Abstract: A garment construction having a cuff assembly at the end of the sleeve wherein the cuff assembly is user selectable between a first position allowing the user's fingers to extend beyond the opening of the sleeve and a second position wherein the user's fingers are covered by the cuff assembly. A thumb cover is selectable between a first position extending from the sleeve and a second position either depressed below the sleeve surface or held in place at a position extending along the sleeve. Purchase material on the cuff assembly and/or thumb cover presents a purchase surface which enhances the user's ability to pick up objects when the user's fingers and/or thumb are covered by the cuff.

Abstract: A device for protecting filled trash bags from attacks by dogs or other animals is disclosed, and has a collapsible mesh frame composed of interwoven plastic strands and which presents an open top defined by an upper rim. The open top is closed by eight equally spaced straps whose outer ends are attached to the rim. The inner end of one of the closure straps is provided with an upstanding post upon which the inner ends of the other straps can be installed. Thus installed, the straps extend radially outwardly from the post to the rim and may be locked in place, thereby securing the bags in the protector device.