Abstract: A leash is provided for securing tools to a relatively fixed member to ensure against free fall of the tools in the event that they are dropped by a workman. Spring clips at the ends of the leash have arms that interlock, and respectively are receivable within an aperture in a tool and in clamping engagement around the periphery of a pole, tool, or other member, in order to tether the tool to a member capable of retaining the tool in the event of free fall of the tool.

Abstract: A holder for a naked, sharp-edged workman's tool is provided, which provides a safety shroud for the sharp edge of the workman's tool at the time it is inserted into the holder by a workman, the holder also providing for the support of a secondary retractable single-edged razor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for surfaces, more particularly window panes. It mainly comprises a handle 1 and a two-part holder 4 for rod-shaped or strip-shaped cleaning elements 8 which is releasably attached to the handle 1. The releasable connection comprises: a forwardly open inner sleeve 2 which is formed on the handle 1 and has diametrically opposite axial slots 11, 12; an outer sleeve 3, mounted rotatably but axially non-displaceably on the inner sleeve 2; and a pin 5, 6 which is inserted in the inner sleeve 2 and is divided into two in the axial direction. The outer sleeve 3 has an internal screwthreading 16, 17 recessed by axial grooves 18, 19 at two diametrically opposite places. By the rotation of the outer sleeve 3 in relation to the inner sleeve 2, the grooves 18, 19 can be brought into alignment with the slots 11, 12.

Abstract: A water holding device for a window washer as a first water tank for the reception of a window washing tool, and has a second water tank in communication with the first water tank at its lower end for the relief of pressure caused in the first water tank by rapid insertion of a working tool into the first water tank, the water holding device being of progressively decreasing cross-section in a downwards direction in order to minimize the volume of water required in the first water tank, and thus minimize the weight to be carried by the user.