Abstract: A beverage container insulator has an outer, vinyl coated, flexible plastic foam sleeve member open at both ends and having inwardly curved ends with re-entrant edges. A substantially rigid cup-shaped plastic inner liner, shorter than the sleeve member, is disposed in the sleeve member with an interference fit between the liner and sleeve member. A top edge of the liner has a radially projecting flange to add rigidity and aid in retaining the liner within the sleeve member. The liner has a vacuum break opening in a transverse bottom wall to provide for ease of insertion, retention and removal of a beverage container with respect to the insulator.

Abstract: A tool for extracting weeds without stooping, bending or personally touching the weed is disclosed. The weed extracting tool has a plurality of spikes mounted onto a block which is mounted onto the lower end of a torque bar. Spiral ribs on the spikes are force fitted within bores formed in the block resulting in an interlocking union. A spring-loaded ejector carriage is movably mounted onto the torque bar for movement between retracted and extended positions. The ejector carriage includes an ejector plate, a push plate, and side panels connecting the two plates. The ejector plate is interposed between the spikes. A weed is extracted from the soil by inserting the spikes into the ground around the central root core of the weed, rotating the torque bar to engage the weed's roots about the spikes, and then lifting the entangled weed from the ground. The weed is then expelled by manually extending the ejector carriage along the torque bar.

Abstract: A reusable, composite coaster for use with a beverage container is characterized by a base substrate of open cell foam material which is heat fusion and pressure bonded to a cover substrate of polymeric fabric material. The open weave of the polymeric fabric material permits moisture to drain into the open cell foam layer, while preventing the buildup of a partial vacuum between the bottom surface of a beverage container and the coaster surface. Moreover, the polymeric fabric cover substrate increases the tear resistance of the assembly, while the open cell foam layer increases the reservoir capacity of the composite assembly.

Abstract: A suction cup assembly has a vacuum release strap for detachment of the assembly from a recipient host surface on which the assembly is attached. The suction cup assembly includes a base adapted to be secured to an article to be supported, at least one flexible suction cup secured upright onto the base and a flexible release strap extending slack between the cup and the base. Tensioning of the strap causes a local deflection of the suction cup lip in a controlled direction from the recipient surface to release the vacuum holding force.

Abstract: A slideable toe piece has rearward extensions which are cam locked in place in tunnels in the fixed heel piece.

Abstract: A slidable toe piece has rearward extensions which are cam locked in place in tunnels in the fixed heel piece.

Abstract: A flexible foot binder is held in a slideable assembly which has upward facing detents along opposite sides. Inward opening slideways have over-the-center eccentric cam locks mounted on transverse pins. The cams engage the detents to press the slide assembly downward on the ski and to prevent motion of the slideable assembly.