Abstract: A cartridge drive adapted for endwise loading of tape cartridges has a retractable friction roll to open the tape access door as the cartridge is loaded into the drive. A pivoted cartridge carriage swings the loaded cartridge across the loading path of travel to an operative position in engagement with the drive motor and magnetic head of the drive. In preferred forms, the drive is dimensioned to fit within the "foot print" of a standard 51/4" floppy disk drive.

Abstract: A cartridge drive adapted for endwise loading of tape cartridges has a retractable friction roll to open the tape access door as the cartridge is loaded into the drive. A pivoted cartridge carriage swings the loaded cartridge across the loading path of travel to an operative position in engagement with the drive motor and magnetic head of the drive. In preferred forms, the drive is dimensioned to fit within the "foot print" of a standard 51/4" floppy disk drive.

Abstract: A low-friction boot for a floor-covering trimmer having a base provided at the rear thereof with an upwardly extending handle and carrying at the front thereof at least one forwardly and downwardly extending blade. The boot is of a size and shape to completely cover the bottom of the base and is equipped with attachment means engageable with the base. The boot is also provided at the front thereof with an opening for the blade. At the front, rear and ends of the boot are upstanding walls which cover the front, rear and ends of the base of the trimmer. With such a boot, friction is minimized when trimming linoleum-like floor coverings in particular, and scratching or otherwise marring such coverings is prevented.