Abstract: A computer mouse is designed to be worn on the hand of a computer user for use in conjunction with various types of computer systems. A base attaches to the user's hand through the use of flexible adjustment straps. The base houses the electronic and/or computer circuitry needed for developing and transmitting electrical signals to the user's computer system, the signals corresponding to the signals on a conventional mouse.

Abstract: A mobile emergency response platform is based on an all-terrain vehicle of the type that can accommodate at least two persons and has the capability, without requiring in-field modification by an operator, of traversing multiple off-road surfaces that include, at minimum, each of sand, mud, snow, swampland, thickly wooded areas, ice, grasslands, man-made rubble and debris, surfaces having angles of about at least thirty degrees from horizontal, and the floatable operation of the vehicle on waterways. Electronic communication equipment can receive at least two types of wireless communication transmissions. The platform can also transmit at least two types of wireless communication transmissions. The electronic communication equipment can also perform crossover and amplification of different types of signals. An environmental monitoring station is capable of taking in-field measurements of environmental conditions surrounding said platform.

Abstract: A fire fighting apparatus comprising a container with two tanks therein, one holding a quantity of water and another holding a quantity of foaming agent, a pump operated by a gasoline engine, several hoses for directing a water/foam mixture at a fire and for refilling the water tank with water from a source, and a valve system for directing the water/foaming agent mixture through two different hoses at the fire while water from a source is used either directly on the fire or for replacing water taken from the tank. The apparatus is held within a container mounted on casters so that it can be conveniently wheeled about. The unit is adapted for use in areas remote from fire departments.

Abstract: The computer mouse of the present invention is worn on a user's hand, allowing the user to efficiently transition from operation of the keyboard to the mouse. Furthermore, since the mouse buttons are removably attached to a user's finger(s) by flexible adjustable fingerstraps, they can be operated by the user's thumb. Because the cursor positioning function is performed while the user's arm is in a more natural “handshake” position, the likelihood of causing or aggravating repetitive motion injuries may be reduced. Additionally, the computer mouse may transmit the mouse signals to the computer either through a quick-release connecting cable or through a wireless interface. In another embodiment, a miniature mouseball operated by the user's thumb may be attached to one of the fingerstraps.

Abstract: A fire fighting apparatus comprising a container with two tanks therein, one holding a quantity of water and another holding a quantity of foaming agent, a pump operated by a gasoline engine, several hoses for directing a water/foam mixture at a fire and for refilling the water tank with water from a source, and a valve system for directing the water/foaming agent mixture through two different hoses at the fire while water from a source is used either directly on the fire or for replacing water taken from the tank. The apparatus is held within a container mounted on casters so that it can be conveniently wheeled about. The unit is adapted for use in areas remote from fire departments.