Abstract: This invention is an electric generator system which is wave and/or tidal driven and includes energy storage means to allow a constant electrical output to be realized. The above is accomplished through a counterbalanced walking beam which is wave driven. This beam is connected to one way ratchet drives and an interconnected spring system of varying torque capacities. A governor is connected to the spring system thereby allowing the generator to be driven at a constant speed.

Abstract: In abstract, a preferred embodiment of this invention is a heat storage tank particularly adapted for use in conjunction with solar energy systems. The tank is insulated about its entire exterior with control means being mounted in a special compartment within the tank. The heat generated by the controls is thus put to useful purposes rather than being dissipated into the ambient air. Also, a unique venting system is provided so that atmospheric pressure can be maintained within the tank without loss of the fluid therein due to evaporation.

Abstract: This invention is an energy efficient heating and cooling system. It is particularly adapted for use in conjunction with building type structures. Both liquid and gaseous fluids can be circulated at the same time through the heat exchange means. These exchangers can be either separately attached units or can form an integral part of the building structure itself. The exchangers are mounted on both northern and southern exposures and can accomplish a combination of functions either separately or at the same time to meet varying energy demand situations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ratchet handle having a handle assembly that is operative to turn an associated socket or the like in any one of three different turning modes. First, by oscillating the entire handle assembly about the axis of the socket, the socket is turned in conventional fashion. Secondly, by screwing or rotating either clockwise or counterclockwise the handle assembly about its longitudinal axis, a turning motion is imparted to the associated socket. Thirdly, by imparting a screw-ratchet action to the handle assembly a third mode of effectuating rotation of the socket is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual-ply fumigation and plant bed cover including an imperforated plastic type cover that acts to effectively seal a plant bed during fumigation and a cloth type cover for providing basic plant protection during the early growth of plants within the covered plant bed. The plastic type cover is stitched to the cloth type cover about a tear seam in order that at a selected time the plastic type cover can be torn or stripped away from the cloth type cover, leaving the cloth type cover stretched over the plant bed. To form the tear seam, a tape cloth strip is secured over the plastic layer about each side, and stitches are sewn through the tape cloth, plastic, and cloth layers. As a part of the method of the present invention, as disclosed herein, after seeding, the plastic type cover may remain intact with said cloth type cover until seed germination, so as to effectively expedite seed germination because of a greenhouse effect realized by the plastic type cover.

Abstract: The present invention entails a body related teaching kit for teaching children letters of the alphabet, their sounds, and sounds of long and short vowels along with sounds of selected blends. More particularly the body related teaching kit of the present invention includes a sound recording device adapted to play a body alphabet song that relates letters of the alphabet or sounds of various letters to parts of the body. Also forming a part of the body related teaching kit of the present invention is one or more body figures with selected body parts being color coded in relationship to two sets of cards. One set of cards is referred to as poster cards or master cards that includes a particular letter or blend along with a diagrammatic sketch or pictorial representation of the related body part. In addition there is a set of drill cards having both the respective letters or blends thereon along with a representation of the respective body part represented.

Abstract: A weighted device which is suitable for wearing about either the appendages or the body of the user thereof to build strength and for similar purposes. The present device is preferably constructed of a plurality of elongated weights interconnected in spaced relation to each other and enclosed within a fabric sleeve and encapsulated in a closed cell material with a soft vinyl coating which gives flexibility without bulging and eliminates bunching and shifting of the weights during violent maneuvers such as rapid movement exercises.

Abstract: This invention is a vehicle disabling means in the form of a plurality of spike-like devices adapted to project perpendicular to a road surface to puncture one or more tires of a fleeing vehicle. A plurality of the devices are preferably interconnected for ease of putting in place and removing as well as creating a flailing effect when engaged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a relatively lightweight, portable, hand controlled finishing machine for finishing cement like surfaces. The cement finishing machine comprises an elongated shaft that makes up the main frame thereof, and a rotary wheel rotatively mounted to said elongated shaft and driven by an electric motor also mounted to said elongated shaft. Finishing elements such as rocks, brushes, or even trowels are detachably secured to an outer exposed radial face of said rotary wheel. In operation, the cement finishing machine is supported adjacent a wall or surface to be finished and during the course of operation, an operator is able to manipulate and control the main frame such that the finishing elements engage and act upon the surface being worked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pull type multi-pass automatic tobacco harvester adapted to be connected to a farm tractor and pulled through a tobacco field for harvesting tobacco within the field. The pull type automatic tobacco harvester includes a main frame that supports a leaf defoliator assembly and a conveying system on each side thereof for receiving the defoliated tobacco leaves and conveying them to an area of collection. Connecting the harvester to said tractor is a hydraulically actuate swingable tongue that is pivotably mounted about the front portion of said harvester's main frame. When pivotably connected to a draw bar on the tractor, said tongue may be pivoted such that the trailing position of the harvester can be laterally varied relative to the tractor such that the defoliator assembly of said harvester can be properly aligned with any one of two adjacent tobacco rows that run along one side of the tractor.

Abstract: The present invention entails a combustion type engine of the internal reciprocally mounted piston type. Formed adjacent the conventional combustion pistons and communicatively open thereto are a series of steam pistons reciprocally mounted in alignment in face-to-face relationship with said combustion pistons. A steam generator is provided and utilizes engine exhaust heat to produce steam that is directed to the cylinders having said steam pistons reciprocally mounted for driving the same in time relationship to the reciprocal movement of said combustion pistons. Essentially the steam pistons are driven such that they assist in driving the combustion pistons by exerting a force against the combustion pistons during the ignition or combustion stroke of the combustion pistons.

Abstract: The present invention entails a transverse type pressure averaging primary device that is designed to be mounted within a duct and designed to sense both total and static pressures of fluid flow passing within the duct. More particularly, the pressure averaging primary system of the present invention includes high and low pressure lines that extend transversely across the duct and which generally includes multiple pressure sensing points along the lines for sensing both total and static pressure. In the case of the high pressure line, the respective total pressure sensing points thereof are appropriately confined within cylindrical shrouds. Selected cylindrical shrouds include extensions that extend to and are secured to the low or static pressure line for structurally integrating and reinforcing the spans of the high and low pressure lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stove of the type having a firebox and a second outer wall that defines an air passageway around the fire-box. Provided with the stove is a fan for forcing air around the defined air passageway for collecting heat from a burning fire within the firebox. A flue is communicatively connected with the firebox and extends therefrom through the defined air passageway and on through the outer wall structure of the stove. Co-axially disposed around the flue and communicatively connected with the air passageway is a vent for directing heated air from the stove. The co-axial relationship of the vent and flue assures that the flue gases must pass within the heated air passing in the vent or vice versa, and this gives rise to a very efficient stove inasmuch as a substantial portion of the heat associated with the flue gases being exhausted is transferred to the vented air.

Abstract: A nozzle pitot primary for effectively sensing and measuring differential or velocity pressure of a system of air or gas flowing within a duct or conduit. By determining differential or velocity pressure, it is appreciated that the air or gas flow can be readily determined. The nozzle pitot primary of the present invention comprises a nozzle designed to be installed within a duct or conduit with the nozzle including a constricting throat area relative to the duct or conduit in which the same is installed. Air or gas passing through the duct or conduit is directed through the nozzle so as to produce a generally uniform and predictable velocity profile within the nozzle downstream from the throat area therein. An array of static and total pressure pitots are provided in association with the nozzle and are spaced inwardly across a constricted area where the velocity profile is relatively uniform.