Abstract: A plate-like device has six recesses in its top surface for holding in face up relation a set of six commonly used micrometers of from 0-25.4 mm (0-1") through 127.0-152.4 mm (5-6"). The width and length dimensions of the holder are approximately 187.325 mm (73/8") by 625.476 mm (245/8), respectively, and the recesses are specifically arranged to be contained in an area of this size as well as being arranged in continuously ascending order from one end to the other. The particular dimensions of the device allow it to be inserted in and removed from a conventional tool box drawer in a snug fit. It is rigid so as to be self-standing and supporting when out of a tool box drawer and has finger notches for manual handling and removal and a side edge taper and bottom edge rounding for efficient insertion and removal relative to a drawer. The top surface of the device also has auxiliary recesses for holding calibrating standards and one or more adjusting wrenches.

Abstract: A flat plate-like base member is capable of being seated on a supporting surface such as a putting surface. An upstanding pedestal is mounted on the top surface of the base member and has a front surface from which at least one elongated straight rod has cantilevered support in a plane parallel with the base member. The rod is supported at a height whereby a golf ball on the supporting surface and a putter head can be located freely thereunder so that the putter head can be moved into contact with the ball. The rod is of a length whereby the putter head can be moved therealong through a putting stroke while the golfer sights down on the putter head and golf ball in relation to the rod whereby to encourage a straight line impact against the ball.

Abstract: An inner cooled compartment for receiving articles to be preserved has a vacuum environment in it for the prolonged preservation of articles. Door closures for the compartment is associated with vacuum release valves to allow the closures to open. The inner compartment to be subject to vacuum may comprise a refrigerator area of a conventional household refrigerator or the freezer compartment thereof, or both. The vacuum storage hereof also has particular application to the vegetable tray compartment of a refrigerator and may contain a self-contained vacuum producing flexible container. The vacuum pump may be combined with the refrigerator operating structure or may be a separate outside mounted unit connected by a conduit into the compartments.

Abstract: A pizza base unit of crust has a plurality of waffle-type depressions in its upper surface that receive pizza toppings and serve to anchor such toppings on the upper surface of the pizza. In the method of forming the pizza, raw pizza dough is formed into a pizza size portion and is subjected to a first cooking step to form a crust while simultaneously providing a plurality of the waffle-like depressions in its upper surface. Pizza toppings are then placed on the upper surface of the cooked crust and in the depressions and this assembly is then subjected to a second heating step to complete the pizza for consumption. Apparatus for carrying out the method includes a hot plate with cooking areas arranged to receive raw pizza dough for cooking into a pizza crust.

Abstract: A block-type body member has a handle on the top thereof and a depending flange on the bottom. The flange is curved outwardly and terminates in a sharpened wavy cutting edge capable of moving under fish scales for removing the scales when the device is rubbed against the fish. In a first embodiment, the cutting edge extends around the outer defining portion of the body member and in another embodiment the cutting edge depends from triangular bottom wall areas disposed inwardly of the outer defining portion of the body member. The handle has a recessed fit in the body member and preferably comprises a semi-resilient material providing a good grip on the device.

Abstract: A base mount supports a secondary mount in surface facing relation and a pair of these mount assemblies are positioned in spaced relation to receive a pallet stringer between them. The mounts support circular cutter discs which are disposed in axially aligned pairs and also in laterally aligned pairs whereby to be capable of severing nails on opposite edges of a stringer in a single pass of a stringer through the space between the laterally spaced mounts. The base mounts support the secondary mounts and are capable of being retrofitted to existing machines. The base and secondary mounts are secured by cross plates that have a cutting edge to form a backup cutter for the cutter discs. The secondary mounts are hingedly supported on the base mounts by a cross hinge at the rear of the mounts and a spring and limit assembly is provided between the mounts to allow adjustment of the mounts for different dimensioned stringers.

Abstract: A fuel measurement instrument and method of monitoring fuel flow. The system is primarily for diesel engines, and is specially designed to measure fuel consumption and interface to host devices such as Marine Global Navigation Systems, On-Board Computer Systems of Off-Highway Mining Vehicles, Class 8 Trucks, Buses, Locomotives, and all other on-board computer systems.

Abstract: At least one core hole is provided adjacent an edge of a rock crusher component and removably receives a connector capable of attachment to a lifting line. In one embodiment, the connector is a bolt and the core hole has an enlarged portion for receiving a nut in a non-rotating fit. The nut receives a set screw plug when the bolt is removed. In another embodiment a hook and eye member is employed and the hook portion thereof engages the enlarged portion of the core hole. The connector includes a bracket that connects it with a lift line.

Abstract: A bag like main cover has side wall panels closed at the rear but open at the bottom and front. The top is closed from the rear to a point short of the front, leaving open top edges adjacent the front to fit around the upright gooseneck of the bicycle handlebars. Matching Velcro strips are attached to the side walls in the areas of the open portions thereof for releasably securing edges of the cover to lower portions of the bicycle and also to hold weather tight folds of the cover around the gooseneck. A hood-like auxiliary cover is shaped to releasably fit on and protect the handlebars and also receives the main cover therein for storing it when not in use. The auxiliary cover also has Velcro sealing strips that hold it on handlebars when in use and also strap it and the enclosed main cover to a bicycle portion when not in use.

Abstract: A reduced sized backboard has a corresponding sized reduced hoop supported thereon and also has an integral handle depending from the lower end thereof which allows a person to hand-hold the backboard in an upright position and maneuver it so that a reduced sized ball traveling toward the person can by skill of the person be caused to pass through the hoop. The handle also has an integral downward angled extension providing abutted emgagement against the wrist for steadying the hand-hold of the backboard. This angled extension has a releasable strap for securement to the wrist. The hoop is hingedly connected to the backboard and the handle has a hinge between its ends whereby the hoop and handle can be folded against the backboard for compacting the game for shipment and storage. The handle is removable from the backboard to allow the backboard to be mounted on a stationary support if desired.

Abstract: A tubular open-ended body member is arranged to be buried in the ground with opposite ends in alignment with the runway of a burrowing animal. One end of the body member has an international flange of reduced size which supports a running noose of line and an elastic carrier for this running noose. A trigger hangs in the body member and is associated with the flange so that when an animal engages the trigger, it will dislodge the elastic band and the running noose from the flange and engage them around the animal's body. The running noose is on a line having an anchor end engagable with the body member to cinch the running noose tightly around the animal, and hold the animal in a trapped position.

Abstract: A deck construction includes a concrete pier block having an upwardly opening recess forming an anchor seat for building elements. The recess opens out the side so that building elements can be laid horizontally therein. The recess also includes a central socket for receiving an upright pillar. The recess has particular dimensions for use with conventional existing lumber sizes and also for forming a strong but inexpensive concrete pier block for residential use.

Abstract: An elongated vehicle body has a forward bow portion, a stern, and a lower portion with the floor and sides runners defining a longitudinal rearwardly opening air channel in the underside thereof. The bow portion has a duct with a driven impeller therein communicating with a plenum chamber in turn communicating with the air channel. Valves are provided at the outlet for directing air flow from the plenum chamber selectively downwardly, rearwardly and forwardly and also for developing a vacuum under a forward portion of the vehicle to pull down a bow wave that may develop under forward movement of the vehicle. The runners have lateral openings adjacent the rear portion of the vehicle and actuator controlled rudders are disposed at these openings for movement inwardly to steer the vehicle and outwardly beyond the outer side of the runners for establishing a reverse thrust of the vehicle.

Abstract: A gyroscopic rotor has a shaft with opposite ends rotatably supported in a housing on a first or spin axis and capable of rotating around the housing at right angles to the spin axis, comprising a second axis. The support of the shaft in the housing is a circular track concentric with the second axis and positioned on opposite sides of and adjacent the ends of the shaft for rolling contact by end portions of the shaft when a torque is applied to the housing about a third axis at right angles to both the spin and second axis whereby to cause precession of the shaft and rotor about the second axis. The track comprises a circumferential groove with opposed surfaces of a type having a friction engagement with the end of the shaft to provide an improved rolling precessional movement of the shaft and rotor. A ring is supported in the circumferential groove and has notches receiving end portions of the shaft for establishing a drive connection between the shaft and the guide ring.

Abstract: A tool for forming a wire clamp using a piece of wire with a connecting loop at one end and at least one end leading from the loop. The tool has a body portion with a forward end arranged to engage the loop end of the wire for holding the loop end in a stationary position. The body portion includes a tension member for pulling the wire tightly around the article. In an embodiment of the tool, the nose end of the tool is pivotally attached to the body portion for reaching limited area spaces, and in another embodiment a wire slack take-up crank is provided on the tension member.

Abstract: A base member has a clamping surface and an arm extending from the base member at an angle. The arm is attached to the base member for pivotal movement and supports a power grinder for grinding a saw blade tooth by pivotal movement of the arm. The base member supports a clamp that releasably clamps the sharpener to a saw blade by engaging the blade between the clamping surface and the clamp. The base member has at least one projection adjacent the clamping surface that has insert engagement in at least one of the apertures in a saw tooth that are used for tool insert and removal of the tooth from the blade. A pair of the projections are provided for teeth that have two apertures. For teeth with one aperture only, a second projection on the base member is located on the base member for engaging a gullet portion of the tooth.