Abstract: A magnetic spring clip device is designed that attaches to a writing instrument, lighting instrument, or any other similar type device. The invention further provides a magnetic spring clip system that enables a person to better secure various types of instruments to the person's clothing. In this system, a magnet attached to the arm of the spring clip forms an attraction to a magnet housed in the instrument. This magnetic attraction causes the magnets to come together thereby securing any material inserted between the magnets.

Abstract: A multiple function animal furniture structure and method for providing housing to an animal are disclosed. In an embodiment, the multiple function animal furniture structure comprises a plurality of sides. The plurality of sides comprises a top side, a bottom side, a back side, a front side, and at least one side wall. The front side comprises a front side opening. In addition, at least one of the sides comprises an opening comprising a character shape. The multiple function animal furniture structure further comprises a detachable and extendable ramp member, wherein the ramp member provides a surface suitable for an animal to climb to the top side.

Abstract: An animal housing is disclosed. In an embodiment, the animal housing comprises a cage having at least one cage side comprising a door. The door is movably attached to a cage side of the cage. In addition, the door is openable to provide an opening in the side of sufficient size to allow a desirable animal to pass therethrough. The animal housing further comprises an outer covering comprising a plurality of outer covering sides, wherein the outer covering comprises a first outer covering side secured to a second outer covering side by a magnet.

Abstract: A magnetic pocket pouch is designed to attach to the pocket of a clothing item. The magnetic pocket pouch has front side, a backside and an extension from the backside capable of folding either forward or backward. When folded in a forward or closed position, the pocket pouch fits inside the pocket of a clothing item. Magnets on the front side and the extension connect to close and secure the outer side of the pocket between the front side and extension of the pouch thereby securing the pouch to the pocket of the clothing item. The extension also folds back in an open position. In this position, magnets on the extension and backside of the pouch connect and secure the outer wall of the clothing item pocket between the backside and extension of the pouch. In the closed position, the pouch hangs outside the pocket of the clothing item.

Abstract: A magnetic clip device attaches to the clothing of a person and uses magnetic fields to secure the clip to the person's clothing and the secure instruments to the magnetic clip. The clip comprises a strip of flexible material preferably of a generally linear ship. The material having two ends with a magnet incorporated and secured to each end of the material. The flexible characteristic of the material enables the person to bend the material such that the magnetic on the opposite ends attract each other.

Abstract: A trailer hitch alignment apparatus for use in assisting the driver of a towing vehicle to align a trailer hitch ball carried by said towing vehicle with a trailer hitch socket carried by a trailer. This apparatus includes a pair of guide member having magnetic bases for coupling with the towing vehicle and trailer, and having a visual indicator. This apparatus also includes an alert activated by a proximity switch.

Abstract: An animal furniture bed having one side open to allow for storing of objects in an area of the bed below the sleeping surface. The bottom of that open side has a lip element that extends the complete length of that side to prevent objects from rolling out of the furniture bed. Lips can also extend upward from each side to create an area in which to place a sleeping pad for an animal. The pad serves as the animal bed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose furniture structure and system may be used for caring for an animal throughout the life of the animal. For small animals such as puppies, this furniture system may be used as a dwelling in which the owner may train the animal to behave in a desired manner. Animal toys may be stored in the animal living space as well. A removable barrier such as a grate or plastic ventilated sheet may cover a front opening to prevent undesirable movement of the animal in and out of the furniture structure. Animals may use a detachable ramp member to climb to the top of the furniture structure. For larger or older animals, the furniture structure may serve as a bed or as a means to help the animal get into the bed of the owner. The furniture structure may form a bed for animals of all ages. The bed may be positioned adjacent an owner's bed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose furniture structure and system may be used for caring for an animal throughout the life of the animal. For small animals such as puppies, this furniture system may be used to train the animal to behave in a desired manner. Animal toys are stored in the animal living space as well. Animals may use a detachable ramp member to climb to the top of the furniture structure. The ramp is extendable allowing for the ability to vary the length of the ramp. This feature enables the owner to change the angle of inclination of the ramp to accommodate animals that may have difficulty climbing steeper ramp inclines. For larger or older animals, the extendable ramp may serve as a bed or as a means to help the animal get into the bed of the owner. The furniture piece may be positioned adjacent an owner's bed.

Abstract: A system for facilitating the backing of a vehicle to couple a hitch and trailer, the system including one or more cameras providing visual images to the vehicle driver to assist in backing the vehicle and making the coupling.

Abstract: A multi-purpose furniture structure and system can be used for caring for an animal throughout the life of the animal. For small animals such as puppies, this furniture system can be used as a dwelling in which the owner can train the animal to behave in a desired manner. Animal toys are stored in-the animal living space as well. A removable barrier such as a grate or plastic ventilated sheet could cover a front opening to prevent undesirable movement of the animal in and out of the furniture structure. Animals can use a detachable ramp member to climb to the top of the furniture structure. For larger or older animals, the furniture structure can serve a bed or as a means to help the animal get into the bed of the owner. The furniture structure can form a bed for animals of all ages. The bed can be positioned adjacent an owner's bed.

Abstract: An animal furniture bed having one side open to allow for storing of objects in an area of the bed below the sleeping surface. The bottom of that open side has a lip element that extends the complete length of that side to prevent objects from rolling out of the furniture bed. Lips can also extend upward from each side to create an area in which to place a sleeping pad for an animal. The pad serves as the animal bed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose furniture structure and system can be used for caring for an animal throughout the life of the animal. For small animals such as puppies, this furniture system can be used to train the animal to behave in a desired manner. Animal toys are stored in the animal living space as well. Animals can use a detachable ramp member to climb to the top of the furniture structure. The ramp is extendable allowing for the ability to vary the length of the ramp. This feature enables the owner to change the angle of inclination of the ramp to accommodate animals that may have difficulty climbing steeper ramp inclines. For larger or older animals, the extendable ramp can serve a bed or as a means to help the animal get into the bed of the owner. The furniture piece can be positioned adjacent an owner's bed.

Abstract: A flashlight having a magnet incorporated into the electrical circuit of the flashlight. This flashlight may further include a flexible member which either is provided with a light or conducts light, which flexible member is also provided with a magnet for coupling with the magnet in the circuit.

Abstract: An improved illuminated writing instrument comprises a writing element, a lighting element and an attaching element. The writing and lighting elements are secured to each other via the attaching element. The writing and lighting are secured to each other through openings in the attaching element. The attaching element has an exterior surface formed of elastic grippers that provide increased stability between the user and the writing instrument. The attaching element also has the capability to alter its shape in response to pressure from the user's fingers. This capability to alter the shape of the attaching element enables the user to easily and comfortably hold the writing instrument.

Abstract: A holder for utilitarian tools having a holder body, which defines one docks for receiving a writing instrument, and another dock for receiving a flashlight. The writing instrument and flashlight are secured in place using a magnetic coupling mechanism. The hold further includes a clip for securing the holder to another object, for example, a shirt pocket.

Abstract: A writing instrument having an elongated body housing a writing mechanism and having an engagement surface that is magnetic or magnetizable. The instrument further includes a rigid clip supported by the elongated body, and a clip magnet supported by the clip and positioned on the clip sufficient to line up with and engage the engagement surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a removable magnetic clasp for eyeglasses. The eyeglasses have a right temple bar and a left temple bar pivotally attached to an eyeglasses frame body. The magnetic clasp comprises: a first connector and a second connector; a first magnet being positioned on the first connector and a second magnet being positioned on the second connector. A channel extends through a portion of each connector and the channel is configured to so as to allow a temple bar to slide through the channel. The removable magnetic clasp, when attached to eyeglasses, allows for the first and second magnets to remain in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed but separated by clothing material, the attractive magnetic communication imparting a gripping force on the clothing material sufficient enough to substantially prevent relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a spring clip formed from wire and configured for attaching to an object. A base is attached to the clip in which the base has a least one magnet. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with each temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be partially positioned within at least one recess in the base and the magnet can be fixed in the recess or rotate within the recess.

Abstract: An eyeglasses clasp for maintaining eyeglasses on a clothing material. The clasp comprises at least one magnetic means engaged with the eyeglasses temple bars that align with each other but not with the eyeglasses frame body midpoint when the temple bars are closed. The magnets are in attractive magnetic communication when the temple bars are closed. The clasp is used by pivoting one of the temple bars into the closed position. The frame body and closed temple bar are then positioned on one side of a clothing material. The second temple bar is then pivoted into the closed position such that it is on the other side of the clothing material. With the temple bars closed, the magnets are in attractive magnetic communication and impart a gripping force on the article of clothing. The gripping force substantially prevents relative movement between the temple bars and the clothing material.