Abstract: A resistance device for providing resistance. The device includes a flexible pulling element, a resilient arrangement and a transmission. The resilient arrangement has a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is resiliently movable relative to the first portion. The transmission connects the flexible pulling element to the resilient arrangement such that pulling upon the flexible pulling element moves the second portion relative to the first portion, and upon release of the flexible pulling element the resilient arrangement retracts the flexible pulling element. The transmission is a reduction arrangement such that pulling the flexible pulling element a distance moves the second portion, relative to the first portion, no more than a proportion of the distance. The proportion is no more than half.

Abstract: A beverage cup (20) and closure (30) assembly (10) is provided. The closure (30) includes a lid (100), an upper member (200), and a lower member (300). The lid (100) includes an aperture (130) and a drinking opening (122). The upper member (200) is located on the outside of the lid (100) and is rotatable between a first position, in which the upper member (200) covers the drinking opening (122), and a second position, in which the drinking opening (122) is unobstructed by the upper member (200). The lower member (300) is located on the inside of the lid (100) and is coupled to the upper member (200) via the aperture (130) and is rotatable by the upper member (200) between a first position, in which lower member (300) closes the drinking opening (122) and a second position in which the drinking opening (122) is unobstructed by lower member (300).

Abstract: A resistance device for providing resistance. The device includes a flexible pulling element, a resilient arrangement and a transmission. The resilient arrangement has a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is resiliently movable relative to the first portion. The transmission connects the flexible pulling element to the resilient arrangement such that pulling upon the flexible pulling element moves the second portion relative to the first portion, and upon release of the flexible pulling element the resilient arrangement retracts the flexible pulling element. The transmission is a reduction arrangement such that pulling the flexible pulling element a distance moves the second portion, relative to the first portion, no more than a proportion of the distance. The proportion is no more than half.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for securing a luminaire to a niche formed in a wall of a pool or spa. The assembly comprises a mounting bracket having a rear portion shaped and sized to fit within the niche and a front portion comprising a peripheral flange sized to engage the wall surrounding the niche. The mounting bracket enables the luminaire to be secured thereto and be visible from a front side thereof. The assembly includes at least one clamping device attached to the rear portion of the mounting bracket and configured to secure the mounting bracket to the niche. In a preferred embodiment, the clamping device comprises a clamping arm and drive member. The clamping arm is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket such that the mounting bracket is drawn into the niche and the peripheral flange of the mounting bracket is drawn towards the wall surrounding the niche.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for securing a luminaire to a niche formed in a wall of a pool or spa. The assembly comprises a mounting bracket having a rear portion shaped and sized to fit within the niche and a front portion comprising a peripheral flange sized to engage the wall surrounding the niche. The mounting bracket enables the luminaire to be secured thereto and be visible from a front side thereof. The assembly includes at least one clamping device attached to the rear portion of the mounting bracket and configured to secure the mounting bracket to the niche. In a preferred embodiment, the clamping device comprises a clamping arm and drive member. The clamping arm is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket such that the mounting bracket is drawn into the niche and the peripheral flange of the mounting bracket is drawn towards the wall surrounding the niche.

Abstract: An animal control unit comprising: a housing comprising at least two electrodes and an electronics module configured to controllably deliver an electrical stimulus to an animal wearing the animal control unit via said at least two electrodes, wherein the housing is shaped such that it rests on the upper side of the animal's neck when in use; a collar to which the housing is attached, the collar being configured for fitment around a neck of the animal to moveably retain the housing in a first position; and a biasing means configured to provide a self-righting force such that the housing is biased towards the first position during movement, and wherein at least one of said electrodes is a strip electrode comprising a strip portion shaped to rest along a natural contour of the animal's neck.

Abstract: A beverage cup (20) and closure (30) assembly (10) is provided. The closure (30) includes a lid (100), an upper member (200), and a lower member (300). The lid (100) includes an aperture (130) and a drinking opening (122). The upper member (200) is located on the outside of the lid (100) and is rotatable between a first position, in which the upper member (200) covers the drinking opening (122), and a second position, in which the drinking opening (122) is unobstructed by the upper member (200). The lower member (300) is located on the inside of the lid (100) and is coupled to the upper member (200) via the aperture (130) and is rotatable by the upper member (200) between a first position, in which lower member (300) closes the drinking opening (122) and a second position in which the drinking opening (122) is unobstructed by lower member (300).

Abstract: A resistance device for providing resistance. The device includes a flexible pulling element, a resilient arrangement and a transmission. The resilient arrangement has a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is resiliently movable relative to the first portion. The transmission connects the flexible pulling element to the resilient arrangement such that pulling upon the flexible pulling element moves the second portion relative to the first portion, and upon release of the flexible pulling element the resilient arrangement retracts the flexible pulling element. The transmission is a reduction arrangement such that pulling the flexible pulling element a distance moves the second portion, relative to the first portion, not more than a proportion of the distance. The proportion is not more than half.

Abstract: A floor mat hanger (10) includes a hanger body (12) having a hanger aperture (20) for receiving a support member, and a hook member (14) selectively attachable to the hanger body (12) through the hanger aperture (20). The hook member (14) is selectively movable to and between a first configuration, wherein the hook portion (22) is spaced from the hanger body (12) to facilitate hanging the hanger body (12) from an external support structure, and a second configuration wherein the hook portion (22) is positioned adjacent the hanger body (12) in a compact arrangement. The floor mat hanger (10) may further include at least one post (16) configured to support a floor mat thereon, and locking structure (18) associated with the at least one post (16) to prevent a floor mat from being removed from the post (16).

Abstract: A floor mat hanger (10) includes a hanger body (12) having a hanger aperture (20) for receiving a support member, and a hook member (14) selectively attachable to the hanger body (12) through the hanger aperture (20). The hook member (14) is selectively movable to and between a first configuration, wherein the hook portion (22) is spaced from the hanger body (12) to facilitate hanging the hanger body (12) from an external support structure, and a second configuration wherein the hook portion (22) is positioned adjacent the hanger body (12) in a compact arrangement. The floor mat hanger (10) may further include at least one post (16) configured to support a floor mat thereon, and locking structure (18) associated with the at least one post (16) to prevent a floor mat from being removed from the post (16).

Abstract: A back frame that includes a first part and a second separate part configured to disengagingly interlock at plural relative positions to define respective assembled configurations of the back frame of two or more distinct lengths, whereby the back frame is adjustable for wearers of different heights. The interlocking includes releasably interengaging the first and second parts by relatively moving the first and second parts in a first direction generally toward each other and then in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A closure for a beverage cup. The closure comprises a lid having a drinking opening and a rotatable member in rotatable engagement with the lid. The rotatable member swivels laterally of the lid between an open and a closed position. The rotatable member being adapted to close the opening in the lid when the rotatable member is in a closed position. The closure also comprises a vent in the lid that vents into a void under the rotatable member. When the rotatable member is in the closed position the void is sealed to an outside of the closure and when the rotatable member is in the open position the void is open to the outside.

Abstract: A closure for a beverage cup. The closure comprises a lid having a drinking opening and a rotatable member in rotatable engagement with the lid. The rotatable member swivels laterally of the lid between an open and a closed position. The rotatable member being adapted to close the opening in the lid when the rotatable member is in a closed position. The closure also comprises a vent in the lid that vents into a void under the rotatable member. When the rotatable member is in the closed position the void is sealed to an outside of the closure and when the rotatable member is in the open position the void is open to the outside.