Chess Set with Hinging Shelves
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This is a chess set that has shelves that hinge-out with the pieces attached. Particularly with travel chess sets, when you open the box (the two halves of the board) you have to dump all the pieces out on the table and then pick them up one-by-one to place them on the board.
The shelves make it easy to place the pieces on the board. They also provide a place for captured pieces during the game. And finally, they make it easy to put away the game because most of the pieces (hopefully) are on the shelf at the end of the game and it’s easy to see that no pieces are missing because there is no vacant space on the shelf.
IcePod
The IcePod can create ice (or frozen foods) in any shape or form. They can be large or small with a few cubes or many cubes. The IcePod seals tight and will not allow flavors into or out of its container. You don’t have to set this on a level surface in the freezer; just toss it in. Also, there is no potential spillage while transferring from the sink to the freezer.
How it works:
With a small amount unzipped, squeeze it so it opens up and fill it with water or whatever you’re freezing. After it’s full, squeeze the sides together to extract the excess and then zip it closed. The natural state of the container material and the surface tension of the liquid helps keep the two halves together. After freezing, run water over the material and unzip the container to access your ice or treat.
Virtual Address for Mail Delivery
Patented Technology: Seeking Partners, VC, or Licensee
HoldenArt, Inc has a patent (#6,783,063) for a mailing system where a virtual address replaces the standard address for sending mail and packages. With this system an email address or any unique sequence provides a PERMANENT ADDRESS that finds the recipient no matter where they are.
Judy Garland could have the unique address DOROTHY@OZ. Her actual street address and POSTNET (or other code) would be obtained from a database at the time of OCR scanning. If Garland was at an extended film shoot, she could update her hotel location from the web; her mail would arrive without delay.
In addition, the patented technology allows for an optional password to provide a level of security. Garland could enable, disable, or change the password from the web.
Benefits to individuals:
- Automatic mail forwarding, even for temporary situations.
- Only one line required to mail something: It’s simple and easily communicated.
- Privacy of residential location.
- Password option reduces unwanted mail and provides added security.
- Implementation does not require a universal change for all. Only those who sign up.
Benefits to carriers (USPS)
- Huge savings with seamless mail forwarding.
- Quantity of undeliverable mail is reduced.
- Minimal new equipment needed, if any: This is a software solution.
- Direct mail would always reach the intended consumer: No more “Or Current Resident”.
The patent on the US Patent Trademark Office site:
