Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening providing access to the interior. A tub can be located within the interior and can at least partially define a liquid chamber. A drum is rotatably mounted within the liquid chamber and at least partially defines a treating chamber. A clothes mover is located within the treating chamber and rotatable about a vertical axis. The clothes mover can include a base and a barrel.

Abstract: The apparatus for monitoring and recording operational characteristics of heavy or medium duty vehicle power steering systems and a method of using same in testing the operation and response of a steering system in a heavy or medium duty truck including school buses. In its most basic form, the apparatus is comprised of a data collection computer means for collecting data input and displaying output data, a steering wheel rotation measuring assembly, a driver side pitman arm angle measuring device, a passenger side wheel turn angle measuring device, and a driver side wheel turn angle measuring device. The apparatus is generally installed on a temporary basis for troubleshooting and analysis, however, the steering wheel rotation measuring assembly may be permanently installed on a vehicle to give the driver an accurate indication of steering wheel turns or an alarm when the wheel has been turned to its maximum value.

Abstract: An endoscopic suturing device comprising an elongate hollow tube, one end of which carries a thread engaging and loop forming member and a thread or needle jaw member. An actuating member at the other end of the tube engages an elongate actuating rod extending through the tube and is coupled to the thread or needle jaw member, whereby axial movement of the actuating member against the biasing action of a spring causes the actuating rod to actuate the thread or needle clamping member. The device is capable of disassembly for easy cleaning and sterilization.