Abstract: A means for use in cleaning a gramophone record comprising moving a roller having an adhesive tape applied to the surface thereof across and in contact with the face of the record to be cleaned, the bond strength between the individual particles of the adhesive substantially exceeding that between the particles and the record face and the adhesive surface being resiliently flexible.

Abstract: Tool comprises an elongated handle having a bifurcated extension projecting from one end and at least one elongated blade member affixed to and spanning said bifurcated extension substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof. The blade member extends laterally beyond the branches of the bifurcated extension and constitutes working edges of the blade. The two opposed longitudinal outer edges of the blade member project from opposite sides of the bifurcated extension and constitute additional working edges of the blade. The tool is utilized by grasping the handle and passing the working edge of the blade over the surfaces of cut meat slices or pieces to remove bone dust, loose fat particles, etc., therefrom.

Abstract: A portable wiping machine for removing water from a wet surface which may be manually moved over the surface and it includes a large drum whose cylindrical surface is perforated and covered with water absorbing material, such as a sponge. The sponge is compressed by its rolling contact over the surface and the expansion of the sponge portion as it leaves the surface will absorb the water therefrom. A sponge compressing roller is yieldingly held in contact with the top of the drum and a water receiving tray is fixedly mounted within the drum interior in a position to catch water squeezed from the sponge. A water retaining tank is supported by the machine and receives water from the tray. The tank can be emptied of water as desired.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly for securing a broom block to a handle member including: an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member, and fastener members connecting the upper and lower clamp members. The upper clamp member includes a depending flange portion having an extension member and adjustment means for incrementally adjusting the vertical position of the extension member with respect to the depending flange portion wherein the adjustment means includes a plurality of apertures disposed in the depending portion and defining at least two spaced positions and tab members disposed on the extension member for selective mechanical interlocking engagement with the apertures in one of the positions.

Abstract: This is a tool for troweling masonry steps so as to provide a slight slope on the top of the step. A post is pivoted to the trowel blade near its front end, and it supports a roller for overlying engagement with the top of the riser form at the front of the next higher step. The roller is adjustable along the post to a height suitable for holding the front end of the trowel slightly elevated.

Abstract: A cleaning implement having a scraper attachment and said attachment are disclosed. The scraper preferably includes a generally cylindrical or rectangular prism extension of the handle of the cleaning implement mounted at the free end thereof opposite the end to which a cleaning device is attached. The top edge of the extension is serrated, providing an effective scraping surface. A means associated with the scraper facilitates hanging of the implement upon a hook or nail.

Abstract: A scrub-tool holder for steel wool comprising an elongated handle, a frame support means at one end of the handle and clamping means. The frame support means is adapted to support a steel wool pad having a slit through the center thereof and to extend through the slit in the pad so as to engage the edge walls of the slit, thereby leaving substantial overlying interior portions of the upper and lower reaches of the pad in contact with one another. The clamping means comprises rigid plate means adapted to engage the upper reach of the pad for holding the pad between the clamping means and frame support means and for urging the overlying interior portion of the upper reach of the pad against the contacting interior portion of the lower reach of the pad so as to provide added cushioning for the interior portion of such lower reach and to position the interior portion of the lower reach closer to the surface to be scrubbed.

Abstract: An attachment for a paint can for supporting a paint brush when not in use and for wiping excess paint from the paint brush. The attachment is formed of a main sheet material member which is folded upon itself to form a first leg and a second leg with both legs extending substantially in the same general direction. The first leg extends within the access opening of the paint can and has attached thereto an upturned member which protrudes back through the access opening and terminates exteriorly of the paint can. The second leg is in contact with the exterior surface of the paint can. Securing means are provided between the first leg and the second leg to securely position the attachment upon the paint can.

Abstract: Agitator for nonhomogeneous materials held in a tank. The agitator here in question is particularly intended for use with mixed liquid and solid materials, the solids thereof being of easily damaged nature and wherein the liquid and solid components of the mixture tend to separate. The agitator is thus intended to maintain the materials in a thoroughly mixed condition and to move same lengthwise through a tank to the outlet thereof and yet to do so with minimum physical damage thereto. The agitator of the invention comprises a relatively narrow blade arranged spirally for rotation about an axis positioned in the lower part of a horizontally aligned tank, the blade thereof being either perpendicular or inclinedly positioned with respect to the imaginary cylinder enclosed thereby. If inclined, the outer edge of the blade leads the inner edge as same rotates. The agitator can also be used in vertical alignment if desired and used with or without a central shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction-mixing head to be used advantageously in each case when by means of high-energy- primary liquid or gas, secondary medium running to the multiple of the primary flowing medium shall be sucked and mixed to the primary flowing medium, to liquid or gas.The suction and mixing head consists of sectional pipe of optionally arched generatrix and of pressure stub connecting thereto. The sectional pipe may be open at both ends or closed at one end and therein deflecting insert may be arranged depending on the application field, which determines the flow path.The suction-mixing head operating at the swirl principle is essentially an injector, under the effect of the vacuum arising in the swirl core of the head the mixing takes place and the mixture discharges parallelly to the axle of the said swirl from the mixing space of the sectional pipe to be developed as a cone.

Abstract: An apparatus for roasting or otherwise cooking wieners and for popping popcorn, said apparatus comprising a support structure having a rotatable arm member extending outwardly therefrom for removably receiving a wiener holder thereon for supporting a plurality of wieners thereon, said extended arm member adapted for supporting the wieners over a fire, or the like, whereby the wieners may be cooked or roasted as the arm is rotated about its own longitudinal axis. Alternately, the arm member may removably receive a suitable cage element whereby popcorn may be popped during rotation of the cage element as the arm member is rotated about its own longitudinal axis. The entire apparatus is particularly designed for portability for facilitating transport from site to site, and for ease of storage when not in use.

Abstract: A filled pastry roll is made from a continuously supplied strip of pastry by apparatus in which a conveyor conveys the pastry through a sequence of treatment stations. A receiving station includes a cutter which cuts a square of pastry from the leading end of the strip. A feeding station includes means for feeding a filling onto the square. A first folding station includes a movable deflector which folds one corner of the square over the filling. A second folding station includes a pair of opposed deflectors which fold the two adjacent corners inwards in succession, so that they overlap. A rolling station includes two parallel platforms between which the folded pastry is rolled by relative reciprocation of the platforms.

Abstract: A washing machine drum which is divided into axially arranged compartments has an internal feed worm rigid with the drum casing. A support shaft of the drum serves to deliver water and soap or detergent to the compartments.

Abstract: A battery post and terminal cleaner includes a hollow base with a hollow mandrel in the base with a space around the mandrel. A scraper element is disposed in the space between the mandrel and the outer surface of the base. The outer portion of the base houses the scraper blade. A reamer extends from and above the base and a cap is provided removably connected to the base and covers the reamer. The cap has a ribbed surface to provide a friction surface which is engaged by the hand for operating the scraper. The base is ribbed and provides a friction surface for the hand when the cap is removed, for performing a reaming operation.

Abstract: A mop wringer for cotton and like mops, the wringer being a tubular member adapted to slide on the mop handle, and having a pair of rollers mounted in inclined slots at the lower end of the tubular member so that as the tubular member is moved downwardly up over the mop the rollers engage the mop to roll thereon and move along the slots so that the rollers move towards each other to squeeze the liquid from the mop.

Abstract: The apparatus for dyeing textiles, including the dyeing of synthetic or partially synthetic textiles with disperse dyes, wherein a dye mixture is applied to the textile and subsequently maintained in a gelled but unfrozen condition during drying to prevent migration of the dye.

Abstract: A cabinet dehydrator for long term preservation of food under close control of time temperature and humidity. Intake air is obtained from the surrounding atmospher and displaced into the dehydrator over electrical heating elements by a blower. This heated air is ported upwardly adjacent the shelves and thereafter normally laterally between the shelves. Baffles are manually set to control the amount of hot air displaced across a given shelf. Humidity controls function to regulate the rate at which moisture is caused to be withdrawn from the food being dehydrated.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for tongue brushing, the use of which maiins positive oral hygiene and application thereto controls proliferation of plaque forming bacteria and the like. It is the object of this invention to remove from the tongue populations of bacteria and extraneous cellular debris associated with plaque formation, dental caries and gum diseases. A low vertical profile of the device alleviates severe gag reflexes thereby permitting the posterior, dorsal surface of the tongue to be cleaned.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for the continuous treatment of fibrous and thread-like materials in the form of slivers, roving or fibrous ribbon wherein uniform treatment, for example, uniform dye application and uniform setting of the dyestuff is effectively achieved.

Abstract: A pocket bun baking device including a pan, a female die means, and die supporting means connected to the female die means and to the pan. The female die means includes a plurality of pocket dies and bun divider plates. The die supporting means are rods connected to the top of each pocket die and divider plate. Both ends of each rod are movably connected to the top edge of the pan with the female die means positioned in the pan. The rod ends are movable to unlock the female die means in order that the female die means can be moved upwardly out of the pan.