Abstract: A multi-use infant-feeding nipple system that enables an infant to drink liquid from various types of containers, including conventional baby bottles, cans, glasses, and the like. The nipple system includes a flexible, elastomeric nipple having a base end and a tip end. The base end includes a reduced diameter opening for sliding, sealed receipt of one end of a tubular conduit which may be extended at its other end into a container that need not be held in an elevated position in or in close proximity to the infant's mouth. The tip end has a normally closed slitted opening through which liquid is enabled to flow when the infant sucks on the nipple, and which closes when the infant ceases sucking, thereby functioning as a check valve and preventing ingress of air into the nipple and preventing the liquid from draining out of the nipple and any conduit attached to it. This, in turn, avoids ingestion of air when the infant resumes feeding.

Abstract: A combined tether and support for a snowboard includes an adjustable support strap that is releasably connected at its upper end to a harness worn on the body of the user and releasably connected at its lower end to a snowboard to support the weight of the snowboard when the user is riding a chair lift. A short tether extends between the support strap and a lower leg portion of the user to tether the snowboard to the user when the snowboard is being ridden. Adjustment of the length of the support strap enables the user to ride the snowboard normally when the strap is lengthened, and supports the weight of the snowboard when the strap is shortened and the user is sitting on a chair lift. Quick-connect couplings are provided between the support strap, snowboard and harness.