Abstract: A method of protecting an active cash drawer from robbery comprising the following steps: housing the active cash drawer together with an emergency cash drawer in a housing having a frontal opening to accommodate the opening of a cash drawer; arranging for the active cash drawer to open through the frontal opening in the housing to facilitate routine cash transactions; generating an alarm signal in the event of a robbery and arranging for the emergency cash drawer to open instead of the active cash drawer subsequent to the alarm signal. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the frontal opening is generally the height of a cash drawer and the cash drawers vertically shift upwards within the housing subsequent to the alarm signal so that the active cash drawer is aligned behind the frontal opening prior to the alarm signal and the emergency cash drawer is in alignment with the frontal opening subsequent thereto.

Abstract: In a rotary engine having rotating cylinders which burns a fuel which is not mixed with oil there is a real problem of centrifugal force form the rotating engine causing oil to flow into the combustion chambers. The disclosed rotary engine has oil reservoirs which are positioned radially outwardly from the pistons so that centrifugal force resulting from engine rotation tends to keep oil out of the combustion chambers.

Abstract: A method of alleviating the sound masking effects of wind noise on a cyclist wearing a safety helmet comprising the following steps: designing an ear cover shield having a generally smooth exterior side; positioning the cover shield adjacent to but generally spaced from an ear of the cyclist so that wind is generally deflected from the ear so that the noise of air rushing over the ear is substantially reduced, and the cyclist is better able to hear proximate sound especially that sound generated from directions which he cannot readily see; and, positioning and holding the cover shield adjacent to the ear most preferably by adjustably attaching it to a strap on the helmet. When wearing a cover shield, even in a strong wind, a cyclist is able to hear a vehicle approaching from the rear so that he can accordingly move close to the side of a roadway and ensure that his cycle moves in a straight, unswerving path.

Abstract: FAA regulations mandate that a pilot must have sufficient visibility to see the airport, and then the runway before landing; and sufficient visibility to see a substantial portion of the runway before taking off. In adverse weather conditions when visibility is reduced flights are cancelled, delayed, and rerouted to land where visibility is adequate. Poor visibility is one of the major causes of air traffic fatalities. One aspect of this invention discloses a method of illuminating an aircraft landing location to facilitate identification and aircraft guidance thereto comprising the following steps: projecting a laser beam upwardly from the location so that an aircraft may be better able to target the landing location particularly in conditions of poor visibility.

Abstract: A hole enlargement apparatus which uses a simple spring biased disc to center a larger hole cutter in the existing hole and a disc retention means to ensure that the disc does not fall unretrievably into the enlarged hole. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a conventional large hole cutter of the type having a toothed cylindrical cup, a hub axially secured in a bottom portion of the cup, and a pilot bit axially and removably secured through the hub and cup.

Abstract: An unusually light bicycle trailer which may be readily collapsed for shipping, transportation, and storage. The trailer employs a hitch which not only is unusually quickly attached or unattached from a bicycle, but additionally is so flexible that the bicycle can be laid down while remaining attached to a trailer standing in an upright position.

Abstract: A holistic method of therapeutic laser treatment for body tissues in a problematic area, comprising the following steps: using a laser discharge probe to irradiate the tissues in the problematic area and additionally treating a body energy path through the problematic area by irradiating the body tissues along an energy path, as defined in Eastern medicine, through the problematic area so that energy flow is normalized in the problematic area. One aspect of this provides for a method as above wherein the energy flow path comprises meridians of energy flow as defined in acupuncture and wherein treatment points along the energy flow path comprise acupuncture points. In yet another preferred aspect, the energy flow path comprises Jin Shin Jyutsu energy flow paths and the treatment points along the energy flow paths comprise energy spheres. Stimulating tissue along an energy path in the body rectifies energy flow through the specific body area and thereby alleviate problems in that area of concern.

Abstract: A method of construction which produces an air tight structure which is capable of being insulated to high R values. The method comprises the following steps: erecting an inner wall having a footer, a top plate, and spaced upright studs, along an inner edge portion of the supporting structure; covering the exterior side portion of the inner wall with a vapor barrier so that electrical wiring and plumbing may be run within the interior wall without penetrating the vapor barrier; erecting an outer wall having a footer, a top plate, and spaced upright studs along an outer edge portion of the supporting structure parallel to and spaced from the inner wall, said outer wall used to carry an exterior building wall covering after insulation which is positioned between the walls and between the studs of the outer wall; and, erecting a supported structure on top of the top side portion of the walls.

Abstract: A method of preparing small wafers for compatibility with conventional large wafer fabrication equipment comprising the following steps: indenting a face of a large wafer to form an array of depressions thereon, each depression sized to matingly accept a lower portion of a small wafer; applying a bonding medium to an exterior side of the depressions on the indented face of the large wafer; matingly fitting the small wafers into the depressions so that the small wafers are positioned in an array on the large wafer; and, removing the top portion of the small wafers standing out of the depressions by chemical mechanical polishing so that the remaining portions of the small wafers then have a uniform thickness generally equal to the depth of the indentations in the large wafer. A preferred aspect of this invention provides for a method as above wherein the small wafer is SiC and the large wafer is made from an amorphous substance which comprises SiC or aluminum nitride.

Abstract: An aesthetic and highly functional massage tool is disclosed which comprises a generally triangular frame adapted to be held in the palm of one hand. It has three leg members, each leg member extending generally from a bottom side corner portion of the frame a height generally exceeding the thickness of a finger. Each leg having a generally rounded bottom portion. The legs and triangular frame are monolithically molded from plastic. The frame has a generally triangular opening so that one may extend their fingers therethrough and around a side portion of the frame. This triangular design enables one to securely and comfortably hold the massage tool in multiple positions while during use. This is important because use in any one position tires particular muscles of the massageur. It also facilitates massaging different body portions in differing manners. The triangular void facilitates wrapping one's fingers around the massage tool. It enables one to slide the tool along while pushing downwardly on it.

Abstract: A track useful for guiding a projectile having no wheels along a launching trajectory. The track comprises: an elongate track base extending parallel to the trajectory and a plurality of spaced supporting members, each rotatably carried by the elongate track base. Each supporting member carries an upstanding columnar finger laterally positioned on the supporting member so that a top portion thereof may intersperse with columnar fingers on adjacent supporting members. A projectile seated on a columnar finger will be continuously supported on adjacent columnar fingers as it moves along the trajectory. The supporting members rotate forwardly in turn, first moving to a supporting position perpendicular to the track base, and then, continuing to rotate forwardly, to a lower non-supporting position where the projectile is supported on the next perpendicular columnar finger.

Abstract: An adaptor which allows a tool having a standard 120 volt plug to be connected to the type of retaining plug outlet preferred by tradesmen, as well as being intermittently connected to a standard 120 volt outlet. The plug adapter comprises: three metal contactors each having a female end portion adapted to receive a prong on the standard plug and an opposite male end portion adapted to engage the retaining outlet; a contactor body surrounding a central portion of the connectors and holds them in spaced alignment; and, a slide which slides a pin through a hole in the end portion of a flat prong of the plug, thereby holding the plug in the body. In another aspect of the invention an elongate central frame has one end portion connected to the body and, has a cord retaining wheel portion having an eccentric inner side portion on the other opposite end portion.

Abstract: A portable apparatus which works in conjunction with an existing ceiling exhaust intake to more directly and selectively intake waste odor emanating either from a bed pan, or from a toilet having a conventionally mounted hinged toilet seat. The waste odor collection apparatus comprises: an upright tube having an upper end portion, a central portion adapted to receive a flexible hose, and a lower portion adapted to seat on a supporting surface; a hood carried by and above the upper portion of the upright tube, adapted to peripherally surround and cover the exhaust intake on the ceiling; and, a first flexible hose having a feed end portion adapted to removably attach to the central portion of the upright tube and a collection end which may be routed proximate to a source of waste odor. Another aspect of this apparatus provides for an odor collection wand which is used in conjunction with the flexible hose connected to the exhaust intake.

Abstract: In a rotary engine having rotating cylinders which burns a fuel which is not mixed with oil there is a real problem of centrifugal force form the rotating engine causing oil to flow into the combustion chambers. The disclosed rotary engine has oil reservoirs which are positioned radially outwardly from the pistons so that centrifugal force resulting from engine rotation tends to keep oil out of the combustion chambers.

Abstract: An infant seat is disclosed which comprises: a seat/back member having opposite side portions; a frontal frame having opposite side portions each pivoted and releasably attached to a corresponding side portion of the integral seat/back member; a harness connected to the opposite side portions of the frontal frame and extending therebetween to restrain an infant seated in the vehicle seat when the frontal frame is attached thereto; and, a releasable frame lock for securing the frontal frame to the seat/back member. Most preferably the releasable frame lock is only accessible from a back portion of the seat so that an infant secured in the seat can not release himself therefrom. An airbag restraining guard is carried by opposite side portions of the frame to protect an infant against a rapidly expanding airbag in the vehicle.

Abstract: Positioned on a rear portion of a front receiver lug post on a gun so that when the bolt carrier springs forward the impact of the bolt carrier striking and abruptly stopping against the receiver lug post will be minimized. The forward receiver buffer comprises, an elongate attachment member having an attachment arm on a front end portion and, a shock absorption block attached to the rear end portion of the elongate attachment member. In use the receiver buffer is pressed over the lug post on the receiver of the gun so that the shock absorption block covers a rear end portion of the lug post. In a preferred aspect of this invention the gun has a bolt cover and the attachment member comprises a thin strip so that when it is operatively positioned laterally over the lug post the cover may enclose and hold the attachment member.

Abstract: An apparatus having two barrel and tumbler locks which are longitudinally overlapped and conjoined to operate in combination with each other. When the first lock is moved to an open position it becomes frozen with the key snagged therein. The second lock is used to unfreeze and release the key from the first lock. Both locks are of the type having a barrel and tumbler. The first lock has a barrel having a ramped circumferential groove segment having a shallow end portion. A groove wafer extends from the tumbler into this groove. The second release lock has a circumferential groove segment in its barrel similarly having a groove wafer extending from the tumbler into this groove.

Abstract: A handle cover which facilitates holding a drill is disclosed. The cover has an upper cover portion surrounding the rear and side portions of the barrel portion of the drill; and, a lower cover portion surrounding the rear and side portions of the handle portion of the drill. The cover has two pads, one adjacent to a rear portion of the handle, and the other adjacent to a rear portion of the barrel, so that the hand is cushioned when it holds the drill either by its handle or barrel portion.

Abstract: A die which generates higher values of random numbers. The die for generating a randomly occurring number between 1 and X comprises: a central body which has a lateral cross section which is an x sided polygon having sides of equal length when cut perpendicularly anywhere along a longitudinal axis. A number ranging between 1 and x is marked on an upper portion of the die when the die is resting on a lateral side, said number designating the side on which the die is resting.