Abstract: A chiller reservoir is provided for use in a water cooler or the like for chilling a supply of water, and defines a substantially enclosed volume having a refrigerated outer wall carrying a chiller coil or the like for chilling water contained within the reservoir. An inlet port at a reservoir first end admits water to a central inlet tube for discharge into the reservoir near a reservoir second end. A plurality of spaced-apart baffle plates are mounted within the reservoir and have apertures formed therein to cause the water to flow from the reservoir second end along a direction-changing path back toward an outlet port at the reservoir first end. This direction-changing path directs or guides the water to flow toward and/or against the refrigerated outer wall, or against an ice bank formed thereon, for improved and relatively rapid chilling.

Abstract: A device which is a translucent boat or ship cleat constructed of polyurethane. The cleat is molded as one piece and can be either clear or have color added such as international orange. The cleat has a recess in its base in which a light source can be placed. Lighting such as incandescent, neon or LED may be used. The cleat can be powered from an external source either AC or DC. The cleat can also have solar cells placed in its horns which can store energy in storage cells mounted with the cleat at its base for powering LED during non-sunlight hours. The illuminated cleat makes it easy to locate the mooring for a boat in the dark. It also makes the cleat visible for the safety of persons walking on the mooring structure. The polyurethane construction provides for a lighter, more durable, and less abrasive device fo boat moorings.

Abstract: A device which provides a source of light for a wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle to provide warning of the presence of the vehicle and any person or rider. The device uses a battery power pack which may be rechargeable that mounts around the axle of a wheel of the vehicle. A string of light emitting diodes contained in a clear sealed flexible tube is electrically connected to the power pack. The power pack and tube rotate with the wheel and provide an active light source for others to see such as drivers of automobiles. The device is especially useful on spoke wheels such as bicycles.