Abstract: A tray adapted to contain poultry eggs during both the incubation and hatching thereof, in a continuous operation not requiring removal or handling of the eggs between incubation and hatching, consisting of a tray body of sufficient depth to contain hatched chicks, its floor being divided into compartments each of a size to contain a single egg, loosely, lying on its side, said trays being adapted to be stacked to any desired height, and each tray having a removable cover capable of supporting each egg in a position with its major axis substantially vertical when the tray is inverted. Each egg is movable from its vertical-axis position, which is the incubation position in which development of the embryo occurs, to its horizontal-axis position, in which hatching occurs as the chick pecks its way out of the shell, by simply inverting the stack of trays.

Abstract: A line winding device for fishing reels consisting of a holder for a spool of bulk line mountable on any rigid support, line being extendable from the spool for winding on the reel of a fishing rod, the holder being adjustable to position the spool in various positions relative to the support and to the fishing rod to provide twist-free and kink-free winding of the line on the reel, regardless of the type of reel being used.

Abstract: A process for carbonizing and then activating carbonaceous materials in a continuous process as performed by an apparatus consisting of an elongated, slightly inclined rotary retort into the higher end of which the material is deposited and from the lower end of which the product is removed, the material moving therethrough in the form of a tumbling bed, a system for introducing air in independently regulatable amounts into each of a series of longitudinally spaced zones of the retort, except a final zone closest to its lower end, in such a manner that contact of the air with the material bed is delayed for a substantial time after the air enters the retort, and a system for introducing superheated steam into the final retort zone as an oxidizing agent in such a manner as to immediately engage and thoroughly intermix with the material bed. Provision is also made for introducing air, rather than steam, into the final retort zone, in the event carbonization, but not activation, may be desired.

Abstract: A spring base for upholstered seating, particularly automotive seats having upwardly and outwardly inclined "wings" or bolsters at the sides thereof, consisting of a pair of spaced apart side bolster wires each adapted to be supported by spaced helical springs attached thereto and extending outwardly therefrom for connection at their outer ends to a fixed frame, and a series of relatively closely spaced spring cross wires extending between the bolster wires and connected thereto, certain of the cross wires being of relatively small gauge and extending only between the bolster wires, and certain of the cross wires being relatively heavy gauge and extending beyond the bolster wires and being angled upwardly and outwardly to provide spring support for the bolsters, all with the purpose of providing the necessary spring strength in the various areas of the seat, as well as the necessary closeness of the wires to provide adequate support for the helical springs and adequate support for the cushioning material appl

Abstract: A connector terminus for an elongated member consisting of a pair of spaced apart generally parallel wires, said terminus being formed entirely of the wires themselves and consisting of a loop formed in each of the wires in spaced relation from its end, the loops being coaxial transversely of said member for receiving a retainer pin to complete an actual connection, the extreme end portion of each wire being looped around the side of its standing portion distal from the other wire and extended toward and connected to the other wire to form lever arms resisting any force tending to pull the wires free of the retainer pin.

Abstract: A fish filletting knife consisting of a blade having a pair of extension members each pivoted at one end to the base of the blade, the extension members being movable between one position in which they form a carrying case enclosing the blade in order that it may be carried safely in the pocket or tackle box, and a second position in which they form a handle from which the blade extends in a use position, and a locking device operable to secure the blade rigidly relative to the extension members in either of said positions.

Abstract: A doorbell for pets consisting of a pair of scratch plates adapted to be hung movably respectively on the inner and outer surfaces of a door of a house or other building for yieldable movement toward said door under the impetus of a pet's scratching thereagainst, and an electrical system including an audible signalling device operable by switches mounted in the door and actuated by said scratch plates. Provision is made for maintaining operation of the signalling devices for any desired length of time despite merely momentary movements of the scratch plates, and for adjusting the force required to actuate the signals, both to prevent accidental operation by blowing wind, and to accommodate the device to pets of different sizes and strengths. The signals may be audibly distinguishable, to indicate whether the animal desires ingress or egress.

Abstract: A mop bucket connector comprising a clip of inverted U-shape the arms of which may be inserted downwardly respectively into a pair of wheeled mop buckets to assemble them into a unitary relationship, a spacer fixed to the clip and adapted to be disposed between the buckets, the clip arms being resiliently biased to urge the buckets against the spacer, and a handle connected to the spacer by means of which the bucket assembly may be propelled in the manner of a cart.

Abstract: A combination trash receptacle and chopping board comprising a cabinet adapted to carry trash bag therein having its open mouth just below the top of the cabinet, and a front door for removal of the bag, the top of the cabinet being formed by a chopping board hinged at its rearward edge to the cabinet to permit insertion of the trash bag, the chopping board being divided into front and rear sections, the front section being hinged to the rearward section to be raised for insertion of trash into the bag, and being forwardly movable to open a slot between the sections so that choppings from both sections may be swept through the slot into the bag.

Abstract: A special component strand for wire fabrics, the fabric consisting of one or more of the special strands extending in spaced apart generally parallel relation, and spaced apart, generally parallel cross wires extending transversely to the special strands, each cross wire being attached to each of the special strands at its point of intersection therewith, as by piercing said special strand or by being wrapped or twisted tightly thereabout. The special strand of the present invention consists of a spring wire core having a sheath of tough but compressible material having alternating ribs and grooves formed longitudinally in the surface thereof, the ribs permitting easy indentation of the strand by a cross wire twisted thereabout, for a more secure connection, and a pair of opposite grooves thereof reducing the strand to a relatively narrow neck for easier piercing by said cross wires.

Abstract: A liquid proportioning container consisting of a main reservoir and a measuring vessel, the latter being so calibrated that when filled with one liquid to a specified level and its contents added to the main reservoir, and the main reservoir then completely filled with another liquid, said liquids will be mixed in specified proportions. The measuring vessel may constitute an intrinsic portion of the main reservoir, such as a pouring spout or a liquid filtering device therefor or may constitute an integral portion of the main reservoir.

Abstract: A ball ejecting golf cup in which a golf ball comes to rest; on a vertical plunger disposed within the cup to traverse a sealed chamber, the plunger being spring-biased in an upward direction, the ball and plunger being depressible by the golfer with any suitable tool, such as the handle of his putter, with no requirement that he lean or stoop, and a device for retaining the plunger depressed for a short time, allowing the putter to be removed, and then to release the plunger to snap upwardly to eject the ball upwardly to a height convenient for the golfer to catch it. Mechanism is provided for adjusting both the time delay before the ball is ejected, and also the height to which the ball is ejected.

Abstract: A wheel for elevating water from moving streams, for purposes of irrigation and the like, consisting of a wheel supported for rotation on a horizontal axis, being supported for example by a barge moored in the stream, with the lower portion thereof immersed in the stream and having paddles mounted about its periphery whereby it is turned by the momentum of the stream water. At least certain of the paddles carry buckets which elevate water from the stream and dump it in a trough at a higher elevation than the stream level, from which it may flow for irrigation or other uses. The buckets are so configurated, and are movable relative to the wheel in such a manner, as to both dump the water at a maximum elevation in the wheel elevation, and also to provide a turning torque at the descending side of the wheel, so as to assist in its operation.

Abstract: A hay bale handling device adapted for use in connection with an ordinary front end loader attachment of a farm tractor, and consisting of a generally forwardly directed prong, or "spear" fixed to the scoop of the loader, so that the spear can be driven into a bale by driving the tractor forwardly, and can use the usual scoop controls for lifting, transporting and depositing the bale. The structure for mounting the spear on the scoop is quickly detachable to permit normal use of the loader, and is easily adjustable to permit mounting of the spear on loader scoops of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: An apparatus for carbonizing and then activating carbonaceous materials in a continuous process consisting of an elongated, slightly inclined rotary retort into the higher end of which the material is deposited and from the lower end of which the product is removed, the material moving therethrough in the form of a tumbling bed, a system for introducing air in independently regulatable amounts into each of a series of longitudinally spaces zones of the retort, except a final zone closest to its lower end, in such a manner that contact of the air with the material bed is delayed for a substantial time after the air enters the retort, and a system for introducing superheated steam into the final retort zone in such a manner as to immediately engage and thoroughly intermix with the material bed. Provision is also made for introducing air, rather than steam, into the final retort zone, in the event carbonization, but not activation, may be desired.

Abstract: An ocean crab trap consisting of a non-buoyant ring adapted to be secured to the end of a fishing line for casting or dropping to lie on the ocean floor, and adapted to have suitable bait secured therein, and a plurality of resilient snare nooses secured to the ring in spaced relation around its periphery and projecting outwardly therefrom, in order that a crab feeding on the bait must be standing in at least one of the nooses so as to be snared thereby when the fishing line is pulled in.

Abstract: A tractor having a frame supported by ground-engaging drive wheels, a tool bar carried by the tractor and on which various implements may be mounted, the tool bar being universally mounted on the frame whereby the implement may be raised above or lowered to the ground, and can follow the contour of the ground, a power unit also mounted on the tool bar so as to have a direct driving connection to the implement not affected by the universal "floating" movement of the implement and tool bar, and a driving connection between the power unit and the drive wheels, of a type not affected by the relative movability of the tool bar and tractor frame, in order that both the implement and the tractor may be driven by a single power unit. Mechanism is also provided for pivoting the tool bar to elevate the implement above the ground when desired, for supporting the tool bar while implements are changed, and for holding the implement firmly against the ground when required.

Abstract: A screw adapted to be driven by an ordinary straight-bladed screwdriver, the head of the screw having a cylindrical socket formed in the top surface of the head thereof coaxially with the screw shank adapted to receive the driver blade therein, the wall of the socket preventing lateral slippage of the driver blade from the socket and permitting turning of the blade, portions of the wall being offset resiliently inwardly to inhibit turning of the blade, and so configurated that a partial turn of the blade causes it to be gripped between portions of the offset wall to hold the screw releasably on the blade, so that the screw may be inserted in positions of difficult access, to resist rotation of the blade, more strongly after a further partial turn of the blade, whereby the screw may be driven by the blade with a suitable torque, and to yield completely on the application of a still greater torque, whereby to limit the maximum torque applicable to the screw by the screw driver.

Abstract: An air circulation and humidification system for stoves consisting of a steam generator heated by the stove itself, a steam-driven motor driven by the steam generator and operable to drive an air circulating fan, a controlled portion of the steam exhausted by the motor being directed into the hot air leaving the stove for humidification thereof.

Abstract: A mulch loosening rake consisting of a frame carrying a multiplicity of downwardly projecting spring teeth dragging the ground, said teeth being biased forwardly and downwardly but sprung rearwardly by forward motion of the frame, each tooth having a stop member intermediate its ends engageable with the frame after partial springing thereof to reduce its effective length to the portion between the stop and its free end, so as to increase its effective stiffness, and being so supported as to provide a pronounced downward movement thereof if allowed by ground contour to recover forwardly, so as to be enabled to follow the ground contour accurately.