Abstract: A bow saw comprising a pair of elongated frame members interconnected by an over center hinge structure rigidly coupling the first and second frame members for relative movement between a parallel storage position and an angled operating position, and a saw blade mounted in tensioned relation between the ends of the frame members remote from the hinge structure, the saw blade locking the members in angled relation when tensioned therebetween. At least one of the frame members is hollow and its major length of minimum transverse dimension sufficient to allow the blade to be stored within the hollow member.

Abstract: A bow saw useful for camping, backpacking, tree pruning, wood cutting, and like outdoor usages particularly, which comprises a rigid tubing having opposed differentially dimensioned distal and proximal ends defining opposed saw blade receiving slots in a common plane, a saw blade having differentially proportioned distal and proximal end portions singularly orienting the blade relative to the bow in the bow slot received condition of the blade, and blade retaining apparatus carried by the blade within the bow tubing in blade distal and proximal end portion defining relation.

Abstract: An improved camp lantern comprising a spool fuel/air valve with OFF, START and RUN modes of operation is described. The spool valve is contained within a cylindrical valve chamber having fuel and air inlets and an outlet port leading to the lantern generator. The spool valve shaft also comprises a ramp contacting a cam follower for driving a rod and orifice cleaning needle. The needle enters and clears the generator orifice when the valve is in the OFF position. Thus, operating the valve in normal use also automatically clears the generator orifice. In addition to the operating convenience of this valve assembly, the parts count is low and the parts are easily machinable, making this lantern valve assembly reliable and economically producable in commercial quantities.

Abstract: An automotive service ramp comprising a unitary body member including a ramp portion with integral side stiffening, tire retaining rails, a contoured rest portion to receive the tire of an automobile, and an extension beyond the rest portion which constitutes a leg portion.The ramp portion has transverse corrugations, is contoured transversely to match normal tire cross sections and has depending stiffening sides. A slight edge rail extends above the surface of the ramp.A handle is pivotally secured to the body in a position whereby it may be grasped to carry the ramp with the ramp portion hanging downward. The handle is pivoted to overlie the rest and leg portion when not in use and to be out of the way. An integral retainer portion of the body member holds the handle at a fixed position when not in use.

Abstract: A telescoping jack stand made of stamped metal parts with a pair of angularly extending legs which are pivotally mounted with respect to each other. The legs define an aperture between the legs with inwardly extending integral teeth. A central column member includes matching teeth and corresponding in shape and dimension with the aperture between the two legs. The central column includes recesses corresponding to the integral teeth of the legs. The legs are pivoted with respect to each other so that upon engagement of the teeth with the recesses in the column, additional load tends to pivot the teeth into greater engagement with the column and provide improved stability.