Abstract: A foot scrubber comprising a housing, brushes attached to the inner surfaces of the housing, at least one suction cup for attaching the housing to a surface, a compressible dispenser for dispensing liquid soap when pressure is applied, an arm for applying pressure on the compressible means, and a handle rigidly connected to the arm by a substantially vertical shaft. The arm can be vertically displaced in a downward direction, thereby compressing the compressible dispenser, only when the handle is in a predetermined angular position. The suction cups attach the housing to a surface by a partial vacuum formed by pressing on the handle when it is not in the predetermined angular position. The suction cups comprise a valve which is in a closed condition when the partial vacuum is present. To dissipate the partial vacuum and thereby release the suction cups, the valve is placed in an opened condition. This is achieved by means of a release cable connected to a release lever rotatably arranged on the handle.

Abstract: A system for processing and finishing stained glass slides includes a staining rack for receiving stained slides and including a device for discharging the stained slides therefrom, a conveyor for receiving the discharged stained slides from the staining rack, and for transporting the stained slides in a direction away from the staining rack; and a slide finishing station cooperating with the conveyor. The slide finishing station includes a device for depositing glue onto the stained slide; the stained slide carries the glue, and a device is provided for applying a cover glass to the glue-carrying slide.