Abstract: A device and method for playing a card game where four game cards are selected. To win, a fifth, outcome card must have either a higher or lower value than any same suited game card.

Abstract: A splash guard for a sink is set forth which includes a panel having a longitudinal dimension substantially co-extensive with the front of a sink. At the top the panel has an upper margin and at the bottom a trough. The guard is adapted to be removably secured to the cabinet containing the sink at the upper margin such that the panel is disposed in front of the cabinets below the sink to prevent splashes from falling on the cabinets. The trough directs any splashes away from the cabinets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for playing a game of chance. The game of chance includes a multi-reel slot game and one or more matrices. In one embodiment, one matrix per payline configuration is made available. When a special symbol appears on a reel it is activated on the corresponding matrix in a corresponding cell of the matrix. When the special symbols align in the matrix according to the payline in question, a winning outcome occurs. In another embodiment, a plurality of special symbols are available on said reels. One matrix per special symbol is provided. When special symbols appear on the reel selected paylines they are activated in like cell positions on the appropriate matrix. When the a matrix is filled a winning outcome occurs and the player may qualify for an eligibility game that may provide additional awards to a player.

Abstract: An improved bidet device is set forth which includes a rotatable handle and capstan for positioning a spray tube and for opening the supply of water to the tube for spraying. A screw is received by the capstan to mount the handle and is further provided with a radial port. An actuator is coupled to the screw for rotation of the screw relative to the capstan to modulate the flow of water through the device. The actuator may be ergonometrically designed.

Abstract: A method is set forth which minimizes a player's loss when wagering on the outcomes of a set of games. The player makes an initial wager for N outcomes of N(X+Y) where X is the wager for the outcome and Y is the casino's vigorish. If the player has greater than one-half of winning outcomes W of the set, they are paid W(X+Y+X). Where half or less than half of the set N are winning outcomes, the player is paid one half of the original wager.

Abstract: A method for playing a casino game is set forth wherein, in a table game format, players make a pot and an outcome wager. Each player is dealt a plurality of cards and a plurality of cards, some face up and some face down, some dealt as community cards. Players are given the option of increasing their outcome wagers and raising the pot during play. The pot won by the player with the highest ranking hand and outcome wager(s) are won based upon a schedule of winning outcomes. For an electronic version, the method includes the player making wagers as indicia are revealed and given the opportunity of holding or discarding indicia during play. In certain embodiments, the casino wins at least a portion of the pot based upon either certain community or non-dealt card combinations thus foregoing exacting a levy.

Abstract: A hydraulic air compressor (HAC) and system and method are set forth for aerobic treatment of waste effluent and for generation of power. The waste liquid is supplied to an upper end of a down shaft for the HAC which includes injection of air into the liquid for compression and for aerobic treatment of the liquid. The liquid falls to a separator where compressed air is liberated from the liquid. The liquid is returned to, for example, a sludge pond for recirculation and treatment. The compressed air is supplied as combustion air to a power generation unit such as a gas turbine for generation of electricity.

Abstract: A device is set forth for treatment of spider veins. The device includes a needle having at its tip a slot defining tines. The needle is inserted through the skin to locate the spider vein in the slot. The needle is rotated to sever the vein from connecting veins.

Abstract: A device and method are set forth for electro-stimulation. The user can select an overall treatment protocol of current frequencies and amplitudes to be applied for specified dwell periods defining a sweep cycle. The user can select for one or more periods in the cycle a frequency/amplitude to be applied to elicit a response such as a muscle contraction or the like. The device protocols may be selected to elicit responses while conserving power, to provide for heating without eliciting a response or to hop between frequency/amplitude combinations to produce the desired effect.

Abstract: A device and method are set forth for crushing rocks. The device includes first and second rotors defining therebetween a nip for crushing rocks. A feed opening is provided to feed rock between the rotors to the nip. Angular shoes on the second rotor direct rocks between the openings. In a further aspect, the second rotor may have a non-circular perimeter such as a pentagon or the like.

Abstract: A method for playing a Poker-type game is set forth which includes the player making a wager. A 7-card hand is dealt to each player and to the dealer, from which each assembles a 2-card low hand, a two card middle hand and a 3-card high hand. The dealers' and players' hands are compared, based upon Poker rankings. For the player to win, at least two of his hands must have a higher rank than the corresponding dealer's hands. Tie rankings are resolved in favor of the dealer. All other outcomes are losses or ties. The player is paid on their wager for winning hands.

Abstract: A device and improved gaming table are set forth which includes a frame to be mounted in the opening of a table, such as a Blackjack table, adapted to hold the chip rack. The frame has at its perimeter at least one upwardly directed slot. An air supply plenum is provided to supply air from a blower to the frame slot. The supplied air defines an air curtain to isolate the dealer from second hand smoke from the customers. In one embodiment, the frame includes ducts at its perimeter to overlay the table, the ducts including the slots. The slots are disposed at the sides and front of the frame to define a three sided air curtain in front of the dealer's position.