Abstract: The discharge chute deflector is operated in both directions by positive means comprising a pull cable for elevating it and a spring for lowering it, the spring being tensioned when the deflector is raised, by a rod connected to the deflector and spring.

Abstract: A cutter tooth for earth moving machines is attached to an adapter secured to the tool of the machine. A fitting block between the adapter and the tool prevents transverse movement of the adapter and facilitates installation of the tooth at various angles. A resilient securing member secures the tooth to the adapter.

Abstract: A frame construction comprising a plurality of frame members secured together to form a geometric shape, preferably a rectangle. The frame is particularly adapted for framing art work, posters, diplomas, etc. Each frame member has a channel formed in the rear side thereof, and the corners of each member are angled. Two adjacent corners are held in an abutting relationship along the angled corners, to form a complementary angle, such as a 90 degree angle. The frame members are held together by connectors, with each connector having a pair of legs, with one of each legs being received in the channel of one of the frame members. The legs include pointed protuberances that are forced into the walls of the channels to securely hold the frame members together.

Abstract: An illuminated display means is shown having, in combination, a support and a double faced sign frame. The structure includes a support having rigid arms for holding the sign frame in a generally vertical position for display of both of the faces thereof. The sign frame is formed of an extruded aluminum strip that is shaped to have protruding flange means adapted to slide into engagement with rigid arms on the support to permit easy and quick assembly of the sign frame on its support means. Preferably, a vertical support post is provided having the rigid arms extending horizontally therefrom on both sides of the post to provide a balanced multiple sign display.

Abstract: A yieldable roadway signing and delineating apparatus is disclosed. A standard is positioned at a safe distance from the roadway to avoid snowplows, mowers and other errant vehicles. A horizontal moveable arm extends toward the roadway and carries a sign at its free end, thus placing the sign or delineator at the required position near the roadway for viewing by passing vehicle operators. Means for moveably retaining the arm in a desired position, permitting its deflection by pressure, and returning the arm to the desired position upon release of pressure are provided. Thus, the sign can yield to pressure from snowplow and mower attachments with a minimum or no damage to the sign. A delayed action mechanism is provided wherein a sealed fluid filled canister is eccentrically positioned around a shaft to which a gate is pivotally attached.

Abstract: This invention is that of a new and novel telescope mount for firearms that features a rotating locking device mounted in the body of the telescope holding ring that mates with a base which is attached to the firearm. A lever is mounted on the locking member to provide leverage for locking. The rotating lock may be used toward both ends of the telescope or a single unit may be used when a hinged mount is used at the other end of the telescope. Lateral adjustment is provided in the base for windage adjustment. The telescope may be quickly installed on the firearm or removed therefrom without the use of tools or other implements, eliminates loose screws that may become lost or mis-laid and is silent in operation.

Abstract: A spring adapted for long-term installation in a limited space, in a minimum-stress condition. When thrust is desired, the spring is activated by adjusting the position of some components, resulting in a tendency for the spring to expand.

Abstract: The invention is that of a tubular shield for protecting the lubricant on a pre-lubricated projectile from contamination and loss of lubricant while the projectile is held ready for use in a muzzle-loading firearm. The pre-lubricated projectile is inserted into the shield device, the walls of which fit tightly against the surface of the projectile, and the lubricant which is in the grooves of the projectile is sealed in preventing migration of the lubricant. The projectile is pushed directly from the shield into the bore of a firearm by use of a ramrod which is inserted into one end of the shield. A split socket for holding a fresh percussion cap is mounted on the shield for quick use after the firearm has been charged with powder and the projectile has been seated in the bore of the barrel.

Abstract: The present invention provides fishing with a novel design of bait in the shape similar to small fish, shrimp, cuttle or other insects, wherein the foodstuff for inducing fish can be set and whereon there are a number of orifices, through which the said foodstuff can smell outward so as to induce the fish to bite.

Abstract: A releasable fishing float for use in ice fishing including a cork body tapered downwardly from an enlarged upper end to a reduced lower end to provide a generally buoyant pear-shaped body. The upper end is internally tapered and a longitudinal bore extends therethrough to receive the fishing line. A coil spring is attached parallel to the top upper edge so that the line may be wedged between the coils thereof to retain the line thereat and the float at a suitable distance below the ice surface. When a fish takes the hook on the lower end of the line and the hook is set, the line becomes unclipped from the coil spring and slides freely through the cork and the latter is out of the way during reeling of the line and fish. The submerged cork offers no resistance to the fish and signals the smallest bite.

Abstract: A device for attaching a plurality of leaders to a single fishing line is disclosed. The device comprises a hollow, elongate, generally cylindrical body having axially opposed ends proximately and distally located with respect to the fishing line. An abutment is formed in the proximal end of the body. An axially displaceable clamping member is disposed within the body and a guide slot is formed in the proximal end of the body for guiding a fishing line between the abutment and the clamping member. The clamping member is spring biased toward the abutment into secure clamping engagement with a fishing line disposed therebetween. A stem disposed on the clamping member extends through the distal end of the body and includes means for securing a leader to the clamping member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fishing hook and a line snood head so formed as to be adapted to co-operate in removably securing the hook to the head.

Abstract: A trap for the control of rodents comprising a compartment having two spaced parallel electrodes in the compartment interior in close proximity to a bait holder. The investigation of the bait causes the body of the rodent to come into contact with the electrodes and be electrocuted. Baffles are placed in the compartment between the electrodes and the compartment opening to prevent fingers or other objects from coming into accidental contact with the electrodes.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for preserving bubbles permitting prolonged observation of the bubble. The device comprises, a bubble on a support therefor and a housing around the support for isolating and protecting the bubble from the environment outside of the housing. Means are also provided for increasing the humidity and atmospheric pressure within the housing so as to provide an environment therein conducive to the preservation of the bubble. The housing includes a transparent dome member. This application also discloses a method for preserving a bubble which comprises maintaining the humidity and increasing atmospheric pressure within the housing.

Abstract: A toy figure, adapted to be detachably mounted on a base plate pertaining to a toy building set and provided with coupling studs, is provided with a leg assembly comprising a pair of identical leg elements having substantially plane rear faces (calves). Recesses comprising lengthwise extending channels or pairs of holes are provided in the rear faces of the leg elements, and the width of these recesses is substantially equal to the width of the studs of the base plate. The recesses are symmetrical with respect to the lengthwise extending median plane of the leg elements and, in the position of the leg elements wherein their rear faces coincide, the distance between the axes of symmetry of the recesses is equal to the module m of the building set.

Abstract: A device in which a displaced member will automatically return to its rest position after a delay comprises a container partially filled with a viscous fluid. The container is mounted so that it can be moved between a first, stable (rest) position and a second, semistable position in which the fluid will flow slowly away from its rest position. When the fluid has moved away from its rest position sufficiently, it will cause the center of gravity of the container to shift to one side of a pivot, whereupon the container will make an automatically delayed return to its first position. The container is employed as a box lid which will close automatically a predetermined time after being opened so that it can be used as an interval timer and/or a scent release mechanism. The container is also mounted in a human novelty figure in such a manner that if it is tipped over it will return automatically to an upright position after a predetermined delay.

Abstract: An aerodynamic toy is provided with a circular central portion having a center surrounded by a substantially flat circular surface, a rim circumscribing the circular central portion terminating in a given plane, a surface of curvature extending from the flat circular surface and curving downwardly to the rim to form an outer convex surface and an inner concave surface and a lip concentric with the rim and extending from the inner concave surface and terminating before the given plane.

Abstract: A tray construction for growing plants in which the construction comprises a one-piece substantially rigid tray frame with a plurality of plant frames mounted in the tray frame to define a plurality of plant growing containers interconnected in a unitary assembly. The tray frame may be conveniently molded from a foamed thermoplastic material and essentially comprises a plurality of substantially rigid tubular members vertically aligned and integrally interconnected in a rectangular array of a plurality of adjacent rows. The open spaces between diagonally opposed tubular members permit air to pass between the upper and lower sides of the tray frame. The plant frames are preferably frictionally held within the tubular members, and each plant frame essentially comprises a base section and a plurality of ribs secured to the base section to upstand therefrom.

Abstract: A sash structure, formed of angular connection elements which are engaged to the sides of a frame and to which designated components are integrally formed for the functionality of the sashes. Such components as hinges, guide selvages of closure latches and the like are included in the frame structure. The connection elements are formed by the angle or corner of the branches inserted in concurrent sections. Extension portions are employed follow the shape of the sections to complete the corner and combine with the balance of the structure.

Abstract: A workpiece holding apparatus for spindle finishing machines and the like, the apparatus including a plurality of radially arranged workpiece holders mounted for rotation about a first axis and including cooperating gear elements for rotating each of the holders about its respective longitudinal axis in response to rotation of the entire assemblage of holders about the first mentioned axis; a cam arrangement is provided whereby each of the holders may be actuated between a first condition securing workpieces on the holders and a second condition permitting workpieces to be removed, such as after a finishing operation has been completed.

Abstract: An improved grinding machine includes a grinding wheel which is moved along a path extending at an acute angle to the axis of rotation of a workpiece. The workpiece is movable along its axis of rotation. During plunge grinding operations, the workpiece can be reciprocated along its axis of rotation. During traverse grinding operations, it is necessary to compensate for the acute angle of the path along which the grinding wheel is moved relative to the axis of rotation of the workpiece. This may be done between traverse grind strokes by initiating movement of the grinding wheel toward the workpiece from a position in which the edge surface of the grinding wheel is offset from the plane of a radially extending shoulder surface. Upon completion of a grinding operation, the wheel is retracted to a clear point. Different clear points are used so that the grinding wheel is retracted to only the extent necessary when finishing portions of a workpiece having different diameters.

Abstract: Apparatus for changing the rotation speed of a workpiece holder axle relative to the axle of a drive shaft, the tangential acceleration of this movement, and the pressure between the surface of workpieces and lapping tools. These changes are set cyclically, directly in the apparatus for finishing. The machines for the realization of such control of the finishing process are equipped with units which are capable of regulating the value of the complex eccentricity of holder rotation and have independent drive systems for adjusting the kinematic factors in the course of finishing. This ensures uniform abrasion over the entire working surface of the lapping tools.

Abstract: A belt abrading device including a pair of laterally spaced rollers over which an elongate endless abrasive belt is trained. One of the rollers is mounted for shifting toward and away from the other. An exhaust hood is disposed adjacent the movable roller for shifting toward and away from the roller and the belt trained thereover. The exhaust hood is mounted on a lever arm which is operatively connected to a motor for shifting the hood toward and away from the roller. A sensor is provided for sensing continuity of the belt. Under usual operating conditions, the motor maintains the exhaust hood a preselected distance from the roller. Should the belt break and the sensor sense such discontinuity, or when desired by the operator, the motor is operated to shift the hood away from the roller.

Abstract: A vibration barrel grinding device particularly for light articles wherein the outer peripheral wall of a vibration barrel having a circular or polygonal grinding tub or a toroidal-shaped tub is formed of a pressurized flow wall and a pressured riser wall. A cylindrical core is provided as fixed or rotatable along the inner peripheral wall of the barrel and a proper number of blades are provided as inclined downward on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical core so that the flow of a mass may be forcibly moved downward to improve the grinding efficiency.

Abstract: A digitally controlled grinding machine provided with a rest apparatus which is opposed to a wheel head, carrying a grinding wheel, for supporting against grinding resistance a workpiece rotatable on a support device, and with a measuring device, which outputs first and second size signals to a digital feed controller respectively when the workpiece is ground to first and second predetermined sizes. The feed controller controls a first servomotor to advance a pair of shoes of the rest apparatus until the first size signal is output and also controls a second servomotor to advance the wheel head until the second size signal is output.

Abstract: A portable chamfering grinding device for chamfering the end of a metal tube comprising an abrasive wheel and a portable pneumatic motor capable of rotating the wheel at greater than 10,000 r.p.m., the wheel including a diverging frustoconical portion having an inner grinding surface at an angle of about 37.5.degree. to the axis of the wheel for receiving and grinding the end of the metal tube. The inner grinding surface has eight raised, substantially trapezoidal grinding portions thereof to provide cutting edges and reduce shaking and slipping during grinding of the metal tube end.

Abstract: Vehicle-mounted rail grinding apparatus has circular rail grinding discs mounted on a massive platform that is supported by hydraulic pistons and cylinders located at or adjacent the centers of gravity of the platform and vehicle carriage. This permits universal relative movement of the vehicle carriage and platform so that the vertical position of the discs is independent of the movement of the vehicle carriage caused by undulations and other imperfections in the rails.

Abstract: The working elements of a gate valve are removed and a tool adapter is mounted on the valve body. The tool assembly is mounted on the adapter and includes an abrasive element mounted by a swivel joint which is rotatably driven. A first shaft is mounted in a housing element and is driven by an external power source. A pulley is mounted on the first shaft and, by a toothed belt, drives a second pulley. The second pulley rotates the swivel joint. The housing element extends through openings in the adapter and a base plate, the base plate being mounted on the adapter. The housing element is adjustable vertically relative to the base plate and is mounted for pivoting movement relative thereto to permit movement of the abrasive element into contact with a valve seating surface. The adapter has a configuration which mates with a portion of the valve body. The tool assembly includes a base plate which also mates with the adapter.

Abstract: A wall paneling system consisting of a strip horizontally secured to an abutment and provided with a continuous groove, a first support provided with a head positioned within the groove of the strip and configured so as to permit the first support when so installed to pivot about the groove of the strip, a plurality of bars secured in spaced relationship at their top ends to the first support, a second support to which the bottom ends of the bars are secured and which is provided with a continuous groove, a third support provided with a head positioned within the groove of the second support so as to permit rotation between the second and third supports, a second strip horizontally secured to an abutment, a first plurality of interlocking wall panels having flanges secured to adjacent bars of the plurality of bars, and a second plurality of panels secured between the third support and the second strip to form a ceiling.

Abstract: A building made of pre-fabricated parts, with a frame or skeleton structure, the pre-fabricated members being made of an aluminium or steel alloy and comprising substantially U-shaped base connector profile members for the connection of the skeleton structure to a foundation or a base plate, upright supporting pillars in the form of hollow profile members erected on the base connector profile members, girders supported by the supporting pillars and extending substantially parallel to the base connector profile members, connector elements and bolt fasteners for interconnecting these members, and suitable roofing, wall, door and window elements connected to the structure by fasteners or suitable attachment means. The various members may be dimensioned for various loads or span widths and/or are adapted to be reinforced so as to meet a wide range of requirements and specifications, in thus allowing one floor or multi-floor buildings to be erected.

Abstract: With an object to enable partition walls to be applied without any prior work in houses or buildings and to be removed without remaining an ugly appearance in houses or buildings, this partition wall fastening unit is provided with a sliding bed slidably disposed in a lower frame which is mounted on top of a partition wall, a pressing bed allowed to move up and down by links following a horizontal movement of the sliding bed, and an upper frame flexibly supported by the pressing bed to be urged against a ceiling, when a drive mechanism causes the sliding bed to push up the pressing bed which further pushes up the upper frame, after the partition wall fastening unit is applied to a partition wall placed at a position in houses or buildings where a specific layout therein requests the partition wall to be located.

Abstract: The specification discloses a pool wall and deck assembly in which a plurality of deck support beams are secured in brackets located towards the top of molded plastic pool wall sections. Brace beams are joined to the deck support beams at a point spaced from the wall section and extend downwardly therefrom back towards the wall sections. One end of each brace beam abuts the bottom flange and the exterior surface of the wall sections and is pinned to the bottom flange thereof and to the earth there beneath.

Abstract: Interlocking wear-resistant tile are provided with rotatable tongue and groove mating edges. In preferred embodiments two adjacent edges of each tile are tongues and two other adjacent edges grooves.

Abstract: Apparatus for wrapping an article with stretch film. The article is first advanced against a vertical web of film to partially enfold the film longitudinally about the article and to advance the article to a longitudinal folding station where a tail of the film is folded up against the bottom of the article and at which film wings laterally project from the article. The partially wrapped article is then advanced to a stretch and lateral fold station at which the film wings are clamped by clamping jaws which are moved laterally away from the article whereby to stretch the film. The article is then lifted and the clamping jaws are advanced toward each other and beneath the bottom of the article whereby to fold the wings at least partially against the article while maintaining stretching tension on the film. Thereafter, the article is advanced through a plow to complete the wrapping of the wings against the article.

Abstract: A rotary closing machine for closing bottles with mouth lips by closures such as closure caps, corks and the like, which includes a supply container for receiving and supplying closures of the just mentioned type, and also includes a conveying device for feeding the content of the supply container to closing units having closing elements which are adapted to be lifted and lowered in the process of closing the bottles by the closure caps or the like closures. For pressing the closures, e.g. closure caps, against the respective bottle mouths and permanently deforming the closures on the bottle mouth, each closing unit has a deforming member and a holding down member extending through the deforming member; these two members are movable relative to each other. The device furthermore comprises a rotatable element associated with the conveying device for transferring the closures from the conveying device to a holding device at the lower end of the holding down member.

Abstract: This invention provides apparatus for securing a substantially flat lid closure member to an upwardly directed opening of a container partially surrounded by an outwardly directed substantially horizontal base flange means where a peripheral lip is provided around a portion of the outer edge of the base flange and includes a front lip, a rear lip and spaced apart side lips extending generally between the front lip and the rear lip and where the lid member is received within the lip means on the base flange to cover the container opening to retain a selected product within the container. The container is moved on conveyor means in a selected direction along a conveyor path. First side folder means are provided to fold the side lips over the lid.

Abstract: A continuous paper web is fed in a longitudinal path. Glue is applied in transverse strips at regular intervals along the longitudinally disposed continuous web over a part only of the width of the web. A first plow folds over a portion of the web having the transverse glue strips to a position above an adjacent flat portion of the web. An insert or stuffer is fed into the web between the folded over portion and the flat portion and against an inner crotch thereof formed by the fold line. The space between the folded over portion and the flat portion away from the fold is open and forms a wide mouth to readily receive the inserts delivered thereto. This first folded over portion is then closed down over the inserts lying on the flat portion causing the glue strips to seal onto the flat portion. The folded over portion and the flat portion of the web contain inserts between each of the transverse glue strips.

Abstract: A device for aligning a plurality of rows of articles, such as tea bags, on a receiving tray for subsequent packaging in a container, comprises, means for feeding a sheet of the material along a feed path. A first row of the articles is then aligned over the top of the sheet and a loop is formed directly adjacent the trailing edge of the row of articles using a first loop-forming arm which moves upwardly through the feed path to deflect the sheet upwardly into a loop behind the first row of articles and a second arm which moves downwardly behind the upwardly deflected sheet so as to form the other side of the loop. The tray thus formed includes a plurality of substantially parallel, spaced apart loops which are formed upwardly in the bottom of the sheet material.

Abstract: The present device is able to move the walls of an envelope apart from each other when supported by a support having a number of grooves disposed therein. The device includes fingers which when moved into these grooves exert a pressure on a portion of the lower envelope wall covering these grooves, thus moving this portion away from the upper envelope wall and partially opening the entrance opening of the envelope which is afterwards further opened by further movement of the fingers to enable the introduction of documents into the thusly opened envelopes.

Abstract: A floating aquatic weed cutting apparatus is disclosed which is highly maneuverable and particularly useful for cutting along banks and around obstacles. The cutter bar is disposed entirely outwardly of one of the lateral sides of a flotation device. The cutter bar may be moved about an axis parallel to the central axis of the flotation device to change the angular disposition of the cutter bar for cutting along submerged banks and around obstacles in the water. The entire cutter may be elevated with respect to the flotation device to raise or lower the cutter bar from or into the water.

Abstract: A peanut combine has a pickup that is driven selectively and automatically above a predetermined rate from a ground wheel or a power takeoff, and has means for manually disengaging the ground wheel drive for transport purposes.

Abstract: A power transmission device for a power-operated lawn mowing machine, in which a rotational shaft for a prime mover and a rotational shaft for a cutting blade are interlocked with a friction clutch to be engaged and disengaged each other by an operating lever, and a disc brake to apply braking action to the cutting blade at the time of the clutch disengagement is provided between the movable engaging member of the clutch and a fixed member at the side of the prime mover.

Abstract: An improved rotary lawn mower utilizing a novel cutting apparatus for increased safety. The cutting apparatus comprises a cutting wheel disposed within a blade cover, a protective housing releasably suspended by the blade cover beneath the cutting wheel, and a fan incorporated into the cutting wheel for drawing grass upwardly through slots in the protective housing and discharging the grass cuttings. The cutting wheel comprises a central hub for attachment to the drive shaft of the lawn mower engine, a plurality of radially-extending, horizontally-oriented rotary cutting blades, and a peripheral rim. A radial-flow fan is formed by the rim, and the cutting blades form an axial-flow fan, both of which produce an air flow which draws grass through the slots and discharges the cuttings through a discharge port of the blade cover.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a combine with a unique sealing arrangement between the pivotable feeder housing and the inlet opening. The feeder housing includes axially aligned pivot arms which extend away therefrom to engage a pair of support yokes which permit the feeder housing to pivot vertically. The pivot arms include curved contact plates which sealingly engage at least partly semi-circular resilient closure members on the combine frame to prevent crop material from escaping between the feeder housing and the inlet opening.

Abstract: A rotary mulching mower having a housing which defines a cutting chamber and has a kicker mounted therein to direct grass clippings generally downward into the cutting path. A cutting blade is mounted to the housing and disposed within the cutting chamber for rotation about a generally vertical axis. The cutting chamber is generally cylindrical and in the preferred embodiment a plurality of kickers are mounted within the chamber and spaced apart about its circumference. The mower has a central deck that encloses the cutting chamber and a rear deck with vertical sidewalls that taper rearwardly from the central deck to a rear wall.

Abstract: A rotary baler is provided, front mounted on a self-propelled power unit, to ground roll cylindrical bales of fibrous material. A pick-up assembly at the rear of the baler lifts the fibrous material from the ground to engage a generally vertical rear belt assembly which moves the material upwardly. Rotating discs at the upper end of the rear belt assembly deflect the material forward to engage a forwardly extending upper belt assembly which biases the material forwardly. The upper belt assembly is pivotally mounted at its rear end so that it can rotate with the expansion of the forming bale. Flexible lengths of cable hang down forward of the upper belt assembly; these cables act to shape and contain the forward portion of the forming bale. A spring-biased arcuate arm assembly, positioned intermediate the upper belt assembly and the cables, guides and compresses the forming bale once it has reached a pre-determined size.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming hay bales or the like which are treated as they are formed with an additive substance for sealing, adding nutrients or preventing spoilage of such hay or other forage crop. Spraying apparatus is attached to a hay baling machine in a preferred embodiment of the invention for spraying such a substance on a bale of hay as it is being formed.

Abstract: For powder filling of cables, in a fluidized powder bed, it has been proposed to pass the cable core through the bed in a substantially closed condition. There is a limit to the number of conductors a core can have for effective filling. In the present invention the cable core is opened up into a number of core units by passing through an opening member. The opening member is freely ridable on the cable core and has a hole for each unit. The opener is held against a support member and an air bearing formed between the two members. Air is also usually fed to the holes in the opener member through which the core units pass to prevent flow of powder out from the bed. The opening member can be positioned in the fluidized bed or outside immediately prior to passage of the cable core through the bed. The units are each in a substantially closed condition in the bed and the units close to a single core also in the bed.

Abstract: An electronic display device has numerals 1 to 31 for days of one month arranged in plural columns and rows, and numerals for displaying time such as "hours", "minutes" and "seconds" and including a plurality of segments. At least a part of the numerals for data display are disposed in the spaces defined by the segments for the numerals for time display. The device is useful for devices with restricted display space.

Abstract: An alarm electronic timepiece comprises a time circuit including a time standard signal oscillator for generating a time signal fed to a time display portion for displaying time. An alarm device is driven by an alarm driving circuit to produce an audible alarm sound. An alarm signal compound circuit develops a plurality of signals having different duty cycles and having a frequency in the audible frequency range, and serially arranges the plurality of signals in a predetermined pattern to form an alarm signal composed of the serially arranged signals of different duty cycles which is applied to the alarm driving circuit to produce an audible alarm sound having a predetermined sound pressure variation pattern.