Abstract: An inflatable, expandable structure comprises a first inflatable member and a first air blower adapted to provide a continuous flow of air to erect the first inflatable member, and a second inflatable member engaged with and in fluid communication with the first inflatable member. The second inflatable member is expandable from a first position wherein the second inflatable member is substantially deflated and secured substantially adjacent to the first inflatable member, to a second position where the second inflatable member is inflated and extends outward from the first inflatable member. A movable curtain or curtains may cover one or more entrances to the space formed by the inflated structure.

Abstract: The invention comprises an inflatable and expandable slide and pool construction that permits the user to selectively change the structure of the slide by expanding it to include a pool or basin at the end of the slide. The pool portion may be releasably attached to the front of the slide and may include inflatable sides and an inflatable end bumper. If the slide is a continuous airflow inflatable, the sides of the pool portion may be inflated by the air blower when the sides are released from their attachment to the end of the slide.

Abstract: A point of purchase system carrying consumer articles that are for sale and displaying information about the articles comprises a pegboard mounting plural point of purchase devices. Each device carries plural packaged articles that are for sale and a placard at the end of the device remote from the pegboard so it is farther from the mounting structure than the articles. The placard has a video display showing information about the articles and a sample of the article so the display and sample article are clearly visible without obstruction to purchasers.

Abstract: The present invention is a swimming pool comprising a pool member having an outside annular channel portion and a sunshade member rotatably engaged about the pool member. The sunshade member comprises a sunshade body portion and an annular tube portion. The annular tube portion is rotatably engaged and retained with the annular channel portion of the pool member. In use, a person may rotate the sunshade body portion about the pool member without having to move the pool member filled with water.

Abstract: The present invention is a floatation device for use in water comprising an inflatable flotation member and a seat unit assembly. The seat unit assembly comprises a substantially rigid outer body member engaged to the flotation member and a substantially rigid inner body member rotatable relative to the outer body member. The seat unit further comprises a substantially flexible seat engaged with the inner body member. In operation, a child sitting in the seat member and in the water may swivel or rotate his/her position relative to the flotation member by pushing and/or pulling the outer body member. The floatation device may further comprise a sunshade removably engaged with the inflatable flotation member to protect the child from sun exposure.

Abstract: The present invention is a handy and easily movable container that lends itself to a myriad of uses, including the storing and/or shipping of products. The present invention is particularly useful in connection with the wholesale and/or retail sale of consumer products, such as self-rising swimming pools, which are packaged in large containers and are heavy to lift. In one embodiment, the container comprises a corrugated box and first and second wheel bracket units rotatably engaged with the lower portion of the box from a retracted or stored position to a deployed or operable position. The container further comprises a handle unit disposed at the upper portion of the box. In operation, a person may rotate the first and second wheel bracket units from the retracted or stored position to the deployed or operable position and then grasp and tilt the container using the handle unit. The person may then roll the container along the floor or ground to a desired location.

Abstract: Odor emanating from feces deposited by a human making a bowel movement in a toilet is reduced or eliminated by applying a liquid deodorizer to the bowl of the toilet immediately prior to making the bowel movement. The liquid deodorizer is applied as a spherical droplet spray including one or more enzymes.

Abstract: A point of sale apparatus for a coiled garden hose with a predetermined length includes a short coiled garden hose having a length less than the predetermined length. A vertically mounted backing carries (a) a spigot connected to a connector at one end of the short coiled hose, and (b) a holder carrying the short coiled hose. The spigot and holder are positioned to enable a prospective purchaser to see the coiled hose carried by the holder and connected to the spigot.