Abstract: The fastening device 10 of FIG. 3 is provided for fastening a flexible material to a structure. The fastening device 10 comprises an elongate fastening member 12 having a male portion 11 and a base portion 13. The base portion 13 provides a plurality of indentations 14 at spaced apart intervals along the length of the fastening member 12. The indentations 16 are adapted for securing the fastening member 12 to the structure with the use of fasteners extending through the indentations 16. The male portion 11 is shaped for receiving an elongate clip-type retaining member 24. The male portion 11 provides a channel 15 on its surface facing away from the base portion 13 for cooperating with a projection 17 on an inner surface of the clip-type retaining member 24. The channel 15 is positioned for alignment with the projection 17 for receiving the flexible material as the projection 17 forces the flexible material into the channel 15.

Abstract: A method for repairing roadway and pathway defects utilizes a filling material and a primer. The method calls for applying the primer to an edge of the defect; pouring the filling material into the defect; and curing the filling material to form a patch that is even with the road.

Abstract: A cleaning tool is disclosed for cleaning adjacent surfaces. In one embodiment, for instance, the cleaning tool may be used as a toilet bowl brush. The cleaning tool includes a handle comprised of a first handle member pivotally attached to a second handle member. Each handle member terminates in a clamping plate. The clamping plates move towards and away from each other as the handle members are likewise moved towards and away from each other. The handle can include a locking member that engages the first handle member with the second handle member in order to clamp or hold a cleaning pad in between the clamping plates. The clamping plates can include raised wave-like protrusions that further assist in gripping a cleaning pad.

Abstract: A cleaning tool is disclosed for cleaning adjacent surfaces. In one embodiment, for instance, the cleaning tool may be used as a toilet bowl brush. The cleaning tool includes a handle comprised of a first handle member pivotally attached to a second handle member. Each handle member terminates in a clamping plate. The clamping plates move towards and away from each other as the handle members are likewise moved towards and away from each other. The handle can include a locking member that engages the first handle member with the second handle member in order to clamp or hold a cleaning pad in between the clamping plates. The clamping plates can include raised wave-like protrusions that further assist in gripping a cleaning pad.