Abstract: A writing or drawing instrument, for use by persons who are physically challenged, comprises a body with a top and a tip, and where the body is tapered there between. A strap is installed onto the body for use in installing the instrument onto the hands or fingers of a user. The strap is preferentially comprised of an elastic that provides flexibility for conforming to the hands or fingers of the user and for providing a biasing pressure for retaining the instrument to the hands or fingers of the user. In the preferred embodiment, the instrument is a crayon.

Abstract: A deadbolt manipulation adjunct and method that provides user selection between dual cylinder, single cylinder, and disabled modes, is capable of retrofitting on existing deadbolt structures, which maintains full deadbolt security while providing authorized user deadbolt operation between locked and unlocked positions via a thumb turn actuator to release the deadbolt in the case of an emergency.

Abstract: A deadbolt manipulation adjunct permitting user selection between dual cylinder, single cylinder, and disabled modes.

Abstract: Apparatus for assisting in the determination of the combination of a safe lock by aiding a locksmith in the art of manipulation. This device replaces the locksmith's senses of sight, hearing and touch, used in manipulation of combination locks. Sight is replaced by an optical scanner and target. Hearing and touch are replaced by a microphone and amplifier with a peak detector. The device will provide a locksmith with accurate contact readings when practicing the art of manipulation.