Abstract: A handle structure for a flexible fan includes two corresponding holding brackets and two corresponding handle members. The holding brackets are provided at their inner sides with a plurality of receiving means and stop means so as to firmly clamp a segment of a steel wire frame of the flexible fan between the receiving and the stop means. The handle members are separately pivotally connected at one end to two ends of the holding brackets and respectively define a space for receiving two sides of the twisted and folded flexible fan therein when the fan is not in use and the handle members are pushed apart to abut against the frame of the fan. The handle members are formed with curved recesses for a comfortable grip by a the user's fingers. When the handle members are pushed to abut one another and become perpendicular to the fan, the user may stably grip the handle members to wave the fan easily.

Abstract: A paddle for watercraft is provided which has an elongate shaft on which is provided a handle. A blade is in fixed relation with the paddle handle and defines blade edges and opposed blade sides. A lateral force transmitting steering rib projects from one of the blade side faces and is oriented in substantially normal relation therewith. The lateral force transmitting steering rib extends from the free terminal end of the paddle blade, opposite the connection of the handle with the blade and extends along the longitudinal axis of the blade a distance of from about one-third of the length of the blade to about one-half of the length of the blade. The lateral force transmitting steering rib may extend along the entire length of the paddle blade if desired.

Abstract: A whisk employs first and second members having the same shape and size. Each member is a flat, thin, somewhat flexible elongated element having a longitudinally extending centrally disposed axis of symmetry. The elements are connected together with coincident axes of symmetry. Each element has upper and lower opposite ends. The lower end of each element is flat, relatively long and disposed at right angles to the axes of symmetry to define a horizontal extension. The extensions of both elements intersect in a common horizontal plane disposed at right angles to the axes of symmetry. The upper ends are relatively short and extend longitudinally from a common position on each member which is located between its upper and lower ends. Each element has opposite sides of like convex curvature which extend outwardly and downwardly from opposite ends of each horizontal extension to said common position.

Abstract: A flat, thin, somewhat flexible elongated member has a longitudinally extending centrally disposed axis of symmetry and upper and lower opposite ends. The lower end is flat, relatively long and disposed at right angles to the axis of symmetry and defines a horizontal extension disposed in a horizontal plane at right angles to the axis of symmetry. The upper end is relatively short and extends longitudinally from a common position on the member which is located between the upper and lower ends. The member has opposite sides of like convex curvature which extend outwardly and downwardly from opposite ends of each horizontal extension to the common position.

Abstract: A whisk having axially elongated handle assembly and a plurality of resilient wire whisk elements mounted in fixed position on the handle assembly and defining a wire cage projecting axially outwardly from the handle assembly and having a conical outer end portion diverging from an apex at the outer end of the whisk and in the direction of the handle assembly.

Abstract: An adaptable whisk for smooth and pliable whipping, beating or mixing of ingredients, such as eggs, cream, sauce, etc., in containers with a variety of different shapes. The whisk includes a longitudinally extending handle (1) having two legs (4) at the lower end and a whipping member in the form of a helical spring (14). The ends of the helical spring (14) are threaded onto the legs (4), respectively, and safely secured on two fixation members (8) at a preselected distance from the end of the legs (4).

Abstract: A device for manually whisking liquids or semi-liquids consists of a rod, to the end of which are individually attached torroidal coils of stainless steel fixed to the rod by wire loops twisted to tightness. Annular grooves are formed in the rod to provide longitudinal abutments for the coils and the end of the rod may protrude beyond the coils and be domed to provide a bearing. The head of the device is immersed in the liquid to be treated and is spun by rolling the rod between the palms of the user's hands to rotate the device at high speed to agitate and froth the liquid.

Abstract: A more efficient paddle construction having a blade and a stem extending there from and wherein the blade has a rippled like surface which are latitudinally running wave like curled fins. This arrangement is such that there is a greater resistance to the flow of water up and around the blade when the paddle is being drawn in a scooping propelling stroke.

Abstract: A combined toy bat and windmill which has a toy windmill which is rotatably mounted in a transparent hollow bat through which a number of holes are formed, so that the toy windmill is rotated by means of air which flows through the holes when the hollow bat is swung.

Abstract: A whisk having a longitudinally extending handle with a front end. Several wire loops with open free ends extend from the front end of the handle and form a V-shape. Several rectilinear parts connect the open free ends of the V. The whisk is adapted to contact a large surface of the bottom of a flat-bottomed container and reach into the corners of the container.

Abstract: An oar includes a blade portion, a loom including a grip, and a connecting member for connecting the blade portion and the loom together. The blade portion includes a frame and two blades. The frame includes two parallel vertical plates, a front plate, a top plate, a bottom plate and an open rear side defined by the vertical plates, the top plate and the bottom plate. A rectangular slot is formed between each blade and the front plate. A protrusion is formed on a top edge and a bottom edge of each blade. The blades are pivotally restrained in the rectangular slots with the protrusions engaging with corresponding holes formed on the top plate and bottom plate of the frame.

Abstract: A low cost sprayer and method of using the sprayer is disclosed. The sprayer is formed with a length of flexible tubing having an inlet end and a tubing outlet end. A nozzle is secured to the outlet end of the hose in a manner to provide a predetermined flow pattern upon rotation of the tubing and nozzle. In use, the inlet end of the tubing is placed within an agricultural chemical containing tank and a predetermined length of the remainder of the tubing is rotated by a worker as he walks through the area to be sprayed. By varying the radius of the rotating portion of the tubing and by varying the type of spray nozzle employed, the swath width and the droplet size of liquid chemical application can be closely controlled. Granular agricultural chemicals can be applied by rotating a granular material nozzle about its axis while rotating the tubing in a vertical plane.

Abstract: On hot and humid days, an air deflecting device suitable for placement in an open passenger window of a vehicle such as a car, a train, a bus or the like, and immediately adjacent a selected area of the body such as the chest, neck, face or head of a passenger by such window, is movable within such window for deflecting an outside breeze in such a manner that the deflected breeze directly impacts and cools various such selected areas of the body of the passenger within such vehicle.

Abstract: A flat rigid rectangular plate has four corners bent down to form rigid V-shaped points to grip on an ice surface. The plate is larger than an adult hand and serves as a hand-held paddle in water. A longer spike or triangular point extends away from the plate at a right angle to the V-shaped points for gripping an ice surface through a snow cover. A handle extending from the top of the plate maybe equipped with a safety cord to loop over the wrist of the user. The handle may be permanently upright or foldable.

Abstract: A high-efficiency paddle construction having a blade and a stem extending therefrom, and wherein the blade has a pair of opposite, longitudinally extending edges, with flanges extending along the edges. The arrangement is such that there is provided resistance to flow past the side edges when the paddle is being used. There is thus realized improved efficiency, with a consequent reduction in the efford required by the user.

Abstract: An adjustable paddle (A) is disclosed which includes an adjustable joint (C) which allows for two handle sections (14, 16) to be fitted together in a desired axial and rotational positions to fix the length of paddle (A) and the relative blade angle settings of blades (18, 20). The adjustable joint includes three concentric shafts (22, 24, 28; and 62, 64, 66) to provide a more rigid joint which is generally wobble-free. Preferably, the concentric shafts are fixed together by a compression lock (30). The compression lock includes an annular compression member (32) and beveled edges (38, 58, 70) affixed on the first handle section and a complimentary beveled surface (34a) on compression nut (34). Tightening of the compression nut forces compression member (32) about the shaft of the second handle section to fit the handle sections together in the desired axial and rotational position. Additionally, a cam lock (26) may also be utilized to alternately lock the handle sections together.

Abstract: A propulsion device for small craft having a shaft, a flexible bag on the shaft at one end, the bag having a larger end which is open and a smaller end with a water flow opening, a cross member extending transversely of the shaft and across the larger bag end, and a spreader device to spread the bag.

Abstract: Equipment for towless skiing on water surface includes a pair of propulsion sticks having buoyant members at one end and handles at the other end. The buoyant members provide increased thrust against the hydrodynamic resistance of the water, and the shape of the buoyant members permits removal of the buoyant members from the water with little resistance. The equipment also includes a pair of skis comprised of foam material and provided with stabilizing shoulders on both sides of each ski for minimizing the effect of nose diving and rolling of the skis in the surf. The cross-sectional areas of the buoyant members and of the skis are such that maximum propulsion forces are provided. The skis are designed to endow the surf skier with a greater degree of freedom during surf skiing and to enable the skier to ski for longer distances on the water.

Abstract: A blade (9) for a paddle intended for paddling a canoe or corresponding water-craft, which paddle comprises a paddle shaft and a blade arranged on at least one end of the paddle shaft and intended to be inserted fully or partially into the water with the main-extension plane of the blade located substantially transversally to the longitudinal axis of the canoe or like watercraft during a so-called paddle stroke for forward propulsion of the canoe, where the one side (12") of the blade, which is intended to face forwards relative to the intended direction of travel, the front face (12") of the blade, is curved.

Abstract: A single water ski and propulsion pole combination makes use of a buoyant hull of sufficient width to accommodate both feet of the user. Two buoyant poles are included, each adapted to be grasped at one end. On the opposite end of each pole is a propulsion plate and beneath the propulsion plate is a rigid end section. The deck of the hull is equipped with holes, one on each side of the hull, into which the rigid end sections of the poles may be thrust to store the poles in a fixed upright position when not in use for propulsion, leaving the deck clear and available for the user.

Abstract: A double-bladed kayak paddle (A, B) is disclosed which includes first and second blade sections (10, 12) having a paddle blade (14, 18) carried on one end thereof, and jointed ends (16, 20) carried on opposing ends thereof. The jointed ends are fitted together to form a joint (C) which effectively prevents torque forces from being placed on a latch mechanism (D). The latch mechanism includes a latch button (24) carried within a hollow sleeve (22) which interfits within hollow portions of the first and second blade sections (10, 12). Latch openings (32, 34 and 60, 62) are circumferentially spaced around the first section (10) to provide a number of operational positions for different operational blade configurations. Various right and left hand control configurations are provided for the paddle, as well as feathered and nonfeathered configurations.

Abstract: A one-handed paddle having a blade portion, a hand-grip portion and an arm brace portion. The arm brace portion has a resilient member which releasably grips the forearm of a user to maintain the arm brace portion in contact with the forearm of the user during use of the paddle.

Abstract: A plastic paddle of unitary construction defining a hand grip with a wrist engageable portion at one end, and a blade portion at the opposite end, which blade has a tapered cross sectional shape with flanges defined along its marginal edges to achieve maximum strength from a minimum material, and the paddle material itself being formed of plastic to a uniform thickness for economy in manufacture.

Abstract: A paddle blade adapted to be mounted to a tubular handle for use as a kayak or canoe paddle. The paddle blade is replaceable and includes a blade body with an elongated recess having a cylindrical end cavity adapted to receive the handle. A tubular element is located within the recess and the space between the element and the recess is filled with reinforcement material. The blade is curved and the tubular element is bent to fit within the longitudinally angulated portions of the recess in the blade body. The bend in the element is located against the inner wall of the recess and the adjacent end of the handle so that operating forces upon the paddle blade are transmitted directly to the handle in these areas.

Abstract: A spatula is formed as a combination implement. Several mixing implements which are suitable for substances of varying consistency are placed on one and the same handle unit. There is preferably a knife-blade-type mixing implement at one end of the handle and a pronged, fork-type mixing implement at the other end.

Abstract: A paddle for manually propelling a canoe or the like. The paddle includes the usual grip member establishing the upper end thereof and the usual blade member establishing the lower end thereof. An intermediate member is included which interconnects the grip member and the blade member with the major axis of the grip member angularly aligned with the plane of the blade member. Certain elements of the intermediate member may be rotatably connected one to the other by a longitudinally extending pivot pin. Accordingly, relative rotational movement of these elements may be effective to vary the pitch of the blade member with respect to the grip member. Quick release locking structure may also be included for selectively locking the blade member to the grip member in any one of several discrete predetermined positions.