Abstract: Some embodiments provide a support apparatus that is set-up and operated by one hand of an operator to stabilize the forend of a barrel section of an item used to engage in an activity. The apparatus is a single hand-operated rifle support that stabilizes the for-end of the rifle barrel. The single hand-operated rifle support includes an actuated rifle rest body, a set of adjustable length aluminum pole legs connected to a lower portion of the rifle rest body, a set of bearings that is each connected by a pin to one of the legs and the actuated rifle rest for pivoting the legs, a rifle rest connected to an upper portion of the rifle rest body, and a single plunger and pivot arm linkage in an interior portion of the rifle rest body.

Abstract: A non-woven material may be created for use in one-time-use or disposable garments, drapes, covers and other items for patient and client care and service. The non-woven material may be made from a non-woven substrate that is embossed to provide a pattern with surface relief so that the embossed non-woven material imitates the feel and texture of a woven material of the same or similar weight per unit area, where the non-woven material may also provide a drapeability that further mimics a woven fabric to be replaced.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a support apparatus that is set-up and operated by one hand of an operator to stabilize the for-end of a barrel section of an item used to engage in an activity. The apparatus is a one hand-operated support pod that stabilizes the for-end of the rifle barrel. The one hand-operated support pod includes a spring actuated rifle rest body, a set of adjustable length aluminum pole legs connected to a lower portion of the rifle rest body, a set of bearings that is each connected by a pin to one of the legs and the actuated rifle rest for pivoting the legs, a rifle rest connected to an upper portion of the rifle rest body, and a spring in an interior portion of the rifle rest body.

Abstract: Cookware includes a cooking vessel; a transparent lid adapted to cover the vessel; and a knob attached to the lid, which knob is adapted to receive a temperature probe, wherein the temperature probe extends into the cookware vessel. The transparent lid permits one to accurately position the temperature probe inside food in the vessel. The knob may be offset from the center of the lid to facilitate positioning of the probe. Particularly while cooking at low temperatures, the transparent lid and temperature probe permits one to more precisely observe the temperature of the food. This results in improved cooking by avoiding either undercooking or overcooking the food.