Abstract: The invention includes a necktie fastener system capable of restraining the bottom portion of the necktie close to the shirt of a wearer, and thereby controlling the entire necktie so that it won't fly in the wind, or while leaning over a table. The invention is for use when wearing a shirt having buttons located near the center of the front of the shirt. There is an H shape which is attached to the back of the apron of the necktie by simply hot ironing it. The H shape is relatively flexible allowing easy formation of the various necktie knots. Once the necktie has been tied and adjusted, the wearer inserts the a elongated placket under the horizontal bar and attaches the placket to two adjacent shirt buttons. The resulting combination slidably secures the end of the necktie nearest the bottom of the tie to stay near the shirt of the wearer. This gives control of the entire length of the tie from flying away in the wind or falling down when reaching over a table.

Abstract: This invention is an improved shotgun shell catcher. It has a cage of very light weight construction, which captures many casings before it must be emptied. Toggle action permits near effortless operation to quickly unload the empty casings. Thumbwheel locking means permits near effortless attachment and removal of the device from the side of a shotgun.

Abstract: An improved cathode ray tube (“CRT”) positioning apparatus and method for use in a video display terminal. In particular, it solves the problem of precisely locating each of the four corners of the CRT at a predetermined distance from the inner edges of the bezel, such that a predetermined sealing pressure is achieved between the bezel and the CRT.

Abstract: The invention describes an improved currency handling machine for use with a vending machine cabinet having at least one access door, said currency handling machine comprises a combination of: 1. a currency funnel mounted on the access door, 2. a frame mounted for rotation about an axis in spaced relationship to the access door, 3. a currency acceptor mounted on the rotating frame, 4. a currency stacker mounted on the rotating frame and mounted in currency receiving relationship to the currency acceptor, and 5. locking means to align an input lip of the currency acceptor with an output lip of the currency funnel to maintain a predetermined alignment and predetermined gap between the currency funnel and the currency acceptor when the access door is closed.

Abstract: A computer driven video game accessory having a steering wheel or yoke coupled to a steering shaft, and having the steering shaft mounted in a frame. The steering torque applied by a player is opposed by non-linear torques created by a crank coupled to the steering shaft and a special kind of double acting pneumatic/hydraulic cylinder. The preferred embodiment includes an electric motor coupled by a clockwork to the steering shaft to superpose additional torques to simulate operation of boats, airplanes, cars, trucks, and the like. The player experiences an opposing torque which is composed of several torques, thus giving a richer, more complex driving experience. One major object of the invention is that a player who is physically strong and thus turns the wheel quickly will encounter more instantaneous opposing torque than would a weak player who turns the wheel slowly.