Abstract: A conveyor system is provided to limit the vertical fall experienced by a product transported along the conveyor and falling into a collection bin. A sensor in a fixed position relative to the product conveying plane of the conveyor measures product collection height in a collection bin to produce an output signal. A controller dynamically varies the angle between the conveyance plane and the collection bin base plane and the vertical displacement therebetween within a preselected range in order to minimize product damage associated with different fall trajectories from the conveyor into the bin for product. Either the conveyor or the collection bin is pivoted under the command of the controller to accomplish the desired function.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a system is provided for fusing an unfixed toner image to a substrate including a rotatable hot fusing roll and a backup belt assembly. The belt assembly may include a backup belt and a housing structure having a nip forming pressure roll. The backup belt may be wrapped about the housing structure including the nip forming pressure roll. The pressure roll includes a crown shape and the housing structure preferably includes structure for creating a generally uniform tension across the length of the belt in a direction transverse to a process direction.

Abstract: A sports training target system is disclosed. The system includes a target anchor having a support post that includes a slight angle in the forward direction. The system includes a target section having at least one target arm which is rotatably secured to the anchor support post. When a ball is thrown by a pitcher and it strikes the target arm, the target section will partially rotate around the anchor support post. The angle in the support post, together with gravity, will force the taret section back to its original position facing the user.

Abstract: A board game is disclosed which includes a game board having a peripheral playing path divided into several fields. The fields represents opportunities to buy or sell housing or stock, personal expenses to be paid, and salary to be received. The playing path is represented as one calendar year, and the fields are grouped into the four financial quarters of the year, wherein each side of the board represents a financial quarter. The game further includes game pieces representing housing and stock, tokens, dice for determining movement of the tokens along the path, and simulated currency. Also included are returns tables having indexed monetary amounts. The dice randomly selects a monetary amount and this amount is added to the value of an investment, adjusting its value. The game involves players buying and selling stocks and housing, paying personal expenses, rent and taxes, and receiving income. The object being to build the greatest financial worth.