Abstract: A bait container for storing live bait such as minnows. The container has walls with a plurality of small openings adapted to allow water to freely flow between the inside and the outside of the container but not allow the bait to escape from the inside of the container. An opening/lid on one side allows selective access to the inside of the container for retrieving the bait. A shock absorbing system helps to stabilize the container and control the turbulence of rough wave action which helps avoid bruising of the bait inside the container. The shock absorbing system includes at least one tether to secure the container to a dock, boat, or other suitable object. The tether includes an extension spring combined with a shock absorbing member, such as a rope or strap. In some embodiments the shock absorbing system includes two tethers combined with the container at different points.

Abstract: An improved de-coupling device for vehicle exhaust systems specifically emergency vehicle exhaust systems. In this application, flexible hoses are normally utilized as a conduit for exhaust fumes. This invention incorporates a tether inside the flexible hose thereby alleviating tension on the flexible hose. The weight of the nozzle elbow and the natural moment that is produced when a fire truck leaves the fire station with the nozzle on offers an ideal application for the snap ring assembly. The tether and the flexible hose are typically straight or near straight and when the fire truck leaves the station, tension is supplied by the cable, and when a sufficient moment is generated, the nozzle breaks free.

Abstract: A plied carpet fiber material is disclosed herein that includes at least one nontextured fiber component plied with at least one additional fiber component to form the plied carpet fiber material, wherein each nontextured fiber component comprises a luster component. Plied carpet fiber materials are also disclosed herein that include: a) at least one nontextured fiber component, wherein each nontextured fiber component comprises a luster component, and b) at least one textured fiber component, wherein each textured fiber component comprises a luster component, wherein the at least one nontextured fiber component and the at least one textured fiber component are plied with one another to produce the plied carpet fiber material.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved de-coupling device for vehicle exhaust systems specifically emergency vehicle exhaust systems. In this application, flexible hoses are normally utilized as a conduit for exhaust fumes. This invention incorporated a tether inside said flexible hose thereby alleviating tension on said flexible hose. The weight of the nozzle elbow and the natural moment that is produced when a fire truck leaves the fire station with the nozzle on offers an ideal application for the snap ring assembly. The tether and the flexible hose are typically straight or near straight and when the fire truck leaves the station, tension is supplied by the cable, and when a sufficient moment is generated, the nozzle breaks free.

Abstract: The present invention is an exhaust removal system designed for buses and semis. The telescoping mast with the capture nozzle allow the user to nestle the capture nozzle over the vehicle exhaust stack by simply rolling the unit into position. This obviates the need for a ladder or crawling around on the vehicle prior to the vehicle being repaired in a garage. Once the unit is in place a swivel joint allows the operator to exhaust to the left or the right. This makes it easier to direct the exhaust outdoors, or to an exhaust header, as the case may be.