Abstract: A pet toy including a ball configured to roll along a surface, an axle connected to the ball, a rotating member configured to rotate around the axle, and a wire including a first end and a second end. The first end of the wire is attached to the rotating member and the second end of the wire is attached to a toy. The pet toy further includes a weight attached to the rotating member. The wire is configured to extend from the interior of the ball to the exterior of the ball.

Abstract: An egg-shaped dispenser for edible pellets for animals includes a housing with a first portion lockably attacked to a second portion defining a cavity, openings into the cavity, and an opening control member. The first portion and second portion may be lockably detached to allow for edible animal pellets to be placed within the cavity and/or to allow adjustment of the opening control member. A weight disposed within the dispenser is operable to keep the dispenser vertical unless force is exerted and return the dispenser vertical after the force is exerted. Edible animal pellets contained within the cavity may be dispensed via the openings when the dispenser is moved out of the vertical position. The openings may be of different sizes. The opening control member may be rotated between different positions to adjust the size of one or more openings and may be operable to lock in place in the different positions.

Abstract: A pet brush with a re-orientable pet brush head. The pet brush may include a mechanism controlling the brush head to brush handle orientation through a shaped connector and complementary shaped hole or receiver. The pet brush may also include a mechanism controlling the brush head to brush handle orientation through prongs and prong receptors on the brush head and brush handle.

Abstract: A pet toy may include at least two portions. The first portion may be generally non-edible, and the second portion may be an at least partially frozen or otherwise solidified substance. The first portion may include a body defining an open area, and at least a portion of the frozen or otherwise solidified substance may be contained within the area. The first portion may be formed from rubber, plastic or nylon, and so on, and the second portion may be formed from water, broth, gravy, yogurt, and so on. The pet toy may be created using a pet toy mold. The pet toy mold may include the first portion of the pet toy and a body selectively joined to the first portion. The first portion and the body may define a chamber for receiving the frozen or otherwise solidified substance.

Abstract: A pet dish may include a container and a repositionable cover. The container may define a holding space and an opening to access the holding space. The container may include a base, a first wall extending from the base, and a second end wall spaced apart from the first wall. The cover may be positionable on a first side of the container to close the opening. The cover may be positionable on a second side of the container such that at least a first portion of the cover extends beyond the container and at least a second portion of the cover is received within a space defined by the first and second walls. The cover may be joined to the container by a connection element, such as a strap.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for efficient elimination of door and frame condensation at widely utilized commercial freezer/refrigeration display cases. The apparatus includes a local controller unit connected with an array of case sensors including an internal case temperature sensor, an external case frame temperature sensor and a dew point sensor. The case frame temperature sensor and dew point sensor are housed to thermally isolate sensing elements thereof from effects of frame temperature changes and ambient air temperature in the vicinity of a sensing element, and to limit heat transfer by the housing to the sensing elements thereby improving sensing accuracy and apparatus performance.

Abstract: A compact dispensing tube opener for accessing contents of a dispensing tube having a dispensing tip and an inner seal. The opener includes a housing with first and second passageways therein meeting at an angle at an intersection. A blade carriage is movable in the second passageway and across the intersection at one end thereof, a manually accessible portion at an opposite end thereof extending from the housing. A cooperative guide structure at the housing and the blade carriage maintains carriage slidability within the housing during use without binding. Return springs are maintained in the housing for returning the carriage after use. A dispenser tube tip locator is slidably maintained at the housing adjacent to an opening to the first passageway and has plurality of angled passages therethrough each with a different diameter. A lance is mounted at the housing for puncturing the seal, and is pivotable into and out of a channel defined crosswise in the housing.

Abstract: A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus is disclosed that includes a mounting framework having a first mount spaced from one end of the framework and a second mount located adjacent to the other end. A container stabilizer is pivotably secured at the first mount and is movable between a substantially perpendicular configuration relative to the framework and a stored configuration with the end thereof located adjacent to the one end of the framework. A container bottom support is pivotably located at the second mount and is movable from a stored deployment adjacent to the framework to a substantially perpendicular deployment. Corner mount openings in the tray and/or a rear wall of the framework are provided for receipt of selected sheet material (such as advertising).

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for efficient elimination of door and frame condensation at widely utilized commercial freezer/refrigeration display cases. The apparatus includes a local controller unit connected with an array of case sensors including an internal case temperature sensor, an external case frame temperature sensor and a dew point sensor. The case frame temperature sensor and dew point sensor are housed to thermally isolate sensing elements thereof from effects of frame temperature changes and ambient air temperature in the vicinity of a sensing element, and to limit heat transfer by the housing to the sensing elements thereby improving sensing accuracy and apparatus performance.

Abstract: Upper and lower handle members are pivotally attached at one end. Crimper jaws are operated via the handles. The upper handle carries a guide assembly to mount the blade, and operate the cutting mode using an upper handle cradle. Other accessories include a hole punch, a nut driver, a rivet remover and a hammer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infant carrier having a bouncer mode of operation in which the bouncer mechanism is designed such that a harmonic vibration will be established regardless of varying weights of infants placed within the carrier. In addition, the infant carrier includes a mechanism for locking a carrying handle in one of two positions including cooperating camming surfaces formed on detent members of the handle and recess portions of the sides of the infant carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infant carrier having a bouncer mode of operation in which the bouncer mechanism is designed such that a harmonic vibration will be established regardless of varying weights of infants placed within the carrier. In addition, the infant carrier includes a mechanism for locking a carrying handle in one of two positions including cooperating camming surfaces formed on detent members of the handle and recess portions of the sides of the infant carrier.

Abstract: A high chair including a frame and a seat shell supported by the frame, the seat shell including a seat portion and a back portion. The seat shell is movable in a vertical direction relative to the frame. First guide members are mounted to a lower portion of the seat shell for engagement with side members of the frame to guide the lower portion of the seat shell, and second guide members are provided adjacent to the back portion of the seat shell for guiding an upper portion of the seat shell. A latch is associated with the second guide member whereby the seat shell may be locked in one of a plurality of predetermined positions.

Abstract: A bath ring is provided which is collapsible from a use to a storage position whereby the bath ring may be reconfigured to a compact configuration. The bath ring includes a base portion, a ring portion pivotally mounted to the base portion, a support post for supporting a rear section of the ring portion in spaced relationship to the base portion, and a T-shaped restraining bar pivotally mounted to the base portion and forming a front restraint which may be pivoted out of the way to place an infant on the base portion. In its collapsed position, the support post may be pivoted to a location underneath the base portion and the ring portion and T-shaped restraint may be pivoted rearwardly and downwardly toward the base portion.

Abstract: A diaper container is provided having an exterior lid and an interior flap member wherein the lid and flap member are each provided with a filter element. The lid member is pivoted at a rear edge thereof to open the container and the flap member is pivoted at a central portion thereof and covers an opening for receiving diapers into the container. The pivotal movement of the flap member is limited in order to control dispersion of odors from the container. In addition, the body of the container is configured with its longest dimension in the front to rear direction whereby the container may be placed within narrow passages.