The fish lure retriever is constructed from a flat washer having a slot extending from the outer edge to the inner aperture through which the line on a snagged lure can be passed. A retrieving line along with a plurality of chain sections are attached to the body so that when the body is slid down on the fish line to the lure the weight will produce a downward pull thereon or produce an outward prying force or a chain may engage the barbs of the hooks on the lure so that it can be released upon ...

A loading and unloading system for a vehicle having a support frame and an enclosure adapted to be supported on the frame, the system comprising means for supporting the enclosure for movement relative to the frame about at least one generally vertical axis, whereby one end of the enclosure may be pivoted between a transit position overlying the frame and at least one loading or unloading position wherein the one end of the enclosure extends outwardly from the vehicle to provide for convenient e...

The folder has two flaps extending outwardly from a back section disposed at right angles thereto. The back section permits assembly of papers within the folder without undue bulging and provides a support for an elastic band. The band is made from a strip of elastomeric material having its ends secured to a metal clip in T-relation thereto. The clip engages the inside of the back section when the band is drawn through an aperture therethrough to have the clip engage the inner face thereof. The ...

A control system for a diesel locomotive wherein the locomotive is controlled on a power basis, the engineer selecting the power to be supplied the traction motors from the electrical generator, the power selection being sensed and used to control the diesel engine. The system includes means for selecting an infinite number of power settings. Thus, the engineer selects a particular desired power setting or successively selects power settings and the control system automatically controls the engi...

A transmission comprising an epicyclic gear train with a belt pulley drive which provides a speed reduction during reverse rotation, and control mechanism which operates in common with a brake jaw, which retards the rotary movement of the planetary gear carrier, and a belt engaging member which directs the motion of the epicyclic gear train.

This application discloses a machine having a plurality of dies that coact with an assembled wheel to true any axial or radial runout present in the wheel rim and for performing certain other forming operations simultaneously with the truing. The machine is comprised of a fixed base plate having a pilot die that engages and locates the wheel spider and is adapted to engage the inner periphery of the run. Rounding dies are supported for movement in a radial direction and engage the periphery of t...

A fuse holder assembly which is particularly adapted to be utilized in conjunction with the protection system for the primary side of a transformer assembly wherein the fuse holder is mounted on a plate, the plate being supported on the face of the transformer casing. The fuse holder extends from the plate through an aperture in the transformer housing such that the fuse is supported below the level of cooling fluid within the transformer housing. The assembly of the present invention is suitabl...

1. An indicating device comprising in combination a porous capillary material characterized by connected voids of sufficiently small size to induce the progressive absorption of a fluid, and an impervious covering material enclosing at least the major portion of the exterior surfaces of said capillary material and disposed in intimate contact therewith defining an absorptive cavity of a preselected volume, said device constructed to provide directional guidance through said absorptive cavity of ...

A signal flag is supported on the mailbox in position to have the flag-supporting spring standard bent into a loop when the extending free end is secured in position to be released when the closure door of the container box is opened to indicate that mail has been delivered. When the door is closed, after the delivered mail is removed, the end of the standard is again secured in releasable position.

The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.