Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the current flow through a variable load such as various lengths of heater cables. The apparatus can detect a wide range of currents so that the size of the load can vary.

Abstract: An improved self-regulating pipe heating cable assembly that includes a self-regulating cable having a temperature-sensitive conducting layer between a pair of busses and a plug coupled to a first end of the self-regulating cable for supplying electricity thereto. The improved self-regulating pipe heating cable assembly includes an indicator coupled to the self-regulating cable at a location other than where the plug is connected. The indicator is responsive to the supply of electricity to the self-regulating cable so that proper operation of the self-regulating heating cable assembly can be determined.

Abstract: A sterilizer assembly for sterilizing infant accessories such as baby bottles, nipples, nipple hoods and collars simultaneously, especially in microwave ovens. Preferably, the assembly is formed from heat resistant, nonmetallic, microwavable materials and includes a base defining a receptacle for receiving water to be heated to form steam. A rack is received on the base over the water and preferably includes a plurality of upstanding supports removably mounted over steam passage apertures in the rack. A dome-like hood encloses the rack, supports, and any items to be sterilized. A vent member on the hood may be rotated to uncover an aperture and release steam from the assembly before removing the hood and after heating to avoid burn injuries. Each support will suspend a baby bottle or, alternately, will suspend a nipple hood, mount a nipple and locate a bottle collar all in position for effective steam contact and water drainage.

Abstract: A cover for a child's pacifier includes a top wall and walls depending therefrom which defines an enclosure for the pacifier and terminate in a common bottom edge. The bottom edge defines an opening to the enclosure allowing insertion of the pacifier and is contoured to fit closely around the periphery of the pacifier shield. At least one retaining flange is separated by spaced slots from the remainder of the depending walls and resiliently flexes outwardly to receive and retain one of variously sized pacifier shields. The flange includes a rounded detent which cams the flange outwardly for snap-in insertion of the shield. The detent holds the shield against supporting stops on the cover interior.