Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated, sanding tool for use with a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material, such as sandpaper, includes a base member, a molded interface pad provided on the base member to define a working face against which the sheet-like abrasive material is arranged, and a retaining mechanism arranged to maintain the sheet-like abrasive material in operative relation with the interface pad.

Abstract: The inventive tape dispenser includes a cover and a base. The cover includes a forward section, a saddle, a rounded back section, and first and second sidewalls extending downwardly from the forward section and saddle. The forward section of the cover includes a first end from which a means for cutting extends. The base includes a semicircular tape holding portion having a first side opposite a second side, a mounting surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the base includes a means for gripping the dispenser. The base also includes an arm, a land area extending at an angle from the arm and an edge extending an angle from the land area. The edge is disposed substantially parallel to and proximate to the second sidewall of the cover.

Abstract: Systems and methods for applying or dispensing fluids such as surgical prep solution are disclosed. The applicator includes a distributor element and a container of surgical prep solution. The distributor element includes a projecting element that separates at least two orifices in the distributor element to provide uniform distribution of the surgical prep solution.

Abstract: A fastener for attachment to articles in craft applications includes a gripping space for engaging a display article in the gripping space. One example of the fastener of the present invention includes a base, a support post, at least one gusset, and a cap. The base has an upper face and a substantially flat lower face. The support post is connected to the upper face of the base, and projects therefrom. The at least one gusset is connected to the support post. The cap has an outer face and an inner face, where the inner face of the cap is connected to the support post. The cap is disposed substantially parallel to the base, and extends over a portion of the at least one gusset. The cap is spaced from the base.