Abstract: The water, cleaner, and wipe supply station includes multiple, related functions. Specifically: cleaning and refilling bottles with drinking water; cleaning and refilling cleaning product containers; and cleaning and refilling containers with pre-moistened wipes. The result is a reduction of waste introduced into landfills, and a means of centrally distributing clean water, cleaning products, and wipes without the need for additional containers.

Abstract: A toilet modernizer is provided for allowing touchless manipulation of a toilet seat and lid by a user. An outer housing that is attachable under the toilet lid contains the other components of the device in one simple module. As part of the module, a latching member actuated by a user-manipulated actuator element selectively latches and unlatches the seat and lid, so that the user can select to lift the two elements as a unit or to lift only the lid, all the while without having to touch any part of the toilet. In an embodiment a lighting element is included, and in a further embodiment, a scent spray module is also included in the module.

Abstract: A configurable system is provided for lighting operation and display with respect to an accessory article such as a purse or handbag. Decorative color-changing lights on an exterior surface of the article are driven by a controller within the article, wherein the controller is configured to interact with a remote computing device such as a user's Smartphone. In an embodiment, the system detects a color in an element of the user's environment, such as an article of clothing worn by the user, and controls the decorative color-changing lights in a manner coordinated with the element. In an embodiment, the system is implemented via an interactive application running on the Smartphone. In a further embodiment, the system also provides light within the article, e.g., to aid a user searching for an item.

Abstract: A land paddle having energy storage and recovery capability is provided. The disclosed devices absorb user energy during a paddling stroke and release the energy at the end of the stroke. The force needed to store energy is progressive. In this way, heavier, stronger or taller users and lighter, weaker or shorter users are able to use the device without limitation.

Abstract: Provided is a landscape edging system comprising runs having a profile comprising a base, front edge and, in some embodiments, a leading edge, as well as a first specialized region, and optionally one or two additional specialized regions which can permit easy mowing up to the forward most edge of the edging, and can prevent lawn mower blade damage to the edging. In a preferred embodiment, the runs are comprised of shredded rubber.

Abstract: Provided is a landscape edging system comprising runs having a profile comprising a base, front edge and, in some embodiments, a leading edge, as well as a first specialized region, and optionally one or two additional specialized regions which can permit easy mowing up to the forwardmost edge of the edging, and can prevent lawn mower blade damage to the edging. In a preferred embodiment, the runs are comprised of shredded rubber.