Abstract: A method for playing a combination poker and lottery game with many players that allows players to receive at least two playing card designations that can be combined with three or more community cards to create at least one winning five card poker hand whereby no two players having the exact same at least two playing card designations even if one or more of the at least two playing card designations of one player is identical to one or more of the at least two playing card designations of another player.

Abstract: A pillow book holder capable of allowing a reader to read a book without unnecessary hand muscle strain while at the same time the pillow book holder is capable of falling without damaging itself, the book, or losing the page place.

Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a spoiler of a vehicle and dimensioned to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to a rear-view mirror to the driver.

Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly capable of providing a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from lateral-view mirrors to a rear-view mirror to the driver. The two lateral-view mirrors are placed apart on a rear portion of a vehicle, with a first lateral-view mirror placed between a center portion and a driver's side of a top surface of a rear portion of a vehicle and a second lateral-view mirror placed between a center portion and a passenger's side of a top surface of a rear portion of a vehicle.

Abstract: An aid and method for tying fishing knots. A substantially key-shaped aid has a flat head, a shank having a groove therein, and a notch in the shank. The groove permits the tying of a knot across the shank, and over an object—either a line passed through the groove or a hook positioned under the shank—to which the knot is to be attached.

Abstract: A table and method of playing a combined poker and baccarat-type card game that provides players with the opportunity to play together a simpler version of both poker and baccarat that is both easier to understand and capable of being played by more players. The method of playing a combined poker and baccarat-type card game comprises dealing 3 cards to both a banker hand and a player hand, with the winning baccarat hand having a hand value closest to nine based on the traditional baccarat scoring system, but without all of the complex baccarat rules for determining if and when a third card is to be dealt.

Abstract: A multi-use motorcycle apparatus and method therefor capable of being easily transported and configured into any of three different apparatuses usable for motorcycles: (a) a towing trailer for a motorcycle where the trailer is dimensioned to be coupled to a vehicle receiver hitch; (b) a frame lift for lifting and supporting the frame of a motorcycle; and (c) a motorcycle lock.

Abstract: A multi-purpose carry bag and method therefore capable of being easily configured into a hooded jacket, a backpack and a carry bag, with the hooded jacket coupled to the backpack and capable of being folded into and out of the backpack, and the backpack coupled to the carry bag and capable of being folded into and out of the carry bag.

Abstract: A pump-activated lotion dispenser and applicator capable of dispensing lotion into an applicator pad and applying lotion onto the skin of a person. The pump-activated lotion dispenser and applicator uses a squeeze bulb pump and is capable of one-hand use.

Abstract: A cartilage fragment removal device and method permits the removal of articular cartilage fragments, without undue risk of harm to the healthy cartilage surface. The device consists of a brush attachment located at the end of a shaft, which shaft is in turn coupled to a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism imparts a desired brushing motion to the brush attachment, the bristles of which are brought into contact with the articular cartilage fragment during an arthroscopic procedure so as to cause the fragment's removal. The removed fragment is then suctioned from the joint cavity, preferably using a suction tube that is integral to the cartilage fragment removal device.

Abstract: A cartridge shell casing collector and method therefor capable of allowing a user to easily collect shell casings discharged from a gun without having to bend over or come into direct physical contact with the discharged cartridge shell casings.