Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention comprises a spinner bait fishing lure having a spinner, a slidably mounted carriage, and a generally conical shaped water diverting member adapted to receive the carriage therein. A rattle is pivotally mounted within the carriage such that upon rotation of the spinner, the carriage is reciprocated side to side causing the rattle to strike the carriage emitting sounds therefrom. The method of the invention includes providing a spinner bait fishing lure having a carriage and rattle therein, attaching the spinner bait to the fishing line; casting the lure into fish infested water; and pulling the lure through the water by reeling in the line causing the rattle to strike the carriage, thereby emitting sounds therefrom.

Abstract: A vertically oscillating fishing lure has an elongated lure body with a transversely extended wing secured to the body in position such that a substantial portion of the wing is positioned longitudinally forwardly of the center of gravity of the lure. A hook is pivotally secured to the lure body adjacent the rearward end thereof and an attachment eye is secured at the forward end at a vertical position no lower than the lowest portion of the wing whereby a vertically oscillating generally sine wave action is imparted to the lure in response to forward advancement to the water by a line attached to the eye.

Abstract: A method for improving a prepared food product of the type with ground field corn, includes grinding mature sweet corn to produce ground sweet corn and substituting that ground sweet corn for at least a portion of the ground field corn ingredient of the food product. The food product is then prepared in the usual manner with the mature ground sweet corn. The invention is directed to the improved prepared food product, as well as to the method of preparing it.The method of the invention is applicable for enhancing both human food products as well as various pet food products.

Abstract: A double door swing control apparatus for facilitating the simultaneous opening of a pair of conventional, separately hinged double swing doors having hinges attached externally to the door such that the pivot axis of the door is external to the door. The invention includes a pair of spools and a pair of brackets secured to the top or bottom surface of the respective doors. A shaft connects each spool to a respective bracket, whereby movement of the associated door causes rotation of that spool. Cables connect and extend between the spools such that rotation of one spool causes an equal and opposite rotation of the other spool causing the doors to open and close in unison. The invention may be mounted either above or below the door.

Abstract: The grain moisture sensor of the present invention includes a plurality of conductors for communicating a variable voltage between two points. The conductors are mounted on the continuous flow dryer wall between the exterior and interior walls, in the heat plenum and oriented such that the grain flows between the conductors in response to the action of the variable discharge means. The sensor further includes electrical circuitry for measuring the capacitance of the conductor, calculating the percent moisture content of the grain and controlling the speed of a discharge means so as to control the discharge of grain from the dryer in response to the moisture content of the grain being lowered to a predetermined level.

Abstract: A tub and shower seat adapted for mounting on a wall surface in a tube or shower stall includes an upright seat back, a seat member pivotally connected to the seat back for up and down pivotal movement between an upright storage position and a substantially horizontal use position, and seat supports for limiting downward pivotal movement of the seat member to the use position thereof. Seat back mounting brackets provide for pivotal movement of the seat back about a generally horizontal pivot axis adjacent the upper portion thereof so that the seat back and seat member may be pivoted upwardly and outwardly relative to the brackets for cleaning and disinfecting the back surface of the seat back and the wall surface on which it is mounted.

Abstract: An add-on compartment for a trash receptacle includes a open topped material receiving compartment having spaced apart front and back panels protruding transversely outwardly from one side of the compartment for receiving a trash receptacle between them. The panels extend outwardly sufficiently to overlie the walls of the trash receptacles so that the combination compartment and receptacle give the appearance of a unitary structure. A trash bag retaining lip is formed on the upper edge of the compartment and a depending skirt may be provided to cover at least the front wall and outer most side wall of the compartment to provide a smooth continuous appearance with the front panel and a trash receptacle to be received between the panels.

Abstract: A small parts container includes a top wall, bottom wall and peripheral sidewall connected to define a parts containing chamber. A moveable lid affords access to parts in the container. Aligned openings are provided through the top wall and bottom wall and an internal generally tubular wall surrounds those openings for defining a rack member receiving slot through the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and transporting one or more large bales of material, comprising a trailer to be towed by a towing device and hydraulically powered by an outside source, preferably incorporated in the towing vehicle. The apparatus has tines adapted to fit beneath a bale and cradle and lift the bale in the manner of a fork lift, which is done by exerting force downwards on the wheels of the trailer, thus lifting the frame and attached tines. Connection to the towing device's three-point hitch also affords a lifting device. A device may be provided for shifting the trailer between a transport position, where the trailer is generally aligned behind the towing device, and a working position where the trailer is aligned outwardly and behind the towing device. The tines are positioned generally horizontally and substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the trailer. Bales are lifted by the apparatus off the ground for transportation.

Abstract: A seed planter unit includes a frame adapted for connection to a prime mover, a furrow opener carried on the frame for opening a furrow in the grond in response to advancing movement of the frame, a seed tape dispenser operative to support an elongated biodegradable seed laden tape, structure for directing the tape downwardly from the dispenser into ground engagement behind the furrow opener and a first press wheel carried on the frame at a position to roll over the dispensed tape and hold it in a generally stationary position against the ground in response to advancing movement of the frame. Soil covering discs and a second press wheel may follow the first press wheel for burying and stabilizing the seed tape within the ground. Fertilizer and agricultural chemicals may be incorporated into the seed tape or separately dispensed tapes for controlled application adjacent the planted crops.

Abstract: A vented closure apparatus for a container having an open ended neck, including a cap having a top wall and a generally tubular sidewall depending therefrom and adopted for attachment to the neck of a container. The cap further has an aperture through which liquid may flow from a container onto which the cap is secured. The closure further includes a flow control insert insertable into the cap and operative to control flow through the aperture, the insert and cap being of respective sizes and shapes to define a generally closed chamber therebetween. The cap has a gas passage hole in communication with the top of the chamber and the insert has a hole in communication with the bottom of the chamber.

Abstract: A spring insert for a waterbed mattress includes a plurality of spring bellows units arranged in upright relation within the mattress. Each bellows unit has a top wall and pleated sidewall which is collapsible from a normal expanded height to a shortened compressed height wherein the internal volume of the bellows unit is substantially reduced. Each bellows unit furthermore has a bleeder opening through one wall so that a compression load exerted on the bellows unit through the mattress top wall is resisted by both spring action and hydraulic action of the bellows units. The bellows units may be interconnected to form upper and lower sections arranged in stacked relation. Stacked pairs of upper and lower bellows units may be arranged in fluid communication to define joint hydraulic chambers.

Abstract: A tripod table having a generally equilateral triangular table top to which are attached three table top support legs, each to a different side of the table top. Each table top support leg is constructed of three triangular sections. These triangular sections may be folded along preformed fold lines to form an assembled table top support leg. The folded triangular sections may then be secured in the folded support position by appropriate fasteners.

Abstract: A load bearing scaffold adapted to disperse load forces to interior room surfaces. The load bearing scaffold includes a pair of generally parallel telescopically adjustable horizontal beams. The horizontal beams are supported on at least one end by at least one pair of generally parallel vertical beams. The vertical beams are interconnected in spaced apart relation by at least one cross bar. The scaffold is assembled so that the vertical beams and cross bar abut against one wall while the horizontal beams abut against the ceiling and opposite wall. Articles may be supported by being suspended from the vertical beams or horizontal beams of the scaffold.

Abstract: Glow in the dark artwork which includes a luminescent layer formed of a luminescent material such as a fluorescent or phosphorescent paint or coated layer. The luminescent layer is secured with its luminescent surface covered by image means. The image means has an image formed on its surface via a plurality of image defining opaque and translucent areas. Opaque areas of the image means prevent photons emitted from the excited atoms of the luminescent material from passing through the opaque areas of the image means as light. Translucent areas of the image means allow photons emitted from the excited atoms of the luminescent material to pass through the translucent areas of the image means as light. In this way a glow in the dark image may be produced. Securement means is also provided for securing the luminescent layer to the image means.

Abstract: A compost water heater includes a digester housing adapted to be filled with layers of fresh organic matter. A water tank within the housing is heated by the natural composting of the fresh organic matter. Water lines are provided for filling and drawing water from the tank. The digester includes a force air supply system for dispersing air throughout the fresh organic matter. Water may be prewarmed to ground temperature in a first fill tank buried below the digester housing. Water from the first fill tank may be further prewarmed by a solar heated water tank, likewise buried below the digester housing.

Abstract: A centrifugal air cleaning apparatus includes a housing defining a filter compartment containing a generally tubular filter cartridge having the open upper end thereof in communication with an air outlet opening through the top wall of the filter compartment. A vacuum source is provided in communication with that air outlet opening to effect vacuum pressure within the filter compartment. An air inlet opening through a side wall of the filter compartment has a multi-baffled flame arrestor associated therewith for extinguishing sparks in the fumes being drawn into the filter compartment and for directing the incoming air flow tangentially of the filter cartridge so that a portion of the pollutants carried in the fumes are separated by gravity before the fumes contact the filter cartridge. An injector conduit is provided within the flame arrestor to facilitate blowdown.

Abstract: An anti-theft system for electronic component(s) with conventional data port connectors. The invention includes a single sensor or a plurality of interconnected sensors. Each sensor includes a housing and a pair of interconnected conventional data connectors. Switching means is associated with each conventional data connector so that an open alarm circuit connected to the switching means is opened when the data connector is plugged into a compatible data connector and closed when the data connector is unplugged from a compatible data connector. Likewise, closed alarm circuitry is also connected to the switching means which is closed when the data connector is plugged into a compatible data connector and opened when the connector is unplugged and whereby if the closed alarm circuitry is cut an alarm will sound.

Abstract: A method of cleaning oil slicks or chemical spills on a body of water or on the ground or other floor surface is disclosed. The method includes spreading a poplar bark-based product either onto a floating net on a body of water or onto oil or a chemical spill on a ground surface and absorbing the oil or chemical into the product. The soaked product may then be removed and a substantial portion of the oil or spilled chemical is recoverable from the product, such as by compressing it. The product may be spread onto a beach or shoreline for cleaning up a prior oil spill or the product may be spread on a clean beach or shoreline to protect it from contamination by any future oil slicks or chemical spills. The poplar bark-based product may be placed in flexible elongated socks for convenient handling for cleaning smaller spills from a surface.