Abstract: A boning and defatting knife includes a blade support unit including a handle, a blade support ring connected to and extending from the handle and a drive shaft mounted on at least one of the handle and the blade support ring. The knife further includes a blade unit having a generally toroidal blade engaging and locking device having a drive means engaging section and a releasable fastening and locking section and a generally toroidal blade having an outer locking edge and an inner cutting edge. The releasable fastening and locking section of the blade engaging and locking device is operative to releasably receive and lock the outer locking edge of the blade thereon, whereby the blade is removable and replaceable and the blade unit is adapted to be removably and rotatably seated on the blade support ring with the drive device engaging the drive device engaging section of the blade unit such that the blade unit is rotated within the blade support ring by the drive device.

Abstract: An orbital finishing sander for finishing coarsely sanded wood pieces includes a support frame and a conveyor belt movably mounted on the frame and extending generally horizontally thereon. An orbital sander support such as a plate is mounted on the frame and extends over and above the conveyor belt for supporting at least one orbital sander vertically movably mounted on the orbital sander support, the orbital sander being movable between a lowered engagement position and a raised non-engagement position. At least one orbital sander movement device such as a pneumatic ram would be operatively connected to each one orbital sander for moving the associated orbital sander between the lowered engagement position and the raised non-engagement position.

Abstract: A lottery terminal/electronic device interface includes at least one detection device adapted for connection to an electronic device, the detection device operative to detect selected event occurrences on an electronic device and output event occurrence notification signals upon detection of an event or series of events. An interface device is connected in information transmission connection with the detection device, the interface device operative to detect and receive event occurrence notification signals from the detection device, analyze and translate the event occurrence notification signals and output lottery terminal operation commands.

Abstract: A switch heater cover support rack includes at least one upwardly extending upright support unit including a ground-engaging base section, at least two generally horizontal cover support arms mounted on and extending generally perpendicular to the upwardly extending upright support unit and a locking device for releasably securing switch covers on the generally horizontal cover support arms.

Abstract: An action-responsive basketball backboard includes a backboard having a rim mounted thereon. Mounted thereon are a rim motion sensor operative to detect specific motions of the rim and output notification signals signaling detection of those specific motions, and a backboard motion sensor operative to detect specific motions of the backboard and output notification signals signaling detection of those specific motions. At least one set of indicator lights is mounted on the backboard and a power supply for supplying electrical power to the set of indicator lights is connected thereto for lighting the lights. A control box having a controllable switch interposed between the power supply and the set of indicator lights is included, the control box in information transmission connection with the rim motion sensor and the backboard motion sensor, the control box operative to receive notification signals from the rim and backboard motion sensors.

Abstract: A laptop computer appearance enhancement device for enhancing the appearance of a laptop computer lid includes at least one generally planar appearance enhancement applique having a generally flat lower surface and adhesive such as glue or the like applicable to one of the lower surface of the applique and a laptop computer lid for removably securing the applique to a laptop computer lid. A centering and aligning device having a generally planar top wall and at least one downwardly depending side wall mounted on the top wall adjacent an edge thereof further includes an applique application opening formed in the top wall of the centering and aligning device, the opening having dimensions approximately equal to the size of the applique.

Abstract: A single vend newspaper vending machine includes a machine housing and a newspaper elevator system mounted in the machine housing, the newspaper elevator system including a slide track mounted in the machine housing. The newspaper elevator system further a fixed toothed rack, a movable toothed rack and a newspaper support trolley movably mounted on the slide track. First and second clutch-equipped gear wheels are included, the first clutch-equipped gear wheel operative to engage the fixed toothed rack and restrict downward movement of the trolley, the second clutch-equipped gear wheel operative to engage the vertically movable toothed rack. Upwards movement of the vertically movable toothed rack causes the newspaper support trolley to be moved upwardly therewith. A newspaper thickness sensing device is operative to determine the thickness of the topmost paper.

Abstract: A moveable hot tub cover structure removably covers a hot tub and includes at least one rail structure mounted generally adjacent the hot tub and extending outwards therefrom and a rigid hot tub cover structure including at least two upright walls having bases and upper sections and a roof extending between and connecting the at least two upright walls adjacent upper sections thereof such that the roof is spaced from the bases of the upright walls to permit the rigid hot tub cover structure to enclose the hot tub and be used with the rigid hot tub cover structure thereon. At least two rail-engaging wheels are mounted on the rigid hot tub cover structure. The wheels are operative to rollably engage the rail structure.

Abstract: A collectable box includes a front wall, at least two side walls and top and bottom closure flaps which form the gift box. A generally transparent window is mounted in the front wall, and a window covering flap is removably mounted on the box which is operative to cover the window and generally prevent viewing of the contents of the box. Finally, a guide device is mounted on the inner face of the front wall generally adjacent the window, the guide means operative to releasably secure the window covering flap adjacent said window thereby preventing viewing of the contents of the box through the window.

Abstract: An automatic skin removal and fat trimming device includes an entry conveyor belt and a forward section of an upper pressing conveyor belt which cooperate to move the meat product into contact with a rotating ridged cylinder which in turn forces the meat product into contact with a skin removal blade mounted adjacent the end of the entry conveyor belt and a second curved fat trimming blade then engages the meat product, the fat trimming blade positioned above the skin trimming blade and spaced therefrom to engage, cut and remove the fat lining surrounding the meat on the meat product, following which a meat removing conveyor belt mounted rearwardly of the skin trimming and fat trimming blades engages the meat product thus removing the meat product from the trimming device in cooperation with a rear section of the upper pressing conveyor belt which compresses and pulls the meat product through the device.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry accessory for accessorizing a setting-mounted gemstone includes an ornament support base having an ornament support section and a setting-engaging clip section projecting from the ornament support section. The ornament support section includes an ornament mount and at least one ornament mounted on the ornament mount. The setting-engaging clip section includes at least one projecting arm having a releasable securement device thereon, the releasable securement device operative to releasably secure the projecting arm on the gemstone setting such that the ornament support section is supported generally adjacent to the gemstone for accessorizing the gemstone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a programmable electronic activity detector and command generator for electronic devices, particularly a casino gaming device, which includes at least one read-only detection device such as an optic isolator, which is adapted for connection to an electronic apparatus, the read-only detection device operative to detect selected event occurrences on an electronic apparatus and output event occurrence notification signals upon detection of an event. An event detection sampling device is connected in information transmission connection with the read-only detection means, the event detection sampling device operative to detect and receive event occurrence notification signals from the detection devices, analyze the received event occurrence notification signals and output event occurrence information signals including information specifying event occurrences.

Abstract: A single vend newspaper vending machine having an elevator system mounted within the machine housing, the elevator system including a vertically movable inclined newspaper support plate and a ratchet system for ratcheting the vertically movably plate upwards and a newspaper thickness sensing device for sensing the thickness of the topmost paper. The elevator system is operative to elevate the next paper on the stack of papers to the same height as the former topmost paper as determined by the newspaper thickness sensing device so that paper may be engaged by one or more pusher bars which engage the topmost paper and move it to or towards a dispensing position. The topmost paper then disengages from the stack and may fall forward into the newspaper vending chute or may be pushed forwards by the pusher bars to a dispensing position.

Abstract: A programmable sound card for an electronic apparatus includes at least one read-only detection device adapted for connection to an electronic apparatus, the read-only detection device operative to detect selected event occurrences on an electronic apparatus and output event occurrence notification signals upon detection of an event. The read-only detection devices are connected to an event detection sampling device operative to detect and receive event occurrence notification signals from the detection devices, analyze those signals and output event occurrence information signals including information specifying event occurrences.

Abstract: A water/soap sprayer for attachment to a kitchen faucet includes a sprayer unit having a handle section and a nozzle section having an outflow nozzle end. A water flow conduit extends through the sprayer unit for transferring water through the sprayer unit and to the outflow nozzle end, the water flow conduit including a Venturi passage section for accelerating fluid flow therethrough. A detergent flow conduit extends through the sprayer unit and is connected in fluid connection with the Venturi passage section of the water flow conduit within the sprayer unit. A water flow control valve is mounted within the sprayer unit, the water flow control valve operative to restrict and permit water flow through the water flow tube, the water flow control valve in the water flow conduit positioned upstream from the Venturi passage section of the water flow conduit.

Abstract: A bidirectional side dump trailer includes a wheeled frame having first and second forward and rearward tub supports mounted thereon, and an open-topped containment tub. First and second forward and rearward pivotable support connectors each include a generally horizontal pin rotatably mounted on the containment tub and a sleeve rotatably mounted on the pin, while the first and second forward and rearward tub supports each include a generally concave saddle portion adapted to receive a respective one of the forward and rearward pivotable support connectors therein.