Abstract: The tow shield and underskirt device comprises a flexible deflecting member that is adapted to be attached to the towing vehicle and the vehicle in tow to protect both vehicles and the tow bar from road debris that is thrown by moving vehicles during travel. Tensioned elastic members on the forward and rearward edges of the deflecting member hold the respective edges adjacent to the rear of the towing vehicle and adjacent to the front of the towed vehicle. The longitudinal sides of the deflecting member are supported by additional elastic members which lengthen and shorten as the vehicles maneuver around corners.

Abstract: The support assembly comprises a primary platform having a plurlity of adjustable holddown devices for securing a laptop computer or other equipment while providing full access to the equipment supported thereon. Each of the adjustable holddown devices includes a quick release clamp which actuates the locking and releasing of the cable adapted to encircle the equipment on the primary platform. A secondary platform for supporting a computer printer or other accessory equipment is adjustably attached to the primary platform.

Abstract: An electronic control system including a collision avoidance system is for use on an electric cart, such as used for shopping, wherein the electronic control system includes a databus board for expanding user options on the electric cart. The collision avoidance system includes sensors which detect the presence of objects in the path of the moving cart and the system acts to stop the cart when the objects are detected. Additional user options of the electronic control system are an anti-theft system for deterring cart theft and vandalism and a voice module for playing recorded messages to the cart operator.

Abstract: The guide strip separation device employs a base plate, such that the base plate includes a bottom surface having mounted onto a top surface thereof a row of spaced registration lugs that are received within the apertures of the guide strips to be removed. The registration lugs engage a groove within a cover portion of the device. The cover portion of the device is arranged to engage the guide strip thereby permitting ease of manual grasping of the paper web to effect its separation relative to the associated guide strip thusly clamped by the abutment flange.

Abstract: The invention is directed to lubrication of pumps, wherein due to relative space limitations, pumps oriented at various positions are provided sufficient oiling fluid to accommodate lubrication of cylinder surfaces preventing excess wear, such that an expansion tube projecting from and in secured operative communication with the crankcase of the existing pump is such that the tube having a graduated exterior surface is provided. The graduations are oriented in a parallel relationship relative to the axis of the tube and permit ease of viewing of sufficient pump oil volume when such volume is visible via the graduations. The tube provides for a removable cap structure to permit the adding or removal of fluid relative to the pump crank case.