Abstract: The present invention contemplates an improved material moving apparatus which is particularly useful for blowing insulation material into portions of various structures. The apparatus includes: a hopper, having a chamber; a hopper blade assembly; a blower assembly; and a discharge conduit. The blower assembly includes an air lock positioned about a discharge opening from the hopper, the air lock including a plurality of rotating vanes which divide the air lock into an inlet chamber communicating with the hopper and an outlet chamber through which air is blown. The material is discharged into the hopper chamber, contacted by the hopper blade assembly, and discharged from the hopper chamber into the inlet chamber of the air lock for transfer to the outlet chamber thereof for discharging the material from the material moving apparatus.

Abstract: An improved wind collecting apparatus utilized for transforming wind energy to rotary motion. The rotary motion then can be utilized for driving an electric generator, for example. The apparatus generally comprises four semi-cylindrically shaped wind collecting blades connected to a shaft which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation and includes blade and cable support systems for reducing the effect of various destructive forces and for providing structural integrity, the apparatus also including flexibly connected joints to provide some flexibility in the supporting structure while maintaining the required structural integrity.

Abstract: A template device for guiding a cutting tool in cutting engagement with a surface of a work piece to provide ornamental design in the surface of the work piece.

Abstract: A survival stick adapted for storing items having an upper section, a lower section and at least one intermediate section, the upper section, the lower section and the intermediate sections being removably connectable to form the walking stick. A compartment is formed in the intermediate section for storing items and compartments can also be formed in the upper and lower sections for storing items. One of the intermediate sections is removably connectable to a mid-point of the upper section generally between the upper and the lower ends of the upper section to form a crutch support.

Abstract: An improved method for inhibiting corrosion of internal structural members of reinforced concrete, such as the corrosion of reinforcing steel members in a concrete bridge deck or a concrete paved driving surface, due to salt migration into the reinforced concrete. In general, the method comprises applying an effective amount of a hydrolyzable organo silicon compound to the surface of the reinforced concrete to substantially cover the surface of the structure with the organo silicon, and contacting the resulting organo silicon coated surface, after a period of time effective to allow the organo silicon compound to migrate into the structure, with an effective amount of water to substantially wet the surface of the organo silicon impregnated structure.

Abstract: A Venturi type tube is coaxially connected with the depending end of an oil well pumping string for installation in a producing oil well for increasing the ratio of oil to salt water obtained from the well.

Abstract: A cutting head for a paved roadway resurfacing apparatus comprising a support block having a shoulder and a cutter having a shoulder mating with the shoulder on the support block to prevent rotation of the cutter with respect to the support block.

Abstract: An improved animal shelter having a feed dispenser is provided wherein the feed dispenser is disposable on one of the side walls, and preferably forms one of the sidewalls of the improved animal shelter. The feed dispenser includes a body member having a cavity formed wherein, the cavity extending from an upper end of the body member to the lower end of the body member. A feed trough is disposed adjacent the lower end of the body member so as to be in open communication with the cavity formed in the body member. Thus, animal feed can be disposed in the cavity of the body portion and stored therein for delivery to the feed trough.

Abstract: An improved sealant applicator having a nozzle, a mixer, and a mixer hydraulic motor for dispensing an elastomeric sealant formed by mixing a first component and a second component. A first and a second component conduit are connected to the mixer for delivering the first and the second components to the mixer and a first and a second hydraulic conduit cooperate in delivering hydraulic fluid to the mixer hydraulic motor. The first and the second component conduits and the first and the second hydraulic conduits are retained within a flexible conduit which cooperates to maintain a close proximity between the conduits so heat from the hydraulic conduits heats the components flowing through the component conduits. The various components of the sealant applicator are supported on or connected to a frame and the frame is rollingly supported on wheels. The sealant applicator includes means for rotatingly driving the wheels in a forward and a rearward direction for drivingly moving the frame.

Abstract: An improved ocular prosthesis is provided in which the diameter of the pupil of the prosthesis can readily be varied to correspond to the diameter of the pupil of a person's natural eye when same is exposed to either direct or indirect light.

Abstract: A backing stabilizer for use in conjunction with a tractor having a tractor trailer pivotally connected thereto and another trailer with a tongue having one end pivotally connected to the tractor trailer and having the opposite end pivotally connected to the other trailer. The backing stabilizer includes a continuous cable having a portion connected to the tongue, means for movably connecting a portion of the cable to the trailer, and means for moving the cable to a slack condition wherein the tongue is pivotally movable and for moving the cable to a taut condition wherein the tongue is substantially held in a nonpivotable position by the cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cargo loading apparatus for loading a cargo disposed on a first level onto a deck disposed on a second level generally above the first level, the deck having a cargo supporting surface and an end. The cargo loading apparatus includes a platform with a cargo supporting surface for supporting the cargo to be loaded onto the deck, a base which is hingedly connected to the platform, and means for pulling the base and the platform connected thereto onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck. The base is of a sufficient size such that the base and the platform are positionable in an initial loading position wherein the platform is supported generally on the first level and the base extends from the platform generally toward the deck to a position wherein the end of the base is disposed generally above the second level and a portion of the base engages the end of the platform.

Abstract: An improved self-releasing locking unit, such as a self-releasing locking edge support, in an inner spring assembly wherein the locking unit can be employed to secure the inner spring assembly in a compressed condition during the covering of same, and which will release the inner spring assembly from the compressed condition after the covering procedure has been completed. The self-releasing locking unit comprises a hook connected to the peripheral lower frame of the inner spring assembly and a hook receiver connected to an upper portion of the inner spring assembly. The hook is biased in a first position near the lower frame and is movable to a second position wherein the hook is disposed substantially normal to the plane of the lower frame and is adapted to engage the hook when the lower and upper frames of the inner spring assembly are in a compressed condition.

Abstract: An improved gate assembly and gate control assembly for operatively controlling the movement of the gate assembly in material discharging equipment is provided wherein the gate assembly comprises a first and second clamshell gate member, a connecting assembly for pivotably connecting the first and second clamshell gate members to the equipment and substantially synchronizing the movement of the first and second clamshell gate members between a closed position, and an open position, a gate moving assembly operably connected to the first and second clamshell gate members for moving the first and second gate members between the closed and the open position, and the gate control assembly operably connected to the gate moving assembly, the gate control assembly selectively activating the gate moving assembly such that the first and second gate clamshell members are moved between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A materials handling device suitable for mounting on a structure, such as a pickup truck, so that heavy materials, such as cylindrical bales of hay, can be selectively loaded and unloaded onto the pickup truck for transportation from one location to another. The materials handling device comprises a housing assembly pivotally connected to the support structure so that the housing assembly is substantially vertically disposed adjacent an edge of the support structure; a frame slideably positioned within the housing assembly; a material engaging assembly mounted on the lower end portion of the frame so as to extend in a direction away from the support structure; and a frame and housing actuator assembly disposed between and interconnecting the support structure and the upper end portion of the frame. The actuator assembly, which is pivotally connected to the frame and the support structure, selectively moves the frame between a vertically lowered position and the vertically raised position.

Abstract: A planer apparatus for cutting a selected upper portion of a roadway surface to coincide with a preselected reference plane, comprising a main frame drivingly supported by a drive assembly, the main frame carrying a planing assembly comprising a rotating cutter drum assembly and a cutter drive assembly. The cutter drive assembly comprises a pair of cutter power assemblies which are disposed on one side of the main frame and which are connected to a rotating hub member. The rotating hub member is carried by load-bearing hub support surfaces, with the rotating hub member rotatably driving the cutter drum assembly.The planer apparatus further comprises an upper material lifting conveyor for elevating and moving roadway material disengaged from the roadway by the planing assembly. The upper material lifting conveyor features an upper conveyor cover connecting the side members of the upper conveyor frame, with the conveyor motor assembly mounted on the upper conveyor frame between the side members.