Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a fastener and receiving unit and a leash having a fastener and receiving unit thereon such that a leash can be quickly and easily attached to a stationary object for securing an animal without removing the leash from the animal. Some embodiments include sliding fasteners or other fastener-receiving unit combinations that allow for attaching the leash to a variety of objects with different sizes and shapes. Other embodiments include elastic connectors disposed between two ends of a leash to provide stress relief from changes in tension on the leash when walking an animal or when the animal is securely attached to a stationary object. Further embodiments include using the fastener and receiving unit for adding an easily removable charm and/or charm bracelet.

Abstract: Described is a container for transporting and storing food and drink for pets having an integrated releasable serving means. In one version of the invention, a portable container body having an integrated, releasable base provides a means for serving food or drink to an animal when away from home. In such an embodiment, the base is removed from the container body and the contents of the container are poured into the base and the base set on the ground or other stable surface for consumption of the product by a pet. In an alternate version, a container body has a releasable lid formed such that the contents of the container can be poured into the lid and the lid set on the ground or other stable surface for consumption of the product by a pet.

Abstract: A chair apparatus for supporting a back of a person. The chair apparatus has a backrest and at least one support member attached with respect to the backrest. Each support member extends away from the backrest and forms an implantable element which can be inserted into and beneath a ground surface, such as into sand or dirt.

Abstract: An apparatus, for example a stand, for supporting an object such as a house plant, with respect to a support post having a vertical axis. A container having a bottom surface which forms a receptacle is mateably engageable with a projection formed in a top surface of a drainage plate. The drainage plate is connected to an upper end portion of the support post, whereby the container is positioned with respect to the support post and aligned with the vertical axis. In one embodiment of this invention, the drainage plate is connected to an end portion of a mounting bracket, whereby the container is fixedly positioned with respect to a generally vertical surface.

Abstract: A bird feeder having at least one landing area for providing activities to birds as the birds wait for an open feeding area. A plurality of various mechanical elements can be positioned with respect to the landing area to promote interaction between the waiting birds, and allows the birds to feed more ergonomically correct. The bird can choose an individual element and its relation with respect to that element, while feeding. A number of versatile elements and perching positions are available for the bird to feed, or just rest. The bird feeder design better accommodates feeding birds, due to the ergonomic and feeding position benefits.

Abstract: An apparatus, for example a stand, for supporting an object such as a house plant, with respect to a support post having a vertical axis. A container having a bottom surface which forms a receptacle is mateably engageable with a projection formed in a top surface of a drainage plate. The drainage plate is connected to an upper end portion of the support post, whereby the container is positioned with respect to the support post and aligned with the vertical axis. In one embodiment of this invention, the drainage plate is connected to an end portion of a mounting bracket, whereby the container is fixedly positioned with respect to a generally vertical surface.

Abstract: A bird feeder having at least one landing area for providing activities to birds as the birds wait for an open feeding area. A plurality of various mechanical elements can be positioned with respect to the landing area to promote interaction between the waiting birds, and allows the birds to feed more ergonomically correct. The bird can choose an individual element and its relation with respect to that element, while feeding. A number of versatile elements and perching positions are available for the bird to feed, or just rest. The bird feeder design better accommodates feeding birds, due to the ergonomic and feeding position benefits.

Abstract: The storage system includes a universal frame adapted to support different inserts, such as a hanging folder, a hanging sling, and a hanging box-shaped insert and is adapted to be supported by various supports, such as bent-wire snap-attach legs, a panel bracket, and rigid box support. The storage system is knockdown and reconfigurable by a user, and thus provides flexibility of use, while taking advantage of common parts. Further, the system can be flexibly used in existing offices having shelves.

Abstract: A reusable apparatus for detachably connecting a utensil to a container. A rim protrudes from the container. An outer portion of the rim has either a male connector or a female connector. The utensil has a shaft which includes either a male or female connector, depending upon the type of connector of the rim of the container. The male connector has a cross-section with an inner thickness that is less than a maximum outer thickness. The female connector has two cantilever prongs which form a longitudinal opening that lockingly mates with the male connector. The utensil of this invention can be attached, detached and again attached to the container.

Abstract: An adjustable lamp having at least one lamp bar with a lamp attached at one end and an opposite pivot end pivotally attached to a base or pivot leg providing generally vertical pivotal movement of each lamp bar and a support structure supporting each lamp bar at a support point thereon between the lamp end and the pivot end, the support point being vertically placed to provide desired lamp vertical positioning.

Abstract: An adjustable lamp having at least one lamp bar with a lamp attached at one end and an opposite pivot end pivotally attached to a base or pivot leg providing generally vertical pivotal movement of each lamp bar and a support structure supporting each lamp bar at a support point thereon between the lamp end and the pivot end, the support point being vertically placed to provide desired lamp vertical positioning.

Abstract: An adjustable lamp having at least one lamp bar with a lamp attached at one end and an opposite pivot end pivotally attached to a base or pivot leg providing generally vertical pivotal movement of each lamp bar and a support structure supporting each lamp bar at a support point thereon between the lamp end and the pivot end, the support point being vertically placed to provide desired lamp vertical positioning.

Abstract: An adjustable lamp having a lamp bar with a lamp attached at one end and an opposite pivot end pivotally attached to a base providing generally vertical pivotal movement of the lamp bar and a support structure supporting the lamp bar at a support point thereon between the lamp end and the pivot end, the support point being vertically placed to provide desired lamp vertical positioning.