Abstract: A shoulder bow carrier comprising an adjustable shoulder strap made of flexible material, having loops at each end of the shoulder strap for receiving and supporting the ends of a bow and joining the ends of the shoulder strap by a flexible, stretchable piece of material which is within a fixed-length flexible tube assembly.

Abstract: A rear fender of a motorcycle, particularly a racing motorcycle, is securely connected to the cross frame under the motorcycle seat. The rear fender includes a front portion, a flexible center hinge, and a rear portion. The front portion is fixably connected under the motorcycle seat with the rear portion free to rotate about the hinge. The front portion can be of any desired length in order to fit the various models of motorcycles.

Abstract: This invention provides a golf bag with an integral bottom section that will stabilize the golf bag in a free standing upright position. The bottom section implements three downward protruding feet arranged triangularly. The foot extending from each vertex is located at a distance beyond the circumference of the golf club container. The tripod positioned feet carry the weight of the golf bag. With downward pressure applied the feet may be used to penetrate the grassy surfaces of a golf course thereby aligning the golf bag vertically. The second and fourth embodiments of this invention give the user the option of extending the feet laterally to give further stability. A triangular shaped throat structure is provided with cross members forming four openings at the top of the golf bag. Finally, an additional handle is provided at a point at or above the throat structure of the golf bag and adjacent to and beyond the circumference of the throat structure.

Abstract: A boat carrying device comprising two outside ramps and a center ramp attachable to two outside support rails and a center rail, respectively. A winch located at the front bumper of a vehicle is attached to a boat on a trailer and pulled up the ramps and rails. The trailer hitch is attached to the boat trailer support ball on the A-support for fixably positioning the boat and trailer when travelling.

Abstract: An overhead concealed door closer, hydraulicly operated, within a narrow housing case which fits within a header. The housing case has a step radius design along one side and the aperture for the pinion is off-center toward the step radius design side. Hydraulics within the housing case provide a back check, delayed closing, controlled closing, and latch closing. A rack slide is provided with a broadpoint slot so that a broadpoint extending from a pinion can slide through the broadpoint slot and into the broadpoint slot housing well of the housing case.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing various material to smaller sizes emphasizing large volume with long pieces. The apparatus has a frame case, with an infeed and outfeed, within which at least one rotor with at least one radially tilted forward cutter bar cuts the material against one anvil. A grate is used to size the material to final product dimensions. The frame case is angularly split. Where more than one rotor is used, they are radially offset.

Abstract: A self-adjusting chain tensioning device comprising a spring loaded rubbing block in continuous contact with said chain. Shims are used to preload or pre-compress said spring or springs. The rubbing block and shims are horizontally fixed but vertically slideable within an inner slide plate and an outer slide plate. Means to fixably position the inner slide plate and outer slide plate are provided.

Abstract: A series of interrelated solid, geometric shapes having informational - processing applications. Each solid, geometric shape may be assigned a specific meaning; additionally, any one solid, geometric shape may be assigned several specific meanings by changes of color, braille, scoring, texture, and/or tone (sound). Means for connecting different solid, geometric shapes are provided and are called connectors, which may or may not be assigned specific meanings or several meanings by changing the solid, geometric shape, color, braille, scoring, texture, and/or tone (sound). The series of interrelated solid, geometric shapes may be used for (1) physiology--fine motor coordination, visual or auditory/tactile perception, and joint hemispherical stimulation of the cerebral cortex and (2) communication--language, history, art, computer programming, computer processing (grammatical and parallel), and abstract thinking.

Abstract: Thermography visually shows small temperature differences in either color or black and white. In heart by-pass operations, thermography is used to determine whether each by-pass is successful (i.e. the patency of the by-pass) and resulting flow directions and profusion during the course of the operation. The methods used include the use of scanning thermal camera, image processing, temperature differentials, and displaying images in real time.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling receptacles with honey comprising heating means and pumping means to force the honey in a circular shaped filler with a plurality of feed tubes arranged like spokes on a wheel. A conveyor nestles the receptacles between clogs of the conveyor. As each feed tube is inserted in the receptacle, the receptacle is filled. Additionally, the receptacle, which is moving on the conveyor, causes the filler to rotate so that each successive receptacle is filled by the next feed tube. A bottom sealer and a top sealer gradually squeeze the ends of the receptacle until they are cut and sealed by a current carrying wire.

Abstract: A fish protection system for dams comprises a series of modular units which interconnect by male and female fittings on each side of the modular unit. Each modular unit comprises a casing, an inner box and an outer box for anchoring the unit to a stream bed and side frames. A screen and cleaning mechanism can be placed within the modular units where the screens clean and direct debris and fish to a fish ladder. A cleaning comb or cutting bar moves around the modular unit such that it keeps the screens clean and directs the debris and fish to the fish ladders. The cleaning comb by use of its rounded tooth form, minimizes flow at the screen in order that fingerlings won't be harmed by the cutting edge. A fish ladder provides a constant flow by maintaining the same depth of water by a hinged ladder.

Abstract: An apparatus for reading information marks comprising a strobe light activating or reflecting information marks manually placed on objects or wood products. A camera is used for reading the marks. One or more detectors are used to recognize marks and color. A central processing unit is used to process, solve and interpret character and color recognition. A photo-electric eye or a signal from a control device is used to time the strobe and detector. The information contained in the marks is fed directly to the control system and may be used to generate reports.

Abstract: This invention is a conveyor belt roller, including a pair of oppositely solid formed plates between circular plates affixed along a shaft for sweeping debris in axial direction.

Abstract: A roofing framework for permanently mounting on top of mobile homes. Means of support are added under the mobile home. Cripple walls are used in a form of the invention to carry a portion of the roof load. The roofing framework remains permanently attached when the mobile home is moved. In another form of the invention, gussets are used and/or a scissors truss is used for the roofing framework.

Abstract: A holder for releasable securement of cartridges in condition for simultaneous loading of the cartridges into the chambers of a revolver's cylinder. The holder comprises the cylindrical body, having a plurality of axially extending, radially distributed cartridge-receiving bores adapted to align with and introduce the rounds into the revolver's cylinder chambers. The holder also includes a locking device which holds the cartridges by the rims of the cartridges, and this locking device can be released automatically as the cartridges are introduced into the chambers of the revolver. A free rotating sleeve allows the rotation of the holder such that the cartridges slide easily into the revolver. A plurality of legs attached to the holder allow for positioning the holder in proper alignment with the revolver's cylinder without touching projections of the revolving cylinder or the revolver itself.

Abstract: A novel wishbone system attaches single or dual axles of wheeled vehicles to a vehicle frame where such system can be used for driving or following axles and steering or non-steering axles. A solid wishbone is attached to the axle and is further attached to the vehicle frame by a fixed ball and socket arrangement. Furthermore, a telescoping wishbone ball and socket are attached to the vehicle frame by a telescoping wishbone pivot pivotably mounted to the telescoping wishbone casing. One end of the telescoping wishbone shaft moves within the telescoping wishbone casing and the other end of the telescoping wishbone shaft contains the telescoping wishbone socket. The telescoping wishbone ball is fixably attached to the solid wishbone near the axle or directly to the axle. The basic system includes upper and lower suspension supports between which are placed airbags or coil springs. The airbags are placed at the outer extremity of each suspension support.

Abstract: A stackable chair having a sliding compartment such that the stackable chairs may be placed one on top of the other without the necessity of removing the sliding compartment. The sliding compartment is attached to the back of the back rest of the stackable chair by slide guides. The top of the back rest of the stacked chair meets the bottom of the slideable shelf of the chair being stacked, and causes the slideable shelf to move upward within slide guides until the chair is firmly positioned on the stacked chair. Each additional chair to be stacked is accomplished in the same fashion.

Abstract: A gas control apparatus, designed primarily for sewage treatment plants, comprising a large central storage tank containing water with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a gas inlet under pressure a gas flow unit containing in part a baffle with holes, a gas outlet, and a safety outlet venting to the atmosphere. By adjustment of the fluid outlet, a constant water level is maintained to provide constant back pressure. By adjustment of safety depth outlet, the pressure at which the gas is vented to atmosphere is controlled. Specifically, the gas control apparatus performs five functions: (1) limits back pressure, (2) acts as a flameback trap, (3) eliminates fluid vapor and other soluble impurities from the gas, (4) cools the gas to fluid temperature, and (5) protect system from high pressure caused by blockage either before or after the apparatus.

Abstract: A cleaning device comprising means for oscillating a manifold upon which is mounted at least one spray nozzle pointed in a generally downward direction. The spray nozzle then oscillates about an axis parallel to the surface to be cleaned. The means for oscillation may be electric (AC or DC), mechanical or hydraulic where the driving motion may be linear, rotational or oscillating. The hydraulic system is driven by the cleaning solution. Brushes or other mechanical devices may be integrated with or attached to the manifold or other areas of the cleaning device. A vacuum manifold is provided to remove cleaning solution and contaminates or dirt.