Abstract: A blister package for a contact lens is provided. A deformable slider supporting a lens is movable via pull-tab or hinge to lift the contact lens out of a lens well. The deformable slider can include a hinge connected to a flexible peel-away top of the blister package or connected to a pull tab that can be pulled to pull taut the deformable slider. A blister package is also provided that includes a hinged shell having a lateral opening opposite the hinge, and a deformable slider that is folded over onto itself and seals both a top chamber and a bottom chamber. By pulling a tongue of the deformable slider, which extends from the lateral opening, the deformable slider can be removed from the closed shell and the closed shell can be opened enabling access to the contact lens.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a health benefit to an animal utilizing southern ocean mackerel oil. For example, a pet food composition for treating an inflammatory condition in a companion animal can comprise southern ocean mackerel oil and a preservative.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and products made thereby, wherein a pre-expanded constituent, including an edible constituent, is thermally treated to melt it, preferably in a dynamic process environment, to produce products ranging from high to quite low densities and from very strong to soft to apparently dry textures. The wide range of textures enables the provision of food products such as low calorie, digestible and safe, long duration pet food chews. Non-food products suitable for use in manufacture may also be produced. Cooking is preferably carried in an extruder, preferably at low moisture or in the total absence of added water. The methods of dynamic cooking reduce cost in a number of ways including but not limited to decreased process steps, increased throughput, decreased capital expenses and decreased raw product cost.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for producing a high glycerol/high collagen or gelatin edible composition having a variety of textures and features, suitable for use as a pet treat. Chewy edible compositions produced by such methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for producing a high glycerol/high collagen or gelatin edible composition suitable for use as a pet treat. Chewy edible compositions produced by such methods are also provided.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for storing, measuring, cutting, and heat sealing paracord or other cord includes a spool having a plurality of cord-attachment apertures that attach to the sections of cord, a spooling hub onto which the sections of cord can be wound for storage, and two retaining flanges to help guide and retain the sections of cord when wound onto the spool; a cutting blade and blade guard near a first side of the device for cutting the cord; a lighter clip near a second side of the device having a plurality of flanges adapted to hold a cigarette lighter, the second side being generally opposite the first side; a ruler at the first side; a plurality of burn slots, each having a differently-sized burn slot aperture and a channel leading from the burn slot aperture to a side of the device; and a lanyard.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and products made thereby, wherein a pre-expanded constituent, including an edible constituent, is thermally treated to melt it, preferably in a dynamic process environment, to produce products ranging from high to quite low densities and from very strong to soft to apparently dry textures. The wide range of textures enables the provision of food products such as low calorie, digestible and safe, long duration pet food chews. Non-food products suitable for use in manufacture may also be produced. Cooking is preferably carried in an extruder, preferably at low moisture or in the total absence of added water. The methods of dynamic cooking reduce cost in a number of ways including but not limited to decreased process steps, increased throughput, decreased capital expenses and decreased raw product cost.

Abstract: Products and methods for reducing tartar on the teeth of a pet are provided. In an embodiment, a chewable product that enhances dental hygiene in a pet is provided comprising a body having a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase in such a proportion so that the force required to penetrate the product is greater than an anticipated bite force exerted by the pet during a normal biting event, and below the maximum force that the pet may periodically exert.

Abstract: Products and methods for reducing tartar on the teeth of a pet are provided. In an embodiment, a chewable product that enhances dental hygiene in a pet is provided comprising a body having a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase in such a proportion so that the force required to penetrate the product is greater than an anticipated bite force exerted by the pet during a normal biting event, and below the maximum force that the pet may periodically exert.