Abstract: A milking unit support and detacher mechanism is provided for supporting a milking unit when the milking unit is attached to a cow for milking. The detacher mechanism includes a support arm movable between a first position wherein the arm extends downwardly and a second position wherein the arm extends outwardly, and the arm has a free end engageable with the hose member for supporting the milking unit. The arm is supported by a first support bracket disposed for rotation about a horizontal axis and a second bracket supported by the first bracket and being pivotal about a vertical axis. The support structure also includes a friction disc for yieldably resisting pivotal movement of the arm about the vertical axis. The support structure also includes a spring having one end supported by one of the brackets and the other end supporting the support arm.

Abstract: Device for making comb honey. A novel section is provided for the making of comb honey together with a novel arrangement thereof in a super whereby the sections combine into a single unit a number of presently used separate components, namely the section perimeter, the foundation, spacers, the separator, the package, and a serving platter. Specifically, a comb forming section is provided with the foundation at the bottom thereof which foundation is backed by suitably sloped spacing portion for cooperation with an adjacently positioned section and legs also cooperating with an adjacently positioned section to effect appropriate spacing of same. The section with its foundation at the bottom of the section perimeter and legs fixed adjacent thereto may, after filling of same by the bees, then further function as a serving dish.

Abstract: A hand-held vibrating nail trimmer which facilitates the management of finger or toe nails. The trimmer contains a small electric motor which vibrates a serrated blade placed on top of the nail. The vibratory action of the blade penetrates the relatively brittle surface of the nail, thereby trimming the nail. Because of the flexible nature of the underlying skin and tissue, it will move in unison with the blade and therefore resist being damaged.

Abstract: A domestic hair dryer comprises an axisymetrical casing of circular cross section, the rear part of which forms a tubular grip, housing an electric switch and cable connection. The front part of the casing is enlarged in the form of an ellipsoid or prolate spheroid with its front end cut off to form an air outlet. This front end also contains a connector for attaching a hollow hair brush. The spherical front part contains an electric motor with an axial fan impeller mounted on its shaft positioned so as to rotate in its widest portion. In front of the impeller a heating element is fastened inside the casing, which element is in the shape of a hollow cylindrical cage formed by air guide vanes; these are alternately connected at their opposite ends to form an electric circuit in zigzag shape. The cage is of an inner diameter similar to that of the air outlet and is fastened at its front end adjacent this outlet.

Abstract: A permanent wave accessory including a base implement for pre-sectioning of hair, the base implement being conformable to the scalp contour and positionable in a spaced apart relation from the scalp; roller means for receiving hair as pre-sectioned by the base implement, such roller means being axially deformable in accordance with the scalp contour as assumed by the base implement; and means for mounting the roller means side-by-side along the base implement and which may cooperatively interact with the roller means for maintaining the roller means at a given position of rotation as interconnected therewith.

Abstract: A composition for lightening hair comprising an alkaline bleaching system and an effective amount of a finely divided solid polyolefin polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: An ignition device for a gas-powered catalytic curling iron. A manually rotatable member with its axis of rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of a tubular body making up the hair winding portion of the curling iron is provided in combination with a friction wheel having its axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body. An indexing means is disposed parallel or coextensive with the longitudinal axis of the tubular body for indexing the friction wheel in response to rotary motion of the rotatable member.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for curling hair and for straightening hair are disclosed, wherein the compositions contain, as the principal active ingredient thereof, guanidine hydroxide. The guanidine hydroxide may be conveniently prepared by reacting calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate.Hair is curled by contacting the hair with the composition while the hair is on curlers, or otherwise maintained in a curled configuration. After the desired treatment time, the hair is rinsed and neutralized, with long lasting curls of the so-called "permanent wave" nature resulting.Hair may be straightened by contacting the hair with the composition and maintaining the hair in a generally straight configuration over at least a portion of the time that the hair is contacted by the composition. Thereafter the hair may be rinsed and neutralized.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating (e.g. dyeing) hair, utilizing a treatment liquid which is a mixture of several components, has a cylindrical container with an open end to which an attachment with a hollow comb structure for the discharge of the liquid mixture is threadedly secured. The discharge is effected by the release of a spring-loaded piston inside the container from a retracted position. To mix the several components, a perforated disc may be axially reciprocated in the container between the piston head and the attachment; the disc may have a stem passing through the hollow piston rod to the outside and terminating in a manipulating knob which in one embodiment may be rotated relatively to the piston into a position wherein the perforations of the disc are aligned with similar perforations of the piston head so that mixing is accomplished by joint reciprocation of that head and the disc.

Abstract: A gas lighter provides a power source for a curling device, such as a curling iron or styling wand. The lighter is positioned and releasably retained in the hollow handle, in a first position. When the gas lighter is inserted further into the hollow handle in a second position, a valve actuating lever of the gas lighter is depressed to initiate fuel flow. Concomitantly, a flint wheel of the gas lighter is engaged and turned to cause the fuel to ignite. The lighter is held in place by a gripping position of a bi-metal member. When the temperature of a barrel of the curling device exceeds a predetermined amount, the gripping portion of the bi-metal member releases its hold on the gas lighter, and the lighter is allowed to return to the first position. In a preferred embodiment, the curling device is provided with a hair clip, which when raised from a hair winding portion of the barrel, trips the bi-metal member to release the gas lighter from the second position.

Abstract: A nail polish remover is provided that consists of a hollow container that has a quantity of fluid or liquid such as nail polish remover therein. A plurality of spaced apart fins or flexible support elements are mounted in the container, and the fins have bristles or brush-like elements secured thereto whereby a person can insert a finger into the device so that the finger will contact the bristles in such a manner that the liquid on the bristles will conveniently remove the nail polish from the fingernails.

Abstract: A convenience article of manufacture intended to enable the polishing of fingernails without third party assistance, in which a tiltable bottle of nail polish is supported on a rotatable cam which in response to selective rotation sets the bottle at an appropriate angular orientation for facilitated removal of the viscous nail polish therefrom.

Abstract: A brush drive unit is coupled to rotating means such as an electric motor. The brush drive unit maintains first and second belt brushes in an oval configuration and in fore and aft alignment. The brush drive unit causes the motor drive shaft to rotate the first and second belt brushes in opposing directions. The brush drive unit also includes a transmission assembly which is coupled between the motor drive shaft and the first and second belt brushes to alternately rotate the first belt brush in a first direction while maintaining the second belt brush in a substantially fixed position and for rotating the second belt brush in a second direction while maintaining the first belt brush in a substantially fixed position.

Abstract: A dental care unit permits a user to care for his gums, teeth and mouth. The unit is easily stored, and can be used in dental care in a wide variety of situations. The unit includes a chuck for holding dental instruments, and the chuck is connected to a water supply. Included with the dental instruments is a dental flosser.

Abstract: A brush is detachably engageable with a hair grooming device, such that the handle of the brush forms an integral part of the backbone of the grooming device. A pair of lugs, each having a socket formed therein and extending upwardly from the backbone, matingly receive the ends of the handle. A wall formed in the backbone receives a cluster of bristles depending from the lower edge of the handle.

Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining a permanent wave upon hair growth without reprocessing previously waved hair, including a core or spool for winding up a previously waved hair end portion and having a spool enlargement on one end, an enclosure having an opening and a slot extending from the opening for receiving the hair wound spool with the enlargement closing the enclosure opening and the hair extending through the slot, and a flexible seal along the slot retained in closing engagement therewith by externally wound hair.

Abstract: A comb adapted for attaching to a support member, such as the bracket of a motor car inside rear-view mirror, is provided with an integral handle having an extending end terminating in a resilient clamp arrangement which enables the comb to be conveniently attached to, and removed from, a support member which is dimensioned to receive the clip jaws.

Abstract: Toothbrush structure comprises a handle with one end whereof a cleaning portion is associated. The cleaning portion includes swab-like elements rotatably carried in the body of the cleaning portion. The cleaning portion includes a plurality of modular elements arranged beside one another, each modular element comprising C-like elements arranged opposite to one another and carrying between the lower and upper legs thereof swab-like elements.

Abstract: A metallized hair roller for use in curling hair by wrapping strands of hair around the outer surface of the roller, securing the hair on the roller with a magnetic holder, clip or similar device and applying heat from an external heat source to the inner surface of the hair roller. The hair roller has an elongated hollow cylindrical plastic body which is encased in a composite metal coating of electrolytic metals creating a thermal energy cell.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with the pretreatment of hair on the human head, preceding shampooing the hair with anionic type hair shampoos, and with compositions for effecting such pretreatment, to obtain highly improved manageability of the hair after shampooing and with improved fullness, combability and other desired properties of the hair. The pretreatment compositions utilize readily water-soluble quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly in combination with certain agents, notably polyethylenimines and N-ethanolacetamide, and desirably together with various supplemental ingredients.