Abstract: Relatively heavy and large auger assemblies often used in present day farming are difficult to move and manoeuver around a farmyard or the like and it is not always convenient to hitch a tractor to such auger assemblies for relatively short distance moving. This invention includes a small electric or gasoline motor or engine which can be operatively connected to a small wheel which is mounted within a frame secured to the auger assembly framework and which engages the ground. Means are provided so that this small wheel can be rotated in either direction. A small castoring wheel assembly supports the rear end of the auger assembly and when the small wheel is operatively connected to the motor, the wheel may be rotated slowly thus enabling the auger assembly to be moved as desired. Directional control is by steering the rear end of the auger assembly manually.

Abstract: An automatic tire chain for driver operated vehicles includes a chain device that is moved to the road contact surface of a tire from a position adjacent thereto by means of a spring mechanism placed under tension when the chain is held away from the road contact surface of the tire. A pair of rings, one being fixed to the wheel and the other being slideably mounted thereon are provided with indexing slots. The slideable ring has a chain affixed thereon and is moved relative to the fixed ring by an operator activated engaging mechanism mounted on the vehicle. The engaging means engages the indexing slots and moves the slideable ring relative to the fixed ring while the vehicle moves along the road at a speed less than 10 miles per hour placing the chain adjacent to the road contact surface of the tire.

Abstract: A bolt-on kit for converting conventional two-wheel motorcycles to three wheel form. The kit comprises an elongated axle assembly which is adapted to be coupled to the motorcycle and which receives the original equipment drive gear for rotation, a pair of spaced apart mounting plates coupled to the axle, support means for rigidly coupling the mounting plates to the motorcycle frame, a pair of drive hubs for mounting drive wheels at opposite ends of the axle assembly, and unique stabilizer means. The stabilizer includes a vertically, upwardly extending brace which is yieldably, slideably received within appropriate bearing structure to allow vertical suspension displacement while preventing damage to the motorcycle frame from torsional or twisting forces.

Abstract: Relatively heavy and large auger assemblies often used in present day farming are difficult to move and manoeuver around a farmyard or the like and it is not always convenient to hitch a tractor to such auger assemblies for relatively short distance moving. This invention includes a small wheel which is driven by an electric motor connected to the battery of the auger assembly and which can be raised and lowered manually out of and into contact with the ground and is situated on the auger assembly wheel axle. A small castoring wheel assembly supports the rear end of the auger assembly. When the small wheel is lowered into contact with the ground, the wheel may be rotated slowly by the electric motor thus enabling the auger assembly to be moved as desired. Directional control is by steering the rear end of the auger assembly manually, adjacent to where the switch is located to connect and disconnect the battery to the motor.

Abstract: A self-propelled wheel-chair capable of climbing up or down a curb is disclosed. The wheel-chair is able to elevate an occupant higher than existing types of wheel-chairs practically to the height of a person standing.