Abstract: A container candy or game components is provided. The container has an elastic exoskeleton in the shape of an animal or object. A stretchable opening formed in the sidewall of the exoskeleton allows positioning of a housing holding the candy or game components within an interior chamber of the elastic exoskeleton in a biased contact with the exterior of the housing which holds two portions of the housing engaged while positioned within the interior chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a puzzle box lid holder device designed to hold the puzzle box lid having a puzzle illustration in a position that is always visible to the user. The holder device has a slot within the body which is dimensioned to receive a puzzle box lid wall and hold the puzzle box lid securely in a substantially upright position. The slot is dimensioned to receive a box lid wall up to a depth of approximately 3? and having a thickness of approximately 0.2?. The slot is recessed across a front portion of the holder device to accommodate box lids of any size. Users can maintain hands-free operation of the box lid while having the puzzle illustration visually available to the user allowing the user to more easily and enjoyably complete the puzzle.

Abstract: A fidget accessory which includes a plurality of stones that geometrically cooperate with a bowl. The bowl includes a bowl base on which the plurality of stones are configured to be arranged in a base orientation. The bowl includes a bowl lip circumferentially surrounding a top edge of the bowl, and a bowl ramp extending between the bowl lip and the bowl base. One or more magnets in the bowl base have a polarity opposite to corresponding magnets in the plurality of stones such that the plurality of stone are magnetically engaged with the bowl.

Abstract: The protective packaging product includes superimposed upper and lower honeycomb layers 1 and 2 extending between a pair of flexible side members 3 and 4. Each honeycomb layer is formed of flexible paper strips arranged face-to-face and bonded to each other at a series of spaced attachment locations. The honeycomb layers are expandable to form an array of hexagonal cells which are open at both ends. An item such as a surfboard can be inserted between the layers 1 and 2 so that the layers and the flexible side members conform to the shape of the surfboard and protect it against impact damage.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: A solar-powered lamp is disclosed. The lamp includes a plurality of radiating extensions, each being formed from a plurality of flat panels that can fold relative to each other along lines between respective ones of the plurality of flat panels; and an electronics assembly, wherein the lamp is collapsible, and the flat panels for each of the radiating extensions fold relative to each other as the lamp is collapsed.

Abstract: An apparatus comprised of flexible gores that are serially connected to each other at their lateral adjoining edges. These gores have a hole in their polar region and a drawstring runs through the gores' holes such that, when the drawstring is pulled, the drawstring pulls the gores' polar regions together and a radial three dimensional shape forms.

Abstract: An angled zygomatic implant apparatus for spanning a patient's zygomatic bone and maxillary bone includes a zygomatic abutment screw with a conical receptacle and san implant threaded bore, the zygomatic abutment screw is adapted for fixation in the patient's zygomatic bone, and an angled extension having an implant end adapted with a conical portion adapted for fixation to the conical receptacle of the zygomatic abutment screw. The angled extension is elongated and otherwise adapted to span the space between a patient's zygomatic bone and maxillary bone for fixing a maxillary tooth implant.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for making fused meteorite, a method for bonding the fused meteorite to an article jewelry, and articles of jewelry comprising fused meteorite.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The reader component may communicate with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: A solar-powered lamp is disclosed. The lamp includes a plurality of radiating extensions, each being formed from a plurality of flat panels that can fold relative to each other along lines between respective ones of the plurality of flat panels; and an electronics assembly, wherein the lamp is collapsible, and the flat panels for each of the radiating extensions fold relative to each other as the lamp is collapsed.

Abstract: In the military, colleges, and university privacy can be at a minimum. Even around the home, there are children and visitors. In each of these environments, other individuals finding one's adult toy can lead to embarrassment. The present disclosure is a container designed to store an individual's adult toy in what appears to be a common household item such as a shampoo bottle, conditioner bottle or soap dispenser. These containers can then be transported to and from the bathroom there the adult toy can be used or cleaned in private and if the container is observed, questions will not be raised as to the contents of the container.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: Bone plate template systems and methods determine a suitable bone plate implant from a plurality of bone plate implants. The systems and methods have a first bone plate implant having a first length, and a second bone plate implant having a second length that is less than the first length of the first bone plate implant. The systems and methods have a bone plate template having a shape and a length defined between a first end and a second end located opposite to the first end, wherein at least a portion of the shape of the bone plate template corresponds to at least portions of a shape of at least one of the first and second bone plate implants. The bone plate template has at least one removable segment located adjacent to the second end of the bone plate template, wherein a connecting section of the bone plate template has a width and connects the at least one removable segment to the first end of the bone plate template.

Abstract: A ventilated plug for a shipping, display, or other tube is provided. The ventilated plug is configured to frictionally connect to the tube to provide a ventilated interior of the tube. The plug may be particularly advantageous for transport and display of living organisms.

Abstract: A beverage container comprising of an inner casing for holding a beverage, the inner casing comprising of a spout for accessing the beverage, the spout comprising of a neck and a cap, an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the outer casing comprising at least one placement surface for allowing the beverage container to sit stably on a flat surface, the at least one placement surface comprising of a rigid ring surrounding a flexible material wherein the flexible material can be manipulated using pressure into a concave shape thereby creating a horizontal plane for allowing the beverage container to sit stably on a flat surface, and an opening in the outer casing for accessing the spout of the inner casing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cupcake holder for secure transport. In one embodiment, the cupcake holder comprises a vase, a mount for mounting a plurality of cupcakes, attached to the vase, a plurality of support pins attached to the mount, projections of pairs of the support pins of configured to support a cupcake; and at least one skewer corresponding to each of the plurality of cupcakes, inserted through each of the cupcake into the mount.

Abstract: A combination bag and lighting system. The bag includes a bottom surface; two opposing sides; a back side; and a front side. A visual element is secured to the front side and is illuminated with a light source of the lighting system carried within an inner area of the bag.

Abstract: A user customizable blanket is formed by a sheet of fabric with a perimeter about the blanket in any one of a round, square, rectangular, circular, or other polygonal shape. Along the perimeter of the blanket, a plurality of spaced-apart receptacles are formed that may selectively engage and disengage a plurality of message-bearing icons. The plurality of receptacles are configured to engage and disengage the plurality of message-bearing icons without the use of an additional tool. The plurality of receptacles include any one of a hole, a snap, a hook and loop attachment, and a pin.

Abstract: One container system includes a transparent display, a projector for providing image data on the display, and a floor defining part of a watertight cavity. The display is non-perpendicularly angled from horizontal and has proximal and distal ends. And a closure device is provided for use with a watertight container. The closure device is configured to selectively seal an opening in the watertight container and includes coupling structure (a plug, a flange, and/or threading) for selectively coupling the closure device to the watertight container to seal the opening. The closure device further includes non-transitory computer memory, at least one sensor, and a processor in data communication with the memory and the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the appearance and physical stability of a gift bag is described, the device being insertable within a gift bag. The device includes an upper, cut section that extends from the top of the bag to cover the gift bag from the inside and simultaneously add decoration, while the uncut portion is expanded upon insertion into the bag to provide support to the gift bag and keep the bag in an open configuration. The device is adjustable in height to allow it to accommodate a variety of gift bag sizes.

Abstract: A facial mask tray includes a plate-shaped plastic base. An accommodating socket is formed on the base for holding essences. The accommodating socket includes compaaments positionally corresponding to sites of a user's face that need focused skincare treatments. When filled with different essences according to the user's skincare needs, the compartments limit the essences in local sites on the base, so as to prevent the essences from diffusing inside the base and permeating to the whole base. When a substrate of a facial mask is placed into the accommodating socket, the substrate absorbs the essences in the compartments at its different parts locally, so that when put on a user's face, the facial mask provides focused skincare treatments specific to different facial skin parts, thereby improving the overall skincare effects.

Abstract: A cooler includes a bottom, a top, a left side, a right side, a front, and a back defining an interior. A plurality of lights extends along at least one of the back corners of the cooler. The interior of the cooler is divided into a bottom insulated portion for storing items that must remain cold and a top non-insulated portion for storing utensils, and other items without temperature requirements. The top of the cooler includes a food preparation surface. Optionally, the cooler includes a handle having at least one light directed toward the top of the cooler.

Abstract: A foam play den includes a rectangular base having perimeter edges. Walls include two side panel walls, a front wall and a rear wall, where each of the walls have a linear bottom edge and a curved top edge and forms and arched-shaped panel covered by a fabric. A front half section of each curved top edge of each side panel wall is attached to a top edge section of the front wall. A back half section of each side panel wall edge is attached to a top edge section of the back wall at opposing sides. Each of the plurality of walls meet at the high point of their curves to form an apex. The front wall includes an opening sized to accommodate a human entry; and the attached walls form a freestanding den wherein structural support for the den is provided by the joined plurality of walls.

Abstract: The invention is a novel pillbox for storing medicines that overcomes the deficiencies in existing commercial products. Unlike existing products, in which medicine is loaded into the pillbox by opening a top lid, the present invention is a pillbox that allows side-loading and unloading, thereby eliminating the lids. Because the lids tend to break after extensive use, the elimination of the lids extends the lifetime of the pillbox. Another objective of the invention is to offer the user medicine compartments with sizes that can be easily modified, unlike existing products that only offer medicine compartments with fixed sizes.

Abstract: A valuable storage box includes a hollow housing embedded within a wall having a plurality of sidewalls and an open face in communication with an interior storage chamber. A cover plate securable over the open face includes at least one faux electrical component thereon, such as a simulated light switch or electrical receptacle. Accordingly, when valuables are placed within the storage chamber and the cover plate is fastened, the storage box deceptively resembles an operable wall-mounted electrical plate.

Abstract: A marketing system implemented at one or more target sites having a contaminated user interface includes a plurality of sanitary glove assemblies each having at least one advertising indicia visibly displayed thereon, and which are provided to end users for use at the target site without charge. At least one dispenser assembly having an advertisement media support disposed at each target site proximate the contaminated user interface, and a replaceable advertising media displayed therein. Each dispenser assembly comprises a storage compartment dimensioned to contain at least some of the plurality of sanitary glove assemblies, and a dispensing aperture through which an end user can remove one or more of the plurality of sanitary glove assemblies, as needed. In at least one embodiment, a disposal assembly is provided proximate the dispenser assembly at the target site. A method for implementing the present system is also provided.

Abstract: A novelty submarine eyewear case being configured to receive and protect an article of eyewear. The case can be translucent and be configured to be stackable one on another for display purposes. The case can also be configured to have a density being greater than water such that it can be used as a diving toy resembling a submarine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advent calendar (1) comprising: a central axis (10), from which at least three side parts (2) extend substantially radially outwards, wherein i) the side parts are joined together, preferably in the region of the central axis, ii) at least one side part is removable or can be swung or folded over onto an adjacent side part and can preferably be attached to the adjacent side part, iii) there are distributed over the side parts at least 24 pre-punched recess fields (3), which can be removed from the side parts and, after removal, each provide recesses (4) in the side parts, each of which has a first suspension device (5), for example a hook (6, 7) for hanging an article in the recess and/or wherein there are distributed on fields of the side parts at least 24 pre-punched second suspension devices, which can preferably be folded or bent out of the fields.

Abstract: The present application includes a trash can assembly having a container configured to hold a trash bag. The container includes a door assembly in communication with one or more walls of a container. The door assembly includes an opening to permit the passage of a collection of trash bags. The assembly also includes a defined internal compartment to house and protect the trash bags within the container. The compartment may include a slot for withdrawal of a trash bag internally or may be sealed with a slot in the door for external withdrawal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal toy having an outer cover defining a chamber that contains a filling material and a noise making device. The outer cover, the filling material, and/or the noise making device can be made of at least one material that is edible for an animal. In some embodiments, the outer cover is reusable.

Abstract: A stopper with a built in light characterized in that it is formed from a standard stopper (1) preferably made in cork, to which an inner hollow has been carved inside (2) so that it can house an air tight cylindrical capsule (4) with a rounded top part and within which a battery (5), an electronic circuit (6) and a light providing LED (7) can be found being this air tight capsule (4) sealed on the bottom by a see through glass pane (9).

Abstract: An implant contains two end pieces disposed coaxially and at an axial distance, a cage, which connects the end pieces, and webs connecting the two end pieces. The two ends of each web are offset from each other by an equal initial angle in an initial state of the implant. The implant can be expanded by rotation of the end pieces in opposite directions about the center longitudinal axis. A tool for the implant has a handle and a main element with a receptacle for the implant and with two rotating devices, which act with a force fit on engaging elements of the implant and can be rotated oppositely in relation to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package for enclosing a liquid food product. The package comprises an area having a tactile pattern for at least for indicating intended user grip and/or enhancing décor graphics. The invention also relates to a blank, a reel of blanks and a method of generating the tactile pattern.

Abstract: A liquid container cooperates with a stand to present the container in a display position with the container sealed, and an open position with the container unsealed. The stand is configured to support the liquid container in first and second positions, with the container being closed in the first position and open in the second position. The stand and the liquid container may create a decorative presentation in each of the first and second positions. In the first position the container is sealed by a cap that is within a depression in the stand and may be unitary with the stand. In the second position, the container may be sealed or unsealed with the container opening upward the stand supporting and cradling the portion of the container that is opposite the opening, to maintain the opening upward to prevent spillage of liquid.

Abstract: Consumer devices for providing feedback based upon the presence of a liquid in a detection zone, wherein the detection zone is the area in which a change in capacitance is can be detected by a non-contact capacitance sensor and the forms of feedback include the generation of sound, activation/deactivation of alight, a motion or other physical interaction, or display by way of an LCD or LED display panel.

Abstract: Paperboard security packages (1) are disclosed wherein content items are contained by at least one card (10) and two adjoining housing (30, 40) attached to the at least one card and protruding from opposite surfaces of the card.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for placing two separate liquids in separate compartments and when the device is tipped the two liquids are delivered in succession. First liquid compartment is positioned inside or next to the second liquid compartment with lips positioned to achieve proper delivery.

Abstract: A reusable lid for use with a jar for canning food. The reusable lid comprises a circular disc having a top side with an upper surface, a bottom side with a planar lower surface extending about the outer circumferential section of the disc, and a ring extending outwardly from the lower surface. The second planar surface on the top side of the disc is lowered from the upper surface by a measurement in the range of 0.015? to 0.035?, and extends along a circumferential segment that extends between 54° and 144° of the radial circumference of the disc.

Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.

Abstract: A shape changing apparatus includes a body portion and first and second appendages pivotally attached to respective first and second opposing sides of the body portion so as to be rotatable about respective first and second axes of rotation. The first and second appendages are moveable between an open position and a closed position. Each appendage has a generally arcuate shape. The shape changing apparatus further includes a biasing mechanism coupled to the first and second appendages. The biasing mechanism is configured to bias the first and second appendages to the open position. The shape changing apparatus further includes a release mechanism operatively coupled to one of the first or second appendages. Upon activating the release mechanism the biasing mechanism pivots the first and second appendages to the open position.

Abstract: A case wallet for a handheld electronic device such as a cellphone includes a device casing, a wooden backing piece and a stretchable sleeve. The wooden backing piece and the stretchable sleeve are permanently adhered to a back wall of the device casing, such that the stretchable sleeve is capable of holding credit cards, folded currency or other personal items.

Abstract: A hand-held drinking container has a unique shape as a sock. The body looks like a flask and has a screw-on cap on the top into which the liquid drink can be poured. A push spout is located on the “toe” section of the flask. The flask has flat sides and a flat top with curved edge sides joined to the sides and the top. The push spout has a retainer nut thereabout that allows a flexible material in a predetermined shape having a hole therein to be placed over the push spout and secured thereto such as a Xmas sock with a push spout hole therein. This flask and sock combination can then be hung from a hook. In another embodiment, the flask would be made of a flexible plastic bladder material and need not be placed in a sock.

Abstract: Pouchkin is a device used for enabling a user to house prepackaged foodstuff pouches, such as applesauce or other relatively soft food product. The Pouchkin device includes a housing having an internal compartment for the insertion of the prepackaged foodstuff pouch. One end of the housing is formed with one or more openings for the insertion of the prepackaged foodstuff pouch. The Pouchkin device is constructed such that the prepackaged foodstuff pouch may be inserted into the housing thereby allowing the user to open the foodstuff pouch and consume while foodstuff pouch is securely inside the housing. In many of the later described preferred embodiments, the shape of the housing may take on many shapes, such as that of a toy shape making the Pouchkin exceptionally attractive to children.

Abstract: Display packaging for plush toys or dolls that allows the packaged toy to be neatly displayed on a retail shelf in an upright, sitting position so that the toy's features can be readily seen is described. In particular, the display packaging facilitates, and encourages, a child accompanying an adult purchaser at a retail location to hug or cuddle the toy without the display packaging impeding that experience. The display packaging also uses much less packaging material than previous packaging for similar products.

Abstract: A multiple purpose container and decorative item includes a container portion and a cap portion affixed to the container portion. The container portion is configurable in color, shape and size, and includes an interior cavity configured to contain a predetermined volume of a product of interest disposed therein. The cap portion is configured to seal and unseal the interior cavity and to provide storage of and repeatable access to the product of interest disposed therein. A selectively deployable fastener is coupled to the cap portion by a coupling means and deployable between a stored position and a deployed position. The container portion is configured of a desired color, shape, size and/or combinations thereof to achieve multiple functions to contain the product of interest within the interior cavity and to provide an aesthetic, decorative and/or ornamental feature.

Abstract: Packaging materials are disclosed, along with packages formed therefrom and methods for forming the packages.

Abstract: Container for tools for excavating and cutting geological formations has a base structure with an interior volume accessible via an opening and a lid connected to the base structure to close the opening. A visibility enhancing feature is incorporated into one or more of the lid and the base structure, the visibility enhancing feature based on luminescence or reflectance. A kit including the container and methods of illuminating a portion of an underground mine and of identifying a tool located in an underground mine are also disclosed. When placed in an underground mine and irradiated or illuminated, visible electromagnetic radiation associated with the visibility enhancing feature can illuminate a structure of the underground mine, illuminate a content of the container and/or be an indicia of the tool stored in the container.

Abstract: A container comprising a bag simulative of an animal with a plurality of storage compartments. The present container for items and personal effects for travel will be seen to provide not only a useful container for the transportation of goods, but also serve as a fashion accessory for people of all ages. The container is also easy to use, and provides for a more ergonomic option as it only requires gentle pulling to activate the rear leg wheel system for the transportation of the container. When the tension has been released to a preset tension, the rear leg wheel system will retract, and the container resembling an animal will “sit down,” and can also provide other entertainment at the time with other gestures such as panting, yawning, or wagging its tail, for example.