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10503005 | 2,004 | Reaction column in a special combination with a natural circulation evaporator | An arrangement for carrying out chemical reactions comprises at least one distillation column and/or at least one container and at least one circulation evaporator, which are connected to one another via connecting elements, liquid being taken off completely or partly from a tray or from a stacked packing bed or from a... | Title:
Reaction column in a special combination with a natural circulation evaporator
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An arrangement for carrying out chemical reactions comprises at least one distillation column and/or at least one container and at least one circulation evaporator, which are connected to one another via connecting elements... | |
10992198 | 2,004 | Combustion engine including fluidically-driven engine valve actuator | Engines and methods of controlling an engine may involve one or more fluidically driven actuators associated with engine intake and/or exhaust valves. In some examples, the actuators may be placed in flow communication with high pressure fluid from one source and/or low pressure fluid from another. Timing of valve clos... | BACKGROUND An internal combustion engine may include one or more turbochargers for compressing a fluid, which is supplied to one or more combustion chambers within corresponding combustion cylinders. Each turbocharger typically includes a turbine driven by exhaust gases of the engine and a compressor driven by the turb... | Title:
Combustion engine including fluidically-driven engine valve actuator
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Engines and methods of controlling an engine may involve one or more fluidically driven actuators associated with engine intake and/or exhaust valves. In some examples, the actuators may be placed in flow communication with high pres... |
10495885 | 2,004 | Pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives | Compounds of formula (1) are described in which Ra and Rb is each independently a hydrogen atom or a group Rc, or Ra and Rb together form an oxo (═O) or thio (═S) group; X is a N atom or an optionally substituted CH group: Y is a —O— or —S— atom or —SO— or —SO2— group or an optionally substituted —CH2— or —NH— group wi... | Title:
Pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives
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Compounds of formula (1) are described in which Ra and Rb is each independently a hydrogen atom or a group Rc, or Ra and Rb together form an oxo (═O) or thio (═S) group; X is a N atom or an optionally substituted CH group: Y is a —O— or —S— atom or —SO— or —SO2— gro... | |
11002610 | 2,004 | Dynamic command capacity allocation across multiple sessions and transports | A method for dynamically allocating a plurality of command processing resources is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (A) allocating the command processing resources from a first protocol layer to a first pool of a second protocol layer below the first protocol layer, (B) allocating at least some of ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The small computer system interface (SCSI) storage protocol is being layered on a number of network-based transport protocols. The network-based transport protocols include Fibre Channel, Internet SCSI (iSCSI), and Infiniband. A monolithic driver, with the SCSI layer and the transport layer ... | Title:
Dynamic command capacity allocation across multiple sessions and transports
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A method for dynamically allocating a plurality of command processing resources is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (A) allocating the command processing resources from a first protocol layer to a first po... |
10951049 | 2,004 | Coaxial type impedance matching device and impedance detecting method for plasma generation | A plasma generating method generates plasma in a treating chamber by controlling a high-frequency generating unit to generate a high-frequency signal and by feeding the high-frequency signal to the treating chamber through an impedance matching device. The plasma generating method includes controlling the impedance mat... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a plasma generating method for generating a plasma by inputting a high-frequency signal to a treating chamber through an impedance matching device, and also relates to a plasma apparatus and a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus fo... | Title:
Coaxial type impedance matching device and impedance detecting method for plasma generation
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A plasma generating method generates plasma in a treating chamber by controlling a high-frequency generating unit to generate a high-frequency signal and by feeding the high-frequency signal to the treating cha... |
10986633 | 2,004 | Mechanics chair with side tray | A creeper chair having a frame, a seat and at least one side platform flanking said seat. The platform includes a product-retaining holder in any combination of number, sizes and shapes to secure various products and supplies or tools to said platform. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mechanics, car repair technicians and other personnel have used a number of creeper devices and rolling seats. Primarily such devices are used below a partially raised vehicle (e.g. a vehicle raised on jacks or driven onto raised wheel supports at the front). U.S. Pat. No. 4,895,380 disclose... | Title:
Mechanics chair with side tray
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A creeper chair having a frame, a seat and at least one side platform flanking said seat. The platform includes a product-retaining holder in any combination of number, sizes and shapes to secure various products and supplies or tools to said platform.
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10957318 | 2,004 | Input buffer and method of operating the same | An improved input buffer providing configurable single-ended and differential signaling capability, comprising an input signal comparator, a first pad connected to one input of the comparator. An internal reference voltage source may be connected to one terminal of a first selection switch. The second terminal of the f... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Integrated circuits require input/output buffers for driving signals to/from other parts of the integrated circuit. There are two basic modes of signaling namely, differential mode and single-ended mode. Single-ended signaling requires a reference voltage; variation around this reference vol... | Title:
Input buffer and method of operating the same
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An improved input buffer providing configurable single-ended and differential signaling capability, comprising an input signal comparator, a first pad connected to one input of the comparator. An internal reference voltage source may be connected to one te... |
11020294 | 2,004 | Apparatus for preventing backflow of gas of scroll compressor | An apparatus for preventing backflow of a gas of a scroll compressor includes: a hermetic container provided with a discharge pipe through which a gas is discharged; a fixed scroll fixedly coupled in the hermetic container; an orbiting scroll orbiting in meshing engagement with the fixed scroll to compress gas together... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a scroll compressor, and particularly, to an apparatus for preventing backflow of a gas of a scroll compressor capable of preventing a gas, which has been discharged toward a condenser through a discharge pipe after compressed at a c... | Title:
Apparatus for preventing backflow of gas of scroll compressor
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An apparatus for preventing backflow of a gas of a scroll compressor includes: a hermetic container provided with a discharge pipe through which a gas is discharged; a fixed scroll fixedly coupled in the hermetic container; an orbiting scro... |
11007423 | 2,004 | Process for preparing organosilicon compounds | The present invention relates to a process for adding Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatically unsaturated compounds containing carbon-carbon multiple bonds and ether oxygen atoms in the presence of carbinol groups, wherein the reaction mixture comprises, as a further component, at least one cyclic ether. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a process for preparing organosilicon compounds by hydrosilylation in the presence of a cyclic ether. 2. Background Art The addition reaction of unsaturated organic compounds to SiH containing silanes or siloxanes in the presence of ... | Title:
Process for preparing organosilicon compounds
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The present invention relates to a process for adding Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatically unsaturated compounds containing carbon-carbon multiple bonds and ether oxygen atoms in the presence of carbinol groups, wherein the reaction mixture comprises, as a ... |
10949386 | 2,004 | Semiconductor package, semiconductor device, electronic device, and method for producing semiconductor package | An insulating layer (3) having an opening portion (3a) at a position conformable to an electrode pad (2) is formed. Next, a resin projection portion (4) is formed on the insulating layer (3). Thereafter, a resist film is formed which has opening portions made in regions conformable to the opening portion (3a), the resi... | BACKGROUND ART In recent years, a development of small-sized semiconductor devices has been promoted. With this development, attention is paid to the miniaturization of the packages of these semiconductor devices. For instance, a variety of semiconductor packages have been proposed in the August issue (1998) and Februa... | Title:
Semiconductor package, semiconductor device, electronic device, and method for producing semiconductor package
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An insulating layer (3) having an opening portion (3a) at a position conformable to an electrode pad (2) is formed. Next, a resin projection portion (4) is formed on the insulating layer (3).... |
10877226 | 2,004 | Method for operating a motor vehicle | In a method for operating a vehicle having a drive, a value of an internal torque to be supplied by the drive is determined from a positive propulsion torque requested by a user or a control and/or regulating system and the drive is triggered accordingly. Furthermore, the drive may supply a negative propulsion torque. ... | BACKGROUND INFORMATION In prior methods from the market for commercial vehicles, e.g., trucks driven by an internal combustion engine, the user of the vehicle may express a certain desire for power by operating an accelerator pedal. At a certain rotational speed, this power request corresponds to a certain propulsion t... | Title:
Method for operating a motor vehicle
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In a method for operating a vehicle having a drive, a value of an internal torque to be supplied by the drive is determined from a positive propulsion torque requested by a user or a control and/or regulating system and the drive is triggered accordingly. Furthermo... |
10814563 | 2,004 | Generic user interface testing framework with load-time libraries | A system and method for providing a generic user interface testing framework, together with a mechanism such that libraries which are applicable to the desired application(s) can be qualified, and the test framework will load those libraries at execution time. With the ability to dynamically load only the desired libra... | BACKGROUND Modern computing systems often utilize large-scale and/or complex software systems. Typical examples of these software systems include operating systems, application servers, and other complex software applications. A key factor in developing and successfully marketing a complex software application is maint... | Title:
Generic user interface testing framework with load-time libraries
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A system and method for providing a generic user interface testing framework, together with a mechanism such that libraries which are applicable to the desired application(s) can be qualified, and the test framework will load those libr... |
11004142 | 2,004 | Inhibitor of TNF-alpha and IL-1beta production | A method of inhibiting TNF-α or IL-1β expression with a compound of the following formula: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4, independently, is H, alkyl, aryl, or alkylcarbonyl, or R1 and R2 together, or R3 and R4 together are —(CH2)n—, n being 1, 2, or 3. Also disclosed is a method of treating a TNF-α or IL-1β relate... | BACKGROUND Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), a mononuclear cytokine, is predominantly produced by monocytes and macrophages. It possesses various biological activities: (1) killing cancer cells or inhibiting growth of cancer cells, (2) enhancing phagocytosis of neutrophilic granulocyte, (3) killing infectious pathog... | Title:
Inhibitor of TNF-alpha and IL-1beta production
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A method of inhibiting TNF-α or IL-1β expression with a compound of the following formula: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4, independently, is H, alkyl, aryl, or alkylcarbonyl, or R1 and R2 together, or R3 and R4 together are —(CH2)n—, n being 1, 2, or ... |
10915028 | 2,004 | Multiple engagement joint tethered fastener | A fastener first member connects to a second member by a flexible tether. A third member having multiple deflectable wings slides onto the second member. A first member male pin extends through a third member aperture to engage second member biasing elements, joining the first, second and third members. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For automotive applications, fasteners are used to join trim pieces to sections or metal body portions of the automobile. The requirements for these fasteners are that they be insertable into apertures of the automobile and meet requirements to both retain the trim piece as well as provide a... | Title:
Multiple engagement joint tethered fastener
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A fastener first member connects to a second member by a flexible tether. A third member having multiple deflectable wings slides onto the second member. A first member male pin extends through a third member aperture to engage second member biasing elements... |
10883871 | 2,004 | Liquid crystal alignment using electron beam exposure | An apparatus (10, 10″) for producing an alignment surface on an associated substrate (12, 12″) of a liquid crystal display. An electron source (40) produces a collimated electron beam (50). A substrate support (20, 20″) supports the associated substrate (12, 12″) with a surface normal (80) of the substrate arranged at ... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to the fabrication of liquid crystal devices. It particularly relates to liquid crystal displays having a liquid crystal layer disposed on an alignment layer that affects substantially the alignment of molecules in the liquid crystal layer. However, the invention will also find ... | Title:
Liquid crystal alignment using electron beam exposure
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An apparatus (10, 10″) for producing an alignment surface on an associated substrate (12, 12″) of a liquid crystal display. An electron source (40) produces a collimated electron beam (50). A substrate support (20, 20″) supports the associated subs... |
10795891 | 2,004 | Method, apparatus, and system for image guided bone cutting | A system for cutting a bone at a desired location may include an image guided drill cylinder configured to receive either a drill bit to create a bore at a target location on the bone or a pin for insertion into the target location, and a cutting block having a plurality of adjustable guides, each defining a cutting pa... | BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION As a result of many different physiological conditions, it is often necessary to replace joints in various parts of the body with prosthetic components. Surgical procedures for preparing bones to receive such components typically require precise shaping of portions of the bones. ... | Title:
Method, apparatus, and system for image guided bone cutting
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A system for cutting a bone at a desired location may include an image guided drill cylinder configured to receive either a drill bit to create a bore at a target location on the bone or a pin for insertion into the target location, and a cut... |
10929604 | 2,004 | Sliding cascode circuit | Described techniques extend (e.g., by a factor of 2) the dynamic range of voltage swing for amplifiers and other integrated circuits (e.g., buffers) that are fabricated using lower voltage rated semiconductor processes. Such processes include, for instance, thin gate oxide MOS, and other semiconductor processes that pr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Typical amplifiers designs include single-FET amplifier stages and two-FET amplifier stages. Single-transistor designs are generally configured in one of three ways: common-source (common-emitter for bipolar transistors), common gate (common-base for bipolar transistors), and common drain or... | Title:
Sliding cascode circuit
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Described techniques extend (e.g., by a factor of 2) the dynamic range of voltage swing for amplifiers and other integrated circuits (e.g., buffers) that are fabricated using lower voltage rated semiconductor processes. Such processes include, for instance, thin gate oxide MOS,... |
10711141 | 2,004 | SUBSTRATE-TRIGGERED ESD CIRCUIT BY USING TRIPLE-WELL | An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit formed on a P-type substrate has a first p+ diffusion region in the P-type substrate, a N-well in the P-type substrate, a first n+ diffusion region in the N-well, a P-well in the N-well, and an n-p-n bipolar junction transistor (BJT) in the P-well. An equivalent circu... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit, and more particularly to a substrate-triggered ESD protection circuit by using triple-well. 2. Description of the Prior Art With the continued scaling down of semiconductor integrated ... | Title:
SUBSTRATE-TRIGGERED ESD CIRCUIT BY USING TRIPLE-WELL
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An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit formed on a P-type substrate has a first p+ diffusion region in the P-type substrate, a N-well in the P-type substrate, a first n+ diffusion region in the N-well, a P-well in the N-well, and an n-p... |
10934857 | 2,004 | Epitaxial structure and fabrication method of nitride semiconductor device | A structure and a fabrication method for a nitride semiconductor device are provided so that the device has a lower defect density resulted from incompatible lattice constants between its constituent layers. The nitride semiconductor device contains a substrate, at least a first intermediate layer made of aluminum-gall... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the nitride semiconductor device, and in particular to the epitaxial structure and fabrication method of the nitride semiconductor device. 2. The Prior Arts According to prior arts, a conventional nitride semiconductor device such as... | Title:
Epitaxial structure and fabrication method of nitride semiconductor device
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A structure and a fabrication method for a nitride semiconductor device are provided so that the device has a lower defect density resulted from incompatible lattice constants between its constituent layers. The nitride semicon... |
10912449 | 2,004 | Ink-jet recording ink, ink-jet recording ink set, ink cartridge, ink-jet printer, and ink-jet printing method | An ink and ink set characterized in that both a combination of a specific wetting agent, penetrating agent, and water-soluble organic solvent and use of surfactant, particularly fluorine surfactant are enabled by using water dispersion in which polymer fine particles contain coloring material. Even when plain paper is ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ink-jet recording ink, an ink-jet recording ink set, an ink cartridge, an ink-jet printer, and an ink-jet printing method which use a pigment as a coloring material. Especially, the present invention relates to an ink-jet recordin... | Title:
Ink-jet recording ink, ink-jet recording ink set, ink cartridge, ink-jet printer, and ink-jet printing method
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An ink and ink set characterized in that both a combination of a specific wetting agent, penetrating agent, and water-soluble organic solvent and use of surfactant, particularly fluorine surfa... |
10879477 | 2,004 | Wireless broadband service | A fixed broadband wireless data access service providing shared wide-band packet-switched data transport for high speed data access in areas where conventional ADSL service and fiber optic service are unavailable. The wireless data access service is a point-to-multipoint cellular-type network that connects customers to... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of switched telephony, and in particular, to wireless digital subscriber services, such as asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) services, that provide fixed broadband data access to remote locations. 2. Background of the Invention As e... | Title:
Wireless broadband service
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A fixed broadband wireless data access service providing shared wide-band packet-switched data transport for high speed data access in areas where conventional ADSL service and fiber optic service are unavailable. The wireless data access service is a point-to-multipoint cel... |
10936938 | 2,004 | Phase change solvents for thermoplastic polymers | Phase change solvents for thermoplastic polymers to provide blended compositions. Above the phase change temperature of the solvent, the phase change solvent solubilizes or intimately mixes with the thermoplastic polymer. Below the phase change temperature of the solvent, the phase change solvent solidifies or crystall... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Plastic materials may be broadly divided into two main classes based on the material's response to heat, thermoplastics and thermosetting resins. Thermoplastic resins, when heated, soften or melt and flow as liquids and when cooled, they solidify. These changes on heating and cooling can be ... | Title:
Phase change solvents for thermoplastic polymers
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Phase change solvents for thermoplastic polymers to provide blended compositions. Above the phase change temperature of the solvent, the phase change solvent solubilizes or intimately mixes with the thermoplastic polymer. Below the phase change temperat... |
11003383 | 2,004 | Semiconductor device | An N type semiconductor layer is epitaxially grown on a P type semiconductor substrate of which one end is grounded, and an element isolation layer made of a P type diffusion layer is formed by means of diffusion around the N type semiconductor layer in order to electrically isolate the N type semiconductor layer. The ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device which is applied to a crystal oscillating circuit or the like, and which is provided with a metal layer that becomes a wire or a bonding pad. 2. Prior Art In a conventional crystal oscillating circuit or the li... | Title:
Semiconductor device
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An N type semiconductor layer is epitaxially grown on a P type semiconductor substrate of which one end is grounded, and an element isolation layer made of a P type diffusion layer is formed by means of diffusion around the N type semiconductor layer in order to electrically isola... |
10966294 | 2,004 | Compounds derived from polyanhydride resins with film-forming, UV-absorbing, and photostabilizing properties, compositions containing same, and methods of using the same | Polymers containing one or more of a photostabilizing moiety attached to the polymer backbone, sunscreen compositions including a mixture of a photoactive compound and a polymer containing one or more of a a photostabilizing moiety attached to the polymer backbone are described herein. Also disclosed are methods for st... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Technology The invention relates to polymers, and methods to increase the UV-absorbance, water resistance, and photostability of a variety of compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to cyanodiphenylacrylate and/or cyanofluorenylidene acetate compounds and compositions containin... | Title:
Compounds derived from polyanhydride resins with film-forming, UV-absorbing, and photostabilizing properties, compositions containing same, and methods of using the same
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Polymers containing one or more of a photostabilizing moiety attached to the polymer backbone, sunscreen compositions including a mi... |
10972663 | 2,004 | Method and system for providing a diverse supply of electrical energy | A method and system facilitates the provision of a diverse supply of electrical energy from wind energy. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Accessible transmission and d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the prior art, certain engineering models have been used to establish technical viability in planning the location of wind turbines or wind farms. The engineering models may consider the topography of a region, the wind regime of the region, and the technical specifications of various com... | Title:
Method and system for providing a diverse supply of electrical energy
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A method and system facilitates the provision of a diverse supply of electrical energy from wind energy. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exce... |
10805371 | 2,004 | Enhancement to volume license keys | A method includes issuing a digital certificate to a licensee, the digital certificate identifying a licensed product and the licensee to enable the licensee to enable the licensed product. The method involves receiving a request to enable the licensed product from an entity, the request including the digital certifica... | BACKGROUND Protecting software and other works from improper copying and use is a serious problem facing vendors of such property. Vendors of software products typically license their products to licensees of the products. The license has terms of use and often can only be activated or made fully functional when the li... | Title:
Enhancement to volume license keys
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A method includes issuing a digital certificate to a licensee, the digital certificate identifying a licensed product and the licensee to enable the licensee to enable the licensed product. The method involves receiving a request to enable the licensed product from a... |
11005001 | 2,004 | Identifying and locating eligible WIC items in a store | A method, computer program product and system for identifying and locating items, e.g., eligible WIC items, in a store. A shopping device, such as one located on a shopping cart, may obtain a WIC participant's personalized food package that was stored on a smart card provided to the WIC participant. The shopping device... | BACKGROUND INFORMATION The United States Department of Agriculture administers a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, commonly referred to as “WIC”. The WIC program targets the low-income, nutritionally at risk population. In particular, the WIC program may assist pregnant women, infa... | Title:
Identifying and locating eligible WIC items in a store
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A method, computer program product and system for identifying and locating items, e.g., eligible WIC items, in a store. A shopping device, such as one located on a shopping cart, may obtain a WIC participant's personalized food package that was st... |
10896973 | 2,004 | Starting gate and timing device | A starting gate and timing device for foot races includes a frame and a plurality of levered restraints disposed across a track. Each of the levered restraints includes a barrier portion which is adapted to prevent a runner from crossing the start line before the barrier is moved out of the way. Each of the barrier por... | BACKGROUND FOR THE INVENTION Starting devices for horse races, automotive races, motorcycle races, dog races and the like are well-known. However, such devices have not been generally accepted for track and field events. Nevertheless, it is presently believed that there may be a demand for an improved starting gate and... | Title:
Starting gate and timing device
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A starting gate and timing device for foot races includes a frame and a plurality of levered restraints disposed across a track. Each of the levered restraints includes a barrier portion which is adapted to prevent a runner from crossing the start line before the barrie... |
11017587 | 2,004 | Ophthalmic surgical system with embedded product catalog | An ophthalmic surgical system 10 includes an ophthalmic surgical console 12 and a plurality of surgical modules 14 for performing a plurality of surgical tasks. Surgical console 12 includes a memory 16. A display screen 18 forms a part of surgical console 12 for displaying a variety of surgical information, and the inf... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to ophthalmic surgical systems and more specifically, to ophthalmic surgical systems with display screens for displaying information stored in a memory of the system. 2 . Description of Related Art The present invention relates generall... | Title:
Ophthalmic surgical system with embedded product catalog
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An ophthalmic surgical system 10 includes an ophthalmic surgical console 12 and a plurality of surgical modules 14 for performing a plurality of surgical tasks. Surgical console 12 includes a memory 16. A display screen 18 forms a part of surgic... |
10777559 | 2,004 | Method and apparatus for generating a calibration target on a medium | A method is disclosed for generating a calibration target on a medium. The method can include the operation of inserting the medium into a printer with a first orientation. A further operation can be printing a first calibration feature at a first lateral location on the medium. Another operation can be reinserting the... | BACKGROUND Scanners have proven useful in allowing the electronic capture of images. Various types of scanners are known, including flatbed, drum, and handheld scanners. Some scanners include automatic document feeders to enable rapid and efficient scanning of multiple documents. Some characteristics [AH1] of a scanner... | Title:
Method and apparatus for generating a calibration target on a medium
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A method is disclosed for generating a calibration target on a medium. The method can include the operation of inserting the medium into a printer with a first orientation. A further operation can be printing a first calibration feat... |
10861898 | 2,004 | Electrolytic capacitor for use in an implantable medical device | A capacitor structure comprises a shallow drawn encasement having first and second major sides and a peripheral wall coupled to the first and second sides. A cathode is disposed within the encasement proximate the first and second major sides, the cathode having a cathode lead. A central anode a having an anode lead is... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ICDs are devices that are typically implanted in a patient's chest to treat very fast, and potentially lethal, cardiac arrhythmias. These devices continuously monitor the heart's electrical signals and sense if, for example, the heart is beating dangerously fast. If this condition is detecte... | Title:
Electrolytic capacitor for use in an implantable medical device
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A capacitor structure comprises a shallow drawn encasement having first and second major sides and a peripheral wall coupled to the first and second sides. A cathode is disposed within the encasement proximate the first and second major s... |
10948574 | 2,004 | Method for fabricating a hole trench storage capacitor in a semiconductor substrate, and hole trench storage capacitor | To fabricate a hole trench storage capacitor having an inner electrode, which is formed in a hole trench, and an outer electrode, which is formed in an electrode section, surrounding the hole trench in a lower section, of the semiconductor substrate, the inner electrode is continued above the substrate surface of the s... | BACKGROUND Memory cells of dynamic random access memories (DRAMs) based on a 1T1C cell concept each comprise a storage capacitor for storing an electric charge, which characterizes a data content of the memory cell and a select transistor for addressing the storage capacitor. In trench capacitor designs, the storage ca... | Title:
Method for fabricating a hole trench storage capacitor in a semiconductor substrate, and hole trench storage capacitor
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To fabricate a hole trench storage capacitor having an inner electrode, which is formed in a hole trench, and an outer electrode, which is formed in an electrode section, surrounding ... |
10927811 | 2,004 | Method of building persistent polyhierarchical classifications based on polyhierarchies of classification criteria | A method for providing a polyhierarchical classification includes identifying properties of objects useful for distinguishing objects under classification. A plurality of criteria are identified for specializing the identified properties. A form is chosen for attributive expressions that describe classification categor... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to construction and/or description of polyhierarchical classifications, and, in particular, to construction and/or description of computer-stored polyhierarchical multi-criteria classifications with intrinsic recognition of domains o... | Title:
Method of building persistent polyhierarchical classifications based on polyhierarchies of classification criteria
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A method for providing a polyhierarchical classification includes identifying properties of objects useful for distinguishing objects under classification. A plurality of criteria are ide... |
10888654 | 2,004 | Systems and methods for categorizing charts | A method for managing a project including displaying, to a user, a Gantt chart illustrating one or more project items of the project as one or more corresponding bars, alerting the user when one of the one or more project items has a status of warning or critical, selecting one of the one or more corresponding bars, an... | BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for categorizing and, more specifically, to systems and methods for categorizing charts. 2. Description of the Related Art Project management is the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling the development of... | Title:
Systems and methods for categorizing charts
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A method for managing a project including displaying, to a user, a Gantt chart illustrating one or more project items of the project as one or more corresponding bars, alerting the user when one of the one or more project items has a status of warning or cri... |
10868523 | 2,004 | Burst pulse circuit for signal lights and method | A circuit is provided for over-driving a super-luminescent light emitting diode having a maximum forward continuous current rating. A power supply provides a pulse width modulated signal to an analog memory connected to the power supply and a pulse generator. The pulse generator includes a window comparator engaged wit... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Flashing, i.e., intermittently or periodically illuminated, lights have long been used to provide visual warnings, and a considerable body of research has been compiled in the fields of physiology, psychology and engineering concerning human perception of flashing light (i.e. the ability of ... | Title:
Burst pulse circuit for signal lights and method
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A circuit is provided for over-driving a super-luminescent light emitting diode having a maximum forward continuous current rating. A power supply provides a pulse width modulated signal to an analog memory connected to the power supply and a pulse gene... |
10881497 | 2,004 | Hydrocephalus shunt | A hydrocephalus shunt has photocatalytic capabilities. The shunt is used to treat hydrocephalus by inserting into a human cranium a hydrocephalus shunt having a component having a surface. Thereafter, a reactive oxygen species is produced on the component surface. The component may be a catheter. The shunt may also inc... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Hydrocephalus is a condition afflicting patients who are unable to regulate cerebrospinal fluid flow through their body's own natural pathways. Produced by the ventricular system, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is normally absorbed by the body's venous system. In a patient suffering from hydrocep... | Title:
Hydrocephalus shunt
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A hydrocephalus shunt has photocatalytic capabilities. The shunt is used to treat hydrocephalus by inserting into a human cranium a hydrocephalus shunt having a component having a surface. Thereafter, a reactive oxygen species is produced on the component surface. The component may... |
11012363 | 2,004 | Apparatus and method for protecting user password within computer system | A logon process to a computer is amended by providing an apparatus and routine which allow a user to verify that a request for the user to insert a password in a dialog box is issued by a legitimate program. As a consequence the invention improves computer system security and makes it much more difficult for rouge prog... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Even though network security has been steadily improving there are still areas of susceptibility from which hackers can gain access to critical information and use it for malicious purposes. One area of susceptibility occurs during log on process. The critical information includes user's pas... | Title:
Apparatus and method for protecting user password within computer system
Abstract:
A logon process to a computer is amended by providing an apparatus and routine which allow a user to verify that a request for the user to insert a password in a dialog box is issued by a legitimate program. As a consequence the ... |
11024916 | 2,004 | Composite barrier layer | A composite barrier layer provides superior barrier qualities and superior adhesion properties to both dielectric materials and conductive materials as the composite barrier layer extends throughout the semiconductor device. The composite barrier layer may be formed in regions where it is disposed between two conductiv... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Barrier layers are commonly used between conductive layers in all kinds of semiconductor devices. Barrier layers can prevent spiking between conductive layers, prevent electromigration failures and generally improve the contact between one conductor and another. Barrier layers are particular... | Title:
Composite barrier layer
Abstract:
A composite barrier layer provides superior barrier qualities and superior adhesion properties to both dielectric materials and conductive materials as the composite barrier layer extends throughout the semiconductor device. The composite barrier layer may be formed in regions ... |
11001824 | 2,004 | Plastic paint container having a cube-shaped body | A square paint container having recesses formed therein for facilitating the pouring of paint from the container. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to containers, more specifically to containers for holding viscous fluids, such as paint. Conventionally, paint is packaged in a cylindrical metal container having an upper rim with an annular groove formed therein that frictionally receives an annular protrusio... | Title:
Plastic paint container having a cube-shaped body
Abstract:
A square paint container having recesses formed therein for facilitating the pouring of paint from the container.
Background:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to containers, more specifically to containers for holding viscous ... |
11016975 | 2,004 | Methods of printing filter material to fabricate color filter | Several methods of printing filter material on a substrate to fabricate a color filter are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) providing a substrate with a framework forming a cell, b) providing a liquid filter material ejection system with an inkjet print head, a liquid filter material, and a table su... | BACKGROUND The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods of printing filter material to fabricate a color filter. It finds particular application in conjunction with printing the red, green, and blue filter material to fabricate a color filter for a display, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), and wi... | Title:
Methods of printing filter material to fabricate color filter
Abstract:
Several methods of printing filter material on a substrate to fabricate a color filter are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) providing a substrate with a framework forming a cell, b) providing a liquid filter material eje... |
10916095 | 2,004 | RNA interference mediated inhibition of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) | This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating PCNA gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. This invention also relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating the expression and activity of other genes involved in pathways of PC... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The following is a discussion of relevant art pertaining to RNAi. The discussion is provided only for understanding of the invention that follows. The summary is not an admission that any of the work described below is prior art to the claimed invention. RNA interference refers to the proces... | Title:
RNA interference mediated inhibition of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA)
Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating PCNA gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules.... |
10999075 | 2,004 | Guide roller in tape drive and method of controlling the same | A roller body receives a tape at a cylindrical surface. First and second flange members are located adjacent one and the other ends of the roller body for movement in the axial direction of the roller body, respectively. If one edge of the tape creases, the movement of the first flange member is restrained, so that a r... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tape drive such as a magnetic recording tape drive. In particular, the present invention relates to a guide roller utilized to guide a tape. 2. Description of the Prior Art A pair of guide roller is often incorporated in a magnetic... | Title:
Guide roller in tape drive and method of controlling the same
Abstract:
A roller body receives a tape at a cylindrical surface. First and second flange members are located adjacent one and the other ends of the roller body for movement in the axial direction of the roller body, respectively. If one edge of the ... |
10890858 | 2,004 | Inventory management method and program product | A management server for managing inventory of articles and a terminal device for inquiring the condition of inventory are provided. The management server is provided with an inventory database and a database control portion for controlling input and output of data to and from the inventory database. The inventory datab... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In a distribution process for articles, there are wholesalers and sellers operating between shipment of articles and delivery of the articles to consumers, and each of the wholesalers and sellers has inventory. When stock of inventory is held for a long time, it causes not only a delay in ea... | Title:
Inventory management method and program product
Abstract:
A management server for managing inventory of articles and a terminal device for inquiring the condition of inventory are provided. The management server is provided with an inventory database and a database control portion for controlling input and outp... |
11010318 | 2,004 | Beverage container identification clip | The beverage container identification clip attaches removably to the wraparound label of a thin wall plastic beverage container or bottle, and provides positive identification of the container for the owner. The device may also be secured to an insulated can cooler sleeve or the like. The clip includes a pair of arms o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to removably attachable identification badges, tags, and similar devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to various embodiments of a clip adapted for attachment to the wraparound label or sleeve conventionall... | Title:
Beverage container identification clip
Abstract:
The beverage container identification clip attaches removably to the wraparound label of a thin wall plastic beverage container or bottle, and provides positive identification of the container for the owner. The device may also be secured to an insulated can cool... |
10918094 | 2,004 | Fused heteroaryl derivatives | The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which is useful as a phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitor and an antitumor agent, and it provides a novel bicyclic or tricyclic fused heteroaryl derivative or a salt thereof which possesses an excellent PI3K inhibiting activity and cancer cell growth... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Phosphatidylinositol (hereinafter abbreviated as “PI”) is one of phospholipids in cell membranes. In recent years it has become clear that PI plays an important role also in intracellular signal transduction. It is well recognized in the art that especially PI (4,5) bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P2) ... | Title:
Fused heteroaryl derivatives
Abstract:
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which is useful as a phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitor and an antitumor agent, and it provides a novel bicyclic or tricyclic fused heteroaryl derivative or a salt thereof which possesses an excellent ... |
10876240 | 2,004 | NEAR ZONE DETECTION IN RADAR LEVEL GAUGE SYSTEM | A method for processing a time domain reflectometry (TDR) signal used to determine at least one process variable for a material in a tank, wherein said TDR signal has been generated by a radar level gauge system comprising a pulse generator, a probe extending into the tank for guiding the pulse, and a receiver for rece... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Such RLG systems typically include a pulse generator, a probe extending into the tank for guiding the signal, and a detector for receiving said TDR signal. The TDR signal typically comprises at least a surface reflection pulse caused by an interface between different materials in the tank, t... | Title:
NEAR ZONE DETECTION IN RADAR LEVEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Abstract:
A method for processing a time domain reflectometry (TDR) signal used to determine at least one process variable for a material in a tank, wherein said TDR signal has been generated by a radar level gauge system comprising a pulse generator, a probe exte... |
10892325 | 2,004 | Vehicle information-communication method, vehicle information-communication system, vehicle and control center | A control center transmits failure information transmission request information to a vehicle. The vehicle receives the failure information transmission request information transmitted from the control center. A navigation ECU and a gateway ECU obtain failure information from each ECU in cooperation with each other. At ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a method of communication between a vehicle and a control center, more specifically, a vehicle information-communication method for exchanging vehicle information of the vehicle; a vehicle information-communication system; a vehicle; and a c... | Title:
Vehicle information-communication method, vehicle information-communication system, vehicle and control center
Abstract:
A control center transmits failure information transmission request information to a vehicle. The vehicle receives the failure information transmission request information transmitted from th... |
10981704 | 2,004 | Portable information-processing device having a color changing case | A portable information-processing device with a color changing case includes a transparent case covering the device that contains a layer of color-changing electroluminescent film. When the electroluminescent film is subject to different potential level signals, the color of the film changes, so that the color of the c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the arrival of the information age, information-processing devices are widely used by the general public. The portable information-processing devices (such as notebook computers and the like) have a small size and are easy to carry, and are almost as powerful as the desktop computer, he... | Title:
Portable information-processing device having a color changing case
Abstract:
A portable information-processing device with a color changing case includes a transparent case covering the device that contains a layer of color-changing electroluminescent film. When the electroluminescent film is subject to differ... |
10864742 | 2,004 | Communication method using mobile IPv6 in NAT-PT environment and storage medium thereof | Disclosed is a communication method using the mobile IPv6 in the NAT-PT environment, and a recording medium storing the method. An NAT-PT (Network Address Translation—Protocol Translation) box as a substitute for an IPv4 node in the communication method performs an RR (Return Routability) process and a BU (Binding Upda... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a communication method using the mobile IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6). More specifically, the present invention relates to an NAT-PT applied communication method in the IPv6 network. (b) Description of the Related Art IP networ... | Title:
Communication method using mobile IPv6 in NAT-PT environment and storage medium thereof
Abstract:
Disclosed is a communication method using the mobile IPv6 in the NAT-PT environment, and a recording medium storing the method. An NAT-PT (Network Address Translation—Protocol Translation) box as a substitute for a... |
10947801 | 2,004 | Method in the fabrication of a monolithically integrated high frequency circuit | A method in the fabrication of an integrated high frequency circuit including a DMOS transistor device comprises the steps of providing a substrate, etching a trench in a region defined for an extended drain for the DMOS transistor, and doping a region below the trench and a region at a side of the trench to a first do... | DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The ever-increasing market for microwave power amplifiers in PCS, CDMA, and WCDMA systems requires low cost, and ease of use technology that can provide high power and good linearity performance. LDMOS devices started to replace bipolar devices in base station ... | Title:
Method in the fabrication of a monolithically integrated high frequency circuit
Abstract:
A method in the fabrication of an integrated high frequency circuit including a DMOS transistor device comprises the steps of providing a substrate, etching a trench in a region defined for an extended drain for the DMOS t... |
10922663 | 2,004 | Automatic activation of medical processes | Systems and methods involve automatic activation, de-activation or modification of therapies or other medical processes based on brain state. A medical system includes a sensor system having one or more sensors configured to sense signals related to the brain state of the patient. A brain state analyzer detects various... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Disordered breathing refers to a wide spectrum of respiratory conditions that involve disruption of the normal respiratory cycle. Although disordered breathing typically occurs during sleep, the condition may also occur while the patient is awake. Unfortunately, disordered breathing is often... | Title:
Automatic activation of medical processes
Abstract:
Systems and methods involve automatic activation, de-activation or modification of therapies or other medical processes based on brain state. A medical system includes a sensor system having one or more sensors configured to sense signals related to the brain ... |
10979129 | 2,004 | System and method for gate access control | A system for providing stand-off biometric verification of a driver of a vehicle at a control gate while the vehicle is moving, including a pre-verification system and a post-verification systems. The pre-verification system is installed before an entrance of a facility and comprises an RFID vehicle tag reader, an RFID... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to methods and systems for security identification, and more particularly, to methods and systems for personnel biometric verification. 2. Background of the Invention Gate security access control has recently been given increased attention as ... | Title:
System and method for gate access control
Abstract:
A system for providing stand-off biometric verification of a driver of a vehicle at a control gate while the vehicle is moving, including a pre-verification system and a post-verification systems. The pre-verification system is installed before an entrance of ... |
10755991 | 2,004 | System and method for creation of operative notes for use in surgical facilities | Disclosed is a computer program and method of generating operative notes by a surgeon after a surgical procedure. The software and method include the steps of 1) displaying a list of patient cases for which operative notes need to be created, 2) displaying a procedure performed for one of the patient cases, 3) displayi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Operative notes are statements that detail a procedure performed by a surgeon. Generally, the operative note is very comprehensive and identifies all procedures performed by the surgeon. Operative notes are necessary for both the purpose of record keeping and for billing of insurance provide... | Title:
System and method for creation of operative notes for use in surgical facilities
Abstract:
Disclosed is a computer program and method of generating operative notes by a surgeon after a surgical procedure. The software and method include the steps of 1) displaying a list of patient cases for which operative note... |
10840015 | 2,004 | Clock capture in clock synchronization circuitry | Clock capturing synchronization circuitry first generates a synchronized clock signal from a reference clock signal, then captures the synchronized clock signal, and continues to output a synchronized clock signal after the reference clock signal is removed. The clock capturing synchronization circuitry also reduces in... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the “capture” of a synchronized clock signal in clock synchronization circuitry. More particularly, this invention relates to clock synchronization circuitry that temporarily provides a synchronized clock output signal without a reference clock input signal. This in... | Title:
Clock capture in clock synchronization circuitry
Abstract:
Clock capturing synchronization circuitry first generates a synchronized clock signal from a reference clock signal, then captures the synchronized clock signal, and continues to output a synchronized clock signal after the reference clock signal is rem... |
10783939 | 2,004 | Fire call TM board game | A board game with a firefighter theme. Players navigate the board picking up fire equipment along the way which are used to answer fire calls. Players who successfully answer a fire call obtain a district. The goal of the game is to obtain the most districts. Players can change ranks from lowest (Firefighter) to highes... | Title:
Fire call TM board game
Abstract:
A board game with a firefighter theme. Players navigate the board picking up fire equipment along the way which are used to answer fire calls. Players who successfully answer a fire call obtain a district. The goal of the game is to obtain the most districts. Players can change... | |
10499802 | 2,004 | Macrocellular acoustic foam containing particulate additive | A cellular thermoplastic polyolefin foam comprising at least one particulate additive in admixture with a polymer matrix is disclosed, along with a process and foamable gel for manufacturing the same, wherein the polyolefin matrix comprises at least one polymer resin graft-modified with at least one polar group selecte... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Foams and foamed articles often find utility in acoustic systems for sound absorption and insulation. Such foams, when developed for different market segments (appliance, automotive, industrial, building and construction, etc) often need to meet certain acoustic performance requirements and ... | Title:
Macrocellular acoustic foam containing particulate additive
Abstract:
A cellular thermoplastic polyolefin foam comprising at least one particulate additive in admixture with a polymer matrix is disclosed, along with a process and foamable gel for manufacturing the same, wherein the polyolefin matrix comprises a... |
10503892 | 2,004 | Ink-jet recording sheets | An ink-jet recording sheet is composed of a base material and at least one ink-receiving layer arranged on at least one side of the base material. The ink-receiving layer comprises a water-soluble resin and/or a water-dispersible resin as a binder, an inorganic pigment, thiourea or a specific derivative thereof, an acr... | BACKGROUND ART Ink-jet recording is a recording technique that performs recording of an image, characters or the like by causing tiny droplets of ink to fly in accordance with one of various operation principles and then allowing them to deposit on a recording medium such as paper. Ink-jet recording features high-speed... | Title:
Ink-jet recording sheets
Abstract:
An ink-jet recording sheet is composed of a base material and at least one ink-receiving layer arranged on at least one side of the base material. The ink-receiving layer comprises a water-soluble resin and/or a water-dispersible resin as a binder, an inorganic pigment, thiour... |
11001201 | 2,004 | Content-driven information lifecycle management | A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for managing a lifecycle of an object are disclosed. In an embodiment, this comprises analyzing the content of the object and associating the object to an information lifecycle management policy based on the content analysis and metadata. Metadata may be generated based o... | BACKGROUND Businesses and other enterprises generate large amounts of information, which must be stored in a cost-effective manner while ensuring acceptable levels of availability, security, and accessibility. Different types of data have different storage requirements. Stored information is currently managed through a... | Title:
Content-driven information lifecycle management
Abstract:
A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for managing a lifecycle of an object are disclosed. In an embodiment, this comprises analyzing the content of the object and associating the object to an information lifecycle management policy based on th... |
10858898 | 2,004 | Method of implanting a fluid injection port | A method for implanting an injection port within a patient. The method involves providing a port having a housing with a closed distal end, a open proximal end, a fluid reservoir therebetween, a needle penetrable septum attached to the housing about the opening, and at least one attachment mechanism mounted to the hous... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The percentage of the world's population suffering from morbid obesity is steadily increasing. Severely obese persons are susceptible to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pulmonary disease, and accidents. Because of the effect of morbid obesity to the life of the patient, me... | Title:
Method of implanting a fluid injection port
Abstract:
A method for implanting an injection port within a patient. The method involves providing a port having a housing with a closed distal end, a open proximal end, a fluid reservoir therebetween, a needle penetrable septum attached to the housing about the open... |
10492691 | 2,004 | Method for implementing an operating and observation system for the field devices | The invention relates to a method for implementing an operating and observation system for field devices (FG1-FGN) A server device (HS1-HSN) is provided in each field device and the field devices are connected to a proxy server device (1). Said proxy server device is connected to a user device (N1-NN) on which a browse... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field devices are used as part of the automation of various industrial processes, for example for monitoring a production or manufacturing process or a processing process. The field devices may be the production plants themselves or devices for monitoring, preferably for controlling and/or r... | Title:
Method for implementing an operating and observation system for the field devices
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for implementing an operating and observation system for field devices (FG1-FGN) A server device (HS1-HSN) is provided in each field device and the field devices are connected to a proxy... |
10486215 | 2,004 | Low density fibre-reinforced cement composition | A fibre-reinforced, low density cement system for the control of lost circulation during the drilling of subterranean wells, generally comprising a cement particle mixture having a specific granulometric characterization and alkaline resistant fibres, such as fibres composed of glass having a high zirconia concentratio... | Title:
Low density fibre-reinforced cement composition
Abstract:
A fibre-reinforced, low density cement system for the control of lost circulation during the drilling of subterranean wells, generally comprising a cement particle mixture having a specific granulometric characterization and alkaline resistant fibres, su... | |
10971333 | 2,004 | INFORMATION RECORDING-DISPLAYING CARD, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD USING SAME, AND IMAGE PROCESSOR | An information recording-displaying card, includes: core sheet; and over sheet bonded to core sheet, including: a support including an amorphous polyester resin, and a reversible thermosensitive recording layer on the support, including: an electron-donating coloring compound, and an electron-accepting compound. The re... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information recording-displaying card capable of displaying visibly and rewriting information by heating, an over sheet used for the information recording-displaying card, an image processing method, an image processor, and a meth... | Title:
INFORMATION RECORDING-DISPLAYING CARD, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD USING SAME, AND IMAGE PROCESSOR
Abstract:
An information recording-displaying card, includes: core sheet; and over sheet bonded to core sheet, including: a support including an amorphous polyester resin, and a reversible thermosensitive recording la... |
11006365 | 2,004 | Three-dimensional laminate | Disclosed are both a decorative laminate and a method for making the decorative laminate. The decorative laminate includes a laminated layer having particulates trapped within a film. The trapped particulates impart the appearance of three-dimensional depth to the decorative laminate. Additionally, a second laminated f... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Sheets of resinous compositions have found widespread use as decorative and wear resistant coverings for a wide range of products. For example, decorative coverings can include coverings for flooring, walls, ceilings, desks, tables and countertops. Additionally, such resinous compositions ca... | Title:
Three-dimensional laminate
Abstract:
Disclosed are both a decorative laminate and a method for making the decorative laminate. The decorative laminate includes a laminated layer having particulates trapped within a film. The trapped particulates impart the appearance of three-dimensional depth to the decorative... |
10814191 | 2,004 | On-screen display device | An on-screen display device that can effectively utilize a video RAM area. This on-screen display device includes a video RAM that holds character data of desired characters that are to be displayed; a display character setting unit for locating the number of bits as many as the remainder that is obtained by dividing c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Televisions or videocassette recorders is provided with an on-screen function of displaying information that indicates the state of the device, such as the channel or the programming of recording, on the television screen. Initially, a conventional on-screen display device will be described ... | Title:
On-screen display device
Abstract:
An on-screen display device that can effectively utilize a video RAM area. This on-screen display device includes a video RAM that holds character data of desired characters that are to be displayed; a display character setting unit for locating the number of bits as many as t... |
10862294 | 2,004 | Weight plate | An improved weight plate includes a planar body having a central opening for receiving a barbell or dumbbell bar therethrough. The weight plate includes oppositely facing flange members extending partially about the perimeter of the weight plate. The opposed ends of the flange members are spaced from each other and def... | BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates generally to physical fitness equipment, particularly to weight plates which may be used during weight lifting. The physical fitness industry has seen tremendous growth during the past couple of decades. A wide array of exercise apparatus is available to meet t... | Title:
Weight plate
Abstract:
An improved weight plate includes a planar body having a central opening for receiving a barbell or dumbbell bar therethrough. The weight plate includes oppositely facing flange members extending partially about the perimeter of the weight plate. The opposed ends of the flange members are... |
10754322 | 2,004 | System, method, apparatus for repeating last line to scalar | Presented herein are video decoding system(s), method(s), and apparatus for repeating a last line to a scalar or compositor or capture. A first parameter is provided to a first register indicating that a picture comprises a first number of lines, and a second parameter is provided to a second register, indicating that ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION An MPEG decoder system is usually implemented as an off the shelf integrated circuit that is fused onto a mother board. Other end product functionalities are usually implemented as other board-level products. Because the decoding and other functionalities are usually manufactured separately,... | Title:
System, method, apparatus for repeating last line to scalar
Abstract:
Presented herein are video decoding system(s), method(s), and apparatus for repeating a last line to a scalar or compositor or capture. A first parameter is provided to a first register indicating that a picture comprises a first number of li... |
10768762 | 2,004 | Medical device having a smooth, hardened surface | The surface of a medical device is treated by exposure to a gas at a pressure less than atmospheric pressure to produce a hardened, minimally abrasive surface layer substantially comprising chromium nitride. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to medical devices and, more particularly, to a medical device comprising a cobalt-chromium alloy and having a hardened, wear resistant surface of minimal abrasiveness. To be suitable for use in a medical device, a material must exhibit the appropriate... | Title:
Medical device having a smooth, hardened surface
Abstract:
The surface of a medical device is treated by exposure to a gas at a pressure less than atmospheric pressure to produce a hardened, minimally abrasive surface layer substantially comprising chromium nitride.
Background:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The ... |
10967811 | 2,004 | Theft deterrent system | Apparatus for dispensing products is disclosed. Certain embodiments of the apparatus include a housing adapted to store a plurality of products, at least one product dispensing mechanism within the housing, at least one theft deterrent mechanism for securing products within the housing, a power source within the housin... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to theft deterrent devices for dispensing products. More specifically, the invention relates to dispensing devices that incorporate theft deterrent measures, such time delays and sound. 2. General Background Theft of small items in re... | Title:
Theft deterrent system
Abstract:
Apparatus for dispensing products is disclosed. Certain embodiments of the apparatus include a housing adapted to store a plurality of products, at least one product dispensing mechanism within the housing, at least one theft deterrent mechanism for securing products within the ... |
10958855 | 2,004 | Method for introducing an additive into a flowing medium stream | The method for introducing an additive into a flowing stream of media pulses discrete quantities of the additive into the stream at a pressure higher than the pressure of the stream and at set time periods to cause the pulses to penetrate into the stream. Use is made of a nozzle that can introduce the additive in flow ... | BACKGROUND U.S. Pat. No. 4,474,717 describes a process of injecting a small portion of plastics without introducing inert gas (preloading) followed by sectional introduction of inert gas using frequencies from 4 to 100 cycles per second and a pressure of 300-1500 psi (2 to 10 MPa) into the continuous passing plastic ma... | Title:
Method for introducing an additive into a flowing medium stream
Abstract:
The method for introducing an additive into a flowing stream of media pulses discrete quantities of the additive into the stream at a pressure higher than the pressure of the stream and at set time periods to cause the pulses to penetrate... |
10814676 | 2,004 | Optical fiber amplifier | Optical fiber amplifier with wide input power dynamic range is employed to make a first gain block and an optical fiber pumped by Raman pump have opposite spectral gain profiles each other, thereby obtaining flat output gain profile. The optical fiber amplifier includes: a first and a second gain blocks, wherein each g... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an optical communication system device; and, more particularly, to an optical fiber amplifier having a wide input power dynamic range for use in a wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical transmission system. | Title:
Optical fiber amplifier
Abstract:
Optical fiber amplifier with wide input power dynamic range is employed to make a first gain block and an optical fiber pumped by Raman pump have opposite spectral gain profiles each other, thereby obtaining flat output gain profile. The optical fiber amplifier includes: a firs... |
11012874 | 2,004 | Generation, distribution and verification of tokens using a secure hash algorithm | Methods, systems, and apparatus for generation, distribution and verification of tokens are described. In an implementation, a method is described in which a value of an offer is determined and a token for representing the offer is generated. The token has a number of characters based on the determination of the value ... | BACKGROUND The number of goods and services that are available via online commerce (i.e., e-commerce) is ever increasing. For example, consumers may interact with a wide variety of web sites over the Internet to purchase books, software, music, content subscriptions (e.g., streaming audio and video), and so forth. To i... | Title:
Generation, distribution and verification of tokens using a secure hash algorithm
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and apparatus for generation, distribution and verification of tokens are described. In an implementation, a method is described in which a value of an offer is determined and a token for representing t... |
10902095 | 2,004 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT | The signal transmission circuit is provided, said signal transmission circuit being capable of stable operations even with a source power of low voltage and a fast operation. The signal transmission circuit comprises plural stages of circuit in each of which the pulse voltage according to the driving pulse is sequentia... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a signal transmission circuit, so-called shift register, in particular, to the shift register for driving Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) image sensor. (2) Description of the Related Art FIG. 1 is a ... | Title:
SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT
Abstract:
The signal transmission circuit is provided, said signal transmission circuit being capable of stable operations even with a source power of low voltage and a fast operation. The signal transmission circuit comprises plural stages of circuit in each of which the pulse volta... |
10958859 | 2,004 | Threading and communication architecture for a graphical user interface | A system and method to facilitate communication between a user interface and an associated process is disclosed. A first thread is associated with the user interface and a second thread is associated with the process for implementing requests by the user interface. At least one state buffer is operable to store state d... | BACKGROUND A graphical user interface (GUI) typically is associated with a process (or an engine) that executes computer-executable instructions in response to requests and/or information provided by the GUI. In certain types of applications, the GUI may appear non-responsive to a user while the process is executing a ... | Title:
Threading and communication architecture for a graphical user interface
Abstract:
A system and method to facilitate communication between a user interface and an associated process is disclosed. A first thread is associated with the user interface and a second thread is associated with the process for implement... |
10874441 | 2,004 | Abnormal cannabidiols as agents for lowering intraocular pressure | The invention relates to the use of Abnormal Cannabidiols as potent ocular hypotensives, and are particularly suitable for the management of glaucoma. In particular said compounds are represented by formula I or formula or formula III | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Ocular hypotensive agents are useful in the treatment of a number of various ocular hypertensive conditions, such as post-surgical and post-laser trabeculectomy ocular hypertensive episodes, glaucoma, and as presurgical adjuncts. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye characterized by increased in... | Title:
Abnormal cannabidiols as agents for lowering intraocular pressure
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of Abnormal Cannabidiols as potent ocular hypotensives, and are particularly suitable for the management of glaucoma. In particular said compounds are represented by formula I or formula or formula III
... |
11025575 | 2,004 | System and method for determining a resistance level for training a muscle group for maximum power generation | An apparatus and method evaluate the power of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly coupled to a resistance element and moved by the user at a highest achievable velocity through a selected number of exercise strokes at each of two resistance levels. A first velocity is determined a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is applicable to the fields of fitness, exercise, physical rehabilitation, sports medicine and extremity testing and is directed to methods and apparatuses useable in such fields. 2. Description of the Related Art Numerous devices have been dev... | Title:
System and method for determining a resistance level for training a muscle group for maximum power generation
Abstract:
An apparatus and method evaluate the power of a muscle group of a user by measuring velocities of an engagement assembly coupled to a resistance element and moved by the user at a highest achi... |
10814330 | 2,004 | Method and apparatus for securely establishing L3-SVC connections | A system and method are provided for securely establishing Layer-3 SVCs or SPVCs across an ATM network. An originating multiservice switch that generates the connection setup message for the Layer-3 connection includes security information within the setup message, such as a Closed User Group Interlock Code. When the d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Internet Protocol (IP) traffic can be carried over an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network using Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs) or Soft Permanent Virtual Circuits (SPVCs). Conventionally, ATM switches are used to provide Customer Premises Equipment devices (CPEs) with access to the ATM... | Title:
Method and apparatus for securely establishing L3-SVC connections
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for securely establishing Layer-3 SVCs or SPVCs across an ATM network. An originating multiservice switch that generates the connection setup message for the Layer-3 connection includes security informat... |
11003523 | 2,004 | Disk drive unit, ramp tool for assembling disk drive unit and an assembly method of disk drive unit using the same | A disk drive unit includes a first cover having a first part of magnet component and a head stack assembly mounted on the first cover; and a second cover assembled with the first cover, which having a second part of magnet component, a spindle motor and at least one disks. The invention also discloses a ramp tool used ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIG. 1 , a traditional disk drive 20 has a bottom part and a top cover 29 which are combined with each other. The bottom part comprises a head stack assembly (HSA) 17 with a slider (not shown), a disk 11 , and a ramp 15 mounted on a bottom cover 19 . The disk 11 is mounted on a ... | Title:
Disk drive unit, ramp tool for assembling disk drive unit and an assembly method of disk drive unit using the same
Abstract:
A disk drive unit includes a first cover having a first part of magnet component and a head stack assembly mounted on the first cover; and a second cover assembled with the first cover, w... |
10957581 | 2,004 | Method for storing and comparing computer generated lines | A method is provided for creating a quadrant array by using two consecutive points in an array of x, y coordinate values generated by movements of a computer mouse or a digitizer tablet. The quadrant array is then saved in computer storage for later verification with a sample quadrant array by using a comparison functi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to storing collected data points from any computer pointing device, such as a mouse or a digitizer tablet, in a specific format, and more specifically, the comparison of two continuous lines generated by a mouse or a digitizer tablet. The process of vi... | Title:
Method for storing and comparing computer generated lines
Abstract:
A method is provided for creating a quadrant array by using two consecutive points in an array of x, y coordinate values generated by movements of a computer mouse or a digitizer tablet. The quadrant array is then saved in computer storage for ... |
10883729 | 2,004 | Hydrostatic transaxle | An integrated hydraulic transaxle (IHT) comprises a hydrostatic transmission (HST), an axle driven by the HST, and a housing incorporating the HST and the axle. The HST includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump driven by a prime mover, and a hydraulic motor fluidly connected to the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic p... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an integrated hydraulic transaxle (IHT); i.e., IHT incorporating a hydrostatic transmission (HST) and an axle, and preferably, a mechanical deceleration drive train interposed between the HST and the axle. 2. Related Art There is a well-know... | Title:
Hydrostatic transaxle
Abstract:
An integrated hydraulic transaxle (IHT) comprises a hydrostatic transmission (HST), an axle driven by the HST, and a housing incorporating the HST and the axle. The HST includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump driven by a prime mover, and a hydraulic motor fluidly connecte... |
10989157 | 2,004 | Iris apparatus and operating method thereof | The present invention discloses an iris apparatus and an operation method thereof, which iris apparatus can be used in an electrical micro-optic module or compact camera module. The iris apparatus is composed of a shifting board comprising one or at least two apertures thereon. By moving the shifting board, a required ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (A) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an iris apparatus to adjust an aperture value and to add extra filters, in particular, to an iris apparatus for a compact camera module (CCM) or electrical micro-optic module. (B) Description of Related Art For ordinary cameras (inc... | Title:
Iris apparatus and operating method thereof
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an iris apparatus and an operation method thereof, which iris apparatus can be used in an electrical micro-optic module or compact camera module. The iris apparatus is composed of a shifting board comprising one or at least tw... |
10973452 | 2,004 | Hair growth inhibitor and depilation accelerator | The present invention relates to a hair growth inhibitor and a depilation accelerator, each comprising a crude drug selected from Bupleuri Radix, Perillae Herba, Rhei Rhizoma and Akebiae Caulis, or an extract thereof. This inhibitor or accelerator makes it possible to inhibit the growth of body hair or promote depilati... | BACKGROUND ART The body hair of mammals serves to biologically protect important organs such as head, chest, arms and feet. In recent years, however, the body hair, particularly, that of arms and feet tends to be regarded undesirable from the aesthetic viewpoint. To meet such a tendency, a variety of body hair removing... | Title:
Hair growth inhibitor and depilation accelerator
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hair growth inhibitor and a depilation accelerator, each comprising a crude drug selected from Bupleuri Radix, Perillae Herba, Rhei Rhizoma and Akebiae Caulis, or an extract thereof. This inhibitor or accelerator makes... |
10862518 | 2,004 | Technique for forming transistors having raised drain and source regions with different heights | The height of epitaxially grown semiconductor regions in extremely scaled semiconductor devices may be adjusted individually for different device regions in that two or more epitaxial growth steps may be carried out, wherein an epitaxial growth mask selectively suppresses the formation of a semiconductor region in a sp... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the fabrication of integrated circuits, and, more particularly, to the formation of locally raised semiconductor regions, such as raised drain and source regions of field effect transistors having extremely shallow PN junct... | Title:
Technique for forming transistors having raised drain and source regions with different heights
Abstract:
The height of epitaxially grown semiconductor regions in extremely scaled semiconductor devices may be adjusted individually for different device regions in that two or more epitaxial growth steps may be ca... |
10877485 | 2,004 | Silent loading of executable code | An electronic device includes at least one processor and a first memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory contains instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the at least one processor to receive a power down event command. When the power down event command is received, an alternate execut... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electronic devices, for example, laptop computers, desktop computers, personal digital assistants (PDA's), Internet appliances; embedded devices, for example, routers and set top boxes, wireless communication devices, for example, cellular telephones and similar devices typically include a c... | Title:
Silent loading of executable code
Abstract:
An electronic device includes at least one processor and a first memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory contains instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the at least one processor to receive a power down event command. When the power... |
10971126 | 2,004 | Implant with a ceramic coating, and method for ceramic coating of an implant | Implant (1) with a base body having at least one bone contact surface (K) and at least one soft tissue contact surface (W), characterized in that the soft tissue contact surface (W) and/or a transition area (U) from bone contact surface (K) to soft tissue contact surface (W) have/has at least partially a ceramic coatin... | Title:
Implant with a ceramic coating, and method for ceramic coating of an implant
Abstract:
Implant (1) with a base body having at least one bone contact surface (K) and at least one soft tissue contact surface (W), characterized in that the soft tissue contact surface (W) and/or a transition area (U) from bone cont... | |
10790824 | 2,004 | Liquid crystal display panel and driving method therefor | A liquid crystal display panel includes an active matrix substrate having a plurality of thin film transistors. The active matrix substrate comprises a plurality of parallel scanning lines and a plurality of parallel data lines, which cross mutually and form a plurality of pixels. Each of the pixels includes the first ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The prevented invention relates to a liquid crystal display panel and a driving method therefor, especially relates to a liquid crystal display panel and its driving method, which makes the potential of a control electrode higher than the potential of a pixel electr... | Title:
Liquid crystal display panel and driving method therefor
Abstract:
A liquid crystal display panel includes an active matrix substrate having a plurality of thin film transistors. The active matrix substrate comprises a plurality of parallel scanning lines and a plurality of parallel data lines, which cross mutu... |
10954422 | 2,004 | Labeling apparatus and method for disk storage media | A label printer system includes a disk storage medium including a thermally-sensitive layer formed on at least a portion of an upper surface. A rotational drive rotates the disk storage medium and a transverse drive moves a laser substantially transversely with respect to the disk storage medium. A memory includes a sy... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Increasingly large amounts of information are stored on various types of storage media. The popularity of larger and larger capacity storage media is growing due to increasing computer use. Therefore, many types of large data storage needs exist. Examples of situations where computer users n... | Title:
Labeling apparatus and method for disk storage media
Abstract:
A label printer system includes a disk storage medium including a thermally-sensitive layer formed on at least a portion of an upper surface. A rotational drive rotates the disk storage medium and a transverse drive moves a laser substantially trans... |
11013901 | 2,004 | Refrigerant compositions comprising 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane and a hydrofluorocarbon and uses thereof | Disclosed herein are 1-ethoxy-1,1, 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising at least one hydrofluorocarbon, which are useful in refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in ce... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to fluoroether compositions for use in refrigeration and air conditioning apparatus comprising fluoroether and at least one hydrofluorocarbon. Further, the present invention relates to these compositions for use in refrigeration and air... | Title:
Refrigerant compositions comprising 1-ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane and a hydrofluorocarbon and uses thereof
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are 1-ethoxy-1,1, 2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising at least one hydrofluorocarbon, which are useful i... |
10912349 | 2,004 | Casing structure for torque transmission device | A casing structure for a torque transmission device is provided with a ring gear for receiving and transmitting torque with an external member so as to rotate around an axis and a casing rotating with the ring gear. The ring gear is provided with tapped holes. The casing is provided with a main casing having first thro... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a casing structure for a torque transmission device such as a differential and a transfer case for a vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art As is known, vehicles are equipped with various torque transmission devices such as a dif... | Title:
Casing structure for torque transmission device
Abstract:
A casing structure for a torque transmission device is provided with a ring gear for receiving and transmitting torque with an external member so as to rotate around an axis and a casing rotating with the ring gear. The ring gear is provided with tapped ... |
10849397 | 2,004 | Portable electronic device physical security | An apparatus for attaching to a first wall that defines a security aperture. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and a locking flange extending from the housing on a shaft and having a profile that is complimentary to the security aperture, such that the locking flange has a first orientation... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to physical security for portable devices, and more specifically to physical security of portable electronic devices having a hinged member that overlies one or more operational interface elements. Computer physical security devices are well known. Man... | Title:
Portable electronic device physical security
Abstract:
An apparatus for attaching to a first wall that defines a security aperture. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and a locking flange extending from the housing on a shaft and having a profile that is complimentary to the security... |
10917248 | 2,004 | Compounds for treatment of copper overload | The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods that can be used to treat pathologies that are due to copper overload or to the presence of reactive oxygen species. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Copper overload is observed in various human conditions including cholestatic disorders, chronic ingestion of copper contaminated water, and in Wilson's disease. Similar conditions exist in veterinary medicine, including the susceptibility of sheep and various breeds of dogs, such as the Bed... | Title:
Compounds for treatment of copper overload
Abstract:
The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods that can be used to treat pathologies that are due to copper overload or to the presence of reactive oxygen species.
Background:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Copper overload is... |
10508855 | 2,004 | Switching device | An electrical switching device including at least one ingoing conductor at least a first and a second outgoing conductor, and an arrangement for connecting and disconnecting the conductors by means of an axial movement. The arrangement includes an axially movable element, which is movable between a first and a second p... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an electrical switching device having at least one ingoing conductor and at least two outgoing electrical conductors and an arrangement for electrically connecting and disconnecting the conductors by means of an axial movement. A switching device according to the ... | Title:
Switching device
Abstract:
An electrical switching device including at least one ingoing conductor at least a first and a second outgoing conductor, and an arrangement for connecting and disconnecting the conductors by means of an axial movement. The arrangement includes an axially movable element, which is mov... |
10797908 | 2,004 | Automotive grille | An improved automotive grille and an improved method of making the automotive grille are provided. The automotive grille includes durable leading edge portions that are secured to decorative portions of the grille using a complimentary guide and channel approach. This manner of construction improves the durability and ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The preferred embodiments of the present invention relate to automotive grilles. 2. Description of the Related Art Automotive grilles are used as a barrier to protect an automobile's radiator as well as serve as a decorative feature. The grille generally serves as a... | Title:
Automotive grille
Abstract:
An improved automotive grille and an improved method of making the automotive grille are provided. The automotive grille includes durable leading edge portions that are secured to decorative portions of the grille using a complimentary guide and channel approach. This manner of const... |
10899326 | 2,004 | System and method for treatment of acidic wastewater | A wastewater treatment system comprising separation unit operations inhibits or promotes the formation and precipitation of species by controlling the pH of wastewater to be treated entering into the separation unit operations. The separation unit operations include first and second reverse osmosis devices. The first r... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to treatment of acidic industrial wastewater and, more particularly, to minimizing precipitation in reverse osmosis systems utilized to treat wastewater. 2. Discussion of the Related Art Wastewater associated with phosphate ma... | Title:
System and method for treatment of acidic wastewater
Abstract:
A wastewater treatment system comprising separation unit operations inhibits or promotes the formation and precipitation of species by controlling the pH of wastewater to be treated entering into the separation unit operations. The separation unit o... |
10978026 | 2,004 | Method for adjusting metabolic related parameters according to a subject's body weight | A method is provided for correcting reference parameters based on weight variations of a subject. The parameters that can be corrected may be metabolic rate, metabolic equivalent (MET), dehydration rate, drug dosage, exercise intensity, calorie usage, work level, and oxygen consumption. A corrected parameter for a subj... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the field of physiology, for certain exercise activities certain parameters (e.g. oxygen consumption) may be measured to provide an indication of how hard a person is working. For example, by determining a maximal oxygen consumption level that a person is able to do, and then measuring a ... | Title:
Method for adjusting metabolic related parameters according to a subject's body weight
Abstract:
A method is provided for correcting reference parameters based on weight variations of a subject. The parameters that can be corrected may be metabolic rate, metabolic equivalent (MET), dehydration rate, drug dosage... |
10790327 | 2,004 | Endoscope image pick-up apparatus | An image pick-up unit inserted in the body picks up an image of the body, and transmits by radio the image to an extra-corporeal unit which is arranged outside the body. The image pick-up unit includes an image pick-up portion capturing an image, a data transmitting portion for transmitting the image obtained by the im... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope image pick-up apparatus in which an image in the body is picked up by an image pick-up unit and the resultant image is transmitted by radio to an extra-corporeal unit. 2. Description of the Related Art For example, Japan... | Title:
Endoscope image pick-up apparatus
Abstract:
An image pick-up unit inserted in the body picks up an image of the body, and transmits by radio the image to an extra-corporeal unit which is arranged outside the body. The image pick-up unit includes an image pick-up portion capturing an image, a data transmitting p... |
10904774 | 2,004 | Improvements Introduced in Cabinet to House Telecommunication Equipment | “IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN CABINET TO HOUSE TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT”, comprising, according to the characteristics thereof, the introduction of a proper and specific set of devices and improvements in the strength and safety area in general on the structure of a cabinet (1) to house telecommunication equipment, in... | Title:
Improvements Introduced in Cabinet to House Telecommunication Equipment
Abstract:
“IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN CABINET TO HOUSE TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT”, comprising, according to the characteristics thereof, the introduction of a proper and specific set of devices and improvements in the strength and safety ... | |
10931977 | 2,004 | Building element and structure | A precast concrete building element and structure constructed from such elements, the elements being designed so that either face of the element can be used in the design of the construction of retaining walls, foundations, posts or other structures, wherein one face of the element gives the appearance of a dual vertic... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Retaining wall blocks and walls, for example, are used in various landscaping projects and are generally available in a wide variety of styles. There are numerous methods and materials which exist for the construction of retaining blocks and walls, and such methods can include the use of nat... | Title:
Building element and structure
Abstract:
A precast concrete building element and structure constructed from such elements, the elements being designed so that either face of the element can be used in the design of the construction of retaining walls, foundations, posts or other structures, wherein one face of ... |
10764935 | 2,004 | Method of using aldehyde-functionalized polymers to enhance paper machine dewatering | A method of enhancing the dewatering of a paper sheet on a paper machine comprising adding to the paper sheet about 0.05 lb/ton to about 15 lb/ton, based on dry fiber, of one or more aldehyde functionalized polymers comprising amino or amido groups wherein at least about 15 mole percent of the amino or amido groups are... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Papermaking comprises taking a slurry of papermaking raw materials at a consistency (weight percent solids) in the range 0.1 to 1.0 weight percent and dewatering it to form a sheet with a final consistency of about 95 weight percent. Paper machines accomplish this dewatering through a series... | Title:
Method of using aldehyde-functionalized polymers to enhance paper machine dewatering
Abstract:
A method of enhancing the dewatering of a paper sheet on a paper machine comprising adding to the paper sheet about 0.05 lb/ton to about 15 lb/ton, based on dry fiber, of one or more aldehyde functionalized polymers c... |
10802130 | 2,004 | Color to grayscale conversion method and apparatus | A method and apparatus for translating color to grayscale images, wherein at least some pixels of the color image having the same color are mapped to different grays in the grayscale image depending on the spatial surround of each pixel. Further, the method and apparatus may include applying a high pass filter to at le... | Title:
Color to grayscale conversion method and apparatus
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for translating color to grayscale images, wherein at least some pixels of the color image having the same color are mapped to different grays in the grayscale image depending on the spatial surround of each pixel. Further, the ... | |
11017952 | 2,004 | Device used for limiting the speed of an electric cart while the cart is turning | A speed limiting device of an electric cart includes a measuring mechanism used for measuring an angle, at which the cart is turning, a conversion mechanism, a comparer, and a switch; the conversion mechanism can perform calculation based on both an input angle and a predetermined centrifugal speed to obtain a maximum ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a speed limiting device of an electric cart, which can perform a calculation based on an angle, at which the cart is turning, to obtain a maximum allowed speed, and next make the cart move at a smaller one of the present speed and th... | Title:
Device used for limiting the speed of an electric cart while the cart is turning
Abstract:
A speed limiting device of an electric cart includes a measuring mechanism used for measuring an angle, at which the cart is turning, a conversion mechanism, a comparer, and a switch; the conversion mechanism can perform ... |
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