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Alan R. Smith, Reno, NV US
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20140026382 | Fastener with Unidirectional Latch - A fastener and associated lock washer having an integral anti-rotation mechanism. The head of the fastener includes a plurality of saw teeth—arranged in a radial array. A lock washer is configured to interact with the head of the fastener. The lock washer includes one or more spring tabs positioned to bear against the radial array of saw teeth. As the fastener is rotated in a first direction, the saw teeth depress and pass over the spring tab(s). However, if the user attempts to rotate the fastener in the opposite direction, the spring tab snaps up into the saw teeth and arrests the motion—in the manner of a ratchet and pawl mechanism. The invention preferably includes a second means for selectively defeating the anti-rotation mechanism. | 01-30-2014 |
Ann Marie K Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150057110 | Puck-Sling 1019 - A device to help in the improving of hockey puck handling skills for beginning hockey players and those players who are lacking basic or intermediate skills. | 02-26-2015 |
Benjamin J. Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110174943 | QUICK MOUNTING DEVICE - A quick mounting device for appliances that utilizes at least one locking mechanism and at least one adjustable locking orientation to provide at least 3 locking factors for facilitating quick mechanical connection between an appliance and a wall, ceiling, floor or other support. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177708 | QUICK MOUNTING DEVICE WITH MODULES - A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection. | 07-21-2011 |
20110306234 | Quick Mounting Device with Modules - A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection. | 12-15-2011 |
20120178288 | Quick Mounting Device with Modules - A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools. | 07-12-2012 |
20120220163 | QUICK MOUNTING DEVICE - A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and electrically without the use of tools and furthermore has two mechanical engagement mechanisms. | 08-30-2012 |
Cortney Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140333082 | NOVEL PICKUP BED UTILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A configurable pickup bed utility management system features a segmented panel assembly pivotally mounted to a pickup bed. The panel assembly features a first panel, a second panel pivotally located on the first panel, a third panel pivotally located on the second panel, and a fourth panel pivotally located on the third panel. A plurality of curved linear extrusions with ridges are located on the panels. The panel assembly can be fully extended over the pickup bed forming a bed cover structure, fully extended posterior to the pickup bed forming a work surface structure, fully extended posterior to the pickup bed forming a ramp structure, partially extended posterior to the pickup bed forming a sun shade structure, folded into the pickup bed forming a lockable toolbox, or folded into the pickup bed forming a bed extender. | 11-13-2014 |
Craig F. Smith, Incline Village, NV US
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20120241633 | Ultraviolet Radiation Detector and Dosimeter - An ultraviolet radiation dosimeter apparatus for measuring an individual's ultraviolet radiation exposure from incoming ultraviolet rays, including an ultraviolet radiation dosimeter body; an ultraviolet filter in the ultraviolet radiation dosimeter body; a detector semiconductor substrate in the ultraviolet radiation dosimeter body connected to the ultraviolet filter for detecting the incoming ultraviolet rays and producing a signal, the semiconductor substrate made of ZnSe(Te), and a chip in the ultraviolet radiation dosimeter body for receiving the signal and measuring the individual's ultraviolet radiation exposure from the incoming ultraviolet rays. | 09-27-2012 |
Fred L. Smith, Carson City, NV US
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20140090853 | Subsea Well Containment Systems and Methods - A subsea containment system for capturing fluids leaking from a subsea well includes a clamping assembly and a storage system. The clamp assembly includes an annular clamp body configured to be disposed about the upper end of the well and a fluid outlet extending from the clamp body. The fluid outlet is in fluid communication with an inner cavity of the clamp body. The storage system is coupled to the fluid outlet of the clamping assembly. The storage system includes a first storage tank having an inlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity of the clamp body and a plurality of vertically spaced outlets. | 04-03-2014 |
Fred Lamar Smith, Carson City, NV US
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20120292037 | ADJUSTMENT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SUBSEA FLEX JOINT - An adjustment and restraint system for a subsea flex joint may include a pusher saddle to be installed on a flex joint top plate and a hydraulic cylinder to be disposed in the pusher saddle. The hydraulic cylinder may be used to adjust a tilt angle of the adapter spool. A holder saddle may also be installed on the flex joint top plate. The hydraulic cylinders, the holder saddles, holder members, or a combination thereof may be used to restrain the adapter spool in the upright position. | 11-22-2012 |
James L. Smith, Henderson, NV US
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20140240127 | ALARM SYSTEM - An alarm system that abuts against a barrier to help prevent entry. The alarm system includes a support portion, such as a tripod. The support portion forms a footprint for firmly pressing against the barrier at an angle. The footprint includes uneven lengths for the legs, a small distance between the ends of each leg, a brace that securely joins each leg, and support portion mounts that join to the ends of the legs for entrenching firmly into the ground surface. A mounting portion at the other end of the support portion includes a collar shape that is configured to engage a barrier fastener, such as a door knob. The support portion tilts against the barrier to resist a force from the opposite side of the barrier. An alarm portion with a sensor detects a force from the door and emits an alarm as required. | 08-28-2014 |
Jeffrey Scott Smith, Incline Village, NV US
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20140277638 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREDICTING USER AUDIO FILE PREFERENCES - A computerized method of automatically determining a user's potential liking for an unknown audio file, based upon a reference audio file that the user likes. Each audio file is analyzed into various frequency and amplitude bins, each bin having a time length that is at least a substantial fraction of the audio file's normal playing time. Each bin is further scored according to the complexity or information content of the audio signal in that bin. Corresponding bins from the reference audio file and one or more unknown audio files are then compared on a per-bin basis, and the results aggregated according to an anticipated user affinity score using an anticipated user affinity algorithm. The method can be used by an internet server to accept song input from users (using user computerized devices), and in turn suggest other high user affinity score songs that the user may like. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph H. Smith, Henderson, NV US
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20150176057 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEQUENTIAL AMPLIFICATION REACTIONS - The invention provides methods and apparatus for carrying out multiple amplification reactions in a single reaction chamber by successive cycles of loading reaction mixture, amplifying, and removing spent reaction mixture in a fluidly closed reaction system. In particular, the present invention allows amplification of a plurality of target polynucleotides from a single sample by carrying out under closed-loop control successive amplifications of different target polynucleotides from different portions of the sample. | 06-25-2015 |
Leland D. Smith, Reno, NV US
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20080203761 | Radiant heat barrier protected recreation vehicles and methodology for constructing same - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a recreation or recreational vehicle, either self-powered or towed, whose structure components and the like could substantially define an interior living space (e.g., walls, ceiling, floor, and the like) wherein the structural components could be formed from interior components generally sandwiched between exterior components. A suitable radiant heat barrier could then be applied to one or more portions to the interior components or to an interior surface of the exterior components. In another version of this embodiment wherein the recreation vehicle has one or more flexible sides, the radiant heat barrier could be generally incorporated into the flexible sides as part of a laminate forming the flexible sides. | 08-28-2008 |
Leslie Smith, Reno, NV US
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20080242187 | Stimulating and comforting security item for children - A child's body of fabric article wherein at least one triangular shaped attachment is securely sewn into a seam along at least one edge. In other embodiments the body of fabric article may optionally include a pocket or a developmental closing mechanism. The pocket allows a child to safely insert a finger into the attachment and is further directed to the resulting method of sensory stimulation for a child. The optional closing mechanism further serves as a method for developing fine motor skills in children, ages two and up. | 10-02-2008 |
Louise M. Smith, Henderson, NV US
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20140087011 | RyWhe / The Drink of Life - RyWhe is a natural, raw, organic beverage. RyWhe contains | 03-27-2014 |
20140255525 | Beverages with compositions of vinegar - A composite vinegar infused juice blend includes juice blend, including natural fruit and/or vegetable juices; and vinegar composition, including coconut vinegar; and apple cider vinegar. A beetroot based juice blend includes beet juice, carrot juice, apple juice, and water, with equal parts of coconut vinegar and apple cider vinegar. Orange and carrot, mango and sweet potato based juice blends are disclosed. A sweet composite vinegar infused beverage for alleviation or treatment of flu or cold symptoms includes apple cider vinegar, coconut vinegar, water, organic honey, and peppermint extract. Also disclosed is a method for alleviation or treatment of flu or cold symptoms. | 09-11-2014 |
Philip S. Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130023316 | AUTOMATED MULTIPLAYER GAME TABLE WITH UNIQUE IMAGE FEED OF DEALER - A method and apparatus are used to simultaneously display a virtual dealer and a dynamic visual background image in connection with a multi-player video platform simulating and effecting play of a casino table card game. The dealer imagery is in the foreground and the background is behind the dealer. The background is either a live video feed from the casino, live feed from another location or event or pre-recorded image sequences. The various videos are keyed or masked and layered together using known video production technology. | 01-24-2013 |
Ralph Joseph Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150057110 | Puck-Sling 1019 - A device to help in the improving of hockey puck handling skills for beginning hockey players and those players who are lacking basic or intermediate skills. | 02-26-2015 |
Renee Chivon Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100040674 | CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS FROM DECOMPOSABLE FILMS - A decomposable thin film includes a plurality of multilayer units including a first layer having a first charge and a second layer having a second charge, wherein at least a portion of the multilayers includes a polymeric cyclodextrin associated with a bioactive agent, wherein decomposition of the thin film is characterized by sequential removal of at least a portion of the layers having the first charge and degradation of layers having the second charge and by release of the bioactive agent from a corresponding layers; wherein the decomposable thin film including at least one degradable polyelectrolyte layer that is hydrolyzable. | 02-18-2010 |
Rick Smith, Reno, NV US
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20150045103 | BALL DELIVERY DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A ball delivery device, system, and method housing a plurality of balls for a game session is presented. The ball delivery device includes a mixing chamber, at least one instruction to start the game session, an identifier, at least one arm, a ball holder, a reader and a tube. The mixing chamber receives the balls for the game session. After receiving an instruction to begin the game session, balls are singly drawn from the mixing chamber. The identifier disposed on each ball uniquely identifies each ball. The arm mixes the balls in the mixing chamber. The ball holder disposed on the arm holds a single ball that is randomly selected from the mixing chamber. The reader reads the identifier of the ball selected by the ball holder. The tube receives each selected ball and holds the selected balls after the identifier reads the ball and until completion of the game session. | 02-12-2015 |
Robert M. Smith, Gardnerville, NV US
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20080199039 | Induction motor for loudspeaker - An audio loudspeaker having an induction motor whose yoke components are formed of powdered iron or other material which is highly magnetically permeable and highly electrically resistive. The oscillating magnetic flux caused by the alternating current applied to the primary coil induces eddy currents in the shorted turn secondary coil but not in the yoke components. This reduces heating of the yoke components, reduces flux modulation, and reduces wasted power. | 08-21-2008 |
Ryan D. Smith, Wellington, NV US
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20150327911 | SURGICAL MULTI-TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - Surgical tools are disclosed that include a first handle having a first recess, a second handle having a second recess, a first tip disposed in the first recess and extending distally, and a second tip disposed in the second recess and extending distally. The first tip has a first external surface and a first internal surface. The second tip has a second external surface and a second internal surface. The surgical tool has a first configuration wherein the surgical tool operates as forceps. The surgical tool has a second configuration wherein the surgical tool operates as scissors. The first internal surface can be moved adjacent to the second internal surface to permit rotation of the first tip relative to the first recess and permit rotation of the second tip relative to the second recess. The rotation of the first tip and the second tip transitions the surgical tool between the first configuration and the second configuration. | 11-19-2015 |
Terryll Riley Smith, Reno, NV US
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20100006505 | FILTER WITH IODINATED RESIN AND FILTER LIFE INDICATOR - A filter having a flow path for a filtrate may generally comprise an iodinated resin, wherein the iodinated resin releases iodine into the filtrate, and an ion exchange column downstream from the iodinated resin, the ion exchange column comprising at least one ion exchange resin, wherein the at least one ion exchange resin progressively changes color as iodine is absorbed from the filtrate, and an indicator to indicate when the amount of iodine in the iodinated resin reaches a predetermined lower threshold. Other embodiments include methods of using embodiments of the filter described herein. | 01-14-2010 |
20120199540 | FILTER COMPRISING MULTIPLE HALOGENS AND CHITOSAN - The water treatment systems may generally comprise multiple halogens and chitosan or derivatives thereof as well as methods of making and using the same. A water treatment system to provide potable water may generally comprise an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet, a halogen release system intermediate the inlet and the outlet, and a halogenated chitosan intermediate the halogen release system and the outlet. The system may comprise a scavenger barrier intermediate the halogenated chitosan and the outlet. The halogen release system may comprise a first halogen having a first oxidizing potential. The halogenated chitosan may comprise a second halogen having a second oxidizing potential. The second oxidizing potential is greater than the first oxidizing potential. | 08-09-2012 |
20140217037 | METHODS OF PRODUCING IODINATED RESINS - Methods for producing or regenerating an iodinated resin are presented. The methods include converting iodide residues on a surface of and in pores of an iodide loaded anion exchange resin to iodine and iodine intermediates using a source of active halogen to form an iodinated resin having iodine and iodine intermediate residues on the surface of and in the pores of the iodinated resin. The iodinated resins show reduced and stable levels of iodine elution compared to conventional iodinated anion exchange resins and may utilizes less iodine raw materials during the manufacturing process. The iodinated resin can also act as an end-of life indicator in a water purification system that incorporates the iodinated resin to reduce microbial, including bacterial and viral, contamination in drinking water sources. Methods and systems for purifying water are also presented. | 08-07-2014 |
Thomas Richard Smith, Reno, NV US
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20100269425 | Vertical surface weed barrier structure - Disclosed herein is a vertical surface weed barrier structure that is attachable onto any upright vertical surface and functions as a deterrent for the prevention of vegetation and/or weed growth adjacent thereto. More particularly the invention pertains to a structure formed from three interconnected outwardly projecting tabs. The structure is of simple construction, can be easily installed in numerous variable positions, and includes additional optional features of engineering choice. | 10-28-2010 |
Vincent Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20120021822 | INTERNET BONUSING - An Internet bonusing system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM) having a memory area for receiving information relating to game play on the EGM and a player's activity associated with game play on the EGM and for storing the information. The EGM also includes a processor that is programmed to record play of the player on the EGM, encode at least a portion of the recorded play, and output a result of the encoding in a tangible form to the player. The Internet bonusing system also includes an Internet-enabled computer programmed to communicatively couple to a gaming website and to receive the result of the encoding through an input device communicatively coupled to the computer. | 01-26-2012 |
20120196673 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MULTI-LEVEL PERSONAL PROGRESSIVE AWARDS - A gaming system and method including at least one gaming system progressive award adapted to be provided to any player at one of a plurality of the gaming machines. The gaming system progressive award is associated with a designated quantity of points wherein the first player at one of the gaming devices to accumulate the designated quantity of points is provided the gaming system progressive award. The gaming system and method also includes, for each of a plurality of players, a plurality of personal progressive awards arranged in a personal multi-level progressive configuration. Such personal progressive awards are individual to each specific player and funded by that player's wagers placed at the gaming devices in the gaming system. | 08-02-2012 |
20130337904 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MULTI-LEVEL PERSONAL PROGRESSIVE AWARDS - A gaming system and method including at least one gaming system progressive award adapted to be provided to any player at one of a plurality of the gaming machines. The gaming system progressive award is associated with a designated quantity of points wherein the first player at one of the gaming devices to accumulate the designated quantity of points is provided the gaming system progressive award. The gaming system and method also includes, for each of a plurality of players, a plurality of personal progressive awards arranged in a personal multi-level progressive configuration. Such personal progressive awards are individual to each specific player and funded by that player's wagers placed at the gaming devices in the gaming system. | 12-19-2013 |
Vincent P. Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090117970 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A COLLECTION GAME - A gaming system and method providing a collection game independent from the primary games of a gaming system. In one embodiment, the collection game includes a plurality of elements and a winning element combination. During play of the collection game, randomly or upon an occurrence of a triggering event, the gaming system releases one of the plurality of elements to players. The gaming system repeats the process of releasing elements until one of the players collects all of the elements of the winning element combination. The first player to collect all of the elements of the winning element combination wins an award or prize. | 05-07-2009 |
20090124384 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING THIRD PARTY PROMOTIONS - A gaming system and method disclosed herein enable players to earn promotional awards at gaming machines without sacrificing or surrendering player tracking points. The gaming system and method also provide value to players without the casino absorbing the cost of such value. The gaming system and method disclosed herein creates a new type of currency redeemable for a good or service (or a discount on a good or service) associated with a point-of-sale independent of the casino. In one form, the player tracking currency does not cost the casino or the player anything. | 05-14-2009 |
20100041468 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING AN AWARD FOR DESIGNATED LOSING CONDITIONS - The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides an award to one or more players for a non-occurrence of a designated event. The gaming system monitors a plurality of games played at a plurality of gaming devices. If the designated event occurs, the gaming system resets an event counter associated with tracking the non-occurrence of the designated event. If the designated event does not occur, the gaming system: (i) increments the event counter to account for the non-occurrence of the designated event, and (ii) determines if the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals a predetermined quantity of games played. If the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals the predetermined quantity, the gaming system provides one or more of the players an award for the non-occurrence of the designated event. | 02-18-2010 |
20110070944 | PLAYER REWARD PROGRAM WITH LOYALTY-BASED REALLOCATION - A gaming machine coupled to at least one server via a network includes a display device configured to display a game to a player playing on the gaming machine, and a controller coupled to the display device. The controller detects an award trigger during play of the game, and awards a token upon detection of the award trigger, wherein the token includes an activation date, an expiration date, and a value that is unknown to the player at the time of being awarded. In response to a redemption request by the player, the controller determines a redemption status of the token and, based on the redemption status, awards the token value to the player or notifies the player that the token is expired. | 03-24-2011 |
20120220368 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING AN AWARD FOR DESIGNATED LOSING CONDITIONS - The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides an award to one or more players for a non-occurrence of a designated event. The gaming system monitors a plurality of games played at a plurality of gaming devices. If the designated event occurs, the gaming system resets an event counter associated with tracking the non-occurrence of the designated event. If the designated event does not occur, the gaming system: (i) increments the event counter to account for the non-occurrence of the designated event, and (ii) determines if the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals a predetermined quantity of games played. If the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals the predetermined quantity, the gaming system provides one or more of the players an award for the non-occurrence of the designated event. | 08-30-2012 |
20130102383 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING THIRD PARTY PROMOTIONS - A gaming system and method disclosed herein enable players to earn promotional awards at gaming machines without sacrificing or surrendering player tracking points. The gaming system and method also provide value to players without the casino absorbing the cost of such value. The gaming system and method disclosed herein creates a new type of currency redeemable for a good or service (or a discount on a good or service) associated with a point-of-sale independent of the casino. In one form, the player tracking currency does not cost the casino or the player anything. | 04-25-2013 |
20130143645 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD PROVIDING A MULTI-STAGE DICE BONUS GAME - The present disclosure provides gaming systems, devices, and methods providing a multi-stage bonus game. When a first stage triggering event occurs, the gaming system initiates a first bonus game stage. During the first stage, the gaming system enables the player to roll dice, and determine any first stage awards based on the outcome or outcomes of the rolls. When a second stage triggering event occurs, the gaming system initiates a second bonus game stage. During the second stage, the gaming system enables the player to roll dice, and may provide the player with elements, which the player accumulates during the second stage, based on the outcome or outcomes of the rolls. When a second stage termination event occurs, the gaming system determines any second stage awards based on a total quantity of elements accumulated by the player, provides the player with any determined awards, and terminates the bonus game. | 06-06-2013 |
20140051503 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING AN AWARD FOR DESIGNATED LOSING CONDITIONS - The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides an award to one or more players for a non-occurrence of a designated event. The gaming system monitors a plurality of games played at a plurality of gaming devices. If the designated event occurs, the gaming system resets an event counter associated with tracking the non-occurrence of the designated event. If the designated event does not occur, the gaming system: (i) increments the event counter to account for the non-occurrence of the designated event, and (ii) determines if the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals a predetermined quantity of games played. If the quantity of games played since the last event occurred at least equals the predetermined quantity, the gaming system provides one or more of the players an award for the non-occurrence of the designated event. | 02-20-2014 |
20140087840 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GROUP EVENT ELIGIBILITY SEQUENCE AND A GROUP EVENT - A gaming system including one or more group event eligibility sequences. Each group event eligibility sequence is associated with a set duration. In these embodiments, if one or more players at one or more gaming machines collectively satisfy a group event eligibility threshold within the set duration of an initiated or triggered group event eligibility sequence, the gaming system determines that such players are eligible to participate in a group event. For the group event, the gaming system provides one or more group event awards to such participating players. | 03-27-2014 |
20140155170 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A COLLECTION GAME - A gaming system and method providing a collection game independent from the primary games of a gaming system. In one embodiment, the collection game includes a plurality of elements and a winning element combination. During play of the collection game, randomly or upon an occurrence of a triggering event, the gaming system releases one of the plurality of elements to players. The gaming system repeats the process of releasing elements until one of the players collects all of the elements of the winning element combination. The first player to collect all of the elements of the winning element combination wins an award or prize. | 06-05-2014 |
20140171188 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTRACTIVE BONUSING - A method for a game includes providing a plurality of individual gaming machines for playing a base game, where an outcome of each gaming machine is determined at least in part by chance, and communicatively coupling a progressive bonus apparatus to said plurality of individual gaming machines. The method includes creating value elements and inserting them onto individual gaming machines in a bank of gaming machines. The value elements can be seen visually by players so that the players can monitor the status of the bonus game while playing the base game. Also disclosed is an apparatus capable of carrying out the above method as well as a media carrying an instruction set for carrying out the above method. | 06-19-2014 |
Vincent Paul Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150080119 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF CHANCES OF WINNING A PROGRESSIVE AWARD - The gaming system disclosed herein provides a player one or more chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award. In these embodiments, the gaming system provides the player one or more opportunities to win a progressive award in association with a first game sequence. If the player does not win the progressive award in association with the first game sequence, the gaming system determines whether to provide the player any additional chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award in a second game sequence. | 03-19-2015 |
Warren Smith, Boulder City, NV US
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20110209774 | Bidet device self cleaning nozzle - An improved bidet device is set forth which includes a self cleaning spray tube having a housing with a first open end with respect to a water supply and a second open downstream end. A nozzle disposed within the housing, the nozzle having a plurality of radial holes therethrough and being adapted to receive water from the first open end of the housing. A spring wound about the nozzle, the spring tending to to retain the nozzle within the housing. Whereby water delivered to first open end of the housing flows through the radial holes of the nozzle, such that water is discharged from the holes and urges the nozzle to move from a first nozzle position within the housing to a second nozzle position outside the housing. Water discharged from the radial holes bathes an external surface of the nozzle such that the nozzle is self-cleaning. A method for cleaning a nozzle having a water supply is also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
William Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20120209384 | Vertebral body replacement - The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae. | 08-16-2012 |
20130331943 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT - The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae. | 12-12-2013 |
20150282948 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT - The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae. | 10-08-2015 |
William D. Smith, Las Vegas, NV US
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20120283521 | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A minimally invasive surgical procedure, and related systems, for creating a minimally invasive operating corridor from a generally lateral approach, for example for performing corpectomies in the lumbar and thoracic regions of the spine. | 11-08-2012 |
20140100659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A TRANSILIAC APPROACH FOR L5-S1 DISCECTOMY AND FUSION - A system, device and method for performing a transiliac approach for L5-S1 interbody fusion is disclosed. The surgeon may determine the access location using a neuromonitoring probe and fluoroscopy. Once the location is determined, the surgeon may use a cannulated needle or Jamshidi to create an initial pathway through the ilium. In an embodiment of the present invention, the surgeon may then advance a needle or Jamshidi through the ilium, just medial to the ilium wall. A guide pin may then be advanced through the cannulated needle or Jamshidi until the distal tip of the Jamshidi is reached. The Jamshidi may then be removed. | 04-10-2014 |