Abstract: This invention is a flow control gate apparatus mounted between a discharge opening of a hopper assembly and between a portion of a conveyor assembly operable to control amount of grain or the like being discharged into the interior of the conveyor means. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor housing having a conveyor chain assembly mounted therein with spaced flight members to move the material laterally. The slide gate assembly is movable to opened and closed positions and control size of the discharge through the conveyor assembly having a horizontally movable slide gate member actuated by a control handle assembly. The control handle assembly includes a rack member secured to the slide gate member, a handle member mounted on a support shaft, and a pinion gear mounted on the support shaft engagable with the rack member to longitudinally move the slide gate member. The slide gate assembly is very compact requiring little vertical height so it can be easily installed in existing conveyor assembly system.

Abstract: This invention is a revolving examination table apparatus to be used by, for example, optometrists during eye examination to place a desired instrument between the patient and the doctor. More particularly, the table apparatus includes (1) a main, circular support base assembly; (2) a revolving table top assembly rotatably mounted on the support base assembly; and (3) an electrical control and drive assembly operable to control rotation of the revolving table top assembly. A central portion of the support base assembly and the revolving table top assembly is cut out to receive a chair and person (optometrist) therein while the patient sits opposite therefrom with the table apparatus therebetween.

Abstract: This invention relates to a utility diaper structure having a plurality of container assemblies connected to a diaper assembly. The diaper assembly resembles a conventional type, size, and shape having a main body member with a connector assembly to aid in connection of upper edges thereof. The container assemblies are a plurality of sealed members, each of which are releasably connected to the main body member. More specifically, the container assemblies are (1) a powder packet assembly having a baby powder material sealed within a container member; (2) a towel packet assembly having a towel member sealed within a container member; and (3) a baby oil packet assembly having a baby oil material sealed within a container member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cooler chest and dispenser structure including a can or object dispenser assembly releasably mounted in a cooler chest assembly. The cooler chest assembly has a main container body with a lid member connected to the main container body and operable in a conventional manner to provide access thereto. One endwall of the main container wall is provided with a rectangular opening that is covered with an access door assembly. The access door assembly includes a door member movable from opened to closed conditions relative the rectangular opening. The can dispenser assembly includes the access door assembly; a dispenser container structure; and a dispenser drawer structure connected to the dispenser container structure and positioned adjacent the access door assembly to dispense a can or similar object therethrough.

Abstract: This invention is a weed puller apparatus connectable to the rear or front portions of a tractor and can be used jointly with a cultivator to loosen the soil. The weed puller apparatus includes (1) a main support means selectively connected to the rear or front of the tractor; (2) a weed pulling means connected to the main support means; and (3) a power and control means operably associated with the power supply of the tractor and connected to the weed pulling means to drive same. The weed pulling means includes cooperating pairs of contacting weed pulling assemblies, some are driven by the power means and others are driven by frictional contact between adjacent ones.

Abstract: This invention is a brake apparatus connected to a screw machine to supplement the normal braking system therein. The brake apparatus includes an actuator assembly connected to a brake assembly. The actuator assembly includes an elongated connector rod having an actuator handle assembly connected to each opposite end of the connector rod and operable to move same axially. The brake assembly includes (1) an actuator arm assembly secured to the connector rod; (2) a support and linkage assembly connected to the actuator arm assembly; and (3) a brake band assembly connected to the support and linkage assembly. The brake band assembly includes a brake band member engagable with a brake drum member which, in turn, is operably connected to the main drive shaft of the screw machine. The connector rod is selectively moved axially to tighten the brake band member about the brake drum member for stopping rotational movement of the main drive shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wire matrix printer system using a plurality of unique print wire actuator mechanisms operable to print dots on a printing medium. The novelty is in each print wire actuator mechanism using an electro-mechanical combination including (1) a print wire actuator; (2) a permanent magnet collector; (3) a solenoid collector; and (4) a connector assembly holding the aforementioned together as a unit. The print wire actuator includes a print wire assembly having a wire member moved through a printing stroke under the unique combined force of (1) a torsion rod, and (2) a solenoid member. Additionally, the wire member is returned to the rest or starting position under the force of the torsion rod and a permanent magnet collector member.

Abstract: This invention is an air shock apparatus readily sold as original equipment or attached to existing motorcycles and operable to achieve an air cushioned ride. More particularly, the air shock apparatus includes a control and fluid supply structure mounted through a connector member to supply shock absorbing fluid to a front fork support member that is connected to a front wheel assembly of the motorcycle. The control and fluid supply structure includes (1) a reservoir tank to supply the shock absorbing fluid to the front fork support member; (2) a pump assembly to supply fluid to the reservoir tank; (3) a valve member to control fluid pressure in the reservoir tank; and (4) a fluid equalizer assembly to adjust pressure of the fluid to left and right sides of the front fork support member. The air shock apparatus is self contained and easily regulated for the best ride in regard to existing road conditions.

Abstract: This invention is a cooker - mixer apparatus utilized with a stove type heater element to cook and mix food products simultaneously. More particularly, the cooker - mixer apparatus includes a cooker means having an electrically driven mixer means connected thereto. The cooker means can resemble a conventional pressure cooker structure with a lid assembly releasably connected to a main container member. The mixer means includes a power assembly operable to drive a mixer assembly through a connector shaft assembly. The mixer assembly lies against a bottom wall and lower sidewall area of the main container member and includes a main hub member with four (4) equally spaced paddle assemblies connected thereto. Each paddle assembly includes a spoke member integral on an outer end with a flexible wiper end member. The spoke member is provided with cut-out, material flow channels to aid in mixing of the food product therein.

Abstract: This invention is a collapsible bumper hitch apparatus that is readily attachable to a bumper of a vehicle movable from a collapsed, folded, storage condition to an extended condition connectable to a trailer hitch ball member. The collapsible bumper hitch apparatus includes a hitch assembly pivotally connected to a bumper frame by a connector means. The hitch assembly includes first and second hitch arm assemblies, each having one end pivotally connected to the connector means and the other outer ends connectable to each other. The first and second hitch arm assemblies are movable into overlapping positions above the bumper member for storage purposes.

Abstract: This invention is a breather bag apparatus used with a sealed storage bin such as a silo allowing for expansion and contraction of the air within the sealed structure. This breather bag apparatus is mountable on the sidewall of an existing silo and having a bag member that is readily observable from adjacent the silo to ascertain whether such is operating properly.

Abstract: This invention is a snap lock structure used with paper or plastic bag members to close an open end in a sealed, airtight manner. The snap lock structure includes an upper clamp member integral through a connector section with a lower clamp member. The upper and lower clamp members are similar, each having a main body and outer clamp sections. The upper clamp member has an outer lock head portion which engages in a locked condition a lock receiver portion of the lower clamp member. The connector section has a shield member to maintain the bag members in proper position for clamping.

Abstract: This invention is a big bale handling apparatus to be moved through a trailer hitch and operable to load, convey, and unload large hay bales presently used in the farming industry. More particularly, the big bale handling apparatus includes an A-frame assembly resembling a boat trailer and having a bale connector means mounted thereon. The bale connector means includes a main support frame assembly having 1st and 2nd actuator arm assemblies mounted thereon, each having a bale connector assembly operable to grasp and hold a cylindrical bale member. A bale control assembly is operably connected to the bale connector means to control movement of the 1st and 2nd actuator arm assemblies in order to selectively grasp, lift, rotate, convey, lower, unload and unravel the bale member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a loud speaker system, and more particularly, the utilization of space to the utmost of efficiency for the reproduction of sound. The single unit of a loud speaker apparatus is most effectively mounted at the 90.degree. intersection of adjacent walls and ceiling, cater-corner across the ceiling to another single unit. The single unit application is limited in that a square corner is necessary to transmit the horn properly throughout the listening chamber, yet by using multi-unit configurations with a plurality of the loud speaker apparatuses, the invention will also conform to two adjacent walls, or a flat surface, or to be suspended within the listening enclosure.