Abstract: This invention is a convertible boat and blind made of a substantially flat sheet of foldable material that in one configuration may be folded into a boat and in a second configuration may be folded into a blind. The invention may also be folded into an optional third storage configuration.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a body and at least one appendage. The fishing lure receives a hook attached to a fishing line. The bend of the hook engages a tendon or actuator such that force applied to the hook results in direct movement of the appendage(s) with resulting lifelike fishing lure action.

Abstract: A flexible enclosure having an opening that is used to retain and store a cord or other object. The flexible enclosure is shape holding and reversible, and in use may be reversed around the object to be stored.

Abstract: A magnifier for use while fishing comprises a bracket for temporary and convenient attachment to a cylindrical fishing rod, a magnifying lens adjustably attached to that bracket, and a rod guide stop that is inserted inside a rod guide to prevent movement of the bracket. The bracket engages a fishing rod and supports a magnifying lens that is conveniently retained in position on the fishing rod thereby enabling use of the magnifying lens by a user in proximity to the fishing rod.

Abstract: A weighted exercise ribbon has flexible unweighted portions located at each end with at least one weighted portion between, with the end unweighted portions having sufficient length that the ribbon may be conveniently positioned or tied in place by a user.

Abstract: This invention is a seat for use on mud or similar soft surfaces having a spherical base that contacts the soft surface. The spherical base preferably includes a fillable void space configured to be filled with water, mud, or other matter for added weight in the spherical base to maintain the seat in a vertical position.

Abstract: A wading stick is provided with an expanding elastomer support that prevents the stick from sinking into mud or other soft surfaces. The distal end of the support expands away from the stick when it contacts the soft surface. The support circumference increases in response to contact with soft surface and the increased circumference prevents the stick and support from sinking.

Abstract: An active chair system incorporates a tilt sensor to detect and measure the tilt of the seat above a pivot point and displays data about that tilt to the user to enable posture corrections to address subtle posture issues that a user might not otherwise recognize.

Abstract: A method, and computer-readable media for performing the method, for managing governing documents in business transactions. Electronic transaction documents are received from authenticated users and stored in an on-line transaction document database. Governing document rules are defined with transaction participants categorized in user categories. Governing documents corresponding to those user categories are stored and provided to the transaction participants for agreement according to the governing document rules as a condition to access to the on-line transaction document database.

Abstract: A computer program and computer-implemented method for assisting a use in selecting versions of a document to be compared and reviewed. The method may include storing a plurality of documents in a database and creating comparison documents that each depicts differences between different pairs of the documents. The method may also include selecting one of the documents to be a current document, then displaying comparison data for assisting the user in selecting one of the documents as a base document. The comparison data may include keyword search results and marked differences between user-selected sections of the documents as extracted from the comparison documents. Based on the comparison data, the user may select one of the documents in the database to be the base document. Finally, the method may include opening and displaying a specific one of the comparison documents associated with the current document and the base documents.

Abstract: A method, and computer-readable media for performing the method, for creating verified business transaction documents. Electronic transaction documents are received from authenticated users, version identifiers are assigned to these documents, and the documents and version identifiers are stored in a database. Authenticated users may select a single version for “finalization” and a non-alterable document with a verification code is created and stored in the database for retrieval by users.

Abstract: The present invention is a decoy with a head that rapidly rotates on a vertical axis, creating attention-attracting movement. The powered rotation is both clockwise and counterclockwise, with an arc of rotation in each direction less than 360 degrees, so that the head does not make full rotations about its axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a decoy with a head that rapidly rotates on a vertical axis, creating attention-attracting movement. The powered rotation is both clockwise and counterclockwise, with an arc of rotation in each direction less than 360 degrees, so that the head does not make full rotations about its axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a switchable hearing protection ear plug. In one position, the ear plug provides substantial sound attenuation and hearing protection. In the second position, an opening in the ear plug permits sounds to enter the ear of the user relatively unobstructed. A deformable barrier in an interior chamber of the ear plug controls the passage of sound through the ear plug.

Abstract: The present invention is a switchable hearing protection ear plug. In one position, the ear plug provides substantial sound attenuation and hearing protection. In the second position, an opening in the ear plug permits sounds to enter the ear of the user relatively unobstructed. A deformable barrier in an interior chamber of the ear plug controls the passage of sound through the ear plug.

Abstract: A method, and computer-readable media for performing the method, for managing business transactions. Electronic transaction documents are received from authenticated users and stored in a database, with system usage data regarding users' access to and use of the system captured and stored in the database. Only specified parties are afforded access to system usage data for each user.

Abstract: A computer program and computer-implemented method for assisting a user in selecting versions of a document to be compared and reviewed. The method may include storing a plurality of documents in a database and creating comparison documents that each depicts differences between different pairs of the documents. The method may also include selecting one of the documents to be a current document, then displaying comparison data for assisting the user in selecting one of the documents as a base document. The comparison data may include keyword search results and marked differences between user-selected sections of the documents as extracted from the comparison documents. Based on the comparison data, the user may select one of the documents in the database to be the base document. Finally, the method may include opening and displaying a specific one of the comparison documents associated with the current document and the base document.

Abstract: A method, and computer-readable media for performing the method, for managing business transactions. Electronic transaction documents are received from authenticated users and stored in a database, with system usage data regarding users' access to and use of the system captured and stored in the database. Only specified parties are afforded access to system usage data for each user.

Abstract: A method, and computer-readable media for performing the method, for creating verified business transaction documents. Electronic transaction documents are received from authenticated users, version identifiers are assigned to these documents, and the documents and version identifiers are stored in a database. Authenticated users may select a single version for “finalization” and a non-alterable document with a verification code is created and stored in the database for retrieval by users.