Abstract: A flora integrated cover for a toilet tool, which has a working portion and a handle extending therefrom. The cover comprises a flower pot shaped base, shaped and designed to receive the working portion of the toilet tool, and a flora arrangement, shaped and designed to mount over the handle of the toilet tool. Uniquely, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of plant leaves. Additionally, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of a flower arrangement. Also, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of a combined flower and plant arrangement. The toilet tool may be a toilet bowl brush where the working portion is a brush. The toilet tool may also be a toilet bowl plunger where the working portion is a bell, or suction cup.

Abstract: A removable protector for protecting a thermally responsive member of a sprinkler head includes first and second shields each having protective surfaces. The protective surfaces are positioned to protect portions of the thermally responsive members that are exposed to potential contact with objects that are external to the sprinkler head. Each of the shields has a receiving end which slides over the sprinkler head during attachment of the protector. Each of the shields also has a connecting end attached to a cross member which connects the two shields and which provides an appropriate amount of spacing between the shields to permit clearance for accommodating various sprinkler head components when the protector is attached to the sprinkler head. A releasable fastener attaches the protector to the sprinkler head and secures the major protective surfaces of the first and second shields proximate the exposed portion of the thermally responsive member of the sprinkler head.

Abstract: A toilet plunger cabinet system for conveniently storing a plunger in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The toilet plunger cabinet system includes a base for receiving a lower segment of a plunger and a cover removably connected to the base. The base has a lower plate with an extended portion extending upwardly from an upper surface thereof defining an upper opening. A support portion extends upwardly from the upper surface of the lower plate thereby allowing liquids to be removed from the inner portion of the suction cup of the plunger. The cover preferable includes a handle member for grasping by the user, wherein the cover removably fits about the extended portion.

Abstract: A storage and carrier case for preventing damage to a cement finisher's trowel has a substantially rigid, flat and rectangular base and cover. The cover is mounted on the base by a releasable snap-fit engagement to form a storage chamber therebetween for receiving the trowel through an entrance opening. The cover contains a slot along its length for slidably receiving the trowel handle. Stops are formed on the base to prevent the trowel from slipping out of the case. A U-shaped wall is formed on the base to space the base from the cover and form the storage chamber and to protect the finishing edges of the trowel blade. A hole is formed in the base for hanging the case and trowel during storage or transportation.

Abstract: A chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the front member is substantially coplanar with the lower wall. A top member is pivotally connected to the base about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the front member, and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the top member is substantially coplanar with the rear wall. The case also includes a scabbard for being applied to the bar of the chainsaw, the scabbard having an end portion adapted to be received within the slot when the chainsaw is disposed within the base.

Abstract: A screwdriver holder includes a base plate and a bracket detachably mounted on the base plate. The base plate includes a hole defined in an upper portion of the base plate for hanging the screwdriver holder on a suitable place and an connecting portion formed near a bottom of the base plate. The connecting portion is adapted to partially receive the annular lip of the handle of the screwdriver. The bracket is detachably mounted on the connecting portion and adapted to partially receive the annular lip of the screwdriver to hold the screwdriver in place on the screwdriver holder.

Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.

Abstract: Provided herein is a protective device for use with a variety of objects. The protective device has two sections, each section attached to the other along a first edge. The protective device has a locking mechanism whereby each section is secured to the other in a closed position. The device may also have stoppers on the inner side of each section, the stoppers aligned such that the object is secured when the device is in the closed position.

Abstract: A storage unit for storing a utensil having a handle portion and head portion, the storage unit including a container having a bottom wall and sidewalls connected to the bottom wall to define a chamber, a pair of opposed container closure units pivotably connected to the container sidewalls for movement between an open position exposing the chamber and a closed position closing the chamber from the outside environment; a utensil holder sized to receive the head portion of the utensil, a support platform for connection to the utensil holder, the support platform being movably positioned in the chamber between a first position away from the bottom wall and a second position towards the bottom wall, and a mechanism for pivotably biasing the container closure units to the open and closed positions, the mechanism being connected at a first end to the support platform and a second end to each container closure unit.

Abstract: Provided herein is a protective device for use with a variety of objects. The protective device has two sections, each section attached to the other along a first edge. The protective device has a locking mechanism whereby each section is secured to the other in a closed position. The device may also have stoppers on the inner side of each section, the stoppers aligned such that the object is secured when the device is in the closed position.

Abstract: A combination for use with a vehicle jack constructed and arranged to affect raising and lowering movements of the vehicle. The combination comprises an elongated rigid jack operating tool and a longitudinal entry tool retainer. The tool retainer is fixedly mounted to the vehicle. The tool retainer has a tool receiving space and a resiliently movable tool engaging structure providing a tool engaging surface. The tool and the tool retainer enable the tool to be mounted to the tool retainer by moving the tool in the longitudinal direction into the tool receiving space. The tool contacts the tool engaging structure and urges the tool engaging structure against the resiliency thereof to accommodate ingress of the tool into the tool receiving space. The tool engaging structure thereafter forcibly engages the tool engaging surface against an exterior surface of the tool to frictionally inhibit movement of the tool in the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A dripless plunger includes a head connected to a shaft and a cover movable under user control of an actuator on the shaft from a closed position in which the cover overlies the head to prevent drippage from the head after use of the plunger to clear a clogged drain, and an open position in which the cover is moved to a position remote from the head to permit the head to be placed sealingly about the drain and deformed for forcing water through the drain to unclog the same.

Abstract: A plunger holder for storage of a plunger for easy access. The plunger holder provides drainage to avoid mildew and a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. The plunger holder comprises an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, the first end having a lid opening, the second end having a drip tray opening; a lid adapted to fit the lid opening; a drip tray slidably insertable in the drip tray opening; and a support mounted within the enclosure above the drip tray. In one embodiment, the plunger holder can have ventilation openings. In yet another embodiment, the plunger holder can have an air freshener holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage container for an attachment to a personal grooming tool. The container includes a housing and a cover. The housing includes a chamber configured to store the attachments. The cover is configured to fit over the housing to enclose the chamber. The cover also includes a cavity designed to support the tool.

Abstract: A plunger storage unit includes a plunger head container having opposed sidewalls and a bottom wall to define an open ended enclosure. The open end of the enclosure is opened and closed by two opposed closure units pivotally mounted on opposed sidewalls of the plunger head container. A plunger support platform is suspended from the opposed closure units by spring arm platform supports which permit the platform to move toward the container bottom to close the closure units across the open end of the container in a closed position and away from the container bottom to open the closure units in an open position. The spring arm platform supports are formed to bias the closure units toward the closed position and to bias the closure units toward the open position before the platform reaches the extent of its travel toward or away from the bottom of the container.

Abstract: There is provided a hair setting assembly having a split top lid for improving heat conservation. The assembly also has a tilt adjustable housing that holds a set of hair rollers and encloses an electrical means for heating the rollers.

Abstract: A novel storage sleeve has a longitudinal bore for retaining an elongated tool such as a drill bit and a handling tab. The handling tab provides a gripable element which is easily manipulated for retrieving the tool from a storage container or incidental flat surface. The handling tab includes a data surface including indicia such as text or numbers providing information associated with the tool. The storage sleeve includes a sleeve body having a rounded surface that enables a user's fingers to rotate and grasp the storage sleeve when located on a flat surface. The storage sleeve, or portions of the storage sleeve, may distinguishing characteristics to indicate related groups of tools such as a drill series. The invention also includes sets of sleeves retaining associated sets of drill bits. Each sleeve of the set having identifying information associated with the respective drill bit. A storage container is provided to conveniently present such sets of sleeves and bits.

Abstract: A sterilization container for sterilizing, storing and transporting medical instruments is provided with a collar-shaped base, a lid, and a removable bottom received within the base. Circumferentially spaced channels are provided on the walls of the base which receive removable inserts which not only secure the bottom against upward movement relative to the base but also provide landings to support insert trays received within the container. The inserts can also be provided with slots that support dividers within the container.

Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.

Abstract: A tool storage container has a base member with a tool receiving member. A cover is coupled with the base. An opening is in the cover. The opening may have a configuration corresponding to the tool maintained within the carrying case or any other configuration which enables viewing and prohibits removal of the tool when the container is in a closed position. A plurality of storage areas are within the inside of the cover. Also, fingers secure the tool in the carrying case so that in an open condition, the tool is maintained in the carrier.

Abstract: A band blade package that allows removal of the band blade slowly, while at the same time releasing the potential energy of the coiled assembly in a controlled manner within the package and out of harms way. The band blade is placed in the package in a manner such that a loop of the band blade is adjacent to an opening in the packaging. The band blade can be removed by placing a loop of the band blade over a peg on a building wall and grasping both sides of the band blade package. As the package is pulled down, the coiled assembly of blades uncoils within the package and the blades are dispensed.

Abstract: A storage assembly for lug nuts with two cylindrical rubber projections having concave sides with a top raised ridge and lower bottom support, said cylindrical rubber projections having an internal female insert in which a male stud assembly with a rubber coated cylindrical bottom is inserted after passing through a flexible plastic base located between said male stud assembly and said cylindrical rubber projections.

Abstract: A blow molded chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the front member is substantially coplanar with the lower wall. A top member is pivotally connected to the base about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the front member, and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the top member is substantially coplanar with the rear wall. The case also includes a scabbard for being applied to the bar of the chainsaw, the scabbard having an end portion adapted to be received within the slot when the chainsaw is disposed within the base.

Abstract: A display container is disclosed having a pair of end caps coupleable to a central portion and a merchandising card extending between and secured in position by the end caps. The merchandising card capable of supporting an item to be sold. The central portion may be transparent to allow a consumer to see the item for sale.

Abstract: A chain saw case has an adjustable scabbard that telescopes to allow for different lengths of chain bar. The scabbard also has an opening along one side to allow visibility of the side of the chain saw bar and any markings, including branding, on the chain saw bar. The chain saw case is designed to be fabricated using injection-molding techniques. Because the scabbard collapses, and the injection molded case offers ample space not afforded in all existing blow molded chain saw cases, the scabbard can be placed inside the case during shipment reducing shipping cost and space required while in distribution.

Abstract: A screwdriver holder includes a base plate and a bracket detachably mounted on the base plate. The base plate includes a hole defined in an upper portion of the base plate for hanging the screwdriver holder on a suitable place and an connecting portion formed near a bottom of the base plate. The connecting portion is adapted to partially receive the annular lip of the handle of the screwdriver. The bracket is detachably mounted on the connecting portion and adapted to partially receive the annular lip of the screwdriver to hold the screwdriver in place on the screwdriver holder.

Abstract: A pouch for heated appliances protects external articles from damage from heat emitted from the appliance immediately after use. The present pouch is formed of inner and outer fabric sheets, with the inner sheet comprising a heat resistant synthetic material and the outer sheet comprising a durable material for wear resistance. A series of manufacturing steps results in all seams being disposed within the insulating volume between the two plies of material, with the two sheets being joined only along the open top or upper edge of the pouch in order to minimize heat transfer along any common seams. The permanently open top is secured by an adjustably positionable strap which secures between the handle and clip lever of the curling iron, with the open top providing ventilation for the heated appliance. External ties are provided for securing the appliance cord externally to the appliance, to avoid heat damage thereto.

Abstract: A plastic canister for storing and shipping drill bits, especially roller cone drill bit, has a pin-holder built into the lid of the canister for ease of field dressing the bit. The lid and body of the container are slip fit to one another and indexed to each other for positive positioning in their relationship. Safety features include the use of a conductive plastic polymer, a non-rolling base, mating protrusions and recesses for stacking, recessed areas for strapping, and welded loop handles.

Abstract: A power tool carrying and storage case is comprised of four flaps arranged around the four sides of a generally rectangular and rigid bottom panel. The flaps may be folded over the contents of the bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a card-shaped storage case (1) made of metal or plastic with at least one internal storage compartment (8) for at least one article, which is defined by a base plate (6) and at least in sections by a cover plate (7) of the storage case (1) running parallel to this, wherein several storage compartments (8) at least partially separate from one another are arranged in the storage case (1) in a plane running parallel to the base plate (6) and/or cover plate (7) and are constructed to receive articles in the form of articles of daily use (9) and/or consumer articles and are also accessible from the outside via storage openings (23), and the storage openings (23) are arranged in at least one of the longitudinal side faces (4) and/or transverse side faces (5) preferably running perpendicular to the base plate (6) and/or cover plate (7).

Abstract: The hole-tool bag, ‘BIT-BAG’, provides an accessable, time saving and convenient method for carrying, storing and protecting quanities of drill bits, taps, dies and accessories in specific trade related groups.

Abstract: A saw blade carry case is provided that includes a front member having at least one crossbar extending across the front member and a rear member having at least one crossbar extending across the rear member. A spindle extends between the front and rear members and is removably received by a receptacle on at least one of the front and rear members. At least one handle is attached to one of the front and rear members. The front and rear members together form a frame body and are each larger than the diameter of at least one circular saw blade to be placed within the saw blade carry case and to be retained by the spindle. The carry case may be adjusted so that the spindle may accommodate a varying number of blades.

Abstract: A point-of-sale security system is provided herein. The security system includes a container for containing the product and a holder assembly, the holder assembly including a closure device for closing the container. The holder assembly and the container are operatively coupled together by means of cooperative members. The cooperative members being configured in a special way, i.e., when an associated stop member is enabled, the cooperative members prevent decoupling of the holder assembly from the container, and when the stop member is disabled, the cooperative members enable decoupling of the holder assembly from the container.

Abstract: A socket suspension rack includes a U-shaped guard and a suspension rod attached to the guard to form a space to hold sockets. The suspension rod has multiple holders extending toward the guard to be received in a square hole in the socket to hold the socket in place. Each holder includes two resilient plates facing each other. A boss extends outwardly from the resilient plate and engages to a detent defined in the sidewall of the square hole in the socket. An inverted U-shaped strip is integrally formed between the two resilient plates to provide a restitution force to the two resilient plates to hold the socket in place and prevent the socket from detaching from the suspension rod.

Abstract: An iron cover for ski wax irons a heat resistant liner having a padded bottom segment shaped to cover and protect the sole of an iron and a plurality of side flaps with ends. The side flaps extend sufficiently around the sides of an iron placed within the liner, and are secured around the iron with an elastic cord associated with the side flaps. The side flaps are structured and separated to define a plurality of heat release vents to allow heat to escape from a hot iron placed in the cover for storage.

Abstract: A cutting blade cover for a brush cutter comprises a central portion (50), a first blade accommodating portion (28), a second blade accommodating portion (29), and a third blade accommodating portion (30). The first, second, and third blade accommodating portions (28, 29, 30) are provided radially from the central portion (50). The first blade accommodating portion (28) includes a first concave portion (31). The second blade accommodating portion (29) includes a second concave portion (36). The third blade accommodating portion (30) includes a third concave portion (40). The first concave portion 31 has an inner shape conforming to an outer shape of the first blade (17) to cover an outer periphery of the first blade (17). The second concave portion (36) has an inner shape conforming to an outer shape of the second blade (18) to cover an outer periphery of the second blade (18).

Abstract: Provided herein is a protective device for use with a variety of objects. The protective device has two sections, each section attached to the other along a first edge. The protective device has a locking mechanism whereby each section is secured to the other in a closed position. The device may also have stoppers on the inner side of each section, the stoppers aligned such that the object is secured when the device is in the closed position.

Abstract: Trowels have sharp edges which can cut a worker when he places the trowel down in a resting position. The present invention provides a plastic sheath to insert the trowel into during the resting mode of use. This sheath also prevents nicks and dents to the trowel while it is transported in a bucket. An optional sharpening file is attached to the top of the sheath. The plastic sheath has a clamp that prevents the sheath from falling off the trowel during transport. A drain hole on the bottom of the sheath allows water to drain off to reduce rust on the trowel.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a tool box tray carpet seam protector plate device that is designed and configured so that the carpet seam protector plate is removeably secured to the tool box tray in order to increase productivity by also using the tool box as a weight on the formed seam while also providing for a plastic base which is perforated to allow heat and moisture to quickly dissipate to enhance the formed seam.

Abstract: Plastering/cement trowels have sharp edges which can cut a worker when he places the trowel down in a resting position. The present invention provides a plastic sheath to insert the trowel into during the resting mode of use. This sheath also prevents nicks and dents to the trowel while it is transported in a bucket or the like. An optional sharpening file is attached to the top of the sheath.

Abstract: A storage device, e.g., for a shaving razor and replacement cartridges, including a base member having at least one storage compartment, and one or more sealed packages that are each located in a respective storage compartment. The sealed package contains a shaving cartridge including a plastic housing and a plurality of blades. Each compartment provides a retention force, e.g., by opposed members, to retain a respective package within the compartment with a retention force that is less than a peeling force needed to initiate peeling of a cover layer sealably connected to the stored package. The cover has shaving razor engagement structure for carrying a razor on an external surface of the cover.

Abstract: Plastering/cement trowels have sharp edges which can cut a worker when he places the trowel down in a resting position. The present invention provides a plastic sheath to insert the trowel into during the resting mode of use. This sheath also prevents nicks and dents to the trowel while it is transported. An optional sharpening file is attached to the top of the sheath. Various sheath embodiments include a narrowed rear section of a longitudinal slot on the upper member which functions to hold the spine of the trowel in the slot, a rubber membrane stretchable over the blade, a pair of pincer members on the top of the sheath to lock the shank of the trowel into the sheath, a tether on top of the sheath to lock the shank of the trowel into the sheath, and a rear door for the blade slot.

Abstract: A display pack having a rotatable security member includes a board and the rotatable security member wherein the board has a first hole and a second hole respectively defined therein and an inverted U-shaped frame extends perpendicularly from a front surface of the board with the second hole being located between two extending portions of the inverted U-shaped frame. The second hole has a toothed inner periphery and the rotatable security member includes a polygonal head and a shank which has a flange extending from a free end thereof and a toothed periphery defined in an outer periphery near the flange so that the rotatable security member is rotatably inserted into the second hole with the toothed inner periphery engaged with the toothed inner periphery. A ratchet tool is engaged with the rotatable security member and can be operated within a limited angle between the two extending portions of the frame.

Abstract: A rake storage system to store a rake adjacent a sand trap of a golf course, and to selectively elevate the rake for use, includes an elongated container to be disposed underground adjacent the sand trap in a substantially vertical orientation. A rake is removably disposed within the elongated container. A mechanical lifting mechanism is disposed in the elongated container to elevate the rake. A releasable retaining mechanism is disposed in the container to retain the rake in the container, and includes a lip formed in the container, and a protrusion disposed on the rake near the distal end adjacent the rake head. The protrusion is engagable with the lip to retain the rake in the container when the rake is disposed in the container. A flange can be formed about the inside of the container. A collar can be disposed around the rake near a distal end adjacent a rake head to engage the flange when the rake is received within the container to substantially close the container below the flange and the collar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for a tool with sharp edge, said packaging comprising a suspension device (3). The packaging also comprises a protective sheath (1) and means for supporting the tool (2) in different positions on the sheath, including a first position adapted for sales exposure in which at least a major part of the tool is free of the sheath and exposed for inspection by a prospective buyer, and a second position in which the tool is inserted in the sheath and ready to be handled by a user.

Abstract: A container device useful for selling nozzle heads for an irrigation system having various vertical sprinklers is disclosed. The container device has a tubular cylinder with an attachment end, an opposite open end and an exterior surface. The tubular cylinder is made of plastic and the attachment end is attached to a nozzle head. The nozzle head has a cylindrical base which mates with the attachment end of the tubular cylinder via a contact fit or screw-in threads. A debris screen for use with the nozzle head is fit within the tubular cylinder. The combination tubular cylinder and nozzle head allows inexpensive and simple packaging for the nozzle heads. The container device may be put on retail display with a gravity feed dispenser allowing dispensing of single containers for a consumer.

Abstract: A tackle box with multi-part cutting board system that includes a tackle box housing and a multi-part cutting board system including a first cutting board part, a second cutting board part, and multiple resilient inserts for maintaining the first cutting board part in connection with the second cutting board part. The tackle box housing including first and second board part storage cavities formed therein. Each of the first and second board part storage cavities being sized and shaped to frictionally receive and hold a respective first or second cutting board part.

Abstract: A security label for attachment to an article, the security label including a planar security tag laminated in-between first and second carrier layers, the second layer overlying the planar security tag and having a peripheral marginal portion which projects beyond and extends around the peripheral edge of the security tag, said peripheral marginal portion of the second layer being bonded in face to face contact with said first layer, said first layer having a peripheral marginal portion which projects beyond and extends around the peripheral edge of the second layer, said peripheral marginal portion of the first layer providing a surface for securance to said article.

Abstract: A movable storage unit and toilet plunger combination that preferably includes a second toilet accessory such as a toilet brush. The storage unit has an elongated receptacle with an upper end for receiving the plunger and a cover having an aperture therein for releasably receiving a resilient connector. The connector has a bore with an inner wall extending through the connector to releasably secure the handle of the plunger to the connector so that a portion of the handle extends above the connector and the cover. The connector can also have formed therein holders for releasably securing and suspending the second toilet accessory within the receptacle.

Abstract: A chain saw case has an adjustable scabbard that telescopes to allow for different lengths of chain bar. The scabbard also has an opening along one side to allow visibility of the side of the chain saw bar and any markings, including branding, on the chain saw bar. The chain saw case is designed to be fabricated using injection-molding techniques. Because the scabbard collapses, and the injection molded case offers ample space not afforded in all existing blow molded chain saw cases, the scabbard can be placed inside the case during shipment reducing shipping cost and space required while in distribution.