Abstract: An improved truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery preferably includes at least one front section, a rear section and a front pan. A front of the rear section is preferably pivotally retained on a rear of the front section. The front pan is attached to a front of the front section. The front section includes a plurality of front lengthwise support members, at least one cross member and two front deck plates. The rear section includes two first rear deck plates, a second rear deck plate, a plurality of rear lengthwise support members and at least two improved air bag retention systems. Each improved air bag retention system includes an air bag, an air bag bracket and a base bracket. The front pan is formed from a single piece of material, which includes a base member, a first side member and a second side member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle.

Abstract: An optically readable data storage medium includes a thin film data carrier fabricated from first and second juxtaposed plastic layers. A microembossed data surface is positioned within an interface zone and includes physically displaced surface elements which encode digital data. An adaptor temporarily receives and supports the thin film data carrier from below and includes a centrally located aperture geometrically compatible with a standard CD player spindle to enable the adaptor to be supported and rotated by the spindle. The adaptor includes a refraction zone having an area and a location underlying the microembossed data surface to enable the light beam from the light source of the CD player to be focussed onto the rotatable data surface. The reflected light beam modulated by the digital data encoded within the microembossed data surface is intercepted and converted to an electrical signal by the CD player optical readout device.

Abstract: An optically readable data storage medium includes a thin film data carrier fabricated from first and second juxtaposed plastic layers. A microembossed data surface is positioned within an interface zone and includes physically displaced surface elements which encode digital data. An adaptor temporarily receives and supports the thin film data carrier from below and includes a centrally located aperture geometrically compatible with a standard CD player spindle to enable the adaptor to be supported and rotated by the spindle. The adaptor includes a refraction zone having an area and a location underlying the microembossed data surface to enable the light beam from the light source of the CD player to be focussed onto the rotatable data surface. The reflected light beam modulated by the digital data encoded within the microembossed data surface is intercepted and converted to an electrical signal by the CD player optical readout device.

Abstract: An aerial lift is described which has a pivotable boom with a load end and a pivot end. The boom is constructed such that, as the pivot end of the boom pivots upwardly, the load end is raised substantially vertically. In one embodiment, the boom is mounted on a telescoping scaffold to provide the boom with a greater reaching range. In another embodiment, the boom itself is provided with telescoping members to extend its vertical reach.

Abstract: An aerial lift is described which has a pivotable boom with a load end and a pivot end. The boom is constructed such that, as the pivot end of the boom pivots upwardly, the load end is raised substantially vertically. In one embodiment, the boom is mounted on a telescoping scaffold to provide the boom with a greater reaching range. In another embodiment, the boom itself is provided with telescoping members to extend its vertical reach.

Abstract: An igniter for flaring natural gas at the surface of the ground in spaced relation to an oil and/or gas well bore drilling operation wherein excessive gas pressure is encountered during the drilling operation, and comprising a relatively long pipe extending from the well head to a position somewhat remote therefrom for directing excess natural gas away from the well head, a spark plug assembly disposed at the outer end of the pipe and including constantly arcing spark plugs for flaring of the escaping gas and the open end of the pipe, and an annular passageway in the proximity of the spark plugs for providing an adequate supply of oxygen for facilitating the burning of the gas.

Abstract: A workpiece lift including a pivotable boom with a pivot end that moves horizontally as the load end of the boom is raised and lowered, allowing the load end to move along a substantially vertical line. In a preferred embodiment the load end of the boom terminates in a workpiece arm which supports a workpiece and which extends downwardly from the load end of the boom so that the workpiece may be lifted upwardly and outwardly in an arc.

Abstract: An elevating device is described having one or more pairs of crossed scissors members, each member having at least two telescoping sections. The scissors members are mounted for pivotal movement with respect to each other, and means are included for interconnecting opposed scissors members for effecting extension of the telescoping sections in response to the pivoting of the scissors members.

Abstract: An adjustable scaffold having a platform supported from a base by at least two sets of scissors connectors, and a lifting means for adjusting the platform between stored and elevated positions. The lifting means is pivotally attached between, rather than within, the sets of scissors connectors.

Abstract: An aerial lift including a pivotable boom with a pivot end that moves horizontally as the load end of the boom is raised and lowered, allowing the load end to move along a substantially vertical line. The boom is mounted on a vertically adjustable, substantially horizontal mounting table which cooperates with the boom to provide a lift with a greater reaching range.