Abstract: A photovoltaic device for mounting on a container, includes at least two foldable carrier modules, which each have two support elements pivotable relative to one another about at least one pivot axis, a photovoltaic module being fastened to each support element, wherein the at least two foldable carrier modules are arranged adjacent to one another and with their pivot axes aligned with one another, and the support elements of adjacent carrier modules are connected to one another by means of first connecting supports, wherein the first connecting supports extend parallel to the at least one pivot axis and are fastened to the support elements at the end regions thereof remote from the pivot axis, and wherein second connecting supports are fastened to the support elements of the outermost of the at least two carrier modules, which second connecting supports are designed for coupling to a corner fitting of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible ring made of several side walls (15, 16) for a transportation container (11), which is positioned to stand on a palette base (12) of a transportation palette (13) and surrounds an interior (19) delimited by the side walls (15, 16), and at least one intermediate base (31) that can be arranged in the ring (14) in a usage position (32) and having at least one releasable connection (34) formed between the side wall (15, 16) and the intermediate base (31), said connection being formed by at least one holding element (36), wherein adjacent and/or opposing side walls (15, 16) are held by the releasable connection (34) at a distance to the intermediate base (31), and the intermediate base (31) is simultaneously positioned by the releasable connection (34) to the usage position (32) in relation to the adjacent side wall.

Abstract: In a power supply system comprising an electric generator, a DC intermediate circuit, at least one rechargeable electrical energy storage, which is connected to the DC intermediate circuit, a rectifier via which the electrical generator is connectable to the DC intermediate circuit, and at least a first inverter, the DC side of which is supplied with direct current from the DC intermediate circuit and the AC side of which is connectable to an electrical load, and further comprising a control device which regulates the generator in dependence on the load of the electrical load, it is provided that the control device is designed to switch between a first and a second operating mode of the power supply system, wherein in the first operating mode the electrical energy generated by the electrical generator is supplied via the rectifier to the DC intermediate circuit, and in the second operating mode the generator is connected to the load in parallel with the inverter.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as enabling replacements for one or more portions of an offered award. An offered award may comprise a plurality of different award values (e.g., portions of the offered award), where one or more of the plurality of award values can be selected for replacement in an attempt to improve the selected award values with larger award values. The gaming system may randomly generate replacement award values that are equal to zero, lower in value, equal in value, or greater in value than the award values selected for replacement. In other words, one or more portions of an offered award can be put at risk in attempt to improve the offered award.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and processes for gaming. A gaming system consistent with the present disclosure provides a game feature involving multiple rounds. For the individual rounds of the game feature, the gaming system can display randomly determined combinations of game symbols at symbol display areas and determine awards corresponding to the winning combinations. Additionally, for the individual rounds of the game feature, the gaming system can display persistent game indicators at the symbol display areas. The game symbols may be replaced from round-to-round of the game feature. The persistent game indicators are held in the symbol display areas from round-to-round of the game feature such that the quantity of symbol display areas including the persistent game indicators accumulate during the game feature.

Abstract: The gaming system and method includes a game that can be played in a first game state or a second game state with the possibility of different awards for each game state. The first game state enables a player to play the game and receive a first award. The first award may be a predetermined award and not based on the outcome the game in first game state. In some embodiments, the first award is not based on how well a player played a game. The second game state enables the player to play the game and receive a second award based on the outcome of the game in the second game state. In some embodiments, the second game state enables the player to play the game and receive a second award based on how well the player played the game in the second game state. In some embodiments, the player may selectively terminate play in the second game state and receive a consolation award.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and processes for gaming. A gaming system consistent with the present disclosure provides a game feature involving multiple rounds. For the individual rounds of the game feature, the gaming system can display randomly determined combinations of game symbols at symbol display areas and determine awards corresponding to the winning combinations. Additionally, for the individual rounds of the game feature, the gaming system can display persistent game indicators at the symbol display areas. The game symbols may be replaced from round-to-round of the game feature. The persistent game indicators are held in the symbol display areas from round-to-round of the game feature such that the quantity of symbol display areas including the persistent game indicators accumulate during the game feature.

Abstract: A gaming system can provide a game including multiple rounds. Operations performed for individual rounds include randomly determining symbols for symbol display areas and displaying symbols. The operations also include determining winning symbol combinations based on the symbols. The operations also include determining a first award based on the winning symbol combinations. The operations also include increasing a quantity of rounds based on a quantity of bonus symbols included in the symbols. For bonus symbols determined for the symbol display areas previously lacking persistent indicators, display persistent indicators having an initial value. For the bonus symbols determined for symbol display areas previously including persistent indicators having current values less than a maximum value, increase the current values. The operations also include determining a second award based on the values of the persistent indicators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible ring made of several side walls (15, 16) for a transportation container (11), which is positioned to stand on a palette base (12) of a transportation palette (13) and surrounds an interior (19) delimited by the side walls (15, 16), and at least one intermediate base (31) that can be arranged in the ring (14) in a usage position (32) and having at least one releasable connection (34) formed between the side wall (15, 16) and the intermediate base (31), said connection being formed by at least one holding element (36), wherein adjacent and/or opposing side walls (15, 16) are held by the releasable connection (34) at a distance to the intermediate base (31), and the intermediate base (31) is simultaneously positioned by the releasable connection (34) to the usage position (32) in relation to the adjacent side wall.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as enabling improvements to game outcomes. In some embodiments, the gaming system enables the player to adjust game elements to different positions to improve game outcomes. In some embodiments, the gaming system enables the player to move one or more symbols to different symbol positions to improve a game outcome. In some embodiments, the player purchases the opportunity to move one or more symbols to different symbol positions to improve a game outcome.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as enabling improvements to game outcomes. In some embodiments, the gaming system enables the player to adjust game elements to different positions to improve game outcomes. In some embodiments, the gaming system enables the player to move one or more symbols to different symbol positions to improve a game outcome. In some embodiments, the player purchases the opportunity to move one or more symbols to different symbol positions to improve a game outcome.

Abstract: In a power supply system comprising an electric generator, a DC intermediate circuit, at least one rechargeable electrical energy storage, which is connected to the DC intermediate circuit, a rectifier via which the electrical generator is connectable to the DC intermediate circuit, and at least a first inverter, the DC side of which is supplied with direct current from the DC intermediate circuit and the AC side of which is connectable to an electrical load, and further comprising a control device which regulates the generator in dependence on the load of the electrical load, it is provided that the control device is designed to switch between a first and a second operating mode of the power supply system, wherein in the first operating mode the electrical energy generated by the electrical generator is supplied via the rectifier to the DC intermediate circuit, and in the second operating mode the generator is connected to the load in parallel with the inverter.

Abstract: A gaming system and method may include one or more non-interacting reels that can be used in a hold and respin feature or bonus game. In some implementations, the interacting symbols of the non-interacting reel can interact with symbols on associated reels to determine player awards.

Abstract: A gaming system and method may include a first set of gaming reels that is oriented a first way and at least one non-interacting reel that is oriented differently with respect to the first set of gaming reels. The gaming system may evaluate symbol combinations displayed on the first set of gaming reels without evaluating symbols displayed on the non-interacting reels to determine any winning symbol combinations. However, the symbols displayed on the non-interacting reels may interact with symbols on the first set of gaming reels to alter the displayed symbol combinations and thus change the winning symbol combinations.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as having a physics-based game for selecting a bonus game type. When a bonus game triggering event occurs in a base game, a physics-based game is executed by the gaming system. In one embodiment, the player provides an input that may allow a player to influence the behavior of a player game object in the physics-based game. Bonus game types are randomly associated with one or more physic-based game target areas. When the player game object is co-located with a game target area, the bonus game type associated with the game target area is determined. The gaming system may then select and execute a bonus game associated with the determined bonus game type.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as enabling replacements for one or more portions of an offered award. An offered award may comprise a plurality of different award values (e.g., portions of the offered award), where one or more of the plurality of award values can be selected for replacement in an attempt to improve the selected award values with larger award values. The gaming system may randomly generate replacement award values that are equal to zero, lower in value, equal in value, or greater in value than the award values selected for replacement. In other words, one or more portions of an offered award can be put at risk in attempt to improve the offered award.

Abstract: The gaming system and method includes a game that can be played in a first game state or a second game state with the possibility of different awards for each game state. The first game state enables a player to play the game and receive a first award. The first award may be a predetermined award and not based on the outcome the game in first game state. In some embodiments, the first award is not based on how well a player played a game. The second game state enables the player to play the game and receive a second award based on the outcome of the game in the second game state. In some embodiments, the second game state enables the player to play the game and receive a second award based on how well the player played the game in the second game state. In some embodiments, the player may selectively terminate play in the second game state and receive a consolation award.

Abstract: A gaming system and method includes a first set of reels, where the reels are each associated with a plurality of symbols. The gaming system and method further includes at least one row modifying reel having one or more modifying symbols. If the at least one row modifying reel stops during a play of a game and a modifying symbol is visibly displayed in a display area of the gaming system, the modifying symbol indicates a visible row of the first set of reels. The gaming system is specially programmed to cause certain symbols in the indicated row to behave differently than the same certain symbols that appear on a non-indicated row. The behavior of the certain symbols in the indicated row may also change the behavior of symbols around the certain symbols in the indicated row.

Abstract: A power supply system includes an input terminal that receives electrical energy from an alternating current source and an output terminal connected to a load. Current and voltage measuring devices measure current and voltage values of the electrical energy received from the alternating current source. Three phase conductors and a neutral conductor connect the input terminal to the output terminal. A power converter includes a direct current terminal and an alternating current terminal that is coupled to the load. The power converter outputs alternating voltage. A DC link connects the direct current terminal to a chargeable electrical energy storage system. A control unit controls the alternating voltage output by the power converter onto the alternating current terminal, which is connected to the phase conductors in parallel with the alternating current source. The control unit uses the current and voltage values to control the alternating voltage output by the power converter.

Abstract: The gaming system and method includes a game that can be played in a first game state or a second game state with the possibility of different awards for each game state. The first game state enables a player to play the game and receive a first award. The first award may be a predetermined award and not based on the outcome the game in first game state. In some embodiments, the first award is not based on how well a player played a game. The second game state enables the player to play the game and receive a second award based on the outcome of the game in the second game state. In some embodiments, the second game state enables the player to play the game and receive a second award based on how well the player played the game in the second game state.