Abstract: A horizontal disc supported on a sawmill carriage arranged to project into a kerf made by a horizontal saw on the carriage whereby to provide vertical braced stabilization between a log and the carriage. The carriage also supports an abutment foot which faces the log and is arranged to have slidable engagement with a vertical surface of the log to control the depth of cut. The horizontal disc and abutment foot have adjustable movement whereby to have simultaneous extending and retracting movements. Hold down wheels are also provided which when set are arranged to forceably press the wheels down on a log to provide vertical stabilization.

Abstract: A patient transfer apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to facillitate the transfer of a patient lying flat, from a first patient support such as a bed or table to a second patient support such as a stretcher, or vice versa. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid, planar board which bridges between the patient supports, and a stop secured to the bottom of the board which fits between the patient supports and abuts the side edge of the receiving patient support to prevent movement of the board as the patient is slid across it. The method relates to using the apparatus to slide a patient from one patient supporting surface to another, particularly on an incline where the first and second patient supports are at different heights.

Abstract: A disc-shaped grinding wheel has a peripheral grinding edge, and according to one feature of the invention a centered grinding point is used on the grinding wheel for precise and symmetrical sharpening of right and left cutter elements of a saw chain. The chain is supported by a chain holding bar which in turn is supported on a pivot support on the base of the machine. The pivot support provides adjustment of the bar for oblique engagement of the grinding wheel with the cutter elements. The pivot support also provides a tilting adjustment of the chain holding bar for engagement of the grinding wheel with the cutter elements at a secondary angle whereby to sharpen chisel bit chains. The pivot support also allows the machine to sharpen chipper tooth chains.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for a chisel-bit type saw chain is arranged to hold cutter elements of the chain adjacent the grinding edge of a grinding wheel for sharpening the cutter elements wherein the angle of grind can be adjusted. For this purpose, the chain holder has pivotal support on a base with a radius directed to the grinding point of the grinding wheel. Also, the holder supports the cutter elements such that their pivot support is at the grinding point. No other adjustments of the motor and grinding wheel assembly or the chain holder is necessary.

Abstract: A body portion is attachable to powered lifting mechanism and has an anchor projection arranged to be engaged by an end loop of a strap formed by a doubled back portion of the strap. Abutments are provided on the body portion that are offset from the anchor projection to provide a reeved engagement by the doubled back strap such that a load end of the strap is arranged to pinch a free end against an abutment by a lifting force on the load to secure the strap non-slidably in the connector. The anchor projection and abutments are disposed at the front surface of the body portion for simple edge loading movement of the strap. The connector can be used to form a simple loop type of support or it can form a choker type of loop.

Abstract: A body member has a plurality of pegs projecting integrally in spaced relation and in a line. These pegs form individual hooking pegs for swivels of elongated fishing leaders and also form wrapping areas therebetween for leaders which are wrapped in a direction parallel with the pegs. The body member has a puncturable surface whereby the fish hook end of the leader can be anchored by sticking the point of the fish hook into the body member. In one embodiment, the body member is rectangular and is formed of two halves secured adhesively together along the line of the pegs and holding the pegs in projecting integral relation. In another embodiment, the body member with the pegs is in the form of a drum mounted on the end walls of a box-like frame and having a crank handle on one end.

Abstract: A U-shaped body portion has an attaching end for a cable or hitch connection and an opposite open end for receiving a strap to be connected to the body portion. The body portion includes a pair of anchor bars arranged to receive a doubled back and looped end of a strap arranged to pinch the strap when a pulling tension is applied to the strap. A removable pin is mounted in the body portion and disposed between the anchor bars and the attaching end for insertion in the loop of the looped end of the strap.

Abstract: A body portion is supported in upright position by a support stem and has wind propelling blades arranged to rotatably drive the body portion when subjected to air currents. The body portion has front and rear surfaces one of which may support a rear view mirror and the other of which may support a reflector. The body portion has a lock nut for holding it stationary on the stem, for allowing rotation thereof when released. The body portion has forward and rearward as well as lateral adjustable positioning on the stem, and the stem has lateral positioning on a bracket that mounts it on a vehicle.

Abstract: A main body member is supported by transverse supports on a pair of pontoons. The main body member supports an operator's seat, a cargo rack, a pedal drive propeller assembly, and a rudder. The main body member has longitudinal slots in its surfaces that are associated with longitudinal interior sockets for adjustable engagement with the seat, the cargo rack, a support extension for the pedal drive propeller assembly, and the transverse supports. By means of such adjustable engagement, attachable portions are capable of longitudinal adjustment for establishing the desired trim of the cycle on the water with the operator or operators supported on the seat. Also, the support extension for the pedal drive propeller assembly is capable of longitudinal adjustment to accommodate the stature of the operator or operators after the plane of buoyancy has been established. Furthermore, seat and propeller assemblies for one or two persons are capable of being substituted one for the other.

Abstract: A self aligning coupling apparatus for mounting on a towing vehicle or a towed vehicle. Included is an extensible coupler mounted on gimbal axles adapted to tilt up and down and sideways in rotary motion in making a connection to an unaligned vehicle. The coupler telescopes inwardly into a funnel shaped device to complete the alignment as the vehicles are moved closer together.

Abstract: A dog coat is provided of a size which is arranged to cover the chest and a portion of the neck as well as the sides and back. The coat has an inner surface provided with flea repelling strips removably mounted in lines of cross loops which provide for replacement of the strips and also which provide good exposure of the strips to the dog.

Abstract: A base is arranged to be mounted on a saw chain grinding machine adjacent to a saw chain holding bar. A shaft has first and second projections engageable with the cutter elements for holding the cutter elements down and laterally against an opposite side wall of the edge slot of the saw chain holding bar. The second projection engages the cutter elements prior to the first projection.

Abstract: A base is arranged to be secured in a fixed position adjacent a grinding wheel of the type having a pair of grinding surfaces extending in different planes. A slide arm is mounted in the base and carries a single grinding wheel dressing tool with two positions. One such position is for grinding one of the wheel surfaces and the other position is for grinding the other wheel position. The structure and mounting of the dressing tool on the support is such that it is precisely positioned in each of its two positions for dressing the grinding surfaces.

Abstract: A flat flexible strip has a length by means of which it can be reciprocated longitudinally in rubbing engagement with tooth surfaces. The strip is constructed of crossed strands forming cross ridges in surfaces of the strip that produce a frictional scrubbing engagement against teeth surfaces when the strip is reciprocated longitudinally. Strands can be arranged in a woven pattern or a haphazard pressed pattern. The edges of the strip are reinforced in a non-raveling structure. The strip may be of a width up to about 1/2 inch and a thickness up to about 4 mls.

Abstract: A flat elongated body member has indicia markings on its top surface and a slot is provided in such top surface in which a cutter member is slidably guided. The cutter member has a rearward portion biased to an upwardly angled position by a spring. Such rearward portion supports a cutter blade on one side of the cutter member so as to lie closely adjacent one side edge of the body member. In the upper angled position of the rearward portion of the cutter member the cutting edge of the blade is disposed above the bottom surface of the body member but projects below such bottom surface in a cutting position when the rearward portion of the cutter member is forced downwardly. The cutter member includes a compartment for the storage of store cutter blades. Also the body member has one or more lateral projections for alignment in cutting functions.

Abstract: A sealed glass tube having an electrical conductor therein arranged when combined with a high voltage and an encircling perforated metal member on the tube to produce ozone. The tube has an electrically conducting cap fitted on and integrally secured to one end thereof, and an externally threaded adapter is mounted on the cap for quick attachment to and detachment from an ozone generator manifold. The conductor has a projecting end secured to an outer end wall of the cap, and such wall in turn has a lug attached thereto providing quick attachment to a source of high voltage.

Abstract: The frame for the kite extends outwardly to side tips at a swept back angle and includes a pair of inwardly disposed extensions leading rearwardly at an angle directed to the opposite side of the kite. The extensions extend across each other at an angle to form the sides of a triangle and a closed reinforcing frame triangle is formed by these extensions in combination with a laterally extending spreader bar. Abutment and friction collars are associated with the frame portions for holding the latter together and for allowing the frame to be wholly or partially disassembled for handling and storage. The kite includes bridles and connecting fly lines to accomplish stunt flying either as a single kite or multiple kites in formation.

Abstract: A strip of staples is supported on a base portion and confined by an enclosure such as a bubble pack. The base portion has a non-setting adhesive on its lower surface for temporary attachment to a supporting surface, such as a stapler surface. A removable protective layer is provided on the adhesive surface to cover the latter until attachment is to be made to a supporting surface. The enclosure includes a pull tab at one end to pull it away from the base portion for removal of the strip of staples.

Abstract: A tubular member includes a pair of cooperating sections hingedly connected together longitudinally thereof and arranged to be open to allow an anchor line to be inserted or removed laterally therein from the side. The cooperating sections have releasable fastening portions to allow insertion or removal of the anchor line. The tubular member has an anchor line engaging lever with an operative position capable of providing unidirectional axial movement of the anchor line through the tubular member. A float is connected directly to the anchor line engaging lever and controls the operation thereof in an anchor retrieving function, or in a function wherein the device serves as a marker buoy.