Abstract: An extrusion molded gasket and a method of making such a gasket comprising one or more annular sections configured to engage a door rim of an appliance tub, one or more annular sections configured to engage the appliance tub, and one or more sealing sections disposed therebetween, wherein the gasket comprises at least one thermoplastic vulcanizate comprising at least 15 wt %, by weight of the thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), of a cross-linkable ethylene-based elastomer and within a range from 5 to 30 wt %, by weight of the TPV, of at least one thermoplastic, the TPV having a Shore Hardness within a range from 35 A to 100 A (or 50 D), and wherein the TPV is extrusion molded into the gasket

Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling a light includes a wheel assembly, a rotational motion detector and a dimmer control. As the wheel assembly is rotated, the light is dimmed. An on/off control is responsive to a push detector for detecting whether the wheel assembly has been pushed. The on/off control controls where the light is on or off.

Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling a light includes a wheel assembly, a rotational motion detector and a dimmer control. As the wheel assembly is rotated, the light is dimmed. An on/off control is responsive to a push detector for detecting whether the wheel assembly has been pushed. The on/off control controls where the light is on or off.

Abstract: A mug includes a rigid inner shell to contain a liquid and a compressible outer surface about a lower portion of the rigid inner shell. The compressible outer surface is compressible by at least 0.125 inches to adapt to differently configured cup holders.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a substance to a body has a first portion and a second portion. A perforation line extends circumferentially around the applicator and separates the first portion and the second portion. A web is contained within the applicator. The web is attached to the first portion and the second portion, such that when the applicator is ruptured, the web may be used to apply the substance to the body by grasping the first portion and the second portion and manipulating the web on the body.

Abstract: A dimmer switch for controlling a light includes a wheel assembly, a rotational motion detector and a dimmer control. As the wheel assembly is rotated, the light is dimmed. An on/off control is responsive to a push detector for detecting whether the wheel assembly has been pushed. The on/off control controls where the light is on or off.

Abstract: A trash bag securing device has a rotatable member and a stationary member. The stationary member is attached to the trash receptacle. The rotatable member has a first bag securing means which may include a bag containment area. The stationary member includes a second bag securing means which may include a point.

Abstract: A hitch includes a vertically extending trunk portion, a first limb horizontally extending from the trunk portion and a second limb horizontally extending from the trunk portion below the first limb.

Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus and method facilitate storage of an extension cord about one or more hooks on an electrically powered appliance.

Abstract: A hitch includes a vertically extending trunk portion, a first limb horizontally extending from the trunk portion and a second limb horizontally extending from the trunk portion below the first limb.

Abstract: A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration.