Abstract: An electrical heating element comprises a resistance wire embedded in a refractory material contained in a tubular casing.The casing has the shape of a closed ring which has a U-shaped cross-section. The cross-section is closed by a cover, the opposite sides of the cover being covered by the curved arms of the "U" of the casing.This heating element can be used in the construction of hot plates for domestic appliances such as cookers or cooking surfaces.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator, particularly for eyelashes, comprises a hand-held casing supporting a motor-driven rotatable output shaft having in axial extension thereof a rod carrying a cylindrical brush having radially extending bristles. The motor may be a clockwork motor or an electric battery powered motor and the output shaft may be rotated in either direction by axial displacement of a pinion forming part of a step-up mechanism fastened to the output shaft, said displacement being effected by a key mounted on the casing.

Abstract: The cutting blades of an electrically driven mincing machine are carried by a sleeve which fits over a driving element at the top of a vertical motor-driven shaft. The sleeve and driving element are provided internally and externally respectively with driving ramps which extend helically from bottom to top thereof in the direction of rotation of the driving element and which have active surfaces which engage one with the other during driving of the sleeve. The sleeve and driving element are also provided internally and externally respectively with retaining ramps which extend helically from bottom to top thereof in a direction opposite the direction of rotation of the driving element and which have active surfaces engageable one with the other where the driving element stops rotating thereby to prevent escape of the sleeve in an upward direction.