Abstract: The present invention is that of a new and improved device capable of securing a firearm, with an incorporated trigger guard designed specifically to prevent accidental discharge of the weapon. The device also has an incorporated belt clip allowing the device to be freely attached to a belt or a pair of pants worn by a user. The device also has an incorporated gun barrel holder, allowing an additional securing means for a weapon that is placed within the present invention. A cloth cover on the gun barrel holder will insure that the barrel of any weapon placed into the present invention will remain clean. The device also includes a rear mounted strap allowing any weapon placed within the device to be securely positioned in a non-flexible position.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance and kit adapted to provide Herbst therapy as well as arch development. The appliance includes mandibular and maxillary components to be attached to the teeth, each component having a threaded bore. For Herbst therapy, telescoping links are connected between the components with screw hubs threadably received by the threaded bores. For arch development, expansion mechanisms are provided on the components.

Abstract: A method for playing a Baccarat game in which players play against a dealer using a deck of conventional playing cards or electronic representations thereof. Each player wagers and is dealt two cards to form an initial hand. Any player receiving a pre-determined winning hand is rewarded and play is terminated for that player. Otherwise, the players may opt to take a single additional card to form a final hand. The value of each final hand is determined by summing the value of each card in the final hand modulo ten, wherein face cards and tens have a value of zero, Aces have a value of one, and all other cards have a value equal to their numeric face value. The wager is collected from each player receiving a pre-determined losing hand and play is terminated as to that player. A dealer's initial hand of two cards is dealt and evaluated. If the value of the dealer's initial hand is within a pre-determined range, the dealer must take an additional card.

Abstract: A fishing lure and kit are set forth which includes a first member to be secured to the fishing line and a trailing, second member. A capture structure is provided on the first member for removably coupling a selected trailing member thereto. An elastic sleeve is shaped to constrict about the first member to maintain the coupling between the first and second members.

Abstract: A non-alcoholic dentifrice for controlling gum disease and bad breath includes natural constituents such as nutrients which aid in cell reproduction, immunity, and wound healing and herbal supplements having anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. An optional embodiment of the solution includes approximately 10% by mass folic acid, 10% by mass zinc, 25% by mass myrrh oil, 25% by mass clove oil, and 30% by mass water. A single dose of five milliliters includes approximately 0.5 milligrams folic acid, 0.5 milligrams zinc, 1.25 milligrams myrrh oil, 1.25 milligrams clove oil, and 1.5 milligrams water.

Abstract: A device is set forth for treatment of spider veins. The device includes a needle having at its tip a slot defining tines. The needle is inserted through the skin to locate the spider vein in the slot. The needle is rotated to sever the vein from connecting veins.

Abstract: A portable, removable sun shade comprised of sun reflective mesh material for use in an open cockpit vehicle having a roof structure or other supporting members, if and as required, depending upon the roof configuration resting upon the supporting members of the vehicle, which shades and protects the occupants and some interior components of the vehicle by absorbing, filtering and reflecting a significant portion of the sun's rays and flying objects while the vehicle is in motion. The sun shade effectively serves to reduce the temperature in the seating compartment as compared to the exterior ambient temperature while exposed to the sun's rays. The sun shade method of attachment to the vehicle is by virtue of a fastening strap comprised of the sun reflective mesh material which wraps around supporting members of the vehicle and then, utilizing a fastening method to the sun shade, fastens to the sun shade itself.

Abstract: A device and method are set forth for electro-stimulation. The user can select an overall treatment protocol of current frequencies and amplitudes to be applied for specified dwell periods defining a sweep cycle. The user can select for one or more periods in the cycle a frequency/amplitude to be applied to elicit a response such as a muscle contraction or the like. The device protocols may be selected to elicit responses while conserving power, to provide for heating without eliciting a response or to hop between frequency/amplitude combinations to produce the desired effect.

Abstract: A device for marking a position on a prayer strand used to count prayers. The device includes a marker which is visually and tactually distinguishable from the nodes on the prayer strand and a clip for engaging the marker to the prayer strand. One embodiment of the device may include a tether attached to the marker to allow a user to readily find the marker and clip. Yet another embodiment of the device may further include a clasp attached to the tether so that the tether may be engaged to the prayer strand.

Abstract: A device and method are set forth for crushing rocks. The device includes first and second rotors defining therebetween a nip for crushing rocks. A feed opening is provided to feed rock between the rotors to the nip. Angular shoes on the second rotor direct rocks between the openings. In a further aspect, the second rotor may have a non-circular perimeter such as a pentagon or the like.

Abstract: A method for playing a Poker-type game is set forth which includes the player making a wager. A 7-card hand is dealt to each player and to the dealer, from which each assembles a 2-card low hand, a two card middle hand and a 3-card high hand. The dealers' and players' hands are compared, based upon Poker rankings. For the player to win, at least two of his hands must have a higher rank than the corresponding dealer's hands. Tie rankings are resolved in favor of the dealer. All other outcomes are losses or ties. The player is paid on their wager for winning hands.

Abstract: A device and improved gaming table are set forth which includes a frame to be mounted in the opening of a table, such as a Blackjack table, adapted to hold the chip rack. The frame has at its perimeter at least one upwardly directed slot. An air supply plenum is provided to supply air from a blower to the frame slot. The supplied air defines an air curtain to isolate the dealer from second hand smoke from the customers. In one embodiment, the frame includes ducts at its perimeter to overlay the table, the ducts including the slots. The slots are disposed at the sides and front of the frame to define a three sided air curtain in front of the dealer's position.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for cleaning substantially planar surfaces such as glass-walled buildings. The device includes a boom and a guide structure pivotally connected to the boom to guide the boom in a forward and a reverse direction along the surface. Preferably, the guide structure is a plurality of skis. The guide structure is covered with mops which contact the surface. The boom is preferably moved in the forward and reverse directions along the surface by a tow line, a plurality of support lines, and a winch. The path of the boom is preferably guided by a pair of pulleys engaging a guide line anchored at the top and bottom of the surface.