Abstract: An improved latch and latchkeeping mechanism is provided for a gate closure for gates that close themselves. A detent mechanism is provided to allow the gate to be closed with the latch padlocked. Shock absorbing structure is also provided to absorb the shock of the closing gate.

Abstract: A hinged driveway gate opened manually or by a vehicle against a closing force is latched in the open position for an adjustable time interval for vehicle passage by the control mechanism having an improved support connection with the gate, an improved latch mechanism, a novel optional power spring, an improved dashpot and a novel protective cover.

Abstract: An improved hand tool for cutting and crimping fence wire is provided. The tool includes a toggle actuated mechanism for crimping wire between two rows of linearly translatable teeth and for cutting wire between a pair of cutting elements.

Abstract: A pedal actuated laterally swinging gate comprises the gate, a wheel-engaged pedal mechanism at each side of the closed gate for causing the gate to open in the direction away from an approaching vehicle, and a fence-like board barrier to guide vehicles to the pedals, to protect the pedal mechanisms from livestock and to support the unit which flings the gate open, leaving the gate easy to open manually and permitting the gate to be an easily swung structure.

Abstract: A laterally swinging gate adapted for opening with a vehicle comprises a gate frame including stiff longitudinal members (1, 2) and upright end members (3, 4) interconnected and adapted to function as a torsion spring. The gas is pivoted at one end to a first post (16) for pivotal movement about an inclined hinge axis so that the gate is normally urged toward the closed position. At the other end of the gate a pair of second posts (71) support a bumper thrust actuated assembly (62) by which the gate is longitudinally twisted. A latch mechanism (64) releases the gate at a predetermined angle of twist so that it can swing to the open position under spring action. The gate is held in the open position for a predetermined time by a retainer mechanism (60) mounted on the first post (16).

Abstract: A wire stretcher and fastener is provided for first tensioning and then securing barbed wire to an adjacent fencepost, or the like. Tensioning is effected by means of a pawl and ratchet mechanism, and fastening is effected by rotating the incoming and outgoing lengths of wire around one another while maintaining full tension.

Abstract: An openable gate end for wire traction gates includes a gate end standard comprising a U-shaped structural element having an open side and two broad parallel side walls extending from the open side and joined at their opposite sides by a narrow perpendicular wall forming a narrow closed side. A short angle member extends below the bottom of the narrow closed side of the standard to receive a seat bolt secured to the adjacent gate post. The upper end of the standard comprises an integral pivot block which receives the traction lever of a traction mechanism utilized to apply tension to the gate.The openable gate end further comprises a plurality of links each pivotally supported between the side walls of the U-shaped gate end standard. Each wire comprising the traction gate is individually connected to one of the links. By this means the wires force the gate end standard into its proper orientation as the gate is closed.

Abstract: In an improved gate end for traction gates, a stub shaft is secured to the upper end of a main shaft and extends adjacent thereto. A cam following roller is supported by the stub shaft for engagement with a camming bar to apply traction at the top of the gate after a forked foot piece at the lower end of the main shaft is forced into engagement with a supporting T-bolt. A latch bolt functions to automatically secure the gate in the closed condition.

Abstract: An openable gate end for wire traction gates includes a gate end standard comprising a U-shaped structural element having an open side and two broad parallel side walls extending from the open side and joined at their opposite sides by a narrow perpendicular wall forming a narrow closed side. A short angle member extends below the bottom of the narrow closed side of the standard to receive a seat bolt secured to the adjacent gate post. The upper end of the standard comprises an integral pivot block which receives the traction lever of a traction mechanism utilized to apply tension to the gate.The openable gate end further comprises a plurality of links each pivotally supported between the side walls of the U-shaped gate end standard. Each wire comprising the traction gate is individually connected to one of the links. By this means the wires force the gate end standard into its proper orientation as the gate is closed.