Abstract: Ultra low cost and low maintenance one-way mosquito trap that is easy to enter with standard lures like water alone but has a non-intuitive to the mosquito method to stop them from finding the reverse path out. Other benefits are even if neglected never becomes a part of the problem, one embodiment does not require power. No stick tapes needed, no messy oils, no pesticides or hazardous materials needed. Can use a recycled soda bottle to be environmentally friendly. A diseased carrying mosquito enters and cannot escape stopping the spread of disease. A true one-way mosquito trap.

Abstract: This invention relates to cooking utensils having at least dual means to mechanically stabilize a cooking utensil to a Pan/pot/holding tray or lid where the effort to place it in a set location is user friendly as well as the ability to remove the utensil at a static state is likewise effortless. This system requires at least one matching pair of magnets and a second mechanical means to stabilize the utensil and a means to protect the magnet on the heated source.

Abstract: An article of manufacture that rests under a computer keyboards to add storage with organizer base, and keyboard mating mechanism. A preferred embodiment includes the keyboard mating mechanism that pivots. A preferred embodiment includes the keyboard mating mechanism has to hold a computer keyboard.

Abstract: A curved disc joystick or pad with improved performance, reliability and durability can be used as a cursor pointing device for computers, remote controls, video games, consumer electronics, industrial controllers, automotive and other applications. A conductive spring or sheath connects to a conductive curved rubber transducer which can be deflected to make contact with conductors on a printed circuit board, providing electrical outputs to a microprocessor or other device. A ribbed locking extension may be added to automate the assembly process. In addition, a collar may be provided to produce a controllable product, both in terms of manufacturing and performance.

Abstract: A curved disc joystick or pad with improved performance, reliability and durability can be used as a cursor pointing device for computers, remote controls, video games, consumer electronics, industrial controllers, automotive and other applications. A conductive spring or sheath connects to a conductive curved rubber transducer which can be deflected to make contact with conductors on a printed circuit board, providing electrical outputs to a microprocessor or other device. A ribbed locking extension may be added to automate the assembly process. In addition, a collar may be provided to produce a controllable product, both in terms of manufacturing and performance.

Abstract: A low-cost joy stick or pad with improved performance, reliability and durability which can be used as a cursor pointing device for computers, remote controls, video games, consumer electronics, industrial controllers, automotive and other applications. A conductive spring or sheath connects to a conductive curved rubber transducer which can be deflected to make contact with conductors on a printed circuit board, providing electrical outputs to a microprocessor or other device.

Abstract: A novel joy stick in which arcuate shaped resistors are biased against conductive coil carried by a ball. The arcuate shaped resistors have electrical contacts that extend from them. Tactile feel is obtained by providing detent means that give the ball a suitable feel as it is moved.

Abstract: A joy stick has a handle attached to a ball-shape member which is formed with a groove below its largest diameter into which an electrical conductive spring is mounted. The ball is mounted in a spherical cavity upon which are formed resistive paths which are engageable by the spring on the ball. The ball is moveable such that the spring can vary the resistance on the resistive paths so as to provide electrical signals which indicated any time the position of the ball relative to the socket.

Abstract: A joystick controller for generating analog signals representative of coordinate positions is characterized by a pair of members movable in orthogonal directions by a handle. Each member carries at least one wiper contact adapted to slide linearly along an associated linearly extending resistor carried on a circuit board to generate the signals representative of coordinate positions. The use of linearly extending resistors for generating the signals, as compared with rotary potentiometers, provides for a reduction in size of the joystick controller, economies in its manufacture, and a high degree of linearity between handle positions and the signals generated.