Abstract: A water turbine for generating power is disclosed utilizing a multiple scroll housing for gathering, concentrating and guiding equal amounts of water about the turbine wheel or impeller.

Abstract: An apparatus for making semi-circular pipe insulation segments from a block of foamed glass or like foamed, expanded or cellular plastics or elastomers comprising reciprocating adjustable cutter members mounted on a reciprocating frame structure which cutter member travels in an arcuate path through the block placed below the cutter members.

Abstract: Method of dye absorption into the surface of plastics is accomplished by placing polyolefin film between a dye transfer paper and a sheet of thermoplastic and applying pressure and heat thereto. The heat applied is sufficient to sublime the dyes though the film to the plastic sheet. The dyes are absorbed into the surface of the plastic with the design intact. The materials are then cooled and separated and a decorated plastic sheet or article with wear-proof design is obtained. Thermoset plastics are similarly dye penetrated in this manner during the curing thereof.In mold dye decoration and penetration of thermoplastics and thermoset plastics is also disclosed.Further, post-pressure dye transfer to plastic sheet and plastic articles is disclosed.

Abstract: A bathing apparatus for washing persons bedridden or unable to bathe themselves which apparatus has a body enclosure with lowerable side panels whereby persons can easily be placed in position for washing.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for preparing hard shelled crustaceans for extraction of their body meat from their shells, as well as, processes for extraction of the body meat from hard shelled crustaceans.

Abstract: A device for positioning insulation for attachment to roof structures having a lifting assembly for lifting an insulation support rack with an insulation bundle release mechanism.

Abstract: A foot operated apparatus for playing a cymbal, drum or similar band instrument having a striking stick flexibly pivotedly mounted and used to strike the cymbal, drum or similar band instrument.

Abstract: A control for speeding up a motor upon a given occurrence and automatically slowing the motor to its normal speed upon a second occurrence.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining in the field where breaks or other failures in metal cable occur is provided having a dual electrical pulse generator means attached to a gate assembly wherein one generator means will send an electrical pulse down the cable and back to one of the gates and wherein the other generator sends pulses of same frequency but of a known delay to the same gate. Attached to the gates are means for detecting when pulses from both sources arrive simultaneously at one of the gates.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure comprising a body means having a hook rigidly attached thereto with a one piece spinner wire and weed guard construction, and a floatable spinner which may be scented also attached to the body means.

Abstract: A valve means having clustered sealable receiving chambers which after being filled material rotate to expose the chambers to an exit opening for emptying.

Abstract: An electric motor having a removable shaft assembly comprising a plate member attached to the motor core, an assembly shaft, and a bearing arrangement attached at one end to the assembly shaft and at the other end to the plate member.

Abstract: An anchoring device for small boats which can be easily secured to the water bank is provided comprising two arms attached together at one of their ends at an angle of approximately 90.degree., one arm being longer than the other arm and each arm having a pointed end. A rope attaching device is slidably mounted to one arm of the anchoring device and moves up and down the arm as the water level rises or drops.

Abstract: A process for removing sulfur from crude oil by contacting with calcium hydroxide containing material at atmospheric pressures and temperatures less than about 100.degree.F.