Abstract: A thin, deformable polymer sheet is configured to be placed between an opening in a container and the container lid, particularly when the lid is to be refastened to the container. The sheet creates a barrier between the container and the lid, and more particularly, between the lid and any residual contents of the container, such as paint, that may be on the lid engagement surfaces. The residual content, when it dries, will therefore not adhere the lid to the container and inhibit subsequent removal of the lid.

Abstract: A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configured to allow the flashlight to be pointed in numerous directions while resting on a surface, and further allows for ease of battery replacement. The compact flashlight additionally includes a plurality of switches that are easy to operate, and includes both a momentary switch and an on-off switch.

Abstract: A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configured to allow the flashlight to be pointed in numerous directions while resting on a surface, and further allows for ease of battery replacement. The compact flashlight additionally includes a plurality of switches that are easy to operate, and includes both a momentary switch and an on-off switch.

Abstract: A musical method and apparatus for minimizing the amount of anesthetic required during surgery and for shortening the recovery time after surgery.

Abstract: An electronic clock that produces both an analog and digital display and includes tracks that sequentially light to indicate passing seconds, minutes, and hours.

Abstract: A thin, deformable polymer sheet is configured to be placed between an opening in a container and the container lid, particularly when the lid is to be refastened to the container. The sheet creates a barrier between the container and the lid, and more particularly, between the lid and any residual contents of the container, such as paint, that may be on the lid engagement surfaces. The residual content, when it dries, will therefore not adhere the lid to the container and inhibit subsequent removal of the lid.

Abstract: The lamp includes a base having a battery compartment, a selector switch, an aimable light and motion sensor assembly, and a removable suction cup. A gooseneck extends from the base and terminates in a lamp head containing one or more LEDs. The LEDs are electrically coupled to a circuit in the base which is coupled to one or more batteries in the battery compartment, the selector switch, and the sensor. The selector switch allows for three modes: off, always on, and auto-on-off. In the auto-on-off mode, the lamp lights when the motion sensor detects motion unless the light sensor detects that the ambient light is above a certain level at which the lamp is not needed.

Abstract: A passive illuminator that is configured to releasably engage the outer peripheral surface of a household component includes a main body having first and second ends, and inner and outer peripheral surfaces. The main body is configured such that the first and second ends are movable with respect to one another upon application of an external force to the main body. When the external force is not applied the first and second ends are disposed at least proximate one another, and the main body inner peripheral surface is dimensioned to releasably engage an outer peripheral surface of the household component.

Abstract: A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configured to allow the flashlight to be pointed in numerous directions while resting on a surface, and further allows for ease of battery replacement. The compact flashlight additionally includes a plurality of switches that are easy to operate, and includes both a momentary switch and an on-off switch.

Abstract: A filter assembly for mounting on a conventional or ceiling fan blade includes a fan blade mount, a filter mount, and an air filter. The fan blade mount has a blade mount slot formed therein that is dimensioned to slidably engage a ceiling fan blade. The filter mount is coupled to the fan blade mount and has at least a portion thereof that is disposed substantially perpendicular thereto. The air filter is coupled to the filter mount and extends a distance therefrom in a direction perpendicular to at least a portion of the fan blade mount slot.

Abstract: A device for stopping a moving vehicle, a strip placed in front of the vehicle to be stopped, said strip having a plurality of spikes for entwining the tires, a cable attached to a spike which unwinds and entwines the axle of the wheel proximate to the tire for and stopping its rotation or otherwise impedes wheel or tire rotation as the cable anchors to the vehicle underside.

Abstract: A dual-beam lantern-flashlight capable of emitting two light beams, including an elongated flashlight body having a front end and a rear end, a headlamp mounted in the front end of the body and disposed to emit a beam of light in a forward direction from the front end, a lantern body coupled to the flashlight body, the lantern body having a bottom end, and a lantern lamp mounted in said bottom end of said lantern body and disposed to emit a beam of light generally downwardly and normally relative to the beam of light emitted by said headlamp. The headlamp and lantern lamp when in use together create a single large area of continuous light around the feet and forward of the user.

Abstract: A high efficiency heat-dissipating dome lamp utilizes convex centralized optics and tiered venting to house concurrently inwardly canted compact fluorescent lights, ballast for the lights, and an emergency ballast system.

Abstract: A frame attached to a ceiling supports a horizontally reciprocal carriage. A light fixture is supported by the carriage. A flexible conductor has one end connected to the fixture and an intermediate portion extending around a part of said carriage so that movement of the carriage in one direction lowers the fixture and movement in an opposite direction elevates the fixture.