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[summary] We have developed novel chemical reactant formulations that exhibit heat buffering properties. In particular, we have discovered that the heat output from such chemical reactant formulations is less sensitive than previously known chemical reactant formulations to the reactant coating density on the surface o...
['A61K972']
summary
11,621,494
[invention] Hard disk drives are becoming more powerful in terms of speed and capacity. And, arrays of disk drives, such as RAID (redundant array of independent/inexpensive drives) arrays are becoming more powerful in terms of their ability to protect the stored data. The various levels of RAID are well known in the in...
['G06F1202']
background
11,438,063
[claim] 1. A light source, comprising: an anode, an anode substrate, the anode being configured on the anode substrate; a cathode; a cathode substrate, the cathode being configured on the cathode substrate, the anode and the cathode being oppositely configured to produce a spatial electrical field when a voltage is app...
['H01L3300']
claim
12,394,932
[summary] One aspect of the present invention relates to a product assembly including a substantially planar product and a support wedge. The support wedge is formed separately from the substantially planar product and includes a base, two sidewalls, and two internal walls. The two sidewalls each extend from opposite s...
['A47G2900']
summary
11,186,004
Full spectral range spectrometer [SEP] [abstract] A spectrometer is designed capable of effectively covering the full desired spectral range using an array of multiple diffraction gratings arranged in gradually differentiated angles to diffract certain sub-range of photon wavelengths to the target detectors without rel...
['G01J328']
abstract
11,938,548
SHIELD END PROCESSING STRUCTURE [SEP] [abstract] An end portion of a shielding layer is inserted between an inner tubular portion and an outer tubular portion of a shield ring by the use of a tubular pushing jig, and in this condition when a shield shell is inserted into the shield ring in a direction opposite to the d...
['H01R903']
abstract
12,510,363
[claim] 1. A door barrier with a pet portal for extending across a doorway of a swing hung door between the door and the door frame for covering the doorway when the door is temporarily held open and allowing egress and ingress of a pet through the doorway, the door barrier with a pet portal comprising: a frame adapted...
['E06B700']
claim
11,385,439
[summary] Described herein are implementations of various technologies for a seismic acquisition system. In one implementation, the seismic acquisition system includes a recorder having a memory having a communication protocol application stored therein and one or more sensor units in communication with the recorder th...
['G06F1900' 'G06F1740']
summary
12,457,935
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technology for conveying a sheet discharged from an upper-level apparatus to a predetermined position for performing a post processing of the sheet. 2. Description of the Related Art A typical sheet processing apparatus is configured such that it ...
['B65H2900']
background
12,150,825
[invention] The game of golf is a challenging game since every shot is unique and every course has its peculiarities. The number of golfers keeps growing every year and every golfer is interested in improving his/her game. It is difficult for the majority of these golfers to realistically analyze their game to determin...
['G06F1900']
background
11,554,656
[claim] 1. An apparatus for washing wheels and a lower part of a vehicle, comprising: a water tank for storing washing water; a frame constructed of conduits through which the washing water flows and provided above the water tank; a main washing unit constructed of a plurality of conduits communicating with the conduit...
['B08B300']
claim
10,594,485
Apparatus and method for dispensing high purity materials [SEP] [abstract] This invention relates to a system or apparatus (10) and a method for dispensing a material (16) from a pressurized container (12) while maintaining product integrity. The system or apparatus comprises a pressurized container for holding the mat...
['B65B3100']
abstract
11,594,163
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a robot using an absolute azimuth and a mapping method thereof and, more particularly, to a robot using an absolute azimuth to navigate and a mapping method thereof, in which the traveling path of a robot body can be controlled using the absolute az...
['G06F1900']
background
12,640,384
[claim] 1. A purified and isolated promoter, comprising a nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. 2. The promoter of claim 1, which specifically expresses a heterologous coding sequence operably linked to the promoter in a plant. 3. The promoter of claim 2, which specifically expresses a heterologous coding sequence opera...
['C12N1582' 'C07H2104' 'A01H500']
claim
12,080,258
[summary] The object is achieved by a hydraulic pressure reservoir having at least one pressure chamber that is formed between two opposed, movable boundary surfaces. Each boundary surface includes a spring cover and a diaphragm spring, as well as at least one fixed boundary surface, where the fixed boundary surface ov...
['F15B104']
summary
10,550,766
[description] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a Window lift mechanism for an automobile door according to the principles of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a partially cut-away view of the window...
['E05F1516']
detailed_description
11,704,335
[summary] In view of the aforementioned problem of the conventional art, the present invention provides a heatsink assembly structure to solve the problem that a heatsink device cannot be fixed to a mainboard with fewer holes in the conventional art, and to solve the problem how to firmly fix the heatsink device with t...
['H05K720']
summary
11,036,525
System and method for data storage and diagnostics in a portable communication device interfaced with a telematics unit [SEP] [abstract] A method of performing vehicle diagnostics including receiving diagnostic information from at least one electronic module of a vehicle at a portable communication device from a telema...
['G01M1700']
abstract
11,344,619
[invention] Trenches are commonly dug at construction sites to perform a variety of excavating work. Access into and out of a trench box by a worker is typically afforded by a ladder. Certain federal government safety standards require that whenever a worker is within a trench box, a ladder must be present to allow for...
['E04G300']
background
11,149,686
Generational real-time garbage collection [SEP] [abstract] Disclosed are a partial heap garbage collector, and a partial heap garbage collection method, that during collection checks the time remaining (or equivalently the time taken so far, or the work done so far) to complete the partial heap collection. In a preferr...
['G06F1730']
abstract
11,283,092
Apparatus for remotely controlling the environment of multiple animal cages [SEP] [abstract] A novel apparatus for remotely controlling the local environment of an animal cage at least includes: a housing unit; a display carried by the housing unit adapted to display animal cage environment information; an input device...
['G05D2300']
abstract
12,159,334
ANTI-VIRUS METHOD BASED ON SECURITY CHIP [SEP] [abstract] An anti-virus method based on a security chip according to the present invention is provided. The method comprises the following steps: a hash value obtained by a hashing operation for a computer key file and a system control program are stored in a memory of th...
['G06F1100']
abstract
11,586,263
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to faucets, and, more particularly, to a combination spout stop and bottom bushing for use with a faucet. 2. Description of the Related Art A typical faucet, such as a kitchen faucet, has a movable spout that can be rotated to supply water to a desired...
['F16K2100']
background
12,508,223
[invention] The proliferation of portable battery powered devices, such as cellular telephones, has increased dramatically in the last several years and this trend is expected to continue. The phones typically use a rechargeable battery that is built into the phone to provide the needed power. The length of time that t...
['H01M200']
background
12,350,554
[claim] 1. A process for receiving a broadband electromagnetic signal by dividing the receiving spectrum into n partial spectrums, with n>1; parallel further processing of thus obtained n partial signals in n channels; demodulating the n partial signals into the base band; n equal-type analog-to-digital converters perf...
['H04L2700']
claim
12,437,838
[summary] The present invention is to epitaxially form pure AA stacked graphene on diamond. In addition, the present invention is to provide a method for compounding AA stacked graphene capable of growing in units of the second and having an atomically flatness equivalent to a diamond surface when the AA stacked graphe...
['B32B900' 'B01J1912' 'B82B100' 'B82B300']
summary
12,555,319
[invention] Amine-containing compounds represent important biological and medicinal chemicals. Examples of amine-containing compounds include proteins, peptides, polyamines, amino acids, catecholamines and nitrofuran metabolites. Current methods for the quantitation of amine-containing compounds include high performanc...
['C12Q126' 'G01N3300' 'G01N3368']
background
12,209,644
NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME [SEP] [abstract] There is provided a nitride semiconductor light emitting device including: a light emitting structure having n-type and p-type nitride semiconductor layers and an active layer formed therebetween; n-type and p-type electro...
['H01L3300' 'H01L2120']
abstract
12,025,807
[invention] Flexographic printing plates are relatively expensive compared to other types of plates such as those used in offset printing; therefore, flexographic printers will only use the appropriate amount of plate material necessary to transfer a graphic image. The graphic image is subsequently transferred to a sub...
['H04N1387']
background
11,680,585
[description] FIG. 1 is a flow diagram showing a preferred embodiment of the process of the invention.
['C02F152']
detailed_description
12,173,725
[claim] 1. A remote device locating system comprising: a first portable wireless device comprising a first manual interface device, the first portable wireless device adapted to transmit a wireless locator signal in response to manipulation of the first manual interface device; and a wireless device locator system adap...
['G08G1123']
claim
11,348,250
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a digital camera equipped with a projector that projects an optical image, and a digital camera system. 2. Description of Related Art Japanese Laid Open Patent Publication No. H8-146512 discloses a composite camera equipped with a projector function...
['G03B1900']
background
11,317,663
[invention] With recent increases in network bandwidth, the ubiquitous interconnectedness of users through the global Internet, and the increasing volume of digital data processed by business and consumer users, the demands for network-based transfer of bulk data (files and directories) are ever growing. In particular,...
['H04L1256']
background
12,186,768
[invention] The present invention relates generally to benzylated polyalkylene polyamine compounds, curing agent and amine-epoxy compositions derived from such compounds, and articles produced from such compounds and/or compositions. The uses of epoxy resins which are cured, hardened, and/or crosslinked with amine-base...
['C08K517' 'C08G6504']
background
12,172,700
[invention] The present invention relates to a process for providing replacement electric motors of the type that are used to drive commercial electrical generating equipment and the like. Electrical generators employed by electrical utilities and power companies are driven by large, industrial electric motors. These m...
['G06Q5000' 'H02K1500' 'G06Q1000']
background
11,677,480
[summary] A temperature measuring and identification (TMID) device obtains identification information and temperature information of a connected device having a temperature sensing circuit (TSC). The TSC includes a temperature sensing element (TSE) connected in parallel with a voltage clamping network (VCN) that limits...
['G01K700']
summary
11,385,553
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to speech coding. More particularly, the present invention relates to reduce effects of noise producing artifacts in a voice codec. 2. Background Art Speech compression may be used to reduce the number of bits that represent the speech signal...
['G10L1520']
background
11,297,711
[invention] The invention relates generally to the field of non-invasive imaging, including medical imaging. In particular, the present invention relates to techniques for dose management and/or scatter reduction using a distributed source. Imaging systems are utilized for various applications in both medical and non-m...
['G01N2304']
background
11,373,750
[summary] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a buckle switch which can sufficiently ensure electrical conduction between a movable contact and a fixed contact for a long time. It is another object of the present invention to provide a buckle and a seat belt device, which can surely operate...
['A44B1125']
summary
11,445,065
[description] In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention puts forward a staggered contact design where contact is first established at the lowermost end of the collet or dog and on the wellhead at a location furthest from the preventer body. Then, as the collet or dog is powered to move radially inwa...
['E21B3300']
detailed_description
11,458,944
[description] Reference will now be made in detail to the accompanying drawings, which at least assist in illustrating various pertinent embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 1 illustrates one carbothermic production system useful in accordance with the present invention. The system 1 includes a batch reactor 10 h...
['C22B400' 'C22B402']
detailed_description
12,063,341
[claim] 1. A start-up control device of an internal combustion engine, characterized by comprising: a detector for detecting a fuel temperature when a start-up of the internal combustion engine is requested; and a controller for pre-driving a fuel pump that supplies fuel, via a fuel piping, to a fuel injection valve th...
['F02M5100']
claim
12,576,639
[summary] The present inventors have discovered cleansing composition comprising, a surfactant, a polymer composition and a solvent. The polymer composition in the cleaning composition comprises a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide in which the cationic modification comprises a mixture of at least two ...
['C11D322' 'A61Q1910' 'A61Q502']
summary
11,787,078
A Cyanine-based probe\tag-peptide pair for fluorescence protein imaging and fluorescence protein imaging methods [SEP] [abstract] A molecular probe comprises two arsenic atoms and at least one cyanine based moiety. A method of producing a molecular probe includes providing a molecule having a first formula, treating th...
['G01N2100' 'C07D20900' 'C07F966' 'C07F980' 'C07K113' 'C07K700']
abstract
11,194,180
[invention] In a system that includes an operational unit and a memory, the operational unit can simultaneously process a number of bits of data to perform an operation. Accordingly, data is typically supplied to the operation unit at a speed that supports the rate at which the operational unit processes data. Therefor...
['G11C710']
background
12,023,863
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an antenna device which integrates an antenna section with a medium for generating or detecting electromagnetic waves. More specifically, the present invention relates to an antenna device which generates or detects a high-frequency electromagnetic ...
['H01Q138']
background
11,803,432
[claim] 1. An engine combination for generating forces, the engine combination comprising: a gas turbine engine having an air inlet open to the atmosphere, an air compressor, a combustor, a turbine with an exhaust manifold thereabout from which fluids can be transferred to the turbine and an exhaust exit nozzle open to...
['B64D2702' 'F02C606' 'F02G300' 'F02B6500' 'F02B6304']
claim
12,494,084
[description] System Architecture FIG. 1 is a block diagram that illustrates an exemplary network architecture in which a server 105 stores a system for relating objects 110 according to the invention. The system for relating objects 110 transforms data into a graphical user interface that is transmitted via the networ...
['G06T1120']
detailed_description
12,113,296
[summary] Embodiments of the present invention meet those needs by providing a method for joining metals such as superalloys to ceramic materials such as ceramic matrix composites. The method provides a high strength bond between high thermal expansion superalloys and low thermal expansion ceramic matrix composites by ...
['B32B704' 'B32B3700']
summary
12,396,626
[summary] The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods of operation that are further described in the following Brief Description of the Drawings, the Detailed Description of the Invention, and the claims. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detai...
['H04B106']
summary
11,663,694
[description] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a medical device having a positioning facility, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the motorized support of the positioning facility.
['A61G700']
detailed_description
11,891,778
[summary] The present invention's objective is to reduce engine noise while minimizing back pressure on the engine. It uses a series of plates with deflecting elements fixedly attached to the plates. These deflectors are intended to move the exhaust gases from a longitudinal motion to a cyclonic or swirling motion, so ...
['F01N100']
summary
12,535,897
[claim] 1. A method for synthesizing a compound of formula 2, comprising steps of: providing a compound 1 of formula 1; and introducing the compound 1, an acid compound and water into a reacting chamber to form an organic layer having a compound of formula 2 and an aqueous layer, wherein R1 and R2 are independently sel...
['C07F932']
claim
12,632,720
APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SPINAL IMPLANT AND FUSION [SEP] [abstract] An apparatus and method of performing a minimally invasive posterior spine fusion. More specifically an apparatus with a handle and a forked head on the distal end of the handle is used to grasp implant material and introduce the material to an implant ...
['A61B1788' 'A61B1756' 'A61B1708' 'A61M2500']
abstract
11,995,609
[summary] The present invention is directed to methods of using fragments of agrin and an agrin receptor, namely the α3 subunit of the Na + /K + -ATPase, in screening for treatments for and treating ion pump associated disorders. Thus, in one embodiment the invention is directed to a method for identifying cardiac glyc...
['G01N3353' 'A01K67027' 'A61K3816' 'A61P2516' 'A61P912']
summary
12,584,299
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to memory management systems and methods. More particularly, this invention relates to memory management circuits and methods for management of nonvolatile memory devices. Even more particularly, this invention relates to page based memory managemen...
['G06F1200' 'G06F1202']
background
11,192,897
Bed having a chair egress position [SEP] [abstract] A hospital bed including a frame, head and foot supports, and a deck coupled to the frame. The deck includes a lowerable foot portion disposed between the head and foot supports in a first position and outside the head and foot supports in a second position.
['A61G7015']
abstract
11,046,821
[description] Referring to FIG. 2, a diagram showing a first embodiment of a multipurpose charging system with a transmission function of the present invention is illustrated. A handheld device 100 has a USB host chip 110 and a USB socket 112. The USB host chip 110 is electrically coupled to the USB socket 112, and the...
['G06F300']
detailed_description
12,132,097
[summary] A system according to an aspect of the present invention is a microscope system that is capable of changing a status of observation of a sample, comprising: an illumination unit for applying illumination light to the sample; a driving unit for driving one or more optical members including an objective lens; a...
['G02B2106' 'H04N718']
summary
10,513,104
Laser optics integrated control system and method of operation [SEP] [abstract] A controller (320) for controlling various operational parameters of the Laser Module (303). The modulation drive signal (300) causes the circuits in the driver (301) to send a signal to the output (302) so that the laser can send an optica...
['H01S310']
abstract
12,526,562
[summary] It is an object of the present invention to provide a feedback device for guiding and supervising physical exercises, in particular home rehabilitation exercises, which avoids the above identified shortcomings. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a feedback device which is easy to us...
['A63B2600']
summary
12,462,659
[invention] (1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of improving and increasing sustainable shear force capabilities at an interfacing surface between a rigid material and a flexible material. (2) Description of the Prior Art It is well known to utilize a resilient bushing having a pair of ...
['B32B300']
background
12,079,116
[summary] Broadly, downhole tools for use in downhole tool strings for securing the tool string within the wellbore and isolating at least one zone in the wellbore are disclosed. The downhole tools comprise a single mandrel that carries both the anchor element(s) and the isolation element to form a unitary downhole too...
['E21B33128']
summary
11,964,573
Image Pickup Device with Still Picture Pickup Function During Moving Picture Pickup Operation [SEP] [abstract] An image pickup device is equipped with a function to a pickup still picture during a moving picture pickup operation with voices. After a moving picture pickup processing with voices is started (YES in S2), a...
['H04N500']
abstract
12,504,375
[claim] 1. Wireless handheld electronic device circuitry comprising: a first antenna comprising a first planar resonating element having an antenna isolation element formed from a first arm and having a second arm; and a second antenna having a second planar resonating element and a feed, wherein the first arm resonate...
['H01Q124' 'H01Q138']
claim
11,924,335
[invention] A variety of different types of structures can generate heat or thermal energy in operation. To prevent such structures from over heating, a variety of different types of cooling systems may be utilized to dissipate the thermal energy. The ability to cool may be limited, however, by the amount of structures...
['F28D1500' 'G05D2300']
background
11,113,334
[claim] 1. A lapel pin golf ball marker for wearing on a lapel of a garment and for using to mark the position of a golf ball, said lapel pin golf ball marker comprising: a base member having a front face, and a rear face; means to attach said base member to a lapel; a marker-receiving magnet having a substantially fla...
['A63B5700']
claim
11,489,576
[claim] 1. A broadcasting method of a dual-stack network apparatus comprising: transforming data created by an application into a packet and generating an IP packet referring to the IP address of a target network apparatus; looking up an Ethernet address of the target network apparatus in an ARP cache table; broadcasti...
['H04L1256']
claim
11,867,121
[invention] 1. Field The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a solid state camera, and a sensor system comprising the same, which can be used whenever moving objects are detected in or near a vehicle, a robot and the like. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional method for detecting movement (a direc...
['H04N314']
background
12,424,252
[description] Certain embodiments of the invention will hereafter be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements, and: FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a completion assembly deployed downhole in a wellbore proximate a subterranean formation, according t...
['E21B4700']
detailed_description
11,060,192
[summary] Provided are a method, system and article of manufacture, wherein a first application receives a message from a second application, wherein both the first application and the second application execute on a node of a network that comprises a plurality of nodes. The first application also receives an identifie...
['G06F15173']
summary
11,233,497
Method and apparatus for transmitting data from a computer to a monitor [SEP] [abstract] A method for receiving OSD data over from a computer for display on a monitor over a transmission link that includes, launching an OSD application on the computer; receiving an OSD control command at the computer; encoding the OSD ...
['G09G502']
abstract
11,737,021
Portable Emergency Floatation System For a Vessel [SEP] [abstract] An emergency floatation system for a vessel in a body of water includes a portable canister having a removable lid; and an inflatable bag contained in the portable canister in a collapsed or deflated form, and wherein the inflatable bag is removable fro...
['B63B4314']
abstract
11,319,568
[summary] A non-volatile semiconductor memory device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a memory cell array in which a plurality of electrically rewritable and non-volatile memory cells are arranged; a sense amplifier circuit configured to write M-value data (where, M is an integer equal to 4 or...
['G11C1604']
summary
12,236,066
[summary] Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed, including a device having a liquid-crystal display (LCD) panel that includes a plurality of driver ICs. The driver ICs may be mounted along a side of the LCD panel near non-central portions of the side. In some embodiments, the driver ICs have a master-slave relati...
['G06F3038']
summary
11,579,914
[claim] 1. A mosaic, in particular for walls, ceilings or floors, comprising a plurality of individual mosaic elements spaced apart from each other by joints, wherein a plurality of light output elements are arranged in the joints. 2. The mosaic according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the light output elements is...
['E04B100' 'B44C312']
claim
11,179,570
[description] FIG. 3 shows a circuit diagram of a flat-cell ROM 200 according to the present invention, and for simplification, only a memory bank of the ROM 200 is shown in FIG. 3. In a memory bank of the ROM 200, a plurality of bit lines BL and virtual ground lines VG are capable of being connected to a memory array ...
['G11C1604']
detailed_description
10,531,692
[summary] Some embodiments of the present invention include endotracheal intubation tools such as laryngoscopes, and may include for example an imaging unit, which allows typically continuous in vivo visualization during insertion, and possibly during use, of the laryngoscope. Endotracheal intubation may be a life savi...
['A61B1267' 'A61B106']
summary
11,720,299
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a non-contact type data reception and transmission body as an information recording media for RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) use which can receive information from outside and transmit the information outside using electromagnetic waves as a ...
['G06K19067']
background
11,193,843
White light emitting LED-powered lamp [SEP] [abstract] The invention relates to a white light emitting LED lamp. The LED lamp comprises an LED emitting blue light and luminescent layer for converting a part of the blue light into light having a longer wavelength. According to the invention either a dye is provided for ...
['H01L3300']
abstract
11,512,236
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an alarm system for a camera. 2. Description of Related Art There have been known various types of cameras such as a photographic camera for use with a silver halide film and a digital camera which records digital data of an object picture. There ha...
['G03B1718']
background
11,244,713
[invention] There are essentially two methods for producing a nonwoven fiber batt, a dry method and a wet method. With the wet method, there is, just as in the production of paper, an emulsion produced which consists of a liquor and fibers which are disposed crossways from which the emulsion and liquor is removed by a ...
['D01G1300']
background
12,432,942
[summary] One or more of the problems outlined above may be solved by the various embodiments of the invention. Broadly speaking, the invention includes systems and methods for reducing the failures and capacitance associated with certain memory systems, thereby increasing the yield of the memory cells, increasing the ...
['G11C506' 'G11C700']
summary
12,559,744
[invention] Cellulose esters are valuable polymers that are useful in many plastic, film, coating, and fiber applications. Cellulose esters (CEs) are typically synthesized by the reaction of cellulose with an anhydride or anhydrides corresponding to the desired ester group or groups, using the corresponding carboxylic ...
['C08L114' 'B05D136']
background
12,108,624
QUINOXALINYL DIPEPTIDE HEPATITIS C VIRUS INHIBITORS [SEP] [abstract] The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug, thereof: which inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3-NS4A protease. Consequently, t...
['A61K3821' 'C07D24144' 'A61P3112' 'A61K31498']
abstract
11,334,682
[summary] The present invention may comprise one or more of the features recited in the attached claims, and/or one or more of the following features and combinations thereof. A vehicle safety system for impeding the egress of an occupant through an exit of a vehicle may comprise a gate movably coupled to the vehicle, ...
['B60J700']
summary
11,126,823
[description] FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a device 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Device 10 is made of a unitary body including a base member 12. One embodiment of device 10 is sold under the trade name Microwave Caddy™. FIG. 1 illustrates a first side 14 of base member 12 that includes a plurali...
['B65D2500']
detailed_description
11,646,582
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of level shifter circuits for use between voltage domains, such as, for example, different voltage domains within an integrated circuit. 2. Description of the Prior Art A level shifter circuit is used when there is a need to pass signals from one...
['H03L500']
background
12,027,625
[summary] The invention provides a method for extraction of textual content from hypertext documents (in particular HTML) comprising the steps of: generating for each text document a pruned document model tree comprising merged text nodes by removing selected tag nodes from a document model tree of said text document; ...
['G06F1730']
summary
12,183,584
[claim] 1. A gaming machine capable of repeatedly executing a horse racing game in which a race is executed by use of a plurality of simulated racehorses and an award corresponding to a finish order of the racehorses is generated, the gaming machine comprising: a large-sized display configured to display the race by th...
['A63F924']
claim
12,456,423
[description] The present invention is directed to biomedical devices intended for direct contact with body tissue or body fluid. As used herein, a “biomedical device” is any article that is designed to be used while either in or on mammalian tissues or fluid, and preferably in or on human tissue or fluids. Representat...
['A61F216' 'G02B104' 'A61F214' 'G02C704']
detailed_description
12,109,028
[summary] Conventional methods for preparing a mesostructured thin film have the following problems. In the films of mesostructured material formed by spin-coating, the pore orientation is random. On the other hand, only a limited number of substrates, such as cleaved mica and graphite, can provide a mesostructured fil...
['C08J900']
summary
12,467,502
[claim] 1. An AD converter comprising: an input circuit for taking in an analog signal; a sample-hold circuit for holding the analog signal; an operation circuit for converting the analog signal taken in through the input circuit into a digital signal; and a bus interface for outputting a conversion result of the opera...
['H03M112' 'H03M100']
claim
11,151,457
Information reproducing apparatus and control method therefor [SEP] [abstract] An information reproducing apparatus is disclosed which recovers a video signal and an audio signal from input information, displays the video signal on a display unit, and reproduces the audio signal by a loudspeaker. When restriction infor...
['G11B509']
abstract
12,419,550
[description] Referring initially to FIG. 1, an optical package 100 according to one contemplated embodiment comprises a laser diode 10, coupling optics 20, a wavelength conversion device 30, and a multi-component mounting frame comprising first and second frame components 40, 42. The laser diode 10, coupling optics 20...
['G02B632']
detailed_description
12,107,963
[claim] 1. A method of layer combining based on generating a look-up table in an Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting (ISDB) receiver, said method comprising: obtaining a transmission parameter configuration; generating said look-up table based on said transmission parameter configuration; assembling null transport...
['H04L1228']
claim
12,631,620
[summary] However, in the slot machine described in JP-A-4-058965, the game rate cannot be changed. In the slot machine described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,506,116, the game rate (for example, one dollar) can be changed manually, but the player changes the game rate only of his or her own will. In the above-described gaming m...
['A63F924' 'A63F1300']
summary
11,495,451
[invention] 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the design of content-addressable memories (CAMs) within computer systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to the design of a CAM with multiple banks that achieves a high average capacity by implementing a priority ordering for inse...
['G06F1200']
background
12,052,909
[claim] 1. A method for predicting the appearance of a color print viewed under UV illumination, said method comprising the steps of: printing a multi-colorant target comprising a plurality of color patches each printed using a known coverage of one or more of a plurality of printer colorants; illuminating the target u...
['G06F312']
claim
11,457,168
[summary] Accordingly, the present invention is directed to an exposure apparatus that efficiently cleans particles adhered onto a mask surface inside the exposure apparatus. An exposure apparatus of one aspect of the present invention for exposing a pattern of a mask onto a plate to be exposed, said exposure apparatus...
['G03B2772']
summary