Abstract: An inertial mass detection device. An illustrative embodiment of the device includes a generally elongated ball track, at least one pair of spaced-apart switch contacts provided on the ball track, a battery connected to a first one of the at least one pair of spaced-apart switch contacts, at least one inertia indicating device connected to the battery and to a second one of the at least one pair of spaced-apart switch contacts and an electrically-conductive contact ball rollably provided on the ball track.

Abstract: An electronic device charging platform and portable electrical outlet enclosure providing a secure, accessible location for the placement and charging of an electronic device on the exterior of the enclosure, while having an interior space to house, use, and conceal a portable electrical outlet device, such as a surge protector or outlet strip, with any power cords and plugs, transformers, or consumer electronic product charging components that are associated with the surge protector is disclosed. The electronic device charging platform and portable electrical outlet enclosure will preferably include a right half and left half, configured so that, as they attach together to create the interior space, slots or notches in each half align to form conduits through which the cords can be routed to the exterior. Additional conduits to the exterior may also be provided for convenience in cord placement and routing.

Abstract: A disc-based altitude-azimuth telescope mount for mounting and adjusting a telescope along altitude and azimuth axes. The telescope mount includes an azimuth disc assembly for facilitating adjustment of the telescope along the azimuth axis and an altitude disc assembly for facilitating adjustment of the telescope along the altitude axis. A friction adjusting mechanism operably engages the azimuth disc assembly and the altitude disc assembly to prevent inadvertent movement of the telescope along both axes. A digital setting circle may be operably connected to the disc assemblies to facilitate automatic adjustment of the telescope, as desired.

Abstract: A shallow water submersible splash housing which is capable of sealing and protecting a camera from an underwater or harsh environment for filming is disclosed. The shallow water submersible splash housing includes an elastomeric transparent enclosure having front and rear ends, a front port assembly closing the front end of the enclosure for supporting the camera and a window provided in the front port assembly. A back plate assembly closes the rear end of the enclosure. The front port assembly may further be provided with iris rods to facilitate mounting of the camera in the enclosure and interior air flow nozzles to maintain positive air pressure in the enclosure as well as prevent fogging of the window in the front port assembly.

Abstract: A magnetic motor axle for magnetically augmenting the propulsion efficiency and duration of a skateboard is disclosed. The magnetic motor axle includes a truck for mounting on a step board of a skateboard. Multiple truck magnets are provided in the truck. An elongated rotor assembly is rotatably mounted in the truck, and multiple rotor magnets are provided on the rotor assembly. As the rotor assembly rotates in the truck, the truck magnets magnetically repel the respective rotor magnets to augment the torque of the rotor assembly. As least one drive wheel is drivingly engaged by the rotor assembly to drive the skateboard on a surface.

Abstract: A cylinder head assembly includes a spherical valve for an internal combustion engine having at least one cylinder defining a combustion chamber and housing a piston reciprocally movable therein throughout successive intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes for facilitating the flow of engine gasses between a manifold and the combustion chamber. The cylinder head assembly comprises a cylinder head defining therein a spherical valve race in gaseous communication with the combustion chamber. A spherical valve is disposed in the spherical valve race and has a spherical body defining a central axis of rotation and further defining a passageway therethrough. The passageway has a first opening substantially coaxial with the central axis for gaseous communication with a manifold and has a second opening substantially transverse from the central axis.

Abstract: An insulated animal enclosure configured to be conveniently maintained at a cool and comfortable interior temperature. The insulated animal enclosure includes an inner habitat and an outer housing. The cuter housing includes an opening configured to receive the inner habitat therein and substantially surrounds the inner habitat at a spaced-apart distance thereof. Cooling means are placed within the spaced-apart distance between the outer housing and the inner habitat to assist in maintaining a controlled temperature environment. The inner habitat additionally includes an opening therein to allow an animal to enter and exit the structure at will.

Abstract: A buoyant bumper system for attachment to a docking facility and cushioning a boat. The buoyant bumper system includes an elongated travel shaft for engaging the docking facility, a travel sleeve slidably carried by the travel shaft, a system float carried by the travel sleeve and a resilient bumper carried by the travel sleeve in spaced-apart relationship to the system float. Throughout tidal rise and fall of a water body, the system float maintains the bumper at a fixed level with respect to the boat. Therefore, the buoyant bumper system is capable of cushioning and preventing damage to the boat throughout a full range of tidal movement as the boat is docked to a docking facility.

Abstract: A nautical light emitting diode (“LED”) safety channel marker that is cylindrical in shape, capable of displaying lighted oceanic regulation symbols on either side, and that at night illuminates the panels that display a red triangle and a green square through the use of LEDs that surround the perimeter of the square and triangle in order to more effectively prevent boats from colliding with the markers during the darkness hours.

Abstract: A universal direct current brushless air conditioning system preferably includes a blower unit and a compressor unit. The blower unit preferably includes an evaporator, at least one inlet fan, at least one outlet vent, a direct current controller, a thermostatic expansion valve and a mounting enclosure. The compressor unit preferably includes a compressor, a condenser, at least one exhaust fan and a mounting enclosure. The compressor includes a motor. Significantly, the inlet fans, the at least one exhaust cooling fan and the compressor motor are a DC brushless type for drawing less electrical power. The blower unit and compressor unit are connected to each other through any suitable tubing and wires. A reverse valve is preferably included to allow the universal direct current brushless air conditioning system to be used as a heat pump to output heat.

Abstract: A fishing hook rig and lure container for safely and conveniently storing and transporting fishing hook rigs and lures. The container is configured for one-handed manual operation for opening a movable cover section to gain access to a compartment. The compartment is configured to receive a fishing hook rig or lure, which is tied on a fishing line and the movable cover section closes for enclosing the fishing hook rig or lure within the container. The compartment includes a lower line port and the movable cover section includes an upper line port, both of which cooperate to form a bore for protectively confining the fishing line. A securing hook is provided on the exterior of the compartment for engaging a stationary fitting on a fishing rod and reel set to retain the container.