Abstract: A hairbrush with hair-tie storage including a brush assembly, a handle assembly and a hair-tie assembly. The brush assembly includes a head brush with bristles. The handle assembly includes a handle extending from a bottom portion of the brush. The handle assembly further includes a first cut and a second cut defining a storage portion. The storage portion includes a curvature in a mirrored configuration. The storage portion allows storing the hair-tie assembly thereon. The storage portion further includes stopper members to secure the hair-tie to the storage portion.

Abstract: A storage assembly for corded salon tools, particularly a storage assembly adapted for the storage of one or more corded hair styling tools in a compact configuration with easy access and a reduced risk of cord entanglement.

Abstract: A shower head including a razor cleaning cavity for jetting water onto the head of a razor, when inserted within the cavity, for removing hair cutting debris from between the blades of the razor while shaving. The shower head includes a spray head having a plurality of spray nozzles facing forward for showering, a razor cleaning cavity formed within the central region of the spray head and including a plurality of spray nozzles for cleaning between the blades of razor, a handle including a control valve for selectively diverting water out from the spray nozzles in front of the spray head or out from the spray nozzles in the razor cleaning cavity, a water delivery hose associated with the handle, and a holding bracket for holding the showerhead in pivoted positions.

Abstract: A wearable rod holder having a holder portion rotatably connected to a strap clip portion is provided. The strap clip portion engages a strap or a belt a fisherperson may be wearing so that two spaced apart cradle hooks provided by the holder portion may support a fishing pole, hands-free. An elastic cord provided by the holder portion helps secure the fishing rod to the cradle hooks when the fisherperson goes hands-free and/or when rotating the holder portion relative to the strap clip portion to selectively position the fishing rod in a locked engagement with the wearable rod holder.

Abstract: A holder for a device having a handle includes a body having an open first end, a second end opposite the first end, and at least one sidewall extending from the first end to the second end and defining a handle-receiving cavity configured to receive the handle of the device; and a first opening formed in the at least one sidewall of the body and configured to receive a portion of the handle to retain the handle in the holder and resist removal of the handle from the holder.

Abstract: Desk top items with LEDs also include USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply power to other electric or digital devices such as a smart phone or digital data device.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance for dual supply voltage operation is described comprising a body having at least one arm bearing a hair styling heater (560), wherein the hair styling heater comprises one or more heater electrodes (630,632,634,636) for heating the hair styling heater. A first power input is connectable to a battery power source (564) and a second power input is connectable to a mains powered source (561). The first power input and the second power input are each coupled to at least one of the one or more heater electrodes. Such a hair styling appliance is useable for styling when coupled to the mains powered source and when coupled to the battery power source increasing the versatility of the appliance.

Abstract: A soldering tool includes a housing having a handle portion defining a first longitudinal axis, and a head portion coupled to the handle portion and defining a second axis. The soldering tool further includes a heating element coupled to the head portion for movement therewith. The head portion is movable relative to the handle portion between a first orientation in which the second axis is coaxial with the first axis, and a second orientation in which the second axis is non-coaxial with the first axis.

Abstract: A hair dryer with an ionizing solution provides a translucent reservoir which contains an ionized solution. The hair dryer heats the solution into a vapor, and may then be used to apply the ionized vapor to a salon client's hair while styling it, to prevent brittleness, damage, and split ends. In one embodiment a cradle is provided for recharging a handheld hair dryer and storing various attachments which are ready for immediate use. When separated from the handheld hair dryer, the cradle transfers electric power to the hair dryer via resonant inductive coupling, creating an oscillating magnetic field which is converted to electric power by components within the hair dryer. A second embodiment provides a standing hair dryer. The hair dryer also provides wireless internet and power outlets for mobile electronic devices.

Abstract: A blower for use to provide combustion air to a fire (e.g., to assist in the lighting of a fire). The blower may include a cylindrical housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening with a bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. A fan and power source may be provided to induce air flow from the inlet opening and through the bore such that air is expelled from the outlet opening. The outlet air exiting the outlet opening may travel in a direction substantially parallel with a central axis of the cylindrical housing. The blower may be supported by an infinitely adjustable flexible member that may be manipulated to position the blower with respect to the fire to provide outlet air to the fire. The flexible member may be engaged with a clip to attach the blower to a structure adjacent to the fire.

Abstract: A toasting device includes a housing, a plurality of heating spikes extending outwardly from an upper surface of the housing, and a controller electrically coupled to infrared heating sources in the plurality of heating spikes. The controller is configured to control electrical power to the plurality of heating spikes to thereby control temperature.

Abstract: A display mount includes roll, yaw, and pitch adjustments to precisely position the display. A wall mount is secured to a room wall. A roll axis is provided by a first vertical plate pivotally engaging a horizontal stud held by the wall mount. A first horizontal plate is fixed to the first vertical plate. A yaw axis is provided by a vertical stud pivotally attaching a second horizontal plate to the first horizontal plate. A second vertical plate is fixed to the second horizontal plate. A pitch axis is provided by a second horizontal stud pivotally attaching a third vertical plate to the second vertical plate. The third vertical plate includes a display engaging clamp or mount. Cork clutch disks residing between pivoting surfaces provide a clutching function retaining hand adjustments.

Abstract: A tool operable to expand an end of a pipe is disclosed. The tool has a longitudinal axis and a vertical axis. The tool includes a working end disposed at a distal end along the longitudinal axis. This working end includes a plurality of jaws movable between a closed position and an expanded position and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the tool. Further, the tool includes a main body connected to the working end. This main body includes a handle disposed at a proximal end along the vertical axis of the tool, wherein the handle is configured to be gripped in an orientation that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tool. Further, the tool includes a trigger disposed on the handle, and the trigger is configured to be activated by trigger movement along the vertical axis of the tool.

Abstract: Improved methods for efficiently constituting liposome encapsulated vincristine for intravenous injection (VSLI) with reduced risk of operational errors and contamination are disclosed.

Abstract: A modular soldering station includes a first platform having a liquid reservoir and a solder dispenser, a power supply assembled to the first platform and configured to power a soldering iron, and a second platform assembled to one of the first platform or the power supply and having a fluid absorbent medium fluidly coupled to the liquid reservoir.

Abstract: A climate control system includes a conditioning system for controlling air conditions of a space and a drain fitting coupling a condensate drain line to an air circulation unit of the conditioning system. The drain fitting includes multiple sensors configured to detect a water level in the air circulation unit relative to the drain fitting, and to output a signal to a controller indicative of contact with water. The controller is then configured to output a signal to a thermostat of the conditioning system upon determining that the water level is indicative of the drain line being plugged or blocked. The climate control system may also include a remote service provider system that allows remote interaction with the conditioning system.

Abstract: A display mount includes roll, yaw, and pitch adjustments to precisely position the display. A wall mount is secured to a room wall. A roll axis is provided by a first vertical plate pivotally engaging a horizontal stud held by the wall mount. A first horizontal plate is fixed to the first vertical plate. A yaw axis is provided by a vertical stud pivotally attaching a second horizontal plate to the first horizontal plate. A second vertical plate is fixed to the second horizontal plate. A pitch axis is provided by a second horizontal stud pivotally attaching a third vertical plate to the second vertical plate. The third vertical plate includes a display engaging clamp or mount. Cork clutch disks residing between pivoting surfaces provide a clutching function retaining hand adjustments.

Abstract: Welding tool holders are presented including: a welding tool receiving bracket having a surface, where the surface forms a first partial cylinder that forms two connected arms extending outwardly to define a first vertical opening for receiving a first welding tool, the first partial cylinder having a first diameter, where the first partial cylinder is vertically oriented, where the first partial cylinder includes an upper edge, where the welding tool receiving bracket further includes a lower surface extending downwardly from the surface and forming a second partial cylinder, the second partial cylinder having a second diameter; and an attachment portion extending away from the surface with respect to the first vertical opening.

Abstract: A hair styling device holster includes a bottom section, a middle section, and a top section. The bottom section includes a flat bottom surface. The middle section is coupled to the bottom section and includes walls that define an interior compartment sized and configured to receive a heated end of a hair styling device. At least a portion of one of the plurality of walls including a mesh grating. The top section is coupled to the middle section and defines at least one opening in communication with the interior compartment defined by the middle section. An insulating material is disposed on an upper interior surface of the bottom section for insulating the bottom section from a hair styling device when the hair styling device is disposed within the first opening.

Abstract: A case for holding an iron having a heating element coupled to a handle, the handle coupled to an electrical cord having a plug, the apparatus comprising: a sleeve having an opening for receiving the heating element; a pair of flaps each coupled to the surface of the sleeve, the flaps forming a cavity from one portion of the perimeter of the opening to another portion of the perimeter of the opening, the cavity being such that the electrical cord can be wrapped around the sleeve and secured by removably coupling the flaps around the electrical cord.

Abstract: A case for holding an iron having a heating element coupled to a handle, the handle coupled to an electrical cord having a plug, the apparatus comprising: a sleeve having an opening for receiving the heating element; a pair of flaps each coupled to the surface of the sleeve, the flaps forming a cavity from one portion of the perimeter of the opening to another portion of the perimeter of the opening, the cavity being such that the electrical cord can be wrapped around the sleeve and secured by removably coupling the flaps around the electrical cord.

Abstract: A handheld knife includes an electric powered heater for raising the temperature of the knife blade for cutting and melting thermoplastics and the like. Two embodiments of the knife are shown, one for standard 120 volt AC current and one which includes a 24 volt battery pack. The method of use describes the steps of selecting an item for cutting, heating the knife blade by depressing a switch thereon and then manually drawing the knife blade across the item to cut selected materials.

Abstract: A heat gun has a body with a support mechanism mounted on the handle. The support mechanism includes at least one arm moveably mounted on the handle and which is capable of moving between a first retracted position and a second extended position. The at least one arm, when it is in its extended position, is capable of co-operating with the body to form a platform upon which the heat gun can rest on a work surface while the nozzle is placed remotely from the work surface.

Abstract: A paint remover including a receptacle adapted to hold a hot air gun having a hot air output and an attachment coupled to the receptacle for attaching a blade to the receptacle and for aligning the blade with the hot air output.

Abstract: Embodiments of a power hand tool of the type which has a main body portion, a front nose portion with a tool element extending forwardly from, a handle grip below the main body portion and an operating trigger adjacent the handle grip, further comprising a stand attached to the nose portion configured to pivot between retracted and extended positions, a means for biasing the stand toward its extended position, and a release mechanism adjacent the handle grip configured to hold the stand in its retracted position, and release the stand responsive to manipulation by a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating assembly comprising at least one PTC element, in particular for a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the PTC element (2) is positioned between metal sheets (3, 4), which are used to make electrical contact, said sheets (3, 4) and the PTC element (2) are bonded by means of an adhesive (5) and the adhesive (5) has a minimum specific electrical resistance of 50 ohms×cm and a maximum specific electrical resistance of 500 ohms×cm. In addition, solder can be used as an alternative to the adhesive (5).

Abstract: A holster is provided for use with a hot melt dispensing handgun having a nozzle, with the holster including a body defining a cavity and further including a nozzle garage. The body is operable for receiving at least a portion of a handgun within the cavity and for supporting the handgun when the handgun is inactive. The nozzle garage has a housing defining a hollow interior communicating with the cavity and also includes a heating element. The nozzle garage is operable for receiving at least a portion of a nozzle within the hollow interior and for heating the nozzle of the handgun when the handgun is inactive.

Abstract: A stand configured for holding a soldering iron therein includes a base, and a supporting member extending slantingly and upwardly from the base. A reservoir is defined in one end of the base for receiving solder therein. A sponge holder sponge holder is defined in another end of the base for receiving a sponge. The supporting member defines a tube for receiving the soldering iron therein. When the soldering iron is holden in the tube of the supporting member, the tip of the soldering iron extends into the solder.

Abstract: A case for heated appliances. There is a sheath member, a restraining system, and a clip. The sheath member is a single molded piece and includes first and second cradle members and an accordion member coupled to the side edges of the cradle members, thereby forming an enclosure having an opening. The accordion member has a U-shaped cross-section. The restraining system is elongated and is coupled to the sheath by a protruding member through apertures in the restraining system. There is a restraining mode wherein the restraining system compresses the accordion member therebetween. The clip is disposed near an opposite end of the sheath from the restraining system and receives a cord to keep the cord wound about the sheath.

Abstract: A portable salon station system for efficiently and safely transporting salon appliances. The portable salon station system includes a base, a cover removably attached to the base, a support member pivotally attached to the base, a guide member having a guide slot that slidably receives a pin extending from the support member, and a plurality of holder members attached to the support member for receiving a curling iron. The guide slot has an upper catch portion that allows for the support member to be fully extended in an upright position for normal usage. The support member may be lowered into the base into a compact storage position for allowing attachment of the cover to the base. A transporting structure removably receives the combination base and cover for allowing efficient transportation thereof.

Abstract: A toothbrush dryer includes a housing formed as a heating chamber for storing toothbrush in the housing, and a heating device provided in the housing preferably at a bottom portion of the housing for warming the toothbrush for keeping a dried toothbrush for preventing bacteria, fungi or algae infection or contamination.

Abstract: A retaining device of a heat blower comprises two sliding grooves and two wings. Each of two sides at a rear end of a casing of the heat blower is formed with one of the two sliding grooves. Each of an upper and a lower ends of each wing has an elastic hook, respectively. By pressing the elastic hooks. The wings are embedded into respective sliding groove, and the wings are slidable with respect to the sliding groove. The wings can be pushed to move outwards to predetermined positions so as to increase the coverage and stability of the heat blower. The wings can be pushed inward along the sliding grooves for operation as being held by a user or for storage.

Abstract: A system and method for reworking, repairing and upgrading flatwire is disclosed. A repair tool for reworking and/or repairing the flatwire is disclosed for creating subsequent electrical and mechanical joints of equal or greater quality as compared to the original system. The repair tool includes a heating blade, a power controller, a tool assembly, an inerting system, a cooling system, a flatwire cassette, a tool material, a flatwire material, an upgrade/repair procedure and various other aspects for rapidly heating flatwire two join two separate portions of the flatwire. The system and method of the present invention addresses the challenges of working with substrate materials which typically degrade at temperatures commonly used to form solder joints. Further, the soldering tool of the present invention may be a portable, lightweight unit that can be used in the field, for automotive and aerospace applications.

Abstract: A burn protection attachment for a soldering tool for preventing the user from being burned while using the soldering tool. The burn protection attachment for a soldering tool includes a cage member being detachably attached about a portion of a soldering tool; and also includes an elongate tubular member being attached to the cage member and being adapted to receiver a barrel of the soldering tool.

Abstract: An associated set of hair styling appliances is electrically powered by a single power cord, reducing cord clutter in salon workstations. When not in use the appliances are stored in an electrically powered appliance rack that preheats hair irons and other heated appliances. A method of styling hair features connecting the single power cord to one of the appliances to style hair in a first sense, then disconnecting the power cord from the appliance and connecting the cord to another of the appliances to style hair in a second sense.

Abstract: A cordless curling iron heating system for facilitating the efficient use of multiple sized curling irons. The cordless curling iron heating system includes a housing which includes a plurality of curling iron sockets, each one of a plurality of heating elements coupled to an associated one of the plurality of curling iron sockets for heating the associated curling iron socket, and a plurality of cordless curling irons which are insertable into a desired one of the curling iron sockets for heating.

Abstract: A soldering station system for transporting, utilizing, and storing the unique tools required for soldering electrical wiring assemblies, printed circuit boards, and other small electronic sub-assemblies is provided. The soldering station system includes a tool case with a bottom portion, a plurality of side portions, and a top portion, a tool pallet assembly which is coupled to an interior surface of the tool case, the tool pallet has a plurality of interior recesses, and a plurality of tools adapted for working on electronic assemblies and positioned in the interior recesses of the tool pallet assembly.

Abstract: A hair-curling roller heating system including a plurality of rollers supported on posts heated by both a resistive heating plate and a halogen bulb which emits both visible light and radiant heat in the form of infrared radiation. The posts have open top ends and the rollers have differently colored translucent upper tips which receive light from the posts and thereby identify different types of rollers.

Abstract: A collapsible curling iron organizer with a box, lid and a tray. The tray has holes with sleeves within which a heated end of a curling iron may be received and suspended from the tray. The lid has a stop for holding the tray at an incline, with the curling irons in a first orderly and compact arrangement, when the organizer is in use by a hair stylist. The tray has an aperture through which a compartment in the box can be reached for storing the curling irons in a second orderly and compact arrangement when the organizer is collapsed for travel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating hairdressing scissors, forming a unit (3) comprising openings (2, 2') which can be used as holders (7, 7') into which pairs of scissors (5, 5') can be inserted, and heating devices (6, 6'), each of the heating devices (6, 6') encircling the space into which the pair of scissors is to be inserted.

Abstract: A hair roller heating apparatus for heating hair rollers, has a base and a plurality of heating rods of sufficient length to simultaneously hold and heat a plurality of hair rollers. The heating rods further have a distal portion and a proximal portion, the proximal portion attached to the base and the distal portion free for receiving hair rollers. The heating rods also have an outer casing and heating elements placed within the outer casing. An electrical cord provides electricity from an electrical source to the heating elements, Therefore, the heating rods impart sufficient heat to the hair rollers to heat the rollers to a desired temperature. In a preferred embodiment the heating rods are at least 10 inches in length.

Abstract: An applicator system for thermofusible material comprises an electric power supply block (1) and an applicator (3). An electric heater (8) for the applicator comprising a wire wrapped around a diagonally disposed support is placed directly inside a reservoir (4). The electric connection elements (11) of the electric heater (8) link the pins (13, 14) to the power supply block (1). The electric power supply is disconnected during the application of the material.

Abstract: A stove for heating curling irons which is characterized by having an internal cavity member to receive irons, a case with an especially compact, attractive shape, a tubular heater (with controller) positioned therebelow to very efficiently heat irons placed in the cavity member, and insulation within the case sufficient to prevent the exterior thereof being hot enough to burn a user. The heater is essentially only adjacent to curling irons to be heated and remotely displaced from the outer surface areas of the case likely to be touched.

Abstract: A curling iron organizer comprising a housing having a plurality of curling iron holding cavities, each sized to receive the handle end of a curling iron at least partially therein; a power distribution circuit including a like plurality of power outlets; a like plurality of curling iron supports, each curling iron support including a tip receiving member constructed of a heat conducting material such as metal positioned with respect to one of said plurality of curling iron holding cavities in a manner such that the heated tip end of a curling iron is cradled within the tip receiving member when the handle of the curling iron is positioned within the respective curling iron holding cavity; a plurality of temperature display devices, at least one of said plurality of temperature display devices being mounted to a back surface of each of the tip receiving members; and a reflecting device attached to the housing and positioned with respect to the plurality of temperature display devices in a manner such that the

Abstract: A curling iron system which, in addition to conventional mechanical elements of base, curling irons, ovens, holders and the like, utilizes an accurate temperature measurement and display capability adapted for use by salon personnel without sophisticated technical know-how. The temperature measurement is implemented by a thermocouple and the display is implemented using a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) connected to the thermocouple by a thermocouple amplifier and a display driver. The combination of thermocouple, LED display and intermediate electronics, operates to provide an accurate indication of the actual surface temperature of the curling iron and thus assure that the iron will be precisely the appropriate temperature for curling or straightening the particular thickness hair being serviced. In the preferred embodiment disclosed herein, the thermocouple is mounted on a platform adjacent the oven and the display is positioned on a vertically oriented member behind the thermocouple platform.

Abstract: A kit and method is applied to industrial curling iron heating stations in order to extend their useful service lifetime. These stations, as normally manufactured, contain low temperature 120 VAC internal wiring which tends to crystallize and short out when subjected to daily use. The invention comprises a thermally conductive threaded tube attached to the heating station base, high temperature wires which replace the low temperature 120 VAC internal wiring of the station, and a 120 VAC socket which connects to the wires and is attached to the tube. The low temperature wiring is then connected to a retrofit 120 VAC plug, which mates with the retrofit 120 VAC socket. After the retrofit operation is complete, the station useful life is no longer limited by heat induced degradation of the low temperature 120 VAC wiring.

Abstract: A curling iron pouch comprised of an inner heat-resistant pocket and a pair of outer, auxiliary pockets is disclosed. The inner pocket is comprised of a pair of longer, generally rectangular panels, and the outer pockets are comprised of a pair of shorter, generally rectangular panels. The four panels are affixed to one another by a common seam around an end edge and along a substantial portion of their side edges. A pair of open end edges of the inner pocket project beyond the open tops of the outer pockets. The opposing inner panel surfaces adjacent the open end edges of the inner pocket include opposed mating portions of a snap. The longer panels of the inner pocket are of a three-layer construction and are comprised of a pair of outer heat-resistant textile fabric sheets with a layer of nonflammable, nonwoven, insulative batting material therebetween.

Abstract: A lightweight small personal appliance items for covering, storing and protecting curling irons. The item includes (6) A Foam rubber outer shell, (9) a layer of insulation, (8) a heat resistant inside lining and (7) an elastic security strap. The curling iron cooler is a single part with the elastic security, strap being an attachment.

Abstract: A beauty salon appliance workstation for organizing beauty salon appliances such as blow dryers, curling irons and the like. A cabinet is provided with receptacles for storing a number of appliances and each appliance is associated with a separate retractable extension cord. Further, each appliance is provided with a short "pigtail" type power cord so that when connected to a retractable extension cord no dangling loop is power cord is formed when the appliances are stored in the receptacles.

Abstract: A soldering iron rack including a base having an upright support, an electric soldering iron, a holder mounted on the upright support and having a heat-insulative barrel on the inside for holding the electric soldering iron, and a control circuit to detect the temperature of the electric soldering iron when the electric soldering iron is put in the holder so as to cut off power supply from the electric soldering iron when its temperature surpasses the predetermined upper limit value or to heat the electric soldering iron when its temperature drops below the predetermined lower limit value.