Abstract: An apparatus for holding a dental prosthesis during preparation of the dental prosthesis, the apparatus comprising: at least one base, the at least one base having an upper surface, at least one pin, and the at least one pin comprising a first end and a second end, the at least one pin further comprising a flared portion at the first end, and the first end extending beyond the upper surface of the at least one base, and the second end extending through and into the upper surface of the base. The use of an apparatus for holding a dental prosthesis during preparation of the prosthesis and for holding the dental prosthesis during firing without having to transfer the prosthesis to a second tray for firing.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved insect trap which attracts insects via light. The insect trap consists of a web having opposite first and second sides with an adhesive portion formed on the first side. The adhesive portion has a luminescent portion for attracting insects towards the adhesive portion. An adhesive pad is formed on the second side of the web for attaching the trap to walls, windows and the like. The trap further includes a cover releasably attached to the first side of the web, the cover being dimensioned and configured to cover over the adhesive portion. The adhesive portion may take the form of a pair of elongated adhesive strips arranged on the first side of the web and the luminescent portion may take the form of an elongated luminescent strip interposed between the adhesive strips. The cover may take the form of a dome which is dimensioned and configured to cover over the adhesive strips without touching the adhesive strips.