Abstract: A muzzle stabilizer for a repeating firearm is described. The muzzle stabilizer includes a tubular body having two or more gas vents for venting gas in an average direction that exerts a corrective force for counterbalancing muzzle climb during periods of repeating discharges. An attachment flange, which has a coupler adapted to mate with a corresponding coupler on the end of the muzzle of the firearm, is disposed at a first end of the tubular body. A gas regulator is engaged with a second end of the tubular body for adjusting the venting of gas through at least one of the gas vents. The gas vents can include a plurality of ninety-degree vents of graduated sizes radially arranged about the tubular body. The muzzle stabilizer can include a multistage expansion chamber through which high pressure and temperature gas expands before it is vented through the gas vents.

Abstract: These inventions are generally concerned with computer accessory devices and more particularly directed to a combination device including a mouse pad element with integrated writing pad holder and writing instrument holder or holders. These inventions include combinations of a mouse pad and a writing pad whereby a user is afforded easy access to the writing work surface as well as the mouse working surface. The total work area used is only slightly larger than a conventional mouse pad thus obviating the need for a separate writing station. A simple substrate of material forms a base including mouse pad working surface. A raised ridge forms a receiving cavity into which a writing pad may be placed and held. The raised ridge may be arranged in one of four corners of a rectangular mouse pad. The ridge may also be arranged to accommodate special features relating to the supported tasks, i.e. writing and operating a mouse, such as the feature of providing a pen holding means.

Abstract: A special configuration of devices includes mirrors which operate to give a driver an easy and complete view around an automobile. More precisely, standard rear view mirrors are arranged in a manner to switch between providing a normal rear view and a quick look into the region sometimes and herein known as the blind spot. Switches which are specially located on a steering wheel provide access to a control system whereby a driver may operate the device without removing hands from their proper position on the steering wheel. Activation of the switch yields a mirror movement allowing a driver to check a blind spot before changing lanes.

Abstract: A cooking pan and lid. The side wall of the pan portion has an elevated portion along its upper periphery. This elevated portion has an opening therethrough for entry of a cooking utensil for the purpose of stirring or otherwise manipulating food cooking in the pan. A plug that is receivable into the opening through the upper periphery of the pan to close the opening while stirring or manipulating of the food in the pan is not required. A vent opening is provide along the periphery of the lid to vent gasses from the food when cooking while the plug is inserted in the opening.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a pan or skillet coupled with a lid of the invention which together form a special cooking chamber where a utensil may remain operable while it is in the cooking chamber and while the lid is in place on the skillet. In addition, a special port in the lid permits on to add spices, cooking oils and other ingredients to the cooking chamber without removing the lid. In this way, a lid of the invention allows one to prepare foods in a cooking chamber without having to remove the lid portion thereof. Preferred lids of the invention include: a dome shaped transparent element, having a slot and a port therein, a handle thereon and a port cover which is removable from the port by way of a hinge and a is driven by a finger lever.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus in the form of a skillet with a complementary lid has a specially designed provision which accommodates a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil may be used to manipulate food being cooked while the skillet and lid remain coupled together thus preventing splattering of food residue about the cooking area. The skillet and lid, in combination form a cooking chamber. The chamber remains substantially enclosed throughout the cooking process. As the food being cooked needs attention, for example stirring or flipping, the utensil may be employed to effect such without disturbing the integrity of the cooking chamber. A lid of the apparatus may be formed of glass material to allow a chef a view into the chamber. In addition, a specialized coupling between a skillet rim and the lid provides improved reduction of mess.

Abstract: A holder for military uniforms that is secured through the fabric of the uniform by a threaded pin member. The pin is engaged by a threaded nut bearing against the reverse side of the uniform. The threads on the pin member are less than one-half the depth of the threads on the nut. The nut is comprised of acetal resin so that the relatively larger nut threads flexibly engage the pin member threads and provide a secure threaded relationship without stripping of the nut or pin threads due to cross-threading or other mistreatment.