Abstract: An improved exercise assembly structured to be struck by a user includes a base supporting a shaft on a supporting surface. A support shaft extends outwardly from the supporting surface. At least one target is connected to the support shaft and extends outwardly. The at least one target is connected to a breakaway mechanism, which is connected to a rotational fitting, which connects to the support shaft. The target is able to be struck and rotate around the shaft via the rotational fitting. Upon a misdirected striking (force) inflicting on the target, the breakaway mechanism mitigates forces away from the shaft and rotational fitting in order to reduce total stress on the assembly.

Abstract: A solar powered road lamp apparatus includes a mounting cup for embedding in a recess in a mounting surface; a light assembly removably fitted within the mounting cup, the light assembly including a power source and a light source connected to the power source so that the light source emits light over the mounting surface, and a solar cell structure connected to the power source for recharging the power source. The cup preferably is formed of plastic or biodegradable material. The framework preferably includes a top structure having a light directing channel, adjacent to the light source for directing light from the light source through the framework and over the mounting surface, and a solar cell exposure port above the solar cell, a base plate spaced below the top structure, and at least one bolt interconnecting the top structure and the base plate. The apparatus preferably additionally includes a translucent or transparent core structure clamped between the top structure and the base plate.

Abstract: A wireless, battery powered tattooing apparatus employing a stable voltage regulator to provide stable control of the operation of the tattoo applicator. A user interface enables an artist to select a desired reciprocation frequency for the needle movement of the tattoo applicator. The selected setting is used to generate a particular voltage from the voltage regulator that in turn, controls the frequency of the needle reciprocations. A wireless receiver receives operational commands to control the tattoo applicator from a remote transmitter thereby keeping the artist's hands free to work.

Abstract: A wireless, battery powered tattooing apparatus employing a stable voltage regulator to provide stable control of the operation of the tattoo applicator. A user interface enables an artist to select a desired reciprocation frequency for the needle movement of the tattoo applicator. The selected setting is used to generate a particular voltage from the voltage regulator that in turn, controls the frequency of the needle reciprocations. A wireless receiver receives operational commands to control the tattoo applicator from a remote transmitter thereby keeping the artist's hands free to work.

Abstract: A differentiator for a vending machine includes a drive motor which drives a threaded shaft. A carrier with a port adapted to receive the threaded shaft defines the base of the differentiator with the head of the differentiator pivotally mounted on the base. A biasing spring between the base and the head urges the head into an angular orientation. A surface which supports a stack of items marketed by the vending machine provides an environment in which the differentiator works. The differentiator is mounted under the support surface. The support surface includes a slot therein. The differentiator is mounted so that differentiator head, on the differentiator base is positioned in the slot of the support surface. One end of the angularly oriented head extends above the support surface, through the slot and, when carried forward by the base, separates an item from the stack of items supported on the support surface.

Abstract: A first global position signal receiver (GPS receiver), at an undefined location, receives first global position signal data (GPS Data) from global position satellites, in orbit above the earth. The first signal data defines a first location for the first receiver, however, the location defined is inaccurate, with respect to the actual location of the first receiver. A second GPS receiver, spaced from the first GPS receiver, at a second undefined location, receives second GPS Data from the satellites. The second GPS Data defines a second location for the second GPS receiver, the location defined being inaccurate with respect to the actual location of the second receiver. The first GPS Data and the second GPS Data are applied to a computer programmed to combine both signal data mathematically and to calculate the difference between the two GPS Data. The difference between the two data defines a distance and a direction between the first defined location and the second defined location.

Abstract: A first global position signal receiver (GPS receiver), at an undefined location, receives first global position signal data (GPS Data)from global position satellites, in orbit above the earth. The first signal data defines a first location for the first receiver, however, the location defined is inaccurate, with respect to the actual location of the first receiver. A second GPS receiver, spaced from the first GPS receiver, at a second undefined location, receives second GPS Data from the satellites. The second GPS Data defines a second location for the second GPS receiver, the location defined being inaccurate with respect to the actual location of the second receiver. The first GPS Data and the second GPS Data are applied to a computer programmed to combine both signal data mathematically and to calculate the difference between the two GPS Data. The difference between the two data defines a distance and a direction between the first defined location and the second defined location.

Abstract: A global position satellite receiver (GPS receiver) is located in a fixed, undefined location on or in the vacinity of a golf course. The distance and direction between the fixed GPS receiver and a pin on the green of a hole on the golf course is measured using conventional distance and direction measuring apparatus. This is a first measured leg. A mobile GPS receiver, with computer, is on the golf course. A golf ball is on the fairway of the hole. The fixed GPS receiver receivers first global position satellite signals (GPS Data) from global position satellites in orbit above the earth, the first GPS Data defining a location for the fixed GPS receiver. The mobile GPS receiver receives second GPS Data from the global position satellites which defines a location for the mobile GPS receiver. Both sets of GPS Data are identically contaminated and both location definitions are unreliable, in accuracy.

Abstract: A global position receiver receives navigation signal from navigation satellites, in space, from a fixed location on a golf course, the location defined in stable location data. Location data derived from the navigation signals defines the fixed location in unstable location data. The stable location data and the unstable location data are compared for generating an error signal. A mobile global position receiver, on a fairway of the golf receives concurrently transmitted navigation signals from the navigation satellites from an undefined location. Location data derived from the navigation signals by the mobile unit defining the location of the mobile unit in unstable location data is combined with the error signal generating stable location data defining the undefined location of the mobile unit on the fairway. The distance and direction of a golf ball from the mobile unit, are measured.