Abstract: An inventive hinge and fastener design includes a male connector having a plurality of lobes protruding from a pin, as well as a female connector having a plurality of indentations to accommodate the lobes. The male connector may also have an arm that rotates through a channel on the female connector and can be secured within the channel via retention teeth that protrude into the channel.

Abstract: A distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based lottery gaming system and method for executing lottery games. Players are able to participate in a multi-round lottery game that is executed using an associated smart contract and the lottery game includes a plurality of winning numbers (e.g., six (6) total). Under control of the smart contract, the players make an initial plurality of lottery ticket requests such that each initial lottery ticket request associated with a player of has an initial defined requested total lottery ticket count associated with the player indicating the number of tickets they wish to purchase and to be issued to them. A record of the lottery tickets issued and to which players are recorded on the DLT ledger. The lottery game is executed starting with an initial round and allowing for multiple subsequent rounds to be executed until a winner is identified.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward eyewear having an improved nose pad assembly which reduces visual obstructions and provides a greater range of accommodation for various facial geometries. In one embodiment, the improved nose pad assembly is disposed on a bottom portion of the frame, below the wearer's eyes, and extends upwardly and inwardly toward the wearer's nose.

Abstract: An inventive hinge and fastener design includes a male connector having a plurality of lobes protruding from a pin, as well as a female connector having a plurality of indentations to accommodate the lobes. The male connector may also have an arm that rotates through a channel on the female connector and can be secured within the channel via retention teeth that protrude into the channel.

Abstract: A rack for a backpack-type lawn tool is provided, comprising a base member having an upper side and lower side, wherein the lower side includes a swivel device attached to the lower side; a mounting member attached to the swivel device, wherein the mounting member is adapted to mount to a frame of a vehicle or stationary object at a height which is near the height of the tool when worn on the user, and wherein the base is rotatable relative to the frame between a storage position and an operation position; and a container adapted to retain a backpack-type lawn tool, wherein the container is attached to the base member and includes a floor and at least one side member extending upwardly from the floor. The rack may further include a locking device disposed between the base member and the frame which restricts or permits rotation of the base member relative to the frame.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a device and method of storing shoes that allows for immediate accessibility, ready visibility and reduction of clutter. Shoes can be organized, categorized, accessed and stored for instant use. Also, the device and method presented allow for commercial display of shoes in shops, stores or outlets that offer shoes for sale. Balls bearing user-selected and positioned designs or indicia at the end of hangars allow the user to readily change, replace, expand, and reposition shoes for visually appealing inspection easily and instantly.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a device and method of storing shoes that allows for immediate accessibility, ready visibility and reduction of clutter. Shoes can be organized, categorized, accessed and stored for instant use. Also, the device and method presented allow for commercial display of shoes in shops, stores or outlets that offer shoes for sale. Balls bearing user-selected and positioned designs or indicia at the end of hangars allow the user to readily change, replace, expand, and reposition shoes for visually appealing inspection easily and instantly.

Abstract: The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking foam and a persistent foam.

Abstract: Addition of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or of a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester to an acidulated carbonated beverage alleviates problems of excessive and/or persistent foaming or rapid loss of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Acidulated carbonated beverage containing a foam control agent and/or carbon dioxide control agent. The control agent contains a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester.

Abstract: The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking foam and a persistent foam.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.

Abstract: Container containing a gassed acidulated beverage capable of producing a foam when the container is opened and the beverage poured. The beverage contains an additive which reduces the rate of release of the gas from the beverage when the container has been opened, without the beverage being poured. The additive has one or more of the following: an HLB value in the range 7-16; a molecular weight in the range 200-3000; and it is present in an amount of from 0.01 to 100 mg/l.

Abstract: Addition of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or of a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester to an acidulated carbonated beverage alleviates problems of excessive and/or persistent foaming or rapid loss of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.

Abstract: In a method of recycling printed paper, the collector chemical composition used to aid ink removal after pulping of the paper advantageously comprises an aqueous emulsion of a polysiloxane and a delivery aid for the polysiloxane, the delivery aid comprising one of more compounds selected from an alkali metal salt of a fatty acid moiety, and a nitrogenous salt of a fatty acid moiety, and a water-swellable polymer. The collector chemical composition is effective at low concentration, gives good brightness gain, low level of fibre loss, and effluent water low in siliceous material.

Abstract: The use of an additive is described, to reduce disproportionation in a gassed beverage so as to produce a) enhanced retention of the gas in the beverage and b) a desired foaming profile selected from a quick-breaking form and a persistent foam.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.

Abstract: Addition of a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester or a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester to an acidulated carbonated beverage alleviates problems of excessive and/or persistent foaming or rapid loss of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser.