Abstract: A rodent control apparatus comprising an elongated tube sized to receive a rodent (e.g., rat, mouse, etc.) at a front portion, electrocute the rodent in a middle portion, and propel the rodent's body toward a rodent disposal bag attached to a rear portion. The apparatus is configured to kill and store the remains of many rodents and, as such, finds great utility within the context of reducing a local rodent population.

Abstract: A rodent control apparatus comprising an elongated tube sized to receive a rodent (e.g., rat, mouse, etc.) at a front portion, electrocute the rodent in a middle portion, and propel the rodent's body toward a rodent disposal bag attached to a rear portion. The apparatus is configured to kill and store the remains of many rodents and, as such, finds great utility within the context of reducing a local rodent population.

Abstract: A friction warming apparatus insertable into a garment such as a winter coat and comprising a first plate configured to be secured to an inner portion of the garment and a second plate configured to rub against the first plate to generate heat via friction between the first and second plates in response to a mechanical urging, the mechanical urging being received by the first plate via a rod having a proximal end operably attached to the first plate and a distal end attached to a handle and protruding outward through an aperture in the garment.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an anti-choking apparatus is provided comprising a substantially hollow body comprising a first large cross section body region connected to a second large cross section body region via a small cross section body region; a plurality of auxiliary tubes coupled at respective first ends to respective portions of the body between the first large cross section body region and the small cross section body region, each of the auxiliary tubes having second ends with fans mounted thereat and configured to urge air through the auxiliary tubes and substantially hollow body; and a mouth tube couped at a first end to the small cross section body region and having a second end configured for insertion into an airway of a choking victim; wherein an airflow through the small cross section body region induces a pressure gradient within the mouth tube such that a reduced air pressure at the second end of the mouth tube exerts a force upon an obstruction wi

Abstract: An anti-drowning apparatus configured to inflate a balloon when a swimmer with the apparatus is submerged to an unsafe depth so as to help the swimmer return to the surface. The apparatus may be integrated into a swimming garment. An integrated emergency flotation apparatus may also include a manual pump configured to inflate a compression port used to store compressed air for inflating the balloon.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an apparatus for killing insects generally comprising a backplate, having pivotally mounted thereto a first flange comprising an electrically conductive material and a second flange, the first and second flange being of similar shape; a flange operating mechanism, operably coupled to the first and second flanges, and configured for causing a position of the first and second flanges to move from an open position to a closed position; and a power switch, for selectively providing electrical energy to the electrically conductive material of the first flange such that an insect in contact therewith may be killed.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms or apparatus for a helmet for reducing concussive injuries and an alarm system providing an indication of potential concussive impacts.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an apparatus for killing insects generally comprising a backplate, having pivotally mounted thereto a first flange comprising an electrically conductive material and a second flange, the first and second flange being of similar shape; a flange operating mechanism, operably coupled to the first and second flanges, and configured for causing a position of the first and second flanges to move from an open position to a closed position; and a power switch, for selectively providing electrical energy to the electrically conductive material of the first flange such that an insect in contact therewith may be killed.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms or apparatus for a helmet for reducing concussive injuries and an alarm system providing an indication of potential concussive impacts.