Abstract: A pick-up tool is disclosed for picking up, moving, and releasing a variety of objects through the use of a single hand. A spring wire, formed into a crossing loop, is drawn through a bearing with the ends of the loop grasping the object in a pincers action. The loop is attached to a guide that slides along a shaft. A cord, attached to the guide, is pulled by the action of a rod that is rotatably disposed in a handle attached at an oblique angle to the shaft.

Abstract: An upper torso restraining device is disclosed for maintaining an individual in a seated position in a chair or similar by providing attachment and support of the upper torso. An external upper body garment with appearance similar to ordinary clothing is provided with side slits. An interior vest having straps extending from front crossover and crossunder portions is attached to the upper body garment along the upper edges of the interior vest. Straps from the crossunder portion pass through one side of the interior vest through interior slits and straps from the crossover portion pass through external loops located on the opposing side of the interior vest. The straps then pass through the side slits, and may be secured together behind an individual wearing the interior vest and upper body garment.

Abstract: A cake decorating utensil organizing container is disclosed for providing a container to store a variety of cake decorating utensils in a secure, organized and readily accessible manner. Clean, wet pastry tips may be stored in an erect position in individual sleeves in outwardly rotatable holders, with moisture from the pastry tips caught on outwardly rotatable drip trays. Evaporation of moisture is facilitated by ventilation holes. Additional cake decorating utensils may be stored in a removable utensil tray and also in a base portion. The container may be rapidly disassembled into component parts for cleaning.

Abstract: A restraining device is disclosed for maintaining an individual in a seated position in a chair or similar and providing containment and absorption of waste materials produced by the individual. An external garment portion with appearance similar to ordinary clothing for the lower portion of the body has opposing, closeable side slots, and straps extending from rear waistband portions of the garment are removably disposable through loops attached to front waistband portions of the garment and tied behind the individual. A three-ply liner is attached to the interior of the garment, and a disposable, absorbent pad is removably attached to the interior of the liner.