Abstract: A lightweight, portable fish strike indicator for use with a fishing rod to provide a visible indication of the movement of the rod tip especially during low ambient light conditions. The fish strike indicator includes a high intensity light source, which transmits light through an optical fiber to the tip portion of a fishing rod. The motion of the tip during and after a fish strike are translated in to a visible light trace whose arc length and oscillation frequency are proportional to the force of the strike and provides an indication whether the fish has been hooked. The high intensity light source along with the optical fiber extending to the tip of the rod can be easily attached to or removed from the outer surface of the shaft of a fishing rod, or may be imbedded inside the shaft as a more permanent accessory.

Abstract: A fishing lure whose direction of travel is controllable which includes a main body with hooks attached. The fishing line attaches to the lure through an eyelet connected to an activator shaft. When the fishing line is jerked by the user the activator shaft contacts a plunger button in a dual-position click mechanism, changing it from one position to the other. The change in position is transmitted from the click mechanism through a protruder shaft to a pivot plate. A shaft which serves as the fulcrum of the pivot plate extends through the main body of the lure and is there attached to a steering lip. The steering lip controls the direction of travel of the lure, allowing the user to vary the direction of travel by repeated jerks on the line.

Abstract: An improved fishing device and accessory for fishing lures in which sequin mounting stud (26) on lead jig head (22) allows quick exchange and attachment of predator fish attracting reflective sequins (30B) and (30A). Mounting stud (26) utilizes a mounting stud sequin retainer (28) to hold sequins (30B) and (30A) on mounting stud (26). Sequins (30B) and (30A) coming in many colors and variations combine to give a multiplicity of new color, reflection, and erratic motion changes to effectively enhance the attractive abilities of the fishing lure to predator fish.

Abstract: An artificial fly/lure includes a body mounted about the shank of a fish hook. The body is formed of an open mesh weave body secured at one end to the shank of a fish hook and at another point to the fish hook. A plurality of open mesh woven arms are secured at a first end to the shank of the fish hook interiorly within one end of the body. The arms project outwardly from the one end of the body to a freely movable second end. A flexible rod is interposed within each arm. The arms are movable with respect to the fixed first ends when the artificial fly/lure is drawn through the water, but return to their normal curved shape when a forward pulling force is discontinued.

Abstract: A fishing jig, particularly useful in conjunction with a soft bodied artificial bait to produce a lure having specialized movement when pulled through water, includes a fish hook component of integral construction having a leading extremity, a curved trailing extremity provided with a barbed tip, and a shank portion extending between the leading and trailing extremities. A line-attachment eyelet is fashioned in the shank portion by bending, and is forwardly inclined toward the leading extremity. A weight component of streamlined shape is associated with the leading extremity.

Abstract: A holder for a trotline, the trotline having a plurality of spaced leader attached thereto, each leader having a fishhook secured to the free end thereof, each fishhook having a shank portion with an eye at one end for receiving the attachment of the free end of the leader and a curved portion at the opposite end of the shank portion with a barb adjacent a terminal pointed end of the curved portion, the trotline holder having a body horizontally extending elongated hollow having an open slot extending the length of the body, the body having an open front, and including a vertical support within the body and an elongated horizontal shelf affixed to an upper end of the vertical support, the trotline fishhooks being received on the shelf with the barbs positioned below the shelf and with the shank portion of each fishhook extending downwardly through the body open slot.

Abstract: A plant tie for securing a plant limb of a plant to a supporting member, for example, a plant stake, comprises a soft flexible, elastic loop; more especially the loop is of knitted material and is in particular formed from a toe clip remnant of knitted hosiery manufacture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for intensifying the surface stabilization of soil susceptible to erosion by introduction of water-based adhesion-promoting impregnating compounds based on esters of polyvinyl alcohol with C.sub.1-5 monocarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof with higher monocarboxylic acids (binders) using surface-active and biologiclly compatible wetting agents. The process is characterized in that impregnation of the soil is carried out in several stages and in that an aqueous preparation containing the wetting agents is used at least in the first impregnating stage. Binder is preferably used in a comparatively small quantity in this pre-impregnation stage.

Abstract: The growing room includes a closed loop track suspended above the floor and extending throughout the room. A plurality of racks are movably supported on the track by a motorized mover system. The racks include a frame for supporting a plurality of growing sheets for supporting and growing the plants. The growing sheets are made of a translucent material and include a plurality of growing cells formed by affixing a plurality of lengths of membrane material to the sheet at predetermined locations. The growing cells are gas permeable, liquid impermeable, and translucent.

Abstract: An overhead garage door arrangement in which a door leaf is moveable between open and closed position, and is installable against a ceiling for sliding up and down or that can be tilted or swung up and down for compensating against the weight of the door, at least one helical spring module is provided with a least two parallel-loaded helical tension springs that are arranged coaxially one within the other, and that are wound in opposite directions. The inner spring has an outside diameter which is smaller than the inside diameter of the outer spring. The oppositely wound coils of the coaxial springs cross each other. The two springs are pushed over a holding element which has a narrower first section for receiving the inner spring, and having a wider second section spaced from the first section for receiving the outer spring. The first and second sections of the holding element have edges with hook-shaped portions for grasping coils of the coaxial springs.

Abstract: A self-locking window operator has a reversible rotary drive shaft connectable in sequence to separate linkages respectively controlling movement of a casement relative to a surrounding frame and actuation of a fastening mechanism for releasably securing the casement when closed. The drive shaft is coupled by a worm gear to a drive input member rotatable about a drive axis and each linkage has a drive output member rotatable about separate axes offset from the drive axis. The input member has a drive pin co-operable with a respective pin receiving recess of each output member for sequentially operating the linkages.

Abstract: The floating weather-strip includes a sealing member and a support member having a spline for interfitting attachment to a jambliner to prevent the infiltration of air or water in the check-rail area between window sashes in a window assembly during sliding or tilting. The sealing member can include a foam material, and can be disposed on an upper and a lower surface of the support member. The removable attachment of the weather-strip to the jambliner facilitates replacement after installation, as well as customization of the compression characteristics to achieve specific biasing and sealing needs.

Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.

Abstract: A support structure is provided for supporting at least one antenna. The support structure includes a body portion, mounting means, an access passage, and artificial foliage. The body portion is anchored in use proximate its lower end to an anchoring surface and mounting means mounts the antenna proximate an operatively upper end of the body portion. The access passage extends at least partially between the upper and lower ends of the body portion. Artificial foliage is attached to the body portion and positioned so as to at least partially conceal the antenna. The artificial foliage typically resembles the fronds and leaves of a natural palm tree.

Abstract: In an acoustic building structure corresponding to the mass-spring-mass insulation principle, the two masses of the mass-spring-mass system are each formed of at least one rigid element (1,2) and are separated by at least one panel (4) of mineral wool combined with at least one air gap (5). The acoustic structure is such that the rigid elements (1,2) are trays with a U-shaped cross section and are lined on the inside of the U with at least one mineral wool (3).

Abstract: An accordion shutter system comprising a plurality of continuously extruded, substantially rectangular accordion shutter blades having opposing vertical sides wherein one vertical side of each the shutter blade consists of a male end and the opposite vertical side of each the shutter blade consists of a female end such that the male end of adjacent the shutter blades interlocks with the female end of the shutter blade therein forming a triple interlocking hinge; means for laterally deploying and stacking the accordion shutter system; means for connecting the shutter blades to each other when the accordion shutter system is fully deployed; and means for connecting the shutter blades to a horizontal or vertical surface.

Abstract: A swing door is described having a door frame, hinge assembly, transparent panels supported by the door frame and a glazing strip surrounding the panel edges. The door frame is formed from pultruded rail elements wherein each rail element is defined by a rail profile including a channel for accepting the panel and forming seal with the glazing strip. The channel has a base defined by a first wall in the profile and the profile further includes second, third and fourth continuous walls having outside surfaces and defining with the first wall and enclosure adjacent to channel for receiving the hinge assembly and wherein the outside surfaces are substantially free of projections from their surfaces.

Abstract: A stack ban for sealing a pipe and boot extending from a roof of a building is disclosed. The stack ban includes a band of flexible material having a smooth inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface has a circumference substantially equal to a circumference of the pipe and forms a seal between the pipe and boot. The stack ban is preferably secured in a place by a clamp threaded inside of the band and tightened during the installation process. The band is preferably made of neoprene rubber.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a ceiling channel, an elongated transom frame member, and an adapter configured to mateably engage both the ceiling channel and the transom frame member. Specifically, the adapter includes an upper end with horizontal and angled flanges shaped to engage mating wall sections on the ceiling channel, in a manner providing stability to the connection and also providing alternative attachment sites for receiving a screw fastener. A lower end of the adapter telescopingly engages a top end of the frame member, and includes a pair of spaced-apart flanges and a spreader screw that can be adjusted to flex the flanges and frictionally bind the flanges against mating wall sections on the transom frame member in a selected telescoped position on the frame member. The ceiling channel has down flanges defining a longitudinally extending recess for receiving an upper edge of a cover panel. Safety clips attached to the upper edge of the cover panel engage the ceiling channel.

Abstract: A two-part base molding system for mounting a wall base molding to a wall adjacent a floor includes a mounting portion and a separable base molding portion. The mounting portion is mountable to the wall adjacent the floor. The mounting portion defines a main body portion having a top edge and includes a plurality of engaging elements extending transversely from the main body portion. The engaging elements of at least one pair of the elements are arrayed in spaced vertical relation to one another. Each engaging element defines an engaging surface spaced from the main body portion. The molding portion is removably mounted to the mounting portion, and includes a main body portion having at least two engaging elements extending transversely therefrom. The engaging elements are vertically spaced from one another and include an engaging surface configured for engagement with the mounting portion engaging elements.

Abstract: The invention includes a subfloor assembly for supporting a floor surface on a substrate. The subfloor assembly includes a plurality of plate members extending in parallel relation along the substrate, with a space formed between adjacent plate members. A plurality of sleeper members extending longitudinally along the substrate, and are located in the spaces between adjacent plate members. First resilient members are positioned on the upper surface of each of said plate members, and second resilient members are positioned below the lower surface of each of said sleeper members. The floor surface is attached to an upper surface of said sleeper members. The second resilient members are preferably more compressible than the first resilient members. The subfloor assembly also preferable has a plurality of brackets that limit upper movement of the sleeper members but permit downward movement of the sleeper members.

Abstract: An expandable waterproof covering system used to protect sub surface areas of a building where the sub surface areas meet at an angle. The covering material is a sheet of expandable waterproof material such as a reinforced dual polycrepe material. Approximately in the center of the covering sheet is a pleated area with a series of folds on each side of the center. The center of the sheet is fit over the joining centerline of the two sub surfaces areas to be covered. If desired, a section of the folds may be restricted in their expansion by stitching the adjacent folds together. With this construction the lower folds may fan out to expand to cover more of the surface areas to be protected than the sections that those fold section which are restricted. This finds particular applicability to covering the outside corners of building before the final exterior veneer layer, such as brick or stone, is applied over the protective covering.

Abstract: A component shutter assembly and method of forming same. The assembly comprises a one-piece molded plastic, integrally formed shutter panel. The shutter panel may be molded in a small plurality of standard lengths and then one or both ends thereof cut to shorten the shutter panel to a specific, desired length once it is determined what-specific length of shutter is needed for a particular application. An independent, integrally formed end panel may then be secured to one or both ends of the cut shutter panel and ultrasonically welded thereto to form a finished component shutter assembly having a particular desired length and the appearance of a one-piece, integrally formed shutter. Embodiments directed to raised panel and louvered shutters are disclosed, as is a removable center panel section which may be used in connection with the louvered shutter panels if it is desired to provide a mid-panel section which is offset from the mid-point of the overall length of the shutter panel.

Abstract: A cladding board (10) for fixing in partial overlapping relationship with a like board (10). The board (10) includes a longitudinally extending first face (11) which, in use, partially overlaps with the opposing face of a like board (10) and a retaining formation (12) in the first face (11) adapted to captively retain an aligning spline (13) having a complementary retaining formation.

Abstract: A siding assembly and method of manufacture are disclosed. Each siding unit is a profile of a composite material which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a cellulosic fiber. The preferred siding unit has a tapered thickness and a convex face. Each siding unit is interconnected to adjacent siding units with a tongue and groove mechanism. The preferred siding profile has a plurality of webs, and the exposed portion of the siding has a capstock layer to improve weatherability. The exposed width of the siding's face may be adjustable. The siding units are interconnected end-to-end by inserts which are positioned by means of an adhesive or thermal welding.

Abstract: A seamless siding made of vinyl, aluminum, or other sheet material strip is made by scoring flat material and punching fastener slots at the edges of the strip. The material is bent at the score lines to form a profile such as clap board or other desired style of siding. Fasteners through the slots hold the material to the wall while allowing the material to expand and contract in response to changing temperatures. The exposed surface may be embossed or textured as desired. The material provides a seamless siding with little waste compared to conventional wood siding products. No specialized expensive machinery, tools, or equipment is needed to carry out installation of this new siding product.

Abstract: A refrigeration panel system is provided having a first panel and a second panel. Each of the panels has an insulated core and a top and bottom metal skin attached to the insulation core. The first panel includes a groove at an end of the insulation core of the first panel. The second panel includes a tongue formed on the end of the insulation core of the second panel. The groove is adapted to receive and surround the tongue. Interlocking engagement members are disposed inside the groove and along the tongue, and provide a biasing force that pulls and holds the end of the first panel and the end of the second panel together, after the tongue is inserted into the groove and pushed past a predetermined point.

Abstract: This invention concerns a building module for producing flat construction, especially walls, which has two parallel, panel-shaped wall parts (2, 3) the exterior surfaces of which form the wall to be constructed. A module core (14) of wood connects the two wall parts (2, 3). The module core (14) has at least one module core part (5, 39, 47, 71) which runs in the longitudinal direction (X) of the building module. When an additional building module is put in plate between the wall parts (2, 3), this core (14) protrudes into this additional building module in the vertical direction (Z) and forms with these wall parts (2, 3) an interlocking connection which takes up forces in the transverse direction (Y). Means (19, 20; 77, 78) are provided for the purpose of forming an interlocking connection which takes up forces in the longitudinal direction (X) when an additional building module is put into place.

Abstract: Extruded bricks that have two opposite facing sides one with a depending tongue and the one with a groove base surface. These tongue and groove sides are interconnected by adjacent vertically disposed brick sides. A hollow interior core may extend the length of each brick and an extrusion created longitudinal lower edge groove extends along the bottom edge length of each brick opposite the brick's front face. Ties, mortar or other bonding materials may engage these longitudinal edge grooves in two adjacent engaged bricks to hold vertically disposed courses of bricks to an existing vertical supporting stud of a building. A smaller sub groove or indentation within the brick's top groove may be used to apply mortar to provide additional bonding between two layered courses of such bricks.

Abstract: A construction component for improved moisture, decay and insect resistance. The component preferably includes a plurality of members of which certain portions are comprised of materials resistant to moisture, decay and insects. The resistant member(s) are integrally connected to wood portion(s) to provide a single, low cost structure.

Abstract: A plastering fillet for building components used at the transition to plaster is disclosed. The plastering fillet includes a base portion having a base wall, which can be secured to the building component. The base portion also has at least one extension perpendicular to the base wall and extending out therefrom. The plastering fillet also has a front portion having at least one web, which also projects perpendicular to the base wall of the base portion. The connection between the base portion and the front portion of the plastering fillet permits relative movement between the portions thereby preventing plaster cracking or breaking.

Abstract: The structural assemblies are selectively reinforced with metal matrix composite in the regions susceptible to mechanical failure. More specifically, a channel is machined in a structural member in an area of relatively high stress. A reinforcing member is inserted into the channel. A metal powder is deposited on and around the reinforcing member. The metal powder is irradiated by a high energy source to thereby encase the reinforcing member in a metal matrix and to consolidate the metal matrix to the interior surface of the channel. The resultant assembly is lightweight and has improved strength and stiffness at room and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A structural beam or flexural member, supported only at its ends, has a load carrying capability which is proportional to the relative acceleration between the applied force(s) and the reaction force(s). In a first preferred embodiment, the upper section of the beam is made of a compressive rate-sensitive material, and the lower section of the beam is made of a homogeneous material. The compressive rate-sensitive material accommodates most of the compressive stress encountered in dynamic stress conditions. The homogeneous material accommodates most of the compressive stresses during static or quasi-static conditions and tensile stresses during static, quasi-static and dynamic stress conditions. In a second preferred embodiment, the beam has an upper section made of a compressive rate-sensitive material, a middle section made of a homogeneous material, and a lower section made of a tensile material. The compressive rate-sensitive material functions as in the first embodiment.

Abstract: A glazing bar used for forming a roof beam in a conservatory roof system has a generally inverted T-section. The T-section has an upstanding limb to which an upper capping may be fixed, and a cross bar with a central section and edges. The central section has an upper face defining a plane. The edges are shaped in the form of troughs extending below the central section and the plane to form a recess in the underside of the glazing bar. The central section has first parts extending at first angles way from each other and from the upstanding limb. The second parts, formed as continuous extensions of the first parts, diverge away from each other as they extend at second angles away from the first parts. The second parts form inner side walls for the troughs. The recess has outwardly extending faces formed by the inner side walls that diverge away from each other as they extend from the central section first parts.

Abstract: A tough, high-strength geomembrane made from a custom blend of polyethylene copolymers, for protecting waterproofing courses from impact and pressure damage of debris resting against the waterproof course. A slip sheet configuration reduces surfaces stress due to earth movement and subsurface cracking thereby maintaining the protective course intact without any effect on the waterproofing layers. The geomembrane is available as lightweight rolls which can be easily be handled by one man. The film is installed horizontally in continuous sheets with few adhesive joints. Installation begins by applying a thick brush coat of the selected waterproofing membrane material (usually a rubber coat but may be any waterpoofing material). The film is unrolled along the wall, held up into position and secured using plastic self-sealing plugs and/or plastic termination bars. Concrete nails are used to attach the self-sealing plugs or termination bar to the wall.

Abstract: A construction panel for use in the erection of buildings comprising a panel of castable construction material of predetermined thickness, and having first and second sides; a plurality of structural members, reinforcing the panel on one side, at least some of the structural members comprising a generally linear edge, and a generally zig-zag edge, and a web extending between the linear edge and the zig-zag edge, the zig-zag edges defining apexes, and root portions; the apexes, being embedded in one side of the panel thereby securing at least some of the structural members to the panel; recesses formed in the web extending substantially from the apexes to the root portions; and, generally triangular indentations formed in the web throat portions adjacent to but spaced from the recesses. Also disclosed is a method of constructing a level portion of a building.

Abstract: The present invention describes a lightweight, flexible, weather resilient, seamless, waterproof, and thermoplastic roof covering layer and a method to prepare such a layer. The method is similar to that used in the preparation of clothing wherein a pattern, which may be out of paper, is prepared according to the measurements of the roof and any protruding or embedded structures thereon. Thermoplastic fabric is cut according to the pattern specifics. The fabric pieces are attached to each other to form a snugly fitting roof covering layer which is then fused and compressed in situ.

Abstract: A method of forming a tiled floor without adhesive beneath the tiles comprises laying the tiles, applying filler between adjacent tiles after laying, and holding the tiles in relative position. A flexible sheet with apertures can be laid on a substrate and the apertures filled with grouting material and the tiles laid on the sheet, the spaces between the tiles receiving filler material. The tiles may have a groove in peripheral sides to provide a keying effect for the filler material. The filler material may be settable after application and hold the tiles in position.

Abstract: A tool and a method for cutting and installing roofing shingles. The tool includes a base with a work surface and a cutter for cutting shingles placed on the work surface. The work surface include at least one limiting pedestals which includes an edge at a distance from the work surface, so that several shingles stacked over one another and placed over the work surface and slid against the edge of the limiting pedestal to expose different proportions of the shingles to the cutter to produce shingle sections of different sizes. The different sized shingle sections are then used to start the rows of shingles placed on the roof to be covered with shingles.

Abstract: A cell panel for thermal ventilation including a first wall having raised portions which define openings; a second wall; partition walls connected to the first and second walls and that define cells. The openings in the first wall are located upstream of an air flow flowing outside the first wall. The first wall may further include raised portions which define other openings located downstream of the air flow. The second wall may also include raised portions which define openings located downstream of the air flow. The partition walls may define communication holes between adjacent cells.

Abstract: A system for packaging multiple containers wherein a carrier is moved through an applicating machine having a drum. The carrier is constructed of a flexible plastic sheet having a plurality of elongated apertures aligned in transverse ranks and a plurality of relief holes positioned between adjacent longitudinal rows of the elongated apertures. A plurality of jaw pairs are positioned around a perimeter of the drum for gripping the carrier. The jaw pairs are movable between a closed position and an open position. The applicating machine further includes an adjustment means for adjustment of a distance between the jaws of each jaw pair in the closed position. The carrier is then positioned over a plurality of containers where each elongated aperture engages with one of the containers. The system according to this invention enables the use of a single applicating machine to package a uniform group of containers having a broad range of diameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a wrapper for a product comprises: a feed device; an area for unwinding a web of heat-sealable paper; a station for feeding products which continuously receives and feeds out a first web of paper while placing the products on the web in succession and spaced equally apart; a station for feeding a second web of heat-sealable paper, where the second web of paper, fed by the feed device, is laid over the products and moves along continuously together with the first web of paper below it; a sealing station where the two webs of paper are joined crossways and lengthways to form a chain of closed wrappers, each containing a product. The apparatus comprises a single pair of feed rollers equipped with sealing elements and means for automatically detecting and correcting the misalignment of the sealing elements relative to the webs of paper by causing the rollers and the webs of paper to slip relative to each other.

Abstract: In a process and an apparatus for introducing individual products into containers for receiving a given number of individual products for filling the containers, by means of a picker line, the individual products and the containers are not advanced with a transportation movement in co-flow relationship, and delivery of the next container to be filled, into the working region of the pickers of the picker line, is controlled in dependence thereon.

Abstract: A method of shipping a plurality of preformed flower pot covers is provided. Each preformed flower pot cover includes a sheet of material formed into a shape sized to receive a flower pot. The preformed flower pot cover has a base with a closed lower end and an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough for receiving the flower pot. The method includes providing a portable platform having a plurality of stacking shells disposed therefrom. Each stacking shell is configured to be received in the object opening of one of the preformed flower pot covers. A stack of preformed flower pot covers is formed on each of the stacking shells such that the preformed flower pot covers of the stack are nested within one another and supported on the stacking shell and secured to the portable platform. The platform with the preformed flower pot covers is then transported to a predetermined destination.

Abstract: A method of creating a package with reclosable resealable flaps. The package is defined by a blank formed by die cutting a continuous web or sheet of material after ink and a release coating have been applied to one side of the web but on different areas. The blank, when folded, provides a structure with a rectangular cross-section having four planar sides, each side with extending flaps. A package is formed by closing and securing the flaps on the bottom end of the structure using a permanent adhesive. The package is then filled with product. One top outer flap can have a release coating applied to an area which will be engaged by the opposite flap when closed. This release coating, in combination with a repositionable adhesive, will cause the opposed flaps to releasably adhere one another to secure and seal the top opening. Repositionable adhesive can also be applied, either to the release coating itself, or to the surface opposite the release coating to the seal.

Abstract: A packaging machine for making flow packs, which is provided with closure elements for making transverse seams in a packaging material which has been formed into a tube, and with cutting devices for then making cuts in the transverse seams. The cutting devices are arranged on the circumference of a pair of cutting rolls which, in their circumferential direction, are moreover provided with gripper elements for manipulating the flow packs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically filling and sealing envelopes in a complete sequence starting with envelopes being placed in an initial position and terminating with filled envelopes being delivered fully prepared for being labelled and stamped. The novel feature is turning the envelopes from a position with their front sides facing downwards into a position with their reverse sides facing downwards, with the contents of the envelopes being introduced when they are in the last-mentioned position. In consequence of the invention a faster operating and considerably more compact apparatus can be attained than in the prior art.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing pocketed compound nested coil springs includes inserting a compressed, preferably pocketed, smaller coil spring into a horizontally oriented larger coil spring either prior to compressing and inserting the outer coil spring into pocket material or after the larger coil spring has been pocketed thereby requiring the first spring to be inserted into and through an opening in the pocket material.

Abstract: A bandage for an animal's foot includes a center portion which is designed to be placed on the bottom of the animal's foot and to cover the bottom of the foot. The bandage also includes multiple attachment tabs which extend outwardly from the perimeter of the center portion of the bandage. The tabs are designed to be bonded to the side of the animal's foot and thereby to retain the center portion of the bandage against the bottom of the animal's foot.

Abstract: A pull-type harvesting machine is adapted for laterally offset attachment to a tractor. The machine has a frame and a harvesting head supported by the frame including a cutting apparatus for cutting crops as the machine is towed across a field, and a gear box operably connected with the cutting apparatus. A pull tongue is pivotally coupled to the frame about a first vertical axis for varying the position of the machine relative to the tractor. A mechanical drive line extends along and is rotatably supported by the pull tongue for supplying driving power to the cutting apparatus through the gear box. The gear box is pivotally mounted on the header about a second vertical axis spaced from the first vertical axis. The drive line includes a fixed position portion and a telescoping portion supported at fore and aft ends by the tongue and the gear box, respectively.