Abstract: A tie down positioning, load securing extension arm (1.012) including an angle protector gripping head (1.016), a shaft (1.017) and a handle (1.014), wherein the head includes first and second sets of opposed jaws (1.022, 1.014) adapted to grip an angle protector (1.030), the first set of jaws having a first set of engagement elements (4.041, 4.043), the first set of engagement elements being spaced apart transversely to the arm or shaft, wherein the head further includes a tie down guide (4.020, 4.021), which, in use is adapted to facilitate placement of an angle protector and a tie down to secure, for example, a load on a vehicle.

Abstract: A tie down positioning extension arm 1.012 for positioning tie downs 1.032 on a vehicle's load 1.002 includes a protector gripping head 1.018, a shaft 1.017, and a handle 1.014, wherein the head includes a pair of opposed jaws 1.022, 1.024 adapted to grip an angle protector 1.030. The head can include a tie down guide 1.020.

Abstract: A method for the application of a transferable layer from a foil (10) to a substrate (34). The method comprises the steps of applying an adhesive in a pattern to one of the substrate and the foil using a drop on demand deposition head (36); curing the adhesive; and transferring the transferable layer in the pattern from the foil to the substrate. There is also provided an apparatus for the application of a transferable layer from a foil to a substrate.