Abstract: A yard guard is disclosed which may be attached to a gable roof just above the eaves on a house that is to be re-shingled. The yard guard is a frame L-shaped in cross section with a guard rail to prevent old roofing material from falling from the roof onto shrubbery, grass and flowers to prevent damage and to save time in cleaning up.

Abstract: An elongated substantially cylindrical toy simulating the head end portion of a cobra including a throat portion, hood, and head, and having a base member opposite the head which is adapted to be balanced in an upright position in the palm of a player's hand. An electrical circuit, including lamps selectively located in the toy and a source of electrical energy is contained by the toy which selectively energizes the lamps in a predetermined sequence in timed intervals while the toy remains balanced. The cobra can be made in two sections for easy assembly.