Abstract: An amphibious self-engaging paddle track propulsion system mountable on any floater, vessel or vehicle for enabling the ability to selectively travel over land or water, the system having an elongated endless paddle track, plurality of spring-loaded paddles, plurality of paddle supporting terrain treads, plurality of terrain treads, drive sprocket, chain sprocket, rear sprocket, frame, drive sprocket axle and rear sprocket axle wherein the terrain treads are secured to the paddle track and the paddles are secured to certain terrain treads wherein the halter and paddle are hinged together for allowing the retraction and extension of the paddle for land and water locomotion, respectively.

Abstract: A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness and an attached harness control extension. The harness control extension includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the hind end of the dog and a motion control cord that is interlaced in and between the conventional adjustable dog harness and the harness control extension. The motion control cord encircles the dog's hind legs and can be tightened around the thighs with minimal force, where such tightening substantially restrains the dog without causing injury to the dog.

Abstract: A system and method for generating revenue from a premium service that involves sending classified interactive advertisement information over current and future generation wireless networks to a portable electronic device request by a user/potential buyer that is paid for by the user. The classified advertisement information is sent as a message that is either comprised solely of text or of multimedia files. The service is offered as a premium service, which incurs a user-end charge that creates an alternate source of revenue for major wireless service providers and for the marketers, distributors and publishers of classified advertising. The service is either offered through an on-demand format wherein a charge is incurred per usage, or as a subscription service, wherein a charge is incurred after a specific amount of usage time or a given number of usages, or wherein the user subscribes to periodic alerts until such a time as the user opts-out.

Abstract: A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness and an attached harness control extension. The harness control extension includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the hind end of the dog and a motion control cord that is interlaced in and between the conventional adjustable dog harness and the harness control extension. The motion control cord encircles the dog's hind legs and can be tightened around the thighs with minimal force, where such tightening substantially restrains the dog without causing injury to the dog.

Abstract: A disposable collar protector having an improved structure that allows for rapid and form fitting placement over a wearer's outer collar in surrounding relation with the neck is disclosed. A generally circular, thin sheet of flexible, preferably plastic, structure that includes a notches and cutouts that allow the device to be rapidly deployed into a collar protector while being placed around a person's neck. A radial slit originating at a peripheral edge and leading to a vertex of a generally triangular cutout. Additional slits further form a plurality of generally triangular flaps that may be tucked over the wearer's collar. The peripheral edge further preferably includes opposed peripheral notches that allow the collar protector to drape over the wearer's shoulders. The present invention thus provides an inexpensive and disposable collar protector for use during cosmetology procedures.

Abstract: A transabdominal needle introducer for the repair of large ventral incisional hernias comprises a handle connected to a long tubular shaft and a disposable needle cartridge at its distal end. The handle has a round knob or head, and a needle pusher to extrude the needles out. The long tubular shaft contains two metal rods disposed inside thereof, one to change the angle of the cartridge, and the other one to extrude the needles. At the proximal end of the tubular shaft there is a rotatable cylindrical control provided with a spiral groove that moves a metal rod destined to pivot the needle cartridge. The second metal rod inside the shaft is assigned to extrude the needles and is connected to a flexible resilient wire that protrudes at the distal end of the tubular shaft and is provided at its distal end with an oval tip that engages a piston-type pusher inside the needle cartridge.

Abstract: A spill resistant insect bait station designed for secure anchorage to the ground is disclosed as having a generally hollow main body defining an internal reservoir for containing a flowable, preferably liquid, bait contained therein. The main body is preferably fabricated from plastic via a blow molding process that includes the steps of filling and sealing. By removing a seal, an access opening is provided at ground level in proximity to the base and an access tunnel guides insects to an opening at the top of the bait station. At top opening on the opposite side of the bait station relative to the access opening allows insect access to the internal reservoir while rending the bait station inherently spill resistant. The inner wall of the main body includes a spiral ramp leading downward to provide insects with access to liquid bait contained therein.

Abstract: A muscle toning exercise device adaptable from a stationary configuration wherein the device is capable of 360° rotation about a vertical axis, to a movable configuration wherein the device is capable of movement in all directions on a planar surface in addition to 360° rotation. The exercise device includes a handle that extends out from a base that supports the weight of a user. The base of the exercise device contains a series of rolling members that protrude out from the bottom to allow the device to move along the surface upon which the exercise is being performed so that the entire exercise device can be rotated a full 360° about an axis that extends through the center of the device, while further allowing for the displacement of the base, and subsequently the entire exercise device in any direction along a planar surface. A separate cup-shaped base member that rests on the planar surface and in which the exercise device may be selectively installed in covering relation with the rolling members.

Abstract: A vehicle display bracket system for mounting and displaying three-dimensional ornamental objects on the back or front of a comprising at least one and preferably a plurality of three-dimensional ornamental designs having an exterior threaded post for facilitating mounting to a bracket system comprising a bottom support plate, top plate rotatably mounted to the bottom support plate, rod, mounting aperture defined by the top plate for mounting any of the various ornamental attachments a plurality of gear teeth and grooves for fixing the top plate at a desired angle relative to the support plate.

Abstract: A marine muffler comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining an internal volume partitioned, by an angularly disposed internal baffle, into a lower chamber in communication with the inlet and an upper chamber in communication with the outlet. A vertically disposed duct is insertably secured to the baffle to allow exhaust gas and exhaust cooling water to flow from the lower inlet chamber to upper outlet chamber. The exhaust duct may preferably be further adapted with internal structure forming a plurality of individual flow conduits or passages. The duct is preferably positioned such that a plurality of flow passage inlets are positioned in proximity to the lower cylindrical housing wall, with flow passage outlets positioned in proximity to the upper housing wall. The lower duct wall may further be adapted with sidewall apertures for improving exhaust flow dynamics therethrough.

Abstract: Advanced steering system designs for marine vessels which incorporate non-linear tiller arms for rudder control, designed for creating different turning radii for discrete rudders. Differential tiller anus are utilized to create distinct angular displacement of the separate rudders in turning maneuvers, which enhance control and maneuverability of the marine vessels.

Abstract: A composition and method for breaking down and denaturing friction-reducing compound introduced into the ground during the drilling of gas and oil wells and for destroying other contaminants and biohazards naturally present within and artificially introduced into hydrocarbon wells, which are formed as a result of the drilling and pumping processes. The composition includes several species of oxidizing agent compounds that are effective in breaking down hydrogen sulfide produced by bacteria as well as the friction-reducing polymer used during drilling and several other organic compounds.

Abstract: Self-cooling food and beverage containers and processes for manufacturing such containers with cryogenic high-pressure refrigerant cooling apparatus are disclosed. A self-cooling beverage container apparatus containing a beverage or other food product, a method of storing cryogenic gases which then cool said food products, and to methods of assembling and operating the apparatus. A self-cooling beverage container includes a container body having an openable portion, a pressure vessel substantially housed within said container body, the pressure vessel having a first chamber for containing a refrigerant, an actuation valve configurable from a closed configuration wherein the refrigerant is maintained within the pressure vessel to an open configuration wherein said refrigerant is allowed to expand and exit the pressure vessel upon opening of said container whereby refrigerant expansion and flow through said outlet conduit cools the contents of said container.

Abstract: A projectile firing gun or weapon barrel is adapted with a gas porting system having conduits and outlets specifically configured, positioned and adapted for maximizing reductions in muzzle jump and/or recoil in accordance with principles of reverse thrust. The conduits or flow tubes are contemplated to be configured to function as nozzles whereby varying the shape and size of the conduit walls can maximize the outlet velocity of gases flowing at subsonic as well as supersonic velocities and the stream of redirected gas flow can be concentrated. The system incorporates porting holes located further rearward than at the barrel muzzle, but at a proven safe distance from the barrel chamber, which porting holes are in fluid communication with gas conduits/nozzles.

Abstract: Popcorn based composite construction material to be used as interior or exterior non-load bearing walls, partitions or roof sections for buildings comprising a plurality of popped kernels of popcorn, a hydrating liquid to moisten the popcorn kernels, a dry powder material applied to the moistened popcorn kernels through powder coating, and an impermeable and adhesive resin applied on the powder coated popcorn kernels.