The OverFile is a far future science fiction novel about the adventures of an ageless alien
creature known as the Spherit. Within its storyline, The OverFile offers an alternative theory
of the meaning of reality and the workings of the mind.
This site offers free general information on how to use a newly patented method for improving
reading speed which utilizes a “twistable pointer.” The site also explains how you can easily
make your own crude twistable pointer, as well as providing a free downloadable PDF instruction
manual to assist in the use of the new method. The site is geared toward seeking a manufacturer
interested in licensing the production of various kinds of twistable reading pointers based on the patent.
Jixis is a simple and totally free music system for learning how to play a piano-type keyboard and
various stringed instruments. In the Jixis keyboard system, miniature color-coded keying labels are
placed on the rear end of every other white key. The labels transform the keyboard into a graphical
format which corresponds directly to ordinary written music. This makes it simple and easy to learn
to play the keyboard and to learn the musical note names. In the Jixis Fingerboard system, at
www.jixis.com/FB.htm, no labels need be applied to you fingerboard to use the system.
CERI is an acronym for Controllably Extendible Restraint Interconnections. The site offers
information on a new type of US patented handcuffing system which utilizes an extendible
belt tether with an enclosed ratchet system to assist in the control of unruly and oversized
subjects who are difficult to restrain. The patent was allowed on 022707. I am its co-
inventor.
Portable Recyclable Fluid Flushing Method is a US patent 7,000,267. This patent
addresses devices that are primarily intended for emergency eye and wound flushing.
Multimodal Pointer Method is a US patent 7,006,074. This patent addresses a new
type of computer pointing device which may be alternately used in various modes, e.g.,
as a mouse, as a trackball, or hand-held in the air.
The Graphic Music system is a US Patent # 4885969, and is an integral music system
for use in association with all chromatically scaled musical instruments
The Light Visor is an auxiliary mini-sunshade which acts in effect like a “miniature hand”
which is rotatable about the end of a thin, flexible "stay-put" arm. The opposite end of the
flexible tube is non-obstructively fastened to a clip or bracket, which attaches to your
vehicle sun visor. The Light Visor saves you from having to hold your arm in a tiring position
when the sun is blinding you and your vehicle sun visor cannot effectively block the immediate sun angle.
This web page contains information related to US Provisional Patent Application
(PPA) #61475365, titled Random Action Filtering (RAF) Method. The RAF method is
currently thought to be a novel method of liquid filtration. A non-provisional patent was
applied for on April 12, 2012.
The FQXI Essay
On February 14, 2011, more than a decade after The OverFile was written, I submitted
an essay to FQXI, The Foundational Questions Institute. The theme for the year was,
“Is Reality Digital or Analog?” The essay expands upon the theory of reality and mind
presented in The OverFile. The links below will take you either to the submitted essay
online, or to a directly downloadable PDF.
Title: Digital vs. Analog Reality: An Alien Perspective – Online
Title: Digital vs. Analog Reality: An Alien Perspective – PDF Download
The Portable Stick-on Bubble Level
This web page contains information related to US Provisional Patent Application
(PPA) #61493222, filed 060311, titled Portable Stick-On Bubble Level.