Abstract: A nylon or polypropylene cylindrical central braided rope core is wound with an electroluminescent wire to form a pet leash. The electroluminescent wire is powered by a portable power supply attached to the handle of the pet leash causing illumination of the electroluminescent wire continuously or intermittently at a selected blink rate. Alternatively, the wound electroluminescent wire surrounds a cylindrical braided reflective sleeve that covers the central braided rope. The cylindrical braided reflective sleeve reflects incident light back to its source while the electroluminescent illumination is provided. Reflection and illumination of light are omnidirectional. The braided construction of the central core and reflective sleeve, together with the configuration of the electroluminescent wire, resist tensile, twist and torsional forces, enabling reliable emission of omnidirectional illumination and reflectivity.

Abstract: A scent dispersing apparatus, such as a mat, capable of enclosing a scent-containing element inside an air-filled cavity. A housing contains a means for air ventilation, such as small air holes, for dispersion of scent. When the housing receives a force, such as a user exerting pressure upon on the housing, air is pushed from the air cavity outward through the air holes, thereby, dispersing scent contained in the scented insert. Additional air enters the air cavity once the pressure is released through an elastic rebound effect.

Abstract: An adhesive device is provided for removing small insects from a surface. The adhesive device contains an active ingredient for debilitating or killing insects. The adhesive device may be in the form of an adhesive tape, wherein a desired length of tape is applied to a surface so that the insect is covered and immobilized with the adhesive tape. After a predetermined amount of time, the insect is debilitated or killed and the tape is removed. Since the tape is easily removed and folded over the insect, it is possible to avoid direct contact with the insect.

Abstract: A long life scent dispersing mat apparatus uses an outer housing with apertures appointed to disperse a scent or fragrance. The fragrance is provided in a fragrant body which is a springy spongy rubber or polymeric sponge soaked with essential oils that have high vapor pressure at ambient temperatures. The fragrant body is inserted into an inner pouch which has small apertures and the stagnant air within the inner pouch attains saturation of fragrance vapor, thereby stopping further evaporation of the essential oils. When the scent-dispersing mat is stepped on, the inner pouch releases the saturated fragrant vapor into the interior of the outer housing and it is released to room air through apertures provided in the outer housing. When force on the mat is released, the fragrant body recovers its original shape and the inner pouch draws fresh make up air and essential oils volatilize until saturation is reached.

Abstract: A bandage with cooling capabilities includes bandage support members and a cold pack member positioned between the support members. The cold pack member may be a chemical which endothermically reacts with water, positioned adjacent to but separate from a water source inside a common package, to instantly cool the cold pack member upon activation. The cold pack member further comprises a sterile pad member positioned on the bottom side of the bandage, which may include an antibiotic, anesthetic, antipyretic, burn medicament, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A scent dispersing apparatus, such as a mat, capable of enclosing a scent-containing element inside an air-filled cavity. A housing contains a means for air ventilation, such as small air holes, for dispersion of scent. When the housing receives a force, such as a user exerting pressure upon on the housing, air is pushed from the air cavity outward through the air holes, thereby, dispersing scent contained in the scented insert. Additional air enters the air cavity once the pressure is released through an elastic rebound effect.

Abstract: An adhesive device is provided for removing small insects from a surface. The adhesive device contains an active ingredient for debilitating or killing insects. The adhesive device may be in the form of an adhesive tape, wherein a desired length of tape is applied to a surface so that the insect is covered and immobilized with the adhesive tape. After a predetermined amount of time, the insect is debilitated or killed and the tape is removed. Since the tape is easily removed and folded over the insect, it is possible to avoid direct contact with the insect.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet including at least one electroluminescent strip permanently adhered to a helmet shell which is powered by a power unit arranged on the helmet shell, where the power unit includes a rechargeable battery. Power is supplied to the electroluminescent strips when an ON/OFF switch is turned ON.