Abstract: An electro-mechanical housing for forming electronic components' wire leads to make plug-together parts or building blocks using only the wire leads of the electronic components to make electronic circuits incorporated in the mechanical structures. A reusable electro-mechanical plug that has means for attaching external devices to the plug-together parts or building blocks using only the wire leads from these external devices and a non-conductive housing to form an electro-mechanical plug.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical housing for forming electronic components' wire leads to make plug-together parts or building blocks using only the wire leads of the electronic components to make electronic circuits incorporated in the mechanical structures. A reusable electro-mechanical plug that has means for attaching external devices to the plug-together parts or building blocks using only the wire leads from these external devices and a non-conductive housing to form an electro-mechanical plug.

Abstract: An interactive book, or other material, that may be edited by the general public is provided. The interactive material may also hold imbedded links to dedicated Internet websites. The present interactive book allows for multiple people to be able to constantly update and track information contained in the book.

Abstract: An interactive figurine with electrical components is provided. The interactive figurine may have a predetermined background story that is provided to the user upon purchase. The electrical components of the interactive figurine may be, for example, touch sensitive arms and/or legs capable of receiving and/or transmitting energy, audio, and other data from a second source. The interactive figurine may contain a rechargeable power source, lights, a microprocessor and an analog switch for controlling arm and/or leg functions. In an embodiment, an audio transmission may be made through the arm(s). A remote may control various features of the figurine. The figurine may also contain connection means to a hand held device for reprogramming of internal microprocessor.

Abstract: An interactive figurine with electrical components is provided. The interactive figurine may have a predetermined background story that is provided to the user upon purchase. The electrical components of the interactive figurine may be, for example, touch sensitive arms and/or legs capable of receiving and/or transmitting energy, audio, and other data from a second source. The interactive figurine may contain a rechargeable power source, lights, a microprocessor and an analog switch for controlling arm and/or leg functions. In an embodiment, an audio transmission may be made through the arm(s). A remote may control various features of the figurine. The figurine may also contain connection means to a hand held device for reprogramming of internal microprocessor.

Abstract: A battery holder containing 2 or more batteries connected to allow multiple voltage outputs. Each output being protected by an automatically resettable circuit to limit maximum current under all possible external connections and sound an alarm or produce a visual indication or both if any output current is exceeded. Protection and alarm are designed to sense current levels and work in holders with weak batteries, alkaline cells, mercury cells, lithium cells, rechargeable cells, and any cell with voltage greater than 1 volt. Protection and alarm will also work when battery holder has some batteries not installed. Protection circuits are not part of the batteries and remain with the battery holder when batteries are changed.

Abstract: A system that enhances upon current stereo audio wireless transmission/reception solutions by converting stereo audio to monaural audio and adding remote control functionality configured to appear as audio thus eliminating the need for additional digital wireless channels or resources. Namely—Audio plus Remote Control System (ARCS).

Abstract: A housing used to combine a standard electronic prototype system and a modular block system with stackable connectors to achieve a design system that allows for safe assembly of circuits of a more complex nature than can be achieved by either system alone.

Abstract: A battery holder containing positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resetable fuse to electronically limit the maximum current that can be drawn from circuits built using reusable electronic component housings. A power supply with similar housing to reusable battery holders, also designed to limit maximum current and perform electrically equivalent to two or more battery holders. A reusable electronic housing with means for attaching any two leaded electronic component for insertion into quick connect assembly system. This housing also contains a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resetable fuse to electroniclly limit the maximum current that can be sent through the attached two leaded component.

Abstract: The integrity, connection and location of cable wire termination extending between two different points is checked for shorts between wires and open wires. The actual remote termination plug configuration can be mapped from testing end to determine remote plug wiring. The actual location of the remote terminated end is identified either by a visual indicator, a electronically recorded message made by operator at time of cable termination, or both.

Abstract: The integrity, connection and location of cable wire termination extending between two different points is checked for shorts between wires and open wires. The actual remote termination plug configuration can be mapped from testing end to determine remote plug wiring. The actual location of the remote terminated end is identified either by a visual indicator, a electronically recorded message made by operator at time of cable termination, or both.

Abstract: A method and system with a magnetically attractive breadboard and associated devices for constructing and testing electronic circuits. The breadboard can comprise a single or multi-layer circuit board with metallic foil conductors that can be connected to magnetically attractive pads. Electrical contacts between the pads and foil conductors can be made by wrapping the foil over an edge of insulating material. The insulating material can comprise a flexible insulation sheet with the desired circuit printed thereon. The electronic components are preferably supported by component holders which contain magnets that are attracted to the breadboard. The component holders facilitate attachment of the components to the foil conductors. A circuit can be built by selecting the desired component holder, plugging the component into the component holder, and then attaching the component holder to the breadboard on the proper foil conductor to complete the circuit.

Abstract: A method and system with a magnetically attractive breadboard and associated devices for constructing and testing electronic circuits. The breadboard can comprise a single or multi-layer circuit board with metallic foil conductors that can be connected to magnetically attractive pads. Electrical contacts between the pads and foil conductors can be made by wrapping the foil over an edge of insulating material. The insulating material can comprise a flexible insulation sheet with the desired circuit printed thereon. The electronic components are preferably supported by component holders which contain magnets that are attracted to the breadboard. The component holders facilitate attachment of the components to the foil conductors. A circuit can be built by selecting the desired component holder, plugging he component into the component holder, and then attaching the component holder to the breadboard on the proper foil conductor to complete the circuit.

Abstract: Enjoyable propulsion toys can be readily propelled by special magnetic impulse reaction systems. The toys include attractive resilient projectiles which are constructed of foam rubber in order to be safe for children. The projectiles are propelled from base units which contain circuitry for the magnetic impulse reaction systems. Preferably, the circuitry includes a flash tube for emitting a flash of light when the projectile is propelled. Desirably, the circuitry also includes an acoustical generator to generate propulsion sounds when the projectile is propelled. The projectile can be in the form of a: toy rocket, toy airplane, toy glider, toy wheeled vehicle, or toy bullet.

Abstract: An attractive magnetic dart system provides exciting games which are fun, educational and entertaining. Advantageously, the user-friendly system utilizes safe magnetic darts which will not harm people or damage walls, furniture, etc. surrounding the target. The safe magnetic darts each have a magnetic head with a flat front face, which is preferably much larger than the body of the dart. In the preferred form, the magnetic darts have long fins fabricated of a sponge-like material, such as urethane, to. enhance and better stabilize the flight of the darts. Desirably, the magnetic heads of the darts are heavier than the combined weight of the bodies and fins of the darts to further enhance magnetic contact of the magnetic head of the dart to the target. The magnetic dart preferably has optical viewing portions to view the target when aiming the dart and to view the portion of the target that the dart has struck.

Abstract: A user-friendly process and fail safe system instantaneously identifies, locates, and help retrieve products and their contents in drawers, shelves, rooms, offices, stores, warehouses, etc. The efficient process and economical system is particularly useful to quickly and accurately identify, locate and help retrieve: computer discs, compact discs, software diskettes, video tapes, audio tapes, and their cases; books; files; boxes, cartons, storage bins, and other containers. In the reliable process and low power system, an electrically conductive label is placed on each product. Each label is easily coded to uniquely specify the product or its contents and storage location. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other visual, audible or mechanical signaling devices are positioned in proximity to the stored products and are in electrical contact with the labels on the products, as well as with a central processing unit (CPU) or other equipment used to specify and select the product.