Abstract: A portable, non-invasive, multipurpose cutting device requiring minimal manual manipulation. The device has a handle, a bearing, a base, and a blade in various concentric configurations with bearings. The device is moved with a finger to push and pull the device while the device base rotates independently of the device handle. The device makes cutting material precise, easy, and fun. Guides and accessories make the device appealing and interactive.

Abstract: A pop sensor and device for revealing a winner for use in battle or sword-type games, A device for revealing a winner comprises a bladder, a pop mechanism, a pop mechanism support structure, and a bladder destruction apparatus. The device for revealing a winner is coupled to a pop sensor system comprising a pop sensor. Activating the pop sensor causes the player's pop mechanism to activate and cause the bladder to destroy, instantly disengaging the losing player while revealing the winning player.

Abstract: A system comprising a material decorating and cutting device used with an alignment apparatus to simultaneously cut and deposit decorating material on arts and crafts materials surfaces such as sheet stock. The cutting device contains a reservoir with decorating material such as paint, glue, ink, pigment, or three-dimensional material such as wax. The cutting device has a tip with a nib and a blade. The nib facilitated the transfer of decorating material to a target material such as paper or wood while the blade cutting edge cuts the target material. The alignment apparatus provides for continuous decorating and cutting on a surface. The system provides an efficient, fun, and safe way to participate in arts and crafts activities.

Abstract: A pop sensor and device for revealing a winner for use in battle or sword-type games. A device for revealing a winner comprises a bladder, a pop mechanism, a pop mechanism support structure, and a bladder destruction apparatus. The device for revealing a winner is coupled to a pop sensor system comprising a pop sensor. Activating the pop sensor causes the player's pop mechanism to activate and cause the bladder to destroy, instantly disengaging the losing player while revealing the winning player.

Abstract: A pop sensor and device for revealing a winner for use in battle or sword-type games with at least two players. A device for revealing a winner comprises a bladder, a pop mechanism, a pop mechanism support structure, and a bladder destruction apparatus. The device for revealing a winner is coupled to a pop sensor system comprising a pop sensor that is worn on the player's body. Activating the pop sensor causes the player's pop mechanism to activate and cause the bladder to pop, instantly disengaging the losing player while revealing the winning player.

Abstract: A system comprising a material decorating and cutting device used with an alignment apparatus to simultaneously cut and deposit decorating material on arts and crafts materials surfaces such as sheet stock. The cutting device contains a reservoir with decorating material such as paint, glue, ink, pigment, or three-dimensional material such as wax. The cutting device has a tip with a nib and a blade. The nib facilitated the transfer of decorating material to a target material such as paper or wood while the blade cutting edge cuts the target material. The alignment apparatus provides for continuous decorating and cutting on a surface. The system provides an efficient, fun, and safe way to participate in arts and crafts activities.

Abstract: A pigment application and removal apparatus, variations, and methods of using. The apparatus or device comprises a housing portion with a reservoir compartment and interfaces for pigment application and for pigment removal. The reservoir compartment houses and supplies pigment to the pigment form interface that is applied to a surface. A person swivels the device in one hand to switch to pigment removal at the pigment removal interface.

Abstract: A scissors includes first and second blades, each blade having a handle and a cutting edge, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first blade inner surface includes a boss disposed between the handle and the cutting edge and extending outwardly from the inner surface. A bearing raceway is circumferentially disposed around the boss. The second blade inner surface includes a circular recess disposed between the handle and the cutting edge. The recess receives the boss of the first blade. The circular recess includes a circumferentially disposed bearing raceway. A pluralities of ball bearings are disposed within the circular recess bearing raceway and the boss bearing raceway for pivotally coupling set first and second blades members.

Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material. The cutting blade includes a depth stop for controlling the depth of cut made by the cutting blade.

Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously dispense decorating material and cut a target material.

Abstract: A decorating and cutting device includes a housing. A cutting blade and decorating material dispenser are disposed within the housing and are operable to simultaneously or independently dispense decorating material and/or cut a target material. The cutting blade is biased within the housing to prevent unintentional operation.

Abstract: A method and system for playing a lottery type game includes a gaming piece which includes a predetermined code having data indicating whether the player wins or loses the game, the data being unrecognizable to the player, such that the player does not know the outcome of the game prior to play of the game. The code is stored on the gaming piece in a memory device. The gaming piece is reusable with different codes. The code is read by a processor. The processor presents an amusement game on a display for play by the player, and the player controls game play by inputting game parameters to the processor. The processor controls the outcome of the amusement game played by the player based upon the code. A display provides an indication to the player of a game win or a game loss based upon the code.

Abstract: A method and system for playing a player interactive lottery type game includes a gaming piece which includes a predetermined code having data indicating whether the player wins or loses the game, the data being unrecognizable to the player, such that the player does not know the outcome of the game prior to play of the game. The code is entered by the player into a processor. The processor presents a game of chance to the player on a display for interactive play by the player, and the player controls game play by inputting game parameters to the processor. The processor controls the outcome of the game of chance played by the player based upon the code entered by the player. A display provides an indication to the player of a game win or a game loss based upon the code.

Abstract: An apparatus for capturing optical information to virtualize an environment includes a platform, an essentially vertical positioning shaft mounted on the platform, a range finding mechanism for detecting the range of locations in real space in the environment, a camera, structurally connected to the shaft, a mechanism for rotating the camera relative to the platform, a mechanism for translationally moving the camera along the shaft and relative to the platform. The range finding mechanism measures the distance between the camera and an object in the environment, for focusing the camera. The range finding mechanism includes a laser generating device.