Abstract: A video card game wherein if a player receives one of a preselected plurality of winning hands, a timer is activated which measures a predetermined time period. If the player attains a hand of equal value during the predetermined time period, then the player receives an enhanced payout.

Abstract: Gaming devices and methods of playing games wherein an indication of the cards which have already been discarded or dealt is displayed for a player to view prior to making a decision. One embodiment is directed to a gaming device comprising a video display which is designed for the play of Blackjack. Other embodiments are directed to table versions of the present invention wherein physical playing cards are actually dealt to one or more players. At the conclusion of each hand, an indication of the cards dealt is displayed for viewing by all of the players.

Abstract: Video poker games and methods of playing multiple hand poker games wherein a player's success is typically determined by comparing the player's hands to a payout table. A player is provided with a plurality of poker hands and enhanced payouts are provided to players receiving identical hands. For example, players are provided with enhanced payouts if two or more of the player's hands are high value winning hands, e.g., if the player obtains at least two ROYAL FLUSHES or two STRAIGHT FLUSHES.

Abstract: A nitric oxide gas generator which includes a body having a dilution inlet chambers, a chemical mixing chamber, and a dilution outlet chamber. A dilution inlet for diluent gases is provided into the dilution inlet chamber. An inlet is provided to permit entry of the diluent gases into the chemical mixing chamber. An outlet is provided to permit the exit of diluted nitric oxide gas from the chemical mixing chamber to the dilution outlet chamber. A dilution outlet is provided for removal of diluted nitric oxide gas from the dilution outlet chamber. Supports are provided for supporting chemicals to be reacted to produce nitric oxide gas. A heat source is provided to heat the chemical mixing chamber in which chemicals are mixed to initiate a chemical reaction that produces nitric oxide gas.

Abstract: A protocol management system is capable of detecting certain message protocols and applying policy rules to the detected message protocols that prevent intrusion, or abuse, of a network's resources. In one aspect, a protocol message gateway is configured to apply policy rules to high level message protocols, such as those that reside at layer 7 of the ISO protocol stack.

Abstract: A protocol management system is capable of detecting certain message protocols and applying policy rules to the detected message protocols that prevent intrusion, or abuse, of a network's resources. In one aspect, a protocol message gateway is configured to apply policy rules to high level message protocols, such as those that reside at layer 7 of the ISO protocol stack.

Abstract: A protocol management system is capable of detecting certain message protocols and applying policy rules to the detected message protocols that prevent intrusion, or abuse, of a network's resources. In one aspect, a protocol message gateway is configured to apply policy rules to high level message protocols, such as those that reside at layer 7 of the ISO protocol stack.

Abstract: Gaming devices and methods of playing games wherein an indication of the cards which have already been discarded or dealt is displayed for a player to view prior to making a decision. One embodiment is directed to a gaming device comprising a video display which is designed for the play of Blackjack. Other embodiments are directed to table versions of the present invention wherein physical playing cards are actually dealt to one or more players. At the conclusion of each hand, an indication of the cards dealt is displayed for viewing by all of the players.

Abstract: A protocol management system is capable of detecting certain message protocols and applying policy rules to the detected message protocols that prevent intrusion, or abuse, of a network's resources. In one aspect, a protocol message gateway is configured to apply policy rules to high level message protocols, such as those that reside at layer 7 of the ISO protocol stack.

Abstract: A protocol management system is capable of detecting certain message protocols and applying policy rules to the detected message protocols that prevent intrusion, or abuse, of a network's resources. In one aspect, a protocol message gateway is configured to apply policy rules to high level message protocols, such as those that reside at layer 7 of the ISO protocol stack.

Abstract: The integral exercise device is made from a flexible plastic material and is designed to be rolled up into a compact unit when not in use. The exercise device includes a main body portion having apertures for receiving the user's feet or other body part, a connector portion that slides underneath a stationary object such as a door, and a shoulder portion that abuts one side of the door during use. The shoulder portion opposes the forces imposed by the user during exercising to maintain the user's feet in the desired position. The main body portion of the exerciser may be positioned by the user to any desired height. A fastener retains the exerciser in its rolled-up condition for easy transportation and storage.

Abstract: A tape measure includes a housing having first and second half and a bottom access door which is openable to provide an access port to the interior of the housing. A spool is rotatably mounted upon an axle which has an integrally formed ratchet plate. The ratchet plate engages ratchet teeth that are integrally formed within the interior surface of the housing to provide for rotation of the axle to load a spring within the spool to a desired tension. The ratchet teeth normally prevent rotation of the axle to unload the spring tension. An overriding mechanism allows the axle to axially move to disengage the ratchet plate from the ratchet teeth to provide for rotation of the axle to unload the spring mechanism. A lock button has a thumb operating section at the top portion of the housing and has a pressure regulating section which regulates the pressure that the bottom end of the lock button exerts against the tape.