Abstract: A razor has a blade unit containing a plurality of spaced blades. The blades are mounted in a manner which enables them to be readily moved apart to provide access to the space between the blades to facilitate the cleaning and removal of any lodged material from between the blades. Upon completion of cleaning, the blades are returned to their original position and are ready to again be used for shaving. A number of exemplary embodiments of the invention are described. Under an additional aspect, the invention is directed to a method of cleaning a multiple-bladed razor. Under the method, the blades are spread apart and the area between the blades is cleaned with a stream of water or the like. The blades are then returned to their original positions for further use in shaving.

Abstract: A pair of hairdressing scissors comprises first and second scissor elements pivotally connected together, each scissor element including a blade portion. The blade portion of the second scissor element has a cutting edge. The blade portion of the first scissor element includes a plurality of teeth that are spaced by an interval. Each tooth on the second scissor element includes a distal end having a first side that faces the cutting edge of the first scissor element and a second side that faces away from the cutting edge. The first side of the distal end of each tooth includes a distal first guide face and a second guide face extended from the distal first guide face. The distal first guide face has a slope smaller than that of the second guide face. The second guide face includes a cutting edge that cooperates with the cutting edge of the second scissor element for cutting hair. A distal beveled face and a third guide face are formed between the first side and the second side of the distal end.

Abstract: A tree pruner includes a fixation seat, a cutter, a link rod, and an auxiliary rod member which is formed of a support rod and an expandable push rod. The support rod is pivoted at one end with the link rod, and at the other end with a locating hole of the cutter. The expandable push rod is pivoted at one end with the link rod, and at the other end with the support rod. The auxiliary rod member serves as an auxiliary application arm between the link rod and the cutter, so as to improve the operational efficiency of the tree pruner.

Abstract: A rotary device useful for trimming vegetation which automatically feeds two flail lines to establish and maintain two rotary flails.

Abstract: A fire fighting tool for making a hole in a ceiling. The tool includes a body, a hook, and a handle. The body has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. The hook has a working area and is disposed on the first terminal end of the body and pierces the ceiling so as to form a piercing. The handle is pivotally mounted to the second terminal end of the body and has a normal position in which it extends perpendicularly outwardly from both sides of the body to assist in the piercing and a pivoted position in which it is pivoted against the body after the body has been inverted, with the handle then being inserted into the piercing in the ceiling and released away from the body back to its normal position to rest on a large area of the ceiling surrounding the piercing which is then pulled down to make the hole in the ceiling.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method of sighting and a sighting apparatus which can operate during the day and/or night. The subject device can be used on projectile type weapons such as guns and archery products. The subject method and device can be utilized with these various weapons such that a user can use the weapon during the day and/or night and sight under essentially all lighting conditions.

Abstract: An economical, compact guide for introducing multiple bends in one or more planes in a pipe, conduit, or other tube-like item. The guide has a gauge section rotatably attached to a mounting section and is affixable by means of a non-deforming clamp to the end of a pipe segment to be bent. The gauge section has a bend-angle gauge and a bend-plane level. The bend-angle gauge is a plumb arm mounted so as to measure and indicate the bending of a pipe to any degree of bend. The bend-plane guide is a 360° level mounted on an upper face of the plumb arm. Multiple bends are made in the pipe segment without removing or re-aligning the guide. This ensures that the initial reference position is maintained throughout the bending process and ensures that all bends are in the proper bend-plane, thus avoiding “dogging” between successive bends.

Abstract: Position detectors, welding system position detectors, methods of detecting various positions, and methods of providing position detectors are described. In one embodiment, a welding system positional detector includes a base that is configured to engage and be moved along a curved surface of a welding work piece. At least one position detection apparatus is provided and is connected with the base and configured to measure angular position of the detector relative to a reference vector. In another embodiment, a welding system positional detector includes a weld head and at least one inclinometer mounted on the weld head. The one inclinometer is configured to develop positional data relative to a reference vector and the position of the weld head on a non-planar weldable work piece.

Abstract: A spacing tool for determining the spacing between adjacent members of a structure including a pair of perpendicular planes, the planes intersecting along a line offset from the centerline of each plane, the pair of perpendicular planes including a first planar member having a first width corresponding to a first desired spacing between adjacent members in a structure; and a second planar member having a second width corresponding to a second desired width between adjacent members in a structure, the second desired width being less than the first desired width. Each of the first and second planar members further includes a side edge, and the spacing tool further includes first and second thickness indicia positioned on the first planar member side edge and the second planar member side edge respectively. The indicia correspond to the first width and the second width.

Abstract: An improved spacing and positioning tool is provided for facilitating spacing and positioning of parallel spaced apart construction materials. The tool allows for the installation of aligned parallel spaced apart materials in either of a first or second preferred orientation thereof. Preferably, the tool is used in a set of two, which are placed proximate opposed ends of the materials being spaced, to ensure correct spacing and positioning of the workpiece materials along the length thereof. The tool includes a spacer body with a plurality of evenly spaced apart rectangular cutouts formed in a front edge thereof. The sides of the rectangular cutouts are substantially transverse to a plane defined by the front edge of the spacer body. The back edge of the spacer body has a plurality of evenly spaced apart substantially V-shaped cutouts formed therein.

Abstract: A method and means for consistently applying and aligning labels is provided. A label form includes a label section having at least one tactile alignment guidance feature and a backing member removably attached to the label section. In one embodiment, the backing member having a first side and a second side, each removable from the label section independently and when the first side is removed from the label section, the alignment guidance feature on the label section is exposed so that the alignment guidance feature can be aligned with a corresponding alignment guidance feature on a stock member, such as a folder.

Abstract: A rail alignment system for locating a first end piece and a second end piece of a first rail section and a second rail section. The rail alignment system comprises (a) a first rail alignment tool for engaging and applying force to said first rail section; and (b) a second rail alignment tool for engaging and applying force to said second rail section. The first rail alignment tool includes: (1) a planar plate for extending transversely beneath said first rail section; (2) a pair of block members, each secured to said planar plate and each defining a threaded cavity which is substantially orthogonal to said first rail section and which are aligned with one another; (3) a pair of externally threaded bolts, each adapted for engaging one of said threaded cavities of said pair of block members; and (4) a pair of contoured rail engagement end pieces, each secured to an inner terminating portion of said pair of externally threaded bolts for engaging said first rail section.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in drying articles defining internal cavities within a conventional clothes dryer includes a manifold and a plurality of tubes extending therefrom. Each of the tubes is provided with various, circumferentially spaced and longitudinally extending ribs. The apparatus is adapted to be mounted within the clothes dryer, with the manifold being seated about an exhaust outlet of the dryer and a shoe, glove or the like to be dried being placed over a respective tube. Air flow into the dryer is caused to flow along the tubes, between adjacent ribs, into an internal cavity of the article, then into the manifold through the tube, and finally out of the dryer through the exhaust outlet.

Abstract: A process for producing a drying gas for drying one or more disk-like objects, in which a carrier gas and an active substance are mixed, as well as a drying process that uses the drying gas that is produced in this manner. Also, a drying-gas production device that is suitable for mixing a carrier gas and an active substance.

Abstract: A bladder for a sole assembly of a shoe with three dimensional controlled flex connecting/tensile members extending between the top and bottom outer layers of bladder. The connecting/tensile members are formed during molding of the bladder and comprise top and bottom portions that come together at a juncture. Since the outer perimeter and the internal connecting/tensile members are formed at the same time and of the same material, bonding problems between layers is eliminated and manufacturing is simplified. The connecting/tensile members are formed with a predetermined flex point in at least a portion of each member to reduce random fatigue stress concentrations. Broadly, there are two configurations: one in which the tensile member is constructed to collapse upon compressive loading, and one in which the tensile member is constructed to bend or fold upon compressive loading in a predetermined location.

Abstract: Mountain-climbing shoes with a non skid instrument are constructed in such a way that two through-holes are formed in the width of the back base of each shoe. Combination holes for setting plates are positioned in both apertures of the through-hole. A screw rod and a fixation rod are provided. A skid prevention part is hinge-combined so as to be supported by the setting plates and is rotatable centering around a rotary shaft pin. An elastic plate having a prolonged hole is fixed onto one side face of the skid prevention part. A fixation body is set on the elastic plate so that the fixation body is movable along the elastic plate. A flute is formed on both side faces of the fixation body and is combined with a protrusion. The fixation pin is inserted into and is fixed to a combination groove or a release groove formed in a righted-angle flute shape on both sides of the setting plate.

Abstract: The method of providing cleats on a boot sole to provide traction in all directions, that includes the steps providing the cleats to have profiles with short and long axes, locating the cleats to extend on the sole in criss-cross diagonal row configuration, the cleats oriented to have their long axes extending at positive and negative angles relative to the direction of the sole.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved vacuum excavation system for use in the excavation of earth, waste, or other materials. A slurry or spoils tank and vacuum system are mounted on a mobile base. If required, a fluid source may be used to loosen earth or hard-packed material that may be drawn into the tank by the vacuum system. The slurry tank includes a manifold system that may receive air or other fluid to agitate the slurry or spoils to facilitate the release of solids from the tank. An exit port is provided in the tank to allow controlled release of the slurry. A valve means is utilized to allow for the use of a pump or air moving system wherein flow may be directed alternatively between the vacuum function to draw a slurry stream into the tank and a pressurizing function wherein air or other fluid is forced into the tank through the manifold system.

Abstract: An excavating device configured to form a channel of predetermined cross section in the ground in an excavation direction. The excavating device includes an assembly of jet excavating units which together define the cross section of the channel and are each provided with at least one jet device. The excavating device also includes at least one sensor which is connected to at least one of the jet excavating units for measuring a force which is exerted on the jet excavating units by the ground substantially parallel to the excavation direction. A controller is provided for controlling the excavation by the excavating device on the basis of the force measured by the at least one sensor. The controller is adapted to set a flow rate of jet liquid which is used in at least one jet device.

Abstract: A bolting system for securing a first weldment including two spaced apart wall members, and a cross member connected to and extending between the wall members, to a second weldment including a wall member adjacent and in face to face contact with one of the first weldment wall members. The bolting system comprises a first plurality of least two openings in the one of second weldment wall member and the adjacent first weldment wall member, and a second opening in the other of the spaced apart first weldment wall members. The first plurality of openings are larger than the second opening. The bolting system further includes a rod bolt dowel in a tight fit in the first plurality of openings, the rod bolt dowel having an enlarged end which will not pass through the first plurality of openings, and having an opening through its center aligned with the second opening.

Abstract: A control system and method of using a control system for a thumb on an excavator allows the thumb to follow a workpiece held in a bucket when the bucket moves. The thumb control circuit is activated by the press of a button and thereafter maintains a constant reduced close fluid pressure of the extend port of the thumb cylinder until the open control is actuated.

Abstract: At their lower edge (6) excavators are provided with a tooth arrangement consisting of two parts (1 and 2), one part (2) being attached to the bucket (6) and the other part (1) being exchangeable. The two parts (1 and 2) are held together by means of a male and female relationship and a transverse aperture (3 and 25) with a locking body (4). When the exchangeable part (1) becomes worn it may start to become unstable. The object of the present invention is to eliminate this drawback and this is achieved in that the locking body (4) comprises two opposing flat surfaces, provided with one or more spacers (15-20) intended to restrict approach of the two surfaces towards each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid coupling for connection of an implement to an operating arm, with at least one pair of lock pins that are movably guided toward each other in alignment and that can be moved toward and away from each other by a drive and that penetrate into an aligned lock hole in the implement in their extended lock position. According to the invention, pre-centering device are provided to pre-center the retracted lock pins on the lock holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically-heated steam iron, in which an electric heating body is connected to an iron soleplate (2) in a thermally-conductive manner. The iron soleplate (2) is provided on its running surface with a coating or an additional soleplate having a relatively poor thermal conductivity. In accordance with the invention, the iron soleplate (2) has a thickened region (14) at its tip, the region (14) comprising a material that conducts and retains heat well, and being disposed in the soleplate tip region, so no disruptive drop in temperature occurs here. The thickened region (14) is embodied with two legs, which extend around a steam labyrinth (7) on the surface of the iron soleplate.

Abstract: Spaced upper and lower sections are connected to medial sections by fold lines forming a pleat. The upper, lower and medial sections have decorative indicia forming an integrated decorative image. One or more of the indicia bearing sections have tongues that span the pleat and, optionally, mate in slits or openings to form these sections into an integrated, front indicia bearing portion of the card. The medial sections of the pleat between the upper and lower sections are folded back from the upper and lower sections into a substantially juxtaposed relation. The tongue or tongues comprise material from at least one of the medial sections which is broken free of the medial section to form an opening therein. Both medial sections have openings, which openings align when the sections are juxtaposed for receiving a product.

Abstract: Two plastic film transparencies are rotatably attached side-by-side by engagement of film portions on one transparency with at least one incision on the other. There are images on each transparency and the rotatable attachment allows relative rotation of the transparencies to overlay the images on the transparencies. The images are cooperative so that overlaid images provide cooperative images. The rotatable attachment is accomplished by film portions on one transparency engaging an incision or incisions on the other. In some embodiments of the subject invention at least one of the transparencies is essentially circular. In all embodiments of the invention the relative rotation of the transparencies is in a range of 10° to 360°.

Abstract: A vehicular license plate holder is provided including a frame for removably receiving a license plate and a transparent plate positioned thereon. Also included is at least one locking assembly for preventing the removal of the license plate from the frame.

Abstract: A tamper proof livestock ear tag device including a male component and a female component. The male component includes a panel portion with a surface to carry indicia for identifying livestock, and a stem having a tip. The panel portion and the stem are made integrally of a same material, while the tip is made of a first plastic material and the stem is made of a second plastic material such that the tip is harder than the stem. The male component includes a predefined weakest point in which the male component will tear when a pulling force exceeding a predetermined value is exerted between the tip and the panel portion. The weakest point is at an interface between the stem and the tip. The female component includes an eye portion that is equipped with a retaining ring. The eye portion is made of a third plastic material and the retaining ring is made of a fourth plastic material such that the retaining ring is harder than said eye portion.

Abstract: A rotatable label system includes a container having a removable closure and a shell of heat-shrinkable material arranged about the container. The shell has a tamper-evident portion which extends over at least a portion of the closure to prevent its removal. The remainder of the shell comprises a rotatable label portion having indicia disposed thereon. The rotatable label portion is provided with at least one transparent window through which co-located indicia disposed on an inner label affixed to the container may be viewed. The rotatable label portion is rotatable relative to the container about a vertical axis thereof to enable viewing of a selected subset of the indicia disposed on the inner label. At least one perforation line divides the tamper-evident portion of the shell from the rotatable label portion and facilitates detachment of the tamper-evident portion.

Abstract: An adaptable and removable end labeling apparatus for labeling tubular and rolled materials including a base having a first side and a second side and a center rod having one end affixed in the center of the first side. The second side is adapted for placement of labeling indices. A resiliently adaptable circumferential wedge member coupled to the center rod and radially projecting therefrom is provided for adaptably friction fit coupling to an inner circumferential wall of the tubular and rolled materials.

Abstract: A decorative liquid globe is provided with an electric motor and pump unit for recirculating liquid within the globe. The unit can be located entirely below the liquid chamber and have only an inlet tube or passage and an outlet tube or passage interconnecting the unit with the liquid chamber. Alternatively, providing that the unit can be properly housed in a self-contained combination motor and pump unit, it may be completely immersed in liquid and the pump inlet and outlet effect the recirculation. In this latter construction, electrical wires can pass through and be effectively permanently sealed with a wall of the chamber in a manner that avoids the potential of electrical shorting. In neither instance is there any requirement of moving parts such as shafts passing through a wall of the chamber, and the leakage potential of the prior art globes is eliminated.

Abstract: A device is provided for enhancing the realistic appearance of flames produced by a simulated fireplace (gas or electric) by providing additional ambient lighting effects in response to sensed light intensity within the fireplace. The device includes a photosensor, a control circuit, and display lighting. The photosensor senses the level of light intensity produced by a simulated flame source and changes its resistive value accordingly. The control circuit has circuit parameters which uses the resistive value of the photosensor to determine whether to apply operational power to the display lighting. The display lighting consists of at least one lamp positioned above the simulated fuel bed. When simulated fireplace is operational, the display lighting of the device produces a “flickering” effect that is synchronized with the changes in light intensity occurring within the fireplace.

Abstract: A two-dimensional display having a three-dimensional visual appearance has printed on a substantially flat or planar surface a predetermined message or information. Superposed over the message is a lenticular lens. Adjacent to the message are a series of spaced apart lines which may either be coplanar or non-coplanar relative to the message. The spaced apart lines are arranged so that they are in a non-registration relationship with the spacing of individual lenticules forming the lenticular lens. The display produces an appearance of having the lines float or move as a viewer's focal angle or perspective of the display changes. A method for making such a display is also provided.

Abstract: A portable sign for attachment to a generally vertical surface such as a glass pane. The sign includes a sheet of electrostatically engaging material having printed thereon sign indicia and having a plurality of edges. A non-electrostatically engaging material or coating is disposed along substantially at least one of an entire front and back opposing length adjacent the at least one edge for easy finger grasp thereof and resulting sign removal from the vertical surface when signage is no longer desired.

Abstract: A display hanger for attachment to a “Pegboard” type of support panel is provided with an outer display panel that has a release coating, such as of silicone, for ready attachment, removal and replacement of labels that carry indicia pertinent to the marketing of products on the hangers to passing potential customers.

Abstract: A marketing display device such as a shelf or a “Pegboard” type hanger is provided with an outer display panel that has a Release coating, such as of silicone, for ready attachment, removal and replacement of adhesive labels that carry indicia pertinent to the marketing of products on the hangers to passing potential customers.

Abstract: A stacking modular frame system, assembled on a surface such as a table-top as opposed to being wall-mounted, with the individual frames interconnecting in three-dimensional form horizontally, vertically, or in combination. The structure is supported by long or short caps, which also top the structure to create stability. The caps and the frame fronts and backs all have corresponding notches that fit, each piece into the other, in a perpendicular fashion, thereby building the structure. Beginning with the caps, the structure can be built up multiple levels with multiple frames, each stacking perpendicularly on the previous, and can be built outwardly in the same fashion. The photo is centered naturally within the notches in the separate frame front and back pieces.

Abstract: An adaptor (10) which allows a standard cartridge firing action to be used with a muzzle loading firearm (100) is described. The adaptor includes a breech plug (12) and a nipple (16) and is configured to be inserted into the barrel (108) of the firearm adjacent the receiver (104). The breech end (16A) of the nipple (16) has a conical shape. In use, a standard ignition cartridge (150) with a casing (150A) and a head (150B) with a primer (154) mounted in the flash hole (152) in the head is loaded into the receiver of the firearm. Next, the ignition cartridge is moved into the breech end (108A) of the barrel such that the casing extends into the center bore (14) of the breech plug and the breech end of the nipple extends into the end (152B of the flash hole in the head of the cartridge and is adjacent the primer. When the firearm is fired, the firing pin (114A) contacts the primer which ignites the primer.

Abstract: An improved trigger mechanism for a single action revolver. The device features a pawl which rotationally mounts upon a hammer having a firing position in which a hammer is cocked, and having an at rest position in which the hammer is biased against the revolver frame. The pawl has an engagement end which cooperatively engages and rotates an indexing ratchet of a rotating cylinder at a first end. A means for disengagement of the engagement end of the pawl from cooperative engagement with the indexing ratchet when hammer is in said at rest position is provided by a second section extending from an axis pin providing a mount for the pawl on the trigger hammer. A cam end having a length determined to provide operative contact with an interior wall surface of a shaft formed in said revolver causes a rotation of the pawl upon the axis pin thereby laterally translating said engagement end out of operative engagement with the cylinder ratchet when the hammer is rotated to said resting position.

Abstract: A gun lock assembly formed of two major components, a chamber blocking rod member and a locking rod member. The chamber blocking rod member has a shank portion that is longer than the gun barrel to be blocked and a 90 degree extension terminating in a closed loop. The locking rod member has an open end and and a locking aperture end. The opening in the open loop is of sufficient width to accept the smaller of the cross sectional dimensions of the the trigger guard and the locking aperture end is sized to be introduced into the closed loop of the blocking rod member. The open loop of the locking rod is assembled to the trigger guard and the locking end is introduced into the closed loop and locked. The blocking rod member can not be removed without unlocking and removing the lock.

Abstract: A firearm locking mechanism for handguns primarily comprising a locking assembly with first and second ends, said first end having first and second arms bifurcated parallel and spaced apart to receive a handgun. The locking assembly further has an elongated member, which serves as latching means to remove the firearm from the locking assembly. Interacting with the elongated member is a locking system controlled by a key, giving the authorized user the ability to set the firearm locking assembly in a “locked” or “unlocked” mode. The firearm locking assembly prevents the removal of the handgun when the trigger guard is obstructed within the first and second arms. The present invention is primarily utilized with firearms such as pistols and revolvers.

Abstract: An adapter for attaching sound suppressors or other auxiliary attachments, such as a grenade launcher, to a weapon having a flash suppressor mounted on the end of a gun barrel. The adapter includes an adapter pilot specific to the caliber of weapon. Interchangeable adapter pilots allow a single adapter system to be utilized on various weapons having different calibers.

Abstract: A bayonet lug clamp and mount assembly is provided for use with a rifle having a T-shaped bayonet lug with slots formed in a central portion thereof. A housing is configured to slidingly engage the bayonet lug. A lever incorporating an accessory mounting rail is pivotally coupled to the housing for movement towards and away therefrom. A jaw is movably mounted in the housing and has teeth that are aligned with the slots in the bayonet lug when the housing is slid thereon. A piston/cylinder assembly is coupled to the lever and to the jaw. When the lever is pivoted towards the housing with the teeth aligned with the slots in the bayonet lug, the piston/cylinder assembly presses the jaw against the bayonet lug as the teeth engage the slots. The lever can be locked to the housing in order to assure that the clamp does not move when the rifle is fired.

Abstract: A pistol laser sight mounting device comprises a base, a base cover, an L-shaped rod, and a receiving member. The base is provided with a retaining slot for disposing a pistol trigger guard, and with a first fastening portion having an arcuate surface. The base cover is fastened with the base such that the retaining slot is sealed off by the base cover. The L-shaped rod has a fixed arm and a suspension arm. The fixed arm is provided with a second fastening portion which is fastened with the first fastening portion of the base. The receiving member is provided with two arm portions and a receiving through hole for holding the pistol laser sight. The receiving member is fastened with the L-shaped rod by the two arm portions which are fastened with the suspension arm of the L-shaped rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a firearm aiming device and includes a camera mounted on a handgun for relaying images to a monitor carried on the torso of the user.

Abstract: A collapsible animal decoy is disclosed wherein a cover is disposed over a frame having a plurality of struts pivotally attached to an opening mechanism slidably disposed on an elongated shaft, forming an animal shape having a body, neck and head portion. The opening mechanism has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the opening mechanism is positioned at the top end of the elongated shaft and the plurality of struts are extended outward. In the closed position, the opening mechanism is positioned at the handle end of the elongated shaft and the plurality of struts are collapsed against the elongated shaft for storage and transport. In addition, the struts freely rotate around the elongated shaft to give the decoy a realistic movement. A means for emitting an animal call may be incorporated into the shaft such that the rotation of the frame causes the decoy to emit the animal call.

Abstract: A fishing lure designed to reproduce, when it is pulled along in the water, the swimming movements of a live fish. The lure(1) is in the general shape of a fish comprising a head (2) and a tail (4) linked by a soft and flexible body (3) having a longitudinal axis (5). The head (2) receives, proximate its front surface (6), a front spoon (7). The lure includes, besides the front spoon (7), at least three additional spoons including a central spoon (8), an anal spoon (9) and a caudal spoon (10).

Abstract: A case for storing and carrying ice fishing equipment and related tackle comprises a bottom portion having a bottom panel, upwardly extending front, rear, and end walls which define a bottom portion cavity. The case further includes a top portion having a top panel, downwardly extending front, rear, and end walls which define a top portion cavity. The top and bottom portions are pivotally coupled along the rear walls thereof, respectively, such that the portions are movable between open and closed configurations. Each cavity is substantially occupied by a foam insert which defines a plurality of compartments. The case further includes a partition pivotally mounted between the top and bottom portions. When the top and bottom portions are in an open configuration, the partition is selectively movable between a first position parallel to the bottom panel and seated upon a respective foam insert and a second position parallel to the top panel and seated upon the other foam insert.

Abstract: The present invention is a lawn edging made of plastic material and comprising a ridge extending along a length thereof. A soil covering portion extends from and along the ridge. A soil penetrating portion also extends from and along the ridge at an angle from the soil covering portion. The soil penetrating portion has an anchoring projection along an edge thereof. A lip extends from and along the ridge, along a median of the angle mentioned above, away from the soil covering portion and the soil penetrating portion. The angle mentioned above is less than a right angle such that when the soil covering portion is bent at a right angle with the soil penetrating portion, the lip extends away from a plane defined by the soil penetrating portion. The lawn edging is also collapsible and bendable to form a coil having parallel coil layers.

Abstract: A decorative plant stand is disclosed with integrated drainage and rotation features. A decorative exterior finish of the stands hides an interior support frame and drainage water collecting and storing subsystems. Wheels or other rotation means are hidden under a base portion of the stand for allowing the stand to be rotated for uniform lighting and ventilation. A shut-off valve is provided within the drainage water collecting subsystem so that the drainage water storing subsystem can be conveniently emptied without spillage.