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 method for playing a casino game is set forth wherein, in a table game format, players make an ante and an outcome wager. Each player is dealt a plurality of cards and a plurality of cards, some face up and some face down, are dealt as community cards. Players are given the option of discarding or holding cards and increasing their outcome wagers before revelation of community cards. Ante wagers are 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.

Abstract: A device is provided for diagnosing internal disc disruption in an intervertebral disc in a patient's spine. A needle is used for injecting a contrast media with increasing pressure into the nucleus pulposis of one of the patient's intervertebral discs suspected to be disrupted are provided. As the pressure of the contrast media in the patient's intervertebral disc is increased, a measurement of the pressure, photographic images of the patient's facial expressions, x-ray images of the patient's intervertebral disc are displayed simultaneously and in real time on a display. In addition, the patient's vocalizations are captured and broadcast by the display. A recorder for recording the images on the display and the vocalizations may also be provided.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance and kit adapted to provide Herbst therapy as well as arch development. The appliance includes mandibular and maxillary components to be attached to the teeth, each component having a threaded bore. For Herbst therapy, telescoping links are connected between the components with screws threadably received by the threaded bores and coupled to the links by a ball and socket joint. For arch development, expansion mechanisms are provided on the components.

Abstract: A device and method for placing band on bait for connecting bait first and second components is set forth which includes a loader having a barrel with at one end a retainer to hold the first component against the end of the barrel and at the other end a smaller diameter handle. An elastic band is provided to be received over the handle and to elastically expand as it is passed such as by sliding or rolling from the handle onto the barrel. As the band is moved off of the barrel end it contracts about the bait to provide a band on the bait for holding, for example, a hook or to band together first and second lure components. The retainer may be a barb or a clip. Further means may be provided to interchange between the type of retainer.

Abstract: A fingernail stimulator for stimulating the fingernails and fingertips includes at least one plate having at least one portion with a rough substantially non-abrasive surface thereon. In a first embodiment, the device further includes a triangular-shaped stand for holding the at least one plate in an upright position. In a second embodiment, the plate is place substantially flat and the fingernails moved against the rough substantially non-abrasive surface in a brisk back and forth motion. In a third embodiment, the substantially flat plate is oscillated by a coupled plate driver while the fingernails remain substantially motionless on the rough, substantially non-abrasive surface. The oscillating motion of the substantially flat plate provides the necessary beneficial friction against the fingernails. A method for using the fingernail stimulator is also provided.

Abstract: A method, device and system are set forth for playing a new Flush Poker card game. The method includes dealing a thirteen card hand to the player. The player selecting a group of suited cards from the thirteen card hand to hold and therefore discarding the remaining cards. The player is dealt replacement cards for the discarded cards. The hand is evaluated for a qualifying hand ranking based on a new variation of poker ranking. Winning hands are paid according to a predetermined pay schedule based on hand rankings and amounts wagered. The device includes a processor programmed to play the game according to the method. The system provides for linking devices to amass a progressive jackpot should the player obtain a qualifying hand.

Abstract: An electronic game and method are set forth wherein if a player obtains a bonus symbol on one reel of the gaming device and a landing symbol on an adjacent reel a bonus sequence is triggered. When the bonus sequence is triggered, a jumping symbol moves to the landing symbol. If the next reel includes a landing symbol, the feature symbol continues to move across the display. If any reel does not display a landing symbol, that reel is re-spun in an attempt to obtain a landing symbol. The player is awarded a bonus based upon the number of reels the feature symbol can progress through. If the symbol can progress through all the reels, a jackpot bonus is awarded.

Abstract: A modified method for playing Blackjack is set forth wherein the players each make a first wager to participate in the Blackjack game and a second wager, the second wagers accumulated to form a pot. The pot, less any levy for the casino, is awarded to the player according to the various embodiments thereof to the player(s) (i)having a final hand count closest to but not exceeding 21, (ii) the highest count based upon the initial two cards dealt to the player or (iii) the player(s) having a Blackjack. A portion of the pot may be allocated to form a jackpot awarded to players based upon there obtaining a predetermined holding.

Abstract: A device for dispensing small seeds in which a movable seed carrier plate containing seed receptacles carries seed receptacles to first and second positions. In the first position, a vacuum source draws seeds from a seed reservoir into the seed receptacles. The seed carrier plate then carries the seed receptacles to a second position where a pressure source pushes the seeds from the seed receptacles.

Abstract: A modified method for playing card game such as Blackjack or Baccarat is set forth wherein the players each make a first wager to participate in the game and a second wager, the second wagers accumulated to form a pot. The pot, less any levy for the casino or to fund a jackpot, is awarded to the player according to the various embodiments thereof to the player(s) (i)having a final hand count closest to the target value for the game. A portion of the pot may be allocated to form a jackpot awarded to players based upon there obtaining a predetermined holding or players who lost the pot but have a predetermined hand card combination.

Abstract: A foam generating device includes a source of compressed gas and a source of liquid adapted to produce a foam. A gas operated pump such as a diaphragm pump is provides which has a gas inlet communicating with the compressed gas source to drive the pump, a gas exhaust, a liquid inlet and liquid discharge to discharge said liquid from the pump. An injector disposed at the discharge side of the pump and is in communication with the gas outlet of the pump to inject exhaust gas into the liquid discharged by the pump to aerate the liquid and produce a foam. The device may be portable, vehicle mounted or stationary. The liquid may be water with an injector to inject a foaming agent into the water.

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: An orthodontic appliance and kit adapted to provide Herbst therapy as well as arch development. The appliance includes mandibular and maxillary components to be attached to the teeth, each component having a threaded bore. For Herbst therapy, telescoping links are connected between the components with screw hubs threadably received by the threaded bores. For arch development, expansion mechanisms are provided on the components.

Abstract: A method for playing a Baccarat game in which players play against a dealer using a deck of conventional playing cards or electronic representations thereof. Each player wagers and is dealt two cards to form an initial hand. Any player receiving a pre-determined winning hand is rewarded and play is terminated for that player. Otherwise, the players may opt to take a single additional card to form a final hand. The value of each final hand is determined by summing the value of each card in the final hand modulo ten, wherein face cards and tens have a value of zero, Aces have a value of one, and all other cards have a value equal to their numeric face value. The wager is collected from each player receiving a pre-determined losing hand and play is terminated as to that player. A dealer's initial hand of two cards is dealt and evaluated. If the value of the dealer's initial hand is within a pre-determined range, the dealer must take an additional card.

Abstract: A fishing lure and kit are set forth which includes a first member to be secured to the fishing line and a trailing, second member. A capture structure is provided on the first member for removably coupling a selected trailing member thereto. An elastic sleeve is shaped to constrict about the first member to maintain the coupling between the first and second members.

Abstract: A dice game utilizing three dice begins with players making at least one of a single roll wager or a multiple roll wager. Single roll wagers are resolved after each roll of the dice. The single roll wagers include group wagers in which players wager on mutually exclusive groups of sums, each group having substantially the same probability of winning. Multiple roll wagers may require several rolls of the dice to be resolved because, if the number rolled is neither a predetermined losing outcome nor the outcome wagered upon, the wager is neither collected nor paid and an additional roll is required to resolve the wager. A shooter shoots the dice and the numbers facing upward on the dice are noted. Additionally, the numbers are summed. The wagers are then resolved. A jackpot wager is available to the shooter without the shooter making any additional wager. The shooter wins the jackpot by rolling a predetermined combination of numbers in a predetermined sequence of at least two consecutive rolls of the dice.

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.