Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying a flat article and a combined frame apparatus and flat article. In one aspect, the frame apparatus includes a display frame defining a rabbet, a stack positioned in the rabbet, and a spacer apparatus. The rabbet is defined by a floor and a wall. The wall includes an engagement feature which may be a channel. The spacer apparatus is configured to be positioned in the rabbet and engagement features thereof extend into the channel in the wall of the rabbet to couple the spacer apparatus to the display frame. The spacer assembly may also be in contact with the stack to hold the stack in the rabbet.

Abstract: The present application discloses a bottle manufacturing method and a bottle, which comprises steps of: manufacturing a protection layer; printing an artwork on a surface of the protection layer; manufacturing a transparent layer; laminating the protection layer and the transparent layer having the artwork printed; arranging the protection layer and the transparent layer on a bottle body to make the artwork locate between the protection layer and the transparent layer. By printing the artwork between the protection layer and the transparent layer, the present application provides the artwork a good protection to prevent the artwork from worn, and makes the product a relatively high decoration quality.

Abstract: The present application discloses a novel container, which comprises: a bottle body that has a fitting area in concave shape arranged on the outer surface; a protection layer arranged on the fitting area; a pattern layer arranged on a side surface of the protection layer away from the fitting area; a light-transmittable wrapping layer arranged on the pattern layer; a bonding layer is arranged on a side edge of the light-transmittable wrapping layer, the light-transmittable wrapping layer connects with the side edge of the fitting area through the bonding layer. By arranging the fitting area on the bottle body, the protection layer in the fitting area, the pattern layer on the side surface of the protection layer away from fitting area, and the light-transmittable wrapping layer on the pattern layer, the pattern layer is protected effectively.

Abstract: A bottle closure includes a base and top portion. The base portion is attachable to a bottle. The base portion has a first passageway extending therethrough configured to communicate with a bottle interior. The top portion is releasably connectable with the base portion. The top portion is movable relative to the base portion between open and closed positions. When open, the top portion is spaced from the base portion to provide access to the base portion first passageway. When closed, the top portion is in register with the base portion and covers the base portion first passageway. The top portion further has a second passageway extending therethrough and a drink spout in the second passageway. The drink spout has a portion configured for movement in the second passageway between open and closed positions. The open position allows fluid communication through the second passageway and the closed prevents it.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member.

Abstract: A wire management device can facilitate the organization and retention of a plurality of wires. The wire management device may include a plurality of semi-enclosed arms through which a plurality of wires can be passed. The plurality of semi-enclosed arms can support the plurality of wires, and one or more of the wires can be directed outside of the wire management device, at various positions along the wire management device, through gaps between adjacent semi-enclosed arms. In some implementations, flexible cable retainer(s) can be attached to the plurality of semi-enclosed arms and can be operable to preclude wires from being inadvertently removed from the wire management device.

Abstract: A wire management device can facilitate the organization and retention of a plurality of wires. The wire management device may include a plurality of semi-enclosed arms through which a plurality of wires can be passed. The plurality of semi-enclosed arms can support the plurality of wires, and one or more of the wires can be directed outside of the wire management device, at various positions along the wire management device, through gaps between adjacent semi-enclosed arms. In some implementations, flexible cable retainer(s) can be attached to the plurality of semi-enclosed arms and can be operable to preclude wires from being inadvertently removed from the wire management device.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member.

Abstract: A food pan carrier has a pan carrier body with a wheeled dolly attached thereto. The wheeled dolly is connected with at least one fastener. The wheeled dolly is removably connected to the food pan carrier body so that it may be easily connected and disconnected therefrom.

Abstract: Food smoker with self-basting features and relatively low thermal conductivity chip bowls. A lid of the food smoker may include downward pointing protrusions to control dripping onto food being smoked. This self-basting feature reduces the need to open the food smoker to baste the food smoking. The food smoker may include a ceramic chip bowl to reduce the rate of consumption of wood chips used to add flavoring to the food being smoked. This further reduces the need to open the food smoker. The housing of the smoker may be constructed with inner and outer walls, minimizing the heat loss during the cooking process. In combination, these features result in an improved food smoker that requires less user interaction than traditional systems. Moreover, the food smoker may need to be opened fewer times during the smoking process, which reduces heat loss and thus leads to greater energy efficiency.

Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for improving performance in sports where a swinging motion is needed. In some embodiments, a swing resistance device may be attached to or be built into elongated sport apparatus, such as racquets, clubs, bats, sticks, and the like, configured to resist a swinging motion of the sport apparatus by capturing air and utilizing a force of air resistance, similar to a parachute. The swing resistance device is generally attached to the elongated sport apparatus by coupling components, such as bearings, that allow the swing resistance device to freely rotate around the effective longitudinal axis of the elongated sport apparatus. During a swing, air resistance creates dynamic forces that over time may improve swing power and path.

Abstract: A removable lid adapted to lock to a tote. A combined lid, tote and tote liner is disclosed. The lid has a durable planar portion, a first end with a locking mechanism, which may engage the tote, and a second end having another lock or an undercut portion that slides on an end of the tote and secures to the tote. The lockable lids can be adapted to retrofit a tote or may be used with enhanced totes to complement the added security of the lid. The lid can have various locking mechanisms and a variety of other security features. In a preferred embodiment, a liner with tabs can be inserted in a base of a tote for added security. The lid may include an activation box for an enhanced security mode. Activation boxes in the lid may be used with a command box and a control center.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member.

Abstract: A light-weight composite structural member including an elongated body having at least one internal recess with a tensioned cable in the recess or series of recesses. End pieces on each end of the elongated body secure the cable, which is connected to each end piece. The composite structural member is light-weight with relatively thin walls while providing enhanced benefits for resisting the combination of tension, compression and buckling forces.

Abstract: A brush including layers of bristles used with a handle. Plates, with bristles connected to a base at one end, are retained by the handle. Certain stackable plates may also be interconnected by a set of hinges. Plates can be of a unitary plastic construction and can be stacked or folded upon one another to form layers of plates with bristles. A corrugated layer is adjacent to a first plate or between two plates. The corrugated layer has a base and corrugated bristles extending from an end of the base, with the corrugated bristles preferably shaped in alternating ridges and grooves. The corrugated layer is stiffer than an adjacent plate of bristles and assists with liquid retention of the brush. Recesses or holes in the ridges of the corrugated bristles can aid with liquid retention in the brush before applying the liquid on a surface.

Abstract: A retracting and locking leash housing includes a casing (30) and a handle (28). A pair of connectors (32) space the casing (30) from the handle (28) and define a finger (34) opening. A trigger (38) includes a gripping portion (48) and a locking portion (46) and is slidably supported for rectilinear movement. The gripping portion (48) and the locking portion (46) are connected by arms (50), which are coextensive with the connectors (32) about the finger (34) opening. A spool (36) is rotatably disposed in the casing (30) and includes a circle of teeth (58) and a finger (34) extends from the locking portion (46) to engage the circle of teeth (58) when the trigger (38) is moved rectilinearly to a locking position to prevent rotation of the spool (36).

Abstract: A wire stripper has a pair of elongated frames pivotably joined together by a pivot pin and defining handles and jaws. The handles are covered by sleeves which include thumb wells which cover the ends of the pivot pin. A mechanical interlock is provided between the handles and the sleeves. The sleeves have slots for receiving the handles. The slots are offset so the front and rear surfaces of opposite sleeves are coplanar. The sleeves have a core and cushion grip overmolded on the core. A molding projection on the core allows precise placement of the core in a mold during formation of the cushion grip. A spring biases the frames to an open position. A locking member can be set by a sliding motion toward the handle end to hold the handles in a closed position. A curved shoulder on the edge of a handle wipes across a screw hole opening in the opposite jaw to provide a screw cutting function with a slicing action.