Abstract: A reusable, spill-proof lid for a drinking vessel. The lid has a cap member that is selectively moveable between a seated position to form an inner seal, and an unseated position that forms a gap that facilitates drinking of liquid contents from the drinking vessel. The lid is particularly moveable from the seated position to the unseated position via a downwardly directed force applied by the upper lip of a user.

Abstract: A solar-powered lighting system, a decorative solar module overlay for such a solar-powered lighting system, and a solar module assembly for such a solar-powered lighting system. The solar-powered lighting system is configured to permit receipt of sunlight by the solar module while also concealing the solar module and enhancing the overall aesthetic appearance of the solar-powered lighting system.

Abstract: A reusable, spill-proof lid for a drinking vessel. The lid has a cap member that is selectively moveable between a seated position to form an inner seal, and an unseated position that forms a gap that facilitates drinking of liquid contents from the drinking vessel. The lid is particularly moveable from the seated position to the unseated position via a downwardly directed force applied by the upper lip of a user.

Abstract: A lawn ornament includes at least one frame assembly configured, during operation of the lawn ornament, for non-independent rotation about a first axis and independent rotation about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The at least one frame assembly includes a plurality of rotatable members, each rotatable member in the plurality of rotatable members being configured for selective, independent movement about the second axis between a first position that facilitates storage of the outdoor lawn ornament and a second position that facilitates the operation of the outdoor lawn ornament.

Abstract: A lawn ornament includes a support member configured to support one or more frame assemblies for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the support member. Each frame assembly includes a plurality of rotatable members, each rotatable member configured for selective, independent movement about the longitudinal axis between a first storage position that facilitates storage of the lawn ornament and a second operating position that facilitates rotation of the frame assembly about the longitudinal axis in response to contact of the rotatable members by fluid flow.

Abstract: A lawn or garden ornament having an inner frame and an outer frame. The outer frame is to receive a fluid such that at least one first orifice arranged therein is to discharge a portion of the fluid in a first direction outwardly therefrom to cause rotation of the outer frame, and at least one second orifice arranged therein is to discharge a portion of the fluid in a second direction inwardly therefrom to contact a surface of inner frame and thereby cause rotation of the inner frame.

Abstract: An inflatable lighting device having a rechargeable, solar powered, and inflatable light. The inflatable lighting device includes an inflatable framework that has inflatable support volumes and a non-inflatable portion, a light assembly in a water proof housing, inlet/outlet architecture to inflate and/or deflate the inflatable support volumes, and an interchangeable decorative sleeve to enclose the inflatable framework.

Abstract: A lawn or garden ornament that utilizes either wind power or a flow of fluid to rotate various structural or spinning elements about multiple axes of rotation. When wind power is used, the spinning elements may rotate in unison about a vertical axis. When a fluid power is used, the spinning elements will additionally rotate independently of each other about a horizontal axis, and will turn in unison about the vertical axis. When fluid power is used, the fluid may additionally be used for watering of a garden as the design of the decorative lawn ornament promotes an even distribution of fluid to the surrounding support surface.

Abstract: A lawn or garden ornament having an inner frame and an outer frame. The outer frame is to receive a fluid such that at least one first orifice arranged therein is to discharge a portion of the fluid in a first direction outwardly therefrom to cause rotation of the outer frame, and at least one second orifice arranged therein is to discharge a portion of the fluid in a second direction inwardly therefrom to contact a surface of inner frame and thereby cause rotation of the inner frame.

Abstract: An ergonomic receptacle has a viscoelastic skin peripherally about a vessel that provides a conformable grip both comfortable to use and slippage resistant. The viscoelastic skin may be monolithic or composite, sleevelike or baglike. The vessel advantageously may be a drinking vessel.