Abstract: A protective covering is formed to hang from a realtor's lock box in such a manner that the U-shaped shackle passes through a mid-portion of the covering, and two hanging flaps extend from this mid-portion to hang on opposite sides of the lock box. The forward flap which extends away from the door is preferably provided with at least one window region to receive a realtor's business card, or for posting messages. The rear flap is interposed between the lock-box and the door to protect the door from abrasion.

Abstract: A multi-functional coaster has a vessel-supporting platform and extending from the periphery of the platform one or more additional constructional features enabling the coaster to be used also as a bottle opener and/or a sealing lid for a beverage can and/or a can opening tab lifter. The bottle opening feature is formed by a radial flange of claw-like cross-section and an axial skirt on which is provided a sharp-edged radially outwardly projecting portion for engaging the rim of a bottle cap. The flange simultaneously provides means for assisting leverage of a can tab by inserting it between the tab and the roof of the can, or alternatively a flange may be provided on its own for that purpose. The sealing lid feature is provided by a radially inwardly projecting step on the skirt, which forms a recess for releasably and sealingly engaging the lip on the top of a beverage can. This feature may be provided on its otwn on the skirt or in conjunction with the bottle opening feature.

Abstract: A device and method for securing onto a foot a shoe having openings adjacent opposed edges and adapted for normally having a lace threaded therethrough, in which a plurality of fastening members are mounted, preferably slidably, on a longitudinally extending band which may be decorated on at least one surface. The fastening members are manually and releasably engaged in respective openings, so that the band extends across the upper part of the shoe back and forth between the edges. After tightening, the band lies adjacent the upper surface of the shoe, like a conventional shoelace, and secures the shoe to the foot of a wearer. The longitudinally extending band can be made much wider than conventional shoelaces and different bands may be easily and quickly substituted by simply disengaging the fastening members from their respective openings and replacing the device with another. The fastening members may take a variety of different forms.

Abstract: A stacking game in which square shaped markers are placed on an inclined surface and supported directly or indirectly by raised portions forming notches extending along the lower edge of the surface. A plurality of such surfaces can be joined together in a pyramid or other configuration.

Abstract: A puzzle in which a plurality of object members can be rotatably manipulated in groups of four, the groups of four overlapping so that a single object member can be moved from one of the groups to another. Each of the object members has an upper surface which may be given a particular color or image so that a user may derive enjoyment from arranging the object members into a desired pattern based on their colors or images.

Abstract: A device for teaching music using coded indicia representing musical notes and being scannable, a scanning wand and circuits for decoding the signals from the scanning wand and producing audible tones of the proper pitch.