Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latching assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and strength increasing features. The base and lid may also feature attachment points for various accessories. A carry strap may attach to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry the container. The container may also have a wheels attached to the bottom portion and/or across the bottom portion to one side of the sidewall structure. In addition, in exemplary containers with wheels, a pull handle may be attached to a side opposite the wheels. The lid may include a lid support member that can act as a molle board to releasably secure items to the lid support member while also providing structural support to the lid.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for interactive fetching for one or more participants, such as pets. In one implementation, a projectile, such as a ball, is received in a receiver and transported through an opening into a feeder of a randomizer. One of a plurality of chutes is randomly selected using gravity, and the projectile is transported from the feeder into the selected chute. The chute generates a smooth roll along a ramp to a port, from which the projectile is ejected along an ejection path for the participant to retrieve.

Abstract: A method executes a two-player position competitive game of GO with an improved rate of play and reduction in required skill by players by: a) providing a game board with a grid having between 4×4 and 6×6 squares for alternative placement of visually different stones in squares to score points; b) placing stones for each of the two players; c) each player allotted a specific number of additional stones for placement on the game board, with insufficient numbers of stone to fill the game board; d) each player exhausting respective allotted stones; e) after the two players have exhausted all respective allotted stones, determining a total absolute number value of how many stones have been captured by each player and how many spaces are controlled by each player's stones, with each player's total being compared either to the other player's total or against a paytable.

Abstract: A method for solar array (28a, 28b) deployment includes deploying a first portion of solar cells of a solar array responsive to a first drag condition, charging a battery (26) with the first portion of solar cells, activating an electric thruster (24) at a first power level using the first portion of solar cells, deploying a second portion of solar cells of the solar array responsive to a second drag condition that is lower than the first drag condition, and activating the electric thruster at a second power level that is higher than the first power level using the first portion of solar cells and the second portion of solar cells.

Abstract: A method of executing a side bet wagering event during multiple rounds of play in a dice game selected from craps or Sic Bo games in which: a) a player places a side bet wager before a round of play in the dice game; b) the side bet wager indicating a specific player making the wager with a marker indicating a position within the multiple rounds of play in the dice game; c) the side bet wager being resolved by outcomes in 2-7 casts of dice during the multiple rounds of play in the dice game, at least one winning outcome paid against a paytable for achieving a cumulative total of exactly twenty-one with two dice in craps or a higher number than twenty-one (such as 30-36) with three dice in Sic Bo from the outcomes in from 2-7 casts during the multiple rounds of play in the dice game.

Abstract: A method, system, and device are directed to a card game. In an optional embodiment, secondary identifiers are associated with playing cards. The secondary identifiers are selected to provide only partial information about a primary characteristic, such as value, suit, color, or the like, about the playing card. Optionally, the secondary identifiers are concealed from the player and are only perceivable through the use of a reader and display. A game is conducted according to its base game rules using the playing cards with secondary identifiers.

Abstract: A method for solar array (28a, 28b) deployment includes deploying a first portion of solar cells of a solar array responsive to a first drag condition, charging a battery (26) with the first portion of solar cells, activating an electric thruster (24) at a first power level using the first portion of solar cells, deploying a second portion of solar cells of the solar array responsive to a second drag condition that is lower than the first drag condition, and activating the electric thruster at a second power level that is higher than the first power level using the first portion of solar cells and the second portion of solar cells.

Abstract: An apparatus, such as for use by a dealer in a game utilizing game pieces, such as playing cards or tiles, is disclosed. The dealer may deal a plurality of the game pieces to the dealer as well as to one or more other players. The apparatus may assist the dealer with setting the dealer's own dealt game pieces. The apparatus may include a camera for scanning the dealer's dealt game pieces. The apparatus may further include a central processor coupled to the camera for determining the relative rank of each of the dealer's game pieces, and for determining an optimal sub-grouping of the dealer's game pieces, and an indicator for identifying which of the dealer's game pieces are associated with each of the sub-groups.

Abstract: A method, system and device for displaying a game outcome without altering the game outcome disclosed. A gaming device conducts a wagering game. If game outcome is a Winning game outcome, the game outcome is displayed. If the game outcome fails to partially match a winning game outcome, the game outcome is likewise displayed. If the game outcome partially matches a winning game outcome, the game outcome is reordered prior to display by displaying the subset of the game outcome that matches a partial winning game outcome, then displaying the remainder of the game outcome separated from the partial winning outcome.

Abstract: A co-extrusion die can simultaneously extrude different extrudate into a multilayer tube. The die has a plurality of mandrels and a casing having an inlet side and an outlet side. The mandrels are coaxially nested in the casing. This casing is shaped on the interior of its outlet side to mate with the mandrels and provide an annular outlet. The casing and the mandrels are positioned and shaped to provide a plurality of interspaces. At least one of the interspaces is shaped to define an annular passage. Another interspace is shaped to define a spiral passage. These annular and spiral passages communicate with the annular outlet.