Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising an audio alert device, a timer, a processor; and a four-wheel drive device for a subject vehicle. The processor may activate the timer when the four-wheel drive device indicates that the subject vehicle has been placed in a four-wheel drive state. The processor may activate the audio alert device so that the audio alert device produces a sound when the timer has reached a limit. The apparatus may include a distance counter. The processor may activate the distance counter when the four-wheel drive device indicates that the subject vehicle has been placed in a four-wheel drive state. The processor may activate the audio alert device so that the audio alert device produces a sound when the distance counter has reached a limit.

Abstract: A remote control signal, such as a signal from a GPS satellite or from an escort aircraft, is received at a servant aircraft. If the remote control signal is valid and is a landing remote control signal, the processor causes the landing of the servant aircraft. The processor may cause a crash landing or a landing at an airport.

Abstract: A signal is received from an off limits facility and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of the off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits facility. A signal is received from an airport and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft will be allowed to take off from the airport. The aircraft is prevented from taking off if the signal from the airport indicates that the aircraft should be prevented from taking off. A signal is received from a satellite and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of an off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft if the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits facility.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a system and device(s) for the discharge of the ash material contained within a barbecue unit 12 as fertilizer to a user designated area. The discharge is accomplished by introducing a quantity of water into the barbecue grill 12 where the ash will be suspended in solution and delivered by means of a conduit to a user-specified area. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a funnel-like device 14 having a removable sieve 16, drain hose 18 with connector 20, and adjustable support legs 22. In other embodiments, the funnel 14 is connected to the grill 12 using straps 36 or magnetic straps 40. The present invention can also be used with a public use barbecue grill 56 with cover 62 with a pipe 58 forming an integral part therewith having a handle 60 for varying the alignment of the ash drain and air vents. Water is introduced into the barbecue grill 56 and on to the charcoal at the bottom of the grill.

Abstract: A remote control signal, such as a signal from a GPS satellite or from an escort aircraft, is received at a servant aircraft. If the remote control signal is valid and is a landing remote control signal, the processor causes the landing of the servant aircraft. The processor may cause a crash landing or a landing at an airport.

Abstract: A signal is received from an off limits facility and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of the off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits facility. A signal is received from an airport and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft will be allowed to take off from the airport. The aircraft is prevented from taking off if the signal from the airport indicates that the aircraft should be prevented from taking off. A signal is received from a satellite and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of an off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft if the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits facility.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device that attaches to sporting equipment for the purpose of generating an audible sound under predetermined conditions. The device 10 is selectively attached to hand held sporting equipment, such as a golf club 18 and tennis racquet 38, that travels through a sweeping motion. By attachment of the sound generating device to the aforementioned equipment it will be possible to cause audible sounds under abrupt increases in velocity. The device of the preferred embodiment is comprised of a sound generation element 12 such as pliable material, and may include a means of attachment element 14. The sound generation element 12 can be permanently or semi-permanently fixed to the sporting equipment. In the permanent/semi-permanent state the sound generation element is fixedly positioned by means of adhesive 40, or any other bonding means known within the art, to the sporting equipment thereby having no need for a means of an attachment element 14.

Abstract: A sound or characteristics of a sound that a golf club makes when swung by a test golfer may be displayed on a monitor, recorded in memory, and may be used by the test golfer as an aid to improving his or her swing. The sound that the club makes during the swing is enhanced when a sound generation element is attached to the golf club. A processor may cause a graph of characteristics of test golfer sound waves to be displayed along with a graph of an ideal case of a golf club being swung in an ideal manner.

Abstract: A funnel is disclosed that can be attached by a mounting device to a vehicle. This allows the motorist to have a funnel immediately available to make the job of pouring oil or other liquids into a vehicle easier. A mounting device is provided that can be attached by any common attachment means such as a peelable adhesive, to existing vehicles. In another embodiment a mounting clip can be permanently integrated onto the interior of a hood of a car when the car is manufactured. A funnel may be capable of being attached and detached from the mounting clip. The mounting device may include one or more clips. The mounting device may include a clamping device.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising an audio alert device, a timer, a processor; and a four-wheel drive device for a subject vehicle. The processor may activate the timer when the four-wheel drive device indicates that the subject vehicle has been placed in a four-wheel drive state. The processor may activate the audio alert device so that the audio alert device produces a sound when the timer has reached a limit. The apparatus may include a distance counter. The processor may activate the distance counter when the four-wheel drive device indicates that the subject vehicle has been placed in a four-wheel drive state. The processor may activate the audio alert device so that the audio alert device produces a sound when the distance counter has reached a limit.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a display device or indicator device and a timer circuit. The display device can be placed in a first or a second state. In the first state the display device provides a first visual indication of a first type of beverage which is within a beverage receptacle. In the second state the display device provides a second visual indication of a second type of beverage which is within the beverage pitcher. The timer circuit, automatically, after a certain period of time, may change the indicator device from the first or second state to a third state in which the indicator device does not provide a visual indication of the type of beverage within a beverage container.

Abstract: A remote control signal, such as a signal from a GPS satellite, is received at a servant aircraft. If the remote control signal is valid, a processor on the servant aircraft prevents or inhibits anyone on the servant aircraft from controlling the flight or course of the servant aircraft. The remote control signal controls the flight and/or course of the servant aircraft. The remote control signal may come from an escort aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device that attaches to sporting equipment for the purpose of generating an audible sound under predetermined conditions. The device 10 is selectively attached to hand held sporting equipment, such as a golf club 18 and tennis racquet 38, that travels through a sweeping motion. By attachment of the sound generating device to the aforementioned equipment it will be possible to cause audible sounds under abrupt increases in velocity. The device of the preferred embodiment is comprised of a sound generation element 12 such as pliable material, and may include a means of attachment element 14. The sound generation element 12 can be permanently or semi-permanently fixed to the sporting equipment. In the permanent/semi-permanent state the sound generation element is fixedly positioned by means of adhesive 40, or any other bonding means known within the art, to the sporting equipment thereby having no need for a means of an attachment element 14.

Abstract: A signal is received from an off limits facility and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of the off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits facility. A signal is received from an airport and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft will be allowed to take off from the airport. The aircraft is prevented from taking off if the signal from the airport indicates that the aircraft should be prevented from taking off. A signal is received from a satellite and it is determined from the signal whether an aircraft is within a distance of an off limits facility. The course and/or flight of the aircraft if the aircraft is changed if the aircraft is within the distance of the off limits facility.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device that attaches to sporting equipment for the purpose of generating an audible sound under predetermined conditions. The device 10 is selectively attached to hand held sporting equipment, such as a golf club 18 and tennis racquet 38, that travels through a sweeping motion. By attachment of the sound generating device to the aforementioned equipment it will be possible to cause audible sounds under abrupt increases in velocity. The device of the preferred embodiment is comprised of a sound generation element 12 such as a pliable material, and may include a means of attachment element 14. The sound generation element 12 can be permanently or semi-permanently fixed to the sporting equipment. In the permanent/semi-permanent state the sound generation element is fixedly positioned by means of adhesive 40, or any other bonding means known within the art, to the sporting equipment thereby having no need for a means of an attachment element 14.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device that attaches to sporting equipment for the purpose of generating an audible sound under predetermined conditions. The device 10 is selectively attached to hand held sporting equipment, such as a golf club 18 and tennis racquet 38, that travels through a sweeping motion. By attachment of the sound generating device to the aforementioned equipment it will be possible to cause audible sounds under abrupt increases in velocity. The device of the preferred embodiment is comprised of a sound generation element 12 such as pliable material, and may include a means of attachment element 14. The sound generation element 12 can be permanently or semi-permanently fixed to the sporting equipment. In the permanent/semi-permanent state the sound generation element is fixedly positioned by means of adhesive 40, or any other bonding means known within the art, to the sporting equipment thereby having no need for a means of an attachment element 14.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a barbecue ash discharge system comprised of a funnel-like device 18 having a length of outlet conduit 22 suspended under a barbecue grill 16 having a vent forming an outlet aperture 42 in the barbecue grill housing. The present invention provides for a plurality of methods for suspending the funnel-like device 18 under the barbecue grill 16 that may be dependent upon the support structure for the barbecue grill. A first funnel-like device 18 has a funnel harness with a plurality of straps 30 having hooks 34 positioned on the distal ends of the straps whereby the funnel is suspended beneath the barbecue grill 16 by attaching the hooks 34 to the lip 32 of the barbecue grill 16. A second funnel-like device has a flange 54 extending around the periphery thereof whereby a plurality of butterfly clips or the like 52 can be frictionally attached to the legs 50 of the barbecue grill 16 with the jaws 56 of the clips 52 engaging the funnel-like flange 54.

Abstract: A remote control signal, such as a signal from a GPS satellite, is received at a servant aircraft. If the remote control signal is valid, a processor on the servant aircraft prevents or inhibits anyone on the servant aircraft from controlling the flight or course of the servant aircraft. The remote control signal controls the flight and/or course of the servant aircraft. The remote control signal may come from an escort aircraft.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a display device. The apparatus may also be comprised of a container onto which the display device can be placed. The display device can be placed in a first or a second state. In the first state the display device provides a first visual indication of a first type of material, which is within the container. In the second state the display device provides a second visual indication of a second type of material, which is within the container. The display device may be comprised of a sliding member for allowing or preventing a first or a second designation for a first or a second type of material to be displayed. The beverage pitcher in one embodiment is a container. The first type of material may be gasoline and the second type of material may be a mixture of gasoline and oil.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a display device. The apparatus may also be comprised of a beverage pitcher onto which the display device can be placed. The display device can be placed in a first or a second state. In the first state the display device provides a first visual indication of a first type of beverage which is within the beverage pitcher. In the second state the display device provides a second visual indication of a second type of beverage which is within the beverage pitcher. The display device may be comprised of a sliding member for allowing or preventing a first or a second designation for a first or a second type of beverage to be displayed. The beverage pitcher in one embodiment is a coffee pot. The first type of beverage may be decaffeinated coffee and the second type of beverage may be caffeinated or regular coffee. In other embodiments, a coffee machine includes an indicator device which indicates whether coffee is decaffeinated or not.