Abstract: Method and apparatus for the lifting and extension of objects, including the lifting and elevating objects such as boats, and the extension and support of protective covers such as awnings and the like.

Abstract: Sound and bubble producing apparatus formed by a channeled member having an air inlet and outlet immersible in a body of water, with said outlet accompanied by structure that casuse air bubbles and sound to be emitted from said outlet when immersed the body of water.

Abstract: Aquatic propulsion apparatus formed by a channeled outlet member; a channeled inlet member extending into the outlet member; with pressure applied in the channel of the outlet member surrounding the channel of the inlet member, which extends into the outlet member; the apparatus for powering a watercraft, having an interior and a bottom surface, has the inlet member as a tube extending from the interior through the bottom surface, with the outlet member surrounding the inlet member below the bottom surface, where a source of pressure is applied.

Abstract: Aquatic apparatus formed by a support with a fixed tube positioned thereon and having an open end; a movable tube encircles the fixed tube is sealed thereto, and has a pivoted end cap beyond the position of the seal and at least one vent below the position of the seal; the end cap is controlled and pressurized fluid is applied to the fixed tube.

Abstract: Aquatic propulsion apparatus formed by a channeled outlet member; a channeled inlet member extending into the outlet member; with pressure applied in the channel of the outlet member surrounding the channel of the inlet member, which extends into the outlet member; the apparatus for powering a watercraft, having an interior and a bottom surface, has the inlet member as a tube extending from the interior through the bottom surface, with the outlet member surrounding the inlet member below the bottom surface, where a source of pressure is applied.

Abstract: Aquatic apparatus formed by a support with a fixed tube positioned thereon and having an open end; a movable tube encircles the fixed tube is sealed thereto, and has a pivoted end cap beyond the position of the seal and at least one vent below the position of the seal; the end cap is controlled and pressurized fluid is applied to the fixed tube.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a downdraft furnace fired by solid, carbonaceous fuels such as wood logs, coal and the like. The furnace is adapted for burning the fuel in three stages, to obtain complete combustion. The advantage of the furnace of the invention resides in its heating efficiency with few pollutants released into the atmosphere.