Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a method and device (i.e., support tool) for installing sheathing (e.g., drywall or plasterboard). This tool enables a single person to easily attach the sheathing (e.g., by nails or screws) to an underlying structure (e.g., a wall stud, joist or rafter). In the preferred “device” embodiment, Applicant's tool is generally J-shaped with four tapered spikes (“teeth”) on its backside. The spikes are equally spaced from one another. By hammering the tool, its spikes can be driven into the underlying structure. No separate nail or screw is needed to hold the tool in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment device by means of which, in use, an object is attached to a roof rack which is or at least can be connected to roof rails of a car, comprising a housing, at least two movable jaws extending to outside the housing, which jaws engage round a roof rack in use, and actuating means provided with an operating element for moving said at least two jaws together, wherein the actuating means are designed to translate the jaws and comprise at least one rack, which rack is engaged when the operating element is operated. The invention further relates to a combination of a roof rack and such an attachment device and to a combination of an object to be attached to a roof rack and such an attachment device.

Abstract: A bracket that is suitable for attachment to the rails of a pick-up truck or dump truck cargo body has attachment holes that support two perpendicular rails in orthogonal arrangement with respect to a cargo box railing or surface. The brackets are readily formed from low cost materials and may be stamped and formed with a minimum number of processing steps using a preferred method of the invention. When used in combination with existing cargo and dump boxes and other cargo carrying vehicles, the brackets extend the utility of the vehicle and offer a faster recovery of capital.

Abstract: A pet enclosure device 10 for use with the bed 101 of a conventional pickup truck. The enclosure device 10 includes a plurality of stake member 20 dimensioned to be received in the stake openings 102 of the pickup truck, an open weave elongated enclosure member 30 fabricated from a single sheet of netting material 31 and a securing unit 13 for operatively connecting the netting member 30 to the plurality of stake members 20.

Abstract: The invention is adapted for use on four wheel trailers that include strut supports for the axles. Each strut includes an extending tab between which are attached stabilizer bars connected to the front and rear struts on the same side. The stabilizer bars may be solid with a fixed clevis on each end or tubular with either fixed or adjustable clevises on each end. The stabilizing bars are attached with a connector pin passing through the clevis and the strut tab.

Abstract: A bale transfer and feeder frame designed to be removably attached to an existing farm wagon. The frame is made from tubing and is of relatively lightweight but sturdy construction. Bales can be loaded onto the frame by almost any tractor because of the low slung construction. Additionally, the structure prevents movement of the bales during transportation or feeding.

Abstract: A generally rectangular elongated horizontally disposed open frame having a base frame, upright studs, joists and rafter members form an overhead round hay bale rack for supporting hay bales. One side of the frame is closed by panel members to form a windbreak for livestock which may enter both ends or the side opposite the windbreak panels for shelter. Hay bales supported by the hay rack portion of the device may be rolled off the rack for access by animals as they consume the respective bale.

Abstract: A chain release apparatus is set forth wherein a vertically reciprocating plate is mounted within a post accepting a plurality of chains across a passageway formed by a second post wherein the chains are positionable over vertically oriented fingers integrally formed to the reciprocating plate. The post is formed with a plurality of cylindrical abutments surrounding the fingers in a lower position and positioned adjacent an upper end of the fingers in a second position when the plate is dropped to a lowered second position.

Abstract: A bale rack comprises an elongate horizontal frame mounted on wheels for movement along the ground, and a pair of bale supports extending along opposite sides of the frame. The bale supports are pivotable relative to the frame between a raised position, in which the bale supports serve to retain bales on the frame, and a load release position, in which the bale supports are downwardly and laterally inclined from the frame to allow a bale to roll from the frame to the ground. Latch mechanisms are provided for releasably retaining the bale supports in the raised positions, and counterweights are provided for urging the bale supports from the lowered positions to the raised positions, thus avoiding the use of springs, hydraulic devices or other relatively complicated mechanisms for this purpose.

Abstract: A trailer for hay bales includes a center longitudinally extending frame member supported on a single axle having wheels at its opposite ends. The trailer is pivotal about the axis of the axle. Forwardly and rearwardly of the axle on opposite sides of the frame member are bale supports cantilevered to the main frame and extending laterally outwardly therefrom for supporting a total of four large round bales. The width of the supports is such that a pair of fork lift fingers can straddle the hay supports when a bale of hay is being transferred onto the support. A pair of center spacer telescopic posts are provided on the main frame between the bale supports.