Abstract: The deboner (10, 110) carries a plurality of modules (11, 111) in a closed path through a series of processing stations. Each module includes a rotary bone holder (30, 130) that supports one end of a poultry bone (85) and a stripper assembly (31, 131) that is moved toward and away from the bone holder. The stripper blades (55, 56, and 155, 156) engage the poultry part (86) as the stripper assembly is moved away from the bone holder to strip the meat (87) from the bone (85). As the blades (55, 56 and 155, 156) strip the meat from the bone, the rotary bone holder is rotated by its sprocket (36, 136) engaging the sprocket turning protrusions (45, 145).

Abstract: A stranded motorist distress sign assembly includes a thin substantially flat, semi-flexible base member having one or more bosses or protrusions extending from one surface thereof, and a thin, substantially flat, semi-flexible sign plate having letters forming a message embossed thereon. The sign plate is mounted and held on the base member by mating hook and loop strips of material mounted on the protrusions and on the back of the sign plate. The bottom of the base member has magnetic members mounted thereon for attaching the assembly to a vehicle body.

Abstract: A thread undercut attachment for use on multi-needle sewing machines uses a single piston actuated cutting blade which passes through the sewing area beneath the workpiece and above the loopers. To prevent the needles and loopers from becoming unthreaded or to prevent undue lengths of thread after cutting, apparatus is provided for creating a measured amount of slack in the threads leading to the needles and loopers, and then holding the threads firmly to prevent further payout of thread when the workpiece is pulled toward the operator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy-conducting chain made from plastics material, in which the cross-pieces contain conical extensions and sprung stop tongues, in which the stop engagement can be released in a simple manner by means of a screwdriver and the individual elements can be reliably protected against damage caused by clumsy handling.

Abstract: A poultry defeathering apparatus [10] is provided including a support frame [11] and a pair of opposed banks of picking fingers [12,13] mounted thereon. First bank [12] is mounted to carriers [23,24] and second bank [13] is mounted to carriers [25,26], with each carrier [23-25] being movably mounted upon the support frame [11] to provide adjustment of the spacing of the banks of pickers. The first bank [12] is releasibly supported at one end upon first carrier [23] by means of a latch assembly [28] while a second end of the bank is pivotably supported upon second carrier [24] by means of a hinge assembly [29]. The hinge assembly [29] and the latch assembly [28] allow the first bank [12] to be pivoted about one end of the bank and away from the opposing bank [13], providing ready access to the picking fingers for maintenance and repair. A retractable support wheel assembly [40] is provided for supporting the end of the first bank [12] to be disengaged from the latch assembly [28] and swung open.

Abstract: A protective face shield has a shield member of transparent flexible material in the upper corners of which pairs of slits are formed. A headband is threaded through the slits in a manner such that once the headband is donned the shield member may be pulled away from the wearer's face to provide good air circulation. A lower portion of the face shield is contoured inwardly to protect the throat.

Abstract: A method and device for contactless optical measurement of distance changes, in which two light beams (5, 6) are directed from a measuring table (1) through an optical system (9) in such a manner that they intersect on the surface of the object (11) and in the event of distance changes, the measuring table (1) is adjusted until a scattered light maximum is produced. The light beams (5, 6) exhibit a frequency displacement relative to one another, so that the scattered light which is produced is modulated; this can readily be separated from interfering light by means of amplifiers (15) which are selective in frequency, and in this manner an accurate determination of the scattered light maximum is made possible.

Abstract: A mount for engine, gearbox or similar parts of a motor vehicle has a bearing body (1) of elastomer material, the bearing body (1) being subjected to tensile stress. In the bearing body (1), a self-contained liner (6) is provided, which is elastically deformable in the plane of the bearing body, is of extensible, resiliently compliant material and has an initially spread, unstretched initial shape. Until reaching a stretched position, the bearing body (1) alone is subjected to tensile stress. On exceeding the stretched position of the liner (6), bearing body (1) and liner (6) are subjected to tensile stress.

Abstract: A separating device for reapers with cutter plates driven to rotate about vertical axes having a fender which is inclined downward to divert reaping material. The fender is arranged to be fastened to the reaper at a point below the cuting plane of the cutter and rearwardly of the vertical plane defined by the axes of the cutter plates, and inside of the cutting track defined by the outermost cutting plate. The fender is inclined upwardly from the fastening point and passes through the cutting plane of the cutter plates behind the vertical plane of the cutter axes, and within the cutting track defined by the outermost cutter plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting sheet material of the type having perforated marginal edge portions comprises a base adapted to receive and support the sheet material with the base having upstanding ratchet toothed stanchions positioned about its periphery. A cover bearing a handle has latch means adapted to receive and operatively couple with the upstanding stanchions to allow the base, cover and sheet material contained therebetween to be easily hand carried. The base is provided with upstanding pins positioned to register with the marginal edge perforations of the sheet material and guide flanges mounted to the base guide the sheet material into proper position atop the base.

Abstract: A barbeque grill has an upwardly open housing and a food support grill positioned adjacent the opening. A gas burner includes a tubular heating element positioned within the housing and an external portion positioned on the outside of the housing. The burner external portion is in communication at one end with an end of the heating element and at its other end with a fuel source and the heating element has a number of holes formed along its length within the housing. The fuel is ignited within the external portion of the burner where it burns in torch-like fashion producing heat and pressure that moves into the heating element causing the heating element to become red hot with excess heat escaping through the holes in the heating element into the housing. A disposable cooking pan has a corrugated bottom with a plurality of openings formed therein and is adapted to be supported on the support grill for cooking food.

Abstract: The mower 10 has a rearwardly positioned power unit 11 and a forwardly positioned cutter unit 12 which are pivotably connected together by pivot mount 40. Tandem pumps 24, 25 and 26 are mounted to internal combustion engine 15 and extend parallel to the pivot axis 41 and project into the space above the arc of rotation of the cutter unit 12.

Abstract: A self-propelled powered mower (11) and a towed trailing mower (12) are connected together by an adjustable height connector assembly (13). When the powered mower begins to move through a turn, the alignment detector cylinder (60) is required to retract due to the pivoting of the draw bar (21) and its angled support arm about the vertical pivot pin (50) of the connector assembly (13) (FIG. 3). The fluid displaced from alignment detector cylinder (60) causes the rod (56) to extend from height adjustment cylinder (55), thereby raising the forward portion of the towed mower.

Abstract: A pneumatic vibratory diaphragm pump, having a casing (12, 14) comprising an upper chamber (17) having an inlet (59) by which air can be drawn from outside the casing and a lower chamber (16) having an outlet (N) from which air can issue from the casing, an oscillatory armature (22) within the lower chamber to actuate a diaphragm (28b) of at least one diaphragm and valve assembly (28, 30) and drive (80,20) to cause oscillatory movement of the armature. Each diaphragm and valve assembly is arranged so as to induce air to be pumped by it from the upper chamber and to discharge air into the lower chamber whereafter the discharged air is issued from said outlet. Venting means (70, 74, 76) is provided to allow air which has been discharged from the casing into a container to return therefrom and exhaust from the casing when the pump is inactive.

Abstract: A cleaner apparatus for a sewage treatment tank has a rotatable arm which passes over the surface of the liquid in the tank. Articulated arms carrying scrubbing members are attached to the rotatable arm and biased to maintain the scrubbing members in contact with the surfaces to be cleaned. A fluid conduit means having a plurality of spray nozzles is carried by the arm, and the nozzles are positioned to direct a liquid spray on the surfaces to be cleaned.

Abstract: A motorized golf cart has a frame that supports a platform upon which a golfer may stand while straddling a golf bag supported upon the platform along an incline. A U-shaped articulated steering bar is provided for adjustable positioning of a handle portion of the bar in forward and intermediate positions for control by a walking and riding golfer, respectively, and in a rear position for supporting the cart upendedly for storage.

Abstract: A water flow controller times periods of uninterrupted water flow through a valve and closes the valve whenever a timed period exceeds a preselected duration.

Abstract: A safety glove bag system for the removal of hazardous materials from elongated pipes or the like without danger or exposure of the operator to the hazardous material. The system utilizes a series of disposal pouches connected to a manifold which surrounds the pipe, and each of the disposal pouches may be removed from the assembly without disrupting the removal process.