Abstract:
An aide and strategy layout and method for the solution of a Sudoku puzzle utilizes a row grid (Y) and a column grid (Z). The player can utilize the three grids as well as box's to aid in solving the puzzle. The layout can be provided on paper or on a game board. The game board secures game pieces to the game board 300 via magnets, a cavity, adhesive, etc. An alternative game board utilizes a cellophane sheet and a black (or colored) backing material for removably scribing the solution. The solution aid can be automated using a computer processor, respective software, and a display.
Abstract:
This invention discloses a protective disc and structure to hold an optical data disc to the protective disc so that if the during use the combination of the data disc and protective disc are mishandled the protective disc does not permit the data to become scratched. Instead the protective disc might become scratched. The data disc is held to the protective disc in a releasable fashion so that it can be removed from the protective disc and attached to another if the first protective disc becomes scratched. The data disc can be held to the protective disc by a band which extends entirely around the circumference of a data disc. The band can be comprised of two semicircular rings which are held together by hinges and/or by clasps so that as the semicircular rings are brought together they surround the edges of the protective disc and the data disc and hold the discs together. Alternatively, the band can be made of a continuous ring of heat shrink material. In this instance the band is applied around both the protective disc and the data disc, and then heat is supplied so as to shrink the band around the discs and hold them together.
Abstract:
Method, procedure, and device for applying tactile sensation and vibration to the human body. In this invention one (or more vibrating) elements emit sine waves between 20 and 800 Hz. These waves are varied in frequency, amplitude and rhythm to create in the subject the sensation of massage moving through different parts of the body even though the signal emitter may be a point source.
Abstract:
An offset sheet feeder comprises a first stack feeder configured to hold a stack of first sheets and to feed individual ones of the first sheets from the stack of first sheets, and a second stack feeder configured to hold a stack of second sheets and to feed individual ones of the second sheets from the stack of second sheets. The second stack feeder is positioned rearward and at a relative offset with respect to the first stack feeder, such that second sheets fed forward from the second stack overlap with first sheets fed from the first stack by an amount related to the relative offset. Aligned, overlapped pairs of first and second sheets can be fed into a box forming apparatus. The offset sheet feeder may include a glue dispenser for depositing adhesive in the overlap area of second sheets fed from the second stack feeder.
Abstract:
This invention discloses a protective disc and structure to hold an optical data disc to the protective disc so that if the during use the combination of the data disc and protective disc are mishandled the protective disc does not permit the data to become scratched. Instead the protective disc might become scratched. The data disc is held to the protective disc in a releasable fashion so that it can be removed from the protective disc and attached to another if the first protective disc becomes scratched. The data disc can be held to the protective disc with a set of prongs which are attached to the protective disc and can extend into contact with the edges of the data disc, and/or also into contact with the top surface of the data disc at the outside edges. Another alternative for holding the data disc to the protective disc include a band which extends entirely around the circumference of the discs. These alternative holding devices can be either a continuous ring or two semicircular rings which are held together by hinges and/or by clasps.
Abstract:
Method, procedure, and device for applying tactile sensation and vibration to the human body. In this invention one (or more vibrating) elements emit sine waves between 20 and 800 Hz. These waves are varied in frequency, amplitude and rhythm to create in the subject the sensation of massage moving through different parts of the body even though the signal emitter may be a point source.
Abstract:
Methods of producing biofuels are provided herein, for example and without limitation methods of producing biodiesel from trap grease are provided. Systems and apparatus also are provided for implementing, for example and without limitation, the methods described herein.
Abstract:
A tool for sectioning an edge of a wiper blade having a body with a substantially elongated and rectangular shape with first and second ends and constructed from a hardened plastic material. An aperture being defined in the body in a lengthwise extending direction between the first and second ends, the aperture substantially matching a cross-sectional profile of the wiper blade. A depth adjustable blade contained within the body and in communication with the aperture, the blade further including a substantially “V” shaped notch defining first and second interconnected cutting edges centered relative to the aperture. The cutting edges intercept the edge of the wiper blade as it is drawn along the aperture and in order to section a portion therefrom.
Abstract:
A game, referred to as Dazzle, that is played with flat, twelve-sided regular polygon tiles. The tiles are radially divisible by segments from the center point to the corners of the external sides into six sections—two sections encompassing one external edge, two encompassing two external edges, and two encompassing three external edges. By arrangement of these different-shaped “wedges” five tile types are generated. Three different colors, textures, or other unifying property different tiles are used with further constraints to produce a basic set. The game is played by a player selecting a tile from a pool. The first player then places the tile in the playing area, and is awarded a pre-set number of points. Subsequent players in turn select a tile from the pool and play it on the playing area. Tiles are placed so that the sides of adjacent tiles-match evenly. Unifying properties of placed tiles, such as the color of one side, must match at least one unifying property of an adjacent side of a pre-played tile. Points are awarded for the number of contiguous subsections formed among the placed tiles, and bonus points are awarded for such events as the enclosure of empty spaces. Play continues until all tiles are used, and the player with highest point accumulation is the winner.