Abstract: An improved, simplified tow bar assembly adapted for towing vehicles. The assembly comprises an adjustable, spring-biased locking member adapted to be engaged on a flat portion or plate of the towed vehicle. Lever means are provided for locking the assembly against a compression spring.

Abstract: Air inflated covers for protecting merchandise, including glass, lumber and other building materials, during transportation on carriers such as open railroad cars and trucks; with means for connecting sections of the covers together and for anchoring the covers to the carrier.

Abstract: A metal pallet which is double faced and reversible comprises parallel spaced faces of spaced planks. The faces are fabricated separately wherein the planks of each face are secured by welding to transverse end and an intermediate stringers. The end stringers comprise male and female members, each of which is welded during fabrication to the opposite faces. Similarly, an intermediate stringer of two female members having offset U-shaped sections, are each welded to the opposite faces. The two faces are welded together by joining the said end male and female members and said intermediate female members.