Abstract: The invention provides a network composition comprising a plurality of associated saccharide chains wherein a chain comprises at least one saccharide component; and at least one first monomer, at least one second monomer, or combinations of both; wherein the first monomer is linked to the saccharide component by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein the second monomer is linked to the saccharide component by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; urea linkages; carbamate linkages, aluminum oxide linkages; siloxane linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein first monomers are linked to each other by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein the first monomer is linked to the second monomer by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; urea linkages; carbamate linkages; aluminum oxide linkages; siloxane linkages or combinations thereof; wherein the s

Abstract: Provided is an insertable pumpkin decoration device for a pumpkin and which is configured to simulate the appearance of traditionally carved Jack O'Lanterns. The pumpkin decoration device comprises facial feature simulation elements that simulate facial features including eyes, a nose, and a mouth, and which are shaped to accommodate the curved outer surface of a pumpkin. Stickers may be affixed to each of the facial feature simulation elements to depict details of the facial features. Integrated with the facial feature simulation elements are attachment members, which may be inserted into the crust of the pumpkin. The attachment elements are angled to facilitate proper orientation of the facial feature simulation elements in relation to the outer surface of the pumpkin.

Abstract: Provided is a decorative support apparatus for pumpkins mimicking the appearance of Halloween or other holiday character themed hands and legs comprised of two separate leg sections and two separate arm sections. The leg section includes anchors for digging into and securing the pumpkin as well as being configured to support the mass of the pumpkin. The arm section is likewise inserted into the side of the pumpkin via anchors.

Abstract: A unitary, flexible strap having an adjustable closure at its free ends such that the ends may be joined to form a closed loop of selected diameter. The strap has an outer surface to which an enclosure is fixedly mounted, the enclosure providing an interior space for mounting a spool rotationally within. The spool provides a cord wrapped around it so that the cord may be fed out from the spool by rotation through an aperture upon drawing a handle mounted at a free end of the cord. The handle and cord form a leash for control of an animal when the strap is fastened about the animal.

Abstract: A cutting device designed to shear vegetation such as grass comprising an endless cutting member laced about drive and idle pulleys. The endless cutting member comprises, in the first embodiment of this invention, an endless cable wrapped circumferentially by a helical coil with cutting elements and cogs mounted thereon. In a second embodiment, the endless cutting member comprises an endless steel band with cutting elements welded thereon. In both embodiments, the cutting elements move between two rows of teeth of a comb disposed along the frontal cutting portion of the cutting device, thereby shearing the grass as the cutting elements flow between the teeth.