Abstract: There is provided a stuffed toy with a simulated, illuminating heartbeat and a method of making thereof. An individual, or an assistant thereof, is provided with an empty, sewn fabric skin, a simulated heartbeat device, and a supply of stuffing material. The simulated heartbeat device has at least one light source and an optional heart-shaped design on one side. At least one battery holder on the opposite side contains at least one replaceable battery for energizing the light source. The individual, or an assistant therof, removes an insulating tab from the heartbeat device, energizing the light source and producing an illuminated light. After filling the toy with stuffing material, the individual, or an assistant thereof, places the heartbeat device inside the stuffed toy near the skin of the chest area. The individual, of an assistant thereof, then closes the rear opening.

Abstract: A method of making a stuffed toy comprises fabricating a container with an elongated opening; attaching a slide fastener having an auto-locking biasing member to the elongated opening; inserting stuffing into said container through said opening; applying a wedge tool to said biasing member to force said biasing member to a released position; closing the opening, and removing the wedge tool from said slide fastener. A wedge tool having a tapered wedge tip is disclosed for operating the sliding member.

Abstract: A wedge tool for operating a slide fastener having an auto-locking biasing member, the wedge tool having elongated arms and a tapered wedge tip extending from at least one arm toward the opposing arm. The wedge tip releases the slide fastener's auto-locking member at the pull tab hole to permit movement of the slide fastener to close an opening of a stuffed toy animal.

Abstract: An auxiliary rig is used in combination with a primary drilling or workover rig. The primary drilling rig typically includes an elongated upstanding drill tower, a base and a crown block. The auxiliary rig of the present invention includes a racking tower detachably mounted with the upper end of the drill tower to form an extension to the drill tower for receiving interconnected pairs of tubular members to reduce the tripping time of the tubular members into and out of the well. A movable slip and controller therefor of the auxiliary rig are operably guided by the racking tower for releasably supporting the pairs of tubular members.

Abstract: An auxiliary rig is used in combination with a primary drilling or workover rig. The primary drilling rig typically includes an elongated upstanding drill tower, a base and a crown block. The auxiliary rig of the present invention includes a racking tower detachably mounted with the upper end of the drill tower to form an extension to the drill tower for receiving interconnected pairs of tubular members to reduce the tripping time of the tubular members into and out of the well. A movable slip and a controller therefor of the auxiliary rig are operably guided by the racking tower for releasably supporting the pairs of tubular members.

Abstract: A replaceable tubular threaded connector for interconnecting two tubular sections having an elongate tubular body formed having an axial inner bore therethrough, the tubular body having an upper threaded end and a lower threaded end, wherein the tubular body is adapted to be threadedly mounted between adjacent tubular sections.