Abstract: A processing device capable of starting the sequence of the speed change operations automatically in the gearbox of a vehicle, such as the automatic transmission of a truck. A first comparator (302) compares the data received from a gearbox condition detecting device (500) and that received from a speed ratio selection device (200). In the event of a difference, the comparator (302) sends to a gearbox control device (400) either a pulse for increasing by one speed ratio, or a pulse for decreasing by one speed ratio.

Abstract: A power plant for prime mover-equipped bicycles wherein a bicycle running and engine running can be changed over to each other. The running speed can be changed over to a low speed and high speed. The power transmitting system, including the speed changing mechanism, can be made simple and compact in structure, and a jointless change having no neutral position in the speed changing operation is possible. It is further possible to feed and interrupt the fuel and to switch the current source on and off with the jointless change.

Abstract: A ball warming apparatus adapted to completely and effectively heat a cold ball, particularly a bowling ball, to a desirable room temperature. The apparatus may be adapted for selective stationary positioning within a bowling alley for coin-operation, or for selective portable use as a bowling ball bag. The inner wall of the appratus is adapted to closely encompass a bowling ball and to substantially heat the entire peripheral surface of the ball.

Abstract: An automobile service and inspection time indicating device wherein the members for performing the resetting operation are recessed from the surface of the outer plate of the meter case to avoid inadvertent operation of the resetting mechanism. The indicating elements can be positively seen during the daytime or at night.

Abstract: A throttle grip locking device for a motorcycle. A rotary throttle grip has a locking member disengagably engaged with an engaging member to prevent rotation of said throttle grip when the motorcycle engine is not operating.

Abstract: A speed changing position regulating device for a motorcycle, having a speed changing operating means (60) for a transmission gear for changing over speed changing positions by the operation of a shift pedal (30) operatively connected with the speed changing operating means (60). A link mechanism (40, 50, 80, 110) is operated through connecting means (165, 170) by the rise and fall of a stand (160) so that, when the stand rises, the shift position of the speed changing operating means may be changed over to a neutral position by the link mechanism operated by the connecting means and the speed changing operating means may be held in the neutral position.

Abstract: Recording-reproducing apparatus utilizing as the recording medium a rectangular sheet of paper or the like having a spiral magnetic track on one surface and printed material on the opposite surface for audiovisual educational purposes. For electrically controlling the operation of the apparatus, switches for playback, recording, stop and backspacing operations are connected to a reversible drive motor via a control circuit comprising a relay with a plurality of relay contact sets. The control circuit includes means for automatically suspending the rotation of the drive motor in response to a stop signal generated when, during playback, the magnetic head reaches a specific zone or zones on the track.

Abstract: A portable storage apparatus is provided for use in connection with foldable camping trailers. The apparatus is suitable for mounting in an eye level or overhead position between a counter top and the ceiling of the trailer and can be adapted to conform to various trailer dimensions. The apparatus can be removed from the eye level or overhead position for use in portable applications or for positioning on any suitable surface.

Abstract: A magnetic holding apparatus for holding magnetizable articles in a spaced apart relation. The apparatus employs a frame member including spaced apart support legs having permanent magnets mounted thereon to support the magnetizable articles. The apparatus is particularly adapted for holding magnetizable articles such as mason jar lids in a spaced apart relation when they are immersed in boiling water.

Abstract: A system and method for erecting a structure elevated off the ground, including rigidly installing a series of posts the upper ends of which lie in a horizontal plane. Sheet material is applied to the ground beneath the structure to be erected to impede the growth of vegetation. On top of each of the posts is placed the tubular portion of a ground saddle. Two wooden joists are placed in each ground saddle to form a series of parallel beams. The beams are fastened in the ground saddles, and on top of the beams there is fastened a plurality of plane saddle devices. Within the plain saddle devices there is fastened a series of substantially parallel joists which are oriented perpendicular to the series of beams. The structural members are fastened on top of the joists to form the elevated structure.

Abstract: A system wherein a first dust-containing gas current is jetted out through a jetting port. A gas current is jetted out from a direction opposed to the first gas current, and both gas currents are made to collide with each other. The flow velocity of the dust-containing gas current is made to quickly and infinitely approach zero and only the contained dust is made to advance by its inertia force. A washing liquid is sent into the gas collision system, and the dust in the gas current is made to collide with the washing liquid at a high velocity by its inertia force. The dust in the gas is caught with the washing liquid. To make the dust-containing gas current collide with the gas current opposed to it, the dust-containing gas is pressed into a dust collector with means, such as a pump, and is jetted out through jetting ports opposed to each other in the dust collector.

Abstract: A device for selecting the ratio of the gearbox on a vehicle. The ratio is selected by electronic means which include a system for putting the engine speed under the control of the shaft speed, a system defining the ratios allowed, a system for introducing a parameter imposed by the driver, and a safety system with display and alarm means. Electronic memory devices permit taking into account the operating conditions of the engine. The device permits automatic or manual selection of a gearbox ratio corresponding to the greatest allowed ratio.

Abstract: A drilling apparatus, especially for boring holes in the earth, having a drill as an integral unit including a first portion for starting the hole, a second portion for reaming the hole, and a third portion for maintaining the hole cylindrical. The drill is selectively fastened to a conventional auger. Extension plates may be attached to the third portion for drilling holes of different diameters. As an alternate embodiment, the first portion of the drill may include an auger, the drill and the auger being formed from a flat stock. At least some of the sides or cutting edges of the first, second or third portions being carbided or fabricated from extremely hard steel.

Abstract: A plurality of elements with dimensions forming a series of the FIBONACCI-type having a relationship of 1/2 .+-. 1/2 .sqroot.5. Such elements are suitable for economizing storage space and manufacturing costs as only a limited number of different sizes are to be kept in stock.

Abstract: A method and device for forming grooves in a thermoplastic pipe, by surrounding said pipe with a mould having one or more grooves in its interior wall and positioning one or two annular chambers into said pipe, a flexible sealing circular body being sealingly movable in said chamber, and the outer circumference of said body in its free state being substantially equal to the inner circumference of the mould part facing said ring minus about twice the wall thickness of the pipe in its final state. The circular body can be retracted into the annular chamber which is provided with a bottom part having a clover-leaf-like cross section, the circumference of said cross section being substantially equal to the inner circumference of said circular body.

Abstract: A toy phonograph of the type having an annular outer record, and an inner record arranged concentrically inwardly of the outer record for simultaneous rotation therewith, with the outer record having its grooved top surface disposed slightly higher than that of the inner record. For shifting a reproducing stylus from the outer to the inner record across a spacing therebetween during playback, a shift stylus is carried by a pickup arm at the rear of the reproducing stylus. Shorter than the reproducing stylus, the shift stylus is adapted to ride in a groove in the outer record to permit the reproducing stylus to be carried across the spacing between the records by the pickup arm. The reproducing stylus engages and starts following a groove in the inner record as the shift stylus leaves the outer record.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fine deodorized soybean powder in which washed and dyhydrated soybeans are pressed flat to a degree not to remove fat from the vegetable. The pressed soybeans are: dried to a moisture content of about 3% in a low temperature atmosphere; coarsely ground to the grain size of mesh; and stripped of the seed coats to leave only the seed leaves by a blast of air. The seed leaves are cooked to deodorize them for a short time period and at the same time excess moisture is removed from the seed leaves by vacuum suction. The seed leaves are ground to a grain size of 80 - 90 mesh and the seed leaves are further finely ground to a grain size of 1000 mesh.

Abstract: In a floor covering a layer of resilient material is bonded to the bottom of an upper layer and reinforcement is provided associated with or adjacent the bottom surface of the resilient material, whereby the floor covering can be secured to a floor by an adhesive, but can subsequently be peeled off the floor. An important embodiment is a carpet having a foam rubber-like underlay bonded to the carpet back and a mesh of plastic material positioned on the carpet back. Generally, the covering may be laid on a floor by laying the reinforcement mesh or the like on a floor, spraying or otherwise distributing adhesive material and the laying of the covering to secure it by the adhesive.

Abstract: A switch device in which two switch mechanisms are connected in series in an electric circuit which connects between a member to be operated and a power source. One of said switch mechanisms includes a stationary contact, a movable member having a movable contact mounted thereon for engaging and disengaging from said stationary contact and a permanent magnet attracted to or a spring applied against said movable member, said movable member being releasably connected to a slidable member connected to a vehicle accelerator pedal for movement with the slidable member in a portion of the movement of the slidable member. The other switch mechanism includes a stationary contact and a movable contact for making engagement with said stationary contact of the other switch mechanism and disengaging from the stationary contact by the slidable member.

Abstract: An improved writing nib for a writing instrument comprising a casing and an ink reservoir in the casing. The nib comprises an outer cylindrical wall and equiangularly spaced inner partitions which are formed integral with the wall in cantilever fashion. Each inner partition has a transverse cross section which is comprised of a plurality of partially intersected circles of different diameter.