Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a rigid frame assembly, a selectively rotatable seat assembly coupled to the rigid frame assembly through a vertical beam, a selectively movable actuator arm assembly coupled to the rigid frame assembly by a plurality of cylindrical members, a back pad assembly coupled to the frame assembly through a plurality of beams, and a high tension cable coupled to the actuator assembly for positioning the actuator arm assembly at a predetermined height. The actuator arm assembly is further coupled to the selectively movable seat assembly, where a movement of the seat assembly in a first direction causes the actuator arm assembly to rotate in a second direction.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a rigid frame assembly, a selectively rotatable seat assembly coupled to the rigid frame assembly, a pair of selectively movable actuator arm assemblies coupled to the selectively movable seat assembly by a plurality of vertical beams, a back pad assembly coupled to the plurality of vertical beams, and a high tension cable coupled to the pair of selectively movable actuator assemblies. The selectively movable actuator arm assemblies are further coupled to the selectively movable seat assembly, where a movement of the selectively movable actuator arm assemblies in a first direction causes the seat assembly to rotate in a second direction.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus 10 comprising a seat assembly 22 coupled to a base frame assembly 11, a first vertical member 54, a plurality of vertical frame members 68, 69 coupled to base frame assembly 11, a back pad assembly 77 coupled to plurality of vertical frame members 68, 69, a horizontal frame member 76, and a plurality of substantially identical actuator arm assemblies (110, 111) which are coupled to horizontal frame member 76 the plurality of vertical frame members. Particularly, seat assembly 22 rotates arm assemblies 110, 111 in a first direction about a first axis upon a user rotating seat assembly 22 in a second direction about a second axis, and a user would utilize the exercise apparatus 10 by pulling on arm assemblies 110, 111 in a third direction which applies a force on seat assembly 22 and causes seat assembly 22 to rotate in a fourth direction about a second axis, thereby affording a user a substantially safe exercise that is conducted in both a compression and a tensile mode of motion.

Abstract: A cargo box of a truck, such as a pickup truck, may include a horizontal bed having a front, a rear, a first side and a second side, with a transverse oriented front wall extending vertically upward from the front of the bed and having a front top rail located a first height above the bed, a first rear pillar extending upward from the bed adjacent to the rear and the first side of the bed, and a second rear pillar extending upward from the bed adjacent to the rear and the second side of the bed. The cargo box may also include a first side wall, extending between the front wall and the first rear pillar, having a first lower portion fixed to the first side of the bed, and a first fold-out fender located above the first lower portion and pivotable about a first generally horizontal axis between a substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal open position.

Abstract: A material applicator assembly 10 which includes a rotor member 12 having a plurality of dispenser apertures 20 and a deformable material application ring 23 around the outer periphery of the rotor member 12. The assembly 10 being rotatably coupled to a centrally mounted tubular member 40. Member 40 having at least one aperture through which an adhesive material 45 is forced into each of the plurality of apertures 20 as the rotor member 12 is rotated about member 40, thereby injecting the adhesive material 45 into the application ring 23 to deposit the adhesive material 45 upon components 60 having varying cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract: A material applicator assembly 10 which includes a rotor member 12 having a plurality of dispenser apertures 20 and a deformable material application ring 23 around the outer periphery of the rotor member 12. The assembly 10 being rotatably coupled to a centrally mounted tubular member 40. Member 40 having at least one aperture through which an adhesive material 45 is forced into each of the plurality of apertures 20 as the rotor member 12 is rotated about member 40, thereby injecting the adhesive material 45 into the application ring 23 to deposit the adhesive material 45 upon components 60 having varying cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract: A vehicle bed assembly 10 has a floor pan 18, a front wall 20, and substantially identical side walls 14, 16. The front wall 20 and the side walls 14, 16 are coupled to the floor pan 18. The vehicle bed assembly 10 further includes a rear wall 22 which is deployed upon a tailgate 21 which is selectively coupled to the floor pan 18, and a pair of substantially identical top rail members 100 which overlay and receive a unique one of the side walls 14, 16 and a bracket 210 which overlays and receives the front wall 20 and which is coupled to the top rail member 100 by a pair of end cap members 122. Particularly, the end cap members 122 and the top rail members 100 cooperatively provide a direct load path from any location on each of the side walls 14, 16 to the bracket 210 which may be coupled to a portion of the vehicle 12, thereby reducing the likelihood of damage to the sidewalls 14, 16 and the front wall 20.

Abstract: A vehicle bed assembly including a frontwall, a pair of sidewalls, a backwall, and a bed portion. The walls and the bed portion include stiffening ribs that cooperatively allow the bed assembly to be easily cleaned and allow the bed assembly to be formed from relatively lightweight material. The vehicle bed assembly further includes side mounting assemblies which allow the assembly to be secured to the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A tailgate assembly having an inner panel and an outer panel which is selectively coupled to the inner panel. The tailgate assembly further includes at least one stiffening member which is selectively and operatively contained between the panels and which increases the strength and durability of the tailgate assembly.

Abstract: A vehicular bed assembly 12 and a method 100 for making the vehicular bed assembly 12 by a process which requires the use of a roll 103 of material 104. Particularly, material 104 from the roll 103 is continually fed through a stamping or mold assembly 110 which forms raised stiffening beads on the material 104. The material 104 is then continually fed through a cutter 118 in which the received material is 103 selectively cut, thereby forming panels or segments, such as and without limitation segment or panel 120, which are used to form the walls 14, 16, 20, 22 and which are further used to form the floor pan 18. In this manner, the methodology 100 allows for a variety of dissimilarly sized bed assemblies 12 to be easily and efficiently produced.

Abstract: A bumper and front rail assembly includes first and second front rails with a steel cross-member extending therebetween. The steel cross-member has a substantially U-shaped cross-section. A steel forward member is secured to the cross-member and spans the length thereof. The forward member is configured to act as a spring for elastic deformation against the cross-member in a low energy impact. First and second steel crush cans are disposed in the cross-member adjacent the first and second front rails, respectively. The crush cans are configured for improved energy management.

Abstract: A bumper and front rail assembly includes first and second front rails with a steel cross-member extending therebetween. The steel cross-member has a substantially U-shaped cross-section. A steel forward member is secured to the cross-member and spans the length thereof. The forward member is configured to act as a spring for elastic deformation against the cross-member in a low energy impact. First and second steel crush cans are disposed in the cross-member adjacent the first and second front rails, respectively. The crush cans are configured for improved energy management and can be used with or without the energy absorbing bumper system described.

Abstract: A latch for the tailgate of a pickup truck is provided which employs a conical striker mechanism engaging a resiliently biased jaw, contact surfaces of the jaw and striker being arranged to cause further locking engagement upon attempted withdrawal of the striker from engagement with the jaw in the locked condition, the striker and jaw being arranged in the vehicle body to be self-adjustingly positionable at assembly and utilize a minimal number of separate parts to perform these functions.

Abstract: A method for treating cup-shaped workpieces in which the workpieces are positioned within a shape-conforming chamber formed with an outlet port in the base thereof and a conforming nozzle is positioned within the interior of the workpiece in close clearance-spaced relationship. The nozzle is provided with an axial port for discharging a high-pressure treating fluid against the central portion of the interior bottom surface of the workpiece, causing a high-speed radial outward flow therealong and thence axially outwardly along the interior wall surfaces of the workpiece. Upon reaching the open end of the workpiece, the direction of flow is reversed and is directed axially along the exterior wall surface of the workpiece, and upon passing the bottom edge thereof, the fluid is deflected in impinging relationship against the outer bottom surface, whereafter it is discharged through the outlet port and is recovered for reuse.

Abstract: Apparatus for treating cup-shaped workpieces in which the workpieces are positioned within a shape-conforming chamber formed with an outlet port in the base thereof and a conforming nozzle is positioned within the interior of the workpiece in close clearance-spaced relationship. The nozzle is provided with an axial port for discharging a high-pressure treating fluid against the central portion of the interior bottom surface of the workpiece, causing a high-speed radial outward flow therealong and thence axially outwardly along the interior wall surfaces of the workpiece. Upon reaching the open end of the workpiece, the direction of flow is reversed and is directed axially along the exterior wall surface of the workpiece, and upon passing the bottom edge thereof, the fluid is deflected in impinging relationship against the outer bottom surface, whereafter it is discharged through the outlet port and is recovered for reuse.

Abstract: A tailgate assembly having an inner panel and an outer panel which is selectively coupled to the inner panel. The tailgate assembly further includes at least one stiffening member which is selectively and operatively contained between the panels and which increases the strength and durability of the tailgate assembly.