Abstract: An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle including a first central core defining a first longitudinal axis coaxial with the first central core and a first periphery disposed about the first central core. The first elongated swim noodle further comprises alternating nodes and alcoves disposed about an entirety of the first periphery. The first nodes diverge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first alcoves converge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first nodes and the first alcoves are arranged to mate by resistance fit with the second elongated swim noodle.

Abstract: A device for connection to at least one swim noodle having an alcove defined by side walls. The device includes a body member having an elongated base portion and a generally conical shaped engagement portion connected to and extending generally perpendicularly outwardly from the base portion. A barb extends generally helically about the engagement portion for substantially the length of the engagement portion, and the base defining at least one coupling profile.

Abstract: An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle including a first central core defining a first longitudinal axis coaxial with the first central core and a first periphery disposed about the first central core. The first elongated swim noodle further comprises alternating nodes and alcoves disposed about an entirety of the first periphery. The first nodes diverge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first alcoves converge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first nodes and the first alcoves are arranged to mate by resistance fit with the second elongated swim noodle.

Abstract: An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle with a central core and at least one node, diverging outwardly from the central core, and at least one alcove, converging outwardly from the central core, wherein the node and alcove are arranged to mate by resistance fit with a second interlocking swim noodle.

Abstract: A device for connection to at least one swim noodle having an alcove defined by side walls. The device includes a body member having an elongated base portion and a generally conical shaped engagement portion connected to and extending generally perpendicularly outwardly from the base portion. A barb extends generally helically about the engagement portion for substantially the length of the engagement portion, and the base defining at least one coupling profile.

Abstract: An ink sticker stamp unit to be affixed to a bottom of a shoe for reproducing an imprint of a design while walking comprising a bottom stencil layer, a stencil with one or more cutouts to reproduce the design; an ink applicator layer disposed above the stencil layer for retaining and supplying ink through the stencil cutouts when walking; securing means for securing the bottom stencil layer and the ink applicator together, and affixing means for removably affixing the ink applicator layer to a bottom of the shoe.

Abstract: The system includes a first module having a paint mixing and storage tank at a list location remote from any paint application point of use. The first module includes a remote pump for delivering paint at a first pressure from the tank to a local atmospheric pressure receptacle disposed at a second location in general proximity with paint application points of use. Excess paint delivered to the local receptacle is returned to the tank at the remote location. A secondary module includes a local pump to draw paint from the local receptacle for discharge into a main paint supply header at a third pressure. At least one separate and independent branch paint supply line is taken from the header for each spray booth, or groups of spray booths if located physically in close proximity to one another. Each of the branch lines is returned separately and independently through a back pressure control valve to the local atmospheric pressure receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for recirculating a waterbased paint in a vehicle painting assembly line includes paint totes located substantially adjacent a circulating tank near the point of application of the paint, thus reducing line length and the cost of replacing the paint in the line. This feature is enabled because waterbased paints, unlike solvent-based paints, are not subject to the same volume location restrictions. By maintaining a supply of paint to a low volume tank within narrow limits, a high volume application requirement can be met. A single line recirculating system is also disclosed for use with either type of paint. A number of features of a working paint system are also disclosed, including orbital welding of the stainless steel tubing, passivation of the line, use of DI water for passivation and flushing of the system, low point drains for the system, limited surge, and the use of smooth bore components and transitions to avoid paint sedimentation and buildup.

Abstract: A method for recirculating a waterbased paint in a vehicle painting assembly line includes paint totes located substantially adjacent a circulating tank near the point of application of the paint, thus reducing line length and the cost of replacing the paint in the line. This feature is enabled because waterbased paints, unlike solvent-based paints, are not subject to the same volume location restrictions. By maintaining a supply of paint to a low volume tank within narrow limits, a high volume application requirement can be met. A single line recirculating system is also disclosed for use with either type of paint. A number of features of a working paint system are also disclosed, including orbital welding of the stainless steel tubing, passivation of the line, use of DI water for passivation and flushing of the system, low point drains for the system, limited surge, and the use of smooth bends and transitions to avoid paint sedimentation and buildup.