Abstract: A living hinge includes a hinge body formed of a material. The hinge body has attachment edges and a flexing zone between the attachment edges defining a flexing axis. The material of the hinge body has at least one separation formed therein in the flexing zone. The at least one separation describes an angle with the flexing axis being other than 90°.

Abstract: A brake pad includes a backing plate and a friction material layer attached to the backing plate. At least one inner layer is disposed within the friction material layer. The inner layer has a color different than the friction material layer.

Abstract: A non-contaminating milk or food container seal and seal removal system includes a channel or pouring spout to be connected to a food container. The channel or pouring spout has an inner surface to be contacted by contents of the container. A closure may be provided for the channel or pouring spout. A seal prevents human contact with the inner surface of the channel or pouring spout and has a tab permitting manual removal of the seal.

Abstract: A safety device is provided for a handgun having a trigger, a hammer and a trigger guard. The safety device contains a hammer locking end for locking the hammer, a trigger locking end for locking the trigger, and a structural support member extending between the hammer locking end and the trigger locking end. The safety device thus locks both the trigger and the hammer and is releasably connected to the handgun.

Abstract: A handgun carrier is provided for suspending a handgun. The handgun carrier has a grip to be affixed to a frame of the handgun. A garment attachment device extends from the grip for attaching to a piece of apparel and suspends the handgun from the piece of apparel to a natural body depression formed in a groin area being a junction of a lower torso and upper thigh.