Abstract: Filters for use in conjunction with valves of the faucet or spigot type, and to filters for use in devices for withdrawing liquids from containers at relatively low pressures, such as gravity feed jugs or other gravity feed reservoirs. A ¼-turn attachment scheme for connecting a filter cartridge to a gravity feed reservoir, such as within a beverage making/dispensing device.

Abstract: Filter cartridge designs for use in conjunction with valves of the faucet or spigot type for withdrawing liquids at relatively low pressures from containers such as gravity feed jugs, ice chests, coolers, collapsible travel bags, and the like, wherein the filter cartridge housings have various shapes and attachment schemes to the spigot subassembly.

Abstract: An LED package and method of manufacture. An embodiment of the LED package includes a metal base having a cavity, a flexible circuit on the base, a dielectric layer in the cavity, and an LED chip having a bottom side facing the base and electrically coupled to the flexible circuit. The LED chip is powered by current flowing through the flexible circuit, and heat generated by the LED chip is conducted to the base through the flexible circuit and the dielectric layer.

Abstract: Filters for use in conjunction with valves of the faucet or spigot type, and to filters for use in devices for withdrawing liquids from containers at relatively low pressures, such as gravity feed jugs or other gravity feed reservoirs. A ¼-turn attachment scheme for connecting a filter cartridge to a gravity feed reservoir, such as within a beverage making/dispensing device.

Abstract: Filter cartridge designs for use in conjunction with valves of the faucet or spigot type for withdrawing liquids at relatively low pressures from containers such as gravity feed jugs, ice chests, coolers, collapsible travel bags, and the like, wherein the filter cartridge housings have various shapes and attachment schemes to the spigot subassembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a method for providing a customized food blend for a pet, the method comprising creating a first environmental profile for the pet at a first time with a customized kibble blending system, creating a nutritional target for the pet, creating a pre-blend database, providing a plurality of pre-blends, determining a custom blend, and blending a custom blend for the pet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bait station comprising a base, a reservoir, a cover, and a latch. The base may be used in two different orientations and includes a first section and a second section. The first section has climbing assisting members and a cavity with a reservoir receiving area, and the second section has side climbing assisting members. The climbing assisting members and side climbing assisting members of the base provide a textured surface that enables insects to crawl into and out of the bait station more easily. The reservoir contains poisonous bait and may be placed in two different positions within the reservoir receiving area to accommodate the two different orientations in which the base may be used. The reservoir includes tapered sides with climbing assisting members. The climbing assisting members provide a textured surface that enables insects to crawl into and out of the reservoir more easily.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus (10) includes a container (70) for holding a liquid product to be dispensed. A docking station (20) receives the container (70). A reservoir tank (50) is positioned in the docking station (20) for receiving the liquid to be dispensed. A docking cup is connected to the docking station for opening a bottle insert (90) which is contained in the container (70). By use of the present invention, contact with the product to be dispensed is reduced as is chemical odor. The lockout feature prevents the wrong product from being dispensed. The product, independent of the viscosity, may be completely emptied from the package.

Abstract: A novel card device which may be supported on a refrigerator or other metallic objects by magnetic coupling thereto. The card device is preferably made in the form of a mailable postcard or otherwise a greeting card or an announcement card. In the case of an announcement card and postcard, a single substrate is employed and a magnetic film is adhesively secured to an upper face of the substrate. A second substrate or otherwise a portion of the first substrate may be folded over and placed facewise upon the second substrate and adhesively secured thereto. The magnetic film is thereby captured between the two plies. In the preparation of a greeting card, a substrate may be folded into three different panels with one panel being folded over the next adjacent panel and attached thereto with a magnetic film secured therebetween, again usually by adhesives. A message may be then presented on any of the exposed faces of the panels. In addition, individual strips of the magnetic film may be employed.

Abstract: A greeting card and retaining tray assembly comprised of a greeting card constructed with a pair of foldable panels and having an inner gift receiving receptacle capable of retaining a gift such as a living plant, a bottle of wine, etc. to be presented to a recipient of the card. The receptacle may contain an inner liner enabling the retention of water. In this way, the greeting card serves not only to present a greeting, but also functions as a gift holder for a gift which may be given to the receiver, along with the greeting card. The greeting card and the tray both can be constructed of foldable paper stock material. Initially, flat sheets of paper or paperboard material are provided and folded into both the card and the tray. The tray is preferably triangularly shaped and holds the card in a standing upright position. Moreover, the tray provides room for additional gift items and/or other decorative items.

Abstract: A greeting card device comprised of a pair of foldable panels and having an inner foldable receptacle capable of retaining water for retention of a living plant. The receptacle contains an inner liner enabling the retention of water. In this way, the greeting card serves not only to present a greeting, but also functions as a plant holder and which may store the very grown plant which is given to the receiver, along with the greeting card. After decay of the living plant, the receptacle can be used for the retention of artificial plant items, such as artificial flowers. In addition, the receptacle can be used for the retention of potpourri, or like dried flowers which have been impregnated or treated with a scent, such as a perfume, scented oil or the like. Thus the greeting card becomes a relatively permanent item, as opposed to one which is disposable and immediately discarded.

Abstract: A greeting card device comprised of a pair of foldable panels and having an inner foldable receptacle capable of retaining water for retention of a living plant. In this way, the greeting card serves not only to present a greeting, but also functions as a plant holder and which may store the very grown plant which is given to the receiver, along with the greeting card. Thus, the greeting card becomes a relatively permanent item, as opposed to one which is disposable and immediately discarded. The receptacle contains an inner liner enabling the retention of water.

Abstract: A high-temperature vacuum probe has a body and base positioned on opposite sides of a vacuum bag's wall. These parts are connected together by a differential screw drive which causes the bag to be tightly pinched between them.