Abstract: An extendable, telescoping multi-purpose baton that holds one or more tools in such a way that a user can use the baton and another tool at the same time while at least one hand remains free. The baton is extended by a propulsion mechanism permitting controlled speed and force of extension. The telescoping mechanism may be electrically or pneumatically operated and can be extended with sufficient speed and force to deliver a blow or jab when impacting the target, at a distant significantly longer than the user's arm length, permitting use from a safe distance.

Abstract: An extendable, telescoping multi-purpose baton that holds one or more tools in such a way that a user can use the baton and another tool at the same time while at least one hand remains free. The baton is extended by a propulsion mechanism permitting controlled speed and force of extension. The telescoping mechanism may be electrically or pneumatically operated and can be extended with sufficient speed and force to deliver a blow or jab when impacting the target, at a distant significantly longer than the user's arm length, permitting use from a safe distance.

Abstract: A method and system for obtaining tradesman services, the method including creating a database of tradesmen according to skill category; receiving a request to perform a service or work by a tradesman in a selected skill category at a selected time and at a geographical location; broadcasting the request among at least a portion of the tradesmen in the selected category in the database; conducting an auction to perform the requested service or work among the tradesmen to whom the request was broadcast, including receiving at least one bid from at least one of the tradesman; displaying the bid on communication devices of a customer requesting the service or work and other tradesman in the auction; receiving a customer selection of one of the displayed bids; and notifying the tradesman who made the selected bid.