Abstract: Comfortable cloth spectacles are provided having a flexible, collapsible and rollable cloth frame and an attached lithe lens membrane which can be tinted, UV protective or corrective. The frame may be fashioned from inner and outer layers of cloth material and is suitable for machine washing. Bands on the frame are adapted to encircle the head and interconnect to secure the spectacles to the head. Cushiony protuberances on the frame space the frame from the eyes.

Abstract: A method for playing a modified game is provided wherein, if the dealer shows an Ace as the up card, and after action is completed regarding insurance wagers, the dealer exposes the down card regardless of whether or not the dealer has a Blackjack. In a further or additional embodiment, if the player has a predetermined holding from the initial cards dealt such as a twelve and draws a ten value card to bust, at least a portion of the player's wager is returned to the player. As but yet a further feature, the player may opt to make a bonus wager. If the player makes a bonus wager and from his initial two cards has a card which matches in denomination or both denomination and suit, the player is rewarded up to 10:1 on the bonus wager whether or not the player ultimately wins his Blackjack wager. Additionally the bonus wager may be applied in the event the dealer's up card is a two and the player has a specified initial holding. Large payoffs may be provided for certain specified holdings.

Abstract: A method by which a player may participate in a live casino game from a location remote from the casino is disclosed. A player establishes an information link with a casino from an interface station including a video monitor and keypad. In response to the player's entry of financial account information, the casino establishes an information line with the player's financial institution. The casino assigns the player to a gaming table at which a "live" game is occurring, transmitting all images of game play and instructions to the player. The player transmits bet and game play information to the casino. Because of the open line between the casino and player's financial institution, bets are checked, winnings paid, and losses debited, instantaneously.

Abstract: A nestable and stackable storage unit including a lid and container is disclosed. The container comprises a base having an upwardly extending wall. The lid is a substantially planar member having top and bottom surfaces and peripheral edge. The lid can be connected to the top of container by locating a head on the rim into a groove located on the bottom surface of the lid. The lid can be connected to the bottom of the container by pressing the lid onto the base which also includes a head. The units can be stored by locating each lid on the base of the container, and nesting the units within one another. Each lid includes a ridge and recess on its top surface for allowing stacking of the same or different size containers upon one another.

Abstract: A player in a dice game may make two types of wagers against a banker. The winner of a first type of wager is determined by comparing the result of a roll of a pair of dice by a player to the result of a roll of the dice by the banker. The winner of a second type of wager is determined by the result of the roll of the dice by the banker. Combinations that may result from rolling the dice are exhaustively ranked. Several first and second types of wagers depend upon the rank of a combination that results from rolling the dice by player and the rank of a combination that results from rolling the dice by a banker.

Abstract: A fly vise base assembly includes a base member for securing a fly vise, a resilient elastomeric gas impermeable suction pad and a movable lever for drawing the suction pad from a first position to a second position for a suction seal for securing the base member.

Abstract: A driver's seat sensor switch has contacts that are operable to generate a driver present signal in response to a driver's seat of a motor vehicle being occupied. A passenger's seat sensor switch has contacts that are operable to generate a passenger present signal in response to a passenger's seat of the vehicle being occupied. The driver present signal is applied to a driver seat belt switch that opens when the driver's seat belt is not properly fastened. When the driver's seat belt is not properly fastened, the driver present signal is applied through the seat belt switch to a light, whereby the driver present signal conditions illumination of the light as an indication that the driver's seat belt is not properly fastened. In a similar manner, an indication is provided when the passenger's seat belt is not properly fastened. The passenger present signal additionally conditions a passenger air bag for deployment in response to the vehicle being in an accident.

Abstract: A method for determining the winner of an event in which there are numerous players involves the players playing in groups in a first round, with the half of the players in each group having the highest scores advancing to a winners bracket, and the half of the players in each group having the lowest totals moving to a losers bracket. Play in the winners bracket proceeds in rounds until sixteen players remain, with half of the players in each round moving to the next winners round, and half moving to a selected round in the losers bracket. Play continues in the losers bracket in rounds with half of the players advancing and half being eliminated upon receipt of their second loss, until a single player with only one loss remains. The sixteen players with no losses in the winners bracket start a separate double-elimination bracket and play until four players remain. These four players and the single player from the losers bracket play in a championship bracket to determine the winner of the event.

Abstract: A gaming table surface has three or more substantially identical wagering stations, each of the stations spaced apart from the other of stations for placing bets by a different player, each of the stations having plurality of spaces with indicia corresponding to different combinations of two numbers from one to six, respectively.

Abstract: A pallet for holding food items and wine goblets in one hand is provided. The pallet has a body with a top surface for placing food items. At one end there is a post and at the other end a brace, both extending from the underside of the body. The brace rests on the forearm and the post is held in the hand to hold and support the pallet. Keyhole slots are provided to hold wine goblets.

Abstract: A shoe lacing system comprises a lace, anchor elements, and a mechanism for releasably attaching the ends of the lace to the shoe. The anchor elements comprise guides having a first portion for attachment to an existing eyelet of the shoe, and a second portion through which and with respect to which the lace may move. The lace comprises a double-strand of material having a low friction outer surface. A middle portion of the lace is routed through and between the anchor elements located on opposite sides of a tongue of the shoe. The ends of the lace extend from the anchor elements near a top of the tongue along opposite sides of the shoe to the rear of the shoe. Each lace is connected to a tab having a section of hook or loop material designed for engagement with a mating section of material on the rear of the shoe.

Abstract: A method is provided for creating artwork which comprises a second image which is located in direct overlying relation to a first image. In particular, the method includes providing a first image such as a print, having a first reflective quality. A substantially transparent coating, having a reflectivity substantially different than the reflectivity of the first image, is selectively disposed over the first image. The method provides artwork having a first image visible through the transparent coating which is used to create the second image. A separate reflected image is created as a result of the differences in reflective characteristics between the first and second images.

Abstract: A central part of a brake is a generally rectangular metal sheet with a rectangular notch in a top corner. A rectangular boot tab extends from the bottom of the central part, at right angles thereto, in a known direction. A rectangular braking tab extends from the top of the central part, at right angles thereto, in a direction opposite from the known direction.

Abstract: The present invention is a device providing a safe and convenient attachment point for connecting a lifting apparatus to a trench or cover plate. The invention consists of an insert for location in the plate, the insert having at least two secured pins extending across an aperture centered in the insert. A single length of chain is secured at each end to the portions of the pins spanning the aperture. The chain is of such length and size to fit within the aperture without extending outward from the upper and lower surfaces of the insert. The insert is positioned in an existing cover plate of similar thickness or incorporated into the manufacture of new cover plates. A lifting mechanism is attached to the chain for safe and quick lifting of the cover plate.

Abstract: A device, for treating ailments such as headaches and the like, includes a wrap with an opaque segment adapted to cover the eyes, supraorbital and infraorbital region when the wrap is disposed around the head and tightened. Regions loaded with a medicament such as a skin applied analgesic, anesthetic or balm are disposed on the segment to contact the eyes, supraorbital and infraorbital region areas, the regions dispensing their medicament to the contacted areas.

Abstract: A game of chance and a gaming machine for playing the game are disclosed. The gaming machine preferably comprises a slot or video machine which has been modified to include a successive loss counter and a loss indicator, and to pay a jackpot amount if the results of a predetermined number of successive games played on the machine are losing results. In accordance with the method, a player activates the machine by placing a bet and then plays the game. If the result of the game is a predetermined losing combination, the loss indicator is illuminated. If the particular loss results cumulatively in a predetermined number of successive losing games played on the machine, the player is paid a winning jackpot amount.