Abstract: A utensil bundle securing and decorating assembly and method including a strand arranged to form at least one slip knot and a loop that can be tightened by pulling on one end of the strand assembly to secure a bundle, the assembly further including a placard or other decorative component or subassembly secured to the strand at a location along the loop section so that the assembly can be themed for different events.

Abstract: A utensil bundle assembly comprising a single strand having a first end and a second end and an intermediate portion therebetween, the intermediate portion forming a single slip knot through which the first and second ends pass, strand portions adjacent the first and second ends moveable through the slip knot to different locations to adjust the dimension of a loop portion formed by the strand and a placard including a front surface and a rear surface, the placard mounted to the loop portion of the strand with the front surface exposed.

Abstract: A utensil bundle assembly comprising a single strand having a first end and a second end and an intermediate portion therebetween, the intermediate portion forming a single slip knot through which the first and second ends pass, strand portions adjacent the first and second ends moveable through the slip knot to different locations to adjust the dimension of a loop portion formed by the strand and a placard including a front surface and a rear surface, the placard mounted to the loop portion of the strand with the front surface exposed.

Abstract: A utensil bundle securing and decorating assembly and method including a strand arranged to form at least one slip knot and a loop that can be tightened by pulling on one end of the strand assembly to secure a bundle, the assembly further including a placard or other decorative component or subassembly secured to the strand at a location along the loop section so that the assembly can be themed for different events.

Abstract: A convertible article of clothing with a compartmented hood section adapted to accept the entire garment therein and provide a carrying pouch for a user. The article comprises a hooded garment, such as a sweatshirt or jacket, wherein the hood acts as a head covering and a convertible pouch with zipper closure. The hood comprises an internal lining which is not visible when in a closed position, and is operably accessed via a vertical zipper closure. When in an open position, the lining is exposed and the hood may be turned inside out to allow the entire garment to fold into the lining. The condensed garment then becomes a satchel, which allows improved storage or transport. The lining is optionally water and stain resistant to offer a level of protection for the garment when in a stowed position.

Abstract: A convertible article of clothing with a compartmented hood section adapted to accept the entire garment therein and provide a carrying pouch for a user. The article comprises a hooded garment, such as a sweatshirt or jacket, wherein the hood acts as a head covering and a convertible pouch with zipper closure. The hood comprises an internal lining which is not visible when in a closed position, and is operably accessed via a vertical zipper closure. When in an open position, the lining is exposed and the hood may be turned inside out to allow the entire garment to fold into the lining. The condensed garment then becomes a satchel, which allows improved storage or transport. The lining is optionally water and stain resistant to offer a level of protection for the garment when in a stowed position.

Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for carpets, rugs, and textiles has been discovered with the composition comprising sodium lauryl sulfate, an ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, a fluorosurfactant, a carboxylated polymer salt, and a tetrasodium ethlyenediamine tetraacetate. The composition is effective in removing a variety of stains from carpeting and is particularly effective against oily stains without imparting undesirable properties on the cleaned surface.