Abstract: A server device determines a first item number by specifying a first object correlated with an item number of items defined in a game and determines a change value by specifying a second object correlated with the change value for changing the first item number. The server device changes the first item number to a second item number on the basis of the determined first item number and the determined change value and gives a reward on the basis of the second item number.

Abstract: A server device determines a first item number by specifying a first object correlated with an item number of items defined in a game and determines a change value by specifying a second object correlated with the change value for changing the first item number. The server device changes the first item number to a second item number on the basis of the determined first item number and the determined change value and gives a reward on the basis of the second item number.

Abstract: A folder and method of making a panel with a plurality of foldable tab extensions. The extensions include first and second regions extending away from the panel, and having scored fold lines therebetween. The uppermost tab region has a releasable adhesive as does a portion of the panel. The panel has a releasable coating or surface such when the tab extensions are folded, either at the first or second region along the fold lines, adhesive on the second region will mate with surface on the panel. To reduce memory effect at the fold, the score lines can be triple scored by parallel two or three parallel score lines. The central score line can be shallower than the parallel scores on either side thereof.

Abstract: A portable device has an electric motor connected to a housing with a female electrical socket, an electrical power cable with a male plug and an electrical safety device. The safety device has a first element borne by the male plug and a second element located within the housing. The second element has a locking element to lock an activation element for activating the motor in a deactivated position. The first element of the male plug is configured to engage with the locking element to free the activation element to activate the motor.

Abstract: A pill bottle or like for medicinal products such as prescription drugs includes an audio device for emitting audible messages to the user of the product, thereby enabling easy identification of the product by the visually impaired. The audio device is incorporated into an internal chamber of a lid of the bottle. The audio device stores data thereon that is received from the computer terminal of a prescription dispensing station, and is configured to wirelessly transmit this data to a separate mobile electronic device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer, which uses the data to cross-check the user's medicinal products for potential interactions and allergen risks, and to create audible reminders for following a prescribed dosage schedule.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for predicting one or more characteristics of a animal by applying computational methods to image(s) of the animal to generate one or more metrics indicative of the characteristics. Embodiments determine predictors of characteristics by creating a sample library of animals of a particular type, determining facial descriptor measurements for each animal, determining relationships between facial descriptor measurements and additional library data, and selecting predictors from these relationships. Other embodiments predict characteristics of animals not in the library and, optionally, categorize animals for particular discipline, training, management, care, etc. based on the characteristics. Other embodiments predict characteristics and determine strategies for group(s) of animals using predicted characteristics of individual animals.

Abstract: A beverage counting device comprising a wrist band and one or more counters secured to the wrist band where the counters permit an individual the ability to record and display the number of beverages they have consumed. A method for using a beverage counting device comprising the steps of: providing a beverage counting device comprising a beverage counting device comprising a wrist band and one or more counters secured to the wrist band where the counters permit an individual the ability to record and display the number of beverages they have consumed; a) obtaining a beverage to drink; b) actuating a button on the counter to record the beverage; c) consuming the beverage; and d) repeating steps a) through c) until no further beverages are consumed.

Abstract: A versatile label of the present invention comprises at least one label body. Each label body comprises at least one identifier set, with each identifier set comprising a plurality of identifier markers. The plurality of identifier markers is positioned on the face side of the label body. The label body further comprises at least one selection indicator.

Abstract: A system for managing the fluid intake of a person is disclosed. The system consists of multiple containers of various volumes, a common lid configured to incorporate a flow control valve, multiple flow control valves having varying flow rates, a date indicator ring incorporated circumferentially on said containers, a content indicator disposed on said lid, a chiller insert, and an optional slip on handle. The user selects a container based on the fluid needs of a person and a flow control valve based on the drinking ability of the person. The user fills the container with a drinkable fluid, and indicates the nature of the contents with the content indicator and the date of filling with the date indicator ring. The chiller insert allows the user to cool the contents without the possibility of dilution as with standard ice cubes.

Abstract: An after-market dishwasher stats indicator has a housing and an indicator member slidable therein. The housing has left and right end openings and a rear aspect or wall to be held at the dishwasher door front and a top wall extending obliquely therefrom with a viewing window such that indicia on the indicator member is viewable through the viewing window by a user standing astride the dishwasher. The member has first and second different indicia thereon, one indicative of a clean status of the dishwasher and the other indicative of a dirty or ready to be loaded status of the dishwasher. The different indicia are separately viewable through the viewing window depending on the position of the member, such that when the rear aspect is held to the dishwasher door front, the selected indicia is viewable to a user standing astride the dishwasher door front.

Abstract: An after-market dishwasher stats indicator has a housing and an indicator member slidable therein. The housing has left and right end openings and a rear aspect or wall to be held at the dishwasher door front and a top wall extending obliquely therefrom with a viewing window such that indicia on the indicator member is viewable through the viewing window by a user standing astride the dishwasher. The member has first and second different indicia thereon, one indicative of a clean status of the dishwasher and the other indicative of a dirty or ready to be loaded status of the dishwasher. The different indicia are separately viewable through the viewing window depending on the position of the member, such that when the rear aspect is held to the dishwasher door front, the selected indicia is viewable to a user standing astride the dishwasher door front.

Abstract: The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn, its relative cleanliness status, the last day a garment was worn, and helps the consumer coordinate their outfits. The invention provides the necessary information to fully utilize and manage a consumer's wardrobe and closet. Using the invention dramatically increases total closet awareness resulting in faster and easier wardrobe decisions. In addition, by removing the guesswork from the “wash or wear” equation, the consumer knows when the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings. Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergents/softeners, and dry cleaning services and harmful dry cleaning chemicals; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a reminder label, specifically to a thermoplastic adjustable reminder label that is configured to indicate removal of content from a bottle to which the thermoplastic reminder label is coupled.

Abstract: An indicator device comprises a first slide member (22) mounted on a planar base (1). The first slide member (22) is displaceable between a first position in which it reveals a first status indicating area (26) indicative of a first condition or state and a second position in which it reveals a second status indicating area (28) indicative of a second condition or state. A second slide member (30) is mounted on the base (10) and is displaceable into and across the path of the first indicator member (22) when the first indicator member is in the first position, to inhibit displacement of the first indicator member. The second indicator member (30) is displaceable between a first position in which it does not inhibit the displacement of the first indicator member (22) and a second position in which it inhibits the displacement of the first indicator member to its second position. The device may also be provided with one or more RFID tags (80, 82, 84) to permit remote monitoring of the status of the device.

Abstract: A tabbing apparatus is provided that includes a pocket and a tab element disposed within the pocket in a retracted position. The tab element includes an indexing segment configured for protruding from the pocket in an extended position as a tab and for being received within the pocket in the retracted position, an anchor portion attached to the pocket, and an intermediate portion connecting the anchor portion and indexing segment and configured for folding to allow the indexing segment to move between the retracted position and the extended position. The indexing segment is configured for displaying writing thereon for indexing a file.

Abstract: A manually settable, tamper resistant indicator device suitable for use in medical and other professions, and a method for operating the device, are disclosed. An indicia member is manually moved relative to a pointer member, in setting the indicator device to display selected indicia at a pointing area. The displayed information is locked by fixing the indicia member relative to the pointer member, using a tamper resistant locking member. A fastening device, which may be tamper resistant, is used for attaching the indicator device to an article, which may be a medical device attached to a medical patient. The indicator device may be sterilized. In a medical setting, the displayed information may include a day, a date, a usage count or a personnel identifier. In one example, the indicia member has a plurality of sliding strips, each sliding strip being mounted to the pointer member and independently movable.

Abstract: A durable medical task status indicator comprises a panel having a front face and a rear face, at least an indicium disposed on one or more lines on the panel, at least one two-status indicator disposed to the left or right of the at least one indicium which corresponds to the indicator, the indicator comprises a first elongated slot formed in the front face of the panel, a second elongated slot formed in the rear face of the panel, two status labels, an elongated tab having a centrally disposed finger hold, an elongated backing plate is configured to slide within the second elongated slot, wherein the elongated backing plate is fixedly attached to the elongated tab such that the movement of the elongated backing plate is coordinated with the movement of the elongated tab and the elongated tab substantially covers the first elongated slot to avoid dirt collection and facilitate cleaning.

Abstract: A flip book greeting card having an outside cover containing text and artwork and an inside panel containing a flip book. The flip book is made up of one piece of material that is folded accordion-style to create several smaller folds, each fold containing a series of still frame pictures or drawings, each successive fold containing the same picture or drawing with incremental movements. The flip book is connected to the greeting card in such away that when a user pulls the free edge of the flip book, the flip book is set in motion, creating the illusion of a picture in motion. The user may then push the free edge back to its original location, while the flip book is set in reverse motion, creating the illusion of rewinding the movement of the picture. The picture or drawing used in the flip book may be coordinated with the occasion, theme and/or décor of the greeting card.

Abstract: A battery holder with expiration indicator includes a main body for holding a battery therein, a month mark member, a year mark member, and a pair of clips. The month mark member extends from the main body and includes twelve month marks formed thereon. The year mark member extends from the main body and includes a number of year marks formed thereon. The pair of clips are slidably attached to the year mark member and the month mark member and respectively located at one of the year marks and one of the month marks to set a date.

Abstract: The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn. By removing the guesswork from the “wash-or-wear equation,” the consumer knows the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings. Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergent/softeners, and dry cleaning services; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances.

Abstract: A mark retaining structure of a micro-differential pressure gauge includes a mark member attached to the edge of the micro-differential pressure gauge for indicating the critical value. The mark member includes an engaging portion, an extension board and a hook to engage with a recess and a circular flange of the micro-differential pressure gauge. The present invention provides a positioning function.

Abstract: A manually settable, tamper resistant indicator device suitable for use in medical and other professions, and a method for operating the device, are disclosed. An indicia member is manually moved relative to a pointer member, in setting the indicator device to display selected indicia at a pointing area. The displayed information is locked by fixing the indicia member relative to the pointer member, using a tamper resistant locking member. A fastening device, which may be tamper resistant, is used for attaching the indicator device to an article, which may be a medical device attached to a medical patient. The indicator device may be sterilized. In a medical setting, the displayed information may include a day, a date, a usage count or a personnel identifier. In one example, the indicia member has a plurality of sliding strips, each sliding strip being mounted to the pointer member and independently movable.

Abstract: A device and method for identifying the tubes in a tubesheet, including locating a support element along a portion of the tubesheet with at least one means for identifying the location or condition of the adjacent tubes.

Abstract: A jig for selecting a valve part number or a joint part number represented by a combination of selected symbols representing respective selected conditions required for selecting a valve or a joint comprising: a substantially rectangular base plate defining an inner space, and a plurality of linear sliding gauge laterally arranged in the inner space to slide in a longitudinal direction of the base plate, the sliding gauge comprising a condition description area including a plurality of conditions thereon from which the selected condition is determined, and a symbol description area including a plurality of symbols thereon, both the conditions and the symbols arranged in a sliding direction of the sliding gauge, a plurality of condition selecting windows laterally arranged on a top of the base plate, each condition selecting window configured to expose one of the selected conditions, a plurality of symbol selecting windows laterally arranged on the top of the base plate longitudinally apart from the condition

Abstract: A temporary fastener includes a grip length indicator. By machining a flattened area into a body of the temporary fastener, by engraving an scale into the flattened area, and by attaching an indicator dot visible in the groove to a moving part of an internal assembly of the temporary fastener, the grip length of the installed temporary fastener may be read directly on the scale while the temporary fastener applies a clamp-up force to a structure. By using the temporary fastener of the present invention, it is possible to determine a fastener hole length while a temporary fastener is installed. Using the method for determining a fastener grip length of the present invention enables the effective determination of the correct fastener grip length for each particular fastener hole of a large structure, such as an aircraft airframe.

Abstract: A reminder and tracking device for medication capable of tracking medication usage which comprises a set of numbers and letters on a plane with indicators which is attached directly to the medication along the bottle's neck reducing the chance of the person being improperly medicated.

Abstract: Provided is a bracelet comprising a band which is removably attachable to a wrist of a person. The band may have a plurality of first time indices printed about a circumference of the band. The bracelet may further comprise a first time indicator slidable along the band circumference and fixedly positionable to a selected first time indicia to indicate a time of an event.

Abstract: A fluid container includes a vessel for holding a fluid, a marker element, and a scale element. The scale element has a scale for indicating a total quantity of the fluid. The marker element and the scale element are adjustable relative to each other to enable an adding up of amounts of fluid and thereby indicate the total quantity of the fluid. The marker element and the scale element are held together by magnetic force and may be detached from each other.

Abstract: A calculation aid is disclosed forming an integral part of a medication bottle. The calculation aid provides a reference chart for pediatric elixirs to assist in the accurate calculation of the weight-specific dosage for a child. The bottle includes parallel columns of patient's weights and rows of calculated quantity of elixir corresponding to the calculated dose. A movable indicator with an aperture allows selected viewing of the indicia.

Abstract: A dosing container (1) made of transparent material which is useful for the multiple removal of a free-flowing application product for a subject animal or human health, having a filling section (6) which is of a constant cross section over its filling height (3), and having adjustably secured to the container a dosing slide (10, 23) having a scale (11, 22), which slide can be adjusted over the filling height (3) of the container (5), and which can be set at the beginning of a treatment to a filling height (15) indicated by a scale value (14) corresponding to the body weight of the subject to be treated and which setting reaches filling height 16 corresponding to the scale value zero (12) at the end of a treatment.

Abstract: A placard apparatus is disclosed which can be displayed in the window of a room to visually inform responding emergency personnel as to the occupancy status and the circumstances existent with the room.

Abstract: An apparatus (930) is shown for displaying a representation of the outline (44) of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene (38). The apparatus (930) comprises a pictorial scene (38) disposed upon a substantially planar background element (32). First and second spaced straps (58) serve as the vehicle's wheels (40) and (42) and are engaged by T-shaped slots (64) and (66) in outline (44) so that the vehicle may be selectively slidably moved along straps (58) thereby assuming a plurality of poses with respect to the pictorial scene (38) and the wheels (40) and (42). A third strap (999) is cut in the form of a person or advertised product into the background element (32) between the first and second straps. The vehicle is positioned between third strap (999) and the remaining portion of background element (32) so that third strap (999) holds the middle of the vehicle against the background element (32).

Abstract: A combination bookmark and trivia game having sliding arrow indicators which point to numerical indicia on the front panel of the bookmark, which can indicate the appropriate chapter and verse for a book of the Bible to show the location on the page where the reader stopped reading. Additionally, the bookmark includes a transparent pocket for receiving a trivia game card having a visible printed Bible verse, and a concealed book, chapter, and verse. Players use the sliding arrow indicators to show their choice as to the correct location of the printed verse in the Bible. The transparent pocket can alternatively be used for a prayer list or a prayer pal photo.

Abstract: A hexagonal slide ruler for performing complex calculations such as the day of the week of a particular date, has six body members adapted to move relative to each other. The first body member has a first side with first indicia thereon and a second side with second indicia thereon. The second body member has a third side with third indicia for aligning the second indicia and a fourth side with fourth indicia thereon. The third body member has a fifth side with fifth indicia for aligning with the fourth indicia and a sixth side with sixth indicia thereon. The fourth body member has a seventh side with seventh indicia for aligning with the sixth indicia and an eighth side with eight indicia thereon. The fifth body member has a ninth side with ninth indicia for aligning with the eight indicia and a tenth side with tenth indicia thereon.

Abstract: A housing of a vehicular shift lever according to the present invention has a) a plate having characters for denoting position of the vehicular shift lever, the plate having a first side that is substantially in parallel with a direction of movement of the vehicular shift lever; b) a receiving portion for receiving therein the plate, the receiving portion being configured such that, when the plate is received in the receiving portion, the plate is mounted on an inner surface of the housing; and c) a first supporting portion for supporting thereon the first side of the plate, the first supporting portion being formed of a plurality of first projections arranged on a first side of the receiving portion, the first side of the receiving portion being substantially in parallel with the direction of movement of the vehicular shift lever.

Abstract: A changeable image display device that has a front panel and a back panel forming an envelope open at one end. The front panel has first and second spaced windows and the back panel has a first image thereon in alignment with the first window of the front panel. A stationary transparency is fixed between the front and back panels and has second and third visual images thereon. A slidable V-shaped insert in the device moves between recessed and retracted positions and has first and second legs straddling the stationary transparency. A third window in the first leg of the V-shaped insert exposes the second visual image in the recessed position and exposes the third visual image in the retracted position. The second leg of the V-shaped insert covers the first visual image in the recessed position and exposes the first visual image in combination with the second visual image in the retracted position.

Abstract: A document holder includes upper and lower plastic sheets superimposed on each other to define a document holding space therebetween. A saddle member of a flexible and heat sealable material is heat sealed on two corresponding edges of the upper and lower sheets to form a stiffened ridge, and first and second straddle portions that extend along an entire length of the stiffened ridge. A rider has a riding portion slidably disposed on the straddle portions and a tab index holding portion exposed outwardly of the stiffened ridge into which a tab index can be inserted to classify the documents held in the document holding space.

Abstract: In an apparatus for tallying the length of time for which a pair of disposable contact lenses have been worn, a contact lens case is retained by a resilient member against a support member. A counter defining indicia corresponding to intervals of time is coupled for rotation to the support member. The indicia can be selectively aligned with a reference mark defined by the support member, thereby displaying the amount of time for which a particular pair of contact lenses have been worn.

Abstract: A medicinal recording device is provided which is placed directly upon a patient's medication container. The device consists of at least one strip having a plurality of indicia on raised or recessed detents. The indicia correspond to days and dosages. The patient slides a tab attached to the strip along the strip to the marked button corresponding to the day the medication is taken and/or the number of the dose taken. The tab engages the strip adjacent the selected indicia to releasably lock the tab in position and to prevent unintended sliding of the tab.

Abstract: A view-changing display is made from one generally rectangular sheet of resilient planar material having a first side and a second side. At least one viewing window, graspable tab and slot through which the tab may slide are formed in the sheet, preferably by die cutting. The sheet is divided into a front panel, at least one sliding panel ending with a graspable tab, a biasing element preferably comprised of a resilient panel disposed between the front panel and each sliding panel, and an optional back panel preferably extending from the front panel opposite the biasing element. The second side of the sliding panel is folded to face the second side of the biasing element. The second side of the front panel is then folded to face the first side of the sliding panel and to mate the tab and slot. The second side of the optional back panel may be folded to face the first side of the biasing element. The display view is changed by pulling the tab which bows the biasing element and displaces the sliding panel.

Abstract: A dart score board has tokens moveable along tracks, each track corresponding to a region of a dart board. The score board also has point-score-keeping elements, such as sets of thumbwheels. Players record the progress (status) of a dart game by moving the tokens along the tracks and by advancing the point-score-keeping elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combined portable scoring system and storage/carrier unit. There is disclosed a portable storage/carrier unit which is intended to be used for storing and carrying sporting equipment of any type when used or not used for scoring a game. Upon arrival at a game site, the equipment and first-aid supplies are removed as needed from the storage/carrier unit, closed and placed in an upright position. The storage/carrier unit includes a plurality of pockets formed in the outer planar surface of at least one side of the unit by a plurality of continuous tracks and accommodates scoring number packets, home team and guest team names as well as a sponsor's name. A centrally located rotary pointer dial is provided to indicate the inning or quarter of play. An out indicator is provided as well.

Abstract: A pop-up device for a card, book, novelty, or the like has a sandwich-like structure including a base or back (300), a front or cover (200), and a tongue (130) disposed between. All three sections may be of equal length. The three sections are folded onto one another and glued to make the sandwich. The tongue has a protruding tab end (135) for a user to pull; the end distal the tab end is fastened to a portion of the cover. A pull-slot (325) cut out between the cover and back guides the tongue for pulling to eliminate shims. The cover is slit by two parallel cuts (210) and three crosswise creases. The cuts are parallel to the tongue. The creased portion of the cover pops up when the tongue is pulled by a user. The fold lines are perpendicular to the direction of the tongue movement.

Abstract: A graduated drinking mug having a handle with a movable clip for keeping track of the number and total volume of refills. The clip has a window through which numerals of a first scale are visible. The numerals of the first scale range from 0 through 10 and represent the number of refills of the mug. The clip is provided with pointers which point to scales showing the total volume of liquid corresponding to the number of refills for 8 ounce refills and 10 ounce refills.

Abstract: A hand-operated device in the form of a slide rule or disk computer for giving play-by-play instructions about the most appropriate next move in a team game, based upon the current status or position of the players and other game conditions. The device comprises a stationary frame with at least two sets of windows through which markings on a slidable or rotatable member can be displayed. A first set of windows is used to dial the position or the roles of the players or of a team on the field such as the loading of the bases in a baseball game. A second set of windows displays one or more instructions about the recommended next move. A plurality of movable members may be used in connection with the same frame, each member corresponding to a player's or team's role or position.

Abstract: A darts scoreboard having a plurality of tracks on a panel. Each track supports a horizontally reciprocal slide bar. The slide bar reciprocates back and forth across an opening to reveal one or more of three indicators. A column of indicia is provided on the panel adjacent to the openings so that each opening corresponds to one of the indicia. A keyboard and display may be mounted on the scoreboard to provide numerical computation capability.

Abstract: An apparatus 30 and method for displaying a representation of the outline 44 of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene 38. The apparatus 30 comprises a pictorial scene 38 disposed upon a substantially planar background element 32. Two spaced straps 58 serve as the vehicle's wheels 40 and 42 and are engaged by T-shaped slots 64 and 66 in outline 44 so that outline 44 may be selectively slidably moved along straps 58 thereby assuming a plurality of poses with respect to the pictorial scene 38 and the wheels 40 and 42.

Abstract: A new and improved information storage and display apparatus includes an outer information-bearing member and an inner information-bearing member. The outer information-bearing member and the inner information-bearing member display information relating to exercise routines. The outer information-bearing member includes an array of windows and window-associated informational data. The inner information-beating member includes an array of information fields which contain information data. The information data in the respective information fields are arranged in respective linear stacks. The array of information fields and the linear stacks of information data are arranged such that the information data in the respective information fields are registrable with the array of windows in the outer information-bearing member.

Abstract: A system for attaching a scoring display unit to a fastening band of a glove. The fastening band includes a top strap, and a back surface patch for the top strap. Confronting surfaces of the top strap and the back surface patch comprise cooperating interengaging means, such as hooks and loops of VELCRO fabric. The scoring device of the invention is affixed to a strip of plastic and then cemented to a strip of hook VELCRO. The assembly is then placed over the top of a glove top strap and fastened to the loop VELCRO on the underside of the glove top strap. In a preferred embodiment, the scoring device consists of a flexible plastic strip and plastic beads connected thereto and together by a linkage of nylon thread. A second embodiment includes a rotary, numbered disc scoring device. The scoring device may also be affixed directly to the glove tab.

Abstract: A visual message indicating barricade is presented having a support means adapted to hold the barricade in a relatively upright position, at least one body affixed to said support by a securing means, at least one selectively movable member connected to the body, and at least one visually discernible message presented corresponding to each of the members, wherein the members can be selectively positioned in either a concealing or a revealing position with respect to the visual message corresponding thereto.