Abstract: A support and fastening means for producing a pre-tied necktie, using a modified form of body member and spring clamp thereon, in which the spring clamp and body member eliminate costly and expensive labor while producing a superior product. This result is accomplished by molding the body member with a horizontally slotted front arm which slidably receives the spring clamp, the body member and spring clamp further having complementary prong and opening means respectively, so formed as to inter-engage with a snap, and non-removable relationship. The body member further is molded with front positioning means for the spring clamp. In addition, a rear post for elevating or tilting the formed knot forwardly, or more horizontally, is also molded integrally with the body member for improving the appearance of the knot. As a result, it remains only necessary to snap the spring clamp into place without requiring any riveting or the like, while nevertheless producing a more firmly and better operating support assembly.

Abstract: A fabric, annular band, used for trimming or finishing the terminal edges of a garment, which garment usually has raw outer edges. In many cases, such as waistbands on trousers or skirts, the waistband must be curved, or contoured to adequately complement the anatomical configuration of any wearer. Thus, in any normal person, the hip bones are not on the same level as the waist itself. Accordingly, a simple straight band will not be satisfactory. The art has met the problem by forming the band in multiple sections, interconnected by seams, each section assuming an angularity relative to an adjacent section, to form a composite curved structure. My band, on the contrary, is one-piece, effecting many economies, including eliminating the use of relatively skilled labor.

Abstract: A chute formed from a number of rigid panels supported by a support structure to define a duct for distributing and delivering cold air from a refrigeration unit located at one end of a cargo space such as a truck or railcar, toward substantially the other end, for treating cargos which require refrigeration such as perishable vegetables; fruits, plants or any food or similar products. In addition, the panels are formed to cleanse and to filter a portion of the distributed air by the incorporation of air treating or filtration agents within the panels.

Abstract: A four element television frequency antenna of the dipole type, for indoor reception use, the four dipole rods being pivotally connected to a common supporting bracket so as to be capable of different degrees of positioning, the bracket being so designed as to pre-determine the usual or normal positions of reception adjustment. The antenna is of a size, bulk, and configuration to optionally enable it to be bodily horizontally disposed largely under a television receiver so as to be supported by the floor of a room. The four dipole rods are connectable to a standard selector switch structure, separate therefrom, and by which, through conventional means, various effective directivity patterns may be manually selected.

Abstract: An elongated, rigid, television frequency antenna of the dipole type, for indoor reception use, including a long, flexible, lead-in or transmission line for connection to a television set, the antenna itself being otherwise physically free, with no supporting structure of its own, so that it may be disposed in innumerable positions, or diverse orientation within a room, for maximum reception. Both of the dipole elements are enclosed within a single plastic, elongated sturdy tube resembling a stick, for facilitating selective and desired orientation of the antenna, and supported in such orientation by the floor, or walls of the room. The transmission line is also so connected to the dipole that it modifies the characteristics of one half of the dipole more than the other, thus providing greater choice of orientation.