Abstract: A selectively actuatable suction cup construction is configured to be incorporated into an article, such as a kitchen accessory (e.g., a combined trivet and oven mitt product) or other product and is configured such that it can be placed in either an “actuated mode” or an “inactive mode”.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible filter apparatus. The collapsible filter apparatus includes an expandable top fluid retention portion, a filter portion and a collapsible funnel portion. These elements are joined to one another so as to provide fluid in need of filtering an expanded receptacle that can be collapsed for storage and transport.

Abstract: A product include an item for hanging. The item has a top edge and a plurality of spaced holes formed therein proximate the top edge. The plurality of spaced holes are arranged in pairs, wherein between each pair of holes, therein is a slit formed through the item. The slit is defined by a linear center portion and first and second angled end portions at respective ends of the linear center portion. A hanger ring assembly is also provided and includes grommet backings that mate to grommet bases so as to capture the item therebetween and are arranged about the holes at the first and second angled end portions of the slit.

Abstract: A selectively actuatable suction cup construction is configured to be incorporated into an article, such as a kitchen accessory (e.g., a combined trivet and oven mitt product) or other product and is configured such that it can be placed in either an “actuated mode” or an “inactive mode”.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible filter apparatus. The collapsible filter apparatus includes an expandable top fluid retention portion, a filter portion and a collapsible funnel portion. These elements are joined to one another so as to provide fluid in need of filtering an expanded receptacle that can be collapsed for storage and transport.

Abstract: A shower curtain for mounting over an outer rim of a bathtub includes a main shower curtain portion having a bottom portion, an inside surface that faces the interior of the bathtub and an outside surface opposite the inside surface. The bottom portion of the main shower curtain portion covers an outer surface of the outer rim of the bathtub. An inside flap is permanently attached to and extends from the bottom portion of the main shower curtain portion. The inside flap covers an inner surface of the outer rim of the bathtub.

Abstract: A reversible oven mitt for a user's right or left hand, the mitt having an open near end and an opposite closed tip end, the mitt including a. a cuff part extending from the open end distally toward the tip end and defining an internal space for encompassing the user's wrist, and b.