Abstract: A magnetic hanging apparatus includes (1) a reel around which hunters could neatly wind a plurality of decoy cables and (2) a magnetic interface for hanging the captured hunting decoys to any metal or magnetic surface. In another aspect, the spool may define a hollow bore through which free ends of the plurality of decoy cables may be inserted and coupled together for attachment to a fastener and the magnetic interface.

Abstract: A magnetic hanging apparatus includes (1) a reel around which hunters could neatly wind a plurality of decoy cables and (2) a magnetic interface for hanging the captured hunting decoys to any metal or magnetic surface. In another aspect, the spool may define a hollow bore through which free ends of the plurality of decoy cables may be inserted and coupled together for attachment to a fastener and the magnetic interface.

Abstract: A bottle opening device includes a sports projectile and an insert. The sports projectile has an outer surface and a cavity extending into the outer surface. The cavity is defined at least partially by a bearing surface of the sports projectile. The insert has an opening that extends through the insert and between a first face surface and an opposing second face surface of the insert. The insert is received within the cavity of the sports projectile such that (i) the first face surface of the insert engages the bearing surface of the sports projectile and (ii) the second face surface of the insert is at least substantially flush with the outer surface of the sports projectile in an area adjacent to the cavity.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a remote site includes a remote management module including a processor and memory configured to receive and store definitions of the measurements and alarms, and a communication system for reporting collected measurements and alarms to upstream systems, and at least one remote measuring block including port connectors for communicating the remote measuring block with downstream collection devices that collect measurements and alarms at the remote site. A networking connection such as an Ethernet connection is provided between the remote management module and the remote measuring block for transferring data therebetween. The blocks can be located near terminations of the collection devices to reduce the amount of required cabling. The remote management module can store configuration and operating software for the blocks so that new blocks can be automatically configured upon replacement of failed blocks.