Abstract: A support assembly for a drag bucket includes lift lines and pull lines, each secured to a respective link plate pivotably secured to opposite sides of the bucket. Stops on the bucket side walls limit pivoting of the plates, whereby the bucket can selectively be maintained upright or in a dumping position by control of the lines.

Abstract: A bucket with an auger rotatably mounted in the bottom for use with a construction vehicle for materials transport and distribution such as fill material for an excavation project. The bucket is fitted on one side with a dispensing pipe through which the auger extends so that the fill material moves from the bucket through the dispensing pipe by action of the auger. The fill material is delivered in a uniform manner through the dispensing pipe.

Abstract: An alphanumeric identification device for land and construction survey traverse control points comprised of a fluorescent plastic tag with metal detector electronic signal return to enhance location of said point. Each tag has a unique, highly visible alphanumeric indicia thereon which are in a sequential order and in sets to provide an accurate record of the number assigned to each central point.

Abstract: A one piece identification tag which is formed from a flexible material. The tag comprises a panel on which identification indicia can be applied. A neck portion extends from the panel and terminates in a head portion. The head portion has a pair of flaps which project backwardly therefrom toward the panel with a flap being situated either side of the neck portion.

Abstract: The telephone index has a plurality of selection keys and a spring-operated drawer witha stack of index cards, which is held in the index housing by means of a locking device in such a way that on operating a selection key the drawer locking means is released and consequently the drawer with the selected index card and the index cards below it is extended, while the index cards located above the selected card are held back in the index housing by means of a card hold-back device released by the operated selection key and is constructed in such a way that the unlocking of the drawer on operating a selection key takes place by a drawer position change in such a way that in its front region the drawer is lowered counter to the tension of a spring element and simultaneously the drawer locking means is released on the upper edge of the housing opening for the drawer, so that the drawer can be extended, the drawer locking means comprising a stop cam shaped onto the upper edge of the front drawer terminal ledge and

Abstract: The invention concerns an improvement in a display member of the type comprising a plurality of reference members (14) accommodated within a common chamber (11) filled with an opaque fluid wherein each reference member is independently movable between a display position at which it is in face to face engagement with a display face (12) of the chamber (11) and a non-display position at which it is out of engagement with the display face. The improvement comprises each reference member (14) being associated with a boundary wall (19) which surrounds the sides of the reference member when at its non-display and/or display position. The function of the boundary wall (19) is to direct fluid entering or escaping from the space between the reference member and a face of the chamber adjacent the boundary member.

Abstract: Visible index systems which include a support and hanger wires for detachably affixing cards and pocket cards to the support in an overlapping arrangement. The arrangement for fixing the hanger wires to the support is so constructed that each card or pocket card is independently supported, and lateral movement of the hanger wires is precluded as is lateral movement of the cards along those wires.

Abstract: A message message display device for a motor vehicle comprises a message radiating mechanism disposed in a rear portion of the motor vehicle for radiating a message rearwardly of the motor vehicle, and a control mechanism operatively connected to the message radiating mechanism for enabling the message radiating mechanism to radiate the message substantially rearwardly of the motor vehicle. The message radiating mechanism comprises a display unit disposed outside of at least a rear sight of a rearview mirror of the motor vehicle and operatively connected to the control mechanism for radiating an image light beam indicative of the message in response to a signal from the control mechanism, and a transparent reflecting plate for reflecting the image light beam from the display unit substantially rearwardly of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A transparent backing sheet (36) with a cover sheet (50) secured thereto by a layer (46) of pressure sensitive adhesive is cut to size. The center portion (56) of the cover sheet (50) is cut, without cutting through the backing sheet (36), and peeled away, leaving a frame-like cover (58). The back page (26) of a three-page form (20) is secured to the exposed adhesive (46). A corner (b 60) of the cover (58) is severed from the main portion of the cover (58) without cutting through the backing sheet (36). The cover (58) is peeled off the backing sheet (36) by grasping the corner (60) with one hand and the main portion of the cover (58) with the other hand. The exposed marginal area of adhesive (46) is pressed against the inner surface of the automobile window (16, 72) to secure the backing sheet (36) to the window (16, 72) around the entire periphery of the backing sheet (36). The backing sheet (36) holds the form (20) flush against the window (16, 72).

Abstract: A sign box has a translucent front panel of flexible material which is attached to the longitudinal edges of a reflector of channel-shape, and which is stretched and tensioned by forcing the longitudinal edges of the reflector away from each other by means of reaction members contained within the reflector.

Abstract: A portable sign kit includes components for quickly and conveniently erecting lightweight signs, e.g. real estate sales and similar signs. The components include an open wire frame with a prejecting mounting stud. A rigid sign panel is received within the periphery of the frame. The rigid panel is retained within the frame by specially shaped moldings which snappably attach to the frame sides and extend inwardly to retain corresponding abutting edges of the rigid sign panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a magazine for repeating shotguns, which may be incorporated into existing repeating shotguns, comprising a box type magazine which intersects the magazine of the shotgun so as to receive shells into the magazine tube from the magazine, and a shell drive assembly which traverses the magazine tube so as to position a shell which has entered the magazine tube into a firing chamber. This invention incorporates the manual action slide of a manual, or pump, shotgun to actuate the shell drive assembly, and uses the gas pressure actuation means of an automatic shotgun to provide movement of the shell drive assembly.

Abstract: A toy firearm shaped like a sidearm--in particular a dagger--incorporating a compressed-air system for firing light-weight projectiles, that can be projected in accordance with the orientation of the blade, and wherein the compressed-air firing system is incorporated in the handle of the sidearm, and can be operated with the aid of a lateral control attachment originating at the movable part comprising both the cylinder and a perforated attachment for propelling the projectile and acting as an air vent.

Abstract: A device for facilitating quick and efficient selective locking of a handgun which includes a casing adapted to be secured to the butt end of a handgun which includes therein a plurality of rotatably movable locking rings which movability is controlled by a plurality of control knobs positioned on the other surface of the casing. Movement control between the knobs and the rings is achieved by a plurality of gearing means including a pinion shaft extending through the external surface of the casing. Preferably three such locking rings and control knob combination assemblies are included to allow for full and complete locking and yet facilitate ease of unlocking.

Abstract: A vibration dampening device 10 is provided in the forearm 14 of a rifle 10 for engaging a cantilevered barrel 12 forward of the rifle action for dampening the vibration of the barrel as a bullet moves through the barrel to the muzzle. The vibration dampening device in the preferred embodiment includes an insert 44 that is mounted in a cavity 38 formed in the forearm 14. The insert includes a threaded bore 48 with a pressure screw 50 threadably mounted in the bore 48 in which the threaded screw has a pointed end 54 engaging the barrel at a selected point. A tool access aperture 58 extends through the forearm from the lower profile surface 16 in alignment with the threaded bore 48 for enabling a tool to be inserted through a tool access aperture 58 to engage the pressure screw 50 to rotate the pressure screw to the desired position. Preferably a locking means 60 is provided for locking the pressure screw 60 in place when the correct pressure is obtained.

Abstract: A line tying device especially useful for tying a fish line to a fish hook or to another fish line. The line is helically wound a number of times around a mandrel body; the free end of the line is then passed through a groove in the mandrel body into the space circumscribed by the helical windings. A depression in the tip end area of the mandrel body keeps the helical winding in place; after the windings have been formed a pulling force may be exerted on the free end of the line to draw the wound area (knot) off of the mandrel body.

Abstract: A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature measurement display device is located in the vicinity of the other end of the elongated member. Selectable predetermined temperature alarm limits are included to provide visual, or audible and/or tactile alarms when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor exceeds the predetermined alarm limits. In another embodiment, the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature measurement display through a connector disposed in a fishing reel which, when mounted on the handle of the fishing rod, effects the electrical connection between the temperature sensor and the temperature measurement display to be made.

Abstract: A reel fixture is provided which includes a base cylinder, a fixed holder fixed to the base cylinder, a movable pusher movably supported to the base cylinder, and an annular ring. The base cylinder is formed of a material including a prepreg of carbon fiber impregnated with synthetic resin and a thin scrim sheet of high strength fiber impregnated with synthetic resin. The prepreg is lined at its rear surface with the scrim sheet. The material forming the base cylinder is cylindrically wound a plurality of times such that the carbon fiber is circumferentially oriented. The base cylinder is provided at the outer periphery of one of its axial ends with a screw thread screwable with a threaded ring.

Abstract: Improved fishing lure apparatus of the type having a spoon with gap extending to its mounting hole for easy attachment. The clevis has differing first and second leg portions and the apparatus includes blocking means on the clevis to prevent inadvertent disconnection of the spoon from the clevis.

Abstract: A weedless jig having a bundle of individual fine stainless steel wires molded into the head of the jig to form a weed deflector. The wires are separable from each other to form an array of deflectors of the user's preference. The bundle of individual stainless steel wires is flexible and is mechanically interlocked in the jig head by a novel molding method.

Abstract: A fly line connector comprising an elongated or cigar-shaped body having a loop connector at one end portion and a jaw means at the other end portion. The jaw means grips the fishing line and a locking means locks and jaw means over the fishing line.

Abstract: In fishing tackle depth planers, it is common to have a device that planes downward in the water until a fish's strike trips a release mechanism, at which time the planer assumes a non-diving orientation and is more easily retrieved up through the water. A device is provided that not only dives in a pre-release, trolling orientation, but also actively planes toward the surface after the release when the device is pulled backward by a fish away from the fisherman. The device accomplishes this with a tubular construction and means for connecting both the leading and trailing fishing lines in correct positions on the device to achieve the desired effects in the water.

Abstract: A pop-up bait server and a kit and a method for making the same. The Pop-Up Bait Server for convenient delivery of live bait kept in water contained therein, includes an outer container having an inside; an inner container fitting at least partially inside said outer container, the inner container having an inner wall and an adjoining bottom in which define an interior of the inner container; and a latch mechanism for a releasably restraining the inner container inside the outer container such that the interior is at least partially under water when the inner container is restrained in the outer container by the latch mechanism and the outer container contains an amount of water sufficient to at least partially submerge the interior within the outer container, wherein the interior can contain live bait which resides in water within the interior when the inner container is restrained by the latch mechanism inside the outer container.

Abstract: An improved Collapsible Crustacean Trap is described which includes substantially rectangular top and bottom panels which are hinged to side panels. Each of the side panels is hinged in the middle so that it can move between a substantially vertical and a substantially horizontal position. Releasable connectors are provided for securing the panels in a rectangular box. A cover is provided, and an entrance for the crustacean is also provided.

Abstract: An automatic plant watering and feeding system includes a plant vessel supporting a quantity of soil and an underlying water reservoir in communication with the soil by a porous wick. The water reservoir is divided into four chambers. In one chamber a float mechanism controls an input water supply valve while in a second chamber a float mechanism controls the air venting of the first chamber. The third chamber is communicated with the soil by the porous wick and the fourth chamber utilizes a dual interlocking float mechanism to dispense a measured quantity of liquid plant food into the system reservoir during a replenishing cycle.

Abstract: A self-centering stock-proof gate comprises an elongate tubular member and an extension piece slideable within the tube, the extension piece carrying an embedded wire for communicating electric shock along the tubular member and along the extension piece. The tubular member is pivotally mounted about a vertical access on a hinge structure and is held in a central closed position by a pair of chain couplings which connect to a single spring lying along the tubular member and coupled thereto. Each of the chain couplings has an end link freely slideable along a pin which extends outwardly to a respective side of the tubular member from the hinge structure. Thus when the gate gets beyond a predetermined open angle, the chain slides along the pin towards the hinge structure thus reducing the mechanical advantage of the spring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a means for locking an awning/vent type window wherein pear-shaped apertures are provided on the window frame that cooperate with pin means projecting from the vent. As the vent is drawn into a closed position, the pin means enters an enlarged portion of the pear shaped aperture and subsequent relative movement between the pin means and the pear shaped aperture brings about engagement of the pin means with the smallest portion of the pear shaped apertures.

Abstract: A door glass run for automobile provided with a recessed groove for sliding a door glass thereon, installed on a door panel, which comprises an insert positioned on an inner periphery side of the recessed groove and consisting of a hard synthetic resin formed along a profile of the door panel, and a body consisting of elastomer position on an outer periphery side of the insert. A glass slide positioned on a bottom portion of the recessed groove and a glass retainer positioned on a side portion of a car outside of the door glass in the recessed groove are formed on the insert. Further, a locking leg projecting to pass through the body from a predetermined position on an outer periphery side of the glass slide and mountable in a fitting hole of the door panel is formed on the insert.

Abstract: An endless abrasive cross-belt surface treating apparatus which includes a platen assembly arranged to move in an oscillatory or epicyclic pattern relative to the work surface. The apparatus includes means for drivably oscillating the platen as well as a pair of laterally disposed belt guiding rolls positioned immediately adjacent the platen, with such oscillatory or epicyclic motion being continuously applied to the cross-belt while workpieces are being carried or conveyed through the machine.

Abstract: Improved rail grinding apparatus for correcting flatness errors in the slew bearings of large earthmoving machines is disclosed. The grinding apparatus includes a grinding wheel (22) rotated by a motor (24) and forced against a rail (13) by lead screws (28). The latter are controlled by means of displacement sensors (31) and associated control means (33 and 34) so as to grind a profile along the rail (13). The displacement sensors follow guide rails (29) which conform to the desired profile to be ground along the rail (13). The control means (33) may be interfaced with suitable computing means to modify the displacement of the lead screws (28) relative to the guide means (29).

Abstract: Automated grinding is performed using a tracking means having a sufficient field of view to locate edges to be processed and using a high resolution profiler in order to provide grinding information for calculation of the amount of material which should be removed from the workpiece. Those sections of the workpiece not requiring additional grinding may be traversed at a high speed in order to improve productivity. A process control computer receives grinding information from the tracking means and high resolution profiler and uses it to control a manipulator to adjust the travel speed of the grinder, force with which a grinder is applied, position of the grinder, and/or speed of rotation of the grinder in order to remove the correct amount of material from a workpiece. The technique is especially advantageous in removing excess material, burrs, nicks, chips and other minor irregularities in workpieces. A second profiler may be used to check that the grinder has properly ground portions of the workpiece.

Abstract: Gemstones are positioned for adherence to a faceting machine dop with apparatus that includes a transparent, target bearing base and x-y centering bars. A mirror lap wheel is also disclosed to which a lap film is mounted after flush facet contact with the transparent base is observed.

Abstract: An apparatus equipped with a round cutter, a rotation drive mechanism for the cutter, a workpiece stand, a rotary servo-mechanism for rotating the workpiece stand, a rectilinear servo-mechanism for letting the workpiece stand get near to or away from the cutter, an input device for enabling an input operation of at least a diameter or a radius of the cutter, a diameter or a radius of the workpiece, a length of a straight portion of an oriental flat of the workpiece and a radius of curvature of a circular-arc portion at its both sides, and a computer computing a distance between a rotation center of the workpiece and a locus generated by a rotation center of the cutter which revolves while making contact with and relatively to the orientation flat of the workpiece forming a machining standard, as a function in relation to a rotation angle of the workpiece, previously memorizing its operation program and electrically connected to the rotary sevo-mechanism, the rectilinear servo-mechanism and the input device.

Abstract: A jet-dissipating container for use with a fluid jet cutting system is disclosed of the type which holds a plurality of jet-dissipating suspensoids. The container includes a suspensoid-enfolding mesh of material. At least most of the suspensoids have exterior dimensions greater than the dimension of the openings of the mesh. Collection means are positioned about said container to collect and evacuate substances exiting the container through the openings of the mesh.

Abstract: A multiple panel metal roofing system is installed on a continuous roof deck. Elongated support members are aligned to create a supporting frame structure formed as a plurality of grid sections each having sides defining the perimeter of each grid section. A plurality of substantially planar outer skin sections are aligned with the grid sections such that the edges of adjacent skin sections overlap above the upper surface of the support members. A layer of sealant is positioned between the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections. Fasteners such as screws penetrate through the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections and the intervening layer of sealant and extend into the upper surface of the underlying support members to immovably secure the overlapping edges of adjacent skin sections to the underlying support members and to form a compressed watertight seal along the perimeter of each grid section.

Abstract: An improved roof flashing comprising a hard base frustroconical base member and a elastomeric sealing collar, wherein the interconnection between the collar and base member is through overmolding a ring mount assembly, 6, that is characterized by a substantially horizontal upper surface and a pair of downwardly extending first and second legs, 12, 14. The proximate end of the sealing collar has a substantially horizontal upper surface and a pair of concentric lower surfaces, substantially coplanar but separated by the extending bottom of the second downward leg, 14. In this fashion, a bending moment supplied about a second downward leg, 14, through wiping action at the distal end of the elastomeric collar, 42, will not tend to separate the elastomeric collar from the frustroconical member, 4, at points radially outward from the second downward leg, 14.

Abstract: A structural arrangement is provided which is particularly useful in connection with solar greenhouses. The structural member is suitable for use in a parallel arrangement of the same particularly for the purpose of providing controlled shading. The structural member is provided as a hollow bar of elongated form provided with at least one longitudinally extending track channel having a relatively narrow longitudinally extended slot-mouth. The bar may be provided with two such channels and these channels are substantially circular in cross-section with the mouths defining reentrant angles therewith. In a solar greenhouse, members of the above type support a glazing with a curved-eave section, the bars being curved to shape and the channels therein accommodating the bulbous lateral edges of shades which are retained therein. The shades are transferred from one roller in the direction of a second roller.

Abstract: A mast defined by three flexible longerons with cross elements coils into a canister. Extension and retraction are controlled by three axially oriented lead screws which engage protuberances spaced along the longerons. The lead screws are mutually synchronzied by an annular planet gear, and are driven by a spiroidal gear set. At a predetermined mast extension, motor drive is switched over for rotation of the mast rather than extension-retraction. The switch over is controlled by an actuator in the form of a movable guide element dimensioned to clear normal-sized protuberances but to be seized and carried by an oversize protuberance at the desired mast extension. The actuator is coupled to a lock which unlocks the annular gear to the canister so that motor drive results in mast rotation. An auxiliary lock allows re-locking of the canister to the support structure for allowing resumption of the mast extension-retraction mode.

Abstract: A mobile home support system is disclosed which uses a plurality of stepped elongated supports, preferably made of railroad ties secured together. The individual supports are placed beneath a mobile home with the mobile home support beams preferably secured to the supports. The supports are disposed at various angles beneath the mobile home structure to provide effective resistance to loss of support by lateral movement of the mobile home under the influence of displacement forces generated by ground tremors, regardless of the direction from which the displacement force is generated. The system has received approval for earthquake resistance support from the State of California. Also disclosed is the corresponding method of providing support to a mobile home in the presence of displacement forces generated by ground tremors.

Abstract: A positioning system for securing a pane of glass to be adhesively attached to an automotive vehicle body is provided which employs a modified molding carrier for the glass pane which includes a rib for engaging positioning devices carried in a body flange surrounding the glass pane and embodiments of the system are disclosed in which the modified molding carrier cooperates with tufted strips and positively locking positioning clips.

Abstract: A lap board type of corner structure which comprises a series of panels on opposite sides of a corner wherein one set of panels on one side of the corner have end corner-overlapping hook-shaped portions interlocking with similarly shaped end portions on the other set of panels on the other side of the corner.

Abstract: A building construction element such as insulative siding is disclosed having an outer skin with an inner surface on which a plurality of individual, spaced-apart, arcuate-shaped projections are cut or gouged from the inner surface by a cutting tool means. A low density polymetric foam material is disposed over the inner surface so as to completely surround each arcuate projection to thereby securely lock the skin to the foam material after it sets.

Abstract: A compression molded door assembly is disclosed. A rectangular frame is not required. The edges of the opposed door skins include integral mating edge members over at least a portion of the side edges. A vertical stile may be positioned along another edge.

Abstract: A planar base material, typically of Masonite.RTM. brand compressed wood, and a thick flexible leather are each cut to an identical geometrical shape suitable for use as a tile within a tessellation. The top side surface of the composite wood underlay is contoured with shallow undulations, typically up to 1/64" deep over a linear extend of 12". The top side peripheral edges of the composite wood underlay and the bottom side peripheral edges of the leather overlay are both beveled. The leather overlay is adhesively bonded, typically by brush-on type contact adhesive, to the composite wood underlay, forming thereby a composite multi-layer laminate leather tile. The edges of tile so formed are well suited visually and functionally for abutting one tile to the next. The major surface of the tile is aesthetically pleasing without presenting any visual flat spots. The composite tiles may optionally be embossed, stained, sealed, and/or waxed upon their upper and edge surfaces.

Abstract: A fire strip for use in a suspended metallic grid ceiling structure. The strip extends between grid members in the ceiling. During a fire, the strip helps keep the grid intact, and keeps the ceiling tile in place, whereby the ceiling continues to act as a fire barrier.

Abstract: There is described a prefabricated module comprising a three-dimensional armature formed by welded wires, and flat elements from light and/or heat-insulating material, retained on either side of the armature to form at least one continuous panel. One and the same module may be used either for bearing structures extending vertically, or for bearing structures extending horizontally, and having retaining means for the armatures.

Abstract: A slate and the method of manufacturing therefor comprising substantially a single color mortar cement. The outer surface of the slate has at least two different shapes which produce a different color variation to one another.

Abstract: Elements for a modular system for the assembling of furniture, containers, partitions or the like, that consists of polygonal panels and bracing elements for a flat or spatial connection of single panels. Each of the panel elements (10) has several cut-out sections (12) in its borders (11). In each of the cut-out sections (12) there is inserted a rod (13) running essentially in the same direction as the border. Each of the bracing elements has the shape of a clamp (20) which can be inserted into the cut-out sections of adjoining panel elements (10) and whose rods (13) are shaped for gripping, preferably to establish a drop-in connection (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A structural framework assembly (150) is made up of framework subassemblies (102, 104, 104', etc.) interconnected by elongated horizontal structural members (122, 124, 126, 128, etc.). The subassemblies are made up of elongated structural members (114, 116, 118, 120) interconnected by clamping assemblies (106, 108, 110, 112). The clamping assemblies are made up of clamp elements (20a, 20b) with recesses (28, 30) which extend part way around the structural members and third portions (26) with cylindrical recesses (36) in which the ends of other elongated structural members are locked.

Abstract: A variable polyhedral framework made from at least two joined tetrahedrons hinged at their coincident base edges, which may thereby move easily through and be made rigid in many different configurations.