Abstract: Lacing systems can be used for tightening a shoe or other article. Some embodiments include a lace guide that includes a lace channel that is disposed below a portion of the shoe such that the lace channel is hidden from view, and an exposed end piece that is positioned on the exterior of the article such that the end piece is visible during use. The end piece can be generally bell-shaped and can provide a curved sliding surface for a lace to slide on when being tightened or loosened.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lacing systems for tightening a shoe or other article. Some embodiments include a lace guide that includes a lace channel that is disposed below a portion of the shoe such that the lace channel is hidden from view, and an exposed end piece that is positioned on the exterior of the article such that the end piece is visible during use. The end piece can be generally bell-shaped and can provide a curved sliding surface for a lace to slide on when being tightened or loosened.

Abstract: A container (100) includes a bowl (200) and a lid (300) for the bowl (200). The lid (300) includes at least one opening (330). The lid (300) can be sealed to the bowl (200) in a plurality of orientations, including (i) an open orientation and (ii) a closed orientation. In the open orientation, the opening (330) is arranged over the bowl (200) such that flow is allowed from the interior of the container (100) to the exterior of the container (100), and vice versa. In the closed orientation, no flow is allowed between the interior of the container (100) and the exterior of the container (100).

Abstract: A container (100) includes a bowl (200) and a lid (300) for the bowl (200). The lid (300) includes at least one opening (330). The lid (300) can be sealed to the bowl (200) in a plurality of orientations, including (i) an open orientation and (ii) a closed orientation. In the open orientation, the opening (330) is arranged over the bowl (200) such that flow is allowed from the interior of the container (100) to the exterior of the container (100), and vice versa. In the closed orientation, no flow is allowed between the interior of the container (100) and the exterior of the container (100).

Abstract: A foldable desk having a working condition and a folded condition. The foldable desk includes a desk top, a plurality of legs and a shelf. The desk top includes a cord managing aperture that permits cords to pass through the desk top when the desk is in the working condition and is useable as a handle when the desk is in the folded condition. The desk top can move between a first orientation when the desk is in the working condition and a second orientation when the desk is in the folded condition. The plurality of legs are coupled to the desk top to support the desk top in the working condition. The plurality of legs lie in a single plane in the folded condition and do not lie in a single plane in the working condition.

Abstract: A container includes a bowl, a lid for the bowl, and a cup that is detachably securable to the underside of the lid. When the lid is positioned so as to cover the bowl, the cup is securable within the interior of the bowl, and when the lid is placed underneath the bowl, the bowl is supported at a height above at least a portion of the lid such that an air pocket is defined between the bowl and that portion of the lid. When the container is heated in a microwave, for example, the air pocket heats up to keep the contents of the container warm.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for organizing and supporting office supplies. The apparatus is positionable on a top surface of a filing cabinet and includes organizational structure for organizing and supporting office supplies and a plurality of retaining members extending below the top surface of the filing cabinet to resist movement of the apparatus in a direction substantially parallel to the top surface of the filing cabinet.

Abstract: The invention provides a foldable desk having a working condition and a folded condition. The foldable desk includes a desk top, a plurality of legs and a shelf. The desk top includes a cord managing aperture that permits cords to pass through the desk top when the desk is in the working condition. The cord managing aperture is also useable as a handle when the desk is in the folded condition. The desk top can move between a first orientation when the desk is in the working condition and a second orientation when the desk is in the folded condition. The plurality of legs are coupled to the desk top to support the desk top in the working condition. The plurality of legs lie in a single plane in the folded condition and do not lie in a single plane in the working condition. The shelf is substantially parallel to the desk top in the working condition and the folded condition. The plurality of legs can be positioned between the desk top and the shelf in the folded condition.