Abstract: A game apparatus for use with marbles or the like comprising a unitary housing having substantially parallel upper and lower surfaces, the housing having a plurality of collecting chambers therein, the collecting chambers adapted to cooperate with a plurality of apertures disposed in the first lateral surface of the housing, the apertures permitting the passage of marbles or the like into the collecting chamber; an elongated roller element rotatably secured within an elongated chamber disposed within the housing; apparatus for rotating the elongated roller element; and a substantially rectangular flexible sheet element affixed on a free edge thereof to the roller element, the sheet element adapted to pass through an opening in the housing and extend outwardly toward the apertures and thereinfront thereby serving as a playing surface.

Abstract: A switch means for closing an electrical circuit to operate any desired device such as a pump or an alarm, the switch means being adapted to be positioned in the bilge of a ship or boat and being actuated into circuit closing position by the rising of the bilge water beyond a predetermined level, the switch means including a float riding on the water and wires which are always clear of the water and are not subject to bending or frictional stresses and strains.