Abstract: A portable device for raising one end of a bed a selected height, to incline the mattress longitudinally without consequent displacement, to provide comfort for a sleeper suffering from ailments such as a hiatal hernia, cardiac failure, varicose veins or phlebitis. The device includes bed elevating blocks adapted to be inserted under one end of the bed and longitudinally extending mattress retainers adapted to be inserted between the mattress and the mattress support, such as a box spring, to secure the mattress against longitudinal movement when the bed is inclined. The bed elevating blocks may be constituted of two separate, connectable components which are adjustable relative to each other to provide selectivity in the elevation of one end of the bed. The mattress retainers are constituted of two separate, longitudinally aligned, detachably connectable, L-shaped elements, each of the elements having a short perpendicular leg, the two legs extending in opposite directions.

Abstract: A device for insertion into the neck of a bottle, to prevent refilling and reuse of the bottle after its original liquid contents have been depleted. The device includes a valve which opens to permit decanting of the original liquid contents of the bottle, but which closes to prevent refilling of the bottle. Flexible locking means are provided which permit the ready insertion of the device into the neck of the bottle, and prevent its removal following insertion.