Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a rail joint assembly and relates particularly, although not exclusively, to a play apparatus incorporating said joint assembly and a method for constructing a play apparatus comprising a framework structure of interconnected rail members and a plurality of said joint assemblies. The play apparatus comprises a framework structure including interconnected rail members and a plurality of joint assemblies each arranged to interconnect at least a pair of the rail members to construct the framework structure. Each of the joint assemblies includes a structural hub configured for detachable connection to an end of one of the rail members and a joint housing mounted about the structural hub and including one or more bracket anchorages for securement of one or more panel brackets to which a panel of the play apparatus is removably mounted.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus comprising a spout and a spigot. The spout includes a tubular member. The tubular member includes a first end, a second end, an inside surface and an opening extending transversely through the tubular member between the first and second end thereof. The tubular member defines a cavity capable of receiving a flowable material therein. The spigot is attached to the inside surface of the tubular member. The spigot includes a peripheral wall, a transverse wall and a handle. The peripheral wall includes an outer surface positionable over the opening. The transverse wall is coupled to the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall and the transverse wall cooperating to substantially seal the first end of the tubular member and the opening from the cavity of the tubular member. The handle is associated with at least one of the peripheral wall and the transverse wall.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus comprising a spout and a spigot. The spout includes a tubular member. The tubular member includes a first end, a second end, an inside surface and an opening extending transversely through the tubular member between the first and second end thereof. The tubular member defines a cavity capable of receiving a flowable material therein. The spigot is attached to the inside surface of the tubular member. The spigot includes a peripheral wall, a transverse wall and a handle. The peripheral wall includes an outer surface positionable over the opening. The transverse wall is coupled to the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall and the transverse wall cooperating to substantially seal the first end of the tubular member and the opening from the cavity of the tubular member. The handle is associated with at least one of the peripheral wall and the transverse wall.

Abstract: A controller (101) is configured for the reading of so-called electronic “smart cards” which are configured to operate as a control template. The controller (101) is formed of a housing (102) incorporating a control template receptacle (104) and a viewing area (106). The receptacle (104) includes an access opening (110) through which a smart card (300) is insertable. An upper boundary of the viewing area (106) is defined by a sensor in the form of a substantially transparent pressure sensitive membrane (108). Arranged beneath the membrane (108) is a data reader provided in the form of an arrangement of exposed electrical contacts (107) configured to contact complementary contacts of the smart card (300).

Abstract: A controller (101) configured for the reading of so-called electronic “smart cards” which are configured to operate as a control template, is disclosed. The controller (101) is formed of a housing (102) incorporating a control template receptacle (104) and a viewing area (106). The receptacle (104) includes an access opening (110) through which a smart card (300) is insertable. An upper boundary of the viewing area (106) is defined by sensor means in the form of a substantially transparent pressure sensitive membrane (108). Arranged beneath the membrane (108) is data reading means provided in the form of an arrangement of exposed electrical contacts (107) configured to contact complementary contacts of the smart card (300).