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10,597,670 | ACCEPTED | Dental Treatment Apparatus | Apparatus for dental treatment includes a base, a treatment unit, and a connecting piece. The treatment unit has one or more treatment instruments and one or more lines for the supply of water, air and electricity. The connecting piece is placed in between the base and the treatment unit. The treatment unit can be disc... | 1. Apparatus for dental treatment, comprising: a base; a treatment unit, said treatment unit being comprised of one or more treatment instruments and one or more lines for supply of water, air and electricity; and a connecting piece positioned between said base and said treatment unit, said treatment unit being able to... | The invention relates to an apparatus for dental treatment, comprising a base and a treatment unit, which treatment unit comprises one or more treatment instruments and one or more lines for the supply of water, air and electricity. Such an apparatus is known. The known apparatus has the drawback, that when this has to... | 20070409 | 20100601 | 20080313 | 64539.0 | A61C300 | 0 | BALLINGER, MICHAEL ROBERT | DENTAL TREATMENT APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61C | 2,007 | |||
10,597,740 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for Treatment With Magnetic Fields | The invention relates to an apparatus for therapeutic treatment of a patient with magnetic fields, in particular with nuclear magnetic resonances. One object is to provide an apparatus for treatment of a patient with magnetic fields, which in particular allows localized treatment, for example in the head area of the pa... | 1. An apparatus for therapeutic treatment of a patient (2) using magnetic fields (B0, B1, 55B, 56B) comprising: at least one first device (30B) for production of a first magnetic treatment field (B0, B1, 55B, 56B) within a first treatment area (50B); a rest (1C) for the patient (2) to lie on, in such a manner that a bo... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to an apparatus for therapeutic treatment of a patient using magnetic fields in general, and to an apparatus for treatment with nuclear magnetic resonances in particular. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Non-invasive treatment processes are taking over more and more new fields of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Non-invasive treatment processes are taking over more and more new fields of application in medicine. With reference to the invention proposed here, apparatuses and methods for therapeutic treatment by means of external magnetic fields should be mentioned in particular. Although, ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES <EOH>In the figures: FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of a treatment seat according to the invention, FIG. 2 shows a schematic plan view from above of the treatment seat in FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 shows a schematic rear view of a movement device on the treatment seat, FIG. 4 shows a sc... | 20070410 | 20090428 | 20080612 | 89496.0 | A61N202 | 0 | LACYK, JOHN P | APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT WITH MAGNETIC FIELDS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,007 | |
10,597,752 | ACCEPTED | Luminous Body | A luminous body is described, in particular in the form of a planar lighting device for general lighting or for back-lighting of displays, which luminous body comprises a plurality of light sources (2), for example LED elements, arranged in a housing (10), in particular an optical waveguide plate (1). The optical waveg... | 1. A luminous body comprising a housing (10) with a light emission surface (4) and a plurality of light sources (2) arranged in the housing (10), wherein the housing (10) comprises at least a first optical medium (1) with a first optical scattering power, into which medium (1) the light of the light sources (2) is coup... | The invention relates to a luminous body, in particular in the shape of a planar lighting device for general lighting or for backlighting of displays, which luminous body comprises a plurality of light sources, for example LED elements, arranged in a housing, in particular an optical waveguide plate. Luminous bodies ar... | 20060807 | 20140701 | 20080619 | 69779.0 | F21V1100 | 0 | GRAMLING, SEAN P | Luminous Body | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,006 | |||
10,597,909 | ACCEPTED | Selective Growth Medium for Listeria Spp | Disclosed is a growth medium containing nitrofurantoin. The growth medium is selective for the growth of Listeria spp. | 1. A selective growth medium specific for Listeria spp. comprising, in combination, lithium chloride and one or more antibiotics or salts thereof, in concentrations effective to selectively inhibit non-Listeria organisms while enhancing growth of Listeria spp. 2. The medium of claim 1, wherein the antibiotics are selec... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority under 35 USC §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/543,947, filed 12 Feb. 2004, the entirety of which is incorporated herein. REFERENCES AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Complete bibliographic citations for the references cited herein a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Considerable microbiological research has been devoted to understanding the nutritional requirements and environmental conditions that promote selective growth of Listeria spp. Dependable selective culturing of Listeria spp. is becoming increasingly important in the food industry... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a culture medium for investigating, isolating, counting and directly identifying pathogenic bacteria of the genus Listeria. The medium promotes the growth of Listeria spp. while simultaneously inhibiting the growth of non- Listeria organisms. Further, the me... | 20070725 | 20110614 | 20080124 | 59515.0 | C12N120 | 0 | MARX, IRENE | SELECTIVE GROWTH MEDIUM FOR LISTERIA SPP | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12N | 2,007 | |
10,597,991 | ACCEPTED | Injection Device for Administering a Vaccine | A manually-powered injection device that self-administers a painless injection. The injection device provides a method for substantially painless injections of vaccine and other medication into a patient that does not require the use of an anesthetic, that does not require the medical personnel to spend a substantial a... | 1. A manually-powered injection device for painless inter-muscular injection of an injectable liquid composition from with a reservoir, comprising: a) a housing having a base for semi-permanent attachment to the skin of a patient, b) an injection needle disposed substantially perpendicular to the base and within the ho... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the injection of vaccines and other medication and, more particularly, to an injection device that can be used in a method for administering vaccine injections painlessly for a patient. Conventional medical injection devices for injecting medication into the ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to the injection of vaccines and other medication and, more particularly, to an injection device that can be used in a method for administering vaccine injections painlessly for a patient. Conventional medical injection devices for injecting medicati... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an injection device that is manually-powered and configured for self-administering painlessly an injectable liquid composition, such as a vaccine or medicament. The device can be used in a method for providing a substantially painless injection of th... | 20070621 | 20100302 | 20071220 | 81009.0 | A61M524 | 0 | PRICE, NATHAN R | INJECTION DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A VACCINE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,007 | |
10,598,020 | ACCEPTED | Network Architecture | A system and method for self-organizing, reliable, multiple path data flow transmission of messages data on a network uses queues to transmit messages between end-user modules (EUMs) on nodes on the network. The EUMs include the end user applications with which queues are associated. A network communications manager (N... | 1-18. (canceled) 19. A self-organizing network comprising: (a) a plurality of nodes; (b) at least one link interconnecting neighbouring ones of said nodes; (c) each of said nodes being operable to maintain information about each of said other nodes that is within a first portion of said nodes, said information includin... | PRIORITY CLAIMS The present application claims priority from Canadian Patent Application No. 2,457,909, filed Feb. 16, 2004, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/544,341, filed Feb. 17, 2004, Canadian Patent Application No. 2,464,274, filed Apr. 20, 2004, Canadian Patent Application No. 2,467,063, filed May 17, 2... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Networked devices are now an extremely important aspect of our social fabric. The public switched telephone network (“PSTN”) is perhaps the first example of a ubiquitous network of telecommunication devices that changed the way people interact. Now, mobile telephone networks, the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel system and method for networking that obviates or mitigates at least one of the above-identified disadvantages of the prior art. A first aspect of the invention provides a network that comprises a plurality of nodes and a p... | 20070405 | 20110614 | 20071213 | 82569.0 | H04L1228 | 0 | ZHAO, WEI | NETWORK ARCHITECTURE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,007 | |
10,598,139 | ACCEPTED | Safe Storage of Volatiles | The present disclosure is related to methods and apparatus that provide safe storage of volatile compounds or elements, utilizing storage configurations that take advantage of the diffusibility and release characteristics of cell-based materials, such as foam materials. | 1. A method for storing volatiles under pressure, comprising; providing a storage apparatus, wherein said storage apparatus includes an outer portion and a foam component, wherein said foam component is contained within an inner space defined by said outer portion; connecting said storage apparatus to a source for prov... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to and claims priority and benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/546,304, filed Feb. 19, 2004, entitled “Safe Storage of Volatiles”. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT The invention was made with Government support under contract No. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of Endeavor The invention relates generally to safe storage of compounds, in particular volatile compounds. In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to the use of foam-cell material to store volatile compounds. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides for the safe storage ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>We have examined a variety of methods for improving the safety of storing volatile compounds. One aspect of the disclosure involves storing the volatile compound inside a low-permeability, high-void-fraction, monolithic structure such as a closed-cell foam. In particular embodiments, such foam may b... | 20070516 | 20110607 | 20080124 | 65183.0 | B65D8500 | 0 | MAUST, TIMOTHY LEWIS | SAFE STORAGE OF VOLATILES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,007 | |
10,598,247 | ACCEPTED | Optical component for introducing optical aberrations to a light beam | An optical component (48) for introducing optical aberrations to a light beam defining an optical axis (28) is described, comprising a fluid chamber (46) having a first fluid (56) and at least a second fluid (58) therein, the first and second fluid (56, 58) being nonmiscible, the first fluid (56) and the second fluid (... | 1. An optical component for introducing optical aberrations to a light beam (20′, 22″) defining an optical axis (28), comprising: a fluid chamber (46) having a first fluid (56) and at least a second fluid (58) therein, the first and second fluids (56, 58) being non-miscible, the first fluid (56) and the second fluid (5... | The invention relates to an optical component for introducing optical aberrations to a light beam defining an optical axis, comprising a fluid chamber having a first fluid and at least a second fluid therein, the first and second fluids being non-miscible, the first fluid and the second fluid being in contact along an ... | 20060822 | 20090127 | 20070621 | 63011.0 | G02B2608 | 0 | CHOI, WILLIAM C | OPTICAL COMPONENT FOR INTRODUCING OPTICAL ABERRATIONS TO A LIGHT BEAM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G02B | 2,006 | |||
10,598,425 | ACCEPTED | Sealing device for a radial swivel motor | Swivel motors have a large number of tightness problems on the inside, in particular in a broad operating temperature range. Therefore, to improve the tightness over a temperature range of −40° C. to +130° C., a sealing device (20) is provided with an inner soft sealing element (20) and a plurality of outer rigid seali... | 1. A sealing device for a radial swivel motor including a stator with at least one stator wing and a rotor with at least one rotor wing, which form at least one sealing chamber and one inlet chamber, the sealing device for sealing in the inward direction, whereby the sealing device is pressed into a mounting groove (18... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a United States National Phase application of International Application PCT/DE2005/000349 and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of German Application DE 10 2004 010 432.8 filed Mar, 1, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herei... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A radial swivel motor usually consists of a housing, which has at least one stator wing in the interior and is closed on the faces with covers, and of a rotor, which is composed of a driven shaft mounted in the covers and at least one rotor wing. The rotor wing is pivotable again... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, the basic object of the present invention is to develop a sealing device, whose sealing gaps between the pressure chamber and the inlet chamber of the swivel motor are independent of the temperature. According to the invention, a sealing device or arrangement for a radial... | 20060829 | 20081028 | 20070726 | 96367.0 | H02K510 | 0 | LAZO, THOMAS E | SEALING DEVICE FOR A RADIAL SWIVEL MOTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02K | 2,006 | |
10,598,426 | ACCEPTED | Cleaning assembly | A portable conveyor cleaning assembly with adjustable first and second end assemblies selectively mountable on respective sides of different width conveyors. A carriage is movable reciprocally over the conveyor to direct a cleaning fluid onto the conveyor, with the degree of reciprocal movement being adjustable to suit... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A portable cleaning assembly, the assembly including an elongate reciprocal movement providing means, said means including an elongate body and a carriage member movable in a reciprocal manner along a required proportion of the body, a cleaning member mounted on the carriage for cleaning an item, t... | This invention relates to a portable cleaning assembly, and particularly but not exclusively such an assembly for cleaning conveyors. Conveyors are used in a wide range of applications including for instance the food industry. In establishments such as bakeries a number of such conveyors may be used, which conveyors ma... | 20060829 | 20100831 | 20070726 | 98153.0 | B65G4522 | 2 | PERRIN, JOSEPH L | PORTABLE CONVEYOR CLEANING ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65G | 2,006 | |||
10,598,440 | ACCEPTED | Device for introducing a catheter with a security non-piercing cage provided with a flexible blade | A device for introducing a catheter into a body site through the skin by means of an security non-piercing cage includes a steel spring flexible blade which is disposed in the cross section of the chamber of the nonpiercing cage near the proximal input thereof perpendicularly to a needle and is penetrable by the needle... | 1. An arrangement for the insertion into the body, through the skin, of a catheter with a proximal base , where this arrangement includes a needle which has a puncture end and a cage, which extends the base in the proximal direction, where this chamber forms a chamber through which the needle slides from a proximal ent... | The invention aims to eliminate the risks of accidental pricking on removal of a puncture needle employed for the insertion of a catheter into any part of the body through the skin. A large number of such prick-prevention arrangements have been proposes for this purpose. Publication FR 2 836 385 describes an arrangemen... | 20061016 | 20100323 | 20070816 | 57653.0 | A61M5178 | 0 | FLICK, JASON E | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING A CATHETER WITH A SECURITY NON-PIERCING CAGE PROVIDED WITH A FLEXIBLE BLADE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,006 | |||
10,598,511 | ACCEPTED | Method and Apparatus of Managing Wireless Communication in a Worksite | A method of controlling wireless messaging between mobile apparatuses and an onsite office in a worksite comprises the steps of: dividing the worksite area into elementary cells (C) mapped in correspondence with the topology of the area and into and communication zones (CZ), for a given communication zone of the worksi... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. (canceled) 14. (canceled) 15. (canceled) 16. (canceled) 17. (canceled) 18. (canceled) 19. (canceled) 20. (canceled) 21. (canceled) 22. (canceled)... | The present invention relates to the field of worksite management, notably in civil engineering (construction sites, road building, urban development, etc.), landscaping, mining, etc., and aims more particularly at providing a method and apparatus for managing wireless communication of different types of management dat... | 20070618 | 20111004 | 20071122 | 87733.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | WYCHE, MYRON | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MANAGING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN A WORKSITE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,007 | |||
10,598,571 | ACCEPTED | Wireless Multi-Path Transmission System (Mimo) With Controlled Repeaters in Each Signal Path | Methods for exchanging signals via a network with nodes (11-15) improve the performance of the network by letting a destination node (12) s receive the signals originating from a source node (11) via different first and second signal routes, and by processing and correlating these signals in the destination node (12). ... | 1. Method for exchanging signals via nodes (11-14) and comprising the steps of at a source node (11), processing a source signal (21,22) and transmitting the source signal (21,22) to a destination node (12) via a first signal route comprising an intermediate node (13,14) and via a different second signal route, with at... | The invention relates to a method for exchanging signals via nodes, and also relates to a destination node, a source node, an intermediate node, a network and a circuit. Examples of such networks are mesh connected local area networks and mesh connected wide area networks. A prior art method is known from U.S. Pat. No.... | 20071207 | 20110301 | 20080710 | 68052.0 | H04B714 | 0 | TAYLOR, BARRY W | WIRELESS MULTI-PATH TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (MIMO) WITH CONTROLLED REPEATERS IN EACH SIGNAL PATH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,007 | |||
10,598,651 | ACCEPTED | Control Arm for the Wheel Suspension of a Motor Vehicle | A control arm for the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle with an arm body 1 made of at least one sheet metal part and at least one pivotal point for connection to a fixing point on the vehicle body side is introduced, whereby the pivotal point is designed as a circular mounting bushing 2 for an elastic bearing element... | 1. A control arm for the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle, the control arm comprising: an arm body made of at least one sheet metal part; and at least one pivotal point for connection to a fixing point on the vehicle body side, whereby the pivotal point is designed as a circular mounting bushing for an elastic beari... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a United States National Phase application of International Application PCT/DE2005/000353 and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of German Patent Application DE 10 2004 011 766.7 filed Mar. 9, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Control arms of this type are also called suspension arms and usually consist of single or double steel sheets connected to one another, whereby the sheet construction can be provided in sections to increase the stiffness with corrugations or edgings. The control arms in this case... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, starting from the existing state of the art, the object of the present invention is to provide a design of a control arm for the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle in relation to its pivotal points, particularly to the vehicle body, so that a simplified, cost-effective pr... | 20060907 | 20091006 | 20080703 | 68838.0 | B60G700 | 0 | FLEMING, FAYE M | CONTROL ARM FOR THE WHEEL SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60G | 2,006 | |
10,598,987 | ACCEPTED | Medication dispensing apparatus with spring-driven locking feature enabled by administration of final dose | A medication dispensing apparatus with a spring-driven locking feature includes a drive member movable in a distal direction within a housing, and a fluid container with a piston that is advanceable by the drive member (60) when such drive member is moved distally by a driving means. The apparatus includes a latching e... | 1. A medication dispensing apparatus comprising: a housing; a drive member within said housing and movable in a distal direction; a fluid container defining a medicine-filled reservoir with a movable piston at one end and an outlet at the other end, said piston engageable by said drive member to be advanced toward said... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention pertains to medication dispensing devices, and, in particular, to a portable medication dispensing device such as an injector pen. Patients suffering from a number of different diseases frequently must inject themselves with medication. To allow a person to conveniently... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention pertains to medication dispensing devices, and, in particular, to a portable medication dispensing device such as an injector pen. Patients suffering from a number of different diseases frequently must inject themselves with medication. To allow a person to ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one form thereof, the present invention provides a medication dispensing apparatus including a housing, a drive member within the housing and movable in a distal direction, a fluid container defining a medicine-filled reservoir with a movable piston at one end and an outlet... | 20060918 | 20090414 | 20070823 | 64275.0 | A61M5315 | 8 | CARPENTER, WILLIAM R | MEDICATION DISPENSING APPARATUS WITH SPRING-DRIVEN LOCKING FEATURE ENABLED BY ADMINISTRATION OF FINAL DOSE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,006 | |
10,599,000 | ACCEPTED | Information terminal, and event notifying method | An information terminal of the present invention aims at informing the user of an occurrence of an event during the reproduction of contents without an unexpected feeling. An information terminal of the present invention, includes a contents reproducing unit 10 for reproducing contents, a contents reproducing unit 20 f... | 1. An information terminal, comprising: a reproducing unit that reproduces contents; an informing unit that informs an occurrence of an event; a superposing unit that superposes an output of the reproducing unit and an output of the informing unit; and a controlling unit that causes an information of the occurrence of ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an information terminal having a function of reproducing various contents such as a music, a moving picture, a television broadcast, and the like and, more particularly, an information terminal characterized in that a contents reproducing operation is controlled when an ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In recent years, on account of a size reduction and a capacity increase of the memory and an improvement in the sound compressing technology, the mobile terminal such as the cellular phone, or the like is also able to reproduce conveniently various contents such as the music, the moving pictu... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>[ FIG. 1 ] A view showing a schematic internal configuration of an information terminal in an embodiment of the present invention. [ FIG. 2 ] A flowchart showing the controlling operation procedure performed when an event is sensed during the reproduction of contents, in th... | 20060918 | 20110503 | 20070816 | 92360.0 | H04Q738 | 0 | WANG-HURST, KATHY W | INFORMATION TERMINAL, AND EVENT NOTIFYING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,006 | |
10,599,053 | ACCEPTED | SCREENING GRID | A screening grid for discharging solids from a liquid flow. The grid includes a driveable screening strip that can be inserted into the liquid flow and includes two lateral link chains between which carrying rods extend, carrying groups of adjacent screening links. All screening links include projecting parts that exte... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. Screening grid for discharging solids from a liquid flow, the grid comprising a driveable screening strip that can be inserted into the liquid flow and comprising two lateral link chains between which carrying rods extend, the grid having screening links that at least partially have hooks whereby a... | The invention concerns a screening grid for discharging solids from a liquid flow, said grid comprising a driveable screening strip that can be inserted into the liquid flow and comprising two lateral link chains between which carrying rods extend, carrying groups of adjacent screening links at least some of which have... | 20060918 | 20130806 | 20110616 | 66563.0 | B01D3304 | 0 | POPOVICS, ROBERT J | SCREENING GRID | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,006 | |||
10,599,113 | ACCEPTED | Self-Storing Medical Electrodes | The present invention provides a self-storing medical electrode (10) that does not require packaging, enclosures, or other means to house and to protect various electrode components. According to one aspect, the invention provides an electrode comprising an electrode body having first and second sides, wherein the firs... | 1. An electrode comprising: an electrode body having a first and second side, wherein the first side comprises a flexible barrier layer comprising a heat-sealable material and the second side comprises a conductive layer; an electrically conductive gel layer disposed on the electrode body and which is further in electr... | The present invention relates in general to electrodes for medical instruments, and more particularly, to self-storing medical electrodes in a defibrillator/pacing device and methods of making and using same. Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in the United States. Most sudden cardiac death is caused by... | 20060920 | 20101026 | 20070830 | 66547.0 | A61N100 | 0 | BEHRINGER, LUTHER G | SELF-STORING MEDICAL ELECTRODES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,006 | |||
10,599,127 | ACCEPTED | Process For Fabricating Electronic Components And Electronic Components Obtained By This Process | The invention relates to a method for producing electronic components consisting in carrying out a first anodisation of a carrier material (1) for forming at least one first pore (3) extending in a first direction in said carrier material (1) and in carrying out a second anodisation for forming at least one second pore... | 1. A process for fabricating electronic components, in which a first anodizing operating is carried out on a support material in order to form at least one first pore that extends, in this support material, along a first direction, comprising a second anodizing operation carried out in order to form at least one second... | The invention relates to processes for producing electronic components and to the electronic components obtained by this process. Patent application FR 03/11959 already discloses processes for fabricating electronic components, in which a first anodizing operation is carried out on a support material in order to form a... | 20070523 | 20100803 | 20071206 | 73383.0 | H01L5130 | 0 | CARLEY, JEFFREY T. | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OBTAINED BY THIS PROCESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,007 | |||
10,599,208 | ACCEPTED | Process for the Treatment of Substrate Surfaces | The present invention relates in general terms to the treatment or processing of substrate surfaces. In particular, the invention relates to processes for modifying the surface of silicon wafers. | 1. A process for treating one side of silicon waters in a liquid bath, characterized in that the undersideof the silicon wafers is treated in the liquid bath without the top side previously having been protected or masked. 2. The process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the silicon wafers are processed cont... | The present invention relates in general terms to the treatment or processing of substrate surfaces. In particular, the invention relates to processes for modifying the surface of silicon wafers. During the production of silicon slices, silicon plates or wafers for the semiconductor and solar cell industry, the wafers ... | 20060922 | 20110517 | 20080925 | 98115.0 | H01L21302 | 1 | ANGADI, MAKI A | PROCESS FOR THE WET-CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF ONE SIDE OF SILICON WAFERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,006 | |||
10,599,221 | ACCEPTED | Method of Diagnosing Apoplectic Stroke/Asymptomatic Brain Infarction Using Polyamine and Acrolein Contents, Polyamine Oxidase Activity or Protein Content Thereof as Indication | The present invention provides a diagnostic method for stroke/asymptomatic cerebral infarction and a screening method for patients with stroke/asymptomatic cerebral infarction, which comprise measuring acrolein content or polyamine content; or polyamine oxidase activity or protein content of polyamine oxidase in plasma... | 1. A diagnostic method for stroke/asymptomatic cerebral infarction, comprising: sampling biological sample from subject; measuring polyamine content or aldehyde compound content formed from the polyamine in the sample; or polyamine oxidase activity or protein content of polyamine oxidase in the sample; and diagnosing s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a diagnostic method for stroke/asymptomatic cerebral infarction using polyamine or acrolein content, polyamine oxidase activity or protein content thereof as an indicator. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a screening met... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a diagnostic method for stroke/asymptomatic cerebral infarction using polyamine or acrolein content, polyamine oxidase activity or protein content thereof as an indicator. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a sc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF TUE INVENTION <EOH>As described above, it was known that acrolein generated by oxidative degradation of polyamine is involved in uremia in kidney diseases. However, there has not been sufficient knowledge on whether acrolein is involved in other cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke. The term “stroke... | 20080429 | 20140506 | 20081016 | 70138.0 | C12Q126 | 0 | SHEN, BIN | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING APOPLECTIC STROKE/ASYMPTOMATIC BRAIN INFARCTION USING ACROLEIN CONTENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,008 | |
10,599,451 | ACCEPTED | Pharmaceutical Composition Of Piperazine Derivatives | The present invention relates to a liquid composition containing an active substance belonging to the family of substituted benzhydryl piperazines with reduced amounts of preservatives. | 1. A liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising an active substance chosen among cetirizine, levocetirizine and efletirizine, and at least one preservative, wherein the amount of preservative is in the case of parahydroxybenzoate esters more than 0 and less than 1.5 mg/ml of the composition, and in the case of other ... | The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition containing an active substance such as cetirizine, levocetirizine and efletirizine. A number of substances belonging to the family of substituted benzhydryl piperazines are known to be substances with useful pharmacological properties. European Patent... | 20070718 | 20140121 | 20071129 | 83389.0 | A61K314965 | 2 | RODRIGUEZ, RAYNA B | Pharmaceutical Composition Of Piperazine Derivatives | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,007 | |||
10,599,497 | ACCEPTED | METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF (3R,3aS,6aR) HEXAHYDRO-FURO[2,3-b]FURAN-3-OL | The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of diastereomerically pure (3R,3aS,6aR)hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol as well as a novel intermediate, (3aR,4S,6aS)4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]furan-2-one for use in said methods. More in particular the invention relates to a stereoselective method for t... | 1. A method for the synthesis of (3R,3aS,6aR)hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol having the structure of formula (6), which method comprises the use of intermediates of formula (4). 2. A method for the synthesis of (3R,3aS,6aR)hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol having the structure of formula (6), which method comprises the u... | The present invention relates to methods for the preparation of (3R,3aS,6aR) hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol as well as a novel intermediate, (3aR,4S,6aS)4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]furan-2-one for use in said methods. More in particular the invention relates to a stereoselective method for the preparation of (3R,3... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides an improved Wittig process and the use of (3aR,4S,6aS)4-methoxy-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-b]furan-2-one as an intermediate, more in particular in crystalline form, in the preparation of diastereomerically pure (3R,3aS,6aR)hexahydro-furo[2,3-b]furan-3-ol, which is suitable fo... | 20060929 | 20090929 | 20070906 | 70225.0 | C07D49302 | 11 | CHANDRAKUMAR, NIZAL S | METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF (3R,3AS,6AR) HEXAHYDRO-FURO[2,3-B]FURAN-3-OL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C07D | 2,006 | ||
10,599,534 | ACCEPTED | Fail-Safe Circuit For Gas Valves | The invention relates to a fail-safe circuit for gas valves. According to the invention, the fail-safe circuit (10) comprises at least one input (11) that can be connected to a regulator device and at least one output (12, 13) that can be connected to a gas valve. The fail-safe circuit (10) only supplies an output volt... | 1. A fail-safe circuit for piezo-operated gas valves, the fail-safe circuit comprising at least one input that can be connected to a control device and at least one output that can be connected to a gas valve, where the fail-safe circuit only supplies an output voltage to open a gas valve to the at least one output if ... | This application claims priority to PCT/EP2005/002855, filed on Mar. 17, 2005, which claims priority to DE102004016764.8 filed on Apr. 1, 2004. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a fail-safe circuit for gas valves. BACKGROUND Control devices for gas valves must be fail-safe. If the state of the control device is ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Control devices for gas valves must be fail-safe. If the state of the control device is undefined, then it must be guaranteed that in this undefined state a gas valve controlled by the control device does not open. If, for example, a microprocessor is used as the control device for gas valves, the... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to one illustrative embodiment the present invention, a fail-safe circuit includes at least one input that can be connected to a control device and at least one output that can be connected to a gas valve, where the fail-safe circuit only supplies an output voltage that is required to open ... | 20070626 | 20100928 | 20080221 | 79939.0 | F16K3102 | 0 | AMRANY, ADI | FAIL-SAFE CIRCUIT FOR GAS VALVES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16K | 2,007 | |
10,599,553 | ACCEPTED | Projection Apparatus And Method For Pepper's Ghost Illusion | An image projection apparatus (100) comprises a projector (106), a frame (108), and a partially transparent screen (110). The frame (108) retains the screen (110) under tension, such that the screen (110) is inclined at an angle with respect to a plane of emission of light from the projector (106). The screen (110) has... | 1. An image projection apparatus comprising a projector, a frame, a light source and an at least partially transparent screen: the frame being arranged to retain the screen under tension at a plurality of positions along at least one edge of said screen, such that the screen is inclined at an angle with respect to a pl... | This invention relates to a projection apparatus and method. More particularly, but not exclusively, it relates to a projection apparatus arranged to project an image of an object upon an inclined, partially reflective, screen so as to give a false perception of depth and a method for constructing such an apparatus. Th... | 20060930 | 20110208 | 20070830 | 68839.0 | G03B2100 | 10 | HOWARD, RYAN D | PROJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PEPPER'S GHOST ILLUSION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,006 | |||
10,599,667 | ACCEPTED | Collision Warning System | A method of estimating a time to collision (TTC) of a vehicle with an object comprising: acquiring a plurality of images of the object; and determining a TTC from the images that is responsive to a relative velocity and relative acceleration between the vehicle and the object. | 1. A method of estimating a time-to-collision (TTC) of a vehicle with an object comprising the step of: (a) acquiring a plurality of images of the object at known time intervals between the times at which the images of the plurality of images are acquired; and (b) determining the time-to-collision (TTC) solely from inf... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. provisional application 60/560,049 filed on Apr. 8, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to methods and apparatus for estimating a time to collision betw... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Automotive accidents are a major cause of loss of life and dissipation of resources in substantially all societies in which automotive transportation is common. It is estimated that over 10,000,000 people are injured in traffic accidents annually worldwide and that of this number,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to providing an improved method and apparatus for determining at a given time t, a time to collision, TTC(t), of a vehicle with an object using a plurality of camera images of an environment in which the vehicle is located. An as... | 20071129 | 20111220 | 20090604 | 60995.0 | G08G116 | 1 | PERUNGAVOOR, SATHYANARAYA V | COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08G | 2,007 | |
10,599,698 | ACCEPTED | Image sensor test system | An image sensor test system (10) bringing input/output terminals of an image sensor into contact with a contact (61) of a test head (60), emitting light to alight receiving surface of the image sensor from a light source (80) and, while doing so, inputting/outputting electrical signals between the contact (61) of the t... | 1. An image sensor test system bringing input/output terminals of an image sensor into contact with a contact of a test head, emitting light to a light receiving surface of said image sensor from a light source and, while doing so, inputting/outputting electrical signals between the contact of said test head and said i... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an image sensor test system and electronic device test system provided with a function of inverting electronic devices under test for testing. In particular, the present invention relates to an image sensor test system for inverting CCD sensors or CMOS sensors or other i... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present invention relates to an image sensor test system and electronic device test system provided with a function of inverting electronic devices under test for testing. In particular, the present invention relates to an image sensor test system for inverting CCD sensors or CMOS sensor... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1A is a plan view of an image sensor to be tested by an image sensor test system of a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a sectional view of the image sensor along the line I-I of FIG. TA. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of an image sensor test syste... | 20061005 | 20090120 | 20070906 | 62723.0 | G03G1510 | 0 | ISLA, RICHARD | IMAGE SENSOR TEST SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03G | 2,006 | |
10,599,699 | ACCEPTED | NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE DETECTION | A method for determining whether a human individual is or has been infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is provided. The method detects a Neisseria gonorrhoeae, porA nucleic acid fragment obtained from a biological sample. The method includes subjecting the biological sample to nucleic acid sequence amplification using... | 1-23. (canceled) 24. A method of determining whether an individual is or has been infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, said method including the step of using one or more oligonucleotides to detect said isolated porA nucleic acid of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, if present in a biological sample obtained from said individual,... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION THIS INVENTION relates to detection of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, more particularly to detection of bacterial nucleic acids. This invention particularly relates to the detection of amplified fragments of a porA gene of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, for determining, whether the bacterium is pre... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Neisseria gonorrhoeae , is a gram-negative diplococcal bacterial pathogen which is the causative organism of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) known as gonorrhoea. Although gonorrhoea is an ancient disease first described by Galen in AD 150, it is still a major STD of humans.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Notwithstanding the fact that the N. gonorrhoeae porA pseudogene is an unlikely target for nucleic acid-based detection of N. gonorrhoeae and, more particularly for distinguishing between N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis , and might not be present ubiquitously among N. gonorrhoeae ... | 20061030 | 20110816 | 20090521 | 97158.0 | C12Q168 | 0 | ZEMAN, ROBERT A | NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE DETECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,006 | |
10,599,813 | ACCEPTED | Hydrogen Generation Apparatus Incorporating a Staged Catalyst and Method for Using Same | A method and apparatus for generation of hydrogen. The apparatus includes a hydrogen reactor chamber (99) and a plurality of catalysts within the chamber (99) forming distinct zones or portions (200, 202, and 204), each zone or portion comprising a distinct catalyst or combination thereof. Said plurality of catalysts i... | 1. A method for generating hydrogen, comprising: providing a hydrogen reactor chamber; providing a plurality of catalysts within said hydrogen reactor chamber to form a staged catalyst medium, the staged catalyst medium comprising a series of distinct zones or portions, each zone or portion comprising a distinct cataly... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/561,750 filed on Apr. 12, 2004, and of PCT application No. PCT/US04/37620 filed on Nov. 11, 2004, all herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to the che... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The growing popularity of electronic devices has produced an increased demand for electrical power sources to energize these devices. At present, storage or rechargeable batteries are typically used to provide independent electrical power sources for electronic devices. However, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Now in accordance with this invention there has been found a hydrogen generation apparatus for use with fuel cells and other applications wherein generation of hydrogen is required or desirable. According to a first aspect a method for generating hydrogen is disclosed, the method co... | 20070717 | 20131231 | 20080103 | 68710.0 | B01J802 | 0 | CHANDLER, KAITY V | HYDROGEN GENERATION APPARATUS INCORPORATING A STAGED CATALYST AND METHOD FOR USING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01J | 2,007 | |
10,707,741 | ACCEPTED | DRIVING CIRCUIT OF A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL AND RELATED DRIVING METHOD | A method for driving a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel includes receiving continuously a plurality of frame data, generating a plurality of data impulses for each pixel every frame period according to the frame data, and applying the data impulses to a liquid crystal device of a pixel within a frame period via the d... | 1. A method for driving a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, the LCD panel comprising: a plurality of scan lines; a plurality of data lines; and a plurality of pixels, each pixel being connected to a corresponding scan line and a corresponding data line, and each pixel comprising a liquid crystal device and a switchin... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a driving circuit of a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and its related driving method, and more particularly, to a driving circuit for applying over two data impulses to a pixel electrode within one frame period, and its related driving metho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a driving circuit of a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and its related driving method, and more particularly, to a driving circuit for applying over two data impulses to a pixel electrode within one frame period, and its related d... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary objective of the claimed invention to provide a driving circuit of an LCD panel and its relating driving method to solve the problem mentioned above. Briefly, the present invention provides a method for driving an LCD panel. The LCD panel includes a plurality o... | 20040108 | 20070410 | 20050519 | 57312.0 | 3 | PATEL, NITIN | DRIVING CIRCUIT OF A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL AND RELATED DRIVING METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,707,776 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING, VIEWING, EDITING, AND SHARING OUTPUT FROM A DESIGN CHECKING SYSTEM | Existing text output from a design rule checker is put in appropriate input format, and automatically displayed as text within a design tool using existing design tool capabilities, such as highlighting, zooming, and drawing box-regions. A graphical display of the output of the rule checker includes the informative tex... | 1. A method of using text from a design tool to display an output to a user, said method comprising: graphically displaying said output from said text of said design tool; graphically listing design rule violations; displaying said output as part of a software layer of said design tool such that no permanent changes ar... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION This invention relates to the field of printed feature manufacturing, such as printed circuit boards and integrated circuitry manufacturing. In particular, this invention relates design tools for printed circuit board layouts and integrated device layouts. More specifically, the invention relate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to the field of printed feature manufacturing, such as printed circuit boards and integrated circuitry manufacturing. In particular, this invention relates design tools for printed circuit board layouts and integrated device layouts. More specifically, the inve... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The above and other objects, which will be apparent to those skilled in art, are achieved in the present invention which is directed to a method of using text from a design tool to display an output to a user, the method comprising: graphically displaying the output from the text of the... | 20040112 | 20080101 | 20050714 | 64330.0 | 0 | SIEK, VUTHE | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING, VIEWING, EDITING, AND SHARING OUTPUT FROM A DESIGN CHECKING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,707,780 | ACCEPTED | FLAP-TYPE ROTARY FINISHING DEVICE | A rotary finishing device including a generally circular hub having an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The outer periphery includes a plurality of slots formed thereabout, which are defined by a pair of side portions. The plurality of slots are generally uniformly spaced about the outer periphery of the hub. Ea... | 1. A rotary finishing device, comprising: a generally circular hub having an inner periphery and an outer periphery, said inner periphery defining a throughhole: a plurality of slots formed about said outer periphery of said generally circular hub, each of said plurality of slots being defined by a pair of side portion... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a rotary finishing device, and more particularly to a flap-type rotary finishing device having an epoxy attachment of the finishing media to a hub of the flap wheel. Rotary finishing tools are well known and typically include pieces or strips of a finis... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to a rotary finishing device, and more particularly to a flap-type rotary finishing device having an epoxy attachment of the finishing media to a hub of the flap wheel. Rotary finishing tools are well known and typically include pieces or strip... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>One advantage of the present invention is to provide a rotary finishing device that is less expensive than prior rotary finishing devices. Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a rotary finishing device that decreases the assembly time of the device without compromisi... | 20040112 | 20050927 | 20050714 | 74097.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, DUNG V | FLAP-TYPE ROTARY FINISHING DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,707,954 | ACCEPTED | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE INPUT AND POWER CLAMP CIRCUIT FOR HIGH CUTOFF FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) APPLICATIONS | A SiGe ESD (electrostatic discharge) power clamp circuit having a forward biased trigger device fabricated in a given technology and a clamp transistor preferably comprising a high frequency cutoff SiGe npn transistor, wherein the trigger device has a turn-on voltage which is below the Johnson Limit breakdown voltage o... | 1. An electrostatic discharge device comprising: a forward biased trigger device fabricated in a given technology, wherein the trigger device is forward biased bv a voltage to conduct in a non-breakdown, non-rectifying mode of operation; a clamp transistor coupled to the trigger device so that activation of the trigger... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an electrostatic discharge input and power clamp circuit for high cutoff frequency technology radio frequency (RF) applications. More particularly, the subject invention relates to an electrostatic discharge input and power cla... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an electrostatic discharge input and power clamp circuit for high cutoff frequency technology radio frequency (RF) applications. More particularly, the subject invention relates to an electrostatic discharge input a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an ESD power clamp with a low trigger voltage condition for high speed, high cutoff frequency RF applications, mixed signal environments, and low power applications. The present invention provides an ESD device that is useful in high speed radio frequency ... | 20040128 | 20050920 | 20050728 | 96584.0 | 0 | QUINTO, KEVIN V | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE INPUT AND POWER CLAMP CIRCUIT FOR HIGH CUTOFF FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,203 | ACCEPTED | [LED DEVICE, FLIP-CHIP LED PACKAGE AND LIGHT REFLECTING STRUCTURE] | A light emitting diode (LED) device is provided. The LED device includes a device substrate, a first doped layer of a first conductivity type, a light emitting layer, a second doped layer of a second conductivity type, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a reflecting layer and two electrodes. The first doped layer is... | 1. A light emitting diode (LED) device, comprising: a device substrate; a first doped layer, formed on the device substrate; a light emitting layer, formed on the first doped layer; a second doped layer, formed on the light emitting layer, wherein the second doped layer and the first doped layer are comprised of a semi... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no.92120195, filed on Jul. 24, 2003. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a structure of a semiconductor light emitting device, and more particularly, to a s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a structure of a semiconductor light emitting device, and more particularly, to a structure of a light emitting diode (LED) device, to a package structure of a flip-chip LED device, and to a light reflective structure bein... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is to provide a light reflective structure, which is applicable for a LED device to enhance the extraction efficiency of light. Another object of the present invention is to provide a LED device having a light reflective structure of the present invent... | 20040216 | 20050705 | 20050127 | 96584.0 | 0 | QUINTO, KEVIN V | [LED DEVICE, FLIP-CHIP LED PACKAGE AND LIGHT REFLECTING STRUCTURE] | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,253 | ACCEPTED | CONTROLABLE RELEASE OF A VOLATILE SUBSTANCE | The present invention is directed to a device for releasing a controlled amount of a volatile substance into an environment while isolating the non-released amount of such a substance from the environment. The device includes a housing having an interior region, a volatile substance cartridge associated with the housin... | 1. A device for releasing a volatile substance into an environment comprising: a housing having an interior region, an outer surface, and an opening, wherein the housing includes a volatile substance cartridge for containing a fluid therewithin; means for orienting the device such that gravity forces the volatile subst... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to controlling the release of a volatile substance, more particularly, to controlling the release of a predetermined amount of a volatile substance of fluid and isolating the container of the volatile substance from the outside en... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to controlling the release of a volatile substance, more particularly, to controlling the release of a predetermined amount of a volatile substance of fluid and isolating the container of the volatile substance from th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a device for controllably releasing a fixed, predetermined amount of volatile substances (“fluid”) from a housing and isolating the rest of the fluid from the outside environment. The controlled substance release device comprises a housing, a volatile sub... | 20040219 | 20061212 | 20050825 | 63694.0 | 1 | PAIK, SANG YEOP | CONTROLABLE RELEASE OF A VOLATILE SUBSTANCE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,281 | ACCEPTED | Methods and Apparatus for Generating Strongly-Ionized Plasmas with Ionizational Instabilities | Methods and apparatus for generating strongly-ionized plasmas are disclosed. A strongly-ionized plasma generator according to one embodiment includes a chamber for confining a feed gas. An anode and a cathode assembly are positioned inside the chamber. A pulsed power supply is electrically connected between the anode a... | 1. A strongly-ionized plasma generator comprising: a) a chamber for confining a feed gas; b) an anode that is positioned inside the chamber; c) a cathode assembly that is positioned adjacent to the anode inside the chamber; and d) a pulsed power supply having an output that is electrically connected between the anode a... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION A plasma can be created in a chamber by igniting a direct current (DC) electrical discharge between two electrodes in the presence of a feed gas. The electrical discharge generates electrons in the feed gas that ionize atoms thereby creating the plasma. The electrons in the plasma provide a path... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>A plasma can be created in a chamber by igniting a direct current (DC) electrical discharge between two electrodes in the presence of a feed gas. The electrical discharge generates electrons in the feed gas that ionize atoms thereby creating the plasma. The electrons in the plasma pr... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>This invention is described with particularity in the detailed description and claims. The above and further advantages of this invention may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals ind... | 20040222 | 20060822 | 20050825 | 71956.0 | 2 | LIE, ANGELA M | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING STRONGLY-IONIZED PLASMAS WITH IONIZATIONAL INSTABILITIES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,295 | ACCEPTED | Low-to-high level shifter | A low-to-high level shifter operating under a first supply voltage is disclosed. The low-to-high level shifter includes a pull-down circuit coupled to an input signal, the pull-down circuit having a plurality of low-voltage devices, the input signal corresponding to a second supply voltage; and a pull-up circuit couple... | 1. A low-to-high level shifter operating under a first supply voltage, the low-to-high level shifter comprising: a pull-down circuit coupled to an input signal, the input signal corresponding to a second supply voltage; a pull-up circuit coupled to the pull-down circuit; and a clamping circuit coupled to the pull-down ... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a level shifter, and more particularly, to a level shifter for shifting the voltage level of a logic signal from a low operating voltage to a high operating voltage. 2. Description of the Prior Art In an integrated circuit, because of the concer... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a level shifter, and more particularly, to a level shifter for shifting the voltage level of a logic signal from a low operating voltage to a high operating voltage. 2. Description of the Prior Art In an integrated circuit, because o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore one of the many objectives of the claimed invention to provide a low-to-high level shifter using low-voltage elements as pull-down elements and including a clamping circuit. According to embodiments of the invention, a low-to-high level shifter operating under a first su... | 20040223 | 20051108 | 20050127 | 66904.0 | 1 | LE, DON P | LOW-TO-HIGH LEVEL SHIFTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,379 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING CYCLE TIME IN A QUAD DATA RATE SRAM DEVICE | A method for implementing a self-timed, read to write operation in a memory storage device. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes capturing a read address during a first half of a current clock cycle, and commencing a read operation so as to read data corresponding to the captured read address onto a pair of ... | 1. A method for implementing a self-timed, read to write operation in a memory storage device, the method comprising: capturing a read address during a first half of a current clock cycle; commencing a read operation so as to read data corresponding to said captured read address onto a pair of bit lines; commencing a w... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to integrated circuit memory devices and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus for improving cycle time in a Quad Data Rate (QDR) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) device. Quad Data Rate (QDR) SRAM devices are currently being manufactured using a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to integrated circuit memory devices and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus for improving cycle time in a Quad Data Rate (QDR) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) device. Quad Data Rate (QDR) SRAM devices are currently being manufactu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The foregoing discussed drawbacks and deficiencies of the prior art are overcome or alleviated by a method for implementing a self-timed, read to write operation in a memory storage device. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes capturing a read address during a first half of a... | 20040227 | 20051122 | 20050901 | 94785.0 | 1 | PHUNG, ANH K | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING CYCLE TIME IN A QUAD DATA RATE SRAM DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,482 | ACCEPTED | Data Cartridge Library | The present invention is directed to a data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, is comprised of: (a) a frame or cabinet that defines an interior space; (b) a magazine; (c) a drive bay; (d) a picker; (e) an elevator for moving the picker; and (f) a robotics module that can be removed from the interior of the fram... | 1. A data cartridge library comprising: a frame that defines an interior space; a data cartridge magazine, operatively attached to said frame and located within said interior space, for providing a plurality of data cartridge storage spaces; a drive, operatively attached to said frame and located within said interior s... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a data cartridge library that is useful in storing data on a recording medium located in a cartridge and/or retrieving data from a recording medium located in a cartridge. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Presently, data cartridge libraries are primarily used to ar... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Presently, data cartridge libraries are primarily used to archive data, i.e., store data that is not immediately needed by a host computer, and provide archived data to the host computer when the data is needed. To elaborate, the typical data cartridge library receives data from ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a data cartridge library that is comprised of: (a) a frame/chassis/cabinet; (b) a data cartridge magazine that provides a plurality of data cartridge storage spaces that are each capable of accommodating at least one data cartridge; (c) a drive t... | 20040305 | 20060905 | 20050908 | 62237.0 | 0 | EVANS, JEFFERSON A | MODULAR ROBOTICS SYSTEM FOR A DATA CARTRIDGE LIBRARY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,543 | ACCEPTED | SECURITY SESSION AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD | Sharing of data between one domain and at least one other domain over a network is facilitated by the use of tokens. A user token set in a cookie stored on the user's system at log-on to a first domain is used to create, or is associated with, a secure token passed by a first domain to a second domain when the user, in... | 1. A method for facilitating the sharing of data pertinent to a user system between a first domain and a second domain, wherein said second domain is in a session with said user system, the method comprising: establishing a network session between said user system and said second domain, wherein said session is at leas... | FIELD OF INVENTION The method and system of this invention generally relates to network communications, and more particularly, to facilitating the sharing of data between one domain and at least one other domain, by the use of tokens, to facilitate various actions pertinent to a user in a session with the other domain,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>It is increasingly common for transactions and services to be provided by electronic means. The conduct of such business to business and business to consumer transactions and the delivery of services is often facilitated by a user connecting to a host or server on the World Wide Web.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A method and apparatus facilitates the sharing of data between one domain and at least one other domain over a network, by the use of at least one token created by the first domain. The first domain and the other domain, herein referred to as the second domain, are capable of interactiv... | 20040310 | 20080408 | 20050915 | 58956.0 | 0 | PEESO, THOMAS R | SECURITY SESSION AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,633 | ACCEPTED | SELF SEALING HEAT STAKE ON AN OVERMOLDED PANEL | An automotive door panel assembly is provided, comprising a door trim panel. The door trim panel is comprised of an outer trim panel surface; an inner trim panel surface; and at least one tubular stake. The tubular stake includes outer tubular walls protruding from the inner trim panel surface. The tubular stake includ... | 1. An automotive door panel assembly comprising: a door trim panel comprising: an outer trim panel surface; an inner trim panel surface; and at least one tubular stake including outer tubular walls protruding from said inner trim panel surface, said tubular stake including a seal sleeve flow channel connecting said out... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to an overmolded staked panel assembly and more particularly to a flowthrough stake element allowing overmold material to flow from through the stake element to form a self sealing heat stake. Automotive components play an important role in automobile desi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to an overmolded staked panel assembly and more particularly to a flowthrough stake element allowing overmold material to flow from through the stake element to form a self sealing heat stake. Automotive components play an important role in aut... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an automotive door panel assembly with improved manufacturing and assembly characteristics. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automotive door panel assembly with improved removability of sealed tri... | 20040316 | 20051018 | 20050922 | 81016.0 | 0 | MORROW, JASON S | SELF SEALING HEAT STAKE ON AN OVERMOLDED PANEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,655 | ACCEPTED | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine comprises a nozzle (2) with an inlet and a cam-driven plunger (5) forming a plunger chamber (7) which is connected to the inlet of the nozzle. The injection system also comprises a common rail (10) for fuel and a control valve (9) installed between the plunger c... | 1. A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine comprising a nozzle (2) with an inlet; a cam-driven plunger (5) forming a plunger chamber (7) said plunger chamber connected to the inlet of the nozzle; a common rail (10) for fuel; a control valve (9) between the plunger chamber (7) and the common rail (10),... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation patent application of International Application No. PCT/SE03/00435 filed 14 Mar. 2003 which was published in English pursuant to Article 21(2) of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. International Application No. PCT/SE03/00435 claims priority ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to apparatus for injecting fuel into internal combustion engines, particularly compression ignition engines. 2. Background The common means of injecting fuel into modern diesel engines can be divided in two functionally different group... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The subject of the present invention is a new mechanical unit injection system with common rail functionality. The purpose of the invention is to allow the mechanical injection actuation and the common rail principles to be used selectively at such conditions that permit utilization of ... | 20040317 | 20070320 | 20050106 | 63299.0 | 0 | MOULIS, THOMAS N | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,674 | ACCEPTED | MULTIPLE DIELECTRIC FINFET STRUCTURE AND METHOD | Disclosed is a method and structure for a fin-type field effect transistor (FinFET) structure that has different thickness gate dielectrics covering the fins extending from the substrate. These fins have a central channel region and source and drain regions on opposite sides of the channel region. The thicker gate diel... | 1. A fin-type field effect transistor (FinFET) structure comprising: a substrate; fins extending from said substrate; and gate dielectrics covering said fins, wherein said gate dielectrics have different thickness. 2. The FinFET structure in claim 1, wherein said fins are utilized in different types of transistors on s... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to Fin-type field effect transistors (FinFET) and more particularly to an improved FinFET structure that includes multiple gate dielectric thicknesses. 2. Description of the Related Art As the need to decrease the size of transist... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to Fin-type field effect transistors (FinFET) and more particularly to an improved FinFET structure that includes multiple gate dielectric thicknesses. 2. Description of the Related Art As the need to decrease the size... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a method of forming a fin-type field effect transistor (FinFET) structure that begins by patterning fins on a substrate and forming a first gate dielectric on the fins. Then, the invention protects first fins using a mask and removes the first gate dielectric from... | 20040318 | 20061003 | 20050922 | 96584.0 | 0 | QUINTO, KEVIN V | MULTIPLE DIELECTRIC FINFET STRUCTURE AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,796 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS FOR CLEARING DATA IN A MEMORY | A computer system includes a processor, and a memory controller electrically connected to the processor and the memory for controlling the accessing operations of the memory. The method includes the processor generating a predetermined logic value and delivering the predetermined logic value to the memory controller, a... | 1. A method of clearing data in a memory of a computer system, the computer system comprising a processor, and a memory controller electrically connected to the processor and the memory for controlling accessing operations of the memory, the memory comprising a plurality of memory units, the method comprising: a) the p... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and related apparatus for clearing data in a memory, and more particularly, to a method and related apparatus for clearing data in a memory without the involvement of a CPU. 2. Description of the Prior Art FIG. 1 is a schematic ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and related apparatus for clearing data in a memory, and more particularly, to a method and related apparatus for clearing data in a memory without the involvement of a CPU. 2. Description of the Prior Art FIG. 1 is ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary objective of the present invention to provide a method and related apparatus of clearing data in a memory for solving the above problems. According to the claimed invention, a method of clearing data in a memory of a computer system is disclosed. The computer s... | 20040326 | 20061017 | 20050310 | 68119.0 | 0 | KIM, HONG CHONG | MEMORY CONTROLLER INCLUDING DATA CLEARING MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,901 | ACCEPTED | EFFICIENT BLENDING BASED ON BLENDING COMPONENT AVAILIABLITY FOR A PARTIAL BLEND DURATION | An aspect of the present invention takes advantage of the information of expected time of availability of an unavailable component to meet a desired criteria (e.g., minimize the aggregate cost of components). An intermediate product properties combination, which can be attained from an initial heel volume by mixing the... | 1. A method OLE_LINK1 of blending a plurality of components to produce a product having a plurality of target properties, each of said plurality of components impacting one or more of said plurality of target properties when blended, wherein a first component comprised in said plurality of components being scheduled to... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to manufacturing technologies (such as oil refineries), and more specifically to a method and apparatus for blending when one or more of the components is available only for partial blend duration with components affecting several propertie... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to manufacturing technologies (such as oil refineries), and more specifically to a method and apparatus for blending when one or more of the components is available only for partial blend duration with components affecting sever... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>An aspect of the present invention enables efficient blending of components to produce a product having target (desired) properties, when each component impacts potentially multiple target properties when blended and when a first component is scheduled to be available only at a known ti... | 20040330 | 20100223 | 20051013 | 83670.0 | 0 | ORTIZ RODRIGUEZ, CARLOS R | EFFICIENT BLENDING BASED ON BLENDING COMPONENT AVAILIABLITY FOR A PARTIAL BLEND DURATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,708,931 | ACCEPTED | System and Method to Seal by Bringing the Wall of a Wellbore into Sealing Contact with a Tubing | The invention is a system and method used to seal between an open wellbore and a tubing by bringing the wellbore wall inwardly so as to enable sections of earth from the wellbore wall to create the required seal against the tubing. The earth sections that make up the seal can be created by collapsing the relevant parts... | 1. A method to seal between a subterranean wellbore wall and an interior tubing, comprising bringing the wall inwardly towards the tubing. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the bringing step comprises bringing the wall into sealing contact with the tubing. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the bringing step comprises m... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The invention generally relates to a system and method to seal by bringing the wall of a subterranean wellbore into sealing contact with an interior tubing. More specifically, the invention relates to a sealing system that causes the wall of a wellbore to collapse or swell and thereby provide a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention generally relates to a system and method to seal by bringing the wall of a subterranean wellbore into sealing contact with an interior tubing. More specifically, the invention relates to a sealing system that causes the wall of a wellbore to collapse or swell and thereb... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a system and method used to seal between an open wellbore and a tubing by bringing the wellbore wall inwardly so as to enable sections of earth from the wellbore wall to create the required seal against the tubing. The earth sections that make up the seal can be created... | 20040401 | 20060620 | 20051006 | 91423.0 | 0 | DANG, HOANG C | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SEAL BY BRINGING THE WALL OF A WELLBORE INTO SEALING CONTACT WITH A TUBING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,110 | ACCEPTED | WIRE STRAPPER FOR WASTE MATERIAL BALER | A wire strapping or tying device (46) is provided having a rotatable pinion-type knotter assembly (56) for twist-knotting of a pair of adjacent wire sections (50a, 50b), together with a shiftable knotter cover (266) movable between a home position for maintaining the sections (50a, 50b) within the assembly (56) and a r... | 1. In a knotting device including a rotatable knotter operable to twist-knot a pair of adjacent wire sections, and a cover located adjacent said knotter for maintaining the wire sections within the knotter during feeding and knotting operations, the improvement which comprises a mount for said cover permitting the cove... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is broadly concerned with wire strapping apparatus of the type used to apply knotted and tensioned wire ties to preformed bales such as compressed refuse bales. More particularly, the invention is concerned with such apparatus having features permi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is broadly concerned with wire strapping apparatus of the type used to apply knotted and tensioned wire ties to preformed bales such as compressed refuse bales. More particularly, the invention is concerned with such apparatus having fe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the problems outlined above and provides an improved knotting device of the type including a rotatable knotter operable to twist-knot a pair of adjacent wire sections and having a cover located proximal to the knotter for maintaining the wire sections wit... | 20040414 | 20080520 | 20051020 | 61131.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, JIMMY T | WIRE STRAPPER FOR WASTE MATERIAL BALER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,436 | ACCEPTED | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES | The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA poly-merase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA... | 1. A method of DNA sequencing comprising the steps of: (a) providing a template system comprising at least one nucleic acid molecule of unknown sequence hybridized to a primer oligonucleotide in the presence of a DNA polymerase with reduced exonuclease activity; (b) contacting the template system with a single type of ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a continuation of Ser. No. 09/941,882 filed Aug. 28, 2001, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 09/673,544 filed Feb. 26, 2001 and now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of PCT/US99/09616 filed Apr. 30, 1999 and claims the benefit of prov... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Currently, two approaches are utilized for DNA sequence determination: the dideoxy chain termination method of Sanger (1977, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci 74:5463-5674) and the chemical degradation method of Maxam (1977, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci 74:560-564). The Sanger dideoxy chain termination... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel method for determining the nucleotide sequence of a DNA fragment which eliminates the need for electrophoretic separation of DNA fragments. The inventive method, referred to herein as “reactive sequencing”, is base... | 20040505 | 20100112 | 20050210 | 90773.0 | 1 | RILEY, JEZIA | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,550 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FIRE IN A PREDETERMINED AREA | A method and system for detecting early fires in a predetermined area includes capturing a plurality of images of the predetermined area during an interval for generating a plurality of difference frames, and detecting a number of pixels that have fire characteristics in each difference frame. If the detection result i... | 1. A method for detecting early fires in a predetermined area, the method comprising: (a) capturing a plurality of images of the predetermined area during an interval for generating a plurality of difference frames; (b) detecting a number of pixels that have fire characteristics in each difference frame; and (c) if the... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting early fires in a predetermined area, and more particularly, to a method and system that can detect if images contain flames and if a flame increases to be a fire. 2. Description of the Prior Art Generall... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting early fires in a predetermined area, and more particularly, to a method and system that can detect if images contain flames and if a flame increases to be a fire. 2. Description of the Prior ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary objective of the claimed invention to provide a method for detecting early fires in a predetermined area to solve the above-mentioned problem. The claimed invention includes capturing a plurality of images in a predetermined area for generating a plurality of d... | 20040513 | 20060829 | 20051117 | 82732.0 | 0 | HUNNINGS, TRAVIS R | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FIRE IN A PREDETERMINED AREA | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,731 | ACCEPTED | OVERHEAD AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG DESIGN | An automotive overhead airbag assembly is provided including an airbag mounted on an inside surface of a vehicle roof at an airbag mount position. The airbag has an airbag stored condition and an airbag deployed position and expands downwards from said vehicle roof when in the airbag deployed position. The assembly inc... | 1. An automotive overhead airbag assembly comprising: an airbag mounted on an inside surface of a vehicle roof at an airbag mount position, said airbag having an airbag stored condition and an airbag deployed position, said airbag expanding downwards from said vehicle roof when in said airbag deployed position; at leas... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to an overhead automotive airbag assembly and more particularly to an overhead airbag assembly with limited forward movement. Automotive vehicle design is governed by the constant and unending pursuit of improved occupant comfort and safety. Modern vehicle... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to an overhead automotive airbag assembly and more particularly to an overhead airbag assembly with limited forward movement. Automotive vehicle design is governed by the constant and unending pursuit of improved occupant comfort and safety. Mo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an automotive overhead airbag assembly with forward motion resistance. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an automotive overhead airbag assembly with improved overhead installation characteristics. I... | 20040525 | 20061226 | 20051215 | 68838.0 | 0 | FLEMING, FAYE M | OVERHEAD AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG DESIGN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,761 | ACCEPTED | [HOLDER OF PHOTOMASK] | The present invention relates to an apparatus of holder of photomask for holding the photomask, which is placed in the transfer box and to be exposed by projecting light during process of manufacturing semiconductor, and more particularly to one being able to prevent the photomask from friction with the protrusions the... | 1. An apparatus of holder of photomask means a holder being able to prevent the photomask from friction with the protrusions therein in consequence of not creating any dust particle. 2. The holder features that the protrusion is made of PEEK material with attrition resisting and high hardness. 3. On the side of the pro... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the priority bnefit of Taiwan patent application unmber 092114456 filed on May 8, 2003. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1.Field of the Invention The present invention provides an apparatus of holder of photomask for holding the photomask, which is placed in the tr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1.Field of the Invention The present invention provides an apparatus of holder of photomask for holding the photomask, which is placed in the transfer box and to be exposed by projecting optical light during process of manufacturing semiconductor. By means of the long cambered surfac... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. The compound material with high hardness and attrition resisting has been tried. Although the compound material can be able to prevent from causing dust particle in friction, its brittleness is not good enough ... | 20040526 | 20060307 | 20050113 | 69679.0 | 0 | MATHEWS, ALAN A | [HOLDER OF PHOTOMASK] | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,796 | ACCEPTED | NON-FUSION SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS | Methods and devices that utilize segmental fixation between several adjacent vertebrae, thus allowing each vertebrae to be adjusted independently, are provided. In general, the device includes a spinal anchoring element that is adapted to seat at least one spinal fixation element, and a closure mechanism that is adapte... | 1. A device for treating spinal deformities, comprising: a spinal anchoring element adapted to seat first and second spinal fixation elements at a distance spaced apart from one another; and a closure mechanism adapted to mate to the spinal anchoring element to lock each of the first and second spinal fixation elements... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to non-fusion methods and devices for correcting spinal deformities. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Spinal deformities, which include rotation, angulation, and/or curvature of the spine, can result from various disorders, including, for example, scoliosis (abnormal curv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Spinal deformities, which include rotation, angulation, and/or curvature of the spine, can result from various disorders, including, for example, scoliosis (abnormal curvature in the coronal plane of the spine), kyphosis (backward curvature of the spine), and spondylolisthesis (f... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides methods and devices for treating spinal deformities. In general, the methods and devices utilize segmental fixation between several adjacent vertebrae, thus allowing each vertebrae to be repositioned independently. In one embodiment, a device is ... | 20040528 | 20111011 | 20051215 | 96932.0 | 0 | HOFFMAN, MARY C | NON-FUSION SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,816 | ACCEPTED | LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH NIGHT LIGHT | A lighting fixture has a night light that is always on, a safety light that provides more light than the night light, and a sensor that detects the presence of a person within the area illuminated by the safety light. The sensor turns on the safety light when a person is detected within said area and turns off the safe... | 1. A lighting fixture comprising (A) a night light that is always on; (B) a safety light that provides more light than said night light; and (C) a sensor that detects the presence of a person within the area illuminated by said safety light and turns on said safety light when a person is detected within said area and t... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION This invention relates to an indoor lighting fixture equipped with a night light and a sensor. In particular, it relates to a lighting fixture that has a night light that is always on and a brighter safety light that comes on only when a sensor detects the presence of a person. Buildings and ind... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an indoor lighting fixture equipped with a night light and a sensor. In particular, it relates to a lighting fixture that has a night light that is always on and a brighter safety light that comes on only when a sensor detects the presence of a person. Build... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The lighting fixture of this invention conserves energy and reduces the cost of lighting corridors and stairwells in buildings such as office buildings, apartment buildings, hospitals, parking garages, and other facilities. The fixture has a night light that is continuously on, providin... | 20040530 | 20070123 | 20051201 | 66479.0 | 1 | HUSAR, STEPHEN F | LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH NIGHT LIGHT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,935 | ACCEPTED | ECHO CANCELLATION DEVICE FOR FULL DUPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | An echo cancellation device for a full duplex communications system is provided. The full duplex communication system has a transmitter for transmitting a transmit signal and a receiver for receiving a receive signal. The echo cancellation device has a filter for outputting a filter signal according to the transmit sig... | 1. An echo cancellation device for use in a full duplex communication system, wherein the full duplex communication system comprises a transmitter for transmitting a transmit signal and a receiver for receiving a receive signal, the echo cancellation device comprising: a filter for outputting a filtering signal accordi... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to a full duplex communication system, and more particularly, to an echo cancellation device for a full duplex communication system. 2. Description of the Prior Art As technology advances, network usage is more and more popular. The requi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to a full duplex communication system, and more particularly, to an echo cancellation device for a full duplex communication system. 2. Description of the Prior Art As technology advances, network usage is more and more popula... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore one of the objects of the claimed invention to provide an echo cancellation device for a full duplex communication system that can effectively cancel echo impairment to solve the above-mentioned problem. According to the claimed invention, an echo cancellation device for... | 20040607 | 20071204 | 20050512 | 63651.0 | 0 | SINGH, RAMNANDAN P | ECHO CANCELLATION DEVICE FOR FULL DUPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,709,999 | ACCEPTED | STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF PATTERNING A MAGNETIC TUNNEL JUNCTION STACK FOR A MAGNETO-RESISTIVE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY | A method of patterning a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) stack is provided. According to such method, an MTJ stack is formed having a free layer, a pinned layer and a tunnel barrier layer disposed between the free layer and the pinned layer. A first area of the MTJ stack is masked while the free layer of the MTJ is expo... | 1. A method of patterning a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) stack comprising; forming an MTJ stack having a free layer, a pinned layer and a tunnel barrier layer disposed between said free layer and said pinned layer; masking a first area of said MTJ stack while exposing said free layer of said MTJ stack in a second are... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The invention relates to microelectronic devices, and more particularly to a magnetic tunnel junction and method for patterning the same. In a magneto-resistive random access memory (MRAM), information is stored in arrays of magnetic storage elements known as magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs). On... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to microelectronic devices, and more particularly to a magnetic tunnel junction and method for patterning the same. In a magneto-resistive random access memory (MRAM), information is stored in arrays of magnetic storage elements known as magnetic tunnel junction... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>According to an aspect of the invention, a method of patterning a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) stack is provided. According to such method, an MTJ stack is formed having a free layer, a pinned layer and a tunnel barrier layer disposed between the free layer and the pinned layer. A fir... | 20040611 | 20070501 | 20051215 | 83176.0 | 0 | LE, DUNG ANH | METHOD OF PATTERNING A MAGNETIC TUNNEL JUNCTION STACK FOR A MAGNETO-RESISTIVE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,158 | ACCEPTED | [THIN FILM TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE AND REPAIRING METHOD THEREOF] | A thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate including a substrate, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of thin film transistors, a plurality of pixel electrodes and a repairing circuit is provided. The scan lines and the data lines are disposed over the substrate, therefore a plurality of... | 1. A thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate, comprising: a substrate; a plurality of scan lines, disposed over the substrate, wherein the scan lines comprise at least a defect scan line comprising a break; a plurality of data lines, disposed over the substrate, wherein a plurality of pixel areas are defined by the ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no. 93111175, filed Apr. 23, 2004. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate and a repairing method thereof. More partic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate and a repairing method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a TFT array substrate and a repairing method thereof for repairing a break of the scan line or t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, the present invention is directed to a TFT array substrate and a repairing method thereof for repairing a break of the scan line or the common line to avoid the withdrawal of the TFT array substrate. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a thin film tran... | 20040623 | 20060404 | 20051117 | 57929.0 | 0 | LOUIE, WAI SING | [THIN FILM TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE AND REPAIRING METHOD THEREOF] | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,165 | ACCEPTED | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LAYOUT AND ROUTING USING ALTERNATING APERTURE PHASE SHIFT MASKS | Methods for performing phase-correct layout and routing of integrated circuits using alternating aperture phase shift masks (AltPSM), including bright field AltPSM and dark field AltPSM are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems for performing phase-correct layout and routing, including computer-based routing programs a... | 1. A method of laying out features for alternating aperture phase shift masks, comprising: defining features on a grid of a uniform basic pitch; orienting the features such that those of the features defined, at least in part, by phase shifting shapes are oriented along a primary direction; and spacing two features ter... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to methods and systems for design, layout, and routing of integrated circuits using alternating aperture phase shift masks. 2. Description of Related Art The features of small integrated circuit semiconductor devices, such as microprocessors, are u... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to methods and systems for design, layout, and routing of integrated circuits using alternating aperture phase shift masks. 2. Description of Related Art The features of small integrated circuit semiconductor devices, such as microproce... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the invention relates to a method for laying out features for alternating aperture phase shift masks. The method comprises defining features on a grid of a uniform basic pitch. The method also comprises orienting the features such that those of the features defined, at lea... | 20040623 | 20090106 | 20051229 | 96806.0 | 0 | ROSSOSHEK, YELENA | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LAYOUT AND ROUTING USING ALTERNATING APERTURE PHASE SHIFT MASKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,260 | ACCEPTED | INFRARED SENSOR PACKAGE | An optical sensor package with a substrate that supports a membrane carrying an optical sensor and through which radiation passes to impinge the sensor. The substrate has a first surface in which a cavity is defined, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a wall between the cavity and the second surface. The ... | 1. An optical sensor package comprising: a substrate having a first surface in which a cavity is defined, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a wall between the cavity and the second surface, at least a portion of the substrate being formed of silicon; a membrane bonded to the substrate and spanning the ca... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of the U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/489,726, filed Jul. 24, 2003. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to packages for containing electronic devices, and more particularly to a package... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to packages for containing electronic devices, and more particularly to a package having a infrared sensor mounted to a silicon base through which infrared radiation passes before impinging the sensor. 2. Description o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an optical sensor package in which a substrate supports a membrane carrying an optical sensor, and radiation passes through the substrate to impinge the sensor. Generally, the optical sensor package includes a substrate, at least a portion of which i... | 20040629 | 20070220 | 20050127 | 80168.0 | 0 | BOOSALIS, FANI POLYZOS | INFRARED SENSOR PACKAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,441 | ACCEPTED | IMAGE PRINTING SYSTEM | An image printing system is a system which forms images continuously on a long photosensitive material. The image printing system includes an inputting unit for making reservations for cutting of the photosensitive material by the unit of order. The reserved orders for which a cut is reserved by using the inputting uni... | 1. An image printing system for forming images continuously on a long photosensitive material, characterized in that cutting of the photosensitive material by the unit of order is reservable. 2. An image printing system for forming images continuously on a long photosensitive material, comprising: inputting means for m... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image printing system, and more specifically to an image printing system which forms images continuously on a long photosensitive material. 2. Description of the Related Art Image printing systems of this kind offer an advantage o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image printing system, and more specifically to an image printing system which forms images continuously on a long photosensitive material. 2. Description of the Related Art Image printing systems of this kind offer an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide an image printing system capable of improving convenience without decreasing efficiency in processing. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image printing system for forming images ... | 20040712 | 20051213 | 20050113 | 69679.0 | 0 | MATHEWS, ALAN A | IMAGE PRINTING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,620 | ACCEPTED | Bandwidth Limited Sampling Circuit of High Linearity | A bandwidth limited sampling circuit of high linearity may be implemented by using a first circuit portion to limit the bandwidth of the input signals, and using a second circuit portion to sample the bandwidth limited input signal. The first circuit portion and the second circuit portion may be implemented using separ... | 1. A sampling circuit to sample a source signal received on an input path, a noise signal of high frequency components also being received on said input path, said sampling circuit comprising: a first circuit portion receiving an input signal on said input path, said input signal containing both of said source signal a... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to and claims priority from co_pending U.S. provisional patent application entitled, “Noise Suppression Scheme for Sampling Circuit”, Filed on: Aug. 29, 2003, Ser. No. 60/498,801, Attorney Docket Number: TI-919PS, naming as inventors: AYYAGARI e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the design of electrical/electronic circuits, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for attaining a bandwidth limited sampling circuit of high linearity. 2. Related Art A sampling circuit generally refers to a compo... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>The present invention will be described with reference to the following accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example environment in which the present invention may be implemented. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an analog front end illustrating the deta... | 20040726 | 20060321 | 20050303 | 65100.0 | 1 | JEAN PIERRE, PEGUY | BANDWIDTH LIMITED SAMPLING CIRCUIT OF HIGH LINEARITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,683 | ACCEPTED | AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE SENSING OF SIGNALS FROM INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES | An apparatus and a method for testing semiconductor devices, such as individual integrated circuits in semiconductor chips, by directing a current in each circuit through a respective selected predetermined path to establish, in each circuit, a respective focused magnetic field and converting each such magnetic field i... | 1. A system for remotely measuring signals in a circuit under test comprising: means for establishing a first signal in a first selected current path in said circuit; means for establishing a first focused magnetic field at a selected position in said first current path; means for converting said first focused magnetic... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and a method for the transmission and sensing of signals in selected portions of semiconductor integrated circuits or chips containing a plurality of individual circuits therein. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a tra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and a method for the transmission and sensing of signals in selected portions of semiconductor integrated circuits or chips containing a plurality of individual circuits therein. More particularly, the present invention is direc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention achieves all of these desirable results, in a novel circuit; in which the current from a circuit under test, passing to ground, is directed through a first respective selected predetermined path and location to establish in each such circuit under test, a focused m... | 20040728 | 20061003 | 20060202 | 91289.0 | G01R3302 | 0 | VELEZ, ROBERTO | AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION AND REMOTE SENSING OF SIGNALS FROM INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,004 | |
10,710,712 | ACCEPTED | APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING METAL | An apparatus for trimming scrap from an aluminum sheet metal blank is provided. The apparatus includes a clamping base comprising a clamping base engagement surface positioned between a clamping base upper surface and a clamping base bottom surface. The clamping base engagement has a clamping base vertically orientated... | 1. An apparatus for trimming scrap from an aluminum sheet metal blank comprising: a clamping base comprising: a clamping base upper surface; a clamping base bottom surface; and a clamping base engagement surface positioned between said clamping base upper surface and said clamping base bottom surface, said clamping bas... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/927,281 filed on Aug. 10, 2001. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for trimming metal and more particularly to an apparatus for trimming metal that reduces defects. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for trimming metal and more particularly to an apparatus for trimming metal that reduces defects. Modern product design and manufacturing often utilizes a wide variety of materials. Where once low carbon steel predominated, a va... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for trimming metal that reduces the generation of defects during operation. In accordance with the object of the present invention, an apparatus for trimming scrap from an aluminum sheet metal blank is provided... | 20040729 | 20070403 | 20050203 | 69010.0 | 0 | PETERSON, KENNETH E | APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING METAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,710,717 | ACCEPTED | Iron-Type Golf Club | An iron-type golf club head (20) includes a body (22) having a front wall (28) with a ball-striking surface (40). The body (22) further includes a rear surface (54) that has external rear cavity (56) formed therein. The rear surface (54) includes an upper portion (58) and a lower portion (60). The upper portion (60) is... | 1. An iron-type golf club head comprising: a body including a front wall having a ball-striking surface, and the body further including a rear surface having an external rear cavity formed therein, the rear surface including an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being separated from the lower portion ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable FEDERAL RESEARCH STATEMENT Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an iron-type golf club. More specifically, the present invention relates to an iron-type golf club head with improved perimeter weighting. 2... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an iron-type golf club. More specifically, the present invention relates to an iron-type golf club head with improved perimeter weighting. 2. Description of the Related Art The location and distribution of weight within a gol... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an iron-type golf club head which has a low center of gravity, a high moment of inertia, reduced vibrations, and a solid feel and appearance. The iron-type golf club head includes a body having a front wall, which provides a ball-striking surface, and a re... | 20040729 | 20060801 | 20060202 | 97032.0 | A63B5304 | 1 | HUNTER, ALVIN A | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,004 | |
10,710,758 | ACCEPTED | WHEEL TORQUE ESTIMATION IN A POWERTRAIN FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE | A method for estimating traction wheel torque in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain that does not require a torque sensor. The method relies upon variables including speed, torque, moments of inertia and angular acceleration of powertrain components. Separate strategy routines are used for a parallel operating mode a... | 1. A method for determining driving wheel torque for a vehicle having a hybrid electric powertrain, the powertrain comprising an engine, an electric motor, a battery, a generator and gearing that define plural torque flow paths from the engine and the motor to a torque output shaft, the method comprising: calculating a... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to hybrid electric vehicles and a method for estimating vehicle wheel torque. 2. Background Art Unlike pure electric vehicles that use a battery as a power source for a motor in a power flow path to traction wheels, a hybrid electric vehicle has an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to hybrid electric vehicles and a method for estimating vehicle wheel torque. 2. Background Art Unlike pure electric vehicles that use a battery as a power source for a motor in a power flow path to traction wheels, a hybrid electric ve... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The control method of an embodiment of the invention will provide an estimate of the total output torque at the traction wheels for any given driving condition. The torque estimate is used to perform wheel torque monitoring. The method estimates total wheel torque for any given torque o... | 20040730 | 20070410 | 20060202 | 92831.0 | G06F1700 | 0 | NGUYEN, CHUONG P | WHEEL TORQUE ESTIMATION IN A POWERTRAIN FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,710,829 | ACCEPTED | AUTOMATIC LIQUID REFILL APPARATUS | An apparatus for maintaining a liquid level within a receptacle such as a Christmas-tree stand water basin or a pet's water dish includes: a) a liquid reservoir adapted to be positioned above a height of a liquid holding basin of the receptacle, where the reservoir includes an open upper end and a lower end, where the ... | 1. An apparatus for maintaining a liquid level within a receptacle comprising: a liquid reservoir adapted to be positioned above a height of a liquid holding basin of the receptacle, the reservoir including an open upper end and a lower end, the open upper end including a threaded, cylindrical outer surface, and the lo... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention is directed to an automatic liquid refill apparatus for maintaining a liquid level within a receptacle such as a water basin in a Christmas tree stand or in a pet's water dish; and, more specifically a vacuum break automatic gravity flow liquid refill apparatus having relat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an automatic liquid refill apparatus for maintaining a liquid level within a receptacle such as a water basin in a Christmas tree stand or in a pet's water dish; and, more specifically a vacuum break automatic gravity flow liquid refill apparatus ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A first aspect of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for maintaining a liquid level within a receptacle that includes: a) a liquid reservoir adapted to be positioned above a height of a liquid holding basin of the receptacle, where the reservoir includes an open upper end... | 20040805 | 20060801 | 20060209 | 65183.0 | B65B130 | 0 | MAUST, TIMOTHY LEWIS | AUTOMATIC LIQUID REFILL APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65B | 2,004 | |
10,710,849 | ACCEPTED | Document placemarker | A method of saving and retrieving a selected string on an HTML-based document. A cursor is placed at a location on the document. The number of HTML tags are counted between the beginning of the document and the position of the cursor. The count of HTML tags is saved in association with the URL of the document. When the... | 1. A method of marking the position of a string in a document comprising the steps of: retrieving the document, establishing a cursor location in the document associated with the beginning of the string, parsing the source HTML in the document for a positional value representative of the number of HTML tags prior to th... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/493,707 filed Aug. 8, 2003 entitled “Method and apparatus for adding Placemarkers to a computer display.” The specification and claims of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/493,707 are... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>During the infancy of the World Wide Web (herein “the Web”), documents transferred via hypertext protocol (“HTTP”) were frequently static and unchanging over long periods of time. However, as the web evolved, website were more frequently updated and linked to live databases. These ne... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a screen reader that provides access to both software applications and the Internet. The screen reader includes a speech synthesizer that operates with a sound card in a personal computer to read aloud information appearing upon the computer screen. The sc... | 20040806 | 20060131 | 20050210 | 92978.0 | 1 | HUTTON JR, WILLIAM D | DOCUMENT PLACEMARKER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,711,223 | ACCEPTED | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID VEHICLE | A method for controlling a wheel drive system of a hybrid electric vehicle when starting a power source. The hybrid electric vehicle includes first and second power sources, a motor, and a power transfer unit adapted to drive a vehicle wheel. The method includes determining whether the first power source is to be start... | 1. A method for controlling a wheel drive system of a hybrid electric vehicle when starting a power source, the hybrid electric vehicle having first and second power sources, a motor configured to be driven by the first and/or second power sources, and a power transfer unit having a plurality of gear ratios, the power ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/501,766 filed Sep. 10, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the control of a hybrid electric vehicle, and more particularly to a metho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the control of a hybrid electric vehicle, and more particularly to a method for controlling a wheel drive system of a hybrid electric vehicle. 2. Background Art Previously, hybrid electric vehicles employed cont... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling a wheel drive system of a hybrid electric vehicle when starting a power source is provided. The hybrid electric vehicle includes first and second power sources, a motor, and a power transfer unit. The motor i... | 20040902 | 20061003 | 20050310 | 73905.0 | 0 | PANG, ROGER L | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,711,248 | ACCEPTED | METHOD TO DETECT TERMITE INFESTATION IN A STRUCTURE | A method for confirming the presence of termites in a structure, involving a preliminary infrared scan of a structure and confirmation of termite infestation with at least one detector in order to quickly locate potential areas of termite infestation. | 1. A method to nondestructively confirm termite infestation sites in a structure comprising: (a) performing a preliminary infrared scan of said structure to identify potential infestation sites; (b) positioning at least one detector at said potential infestation sites to confirm termite infestation; and (c) nondestruct... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part and claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/680,377 filed Oct. 7, 2003 and U.S. application Ser. No. 10/708,571 filed Mar. 11, 2004, and 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/417,2... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to nondestructive detection of termite infestation in a structure and, more particularly, to methods for detecting and preventing termite damage. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Termites are extremely destructive to wood material. Termites attack and destroy wood almost everywhere in the world, with the exception of climate zones that experience hard freezing. There are close to fifty species of termites in the United States, the majority of losses to wood ... | 20040903 | 20081014 | 20050127 | 69919.0 | 2 | JAGAN, MIRELLYS | METHOD TO DETECT TERMITE INFESTATION IN A STRUCTURE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,711,319 | ACCEPTED | PROGNOSTIC METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HYBRID AND ELETRIC VEHICLE COMPONENTS | A prognostic method and system for testing and controlling various hybrid, fuel cell, and electric vehicle components. The tests generate test data for determining a state of the tested components. An operating strategy of the vehicle is controlled based on the state of its tested components. | 1. A method for operating a vehicle, the method comprising: applying a test signal to a vehicle electric power component; generating a response from the component; determining an operating state of the component based at least in part on the response to the signal; and controlling vehicle operation based at least in pa... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prognostic system and method of testing and controlling vehicle components. It particularly relates to testing and determining an operating state of a vehicle component and controlling operation of the vehicle based on a prognosis ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prognostic system and method of testing and controlling vehicle components. It particularly relates to testing and determining an operating state of a vehicle component and controlling operation of the vehicle based on ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes features for testing vehicle components and for controlling operation of the vehicle based on a prognosis of the state of health of the tested components, such as high efficiency, integrated, electronic power modules. In practicing the present inventio... | 20040910 | 20090707 | 20060316 | 87309.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | CAMBY, RICHARD M | PROGNOSTIC METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPONENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,711,490 | ACCEPTED | CELLULAR PHONE/PDA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | A cellular PDA communication system for allowing a plurality of cellular phone users to monitor each others' location and status, to initiate cellular phone calls by touching a symbol on the display screen with a stylus or finger which can also include conferencing calling. The system also provides for remote activatio... | 1. A method of providing a cellular phone communication network for designated participating users, each having a similarly equipped cellular phone that includes a CPU, GPS navigational system and a touch screen display comprising the steps of: a) providing for the selective polling of position and status information f... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to an integrated communications system using a plurality of cellular PDA/GPS phones for the management of a group of people through the use of a communications net and, specifically, provide each user with a cellular phone that has features that permit all the use... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to an integrated communications system using a plurality of cellular PDA/GPS phones for the management of a group of people through the use of a communications net and, specifically, provide each user with a cellular phone that has features that permit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method and system employing cellular telephone communications to provide the location information to a group of geographically dispersed people, and to enable the rapid transmission of data concerning entities of interest to the members of the group and to coordinate the activitie... | 20040921 | 20060418 | 20060323 | 61737.0 | H04Q700 | 8 | MOE, AUNG SOE | CELLULAR PHONE/PDA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
10,711,581 | ACCEPTED | Device for control of display of video frames and method for control of display of video frames | The present invention relates to a device for control of display of video frames and a method for control of display of video frames, used in digital decoders/receivers of television signal, to which the signal is drawn in an analogue form. | 1. A device for control of display of video frames comprising a receiving block for receiving a first analogue video signal of a first format; a conversion block for conversion of the first analogue signal of the first format into a digital signal and connected to the receiving block; a buffer controller of frames incl... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to Polish Application No. P-362631, filed Oct. 6, 2003, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for control of display of video fra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for control of display of video frames and a method for control of display of video frames, used in digital decoders/receivers of television signal, in which the signal is received in an analogue form, and then, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Purposes of the Invention It is the object of this invention to eliminate the interferences and allowing a conversion of video frames frequency, in such a way, that the output frequency can be either lower or higher than the input frequency. This and other objects and advantages of ... | 20040927 | 20071218 | 20050407 | 67870.0 | 5 | KOSTAK, VICTOR R | RECEIVER OF ANALOGUE VIDEO SIGNAL HAVING MEANS FOR ANALOGUE VIDEO SIGNAL CONVERSION AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF DISPLAY OF VIDEO FRAMES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,711,598 | ACCEPTED | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING STAND-OFF EFFECTS OF A DOWNHOLE TOOL | A method for reducing stand-off effects of a downhole tool includes disposing the downhole tool in a borehole, wherein the downhole tool comprises at least one moveable section disposed between an energy source and a receiver on the downhole tool; and activating the at least one moveable section to reduce a thickness o... | 1. A method for reducing stand-off effects of a downhole tool, comprising: disposing the downhole tool in a borehole, wherein the downhole tool comprises at least one moveable section disposed between an energy source and a receiver on the downhole tool; and activating the at least one moveable section to reduce a thic... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to tools for well logging. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods for reducin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to tools for well logging. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods for reducing stand-off effects in downhole tools. 2. Background Art Oil and gas industry uses various tools to probe the formation to l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the invention relates to methods for reducing stand-off effects of a downhole tool. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes disposing the downhole tool in a borehole, wherein the downhole tool comprises at least one moveable section disposed be... | 20040928 | 20071023 | 20060330 | 98919.0 | E21B4700 | 0 | ANDREWS, DAVID L | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING STAND-OFF EFFECTS OF A DOWNHOLE TOOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,004 | |
10,711,771 | ACCEPTED | METHOD FOR FABRICATING DOPED POLYSILICON LINES | A method of fabricating polysilicon lines and polysilicon gates, the method of including: providing a substrate; forming a dielectric layer on a top surface of the substrate; forming a polysilicon layer on a top surface of the dielectric layer; implanting the polysilicon layer with N-dopant species, the N-dopant specie... | 1. A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure, comprising: providing a substrate; forming a dielectric layer on a top surface of said substrate; forming a polysilicon layer on a top surface of said dielectric layer; implanting said polysilicon layer with N-dopant species, said N-dopant species about contained wi... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of semiconductor fabrication; more specifically, it relates a method of fabricating doped polysilicon lines and complementary metal-oxide-silicon (CMOS) doped polysilicon gates. 2. Background of the Invention Advanced CMOS devi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of semiconductor fabrication; more specifically, it relates a method of fabricating doped polysilicon lines and complementary metal-oxide-silicon (CMOS) doped polysilicon gates. 2. Background of the Invention Advanc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A first aspect of the present invention is a method of fabricating a semiconductor structure, comprising: providing a substrate; forming a dielectric layer on a top surface of the substrate; forming a polysilicon layer on a top surface of the dielectric layer; implanting the polysilicon... | 20041004 | 20071204 | 20060406 | 79226.0 | H01L213205 | 0 | GHYKA, ALEXANDER G | METHOD FOR FABRICATING DOPED POLYSILICON LINES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,004 | |
10,711,878 | ACCEPTED | TEXTURE ERROR RECOVERY METHOD USING EDGE PRESERVING SPATIAL INTERPOLATION | A method of recovering texture information for an error block in a video stream includes applying an edge detection spatial filter on blocks surrounding an error block to detect texture edges, each block containing a plurality of pixels, and identifying first pixels surrounding the error block having texture data above... | 1. A method of recovering texture information for an error block in a video stream, the method comprising: locating an error block; applying an edge detection spatial filter on blocks surrounding the error block to detect texture edges, each block containing a plurality of pixels; generating filtering results of the pl... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of recovering texture data in video streams, and more specifically, to a method of recovering texture data for error blocks in video streams using spatial interpolation. 2. Description of the Prior Art Video streams are composed... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of recovering texture data in video streams, and more specifically, to a method of recovering texture data for error blocks in video streams using spatial interpolation. 2. Description of the Prior Art Video streams ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an objective of the claimed invention to provide a method of interpolating texture information for an error block in a video stream in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. According to the claimed invention, a method of recovering texture information for an error... | 20041011 | 20080226 | 20060413 | 58639.0 | G06K940 | 0 | ALAVI, AMIR | TEXTURE ERROR RECOVERY METHOD USING EDGE PRESERVING SPATIAL INTERPOLATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,004 | |
10,711,922 | ACCEPTED | NON-SKID MODULAR PLASTIC CONVEYOR BELT | A modular conveyor belt constructed of modules having upstanding ribs, each in the form of textured upper ridge structure atop an elongated rib base. Consecutive ribs are spaced apart laterally on the top surface of the modules. Longitudinal slots between laterally consecutively ribs admit the fingers of transfer plate... | 1. A conveyor belt module comprising: a module body extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, laterally from a first side edge to a second side edge, and in thickness from a top side to a bottom side, the module body comprising: a first set of hinge eyes spaced apart laterally along the first end; a se... | BACKGROUND The invention relates generally to power-driven conveyors and, more particularly, to modular plastic conveyor belts having a skid-proof top surface. Modular plastic conveyor belts with raised ribs are used with finger transfer plates or combs to transfer articles smoothly or passengers safely off the end of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates generally to power-driven conveyors and, more particularly, to modular plastic conveyor belts having a skid-proof top surface. Modular plastic conveyor belts with raised ribs are used with finger transfer plates or combs to transfer articles smoothly or passengers safely off... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This need and other needs are satisfied by modular conveyor belts constructed of modules embodying features of the invention. In a first version of the invention, the module comprises a module body that extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end, laterally from a first side edge to a se... | 20041013 | 20060926 | 20060413 | 67679.0 | B65G1706 | 0 | BIDWELL, JAMES R | NON-SKID MODULAR PLASTIC CONVEYOR BELT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65G | 2,004 | |
10,711,959 | ACCEPTED | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SELECTIVE SCALING | Methods, systems and program products are disclosed for selectively scaling an integrated circuit (IC) design: by layer, by unit, or by ground rule, or a combination of these. The selective scaling technique can be applied in a feedback loop with the manufacturing system with process and yield feedback, during the life... | 1. A method for selectively scaling an integrated circuit design layout, the method comprising the steps of: identifying a scaling target for at least one problem object of the design layout based on manufacturing information; defining technology ground rules and methodology constraints for each problem object; determi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to integrated circuit design, and more particularly, to selectively scaling an integrated circuit design layout by: layer, region or cell, or a combination of these, for the purposes of increasing yield in early processes in such a w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to integrated circuit design, and more particularly, to selectively scaling an integrated circuit design layout by: layer, region or cell, or a combination of these, for the purposes of increasing yield in early processes... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention includes methods, systems and program products for selectively scaling an integrated circuit (IC) design by: layer, region or cell, or a combination of these. The selective scaling technique can be applied in a feedback loop with the manufacturing system with process a... | 20041015 | 20080422 | 20060420 | 82899.0 | G06F1750 | 0 | KIK, PHALLAKA | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SELECTIVE SCALING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,711,961 | ACCEPTED | IMPROVED CRATE SYSTEM | A crate system for transport of items. The system includes a set of U shaped tubes that are mounted in an upright position on beams. A second set of U shaped tubes are also mounted in an upright position on beams. Each assembled set are then mounted on top of one another to form a crate system. The crate system can saf... | 1. A crate system for transporting items wherein said crate system comprises: a first set of structural tubes; a first set of beams; and a first fastening mechanism for securing said first set of structural tubes in a spaced relationship to one another to said first set of beams. 2. The crate system of claim 1 wherein ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of shipping crates for large items. Most manufactured items are packaged for shipment to their destination. This packaging may range from simple plastic and cardboard packaging for small consumer items to large wooden crates or conta... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an improved crate system that solves these and other problems. The crate system of the present system provides a lightweight crate system that is extremely strong yet is reusable. The crate system can also be disassembled for shipment or for compact st... | 20041015 | 20111220 | 20060420 | 98500.0 | B65D616 | 1 | GROSSO, HARRY A | IMPROVED CRATE SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,004 | |
10,749,560 | ACCEPTED | Built-in jitter measurement circuit for voltage controlled oscillator and phase locked loop | A built-in jitter measurement circuit for a VCO (voltage-controlled oscillator) and a PLL (phase-locked loop) is disclosed. The circuit includes a divider for dividing frequency of a signal, a time to digital converter (TDC) for converting the period of the divided signal into digital values, a variance calculator for ... | 1. A built-in jitter measurement circuit for a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a phase-locked loop (PLL) comprising: a divider for dividing frequency of a signal to be measured by n; a state controller as a controller for other components; a variance calculator for calculating variance of the signal to be measu... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a built-in jitter measurement circuit for a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a phase-locked loop (PLL), wherein a divider is utilized for outputting the increasing jitter of the signal to be measured such that the jitter of the original un-divided signal is determ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a phase-locked loop (PLL) are commonly used components in many circuit designs. Jitter of the output clock signal in a VCO or a PLL determine the quality even the performance of the output signal. Therefore jitter measurement in a VCO and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a built-in jitter measurement circuit for a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and a phase-locked loop (PLL) in a SoC for eliminating the need of external high-end tester, the interference from noise of environment, noise of output and input pins in m... | 20040102 | 20050830 | 20050317 | 58719.0 | 0 | KINKEAD, ARNOLD M | BUILT-IN JITTER MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR AND PHASE LOCKED LOOP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,751,012 | ACCEPTED | Method and a system for programming an industrial robot | A method and a system for use in connection with programming of an industrial robot, the programming comprises teaching the robot a path having a number of waypoints located on or in the vicinity of an object to be processed by the robot. The system comprises: means for obtaining information about the waypoints of the ... | 1. A method in connection with programming of an industrial robot, comprising teaching the robot a path having a number of waypoints located on or in the vicinity of an object to be processed by the robot, the method comprising: obtaining information about the position of the waypoints in relation to the object, storin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method in connection with programming of an industrial robot, comprising teaching the robot a path which has a number of waypoints located on or in the vicinity of an object to be processed by the robot. The processing of the object could be any type of surface ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method in connection with programming of an industrial robot, comprising teaching the robot a path which has a number of waypoints located on or in the vicinity of an object to be processed by the robot. The processing of the object could be any type... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide an improved industrial robot programming solution, which reduces the teaching time for the teaching process and increases the quality of the processing result. According to one aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by means... | 20040105 | 20070626 | 20050707 | 75882.0 | 0 | MARC, MCDIEUNEL | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING AN INDUSTRIAL ROBOT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,751,468 | ACCEPTED | Side rail, hospital bed including the same, method of operating associated thereto and kit for assembling the side rail | A side rail; a patient support assembly, such a hospital bed, a stretcher and the like, provided with such a side rail; a method of operating associated thereto; and a kit for assembling the side rail. The side rail includes support bars and at least one cross bar being substantially positioned within a same vertical p... | 1. A side rail for mounting onto a patient support assembly, the patient support assembly having a longitudinal x-axis, a transversal y-axis and a vertical z-axis, said axes being mutually orthogonal to each other, the x-axis extending longitudinally along the patient support assembly, from a front portion of the assem... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a side rail such as the ones employed with hospital beds and the like, being operable between a raised configuration for containing a patient inside the hospital bed, and a lowered configuration for allowing egress of the patient from said bed. More particularly, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Patient support assemblies, such as hospital beds, stretchers and the like, as well as the various devices used therewith, such as side rails for instance, etc., are very well known in the art. Known to the Applicant are the following Canadian patents and patent applications whic... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide a side rail which would overcome some of the above-mentioned problems and which would thus be an improvement over other related side rails, devices, and/or assemblies known in the prior art. In accordance with the present invention, ... | 20040106 | 20060711 | 20050707 | 81818.0 | 0 | CONLEY, FREDRICK C | SIDE RAIL, HOSPITAL BED INCLUDING THE SAME, METHOD OF OPERATING ASSOCIATED THERETO AND KIT FOR ASSEMBLING THE SIDE RAIL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,751,598 | ACCEPTED | Breaking read barrier to apply optimizations | A garbage collection system that needs to meet real-time requirements utilizes a read barrier that is implemented in an optimizing compiler. The read barrier is implemented with a forwarding pointer positioned in a header of each object. The forwarding pointer points to the object unless the object has been moved. The ... | 1. A method of performing a garbage collection process in connection with an application comprising: using a read barrier to move objects as part of the garbage collection process; and implementing the read barrier in an optimizing compiler such that the compiler is able to optimize the read barrier. 2. The method of c... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application relates to a technology similar to that discussed in the following patent applications assigned to the same assignee as the present application YOR92003178US1; YOR92003179US1; YOR92003180US1; YOR92003181US1 and YOR92003182US1. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With regard to computers, garbage collection refers to a process of identifying unused areas of main memory storage. In accordance with an object oriented computing language, the computer executing the program allocates memory for each of the objects. Memory is allocated to, and ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An application of the present invention is directed toward a method of implementing a read barrier used with a garbage collection process for a real-time application. In accordance with the method, the read barrier is implemented in an optimizing compiler such as a just-in-time comp... | 20040105 | 20100420 | 20050707 | 68374.0 | 1 | HARPER, ELIYAH STONE | BREAKING READ BARRIER TO APPLY OPTIMIZATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,751,684 | ACCEPTED | Compositions of marine botanicals to provide nutrition to aging and environmentally damaged skin | The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and bioph... | 1. A composition comprising at least two of the following: (a) algae extract; (b) sea fennel; and (c) Codium Tomentosum extract, wherein the composition is formulated as a cosmetic compound. 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is comprised in a cosmetic vehicle. 3. The composition of claim 2, wherein... | CROSS-REFERENCE(S) TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/527,568, filed Dec. 5, 2003, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to treatment methods and compositions for improving the skin's visual appearance. In particular, the present invention is directed towards compositions and methods for their use comprising a combination of marine b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the deficiencies in the art by providing compositions and methods for their use that can be used to treat aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. In one aspect of this invention, the composition comprises at least one... | 20040105 | 20060411 | 20050609 | 77307.0 | 2 | FLOOD, MICHELE C | COMPOSITIONS OF MARINE BOTANICALS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION TO AGING AND ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGED SKIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,752,046 | ACCEPTED | Automatic return mechanism for elevator escape device | Disclosed is a return mechanism for elevator escape device. The return mechanism mounted at a wall of a car and comprises a drive sheave, upper and lower secondary sheaves, a wheel coaxially disposed with the drive sheave and located on an inner wall of the car, a lever including a lower pivot end, a positioning bar, a... | 1. A return mechanism for an escape device of an elevator, the return mechanism mounted at a wall of a car, comprising: a drive sheave; upper and lower secondary sheaves; a rope extended from the escape device to be disposed between the drive sheave and the secondary sheaves; a wheel coaxially disposed with the drive s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to escape devices of elevator and more particularly to a mechanism which can cause an elevator escape device to automatically return to its normal position after passengers trapped in a malfunctioned car (e.g., due to power outage) have... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to escape devices of elevator and more particularly to a mechanism which can cause an elevator escape device to automatically return to its normal position after passengers trapped in a malfunctioned car (e.g., due to power ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a return mechanism for an escape device of an elevator, the return mechanism mounted at a wall of a car, comprising a drive sheave; upper and lower secondary sheaves; a rope extended from the escape device to be disposed between th... | 20040105 | 20060425 | 20050707 | 98210.0 | 0 | PICO, ERIC E | AUTOMATIC RETURN MECHANISM FOR ELEVATOR ESCAPE DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,752,121 | ACCEPTED | System and method for fast querying of encrypted databases | A system, method, computer program product, and data management service that allows any comparison operation to be applied on encrypted data, without first decrypting the operands. The encryption scheme of the invention allows equality and range queries as well as the aggregation operations of MAX, MIN, and COUNT. The ... | 1. A computer-implemented method for querying encrypted data, comprising: partitioning plaintexts into a number of segments; encrypting each plaintext in an order-preserving segmented manner, yielding ciphertexts; performing comparison queries on the numerical values of the ciphertexts; and decrypting query results. 2.... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to encrypting private data such that comparison operations can be directly performed. Specifically, the invention can perform equality and range queries, the aggregation operations of MAX, MIN, and COUNT, as well as GROUPBY and ORDERBY operations, directly on encrypted data... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Encryption is a well established technique for protecting sensitive data, such as confidential and personal financial or medical information, that may be stored in database systems. The data is often encrypted to prevent access by unauthorized persons or an untrusted system admin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is accordingly an object of this invention to provide a system, method, a computer program product, and a data management service for automatically querying encrypted data. The invention partitions plaintext data (e.g. column values) into a number of segments, then encrypts each ... | 20040105 | 20080701 | 20050707 | 62456.0 | 0 | ZECHER, CORDELIA P K | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAST QUERYING OF ENCRYPTED DATABASES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,752,151 | ACCEPTED | Transparent four rank memory module for standard two rank sub-systems | A transparent four rank memory module has a front side and a back side. The front side has a third memory rank stacked on a first memory rank. The back side has a fourth memory rank stacked on a second memory rank. An emulator coupled to the memory module activates and controls one individual memory rank from either th... | 1. A memory module having a front side and a back side comprising: a third memory rank stacked on a first memory rank, said first memory rank coupled to the front side; a fourth memory rank stacked on a second memory rank, said second memory rank coupled to the back side; and an emulator coupled to the memory module co... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to computer memory. More particularly, the present invention relates to a four rank memory module. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Computers use memory devices for the storage and retrieval of information. These memory devices are often mounted on a memory module to expa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Computers use memory devices for the storage and retrieval of information. These memory devices are often mounted on a memory module to expand the memory capacity of a computer. Sockets on a main board accommodate those memory modules also known as SIMMs or DIMMs. FIG. 1 is a dia... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A transparent four rank memory module has a front side and a back side. The front side has a third memory rank stacked on a first memory rank. The back side has a fourth memory rank stacked on a second memory rank. An emulator coupled to the memory module activates and con... | 20040105 | 20120821 | 20060601 | 62732.0 | G06F1300 | 2 | PATEL, KAUSHIKKUMAR M | MULTI-RANK MEMORY MODULE THAT EMULATES A MEMORY MODULE HAVING A DIFFERENT NUMBER OF RANKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,752,276 | ACCEPTED | Method of forming a metal silicide layer on non-planar-topography polysilicon | A process is described for creating a uniformly thick layer of titanium, cobalt, or nickel silicide over a layer of polysilicon that has features or a non-planar topography. A dual layer of metal is deposited onto patterned polysilicon such that the first layer covers the bottoms and tops of the non-planar topography a... | 1. A method for forming a semiconductor device, comprising: forming on a substrate a polysilicon layer having a non-planar topography; forming a first metal layer on the non-planar topography polysilicon layer; forming a second metal layer on the non-planar topography polysilicon layer, the second metal layer having on... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to semiconductor processing and, more particularly, to the formation of a metal silicide layers. 2. Description of Related Art A known method of forming a metal silicide layer on polysilicon comprises depositing a metal layer ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to semiconductor processing and, more particularly, to the formation of a metal silicide layers. 2. Description of Related Art A known method of forming a metal silicide layer on polysilicon comprises depositing a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, various methods can facilitate the formation of a metal silicide layer on polysilicon, wherein the polysilicon has a non-planar topography including, for example, features. Initially, non-planar topography polysilicon is formed on a substrate. A metal layer is then deposite... | 20040106 | 20060704 | 20050707 | 62423.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, TUAN H | METHOD OF FORMING A METAL SILICIDE LAYER ON NON-PLANAR-TOPOGRAPHY POLYSILICON | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,752,626 | ACCEPTED | Serial communicating HVAC system | An HVAC system is provided with control communication over a serial data bus. In this manner, the hard wired controls of the prior art are eliminated. A thermostat includes a central control microprocessor that communicates control signals to and from a microprocessor at an indoor unit. The indoor unit may be a furnace... | 1. An HVAC system comprising: a thermostat incorporating a central control, and operator input switches; a data bus communicating control signals from said central control to an indoor HVAC unit, said indoor HVAC unit being operable to provide a heating function to air within an environment, said indoor HVAC unit being... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (IVAC) system wherein several interconnected units communicate control signals to and from each other over a communication bus. HVAC systems are becoming increasingly complicated. As these systems increase in complexity, a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (IVAC) system wherein several interconnected units communicate control signals to and from each other over a communication bus. HVAC systems are becoming increasingly complicated. As these systems increase in c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the disclosed embodiment of this invention, at least a thermostat, and an indoor unit have electronic controls. The controls from these units communicate over four wires, with control signals being sent on two of the wires, and power being provided on the other two wires. An unli... | 20040107 | 20100817 | 20050707 | 98236.0 | 2 | NORMAN, MARC E | SERIAL COMMUNICATING HVAC SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,752,796 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle mounted satellite antenna system with inverted L-shaped waveguide | The present invention relates to a vehicle mountable satellite antenna as defined in the claims which is operable while the vehicle is in motion. The satellite antenna of the present invention can be installed on top of (or embedded into) the roof of a vehicle. The antenna is capable of providing high gain and a narrow... | 1. A satellite antenna system for mounting on a vehicle comprising; an antenna array to receive a satellite signal, said antenna array comprising a plurality of waveguides positioned parallel to one another for guiding received electromagnetic waves of said satellite signal, said waveguides having a substantially inver... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to vehicle mounted satellite antennae. More particularly, the invention relates to a slotted waveguide planar vehicle mounted satellite antenna with simultaneous dual polarization states, which can employ a hybrid electronic and mechanic steeri... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to vehicle mounted satellite antennae. More particularly, the invention relates to a slotted waveguide planar vehicle mounted satellite antenna with simultaneous dual polarization states, which can employ a hybrid electronic and mec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a vehicle mountable satellite antenna as defined in the claims which is operable while the vehicle is in motion. The satellite antenna of the present invention can be installed on top of (or embedded into) the roof of a vehicle. The antenna is capabl... | 20040107 | 20051220 | 20050707 | 97884.0 | 0 | HO, TAN | VEHICLE MOUNTED SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM WITH INVERTED L-SHAPED WAVEGUIDE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,752,996 | ACCEPTED | System and method for determining engine stop position | The present invention provides a system for determining engine stop position and includes an engine tracking subsystem and a throttle control subsystem. The engine tracking subsystem is coupled to the engine and determines the engine position by sensing rotation of the crankshaft. Once the engine controller receives an... | 1. A system for determining a stop position of an engine, the system comprising: a sensor configured to generate a signal corresponding to the angle of the engine; a controller coupled to the sensor and configured to receive the signal; and an air flow control device coupled to the engine to control air intake, the con... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a system and method for tracking the angular position of an engine's crankshaft. 2. Description of Related Art Various systems for tracking the angle of an engine are known. Known systems determine the engine position from a sensor that gen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a system and method for tracking the angular position of an engine's crankshaft. 2. Description of Related Art Various systems for tracking the angle of an engine are known. Known systems determine the engine position from a sen... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In satisfying the above need, as well as overcoming the enumerated drawbacks and other limitations of the related art, an embodiment of the present invention provides a system that includes an engine tracking subsystem for determining engine angle and a throttle configured to lower air pressure in t... | 20040107 | 20060117 | 20050707 | 95425.0 | 2 | KWON, JOHN | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ENGINE STOP POSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,056 | ACCEPTED | Integrated circuit devices with power supply detection circuitry | Integrated circuit devices are provided that include power detection circuits that indicate whether power supplies have reached functional voltage levels. The power detection circuits include latches coupled to power supplies that can detect whether all the power supplies have reached functional voltage levels, logic c... | 1. A power detection circuit comprising: a first circuit coupled to a first plurality of power supplies; and a second circuit coupled to the first plurality of power supplies and an output of the first circuit, wherein an output of the second circuit is tri-stated when at least one of the first plurality of power suppl... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/327,284, filed Dec. 20, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/935,186 (no U.S. Pat. No. 6,549,032), filed Aug. 22, 2001, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to integrated circuit devices, and more particularly to integrated circuit devices coupled to multiple power supplies, that include power detection circuitry. With the advent of high speed and low power applications for integrated circuit devices, integrate... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Integrated circuits, such as PLDs, in accordance with this invention include power detection circuits that indicate whether power supplies coupled to the integrated circuits have reached functional voltage levels. The power detection circuits typically include various latches, well ... | 20040106 | 20060110 | 20050224 | 66904.0 | 0 | LE, DON P | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES WITH POWER SUPPLY DETECTION CIRCUITRY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,077 | ACCEPTED | Headset with variable gain based on position of microphone boom | The present invention relates to a headset having an adjustable microphone boom wherein gain applied to the microphone signal is varied based on the position of the boom. | 1. A headset comprising: a main body with an attachment structure constructed to attach the headset in an operative position to the head of a user; a speaker carried by the main body, the speaker being positionable adjacent a user's ear when the headset is attached in the operative position, the speaker being operable ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relate to a headset having an adjustable microphone boom wherein gain applied to the microphone signal is varied based on the position of the boom BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Headsets with extendible and retractable booms are known in the art. Typically, these headsets use r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Headsets with extendible and retractable booms are known in the art. Typically, these headsets use rather sophisticated processing to filter out background noise. This processing is relatively expensive and consumes power, which is an issue since this power is typically drawn fro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention provides a headset comprising a main body, a speaker carried by the main body, a microphone boom carried by the main body and having a distal end portion, and a microphone carried on the distal end portion of the microphone boom. The main body has... | 20040108 | 20060808 | 20050714 | 85599.0 | 0 | STEPHEN, EMEM O | HEADSET WITH VARIABLE GAIN BASED ON POSITION OF MICROPHONE BOOM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,296 | ACCEPTED | Autodiscovery for virtual networks | The present invention facilitates automatic discovery of VPN-related information, which relates to the existence or association of VPNs as supported by provider edge devices in a core network. In particular, the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is used to facilitate the automatic discovery, and the provider edge devices a... | 1. A method for facilitating automatic discovery of virtual private network (VPN) information among provider edge devices in a core network comprising: a) receiving first information bearing on provisioning a VPN using border gateway protocol (BGP); and b) automatically initiating a label distribution protocol (LDP) pr... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/515,600 filed Oct. 30, 2003, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to communications, and in particular to automatically discovering the capabilitie... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the advent of the Internet and other public networks, local area networks (LANs) can communicate with other LANs over these public networks to support communications involving data, voice, audio, or video. In an effort to minimize the complexity for devices on a LAN to commu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention facilitates automatic discovery of VPN information, which relates to the existence or association of VPNs as supported by provider edge devices in a core network. In particular, the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is used to facilitate the subsequent and automati... | 20040108 | 20110920 | 20050505 | 70062.0 | 1 | LAI, MICHAEL C | AUTODISCOVERY FOR VIRTUAL NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,820 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for establishing a trust framework based on smart key devices | A mechanism is provided for securing cryptographic functionality within a host system such that it may only be used when a system administrator physically allows it via a hardware security token. In addition, a hardware security unit is integrated into a data processing system, and the hardware security unit acts as a ... | 1. A data processing system comprising: a system unit including: a processor for executing instructions in software modules; and a first hardware security unit including: means for storing a private key of a first asymmetric cryptographic key pair and a public key of a second asymmetric cryptographic key pair; means fo... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to the following application with a common assignee and is hereby incorporated by reference: U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket Number AUS920030798US1), filed (TBD), titled “Method and system for protecting master secrets u... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improved data processing system and, in particular, to a method and apparatus for data storage protection using cryptography. 2. Description of Related Art In virtually every networking system, an administrative system... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A mechanism is provided for securing cryptographic functionality within a host system such that it may only be used when a system administrator physically allows it via a hardware security token. In addition, a hardware security unit is integrated into a data processing system, and ... | 20040108 | 20100504 | 20050714 | 75669.0 | 0 | CERVETTI, DAVID GARCIA | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING A TRUST FRAMEWORK BASED ON SMART KEY DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,841 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for modelling a communications network | A system and method of modelling a communications network using a computer system is disclosed, the method including generating a network representation using computer-readable code that represents structured information; parsing the network representation; generating a network model using the parsed network representa... | 1. A method of modelling a communications network using a computer system, the method including: generating a network representation using computer-readable code, the computer-readable code representing structured information; parsing the network representation; generating a network model using the parsed network repre... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to computer systems, and more specifically, to modelling a communications network using a computer system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Computer networks have become integral to businesses in conducting transactions with both their customers and other busine... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Computer networks have become integral to businesses in conducting transactions with both their customers and other businesses. A number of different network systems have been developed for specific applications and to meet the specific needs of users. On example computer network... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments provide for a system and method of modelling a communications network. A representation of a communications network may be generated using computer-readable code, the computer-readable code representing structured information about the communications network. The network... | 20040108 | 20080624 | 20050714 | 85742.0 | 1 | SALAD, ABDULLAHI ELMI | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODELLING A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,857 | ACCEPTED | Integrated visual and language- based system and method for reusable data transformations | There is provided a system and method for deploying a set of coupled data transformation modules describing a data transformation, the data transformation for transforming a data structure from a first format to a second format, the method including the steps of receiving an instruction for selecting the set of transfo... | 1. A method for deploying a set of coupled data transformation modules describing a data transformation, the data transformation for transforming a data structure from a first format to a second format, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an instruction for selecting the set of transformation modules from a m... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to deployment environments for supporting the coexistence of a visual transformation and a language transformation architecture. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Development of transformation applications involves multiple players and roles. On one hand, high level transf... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Development of transformation applications involves multiple players and roles. On one hand, high level transformation scenarios are typically designed by business analysts. On the other hand, application implementation, with technical requirements such as performance, is typical... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides, for a programming and corresponding development environment, a data transformation module (that is, a programming tool) for supporting coexistence of a visual method of transforming data structures and a language-based method of transforming data stru... | 20040108 | 20090331 | 20050623 | 73743.0 | 0 | RUTTEN, JAMES D | INTEGRATED VISUAL AND LANGUAGE- BASED METHOD FOR REUSABLE DATA TRANSFORMATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,753,917 | ACCEPTED | Controller interface with dynamic schedule display | A controller includes a programmable schedule and a user interface, adapted and configured to illustratively display at least a portion of the programmable schedule along a time axis and a current time indicator positioned to indicate the current time along the time axis. A method is also described including the steps ... | 1. A controller comprising: a programmable schedule; and a user interface, adapted and configured to illustratively display at least a portion of the programmable schedule along a time axis and a current time indicator positioned to indicate the current time along the time axis. 2. The controller according to claim 1, ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of programmable controllers for devices. More specifically, the present invention pertains to simplified interfaces for device controllers having a dynamic schedule display. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Controllers are used on a wide variety of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Controllers are used on a wide variety of devices and systems. Some controllers have schedule programming that modifies schedule parameters such as set points as a function of date and/or time. Some device or system controllers that utilize schedule programming include, for examp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Generally, the present invention pertains to simplified interfaces for controllers having a dynamic schedule display. In one illustrative embodiment, a controller includes a programmable schedule and a user interface, adapted and configured to illustratively display at least a porti... | 20040107 | 20061128 | 20050707 | 66687.0 | 1 | KASENGE, CHARLES R | CONTROLLER INTERFACE WITH DYNAMIC SCHEDULE DISPLAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,754,130 | ACCEPTED | Gravity referenced endoscopic image orientation | A method is disclosed in for presenting an endoscopic image in an upright orientation. An electronic rotation pick-up means is fixed to the housing of an endoscope. The electronic rotation pick-up means produces signals indicating rotations of the endoscope. A microprocessor uses these signals to calculate a necessary ... | 1. A method for maintaining the proper upright orientation (with respect to the viewer) of an image from an endoscope comprising: Calculating an image orientation correction, wherein said calculating comprises accounting for the effects on image orientation caused by endoscope pitch, endoscope roll, and endoscope direc... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not Applicable FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to endoscopes, and in particular those in which the rotational orientation of the endoscopic image as viewed on a screen is presented in its actual ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An endoscope is an elongated tubular structure which is inserted into body cavities to examine them. The endoscope includes a telescope with an objective lens at its distal end. The telescope usually includes an image-forwarding system. In rigid endoscopes it is a series of space... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a feature of this invention an electronic rotation pick-up means is fixed to the housing of an endoscope. The electronic rotation pick-up means produces signals indicating rotations of the endoscope. A microprocessor uses these signals to calculate a necessary amo... | 20040109 | 20061114 | 20050714 | 62471.0 | 0 | LEUBECKER, JOHN P | GRAVITY REFERENCED ENDOSCOPIC IMAGE ORIENTATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,754,159 | ACCEPTED | Machine-learned approach to determining document relevance for search over large electronic collections of documents | The present invention relates to a system and methodology that applies automated learning procedures for determining document relevance and assisting information retrieval activities. A system is provided that facilitates a machine-learned approach to determine document relevance. The system includes a storage componen... | 1. A system that facilitates a machine-learned approach to determine document relevance, comprising: a storage component that receives a set of human or machine selected items to be employed as positive test cases; and a training component that trains at least one classifier with the human or machine selected items as ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to computer systems, and more particularly to a system and method that employs automated classification techniques to facilitate efficient information retrieval for users seeking information and/or administrators that organize such information. BACKGROUND OF THE I... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Search or information retrieval systems are common tools enabling users to find desired information relating to a topic. Search engines or other search systems are often employed to enable users to direct user-crafted queries in order to find desired information. Unfortunately, t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate ... | 20040109 | 20071023 | 20050714 | 89562.0 | 0 | HOLMES, MICHAEL B | MACHINE-LEARNED APPROACH TO DETERMINING DOCUMENT RELEVANCE FOR SEARCH OVER LARGE ELECTRONIC COLLECTIONS OF DOCUMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,754,251 | ACCEPTED | Launch and recovery system for unmanned aerial vehicles | A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlle... | 1. An aerial recovery system for an aircraft, said system comprising; an arrestment line held up at at least one end, said aircraft containing a device for capturing said line, said aircraft containing structure suitable for deflecting said line laterally into engagement with said capturing device, said structure compr... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a divisional application of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/031,025, which is a national phase application under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of PCT application US00/20099, and claims priority of Provisional Application 60/145,286, filed Jul. 23, 1999. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Previously glider aircraft have been towed aloft and then released to fly off on their own and catapults have been used to rapidly accelerate an aircraft up to flying speed in a short distance. Also aircraft have been fitted with tail hooks or other apparatus to try to engage arr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides improvements in the launch and recovery of aircraft from a point location without the need for runways. The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV up to altitude using a parasail similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dr... | 20040109 | 20060829 | 20050127 | 74147.0 | 1 | HOLZEN, STEPHEN A | LAUNCH AND RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,754,294 | ACCEPTED | Process for microwave alternative destruction-adsorption | An economically viable process for the microwave destruction of contaminated water-based liquids, such as by chemical and biological agents, employs carbonaceous materials to enhance the efficiency of the microwaves while keeping the bulk temperature down to only a modest rise. A second absorption reactor is used not e... | 1. A process for microwave destruction of a contaminated liquid comprising: passing said input liquid through a first reactor, wherein said first reactor contains a carbonaceous bed that is undergoing microwave irradiation; passing said output from said first reactor through a second reactor, wherein said second reacto... | The subject invention was performed under U.S. Army Contract DAAD 19-03-C-0026, and the United States Government has certain rights in this invention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a process using radio-frequency microwave energy for the destruction of contaminated w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a process using radio-frequency microwave energy for the destruction of contaminated water-based liquids via a two stage alternating destruction and adsorption cycles. 2. Background In today's modern world much contaminated m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The objectives of the present invention include overcoming the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art of employing only a single reactor. An economically viable process for the microwave destruction of contaminated water-based liquids, such as by chemical and biological agents, e... | 20040109 | 20071204 | 20050714 | 76958.0 | 0 | FIORITO, JAMES A | PROCESS FOR MICROWAVE ALTERNATIVE DESTRUCTION-ADSORPTION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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