Abstract: An orthopedic padded clothing system including at least one garment assembly having a garment including an outer-surface, and an inner-surface having a plurality of pockets, and at least one padded insert. The plurality of pockets is/are located on the inner-surface of the garment, the plurality of pockets strategically placed on the garment such that pain and stress is reduced on at least one targeted area of a body of a user-wearer during use. The garment provides pain relief prevents discomfort, pain, stress, and injury to the body by protecting key areas.

Abstract: Various embodiments of patient-mittens are disclosed and described. Such embodiments may include a hand-cover portion attached to a hollow elongate-sleeve portion. The hand-cover portion may cover the hand and fingers, preventing the patient from scratching themselves. The elongate-sleeve portion may cover a majority of an arm. Opposite from the hand-cover portion, there may be an arm-grabber attached at an end of the elongate-sleeve. This arm-grabber may squeeze the upper arm, above the elbow, to help keep the patient-mitten from coming off. Some embodiments, may include an access-slit on the elongate-sleeve for placing IVs and the like in a patient wearing the patient-mitten. The patient-mitten may help to minimize IVs and vital sign sensors from becoming dissociated from the patient. Some embodiments may be UV permeable to encourage vitamin D production in the patient. Some embodiments may provide a conducive environment for treating skin conditions on the arm, hand, or fingers.

Abstract: A wearable electronics fabric accessory for a wearable electronic device such as headphones, headsets, AR/VR devices, a method of using the wearable accessory, and a method of making the wearable accessory are described. The wearable accessory includes fabric that can be wrapped around or fit onto, part of or all of, the electronic support structure of the wearable electronic device, to enclose part or all of the electronic components and structure. The wearable electronics fabric accessory can include an elongated pocket or channel having first and second ends. The elongated pocket includes a first aperture through which wires and earbuds of the wearable electronic device may extend. The elongated pocket also includes a second aperture located at the first end of the elongated pocket. The second aperture allows a first end of a support structure of the wearable device to extend there through. The elongated pocket may further include a third aperture located at the second end of the elongated pocket.

Abstract: An industrial clothing, in particular a clothing for a machine for manufacturing a fibrous web, such as a paper, cardboard, or tissue web, or a non-woven product, is manufactured by: i) forming a planar structure from yarn in the form of a woven fabric, a cross-laid structure, a knitted fabric, a warp-knitted fabric; or from interconnected helical elements; ii) applying polymer material in the form of at least one group of beads to at least one surface of the planar structure, the application of the polymer commencing at starting points and terminating at terminal points remote from the starting points; iii) repeating step ii), wherein terminating points of the group of beads are spaced apart from starting points of at least one further group of beads, which generates regions with a void between the groups on the surface of the planar structure.

Abstract: A hair extension device for providing hair extensions for integration into a user's hair, having a plurality of wefts connected to each other, configured to generally accommodate a portion of the user's head, with openings to allow some of the user's hair to be pulled through the extension device, having hair extensions attached to selected portions of the wefts, and having a plurality of clips connected to the wefts and adapted to allow the secure attachment of the hair extension device to the user's hair.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible, shapeable hat. Exemplary embodiments of the collapsible, shapeable hat include a crown and a brim, the crown composed of material shaped to cover a head and including an outer edge, the brim extending from the outer edge of the crown and brim including an interior region and an outer perimeter. The interior region is composed of pliant material. The brim is joined to the outer edge of the crown and extending distally from the outer edge such that the interior region is adjacent the outer edge and the outer perimeter is further distal to the crown. A semi-rigid line is secured to the brim, the semi-rigid line being a semi-rigid length of material granular manipulable laterally and longitudinally substantially along its entire length, enabling lateral and longitudinal manipulation along the majority of points of its length.

Abstract: A helmet attachment device includes an attachment device for a helmet, the attachment device comprising a clamp including means forming a “u” shaped lower section for receiving a portion of the helmet, wherein the clamp includes an exterior, and a cam pivotally mounted to the clamp for movement between a released and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the attachment device to the helmet.

Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell, an inner liner provided within the shell, a chinstrap coupled to the shell including a chin cup adapted to contact and protect the wearer's chin, and decoupling means that decouple the shell from the chin cup to enable the shell to rotate relative to the head when the helmet is worn and the chinstrap is securely fastened about the chin.

Abstract: A helmet and goggle strap clip combination includes a helmet body with an outer shell having an opening in a surface. The goggle strap clip includes a clip body, a resilient leg extending in a first direction with a foot at an end of the leg. The foot includes a foot body, an outer side facing away from the helmet body and an inner side facing the helmet body, a cover extends from the foot body in the first direction, a support fin extending from the foot body in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The cover overlaps the outer shell by a side edge, the support fin is positioned inside of and engaging the outer shell by a second side edge, and the clip body is in direct contact with the outer shell separate from the leg and its foot.

Abstract: A shoe assembly includes a front sole section, a rear sole section, a heel, and a hinge. The front sole section has a front sole section rear edge. The rear sole section includes a rear sole section front edge, a shank, and a release button. The heel may be removably attached to the shank and may be released from a locked position by the release button. The hinge connects the front sole section and the rear sole section. The hinge is perpendicular to a rear sole section axis.

Abstract: A shoe comprising an upper forming an interior portion for a foot, the interior portion including toe and heel cavities, is provided. The shoe further comprises a midsole having toe and heel ends and inner and outer sides. The midsole is stitched to the upper thereby forming a bottom to the interior portion. Heel and toe outsole patches are respectively stitched onto the midsole. An insole is affixed to the bottom of the interior portion. A spacing between the heel and toe outsole patches extends from the inner to the outer side and occupies a position intermediate the toe and heel ends thereby permitting the shoe to fold about an axis running through the spacing. The shoe folds between an extended state, in which the shoe is worn, and a folded state in which a portion of the upper comprising the toe cavity is tucked into the heel cavity.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski boot with an element in shell form, which at least partially consists of a plastics compound material, wherein the compound material comprises a mixture of caprolactam polyamide and ionomers, and to a method for the production thereof, such that cations and anions of the ionomers form ion bonds, wherein elastic components of the compound material form a physical network that is soluble between 60° C. and 100° C., and so the element in shell form of the ski boot that at least partially consists of the compound material can undergo thermoforming below 100° C.

Abstract: A system and a method of asymmetric shock absorption and torsion cushioning for footwear. The asymmetric shock absorption system providing an upper plate attached to the upper section of the footwear and a lower plate attached to the lower section of the footwear. The upper plate may be in direct contact with or spaced apart from the lower plate. A flexible perimeter band extends around the entire perimeter of the sole of the footwear and permanently connects the upper section to the lower section of the footwear. The flexible perimeter band may have a low-profile and extend around only the perimeter of the upper and lower plates. The flexible perimeter band may wrap around one or more plate to provide for limited horizontal movement, e.g., lateral, longitudinal, or both lateral and longitudinal, between the upper section of the footwear and the lower section of the footwear.

Abstract: The present invention is footwear having a convex shaped outsole with opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section which provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The present invention is also footwear convex shaped in the longitudinal direction with a split sole having opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section that provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The invention further includes footwear having at least one pair of wedges on the outsole which provide footwear having improved arch support. The invention is also footwear with a flexible, elastic, member between the front sole section and the back sole section of the sole.

Abstract: A futuristic shoe with true energy return based on enhanced heel-lift, optimized shoe springs (40% reduction in maximum foot impact), practical precise automatic electronic gear changers, novel powerful shoe impact chargers, improved pulley electronic actuators, novel low-impact much stronger springs (featuring the novel use materials such as Kevlar, Spectra Shield, and fiberglass), novel remarkably stronger, more flexible, and tougher structures, and multiple designs for enhanced heel-lift and to prevent excessive toe sink. These designs require linkages and two improved hinges—one with enhanced natural hinges and a second with tied cogged hinges. There is a rotating-arms enhanced optimal spring, which when combined with the tied cogged hinges, results in optimal foldable arrays for deployment in outer space—and which gives a smart energy return knee brace.

Abstract: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for alpine, snowboard and hiking includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material and insulated nonwoven layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh included in a moldable foam, or moldable a spacer material and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine boots, snowboard boots, cross country boots, hiking boots, protective gear, helmets, bouldering shoes, paddling apparel and gear along with appropriate variations for each application are disclosed.

Abstract: An air bladder boot fitting device facilitates snug fitting to prevent unintended removal of a boot. The device includes a boot having a sole and an upper coupled to and extending upwardly from the sole. The upper includes a shaft section extending downwardly from an open upper edge. A bladder is coupled to the upper and positioned within an interior of the boot. The bladder extends along the shaft section for securing a foot within the boot when the bladder is inflated. A bulb valve is coupled to the bladder for inflating the bladder.

Abstract: Articles of wear having one or more textiles that include a low processing temperature polymeric composition and a high processing temperature polymeric composition, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The low processing temperature polymeric composition and the high processing temperature polymeric composition can be selectively incorporated into a textile to provide one or more structural properties and/or other advantageous properties to the article. The textile can be thermoformed to impart such structural and/or other advantageous properties to the article of wear. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A lace structure includes a plurality of weaving threads and a plurality of resilient threads which are interlaced in a lengthwise direction to form an elongate lace which defines a plurality of first sections and a plurality of second sections arranged in an alternating manner. Each of the second sections of the lace has a weaving density greater than and a width smaller than that of each of the first sections. In such a manner, each of the first sections of the lace has a wide face with a low density, and each of the second sections of the lace has a narrow face with a high density. Thus, each of the first sections of the lace has an elasticity greater than that of each of the second sections, so that the lace has a stepwise elastic function.

Abstract: A shoelace securing device including a lace lock through which a pair of shoelaces are disposed and secured. The lace lock includes a pair of locking apertures and a spring. The shoelace securing device includes a plurality of protrusions extending from the lace lock about which a pair of shoelaces are wrapped. The shoelace securing device includes a shield member selectably coupleable over the plurality of protrusions thereby trapping any shoelaces wrapped around the plurality of protrusions. The shield member includes a non-front aperture for shoelaces to extend through.

Abstract: A device to retain Y-strapped footwear, such as flip flop sandals, that is effective to resist the tendency for the footwear to slip off, and that obviates the need for foot-gripping, is simple to add to legacy footwear, relieves ambulatory stress and discomfort, is comfortable to the user, and provides an aesthetically pleasing addition to the footwear. The footwear retainer is preferably an attachable and releasable heel strap or cord having some elasticity and, optionally, adjustability. The heel strap may support attachments, such as, without limitation, ornaments and adjustment mechanisms.

Abstract: A shoe stuffing device is provided. The shoe stuffing device includes a shoe stuffing device body having a distal end and a proximal end and an aperture formed close to the proximal end. The aperture provides a handle for the user to grasp or insert the finger into and pull the shoe stuffing device out of the shoe, while helping resist vertical expansion and support lateral compressibility of the body. The shoe stuffing device can also include a decorative element at the proximal end and attached to the top loop. The decorative element not only provides a pleasant aesthetic effect, but also indicates to the user that the end having the decorative element is to remain outward while the opposite end or tip is to be inserted into the shoe.

Abstract: A method of reclaiming used tennis balls and transforming the material reclaimed from the tennis balls into soles for footwear. This multi-step process requires acquiring used tennis balls, grinding the tennis balls into ground rubber bits (usable elements) and tennis ball “fuzz” (unusable elements). The rubber and fuzz are passed through a screen which allows the rubber bits to exit the screen but retains the fuzz. The rubber is then mixed with an H2O and Polyurethane mixture to form a rubber mixture. This mixture is then pressed to a desired thickness in a hydraulic press, cured, and then cut out into a desired shoe sole shape and size which can be used to manufacture footwear.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method may include the steps of selecting a family of article types, selecting a customized article type, manufacturing an article of footwear with the customized article type and shipping the article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address. The customized article type can be configured with a user selected characteristic. The method can also include limiting the number of article types displayed to a user at any time.

Abstract: A tie clip that secures the user's tie to a user's shirt through the use of a button slot. The button slot anchors the tie into a secure position and is preferably attached to the bottom of the tie to secure the tie in a stationary position. The present invention includes an opening clasp, wherein the clasp secures the clip to a portion of the neck tie. Once secured to the neck tie then the clip is then secured through the button slot placement upon a button of a user's shirt. A user may adjust the clip along the length of the tie so that it can be properly secured to an appropriate button.

Abstract: At a present tongue, four suppressing portions are provided between both abutment portions of a tongue main body. In a state in which transverse direction both side portions of a webbing are nipped between a pressing portion of a clamp member and the both abutment portions, a transverse direction central side portion of the webbing is nipped between the pressing portion of the clamp portion and the respective suppressing portions. Due thereto, one of the transverse direction central side portion of the webbing and the transverse direction both side portions of the webbing is pulled by another, and sliding toward the side of the another can be suppressed.

Abstract: A fastener for detachably securing a first item to a second item comprises a connector comprising a U-shaped rod having a central portion between two legs and a main body configured to be attached to the second item. The main body comprises a housing having a slot configured to allow passage of a central portion therethrough into the housing, and a downwardly biased securing pin provided within the housing. The slot has an upstanding lip provided at a lower edge of the slot that defines two downwardly extending openings. Each of the openings are configured to allow the two legs to extend out of the housing when the central portion is in a secured position where the central portion is lowered in the housing relative to the slot. The securing pin is configured to exert a downward bias against the central portion in the secured position.

Abstract: Disclosed are anti-stick zipper covers, stick-free zippers and tents. An anti-stick zipper cover includes a stiff plastic piece or a coating to increase the stiffness such that the anti-stick zipper cover will not be caught into the teeth of a zipper while zipping on and off the zipper. A tent includes a zipper to couple fabric pieces of the tent cloth and an anti-stick zipper cover to protect the zipper.

Abstract: A stem for fastening artificial fruits and flowers to articles of clothing comprising a member of a pair of interlocking disks.

Abstract: A decorative band system to be worn around a limb of a user includes, for example, an elongated band, a first connector, and a second connector. The elongated band includes an inner surface disposable towards the limb of the user, and an outer surface facing away. The first connector is attached to the elongated band between the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge, and releasably attachable to one or more interchangeable decorative ornamentation. The second connector is attached to the elongated band and releasably connectable to a card so that the card is spaced apart from the elongated band. The elongated band and the second connector are configured so that when the system is worn on the limb of the user and connected to the card, the card is maintainable in a fixed relationship alongside and parallel to the limb of the user.

Abstract: A multiple segment wrist band for securing multiple devices to the wrist of a user is provided. The first segment includes a first half of the band clasp on its first end and a first device connector on its second end. The second segment includes a first device connector on its first end and a second device connector on its second end. The third segment includes a second device connector on its first end a second half of the band clasp on its second end. The length of the second segment approximates the curved distance between the top of the user's wrist and the bottom of the user's wrist and thereby securely positions the first device and the second device on opposite sides of the user's wrist when the first and third segments are clasped together.

Abstract: A jewelry product that is to be worn by a user and that is formed as a threaded main shaft, along with a hanging link for support of the threaded main shaft from a body part. One or more decorative nuts are for threaded engagement with the threaded main shaft, and a securing member is for attaching the hanging link with the threaded main shaft. In another embodiment there is a partially closed loop that is comprised of separate loop portions, a pivot pin that connects the separate loop portions and that enables the separate loop portions to open and close, a sleeve disposed about the partially close loop and slideable to cover and uncover the pivot pin and a threaded main shaft engaged with the threaded opening of the respective heads.

Abstract: A change purse composed of enveloping flexible material such as solid or clear plastic, leather, fabric, or light metal, with closure means such as a zipper, Velcro or buttons and having a grommet in one corner of the flexible material for slidable attachment to a key ring.

Abstract: An apparatus maintaining a position of an item is disclosed which includes a pouch, a flap, a magnet attracting material, and a magnetic member. The pouch includes a first panel coupled to a second panel along a periphery of the first panel and the second panel with a portion of the panels uncoupled to form an opening. The flap is positionable in an engagement position wherein the flap is positioned parallel to the second panel with the second panel disposed between the flap and the first panel. The magnet attracting material is coupled to one of the second panel and the flap with the magnetic member coupled to the other of the second panel and the flap. The magnetic member has a magnetic field sufficient to attract the magnet attracting material when one or more pieces of material are positioned between the second panel and the flap.

Abstract: A suitcase for stacking with a further suitcase, comprising a contact surface for stacking the further suitcase, at least one coupling part which can be brought together with a matching coupling part of the further suitcase to form a plug-in connection, wherein the coupling part is aligned such that the plug-in connection to the matching coupling part is formed by displacing the further suitcase along the contact surface. At least one locking element is provided to secure the plug-in connection against being released, wherein the locking element can be displaced from an initial position to an intermediate or end position, and in the initial position is in a receiving region for the additional suitcase, which is used when placing the further suitcase on the contact surface. The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising at least two suitcases stacked one above the other and a method for stacking at least two suitcases.

Abstract: A configurable bag is provided. The configurable bag has plurality of various interconnecting storage compartments (or “modules”). The interconnecting storage compartments may be selectively used to store various objects such as, for example, shoes, clean clothes, dirty clothes, toiletries, etc. The interconnecting storage compartments may be selectively secured vertically to each other so as to be able to be easily fit within, for example, a standard vertical gym locker. Retractable hooks may be secured to the sides of the interconnecting storage compartments so as to allow the assembled device to hang vertically from a hanger poll. The storage compartments may allow for both front and top access into the interior of the device.

Abstract: A sectional modular bag, which is variably conformable between a flattened non-use condition, and a container-use condition, comprises at least one containing bag body composed of only two parts (2), which are designed to generally define two main partitions (3a), two side partitions (3b), at least one bottom partition (4) and an opening (20) of said bag body (1).

Abstract: An enclosure having a first opening and an external pin extending outwards from a pin side of the enclosure and a lid with a opening adapted to seal the first opening to form a cavity at least partially within the enclosure. The enclosure connects to lid using a hinge attaching a hinge side of the enclosure to a hinge side of the lid. The hinge side can be opposite the pin side. The lid has a hingeless latch having a pin indentation that opens towards the cavity. The hingeless latch may extend past the first opening when closed. The hingeless latch is biased to push inward towards the cavity when the pin registers with the pin indentation. The bias allows retraction of the latch from the pin, allowing the latch to disengage from the pin for axial travel from the pin.

Abstract: A carrying case comprises a housing having a bottom and a plurality of walls extending from the bottom thereof. A drawer is received by the housing when the carrying case is in a closed configuration. To move the carrying case from the closed configuration to an open configuration, the drawer is removed from the housing and rotated substantially ninety degrees relative to the housing such that the drawer extends substantially perpendicular to the housing when the carrying case is in the open configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of luggage 1 comprising a luggage body 3 which has a first and a second luggage part 4, 6. The first and the second luggage parts 4, 6 can be connected together via at least one zipper 2. The zipper 2 has at least two rows of tooth elements 28 which are secured to zipper strips 26 and which engage into one another in the closed state and form a zipper chain At least one stopper device 10 is provided which forms a stop for at least one carriage of the at least one zipper. The at least one stopper device 10 has at least one stopper element 11 and at least one fastening device 14 with which the stopper element 11 can be fixed at any location on the zipper chain 30 of the zipper 2.

Abstract: A fastener system comprised of features that provide the ability of objects to be attached together. The fastener system includes a key and housing, which connect together by insertion of a prong and magnetic attachment. The key includes a prong that fits into the center point at the lower end of the housing, and is made of magnetic material that attaches at the upper end of the housing. The housing includes an aperture at the lower end to allow attachment to an item, and a slot the upper end to receive insertion of the key.

Abstract: A hair styler uses ultrasound at an ultrasound frequency of at least 1 MHz to get a non-chemical hair styling. Advantageously, the ultrasound frequency is between 1 and 100 MHz, preferably between 3 and 10 MHz, and more preferably between 3 and 5 MHz. The ultrasound energy is preferably applied at a power that is at least 1 W/cm2, and preferably does not exceed 10 W/cm2, such as 6 W/cm2. The invention may be used for hair curling and for hair straightening. A hair straightening method comprises temporarily straightening hair, and applying ultrasound to temporarily straightened hair to obtain straightened hair. Advantageously, ultrasound is applied during a period of between 5 seconds and 2 minutes, and preferably during about 10 seconds.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance for curling hair, includes a gripping handle along a first axis and a housing having a winding chamber defining a second axis an introduction slot and an extraction opening. The first and second axes form a plane. A barrel has fixed and free ends disposed close to the extraction opening and extends in the winding chamber along a third axis in the plane. The third axis is inclined at an angle with respect to the first axis such that the free end is farther away from the gripping handle than the fixed end. A hollow winder is arranged around and coaxially with the barrel. The winder is mounted to rotate about the third axis and to successively grasp the proximal end of the lock, concomitantly wind the lock about the barrel and the winder, and then completely wind the lock around the barrel, as it rotates.

Abstract: A device which maintains exit temperature of hot air from a hair dryer passing through a nozzle attachment seated on the hair dryer. The hair dryer heats air and blows it out of an opening, with the nozzle attachment seated on the hair dryer opening. The nozzle attachment channels the heated air from the hair dryer opening to and out of a narrowed slotted opening in the nozzle attachment. The device comprises a heat conductive element configured to be securely seated on an interior surface of the nozzle attachment at a position adjacent the narrow slotted opening in the nozzle attachment without substantially impeding heated air from exiting the slotted opening. The heat conductive element is of sufficient dimensions to substantially maintain hot air exit temperature from the hair dryer opening as it exits the slotted opening of the nozzle attachment, without significant heating of the nozzle attachment.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying hair includes first and second mutually-opposing arms adapted for movement between an open configuration for receiving a length of wet hair therebetween and a closed configuration adjacent the hair. A vibrator imparts vibration from at least one of the arms to the length of hair in use, to move and separate hair fibres for improving drying of the hair. A method of drying hair includes using the apparatus to impart vibration to a length of wet hair held within the apparatus. The method may further include using the apparatus to style the hair substantially simultaneously with drying the hair.

Abstract: A compact assembly for storing a product therein includes a housing, a container member, and a resilient member. The container member is disposed within the housing. The container member defines a cavity to store the product. The resilient member is disposed between the housing and the container member. The resilient member cushions the container member to prevent forces acting on the housing from being applied to the container member.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a depressible thermal tip and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetic product or a medicinal product. The depressible thermal tip comprises a thermal applicator displaceable between open and closed positions. The thermal applicator may be depressibly coupled in a collar fixed to the housing, or the thermal applicator may be depressibly coupled in a button depressibly coupled in a collar fixed to the housing.

Abstract: A hose-type cosmetic container structure configures a scrape on the top opening of a hose-type liquid storage bottle, and is then locked with a hard middle cover element to form a container mouth for locking a brush bar assembled with a brush cotton head; the upper half of the brush bar is configured with a diversion hole extended to the upper half outer edge of the bar, allowing the cosmetic material accommodated inside the bottle to be guided to flow to the cotton head element on the top end of the brush bar, thereby capable of material discharge by squeezing the bottle directly to put on makeup after an outer cover is taken off or taking out the brush bar for makeup after the middle cover element is unscrewed. Whereby, the present invention can be used as a multipurpose makeup tool.

Abstract: A deodorant dispenser having a tub including a sidewall and a rim. The sidewall defines an elongated slot. The dispenser also has a platform at least partially circumscribed by the sidewall. The dispenser also preferably includes a projection fixed to and extending outward from the platform through the elongated slot. The projection is moveable within the elongated slot to adjust the position of the platform with respect to the rim.