Abstract: A phonographic tonearm apparatus including a single filament mechanism for dynamically adjusting the azimuth of the cartridge stylus in real-time during playback of vinyl phonographic records while keeping the tonearm's pivot point in a fixed frictionless position. The tonearm's fixed pivot point provides a rigid and stable position for improved vertical and horizontal tracking performance while allowing for dynamic azimuth adjustment to optimize maximum signal separation of stereo audio channels. The azimuth control apparatus and mechanism also incorporates an integral anti-skate control mechanism that provides dynamic adjustment in real-time during playback of vinyl phonographic records.

Abstract: A single-use, disposable device for feeding breast milk and similar nutritionals to infants and babies includes a pre-sterilized, semi rigid, flexible storage bag having a sealable end and a barbed fitment plugged with a removable ring pin that allows a temporary seal until the bag is ready to be used for infant feeding. The ring is pulled to remove the pin from the barbed fitment, allowing a feeding nipple device to be attached so the infant can draw breast milk directly from the feeding nipple device connected to the semi rigid, flexible storage bag containing the breast milk.

Abstract: A coil or spring device in the shape of a cone or funnel with a decreasing radius and decreasing pitch that can be inserted in a drain to trap hair and other foreign matter that would otherwise cause a clogging condition in waste water drain pipes and plumbing systems. The device is preferably biodegradable and is designed to fit in a wide variety of drain pipe diameters and to be removably positionable to allow for easy inspection, replacement, and disposal.

Abstract: A universal adapter for retaining a baby nipple/pacifier or other removable liquid dispenser on a bottle includes a substantially rigid closure having a downwardly extending rim, for engaging the mouth of a bottle from the outside, and a central upwardly extending fitting, with a central through aperture. The fitting is designed so that a liquid dispenser having a resilient mouth can be pushed onto the fitting. Contained within the closure is a resilient insert which includes an annular portion that acts as a gasket when the adapter is installed on the bottle. The resilient insert may have a central downwardly extending plug, formed integrally with the annular portion, which can be inserted into a narrow-mouthed bottle such as a water bottle.

Abstract: A convertible bottle for children has a lid which can be manipulated to provide alternative liquid outlets, for example, a nipple, a foldable sippy spout, and a pop-up sports-type valved outlet. The cap, or a portion of the cap, may be inverted to expose different outlets, and each of the outlets forms or contains a valve for controlling liquid flow to prevent spillage.

Abstract: A container of sterilized fluoridated water, powdered infant formula, and a ready-to-use sterile feeding nipple are hermetically sealed within an enveloping structure. Once the structure is opened, the water and formula are removed, the formula is dissolved in the water in the bottle, and the nipple is then applied to the bottle. The used components may be placed back in the container for reuse or disposal by reapplying an outer lid. In a preferred embodiment, the enveloping structure is a cylindrical can and the water container is a bottle which is centered within the can by indentations in the wall of the can.

Abstract: A bottle of water and powdered infant formula or ready-to-use, pre-mixed, liquid infant formula, juice or other liquid and a ready-to-use sterile feeding nipple device are hermetically sealed within an outer container. Once the outer container is opened, the bottle is removed and the nipple device is then applied to the bottle. The used components may be placed back in the container for reuse or disposal by reapplying an outer lid. In a preferred embodiment, the outer container is a cylindrical can and the bottle is centered within the can by indentations in the wall of the can.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus including a nipple having a nipple passage for drawing fluid therethrough. A fitting is adapted to secure the infant care apparatus on a closure adapted to regulate flow between the infant care apparatus and a container. A valve is adapted to regulate flow between the nipple passage and the closure.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus including a nipple having a nipple passage for drawing fluid therethrough. A fitting is adapted to secure the infant care apparatus on a closure adapted to regulate flow between the infant care apparatus and a container. A valve is adapted to regulate flow between the nipple passage and the closure.