Abstract: A beverage filtering device wherein flavoring solids, such as coffee, tea, or herbs, are infused or brewed with fluids and then a finished beverage is filtered from the flavoring solids using a system of nested cups. The nested cups are pressed together during filtration to create a compact form that can serve as a beverage cup or beverage serving device.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.

Abstract: Described herein are a wearable apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of a targeted substance in a liquid. For example, the wearable apparatus can be a fingernail that detects illicit drugs in a beverage. The wearable apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the wearable apparatus can include a lateral flow assay.

Abstract: A closure for a bottle has a straw portion with a ball coupling, a sipper extending from the ball coupling, a rod extending from opposite sides of the ball coupling, and a handle arranged on opposite ends of the rod. The sipper is in fluid communication with the ball coupling. A cap portion is attachable to the bottle and has a reception area with a channel and a straw area. The channel is configured to detachably receive the rod such that the rod is rotatable within the channel. The straw area has a third aperture and is configured to receive the ball coupling. The ball coupling is rotatable within the straw area between an aligned position in which the ball coupling second aperture is aligned with straw area third aperture and a misaligned position in which the ball coupling second aperture is misaligned with straw area third aperture.

Abstract: A beverage filtering device wherein flavoring solids, such as coffee, tea, or herbs, are infused or brewed with fluids and then a finished beverage is filtered from the flavoring solids using a system of nested cups. The nested cups are pressed together during filtration to create a compact form that can then also serve as a beverage cup or beverage serving device.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatus and methods for detecting substances of abuse or other analytes in liquids. For example, the apparatus and methods described herein can be used for real-time detection of analytes, such as substances of abuse. The methods comprise providing a detection area comprising a chromatographic membrane capable of receiving the liquid and allowing for migration of the liquid, the chromatographic membrane comprising an anti-analyte antibody-particle conjugate, an analyte-conjugate protein at a test line; exposing at least the first location of the apparatus to the liquid; and determining whether an interaction between the analyte-conjugate protein and the liquid occurs to detect the presence of the analyte. The chromatographic membrane may further comprise an anti-species antibody at a control line.

Abstract: Described herein are a wearable apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of a targeted substance in a liquid. For example, the wearable apparatus can be a fingernail that detects illicit drugs in a beverage. The wearable apparatus comprises a detection layer comprising an indicator that is configured to display a signal upon the detection of an interaction with the targeted substance. In some examples, the wearable apparatus can include a lateral flow assay.

Abstract: Provided is a system for storing items, having a storage device with a base portion and a lid portion. The system also may include one or more movable inserts configured for disposal in the storage device. The one or more movable inserts may be configured for disposal in the storage device and may have a surface having one or more first fastening elements. The system also may include a holder configured to be removably attached to an insert. The holder may have a surface having one or more second fastening elements configured to engage the one or more first fastening elements, and configured to hold the items on the surface of the insert.

Abstract: Provided is a system for storing items, having a storage device with a base portion and a lid portion. The system also may include one or more movable inserts configured for disposal in the storage device. The one or more movable inserts may be configured for disposal in the storage device and may have a surface having one or more first fastening elements. The system also may include a holder configured to be removably attached to an insert. The holder may have a surface having one or more second fastening elements configured to engage the one or more first fastening elements, and configured to hold the items on the surface of the insert.

Abstract: Provided is a system for storing items, having a storage device with a base portion and a lid portion. The system also may include one or more movable inserts configured for disposal in the storage device. The one or more movable inserts may be configured for disposal in the storage device and may have a surface having one or more first fastening elements. The system also may include a holder configured to be removably attached to an insert. The holder may have a surface having one or more second fastening elements configured to engage the one or more first fastening elements, and configured to hold the items on the surface of the insert.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of clothing, such as a glove, formed with a flexible, moldable material section forming one or more of the portions of the article of clothing. The moldable sections utilized in constructing the article of clothing are formed in a molding process which allows for the formation of the sections in a desired shape and/or with various function-enhancing members integrally on the moldable portions. In addition, the molding process for forming the moldable sections can be used to bond the moldable sections to the other non-moldable sections used in the construction of the article of clothing.

Abstract: Provided is a system for storing items, having a storage device with a base portion and a lid portion. The system also may include one or more movable inserts configured for disposal in the storage device. The one or more movable inserts may be configured for disposal in the storage device and may have a surface having one or more first fastening elements. The system also may include a holder configured to be removably attached to an insert. The holder may have a surface having one or more second fastening elements configured to engage the one or more first fastening elements, and configured to hold the items on the surface of the insert.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of clothing, such as a glove, formed with a flexible, moldable material section forming one or more of the portions of the article of clothing. The moldable sections utilized in constructing the article of clothing are formed in a molding process which allows for the formation of the sections in a desired shape and/or with various function-enhancing members integrally on the moldable portions. In addition, the molding process for forming the moldable sections can be used to bond the moldable sections to the other non-moldable sections used in the construction of the article of clothing.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of clothing, such as a glove, formed with a flexible, moldable material section forming one or more of the portions of the article of clothing. The moldable sections utilized in constructing the article of clothing are formed in a molding process which allows for the formation of the sections in a desired shape and/or with various function-enhancing members integrally on the moldable portions. In addition, the molding process for forming the moldable sections can be used to bond the moldable sections to the other non-moldable sections used in the construction of the article of clothing.

Abstract: An enhanced article which has a beneficial contact surface intended to allow bioabsorption of beneficial materials through the user's contact with the enhanced article in use. A functional or ornamental article which has at least one contact surface intended to come in contact with a human user includes a beneficial contact surface for covering the article's contact surface and providing a beneficial surface contact compound adapted to come in contact with a human user touching the article. The beneficial contact surface is connected to the article so that the contact surface of the article is covered by the beneficial contact surface. The presence of the beneficial surface contact compound in the beneficial contact surface means results in the exposure of the user's skin to the beneficial surface contact compound to allow absorption by the user.