Abstract: The present embodiment 10 provides a safety device for use with rodeo type bucking chutes as a means of reducing serious injuries to the participant, (which are common to the sport of bull riding and bronc riding) while preparing to mount livestock during exhibitions and competitions. The device comprises of a pad 42 filled with shock absorbing material 46 and covered with an encasement 42 made of vinyl, leather or other material strong enough to withstand substantial impact by individuals and/or livestock. The embodiment 10 is designed to fit over the top of the chute gate slider frame 18, extending slightly below the attachment area and attached at both ends of the chute frame 18. Attachment is accomplished with the use of nylon straps 30 (or other suitable material) to hold the embodiment 10 in place. Velcro strips 38 may also be used to attach the embodiment 10 to the chute frame 18. The embodiment 10 as shown 10 FIGS.

Abstract: A bracket that conveys repeated lateral forces on a bi-fold door from an overhead channel on a bi-fold door doorjamb through a common peg and roller to the bi-fold doors without damaging the door. The bracket comprises a horizontal edge plate and a broad vertical brace plate meeting orthogonally at a bracket corner. The horizontal edge plate has a vertical tubular post extending upwardly therefrom for receiving the peg and roller. Alternatively, the horizontal edge plate may have a hole no larger than the drilled hole in the door top edge in which the peg may be is received. To align the brace plate hole with the door hole the bracket may include a vertical edge plate orthogonal to both the horizontal edge plate and the vertical brace plate, extending between them. The vertical edge plate then measures the distance from the door side edge to the door hole as the same distance between the bracket vertical edge plate and the bracket peg hole.