Abstract: A system for displaying packaged goods has an insert sized to be placed on a bottom surface of a packaging carton. The insert has a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys. Each peak has a front wall, a rear wall having a height greater than the front wall and a sloped top extending from the front wall to the rear wall. Each valley is sized to receive a bottom portion of a blister package. A blister package comprised of a card portion, and blister portion attached to the card portion is sized and configured so that a plurality of blister packages can be placed in front to back relationship and a bottom edge of each blister package will fit into a valley in the insert.

Abstract: A bullet trap entertainment system for use in target shooting is disclosed. The bullet trap entertainment system may include a plurality of sensors for counting the number of accurately shot bullets and determining the velocities of the bullets, and measuring the energy transmitted in quantifiable units. The bullet trap entertainment system further includes a central processing unit for calculating a score of each user of the system and a user interface for displaying the scores. The bullet trap entertainment system may also include a collector for de-energizing and collecting the bullets entering the system.

Abstract: An improved door hook or bracket which is thin enough to fit between the top of the door and the jamb, and strong enough to hold significant weight when the door is opened. The door hook is comprised of a U-shaped bracket, a compressible pad and a hook. The bracket comprises a top having a bottom surface, a front side having a hook and a back side. The front side is attached to one edge of the top at an acute angle relative to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad is attached to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad preferably has a releasable adhesive. Flexible molded-in minor protrusions may be used as the compressible pad.

Abstract: A U-shaped mounting clip for a decorative light bulb socket of the type having a base with a channel extending transversely thereacross and an electrical wire placed therein has a generally U-shaped clip body having a first leg, a second leg, an arcuate member connecting the first leg and the second leg. The first leg is configured and sized to fit securely on the channel and to hold the electrical wire in place. Alternatively, the clip may be configured to have an L-shaped body. Either or both legs of the L-shaped body may be U-shaped.

Abstract: An unobtrusive hook for holding things on walls and other flat surfaces is disclosed which comprises a hook body from which things may be hung and a mounting portion attached to the hook body, a hook holder made of clear plastic having a mouth into which the mounting portion of the hook body can be inserted and transparent tape attached to the hook holder in a manner to allow the hook holder to be mounted on a flat surface. The hook body and mounting portion are preferably made of a hard plastic whereas the hook holder is made of a clear, flexible, soft plastic.

Abstract: A candle holder has a base, an upright attached to one edge of the base and a candle support extending from the upright over the base. Suction cups are provided on the upright for mounting. Feet near the suction cups prevent the holder from rocking. One of a series of figures which are preferably shaped as holiday symbols is fitted into the upright. The figures preferably are removable from the upright.

Abstract: An improved door nook or bracket which is thin enough to fit between the top of the door and the jamb, and strong enough to hold significant weight when the door is opened. The door hook is comprised of a U-shaped bracket, a compressible pad and a hook. The bracket comprises a top having a bottom surface, a front side having a hook and a back side. The front side is attached to one edge of the top at an acute angle relative to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad is attached to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad preferably has a releasable adhesive. Flexible molded-in minor protrusions may be used as the compressible pad.

Abstract: A self-closing holder made of molded, flexible material for supporting at least one object such as a wire on a smooth, nonporous receiving surface. The holder has a concavo-convex suction cup portion having a concave inner surface that engages with the receiving surface, and a convex outer surface. A cylindrical holding portion is integral with and extends outwardly from the convex cup surface. The holding portion is formed of at least one pair of legs, each pair of legs being separated by a slit opening to an exposed end of the holding portion for receiving a thin, lightweight member such as a cord, wire or hook. An annular shoulder is disposed on the cup portion convex surface. The shoulder has an inner diameter that is concentric with and connected to the cylindrical holding portion. When the cup portion is not mounted on a receiving surface, the legs are sufficiently spaced to allow insertion of at least a portion of the object into the slit.

Abstract: In an injection molding process for creating gripping surfaces in plastic articles a mold is provided which positions a cavity within the plastic article near where the gripping surface is needed. The parameters of the injection molding processes can be controlled to either increase or decrease the gripping surfaces by regulating the amount of shrink in the plastic. Three of the controlled parameters that determine the size of the gripping surface are the injection pressure, melt index of the plastic and the temperature of the cooling water.

Abstract: A multiple layer suction holder is disclosed in which a lower attaching layer is made of a soft, flexible material having a neck extending therefrom. A shell is fitted on top of the lower attaching layer where the shell is made from a flexible material which is harder than the soft, flexible material of the lower attaching layer. The suction holder is further provided with connecting devices which force the shell against the lower attaching layer in order to provide an internal pressure in the lower attaching layer directed toward the mounting surface. Hence, air cannot readily pass under the lower attaching layer. The multiple layer suction holder provides maximum contact with the mounting surface and maximum memory that results in longer life of the suction holder.