Abstract: A plurality of panels are coupled rotatably by a hinge mechanism. The panels are folded when a rocket loaded with the panels is launched and unfolded in space after the artificial satellite is released. Each of the panels is loaded with at least functional elements such as a solar panel, a battery, an attitude control device and a communication device separately or together. The devices loaded on the panels are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting a trash bag, the trash bag having an upper lip, the carrier having a frame having a forward end and a rearward end, the frame having an aperture extending therethrough; a handle fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the rearward end of the frame, the handle being positioned for, upon extension of the trash bag's upper lip through the aperture, single handed grasping of the handle and the upper lip; and a leg fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the forward end of the frame, the leg extending downwardly from the frame.

Abstract: A display auto-locking structure includes a base member, an open frame pivoted to the base member and rotatable relative to the base member, a display pivotally mounted within the open frame and rotatable relative to the open frame, and a spring-supported cam rod mounted inside the open frame for locking the display to the open frame after the display has been set in one of two reversed positions within the open frame and for enabling the display to be rotated relative to the open frame after the open frame has been rotated relative to the base frame to a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A accessory container attachment for a paint can comprising an inexpensive plastic paint can caddy having a substantially rectangular container housing with multi-compartments adapted to fit securely to a paint can. The substantially rectangular container housing having one side thereof curved to conform to the curvature of the paint can, and attached thereto is a detachable strap member used in combination with a slot extending downwardly in the curved side for detachably securing the housing to a paint can. A plurality of various-shaped extrusions may be molded into compartments on the side walls of the housing to hold accessories such as a paintbrush, paint can top, small and tools, measuring tape and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying dispenser containers at point of sale locations. The device includes a drip tray or base for holding the product container and a back member that extends upwardly from the base. An adjustable loop is then looped around the product container, attached to the device and placed in tension to hold the product container firmly in the base and bias the product toward the back member. After placing the product container in the device, the device can then be used to display the product container for sampling or other purposes at a point of purchase location, including mounting the device to a store shelf.

Abstract: A portable telescopic lifting apparatus (1) for lifting aerial cables (53). The apparatus (1) comprises a tubular housing (2), first and second telescopic members (3, 4) extendible from and retractable into the housing (2), a drive (5, 60) for extending and retracting the telescopic members (3, 4), and a cable-engaging member (51) attached to the second telescopic member (4) for lifting one or more aerial cables (53). The drive (5, 60) comprises a chain lever block (5) and a pulley arrangement (60). In use, the apparatus (1) is positioned below one or more aerial cables (53), the chain lever block (5) is used to raise the first telescopic member (3), the first telescopic member (3) extends from within the housing (2), the second telescopic member (4) extends from within the first telescopic member (3), and cable-engaging member (51) raises the cable/s (53).

Abstract: Disclosed is a desk organizer that employees a mounting bracket that is securable beneath the surface of a desk or the like working table. The mounting bracket includes flanges for receipt of a support base allowing receptacles to be moved along the length of the mounting bracket for access or concealment thereof. The support base includes an eccentric arm that allows rotation of available receptacles to accommodate a particular working environment. The receptacles may be sized to hold containers, hanging folders, small item receptacles and so forth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable stand having a left leg, a right leg, and a brace pivotably connected to both left and right legs. The brace has a first part and a second part where the first and second parts are pivotably connected to each other and wherein the stand folds and unfolds upon the brace pivoting relative to the first and second legs and the first part pivoting relative to the second part.

Abstract: A patio umbrella support apparatus can be engaged by the mast of a patio umbrella to permit the positioning of the patio umbrella at desired, selected positions on a patio deck built with deck planks spaced apart by a conventional gap. The umbrella support apparatus is formed with an upright support member affixed to a pair of opposing horizontal support flanges that ride on top of the deck surface. A generally vertical anchoring fin is affixed to the support flanges and upright support member to fit within the conventional gap between deck planks. The anchoring fin and the horizontal flanges provide positional stability for the patio umbrella and permit flexibility in the location of the umbrella on the deck. A notch formed in the anchoring fin can receive a deck support cross beam and further limit movement of the umbrella support apparatus relative to the deck.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a reflective mirror element and a first polymeric pivot joint allowing pivotal adjustment of the field of view of the reflective element. The assembly includes a polymeric support element, a polymeric rearview mirror mount, and a second polymeric pivot joint. The polymeric support element includes one of a first polymeric ball member and a first polymeric socket. The polymeric rearview mirror mount is adapted for attachment to an interior portion of the vehicle. The support element pivots on the second polymeric pivot joint about the rearview mirror mount. At least one of the pivot joints includes joint members generating increased frictional resistance to movement of a ball member in a socket, such joint members preferably comprising a textured surface on the ball member or socket.

Abstract: An adjustable tamper-resistant overhead mounting system for a projector. The system includes brackets attachable to the projector and a suspension member attached to an overhead structure. At least one tamper resistant fastener is used at each connection of the brackets, the projector and the suspension member, to deter theft and tampering. The arrangement of the brackets may enable easy adjustable positioning of the projector about pitch, roll and yaw axes. The projector may also be enclosed in an enclosure system to protect against contact by foreign objects. The enclosure is adapted to be installable without removing the projector or otherwise disturbing the mounting system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a formwork system (1) for forming a transition of reinforcement (8) between a concrete component and a further concrete component located adjacent thereto in a connecting direction (14), comprising two formwork elements (2, 3) and a central element (5), wherein the central element is disposed between the formwork elements in the region of one end of the formwork elements, and wherein elastic sealing lips (7) are disposed each between the formwork elements (2, 3) and the central element (5), which is characterized in that the formwork system comprises mounting positions (40–43) for spacers (6; 32–39), wherein one mounting position (41, 42) each is provided on the two outer sides, of the central element, facing the formwork elements, and one mounting position (40, 43) each is provided on the inner sides of the formwork elements opposite to these outer sides of the central element, several spacers can be mounted on top of each other at each mounting position, at least one spacer is mounted

Abstract: Metal traces and solder bump pads are formed on a semiconductor substrate by way of a semiconductor template that has been micromachined to receive solder paste material. The solder paste material is then formed into precisely controlled ball shapes and metal trace geometries. First, a semiconductor substrate is covered with a mask material for protecting selected surfaces of the substrate that are not to be etched. Next, a mask is applied in order to etch the substrate surface below. Solder ball sites and metal trace channels are formed at this time. A solder nonwettable material is applied to the exposed surfaces of the solder ball sites and the metal trace channels. A solder paste can then be applied uniformly across the surface of the substrate, thus filling in any sites and channels, or both, that are used to form the balls or metal traces desired.

Abstract: Solder bump pads are formed on a semiconductor substrate by way of a semiconductor template that has been micromachined to receive solder paste material. The solder paste material is then formed into precisely controlled ball shapes and geometries.

Abstract: A bathroom flusher (10) includes a body having an inlet (12) in communication with a supply line and an outlet (16) in communication with a flush conduit, a valve assembly in the body positioned to close water flow between the inlet and the outlet upon sealing action of a moving member (60, 60A, 60B, 60C, 130, 210, 215, 526, or 628) at a valve seat (70, 70A, 140, 209, 251A, 526 or 625) thereby controlling flow from the inlet to the outlet, and an actuator (62) for actuating operation of the moving member. The bathroom flusher includes one of several novel sensors and is controlled by one of several novel controllers, as described. The controllers may execute a novel control algorithm.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling flow of cryogenic fluids is disclosed. In an embodiment, the valve assembly includes a valve housing and a valve member supported at the valve housing for movement between a valve opened and a valve closing position. A pneumatic cylinder is disposed laterally spaced from the valve member and thermally isolated with respect to cryogenic fluids controlled by the valve member. A lever operatively connects the pneumatic cylinder with the valve member and a linkage is pivotally connected with the lever at a position spaced from the valve member. The valve member is a needle valve member supported for axial movement at the housing.

Abstract: In a method of controlling an actuator of a microvalve, a controller is provided for supplying a voltage to the actuator. The controller provides an initial voltage to the actuator which is effective to actuate the microvalve. Then, the controller provides a pulsed voltage to the actuator which is effective to continue the actuation of the microvalve.

Abstract: An electromagnetically driven valve device is formed by attaching a lower core assy, an armature, an upper core assy, and an upper case in that order from bottom, to a cylinder head of an engine. Each of the lower core assy and the upper core assy is unitarily formed so as to have a predetermined shape by resin-molding a core and a coil that form an electromagnet as well as an armature bearing, etc. The lower core assy is fastened together with the upper core assy to the cylinder head, and is thus attached to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A gas control knob includes a main body having a gas inlet hole and a gas outlet hole, a throttling cock rotatably mounted in the main body to regulate the gas flow rate between the gas inlet hole and the gas outlet hole of the main body, a rotation lever rotatably mounted on the main body to rotate the throttling cock, and a motor mounted on a fixing bracket to drive a transmission mechanism automatically which drives a clutch mechanism to drive and rotate the rotation lever to rotate the throttling cock. Thus, the gas control knob is operated manually or automatically, thereby facilitating a user operating the gas control knob.

Abstract: A flow control valve for controlling the flow of fuel in a fuel system including a housing with a fuel passage, a valve device movable to close the fuel passage to block fuel flow through the fuel passage, and to open the fuel passage to permit fuel flow through the fuel passage, a valve plunger engaging the valve device, an actuator for reciprocally moving the valve plunger, an armature overtravel feature for permitting continued movement of the armature relative to the valve plunger from an engaged position into a disengaged position when the valve plunger reaches the extended position, and an armature stop for stopping overtravel of the armature.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises a support structure (2) in which at least a first opening (8, 9) is defined, a shutter (13) which is mounted for piloting in that structure (2) and which is adapted to take up a least a first and a second angular position, in which it closes and opens at least partially the first opening (8, 9) of the structure (2), respectively, and an actuator device (25) which is capable of bringing about a controlled angular movement of the shutter (13) relative to the support structure (2).

Abstract: The cooking appliance (1) having a control panel (2) is equipped with one or more gas flow (Q) regulating valves, wherein the rotary regulator organ (6) is provided with various peripheral through holes (16–19). The control knob (9) being interchangeable for fitting to the actuating shaft (7), is chosen from the two units available, one and the other permitting different angular limit positions (A2, A3) for the supply of a constant minimum gas flow Qmin, through one of two successive holes (18, 19) calibrated each one for a different type of gas NG or LPG, one or the other hole being superimposed to a valve inlet duct (4) at a different angular position A2, A3. An integral lug (14) on the control knob (9) running into a slide groove (20) in the control panel (2), establishes a first rotation stop A2.

Abstract: A device for closing or opening an opening, in particular a filling or bottom opening (11) of a material bunker (12) arranged above the furnace throat of a blast furnace, including a tilting disk (10) connectable to a drive. The tilting disk (10) is articulated to two swivel arms (15, 16) pivotably mounted about two swivel axes (13, 14) extending parallel to each other, and to be more precise, in such a manner that the edge areas of the tilting disk (10) situated on a perpendicular to the swivel axes (13, 14) of the two swivel arms (15, 16), upon a movement of these arms, move from the closed into the opened position, and vice versa, along oppositely directed arc paths (23, 24).

Abstract: A non-contact valve (24, 26) for controlling the flow of particulate material (M) includes a body (102) and a gas-porous element (106) associated with the body (102). A first orifice (122) is defined by the gas-porous element (106). The gas-porous element (106) directs a flow of pressurized gas into the first orifice (122). A plug member (104) receivable within the first orifice (122) is movable into and out of the first orifice (122). A channel (C) is conjunctively defined at least in part by the first orifice (122) and the plug (104). The channel (C) defines a flow path (124) for the particulate material (M). The length of the channel (C) is adjusted to thereby adjust the velocity of gas flowing through the channel (C) and, thereby, adjust the flow of material (M) therethrough.

Abstract: A line retrieval system comprises a line retriever adapted to magnetically couple to an object disposed within an enclosure through a wall of the enclosure such that the magnetic couple supports the line retriever adjacent the wall of the enclosure. The line retriever is adapted for movement relative to the enclosure in response to movement of the object within the enclosure toward an opening formed in the enclosure.

Abstract: A chain block comprising a load sheave winding up a load chain, a hand wheel arranged on one side of the load sheave and rotatable in one of a normal direction and a reverse direction in response to the manual operation of a hand chain, a pinion shaft inserted through the load sheave along the center axis of the load sheave in a manner allowing the load sheave to be freely rotatable thereabout, one end of the pinion shaft screwed into the center of the hand wheel and the other end of the pinion shaft including a spindle gear, a reduction gear composed of a small-diameter gear and a large-diameter gear, the large-diameter gear in mesh with the spindle gear, a main shaft gear, in mesh with the small-diameter gear, transferring a torque of the reduction gear to the load sheave.

Abstract: A humidifier includes a hollow-fiber-membrane module shaped tubular and a support configured to axially slideably support the module.

Abstract: A carburetor electronic control system includes: transmission devices coupled to valves for opening and closing an intake path of a carburetor; electric motors that make the valves open and close via the transmission devices; and an electronic control unit for controlling the operation of the electric motors. The interior of a casing joined to one side face of the carburetor is divided by a partition plate into a transmission chamber on the carburetor side and a drive chamber on the opposite side. The transmission devices and the electric motors are housed and held in the transmission chamber and the drive chamber, respectively. Therefore, the transmission devices, the electric actuators, and the electronic control unit can be housed in a common casing, thereby reducing the dimensions of the carburetor electronic control system.

Abstract: A liquid feed line includes a stepped internal nozzle and an exit diameter smaller than the diameter of the liquid feed line. The stepped internal nozzle desirably introduces hydrodynamics or hydraulic waves for the fluid, with the number of steps selected based on the pressure of the motive flow. By limiting the length of the stepped internal nozzle cylinder, a desirable splayed liquid stream is formed within a mixing chamber in fluid communication with a vent line. An exit cylinder in fluid communication with the mixing chamber includes a channel through which an aerated liquid stream of fluid passes. The entrance and exit faces forming the channel are substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow with the channel having a generally uniform dimension, neither converging nor diverging, and a diameter 1 to 10 times greater, depending on the pressure of the motive flow, than the exit to the internal nozzle.

Abstract: The design of an air seal enclosure of the system and method of the present invention includes a combination of use of a multisurface silicone sealant between the bottom endbell and the air seal enclosure to provide a watertight joint that prevents water from entering the air seal enclosure. The air seal enclosure is formed from a suitable flexible material and is attached to a bottom endbell with bolts through holes in a periphery thereof. When tank liquid rises during flooding, the air seal enclosure provides a pocket of trapped air like a diving bell that prevents the tank liquid from ever reaching the bottom of the aerator.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a humidifying apparatus capable of improving the humidification efficiency while lowering the pressure loss of gas even when a low-pressure gas is used, and is suitably usable for fuel cells. The present invention relates to a humidifying apparatus for fuel cells, fabricated by loading a hollow fiber membrane element into a container such that the space communicating with the hollow side of the hollow fiber membranes is isolated from the space communicating with the outer side of the hollow fiber membranes, wherein (a) the inner diameter of the hollow fiber membrane is larger than 400 ?m, (b) the water vapor permeation rate (P?H2O) of the hollow fiber membranes is 0.5×10?3 cm3 (STP)/cm2·sec·cm Hg or more, (c) the ratio (P?H2O/P?O2) of the water vapor permeation rate to the oxygen gas permeation rate of the hollow fiber membranes is 10 or more, and (d) the elongation at tensile break of the hollow fiber membranes after hot water treatment in hot water at 100° C.

Abstract: Containers for providing vapor phase reactant from liquid sources include bubbler designs and designs in which carrier gas flows over the liquid surface. Among the bubbler arrangements, a bypass conductance is provided to release excess pressure from the gas volume inside the container, or an enlarged bubbler tube is provided with a volume sufficient to accommodate all possible liquid backflow without having the liquid exit the container. Among the overflow designs, flow dividers provide a tortuous path for the gas to increase the time exposure of carrier gas packets to the evaporating liquid surface. The flow dividers can be microporous to encourage capillary action, thereby increasing the evaporating surface. The tortuous gas flow path can be separated from the liquid phase by a breathable semi-porous membrane that permits vapor phase reactant to pass through but prohibits liquid from passing in the other direction.

Abstract: A fluidized spray vessel. A vessel design is provided for recovering heat from gaseous heat streams. The vessel utilizes a semi-fluidized bed for obtaining desirable liquid/vapor contact times. A spray section is provided in which liquid is sprayed through nozzles designed to provide a mean droplet size having a terminal velocity of from about sixty percent to about ninety five percent of the superficial upward gas velocity. These spray tower design criteria enhance spray tower performance, and thus enables more efficient heat recovery to be practiced, particularly in systems where relatively low grade heat sources are encountered.

Abstract: An air spring assembly includes a primary airbag mounted to a piston air bag such that the piston airbag provides a rolling surface for the primary airbag. A change in the piston airbag pressure changes the effective rate of the primary air spring. A relatively small change in the piston airbag volume provides a change in the spring rate of air spring assembly as the diameter of the rolloff surface is selectively modified.

Abstract: A tool includes pivotally conjoined top and bottom planar bodies being coupled along their distal edges and having opposed linear ends. The bottom body is statically registered while the top body is dynamically articulatable. Slotted brackets are coupled to one linear end of the bodies, and are slidably interlocked and repeatedly moveable between compressed and engaged positions. Knobs traverse through the top body and are engaged therewith. The knobs are adaptable between raised and lowered positions. A turn wheel is connected to the knobs for raising and lowering the knobs in sync. A handle assembly includes wheels that are seated proximal to the bodies. A lever protrudes proximally from the wheels. A mechanism is included for preventing laminate planks from sliding downwardly along the top body. Rotatable and equidistantly spaced rollers are axially oriented along the top body and are registered with corresponding ones of the knobs.

Abstract: A flexible hydraulic vise that is actuated hydraulically along the entire length of the jaw travel. The vise includes master jaws disposed in a complementary shaped tracks, connected to pistons by pins. Top jaws with spring loaded ball detents are secured to the master jaws by a dove-tail notch connection. Internal passageways allow pressure to be delivered to either side of pairs of the pistons disposed in the bores, allowing the clamping force to be exerted inwardly or outwardly.

Abstract: A linearly adjustable apparatus having a stroke adjustment for locating geometric references on a workpiece. The present invention provides a housing having a linear actuator for actuating a locating member between an extended position, wherein the locating member engages the workpiece, and a retracted position, wherein the locating member disengages the workpiece. A bearing assembly is connected to the housing and slidably supports the locating member. The bearing assembly has an external threaded portion that threadably engages an internal threaded portion of the housing to provide linear adjustment of the stroke length of the locating member along a longitudinal axis of the housing. A jam nut threadably engages the bearing assembly to secure the relative position of the bearing assembly relative to the housing.

Abstract: A first cutting board segment in combination with a first tray is secured to a second cutting board segment in combination with a second tray by the use of a connector. Two or more board and tray combinations may be secured together by moving the connector transversely towards the trays. The boards, trays and connectors may be provided as a kit and disposed in a carrying case.

Abstract: A sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet feeding device that picks up sheets from stacked sheets and feeds the sheets one by one, a drive device that drives the sheet feeding device, first and second detecting devices that detect the fed sheet, and a control device that feeds the sheet while setting a drive amount of the drive device. The control device calculates a first drive amount of the drive device during a first interval from when the first detecting device detects the sheet to when the second detecting device detects the sheet based on information detected by the first and second detecting devices, and the control device sets a second drive amount of the drive device during a second interval from when the second detecting device detects the sheet to when the drive device is stopped based on the calculated first drive amount.

Abstract: An inkjet printer includes a resistance element with which a front end of the paper becomes in contact so that a paper on a top of the stack of papers is separated from the stack of papers and picked up from a cassette, an angle conversion unit which changes an inclination angle of the resistance element with respect to the front end of the paper, and a switching gear which is moved by a carriage to a first position to feed the paper and to a second position to drive the angle conversion unit.

Abstract: A protecting cover and a pickup device, each having a hooking portion, are rotatably provided at the flank of an image forming apparatus. The rotational centers of the protecting cover and the pickup device and the hooking portions are arranged in such geometry that the hooking portions become engaged with each other only in the range from a predetermined trace intersection to the flank of the image forming apparatus when the protecting cover is rotated from its usage position toward its retracted position at the flank of the image forming apparatus. The pickup device is stopped at the starting position of engagement where the hooking portions are positioned at the trace intersection when sheet feed is not made, and is moved to the operating position when sheet feed is to be made. The protecting cover is constructed so as to rotate in linkage with the rotation of a paper feed tray which is rotatably provided at the flank of the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices for aligning sheets (1), which are overlapped with an offset and supplied to the device by a stream feeder and which can be transferred to a device (63) that is located downstream, after alignment of the front edge and one lateral edge of the sheets. At least pant of a sheet can be brought to rest on the periphery of an alignment cylinder (62), which is used to align the front edge of the sheet by means of front lay marks located on the periphery of said cylinder. At least one recess is provided on the periphery of the alignment cylinder, which, by the application of a negative pressure to said recess allows at least part of the sheet to be fixed by friction on the periphery of the alignment cylinder, in such a way that in the contact zone, drive forces from said cylinder can be transferred by friction to the sheet. A measuring device (64) determines the offset of a lateral edge of the sheet in relation to a predetermined set alignment.

Abstract: A driving apparatus includes a plurality of driving devices, a plurality of detectors for detecting a malfunction of the driving devices, and a controller, which is responsive to a detection result of the detectors, for decreasing a driving speed of a driving device at which a malfunction is detected and increases a driving speed of another driving device.

Abstract: A polyhedral puzzle has basic pieces that connect and form polyhedrons. The present invention serves as a puzzle solved by the geometric relationship between the pieces. The pieces have four triangular members and each member has a primary and a secondary form. The members connect with positioners interlocking with notches on adjacent members. The positioners include slots that allow members to connect at three angles with each other. A primary member connects to a secondary member in an alternating fashion. The members assemble into polyhedrons such as a cube, sphere, cylinder, or combination thereof that lead to sculptures, including humanoid forms, at various scales or buildings at larger scales.

Abstract: A fishing board game to assist in anglers learning the fishing requiremtns in various areas of fishing, such as local fishing regulations, legal sizes, legal limits, boating safety.

Abstract: A method for playing a modified game of chess includes the steps of providing a game board having a plurality of rows and columns to define a grid-like pattern and providing each player a set of game cubes, each of which defines six faces. Five of said faces include depictions, the other is blank. Each depiction is assigned a range of movement. In turn, each player must place a game cube on any unoccupied space, blank face disposed opposite the game board. Once all game cubes are so placed, each player is allowed, in turn, to rotate one game cube, move a game cube according to the depiction of the face disposed opposite the game board to capture game cubes of opponents, or return any captured game cube to the game board. Points are awarded for capturing opponent's game cubes until a player achieves a predetermined number of points.

Abstract: A table game has a center piece and a plurality of end pieces that removably attach to the center piece. Each player has chips and takes turns depositing the chips in the end pieces around the board. When the last deposit made by a player makes a special color combination with previous deposits in an end piece, the player may continue his or her turn in the opposite direction. This is a round trip. If the player deposits a single chip in his or her end piece at the end of a turn, the player may capture that chip. This is a trap.

Abstract: A folding game table having a collapsible construction is disclosed. The folding game table has a plurality of table top portions interconnected with at least one hinge and movable between an extended position and a folded position. At least one rail is configured to be removably mounted to the plurality of table top portions and configured to removably secure at least one game template to the plurality of table top portions.

Abstract: The method of present invention involves dealing the player a starting hand of cards, such as five cards, and the player then plays this hand with a first pay table. If the player's starting hand of cards has a poker hand ranking of any preselected combination of cards, such as a Three-of-a-Kind, the player is given the option of buying a second hand of cards identical to the first hand of cards which is accomplished by making another wager. The player then plays out both the first hand and the second hand by discarding and drawing replacement cards. The final first hand and the final second hand are then compared to the pay table to determine winning and losing combinations based on poker hand ranking. This method of play may also be played in a multiple hand format.

Abstract: A game system including twenty-four cards, each respective card having respective top and bottom portions, each characterized by the following respective first and second suit-rank pairings: Ace of Spades and Nine of Hearts, King of Spades and Ten of Hearts . . . Nine of Spades and Ace of Hearts; Ace of Clubs and Nine of Hearts . . . Nine of Clubs and Ace of Hearts; Ace of Spades and Nine of Diamonds . . . Nine of Spades and Ace of Diamonds; Ace of Clubs and Nine of Diamonds . . . Nine of Clubs and Ace of Diamonds. A game is played by first forming two two-player teams and then equally distributing all of the cards to the players. Distribution of the cards is followed by bidding, naming a trump suit, taking tricks, accumulating points, and declaring the first team to exceed a predetermined number of points the winner.