Abstract: A support apparatus for use with an appliance, the apparatus having a substantially rigid support member adapted to be engaged by a human being for access to the appliance; an assembly mounting the support member on the appliance for movement through a range of positions between a primary position and a secondary position elevated from the primary position; and a mechanism for moving the support member between the primary position and the secondary position to move the human being engaged therewith between the primary position and the secondary position.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a work object into a selected position, the apparatus having a frame; a container mounted on the frame for receiving a work object in supported relation; and at least one leg member assembly borne by the frame for movement between a transporting position, in which the work object can be moved into a secondary position adjacent to the selected position, and a retracted position, in which the work object can be moved into the selected position.

Abstract: A rotational molding apparatus that utilizes stationary temperature sensors, e.g., infra-red thermometry (IRT) sensors, for continuously monitoring the temperature of the molds during rotation.

Abstract: A rotational moulding apparatus includes a device (5) disposed inside the mould for measuring temperature. A processor (6) forming part of a feedback tool (7) enables real time monitoring and control of the moulding process. Identifiable points on the temperature time moulding characteristic are employed to control the operation of the apparatus to optimise the properties of the mouldings obtained.