Abstract: A device that removably couples with the tab of a beverage container to assist in opening the container and then rotates to close the opening, thus preventing things such as insects and debris from contaminating the beverage.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a central portion of piece of bread from a crust portion of said piece bread.

Abstract: A device for controlling the unraveling of a toilet paper roll having a hollow core. The device includes an elongated body sized to extend through the hollow core and to permit rotation of the toilet paper roll relative to a holder. A first end portion and a second end portion of the elongated body is accessible at the hollow core. A lead or strap connects to the first end portion of the elongated body, extends around and applies pressure to the toilet paper roll, and connects to the second end portion of the elongated body.

Abstract: A device that removably couples with the tab of a beverage container to assist in opening the container and then rotates to close the opening, thus preventing things such as insects and debris from contaminating the beverage.

Abstract: A toilet training apparatus comprising a central sheet and at least one extension associated with the central sheet, said at least one extension having a shape such that if the central sheet is placed in a commode of a toilet, at least one extension is in at least partial contact with a portion of the interior of said commode. In some embodiments the central sheet is comprised of a material that will allow urine to at least partially pass through it. In some embodiments, the central sheet can include a design.

Abstract: A pair of indicia that aid a child in orienting shoes or any article of wearing apparel that has a first section for one appendage and a second section for another appendage. The first indicium is an image that indicates a first direction while a second indicium indicates a second direction. The second direction is substantially collinearly contradictory to the first direction. Children know that shoes or articles of wearing apparel are properly oriented when first indicium and the second indicium are substantially collinearly contradictory.

Abstract: A device for controlling the unraveling of a toilet paper roll having a hollow core. The device includes an elongated body sized to extend through the hollow core and to permit rotation of the toilet paper roll relative to a holder. A first end portion and a second end portion of the elongated body is accessible at the hollow core. A lead or strap connects to the first end portion of the elongated body, extends around and applies pressure to the toilet paper roll, and connects to the second end portion of the elongated body.