Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and reusable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. the catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree.

Abstract: A system includes at least one player card having a plurality of player indicia usable by a player to play a game of chance, a randomization device configured to randomly select a plurality of house indicia for the game of chance, and a computing device programmed to determine whether the player card satisfies a winning criterion based on matching at least one of the player indicia with at least one of the house indicia. The system also includes a pay table having at least one base prize that is awardable to the player for satisfying the winning criterion, and that also includes an option for the player to either receive the base prize or to receive one of a plurality of randomly selectable prizes. The system also includes a rotatable wheel including the randomly selectable prizes that are selectable by rotating the wheel.

Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.

Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.

Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet is disclosed. The bed sheet comprises a generally rectangular middle portion having a first fold line on a first edge and a second fold line on a second opposing edge. The bed sheet further comprises a first side portion having a generally concave shape. The first side portion is folded along the first fold line. The bed sheet further comprises a second side portion having a generally concave shape. The second side portion is folded along the second fold line such that the second side portion contacts the first side portion. The first side portion, the middle portion and the second side portion are coupled along opposing ends generally perpendicular to the first fold line and the second fold line.

Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.

Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.

Abstract: An automatic festoon hose handling system for mass transit vehicles such as buses or the like, includes a vacuum or pressurized fluid source, a hose connected to the source, and a lance portion disposed on a distal end of the hose. A festoon assembly is positioned for suspending the hose from an overhead support. The hose is pneumatically extendable and retractable.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet is disclosed. The bed sheet comprises a generally rectangular middle portion having a first fold line on a first edge and a second fold line on a second opposing edge. The bed sheet further comprises a first side portion having a generally concave shape. The first side portion is folded along the first fold line. The bed sheet further comprises a second side portion having a generally concave shape. The second side portion is folded along the second fold line such that the second side portion contacts the first side portion. The first side portion, the middle portion and the second side portion are coupled along opposing ends generally perpendicular to the first fold line and the second fold line.

Abstract: A string of decorative string lights with a plurality of light fixtures that radiate light throughout each separate fixture joined by spacer beads that additionally catch and reflect the light given off by the LED's within each adjacent light fixture. The LED's are mounted in an inverted position in the unique socket assembly made of a translucent material to diffuse the concentrated light given off by the LED. Each socket is covered with a decorative globe to further diffuse light transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display head-set device that includes a support member and a display-optics interface pod coupled to one of a left handle portion and a right handle portion of the support member. The display-optics interface pod houses an image display for viewing by a user. In one embodiment, the display head-set resembles a pair of eye glasses with the interface pod attached to one of the left handle portion and the right handle portion of the support member by an arm clip and extending into the field of vision to offer a monocular viewing sight to the user.

Abstract: A storage assembly for an electronic device, such as a telephone handset. The storage assembly is comprised of a tube housing, carrier tray and tray locking mechanism. The tube housing receives a telephone handset forcing the carrier tray to the full aft and locked position. At this point, the telephone handset is completely stored inside the tube housing. A push-button release mechanism provides the ability for the user to eject the telephone handset from the tube when needed. The entire tube housing is designed to fit in the armrest of a seat on an airplane, train, car or any other desired seat. This allows storage of the telephone handset while maximizing the available space immediately around the seat used for other purposes.

Abstract: A separable connector for electrically coupling two portions of multiple-conductor cable is disclosed. The connector, in a connected state, is held together by operation of the novel shape of the connector halves. The two connector halves, which each include therein a plurality of metallic contact strips, are identical and "gender neutral", such that any two connector halves may be coupled together. Connection of the connector halves is accomplished by pushing the two halves together; disconnection is accomplished by pulling them apart. When connected, continuous electrical contact is maintained between contact strips in each respective half. The connector is constructed of molded plastic, and includes rubber strain relief collars for preventing fatigue and failure of the attached portions of multiple conductor cable.

Abstract: The invention is method of forming a multi-color luminescent display including the steps of depositing on an insulator substrate a smooth single layer of host material which itself may be a phosphor with the properties to host varying quantities of different impurities and introducing one or more of said different impurities into selected areas of the single layer of host material via an appropriately positioned mask as by thermal diffusion or ion-implantation to form a pattern of phosphors of different colors in the single layer of host material such that the top surface of the host layer remains smooth. Red phosphors are formed by adding impurities selected from the group consisting of Sm, SmF.sub.3, Eu, EuF.sub.3, and ZnS:MnTbF.sub.3 to a ZnS host; green phosphors by adding impurities selected from the group consisting of Tb and TbF.sub.3 to a ZnS host; and blue phosphors by adding impurities selected from the group consisting of Tm, Al, Ag and Mg to a ZnS host.

Abstract: The invention is a multi-color luminescent display 10 comprising an insulator substrate 11 and a single layer of host material 13 which may be a phosphor deposited thereon that hosts one or more different impurities 14, therein forming a pattern of selected and distinctly colored phosphors such as blue, green and red phosphors in the single layer of host material 13. Transparent electrical conductor means 12 may be provided for subjecting selected portions of the pattern of colored phosphors to an electric field thereby forming a multi-color, single layer electroluminescent display.

Abstract: The invention is a multi-color luminescent display 10 comprising an insulator substrate 11 and a single layer of host material 13 which may be a phosphor deposited thereon that hosts one or more differential impurities 14, therein forming a pattern of selected and distinctly colored phosphors such as blue, green, and red phosphors in the single layer of host material 13. Transparent electrical conductor means 12 may be provided for subjecting selected portions of the pattern of colored phosphors to an electric field thereby forming a multi-color, single layer electroluminescent display.

Abstract: The invention is an enhanced single-layer, multi-color luminescent display 10' comprising an insulator substrate 11' and a single layer of host material 13' having a smooth, flat top surface deposited thereon that hosts one or more different activators, therein forming a pattern of selected and distinctly colored phosphor areas 14', 16' and 17' which may be green, red and blue respectively in the single layer of host material 13'. Transparent electrical conductor means 12' may be provided for subjecting selected areas of the pattern of colored phosphor areas to an electric field thereby forming a multi-color, single layer electroluminescent display. A coactivator such as phosphorus (P) may be selectively introduced into one or more of the phosphor areas 16' and 17' to enhance the brilliance of the color or colors of the one or more selected phosphor areas without changing the electric field.