Abstract: A simplified method of cooking salmon uses boiling water as it cools to cook the fish, includes the following steps: providing a frozen fillet of fish in a sealed bag; placing the bag in a container holding boiling water and simultaneously or immediately thereafter removing heat or an energy source; retaining the bag in the water for a period of time; removing the bag from the water; delaying removal of the fish from the bag for an additional period of time; then removing the fish from the bag for consumption. A kit includes the frozen fish fillet in the bag along with instructions to follow the method of cooking.

Abstract: A series of vertically overlapping pockets is sewn onto an attachment panel which is sufficiently wide to be sewn into the trouser leg at the inseam and outseam. It is long enough to be seamed into the waistband at the top. When the attachment panel is sewn into the fabric of the trousers, the series of overlapping pockets is positioned at the knee. A foam kneepad is inserted into a selected pocket. Each pocket has a top closure such as a hook-and-loop fastener to hold the kneepad in place and close the top of the pocket. Using different pockets selectively positions the kneepads so that they protect both the knee and the adjacent shin.

Abstract: A series of vertically overlapping pockets is attached to the fabric of the trousers adjacent the knee. The open ends of pairs of pockets face each other and a foam or other resilient kneepad is partially inserted through the open ends into a selected pair of facing pockets. Using different pairs of facing pockets selectively positions the kneepads on the trousers at selected vertical locations. The panels forming the pockets may be positioned on the inside or on the outside of the trousers adjacent the knee, and may be preassembled to form a separate structure for attachment to the trousers.

Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a seat body having a seat back and a seat portion. The seat portion has a first base and a second base movably mounted to the first base. The child seat further includes a seat adjusting mechanism for adjusting the length of the seat to customize to differently sized children. In addition, the child seat includes a recline mechanism connected to the first and second bases to selectively tilt the seat body. The child seat can also include two adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest, and an adjustable shoulder belt clip.

Abstract: A seat belt position adjusting arrangement for a seat having a backrest has a mounting bracket adapted to fixedly secured to an upper portion of the backrest, and a belt receiving member which is adapted to threadedly receive a shoulder belt of a vehicle seat belt. The belt receiving member is operatively connected to the mounting bracket, selectively slidable along the mounting bracket and locatable in a selected position on the mounting bracket.

Abstract: Pants which include at least one pant leg and a pocket in the area of the knee. Within each pocket is to be located a cushioning pad. The cushioning pad is to be inserted through an access opening which has a length smaller than the width of the knee pocket which tends to prevent accidental dislodgment of the pad from the knee pocket. A securement device is to be connectable between the pad and the pant leg of the work pant. The knee pocket may be covered by a covering sheet to hopefully prevent the forming of wear holes within the knee area of the work pant.

Abstract: A tandem stroller has a stroller frame, a forward carriage portion attached to the frame and adapted to carry a first child, and a rearwardly facing seat attached to the frame and adapted to permit a second child to sit behind the forward carriage portion, with the second child facing in a rearward direction. The tandem stroller also includes a flexible seat back for the rearwardly facing seat, a pivotable standing platform, a gripping bar for the second child to grasp while standing on the standing platform, a removable tote, and a brake mechanism for the rear wheels. The forward carriage portion of the tandem stroller further includes a pivotable seat back that pivots between a first position and a second, substantially upright position to provide head clearance for the second child seated behind the forward carriage portion. The stroller also includes a brake mechanism having a safety feature. The brake mechanism can be applied to any stroller.

Abstract: A combination play pen, bassinet and changing table includes a bassinet assembly removably supported on the upper frame assembly of the play pen. The bassinet assembly includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies, each consisting of a pair of J-tube assemblies joined by a cross tube. The J-tube assemblies include outer ends adapted to overly the upper frame. Bassinet side panels and end panels extend upwardly from the floor panel to form a coffer-like enclosure. An adapter supports the J end of the bassinet tube that overlies a collapsible joint assembly at the midpoint of one upper rail assembly. A changing table assembly includes a tubular frame comprised of paired side tubes and end tubes joined in a rectangular configuration. Two vertices of the changing table frame are adjacent to the adapters of the bassinet assembly. A keyed elbow connector at each vertex includes a T-shaped key received in a key slot of an adapter in supporting fashion.

Abstract: A combination play pen, bassinet and changing table includes a bassinet assembly removably supported on the upper frame assembly of the play pen. The bassinet assembly includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies, each consisting of a pair of J-tube assemblies joined by a cross tube. The J-tube assemblies include outer ends adapted to overly the upper frame. Bassinet side panels and end panels extend upwardly from the floor panel to form a coffer-like enclosure. An adapter supports the J end of the bassinet tube that overlies a collapsible joint assembly at the midpoint of one upper rail assembly. A changing table assembly includes a tubular frame comprised of paired side tubes and end tubes joined in a rectangular configuration. Two vertices of the changing table frame are adjacent to the adapters of the bassinet assembly. A keyed elbow connector at each vertex includes a T-shaped key received in a key slot of an adapter in supporting fashion.

Abstract: A combination play pen, bassinet and changing table includes a bassinet assembly removably supported on the upper frame assembly of the play pen. The bassinet assembly includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies, each consisting of a pair of J-tube assemblies joined by a cross tube. The J-tube assemblies include outer ends adapted to overly the upper frame. Bassinet side panels and end panels extend upwardly from the floor panel to form a coffer-like enclosure. An adapter supports the J end of the bassinet tube that overlies a collapsible joint assembly at the midpoint of one upper rail assembly. A changing table assembly includes a tubular frame comprised of paired side tubes and end tubes joined in a rectangular configuration. Two vertices of the changing table frame are adjacent to the adapters of the bassinet assembly. A keyed elbow connector at each vertex includes a T-shaped key received in a key slot of an adapter in supporting fashion.

Abstract: A support and attachment mechanism for a dock leveler lift bag. The dock leveler includes a supporting structure which is mounted in a pit in a loading dock and the rear end of a ramp is pivoted to the supporting structure so that the ramp is movable between a horizontal position and an upwardly inclined position. A bag support member is pivoted to the supporting structure and is located in the pit beneath the ramp. An inflatable bag assembly is located adjacent the rear end of the ramp and is positioned between the underside of the ramp and the bag support member. By inflating the bag assembly, the ramp can be pivoted from the horizontal to the upwardly inclined position. The bag assembly includes a rearwardly extending tether which is secured to the supporting structure and prevents the bag assembly from squeezing forwardly as the bag assembly is inflated.

Abstract: An edge-of-dock leveler incorporating an inflatable lift bag. The leveler includes a frame mounted on the front face of the dock and the rear edge of a deck plate is hinged to the frame, while a lip is hinged to the forward edge of the deck plate. In the storage position, the deck plate is generally horizontal while the lip hangs downwardly in a pendant position. The frame includes a fixed pressure member and a movable pressure member is hinged to an edge of the fixed pressure member. A link interconnects the movable pressure member with the deck plate. An inflatable, flexible bag is located between the pressure members and by inflating the bag, the deck plate is pivoted from the horizontal position to the substantially vertical position. By deflating the bag, the deck plate will descend by gravity and the forward edge of the lip will move in a generally curved path into engagement with the bed of a truck parked in front of the loading dock.

Abstract: A support and attachment mechanism for a dock leveler lift bag. The dock leveler includes a supporting structure which is mounted in a pit in a loading dock and the rear end of a ramp is pivoted to the supporting structure so that the ramp is movable between a horizontal position and an upwardly inclined position. A bag support member is pivoted to the supporting structure and is located in the pit beneath the ramp. An inflatable bag assembly is located adjacent the rear end of the ramp and is positioned between the underside of the ramp and the bag support member. By inflating the bag assembly, the ramp can be pivoted from the horizontal to the upwardly inclined position. The bag assembly includes a rearwardly extending tether which is secured to the supporting structure and prevents the bag assembly from squeezing forwardly as the bag assembly is inflated.

Abstract: An edge-of-dock leveler incorporating an inflatable lift bag. The leveler includes a frame mounted on the front face of the dock and the rear edge of a deck plate is hinged to the frame, while a lip is hinged to the forward edge of the deck plate. In the storage position, the deck plate is generally horizontal while the lip hangs downwardly in a pendant position. The frame includes a fixed pressure member and a movable pressure member is hinged to an edge of the fixed pressure member. A link interconnects the movable pressure member with the deck plate. An inflatable, flexible bag is located between the pressure members and by inflating the bag, the deck plate is pivoted from the horizontal position to the substantially vertical position. By deflating the bag, the deck plate will descend by gravity and the forward edge of the lip will move in a generally curved path into engagement with the bed of a truck parked in front of the loading dock.

Abstract: An inflatable bag assembly for a dock leveler including a stack of superimposed bags which are joined together along contiguous surfaces. The interiors of the bags are connected to a suitable source of low pressure gas such as air. The stack of superimposed bags is positioned between a supporting surface on a loading dock and a ramp which is hinged to the dock and is movable between a horizontal position and an upwardly inclined position. By supplying air to the bag assembly, the bag assembly is inflated thereby moving the ramp from the horizontal to the upwardly inclined position.

Abstract: A self-centering impact hand tool 10 has a forward tool member 14 with an elongated forward tool body 15 extending from a tool tip 17 to an anvil surface 19 at a rear end 18. The hand impact tool 10 has a plunger member 40 with an elongated forward end 44 having an anvil surface 46 for engaging the anvil surface 19. An elongated coil spring 60 has reduced diameter spring ends 64 and 66 mounted in corresponding spring latching grooves 22 and 54, respectively. Each of the members 14 and 40 have finger gripping sections 21 and 52 that are formed with a series of annular grooves 80 forming finger rings 82 for enabling the user to easily grip and hold the tool member 14 during the operation of the tool and the expansion of the coil spring prior to the release of the plunger member 40. Upon release of the plunger member, the anvil surface 46 of the forward end 44 is driven into a rear section 36 of a driving piston 33 to drive a brad, or nail or center punch rapidly and forcefully into a work surface 12.

Abstract: An combination center punch and prick punch impact hand tool 10 has a center punch member 14 with an elongated center punch body 16 extending from a tool tip 20 to an anvil surface 24 at a rear end 22. The hand impact tool 10 has a prick punch member 40 with an elongated forward end 44 having an anvil surface 46 for engaging the anvil surface 24. An elongated coil spring 60 has reduced diameter spring ends 64 and 66 mounted in corresponding spring latching grooves 28 and 54, respectively. Each of the members 14 and 40 have finger gripping sections 26 and 52 that are formed with a series of annular grooves 80 forming finger rings 82 for enabling the user to easily grip and hold the tool member 14 during the operation of the tool and the expansion of the coil spring prior to the release of the prick punch member 40. Upon release of the prick punch member, the anvil surface 46 of the forward end 44 is driven into the anvil surface 24 with a very sharp impact.

Abstract: A impact hand stamping tool 10 has an imprint member 14 with an elongated hand stamp element 16 slidably mounted in a supporting sleeve element 18. The hand stamp element extends from an anvil end 50 to an imprint end 46 having a symbol face 48. The hand impact tool 10 has a plunger member 70 with an elongated forward end 74 having an anvil surface 76 for engaging the anvil surface 52. An elongated coil spring 90 has reduced diameter spring ends 94 and 96 mounted in corresponding spring latching grooves 26 and 84, respectively. Each of the members 14 and 70 have finger gripping sections 26 and 84 that are formed with a series of annular grooves 100 forming finger rings 102 for enabling the user to easily grip and hold the tool member 14 during the operation of the tool and the expansion of the coil spring prior to the release of the plunger member 70.

Abstract: An automatic wheel chocking apparatus for restraining movement of a vehicle away from a loading dock during a loading operation. The apparatus comprises an elongated trough formed in the driveway that extends outwardly from the front face of the loading dock and a wheel chock is mounted in the trough for movement between a storage position, where the wheel chock is located beneath the level of a driveway, and an operative position where the chock extends upwardly above the driveway and is disposed to engage a wheel of a vehicle. The wheel chock is moved between the storage and operative positions by a drive mechanism that is located within the trough and includes a lead screw. A nut is threaded on the lead screw and is connected to the wheel chock via a rigid link. Rotation of the lead screw will move the chock between the storage and operative positions.