Abstract: A lightweight, portable motorized scraper sharpener is provided. A housing is formed from a recycled plastic or any other lightweight material, and receives a motor, an on/off switch, and a cutter. The motor and the cutter are encased in the housing. The housing has an angled guideway or slot for insertion of the scraper to be sharpened in the housing, and may include a biasing member for urging the scraper against a support wall. The housing has a cavity for selectively removing the scraper shavings. The assembly can be used in the shop, home, around a ski hill with a portable battery pack, or could alternately be plugged into a car adapter/cigarette lighter.

Abstract: A fabric laminate is provided, including first and second facing layers and a foam layer interposed between the facing layers, at least one of the first and second facing layers including a veloured nonwoven material. Blankets are also provided.