Abstract: A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds replaceably stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body.

Abstract: An automated fish culling system which includes a base station which includes a processor and base station display for displaying information corresponding to a plurality of cull tags, the base station display being communicably coupled to the processor. Each of the plurality of cull tags are configured to be associated with a fish and includes cull tag display for identifying the cull tag. The system further includes a memory for storing data that includes information associated with the fish, the information comprising a fish weight, wherein the processor determines which fish to cull based on at least the fish weight associated with each fish, and indicates which fish to cull via at least the base station display.

Abstract: A method for controlling fishing hardware and displaying fishing information which includes running an application on a computing device having a display for displaying the application, wherein the application is configured to display and control a fishing lure configuration of a fishing lure. The method further including establishing a connection between the computing device and the fishing lure which includes equipment capable of emitting sounds resembling the prey of a fish, thereby enabling alteration of the fishing lure configuration and which sounds may be emitted. The method further including updating the fishing lure configuration with the application.

Abstract: A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds replaceably stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A floating bobber system for fishing which generates aquatic sounds that includes a floating bobber body having a water-tight hollow body interior and configured to at least partially float when arranged within a body of water. The system further includes an electronic circuit arranged within the body interior of the floating bobber body, the electronic circuit including a controller having reversibly programmable memory capable of replacaebly storing one or more aquatic sounds thereon, the controller being operationally coupled to a speaker for emitting the one or more aquatic sounds, a power source for providing power to the controller, and activation electronics for activating emission of the aquatic sounds from the speaker. The floating bobber body is configured to be coupled to a fishing line, and further configured to be coupled to a fishing bait.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and communicating fishing data that includes equipment for measuring and transmitting ambient atmospheric condition data, measuring and transmitting ambient aquatic condition data, a global positioning system (GPS) for obtaining and reporting a GPS position, and a fishing lure having fishing lure information storage for storing and reporting fishing lure information. The system further includes a control unit communicably coupled to the equipment which measures and transmits the ambient atmospheric condition data, ambient aquatic condition data, the GPS, and the fishing lure, and which is operably associated with a database configured for receiving, storing, and reporting the data and information associated therewith.

Abstract: A fish weighing system that includes a housing having a processor arranged therein and configured to hold a fish for weighing. The system further includes a scale coupled to the housing, wherein the scale measures and generates a fish weight and communicates the fish weight to the processor, a global positioning system (GPS) arranged within the housing which obtains and reports a GPS position, and a display screen coupled to the housing for displaying the GPS position and the fish weight. The system is further configured to indicate when measuring of the fish weight is complete and is capable of communicating such fish weight measurement to a storage device, wherein the processor is communicably coupled to the scale, the GPS, the display screen, the measurement completion indication, and the communication hardware.

Abstract: A floating bobber system for fishing which generates aquatic sounds that includes a floating bobber body having a water-tight hollow body interior and configured to at least partially float when arranged within a body of water. The system further includes an electronic circuit arranged within the body interior of the floating bobber body, the electronic circuit including a controller having a memory having one or more aquatic sounds stored thereon, the controller being operationally coupled to a speaker for emitting the one or more aquatic sounds, a power source for providing power to the controller, and activation electronics for activating emission of the aquatic sounds from the speaker. The floating bobber body is configured to be coupled to a fishing line, and further configured to be coupled to a fishing bait.

Abstract: A method for controlling fishing hardware and displaying fishing information which includes running an application on a computing device having a display for displaying the application, wherein the application is configured to display and control a fishing lure configuration of a fishing lure. The method further including establishing a connection between the computing device and the fishing lure which includes equipment capable of emitting sounds resembling the prey of a fish, thereby enabling alteration of the fishing lure configuration and which sounds may be emitted. The method further including updating the fishing lure configuration with the application.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and communicating fishing data that includes equipment for measuring and transmitting ambient atmospheric condition data, measuring and transmitting ambient aquatic condition data, a global positioning system (GPS) for obtaining and reporting a GPS position, and a fishing lure having fishing lure information storage for storing and reporting fishing lure information. The system further includes a control unit communicably coupled to the equipment which measures and transmits the ambient atmospheric condition data, ambient aquatic condition data, the GPS, and the fishing lure, and which is operably associated with a database configured for receiving, storing, and reporting the data and information associated therewith.

Abstract: An automated fish culling system which includes a base station which includes a processor and base station display for displaying information corresponding to a plurality of cull tags, the base station display being communicably coupled to the processor. Each of the plurality of cull tags are configured to be associated with a fish and includes cull tag display for identifying the cull tag.

Abstract: A fish length measurement system that includes a housing having a processor arranged therein and a baseplate coupled to the housing and communicably coupled to the processor, the baseplate employing electronic fish length measuring technology for determining a fish length measurement. The system further includes a display coupled to the housing and communicably coupled to the processor for displaying the measured fish length.

Abstract: A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A development toy that is made of soft, light BPA-free silicone and/or clear plastic that is one solid piece with no moving parts or attachments. The toy is intended to sooth an infant and/or toddler when frustrated from teething pains in their gum and oral area. The toy will be made in various different animal, bird, fish and machine shapes with appendages in the shape of a human female “mother's” nipple to provide the familiar sensation of sucking on mother's breast. The toy will be made in non-toxic soft materials, clear plastic and/or silicone resembling candy in bright soft pastels in a cartoon formed body with easily gripping areas. All parts of the toy provide a safe form of soothing and controlled breathing areas.

Abstract: An aquatic life simulation apparatus and system capable of reading the environmental conditions of the water and configured to modify apparatus' behavioral characteristics based on the recorded data. The apparatus contains a waterproof component having a controller operationally coupled to a sound producing chip having pre-recorded bait fish sounds recorded thereon; a speaker to broadcast said recorded sounds; and a sensor for detecting dynamic movements. The sound chip may be activated upon impact of the apparatus with a body of water and repeat various desired patterns thereafter. Embodiments of the present apparatus contain LED in the eye members and along the body of the lure. The apparatus is configured to communicate with surface electronic devices capable of changing various characteristics of the apparatus based on the changes in the environmental conditions of the water.

Abstract: The invention is of a stethoscope cleansing unit and of the use of the stethoscope cleansing unit as a novel business method for promoting a marketer's logo and advertisement to medical personnel and patients in the examining room or hospital. The system attaches such advertisements to a useful and conveniently used stethoscope cleansing unit that will be used by medical personnel to sterilize stethoscope diaphragms between patient assessments, thereby preventing the spread of infectious diseases. This apparatus can be utilized in a novel business method as a way for marketers to distinguish their product from the myriad of others by 1) attracting the attention of busy medical personnel during patient examinations, which is the exact time that medical product marketers would benefit most from such attention; and by 2) attracting the attention of the patient through its presence in the examining room at a time when the patient is typically waiting for attention and has time to notice such advertisements.

Abstract: An aquatic life simulation apparatus having a highly detailed and life like finish. The apparatus further contains a waterproof component having a battery and sound chip combination capable of producing various patterns of acoustical signals. The sound chip may be activated upon impact of the apparatus with a body of water and repeat various desired patterns there after. Embodiments of the present apparatus contain LED's in the eye members and along the body of the lure. These embodiments are thought to be particularly useful in simulating live bait sun reflection features.

Abstract: A cart designed to carry small to intermediate volumes of products, to be easier to maneuver than existing, full-scale shopping carts, to consume less space, both during use and when in a storage configuration, and, due to convenience and ease of use, to encourage use by customers who would otherwise avoid using any shopping cart at all. The cart provides upper and lower baskets which, as coordinated through linkage rods, move in concert between a lowered, useable configuration and a raised, storage configuration.