Abstract: A reel core having a molded hub section of generally cylindrical shape including a barrel surface upon which rope-like articles may be wound or coiled and end flanges. The hub section has an axle bore to receive an axle upon which the reel core is rotated. At each end of the hub section is a flange mounting rim comprised of two thin rim walls spaced apart the thickness of the flange material. Each outer rim wall has a rim notch. Each flange has an aperture including a notch corresponding to the notch on the flange mounting rim. The inner edge of the aperture adjacent to the notch is inserted into the rim notch of the mounting rim from one direction, and rotated in that same direction to mount the flanges within the rim. A variety of sizes, shapes, and materials may be used to form the flanges, which may be selectively attached or removed.

Abstract: A stand is designed for holding a computer printer and in particular mounts the printer at right angles to conventional practice so that the platen of the printer runs front to back on the stand rather than side to side. Such an arrangement allows easier access to the printer. The stand is provided with a shelf below the top surface for storage of paper which is to be printed, and provision is made for a slot in one or both side walls to feed the paper upwardly and outwardly into the printer. Each of the two side walls is generally planar and imperforate with the exception of the slots for the aforementioned paper feed. A basket may also be provided for reception of the paper after printing.

Abstract: A paint applying roller apparatus includes a frame having a paint roller shield and a handle with a paint roller rotatably attached to a pair of end portions integral with the shield. When the frame is in an inverted position, both the handle and the shield have portions that allow the frame to rest on a substantially horizontal surface with the paint roller above the shield. The shield has an outer edge that intercepts a vertical plane tangent to the paint roller for catching any dripping paint from the paint roller.

Abstract: A paint applicator has a handle and a pad supporting base. A paint applying pad is attached to a first face of the base. First and second flanges, a groove, and a ramp are provided on a second face of the base for receiving and holding the handle. The handle includes a plate with side walls and a lip extending below a front edge of the plate, and a gripping portion. To assemble the paint applicator, the plate is inserted into and slid rearwardly in the first and second flanges. The lip is guided up the ramp and into the groove, where the plate is held in a locking position by the first and second flanges engaging the side walls and the groove, where the plate is held in a locking position by the first and second flanges engaging the side walls and the groove engaging the lip.