Abstract: A ring-like article of manufacture capable of being worn as jewelry such as a ring on a human finger for adornment, having a triangular cross section throughout its circumference, wherein the sides of the triangular cross section are formed by a single continuous, endless surface, and the vertexes of the triangular cross section are formed by a single continuous, endless ridge that preferably acts as an internal thread that is capable of being used to screw or unscrew the ring when worn on the finger.

Abstract: An improved device for holding and manipulating dental floss for the removal of food particles, tartar and plaque from the teeth is described in which a loop of dental floss is connected between a pair of separate handles; the loop of dental floss being long enough to permit lateral motion across the tooth surface. The devices are either disposable or sterilizable for reuse.

Abstract: An improved toilet seat cover is described, comprising an envelope open at one or both ends to permit it to be slipped over a toilet seat to enclose it for sanitary purposes; the cover having a removable central portion which, when removed, forms an opening in the cover coincident with the opening in the toilet seat. The removable central portion when removed includes one or a pair of mitts, for example, to receive and enclose the hand or hands of the user to protect the user from touching any unsanitized surface with a bare hand while opening and closing the toilet enclosure, installing and disposing of the toilet seat cover or flushing the toilet.

Abstract: A life-saving suit to help keep a person warm in cold water, which is formed of sheet plastic and capable of being folded into a compact package and readily made available for emergency use.