Abstract: The subject device is an energy savings lid for cooking utensils to be placed on a stove burner, with the subject device being essentially a covering lid for such a utensil having a surrounding downwardly turned flange extension all or part of the outer circumference of the lid such surrounding flange being structured to extend downwardly around the outer circumferential perimeter of the utensil beyond the outer surface of the utensil, ideally all the way to the stove surface, so that the inner semi-enclosed space under extended flange of the lid collects heat from the portion of the burner that is not covered by the bottom of the utensil and thence transfer such heat upwardly and inwardly into the inner circumferential surface of the utensil to be transferred in turn to the inner part of the utensil to help add heat in the cooking process.

Abstract: The subject apparatus device which incorporates structural aspects of the invention herein is a wind powered rotor mechanism, such rotor mechanism having a central rotational axle rotationally installed through and within or adjacent to an open shroud or chamber, such rotational axle having air movement sensitive means to receive the impact of any oncoming air movement, such wind sensitive means generally being in the form of a rotor member for direct rotational drive of the rotational axle, in which the rotor member is partially or fully enclosed in such shroud or positioned just outside of such shroud, herein such rotor member being positioned just in front of a frontal opening of the shroud, facing generally oncoming wind flows where such frontal opening of such shroud leads into a spatial chamber within such shroud, such spatial area extending away from the turbine rotor, wherein the chamber in the shroud has an exit opening for air to flow out of such chamber.

Abstract: The subject invention is centered on an improved device for security and holding jewelry in a store setting so that the risk of theft is minimized while the jewelry is being shown or demonstrated for potential sales, such device comprising a flexible cord like or wire member having means on the upper end to hold a jewelry item secured to the cord like member while the lower end of the cord-like member is secured to a fixed item or a security alarm so that the jewelry item is secured from unauthorized removal.

Abstract: The subject invention comprises a physical process means for televised meeting of individuals who are located at different locations, as based on standardized studio features for identical background imaging for the different studios that are substantially identical in fixtures, furniture, and spatial placements from at least one visual viewpoint so that when the simultaneous televised images are superimposed on a common viewing screen, the individual participants appear to be positioned simultaneously in the same studio at predetermined locations.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved bridge structure comprising the use of both arch structural support systems along with suspension systems, combined together to support a multiple bridge support structure, with such multiple support systems being focused and combined through a unitary member in a center portion of the bridge, with the unitary member being an under support member in one embodiment, with such under support member supporting a portion of the bridge deck. More particularly, the subject invention is focused on utilizing multiple structural support systems for a bridge, with such multiple support systems being centered on a longitudinally extending secondary under support member, which is supported and held partially by the supplementary bridge support system, such secondary support member structurally having multiple and varied support systems and being adapted to provide an under support system as a supplementary support mechanism for the bridge structure.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved band aid (bandage covering) for use in treatment of wounds where medication is to be administered to a surface wound, infection, or other problem on the skin of an individual, such band aid comprising, in general, a bandage member or similar member adapted to cover the skin area where the wound is located, such bandage member having a portion thereof with an opening on the upper bandage surface that extends to the lower surface of the bandage and which opening has a removable cover over the upper part thereof with the opening being used to insert medication to reach a specific wound area under the bandage and which opening is then recovered after the medication is so placed.

Abstract: The subject device is an energy savings ring for cooking utensils placed on a stove burner with the subject device being a perimeter ring-like member or other generally perimeter member adapted to surround all or part of the outer circumference of the cooking utensil so that part of the outer circumference of the cooking utensil is surrounded by the inner circumferential wall of the perimeter member with the perimeter member being structured to receive heat from the stove burner on its lower surface, and thence transfer such heat upwardly into the inner circumferential surface of the perimeter member to be transferred in turn to the outer circumferential surface of the cooking utensil.

Abstract: The subject device is an energy savings ring for cooking utensils placed on a stove burner with the subject device being a perimeter ring-like member or other generally perimeter member adapted to surround all or part of the outer circumference of the cooking utensil so that part of the outer circumference of the cooking utensil is surrounded by the inner circumferential wall of the perimeter member with the perimeter member being structured to receive heat from the stove burner on its lower surface, and then transfer such heat upwardly into the inner circumferential surface of the perimeter member to be transferred in turn to the outer circumferential surface of the cooking utensil.

Abstract: The subject invention is a process for improving the process of authenticating a negotiable instrument such as checks, comprising the usage of a series of coded designated portions on the face of the check, which portions can be marked in part according to a predetermined code so as to supplement a signature on the instrument for authenticity. Other code means may be employed on the negotiable instrument to create a physical and related mean employed by the issuer of the check to differentially code the instrument when it is initially negotiated as an additional authentication means, with one general embodiment of the invention comprising a computerized apparatus that can detect the right coding when the instrument is presented for cashing or payment of an obligation, such invention comprising in part, in an alternative embodiment, computer programmatic algorithmic means to authenticate the process of making and uttering such negotiable instrument.

Abstract: The subject device is a protective safety cover for electrical outlets of the type affixed to the side of a wall or other building appurtenances, and is a device functioning mainly to protect young children from pulling electrical appliance plugs as inserted in electrical outlets, and comprises a door-like cover member, said door-like cover member being adapted to be mounted in a hinged manner over the existing outlet plate affixed to the wall, or alternatively may be structured as a unitary member with an integrated outlet plate permanently hinged to the door member, and in addition, the subject cover member is provided with one or more appropriately positioned openings which correspond in position to align with the respective inserted electrical plugs when the cover door member is in the closed position, such circular openings being of sufficient diameter to receive a portion of an electrical with the cover door member having slits extending from the non-hinged side to the openings in the cover door member,

Abstract: An improved toothbrush having a longitudinally extending base handle member with an upper surface and a lower surface and having opposing side surfaces, such base handle member having a longitudinal axis and a handle end and a brush end, with a first group of brush bristle members affixed to the brush end, which first group of brush bristle members extend outwardly from such brush end, with a separate and second group of said brush bristle members extending downwardly from the lower surface of the base handle member in a direction perpendicular to such lower surface and an additional group of brush bristles extending from a portion of base handle member in a direction different from the directional disposition of the first group.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved building structure used for residential or other purposes, and structured to utilize wind power to an optimal extent for auxiliary power purposes, such building comprising basically a building structure that has a tunnel-like opening in a portion thereof, which tunnel is adapted to contain a wind sensitive generator therein, and wherein the building has portions of the building flanking both sides of the ingress end of said wind tunnel.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved paper clip member that comprises a back member having at least two edges that are disposed at substantially a right angle to one another, said back member having an extension member extending from a portion thereof that is structured to be the upper member that is placed in a clasping manner over the front or upper surface of the grouped papers with the back member placed against the back surface of the grouped papers, with the two perpendicular edges adapted to brace the adjoining perpendicular side edges of the grouped papers.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved amusement park ride apparatus which is an adaptation of an upright vertical ferris wheel ride of the type that is rotated about a fixed axis, such invention being an up-right wheel structure having chairs thereon to hold riders as the wheel rotates in a vertical plane. The axle of rotation of the wheel is adapted to move horizontally along a horizontally disposed track, essentially back and forth between positions along such horizontally disposed track. In a further embodiment of the subject invention, the horizontal track up which the ferris wheel can move may be optionally mounted on a rotatable platform to yield a horizontal circular movement of the entire apparatus in addition to the foregoing reciprocal linear movement.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved amusement park ride apparatus which is an adaptation of an upright vertical ferris wheel ride of the type that is rotated about a fixed axis, such invention being an upright wheel structure having chairs thereon to hold riders as the wheel rotates in a vertical plane. The axle of rotation of the wheel is adapted to move horizontally along a horizontally disposed track, essentially back and forth between positions along such horizontally disposed track. In a further embodiment of the subject invention, the horizontal track upon which the ferris wheel can move may be optionally mounted on a rotatable platform to yield a horizontal circular movement of the entire apparatus in addition to the foregoing reciprocal linear movement.

Abstract: The subject invention is a movable solar panel apparatus adapted for slidable movement from areas outside of a building to areas inside such building; the invention comprising a generally spatial zone constructed inside the building generally adjacent a floor or ceiling area. Inside the spatial area are longitudinally extending guide members affixed on each side, such guide members being adapted to receive a longitudinally extending solar panel member adapted to move inside such internal spatial area, and then outside of the building to collect solar heat.

Abstract: The invention is a solar energy apparatus based on the concept of large area solar radiation reception, comprising a plurality of individual solar receptors, each solar radiation receptor being a flat plate collector adapted to hold relatively shallow layer of water extending over the upper surface thereof. The individual receptors are each comprised of an upper radiation receiving surface adapted to absorb solar radiation. These receptor surfaces are adapted so that the solar heat absorbed is immediately transferred by convection and other means upwardly to the water layer reposed above this receptor surface. The supporting member for each receptor is a rigid member of horizontal disposition surrounded by a vertically extending perimeter which serves as a wall to contain the water upon the upper receptor surface.

Abstract: The subject invention is a protective safety cover for electrical outlets of the type affixed to the side of a wall or other building appurtenance. The subject outlet cover is a device to protect infant or young children from pulling electrical appliance plugs as inserted in electrical outlets, and comprises a solid plate member, said plate member being adapted to be inserted in place of or over the existing outlet cover. In addition, the subject plate member is provided with appropriately positioned circular openings which correspond in positioning to the respective plug receptacles. These circular openings are of sufficient diameter to receive a plug of an electrical appliance so as to enable same to reach the respective plug receptacles.

Abstract: A portable door covering device for placement inside or outside a door leading to the outside of a building, said device being so placed as a permanent or temporary structure during colder months in order to minimize the escape of the heat contained indoors to the outside areas. The device is comprised basically of a semicylindrical member of hollow disposition, said member being open on the one side thereof for placement against the walls near the door area, and the other side being enclosed and equipped with a conventional door to allow access to areas inside the door covering device.

Abstract: A screw driver with a retractable lever member, said lever member being adapted, when moved to its extended position, to yield increased leverage for the user so as to improve the turning movement in the process of either tightening or loosening a screw or other similar object.