Abstract: This invention relates to a machine insulation jacket assembly which can be mounted on an injection heater barrel utilized in plastic molding machines that operate to handle high temperature molded plastic for forming the into molded plastic parts. The machine insulation jacket assembly includes a primary jacket assembly used in conjunction with an end cover jacket assembly to be mounted about and enclose the ejection heater barrel. The primary jacket assembly includes a main support body member interconnected in a mounted condition through a plurality of connector strap members. The main support body member is provided with outer and inner wall sections having an insulation body section mounted therebetween. The connector strap members are operable in order to engage and hold the main support body member in a clamped and sealed condition about the injection heater barrel.

Abstract: This invention is a universal bag spreader apparatus utilized to prepare a container member having a baked product therein in a proper condition prior to a bag closing operation. The universal bag spreader apparatus includes 1) a basic support assembly having a main blower and filter assembly connected thereto; 2) an adjustable air discharge assembly connected to the main blower and filter assembly; and 3) a main control assembly to control blower motor operation and air flow volume. The main flower and filter assembly include a power blower assembly operable to receive inlet air through an inlet air filter assembly.

Abstract: This structure includes a head protection assembly to be attached to a hard hat structure including a brim support section mounted about a tapered brim section of the hard hat structure; a mid-body cover section integral with the brim support section; a chin protection and anchor assembly integral with a lower portion of the mid-body cover section; and a nose and cheek cover attachment which can be readily attached to the mid-body cover section. The chin protection and anchor assembly and the nose and cheek cover attachment are provided with readily adjustable connector and anchor assemblies to achieve the maximum fit about a person's head utilizing this invention. Another embodiment is a similar head protection assembly connected to the hard hat structure constructed of a spaceage sunscreen material for summertime usage. A third embodiment is a cap head protection assembly which can be readily attached to a baseball type cap member or other head protection covers through use of a cap connector assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to an anti-freeze separator assembly connected to a piece of equipment in outdoor freezing conditions in order to take a fluid, such as water, and treat same for subsequent disposal without freezing. The anti-freeze separator assembly includes 1) a main container housing; 2) a material retainer member mounted within the main container housing to receive and hold a treatment chemical therein; 3) an enclosure cap assembly releasably mounted on the main container housing; 4) a main fluid inlet assembly connected to the main container housing to transfer a fluid to be treated therein; and 5) a main discharge assembly connected to the main container housing to transfer a treat fluid therefrom. The main discharge assembly includes a discharge pipe member connected to a transfer pipe assembly with a diaphragm valve assembly therebetween.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pneumatic soil penetrator and chemical applicator assembly operable, for example, to penetrate a soil surface and discharge a chemical toward the root system on a tree member or to broadcast the chemical about a large area. The pneumatic soil penetrator and chemical applicator assembly includes (1) a penetrator and applicator connected to a pneumatic supply to provide air pressure thereto; and (2) a chemical supply connected to the penetrator and applicator. The penetrator and applicator includes a main gun assembly having a primary inlet assembly; a main discharge assembly; and a control handle assembly in order to provide for selective control of fluid and chemical flow for (1) conveyance of the fluid flow and chemical therethrough; and (2) high pressure fluid flow to be used in a digging or penetration of the soil area.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multiple wire dispensing assembly which is interconnected to a three-point hitch assembly on a farm tractor assembly so as to be movable vertically and pivotally about a horizontal axis. The multiple wire dispensing assembly includes 1) a hitch connector assembly pivotally connected to the three-point hitch assembly on the farm tractor assembly; 2) a spindle support member connected to the hitch connector assembly; and 3) a plurality of spaced spindle support assemblies connected to the spindle support member. The spindle support assemblies each includes a spool support disc secured to the spindle support member; a central support member secured to a center of the spool support disc and, additionally, secured to the spindle support member; and an upright support shaft secured to the spindle support member and extended upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: This invention relates to an overflow cooking pot assembly having a basic cooking pot assembly with 1) a main support pan member; 2) an intermediate lid member; and 3) a main outer lid member. The main support pan member is provided with a main support section integral with a fluid overflow section extending laterally and upwardly therefrom. The intermediate lid member is provided with vent slots to permit overheated fluid or food product to mvoe into the fluid overflow section for cooling thereof. Another embodiment of this invention includes the basic cooking pot assembly having a double boiler cooking pot assembly connected thereto. The double boiler cooking pot assembly includes a support and spacer member and a double boiler pan member. The support and spacer member is mountable within the main support pan member to receive the double boiler pan member mounted thereon to allow the heated liquids to flow therebetween.

Abstract: This invention relates to a variable transmission apparatus utilizing either a viscous fluid clutch means or a torque converter clutch means. In both embodiments of the variable transmission apparatus, a power input carrier means is driven from a main drive shaft and interconnected through 1) a planet gear means; 2) a sun gear means; 3) a viscous fluid clutch means or a torque converter clutch means; 4) an overdrive clutch means; and 5) outwardly to an output drive means to drive an output shaft. The viscous fluid clutch means is operable through a clutch actuator assembly connected to a clutch disk assembly in order to interconnect the sun gear assembly to the planet gear assembly which, in turn, drives an output ring gear member in a preselected mode. The torque converter clutch means is operable to selectively interconnect the sun gear means to the planet gear means so as to achieve a desired output to a ring gear assembly which is connected to an output drive shaft member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dual bed cathodic protection system with automatic controls and method of use utilizing an impressed cathodic protection anode assembly powered through a solar power supply in conjunction with a sacrificial cathodic protection anode assembly which is known in the prior art to use a corrosion element to emit the necessary electrical current to protect a structure assembly from the effects of corrosion. The dual bed cathodic protection system with automatic controls includes (1) a solar power supply to receive sun power from a solar panel; (2) a ground bed assembly which may either be a deep well or surface type; (3) a system automatic control assembly operable to control selected use of either an impressed or sacrificial protection anode assembly; and (4) a protected structure buried within the ground to receive an electrical current to prevent corrosion thereto.

Abstract: An arrow penetrator brake assembly mounted on a conventional hunting arrow assembly and operable to provide a braking function when passing through game or into a brush area. The arrow penetrator brake assembly includes 1) a main support bushing membr; 2) a grabber spring member mounted on the main support bushing member and 3) a brake control member mounted about a main arrow shaft and engagable with the main support bushing member to achieve an adjustable braking function. The main support bushing member includes a spring retainer section for receiving and holding the grabber spring assembly. Impact force is transferred from the grabber spring assembly to the main support bushing member which engages the brake control member to achieve a controlled rearward axial movement of the arrow penetrator brake assembly on the main arrow shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hand held paddle structure utilized with a ball member with one or more game players in an active game of skill. The hand held paddle structure includes a main support and grasp assembly having an impact paddle assembly connected thereto. The main support and grasp assembly includes a pair of spaced main support posts interconnected by an intermediate grasp bar. One of the support posts is provided with a curved thumb portion and/or a ridge portion to receive a thumb member of the game player therein to achieve the maximum amount of control and movement on grasping of the intermediate grasp bar by a game player. The intermediate grasp bar is provided with an arcuate ball support section to receive a ball member therein for storage purposes. The impact paddle assembly is provided with one and perhaps two parallel paddle plates adapted to contact and strike the ball member thereagainst in a method of game play.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable outlet box assembly and method of application including an outlet box assembly with a box cover assembly mounted thereon and having a laterally extended receptacle box member to which is attached a variable depth ring assembly. The variable depth ring assembly includes a variable ring member having a keeper plate assembly mounted thereon to enclose adjustment bolt members which are engagable with the receptacle box member and operable to be rotated to provide adjusted movement of the variable ring member relative to the receptacle box member. An adjustable outlet box assembly is provided having a stud anchor plate assembly connectable to a support member and having a variable depth ring assembly connected thereto. A further embodiment utilizes the variable ring member having a groove portion about an outer periphery to receive a fire resistant caulking material therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a glass frame viewing assembly usable to record various images of an operator trying on numerous glass frames in order to make an intelligent and visual decision of the ones desired for purchase. The glass frame viewing assembly includes an operator booth assembly having a support table member and an adjacent operator support chair member and enclosed by front, side and screen wall members in order to provide privacy to the operator using same. The glass frame viewing assembly includes a video taping assembly interconnected to a video display assembly and all controlled through a main control panel assembly. The main control panel assembly is operable through a VCR control switch assembly to control the video taping assembly for later display of a recording operation on the video display assembly for observation of the operator thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle brake lighting system having a novel brake delay lighting system utilized with a conventional vehicle brake lighting system. The conventional vehicle brake lighting system includes a battery member being a power source connected through a brake pedal switch to brake light members. Depression of a brake pedal closes the brake pedal switch to energize the brake light members in a conventional manner. The brake delay lighting system includes a delay timer member which is interconnected by a timer circuit means to the conventional vehicle brake lighting system. The delay timer member is operable on release of contact with the brake pedal and opening of the brake pedal switch to provide for the continued illumination of the brake light members for a set time period such as plus or minus eight seconds.

Abstract: This invention relates to a material transfer assembly usable with a pneumatic grain handling system to transfer granular material from a storage bin to a transport truck. The material transfer assembly is connected to a discharge side of the pneumatic grain handling system and includes a discharge joint assembly mounted between an inlet tube assembly and a discharge tube assembly. The discharge joint assembly is provided with a ball sleeve assembly mounted about a ball joint to provide for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis through a tube actuator assembly. The inlet tube assembly is provided with telescopingly mounted first and second tube members operable wherein the second tube member is selectively secured in a desired rotational position about a vertical axis by a lock arm assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a self-operating stand up support apparatus to be utilized by a person such as a quadriplegic for aid in movement from horizontal to vertical positions. The stand up support apparatus includes a main support frame assembly; a person support bed assembly pivotally connected to the main support frame assembly; and a power actuator and control assembly operable to selectively move the person support bed assembly. The main support frame assembly is provided with a support frame having a support wheel assembly connected thereto for ease of movement. The person support bed assembly is provided with a rectangular support frame supporting a body support assembly having a main body support and an upper body support. The upper body support is pivotal relative to the main body support to provide a work platform.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heavy duty commercial lawn edger apparatus utilized to achieve a new and novel contoured edge cut between adjacent portions of a grass area and a concrete or curb area. The lawn edger apparatus includes a main support base assembly directed by a main handle and control assembly and having a main power assembly mounted thereon. The main power assembly is connectable through a belt and pulley drive assembly to selectively drive a main edging and cleaner assembly. The main edging and cleaner assembly includes a heavy duty blade assembly; a main brush assembly mounted adjacent the main blade assembly for surface cleansing purposes; and an adaptor cutter assembly releasably connected to the main blade assembly to achieve unique shapes in the contoured edge cut. The main blade assembly includes a thick main blade member having spaced cut out sections to achieve a novel cutting feature of this invention.