Abstract: A device fabricated from elastic material and removably attached to a recreational floatation device, such as an inner tube. The device is constructed from sheets that are attached together (by sewing or the like) to form internal chambers. Two of the formed chambers are employed to house ice and beverage containers. Another chamber(s) can be utilized to house small items, such as keys. Openings are positioned in the device to provide access to the chambers. The device is wrapped around a floatation member and secured thereto. Fasteners are utilized to accomplish the securing.

Abstract: A vehicle steering column adjustment and energy absorbing mechanism includes a steering column tube slidably mounted in a support member. A toothed slipper releasably engages with a toothed rack on the tube to lock the steering column relatively to the support member, a cam being provided to provide the locking action. The energy absorbing mechanism is provided by a strap which is rigidly joined to the slipper and is bent over a pin so that, in the event of vehicle crash with the rack and slipper locked together, energy imparted to the steering column causes the outer tube to move to cause the slipper to draw the strap around the pin, thereby to absorb energy.

Abstract: A laning conveyor is provided which may be used as an infeed for a packer. The laning conveyor comprises a central lane guide and a movable lane guide unit including at least two lane guides connected thereto spaced apart a first lane width. The unit is mounted adjacent the central lane guide to form a lane therebetween having the first lane width. The unit is movable to provide the lane with a second lane width. A method of laning articles is also disclosed.