Abstract: A container for storing and transporting elongated objects, such as smoker's articles, or other small objects, which container has a container lid or closure and a container receptacle. The container lid is mounted on the receptacle for pivoting movement relative thereto and is openable to provide full access to the interior of the container and the object stored therein, and is closable to prevent access thereto. The container incorporates a child-resistant opening mechanism, and a seal which cooperates between the container lid and the receptacle in the closed position of the container lid to prevent odors from escaping the container interior, to preserve freshness of objects stored in the interior of the container and/or to seal the container interior from moisture or other contaminants.

Abstract: A surface-independent antenna that operates consistently and independently of a material of its mounting surface. The antenna includes a ground plane having an outer perimeter, an antenna element having a floating portion and a non-floating portion. The non-floating portion is affixed in a generally parallel orientation above an end of the ground plane, and the floating portion extends beyond the outer perimeter of the ground plane. The antenna also includes a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, the housing sized to generally encapsulate the ground plane and the antenna element.

Abstract: A carbon monoxide detection apparatus having one or more carbon monoxide sensors operatively connected to an appliance. The one or more carbon monoxide sensors can detect a threshold level of carbon monoxide and cause the detection apparatus to activate the appliance cutoff switch. Alternatively, the connection to the appliance may be for the measurement of carbon monoxide in a substantially continuously flowing airstream; and/or for measuring in two air locations, one an airstream and the other ambient. An audible alarm may be included for sounding an audible alarm. A separate device may be included which may be activated or deactivated.