Abstract: Apparatus and processes to generate random musical notes at random intervals over a relatively long period of time without intervention by a musician by causing a plurality of chime beads to fall under the force of gravity from an elevated adhesive strip onto a plurality of chime bars positioned in a stepped, chevron-shaped configuration.

Abstract: Wooden door assembly and method of manufacture thereof having a wooden composite subframe stile and rail assembly and an insulative foam core that are encapsulated within an exterior veneer or solid wood stile, rail, and raised panel assembly of finish wood material. Wooden door jamb assembly having a wooden composite subframe, an insulative foam door jamb core, and an exterior veneer or solid wood laminate of finish wood material.

Abstract: Apparatus defining a sling for holding a child on an inclined mattress within a crib, the apparatus having a front portion, a back portion, and means for attaching the sling to the crib. Alternatively, the back portion comprises a modified conventional fitted sheet which is attached to the mattress instead of to the crib.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to hold and manipulate dental floss for the removal of plaque and food particles from teeth surfaces. The invention comprises: an elongated handle which may house, contain, and dispense a supply of dental floss; a stationary tong which does not generally move with respect to the handle; a pivotal tong which can be pivoted about a pivot point; means for securing the pivotal tong to the handle to selectively adjust the distance between terminal ends of the stationary tong and the pivotal tong; and means for anchoring the dental floss to the terminal ends of the stationary and pivotal tongs, the dental floss being positioned to span the distance and be pulled taut between the terminal ends of the tongs. Means for guiding the length of dental floss along the stationary and pivotal tongs and/or means for cutting the dental floss may also be provided.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to selectively secure wheels of a skate against rotation, provide a pad between the wheels and an underlying surface, provide a separate detachable protective foot covering, and/or provide a separate storage compartment which is removably attached to a boot of said skate. The invention also applies to ice skates, providing a pad between the blade and the underlying surface, providing a protective foot covering, and providing a storage compartment as described above.