Abstract: A method for developing new products for introduction into the marketplace comprises providing a plurality of pools with each pool serving as a repository for new product concepts, ideas, or partially developed products. A predetermined number of new product concepts are registered into each pool according to predetermined subject matter associated therewith. One concept is selected from each pool for further development. Each selected concept is engineered to optimize its intended utility function and a degree of proprietary protection is then acquired therefor. Having obtained proprietary protection for the selected concept, the concept is marketed to potential manufacturers for the purpose of obtaining a license therewith. A licensee obtains the rights to manufacture and distribute the product in exchange for royalties on sales thereof. Royalties on sales are distributed first to the submitter of the selected concept and, in smaller proportions, to the other pool submitters and pool manager.

Abstract: A system for verifying the detection of a fire event by a fire detection device utilizing multiple air condition sensors includes a programmable logic circuit that evaluates whether input data supplied thereto by the sensors satisfies predetermined threshold parameters. If the input data matches one particular parameter, the other threshold parameters are decreased and evaluation frequency is increased. The circuit energizes an alarm if input data from the sensors satisfies the particular parameter and at least one of the decreased parameters or if the input data satisfies at least two non-decreased parameters. Therefore, a fire event sensed by one sensor is verified by another sensor before causing an alarm. At power-up, the circuit compares initial input data with the predetermined parameters and modifies the parameters if the input data is within respective predetermined ranges. This also decreases false alarms.

Abstract: A system for verifying the detection of a fire event by a fire detection device utilizing multiple air condition sensors includes a programmable logic circuit that evaluates whether input data supplied thereto by the sensors satisfies predetermined threshold parameters. If the input data matches one particular parameter, the other threshold parameters are decreased and evaluation frequency is increased. The circuit energizes an alarm if input data from the sensors satisfies the particular parameter and at least one of the decreased parameters or if the input data satisfies at least two non-decreased parameters. Therefore, a fire event sensed by one sensor is verified by another sensor before causing an alarm. At power-up, the circuit compares initial input data with the predetermined parameters and modifies the parameters if the input data is within respective predetermined ranges. This also decreases false alarms.

Abstract: A method for developing new products for introduction into the marketplace comprises the steps of providing a plurality of pools with each pool serving as a repository for new product concepts, ideas, or partially developed products. Each pool receives a predetermined number of new product concepts for registration according to the predetermined subject matter associated with each pool. One new product concept is selected from each pool for further development. Each selected new product concept is engineered to optimize its intended utility function. A degree of proprietary protection is then acquired relative to the engineered concept. Having obtained proprietary protection for the selected new product concept, potential licensees for the new product are identified and pursued for the purpose of executing a licensing agreement whereby the licensee will be granted the right to manufacture and sell the selected new product in the marketplace in exchange for royalties on sales.

Abstract: A method for developing new products for introduction into the marketplace comprises providing a plurality of pools with each pool serving as a repository for new product concepts, ideas, or partially developed products. A predetermined number of new product concepts are registered into each pool according to predetermined subject matter associated therewith. One concept is selected from each pool for further development. Each selected concept is engineered to optimize its intended utility function and a degree of proprietary protection is then acquired therefor. Having obtained proprietary protection for the selected concept, the concept is marketed to potential manufacturers for the purpose of obtaining a license therewith. A licensee obtains the rights to manufacture and distribute the product in exchange for royalties on sales thereof. Royalties on sales are distributed first to the submitter of the selected concept and, in smaller proportions, to the other pool submitters and pool manager.

Abstract: A biodegradable target for use in skeet/trap shooting environment comprises a cellulose wood flour of at least fifty percent (50%) of the weight of the target which is combined with water so as to form a malleable mass. Added to the mass are selected items, preferably one and one-half to five percent by weight, such as a surfactant, to facilitate the mixture of the wood flour and other elements, an organic binder to hold the elements together and a release agent to allow for release of the formed target from the mold after heating. Control agents to either hasten or retard the drying of the mixture after the heating step can be used. A brittle agent is added to the malleable mass so that the target will break apart upon impact with gun shot or the ground. A moisture repellant coating can be in the form of a resin-like shell which covers the outside of the target with slight penetration thereon.