Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a retail network, the retail network including at least one manufacturer and/or merchant of a product or service; at least one retail or non-retail affiliate for promoting the product or service; and a retail network agent having a processor configured to execute computer readable instructions to manage retail transactions between the at least one manufacturer and/or merchant and the at least one affiliate.

Abstract: A serving utensil comprises a handle having a gripping portion that is gripped by the user, A serving receptacle is operatively connected to the handle. There is mounted to the serving utensil a serving scraper having a resilient arm with a bowed shape. The resilient arm has a scraping end and a mounting end. A mounting means at the mounting end is for mounting the resilient arm to the serving utensil forwardly of the gripping portion of the utensil used to grip the utensil and rearwardly of the serving-receptacle. A scraper-remover is disposed at the scraper end of the resilient arm so that food can be scraped off of the food receptacle of the utensil when the serving scraper is actuated by the user.

Abstract: An attachment for communication of fluid from a fluid source. The attachment may include at least one fluid passage permitting fluid flow through the body of the attachment, and at least one valve engaging portion in the body. The valve engaging portion may be configured to open a valve of the fluid source when the attachment is attached to the fluid source or when the attachment is moved towards the fluid source.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a fluid in a container, and for distribution of the fluid.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a retail network, the retail network including at least one manufacturer and/or merchant of a product or service; at least one retail or non-retail affiliate for promoting the product or service; and a retail network agent having a processor configured to execute computer readable instructions to manage retail transactions between the at least one manufacturer and/or merchant and the at least one affiliate.

Abstract: A serving utensil comprises a handle having a gripping portion that is gripped by the user, A serving receptacle is operatively connected to the handle. There is mounted to the serving utensil a serving scraper having a resilient arm with a bowed shape. The resilient arm has a scraping end and a mounting end. A mounting means at the mounting end is for mounting the resilient arm to the serving utensil forwardly of the gripping portion of the utensil used to grip the utensil and rearwardly of the serving-receptacle.

Abstract: An attachment for communication of fluid from a fluid source. The attachment may include at least one fluid passage permitting fluid flow through the body of the attachment, and at least one valve engaging portion in the body. The valve engaging portion may be configured to open a valve of the fluid source when the attachment is attached to the fluid source or when the attachment is moved towards the fluid source.

Abstract: A serving utensil comprises a handle having a gripping portion that is gripped by the user. A serving receptacle is operatively connected to the handle. There is mounted to the serving utensil a serving scraper having a resilient arm with a bowed shape. The resilient arm has a scraping end and a mounting end. A mounting means at the mounting end is for mounting the resilient arm to the serving utensil forwardly of the gripping portion of the utensil used to grip the utensil and rearwardly of the serving receptacle. A scraper-remover is disposed at the scraper end of the resilient arm so that food can be scraped off of the food receptacle of the utensil when the serving scraper is actuated by the user.

Abstract: A dispensing utensil includes a body extending between a front end and a back end, and having a handle and a substance-holding end portion having a width and a length. A substance pushing member is for removing substance from the substance-holding end portion of the body. An arm has a front end and a back end, and is connected adjacent the front end to the substance pushing member and is connected adjacent the back end to the handle. The substance pushing member is movable along the substance-holding end portion between a rest position and a dispensing position. The distance between the rest position and the flexed dispensing position includes a substantial portion of the substance-holding end portion.

Abstract: A serving utensil comprises a handle having a gripping portion that is gripped by the user. A serving receptacle is operatively connected to the handle. There is mounted to the serving utensil a serving scraper having a resilient arm with a bowed shape. The resilient arm has a scraping end and a mounting end. A mounting means at the mounting end is for mounting the resilient arm to the serving utensil forwardly of the gripping portion of the utensil used to grip the utensil and rearwardly of the serving receptacle. A scraper-remover is disposed at the scraper end of the resilient arm so that food can be scraped off of the food receptacle of the utensil when the serving scraper is actuated by the user.

Abstract: A dispensing utensil comprises a body extending between a front end and a back end, and having a handle and a substance-holding end portion having a width and a length. A substance pushing member is for removing substance from the substance-holding end portion of the body. An arm has a front end and a back end, and is connected adjacent the front end to the substance pushing member and is connected adjacent the back end to the handle. The substance pushing member is movable along the substance-holding end portion between a rest position and a dispensing position. The distance between the rest position and the flexed dispensing position comprises a substantial portion of the substance-holding end portion.