Abstract: The present invention relates to tools such as scissors, shears, pruners, and the like, which are resiliently biased to an open position, and which have a locking mechanism to keep these tools in a closed configuration. More particularly, this invention is concerned with tools having a pair of cooperatively engaging members provided with a resilient lock slidable within slots formed in these members. The lock includes a button having a yieldable head merging into a shank extending through the slots, the shank being joined to a cap. The head and cap have concavely shaped faces so that they are effectively in contact with the tool in respective annular regions of the tool, the area of these regions being proportional to the degree of compressive force applied to the lock.

Abstract: A skimming ladle is provided, which consists of a bowl that is capable of holding a liquid with a fatty oil therein. A spout is formed on one side of the bowl. a handle that is fixed to the bowl extends therefrom for manipulation of the bowl. A structure in the bowl is for guiding the liquid away from the fatty oil when the liquid is poured out of the spout, so that the liquid will be free of the fatty oil when exiting the spout.

Abstract: A can opener comprising a housing having a handle. A cutting wheel having a cutting edge for severing a can wall is mounted in the housing. There is a traction wheel having a gripping surface to engage the can. The traction wheel are rotatable and the axis rotation is substantially perpendicular to each other. The wheels are positioned adjacent and spaced apart from each other to define a gap to accept a can to be opened. One of the wheels is movable towards the other to engage and lock the can between the cutting wheel and the traction wheel. The cutting wheel then acts to sever the can wall and the traction wheel acts to move the can past the cutting wheel. There is a first thrust surface associated with the housing and a space, adjacent, second thrust surface associated with the movable wheel.

Abstract: A Wood Pencil Sharpener and Pocket Holder which allows a pencil to be stored in a shirt pocket such that the pencil and pencil point are contained within a tube and covered sharpener, thus eliminating lead pencil marks on the shirt and inside the shirt pocket. In addition, this device can sharpen the pencil while containing the loose shavings within a detachable cover.

Abstract: A device for engaging a vehicle chassis has mounted thereon a pair of tandem axles to be aligned perpendicular to frame rails of the chassis and parallel to one another, the device creating the alignments and having first and second spaced apart pairs of laterally spaced towers for engaging the ends of both tandem axles in a manner to maintain them parallel to one another, structure for supporting a rear end of the chassis in fixed position; and structure for moving the front end of the chassis to a predetermined position relative to the towers and being laser directed to position the chassis perpendicular to at least one of the axles.

Abstract: A laser marker which includes a casing having a battery chamber covered by a lid, a level bearing plate fastened to the casing at the bottom, a level mounted on the level bearing plate above the casing, adjustment rack pivotably fastened to the casing by two spring-supported locating plates and two axle caps to hold a light concentrator, a rotary socket covered by a lens cover to hold a lens in line with the light concentrator, whereby the adjustment rack is turned on the casing and retained in the desired angle by the locating plates, and the rotary socket is turned on the adjustment rack to let the light of the light concentrator be emitted through the lens and formed into a light spot or a line of light projected on an object.

Abstract: An archery bow torque sight that allows an archer to improve accuracy by overcoming or substantially reducing the twisting and/or turning motion of a bow about the hand grip when force is applied as the archer draws the bow to an anchor point. The torque bow sight includes an elongated support bracket having a front sight in which a first single sight line is vertically disposed and a rear sight in which a second single sight line is vertically disposed so as to be superimposed over the first monofilament. The second sight line must be equal to or greater than the diameter of the first sight line. A yardage indicator is mounted within a compartment defined as part of the housing of the front sight by means of an improved adjusting device.

Abstract: A directional indicator made to fasten around the wrist for guiding the user in a predetermined direction, including a magnetized needle attached rotating dial balanced on a pointed pin inside a casing, a needle pointer fastened to a center shaft on the rotating dial, a convex lens covered on the casing over the rotating dial and marked with a fluorescent mark, whereby the needle pointer is maintained in alignment with the fluorescent mark to guide the user toward the predetermined direction.

Abstract: A level marking method including providing a hose having a first end and a second end; filling the hose, at least partially, with a liquid so as to form a water head; leaving the first end of the hose open to atmospheric pressure; closing the second end of the hose by airtightly fixing a pressure sensor to the second end of the hose near the water head; connecting a solenoid inker having an inking level to the pressure sensor, said solenoid inker being operated by ON and OFF signals dispatched from the pressure sensor and automatically drawing a mark at the inking level when it operates; configuring the hose so as to define a reference level by obtaining a reference level pressure value from the pressure sensor; arranging said pressure sensor such that it dispatches an ON signal at the reference level, and dispatches an OFF signal otherwise; and marking the level by vertically displacing the second end of the hose so as to cause the pressure sensor to dispatch an ON signal.

Abstract: The layout tool is used for marking the positions for building materials, such as studs, joists, rafters, trusses and rough door opening trimmer studs, before nailing in permanent position on wall plates and sill plates. The layout tool has templates that are the same width of building materials, that are attached at indicia markings, "on center", from either end of an extruded member and the interlocking design of the manufacture keeps them perpendicular. Also provided are the rough door sizes that are indicia marked and layout can be marked from either end of invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roll tape measure, consisting of a housing upper part and housing lower part, a perforation in the housing upper part for a release button, a spring drum with tension spring placed in the housing, whose end is connected with the housing lower part, a back stop for the tension spring, a flexible tape measure rolled up on the spring drum and a release catch that can be actuated by the release button. The perforation for receiving release button is placed in the housing upper part eccentrically to the housing and release button is connected with a U-shaped element, into which a tongue designed in an elastically springy manner extends, which is connected on one end with the ends of both legs of U-shaped element and with release button and on whose other end the release catch is placed. The U-shaped element with elastic tongue extends over center axis of the housing.

Abstract: A locking and measuring device which includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first spaced end wall and a second spaced end wall, with a first opening in the first spaced end wall, and a second opening in the top wall, an extendable length of substantially strong and durable, yet bendable material having a terminal end, the length of material being normally, retractably stored in the housing with the terminal end at all times exteriorly accessible of the first opening; the terminal end of the length of material includes a locking end zone to be inserted into the second opening wherein it is matingly received and releasably captivated until released; along the length of material graduated indicia are provided defining a measuring scale.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining a process parameter of a material in a processing system having two containers. The material being monitored is disposed in one container and a single thermal energy control device is applied to both containers. The heat flux of each container is determined while the single thermal control device is applied to both containers. The process parameter is determined in accordance with the determined heat flux. The thermal energy control device may be a single heating surface for warming the two containers, or a cooling device such as a refrigerator. The process parameter may be the drying rate of the material and the drying rate can be determined during the processing of the material. The drying rate and the percent of drying can be displayed and the thermal energy level of the containers can be controlled according to the determined drying rate. A calibration procedure for calibrating the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A drying machine has a drying chamber for drying an article cleaned with an inflammable solvent as a detergent. A hot air supply channel communicates with the drying chamber and a heater is mounted in the hot air supply channel. A hot air evacuation channel communicates with the drying chamber and a hot air transfer device is mounted at a voluntary portion of the hot air supply channel and the hot air evacuation channel. A control device is provided for driving control of the heater. A first temperature sensor is mounted on the downstream side of the heater in the hot air supply channel and a second temperature sensor is mounted at a position shifted to the drying chamber in the hot air evacuation channel. The control device controls the heater so that the difference in the temperature detected by the first temperature sensor and the temperature detected by the second temperature sensor is kept within a safe temperature range.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe sole having an accommodating portion and several ventilation holes formed through the side wall of the accommodating portion. A pressure-operated electric generator is provided in the accommodating portion and produces a voltage signal when pressure is repeatedly applied on the shoe sole during use. A cooling apparatus is provided inside the accommodating portion and produces cold air when the electric generator supplies the voltage signal to the cooling apparatus so as to cool the foot of a user. An air permeable and waterproof cloth covers the top surface of the shoe sole and surrounds the electric generator and the cooling apparatus except for the top surfaces of the same. A middle sole covers the upper portion of the assembly of the shoe sole and the cloth and has an accommodating hole formed therethrough so as to allow the top surface of the cooling apparatus to extend through the accommodating hole. A shoe pad is disposed on the top surface of the middle sole.

Abstract: A soft medical boot having an articulated splint bar for adjusting the angle of the foot of a patient disposed in a supine position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sole system for use especially with an athletic shoe or prosthesis. The sole includes a coupled spring configuration that forms a collapsible, longitudinal arch to permit maximum storage and release of energy during the running cycle.

Abstract: A shoe sole insert has foam-filled independently compressible regions that extend through a midsole and beyond an outsole bottom surface so a particular region, when it strikes a traversed surface, is compressed vertically and expands horizontally against the midsole. In one embodiment, five groups of such regions are beneath the metatarsal bones and proximal phalanges. In a second embodiment, two transversely extending regions are beneath forward and rearward portions of the metatarsals. The rearward transverse region has a ridge that is farther from the outsole bottom face than a ridge of the forward transverse region. In another aspect, an array of regions below the tarsal and calcaneus bones is arranged so a region at the very rear of the heel compresses vertically to a greater extent than a lateral side region in response to the same striking force, so pronation tends to be corrected.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an intermediate layer for a shoe sole consisting of a hollow shell having convolutions disposed along the periphery thereof. The convolutions are adapted to cushion the foot by compressing when force is applied thereto, and expanding to their original configuration when the force is relieved. An inner filler material may be provided within the shell for added cushioning and resilience.

Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.

Abstract: A protector worn over a cleated shoe. A two layered sole includes a deformable upper layer and a non-deformable lower layer. Right and left upper sections wrap around the cleated shoe, one upper section partially overlying the other, and mutually attaching by hook and loop material. Each upper section is generally configured as an inverted V, attaching at two points to the sole. At the point of the V, two parallel attaching strips overlie or underlie corresponding strips, these strips bearing interlocking hook and loop material. Cleats on the shoe sink into the upper, deformable sole layer. A low wall built into the protector sole at the heel retains the shoe heel thereon.

Abstract: A shoe and method of forming the same having an upper portion which includes an individualized indicia display area in any one or more of the side quarter panel, tongue, or heel portion of the upper portion of the shoe. The shoe includes an outer covering material in which a window or opening is formed to make visible and accessible an indicia attachment panel underlying the outer covering material. A frame member having substantially the same shape as the window or opening projects from the indicia attachment panel through the window or opening with the outer perimetric edges of the frame member legs closely adjacent the corresponding perimetric edges of the window or opening. An indicia display panel is adhered, preferably by stitching, to the indicia attachment panel with the perimetric edges of the indicia display panel in abutting contact with the inner perimetric edges of the frame member legs.

Abstract: A carrier is described that adapts an excavator with an dozer blade to a tote bucket or scoop. The excavator carrier rests on the blade at its bottom with the blade serving as the back of the carrier. Dumping capability is provided by pivoting the carrier on mounting pins between a mounting bracket added to the back of the blade at its top and a corresponding mounting bracket on the carrier. A backhoe on the excavator can be used to lift the front of the carrier causing the carrier to pivot on the mounting pin and dump material through the separation of the the carrier and the blade at its bottom. Side plates of the carrier extend beyond the back of the blade in a shearing action to maintain self alignment. Quick separation of the carrier from the excavator blade is obtained by simply removing mounting pins on which the carrier pivots and using the backhoe to move the carrier conversion away from the excavator or backing the excavator away from the carrier.

Abstract: Establishing that pressure-influencing factors other than leakage of gas have stabilized before testing the integrity of a vessel in a system including the vessel, a reference vessel that can be connected to and isolated from the vessel, a common source of pressurized gas, a gauge to measure the difference between the vessel pressure and the reference vessel pressure and a computer capable of recording a series of pressure-difference measurements and mathematically manipulating them, the method including equalizing the pressures in the two vessels, then isolating them from each other for a preselected time period, then recording the pressure difference between them at the end of the time period, again equalizing the pressures and repeating that sequence until the pressure difference at the end of two consecutive time intervals is the same, thereby establishing that pressure-influencing factors other than leakage have stabilized.

Abstract: A dragline bucket rigging includes at least one pair of components removably secured together by a connector pin assembly including a U-shaped spring retainer clip. The clip removably snap-fits beneath a protective cap secured to the outside face of one of the components and within an open-ended channel defined between the cap and the component face. Legs of the retainer clip abut the sides of the channel and nest within a pair of diverging slots formed one on each side of a retainer pin when the latter telescoped through an opening formed within the cap and into a connector pin hole in the component. The legs thereby act to prevent the pin from rotating or being removed axially from the hole and yet the clip can be easily removed allowing the pin to be removed axially to disconnect the rigging components.

Abstract: A steam garment iron (10) having a sole plate (11) upon which there is mounted a body (15). Within the body (15) is a tank (14) which receives water to be delivered the sole plate (11) for the purposes of generating steam. The sole plate (11) has a number of fins (107) which radiate from a predetermined position (steam chest) (110) to where the water is delivered. The sole plate (11) also has a channel (111) extending longitudinally adjacent the heating element (44) into which water is pumped for the production of a jet of steam. Also mounted on the sole plate (11) is a thermostat (30), while the element (44) has a deviation portion (160) located adjacent the mounting (38) of the thermostat (30).

Abstract: An interchangeable display system including a mounting for a display element, the mounting including a support backing and upper, center and lower face panels mounted to the support backing and spaced forwardly of the support backing with two elongated slots extending lengthwise between the respective face display elements and which cooperates with the upper slot, and a lower mounting hook on the back of the display element cooperates with the lower slot so that the two hooks retain the display element and can slide along the respective slots to assemble and disassemble the display element in position in front of the mounting. The display element itself may have face panels separated by a slot so that a superimposed display element provided with a mounting hook on the back thereof can be mounted in front of the display element.

Abstract: A multi-layer three-dimensional display has three layers which are spaced apart in a common frame, with the front two being semi-transparent. Each layer is painted with a portion of an image, with the foreground details being on the front panel and the background on the back panel, etc. The central panel is a solid transparent sheet with the illustration applied thereto, and also being provided with a series of opaque, closely spaced light stripes. The front panel is preferably made of a screen similar to a window screen but could alternatively be a transparent sheet with or without a single grid of parallel lines. The display has an interior illumination means which cooperates with the visual effect of the front panel over the striped central panel in front of the opaque background panel to give the display a special shimmering effect and enhance its three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: A two piece picture frame for carrying and displaying an image carrying sheet in an inner frame, which is detachably secured to an outer frame for sheet installation and removal from the inner frame. The inner frame has corner brackets that are removably held in interlocking engagement with inner framing members, with studs from the brackets extending through a background panel of the outer frame and detachably retained therein by wing nuts.

Abstract: A metal or wooden picture frame is provided with a traverse brace which comprises a channel having inward turned flange edges. A T-shaped fitting has means for attachment to the frame and a leg which is narrower than the space between the channel flanges but wider than the space between the inturned edges. A lock screw threaded through a tapped hole in the leg is tightened against the channel web, forcing the leg against the inner surfaces of the inturned edges and thus locking the brace to the frame. In one form of the invention the opposite end of the brace is locked to the opposite side of the frame by a similar fitting. Alternatively, a strap may be tightened to opposed brace sections. In a modification, an eye engageable with a picture hook may be locked to the brace. In another modification, an arm may be locked to the channel to extend laterally to receive a screw having a knob bearing against the back of a print, etc, within the frame to prevent sagging.

Abstract: Presented is an indicating register that serves for indicating the content of magazine or the like, and having a simple and space-saving construction. Several pivotably-journaled pages each have a page appendage projecting from their pivot axis and offset relative to one another in the axial direction. A carrier unit is movable transversely to the pivot axes of the pages by means of a drive, and has several followers that are likewise axially offset to one another and additionally have a constant offset in the transport direction, and with movement of the carrier unit come into working engagement, one after the other, with the associated page appendages, and carry pages along until they run up against a previously turned page or against a stop.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for hydraulically powering a moving display. In accordance with the apparatus, there is provided a housing having an actuating member affixable thereto. There is further provided a reservoir means in fluid communication with the housing for storing a liquid and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and housing for pumping the liquid into the housing at a selected orientation and rate of flow. A liquid receiving cup is disposed within the housing and affixed to the actuating member such that the cup may be lowered within the housing by the weight of the received liquid. A distance limitation member proximate the liquid-receiving cup is provided for restricting the vertical distance the cup may travel within the housing and facilitating the release of the received liquid. The actuating member is actuated in timed relation to the vertical movement of the cup within the housing so as to power a mechanical or electrical display or the like.

Abstract: An improved illuminated sign for adhesive bonding to the inner surface of a pane of transparent material such as the glass of an automotive window comprises a backing panel, a planar electroluminescent lamp, and an indicia-bearing member. The indicia-bearing member is smaller in planar extent than an assembly of the backing panel and the lamp. Strips of double-sided adhesive tape are applied to the border of the backing panel. The second adhesive surface of the tape is used to bond the assembly of the backing panel, the lamp and the indicia-bearing member to the inner surface of an automobile window or the like.

Abstract: A support apparatus (10) having a base (14) from which a sign member (16) is suspended having a flexible member (18) in which the sign member (16) is secured (20) to the flexible member (18) and in which an adjustable engagement (26) is secured to the base (14) and spaced apart from the securement of the sign member (16) to the flexible member (18) to adjustably engage the flexible member (18) to position the sign member (16) to a desired distance from the base (14), as well as a method of using the same. It further includes a flexible member (18) in which a sign member (16) is secured to flexible member (18) and providing a support (40) for the flexible member (18) at a location spaced apart from the securement of the sign member (16) in which the sign member (16) and a portion (42) of the flexible member (18) between the support (40) and the sign member (16) are displaceable relative to the support (40).

Abstract: A battery-operated rotating sign employs a mechanically efficient speed-reducing mechanism and a power controller to reduce power consumption and, hence, increase battery life. The device is particularly suited to a ceiling-mounted, vertically-suspended rotating sign. A resilient power transmission strand extends from the vertical shaft of the motor to the sign which hangs from the bottom end of the strand. The power controller includes electrical circuitry having a timer which cycles between "on" and "off" periods. During the "on" period, the rapidly turning motor shaft winds up the resilient strand; and during the "off" period, the energy stored in the strand is released to the sign which turns slowly at the opposite end of the strand. Additional energy savings are provided by a photodetector circuit which disconnects the battery at night when operation of the sign is not desired.

Abstract: An identifying device for affixation to laundry items and to further identify an owner of the laundry items. The identifying device is a one piece unit which has a first end and an opposite second end. The first end has a male member formed thereon and the second end has a female member formed thereon. The one piece unit is hinged between the first end and the second end so that the one piece unit may be folded over the laundry item. The male member of the device is irremovably connected to the laundry item by pushing the male member through the laundry item and joining the male member with the female member. Indicia means are formed on the device to permit identification and matching of pairs of laundry items.

Abstract: A magazine for a firearm includes at least one tubular member for receiving a plurality of cartridges. The tubular member is displaceably mountable on the firearm to permit displacement between an inoperative position for receiving fresh cartridges and an operative position for dispensing cartridges from the tubular member into a barrel of the firearm. A gate member is pivotally mounted at an open end of the tubular member and has a protuberance in the path of an end cartridge to inhibit ejection of the cartridge from the tubular member. The gate member co-operates with a loading mechanism of the firearm and is operable to displace the gate member out of such path.

Abstract: A lock assembly is arranged for positioning between a firearm trigger and the firearm frame within the trigger guard, such that the lock housing is arranged to indicate a false key lock through the bottom wall thereof, but is arranged for ease of accessibility to the firearm by pivotal displacement of the first side wall having a projecting latch arranged for engaging a recess within the locking loop directed through the top wall of the lock housing.

Abstract: A butt stock extender for a rifle to avoid the impact of recoil on an adjacent head portion of the operator.

Abstract: A decoy assembly having a winding mechanism and an anchor. The assembly comprises a decoy element having forward, rear, upper, and lower portions. A recess is formed within the lower portion. A keel element has a forward, rearward, upper and lower portions. An opening is formed between the lower and upper portions of the keel element. A nonrotatable axle is positioned across the opening intermediate the forward and rearward portions of the keel. The upper portion of the keel element is operatively coupled with the lower portion element with the opening and recess in alignment. A spool assembly has an inner radial portion fixed against rotation with respect to the nonrotatable axle. An outer radial portion is rotatable with respect to the inner radial portion. A spring has a fixed end secured to the inner radial portion of the spool assembly, and a movable end secured to the outer radial portion of the spool.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of its use is provided for baiting a fishing line. A handle has a hole therethrough and a surface for gripping the handle. An elongate tube has a proximal end and a distal end and is fixedly engaged with the hole of the handle at the proximal end. The distal end of the tube has a terminal edge which may include a sharp edge for cutting through a bait. In use, a free end of the fishing line is threaded first through the tube, from the distal end to the proximal end, and then through the handle. The free end of the fishing line is then secured to the handle. A looped portion of the fishing line is then extended from the distal end of the tube and along the tube. The tube is then forced through the bait such that the distal end of the tube extends clear of the bait. The free end of the fishing line is then drawn out of both the tube and the handle.

Abstract: A rod rest supporting device includes an tripod having a tripod socket, a rotary member mounted in the tripod socket and locked by a lock screw, a cradle fastened to the rotary member by a fastening screw to hold a rod rest, on which a fishing rod rests, wherein the rotary member can be turned on the socket of horizontally when the lock screw is loosened; the cradle can be turned on the rotary member vertically when the fastening screw is loosened.

Abstract: A spoon lure for fishing in fresh water or sea water, comprised of a wedge-shaped strip of highly reflective metal or any other suitable material that is bent to a radius along its length and width, with a rudder at the wide end of the wedge set at an angle to the length of the body and rolled in the opposite direction of the radius. At the narrow end of the wedge, or the leading edge, there is a hole for fastening a swivel device which in turn is fastened to a fishing line. At the wide end, or trailing edge, there are two holes for fastening a hook. One hole is on center of the wide end at the base of the rolled wing and one hole is on the corner opposite the rolled rudder. This configuration results in a lure that will spin through the water with a tight pattern when the hook is placed in the center hole. When the hook is moved to the corner hole, the action changes to a slower spin with a random dodging or darting motion, resulting in a much wider pattern.

Abstract: The combination of a fishing hook, a weight, and an artificial bait which in use appears to have a moving mouth. The weight has a tapering head with a wire loop eye for attachment to the hook. The flexible artificial bait with an openable mouth is operable by tugging on the fishing line that passes through the head of the bait and is connected to the hook. The hook preferably has its eye and its point embedded in the bait.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved retractable snag-proof fish hook system so that fisherman, whether trolling or fly fishing, may move their lure through any part of lake, stream, river, or other body of water without the hook of the lure becoming entangled and snagged upon underwater obstacles. The lure secures the hook within a chamber of the lure that is open to both the top and bottom surfaces of the lure. A biasing member forces the hook, which is pivotally secured within the chamber, against a stop wire so that only the rounded portion of the hook extends from the lure through the bottom opening. A barb located on the end of the hook is released from the chamber only when a fish bites onto the lure, pushing the rounded portion of the hook back into the lure, thus moving the barb end of the lure out of the lure and into the fish's mount, hooking the fish.

Abstract: The invention is a line releasing fishing float and kit. The invention includes a line ring, attached to or for attachment to the body of an at least hemispherical fishing float, and a line catch disk. The line ring and line catch disk, and optionally, a float and an amount of adhesive, comprise the components of the inventive line releasing fishing float kit.

Abstract: An animal trap is provided which facilitates the humane capture of animals, especially rodents such as mice. The main components of the trap include a valve and latch located within a housing. The latch moves in response to movement of a plate within the housing, upon which bait is placed, releasing the valve to securely seal an entrance way into the housing. The valve is guided into the entrance way by a shaft.

Abstract: An insect trapping apparatus having a spring actuated vacuum pump for capturing an insect within a container. The apparatus utilizes a nozzle that automatically extends therefrom upon an actuation of the vacuum pump by a user. An insect drawn into the apparatus by the vacuum pump is captured within the container and may be selectively released therefrom by the user without excessive harm occurring to the insect.

Abstract: An extruded plastic structure for edging a plant (tree, shrub or other planting) in a lawn. The strip has a border section, which slopes upward slightly to attach to a vertical ridge, usually in the form of an inverted rectangular section. A porous foam center permits watering of the root structure of the tree The edging is constructed as two symmetrical half circular sections which may be snapped together around the tree.

Abstract: An improved cut flower storage and display assembly is provided having a plurality of vertically spaced storage and display containers and including integral container dividers formed by the configuration of the vertically spaced containers. The assembly includes a liquid circulation system formed by discharge apertures in upper containers, a removable pump in a lowest one of the containers and a flexible liquid line connected between the pump and an uppermost container. The liquid circulation system permits easy removal of a container needing cleaning and replacement of the container needing cleaning with a clean container, so that the container needing cleaning can be cleaned remote from the apparatus.