Abstract: A tank [A] has a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a closure [B] wherein the tank may be positioned in line as a pressure vessel. A magnetic core assembly includes elongated permanent magnets [C] and magnet covers or tubes [D] constructed of non-magnetic material for collecting magnetic particles from a liquid. The core assembly is carried in the tank and is removable after the separate closure is removed from the tank. The method contemplates separating the magnets from the tubes for removal of the magnetic particles from the magnetic core assembly externally of the tank and independently of the closure.

Abstract: An absorbent package for containment and bioremediation of hydrocarbons and method thereof are disclosed. The package comprises a concentration of microorganisms, a timed release mechanism including a time release capsule, a matrix of fibrous material which is hydrophobic and oleophilic, and a porous casing. The fibrous material may be selected from synthetic fibers and cellulose fibers for storing accumulation of hydrocarbons. The method includes positioning a concentration of microorganisms capable of degradation of the hydrocarbons. Further, the method also provides the matrix which is absorbent, and such method includes filling the casing with the matrix and the microorganisms to form a hydrocarbon containment and degradation package. Then the method employs the action of absorbing and storing hydrocarbons passing through the casing and wicking hydrocarbons via capillary action through the matrix and absorbing the hydrocarbons into the matrix.

Abstract: A pipe lifting apparatus and method utilizes gripper arms (A) having upwardly diverging links (B) pivotally connected to an upwardly extending operator member (C) for receiving a lifting attachment and for moving a stirrup (D) from side to side to lock and unlock stops (E) for fixing the gripper arms and in unlocked position for a next pipe lifting operation. Auxiliary gripping members (F) are provided in opposed relation on each of the gripper arms for adjusting the effective gripping action afforded by the gripping arms to accommodate multiple size pipes.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are illustrated for moving a decoy carrier (B) upon a trackway (A) for operating under the control of a hunter through a linear connector (C) against the force of a constant tension spring (D) wherein a motor driven belt (E) is radio-controlled in response to operation by the hunter. A camming device (F) reverses the direction the turkey decoy faces at the end of each traversing motion.

Abstract: A combination drive and method for applying power through a piston rod (A) operated by an air cylinder (B) is controlled by an elongated self-locking threaded drive member (C) rotated by an electric motor (D) for affording positioning and velocity control for the air operated cylinder and the guided piston rod which stops and is positively positioned upon cessation of operation of the electric motor. Control apparatus includes a valve housing (35) positioning a spool (40) fixed on one end to the elongated threaded drive member (C), and an assembly (45) for moving the spool axially in respect to the electric motor (D) through an axially compliant coupling (50) so that by controlling the motor the valve is thereby controlled.

Abstract: A horizontal U-shaped elongated rod holder frame has aligned legs (A) which are open at the front and joined by a horizontal member serving as a rear support (D) for the fishing rod handle. The horizontal rod holder frame is also open at the top and has downwardly inclined legs converging in a V-shaped front support (C) a juncture with a vertical frame support (B) at an angle of approximately 45 degrees so as to provide a front support for the handle. A pair of opposed transversely aligned ears (E) are carried by the horizontal frame to restrain the handle against pivotal movement at a horizontal plane while a connector (F) is provided for securement of the rod holder frame to a mounting for adjustment in a vertical plane. Adjustment is also provided in the horizontal plane and for rotational positioning. A stop is carried adjacent the front support or by the handle to avoid dislodgement of the rod from the front.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cushioning the impact when placing a web roll on a belt let-off has pneumatic cylinders (A) operating bell crank arms (B) for raising a roll carried on one end (C) while lowering a roll (D) carried on an opposite end of the bell crank for tightening the belt (F) ejecting an empty core roll preparatory to receiving a web roll (W) which is supported by the arms (B) while being lowered and cushioned by the air cylinders until it is received and supported for rotation in a cradle formed by the belt (F) for unwinding.

Abstract: The speeds of support rolls (A) and (B) of a surface winder are controlled during winding by sensing means including a movable roll (C) for detecting variations in web tension. The motors (F) and (G) are controlled responsive to the sensing means by motor control circuitry (H) and, through respective drives (D) and (E), independently drive the rolls (A) and (B).

Abstract: A portable assembly for compact storage and to facilitate portability wherein a body is constructed of longitudinal parallel transversely aligned tubular frame members (A) for telescopically positioning an extensible handle (B) with brackets (C) being moved for longitudinally sliding movement on longitudinal body members (A) for carrying wheels (D) which are locked in position opposite each other beneath a medial portion of the load utilizing fasteners (E) without the necessity for utilizing a transverse axle.

Abstract: A bird feeder has a tiltable horizontally positionable base (C) with cavities for receiving feed metered from an upright jar (G) receivable in a receptacle (F) for positioning of the jar. A horizontal pivot (D) is provided and a peg (E) is spaced laterally thereof in order to provide stability for the base. The bird feeder may be suspended from the top (A).

Abstract: Tenter frame apparatus includes an endless chain for carrying tenter clips (A) on one side of a monorail (B) for positioning a web (W) for transport on a single pair of longitudinally aligned bearings (C) carried in horizontal alignment with the web (W), and for guidance on a stationary track (D) by a wear strip (E) first opposed wear pads (F) opposite the bearings and second opposed wear pads (G) at the top of the monorail. Since the bearings (C) do not engage drive sprockets at turnarounds impact and high loads are avoided. In some applications wear strips may be substituted for the bearings (C).

Abstract: A loom cloth takeup having pivotally mounted arms A exerting a force upon a friction roll (F) has first and second control devices (E) and (H) respectively for controlling tension on the cloth ahead of the friction roll (F) and for controlling a motor (G) driving the friction roll (F) to afford full roll tension control during the build of the cloth roll. A regenerative DC motor drive (H) is provided to avoid slippage between the friction roll and the cloth during winding, and a center wind motor control utilizing a capacitor (I) in series with the motor imparts a negative slope to the speed load characteristic.

Abstract: A vertical rack and method of storage provides for mounting on an outside side wall of a refrigerator vertically spaced horizontal shelves (A) carried by a frame (B) which has a base support member carrying spaced wheels (C) for extending and retracting the rack which is carried by a mounting plate (D) on extensible slides (E) for carrying the frame for movement between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: An elongated cam (A) fixed centrally at one end longitudinally within a cylinder is inserted within a cavity in an end of a piston rod (C) which has a cam follower (D) positioned therein and fixed against longitudinal movement so as to reduce the length of the stroke necessary to turn a member adjacent the other end of the piston rod through a given angle.

Abstract: A multiple piston and cylinder assembly is illustrated utilizing first and second transversely bifurcated segments (A) and (B) for retention by an intermediate snap ring (D) installed within a single groove (C) facilitating a sealing abutting relation between the segments utilizing a sealing and retaining member (E) wherein the segments are inserted from opposite ends of the cylinder.

Abstract: An adjustable template is illustrated having an elongated continuous guide (A) carrying a number of longitudinally spaced blocks (B) for accommodating floor tiles 25 of various widths, lengths and thicknesses. The blocks are manually adjustable on the longitudinal guides by adjustment of the threaded fasteners (C). The height of the legs (E) is vertically adjustable within receptacles (D) carried by a respective block on each side of the elongated guide (A). The method contemplates the laying of a single longitudinal row of tiles 30 while maintaining a next previously layed row of tiles 31 preparatory to laying and positioning of an additional row of tiles by movement of the apparatus across the previous longitudinal row of tiles.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for joining a piston in a precise leak proof junction on a rod utilizes an axial longitudinally elongated reservoir (A) in a bore within the piston which serves as a receptacle for a bonding agent (B), an annular groove (C) in the piston rod serves to position an O-ring member (D) serving as a support for the piston and as a closure on one end of the reservoir.

Abstract: A tractor hitch engageable and disengageable by an operator without leaving a tractor seat includes an upwardly and inwardly tapering cam (A) carried by a tractor at three-point hitch locations for engagement between inwardly extending marginal guides (C) integral with a complementary substantially wedge shaped cam follower (B) carried by an implement. The method includes positioning the cam below the cam follower and then lifting the cam by raising hydraulic lift arms (D) carried by the tractor exerting a guiding action between the cam and the cam follower bringing them into interlocking relation for thereafter automatically engaging a latch (E) dislodgement of the cam from the cam follower as during transport of the implement may be avoided.