Abstract: A flood prevention system includes a double-latching solenoid valve that shuts off a water supply line in response to a moisture sensor detecting a leak in a plumbing system. The double-latching feature provides the solenoid's plunger with two positions of equilibrium. This minimizes electrical power consumption so that the flood prevention system can be battery operated. To minimize a buildup of hard water deposits, the valve includes a flexible diaphragm and is cycled periodically regardless of whether flooding occurs. The sensor includes multiple methods of mounting to a floor.

Abstract: A fishhook baiting device for baiting a fishhook with stink bait, dough bait, or cheese bait. The device comprises a dispenser head assembly having a hook chamber, a reservoir body forming a bait chamber for containing a quantity of bait, the bait chamber being in fluid communication with the hook chamber, and a plunger assembly for compressing the bait from the bait chamber into the hook chamber and extruding the bait through the hook chamber. A hook is placed inside the hook chamber and the hook chamber is closed. The bait is compressed into the hook chamber and onto the hook. Then hook chamber is opened and the baited hook is extruded from the hook chamber. The extruded bait is cut from the bait remaining in the device after the desired amount of bait has been extruded. The plunger assembly may have a flange that extends into the bait and embeds in the bait for pulling the cohesive bait remaining in the hook chamber back into the bait chamber, thereby clearing the hook chamber for the next hook.