Abstract: An apparatus for promoting effective handwashing is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body removably connected to a dispenser. The body houses at least one microcontroller, a speaker, a timer, two or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and a plurality of sensors. The apparatus is configured to detect the presence of a user within the range of the apparatus using a PIR sensor and a microphone. Further, the apparatus nudges the user to wash their hands by generating a first audio-visual alert. A timer is initiated upon determining that the user has begun washing their hands. Further, a second audio-visual alert is generated for notifying improper hand wash if the user leaves the handwashing area before the timer completes the target runtime. A third audio-visual alert is generated for notifying proper hand wash if the user stays within the handwashing area until the timer completes the target runtime.

Abstract: An apparatus for parking stringed musical instruments in an upright position is disclosed. The apparatus comprises of a flexible body wherein the front side of the flexible body has an adhesive that allows the apparatus to be removably attached to the lower end face of the stringed musical instrument. Furthermore, a combination of three/four legs are provided on the rear side of the flexible body. The combined support provided by the legs allow the stringed musical instrument attached on the apparatus to be parked in an upright position on the ground.

Abstract: A stand (2; 18; 31) for a stringed instrument (1) is adapted to be placed in either a playing position for playing music or a parking position in which the instrument (1) is placed on the ground with the head (3) uppermost and the body (5) lowermost. The stand (2; 18; 31) has a foot member (6; 6?; 32) for supporting the instrument (1) in the parking position, an upper connector (7; 7?) placed on the lower end face (8) of the instrument body (5), and a lower connector (9; 19, 20; 36) arranged on the foot member (6; 6?; 32) whereby the connectors are arranged for permanent or temporary interconnection. The stand is placed beneath the lower end face (8) of the body (5) of the stringed instrument (1) and within the borders of the end face (8) for providing a nice appearance of the parked stringed instrument (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for motivating or prompting persons to wash hands. The system includes a sensor for detecting use of a toilet or a urinal, which sensor creates a first signal indicative of that use, and a signaling arrangement for issuing in response to the first signal at least one second signal reminding or prompting the person to use a cleansing agent dispenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for motivating or prompting persons to wash hands. The system includes a sensor for detecting use of a toilet or a urinal, which sensor creates a first signal indicative of that use, and a signaling arrangement for issuing in response to the first signal at least one second signal reminding or prompting the person to use a cleansing agent dispenser.