Abstract: A sleep aid device is provided that pings a user at periodic but diminishing intervals that end after a certain time period that helps facilitate slowing the body down to facilitate sleep. The sleep aid device is preferably worn by the user and most preferably on one's head.

Abstract: An egg testing apparatus and method utilize a vessel having marked thereupon indicia including graphics, calibrations and text, for use in determining the freshness, approximate age and recommended use for a chicken egg immersed inside the vessel in a volume of cool, fresh (i.e. non-salted) water.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for hanging a picture, or the like, on the wall surface, through utilization of a fastener position indicator spot, having a spot-shaped body including oppositely facing first and second adhesive surfaces thereof, to indicate a desired location for placing a fastener on the wall surface.

Abstract: An apparatus, for securing a floor covering on an underlying substrate, includes a button-like central base member that is adapted for placement between the floor covering and the carpet. The central base member includes an upper surface for engaging the floor covering and a lower surface for attachment to the substrate. The upper surface of the base member includes an adhesive, or a plurality of upwardly extending spikes, or a plurality of hooks engaging with a mating plurality of downwardly extending hooks of an anchor tab, for engaging the lower surface of the floor covering. The lower surface of the base member includes an adhesive, or one or more downwardly extending spikes for engaging or attaching the apparatus to the underlying substrate. One or more of the downwardly extending spikes may include barbs or a screw thread for engaging a lower side of a backing of a substrate having a pile layer extending upward from the backing.

Abstract: A rug positioning apparatus for securing a floor covering on a carpet surface. The apparatus comprises a central base member that is adapted to be placed between the floor covering and the carpet. A plurality of spikes extend vertically upward from the central base member and are adapted to engage the floor covering and penetrate the floor covering when stepped upon. A plurality of spikes also extend vertically downward from the central base member and are adapted to engage the carpet.

Abstract: A pain relieving device that includes a suction cup adapted to be applied to the body of a person. The suction cup is affixed to a handle that allows the suction cup to be manually manipulated by a massager to massage the body of a massagee. The suction cup may be pushed, rolled or pulled to facilitate a massaging effect. The method of using the device includes applying the suction cup to the back of a person and then moving the suction cup to change the suction effect of the suction cup while applied to the back. Additionally, a pump system may be operatively connected to the suction cup to adjust the suction effect. The pump can be controlled to modulate the pressure within the pressure chamber.

Abstract: A pain relieving device that includes a suction cup adapted to be applied to the body of a person. The suction cup is affixed to a handle that allows the suction cup to be manually manipulated by a massager to massage the body of a massagee. The suction cup may be pushed, rolled or pulled to facilitate a massaging effect. The method of using the device includes applying the suction cup to the back of a person and then moving the suction cup to change the suction effect of the suction cup while applied to the back. Additionally, a pump system may be operatively connected to the suction cup to adjust the suction effect. The pump can be controlled to modulate the pressure within the pressure chamber.

Abstract: The guard is made of soft flexible material and includes a pair of hinged wings adapted to be placed in straddling relation with the cheek of a dental patient. A forwardly facing and generally V-shaped throat is formed in the forward margins of the wings and cradles and cushions a dental instrument to prevent the instrument from causing sores in the corner of the patient's mouth.