Abstract: A pocket dispenser of facial tissues comprising a container which is readily openable for replenishing the supply of facial tissues therewithin and having an opening adjacent to which one end of a layer of separate facial tissues is disposed for ready withdrawal of separate tissues through the opening, the layer of separate tissues being consecutively oppositely folded longitudinally at least twice, one of the reverse folds being disposed adjacent the bottom of the container and the tissue disposed most closely to the opening being the inside tissue within the latter fold whereby same may be readily removed from the layer. Expandable positioning panels are disposed within the folds for aiding in maintaining the layer of tissues in position and properly oriented.

Abstract: A recharging mount for cordless rechargeable electric razors which plugs directly into an electric power receptacle and provides a stand in which the electric razor can be stored and recharged. The recharging mount has a pair of opposite facing storage cavities, each of which is capable of receiving and supporting the razor for recharging, and each of which has an electrical terminal which is connected to an external connector plug for providing recharging power to the electric razor when the razor is seated therewithin. The opposite facing storage cavities of the recharging mount enable the mount to be utilized with electric power receptacles which have a normal or an inverted orientation.

Abstract: An attachment for a vacuum system which is utilized for cleaning the eave troughs of a building from ground level. The attachment is an arcuately-shaped at least semi-rigid tubular member which connects to an elongated at least semi-rigid extension tube of a vacuum system. The curvature and dimensions of the arcuate attachment allows the operator of the vacuum system to raise the arcuate attachment up to the eave trough and insert the free end thereof into the trough for purposes of cleaning the same. A mirror is mounted on the intrados surface of the arcuate attachment, which allows the operator standing on the ground to view the inner bottom surface of the trough which is being cleaned. The operator of the cleaning system can move the attachment through the length of the eave trough and suck all of the debris therefrom, while watching to ensure that no debris is left behind. The free end of the attachment tapers to a smaller diameter to facilitate mounting of other attachments thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending and rotating a boat about its longitudinal axis in either direction, including a pair of movable and adjustable support frames having connecting arms which are designed to rotatably engage the support eyes (also known as ski tow eyes, wench eyes or mooring eyes) on the rear and front ends of the boat. The rear support frame includes a rotatable shaft upon which the rear end connecting arms are rigidly mounted so as to be capable of rotating the boat about its longitudinal axis. The rear support frame also includes a base frame with a pair of extensible legs which are adjustable to support and balance varying sizes of boats. Each support frame includes a hoist for causing vertical movement of the connecting arms which support the boat. The front end support frame is constructed so as to define a passageway therethrough to facilitate removal of the boat trailer upon which the boat rests, once the boat is hoisted therefrom.

Abstract: A concealable anchor which can be buried or cemented in the ground such that the top end thereof is flush with ground level, wherein the anchor has an elongated tubular pipe which is open on both its top and bottom ends, and an attachment chain fixedly connected at one end to the exterior surface of the bottom end portion of the tubular pipe. The chain extends through the opening in the bottom end of the tubular pipe into the inner confines thereof. The other end of the chain is connected to a removable end cap which seats upon and covers the open top end of the tubular pipe. The attachment chain is of sufficient length such that it may be pulled outwardly from within the pipe through the open top end thereof for attachment of an object thereto, when desired. The attachment chain is constructed such that it may also retract into smaller compass for storage within the tubular pipe when the anchor is not in use.

Abstract: An elastomeric combined seal and spring formed of uniformly resilient flowable rubber-like material and comprised of a one-piece annular body of uniform cross-sectional configuration throughout, which is of generally right angled polygonal shape and having a pair of opposed concave working surfaces spaced a distance only 60%-70% of its maximum radial dimension, measured at its corners, and its convex corners having a convexity of only 14%-16% of said maximum radial dimensions, the concavity of said surfaces being 17%-30% of said maximum radial dimensions, thereby providing an elastic seal which will function as a forgiving spring in support of a self-adjusting, self-lubricating split-ring annular bearing and thereby perfect a lasting seal against an annular surface while the latter is moving relative thereto at high speeds for prolonged periods.

Abstract: A disposable permanent wave rod which is comprised of an imperforate generally cylindrically-shaped member formed of a readily wettable rigid polymeric material, wherein, due to the inherent properties of wettable polymers, greater adherence is found to exist between the wettable permanent wave rod and the wetted hair and end paper which is wrapped theraround, thereby preventing slippage of the end paper from around the permanent wave rod. Such rods may be secured to a person's head by connecting each rod to an adjacent rod through the use of rubber bands or an elongated flexible but rigid thin strip of material, which may be tacked or adhesively secured to each adjacent rod.

Abstract: Non-releasable, molded, large-diameter, corrugated plastic pipe having a wall structure made of high density polyethylene, PVC or polypropylene of sufficient thickness so as to be rigid but elastic and therefore relatively inflexible and having an integral automatically locking female coupling at one end and a cooperative male coupling at its opposite end, with access to its latching members at its exterior, and a method of manufacturing multiples thereof by a continuous molding process. The pipe has a corrugated wall structure. Only minor auxiliary cutting operations are required to separate portions thereof into individual plastic pipe sections, each having the automatic-locking coupling at one of its ends and a male portion at its other end. The coupling is supported on the corrugated pipe by a frusto-conically shaped collar which functions as a guide for proper alignment as two sections of such pipe are united into latched relation.

Abstract: A ceiling runner is disclosed that includes a ceiling portion and a depending portion formed in a U-shaped cross section with a pair of upstanding leg elements interconnected with a web portion and on the opposite end of the leg portion, edge portions extending away from each other an amount equal to the width of a margin on each side of the runner. Another version of the runner has the edge portions tipped over so that they cap the upper end of the vertical wallboard panels and provide a finishing touch around the periphery of the room. A plurality of cut-out portions are formed in the web portion with 8" centers for use in 16" or 24" spacing of studs and to accommodate unevenly cut studs that extend upwardly through the cut-out portions.

Abstract: A sealing ring made of an elastomeric readily flowable incompressible material utilized for perfecting a seal between the interior surface of a coupling sleeve and the crest of a rib of a section of corrugated plastic pipe, the sealing ring having a generally flat annular body which in its free form has its major cross-sectional series of axially extending ribs, one of which is located on the inner diametrical surface of the ring for securing the ring within the valley between adjacent ribs on the corrugated pipe, a second rib located on the outer circumferential surface of the ring for primarily sealing between the coupling sleeve and the proximal area of the crest of a rib of the corrugated pipe against infiltration of external fluids and solids, and an intermediate rib for primarily sealing between the coupling sleeve and the distal area of the crest of a rib of the corrugated pipe against the escape of fluids and solids flowing therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the length of an open or closed-end pipe by measuring the propagation delay of a sound pulse transmitted down the pipe bore. The apparatus includes an acoustic transducer, an acoustic detector and associated circuitry for computing the time required for an acoustic pulse to travel and return the length of a pipe. Electronic circuitry, including a microprocessor, is employed to provide the apparatus with an automatic gain adjustment feature. The gain circuitry increases the amplification until a return pulse of desired amplitude is obtained. The gain is time varying to make the last-to-return signals strongest thereby avoiding false readings from pipe discontinuities. Compensation is made for speed-of-sound variations due to temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure by direct measurement of speed of sound during each length measurement. The open or closed endedness of a pipe is determined by return signal charateristics and a correction factor applied for open-ended pipe.

Abstract: A hydrostatically compressed elastomeric spring, having an S-bent tubular envelope, of flattened cross-section, filled with a mass of electrically conductive elastomer and closed by metal endpieces. By causing an electrical current to pass through the conductive elastomer, via the endpieces, the elastomer is heated up by Joule effect, thereby inducing a thermal expansion which results in a modification of the properties of the spring.

Abstract: An inexpensive reusable insulated jacket for removably receiving an open beverage can therewith, and to maintain its contents in refrigerated condition, having a cover for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the can and thereby contaminating its contents. The jacket is designed so that it is comprised of only two separate molded pieces of insulating material, a cylindrical cup-like member and a cover, the cover being secured to the cup-like member solely by a small elastic band anchored upon the cup-like member and extending over the cover while urging same toward closed protecting position.A bearing surface is molded into the cover and cooperates with a bearing surface molded into the cup-like member, so as to obviate the need for a fixed hinge member, the latter being difficult to secure and maintain in molded insulating material and relatively expensive to manufacture.

Abstract: An article support for use with pegboards of two different thicknesses and two different size holes, both with the same spacing between holes is disclosed in which an upper hook element has a curved end member for extending through a hole in the pegboard and has a lower locking element extending through another pegboard hole, both elements having bosses forming a portion thereof and extending normally from a base member joining said upper hook and lower locking elements to either lie against the pegboard or spacially therefrom.

Abstract: A readily detachable fastener for mounting upon an enclosure, the fastener having a base member with channeled edge portions designed to slidably engage the enclosure upon which it is mounted. A connector pin extends outwardly from the base member, and is designed to releasably lock into a pin receiving hole of the enclosure such that the detachable fastener may be attached or removed from the enclosure, as desired. A latch is pivotally connected to the base member, and carries a bail which catches on the cover of the enclosure when the latch is pivoted to an open position. The latch may then be pivoted to a closed position, thereby tightly securing the cover to the enclosure. The base member and latch are constructed with openings therethrough so as to accommodate locking the same together with a conventional lock.

Abstract: Non-releasable, double-walled, molded, large-diameter, corrugated plastic pipe having walls made of high density polyethylene, PVC or polypropylene of sufficient thickness so as to be rigid but elastic and therefore relatively inflexible and having an integral automatically locking female coupling at one end, with access to its latching members at its exterior, and a method of manufacturing multiplex thereof by a continuous molding process. The pipe has a smooth interior wall and a corrugated outer wall integral therewith. Only minor auxiliary cutting operations are required to separate portions thereof into individual plastic pipe sections, each having the automatic-locking coupling at one of its ends. The coupling is supported on the corrugated pipe by a frustoconically shaped collar which functions as a guide for proper alignment as two sections of pipe are united into latched relation.