Abstract: A system and method for providing a visible marker when at least two objects are combined. The visible marker may be any desired marking but, in the preferred embodiment, is a heart-shape. The two objects may be two-dimensional, such as cards, or three-dimensional, such as toys or household items. The creation of the visible marker by bringing two objects into proximity can show common origin and manufacture and, where a heart-shape is used, can send positive social and moral messages of love and togetherness.

Abstract: An improved apparatus 10 and corresponding methods for in-situ application of chemical in a swimming pool or spa or the like. Apparatus 10 generally has a handle receiving portion 50, a handle receiving base 90 to which the handle receiving portion 50 is attached, and at least one securing component 11, 13, or 14. The at least one securing component is made of suitable material (i.e. soft, flexible, bendable, twistable material such as strap, wire, twine, string, or the like) to allow adjustment to surroundingly secure around any size and/or shape container 60. One form of the at least one securing component is straps 11. The straps 11 are inserted and secured near receiving slots 92, and they are placed and surroundingly secured around the container 60. The ends 22 and 24 are secured to the base 90 by folding over an end piece 19 of each strap 11 so that VELCRO.TM. hook and loop fastener material 15 located on the underside of each end piece 19 engages and attaches to VELCRO.TM.