Abstract: An animal control device for a dog or other domestic animal comprising an upright member with a laterally enlarged lower end portion buried a substantial distance below ground level to stabilize the device, an aboveground portion with a steel O-ring loosely circumposed thereabout, an enlarged top end portion to prevent disengagement of the ring from the aboveground portion, an enlarged central portion having a bottom face in engagement with the surface of the ground, and a top portion to prevent contact of the ring with the ground when a line or leash is attached thereto with a dog attached to the opposite end thereof.

Abstract: A connector fitting, for use in the installation of underground plastic pipes, for threaded engagement into a generally standard fitting conventionally used to install underground metal pipes in circumstances where it is desirable to permit soil to flow into the interior chamber of the pipe as said pipe is being pulled into its underground installed position. A main sleeve portion of the plastic pipe connector is exteriorly screwthreaded along a front end portion for threaded engagement within an annular tube portion of the metal pipe connector, and a pair of relatively short sleeves of predetermined differing diameters are fixed as by welding relative to respective inner and outer rear end surfaces of the main sleeve portion. Rearwardly extended portions of the short sleeves define an annular pocket sized to receive a leading end of the plastic pipe.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a coupled sectional rod assembly of a type for use in an underground pipe installer device for, first, forming an underground hole between two given points and, second, installing a pipe or the like in the hole. Each end of the rod includes a reduced diameter screw threaded stud portion for reception in one end of a coupler having the same outside diameter as the rod section. Both ends of the coupler conventionally include an unthreaded lead-in end portion. Both screw threaded-end stud portions of each rod section of the present invention include a shoulder portion connecting between the screw threaded studs and the main rod section length.

Abstract: An underground pipe installing device comprising a T-shaped frame for positioning in a T-shaped operating trench in the ground, and which is located relative to a target trench in alignment with the intended pipe installation. The frame is suspended in the trench by a plurality of chains, and a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly is pivotally carried by said frame. A clutch yoke carried on the extended end of the piston is adapted for selective engagement and disengagement with a push rod, employed to form a hole for the pipe. An elongated clutch operating handle and conduits from the cylinder to a hydraulic control valve extend upwardly above the ground level to provide for easy manual control of the device.

Abstract: Fuel in aircrafts is commonly stored in a pair of tanks, identified as right and left tanks, and a fuel selector valve is provided by the present invention to selectively feed fuel to the aircraft engine from either tank, and alternatively from both tanks simultaneously. When the fuel selector valve is in a fuel feed position, a white light is illuminated, as fuel flows to the engine, a green light is also illuminated. A timer is in electrical circuit with the tanks and is activated and manually set to a predetermined time setting to sound an alarm just prior to depletion of fuel in the tank in use to warn the operator to switch to the other tank. If for any reason, a tank runs dry while in use or fuel stops flowing or decreases in volume the green light will go out and a red light will be energized along with an audible warning, such as the sound of a buzzer, to enable the operator to switch to a reserve tank commonly provided with approximately ten minutes of fuel for the engine.

Abstract: An interior ceiling type fan operated by a wind propelled squirrel cage rotor, rotatably mounted atop the roof of a structure, with an axially extending drive shaft therefrom extending downwardly through the roof of the structure, such as a building, trailer, etc., with the multi-bladed ceiling fan fixed to the distal end thereof within the inner area of the structure.

Abstract: A thermoelectric device is disclosed which comprises the formation of a multiplicity of thermocouples on a substrate in a narrow strip form, the thermocouples being formed by printing with first and second inks formed of suitable different powdered metals with a proper binder or flux. The thermocouples are formed in series and the opposed coupled areas are melted to form an intermingling of the two metals and the strips may be formed in substantial lengths and rolled onto a reel, or in relatively short strip form and disposed in a side-by-side abutting relationship in substantial numbers to define a generally rectangular panel form with opposed ends in electrical connection. The method of forming the panels includes the steps of feeding a suitable substrate, either in a continuous roll or sheet form, through first and second printers to form the series connected multiplicity of thermocouples thereon.

Abstract: A pair of elongated abutment members are provided in a parallel arrangement outwardly of respective sides of an underground pipe installer device, and a link arrangement connects the abutment members to the respective sides in a manner whereby the spacing between the members may be forcibly expanded by utilizing the drive forces of the pipe installer by interconnecting an underground hole forming rod, conventionally engaged in the installer to the link arrangement during a forward drive operation thereof. A pair of screw shafts connect between the installer device and the linkage in a manner whereby lock nuts, when engaged on the screw shafts, serve to lock the abutment members in their expanded positions. Removal of the lock nuts relieves the expansion forces and permits the abutment members to be moved oppositely inwardly toward the installer device.

Abstract: A convertible door structure for hinged mounting in a conventional door frame and including bottom and upper panel portions normally bounded by opposed side stiles and top and bottom cross rails; the lower panel portion is fixed relative to the lower portions of the side stiles and the bottom cross rail. The upper panel portion is hinged along its bottom edge to the top edge of the bottom panel portion in a manner whereby it may be swung from its normal closed position, relative to the top halves of the side stiles and the top cross rail to an open position wherein it overlies the inner face of the bottom panel portion. A pocket or well is defined within the lower panel portion to store a generally conventional type of framed screen unit for selective removal and installation in the opening defined in the upper portion of the door when the upper panel portion is disposed in its down position.

Abstract: An arrangement of water pumps comprising two electric motor operated pumps for each of a plurality of formations of nozzles whereby the water flow from the pairs of pumps to the various formations of nozzles may be selectively controlled by pluralities of electric switches located in a remote station. Electric circuitry associated with the switches controls the electric current flow to the various pump motors in a manner whereby the height of the water sprays emitted from the respective nozzles is selectively controlled along with providing a generally universal control over the activation of individual, various groups and formations of nozzles to produce a very wide range of different rhythmic visual effects.

Abstract: A swinging chaise lounge having a chaise portion pivotally mounted on a stand whose frame consists of tubular members cemented together the chaise portion pivoted to an oblique angle with the vertical when in a non-use position with the lower end of the chaise portion engaging the stand whereby the intended user of the swinging chaise lounge may readily and easily place himself on the chaise lounge without endangering himself.

Abstract: A retractable roof top sign for automotive vehicles including a generally rectangular low profile frame for attachment to the roof of the vehicle and a sign structure transversely spanning the frame in pivotal attachment at a lower end between a pair of longitudinal side rails of the frame, a small gear motor being provided in driving connection to the sign in a manner so as to permit the sign to be selectively moved between a retracted position within the confines of the frame and a vertically erect position by operation of appropriate electric control switches mounted in the operator's compartment of the vehicle. For use in police cruisers or the like, an attention getting light flasher bar extends across the top width of the sign, and front an rear lights mounted within the confines of the frame are directed respectively on front and back messages displayed on the sign.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser, for dispensing discreet amounts of a liquid, such as a mouthwash, comprised of a container for a supply of a liquid and a base member which may be attached to the container in a horizontal position to provide for a free standing condition of the assembly, or, in a vertical position for suspension from a pair of screws preset in a wall. A double acting valve, provided with a laterally extending release bar, is disposed at the bottom of the container, said valve being normally spring urged into a closing relation with a discharge port in the bottom of a dose cup, fixed relative to the bottom end of the container. When the top edge of a receptacle such as a drinking glass or paper cup is pressed upwardly against the release bar, the valve is moved from the discharge port of the dose cup permitting the liquid therein to flow into the drinking glass or other receptacle, and the valve is moved into a closing relation with a discharge port opening from the container into the dose cup.

Abstract: A heat responsive fire extinguishing system including at least one delivery tube having a plurality of strategically spaced apart openings directed towards the area to be protected, each of the openings being closed by a plug of a suitable material having relatively low temperature fusion points, and wherein a flexible tensioned trigger line operable by the existance of an above normal ambient temperature to open and release a spring tensioned or gravity operated valve to direct a flow of a suitable pressurized fire extinguishing material into the delivery tube and wherein the plugs, exposed to the above normal ambient temperature, will be softened and blown out of the tube holes by the pressure forces of the fire extinguishing material in the tube to discharge fire extinguishing material through the holes to supress or extinguish any surrounding flames.

Abstract: A folding utility cart including a rectangular floor panel, a pair of side walls hinged along respective side edges of the floor panel for pivotal movement between vertical erected positions and horizontal, generally prone positions atop the floor panel, and a pair of opposed side wheels journaled relative to the respective side walls. Front and rear end wall panels are slidably received between respective ends of the side walls in their erected positions, and said front and rear end panels each include a pair of oppositely laterally extended top edge projections including downwardly extended fixed pins to engage through holes in top rail portions of the side walls to securely lock the side, front and rear walls in fully erected positions.

Abstract: Drive jaws for a device of the type used to install an underground pipe, service line, etc. between two given points, such as the opposed sides of a finished driveway or street, for example. The drive jaws preferably include a pair of spaced apart plates with aligned through holes sized for free passage therethrough of a rod used in the formation of a hole for the pipe or other conduit. A pair of axially aligned laterally extending pivot pins are provided on respective side edges of each jaw with the axes thereof lying in a horizontal plane in a transverse relation through the common axis of the through holes; and including bronze bearing blocks on each side of the jaws to rotatably journal the pivot pins and for sliding engagement in slots provided in opposed side walls of the pipe installer device.

Abstract: A leveling structure incorporated in an underground pipe installer device comprised of a jack positioned relative to a first end portion of the pipe installer device to selectively raise or lower the first end a desired amount about a pivot, located adjacent to a second end of the device. A first, vertically movable portion of the jack is fixed relative to a main longitudinally extending main frame which carries drive jaws operated by a suitable fluid operated cylinder and piston assembly utilized to drive a rod through the ground to form a hole into which a pipe or the like is withdrawn into an installed position. A second portion of the jack is pivoted to a rear end portion of a base structure which is, in turn, pivotally attached at its forward end relative to a forward end portion of the main frame; and a vertically extending screw rod is threaded through a nut carried in the upper end of the first jack portion with a lower end portion, rotatably captivated to a top end of the second jack portion.

Abstract: A stabilizer structure for an underground pipe installer device comprised of a pair of adjustable, oppositely, outwardly extending stabilizing abutments, fixed to the rear end portion of an underground pipe installer device. A compound scissors linkage is pivotally mounted relative to an upstanding post fixed to the rear end portion of the installer device, with upper and lower pairs of links thereof being mounted between fixed pivots respectively carried by the post and abutments, and an intermediate pair of links connecting between fixed pivots at outer ends, carried by the respective abutments, and pivots at their respective inner ends carried by a traveling nut, threaded on an elongated screw rod, anchored in a vertical attitude between the three pairs of links, for rotational operation to selectively move the pair of abutments inwardly or outwardly relative to each other.

Abstract: A front mounted brace for an underground pipe installer device comprised of a vertically disposed abutment frame, transversely pivotally mounted to a front end portion of an underground pipe installer device, the frame being comprised of upper and lower rails, interconnected by a plurality of vertical struts. Upper and lower front end extensions from the pipe installer pivotally carry the frame.

Abstract: Individual disposable nose and mouth filters, in combination, each of which is comprised of a sheet of a suitable air filtering material, sized and configurated respectively to loosely cover the mouth and nostril portions of the face of a wearer, continuous strips of a suitable pressure sensitive adhesive tape are engaged in a peripheral relation to outer peripheral edge areas of the respective filters and outer periphers of the adhesive tape, normally covered by removable backing strips, are extended beyond the filters for secure engagement with face areas surrounding the mouth and nostril areas of the wearer's face.