Abstract: An ARPA-Internet Network Access/Service Provider device includes a fax gateway having a storage device for storing an e-mail message received from a sender through a data communication network. The stored e-mail message is converted to a fax document for transmission thereof to a fax recipient having access to a fax device. At least one fax modem device is used for transmitting the fax document to the fax recipient through a public telephone network, wherein the ARPA-Internet Network Access/Service Provider device allows a fax recipient to receive e-mail messages by the use of a fax device without requiring computer equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving athletic technique is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one stationary attachment means, a strap attached to the stationary attachment means, a waist belt attached to the strap and at least one knee restraint attached to the strap. The strap and each of the at least one knee restraints acts in combination to maintain the body of a baseball batter in such a position that the swing of a batter is at an optimum technique.

Abstract: A baseball batting tee apparatus for positioning a baseball and guiding a bat swing, comprising a planar base support a first upright member having a first and second end; said first end releasably mounted to said base support and extending in a vertical direction, a second upright member having a first and second end, first end of second upright member telescopically and lockably engagable to second end of said first upright member, allowing the selective vertical adjustment of the second end of the second member, said second end of second member formed to receive and support a baseball, at least one adjustable swing guide comprising an adjustable two member assembly, further comprising, a first swing guide member, having a first and second end, first end rotateable and affixed to said first upright member and lockable in its entire range of motion, second end provided with a hingeable attachment to first end of second swing guide member, second swing guide member capable of lockable positioning through adju