Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for emergency event detection and alert.

Abstract: A dispenser for a solid product that is rubbed off includes a threaded riser on a threaded spindle having a stop at its free end to prevent the riser from coming off, thereby allowing the purchaser to have access to the entire amount of product purchased.

Abstract: An integrated display card and goods holding container is provided. A well for the goods is formed integrally with the card, the integral structure preferably made of plastic but can be made of wood or metal. A cover is provided for closing the well, such as a screw top. The cover and the card can be provided with structures, such as pawls and catches, so that when the cover is fully engaged with the well, the structures provide evidence of tampering if the cover is removed from the card. Alternatively, or in addition, entire card can be shrink-wrapped or a seal, such as a tamper proof seal, can be placed over the cover.

Abstract: A top for a manual spray pump is provided with a cap or nozzle assembly having a spring molded integrally with the cap or nozzle assembly, thereby eliminating the separate manufacturing step of inserting a spring.

Abstract: An integred display card and goods holding container is provided. A well for the goods is formed integrally with the card, the integral structure preferably made of plastic but can be made of wood or metal. A cover is provided for closing the well, such as a screw top. The cover and the card can be provided with structures, such as pawls and catches, so that when the cover is fully engaged with the well, the structures provide evidence of tampering if the cover is removed from the card. Alternatively, or in addition, entire card can be shrink-wrapped or a seal, such as a tamper proof seal, can be placed over the cover.

Abstract: A compact for loose powder is provided with a recess in which a screen is movable along the extent of the recess, and is urged to provide the larger space in which the powder is retained. The user pushes the screen, with a brush or puff, to engage the loose powder and to cause the brush or puff to carry the powder for application to a person's skin. The container for the loose powder can be provided as an insert to a screw-type or clamshell-type compact, and/or can be refillable.

Abstract: An integred display card and goods holding container is provided. A well for the goods is formed integrally with the card, the integral structure preferably made of plastic but can be made of wood or metal. A cover is provided for closing the well, such as a screw top. The cover and the card can be provided with structures, such as pawls and catches, so that when the cover is fully engaged with the well, the structures provide evidence of tampering if the cover is removed from the card. Alternatively, or in addition, entire card can be shrink-wrapped or a seal, such as a tamper proof seal, can be placed over the cover.

Abstract: A grip accessory, especially for a writing instrucment such as for a convention pencil or pen, a cosmetics pencil or applicator, a medical instrument, or the like. The device has a core with a bore made from a material that slides relatively easily over the instrument, an aperture in the core, and an elastomeric sheath with protrusions that extend through the aperture and into the bore. The protrusions provide resistance to the sliding fo the instrument through the bore when the instrument's outer surface engages the protrusions, thereby keeping the grip accessory in place but allowing the accessory to be place on and removed from the elongate instrument.

Abstract: A compact for loose powder is provided with a recess in which a screen is movable along the extent of the recess, and is urged to provide the larger space in which the powder is retained. The user pushes the screen, with a brush or puff, to engage the loose powder and to cause the brush or puff to carry the powder for application to a person's skin. The container for the loose powder can be provided as an insert to a screw-type or clamshell-type compact, and/or can be refillable.