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20090048014 | Virtual floating layer for table games, and table games incorporating the same - The exemplary embodiments described herein relate to table games and, more particularly, to table games having a plurality of player positions that each include a display device configured to display one or more virtual floating layers thereon. In each table game, a dealer terminal is configured to allow a dealer to manage play at the table game. A network interface is configured to communicate information between the table game and a central system over a network in substantially real-time. A plurality of player positions are respectively provided for a plurality of players. Each player position includes a display configured to display a first game-related event for the associated player and a video controller configured to provide to the display a floatable layer, the floatable layer including at least one ancillary event. The floating layers may include, for example, interactive gaming, bonusing, entertainment, promotional, informational, banking, and/or service-oriented content. A plurality table games may be networked together in one or more pits. | 02-19-2009 |
20090048015 | Virtual floating layer for gaming machines, and gaming machines incorporating the same - The exemplary embodiments described herein relate to gaming machines and, more particularly, to gaming machines that are configured to display one or more virtual floating layers on one or more displays thereon. In each gaming machine, a main screen is configured to display a first game-related event. A top box is configured to display a second game-related event. A video controller is configured to provide to the main screen and/or the top box a floatable layer. The floatable layer includes at least one ancillary event. A network interface is configured to communicate information between the gaming machine and a central system over a network in substantially real-time. The floating layers may include, for example, interactive gaming, bonusing, entertainment, promotional, informational, banking, and/or service-oriented content. | 02-19-2009 |
20090048017 | Display inset for table games, and table game incorporating the same - The exemplary embodiments described herein relate to table games and, more particularly, to table games that incorporate an individualized display at each player position and, still more particularly, to inset bezels for supporting such displays. According to certain exemplary embodiments, an inset bezel for insertion into a table game is provided. The main body of the inset bezel extends inwardly into the table game's body. First and second feet are formed on the main body of the inset bezel proximate to the top surface of the table game. The feet are formed so as to engage with first and second recessed portions of the body of the table game, respectively. The first foot and the second foot are arranged so as to hold the inset bezel in place with respect to the table game, and the inset bezel is configured to support a display associated with a player position on the table game. In certain exemplary embodiments, the inset bezel may be substantially triangle shaped, substantially U-shaped, etc. | 02-19-2009 |
20090048027 | Player tracking module navigation device, and game machine and/or table game incorporating the same - The exemplary embodiments described herein relate to gaming machines and table games and, more particularly, to gaming machines and table games that include a player tracking module navigation device. A processor is configured to generate a changeable predetermined control signal in dependence on the PTM's status and/or user input received into the PTM, with the control signal corresponding to possible additional user input acceptable to the PTM given its current and prospective functionality. At least one button is provided. At least one light emitter also is provided, with each said light emitter being associated with one said button. Light activation programmed logic circuitry is configured to selectively enable and/or disable the at least one light emitter in dependence on the control signal. Button actuation programmed logic circuitry is configured to selectively enable and/or disable the at least one button in dependence on the control signal. The control signal includes at least a color code and an actuation code for each said button to visually communicate to the user the possible additional user input acceptable to the PTM. In certain exemplary embodiments, navigation devices may be implemented as hardware or displayed as floating layers. Additionally, in certain exemplary embodiments, navigation devices may be used to control to the action of the PTM, the main screen, the top box, a table, game, etc. | 02-19-2009 |
20090117999 | Systems and/or methods for player-controlled participation in random rewards - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to gaming machines and/or table games having interfaces provided thereto so as to allow players to control their participation in base games and random rewards scenarios. More particularly, an interface provided to the gaming machines and/or table games enables separate and/or separable credit meters to be maintained such that players may determine whether, and to what extent, to allocate credits to base games and one or more random rewards scenarios. This advantageously provides players with further control over their gaming opportunities. Also, certain exemplary embodiments may enable players to wager credits in excess of those capped by a particular gaming machine or table game. This advantageously provides additional revenue possibilities for gaming operators. | 05-07-2009 |
20090124329 | System and/or methods for interpreting and/or re-presenting content in a gaming environment - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to gaming machines and/or table games having programmed logic circuitry for interpreting existing content in the gaming environment and re-presenting it to a player via a new, though familiar, user interface, while also allowing further content to be displayed to the player. This advantageously enables the patron experience to be changed through a richer interface to the gaming environment, while also reducing the need to perform major replacement services by re-presenting existing, and integrating new, components and features. | 05-14-2009 |
20130237312 | GAMING SYSTEM, CONTROLLER AND METHOD - A method for awarding prizes comprises accessing a player account responsive to a player inputting a player identifier at a gaming device. The player account is capable of storing identification information associated with one or more other players nominated by the player. The method further involves setting a prize parameter for a triggerable game event that the player is eligible to be awarded based, at least in part, on a play parameter for the associated one or more other players. | 09-12-2013 |
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20110152914 | LESS TRAUMATIC METHOD OF DELIVERY OF MESH-BASED DEVICES INTO HUMAN BODY - In some embodiments, a method includes extending a dilator into a body of a patient in a first direction such that a distal end portion of the dilator extends from the body. The dilator defines a lumen therethrough. At least a portion of the dilator is disposed within the body when the distal end portion extends from the body. At least a portion of an implant is passed through the lumen defined by the dilator. The dilator is removed from the body by moving the dilator in the first direction. | 06-23-2011 |
20120059217 | PELVIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF IMPLANTING THE SAME - In one embodiment, an implant is configured to be placed within a body of a patient. The implant includes a support member. The support member is configured to be placed adjacent a vaginal apex of a patient. The support member has a length sufficient to extend the length of the vaginal apex but not of a length sufficient to extend from the vaginal apex to a location between a vagina of the patient and a rectum of the patient. The implant also includes first and second arm members coupled to the support member. The arm members are configured to be coupled to bodily tissue of the patient to help secure the implant within the body of the patient. | 03-08-2012 |
20120165659 | RADIOPAQUE IMPLANT - In some embodiments, an implant includes a substrate and a radiopaque portion. The radiopaque portion is coupled to the substrate. The radiopaque portion has a first portion extending along a first axis and a second portion extending along a second axis different than the first axis. In some embodiments, the substrate has a perimeter that defines a shape having a first size. The radiopaque portion forms a shape having a second size. The shaped formed by the radiopaque portion is substantially the same as the shape defined by the perimeter of the substrate. The first size is greater than the second size. | 06-28-2012 |
20120232573 | MULTI-ARM INSIDE-OUT TOOL FOR DELIVERING IMPLANTS AND METHODS THEREOF - In a general aspect, a medical device can include an external arm having a receiving mechanism, and an internal arm coupled to the external arm such that the receiving mechanism of the external arm is movable with respect to the internal arm. The medical device can also include a sliding component including a needle configured to be coupled to a portion of an implant and configured to slidably move the needle toward the receiving mechanism of the external arm. | 09-13-2012 |
20140257027 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF DELIVERING THE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a mesh having an edge, a loop coupled to the edge of the mesh, and a suture coupled to at least one of the loop or the edge of the mesh, the suture having a barb. The loop can have an inner diameter smaller than a combined width of the suture and at least a portion of an outer portion of the barb. | 09-11-2014 |
20150094527 | PELVIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF IMPLANTING THE SAME - In one embodiment, an implant is configured to be placed within a body of a patient. The implant includes a support member. The support member is configured to be placed adjacent a vaginal apex of a patient. The support member has a length sufficient to extend the length of the vaginal apex but not of a length sufficient to extend from the vaginal apex to a location between a vagina of the patient and a rectum of the patient. The implant also includes first and second arm members coupled to the support member. The arm members are configured to be coupled to bodily tissue of the patient to help secure the implant within the body of the patient. | 04-02-2015 |
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20090094829 | Method for ultrasonic peening of gas turbine engine components without engine disassembly - A method for peening a component of a gas turbine engine, or a module of a gas turbine engine, without removing the component from the assembled gas turbine engine or module includes blending the damaged area of the component, determining parameters for peening the damaged component, and peening the damaged component without removing it from the engine. | 04-16-2009 |
20110308290 | METHOD FOR ULTRASONIC PEENING OF GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS WITHOUT ENGINE DISASSEMBLY - A method for peening a component of a gas turbine engine, or a module of a gas turbine engine, without removing the component from the assembled gas turbine engine or module includes blending the damaged area of the component, determining parameters for peening the damaged component, and peening the damaged component without removing it from the engine. | 12-22-2011 |
20120304646 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING AN ENGINE COMPONENT - A shim is provided for repairing damage in a surface of a mechanical piece at or near an outer edge of a bore in the surface. The damage may penetrate a given distance within the surface and the bore is in close proximity to an attachment hole. The shim has a body having a first side and a second side and a thickness therebetween that is equal to or greater than the depth of the damage penetrating the given distance and contiguous to the attachment opening, wherein the body fits within an area machined into an outer surface surrounding the bore. | 12-06-2012 |
20130004263 | RIVET AND RIVET REMOVAL METHOD THEREOF - A shaft, a factory head, and a conical recess form a rivet. The shaft is cylindrical and includes a diameter, a first end, and a second end, the second end having a deformable portion to form a shop head. The factory head is connected to the first end of the shaft and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the shaft. The conical recess is preformed in the factory head coaxial with the shaft and narrows while extending into the factory head towards the shaft. The conical recess has an angle between 100 degrees and 135 degrees and a depth between 0.0254 centimeters and 0.1016 centimeters. | 01-03-2013 |