Abstract: A motor vehicle turn signal cancelling device operated by the turn signal cancelling pin projecting from the steering wheel of the motor vehicle includes a frame structure to be attached to the steering column of the motor vehicle near the steering wheel. A fixture having first and second oppositely extending arms is pivotally mounted to the frame structure and for movement along the longitudinal direction of the pivot axis. A third arm has its proximal end overlapping the fixture and extends outwardly from the fixture generally perpendicular to the first and second extending arms of the fixture. The fixture is biased upwardly against the proximal end of the third finger. A turn signal actuating lever is pivotally connected to the frame structure adjacent the fixture with its pivotal axis spaced from and parallel with the pivotal axis of the fixture.

Abstract: The invention consists of a combination safety guide and measuring tool providing a safe, reliable means for advancing wood over or through table mounted wood working equipment, and in addition, providing a measuring tool for many important wood working problems. Among the unique features provided by this device are a conventional push tool, a means for measuring the distance of the cutting tool from the wood piece, and a means for accurately measuring the height of the cutting instrument. Because of the unique design of this invention, the worker can perform many measuring functions without the necessity of several measuring tools and, in addition, have a safe, reliable pushstick for moving the wood piece through the wood working equipment.

Abstract: A method for surface treating a continuous flow of workpieces includes the steps of fluidizing a stationary bed of surface treating media, aggitating the fluidized bed of surface treating to create a scrubbing action to the surface treating media, suspending the workpieces from an overhead conveyor located over the bed of surface treating media and moving the workpieces to be treated suspended from the overhead conveyor through the stationary, fluidized aggitated media bed subjecting the workpieces to the scrubbing action of the media.

Abstract: A reversible anti-backlash power transmission for selectively transmitting power in opposite directions without backlash in the gear train. The transmission includes interconnected first and second gear boxes. Each gear box includes a drive shaft having a worm associated with the drive shaft for rotation therewith, a worm gear in meshing engagement with the worm, a driven shaft associated with the worm gear for rotation therewith, and a pinion gear structurally associated with the drive shaft for rotation therewith. A rack gear is in meshing engagement with the pinion gear of each of the first and second gear boxes. An electro-magentic coupler interconnects the drive shafts of the gear boxes. The coupler allows the automatic angular displacement of the drive shafts of the two gear boxes relative to each other to eliminate gear backlash in any of the mating gears.

Abstract: A fitted mattress cover for enveloping the top surface side and end surfaces of a mattress constructed to drastically minimize the shifting of the cover relative to the mattress. The fitted mattress cover includes a top panel for fitting in overlaying relationship to the top surface of the mattress and a peripheral skirt depending from the peripheral edge of the top panel for fitting an overlaying relationship to the sides and ends of the mattress. The depending skirt includes a layer of fabric material and a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart elastic cords stitched into the skirt fabric to gather the fabric material into folds perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elastic cords.

Abstract: A drill bit blade for masonry and rock drills incudes first and second lateral side surfaces, first and second flank side surfaces, and converging first and second tip face surfaces. A first lateral cutting edge is defined by the intersection of the first tip face surface with the first lateral side surface, and a first lateral trailing edge is defined by the intersection of the first tip face surface with the second lateral side surface. A first lateral cutting edge is defined by the intersection of the first tip face surface with the second lateral side surface, and a second lateral trailing edge is defined by the intersection of the second tip face surface with the first lateral side surface. A chisel edge is defined at the converging intersection of the first and second tip face surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding and packaging shoelaces into pairs with a circumscribing label therearound to hold the shoelace pair together in an oblong configured package. The apparatus includes a winding station for winding a pair of shoelaces into a circular coil configuration, a flattening station for flattening the circular shoelace coil into an oblong configuration, a device to transfer the circular configured shoelace pair from the winding station to the flattening station, a label delivery station proximate the flattening station for delivering labels to be wound around the oblong configured shoelace pair across the flattening station, a label wrapping station adjacent the flattening station in alignment with the label for wrapping the label about the oblong configured shoelace pair, and a device for moving the oblong configured shoelace pair and label from the flattening station to the wrapping station. The operation of the various stations of the apparatus are controlled by a central control device.

Abstract: An electrical connector device which provides for a sealed, weather-proof electrical connection in an electrical circuit. The electrical connector device includes a first housing element having a pair of first electrical fittings projecting therefrom and a second housing element having a pair of second electrical fittings projecting therefrom so that when the first and second housing elements are positioned next to each other the first and second electrical fittings cooperate with each other to complete an electrical connection. The first housing element also includes a pair of circumferential first flanges, each first flange surrounding a different one of the first electrical fittings, and the second housing element also includes two sets of concentric second and third circumferential flanges, each set surrounding a different one of the second electrical fittings.

Abstract: A disposable visored cap or mask to be worn during outdoor or indoor activities to shade the wearer's eyes from the light, or as a cap or mask representing a club mascot or displaying advertisements. The visored cap, and blank therefor, is fabricated of a flexible material such as paper, cardboard, and the like. The blank has a first end edge, a second end edge, an arcuate fold line spaced from the first end edge defining a visor therebetween, and a straight fold line between the first end edge and second end edge defining an intermediate portion between the straight fold line and arcuate fold line and defining a front panel between the straight fold line and second end edge. To fold the blank to form the cap or mask, the intermediate portion is folded upwardly about the straight fold line to overlay the front panel, and the visor is folded in the opposite direction or downwardly about the arcuate fold line to project outwardly from the front panel.

Abstract: A conveyor for conveying material from one location to another location includes a device for contacting the material on the conveyor as the material is being conveyed to crush, break, pulverize, or otherwise attenuate the material. The material attenuating device is particularly well suited for use on vibratory conveyors but can also be used in conjunction with other types of conveyors such as belt conveyors and the like. The material attenuating device includes a lever pivotally mounted for oscillatory motion. The lever is connected to the conveyor, or to a drive for the conveyor. The free end of the lever has a tool for contacting the material on the conveyor as it is being conveyed as the lever oscillates to crush, break, pulverize or otherwise attenuate the material.

Abstract: A label for marking an article for identification and description including a sheet of material such as paper or vinyl. In one embodiment, selected closed peripheral portions of the sheet material are removed from selected areas of the sheet defining identification and descriptive indicia. One surface of the sheet is coated with an adhesive material for attaching the label to a substrate. In another embodiment, at least one closed peripheral cut is made through the sheet defining the external boundry of identification and descriptive indicia.

Abstract: An improved gas-fired heater for supplying heat to a space, such as a vehicle cab, and simultaneously, heat to the engine block for running the vehicle. A heat exchanger simultaneously heats a coolant which supplies heat to the engine block, and air to the vehicle cab.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating a tool along a spiral path into a circular or orbital path includes a first shaft and a second shaft in end-to-end relationship. The apparatus includes a slide device interconnecting the adjacent ends of the first and second shafts for allowing the second shaft to move tranversely of and in a generally radial direction away from the first shaft as the first shaft rotates about its own longitudinal axis. The tool to be manipulated is attached to the distal end of the second shaft. As the first shaft rotates about its own longitudinal axis, the second shaft moves radially away from the first shaft so that the second shaft, and tool attached thereto, follow an initial spiral path leading into an orbital path centered on the longitudinal axis of the first shaft.

Abstract: A conductive track circuit for shock mounting a light bulb within a lamp housing particularly well suited for use on motor vehicles to protect the light bulb from shock loads and vibrations. The conductor track circuit includes mounting flanges for attaching the track circuit to the lamp housing, electrical conductor strip members integral with the mounting flanges for connecting the track circuit to a source of electrical energy, and resilient arms integral with the mounting flanges for holding the light bulb in position and absorbing vibrations and shocks. A blank from which the track circuit is formed includes three coplanar conductor tracks each having a mounting flange with an integrally formed terminal strip member extending from the mounting flange and an integrally formed arm extending from the mounting flange, the conductor tracks being in spaced juxtaposition and connected together by integral webs.

Abstract: A method for surface treating a continuous flow of workpieces includes the steps of fluidizing a stationary bed of surface treating media, aggitating the fluidized bed of surface treating media to create a scrubbing action to the surface treating media, submerging the workpieces to be treated in the stationary, fluidized, aggitated media bed subjecting the workpieces to the scrubbing action of the media, holding the submerged workpiece stationary within the fluidized, aggitated bed of surface treating media, releasing the hold on the workpiece, and removing the workpiece from the bed of surface treating media.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid to a surface includes a bottle for containing a supply of the liquid with a movable sleeve coaxially located with and receiving the outlet end of the bottle. The sleeve includes a valve which closes and opens the bottle outlet as the sleeve moves toward and away, respectively, from the bottle outlet. The sleeve also includes a metered liquid reservoir to the opposite side of the seal from the bottle outlet for receiving a predetermined measured amount of liquid from the bottle. A valve is located at the reservoir to control the flow of liquid from the reservoir, and a dauber tip is in liquid-flow communication with the reservoir for receiving liquid from the reservoir and dispensing the liquid on a surface.

Abstract: A latent ink which includes a liquid carrier, a latent image forming material as the coloring component, a thickening, film forming agent, and a liquid humectant. The thickening, film forming agent is used to adjust the viscosity of the ink as well as provides for the formation of a thin, clear film of uniformly dispersed latent image forming material when the ink is applied to a substrate. The humectant prevents the thickening, film forming agent from becoming brittle when applied to the substrate.

Abstract: A stand for holding a cut tree in an upright position includes a bowl for receiving the cut end of the tree trunk such that it rests on the base wall of the bowl. Three legs are equally spaced apart from each other around the perimeter of the bowl and are integrally formed at their distal ends with the side wall of the bowl. Each leg has a foot located proximate its distal end for contacting the floor of the facility in which the tree is to be erected such that the only portion of the stand in contact with the facility floor are the soles of the feet. The tree is maintained in the upright position by guys interconnecting the tree trunk to the legs proximate the distal ends of the legs. The stand also includes a device for adjusting the length of the guys so that adjustments can be easily made and the tree will be plumb.

Abstract: A combination running light and spot light device for a boat which includes a mast having a male fitting at its bottom end which is receivable in a female electrical receptacle. The male fitting includes electrical connectors which join with electrical connectors of the female receptacle completing and electrical connection therewith. A running light is attached to the top end of the mast and is electrically connected to the electrical connectors of the male fitting. A bracket is mounted to the mast for selected pivotal movement about the longitudinal axis of the mast, and a spot light is mounted to the bracket for movement with the bracket about the longitudinal axis of the mast. The spot light is also electrically connected to the electrical connectors of the male fitting.

Abstract: A disc screen separator device for separating or classifying materials. The disc screen separator device includes a plurality of parallel, spaced apart corotating shafts each having a plurality of spaced apart separator discs mounted thereon for rotation therewith. The separator discs on adjacent shafts are interspaced. A plurality of spacers are located between adjacent separator discs on each shaft to maintain the spacing between adjacent separator discs on each shaft. Both the separator discs and spacer discs are fabricated of a resilient material.In an alternative embodiment, a disc screen separator device includes a plurality of sets of first shafts, the shafts of the sets of first shafts being parallel, spaced apart, and corotating with a plurality of spaced apart separator discs mounted on the first shafts for rotation therewith. A second shaft is located in the interval between sets of first shafts with a plurality of agitator discs mounted on the second shafts for rotation therewith.