Abstract: A double-chuck mechanical pencil has an outer tube, a tip fitting provided in the front of the outer tube, a tip chuck located at the tip of the tip fitting for holding a writing substance (e.g., a lead) and urged rearward in the axial directed, and a delivery chuck for delivering the lead. At least one of the tip chuck and the delivery chuck is formed of a synthetic resin material including polyoxymethylene.

Abstract: An irrigation system is disclosed which includes a center pivot support having an elongated main water boom pivotally connected thereto which extends outwardly therefrom. An elongated extension boom is pivotally connected at its inner end to the outer end of the main boom and is supported by a steerable drive tower. A corner arm sensor is provided for sensing the angle of the extension boom with respect to the main boom. First and second lines of sprinklers are provided on the main boom along the length thereof with the nozzle size thereof increasing from the inner to outer ends thereof. A third line of sprinklers are positioned on the extension boom along the length thereof, the nozzle size of which increases from the inner end of the extension boom to the outer end thereof. A fourth line of second sprinklers are also positioned on the extension boom along the length thereof, the nozzle size of which increases from the outer end of the extension boom to the inner end thereof.

Abstract: A swimming pool is provided that is filled with water containing salt to give buoyancy to a swimmer and to enable the swimmer to effortlessly float. The pool is formed of two or more sections with each section filled with the swimming pool water having differing densities of salt to provide for different buoyancy levels therein. Further, the water in the swimming pool also contains magnesium chloride, calcium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium bromide.

Abstract: A swirl tip injector nozzle housing is provided for a fuel injector which includes a fuel atomization enhancing feature for creating effective fuel atomization and breakup during discharge from the injector. The fuel atomization enhancing feature includes a plurality of curvilinear spray holes having an angle of curvature equal to approximately 90 degrees. Fuel flowing from the inlet of each spray hole to the outlet is induced, by the 90 degree angle of curvature, to flow through a tangential flow path or swirl within the spray hole causing rapid spreading and breakup of the fuel jet spray upon exiting the outlet of the spray hole. The fuel atomization enhancing feature may also include positioning each spray hole so as to extend orthogonally from the interior surface of the fuel cavity to create optimal entry of the fuel into the tangential flow path.

Abstract: A washbasin drain assembly comprises a drain body which defines a drain passage connecting the interior space of the washbasin to the waste line and a drain plug in cooperative engagement with the drain body for selectively sealing the drain passage. A sieve is fitted removably in the drain body downstream of the plug relative to the direction of flow from the basin to the waste line.

Abstract: A urinal comprises an open top bucket-like member having a shaft fastened to and extending upwardly therefrom. A urine input member having a generally funnel shaped upper portion and a lower flexible portion is slideaby mounted to the shaft. A urine receptacle is disposed on the bucket-like member and is removable therefrom. Tubing extends from the lower portion of the input member to the receptacle and is removable therefrom and a weighting member in or fastener attached to the bucket-like member effect stabilization of the urinal in a selected location.

Abstract: A portable male urinal includes a urine receiving reservoir having a spout extending therefrom with the spout having an inlet for receiving urine. A valve assembly is provided within the spout for permitting flow of urine into the reservoir while resisting backflow of the urine following use of the urinal. The valve assembly may include a valve element, a hinge pin and a spring for biasing the valve element into position. Alternatively, the valve assembly may include a support member secured to the spout along with a flexible leaf member partially attached to the support member. The spout may be composed of a bendable resilient material and the reservoir may be composed of a flexible material.

Abstract: An eraser is placed on or near the end of the cover of a felt tip pen. The cover is inserted into the bottom of the pen or on the bottom of the pen itself. For a tapered cover type of pen, the eraser is placed on the flat upper end. For a raised or dimple type of cover, the eraser is placed concentrically around the end away from the dimple like a girdle or belt or flat on the bottom of the pen body. On a type of pen that resembles a fountain pen, the eraser is placed on the top cover on a flat area that may be slightly angled. The eraser can also be an annular ring on the base of the pen body. The eraser can be removable from the pen or can be attached with adhesive.

Abstract: A pen having a 3-dimensional pattern thereon is disclosed. There is a aperture defined in a sidewall of the barrel or pen cap of the pen. A flexible strip having a 3-dimensional pattern thereon is suitably deformed and placed inside the barrel or pen cap whereby the 3-dimensional pattern of the flexible strip protrudes through the aperture. A liner ring is further plugged into the barrel or the pen cap so that the flexible strip is securely clamped between the barrel or pen cap and the liner ring. Consequently, the 3-dimensional pattern is securely fixed on the pen.

Abstract: A new and improved toilet seat handle including a housing attached to the lower side of a toilet seat having a handle member slidably received therein. The handle member may be retracted and locked within the housing or quickly ejected therefrom using a spring mechanism in communication with a side mounted lever allowing the handle member to be concealably stored when not in use. The handle member has a pair of elongated parallel slots for receiving the housing mounting screws allowing the handle member to slide relative thereto.

Abstract: A small sized shallow pouch like container (3) for a dispensible ingredient includes a pair of built-in outwardly pivotable flaps (5 & 7) positioned on opposite sides of the container's outlet end to form a package applicator (1). Squeezing the container's sides with the fingers expresses the stored ingredient through the outlet and onto the applicator flaps. Using the container portion as a finger grip, the flaps may be moved about the desired surface, spreading the dispensed ingredient. In some embodiments the outlet is opened by squeezing the container sides to break a closure seal (19). In others the outlet is unsealed by pulling the flaps apart (19'); by tearing (35) or is unblocked (57) by unfolding the flaps. In a preferred embodiment the container and applicator combination is formed by a pair of flexible foil sheets of substantially identical structure (21 & 23) that are superimposed over one another and partially connected together to define both the container and the applicator.

Abstract: A prefabricated, custom-built shower pan with a drain hole for use in a shower stall is provided. The shower pan comprises: (a) an acrylic-based solid surface upper layer; (b) a polystyrene foam layer; and (c) a planar base layer with raised edges, the base layer being durable, rigid and relatively lightweight. The polystyrene foam layer is framed by the base layer and covered by the acrylic-based solid surface upper layer. Also provided is a shower pan comprising: (a) an acrylic-based solid surface upper layer; (b) a base layer comprising a planar base with raised edges, and a system of stringers; and (c) a waterdam. The stringers are substantially straight, horizontal wooden supports which collectively incline toward the drain hole. They are relatively evenly distributed within and adhered to the rectangular-shaped base. Each stringer has an incline on its upper surface, and one end abutting one edge of the base.

Abstract: A spa cover remover has a pair of parallel side bars pivotably connected to opposite sides of a spa, and a cross-bar in the form of a roller extending between upper ends of the side bars. In use, a spa cover is folded over the cross-bar during removal from a spa, and the side bars and the cross-bar are then pivoted to lift the cover into an offset position. During such pivotation, rotation of the roller prevents stretching and consequential damage of the covering of the spa cover.

Abstract: In order to supply a coating to a roller, a coating supplying groove is provided along only one side of a core which is connected to an end of a support so as to act as a shaft of a roller. A coating reservoir between the roller and the core is located to one side of the core. To permit engagement and disengagement between the support and the core, an elastic member is mounted within a coating flowing hole of the core, while an inserting groove and a stopping groove are provided in the inner peripheral surface of the coating flowing hole of the core. To automatically stop and start the supply of coating to the coating roller, and to adjust the flow rate, the number of revolutions of the roller are detected and used to actuate the coating feed mechanism to supply coating at a flow rate corresponding to the number of revolutions and or direction of rotation of the roller.

Abstract: An apparatus providing process water used for making or processing a fiber suspension includes a multi-compartment tank with a top, a bottom wall, and a plurality of exterior sidewalls. Each compartment has an inlet positioned near the top, an outlet positioned near the bottom wall, and at least one intervening wall common with an adjacent compartment. Each intervening wall has a height defining an overflow weir whereby the compartments are arranged with sequentially decreasing maximum fluid levels. Each intervening wall also has a backflow device positioned near the bottom wall. The backflow device is selectively openable to allow flow from one compartment to an adjacent compartment in a direction opposite to a flow direction over the corresponding overflow weir.

Abstract: A toilet seat device includes a seat having a base, a soft insert disposed on the base, an outer cover layer engaged on the insert and having a peripheral flange, and a frame secured to the base for securing the peripheral flange of the outer cover layer to the base and for solidly securing the insert between the base and the outer cover layer. The frame has one or more positioning pins for engaging with the base and for positioning the frame relative to the base. The base includes a bottom recess for receiving the frame. A cover is pivotally coupled to the seat and includes a soft insert.

Abstract: A bidet device (10) includes a hand held spray member (12). An assembly (14) is for supplying a source of warm water to the hand held spray member (12), so that the warm water can be ejected from the hand held spray member (12) and be directed to a crotch area of a female person over a bowl (16) of a conventional toilet (18). An assembly (20) is for supplying a source of warm air to the hand held spray member (12), so that the warm air can be ejected from the hand held spray member (12) and be directed to the crotch area of the female person to dry the crotch area. An assembly (22) in the hand held spray member (12) is for supplying a source of liquid soap, so that the liquid soap can be ejected from the hand held spray member (12) and be directed to the crotch area of the female person to help clean the crotch area.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous gel ink-filled ball point pen having less blobbing and capable of drawing stable lines having vivid color and no uneven written intensity. The aqueous gel ink-filled ball point pen has a ball of a diameter of 0.3 to 2.0 mm at a tip point with an aqueous gel ink having a viscosity ratio (a value of (viscosity at 10 rpm)/(viscosity at 50 rpm) measured by means of an E type rotational viscometer) of 1.1 to 4.0 and controlled an ink lay down value according to JIS Standard S6053 to 50 to 200 mg/m.

Abstract: A metal bellows is located in a chamber of the housing. A channel connects its inner space with the ambient. The gastight metal bellows ends at a reaction area disk. A pivoting arm with a baffle plate is pivotably mounted at one end to the housing. Its opposite end is coupled to the reaction area disk. Pressurized gas flows out of an outlet nozzle against the baffle plate and into the inner chamber of the housing and acts upon the reaction area disk. The pressure in the inner space of the chamber depends from the distance between the baffle plate of the upwards pivoted pivot arm and the outlet nozzle. This pressure is balanced by the counter-force of the circumferential wall of the metal bellows acting as spring member. Accordingly, the pressure of the fuel gas stored in a gas cylinder is reduced at the gas outlet of the housing to a preset pressure, from which gas outlet the fuel gas is led through a conduit to a gas burner.

Abstract: A trash can device, comprising an upper housing and a lower housing. The lower housing is sized to fit within the upper housing. A chemical disk containing both pesticide and deodorizing agents is located within the lower housing. The lower housing has lower housing circumference openings. The upper housing has upper housing circumference openings. The lower housing and upper housing are coaxially rotatable to selectively bring the upper housing circumference openings into alignment with the lower housing circumference openings to allow selective release of the pesticide and deodorizing agents or prevent premature release thereof. The upper housing may have a lid having a lid flange for use upon a trash can having an upper lip, such that the device covers the trash can with the lid flange extending over the upper lip of said trash can.