A gaming system method uses typically a wireless communication device, and includes the following steps: Call data is provided identifying a gaming system player. This would normally be a typical identifying number plus a PIN number. A call is initiated from the wireless communication device (such as a cell phone) through a telephone call network to a financial center, requesting a cash transfer. ...

The sheet guiding device has a pair of deflectors (2,2') whose axes are oriented relative to the longitudinal running axis of a sheet, such that the output and input generatrices (5b,5'a) of respective deflectors (2,2'), are parallel in same tangent plane common to both the deflectors.;

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de guidage d'un produit en bande (1), comportant au moins un organe (2...

The apparatus has a detecting device to determine the temperature of an emission control catalyst. A clutch controlling device increases the degree of engagement of a clutch (C0, C1, C2) if the temperature of the emission control catalyst detected by the detecting device is less than a reference temperature, when the device is about to decrease the degree of engagement of the clutch. Independent ...

The present invention is a halogen-free ignition resistant polymer composition comprising: A) a thermoplastic polymer, and B) a phosphorus element-containing epoxy resin.

Disclosed is a fire detector comprising at least one sensor detecting a fire parameter, the signals of which are supplied to evaluation electronics (6). The signals of the at least one sensor (3, 4, 5) are made available for at least one further application in addition to the detection of a fire. The at least one sensor is formed by a temperature sensor (3), a gas sensor (4), or a camera (5) or ca...

A mass spectrometer is configured with individual multipole ion guides, configured in an assembly in alignment along a common centerline. A linear (22) of four independent quadrupole ion guides (23, 24, 25, 26) and three smaller quadrupole ion guide segments (39, 40, 41) are positioned along common axis (27) and are configured in a six vaccum pumping stage hybrid API source-multiple quadrupole TOF...

A method for producing a powdered metal compact for a cutting head to be used in a metal cutting tool uses a punch and die assembly. The resulting cutting head has apertures communicating between a coolant channel and recesses.

The invention relates to an envelope and bag feed system for graphic arts machines, comprising: a lower stationary platform (1) which is preferably made from metal and an upper mobile platform (2) which is equipped with numerous perforations (3). The inventive system also comprises at least two angle brackets (4 and 4') which are used to position the envelopes or bags and which are adapted to the ...

A ball game apparatus comprising a support (4), a target (6) mounted on the support and a tether (8) connected to the apparatus by way of a tether anchor (12), the tether comprising a ball (10) at a free end thereof, wherein the tether and tether anchor are movable around the support and movable through the target from one side of the target to the other.

A bowl assembly for a rotating machine includes a bowl mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation. A feed inlet or pipe is connected to the bowl for introducing a feed slurry into the bowl. The bowl also has a liquid-phase outlet. A flow guide member is disposed inside the bowl about the axis for guiding a liquid phase in an at least partially circumferential or annular path about the axis. Th...

Disclosed herein is a novel tube-in-tube endotracheal tube apparatus that allows for replacement or cleaning of an inner (first) tube without having to re-intubate the patient. The novel endotracheal tube apparatus enables the application of continuous suction or intermittent suction. The endotracheal device also serves to decrease the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

A method and apparatus for ablating material. The material is preferably a heterogenous or composite material, such as animal tissue. A table top laser system can be employed in the invention. Alternatively, a larger laser, such as a free electron laser can be employed.

A method and apparatus for ablating material. The material is preferably a heterogenous or composite material, such as animal tissue. A table top laser system can be employed in the invention. Alternatively, a larger laser, such as a free electron laser can be employed.

This invention relates to syntactic foams comprising the reaction product of a liquid diphenylmethane diisocyanate component, with an isocyanate-reactive component, a filler having a density of less than 1 g/cm 3, and at least one organo-metallic catalyst. This invention also relates to the use of these syntactic foams for insulating pipes.

The parasol has a non-central mast (1), radial stretchers (6), support ribs (7), and a slider (8). One of the stretchers is formed as an outrigger (2). Its outer end is height-adjustably fastened to the mast, and connected at the top to the mast tip via a joint stretcher (4). The outrigger stretcher has a hinge between mast and cover edge. The joint stretcher is connected to the outrigger via a pi...

The runner (2), to which the parasol rod support struts (5) are pivotally connected, is pivotally joined to a downwards-oriented grip lever (3). The top part of the grip lever is pivotally joined to a relatively short, downwards-oriented lever (6), the two levers combining to form a knee lever joint. A cam (7) at the bottom end of the short lever can be engaged with holes (8) at various heights in...

The box (1) comprises a bottom (2) and a lid (3) connected by a hinge (4) to the bottom. The lid hinge element (30) engages with the bottom creating a compression force allowing the cover to be applied permanently against the bottom without a fastener.

Control system for an adhesive product (2) delivered onto a surface (3a) by the end of a nozzle (1). Includes a pair of reflex type optical sensors (5a,5b) fixed at the rear of the nozzle. Each cell is situated symmetrically from each other with respect adhesive layer so that its optical emission unit is turned in the direction of the side (2a,2b) corresponding to the part of the adhesive layer fr...

Coin storage and dispensing device (2) comprises a case with a number of receiving housings for different coin denominations together with a hollow device (56) for dispensing the coins when required that has a dispensing outlet (62). The dispensing device can be moved between a storage position when the coins are held in fixed locations and a dispensing position in which coins can be selected and ...

La présente invention a pour objet :- un matériau métallique susceptible d'être usé par abrasion : consistant principalement en un alliage métallique à base de nickel et/ ou cobalt ou en une céramique et présentant, dans son volume, des particules de lubrifiant solide et/ ou des pores fermés et/ou, à sa surface, des évidements;- les pièces, notamment plaques, en ledit matériau,- les carters, do...