Abstract: A plumbing screen is provided having an annular seal that is adapted to fittingly conform to the internal surface of a toilet drain. The annular seal circumscribes a central screen that provides free fluid communication down the toilet drain but provides physical impingement for obstructions. At least one contact switch is located in the outer seal wall and controls an annunciator module that will provide an audible alarm upon removing the contact between the switch and the toilet sidewall. This audible alarm will indicate tampering with or removal of the screen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for capturing and storing speech data records comprising:means for storing parts of a speech data record in a plurality of form fields;means for the user to input form field indicators;means for recognizing form field indicators;wherein the system is operable to store speech data in a speech data record in the form fields according to said indicators.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for managing voice data. The embodiment described comprises apparatus for displaying a visual representation of a voice message and processor circuitry for associating markers with segments of the message. The markers are indicative of particular storage areas, e.g. a telephone number storage area, a calendar storage area etc. Association of a marker with a segment of a voice message automatically causes that segment to be linked with the corresponding storage area so that the segment can later be retrieved in the context of a user interface for that particular storage area.

Abstract: A chalking and scuffing device for use on a pool or billiard cue is described. The device includes in combination a plate member having a serrated scuffing surface on a portion of one face and a chalk holder having a magnetic base for detachably securing to the plate member. The device also includes a means for securing it onto the clothing of the user.