Abstract: A device for holding objects, comprising a receptacle having a having a flexible wall, a potential space and at least one open end leading to the potential space, adapted for holding an object therewithin; a strap, forming a passage between the flexible wall and the strap; and a flexible elongated supporting member affixed to the flexible wall, having an encircling portion adapted to pass through the passage and around the receptacle. The device preferably comprises flexible front and rear panels, the front and rear panels being secured to each other along the respective sides and bottoms to form a potential space. The strap is preferably on the rear, forming a space between the rear panel and the rear strap, with the flexible elongated supporting member affixed to the rear panel.

Abstract: A system for comparing subjective dialogue quality in mobile telephone systems that include at least one mobile telephone exchange operating with a number of base stations, and at least one mobile radio unit for communicating with a respective base station. A first representation of the subjective dialogue quality that is experienced by a user of a first connection in the mobile telephone system is provided and compared with a representation produced for a second connection in a mobile telephone system. The system includes a transmitter for transmitting at least one predetermined and stored speech message that constitutes a second representation of a correct dialogue quality, and second means, including speech recognition means, for receiving and evaluating the speech message transmitted. The receiver produces in accordance with the recognizable parts of the speech message, a third representation of a dialogue quality experienced the user of the system.

Abstract: A downhill skiing/snowboarding/water skiing simulator and exerciser is disclosed, having an adjustable declined platform on which two simulated skis move, supported on rear wheeled trucks, sideways against tension type resistance riding back and forth its curved back track. Simultaneously with the rear movement, the ski tips or simulated snowboard pivot around the reduced lateral travel of the stacked swiveling, lateral moving front ski tip assembly, while the skis move between wedge and parallel positions freely. Independent height adjustments on either side of the back track allow changes from traversing directional simulations prior to the start of an actual stop movement. Outward angled standing bars provide pulling forces for the feel of the centrifugal force of a snow ski turn or water ski/snowboard turn. The forward end of each ski is capable of lateral and longitudinal movement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mitten attachment for use in combination with a glove, which may also be detachably attached, or permanently attached, to the glove, and which includes a stowage system to permit a wearer of the glove to safely and conveniently secure conventional pocket items, such as money or household or car keys. The mitten attachment of the invention is, preferably, secured to the wearer's hand, over a glove already being worn by the wearer, via a series of strap portions which preferably secure the mitten attachment by having one strap portion encircle the wrist area of the user and another strap portion encircling the palm area of the user. Each strap portion is preferably integral with the overall construction of the mitten attachment. Additional, or fewer, strap portions may be utilized with the present invention.

Abstract: A set of bed ruffles, preferably made of cloth, which has along its upper, unruffled border, i.e., perimeter, a mesh or screen, is disclosed. The mesh is, preferably, made of a durable, but flexible plastic. The mesh affixed to the ruffles is to be releasably attached to attachment means located on the box spring of the bed. Such attachment means are, preferably, a sphere which may either be permanently or temporarily affixed to the box spring or mattress of the bed. When a user wishes to decorate a bed with the ruffles of the present invention, a user need simply lift a portion of a top mattress and affix the mesh, having the ruffles, to the attachments means which would have been previously secured to the box spring. The mesh would be affixed around, usually, three sides of the perimeter of the box spring.