Abstract: A mop stabilizing structure for use in a mop bucket includes a shelf having notched portion which serves to grasp a mop handle to maintain the mop in a vertical position in the mop bucket. Preferably, the notch portion is made from a thin web-like material which forms a narrow lip along the inner periphery thereof which acts to firmly secure the mop in an upright position. The mop bucket preferably includes button-like locking mechanisms which maintain the handle in a rigid, stationary and vertical position relative to the mop bucket which, during handling and transport of the mop bucket, prevents the mop bucket from tipping. The base of the bucket also preferably includes an anti-skid surface composed of rows of raised protrusions, one row of which is aligned with the free end of the shelf to maintain the mop in an upright position during handling.

Abstract: A bug guard for a beverage can includes a retaining slot adapted to receive over the can tab actuator. The bug guard is secured to the top lid of the can by bending the tab actuator upward, sliding the tab actuator through the retaining slot, and bending the tab actuator downward. The bug guard includes a plurality of apertures in alignment with the drink opening to allow a consumer to drink from the can while preventing insects and debris from entering the can through the drink opening.

Abstract: A shield for a pop top beverage container that provides a barrier to foreign objects entering or exiting the container while permitting the flow of liquid from the container. The shield is formed of resilient and flexible material and is positioned adjacent to the inside of a shearable tab of a pop top container and secured there so that when the shear tab of the pop top is displaced inward into the container.quadrature.it causes the shield to deflect inward to permit the shear tab to pass and there after, resiliently repositions itself so that it forms a liquid traversable barrier positioned in the opening created by the displacement of the shearable tab.

Abstract: Disclosed is the method and apparatus for preventing algae growth in open-topped cooling tower reservoirs and the like which utilizes a porous flexible sheet material placed over the open top of the water reservoir, such sheet material characterized by the fact that it has an effective shade factor to prevent the growth of algae in the reservoir but is porous to allow cooling air--water interaction.

Abstract: A mop stabilizing structure for use in a mop bucket includes a notched shelf which is vertically positioned inside a mop bucket above the base and below the lip of the bucket. Preferably, the shelf is manufactured as an integral part of the mop bucket and has a tapered notch for accommodating a variety of mop types and sizes. In addition, according to the invention, the lower interior of the bucket is preferably provided with an anti-skidding surface which is also preferably integrally formed with the bucket. The invention may be applied in buckets having different sizes and shapes, is inexpensive to manufacture, and is simple to use.

Abstract: A beverage can opening protector made of a single piece of a flexible, resilient, waterproof material, and having a rounded head portion to cover an opening in a beverage can, a tail portion, and a pair of arms attached to opposite sides of the tail portion and positioned diagonally outward toward the head portion. In the first embodiment, there is a pocket in the head portion, to receive a tab of a beverage can. In the second embodiment, there is a slot in the head portion, through which can pass a tab of a beverage can. In the third embodiment, there are holes in the tail portion, and a peg on the upper surface in the head portion, with the tail portion able to be turned so that it contacts the head portion, and can be retained thereon when the peg passes through one of the holes.

Abstract: A beverage container in the form of an aluminium can has a top plate in which a dispensing aperture is formed by pulling a tab so as to inwardly displace a tongue portion. A filtering means is resiliently mounted within the container so as to be deployed at a location traversing the dispensing aperture after the tongue portion has been inwardly displaced. The filtering means may be a perforate plate and may have perforations defining a competition visual indication whereby the token becomes visible only after the container is opened.

Abstract: A cover for a container in which the container has a top, an outer lip, and a tab opener. The cover is a generally planar disc removably placed within a recessed area on the top within the lip. The disc has a screen covering the opening in the top for preventing objects from entering the can while allowing fluid to flow for drinking by a user. The cover further has a slot in which the tab extends partially through the slot such that the slot engages the tab preventing the cover from rotating upon the cover being subjected to external forces. Also, the cover has a notch at the edge of the disc for permitting easy removal of the cover from the container.

Abstract: A protective cover for a drink opening in a liquid container. The cover has openings large enough to drink through but small enough to prevent insects, such as bees, from entering the liquid container. The cover contains a portion which will fit under the tear tab on a conventional drink container and the tab will secure the cover to the container, but will allow it to be removed when the container is thrown away and, thereby, reused.

Abstract: A safety ring for an end of a fire extinguisher is characterized by an underlying portion adjacent the lowermost end of the extinguisher. Flange portions extend upwardly from the underlying portion about the lowermost end of the extinguisher, to protect same and to enhance the retention of the ring on said extinguisher. The ring has a preferably U-shaped cross-section, and alternatively or additionally may be retained in operative protective relationship with the extinguisher by an adhesive substance or the like. Sloping upper edges of the flange portions provide desirable benefits, including reducing the risk of inadvertent dislodgment of the ring from the extinguisher and reducing the collection of water, dirt and the like on the edge of the flange. One or more holes may be provided in the ring to permit drainage of fluids and to permit easier cleaning of the ring. Hose-retaining means may be integrally provided with the ring.

Abstract: A safety ring for a pail to prevent access to the contents of the pail by a small child. The ring is adapted to fit within and interlock with a pail. Preferably the safety ring is assembled with the lid for the pail, but is separable from the lid once the lid has been attached to the pail, whereupon the ring will remain in the pail when the lid is removed to expose the contents of the pail.

Abstract: An opener for facilitating opening of a beverage can and precluding an entrance of debris or insects thereinto. The inventive device includes a beverage can having a lid extending across an upper end thereof. A guarded opening assembly is pivotally mounted to the lid and operates to effect fracturing of a frangible opening in the lid. The guarded opening assembly includes a screen positionable over the opening in the lid to preclude an entrance of insects or debris into the can.

Abstract: The inventive device includes a circular member positionable atop a beverage can. A semi-circular aperture directed through the circular member permits a projection of an opening lever of the can therethrough to secure the device to the can. A plurality of elongated apertures are directed through the circular member and are positioned for alignment with an opening of the can to permit egress of liquid from the can while precluding ingress of insects thereinto.

Abstract: The main theme in the design of this invention is to provide adequate protection while allowing for easy installation and removal without interrupting the operation of the device which is being protected. The two most important components of this invention are the use of resilient clips on the side walls with each clip having a leg extending inwardly allowing this leg to be inserted between the device and the surface, the second important component is the use of gasket material between the frame and the device to be protected. This combination allows for protection from the elements and from accidental operation even without either open end being covered.

Abstract: A reuseable lid for beverage cans which includes a cammed hinged flip lid (which is capable of being locked in place in an open or closed position) drip prevention lip protection shield, a release lever for greater mechanical advantage for removing the lid, and an integral grating which prevents insects and debris from entering the beverage can.

Abstract: A vented trash can is provided, which consists of a container having an open top for the insertion and removal of a plastic trash bag. A component is for allowing air to enter the container under the plastic trash bag when removing the plastic trash bag from the container. The normal vacuum in the container is now broken and the plastic trash bag can slide out rather than be suctioned against the inside of the container.

Abstract: A filtering device for a beverage container with a tab opening system, which acts as a protector for a drink opening of the beverage container, allowing a user to drink through it. The device is not manually activated, and prevents entry of insects or foreign objects, while at the same time filtering beverages enclosed in the container. This filtering device consists of a concave net filter in the shape of half of an egg, which is placed underneath a shearable tab portion of the tab opening system of the container, and is fastened into place by three rivets.

Abstract: A trash container with a tightly secured cover is provided in which a first engaging structure disposed on outer surface about an open top of a pail interlocks with a second engaging structure disposed on inner surface of a depending skirt of the cover to tightly secure the cover to the open top of the pail so that it will prevent an animal from entering through the open top and eat the trash therein.