Abstract: A dispenser (100) having a reservoir (210) containing a composition (211) comprising a first substance (220) and at least one bead (230) immersed in the first substance, the bead comprising a shell (231) containing a second substance (232); a dispensing conduit (320) for dispensing the composition from the reservoir; and a rupture member (330) disposed within the dispensing conduit, the rupture member comprising at least one aperture (331 A-C) and at least one barb (332) extending into the aperture, the at least one barb rupturing the shell of the at least one bead as the composition flows through the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A dispenser (100) having a reservoir (210) containing a composition (211) comprising a first substance (220) and at least one bead (230) immersed in the first substance, the bead comprising a shell (231) containing a second substance (232); a dispensing conduit (320) for dispensing the composition from the reservoir; and a rupture member (330) disposed within the dispensing conduit, the rupture member comprising at least one aperture (331 A-C) and at least one barb (332) extending into the aperture, the at least one barb rupturing the shell of the at least one bead as the composition flows through the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A sportsball and medallion holder comprises a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere of similar diameter, each hemisphere having a circular edge in abutment along a parting line to form a hollow sphere. A slot is formed in the sphere on the parting line and extends inwardly from an outer surface through the wall of the sphere. A medallion holder includes a mounting having an outer surface whereon a medallion is fastened, and a plate for engaging the sphere, the plate being connected transversely to the mounting by a first portion having a cross-section that fits in the slot. The sportsball and medallion holder are assembled with the hemispheres forming a sphere and the mounting means for a medallion located outside the sphere with the first portion being retained in the slot. Edges of the hemispheres fit congruently into notches in the plate.

Abstract: An improved weighted base for a trophy, includes a cup-shaped shell having a platform for supporting portions of the trophy above the base. A cover having a surface for resting on a table, shelf and the like is connected to the shell to define a hollow interior cavity. A fill hole in the cover provides access to the cavity and a funnel extends from the fill hole to provide a flow path into the cavity. A cross section of the flow path in the funnel is larger proximate the funnel outlet end than proximate the fill hole. Hardened filler in the base, which filler was introduced to the cavity in fluid form via the fill hole and funnel, increases the weight of the base. A vent opening connects the cavity with the external environment during filling of the base. Narrowing the funnel near the fill hole reduces loss of filler should the filler fracture in the base.

Abstract: A trophy comprises a riser including a mounting surface on which a lid rests, and spaced apart slots formed in the mounting surface. Resilient locking fingers are molded onto the lid. Each finger has, at its free end, an undercut portion and a sloped surface adjacent the undercut portion. The sloped surface of the finger to engages one of the slots in the mounting surface as the finger enters the slot to urge the locking finger away from the slot edge. The undercut portion engages an inner surface of the riser mounting surface when the locking finger is fully inserted into the slot.