Abstract: Preventing slurry, dirt, and grime from being ejected from a safety cage of a power trowel, and infiltrating the motors, gears, electrical and electronic components of the power trowel is achieved by temporarily installing an isolation assembly comprising one or more plates and associated locking mechanisms.

Abstract: Multiple floor treatment operations, such as burnishing, polishing and scrubbing, may be performed using a single floor treatment machine having a motor, the speed of which is governed by a controller that responses to sensor signals indicative of the type of floor treatments pad or pads operatively coupled to the motor.

Abstract: Multiple floor treatment operations, such as burnishing, polishing, and scrubbing, may be performed using a single floor treatment machine having a motor, the speed of which is governed by a controller that responses to sensor signals indicative of the type of floor treatments pad or pads operatively coupled to the motor.

Abstract: Multiple floor treatment operations, such as burnishing, polishing, and scrubbing, may be performed using a single floor treatment machine having a motor, the speed of which is governed by a controller that responds to sensor signals indicative of the type of floor treatment pad or pads operatively coupled to the motor.

Abstract: An assembly for holding an item includes a bendable strap. A base plate is secured at one end of the bendable strap. The base plate includes a plurality of openings therethrough. Each of the openings has a larger diameter portion and a smaller diameter portion. A clip is secured to the openings in the base plate. A holster or other item may be secured to the clip.

Abstract: A bendable strap is disclosed which is configured to detachably couple with an accessory. The bendable strap includes a deformable support member covered by a flexible body. A coupling element is secured to the support member and cooperates with a complimentary coupling element disposed on an accessory such as a storage pouch, a tray, a hanger hook, a speaker enclosure, a flashlight, a picture frame, a message board, a bookstand, a beverage holder, or the like.

Abstract: A drive plate attachable to a driven shaft of a floor-finishing machine has a central circular recess and a plurality of radially extending pockets having beveled side edges formed in a surface thereof. Located in the pocket is a rectangular stabilizing bar. The abrasive tool includes a plate sized and shaped to fit into the pockets when inserted from the central recess and having a groove formed therein for receiving the stabilizing bar. On the surface of the tool plate opposite the groove are abrasive members.

Abstract: An assembly for holding an item includes a bendable strap. A base plate is secured at one end of the bendable strap. The base plate includes a plurality of openings therethrough. Each of the openings has a larger diameter portion and a smaller diameter portion. A clip is secured to the openings in the base plate. A holster or other item may be secured to the clip.

Abstract: A drive plate attachable to a driven shaft of a floor-finishing machine has a central circular recess and a plurality of radially extending pockets having beveled side edges formed in a surface thereof. Located in the pocket is a rectangular stabilizing bar. The abrasive tool includes a plate sized and shaped to fit into the pockets when inserted from the central recess and having a groove formed therein for receiving the stabilizing bar. On the surface of the tool plate opposite the groove are abrasive members.

Abstract: An organizing device with rubberized twist ties. The organizing device includes a body piece and a back piece designed such that the back piece fits into the body piece to form an enclosed unit. The back piece can be fitted with various attachment devices, such as a suction cup or a magnet, for mounting the organizing device to different types of surfaces. The organizing device further includes small rubberized twist ties, threaded through the body piece, which can be used for hanging or securing small items from or securing items to the device.

Abstract: A bendable strap is disclosed which is configured to detachably couple with an accessory. The bendable strap includes a deformable support member covered by a flexible body. A coupling element is secured to the support member and cooperates with a complimentary coupling element disposed on an accessory such as a storage pouch, a tray, a hanger hook, a speaker enclosure, a flashlight, a picture frame, a message board, a bookstand, a beverage holder, or the like.

Abstract: A bendable strap is disclosed which is configured to detachably couple with an accessory. The bendable strap includes a deformable support member covered by a flexible body. A coupling element is secured to the support member and cooperates with a complimentary coupling element disposed on an accessory such as a storage pouch, a tray, a hanger hook, a speaker enclosure, a flashlight, a picture frame, a message board, a bookstand, a beverage holder, or the like.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for finishing a composite floor. The apparatus includes a grouting pan configured to be affixed to the rotating head of a finishing machine. The grouting pan has a planar bottom surface and a curved sidewall. Grouting pans are rotated over a prepped surface such that the curved sidewalls trowel the mortar onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface which is in contact with the prepped floor forces the mortar into the surface voids such that a grouted surface.

Abstract: A twist tie assembly has a flexible wire tie with an end cap component configured to retain the flexible wire tie in the base. Various embodiments of the end cap component provide means for releasably securing the flexible wire tie to a base or support structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for finishing a composite floor. The apparatus includes a grouting pan configured to be affixed to the rotating head of a finishing machine. The grouting pan has a planar bottom surface and a curved sidewall. Grouting pans are rotated over a prepped surface such that the curved sidewalls trowel the mortar onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface which is in contact with the prepped floor forces the mortar into the surface voids such that a grouted surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for finishing a composite floor. The apparatus includes a grouting pan configured to be affixed to the rotating head of a finishing machine. The grouting pan has a planar bottom surface and curved sidewall. Grouting pans are rotated over a prepped surface such that the curved sidewalls trowel the mortar onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface which is in contact with the prepped floor forces the mortar into the surface voids.