Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided which includes an improved exhaust valve, air/fuel injector, and timing system for operating the valves and injectors. The exhaust valve comprises a rotatable cylindrical valve body having a passage which is located in an exhaust passage. The valve body is actuated by linkage connected to an electronically controlled solenoid. The air/fuel injector comprises a housing having air and fuel reservoirs having orifices therein and an air and fuel needle for selective location each the respective orifices. Air and fuel passing through the orifices is mixed in a venturi and then passes through a screen and check valve into the cylinder. The timing mechanism is connected to the injector and valve and comprises a drum which rotates a housing. Sensors in the housing detect passage of an element on the drum, completing a circuit which actuates an exhaust valve solenoid or the injector needles.

Abstract: A device is provided for transferring crayon or similar drawing material onto a surface. The device comprises an elongate tubular housing for housing a crayon, a transfer wheel, and a number of gears for rotating the crayon with respect to the wheel. The transfer wheel rotates about an axle riding on forks extending from the housing. An inner sleeve is located in the housing and contains the crayon. Gears located on the axle, fork, and sleeve rotate the sleeve when the wheel is driven along a surface. Rotation of the sleeve rotates the crayon, causing the transfer wheel to remove crayon material uniformly from the end of the crayon. Spring loaded offset locking rods press the crayon into engagement with the wheel and lock it in the sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a hardware system in a wall is provided. A mounting bracket and bezel assembly and a rectangular wall frame device are attached to a wall. The bezel plate has a cam lock inserted through its upper portion. The wall frame device has a depth adjustment set screw through the top of the frame. That fits into the cam lock in the bezel plate. At least two angled T-shaped metallic tabs are located on the bottom of the wall frame device to receive the angled base of the assembly, which rests directly on these tabs. The method includes attaching the wall frame device around a suitably sized recessed rectangular hole in a wall. The assembly is attached to a rear portion of an electronics box with finger screws, and the angled base of the assembly is placed onto the lower edge of the wall frame device. The assembly is pushed into the wall frame device and the set screw is adjustable to ensure the assembly fits snugly against the wall.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a rotary lock member in the frame of a panel is provided. The bracket is a preferably U-shaped body having a base and two legs extending therefrom. The inner dimension of the bracket is chosen to allow insertion of a rotary lock member therein. Panel engaging steps and protrusions are located on the outside surface of each leg for engaging the frame material. The legs of the bracket are biased inwardly towards one another, such that when a locking member is inserted therein, the legs are pressed outwardly, driving the protrusions into the frame material. A number of bores are located in the bracket to allow supplemental locking members to lock the bracket to the frame.

Abstract: A transparent bingo card overlays a magnetic indicator board. The bingo numbers on the card are marked with a magnetic wand that darkens the area of the magnetic indicator board immediately underneath the bingo number. All marks are erased at the start of new bingo game by an eraser magnet sliding inside of the indicator board. The indicator board incorporates a microprocessor that optically tracks all cards being played by reading data marks on the transparent bingo board.

Abstract: A puppet toy which can be transformed from a book to a puppet and vice versa is disclosed. The puppet toy comprises a cover having a pocket therein. A number of pages are connected to the cover, such that in one form the puppet toy is a book. A number of puppet features are located on the inside surface of the pocket of the cover. The puppet toy is turned inside-out to transform the book into a puppet.

Abstract: A mirror and holder, and method of using the same, is provided for supporting and protecting a mirror. In particular, the holder comprises an elongate strap having a first weighted end and a length of hook and loop type fastening means on one side. A user may hang the strap from a door or ledge, or roll it up into a coil by locating the first end of the strap on said ledge or over said door. The mirror includes a first side with a reflective surface, and a second side having mating hook and loop type fastening means. A user can removably attach the mirror to the strap anywhere along the length of the strap for use when the strap is suspended from a door or the like, or can use the mirror on a flat surface by attaching it to the coiled up strap. A user may also wind the Strap around the mirror to protect the mirror during transport.

Abstract: A card game for play by at least one player and a dealer is disclosed. Each player enters the game by placing an ante. Each player and the dealer also places a first bet. The dealer selects a player to start the game, and deals a first card to that player. The cards are dealt from a deck comprising two standard decks of fifty-two cards plus eighteen special cards for a total of one-hundred and twenty-two cards. If the first card received by the player is not a special card, the player remains in the game. If the player receives a special card, the player is eliminated from the game and that player's bet is passed to the next player. The dealer then deals a card to the next player, still in the game, the same determination is made as to whether the player is still in the game, and so on in succession until all but one player or the dealer has received a special card.

Abstract: A mat for replacing the neoprene strips inside of a JetSki.RTM. hull is described. The mat has risers which function to lift the fuel tank above the surface of the inner hull, thereby protecting the fuel tank from possible rupture during use.

Abstract: A device is provided for restraining an animal for transport, which device can be worn by a user or secured in an automobile. The device includes an animal enclosure secured to a frame. The frame is a rigid member comprising first and second frame halves and a support leg. The enclosure includes a lower animal support surface, an upstanding wall, and an open top surface. Straps for adjusting the distance between the lower animal support surface and the top surface are provided for maintaining the head of the animal placed in the enclosure above the top surface of the enclosure. Collar restraining loops are also provided for centrally restraining the animal within the enclosure. Shoulder straps and a waist strap are located on the device allowing a user to wear the entire device on his or her body.

Abstract: A device is provided for use in solving male urinary incontinence. In particular, the device comprises a lower concave or "U-shaped" body section having first and second ends and male member cradle portion therebetween. The cradle portion includes a male member engaging surface which is convex in shape. Compression means are provided for compressing the male member against the body. The compression means comprise a shaft having a preferably convex engaging foot located thereon. The position of the shaft is selectively adjustable with respect to the bar. The shaft is preferably located in a bar which spans the ends of the body, and which is hingedly connected thereto at one end and selectively lockable to the body at the other end.

Abstract: A card game is described which uses a standard fifty-two card playing deck plus at least one additional unique card. Player's winning hands are determined by comparison to the Dealer's hand. Additional winning hands for the Players are identified as four different ranks of four different suits, plus the unique card, but with no pairs allowed. This winning hand is always paid by the Dealer regardless of the value of the Dealer's hand.

Abstract: A dice game involving wagering on the outcome of a toss of three dies. A player places a first bet means. If the dealer throws a preselected winning combination, such as a 4-5-6, triple, or pair and a 6, the dealer wins. If the dealer throws a preselected losing combination, such as a 1-2-3 or a pair and a one, the dealer loses. If the dealer throws a third combination, such as a pair and a 2-3-4 or 5, then the player throws in an attempt to beat the dealer. If the player throws a preselected combination, such as a 4-5-6, or a pair and single die having a value higher than that of the dealer, the player wins. If the player throws a preselected loser, such as a 1-2-3, or a pair and single die having a value less than that of the dealer, the player loses. If the player or dealer does not throw one of above stated winning or losing combinations, then the dealer or player must throw again.

Abstract: An improved card game is provided. In particular, the present invention relates to a modification and improvement to the well-known card game of blackjack or 21. A player is dealt first and second cards after placing an original bet, and then elects to stand or take an additional third card. If a third card is taken, the player is given the option of keeping the card, or replacing the card. If the third card is replaced, an additional wager is placed by the player, and a replacement to the third card is given. The player then elects to stand or take additional cards. After the player has taken all desired cards, the dealer's hand and player's hand are compared to determine a winner.

Abstract: Ammunition for an electronically activated simulated firearm includes a combustible powder contained in a plastic casing having electrically conductive pins which mount in a barrel portion of the firearm. The powder charge is less than 2 grains of an oxidizer, a fuel, and a color enhancer to provide the smoke and flash of a real weapon without producing any significant noise or creating danger.

Abstract: An electronic gaming apparatus (21) including an electronic primary gaming device (22), such as a poker gaming device or slot machine and an electronic secondary gaming device (23). The electronic poker gaming device (22) is electrically coupled to the electronic secondary gaming device (23), and the primary gaming device (22) is responsive to the occurrence of selected events, such as poker hands or slot machine reel combinations, for input into the secondary gaming device (23). Thus, the occurrence of poker hands in the poker gaming device (22) produces selection of a space (52) in the bingo matrix (51) of a bingo-type gaming device (23). A plurality of poker gaming devices or slot machines (21.sub.1 -21.sub.16) can be electrically coupled to a common bingo gaming device (23) for simultaneous play of a single bingo game by a plurality of players, each of whom is playing his or her own individual poker game.

Abstract: A balloon distribution system that utilizes balloons retained within an elongated, tubular storage area. Upon receipt of a signal from a remotely located controller, the previously-placed inflated balloons are propelled from the storage container, and float down upon the people gathered below. The tubular body is mounted above the crowd in a manner such that the open end of the tube is slightly elevated in comparison with the adjacent section of the tubular body, preventing the stored balloons from spilling from the tube. A thruster housing is attached to the closed end of the tubular body, and the housing terminates in discharge face having a plurality of outlet nozzles extending into the cavity within the tubular body. A motor and fan supply the airflow, which flows through the thruster housing and into the tubular body through the plurality of nozzles. The motor is actuated via a signal received from a remotely mounted controller.

Abstract: Energy recovery systems for cold storage warehouses refrigerated by mechanical refrigeration apparatus coacting with a energy recovery unit including a turbine driving an electromotive generator. The cogenerator turbine is driven by the kinetic energy extracted from refrigerant flowing through a first conduit system connecting the compressor, evaporators and condenser of the refrigeration or by the kinetic energy extracted from a coolant being pumped through a second conduit system independent of the first conduit system to cool the compressor as it becomes heated during compression of refrigerant from a vapor phase to a liquid phase during the refrigeration cycle. The extraction of the kinetic energy of the refrigerant flow or coolant flow and the heat generated by the compressor during the refrigerant compression phase represents useful work obtained from the energy recovery system from available surplus energy that otherwise would be wasted.