Abstract: The present invention specifically relates to a HINGEABLE SECURITY LIGHT GLOBE COVER AND METHOD OF USE that is specifically designed to prevent damage to security light fixtures due to both direct and indirect damage from birds and other noxious pest that take residence in the electrical fixture causing damage by overheating of ballasts or destruction of electrical components. The invention provides a means of securing the fixture from pests while simultaneously providing additional protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from damaged bulbs. The hingeable security light globe cover may be secured to the globe of a security light by at least one hingeable mechanism, which may further comprise an internal mounting flange, a handle assembly, an alignment guide and a latch assembly.

Abstract: The present invention specifically relates to a SELF-CLOSING HOODED COVER FOR A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT that is specifically designed to protect a stringed musical instrument from the deleterious effects of dust and debris in addition to providing protection to the instrument's finish from scratches and minor low velocity impacts. The self-closing hooded cover for a stringed instrument may comprise a fabric panel having a contour that loosely approximates the given musical instrument of symmetrical construction, which has a hood and a body element having a self-closing closure about the front midline and bottom. The invention further provides additional protection from the damaging effects of exposure from sunlight, and exposure to harsh environmental elements wherein instances for such exposure may exist. In another embodiment the self-closing hooded cover may be converted to a bag or case cover. Additional embodiments providing differing arrangements of the primary elements are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention, a SOFT HAND RESTRAINT DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING PRISONERS comprising a fabric pouch, a retaining clip mechanism, a wrist retaining strap, restraint grommets, a handcuff retainer and a splay device seeks to provide law enforcement personnel a means of safely transporting prisoners, whereby the ability of a prisoner to grasp objects or persons and exercise his hands in an offensive posture is temporarily debilitated. This is accomplished by maintaining the hand in a position whereby the middle and ring finger are splayed apart at a predetermined distance by a splay device, which interferes with the grip ergonomics, wherein the prisoner is unable to exert sufficient force to overcome the splay device and hence is unable to form a grip. Additional embodiments providing differing arrangements of the primary elements are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions and equations. It allows the students to find the transparent area models on their sheets with the correct parts shaded, (2) students can count the total number of parts and the total number of shaded parts in each model, (3) the relationship of the shaded parts to the total number in each model can be named, (4) by intersecting the vertical transparent area model for one whole with horizontal transparent area models for one whole to show examples of one whole being renamed several different ways.

Abstract: A TANGLE-PROOF COLLAR ASSEMBLY for restraining pets and various animals. Each embodiment utilizes a channel mounted on an annular band. The channel forms an arcuate path about the periphery of the band wherein a swivel truck assembly having 360° biaxial rotation may travel within the arcuate path of the channel. An attachment for the leash is provided on the swivel truck. Each embodiment employs a locking mechanism for securing the collar in a suitable manner to maintain the arcuate path. Additional embodiments are described that provide for a rigid collar, which may be adjusted by the addition or removal of sizing elements or sections and an alternate locking assembly. An embodiment of a harness based upon the present invention is also described.