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US20080270976A1-20081030
MANAGEMENT OF GRAPHICAL INFORMATION NOTES
ACCEPTED
20081016
20081030
[]
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Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein information is associated with a program element that is capable of being processed in a software environment generated by an operating system. A graphical information note application is executed in response to a processing of the program element in th...
1. An article of manufacture including code, wherein the code when executed by a computer performs operations, the operations comprising: associating information with a program element that is capable of being processed in a software environment generated by an operating system; executing a graphical information note a...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field The disclosure relates to a method, system, and article of manufacture for the management of graphical information notes. 2. Background Physical “sticky notes” are widely used in office environments. Such physical sticky notes are relatively small physical pieces of paper on which an adhe...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS <EOH>Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein information is associated with a program element that is capable of being processed in a software environment generated by an operating system. A graphical information note application is executed in respo...
BACKGROUND 1. Field The disclosure relates to a method, system, and article of manufacture for the management of graphical information notes. 2. Background Physical “sticky notes” are widely used in office environments. Such physical sticky notes are relatively small physical pieces of paper on which an adhesive has be...
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US20080167134A1-20080710
Drive Shaft and Constant Velocity Joint for It
ACCEPTED
20080625
20080710
[]
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The invention relates to a drive shaft, in particular a longitudinal shaft for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one hollow shaft cross-section and at least one homocinetic joint (1) whose external hub (3) is connected to the hollow shaft cross-section (8).
1. Drive shaft, particularly a longitudinal shaft for motor vehicles, which shaft has at least one hollow shaft section and at least one constant velocity joint, the outer hub of which joint is connected with the hollow shaft section, and which joint is sealed off, with regard to the hollow shaft section, by way of a l...
The invention relates to a drive shaft, particularly a longitudinal shaft for motor vehicles, which shaft has at least one hollow shaft section and at least one constant velocity joint, the outer hub of which joint is connected with the hollow shaft section, and which joint is sealed off, with regard to the hollow shaf...
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US20070298641A1-20071227
Connector assembly
ACCEPTED
20071213
20071227
[]
H01R1315
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This connector assembly comprises a pair of receptacles 1, and an attachment member 2. Each receptacle comprises a housing 10, and substrate terminals 11. The attachment member 2 comprises a pair of holders 20, and connection members 21. The connection members comprise first connection members 21a and second connection...
1. A connector assembly for electrical connection between two printed circuit boards arranged side by side, said connector assembly comprising: a pair of receptacles configured to be mounted on each printed circuit board, respectively, an attachment member connected to said pair of receptacles so as to electrically con...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Japanese Non-examined Patent Publication No. 2000-100501 discloses a connector assembly for electrical connection between two printed circuit boards arranged side by side. As shown in FIG. 16 , this connector assembly comprises a socket 500 mounted on one printed circuit board P 1 and a header...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of a connector assembly in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a plan view of the connector assembly of FIG. 1A . FIG. 1C is a side view of the connector assembly of FIG. 1A . FIG. 2 is a perspective view ...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a connector assembly for electrical connection between two printed circuit boards arranged side by side. BACKGROUND ART Japanese Non-examined Patent Publication No. 2000-100501 discloses a connector assembly for electrical connection between two printed circuit boards ar...
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US20080165136A1-20080710
System and Method for Managing Lists
ACCEPTED
20080625
20080710
[]
G06F3041
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20070628
20120103
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Christie", "inventor_name_first": "Greg", "inventor_city": "San Jose", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Forstall", "inventor_name_first": "Scott", "inventor_city": "Mountain View", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last"...
A computer-implemented method for displaying and managing lists on a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display includes displaying a list of items, detecting a finger contact on a moving-affordance icon, detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display, and in response to detecting t...
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: at a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display, displaying a list of items on the touch screen display; detecting a finger gesture on an edit initiation icon; in response to detecting the finger gesture on the edit initiation icon, displaying moving-affordan...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>As portable electronic devices become more compact, and the number of functions performed by a given device increases, it has become a significant challenge to design a user interface that allows users to easily interact with a multifunction device. This challenge is particularly significant for h...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The above deficiencies and other problems associated with user interfaces for portable devices are reduced or eliminated by the disclosed portable multifunction device. In some embodiments, the device has a touch-sensitive display (also known as a “touch screen”) with a graphical user interface (GUI)...
RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 60/883,808, “System and Method for Managing Lists,” filed Jan. 7, 2007; 60/879,469, “Portable Multifunction Device,” filed Jan. 8, 2007; and 60/879,253, “Portable Multifunction Device,” filed Jan. 7, 2007. All of these app...
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US20080105270A1-20080508
THERAPEUTIC STYLING BRUSH WITH INFUSION DELIVERY
ACCEPTED
20080425
20080508
[]
A45D2422
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20071026
20101207
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DOAN
ROBYN
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The present invention is directed to hair styling tools having the ability to distribute a therapeutic agent into the hair via a porous material.
1. A hair styling tool comprising: a brush head having one or more sections of a porous material; one or more bristles extending from said brush head; and one or more therapeutic agents, wherein said agent is distributed to a user's hair through said one or more sections of porous material in the brush head. 2. The too...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>Use of brushes and/or combs to deliver therapeutic agents to the hair or skin (e.g., scalp) is generally well known in the art, as a means to treat a variety of conditions, including hair color fade, dry hair, dandruff, and the like. For example, Ikemoto et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is directed to a hair styling tool, such as a brush or comb, having the capability to distribute a therapeutic agent via a porous material. In a specific embodiment, the styling tool may distribute more than one therapeutic agent. In various embodiments, the brush or c...
RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/863,234 under 35 USC §119 or 120, filed 27 Oct. 2006, the contents of which is incorporated by reference as if fully expressed fully herein. FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention is directed to hair stylin...
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US20080253819A1-20081016
IMAGE FORMATION DEVICE
ACCEPTED
20081002
20081016
[]
G03G1500
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8139997
20070816
20120320
399
405000
76154.0
PRIMO
ALLISTER
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An image formation device includes an image formation unit, a paper feed unit, a paper discharge unit and a guide unit. The image formation unit prints an image on a recording paper conveyed along an image formation path. The paper feed unit feeds the recording paper to the image formation unit along a paper feed path....
1. An image formation device comprising: an image formation unit configured to print an image on a recording paper conveyed along an image formation path; a paper feed unit configured to feed the recording paper to the image formation unit along a paper feed path; a paper discharge unit configured to discharge the reco...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to an image formation device. More specifically, the present invention relates to an image formation device having a member for guiding recording paper. 2. Background Information A conventional image formation devic...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention was conceived in light of the above problems. It is one object of the present invention to provide an image formation device which requires fewer parts. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an image formation device includes an image formation...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-229731 filed on Aug. 25, 2006. The entire disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-229731 is hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The prese...
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US20070192423A1-20070816
DOCUMENT REMINDER SYSTEM
ACCEPTED
20070801
20070816
[]
G06F1516
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20130129
715
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61650.0
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CAO
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A document reminder system is provided. The system provides a user-friendly interface to a user's existing document management, email, calendar and other systems in order to ensure that an appropriate user is notified when action should be taken on a specific document, and also provides notation to the user indicating ...
1. A document reminder system comprising: a connection with a document management system; a connection with a messaging system; and a database for storing reminder information including information relating to said document management system and said messaging system. 2. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said re...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a modern business environment, proper management of documents and relevant dates is essential to success. A key problem in the management of documents and dates is the tracking of documents through time, whether because of a need to follow up on a document at a given time, gen...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the instant invention is to provide a document reminder system. Another object of the instant invention is to provide a document reminder system that is easy to use. Another object of the instant invention is to provide a document reminder system that is easy to use and...
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/764,845 filed Feb. 4, 2006, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in it entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a document reminder system. More specifically, the present ...
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G06
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US20070264488A1-20071115
METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS USING SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
ACCEPTED
20071031
20071115
[]
B32B516
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9105776
20070514
20150811
136
255000
90874.0
MARTIN
MATTHEW
[{"inventor_name_last": "Lee", "inventor_name_first": "Howard", "inventor_city": "Saratoga", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A photovoltaic device and related methods. The device has a nanostructured material positioned between an electron collecting electrode and a hole collecting electrode. An electron transporting/hole blocking material is positioned between the electron collecting electrode and the nanostructured material. In a specific ...
1. A photovoltaic nanocomposite nanostructured material, comprising: a first nanostructured material and a second nanostructured material; an intermixed region provided between the first nanostructured material and the second nanostructured material; a first electron affinity and a first ionization potential characteri...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic materials. More particularly, the present invention provides a method and structure for manufacture of photovoltaic materials using a thin film process including Group IV materials (e.g., silicon, germanium) and metal oxides...
<SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, techniques related to photovoltaic materials are provided. More particularly, the present invention provides a method and structure for manufacture of photovoltaic materials using a thin film process including Group IV materials (e.g., silic...
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/800,801, filed on May 15, 2006; commonly owned and in the name of Howard W. H. Lee, of which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates ge...
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US20080013988A1-20080117
DEVELOPER SUPPLY CONTAINER
ACCEPTED
20080102
20080117
[]
G03G1508
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7426363
20070803
20080916
399
262000
95987.0
BRASE
SANDRA
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A developer supply container detachably mountable to a developer receiving device having a receiving opening for receiving a developer, an apparatus shutter for opening and closing the receiving opening, the developer supply container including a container body for containing the developer, the container body including...
1-18. (canceled) 19. A developer supply container detachably mountable to a developer receiving apparatus including a receiving opening and an apparatus shutter for opening and closing the receiving opening, wherein said apparatus shutter is in the form of a plate extending in a longitudinal direction of said container...
<SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION AND RELATED ART <EOH>The present invention relates to a developer supply container for supplying the developer receiving apparatus of such an electrophotographic image forming apparatus as a copying machine, a facsimile machine, a printer, etc., with developer. In the field of such an imag...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary object of the present invention is to provide a developer supply container which does not suffer from the problem that as the developer supply container is rotated to open the developer outlet of the developer supply container, the developer supply container is contamina...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION AND RELATED ART The present invention relates to a developer supply container for supplying the developer receiving apparatus of such an electrophotographic image forming apparatus as a copying machine, a facsimile machine, a printer, etc., with developer. In the field of such an image forming ap...
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US20080151251A1-20080626
EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD
ACCEPTED
20080612
20080626
[]
G01N2155
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20071219
20110201
355
068000
84346.0
NGUYEN
HUNG
[{"inventor_name_last": "Saito", "inventor_name_first": "Nobuyuki", "inventor_city": "Utsunomiya-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kawashima", "inventor_name_first": "Haruna", "inventor_city": "Haga-gun", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}]
An exposure apparatus comprising a projection optical system configured to project a pattern image of an original onto a substrate, and a sensor configured to detect light emerging from the projection optical system, the sensor including a light receiving element having a light receiving surface, and an optical member ...
1. An exposure apparatus comprising: a projection optical system configured to project a pattern image of an original onto a substrate; and a sensor configured to detect light emerging from said projection optical system, said sensor including a light receiving element having a light receiving surface, and an optical m...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an exposure apparatus and a device fabrication method. 2. Description of the Related Art An exposure apparatus which projects and transfers a circuit pattern formed on a mask (reticle) onto a substrate such as a wafer via ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an exposure apparatus having a light quantity sensor (light detection sensor) that is advantageous to increasing the NA of exposure light. According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exposure apparatus comprising a projection ...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an exposure apparatus and a device fabrication method. 2. Description of the Related Art An exposure apparatus which projects and transfers a circuit pattern formed on a mask (reticle) onto a substrate such as a wafer via a projectio...
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US20070264906A1-20071115
FACETTING AREA SETTING DEVICE AND EYEGLASS LENS PROCESSING APPARATUS
ACCEPTED
20071031
20071115
[]
B24B5100
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20070502
20080610
451
006000
57366.0
ROSE
ROBERT
[{"inventor_name_last": "YAMAMOTO", "inventor_name_first": "Tadamasa", "inventor_city": "Gamagori-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "SHIBATA", "inventor_name_first": "Ryoji", "inventor_city": "Toyokawa-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}]
A facetting area setting device for setting a facetting area so as to perform a facetting on an edge corner of an eyeglass lens which has been finished, includes: an input unit that inputs a target lens shape; a display unit that displays a front outline graphic based on the input target lens shape; a position setting ...
1. A facetting area setting device for setting a facetting area so as to perform a facetting on an edge corner of an eyeglass lens which has been finished, the facetting area setting device comprising: an input unit that inputs a target lens shape; a display unit that displays a front outline graphic based on the input...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a facetting area setting device for setting a facetting area of an eyeglass lens and an eyeglass lens processing apparatus having the same. There has been suggested an apparatus for facetting an edge corner of an eyeglass lens, which has been finis...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A technical object of the invention is to provide a facetting area setting device for efficiently setting a facetting area of an eyeglass lens and an eyeglass lens processing apparatus having the facetting area setting device. To accomplish the abovementioned object, the invention ha...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a facetting area setting device for setting a facetting area of an eyeglass lens and an eyeglass lens processing apparatus having the same. There has been suggested an apparatus for facetting an edge corner of an eyeglass lens, which has been finished, to be ...
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US20080088463A1-20080417
Fan system and driving control device of motor
ACCEPTED
20080403
20080417
[]
G08B1700
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7671738
20070914
20100302
340
539270
57477.0
PHAM
TOAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Wu", "inventor_name_first": "Chia-Huang", "inventor_city": "Taoyuan Hsien", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Wu", "inventor_name_first": "Yen-Hung", "inventor_city": "Taoyuan Hsien", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": ...
A driving control device of a motor includes a temperature sensing circuit, a comparing circuit, a rotation speed control circuit and a driving circuit. The temperature sensing circuit detects an environmental temperature for generating a sensing signal. The comparing circuit is electrically connected to the temperatur...
1. A driving control device of a motor comprising: a temperature sensing circuit sensing an environmental temperature for generating a sensing signal; a comparing circuit electrically connected to the temperature sensing circuit and comparing the sensing signal with a reference voltage signal for outputting a comparing...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a driving control device, and more particularly to a fan system and a driving control device of a motor. 2. Related Art The heat dissipating problem of an electronic device is more and more important nowadays due to the increase of th...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, the present invention is to provide a fan system and a driving control device of a motor, which having low cost and are suitable for more application fields. The fan system and driving control device of the present invention also have two stages of rotation ...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) on Patent Application No. 095138042 filed in Taiwan, Republic of China on Oct. 16, 2006, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention T...
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UNIVERSAL METHODS AND DEVICE FOR HAND-HELD PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
ACCEPTED
20070621
20070705
[]
H04N718
["H04N718", "H04N716", "H04M100"]
7590992
20070314
20090915
725
023000
63083.0
LONSBERRY
HUNTER
[{"inventor_name_last": "Koplar", "inventor_name_first": "Edward", "inventor_city": "St Lous", "inventor_state": "MO", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Ciardullo", "inventor_name_first": "Daniel", "inventor_city": "Rolla", "inventor_state": "MO", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "With...
A method and system for auxiliary data detection. Data is received on a hand-held device from a display of a signal on a monitor. The signal is visually displayed on the monitor at a frequency. A modulated video signal is received on the hand-held device from a display device. The modulated video signal contains auxili...
1. A method comprising: receiving data on a hand-held device from a display of a signal on a monitor, the signal visually displayed on the monitor at a frequency; receiving a modulated video signal on the hand-held device from a display device, the modulated video signal containing auxiliary data modulated within a vid...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to interactive hand-held devices, and more particularly to methods and apparatuses for receiving and decoding modulated signals for use by hand-held devices, and receiving benefits from receptions of the signals. The hand-held device of the present i...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Among the several objects, features and advantages of the invention may be noted the provision of interactive hand-held devices for carrying out various modes of novel and commercially advantageous signaling, information-transferring, and value-indicating methods. The hand-held devi...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/829,223, filed on Apr. 9, 2001, which claims priority to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/195,542, filed 7 Apr. 2000, Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/207,460, filed 25 May 2000, and Provisiona...
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H04
H04N
7
18
11710486
US20070200242A1-20070830
Semiconductor apparatus
ACCEPTED
20070815
20070830
[]
H01L2352
["H01L2352"]
7884478
20070226
20110208
257
690000
69194.0
TRAN
TRANG
[{"inventor_name_last": "Azuma", "inventor_name_first": "Shoji", "inventor_city": "Tokyo", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}]
In a semiconductor apparatus having a plurality of wiring layers, the semiconductor apparatus includes a bonding pad formed by an uppermost wiring layer, a first-layer plug wire formed by a first lower wiring layer in a region under the bonding pad, and a first conductive plug connecting the bonding pad and the first-l...
1. A semiconductor apparatus having a plurality of wiring layers, the semiconductor apparatus comprising a bonding pad formed by an uppermost wiring layer, a first-layer plug wire formed by a first lower wiring layer in a region under the bonding pad, and a first conductive plug connecting the bonding pad and the first...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a semiconductor apparatus and, in particular, to a semiconductor apparatus having a wiring pattern formed in a region under a bonding pad. Following development of a highly-integrated semiconductor apparatus, a device pattern is more and more miniaturize...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a semiconductor apparatus having a bonding pad which is capable of preventing a wiring from being peeled off or broken due to a mechanical shock during bonding and which allows a fine pass-through wiring to be arranged under the...
This application claims priority to prior Japanese patent application JP 2006-49625, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a semiconductor apparatus and, in particular, to a semiconductor apparatus having a wiring pattern formed in a region un...
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H01
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10595461
US20070216373A1-20070920
Universal Three Phase Controllers For Power Converters
ACCEPTED
20070905
20070920
[]
G05F1613
["G05F1613"]
7471529
20070112
20081230
363
087000
73037.0
PHAM
EMILY
[{"inventor_name_last": "Smedley", "inventor_name_first": "Keyue", "inventor_city": "Aliso Viejo", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Jin", "inventor_name_first": "Taotao", "inventor_city": "Irvine", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
The systems and methods described herein provide for a universal controller capable of controlling multiple types of three phase, two and three level power converters. The universal controller is capable of controlling the power converter in any quadrant of the PQ domain. The universal controller can include a region s...
1. A method of modulating a three-phase three-level power converter comprising a first, a second and a third voltage source, each voltage source being configured to output a time-varying signal and being inductively coupled to a separate input node, each input node being connectable to a first output node, a second out...
<SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Switched power converters are circuits having numerous applications in distributed generation (DG) power systems. FIGS. 1-4 depict four types of commonly used switched power converters. FIG. 1A depicts a two level power factor corrected (PFC) rectifier 102 . Here, PFC rectifier 102 is...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The systems and methods described herein provide for modulation methods for controlling a three phase three level power converter with a controller. In one exemplary embodiment of a modulation method, the power converter includes a first, a second and a third voltage source where each voltage source...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to the field of power converter controllers, and more particularly to systems and methods for the control of power converters with a controller. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Switched power converters are circuits having numerous applications in distributed generation (DG...
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Food container having drinking or refuse cup
ACCEPTED
20081030
20081113
[]
B65B2500
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7882991
20070510
20110208
222
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99984.0
JACYNA
J
[{"inventor_name_last": "Schechter", "inventor_name_first": "Frederick M.", "inventor_city": "Oakland", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A food container particularly configured for use with food products having a refuse component, such as sunflower seeds having shells and cherries having pits. The food container comprises an inner cup having a wall that encloses a receptacle that is open at the top and a chamber that is closed at the bottom. A divider ...
1. A food container for packaging and serving a food product having food-related refuse, said food container comprising: an inner cup having a first wall enclosing an upper receptacle and a lower chamber between an upper end of said first wall and a lower end of said first wall, said upper end of said first wall substa...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A. Field of the Invention The field of the present invention relates generally to the packaging and serving of foods and beverages in multiple use containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to the packaging and serving of foods that have a portion which is eaten ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The food container having a drinking or refuse cup of the present invention solves the problems and provides the benefits identified above. That is to say, the present invention discloses an improved multiple use food container that provides a packaging system which stores a food pro...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS None. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A. Field of the Invention The field of the present invention relates generally to the packaging and serving of foods and beverages in multiple use containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to the packaging and serving of foods ...
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US20080169848A1-20080717
High-Speed Leaf Clock Frequency-Divider/Splitter
ACCEPTED
20080701
20080717
[]
G06F110
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20070117
20110329
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94225.0
LE
DINH
[{"inventor_name_last": "Douskey", "inventor_name_first": "Steven Michael", "inventor_city": "Rochester", "inventor_state": "MN", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Ellavsky", "inventor_name_first": "Matthew Roger", "inventor_city": "Rochester", "inventor_state": "MN", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A novel clock splitter that has a local internal clock frequency-divider is presented. The clock splitter comprises an oscillator clock splitter, wherein the oscillator clock splitter splits an oscillator clock signal into a B clock and a C clock; a clock frequency-divider, wherein the clock frequency-divider selective...
1. A clock splitter comprising: an oscillator clock splitter, wherein the oscillator clock splitter splits an oscillator clock signal into a B clock and a C clock; a clock frequency-divider, wherein the clock frequency-divider selectively suppresses clock pulses in the C clock to generate a slower C clock signal that h...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates in general to the field of electronics, and in particular to timing clocks in electronic circuits. Still more particularly, the present disclosure relates to a clock splitter having an integrated clock frequency-divider. 2. Descrip...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address the problem described above, presented herein is a novel clock splitter that has a local internal clock frequency-divider. The clock splitter comprises an oscillator clock splitter, wherein the oscillator clock splitter splits an oscillator clock signal into a B clock and ...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates in general to the field of electronics, and in particular to timing clocks in electronic circuits. Still more particularly, the present disclosure relates to a clock splitter having an integrated clock frequency-divider. 2. Description of the...
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US20080280258A1-20081113
Preventing Interference Between Tooth Models
ACCEPTED
20081030
20081113
[]
A61C1100
["A61C1100", "A61C300"]
8047846
20071031
20111101
433
213000
70143.0
NELSON
MATTHEW
[{"inventor_name_last": "Wen", "inventor_name_first": "Huafeng", "inventor_city": "Redwood City", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
Systems and methods are disclosed to prevent interference between two physical tooth models in a physical dental arch model by acquiring the coordinates of a plurality of points on the surfaces of each of the two physical tooth models and digitally representing the surfaces of each of the two physical tooth models by a...
1. A method for mounting at least two physical tooth models on a physical dental arch model, comprising: acquiring coordinates of a plurality of points on the surfaces of each of the two physical tooth models; digitally representing the surfaces of each of the two physical tooth models as a mesh of points in three dime...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Orthodontics is the practice of manipulating a patient's teeth to provide better function and appearance. In treatments using fixed appliance, brackets are bonded to a patient's teeth and coupled together with an arched wire. The combination of the brackets and wire provide a force on the teeth ca...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems and methods provide a practical, effective and efficient methods and apparatus to manufacture and construct the physical dental arch model. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for preventing interference between two physical tooth models in a physical den...
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED INVENTIONS The present invention is also related to commonly assigned U.S. patent application, titled “A base for physical dental arch model” by Huafeng Wen, filed November 2004; commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/______, titled “Accurately producing a base for physical de...
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A61C
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US20090094357A1-20090409
ROGUE ROUTER HUNTER
ACCEPTED
20090325
20090409
[]
G06F1516
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20110802
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KHAJURIA
SHRIPAL
[{"inventor_name_last": "Keohane", "inventor_name_first": "Susann Marie", "inventor_city": "Austin", "inventor_state": "TX", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "McBrearty", "inventor_name_first": "Gerald Francis", "inventor_city": "Austin", "inventor_state": "TX", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_na...
A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for discovering an unauthorized router in a network. The process in the illustrative embodiments first obtains a physical address of a suspected router or destination device. A data packet is created which comprises at least a destinati...
1. A computer implemented method for detecting unauthorized routers in a distributed network, the computer implemented method comprising: obtaining a physical address of a destination device; creating a data packet comprising at least a destination media access control field, a destination internet protocol field, and ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system, and in particular to a computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for discovering an unauthorized router in a network. 2. Description of ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for discovering an unauthorized router in a network. The process in the illustrative embodiments first obtains a physical address of a suspected router or destinat...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system, and in particular to a computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for discovering an unauthorized router in a network. 2. Description of the Related...
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US20090043939A1-20090212
Bus node
ACCEPTED
20090128
20090212
[]
G06F1314
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7624219
20070809
20091124
710
305000
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DANG
KHANH
[{"inventor_name_last": "Fuessl", "inventor_name_first": "Bernd", "inventor_city": "Eriskirch", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "DE"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Riehm", "inventor_name_first": "Thomas", "inventor_city": "Konstanz", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "DE"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Schoepe"...
The present invention relates to an apparatus for connection to a communication bus, in particular an apparatus for encoding the status of several emergency devices for communication across an AS-interface. A data code indicative of a collective state of one or more subsets of the emergency devices is communicated duri...
1. A bus node circuit comprising: a coding circuit that receives a plurality of substantially binary input signals and outputs a first output signal and a plurality of other output signals; and a bus interface circuit having a first data input terminal and a plurality of parameter input terminals, wherein said first ou...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for connection to a communication bus. More specifically, it relates to an apparatus for encoding the status of several emergency switches for communication across a so-called AS-interface. 2. Description of t...
<SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a broad aspect, the invention can be seen in an apparatus for coding a plurality of substantially binary input signals and for outputting the coded signals as bus signals for communication on a bus, i.e. as a bus node circuit. Similarly, the invention can be seen in method c...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a non-provisional application claiming no benefit of an earlier filed application. STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST The subject matter of this application was not carried out under contract with the government of the United States. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ...
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US20080081253A1-20080403
Lead plate-attached coin-type battery whose lead plate is attached to exclusively either an outer can or a cap
ACCEPTED
20080318
20080403
[]
H01M202
["H01M202"]
7625666
20070928
20091201
429
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66090.0
CORNO
JAMES
[{"inventor_name_last": "Shose", "inventor_name_first": "Tomoyuki", "inventor_city": "Osaka", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kida", "inventor_name_first": "Katsuyuki", "inventor_city": "Osaka", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kondou", "i...
A lead plate-attached coin-type battery is constituted from a combination of a coin-type battery and a positive lead plate. In the coin-type battery, a negative cap seals the aperture of a positive outer can. In a lateral view, the positive lead plate is crank-shaped, and one end thereof is attached to the outer surfac...
1. A lead plate-attached coin-type battery comprising: an outer can that is made of a conductive material and is shallow pan-shaped; a cap that is made of a conductive material and seals an aperture of the outer can via an insulation member; an electrode assembly including a positive element and a negative element disp...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lead plate-attached coin-type battery whose lead plate is attached to exclusively either an outer can or a cap that covers an aperture of the outer can. 2. Description of the Related Art Lithium secondary batteries are ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been achieved in order to solve the above problems, and an aim thereof is to provide a lead plate-attached coin-type battery that enables reducing the occupied area on the circuit board by soldering an outer can or a cap to a conductive land without a lead ...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lead plate-attached coin-type battery whose lead plate is attached to exclusively either an outer can or a cap that covers an aperture of the outer can. 2. Description of the Related Art Lithium secondary batteries are small, light...
H
H01
H01M
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02
11818366
US20080237539A1-20081002
Green-emitting phosphors and process for producing the same
ACCEPTED
20080917
20081002
[]
C09K1177
["C09K1177"]
7758775
20070614
20100720
252
30140F
95539.0
KOSLOW
CAROL
[{"inventor_name_last": "Chen", "inventor_name_first": "Teng-Ming", "inventor_city": "Hsinchu City", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Chiu", "inventor_name_first": "Yi-Chen", "inventor_city": "Hsinchu City", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}]
This invention relates to a green phosphor and a process for producing the same, wherein the phosphor is represented by a chemical formula: M(Tb1-xLax)4Si3O13, where M includes at least one of Ca and Sr, and 0<x<1, and is obtained by mixing at proper ratios and calcining at a high temperature in an oxygen-containing at...
1. A green phosphor compound, wherein anions of silicates, cations of divalent elements, and a mixture of trivalent elements selected from a group consisting of Tb and La are contained therein. 2. A green phosphor compound wherein said phosphor is represented by a chemical formula: M(Tb1-xLax)4Si3O13, wherein M compris...
<SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a phosphor emitting light of desired color by excitation and a producing process thereof, and particularly to a light-emitting diode device, which emits white light by exciting phosphor with near ultraviolet lights to emit green lights and by combining ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, a green phosphor is provided. The green phosphor is characterized in that cations of silicates, divalent anions, and a compound having trivalent elements such as Tb and La for use in combination are contained therein, where...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a phosphor emitting light of desired color by excitation and a producing process thereof, and particularly to a light-emitting diode device, which emits white light by exciting phosphor with near ultraviolet lights to emit green lights and by combining lights from...
C
C09
C09K
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US20090064401A1-20090312
Toilet Device With Improved Fragrance Delivery
ACCEPTED
20090225
20090312
[]
E03D902
["E03D902"]
7721358
20070911
20100525
4
228100
96327.0
YOUNKINS
KAREN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Park", "inventor_name_first": "Esther", "inventor_city": "Dublin", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Siacunco", "inventor_name_first": "James P.", "inventor_city": "Dublin", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Templ...
Described is a single function or multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-trea...
1. A toilet device having a delayed fragrance burst comprising: an air moving part for mounting inside a toilet tank; an air treatment part in communication with the air moving part; and a delay valve connecting the air moving part and the air treatment part; wherein the delay valve restricts air flow from the air trea...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to single-function and multi-function dispensers and, more specifically, to a device for diffusing an air-treatment concentrate to the ambient air surrounding a toilet and for dispersing a water-treatment concentrate to th...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the principles of the present invention, in one embodiment, a device comprises a water treatment part for mounting inside a toilet tank; an air moving part for mounting inside a toilet tank; an air treatment part in communication with the air moving part; and a bel...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to single-function and multi-function dispensers and, more specifically, to a device for diffusing an air-treatment concentrate to the ambient air surrounding a toilet and for dispersing a water-treatment concentrate to the tank of t...
E
E03
E03D
9
02
11948958
US20090140894A1-20090604
ADAPTIVE ENTROPY CODING COMPRESSION OUTPUT FORMATS
ACCEPTED
20090520
20090604
[]
H03M734
["H03M734"]
7605721
20071130
20091020
341
050000
73528.0
JEANGLAUDE
JEAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Schneider", "inventor_name_first": "James P.", "inventor_city": "Raleigh", "inventor_state": "NC", "inventor_country": "US"}]
The performance (compression ratio) of an entropy coding compressor can be improved by separating its output into two streams: encoded output symbols compressed according to a probability model, and literal symbols that were not present in the probability model when the corresponding input symbol was to be encoded. The...
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: extracting a plurality of literal symbols from an input symbol sequence, each of the plurality of literal symbols corresponding to a first occurrence of the literal symbol within the input symbol sequence; compressing at least two of the plurality of literal symbols together...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Data compression can be used to write all of human knowledge on a pin (in theory, at least). Here's how: take a pin ( FIG. 3 , 300 ) and divide it into twenty-six segments (one segment for each letter, from A to Z). Make a mark 310 along the pin, in the segment corresponding to the first letter of...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not ...
FIELD The invention relates to data compression. More specifically, the invention relates to improving the compression ratio achieved by members of the known class of adaptive entropy coding compression algorithms. BACKGROUND Data compression can be used to write all of human knowledge on a pin (in theory, at least). H...
H
H03
H03M
7
34
11657198
US20070119631A1-20070531
Cutting element with canted interface surface and bit body incorporating the same
ACCEPTED
20070519
20070531
[]
E21B1036
["E21B1036"]
7395885
20070123
20080708
175
432000
91423.0
DANG
HOANG
[{"inventor_name_last": "Eyre", "inventor_name_first": "Ronald", "inventor_city": "Orem", "inventor_state": "UT", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Keshavan", "inventor_name_first": "Madapusi", "inventor_city": "Sandy", "inventor_state": "UT", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Truax", ...
The present invention provides a cutting element having a cylindrical body having a canted end face on which is formed an ultra hard material layer and to a bit incorporating such cutting element. One or a plurality of transition layers may be provided between the ultra hard material layer and the cutting element body.
1. A cutting element comprising: a hard material body having an end surface symmetrical about a plane and a periphery defining a circumference, the end surface comprising a first portion extending to the periphery ad a second portion extending to the periphery, wherein the second portion extends at an angle relative to...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to cutting elements for use in rock bits and more specifically to cutting elements which have a body with a canted cutting face on which is formed. an ultra hard material cutting layer. A cutting element, such as a shear cutter as shown in FIG. 1 , typicall...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a cutting element and a method for making the same. The inventive cutting element has a cylindrical body being made from a hard material such as tungsten carbide, which has a canted end surface. The cutting element or cutter body length, therefore, dec...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/267,644 filed on Nov. 4, 2005 which will issue as U.S. Pat. No. 7,165,636 on Jan. 23, 2007, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/079,293, filed on Feb. 20, 2002, and issued as U.S....
E
E21
E21B
10
36
11778412
US20080018868A1-20080124
CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX LIQUID IN PATTERN FORMING APPARATUS
ACCEPTED
20080110
20080124
[]
G03B2742
["G03B2742", "G21K510"]
7826032
20070716
20101102
355
030000
96129.0
KREUTZER
COLIN
[{"inventor_name_last": "YAMAMOTO", "inventor_name_first": "Taro", "inventor_city": "Koshi-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "KOSUGI", "inventor_name_first": "Hitoshi", "inventor_city": "Koshi-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "YAMA...
A circulation system for a high refractive index liquid includes a first collecting section configured to collect a high refractive index liquid used in an immersion light exposure section; a first supply section configured to supply the high refractive index liquid collected in the first collecting section to a cleani...
1. A circulation system for a high refractive index liquid in a pattern forming apparatus for forming a predetermined resist pattern on a substrate, the apparatus comprising a resist coating/developing section configured to perform a series of processes including resist coating onto the substrate to form a resist film ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a circulation system for a high refractive index liquid, used for circulating the high refractive index liquid in a pattern forming apparatus that includes a resist coating/developing section and an immersion light exposur...
<SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a circulation system for a high refractive index liquid in a pattern forming apparatus, which can decrease the consumption of a cleaning liquid as well as the high refractive index liquid used as a light exposure liquid, without ...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a circulation system for a high refractive index liquid, used for circulating the high refractive index liquid in a pattern forming apparatus that includes a resist coating/developing section and an immersion light exposure section. ...
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G03B
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US20080293533A1-20081127
Nine or Ten Speed Split Clutch Countershaft Automatic Transmission
ACCEPTED
20081112
20081127
[]
F16H4710
["F16H4710"]
7597644
20070521
20091006
475
218000
77657.0
YOUNG
EDWIN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Rodgers, II", "inventor_name_first": "Dane L.", "inventor_city": "Avon", "inventor_state": "MI", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A combination countershaft and planetary gear set transmission is provided that achieves at least nine forward speed ratios and two reverse speed ratios. The transmission includes a main shaft operatively driven by a transmission input member as well as first and second countershafts with each countershaft spaced apart...
1. A transmission comprising: an input member; an output member; first and second countershafts arranged generally parallel to said input and output members; a plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms consisting of: a first and a second rotary clutch spaced apart from one another on said first countershaft; a third ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Motor vehicle powertrains typically include a transmission interposed between the engine and the differential providing torque to the vehicle's driven wheels. Transmissions provide a manual or automated selection of speed ratios between the speed of rotation of the transmission in...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A combination countershaft and planetary gear set transmission is provided that achieves ten forward speed ratios (nine in a preferred embodiment) and two reverse speed ratios while reducing parts complexity, materials usage and transmission size. The transmission includes input memb...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an automatic multi-speed transmission having first and second countershafts and a planetary gear set. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Motor vehicle powertrains typically include a transmission interposed between the engine and the differential providing torque to the vehicle...
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F16
F16H
47
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11657318
US20080172799A1-20080724
Suspended flexible matrix support system
ACCEPTED
20080709
20080724
[]
A47C1700
["A47C1700"]
7832040
20070124
20101116
5
740000
81818.0
CONLEY
FREDRICK
[{"inventor_name_last": "Constantinescu", "inventor_name_first": "Eugen", "inventor_city": "Greensboro", "inventor_state": "NC", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kuchel", "inventor_name_first": "Bernhard W.", "inventor_city": "King", "inventor_state": "NC", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A suspended matrix support structure has a perimeter frame which supports a flexible matrix formed with intersecting flexible members, the ends of which are supported by the perimeter frame. Edges of the flexible members are held within channels which form a frame about the flexible matrix. In one embodiment, the perim...
1. A flexible support system comprising: a frame formed by frame members, the frame members having a generally rectangular cross-section with a bottom surface and top surface; a flexible matrix comprised of a plurality of intersecting flexible members and at least one channel engaged with ends of at least some of the f...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mattresses, and foundations (or “box springs”) for supporting sleeping mattresses have traditionally been constructed with the basic materials of textiles, including natural and synthetic materials for padding and comfort, and wood and steel components for structural support. For ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a new type of flexible support system which utilizes a suspended flexible matrix. The flexible support system can be configured and used as a mattress or mattress foundation of any size. In one embodiment, a suspended flexible matrix support system is formed ...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The disclosure is in the general field of support structures, including flexible support structures. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mattresses, and foundations (or “box springs”) for supporting sleeping mattresses have traditionally been constructed with the basic materials of textiles, including na...
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A47
A47C
17
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11847694
US20070290850A1-20071220
Radio Frequency Identification Devices, Remote Communication Devices, Identification Systems, Communication Methods, and Identification Methods
ACCEPTED
20071205
20071220
[]
G08B1314
["G08B1314"]
7532121
20070830
20090512
340
571000
57477.0
PHAM
TOAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Trosper", "inventor_name_first": "Scott", "inventor_city": "Meridian", "inventor_state": "ID", "inventor_country": "US"}]
The present invention provides radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods. A radio frequency identification device according to one aspect includes a substrate; communication circuitry coupled with the substrate and con...
1-50. (canceled) 51. A method of tracking inventory, the method comprising: placing one or more items at a first location, the one or more items having a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached thereto; providing one or more interrogators identifying information associated with the RFID tag; transmitting by ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Wireless communication systems including electronic identification devices, such as radio frequency identification devices (RFIDs), are known in the art. Such devices are typically used for inventory tracking. As large numbers of objects are moved in inventory, product manufactur...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods. A remote communication device including a radio frequency identification device according to one aspect of ...
TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to radio frequency identification devices, remote communication devices, identification systems, communication methods, and identification methods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Wireless communication systems including electronic identification devices, such as radio frequency ident...
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US20090152382A1-20090618
CORDLESS SPRAY GUN WITH AN ON-BOARD COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE
ACCEPTED
20090604
20090618
[]
A62C502
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8025243
20071214
20110927
239
526000
60911.0
NGUYEN
DINH
[{"inventor_name_last": "Charpie", "inventor_name_first": "Mark E.", "inventor_city": "Ottawa Lake", "inventor_state": "MI", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A system, in certain embodiments, may include a spray coating device having a self-contained air system. The self-contained air system is adapted to supply a desired amount of air pressure within the spray coating device. Further, the self-contained air system comprises only an air blower rendering the spray coating de...
1. A system for spraying a coating fluid, comprising: a spray coating device, comprising: a spray gun; and an air flow generator mounted to the spray gun, wherein the air flow generator is a non-reciprocating device. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the air flow generator is powered by a battery. 3. The system of clai...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present technique relates generally to spray application devices, such as spray guns, lawn sprayers, and so forth used to apply atomized liquids. More specifically, the present technique relates to a cordless atomizing device. Spray coating devices, otherwise known as spray guns, typically rec...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION <EOH>A system, in certain embodiments, may include a cordless spray coating device, i.e., spray gun having an on-board power, air and fluid supply. In one embodiment, the spray coating device comprises a body, a spray head coupled to the body and a liquid passage extending through the body, the ...
BACKGROUND The present technique relates generally to spray application devices, such as spray guns, lawn sprayers, and so forth used to apply atomized liquids. More specifically, the present technique relates to a cordless atomizing device. Spray coating devices, otherwise known as spray guns, typically receive fluid,...
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Method for Realizing the Synchronous Authentication Among the Different Authentication Control Devices
ACCEPTED
20070919
20071004
[]
H04L900
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20070129
20121218
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ANDERSON
MICHAEL
[{"inventor_name_last": "Jin", "inventor_name_first": "Tao", "inventor_city": "Guangdong Province", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CN"}]
A method for realizing the synchronous authentication among the different authentication control devices is provided. The user accesses the network and initiates the authentication by the slave authentication control device. Then the master authentication control device obtains the authentication information of the use...
1. A method for implementing synchronous authentication among different authentication control devices, comprising: a user accessing a network and initiating an authentication via a slave authentication control device; a master authentication control device acquiring the user's authentication information from the slave...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are a lot of different service providers such as operators, ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ICP (Internet Content Provider) in current communication networks, and each of the service providers can provide various services for the access users independently or cooperativ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for implementing synchronous authentication among different authentication control devices, which simplifies the login and authentication procedure when the user accesses the network, and guarantees the reliable control and manag...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of network authentication technology, particularly to a method for implementing synchronous authentication among different authentication control devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There are a lot of different service providers such as operators, ISP (...
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Method for transmitting/receiving feedback information in a multi-antenna system supporting multiple users, and feedback system supporting the same
ACCEPTED
20110511
20110526
[]
H04L2700
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20121120
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STEVENS
BRIAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Kim", "inventor_name_first": "Ho-Jin", "inventor_city": "Seoul", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kim", "inventor_name_first": "Sung-Jin", "inventor_city": "Suwon-si", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Li", "inventor...
A method for transmitting/receiving feedback information in a multi-antenna system using a closed-loop scheme supporting multiple users, and a feedback system supporting the same. Multiple feedback protocol scenarios are predefined on the basis of communication environments affecting feedback information configurations...
1. A method for transmitting feedback information in a receiver of a multi-antenna system using a closed-loop scheme supporting multiple users, comprising: selecting from a plurality of feedback protocol scenarios a feedback protocol scenario based on a communication environment; generating feedback information mapped ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a multi-antenna system using a closed-loop scheme, and more particularly to a method for transmitting/receiving feedback information in a multi-antenna system supporting multiple users, and a feedback system supp...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An aspect of the present invention is to address at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at, least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for receiving feedback information when the feedback infor...
PRIORITY This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) of an application filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Mar. 16, 2006 and assigned Ser. No. 60/782,626 and an application filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Oct. 24, 2006 and assigned Serial No. 2006-103696, the en...
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US20080131080A1-20080605
Apparatus and method using compressed codes for scheduling broadcast information recording
ACCEPTED
20080521
20080605
[]
H04N700
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8233773
20070529
20120731
386
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67828.0
CHEVALIER
ROBERT
[{"inventor_name_last": "Yuen", "inventor_name_first": "Henry C.", "inventor_city": "Redondo Beach", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kwoh", "inventor_name_first": "Daniel S.", "inventor_city": "Rolling Hills Estates", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
Digital compressed codes, associated with advertisements enable a user to selectively record additional information, which would be broadcast on a television channel at a later time. The advertisement could be print advertisement or broadcast advertisement on television or radio. The user enters the digital code (I cod...
1. An apparatus for using compressed codes for information broadcast recording that comprises: an interface that receives compressed codes each having at least one digit and each representative of, and compressed in length from, a combination including a set of channel, time-of-day and length commands for an informatio...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to video cassette recorder systems and particularly to the timer preprogramming feature of video cassette recorders (VCRs) and to an apparatus and method for using encoded information to shorten the time required to perform timer preprogramming and...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A principal object of the invention is to provide an improved system for the selection and entering of channel, date, time and length (CDTL) information required for timer preprogramming of a VCR which is substantially simpler, faster and less error-prone than present techniques. Ano...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of U.S. patent Ser. No. 10/272,232, filed Oct. 15, 2002, and to be issued on Dec. 23, 2003, as U.S. Pat. No. 6,668,133, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/374,137 filed Aug. 10, 1999, which is a divisional of U.S. patent applicat...
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US20080087538A1-20080417
Process and Device For Producing Horizontally Tamped Coal Cakes
ACCEPTED
20080401
20080417
[]
B30B100
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20101019
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NGUYEN
THUKHANH
[{"inventor_name_last": "Schuecker", "inventor_name_first": "Franz-Josef", "inventor_city": "Castrop-Rauxel", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "DE"}]
A process and device are disclosed for producing horizontally tamped coal cakes for coking in the oven chamber of a coking oven, the coal cakes being formed in a compression mould by stationary compression tools which work in the horizontal direction and with a stroke having a strictly limited length. The compression m...
1-21. (canceled) 22. A hydraulic pressing device for the production of compacted coal cake from bulk coal for use in a coke oven, the hydraulic pressing device comprising at least one hydraulic plunger, a mold, a removable cake carrier plate placed onto the bottom of the mold, a delivery chute arranged above the mold, ...
The invention relates to an apparatus and a process for the horizontal production of a pressed coal cake for the purpose of coking the coal cake in the oven chamber of a coke oven, fixed pressing tools being used which operate horizontally and with a closely limited stroke. Devices and processes for the tamping of coal...
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US20090122383A1-20090514
MEMS Michelson Interferometer and Method of Fabrication
ACCEPTED
20090429
20090514
[]
G02B2600
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HWA
[{"inventor_name_last": "Reyes", "inventor_name_first": "David", "inventor_city": "Boston", "inventor_state": "MA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Schildkraut", "inventor_name_first": "E. Robert", "inventor_city": "Waltham", "inventor_state": "MA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "...
An interferometer system includes an optical bench and at least two mirror structures, being patterned from one or more layers on the optical bench and erected to extend substantially perpendicularly to the bench to define two interferometer arms to provide a Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) interferometer. The ...
1. An interferometer system, comprising: an optical bench; and at least two mirror structures, being patterned from one or more layers on the optical bench and erected to extend substantially perpendicularly to the bench to define at least one beam path. 2. An interferometer system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An interferometer generates an interference pattern when two waves of the same frequency constructively or destructively add. Generally, interferometers measure the variation of intensity at a function of path difference in the interferometer's arms. A common type of interferomete...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to the field of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and more particularly to MEMS that include out-of-plane structures. The invention concerns the application of such structures to the implementation of an interferometer, including larger s...
RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/987,971, filed on Nov. 14, 2007, and is related to U.S. Application No. ______, filed on an even date herewith, by the same inventors, entitled Miniature Fourier Transform Spectrometer and Method of Opera...
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US20080190959A1-20080814
Modular system for the delivery of hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic materials
ACCEPTED
20080730
20080814
[]
B67D562
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7770760
20070212
20100810
222
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99781.0
NICOLAS
FREDERICK
[{"inventor_name_last": "McGuffey", "inventor_name_first": "Grant", "inventor_city": "Springfield", "inventor_state": "TN", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Bourget", "inventor_name_first": "Daniel D.", "inventor_city": "Hendersonville", "inventor_state": "TN", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_na...
A modular system, for delivering hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic materials, comprises a modular metering assembly, having a plurality of metering stations disposed therein, which is able to be attachably and detachably mounted upon a modular tank or supply assembly. Alternatively, one or more of the plurality ...
1. A modular system for delivering a fluid material, comprising: a modular supply assembly for supplying a fluid material; a modular metering assembly comprising a plurality of separate metering stations wherein each one of said plurality of separate metering stations comprises a plurality of metering pumps for outputt...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In connection with the delivery of hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic materials for use in implementing various or different hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic material deposition or application procedures, conventional practices have dictated that depending upon, or a...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The foregoing and other objectives are achieved in accordance with the teachings and principles of the present invention through the provision of a new and improved modular system for the delivery of hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic materials wherein, for example, a modular m...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic material dispensing systems, and more particularly to a new and improved modular system for the delivery of hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic materials wherein, for example, a modular metering assembly, hav...
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US20080058879A1-20080306
Electrical Muscle Controller
ACCEPTED
20080220
20080306
[]
A61N139
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8306617
20071031
20121106
607
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84523.0
JOHNSON
NICOLE
[{"inventor_name_last": "Ben-Haim", "inventor_name_first": "Shlomo", "inventor_city": "Haifa", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "IL"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Darvish", "inventor_name_first": "Nissim", "inventor_city": "Haifa", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "IL"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Fenster", ...
A method of modifying the force of contraction of at least a portion of a heart chamber, including providing a subject having a heart, comprising at least a portion having an activation, and applying a non-excitatory electric field having a given duration, at a delay after the activation, to the portion, which causes t...
1. A method of treating abnormal activation of the heart, the method comprising: detecting fibrillation in a heart or a portion thereof, and applying to said heart or a portion thereof a non-excitatory electric field of a magnitude, shape, duty cycle, phase, frequency and duration suitable to stop the fibrillation wher...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The heart is a muscular pump whose mechanical activation is controlled by electrical stimulation generated at a right atrium and passed to the entire heart. In a normal heart, the electrical stimulation that drives the heart originates as action potentials in a group of pacemaker...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of some aspects of the present invention to provide a method of locally controlling the electrical and/or mechanical activity of cardiac muscle cells, in situ. Preferably, continuous control is applied. Alternatively, discrete control is applied. Further preferably, ...
RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to the following U.S. and Israeli applications, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference: U.S. provisional application 60/009,769, titled “Cardiac Electromechanics”, filed on Jan. 11, 1996, Israel application 116,699, titled “Cardiac Electrome...
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US20090093900A1-20090409
Production Moving Line System and Method
ACCEPTED
20090325
20090409
[]
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20091006
700
113000
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PATEL
RAMESH
[{"inventor_name_last": "Reeves", "inventor_name_first": "Brad J.", "inventor_city": "Everett", "inventor_state": "WA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Bradley", "inventor_name_first": "James S.", "inventor_city": "Arlington", "inventor_state": "WA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": ...
A production moving line system. An illustrative embodiment of the production moving line system includes at least one metallic guide strip and at least one tow vehicle which may be adapted to follow the guide strip. The tow vehicle may include control circuitry and a power source and a wireless transceiver connected t...
1. A production moving line system, comprising: at least one metallic guide strip; at least one tow vehicle adapted to follow said guide strip; said at least one tow vehicle comprises control circuitry and a power source and a wireless transceiver connected to said control circuitry; an assembly fixture cart coupled to...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Part moving lines may be used in assembly facilities to shuttle parts among multiple work stations. A conventional part moving line may utilize an automated guided vehicle (AGV) on which the part is placed and transported among and between the work stations. However, conventional part moving lines...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The disclosure is generally directed to a production moving line system. An illustrative embodiment of the production moving line system includes at least one metallic guide strip and at least one tow vehicle which may be adapted to follow the guide strip. The tow vehicle may include control circuitr...
TECHNICAL FIELD The disclosure relates to production moving line systems and methods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a production moving line system and method in which multiple line-following tow vehicles are controlled wirelessly by a central computer. BACKGROUND Part moving lines may be used in assembl...
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US20080284541A1-20081120
Bulk acoustic device and method for fabricating
ACCEPTED
20081105
20081120
[]
H03H900
["H03H900"]
7982363
20070514
20110719
310
31300R
63833.0
GORDON
BRYAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Chitnis", "inventor_name_first": "Ashay", "inventor_city": "Goleta", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A method for fabricating a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) device comprising providing a growth substrate and growing an Group-III nitride epitaxial layer on the growth substrate. A first electrode is deposited on the epitaxial layer. A carrier substrate is provided and the growth substrate, epitaxial layer and first electrod...
1. A method for fabricating a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) device, comprising: providing a growth substrate; growing a Group-III nitride epitaxial layer on said growth substrate; depositing a first electrode on said epitaxial layer; providing a carrier substrate; flip-chip mounting said growth substrate, epitaxial layer an...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to acoustic wave devices and more particularly to Group-III nitride based bulk acoustic devices and methods for fabricating the devices. 2. Description of the Related Art Acoustic wave is a form of disturbance involving material def...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of a method for fabricating a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) device according to the present invention provides a growth substrate and growing an epitaxial layer on the growth substrate. A first electrode is deposited on the epitaxial layer. A carrier substrate is provided a...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to acoustic wave devices and more particularly to Group-III nitride based bulk acoustic devices and methods for fabricating the devices. 2. Description of the Related Art Acoustic wave is a form of disturbance involving material deformation. D...
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US20080085984A1-20080410
PREPARATION OF RADIOLABELLED HALOAROMATICS VIA POLYMER-BOUND INTERMEDIATES
ACCEPTED
20080325
20080410
[]
C08G7912
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7658910
20070905
20100209
424
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60271.0
JONES
DAMERON
[{"inventor_name_last": "Hunter", "inventor_name_first": "Duncan", "inventor_city": "London", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CA"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Zhu", "inventor_name_first": "Xizhen", "inventor_city": "London", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CA"}]
According to a first aspect of the invention, a process is disclosed for the preparation of radiolabelled haloaromatic compounds. According to a second aspect of the invention, intermediate precursor insoluble polymer compounds used in the preparation of the radiolabelled haloaromatics are disclosed, as well as process...
1-23. (canceled) 24. A process of preparing an intermediate insoluble polymer compound of formula: comprising reacting a compound of the formula: with a 1-(3-bromobenzyl)-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-1,2,5-azadisilolidine compound of the structural formula: 25. A process for preparing an intermediate insoluble polymer compound ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>A number of radiolabelled haloaromatic compounds have found application in nuclear medicine. For example, meta-iodobenzylguanidine (“MIBG”), when radiolabelled with the iodine atom, is used in nuclear medicine as either an imaging agent for diagnosis, or as a therapeutic agent for neural cres...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, the preferred embodiment thereof will now be described in detail by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1A shows the 119 Sn MAS NMR spectrum for Polymer 1; FIG. 1B shows the ...
TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to the preparation of a radiopharmaceutical. In particular, this invention relates to a process for the preparation a radiolabelled haloaromatic, as well as intermediate precursor compounds used in the process. BACKGROUND ART A number of radiolabelled haloaromatic compounds have f...
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Anchor assembly
ACCEPTED
20081029
20081113
[]
A62B3700
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8025125
20071030
20110927
182
003000
63623.0
CHIN-SHUE
ALVIN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Vetesnik", "inventor_name_first": "Jan", "inventor_city": "Winnipeg", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CA"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Hamilton", "inventor_name_first": "Garry Ernest John", "inventor_city": "Rosenort", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CA"}]
An anchor assembly includes a base to which at least one connector and three legs are operatively connected. The connector provides an anchorage point for connection to a lifeline. The legs are secured to a support structure. The legs are reinforced proximate the base and when a force is exerted on the at least one con...
1. An anchor assembly for connection to a support structure, comprising: a base having a top and a bottom; at least one connector connected to the base proximate the top and configured and arranged for connection to a lifeline; and at least three legs each having a first end and a second end, the first ends connected t...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various occupations place people in precarious positions at relatively dangerous heights, thereby creating a need for fall protection and fall arrest safety apparatus. Among other things, such apparatus may include a lifeline operatively connected to an anchorage member secured to...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention provides an anchor assembly for connection to a support structure including a base, at least one connector, and at least three legs. The base has a top and a bottom. The at least one connector is connected to the base proximate the top and is confi...
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/856,608, filed Nov. 3, 2006. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an anchor assembly for anchoring fall protection and fall arrest safety apparatus to a support structure. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various occupa...
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US20080117326A1-20080522
OPTICAL DEVICE, IMAGING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD FOR OPTICAL DEVICE, AND PROGRAM
ACCEPTED
20080509
20080522
[]
H04N5225
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8031254
20071119
20111004
348
335000
97956.0
TREHAN
AKSHAY
[{"inventor_name_last": "Nishio", "inventor_name_first": "Akihiro", "inventor_city": "Yokohama-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}]
An optical device which allows size and cost reductions and enables simultaneous capture of images taken by a first optical system and images taken by a composite optical system composed of the first optical system and a second optical system. A first optical system is adapted to form a first image. A second optical sy...
1. An optical device for use in imaging, comprising: a first optical system adapted to form a first image; and a second optical system disposed on a subject side of said first optical system, and adapted to form a second image within the first image formed by said first optical system. 2. An optical device according to...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical device, an imaging device, a control method for the optical device, and a program applied to realize an imaging optical system suitable for an apparatus such as a monitoring-use digital camera or video camera. 2...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an optical device, an imaging device, a control method for the optical device, and a program which allow size and cost reductions and enable simultaneous capture of images taken by a first optical system and images taken by a composite optical system co...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical device, an imaging device, a control method for the optical device, and a program applied to realize an imaging optical system suitable for an apparatus such as a monitoring-use digital camera or video camera. 2. Descripti...
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US20090118292A1-20090507
CYTOKINE INHIBITORS
ACCEPTED
20090423
20090507
[]
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20110111
514
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CECILIA
[{"inventor_name_last": "Deng", "inventor_name_first": "Wei", "inventor_city": "Shanghai", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CN"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Su", "inventor_name_first": "Wei-Guo", "inventor_city": "Shanghai", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "CN"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Cai", "inventor...
A compound of Formula I: Each variable is defined in the specification. This invention relates to a method of decreasing a level of a cytokine (e.g., TNFα or interlukine such as IL-1β) in a subject with a compound of Formula I. It also relates to a method of treating a disorder mediated by an overproduction of a cytoki...
1. A compound of Formula I: wherein A is deleted, (CR′R″)n in which n is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, or a heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of in which each of R′ and R″, independently, is H or C1-10 alkyl, and R′″ is H or C1-10 alkyl, in which C1-10 alkyl is optionally substituted by halo, C(O)Ra, ORb, SRb, S(O)2Rb,...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), a mononuclear cytokine, is predominately produced by monocytes and macrophages. It possesses various biological activities: (1) killing cancer cells or inhibiting growth of cancer cells, (2) enhancing the phagocytosis of neutrophilic granulocytes, (3) up-regulat...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This invention is based on surprising discoveries that imidazole compounds significantly inhibited production of cytokines, including TNFα and interleukin (e.g., IL-1β, IL-2, or IL-6) in mice and rats. These compounds are potentially useful in treating disorders mediated by abnormal levels of cytokin...
BACKGROUND Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), a mononuclear cytokine, is predominately produced by monocytes and macrophages. It possesses various biological activities: (1) killing cancer cells or inhibiting growth of cancer cells, (2) enhancing the phagocytosis of neutrophilic granulocytes, (3) up-regulating the pro...
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US20080136699A1-20080612
ALGORITHM ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
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20080530
20080612
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Provided is an algorithm analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The algorithm ADC obtains two digital outputs through different capacitor connections for one analog input signal and adds the digital output signals to obtain a final output value, so that a mismatch factor of the capacitor is removed to minimize a linearity ...
1. An algorithm analog-to-digital converter (ADC), comprising: a sample-and-hold amplifier (SHA) for sampling and holding an input analog voltage; two flash ADCs for converting one analog input signal into two digital signals n1 and n2 through different capacitor connections and outputting the two digital signals; one ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an algorithm analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and, more particularly, to an algorithm ADC in which a linearity limitation resulting from capacitor mismatch and power consumption are minimized. The present invention has been produced from ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an algorithm ADC in which two digital output signals are obtained through different capacitor connections for one analog input signal, and the digital output signals are added to obtain a final output value, whereby a linearity limitation resultin...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2006-123205, filed Dec. 6, 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an algorithm ana...
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SPLITTING WRITES BETWEEN A STORAGE CONTROLLER AND REPLICATION ENGINE
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20090205
20090219
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Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for splitting writes between a storage controller and replication engine. A splitter executing in a storage controller manages access to primary volumes. An initialization command is received to communicate with a replication engine. A replication command is rec...
1. A method to replicate data performed by a splitter executing in a storage controller managing access to primary volumes, comprising: receiving an initialization command to communicate with a replication engine; receiving a replication command for one primary volume; indicating the primary volume as subject to replic...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method, system, and article of manufacture for splitting writes between a storage controller and replication engine. 2. Description of the Related Art In current network storage systems, a splitter can be implemented in ...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for splitting writes between a storage controller and replication engine. A splitter executing in a storage controller manages access to primary volumes. An initialization command is received to communicate with a replication engine. A replica...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method, system, and article of manufacture for splitting writes between a storage controller and replication engine. 2. Description of the Related Art In current network storage systems, a splitter can be implemented in a host or a...
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MEMORY DEVICE INTERFACE METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS
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20090219
20090305
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Apparatus and systems may include a substrate, an interface chip disposed on the substrate, a first memory die having a plurality of memory arrays disposed on the interface chip, the first memory die coupled to a plurality of through wafer interconnects (TWI), and a second memory die having a plurality of memory arrays...
1. An apparatus comprising: a substrate; an interface chip disposed on the substrate; a first memory die having at least one memory array disposed on the interface chip, the first memory die coupled to a plurality of through wafer interconnects (TWI); and a second memory die having at least one memory array disposed on...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Many electronic devices, such as personal computers, workstations, computer servers, mainframes and other computer related equipment, including printers, scanners and hard disk drives, make use of memory devices that provide a large data storage capability, while attempting to incur low power cons...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Various embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings. FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a memory system, according to various embodiments of the invention. FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of a memory s...
BACKGROUND Many electronic devices, such as personal computers, workstations, computer servers, mainframes and other computer related equipment, including printers, scanners and hard disk drives, make use of memory devices that provide a large data storage capability, while attempting to incur low power consumption. On...
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Musical Performance Self-Training Apparatus
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20080318
20080403
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The apparatus of the present invention improves training efficiency, and monotonous repetition of training is avoided. A unit acceptance judgment section (4) judges whether all performance of the units in the current rank have reached an acceptable standard or not. When all performance is accepted, a unit in an upper r...
1. A musical performance self-training apparatus constructed such that performance instruction information generated based on performance data is displayed to give a performance instruction, and when notes are played at a pitch as instructed by the performance instruction, process proceeds to the next performance instr...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a musical performance self-training apparatus, and more specifically, relates to a musical performance self-training apparatus that can enable efficient lesson by designating a lesson part of music to be performed, corres...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is the first object of the present invention to provide a musical performance self-training apparatus, which makes it possible to repetitively train for a part having not mastered yet, to thereby efficiently master the entire music. It is the second object of the present inventio...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/649,874, filed Aug. 26, 2003 which claims priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-259369, filed on Sep. 4, 2002, Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-264177, filed on Sep. 10, 2002, Japanese Patent Ap...
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STABILITY RECOVERY FOR AN ON-FREQUENCY RF REPEATER WITH ADAPTIVE ECHO CANCELLATION
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20080501
20080515
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A wireless repeater includes an internal feedback path for adaptively cancelling an echo between an output antenna and an input antenna. The internal feedback path employs an adaptive algorithm implementing a list having a plurality of list elements. Each list element has one or more echo cancellation parameters and on...
1. A wireless repeater, comprising: an input antenna for receiving an input signal; an output antenna for outputting an amplified signal; an amplifier for amplifying the received input signal and providing the output amplified signal to the output antenna; and an internal feedback path for adaptively cancelling an echo...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to radio frequency (RF) repeaters. More particularly, the present invention relates to stability recovery system and method for an on-frequency RF repeater. 2. Description of the Prior Art and Related Information In a wireles...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, the following system and methods provide improved stability recovery for an RF repeater with adaptive echo cancellation. In one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a wireless repeater, including an input antenna for receiving an input signal, an out...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority under 35 USC section 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/859,152, filed Nov. 15, 2006, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention T...
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SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CANCEL A BLINDLY-TRANSFERRED CALL
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20080723
20080807
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A system and method to cancel a blindly-transferred call in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) includes receiving a call request from an endpoint and selecting a first call agent to handle the call request. A blind transfer of the call request is initiated to the first call agent. It is determined whether the first call...
1. A method to cancel a blindly-transferred call in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), comprising: receiving a call request from an endpoint; selecting a first call agent to handle the call request; initiating a blind transfer of the call request to the first call agent; determining whether the first call agent is avai...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A Private Branch exchange (PBX) and a call center may work together in an environment. The call center may blindly transfer a call to a call agent of the PBX. If the call agent is unavailable or busy, however, the call center continues to attempt to transfer the call to the busy call agent.
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, disadvantages and problems associated with previous techniques to cancel a blindly-transferred call may be reduced or eliminated. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system and method to cancel a blindly-transferred call ...
TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates generally to communication services, and more specifically, to a system and method to cancel a blindly-transferred call. BACKGROUND A Private Branch exchange (PBX) and a call center may work together in an environment. The call center may blindly transfer a call to a call agent of...
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DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING DISPOSABLE CASSETTE
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20081222
20090108
[]
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A dialysis system includes a dialysis instrument; a disposable cassette, the cassette including a rigid portion defining at least one pumping chamber, a pouch fitted over the rigid portion, the pouch including at least one flexible sheet sealed so as to provide a sealed environment inside the pouch; and wherein the ins...
1. A dialysis system comprising: a dialysis instrument; a disposable cassette, the cassette including a rigid portion defining at least one pumping chamber, a pouch fitted over the rigid portion, the pouch including at least one flexible sheet sealed so as to provide a sealed environment inside the pouch; and wherein t...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The examples discussed below relate generally to medical fluid delivery. More particularly, the examples disclose systems, methods and apparatuses for automated peritoneal dialysis (“APD”). Due to various causes, a person's renal system can fail. Renal failure produces several physiological derang...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure describes an improved automated peritoneal dialysis (“APD”) system, however, many of the teachings herein are applicable to other medical fluid treatments, especially other renal failure therapy treatments, such as hemodialysis (“HD”), hemofiltration (“HF”), hemodiafiltration (...
BACKGROUND The examples discussed below relate generally to medical fluid delivery. More particularly, the examples disclose systems, methods and apparatuses for automated peritoneal dialysis (“APD”). Due to various causes, a person's renal system can fail. Renal failure produces several physiological derangements. The...
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Differential multiplexing with pattern recognition
ACCEPTED
20120502
20120517
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C40B3000
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20130604
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This novel form of multiplexing allows the user to probe for multiple targets and simultaneously identify a specific target. An example of solutions provided here comprises: providing one or more assay mixes for a number of targets (the number of assay mixes is less than the number of targets); providing a number of re...
1. A method of screening, said method comprising: providing one or more assay mixes for a plurality of targets; wherein the number of assay mixes is less than the number of targets; providing a plurality of reference patterns; wherein each of said reference patterns is associated with one of said targets; preparing ali...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to assays and more particularly to screening biological samples for a variety of targets. For example, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a powerful molecular technique that allows one to amplify a particular segment of DNA. This technique has been applied to...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This novel form of multiplexing allows the user to probe for multiple targets and simultaneously identify a specific target. An example of solutions provided here comprises: providing one or more assay mixes for a number of targets (the number of assay mixes is less than the number o...
RELATED APPLICATION, AND RIGHTS OF THE GOVERNMENT This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/792,804, filed Apr. 18, 2006, the entire text of which is incorporated herein by reference. The invention described herein may be manufactured and used by or for th...
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System and method for simultaneous display of multiple tables
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20081030
20081113
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In a system and method for displaying hierarchically related data, a processor may display in a single display window of a display device respective representations of a plurality of hierarchically related data records in accordance with the hierarchical relationship, where each of at least two of the representations i...
1. A method for displaying hierarchically related data, comprising: simultaneously displaying in a display window respective representations of a plurality of hierarchically related data records in accordance with the hierarchical relationship; wherein: each of at least two of the representations includes a respective ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Data can be arranged in an hierarchical fashion by a logical assignment of various data elements to classes and sub-classes of data. To allow a user to easily search for a particular data element, a tree structure is often displayed which can be traversed until the sought data element is found. Fo...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram that illustrates components of a system according to an example embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a screenshot of a display including nested tables arranged according to an example embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is flowchar...
BACKGROUND Data can be arranged in an hierarchical fashion by a logical assignment of various data elements to classes and sub-classes of data. To allow a user to easily search for a particular data element, a tree structure is often displayed which can be traversed until the sought data element is found. For example, ...
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Sharing Live Appliances
ACCEPTED
20080123
20080207
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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program apparatus, implementing techniques for publishing, subscribing to, or playing live appliances. A live appliance includes a current virtual machine image. In publishing, a proxy file of a live appliance file type is provided to the publisher. The type is mapped...
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving in a computer a request to run a live appliance, the live appliance providing a computing environment that a user can run on the computer, the live appliance being defined by a data source that includes a version description for a current version of a virtual machi...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This specification relates to creating, publishing, subscribing to, and using virtual machines. A virtual machine is software construct that appears to be hardware on which a guest operating system and applications can be installed. In an emulator implementation, the virtual machine is an emulato...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This specification describes technologies for publishing, distributing, and subscribing to one or more live appliances. A live appliance includes a virtual machine image, and generally a sequence of virtual machine images. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification ...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Patent Application No. 60/835,258, titled “Sharing Live Appliances,” filed Aug. 2, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND This specification relates to creating, publishing, subscribing to, ...
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Methods for Bulk Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes
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20080828
20080911
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C01B3102
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20100629
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STUART
[{"inventor_name_last": "Gogotsi", "inventor_name_first": "Yury", "inventor_city": "Ivyland", "inventor_state": "PA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
Methods for synthesizing single-wall carbon nanotubes by extracting metals from a carbide by halogen treatment at a temperature ranging between 700 to 1700° C. at ambient or low pressure are provided.
1. A method for synthesizing single-wall carbon nanotubes comprising extracting metals from a carbide by halogen treatment at a temperature ranging between 700 to 1700° C. at ambient or low pressure. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the carbide does not comprise aluminum. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the carbide is...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Research on single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) was put forth by Iijima (MRS Bull 1994 19:43-49). The structure of a SWNT consists of an enrolled graphene that forms a seamless cylinder. Several potential applications of SWNTs require large amounts of material. For these to be pr...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a method for synthesizing single-wall carbon nanotubes which comprises extracting metals from a carbide by halogen treatment at a temperature ranging between 700 to 1700° C. at ambient or low pressure. Another object of the present inv...
This patent application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/581,411, filed Jun. 21, 2004, teachings of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION Methods for synthesizing single-wall carbon nanotubes are provided wherein carbides ...
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Moving picture stream generation apparatus, moving picture coding apparatus, moving picture multiplexing apparatus and moving picture decoding apparatus
ACCEPTED
20080521
20080605
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H04N591
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8254446
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RAHAMAN
MOHAMMED
[{"inventor_name_last": "Toma", "inventor_name_first": "Tadmasa", "inventor_city": "Toyonaka-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kadono", "inventor_name_first": "Shinya", "inventor_city": "Nishinomiya-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last"...
To provide a moving picture stream generation apparatus and the like that generates a moving picture stream that can be played back in trick-play such as variable-speed playback and reverse playback even in a coding format such as the MPEG-4 AVC in which flexible prediction structures are allowed. A moving picture stre...
1. A moving picture stream generation apparatus which generates a stream including pictures which constitute a moving picture, said moving picture stream generation apparatus comprising: a coding unit operable to code supplemental information included in a random access unit, the random access unit including a group of...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Recently, the multi-media era has come in which sound, pictures and other pixel values are integrated into one media, and conventional information media as communication tools like newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and telephone are regarded as the targets of multi-media. Generally, multi-media...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>These and other objects, advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description thereof taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings that illustrate a specific embodiment of the invention. In the Drawings: FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams...
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/586,442, which is the National Stage of International Application No. PCT/JP2005/008319, filed Apr. 25, 2005. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus and the like that generates a coded moving picture stream, especially to an apparatus ...
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MEMORY SYSTEMS AND MEMORY CARDS THAT USE A BAD BLOCK DUE TO A PROGRAMMING FAILURE THEREIN IN SINGLE LEVEL CELL MODE AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME
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20080716
20080731
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20090317
365
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Lee", "inventor_name_first": "Bong-Ryeol", "inventor_city": "Seoul", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}]
A memory system includes a host, a flash memory that is configured to store multi-bit data in one memory cell, and a memory controller that is configured to control programming of multi-bit data provided by the host into the flash memory. When an nth bit is normally programmed, and a fail occurs in programming an n+1th...
1. A memory system, comprising: a host; a flash memory configured to store multi-bit data in one memory cell; and a memory controller configured to control programming of multi-bit data provided by the host into the flash memory; wherein when an nth bit is normally programmed, and a fail occurs in programming an n+1th ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention disclosed herein relates generally to memory systems, and more particularly, to memory systems and memory cards in which a bad block is used in a single level cell (SLC) mode. Recently, the number of devices using nonvolatile memories has increased. For examp...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention provide a memory system and a memory card capable of using a memory block including a cell where a least significant bit (LSB) is normally programmed but a most significant bit (MSB) fails to be programmed, without classifying the memory block as a bad block. In s...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This U.S. non-provisional patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 2007-10155, filed on Jan. 31, 2007, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention disclosed he...
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Mounting Device and Method For Positioning A Motor Within An Image Forming Apparatus
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20080917
20081002
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20101123
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Carter", "inventor_name_first": "Daniel L.", "inventor_city": "Georgetown", "inventor_state": "KY", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Portig", "inventor_name_first": "Harald", "inventor_city": "Versailles", "inventor_state": "KY", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last...
The application includes various embodiments of devices and methods for mounting a motor within an image forming apparatus. The motor is mounted on a frame and positioned to engage and drive a component within the image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the component is an imaging unit. The frame includes an openin...
1. A device to position a motor relative to a frame within an image forming apparatus, the device comprising: a ring including an opening dimensioned to provide an interference fit with the motor, and a plurality of slots formed in the ring and uniformly spaced around the opening to provide slight expansion of the open...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present application is directed to devices and methods for positioning a motor within an image forming apparatus and, more specifically, to a locating member for creating an interference fit for positioning the motor within the image forming apparatus. Image forming apparatus, such as printers...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present application is directed to embodiments of devices and methods for positioning a motor within an image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, the device includes a ring with an opening dimensioned to provide an interference fit with the motor. The ring may include slots that are spaced aro...
BACKGROUND The present application is directed to devices and methods for positioning a motor within an image forming apparatus and, more specifically, to a locating member for creating an interference fit for positioning the motor within the image forming apparatus. Image forming apparatus, such as printers, facsimile...
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SPATIALLY-DOPED CHARGE TRANSPORT LAYERS
ACCEPTED
20080123
20080207
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Disclosed herein is an organic electronic device comprising a charge transport layer comprising a host charge transport material and a guest charge transport material, wherein the guest material is not homogeneously distributed in the host material and is spatially doped within the host material. The charge transport l...
1. An organic electronic device comprising a charge transport layer comprising a host charge transport material and a guest charge transport material, wherein said guest material is not homogeneously distributed in the host material and is spatially doped within the host material. 2. A device according to claim 1, wher...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to charge transport layers useful in organic electronic devices. The invention further relates to electronic devices in which there is at least one such charge transport layer. 2. Background In organic electronic devices, su...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A new charge transport layer is provided comprising a host charge transport material and a guest charge transport material, wherein said guest material is spatially doped within the host material. The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary...
RELATED U.S. APPLICATION DATA This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10/914,873, filed on Aug. 10, 2004, currently pending. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to charge transport layers useful in organic electronic devices. The invention further relates...
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Nitride trapping memory device and method for reading the same
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20080325
20080410
[]
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Chu", "inventor_name_first": "Chi-Ling", "inventor_city": "Taichung", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Hsu", "inventor_name_first": "Hsien-Wen", "inventor_city": "Taipei", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Shen", "in...
A nitride trapping memory device includes a comparator, a bias unit, a memory cell, a cycling cell, a compensation cell and a control unit. The comparator has a reference voltage. The bias unit is for outputting a bias voltage to the comparator, and the comparator outputs a bit value according to comparison of the bias...
1. A method for reading a nitride trapping memory device comprising a memory cell, a cycling cell and a compensation cell connected to a bias unit, the bias unit outputting a bias voltage, the method comprising: erasing the memory cell, the cycling cell and the compensation cell so to obtain a threshold voltage Vt1 of ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a nitride trapping memory device and method for reading the same, and more particularly to a method for dynamically adjusting read margin by using an extra cycling nitride trapping memory cell. 2. Description of the Re...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a nitride trapping memory device and method for reading the same. According to threshold voltage variation of an extra cycling cell, enough read margin can be kept without second bit effect and cycling effect. The invention achi...
This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/441,250, filed May 26, 2006, now in a state of allowability, which claims the benefit of Taiwanese Application 094117304 filed May 26, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a nitride trapping mem...
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RECORDING APPARATUS AND RECORDING METHOD THEREOF, AND PROGRAM
ACCEPTED
20070703
20070719
[]
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Printed pages of a stably high image quality can be produced when performing printing using a recording apparatus having an elongate joint head. The recording apparatus determines whether an end of an image to be printed is included in a joint of overlapping chips. If the end of the image is included in the joint, the ...
1. A recording apparatus having a print head formed by an array of a plurality of chips, each chip having a plurality of recording elements for recording an image arranged in a first direction, the print head being arranged in the first direction so as to have an overlap portion, in which adjacent chips overlap for a p...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a recording apparatus related to an ink jet recording apparatus using an elongate head having an array of a number of nozzles extending over a relatively long range, or what is called a full multi-head (also cal...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing problems in the conventional art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a recording apparatus, a recording method thereof, and a program capable of performing printing of stably high quality at all times when printing on recording media of vari...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a recording apparatus related to an ink jet recording apparatus using an elongate head having an array of a number of nozzles extending over a relatively long range, or what is called a full multi-head (also called as a ful...
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Current Induced Magnetoresistance Device
ACCEPTED
20071212
20071227
[]
H01L4308
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LUU
PHO
[{"inventor_name_last": "Shin", "inventor_name_first": "Kyung-Ho", "inventor_city": "Seoul", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Hoany Yen", "inventor_name_first": "Nguyen", "inventor_city": "Seoul", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Yi", "inve...
The present invention provides for a current induced switching magnetoresistance device comprising a magnetic multilayer composed of a first ferromagnetic layer, a nonferromagnetic layer, and a second ferromagnetic layer, wherein the first ferromagnetic layer has an upper electrode, the second ferromagnetic layer pinne...
1. A current induced switching magnetoresistance device comprising: a multilayered structure consisted of a first ferromagnetic layer, a non-ferromagnetic layer and a second ferromagnetic layer; an upper electrode provided in the first ferromagnetic layer; an antiferromagnet pinned at the second ferromagnetic layer; an...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Since a great magnetoresistance (GMR) was discovered in a ferromagnetic thin film, its application has been suggested to various fields. A typical application thereof is a magnetic random access memory (MRAM), which is a solid-state memory that can re-write and read recorded data many times b...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to solve the above-mentioned critical issues, the present invention provides for a current-induced magnetization switching (CIMS) device comprising a multilayered laminated structure consisting of a first ferromagnetic layer, a nonmagnetic layer and a second ferromagnetic l...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a current induced magnetoresistance device, more particularly to a newly structured device that, by having an extended exchange biased pinned ferromagnetic thin film with an embedded nano-oxide layer, can be switched at lower current density and simultaneously provides a...
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ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND ELECTRICAL DETECTION OF POLYMERS WITH GEL-BASED BIO CHIP
ACCEPTED
20081216
20090101
[]
C12Q100
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20150127
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ADAMS
MICHELLE
[{"inventor_name_last": "Dubin", "inventor_name_first": "Valery M.", "inventor_city": "Portland", "inventor_state": "OR", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Suetin", "inventor_name_first": "Nikolay", "inventor_city": "Moscow", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "RU"}]
An embodiment of the invention relates to a biochip comprising at least two measurement electrodes, a synthesis electrode, a ground electrode, a gap between the at least two measurement electrodes, a porous dielectric isolation layer and a gel comprising a probe in the gap, wherein the porous dielectric isolation layer...
1. A biochip comprising at least two measurement electrodes, a synthesis electrode, a ground electrode, a gap between the at least two measurement electrodes, a porous dielectric isolation layer and a gel comprising a probe in the gap, wherein the porous dielectric isolation layer is between the synthesis electrode and...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Synthesis of high density polymer arrays on a microarray chip is known. Examples of such high density polymer arrays include nucleic acid arrays, peptide arrays, and carbohydrate arrays. One method of preparing polymer arrays on microarray chips involves photolithographic techniques using photocl...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 shows the present state of the art biochip on a planar surface. This biochip was made using a combination of photolithography and combinatorial chemistry. FIG. 2 shows proteins in gels. FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of a biochip. FIGS. 4( a ) and 4 ( b ) show t...
RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to U.S. Ser. No. 11/144,679, entitled “Method and apparatus to fabricate polymer arrays on patterned wafers using electrochemical synthesis,” filed on Jun. 6, 2005, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. FIELD OF INVENTION The embodiments of the invent...
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US20070132775A1-20070614
Buffer management in vector graphics hardware
ACCEPTED
20070531
20070614
[]
G06F1210
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8390634
20070131
20130305
345
537000
74558.0
MCDOWELL, JR
MAURICE
[{"inventor_name_last": "Tuomi", "inventor_name_first": "Mika", "inventor_city": "", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A graphics processor or a graphics block for use in a processor includes a type buffer used for determining if a currently processed pixel requires further processing. Each pixel has a number of sub-pixels and each sub-pixel line includes at least one counter that is stored in an edge buffer. A limited edge buffer that...
1. A processor unit for processing vector graphics primitives, the processor unit comprising: counters configured to store a value indicating a current state of a fill rule for each of a sub-pixel sampling point for a pixel; a first internal buffer configured to store at least one indicator bit value for each pixel; an...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to buffer management, and more particularly to buffer management in vector graphics hardware. 2. Discussion of the Background In recent years, vector graphics systems and algorithms have been developed for achievin...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, there is a need for decreasing traffic on buses between a main memory, and a graphics accelerator, as described above. The above and other problems are addressed by the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which provide an exemplary hardware implemented vector ...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS The present invention is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/272,867 of TUOMI, entitled “BUFFER MANAGEMENT IN VECTOR GRAPHICS HARDWARE,” filed Nov. 15, 2005, and is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/272,866 of TUOMI, entitled “VECTOR GRAPHICS ANTI-ALIA...
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Panel Spacer of Dish Washer, and Dish Washer Using the Same
ACCEPTED
20080805
20080821
[]
A47L1542
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20111122
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A panel spacer and a dishwasher using the panel spacer are provided. The dishwasher has a door and a control panel located a predetermined distance from the door. The panel spacer includes a spacer cover installed between the door and the control panel, and at least one spacer body coupled to the spacer cover. The spac...
1. A panel spacer of a dishwasher having a door and a control panel located a predetermined distance from the door, the panel spacer comprising: a spacer cover installed between the door and the control panel; and at least one spacer body coupled to the spacer cover for filling a gap between the door and the control pa...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>A dishwasher is a home appliance that sprays high-pressure wash liquid through spray nozzles to wash and remove food residue left on surfaces of dishes. Specifically, a dishwasher includes a tub forming a wash compartment, and a sump installed at the bottom of the tub for storing wash liquid. ...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dishwasher according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an assembled panel spacer according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the panel spacer in FIG. 2 in a disassembled st...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and more particularly, to a panel spacer of a dishwasher and a dishwasher using the same. BACKGROUND ART A dishwasher is a home appliance that sprays high-pressure wash liquid through spray nozzles to wash and remove food residue left on surfaces of dishes....
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SPEED EXCEEDED NOTIFICATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE HAVING A DATA BUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
ACCEPTED
20090211
20090226
[]
B60Q100
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7659810
20070824
20100209
340
441000
63726.0
POPE
DARYL
[{"inventor_name_last": "FLICK", "inventor_name_first": "Kenneth E.", "inventor_city": "Douglasville", "inventor_state": "GA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A speed exceeded notification device is for a vehicle of a type including a vehicle data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle, and at least one vehicle device generating data related to vehicle speed on the vehicle data communications bus. The speed exceeded notification device may include a wireless com...
1. A speed exceeded notification device for a vehicle of a type comprising a vehicle data communications bus extending throughout the vehicle, and at least one vehicle device generating data related to vehicle speed on the vehicle data communications bus, the speed exceeded notification device comprising: a wireless co...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Motor vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, busses, fleet vehicles, etc. are widely used, and knowing the locations of such vehicles is often desired. For example, should a vehicle be stolen it would be beneficial to know the vehicle's location so that authorities could be pr...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing background, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a speed exceeded notification device which may be readily used in a vehicle including a data communications bus and related methods. This and other objects, features, and advantages in...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of vehicle devices, and, more particularly, to a vehicle speed exceeded notification device, and related methods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Motor vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, busses, fleet vehicles, etc. are widely used, and knowing the lo...
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US20090202898A1-20090813
Reactive polymer-carrying porous film and processing for producing the same
ACCEPTED
20090729
20090813
[]
H01M216
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8092935
20070329
20120110
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66414.0
BARCENA
CARLOS
[{"inventor_name_last": "Ichikawa", "inventor_name_first": "Tomoaki", "inventor_city": "Osaka", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Yamamoto", "inventor_name_first": "Kazushige", "inventor_city": "Osaka", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Uetan...
It is intended to provide a reactive polymer-supported porous film that is capable of achieving sufficient adhesion between the electrode and the separator; reduced in internal resistance; and excellent in high rate characteristics, the porous film being useful as a battery separator which, after production of the batt...
1. A reactive polymer-supported porous film for a battery separator, characterized in that the reactive polymer-supported porous film comprises: a substrate porous film of a porous film, the porous film has a temperature, at which a thickness of the porous film is reduced to ½ of a thickness when a prove is placed on t...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>As a process for producing batteries, a method wherein a positive electrode and a negative electrode are laminated with a separator for preventing a short-circuiting between the electrodes being sandwiched therebetween or a positive (negative) electrode, a separator, a negative (positive) elec...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a reactive polymer-supported porous film useful for producing batteries and capable of contributing to safety for using such batteries as well as to a production process for the batteries using the reactive polymer-supported porous film. This invention further relates to...
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US20080180123A1-20080731
Ultra-fine pitch probe card structure
ACCEPTED
20080716
20080731
[]
G01R1073
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7696766
20070402
20100413
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HOLLINGTON
JERMELE
[{"inventor_name_last": "Cheng", "inventor_name_first": "Hsu Ming", "inventor_city": "Hsin-Chu", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Chao", "inventor_name_first": "Clinton", "inventor_city": "Hsinchu", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Chang", ...
A system and a method of testing a semiconductor die is provided. An embodiment comprises a plurality of tips that each comprise a substrate with a conductive via, a first dielectric layer with vias connected to the conductive via, a second dielectric layer with vias over the first dielectric layer, and a metal layer o...
1. A semiconductor device test structure, the semiconductor device test structure comprising: a printed circuit board; a space transformation layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being on an opposing surface from the second major surface, the first major surface having ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In the manufacturing of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices, the circuits and devices must be tested in order to ensure that a functional device has been manufactured. These tests are usually performed by contacting a test probe card to the relevant areas of the semiconductor devic...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other problems are generally solved or circumvented, and technical advantages are generally achieved, by embodiments of the present invention which include a semiconductor device test structure. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a device for testing...
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60,898,461, filed on Jan. 31, 2007, entitled “Ultra-Fine Pitch Probe Card Structure,” which application is hereby incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to a system for testing semiconductor device...
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US20080102354A1-20080501
Prismatic lithium ion rechargeable battery
ACCEPTED
20080422
20080501
[]
H01M602
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7803479
20071029
20100928
429
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94747.0
TURNER
KATHERINE
[{"inventor_name_last": "Lee", "inventor_name_first": "Jangho", "inventor_city": "Yongin-si", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}]
The provided is a prismatic lithium ion battery including an electrode assembly having a wound structure of a stack of a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode. The stack has a first side edge and a second side edge, and the wound structure of the stack is formed by winding the stack around the first...
1. A prismatic lithium ion battery comprising: an electrode assembly having a wound structure of a stack of a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode, the stack having a first side edge and a second side edge, the wound structure of the stack being formed by winding the stack around the first side edg...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lithium-ion battery, and more particularly, to a prismatic lithium secondary battery having a finishing tape and a lower part tape. 2. Description of the Related Art As the use of portable electronic devices increases, t...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a solution to solve the aforementioned problems of the prismatic lithium ion battery and it is an aspect of the present invention to provide a prismatic lithium ion battery which can reduce the entire weight, thickness and volume of the electrode assemb...
CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application makes reference to, incorporates the same herein, and claims all benefits accruing under 35 U.S.C. §119 from an application for PRISMATIC LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY earlier filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on the 27 Oct. 2006 and there duly assigned Serial No. 10...
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Switch Circuit
ACCEPTED
20080530
20080612
[]
H03H701
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7675383
20070716
20100309
333
105000
62302.0
TAKAOKA
DEAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Hangai", "inventor_name_first": "Masatake", "inventor_city": "Tokyo", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Nishino", "inventor_name_first": "Tamotsu", "inventor_city": "Tokyo", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Soda", "i...
A switch circuit includes: a first input and output terminal; a first inductor connected with the first input and output terminal; a capacitor connected with the first inductor; a second input and output terminal connected with the capacitor; a first MEMS switch connected with one end of the capacitor; a second MEMS sw...
1. A switch circuit, comprising: a first input and output terminal; a first inductor connected with the first input and output terminal; a capacitor connected with the first inductor; a second input and output terminal connected with the capacitor; a first MEMS switch connected with one end of the capacitor; a second M...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>According to a conventional single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch, when two microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches are separately controlled, a path of a high-frequency signal inputted to an input terminal can be controlled for two output terminals (see, for example, Non-patent Docume...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram showing a structure of a single-pole single-throw switch according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an equivalent circuit diagram showing the single-pole single-throw switch of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is an equivalent circuit diagram sh...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a switch circuit which has a small size, a low loss, and high isolation at a high frequency, such as a single-pole single-throw switch, a single-pole double-throw switch, or a multi-pole multi-throw switch. BACKGROUND ART According to a conventional single-pole double-th...
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US20070226489A1-20070927
Certificate based digital rights management
ACCEPTED
20070912
20070927
[]
H04L900
["H04L900"]
7930764
20070226
20110419
726
029000
72771.0
POWERS
WILLIAM
[{"inventor_name_last": "Hug", "inventor_name_first": "Joshua", "inventor_city": "Seattle", "inventor_state": "WA", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Fu", "inventor_name_first": "Xiaodong", "inventor_city": "Herndon", "inventor_state": "VA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a digital certificate is used to link an arbitrary provisioned right with an associated arbitrary digital action to be performed by a client device on or with respect to a protected digital content object. In one embodiment, the certificate is associated with ...
1. In a client device equipped with a digital rights management system (DRM), a method comprising: receiving a digital certificate associating an arbitrary digital action with a selected one or more of a plurality of secure components to facilitate performance of the digital action on protected content by the client; v...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electronic content can include a wide variety of audio and/or video presentations, such as music, dialogue, still pictures, movies, and the like. With the proliferation of portable playback devices capable of storing and rendering near-identical copies of original audio and/or vi...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which: FIG. 1 illustrates a system view of the present invention, i...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of digital rights management. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electronic content can include a wide variety of audio and/or video presentations, such as music, dialogue, still pictures, movies, and the like. With the proliferation of portable p...
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Semiconductor Device Manufactured Using a Laminated Stress Layer
ACCEPTED
20081029
20081113
[]
H01L2144
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7611939
20070507
20091103
257
213000
95355.0
SANDVIK
BENJAMIN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Mehrotra", "inventor_name_first": "Manoj", "inventor_city": "Plano", "inventor_state": "TX", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Rotondaro", "inventor_name_first": "Antonio L.P", "inventor_city": "Dallas", "inventor_state": "TX", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": ...
There is presented a method of forming a semiconductor device. The method comprises forming gate structures including forming gate electrodes over a semiconductor substrate and forming spacers adjacent the gate electrodes. Source/drains are formed adjacent the gate structures, and a laminated stress layer is formed ove...
1. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: forming gate structures over a semiconductor substrate, including forming gate electrodes and spacers adjacent the gate electrodes; forming source/drains adjacent the gate structures; forming a laminated stress layer over the gate structures and the semic...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In the continuing effort to improve performance of transistors and integrated circuits (ICs) in which they are used, semiconductor device designers strive to increase the drive current of the devices to increase switching speeds and overall performance. One aspect of this effort includes incorpora...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>To address the deficiencies as discussed above, the invention, in one embodiment, provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. This particular embodiment comprises forming gate structures including forming gate electrodes over a semiconductor substrate and forming spacers adjacent the g...
TECHNICAL FIELD The invention and the embodiments discussed herein are directed in general to a semiconductor device, and more specifically to a semiconductor device manufactured using a laminated stress layer. BACKGROUND In the continuing effort to improve performance of transistors and integrated circuits (ICs) in wh...
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US20080130134A1-20080605
Voice Coil Motor Control Device and Method of Driving the Same, Image Pickup Device
ACCEPTED
20080521
20080605
[]
G02B1514
["G02B1514", "H02P729", "H02P7285"]
7760442
20070430
20100720
359
698000
60498.0
HASAN
MOHAMMED
[{"inventor_name_last": "Ishida", "inventor_name_first": "Kozo", "inventor_city": "Tokyo", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Michimori", "inventor_name_first": "Atsushi", "inventor_city": "Tokyo", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Komori", "i...
The present invention provides a control device capable of improving hysteresis characteristics of a voice coil motor (31) and attaining a suitable lens position without complicating the structure of the control device. As solving means of the invention, a voice coil motor control device (30) includes a driving current...
1-8. (canceled) 9. A voice coil motor control device performing drive control of a voice coil motor, comprising: a driving current control part for controlling a driving current supplied to said voice coil motor in accordance with a driving pulse subjected to pulse width modulation; and a driving pulse control part for...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Conventional image pickup devices use a stepping motor, a voice coil motor and the like for driving a focus lens, and include a control device for controlling them. Upon driving the focus lens by the stepping motor and the like, the control device exhibits hysteresis characteristics in that th...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a focus control part in an image pickup device using a voice coil motor control device according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the relationships between time and a duty ratio and the like of the voice coil mot...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to devices for controlling an optical length and the like between an optical component and an image pickup element, and more specifically to a control device using a voice coil motor. BACKGROUND ART Conventional image pickup devices use a stepping motor, a voice coil motor ...
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Writing Instrument With a Lateral Button
ACCEPTED
20070919
20071004
[]
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Rolion", "inventor_name_first": "Franck", "inventor_city": "Belloy", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "FR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Duchesne", "inventor_name_first": "Frederic", "inventor_city": "Frepillon", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "FR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Bouv...
The invention relates to a writing instrument, comprising a body (2), a lateral button (7) with a first cam (11) and a forwarding mechanism, having a movable member (20) with a first inclined plane (23). The lateral button (7) remains in a release position, in which the first cam faces the first inclined plane and can ...
1.-11. (canceled) 12. A writing instrument comprising: a tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis between a rear end and a front end provided with an opening through which a writing tip is capable of protruding; a lateral button having at least one actuation face oriented radially outward and at least one first...
The present invention relates to a writing instrument, and particularly, but not exclusively, to a propelling pencil, comprising a tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis between a rear end and a front end provided with an opening through which a writing tip is capable of protruding, a lateral button having at...
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US20090089750A1-20090402
METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PERFORMING JAVA LANGUAGE CLASS EXTENSIONS
ACCEPTED
20090318
20090402
[]
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Cabillic", "inventor_name_first": "Gilbert", "inventor_city": "Brece", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "FR"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Lesot", "inventor_name_first": "Jean-Philippe", "inventor_city": "Argentre du Plessis", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "FR"}]
A method and system of performing Java language class extensions. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are computer-readable mediums storing a program that, when executed by a processor of a host system, causes the processor to identify a first class having a first name, and create a second class based on the ...
1. A computer-readable medium storing a program that, when executed by a processor of a host system, causes the processor to: identify a first class having a first name; and create a second class based on the first class, wherein the second class is an abstract view of the first class, and wherein the second class has ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Java™ is a programming language that, at the source code level, is similar to object oriented programming languages such as C++. Java language source code is compiled into an intermediate representation based on a plurality of “bytecodes” that define specific actions. In some implementations, the ...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The problems noted above are solved in large part by a method and system of performing Java language class extensions. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are computer-readable mediums storing a program that, when executed by a processor of a host system, causes the processor to identify a ...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority to EP Application No. 07291168.8, filed on Sep. 28, 2007, hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND Java™ is a programming language that, at the source code level, is similar to object oriented programming languages such as C++. Ja...
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US20080000766A1-20080103
Key sheet and pushbutton switch
ACCEPTED
20071220
20080103
[]
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20110125
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Honmatsu", "inventor_name_first": "Yoshifumi", "inventor_city": "Tokyo", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}]
The present invention provides a key sheet in which adjacent key tops are prevented from moving in conjunction with each other even when intervals between the key tops are designed to be narrow, and which facilitates a depressing operation by eliminating interference between the adjacent key tops. Further, the present ...
1. A key sheet arranged on a substrate having a contact switch in a casing of an apparatus, comprising: an upper member formed of a plurality of key tops which are exposed to an outside through operation openings formed in the casing, and a soft sheet fixed to back surfaces of the key tops; and a lower member which is ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pushbutton switch for use in an operating portion of various kinds of electronic apparatus such as a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a car navigation device, or a car audio device, and to a key sheet fo...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional technique as a background. It is an object of the present invention to provide a key sheet, in which adjacent key tops are prevented from moving in conjunction with each other even when intervals between ...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pushbutton switch for use in an operating portion of various kinds of electronic apparatus such as a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a car navigation device, or a car audio device, and to a key sheet for the pushb...
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ENVIRONMENT SYNCHRONIZED IMAGE MANIPULATION
ACCEPTED
20090318
20090402
[]
G06F3041
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20120306
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NITIN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Tschirhart", "inventor_name_first": "Michael D.", "inventor_city": "Ann Arbor", "inventor_state": "MI", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A system for interfacing with a user. The system includes a sensor, a controller, and a display. The sensor is configured to sense environmental conditions about the display and communicate the environmental conditions with the controller. The controller is configured to generate graphics and provide the graphics to th...
1. A system for generating graphics on a display, the system comprising: at least one sensor configured to sense an environmental condition about the display that affects perception of the graphics; and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor, the controller being configured to generate at least one ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a system for interfacing with a user. 2. Description of Related Art A user may more effectively use a graphical interface if the interface closely relates to the real world. Currently, information displays and/or user interfaces ...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In overcoming the enumerated drawbacks and other limitations of the related art, the present invention provides an improved system for interfacing with a user. The system generally includes a sensor, a controller, and a display. The sensor is configured to sense the environmental conditions around th...
BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a system for interfacing with a user. 2. Description of Related Art A user may more effectively use a graphical interface if the interface closely relates to the real world. Currently, information displays and/or user interfaces provide inf...
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Ping pong ball retriever
ACCEPTED
20090610
20090625
[]
A63B6900
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7762914
20071220
20100727
473
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99133.0
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RALEIGH
[{"inventor_name_last": "Daniell", "inventor_name_first": "R. Graham", "inventor_city": "Metter", "inventor_state": "GA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
Various devices for controlling errant ping pong balls during play are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a device, positioned underneath a ping pong table, the device comprising a plurality of faces extending vertically from the ground and meeting at an apex to form a pyramid. Errant ping pong balls bec...
1. A device, positioned underneath a ping pong table, said device comprising: a plurality of faces extending vertically from the ground and meeting at an apex to form a pyramid, wherein errant ping pong balls become deflected upon striking said plurality of faces. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said device is center...
<SOH> BACKGROUND SECTION <EOH>The game of ping pong, or table tennis, is played throughout the world, both leisurely and competitively. A fundamental element of the game is the ping pong table, which, in very general terms, is comprised of a level playing surface elevated some distance off the ground and a net that spl...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Various devices for controlling errant ping pong balls during play are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a device, positioned underneath a ping pong table, the device comprising a plurality of faces extending vertically from the ground and meeting at an apex to form a pyramid. Errant ...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the game of ping pong, and more generally relates to ping pong equipment. BACKGROUND SECTION The game of ping pong, or table tennis, is played throughout the world, both leisurely and competitively. A fundamental element of the game is the ping pong table, which, ...
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US20080007978A1-20080110
DC power transmisson system of voltage source converter using pulse-interleaving auxiliary circuit
ACCEPTED
20071225
20080110
[]
H02J336
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7499291
20070112
20090303
363
017000
73037.0
PHAM
EMILY
[{"inventor_name_last": "Han", "inventor_name_first": "Byung Moon", "inventor_city": "Seoul", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}]
A DC power transmission system of a voltage source converter using a pulse-interleaving auxiliary circuit is disclosed. The converter system of the present invention comprises an IGBT converter for converting an AC power to a DC power or the DC power to the AC power; an open Y-Y transformer and a Y-Δ transformer for st...
1. A converter system comprising: an IGBT converter for converting an AC power to a DC power or the DC power to the AC power; an open Y-Y transformer and a Y-Δ transformer for stepping up or stepping down the AC power having a predetermined magnitude; a capacitor for dividing a DC voltage; and a transformer and a half-...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a DC power transmission system, and in particular to a DC power transmission system using a voltage source converter with a pulse-interleaving auxiliary circuit comprising a transformer and a 3-level half bridge. 2. Descri...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a converter system wherein a normal transformer and a 3-level half bridge are used instead of a tapped transformer and a full bridge respectively, and a back-to-back converter system having the converter system applied thereto so th...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a DC power transmission system, and in particular to a DC power transmission system using a voltage source converter with a pulse-interleaving auxiliary circuit comprising a transformer and a 3-level half bridge. 2. Description of Pr...
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US20080162107A1-20080703
CONCEPTUAL CONFIGURATION MODELING FOR APPLICATION PROGRAM INTEGRATION
ACCEPTED
20080619
20080703
[]
G06F944
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20100810
706
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[{"inventor_name_last": "Aniszczyk", "inventor_name_first": "Chris", "inventor_city": "Austin", "inventor_state": "TX", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Safabakhsh", "inventor_name_first": "Borna", "inventor_city": "Austin", "inventor_state": "TX", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Pa...
A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for integrating first and second applications having disparate concrete configuration models into a unified abstract model comprising through mapping corresponding configuration objects with similar functions in each application, defining an equival...
1. A system comprising: an element input for receiving at least one configuration element and associated element value from a first configuration model for a first configurable program or device, and for receiving at least one configuration element from a second configuration model for a second configurable program or ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system, and in particular, to a method for reducing implementation time for product-level integration of related computer program products to yield end-to-end solutions. 2. Background ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for integrating first and second applications having disparate concrete configuration models into a unified abstract model comprising through mapping corresponding conf...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system, and in particular, to a method for reducing implementation time for product-level integration of related computer program products to yield end-to-end solutions. 2. Background of the Inve...
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US20080032182A1-20080207
PASSIVE WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS
ACCEPTED
20080123
20080207
[]
H01M486
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7541109
20071016
20090602
429
039000
96249.0
ANTHONY
JULIAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Ren", "inventor_name_first": "Xiaoming", "inventor_city": "Menands", "inventor_state": "NY", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kovacs", "inventor_name_first": "Frank", "inventor_city": "Waterford", "inventor_state": "NY", "inventor_country": "US"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Shufo...
Passive water management techniques are provided in an air-breathing direct oxidation fuel cell system. A highly hydrophobic component with sub-micrometer wide pores is laminated to the catalyzed membrane electrolyte on the cathode side. This component blocks liquid water from traveling out of the cathode and instead c...
1. A membrane electrode assembly for use in an associated direct oxidation fuel cell, comprising: (A) a protonically conductive, electronically non-conductive membrane electrolyte, having an anode aspect and a cathode aspect; (B) an anode catalyst disposed in contact with said anode aspect of the protonically conductiv...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to direct oxidation fuel cells, and more particularly, to such fuel cells that include passive water management techniques. 2. Background Information Fuel cells are devices in which electrochemical reactions are used to g...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The disadvantages of prior techniques are overcome by the solutions of the pre-sent invention, which provides a unique, air-breathing direct oxidation fuel cell with neat, or highly concentrated methanol fuel supply, and with passive water management techniques. The air-breathing di...
RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/454,211, filed by Xiaoming Ren et al. Jun. 4, 2003, which is a continuation in part of Ser. No. 10/413,983, filed by Xiaoming Ren et al. on Apr. 15, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to...
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US20070262577A1-20071115
Subframe structure of vehicle
ACCEPTED
20071031
20071115
[]
B62D2100
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7448673
20070510
20081111
296
187090
85008.0
GUTMAN
HILARY
[{"inventor_name_last": "Yasuhara", "inventor_name_first": "Shigeto", "inventor_city": "Saitama", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}]
In a subframe structure at a lower front portion of a vehicle, the subframe structure includes a load input portion arranged between a front end of a side frame and a bumper beam, a load introducing portion extending rearwardly downward from the load input portion, and a body portion extending rearward from the load in...
1. A subframe structure at a lower front portion of a vehicle, the subframe structure comprising: a load input portion arranged between a front end of a side frame and a bumper beam; a load introducing portion extending rearwardly downward from the load input portion; and a body portion extending rearward from the load...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a subframe structure of a vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art A subframe is provided below a side frame on a front side portion of a vehicle body. A steering gear box or a vehicle drive unit such as an engine may be mou...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a subframe structure by which a crushing mode can be easily controlled. According to one or more aspects of the invention, in a subframe structure at a lower front portion of a vehicle, the subframe structure includes a load input portion arran...
The present invention claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-133710 filed on May 12, 2006, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a subframe structure of a vehicle. 2. Description of the Relat...
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US20090038368A1-20090212
CASTING DIE WITH CHANGEABLE MALE AND FEMALE DIE CORES
ACCEPTED
20090128
20090212
[]
B21D3702
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7793705
20070810
20100914
164
340000
99485.0
KERNS
KEVIN
[{"inventor_name_last": "KUO", "inventor_name_first": "Fei-Pin", "inventor_city": "Sanchong City", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "TW"}]
A press casting die able to change its female and male die cores, in which mainly a movable-side fixed plate of a die seat is provided behind a male-die recess with a plate receiving recess of a larger area, the plate receiving recess can be mounted therein with a changeable pressure bearing plate having thereon holes ...
1. A press casting die being adapted to changing its male and female die cores, said press casting die comprises: a die seat at a stationary side provided with a stationary-side fixed plate having on its inner side a female-die recess to receive a changeable female die core; and a die seat at a movable side provided wi...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a press casting die, and especially to a brand new structure of a press casting die with changeable male and female die cores. 2. Description of the Prior Art The technique of press casting with a die is a conventionally u...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above defect that the conventional press casting die is unable to change for a new male die core and a new female die core, the present invention provides a press casting die able to change its die cores for a new male die core and a new female die core, in which mainl...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a press casting die, and especially to a brand new structure of a press casting die with changeable male and female die cores. 2. Description of the Prior Art The technique of press casting with a die is a conventionally used techniq...
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Optical sensing device for detecting optical features of valuable papers
ACCEPTED
20070503
20070517
[]
G07D700
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7677380
20070103
20100316
194
207000
59194.0
BEAUCHAINE
MARK
[{"inventor_name_last": "Nago", "inventor_name_first": "Tokimi", "inventor_city": "Sagamihara-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Seki", "inventor_name_first": "Toru", "inventor_city": "Sagamihara-shi", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "O...
An optical sensing device for detecting plural optical features of valuable papers is provided that comprises first and second photocoupers 5 and 6 or 9 and 10 positioned in the vicinity of and on the opposite sides of a passageway 13 for guiding the valuable paper 64. Each of first and second photocouplers 5 and 6 or ...
1. An optical sensing device for detecting optical features of valuable papers, comprising a triplex assembly positioned in the vicinity of a passageway for guiding the transported valuable paper, the triplex assembly comprising two light emitting elements for emitting first and second lights of the different wavelengt...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For example, Japanese Patent Disclosure No. 62-111376 discloses a system for optically validating bills by means of a single light emitting element that has two light emitting diode chips therein to simultaneously radiate visible and infrared rays to reduce the number of light em...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The optical sensing device for detecting plural optical features of valuable papers according to the present invention, comprises first and second photocoupers ( 5 and 6 or 9 and 10 ) positioned in the vicinity of and on the opposite sides of a passageway ( 13 ) for guiding the valu...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an optical sensing device, in particular, for detecting plural optical features of valuable papers such as bills by means of plural lights reflected on or penetrating the valuable paper to improve validation performance of the valuable paper. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ...
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11774054
US20080031078A1-20080207
HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR AND RELATED FLASH MEMORY DEVICE
ACCEPTED
20080123
20080207
[]
G11C1134
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20070706
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365
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59999.0
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TAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "KANG", "inventor_name_first": "Yong Hoon", "inventor_city": "Suwon-si", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "KR"}]
A high voltage generator includes a charge pump generating a high voltage in response to a pumping clock signal, a charge/discharge circuit responsive to the pumping clock signal and charging the high voltage to generate an output voltage, a comparator for comparing the output voltage with a reference voltage to genera...
1. A high voltage generator comprising: a charge pump generating a high voltage in response to a pumping clock signal; a charge/discharge circuit responsive to the pumping clock signal and charging the high voltage to generate an output voltage; a comparator for comparing the output voltage with a reference voltage to ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an erasable and programmable non-volatile memory device. More particularly, the invention relates to a high voltage generator circuit adapted for incorporation into a flash memory device. Semiconductor memory devices may be roughly divided into vol...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, the invention provides a high voltage generator comprising; a charge pump generating a high voltage in response to a pumping clock signal, a charge/discharge circuit responsive to the pumping clock signal and charging the high voltage to generate an output voltage,...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This non-provisional patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C §119 to Korean Patent Application 10-2006-0063941 filed on Jul. 7, 2006, the subject matter of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an erasabl...
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US20090050903A1-20090226
Selective wet etching of gold-tin based solder
ACCEPTED
20090211
20090226
[]
H01L3300
["H01L3300", "H01L2144"]
8617997
20070821
20131231
438
689000
97385.0
JONES
ERIC
[{"inventor_name_last": "Chitnis", "inventor_name_first": "Ashay", "inventor_city": "Goleta", "inventor_state": "CA", "inventor_country": "US"}]
The present invention is directed to post-deposition, wet etch processes for patterning AuSn solder material and devices fabricated using such processes. The processes can be applied to uniform AuSn layers to generate submicron patterning of thin AuSn layers having a wide variety of features. The use of multiple etchin...
1. A method for fabricating an electronic device using selective wet etching, the method comprising: providing at least one wafer having at least one first surface; depositing at least one first layer comprising solder material adjacent to the at least one first surface, wherein the solder material comprises Au and Sn;...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to semiconductor devices, and more particularly to light emitting devices and methods of fabricating light emitting devices. 2. Description of Related Art Light emitting diodes and laser diodes are well known solid state elec...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides improved methods for fabricating devices, particularly methods for patterning one or more materials in light emitting devices. These methods use one or more standard available chemistries to wet etch AuSn solder material, thereby circumventing the need ...
STATEMENT AS TO FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH This invention was made with Government support under Grant No. 70NANB4H3037 awarded by the Department of Commerce (DOC). The federal government may have certain rights in the invention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to s...
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11905357
US20080031271A1-20080207
Frame forwarding apparatus
ACCEPTED
20080123
20080207
[]
H04L1254
["H04L1254"]
7724736
20070928
20100525
370
389000
76866.0
CHO
HONG
[{"inventor_name_last": "Maeda", "inventor_name_first": "Yoshiyuki", "inventor_city": "Fukuoka", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Kadota", "inventor_name_first": "Hironori", "inventor_city": "Fukuoka", "inventor_state": "", "inventor_country": "JP"}, {"inventor_name_last": "Toyoz...
A frame forwarding apparatus comprises a receiving unit receiving a frame including a source address, a destination address and a VWAN identifier; a converting unit converting a VWAN identifier in the frame into one of degenerate VWAN identifiers that the number of adoptable values thereof is smaller than the number of...
1. A frame forwarding apparatus comprising: a receiving unit receiving a frame including a source address, a destination address and a VWAN (Virtual Wide Area Network) identifier; a converting unit converting a VWAN identifier in the frame into one of degenerate VWAN identifiers that the number of adoptable values ther...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to a VWAN (Virtual Wide Area Networks, a synonym of VLAN (virtual Local Area Networks) standardized by IEEE802.1Q [Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks], and other synonyms are VPN (Virtual Private networks), VMAN (Virtual Metro Area networks)) management system of an...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An object is to provide a technology which is able to decrease a storage capacity of a storage containing information for determining a frame outgoing path. Further, another object is to provide a technology which is able to reduce at least a load on a retrieving process by use of a storage unit. Th...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation of Application PCT/JP2005/006353, filed on Mar. 31, 2005, now pending, the contents of which are herein wholly incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND The present invention relates to a VWAN (Virtual Wide Area Networks, a synonym of VLAN (virtual Local Area Ne...
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H04
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US20080127605A1-20080605
Modified base ply roof membrane set in formulated concrete slurry over lightweight concrete
ACCEPTED
20080521
20080605
[]
E04G2114
["E04G2114", "D06N704", "E04D128"]
7793480
20071109
20100914
52
405100
95217.0
GLESSNER
BRIAN
[{"inventor_name_last": "Gembala", "inventor_name_first": "Henry", "inventor_city": "Boca Raton", "inventor_state": "FL", "inventor_country": "US"}]
A slurry coat of formulated concrete is applied to a new or existing top coat of lightweight insulating concrete to repair cracks and holes and attach a base ply roof membrane, thereby eliminating the need for a base sheet and mechanical fasteners when installing a roof membrane system on the lightweight concrete deck ...
1. A roof system comprising: a roof deck; a first layer of lightweight insulating concrete; a layer of board insulation; a second layer of lightweight insulating concrete defining a top coat; a slurry coat of a concrete composition applied over said top coat; a base ply membrane attached to said slurry coat during curi...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to roofing systems, and, more particularly, to a formulated concrete slurry coat for eliminating the need of a base sheet roof membrane and mechanical fasteners in the installation of a roof membrane system to an underlying l...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a system and method of installation of a roof membrane system. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a slurry coat of formulated concrete is applied to a new or existing top coat of lightweight insulating concrete to repair stress ...
This non-provisional patent application is based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/858,319 filed on Nov. 10, 2006. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to roofing systems, and, more particularly, to a formulated concrete slurry coat for eliminating the need of ...
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Integrated Anisotropic Rock Physics Model
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20080325
20080410
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Method for constructing an integrated rock physics model that simulates both shale anisotropy and stress-induced anisotropy of clastic rocks. In the model, the total pore volume is divided into three parts according to the estimated shale volume and effective stress: (1) clay-related pores, (2) sand-related pores, and ...
1. A method for generating an anisotropic rock-physics computational model of a subterranean region that simulates both shale anisotropy and stress-induced anisotropy, said model having a pore volume, a shale volume and a sand volume, said method comprising (a) dividing the model's pore volume into clay-related pores, ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Rock physics modeling plays a critical role in seismic inversion and interpretation by providing a critical link between petrophysical properties (e.g., porosity, shale volume, water saturation, etc.) and seismic properties (e.g., P- and S-wave velocities, attenuation and frequen...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one of its embodiments, the present invention is a method for generating an anisotropic rock-physics computational model of a subterranean region that simulates both shale anisotropy and stress-induced anisotropy, said model having a pore volume, a shale volume and a sand volume,...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/633,675 filed 6 Dec., 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to the field of geophysical prospecting and, more particularly, to rock physics modeling and methods for predicting and r...
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Blind Estimation Of Bandwidth And Duration Parameters Of An Incoming Signal
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20071226
20080110
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A method and system for blind estimation of time and frequency parameters of an incoming signal. A spectrogram of the signal is processed using singular value decomposition (SVD) and ICA (independent component analysis) techniques. Time and frequency parameters are estimated from time and frequency eigenvectors, respec...
1. A method of detecting bandwidth and duration parameters of at least one signal of interest in an incoming signal, comprising: acquiring a spectrogram of the incoming signal; subtracting the mean of each row and column from the spectrogram, thereby obtaining a first spectrogram for time values and a second spectrogra...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>“Blind” signal detection generally involves receiving and decoding incoming signals when the signal type is not known to the receiver. Many fields of science deal with this type of signal detection, and various techniques have been developed to identify an incoming signal of unkn...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>A more complete understanding of the present embodiments and advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate like features, and wherein: FIG. 1 illustr...
RELATED PATENT APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/805,279, filed Jun. 20, 2006 and entitled “BLIND ESTIMATION OF BANDWIDTH AND DURATION PARAMETERS OF AN INCOMING SIGNAL.” TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to signal processing, and more particular...
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Multiprocessor system, system board, and cache replacement request handling method
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20080206
20080221
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A request issued by the CPU is output from the local arbiter by way of the CPU bus and the CPU-issued request queue. The cache replacement request loop-back circuit determines at the loop-back determination circuit whether the outputted request is a cache replacement request or not. A request other than a cache replace...
1. A multiprocessor system comprising a plurality of system boards each of which has CPUs and a request handing section for handling requests issued by the CPUs, and an address crossbar board that provides arbitration of requests from the system boards, wherein each of the system board comprises a cache replacement req...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for controlling requests from CPUs in a multiprocessor system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multiprocessor system, a system board, and a cache replacement request processing method for ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention to provide a technique that can prevent burden due to a cache replacement request from being placed on a global bus and prevent occurrence of unnecessary Eviction. The present invention is a multiprocessor system which is characterized in that, when...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from Japanese patent application Serial no. 2006-222990 filed Aug. 18, 2006, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for control...
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Abnormality diagnosing method for sound or vibration and abnormality diagnosing apparatus for sound or vibration
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20070718
20070802
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A noise detection signal detected at an evaluation point is filtered by a low pass filter, so that an evaluation waveform signal is extracted. A real signal mother wavelet of complex type is derived from the extracted evaluation waveform signal. Using this mother wavelet, an abnormal waveform signal stored in advance i...
1. An abnormality diagnosing method for sound or vibration for analyzing sound or vibration that appears at an evaluation point set up in a target space containing a plurality of sound sources or vibration sources, and thereby diagnosing the presence or absence of abnormality occurring in the sound source or vibration ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to abnormality diagnosing method and apparatus for sound or vibration that allow the presence or absence of abnormality in a plurality of sound sources or vibration sources to be diagnosed on the basis of an analysis result of sound or vibration at a...
<SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An analysis method employing FFT is applicable for finding abnormality in a sound source or vibration source. For example, data of noise acquired at the time of various kinds of abnormality may be prepared in advance. Then, Fourier transformation may be performed respectively ...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This Nonprovisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) on Patent Application No. 2006-25154 filed in Japan on Feb. 1, 2006, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to abnormality...
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APPARATUS AND METHODS OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIALLY SIMILAR CONTENT FOR DATA REDUCTION
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20090618
20090702
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Apparatus and methods of identifying potentially similar content include utilizing workflow metadata to identify potential similarities in content to be processed, or between content to be processed and known content. As a result, a subset of potentially similar content is identified, and the subset can be used in data...
1. A computer-implemented method of identifying potentially similar content for data reduction, comprising: receiving content workflow metadata corresponding to content to be processed, wherein the content to be processed includes a data component, and wherein the content workflow metadata represents workflow processin...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field The described aspects relate to identifying potentially similar content for performing or enabling data reduction. 2. Background Data reduction or compression techniques may be utilized to reduce the amount of data in a piece of content, such as a digital document or file, for improving t...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The following presents a simplified summary of one or more aspects in order to provide a basic understanding of such aspects. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated aspects, and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all aspects nor delineate the scope of a...
BACKGROUND 1. Field The described aspects relate to identifying potentially similar content for performing or enabling data reduction. 2. Background Data reduction or compression techniques may be utilized to reduce the amount of data in a piece of content, such as a digital document or file, for improving the efficien...
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INTEGRATED PLACEMENT PLANNING FOR HETEROGENOUS STORAGE AREA NETWORK DATA CENTERS
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20081112
20081127
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A program, method and system are disclosed for planning the placement of a collection of applications in a heterogeneous storage area network data center. The program, method, and system disclosed deal with the coupled placement of virtual machine applications within a resource graph, with each application requiring a ...
1. A computer program embodied on a computer readable medium, comprising: program instructions for receiving a resource graph describing a storage area network (SAN), the resource graph comprising a plurality of connected resource nodes each providing one or more resources where the resources include processing capabil...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to storage area network data centers. Particularly, this invention relates to optimizing placement of applications within a heterogeneous storage area network data center where each application needs a certain amount of CPU resource...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A program, method and system are disclosed for placement planning in a storage area network data center. The program, method, and system disclosed deal with the simultaneous placement of a collection of applications within a resource graph, with each application requiring a certain a...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to the following U.S. patent application, which is incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/752,288, filed on this same day herewith, and entitled “COUPLED PLACEMENT OF ITEMS USING STABLE MARRIAGE TECHNIQUES”, by Korupolu et...
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Coaxial cable connector having a compensating tab
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20090122
20090205
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A coaxial cable connector includes a connector housing configured to receive a coaxial cable having inner and outer conductors, and a ground shield including a plurality of walls cooperating to define a shielded chamber. The connector housing is received within the shielded chamber, and the walls are configured to be c...
1. A coaxial cable connector comprising: a connector housing configured to receive a coaxial cable having inner and outer conductors; a ground shield including a plurality of walls cooperating to define a shielded chamber, the connector housing received within the shielded chamber, the walls configured to be connected ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to electrical connector assemblies, and, more specifically, to connector assemblies for coaxial cables. In the past, connectors have been proposed for interconnecting coaxial cables. Generally, coaxial cables have a circular geometry formed with a ...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, a coaxial cable connector is provided including a connector housing configured to receive a coaxial cable having inner and outer conductors, and a ground shield including a plurality of walls cooperating to define a shielded chamber. The connector housing...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to electrical connector assemblies, and, more specifically, to connector assemblies for coaxial cables. In the past, connectors have been proposed for interconnecting coaxial cables. Generally, coaxial cables have a circular geometry formed with a central con...
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Tubular cable adapter for joining or terminating a medium-voltage cable
ACCEPTED
20071024
20071108
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A cold-shrinkable element for joining or terminating electric cables, the element comprising a set of insulating or conductive layers, an outer protective sleeve, and a support element enabling said set of layers to be maintained in a radially-expanded state, the support element being suitable for being withdrawn from ...
1. A cold-shrinkable element for joining or terminating electric cables, the element comprising: a set of insulating or conductive layers; an outer protective sleeve; and a support element enabling said set of layers to be maintained in a radially-expanded state, the support element being suitable for being withdrawn f...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>When paper-insulated cables are to be connected in a junction or a termination, it is known to apply a barrier layer over the insulating paper layers at the junction or termination accessories. The barrier sleeve protects the cable and provides a dry cable type interface onto whi...
<SOH> OBJECT AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention solves this problem of moisture that is harmful to good electrical operation, and to do so, it provides a cold-shrinkable element for joining or terminating electric cables, the element comprising a set of insulating or conductive layers, an outer protective...
RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to and claims the benefit of priority from French Patent Application No. 06 51208, filed on Apr. 5, 2006, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a tubular cable adapter for joining or terminating a medium...
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MULTI-OPTION COMMUNICATION METHODS OF FAULT NOTIFICATION IN PET CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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20070920
20071004
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An animal confinement system including at least one transmitter, a loop antenna associated with each transmitter, a loop monitor associated with each loop antenna, a remote communication device and a communication device. The transmitter sends a signal to the loop antenna. The loop monitor senses at least one attribute...
1. An animal confinement system, comprising: at least one transmitter; a loop antenna associated with each said at least one transmitter, said transmitter sending a signal on said loop antenna; a loop monitor associated with each said loop antenna, said loop monitor sensing at least one attribute of said signal; a remo...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to communication methods of a monitoring device used in a pet containment system, and, more particularly, to communication methods of fault notification detected by a monitoring device by a pet containment systems. 2. Descrip...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides multiple options for communication of fault notification in a pet containment system. The invention in one form is directed to an animal confinement system including at least one transmitter, a loop antenna associated with each transmitter, a loop monit...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a non-provisional application based upon U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/782,767, entitled “MULTI-OPTION COMMUNICATION METHODS OF FAULT NOTIFICATION IN PET CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS”, filed Mar. 16, 2006. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The...
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Method And System For Continuously Controlling An Internal Combustion Engine On An Engine Bench Testing Unit
ACCEPTED
20071226
20080110
[]
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The present invention relates to a system and a method for continuous operation of an internal-combustion engine (2), comprising at least an actuator connected to a working device of the engine, an electronic circuit board or card (3) comprising a programmable logic FPGA component, means (9, 10) for synchronizing the c...
1. A method for operating an internal-combustion engine, comprising at least one actuator connected to a working device of the engine, an electronic circuit board comprising a programmable logic FPGA component, means for synchronizing the circuit board according to the engine cycle and a central processing unit compris...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and to an associated system comprising an electronic circuit board referred to hereinafter as a “TIMER PCI” allowing operation of any type of internal-combustion engine, 2 or 4 stroke, gasoline (mono and multispa...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>On the other hand, the system and the method according to the invention have the advantage of providing operation of any type of engine independently of the car manufacturer and/or the associated car parts manufacturer and providing a mechanism of operation open to all the engine co...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and to an associated system comprising an electronic circuit board referred to hereinafter as a “TIMER PCI” allowing operation of any type of internal-combustion engine, 2 or 4 stroke, gasoline (mono and multispark), diesel ...
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING PRESENCE AND COMMUNICATING OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK USING THE HTTP PROTOCOL
ACCEPTED
20070504
20070517
[]
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20091208
709
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A computer-implemented process facilitates communication with an entity over a network. A static HTTP URL is associated with the entity. Communications information reflecting the entity's current online presence including the entity's dynamic session information as determined using the HTTP protocol is linked with the ...
1. A computer-implemented method for detecting and maintaining an entity's current online presence on a computer network, the network including a host computer, the method comprising: (a) sending an HTTP request from the entity to the host computer to initiate an HTTP connection between the entity and the host computer...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to a system and method for maintaining presence and communicating over a computer network using the HTTP protocol. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for maintaining communications information reflecting...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly stated, the present invention provides a computer-implemented method of facilitating communication with an entity over a network. In the method, a static HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Universal Resource Locator (URL) is associated with the entity. The URL is linked with...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/709,909 filed Nov. 9, 2000, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/165,917, filed Nov. 17, 1999, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in i...
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Method for the Production of Phenylalanine Derivatives
ACCEPTED
20081216
20090101
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The invention relates to an improved method for the production of 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives, especially triisopropylphenyl-sulfonyl-substituted 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives.
1-10. (canceled) 11. A method for the production of 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives, comprising: a. reacting a 3-cyanophenylalanine with a quaternary ammonium hydroxide compound to form a 3-cyanophenylalanine ammonium salt; b. reacting the 3-cyanophenylalanine ammonium salt with an optionally substit...
The invention relates to an improved method for the production of 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives, in particular of triisopropylphenyl-sulfonyl-substituted 3-amidino- or 3-guanidinophenylalanine derivatives. The preparation of 3-amidinophenylalanine derivatives, in particular of Nα-(2,4,6-triisopropy...
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Media Device Power Conservation
ACCEPTED
20081216
20090101
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Power is dynamically conserved in a device by analyzing past processing performance of the device and predicting the amount of power required for future execution. In an example embodiment, a video frame is analyzed to determine what portion of the video frame was needed to render data. If less than the full video fram...
1. A computer-implemented method for conserving power consumption of a device, the method comprising: determining a per unit time processing performance of the device; predicting performance requirements in accordance with the determined performance; and adjusting at least one parameter affecting power consumption in a...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Power consumption is becoming an area of concern for all types of devices. In the case of portable devices, because the capacity of batteries has not significantly improved, manufacturers of electronic circuits have been working toward making silicon chips and the like more power efficient. In the...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description Of Illustrative Embodiments. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to...
TECHNICAL FIELD The technical field relates generally to computer processing and more specifically to computer processing security. BACKGROUND Power consumption is becoming an area of concern for all types of devices. In the case of portable devices, because the capacity of batteries has not significantly improved, man...
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