Abstract: A tie-down apparatus for building structures, including mobile homes. The structure is constructed with a plurality of structural members including channel members disposed therein. In one embodiment, channel members are formed in both the roof structural members and the sidewall structural members. A tie-down cable is disposed within the channels and the two terminal ends thereof releasably engaged with hooks. The hooks are further attached to ground anchors located within the ground adjacent structural sidewalls. A tensioning mechanism is disposed near one terminal and of each of the tie-down cables for simultaneously applying a tensioning force to the tie-down cables, that in turn directs a downward force on the roof structural members thereby retaining the roof in place during high wind conditions.

Abstract: A tie-down apparatus for building structures, including mobile homes. The structure is constructed with a plurality of structural members including channel members disposed therein. In one embodiment, channel members are formed in both the roof structural members and the sidewall structural members. A tie-down cable is disposed within the channels and the two terminal ends thereof releasably engaged with hooks. The hooks are further attached to ground anchors located within the ground adjacent structural sidewalls. A tensioning mechanism is disposed near one terminal and of each of the tie-down cables for simultaneously applying a tensioning force to the tie-down cables, that in turn directs a downward force on the roof structural members thereby retaining the roof in place during high wind conditions.

Abstract: A game or toy device into which the player enters a random number is disclosed. The random number is entered by rotating a handle after which a plunger is depressed. Entry of the random number may permit free depression of the plunger and thereby allow the plunger to activate a pitching mechanism for ejecting a substance (such as water or paper confetti) in the direction of the game player.

Abstract: A game or toy device into which the player enters a random number is disclosed. The random number is entered by rotating a handle after which a plunger is depressed. Entry of the random number may permit free depression of the plunger and thereby allow the plunger to activate a pitching mechanism for ejecting a substance (such as water or paper confetti) in the direction of the game player.