Abstract: An apparatus and method for impregnating fibers and/or dispensing impregnated fibers including a dispenser body with a resin containing cavity, a fiber supply for supplying fiber to be passed through the resin in the cavity and an impregnated fiber outlet for removing impregnated fiber from the cavity.

Abstract: An applicator tip structure and method for applying a flexible sealant material on and around the heads of fasteners and on and around the surface surrounding the fastener head to prevent fluid passage between the fastener and the materials through which the fastener passes. The applicator tip has an outlet opening that is greater than the diameter of the sealant passageway in the applicator tip and that also is greater than the largest transverse dimension of the fastener, to provide an overlap area around the fastener head. In use the applicator tip is applied over the fastener head and is pressed into the surrounding surface around the fastener head to define an enclosure around the fastener head, into which enclosure the sealant material is injected to completely surround the fastener head and the adjacent surface to completely seal the fastener from fluid passage therearound.

Abstract: A spray head adapted for directing an aerosol lubricant onto the wear points of a drive chain, such as a motorcycle chain. The spray head is designed to receive a supply tube connectable to the outlet port of an aerosol can. The spray head includes a recessed portion having a pair of concave cavities each having a fluid outlet for dispensing lubricant directly onto the lateral link plates of the chain, and a central protrusion having a planar guide surface adapted for travelling over the upper surfaces of the chain rollers.

Abstract: A grip cleaning device is disclosed for removing debris, sweat and/or other foreign matter from the grip material on athletic equipment such as golf clubs, rackets of all kinds and handle grips on bikes and the like. The device includes tufts with working ends defining a cleaning surface for the grip and an integral cleaning liquid dispenser.

Abstract: A portable latent fingerprint fuming apparatus for developing white-colored crystallized prints on nonporous, flat and uneven surfaces as well as objects has an air-tight housing. The housing has a sidewall, a ceiling, an aperture through the housing and an open bottom with an expansible, pliable boot or flange therearound extending downwardly and having a lowermost pliable flange adapted to air-tight sealably engage the nonporous, flat and uneven surfaces. A receptacle may be provided for holding super glue or cyanoacrylate within the housing. A vacuum pump is in flow communication with the aperture, suitably by tubing, for vacuuming air out of the housing sealably engaged with the nonporous surface, for creating negative pressure within the housing and about the latent fingerprint, and for vaporizing the cyanoacrylate for deposition upon, and crystallization of, the ridges of the latent fingerprint.

Abstract: A device for swabbing artillery cannon chambers, obturators and the like. e device includes a cylinder for holding a fluid such as water and also has a gas pressure source such as a hand operated air pump for placing the fluid in the cylinder under a positive pressure. The gas pressure or air pressure is adjustably controllable. Also included is a tube extension in communication with the cylinder to receive the fluid under slight pressure. The tube extension includes a valve for controllably introducing water under pressure into the tube extension. A sponge is mounted on the other end of the tube so as to absorb water through the tube to wet the sponge. The device is controlled with a handle on the cylinder to permit insertion and removal of the sponge into a cannon chamber while the sponge contains some of the fluid. The hand operable pump is axially centered about the axis of the cylinder for adding air pressure in the cylinder.

Abstract: A pipe dope applicator apparatus (10) for coating the threaded ends (201) of pipes (200) having different diameters; wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of nesting apertured cup members (20) retained within the cap member (50) of the apparatus (10); and, at least one apertured cup member (20) captively engaged between a collar member (40) and a dope filled tube member (30); wherein, the collar member (40) is releasably attached to the tube member (30), and the cap member (50) is releasably attached to the collar member (40); and, wherein the apertured cup members have different sized openings to accommodate pipes (200) of different diameters.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for the removal of debris and subsequent cleaning of lug nuts for a wheel includes an elongate handle removably mounted to a socket, wherein the socket includes a cylindrical or alternatively, a conical configuration to receive an associated lug nut therewithin. Rotation of the socket effects a cleaning of an associated lug nut.

Abstract: A plate member mounting an "L" shaped flange to a forward terminal end thereof defines a channel for receiving a ceiling fan blade therewithin, wherein the organization includes a handle mounted thereto. A modification of the invention includes a handle extension, wherein the handle includes a reservoir to effect projection of fluid into the plate structure of the apparatus and direct such cleaning fluid into a covering fabric to enhance cleaning of associated fan blade structure.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an elongate cylindrical housing mounts a first and second cylindrical cap respectively at opposed terminal ends of the housing. The housing includes as matrix of wire brushes orthogonally mounted to each end of the housing, with a first end including a projection for positioning within a side mount terminal battery, with the second end providing a cylindrical cavity for receiving a terminal for securement to the associated side mount battery. A modification of the invention includes a central reservoir receiving a cleaning solution that is selectively directed through each terminal end of the housing for enhanced cleaning of the associated battery and connector.

Abstract: A device for cleaning contact lenses is disclosed which has a tubular or pen-like reservoir having an abradant tip having an external surface which is complementary to the general shape of a surface of a contact lens. A lens support member for supporting a contact lens during the cleaning process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tool for applying liquids has a nozzle portion which is provided with a spatulate section having a discharge orifice in the side thereof from which the liquid emerges. The spatulate section is mounted on a tool body which is freely rotatable, so that the liquid may be applied to the surface of a tubular object in a convenient manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing a viscous valve opener material within an engine oil filter is disclosed herein. The engine oil filter includes an anti-drain back valve that is normally closed on a seat, the seat having inlets therethrough for oil passage into the filter. The apparatus for depositing the temporary viscous valve opener material includes a base and a plurality of injectors extending from the base arranged so as to be insertable into the inlets of the oil filter, the injectors being dimensioned to lift the valve of its seat thereby forming a space between the valve and seat. The injectors include openings facing opposite the space between the valve and seat for depositing the temporary viscous valve opener material into the space.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a paint roller pad includes a hollow annular member and a plurality of semi-rigid or flexible nozzle elements projecting inwardly from an inner surface of the annular member with the free ends of the nozzle elements positioned to have an interference fit with the nap of the roller pad when the pad is passed between the nozzle elements. A connection is provided for introducing liquid into the interior of the hollow annular member, and an annular sleeve is attached to and in substantially coaxial relationship with the annular member. The sleeve provides an interference fit with the roller pad whereby paint and liquid are wiped and wrung from the roller pad as the pad is passed through the sleeve after passing in contact with the nozzle elements.

Abstract: A portable hand-held golf club grip cleaner includes an elongate housing having open ends and a longitudinal slot. The housing contains a removable cleaning pad insert and also carries a reservoir and spring device to wet the pads. The golf club grip is insertable transversely into the pads through the longitudinal slot and can be drawn longitudinally through the pad. The device is conveniently attached to a golf bag.

Abstract: A grip demoisturizing device for a sports racquet, or the like, has a normally closed tubular container containing a moisture absorbing powder and a self-closing, elastically yielding flap valve for admitting the grip into the container. A described embodiment has an apertured tubular partition located coaxially within the container and spaced therefrom by apertured discs, with powder being stored in an annular region and the diameter of the partition being chosen so as to provide a "pump" and "swab" action to provide an additional measure of neatness in dispensing the powder onto the grip.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning concrete truck delivery chutes. The tool comprises an elongated handle portion having a generally disc-shaped head portion carried at one end thereof. The head portion comprises a substantially semicircular rigid plate portion extending substantially perpendicular to the handle portion and configured to conform to the inner contour of a concrete truck delivery chute. A substantially semicircular flexible portion extends perpendicularly from the handle portion substantially opposite to the rigid portion and projects forwardly at an angle of approximately 45.degree. from the plane of the rigid portion. The flexible portion is configured to conform to the inner contour of a concrete truck delivery chute and tapers radially outward to form a squeegee edge to facilitate removal of water from the chute.

Abstract: A cleaning device for paint brushes and rollers which employs a scrubbing action for lifting and separating bristles or mat for optimal cleaning and which allows the progress of the cleaning process to be continuously and conveniently monitored. The device comprises an annular spray ring having an exterior radially directed flange and a plurality of spray ports on the inside surface of the ring. The ports are aimed so that the individual water streams converge at a point exterior to the plane of the ring.

Abstract: An epoxy applicator having a housing for receiving epoxy material to be spread against a floor wall interface, said housing having a bottom open end and a partially open back end; supports on the housing for supporting the housing on the floor and against the wall; and handles on the housing such that the housing may be moved along the floor and against the wall such that epoxy material is applied to the floor and the wall through the open bottom end and the partially open back end forming an L-shaped layer of epoxy material on the floor and against the wall.

Abstract: A hand-held cigarette-coloring device that transfers a liquid pigment onto the external paper of cigarettes as the cigarettes are passed through the device.

Abstract: An aerosol dispenser and applicator assembly for cleaning and lubricating the sprocket chain of a chain drive. The dispenser comprises a sealed can filed with a liquid lubricant and a gas propellant. Projecting above the upper end of the can is the hollow stem of a spring-biased valve, such that when the stem is depressed, emitted therefrom is a lubricant mist. The applicator is formed by a headpiece having a pair of parallel jaws cantilevered therefrom and supporting respective brushes in opposed relation to define a twin brush whose bristles are flexible. Formed in the twin brush is an internal channel which snugly accommodates the sprocket chain to be treated when the twin brush is pushed against the chain to cause the opposing bristles to yield and admit the chain into the channel. The headpiece includes a depressible actuator key on whose underside is a hollow socket which receives the stem when the headpiece is seated on the upper end of the can.

Abstract: Marking of edges and sides adjacent edges by a fibrous, porous member having a transverse slit. A barrel houses one or more fibrous, porous members which serve as reservoirs for a marking fluid. Openings in the barrel permit the passage of a sheet between the slits.

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: The disclosure is of a method and means for applying a flowable coating material, such as relining, to a tubular stack; e.g. chimney, flue or the like, by means of a distributor moved upwardly into the stack while supplying coating material to an upper surface of the distributor which is configured to cause the material to flow outwardly to the wall to adhere thereto. The apparatus includes selectively added extensions for moving the distributor incrementally through the length of stacks of considerable height, preferably by means of power-operated means; e.g., a fluid-pressure device.

Abstract: In a device for spotting with ink which comprises a plurality of hollow cylinders each having a small aperture at the end thereof and means for holding the hollow cylinders in parallelism to one another and for sliding movement axially of the cylinders, there is provided an ink reservoir member disposed within each of the hollow cylinders and containing ink therein, and a spotting member disposed within each of the hollow cylinders with one end thereof engaged with the ink reservoir member and the other end projected from the small aperture. The spotting member is formed of an elastic material having a number of communication pores for directing the ink therethrough from the one end to the other end of the spotting member.

Abstract: Means for cleaning and waxing fishing line includes a container having a general longitudinally slot in the periphery thereof and a porous applicator mass, impregnated with cleaning and waxing compound. Line is run through the slot, in contact with the applicator to effect said cleaning and waxing. Means rotatably adjust said applicator to present a fresh applicator surfact the slot opening.

Abstract: A compressible container such as a plastic squeeze bottle filled with paint and having an applicator nozzle with a spring loaded absorbant sponge unit which if desired may have short bristles is positioned in the outer open mouth of the nozzle, the mouth being shaped and sized to just receive an enlarged peripheral portion such as an attached washer of an object to be painted by the sponge when it is saturated with paint, while protecting the surrounding area from the paint.

Abstract: A brush back having bristles on one face and being bendable to swing the bristles into oppositely extending relation for brushing engagement with an internal or concave surface.

Abstract: A low cost line printer character chain lubricating device that provides an accurate amount of lubricant between a line printer character chain and the hard, smooth support surface about which the chain rotates. The lubricating device is located in a depression in the hard, smooth support surface and includes a piece of flexible, abrasion-resistant, microporous nitrile rubber that is impregnated with lubricating oil. The nitrile rubber has a smooth convex arcuate surface for contacting the character chain. A bracket semipermanently mounts the nitrile rubber in the depression in the support surface such that the convex arcuate surface of the nitrile rubber contacts the side of the character chain that normally contacts the hard, smooth support surface as the chain rotates. Depressions in the nitrile rubber beside the arcuate surface serve as charging reservoirs for the lubricating oil.

Abstract: Staple depressions formed in a panel by the operation of a pneumatic staple driver are automatically filled with putty from a disposable cartridge. Delivery of the putty from the cartridge is automatically sequenced by the operation of the staple driver trigger. Actuation and release of the staple driver trigger causes a measured quantity of putty to be forced into a putty delivery port. The putty is then pressed into the staple depression.

Abstract: A dispensing paint trimmer for painting one of two walls meeting along a line at a right angle consisting of a pair of guides positioned at right angles and a paint dispenser adapted to apply paint to one of the walls terminating precisely at the intersection of the walls.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator device including an elongated shaft x-shaped in section formed by the intersection of a pair of webs at a right angle. The webs have tapered end edges, so that the shaft is characterized in having a point at one end thereof where the tapered edges of the webs converge. Each web has a plurality of spaced V-shaped notches therein. The notches extend into the web in the direction of the tapered end edges, with the innermost portion of each notch nearer to the tapered edge of the web than to the opening of the respective notch. At the end of the shaft opposite its pointed end, the shaft is secured to a mounting plate. Pressed over the shaft by extension of the intersecting webs into a slot of x-shaped cross section formed therein is a cylindrical applicator pad formed of a cellular porous resilient material.