Abstract: An control mechanism apparatus is shown which electromechanically actuates a control board of a radio transmitter. The radio transmitter transmits radio signals to a receiver on board a model aircraft for actuating the various parts thereof. The apparatus comprises a base frame for providing a stable platform with a seat mounted at the rear of the base frame. A plurality of controls emulating the controls found in a cockpit of an actual aircraft are mounted to the base frame. A plurality of mechanical linkages are provided which transmit the position of each of the plurality of controls to a corresponding plurality of electrical devices. Each of the corresponding electrical devices is in electrical communication with the control board and the output of each of the electrical devices varies in accordance with the position of the controls. The radio signals are transmitted by the radio transmitter control board and vary in accordance with the electrical output of each of the electrical devices.

Abstract: A socket holding system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of interlocking socket holders, each of said holders comprising a base and means for holding sockets mounted thereon. Each base interlocks with other bases, preferably, using a tongue and groove combination. Further, each base is secured to a substrate.

Abstract: A balance point carriage device is provided which is suitable for use with a vehicle. The balance point carriage device comprises a support frame mounted to a frame of the vehicle with a rail assembly mounted to the support frame at a pivot. A carriage is slidably mounted on the rail assembly. The pivot is positioned at a balance point of the combination of the fixed rail assembly and the carriage. A foldable frame assembly is mounted to the frame of the vehicle with one end of the rail assembly being detachably secured to the foldable frame assembly. The rail assembly has a hauling position parallel to the ground when secured to the foldable frame assembly. The rail assembly rotates about the pivot to a loading position which is tilted to the ground in the direction of the foldable frame assembly when detached from the foldable frame assembly.

Abstract: A dental shim is disclosed for insertion between a tooth and one jaw of a dental pliers. The dental shim comprises a handle and an elongated shim portion extending outward from the handle. The elongated shim portion has a base, a side and a hypotenuse. The base and the hypotenuse are joined along one edge at a plurality of angles. The base engages a tooth and the hypotenuse engages one jaw of a dental pliers.

Abstract: A platform is disclosed for detachably mounting sound equipment to a cycle frame. The platform comprises a hollow housing which is detachably mounted to the cycle frame. Shelves are provided for mounting an amplifier, a music player and at least one speaker within said housing. A door provides access to the interior of the hollow housing.

Abstract: A game for a number of players comprises providing a deck of cards having fifty-one cards. The deck includes three jokers in combination with forty-eight cards organized in four suits, each suit having in six pairs of cards of the same type, wherein five of the types are sequential while the sixth type is not sequential with the other five. Each player places a first wager to participate in the wagering game. Each player is dealt two cards while a hole card is dealt for the table. All cards are dealt face down. Each player is given the chance to double down the first wager with a second wager. A hand is provided for each player with each hand comprising the hole card and the two cards each player was dealt. The first and second wagers are resolved based on said hand, wherein if a player's hand comprises a predetermined arrangement of cards, that player wins a corresponding preselected amount.

Abstract: A tool is shown for installing irrigation barb emitters in irrigation tubing. The tool comprises a cradle member and a barb holder member arranged in crossed relation and connected intermediate their ends at a pivot. The cradle member and the barb holder member have a cradle handle and a barb holder handle, respectively, extending rearwardly from the pivot. The cradle member and the barb holder member have a cradle jaw and a barb holder jaw, respectively, extending forwardly from the pivot. A cradle is mounted at the end of the cradle jaw which receives a peripheral portion of an irrigation tubing. A barb holder is mounted at the end of the barb holder jaw directly opposite the cradle. The barb holder is a hollow cylinder having an axis aligned with the cradle which releasably receives a barb emitter.

Abstract: A counterfeit detection apparatus for analyzing paper to detect counterfeits thereof is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a structure and a foot mounted below the structure. A first lens is mounted atop the structure while the paper is mounted in the bottom of the structure above the foot. A ultraviolet light and at least one top light are mounted on the structure between the first lens and the paper while a back light is mounted in the foot below the paper. The apparatus includes a control circuit in electrical communication with the ultraviolet light, the at least one top light and the back light which sequentially activates the ultraviolet light, the at least one top light and the back light.

Abstract: A connector system is disclosed for use in connection with a reverse osmosis water purification system. The reverse osmosis water purification system has an inlet line, a drain line, an outlet line, and a storage tank mounted on the outlet line providing a reservoir of purified water. The storage tank is pressurized to force the purified water from the reservoir through the outlet line. The connector system comprises an inlet fitting connecting an incoming water line to an inlet on the reverse osmosis water purification system, an on/off inlet valve mounted to the inlet fitting, a spigot fitting connecting the outlet line to a spigot, a drain fitting connecting the drain line to a drain, a tank fitting having an on/off valve connecting the tank to the outlet line, a fitting for releasing the pressure, and an accessory fitting connecting the outlet line to an accessory. The connector system further includes a monitor checking the quality of the water moving through the connector system.

Abstract: A keyless entry system is disclosed for use with a deadbolt latch mechanism on a door. The latch mechanism includes an arm having a slot for engaging and disengaging an associated deadbolt. The keyless entry system comprises an interior portion, an exterior portion and a drive arm connecting the portions. The interior portion has a housing mounted on the door. The housing has a base plate with a first opening aligned with the slot. A camlock with a ratchet is rotatably mounted on the base plate, the camlock having a second opening aligned with the first opening and the slot. A solenoid with a slug is also mounted on the base plate. The slug has a retracted position and an extended position with the slug engaging the ratchet in the extended position to prevent rotation of the camlock. An electronic controller is mounted on the base plate in electrical communication with the solenoid.

Abstract: A flashlight accessory is disclosed which comprises a connector bar having two clamps rotatably mounted at each end of the bar. Lastly, a magnet is mounted on the connector bar between the respective clamps. The preferred clamps are "Y" shaped with the lower extension being received in an open ended slot cut in each end of the connector bar. A screw extends through holes on either side of the slot and through a corresponding hole in the lower extension. Tightening the wingnut firmly secures the clamp in the desired position. The upwardly extending arms of each clamp are arcuate in shape and flexible enough to allow insertion of a standard flashlight but resilient enough to firmly grasp the flashlight when inserted therebetween. One or both clamps may be used to secure the flashlight.

Abstract: A multipurpose golfer's tool is disclosed comprising a body and a divot repair tool slidably received within the body. The divot repair tool comprises a fork-like end and a distal end opposite the fork-like end. A cover is hingedly attached to the distal end and is positioned on the exterior of the body. The cover is easily manipulable to slide the divot repair tool from a retracted position within the body to an operating position. The cover also has a generally planar surface for imprinting indicia thereon. The tool further comprises a pencil sharpener mounted in the body, a detachable ball marker mounted on the body, and a club head groove cleaner mounted on the body.

Abstract: A dental instrument is provided comprising a first member having a first handle opposite a first jaw and a second member having a second handle and a second jaw. The first jaw is longer than the second jaw, and both jaws have inner surfaces. The first member is pivotally connected to the second member such that the first handle opposes the second handle and the first jaw opposes the second jaw. Movement of the first handle and the second handle correspondingly cause movement of the first jaw and the second jaw. The inner surface of one of the jaws is disposed within an acute angle of the centerline of the instrument. The inner surface of the other jaw is disposed at the acute angle from the disposed jaw.