Abstract: A slidably positionable trailer hitch guide apparatus is set forth wherein a trailer hitch guide is formed with a plurality of vertically oriented flanges formed with a connecting plate overlying a slot formed in each vertical flange wherein the slots are aligned with one another and the plate is formed with a "U" shaped recess for accepting a securement ball for use in cooperation with a connecting trailer socket. The vertical flanges each have secured thereto a directing flange formed at an obtuse angle relative to said vertical flange with an underlying connecting flange at an obtuse angle to said plate. A plurality of stabilizing webs are orthogonally and outwardly projectingly secured to each vertical flange for stabilizing the guide apparatus relative to an automotive type bumper having secured thereto the securement ball.

Abstract: A tobacco plug cutter and loader is disclosed herein having an elongated hollow sleeve enclosing a slidable plunger or ram member adapted to move between limit stops so as to determine the size of a storage cavity defined between the open end of the sleeve and adjacent end of the plunger. The limit stop includes an elongated slot in the side of the sleeve slidably receiving a stop pin for engaging with the opposite ends of the slot. The adjacent ends of the plunger and the sleeve are wedge-shaped to form a cutting edge for penetrating into a supply of semi-hardened product such as tobacco.

Abstract: An improved turbocharger including a turbine connected to an air compressor via a common shaft which is supported by a bearing. The bearing housing has an end portion adjacent the turbine which includes an end surface. A shroud heat shields the one end portion of the bearing housing from the heat generated by the turbine. The device further includes a spacer interposed the shroud and the bearing housing end surface consisting of two plates angularly connected to one another. The spacer forms a chamber between the two plates. A support member retains the spacer into engagement with the end surface of the bearing housing and the shroud.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming flanges of fiberglass reinforced plastic on a tubular member, the method including the steps of soaking at least one fiberglass strand which is directed to a rotating tubular member whereinafter such strand is wound and laterally distributed about the tubular member forming a plurality of layers with such layers being constrained to form an annular flange on the tubular member of a predetermined axial cross sectional width and height.