Abstract: A universal sign bracket is provided which can be cut to size and bent or even twisted to accommodate signs of various shapes and sizes. The bracket comprises a main leg and an intermediate flange extending generally perpendicular from an intermediate portion of the main leg. The intermediate flange can have spaced slots adjacent the main leg to receive mounting straps for mounting the bracket on a pole. The main leg can also have spaced openings to receive fasteners for mounting the bracket on poles and other supports. The main leg has a longitudinally-extending groove adjacent the intermediate flange to receive an edge of a sign panel with the sign panel than serving as a supporting gusset for the bracket when affixed by fasteners extending through the intermediate flange. The main leg also preferably has two spaced ribs along edge portions on the side opposite the flange to cooperate with supporting posts.

Abstract: By providing the trigger mechanism in a pistol with a lever (8) which is mounted at its rearmost end on an axle (10), and by providing said axle (10) with a notch which can hold a superjacent hammer retainer (13) having a projection (20), it is possible to release the hammer retainer (13) and thus the hammer (11) by applying a very weak force to the opposite end of the lever (8).The connection between the actual trigger (2) and the gripper (5) is effected through a rotatable disconnector (1) with an upwardly extenidng stud. The slide (17) is provided with a recess (18) which, when the slide (17) is in its forward position, lies opposite the stud. It is thus possible to ensure that the trigger mechanism cannot function unless the slide is in its forward position and thereby has the stud lying opposite the recess.

Abstract: An apparatus for the rapid loading of ammunition into a magazine including a housing having an open end to be received by the magazine. The housing has a receiving port into which the ammunition is disposed. There is preferably provided in combination with the apparatus a support pad for a plurality of rounds of ammunition with the support pad and ammunition being loaded into the receiving port of the housing. The housing has a means for limiting the position of the ammunition, typically a wall of the housing adapted to align the ammunition with the magazine. Means are provided supported at the housing remote from the open end thereof for contacting and driving the ammunition through the open end of the housing into the magazine.

Abstract: This invention comprises a tool for baiting of fishing hooks and lines. The tool has a handle with a pair of telescoping needles; the first needle is hollow and slidably receives the second needle. Both of the needles have end recesses for receiving the point of a fishing hook. The first, outer needle also has a distal notch for attachment of a leader or fishing line while the second, inner needle has a distal aperture through which a leader or fishing line can be threaded.The handle slidably receives the inner needle and has detents to lock the inner needle in its extended and retracted positions. The inner needle is used for application of bait to small hooks or to a leader, while the outer, larger diameter needle is used for the application of bait to large hooks or to leaders. Both needles can be used to apply bait to multiple-hook fishing hooks.

Abstract: A kind of opening and recovering type net device, in which the net frame includes several joints and frame rods together with the function of driving shaft and transmission assemblies to form into a retractable mechanism that can be put into an adjustable sleeve assembly. The whole net can be retracted into the adjustable sleeve assembly for carrying convenience.

Abstract: An elongated fishing lure which has generally flat and parallel sides through most of its length and which includes a through bore extending longitudinally through its length to accommodate a fishing line or leader freely therein.

Abstract: A humane animal trap is provided in the form of a cage having two end openings which can be closed by flexible drop gates when an animal has entered. Each of the drop gates comprises a series of horizontal bars slidable on vertical guide rods, with spacer chains connected between the bars. Latches are provided for holding the drop gates normally raised, and tripper means within the cage release both of the latches simultaneously when an animal has entered. A lock mechanism is provided which prevents the animal lifting the drop gate. The top of the trap can be made of flexible wire mesh, so that the trap can be submerged just below the water level but can still allow an animal to breathe by lifting up the top mesh.

Abstract: An animal trap especially suited for trapping rodents such as rats and other small animals, in one embodiment comprising a generally cylindrical or rectangular container having a movable top adapted for limited rotation in one direction about a pair of centrally positioned fulcrum points in response to the animal's weight on one side of the top on which is provided a suitable bait. The top is normally positioned horizonally fully covering the interior of the container. Upon activation of the top in response to the animal's weight on the trigger side of the top, the top rotates to a substantially vertical position causing the animal to fall into the container and permitting the top to reset itself horizontally for trapping another animal. The trap is preferably configured to cause the animal to have all of his weight on the non-trigger side of the top before it goes after the bait on the trigger side of the top.

Abstract: A rodent trap comprises a trough connected to an elongated platform forming an obtuse angle therebetween. Mounting means having a traverse groove is affixed at an apex formed by the trough and the platform. A supporting wire of a wire structure fits into the groove to assemble the trap. The wire structure is clamped on the rim of a bucket, partially filled with water. Marbles are placed in the back end of the trough and the trap is set in a tilt-back position. When a rodent approaches the bait set on the platform, the platform tilts forward and down, triggering the marbles to roll forward to the front end of the trough thereby accelerating the rapid tilting of the platform, thus dropping the rodent off the platform.

Abstract: A crab pot of the type having a rigid frame with netting extending over the bottom, sides and top. The top side has a hinged lid portion which can be swung between closed and open position. It is retained in closed position by a manually released spring latch.

Abstract: The insect trap of the present invention comprises a conical shell having a downwardly and inwardly tapered sidewall and an upstanding annular rim provided at the top of the sidewall. Baffles are positioned within the conical shell and extend upwardly therefrom. An insect receptacle is provided into which the bottom of the conical shell opens. The baffles of the insect trap preferably comprises four fins, each fin having a slot and an aperture formed therein. Flat insect lures which extend through the slots in the fins are provided in the baffles and a plug-like insect lure is positioned in the aperture in one of the fins of the baffles. The two types of insect lures effectively attract insects into the insect trap such that insects like the baffles, fall downwardly through the conical shell and are captured in the insect receptacle.

Abstract: An arrangement for providing a plant with a guard which has the form of a net, foil or the like and which is effective against insect attack, the arrangement including an applicator which has a plant through-passage (3) and which is arranged to carry a plurality of hose-like plant guards (17) which surround the aforementioned passage and which are provided with means (19) for stripping the plant guards from the applicator when a plant moved through the passage is caused to pass out from the applicator. A plant guard (17) included in the arrangement comprises a first portion (21), arranged to surround at least the lower part of the plant above the ground, and a second portion (25) intended to surround the plant in the ground. The first guard portion is capable of decomposing in an atmospheric environment within the space of a few years, while the second guard portion is capable of decomposing in the soil environment in a much shorter space of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved vehicle cable window regulator with an improved and simplified slider guide assembly. The slider guide assembly of the present invention utilizes a single length of cable which is nondeformably held in a curvilinear groove of the guide.

Abstract: A smoke detector-activated door seal includes an extensible member in the form of an inflatable bladder disposed about the periphery of the door. A source of compressed air is connected to the bladder such that, upon a door-carried smoke detector sensing the presence of smoke, the source of compressed air inflates the bladder so as to provide a substantially airtight seal between the door and the door frame. A manually actuated release valve is provided to enable the seal to be released whenever desired.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted to rotatably support a propeller in a vibrating media, the propeller including a tubular hub having an annular end surface, the apparatus comprising a mounting bracket, a hub member rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket for rotation relative to the mounting bracket about an axis and including an annular surface perpendicular to and centered on the hub member axis, and a clamping device releasably and fixedly connecting the propeller hub to the hub member with the annular end surface of the propeller hub engaging the annular surface of the hub member for enabling rotation of the propeller with the hub member relative to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An operator's panel for a numerical controller of a grinding machine comprises a main frame of a generally box shape, which is carried on a front portion of a bed of the grinding machine for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis. A manual pulse generator for supplying the numerical controller with pulse signals is mounted in the main frame, and a manual feed handle is secured to an input shaft of the pulse generator. A mechanism is further provided for locking the main frame at such an angular position as desired by an operator of the grinding machine.

Abstract: A tool for removing residues including a vibrating base and a number of cutters attached to the base. Each cutter includes a foot portion defining the lower portion of the cutter. The perimeter of the foot portion carries a cutting edge which contacts and removes residues from a work surface. The cutters are removably mounted on the base so that they can be interchanged with cutters including foot portions having perimeters of various geometric shapes. Further, the cutters are mounted on the base such that the inclination angle of the cutters can be adjusted with respect to the base. Changing the geometric shape and inclination angle of the cutters adjusts the abrasive action of the tool.

Abstract: A finish for a cylinder liner is provided by first treating the entire inner surface area of the cylinder liner to form a base porosity. An abrasive media is then applied only to portions of the inner surface area to create an extremely light break-in surface, preferably in a pattern such that at any axial location of a piston ring in the cylinder, its periphery is in contact with both the areas of the break-in surface as well as the areas of base porosity to which the break-in surface has not been applied.

Abstract: A hollow tubular roofing cant has a plurality of perforations for permitting ingress of moisture or gases from the roofing system and a plurality of one-way vents for permitting egress of moisture or gases into the atmosphere. The tubular roofing cant may be of triangular or trapezoidal cross-section.

Abstract: A dome-shaped roof structure for a large construction such as an athletic stadium is capable of being partly opening according to the environmental conditions such as the weather. The dome-shaped roof structure includes a dome-shaped stationary roof section having a central opening and fixedly secured at an outer periphery thereof to the external wall of the construction, and a plurality of movable roof units each having a shape to cover one of a plurality of divisions of the central opening and pivotably secured at one end thereof to a support located near the circumference of the central opening so as to be turned between a first position where the central opening is closed and a second position where the same is opened.

Abstract: A retractable greenhouse canopy apparatus (10) including a support mechanism (22) pivotably mounted to the ground beside a greenhouse (12) for extending above but not fully across the greenhouse. The support mechanism includes a first portion (23) extending upwardly from the ground and a second portion hingedly attached to the distal end of said first portion. An insulated blanket (14) is supported by the support mechanism and includes a first portion (54) for covering a section of the greenhouse beneath the support mechanism and a second portion (56) for covering a section of the greenhouse beneath the second portion of the support mechanism.

Abstract: A gable rake strip is employed in tile roofs. The rake strip is disposed along the gable edges and comprises a base portion and an upstanding portion. The base portion includes a plurality of upstanding ridges disposed parallel to the gable edge. The gable edge tiles are supported upon the ridges. The inner terminal edge of the strip is coplanar with the main plane of the base portion to admit a lateral flow of water. The upper end of the upstanding portion is reversed-back to either hook over a rake trim board or to assume the appearance of such a board.

Abstract: A space divider of generally rectangular shape having perforated walls (1-8) with two opposite edges inturned to mate to form cavities (6) to hold acoustic bats (7) therebetween and including intersecting stiffeners (4-5) and means (16) to hold a pull-over fabric cover and including apertures (15-24) in end closures (11-22) to engage forming and locating means for the panels and for attaching shelving.

Abstract: The structure comprises a main wall (1) having bins (2) projecting therefrom. The bins are separated by gaps (b 5, 8) and projects outwardly from an installed storage facility, such that each bins is completely surrounded by earth on five of its six faces. The wall (1) is made as a generally flat tray-like structure for storage and transport purposes, which structure is curved prior to being installed in a suitable hole.

Abstract: A floor module structure is disclosed comprising a wearing surface such as a cemmentitious compound or a laminate of wood strips attached to a steel plate base that is supported by a plurality of spaced steel bars welded to the underside of the plate for vertical support for sustaining heavy dynamic and static loads.

Abstract: A stair unit structure (10) having at least one stair (12) with a riser (14) and a tread (16) fabricated from rigid material such as fiberglass. A reinforcement member (24) is substantially coextensive with the width of the stair unit structure and is secured thereto by a suitable adhesive or the like. Preferably, a flange member (16) is provided proximate the lowermost riser to facilitate securing the structure (10) to the supporting structure. Further, a turn-down member (20) may be provided proximate the rearward edge of the upper most tread to provide added strength.

Abstract: A fire-rated, flush mounted corner guard is provided which serves to maintain continuous integrity in the fire rating of building walls notwithstanding the recessing thereof to accommodate a corner guard and consequent lessening of the amount of fire rock present at the corner. The corner guard preferably includes an upright, continuous, floor-to-ceiling, L-shaped in cross-section synthetic resin corner cover, means for resiliently mounting the cover within a corner recess substantially flush with the building walls, and insulating means within the corner recess beneath the cover. In this way the corner guard assembly provides a fire rating substantially equivalent to the fire rating of the walls. Preferably, the insulating means includes a heat-expandable continuous ceramic insulating sheet and steel protector disposed over the insulating material and beneath the cover and which overlaps the wall outermost surfaces adjacent the corner portion.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing the junction between a horizontal surface such as the top surface of a bathtub, counter top or sink and two adjacent walls is disclosed. The sealing system seals the junction of the walls and a horizontal surface which are substantially mutually perpendicular and define two longitudinal joints, one vertical joint and a corner at the intersection of the joints. The system comprises two generally L-shaped sealing strips each with a pair of legs extending lengthwise parallel to one of the joints and each stopping a predetermined distance short of the corner. A corner piece has faces adjacent the horizontal surface and each of the walls, the faces being shorter than the predetermined distance. Two generally L-shaped flanges extend lengthwise beyond the ends of the faces, each of the flanges overlapping with the one of the L-shaped sealing strips. The overlap accommodates some variation from ideal in the length of the sealing strips.

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing a concrete block wall includes an elongated reinforcing member, an upper retainer plate, and an anchor plate disposed in the block wall above the foundation. A threaded portion is provided at the upper end of the reinforcing member, to introduce tension into the reinforcing member after connection to the lower anchor plate and the upper retainer plate. The upper retainer plate is provided with a bracing means for bracing the top of the wall against lateral movement.

Abstract: A modular synthetic plastic concrete form structure which comprises a pair of modular concrete impervious forming panels each comprised of a series of modular concrete forming sections stacked on top on one another and also disposed in end-to-end relation. The sections each having means on its upper and lower edges and its opposite vertical edges for interlocking the sections in engagement with one another. The panels each being comprised of a synthetic plastic and the panels are positioned in spaced opposed relation. Tie slots are provided in the opposed sections positioned in longitudinally spaced relation along the upper and lower edges. Synthetic plastic ties are provided with each having opposite enlarged tie ends retainingly engaged in the tie slots securing the sections in opposed spaced relation.

Abstract: A concrete reinforcing unit adapted to be embedded in the concrete for concrete construction. The concrete reinforcing unit includes: first parallel textile elements; second parallel textile elements crossing the first parallel textile elements at first crossing portions, each of the first textile elements and the second textile elements including at least one row of first textiles and a first resin matrix, made of a first resin, for bonding the first textiles; and an attaching mechanism for attaching the first reinforcing elements and the second reinforcing elements at corresponding first crossing portions to form a grid member having opposite ends.

Abstract: A panel assembly comprises a composite slab having a front surface of a veneer laminated to a core. A moulding is affixed to the slab surface to define a decorative panel design. A groove is provided in the slab to receive the moulding which has a base portion for fitment in the groove and flanges along its edges for overlapping and contacting the veneer along the groove upper edges. The moulding has a recess formed in the base below the flange portions to provide the visual effect of a panel design.

Abstract: A composite roofing system having a layer of insulation and a roof membrane is provided with an air seal structure about the insulation layer. The air seal preferably also coacts with a vapor barrier and is fastened to the roof deck and sealed to the roof membrane. The resulting roof system is independent of the flashing structure for the roof and incorporates the roofing system into the air seal for the entire building.

Abstract: Suspended ceiling assembly includes a plurality of supporting members 14 which carry panels of the ceiling, the members 14 being longitudinally slidable along a beam having a web 11 and side flanges 12 terminating in rims 13. The mutual spacing between the supporting members 14 is determined by distance members (not shown) and the supporting members 14 are arranged in groups, the end ones of the groups being held in place by clips 37 having a projection 40 engaged in an aperture 41 in the web of the channel to hold the members of the group in position. When the clips are removed, the panels can be pulled back, to gain access to the space thereabove.

Abstract: A standing seam system includes parallel, elongate panels having first and second upstanding, interconnected edges forming a standing seam. The edges include spaced-apart upstanding portions and outer end portions. The outer end portions are folded together to form a lockseam. The outer surfaces of the lockseam and upstanding portions are generally coplanar to provide a uniform appearance and effectively conceal the lockseam. A portion of the panel between the pan section and the second edge is formed to create an upwardly extending bi-fold interior hem in the space between the first and second edges. This interior hem is engaged by brackets secured to the structure at appropriate positions to anchor the panel to the structure. Since the brackets only extend part way up the edges and do not extend into the lockseam, the lockseam is smoother and much more water tight than it would be otherwise.

Abstract: A prefabricated roofing panel has two opposite parallel edges bevelled at an angle to the top and bottom flat surfaces, and a portion of each bevelled edge is blunt cut adjacent one of the flat surfaces to enable interlocking of the panels. Each panel has a sidelap on one side extending across a bevelled edge, and a headlap at one end. The panels are installed with adjacent bevelled edges in interlocking engagement.

Abstract: A lattice bridge construction system is characterised by the provision of lattice panels (A,B,C) which are of substantially identical length but of different depths relative to one another such that when variously combined one with another, with or without additional reinforcement, trusses having considerably more economic increments of bending strength may be achieved.

Abstract: The invention is an improved anchor for machine bolts and other similar fastening devices in masonry or other materials. The improved anchor consists primarily of a two-piece body structure. When in use the two-piece body structure is arranged for receiving a fastening device, such as a machine bolt or other similar fastener. The two-piece body structure is cylindrical on the exterior thereof with the offset between the first and second of the two pieces of the body structure being a cut or separation through the body structure at an angle to the longitudinal centerline of the two-piece body structure. Each of the two pieces of the two-piece body structure has a plurality of saw tooth-like cuts or serrations on a portion of the exterior surface. The saw tooth-like cuts on the first piece of the two-piece body structure being located 180.degree. from the saw tooth-like cuts on the second piece.

Abstract: Conductive container for electronic devices, constructed of paperboard having a conductive coating or layer or impregnant extending from the inside to the outside of the container, with a sandwiched thin metal foil in effective contact with the conductive material.

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible pouch which includes a sealed product-containing pocket, and which pouch also incorporate integral collar-forming structure adapted to enable the pouch to be suspended from an object, such as a bottle neck or the like. More particularly, the invention provides for a method of continuously forming a sequence of pouches, wherein the pouches are produced through successive process steps from two superimposed flexible sheet material webs having pocket-forming seals and collar structure formed therein. Additionally, there are provided flexible pouches incorporating sealed product-containing pockets and integral collar-forming structure through the inventive method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for packaging radially expansile articles by passing a succession of such articles in generally coaxially aligned engaging relation with each other through a tubular guide which retains the articles against expansion, sequentially discharging the end most article into a second tubular guide sized to permit limited radial expansion of the received article, extending an engaging member into the second guide to displace each successively discharged article away from the first guide to enable unobstructed discharge and expansion of the next end most article, and engaging the last discharged article to displace it and a predetermined number of previously discharged articles out of the second guide for bagging.

Abstract: A continuously operating automatic vacuum bagging device equipped with shaping and compacting boxes and with a bag-holder chute is characterized by a rotating platform carrying a vertical turntable and a number of shaping and compacting boxes equal to the number of working positions. Each position is intended to carry out a complete packaging operation, including the placement of a bag on a chute, its filling and the compaction by vibration, its placing on the vacuum, and its closure.

Abstract: A stretch film wrapping device for rotatably supporting a roll of film and dispensing the film at a selected tension includes a base member, a hub member having a device for mounting a roll of stretchable film, a shaft, a means for joining the shaft to the base and hub members to permit rotation of the hub member with respect to the base member. The means joining the shaft to the base and hub members includes a friction device for resisting rotation of the hub member with respect to the base member. The friction device includes a pair of friction surfaces mounted on the shaft. One of the friction surfaces is non-rotatably mounted to the base member and the other is non-rotatably mounted to the hub member. The friction device retards rotation of the hub member with respect to the base member. Each of the friction surfaces has an annular area extending radially outward from the shaft for frictional contact between the friction surfaces.

Abstract: A wrapping machine and operation for wrapping a load arranged on a pallet with a stretchable wrapping material under a substantially constant tension during the wrapping operation. The load that is to be wrapped is arranged on a support member which can be rotated for drawing off stretchable wrapping material from a roll of such material. A dispensing mechanism holds the roll of stretchable wrapping material and dispenses the material so that it can be wrapped around the load arranged on the support member. As an alternative to the support member with the load being rotated, the dispensing member can revolve around the support member and the load so as to dispense and wrap the load with the stretchable material. During the wrapping operation, the tension on the portion of the stretchable wrapping material being wrapped around the load is maintained at a substantially constant tension. Prior to actually wrapping the load with the stretchable wrapping material, such material can be prestretched.

Abstract: An improved machine for wrapping continuously moving articles with heat-shrinkable material comprising a series of at least three horizontally aligned coplanar longitudinally spaced conveyors provided with a monodirectional continuous movement and with the adjacent sections of the two conveyors furthest downstream wound on at least a corresponding pair of return rollers supported by a support carriage which may be moved in an alternate manner parallel to the conveyor direction, means for supplying sheets of wrapping material and a pair of winding bar means caused by conveyor means to move continuously around the article being supplied on the intermediate conveyor such that during each rotation, while one of the bars takes a sheet of wrapping material and brings it across the path of a following continuously moving article so as to wind this material about three faces of this article, the other bar winds the material about the fourth face of the preceding article and, by means of the two adjacent conveyors fur

Abstract: A hay baler conversion unit includes internal combustion engine over steered drive wheels. The frame of a regular tractor drawn hay baler is attached to the frame of a conversion kit. An operator's station connected to the baler has controls for controlling the speed of the baler and also the speed the unit moves over the ground. The drive for the baler and for the drive wheel is a hydraulic pump and motor system. The operator's station is located behind the gatherer of the baler so that the operator has excellent view of the gatherer and is also adjacent to and laterally of the tying unit or knotter of the baler so that the operator is within view and reach of the knotter.

Abstract: A lawn mower having a housing and a cutter unit positioned below the housing. The cutter unit comprises an upper rotating cutting unit and a lower stationary cutting unit that is concentric with the upper cutting unit and which have a plurality of upper and lower blades at their borders. Each blade has a cutting surface with a near end close to the border, and a far end away from the border. The blades of the upper cutting unit extend in front of a line passing through the concentric axis and the near end, in the direction of rotation of the upper cutting unit.The upper blades rotate and slide over stationary lower blades, thereby cutting the lawn in a manner similar to a pair of scissors. The angle between the upper and lower blades is preferably 16-20 degrees.

Abstract: A machine for harvesting fruit from the ground comprises a frame and a transverse conveyor for engaging fruit on the ground and conveying the same transversely inwardly toward an inner end of the conveyor. An endless belt elevator is supported on the frame and includes a lower generally horizontal portion extending adjacent the ground adjacent the inner end of the transverse conveyor and positioned to receive the fruit and the like therefrom. The elevator passes upwardly at an obtuse angle with respect to the horizontal portion and over outer disc members engaging the belt and an inner roller member of diameter smaller than said discs and concentric therewith and having its surface conforming to the path of the upper ends of transverse flights on the belt. A receiving member extends transversely below an upper portion of the belt elevator beyond the upper roller for receiving fruit and the like passing over the roller.

Abstract: A snap-away auxiliary tine for harvester reels. The tine is attached to its supporting shaft by a split cylinder which partially encloses a shaft fitting. Rounded axial grooves in the inside of the split cylinder interlock with splines on the shaft fitting and prevent normal rotation of the tine. Extreme force on the tine, such as that when the tine hits a hard object, causes the split cylinder to spread slightly, disengage the grooves and rotate on the shaft, thus preventing tine breakage. Manual rotation repositions the tine.

Abstract: Apparatus for assembling optical fibers into sinuous grooves of a support filament in which an annular laying head for guiding the filament has guide bores for the fibers. The bores are fixed within the head and are angularly spaced around it and inclined relative to an axis passing through the head. Groove locating projections are provided, one projection associated with each guide bore. The projections entered into a central passage of the annular head, each projection axially to one side of and adjacent the outlet end of its associated guide bore. The projections located within the filament grooves thereby aligning the bore outlet ends to feed the optical fibers directly into the grooves.