Abstract: A process, and its related apparatus, for pre-treating corn or other grain, which makes use of exhaust air from a conventional dryer by conveying the exhaust air from the dryer through a heater and into a steeping container. The grain in the steeping container is slowly and evenly pre-treated as air passes through a perforated floor in the steeping container and through the grain or corn, thereby, yielding grain with uniform moisture levels and uniform quality.

Abstract: An improved height adjustment mechanism comprises a height adjustment arm permanently affixed to a wheel mounting member, the wheel mounting member pivoting around a bracket which is permanently connected to the underside of a longitudinal structural member. The height adjusting arm comprises two opposed parallel guide plates, arranged vertically, and attached at their lower extreme to the wheel mounting member. The height adjustment arm is raised and lowered by operation of height adjustment means attached to the top of the arm, the height adjustment means having both ends pivotally attached to the top side of the platform frame member. The guide plates of the height adjustment arm are pierced through with a series of opposing pairs of support openings, to which a support pin may be fitted. Placement of the pin then serves as a physical stop for the underside of the longitudinal structural member as the frame is lowered. The weight of the platform is thus borne by the support pin and the wheel arm.

Abstract: A high clearance frame construction for supporting a motor vehicle, and in particular a truck, for use as a tractor-like device for farming and other such related chores. The frame construction includes front and rear tractor-like wheels. The front frame wheels are steered independent of one another through the cooperation of the steering components of the motor vehicle mounted thereon. Likewise, the rear frame wheels are driven by adapting the power take off of the vehicle to independently power each rear wheel. Independent arrangement of the steering and driving components that permits the high clearance feature of the device. The frame construction also features an adjustable frame such that both the overall length and width of the construction may be varied to accommodate different size vehicles. The frame construction is made operational for spraying crops by mounting a spraying tank and boom on the vehicle thereon.

Abstract: An improved farm implement includes a frame having a forwad hitch which is maintained at a fixed position relative to the remainder of the implement during all stages of operation. The rear end of the frame includes running gear which may be raised and lowered to raise and lower an array of discs and chisel plows in order to cultivate a field, particularly a field which may includes a great amount of field stubble.

Abstract: A round hay baler includes a forward pick-up assembly and hold down tines for gathering and introducing a layer of material into the baler. The hold down assembly includes fluid discharge tines extending from a hollow manifold connected to a reservoir that contains preservatives, nutrients or biological inhibitors, for example, which are added to the inside of the layer forming the round hay bale.

Abstract: A wet sleeve insert in an internal combustion engine cylinder bore includes a circular conductive ring or spring which is inserted between the sleeve and the engine block to ensure conduction of electrostatic current to thereby prevent electrostatic pitting on the surface of the wet sleeve and ultimate cavitation of coolant flowing about the sleeve.

Abstract: An adjustable Danish tine for a farm implement includes a notched vertical run for attachment to a tool bar by a U clamp.

Abstract: An improved turbocharger system for a diesel engine includes a turbocharger driven by the exhaust gases of the engine. Air is compressed by the turbocharger prior to admission to the engine intake manifold. An auxiliary fuel tank filled with an alcohol and water mixture is pressurized by compressed air from a line connected to the turbocharger outlet. An auxiliary fuel line connects the fuel take to the intake manifold. So long as the auxiliary tank pressure is below a threshold pressure, a control valve maintains the auxiliary fuel line in closed condition. Upon exceeding the threshold pressure, the valve opens and the water and alcohol mixture is driven by an auxiliary pump and injected into the intake manifold. The outlet pressure of the turbocharger controls the initiation and quantity of fuel provided from the auxiliary fuel tank to the intake manifold.

Abstract: A mechanism for wrapping a plastic cover sheet about a round bale of hay is incorporated in a round bale forming machine. The mechanism includes an arbor for receipt of a roll of wrapping material. The arbor is positioned in the bale forming machine forward of the bale forming mechanism. The wrapping material is fed from the roll and wraps about the formed round bale as the baling machine moves forward. After the wrapping material encircles the bale, it is cut. The cut end is overlapped on the wrapped bale and glued thereto. Various wrapping material feed and cut off mechanisms are disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanism for wrapping a plastic cover sheet about a round bale of hay is incorporated in a round bale forming machine. The mechanism includes an arbor for receipt of a roll of wrapping material. The arbor is positioned in the bale forming machine forward of the bale forming mechanism. The wrapping material is fed from the roll and wraps about the formed round bale as the baling machine moves forward. After the wrapping material encircles the bale, it is cut. The cut end is overlapped on the wrapped bale and glued thereto. Various wrapping material feed and cut off mechanisms are disclosed.

Abstract: An elongated horizontal channel member is mounted by means of a dual spring shock absorber in transverse position on one end of a towing vehicle. A pair of horizontal support arms have a first pair of corresponding ends pivotally mounted on the channel member for shifting along the channel member and swinging relative to the channel member about upstanding axes shiftable along the channel member with the first pair of arm ends between first outwardly convergent positions and second substantially aligned positions generally paralleling the channel member with the first pair of arm ends disposed remote from each other and the second other pair of arm ends disposed adjacent each other.

Abstract: An improved turbocharger for marine engines includes a water jacket which insulates or shields the heated turbocharger from the engine compartment. Preheated water is directed from a water jacket for the exhaust manifold, through the special design turbocharger housing and finally through the exhaust gas duct.

Abstract: An improved dual wheel construction includes a first inside rim and a second outside rim. The inside rim includes a typical hub plate construction for attachment of the rim to the axle of a vehicle such as a tractor. The outside rim includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced plates projecting laterally, outwardly from the side of the outside rim. A closed circular ring member interconnects the plates. A plurality of openings are defined in the ring. Fastening bolts and nuts connect the hub plate of the inside rim to the ring member associated with outside rim and maintain the plate members in tight, locking communication with the inside rim.

Abstract: An improved concurrent flow, counterflow continuous type grain dryer includes bottom cold air inlet ducts for counterflow of cold air, a first and second set of upper horizontal hot air inlet ducts connected with a common hot air manifold for concurrent flow of hot air, intermediate exhaust ducts transverse to the inlet ducts and connected with the hot air manifold for recycling of exhaust air through the inlet ducts, and separate upper, transverse exhaust ducts vented to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A turbocharger especially for marine engines includes a dual chamber block interposed between the carburetor and the turbocharger. The block includes a first chamber for receipt of a fuel air mixture and a second chamber separated by a heat transfer wall from the first chamber. The second chamber receives hot water from the cooling system of the engine and effectively directs heat through the heat transfer wall to prevent condensation of fuel from the fuel air mixture in the first chamber. Consequently, it is possible to use a rich air fuel mixture and maintain the mixture in a vaporized state to prevent premature detonation and deterioration of the engine.