Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlled cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which allows the user to reanimate a human body quickly and simply during a cardiac arrest. The geometric dimensions of the claimed device are comparatively small and lie between approximately 10 and 25 cm in diameter and approximately 6 and 12 cm in height. During use, a force K is exerted onto a first force transmission means, a clearly audible signal being generated when a maximum adjustable force exertion Kmax is reached. Said clearly audible signal is primarily generated by the interaction of oscillatory elements of said device.

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for a sports game involving movement of a projectile, the apparatus comprising impact sensors for detecting impacts by a player of the sport game or the projectile, the impact sensors being coupled to a processor operable to derive characteristic data for a projectile movement from impacts detected by two or more of the player impact sensors. By monitoring impacts, rather than the movement of the projectile through the air, the apparatus may be both inexpensive and easy to install.

Abstract: An animal training device (10) having a housing (11), a sound-producing member, an actuator (15), and a whistle (21, 23). The sound-producing member is mounted within a central cavity (12) formed in the housing (11), and the actuator (15) is provided in an opening (14) in one face (13) of the housing (11). The actuator (15) is arranged to transfer to the sound-producing member a manual force applied to the actuator (15), thereby to produce a first audible signal. The whistle (21, 23) includes a resonance chamber (23) formed integrally in the other face (22) of the housing (11), and a mouthpiece (21) in communication with the resonance chamber (23). The whistle (21, 23) is adapted to produce a second audible signal upon a user blowing into the mouthpiece (21).

Abstract: A device for attachment to a bicycle which includes a flat strap of semi-rigid plastic a substantial portion of which is straight terminating in a free distal end. A portion of the strap is bent at a proximal end thereof against itself forming an area of double thickness. A fastener is engageable with the strap at the proximal end thereof to affix the apparatus to the bicycle so that the distal end of the strap may be sequentially engaged by the spokes of a rotating bicycle wheel to simulate the sound of a motor.

Abstract: A device is described that possesses an overall shape that comfortably fits into a user's hand, and in particular, can be manipulated by the fingers. The device is fabricated of a pliable material that readily can be manipulated by manual pressure, yet holds its equilibrium positions absent pressure. The device has convex/concave surfaces which can be inverted to provide two stable equilibrium positions. The surfaces of the device may have different textures, such as smooth and ridged. The material of the device can have various colors, and also may be phosphorescent. Floral, fruit, spice and other scents may be added to the material such that the scent emanates from the device as the user manipulates the device.

Abstract: An improved noise-making device (100) comprises a symmetrical, flexible strip of laminated paper upon which four creases (20, 22, 24, and 26) and two slits (30 and 32) have been applied. Subsequent user preparation by curling and folding converts the two-dimensional strip into two straps (40 and 42), concave in relation to one another, joined at each end by wings (10, 12, 14, 16) such that pulling the wings apart brings the straps in full contact, generating a loud snapping sound while simultaneously imparting a kinesthetic impulse to the hands. When the wings are brought toward each other, the curl applied in preparation allows the straps to return to their concave state. Messages or advertising may be imprinted upon the surface to promote any suitable event where the device is used.

Abstract: A pinwheel vibrates a blade extending across an opening provided with an acoustic column to generate sound as the formations on the pinwheel engage the blade.

Abstract: An improved noise making device (10) particularly suited for use in stadiums, arenas and the like comprises a flexible, planar member of "whooping plate" (12), and a handle (14), both preferably comprised of plastic, the ends of the handle (14) being joined to the ends of the planar member (12) with the central section of the handle bowed outwardly from the planar member, such that when the handle is gripped and thrust forward and backward, the planar member bows inwardly and outwardly, thereby generating a loud noise. Suitable indicia, such as a team logo or advertising message, may be imprinted on the outer surface of the planar member.

Abstract: A people entertainment method provides a sound-emissive, tear-resistant sheet of material, bends that sound-emissive sheet of material into a loop and attaches that loop to a handle. Users may then hold the handle and shake that handle and thereby the loop intensively to excite the bent sheet into sound emission. Streamer elements may be connected to the handle which is shook intensively to excite the bent sheet into sound emission accompanied by shaking streamer elements. There further may be provided on the sound-emissive, tear-resistant sheet of material, a message visually perceptible by people being entertained and related to an aspect of the practiced people entertainment. People's attention may then be drawn to that message by exciting the bent sheet into sound emission through the shaking of the handle and thereby of the loop on which the message is provided.

Abstract: A novelty belt in the form of a combination belt and noisemaker. The belt has fastener means with a noisemaker attached which is activated when external pressure is applied.

Abstract: A constructional element, which is suitable for decorative purposes or toys, comprises a box shaped member open at its base. On an outer top surface of the member are provided a row of pegs which have coaxially extending grooves. Clamping elements are provided within the member for engaging with the coaxially extending grooves on the pegs of another constructional element. Walls are also provided within the member which are connected to the top surface and the two side surfaces.

Abstract: A portable, easy to use cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) pressure indicator is described which can be placed on a patient's chest to transmit successive resuscitation compression forces applied by a treating person and give a perceptible (e.g., audible) signal when an appropriate force and resultant compression stroke has been achieved. In preferred forms, the indicator device includes force transmitting structure presenting a first surface for placement on a patient's chest region, a second surface for engagement by the hands of a person treating the patient, and structure for transmitting force supplied by the person through the first surface and to the chest region of the patient. The overall device further includes a signal generator operably coupled with the force-transmitting structure for giving a perceptible signal when a predetermined force has been transmitted to the patient's chest region.