The Swan Corporation

Other

John W Moore

Anthony Buonaura

A steering and suspension system for snowmobiles including a steering linkage connecting a steering handle with a steering spindle on each ski for causing an outside ski during a turn to move outwardly from the snowmobile and the inside ski to move inwardly toward the snowmobile and further including a pair of shock absorbers each connected between the steering linkage and a ski.

Snowmobile steering and suspension system

A composition of matter especially for the formation and development of wear surfaces of decorative or aesthetic character is provided which comprehends a matrix and discrete reforcing elements embedded in the matrix. The matrix is resin-based with the resin being hydrogenated bis-phenol A which is mixed with a suitable low profile additive, a catalystic agent, a flame retardant, an extender, and a inhibitor while the reinforcer is constituted of glass fiber particles. The method for preparing such composition comprises the intermixture of the matrix ingredients into a blend having a viscosity with the range of approximately 60,000 to approximately 100,000 centipois; to such blended mixture there is then added a viscosity increasing agent but with the glass fibers being introduced prior to the interreaction of the viscosity increasing agent; agitation being provided to bring about appropriate intermixture of the glass fibers and with such mixture being stored for a sufficient period at a predetermined temperature to permit the viscosity increasing agent to bring about a high level of viscosity. The then partial cure is now in condition for final cure through the particular compression mold process for creation of the intended article to be produced.

Composition of matter for wear surfaces and method for producing same

Shower base

An easy access shower base assembly is disclosed which generally comprises a shower base, a ramp, and clips for attaching the ramp to the shower base. The shower base comprises a basin, a generally horizontal front ledge at the front of the basin, with a lip depending downwardly from the front edge of the ledge, and a generally horizontal boundary ledge, vertically higher than the front ledge. The ramp has a thin front edge and a thicker back edge, the thickness of the back edge being less than the height of the lip. The ramp is substantially the same length as the front ledge and the back edge of the ramp is generally even with the front ledge of the shower base. The ramp extends angularly downward from the back edge to the thin front edge. Also in the preferred embodiment, the shower base assembly further comprises at least one water trap for collecting water from the boundary ledge and for causing the collected water to drain into the basin of the shower base.

Easy-access shower base assembly

A countertop clamping apparatus and method for use thereof are described which facilitate installation of a countertop or other shelving constructions, particularly those having a mitered corner. The apparatus includes elongated plates having longitudinal flanges and is fixed to the under surfaces of the countertop sections to be joined. Modified C-clamps connect the flanges for facile tightening by either a right or left handed installer and the apparatus may comprehend a drip catching slat between the elongated plates and seam to be joined for decreasing spills during gluing or otherwise filling of the countertop seam.

Countertop clamping apparatus and method of using same

A attachment for a two-wheeled hand truck cart enabling one person to lift and transport bulky items such as banquet tables and chairs. The attachment includes a rigid base plate with suitable hooks for attaching the plate to the cart frame. Two pair of projecting prong members are adjustably positioned on the rigid base plate. The pairs of prong members are vertically spaced from each other forming a spacing to accommodate items to be lifted.

Hand truck attachment

Apparatus is provided for re-boring the cylinder of a single cylinder engine. The apparatus comprises upper and lower alignment components accurately positionable upon the axis of the cylinder by interaction with fixed features of the engine. The alignment components retain the bar or shaft of a rotating cutting tool.

Cylinder boring apparatus and method

For use with a building interior recess construction, such as, a stud pocket, a bathtub and alcove construction wherein there is provided a bathtub, and a back panel and a pair of side panels comprising a surround for said bathtub. First clip members are provided for fixedly engaging the bathtub to adjacent portions of the recess construction; and with there being second clip members also engaging said bathtub for cooperating with retainer elements carried on the back panel to assure of appropriate disposition of the developed surround with respect to the bathtub. The back panel contains at opposite ends forwardly directed, relatively shallow corner portions, each of which is provided with a vertically extending groove. Each side panel along one edge portion is provided with a tongue-like flange dimensioned for reliable and snug reception with the adjacent groove of the back panel. Brace elements are also provided for rigidifying the connection between the bathtub and a front apron integrally formed therewith.

Bathtub and alcove construction

Shower stall soap dish

A free-standing shower permits remote drain discharge, having a shower cabinet with wall structure defining a peripheral base edge fitted upon or interengaged with a base extension formed of identical, interlocked members. A lightweight, foam material sub-base is provided under the shower floor, which is raised above the supportive surface by the base extension. The sub-base guides and locates a drain pipe assembly including a drain pipe which extends laterally through and beyond the sub-base to permit drain discharge at a location remote from the shower.

Free-standing shower

A modular, pre-plumbed shower unit is of self-contained nature facilitating rapid shower installation, and includes a plumbing tree including conduits interconnecting a shower head fixture, a tub spout, and control valve for controlling hot and cold water flow to the shower head or tub spout. Resilient pinch mounting brackets secure the plumbing tree to an exterior wall surface. Water supply connections to the control valve are made outside of the wall through an opening therein. A pre-molded shell is secured to the plumbing tree to surround and conceal the plumbing tree in overlying relationship to the wall while concealing also the wall opening. The shower head fixture, tub spout and a handle for the control valve are connected by openings in the shell.

Modular pre-plumbed shower unit

A window trim assembly comprising a pair of jamb trim components and a sill trim component for covering disposition upon the interior of jamb-forming and sill-forming portions of a window. The sill trim component comprises a main body portion adapted to be presented to an angle to the vertical for facilitating water drainage thereacross and having a depending apron along its normally outer longitudinal edge. Each trim component embodies a base flange for supported disposition upon an underlying end portion of the sill trim component and a depending skirt for presentation outwardly of the adjacent portion of the sill apron with such skirts incorporating inturned lips for underlying the bottom edge of the apron.

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St. Louis, MO, United States of America

John W Moore