Abstract: A novel bird feeder is disclosed comprising a top portion with a hook, a cap and shield, and a bottom portion with a feeder body and a tray the top portion and the bottom portion being interconnected by a cable. One end of the cable is affixed to the bottom portion of the bird feeder and the other end of the cable is attached to a spring biased coil assembly located in the top portion. The bottom portion is then reversibly dislocatable from the top portion between an in-use condition and a re-supply condition.

Abstract: A stabilizing device (and method of use) for insertion and maintenance of a catheter or cannula maintains a sterile insertion site and is simple and easy to construct and use, yet optimally maintains the catheter or cannula in place. A first stabilizing element includes a pair of bilateral wings and a catheter or cannula receiving element generally between the wings. A proximal stabilizing element—desirably two distinct and spaced pieces of tape—is operatively connected to the wings and has a sterile adhesive for affixing the wings to a patient to provide stability during needle removal and substantially for the duration that the catheter or cannula is inserted into a patient. A lateral stabilizing element—desirably two pieces of tape—is distinct and spaced from the proximal stabilizing element, to provide primarily lateral and medial stability to a catheter or cannula in a patient.

Abstract: A novel bird feeder is disclosed comprising a top portion with a hook, a cap and shield, and a bottom portion with a feeder body and a tray the top portion and the bottom portion being interconnected by a cable. One end of the cable is affixed to the bottom portion of the bird feeder and the other end of the cable is attached to a spring biased coil assembly located in the top portion. The bottom portion is then reversibly dislocatable from the top portion between an in-use condition and a re-supply condition.

Abstract: A stabilizing device (and method of use) for insertion and maintenance of a catheter or cannula maintains a sterile insertion site and is simple and easy to construct and use, yet optimally maintains the catheter or cannula in place. A first stabilizing element includes a pair of bilateral wings and a catheter or cannula receiving element generally between the wings. A proximal stabilizing element—desirably two distinct and spaced pieces of tape—is operatively connected to the wings and has a sterile adhesive for affixing the wings to a patient to provide stability during needle removal and substantially for the duration that the catheter or cannula is inserted into a patient. A lateral stabilizing element—desirably two pieces of tape—is distinct and spaced from the proximal stabilizing element, to provide primarily lateral and medial stability to a catheter or cannula in a patient.

Abstract: A new post and squirrel barrier for bird feeders is disclosed with a post, a shroud assembly, and an ornamental plaque, where the shroud has an inverse tapered exterior and it is also suspended and allowed to have a defined range of motion in response to an attempt by a squirrel (or other animal) to climb the bird feeder post. The invention also includes a integrated auger for enhanced installation of the post into the ground.

Abstract: A new post and squirrel barrier for bird feeders is disclosed with a post, a shroud assembly, and an ornamental plaque, where the shroud has an inverse tapered exterior and it is also suspended and allowed to have a defined range of motion in response to an attempt by a squirrel (or other animal) to climb the bird feeder post. The invention also includes a integrated auger for enhanced installation of the post into the ground.

Abstract: A temperature-indicating disposable lid (14) for beverage containers (20) provides users of disposable beverage containers with a reliable method of determining if, before they drink it, a beverage is too hot in temperature to safely and comfortably imbibe. The inventive device includes the following: (1) a flexible disc-like body; (2) a slot opening at the periphery; (3) a non-permeable tapered cylindrical protrusion (NPTCP), at the distal end of which there is a . . . (4) temperature indicating tab, on which is a chemical or substance that is formulated to change color when a liquid that comes into close approximation with it reaches a particular temperature.

Abstract: A movable panel incorporating an at the point signal processor comprises a furniture screening panel mounted on a wheeled base and an electronic signal processor mounted to the panel. The processor receives a wireless electronic sound masking signal or other communication signal transmitted to the panel from a remote source and generates an audio or visual signal in a form that is perceptible in the vicinity of the panel. The transmitter has controls that are operable by a supervisor, while the receiver can be controlled by the user at the point of application. The multi-signal wireless receiver also can be incorporated in a door, artwork panel, keyboard tray, or other furniture component.