Abstract: A choke includes a base body, a plating layer and at least a coiled wire. The base body is a solid conductor with a cylindrical reel between an upper plate and a base bottom. The base bottom at two lateral sides thereof extends downward a base foot respectively and at least one of the base feet at an inner side thereof close to a support foot, which extends downward. A wire groove is formed between the base foot and the support foot. The plating layer is a conductor and plated on at least a pair of corners formed by the base feet, the support feet and the wire groove. The coiled wire is a metal wire with an outer insulation, which is wound up the reel with two wire ends thereof being connected to the plating layer.

Abstract: An intelligent universal connector having 50 pins arranged into two parallel rows numbered from 1st through 25th for the right row and from 26th through 50th for the left row, the 1st and 26th pins being +12V power source, the 4th and the 29th pins being +5V power source, the 2nd, 3rd, 27th and 28th pins being grounding, the 5th and 30th pins being non, the pins of 6th through 25th and the pins of 31st through 50th corresponding to parallel ATA standard, the 41st, 42nd, 43rd and 45th pins being the two I/O signal terminals (HTX_P, HTX_M and HRX_P, HRX_M), the 28th, 3rd and 2nd pins being connectable to the 1st, 4th and 7th pins of a 7-pin serial ATA connector, the 41st, 42nd, 43rd and 45th pins being connectable to the two I/O signals of a 7-pin serial ATA connector, the 41st, 42nd, 43rd and 45th pins corresponding to grounding terminals of a parallel ATA connector.

Abstract: A mini memory card connector is constructed to include an insulating housing defining an insertion slot for receiving one of a set of mini memory cards, front terminal grooves, middle terminal grooves, and rear terminal slots, a set of first terminals respectively mounted in the front terminal grooves for the contact of a first mini memory card, a set of second terminals respectively mounted in the middle terminal grooves for the contact of a second mini memory card, and a set of third terminals respectively mounted in the rear terminal slots for the contact of a third mini memory card.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and a method for making an apparatus (10) having a base portion (20) and a plurality of walls (12-18), wherein each of the plurality of walls (12-18) have at least one entry aperture (22), each of which having a certain width (30) which is substantially smaller than the width (51) of a conventional rodent trap (50) and a plurality of identical arcuately shaped extending ridges (24) which traverse the entire periphery of the plurality of walls (12-18), effective to contain a conventional rodent trap (50) and a rodent (100).

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods to locate and recover stolen vehicles by determining the location information of a stolen vehicle and instructing a theft detection device to perform certain instructions. The system employs multiple radio direction finding (RDF) devices, which is capable of determining the angle of arrival of a radio signal. The MSC sends a request along with radio information to a location processor, which controls the RDF devices. The location processor sets up each RDF device to track the radio signal. If at least two RDF devices are successful in tracking the radio signals and returning information about the radio signals, then the location processor can determine the location of the radiotelephone by using a triangulation method. The system also employs a theft detection device, which is capable of placing a wireless telephone call to a monitoring center. The theft detection device connects to and receives instructions from the monitoring center.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus (10) which includes a plurality of selectively adjustable support straps (12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 52) which may be selectively attached to an animal (100), a pair of weight pockets (48, 58) which allow substantially any desired weight (65) to be removably disposed within the weight pockets (48, 58) effective to provide an animal (100) with resistance training.

Abstract: Several embodiments of computer security systems are described and which are adapted to grant an authorized individual access to a secured domain, such as a computer or data stream. In one embodiment, the security system comprises: an analyzing means for receiving first and second passwords, each of said passwords being transmitted over a first communication channel, analyzing said first password, transmitting a first signal output only if said first password is authorized, and granting access to said secured domain only if said second password is substantially identical to a code; and a random code generating means for generating said code, transmitting said code over a second communication channel upon receipt of first signal output, and transmitting said code to said analyzing means; and a notification means for receiving said code and for notifying said authorized individual of the identity of said code.

Abstract: A double interface external box for a computer includes an upper and a lower lid and a control panel. The upper and a lower lid are oppositely joined to each other and form an external box with a storage device being received and fixed therein. The control panel has a transition circuit board with an outer side thereof being provided with component parts including a first connector with IDE interface, a second connector with USB interface, a cut over switch and a power input end to connect with the transition circuit board by way of a circuit respectively such that signals of the component parts can be transmitted and with an inner side thereof forming a third connector with IDE interface, a fourth connector with USB interface and a power output joint.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus 10 for analyzing the operation of a circuit, such as but not limited to the circuit 20, and for allowing one to quickly and efficiently create an electrical and/or electronic circuit.

Abstract: A fishing lure 10 which accurately simulates the form and motion of an aquatic rodent. Fishing lure 10 includes a generally elongated body portion 12, four extending members 14, 16, 18 and 20 which project from body portion 12, four spinning or turbulence-generating assemblies 22, 24, 26 and 28 which are respectively attached to members 14, 16, 18 and 20, a pair of hooks 30, 32, and a flexible tail member 34. When lure 10 is moved through the water, assemblies 22-28 simulate the swimming motions of an aquatic rodent.

Abstract: An in-ground rechargeable planter assembly comprising a receptacle body having two or more recesses formed therein and further having a broad peripheral flange which lies at ground level when properly installed. Insert bodies which are precharged with soil and living plants are dropped into cavities in the receptacle body. The adjoining side walls of the cavities are fused together in a thermoforming operation to prevent flexing and hinging of the structure when under load.

Abstract: An intraosseous infusion assembly 10 including a first threaded member which is placed upon a bodily member 12 and above a bone 14 to which fluid 64 is to be communicated. The assembly 10 further includes a second member 20 which is received within the first member 16 and which includes a first generally hollow needle 32 which penetrates the bone 14 as the member 20 is received within the member 16. The assembly 10 further includes a third generally hollow member 28 which is selectively connected to a source 62 of the fluid 64. The assembly 10 also includes a fourth member 40 having a second and generally hollow needle 50 which is received within the first needle 32 and which penetrates the bone 14. The fluid 64 is communicated to the needle 50 by the member 28 and the fluid 64 is communicated to the bone 14 by the needle 50.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer assembly 10 is provided and is adapted for use in an off-road environment. As shown, bicycle trailer assembly 10 includes a front yoke 18, which is pivotally coupled to the frame 14 and rear axle 16 of bicycle 12 by use of a pair of substantially identical ball-type joint assemblies 20. Assembly 10 further includes a cargo support or carrying frame 22 which is pivotally coupled to front yoke assembly 18; a rear yoke assembly 24 which is pivotally coupled to frame 22 and which rotatably supports a trailer wheel 28; and an elastomeric member, shock absorber or damper 26 which is operatively disposed between frame 22 and rear yoke 24. As shown in FIG. 6, the trailer assembly 10 further includes storage compartments or panniers 120 which are selectively and removably attached to support frame 22.

Abstract: A heater assembly 10 which selectively heats a container holding pressurized gaseous matter. The heater assembly 10 includes a container holding portion 44 and a heater housing portion 42 which are separated by a divider wall 57 and a baffle 50, at least one aperture 60 and at least one selectively moveable member 52 which selectively and substantially covers the aperture 60 while member 52 is in a closed position 30. When in an open position, member 52 cooperatively couples with baffle 50 to form a heating passage 54, effective to indirectly heat a container 56.

Abstract: A portable floatation assembly 10 which selectively elevates a watercraft 20 above a water line. The portable floatation assembly 10 includes a plurality of generally hollow body portions 12 having a plurality of boat reception grooves 32 and a plurality of apertures 30 which selectively couples to a plurality of apertures 26 disposed along the periphery of generally flat base members 14 which contain a central aperture 22. Each generally hollow body member 12 and a unique one of the base members 14 cooperates to form a generally hollow cavity 60 within the cooperatively formed floatation devices 44. Portable floatation assembly 10 further includes a plurality of conduits 16 which are coupled to both a pump 18 and the floatation devices 44 through central aperture 22, effective to displace a volume of air within cavity 60 of floatation devices 44, which is effective to selectively and conveniently elevate a watercraft 20 above a water line.