Abstract: Apparatus including an elongate support plate mounting a plurality of spaced clamp members therealong at predetermined spaced intervals. Each clamp member includes a clamp support plate spaced from the elongate support plate rotatably mounting a plurality of clamp arms defining medial clamp members each including a free terminal upper end oriented in an opposed direction along the support plate. A single engagement arm is mounted on an end clamp member with the single arm directed interiorly of the elongate support. Each arm includes a resilient curved linear engagement nose for securement of a handle rod between pairs of clamp arms of separate clamp members.

Abstract: A toothbrush storage mechanism that includes a number of rectangular boxes having permanent magnets thereon for attaching the individual boxes to a magnetically permeable mounting plate carried on a bathroom wall. The individual boxes can be selectively removed from the mounting plate and placed in a suitcase when it is desired to go on an overnight trip (when the contained toothbrush will be needed).

Abstract: A merchandising system for paint brushes and the like characterized by open-top shipping cartons each having a removable top cover and a wire frame within the carton having a base member retained against the bottom wall of the carton and a plurality of pegs extending generally perpendicular from the base member in spaced apart relation for supporting a plurality of brushes from each of the pegs. To display the brushes, the top cover is removed from the cartons and the cartons are inserted in a bracket which supports the cartons at an angle relative to an upstanding panel member with the brushes hanging downwardly at such angle from such pegs.

Abstract: A quick insert and quick release tool holder for gripping the handle of a tool, or the like. The tool holder has a disk-shaped flexible friction holder with a central aperture for gripping around a tool handle. A release mechanism is operable by the use of only one hand to expand the aperture and release the tool handle.

Abstract: A paint brush and paint roller holder adapted to be releasably connectable onto the upright end wall of a paint tray. In one embodiment, the invention includes cooperating first and second molded members which are cooperatively clampable together on either side of the flange and end wall of the paint tray. The preferred embodiment is integrally molded as a single member. A generally horizontally disposed platform is positioned above the paint tray structured to support both a paint brush and paint roller separately, allowing free access to the paint by either brush or roller, and facilitating paint drippings therefrom to freely fall back into the paint tray. The upright main portion is structured to include lines of weakness for breaking away the portions therebelow to accommodate various standard paint tray depths.

Abstract: A tooth brush case is provided having a separable handle and liquid reservoir, the handle portion of the tooth brush being securely engaged in the handle of the case and the bristle portion of the tooth brush being received into the liquid reservoir when the device is closed. The reservoir is free-standing and includes a filler opening adapted to fit a mouth of a commercially available sterilizing or mouth wash solution. An abbreviated handle portion is provided in a second embodiment.

Abstract: A device for suspending handled tools such as brooms, spades and rakes coising hook means and mounting means for said hood means, said mounting means defining a pivot axis for said hook means, said pivot axis extending substantially horizontally, said hook means having a front elevation which is substantially S-shaped and comprising a mounting shaft portion located in said mounting means so as to be pivotable about said horizontal axis, a linear portion extending substantially at right angles to said mounting shaft portion in a generally downward direction, a further portion extending in a substantially horizontal plane from said linear portion, said further portion being substantially C-shaped or S-shaped in plan view, and a hook portion extending from said further portion.

Abstract: A device for suspending and securing animals, particularly live poultry, or for suspending and securing objects which have an elongated portion such as tools or janitorial implements. The device comprises a generally "U"-shaped frame with an object grasping means attached thereto. The frame has two arms pivotably attached thereto, and two resilient flexible gripping members are provided for attachment between the distal ends of the pivotable arms and the frame. The flexible gripping members are attached in a manner to form a generally "X"-shaped object grasping area at the forward open end of the frame when the device is in an open or ready position. When an object such as chicken legs are pushed into the central gripping area, the two pivotable arms rotate in an inward and downward direction causing the flexible gripping members to grip around the object.

Abstract: A paint and brush holder is provided and consists of an elongated housing for supporting a paint brush in a vertical position over a paint reservoir base with paint brush bristles facing downwardly so that in one situation paint can drip from the bristles back into the paint reservoir base and in another situation paint can cover the bristles to keep them moist when the paint brush is not being used during a short period of time.

Abstract: A paint brush holder for placing in a paint bucket to be wholly enclosed therein comprises an open framework cylindrical structure shaped to conform to the shape of the paint bucket. A plurality of radially-directed prongs provide supports for the paint brushes and are provided at two different heights. A transverse bar functions as a lifting handle and a scraper bar for removal of excess paint from brushes.

Abstract: The double-circle utility holder of the present invention, characterized primarily by its holder body being provided with two circular clamp portions, one at the top and the other at the bottom. In the center of each clamp portion there is a holding hole, with a frictional rubber washer attached thereto. The holder is made of elastic material. Owing to the elasticity of the material, the holder can be bent till the two clamp portions are almost in contact with each other so that the round rod handle of the tool can pass through the holes of the clamp portions, and when the bending force is released, the clamp portions hold the handle of the tool firmly by the friction exerted thereon by the rubber washer. In addition, the back of the holder is provided with a slider on an opening in its central portion so that the holder can slide on a rail or is individually secured to a wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending articles from a surface is disclosed having a head portion and three arm members extending outwardly from one side of the head portion, arranged at an angle with respect to the head portion and having a triangular configuration.An article to be suspended is hung from the first arm member and extends between the second and third arm members which restrict the articles transverse movement. Both the first and third arm members are bent near their distal ends to restrict the articles movement in a longitudinal direction with respect to the arm members. The first arm member is also provided with an extension beyond the second and third arm members to allow for easy replacement of an article.

Abstract: A merchandise display system is disclosed which utilizes a vertical pegboard to which is attached a plurality of variously positioned horizontal tracks. The tracks include upper rails, lower rails and spaced pegboard securing fasteners and may be moved relative to the pegboard only by removing the track fasteners from pegboard holes and then reinserting the fasteners in other pegboard holes. A plurality of merchandise supporting hooks of suitable design to engage upon a track rail is provided to hang and to display mops, brooms, brushes and the like. The hooks are attached to the tracks intermediate the fasteners and are designed for horizontal sliding movement along the rails intermediate the fasteners. The hooks are designed to permit limited lateral movement relative to the stationary pegboard when either empty or when loaded with merchandise.

Abstract: A mop handle stabilizer having a mop handle receipt member positioned on an inside upper portion of said bucket and a mop handle projection positioned on a mop handle adapted for the mop handle projection to be engaged into said mop handle receipt member to hold the mop in an upright position in the bucket.

Abstract: Paint brush valet is a device having a semi-circular shaped base portion comprising a network of cross members which form a series of base openings for adequate paint drainage, a base supporting member and means to attach over the brim of the original and alternate paint containers. The device is utilized when the user retires from painting temporarily and places the free bristle end of a paint brush upon the base and leans the handle against the paint brush handle supporting member.

Abstract: The product consisting of fused synthetic tufted brushes comprising at least two or more integrally connected brushes joined with a means consisting of a package-type retainer in order that the connected brushes may be hung or displayed for consumer purchasing. The connected means may be subsequently removed in order to allow use of an individual brush.

Abstract: A caddy assembly for storing a cleaning wand. The caddy includes a housing for storing the wand cleaning head, the wand handle extending downward through a groove in the housing. The caddy housing may be readily locked in an open or closed position by engaging the cleaning wand with the housing lid or a bracket mechanism, respectively. The assembly also includes apparatus for mounting the caddy in a vertical, upright position.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a surface coatings applicator and applicator cleaning container assembly where in the applicator has a special contoured handle with several openings that aid in the proper cleaning/soaking of the applicator's bristles/filaments when used in conjunction with the special cleaning/soaking container. Furthermore said bristles/filaments may be of differing lengths, color/shade and/or color patterns so as to aid in the proper dipping of said bristles into a container of surface coatings.

Abstract: A toothbrush whose handle is provided with a disc-shaped or otherwise configurated indicia-bearing member extending laterally beyond one or both marginal portions of the handle. The indicia-bearing member can constitute that end portion of the handle which is remote from the bristles, such member can be adjacent to this end portion, or such member can be nearer to the bristles than to this end portion of the handle. One or more hooks and sockets can be provided on the indicia-bearing member to facilitate suspension of the toothbrush in such orientation that the bristles are located at the upper or lower end of the handle. The indicia-bearing member is formed with a flat, concave or convex surface which carries one or more indicia-bearing labels and is surrounded by a raised border.

Abstract: The invention is a portable rack formed as a molded unit having a plurality of niches formed in a horizontal ledge portion to support a plurality of bats or other objects in a vertical position, and guide arms and adjustable clip means affixed to the back of a vertical mounting plate to enable the device to be mounted on a wire-screen backstop, or alternatively, screw disposed through openings in the vertical mounting plate to enable the device to be mounted on an interior building wall.

Abstract: A wall-mounted rack from which a plurality of toothbrushes may be hung next to each other, the rack being molded of semi-resilient plastic and including a horizontal row of hooks on its front side each hook being a portion of a button that can be inwardly pushed into a recess so that the button pivots about its lower edge, and a toothbrush, suspended by its hole on the hook, and resting against a downward tab of the button, is thus forwardly pivoted at its lower end for easy grasp by being separated from adjacent brushes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for elongated articles such as handles of brooms, fishing rods and other sporting equipment. The holder comprises a base member 11 to which is attached a pair of curved metal strips 15 of channel construction. An elongated bristle strip 17 is mounted in each metal strip 15 so that the bristle strips extend towards each other in end-to-end contact. The bristles may, however, be spaced apart and the metal strips 15 may be adjustably mounted on the base member 11.

Abstract: A holder for a plurality of tools having shafts or handles; a plurality of notches, each for a handle, with each notch having two side walls and at least one of the walls being sloped, and a gripping roller resting against the sloped wall and engaging the tool shaft or handle by wedging against it.

Abstract: A handle for a paint brush or similar tool which facilitates the removal of the paint brush from a display device where the brushes are stacked on a cantilever-type display arm. The paint brush handle includes a generally vertical slot adapted to slidably engage a flat, generally vertically oriented cantilever arm to maintain the brushes in general relative alignment along the arm. The slot in each paint brush handle includes a pair of upwardly converging canted surfaces on the bottom end of the slot to facilitate removal of the brushes from the cantilever arm, for example by a customer desiring to purchase a brush. The paint brush handle may include a hollow interior, or the handle may be solid throughout in which case the canted surfaces terminate in a generally central crown. A generally circular aperture is provided at the upper end of the slot to define a "keyhole" slot so that the brushes also may be displayed on a hanger having a circular cross-section.

Abstract: A holder for toothbrush including an elongated upright tubular body of an internal diameter to slidably receive the brush portion of the toothbrush and having, intermediate its length, an integral internal circumferential shoulder, the lower surface of the shoulder being tapered conically upwardly to a reduced internal diameter of a dimension to slidably receive the handle portion of the toothbrush and to receive, with some resistance, the brush portion of a toothbrush, such that when the brush portion is forced upwardly through the reduced internal diameter the brush portion is retained within the holder where it is protected. When the user wishes to withdraw the toothbrush, the handle portion is pulled downwardly, pulling the brush portion back through the restriction. The upper surface of the reduced internal diameter portion is a horizontal circumferential ledge which assists in retaining the brush in the stowed position.