Abstract: An apparatus and process that provides a versatile instant gaming ticket stock that can further adapt to marketing and promotional efforts. The ticket stock is a multi layered gaming ticket having a thumb notch allowing a player to remove an outer layer revealing whether or not they are a winner. The multi-layer ticket is fashioned in a manner that prior to printing, the inside of the ticket is blank and has no inherent value. The multi-layer ticket stock allows point of receipt thermal printing of gaming or coupon information to a hidden inner layer of the assembled ticket producing a tamper proof ticket.

Abstract: A drapery is provided comprising a plurality of parallel rigidized panels. Adjacent panels are hingedly joined to each other along their adjacent edges. A means for hanging said drapery on a curtain rod is provided. When the drapery is folded, the adjacent panels fold one upon the other, and when the drapery is extended, the adjacent panels form a continuous drapery.

Abstract: A time-variable illumination control apparatus for a lamp permits light intensity to be gradually increased starting at a predetermined time. The intensity control includes a clock-timer to initiate time-variable power supply network. The illumination control apparatus is designed for use on mornings when a user would commonly arise before daylight. By setting the illumination control apparatus to gradually increase the light intensity of a lamp prior to awakening, the lamp simulates sunrise so that the eyes gradually adjust to the light while sleeping. Upon awakening, the eyes are fully adjusted to the light and eye discomfiture from a sudden increase in intensity is avoided.