Abstract: A mechanical interval timer and method of manufacturing same including an adjustable bearing permitting adjustment of the space between the escape wheel and the escape lever disc to obtain an accurate timing rate through precalibration of one sample made from a selected group of parts for the timer.

Abstract: A one piece plastic molded protective cover for a toothbrush having an elongated cavity formed by converging sidewalls interconnected along spaced parallel edges and having laterally displaced openings at opposite ends to permit storage of a toothbrush head within the cavity and air circulation therethrough.

Abstract: A bath scale of the type having a platform supported by force gathering levers carried by a base pan is made of reduced height through the use of a compression load spring and a molded plastic support which mounts the indicator dial, the calibration mechanism and the linkage which interconnects the load spring and the pinion for the indicator dial.

Abstract: An electrically operated portable can opener being adjustable in height to enable opening various size cans, the can opener having a primary housing which is partially received within a secondary base housing with a rotary cam serving to control the raising and lowering of the primary housing with respect to the base housing.

Abstract: An electric oven utilizing the recirculation of heated air at high velocity to cook food by impinging jets of such air directly against the food in an oven enclosure of low thermal mass which is divided into a cooking space which separates upper and lower plenums from which air is discharged through nozzle openings in perforated air distribution plates. The oven is provided with air ducts, parts of which are readily disassemblable for cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A combination electric coffee maker and water heater including reservoir means for electrically heating a volume of water to be used for brewing coffee or for making an "instant beverage" using powdered material. The reservoir means having a dispensing valve adapted to provide, selectively, either a rapid rate of flow for producing instant beverages or a slow rate of flow for brewing coffee.

Abstract: A combined washer and collar for supporting a motor with respect to a housing, the housing having downwardly extending shouldered bosses which receive the washer and collar units which have tabs to facilitate preassembly to a motor frame.

Abstract: A chest high balance beam scale including balance indication means on the head of the scale which is observable from above to allow the user to determine when the beam of the scale is in balance. The head portion of the scale is fabricated of molded plastic with the balance beam being a rectangular frame which forms part of an enclosure for the balance weights and balance indicator.

Abstract: A light-weight, primarily plastic, steam pressing iron, which may be assembled without the use of tools and a multiplicity of fasteners, includes a ported aluminum soleplate having a steam generating area and a thermostat, with a rotatable control, a plastic skirt which is snap-fitted onto the soleplate, a plastic housing/handle having a dove-tail connection to the skirt and including a snap-assembled saddle assembly, and a pivotable cord boot retained on the housing/handle by an end cap which is secured thereto by a single threaded fastener. A steam control is operated by a rocker mechanism on the saddle assembly and the rotatable thermostat control is operated by a heat control button which is linearly movable on the saddle assembly. A reservoir in the housing/handle may be provided with either a spray or a non-spray vent cap.

Abstract: An automatic electric coffeemaker having a housing including a molded housing member which includes an integral reservoir and passageway conducting the heated water to the water dispensing portion of the housing. The housing is adapted to support an assembly including a carafe, a coffee basket and spreader plate below a hot water dispensing head. The housing has a flexible skirt which surrounds the water dispensing head and engages the spreader plate to enclose vapors generated in the coffeemaker and a passageway is provided in the molded member to carry the vapors from within the skirt to the portion of the housing above the reservoir.

Abstract: An electric heating element assembly for a bread toaster having a resistance element disposed in a tortuous configuration on a plate of insulating material and having a heat conducting, electrically insulating sheet secured in parallel relation to said plate to sandwich said element against said plate. The heating element being mounted in a toaster in closer proximity to the bread slice position than the elements of a conventional toaster.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupling for a high-speed appliance such as a juice extractor wherein the driven member, such as a juicer filter basket, is both positively connected for rotation and axially latched to a drive assembly very simply and without any mechanical adjustment.