Abstract: A height control device for a fixture which comprises at least a pair of gauging devices each having an ultrasonic transceiver for gauging a certain distance. A signal generator is connected to both gauging devices for generating a signal representative of the change in the level height due to machining. A control device is also provided for elevating or lowering the machining fixture.

Abstract: A corn cutter unit in which an ear of corn is propelled by a plurality of feed rollers into a plurality of knives carried by a rotating head, with the knives being adjustable to define an opening through which the cob may pass, and a cob puller having upper and lower chains, each of which is formed of links and driven by sprockets over a guide, which guide has a height substantially equal to the length of the individual chain links to extend through said head and grip the corn cob.

Abstract: A harvester for plants and weeds, particularly aquatic plants, pulls the plants by winding them onto a rotating, endless cable. Tension in the cable is controlled, and an operative portion of the cable is positionable for varying its height and angle to the horizontal. The harvester is mountable on a boat having an adjustable freeboard and multiple, individually driven, retractable paddle wheels provide maximum maneuverability during use and compactness during transport.

Abstract: A mobile collector or harvester for weed seeds that are normally discharged onto the ground during a combining operation, is connected to trail a conventional grain combine, and collects the straw and the tailings discharged from the separating sieve that normally discharges small chaff and seeds onto the ground. The harvester frame has a conveyor for conveying straw and chaff onto a separate shaker screening member, which is of size to let the small weed seeds drop onto a grain pan and then into a hopper, while the straw is retained on the top of the screen and discharged onto the ground. A separate auger conveyor is used for elevating the weed seeds from the hopper into a storage tank, which is then periodically emptied through the use of another auger conveyor. The entire unit is self-contained including an internal combustion engine power unit, that drives a hydraulic pump for operating hydraulic motors through suitable valves.

Abstract: In a downhole staging apparatus for delivering fluidized cement sequentially into two levels of substrate which enclose a wellbore casing. Said apparatus comprises a primary cement discharge port, and one or more secondary or lateral cement discharge ports. A sleeve is operably carried in the apparatus, being adjustable to close the secondary lateral port when a cementing operation is completed. A sleeve actuating tool is cooperative with said cementing apparatus, being remotely operable to close the lateral cement discharge port to assure that no communication exists between the cementing apparatus and the wellbore after the cementing operation is completed.

Abstract: A method and device for actuating specialized equipment in a drilled well having at least one well zone, sharply slanted with respect to the vertical, and with the drilled well having at least one tubular control column along which operating equipment as remotely installed. A control member is introduced in to the first tubular control column, with a cable being attached at one end of the control member. The control member is lowered into the first tubular control column by a downward hydraulic pumping, and the cable is paid into the tubular pipe from the surface. The control member is raised by pulling on the cable from the surface and the specialized operating equipment is selectively maneuvered while the control member is flush against the equipment in a downward or upward travel of the control member in the drilled well.

Abstract: A cutter bit for use in construction and/or excavation applications is provided having a hard wear resistant tip joined to a steel shank. The wear resistant tip is rotational symmetric about its longitudinal axis and has a rear end having a socket therein in which is bonded a steel protrusion on the forward end of the steel shank. The tip socket and an outer rearmost facing surface on the tip rear end have respective pluralities of first and second bumps formed thereon and protruding therefrom for spacing, centering and aligning the tip on the bit body to facilitate formation of a braze joint of a desired given cross-sectional thickness profile between the tip and bit body.

Abstract: A device for texturing the surface of freshly poured concrete utilizing a platform having first and second surfaces. A plurality of loops are spaced along and extend from the first surface of the platform. The plurality of loops are resiliently and detachably connected to the platform for movement with the platform.

Abstract: A latching device for locking and removal of a flow control device from a mandrel receiver comprises a cylindrical stem, a locking sleeve slidably mounted upon the stem, an annular locking ring mounted for a limited axial movement along the lower portion of the locking sleeve and a compression spring. The annular locking ring has upper and lower bevel surfaces which are complementary to bevel surfaces of a mandrel receiver.an improved retrieval device is disclosed for retrieval of a valve which is locked within the mandrel receiver, the device comprising a cylindrical body having a central opening and an internal wall with a recess and a retrieval tool provided with a compressible C-shaped ring for locking engagement with the recess formed in the cylindrical body, thereby allowing retrieval of the cylindrical body, along with the well tool which is securedly attached to the retrieval device.

Abstract: An apparatus for closing a reverse circulation passage and opening a crossover fluid passage in a gravel packing service tool which sets a well packer comprises a closure means for closing the reverse circulation passage and an opening means for opening the crossover fluid passage in response to an axial lifting force on the service tool.

Abstract: A rotating member such as a sprocket to be coupled with a shaft is formed with a fitting bore which extends on the center axis and opens at at least one of its axial end portions. The rotating member is arranged in and rotatably held by a case such that its fitting bore opens toward the outside of the case. The shaft is inserted into and coupled with the fitting bore held in the case such that it can rotate integrally with the rotating member. This rotating member is formed with an air communication portion for providing communication between the inside and outside of the fitting bore and equipped with a valve for opening or closing the air communication portion. The valve may be opened in response to the rise or drop in the internal pressure of a fitting bore, by the pressure of the shaft or by a centrifugal force. With the valve being closed, lubrication oil in the case is prevented from leaking.

Abstract: A dockleveler employs a lip counterbalance mechanism to increase the force of the lip counterbalance spring as the deck is raised. A linkage is coupled at one end to the dockboard lip and at the other end to a level assembly. The lever in turn is adjustably coupled to the lip spring. As the dockboard is raised, a chain coupled to the frame and the linkage exerts a force causing initial raising of the lip while pivoting the linkage downward. This in turn causes the lever to rotate such that the force on the lever pushes the linkage further raising the lip.

Abstract: An ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sucker rod guide for mounting on a sucker rod in multiple, spaced units and preventing, or at least minimizing, contact between the sucker rod and the tubing which encloses the sucker rod. In a preferred embodiment the sucker rod guide is characterized by an extruded polyethylene plastic having an ultra-high molecular weight and ultra-high density which exhibits a wet coefficient of friction that is lower than that of metal, to increase the overall pumping efficiency of oil wells. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the sucker rod guide is constructed of a self-lubricating, ultra-high molecular weight, ultra-high density, extruded polyethylene bar stock. The sucker rod guide includes a longitudinal, grooved bore which is preferably undersized with respect to the sucker rod upon which the sucker rod guide is mounted and a tapered body slot which communicates with the bore for inserting the sucker rod guide on a sucker rod at a desired location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for breaking or excavating hard material, such as asphalt. The tool comprises a cutting insert (11) secured to a tool body (10). For purposes of maintaining the required cutting force low while ensuring that the risk is low that the cutting insert (11) will get loose the cutting insert (11) is provided with a concave portion (17.sup.1) between the tip portion (12) of the cutting insert and a rear shoulder (13) thereon.

Abstract: An end closure for the cutter housing of a road planer in which a pair of self-opening and self-closing cover plates provide a protective cover over a shaft clearance opening in the end wall of the housing. The cover plates, pivotally mounted on an external wall surface of the housing, move between a closed position at which the cover plates cooperatively overlay the shaft clearance opening, and an open position at which clearance is provided for a rotatable shaft extending through the housing end wall, in response to moving the end wall vertically with respect to the frame on which the cutter is rotatably mounted.

Abstract: A harvester having hydraulically shiftable draper sections for left, right or center crop discharge has a pair of movement limiting tangs which are carried by the draper sections at either of one of two selected locations in order to enable the lateral dimension or width of the discharge opening to be varied in accordance with crop conditions. When the standing crop is relatively dense, the tangs are positioned in an inboard location on the draper carriages so that the width of the discharge opening is maximized. Alternately, the tangs can be positioned in outward locations on the carriages for limiting lateral movement of the latter and reducing the width of the discharge opening so that the crop materials under relatively light crop conditions are formed into a dense, interlaced windrow having a central snow and ice shedding ridge.

Abstract: A combined mechanical air reel for harvesting equipment has a control support-manifold tube and a plurality of depending tubes mounted on the support-manifold tubes that direct a curtain of air against grain to be cut to move the grain toward a cutter bar on which the reel is mounted. At the same time a rotatable finger carrying bat type mechanical reel, also mounted on the central support-manifold tube, is used to feed material to the cutter bar. The mechanical reel bats rotate around the outside of the support-manifold tube. The bats extend parallel to the cutter bar, and the postion of fingers on the bats is controlled by a cam action that permits the bats and the fingers to enter and exit the grain substantially vertically to reduce shattering of the grain. A positive cam drive is provided for actuating the fingers.

Abstract: A manual marker dispenser for road markers which is supported from a wheel mounted adhesive applicator which deposits small amounts of adhesive at selected spaced positions along a roadway. The dispenser has an upright cage member in which the markers are placed which typically has measurements of four inches by four inches by about three feet. The cage is open at the top and bottom and at the bottom there are two release cams spaced on opposite sides of the dispenser. The cams are essentially cylindrical in shape with about a quarter of the cylinder removed in a V-shaped pattern. Handle and linkage are provided to rotate the cams from a first position where the markers rest on the cam to a second position where the cut-away portion lets the markers drop out of the cage.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting chemical treatment of a subterranean well bore comprises vertically spaced, inflatable packing elements which are run into the well on a fluid conduit, such as continuous coiled tubing, or the like. The apparatus permits circulation while being run into the well and, when positioned, effects the expansion of the two inflatable elements by pressured fluid introduced through the supporting fluid conduit. The applied pressure is trapped within the inflatable elements by axial movement of an inner body relative to an outer body, which effects the opening of fluid communication between the central fluid conduit and the well bore portion between the inflated packing elements, permitting testing of the sealing effectiveness of the packing elements, and the application of a treatment fluid. The same movement, accompanied by an increase in fluid pressure effects the opening of a fluid path to the well bore above the uppermost packing element.

Abstract: A composition and method for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from wells partially plugged by paraffins or mineral scale, the composition comprising hydrochloric acid, naphtha and an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. According to the method of the invention, the reactants are serially introduced into the well bore and permitted to react to substantial completion, followed by flushing the wellbore with hot water.