Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting objects from damage during an earthquake or the like which includes fastening brackets to a structure and securing the object to the structure by means of a strap-like member connected to the object and the brackets in such a manner that slight controlled movement of the object is allowed in the nature of a dampening, or shock absorbing action.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating damaged fingernails which includes the use of a sheet of transparent vinyl film coated on one side with an adhesive suitable to adhere to a fingernail, wherein a multiplicity of generally oval shaped forms and into a backing material to which the adhesive adheres releasable in such manner that an individual oval vinyl repair item may be peeled from the backing strip and placed upon a damaged fingernail and wherein the same material may be used in reverse in such manner that the adhesive material will be exposed before the item is removed from the backing strip and the fingernail may be pressed against the adhesive so as to facilitate the placing and removal of the protective vinyl on the fingernail.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting a copy of an original document from a first location to a second location by means of transmitting an electronic image of said document and printing the same at the second location, verifying the accuracy of the transmitted image, validating the transmitted and printed copy and destroying the original document at the first location, and scanning, verifying, printing, comparing accuracy and validation of the transmitted copy.

Abstract: A ventilator hood including an air blower suitable to draw fumes emanating from a fume producing apparatus through a contaminate filter, a charcoal filter, and a HEPA filter including filter condition indicating means, fire suppression means, and special adapter plate means for directly connecting the ventilator hood to the fume producing apparatus.

Abstract: A folding and transportable swing supported by a collapsible and transportable framework attached to a vehicle such as a motor home or the like.

Abstract: A mop handle and method of mopping including a unique construction of a mop handle which consists of a cylindrical elongate handle having an offset intermediate its ends and a rotatable swivel grip on one end, which enables the user of a mop with said handle to mop more efficiently and with reduced risk of injury including repetitive motion injuries and the like.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing high quality welding rod including a first forming of an ingot under triple vacuum forming techniques; a continuous mechanical de-scaling at all stages, including, but not limited to, final drawing; performing ultrasonic inspection; using boron nitride covered by potassium silicate during billet extrusion; performing an unusual electrolytic purification process, and a final controlled packaging process.

Abstract: A vacuum furnace method and apparatus including unique heat dissipation means and methods, including reduced area of the vacuum chamber extension, heat reflecting discs, and unique cooling methods, wherein the vacuum furnace is constructed and operated at a small fraction of the previously known vacuum furnace costs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide a collapsible support framework for a recreation vehicle which may be carried on the side of a vehicle in a collapsed vertical position and may be extended outward from the vehicle with supporting legs when desired for use as a carrier for a swing or as a support member for other activities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a framework for a wheelbarrow or the like in order to increase the load carrying capacity characterized by the use of hook-like adapters on the framework which allow perfect cooperation between the framework and the wheelbarrow or the like using tension connectors between like frameworks and an adjustment feature which allows for adjustment of the angular relationship of the framework or the like and the wheelbarrow or the like.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for random determination and use of a multiplicity of bits of information from a larger quantity of bits of information including the placing of individualized information on a number of semi-conductors, mixing the semiconductors in an air chamber, selecting one semi-conductor at a time, placing the semi-conductors as selected on individualized locations on a timing wheel, confirming the selection and placement of the semi-conductors; detecting the information carried by each semi-conductor selected; and using the information so selected.

Abstract: A computer mouse pad and method for making it comprising a base of non skid material, a hard surface material bonded to the top of the non skid material, a slotted three sided frame cut into said materials, a transparent mouse operating material fastened to the frame, and a calendar or the like placed on the hard surface material beneath the transparent material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for communication by means of transmitting, receiving, and displaying messages generated by eyelid movement, particularly by using the differences in reflectivity of the human eye and eyelid to produce the messages.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding bottles, especially fingernail polish bottles, in such manner that tipping and spillage is virtually impossible, featuring a padded strap-like apparatus which can be laid flat on a surface or draped over an object in such manner that an attached bottle holder featuring a pierced and serrated diaphragm in which a bottle is placed will remain in alignment with the bottle upright at all times.

Abstract: A braking method and apparatus wherein a rotating mechanism includes a deformable rotor carried by the rotating mechanism with pressure rollers suitable to contact the exterior of the deformable rotor and apply pressure to deform the rotor and thus cause the deformed rotor to resist rotation, resulting in a braking action.