Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a system for interlocking a pair of shoes for storage. The system comprises a right shoe having a sole and a first cavity within the sole of the right shoe; a left shoe having a sole and a second cavity within the sole of the left shoe; a male fastener rotatably mounted within one of either the first cavity or the second cavity; and a female fastener rotatably mounted within the other of either the first cavity or the second cavity; wherein the male fastener and the female fastener may be releasably fastened to each other when rotated in a position which is substantially perpendicular to the soles of the right shoe and the left shoe so as to couple the right shoe and left shoe together.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a decorative tray for serving chilled produce. The decorative tray comprises (a) a portable housing containing one or more sockets; (b) one or more removable inserts adapted to fit the sockets each having a hollow interior; and (c) a freezable substance disposed within the hollow interior of each removable insert.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer comprising: a chassis; a set of blades protruding from one end of the chassis; a cord extending from a second end of the chassis; and a rigid cord protector secured to a portion of the cord at end of the cord attached to the second end of the chassis.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for automated deflation of an air mattress to create discomfort and arouse a recumbent individual on the mattress. The method comprises the steps of providing an air mattress comprising a plurality of separate chambers; and automatically deflating at least one chamber of said plurality of separate chambers in response to a signal so as to create discomfort.