Abstract: An apparatus for applying colored lines on ice, in which a roller can be moved over ice in a positive and controllable manner, is provided with at least one wheel having a multiplicity of small protrusions or points on its peripheral surface. The protrusions on the tread of the wheel dig into the ice to give easy traction and thus ensure proper rotation of the roller without undesired swerving slippage.

Abstract: A package such as a tea bag has a side surface thereof on which is printed a message. The message is printed with materials that are substantially indistinguishable with the naked eye until a staining agent is activated which selectively stains the package surface but not the indicia thereon to produce a visibly apparent display.

Abstract: The main disclosure herein relates to a manually-operated washing device, particularly but not necessarily for automotive vehicles, which includes an attachable portion that can be quickly clamped to the wand of a coin-operated car-wash unit for enabling a car-owner to wash his car manually in a unique procedure in less than ten minutes with all dirt removed and the least scratching of any wash. The car-wash device includes novel clamping mechanism and other means to enable quick attachment of the attachable portion to the wand while accommodating almost all shapes thereof now in service. A separate garden-hose wand can be included in the device, so the attachable portion can be clamped thereto for performing the fast but excellent car-wash at home (at no cost) exactly as at the coin-wash.

Abstract: The main disclosure herein relates to a manually-operated washing device, particularly but not necessarily for automative vehicles, which includes an attachable portion that can be quickly clamped to the wand of a coin-operated car-wash unit for enabling a car-owner to wash his car manually in a unique procedure in less than ten minutes with all dirt removed and the least scratching of any wash. The car-wash device includes novel clamping mechanism and other means to enable quick attachment of the attachable portion to the wand while accommodating almost all shapes thereof now in service. A separate garden-hose wand can be included in the device, so the attachable portion can be clamped thereto for performing the fast but excellent car-wash at home (at no cost) exactly as at the coin-wash.

Abstract: A scrubbing device particularly for use by children. The scrubbing device has a frame in a shape resembling an automobile or other vehicle with four relatively soft scrubbing wheels attached thereto. A cake of soap is disposed within an interior compartment of the frame in contact with the back sides of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Rotation of the rear wheels by movement over the user's skin transfers the soap from the enclosed cake to the skin, with all four wheels providing for scrubbing action.

Abstract: A handle defining shank is provided and terminates at one end portion in a partial circular loop section of at least 300.degree. angular extent and equipped with generally radially outwardly projecting and circumferentially spaced bristles. The bristles are spaced along the loop section and the latter additionally includes a flexible liquid supply pipe extending therealong, including an inlet end portion supported from the other end of the shank portion. The inlet end portion of the tube is adapted for communication with the source of liquid under pressure and the extent of the flexible tube extending about the loop section includes a plurality of outlets spaced therealong opening inwardly toward the central area of the zone bound by the loop section. Further, the loop section is constructed of shape retentive but bendable and resilient material, whereby the loop section may be at least slightly expanded for engagement over a cylindrical member to be cleaned by the bristles.

Abstract: A multi-color mechanical writing instrument which contains ink tubes or reservoirs, a rotary cam having a blocking section, an inner flange or a stopper which enables a writing tip to be pushed out which is positioned underneath a cam body with a push-bar inside a rear casing, and where the inner surface of the rear casing is shaped in the form of cam walls in order to have the rotary cam turn back and forth along the cam walls with the movement of pushing the push-bar to push the tip of an ink tube out or pull it back alternatively.

Abstract: A device for dispensing material in stick form and retracting the material into the device when not in use, which is constructed of inexpensive materials and is readily fabricated, comprising a housing, a holder for the material being dispensed, means for moving the holder, and means for preventing the material from being pushed back into the housing when being applied.

Abstract: A device for dispensing wax for application on skis is disclosed. The device, operated by hand, utilizes a valve to release in a uniform manner melted wax from a plurality of discharge openings at the bottom of the device. The discharge openings are placed in conjunction with triangular surface parts which place an optimum film of wax on the running surface of the skis. Once the wax is applied, it may be ironed onto the running surface by means of a heated element on one side of the device.

Abstract: A reservoir for use with blood oxygenation apparatus is described herein. A chamber separator within said reservoir defines, in the interior thereof, a primary chamber and a secondary chamber, with a flow channel, connecting the primary and secondary chambers. A plurality of intake and outlet ports communicate with the primary chamber. The reservoir may be connected to blood oxygenation apparatus via the intake and outlet ports, while the flow channel may be clamped to prevent fluid flow between the primary and the secondary chambers, when it is desired to reduce the blood volume in the reservoir.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a calligraphic device for artists and craftsman or the like and includes a device whereupon the user can conveniently manuever and control such a device for producing fine lineaments for ornamental or practical features. The apparatus comprises a nozzle device through which a viscose liquid can be controllably fed by means of a hydraulic piston and cylinder arrangement acting on a flexible chamber in the nozzle device. The novel arrangement permits the user substantially full control over the nozzle while feeding the liquid so as to deposit smooth lines of desired thickness and form without over or under feeding.

Abstract: A writing implement has a replaceable refill which is insertable through an opening in the base of the body. The base includes a pivotable flap which opens and closes the opening. The flap is provided with two ramps which can engage the end of the refill and respectively move it under stop means for retaining the end of the refill under the base on closing the flap and move it towards the opening when the flap is opened.

Abstract: A writing instrument having a plurality of writing medium assemblies which can be separated into a plurality of writing instruments each having at least one writing medium assembly. The writing instrument may include writing medium assemblies which are all retractable, all fixed or both retractable and fixed. Regardless of whether the writing instrument has a single or plurality of retractable writing medium assemblies, only one positioning device is required to position the writing medium assemblies in writing position.

Abstract: A dispensing paint trimmer for painting one of two walls meeting along a line at a right angle consisting of a pair of guides positioned at right angles and a paint dispenser adapted to apply paint to one of the walls terminating precisely at the intersection of the walls.

Abstract: A method of preparing and maintaining accurate and useful records for use in preparing tax records in which indicators corresponding to predetermined categories of intelligence are marked on a bank check for later indexing by category in response to visual inspection of the marked indicator on the check.

Abstract: Cleaning and scrubbing tool having a cleaning head and aerosol can handle in which a suitably operational scrub pad is supported by head bracket extension in free cleaning liquid passing relation, interlocked with portions of the pad by localized deflection of the extension, suitably by locally heating or solvating the extension to deflectable condition within the pad interior.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motor driven, helical screw conveyor having an impeller wheel at one end thereof. The screw conveyor is immersed in the liquid to be transferred and lifts the liquid so that the impeller may drive it through a first conduit and a first valve into a utilization device. The valve has three separate positions, the first of which permits delivery of a major portion of the fluid to the utilization device with a minor portion of the fluid being returned to the container via a second conduit. A second position of the first valve provides for flow of fluid from the container, through the first conduit, through the first valve and then directly back to the container via the second conduit.

Abstract: An improved writing point assembly for stylographic, or tube pens and a method for making such an improved writing point. The writing tube itself may be formed by a deep drawing operation and then secured, in a surrounding relationship, to the front end of a plastic cylindrical member, which itself may be formed by being injection molded within the writing tube.

Abstract: A binding machine for binding sheets in a stack by the application of glue along one edge of the sheets. The binding machine incorporates a manually operated clamp mechanism to hold the sheets together with sufficient compression to maintain the proper alignment of the sheets for the application of glue to the sheet edge.

Abstract: In a binding machine wherein mechanical binding elements are first placed through a sheaf of papers and the surplus lengths of the studs of the binding element are cut off, an improved knife is provided wherein the knife is in the form of one or more U-shaped segments. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the arms of the U which at least partially support the binding elements also serve to move locking blocks into place. The blade element is at the bight of the U and the blade is slid along the back of the female binding element to cut off excess stud lengths flush with the binding element.