Abstract: A method of making an illuminating device such as a flood light or vehicle headlight in which a light source is mounted in a jig including a member for adjustably supporting a plurality of selected small reflectors. Reflectors are selected, mounted in said jig and each reflector is adjusted to direct light impinging on that reflector to a selected area to be illuminated. After having selected and adjusted each small reflector, a matrix is made from the reflecting surfaces mounted in the jig and this matrix is used in a known manner to form male and female dies for forming one or more reflecting devices having facets to reflect light in the same pattern as determined by the adjustment of the selected small reflectors in the jig. The invention also contemplates reflectors made by the novel method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular home which can be preferably comprised of sections which are transported to the building site as structural units and then fastened together to provide a unitary building structure. Specifically detailed herein are the structural features which provide retention of these individual units at the upper portion of the building.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved balance control water screen wherein the linkage associated with the balanced waste door is contained within the walled trough structure so as to provide a minimum number of linkage elements. Further improvements relate to a single walled construction and a simplified water sealing arrangement so that the water control screen is more efficient and economical.

Abstract: A trash picker comprising a handle, a block at one end of said handle normally disposed thereto, a plurality of spikes mounted in said block to extend normally therefrom in a direction remote from said handle. A stripper plate having a plurality of holes therein to accommodate said spikes that pass therethrough. First end flanges disposed on said stripping plate which flanks said block and extends upwardly towards said handle. Second end flanges slideably disposed over said first end flanges and provided with screw and slot means to fasten said first and second flanges together and therefor the user may vary their combined extent, a pressure plate connected to said second end flanges at an area remote from and parallel to said stripper plate overlying a portion of said handle and above said block, and spring means connected from said handle to said pressure plate so that said stripper plate is normally in a position to leave said spikes exposed.

Abstract: An earth auger having an integral or one piece cutting blade and pilot element so arranged that the pilot element is spaced downwardly from the shaft of the auger; the cutting blade also having a curved edge swept back from the axis of the auger to provide a slicing action as well as "threading" action to facilitate penetration of the auger into the ground.

Abstract: A vertical clock which indicates the time of day from the vertical position of colored cubes rather than from conventional hands on a numbered face. A power source, as an electric clock, has the minute hand removed, and through a gear, movement of the hour hand turns a plate from which there are suspended twelve strings of paper cubes, there being 12 cubes per string. Certain ones of the cubes are appropriately colored to indicate time at a designated position. A pendulum cube, dangling in the center of the others, is driven by the second hand, and it revolves accordingly.

Abstract: An aircraft wheel rotator comprising plow like deflectors and fan like spokes on the wheels. The plow like deflectors have a bottom pan which causes air impinging thereon to be funneled downwardly and rearwardly with increased velocity, and thence backward to impinge on fan like spokes which are integral with the aircraft wheels. The result of having this air stream impinge on the fan like spokes of the wheels, the spokes being suitably oriented to provide resistance to the incoming air stream, is that the wheels will begin to spin due to the air flow before the aircraft has landed on the ground. This spin up effect of the wheels prior to landing minimizes flat spots on the tires due to wheels that are encountering the ground while stationary, and therefore provide additional life for the tires, as well as improved safety for the aircraft.

Abstract: A prospecting system for hydrocarbons using emanoradiation measurements of the neutron, beta, gamma rays, and radon gas emitted at the earth surface and atmosphere from the earth basement complex and, the overlying sedimentary deposits of carbonaceous rocks, shales and sandstone that are impregnated with uranium, thorium and potassium derived from the eroded earth basement complex materials. A number of check points are measured and the radiation levels are plotted to form a georadiograph. A comparison between the background level and the check point levels is used in determining the contour data basically of the earth's stratosphere, altered in its variation by hydrocarbons, radiation active substances, and/or mineral deposits.

Abstract: A handy, light weight tool that is used to automatically shell a hard boiled egg. The egg shell is punctured at both ends, and the complete egg is inserted about half of its length into the tool. When either water or air pressure is then applied to the tool the egg is squirted out of its shell and the open end of the tool.

Abstract: A metal picture hanger including a metal channel along the top and bottom of the picture with these two channels connected by a wire and tension spring to pull them toward each other. A metal hanger is threaded on the wire for insertion over a nail driven in the wall.

Abstract: A meter stand for use in recharging the batteries of battery powered vehicles including a register to indicate the cost of the recharging service and a coin operated locking means preventing disconnection of the vehicle from the meter until the cost of the recharging service has been paid.

Abstract: A mortar applying machine including a base supported on rollers adapted to roll along the top of a brick or block wall with one of the rollers being driven to move the machine horizontally along the wall. Guide rollers extend downwardly from the base to engage the sides of the wall to maintain the machine in proper alignment. A hopper is mounted on the base and is angularly adjustable to assist in controlling the flow of mortar therefrom. A vibrator is attached to the hopper to assist in moving the mortar from the hopper. A pair of oppositely extending nozzles project from the hopper to feed the mortar to the side edges of the wall. The hopper and vibrator can be removed as a unit from the machine to apply mortar in positions where the machine cannot be used due to space restrictions. When using the hopper removed from the machine one of the nozzles is blocked so that only one stream of mortar issues from the hopper.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an ultra-fast operating switch which may be responsive to any desired predetermined circuit condition. The electrical circuit completing component of the switch moves in a straight line, for a reasonably short distance, to provide the connotation of "arrow" switch and may be designed to either make or break circuit continuity in response to potential, or current, or programming.

Abstract: The present invention converts an open top deep fryer into an automatic device in which the foodstuff to be fried is lowered into the frying fat, retained there for a predetermined pre-set time and then automatically raised out of the fat for use. The mechanism in one form of the invention includes a cover for preventing any of the fumes from the fat from escaping to the atmosphere. A blower and washer are provided for drawing off the cooking fumes and passing them through a water spray for cleaning both fats and odor therefrom before releasing the air to the atmosphere. Both cooking trays and baskets are provided so as to permit the cooking of all types of deep fat fried foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable weight exercise machine which includes vertical frame members and in which a carriage is spaced from said frame members and is mounted for vertical reciprocation only on a pair of spaced parallel vertical guide bars extending through the carriage and through a plurality of weights below the carriage. Linear bearings in the carriage engage the guides. A central shaft is suspended from the carriage and extends through a central bore in the weights with any number of the weights being detachably connected to the shaft by a transverse pin extending through one of the weights and the shaft. Spring cushions the weight as it reaches the lower end of its travel. A pair of grasping arms including handles extend outwardly from the carriage for the exercisor to grasp during the exercise. The grasping handles can be attached to the top or the bottom of the carriage for different types of exercises.

Abstract: A necktie hanger for holding a plurality of pre-tied neckties such as would be used to store them in a closet or hold them on display for sale. A top half loop is provided for attaching the hanger to some form of support while positioned horizontally across the bottom of the hanger there are a plurality of loops for holding the ties. The narrow part of the loops are spaced together close enough to hold the knot of a pre-tied necktie and deep enough to act as a slot for holding the same. The holder portion of the hanger as well as the structure of the slots may be either in two parts or in one separate structure.

Abstract: A dressmaker's attachment for securing material during certain steps of sewing. The attachment comprises a flexible strap having a plurality of spaced apart apertures extending therethrough with a hook secured to the end of the strap and adapted to engage through a selected one of the apertures to secure the strap to a sewing machine, the leg of the seamstress or any other object desired. The opposite end of the strap is provided with a toothed spring clamp for engaging material to hold the material while an operation such as ripping is performed thereon.

Abstract: A combination solar heat collector and awning is disclosed as an attachment for a travel trailer or mobile home wherein the heat collector panel is extendable to an awning position overlying the wall of the vehicle which should be facing toward the sun. The heat collector panel has water pipes extending therethrough which provide heated water to a tank mounted on the roof of the vehicle and connected to the domestic hot water system of the trailer or to heat radiators as desired.The heat collector panel is extendable and retractable with a cable system which is selectively motor operated or hand operated. The total unit when in stored position or in position of use has a relatively low silhouette and permits passage of the vehicle through normal roadways.

Abstract: A trolling planer having an adjustable means to control the depth at which a fish lure will be towed comprising threaded means to move the position of the towing line with respect to the planer.

Abstract: An automatic breading machine for coating food stuffs with flour, or other dry coating materials which includes an elongate hopper mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis and having agitator blades for thoroughly moving the food objects within the flour to completely coat the objects. The food objects are ejected from the hopper onto a screen which permits excess dry coating material to drop therethrough. The dry coating material supply normally moves out of the hopper through ports at one end of the hopper and through a screen sifter which separates dough balls from the flour to prevent the dough balls from returning to the system or from being delivered with the food stuffs. The flour passing out of the cylinder is collected in a hopper and conveyed to the intake chute of the hopper for reuse. A pair of flour collecting hoppers and a pair of conveyors are used so as to provide the automatic breading machine with selectivity of flour.