Abstract: A self-adhesive gasket having a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side or on both sides can be used in place of plumbers putty to seal sinks to countertops, faucets to sinks, and strainers and pop ups to sinks and tubs. The gasket is preferably preformed from a flexible cellular plastic, preferably a closed cell urethane foam. The gasket may be used in a multitude of plumbing application to form a liquid seal.

Abstract: Decorative object, particularly jewelry such as a ring, comprises an annular body (11) on which is slidably mounted a movable member (12) having the shape of a sleeve (20). Slideways (19) are provided in a hollow annular space (18) of the annular body (11) and coact with shoes (24) secured to the sleeve (20). Thus, this latter does not touch the visible external surface (14) of the annular body (11). The invention thus permits keeping the annular body free from scratches, obtaining a regular and facilitated sliding movement, and hiding the guiding and sliding elements.