Abstract: A multilayer cover designed to protect a surface from pets includes a first layer constructed from a polyester material and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer is fixed relative to the first layer. The first layer includes a first top surface having a natural charge and a hydrophilic finish. The natural charge configured to attract solid debris, and the hydrophilic finish configured to activate when contacted by a liquid in order to release the solid debris. The first layer also includes a first bottom surface positioned opposite to the first top surface. The second layer includes a second top surface disposed facing the first bottom surface. The second top surface includes a hydrophobic laminate. A second bottom surface is disposed opposite of the second top surface. The hydrophobic laminate is configured to block liquid from reaching the second bottom surface.

Abstract: A suction device comprising a suction tube configured to fluidly couple to a vacuum source and to provide suction at its distal end, an illumination assembly comprising at least one direct light source for emitting light to a target area, an elongated heat sink thermally coupled to the at least one light source and extending along a portion of the suction tube, and a spine extending along the suction tube and overlapping with the elongated heat sink, the spine including an integrated lens, wherein the at least one direct light source and the elongated heat sink are enclosed within a space formed between the spine and a side of the suction tube.

Abstract: A medical device shaft may include a tubular member, a braided tube, and an outer tube. The tubular member may define a working channel capable of receiving an accessory instrument. The braided tube may surround and contact the tubular liner. The outer tube may surrounding and contact the braided tube.

Abstract: A gaming machine, method, and program product provide for control of a transmissive video display positioned in front of a mechanical reel display. At least one electronic controller operating the gaming machines causes reels to spin and stop to display symbols on selected symbol locations visible through the transmissive video display. While the reels are spinning, a position indicator from the mechanical reel display indicating a current position of each reel, and graphic display elements are shown using the transmissive video display, the graphic display elements controlled to move along with selected ones of the symbols based on the position indicator and a first delay characteristic associated with the transmissive video display.

Abstract: Methods and devices that provide enhanced delivery of a composition to a body region of a patient utilizing radiofrequency energy include directing a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to a radiofrequency energy source to a location proximate to the body region. Radiofrequency energy is provided in modulated pulses from the radiofrequency energy source to the body region from at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode to provide a delivery condition configured to enhance delivery of the composition. The composition is delivered proximate to the body region using a composition delivery element. Devices for enhance composition delivery are also disclosed.

Abstract: An interventional device assembly includes a first hub positioned along a drive table, the first hub having a proximal end and a distal end, an interventional device coupled to the first hub and extending distally therefrom, and a telescoping tube having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the telescoping tube is secured within an interior of the first hub between the proximal end of the first hub and the distal end of the first hub. The distal end of the telescoping tube is configured to secure to a second hub positioned along the drive table or a distal attachment coupled to the drive table. At least a portion of the interventional device extends through the telescoping tube.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly, includes a telescoping tube having a plurality of concentric telescopically axially extendable and collapsible tube segments each with a proximal end and a distal end. One or more of the plurality of tube segments includes an inner diameter reducing feature configured to reduce an unsupported free length of an interventional device of the interventional device assembly when the interventional device extends through the telescoping tube, the inner diameter reducing feature attached to the distal end of its associated tube segment having a through hole configured to receive the interventional device therethrough.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly includes a telescoping tube having a plurality of concentric telescopically axially extendable and collapsible tube segments each having a proximal end and a distal end, the plurality of tube segments having an innermost tube segment and one or more outer tube segments, the innermost tube segment being configured to couple to a hub of an interventional device assembly, the telescoping tube being configured to extend distally from the hub. Each of the one or more outer tube segments is coupled to a cap at its proximal end, the cap having a through hole configured to receive an interventional device of the interventional device assembly therethrough and an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the outer tube segment to which the cap is coupled.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly includes a telescoping tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the telescoping tube being coupled to a first hub of an interventional device assembly, and a distal retainer coupled to the distal end of the telescoping tube, the distal retainer being configured to releasably couple to a distal hub attachment at a distal end of the first hub in a first configuration and releasably couple to a second hub of the interventional device assembly positioned distal to the first hub in a second configuration.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly includes a telescoping tube having a plurality of concentric telescopically axially extendable and collapsible tube segments, the plurality of tube segments including an outermost tube segment and one or more inner tube segments. Each of the one or more inner tube segments comprises a first tube section having a first outer diameter and a second tube section having a second outer diameter.

Abstract: A method of priming an interventional device assembly includes providing the interventional device assembly including a first interventional device coupled to a first hub and a second interventional device coupled to a second hub arranged in a concentric stack, the second interventional device being positioned within a lumen of the first interventional device. The method includes coupling the interventional device assembly to a drive system while arranged in the concentric stack, axially advancing the first interventional device and the first hub relative to the second hub to decrease a depth of insertion of the second interventional device within the lumen of the first interventional device while maintaining a distal end of the second interventional device within the lumen of the first interventional device, and flushing the first interventional device with fluid after decreasing the depth of insertion of the second interventional device within the lumen of the first interventional device.

Abstract: A method of priming an interventional device assembly includes providing the interventional device assembly, the interventional device assembly including a first interventional device and a second interventional device, the second interventional device being positioned within the first interventional device. The method further includes reciprocally moving at least one of the first interventional device and the second interventional device relative to the other of the first interventional device and the second interventional device while flushing a lumen between the first interventional device and the second interventional device with fluid to remove microbubbles from the lumen.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a video gaming system and one or more video monitors operatively connected to receive a game video signal. A wager input device is also included in the system and configured to receive a wager on a potential result in the video game. An image evaluation processing system is connected to receive the game video signal and is configured to evaluate the game video signal to identify a result in the game. The wager resolution system is connected to the image evaluation processing system and to the wager input device, and is configured to receive the wager and the result identified by the image evaluation processing system, and to resolve the wager based at least in part on that identified result.

Abstract: Methods and devices that provide enhanced delivery of a composition to a body region of a patient utilizing radiofrequency energy include directing a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to a radiofrequency energy source to a location proximate to the body region. Radiofrequency energy is provided in modulated pulses from the radiofrequency energy source to the body region from at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode to provide a delivery condition configured to enhance delivery of the composition. The composition is delivered proximate to the body region using a composition delivery element. Devices for enhance composition delivery are also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical assembly may comprise: a substrate configured to be disposed in a body at a distal tip of a medical device; and a position sensing system, including a magnetic field sensor mounted to the substrate. The magnetic field sensor may be configured to provide a signal that indicates a position or orientation of the distal tip of the medical device. The medical assembly may further comprise at least one camera mounted to the substrate; and at least one lighting element mounted to the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and devices that provide enhanced delivery of a composition to a body region of a patient utilizing radiofrequency energy include directing a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to a radiofrequency energy source to a location proximate to the body region. Radiofrequency energy is provided in modulated pulses from the radiofrequency energy source to the body region from at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode to provide a delivery condition configured to enhance delivery of the composition. The composition is delivered proximate to the body region using a composition delivery element. Devices for enhance composition delivery are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multilayer cover designed to protect a surface from pets includes a first layer constructed from a polyester material and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer is fixed relative to the first layer. The first layer includes a first top surface having a natural charge and a hydrophilic finish. The natural charge configured to attract solid debris, and the hydrophilic finish configured to activate when contacted by a liquid in order to release the solid debris. The first layer also includes a first bottom surface positioned opposite to the first top surface. The second layer includes a second top surface disposed facing the first bottom surface. The second top surface includes a hydrophobic laminate. A second bottom surface is disposed opposite of the second top surface. The hydrophobic laminate is configured to block liquid from reaching the second bottom surface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and software products are provided for slot machine tournaments to allow bettors to bet on slot machine tournament players and events. A bettor interface is provided showing a group of currently remaining gaming machines in the competition and enabling selection of machines to wager upon, and a wagering interface display area presents a group of potential wagers to be made. At least some of the potential wagers presented with a target point total and calculated wager odds of reaching said target point total. Fixed or portable devices may be programmed to connect to the network to access the competition wager interface and allow bettors view, make selections, and activate wagers on the eventual outcome of the competition through the competition wager interface.

Abstract: A radiofrequency guidewire includes a core wire configured to be coupled to a radiofrequency generator. The core wire includes a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the radiofrequency generator. A tip structure is coupled to the core wire proximate the distal end. The tip structure includes one or more edge surfaces. The one or more edge surfaces provide an area of reduced curvature radius on the tip structure. The area of reduced curvature radius generates a higher electric field than other areas of the tip structure during a delivery of radiofrequency energy on the tip structure. A method of ablating an occlusion utilizing the radiofrequency guidewire is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems facilitate the adjustment of probabilities of triggering different bonus games in a slot machine where the probability adjustment is based on supplemental data. Programming and data structure design are provided to implement a bonus trigger probability adjusting arrangement based on supplemental data input. Such supplemental data includes the state of a dynamic interactive game theme sequence displayed at the gaming machine. Player inputs can alter the sequence of the theme display and affect the adjustment of probabilities.