Abstract: Herein is described a device to keep the pop-up portion of a sprinkler in an upright position having a flexible strap with a hole near one end of said strap where the strap is capable of being wrapped around the pop-up portion of a sprinkler and the end of the strap farthest from the hole is capable of being secured through the hole in the strap such that the pop-up portion of the sprinkler is immobilized in an upright position allowing the user the ability to mark and adjust the sprinkler head.

Abstract: A method of animating a computer generated character in real-time through a single person performance is disclosed. The method provides a mobile input device configured to receive a hand puppetry movement as an input from a performer. Further, the method provides a motion capture device that includes a plurality of markers. The motion capture device is configured to be worn on the body of the performer. Motion capture data is received at a computer. The motion capture data is representative of the positions of the plurality of markers. In addition, input device data is received from the mobile input device at the computer. A computer generated animated character is then generated, the body movements of the character being based on the motion capture data, and head and facial movements being based on the input device data received from the mobile input device.

Abstract: A waterski simulator is provided comprising a platform constructed and arranged to hold one practice skier and to rotate 180.degree. about a first pivot point, a pivoting arm constructed and arranged to rotate about 180.degree. about a second pivot point, the pivoting arm and the platform pivoting towards each other, a handle means connected to and extending from the pivoting arm and a resisting means associated with the pivoting arm providing resistance to the rotation thereof, said resistance being overcomeable by a practicing skier, whereby the practicing skier stands on the platform facing the pivoting arm and holds the handle means thereof, alternatively pivoting the platform and the pivoting arm, thereby simulating the movements associated with waterskiing.

Abstract: A safety line anchor device holds a safety line for workmen and is generally intended for use in roof construction. The device is especially useful for use on wood truss roofs of any pitch. The first embodiment of the invention is constructed and arranged for use on one side of a wood truss, 24" centered roof of any pitch. This safety line anchor device comprises a main bar from which fastening straps extend, and at least one anchoring means for holding a safety line. The device is adapted to receive a fastening means, by which it is fixed to a roof. This embodiment can be designed for one or multiple anchor points. A second embodiment of the invention is adapted for use on the peak of a roof and comprises two pivotally joined anchors which straddle the roof peak, each anchor having an anchoring means for holding a safety line attached thereto.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cooler for enclosing a beverage keg having a pre-chilled beverage temperature to be maintained. The cooler is of a soft sided composition cylindrical is shape having a permanently closed bottom end and a removable lid zippered at the other end for affording access to the storage compartment. A zippered access opening centrally located in the lid enables a dispensing tap connected to the keg to extend outward thereof without exposing the key to ambient temperatures. A strap extending longitudinally on opposite sides and across the bottom end enables the cooler with keg in place to be conveniently carried by hand.

Abstract: A slalom waterskiing simulator for exercising muscles used in aggressive slalom waterskiing, the apparatus including a pivoting swing arm and associated mechanism for controllably moving and manuevering a practicing skiier between the two extreme positions normally encountered in slalom-type waterskiing.