Abstract: An automatic card shuffler includes a card input unit, card ejection unit, card separation and delivery unit and card collection unit. A card ejection unit ejects cards in a singular fashion from a stack of cards placed into the input unit. The cards are ejected to a stop arm maintaining the entrance to the card separation unit. Upon processor command, the stop aim raises to allow a plurality of cards to pass under to the card separation and delivery unit. A series of rotating belts and rollers act to separate the cards and propel them individually to the collection unit. A floating gate slightly forward of the stop arm dictates that a minimum number of cards are managed simultaneously. The shuffler is controlled by a processing unit in communication with multiple internal sensors, including a solenoid wear sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a surface mountable light emitting device in which the lead frame is exposed over a substantial portion of the underside of the device so as to allow greater thermal conductivity to any device on which it may be mounted. The LED provides the lens and a molded body to encapsulate the lead frame and an electrical contact in a single molding step while the lead frames and further contacts are arranged in a suitable array. The lens couples the luminous output of a light-emitting diode (LED) to a predominantly spherical pattern comprises a transfer section that receives the LED's light within it and an ejector atop it that receives light from the transfer section and spreads it spherically. Applications may include, but are not limited to, household light bulbs and car headlights.