Abstract: A gaming device comprises a display, a random number generator, a processor, and a memory storing instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, they cause the processor to conduct a base game from which feature games and at least one composite feature game can be triggered, where the composite feature game comprises game play characteristics from a first feature game and a second feature game of the feature games, and the composite feature game comprises a combination of the different game play characteristics. The composite feature game is initiated in response to a composite feature trigger condition being met. The game instances are presented with one or more feature game icon, which are modified in presentation during the game instances in accordance with an associated game play characteristic for a particular instance.

Abstract: An integrated vehicle jacking assembly includes a plurality of jacks that is each coupled to a bottom side of a vehicle. Each of the jacks is actuatable into an extended position for lifting a respective driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle upwardly thereby facilitating tires on the respective driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle to be removed and replaced. A control unit is positioned within the vehicle and the control unit is operationally coupled to each of the jacks. The control unit actuates one or both of the jacks between the extended position and the retracted position. A plurality of wheel chocks is provided for inhibiting the vehicle from rolling when the vehicle is lifted.

Abstract: An integrated vehicle jacking assembly includes a plurality of jacks that is each coupled to a bottom side of a vehicle. Each of the jacks is actuatable into an extended position for lifting a respective driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle upwardly thereby facilitating tires on the respective driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle to be removed and replaced. A control unit is positioned within the vehicle and the control unit is operationally coupled to each of the jacks. The control unit actuates one or both of the jacks between the extended position and the retracted position. A plurality of wheel chocks is provided for inhibiting the vehicle from rolling when the vehicle is lifted.

Abstract: A variable arc sprinkler head or nozzle may be set to numerous positions to adjust the arcuate span of the sprinkler. The sprinkler head includes an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve without the need for a hand tool. A method of irrigation is also provided involving moving the deflector between an arc adjustment position and an operational, irrigation position. The sprinkler head may also include a flow rate adjustment valve that may be adjusted by actuation or rotation of an outer wall portion of the sprinkler. Rotation of the outer wall portion causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.

Abstract: A clock synthesizer uses a serializer to convert a parallel data stream into clock signals. The frequency of the synthesized clock is dependent on the bit values of the parallel data stream and the frequency of the reference clock used by the serializer. Rapid tuning of the frequency is provided by changing the bit values of the parallel data stream. Fine tuning of the frequency is provided by changing the frequency of the reference clock. With this configuration, the clock device is capable of generating clock signals with very low jitter, is tunable to a very fine resolution in frequency, is able to skew to an external trigger with no glitches, and is able to hop to different frequencies with minimal delays. Moreover, the clock device can be designed at fairly low cost, because the serializer is widely available as a component in telecommunications applications.

Abstract: A sprinkler is provided which enables flushing an irrigation system without the need to remove the nozzles. The sprinkler includes a stem with an integral flushing valve upstream of the nozzle and any filter for the nozzle. The flushing valve is operated to block flow through the flushing port for irrigating, block flow both through the stem and the flushing port so shut off the sprinkler, or block flow through the sprinkler stem while permitting flow through the flushing port, thereby allowing the irrigation system to be flushed of dirt and debris.

Abstract: A phase locked loop circuit (PLL) has a reference terminal for receiving a reference signal and an output terminal for providing an output signal.

Abstract: A clock synthesizer uses a serializer to convert a parallel data stream into clock signals. The frequency of the synthesized clock is dependent on the bit values of the parallel data stream and the frequency of the reference clock used by the serializer. Rapid tuning of the frequency is provided by changing the bit values of the parallel data stream. Fine tuning of the frequency is provided by changing the frequency of the reference clock. With this configuration, the clock device is capable of generating clock signals with very low jitter, is tunable to a very fine resolution in frequency, is able to skew to an external trigger with no glitches, and is able to hop to different frequencies with minimal delays. Moreover, the clock device can be designed at fairly low cost, because the serializer is widely available as a component in telecommunications applications.