Abstract: A tool for removing carpet from a floor. The carpet removal tool includes a panel having an elongated opening thereon. Opposing ends of the panel include handles pivotally affixed thereto to be grasped by one or more users, wherein the handles can be positioned parallel to or perpendicular to the panel. In operation, the user cuts a portion of the carpet to be removed and secures the end of the carpet within the elongated opening on the panel. The user then pulls using the handle so that the carpet wraps around the panel as it is removed from the floor. The carpet can be manually wrapped around the panel by the user.

Abstract: A spool is provided for winding a coil of material. The spool includes a first flange and a second flange. A hub extends between the first flange and the second flange to define a channel around the hub upon which the coil may reside. A support structure is found along an inside of the hub and a first handle and a second handle are rotatably mounted to the support structure and each are independently rotatable relative to the other.

Abstract: A device for winding a length of wire into one or more flat coils, with the device having a winding component onto which the wire is wound, a wire guide to contain the coils of the wire into a single width flat coil, and a drive engagement component adapted to be engaged by a drive means such that the drive means operates the winding component of the device. In one embodiment of the device the winding component is a cylindrical capstan having a receiving slot adapted to engage the end of the wire, the drive means is an electric hand drill, the drive engagement component is a shaft integrated with and extending from the capstan and adapted to be inserted into the chuck of the electric hand drill, and the wire guide has two spaced apart parallel members adapted to accommodate the capstan in the space between them, whereby the parallel members guide the coil of the wire into a single width flat coil onto the capstan as the capstan is rotated by the electric drill.

Abstract: Embodiments of a strap roll up device are disclosed which may be used to conveniently roll up and secure tie down straps or other similar articles.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.

Abstract: A reeling device for fire hoses. The device includes a winch, a gearing kit that controls the winch and an operating handle. The device is installed on a structural rack in which of the two protruding axles arranged on the winch, one is secured and turns along with the winch and the other is movably situated at the center of the winch and controlled by the handle for telescopic movement, thereby allowing the twin axles to hold and reel the fire hose and allowing the removal of fire hose easily from the winch by withdrawing one of the axles after reeling the fire hose. In addition, the device features the gearing kit for transmission of the hose through the change of number of gears of the gearing kit as a way to reel the hose with less effort than traditional manual reeling.

Abstract: An insulation rolling system for efficiently rolling hose insulation. The insulation rolling system includes a frame structure having a side aperture, an end receiver attached to an inner wall surface of the frame structure opposing the side aperture, a center member removably positioned within the side aperture and end receiver, a slot extending longitudinally from a first end of the center member, a handle member attached to a second end of the center member, and a guide shaft attached to an upper portion of the frame structure. An end of the hose insulation is positioned within the slot of the center member and the center member is rotated causing the hose insulation to flatten over the guide shaft prior to being wrapped about the center member.

Abstract: A kind of reeling device for fire hoses, including a winch, a gearing kit that controls the winch and an operating handle is disclosed. Said device is installed on a structural rack and characterized in which of the two protruding axles arranged on the winch, one is secured and turns along with the winch and the other is movably situated at the center of the winch and controlled by the handle for telescopic movement to and from the dial of the wrench, thereby allowing the twin axles to hold and reel the fire hose and allowing the removal of fire hose easily from the winch by withdrawing one of the axles after reeling the fire hose; in addition, said device features the gearing kit for transmission of the hose through the change of number of gears of the gearing kit as a way to reel the hose with less effort than the traditional manual reeling.

Abstract: A reeling device (10), has a support base (1), a support arm (2), and a shaft (9′) mounted on the support arm (2). One shaft end has a boss (9) and the other end has a revolving frame (7). Mounted to the device is a transit case (20), within which the used doctor blades (12) of a paper/cardboard machine are reeled on a roll. Raw material is supplied to a blade production plant, where the blades are produced, then transported to a paper/cardboard plant and stored in the plant prior to being mounted in connection with paper/cardboard machine rolls, where their condition is monitored during use. Used doctor blades are removed from the machine, packed in storable form with the reeling device, and are stored in the paper/cardboard plant. The packed used blades are transported away from the paper/cardboard plant and delivered into recycling, reuse or end use.

Abstract: A dual-mode hose roller including a crank and a mounting plate may be used to roll up collapsed hose into either a compact hose roll or an expanded hose coil. The crank and mounting plate are arranged to facilitate transmission of torque from the crank to the desired type of hose winding. When a compact hose roll is desired, torque is transmitted directly to the hose. When an expanded hose coil is desired, torque is transmitted to the hose through the mounting plate and several extension arms. The extension arms are sized so that the hose roller forms an expanded hose coil having a suitable diameter for structural fire hose. The mounting plate is rotatably mounted on a fixed support through a bearing and, optionally, a ratchet mechanism. Using the hose roller, preparation is made for fighting a structural fire arranging a section of collapsed hose into a hose bundle. A section of hose is rolled up into an expanded hose coil and arranged into a number of hose loops to form a hose bundle.

Abstract: A roller assembly for pre-tensioning elastic band material that is subsequently wrapped around the knees of a power lifter to provide support and reduce the risk of injury.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser and folder system has a frame subassembly having front and rear parallel panels, an upper feeder roller and a lower feeder roller. Each panel has a large aperture and a paper roll holder aperture and a lower roller aperture and an upper roller slot. A paper rotation subassembly has a cylindrical housing with a cutting edge and a guide, and roller arm and a backplate. A pulley subassembly has a rotator bolt with two threaded ends and a bushing and threaded nuts and larger and smaller pulleys each with a central hole, and a belt between the pulleys.

Abstract: A self-applicator for bandages includes a tubular body with two widened areas. One widened area has a greater length than the other widened area. At the one widened area, two internal and opposite semi-bushings are dovetailed to form a handle. At the other end of the tubular body, internal ribs provided in an axial direction are coupled to end ribs of a tubular part over which a bandage is wound. The bandage tension is adjusted at any time by pressing a finger over the other widened area of the tubular body.

Abstract: A strap winding device for quickly and effectively winding the strap about the spindle. The strap winding device includes a bracket member having a main wall and end walls being spaced apart and extending outwardly of the main wall; and also includes a spindle being rotatably mounted to the bracket member and being adapted to carry a strap; and further includes a knob member being attached to the spindle and having a plurality holes extending therethrough; and also includes a crank assembly being removably connected to the knob member for turning the spindle to roll up and unroll the strap.

Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating scrolling of a scrollable document on and off at least one roller fixed to a respective edge of the document, comprising a pair of tracks each for supporting a respective end of each roller, and for each roller, a corresponding pair of sliders at least one pair of which is adapted for sliding movement along a respective one of the tracks and each being adapted for rotatably supporting a corresponding end of the roller.

Abstract: A dual-mode hose roller including a crank and a mounting plate may be used to roll up collapsed hose into either a compact hose roll or an expanded hose coil. The crank and mounting plate are arranged to facilitate transmission of torque from the crank to the desired type of hose winding. When a compact hose roll is desired, torque is transmitted directly to the hose. When an expanded hose coil is desired, torque is transmitted to the hose through the mounting plate and several extension arms. The extension arms are sized so that the hose roller forms an expanded hose coil having a suitable diameter for structural fire hose. The mounting plate is rotatably mounted on a fixed support through a bearing and, optionally, a ratchet mechanism. Using the hose roller, preparation is made for fighting a structural fire arranging a section of collapsed hose into a hose bundle. A section of hose is rolled up into an expanded hose coil and arranged into a number of hose loops to form a hose bundle.

Abstract: The sealing strip separation film retriever has a tubular spindle with first and second ends and an inside diameter. A plurality of slots in the spindle extend from the second end toward the first end and form fingers. A first end plate is secured to the first end of the spindle. A hand crank is secured to the first end plate. A shaft carries a second end plate and a spindle support block. The spindle support block is telescopically received in the spindle and supports the fingers. A support handle, with a joint, is journaled on the hand crank and on the shaft.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser and folder system has a frame subassembly having front and rear parallel panels, an upper feeder roller and a lower feeder roller. Each panel has a large aperture and a paper roll holder aperture and a lower roller aperture and an upper roller slot. A paper rotation subassembly has a cylindrical housing with a cutting edge and a guide, and roller arm and a backplate. A pulley subassembly has a rotator bolt with two threaded ends and a bushing and threaded nuts and larger and smaller pulleys each with a central hole, and a belt between the pulleys.