Abstract: A plectrum for plucking or strumming a stringed instrument may include a grip portion defining a grip plane, a first tine extending from the grip portion at an oblique angle relative to the grip plane and defining a first tine tip, and a second tine extending from the grip portion along the grip plane and defining a second tine tip that protrudes beyond the first tine tip in both a lateral dimension and a longitudinal dimension.

Abstract: Presented are attachment clips for mounting and displaying on cords. The attachment clips comprises cord attachment portion to allow insertion of one or more cords. The cord attachment portion comprises two jaw portions wherein each Jaw portion has a base attachment portion and a tip portion on the opposite side. A through- hole extends between the jaw portions and an aperture is formed between the tip portions of both opposing jaw portions. A centering element is disposed in inner side of each jaw portion. Several alternative embodiments of attachment clips are disclosed in detail. The attachment clips are easy to attach to cords, provides aesthetic appeal and could be used for attaching various accessories to the cords.

Abstract: Presented is a cleaning tool and method for cleaning interior surface of smoking pipes including tobacco pipes or water pipes. The cleaning tool comprises a shank and a tool body. The tool body comprises a helical portion and a tip portion. The cleaning of smoking pipe by a cleaning tool involves movement of the cleaning tool relative to the smoking pipe. The cleaning tool as well as method enables easy and safe cleaning of the interior surface of the smoking pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus configured for collection and sterilization of expectorates. According to the embodiments of the invention, the apparatus includes a receptacle having an interior space defined by a bottom wall, and one or more side walls, an opening at a top portion for selectively receiving a separator for the expectorates to pass therethrough and be received at the interior space, and a power source, one or more light sources, such as ultraviolet (UV) light source radiating rays of sufficient wavelengths capable of sterilizing the expectorates received at the interior space, a reflective source surrounding the interior space of the receptacle for substantially reflecting the radiated rays throughout the interior space to effectively sterilize the expectorates received at the interior space, and a receptacle lid removably engaging the separator to close the opening at the top portion of the receptacle.