Abstract: A hand-held rain towel suitable for cleaning and drying golf clubs and other implements in wet weather. A towel folded in an elongate configuration and provided with a pliable rainproof cover defines a pocket open on one side and at the bottom, which receives an object such as a golf-club handle, wipes water droplets off the object, and then absorbs residual moisture from the handle in the folds of the towel.

Abstract: An improved carding process utilizing a brush attached to a cylinder carding machine for inhibiting the buildup of napped fibers. Mounted just downstream of the transfer region where carding takes place, the brush is stationary with respect to the revolving cylinders. The brush is disposed across the face of the carding drum with the nylon bristles of the brush engaged in the card-cloth wires of the drum. The bristles continuously brush, straighten and force napped fibers down into the wires of the carding cylinder, which results in a thicker, heavier web of carded fibers and virtually eliminates buildup of fluffy fibers on the carding drum as well as the input drum.

Abstract: A wire rack holding up to eight twelve-pound spools of wire and provided with handles on outboard ends of the rack for carrying the loaded rack by hand to and from a work site. The rack is constructed from metal rod stock and is conveniently stored out of the way on a wall or on a bulkhead in a work vehicle.

Abstract: A light weight and easily stored sling for holding and carrying a pair of boots, particularly ski boots, in side-by-side relation. A large, closed-loop strap, preferably of nylon webbing, surrounds the boots laterally, the upper part of the loop forming a carrying strap. A second, smaller, open-loop strap transverse the first strap and affixed to it on the sides receives the boot tops, loops around and encloses them by means of a fastener, and holds the boots in the sling. The sling is readily carried by hand or over the shoulder, and its configuration prevents heavy boots from separating, rotating or flailing about when jostled.

Abstract: A method of growing nursery stock in-field, in reusable, permanently buried containers, combining the advantages of both container and in-field planting techniques. Apparatus for practice of the method includes an in-ground container with root-escapement apertures, and a harvesting tool conforming to the shape of the container which coacts with the container to facilitate removal of a plant and its root ball from the container, while leaving the container buried in the ground.

Abstract: An improved, light-weight squeegee suitable for use in and around the home for cleaning and drying shower and tub enclosures, windows, and spa decks, or autos and boat decks. The squeegee is constructed without metal parts that could scratch glass, ceramic and painted surfaces or that could corrode and stain such surfaces. A cylindrical handle holds dual S-shaped blades, which extend along the handle and beyond one end of the handle to facilitate cleaning in tight spaces. The unitary blades are coextruded from thermoplastics having different hardnesses, the roots of the blades held in the slotted handle being stiff, while the extended portions of the blades used for wiping surfaces are relatively flexible. The compact size and the integral handle parallel with the blades allows the user to maneuver the squeegee efficiently in the narrow confines of glass enclosures.

Abstract: Vertically oblong fabrics panels displaying promotional graphics mounted pivotally on a frame enabling the panels to rotate as wind vanes kinetically displaying the graphics. The apparatus, which displays graphics like a banner but emulates the kinetic properties of a flag, is termed a Flanner.

Abstract: An earring rack adapted for mounting on a wall or door and comprising a framework of vertical members and horizontal cross members. The cross members are provided with slots and apertures for hanging and displaying earrings. In one embodiment of an improved slotted aperture a hole defined in the cross member near its lower edge is intersected by a downwardly extending slot which allows ingress to and egress from the hole. The intersecting hole and slot define a hook-like element in the body of the cross member in which an earring can be conveniently hung.