Abstract: A method and apparatus for activating an emergency telephone mounted upon a structure, wherein the telephone is activated as a result of an impact by an object upon the structure causing the telephone to go off-hook active with immediate automatic connection to another telephone.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for activating a telephone so as to automatically connect to another telephone wherein the activation of the telephone is by means of electrical power delivered by the action of an electrical impact switch upon receiving an impact and particularly wherein the telephone is a cordless telephone handset concealed in another object with the impact switch activation means such the object may be jolted by dropping it or otherwise causing the telephone to go off-hook with immediate automatic dialing of another telephone number.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for medical pills and the like from blister packs utilizing a flexible arm with a uniquely designed pressure member fastened to a base have a specially designed cup to be used as a base support for a blister pack and as a receiving receptacle for the cup. An auxiliary serrated wheel is included for serrating particularly tough blister backing materials when needed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for crushing various items such as medicinal pills, foods, including garlic, and the like, wherein a biased force is applied between an item in a pocket and a boss conforming to the interior configuration of the pocket resulting in a gradual crushing of the product.