Abstract: Casino clients can wager on a new table wagering game designed expressly for casinos. At least two card hands are dealt, either live using a dealer, or an electronic dealer, using a computer. The first hand to a player position and the second hand is to a banker position. The player can select which hand he to wager on. At the end of play, the hands are evaluated and if the player wagered on the best poker hand, whichever hand that might have been, he wins the game. The house makes a profit from non-qualifying hands, and from failed side-bets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods employing fiberoptic evanescent wave Fourier transform infrared (FEW-FTIR) spectroscopy using fiberoptic sensors operated in the attenuated total reflection (ATR) regime in the middle infrared (MIR) region of the spectrum (850 to 4000 cm−1). The apparatus and method claimed is applied to diagnostics and characterization of noninvasive and rapid (seconds) direct measurements of spectra (in real time) of normal and pathological tissues in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro. The aim of our invention is testing and monitoring of normal skin and various skin tumor tissues at the early stages of their development Furthermore the apparatus and method is suitable for fluid diagnostics, as well as endoscopic and biopsy applications. Specifically the remote diagnostics of normal skin and malignant tissue on the skin surface (directly on patient) can distinguish between normal and malignant skin.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions, particularly used invert water-in-oil drilling fluid, are separated into an aqueous component and an oil component by passing the emulsion through a knock down tube having an outer member, the outer member having a receiving end and a terminal end, the receiving end receiving the heated invert water-in-oil drilling fluid, an inner member, substantially coaxially disposed with the outer member, said inner member defining a plurality of apertures through which separated oil passes into the outer member, at least one exit port for a separated oil phase to leave the knock-down tube, said exit port defined by the outer member; at least one compressed air entry in air communication with the source of compressed air, and an exit port into a conduit passing through a filter means for the aqueous phase defined by the terminal end of the knock-down tube; heating the emulsion, and pressurizing the heated emulsion. The separated components are recovered and stored for recycling or disposal.

Abstract: Urine samples are made free of potentially interfering substances, such as alkaloids or pharmaceuticals, by contacting the urine sample with an amount of a chemical oxidizing agent, while retaining the physical indicia characteristic of urine to allow the sample to be further tested.

Abstract: A liquid fuel rocket engine wherein the thrust producing exhaust of the engine is directed out of the engine in an annular fashion providing increased thrust and 360 degree thrust vectoring, while presenting the ability to be adaptable to different fuel/oxidizer mixtures, and prevent the sinusoidal shock wave formation typically associated with bell nozzle type rocket engines.

Abstract: Toilets are ventilated with an apparatus wherein a first aperture defined by a hollow toilet body positioned near the back side of the seat of the toilet and a second aperture defined by the hollow toilet body located in the rear wall of the hollow toilet body are joined by a tube penetrating the first and second apertures to place a first end of the tube near the seating area of the toilet. The tube continues through the wall of the mobile dwelling and is joined to a blower mounted outside and connected to the second end of the tube. An electric switch in electrical communication with the blower, mounted near the seating area of the toilet.

Abstract: Skin is moisturized using the extract of the immature almond. The almond is harvested in the immature state and the immature nut is pulverized to produce a liquidy paste that can be applied to the skin of an individual in need of treatment for dry skin.

Abstract: Telecommunications within networks are greatly facilitated by a modular telecommunication jack having LEDs and circuit board magnetics as an integral part. The modular jack of this invention can be easily surface mounted on a mother board. This invention also discloses a method of making su ch modular jacks.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed which enable conversion of geothermal energy into electrical energy using the principles of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). A hot, electrically conductive fluid produced from a geothermal resource either naturally or by artificial means, is passed under pressure through a suitable nozzle designed to increase the kinetic energy of the fluid, and then into a MHD duct where a portion of the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and extracted.

Abstract: The volleyball service device of this invention includes; a base member for supporting the structure; a support member attached to the base member extending upwardly from the base member and forming an angle with the base member to extend increasingly over the center of gravity of the base member; a server head for propelling volleyballs forward; and a trolley attached to the server head to vertically reposition the server head relative to the support member. In a preferred embodiment the volleyballs are propelled forward by a plurality of rotating wheels.

Abstract: A decorative hair piece made in the form of a hollow cylindrical member allows the wearer to place their hair in the central void defined by the inner surface of the cylindrical member. A plurality of fibers attached to the outer surface of the member cascade down the gathered hair not in the cylinder, which hair is smoothly disposed on the scalp of the wearer. The hair placed through the void cascades on top of the plurality of fibers.