Abstract: A sewing machine includes a pair of rods slidably disposed in the base, the rods are parallel with each other, an accessory box having two or more protrusions extended downward for fixing to the rods such that the accessory box moves in concert with the rods, the accessory box is movable inward and outward of the base in order for accommodating accessories of the sewing machine.

Abstract: A cordless electrical tool has a housing forming a pair of battery mounts, an electrical motor in the housing, respective batteries removably carried in the mounts, and circuitry connecting the batteries in series with each other and across the motor. A cutoff switch is connected in series between the batteries and the motor and can open to electrically disconnect the motor from the batteries. Respective control circuits detect the charge levels of the batteries and open the cutoff switch when the respective charge level drops below a predetermined threshold. Respective light-emitting diodes are provided to indicate which of the batteries is below its permissible charge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a glove holder comprising a unitary member having a first portion configured to receive a rubber glove thereover and a second portion configured to engage a wire dish drainer selectively in either an upright, glove drying position or an inconspicuous folded down position.

Abstract: A typical embodiment of the invention produces helically wound tubes from strips of thin plate in which adjacent edges are provided with interlocking ribs that are folded over to form a compressed bead. A further rib is formed at the bead, the bead providing one of the sides of the new-formed rib.