Abstract: Electrically conductive apparatus obviates the need for a traditional fencing “Mask Cord” while still permitting a satisfactorily resilient connection between a conventional electric fencing Mask and a target vest/jacket (“Lame”), and offers many advantages including “effortless” connectivity and positioning—in a preferred embodiment, situated between a conventional fencing Mask Bib and Lame—whereby enhanced safety is achieved during play by making the Mask even harder to tip upwards, thereby reducing the chances for injury due to neck exposure.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device permits the holding, typically for display purposes, of at least one item, but preferably multiple items such as trading cards or photographs, in a manner offering an unobstructed view of the items.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device permits the holding, typically for display purposes, of at least one item, but preferably multiple items such as trading cards or photographs, in a manner offering an unobstructed view of the items.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device and system permits the holding, typically for display purposes, of at least one, but preferrably multiple items such as a trading cards or photographs in a manner offering an unobstructed view of the items.

Abstract: A containerizable frame structure having a motion conversion means for telescopically projecting it out of and retracting it into a container. Some applications include umbrellas, banners, signs, portable wall structures, and tables.

Abstract: A containerizable frame structure having a motion conversion means for telescopically projecting it out of and retracting it into a container. Some applications include umbrellas, banners, signs, portable wall structures, and tables.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for achieving enhanced operations of an entity, traditionally an authorized governmental body which regulates, assigns, and monitors the registration of intellectual property rights, and particularly relates to the Patent and Trademark Office whose operating scope encompasses the United States of America.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured, re-positionable hanger-hook-like device which may also display a promotional advertising message while simultaneously functioning as a hanger is particularly useful for hanging garments and pocketbooks in public establishments. The device of this invention may also be impregnated with a scent to impart a fragrance to its general vicinity.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device permits a eye mask, eyes cover, face shield or mask, sleep shade or sleep mask, light shade, blindfold, eye patch for a single eye and/or other such facial cover, to hold a single or a grouping of hygienic plastic, paper or other hygienic material in a removeable fashion so that easy cleaning can be effected after use and/or the hygienic article can be discarded so that the post-use impure material does not contact again the same or a different user's face. The device of this invention may also be impregnated with a scent and/or a cream, gel or other element to impart a substance or treatment onto eyes and/or face over a prolonged period.

Abstract: A scent delivery system provides for an enhanced consumption experience by providing for fragrance or scent close to the nose during the consumption process and includes, without limitation thereto, beverage cup, beverage cup cap, straw, bowl, plate, eating utensils such as knife, fork, spoon, spork, preferably of plastic or coated with plastic, and in such an instance in which an item is fabricated of plastic, the scent or fragrance may be integrally molded entirely throughout the plastic in order to offer a long-term release of scent, the control of which may be better influenced by the packaging of the elements of this system in vapor-barrier plastic which impedes the escape of scent until use of an entire system or elements thereof is desired.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device and system permits the holding, typically for display purposes, of at least one, but preferrably mulitple items such as a trading cards or photographs in a manner offering an unobstructed view of the items.

Abstract: Fish halt or lure incorporates a gas into a cooled, hot melt solid gasified matrix which, when placed in contact with water, gradually dissolves in a continuous manner thereby releasing its gas bubbles and causing an effervescent action which serves to attract fish.

Abstract: Games of chance based on linking or connecting randomly presented data sets which are compared to each other in order to determine whether or not a connection exists between them in which data sets which are identical may link or connect to each other, or be linked or connected to each other, and which can be played in multiple formats, both tangible and “virtual”, and include such formats as card games, dice, spinning wheels or mechanical or computer-video versions of slot-type games.

Abstract: At least one graspable element is attached substantially at the main aperture of a drawstring bag, thereby affording a superior, more comfortable bag-opening experience in comparison to that of traditional drawstring bags.

Abstract: An educational game, requiring for play at least one person and two separate sets of game information, challenges a player to connect the identity of actors via co-roles in motion pictures, or to connect motion pictures via the identity of at least one actor who had a role in each, with information sets appearing randomly so that successful play depends on luck as well as a player's knowledge.