Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively connecting different types of devices at a customer's premises to an incoming telephone call. A database of usage codes includes caller ID values and prioritization values for each type of device. A determination is made whether the outside line is being accessed by two or more of devices at the same time. If so, the prioritization values of the devices accessing the outside line are compared. The device with a higher prioritization value is then connected to the outside line. The devices can include telephones, modems, and data collection devices such as are used in the utility meter reading industry. A processor makes determinations, and connections to the devices are made via relays actuated by the processor. The apparatus detects, duplicates and uses an initial sequence of signal indicia associated with the incoming call representing a targeted call receiving device.

Abstract: This is a portable loader for cattle, sheep and so forth and is to be pulled behind a truck. It include a loading chute having a ramp and sides and two trailing fence sides, each divided into two or more panel sections. The ramp and each section is provided with wheels so that they can be pulled down the highway with the two side fences parallel and close together. When it is desired to use the portable loader the pulling truck stops and backs up. This backing up causes the two fence sides to extend or bulge outwardly forming a pen. The end sections of each side can flare outwardly to form a chute for driving the cattle through and into the enclosure and these end sections can be folded together to form a closed gate for the enclosure.