Abstract: A sponge cleaning device has a lid for enclosing and hiding a sponge when not in use. The sponge cleaning device has a bottom shelf that can be raised and lowered into a cleaning solution disposed in a base of the device. When the lid is closed, the bottom shelf lowers toward the base, causing a sponge resting on the bottom shelf to be lowered into the cleaning solution. When the lid is opened, the bottom shelf raised out of the cleaning solution and toward a top shelf. The top shelf can be movably disposed to compress the sponge when the sponge is on the bottom shelf and the lid is opened, thus squeezing out cleaning solution from the sponge. The top shelf can be movably disposed to permit the user to access the sponge and remove it from the bottom shelf for use.

Abstract: A bandage can be made oversized in width and length with a thick absorbent pad to provide pressure to the wound. The bandage provides a one-step procedure for wounds that need pressure and protection. The individually wrapped bandage is taken from a sterile wrapper to the wound so there is no worry of infection. Pull tabs make the bandage application a sterile procedure. Another bandage has a hard or semi hard cover with optional vent holes incorporated for air circulation. The bandage protects a wound or stitches or any delicate skin problem from being bumped or damaged from ordinary daily labors. The cover can have no pad in it or it can have a pad that can have nothing in it or can have anti-bacterial ointment, or the like, to help fight infection.

Abstract: A cigar clipper sharpener includes a guide plate having a plurality of slots cut therein as well as a central sharpener support opening. A slender, angled sharpening tool can fit into the sharpener support opening, which may, itself, have a guiding surface to guide the sharpening tool at the proper angle for sharpening the blade of a cigar clipper. The plurality of slots allow cigar clipper supports to adjust to hold various sizes of cigar clippers on the guide plate. The retention members slide in the slots and can be positioned to hold both the body and the blade handles of the cigar clipper to the guide plate. The sharpener can be used on guillotine style, scissor style, callibri style and hole punch types of cigar clippers. The sharpener may be used on replaceable blades for replaceable blade cigar clippers.

Abstract: Mitts, boots or pads are formed from a deformable material, such as foam and/or memory foam and/or gel filled for more protection of walls. When the mitts are disposed on the ends of the rails of the ladder, and the ladder is placed against a wall, the mitts help prevent damage to the wall or building by the ladder. The mitts can help prevent damage to any building surface, such as acrylic, stucco, siding, aluminum window and fascia capping, gutters, soft wood, sheetrock, painted or stained surfaces, and the like. The mitts can include an outer covering with enhanced friction properties that can help grip the structure upon which the ladder is placed. A ladder protection pad may also be used on any type of wall, where the larger the pad the more protection due to the fact that ladder and the user's weight are displaced over a larger area.

Abstract: A tape measure includes a measuring tape extending from a tape measure body. A square may pivot between a first, retracted position alongside of the tape measure body and a second, in use position, extending outward from the tape measure body. The tape measure can include at least two levels disposed orthogonal to one another. The tape measure can also include at least two laser lights, emitting light orthogonal to one another. The tape of the tape measure may include measurement designations shown in one or more languages. Additionally, the tape of the tape measure may include measurements in various formats, including SAE, metric, or the like. The measurement designations may be similarly applied to a ruler of various lengths, such as 12-inch, 18-inch, 36-inch or 1-meter, for example.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool can perform a first task, such as washing a car with a car wash brush, scraping ice from a car with an ice scraper, or removing snow from a car with a snow remover, and a second task of delivering a fluid, such as car wash or de-icer, to a location adjacent to the tool performing the first task. For example, the multi-purpose tool can include interchangeable heads, one head having a car wash brush, and one head having an ice scraper. A liquid delivery tool can deliver a liquid next to the interchangeable head. This liquid can be car wash, car wax, de-icer, or the like. The multi-purpose tool can eliminate the need to keep a separate fluid delivery bottle and a wand tool.