Harold G Thompson

US Patent:

40550176, Oct 25, 1977

Filed:

Sep 2, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/609277

Inventors:

Harold Thompson - Boise ID

International Classification:

F41C 2900

US Classification:

42 94

Abstract:

The bench rest of this invention comprises a mounting base being adapted to permit articulation for both pitch and yaw; and a bench having a beam mounted to said collar, and having a front support rest. The front support rest is adjustable for elevation with respect to the main plane of the beam. The beam also includes a detachably mounted rear support for long barrel guns, such as rifles.

US Patent:

41900685, Feb 26, 1980

Filed:

Sep 23, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/835877

Inventors:

Glenn A. Beusch - Post Falls ID
Harold L. Thompson - Spokane WA
Herbert E. Lindner - Spokane WA
Geoffrey G. Jones - Spokane WA

Assignee:

Gifford-Hill & Company, Inc. - Tulsa OK

International Classification:

B05B 318

US Classification:

137 1

Abstract:

A linearly movable irrigation system, according to the present invention, may include a plurality of interconnected power driven irrigation spans supporting a water supply conduit, which sections are capable of moving over a land area and depositing a controlled amount of water thereon. At one extremity of the irrigation system may be provided a steerable and powered mover unit that accepts water from a water supply system and conducts it to the overhead irrigation pipe under sufficient pressure to cause proper distribution of water through sprinkler devices located along the length of the irrigation conduit. A power driven pump may be supported by the steerable mover unit in order to pressurize or provide boosting pressure for the water received from the water supply. The steerable mover unit is adapted to steerably move in proximity to an elongated reference which may be straight or curved as desired. The steerable mover unit is provided with means for sensing stresses and angular relationship of the irrigation spans relative to the steerable mover unit for providing control signals to the irrigation system that maintain stresses and angular misalignment of the system within an acceptable range.