Abstract: An odor-resistant refuse receiver includes a front and back panel, the front and back panel sewn together to provide an enclosure with an opening at one end, the front and back panel each including an inner liner having an aluminum coating and an outer liner having fabric-like characteristics. The odor-resistant refuse receiver further includes a loop and rubberized twist-tie, the rubberized twist-tie oriented in the loop, the loop located at the opening of the enclosure, the front and back panel foldable at the opening, such that the opening may be closed and the rubberized twist-tie may be folded about the enclosure to hold the enclosure in a closed position.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a first and second housing; the first housing has an inner threading and a first protrusion. The lighting device includes a second housing having an outer threading and a second protrusion. A user advances one protrusion over the other in order to activate the lighting device. The lighting device also includes an arm that is part of the first housing and a post that is part of the second housing. The arm and post prevent the first housing from rotating to a point where the threading of the housings release. The arm may be flexed inwards to prevent allow for the release of the first housing.

Abstract: A twist tie device having an elongated piece of shape-retaining deformable material. A cover covers the shape-retaining deformable material along the length of the elongated piece. The cover has a bond between the elongated piece and the cover. The bond between the cover and the elongated piece is along the entire interior surface of the cover. An outer cover may be bonded to the cover. The outer cover may have a gripping surface and a non-gripping surface. The gripping surface will provide more grip for the twist tie device when it is wrapped around itself and the gripping surface will provide more grip when it is wrapped around objects. A nongripping surface being generally smoother than the gripping surface is suitable for containing indicia.