Abstract: A lightweight heliostat system utilizing a flexible, tensioned wire framework is supported on upright rigid posts and has rigid mirrors swingably mounted in the wire framework to pivot about first and second axes and utilizes the mirrors as compressive struts to aid in tensioning of the wire framework. The system is suitable for mounting of a plurality of such mirrors in parallel rows and columns to define large arrays of reflective mirrors.

Abstract: An improved self-oiling system for the drive shaft and feed dog assembly of a portable, bag-closing sewing machine utilizes a drive shaft having an internal axial oil channel, an upper radial oil bore which extends from the oil channel to the outer periphery of the shaft to confront the lower main drive shaft bearing, and a lower radial oil passage which extends between the oil channel and the outer periphery of a feed dog eccentric cam which is integral with the lower end of the drive shaft. Oil is supplied to the lower main drive shaft bearing for further downward distribution along the bore, channel and passage to the outer periphery of the feed dog cam which is rotatably received in the feed dog block. An oil passage within the feed dog block delivers oil from the feed dog cam radial oil passage to a slide bearing within the block to lubricate the interface between a guide post and the slide bearing. Annular recesses are provided on the shaft and post to further enhance transfer of oil within the machine.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension is designed to utilize lateral movement of the body of the vehicle relative to the wheels in order to control the sway or roll of the vehicle body relative to the ground. Several systems are disclosed for translating the roll tendancy of the body into lateral movement of the body relative to the wheels without body roll. This system may be also used to control other suspension parameters such as ride height, spring rates, caster, camber, and toe-in. The system is also effective in reducing the load sensitivity of the suspension to understeer or oversteer.

Abstract: A video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface having a securing means for releasably attaching the video control unit relative to the operating surface and a elastically stretchable video control mounting means having an aperture formed therein for receiving and encompassing the stick of a video control unit. The video control mounting means receives and retains a video control unit between the video control mounting means and the securing means so that movement of the video control unit is greatly inhibited during use.

Abstract: The recycling machine is provided with a baling chamber having a cyclable hydraulic ram. The ram cycles continuously, and each time it retracts, no more than a predetermined number of cans are admitted to the baling chamber for crushing and adding to the bale therein. A counting mechanism is provided as well as a mechanism for separating steel cans before baling.

Abstract: A one-piece wire guard device formed of non-metallic material for use in wells includes an inner ring having a split therein defining an opening and having a portion of reduced thickness defining a hinge. Arcuate sections are disposed concentrically outwardly of the inner ring and are connected to the latter by ribs. The ribs, arcuate sections and inner ring cooperate with each other to define openings for accommodating electric wires, ropes and the like therethrough. A guard device may be flexed about its hinge from a normally closed condition to an open position to permit a drop pipe to be inserted through the opening defined by the split. Releasably locking means lock the guard device upon the drop pipe. Spacer tabs extend outwardly from the arcuate sections and engage a well casing to space the drop pipe from the casing and thereby prevent damage to the drop pipe, electrical wires, safety ropes and the like extending through the guard device.

Abstract: Stressing tendons used in prestressing concrete are generally anchored to the concrete by wedge plates which are embedded in the concrete. The anchorage is accomplished by the use of gripping wedges which are placed around the stressing tendons and into the wedge plates.A gripping tool is provided which inserts and seats, in a single operation, gripping wedges. The tool is generally comprised of a holding and guiding piece and a sliding mechanism.

Abstract: A kickstand supporting device usable with motorcycles and other two wheeled vehicles utilizes a rigid plate with obverse and reverse surfaces, an upright wall enclosure being positioned on the obverse face to receive and releaseably retain the base of the vehicle kickstand. A combined centering and spacing fillet is located on the obverse face and adjacent the wall to center the kickstand base and space the kickstand base from the wall. The reverse face of the device may be provided with spiked protrusions to engage the parking surface during use and to help retain the device on the vehicle during travel, a pair of cleats and an elastic strap cooperating with the protrusions to retain the device on the vehicle during travel.

Abstract: A combined solar collector and storage device comprises a housing including a plurality of wire mesh racks for retaining and storing rock therein and also including a front face formed of mesh allowing solar radiation to impinge on the rock and penetrate deeply into the housing. A plurality of intersecting tunnels being formed of mesh include a plurality of sunlight entry tunnels and inner chamber tunnels wherein the inner chamber tunnels intersect the sunlight entry tunnels at closely spaced intervals so that solar radiation may be directed toward rock in the interior of the housing. The housing also includes a frame, a plurality of side walls and a base, which cooperate with the front face to retain the rock within the housing.

Abstract: A mounting bar for spacing and retaining indicator lights for use with electronic equipment. An elongated channel bar includes a cavity extending along the front wall of the bar. Light emitting diode (LED) modules having light emitting diodes (LED's) mounted therein are frictionally engaged to the bar within the elongated cavity at predetermined locations. This permits LED modules to be mounted and arranged at predetermined spacings as requested by the user without retooling or special handling. The LED modules also include connector leads extending perpendicular from the LED's for connection to a printed circuit board of electronic equipment.

Abstract: A wave powered machine comprising a plurality of cylindrical floats connected to triangular arms. A pump is connected to each arm so to be actuated by rocking motion of each arm when each float rises and falls due to wave action.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for making a multi-pocketed album page includes means for supporting and guiding a plurality of transparent plastic strips into contacting relation with opposite surfaces of a paperboard web, the latter being moved through a predetermined path of travel. Longitudinal heat sealing means are provided for heat sealing the plastic strips to the paperboard web in a direction along the path of travel of the strips and paperboard web. Transverse heat sealing means are also provided for heat sealing the strips to opposite surfaces of the paperboard web transversely of the path of travel. Shiftable cutting or shearing means are provided for cutting the paperboard web and transparent strips, after sealing, into page size so that each page is provided with a plurality of upwardly opening transparent pockets on both surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A trouble light support and storage device has a flat frame with an aperture therein for receiving and encompassing a trouble light and permitting forward or rearward directing of the light's beam. The frame includes upper and lower transverse flexing web members between which a trouble light is extended with the web members being elastically flexed to firmly retain the trouble light and prevent destructive rattling and shaking thereof. The frame includes primary and secondary cord storage reels.

Abstract: A centrifugal separator for grain and like particulate material utilizing a rotatably driven separator bowl having an outwardly inclined peripheral wall, in combination with a vibrator. Vibration and centrifugal force acting on material deposited in the rotating bowl cause it to move outwardly towards the bowl periphery and up the aforesaid inclined wall for selective discharge of relatively heavy and light particles at vertically spaced exit zones formed by a guide baffle assembly adjacent the upper periphery of the inclined wall.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving a load along a floor in the course of loading and unloading vehicles. The apparatus includes a pull bar movable along a floor surface, winch driven cable drums, and cable connected between the drums and the pull bar so as to provide a pair of substantially parallel cable runs extending along each side of a load to be moved. Operation of the winch moves the pull bar against a load on the floor to slide the load as desired.The cable may comprise a single length of cable passed through rollers at the ends of the pull bar such that as the cable runs are drawn taut, the cable may run through the pulleys to automatically adjust the length of each cable run and equalize tension between the runs.

Abstract: A hydrogen generator decomposes water into hydrogen and oxygen, and includes an induction coil which is electrically heated to a temperature sufficient to decompose water passing therethrough. A generator coil is connected in communicating relation to the induction coil, and is positioned in a fire resistant crucible containing ferrous oxide pellets. Oxygen and hydrogen produced by decomposition of water pass through the ferrous oxide pellets where the oxygen reacts with the ferrous oxide and the hydrogen is burned to produce heat for heating a building, such as a conventional home.

Abstract: A silo is provided with a thickened section along one portion of its circumference and located therein is a passage extending from top to bottom of the silo. This passage opens into the silo by means of an unobstructed opening which also runs from top to bottom of the silo. This opening may be covered by a series of doors which may be automatically opened and closed in conjunction with the silo unloading operation.

Abstract: A device designed for mounting cathode ray tube has the ability to both tilt and swivel in order to provide a most advantageous angle at a working station. A cross-piece is rotatably mounted in a base and a mounting plate is designed to tilt about the cross-piece, there being a frictional engagement between the cross-piece and a portion of the mounting plate. This frictional engagement has provision for varying the amount of friction so as to lock or allow varying difficulty of tilt depending on the weight of the device to be mounted and the desire of the operator. The device is designed for one-handed operation.

Abstract: A hand held power driven skinning device includes a housing having a handle connected thereto and having a blade assembly mounted thereon. A driven tooth roll assembly is provided with a shaft that is journaled on the housing. A clean-out bar assembly is mounted in the housing and engages the tooth roll assembly. A retainer element on the blade assembly and a locking element on the shaft for the tooth roll assembly coact to releasably lock the blade assembly, the tooth roll assembly and the clean-out bar assembly on the housing. Manipulation of the locking element permits ready disassembly and reassembly of the tooth roll assembly, the blade assembly and the clean-out bar assembly on the housing.

Abstract: A mechanical locking outrigger hydraulic jack for an outrigger assembly for use with cranes and the like includes vertically disposed cylindrical fixed and movable members, the fixed member being secured to a vertically disposed external sleeve. A variable extension chamber is defined by the interiors of the fixed and movable members. A variable retraction chamber is defined exteriorly of the fixed member and interiorly of the movable member. Valve means permit selective raising and lowering of the movable member. A locking nut threadedly engages the threaded exterior of the movable member and is engagable with an external surface of the locking sleeve to mechanically lock the movable member in an extended, lowered position.