Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar-powered charging block device that converts light into electrical power via a solar panel. As a result, a user can use a charging cord plugged into a charging port of the device to charge a smart device. The device may also be comprised of an integrated, backup battery plug.

Abstract: A beauty care product selling aid including a tangible medium of expression, and an image fixed in the tangible medium of expression. The image includes a non-skin illustration having a first geometrical figure and a second geometrical figure, wherein the first geometrical figure comprises pixels that are individually discernable with the naked eye and the second geometrical figure is or appears to be substantially devoid of the pixels that are individually discernable with the naked eye. The visual contrast between the first geometrical figure and the second geometrical figure provides imagery to communicate a visual transformation in skin appearance that may occur by using the beauty care product.

Abstract: A method for facilitating the selling of a beauty care product comprising the step of portraying a first image or image region to communicate skin appearance before using the beauty care product, and portraying a second image or image region to communicate skin appearance after using the beauty care product. The second image or image region appears to have a relatively higher resolution or clarity than the first image or image region.