Abstract: An assembly includes at least one piston, a rotating member, a transition arm, and a mechanism. The transition arm is configured to translate between rotational movement of the rotating member and a first linear motion of the piston. The mechanism is configured to superimpose a second linear motion of the piston onto the first linear motion of the piston. The assembly can be a hydraulic (or air) pump or hydraulic (or air) motor, with the second linear motion resulting in reduced output ripple or smooth torque vs. angular rotation, respectively. Also, the assembly can be an alternator or electric motor, with the additional linear motion resulting in an ac waveform that conforms substantially to a sinewave or a back emf that conforms to the input voltage or electric waveform. In addition, the assembly can be an internal combustion engine in which the second linear motion results in the pistons lingering about top dead center during the combustion process.

Abstract: In one embodiment a macroscopically-sized specimen is illuminated with radiations of selectable multiple intensities and frequencies for viewing along a single viewing axis. A stage supports specimen to be observed. First and second illumination sources provide respective first and second radiations at predetermined different colors, permissively of different intensities. A special “bifurcated” fiber optic cable receives the first radiation into a first one of two radiation-receiving, or input, ends, and the second radiation into a second one of two radiation-receiving, or input, ends, so as to produce at each of at least two radiation-emitting, or output, ends an illuminating beam in which the first and the second radiations are mixed. The intensities and colors of both radiations are controllable.

Abstract: A method and device for gaming, in which a primary game is played toward a non-traditional winning outcome, achieved via assignment of multiplier values to each spot on the bingo card (decided in more detail herein). The multiplier bonus differs from the traditional game bingo as follows; by adding the new types of possible winning outcomes based on the multiplied total of matching spots on the bingo card or cards, in addition to or in place of, traditional bingo pattern winning outcomes. These devices may utilize “progressive” awards, allowing players to compete against each other for larger awards. Additionally, multiple levels of multiplier bonus awards may be offered, with each level based on the amount of the initial wager.

Abstract: A metering pump includes an actuating mechanism, and a plurality of piston cylinders coupled to the actuating mechanism. A first of the cylinders has a working volume that differs from a second of the cylinders. The actuating member is centrally located and the cylinders are arranged radially about the actuating mechanism. The working volume of the cylinders can be varied by adjusting the spacing of the cylinders from the actuating mechanism, thus varying the stroke of pistons housed within the cylinders, and/or by providing the cylinders with different inner diameters. A method of metering fluids includes independently adjusting stroke of a plurality of pistons to adjust the volume of metered fluid, and selecting different cylinder diameters to adjust the volume of metered fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for treating bone loss utilizing full length parathyroid hormone. The method dose not increase the risk of osteosarcoma or bone lesions.

Abstract: A device for collection of DNA-containing materials is provided and a method of preventing DNA specimen contamination is provided which prevents extraneous DNA found in DNA evidence collection kits from interfering with DNA specimen analysis, further a device an method is provided for collecting the DNA-containing material of a subject from the subject's skin.

Abstract: Novel methods of treating bone diseases or disorders are provided.

Abstract: A two dimensional array of resistive bolometers (B) is arranged in rows and columns. Amplifiers (A0, A1 etc) amplify signals obtained from the bolometers. Instead of providing one amplifier per column, a smaller number of amplifiers is used each of which is connected to a plurality of column sense lines (L) via a multiplexer (M0, M1 etc).

Abstract: A two dimensional array of resistive bolometers (B) is arranged in rows and columns. Amplifiers (A0, A1 etc) amplify signals obtained from the bolometers. Instead of providing one amplifier per column, a smaller number of amplifiers is used each of which is connected to a plurality of column sense lines (L) via a multiplexer (M0, M1 etc).

Abstract: A method of playing a card game is provided which includes the steps of providing a set of card hand locations, betting at least one credit at each of the card hand locations, dealing a first hand of cards at a first of the card hand locations from a deck of cards, determining a mathematical value for the first hand of cards, dealing hands of cards at all remaining card hand locations, each hand having a mathematical value about equal to the mathematical value of the first hand, and crediting in accordance with a pay table associated with the value of each hand played.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the invention includes methods of identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The invention also provides methods of modeling sequence-activity relationships. As many of the methods are computer-implemented, the invention additionally provides digital systems and software for performing these methods.

Abstract: A method for playing a slot gaming machine is provided which includes the steps of providing a display to display a plurality of arrays of symbols, each array of symbols having at least three reels and at least one payline associated with each array, betting at least one credit per payline, activating all of the reels in each of the plurality of arrays such that each of the paylines displays an associated set of random symbols, detecting whether a winning combination of symbols is displayed with respect to the paylines, and paying credits for each winning combination detected, based on a pay table. A slot machine used for applying this method is also provided.

Abstract: A gaming machine is provided which includes a first plurality of reels, each of the first plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols thereon and a first display having a first plurality of symbol display locations, each first symbol display location for displaying at least one symbol from each of the first plurality of reels. A second display is provided having a plurality of symbol display locations equal in number to the first plurality of symbol display locations plus at least one additional display location. The second display displays the symbols from each of the first plurality of reels displayed at corresponding symbol display locations of the second display and displays a random symbol at each of the at least one additional display location.

Abstract: A two dimensional array of resistive bolometers (B) is arranged in rows and columns. Amplifiers (A0, A1 etc) amplify signals obtained from the bolometers. Instead of providing one amplifier per column, a smaller number of amplifiers is used each of which is connected to a plurality of column sense lines (L) via a multiplexer (M0, M1 etc).

Abstract: The present invention discloses technology that extends single-ported storage devices by providing multiple access paths and power control in data storage subsystems. In an embodiment, the system provides circuitry associated with single ported storage devices to connect the data and control signals of the storage devices to two redundant storage controllers and to control the storage device power.

Abstract: The top of a carton, with opposite main panels and opposite side panels, has an inner and outer major flap hinged to opposite main panels. The outer major flap has a fold line extending along its length in parallel to a hinge line joining the outer major flap and a main panel. At each side panel, an ear has an ear portion hinged to the side panel and an ear portion hinged to the outer major flap. With this arrangement, the carton may be re-closed by pressing the ears down against the outer major flap so that the outer major flap folds about fold line into a concave V-shape.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the invention includes methods of identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The invention also provides methods of modeling sequence-activity relationships. As many of the methods are computer-implemented, the invention additionally provides digital systems and software for performing these methods.

Abstract: A signal processing technique applied to the readout of two-dimensional detector arrays provides a dynamic correction mechanism for the varying offsets of the different elements of the array. The outputs of the elements are supplied to an offset correction circuit operative to compensate for the differences in the d.c. or low frequency outputs from a predetermined voltage wherein a fraction of the difference is subtracted at each successive cycle to gradually reduce the difference.

Abstract: A method of playing a video gaming system which includes the steps of inputting at least one credit, displaying at least one game; and activating a premium event initiator to initiate a premium play period for at least one game play. A video gaming system is also provided which includes a video display, an input device for receipt of credits, a central processor to display on the video display at least one game, and a premium event initiator to initiate a premium play period for at least one game play.