Abstract: The male portion 1 of an animal tag has a stem 3 and a base portion 4 extending to core portion 4A which is of a softer material than the partial shell of harder material defining an outer surface 6 of a tip 7 of head 5. When the head 5 engages an opening 10 of a female tag 11 of rigid material, the partial shell 6 of hard material is able to compress around the softer mate core 4A in a direction indicated by arrows Y and around the vertical axis X-X. In doing so the head 5 does not lose its essentially circular cross section so that entry through the circular opening 10 of the female tag 1 1 is not hindered.

Abstract: A pre-formed threshold sill assembly (106) for use in tiled shower installations (102) allows water to be routed to water delivery devices such as body spray jets(108) positioned in columns(112) mounted on a preformed sill(130). Specific connection pieces, in conjunction with a locking cam (178) and engaging ring arrangement (180) allow pre-plumbed columns (112) to be quickly connected to the pre-formed threshold sill assembly (106). Tiling of the pre-formed threshold sill assembly (106) can be accomplished according to existing practice.

Abstract: The invention focuses on method and apparatus for simply attaching various building elements to a surface (which may be finished) in a manner where the connection is preferably substantially hidden after attachment. Applications include the erection of enclosures and partitions in bathrooms, showers and wet areas. As many of the members are hollow and route services, preferred embodiments allow for the passage of, and/or connection to, services such as plumbing from within the surface to which the element is attached and to within the member itself. Certain methods and apparatuses comprise interacting cam and engaging portions allowing the element to be attached to the cam portion, once it has been secured in place, in a simple action, such as that typical of bayonet type connections.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus for controlling the flow of a fluid, finding particular use in spray jet assemblies such as may be used in shower cabinets and temples. Flow control, in preferred embodiments, is through rotational adjustment of a closure arrangement which progressively obscures a port through which fluid flows, the preferred arrangement being an annular sleeve with profiled body wall which, upon rotation, progressively obscures a radial port in a central body portion about which it is located.