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Science Dynamics Corporation

Murray M Kaplan

Robert W Humes

Jeffrey R Segal

A single table top, hand operated bridge card game bidding device which all 4 players use sequentially to silently communicate their bids. These bids are selected from bid cards (20) of ten different bid categories. These bid categories are permanently interlocked by a plastic binder comb (24) to a flat, ten equal sided vinyl base. (22). The binder comb also functions as a hinge on which the bid cards are turned back and forth between a ready to bid outer base position and a having been bid inner base position. The base and the bid cards have conforming, aligned spaced through holes (26) which match up with the two teeth (30) of the binder comb. This conformity and union effectuates a viable device.

Decagon shaped bridge bidder

An interface adapter is disclosed for utilization with a conventional toll operator position system having a keyboard, video display and controller which interface adapter interface with the TOPS position and external data bases and audio response units in a manner to permit the TOPS position to additionally perform such functions as directory assistance, order entry and line message delivery. The interface adapter includes first and second switching means to intercept the keyboard and video data paths of the TOPS position to isolate the controller and includes a control processor in communication with the external data bases and audio response units which is programmed to respond upon command from the keyboard to access the external data bases and audio response units as required and to communicate such data or audio response to the appropriate terminus.

Interface adapter permitting tops position to function as directory

A direct telephone dialing ordering system and method is disclosed wherein a calling customer can order products and/or services from a given vendor without voice interchange. The system operates in a local Access and Transport Area (LATA) switching network which has Feature Group D services utilizing a predetermined dialing plan. The system is positioned within the LATA and is assigned a Feature Group D interexchange carrier number. In accordance with the dialing plan of the Feature Group D service, certain digits of the originating call are utilized to direct the call to the system within the LATA to a point of termination wherein the system appears as an interexchange carrier. The system is then free to utilize the remaining digits of the originating call for determination of variables such as vendor, product, grade and the like designations. The feature Group D Automatic Number Identification (ANI) for the calling customer is likewise passed on to the system for customer identification, credit verification and the like. The data is processed and batched and forwarded to a system ordering service vendor in visual printout or via data communication lines.

Direct telephone dial ordering service

A direct telephone dialing ordering system is disclosed wherein a calling customer can order products and/or services from a given vendor without voice interchange. The system operates in a Local Access and Transport Area (LATA) switching network which has Feature Group D services utilizing the 15 digit domestic dialing plan. The system is positioned within the LATA and is assigned a Feature Group D interexchange carrier number. An originating call utilizing the 15 digit domestic dialing plan of the Feature Group D service is directed to the system within the LATA to a point of termination as an interexchange carrier. The system is then free to utilize the remaining 10 digits of the originating call for determination of variables such as vendor, product, grade and the like designations. The Feature Group D Automatic Number Identification (ANI) for the calling customer is likewise passed on to the system for customer identification, credit verification and the like. The data is processed and batched and forwarded to a system ordering service vendor in visual printout or via data communication lines.

A brewer, for making predetermined quantities of instant (water-soluble) coffee, having a heating chamber where the water is heated, a brewing chamber within the heating chamber and connected to an outlet, and means for transferring a predetermined quantity of heated water from the heating chamber to the brewing chamber in such a manner that the heated water enters the brewing chamber with a swirling action that dissolves and mixes the coffee in the heated water.

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Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Murray M Kaplan