Abstract: An underwear or incontinent device for children or adults is disclosed. The front portion of the underwear further includes a closable penile opening, such as a fly, which extends from the waist opening through the center of the front portion down into the crotch portion of the underwear. The opening is held closed by a hook and loop type fastener or the like. The penile opening comprises a pair of flaps which overlap each other in a closed position and which can be pulled apart to define an opened position and thus allow the user to urinate therethrough. The opening can then be closed and/or resealed. The penile opening can be advantageously formed without otherwise disturbing the secure attachment of the underwear around the user's waist. The underwear is therefore useful for purposes of potty training a male child or for protection of adult males having incontinence problems.

Abstract: Disclosed is an IR container stopper comprising a temperature reading display, an infrared detector adapted to drive the display, a window capable of passing infrared radiation to the infrared detector, wherein the window is disposed on a bottom surface of the stopper such as to be directed downward toward the contents of the container when the stopper is placed in an opening of the container. A light source may be provided to illuminate the contents of the container.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for measuring the temperature of a liquid in a container, the device either having a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the outer surface of the container, a probe for directly measuring the contents of the container, or an IR detector for measuring IR radiation passing, through, re-emitted by, and emitted by the container. The device may be in the form of a corkscrew, bottle opener, pen, or simple casing, The temperature reading may be outputted to the user audibly and/or visually, such as with an LCD display. In one embodiment, there are mounted a plurality of indicator lamps, each lamp representing a particular type of liquid, a control for selecting the type of liquid whose temperature is to be measured, an infrared detector, an output indicating to the user whether the temperature of the liquid is above or below a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: Disclosed is an IR container stopper comprising a temperature reading display, an infrared detector adapted to drive the display, a window capable of passing infrared radiation to the infrared detector, wherein the window is disposed on a bottom surface of the stopper such as to be directed downward toward the contents of the container when the stopper is placed in an opening of the container.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for measuring the temperature of a liquid in a container, the device either having a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the outer surface of the container, a probe for directly measuring the contents of the container, or an IR detector for measuring IR radiation passing, through, re-emitted by, and emitted by the container. The device may be in the form of a corkscrew, bottle opener, pen, or simple casing. The temperature reading may be outputted to the user audibly and/or visually, such as with an LCD display. In one embodiment, there are mounted a plurality of indicator lamps, each lamp representing a particular type of liquid, a control for selecting the type of liquid whose temperature is to be measured, an infrared detector, an output indicating to the user whether the temperature of the liquid is above or below a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for sterilizing sponges having a container, comprising a casino and lid, having a UV-transmissive support structure disposed therein, the UV-transmissive support dividing the interior of the container into a sponge chamber and a lamp chamber, the sponge chamber dimensioned to receive a sponge, a source of ultraviolet light disposed within the lamp chamber, and wherein at least one interior surface of the sponge chamber is reflective to UV light.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for sterilizing sponges having a container, comprising a casing and lid, having a UV-transmissive support structure disposed therein, the UV-transmissive support dividing the interior of the container into a sponge chamber and a lamp chamber, the sponge chamber dimensioned to receive a sponge, a source of ultraviolet light disposed within the lamp chamber, and wherein at least one interior surface of the sponge chamber is reflective to UV light.

Abstract: An intelligent corkscrew device which determines the temperature of the bottle and informs the consumer as to what type of wine is suitable for that temperature. In a preferred embodiment, the corkscrew provides a temperature readout. Alternative embodiments provide entertainment features such as voice or other audio indications related to the temperature. Still other embodiments include visual indication such as lamps which indicate what type of wine would be proper for the temperature of the bottle being measured. The corkscrew uses thermal measurement of the exterior of the wine bottle to measure the temperature. The measurement is made by a temperature sensing device on the end of the lever arm. Alternatively, an infrared temperature sensor can be used to measure the contents of a bottle without coming in contact with the bottle. Specific infrared frequencies are used to penetrate the class used in the bottle to allow measurement of the liquid inside.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for measuring the temperature of a liquid in a container, the device either having a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the outer surface of the container, a probe for directly measuring the contents of the container, or an IR detector for measuring IR radiation passing, through, re-emitted by, and emitted by the container. The device may be in the form of a corkscrew, bottle opener, pen, or simple casing. The temperature reading may be outputted to the user audibly and/or visually, such as with an LCD display. In one embodiment, there are mounted a plurality of indicator lamps, each lamp representing a particular type of liquid, a control for selecting the type of liquid whose temperature is to be measured, an infrared detector, an output indicating to the user whether the temperature of the liquid is above or below a predetermined temperature range.