Abstract: A fiber optically lighted food dispenser valve handle assembly (10) with at least one fiber optic filament (12) with an elongate body extending between a pair of opposite ends (14, 16) means for illuminating (18) including a light source (26) with one of the pair of opposed ends (16) of at least one fiber optic filament (12), a handle grip (20) with an outer surface (22), means at the outer surface (22) such as adhesive material for holding another one of the pair of opposed ends (14) of at least a fiber optic filament (12) to provide end point illumination at the outer surface (22) of the handle grip (20).

Abstract: An automatically operated soap dispenser for use in washing the hands of a user is provided in a housing. Enclosed in an intermediate portion of the housing is a horizontally disposed transparent cylindrical chamber having an open front end and an opening in the upper wall thereof. Residing in the upper portion of the housing is a disposable liquid soap container having extending from the bottom thereof a resilient elongated tubular member with a self-sealing nipple valve on the lower end thereof which is positioned in the opening on the upper wall of the cylindrical chamber. A cyclically operated actuating means located in the housing above the cylindrical chamber is controlled to automatically squeeze the tubular member and supply a single quantity of liquid soap through the nipple valve in response to an upturned palm of a hand of the user being inserted into the open front of the cylindrical chamber.

Abstract: A combustion head for use with a hot melt glue gun includes a glue feed passageway through which hot glue is to pass to a nozzle, and a heating chamber, the glue feed passageway and the heating chamber having a wall in common through which heat is exchanged from the heating chamber to the passageway. The heating chamber includes a combustion region to which a gas/air mixture is fed and where combustion takes place, and a passage for feeding hot exhaust gases from the combustion region over the wall in common between the heating chamber and the glue feed passageway, to an exhaust gas outlet.

Abstract: A backlight for a liquid crystal display which includes a reflector having a back wall and forwardly-extending peripheral walls and a light source mounted in the back wall is provided with a ventilation port or louvers in at least one of the peripheral walls to permit convection cooling of the backlight and the liquid crystal display by moving air.

Abstract: A non-lethal self defense weapon having an elongate baton-like housing with a centrally positioned grip. The opposite housing sections contain audible and visible alarm devices and a flashlight. A replaceable aerosol defense spray container is positioned in the housing with an actuator and nozzle positioned relative to the grip so as to aim the discharge away from the user and toward an assailant when properly grasped.

Abstract: This invention relates to a kind of gas ignition glue gun and more particularly to one which uses a cutter to cut inserted glue stick into two halves, and uses gas to burn cotton asbestos to further heat a tubular insert, into which a glue stick is inserted, so as to efficiently melt the inserted glue stick into semiliquid for further output for sealing process by means of the operation of the feed control mechanism thereof.

Abstract: A portable gun-type adhesive discharger operable independent of an external power source. The adhesive discharger includes a main case body for supporting a rigid adhesive stick extending in a longitudinal direction, a hand grip portion for manually holding the main case body, a heating unit disposed in the main case body for melting the adhesive stick, a nozzle portion connected to a front end of the main case body for discharging melted adhesive stick, and a trigger portion disposed at the hand grip portion and connected to the adhesive stick for feeding the adhesive stick toward the nozzle portion. The main case body and the hand grip portion provide an interior space in combination. A gas supply unit having a gas reservoir is provided in the interior space, and catalytically combustible gas is filled in the reservoir. The heating unit includes a catalytic combustion unit disposed in the interior at a position adjacent the adhesive stick.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a radiation-curable adhesive substance employs a shutter for controlling the period of irradiation. A hand-held assembly, remote from the control unit of the system, permits convenient placement and curing of the adhesive deposit utilizing, respectively, a syringe for the containment of the substance and a light guide for transmitting the actinic radiation to the work site.

Abstract: A glue gun is provided, structured for the reception of a chamber that is a self-contained supply of gas for heating of glue. The operator can operate the glue gun by moving the trigger rearwards to produce a spark and to allow gas to flow from the gas chamber to the combustion chamber. The flow rate of the gas can be controlled by adjusting the protruder that projects from the window of the body portion.

Abstract: Its casing (1) comprises two adjacent compartments, leakproof in respect of each other, namely a first compartment situated at the rear, in communication with primary or combustive air inlet ports (1a), in which the entry (7a) of the burner (7) is arranged, and a second compartment containing most of the melting duct (4) and the remainder of the burner (7), in communication with ports for the removal (1b) of the combustion fumes.

Abstract: An automatic and adjustable valving mechanism in which a spray of pressurized fluid from an aerosol can, is released in intermittent sprays occurring in cycles of adjustable length. The valving mechanism consists of a body having an actuating bar mounted on drive rods which can be latched in an elevated position by a latch plate. Contact between the actuating bar and the nozzle of a pressure source, such as an aerosol can, releases pressurized fluid from the aerosol can into a first internal chamber of the valving mechanism. The pressurized fluid acts upon a diaphragm to force hydraulic fluid from the first chamber into a second chamber, which raises a piston which, in turn, raises the rods supporting the actuating bar, to terminate the discharge of the pressurized fluid from the aerosol can.

Abstract: In a glue gun for conducting adhesive bonding by means of a heated adhesive, with a housing having a heating section and an angled handle, a hollow, thermally conductive block being arranged in the heating section for the accommodation of adhesive, the provision is made, to afford the possibility of using the glue gun independently of an external fuel supply, that a hollow combustion chamber provided with air inlet openings is fashioned integrally with the metal block; that a fuel tank is arranged in the handle; and that a connecting conduit is extended from the tank to the combustion chamber, a shutoff element being arranged in this connecting conduit, the combustion chamber in particular being disposed at least partially annularly around the block.

Abstract: A device for illuminating an area immediate to the dispensing orifice of a compressible eye drop dispenser. A miniature light source is held in a fixed, predetermined relationship with respect to the dispenser and provides a collimated beam of light which projects onto, and illuminates, the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A battery operated, personal, non-lethal defensive weapon capable of projecting a high intensity beam of light and, a fraction of a second thereafter, a highly concentrated spray of fluid capable of temporarily disabling an attacker features a unique structure for installing a battery and placing it in a circuit for energizing the lamp which produces the high intensity beam of light and also includes simple and effective apparatus for closing the circuit and immediately thereafter producing the spray facilitating its rapid fire use. The arrangement of the circuit closing contacts enables a rapid fire use of the weapon. In installing the battery according to a preferred embodiment, a thin board or plate of insulating material is provided to one face of which are secured strips of conductive material having free ends bent about edges of the board to project to and from the opposite face of the board.

Abstract: A tool assembly is provided for maintaining and repairing the runner surfaces and edges of skis. The basic unit of the assembly is a hand held tool to which blades may be attached for planing or scraping the running surface and longitudinal center groove of the ski. The basic unit also has provisions for mounting a flat file to file and sharpen the metal edges of the skis. A waxing attachment for applying a uniform wax coating to the ski is also provided along with a polishing unit. The assembly further includes a base and heater with a wax reservoir.

Abstract: A non-lethal personal defense weapon providing for the simultaneous projection of a high intensity beam of light and a concentrated chemical spray designed to immobilize attackers. The weapon features a spray discharge having a range up to 10 feet and embodies a simple but effective safety which avoids accidental discharge of the spray. The spray discharge and the light emitting mechanism are controlled by a two-position switch which insures that the high intensity beam of light and the spray discharge may be substantially simultaneously energized.

Abstract: A simulated potted plant including one or more artificial flowers having tubular stems extending from a vase, each flower provided with a socket for an illuminating lamp bulb and a pressurized source of scenting fluid together with an electrical timer in the vase for automatically dispensing the scenting fluid through the stem and from the flower at a selected interval and duration with the lamp bulb and timer energized by an associated source of electrical power.