Abstract: A pediatric catheter includes a shaft with a distal end and a proximal end and a first length of the shaft is defined between the distal end and the proximal end. The shaft further includes a first section positioned at the distal end and having an elongate tip. The first section has an outer wall and a first aperture extending therethrough, and at least a portion of the outer wall has a tapered surface. The shaft includes a second section extending from the first section towards the proximal end. The second section has an arcuate wall and a concave wall integrally formed with the arcuate wall. The arcuate wall is coextensive with at least a portion of the outer wall of the first section, and a second aperture extends through the second section.

Abstract: A system including a bill or note validator of a gaming machine, a host computer, and a game credit meter. The bill or note validator is adapted to receive and recognize at least a first currency and a second currency, each issued by a different jurisdiction, and is further adapted to encode a monetary denomination of the second currency. The host computer is adapted to receive the encoded monetary denomination of the secondary currency, to decode the encoded monetary denomination and to determine an amount of game credit to be credited to the player. The game credit meter is adapted to store a total amount of game credit purchased by the player of the gaming machine including game credit purchased by the player in response to the player inserting one or more bills or notes of either or both currencies into the gaming machine.

Abstract: A flow tube for a bidirectional flow meter includes a first flow chamber for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a first direction. The flow tube also includes a second flow chamber for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. The first and second flow chambers are connected in series between an inlet port and an outlet port.

Abstract: A progressive game is implemented on a gaming system, wherein the gaming system includes one or more gaming machines connected to a game server, and wherein the progressive game has a progressive prize value that increases according to a progressive prize growth rate. The progressive game includes a selectable targeted progressive prize value, a selectable targeted progressive prize time, and one or more enticement factors. The progressive prize growth rate is calculated using the selectable targeted progressive prize value, the selectable targeted progressive prize time, and the one or more enticement factors. The selectable targeted progressive prize time is used to calculate the predetermined time period for testing for a progressive prize win. If a progressive prize win has not been identified, the progressive prize value is incremented by the progressive prize growth rate. If a progressive prize win has been identified, one or more winners are determined.

Abstract: A gaming system including one or more gaming machines, wherein the gaming system monitors the coin out of the gaming machines and triggers a system game award to one or more gaming machines based upon a predetermined criteria that includes the coin out value.

Abstract: A progressive game is implemented on a gaming system, wherein the gaming system includes one or more gaming machines connected to a game server, and wherein the progressive game has a progressive prize value that increases according to a progressive prize growth rate. The progressive game includes a selectable targeted progressive prize value, a selectable targeted progressive prize time, and one or more enticement factors. The progressive prize growth rate is calculated using the selectable targeted progressive prize value, the selectable targeted progressive prize time, and the one or more enticement factors. Additionally, a random number generation algorithm tests to determine if there is a progressive prize win at each predetermined time period. The selectable targeted progressive prize time is used to calculate the predetermined time period for testing for a progressive prize win.

Abstract: A system including a bill or note validator of a gaming machine, a host computer, and a game credit meter. The bill or note validator is adapted to receive and recognize at least a first currency and a second currency, each issued by a different jurisdiction, and is further adapted to encode a monetary denomination of the second currency. The host computer is adapted to receive the encoded monetary denomination of the secondary currency, to decode the encoded monetary denomination and to determine an amount of game credit to be credited to the player. The game credit meter is adapted to store a total amount of game credit purchased by the player of the gaming machine including game credit purchased by the player in response to the player inserting one or more bills or notes of either or both currencies into the gaming machine.

Abstract: A flow tube for a bidirectional flow meter comprises a first means (for example in the form of a first flow chamber) for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a first direction; and a second means (for example in the form of a second flow chamber) for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a second direction, opposite to the first direction; wherein said first and second generating means are connected in series between an inlet port and an outlet port.

Abstract: A pet transporter for a bicycle includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. At least one door is positioned in the peripheral wall. A wheel assembly includes a pair of axles each having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A coupler assembly releasably couples the wheel assembly to the bottom wall of the housing. An elongated member has a first end a second end. A pivot member releasably couples the first end to a front wall of the housing such that the first end if pivotally coupled to the housing. A securing member is attached to the second end of the elongated member for releasably coupling the second end to a bicycle chair mount.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the removal of snow and other debris from the surface of glasses or goggles as worn by skiers. The device includes a handle portion having a wiper blade secured thereto for cleaning the lenses of the glasses or goggles. To prevent loss, an optional neck chain or leather tether is disclosed.