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[description] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electric structure of the image forming apparatus which is shown in FIG. 1. This apparatus is an image forming apparatus which overlays toner in four colors of yellow (Y...
['G03G1508']
detailed_description
11,227,665
[claim] 1. A high frequency power amplifier comprising: a power amplifier to amplify a digitally modulated high frequency signal; an envelope detection portion to generate an envelope signal equivalent to an envelope voltage for the high frequency signal; a comparator to compare the envelope signal with a specified ref...
['H03F338']
claim
11,201,487
[description] The invention will be described below in connection with a specific embodiment in which the product being purchased comprises Internet access time. It will be appreciated, however, that the invention is not limited to use in connection with the sale of any particular type of product or service and is cert...
['G06Q9900']
detailed_description
12,337,329
[description] Reference now should be made to the drawings, in which the same reference numerals are used throughout the different drawings to designate the same or similar components. Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is...
['H04B714']
detailed_description
11,940,988
SPEECH THERAPY CLINICAL PROGRESS TRACKING AND CASELOAD MANAGEMENT [SEP] [abstract] System and method are disclosed for speech therapy clinical progress tracking and caseload management. In some embodiments, computerized data collection and organization are used in order to meet federally mandated guidelines, efficientl...
['G06F1900']
abstract
12,216,234
[summary] It is an object of the present invention to make it possible to count correctly substantial transmission times of a data unit such as the RLC-PDU even if the data unit is divided before being transmitted. A counting method according to an aspect of the present invention is a method for counting transmission t...
['H04L118' 'G06F1100']
summary
11,315,126
Developing apparatus, developer container, and image forming apparatus [SEP] [abstract] In a developing apparatus provided with developer container attaching and detaching means that makes a developer container attachable to and detachable from a developing device, inadvertent operation preventing means is provided tha...
['G03G1508']
abstract
11,148,308
Ultrasonic cavitating apparatus and ultrasonic doppler flow measurement system [SEP] [abstract] Disclosed is an ultrasonic Doppler flow measurment system that achieves flow measurement regardless of the temperature of a fluid. A temperature sensor 7 is combined with a pipe 1 to measure the temperature of a fluid 2. A c...
['A61H100']
abstract
11,267,612
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to improved bonding of conductors with the bond pads of semiconductor devices, such as the bonding of wires to the bond pads of semiconductor devices and lead frames associated therewith or the bonding of the conductor leads in TAB tape bonding to the ...
['H01L2348']
background
11,133,600
Clutch driven disc with wave washer [SEP] [abstract] A driven disc is provided that includes a hub assembly having an axis of rotation and a hub having at least one of a first radially extending projection and a first recess. The driven disc also includes a disc assembly having a disc plate rotatable relative to the hu...
['F16D1368']
abstract
10,537,103
[invention] Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the Western world and encompasses dysfunctional conditions of the heart, arteries, veins and lungs that supply oxygen to vital life-sustaining areas of the body like the brain, the heart itself, and other vital organs. These conditions include co...
['A61B5055']
background
12,362,767
[claim] 1. A method of refreshing location code data, comprising: receiving a message that includes map change data for at least one map database, wherein the message identifies a map vendor and a map version associated with the at least one map database; determining whether the map change data affects a location code ...
['G08G1123']
claim
10,528,309
Tryptophan hydroxylase assay [SEP] [abstract] The present invention relates to methods of evaluation and detection of the expression of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) gene and induction of TPH by estrogen receptor-beta (ERβ) agonists, utilizing TPH riboprobe and/or primers.
['C12Q168']
abstract
12,594,782
[summary] In accord with an embodiment of the invention a method of transporting includes providing multiple vessels each having a hull defining an air cavity over a water surface. Different ones of the vessels are loaded with material destined for different end locations. The vessels are connected to one another with ...
['B63B116' 'B63B2162' 'B63B132']
summary
11,362,786
[claim] 1. A gear box comprising: a. first permanent magnet direct current motor; b. a first output shaft driven by the first motor in one direction to dispense ice cubes and driven in an opposite direction to dispense crushed ice; c. a second permanent magnet direct current motor; and d. a second output shaft driven b...
['F16H3706']
claim
11,944,162
[invention] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and typically progressive inflammatory disease that affects up to 1% of the adult population worldwide (Gabriel, Rheum Dis Clin North Am 27:269-81, 2001). Current recommendations for treatment of RA include early treatment with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (D...
['A61K39395' 'A61K314985' 'A61P3700' 'A61P2528']
background
11,584,629
[summary] In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect, an airbag system includes an airbag configured to restrain an occupant and a gas generator that generates a jet of gas to inflate the airbag. The airbag system includes an insertion opening at the airbag, a gas generator configured to insert i...
['B60R2126' 'B60R21217']
summary
11,295,207
[invention] Coupling links are known. A coupling link may be used to replace a broken link of chain, and thus it generally has a adaptable configuration allowing at least one portion to be passed through a conventional chain link or links having a closed periphery, and then to be secured. In addition to coupling portio...
['F16G1308']
background
11,225,384
[claim] 12. A public address system comprising at least one first loudspeaker equipped with at least one section for reproducing high-frequency sounds, said at least one high-frequency sound section including at least one transducer and a wave expansion guide, said wave expansion guide having an input and an output rel...
['H04R2700' 'H04R102']
claim
12,416,601
[claim] 1. A secondary battery, comprising: an electrode assembly; a can receiving the electrode assembly wherein the can includes a wall of a first thickness; and an insulation case provided at an upper part of the electrode assembly inside the can, wherein a first stepped part is formed on an inner surface of an uppe...
['H01M202']
claim
11,703,888
[claim] 1. A method of making corrective eyeglasses, the method comprising: obtaining vision parameters of a patient's eyes; obtaining an eyeglass frame comprising at least one mounted optical element; and programming the optical element in a substantially permanent manner to define a pattern of refraction that is asso...
['G02C702']
claim
11,865,049
[claim] 1. A system comprising: a main memory; a full disk encryption hard drive; a non-volatile cache memory which stores data not stored on said hard drive; an encryption module which encrypts data for said non-volatile cache memory. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said encryption module acts to: encrypt ...
['G06F1214']
claim
12,212,214
[summary] Embodiments of the invention generally provide methods of treating a substrate. One aspect of the invention provides a method of treating a substrate, comprising positioning the substrate on a moveable substrate support, directing a first quantity of heating energy toward a first fixed position underlying a p...
['H05B302']
summary
11,188,328
[claim] 1. A method of providing Internet search results to a user on a mobile platform, the method comprising: receiving search terms from the user via a web portal; identifying a marketplace relevant to the user, said identifying performed using information pertaining to the user and/or to the platform; selecting a s...
['G06F1730']
claim
11,058,750
[claim] 1. A method of investment for an investor who works with an escrow manager, comprising underwriting plural financial products; purchasing an investment portfolio that includes at least some of the plural financial products by making and closing a single transaction within a preselected time period; aborting the...
['G06Q4000']
claim
12,099,399
[description] Embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, and in which: FIG. 1 is a graphical depiction of an exemplary card table top in top plan view for several embodiments of the present invention; FIGS. 2A and 2B are top lev...
['A63F100' 'G06F1700']
detailed_description
12,537,063
[invention] This disclosure relates generally to the field of sensors for biomolecule detection.
['G01N33543' 'H01L2978']
background
11,829,740
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRAFFIC INSPECTION AND CLASSIFICATION FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING SESSION ND CONTENT CONTROL [SEP] [abstract] Packets received at a network appliance are classified according to packet classification rules based on flow state information maintained by the network appliance and evaluated for each p...
['G06F1516' 'G06N502']
abstract
11,462,396
[description] Before describing in detail embodiments that are in accordance with the present invention, it should be observed that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a method and apparatus for speech classification. Accordingly, the apparatus components...
['G10L1526']
detailed_description
11,411,107
[summary] The object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic field sensor which stabilizes the magnetization of the upper shield layer with a simple structure, and thereby stabilizes the output characteristics. Another object of the present invention is to provide a head gimbal assembly, a hard disk drive, an...
['G11B533' 'G11B5127']
summary
11,196,537
[invention] 1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to a mold device, and more specifically to a ceramic mold with a function layer. 2. Related Art The relatively recent technique of manufacturing a lens by press-molding of a glass material without requiring a polishing process has become commonplace...
['C03B1108']
background
12,429,141
[summary] The present invention provides, in one aspect, a fluid layer atop a bodily tissue or structure, the layer comprising chitosan and oxidized polysaccharide in amounts sufficient to form a protective gel layer in situ. The protective gel layer may assist in returning an injured, inflamed or surgically repaired t...
['A61K31722' 'A61P1702']
summary
11,209,367
Audio status information for a portable electronic device [SEP] [abstract] Improved techniques for providing status information associated with an electronic device to its user in an audible manner are disclosed. The status information can pertain to one or more conditions of the electronic device. The conditions can v...
['G06F1338']
abstract
11,363,379
[description] The present invention is of a novel formulation for the administration of a cyclosporin. This formulation features an amphiphilic solvent which is characterized by being a lower alkyl ester of hydroxyalkanoic acid; and a surfactant, preferably a combination of a surfactant with a high HLB (hydrophilic/lip...
['A61K3813']
detailed_description
12,310,334
[summary] In accordance with the present principles, there is provided a method for enabling multi-format file access. The method commences by linking a first, asset-containing file having a first format, to at least one non-asset containing second file of a second format. In other words, a link exists between the firs...
['G06F1730']
summary
11,831,793
[summary] Embodiments of the invention enable locating and merging potential data record matches. Potential data record matches include “identicals” (the same object in different systems) and “duplicates”, (the same object in the same system). Regardless of the location of data, the term “duplicates” is utilized herein...
['G06F1730']
summary
11,247,889
[claim] 1. An electrophotographic imaging member comprising: a substrate; an undercoat layer formed on the substrate, wherein the undercoat layer comprises a polymeric electron transport material including a polymeric substituted dicyanomethylene fluorene; and at least one imaging layer formed on the undercoat layer. 2...
['G03G514']
claim
11,056,582
[claim] 1. An air decontamination apparatus for use in moving filtered air into an associated enclosed space, the enclosed space having an opening, the apparatus comprising: a housing having an air filtration compartment, wherein the air filtration compartment has an outlet and an inlet; at least a first air decontamin...
['B01D4600']
claim
12,458,430
[summary] Example embodiments provide a method of manufacturing a wiring substrate by simplified processes with reduced or minimized tolerance variations. Example embodiments provide a method of manufacturing a tape package including the wiring substrate. Example embodiments provide a method of manufacturing a display ...
['H05K320' 'H01S400']
summary
12,385,806
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a tuning-fork type quartz crystal resonator. More particularly, it relates to a manufacturing method of a tuning-fork type quartz crystal resonator, in which short-circuit of an electrode at a crotch portion is eliminated, ...
['H01L4102']
background
11,164,607
[claim] 1. A component comprising a ceramic coating formed of an unsintered ceramic material having a porous microstructure and consisting of zirconia, about 2 to about 20 weight percent of at least one rare earth metal oxide as a stabilizer, about 0.5 to about 10 weight percent titania, and optionally up to about 8 we...
['C03C2700']
claim
11,402,972
[summary] In a nonvolatile semiconductor device having cavities formed between control gates and between floating gates, however, an insulation film tends to enter space between floating gates or between control gates in a step of forming cavities between floating gates and between control gates. In addition, a film fo...
['H01L2976' 'H01L21336']
summary
11,623,442
SOUND-ABSORBING ENGINE COMPARTMENT LINING FOR MOTOR VEHICLES [SEP] [abstract] An airborne sound-absorbing engine compartment lining for motor vehicles comprises an open-cell, air-permeable foam material layer made from plastic and having a front side and a rear side. The foam material layer is provided on its rear side...
['B32B326' 'B32B524' 'D21H1100' 'B32B300' 'D21H1300']
abstract
11,446,794
[invention] Blends of isotactic polypropylene with elastomeric ethylene propylene copolymers are well known and are commercially significant in view of their useful properties in the production of, for example, molded parts, films, fibers and fabrics. Of particular interest are polymer blends in which the ethylene prop...
['C08L2304']
background
12,002,741
Socket assembly having a vacuum pickup cap [SEP] [abstract] A socket assembly (100) adapted for being sucked by a vacuum pickup device has a housing (10) and a vacuum pickup cap (20) mounted to the housing. The vacuum pickup cap has a smooth upper face (21) adapted for being sucked by the vacuum pickup device and a pai...
['H05K1304' 'H05K710' 'H01R4326' 'H01R1360']
abstract
11,793,695
[invention] The invention relates to a clamping device on a grinding spindle rotor and to a rotary part with a centering device. Such a clamping device is known from DE 33 22 258 C1. The area of application for such clamping devices and grinding spindle rotors are primarily circular and non-circular grinding machines, ...
['B24B4100']
background
11,164,607
[summary] The present invention provides a ceramic material suitable for use as a coating, particularly a porous thermal barrier coating (TBC), on a component intended for use in a hostile thermal environment, such as the superalloy turbine, combustor and augmentor components of a gas turbine engine. The coating materi...
['C03C2700']
summary
12,511,802
[description] FIGS. 4-6 illustrate one embodiment of a bumper rail assembly 9 for a go cart track 5. The bumper rail assembly 9 comprises a track rail 6 in the form of a metal band extending along and near an edge of the track 5. The track rail 6 has an outer side 7 facing away from the track 5 and an inner side 8 faci...
['E01F1500' 'B23P1700' 'B23P600']
detailed_description
12,358,067
[invention] 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to receptacle assemblies and, more particularly, to receptacle assemblies for use in electrical devices, electrosurgical devices, and the like that are especially useful in medical procedures wherein a power source is employed. 2. Description of Related Art D...
['H01R1373' 'H01R1360']
background
12,060,062
[summary] In a first aspect, software creates, updates and retrieves information for an operational unit at a location where retail processes with respect to consumers are executed. The software comprises computer readable instructions embodied on tangible media. The software executes in a landscape of computer systems...
['G06Q1000' 'G06Q9900']
summary
11,216,562
[claim] 1. A staple cartridge for use with a stapling device that has an actuator that is selectively actuatable in an axial direction and an anvil portion that is selectively movable between open and closed positions, said staple cartridge comprising: a cartridge body supportable within the stapling device for selecti...
['A61B1710']
claim
12,164,795
[summary] The present invention provides methods for the maintenance, passage and differentiation of pluripotent stem cells that have been released as single cells using enzymes. In particular, the present invention provides methods for the maintenance, passage and differentiation of pluripotent stem cells that have be...
['C12N506']
summary
11,735,710
PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM WITH EXCHANGE-COUPLED MAGNETIC LAYERS AND IMPROVED COUPLING LAYER [SEP] [abstract] A perpendicular magnetic recording medium has an “exchange-spring” type magnetic recording layer (RL) with an improved coupling layer (CL). The RL includes the first or lower ferromagnetic layer MA...
['G11B566']
abstract
11,536,244
[claim] 1. A sensor holder for holding a reflectance type oximetry sensor against a patient's skin, the sensor holder comprising: a lower portion having an adhesive bottom surface adapted to temporarily stick the lower portion onto the patient's skin, the lower portion having a central void therein that is bordered by ...
['A61B500']
claim
11,743,588
[summary] According to an aspect of the present invention, an information processing apparatus is provided which includes a setting unit configured to set function restriction information for restricting a function of a device that is connected to a network; and a determination unit configured to determine which user c...
['H04L932']
summary
11,368,400
[claim] 1. A data processing system for calculating a distribution of a quantity over a number of receiver objects, the data processing system comprising: a number of application programs, each of the application programs being adapted to generate a distribution request; storage means for storing a number of rules, eac...
['G06F1516']
claim
11,156,152
[description] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a radio frequency switch 10 according to the present invention includes a plurality of first substrates 20, a plurality of second substrates 30, and a combining means...
['H04B138' 'H04M100']
detailed_description
12,483,759
Stress Balance Layer on Semiconductor Wafer Backside [SEP] [abstract] A semiconductor component (such as a semiconductor wafer or semiconductor die) includes a substrate having a front side and a back side. The semiconductor die/wafer also includes a stress balance layer on the back side of the substrate. An active lay...
['H01L2300' 'H01L21306' 'H01L2131']
abstract
12,478,261
Gaming Machine And Game Play Method [SEP] [abstract] In a game conducted in this invention, a player makes bets with respect to numbers which will appear on 3 dice. If the player wins the bet, he/she can earn a payout in accordance with the bet. Once the player makes a bet with respect to the numbers which will appear ...
['A63F1300']
abstract
12,259,061
[description] The present invention is applicable for use with all types of computer networks, I/O channel adapters and chipsets, including follow-on chip designs which link together end stations such as computers, servers, peripherals, storage devices, and communication devices for data communications. Examples of suc...
['H04L1256']
detailed_description
11,294,453
[description] The invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinbelow. However, this description is for purposes of illustration only, and thus is not limitative of the invention, wherein: FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an application of prior arts sharing a monitor, a keyboard...
['H04N965']
detailed_description
11,070,587
[summary] In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus and method for generating black smoke are provided that overcome known problems with generating black smoke for purposes such as weapons training simulators. In particular, an apparatus and method are provided that utilize acetylene or other fuel material...
['F23D1446']
summary
11,530,001
[summary] One embodiment provides a method for use in controlling a system, comprising the steps of: directing at least a portion of a field-of-view of one or more cameras across a screen of a display for the system; using the one or more cameras to track in three dimensions an object moving in a space in front of the ...
['H04N1302' 'H04N5225']
summary
11,189,728
Semiconductor device [SEP] [abstract] A semiconductor device comprises; a semiconductor chip including a first and second groups of pads; and a wiring substrate including a first and second groups of leads, wherein the first group pads are arranged in line with a first line extending along one side of the semiconductor...
['H01L23495']
abstract
12,570,133
VEHICLE DRAG REDUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS [SEP] [abstract] A drag reduction method and apparatus for reducing aerodynamic pressure drag associated with a vehicle in motion by use of grit, grit tape, or other turbulator to increase the momentum of boundary layer flow over a vehicle. A turbulator, such as grit tape, ca...
['B62D3500']
abstract
11,620,410
TAMPER-EVIDENT CLOSURE AND CONTAINER COMBINATION [SEP] [abstract] A tamper-evident closure and container combination identifies a compromised seal when a severable ring has been detached from a closure upon a first opening of the container. Successful detachment of the severable ring is improved whereby a lower neck po...
['B65D5302']
abstract
11,123,800
Data storage medium with self-mating host connector [SEP] [abstract] The invention is directed to a data storage device that includes a host connector to facilitate attachment to a host computer so that the host computer can access one or more storage elements within the device. The data storage device includes a flexi...
['H01R1360']
abstract
11,066,505
[summary] The present invention discloses a posture alert device for alerting a user of their poor posture. The device provides the advantage of accurately measuring the tilt angle of the user's posture while minimizing the number of false alarms received by the user for alleged poor posture. Additionally, as the user ...
['A61B5103']
summary
11,512,204
[invention] The present invention relates to a crankshaft of an in-line four-cylinder engine. In an internal combustion engine, a crankshaft and connecting rods convert linear movement of pistons into rotation. The crankshaft rotates at a high speed while receiving great load from the pistons through the connecting rod...
['F16C1100' 'F16C304']
background
12,124,070
BROADCAST RECEIVER [SEP] [abstract] A recordable/playable rate is measured for a storage device connected to an interface. When a new storage device is connected, whether or not a measurement is previously performed is determined. If the measurement is previously performed, “usable” is determined using the previous mea...
['H04N726']
abstract
12,077,962
[invention] The purpose of the invention and the six-cycle engine is to provide a more fuel efficient engine. The design of the engine is very similar to the standard “Otto” cycle which, of course, is well known. The “Six Stroke” was coined by the inventor of the Beare Head. The technology combines a four stroke engine...
['F02B7502']
background
11,029,245
[summary] Embodied herein is an ink jet printing system. The ink jet system includes a printhead, an ink supply container, a carriage board in communication with the printhead, and a main board in communication with the ink supply container and the carriage board. The system further includes a serial device disposed on...
['B41J2175']
summary
11,491,960
[summary] Therefore, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a novel game program product, a game apparatus, or a game method. Another object of the present invention is to provide a game program product, a game apparatus, or a game method capable of ease difficulties associated with the operation. A...
['A63F924']
summary
11,934,339
[description] For better understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a view illustrating the configuration of a gear box-typed active front steering system according to an embodiment ...
['B62D504']
detailed_description
11,438,410
Portable physiological parameter detection/display assembly [SEP] [abstract] A portable bio parameter detection/display assembly includes an optical sensor for engagement with an operator to acquire a pulse signal, an A/D converter converting the pulse signal into a digital format, a microprocessor for receiving the di...
['A61B502']
abstract
11,655,916
[claim] 29. A method of selectively heating a predetermined region of a semiconductor substrate, comprising: a. providing a semiconductor substrate; b. aligning a mask above the semiconductor substrate to expose the predetermined region of the semiconductor substrate; c. performing a doping process on the exposed prede...
['H01L2100']
claim
11,484,742
[claim] 1. An apparatus for processing audio data, comprising: a comparing unit for performing volume comparison between a sound level expressed by audio data and a given threshold; and a changing unit for changing the sound level expressed by the audio data when a result of the comparison by the comparing unit is chan...
['G06F1700']
claim
12,405,330
[description] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings in which: FIG. 1 illustrates conventional inter-prediction modes for motion estimation and compensation in H.264/movi...
['H04N732' 'H04N726']
detailed_description
11,212,959
[invention] The present invention relates to ophthalmic compositions comprising ketotifen as a pharmaceutically active agent and a source of hydrogen peroxide as a preservative for use in treating allergic conjunctivitis. U.S. Pat. No. 5,725,887 (the '887 patent) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,607,698, and application Ser. No. 11...
['A61K3340' 'A61K31453']
background
10,540,405
[invention] A variety of approaches have been taken to identify genes and pathways that are associated with traits, such as human disease. In one approach, attempts have been made to use gene expression data to identify genes and pathways associated with such traits. In another approach, genetic information has been us...
['C12Q168' 'G06F1900']
background
12,314,982
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage system, and in particular, a technology that speeds up a storage system and improves reliability. 2. Description of the Related Art In a storage system (disk array device), an increase in capacity of a storage module such as a hard disk dr...
['G06F1202' 'G06F1208' 'G06F1200']
background
11,143,224
[claim] 1. A power transmission having a transmission case and a torque-transmitting mechanism and comprising: an apply piston movable for selectively engaging the torque-transmitting mechanism, wherein said apply piston is characterized by a first circumferential outer periphery, a second circumferential outer periphe...
['F16D250638']
claim
11,733,187
[claim] 1. A molecular shuttle device comprising: (a) two or more molecular subunits connected to form a molecular chain, the subunits defining binding positions along the molecular chain; and (b) a shuttle capable of binding at each of the binding positions; wherein the shuttle moves between binding positions in respo...
['C12N1563']
claim
12,049,618
[invention] Nitric oxide (NO) is a simple diatomic molecule that plays a diverse and complex role in cellular physiology. Less than 25 years ago NO was primarily considered a smog component formed during the combustion of fossil fuels mixed with air. However, as a result of the pioneering work of Ferid Murad et al. it ...
['A61K3300' 'A61F282' 'A61F200']
background
11,949,188
[invention] Changes happen in almost every aspect of a person's life. For example, a person may move, switch employers, change service providers such as banks and/or investment firms, and may switch email providers. Data associated with an individual may change as the individual moves, switches jobs, changes service pr...
['G06F1200' 'G06F1730']
background
11,980,049
[claim] 1. An ink comprising a pigment, in which a group having a functional group is chemically bonded to the surface of the pigment, water, and a water-soluble organic solvent, an amount of solid components having a molecular weight of 500 or more in the supernatant when the ink is subjected to centrifugation at a gr...
['C09D1100' 'B41J2175' 'G01D1100']
claim
12,593,742
[claim] 1. A sealing cover assembly for an articulating joint within a driveline, the articulating joint including a first rotational member and a second rotational member, the sealing cover assembly comprising: a first portion having at least one fastening portion, wherein the fastening portions are coupled to the sec...
['F16D3223' 'F16J1516']
claim
11,562,325
[summary] In one embodiment, a user-wearable illumination assembly includes a lens housing that can be mounted by a mounting fixture to a user-wearable device, such as a pair of goggles, a pair of eyeglasses, a face shield, a helmet, or other devices. A light guide has a first end that can be coupled to a light source,...
['F21V2108']
summary
11,836,100
METHOD FOR ACQUIRING SYSTEM INFORMATION BY A MOBILE STATION IN A MOBILE RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM [SEP] [abstract] One of the different objects of the present invention is a method for acquiring system information by a mobile station in a mobile radiocommunication system, comprising a step of: acquiring part of said sy...
['H04Q720']
abstract
12,432,769
[claim] 1. A portable electronic device comprising: a housing; a gasbag module installed on the housing in an expansible manner; and a pressure module connected to the gasbag module for conducting air outside the gasbag module into the gasbag module so as to expand the gasbag module. 2. The portable electronic device o...
['H05K500']
claim
11,528,755
[description] An embodiment of a device used to implement an example of a process according to the invention is shown in FIG. 1 and comprises: a frame formed by a hydraulic crane 1; a mast, column, shaft or guide 2; an inserting tube 3; supply means 4 for a drainage wick 5; and a drive member such as a cable 6. Guide 2...
['E02B1100']
detailed_description
11,619,632
[claim] 1. A golf club head comprising: a plurality of grooves formed on a face of the golf club head; and each of a pair of side surfaces of each of said grooves having a first surface leading to the face and a second surface leading to said first surface in the depth direction of said groove, wherein a first angle be...
['A63B5304']
claim
12,607,417
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE [SEP] [abstract] An optical waveguide is cut by moving a heated knife blade across the optical waveguide with the knife blade maintained at a predetermined angle. At that time, by maintaining the temperature of the knife blade at a temperature not lower than the glass transitio...
['B29D1100']
abstract
11,102,611
[claim] 1. A system for providing frequency control to a power converter, the system comprising: a pseudorandom signal generator configured to generate a digital signal, the digital signal associated with at least an N-bit datum, N being a positive integer; a digital-to-analog converter configured to receive the digita...
['H02M700']
claim
12,124,984
[claim] 1. An method for detecting Parkin activity comprising combining a Parkin protein and a Septin-4 protein under conditions in which the Sept4 protein is ubiquitinated by the Parkin protein ligase activity, and measuring the presence, rate or extent of ubiquitination of the Sept4 protein. 2. The method of claim 1,...
['C12Q102' 'C12Q100']
claim
11,439,013
Apparatus to hold laptop or notebook computer vertically while connected to a full size keyboard, mouse and external monitor [SEP] [abstract] An apparatus to support a laptop computer so that it can stand on its edge/spine, thereby supporting the laptop in a vertical orientation so that the laptops footprint on the des...
['G06F116']
abstract
11,394,421
[summary] A system and/or method is provided for, method and apparatus for demultiplexing, merging, and duplicating packetized elementary stream/program stream/elementary stream/DVD data, and other non-transport based formats substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as ...
['H04J304']
summary
11,255,158
[invention] This invention relates to prostheses and particularly but not exclusively relates to femoral hip prostheses.
['A61F230' 'A61F236']
background
12,393,461
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle transmitting a drive force via a drive shaft and a universal joint. 2. Description of Background Art A vehicle transmitting a drive force from an engine to drive wheels via a drive shaft and a universal joint is known (for example, refer t...
['F16D344']
background
12,567,987
[invention] 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to a thin-film solar cell and, more particularly, to a thin-film solar cell having a defect surrounded by an isolation groove. 2. Description of Related Art Generally, a thin-film solar cell is formed at least of a transparent substrate, a front electrode lay...
['H01L3100']
background