Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica) with the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Vigorous, upright growth.2. Regular and heavy production of fruit.3. Relatively uniform size of fruit throughout tree.4. Relatively even ripening of fruit throughout tree.5. Firm, non-melting flesh that is suitable for mechanical pitters for stone removal.6. Fruit that maintains good texture, shape and appearance after being canned.7. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality, both fresh and after canning.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct spring bearing red raspberry cultivar named `Lauren` which is capable of producing large fruit of floricanes that ripen 1 to 3 weeks earlier than `Titan`, the only other large fruited cultivar grown in the eastern United States, and several days to weeks earlier than most standard cultivars currently in widespread use. The cultivar is characterized by its moderate suckering ability, its conic, smooth and symmetrical fruit. Additionally, its canes are upright and vigorous, and it does not normally produce a fall crop.

Abstract: A new and distinct Mandevilla plant named `PSJAM LP1`, particularly characterized by its light pink flower color, large flower diameter and wide overlapping corolla lobes, floriferous habit, and ease of propagation.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Plum Charm particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; red-purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of 101 to 121 mm when fully opened, when grown as a pinched disbudded pot mum; photoperiodic flowering response to short days of 53 to 59 days; plant height, with 14 to 16 long days after sticking unrooted cuttings and with 1 to 2 applications of 2500 ppm B-9 SP, ranges from 23 to 28 cm when grown as a pinched pot mum with 4 cuttings in a 15 cm pot; branching pattern is spreading, each plant developing 4 to 5 laterals after pinch; and recommended as a disbud pot mum.

Abstract: A new and distinct Asiatic Lily Hybrid named `PAC Sun` characterized by having large yellow flowers in a quality inflorescence on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage excellent for pot plant production.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its compact medium green foliage and pale lavender bloom with dark purple blotches. Its strong growth habit, quick rooting time and continuous flowering provide for superb cuttings and also for quick recovery following wet weather conditions. The blooms are slow to shatter and exhibit good post-harvest quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum is provided. The plant is large, full, symmetrical, suitable for production in a 15-25 cm pot from a single tissue culture produced microcutting; maintains proper growth habit and leaf shape at crowded pot spacing; grows vigorously; branches freely; flowers naturally producing good quality inflorescences from the onset of flowering; has large, wide, thick, dark green, glossy leaves; thick, strong, straight peduncles and large, bright white spathes with very little green coloration, held relatively close to foliage.

Abstract: A golf club cover or set of golf club covers for iron golf clubs formed of an elastic, rubber material such as neoprene is disclosed. A set of covers where each of the covers is of the same size and such that a snug fit with any of the irons of a set of golf clubs is ensured is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter cartridge is disclosed having a pleated filter element, hollow perforated core, a lower annular end cap sealed to the bottom ends of the core and filter element and an upper circular end cap sealed to the top ends of the filter element and core. A hollow threaded nipple open at both ends extends coaxially downwardly from the annular end cap, the hollow interior of the nipple being continuous with the hollow interior of the core. A handle extends upwardly from the circular end cap.

Abstract: An improved solid state isolation device that uses opto-isolators to provide an electrical barrier between a telephone network and user telephone equipment includes a load and current control circuit, and an adjustable termination circuit to eliminate or reduce signal distortion and insensitivity to low signal levels resulting from low loop current, and lack of complex impedance compensation/termination for diverse telephone system parameters. An improved trans-hybrid return loss circuit reduces internal losses; while loop termination losses are reduced by the use of Shottky diodes in the line coupler circuit. A high pass filter improves common mode rejection ratios in the transmit and receive paths, and adjustable compensation is provided to account for manufacturing variances in the opto-isolators. An additional connection is also provided to adapt the opto-isolator circuit for use with 3-wire ring circuitry.

Abstract: An elongated channel member for supporting the surface of an underground rock formation includes a base portion with a bearing surface for contacting the rock strata and an opposite surface having a longitudinally extending central rib and flanged edges for resisting deflection and bending of the channel member under the load of the rock strata. A plurality of openings spaced a preselected distance apart extend through the central rib. A bearing plate is positioned in overlying abutting relation with each opening in the channel member. The bearing plate includes embossed areas and longitudinally flanged edges that are complementary in shape with the central rib and flanges on the channel to securely engage the bearing plate on the channel member. Thus, the bearing plate engages the channel member to restrain longitudinal and lateral movement of the bearing plate on the channel member and stiffen the channel member to resist bending.

Abstract: The slow release preparation obtained by the method of the invention reduces the number of times the medicine needs to be taken per day, and also provides lower peaks of concentration in the blood after the medicine has been taken while simultaneously ensuring that the lowest concentration in the blood remains higher over a period of time.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds capable of binding to the es nucleoside transporter of animal cells having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 1-12; E is H, halogen, NH.sub.2, OH, OCH.sub.3, O(CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 (where n is 1 to 12), SH, SR (where R is CH.sub.3 or (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 and n is 1 to 12); A is HN, S, O, Se; X is N or C; Y is N or C; Z is N or C; R.sub.1 is H or acyl; R.sub.2 is C1 to C20 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or heteroalkyl; substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic carbocycle or heterocycle; substituted or unsubstituted arene or heteroarene, aryl or substituted aryl; heteroaryl or substituted heteroaryl; R.sub.3 is H, halogen, NO.sub.2, N.sub.3, SH, SR (where R is CH.sub.3 or (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.3 and n is 1 to 12) .Iadd.when Y is C and R.sub.3 is absent when Y is N.Iaddend.; R.sub.4 is H, OH .?.is.!. .Iadd.or .Iaddend.halogen; R.sub.5 is H, OH, halogen, N.sub.3, acetal, hemiacetal.Iadd.; .Iaddend.and R.sub.6 is H, .?.--C.dbd.O--HN.sub.2 .!. .

Abstract: A method and system for reducing drag on the movement of the human body through air or other fluid mediums and improving heat transfer including a placement of trip mechanisms at predisposed locations on the human body with the mechanisms constituting elongated protrusions adapted to intercept the laminar flow of fluid across the body and prematurely trip the laminar flow into turbulence whereby the downstream pressure on the body is increased allowing the body to move more freely through the fluid medium.

Abstract: A disposable bib is formed from two sheets of absorbent material such as tissue paper, separated by perforations. The bibs are dispensed from a roll, with each bib being separated from the roll along a row of perforations. Alternate sheets have a flap defined by perforations. In use the flap is released from one of the sheets and folded to overlie or underlie the other sheet to provide a neck-receiving opening and a double thickness protective bib portion.

Abstract: A device (and method) for securing a glove (or mitten) having two opposing ends and fastener for releasably fastening the opposing ends together to define the first strap as a continuous loop having a circumference extending over the glove around the wrist of the hand. A second strap is provided having a fixed end connected to the first strap and a free end which extends substantially perpendicular from a first part of the continuous loop of the first strap over the glove between two adjacent digits of the hand. The free end of the second strap has a fastener for releasably fastening the second strap to a second part of the continuous loop substantially circumferentially opposite the first part of the continuous loop. In the case where the glove defines a mitten, the above two adjacent digits are the thumb and index finger of the hand. The free end of the second strap of the device may further have a tapered width along a portion of the free end which extends between the two adjacent digits.

Abstract: Apparatus for augmenting the grip of a user when gripping an object subjected to a pulling force including an elongated flat rolling strap with a friction or gripping section adapted to be positioned along the palm of the user and having a novel wrist cinching strap system operative to transmit the pulling force on the object through the user's forearms to the upper arms and shoulders of the use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sports glove, in particular a goalie glove comprising an inward glove part made of an impact-damping material preferably based on foamed latex, and further comprising a glove upward part covering the back of the human hand and side parts connecting the glove upward and inward parts and glove intra-finger pieces, the inward glove part evincing a larger area relative to the anatomic requirements of the inside surface of the human hand. A pocket filled with a padding material and corresponding in geometry and manufacture to a human finger is mounted at the outside adjacent to the human small finger between the human small finger and a side part, and/or at the outside of the human index finger facing the thumb and/or at the thumb outside away from the human index finger.

Abstract: A face mask for use in a cold weather hood which may be worn to protect a wearer from the effects of a cold weather environment. The face mask is placed in an opening of the cold weather hood which has predetermined dimensions. The face mask is of multiple-layer construction and, in the preferred embodiment, includes a layer of moldable material sandwiched between two layers of relatively soft material. The layer of moldable material is molded or otherwise formed to substantially conform to the contours of the wearer's face.

Abstract: An article of headgear has a headband portion and ear covering portions which cover the ears of the wearer and pair of open ended pockets in the ear covering portions which removably receive and carry a packet of exothermic heat dispensing material to warm the ears of the wearer. In a first embodiment, the headband is formed of a pair of curved bands of resilient flexible material curved to fit over the top of the person's head and slidably connected in overlapped relation such that the length of the headband portion may be adjusted to fit various head sizes, and the ear covering portions are ear pads secured on the outer ends of the headband. In a second embodiment, the headband is a continuous circular configuration formed of flexible elastic material which encircle the person's head and the laterally opposed ear covering portions and pockets are integrally formed on the circular headband.

Abstract: A hearing protection device. The hearing protection device includes a band and legs that are rotatable relative to the band. Each leg includes a first leg end and a second leg end. The first leg end is rotatably coupled to the band to allow the leg to rotate relative to the band. The second leg end includes a hole for receiving a stem of a hearing protector. Alternatively, the second leg end includes a socket for receiving a ball formed on a hearing protector shaft. The hearing protection device can accommodate head sizes ranging from the 5th percentile of women to the 95th percentile of men.

Abstract: A sock with a shoehorn which is generally an elongated elastic tube band. The tube band has a slippery inner wall which is not very thick. The tube band is attached closely to a bottom heel portion of the sock with its two opposite ends fixed on a symmetrical line on both sides of the sock. A wearer holds an open collar or rim of the shoe and inserts their foot into the shoe such that their foot pushes forward and down on the bottom heel portion of the sock, which in turn pushes the tube band against the collar of the sock, where the tube band is rolled against the collar to a location adjacent to a rear heel portion of the sock. The tube band which was under the bottom heel portion of the sock is rolled back to the rear heel portion of the sock and concealed inside the shoe.

Abstract: An iron on pocket for a shirt and other articles of clothing including a piece of flexible screen mesh material in the shape of a pocket and having a mesh size sufficiently large to permit viewing of the pattern and coloring of the clothing material and for easy water drainage and drying when used for a swimwear garment pocket. A separate strip of fabric may be attached centrally along the top margin of the pocket to define an eyeglass stem receiving loop for retaining a pair of eyeglasses. An alternate embodiment utilizes two part hook and loop material such as VELCRO for attachment of the pocket to other substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to the emplacement of a water-insoluble, polymeric scent-emitting tablet in a fabric chamber formed by a medallion stitched to the surface of women's intimate apparel to provide a long-lasting fragrance despite repeated laundering.

Abstract: An improved strapping apparatus used to fasten and secure the bicycle-style helmet to the head. Adjustable helmet strapping device is made using, nylon strapping, velcro fasteners, elastic, chin guard, vinyl pocket, and a series of D-rings which result in a very easy to use adjustable helmet strap. By using the combination listed above, this strapping device enables several advantages over current market adjustable helmet strapping systems. Some of which include: Use of D-Rings make adjusting between adult and child sizes extremely easy by threading one strap. One strap adjusting is very quick and easy. Children will love this device as it is very comfortable and doesn't pinch the skin as the parachute-type snap buckles often do. Economically speaking, parents will not necessarily have to buy each child a helmet, since this strap device is "one size fits all". The identification area is invaluable for situations where the helmet is lost, a child is lost or even in cases of emergency.

Abstract: A multi-sport goggle having a tear-away lens system includes a pair of strap brackets which pivotally and removably attach a goggle strap to the goggle frame. One of the strap brackets includes a third post to removably secure the lateral pull-strap of the tear-away lenses, the other two posts (for securing the panes of the tear-away lenses over the permanent lens) being carried on a pair of lens brackets which are removably secured to either side extent of the goggle frame.

Abstract: A new Odor-Less Toilet System for drawing odors from a toilet bowl and not allowing them to escape into the bathroom. The inventive device includes air intake ports integrally formed in a toilet bowl rim in fluid flow communication with an exhaust chamber.

Abstract: A lumbar back support article with a dual compartment construction, one compartment of which is adapted for mounting and interruptable fastening to a toilet lid and the adjacent second compartment is provided with a resilient cushioning element which is positioned to provide lower lumbar region support to a seated toilet user. In a preferred embodiment, the toilet lid mounting component is fabricated separately from the mateable separate cushion component with each being adapted to mate functionally to the other for use, but being handily separable from one another when desired for storing away.

Abstract: The invention provides a toilet having a toilet bowl, a toilet seat as well as two footrest members located in a certain distance above the floor, but below the toilet seat. The elongate footrest area of the footrest members extend in an angle with the central longitudinal axis of the toilet bowl. The footrest areas of the footrest members are located essentially in front of the toilet bowl. Moreover, the toilet seat is inclined with reference to the upper horizontal opening of the toilet bowl such as to slope forwardly downwards. In such a toilet, the user is enabled to take a natural, squatting sitting posture in which the angle between the thighs and the torso is between 20.degree. and 50.degree. during defecation; thus, the pelvic musculature is fully relaxed.

Abstract: A travel potty apparatus 10 for use on the seat 101 of a conventional toilet 100. The apparatus 10 includes a seat unit 12 and a seat extension unit 13 for covering the seat 101 and front portion of the standard toilet 100. The seat and seat extension units 12 and 13 are operatively associated with, and dimensioned to be received within a compartmented carry case unit 11.

Abstract: A sanitation device used for a person's hygiene is mounted to a wall adjacent a commode. Generally, the sanitation device comprises a commode adapted for disposing contents within a bowl, and a drain member, operatively associated with the commode, for draining the contents of the bowl. A sanitary water delivery member, operatively associated with the commode, is disclosed for cleaning the person's genital area with a stream water is also provided. In the preferred embodiment, the sanitary water delivery member includes a discharge nozzle; and, a tube having a first end and a second end, with the first end being connected to the discharge nozzle. The second end of the tube will be operatively connected to a water supply for supply water to the tube.

Abstract: A device for washing the crotch region of a patient, including a base, a nozzle secured on the base for ejecting a washing liquid, a lower cushioning member provided on the base and having an opening so that the washing liquid ejected from the nozzle passes through the opening. A cover having an upper cushioning member provided with a recess portion is detachably mounted over the base with the lower cushioning member being in pressure contact with the upper cushioning member such that a washing chamber is defined by the recess, the opening and the base. The lower and upper cushioning members are shaped for supporting the femoral and lumbar regions of the patient therebetween such that the pubic region and the anal region of the patient are positioned in the washing chamber and are washed with the washing liquid ejected from the nozzle. A discharge port is provided in the base for discharging the used washing liquid from the washing chamber.

Abstract: A safety device for use in a suction outlet assembly of a swimming pool, whirlpool, spa or the like is disclosed. More particularly, the outlet assembly has an opening therein in communication with a pump adapted to create sufficient suction for causing fluid flow through the outlet assembly and a cover mounted over the opening without substantially obstructing fluid flow therethrough. The safety device includes an obstructing mechanism for obstructing the opening when the cover is not properly positioned or affixed to the outlet assembly, whereby fluid flow through the outlet assembly is substantially prevented even if the pump is in operation.

Abstract: A collapsible baby tub for attachment to a conventional bath or its surround. The baby tub includes a generally rectangular sheet, made of a flexible material that is impervious to water, for example, a vinyl, a plasticized material or a rubberized fabric. Support structures brace the sheet within the conventional bathtub. The supporting means include nylon cords and rods; a swivelling suction cup assembly or bracket hooks are used to fasten the rods onto the bathtub or its surround. Two embodiments of the rod fasteners are disclosed.

Abstract: A shower curtain retaining device which will hold the curtain away from the person using the shower. It has a pair of attachments which are secured to the adjacent portions of a shower stall or bath tub enclosure and to which are attached a sleeve containing a spring. A line is attached at one end to the spring and the other end of the line is attached to one of the attachments, thus providing a device which can be attached adjacent the inside of the curtain and retain the curtain away from a person using the shower.

Abstract: A waterproof urinal mat which contains humorous or informational messages printed or coated over with thermochromic inks. The mat is formed to fit in a urinal, such that included text and artwork printed onto the mat with temperature sensitive, thermochromic inks display multiple images at an ambient temperature and upon being contacted with urine or flush water. In alternative arrangements, thermochromic inks of selected activation temperatures are variously printed onto the substrate in relation to an opaque image before coating the substrate with a waterproof covering or laminate. Two or more images are thereby visible upon contacting the mat with urine and flush water. Apertures and protrusions at the mat prevent splashing and direct liquid flow relative to the images.

Abstract: A patient lift system incorporates a transverse bar which carries a patient lift system for movement between two laterally extending bars. The transverse bar is mounted at the same vertical height as the laterally extending bars and carries a motor for lifting and lowering the patient. Since the transverse bar is at the same vertical height additional patient lift height is provided as compared to prior art systems. In a further feature of the present invention, the frame includes an improved corner bracket and also includes vertical adjustment for the legs to achieve leveling of the overall frame. In another feature of this invention, a patient lift bar includes four lift points, with two forward lift points spaced by a greater distance than the two rearward lift points. This provides greater support to the rear of the patient, while the additional distance in the front facilitates entry and removal of the patient lift system.

Abstract: A play yard which is light, portable and operable for easily and quickly transforming between a collapsible configuration and an expanded configuration. The play yard opens up automatically by simply releasing the frame and allowing it to unfold. The play yard includes a frame formed of a flexible material including a first bottom loop forming a rectangular shape and a second elevated loop contacting the first loop at two points. An envelope made of laminar material is attached at selected points to the frame to form a partially enclosed play area. An opening in a top portion of the envelope permits access to the enclosed play area. In a preferred embodiment, the play yard has a removable top for covering the opening when desired.

Abstract: A mattress cover includes a top panel, a skirt portion depending from the periphery of the top panel, and an elastic strip connected to the free edge of the skirt portion. The elastic strip has a width of between about 0.75" and about 3.0" so as to produce a strong elastic force holding the mattress cover in close conforming relationship on mattresses within a wide range of thicknesses. The elastic strip is sufficiently wide that ornamentation, including trademarks, logos and other symbols applied thereto, would be readily discernible when the mattress cover is not in use, but would not be plainly visible when the mattress cover is in use and therefore would not interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the bed.

Abstract: To provide a pillow by which the cervical vertebras and the occipital region of a sleeper can be supported in stable, and the head of the sleeper is prevented from accidentally coming off from the pillow even if he should toss about while sleeping.A pair of pillow end core units are disposed at both cross directional ends of a pillow case 12 so as to form right angles to a cross direction of the pillow case 12. Between the pair of pillow end core units, a cervical vertebra support pillow core unit 20 and a first occipital region support pillow core unit 22 are disposed along the cross direction of the pillow case 12. Further, between the cervical vertebra support pillow core unit 20 and the first occipital region support pillow core unit 22, a second occipital region support pillow core unit 24 is disposed.

Abstract: A frictionally variant seat pad comprising a top member, a bottom member, a polyester filling and a plurality of hook and loop receiving strips. The polyester filling is disposed between the top and bottom member, and the top and bottom member are secured in fixed relation to one another by means of stitching located along the perimeter of both the top and bottom members. The surface of the top member is constructed of satin, which provides a low co-efficient of friction, allowing an individual to easily slide upon the surface. The bottom member is provided with a non-slip, rubberized backing, which, due to the low co-efficient of friction afforded by the non-slip rubberized backing, grips to the surface upon which the frictionally variant seat pad rests, thereby preventing movement of the frictionally variant seat pad.

Abstract: A body support comprises an assembly of individually inflatable compartments arranged in an upper tier of body-supporting compartments and a subjacent tier of lifting compartments; and, the individual compartments vary in size and shape when fully inflated and may be partially inflated to modify the overall shape of the assembled support as desired.

Abstract: A device for sanitary treating a sleeping mattress and more particularly a spring mattress and including an internal free volume (18) delimited by upper (12) and lower (14) faces and by a peripheral lateral strip (16). The springs (20) are disposed in the free volume. Ventilation structure is fitted with lateral strips. An injection device (24) injects a treatment gas (25) in the form of a powder or gas contained in a receptacle (26) with a propulsion device (28) of a treatment agent and an injection head (30).

Abstract: Cooperating jaws are pivoted together such that working end portions of the jaw members are movable toward and away from each other. The jaws have butt portions extending opposite the jaw pivot from the working end portions. Such butt portions are, in turn, pivoted to elongated handles for swinging about axes parallel to the axis of the jaw pivot. The handles are channel shaped and define recesses into which the interconnected jaw members can be swung so as to be nested in the handles or, alternatively, into which the interconnected jaw members can be retracted so as to be partially contained within the handles. The handles have forward portions interconnected by a link which, in an open position of the handles, is positioned between the handle pivots and the jaw pivot. For a given angle of swing of the handles, the jaws are moved through a smaller angle, i.e., a substantial mechanical advantage is obtained.

Abstract: A multifunctional pocket tool, for example a Swiss army knife, folding pen knife or knife-pliers, has at least one retractable implement and includes removable screwing attachments, for example Phillips attachments, flat screwdrivers, socket wrench or socket keys or corkscrews, which can be fixed perpendicularly to one of the lateral faces of the tool. The attachments are preferably attached by using a hexagonal opening in one side of the tool. The location of the opening is selected so as not to impede the manipulation of other implements. In one variant, a ratchet is integrated in the pocket tool. The ratchet is not reversible, but the attachments can be attached by using the two sides of the ratchet. A handle, serving normally to operate another implement, also enables operation of the ratchet. A removable adapter can be placed on a little screwdriver for fixing other removable screwing attachments.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided for cleaning a barrel of a gun. To this end, a portable, hand-held motor encased within a housing is connected to a shaft. The motor may be either AC or DC powered. The shaft is connectable to a coupling member and preferably secured to the shaft by a set screw. A second shaft is connected at an opposite end of the coupler. The second coupler is threaded to receive a threaded end of a brush. The brush, therefore, may be removably secured to the threaded end of the second shaft. When the brush is inserted into the barrel of the gun and power is provided to the motor, the shafts rotate allowing the brush to clean the barrel.

Abstract: A window scraper has a drum that mounts four blades on its periphery, the blades extending generally tangentially so the sharp edges project beyond the drum. A shroud covers the drum and blades, and the shroud defines an opening where the blades project through the opening to engage a glass pane to be scraped. Switch actuators are placed beside the opening so the opening must be urged against a surface before the drum can be rotated. The motor and battery may be placed within the handle of the scraper. A safety shield is pivoted to the shroud, and can be used to cover the opening in the shroud when the scraper is not is use.

Abstract: A pipe cleaning tool (10) comprises a cleaning assembly (12) and a hollow riser (14) received over the assembly (12). The cleaning assembly (12) defines and axis of rotation and includes a drive shaft (16) for rotating the assembly about the axis and resilient blades (18) operatively coupled with the drive shaft (16). The blades (18) include first and second edges (24, 26), and are movable between contracted and expanded conditions. The riser (14) is configured for axial movement relative to the cleaning assembly (12) between first and second positions for shifting the blades (18) between the contracted and expanded conditions. The tool (10) is configured for cleaning pipe prior to joining pipe.

Abstract: A tile grout brush for cleaning grout between tile includes a main body having a generally triangular configuration with an open central zone and including a base portion, a first handle portion and a second handle portion. Bristles are fitted to the base portion and extend from a bottom, outward facing side thereof; the bristles being disposed in bundles arranged in longitudinal rows substantially along a length of the base portion. The first and second handle portions are structured and disposed to promote grasping thereof in order to apply force and reciprocating motion to the bristles against the grout and tile. Threaded sockets are provided on the main body for removable attachment of an elongate extension pole at various selected angled positions relative to the base portion so that the brush can be manipulated to clean areas that are difficult to reach.

Abstract: A squeegee assembly includes i) a handle having a male blade-mounting portion; and ii) a dual-extruded squeegee blade having a resilient squeegee portion and a channel. The channel is constructed of a generally semi-rigid material and is sized and shaped to be slidably mounted to the male blade-mounting portion of the handle. The handle is constructed of a molded thermoplastic or a stamped metal and includes a gripping area. The dual-extruded squeegee blade is constructed of compatible vinyls, elastomers, or other thermoplastics. The squeegee portion is chevroned, with the chevron defining a pair of cleaning members, so that the squeegee blade is reversible. In an alternative embodiment, the squeegee blade includes a sponge extruded therewith. In a further alternative embodiment, the squeegee blade includes a second channel extruded therewith and an extruded sponge adapted to be slidably insertable into the second channel.