Abstract: Steady-state cooling of the skin is achieved by a support surface without requiring external power or circulation of air. Heat is transferred from via a thermally conductive layer or layers of material(s) that are soft, pliable, and comfortable to sit or lie on. The layer is connected to conductive materials that transport heat and diffuse the heat to a cooler environment.

Abstract: An interactive slot car game having a multiple lane slot car track for electrically powered slot cars. The trackway has a pit lane which is positioned on the same side of the track for all cars, with a pit position for all cars, with each pit position located on the same side of the pit lane. The game has an intermediate control device which limits the control that the user has over the speed of the slot car, and can be programmed to simulate occurrences such as tire wear or fuel shortages. The intermediate control device limits car speed due to actual occurrences during racing, such as a car in another lane exiting the track, thereby creating and enforcing caution periods, as in auto racing. Light signals and aural signals are generated in response to the game conditions, occurrences during the game, or randomly generated events.

Abstract: This invention is a coin operated switch which may be incorporated into coin operated machines such as video games to reduce cheating of the credit granting feature of the machines. This invention incorporates two electromechanical switches and circuitry which further use the existing machine circuitry to time the travel of a coin between the switches and to grant a credit on the machine only if each switch is tripped and released in the proper order and within the predetermined elapsed time.

Abstract: This invention relates to orthodontic shields, orthotic devices, and musician embouchure aids and the method of producing and using same, and specifically relates to the use of medical silicone to produce a shield which may be used in conjunction with orthodontic aids and appliances, and to produce an orthotic device which may be used to lessen and relieve temporomandibular joint syndrome.

Abstract: A pet bed and enclosure is disclosed which allows for the enclosure to be conveniently and attractively stored with the pet bed when the bed is not enclosed, and to provide an enclosure which will cover the pet bed when desired which is resistent to sliding from the pet bed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a self-propelled, preprogrammable fishing lure which utilizes a first timer whose interval of operation may be varied by the user to control a second timer which in turn operates a propulsion means over a predetermined period of time, and which allows for an interval period of deactivation of the pump and motor by causing the variable interval of operation of the first timer to be greater than the operation period of the propulsion means.

Abstract: A method for treating pests and insects by combining an anesthetic and an insecticide into a mixture, and applying the mixture to the dwelling place of the insect or pest.