Abstract: A pipe plugging apparatus for use stopping the flow of water or other fluids in a pipe during pipe repair and construction, comprising a hand-held pump, the hand-held pump has a hand activated screw element for moving a piston for pushing water or other fluids within the pump. The hand-held pump has a cylindrical housing with an adjustable pressure relief knob at a first end and a filler intake port and an air bleeder valve positioned at a second end. The cylindrical housing includes a check valve and an aperture at the second end adapted for securing an intrusion tube connector. An intrusion tube with a connector check valve secured on a first end is secured to the hand-operated pump. One or more intrusion tubes may be linked together and provided either empty or fluid pre-filled. A water inflatable balloon is secured to a second end of the intrusion tube by a ribbed connector element.

Abstract: An improved taping and masking apparatus to aid in the masking of windows, frames, and other surfaces includes a cutter mounted to a frame and linked to a trigger element by a control assembly having a transverse shaft, support boss, advance pivot and cutter pivot. A handle assembly allows for both left and right handed operation of the apparatus and is positioned adjacent to the trigger element. Dispensing elements are rotatably mounted to the frame and configured to hold one or more rolls of taper, paper, or other sheet material. A safety element shields the user from the cutting blade allowing for safe and efficient cutting of tape, paper, or other sheet material.