Abstract: A lodging reservation system is configured to receive lodging requests and display the lodging requests through a user interface. The system receives lodging offers in response to the lodging requests, and transmits the lodging offers to the originator of the lodging request. The system further is configured to receive a selection of a lodging offer from the transmitted lodging offers.

Abstract: Protective pad assemblies, which are worn on knees, elbows, shins, hips, and shoulders, and combinations thereof, are disclosed. Garments that accommodate the protective pad assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Outerwear garment systems are disclosed having separate components that provide protection from environmental conditions and easy access to protective equipment and accessories for military and non-military uses.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching an article to a support. A web fastener may be attached to an article at one end and have a free distal end, distanced from the article. A distal portion of the web fastener is stiffened and a proximal portion is more flexible than the stiffened portion. The article and support each have juxtaposable webbing strips forming webbing channels. The web fastener is insertable through and between the juxtaposed support webbing channels and article webbing channels to thereby secure the mated article and support against relative movement. In additional embodiments connectors are provided at the proximal and distal ends of the web fastener to secure the relative positions thereof, and multiple support webbing channels, article webbing channels and web fasteners are provided.

Abstract: A system and method for conducting a wagering game in accordance to a set of pre-determined game rules is disclosed. The system may include a host and a gaming terminal in communication with the host. The system may also include a game piece provided to a player, the game piece including game play data. A virtual reward redemption code may be included on the game piece. A virtual reward may be awarded to a player after submission of the virtual reward redemption code if game play data indicates the game piece is a winner in accordance to the set of pre-determined game rules.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching an article to a support. A web fastener may be attached to an article at one end and have a free distal end, distanced from the article. A distal portion of the web fastener is stiffened and a proximal portion is more flexible than the stiffened portion. The article and support each have juxtaposable webbing strips forming webbing channels. The web fastener is insertable through and between the juxtaposed support webbing channels and article webbing channels to thereby secure the mated article and support against relative movement. In additional embodiments connectors are provided at the proximal and distal ends of the web fastener to secure the relative positions thereof, and multiple support webbing channels, article webbing channels and web fasteners are provided.