Abstract: A bicycle handlebar includes a top section, a first hook and second hook extending downward from each end of the tops section, and a first drop and a second drop extending rearward from an end, opposing the top section, of the first hook and second hook, respectively. The first width of the top section may be greater than a second width between each of the first drop and the second drop.

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar includes a top section, a first hook and second hook extending downward from each end of the tops section, and a first drop and a second drop extending rearward from an end, opposing the top section, of the first hook and second hook, respectively. The first width of the top section may be greater than a second width between each of the first drop and the second drop.

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar includes a top section, a first hook and second hook extending downward from each end of the tops section, and a first drop and a second drop extending rearward from an end, opposing the top section, of the first hook and second hook, respectively. The first width of the top section may be greater than a second width between each of the first drop and the second drop.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing an inventory of remains containers, such as caskets, is provided. The method includes registering, by one or more computing devices, an electronic tag configured to he attached to a remains container and receiving, by one or more computing devices, status information from the electronic tag once the electronic tag is attached to the remains container. The status information may include a location of the electronic tag and the remains container to which it is attached. The method also includes determining, by one or more computing devices, a status of the remains container based at least in part on the received status information from the electronic tag or a cessation of received status information from the electronic tag.

Abstract: A method for playing video gambling games whereby pay tables vary from play to play, or alternatively, whereby a plurality of pay tables are possible within a game. For example, in a video poker game a player wagers against a first pay table. If a winner occurs, the next game offers a new pay table with a greater expected value. This process continues until the player loses, whereupon the player is returned to play against the first pay table. Pay tables increment and decrement in expected value based on achieving predetermined events within the current game, within a previous game or games or randomly.

Abstract: A method for playing video gambling games whereby pay tables vary from play to play, or, alternatively, whereby a plurality of pay tables are possible within a game. For example, in a video poker game a player wagers against a first pay table. If a winner occurs, the next game offers a new pay table with a greater expected value. This process continues until the player loses, whereupon the player is returned to play against the first pay table. Pay tables increment and decrement in expected value based on achieving predetermined events within the current game, within a previous game or games or randomly.

Abstract: A gaming system whereby the gaming system receives a wager to initiate a first play of a game, the first play of the game having a first average expected payout and including a plurality of symbols, wherein at least two of the symbols are different. In one embodiment, for the first play of the game the gaming system randomly generates a plurality of the symbols, displays the randomly generated symbols, determines any awards associated with the displayed symbols, and displays any determined awards. If the displayed symbols include a designated symbol, the gaming system of this embodiment accumulates the designated symbol. When a designated quantity of the designated symbol is accumulated, for a subsequent play of the game, the gaming system automatically causes the subsequent play of the game to have a second different average expected payout.

Abstract: A method for playing video gambling games whereby pay tables vary from play to play, or, alternatively, whereby a plurality of pay tables are possible within a game. For example, in a video poker game a player wagers against a first pay table. If a winner occurs, the next game offers a new pay table with a greater expected value. This process continues until the player loses, whereupon the player is returned to play against the first pay table. Pay tables increment and decrement in expected value based on achieving predetermined events within the current game, within a previous game or games or randomly.

Abstract: A method for playing video gambling games whereby pay tables vary from play to play, or, alternatively, whereby a plurality of pay tables are possible within a game. For example, in a video poker game a player wagers against a first pay table. If a winner occurs, the next game offers a new pay table with a greater expected value. This process continues until the player loses, whereupon the player is returned to play against the first pay table. Pay tables increment and decrement in expected value based on achieving predetermined events within the current game, within a previous game or games or randomly.

Abstract: A method for playing video gambling games whereby pay tables vary from play to play, or, alternatively, whereby a plurality of pay tables are possible within a game. For example, in a video poker game a player wagers against a first pay table. If a winner occurs, the next game offers a new pay table with a greater expected value. This process continues until the player loses, whereupon the player is returned to play against the first pay table. Pay tables increment and decrement in expected value based on achieving predetermined events within the current game, within a previous game or games or randomly.

Abstract: A water display for use within a container having a bottom surface and containing water. The water display has a pump, and a riser, with the pump positioned below the surface of the water. The pump has a discharge opening having conduit connected thereto. The riser is positioned on the bottom surface of the container and extends upwardly therefrom, with the pump being positioned on the upper surface of the riser. Preferably the riser also has pump retaining means. Each piece of horizontal conduit is engaged with a horizontal conduit support in contact with the bottom surface of the container. Each horizontal conduit support has formed therein a channel which retains horizontal conduit therein. Modified embodiments feature a plurality of vertical conduit. Another modified embodiment features at least one pair of vertical conduit spanned by an elevated horizontal conduit having at least one discharge opening therein.

Abstract: A method for wagering on a gaming device where players purchase a play session with a predetermined period of time as opposed to an individual game. Within the pre-purchased time period, players are allowed to play as many individual games as possible to maximize their returns. In one embodiment, the session time is variable wherein play is ended when a predetermined number of game termination events occur.

Abstract: A method for playing video gambling games whereby pay tables vary from play to play, or, alternatively, whereby a plurality of pay tables are possible within a game. For example, in a video poker game a player wagers against a first pay table. If a winner occurs, the next game offers a new pay table with a greater expected value. This process continues until the player loses, whereupon the player is returned to play against the first pay table. Pay tables increment and decrement in expected value based on achieving predetermined events within the current game, within a previous game or games or randomly.

Abstract: A method for wagering on a gaming device where players purchase time on the device as opposed to an individual game. Within the pre-purchased time period, players are allowed to play as many individual games as possible to maximize their returns. In one preferred embodiment, winnings are retained and accumulated without requiring additional wagers. Players may also win or purchase additional time or make additional wagers during the pre-purchased time period.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switching power supply having a protection device to shut down the supply of the output voltage in the presence of a fault condition such as an overload. The invention identifies potential fault conditions when the voltage control feedback loop is out of regulation and screens out false fault conditions during periods when the duty cycle of the control signal is below a specified duty cycle limit. The invention further shuts down the supply of the output voltage when the bulk line voltage provided to the power supply is below a specified limit.

Abstract: An improved deposit envelope comprising front and rear panels. The front panel comprises first and second designation areas, and first and second designations respectively. The front panel partially overlays the rear panel and is secured along its side edges and bottom edge to the rear panel. At least one aperture is formed in both the front and rear panels with such apertures being aligned with one another. Preferably the apertures are located along the vertical center lines of both front and rear panels. Alternative embodiments of the deposit envelope are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus 124 using an aqueous solution consisting essentially of water for forming a compound which retards the deposition of iron-based compounds is disclosed. The apparatus includes a chamber 138 for forming steam which is injected through a nozzle 148 into a chamber 136. The pH of the aqueous solution, which is acidic, is raised in the presence of oxygen to cause Fe++ to come out of solution as a precipitate and the oxygen level is lowered to limit the growth in size of the precipitate.

Abstract: A game board for the game of chess and other games such as checkers, consists of four concentric rings of playing areas, the center ring being circular. The center ring has four playing areas, the second ring twelve, the third ring twenty and the fouth ring twenty-eight. The abutting playing areas are of contrasting appearance as is usually the case in a chess board. Four rows of corner playing areas, which may all be trilateral, radiate symmetrically form the center of the board. The outermost corner areas may be other shapes, such as circular or rombic. The remainder of the playing areas are quadrilateral. The board is suitable for playing a conventional game of chess, but also adapts itself well to a slightly modified game where the rook and queen pieces are allowed to travel around the board, moving from rank to file to create a logically valid flanking action and a centrifugal emphasis that is entirely absent in the conventional game.

Abstract: A fuel cell powerplant 10 having a flow path 20 for an aqueous solution includes a device 18 for disposing in the solution ferric hydrous oxide of a character that retards the deposition of iron based compounds. The device is disposed within the powerplant and receives water from a conduit 42 which communicates with a component of the fuel cell powerplant, such as a fuel cell stack 12.