Abstract: A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided.

Abstract: A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support.

Abstract: A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided.

Abstract: A protective device having medical applications is disclosed. The protective device includes an adhesive base and a protective covering. The adesive base adhesively attaches to the patient's skin and surrounds the area to be protected. The protective covering is coupled to the adhesive base and covers the area to be protected. The protective covering is coupled to the adhesive base by means of adhesive or Velcro (TM). The protective covering may be repeatedly decoupled and recoupled with the adhesive base without detaching the adhesive base from the patient's skin. The protective device thereby provides repeated access to the protected area without damaging the patient's skin.