Abstract: This invention is a method, and an apparatus for practicing said method, wherein a resilient ring-like member of rubber or the like is expanded in a triangular configuration and slipped over the tails of swine for the purposes of totally interrupting the flow of blood and causing the tail to drop off, at the same time requiring no surgery or other techniques causing a loss of blood. The method utilizes a particular apparatus, a unique invention in itself, for expanding the ring in an unusual, economical, and rapid manner. The expanding apparatus comprises a pair of pegs mounted on jaws and activated away from one another by a pair of handles which in turn activate a third peg cooperating with the first two to form a triangular configuration.
Abstract: This invention is a new and unique snow removing apparatus to be fastened upon automotive vehicles, particularly relatively light weight vehicles such as pickup trucks and the like. The invention is characterized by a unique rotary snow pickup mechanism and throwing device together with a non clogging unique design discharge arrangement and wherein the apparatus is powered independently from the vehicle. Instantly removable attachment means and easily controllable height adjustment means are provided in cooperative relationship.
Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus for quickly and infinitely adjusting the degree of eccentricity of a rotating member wherein a first rotating member is provided with interlocking means to a second member carrying means to rotate at an adjustable off-center relationship to the primary radial center of the initial rotating member. The adjustment is accomplished by an interconnecting tapered fit between the two members utilizing a critical tapered angle which is capable of locking in position by the taper itself but yet which can release when desired for adjustment.
Abstract: This invention is a method for transfering energy alternately between two moving, rotating and swinging objects, and includes a pair of objects suspended in close proximity to one another in such manner that the suspension means for the two items may be wrapped around one another, and is characterized by one object swinging in a large circle with its suspension means wrapping about that of the other while the other stands relatively still, and subsequently the second object, without external interference, commences a circular and swinging action on its own, bringing the first to rest, and wherein the two objects may transmit motion from one to the other in this manner repetitively.
Abstract: This invention is a method, and apparatus for practicing said method, wherein cylindrical containers may be closed in an unusual and highly controllable manner, especially by persons who may have difficulty using their fingers in normal fashion, by means of first specially designed container chamber portion connectable to a second chamber closing portion wherein the two different pieces of apparatus are so constructed and so interact that by appropriate turning and the formation of the two parts the two parts can be caused to safely interlock, but at the same time can be formed for relative ease of opening. Included are the method for closing by a deformation together with twisting action and two matching portions which can operate cooperatively as described.
Abstract: This is a method, and apparatus for practicing the method, by which electrical fuses or circuit breakers which have become inoperative by failure or overload can be instantly identified. The method and apparatus involves the use of light emitting diodes or the like connected in parallel with fuses in such a manner that when a fuse or circuit breaker fails in carrying an electrical load the flow of electrical current will be diverted to the light emitting device and cause it to visually signal the failure.
Abstract: This invention is a method, and apparatus for performing the method, wherein ordinary single-pane windows, door, and the like, can be converted to double-pane or triple-pane insulated items. The method involves trimming of caulking material, disassembling the frame of the item, partially or fully, and placing suitable spacing material around the existing pane of glass, and placing another pane of glass adjacent the spacing material, inserting a pre-formed holding member into the frame encompassing the new pane, and reassembling the frame. The same procedure is followed for triple-pane, except that additional spacing material and glass are added.
Abstract: This invention is a method and an apparatus by which a barrier is automatically placed before partially opened doors, which barrier is automatically removed when the door is fully opened and safe for travel. The invention includes means to detect when the door is fully opened and thereupon to activate barrier removal means, together with barrier placement means automatically activated at any time when the door is not fully opened.
Abstract: This invention is a unique method and apparatus for securing doors, windows, and the like, from unwarranted entry so that limited opening of the door, or the like, can be accomplished. The invention further provides for the emergency release of the securement device by a person from the inside of the locked room. Methods and apparatus for adapting and installing the securement device is unique and the unwarranted entry is further accomplished by means of unique design for preventing jarring or vibrating the securement device out of position of proper operation. Additional features include the allowing of entry into the room from the outside authorized persons by means of undetectable access features.