Abstract: A device particularly adapted for the painting of flagpoles including a sponge brush circumferentially disposed about a flagpole to be painted; elevation means for the selectable advancement of said sponge brush up and down the pole to be painted; and paint containing means abuttingly disposed to said sponge brush, said container means serving to hold a supply of paint, said container means including a multiplicity of holes through which the paint may flow into said sponge brush; and tension means whereby the pressure of said sponge brush against the pole may be selectably controlled.

Abstract: A hydrophilic polyurethane foam for use in a catamenial device such as a tampon is disclosed which can be compressed to less than about 50 percent of its original dry volume, stored in such condition for an extended period of time, and later rapidly re-expanded to at least its dry volume. Prior to compression, the foam is impregnated with a solid inorganic release agent, which is located within the cells of the foam and maintains the separation of the cell walls. Adherence of contiguous cell walls is prevented and the rapid re-expansion of the foam upon contact with moisture or water is thereby facilitated.

Abstract: The present novel inventive method of grinding the raking surfaces of a blade of a circular saw includes the steps of positioning a rotating frustoconical grinding element in two-directional movable relationship to a fixed plane of reference such as a work bench; positioning the major plane of the circular saw in a position which will permit a tangential approach of the frustoconical grinding element to the raking surfaces of the blade; moving the grinding element into abutment with the raking surface of one tooth of the circular saw; pressing the outer surface of said rotating grinding element against said raking surface; utilizing manual pressure in order to obtain a concave surface having a progression of change of radius in which the tangent angle of said change of radius is between two and ten degrees and abrading said raking surface so as to form a concave configuration therein having a graduated depth terminating at a maximum of 1/32 of an inch measured in relation to lateral, radially directed leading

Abstract: A portable imprinter for transferring indicia from a printing plate to a document comprising a generally rectangular base adapted to support the document in printing disposition over the plate, a frame mounted on the base, a pair of longitudinally extended slots located on opposite sides of the base at its junction with the frame for insertion of the printing plate and the document, and an imprinting roller assembly comprising a generally rectangular reciprocable carriage movably mounted within said frame, a printing roller supported within a U-shaped bracket, said bracket pivotally retained within said carriage on the side thereof juxtaposed to said base, and a rectangular cover mounted on said carriage on the side thereof opposite said bracket, wherein said bracket is under spring bias, placing said roller in constant contact with said base. During the printing cycle, the bracket pivots into rigid abutment with the cover to provide printing tension to the roller.

Abstract: A catamenial device such as a tampon which comprises a segment of a rapidly reexpandable hydrophilic polymeric foam held in compression to less than 50 percent of its original dry volume and a constraining means holding said segment in compression which is adapted to provide lubrication for insertion of said segment into an animal's body cavity and to thereafter rapidly disintegrate, wherein said constraining means comprises a capsule possessing a plurality of perforations distributed about its surface to hasten disintegration. The devices of the present invention may be stored over an extended period of time without the difficulty of premature escape of the segment from the capsule.

Abstract: A catamenial device such as a tampon which comprises a segment of a rapidly re-expandable hydrophilic polymeric foam held in compression to less than 50 percent of its original dry volume and a constraining means holding said segment in compression which is adapted to provide lubrication for insertion of said segment into an animal's body cavity and to thereafter rapidly disintegrate, wherein said constraining means comprises a capsule prepared from a water-soluble alkylene oxide polymer such as poly (ethylene oxide). The devices of the present invention exhibit surprising lubricity and shelf-life, and are economically prepared.

Abstract: An animal collar having pre-formed compartments for securing therein tablets of vaporizable active substances, such as insecticides, deodorants, pesticides, germicides and the like. The design of the collar is such that the vapors therefrom are directed away from the fur of the animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus adapted for a special whip cream dispensing function, characterized by a combination of types of fluid flow channels including, as the central portion thereof, two concentric annuli which enable the apparatus to produce the present multi-flavor characteristic.

Abstract: The following disclosure relates to a device for the securement of a sighting instrument within the bore of a shotgun in which the present device comprises: a main shaft; means for a spring-biased reciprocal movement which is axially secured about said shaft; a muzzle stopper having a partially cone-like contour including a circumferentially formed finger-grip therein, the stopper being axially secured about said spring-biased means such as to create a potential for hypodermic-like reciprocating movement of the stopper with respect to the main shaft; an end cone disposed at the end of the shaft opposite to that end proximate to the finger grip of the muzzle stopper; and three resilient ball-bearing rods, each having bearings at the same one end thereof, each of said rods situated about said shaft at 120.degree.

Abstract: A carrying and insulating enclosure for a pizza container is provided which includes a square base having, on the interior surface thereof, a plurality of depressions intended for the collection of condensed moisture emanating from foods within the container. The lid of the present enclosure contains a vapor venting system, including a closure capability which may be shifted between a closed vent condition for purposes of maximum heat retention and an open vent condition for purposes of vapor discharge and, thus, added crispiness of the food within the container.

Abstract: A manually operable gripping apparatus comprising a portable tool having first and second lever devices pivotally interconnected intermediate therein so as to provide a pair of opposed jaws moveable relative to each other to grip a work piece and a pair of opposed handles moveable relatively to each other to actuate the jaws, a stand for the tool, and coupling means detachably connected to the first lever device of the portable tool to the stand so that the tool forms with the stand, a stationary apparatus operable by movement of the handle of the second lever device of the tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for retrieving waste deposits and, more particularly, animal excrement and the like. The device includes an outer tubular shaft having a handle portion formed in the shape of the handle of a walking cane. An inner shaft is concentrically disposed within said outer shaft and is moveable longitudinally with respect thereto. Such longitudinal movement of the inner shaft causes a tension spring to bear against a normally-open hinge which, in the absence of circumferential force thereabout, will exhibit its normally-open position. Longitudinal movement of the inner shaft away from the handle will cause said tension spring to bear against the hinge thus permitting said hinge to open selectably as may be desired. After opening, a throwaway box is attached to the fingers of the hinge and, through an upper movement of the inner shaft, the retrieval of an animal deposit is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention constitutes a self-styling mirror including four planer surfaces connected along adjacent edges thereof. The two outer surfaces are angularly moveable with respect to the two inner surfaces. The self-styling mirror is secured upon a vertical pole and is vertically moveable up and down the pole. Further, the entire four-mirror system is universally moveable about a universal joint which depends transversely from said vertical member.

Abstract: A display package for a longitudinally extended product such as a flashlight and the like, comprising a rectangular base possessing an opening therein, said opening conforming in outline to the longitudinal configuration of said product, a collar integral with said base which completely surrounds at least a portion of the lateral perimeter of said product, and an anchor member integral with said base and located at one or more ends of said opening to secure said product in position within said package. The invention includes a package blank of unitary construction which may be assembled to form said package containing said product in a specially configured die, as well as a particular die useful therewith. The package of the present invention is inexpensively manufactured and is of durable construction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shelf-support system comprising a plurality of bracket units, each integrally connected by corresponding plurality of crease-breakable, bracket-defining, parallel lines, each of said brackets having a 90.degree. angulation adapted for the support of shelving, cabinets, and other structures having horizontal surfaces.