Abstract: With the object of removing moisture from a system of N.gtoreq.2 elongated hollow guiding members (20) for cable-like elements (27), in the system a gas flow (G) is maintained. The gas flow is supplied to the system by way of a gas-supply opening (29) of a coupling-in number (23) coupled to first ends (21) of a number of K hollow guiding members (20) and discharged from the system by way of a gas-discharge opening (30) of a coupling-out member (23) coupled to first ends (21) of the L=N-K remaining hollow guiding members. A coupling-through member (26) coupled to second ends (24) of the N hollow guiding members (20) provides a gastight coupling-through between the second ends (24) of the K hollow guiding members and the L second ends of the L remaining hollow guiding members. Preferably K=N-1, and the N-1 hollow guiding members are located within the Nth hollow guiding member.

Abstract: A glove dryer attachment for a boot dryer includes a boot dryer attachment flange that is configured to mount on a boot dryer. A panel on the boot dryer attachment is provided with ribs projecting from the panel and defining air duct passages, including air inlet passages along one side of the panel and air discharge passages along the other side of the panel. The ribs and panel define open airway connections joining the air inlet passages and air discharge passages. The boot dryer attachment flange includes a baffle arranged to guide air into the intake passages and outwardly from the discharge passages.

Abstract: A shoe bar is useful for drying shoes in a conventional clothes dryer. The shoe bar has a relaxed length that is equal to or slightly greater than the inner diameter of the drum of the clothes dryer. The bar ends are inserted into the shoes. The bar is manually bent and placed in the drum. One shoe is placed against the drum inner diameter, and the other shoe is placed proximate the drum diametrically opposite the first shoe. The bar is released. The elastic material exerts a restoring force that tends to return the bar toward its relaxed configuration. The bar is too long to relax completely, so it remains at a working configuration whereat it urges the shoes against the drum. The shoes remain pressed against the drum, so they do not tumble when the clothes dryer is operated to rotate the drum.

Abstract: Apparatus for directing a flow of pressurized air into a vehicle or other compartment includes an air bag inflatable in response to the flow of pressurized air. The air bag includes an inlet opening for receiving the flow and an outlet opening for delivering the flow inside the compartment. Further, the air bag is sized to permit a first portion of the bag, including the outlet opening, to remain inside the compartment while a second portion is withdrawn through a compartment opening. Upon inflation, the bag then expands with air sealing pressure against the perimeter of the compartment opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying and storing an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing includes a tray having a bottom face that is adapted to be supported by an underlying surface such as a counter-top, and an upper face. A plurality of pegs extend out from the upper face, and each peg is sized and arranged so as to be able to support an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing. Each peg is mounted to the tray in such a manner as to be movable between a first storage position, wherein the entire peg is positioned relatively close to the upper face for storage and packaging, and a second, operative position. This permits the apparatus to be conveniently folded for packaging and storage purposes. Another aspect of the apparatus involves disk holding structure, connected to the upper face of the tray, for holding baby bottle disks in a location that is isolated from areas of the tray in which liquid may collect.

Abstract: A vessel drier for producing a powder material, includes a cylindrical container, a heating source, and a plurality of heat conductive members. The cylindrical container has an inner space to contain a fluid raw material and is adapted to rotate along a rotation axis thereof. The heating source is provided outside the cylindrical container to heat the cylindrical container. The heat conductive members are provided at an outer surface of the cylindrical container so as to enlarge the area of the outer surface of the cylindrical container.

Abstract: A golf glove drying attachment for a golf cart or a golf bag, intended to improve air circulation through the glove while the user is on the golf course. The glove drying attachment includes a slightly tapered shell for holding the glove, and a clamp for attaching to a golf cart. As the golf cart is driven, wind from the golf cart dries the glove. Alternatively, the shell may include a battery powered fan, and attach to a golf bag.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an apparatus for drying protective clothing, jackets or the like, in which the clothing is hung up over carrying elements which are coathangerlike in shape, where one or more carrying elements 2, 2', 2" which are formed by tubes and are equipped with exit apertures 4 for air used for drying are arranged on a distributor tube 1 for the air used for drying, the interior of said elements being in communication with the interior of the distributor tube 1, and additional exit apertures 5 for the air used for drying being disposed on the distributor tube 1 adjacent to the carrying elements which are coathangerlike in shape.

Abstract: A desiccant accessory for shoes and the like is provided for the removal of moisture therefrom. The accessory includes an external pouch having an internal chamber with an opening at one end, a transparent packet made of permeable material detachably connected with the pouch adjacent the open end, a reusable desiccant arranged in the packet for adsorbing moisture from surrounding air, and an indicator combined with the desiccant for alerting a user when the desiccant has adsorbed a maximum amount of moisture.

Abstract: An apparatus for renewing a roof system of a building includes a blower having an intake port and an exhaust port in gaseous communication with the interior of the roof system to reduce the moisture content of the roof system. A method of renewing the roof system includes the steps of blowing air into the roof system until the roof system is dried to a predetermined level and applying a coating or second covering to the dried roof system.

Abstract: A container drying device for quickly drying containers such as glasses, bottles, jars, and mugs. The container drying device includes an air blower with intake and an output with an elongate conduit fluidly connected to the output of the air blower. The conduit is outwardly extended from the air blower over a base. At least one tubes is upwardly extended from the conduit. The tube has an open upper end and a plurality of spaced apart side apertures. A tray is disposed around the tube.

Abstract: This invention is a shoe dehumidifier, which consists of an air-processing unit and an air-distribution unit. The two units are joined through a retractable air duct. A fan and a heating element are located on the top portion of the air-processing unit. Air is drawn into the air-processing unit by the fan, and is then warmed and dehumidified by the heating element. Through the air duct, heated air is guided into air-distribution unit and driven into the shoe. Air routing grooves outside the air-distribution unit then evenly guide heated air to different locations inside the shoe, achieving an overall drying effect. The design of the retractable air duct allows the unit to be folded making it easy to transport and store.

Abstract: A process and device for heating at least one portion of the internal fitting of a boot, for thermoforming the fitting. The heating of the internal fitting, at a temperature of about 120.degree.-140.degree. C., is done while the fitting is arranged within the boot. The heated air is emitted from an air distribution element, in which each outlet is positioned relative to the internal fitting at least at a minimum predetermined distance. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes an arrangement for positioning a pair of air distribution elements into respective ones of a pair of boots, including respective seats that receive the vamps of the boots, thereby positioning the boots with their heels extending upwardly, and respective abutments that limit the introduction of the air distribution elements within the boots.

Abstract: A pressurized air distribution network of conduits terminates in small, needle-like nozzles adapted to penetrate a wall, ceiling or layers of flooring, or other moisture-laden areas, such as trapped air space beneath cabinets, through an unobtrusive, easily repaired hole. Air is dispersed by positive-pressure nozzles within the area and collected by nozzles of negative pressure relative to the air pressure within the area. To maintain equal air distribution about a large area, air pressure at the several positive-pressure nozzles is maintained approximately the same by an air supply ring disposed about the relevant room. Spaced apart about the ring are several manifolds, each feeding air to a nozzle. The ring is maintained at near constant pressure, that is, with minimum pressure gradation about the ring, by attaching several air blowers around the ring. In lieu thereof, a central blower provides air to a duct which divides at least once into multiple conduits at at least one branch location.

Abstract: A footwear dryer support rod that includes an interconnectable rod assembly including a fixed length rod section, a circuit housing rod section, and a spring loaded telescoping rod section; an alarm circuit housed within the circuit housing rod section including a detecting circuit and an alarm circuit, the alarm circuit including an electrically driven audible output device; two disk shaped, resilient protector pads, one resilient protector pad being securable to the end of the fixed length rod section and one resilient protector pad being securable to the end of the spring loaded telescoping rod section; a first moisture probe pair extending outwardly from the end of the fixed length rod section and positioned through one of the resilient protector pads; and a second moisture probe pair extending outwardly from the end of the telescoping rod section and positioned through a one of the resilient protector pads.

Abstract: A boot dryer (1) comprising an electric motor driven blower which is contained in a blower housing (2). The blower forces air past a deodorizer pad and through a flexible hose (16) which is placed inside a boot. A toe piece attached at the end of the flexible hose prevents flow blockage. In a preferred embodiment, a liquid deodorizer is applied through a port in the blower housing onto an absorbent pad mounted within the dryer. The flexible hose (16) may be detached and the blower driven by a small battery so that the blower portion of the unit can be easily carried by back packers.

Abstract: Hanging bar for drying long lengths of pasta, having in cross-section a profile which narrows from the top down, and the surface of which has a raised pattern with a repeating motif such that the lengths of pasta rest on several successive asperities of the pattern along their bent-over part in contact with the bar.

Abstract: A pipe coil is heated in the furnace of a heat treatment apparatus. The oil adhered to the inside of the pipe is vaporized by this heating. In this state the oil removing gas is fed at one end into the pipe which gas is in the high temperature enough to maintain the vaporizing condition of the oil. The vaporized oil within the pipe is discharged by the feeding of the gas at the other end of the pipe while the oil is in the vaporized state.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying scent to clothing has an enclosed compartment having a top, bottom and side walls. A horizontal perforated shelf extends across the compartment and divides the compartment into upper and lower portions. A closeable access opening is located in the side walls of the compartment for placing articles of clothing on top of the shelf. An air circulation conduit connects the upper and lower portions of the compartment. A fan is connected to the conduit for moving air therethrough from the upper portion to the lower portion of the compartment. A scent cartridge is in communication with the compartment in the path of air passing therethrough so the passing air will pick up the scent of the scent cartridge whereupon the scented air will move into the lower portion of the compartment, thence through the shelf and articles of clothing, and thence into the upper portion of the compartment and back into the conduit.

Abstract: Air flow in a hollow wall, ceiling, or floor is created by forcing air into or drawing air out of the wall, ceiling, or floor through a hole around a pipe through which the pipe extends from the wall, ceiling, or floor. The apparatus of the invention includes a body that fits around the pipe to position an end against the wall, ceiling, or floor surrounding the pipe and hole and provides for the connection of an air flow hose thereto. The air flow hose provides a source of pressurized air or a source of vacuum to force air into the wall, ceiling, or floor or draw air therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus for the enhanced drying of shoes and boots is provided, having a main housing cylinder having a first end cap secured to a main housing, with a fan motor and screen directing forced air into a heated grid of the main housing cylinder, with the main housing cylinder including directing conduits, with the directing conduits arranged for receiving L-shaped tubes for insertion within boots, and wherein the organization is arranged for disassembly for securing the L-shaped conduits within the main housing during transport and storage of the organization.

Abstract: A drying device for warming or drying boots, gloves, mittens, and other articles has a pair of flexible hoses attached to an air blower and manifold. The remaining end of each hose is inserted into a boot or glove to facilitate warming or drying the inside of the boot or glove when air is forced through the flexible hoses by the air blower and the duct assembly. The length of the each flexible hose is independently adjustable so that the invention can be used with a variety of boot and glove sizes. Optional nozzles at the ends of the flexible hoses direct the air being blown into the boots, gloves, mittens, or other articles toward specific areas of the boots, gloves, mittens, or other articles. A spring clip is positioned inside the flexible hoses to help direct the flexible hoses into the boots or gloves to be dried and to keep the boots, gloves, mittens, or other articles held together.

Abstract: A system and method for supporting a superconductor tape during a heat treating process includes a cylindrical spool which is longitudinally split into a first half and a second half. Clamps are provided to hold the halves of the spool together in a first configuration. Additionally, shims are provided which can be positioned between the halves and which, in cooperation with the clamps, hold the halves of the spool in a second configuration. Before the heating process, the superconductor tape is wound onto the spool while it is being held by the clamps in its first configuration. The clamps are then released and the superconductor tape is subjected to the heating process. After the heating process, the shims are positioned between the halves, and the clamps are reengaged to form the spool in its second configuration. The superconductor tape can then be removed from the spool.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving articles, such as lids for containers, from one location to other locations depending on processing requirements of a manufacturing operation wherein a continuous supply of lids are separated into units, each having a plurality of lids, which units are moved into a plurality of infeed stations and transferred to one of a plurality of inclined generally planar surfaces in spaced apart generally parallel relationship and wherein the lids roll over the inclined generally planar surfaces under the influence of gravity and wherein the transfer of a unit from an infeed station to one of the plurality of inclined generally planar surfaces and the movement thereover is controlled by a plurality of pivotally mounted gates. Heating means are provided for curing a heat curable coating on portions of the lids when necessary.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for drying the inside surfaces of gloves. The glove drying devices include a perforated hollow drying form in the shape of a hand. A tube is mounted to the inside of the drying form in order to improve the air flow into the interior of the form. A heating means is provided for mounting inside the tube in order to heat the air which flows into the drying form and to enhance the air flow.

Abstract: A pipe coil is heated in the furnace of a heat treatment apparatus, The oil adhered to the inside of the pipe is vaporized by this heating, In this state the oil removing gas is fed at one end into the pipe which gas is in the high temperature enough to maintain the vaporizing condition of the oil.

Abstract: A drier for articles of clothing including a suitcase-like container having a storage section and an equipment section divided by a base plate. A plurality of conduit members are initially stored in the storage section, and can be removed and selectively assembled into various rack configurations on which articles of clothing may be hung or drying. The conduit members are assembled into one or more racks that are mounted on the base plate in communication with an equal number of conduit openings. A blower and heater disposed within the equipment section draw air through an air inlet, heat that air, and force it through the conduit openings and upwardly through the conduit members. The heated air is expelled through a multiplicity of air outlet apertures disposed within the articles of clothing being dried. A fragrance dispenser operating in conjunction with the blower can uniformly dispense a deodorizer or preferred scent throughout the articles of clothing.

Abstract: An inside-out heating method provides efficient and economical heating of wet cement during the curing phase in building structures. Hollow building blocks and their cement joints may be heated by applying forced hot air injected at the base of the wall. The hot air rises up through the wall and out of the open end of the top course of block by the chimney effect of the hot air rising through the ducting created by the aligned vertical passageways in the hollow blocks. The hot air is distributed through the wall by a manifold and injection tubes which provide air ducting from a heat source, such as a forced air propane heater. Temporary holes are broken through a low level course of block to receive the hot air injection tubes. After the cement has fully dried, the injection tubes are removed and the temporary holes are filled in with cement.

Abstract: A light weight, portable, and totally self contained unit for drying footwear, gloves and the like. A motor driven fan is energized by a battery pack by way of a switch to draw in air and through ports in a housing and to direct the air into a Y-divider and through two discharge tubes and into the item requiring drying.

Abstract: Apparatus for creating a flow of air in a hollow wall or ceiling to aid in drying a wall or ceiling which has become wet generally through a disaster such as broken pipes, flooding, leaking roof, includes a conduit having a first end sized and configured to fit and be secured over and around an opening in a wall or ceiling which has an electrical box mounted therein. The conduit will generally be provided with holes positioned to be aligned with the usual cover plate mounting holes in a wall switch or outlet, or fixture mounting holes in the box itself, through which screws can be positioned to effect securement of the conduit. A second end of the conduit is configured to accept the end of an air supply hose or a vacuum supply hose, such as extending from the outlet or the inlet, respectively, of a usual air blower, and an air flow passage extends from the second end to the first end to direct air into or draw air from the wall or ceiling through and around the electrical box.

Abstract: A footwear drying insert includes an elongated foot-shaped body defining opposing toe and heel ends and including tubular inner and outer layers of material that are secured together to define an intermediate space between the layers and an interior space within the inner tubular layer. A plurality of baffles are formed between and connect the inner and outer layers of the body together. The baffles extend in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis between the toe and heel ends of the body to divide the intermediate space into compartments. A desiccant composition is enveloped within at least one of the compartments, and structure is provided for exerting outward support on the body during use. The support structure is compressible to allow the insert to be deformed for insertion into and removal from the footwear.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus serve for drying industrial barrels (60). The industrial barrels (60) are positioned on an inclined base (12, 20) and are enclosed by a pressure-tight vacuum hood (30). A suction pipe (40) that is connected with the vacuum hood (30) extends through a bunghole (63) provided in the tilted barrel (60) at its lowest point (71) where the residual liquid quantity (70) gathers. A heating rod (55) is arranged inside the suction pipe (40). The suction pipe (40) is connected to a vacuum pump (48). The heated suction pipe (40) removes from the interior of the barrel (60) at first die liquid residual liquid quantity (70), and then the vaporizing residual liquid. Compared with conventional methods, using hot steam for drying, this method leads to cost savings and an improved drying effect (FIG. 1 ).

Abstract: An improved heating method and heating nozzle useful in the forming of a two-piece thermoplastic foam cup assembled from two thermoplastic foam pieces on a cup-forming turret machine. The method and apparatus of the invention prevent premature sticking of the foam bottom piece to the foam sidewall piece and result in better sealing of the foam bottom to the sidewall.

Abstract: An oven for drying the sealing compound on beverage and food can ends utilizes a prior art serpentine track along which a line of abutting can ends is conveyed through a drying chamber in which heated drying air is directed against the edges of the can ends through a plurality of linear nozzles. The improved apparatus of the present invention utilizes a drying chamber which substantially surrounds the track and includes a plurality of nozzles which direct a substantially uniform flow of drying air against all sides of the line of can ends. The improved apparatus is particularly effective in drying lining compounds on steel food can ends, but is suitable as well for the treatment of aluminum beverage can ends.

Abstract: The baby bottle dryer comprising a base plate formed in a dish-like configuration having a flat lower surface at the central extent and curved upwardly extending side walls, a central tube extending upwardly to an extended elevation above the periphery of the base, a plurality of spaced apertures formed in the tube, the apertures having cylindrical surfaces extending upwardly from the tubular member at an angle of about 30 degrees from the horizontal, a plurality of rods, each rod being hollow with an opened first end and closed second end and with a plurality of small holes located along their length thereof, the external diameter of the being such as to be removably positioned within the apertures of the tube and adapted to receive thereon a baby bottle to be dried, a fan located in a lower extent of the tube with means to couple the fan to a source of potential, the source of potential being a pair of batteries with a switch located on the exterior surface of the tube for coupling the batteries to the fan

Abstract: Apparatus for directing pressurized drying air into a hollow wall or ceiling to aid in drying a wall or ceiling which has become wet generally through a disaster such as broken pipes, flooding, leaking roof, etc., without removing a portion of the structure, but by merely removing a standard wall switch or outlet cover plate, includes a conduit having a first end sized and configured to fit over and around an electrical box as installed in a wall or ceiling and to be secured thereover. The conduit will generally be provided with holes positioned to be aligned with the usual cover plate mounting holes in a wall switch or outlet, or fixture mounting holes in the box itself, through which screws can be positioned to effect securement of the conduit.

Abstract: A dehydration device is provided which consists of a portable framework. Structures are for suspending from the portable framework various components of turnout uniforms that are used by fire and rescue personnel. A mechanism is coupled to the portable framework for removing moisture in an accelerated time interval from the various components of the turnout uniforms.

Abstract: A wall drying device having an elongated main chamber composed of a flexible, air impermeable material, a number of flexible air conduits tapering down to nozzle ends for insertion into air access holes drilled into a wall to be dried, and a blower port for receiving an air blower device. The main chamber has sealable ends whereby two or more main chambers can be joined together to form an enlarged drying device.

Abstract: A compact, break apart drying rack for utility gloves includes a drain basin (1) for collection of fluid and moisture drips, said drain basin having a pour off flange (2) for disposal of accumulated liquid. Situated on the floor of the drain basin are two pylons (3) which serve as bases for vertical support rods (4 and 5) comprised of two hollow, telescoping tubes with adjustment holes (6) for aligning and clamping into expanding or reducing position, said clamping means completed with spread ring discs (7) which serve two purposes: to connect with and maintain vertical rod position and to spread open utility glove surfaces for drying internally and externally. Positioning the utility gloves on the drying rack permits air drying of utility gloves thereby destroying pathogens present on wet gloves, preserves the quality of the glove material, avoids contamination to the work site by eliminating pooling of fluids on wet gloves deposited on counter tops.

Abstract: First and second telescoping support tubes are arranged for securement relative to one another in an extended orientation and provided with respective first and second rigid foot members, wherein the foot members are arranged to be received within respective shoes to be imposed to the interior surface of a conventional rotary drying machine.

Abstract: A garment dryer having a plurality of segments which are connected together to form the shape of a garment. The garment dryer has a body assembly having two or more body segments to which is connected a pair of extremity assemblies, each of which may be formed in two or more parts. The extremity assemblies may be either arm assemblies or leg assemblies, or both. The arm assemblies may be used with the body assembly to dry garments such as sweaters and sweatshirts. The leg assemblies may be used with the body assembly to dry garments such as pants. The arm and leg assemblies could be used together with the body assembly to dry garments such as jumpsuits. A garment is placed over the assembled garment dryer and is allowed to dry by hanging it either vertically or horizontally. Each of the segments of the garment dryer will nest within one of the other segments so that the entire garment dryer can be compactly stored.

Abstract: A clothes dryer designed to rest over the register of a floor duct delivering hot air from a forced hot air heating system. The dryer is a vertical hollow column, closed at the top and open at the bottom, to which are attached one or more foldable drying racks on which the clothes are hung for drying. Openings in the column at specified levels are fitted with baffles which direct the hot air toward the clothes. A flat base stabilizes the unit so it can remain in vertical orientation. A second embodiment has a housing beneath the base dimensioned to fit within the hot air duct when the register is removed. The drying racks can be easily folded down for storage.

Abstract: A drying stand for ski boots, gloves and other clothing items, includes a generally planar, horizontally-disposed top wall having an opening formed therethrough dimensioned to accommodate a portable hair dryer nozzle. The top wall is supported such that it is spaced in a raised position relative to a ground support so as to enable one to position a clothing a clothing article beneath the opening in the top wall. A variable-adjustable aperture is mounted adjacent the opening through which the nozzle may extend and be generally supported in an upright manner. The aperture automatically adjusts to the diameter of the dryer nozzle to provide proper support therefor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying herbicide to the interior of sewer lines. The invention includes a heating assembly which is capable of raising the temperature of the herbicide such that it enters a gaseous state. This gaseous herbicide is then forced through flexible tubing and into the sewer line where it attacks flora infestations therein. A highly saturated atmosphere is maintained within the sewer line by a pair of inflatable inner-tube type devices which entrap the gaseous herbicide within the area of sewer line to be treated.

Abstract: Device and method for drying pants wrinkle-free by closing the waist and leg openings of the pants and by blowing pressurized air into the pants through an opening in an impermeable member which supports the waist of the pants. Pressurized air inside the pants simultaneously stretches the pants free of wrinkles and causes air to flow through the permeable pants to carry away moisture. A portable hair dryer preferably generates a static pressure of from 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) of water to 0.3 inches (7.6 mm) of water in order to stretch wrinkles from the pants without overly stretching any part of them. The impermeable member supporting the pants is preferably an adjustable disk assembly capable of fitting a large size range of pants, which is hung from a clothes line by a cord with a hook.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying or curing rigid cylindrical and flexible belt substrates includes: a curing chamber defining a central axis; a support structure selectively receivable within the curing chamber and including a support for at least one substrate along the central axis which rotates the at least one substrate about the central axis; a curing mechanism surrounding the at least one substrate within the curing chamber for expelling temperature controlled low velocity air toward the at least one substrate as the at least one substrate rotates about the central axis without axial movement relative to the curing chamber; and inductive coils surrounding at least a portion of the at least one substrate within the curing chamber for indirectly heating the at least one substrate. Preferably, the at least one substrate is dried/cured by combination of indirect RF induction heating at the same time or prior to low velocity air impingement.

Abstract: A pasta making accessory includes a base for placement upon a table or counter top, an elongated hollow tubular post supported at a bottom end on the base and extending upright therefrom to a top open end, the tubular post an interior storage cavity extending between the bottom and top ends, and elongated pasta drying sticks adapted to be removably placed and stored during non-use in a closely packed relationship with one another in the elongated interior cavity of the tubular post. The tubular post has a plurality of pairs of holes defined about an upper portion of the tubular post for removably mounting therethrough at inner ends the plurality of pasta drying sticks. The drying sticks extend outwardly from and about the tubular post in a radial and helical path so as to provide sufficient space between the drying sticks to facilitate draping of freshly extruded pasta strips thereover for proper drying thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for drying the outside of hoses (2), particularly fire hoses is described, which has a pneumatic suction apparatus with suction nozzles (6) located on the hose wall below the hose (2) moved through the apparatus (1) and which is characterized in that the suction nozzles (6) are arranged in spaced succeeding manner in the movement direction of the hose (2) and that the hose (2) is curved in the vicinity of the suction nozzles (6) and that the suction nozzles (6) are externally located on the outwardly curved area of the hose surface. (cf. FIG.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying an ostomy pouch in a discreet manner includes a container having a box-shaped structure formed from top, bottom, front, back and side panels with an L-shaped extensor rod extending from an inner surface of one of the back or side panels. At least two of the front, side and top panels include a plurality of perforations therethrough to allow air flow through the container to aid in drying an ostomy pouch mounted on the extensor rod. The front panel is moveable from a closed position adjacent the top, bottom and side panels to an open position to allow access to an interior region of the box-shaped structure and to the extensor rod. A removable drip pan can be included for convenient collection and removal of all drainage from the ostomy pouch.

Abstract: An apparatus (12) for retaining a shoe (18) within a clothes dryer (10) having a rotatable chamber (16), the apparatus (12) having a shoe tree (28) with a toe support member (38) and a heel support member (36) for maintaining the inner shape of the shoe (18), a bracket (26) interconnecting the shoe tree (28) and a clamp (20) which is releasably secured to the rotatable chamber (16) of the dryer (10).