Abstract: Poutlry dropped from a moving conveyor is loaded into bags through a nozzle assembly that expands each bag in advance of bird entry by means of a two-stage motion. A ram packs each bird fully into the bag during the second stage of nozzle operation followed by detachment of the bag and drop onto a receiving surface.

Abstract: This invention provides for controlling vehicle fuel feed, which may be either carburetion type or fuel injection type, by electro-stress control means with the electro-stress means being oriented in the power flow drive train of the vehicle between the engine and the drive wheels. As more load and torque is placed upon the engine through the drive train the control structure of this invention will automatically increase the input of fuel to the engine in a steady accurate manner. In one embodiment of the invention a diaphragm-type capacitance transducer is utilized, while in the other embodiment a torquemeter device is used. Both embodiments include a rheostat actuated by the accelerator pedal of the vehicle, which leads from the battery of the vehicle to an electric servomotor and solenoid which when activated, connects the leads from the electro-stress means to the servomotor when the accelerator is depressed.

Abstract: A hollow axially short and generally cylindrical body is provided and is open at one end. The other end of the body includes a closure end wall having a central portion which is displaced longitudinally of the body approximately one-half the length thereof toward the open end of the body and a pair of front and rear generally cylindrical aligned spool core sections are disposed within the body in front to rear aligned relation. The front and rear spool core sections include rear and front radially inwardly projecting annular end walls and front and rear radially outwardly projecting circumferential flanges. A generally cylindrical hub including a radially outwardly projecting forward end flange is also provided and the annular end walls of the spool sections are journalled on the hub, the forwardly displaced portion of the rear wall of the body being centrally apertured and a threaded fastener being secured through the hub and the rear wall central portion.

Abstract: A base and an elongated support lever having one end thereof pivotally supported relative to the base for swinging of the support lever in an upstanding plane about an axis elevated relative to the base and for movement of the other free end of the support lever toward and away from a predetermined location on the base. An upright is carried by the base and defines a series of vertically spaced notches thereon and a downwardly facing wedge structure is carried by the free end of the support lever. The base defines support means for supporting an upstanding log section therefrom with the lower end of the log section disposed in the aforementioned predetermined location and an elongated actuating lever having anchor structure on one end is provided and the anchor structure is selectively releasably pivotally receivable in the notches and the actuating lever defines a handle on its end remote from the anchor structure.

Abstract: A back pressure valve employing a spring loaded diaphragm normally closing a discharge port or orifice combined with a push rod extending externally of the valve for coupling with a control actuator with the inner end of the push rod being operatively associated with the diaphragm for using an external control system for varying or regulating the back pressure in a fluid flow line. In one embodiment of the invention, the push rod is engaged directly with the diaphragm assembly, whereas in a second embodiment of the invention, the push rod is engaged with the spring which in turn is engaged with the diaphragm assembly. In both embodiments of the invention, a weak spring is associated with the diaphragm to bias the diaphragm to a closed position to prevent passage of air to a pump intake in the event the system is shutdown with the control actuator and push rod in a position to leave the diaphragm open or to relieve pressure on the heavier main diaphragm spring.

Abstract: A pair of upstanding elongated side rails are provided and interconnected by a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal elongated rungs extending therebetween and pivotally attached at their opposite ends to the corresponding side rails whereby a foldable parallelogram construction is provided. One of the side rails includes anchor structure for anchoring the one side rail in an upright position relative to a suitable support structure and the assembly is foldable between a first closed position with the side rails closely adjacent each other and the rungs generally paralleling the side rails and a second open position with the side rails spaced apart and the rungs generally horizontally disposed.

Abstract: A coordinating unit receives an input signal from the ringing circuit of a telephone, a doorbell switch, the timer of a washing machine, or the like. The coordinating unit, through a program muting circuit reduces the volume of televisions, radios, or the like, in the home and signals of the presence of an input signal by ringing a prescribed chime or chimes associated with the particular input signal. Also, a switching feature is incorporated in order that the power may be removed from certain preselected sockets in the home to eliminate noise from machinery such as power tools or vacuum cleaners. Furthermore, an outdoor signaling device can be operated by the coordinating unit for flashing lights and buzzers mounted exteriorly of the house.

Abstract: An elongated handle having top and bottom surfaces and defining front and rear end portions. The handle includes top and bottom surfaces and opposite side surfaces as well as a transversely enlarged head on the front end thereof. The head includes a longitudinally convex bowed and generally transversely straight bottom surface portion and a central upstanding opening is formed through the head and opens upwardly through the top surface of the handle and downwardly through the bottom surface portion rearwardly of the front end of the head. A transverse roller is journaled in the opening between the front and rear limits thereof and a cutting blade is supported from the head and defines a rearwardly and downwardly facing straight transverse cutting edge generally flush with the aforementioned undersurface portion and spaced intermediate the roller and the forward extremity of the opening.

Abstract: The shelter is produced of a semi-rigid foldable material and can be rolled up into a compact configuration which is easy to carry. In its erect configuration, the shelter includes a generally conically shaped top covering which is connected to a triangular base. Connected to the base is a partial flooring which extends between two corners of the triangle. The occupant enters below the covering through the open floor section and places his weight on the enclosed floor section. This holds the three corners of the triangle downwardly thus causing the covering of the shelter to maintain its vertical disposition. The weight of the occupant causes the shelter to maintain a conical shape. Internal stake loops are attached at each end of the opening in the floor to allow adjustment of the shelter ground contact to seal the opening.

Abstract: A vest-type garment is provided including right and left front panels removably securable together by a slide fastener. The opposite side portions of the vest defining those portions which extend over the shoulders of the wearer included elongated transverse strips of a first "VELCRO" material secured thereto and second strips of a second "VELCRO" material have one pair of ends thereof anchored relative to a corresponding pair of ends of the first mentioned strips and the second strips may be positioned in overlying relation to and releasably engaged with the first strips, over equipment bag straps disposed between the superposed strips.

Abstract: A tool or building construction implement is disclosed for use in constructing brick work, particularly for use by a bricklayer in construction of brick walls, or other brickwork, of conventional bricks and mortar. With use of the present invention, need is eliminated for the usual mortar board and trowel. The mortar trough is semi-cylindrical in shape, containing when filled with mortar the exact amount of mortar required to prepare brick joints cleanly and with savings of mortar otherwise wasted when excessive amounts are applied. The mortar trough requires no handle, and can be used for work in crowded places, such as under an overhang, near walls, and the like. In a first method of use, rotation substantially about a longitudinal axis allows deposition of the mortar contents on the row of bricks to be built up with an additional layer. In a second method of use, the trough can be filled and tilted to permit the mortar contents to flow along the surface to be worked.

Abstract: The engine comprises a generally toroidal cylinder containing a piston having optional permanent magnets or electromagnets disposed thereon. The piston rotates through the cylinder due to a force exerted on it by expanding vapor. A shutter valve extends across the cylinder at one point and the vapor is injected between the shutter valve and the piston thereby forcing the piston to traverse the extent of the cylinder. An exhaust port is disposed such that the piston will pass it toward the completion of one revolution. The expanding vapor is exhausted through this port after which the piston momentum forces it past the shutter valve where a fresh supply of vapor is injected and the cycle repeats itself. Sensors and valving arrangements are supplied for providing optimum timing of the vapor injection. Also coils are disposed about the toroidal surface through which the magnet carrying piston passes for the production of electrical energy.

Abstract: A chain sprocket having guide plates comprising flanges of a frangible material located along opposite sides of the sprocket is disclosed teeth and projecting outwardly therefrom to prevent lateral disengagement of the chain under conditions of severe usage, particularly with use of the sprocket and chain assembly on a racing motorcycle. The guide plates are particularly useful in guiding the slack lower reach on of a motorcycle chain during acceleration of a motorcycle, and are also useful in guiding the slack upper reach of the chain during deceleration.

Abstract: Coke logs are fed into a housing through an infeed opening at a regulated rate to control the particle size to which the coke is reduced by comminution in response rotation of a bladed rotor operatively positioned adjacent to the infeed opening. Water injected under pressure into the housing forms a slurry with the coke particles discharged from a bottom outlet opening of the housing.

Abstract: An angling house for fishermen having a molded two-part telescoping base with runners formed in the base and a forwardly extending handle to facilitate towing the device along lakes, and the like. The house includes a folding top having a plurality of radially extending frame elements which are pivotally connected to a common point on one of the base halves. Material is disposed over the frame members to form an enclosed top for the house.

Abstract: A game device including a target in the form of an open sided box-like structure having an inclined ramp at the open side thereof, concentric circles and numerical indicia on the bottom surface thereof to provide scoring capabilities in playing various games. A cube or cubes having rounded corners are rolled toward the target by the players with the cubes including arabic numerals on five sides thereof and an arithmetical symbol on the sixth side, thereby enabling various sporting events to be simulated, teaching basic math skills to children while providing entertainment and utilizing the element of skill as well as the element of chance.

Abstract: An encapsulated adhesive is disclosed for use in fastening denture plates as well as a method for fastening denture plates by use of the encapsulated adhesive. A capsule which dissolves upon contact with the human skin contains a predetermined quantity of solid adhesive. When denture plates are to be fastened in the mouth of a wearer, a capsule containing the adhesive, preferably a capsule which has been softened in a moisturizing container, is placed between the denture plate and mouth after the plate has been loosely seated in its approximate final position in the oral cavity. When pressure is applied to the dental plate and the capsule is compressed, liquefaction of the capsule causes the adhesive to spread between the denture plate and supporting tissue of the wearer.

Abstract: A router assembly including a router sub-assembly vertically adjustable relative to a supportive base plate through the utilization of a sub-assembly supported rack gear and a pinion gear meshed with the rack gear and journaled from the base. The base includes a handle portion for horizontal directional control of the router assembly during routing operations and oscillatably supported from the base. Connecting structure operatively connects the handle portion and the pinion gear for oscillation of the latter in response to oscillation of the former, whereby adjustable oscillation of the handle will be effective to vertically adjust the router sub-assembly relative to the base plate.

Abstract: The resurfacer includes an arbor attached to a grindstone. The arbor may be connected to a power tool to rotate the grindstone at a high rate of speed. A housing is disposed over the arbor and connected to a threaded adaptor. The size of the adaptor may be varied to conform to the valve being resurfaced. The adaptor threadedly engages the valve at which time the grindstone may be forced into engagement with the valve gasket seat. Also, small windows are incorporated in the adaptor walls in order to allow viewing of the grinding progress and venting of the grinding area to prevent pressure build-up.

Abstract: A trap for marine life which includes the combination of an enlarged trap in the shape of a truncated pyramid having an entrance opening in the top thereof and a trap structure mounted on the top wall which includes a peripheral open area to enable access to the opening in the top wall of the trap with the trap structure including a peripheral net which can be moved to a closed position when lifting the trap to retain the marine life therein. The openable and closable peripheral netting on the trap structure mounted on the top wall of the pyramidal trap includes a centrally located elastic member to retain the netting in a folded condition to define an opening generally coincident with the opening in the top wall of the pyramidal trap. The top edge of the side netting on the trap structure is vertically movable between a lowermost position in which the periphery of the trap structure is open to an elevated position in which the periphery of the trap structure is closed by the side netting.