Abstract: A housing for filter cartridges has a first receptacle, a second receptacle and a third receptacle. The first receptacle is adapted to receive a first water filter cartridge therein. The second receptacle is adapted to receive a second water filter cartridge therein. The second receptacle is positioned to one side of the first receptacle such that a longitudinal axis of the second receptacle is in parallel relation to a longitudinal axis of the first receptacle. The third receptacle is adapted to receive a third water filter cartridge therein. The third receptacle is positioned above the first receptacle such that a longitudinal axis of the third receptacle is in parallel relation to the longitudinal axis of the first receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for mineralizing water has a housing having a filter positioned therein, a container receptacle assembly affixed to or formed on the housing, a pump cooperative with the container receptacle assembly and adapted to draw a mineral or supplement from a bottle in the container receptacle assembly, and a manifold positioned in the housing and connected to an outlet of the pump so as to receive the drawn mineral or supplement from the bottle by the first pump. The filter is adapted to filter the tap water of at least some particles or contaminants. The manifold mixes the drawn mineral or supplement and the filtered water therein. The manifold extends in a vertical orientation within the housing.

Abstract: A hose management assembly for a water mineralization system has a housing with a filter positioned therein, a container receptacle assembly affixed to or formed on the housing, a pump cooperative with the container receptacle assembly so as to pass a mineral or supplement from a bottle, a first block affixed to a wall of the housing, and a second block affixed to the wall of the housing and spaced relation to the first block. The filter has a first hose extending therefrom. The inlet of the housing allows tap water to pass to the housing by a second hose. Drinking water is passed from the housing through the first hose. The first block receives a portion of the first and second hoses therein. The second block receives another portion of the first and second hoses therein.

Abstract: A housing for filter cartridges has a first receptacle, a second receptacle and a third receptacle. The first receptacle is adapted to receive a first water filter cartridge therein. The second receptacle is adapted to receive a second water filter cartridge therein. The second receptacle is positioned to one side of the first receptacle such that a longitudinal axis of the second receptacle is in parallel relation to a longitudinal axis of the first receptacle. The third receptacle is adapted to receive a third water filter cartridge therein. The third receptacle is positioned above the first receptacle such that a longitudinal axis of the third receptacle is in parallel relation to the longitudinal axis of the first receptacle.

Abstract: A micro-dosing system for water mineralization process has a bottle with a liquid mineral or supplement therein, a cap affixed to the opening of the bottle, a pump connected to a channel of the cap and adapted to draw the liquid mineral or supplement through the channel, and a splitter connected to the pump and with the channel of the cap. The channel communicates with an interior volume of the bottle. The cap has a return passage formed therein. The return passage communicates with the interior volume of the bottle. The splitter has an outlet formed thereon. The outlet passes a portion of the liquid mineral or supplement from the channel of the cap. The splitter has a return line communicating with the return passage of the cap so as to pass remainder of the liquid mineral or supplement back through the return passage of the cap and into the interior volume of the bottle.

Abstract: A water filter system has a housing with the channel formed adjacent a bottom thereof and at least one chamber formed therein, and at least one filter removably received in the chamber. The channel is adapted to connect with a water inlet line. The channel is also adapted to connect with a water outlet line. The filter is in communication with the channel at a bottom thereof. The filter and an inner wall of the chamber define an annulus therebetween. The filter has an interior passageway that opens to a filter media. The filter media is disposed such that water flows from the channel and into the interior passageway, through the filter media, and into the annulus. The annulus then communicates with the channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for the mineralization of drinking water has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a filter positioned in the housing, a container receptacle assembly affixed to or formed on the housing, a pump cooperative with the container receptacle assembly, and a manifold connected to an outlet of the pump and to an outlet of the filter. The filter is connected to the inlet of the housing and adapted to filter contaminants. The container receptacle assemblies adapted to connect with a bottle containing a mineral or supplement therein. The pump is adapted to pass the mineral or supplement in a measured amount from the bottle. The manifold is adapted to mix the mineral or supplement with the filtered water so as to discharge a mineralized drinking water through the outlet.

Abstract: A water filter system has a housing with the channel formed adjacent a bottom thereof and at least one chamber formed therein, and at least one filter removably received in the chamber. The channel is adapted to connect with a water inlet line. The channel is also adapted to connect with a water outlet line. The filter is in communication with the channel at a bottom thereof. The filter and an inner wall of the chamber define an annulus therebetween. The filter has an interior passageway that opens to a filter media. The filter media is disposed such that water flows from the channel and into the interior passageway, through the filter media, and into the annulus. The annulus then communicates with the channel.

Abstract: The plug for a drain collects debris before the debris can enter the plumbing. The plug includes an outer rim; a conical core having a top cone end and a bottom core end opposite the top cone end; a cone cover being placed at the top cone end; and a plurality of cone ridges extending from the cone cover and toward the outer rim. The conical core has a conical surface with an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side, a plurality of flow holes, and a plurality of strainer holes. Each cone ridge has a top cone ridge end larger than a bottom cone ridge end so as to form a collection ring portion on the conical surface. The conical core can have a plurality of protrusions extending outward. Debris can be collected by the protrusions at the strainer holes and at the collection ring.

Abstract: A bottle for use with a system for mineralizing drinking water has a body and an inner cap fixedly positioned in the opening of the body. The body has a neck extending outwardly therefrom. The neck defines an opening at the upper end of the body. The inner cap has an upper surface affixed over the opening of the body. The inner cap has an annular portion extending downwardly from the upper surface. The annular surface bears against an inner wall of the neck of the body. The inner cap has a receptacle opening at the upper surface. The inner cap has a channel extending downwardly therefrom so as to open to the interior volume of the body. A straw extends through the channel and into the interior volume of the body so as to have an end position in proximity to the bottom of the body.

Abstract: An improved step stool may include a top section and a bottom section. The bottom section may include a bottom left support, a bottom right support, a step base, and a stand base. The stand base may attach to the bottom left support and the bottom right support. The step base may attach between the bottom left support and the bottom right support. The bottom section may include one or more openings, each being adapted to receive a top/bottom connector. The top section may include a top left support, a top right support, and a lateral support. The lateral support connects between the top left support and the top right support. The top section may include one or more openings, each being adapted to receive a top/bottom connector. The top and bottom sections may be separated through by disengaging the top/bottom connectors from the top and bottom sections.

Abstract: An apparatus for the mineralization of drinking water has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a filter positioned in the housing, a container receptacle assembly affixed to or formed on the housing, a pump cooperative with the container receptacle assembly, and a manifold connected to an outlet of the pump and to an outlet of the filter. The filter is connected to the inlet of the housing and adapted to filter contaminants. The container receptacle assemblies adapted to connect with a bottle containing a mineral or supplement therein. The pump is adapted to pass the mineral or supplement in a measured amount from the bottle. The manifold is adapted to mix the mineral or supplement with the filtered water so as to discharge a mineralized drinking water through the outlet.

Abstract: The device for swatting insects includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, a handle portion mounted on the proximal end, and a paddle portion mounted on the distal end. The paddle portion absorbs excess force so that strong swings to strike the insect are less likely to damage the device. The paddle portion includes an elongated frame, a plurality of first flaps, and a plurality of second flaps. The elongated frame has top contact portion and a bottom contact portion. An initial configuration includes the flaps being planar and the top contact portion being furthest apart from the bottom contact portion in preparation to strike. A deformed configuration includes the flaps being bent upward from the frame and the top contact portion and the bottom contact portion closer to each other during the strike on the insect.

Abstract: The plug for a drain collects debris before the debris can enter the plumbing. The plug includes an outer rim; a conical core having a top cone end and a bottom core end opposite the top cone end; a cone cover being placed at the top cone end; and a plurality of cone ridges extending from the cone cover and toward the outer rim. The conical core has a conical surface with an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side, a plurality of flow holes, and a plurality of strainer holes. Each cone ridge has a top cone ridge end larger than a bottom cone ridge end so as to form a collection ring portion on the conical surface. The conical core can have a plurality of protrusions extending outward. Debris can be collected by the protrusions at the strainer holes and at the collection ring.

Abstract: The device for supporting a shower curtain includes a support rod with a first curvature, a hook attached to the support rod, and a sheath body with a second curvature. The sheath body can be opened and closed independent from the support rod. The first curvature matches the second curvature so that the support rod is at least partially housed within the sheath body. The sheath body further includes a plurality of notches radially arranged according to the second curvature. The invention further includes a plurality of wheel cams with each wheel cam being rotatably mounted around the support rod and positioned within a corresponding notch of the sheath body. When installed on a curtain rod, the wheel cams contact the surface of the curtain rod so that wheel cams can roll over any ridge or junction on the curtain rod.

Abstract: The tool for clearing a clog includes a tool shaft, a nozzle body, and a handle portion. The tool shaft includes an outer tube, an inner tube, and radial supports for the inner tube. The outer tube can be symmetrical so that the nozzle body can be aimed according to alignment of the outer tube. The nozzle body includes a nozzle connector, a sealing member with a hardness less than the nozzle connector and a diameter greater than the nozzle connector, and a nozzle tip. The sealing member can create the seal. The handle portion includes a handle body, handles, a handle chamber with a pin member, air cartridge, and a button member, and a handle body cover. The attachment of the handle body cover sets the button member in a sealed position to release the blast of air from the air cartridge, when moved to the released position.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning a drain includes a handle, a shaft, an auger head, and a sleeve. The handle includes a core, a crank, and a grip. The core defines a tool axis along the length of the tool. The crank is made integral with the core and extends radially from the core and the tool axis. The grip extends orthogonally from the crank and parallel to the core. The grip turns the crank to rotate the auger head relative to the sleeve, when the sleeve is held in place. The auger head at the end of the shaft is made integral with the shaft and has an elongated and undulated shape. The auger head includes a plurality of segments, and each segment has a curved surface, and there are barbs on a respective curved surface.

Abstract: The tool for clearing a clog includes a tool shaft, a nozzle body, and a handle portion. The tool shaft includes an outer tube, an inner tube, and radial supports for the inner tube. The outer tube can be symmetrical so that the nozzle body can be aimed according to alignment of the outer tube. The nozzle body includes a nozzle connector, a sealing member with a hardness less than the nozzle connecter and a diameter greater than the nozzle connector, and a nozzle tip. The sealing member can create the seal. The handle portion includes a handle body, handles, a handle chamber with a pin member, air cartridge, and a button member, and a handle body cover. The attachment of the handle body cover sets the button member in a sealed position to release the blast of air from the air cartridge, when moved to the released position.