Abstract: A website is navigated automatically in a sequential manner, for example by performing a series of specific network requests in a specified order, without necessarily using a browser, and without necessarily rendering each web page in the sequence. Interactions with a website are automatically recorded, stored, and analyzed. Requests and responses can be associated with particular input/output operations. Based on the analysis, the system can determine what data is expected by web servers, so that it can effectively simulate browser operations in connection with those web servers, and extract useful information from the data received in response to those operations. Thus, data extraction and/or other operations can be performed more efficiently and more quickly, while reducing the computing resources needed.

Abstract: A gaming machine for operating a wagering game comprises a user input deck and an emotive lighting structure. The user input deck includes a transmissive panel, a plurality of light sources, and an etched graphic. The plurality of light sources is constructed and arranged to transmit light into the transmissive panel via an edge thereof. The etched graphic is etched into a surface of the transmissive panel and is illuminated by the transmitted light. The emotive lighting structure is configured to present content related to the wagering game. The user input deck is disposed between the emotive lighting structure and a player position in front of the gaming machine. The emotive lighting structure extends below a height of the user input deck such that at least a portion of the content is visible through the transmissive panel.

Abstract: A presentation assembly for a gaming machine, the presentation assembly comprising a display device, at least one light-emitting device positioned adjacent the display device, and a reflective surface facing the at least one light-emitting device. The reflective surface includes at least one convex surface element extending towards the at least one light-emitting device. The convex surface elements are configured to reflect at least a portion of light emitted by the light-emitting devices towards a predetermined area associated with the gaming machine.

Abstract: A presentation assembly for a gaming machine, the presentation assembly comprising a display device, at least one light-emitting device positioned adjacent the display device, and a reflective surface facing the at least one light-emitting device. The reflective surface includes at least one convex surface element extending towards the at least one light-emitting device. The convex surface elements are configured to reflect at least a portion of light emitted by the light-emitting devices towards a predetermined area associated with the gaming machine.

Abstract: A presentation assembly for a gaming machine, the presentation assembly comprising a display device, at least one light-emitting device positioned adjacent the display device, and a reflective surface facing the at least one light-emitting device. The reflective surface includes at least one convex surface element extending towards the at least one light-emitting device. The convex surface elements are configured to reflect at least a portion of light emitted by the light-emitting devices towards a predetermined area associated with the gaming machine.

Abstract: A presentation assembly for a gaming machine, the presentation assembly comprising a display device, at least one light-emitting device positioned adjacent the display device, and a reflective surface facing the at least one light-emitting device. The reflective surface includes at least one convex surface element extending towards the at least one light-emitting device. The convex surface elements are configured to reflect at least a portion of light emitted by the light-emitting devices towards a predetermined area associated with the gaming machine.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a cabinet, a display device coupled to the cabinet, a control unit housed within the cabinet, and a multi-tiered user interface coupled to the cabinet. The control unit is configured to direct the display device to display a wagering game. The user interface includes lower and upper tiers disposed at respective lower and upper elevations. The upper tier at least partially overhangs the lower tier. The lower and upper tiers bear respective first and second types of input devices for operating the wagering game.

Abstract: A shutoff valve device for permitting and preventing fluid flow in a production string. In one embodiments, the shutoff valve device comprising: a body comprising a borehole, wherein the body is a top sub coupled to a bottom sub via a threaded fastener; a flow tube disposed within the body's borehole and capable of axial movement within the body's borehole, comprising a flow tube borehole; a bi-directional actuator attached to a bottom opening of the flow tube, comprising flexible flaps; and a flapper valve disposed within the body's borehole, wherein the flapper valve is hingedly coupled to a top surface of the bottom sub and capable of moving between a fully opened and fully closed position.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a cabinet, a display device coupled to the cabinet, a control unit housed within the cabinet, and a multi-tiered user interface coupled to the cabinet. The control unit is configured to direct the display device to display a wagering game. The user interface includes lower and upper tiers disposed at respective lower and upper elevations. The upper tier at least partially overhangs the lower tier. The lower and upper tiers bear respective first and second types of input devices for operating the wagering game.

Abstract: An isolation device and assembly for isolating a production casing in a hydraulic fracturing process includes a hemispheric or tapered first end and a cylindrical second end. The isolation device is constructed of a dissolvable material. The hemispheric or tapered first end seats in a plug to effect the isolation.

Abstract: A portable beverage container includes a container body defining an interior adapted to store a liquid, and a lid assembly that includes a lid housing removably coupled to the container body and a spout coupled to the lid housing and movable between a stowed configuration and a dispensing configuration, the spout defining a fluid passageway in selective fluid communication with the interior of the container body. The lid assembly also includes a seal housing carrying a sealing element, the seal housing movably coupled to the lid housing between an in-use position, wherein the seal housing engages the spout such that the sealing element controls fluid flow through the fluid passageway of the spout, and a cleaning position, wherein the seal housing is spaced from the spout to permit cleaning of the sealing element.

Abstract: A cleanable lid assembly is provided for a beverage container. The lid assembly has a lid housing having a drink aperture, and a seal assembly that is connected to the lid housing while movable between a first or operable position and a second or cleaning position. The seal assembly has a stopper that can open and close the drink aperture in the first position. The seal assembly is pivotally connected to the lid housing to transition to the cleaning position. A locking member extends transversely from the seal assembly to engage a stop on the lid housing and lock the seal assembly in the operable position. The locking member is moveable radially inward to disengage from the stop and to allow the seal assembly to transition from the first position to the cleaning position.

Abstract: An openable and closeable lid assembly is provided for a beverage container. The lid assembly comprises a lid housing, an actuator and a seal. The lid housing has an upper surface with a drink aperture and an actuator aperture extending therethrough. The actuator extends through the actuator aperture and is positionable in an open position, where liquid can pass through the drink aperture, and a closed position, where the drink aperture is closed. A seal is provided adjacent the actuator aperture. The seal seals against the actuator and the lid housing to prevent liquid from escaping out the actuator aperture.

Abstract: A portable beverage container includes a container body defining an interior adapted to store a liquid, and a lid assembly that includes a lid housing removably coupled to the container body and a spout coupled to the lid housing and movable between a stowed configuration and a dispensing configuration, the spout defining a fluid passageway in selective fluid communication with the interior of the container body. The lid assembly also includes a seal housing carrying a sealing element, the seal housing movably coupled to the lid housing between an in-use position, wherein the seal housing engages the spout such that the sealing element controls fluid flow through the fluid passageway of the spout, and a cleaning position, wherein the seal housing is spaced from the spout to permit cleaning of the sealing element.

Abstract: A cleanable lid assembly is provided for a beverage container. The lid assembly has a lid housing having a drink aperture positioned at least partially radially exterior of the connection member. The lid assembly also has a seal assembly. The seal assembly has a hinge member connected to the lid housing, a seal arm connected to the hinge member, and a drink seal connected to the seal arm. The seal assembly is connected to the lid housing while movable between a first or operable position and a second or cleaning position. The seal arm traverses both generally radially and generally axially to extend the drink seal to the drink aperture as the seal assembly transitions to the first position.

Abstract: An openable and closeable lid assembly is provided for a beverage container. The lid assembly comprises a lid housing, an actuator and a seal. The lid housing has an upper surface with a drink aperture and an actuator aperture extending therethrough. The actuator extends through the actuator aperture and is positionable in an open position, where liquid can pass through the drink aperture, and a closed position, where the drink aperture is closed. A seal is provided adjacent the actuator aperture. The seal seals against the actuator and the lid housing to prevent liquid from escaping out the actuator aperture.