Abstract: A method for capturing images including: providing a consumer with an identification (ID) code contained in a machine readable medium; reading the ID code at a chosen location with a reader; capturing an image of the consumer in response to reading the ID code; transmitting the captured image to web storage; and, delivering a text message to the consumer, the text message comprising: the captured image; and information enabling the consumer to access the captured image in web storage.

Abstract: A dual mode stabilizer for primary use in conjunction with a backhoe loader or in conjunction with a backhoe attachment for a skid steer loader. The dual mode stabilizer includes a pair of base members rigidly fixable on opposite sides of the tractor proximate the backhoe. A stabilizer arm assembly engages the base member. The stabilizer arm assembly is piston actuated and includes an outrigger arm member, a sliding arm member pivotally connected to the outrigger arm member so as to limit movement of the outrigger arm member with respect to the sliding arm member to rotational movement about a first pivot point, a first locking mechanism for preventing rotational movement of the outrigger arm member. Movement of the sliding arm member within the base member is limited to axial movement. A second locking mechanism is provided between the base member and the sliding arm member to prevent axial movement of the sliding arm member within the base member.

Abstract: A dual mode stabilizer for primary use in conjunction with a backhoe loader or in conjunction with a backhoe attachment for a skid steer loader. The dual mode stabilizer includes a pair of base members rigidly fixable on opposite sides of the tractor proximate the backhoe. A stabilizer arm assembly engages the base member. The stabilizer arm assembly is piston actuated and includes an outrigger arm member, a sliding arm member pivotally connected to the outrigger arm member so as to limit movement of the outrigger arm member with respect to the sliding arm member to rotational movement about a first pivot point, a first locking mechanism for preventing rotational movement of the outrigger arm member. Movement of the sliding arm member within the base member is limited to axial movement. A second locking mechanism is provided between the base member and the sliding arm member to prevent axial movement of the sliding arm member within the base member.

Abstract: A dual mode stabilizer [10] for primary use in conjunction with a backhoe loader, such as a rubber-tired backhoe loader or in conjunction with a backhoe attachment for a skid steer loader. The dual mode stabilizer [10] includes a pair of base members [20] rigidly fixed on opposite sides of the tractor [15] proximate the backhoe attachment. A stabilizer arm assembly [30] engages the base member [20]. The stabilizer arm assembly [30] is piston [60] actuated and includes an outrigger arm member [65], a sliding arm member [70] pivotally connected to the outrigger arm member [65] so as to limit movement of the outrigger arm member [65] with respect to the sliding arm member [70] to rotational movement about a first pivot point [75], a first locking mechanism for preventing rotational movement of the outrigger arm member [65]. Movement of the sliding arm member [70] within the base member [20] is limited to axial movement.