Abstract: Improved gaming systems, machines, devices, and methods are provided enabling variable gameplay using variable and/or dynamic reward values. The gaming system includes at least a gaming server and one or more gameplay stations, the gaming server determining a reward value in response to receiving a gameplay request and evaluating an award level of the gameplay request based on a progressive pool processing system, the reward value including at least a value based on one of a plurality of partitioned sections of one or more progressive pool(s).

Abstract: A meter socket adapter may include an integrated whole-building disconnect switch configured to disconnect a building associated with the meter socket adapter from a utility grid, a distributed energy resource (DER) interface to connect a distributed energy resource (DER), and an energy management system (EMS) configured to monitor electrical current passing through the meter socket adapter and, based on the monitored current, actuate the whole-building disconnect switch.

Abstract: Improved gaming systems, machines, and methods are provided enabling variable gameplay using variable and/or dynamic reward values. The gaming system includes at least a gaming server and one or more gameplay stations, the gaming server determining a reward value in response to receiving a gameplay request and evaluating an award level of the gameplay request based on a wager pot processing system, the reward value including at least a dynamic value based on a wager pot pool.

Abstract: Improved gaming systems, machines, and methods are provided enabling variable gameplay using a primary game underlying a secondary game. A gaming machine includes a display device configured to display an output to a user, an input device configured to accept a wager from the user for a primary game, the primary game being based on a bingo game, a processor coupled to a memory, the input device and the display device. The gaming machine is configured to provide a secondary game to the user, receive an input from the user for the secondary game and convert the user input to the wager for the primary game, determine a result of the wager for the primary game, and provide an output of the secondary game to the user corresponding to the result of the wager.

Abstract: An improved gaming systems, machines, and methods are provided enabling variable gameplay using a primary game underlying a secondary game. A gaming machine includes a display device configured to display an output to a user, an input device configured to accept a wager from the user for a primary game, the primary game being based on one or more historic events, a processor coupled to a memory, the input device and the display device. The gaming machine is configured to provide a secondary game to the user, receive an input from the user for the secondary game and convert the user input to the wager for the primary game, determine a result of the wager for the primary game, and provide an output of the secondary game to the user corresponding to the result of the wager.

Abstract: A gaming system and method are provided that facilitate gameplay on one or a plurality of gameplay stations connected to a gaming server. The gaming server is configured to identify, upon receiving a gameplay request, a first plurality of events to execute. The gaming server is configured to receive a wager from a player and to compare the wager against a scorecard for the plurality of events, with a payout determined from the correct and incorrect predictions. The first plurality of events is determined in a time-dependent manner so as to approximate the gameplay experience of live and/or in-person gaming experiences.

Abstract: A historical horse racing (HHR) gaming system and method are provided that facilitate gameplay on one or a plurality of gameplay stations connected to a gaming server. The gaming server is configured to identify, upon receiving a gameplay request, a first plurality of events to execute. The gaming server is configured to receive a wager from a player and to compare the wager against a scorecard for the plurality of events, with a payout determined from the correct and incorrect predictions. The first plurality of events is determined in a time-dependent manner so as to approximate the gameplay experience of live and/or in-person gaming experiences.

Abstract: A historical horse racing (HHR) gaming system and method are provided that facilitate gameplay on one or a plurality of gameplay stations connected to a gaming server. The gaming server is configured to identify, upon receiving a gameplay request, a first plurality of events to execute. The gaming server is configured to receive a wager from a player and to compare the wager against a scorecard for the plurality of events, with a payout determined from the correct and incorrect predictions. The first plurality of events is determined in a time-dependent manner so as to approximate the gameplay experience of live and/or in-person gaming experiences.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capped stile for an entry door having an interior backer element and an exterior cap element secured thereto. The exterior cap element is formed from a moisture resistant, foamed polymer composite and has a specific gravity of about 0.9 or less. A door having the disclosed capped stile, and a method of forming a door, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capped stile for an entry door having an interior backer element and an exterior cap element secured thereto. The exterior cap element is formed from a moisture resistant, foamed polymer composite and has a specific gravity of about 0.9 or less. A door having the disclosed capped stile, and a method of forming a door, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster.

Abstract: A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster.

Abstract: A track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a base and a slot. The base comprises a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extends from the base and is securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame. The slot extends from the base and comprises a channel for a sliding adjuster. The slot comprises a side wall and a back wall extending from the base, a top wall connected to the side wall and the back wall, and a protrusion extending from the top wall, wherein the side wall, the back wall, and at least a portion of the top wall collectively define a hollow tubular cavity. The protrusion, the side wall and a portion of the base define the channel. The channel is open in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster.

Abstract: A latch jamb security plate in combination with a doorjamb having a front side facing a door opening and a back side opposite the front side. The doorjamb is formed with a latch aperture therethrough for receiving a retractable door latch. The latch jamb security plate comprises a planar plate member fastened to the back side of the doorjamb, and a single latch tongue formed integrally with the planar plate member and extending therefrom into the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The planar plate member has an opening therethrough aligned with the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The opening in the planar plate member has a continuous edge. The latch tongue is configured to extend from only a portion of the edge of the opening in the planar plate member.

Abstract: A latch jamb security plate in combination with a doorjamb having a front side facing a door opening and a back side opposite the front side. The doorjamb is formed with a latch aperture therethrough for receiving a retractable door latch. The latch jamb security plate comprises a planar plate member fastened to the back side of the doorjamb, and a single latch tongue formed integrally with the planar plate member and extending therefrom into the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The planar plate member has an opening therethrough aligned with the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The opening in the planar plate member has a continuous edge. The latch tongue is configured to extend from only a portion of the edge of the opening in the planar plate member.

Abstract: A latch jamb security plate in combination with a doorjamb having a front side facing a door opening and a back side opposite the front side. The doorjamb is formed with a latch aperture therethrough for receiving a retractable door latch. The latch jamb security plate comprises a planar plate member fastened to the back side of the doorjamb, and a single latch tongue formed integrally with the planar plate member and extending therefrom into the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The planar plate member has an opening therethrough aligned with the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The opening in the planar plate member has a continuous edge. The latch tongue is configured to extend from only a portion of the edge of the opening in the planar plate member.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide adhering “upperless” footwear. Such footwear is provided with adhesive or another surface element to secure the footwear to a wearer's foot during use. The adhesive may be formulated to allow the footwear to be secured to the wearer's foot in a removable and repeatable fashion.

Abstract: A latch jamb security plate in combination with a doorjamb having a front side facing a door opening and a back side opposite the front side. The doorjamb is formed with a latch aperture therethrough for receiving a retractable door latch. The latch jamb security plate comprises a planar plate member fastened to the back side of the doorjamb, and a single latch tongue formed integrally with the planar plate member and extending therefrom into the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The planar plate member has an opening therethrough aligned with the latch aperture in the doorjamb. The opening in the planar plate member has a continuous edge. The latch tongue is configured to extend from only a portion of the edge of the opening in the planar plate member.

Abstract: A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster.