Abstract: An apparatus for pressing the edge of a laminate plastic sheet member against the edge of a base member causing the sheet member to adhere to the base member. A roller is rolled around the edge of the base member with the edge of the sheet member sandwiched therebetween thereby causing the edge of the sheet member to be rolled around the edge of the base member.

Abstract: A device for forcing railroad car deck planks downward against a support and sidewards against a stop to aid in tying the plank to the support with a clip-like tie member. The device includes an anchor member for being fixedly attached to the support, a body member attached to and extending upward from the anchor member, an engagement member for engaging a portion of the plank, and a jack member for selectively causing the engagement member to force the plank downwards and sidewards relative to the body member.

Abstract: A conveyor system including a main conveyor, a secondary conveyor, and an article diverter for selectively diverting articles from the main conveyor onto the secondary conveyor. The diverter includes a plurality of wheels for being mounted in a single aligned row across the top surface of the main conveyor. The gap in the main conveyor for receiving the wheels is substantially the same width as the wheels.

Abstract: A device for exercising particular muscles of a user as he selectively accomplishes various exercises in conjunction therewith. The device is characterized by an oblong board member having a size to comfortably support the user's torso and head. The board may be used in several different modes or manners, one of which involves roller apparatus which facilitates traveling the board to-and-fro while in a horizontal disposition. In this mode, track structure is utilized in conjunction with the roller apparatus. In another mode, the board is supported in an inclined stationary fashion to provide, in one instance, an "abdominal board" and in another instance a "slant board". The roller apparatus is made use of in this latter mode to constitute a pair of legs for supporting the elevated end of the board. Other structure which serves a dual function is utilized in reconfiguring the device for compatibility with the performance of many different exercises.

Abstract: A board-type device for use in teaching children the alphabet, numbes, how to tell time, and the like. The device includes a disk-like, double sided chalkboard member and a ring-like frame member extending completely about the periphery of the blackboard member with the blackboard member rotatably mounted to the frame member. Alphabetic letters and the like are located about the frame member on one side thereof. Numerals and the like may be located about the other side of the frame member with the numerals arranged similar to a clock face. Pointers are attached to both sides of the chalkboard member whereby rotation of the chalkboard member will cause the pointers to point towards various specific letters and/or numbers and/or the like, etc. Indicia-bearing inserts are rotatably attached to the front and back surfaces of the frame.

Abstract: A sub-assembly comprising a bolt/screw member and a spacer sleeve member which jointly resemble a shoulder bolt/screw. The sub-assembly is particularly beneficial to act as a mount point or support for a rubber or synthetic grommet which in turn can support air compressor or motor power units used in various appliances, e.g., washers, dryers, refrigerators, and air-conditioners.

Abstract: A turntable support for supporting the keyboard and visual readout of a computer terminal on a work station having several work positions. The support includes a base for being pivotally mounted on the work station and a carriage for being slidably attached to the base. The keyboard is supported on the carriage and the visual readout is supported on the base. The base can then be rotated on the work station station to allow the visual readout to be viewed from any of the several work positions and the keyboard can then be slid out to that work position.

Abstract: Apparatus used for the directional surveying of deep wells, i.e., 20,000-25,000 feet (6,096 meters-7,620 meters), and which is specifically identified as a gyroscopic directional surveying instrument having a high pressure and a high temperature capability, e.g., 24,000 pounds per square inch (1,632.65 atmospheres) and 450.degree. F. (232.22.degree. C.). While in its fully assembled configuration, the apparatus may be described as being exceptionally long (or at times unwieldy), e.g., 12-16 feet long (3.66 meters-4.88 meters), it is quite remarkable that it does not exceed three inches (76.2 millimeters) in diameter. Therefore, it may readily be lowered into the small diameter steel casing normally defining the walls of these deep wells. In view of its cumbersomeness, it is significant to note that the apparatus may readily be broken-down into upper and lower sub-assemblies when being transported to or from the well site.

Abstract: A handcuff assembly for use by law enforcement officers to lock a prisoner's wrists together. A pair of handcuffs are connected together by a linkage that prevents flexion, rotation, and adduction of the prisoner's hand and wrist, muscles, etc., while allowing the assembly to fold flat for storage while also being capable of folding over an equipment belt.

Abstract: A system for transporting a log through one or more work stations. The system includes a first conveyor having a pair of endless conveyor chains arranged side-by-side a spaced apart distance. The system also includes a second conveyor having a single endless conveyor chain. At least a portion of the conveyor chain of the second conveyor extends between the conveyor chains of the first conveyor whereby a log can be transferred between the first and second conveyor without any loss of positive support and the like.

Abstract: A coupling network for transferring electronic signals from the output of a first stage to the input of a second stage. The coupling network includes a resistor, a capacitor, and an electronic circuit for connecting the resistor and the capacitor in series between the output of the first stage and the input of the second stage with the resistor positioned between the output of the first stage and the capacitor.

Abstract: A spool-like member for being removably attached to the drive wheels of a vehicle. One end of a flexible cable is attached to the spool-like member. The other end of the cable is attached to a fixed object such as a tree or rock. Rotation of the drive wheels will cause the cable to wind around the spool-like member and will cause the vehicle to be drawn toward the fixed object. The spool-like member can be removed from the drive wheels regardless of whether the cable is fully wound onto the spool-like member or not. The drive wheels can be removed from the vehicle without removing the spool-like members from the drive wheels.

Abstract: A disc apparatus for forming levees used in rice farming and the like. The disc apparatus includes a longitudinal frame member onto which a pair of cross frame members are pivotally attached. A set of disc blades consisting of a plurality of disc blade members are attached to the opposite ends of each cross frame member. Each disc blade member of a set are of varying outside diameters with the disc blade member having the largest outside diameter located closest to the longitudinal frame member and with the size of each adjacent disc blade member uniformly decreasing so that the disc blade member having the smallest outside diameter will be located farthest from the longitudinal frame member. Each set of disc blade members can be adjusted so that the lowermost portion of each blade member thereof is level with the lowermost portion of each of the other blade members of that set.

Abstract: A device for holding a flexible, nonselfsupporting bag in an opened position for allowing the bag to be filled with leaves, grass or the like. The device includes a body member having a cavity therethrough substantially in the shape of a truncated right cone with the large end of the cone normally directed downward. The bag is inserted into the hollow body member and the mouth of the bag is attached to the top of the body member in an opened position. Once the bag is filled, the mouth of the bag is detached from the top of the body member and the body member is lifted over the bag. The sloping sides of the cavity in the body member makes the device easy to lift over the filled bag.

Abstract: A masonry saw including a base for being attached to a scaffold or attached to a support frame which rests on the ground. A masonry saw blade and a motor for rotating the saw blade are mounted to the base. A carriage is slidably supported on the base for supporting a piece of masonry to be cut and for moving the piece of masonry into the saw blade. A miter support member is attached to the carriage for positioning the piece of masonry at a specific angle relative to the plane of the saw blade and for supporting the rear of the piece of masonry on both sides of the kerf made therein by the saw blade.

Abstract: A mechanism for releasably attaching a parachute to a kite to allow the parachute to be carried aloft by the kite and to be released while the kite is in flight when the flight string of the kite is merely given slack. The mechanism .[.includes.]. .Iadd.may include .Iaddend.a first member fixedly attached to the kite and a second member pivotally attached to the first member and fixedly attached to the end of the flight string. The second member is moveable from a first position in which the parachute is attached to the kite to a second position in which the parachute is released from the kite. The second member is held in the first position when the kite is aloft and the flight string is held substantially taut. The second member will then move to the second position when the flight string is given slack.