Abstract: A face shield for covering the eyes, nose and mouth of a user is disclosed. The face shield includes a face shield body that has a transparent surface having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a top edge. The first and second side edges include a first and a second anchor/barb, respectively, both of which define a line. A spacer is attached at or near the line, and the spacer extends away from the face shield body. An elastic strap with a first slot and a second slot receives the first and second anchor/barbs. When the user wears the face shield, the elastic strap is in a stretched configuration that pulls on the first and second anchor/barbs, and in this configuration the first slot is detachably affixed to the first anchor/barb, and the second slot is detachably affixed to the second anchor/barb.

Abstract: A face shield for covering the eyes, nose and mouth of a user is disclosed. The face shield includes a face shield body that has a transparent surface having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a top edge. The first and second side edges include a first and second anchor/barb, respectively, both of which define a line. A spacer is attached at or near the line, and the spacer extends away from the face shield body. An elastic strap with a first slot and a second slot receives the first and second anchor/barbs. When the user wears the face shield, the elastic strap is in a stretched configuration that pulls on the first and second anchor/barbs, and in this configuration the first slot is detachably affixed to the first anchor/barb, and the second slot is detachably affixed to the second anchor/barb.

Abstract: A face shield for covering the eyes, nose and mouth of a user is disclosed. The face shield includes a face shield body that has a transparent surface having a first side edge, a second side edge, and a top edge. The first and second side edges include a first and second anchor/barb, respectively, both of which define a line. A spacer is attached at or near the line, and the spacer extends away from the face shield body. An elastic strap with a first slot and a second slot receives the first and second anchor/barbs. When the user wears the face shield, the elastic strap is in a stretched configuration that pulls on the first and second anchor/barbs, and in this configuration the first slot is detachably affixed to the first anchor/barb, and the second slot is detachably affixed to the second anchor/barb.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to refresh food pieces. Food pieces (such as potato chips, etc.) can become stale when exposed to moisture for periods of time. An apparatus includes a heater and a blower which generate hot air blown into a connected container. Thus, the food pieces are rejuvenated when exposed to streams of hot air and can become “unstale” therefore ready for eating. A control on a base of the apparatus can separately control both the heater and the blower.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide for a safe way to attach and remove metal strapping from a pallet or other shipping structure. The metal strapping is attached to a safety device which receives the metal strap before it is tightened around shipping materials. The metal strap is then tightened and the safety device is secured to the metal strap. After the materials reach their destination, the metal strap is then cut at the safety device and the safety device restrains the metal strap from whipping back and causing injury to anyone.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide for a safe way to attach and remove metal strapping from a pallet or other shipping structure. The metal strapping is attached to a safety device which receives the metal strap before it is tightened around shipping materials. The metal strap is then tightened and the safety device is secured to the metal strap. After the materials reach their destination, the metal strap is then cut at the safety device and the safety device restrains the metal strap from whipping back and causing injury to anyone.

Abstract: A combination toothpick and mint dispenser. On a bottom end of the dispenser is a toothpick. On a top end (opposite the bottom end) is a chamber which is used to hold solid mints or liquid refreshment (such as mouthwash). In an embodiment, a shaft connecting the chamber to the toothpick can be hollow, thereby allowing liquid refreshment to pass from the chamber through a bottom of the shaft and out of the dispenser.

Abstract: A combination toothpick and mint dispenser. On a bottom end of the dispenser is a toothpick. On a top end (opposite the bottom end) is a chamber which is used to hold solid mints or liquid refreshment (such as mouthwash). In an embodiment, a shaft connecting the chamber to the toothpick can be hollow, thereby allowing liquid refreshment to pass from the chamber through a bottom of the shaft and out of the dispenser.

Abstract: A method to implement a casino card game. After the player places an ante wager, the dealer can deal three cards and the player selects a player selected card and the dealer randomly selects a dealer selected card. The goal for both the player and the dealer is to pick the highest (or strongest) card. The dealer will then reveal the lowest (or weakest) of the two remaining cards that are not the dealer selected card. The player can then place an optional raise wager, and the dealer may randomly switch the dealer selected card. All three cards are then revealed, and if the player picked the highest (strongest) card and the dealer did not pick the highest (strongest) card, then the player wins a payout on the ante wager and any raise wager placed. If the dealer picked the highest (strongest) card and the player did not pick the highest (strongest) card, then the player loses his or her ante wager and any raise wager placed.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus are disclosed for detecting biological agents in fluids. Biosensor apparatus utilizes a sample chamber configured for receiving a fluid sample. Wells accessible from the sample chamber include electrodes deployed for receiving one or more electromagnetic signal from each of the wells. The electrodes are pre-provided with biomaterial deposits selected to attract particular biological agents of interest. An integrated circuit connected with electrodes facilitates electromagnetic signal acquisition and processing of parameters measurable at the well electrodes.

Abstract: A combination toothpick and mint dispenser. On a bottom end of the dispenser is a toothpick. On a top end (opposite the bottom end) is a chamber which is used to hold solid mints or liquid refreshment (such as mouthwash). In an embodiment, a shaft connecting the chamber to the toothpick can be hollow, thereby allowing liquid refreshment to pass from the chamber through a bottom of the shaft and out of the dispenser.

Abstract: A method to implement a casino card game. After the player places an ante wager, the dealer can deal three cards and the player selects a player selected card and the dealer randomly selects a dealer selected card. The goal for both the player and the dealer is to pick the highest (or strongest) card. The dealer will then reveal the lowest (or weakest) of the two remaining cards that are not the dealer selected card. The player can then place an optional raise wager, and the dealer may randomly switch the dealer selected card. All three cards are then revealed, and if the player picked the highest (strongest) card and the dealer did not pick the highest (strongest) card, then the player wins a payout on the ante wager and any raise wager placed. If the dealer picked the highest (strongest) card and the player did not pick the highest (strongest) card, then the player loses his or her ante wager and any raise wager placed.

Abstract: Interactive custom printed order placement and fulfillment systems and methods for placing, selling, accepting, proofing, transmitting, producing, servicing, and delivering orders for printed products including individualized or personalized information in time-efficient ways. Video conferencing technicians can provide direct access to professional, expert, and knowledgeable help. The interactive custom printed order fulfillment systems and methods further provide opportunities for targeted up-sells, cross-promotion, advertising, marketing, and information management to benefit those placing orders, those facilitating or brokering orders, and those producing and delivering orders, thereby increasing information efficiency.

Abstract: A method of packaging custom-printed business cards includes the steps of printing a quantity of business cards and dividing the quantity of business cards into a plurality subquantities of business cards. Each subquantity of business cards is inserted into an individual card chamber of an individual blister pack and substantially sealed. The blister pack is substantially sealed by applying a backing to the blister pack. The blister pack is self dispensing eliminating the need for a separate business card holder.

Abstract: An analog to digital converter circuit having sync control is constructed to monitor the sync condition of the digital output. When sync is lost, for example due to a low input signal level or due to an out of phase situation, the gain of the output increased to relatively high level so as to enhance the possibility of detecting the sync condition. As soon as sync is reestablished the gain is immediately turned down to a level lower than the blanking level and then gradually increased to the blanking level. The gain levels at startup and during the sync reestablishment intervals are fixed but under selective control.