Abstract: A squirrel baffle assembly for mounting on a power line. The baffle assembly includes a sleeve member which has a cylindrical shell element. The cylindrical shell has a longitudinally extending opening for its entire length through which the power line may be laterally received into the sleeve. The cylindrical shell includes apertures through which electrical ties are inserted to secure the sleeve to the power line. The baffle member has an inner opening, an outer perimeter and a slot running from the inner opening to the outer perimeter. The power line is laterally received in the inner opening through the slot. Two collar members on the exterior of the sleeve define a groove in which the radial innermost portion of the baffle member is disposed. After positioning the baffle member in the groove between the collar members, the portions of the baffle adjacent the slot are overlapped and the baffle is secured to itself with electrical ties.

Abstract: A method for repairing and reinforcing a torn plastic tote is provided. The edges of the tears are bevelled and the tears are then welded with a plastic material which is of the same type as the material from which the plastic tote is made. A strip of plastic material is formed into a closed loop by welding the ends of the loop together. The loop is placed around the upstanding walls, preferably around the upper edge thereof and the loop is then spot welded to the upstanding walls. In an alternative embodiment, only a loop is placed around the tote and the tears are not welded.