Abstract: A collapsible box for storing liquids, the box capable of being stacked while filled and then collapsed for convenient storage and return shipping when not filled. The box includes a base having a lip extending upwardly along the edges of the bottom panel. An upper sleeve is connected to the base by a base hinge, the upper panel being foldable by way of several other hinges to either an open or a closed position. A lid has a lip extending downwardly to selectively surround the top edges of the upper sleeve when the upper sleeve is in the open position, thereby forming an enclosure.

Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed comprising a plurality of image projection lighting devices including a first image projection lighting device, a central controller, and a communications system which permits the central controller to communicate with the plurality of image projection lighting devices. The first image projection lighting device is comprised of a camera, and a light valve, wherein the light valve is used to project a first projected image onto a projection surface. The camera of the first image projection light device can capture at least a portion of the first projected image projected from the light valve to form a first captured image. At least a portion of the first captured image is projected as a second projected image by the first image projection lighting device onto the projection surface creating a video feedback loop.

Abstract: A stage lighting apparatus includes a lamp and a first light valve, which cooperate to project a first image and a second image wherein the second image is created by applying a function to a plurality of pixels of the first image. The plurality of pixels of the first image may be arranged in a straight line. Applying the function to the plurality of pixels of the first image may cause first, second, third, and fourth sets of the plurality of pixels to deviate from the straight line in first, second, third, and fourth directions, respectively.

Abstract: Minute fibers are added to an alginate to form a fiber-alginate mixture or compound. The minute fibers may be man made such as nylon or may be natural such as hemp. The fiber-alginate mixture or compound is used in forming a mold, which may be used in casting directly from the human body. The addition of the minute fibers to the alginate creates enormous tear strength, which is far better than the tear strength of the alginate alone. The alginate and the fibers should be mixed in an alginate to fiber ratio by weight of about twenty-four to one for a natural fiber and a ratio of four to one for a man made fiber.

Abstract: An application independent method for monitoring file system requests made by any application program, storing changes made to a first copy of a selected file by the application program into a first file and synchronizing the selected file, whether the file is open or closed, with a second copy of the selected file. The monitoring and storing process is repeated each time a file system request to write into the selected file is made by the application program to track changes made to the selected file. At the time of synchronization, if the selected file is closed, all the changes that are stored in the first file are applied to a second copy of the selected file. If, however, the selected file is open, a portion of the changes are selected pursuant to a predetermined time period and applied to a second copy of the selected file. As a result, both copies of the selected files are identical, thereby synchronizing them.

Abstract: A technique is provided for keeping rodents and other pests out of warehouses and other buildings. A pest control device or guard is provided which is attached or fixed near the bottom surface of a garage door. The pest control device can adjust to uneven ground surfaces so that a fence or guard is provided to prevent pests, such as rats from entering buildings. The pest control device may be comprised of first, second, and third brackets which are connected together and can be mounted to a garage door. The brackets may be L-shaped. A plurality of pins is connected to the first, second, and third brackets so that each of the plurality of pins can move with respect to the first, second, and third brackets.

Abstract: A protective covering for a handle is disclosed comprising a front portion, comprised of a soft material and a rear portion, comprised of a water resistant material, attached to the front portion. The protective covering may be attached in a manner so that the rear portion comes in contact with the handle and thus provides a protective barrier against moisture and germs. The protective covering may be removably attached to the handle. The protective covering may be comprised of an attachment portion, into which a bottle or non-spill child's cup can be inserted. At least one object, such as an ornamental object or child play object, can be attached to the front portion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a net, which can be attached to an automobile so that the net covers a substantial portion of a front grill of the automobile to prevent insects or debris from entering the front grill. A first side of the net may be attached to a hood of the automobile and a second side of the net may be attached to a front license plate of the automobile. The net may be attached to a pocket section, and the net can be detached from the automobile and rolled up into the pocket section. The net may be attached to a material having substantially the size and shape of a license plate. The net may flare outward from a first side attached to the material to a second side, which is opposite the first side.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a lamp which produces a first light which may be a white light; a first light valve, a second light valve, a first color separator, and a first aperture device. The first color separator receives the white light from the lamp, and separates the white light into a first color light and a first residual light. The first aperture device receives the first color light and the first aperture device can be controlled to modify a frequency of the first color light to the first light valve. The second light valve receives at least a portion of the first residual light. The first aperture device could also be controlled to substantially block at least a portion of the first color light.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a strap to a pair of eyeglasses is disclosed which may include first and second connection devices and first and second springs. Each connection device may have a loop, a first portion, and a second portion. Each loop may be used to attach the respective connection device to a temple leg of a pair of eyeglasses. Each loop may be separate and distinct from the strap. A method is disclosed comprising bending a first portion of the first connection device from an original state so that the first portion of the first connection device can fit into the first spring. The method may also include inserting the first connection device into the first spring, and bending the first portion of the first connection device back to the original state of the first portion so that the first connection device becomes locked onto the first spring.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for accessing a web site quickly is provided. Part of the computer software for implementing the present invention will be called “See You Again Shortcut™” software in this application. The “See You Again Shortcut™” software gives visitors to the vendor's web site, the ability to create a shortcut link to access the vendor's web site. The shortcut link may appear on the visitor's display. The shortcut link may be a logo or trademark of the vendor. The shortcut link may appear on the desktop display, start menu display, favorites menu display, Windows (TRADEMARKED) QuickLaunch Bar display, or in any other manner on the visitor's display. Selecting the shortcut link on the visitor display will cause a web page of the vendor's web site to appear on the visitor's display.

Abstract: A plurality of data records is provided, each data record having paired keys comprised of a first key and a second key. The first key identifies each data record in a certain manner and the second key identifies each data record in a different manner. The paired keys can be used to for example, by the first key identifying the original business identity which the data record belongs to, while the second key may identify the current business identity which the data record belongs to. In this way pre-merger data, for example, and post merger data can be retained. In one embodiment an apparatus is provided comprising a first table of data records and a second table of data records. The tables of data records may be stored in a computer memory.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a tray which is rotatably connected to a base. The tray can be comprised of a plurality of recesses, wherein each of the plurality of recesses is adapted to receive a corresponding one of a plurality of garbage cans. Each of the plurality of garbage cans can be placed in a corresponding recess so that when the tray is rotated with respect to the base, the position of any of the plurality of garbage cans with respect to the base changes. This allows easy access to the appropriate garbage can such as an open garbage can. One or more handles may be connected to the tray to help rotate the tray.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a puppet and a medical instrument is disclosed. The medical instrument may be a medicine dispenser and may be comprised of a tube portion and a handle portion. The puppet may have an opening such as a mouth portion, from which the tube portion of the medicine dispenser can protrude. The puppet may have a chamber into which a hand can be inserted.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for repairing nail pops in a wallboard is disclosed. The apparatus can be placed In a first state in which it acts as a cutting tool and can be used to cut a bore hole into a wallboard to separate a popped nail from the wallboard. The apparatus can also be placed in a second state in which it acts as a driving or impact tool and can be used to drive the popped nail which has been separated from the wallboard, into a framing support. The apparatus may be comprised of first and connecting members and a cutting member. The driving member may have an elongated core and may be connected by the connecting member to the cutting member. The driving member may be able to slide with respect to the connecting member to allow the apparatus to change from the first state to the second state.

Abstract: An telecommunications access device is disclosed which allows an administrator to set an amount of time per day that a user can access the Internet or use a telephone. The telecommunications access device may be permanently electrically connected to first and second telecommunications lines each of which may include a telephone cord and a plug. The first telecommunications line may be electrically connected to a port of a computer processor. The second telecommunications line may be electrically connected to a port of a telephone jack. The telecommunications access device may include a keypad, which allows the user to enter a user code, which permits the user to access, the Internet or use a telephone, if the amount of time has not expired. The telecommunications access device may include a display, which dynamically displays the amount of time that the user has remaining to access the Internet for a particular day.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device that attaches to sporting equipment for the purpose of generating an audible sound under predetermined conditions. The device 10 is selectively attached to hand held sporting equipment, such as a golf club 18 and tennis racquet 38, that travels through a sweeping motion. By attachment of the sound generating device to the aforementioned equipment it will be possible to cause audible sounds under abrupt increases in velocity. The device of the preferred embodiment is comprised of a sound generation element 12 such as pliable material, and may include a means of attachment element 14. The sound generation element 12 can be permanently or semi-permanently fixed to the sporting equipment. In the permanent/semi-permanent state the sound generation element is fixedly positioned by means of adhesive 40, or any other bonding means known within the art, to the sporting equipment thereby having no need for a means of an attachment element 14.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a first device for holding one or more arrows and a second device fixed to the first device for attaching the first device and the one or more arrows to an archery bow. The second device is comprised of a flexible material, which can be wrapped around a trunk of the archery bow to attach the second device and the first device to the archery bow. A second apparatus may be provided which is identical to the first apparatus. The second apparatus may be comprised of a third device which can be used together with the first device for holding one or more arrows; and a fourth device fixed to the third device for attaching the third device and the one or more arrows to an archery bow.

Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed comprising a plurality of image projection lighting devices including a first image projection lighting device, a central controller, and a communications system which permits the central controller to communicate with the plurality of image projection lighting devices. The first image projection lighting device is comprised of a camera, and a light valve, wherein the light valve is used to project a first projected image onto a projection surface. The camera of the first image projection light device can capture at least a portion of the first projected image projected from the light valve to form a first captured image. At least a portion of the first captured image is projected as a second projected image by the first image projection lighting device onto the projection surface creating a video feedback loop.