Abstract: A sealed tabbed asphalt shingle system and method of sealing around the slots defining the tabs of the installed shingles, prevent the intrusion of water and preventing the lifting of installed shingles by wind forces.

Abstract: A beverage container having at least two separate and distinct compartments separated by a vertical partition allows for the container to retain separate liquids within an inner liner provided within an outer contoured shell with an air space between the inner liner and outer container providing insulation of the inner liner, the container further providing a fitted lid having a sealing gasket on the underside of the lid to maintain segregation of the liquids in the distinct compartments when consuming the beverage through the fitted lid, with the fitted lid further having an opening containing a locking closure over each distinct compartment to select which of the contained beverage would be consumed at one time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage container having a plurality of compartments so that each compartment may hold a separate beverage or the same beverage, thus providing a consumer to select for consumption the beverage in one of the compartments and preserve the temperature of the beverage in the other compartment for later selection. The compartments may be configured in a vertically separated embodiment or a horizontally separated embodiment. The invention further provides a compartmentalized travel container for prolonged and selective consumption of liquids in order to facilitate heat or cold retention.

Abstract: An athletic garment with protective guard members on the inner thighs. The garment preferably will be compression shorts or pants. The guard members are supported in pockets formed on the inside of each thigh portion of the shorts. The guard member preferably is adapted to both deflect impacts and to absorb shock from impacts, particularly from balls in sports such as baseball. The guard member preferably is formed of an inner flexible, hard plastic deflective layer and an outer flexible, shock absorbing foam layer. Thus, the garment of this invention is particularly suited for use by a baseball catcher and the other infielders, but will be useful to athletes in any sport. This protective garment will reduce the discomfort and injury caused by the impact of a ball or other equipment or objects employed in virtually any sports activity.