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20090175481 | REVERSIBLE BEHIND-THE-HEAD MOUNTED PERSONAL AUDIO SET WITH PIVOTING EARPHONE - A behind-the-head mounted personal audio set that allows a mono-aural personal audio device to be worn in either a wearer's left or right ear without the need to remove or detach individual components of the personal audio sent and mount is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the personal audio device has two earphone portions and the mount allows the audio device to operate in either mono or stereo modes wherein one of the earphones may be moved away from a wearer's ear when needed, such as when driving. A boom microphone is preferably pivotally secured to one of the earphone portions. | 07-09-2009 |
20090196453 | ERGONOMIC BEHIND-THE-HEAD PERSONAL AUDIO SET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A behind-the-head personal audio set for a personal audio device is disclosed. The personal audio set has a headband portion sized to grasp the crown area of the wearer's head while aligning at least one ear cup adjacent to the wearer's ear. The headband portion defines a longitudinal, substantially horizontal, axis that substantially intersects the center of the ear cup. In disclosed preferred embodiments, the ear cup defines an ear engaging plane and the preferred geometry of this ear engaging plane with respect the headband portion's longitudinal axis and an axis of symmetry are also disclosed. Preferably, the headband portion and ear cup portion are integrally molded and ear loops are over-molded, or dual molded, thereto. | 08-06-2009 |
20090220118 | Behind-the-head mounted personal audio set with adjustable earphone position - A behind-the-head mounted personal audio set that has a first earphone portion pivotally secured to a behind-the-head headband at a first pivot which is positioned below the longitudinal centerline of the headband. In disclosed embodiments the earphone is also slidably secured to the headband thereby allowing additional adjustment to optimize wearer comfort. | 09-03-2009 |
20120082333 | REVERSIBLE BEHIND-THE-HEAD MOUNTED PERSONAL AUDIO SET WITH PIVOTING EARPHONE - A behind-the-head mounted personal audio set that allows a mono-aural personal audio device to be worn in either a wearer's left or right ear without the need to remove or detach individual components of the personal audio sent and mount is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the personal audio device has two earphone portions and the mount allows the audio device to operate in either mono or stereo modes wherein one of the earphones may be moved away from a wearer's ear when needed, such as when driving. A boom microphone is preferably pivotally secured to one of the earphone portions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120189154 | ANTIHELIX-CONFORMING EAR-MOUNT FOR PERSONAL AUDIO-SET - A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the antihelix of a wearer's ear, thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's antihelix and tragus, to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear-mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear-mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the antihelix of the wearer's ear. The ear-mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear. | 07-26-2012 |
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20120191837 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF A NETWORK - A method, and an automated system or tool, for interrogating networks, and most significantly mobile networks, in order to identify network and gateway issues at the earliest point. The method uses the combination of a client device and a server to execute one or more test cases on the network and thereby determine those characteristics of the network which are relevant to the implementation of a network-based service on the said network. The network characteristics include one or more of data fidelity, protocol support, data timeout periods, data length restrictions and network performance. | 07-26-2012 |
20140288686 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING PLAYBACK OF DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - A method is provided for managing playback of one or more items of digital media content, for example to ensure naturalistic transitioning between items of digital media content, comprising the steps of: (a) identifying a description which defines how to manage the playback of one or more items of digital media content, the description including descriptive metadata, and (b) utilising the description within a digital media player to control automatically the playback of digital media content. Associated systems, computer program products, digital media players and servers are also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140325357 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR NAVIGATING DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - The field of the invention relates to methods, systems and computer program products for navigating digital media content, in particular for navigating digital media content using an interface abstracted from that digital media content instead of, or as a supplement to, traditional user interface controls. There is provided a method for presenting a user interface to an end user to facilitate the searching, browsing and/or navigation of digital media content, the method comprising the steps of: (a) analysing the digital media content to create “hooks” related to the digital media content, or retrieving “hooks” in the digital media content, and (b) replacing or augmenting a graphical or textual representation of the digital media content with the “hooks”. | 10-30-2014 |
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20080230020 | Lifter oil manifold assembly for variable activation and deactivation of valves in an internal combustion engine - A lifter oil manifold assembly for variable actuation of engine valves having first (top) and second (valve) plates having portions of oil control and oil exhaust passages formed therein. The assembly further includes a carrier member having an oil supply passage integrated thereby separating the oil supply path from the oil control and oil exhaust path. Further, the assembly includes towers for receiving and positioning the electro-magnetic oil control valves used to control oil flow in the assembly. The towers are molded separate from the carrier and are held in place by the valve plate or are molded integral with the carrier. In another aspect of the invention, oil control valve retention springs are molded integral with either the tower or the oil control valve. In a further aspect of the invention, a combined polymer restrictor/strainer in the oil circuit replaces a prior art metal die-cast restrictor. | 09-25-2008 |
20080289596 | Apparatus for preventing leakage across rotor vanes in a vane-type camshaft phaser - In a first embodiment of a camshaft phaser, the rotor is split along an equatorial plane thereof, defining first and second rotor portions. A resilient seal is compressively disposed between the rotor portions to prevent leakage therebetween and to urge the rotor vanes against the cover plate and sprocket surfaces to prevent leakage around the vanes. Preferably, the seal includes radial seal elements to seal against the stator wall. Preferably, pressurized hydraulic fluid can enter between the first and second rotor portions and thereby assist the resilient seal in urging the rotor portions apart. In a second embodiment, the rotor is not split, and a resilient seal is provided on at least one axial face of the rotor vanes to seal the rotor vanes against the cover plate and sprocket surfaces. | 11-27-2008 |
20090050102 | Oil filter having an integral metering orifice for a valve lifter oil manifold assembly - A combined oil filtration and metering assembly for filtering and metering oil in an oil gallery, such as in a Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly of an internal combustion engine. The filtration and metering assembly includes a filtration element at an oil entrance leading to an internal chamber having a metering orifice as an outlet to a downstream portion of the oil gallery. Preferably the metering orifice has a diverging exit cone. Preferably, the assembly replaces directly a prior art metering valve in a LOMA socket without requiring retooling of the LOMA top plate. The assembly may be readily formed by molding of the filtration element into the oil entrance in an injection overmolding process. | 02-26-2009 |
20110139115 | Integral Valve Plate Cover/Lead Frame of a Switchable Valve Deactivating Device Oil Manifold Assembly - A valve plate cover/lead frame unit of a lifter oil manifold assembly used in cylinder deactivation systems to direct engine oil to valve lifters including a body including a pattern of passages that in cooperation with a pattern of passages included in the valve plate form oil galleries for distributing the engine oil, an electrical connector and an electrical lead frame terminating the electrical connector integrated into the body, and a plurality of connector terminals incorporated into the body, wherein the electrical lead frame electrically connects each of the connector terminals with the electrical connector. | 06-16-2011 |
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20090036204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BETTING ON-THE-BOARD OR OFF-THE-BOARD IN AN EVENT - A system for managing bets comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores one or more first type of bets and one or more second types of bets. Each first type of bet is associated with a bet amount and comprises a bet that a participant selected from a set of participants in an event will finish in a predetermined subset of finishing positions associated with the event. Each second type of bet is associated with a bet amount and comprises a bet that the selected participant will not finish in the predetermined subset of finishing positions associated with the event. The processor adds the bet amounts associated with the first type of bets with the bet amounts associated with the second type of bets to form a betting pool. The processor determines an amount of a payout based at least in part on the betting pool. | 02-05-2009 |
20100113135 | EXCHANGE OF ENTRIES CORRESPONDING TO PARTICIPANTS IN A SPORTS COMPETITION - Entries in one or more sports competitions are determined and distributed to a plurality of users. The one or more sports competitions have one or more stages. In some implementations relating to a first sports competition, the entries include entries in which each of the entries corresponds to a respective team of a set of teams participating in the first sports competition. In some implementations relating to a second sports competition, the entries include entries in which each of the entries corresponds to a respective individual of a set of individuals participating in the second sports competition. | 05-06-2010 |
20110130189 | System and Method for Wagering-Based Transferable Financial Instruments - The invention provides a system and method for creating and facilitating the exchange of wagering-based transferable financial instruments. The instruments may be used to embody multiple various positions based upon the ultimate outcomes of uncertain future contingent events, including but not limited to outcomes of games of skill and chance. The invention further provides systems and platforms for monitoring, displaying information, and facilitating trading as to such instruments among multiple investment market participants, and a hosting or house participant, for time-variable buying and selling of such instruments. | 06-02-2011 |
20110258068 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LOTTERY AND AUCTION BASED TOURNAMENT ENTRY EXCHANGE PLATFORM - A method of distributing, managing, and exchange entries in one or more activities is provided. The entries may be distributed by any suitable process including, without limitation an auction or lottery process. The distributed entries may be exchanged in a market environment. The exchange may operate on an electronic platform. Revenues may be collected from distributions and/or exchanges of entries. A portion of the revenues may be paid to one or more users who hold an one or more particular winning entries determined by any number of parameters and at the occurrence of any number of events. | 10-20-2011 |
20110276515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTERMEDIARY FOR A TRANSACTION - A method of providing an intermediary for a transaction is provided. The method includes receiving a first request to place a first order to trade a first product at a first price, the first product being associated with one or more events. The first order is placed. The method further includes receiving a second request to place a second order to trade the first product at a second price. The second order is placed. A match between the first order and the second order is identified based at least in part on the first price of the first order and the second price of the second order. A first set of one or more obligations is established based at least in part on the first order, and a second set of one or more obligations is established based at least in part on the second order. | 11-10-2011 |
20110302043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO AN ONLINE ACCOUNT - A method of providing an account is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user during a communication session. The method further includes communicating a request for credit information, wherein the request includes at least a portion of the identification information. The requested credit information is received and an account is approved based at least in part on the received credit information. The account is opened and access is provided to the opened account during the communication session. | 12-08-2011 |
20120064964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPORTS BETTING - A method of providing an account is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user during a communication session. The method further includes communicating a request for credit information. The request includes at least a portion of the identification information. The method further includes receiving the requested credit information, and for each of a plurality of different types of accounts, determining whether to approve that type of account based at least in part on the received credit information. The method further includes communicating an indication of at least a portion of the approved types of accounts, and receiving a selection of at least one of the approved types of accounts. The method further includes opening at least one of the selected types of accounts and providing access to at least one of the opened accounts during the communication session. | 03-15-2012 |
20120178522 | MANAGING RISK ASSOCIATED WITH BETTING TRANSACTIONS - A method of providing an account is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user during a communication session and communicating a request for credit information, the request including at least a portion of the identification information. The requested credit information is received and an account is approved and opened based at least on the received credit information. During the communication session, a request made using the opened account to place a first order to trade a first product is received. A risk value for the first order is determined. One or more current balances for the account are also determined. The method further includes determining whether to approve the first order based at least on the risk value determined for the first order and one or more of the current balances for the account, and if the first order is approved, placing the first order. | 07-12-2012 |
20120231865 | ROULETTE WHEEL BETTING - The invention provides a system and method for creating and facilitating the exchange of wagering-based transferable financial instruments. The instruments may be used to embody multiple various positions based upon the ultimate outcomes of uncertain future contingent events, including but not limited to outcomes of games of skill and chance. The invention further provides systems and platforms for monitoring, displaying information, and facilitating trading as to such instruments among multiple investment market participants, and a hosting or house participant, for time-variable buying and selling of such instruments. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231871 | ROULETTE WHEEL BETTING - The invention provides a system and method for creating and facilitating the exchange of wagering-based transferable financial instruments. The instruments may be used to embody multiple various positions based upon the ultimate outcomes of uncertain future contingent events, including but not limited to outcomes of games of skill and chance. The invention further provides systems and platforms for monitoring, displaying information, and facilitating trading as to such instruments among multiple investment market participants, and a hosting or house participant, for time-variable buying and selling of such instruments. | 09-13-2012 |
20130005450 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BETTING ON-THE-BOARD OR OFF-THE-BOARD IN AN EVENT - A system for managing bets comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores one or more first type of bets and one or more second types of bets. Each first type of bet is associated with a bet amount and comprises a bet that a participant selected from a set of participants in an event will finish in a predetermined subset of finishing positions associated with the event. Each second type of bet is associated with a bet amount and comprises a bet that the selected participant will not finish in the predetermined subset of finishing positions associated with the event. The processor adds the bet amounts associated with the first type of bets with the bet amounts associated with the second type of bets to form a betting pool. The processor determines an amount of a payout based at least in part on the betting pool. | 01-03-2013 |
20130012303 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WAGERING-BASED TRANSFERABLE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The invention provides a system and method for creating and facilitating the exchange of wagering-based transferable financial instruments. The instruments may be used to embody multiple various positions based upon the ultimate outcomes of uncertain future contingent events, including but not limited to outcomes of games of skill and chance. The invention further provides systems and platforms for monitoring, displaying information, and facilitating trading as to such instruments among multiple investment market participants, and a hosting or house participant, for time-variable buying and selling of such instruments. | 01-10-2013 |
20130046709 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTERMEDIARY FOR A TRANSACTION - A method of providing an intermediary for a transaction is provided. The method includes receiving a first request to place a first order to trade a first product at a first price, the first product being associated with one or more events. The first order is placed. The method further includes receiving a second request to place a second order to trade the first product at a second price. The second order is placed. A match between the first order and the second order is identified based at least in part on the first price of the first order and the second price of the second order. A first set of one or more obligations is established based at least in part on the first order, and a second set of one or more obligations is established based at least in part on the second order. | 02-21-2013 |
20130157749 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A LOTTERY AND AUCTION BASED TOURNAMENT ENTRY EXCHANGE PLATFORM - Entries in one or more sports competitions are determined and distributed to a plurality of users. The entries may be traded among the users. The one or more sports competitions have one or more stages. In some implementations relating to a first sports competition, the entries include entries in which each of the entries corresponds to a respective team of a set of teams participating in the first sports competition. In some implementations relating to a second sports competition, the entries include entries in which each of the entries corresponds to a respective individual of a set of individuals participating in the second sports competition. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157750 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPREAD BETTING ON A PARTICIPANT IN A GROUP OF EVENTS - A method of managing bets includes receiving a first bet at a first quote, the first bet having an associated first unit stake, the first quote corresponding with the total number of units potentially earned by a participant in a plurality of events. Results of each of the plurality of events are received, which may include the positioning of the particular participant in each of the plurality of events. The total number of units earned by the participant in the plurality of events may be determined based at least in part on the results of each of the plurality of events. An amount of a payout for the first bet may be determined based at least in part on the first unit stake, the first quote, and the total number of units earned by the participant in the plurality of events. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157755 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BETTING ON A PARTICIPANT IN A GROUP OF EVENTS - A method of managing bets includes receiving first types of bets and second types of bets. Each first type of bet comprises a bet that the number of units earned by a participant in a plurality of events will fall within a first range of numbers. Each second type of bet comprises a bet that the number of units earned by the participant over a course of a plurality of events will fall within a second range of numbers. The total number of units earned by the participant is determined based on the positioning of the participant in each event. The method includes determining whether the first or second type of bets are winning bets. A betting pool is determined based on the total amounts associated with the first and second types of bets. A payout is determined based on the betting pool and the total amounts of the winning bets. | 06-20-2013 |
20130237297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO VARIOUS TYPES OF ONLINE ACCOUNTS - A method of providing an account is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user during a communication session. The method further includes communicating a request for credit information. The request includes at least a portion of the identification information. The method further includes receiving the requested credit information, and for each of a plurality of different types of accounts, determining whether to approve that type of account based at least in part on the received credit information. The method further includes communicating an indication of at least a portion of the approved types of accounts, and receiving a selection of at least one of the approved types of accounts. The method further includes opening at least one of the selected types of accounts and providing access to at least one of the opened accounts during the communication session. | 09-12-2013 |
20140087859 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BETTING ON-THE-BOARD OR OFF-THE-BOARD IN AN EVENT - A system for managing bets comprises a memory and a processor. The memory stores one or more first type of bets and one or more second types of bets. Each first type of bet is associated with a bet amount and comprises a bet that a participant selected from a set of participants in an event will finish in a predetermined subset of finishing positions associated with the event. Each second type of bet is associated with a bet amount and comprises a bet that the selected participant will not finish in the predetermined subset of finishing positions associated with the event. The processor adds the bet amounts associated with the first type of bets with the bet amounts associated with the second type of bets to form a betting pool. The processor determines an amount of a payout based at least in part on the betting pool. | 03-27-2014 |
20140188696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO AND MANAGING ACCOUNT ACTIVITY FOR AN ONLINE ACCOUNT - A method of providing an account is provided. The method includes receiving identification information associated with a user during a communication session and communicating a request for credit information, the request including at least a portion of the identification information. The requested credit information is received and an account is approved and opened based at least on the received credit information. During the communication session, a request made using the opened account to place a first order to trade a first product is received. A risk value for the first order is determined. One or more current balances for the account are also determined. The method further includes determining whether to approve the first order based at least on the risk value determined for the first order and one or more of the current balances for the account, and if the first order is approved, placing the first order. | 07-03-2014 |
20140344138 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TRADING ORDER REQUESTS - A method of determining whether to approve trading order requests is provided. A request to place a first trading order is received from a user using a trading account associated with the user. A risk value is determined for the first trading order. A plurality of balances associated with the trading account are determined. The balances may include an available cash balance, an available credit balance, and an available waived margin balance for the trading account. A determination of whether to approve the first trading order is made based at least in part on the risk value for the first trading order and the available cash balance, the available credit balance, and the available waived margin balance determined for the trading account. If the first trading order is approved, the first trading order is placed. | 11-20-2014 |
20150031423 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BETTING ON A PARTICIPANT IN A GROUP OF EVENTS - A method of managing bets includes receiving first types of bets and second types of bets. Each first type of bet comprises a bet that the number of units earned by a participant in a plurality of events will fall within a first range of numbers. Each second type of bet comprises a bet that the number of units earned by the participant over a course of a plurality of events will fall within a second range of numbers. The total number of units earned by the participant is determined based on the positioning of the participant in each event. The method includes determining whether the first or second type of bets are winning bets. A betting pool is determined based on the total amounts associated with the first and second types of bets. A payout is determined based on the betting pool and the total amounts of the winning bets. | 01-29-2015 |
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20100083381 | Hardware-based anti-virus scan service - A device, system, and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes a storage medium to store files. The device also includes a manageability engine. The manageability engine accesses a virus signature file. The manageability engine then performs an anti-virus scan using patterns in the signature file to compare to one or more of the files. The manageability engine then reports the results of the scan to an external agent. | 04-01-2010 |
20100306177 | HOST OPERATING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT STORAGE-RELATED REMOTE ACCESS AND OPERATIONS - An embodiment may include circuitry that may be comprised in a host that may execute an operating system and/or in a server. The circuitry may generate, at least in part, and/or receive, at least in part, at least one request to initiate, at least in part, at least one operation at the host. The least one operation may facilitate, at least in part, examination remotely from the host of information stored at the host. The at least one operation may be performed independently from the operating system and also may be performed at least in part by the circuitry. The examination may facilitate, at least in part, remotely from the host, backup, recovery, and/or determination of corruption of mass storage data stored at the host. Of course, many variations, modifications, and alternatives are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 12-02-2010 |
20110246633 | PROXY DETECTION BY SERVICE PROCESSOR - Embodiments provide methods, apparatus, and systems that enable an embedded processor to detect and configure one or more network access settings. The network access settings may enable the embedded processor to communicate over a network, via out-of-band messages, with a management server or service. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 10-06-2011 |
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20120317706 | Ballistic and Impact Protective Military Helmet Assembly - A helmet assembly is provided including a front mount configured to attach to the front of the helmet above a brim of the helmet, a mandible for protecting a portion of the user's face, a lower edge rim mounting portion such as a halo attached along the lower edge of the helmet for securing the mandible to a helmet and providing power and data conduits. The front mount provides a center top mounting arrangement that operatively connects a center top location of the face shield to a center front mount on the helmet The mount provides frontal bracket portions for mounting accessories. The helmet assembly provides a helmet shell with a curved shape having a surrounding reinforcing ridge. A reeling system is provided for adjusting front and lower chin straps. Other improvements in helmet assemblies are also disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
20130291290 | ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR A HELMET - An accessory attachment system for a helmet and its method of use are disclosed. The accessory attachment system for the helmet may include a base configured for attachment to a helmet and an accessory attachment portion associated with the base. The accessory attachment portion may be configured to selectively attach at least one accessory. The accessory attachment portion may also be automatically secured at, and selectively movable between, at least a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position. | 11-07-2013 |
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20140033406 | HELMET ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A helmet accessory attachment system may include an attachment portion comprising a biasing element, a position member, and a movable member. The movable member may be selectively moveable between a home position which is a first distance from the position member and a release position which is a second distance from the position member. The biasing element may bias the movable member toward the home position. The helmet accessory attachment system also may include a mounting portion attachable to a helmet. The mounting portion may include a first channel to receive the movable member at a first opening and a second channel to receive the position member at a second opening. A third distance between the first opening of the first channel and the second opening of the second channel may be greater than the first distance from the movable member to the position member in the home position. | 02-06-2014 |
20140075654 | MANDIBLE GUARD ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A contact surface, such as a seating surface on a mandible guard is adjustable such that variations in helmet geometry and/or mandible geometry can be accommodated. The mandible guard may be fixedly attached to a helmet with an attachment arm, yet be configured to permit adjustment of the height of the contact surface to reduce or eliminate a gap between the helmet and a guard portion of the mandible guard. A tilt arrangement may be provided between the attachment arm and the guard portion of the mandible guard to allow a wearer to adjust a pitch angle of the guard portion relative to the attachment arm. | 03-20-2014 |
20150026872 | HELMET MOUNTING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for attaching an accessory to a helmet are disclosed. A helmet accessory mounting interface may be attached to a receptacle. The receptacle may be removably or permanently received by a carrier. The carrier may be attached to a helmet having a particular shape and size. The carrier also may be configured to receive any selected type of a plurality of receptacle types which, in turn, corresponds to a particular mounting interface for a helmet accessory. The receptacle may be receivable, in some embodiments removably, by any one of a number of different types of carriers. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090007068 | Accessing Non-Public Code - Non-public software constructs within a portion of code may be made accessible by analyzing the code, locating non-public items such as classes, objects, data structures, methods, interfaces, arrays, and other items, and creating a public call for the item in an executable code. In some instances, a call may reference one or more non-public items and such a call may be a static call created at the same time as the function, or may be a dynamically created at runtime. The calls may handle non-public arrays within calls, generic calls, as well as calls using a non-public interface. | 01-01-2009 |
20140053063 | USER INTERFACE CONTROL FRAMEWORK FOR STAMPING OUT CONTROLS USING A DECLARATIVE TEMPLATE - A user interface (“UI”) control framework enables UI controls to be declaratively created inline with the HTML markup without having to write boilerplate JavaScript that would usually be needed with conventional UI control models. The UI control framework is architected to sit on top of existing WinJS (Windows Library for JavaScript) functionality and encapsulates behaviors that are common across many control implementations so that a single instance of a UI control template may be used to stamp out multiple control instances. The UI control framework separates layout from the “code behind” in the backing controls so that data binding can be implemented abstractly without explicit knowledge of the layout of the control and any of its child controls. The markup provides “anchor points” that allow the code to have direct access to a child control. Custom expando HTML attributes are utilized that place named properties on control instances. | 02-20-2014 |
20140282138 | DYNAMIC GENERATION OF USER INTERFACE PLACEHOLDER TEMPLATES - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to dynamically generating a preview placeholder template for presenting data in a user interface. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method comprising receiving a request to display a list of items, each item of the list of items comprising a plurality of parts each having a full appearance defined by a corresponding portion of a full version template. The method further comprises, for an item in the list of items, rendering a full version of a representation of the item, and generating via the full version template a preview placeholder template defining an appearance of a thin version of a list item representation comprising a subset of the plurality of parts. The method further comprises storing the preview placeholder template, and retrieving the preview placeholder template from storage and rendering a thin version of each of one or more list items. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080221212 | TOPICAL FORMULATION - There is described a topical formulation. The topical formulation includes: (i) diclofenac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (ii) a first compound, and (iii) a second compound. The first compound and second compound are different, and each is selected from the group consisting essentially of N-lauroyl sarcosine, sodium octyl sulfate, methyl laurate, isopropyl myristate, oleic acid, glyceryl oleate and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. It has been discovered that certain combination of compounds are excellent penetration enhancers and, as such, can be incorporated in a topical formulation to facilitate administration of diclofenac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The increased penetration enhancement can also lead to a reduction in the total concentration of skin irritants in the formulation. | 09-11-2008 |
20100029769 | TOPICAL FORMULATION - There is described a topical formulation. The topical formulation comprises: (i) diclofenac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (ii) a first compound, and (iii) a second compound. The first compound and second compound are different, and each is selected from the group consisting essentially of N-lauroyl sarcosine, sodium octyl sulfate, methyl laurate, isopropyl myristate, oleic acid, glyceryl oleate and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. It has been discovered that certain combination of compounds are excellent penetration enhancers and, as such, can be incorporated in a topical formulation to facilitate administration of diclofenac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The increased penetration enhancement can also lead to a reduction in the total concentration of skin irritants in the formulation. | 02-04-2010 |
20110028460 | TOPICAL FORMULATION - It has been discovered that certain combinations compounds are excellent penetration enhancers and, as such, can be incorporated in a topical formulation to facilitate administration of active agents. The increased penetration enhancement can also lead to a reduction in the total concentration of skin irritants in the formulation. There is described herein a topical formulation comprising (i) at least one active agent; (ii) a first compound, and (iii) a second compound, wherein the first compound and second compound are different, and each is selected from the group consisting of N-lauroyl sarcosine, sodium octyl sulfate, methyl laurate, isopropyl myristate, oleic acid, glyceryl oleate and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. | 02-03-2011 |
20120214874 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a topical composition including a topically acting anesthetic active ingredient; an ester; a non-ionic surfactant; a polar solvent; water, and optionally a buffer, a pH adjusting agent or an anti-oxidant. The compositions are useful for alleviating pain especially associated with acute herpes zoster. | 08-23-2012 |
20120232152 | TOPICAL IBUPROFEN FORMULATIONS - The present application relates to a topical formulation comprising ibuprofen, a hydroalcoholic based solvent system, a C | 09-13-2012 |
20120309843 | HIGHLY PERMEATING TERBINAFINE FORMULATION - The present invention provides topical compositions, methods of preparation, and methods of treatment for onychomychosis. In certain specific embodiments, the invention provides an anti-fungal pharmaceutical composition for topical application comprising an anti-fungal agent, a zwitterionic surfactant or charged derivative thereof; a carboxylic acid, a lower alcohol, and water. The acid is selected from a short-chain hydroxy acid, a short-chain fatty acid, and a mixture thereof. In certain other specific embodiments, the invention provides an anti-fungal pharmaceutical composition for topical application comprising an anti-fungal agent, a quarternary amino acid, a keratolytic agent; a lower alcohol; and water. In certain embodiments, the keratolytic agent is urea, ammonium thioglycolate, or a mixture thereof. | 12-06-2012 |
20130079404 | TOPICAL FORMULATION - It has been discovered that certain combinations of compounds are excellent penetration enhancers and, as such, can be incorporated in a topical formulation to facilitate administration of active agents. The increased penetration enhancement can also lead to a reduction in the total concentration of skin irritants in the formulation. There is described herein a topical formulation comprising (i) an active agent selected from at least one of lidocaine and tetracaine; (ii) a first compound, and (iii) a second compound, wherein the first compound and second compound are different, and each is selected from the group consisting of N-lauroyl sarcosine, sodium octyl sulfate, methyl laurate, isopropyl myristate, oleic acid, glyceryl oleate and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. | 03-28-2013 |
20130136805 | FOAMABLE COMPOSITIONS OF STABILIZED CHLORITE - The present application relates to foamable compositions and foams comprising stabilized chlorite, including stabilized chlorite solutions such as Oxovasin™, and to medical uses thereof, in particular for wound healing. The foamable compositions comprise at least one foaming agent, stabilized chlorite, water and optionally, a buffering agent. | 05-30-2013 |
20130177629 | LIPOSOMAL COMPOSITIONS - The present application includes liposomes and liposomal compositions that comprise chlorite, chlorate or a mixture thereof entrapped inside the liposome core, methods for their preparation and methods of use, in particular as medicaments. | 07-11-2013 |
20130243701 | FOAMABLE FORMULATION - The present invention provides DMSO-containing foamable formulations, methods for preparation, and methods of treatment. The formulations can provide good permeability and bioavailability at the target site. Preferably, the formulations are useful for treating osteoarthritis. In one embodiment, the invention provides a foamable formulation for topical use, said formulation comprising DMSO, polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether, an active agent, a monohydric lower alcohol, a diol, and water. Preferably, the active agent is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as diclofenac sodium or ibuprofen. | 09-19-2013 |
20130316020 | WOUND DRESSINGS COMPRISING CHLORITE - This application described a wound dressing comprising an absorbent material, an effective amount of chlorite and an amount of a base to provide a pH of the dressing material greater than or equal to about ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130337031 | TOPICAL FORMULATIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present disclosure is drawn to topical formulations, transdermal systems, and related methods. In one embodiment, a topical formulation is provided that includes a local anesthetic, a first compound, and a second compound. The first compound and second compound are different and each is selected from the group consisting of N-lauroyl sarcosine, sodium octyl sulfate, methyl laurate, isopropyl myristate, oleic acid, glyceryl oleate, and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. | 12-19-2013 |
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20090095544 | Remotely controlled vehicle with a track mechanism and independently operated wheels - A remotely controlled vehicle with a track mechanism and independently operated wheels is described. The vehicle includes a track assembly that includes a center track drive wheel and corresponding endless center track. A pair of driving wheels are mounted on opposing lateral sides of the track assembly. Two independently operated motors are included, each supplying power to only one of the driving wheels. A differential gear set is operatively connected between each of the two motors and the center track drive wheel. The gear set is formed to drive the center track drive wheel in a vehicle driving direction when both motors are concurrently operated to drive the pair of driving wheels in the vehicle driving direction. The gear set also imparts a minimal force to the center track drive wheel when each of the motors are operating to drive the pair of driving wheels in opposing directions. | 04-16-2009 |
20100279583 | Track set with a tiltable surface for use with a toy vehicle - Described is a track set with a tiltable surface for use with a toy vehicle. The track set includes a handle that allows a user to tilt the surface while resting the track set on a base and tilting the surface at a pivot point. Further, the surface includes a first side and a second side. The track set is formed to allow a user to switch the position of the pivot point and base and thereby selectively use either the first side or second side. | 11-04-2010 |
20100285719 | Track set with taut filament for use with a toy vehicle - Described is a track set with a taut filament for use with a toy vehicle. The track set includes a first tower and a second tower. A spool is connected with the first tower, with the filament wound around the spool. The spool includes a ratcheting mechanism to allow a user to selectively unwind the filament from the spool. Once unwound, the filament can be connected with the second tower. The spool can again be used to tighten the filament between the two towers, thereby creating a taut filament. Using a toy vehicle with a grooved-wheel, the toy vehicle can pass from the first tower to the second tower along the taut filament with the grooved-wheel riding on the filament. | 11-11-2010 |
20100330873 | TOY VEHICLE LAUNCHER - Described is a cartridge-loaded toy vehicle launcher track set capable of launching multiple toy vehicles across a variety of tracks. The launcher includes a cartridge for holding a plurality of toy vehicles. A launching mechanism is affixed with a launching body of the launcher for receiving a toy vehicle from the cartridge and launching the toy vehicle from the launching body. Additionally, a track connector is connected with the launching body such that a toy vehicle can be launched from the housing and onto the toy vehicle track when the track is connected with the track connector. In one aspect, a string spool is connected with the launching body such that a toy vehicle can be launched from the housing and onto a string when the string is pulled taut in front of the housing. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330874 | Toy vehicle rotational element for rotating a toy vehicle - Described is a toy vehicle track set and, more particularly, a rotational element for use with a track set that is operable for rotating a toy vehicle. The rotational element includes an anchor for attaching the rotational element with a surface. A flip box is operatively connected with the anchor, and the flip box is formed to receive a toy vehicle and rotate the toy vehicle. A track connector connects a toy vehicle track with the rotational element, such that the toy vehicle engages the track and is propelled from the flip box along the track. The flip box is spring-loaded, and entrance of the toy vehicle into the flip box causes a spring element to be released and the flip box to rotate the toy vehicle and return the toy vehicle back onto the track. In a desired aspect, the track is a string. | 12-30-2010 |
20100330876 | Mobile skateboard-shaped toy with a flywheel - A mobile skateboard-shaped toy which is propelled by a displaceable flywheel is described. The skateboard-shaped toy comprises a skateboard deck with the flywheel positioned within the skateboard deck. The flywheel is positioned such that the flywheel protrudes beyond a top portion and a bottom portion of the skateboard deck. The flywheel is rotatable within the skateboard deck to change a rotational direction of the flywheel with respect to a major axis of the skateboard deck. Additionally, the flywheel can be repositioned at different ride heights within the skateboard deck. In one aspect, the flywheel is removable from the skateboard deck to allow the flywheel to be easily repositioned within the skateboard deck or replaced with another flywheel. | 12-30-2010 |
20110003532 | Stunt figure for attaching with a mobile toy to allow for performance of a stunt - A mobile toy and a stunt figure attachable with the mobile toy are described. In a desired aspect, the mobile toy is a skateboard-shaped toy having a skateboard deck with a flywheel positioned within the skateboard deck. The stunt figure is detachably attachable with the skateboard-shaped toy through snap-fit connection mechanisms on the skateboard-shaped toy. In a desired aspect, the stunt figure comprises at least one appendage and the stunt figure is attached with the skateboard-shaped toy through at least one appendage. The stunt figure can be formed in a variety of shapes to alter the form and center of gravity of the toy to provide for a variety of stunts. | 01-06-2011 |
20120058706 | CORE WITH FINGER INDENTATION AND FORMED TO EXPEL AN OBJECT CONCEALED THEREIN - A rotatable core is described. The core includes a cylindrically-shaped housing having an indentation area. The indentation area is formed to guide a user where to place their finger for launching, such that by pressing down on the indentation area, the core is forced against a ground surface, which causes it to spin away from the user. Additionally, the core includes a housing with a cavity therein for receiving the object. A release mechanism is attached with the housing. The release mechanism includes a connector for connecting with a corresponding connector on the object and an expelling mechanism for expelling the object. Upon activation of the release mechanism, the connector releases the object and the expelling mechanism forces the object from the housing. | 03-08-2012 |
20120279880 | TRY ME PACKAGING FOR AN ULTRAVIOLET REVEAL FEATURE - A packaging item for packaging a toy and an ultraviolet light accessory is described. The packaging item includes a transparent packaging shell and a toy positioning packaging. The transparent packaging shell has an opening therethrough to allow for access by a user. The toy positioning packaging is positioned within the transparent packaging shell. The toy positioning packaging includes a toy packing portion and an ultraviolet light accessory portion. The toy packing portion is formed to hold both the toy and ultraviolet light accessory such that upon activation, ultraviolet light is directed from the ultraviolet light accessory onto a portion of a toy that includes a reveal pigment. Upon exposure to the reveal pigment, the reveal pigment becomes visible to reveal a unique feature of the toy. The toy is, for example, a figurine. | 11-08-2012 |
20120282842 | FIGURINE AND PLAY SET ITEM HAVING AN ULTRAVIOLET REVEAL FEATURE - A figurine and play set having an ultraviolet reveal feature is described. The figurine is formed to depict a first state. A reveal pigment is applied to the figurine. The reveal pigment is transparent when in the first state. Importantly, the reveal pigment is applied to the figurine in a shape to depict a second state such that when the reveal pigment is exposed to ultraviolet light, the reveal pigment fluoresces to depict the second state, and when the ultraviolet light is removed from the reveal pigment, the reveal pigment immediately ceases fluorescing and returns to the first state. A reveal pigment can also be applied to a coordinating play set item to reveal features that are otherwise invisible prior to exposure of ultraviolet light. | 11-08-2012 |
20130078885 | LAUNCHER DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING A SERIES OF ITEMS INTO A SPIN - A toy launcher that can launch multiple consecutive devices into a spin is described. The toy launcher includes a housing adapted to receive an item to be launched. The housing includes a bunching mechanism to force the item from the launcher. Additionally, a protrusion is positioned in front of the launching mechanism such that art item launched from the launching mechanism engages with the protrusion, forcing the item into a spin as it exits the launcher. | 03-28-2013 |
20130263836 | FIGURINE LAUNCHER - A figurine launcher is described. The figurine launcher includes at least two shell components. The shell components are hingedly attached with one another to move between an open position and a closed position. An open mechanism is attached with at least one of the shell components and is adapted to allow a user to selectively separate the shell components when in the closed position. A launch positioning mechanism is attached with at least one of the shell components. The launch positioning mechanism is adapted to engage with a figurine and conceal the figurine within the housing when the shell components are in a closed position. Alternatively, when the shell components are in an open position, the launch positioning mechanism is adapted to move the figurine into a launch position. When in the launch position, the user can compress the shell components to force the figurine from the launcher. | 10-10-2013 |
20140087895 | TRANSFORMING DART - A transforming dart mechanism is described. The transforming dart mechanism includes an inner collar and an outer collar. A dart body is positioned through the inner collar, while fins are pivotally attached with the outer collar. A deployable canopy is affixed with the fins. Thus, in operation, a user can position the fins and deployable canopy against the dart body in a collapsed state. When in the collapsed state, a user can shoot the toy dart horn a to dart gun and upon contacting a target, the fins and deployable canopy expand into an expanded state. | 03-27-2014 |
20140170931 | TOY FIGURE WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORY THAT DOUBLES AS A SMART DEVICE STYLUS - Described is a toy figurine with a removable accessory that doubles as a smart device stylus. The invention includes a toy figurine having a holder adapted to hold a removable accessory stylus, while the removable accessory stylus formed as an accessory to the toy figurine. The removable accessory stylus includes a grip portion and stylus tip, with the stylus up being thrilled of a conductive material. Thus, upon removing the removable accessory stylus from the figurine, a user can use the stylus tip to operate a touch screen device. | 06-19-2014 |
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20110204513 | Device Including an Encapsulated Semiconductor Chip and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A device includes a semiconductor chip having contact pads arranged on a first main face of the semiconductor chip. A first material has an elongation to break of greater than 35% covering the first main face of the semiconductor chip. An encapsulation body covers the semiconductor chip. A metal layer is electrically coupled to the contact pads of the semiconductor chip and extends over the encapsulation body. | 08-25-2011 |
20140239438 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A number of semiconductor chips each include a first main face and a second main face opposite to the first main face. A first encapsulation layer is applied over the second main faces of the semiconductor chips. An electrical wiring layer is applied over the first main faces of the first semiconductor chips. A second encapsulation layer is applied over the electrical wiring layer. The thickness of the first encapsulation layer and the thicknesses of the first semiconductor chips is reduced. The structure can be singulated to obtain a plurality of semiconductor devices. | 08-28-2014 |
20140310671 | Electrical Measurement Based Circuit Wiring Layout Modification Method and System - The capacitance or inductance of electrical circuits is adjusted by measuring inductance or capacitance values of passive components fabricated on a first substrate, storing individual associations between the passive components and the respective measured values of the passive components, and determining electrical connections for the passive components based on the stored individual associations between the passive components and the respective measured values of the passive components. A corresponding system includes a tester operable to measure inductance or capacitance values of the passive components fabricated on the first substrate, a storage system operable to store the individual associations between the passive components and the respective measured values of the passive components, and a processing circuit operable to determine the electrical connections for the passive components based on the stored individual associations between the passive components and the respective measured values of the passive components. | 10-16-2014 |
20140332936 | PACKAGE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - In various embodiments, a package arrangement may be provided. The package arrangement may include at least one chip. The package arrangement may further include encapsulation material at least partially encapsulating the chip. The package arrangement may also include a redistribution structure over a first side of the chip. The package arrangement may further include a metal structure over a second side of the chip. The second side may be opposite the first side. The package arrangement may additionally include at least one of a semiconductor structure and an electrically conductive plastic material structure electrically coupled to the redistribution structure and the metal structure to form a current path between the redistribution structure and the metal structure. | 11-13-2014 |
20150028435 | Method of Packaging Integrated Circuits and a Molded Package - A method of packaging integrated circuits includes providing a molded substrate that has a plurality of first semiconductor dies and a plurality of second semiconductor dies laterally spaced apart from one another and covered by a molding compound. The molding compound is thinned to expose at least some of the second semiconductor dies. The exposed second semiconductor dies are removed to form cavities in the molded substrate. A plurality of third semiconductor dies are inserted in the cavities formed in the molded substrate, and electrical connections are formed to the first semiconductor dies and to the third semiconductor dies. | 01-29-2015 |
20150041967 | Molded Semiconductor Package with Backside Die Metallization - A semiconductor package is manufactured by providing a semiconductor die with a terminal at a first side of the die, providing a material coupled to the die at an opposing second side of the die and embedding the die in a molding compound so that the die is covered by the molding compound on all sides except the first side. The molding compound is thinned at a side of the molding compound adjacent the second side of the die, to expose the material at the second side of the die without exposing the second side of the die. An electrical connection is formed to the terminal at the first side of the die. In the case of a transistor die, the terminal can be a source terminal and the transistor die can be attached source-down to a metal block such as a die paddle of a lead frame. | 02-12-2015 |
20150064846 | Semiconductor Device - A number of semiconductor chips each include a first main face and a second main face opposite to the first main face. A first encapsulation layer is applied over the second main faces of the semiconductor chips. An electrical wiring layer is applied over the first main faces of the first semiconductor chips. A second encapsulation layer is applied over the electrical wiring layer. The thickness of the first encapsulation layer and the thicknesses of the first semiconductor chips is reduced. The structure can be singulated to obtain a plurality of semiconductor devices. | 03-05-2015 |
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20120173584 | STORAGE AND USAGE OF REPORT POSITIONS FOR NAVIGATION - A system may include invocation of a first analytical view to present first data filtered based on at least one variable value, reception of a selection of a cell of the first analytical view, creation, in response to the selection, of a first context object instance identifying the cell, the first analytical view and the at least one variable value, reception of a selection of a second analytical view, creation, in response to the selection of the second analytical view, of a second context object instance based on the first context object instance, the second context object instance identifying the second analytical view and the at least one variable value, and invocation of the second analytical view based on the second context object instance. | 07-05-2012 |
20130030963 | MANAGING CONSISTENT INTERFACES FOR FINANCIAL BUSINESS OBJECTS ACROSS HETEROGENEOUS SYSTEMS - A business object model, which reflects data that is used during a given business transaction, is utilized to generate interfaces. This business object model facilitates commercial transactions by providing consistent interfaces that are suitable for use across industries, across businesses, and across different departments within a business during a business transaction. In some operations, software creates, updates, or otherwise processes information related to a financial plan, a financials notification, a bank directory entry file and/or a direct debit mandate business object. | 01-31-2013 |
20130167003 | ALERT AND NOTIFICATION DEFINITION USING CURRENT REPORTING CONTEXT - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for alerts on fields of a report. In one aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method. The method may receiving, at a first processor, a report generated at a second processor; determining, at the first processor, whether an alert defined for the received report is triggered; and providing an indication that the alert is triggered based on the determining. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture may also be provided. | 06-27-2013 |
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20120071227 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING WINNING OUTCOMES IN A REEL SPINNING GAME - Various embodiments are directed to a method for enhancing the outcome of a reel spinning game having one or more shared award-modifier reels. An embodiment of the method includes providing a game including a first set of reels, a second set of reels, and a shared base award-multiplier reel positioned adjacent to a first and second set of reels, wherein the first set of reels, second set of reels, and the shared base award-multiplier reel form a contiguous set of reels having a common axis of rotation, and the shared base award-multiplier reel enhances any winning outcomes in the first and/or second set of reels. Additionally, an embodiment of the method includes determining whether the game outcome of one set of reels is a winning outcome and enhancing the winning outcome of at least one set of reels when an award-multiplier symbol is present on the shared base award-multiplier reel. | 03-22-2012 |
20120077566 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE SHARED AWARD-MODIFIER REELS - A gaming machine is disclosed having indicia of a plurality of spinning reels in a first set of reels and indicia of a plurality of spinning reels in a second set of reels. A determination is made as to whether the outcomes of the indicia of the plurality of spinning reels in the first and second sets of reels are winning outcomes. Award-multiplier indicia of a first shared spinning base game award-multiplier reel is positioned between the first and second set of reels. The first set of reels, second set of reels, and the base game award-multiplier reel form a contiguous set of reels having a common axis of rotation. The base game award-multiplier indicia modifies the winning outcome on the first set of reels, modifies the winning outcome on the second set of reels, includes a secondary game trigger symbol, or combinations thereof. | 03-29-2012 |
20130122992 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING WINNING OUTCOMES IN A REEL SPINNING GAME - A method for enhancing the outcome of a reel spinning game having one or more shared award-modifier reels is disclosed. The method includes: providing a game including a first set of reels, a second set of reels, and a shared base award-multiplier reel positioned adjacent to a first and second set of reels, and the shared base award-multiplier reel enhances any winning outcomes in the first and/or second set of reels; determining whether the game outcome of one set of reels is a winning outcome; and enhancing the winning outcome of at least one set of reels when an award-multiplier symbol is present on the shared base award-multiplier reel, initiating a secondary game when a secondary game trigger symbol is presented on the shared base award- multiplier reel, or combinations thereof. | 05-16-2013 |
20130184055 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE SHARED AWARD-MODIFIER REELS - A gaming machine is disclosed having indicia of a plurality of spinning reels in a first set of reels and indicia of a plurality of spinning reels in a second set of reels. A determination is made as to whether the outcomes of the indicia of the plurality of spinning reels in the first and second sets of reels are winning outcomes. Award-multiplier indicia of a first shared spinning base game award-multiplier reel is positioned between the first and second set of reels. The base game award-multiplier indicia modifies the winning outcome on the first set of reels, modifies the winning outcome on the second set of reels, includes a secondary game trigger symbol, forms a contiguous set of reels having a common axis of rotation with the first and second set of reels, or combinations thereof. | 07-18-2013 |
20140370965 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE SHARED AWARD-MODIFIER REELS - A video gaming device having a plurality of indicia-bearing spinning reels in a first set of reels and a second set of reels is disclosed. A determination is made as to whether the display of the indicia of the plurality of spinning reels in the first and second sets of reels are winning outcomes. Award-multiplier indicia of a first shared spinning base game award-multiplier reel is positioned between the first and second set of reels. The base game award-multiplier indicia modifies the winning outcome on the first set of reels, modifies the winning outcome on the second set of reels, includes a secondary game trigger symbol, forms a contiguous set of reels having a common axis of rotation with the first and second set of reels, or combinations thereof. | 12-18-2014 |
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20120232269 | METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING MELAMINE - A process for the continuous production of melamine from urea by means of a fluidized-bed reactor, wherein process gas guided in the process circuit is used as fluidizing gas and wherein the temperature of the process gas at the inlet of the conveying means for the fluidizing gas is adjusted by adjusting the mixing ratio of a process gas stream guided over a scrubber and of a process gas stream guided past the scrubber. | 09-13-2012 |
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20130098752 | Process and Apparatus for the Distillation of Polymerization-Prone Compounds - In a process for distilling polymerization-prone compounds from liquid mixtures of matter which, apart from the readily polymerizable compound, also contain other components and also polymerization inhibitors, the evaporator is operated in forced circulation and at a pressure which makes possible superheating of the liquid with respect to its boiling point at the pressure within the distillation column. This is achieved by transporting the superheated liquid against a flow restrictor, e.g. an orifice plate. The liquid which is expanded and partially evaporated on passage through the flow restrictor is returned to the distillation column. In this manner the formation of an open vapour space in the evaporator circuit after heating downstream of the heat exchanger is avoided in that, in the design of the evaporator of the prior art, formation of polymer deposits frequently occurs. | 04-25-2013 |
20130206577 | PROCESS AND PLANT FOR THE DISTILLATION OF TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE LIQUIDS - For the distillation of temperature-sensitive liquids, in particular acrylic acid and its esters, the liquid is heated in a column and at least partly evaporated. The vapor is guided through a condenser provided inside the column, in which the vapor is at least partly condensed. The condensed liquid is at least partly withdrawn from the column. The distillation is characterized in that the vapor not condensed yet is guided through the condenser cocurrently to the condensed liquid. | 08-15-2013 |
20130280148 | TUBE BUNDLE REACTOR HAVING A STRUCTURED PACKING - A tubular reactor for carrying out a catalytically supported, homogeneous chemical reaction in the gas phase at an elevated temperature and a subsequent cooling, wherein the reactor is arranged upright, and therefore the tubes extend vertically and the as flows downward through the tubes. The tubes are filled with a catalyst bed in the upper part thereof extending in the reaction zone of the reactor and are filled with a structured packing in the lower part, the cooling zone of the reactor. | 10-24-2013 |
20140061025 | DISTILLATION COLUMN AND METHOD FOR DISTILLING ACRYLIC ACID - A distillation column with external circulation evaporator and a sedimentation zone in the bottom of the column, from which the evaporator circulation is fed, and use of the distillation column according to the invention for the distillation of acrylic acid. | 03-06-2014 |