Abstract: A Hedge Trimmer Extension Adaptor is disclosed. A device for adapting a standard hedge trimmer (electric, battery or gas powered) so that the operator can reach and trim hedges that are normally beyond the operator's reach either vertically, horizontally or both, without resorting to ascending a ladder or other unsafe efforts. The tool consists of four parts. The hedge trimmer is a commercially available electric hedge trimmer. The switch assembly, the support pole assembly, and the upper tray adaptor are the other three parts. The support pole assembly is screwed into the “Hedge Trimmer Extension Adaptor” system and is the handle the operator holds onto. The switch assembly snaps onto the support pole assembly and is used to control the hedge trimmer. This product is very novel because of the simplicity of the design and the snap together construction. The design incorporates a significant amount of adjustability and features and it is only composed of two major parts.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning components internal to an optical recording system without requiring the optical recording system to be disassembled. The apparatus is comprised of inlets through which pressurized gas is fed. The pressurized gas is directed through channels within the apparatus to various outlets. The pressurized gas is then expelled from these outlets. When the apparatus is inserted in the optical recording system, the outlets are located next to components sensitive to particle contamination. Thus, the expelled gas removes the particle contaminants from the surfaces of the components, thereby enhancing operation of the optical recording system.