Abstract: A leash for a baby bottle or other food/beverage container has a padded band with a redundant attachment to the shoulder harness strap of a car seat, or the like. Similarly, the second attachment strap for attaching to the bottle has a redundant set of latches to ensure that the bottle is held thereby. The strap suspending the bottle has a dangle length of 3? to 5? to maintain the bottle within easy reach of the child obviating intervention by the parent to restore control of the container to the baby. The second attachment strap is provided with a non-slip fabric for engaging the surface of the container.

Abstract: A hair collection device for collecting hair from the hand of user to remove hair from the head left on the hand of the user during a shower. The hair collection device includes a collection member being designed for being selectively coupled to a wall of the shower. The collection member is designed for receiving the hair from the hand of the user to allow the user to collect the hair at a later time to be thrown out when the hand of the user is wiped across the collection member. At least one mounting member is coupled to the collection member. The mounting member is designed for selectively engaging the wall of the shower to secure the collection member to the wall.

Abstract: A device is provided for retaining a respiratory disease management device and for displaying respiratory disease management information. The device comprises a rear wall, first and second opposing side walls adjoining the rear wall, and a front wall extending from the first side wall. An attachment component secures the rear wall to an upright structural surface. The walls of the device define a partially enclosed retention space for holding a respiratory disease management device such as a respiratory disease medicine delivery device or a peak flow meter. A substrate such as a card is secured to the holding device, and displays printed matter comprising information relating to respiratory disease management.

Abstract: A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, and an operating rod connected pivotally to a pivot block unit on the sleeve and to the connecting member The operating rod is operable so that an assembly of the connecting member and the connecting body is pulled upwardly, thereby forming a vacant space between a central portion of the disc body and a supporting surface to which a peripheral portion of the disc body is attached sealingly.

Abstract: A clip including two plates that preferably are substantially parallel, a spacer that connects the plates and that holds the plates apart by a gap, and at least one part of a hook-and-loop fastener attached to at least one of the plates opposite the other of the plates. Also, a clip including a plate, one or more structures for fastening the plate to an object, and at least one part of a hook-and-loop fastener attached to the plate. In addition, a method of using such clips.

Abstract: A carrying case providing privacy and light shade for a screen of a laptop computer disposed therein. The carrying case includes top and bottom portions movable between closed and open positions, and panels disposed on the interior surface of the case top portion and pivotally movable from flush with the top portion interior surface to form an inverted u-shaped shroud resting on the interior surface of the case bottom portion. The case top and bottom portions, and panels form a five sided cavity, a sixth side being open to permit viewing of the screen of the computer by an operator.

Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, and at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient.

Abstract: System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at least one strap attached to the base for securing the base to the patient, wherein at least two of the fasteners have a different color from one another.

Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the peripheral edge of the holder portion, a holder well made transversely in the holder portion spacedly from its peripheral edge, and a channel made transversely in the holder portion and extending between the holder well and the loading opening. The holder well is dimensioned such that it is broader than the medical wire the support device is destined to support. The support device further comprises attachment means connected to the holder portion for attaching the support device to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A detachable screen protector assembly mounted on a screen frame of a monitor having a lower front surface and an upper front surface and has a screen protector and a fastening apparatus. The fastening apparatus has at least one couple of a bracket and a detachable hook. The bracket is mounted on the screen frame to hold the screen protector. The detachable hook corresponds to the bracket, is mounted the screen frame above the bracket and holds the screen protector. The detachable hook has a bracket member mounted on the upper front surface of the screen frame and a hooking member detachably mounted to the bracket member and holding the screen protector. Because the hooking member may disengage from the bracket member, the screen protector can be detached from the screen frame to be cleaned or be mounted on other monitors when people change their monitor.

Abstract: A baby bottle holder for baby self-feeding comprises an adjustable hanging mechanism; and, a bottle holding mechanism, attached to the adjustable hanging mechanism, such that when hung, a bottle inserted into the bottle holding mechanism hangs at an appropriate angle for feeding a baby positioned under the baby bottle holder. This baby bottle holder is made of a flexible material, and adjusts easily to fit on a variety of car seat/carrier/stroller handles, or other support.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a laptop platform for resting a laptop computer on a user's lap; the platform comprising a composite structure having risers to establish an air gap between the platform and the laptop. In one embodiment the platform is further configured with upper and lower layers including a plurality of ribs extending therebetween to define a pocket or pockets of air. The air pockets act as a second insulating source while the ribs aid in stiffening the platform. Further, a designated insulation material may be is adhered to the lower surface of the platform to create a third, separate barrier to heat transfer across the platform.

Abstract: An improved holder for receiving a liquid-containing device and mounting it onto a magnetic accepting support or surface is provided having a foldable single unit wrap element with a magnetic means secured to the outer surface of the wrap element.

Abstract: A bottle holder for supporting a bottle on a surface is disclosed, and comprises a pad portion for resting on the surface and bottle securing structure positioned on a face of the pad portion for removably securing the bottle in position on the pad portion. A second embodiment of the bottle holder supports a bottle on a support, and comprises a stalk portion having first and second ends and a bottle securing structure mounted on the first end of the stalk portion for securing to the bottle.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable magnetic object holder having a mounting plate embedded with at least one magnet for holding a magnetic object, such as a tool or instrument, on one surface of the mounting plate. A strap is attached to the mounting plate for mounting the mounting plate to a user or to an object.

Abstract: A protection system for preventing floor surfaces from becoming damaged due to the movement of furniture. The inventive device includes a piece of hook material, an adhesive strip attached to the hook material for attaching to the lower end of a leg of furniture, and a piece of felt pad having a plurality of loop members extending within for removably engaging the hook material. The hook material, and felt pad may be trimmed with a conventional cutting device to conform to the shape and size of the lower end of the furniture. The loop members are preferably inserted within the felt pad utilizing a needling or similar process.

Abstract: This invention includes infinitely adjustable methods and fishing tackle using connected first and second or connected upper and lower strips of flexible material which have a portion of the strips fashioned as a closure such as with releasable interlocking hook and loop or pad closure material or other releasable fasteners and which are provided with a means for adhering the upper and lower strips to an object convenient to an angler such as by the use of an adhesive strip so that an angler can quickly capture and quickly release a number of fishing lures having many different shapes and sizes which have been prearranged by he angler for rapid use.

Abstract: A bracket for securing an object such as a bottle within a vehicle, the bracket including a body that attaches to the vehicle and one or more straps associated with the body to secure the bottle to the bracket body.

Abstract: A baby bottle holder for baby self-feeding comprises an adjustable hanging means; and, a bottle holding means, attached to the adjustable hanging means, such that when hung, a bottle inserted into the bottle holding means hangs at an appropriate angle for feeding a baby positioned under the baby bottle holder. This baby bottle holder is made of a flexible material, and adjusts easily to fit on a variety of car seat/carrier/stroller handles, or other support.

Abstract: A trash can hold down apparatus is attached to the sides of a conventional household trash can to permit engagement by a person's feet to restrain vertical movement of the trash can when the trash bag liner is removed from the trash can. The hold down apparatus is formed with an upright portion and an integral engagement portion that projects generally orthogonally from the upright portion. The engagement portion is free to move relative to the upright portion to allow the engagement portion to rest on the surface of the floor irrespective of the angle at which the upright portion is attached to the sides of the conventional household trash can. The upright portion is provided with an adhesive attachment device to fix the upright portion to the sides of the trash can. Preferably, the attachment device is in the form of a hook and loop fastener to permit the hold down apparatus to be detached from the trash can.

Abstract: A book holder for use with automobile steering wheel is not only fastened to the rim of an automobile or truck steering wheels so as to hold printed matter and various electronic devices, but also is foldable to smaller size for storage. The book holder can also be used as a desk to read and write on it and can be installed or removed from the steering wheel within seconds. This book holder includes two built-in elastic bands to prevent unexpected book turning pages and two elastic loops for holding the pens.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for entering data into a computerized navigation system of an aircraft is described. The device is strapped to the thigh with a connection provided to the aircraft avionics. To facilitate safety, quick release of the device from the avionics is provided. Alternatively, instead of a hard wired connection, a wireless connection is disclosed utilizing radio frequencies or infrared light. Alternatively, a pull away release is provided on the strap. The device consists of the keyboard that is ergonomically designed to provide one handed operation. Key layout on the keyboard is ergonomically designed to facilitate operation of the avionics being controlled. Backlighting of the keyboard provides illumination so that operation in low light conditions is possible. The keyboard may be equipped with a cover attached by a hinge that may be removed. The cover provides a convenient writing surface for the operator.

Abstract: An apparatus for identification of a remote control, including identifying the location of a remote control and distinguishing the remote control from among a plurality of remote controls. The apparatus comprises an elongate, flexible identification member sized to allow for identification of an attached remote control.

Abstract: A decorative disc holder is provided. The disc holder includes a display member and a disc securing mechanism, removably attached to the display member. In one embodiment, the display member is fabric. An example of a suitable fabric is a loop fabric. In one embodiment, the disc securing mechanism includes a hub having a front side and a back side and a hook fastener attached to the back side of the hub.

Abstract: A protection system for preventing floor surfaces from becoming damaged due to the movement of furniture. The inventive device includes a piece of loop material, an adhesive strip attached to the loop material for attaching to the lower end of a leg of furniture, a piece of hook material for removably engaging the loop material, a piece of protective backing secured to the hook material, and a piece of wool attached to the protective backing in opposition to the hook material. The loop material, the hook material and the protective backing may be trimmed with a conventional cutting device to conform to the shape and size of the lower end of the furniture.

Abstract: A clamping member for a lighting fixture, includes first and second parts. The first part has a receiving portion and a first clamping portion extending therefrom that has opposing first and second surfaces. The second part is separable from the first part, and has a main portion and a second clamping portion extending from the main portion. The second clamping portion has first and second opposing surfaces. The main portion is received in the receiving portion of the first part forming a friction fit so that a support receiving area is defined between the second surface of the first clamping portion and the first surface of the second clamping portion. A fastener is disposed on the second surface of the second clamping portion for engaging the lighting fixture.

Abstract: An accessory for a laptop having a support with louvers that are placed so that passages of air may circulate between the support and laptop, which is spaced away from the computer using pins connected to the louvers. There are legs that attach to the support and pivot between two positions, using and storage. The support is fastened to the computer using hook-and-loop material, which is placed at either end of the central strip of the support. The corresponding pieces of hook and loop material are placed on the laptop in the analogous locations.

Abstract: An accessory for a laptop having a support with louvers that are placed so that passages of air may circulate between the support and laptop, which is spaced away from the computer using pins connected to the louvers. There are legs that attach to the support and pivot between two positions, using and storage. The support is fastened to the computer using hook-and-loop material, which is placed at either end of the central strip of the support. The corresponding pieces of hook and loop material are placed on the laptop in the analogous locations.

Abstract: An anchor device comprising an elongated flat plate having an upper face, a lower face and two ends, at least one of the ends being engageable with a connecting member for attaching the device to the object. A sheet of hooked fabric is affixed to the lower face.

Abstract: A mountable item holder includes a rear sidewall which has a number of stabilizing features which, when the item holder is secured to an external vertical surface, stabilizes or otherwise prevent the item holder from “rocking” on the external vertical surface. The stabilizing feature may be embodied as a number of ribs defined in the rear sidewall of the item holder. A method of mounting an item holder to an external vertical mounting surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cane clip attachment for securing a cane to a user's clothing when not using the cane. The cane clip attachment includes a clip member being adapted to be attached to a cane and being adapted to clip upon clothing of a user; and also includes cane-attaching members for attaching the clip member to the cane.

Abstract: The package fixing device is supporting instrument made of rigid material that supports things placed in a vehicle bout, and prevents them from moving. It has at least two planar surfaces joined to each other along a line. At least one of the planar surfaces has a normal hooked portion of a hook and loop fastener connected to it.

Abstract: A device for holding photographs on a video monitor for holding photographs against the front outer surface of a video monitor includes a plate having a generally planer front side and back side. The plate has an elongated portion having a pair of ends. Each of a pair of legs is coupled to one of the ends of the elongated portion and each extends away in a parallel direction. The plate comprises a substantially transparent material. Each of a plurality of panels has a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges. Each of the side and bottom edges of each of the panels is securely attached to the back side of the plate. The panels are spaced from each other. Each of the panels is substantially transparent. The panel is releasably securable to the video monitor.

Abstract: A magnetic mounting object holder includes a magnet, a base, a pivotal mounting plate, and a removable attachment surface. One end of the base is attached to a top of the magnet. The other end of the base is pivotally attached to the other end of the pivotal mounting plate. The removable attachment surface is attached to a top of the pivotal mounting plate. The magnetic hook includes a magnet, hook, and a fastener. The hook is attached to the magnet with the fastener. The hook preferably has two positions. In a first position, an item may be placed on or removed from the hook. In a second position, the magnet must be removed from a mounting surface to place or remove an item from the hook.

Abstract: The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the monitor saddle monitor saddle apparatus includes (1) a fabric piece, (2) an accessory tray, where the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabric piece, (3) a sheet holder where the sheet holder is fixedly attached to the accessory tray, and (4) a hook, where the hook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece. In a further embodiment, the hook is constructed of EVA foam. In a further embodiment, the hook further includes a logo of a company.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cable routing tag apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system.

Abstract: A saddlebag support for supporting a pair of computer speakers on opposite sides of a computer monitor, above the monitor-supporting surface. In a preferred embodiment the saddlebag support is characterized by a flexible, generally Y-shaped, right speaker support having a pair of parallel monitor top engaging strips for resting on the top of the computer monitor and a similar, flexible, left speaker support having a pair of attachment strips for removable attachment to the respective monitor top engaging strips of the right speaker support. A right speaker support panel element of the right speaker extends from the monitor top engaging strips on the right side of the computer monitor and an elongated, right speaker mount strip extends from the right speaker support panel. A left speaker support panel of the left speaker support extends from the attachment strips on the left side of the computer monitor and a left speaker mount strip extends from the left speaker support panel.

Abstract: A mount 10 for detachably mounting a screen of an in-car video entertainment system to the rear of a headrest of a vehicle comprises fixings 15 for engagement by the rear of the video screen. The mount 10 enables the video screen to be secured firmly in position against the rear surface of the headrest, so that rear-seat passengers can view the video output from a computer games device, video cassette/tape recorder or video disc player etc. The mount may be fitted to any existing headrest without any modification to the headrest being required.

Abstract: A fastening surface body which can mount a sheet-like fastening body to a sheet-like mounting body having various kinds of cross-sectional shapes with no play. The fastening surface body can securely engage a surface fastener of a sheet member to which a female surface fastener is mounted, where the fastening body includes a flat substrate having a surface comprising male engaging elements. The fastening body is structured so as to be fitted and fixed to fitting groove portions of the mounting body so as to bond and fix various kinds of sheet members. Each fitting groove portion of the of the mounting body generally has a C-shaped cross section formed with openings along both end edges of a widthwise direction. The fastening body has at least a protrusion having a height so that that the protrusion contacts a surface of the mounting body when the fastening body is fitted and fixed to the mounting body.

Abstract: A clothes stick apparatus includes a handle which includes a hand-grasping portion and a handle shaft portion which extends longitudinally from the hand-grasping portion. A set of prongs are connected to the handle shaft portion, and one or more magnets are connected to the handle. The hand-grasping portion extends transversely with respect to the handle shaft portion. The handle shaft portion includes a substantially flat bottom surface which lies in a bottom plane. The set of prongs includes a first prong which includes a substantially flat bottom surface which lies in the bottom plane. The first prong is oriented longitudinally with respect to the handle shaft portion. The set of prongs includes a pair of second prongs which include respective substantially flat bottom surfaces which lie in the bottom plane. The second prongs extend at respective acute angles with respect to the first prong.

Abstract: A wall mounting organizer is constructed to include a flexible mounting base having mounting holes for hanging and pockets of different sizes for holding small items, detachable small bags detachably fastened to the mounting base by hook and loop materials, and a dirty clothes collecting bag detachably fastened to turn-locks at the mounting base, the dirty clothes collecting bag having a zipper at a bottom panel thereof that can be opened for enabling collected dirty clothes to fall out of the dirty clothes collecting bag when picking up collected dirty clothes for washing.

Abstract: A device is designed to hold securely a mobile phone dialing device on the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle. The device is formed of a locating member and a restraining member. The locating member is provided at one end thereof with a connection portion for connecting the mobile phone dialing device, and at other end thereof with an arcuate recess corresponding in radian to the steering wheel. The arcuate recess makes an intimate contact with the steering wheel. The restraining member enables the locating member to be detachably fastened with the steering wheel of the automotive vehicle.