Abstract: A compact, self-contained cleaner and liquid extraction unit having a body member wherein a handle half of the body has all of the electrical components sealed therein, and cleaning fluid is retained within a removable discharge head half of the body that defines a plenum chamber and carries a spray nozzle and vacuum intake head. Arrangements are provided for preventing cleaning solution from being discharged through the vacuum intake head or flowing into the vacuum blower for the unit, and in some embodiments, a single unit operates to create a vacuum in the plenum chamber and to pump cleaning fluid to the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for the bung area of a drum is described which comprises a cover having a peripheral skirt portion comprising a circumferential water conduit containing at least one inwardly directed nozzle to spray water at the area of the bung of the drum for the cleaning of that area of the drum. Water inlet means allow for the infusion of water into the conduit and then through the nozzle or nozzles for the cleaning of the bung area of the drum. A vacuum source is connected to a pipe in an opening in the central portion of the cover to remove washing water supplied to the area of the bung of the drum by the nozzle means within the cover.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner is provided comprising a lightweight motor housing containing a revolving brush. A bag assembly is selectively separable from the housing and is sealable to the housing with an elastomeric retaining ring including a sealing and retaining bead for reception in a recessed slot area of a housing bag attachment collar. A fan is mounted to the motor on a motor shaft locking surface including a wall portion tapering towards the fan. The shaft is in locking cooperation with a mating fan bore locking surface including a wall portion tapered for close reception of the motor shaft locking surface. A shaft extension is threadedly received on the motor shaft and is urged into engagement against the fan by resistance of a revolving brush operated by a belt received on the shaft extension which continually tightens the shaft extension to the motor shaft and fixes the fan to the motor shaft.

Abstract: The caster has a generally cylindrical stem which is received in a well in a socket which, in turn, is securely received in the bottom of the hollow leg. The stem has a longitudinal groove which receives an inwardly projecting rib on the socket. This prevents rotation of the stem in the socket so that when the swivel braking mechanism on the caster is actuated, the wheel cannot pivot relative to the vertical axis. This economical mechanism facilitates installation and replacement of the caster.

Abstract: A torque modification device for use with a pocket door which is adaptable to modify the torque applied by a door closer to the door to increase the torque when the door approaches its fully latched condition.

Abstract: A door check for holding a vehicle door to any desired open position relative to the vehicle body includes a lever connected to the vehicle body, a casing connected to the door and receiving a roller holder for relative movement between the door and the vehicle body. The roller holder has a hollow portion for giving resiliency to the holder for eliminating the noises caused by the gap otherwise provided between the two.

Abstract: A stop is disclosed which can be mounted without a great work effort, permits setting in any position and simple adjustment, and whose firm seating is guaranteed. The stop is displaceable in a guide rail having a C-shaped cross section and is preferably served to limit the travel of a sliding piece connected to the window pane of a motor vehicle. It is designed as a spring clip, it can be pushed into the rail having a C-shaped cross section, it can be displaced and fixed in same, and it absorbs a high impact force. The spring clip is bent in a wave-shaped pattern and has claws for fixation inside the said rail having a C-shaped cross section.

Abstract: A handle for attachment to screen doors and the like is comprised of two identical components, each component being positioned on opposite sides of the screen. Each of the two components has apertures formed in an extended component section for attachment to the frame of a screen door by a nut and bolt arrangement. Each component has a body section extending over the screen. The body section of each component has at least one body section passage. A threaded insert attached in one body section passage permits a screw passing through the body section passage of the screw of the opposite components to couple the two component body sections together. Each body section is structured to permit a user to engage the component manually without difficulty. In the preferred embodiment, the component body sections are fabricated of sufficient size to be easily visible by even casual observation.

Abstract: Concentric tubes, mounted for relative rotation about their common axis, each include radially extending hinge plates. The tubes carry contra-rotational cam slots through which project the ends of a cross-shaft. Bearings on the ends of the cross-shaft engage the milled cam slots. A cylindrical cross roller bearing block mounting the cross-shaft is axially, slidably positioned within the inner tube and is under a biasing force exerted by a compression spring abutting one end of the block. The cam profiles of the slots includes portions at the ends of the slots extending parallel to the rotational axis to lock the inner and outer tubes together at the beginning and end of the stroke with the cam profile controlling the hinge plate acceleration, deceleration, and velocity, in addition to ensuring positive locking of the hinge in plate open and closed position.

Abstract: A transversely mounted, single pneumatic spring, and dual bell crank and idler link assembly providing a compact counterbalance for hinged closures such as automobile trunk lids. In an automobile trunk installation, the assembly is installed with the spring in lateral disposition in the forward upper portion of the trunk, thus being effectively concealed. Alternative pneumatic spring enhancements, e.g., a multi-output force feature and a pressure decay compensation feature may be incorporated in the spring unit to enhance opening of the lid and to improve life expectancy of the pneumatic spring by minimizing and effectively negating pressure loss due to leakage of gas past the shaft seal. Excess spring cylinder length can provide space or volume zones used for the enhancement features.

Abstract: A permanently adjusted friction hinge assembly manufactured of metal and comprised of one or more hinge leaves with one or more circular through hole knuckles squeezed around a circular plastic pin or otherwise compressible material to provide frictional torque resistance between said pin and one or more hinge leaves. The inside diameter of all hinge leaf knuckles are permanently adjusted at moment of manufacture by the amount of compression applied to said knuckles around the pin.

Abstract: As turret 12 rotates on vertical axle 20, probe assemblies 14 are raised and lowered by cam track 29. Drive belt 76 engages the drive sheave 42 of the probes as the probes pass around the back of the machine, causing the probes to rotate about their longitudinal axes 46. Ring cam 48 urges cam sheaves 58 radially outwardly into engagement with the belt 76 to disengage the belt from the probe drive sheaves 42, so that the probes 34 rotate only during part of their revolution about the turret 12. Probe head 35 includes a stem 88 of parallelopiped cross section, with helical teeth 90 and 91 which extend at a radius from the acute angle into overlying relationship with respect to the obtuse angle of the stem.

Abstract: For the filler mass and each pattern die part required, a container (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) each is provided with a filler device (4, 5) arranged in each of them, and a common force-meat filler fitting (11) and at least one pattern die (12) opening centrally into said fitting (11), laid out so that the overall outlet area corresponds to the cross section of a diagonally divided flask mold (15, 15') applicable to said filler fitting (11). The filler device consists preferably of a pressure generating elevating spindle gear (5) with a pressure piston (4) mounted thereon. The two parts of the flask mold (15, 15') comprise beads (17, 17') on their longitudinal edges, so that both halves may be secured by means of clamps engaging said beads and that a flask mold (15, 15') locked in this manner may be used as a cooking mold.

Abstract: A cable tie has a plurality of spaced parallel racks of teeth extending along the length thereof. A reinforcing median strip extends down the strap between the racks of teeth in order to add material thickness, and therefore a mechanical strength to the strap. The pawl is bifurcated so that a separate pawl engages each rack of teeth. The teeth in each rack are offset from each other so that no deep notch extends more than approximately half way across the strap at any given transverse location. The teeth in the pawls are offset in a similar manner.

Abstract: A plastic or cable tie band element for clasping, holding and bundling of objects comprises a profiled band part 6 having a head part 1 joined thereto. Extending through the head part is a passage opening 8 for receiving the band part 6. A holding projection 2 is provided in the opening 8 for cooperating with the profile of the band part 6 and retaining it in the opening. Also within the opening 8 and lying opposite the holding projection is at least one guide element. The guide element comprises at least one rigidly designed knob part 3 provided with a guide track 7 for the band part 6. The guide element is located relative to the introduction direction A of the band part 6 such that it is displaced to the side and at a distance behind the holding projection 2. This causes the band part 6 to move into engagement with the holding projection 2 during insertion or attempted removal of the band part 6.

Abstract: A button for attachment to a sheet of compliant material that includes an elastic body and a cap formed from malleable material secured to the body. The flange of the elastic body has an integral thin ring to which the outer portion of the cap is wrapped around and secured. Heat causes expansion of the elastic body; but, because, the ring is thin there is little expansion and the periphery of the cap is not cammed open to become loose on the body of the button.

Abstract: A window regulator mechanism having a driver device for driving a wire as well as a hook attached to the wire to open or close a window via a holder in which the hook is fitted. The windowpane of the window is held by the holder. The hook has been crimped firmly against the wire except for given lengths of end portions of the hook in the direction in which the wire extends.

Abstract: A cord tightening device for tighening cords on anoraks, rucksacks, shopping bags, life jackets, and other bags and pouches includes a body having a pair of spaced face and back plates and a pair of spaced side walls interconnecting the face and back plates. A slider is movably disposed in the body and slidable along a guide groove defined in the face plate. The slider has a retainer for pressing cord portions against the side walls, and has step-like teeth on opposite peripheral surfaces thereof for biting engagement with the cord portions. The face plate may have a pair of cord insertion slots defined therein one on each side of the guide groove and located inwardly of the side walls, respectively, for allowing a cord to be inserted theretrough into the body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for correcting the bow distortions in a fabric web during a tentering operation is disclosed, and which includes a tension applying means at each of the entry and exit ends of the tenter frame, and such that a tension is applied at each of the respective opposite ends of the tenter, with the applied tensions being directed in opposite directions. A sensor is provided for detecting either a leading or a trailing bow in the advancing web, and a control system is provided which acts in response to a signal from the sensor to change the tension applied at one or both ends of the tenter frame and thereby straighten the bow.

Abstract: A casket assembly of the casket surround type in which the casket surround includes a movable floor and an adjustment mechanism for raising and lowering the floor or tilting the floor. The floor is raised during the viewing process to provide an optimal viewing position and is lowered following the viewing process so that the vault can be sealed and the sealed vault may be transported within the casket surround to the burial site. The casket surround comprises a simple core structure to which the various components of exterior ornamentation are removably secured so that damaged components may be readily and selectively removed and replaced. One end wall of the casket surround is hinged adjacent its lower edge so that it may be pivoted to a lowered, open position to facilitate insertion or removal of the vault from the casket surround.

Abstract: A method of forming a ball bearing assembly capable of withstanding, in a non-operating mode, an axial load exceeding a predetermined axial load at which bearing damage would otherwise occur includes the following steps: assembling a bearing assembly with at least one set of annular bearing races and, disposed therebetween, a multiplicity of balls, each race having a face surface aligned transversely to the axis of rotation of the bearing assembly, (b) mounting the bearing with the first race fixed axially, (c) applying an axially directed load against the second race of a predetermined magnitude selected to be greater than the intended operating preload and less than a bearing damaging load, (d) grinding the face surfaces of the bearing races flush, (e) releasing the force, and (f) in operating condition, providing a stop ring having a flat stop face surface opposed to the face surfaces of the bearing races, the face surface of the first bearing race disposed in engagement with the stop face surface and the

Abstract: To manufacture a steering wheel rim, a sleeve 21 is formed by a braiding machine 12 by interlacing and braiding unidirectional fibers 10. A coil-shaped lightweight core 9 is then inserted by a covering apparatus 14 into the braided sleeve, and core rings are cut out from the coil. The ends of the cut rings are butted to form the rims, and after being joined with a spoke 2 are placed in a mold 31, where an outer molded layer 11 is formed by injecting a thermosetting resin into the mold and heat curing it.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation tool for the mounting of a carpet strip to serve as wall trim on an insertion-molding track. A short length of the carpet strip is first inserted by hand. The insertion toll is then placed on top of it. The insertion procedure is thereupon continued by simply sliding the installation tool.

Abstract: A method of assembling a core for a dynamoelectric machine with the core including a pair of opposite end faces, a wall in the core defining a winding receiving slot intersecting the end faces, and a plurality of layers of a generally thin dielectric material with each layer having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough in a preselected pattern. The layers are associated in overlaying relation, and the apertures in the layers are arranged in non-aligning relation with the apertures in each layer communicating with a non-apertured section of an adjacent layer, respectively. The layers in their overlaying relation are positioned in the slot, and one of the layers is interposed between another of the layers and the wall of the slot.A method of assembling a slot liner is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a video magnetic head in which two soft magnetic core halves (2a, 2b) of amorphous metal are connected via a non-magnetic gap (5) and the core halves are bilaterally supported by core supports (3a, 3b; 4a, 4b) of ferrite. The core halves with the core supports are combined to a core compound by melting a thin low melting point glass layer (7) which is sputtered on the core halves. The combination process is effected by means of simultaneous influence of temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a switch assembly for an electric motor having a switch operating mechanism for actuating the assembly. The assembly including a switch actuator having at least one slot therein, a switch arm support having an elongate channel and a switch actuator accommodating distal portion, and at least two switch arms having contacts thereon. To practice this method, the actuator is disposed along the distal portion, and one of the switch arms secured to the support is positioned along the elongate channel in overlaying relation with the actuator so as to be laterally confined by the actuator slot. Another of the switch arms secured to the support is positioned in overlaying essentially parallel relation with the one switch arm so as to be laterally confined by the actuator slot.

Abstract: A battery assembly of the consumable metal anode type has now been constructed for ready assembly as well as disassembly. In a non-conductive and at least substantially inert cell body, space is provided for receiving an open-structured, non-consumable anode cage. The cage has an open top for facilitating insertion of an anode. A modular cathode is used, comprising a peripheral current conductor frame clamped about a grid reinforced air cathode in sheet form. The air cathode may be double gridded. The cathode frame can be sealed, during assembly, with electrolyte-resistant-sealant as well as with adhesive. The resulting cathode module can be assembled outside the cell body and readily inserted therein, or can later be easily removed therefrom.

Abstract: In an electric circuit assembly (2) having conductive lead frames (8-10) directly bonded to an insulating substrate (6) by a eutectic, the lead frames are further subjected to a work hardening step (32, 34) to stiffen the lead frames and enable push-on fastener connection (12) to the lead frames without collapse thereof.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a multilayer circuit board assembly capable of operating at microwave frequencies. Specifically, multilayer circuits such as complex beam forming networks and antennas having internal via holes may be fabricated in a single bonding cycle. This is accomplished by first preparing individual circuit boards (10) by pre-forming holes (18) through circuitry (14,16) etched on opposite sides of a substrate (12). The holes (18) are next selectively plated with a conductive layer (20) and then with a material (24) capable of forming a melted fusion bond and/or a solid-state fusion bond. Bonding film (56) is placed between each board-to-board interface of a multi-board assembly and the assembly of boards is subjected to a bonding cycle of heat and pressure wherein an integral unit is effected.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for mounting a flexible film semiconductor chip carrier on a second level electronic package, such that the flexible film of the carrier is supported substantially in a plane above the surface of the second level electronic package. The method comprises positioning preformed spacers embedded in a dissolvable polysulfone foam holder between the outer lead bonding pads on the flexible film semiconductor chip carrier and corresponding (matching) bonding pads on the second level electronic package. Each of the preformed spacers may comprise, for example, a solder cylinder with a copper core. The preformed spacers may be bonded to the outer lead bonding pads on the chip carrier, and to the matching bonding pads on the second level electronic package, by reflowing the solder of the spacers using, for example, a conventional solder reflow oven.

Abstract: The nail clipper is provided with a guard means formed of two curved members. After pivoting from the protective position, the two curved members can be pivoted relative to each other to form a finger grip for the manipulation of the clipper to cut nails. The two curved members are held on the clipper by a leaf spring.

Abstract: An apparatus for severing pilled material from clothing includes a body and a detachable container. The container is mounted to cover an inner opening of the body and includes protrusions to prevent escape of pilled material therefrom. A fan operably coupled to a shaft of a motor draws the severed pilled material into a body and then through the inner opening which is positioned to face and be laterally spaced from the shaft.

Abstract: There is disclosed a scraper which is intended to replace the use of a coin, a knife or the like to remove the waxy like surface of a scratch coupon, such as a lottery scratch coupon. The scraper includes a blade having a sharp scraping edge at one end and a holding part at the other end. It also comprises a blade holder formed of a slot like chamber to receive and hold the blade like member. The blade holder has a base support to enable the blade holder to stand rearwardly inclined when placed on a horizontal surface. The blade like member is attached to the blade holder.

Abstract: A cord cutter head for use in, for example, a cord cutter type grass trimmer has a housing having a downward opening, a spool mounted substantially in the center of the housing and carrying a flexible cutter cord wound thereon. An aperture is formed in the wall of the housing so as to allow the portion of the cutter cord unwound from the spool to pass therethrough. The cross-sectional shape of said spool has a longer axis and a shorter axis.

Abstract: In a dimensioning head for a plug gage, a pair of exteriorly projecting balls project through openings on either side of the longitudinal axis of the housing for contacting the inside diameter of the bore hole to be measured. Each of the balls contact a V-shaped groove of a guide surface to the housing to ensure accuracy and repeatability of measurements.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the lateral inclination of a supporting surface comprises a lateral inclination indicator (5) arranged on a vehicle (1). A second indicator (6) delivers information corresponding to the velocity of the vehicle. There are means (6, 7, 8) for delivering information corresponding to the velocity difference between the two laterally displaced wheels. A device (9) is adapted to, on basis of information from the second indicator (6) and said means (6, 7, 8) and information concerning the lateral displacement between the wheels, cause a correction, which corresponds to faults of information from the inclination indicator (5) resulting in consequence of laterally directed forces in curves, and by means of this correction and the information from the inclination indicator deliver an output signal corresponding to the real lateral inclination. (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A measurement apparatus primarily for use during the purchase of golf clubs for indicating angle modifications between head and shaft needed to assure zero angle between the sole and the underlying surface for a particular golfer. The apparatus comprises a club simulation member having a shaft and grip of a conventional golf club but terminating at its non-grip end in a yoke member. The yoke member is attached to a hinge bracket which is, in turn, attached to a pointer positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the axis of the shaft. The pointer is positioned within a housing preferably covered by a face of which at least a portion is transparent to permit observation of the angular position of the pointer when the golfer grasps the club simulation member in a ball addressing configuration. The face may also advantageously provide indicia to permit convenient observation of the angle of the pointer which may easily be calibrated to correspond to the angle between the shaft and the underlying surface.

Abstract: Dryers with a timed drying cycle of user selectable duration and a continuous drying cycle which is terminated only upon receipt of an input from the user of the dryer. An optional module allows the user to select the maximum temperature wanted in the dryer cabinet, the minimum temperature needed for effective drying is set at the factory. Control is exercised via a microprocessor over the heater and the fan of a heater/fan unit, a recirculating blower, and the blower of an optional HEPA filter assembly if that assembly is present.

Abstract: The apparatus recovers solvent vapor and is used in a process for drying goods. A closed system of pipes guides an air flow through a heat exchanger comprising a condenser and an air heater. The system of pipes has a blower for providing a circulation forming this air flow and a switching means for the air flow comprising a plurality of valves and at least one pipe segment by which an adsorber is connectable in series in the circulation with a processing container. The adsorber is connectable by the blower or directly in the circulation with an outlet of the processing container. Advantageously at least one other pipe segment bypassing the heat exchanger with the switching means is provided so that the circulation only runs through the processing container, the blower and the adsorber without running through the heat exchanger. Furthermore at least one additional pipe segment and at least one additional switching means are provided bypassing the processing container.

Abstract: A sticker for spacing wood products apart vertically in a dry kiln is formed as an elongated, hollow, internally reinforced extruded rectangular profile of synthetic resin reinforced with glass fiber. The internal reinforcement is provided by one or more reinforcing webs that extend between the top and bottom peripheral walls of the rectangular profile. The preferred extrusion is made of a mixture of polycarbonate resin, polysulfone resin and 20-40% by weight glass fiber. The peripheral wall thickness of the rectangular profile ranges between about 0.0625 inch and 0.125 inch. The external width of the rectangular profile ranges between about 1 inch and 3 inches, preferably about 1.5 inches. The external height of the rectangular profile ranges between about 0.25 inch and 1.25 inches, preferably between about 0.625 inch and 1 inch. The length of the sticker ranges between about 4 feet and 9 feet.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying gel slabs which includes a porous support pad resting in a recess, a flexible vacuum-retaining cover sheet covering the support pad and the periphery of the recess, and means for pulling a vacuum down from underneath the support pad, is improved by adding a perimeter groove around the periphery of the recess, preferably spaced a small distance therefrom, with channels connecting the groove to the recess to transmit the vacuum. The perimeter groove provides a faster distribution of the vacuum, and provides a further means of sealing the cover sheet around the periphery of the recess, to provide more even and more reliable gel drying.

Abstract: There is taught a method and apparatus for a drying of a continuous moist web such as paper wherein the web is passed through a nip formed of two moving surfaces, one of these surfaces being a relatively impermeable material heated to a temperature of at least 120.degree. C., the other surface being formed of a relatively porous material and being maintained at a temperature below 100.degree. C., while maintaining a pressure on the moist web sufficient to prevent blowoff.

Abstract: An overboot is described which is adapted to be worn over a conventional boot or shoe and which is further adapted to connect to a ski (e.g., a cross-country ski) or a showshoe. The overboot includes an elongated, generally flat sole member. Attached to the periphery of the sole member is a flexible, water-resistant upper member which extends upwardly from the sole. The upper member can be opened to allow a boot to be inserted; closure means is adapted to close the upper member around the boot. Strap means are used to urge the boot forwardly in the overboot and to secure the boot to the sole member. The overboot is adapted to fit more than one size of boot. A connection member projects forwardly of the upper member for detachably connecting the overboot to a ski or snowshoe. The sole member can be flexed between the forward and rearward ends.

Abstract: A manipulation element for closing and latching a rear spoiler of boot on the leg of a skier. The manipulation element is journaled on the rear spoiler so that journalling of this element tensions a cable which closes the spoiler on the leg of the skier. The manipulation element comprises a U-shaped lever having an open space therein adapted to receive a second manipulation element which can, for example, lock the heel of the foot in the boot. In this way, two manipulation elements can be positioned on the dorsal zone of the spoiler. In another embodiment, the manipulation element includes two lateral ribs, each having a groove extending along the length of the rib for engaging and protecting the cable.

Abstract: A foot presser device, particularly for ski boots, composed of at least one presser connected to a wedge on which the foot rests. The presser is acted upon by actuating means in order to exert a selected pressure on the foot. The presser spans the foot entirely and is connected to the wedge in at least one point.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ski-track forming apparatus with a track-forming unit (1) having two parallel track-forming tools (2), extending in the track direction. In order to form a ski-track, when a ski course is formed, along the ideal line of the course in one operation, the track-forming unit (1) is fastened to the end of an arm (3) the other end of which is supported for horizontal and transverse movement relative to the track direction on a guide rod support means (4) which can be mounted on a vehicle (VD), which is preferably a track-laying levelling caterpillar vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a readily removable display sheet which, when mounted onto a perforated board, provides a novel display system for arranging and displaying salable goods to customers. The readily removable display sheet mounted to the perforated board comprises a flexible display covering substrate adapted for mounting onto the perforated board. The substrate has located therethrough a plurality of apertures arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. The size and location of the respective apertures is substantially the same as the size and location of the respective apertures in the perforated board. This facilitates the connection of display support members within the apertures and to the perforated board. The covering substrate is readily removable from the perforated board for replacement by another display sheet.

Abstract: A foldable firearm stock for use with a grenade launcher or other weapon. A hinged butt portion, when moved into the folded configuration releases the lock permitting the stock frame to pivot from an extended position to a storage position above and aligned with the weapon barrel.

Abstract: A transport apparatus for moving a plurality of article transport devices into and out of a plurality of stations includes an endless band conveyor which moves above the stations, a plurality of article transport devices being supported on and moved by the conveyor past the stations, a first motor connected with the conveyor for moving the conveyor to move the article transport devices to each of the stations in turn, a second motor connected with the entire conveyor apparatus for raising and lowering it thereby to move the transport devices and the articles they support at each station into and out of the stations for treatment, and a common control unit connected with the motors for moving the conveyor past the stations and for moving the conveyor up and down and for coordinating these operations. The conveyor itself comprises a pair of parallel endless bands on which the transport devices are supported and are moved.

Abstract: A scent propagation device (10) for luring animals and then masking the scent of a human who is hunting game has a line (21) of substantial length that is wound on a free-moving spool (20). The spool (20) is rotatably mounted within a leak-proof container that is comprised of an upper housing (11) that sealingly mates with a lower housing (12). A plug (40) in the body of the container may be removed to open a channel to the interior of the scent propagation device (10) so that a liquid concentrate of a desired scent may be added. The line (21) is absorbent and becomes saturated with the scent. To disperse the desired scent, the user withdraws the line (21) from the container by tying the line (21) to a fixed object and walking away from that object. The line (21) is guided to exit the container through a bushing (26) that also partially meters the scent concentrate and extracts excess liquid concentrate.