Abstract: Formulations, methods of manufacturing, methods of stabilizing, kits, and uses as medicament are provided, for example for the treatment of pain. The formulations can comprise gabapentin optionally combined with at least one non-opioid pain drug in an aqueous carrier. The pharmaceutical formulation can have a pH of about 2.0 to about 10.0. The at least one non-opioid pain drug can be acetaminophen. The components can be included in any amount suitable for purposes of obtaining properties desirable for an injectable infusion, for example an intravenous infusion.

Abstract: An automated irrigation gate system and method for regulating water levels in irrigation channels automates control of water through an irrigation channel based upon water levels, water flow rate, and ambient environmental conditions in the irrigation channel and an adjacent agricultural region. The system comprises at least one irrigation regulation device operationally attached to the irrigation channel. The irrigation regulation device regulates fluid flow through a channel opening in the irrigation channel through use of a gate. A fluid sensor monitors the level of fluid in the channel and an adjacent agricultural region. The fluid sensor also monitors the flow rate of the fluid flowing from the channel to the region. An environmental sensor monitors environmental conditions ambient to the region. A control portion comprises a processor that calculates the data to selectively displace the gate between an open position and a closed position relative to channel opening.

Abstract: Formulations, methods of manufacturing, methods of stabilizing, kits, and uses as medicament are provided, for example for the treatment of pain. The formulations can comprise gabapentin optionally combined with at least one non-opioid pain drug in an aqueous carrier. The pharmaceutical formulation can have a pH of about 2.0 to about 10.0. The at least one non-opioid pain drug can be acetaminophen. The components can be included in any amount suitable for purposes of obtaining properties desirable for an injectable infusion, for example an intravenous infusion.

Abstract: Systems, gaming machines, and methods for displaying an exploding icon are disclosed. One method includes receiving player input to activate a primary game; activating the primary game; presenting the activated game on a single screen of a video display, the activated game comprising a primary game displaying one or more game icons in various locations on a main screen of the video display and upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the primary game appears to animate at least one of the displayed game icons and move one or more wild icons about the main screen of the video display over one or more of the game icons, and randomly replacing one or more of the game icons with the one or more wild icons; determining whether the resulting combination of game icons and wild icons form any winning combinations; and awarding a single game payout for the primary game.

Abstract: A timing interface module installs within a rack to increase bandwidth. The timing interface module receives a reference timing signal and outputs the reference timing signal to an optical multiplexer. The optical multiplexer also receives multiple data streams of different formats, and the optical multiplexer synchronizes the multiple data streams to the reference timing signal.

Abstract: Described is a device for establishing desired proportions of water and coffee beans. The device includes a fluid vessel and a laterally attached coffee solid vessel. The fluid vessel has vertical height and a fluid volume capacity, with the fluid vessel being formed to hold water therein. The coffee solid vessel has vertical height and an interior that defines a coffee solid volume capacity, with the coffee solid vessel being formed to hold a solid coffee product therein. Importantly, each of the fluid vessel and coffee solid vessel are formed such that a desired solid-to-fluid ratio exists between the fluid volume capacity and the coffee solid volume capacity when laterally attached with one another, with the desired solid-to-fluid ratio being maintained along the vertical height of each of the vessels (which can be readily verified through a visual inspection of the horizontal equality of contents).

Abstract: Systems, gaming machines, and methods for displaying an exploding icon are disclosed. One method includes receiving player input to activate a primary game; activating the primary game; presenting the activated game on a single screen of a video display, the activated game comprising a primary game displaying one or more game icons in various locations on a main screen of the video display and upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the primary game appears to animate at least one of the displayed game icons and move one or more wild icons about the main screen of the video display over one or more of the game icons, and randomly replacing one or more of the game icons with the one or more wild icons; determining whether the resulting combination of game icons and wild icons form any winning combinations; and awarding a single game payout for the primary game.

Abstract: Described is a device for establishing desired proportions of water and coffee beans. The device includes a fluid vessel and a laterally attached coffee solid vessel. The fluid vessel has vertical height and a fluid volume capacity, with the fluid vessel being formed to hold water therein. The coffee solid vessel has vertical height and an interior that defines a coffee solid volume capacity, with the coffee solid vessel being formed to hold a solid coffee product therein. Importantly, each of the fluid vessel and coffee solid vessel are formed such that a desired solid-to-fluid ratio exists between the fluid volume capacity and the coffee solid volume capacity when laterally attached with one another, with the desired solid-to-fluid ratio being maintained along the vertical height of each of the vessels (which can be readily verified through a visual inspection of the horizontal equality of contents).

Abstract: Systems, gaming machines, games, and methods for displaying an exploding icon are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a gaming device comprises a display screen that presents a game. The game presented on the display screen comprises one or more game icons for display in various locations on the display screen, wherein the game presents an animated icon upon the occurrence of a triggering event such that the animated icon produces one or more wild icons that move about the display screen before being positioned in fixed locations on the display screen. Additionally, the gaming device includes a means for activating the game and triggering the presentation of the animated icon, and a means for determining whether one or more combinations of the game icons and the wild icons form any winning combinations.

Abstract: A modular rack and kit of parts for constructing a modular rack may be dimensioned to vary width and depth for different applications in different rooms. Retention accessories, including article hooks, extension cross members and shelves, each have attachment portions with mating cross-sectional profiles corresponding to the rack members engage the rack members circumferentially. The retention accessories are selectively reconfigurable for evolving storage needs.

Abstract: A modular rack and kit of parts for constructing a modular rack may be dimensioned to vary width and depth for different applications in different rooms. Retention accessories, including article hooks, extension cross members and shelves, each have attachment portions with mating cross-sectional profiles corresponding to the rack members engage the rack members circumferentially. The retention accessories are selectively reconfigurable for evolving storage needs.

Abstract: A bolt-on muzzle brake having an angled base (5), clamps (2) to secure it to a firearm barrel (12), and a tube (6) at the end of the angled base (5) that redirects the recoil producing gases. The muzzle brake can be attached to a barrel without threading it on the barrel. The muzzle brake can also be attached to multiple sized barrels, different caliber barrels, and barrels with front sights all with the same muzzle brake.

Abstract: Various connector devices are respectively equipped so that an electrical cable having a substantially right-angle cable head can be electrically coupled to an electronic apparatus by way of a suitable connector device. In turn, the electrical cable can be routed substantially tangentially away from the electronic apparatus in a predetermined direction. The connector devices also provide standoff distances that enable the dressing of electrical cables away from an apparatus having crowded connector sites. In this way, numerous cables can be routed away from an apparatus along a common direction and without mechanical interference with one another.

Abstract: A bolt-on muzzle brake having an angled base (5), clamps (2) to secure it to a firearm barrel (12), and a tube (6) at the end of the angled base (5) that redirects the recoil producing gases. The muzzle brake can be attached to a barrel without threading it on the barrel. The muzzle brake can also be attached to multiple sized barrels, different caliber barrels, and barrels with front sights all with the same muzzle brake.

Abstract: Systems, gaming machines, games, and methods for displaying an exploding icon are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a gaming device comprises a display screen that presents a game. The game presented on the display screen comprises one or more game icons for display in various locations on the display screen, wherein the game presents an animated icon upon the occurrence of a triggering event such that the animated icon produces one or more wild icons that move about the display screen before being positioned in fixed locations on the display screen. Additionally, the gaming device includes a means for activating the game and triggering the presentation of the animated icon, and a means for determining whether one or more combinations of the game icons and the wild icons form any winning combinations.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method that is used to mechanically remove flooring tiles intact from the foundation and then after the foundation and tile surfaces have been prepared, the same tile is reset undamaged.

Abstract: A multi-channel passive DWDM multiplexing module, which can be installed in a standard shelf of a patch panel, takes multiple optical signals of defined frequencies and provides a multiplexed optical output. The module simplifies greatly intraoffice fiber optical connections by situating itself adjacent where the fiber optical cables are terminated, thus eliminating fiber optical cable routing through overhead racks. The module saves inter-office fiber optical resources by providing passive DWDM multiplexing, which combines multiple optical signals into one fiber optical cable. The module further saves cost on spare parts at each central office by providing a maintenance connection that can be alternately used as a spare input connection.

Abstract: The game, Blind Choice, is unique because the choice is blind. No other game utilizes a board and marbles in such a manner. Every play is unknown and a complete surprise due to the nature of the game. Each player picks from a bag of marbles that will dictate the play of the game. Using the unique rules that pertain only to this game there is no way to foresee the end result of the game. The constant surprise throughout the play of the game guarantees continued interest and enjoyment for all players as can be seen by the abstract drawings included.

Abstract: An apparatus for scrubbing a gas in which a vortical flow of a gas and liquid mixture created by an entrainer is emitted from the entrainer and is introduced into a de-entrainer through a guide/deflector assembly. Particulate is removed from the gas and is picked up by the liquid. The de-entrainer separates the liquid from the gas and delivers the scrubbed gas to an outlet. The guide/deflector assembly guides the vortical liquid/gas flow from the entrainer to the de-entrainer and diverts most of the droplets away from the de-entrainer to significantly reduce the amount of liquid droplets entrained in the gas preparatory to entry into the de-entrainer, significantly reducing the amount of droplets emitted with the scrubbed gas. The vane cages of the entrainer/de-entrainer assemblies are designed so that the height to diameter (H:D) ratio is ##EQU1## to increase the operating range.