Abstract: A one piece positive contact bowling ball retriever device, having no moving parts. It is secured to the inside of the ball return wheel and circum rotates with the wheel. It has a lead finger guide designed to assist in the differentiating of pins and the ball, as the pins go their way the lead finger guide captures, guides and holds the ball in its concave radius to be lifted and deposited in one smooth continuous flowing motion for subsequent discharge into the bowling ball return. This positive contact device nether contributes to nor is it affected by slippage and drag caused by the oil and dust normally associated with automatic bowling machinery. By using this positive contact device, ball friction will no longer have to be artificially supplied by the use of temporary rubber ball kickers and the machine r.p.m.s can be reduced for longer equipment life and more economical operation. Ball retriever 1 eliminates the need for manufactures to friction compensate by operating at 36 r.p.

Abstract: A one piece positive contact bowling ball retriever device, having no moving parts. It is secured to the inside of the ball return wheel and circum rotates with the wheel. It has a lead finger guide designed to assist in the differentiating of pins and the ball, as the pins go their way the lead finger guide captures, guides and holds the ball in its concave radius to be lifted and deposited in one smooth continuous flowing motion for subsequent discharge into the bowling ball return. This positive contact device nether contributes to nor is it affected by slippage and drag caused by the oil and dust normally associated with automatic bowling machinery. By using this positive contact device, ball friction will no longer have to be artificially supplied by the use of temporary rubber ball kickers and the machine r.p.m.s can be reduced for longer equipment life and more economical operation. Ball retriever 1 eliminates the need for manufactures to friction compensate by operating at 36 r.p.

Abstract: A position location device that is self powered and worn or carried by a child, pet, or a person with impaired senses such as sight or hearing. The device is a stand alone device, in that it is totally self contained and requires absolutely no external inputs of power or data. Because the device is a stand alone and not dependent on transmitted signals or radiated data, the unit is not susceptible to unwanted transient radiated noise interference or atmospheric noise phenomenon. After an adjustable preset time delay triggers a visual and audio alarm, a monitoring person can easily locate the impaired person before any potential danger occurs. A small child or a person with impaired senses carrying this device is allowed to walk or play freely. If the child or person with impaired senses walks off or gets lost, the device will automatically trigger at the preset time which will alert the monitoring person as to the location of the person.

Abstract: A novel electric, gear driven, frequency controlled oscillating device that oscillates a toy mouse or other toys to amuse, occupy, and entertain pets. Because this unit is gear driven, it provides enough torque to insure self restarting after being stopped by a playful cat. The device has a low profile, thereby making it difficult to tip over. The cat toy operates in a very low variable voltage range, 6 volts DC, for maximum safety. The device is battery operated and has no exposed wires for pets to chew on. Device may be mounted in virtually any plane for further variation.