Abstract: A memory aid includes a sheet or strip having one face or side shaped to be accommodated in the palm of ones hand and; for example, it is preferably provided with one or more recesses adapted to be retained on one or more fingers (a so called ergonomic shape). Another face of the strip includes indicia, such as a raised, or beaded portion (a protuberance) corresponding to the prayers or memorabilia to be said. As a further advantage the device includes an end portion containing a crucifix or cross or some other reminder of religions or other information.

Abstract: A game wherein characters are defined to form a data pool. Each character in the data pool is related to and distinguished from the other characters in the data pool by a geographic location data. The data preferably includes actual information such as geographic information, city, country(the character is present in), maps, house plans etc.. However, the data can also be fictitious, such as imaginary worlds with imaginary cites towns etc. The character data may be presented to the player for review or interaction to further develop the character. The characters may be randomly selected from the data pool to simulate the possibility/probability of living at the locations corresponding to the data. Several characters may be provided in sequence, each with a potentially different date and location data.

Abstract: A cargo ship construction comprises a ship which has a hull structure with at least one cargo storage space opening to at least one side both above and below the water line. A cargo storage container or warehouse of substantially the size of the cargo storage space of the vessel is insertable through the opening into the space. The container is associated with a flotation arrangement such as a separate propelled vehicle which may operate on either land or water and which is provided with a lifting section for lifting cargo storage container into the section. The device may travel on land and then float out to sea and load the cargo onto the vessel either by floating it in when the vessel is ballasted so that the opening is below the water line or the device may raise the cargo above the water level and permit it to slide into the receiving space of the vessel.

Abstract: An article placement device particularly for marine use for selectively positioning a life boat in the water at a selected location from its associated ship comprises a programmable control for articulating a plurality of support elements or links which are pivotally interconnected and which may be selectively pivoted relative to each other for the placement of an article which is held at the upper end of the device. The programmable control is associated with each support element pivoting means which permits preselection of the amount of the pivoting of each interconnected support element so as to move the supported object such as a boat at a selected position both laterally and vertically away from the device.

Abstract: A support structure for devices particularly life boats and similar apparatus which is weight operated comprises a plurality of support members, each or some of which may be telescopic which are pivotally interconnected adjacent their associated interconnected ends. Each successive upper one of a pair of such members is pivotal relative to the next adjacent lowermost one about a substantially horizontal axis. The pivoting is controlled by a control mechanism which is operated from a fluid pressure source produced by the weight of the elements upon each other. The control mechanism includes means for controlling the amount of tilt of each upper element relative to an adjacent lower element and for the control of the precise angularity of the two elements relative to each other during the pivotal movement.

Abstract: A building structure comprises a vertically extending guide and a restaurant dining car movable upwardly and downwardly in respect to the guide and having one or more dining tables for accommodating diners. The car advantageously has a wall with a window view so that diners upon entering the car and ordering their food may be moved upwardly to a higher elevation to enjoy the view during dining. The food preparation area is defined on its support structure adjacent the guide and it may for example remain at a ground level location or be located at an uppermost location. The food preparation center has a connection to the dining car for example in the form of a direct door connection from a central restaurant preparation area through a doorway into the dining area for service.

Abstract: A golf ball ejection device for use with a golf course hole liner comprising a golf ball support which is adapted to be positioned in the liner and which will move upwardly to eject the ball out of the liner hole after it is driven into the hole by a golfer. The apparatus will position the golf ball on the green which is at an elevation above the lowermost extremity of the hole so that it will be more easily accessible to the golfer. The ball may be ejected out of the liner by pressing a flag pole of the hole against a fluid pressure cylinder connected to a piston which causes the support for the ball to move upwardly in the liner and the ball to roll off the support plate onto the green.

Abstract: A construction device comprises a panel which may be used for a structural member in either an interior or exterior wall and which has a side with a transparent wall. The transparent wall forms an exposed exterior surface. A chamber is defined behind the exterior surface either directly adjacent it or spaced therefrom. A fluid is positioned in the space and is selected for the characteristic that is to be imparted to the space, for example it may be of a particular color, insulation characteristic, heat transfer characteristic, reflection characteristic, light absorption characteristic, strength characteristic, shielding characteristic either in respect to magnetic, electronic or heat conditions, etc. The arrangement is such that when the fluid is behind the transparent wall it permits the wall to be used for example as a solar panel or as a transparent window panel if desired.

Abstract: A golf ball ejection device for use with a golf course hole liner comprising a golf ball support which is adapted to be positioned in the liner and which will move upwardly to eject the ball out of the liner hole after it is driven into the hole by a golfer. In one embodiment, the ball is received on a support plate which is sloped so that the ball moves downwardly from the center toward a peripheral wall of the liner. In another embodiment, the liner is provided with a guideway along which the ball travels to a lowermost point in the liner when it is driven into the hole by a golfer. Upon arrival at the lowermost point, it enters on a support plate and moves a trigger to cause the support plate to be moved upwardly rapidly and propel the ball out of the liner. When a ball is driven into the hole of the liner, it moves down the plate against the trigger mechanism to release the plate and to cause the plate to move upwardly and deposit the ball on the green.

Abstract: The connector device includes a first member which is engageable with a second member; one of the members having a plurality of receiving contacts and the other having a plurality of engaging contacts. The two members are positioned when engaged during actuation so that selected ones of the receiving and engaging contacts interengage while other selected ones are not. In one embodiment the receiving contacts and the engaging contacts are aligned during interengagement of the two members but they are set such that they do not interengage or they may be set so that they do interengage. The variation of the setting may be accomplished by the threadable adjustment of a telescopic portion of one of the contacts or by the positioning of the two engageable members in a manner such that only selected contacts are engaged. The contacts may be adjusted before the two members are interengaged and any number of contacting arrangements may be effected by the adjustment.

Abstract: A support structure for devices particularly life boats and similar apparatus which is weight operated comprises a plurality of support members, each or some of which may be telescopic which are pivotally interconnected adjacent their associated interconnected ends. Each successive upper one of a pair of such members is pivotal relative to the next adjacent lowermost one about a substantially horizontal axis. The pivoting is controlled by a control mechanism which is operated from a fluid pressure source produced by the weight of the elements upon each other. The control mechanism includes means for controlling the amount of tilt of each upper element relative to an adjacent lower element and for the control of the precise angularity of the two elements relative to each other during the pivotal movement.

Abstract: A paint roller construction comprises a roller which is supported on a support which has a handle. The support carries an electric drive motor for a pump which supplies a paint through a connecting conduit in the support directly into the roller. The interior of the roller is maintained at a predetermined pressure in order that the paint may be delivered outwardly through the pores of the roller applicator surface at a controlled rate for application on a surface. The device also advantageously includes a drive motor which may be operated at a selected speed in order to rotate the roller at an amount which is comparable to the pressure of the paint supply so as to apply the paint at a predetermined application rate and thickness.