Abstract: A generally rectangular flexible elastic article retainer for retaining articles in a dishwasher rack has laterally opposed longitudinal sides, each having a plurality apertures configured to securely engage selected upstanding or horizontal wire-like members of the dishwasher rack frame and a center portion formed of a plurality of transverse thin elastic bands disposed in parallel spaced relation for engaging and securing articles loaded into the rack. When the elastic bands are stretched across the articles, some of the bands may be positioned to extend across the upward facing bottom surface of shorter inverted articles, such as cups, bowls or short containers, to prevent vertical movement and overturning; while at the same time other pairs of the bands of the same article retainer may be positioned on the lateral sides of adjacent taller inverted objects, such as drinking glasses, to securely grip the sides of the taller articles to prevent vertical movement and overturning.

Abstract: A voice-over instructional system comprising an instructional recording having a plurality of completed works, each completed work including an example section as an example for the student to follow, and a performance section consisting of a background-only track; and a script including the words and director's notes for each of the plurality of works. The performance section preferably immediately follows the example section for each work. It is also preferable to divide the recording into separate works including a first selection that includes both the example section and the performance section; and a second selection immediately following the first selection having only the performance section for the work. In a second aspect of the invention a voice-over instruction method is provided that utilizes the voice-over instructional system.

Abstract: An audio track disabling system and method wherein the track disabling system includes a disk holding assembly, for holding an audio compact disk, and a marking mechanism that includes a marking tip and a marking tip positioning mechanism; and the track disabling method includes the steps of 1) providing a track disabling system that includes a disk holding assembly, for holding an audio compact disk, and a marking mechanism that includes a marking tip and a marking tip positioning mechanism; 2) positioning an audio compact disk onto the disk holding assembly; 3) manipulating the positioning mechanism in a manner to position the marking tip onto a surface of the audio compact disk that is above the audio track to be disabled; and 4) manipulating the marking tip in a manner to create a disabling mark that provides a light blocking obstruction on the surface of the audio compact disk above the audio track to be disabled.

Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, discloses a closure device for a container and a container with such a device. The device has a body with a top fluid pour opening and with a top air vent opening. Preferably the air vent extends through a vent extension which projects downwardly from the body. A hinged lid releasably seals the fluid pour opening shut and the air vent shut. The lid is held within a top recess over the two openings and is, in one preferred embodiment, releasable by squeezing a container on which the device is disposed.

Abstract: A device for preventing or minimizing spillage of liquid from an inverted container of liquid, and containers with such a device the device, in one embodiment, having a body for securement to the container, the body having a fluid channel therethrough through which the liquid can flow and a movable closure member which, if not held against the body, moves away from the fluid channel so that fluid flow is not impeded and which, if pressure is placed against it, is held against the body to prevent fluid flow. In one embodiment, an air vent is provided through the body to facilitate flow. Another embodiment provides a frangible cover for an opening of a container of liquid and a container with such a cover. Another embodiment provides a container with a closure adhesively attached sealingly across its opening, the cover secured in one area by adhesive so that it will separate from the container in that area upon the application of force to the cover permitting fluid flow from the container.

Abstract: A device for preventing or minimizing spillage of liquid from an inverted container of liquid, and containers with such a device the device, in one embodiment, having a body for securement to the container, the body having a fluid channel therethrough through which the liquid can flow and a movable closure member which, if not held against the body, moves away from the fluid channel so that fluid flow is not impeded and which, if pressure is placed against it, is held against the body to prevent fluid flow. In one embodiment, an air vent is provided through the body to facilitate flow. Another embodiment provides a frangible cover for an opening of a container of liquid and a container with such a cover. Another embodiment provides a container with a closure adhesively attached sealingly across its opening, the cover secured in one area by adhesive so that it will separate from the container in that area upon the application of force to the cover permitting fluid flow from the container.

Abstract: A flexible accessory bag (35) for releasable attachment to a lid or cover (20) on a container (10), such as an ice chest or cooler, which is pivoted between open and closed positions of the container (10). The accessory bag (35) has a pair of opposed ends (36, 38) which are secured by elastic bands (54, 56) to opposed lid ends (27, 28) and a pair of zippered pockets (40, 42) secured to the bag ends (36, 38) extend over the lid (20).

Abstract: A method for introducing reactants into molds and articles produced. The method involves placing a body member into a receptacle located on a turntable; aligning the body member within the receptacle; positioning a foaming spacer on the body member around an aperture in the body member; lowering a liner on a plug fixture into the body member so that the foaming spacer abuts both the body and the spaced apart liner; inserting a foam machine head into the aperture in the body; injecting suitable reactants through the head, through the spacer, into the chamber formed between the liner and the body; maintaining the contact between the head and the body for a few seconds to allow the reactants to activate and set; removing the head from the aperture of the body; and further rotating the turntable to allow the reactants time to cure. The apparatus for facilitating the introduction of reactants is the foaming spacer of the above method.

Abstract: A plastic-like container liner having spaced apart ridges at the bottom of said liner has a non-adhering material positioned on the upper inner surface of each ridge. A lower container body is positioned into a female foaming fixture and an expanding exothermic foam is injected onto the inside bottom surface of the lower container body. A male foaming fixture having spaced apart recesses conforming to the ridges of the liner intimately receives the liner and urges the peripheral flat portion of the liner toward the bottom surface of the lower container body. The foam expands exothermally such that heat released by the foam causes the non-adhering material to flow. The expanding foam is bonded to the lower container body and to the portion of the liner not in contact with the non-adhering material. Resultingly, an integral insulated container is formed having projecting ridges on the bottom surface thereof which assist in resisting the shock of items dropped into the container.