Abstract: A system, and method for making and using the same, for an on-site evaluation of flooring materials, condition, and value, and further, for providing replacement flooring. The system includes an interconnected system which includes estimation logic, project management logic and installation logic for managing an insurance claim from start to finish in a just in time fashion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system, and method for making and using the same, for an on-site evaluation of flooring materials, condition, and value, and further, for providing replacement flooring. The present invention provides an effective and uniform way to more objectively evaluate flooring and/or provide replacement flooring to the benefit of both an insurer and a customer. More specifically, the present invention relates to a flooring evaluation system which includes flooring evaluators equipped with a portable apparatus for evaluating flooring which includes an objective evaluation approach using evaluation logic to determine a current monetary market value, or “as new” or pre-use value, which takes into account flooring characteristics, and/or a depreciated value which takes into account loss factors such as wear, appearance, and other degradative considerations.

Abstract: A unitary candle retainer leash for use with electric candles and the like to secure them on window sills of double hung windows has an elongated, thin flexible stem dimensioned to extend from the candle and under the window. At one end the leash has means thereon for engagement with the candle and at its other end it has tab means for locking against the outer surface of the window. The leash may be formed as a separate element for engagement with separately purchased candles, or it may be provided as a part of a candle assembly, in one embodiment of which the leash may be substantially retracted into the cavity of a hollow shank of the candle.