Abstract: A rigid fastener, for securing to one another adjacent portions of a cover member made of resiliently deformable material, has an end portion with an outward end section of relatively small outside diameter and an axially adjacent inward section of relatively large outside diameter. The end portion of the fastener is engagable in either of two positions in a corresponding recess formed into at least one of the adjacent portions of the cover piece, affording a high level of holding power in its fully inserted position and affording a low level of holding power in a partially inserted position.

Abstract: A rigid fastener, for securing to one another adjacent portions of a cover member made of resiliently deformable material, has an end portion with an outward end section of relatively small outside diameter and an axially adjacent inward section of relatively large outside diameter. The end portion of the fastener is engagable in either of two positions in a corresponding recess formed into at least one of the adjacent portions of the cover piece, affording a high level of holding power in its filly inserted position and affording a low level of holding power in a partially inserted position.

Abstract: The inside surfaces of pieces constituting an undersink pipe-covering system are formed with series of weakness zones, at spaced intervals and with associated distance scale indicia, to permit facile and convenient length determination and manual severance for adjustment, while affording aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: The inside surfaces of pieces constituting an undersink pipe-covering system are formed with series of weakness zones, at spaced intervals and with associated distance scale indicia, to permit facile and convenient length determination and manual severance for adjustment, while affording aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: Pieces of thermal insulating molded rubber are configured to conform to under-sink piping, so as to provide protection against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. The pieces are telescopically and interengaged with one another at selected relative orientations, to cooperatively enclose a P-trap assembly, and the piece covering the J-bend is formed with a protrusion to accommodate clean-out structure provided thereon.

Abstract: A one-piece body of thermal insulation comprises a first component having valve-covering and pipe-covering portions, and a second, perpendicular component for covering the water-supply tube. An integral cover component on the forward end of the valve-covering portion is displaceable for access to the valve handle, and can be secured in its closed position.

Abstract: A fastener has a head component with a channel in which are engaged bosses of a member to be secured, which bosses cooperatively form a passage for receiving the fastener. A tail component of the fastener is used for threading it through the apertures, and may thereafter be broken away to leave an inobtrusive body component, which may be released by rotating it about its axis.

Abstract: A one-piece body of thermal insulation comprises of a valve-coveting portion and a separable pipe-covering portion. A section of the pipe-covering portion is dimensioned and configured for engagement within a passage of the valve-coveting portion, enabling facile and complete coverage of a hot-water valve and its associated supply pipe.

Abstract: An insulation system comprises a J-shaped piece and an L-shaped piece, each piece having an end portion of circular cross section. One of the end portions is enlarged relative to the other, thus enabling telescopic interengagement of the end portions and rotatable assembly of the insulation pieces.

Abstract: Thermal insulation for the piping of a sink or the like comprises an elongate tubular piece that is fabricated from a resiliently yieldable material and that has integrally formed, resiliently yieldable internal rib formations projecting into the passageway through which the piping extends. The rib formations enable more universal application to pipes of various sizes, while also affording better insulating and cushioning properties. Angle valve piping insulation includes a hinged cover component that is normally at least substantially closed, and that is readily displaceable to permit access into the internal body passage.

Abstract: Slit pieces of thermal insulating molded rubber are configured to conform to under-sink piping, so as to provide protection against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. Three or four pieces are telescopically and rotatably interengaged with one another to cooperatively enclose an installed P-trap assembly, and the piece covering the J-bend is formed with a protrusion to accommodate clean-out structure provided thereon.

Abstract: A unitary article is cut into sections to provide pieces that are configured for emplacement upon under-sink piping, as insulation against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. Three pieces cooperate with one another to provide a system for enclosing an installed P-trap assembly.

Abstract: Slit pieces of thermal insulating molded rubber are configured to conform to under-sink piping so as to provide protection against burn injury from contact with hot surfaces. Three pieces cooperate with one another to enclose the installed P-trap assembly, and a fourth piece is severable into two parts which serve to enclose the hot water valve and its supply pipe and tube.