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A portable cooler and table assembly that may be easily transported in a single, self-contained unit is disclosed. The assembly may be converted for use as a table for a variety of recreational activities, e.g., dining, drinking, games such as ping pong, beer pong, table hockey, card games, board games, preparation for sporting events and meals. The table and cooler may be permanently attached to each other, or alternatively, the cooler may be detachable from the table. The table may fold or collapse to assist in converting the assembly from a compact, lightweight transportable unit into a fully extended and operable table and cooler. The table surface may contain surface features such as grooves, indentations, nets, game pieces, etc. The cooler may comprise any container that is capable of containing ice or some other refrigeration or heating system, e.g., a conventional 54 quart beverage cooler. Alternatively, the cooler may be replaced with a storage container or other storage device. The assembly may also contain various wheels, legs and handles to assist in mobility and conversion.

A molded pet toy includes sections or layers of various hardnesses. The pet toy may be constructed through known injection molding, transfer, or compression molding processes. The layers and sections typically have varying hardnesses which facilitates use of the pet toy for a specific purpose. For use as a pet toy, an optimal arrangement provides that the outermost section or layer is of a lower hardness, while the inner sections or layers have a higher hardness. Durability of the pet toy is increased through the molding process which prevents separation between the layers. The pet toy is preferably shaped aerodynamically so it may be easily thrown by a user.

A collapsible container is provided having four side panels with twist-and-fold frames, joined on two opposing ends by end panels. A zippered opening is placed in one end panel and in one side panel. Handles are formed in the end panel on the side by the side panel containing the opening. Handles are formed in at least one of the side panels on either side of the side panel containing the opening, adjacent the end panels.

An apparatus for determining a location of at least one object on a touch surface, comprising: a light transmissive panel defining the touch surface and including a controllable reflective boundary; an illumination arrangement configured to introduce light into the panel; a control device configured to selectively control the reflective boundary such that the light may pass between a first layer and a second layer via an opening in the reflective boundary; a light detection arrangement configured to measure the light passed via the opening and impinged on the touch surface; and a processor unit configured to determine the location as a function of the measured light passed via the opening and the selective control of the reflective boundary. A method and computer readable medium is also described.

This disclosure concerns a master model for the production of a mold, comprising: (a) a first part, a second part comprising a textured surface; wherein the first part and the second part are connected.

The drip mat is a durable, modular fluid collection mat that rests on the ground in high-traffic areas where vehicles move slowly or stop for extended periods of time. The mat has at least one collection block that has a floor and at least one sidewall extending around the periphery of the floor to define a well for collecting fluids that drip from the vehicle. A grill is disposed over the well. The floor has sloping panels that direct the fluids to drain holes, where the fluids can be drawn out of the mat by an expandable container that is connected to the drain holes by a flexible hose. By connecting multiple straight and curved collection blocks together, the mat can cover different size areas. The mat has ramps on either end of the collection block(s) to allow vehicles to ride upon it, and has areas for logos and advertising.

Apparatus and method for providing a door handle adapted to receive interchangeable display inserts. The door handle includes a handle body adapted to be coupled to a door of an enclosure. A receiving space is provided within the handle body for exchangeably receiving a display insert. A protective front facing planar member is located at a front face of the door handle and a graphic display is positioned behind the protective front facing planar member. The graphic display is visible through the protective front facing planar member by a person upon approach to the door handle.

The drip mat is a durable, modular fluid collection mat that rests on the ground in high-traffic areas where vehicles move slowly or stop for extended periods of time. The mat has at least one collection block that has a floor and at least one sidewall extending around the periphery of the floor to define a well for collecting fluids that drip from the vehicle. A grill is disposed over the well. The floor has sloping panels that direct the fluids to drain holes, where the fluids can be drawn out of the mat by an expandable container that is connected to the drain holes by a flexible hose. By connecting multiple straight and curved collection blocks together, the mat can cover different size areas. The mat has ramps on either end of the collection block(s) to allow vehicles to ride upon it, and has areas for logos and advertising.

A combination filter assembly housing (4) and treatment chamber (8) for use in recovering and sanitizing condensates from air conditioning systems and other sources with vapors released from dissolvable tablets (32), such as those used for treating swimming pool water or laundering purposes. Filter assembly housing (4) has a removable bottom cover, an internal p-trap and valve structure configured to reduce the likelihood of treatment vapors from treatment chamber (8) traveling back through filter assembly housing (4) and entering the associated condensate producing system. Applications can include, but are not limited to, use with systems that replenish water lost from swimming pools due to evaporation, to provide water for filling toilets, pressure washing, cleaning, and other gray water uses, and to provide potable water in areas where is in limited supply.