Abstract: A process and apparatus for joining two abutting pieces of carpet. The process comprises applying to the carpet backing along both sides of the juncture a strip of hot molten glue at about 210.degree.-425.degree. F. and applying a joining tape to the strip of molten glue, pressing together the tape, glue and carpet backing to cause the glue to soften and penetrate both the tape and the backing, and allow the glue to cool and solidify into a fused and unitary bond. The apparatus comprises a hot glue dispensing gun with a nozzle and a glue applicator attached to the nozzle for uniformly dispensing a strip of glue, a roll of joining tape fed from above and adjacent to the applicator, and a spring loaded roller to press the tape onto the top of the glue strip.

Abstract: A paint applicator having an essentially cylindrical paint container serving as a handle and formed of a resilient material, a threaded cap closing the container, a paint applicating head and a conduit connecting the applicating head to the paint container. The applicating head includes a metal plate affixed to the conduit and having an opening for the supply of paint, a layer of sponge-like material overlying the plate, a porous layer having a nap on one surface overlying the sponge-like material and a paint impervious layer covering at least the top edge of the sponge-like material.

Abstract: A disposable liquid dispensing pipette and method of making same which delivers an accurate and uniform drop of liquid of a given size and which incorporates an integral paddle stirrer, so that a chemical or biological sample can be dispensed and spread or mixed before disposing of the device. The device comprises a hollow drawing and dispensing tube connected to a flexible and resilient bulb and paddle stirrer. The open end of the tube can be made in various sizes (i.e. outside diameter) to accommodate different drop size required. The device can be fabricated inexpensively, such as by molding from polyethylene which is generally hydrophobic, non-toxic and inert to most chemicals found in a clinical laboratory.

Abstract: Applicator nozzles for applying a band of liquid composition e.g. hot melt adhesive to a workpiece using a hand-held applicator have been unsuitable for some purposes. By this invention a nozzle is provided comprising a resiliently flexible applicator portion terminating in a spreading lip of triangular section, bounding a depression and having an orifice e.g. cruciform in shape, opening into the depression, through which orifice material to be applied is supplied to provide a reservoir of composition in the depression. In a preferred nozzle the lip is defined by a frusto-conical outer surface and a surface of the depression meeting at an effectively circular spreading edge portion. In use the nozzle is placed on a workpiece the reservoir of composition forming a pool on the workpiece, the nozzle axis being tilted so that only a trailing edge of the lip contacts the workpiece as composition is applied.

Abstract: An apparatus attachable to the end of a garden hose for cleaning paint from paint rollers and the like. The apparatus includes a first nozzle having a generally arcuate shaped opening for delivering a gentle stream of water to soak the paint roller and to remove the bulk of the paint adhering thereto. The arcuate opening can also function as a scraper to help remove paint from the roller. A second high pressure nozzle is provided to direct a jet of water against the roller. The jet of water is designed to penetrate the fibers of the roller to loosen embedded paint and to impart a spinning motion to the roller, thus causing the paint and water to be spun off of the roller. One or move valves are provided in the apparatus to control the flow of fluid to the two nozzles.

Abstract: A gutter cleaning device having an operative head portion comprising a pair of gutter cleaning plates each of which has a width which is substantially more narrow than the bottom portion of a typical modern gutter, and is shaped with an angled lip extending away from the central plane of the device. A long handle is attached to the cleaning plates through an elbow-shaped connecting member. Roof rake and hose clamp members are interchangeably useful in place of the cleaning plates.

Abstract: An improved scoop coater for manual application of emulsions to screens in the screen printing industry is formed inexpensively from metal extrusions and is configured to provide good handling characteristics when applying an emulsion coating. The scoop coater includes a one-piece extruded metal body having a trough-shaped portion for holding liquids and two upstanding extruded metal end walls which are attached to opposite ends of the trough-shaped portion of the body. Two legs and a handle projecting from the trough-shaped portion of the body have beads which provide improved fingerholds along their edges. Guide surfaces formed on the end walls function to keep the scoop coater at an optimal inclination toward a screen during use. An extruded metal cover is provided to cover emulsion in the trough between usages of the scoop coater.

Abstract: Floor treating apparatus, principally for waxing floors includes a drip pan to catch wax from the applicator pad when the applicator head is in a retracted position. A piston pump has an adjustable variable stroke to provide selection of the quantity of wax to be deposited. Slotted connections between the applicator head and the supporting arms provide independent vertical movement of each end of the applicator pad to enable the pad to conform to uneven floors.

Abstract: A cleaning device (10), particularly adapted for releasable attachment to a golf bag (20), to enable rapid and complete cleaning of golf clubs during play, is disclosed.The device preferably comprises a liquid container (30) having a liquid spray means (40) positioned therein; a retaining means (50) which includes a sleeve (52) for holding the container, a clip means (54) for attaching to the top of the golf bag, and a support release (56); and a brush means (60). Lobes (32, 32') on the rear of the container engage the upper beaded edge (22) of the wall (24) of the golf bag preventing accidental displacement from the bag. Outwardly projecting portions (58, 58') on the sleeve conform to the rounded exterior of the bag and provide a fulcrum permitting the lobes to be pivoted away from the beaded edge by pressing against lower portion (57) of the support release.

Abstract: A method of applying a band of liquid adhesive in which the adhesive is spread by a resiliently flexible tapering applicator portion having an adhesive-guiding surface which extends to a narrow terminal spreading surface, the adhesive-guiding being concave about an axis which extends transversely of the spreading surface. The spreading surface is brought into contact with a workpiece, a pool of adhesive from an orifice in the adhesive-guiding surface is formed against the spreading surface, the applicator portion is caused to flex so that a portion of the adhesive-guiding surface extends along the workpiece surface, and relative movement between the workpiece and the applicator portion is brought about so that the adhesive is spread. An applicator head and an apparatus are also claimed.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaner including a flexible container having a threaded neck portion at one end and a closure element threadably received by the neck. A cleaning bowl is carried at one end of the flexible container, the cleaning bowl having a cup portion and a passage communicating between the cup portion and the flexible container interior. A dip tube is disposed within the flexible container and communicates with the cup portion through the passage for providing a passage between the flexible container interior and the cup portion. The cup portion of the cleaning bowl includes an interior surface having an inwardly directed cleaning point projections. A bail is included for suspending the golf ball cleaner from a golf bag.A modified golf ball cleaner includes a plurality of teeth projecting radially outwardly from the margin of the cleaning bowl, said teeth being substantially triangularly-shaped to facilitate cleaning golf club face grooves.

Abstract: A device for flushing, sweeping and scooping debris, snow and ice from roof gutters avoiding the need for climbing on ladders and roofs which in its preferred embodiment includes a means for seeing into said gutters from the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held device for removing debris from a gutter. The device is operational from a location remote from the gutter and comprises a cleaning head which is removably attached to a handle.

Abstract: A squeegee for use with a liquid dispensing bottle has a handle whose end is specially configured (i) for insertion between a liquid dispensing mechanism and the bottle, to be clamped when the mechanism is screwed down on the bottle and (ii) for orientation of the squeegee relative to the bottle and dispensing mechanism so that when the mechanism is screwed down on the bottle, the squeegee extends in a direction opposite to the fluid dispensing direction of the mechanism.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing unit having a housing in which is carried a fluid-containing ampoule and a porous pad secured to the underside of the housing has its structural integrity enhanced by a central planar depression formation in the housing top wall to thereby facilitate rupturing the ampoule without hazard of broken glass puncturing the housing walls. An improved porous pad structure also is provided.

Abstract: A floor finish applicator comprises a frame mounted on wheels for movement in any selected direction, a liquid finish storage tank mounted on the frame, a finish applying mechanism adapted to deliver finish from the outlet of the storage tank to the floor, and a finish spreader adapted to spread the finish out into a smooth even finish after it has been applied to the floor. The finish spreader is mounted behind the frame and is movable in a transverse direction with respect to the direction of movement of the frame. The finish spreader is resiliently biased to remain in a predetermined position but is mechanically movable in either transverse direction. A roller is provided at one or both ends of the spreader in order to provide a rolling contact between the finish spreader and the wall of a room being finished. The applicator may be used to apply any type of liquid to a floor, including waxes, varnishes, cleaners or the like.

Abstract: A toner applicator comprising a housing for containment of toner, at least one free-moving weight within said housing for breaking up toner aggregates and agitating the toner, separable pad members forming a bottom wall of the housing and releasing said toner upon separation thereof, and said members being hingedly mounted whereby to adapt to distributing a mound of said released toner across an image area to be developed of a surface having imagewise tacky and nontacky areas.

Abstract: A sprayer-wiper device including a container having a fluid dispensing means with a releasable wiper head having wiper pads thereon spaced from said dispensing means.

Abstract: A floor finish applicator comprises a frame mounted on wheels for movement in any selected direction, a liquid finish storage tank mounted on the frame, a finish applying mechanism adapted to deliver finish from the outlet of the storage tank to the floor, and a finish spreader adapted to spread the finish out into a smooth even finish after it has been applied to the floor. The finish spreader is mounted behind the frame and is movable in a transverse direction with respect to the direction of movement of the frame. The finish spreader is resiliently biased to remain in a predetermined position but is mechanically movable in either transverse direction. A roller is provided at one or both ends of the spreader in order to provide a rolling contact between the finish spreader and the wall of a room being finished. The applicator may be used to apply any type of liquid to a floor, including waxes, varnishes, cleaners or the like.

Abstract: Cleaning and scrubbing tool having a cleaning head and aerosol can handle in which a suitably operational scrub pad is supported by head bracket extension in free cleaning liquid passing relation, interlocked with portions of the pad by localized deflection of the extension, suitably by locally heating or solvating the extension to deflectable condition within the pad interior.

Abstract: A cap for a caulking cartridge of the type having an elongated dispensing spout extending generally coaxially outward from one end thereof. The cap includes a spout receiver which, when the cap is in position, closely embraces a portion of the elongated spout to prevent undesired emission and hardening of the caulking or the like compound during cartridge storage between uses. The cap also includes a resilient u-shaped bead receiver for closely engaging the end of the caulking cartridge adjacent the dispensing spout and structure releasing the cap from its engaging position. The releasing structure may also be used for conveniently hanging the cartridge during storage. The cap is dimensioned so at least the outermost end may be received in another, substantially identical cartridge at the opposite end from its dispensing end for ease of packing, shipping and shelf storage purposes as to a substantial number of the cartridges having the caps. A forming blade may be attached to the side of the cap.