Abstract: A utility knife includes a holder having two mating halves which combine to develop a first cavity located at a proximal end of the holder, for receiving a blade for active use, and a second cavity located toward a distal end of the holder, for receiving a supply of replacement blades. The two mating halves are joined by a hinge located at the distal end of the holder, and a closure in the form of a captive screw extending between the mating halves at a position between the first cavity and the second cavity. Both the first cavity and the second cavity incorporate a magnet for directly engaging the active blade, and for additionally engaging one or more stored replacement blades.

Abstract: A holder and dispenser for knife blades which includes a sliding partition biased toward a discharge opening by rubber bands in a double loop configuration. The double looped configuration orients the rubber bands which loop around the back of the holder, and loop adjacent the front of the holder and loop around the back of the sliding partition. The rubber bands are oriented in slots or grooves in the holder and dispenser for protection. The sliding partition bias blades held in the holder toward a discharge slot through which blades are slid laterally.

Abstract: The present invention includes a holder for blades having a dispensing opening through which a single blade can be slideably ejected by either a sliding ejector or manual manipulation through a thumb slot. The blades within the holder are aligned by a free floating partition which is biased toward the dispensing opening by at least one rubber band formed in a double loop configuration. The double loop configuration orients the rubber band such that it loops around the back of the holder, loops adjacent the front of the holder, and loops around the back of the sliding partition. The ejector includes an extension to occlude the edge of a dispensed blade.

Abstract: A produce wedger is provided for sectioning produce, such as tomatoes. The produce is restrained in such a manner that as the slicing device moves through it (thereby slicing it into a plurality of sections), the produce is left substantially in its original shape. The device is configured to minimize destruction of the composition of the produce.A method of sectioning by slicing with minimal disruption of the produce, is disclosed.

Abstract: A disposable lamp comprising a body, formed of a plastic material for holding a flammable fluid therein and including a mouth onto which is secured a burner-closure assembly. The burner-closure assembly comprises a burner and cap means. The cap means is circular in profile and includes a rolled lip extending about the periphery and having a free edge. The lip includes an underside surface on which gasket means is located. The mouth of the bottle is tubular and includes a bead extending about the periphery of the free edge, which bead includes a pair of peripherally extending tapered edges. The cap is disposed over the mouth of the body with the bead located within the rolled lip and with the rolled lip bent tightly thereabout so that the tapered edges of the bead tightly engage the gasket means to form a fluid-tight seal between the cap means and the body.