Abstract: A distribution system for transferring a plurality of items from a distribution center to a customer comprises a delivery device and a retail device. The delivery device identifies the items and maintains a delivery record of a transfer of the items from the distribution center to the customer. The retail device identifies the items and maintains a receipt record of the transfer of the items. Upon identifying the item, the delivery device displays a description of the item on a display screen, such as the display on a portable computer. The delivery device identifies the items with a barcode scanner. The delivery device also includes a data entry apparatus to enter transfer information, such as an electronically captured signature, into the delivery record.

Abstract: A distribution system for transferring a plurality of items from a distribution center to a customer comprises a delivery device and a retail device. The delivery device identifies the items and maintains a delivery record of a transfer of the items from the distribution center to the customer. The retail device identifies the items and maintains a receipt record of the transfer of the items. Upon identifying the item, the delivery device displays a description of the item on a display screen, such as the display on a portable computer. The delivery device identifies the items with a barcode scanner. The delivery device also includes a data entry apparatus to enter transfer information, such as an electronically captured signature, into the delivery record.

Abstract: A hanger clip of a type for use with conventional suspended ceiling beams that have L-shaped beams along the wall of a room to which the ceiling is applied and vertical T-shaped beams extending transversely of the room, which hanger clip can be used with both beans but is formed with a return section which permits the hanger to suspend items from the L-shaped section so that they will be against the walls of the room but which can additionally be used with the vertical T-shaped beams for midroom suspensions.

Abstract: A portable blind for a hunter, photographer, naturalist, or the like, comprising one or more frame assemblies with a flexible exterior covering. Each frame assembly includes upright legs which are joined at the upper end thereof by a frame member. The frame assemblies are fabricated from lightweight materials such as aluminum or plastic tubular members or inflatable members which may be easily transported to a desired site. A flexible exterior covering is connected to the frame assemblies and preferably includes one or more viewing ports. At a selected site the frame assembly or assemblies are set up and operably positioned to form a shell with a covering and viewing port in an upper portion of the blind.