Abstract: A shears comprising a first lever and a second lever, each lever having a blade end and a handle end, wherein the first lever is s-shaped such that the upper handle is at a higher elevation than the first lever blade end, the upper handle front portion projecting upwardly above the upper handle medial portion for engagement with the web between the thumb and forefinger of a user's hand to limit forward movement of the hand along the upper handle but not projecting upwardly above the upper handle rear portion, the lower handle having a lower surface formed of a high-friction material that is downwardly convex and shaped and dimensioned to conform to the curled fingers of a user's hand, the shears further comprising a ripping blade detachably mountable to the first lever blade end, the shears further comprising handle stop with a spring for biasing the shears in the open position.

Abstract: A shears comprising a first lever and a second lever, each lever having a blade end and a handle end, wherein the first lever is s-shaped such that the upper handle is at a higher elevation than the first lever blade end, the upper handle front portion projecting upwardly above the upper handle medial portion for engagement with the web between the thumb and forefinger of a user's hand to limit forward movement of the hand along the upper handle but not projecting upwardly above the upper handle rear portion, the lower handle having a lower surface formed of a high-friction material that is downwardly convex and shaped and dimensioned to conform to the curled fingers of a user's hand, the shears further comprising a ripping blade detachably mountable to the first lever blade end, the shears further comprising handle stop means with a spring for biasing the shears in the open position.

Abstract: An antibacterial analgesic anti-inflammatory salve comprising 62 percent by volume of beeswax; 10 percent by volume of smectite clay that was pushed through a number 200 mesh sieve having openings of 0.0029 inches; and 28 percent by volume of a plurality of antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic and anti-inflammatory organic oils derived from vegetable matter. A method for making an antibacterial analgesic anti-inflammatory salve.

Abstract: A dynamic insole that flexes and returns as the plantar fascia flex and return, comprising a medial first windlass-shaped front cutout for great toe phalanges and a lateral second diagonal-shaped front cutout for fourth and fifth toe phalanges, further comprising medial and lateral upwardly-curved side walls wherein a medial side wall comprises a lobe, and made from a first material having a hardness value between 40 Shore A and 90 Shore A.

Abstract: A method enabling social networking website providers to monetize a social networking website, comprising charging users for posting content per posting action. A social networking website graphical user interface component comprising an indicator, wherein a user's indicator displays a balance of funds in an account held by the user on the social networking website, wherein the user's indicator decrements proportionately whenever the user's account is debited, wherein the user's indicator increments proportionately whenever the user's account is credited.

Abstract: A lottery game having a plurality of jackpots for each game. The embodiments of the present invention satisfy the needs of having a lottery game that gives greater control over the odds and payout structures while increasing the appeal of a game for the casual gambler.

Abstract: An animal medical collar having the shape of a circular, assembled around the neck of the animal by joining face-to-face to make a truncated cone shell whose edge, which is defined by the small circle of the truncated cone, engages the neck of the animal, further comprising a drawstring passage, and an internal frame comprising a curvilinear C-shaped hub and a plurality of substantially rigid straight ribs monolithically radially extending from the curvilinear hub.

Abstract: A holder for a flashlight with a sheath that is variably positionable during use. A variably positionable sheath formed with a cavity and having an axial post. At least one u-shaped flexible removable grasping member is formed in the cavity. The u-shaped member has bent arms that apply pressure to the flashlight bell when it is inserted into the cavity. A disk with a plurality of pegs is rotatably mounted on the sheath, with o-rings that wrap both around pegs on the disk and around the pegs on the sheath or disk base, allowing the sheath to be rotated by the user and causing it to return automatically to its original position. A clip is engaged for securing the sheath to the user. A method for manufacturing a holder for a flashlight with a sheath that is variably positionable during use.

Abstract: Disposable double loop handcuffs formed from two flexible straps each strap having a first end and a second end, each strap having a terminal hinge member at the first end and a handle at the second end, the first end having an opening that is less distally-positioned and more medially-positioned than the terminal hinge member, the second end inserted through the opening in the first end to form the strap into a loop. The opening contains a unidirectional locking head comprising a ratchet with teeth and pawl, the pawl extending monolithically from the strap on the distal side of the opening, the teeth located on the second end of the strap medial to the handle. The tip of the first end of the first strap has two hinge knuckles for receiving a third hinge knuckle between them. The tip of the first end of the second strap has at least a third hinge knuckle for inserting between the two hinge knuckles of the first strap.

Abstract: A system and method to authenticate a user utilizing a time-varying auxiliary code. The code may be appended to a fixed password, but that is not required. The code is generated by a central electronic authentication system. The user retrieves it manually using a fungible communications device such as a telephone or a computer connected to the Internet. The user must learn the code because he inputs it manually, thereby authenticating himself. The present invention performs the same function as inventions with tokens, that is, it provides an extension to the PIN or password, but it eliminates the token and the synchronization required with such a token.

Abstract: A system and method to authenticate a user utilizing a time-varying auxiliary code. The code may be appended to a fixed password, but that is not required. The code is generated by a central electronic authentication system. The user retrieves it manually using a fungible communications device such as a telephone or a computer connected to the Internet. The user must learn the code because he inputs it manually, thereby authenticating himself. The present invention performs the same function as inventions with tokens, that is, it provides an extension to the PIN or password, but it eliminates the token and the synchronization required with such a token.

Abstract: A holder for a tactical spray canister, comprising a sheath formed with a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises at least one c-shaped flexible member; a means for variably positioning the sheath during use; and a means for securing the sheath to a user. A variably positionable sheath for a tactical spray canister comprising a sheath, wherein the sheath is formed with an interior and exterior, having at least one c-shaped flexible member in the sheath interior and an axial post on the sheath exterior; a rotatable disk mountable on the sheath, having at least two pegs extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk, one peg recessed; a Leverage back; a disk base, having at least one peg extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk base; at least one o-ring demountably positionable on a recessed disk peg and on a peg on the disk base; and a means for detachably securing said sheath to a user.