Abstract: A collapsible free-standing frame structure includes N bowable resilient legs, where N is an integer greater than one, a multi-hinge, and a leg restraint. The multi-hinge includes a hinge body and N leg interconnectors for interconnecting the legs to the hinge body. The leg interconnectors are pivotally mounted to the hinge body for limited pivotal motion between closed positions, in which the interconnected legs are clustered around a central axis which extends through the hinge body, and open positions, in which the interconnected legs extend radially relative to the central axis. A pivot stop prevents the leg interconnectors from pivoting beyond the open positions. To erect the frame structure, the leg interconnectors are pivoted to their open positions, the interconnected legs are bowed against the pivot stop, and the distal ends of the bowed legs are attached to a leg restraint which maintains the legs in the bowed position.

Abstract: A container configured as a 3-D figure, for holding a product comprises a product holder having an opening for accessing an interior cavity adapted for holding a product; a closure member covering said opening and adapted to permit access to said product in said interior cavity of said product holder; a supporting base member attached to a base portion of said product holder; and at least one appendage member attached to said product holder. The components can be provided as a kit. The product holder preferably contains a beverage such as water. The components can be put together to form a 3-D figure. Such a 3-D figure container encourages use and/or consumption of the product held in the container.

Abstract: An improved washable diaper is provided with an absorbent liner that is folded within the diaper during use for improved absorbency and, following use, extends from the diaper for improved efficiency of cleaning and drying. An additional liner may be secured to the liner in cases where extra absorbency is required, such as for overnight use, and removed from the liner for cleaning and drying. The liners provide additonal layers of absorbent cloth while their separation from the diaper body following use avoids the difficulties of cleaning and drying presented by a number of cloth layers permanently secured to one another.