Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed by strips of flexible spring material. The first and second loops intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A third loop, formed of a flexible spring material strip may be joined with the first and second loops at points between the intersection points of the first and second loops.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed, each by a strip of flexible spring-like material. When assembled, the first and second loops are joined together and intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A succession of at least two baffle units may be joined together by at least one loop of one unit passing through at least one loop of a successive baffle unit.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed, each by a strip of flexible spring-like material. When assembled, the first and second loops are joined together and intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A succession of at least two baffle units may be joined together by at least one loop of one unit passing through at least one loop of a successive baffle unit.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed by strips of flexible spring material. The first and second loops intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A third loop, formed of a flexible spring material strip may be joined with the first and second loops at points between the intersection points of the first and second loops.

Abstract: A telescopic discharge chute for bulk materials is described including telescoping first and second elongated tubular members. The first tubular member includes a first internal bore leading from a bulk material infeed at a first top end, to first bottom end. The second elongated tubular member includes a second top end and a bulk material discharge at a second bottom end. The second tubular member slides axially over the first tubular member between an extended position wherein the second tubular member projects axially downwardly from the first tubular member. At least one vent is formed by the second tubular member adjacent the second top end, opening outwardly and in open communication with the second internal bore. The vent is situated above the first bottom end of the first tubular member. The vent is included in a ventilation air passageway defined between the first and second tubular members.

Abstract: A retrieval device is described that facilitates lifting of a submerged weight by action of the forward motion of an associated watercraft connected to the weight by a rope. The rope is releasably attached to the device by a guide member on an elongated rigid frame. A locking member is also provided, to enable sliding movement of the rope in a forward direction, and to grip and hold the rope against rearward motion. Powered motion of the watercraft through the water provides sufficient force to pull the rope forwardly through the device. A top end of the locking member is attached to a net supported flotation device. The flotation device also serves to hold the locking member in an inoperative, open condition during forward motion of the watercraft and forward sliding motion of the rope therethrough. Once the weight is pulled to the vicinity of the device, forward motion of the watercraft is halted. The locking member then functions to prevent the weight from pulling the rope back downwardly.

Abstract: A fish line rudder facilitates carrying a fish line in current to either or both sides of a boat, or guiding the fish line laterally to current flow within a stream. The rudder includes an elongated body with opposed arcuate wing members. Top and bottom central radial rudder plates extend axially along the body between the two wing members. The body includes flotation at a forward section thereof. Line receivers are mounted near forward and rearward body ends, to slidably receive the fish line therethrough and define an axial "way" along the top side of the body. A line grip, on the bottom side of the body releasably secures a point along the fish line extending forwardly of the forward line receiver. The line extends forwardly from the grip to the fish pole and rearwardly from the grip through the way, to a hook. When in the water, the device will react to resistance offered by the fish line, to move the fish line laterally across current, to locate the fish line according to the fisherman's desire.

Abstract: A fish line rudder facilitates carrying a fish line in current to either or both sides of a boat, or guiding the fish line laterally to current flow within a stream. The rudder includes an elongated body with opposed arcuate wing members. A central radial rudder plate extends axially along the body between the two wing members. The body includes an open central longitudinal bore that is slightly inclined upwardly from the front bore end toward the rear, to slidably receive the fish line therethrough. A line grip, on the rudder plate releasably secures a point along the fish line extending forwardly of the bore. The line extends forwardly from the grip to the fish pole and rearwardly through the body from the open front end and line grip, to a hook. When in the water, the device will react to resistance offered by the fish line, to move the fish line laterally across current, to locate the fish line according to the fisherman's desire.