Abstract: A shower door caddy and garment hanger in combination in a U-shaped integral device having a pair of legs which can be fitted over top molding of a sliding shower door or the cylindrical rod for a shower curtain having shelf members slantedly positioned on one leg on the inside of the shower for receiving personal care tube products, and spaced hooks on the outside of the other leg on the shower for accommodating towels and articles of clothing.

Abstract: A fluid container with a removably attached dosage dispenser receptacle in which the container is provided with a pump for pumping up fluid to the receptacle in predetermined dosages. An opening in the receptacle is aligned with the pump outlet conduit so that fluid can be pumped directly through the outlet conduit to the receptacle in predetermined amounts, and the dispenser can be detached from the container for use when required.

Abstract: A hair curling iron in which at least the heating metal portion, such as the iron part, is covered with a resilient material whereby the hair ends are cushioned between the hair clamp and the rigid heating part to thus avoid, or reduce, the possibility of breaking the hair ends when curling the hair. The curling iron has a variety of shapes so that different curl configurations can be effected.

Abstract: An electrically-operated plaque-removing dental cleaning machine provided with an elongated rotating brush shaft having helical brush tufts strips thereon, and a partial shield spaced from the brush strips for collecting particles dislodged from the teeth when the brush strips engage and sweep the teeth and the inter-dental areas.

Abstract: A fertility indicator for storing a plurality of time measurements between consecutive menstrual periods by using a plurality of hours as a unit of count to optimize time measurements and output displays. The indicator uses a computer to analyze the menstrual cycles variables, by applying the Ogino's method and in combination with ovulation cycle variables, to project the fertile status for the present cycle, and by treating all of the stored cycles as the length of the present cycle, the fertile extensions are a true representation of user's cycle history in an ever renewing state as new data erases the oldest stored data. Arrangements are provided for data input protection and data retention.

Abstract: A hair curler having a spool portion that is flexible and an attached cover of relatively rigid material adapted to be slid from an open to closed position and vice versa, over said spool portion after hair is wound thereon. A further hair curler has a flexible spool portion with a base flange at one end and a cup-like flange at the other end, said cup-like flange having a rigid rim which can be pushed over said base flange after hair is wound on said spool.

Abstract: A collapsible dispensing container provided with a conical-shaped head portion having a central opening and a multilaminate tubular body. One end of the tubular body is folded over and defines an annular space between the folded over part and the upstanding wall part of the tubular body. A disc-like barrier member is provided with a peripheral flange that is located in the annular space and heat sealed to adjacent parts of the tubular body. The tubular bodies are formed with a slight taper for nesting, resulting in ease of handling and shipping.

Abstract: A knock-down table packaged in a flat carton and having a flat base member and table top. The base member is assembled by folding in the form of a tube having flaps and locking tabs for closing the bottom of the tube, and at the same time maintaining the tubular member in its assembled condition. The table top is provided with locking tabs on the bottom surface area which are inserted into slots adjacent to the top of the tubular member to form a set-up table.

Abstract: A hair curler roller having a flexible exterior outer sleeve and a rigid center core, and a strap for holding hair ends on the outer sleeve. The strap may be retractable into the interior of the rigid center core when not in use. A compact low profile holder or case is provided for the hair curler rollers.

Abstract: An electric insect trapping device having a vacuum pump in a hollow body and a removable nozzle, and an insect receiving cage, or container, for trapped insects. The nozzle, when attached to the hollow body, has a rearwardly extending part that penetrates through a self-closing opening in the cage. When the nozzle is detached from the hollow body the opening in the cage automatically closes, thus preventing the contents thereof from escaping.

Abstract: A dowel fastening device having a plurality of pivoting conical members having saw-tooth gripping surfaces for insertion in aligned drilled holes of adjacent elements, such as furniture parts, or in heavy duty applications such as with support members for continuous pipe installations.

Abstract: A hand-held vibratory device for releasing bubbles of air which remain in the heart muscles after open heart surgery and which are normally difficult to release due to surface tension. The vibratory device includes a power source and a replaceable heart cradle support member having a soft and pliable heart engaging element.

Abstract: An indirect heating apparatus placement under floor or wall surfaces in which the heat is generated in one direction into the room to be heated and includes simplified insulation elements having clamping type connections which are removably attached to the heating coils, and can be adapted for unlimited varieties of room shapes and sizes. The heating coil is surrounded by high insulating material except for the surface facing the room to be heated. Consequently, indirect radiant heat can be projected in essentially one direction.

Abstract: A compact bench or other support structure assembled from a small number of interconnected parts and having a multiplicity of load bearing surfaces resulting in the maintenance of the structural rigidity of the assembled structure even when supporting weighty loads.

Abstract: A combined air gap and dispensing device is adapted to be mounted on a sink, and comprises an internal air gap between inlet and outlet waste tubes. A liquid carrying pipe, such as a hot water pipe, also extends through the device to a faucet for being dispensed. A pair of fiber optic cables have exposed ends at the upper end of the device, and are coupled to a control system for valving liquid to the dispensing pipe. The control circuit may include a light source directed to one of the fiber optic cables, a photo sensor connected to the fiber optic cable to receive reflected light, and amplifying and demodulating circuitry, as well as a logic circuit responsive to determined conditions at the upper ends of the fiber optic cables for controlling the flow of liquid to the dispensing pipe. A pneumatic tube and pneumatic actuator may be provided instead of the optic cables and associated optic devices.

Abstract: A portable hose reel for a central vacuum cleaning system with a pair of spaced discs connected by an axle for winding the hose thereon. One of the discs is provided with a hole which accommodates a rigid connector for the hose. The connector additionally functions as a crank handle. The reel has a stand which can be used as a carrying handle and as a hanger element for the hose reel.

Abstract: A vertical storage and retrieval system has a light bar at the operator's station that visually indicates selected bins on a conveyor shelf. The light bar comprises an elongated rectangular tubing flush with the work surface. Several identical electric modules are connected end-to-end and inserted into the tubing. Each module has an array of parallel circuits, each containing a light emitting diode, connected to an electric source. Through circuits connect the terminal circuit of each array of parallel circuits to an electrical sink. A branch circuit of each parallel circuit connects with the corresponding parallel circuit on the adjacent module. The circuit are arraged such that the end module remote from the electric source and sink may be severed and a portion of the module discarded without affecting the operation of the light bar.

Abstract: An anti-tip anchor bracket for a major home appliance, such as an electric or gas range with a front opening oven. The bracket is mounted on the floor and is provided with opposite side flanges to which the levelling feet of the appliance are slid under, thus preventing the appliance from tipping when an open oven door extending horizontal to the floor is stepped on or has excessive weight placed upon it. The bracket is also provided with a front flange which prevents the appliance from being inserted within the mounting bracket in an incorrect manner.

Abstract: A wire molded into the wall of a vacuum cleaner hose and having electrical conductivity through the vacuum cleaning system by metal to metal conduct and additionally being provided with a grounding cable connected to an external ground bar for dissipating any electrostatic charges built up in the vacuum cleaning system. The vacuum cleaning tools used with the system are at least partially fabricated of static discharging materials in order to further prevent static build-up in the vacuum cleaning system.

Abstract: An automatic floor scrubbing machine provided with a mopping device in the form of a trailing squeegee having a pivotable squeegee bar with adjustable wheels. The adjustable wheels a spring biased toward the floor and are maintained at a certain level above the floor by means of a spring. The trailing squeegee is constrained to follow the movement of the scrubbing machine when it turns without drifting sideways.