Abstract: A piston compressor includes at least one piston which is coupled in movement to a crankshaft, the crankshaft being designed in an at least two-part manner. The at least two parts of the crankshaft are connected to one another by way of a cone connection.

Abstract: A one-way valve which can be utilized in a toilet, particularly in a urinal, to prevent return flow of malodorous gases from the sewage system into the room wherein the toilet is installed has a body which is confined in the toilet. The body carries two sheet- or panel-shaped valving elements at least one of which is resilient to yield to the flow of urine but normally sealingly engages the other element to prevent the flow of gases from the sewage system counter to the direction of flow of the urine. At least one marginal portion of the at least one valving element is free to move away from the corresponding marginal portion of the other element to also permit lateral outflow of urine when the one element is at least partially out of contact with the other element.

Abstract: A one-way valve which can be utilized in a toilet, particularly in a urinal, to prevent return flow of malodorous gases from the sewage system into the room wherein the toilet is installed has a body which is confined in the toilet. The body carries two sheet- or panel-shaped valving elements at least one of which is resilient to yield to the flow of urine but normally sealingly engages the other element to prevent the flow of gases from the sewage system counter to the direction of flow of the urine. At least one marginal portion of the at least one valving element is free to move away from the corresponding marginal portion of the other element to also permit lateral outflow of urine when the one element is at least partially out of contact with the other element.

Abstract: A dispenser adapted to apply a liquid to an object includes a container and a closure for the same. An applicator connected to the closure is normally disposed in the container, and includes a rod which has a predetermined maximum outside diameter along a bottom portion, and a predetermined diameter smaller than the maximum diameter along an upper portion; it is normally positioned upright in the container. An end portion for receiving and dispensing the liquid is connected to the bottom portion of the rod. A stripper is disposed in the container, and has a central opening of a prearranged internal diameter and internal contour, for removing any liquids from the bottom portion of the rod; the rod passes through the opening in a first position of the applicator, where its end portion is adapted to dip into the liquid.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick for applying a liquid preparation to the skin of the user with a container into the opening of which a wiping means is inserted which comprises several lips of different configuration super-imposed at different levels, the upper lips thereof encompassing a shaft member of the applicator carrying an applicator pad, the lower lips surrounding said applicator pad made of soft plastic foam and having a smaller diameter than the applicator shaft.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick for applying colouring matter to the skin comprises a rigid pencil shaped carrier for a cylindrical applicator which consists of a piece of soft plastics foam with a storage capacity for one application of colourant.