Abstract: A slidable magnetic switch for controlling the electronic functions of an appliance on the Jewish Sabbath is disclosed herein. A housing with an integrated magnetic slider is permanently attached to the appliance surface directly adjacent to and above its embedded magnetic sensor, whereupon the magnetic force of the extended slider opens the sensor's electrical circuit and disables various auxiliary electronic functions whose operation is prohibited on the Sabbath. The slider is pushed back inside the housing after the Sabbath ends, allowing the sensor's electrical circuit to return to its regularly closed position, enabling the appliance's electronic functions for normal weekday operation. A timer alarm switch mounted within the housing provides an audible reminder to manually activate the magnetic switch each week before the Sabbath begins, or alternatively, to automatically extract the slider from the housing before the Sabbath commences, and retract the slider into the housing after the Sabbath concludes.

Abstract: A slidable magnetic switch for controlling the electronic functions of an appliance on the Jewish Sabbath is disclosed herein. A housing with an integrated magnetic slider is permanently attached to the appliance surface directly adjacent to and above its embedded magnetic sensor, whereupon the magnetic force of the extended slider opens the sensor's electrical circuit and disables various auxiliary electronic functions whose operation is prohibited on the Sabbath. The slider is pushed back inside the housing after the Sabbath ends, allowing the sensor's electrical circuit to return to its regularly closed position, enabling the appliance's electronic functions for normal weekday operation. A timer alarm switch mounted within the housing provides an audible reminder to manually activate the magnetic switch each week before the Sabbath begins, or alternatively, to automatically extract the slider from the housing before the Sabbath commences, and retract the slider into the housing after the Sabbath concludes.

Abstract: A cordless telephone handset having a long-life locator feature that survives even after the main handset battery drains. The cordless handset includes a first circuit board for all telephonic communication circuitry, and an independent second circuit board dedicated to the handset locator circuitry. The second circuit board includes an RF receiver for receiving an RF locator signal from the cordless telephone base when a handset locator key is depressed, and a lithium-ion battery for powering the dedicated RF locator-receiver. In addition, the dedicated RF locator-receiver is an ASK (Amplitude Shift Key) receiver that relies on a transmission signal to “wake-up”, otherwise keeping in standby mode to further conserve battery life. Under normal use the locator feature of the present invention will last years, rather than days.

Abstract: A Sabbath Switch Cover that easily mounts with adhesive film inside any major kitchen appliance directly adjacent to the switch housing, and which incorporates a self-adhesive cover plate and a slide member that can be urged in or out of the cover plate, thereby selectively covering the recessed spring-detent of the appliance switch. The slide member stays in place over the spring switch until it is manually slid back into the switch cover plate, when normal light operations resume. The Sabbath Switch Cover can be used to selectively disable or enable the internal lighting system of most major kitchen appliances in order to assist in keeping the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays, and it is easily manufactured, inexpensive to produce and purchase, and convenient to apply and use.

Abstract: A Sabbath Switch Cover that easily mounts with adhesive film inside any major kitchen appliance directly adjacent to the switch housing, and which incorporates a self-adhesive cover plate and a slide member that can be urged in or out of the cover plate, thereby selectively covering the recessed spring-detent of the appliance switch. The slide member stays in place over the spring switch until it is manually slid back into the switch cover plate, when normal light operations resume. The Sabbath Switch Cover can be used to selectively disable or enable the internal lighting system of most major kitchen appliances in order to assist in keeping the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays, and it is easily manufactured, inexpensive to produce and purchase, and convenient to apply and use.

Abstract: A method and system for returning, including exchanging, items provided by remote providers, such as e-tailers, catalog sellers, and direct merchants. Returnees access the remoter provider servers or a returns server to initiate the return process. Data is received regarding the returnee and the item condition. A return ticket, including a coded identifier, is transmitted, based on the data received, along with locations of extension stores. The returnee returns the item to an extension store, which is connected via a network and the returns server to the remote provider servers. The coded identifier is read at the extension store, and communicated information regarding the item is used to determine return. Other features include a reverse auction for some returned items, direct shipment of returned items to other customers, and warehousing of returned items. Returnees and others are also able to purchase items with many payment forms via the extension stores.