Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed, a lighted portable safety ashtray, comprising: at least one hollow outer body of a suitable height, width and depth, and; at least one hollow inner body of a suitable height, width and depth, smaller than and inserted into the hollow outer body, and; at least one removable receptacle top disposed on the inner hollow body and outer hollow body further comprising an opening in the receptacle top, and; at least one light source, and; at least one power supply, and; at least one electrical circuit in communication with the light source and the power supply, and; at least one electrical switch to open or close the electrical circuit in communication with the light source and the power supply. Optional timer and electroluminescence light source is also disclosed.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, a retractable safety ripcord device for use with a reserve parachute; the device uses a non-metallic flexible line between a first end with handle, a second end with a loop and at least one rubber shock cord integrated into the line. Also used is a single handle and reserve pin releasably attached via the loop wherein the pin separates from the loop after activation.

Abstract: A unique playing field and method of playing extreme baseball, a game of traditional baseball modified by rules to allow two teams to play at the same time on the same field, is disclosed.

Abstract: A pre-cast article of manufacture and system, a deck and dock is disclosed utilizing 2 main components, beam(s) and slab(s). Only one component, the cantilever beam, is required for the invention. The preferred embodiment uses a cantilevered Z beam and other embodiments use a drop-cantilever beam and straight-cantilever beam. The cantilever beam may be any shape or size. Optional accessories are also disclosed that may be added such as hand rail(s), boat bumper(s) and water access ladder(s).