Abstract: A cartridge maintenance system for freeing a seized cartridge in a tap features a water tap having a cartridge located therein. The system features a linear, spring-biased slide hammer with a linear shaft. A gripping handle is located on a shaft second end. A slide weight features a channel located there through. A spring is located on the shaft first end between the gripping handle and the slide weight. The slide weight is biased in a static position at a linear shaft first end. A threaded adapter is located on the linear shaft first end. The slide hammer is screwed into a threaded aperture of the cartridge via the mated threaded adapter until snug. The slide weight is pulled away from the linear shaft first end, then released to create an impact The impact is transferred to the cartridge for freeing seized parts in the cartridge.

Abstract: A removable garment patch which protects the thigh portion of a pants leg. The patch has an inner surface which is secured to the thigh portion of pants, and an outer surface which provides a location that the wearer can wipe with the wwearer's hands. The wearer can remove the garment patch prior to leaving the work site. The garment patch can be a single patch, or alternatively, it can be distributed in bulk quantities, such as multiple patches attached together on a roll of patches. The garment patch can be secured to the thigh portion of the pants prior to the initiation of work. The garment patch should be secured to the thigh portion of the pants prior to beginning work activities. At the end of work activities, or at the wwearer'selection, the patch can be removed. Alternative embodiments provide discrete patches or rolls of patches which can be dispensed as needed.