Abstract: An identity security system (10) that reduces the likelihood of identity theft and fraud includes a central system (12) and a portable wireless device (15). The central system (12) stores personal data of a party including information regarding one or more payment cards of the party, one or more bank accounts of the party, driver license data of the party, and/or other identification data of the party. The wireless device (15) electronically connects to the central system (12). With the present system, using the wireless device (15), the party can pay for a transaction using the one or more of the payment cards, cause funds to be transferred to or from the bank accounts and/or provide identifying data if necessary.

Abstract: A universal charity card system having a universal charity card which identifies a customer-benefactor and a charity by coded information. A merchant computer system which reads the universal charity card's coded information and computes charitable contribution as a percent of sales to the customer-benefactor and stores in a merchant database data on the customer-benefactor identification, the charity identification, merchant identification and charitable contribution. A central computer system which pre-stores merchant's bank electronic fund transfer identification, charity's bank electronic fund transfer identification, and links to the merchant computer system for the purpose of downloading the merchant database, whereby, it downloads the merchant database and initiates a debit electronic fund transfer to the merchant's bank for an amount equal to the charitable contribution and a credit electronic fund transfer to charity's bank for an amount equal to the charitable contribution.

Abstract: An information system (12) for storing personal information of a customer (20) is provided herein. The customer (20) preferably communicates with the information system (12) using the Internet. Further, the customer (20) preferably uses an anonymous identifier (320) to gain access to the information system (12). The customer (20) can create the anonymous identifier (320) to assure anonymity and to facilitate anonymous and secure transactions over the Internet. Some or all of the personal information of the customer (20) is preferably electronically shredded and defaced before storage in the information system (12). This feature allows the customer (20) to maintain private data (25) in the information system (12) anonymously and shields the private data (25) from even the operators of the information system (12).

Abstract: An internet based archive system for personal computers comprising a personal computer, an internet connection to an archive server, and an archive server. The personal computer using an internet browser has functions enabling the personal computer for archiving data files from the personal computer to the archive server, and means enabling the internet connection to the archive server to be time shared in the background with other internet activity in the foreground.

Abstract: An identity security system (10) that reduces the likelihood of identity theft and fraud includes a central system (12) and a portable wireless device (15). The central system (12) stores personal data of a party including information regarding one or more payment cards of the party, one or more bank accounts of the party, driver license data of the party, and/or other identification data of the party. The wireless device (15) electronically connects to the central system (12). With the present system, using the wireless device (15), the party can pay for a transaction using the one or more of the payment cards, cause funds to be transferred to or from the bank accounts and/or provide identifying data if necessary.

Abstract: A universal charity card system having a universal charity card which identifies a customer-benefactor and a charity by coded information. A merchant computer system which reads the universal charity card's coded information and computes charitable contribution as a percent of sales to the customer-benefactor and stores in a merchant database data on the customer-benefactor identification, the charity identification, merchant identification and charitable contribution. A central computer system which pre-stores merchant's bank electronic fund transfer identification, charity's bank electronic fund transfer identification, and links to the merchant computer system for the purpose of downloading the merchant database, whereby, it downloads the merchant database and initiates a debit electronic fund transfer to the merchant's bank for an amount equal to the charitable contribution and a credit electronic fund transfer to charity's bank for an amount equal to the charitable contribution.

Abstract: Weightless Toy Objects where the upward buoyancy force of lighter than air gas inside the Toy Object body is carefully balanced against the gravitational weight of the Toy Object using a system of balance weights and orientation weights enabling the Toy Object to stay at a height and orientation in a space where it is deposited. The Toy Object can be in generic shapes, such as cube, cylinder and sphere for building larger weightless Toy Objects or in an identifiable shape such as cloud or airplane.

Abstract: An improved man machine interface for computer, television, electronic games and appliances, allowing rapid, easy and natural control and selections from a large array of choices. The remote control device has one multi-function thumb push switch, allowing cursor movement, rate of movement and object selection to be performed from this one thumb switch and an index finger slide switch for mode control, whereas these switches are located in the natural resting positions of thumb and finger when the device is held in either the left or the right hand. The remote control device is equipped with a display window for displaying device status, transmitting means, working in conjunction with a general purpose computer with a video monitor for controlling and selecting program data, or working in conjunction with a television controlling and selecting television programming choices.

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a hollow elongated body having a plurality of short wings projecting outwardly form the body in a vertically stacked array. The wings transverse substantially the entire length of the body. Engines with diameters substantially equal to the maximum width of the wings are mounted behind the wings, with at least one engine mounted on either side of the aircraft. Honeycomb structures mounted behind each engine cause the air thrust rearward by the engines to be directed as a smooth laminar flow of air. Air deflectors mounted behind the honeycomb structures deflect the air thrust rearward by the engines. A steering mechanism can orient the deflectors: (i) in a downward direction to provide an upward lifting force on the aircraft, or (ii) in an upward direction to provide a downward force on the aircraft, or (iii) in a port or starboard direction to steer the aircraft. Landing gear is attached to the bottom of the aircraft. Resilient structures are used to absorb shock in case of a crash.

Abstract: A device for flight control of a model plane has a plurality of photo cell sensors, preferably, located on the wing tips, nose and tail and connected to a logic circuit inside the body of the plane. The logic circuit, computes the location of the model plane based on the sum and differential output of the sensors, and outputs electronic signals that drive the servo motors controlling the plane. The logic circuit can be calibrated to individually calibrate the rudder, elevator and the throttle electronic signal output, based on the light received by the photo cell sensors. Inside an enclosed space, a focussed beam of light is directed at the model plane. The logic circuit, receives the sensors' output, and using them computes the location of the model plane within the beam of light. The focused beam of light is swivel attached to a motorized control for swiveling the reflector housing in a predetermined pattern of a closed path racetrack holding pattern and a closed path figure eight holding pattern.

Abstract: An atomized spray applicator nozzle and nozzle shroud, for applying spray fluid to a surface. The shroud captures the unused spray spillage and spray vapors and recycles it. The shroud and nozzle design makes precise application of the fluid to the surface possible.

Abstract: A tile for waterproofing the juncture of a tiled surface and a non tiled surface such as a tub and tile juncture by use of a water proof tile. The waterproof tile consists of a glazed tile surface having a curvature which directs the water away from the juncture, a non glazed surface which is cemented to the tiled wall and a bottom side which holds sealant for sealing against the non tiled surface.

Abstract: Devices and means to suspend scaled flying crafts during test and training flights, in a controlled environment space with a cable/string from a high point in the space, consisting of an electrical slack sensor on the cable/string and a radio controlled electrical system to automatically adjust the slack in the cable/string with the help of an electrically driven winch, permitting the flying craft to fly safely and freely under its own power.

Abstract: A way to make model/experimental planes crash proof by a shock absorbing harness mounted over the body of the plane, which does not significantly affect the flying abilities and qualities of the model/experimental.The harness protects against collision with ground or other objects by strategically placing shock absorbing structures on the body of the aircraft. These structures are protruding from the overall outer dimension of the model/experimental aircraft and are the ones to first hit external objects and the ground. These shock absorbing structures are made of material that is light and provides the resiliency and cushion against the impact to the model/experimental body. The design is such that they add very little weight and drag to the model/experimental aircraft. The structures are made of thin wires and resemble an inverted question mark in its basic configuration.

Abstract: This device creates a joint between two flexible surfaces that can be done and undone with the ease of an ordinary zipper. The device consists of edges on the surfaces to be joined. These edges consist of continuous multiple channels in the form of ridges and grooves and a joining aid in the form of a Flared Y shape tube which when pulled over the surface edges to be joined would apply force in four directions and would force the grooves and ridge channels to fit in each other at the correct angles creating a multiple seal, thereby each of the seals consisting of tightly fitting rod and its corresponding groove. The groove channel openings are offset from each other creating a joint resistance to pull in any direction. The flared Y tube has three tapered edges inside the tube which apply force in separating the three rod/groove sets if the tube is pulled over the joint in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A battery pack, made up of ordinary rechargeable nickel cadmium size AAA cells, that would output six volts and would fit inside the battery compartment of electrical devices designed to accommodate 4 AA size cells. This would obviate the need to carry and hook to the device external rechargeable battery packs. The battery pack also has electrical wires that end in a connector that could be used to charge the pack or power devices that need external battery packs. A charging bracket that enables charging of this power pack.

Abstract: This invention would temporarily alter the size of a smaller size cell into a next larger size cell, so that smaller cell can be interchangeably used in devices designed for next larger size cell. For example it would allow a size AAA cell to be charged in the same charger that charges AA cells without the added expense of buying a AAA size charger. The size changer aid consists of two hollow tubes. One of the hollow tube is inserted on to the top end of a smaller size cell until all the way such that the positive terminal of the cell is accessible from the end of the tube. The other hollow tube with a conducting button is inserted on the bottom end of the cell.