Abstract: An inexpensive, thermally formed, two-piece “Hands Free” sling assembly designed for frusto-conical containers, such as coffee cups. The sling assembly can allow a consumer to suspend the container from a wrist or arm without spilling the contents of the container, thereby freeing up the consumer's hands for other activities. In one embodiment, the sling assembly includes an annular retaining ring which is sized to receive the container and which includes two orthogonal, integrally formed female connector sockets. The female connector sockets are configured to receive a male connector pin which is provided on each end of a carrying strap. The carrying strap can be self-contained within the annular ring and may be pivoted and stowed forward/backward when using the container.

Abstract: A remote personalized telephone signaling device comprising a signaling means preferably in the shape of a toy, animal or human figure with movable and sound-producing mechanisms, and an electronic circuit which transmits electromagnetic waves in response to signals in a telephone line to an electronic circuit which receives the waves and activates the signaling means.

Abstract: A personalized telephone signaling device comprising a signaling portion preferably in the shape of a toy, animal or human figure with movable and/or sound-producing mechanisms, and an electrical circuit which activates and deactivates the signaling portion in response to signals in a telephone line.

Abstract: A traverse apparatus providing multiple automatic operation capacities for opening and closing drapes, curtains, and other types of space coverings. The traverse apparatus is employed in conjunction with a standard drapery rod, with three top edge corner portions of the drapes being supported by the traverse apparatus and the remaining top edge portions of the drapes being supported by the standard drapery rod. The traverse apparatus includes three carrier members which cooperate to provide alternative automatic side or center opening and closing of the drapes.