Abstract: A recycling apparatus with two methods of recycling items. The apparatus is preferably configured as a kiosk placed within a location such as a store, market or gas station or external to a location. The kiosk has an enclosure including a receiving opening with a lockable door. In the first configuration, bottles or cans are secured onto a recycling strip, which is then inserted through the receiving opening and attached onto a securing means within the enclosure. In the second configuration, a recycling strip is not utilized and the bottles or cans are inserted through the receiving opening, placed on a support platform and then processed into recyclable material. Operating controls or a wireless interface allows control of the operation of the apparatus. Once the bottles or cans are processed, the remaining recyclable material is then removed from the enclosure for transportation to a recycling facility.

Abstract: A can retaining apparatus and advertising platform comprising a strip with an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter edge. The strip is preferably rectangular shaped and can be made of various materials including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PET G), plastic, metal, wood, rubber, fabric, vinyl, cardboard or a composite. Located on the strip is at least one, and preferably multiple retaining members, configured as an arrow structure within an oval opening, and onto which a can is secured and captively held. Also, on the strip is at least one, and preferably multiple, advertising sections. Each advertising section is configured to display product or promotional information from a company or organization. The advertising sections are either printed on, or are a substrate attached by attachment means, such as adhesive. A scannable image on the strip allows information to be stored and transferred to a person using the apparatus and platform.

Abstract: A can retaining apparatus and advertising platform comprising a strip with an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter edge. The strip is preferably rectangular shaped and can be made of various materials including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PET G), plastic, metal, wood, rubber, fabric, vinyl, cardboard or a composite. Located on the strip is at least one, and preferably multiple retaining members, configured as an arrow structure within an oval opening, and onto which a can is secured and captively held. Also, on the strip is at least one, and preferably multiple, advertising sections. Each advertising section is configured to display product or promotional information from a company or organization. The advertising sections are either printed on, or are a substrate attached by attachment means, such as adhesive. A scannable image on the strip allows information to be stored and transferred to a person using the apparatus and platform.

Abstract: A plastic bottle retaining apparatus and advertising platform (BRAAP) that is used to captively hold at least one, and preferably multiple, plastic beverage bottles and includes advertising or promotional indicia printed thereon. The BRAAP has a structure which is a strip, or a panel. The strip and panel can be resilient and disposable, and each have at least one, and typically multiple, openings that are each dimensioned to allow a bottle's neck to be inserted and maintained within, or removed from, the opening. When a bottle is inserted into an opening, the BRAAP with the retained bottle, can be packaged, stored, transported or displayed. When a bottle is pulled from an opening, the bottle neck is released, thereby allowing the bottle to be removed from the BRAAP. The advertising or promotional indicia includes a company name, a coupon, a sport team name, event information, commercial offers, entertainment information, or social media information.

Abstract: A beverage container interlocking carrier (BCIC) utilizing a container member that is preferably made of plastic, on which beverage containers are placed. The container member is folded upward following contours of the beverage containers. The beverage containers are secured within the BCIC by inserting each beverage neck, with or without a cap, into one of a plurality of container orifices on the container member. After the BCIC is used to package, transport and/or store beverage containers, the container member can be unfolded and the empty beverage containers removed and inserted into and maintained within the orifices prior to recycling. A grasping member allows a folded or unfolded container member to be carried by hand. Or, at least one strap that secures side edges of the BCIC together can be used as a grasping member. Indicia is placed on the container member and is visible on a folded or unfolded BCIC.

Abstract: A plastic bottle retaining apparatus and advertising platform (BRAAP) that is used to captively hold at least one, and preferably multiple, plastic beverage bottles and includes advertising or promotional indicia printed thereon. The BRAAP has a structure which is a strip, or a panel. The strip and panel can be resilient and disposable, and each have at least one, and typically multiple, openings that are each dimensioned to allow a bottle's neck to be inserted and maintained within, or removed from, the opening. When a bottle is inserted into an opening, the BRAAP with the retained bottle, can be packaged, stored, transported or displayed. When a bottle is pulled from an opening, the bottle neck is released, thereby allowing the bottle to be removed from the BRAAP. The advertising or promotional indicia includes a company name, a coupon, a sport team name, event information, commercial offers, entertainment information, or social media information.

Abstract: A plastic bottle storage apparatus for a garage door (PBSA) that is used in combination with an empty plastic bottle panel or strip which maintains empty plastic bottles prior to recycling. The PBSA has an upper section with an upper horizontal member, and a lower section with a lower horizontal member. An empty plastic bottle panel or strip with empty plastic bottles attached is secured to a hook clip or peg on the upper opening on the panel's or strip's upper end, and to a hook, clip or peg on an upper end of the opening on the panel's or strip's lower end. Once panels or strips with empty bottles are secured, the panels or strips with bottles can be maintained on the garage door indefinitely. The PBSA is able to compensates for the variations in length that occur as a sectional garage door opens and closes.

Abstract: An empty plastic bottle recycling apparatus and advertising platform (BRAAP) that is used to captively hold at least one, and preferably multiple, plastic beverage bottles and includes advertising or promotional indicia printed thereon. The BRAAP has a structure which is a strip, or an strip. The panel and strip can be resilient and disposable, and each have at least one, and typically multiple, openings that are each dimensioned to allow a bottle's neck to be inserted and maintained within, or removed from, the opening. When a bottle is inserted into an opening, the BRAAP with the retained bottle, can be stored or transported. When a bottle is pulled from an opening, the bottle neck is released, thereby allowing the bottle to be removed from the BRAAP. The advertising or promotional indicia includes a company name, a coupon, a sport team name, event information, commercial offers, entertainment information, or social media information.

Abstract: A hydraulic rescue tool (10) with a quick-change head (26) that incorporates a cylinder (20) having a piston rod (22) and a forward end structure (24). The forward end structure (24) has a separable head and a cylinder attaching bifurcated yoke (28). A pair of yoke quick release pins (48) jointly engage the head (26) and the bifurcated yoke (28) thus, creating an attachment therebetween. A pair of cutting blades (50) are connected to the head (26), and links (54) connect to the piston rod on a first end and to the cutting blades (50) on a second end, thereby forcing the cutting blades from an open position to a closed position by movement of the piston rod (22). A pair of link quick release pins (60) engage the links (54), creating an attachment therebetween, permitting the links to be released by manually disengaging the quick release pins, thereby allowing the head, including the cutting blades, to be rapidly removed or repaired.

Abstract: A hydraulic rescue tool (10) with a quick-change head (26) that incorporates a cylinder (20) having a piston rod (22) and a forward end structure (24). The forward end structure (24) has a separable head and a cylinder attaching bifurcated yoke (28). A pair of yoke quick release pins (48) jointly engage the head (26) and the bifurcated yoke (28) thus, creating an attachment therebetween. A pair of cutting blades (50) are connected to the head (26), and links (54) connect to the piston rod on a first end and to the cutting blades (50) on a second end, thereby forcing the cutting blades from an open position to a closed position by movement of the piston rod (22). A pair of link quick release pins (60) engage the links (54), creating an attachment therebetween, permitting the links to be released by manually disengaging the quick release pins, thereby allowing the head, including the cutting blades, to be rapidly removed or repaired.

Abstract: A hydraulic rescue tool (10) is comprised of a hydraulic thrust apparatus (20) consisting of a hydraulic cylinder body (24) having slots (28) within a hollow end and interlocking ears (36) protruding from the slots. A gland (38) is interfaced between the ears, with the gland and ears connected to the cylinder hollow end with threaded fasteners (98). A connecting link (50) is attached to each interlocking ear and a quick disconnect implement unit (22) is attached to each link and to a piston rod (30) within the cylinder body (24). Six dissimilar embodiments of implement units, each having quick disconnect capabilities and different vehicle structure separating utility are attached to the hydraulic thrust apparatus (20).

Abstract: A hydraulic rescue tool (20) that utilizes a hydraulic cylinder (22) having a piston rod (24) that is movably disposed within the housing of the cylinder to provide linear driving means for the rescue tool. A cylinder yoke (32) is rotatably attached to the hydraulic cylinder housing and includes a front handle bar (34) for manipulating the tool. Rotation of the cylinder yoke (32) relative to the cylinder (22) prevents injury to an operator in the event that the tool binds and torques. An implement unit (50), which is either a cutter (54) or a spreader (74), is detachably disposed onto the piston rod (24). Pivotal links (36) connect the unit (50) to the cylinder yoke (32), with the unit used for cutting or spreading metal during a rescue. A plurality of quick release pins (72) attach the implement unit (50) to the piston rod (24) and pivotal links, thus providing a rapid release of the implement unit (50) from the piston rod (24) and links (36) for replacement or repair.

Abstract: A rescue spreading tool having a hydraulic cylinder (20) that provides a spreading, crushing or cutting motion. A stationary yoke (28) is attached to the cylinder and a pair of spreader arms (32) are also pivotally attached and are free to rotate in opposed directions. A pusher cam yoke (46) is formed integrally with to the ram (22) within the cylinder and engages the arms, thus pushing them apart when the ram is extended which provides an initial cam action. A pair of toggle links (58) are attached on both the top and bottom of the arms and pusher cam yoke and continue to push the arms apart in an outward direction, thereby producing a secondary thrust after the initial cam action is completed which spreads the arms to a maximum distance. When the ram is retracted the links close the arms through the secondary mode by reversing the procedure and continue to pull the arms together during the returning initial action.

Abstract: A device (10) that is designed to spread, crush or cut pieces of metal or other materials. The device (10) is particularly adaptable for removing material from a vehicle in which is located a trapped accident victim. The device (10) consists of a first arm assembly (12) which functions in combination with an interlocking second arm (46). The first arm assembly (12) and the second arm (46) operate with a drive-mechanism yoke (100) that pivotally attaches the lower ends (22) on the first arm assembly (12) and the second arm (46). The device also include a drive yoke (50) which includes a pair of cam pins (94,96) that traverse a cam slot (26) located on each arm. The drive yoke (50) includes a drive rod (86) connected to a linear actuating mechanism (172). When the mechanism (172) is in a retracted position, the first arm assembly (12) and the second arm (46) close, and when the mechanism (172) moves upward into a non-retracted position, the two arms open.

Abstract: A tool for severing or crimping a workpiece includes a rigid mainframe having an elongate grooved channel running through most of its length. A wedge-shaped upright rigid head forms the front portion of the mainframe. The rear portion of the mainframe has an integral shaft guideway and a mount for mounting a hydraulic cylinder and components. The head and hydraulic mount form a U-shaped jaws area. The upright head has an elongate vertical slot. A cutting or crimping blade can reciprocate along the grooved channel of the mainframe and enter the head so that the blade can fully sever a workpiece placed in the gap between the blade and head. The blade can be a pointed V-shaped cutting blade or a flat crimping blade having a blunt leading edge. The base of the blade has a flange for cooperating with the grooved channel for guiding the blade. The blade is manipulated by a hydraulic piston which is positioned in a hydraulic cylinder mounted at the rear portion of the mainframe.

Abstract: A cutting tool for severing a workpiece includes a main frame having a horizontal rail member and a grooved channel running its longitudinal length. There is an upright rigid head formed at one end of the frame which can either be a straight, a C-shaped or a pincerlike type of upright member. The upright head has a slot. The blade can reciprocate along the grooved channel and enter the head so that the blade can fully sever a workpiece placed in the gap between the blade and head. The cutting blade can either be V-shaped or concave shaped. The base of the cutting blade has a flange cooperating with the grooved channel for guiding the blade. The cutting blade is manipulated by a hydraulic piston which is mounted to the rear of the frame. The fluid pressure causes a shaft to extend or retract with the cutting blade attached to it.