Abstract: An artificial fishing lure provided for receiving a tablet which generates gas when contacted by water so that when the lure is pulled through the water, bubbles are generated as the tablet dissolves for attracting the attention of fish. The lure includes an elongated body member having a circular cross-section with an enlarged portion adjacent the center thereof. An elongated slot extends through the enlarged portion into which the tablet is carried. The body member is constructed of resilient flexible material for securely holding the tablet as such dissolves.

Abstract: A wheel dolly is illustrated wherein threaded adjustment means are provided for adjusting the level of an inner substantially L-shaped wheel carrying frame within an outer substantially L-shaped wheeled support frame so that the level of the inner frame may be independently adjusted when elevated as into truck tire engaging position so that the proper level may be achieved for removing and replacing truck tires and the like.

Abstract: A flyer bobbin for receiving roving having an elongated cylindrical barrel with a longitudinal groove provided in the surface thereof. An elongated resilient clamp member is carried within the groove with one end secured in the groove and the other end extending therefrom. A flat area is provided on the surface of the bobbin directly adjacent one end of the groove directly under the outwardly extending portion of the resilient member. A similar resilient clamp member and groove is provided on the opposite side of the barrel. Thus, by using two clamp members, one of them always faces the service side of the machine.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure having hooks thereon is adapted to receive a tablet which generates a gas when contacted by water so that as the lure is pulled through the water bubbles are generated. The lure is constructed of a rigid unitary body having a pivotal door adjacent the top with rows of holes provided above and below a trailing hook through which the gas bubbles are discharged.

Abstract: This invention relates to the automatic removal or doffing of bobbins from top-loading spindles on a spinning machines wherein self-aligning loop projections carried on top of the bobbins are automatically brought into alignment with bobbin engagement means for removing the bobbins from the spindles.

Abstract: A portable device for stretching carpet and the like for installation over a floor surface comprises a cylinder carried by a handle member having a spring biased piston slideably carried therein, a piston rod connected to the piston extends through one end of the cylinder having a leg member depending therefrom for engaging the carpet to be installed, a support member depending from one end of the handle member being receivable behind a floor mounted wood strip to which the carpet is to be attached, and means for moving the piston so as to overcome the spring bias stretching the carpet engaged by the leg member toward the support member so that it can be attached to the floor mounted wood strip.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for maintaining a conductor cable in an accordion fold configuration comprising a flexible clip member having opposing inclined sides terminating at a joint section receivable over the folds of the accordion cable with fastening means for securing and maintaining the apex of the fold within the clip member.

Abstract: A series of roller pairs in the drafting zone of sliver drafting apparatus have toothed or needlelike projections. The projections are spaced circumferentially and axially of the rollers so that projections of cooperating rollers either within a pair or between rollers of adjacent pairs are periodically interdigitated, as seen axially of the rollers, in spaced relationship as the rollers rotate at constant angular velocity. The rollers carry toothed wheels engageable for positive drive without backlash by a toothed belt. The upper rollers of the pairs are driven by a common endless loop belt and the lower rollers by a second belt. Each belt passes over a spring-loaded jockey roller which tensions the belt and which can be moved against the spring force in response to overloading tension on the belt caused by retardation of roller rotation in response to excessive fibres between a roller pair. Such movement of the jockey roller actuates a limit switch to shut off the belt drive motor.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the cooling of a condenser coil in the outdoor compressor unit of a central air conditioning system by injecting an atomized mist of minute water particles into the upstream side of a stream of air passing through the coil for fogging the coil with the mist for more effective and complete evaporation thereof, cooling the coil more efficiently while reducing the amount of residual runoff water.

Abstract: This invention relates to guide apparatus for use in article conveying machines such as bottle handling machines wherein bottles are conveyed on a conveyor in a co-mingled mass to guide apparatus for aligning the bottles in parallel rows to be conveyed in rows. The guide apparatus comprises a pair of outside guide rails and at least one intermediate guide rail having an inclined leading edge for positioning tilted bottles to an upright position while being moved by the conveyor, and a wedging device carried by the intermediate guide rail for separating the bottles into parallel aligned rows between the guide rails.

Abstract: An anti-theft alarm system is provided for detecting a desired disturbance to an associated structure wherein a momentary disturbance of the structure causes the alarm to emit a short audible warning blast and if the disturbance continues, thereafterwards, the alarm will remain on until the alarm system is deactivated.

Abstract: A handtool device for detecting puncture openings in an interior bore surface of a tubular carrier member upon which carpet is rolled for transportation includes an elongated handle member for moving the device through the tubular bore and an adapter body member carried adjacent one end of the handle member. A plurality of resilient prong members are affixed to the adapter body member inclined to the axis of the handle member extending outwardly therefrom having free ends biased against the interior bore surface when inserted therein for engaging within a puncture opening during movement through the bore.

Abstract: A panel structure mounted on the roof of a building for permitting solar energy to pass therethrough into the building. The panel structure includes a first translucent panel having corrugations running in a first direction. A second translucent panel is placed on top of the first translucent panel with the corrugations running perpendicular thereto. The two panels are secured together and sealing members are interposed between the first and second panels. Upper surfaces of the sealing members are complementary in shape with the corrugations for mating with the upper panel and producing a seal between the panels along two edges thereof. A second sealing strip seals the other two edges of the panels. Thus, a structurally strong and lightweight panel is produced that can be readily mounted on a roof.

Abstract: A coupling head is illustrated for securing a towing assembly to the bumper of a vehicle wherein a pivoted mounting member to which a chain is fastened is provided with a locking member for securing said mounting member after it is pivoted to a chain tightening position.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive is provided for a fishing reel including a drive hydraulic pump having a drive pump member driven by a manually rotatable handle and a driven hydraulic pump having a driven pump member connected to a winding means for causing the fishing line to be wound upon a spool carried by the frame of the fishing reel. A conduit connects the drive pump and the driven pump whereby rotation of the handle forces fluid from the drive pump to the driven pump for actuating the driven pump member and driving the winding means. A flow control valve is connected in the conduit for controlling the flow rate of fluid delivered to the driven pump so that the speed of rotation of the winding means can be varied for a constant input drive speed of the drive pump.

Abstract: A tape laying device is illustrated having a vertical frame, a transverse pressure roll carried by the frame supporting same for rolling movement thereon, a tape roll support, a transverse guide bar having an open slot therein receiving a reverse side of said pressure sensitive tape and guiding same beneath the pressure roll for application to a surface to be marked, and an extension bar having rigid connection to a side of the frame and pivotal connection with respect to the surface being marked for use in laying tape in straight lines or circles.

Abstract: Apparatus for sizing and deheading shrimp is illustrated wherein an open, elongated trough has a pair of sides which diverge laterally outwardly from adjacent one end of the trough toward the other with a conveyor for moving shrimp along the trough permitting progressively larger shrimp to fall through the open bottom of the trough, and a number of conveyors are provided for carrying the shrimp thus sized, into contact with a stationary blade in such a manner that the head is pushed over the blade and body passed under the blade and the heads and bodies collected separately.

Abstract: A fastener positioning device is illustrated wherein an elongated member is slidably carried within a housing, the elongated member having a notch at the forward end thereof opening at the front end and on one side of the elongated member for receiving an enlarged fastener with the shank depending through the notch, and a retaining leaf spring engaging the enlarged head of the fastener. Means are provided for moving the elongated member forwardly while the retaining means supports and maintains the fastener within the notch during forward movement of the elongated member, but freeing the fastener when the elongated member is in forward position to permit retraction of the elongated member.

Abstract: Apparatus for aligning a work platform which is cantilevered outwardly and laterally on a carriage for movement up and down on parallel rails of an elevated tower is illustrated as including a pair of vertically spaced horizontal shafts carried by a first pair of wheels engaging an outside portion of a rail, each of said shafts having an adjustable eccentrically mounted wheel carrying portion with means for mounting the shaft in fixed position with respect to the carriage so that the eccentric portion of the shaft is in position to affect proper alignment for the wheels with respect to the rail to insure proper alignment of a second pair of vertically spaced wheels engaging an outside portion of the other rail.

Abstract: A textile drafting roll assembly is illustrated wherein a cot carrying sleeve has a bearing race intermediate internally enlarged end portions for accommodating circumferentially spaced double roller bearings, sealing means being carried within the enlarged end portions retaining the roller bearings and excluding dirt and lint. A bearing cage is provided for receiving the roller bearings through spaced peripheral openings.