Abstract: Hanging products having an opening for suspending the item from a rod, the hanging product being provided with a ring having a gap, the ring further being provided with a movable member for opening and closing the gap.

Abstract: General purpose 100% solid state Direct Current drive for rotary DC machines with four quadrants operation. It is to say that allows the rotary DC machine to act like motor or generator in the two direction of possible rotation. In the first and third quadrant as motor in both direction of possible rotation, and in the second and fourth quadrant like regenerative brake DC generator, recovering the energy towards the DC network supply. To obtain that generalized control for DC machines of any type, the invention subject of this patent, is based on the interaction of two original ideas that they are: (1) Maintaining the direction of the current in one and only one of the two main windings of the DC machine (7) either field or armature, by means of a rectifier bridge (6). (2) Use a DC controlled power supply (14), with reversible polarity to feed the complete machine.

Abstract: An improved no-spill cup construction and valve assembly which provides an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the cup spout. The act of sucking at the cup spout creates negative pressure or a partial vacuum against a valve member near the spout having an opening therein, causing the valve member and opening to move off of a protruding member, thereby unblocking the opening in the valve. When the opening is unblocked, liquid can flow freely through the valve and spout. When not in use, the valve sits in a resting, closed position, with the opening in the valve sitting on a protruding member and pressed against the protruding member's base, sealing off the opening in the valve assembly. The closed position provides an extremely secure seal against fluid leakage, such that inadvertent spills or even deliberate attempts to force liquid outside of the cup, such as by turning the cup upside down, or shaking the cup, are ineffective.

Abstract: An improved no-spill cup construction and valve assembly which provides an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the cup spout. The act of sucking at the cup spout creates negative pressure or a partial vacuum against a valve near the spout, causing the valve to invert which unblocks an opening in the valve. When the opening is unblocked, liquid can flow freely through the valve and spout. When not in use, the valve sits in a resting, closed position, with the valve pressed against a center seal-off, sealing off the opening in the valve assembly. The closed position provides an extremely secure seal against fluid leakage, such that inadvertent spills or even deliberate attempts to force liquid outside of the cup, such as by turning the cup upside down, or shaking the cup, are ineffective. The cup assembly further allows liquid flow to be regulated between regular or maximum flow and minimal flow levels or rates by rotating the position of the valve assembly in the cover of the cup.

Abstract: Accessories and methods for directly suspending clothing from a mounted rod. An opening is provided in the clothing, the opening communicating with an edge of the product and having both an open configuration and a closed configuration, with a supporting material such a loop fastener or a backing material integral with or attached to the clothing. The supporting material includes the opening and can be moved from the open to the closed configuration and back, allowing the product to be easily attached to and detached from a rod, hook, and so forth, without the need to use a hanger.

Abstract: Improved no-spill drinking products including a nipple or soft spout having a valve incorporated therein. The valve is designed to provide an enhanced no-spill function providing an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the nipple or spout when the user is not drinking therefrom.

Abstract: Hanging products having an opening for suspending the item from a rod without removing the rod from its mounted supports.

Abstract: Methods and kits for providing a consumer with the ability to easily convert an item of material into a hanging product, such as a window or shower curtain. The consumer can purchase an item of fabric to his or her liking, and use the kit for conversion of the fabric into curtains. The kit assists with and facilitates the process, providing the consumer with the ability to custom make hanging products with limited or no prior experience.

Abstract: A process for making a combination food utensil constructed of materials having different relative hardness, particularly a spoon. Portions of the utensil are constructed of a hard material such as polyproplylene to provide structural rigidity and to allow the utensil to easily slide along the bottom of a dish such as a bowl or a plane. Outside edges of the utensil and portions of its handle are constructed of a softer material such as Kraton or silicone to provide for comfortable contact with the inside of the mouth and gums. In the preferred embodiment the spoon is provided for use by a baby.

Abstract: A process for making a combination food utensil constructed of materials having different relative hardness, particularly a spoon. A skeleton or backbone of the utensil is constructed of a hard material such as polypropylene to provide structural rigidity and to allow the utensil to easily slide along the bottom of a dish such as bowl or a plate. Outside edges of the utensil and portions of its handle are constructed of a softer material such as Kraton or silicon to provide for comfortable contact with the inside of the mouth and gums. In the preferred embodiment the spoon is provided for use by a baby.

Abstract: Packaging having reactive polymers incorporated into paper and foam core materials. In one embodiment, the packaging protects the contents from corrosive gases. In an alternate embodiment, the packaging protects the contents from mildew and fungus.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: A container for health and beauty aids having a novel cap and a cap therefor are disclosed. The cap has a recess in which an entertainment device is disposed. The entertainment device may include a touch activated light and/or sound package. When the user depresses an element on the cap, a touch switch is activated, and the light package lights up and/or the sound package generates a sound or noise. Alternatively, the cap may include one or more fluids disposed in the cap; the fluids are preferably immiscible. Small items such as glitter or confetti may be suspended in the fluids.

Abstract: Sports glove drying devices. In one embodiment, an accessory allows attachment of gloves to a vehicle. The aerodynamic drag of the wind against the vehicle during the vehicle's movement speeds up the drying of the gloves. In a further embodiment, an accessory for adhering to a vehicle, existing tags or so forth, allowing any surface to be utilized for drying the gloves. In further embodiments, the accessory includes a receptacle for interchanging promotional material therein. In a preferred embodiment, the accessories are used with golf gloves and can be attached to a golf cart. In alternate embodiments, the accessories can be used with any other sporting activity using gloves, such as bicycling, baseball, or so forth.

Abstract: A hanging material such as a curtain is provided with openings each having a slit therein for attachment to a fixed rod. Each opening is reinforced with rings having projecting flanges extending beyond the ring away from the curtain. The projecting flanges of the rings makes it easier to open up the ring thereby facilitating the placement of the curtain upon the fixed rod.

Abstract: A combination-material food utensil constructed of materials having different relative hardness. The skeleton or backbone of the utensil is constructed of a hard material providing structural integrity and allowing the utensil to easily slide along the bottom of a dish such as bowl or a plate. Outside edges of the utensil and portions of its handle are constructed of a relative soft material such as Kraton or silicon and provide for comfortable contact with the inside of the mouth and gums.

Abstract: An improved no-spill cup construction and valve assembly which provides an extremely secure seal against accidental liquid flow from the cup spout. The act of sucking at the cup spout creates negative pressure or a partial vacuum against a valve member near the spout having an opening therein, causing the valve member and opening to move off of a protruding member, thereby unblocking the opening in the valve. When the opening is unblocked, liquid can flow freely through the valve and spout. When not in use, the valve sits in a resting, closed position, with the opening in the valve sitting on a protruding member and pressed against the protruding member's base, sealing off the opening in the valve assembly. The closed position provides an extremely secure seal against fluid leakage, such that inadvertent spills or even deliberate attempts to force liquid outside of the cup, such as by turning the cup upside down, or shaking the cup, are ineffective.