Abstract: The present invention consists of a numeric teaching device having a plurality of spinning wheels mounted on an axle and a decimal point indicator appearing between two groups of spinning wheels, with each spinning wheel containing the digits 0 through 9 printed on the outer annular surface of the spinning wheel in columnar form so that when the wheels are spun, different numeric formulations may be created by the user of the device. The axle containing the spinning wheels is supported by three dowel rods secured to a wood base, with each dowel rod further having a cradle at its upper end for communicating with the axle. The device is especially important in teaching numeric place values, numeration or the formation of numbers, and the rounding of numbers.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a safety cutter for peeling green bananas or plantains wherein a handle portion is provided adjacent a head portion which carries a peeling element with dual opposing peeling blades. The dual opposing peeling blades are relatively widely spaced apart at approximately {fraction (5/16)}″ to allow the peeling element to cut through the tough, thick skins of a green banana or plantain. The present invention is also provided with an elongate retractable cutting blade which is used to first cut off either end of the green banana or plantain to allow it to be easily peeled. The plantain or green banana peeler is preferably provided into two halves secured by a bolt which allows either, the peeling element and/or the retractable blade to be changed by the user when they become dull or worn.

Abstract: A rotatable jewelry cabinet is provided with numerous mechanisms for holding and displaying large quantities of jewelry by providing a domed enclosed structure with four curved glass doors, an upper service tray and a lower service tray for receiving numerous bottles of creams, lotions, cosmetic and nail polish bottles and the like, a plurality of hooks depending from the top of the interior of the rotatable jewelry cabinet for hanging necklaces and bracelets therefrom, a plurality of circular curtain walls containing apertures adapted to receive pierced earrings within the apertures or clip earrings directly on the curtain walls, and finally, a plurality of wedge shaped drawers located in the base of the cabinet for receiving other miscellaneous items which cannot be otherwise secured.

Abstract: An amusement center for rear facing child seats consisting of a soft flexible display structure, a way of supporting the soft, flexible display structure, at least one entertainment item, and a way for attaching the entertainment item to the display structure. The amusement center provides intellectual and visual stimulation for infants ages birth to nine months. The display structure consists of a plurality of panels, each panel having a toy or similar entertainment item attached thereto. The display structure is made from cloth, vinyl, padded foam, or other flexible material to prevent trauma to the infant in case of an accident. The display structure is supported by clips or straps which hang over the back of a vehicle seat. The display structure may be supported by VELCRO.RTM. attachments to the vehicle seat. The attachable items may consist of photos or pictures, soft dolls or animals, or music boxes. The attachable items are attached to the display structure by way of snaps, magnets, VELCRO.RTM.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an improved golf club head design for a golf club in wherein in one preferred embodiment the club head is preferably molded from a clear acrylic material or polymeric material or a high tech metal alloy wherein a plurality of elongated elliptical or v-shaped gently flaring grooves or indentations extend normal to the club head striking surface and are embedded in at least the crown and sole of the club head. These grooves may be present in the toe surface in larger club heads, such as drivers. These grooves initiate from just behind the striking face or leading edge and extend rearwardly toward the back of the club wood head.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a seat belt usage monitoring system which strongly encourages seat belt usage by providing a GPS receiver; a system for detecting seat belt usage by the driver and/or occupants of a vehicle which consists of a infrared emitter and receiver with retro-reflective material mounted or embedded within the seat belt shoulder harnesses; erasable, encodable storage means for recording duration of seat belt use, location at time of crash or collision, duration of travel, direction, velocity and time of travel, all of which is contained in a black box, wherein the data may be downloaded after an accident by law enforcement personnel. In such a manner, accident liability may be better determined, insurance rates could be lowered for the owner of the vehicle if it is shown seat belts were used consistently, but most important, the owner/driver of a vehicle is strongly compelled to buckle up and require all passengers to do likewise thereby reducing deaths and injuries.