Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose machete assembly comprising of a no tool removable handle/scales, a ferrocium rod or bottle with cap holder or mount and a multi-purpose blade. The blade has a spur knife for precision work, a gut hook, a spear point/digging point, a recessed area for holding dirt, a cooking pan, a special toothed high efficiency saw, a hook/gaff, a forward lanyard hole, a hammer/pommel/knob, a flat area for scrapping, a long strait or flat section for using as a draw knife, and holes through blade for processing cordage.

Abstract: The present invention is a rail mounted forward trigger mechanism featuring in-line linkage between the primary and secondary triggers. Access to adjustment features provides adjustability while simultaneously allowing the mechanism to remain installed. The linkage is also hinged and mounted coaxially with the disconnect pivot point of a weapon, thereby allowing field stripping the weapon without removing the linkage. Connection to the primary trigger of the host weapon is ideally accomplished with a can and roller assembly for smoother and more controlled actuation. An electrical embodiment is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of informing a customer that their photofinishing order is ready to picked up at a retailer. An electronic notification is sent to the customer when the order has been completed, the notification containing at least one image of the plurality of image in the customer order. A notice may also be sent to retail provider where the order is to picked-up by the customer. The method also includes the ability for the consumer to direct that the order be sent to a particular retail establishment.

Abstract: A drum or other percussion instrument is held suspended in air by magnetic force fields which allows sound vibrations to radiate from the instrument uninhibited by direct contact of the instrument with a support structure. Magnetic force is provided by permanent magnets or electromagnets. A first set of magnets is connected to a percussion instrument and a second set of magnets is connected to the framework of a support structure. Poles of the first set of magnets face like poles of the second set of magnets. Magnetic repulsion suspends the instrument on a cushion of magnetic force and contains the instrument from moving off the cushion of magnetic force.