Abstract: A tool is provided for eating strands of food with the function of cutting and a spoon. The tool includes body members having tool portions that form a spoon shaped bowl portion of diverging halves that are separable into an open scissor configuration. The body members are pivotally connected at their central portions, and terminate in handle portions. A first handle portion is angled upwardly from the spoon shaped bowl portion to function ergonomically as a handle of a spoon. A second handle portion includes a ring member oriented downward from the first handle portion, such that the first handle portion and the second handle portion are not in the same horizontal plane. The ring member is oriented outward at an angle of about 30 degrees with respect to a vertical plane through the spoon shaped bowl portion.

Abstract: A modular and dismantleable porch apparatus including a deck frame for supporting decking material, a handrail assembly attached about the circumference of the deck frame, an modular step assembly attached to the deck frame, and a modular handrail assembly attached to the step assembly. The deck frame is constructed of a plurality of support members having swedged ends that interlock to form a rectangular body. The step assembly is constructed of step frame members that may be added as needed to add additional steps. The handrail assembly also provides a modular design using handrail segments with swedged ends in which additional rail segments may be added to accommodate the length of the completed step assembly.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided for exercise of the limbs by a seated person. The device is a flat seat that can have a back attached. Typically, the seat and back can be cushions or similar articles that can be used in conjunction with existing seats in a vehicle. One or more resilient straps are provided with grips and attached around the perimeter of the seat and back so that the seated individual can perform exercise.

Abstract: A mounting platform is provided for access to a trampoline or similar exercise device. The mounting platform removably attaches to the side of the trampoline to provide a horizontal surface from which an individual can move onto or off of the trampoline. An adjustable ladder provides access to the platform and, in one embodiment, can be folded under the platform, which itself can be removed from the trampoline or collapsed to a vertical position when not in use.

Abstract: A trampoline including a trampoline mat, a frame surrounding the trampoline mat, and an attachment system for connecting the frame to the trampoline mat. The attachment system includes a plurality of elastic straps connected to the periphery of the trampoline mat and a plurality of connectors for connecting the elastic straps to the frame.

Abstract: A trampoline including a trampoline mat, a frame surrounding the trampoline mat, and an attachment system for connecting the frame to the trampoline mat. The attachment system includes a plurality of elastic straps connected to the periphery of the trampoline mat and a plurality of connectors for connecting the elastic straps to the frame.

Abstract: A trampoline system including a trampoline having a frame and an adjustable support for supporting a user of the trampoline. The support includes a tower adjustable to the dimensions of the frame and a harness attached to the tower for carrying the user. The height of the tower adjusts to accommodate the size of the user.