Abstract: A vehicle occupant detection system includes at least one weight sensing pad, at least one infrared sensor, and at least one motion sensor disposed within an automobile. Each of the at least one weight sensing pad, the at least one infrared sensor, and the at least one motion sensor is in operational communication with each of a battery and a computer system of the automobile. The computer system is configured to activate at least one of a horn, an alarm, an engine, at least one power window, a wireless communication with a remotely disposed fob, a wireless text communication with a remotely disposed personal electronic device, and a cellular communication with an emergency responder when at least one of the at least one infrared sensor, the at least one of the weight sensing pad, and the at least one motion sensor detects a passenger disposed within the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant detection system including at least one weight sensing pad, at least one infrared sensor, and at least one motion sensor disposed within an automobile. Each of the at least one weight sensing pad, the at least one infrared sensor, and the at least one motion sensor is in operational communication with each of a battery and a computer system of the automobile. The computer system is configured to activate at least one of a horn, an alarm, an engine, at least one power window, a wireless communication with a remotely disposed fob, a wireless text communication with a remotely disposed personal electronic device, and a cellular communication with an emergency responder when at least one of the at least one infrared sensor, the at least one weight sensing pad, and the at least one motion sensor detects a passenger disposed within the vehicle.

Abstract: An article-retrieving apparatus enables a user to retrieve articles located inferior relative to the user. The apparatus comprises a coilable sleeve assembly, a handle assembly, and an article-grabbing assembly. The sleeve assembly comprises a force-translating inner member and a force-guiding outer sleeve. The inner member is slidably received within the outer sleeve. The handle assembly is cooperatively associated with a first sleeve assembly end and enables the user to impart an operative force to the inner member. The inner member is thus displaceable relative to the outer sleeve. The article-grabbing assembly is cooperatively associated with a second sleeve assembly end and comprises a plurality of cooperatively operative article-grabbing members. The article-grabbing members may thus retain a fetchable article located inferior relative to the user and the sleeve assembly is manually recoilable for retrieving the fetched article.