Abstract: A rack for supporting a flexible collection bag in an open configuration includes a channel-like stake having a lower spiked end, a receiving slot adjacent to an upper end, and a bag support ring positioned within the receiving slot and supported by the stake. The bag support ring comprises a generally triangular, closed segment of bent wire having an integral U-shaped support anchor which is offset from the primary plane of the support ring. This U-shaped support anchor is positioned within the channel of the stake and engages an inner surface to fix the bag support ring at an angle of approximately 60 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the stake. A cap is slidably positioned over the upper end of the stake, and a lid is clipped to a portion of the bag support ring. The lid is pivotable with respect to the bag support ring and includes a basket for holding a deodorant cake.

Abstract: A buoyant ball as provided within a water bottle to provide a momentary gate for restricting water flow out of the bottle as it is inverted. When filling the bottle with water, the ball floats on the surface and eventually comes to rest at the base of the bottleneck. Due to irregularities in the bottle, water flow past the ball is not prevented, but is restricted. As the bottle is inverted to permit water to escape therefrom, some water leaks past the ball through the neck and out of the bottle, but the ball remains positioned at the base of the bottleneck. The ball can be dislodged from the neck by an exterior blow to the bottle, or it will dislodge itself with the passage of time.

Abstract: A device which may be conveniently utilized to collect oil drained from an engine crankcase includes a fluid impermeable plastic bag and a rigid drain stand. The drain stand is designed to hold the bag below the oil drain in a manner facilitating flow of oil into the bag while simultaneously preventing larger objects, such as the drain plug, from also falling into the bag. This drain stand is further preferably constructed of a single sheet of corrugated fiberboard material which may be shipped or sold in a flattened or collapsed configuration, and then unfolded and assembled with the bag by the end user. A unique locking mechanism is provided for joining portions of the corrugated fiberboard sheet without adhesives to form a strong, rigid structure. After the oil has been completely drained into the bag, the bag can be removed from the drain stand, sealed, and then disposed of in an ecologically sound and safe manner.

Abstract: A device which may be conveniently utilized to collect oil drained from an engine crankcase includes a fluid impermeable plastic bag and a rigid drain stand. The drain stand is designed to hold the bag below the oil drain in a manner facilitating flow of oil into the bag while simultaneously preventing larger objects, such as the drain plug, from also falling into the bag. This drain stand is further preferably constructed of a single sheet of corrugated fiberboard material which may be shipped or sold in a flattened or collapsed configuration, and then unfolded and assembled with the bag by the end user. A unique locking mechanism is provided for joining portions of the corrugated fiberboard sheet without adhesives to form a strong, rigid structure. After the oil has been completely drained into the bag, the bag can be removed from the drain stand, sealed, and then disposed of in an ecologically sound and safe manner.