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Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Exxon Research and Engineering Company

Trw Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.

Landis+gyr Innovations, Inc.

Michael B Davis

Graham S Foulkes

Nathan Edward Woody

Adrianus Welmers

John J Dugan

James D Eagan

Garry Hayes

David E Armstrong

Terence J O'Sullivan

George W Mould

Flying discs with different rim shapes in grip sectors and non-grip sectors. This may provide a comfortable throwing grip on a given disc while allowing desired flight characteristics (that may not match the grip shape) due to differing rim wing shapes in non-grip sectors. A set of discs may have the same grip width and shape but different widths and shapes in non-grip sectors. For example, a set of discs with one or more mid-ranges, one or more fairway drivers, and one or more distance drivers all share the same grip feel, in some embodiments.

Flying disc with varied rim

An adapter assembly that works with a standard utility meter to wirelessly transmit data about consumption. The adapter assembly generates information about consumption by cooperating with a pointer of an index of a utility meter. In some embodiments, the adapter assembly includes an upper portion and a clip that interface together. The upper portion and the clip are configured to maintain alignment with the pointer and not create stress on the index.

Adapter assembly for a utility meter for wirelessly transmitting data

A rectangular collapsible, stackable shipping container is provided that is capable of safely, stably, and securely carrying cargo and is capable of being reliably collapsed to save space when empty. The collapsible shipping container preferably includes a top section assembly, bottom section assembly, opposing end wall assemblies, and opposing horizontally hinged side wall panels that are interconnected and articulated. The opposing side wall panels are formed of at least two articulating longitudinal sections and also articulate with the bottom frame section, folding inwardly and downwardly when collapsed. The opposing end wall assemblies, one of which is configured as a door, articulate with the top roof section and with the bottom frame section, folding inwardly when collapsed. Provision is made for increasing security via the integration of a security device in the container walls. Additionally provision is made for weight-reduction through the utilization of a non-metallic material.

Collapsible shipping container

An apparatus ( ) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle having an instrument panel ( ) includes a knee bolster ( ) movable in the vehicle from a stored position adjacent the instrument panel to a blocking position spaced apart from the instrument panel. The knee bolster ( ) has at least one fastener opening ( ) and a tear seam ( ) extending around the fastener opening. The tear seam ( ) defines and encloses a securing portion ( ) of the knee bolster ( ). A fastener ( ) releasably maintains the knee bolster ( ) in the stored position adjacent to the instrument panel ( ). The fastener ( ) extends through the fastener opening ( ) in the knee bolster ( ) and overlies the securing portion ( ) of the knee bolster. The knee bolster ( ) ruptures at the tear seam ( ) in response to movement of the knee bolster from the stored position to the blocking position. The securing portion ( ) of the knee bolster ( ) remains secured to the instrument panel ( ) by the fastener ( ) when the knee bolster moves from the stored position.

Actuatable knee bolster

Elevated visor for a cap and other headworn articles

A cap with an adjustable visor section that is adjustable between a range from a lowered position, which gives the cap the appearance of a traditional baseball cap, and a raised position based on the incident sunlight and the wearer's preference, to shield the wearer's eyes. The visor section is removably attached to the sides of the cap thereby allowing other visors of different shapes or colors to be used interchangeably with the cap portion. The visor section also provides a means to attach protective eyewear thereon to further shield the wearer's eyes from sunlight or the like when the visor is worn in the lowered position.

Cap with adjustable and interchangeable visor attachments

Recovering a relatively volatile component of a solution from a less

The present invention in a preferred embodiment provides an apparatus and method of utilization there of of a fore and aft adjustable vehicle seat headrest. The headrest includes a base providing means of attachment of the headrest to said vehicle seat. A frame is connected with the base. A cushion support with an attached shaft is slidably mounted with the frame for fore and aft movement. The shaft has a series of unidirectional cam slots. A spring biases the cushion support to a rearward position with respect to the frame. Levers pivotally connected with the frame engage with the shaft slots to set the position of the headrest. Release means are provided to remove the levers and retain the levers from reengagement with the slots upon extreme forward movement of the cushion support thereby allowing the spring to return the cushion support to an extreme rearward position. Additionally, means are provided to reengage the levers with the slots whereby the cushion support is reset in the extreme rearward position.

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Palm City, FL, United States of America

Michael B Davis