Abstract: The present invention is a package for selectively heating or cooling a food product of the package utilizing a temperature-changing pack disposed within an inner container. The temperature-changing pack is formed in a manner which prevents the inadvertent or premature mixing of the chemical reagents to initiate the heating or cooling reaction. Further, the temperature-changing pack is positioned within the inner container at a location where the food product comes into contact with the pack on multiple sides to maximize the heat transfer between pack and the food product. The inner container can be positioned within a reusable outer sleeve that insulates the inner container to further maximize the heat transfer between the pack and the food product.

Abstract: The present invention is a closure capable of being applied to an existing flexible container structure in order to form a releasable closure thereon. The closure includes base formed of a flexible material having an adhesive disposed on one side thereof in order to attach the closure to the exterior of a container. The closure also includes a pair of releasably engageable zipper sections secured to the base on opposite sides of a gap formed in the base having an open end and a closed end. The closure further has a liner located between the zipper sections and the base that extends over the gap to finction as a positioning device for properly locating the closure on the flexible container. The base and the liner also limit the size of any opening formed in the container to the size of the closure.

Abstract: The present invention is a closure capable of being applied to an existing container structure in order to form a releasable closure thereon. The closure includes base formed of a flexible material having an adhesive disposed on one side thereof in order to attach the closure to the exterior of a container. The closure also includes a flap secured at one end to the base opposite the adhesive which can be selectively adhered to the base over an opening formed in the base by a releasable adhesive disposed on the base or on the flap. The closure can conform to the shape of the exterior surface of the container to which it is secured and can be used with an aperture formed in the exterior of the container in alignment with the opening in the base to selectively dispense material from the interior of the container through the closure attached to the container.

Abstract: The present invention is a sink cover including a body portion having a drain sleeve thereon that is positioned in engagement with the drain of a sink. The sleeve is engaged with a collar the holds the body portion in the sink over the drain, and allows the body portion to be rotated. A shroud is connected to the body portion or the collar at one end and to the edge of the sink at the opposite end to provide a continuous surface over the surface of the sink that directs fluids and other materials on implements being cleaned over the sink cover through cover and into the drain opening without contacting the surface of the sink.

Abstract: A storage unit for storing a number of items in an elevated space saving and easily accessible manner is provided that includes a cover slidably mounted to a storage container containing a number of storage chambers therein. The cover includes a number of adhesive securing means attached thereto that enable the cover to be fixedly secured to the underside of an elevated support structure, such as a cabinet in a kitchen. The storage container is slidably mounted to the cover such that the container can be moved from a closed position to an open position with regard to the cover in order for an individual to gain access to items contained within the storage container.

Abstract: The present invention is a compartment securable to an existing tissue container that enables a number of used tissues to be stored therein. The compartment includes a base attachable around an aperture formed in the tissue container and a container member secured to the base and extending inwardly into the tissue container. The container member includes a sleeve and a flexible liner that is treated or covered with an antimicrobial composition. When a cover for the compartment is opened, a used tissue can be inserted through the sleeve into the flexible liner to be held by the liner within the tissue container. As used tissues are positioned within the compartment, the liner operates to push the unused tissues within the container towards a dispensing opening for the tissue container.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermometer assembly adapted to be utilized to sense the temperature of a material within a container, such as a food item heating or cooling container. The assembly includes a spout connected to the container, a closure releasably engageable with the spout, and a temperature sensing element engaged with the closure. The closure and spout allow a food item to be inserted into and withdrawn from the container after preparation, while the temperature sensing element, when engaged with the closure, senses the temperature of the food item within the container and emits both visible and audible signals regarding the temperature of the food item.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermometer assembly adapted to be utilized to sense the temperature of a material within a container, such as a food item heating or cooling container. The assembly includes a spout connected to the container, a closure releasably engageable with the spout, and a temperature sensing element engaged with the closure. The closure and spout allow a food item to be inserted into and withdrawn from the container after preparation, while the temperature sensing element, when engaged with the closure, senses the temperature of the food item within the container and emits both visible and audible signals regarding the temperature of the food item.

Abstract: The present invention is a pre-moistened wipe heating system capable of heating a number of pre-moistened wipes to a desired temperature. The system includes a package formed of a suitable moisture-impervious material within which a number of pre-moistened wipes are positioned. The system also includes a heating mechanism disposed in the package within a separate enclosure and in contact with the wipes that has a chemical heating element, and an activation device selectively engagable with the heating element. The activation device is actuated to activate the heating element, which initiates an exothermic reaction. The heat from the reaction is transmitted from the element to and through the wipes as a result of the moisture held within the wipes and within the package in order to heat the wipes to a desired temperature while also allowing the package to be handled by an individual as the wipes are heated.

Abstract: The present invention is a pre-moistened wipe heating system capable of heating a number of pre-moistened wipes to a desired temperature. The system includes a package formed of a suitable moisture-impervious material within which a number of pre-moistened wipes are positioned. The system also includes a heating mechanism disposed in the package in contact with the wipes that has a chemical heating element, and an activation device selectively engagable with the heating element. The activation device is actuated to activate the heating element, which initiates an exothermic reaction. The heat from the reaction is transmitted from the element to and through the wipes as a result of the moisture held within the wipes and within the package in order to heat the wipes to a desired temperature while also allowing the package to be handled by an individual as the wipes are heated.

Abstract: The present invention is a bag resealing system capable of being applied to an existing bag structure in order to form a releasable closure thereon. The system includes a support strip of suitable material having an adhesive disposed on one side thereof in order to attach the system to the exterior of a bag and an aperture formed in the support strip. The system also includes a closure mechanism disposed on the support strip opposite the adhesive in an airtight manner completely around the aperture and including a pair of releasably engageable members disposed opposite the adhesive. The attachment of the closure mechanism on the support strip provides clearance between the mechanism and the support strip to enable the mechanism to open and define an opening therein in alignment with the aperture, which enables the mechanism to be selectively opened and closed to expose the aperture in the support strip.

Abstract: The present invention is a package for selectively heating or cooling a food product of the package utilizing a temperature-changing pack disposed within an inner container. The temperature-changing pack is formed in a manner which prevents the inadvertent or premature mixing of the chemical reagents to initiate the heating or cooling reaction. Further, the temperature-changing pack is positioned within the inner container at a location where the food product comes into contact with the pack on multiple sides to maximize the heat transfer between pack and the food product. The inner container can be positioned within a reusable outer sleeve that insulates the inner container to further maximize the heat transfer between the pack and the food product.

Abstract: An ice pack is provided having an inner waterproof container for holding ice and an outer fabric pouch for holding the inner container. Four straps having a dense pattern or pile of loops extend from the pouch. The loops on the strap can be mechanically coupled with a strip of corresponding hook fastener material having a dense pattern or pile of hooks that is fixed to the outer pouch.

Abstract: A carrier is provided which comprises a generally bucket-shaped translucent container (2) having an open top for collection of items, and which may have a handle if desired. A light cource (9) is positioned within the container adjacent the bottom wall thereof. A light deflector (15) is removably positioned above the light source and also serves as a false bottom for receiving collected items. The deflector is spaced from the container bottom wall to form a light-bouncing chamber (20) therebetween; and furthermore is slideable upwardly within the container for easy removal of the collected items. The light source provides an access handle (10) for grasping and removing the deflector and its collected contents upwardly. Furthermore, the container bottom wall (5) includes an opening (12) through which light from the light source passes downwardly to assist in lighting the way of the user. In addition, a raised rim (14) surrounding the opening serves to mount the light source.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a carrier (1) is provided which comprises a generally bucket-shaped container (2) which has an open top (4) for collection of items, and which may have a handle (8) if desired. The container is provided with a bottom portion (5) having an opening (15) therein for receiving a light source such as a flashlight (10). The flashlight is suitably held in position, as by a press fit against the edge of the opening, and extends between the interior and exterior of the container. Depending upon the direction the flashlight is pointed, the light will either point downwardly to light the way of the user in the dark, or alternately may cause the container itself to light up when a translucent container material is used. In another embodiment, a pair of generally similar containers (17, 18) of the type described above are joined at their bottom portions so that one container opens upwardly and one downwardly.

Abstract: A golf game apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of pieces of equipment including: golf clubs (10); a plurality of multi-sided goals (21), each of which includes a plurality of ball entrances (29, 30); balls (11); and markers (12-16) for use in tee-off, as well as out-of-bounds, ball and right and left dogleg markers. Each of the goals includes a generally triangular lower base (23) having raised corner portions and a hexagon-shaped central piece (26) adapted to rest on the playing surface (34). An upper goal portion includes a triangular pyramid having trapezoid-shaped sides (28), with each of the three sides having an opening (29) forming a ball entrance. The top edges (31) of the sides also form a ball opening (30). Lips (32) on the lower base adjacent the side wall openings (29) form a dividing line for determining whether a ball is actually positioned within the goal or not. The goal side walls and openings therein are arranged in non-parallel planes.

Abstract: A multi-compartment jug (1) is provided with an exterior peripheral wall (3) and an interior generally cylindrical wall (6) of substantially lesser diameter than the exterior wall. The walls are joined by a plurality of partitions (9) to thereby form a plurality of individual compartments (11) for storing liquids or the like. The interior wall forms a separate central compartment (12) for receiving ice which functions to cool the contents of the other compartments. Each peripheral storage compartment (11) is provided with its own separate lid (16), with the lids being seatable on the respective outer and inner walls. When the lids are in place, a cap or cover (29) is secured downwardly over the inner wall which biases the inner lid portions against a seat (27) disposed on the inner wall, thus automatically locking the lids in place. The inner lid portions are provided with tabs (32) to facilitate manual removal of the lids when they are unlocked.