Abstract: This invention relates to a dispenser for toilet paper and consists of a tube adapted to hold a stack of rolls, the tube being open at its upper end for loading and closed at its lower end by an end wall. A discharge opening is formed in the tube just above the end wall, A movable plate is supported by the end wall for pushing a roll through the discharge opening, the plate being spring biased. A slot is formed in the end wall, the plate having an arm depending therefrom, the arm extending through said slot to the exterior.
Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly consisting of an endless belt positioned beneath a windshield, the belt extending substantially the length of the windshield and supported by a slotted sleeve. A wiper mounting is attached to the belt on its innerside, the belt when fully extended defining an inner space large enough to accommodate the mounting. And a drive for continuously rotating the belt to cause a blade held by the mounting to rapidly move back and forth across the entire windshield.
Abstract: An extension for a basket, the extension being formed from a sheet of pliant, self-supporting material, the sheet being bendable to the point where its opposite edges meet, cooperating means at the edges for holding the bent structure together, the structure having pockets formed therein to hold objects, one end of the structure being insertable in a basket, the other end extending upwardly therefrom.
Abstract: A towel warming cabinet having a large central chamber in communication with the exterior when the door is opened, the marginal portion of the cabinet being closed off from the exterior when the cabinet is mounted to provide stowage space for components, a plurality of spaced towel racks extending into the central chamber from the rear wall thereof, heating elements disposed on either side of the central chamber within the stowage space, a perforated screen shielding the central chamber from the heating elements, circuitry disposed in the stowage space for electrically connecting the components to a power source.
Abstract: An omelet pan consisting of a pan having a handle, a spatula for the pan, the spatula normally resting in the pan and having a handle, the handle of the spatula being rotatably affixed to the handle of the pan so the spatula can be rotated with respect to the pan.
Abstract: An assemblage of interconnected mobile homes mounted one above the other consisting of a supporting framework for the assemblage, the framework including oppositely disposed pairs of tracks, each home being provided with oppositely disposed pairs of runners, the runners being adapted to mate with the tracks and slide therein to move the home into final position and be securely clamped thereby.
Abstract: A safety switch assemblage consisting of a switch housed within a protective casing and having a manually operated control at one end and terminals extending from the other end, the switch carrying a circuit which by-passes the switching circuitry and presents terminals which extend outwardly from the side of the switch, a socket for the switch, the socket having terminals at its base for internal connection with the switch terminals and external connection with a component, the socket having terminals in its side wall in electrical connection with its other terminals so that when the switch is partially withdrawn from the socket primary electrical connection is broken and secondary electrical connection may be optionally established by the union of by-pass terminals with the terminals in the side wall of the socket.
Abstract: An inflatable umbrella consisting of canopy and handle which may be folded and conveniently carried about on the person and which has in its handle a compartment for a cartridge which can emit a pressurized gas for inflating the umbrella and has air passages formed in the canopy extending both circularly and radially with respect to the canopy, the air passages intersecting at a plurality of points.
Abstract: A door check consisting of a base plate having a check plate pivotally attached thereto so as to be pivotable upwardly therefrom to abut and check a swinging door, the base plate and the check plate being substantially the same shape and size, the base plate being adapted to be immovably affixed to flooring within proximity of the door, the assemblage permitting of flush mounting within a recess formed in the floor.
Abstract: A glove having an elastic sleeve mounted on its upper side, the sleeve for holding a flashlight, the flashlight including a flexible mounting clip, the sleeve having a panel in its wall to support the mounting clip.
Abstract: A strong box which is locked by rotating a threaded arm into a thread engaging member within the box, the threading being permitted only when a locking mechanism, from which the threaded arm depends, is released by a key which has access to the locking mechanism from outside the box.
Abstract: An interchangably headed tool including an elongated handle having at one end thereof a longitudinal passage formed therein, a head for said handle, said head having a shank extending therefrom, said shank extending into the passage, a portion of the wall forming the longitudinal passage including a removable clamping plate adapted to abut the shank and clamp the head firmly in place.
Abstract: A flashlight screwdriver combination, the screwdriver being carried by a holder of the approximate size and shape of the flashlight it is to contain, the holder being of flexible construction and having a flashlight access permitting the flashlight to be squeezed into the holder, the holder carrying an axially mounted clamp at its front end, the clamp for holding a screw driver.
Abstract: In a body building apparatus wherein the user is positioned on a cable connected inclinable bench which he moves against his weight by stressing the cables, a back rest for the bench permitting the user to assume a rowing, cycling and other positions.
Abstract: A body building apparatus consisting of a pyramidal support having a rectangular frame pivotally mounted on its apex at a point substantially intermediate its ends to permit the frame to assume a variety of positions with respect to the horizontal and including a platform slidably mounted thereon to seat the user, grips on which the user may pull to move the platform against his own weight and the force of gravity and an adjustable spacer depending downwardly from the frame for fixing the incline of the frame with respect to the horizontal to vary the resistance of the platform to movement.