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10,765,065 | ACCEPTED | Multi-step method of manufacturing a medical device | A multi-step method of manufacturing a medical device containing therapeutic agents that results in a lower maximum error in the amount of therapeutic agents actually disposed thereon and that allows for differential drug release kinetics along the length of the medical device. | 1. A method of manufacturing a medical device comprising a total desired amount of a first and a second therapeutic agent disposed thereon, the method comprising: applying a first desired amount of a first therapeutic agent to a first portion of the medical device; determining a first actual amount of the first therape... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multi-step method of manufacturing a medical device containing therapeutic agents disposed thereon. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Minimally invasive medical devices such as stents, grafts, and balloon catheters, are used for a number of medical purposes including ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Minimally invasive medical devices such as stents, grafts, and balloon catheters, are used for a number of medical purposes including the treatment of vascular disease, reinforcement of recently re-enlarged lumens, and the replacement of ruptured vessels. It is often beneficial t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a medical device comprising a total desired amount of a first and second therapeutic agent disposed thereon. The method includes applying a first desired amount of a first therapeutic agent to a first portion of a medical devi... | 20040128 | 20080805 | 20050728 | 57927.0 | 0 | CAMERON, ERMA C | MULTI-STEP METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MEDICAL DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,083 | ACCEPTED | Offset printing press unit with removable cylinders | An offset printing press having plate and blanket cylinder retention mechanisms, each retention mechanism having at least one trunnion axially displaceable between an operative position and a disengaged position. Said trunnion is freely disconnected from an associated cylinder end in the disengaged position such that t... | 1. An offset printing press comprising: a plate cylinder, a blanket cylinder and an impression cylinder each mounted in a frame structure for rotation about parallel individual axes of rotation, the plate cylinder and the blanket cylinder having a common outer circumference defining a print repeat size produced by the ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to offset printing presses, and more particularly to an offset printing press unit having removable plate and blanket cylinders. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Offset printing presses are well known in the art. Typically, water and ink are supplied to a printing plat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Offset printing presses are well known in the art. Typically, water and ink are supplied to a printing plate cylinder, and are then transferred to a blanket cylinder for printing onto sheets or web, fed between the blanket cylinder and an impression cylinder. The water supply to ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an offset printing press with independently removable plate and blanket cylinders. It is also an object of the present invention to provide an offset printing press having plate and blanket cylinders with replaceable outer sleeves.... | 20040128 | 20060314 | 20050728 | 74554.0 | 1 | EVANISKO, LESLIE J | OFFSET PRINTING PRESS UNIT WITH REMOVABLE CYLINDERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,116 | ACCEPTED | Data acquisition, control, and spectral analysis software for multi-channel analyzers | A system for detecting and identifying low-level (weak) radioactive sources moving past stationary detectors. The system, which can detect low-level sources moving at speeds of 30 m/s (about 70 mph), uses the differences between background counts and gamma counts from a moving source to determine that a source has pass... | 1. A method for detecting and identifying low-level radioactive sources moving past at least two stationary detectors, comprising the steps of: determining and storing background spectra for each of a first detector and a second detector, said background spectra representing an expected number of background counts in a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is related to the field of radioactive source identification and, more particularly, to a device for detecting and identifying low-level radioactive sources moving past stationary detectors. 2. Description of the Related Art According to the pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is related to the field of radioactive source identification and, more particularly, to a device for detecting and identifying low-level radioactive sources moving past stationary detectors. 2. Description of the Related Art Accordi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, one object of the present invention is to overcome the difficulties associated with detection of low-level radiation sources in drive-by or pass-by detection scenarios. Another object of the present invention is to provide a detector that counts in small ti... | 20040128 | 20070904 | 20050728 | 64962.0 | 0 | GAGLIARDI, ALBERT J | DATA ACQUISITION, CONTROL, AND SPECTRAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE FOR MULTI-CHANNEL ANALYZERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,338 | ACCEPTED | Methods and system for creating and managing identity oriented networked communication | A software application for managing routing of communiqués across one or more communication channels supported by a data-packet-network includes one or more workspaces for segregating communication activity; one or more unique user identities assigned per workspace; and one or more contact identities assigned to and ap... | 1. A software application for managing routing of communiqués across one or more communication channels supported by a data-packet-network comprising: one or more workspaces for segregating communication activity; one or more unique user identities assigned per workspace; and one or more contact identities assigned to ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is in the field of network-based communications including digital transactions and file transfers and pertains particularly to methods and apparatus for managing communications including file transfers and file acquisitions based on user and contact identity information. BAC... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the advent and development of the Internet network, including the World Wide Web and other connected sub-networks; the network interaction experience has been continually enriched over the years and much development continues. In a large part, network users, both veteran and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventor provides a software application for managing routing of communiqués across one or more communication channels supported by a data-packet-network. The application includes one or more workspaces for segregating communication activity; one or more unique user identities a... | 20040126 | 20121120 | 20050908 | 62807.0 | 2 | CHEEMA, UMAR | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AND MANAGING IDENTITY ORIENTED NETWORKED COMMUNICATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,353 | ACCEPTED | Planetary gear actuator apparatus and method | A traction cable actuator has a sun gear, with a lever, at least two planetary gears engaged with the sun gear, and a housing with a toothed race engaging the planetary gears. The housing further has a lock spring seat, and a traction cable sleeve seat. A drive shaft operatively engages with the sun gear to turn the su... | 1. A traction cable actuator comprising: a sun gear, having a lever; at least two planetary gears engaged with said sun gear; a housing having a toothed race engaging said planetary gears, said housing further having a lock spring seat, and said housing further having a traction cable sleeve seat; a drive shaft operati... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS None. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable. Appendix Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention is in the field of mechanical actuators for traction cables, especially as applied to the control of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention is in the field of mechanical actuators for traction cables, especially as applied to the control of ergonomic supports in seating, particularly automobile seats. 2. Related Art Ergonomic supports for seats, such as automobile seats, need ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is in view of the above problems that the present invention was developed. The present invention is a planetary gear mechanical actuator for a traction cable having a locking spring. A traction cable sleeve is mounted in a stationary position in a housing. The traction cable wire... | 20040127 | 20060214 | 20050728 | 73905.0 | 0 | PANG, ROGER L | PLANETARY GEAR ACTUATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,381 | ACCEPTED | Green diode laser | A green diode laser includes a tubular laser casing, a heat sink sealedly mounted at the laser casing, a semiconductor chip supported by the heat sink, an optical resonant cavity supported within the laser casing, including a lasing medium and an intracavity frequency doubler, an IR blocking filter inclinedly and seade... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A green Diode laser, comprising: a tubular laser casing having a first opening end and a second opening end; a heat sink sealedly mounted at said first opening end of said laser casing; a semiconductor chip supported by said heat sink for emitting a pumping radiation; an optical resonant cavity sup... | BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a diode laser, and more particularly to a green diode laser a volume and a weight thereof are significantly reduced with respect to conventional ones. 2. Description of Related Arts Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) lasers have got... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a diode laser, and more particularly to a green diode laser a volume and a weight thereof are significantly reduced with respect to conventional ones. 2. Description of Related Arts Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) las... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>A main object of the present invention is to provide a green diode laser, wherein a volume thereof is substantially smaller than the conventional ones. Another object of the present invention is to provide a green diode laser, wherein a weight thereof is substantially less t... | 20040126 | 20060221 | 20050728 | 94870.0 | 0 | VY, HUNG T | GREEN DIODE LASER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,618 | ACCEPTED | System and method of collecting imaging subject positioning information for x-ray flux control | A system and method of diagnostic imaging is provided that includes positioning a subject in an imaging device, collecting positioning information of the subject from at least one sensor disposed in proximity of the imaging device, and determining a relative position of the subject within the imaging device from at lea... | 1. A tomographic system comprising: a rotatable gantry having a bore centrally disposed therein; a table movable within the bore and configured to position a subject for tomographic data acquisition within the bore; a high frequency electromagnetic energy projection source positioned within the rotatable gantry and con... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present invention claims the benefit of U.S. Ser. No. 60/514,711 filed Oct. 27, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to diagnostic imaging and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus to optimize dose efficiency by dynamically filterin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to diagnostic imaging and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus to optimize dose efficiency by dynamically filtering radiation emitted toward the subject during radiographic imaging in a manner tailored to the position and/or shape ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a directed method and apparatus to optimize radiation exposure that overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks. The present invention includes a method and apparatus for collecting imaging subject positioning information and automatically controlling a... | 20040127 | 20071225 | 20050428 | 99394.0 | 0 | SONG, HOON K | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COLLECTING IMAGING SUBJECT POSITIONING INFORMATION FOR X-RAY FLUX CONTROL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,657 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for spread spectrum gating | A gating module for gating an image intensifier tube. The gating module includes a frequency generator generating a base signal having a base frequency. A modulator spread-spectrum modulates the base frequency of the base signal to generate a modulated signal. A gating circuit coupled to the modulator generates a gatin... | 1. A gating module for gating an image intensifier tube, the gating module comprising: a frequency generator generating a base signal having a base frequency; a modulator for spread-spectrum modulating said base frequency of said base signal to generate a modulated signal; and a gating circuit coupled to said modulator... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Night vision devices enable a user to view a scene with little or no visible ambient light. Law enforcement and military personnel often use night vision devices during night time surveillance and maneuvers. Night vision devices typically employ an image intensifier tube that amplifies light... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Night vision devices enable a user to view a scene with little or no visible ambient light. Law enforcement and military personnel often use night vision devices during night time surveillance and maneuvers. Night vision devices typically employ an image intensifier tube that amp... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An embodiment of the invention is a gating module for gating an image intensifier tube. The gating module includes a frequency generator generating a base signal having a base frequency. A modulator spread-spectrum modulates the base frequency of the base signal to generate a ... | 20040126 | 20060919 | 20050728 | 64653.0 | 0 | LUU, THANH X | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPREAD SPECTRUM GATING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,892 | ACCEPTED | Fuel injection system | During a short duration injection, a triangular geometry is drawn in terms of the injection rate with respect to time, while a trapezoidal geometry is drawn during a long duration injection. The ON timing of the drive pulse is determined to be at a valve opening pressure achieving time before the start point of formati... | 1. A fuel injection system comprising: an injector for injecting high-pressure fuel, and a controller for determining request injection timing and a request injection quantity in response to a running condition of an internal combustion engine to controllably open or close the injector in accordance with the request in... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon, claims the benefit of priority of, and incorporates by reference Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-21880 filed Jan. 30, 2003, and No. 2003-289869 filed Aug. 8, 2003. 1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fuel inj... | <SOH> 2. Background of the Invention <EOH>As an example, reference will be made to a conventional fuel injection system shown in FIG. 5 that employs multiple injections (or multi-stage injections of fuel to be separately carried out a multiple number of times in one cycle). As shown in FIG. 5 , in a multiple number of... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention was developed in view of the aforementioned problems. It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a fuel injection system that allows for the reduction of the adaptation steps to correct the output duration and timing of a drive pulse for dri... | 20040129 | 20090106 | 20051124 | 63299.0 | 0 | MOULIS, THOMAS N | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,765,911 | ACCEPTED | Non-volatile zero field splitting resonance memory | A low-volatility or non-volatility memory device utilizing zero field splitting properties to store data. In response to an electrical pulse or a light pulse, in the absence of any externally applied magnetic field, the host material can switch between stable energy-absorbing states based on the zero field splitting pr... | 1. A memory cell, comprising: a host material layer, said host material layer exhibiting zero field splitting and being configured to store data as an energy-absorbing state and a lesser-energy-absorbing state; and a first electrode and a second electrode, each being electrically coupled to said host material layer. 2.... | The invention disclosed in this application is related to the invention disclosed by U.S. patent application ______ (Attorney Docket No. M4065.1009/P1009), filed concurrently with this application by Kristy A. Campbell and Terry L. Gilton. The entirety of this related application is hereby incorporated by reference her... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Integrated circuit designers have always sought the ideal semiconductor memory: a device that is randomly accessible, can be written or read very quickly, is non-volatile, but indefinitely alterable, consumes little power, and is scalable. The search for such devices has led to investigations int... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a low-volatility or non-volatile memory cell utilizing the zero field splitting properties of a material to store data. The memory cell may incorporate at least one transition metal ion species. In response to an energy pulse, e.g., electrical or opt... | 20040129 | 20060912 | 20050804 | 97617.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, THINH T | NON-VOLATILE ZERO FIELD SPLITTING RESONANCE MEMORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,766,165 | ACCEPTED | Synthetic urine and method of manufacturing same | A synthetic urine solution and method of its manufacture are disclosed. The solution includes water having a pH between 3 and 10. The solution further includes creatinine and means for removing bacteria from the solution so as to control or eliminate sepsis of the urine solution, preferably through the use of biocide. ... | 1. A synthetic urine solution consisting essentially of: water having a pH between 3 and 10; creatinine and a biocide, said creatinine and biocide dissolved within said water to form a solution exhibiting a specific gravity and said creatinine and biocide selected in relative concentrations to minimize sepsis; and at l... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a composition and method of manufacturing synthetic urine. The kidneys remove unwanted substances circulating in the blood by way of producing urine, which is excreted from the body. Consequently, diverse waste substances and other substances unwanted by the body fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a composition and method of manufacturing synthetic urine. The kidneys remove unwanted substances circulating in the blood by way of producing urine, which is excreted from the body. Consequently, diverse waste substances and other substances unwanted by... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide a reliable source of synthetic urine, along with a method for its manufacture, which is free from any and all unwanted or unknown substances. It is a further object of this invention to provide a synthetic urine, along with a method for i... | 20040128 | 20070320 | 20050728 | 73031.0 | 6 | WALLENHORST, MAUREEN | SYNTHETIC URINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,766,217 | ACCEPTED | Efficient verification for coarse/fine programming of non-volatile memory | A non-volatile memory device is programmed by first performing a coarse programming process and subsequently performing a fine programming process. The coarse/fine programming methodology is enhanced by using an efficient verification scheme that allows some non-volatile memory cells to be verified for the coarse progr... | 1. An apparatus for programming non-volatile storage elements, comprising: a programming circuit in communication with said non-volatile storage elements; and one or more verification selection circuits in communication with said non-volatile storage elements, said one or more verification selection circuits cause a fi... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This Application is related to the following two United States Patent Applications: “Charge Packet Metering For Coarse/Fine Programming Of Non-Volatile Memory,” Daniel C. Guterman, Nima Mokhlesi and Yupin Fong, filed the same day as the present application; and “Variable Current ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to technology for non-volatile memory. 2. Description of the Related Art Semiconductor memory devices have become more popular for use in various electronic devices. For example, non-volatile semiconductor memory is used... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, roughly described, pertains to technology for non-volatile memory. More specifically, the technology described herein can be used to provide an improved coarse/fine programming methodology. One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for prog... | 20040127 | 20061121 | 20050728 | 61709.0 | 0 | HUR, JUNG H | EFFICIENT VERIFICATION FOR COARSE/FINE PROGRAMMING OF NON-VOLATILE MEMORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,766,221 | ACCEPTED | Double wall cooking vessel | A dual wall cooking vessel is formed by the impact or friction bonding of the an inner to an outer vessel wherein a laminate of aluminum and copper layers is disposed between the outer surface of the bottom of the inner vessel and the inner surface of the bottom of the outer vessel. The aluminum layers are arranged to ... | 1. A dual wall cooking vessel, the vessel comprising: a) an inner vessel having a bottom portion surrounded by vertical walls terminating at an inner rim to form an inner surface for containing fluids, b) an outer vessel having a bottom portion surrounded by vertical walls terminating at an outer rim to form an inner s... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates to improved cooking vessels, particularly to double wall cooking vessels. Double wall cooking vessels have a solid bottom surface and a pair of concentric co-axial sidewalls separated by an air gap there between. The double wall construction provides insulation so t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to improved cooking vessels, particularly to double wall cooking vessels. Double wall cooking vessels have a solid bottom surface and a pair of concentric co-axial sidewalls separated by an air gap there between. The double wall construction provides ins... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>In the present invention, the first object is achieved by constructing the dual wall cookware in a manner that the lower portion of the dual adjacent the bottom of the pan is filled with a thermally conductive material. Another object of the invention is achieved by filling the lower wa... | 20040128 | 20060829 | 20050728 | 98500.0 | 0 | GROSSO, HARRY A | DOUBLE WALL COOKING VESSEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,766,294 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for sorting aerosols | An aerosol deflection system having a concentration zone expelling an air stream through a first detection zone, a second detection zone, and a deflection zone. The first detection zone activates the second detection zone based upon detection of a suspect aerosol of a pre-selected size. The second detection zone activa... | 1. An aerosol deflection system comprising: a concentration zone configured to expel an air stream through a first detection zone, a second detection zone, and a deflection zone; said first detection zone configured to activate said second detection zone based upon detection of a suspect aerosol of a pre-selected size;... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/506,471 filed on Sep. 26, 2003 and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/448,794 filed on Feb. 20, 2003, the contents of each are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present disclosure is related to aerosol sorting. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to systems and methods for on demand sorting of pathogenic biological aerosols. 2. Description of Related Art The events of the present day have ma... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems and methods for sorting biological aerosols from ambient air in real time are provided. The present disclosure provides systems and methods for discriminating between pathogenic and non-pathogenic biological aerosols such that the pathogens can be sorted from ambient air in ... | 20040128 | 20070313 | 20050210 | 84356.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TU T | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING AEROSOLS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,766,516 | ACCEPTED | Sheet material clamp | A sheet material clamp having a rigid clamp base of a pre-selected length. The rigid clamp base has a clamping surface and at least two clamping apparatus attached to the clamping base for applying clamping pressure through a pressure foot toward the clamping surface. The apparatus for applying clamping pressure are sp... | 1. A sheet material clamp comprising: a rigid clamp base having a select length and a clamping surface; at least two means for applying clamping pressure attached to the rigid clamp base, the means for applying clamping pressure being spaced along the length of the rigid clamp base; and a pressure foot operatively asso... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/442,856, filed Jan. 27, 2003, entitled “Sheet Material Clamp.” BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention is directed toward a sheet material clamp and more particularly toward a sheet ma... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention is directed toward a sheet material clamp and more particularly toward a sheet material clamp with multiple clamping structures positioned lengthwise along a clamping surface. 2. Background Art It is customary in the building and construct... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is a sheet material clamp having a rigid clamp base of a pre-selected length. The length of the clamp base should substantially equal or exceed the length of the countertop edge being clamped. The rigid clamp base has a clamping surface running al... | 20040127 | 20060606 | 20050106 | 67571.0 | 0 | RAMIREZ, RAMON O | SHEET MATERIAL CLAMP | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,766,613 | ACCEPTED | Method for the use of information in an auxiliary data system in relation to automated testing of graphical user interface based applications | A system and method for using information in an auxiliary data system to enhance the capability of automated testing of graphical user interface (GUI) based applications. Embodiments of the invention establish a method to map auxiliary data to automated tests of the GUI in order to map out all tests that need to be cre... | 1. A method for managing testing scripts used to test an application, the method comprising: selecting test scripts, wherein each test script corresponds to auxiliary data items; storing data that associates the selected test scripts with their corresponding auxiliary data items; receiving an indication that one of the... | PRIORITY The present application claims priority from commonly owned and assigned application No. 60/443,030, entitled A Method for the Use of Information in an Auxiliary Data System in Relation to Automated Testing of Graphical User Interface Based Applications, which is incorporated herein by reference. COPYRIGHT A p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Automated testing is the process of repetitively and iteratively running through common user or use scenarios in an application to effectively test the known features, boundary conditions, expected application responses and underlying software code paths of the application. Techn... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Exemplary embodiments of the present invention that are shown in the drawings are summarized below. These and other embodiments are more fully described in the Detailed Description section. It is to be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the for... | 20040128 | 20080902 | 20050127 | 97774.0 | 0 | VU, TUAN A | METHOD FOR THE USE OF INFORMATION IN AN AUXILIARY DATA SYSTEM IN RELATION TO AUTOMATED TESTING OF GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE BASED APPLICATIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,131 | ACCEPTED | Tablecloth covering and method of covering and skirting a table | The invention relates to fitted tablecloth coverings that may be affixed to a table without the use of a tool or affixing devices. The object of the present invention is to provide a tablecloth that may conveniently and quickly be affixed to a table and to provide an appealing visual presentation that does not require ... | 1. A table cover for covering a tabletop, said table cover comprising: a top cover for covering a top surface of a tabletop, the top cover having a generally polygonal contour with a plurality of sides at its outer periphery thereof; and a plurality of side drops, each extending outwards from the respective one of the ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims the benefit of, under Title 35, United States Code, Section 119(e), U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/532,121, filed Dec. 23, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the field of tablecloth coverings and more particularly, to fitted tablecloth c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Tables used in for instance, trade shows have been utilized for many years. The tables typically have several standard sizes. The visual appeal of the presentation is closely related to the success of the product being advertised. However, these tables are typically used many tim... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>What is desired then is an apparatus and method that will address the aforementioned problems. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a tablecloth that may conveniently and quickly be affixed to a table and to provide an appealing visual presentation. This ... | 20040129 | 20120612 | 20050623 | 96010.0 | 1 | CHEN, JOSE V | TABLECLOTH COVERING AND METHOD OF COVERING AND SKIRTING A TABLE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,349 | ACCEPTED | CONCRETE CASK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF | It is an object of the present invention to obtain a containment concrete cask which has heat removal capacity maintained at the conventional level or beyond it and which prevents radiation from leaking to the outside. In a concrete cask, a shielding body composed of concrete and heat transfer fins made from metal are ... | 1. A concrete cask comprising: an inner shell made from metal; an outer shell made from metal; a shielding body composed of concrete and provided between said inner shell and said outer shell; heat transfer fins provided between said inner shell and said outer shell; and an accommodation portion formed inside said inne... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a concrete cask suitable for the transportation or long-term storage of radioactive material such as spent nuclear fuels. 2. Description of the Related Art Concrete casks described in Japanese Patent Applications Laid-open No. 2001-1... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a concrete cask suitable for the transportation or long-term storage of radioactive material such as spent nuclear fuels. 2. Description of the Related Art Concrete casks described in Japanese Patent Applications Laid-ope... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Problems addressed by the present invention are described hereinabove. In order to solve the above mentioned problems according to the present invention, a concrete cask in which a shielding body composed of concrete and heat transfer fins made from metal are provided between an inn... | 20040130 | 20061010 | 20061005 | 75182.0 | G21C1100 | 0 | QUASH, ANTHONY G | CONCRETE CASK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G21C | 2,004 | |
10,767,477 | ACCEPTED | SEU and SEFI fault tolerant computer | A non-hardened processor is made fault tolerant to SEUs and SEFIs. A processor is provided utilizing time redundancy to detect and respond to SEUs. Comparison circuitry is provided in a radiation hardened module to provide special redundancy with the need to run additional processors. Additionally, a hardened SEFI circ... | 1. A fault tolerant computer comprising: a processor to execute instructions, said processor including instructions to execute an original and mirror instructions to produce results to be compared in a redundancy routine, a radiation hardened comparison circuit coupled to compare an original result and a first mirror r... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims priority of provision patent application 60/442,727, filed Jan. 28, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to fault tolerant computers and more specifically to a method and apparatus for operating in an error free manner whe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to fault tolerant computers and more specifically to a method and apparatus for operating in an error free manner when a microprocessor error is induced. Three basic factors contributing to the functioning of a computer, and more specifically to a mi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly stated, in accordance with the present invention, a method and apparatus are provided utilizing time redundancy combined with spatial redundancy in which benefits of modular redundancy are provided by in which the addition of components is minimized and in which benefits of ... | 20040128 | 20070821 | 20050106 | 74853.0 | 0 | LOHN, JOSHUA A | SEU AND SEFI FAULT TOLERANT COMPUTER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,633 | ACCEPTED | Finishing compositions with reduced volatile organic compounds | Finishing composition substantially free of non-volatile silicone materials and comprises a mixture of abrasive particles and an emulsion, which comprises water, a volatile siloxane, and a lubricant. | 1. A finishing composition comprising a mixture of abrasive particles and an emulsion, wherein: the emulsion comprises water, a volatile siloxane, and a lubricant; and the finishing composition is substantially free of non-volatile silicone materials. 2. The finishing composition of claim 1, wherein the volatile siloxa... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to finishing compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to finishing compositions that have low concentrations of volatile organic compounds and exhibit good handling properties. BACKGROUND Finishing compositions may be used as paint refinishing m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Finishing compositions may be used as paint refinishing materials to remove scratches left by sanding operations, which remove paint defects on vehicle surfaces. Typically when removing a paint defect, the defect is sprayed with a clearcoat and then removed using an abrasive material (e.g., sandp... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention relates to a finishing composition that exhibits good handling properties and leaves substantially no oily residue after application. The inventive compositions can be formulated as compounds, polishes, or glazes for finishing surfaces such as painted surfaces, marine gel coats... | 20040129 | 20080603 | 20050804 | 98528.0 | 1 | MARCHESCHI, MICHAEL A | FINISHING COMPOSITIONS WITH REDUCED VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,670 | ACCEPTED | SHACKLE POCKET BUOY | A buoy for tethering a vessel has a pocket that retains a fastening device below an outer surface of the buoy to protect the vessel from contact by the fastening device. A method of manufacturing the buoy utilizes a processing line that molds elements of the buoy including the pocket. | 1. A buoy for mooring vessels comprising: a shell having an outer surface with a pocket defined therein, the pocket configured to maintain a fastening device below a plane of the outer surface in a direction of a midpoint of the buoy such that a vessel moored to the buoy is shielded from contact by the fastening device... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to buoys. More specifically, the invention is directed to a buoy having a pocket in which a tethering device is retained to prevent its contact and damage to a vessel tethered to the buoy. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mooring buoys are well known for mooring a vessel in open... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mooring buoys are well known for mooring a vessel in open water without having to dock the vessel pierside. One drawback of the typical mooring buoy is its exposed shackle, which can contact a vessel hull due to wave action and other forces acting on the vessel and the buoy. Cont... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a buoy having a shackle pocket in which the shackle is recessed beneath a plane of an outer surface of the buoy to protect a vessel moored to the buoy from exposure to the shackle. The component parts of the buoy are simple and economical to manu... | 20040129 | 20051018 | 20050804 | 96021.0 | 1 | SWINEHART, EDWIN L | SHACKLE POCKET BUOY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,692 | ACCEPTED | Selection of neurostimulator parameter configurations using genetic algorithms | In general, the invention is directed to a technique for selection of parameter configurations for a neurostimulator using genetic algorithms. The technique may be employed by a programming device to allow a clinician to select parameter configurations, and then program an implantable neurostimulator to deliver therapy... | 1. A method comprising: selecting a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator; receiving an indication of observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and selecting a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator based on the indication of observed efficacy and a genetic algorithm. 2. The ... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/503,208, filed Sep. 15, 2003, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to neurostimulation therapy and, more particularly, to techniques for selection of configurations for an im... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Implantable medical devices are used to deliver neurostimulation therapy to patients to treat a variety of symptoms or conditions such as chronic pain, tremor, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, or gastroparesis. The implantable medical device delivers neurostimulati... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, the invention is directed to a technique for selection of parameter configurations for a neurostimulator using genetic algorithms. The technique may be employed by a programming device to allow a clinician to select parameter configurations, and then program an implantable neurostimulato... | 20040129 | 20070703 | 20050317 | 69711.0 | 0 | BOCKELMAN, MARK | SELECTION OF NEUROSTIMULATOR PARAMETER CONFIGURATIONS USING GENETIC ALGORITHMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,779 | ACCEPTED | Methods of amplifying and sequencing nucleic acids | An apparatus and method for performing rapid DNA sequencing, such as genomic sequencing, is provided herein. The method includes the steps of preparing a sample DNA for genomic sequencing, amplifying the prepared DNA in a representative manner, and performing multiple sequencing reaction on the amplified DNA with only ... | 1. A method for sequencing nucleic acids comprising: (a) fragmenting large template nucleic acid molecules to generate a plurality of fragmented nucleic acids; (b) delivering the fragmented nucleic acids into aqueous microreactors in a water-in-oil emulsion such that a plurality of aqueous microreactors comprise a sing... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority to the following applications: U.S. Ser. No. 60/476,602, filed Jun. 6, 2003, entitled “Method For Preparing Single-Stranded DNA Libraries (21465-507 PRO)”, U.S. Ser. No. 60/476,504, filed Jun. 6, 2003, entitled “Bead Emulsion Nucleic Acid Amplificatio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Development of rapid and sensitive nucleic acid sequencing methods utilizing automated DNA sequencers has revolutionized modern molecular biology. Analysis of entire genomes of plants, fungi, animals, bacteria, and viruses is now possible with a concerted effort by a series of ma... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention describes an integrated system, comprising novel methods and novel apparatus for (1) nucleic acid sample preparation, (2) nucleic acid amplification, and (3) DNA sequencing. The invention provides a novel method for preparing a library of multiple DNA sequences,... | 20040128 | 20080129 | 20050616 | 91865.0 | 1 | WOOLWINE, SAMUEL C | METHODS OF AMPLIFYING AND SEQUENCING NUCLEIC ACIDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,794 | ACCEPTED | Wireless communications system including a wireless device locator and related methods | A wireless communications system may include a plurality of wireless communications devices and a wireless device locator. More particularly, the wireless device locator may include at least one antenna and a transceiver connected thereto, and a controller for cooperating with the transceiver for transmitting a plurali... | 1. A wireless communications system comprising: a plurality of wireless communications devices each having a device type associated therewith from among a plurality of different device types, and each device type having a known device latency associated therewith; and a wireless device locator comprising at least one a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of wireless communications systems, and, more particularly, to wireless location devices and related methods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Wireless location techniques are used in numerous applications. Perhaps the most basic of these applications is for ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Wireless location techniques are used in numerous applications. Perhaps the most basic of these applications is for locating lost articles. By way of example, published U.S. patent application No. 2003/0034887 to Crabtree et al. discloses a portable article locator system for loc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing background, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a wireless communications device locator which provides enhanced location features and related methods. This and other objects, features, and advantages in accordance with the present ... | 20040129 | 20060919 | 20050804 | 82386.0 | 1 | AFSHAR, KAMRAN | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING A WIRELESS DEVICE LOCATOR AND RELATED METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,820 | ACCEPTED | LED light module and lighting string | A lighting module with improved reliability including a pair of LEDs connected in parallel and with the same polarity and a method for making the said light module are disclosed. The parallel LEDs with the same polarity will increase the reliability of the light module and make it suitable for use in light strings wher... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a light module, comprising: a first light emitting diode (“LED”); and a second LED connected to the first LED in parallel and with the same polarity. 2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first LED and the second LED has a maximum total current rating sufficient... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to light modules assembled from light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) and to light stings assembled by connecting such light modules together. 2. Description of Related Art LEDs are increasingly used as light sources in various applications. Some of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to light modules assembled from light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) and to light stings assembled by connecting such light modules together. 2. Description of Related Art LEDs are increasingly used as light sources in various applicatio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to this need. According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method creating illumination that includes connecting a first light emitting diode (“LED”) and a second LED together in parallel and with the same polarity. According to ano... | 20040130 | 20060516 | 20050804 | 80246.0 | 1 | VO, TUYET THI | LED LIGHT MODULE AND SERIES CONNECTED LIGHT MODULES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,922 | ACCEPTED | Selection of neurostimulator parameter configurations using neural network | In general, the invention is directed to a technique for selection of parameter configurations for a neurostimulator using neural networks. The technique may be employed by a programming device to allow a clinician to select parameter configurations, and then program an implantable neurostimulator to deliver therapy us... | 1. A method comprising: selecting a first parameter configuration for a neurostimulator; receiving an indication of observed efficacy of the first parameter configuration; and selecting a second parameter configuration for the neurostimulator from a set of additional parameter configurations identified by a neural netw... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/503,206, filed Sep. 15, 2003, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to neurostimulation therapy and, more particularly, to techniques for selection of parameter configurations... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Implantable medical devices are used to deliver neurostimulation therapy to patients to treat a variety of symptoms or conditions such as chronic pain, tremor, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, or gastroparesis. The implantable medical device delivers neurostimulati... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, the invention is directed to a technique for selection of parameter configurations for a neurostimulator using neural networks. The technique may be employed by a programming device to allow a clinician to select parameter configurations, and then program an implantable neurostimulator t... | 20040129 | 20070807 | 20050317 | 69349.0 | 0 | MALAMUD, DEBORAH LESLIE | SELECTION OF NEUROSTIMULATOR PARAMETER CONFIGURATIONS USING NEURAL NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,965 | ACCEPTED | Blind rivet | There is described an expanding blind rivet assembly having a flange (3) provided with an undercut surface facing the rivet shank. A resilient cap (20) is formed with a cavity (22) having an opening surrounded by an undercut surface (23) within the cavity, so that the cap may be snap-engaged over the flange of the rive... | 1. A blind rivet assembly comprising: a tubular shank; a radially outwardly extending flange at one end of the shank; a stem extending through the shank and having a head situated adjacent the end of the shank remote from the flange; and the flange including an undercut surface facing towards the end of the shank remot... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of pending International Patent Application PCT/EP02/09130, filed Aug. 15, 2002 which designates the United States and which claims priority of Great Britain patent application 0120020.3, filed on Aug. 16, 2001. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A conventional blind rivet fastening has a tubular shank with an external flange at one end, and a stem extending through the shank. A first end of the stem protrudes from the flanged end of the shank, and a second end of the stem has a head whose outer diameter corresponds to th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Blind rivets of the types described above are widely used in industry for joining components in sheet metal fabrications. Conventionally, if further components have to be fixed to a sheet metal fabrication, then additional fasteners are required to secure such components. The provis... | 20040128 | 20070220 | 20050113 | 57253.0 | 0 | SAETHER, FLEMMING | BLIND RIVET | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,767,980 | ACCEPTED | System and method for security processing media streams | A system for multi-stream security processing and distributing digital media streams includes a headend, a network, and at least one receiver. The headend is generally configured to generate encrypted digital media streams. The network may be coupled to the headend and configured to receive the encrypted digital media ... | 1. A system for multi-stream security processing and distributing digital media streams, the system comprising: a headend configured to generate encrypted digital media streams; a network coupled to the headend and configured to receive the encrypted digital media streams; and at least one receiver coupled to the netwo... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and a method for security processing media streams. 2. Background Art Conventional implementations of media (e.g., video, audio, video plus audio, and the like) program stream delivery systems(e.g., cable, satellite, etc.) i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and a method for security processing media streams. 2. Background Art Conventional implementations of media (e.g., video, audio, video plus audio, and the like) program stream delivery systems(e.g., cable, satell... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally provides an improved system and method for security processing digital media streams. The improved system and method for security processing media streams of the present invention may be compatible with previously used (i.e., legacy) systems and metho... | 20040129 | 20091117 | 20050804 | 75630.0 | 3 | GYORFI, THOMAS A | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURITY PROCESSING MEDIA STREAMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,768,391 | ACCEPTED | Condiment dispenser | A device for dispensing having a vessel having a cover at a first end and having a second end is provided. A longitudinal separator is positioned in the vessel that has an annular channel extending therethrough. The device provides for a first dial rotatably connected to the second end and having a central recess, a ce... | 1. A device comprising: a vessel having a cover at a first end and having a second end; a longitudinal separator, in said vessel, having an annular channel extending therethrough and a number of longitudinal radially extending vanes dividing said vessel into a number of compartments; a pair of dials, each dial of said ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for selecting and dispensing condiments. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for allowing a user to select a condiment and evenly dispense the condiment. 2. Description of Related Art Condime... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for selecting and dispensing condiments. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for allowing a user to select a condiment and evenly dispense the condiment. 2. Description of Related... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a condiment dispenser. It is another object of the present invention to provide a condiment dispenser that provides for selection of a particular condiment. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a condiment... | 20040130 | 20070612 | 20050804 | 99781.0 | 0 | NICOLAS, FREDERICK C | CONDIMENT DISPENSER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,768,409 | ACCEPTED | Porting a directory number for a duration of time | An apparatus in one example comprises a portability component that automatically updates one or more provisioning components to port a directory number for a duration of time. | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a portability component that automatically updates one or more provisioning components to port a directory number for a duration of time. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein upon initiation of a request to port the directory number, the portability component receives one or more identifier... | TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates generally to telecommunications and more particularly to porting directory numbers associated with telephony devices. BACKGROUND Number portability (“NP”) is a telecommunications network feature that enables a user of a telephony device to retain their directory number when changin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Number portability (“NP”) is a telecommunications network feature that enables a user of a telephony device to retain their directory number when changing service providers, service types, and/or locations. For example, the user may desire to temporarily try out a new telephony device and/or a ne... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention in one implementation encompasses an apparatus. The apparatus comprises a portability component that automatically updates one or more provisioning components to port a directory number for a duration of time. Another embodiment of the invention encompasses a method. One or more provis... | 20040130 | 20101228 | 20050804 | 58550.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, KHAI N | PORTING A DIRECTORY NUMBER FOR A DURATION OF TIME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,768,454 | ACCEPTED | Hose connector | A hose connector includes a cylindrical elongated member having a first and second end, a first and second inner sleeve rotatably mounted on the cylindrical member, and a first and second outer sleeve capable of connecting to the respective first and second inner sleeves. | 1. A hose connector comprising: a cylindrical elongated member having a first and second end; a first and second inner sleeve rotatably mounted on said cylindrical member; and a first and second outer sleeve capable of connecting to said respective first and second inner sleeves, wherein the smallest diameter of the fi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to hose connectors, and more particularly to hose connectors for connecting and disconnecting hoses for applying loosefill insulation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Insulation may be dispensed in a variety of ways. Generally, a hose is used to dispense the loosefill in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Insulation may be dispensed in a variety of ways. Generally, a hose is used to dispense the loosefill insulation. The operator positions a hose nozzle in a desired direction and dispenses the insulation from the loosefill source into the area at which the nozzle is aimed. Transpo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a hose connector comprising a cylindrical elongated member having a first and second end, a first and second inner sleeve rotatably mounted on the cylindrical member, and a first and second outer sleeve capable of connecting to the respective first an... | 20040130 | 20110301 | 20050804 | 68507.0 | 0 | BOCHNA, DAVID | HOSE CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,768,644 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for calibration of spectrophotometers | An apparatus and related method for optical calibration of spectrophotometers is described. The apparatus is a calibration plate including one or more cuvettes filled with solutions of interest. The cuvettes are sealed to prevent evaporation. The cuvettes also possess a compressible component to allow for expansion of ... | 1. An apparatus for calibrating a spectrophotometer, the apparatus comprising: a calibration plate having a first face, a second face, means for removably retaining therein one or more cuvettes, and one or more light beam ports from said first face through to said second face, or from said second face through to said f... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present invention relates to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/021,112, entitled “PHOTOMETRIC CALIBRATION OF LIQUID VOLUMES” filed Dec. 12, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,741,365 issued on May 25, 2004, and owned by a common assignee. The contents of the related application are i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many analysis methods used in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other industrial and research laboratories require accurate measurement and/or calibration of small volumes of liquids. These small volumes can range from nanoliters to microliters. Small volumes ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is an apparatus and related method for calibrating spectrophotometers. The apparatus is configured and arranged to be compatible with the arrangement of vertical beam spectrophotometers, but may also be used with horizontal beam spectrophotometers. The apparatu... | 20040130 | 20060613 | 20050804 | 63778.0 | 1 | EVANS, FANNIE L | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATION OF SPECTROPHOTOMETERS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,768,920 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for embedding messages within HTTP | A system for embedding messages within HTTP streams, including a gateway communicator, situated within a network gateway computer that communicates with at least one client computer, for receiving management data intended for the at least one client computer from a management server computer that communicates with the ... | 1. A system for embedding messages within HTTP streams, comprising: a gateway communicator, situated within a network gateway computer that communicates with at least one client computer, for receiving management data intended for the at least one client computer from a management server computer that communicates with... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to efficient delivery of management data between a network management server and a plurality of client computers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Network security systems often transmit security management data between a management server and a plurality of client comput... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Network security systems often transmit security management data between a management server and a plurality of client computers over a corporate intranet, in order to protect client computers from mobile code For example, corporate anti virus software regularly sends queries fro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and system for optimizing bandwidth utilization and request/response handling within a distributed network. As described above, network management and security systems often distribute management data from a server to a plurality of client com... | 20040130 | 20100713 | 20050804 | 64487.0 | 2 | HAMZA, FARUK | EMBEDDING MANAGEMENT DATA WITHIN HTTP MESSAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,042 | ACCEPTED | Portable traffic information system | The present invention provides a device, system, and method for a portable handheld device for displaying information. An embodiment of the invention provides a portable handheld device for displaying information, including traffic information. The portable device includes a wireless receiver arranged for receiving an ... | 1-29. Cancelled 30. A mobile information display device, the device comprising: a wireless receiver configured to receive an information-data packet having at least one payload element; a correlation parameter configured for decoding a payload element; a microcontroller including a memory and a processor, and which is ... | SUMMARY The present invention provides a device, system, and method for providing a portable handheld device for displaying information. An embodiment of the invention provides a portable handheld device for displaying information, including traffic information. The portable device includes a wireless receiver arranged... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides a device, system, and method for providing a portable handheld device for displaying information. An embodiment of the invention provides a portable handheld device for displaying information, including traffic information. The portable device includes a wireless recei... | 20040130 | 20060627 | 20050210 | 95321.0 | 1 | ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE | MOBILE TRAFFIC INFORMATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,769,086 | ACCEPTED | Gaming device having a multiple coordinate award distributor including award percentages | A gaming device includes an award distributor having a plurality of sections having first and second coordinates, a symbol group and a plurality of modifier groups including the sections, a plurality of awards associated with the sections in the symbol group and a plurality of award percentages associated with the sect... | 1. A gaming device comprising: a game operable upon a wager; an award distributor including a plurality of sections, each of said sections defined by one of a plurality first coordinates and one of a plurality of second coordinates; a plurality of groups of said sections including a symbol group and a plurality of modi... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/630,529, filed Jul. 30, 2003 which is incorporated herein in its entirety. COPYRIGHT NOTICE A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains or may contain material which is subject to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Gaming device manufacturers strive to make gaming devices that provide as much enjoyment and excitement as possible. Providing a secondary or bonus game in which a player has an opportunity to win potentially large awards or credits in addition to the awards associated with the p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a gaming device and in particular a bonus game of a gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards by obtaining sections on an award distributor such as an award wheel based on the coordinates of the sections. In one embodiment, the award whee... | 20040129 | 20080408 | 20050203 | 94760.0 | 0 | DUFFY, DAVID W | GAMING DEVICE HAVING A MULTIPLE COORDINATE AWARD DISTRIBUTOR INCLUDING AWARD PERCENTAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,145 | ACCEPTED | Automatic fluid exchanger | A fluid exchanger for servicing the fluid circuits of vehicular power steering systems and other fluid circulating or hydraulic circuits. The fluid exchanger uses a float operated fluid control valve to harness fluid pressure provided by a pump of an accessed hydraulic circuit. The fluid control valve uses both negativ... | 1. A method for exchanging a circulating fluid of an hydraulic system with a reservoir with a return port for receiving said fluid for pressure dissipation and a supply port for delivering said fluid after said pressure dissipation, a fluid pump providing negative pressure to said fluid to deliver said fluid into an in... | A float operated automatic fluid exchanger for servicing the fluid circuits of vehicular power steering systems and other fluid circulating or hydraulic circuits and the like which have an accessible fluid reservoir which can be removed or adapted to provide vent free access to the negative pressure side of the circuit... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the current popularity of quick lubrication type services and the current emphasis on effective vehicle maintenance by the public, there has been an increasing market for the periodic changing the fluid in vehicular power steering systems as a regular maintenance procedure. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a light, very compact, portable, easy to position, easy to connect, and easy to operate, automatic power steering fluid exchanger with a fresh fluid reservoir, a used fluid receiver, and a fluid control valve which directs the operation of the fluid exchanger and is... | 20040129 | 20060228 | 20050804 | 65183.0 | 0 | MAUST, TIMOTHY LEWIS | AUTOMATIC FLUID EXCHANGER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,161 | ACCEPTED | REFRIGERANT CYCLE WITH TANDEM ECONOMIZED AND CONVENTIONAL COMPRESSORS | A refrigerant cycle is provided with tandem compressors. Only some of the multiple compressors are provided with an economized cycle, and an optional unloader valve for selectively returning flow from an economizer injection port back to suction. The present invention thus provides the economized operation capabilities... | 1. A refrigerant cycle comprising: at least two compressors, said compressors having discharge ports communicating with a common discharge manifold; and suction ports communicating with a common suction manifold; a first heat exchanger downstream of said discharge manifold; a main flow line leaving said first heat exch... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a refrigerant cycle having tandem compressors, wherein only some of the compressors are provided with economizer ports and can be utilized within an economizer cycle. Tandem compressor refrigerant cycles are known, and have two or more compressors compressing refrig... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a refrigerant cycle having tandem compressors, wherein only some of the compressors are provided with economizer ports and can be utilized within an economizer cycle. Tandem compressor refrigerant cycles are known, and have two or more compressors compre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the disclosed embodiment of this invention, a refrigerant cycle is provided with tandem compressors delivering a compressed refrigerant to a common discharge manifold, and receiving a refrigerant from a common suction manifold. For instance, if a pair of tandem compressor is cons... | 20040130 | 20051018 | 20050804 | 98236.0 | 0 | NORMAN, MARC E | REFRIGERANT CYCLE WITH TANDEM ECONOMIZED AND CONVENTIONAL COMPRESSORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,320 | ACCEPTED | Cleaning assembly for a shaft | A cleaning assembly for a shaft or a tubular structure such as a telescopic cylinder, which comprises a sealing joint between an outer tubular element and an inner tubular member in translation inside the outer tubular element, a pipe wiper, and a blade positioned in series in relation to the pipe wiper, wherein the bl... | 1. A cleaning assembly for a structure made of a series of tubular sections arranged in a tubular housing, each of the tubular sections comprising a inner tubular member displaceable in an outer tubular member respectively, said cleaning assembly comprising: at least one blade mounted between said inner tubular member ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to shafts. More specifically, the present invention is concerned with a cleaning assembly for a shaft. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Telescopic cylinders consist of a series of telescopically arranged tubular sections with a cap closing a first end of each section. A s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Telescopic cylinders consist of a series of telescopically arranged tubular sections with a cap closing a first end of each section. A second end of each section is mounted with a two-piece cylinder head while an inner tubular member has a plunger pin eye which threads into the t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>More specifically, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a cleaning assembly for a structure made of a series of tubular sections arranged in a tubular housing, each of the tubular sections comprising an inner tubular member displaceable in an outer tubular mem... | 20040130 | 20101012 | 20050210 | 97286.0 | 0 | CHIN, RANDALL E | CLEANING ASSEMBLY FOR A SHAFT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,346 | ACCEPTED | Method for manufacturing MEMS structures | A method for forming a free standing micro-structural member including providing a substrate; blanket depositing a first sacrificial resist layer over the substrate; exposing and developing the first sacrificial resist layer to form a first resist portion; subjecting the first resist portion to at least a hard bake pro... | 1. A method for forming a free standing micro-structural member comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a first sacrificial resist layer over the substrate; patterning the first sacrificial resist layer to form a first resist portion; subjecting the first resist portion to at least a first hard bake pro... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to manufacturing micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and more particularly a method of for manufacturing MEMS structural components according to sacrificial resist patterning methods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Increasingly, there is a demand for the fabricat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Increasingly, there is a demand for the fabrication of 3-dimensional micron-scale components for micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Micro-electro-mechanical devices include structures of generally conventional shape and function, e.g., beams, posts levers, wheels, and the l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To achieve the foregoing and other objects, and in accordance with the purposes of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention provides a method for forming a free standing micro-structural member. In a first embodiment the method includes ... | 20040130 | 20070213 | 20050804 | 62423.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TUAN H | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEMS STRUCTURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,354 | ACCEPTED | Lead screw and gear box for use with a motorized adjustable seat back and exhibiting a nut and nylon spacer bushing in abutting engagement with a slotted catcher bracket for preventing end-play of the lead screw as well as buzz, squeak and rattle in tensile and compressive loading situations | A powered seat assembly for reducing end-play of an associated lead screw interconnecting a pivotally secured seat back to a motor gear box. A motor actuates the lead screw through an input to the motor gear box and in order to pivotally readjust the seat back. The seat assembly includes a base plate, the seat back piv... | 1. A powered seat assembly for reducing end-play of an associated lead screw interconnecting a pivotally secured seat back to a motor gear box, a motor actuating the lead screw through an input to the motor gear box and in order to pivotally readjust the seat back, said assembly comprising: a base plate, the seat back ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to motorized vehicle seat back adjustment devices, in particular of the type incorporating a lead screw extending between a gear box arrangement and a pivotally associated seat back. More specifically, the present invention in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to motorized vehicle seat back adjustment devices, in particular of the type incorporating a lead screw extending between a gear box arrangement and a pivotally associated seat back. More specifically, the present ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a motorized vehicle seat back adjustment device incorporating a lead screw extending between a gear box arrangement and a pivotally associated seat back, and. which in particular includes a reinforced and arcuate shaped catcher bracket combined with ... | 20040130 | 20070313 | 20050818 | 94666.0 | 0 | BARFIELD, ANTHONY DERRELL | LEAD SCREW AND GEAR BOX FOR USE WITH A MOTORIZED ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK AND EXHIBITING A NUT AND NYLON SPACER BUSHING IN ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH A SLOTTED CATCHER BRACKET FOR PREVENTING END-PLAY OF THE LEAD SCREW AS WELL AS BUZZ, SQUEAK AND RATTLE IN TENSILE AND COM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,814 | ACCEPTED | Refrigerator with icemaker | Refrigerator with an icemaker including a cabinet having a mullion wall for compartmentalization of a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber, a case provided to a door on the refrigerating chamber, having a cavity therein, a first duct for supplying cold air from a neighborhood of an evaporator in the freezing ch... | 1. A refrigerator with an icemaker comprising: a cabinet having a mullion wall for compartmentalization of a freezing chamber and a refrigerating chamber; a case provided to a door on the refrigerating chamber, having a cavity therein; a first duct for supplying cold air from a neighborhood of an evaporator in the free... | This application claims the benefit of the Korean Application No. P2003-0065163 filed on Sep. 19, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly, to a refrigerator with an icemaker of an improve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly, to a refrigerator with an icemaker of an improved structure, which can dispense ice pieces from a dispenser provided to a refrigerator door. 2. Background of Related Art The refrigera... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a refrigerator with an icemaker that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. An object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator with an icemaker of an i... | 20040203 | 20060718 | 20050324 | 58292.0 | 1 | TAPOLCAI, WILLIAM E | REFRIGERATOR WITH ICEMAKER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,769,838 | ACCEPTED | Flat panel display having integral heater, EMI shield, and thermal sensors | A flat panel display having a black mask EMI layer isolated from Vcom and tied to zero potential. The flat panel display has an integral metal heater layer and thermal sensor that are in close proximity to the liquid crystals to provide efficient heating and temperature sensing. | 1. A flat panel display comprising: a front glass plate; a rear glass plate; a layer of liquid crystals interposed between said front and rear glass plates; a TFT array layer interposed between said front and rear glass plates; and at least one thermal sensor integral to said TFT array layer. 2. A flat panel display ac... | This application is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/679,977, filed on Oct. 7, 2003. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a liquid crystal flat panel display. More particularly, in one embodiment, the flat panel display of the present invention has layer... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a liquid crystal flat panel display. More particularly, in one embodiment, the flat panel display of the present invention has layers of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), or other optically transparent electrically conductive materials, coated o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a liquid crystal flat panel display. More particularly, in one embodiment, the flat panel display of the present invention has layers of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), or other optically transparent electrically conductive materials, coated o... | 20040202 | 20071106 | 20050407 | 98141.0 | 1 | DUDEK, JAMES A | FLAT PANEL DISPLAY HAVING INTEGRAL HEATER, EMI SHIELD, AND THERMAL SENSORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,024 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for controlling throttle shaft deflection and friction in dual bore throttle bodies | An air intake control device is provided, including a housing, a plurality of bores, a passageway, and a support surface. The housing defines the bores, the passageway, and the support surface. A shaft is rotatably received within the passageway, and a plurality of plates are connected to the shaft. The bores accept fl... | 1. A throttle body for an automobile, comprising: a housing defining a plurality of bores separated by a central wall, a passageway defined through the central wall; a shaft rotatably received within the passageway; a plurality of plates coupled with the shaft; and a contact preventing means configured to selectively e... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to an air intake control device. More specifically, the invention relates to a throttle body in an internal combustion engine having a dual bore throttle body. 2. Related Technology Throttle bodies regulate the airflow to an internal combustion engin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to an air intake control device. More specifically, the invention relates to a throttle body in an internal combustion engine having a dual bore throttle body. 2. Related Technology Throttle bodies regulate the airflow to an internal comb... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In overcoming the disadvantages and drawbacks of the known technology, the current invention provides an assembly that limits the deflection of the throttle shaft and minimizes the sliding friction between the throttle body's moving parts. The throttle body includes a housing that defines at least t... | 20040202 | 20070410 | 20050804 | 97525.0 | 1 | ARGENBRIGHT, TONY MICHAEL | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THROTTLE SHAFT DEFLECTION AND FRICTION IN DUAL BORE THROTTLE BODIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,702 | ACCEPTED | Biological signal management | Systems and techniques for managing biological signals. In one implementation, a method includes receiving a cardiac biological signal that includes information describing events, determining a merit of each event based on one or more of a severity of a cardiac condition associated with the event and a quality of the e... | 1. A method comprising: receiving a cardiac biological signal that includes an event relevant to a medical purpose; determining a merit of the event for the medical purpose; associating the event with a time span in which the event occurred if the event's merit is among a certain number of the most meritorious events t... | BACKGROUND This disclosure relates to the management of biological signals. Biological signals are electrical or optical streams that include information describing or otherwise relating to the state of a biological system. In the medical context, biological signals generally include information relating to the physiol... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This disclosure relates to the management of biological signals. Biological signals are electrical or optical streams that include information describing or otherwise relating to the state of a biological system. In the medical context, biological signals generally include information relating to... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The biological signal management systems and techniques described here may include various combinations of the following features. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a cardiac biological signal that includes an event relevant to a medical purpose, determining a merit of the event for the med... | 20040202 | 20090908 | 20050804 | 94992.0 | 2 | BERTRAM, ERIC D | BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MANAGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,745 | ACCEPTED | Garage door remote monitoring and actuating system | A system typically comprising a garage module that is coupled with a garage door opener and a remote module is disclosed. The remote module and the garage module are coupled for communication therebetween through an AC power grid of an associated building. The remote module includes an indicator that informs the user w... | 1. A garage door status monitoring and actuating system comprising: A first garage module adapted to be coupled to a first garage door opener and to actuate the first garage door opener, the garage module including a first transceiver; A first garage door position sensor adapted for being coupled with the first garage ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to automatic garage door openers, and more particularly to a system for indicating whether a garage door is open and for activating the garage door opener from a remote location to close or open the door. BACKGROUND Automatic garage door opening systems have become... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Automatic garage door opening systems have become very popular in the past twenty years such that residences wherein a person has to manually open and close the garage door are the rare exception. The typical garage door opener system comprises an electric motor unit mechanically coupled to the g... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to one embodiment of the invention, a garage door status monitoring and actuating system comprises a first garage module adapted to be coupled to a first garage door opener and to actuate the first garage door opener. The garage module includes a first transceiver. The system also includes... | 20040203 | 20060124 | 20050811 | 63726.0 | 0 | POPE, DARYL C | GARAGE DOOR REMOTE MONITORING AND ACTUATING SYSTEM | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,779 | ACCEPTED | Equipment support for a metal building | A device for supporting equipment on a wall panel having protruding ribs. Channels are mounted perpendicular to the ribs. The channel has a base wall, and a pair of side walls extending outward from the base wall. The channel also has an outward wall portion communicating with the side walls at a distance from the base... | 1. An apparatus, for supporting a piece of equipment on a wall panel having a plurality of protruding ribs, comprising: at least one channel adapted to be mounted substantially perpendicular to the ribs, wherein the channel has a base wall and a pair of side walls extending outward from opposite edges of the base wall;... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/486,116 filed on Jul. 10, 2003, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to brackets, and in particular to a slotted channel or brace that m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the field of electrical contracting, it is often necessary for a piece of equipment, such as an electrical panel or a conduit, to be mounted to the outside of a metal building. However, problems arise in many cases where the equipment will not mount flush against the metal wal... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A need exists in the art for a device that will effectuate more sustainable mounting capabilities, while optimizing the mating surface area interfaced between the equipment and the surface on which it is mounted. One solution to this problem is a horizontal channel beam. The channel beam would featu... | 20040203 | 20080115 | 20050113 | 58061.0 | 0 | MYERS, JEROME B | EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FOR A METAL BUILDING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,830 | ACCEPTED | Method for interferometric radar measurement | It is proposed in connection with a method for the interferometric radar measurement in conjunction with a helicopter operating in accordance with the ROSAR principle (Heli-Radar) that two coherent receiving antennas with receiving channels are associated with a transmitter of the ROSAR-system mounted on the revolving ... | 1. An arrangement for interferometric radar measurement comprising: a transmitter disposed on a turnstile of a ROSAR system of a helicopter radar; at least two assigned coherent receiving antennas having receiving channels disposed on said turnstile of said ROSAR system of a helicopter radar; and an additional transmit... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/889,759 filed on Jul. 20, 2001, incorporated herein by reference wherein priority is claimed under 35 U.S.C. 120, this application also claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §371 from PCT/DE99... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates to a method for interferometric radar measurements. Due to their construction, radar devices are precise range-finding systems, which means that without special measures, a radar device is capable of determining only the distance of a target from the antenna, but not its dir... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The problem is solved with an arrangement for interferometric radar measurement having a transmitter and two assigned coherent receiving antennas with receiving channels. The transmitter and receiving antennas are arranged on the turnstile of the ROSAR system of a helicopter radar. An additional tra... | 20040203 | 20060221 | 20050616 | 58376.0 | 0 | SOTOMAYOR, JOHN B | METHOD FOR INTERFEROMETRIC RADAR MEASUREMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,841 | ACCEPTED | Asynchronous real-time retrieval of data | A data retrieval system includes a gateway server and an access client. The gateway server is communicatively connected to the access client through a network. The gateway server provides a presentation service (PS) and a real-time service (RTS), which cooperate with the access client to retrieve data from a data store... | 1. A gateway server, comprising: a presentation service that receives data requests from a user's remote communication device, the data requests requesting to send data to or receive data from a data store; and a real-time service that relays the data requests from the presentation service to a access client associated... | This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to provisional U.S. Application Ser. No. 60/444,213, filed Jan. 31, 2003, entitled “Asynchronous Real-Time Retrieval Of Data,” which application is incorporated entirely herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invent... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Recently, digital information has become more and more important to people of all walks of life. As the importance of digital information has increased, the need for convenient remote access to a variety of types of digital information has increased as well. For example, travelin... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Advantageously, various examples of the invention allow a user to more conveniently send data to and retrieve data from a remote data store using a remote communication device. With different aspects of the invention, a data retrieval system includes an inbox (IB) server, referred to hereafter more ... | 20040202 | 20080422 | 20050203 | 61439.0 | 1 | SHINGLES, KRISTIE D | ASYNCHRONOUS REAL-TIME RETRIEVAL OF DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,770,857 | ACCEPTED | CONTROL OF FRICTION AT THE NANOSCALE | Methods and apparatus are described for control of friction at the nanoscale. A method of controlling frictional dynamics of a plurality of particles using non-Lipschitzian control includes determining an attribute of the plurality of particles; calculating an attribute deviation by subtracting the attribute of the plu... | 1. A method, comprising controlling frictional dynamics of a plurality of separate individual particles using non-Lipschitzian feedback control including: measuring a property of the plurality of separate individual particles; calculating a velocity of the plurality of separate individual particles as a function of the... | STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT This invention was made with United States Government support under prime contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 to UT-Battelle, L.L.C. awarded by the Department of Energy. The Government has certain rights in this invention. BACKGROUND... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to the field friction control. More particularly, the invention relates to control of friction at the micro and nano scale. 2. Discussion of the Related Art Despite great progress made during the past half century, many pro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a need for the following aspects of the invention. Of course, the invention is not limited to these aspects. According to an aspect of the invention, a process comprises: controlling frictional dynamics of a plurality of particles using non-Lipschitzian feedback control incl... | 20040203 | 20100406 | 20100218 | 95403.0 | G05D1300 | 0 | NORTON, JENNIFER L | CONTROL OF FRICTION AT THE NANOSCALE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G05D | 2,004 | |
10,771,093 | ACCEPTED | Manipulation and cutting system and method | A system for rapid manipulation and cutting that includes comprising a housing, a first cutting element, and a drive mechanism adapted to be mounted at least partly within the housing and connected to the first cutting element for imparting relative motion to the first cutting element as a combination of slicing and do... | 1. A system for rapid manipulation and cutting comprising: a housing, a first cutting element, a drive mechanism adapted to be mounted at least partly within the housing and operatively connected to the first cutting element for imparting relative motion to the first cutting element as a combination of slicing and down... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/444,326, filed Jan. 31, 2003 and having the same inventors and same title as the present application, and which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present inventions relate to devices and tech... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A known cutting device is the rotary slicer. Where meat is advanced into a thin blade rotating at relatively high speeds. The cutting action of this device is defined by the high slicing to chopping ratio. The resultant blade velocity vector is nearly normal to the direction of a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a means for rapid cutting of various materials including incision or dissection of tissues in a more controlled manner than currently exists. As an aspect of one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a blade and blade actuation mechanism is provided t... | 20040202 | 20101130 | 20070719 | 94754.0 | A61B1732 | 0 | ANDERSON, GREGORY A | MANIPULATION AND CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,004 | |
10,771,190 | ACCEPTED | Loudspeaker array system | The invention is a multi-channel loudspeaker system that provides a compact loudspeaker configuration and filter design methodology that operates in the digital signal processing domain. Further, the loudspeaker system can be designed to include drivers of various physical dimensions and can achieve prescribed constant... | 1. A loudspeaker, comprising one center driver mounted at approximately the intersection of the x-axis and y-axis of the loudspeaker, the loudspeaker having at least two drivers of a size different than the center driver mounted symmetrically along the loudspeaker in both the x-axis and y-axis about the center driver, ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to a multi-way loudspeaker system and in particular to a multi-way loudspeaker system comprised of an array of multiple drivers capable of achieving high-quality sound. 2. Related Art High-quality loudspeakers for the audio frequency... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to a multi-way loudspeaker system and in particular to a multi-way loudspeaker system comprised of an array of multiple drivers capable of achieving high-quality sound. 2. Related Art High-quality loudspeakers for the aud... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention is a multi-way loudspeaker speaker system that can produce high-quality sound from a single, compact, line array loudspeaker that can be utilized in a traditional surround sound entertainment system typically having left and right front and rear surround sound channels and a center cha... | 20040202 | 20120501 | 20050818 | 68049.0 | 0 | LEE, PING | LOUDSPEAKER ARRAY SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,771,204 | ACCEPTED | Silicon nitride insulating substrate for power semiconductor module | An aspect of the present invention provides a power module for automotive switching applications including a plurality of semiconductor chips and a unitary silicon nitride substrate. The plurality of semiconductor chips are attached to the silicon nitride substrate and the substrate is configured to have a thermal coef... | 1. A power module for switching applications comprising: a plurality of semiconductor chips; a housing wherein the housing has a cavity for receiving the plurality of semiconductor chips; a unitary silicon nitride substrate configured to mate with the housing and having a thermal coefficient of expansion substantially ... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to an electronic power module. More specifically, the invention relates to electronic power modules having a silicon nitride substrate for automotive applications. 2. Description of Related Art Power modules including IGBT (insulated gate bipo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to an electronic power module. More specifically, the invention relates to electronic power modules having a silicon nitride substrate for automotive applications. 2. Description of Related Art Power modules including IGBT (insulat... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In satisfying the above need, as well as overcoming the enumerated drawbacks and other limitations of the related art, the present invention provides a power module for automotive switching applications including a plurality of semiconductor chips and a unitary silicon nitride substrate. The plurali... | 20040203 | 20060328 | 20050804 | 98292.0 | 0 | ABRAHAM, FETSUM | SILICON NITRIDE INSULATING SUBSTRATE FOR POWER SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,771,377 | ACCEPTED | Extracorporeal blood treatment machine | The invention relates to an extracorporeal blood treatment machine in which a blood circuit (3) is equipped with an inlet line leading to a filtration unit (2) and with an outlet line (3b) from the filtration unit; a fluid circuit comprises an inlet line (4a) leading to the filtration unit and an outlet line (4b) from ... | 1. Extracorporeal blood treatment machine comprising: at least one filtration unit; a blood circuit having at least one inlet line leading to the filtration unit and one outlet line from the filtration unit; a fluid circuit having at least one inlet line leading to the filtration unit and one outlet line from the filtr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an extracorporeal blood treatment machine and to an integrated treatment module that can be used on said machine. The object of the invention can be used for instance in intensive therapy machines which can carry out a plurality of different blood treatments.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an extracorporeal blood treatment machine and to an integrated treatment module that can be used on said machine. The object of the invention can be used for instance in intensive therapy machines which can carry out a plurality of different blood... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Under these circumstances the present invention aims at solving basically all the drawbacks referred to above. A first technical aim of the invention is to provide physicians with the possibility to manage therapies with large exchange of fluids using an intensive therapy machine wh... | 20040205 | 20080101 | 20050120 | 63230.0 | 2 | KIM, SUN U | EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,772,265 | ACCEPTED | Homogenization valve | A homogenization valve comprises an outer case, a homogenization mechanism contained in the outer case and having at least one homogenization device. The homogenization device comprises a high pressure chamber, in communication with a chamber for feeding the high pressure fluid to be homogenized, a low pressure chamber... | 1. A homogenization valve having: an outer case; a homogenization mechanism contained in the outer case and having at least one homogenization device; said at least one homogenization device defining a high pressure chamber in communication with a channel for feeding a fluid under high pressure to be homogenized, a low... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of homogenizing apparatuses. The homogenization process has the function of reducing the dimensions of the drops of an emulsion, or of the particles of a suspension, and to make them as homogeneous and identical to each other as possible. The homoge... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to the field of homogenizing apparatuses. The homogenization process has the function of reducing the dimensions of the drops of an emulsion, or of the particles of a suspension, and to make them as homogeneous and identical to each other as possible... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a homogenization valve as better specified in the appended claim 1 and in the additional claims dependent therefrom. In particular, the valve comprises at least two distinct homogenization devices arranged in parallel, con... | 20040206 | 20061205 | 20050421 | 96658.0 | 0 | SORKIN, DAVID L | HOMOGENIZATION VALVE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,772,528 | ACCEPTED | Analog preamplifier measurement for a microphone array | An analog preamplifier measurement system for a microphone array builds on conventional microphone arrays by providing an integral “self-calibration system.” This self-calibration system automatically injects an excitation pulse of a known magnitude and phase to all preamplifier inputs within the microphone array. The ... | 1. A system for automatically matching preamplifiers in a microphone array, comprising: injecting at least one excitation pulse into each preamplifier in the microphone array; measuring each preamplifier output response to each excitation pulse; performing a frequency-domain analysis of the measured preamplifier output... | BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The invention is related to a microphone array preamplifier measurement system, and in particular, to a system and method for automatically determining gain variations between one or more analog microphone/preamplifier channels in a microphone array and a system and method for automaticall... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field The invention is related to a microphone array preamplifier measurement system, and in particular, to a system and method for automatically determining gain variations between one or more analog microphone/preamplifier channels in a microphone array and a system and method for ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>As is well known to those skilled in the art, conventional microphone arrays typically include an arrangement of one or more microphones in some predetermined layout. In general, each microphone in these arrays typically includes an associated preamplifier for providing amplification or gain for ana... | 20040204 | 20080923 | 20050804 | 68049.0 | 0 | LEE, PING | ANALOG PREAMPLIFIER MEASUREMENT FOR A MICROPHONE ARRAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,772,762 | ACCEPTED | Thermal management systems and methods | A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a heat exchanger having a thermal energy storage material provided therein, a first coolant loop thermally coupled to an electrochemical storage device located within the first coolant loop and to the heat exchanger, and a second coolant loop thermally coupled to the h... | 1. A thermal management system for a vehicle, comprising: a heat exchanger having a thermal energy storage material provided therein; a first coolant loop thermally coupled to an electro-chemical storage device located within the first coolant loop and to the heat exchanger; a second coolant loop thermally coupled to t... | GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-AC07-99ID13727 awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Government has certain rights in the invention. TECHNICAL FIELD Aspects of the invention generally relate to thermal management systems (TMSs) and methods. BACKGROUND OF T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) provide improved fuel economy and reduced air emissions over conventional vehicles. The performance of HEVs and EVs depend on energy storage systems such as batteries. Battery performance influences, for example, acceler... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Aspects of the invention also relate to a comprehensive thermal management system for hybrid electric vehicles which include both an internal combustion engine and battery based locomotion (example, lithium-ion, or nickel metal hydride). Aspects of the invention also disclose a ther... | 20040204 | 20061212 | 20050804 | 94726.0 | 0 | BOTTORFF, CHRISTOPHER | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,772,914 | ACCEPTED | Natural sunscreen compositions and processes for producing the same | Disclosed is a natural sunscreen composition comprising extracts of Hedychium spicatum and/or Alpinia galanga containing active sunscreen agents, the sunscreen composition devised to protect the skin from the harmful effects of short wavelength UV B rays and long wavelength UV A rays. | 1. A natural sunscreen composition comprising extract of plant Hedychium spicatum and/or plant Alpinia galanga and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. 2. The natural sunscreen composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises 0.001% to 20% by weight of the extract of plant Hedychium spicatum and/or pla... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention, in general, relates to cosmetic compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to natural sunscreen compositions and processes for producing the same. 2. Description of the Related Art Human skin is sensitive to solar rays and overexposure t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention, in general, relates to cosmetic compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to natural sunscreen compositions and processes for producing the same. 2. Description of the Related Art Human skin is sensitive to solar rays and ov... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one preferred embodiment, there is provided a safe and effective natural sunscreen composition comprising extract of plant Hedychium spicatum and plant Alpinia galanga and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. In another preferred embodiment, there is provided a safe and effective n... | 20040205 | 20071225 | 20050811 | 72654.0 | 0 | DODSON, SHELLEY A | NATURAL SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THE SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,773,105 | ACCEPTED | Molten metal pump components | Improved components for a molten metal pump include a coupling for connecting a rotor shaft to a motor shaft, a rotor shaft and a rotor. The rotor shaft has a first end and a second end wherein the first end optionally has a vertical keyway formed in the outer surface of the shaft. The second end optionally has flat, s... | 1. A molten metal pump comprising: a motor; a drive shaft comprising a motor shaft coupled to a rotor shaft, the rotor shaft having a first end and a second end wherein the first end has an outer surface and a keyway formed in the outer surface, and the second end has flat, shallow threads; a coupling having a first co... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to components used in molten metal pumps, particularly a rotor shaft, a rotor shaft coupling and a connective portion on a rotor to connect to a rotor shaft. The components are designed to facilitate connections while alleviating breakage of the components. BACKGROUND OF THE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As used herein, the term “molten metal” means any metal or combination of metals in liquid form, such as aluminum, copper, iron, zinc and alloys thereof. The term “gas” means any gas or combination of gases, including argon, nitrogen, chlorine, fluorine, freon, and helium, which ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes improved rotor shafts, and a coupling and rotor that can be used with one or more of the improved rotor shafts. One rotor shaft according to the invention has a first end for connecting to a coupling and a second end for connecting to a rotor. The firs... | 20040204 | 20081230 | 20050120 | 65269.0 | 0 | KASTLER, SCOTT R | MOLTEN METAL PUMP COMPONENTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,773,321 | ACCEPTED | Suspension for bicycle seat and handlebar support | A suspension device for disposition between a support post of a bicycle and a suspended member, such as a bicycle seat and bicycle handlebars, having an invertible connector body with a support post mounting, a horizontal median and two shoulder surfaces disposed above the median or below the median. The connector body... | 1. A suspension device for disposition between a support post of a bicycle and a suspended member, including a bicycle seat and bicycle handlebars, the device comprising: an invertible connector body having a support post mounting, a horizontal median and two shoulder surfaces disposed in a position selected from the g... | TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a shock terminator suspension for a bicycle seat and for a bicycle handlebar. BACKGROUND OF THE ART The design of conventional bicycles includes various means to reduce the shock and impact imposed on by the rider and bicycle. For example, pneumatic tires and spring loaded seats... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE ART <EOH>The design of conventional bicycles includes various means to reduce the shock and impact imposed on by the rider and bicycle. For example, pneumatic tires and spring loaded seats are a minimum provision whereas modern mountain bikes include spring loaded shock absorbers on front forks... | 20040209 | 20060124 | 20051027 | 67930.0 | 0 | LUM VANNUCCI, LEE SIN YEE | SUSPENSION FOR BICYCLE SEAT AND HANDLEBAR SUPPORT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,773,332 | ACCEPTED | Aryl phenylheterocyclyl sulfide derivatives and their use as cell adhesion-inhibiting anti-inflammatory and immune-supressive agents | The present invention relates to novel heterocyclyl-containing diaryl sulfide compounds that are useful for treating inflammatory and immune diseases, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to methods of inhibiting inflammation or suppressing immune response in a mammal. | 1. A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, cycloalkyl, carboxaldehyde, and a group of formula II defined as and wherein at least one of R1 or R3 is a py... | This application is a Divisional Application of pending prior application Ser. No. 09/888,840, filed Jun. 25, 2001, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/214,983, filed Jun. 29, 2000, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The pre... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Inflammation results from a cascade of events that includes vasodilation accompanied by increased vascular permeability and exudation of fluid and plasma proteins. This disruption of vascular integrity precedes or coincides with an infiltration of inflammatory cells. Inflammatory... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to compounds of the structure wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 and R 5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, cycloalkyl and carboxaldehyde; with the proviso that at least... | 20040209 | 20061031 | 20050120 | 74200.0 | 0 | COPPINS, JANET L | ARYL PHENYLHETEROCYCLYL SULFIDE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS CELL ADHESION-INHIBITING ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND IMMUNE-SUPRESSIVE AGENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,773,389 | ACCEPTED | Laundry basket with hip hugging feature | A laundry basket has a bottom panel with a perimeter. A contiguous side wall extends generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminates at an upper end. A basket interior is defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall. A curved wall section of the side wall is curved concavely inward... | 1. A laundry basket comprising: a bottom panel having a perimeter; a contiguous side wall extending generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminating at an upper end; a basket interior defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall; a curved wall section of the side wall that is curve... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This patent is related to, claims priority from, and incorporates herein by reference co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/445,278, which was filed on Feb. 5, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Disclosure The present disclosure is generally directed to laund... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Disclosure The present disclosure is generally directed to laundry baskets, and more particularly to a laundry basket with a hip hugging feature. 2. Description of Related Art Laundry baskets are well known as aids for doing laundry, and particularly for carrying a... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which: FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one example of a laundry basket with a hip hugging feature constructed... | 20040205 | 20100316 | 20080605 | 67971.0 | B65D9002 | 0 | BRADEN, SHAWN M | LAUNDRY BASKET WITH HIP HUGGING FEATURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,004 | |
10,773,479 | ACCEPTED | Operating system utilizing a selectively concealed multi-function wall station transmitter with an auto-close function for a motorized barrier operator | An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a portable remote tr... | 1. An operator system for moving a barrier comprising: a motor for moving the barrier between opened and closed positions; an operator for controlling operation of said motor; and a wall station having a wall station transmitter for sending operational signals to said operator, said wall station having an open/close sw... | TECHNICAL FIELD Generally, the present invention relates to a garage door operator system for use on a closure member moveable relative to a fixed member. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wall station transmitter for controlling the operation of a movable barrier, such as a gate or door, between a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>As is well known, garage doors or gates enclose an area to allow selective ingress and egress to and from the area. Garage doors initially were moveable by hand. But due to their weight and the inconvenience of opening and closing the door, motors are now connected to the door. Control of suc... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>For a complete understanding of the objects, techniques and structure of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is an operational system for a motorized barrier operator according to the prese... | 20040206 | 20070206 | 20050811 | 57699.0 | 1 | BANGACHON, WILLIAM L | Operating system for a motorized barrier operator | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,773,541 | ACCEPTED | Model stamping matrix check technique in circuit simulator | The present invention includes a method for detecting model stamping errors during circuit simulation without the need for golden data. The method checks for model stamping errors by determining whether entries in model stamping matrices interrelate according to a plurality of preset rules before circuit equations are ... | 1. A method for evaluating a device model for a circuit element, comprising: supplying a first set of terminal biases associated with the circuit element; obtaining a first set of model results based on the first set of terminal biases; and checking for correctness of the first set of model results by determining wheth... | The present invention relates to large sparse linear systems arising in the simulation of physical and other phenomena, such as an integrated circuit including circuit elements represented by matrix stamps in a system of matrix equations. BACKGROUND The development of complicated physical systems often requires powerfu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The development of complicated physical systems often requires powerful numerical simulation programs. For example, circuit simulation is now an essential part in the design flow of integrated circuits. It helps circuit designers to verify the functionality and performance of their designs withou... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention includes a method for detecting model stamping errors during circuit simulation. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method is implemented in a circuit simulator for simulating an integrated circuit having various interconnected circuit elements. The circuit simulat... | 20040206 | 20071120 | 20050811 | 63723.0 | 2 | GARBOWSKI, LEIGH M | MODEL STAMPING MATRIX CHECK TECHNIQUE IN CIRCUIT SIMULATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,773,878 | ACCEPTED | Locking device having flange seal | A locking device includes a shackle member that includes an elongated shank portion, a stop portion on a first end and a latch portion on a second end. A locking head includes a locking mechanism that has an entryway to receive the latch portion and is movable between a locked state to retain the latch portion and a un... | 1. A locking device, comprising: (A) a shackle member including (1) an elongated shank portion, (2) a stop portion at a first end of said shank portion, and (3) a latch portion at a second end of said shank portion, said shank portion having an outer surface margin adjacent to said latch portion; (B) a locking head inc... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention broadly relates to locking devices that are adapted to secure objects together. More particularly, the present invention concerns key operable locking devices, such as hitch pins and the like. The present invention specifically concerns a locking device that provides a flang... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Over the years, there have been numerous variations of locking devices from a multiple of applications. Typically, a locking device is used to secure two or more objects or members together, whether those items be independent items, a door for an enclosure, or otherwise. Moreover... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and useful locking device that is simple in construction and yet which provides a convenient seal between a locking head and the shackle. It is another object of the present invention to provide a locking device that is parti... | 20040205 | 20070605 | 20050106 | 78406.0 | 1 | GALL, LLOYD A | LOCKING DEVICE HAVING FLANGE SEAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,773,906 | ACCEPTED | Multi-layer core golf ball | The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball displaying the desired spin profile and having a generally rigid, thermoset polybutadiene outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core. In general, this golf ball has an inner core and at least one outer core layer surrounding the inner ... | 1. A golf ball comprising: an inner core having a compression of less than about 65; at least one outer core layer surrounding the inner core and having a hardness of at least 80 Shore C and a specific gravity greater than or equal to a specific gravity of the inner core; and a cover surrounding the outer core layer; w... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/341,574, filed Jan. 13, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/002,641, filed Nov. 28, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,547,677, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Golf balls have conventionally been constructed as either two piece balls or three piece balls. The choice of construction between two and three piece affects the playing characteristics of the golf balls. The differences in playing characteristics resulting from these different ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball displaying the desired spin profile and having a generally rigid, thermoset polybutadiene outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core. Preferably, this golf ball has an inner core having a compressio... | 20040206 | 20070814 | 20050616 | 76969.0 | 1 | GORDEN, RAEANN | MULTI-LAYER CORE GOLF BALL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,774,329 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for brewing beverages | An electrically heated water kettle comprises a vessel for holding a liquid for extraction of tea, coffee or other food material. The vessel includes a partially open immersible container sized to allow the passage of water between the walls of the vessel. The container is capable of holding the material while an openi... | 1. An electrically heated liquid kettle comprising a vessel for holding a liquid for extraction of tea, coffee, or other food material, said vessel including a partially open immersible container sized to allow passage of liquid between the walls of said vessel, said container being capable of holding the material whil... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is based on provisional application Ser. No. 60/445,370, filed Feb. 6, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A wide range of means have been disclosed for the brewing of tea and coffee including percolators, drip methods, and french press. The french press is among th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A wide range of means have been disclosed for the brewing of tea and coffee including percolators, drip methods, and french press. The french press is among the most effective means for extracting the best flavors from tea leaves and ground coffee. The most common french presses ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is an advanced electric brewing kettle that provides means for adjusting the water temperature precisely to any value for optimum extraction of a wide variety of coffees and teas. The optimum temperatures for extracting green teas is much lower than the black teas. Co... | 20040205 | 20071009 | 20060615 | 93328.0 | A47J3140 | 0 | FUQUA, SHAWNTINA T | APPARATUS FOR BREWING BEVERAGES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47J | 2,004 | |
10,774,657 | ACCEPTED | Muscle powered dynamic knee brace | A dynamic knee brace that can be used to apply a bending force across the knee. Two brace arms are connected together by a central joint that allows the knee to pivot. A joint in each brace arm allows the brace arm to be inclined toward the leg. A cam assembly is present to actively incline each brace arms toward the l... | 1. A dynamic brace comprising: an upper and a lower brace arm; at least one strap securing said brace arms to a leg; a central joint pivotally connecting said brace arms to allow said brace arms to pivot from a flexed to an extended position; a medial/lateral joint in each brace arm proximate to said central joint; two... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to orthopedic knee braces and, more particularly, to a dynamic knee brace that uses muscle power to apply a bending force across a knee. 2. Description of Related Art Unicompartmental osteoarthritis is a condition where the cartilage... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to orthopedic knee braces and, more particularly, to a dynamic knee brace that uses muscle power to apply a bending force across a knee. 2. Description of Related Art Unicompartmental osteoarthritis is a condition where t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A dynamic knee brace that can be used to apply a bending force across the knee. Two brace arms are connected by a central joint that allows the knee to pivot. A joint in each brace arm allows the brace arm to be inclined in the medial/lateral plane. A cam assembly actively and dynam... | 20040205 | 20090310 | 20050811 | 95638.0 | 1 | LEWIS, KIM M | MUSCLE POWERED DYNAMIC KNEE BRACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,774,663 | ACCEPTED | Support bracket for an inflatable curtain | An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) that has a roof (18), a side structure (16), and a trim piece (220) overlying the side structure. The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable curtain (14) inflatable away from the roof (18) to a position adjacent the side structure (16). An inflation fluid ... | 1. An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle that has a roof, a side structure, and a trim piece overlying the side structure, said apparatus comprising: an inflatable curtain that is inflatable away from the vehicle roof to a position adjacent the side structure of the vehicle; an inflation fluid so... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an inflatable apparatus for helping to protect a vehicle occupant in the event of a side impact to the vehicle and/or a vehicle rollover. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is known to inflate an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device to help protect a vehicle ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is known to inflate an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device to help protect a vehicle occupant. One particular type of inflatable vehicle occupant protection device is an inflatable curtain. The inflatable curtain is inflatable away from the roof of the vehicle betwee... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle that has a roof, a side structure, and a trim piece overlying the side structure. The apparatus includes an inflatable curtain inflatable away from the roof to a position adjacent the side ... | 20040209 | 20070213 | 20050811 | 68838.0 | 0 | FLEMING, FAYE M | SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN INFLATABLE CURTAIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,775,043 | ACCEPTED | Screed mold method | A screed mold method for continuously or periodically molding thermoplastic material into a cushioning element is disclosed. | 1. A screed mold method for making gelatinous elastomer gel cushioning articles, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a screed mold, the screed mold havign a rigid body, the screed mold being an open face mold, the screed mold having a honeycomb shape in said rigid body in which gel may be formed to take on a ... | BACKGROUND This disclosure relates to manufacturing processes using open-faced molds which are useful in manufacturing moldable materials, such as thermoplastic materials, and are particularly useful in manufacturing elastomeric articles including articles comprising elastomeric gel. The methods and structures are espe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This disclosure relates to manufacturing processes using open-faced molds which are useful in manufacturing moldable materials, such as thermoplastic materials, and are particularly useful in manufacturing elastomeric articles including articles comprising elastomeric gel. The methods and structu... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Screed molding methods are disclosed. | 20040207 | 20100223 | 20050811 | 84390.0 | 2 | TENTONI, LEO B | SCREED MOLD METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,775,342 | ACCEPTED | Bistable nematic liquid crystal device | A bistable nematic liquid crystal device cell is provided with a surface alignment grating on at least one cell wall and a surface treatment on the other wall. Such treatment may be a homeotropic alignment or a planar alignment with or without an alignment direction, and zero or a non zero pretilt. The surface profile ... | 1-16. (Cancelled) 17. A bistable nematic liquid crystal device comprising; a first cell wall and a second cell wall, said first cell wall and said second cell wall enclosing a layer of liquid crystal material, wherein said first cell wall has a first surface treated to provide a bistable pretilt to molecules of liquid ... | This invention relates to bistable nematic liquid crystal devices. Liquid crystal devices typically comprise a thin layer of a liquid crystal material contained between cell walls. Optically transparent electrode structures on the walls allow an electric field to be applied across the layer causing a re-ordering of the... | 20040211 | 20071009 | 20050324 | 57961.0 | 0 | SCHECHTER, ANDREW M | LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE EXHIBITING ZERNITHAL BISTABILITY AND A CELL WALL FOR SUCH A DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,775,479 | ACCEPTED | Fast searching of list for IP filtering | A method for filtering data packets through computers on the Internet that allows a computer to determine whether an incoming numbered list is present in a numbered list data set faster than the prior art methods. The present invention comprises an Array Creation Program (ACP) and an Array Matching Program (AMP). The A... | 1. A method for creating a plurality of arrays from a numbered list data set, the method comprising: installing a program on a computer; wherein the program performs steps comprising: assigning an ID to a numbered list; creating the arrays; performing a Boolean OR operation on the ID and an array value; and wherein the... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed at an improved method for filtering data packets by determining if an incoming data packet IP address is present in a list of IP addresses. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Every day, countless data packets are transmitted from one computer to another within computer ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Every day, countless data packets are transmitted from one computer to another within computer networks. Each data packet contains a source IP address, which is the where the data packet originated. Each data packet also contains a destination IP address, which is the ultimate de... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, which meets the needs identified above, is an improved method for filtering data packets through a firewall. The method improves over the prior art by allowing a firewall to determine whether an incoming numbered list is present in a numbered list data set in ... | 20040210 | 20090519 | 20050811 | 81891.0 | 0 | ARMOUCHE, HADI S | FAST SEARCHING OF LIST FOR IP FILTERING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,775,652 | ACCEPTED | Unified decoder architecture | Presented herein is a unified decoder architecture. A system comprises a video decoder, instruction memory, and a host processor. The video decoder decodes the video data encoded with the particular standard. The instruction memory stores a first set of instructions and a second set of instructions. The first set of in... | 1. A system for decoding video data encoded with a particular standard, said system comprising: a video decoder for decoding the video data encoded with the particular standard; instruction memory for storing: a first set of instructions for decoding encoded video data according to a first encoding standard; and a seco... | RELATED APPLICATIONS [Not Applicable] FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [Not Applicable] MICROFICHE/COPYRIGHT REFERENCE [Not Applicable] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A number of different standards exist for encoding video data. In some cases, the video data is also compressed as part of the- encoding process.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A number of different standards exist for encoding video data. In some cases, the video data is also compressed as part of the- encoding process. For example, the Motion Pictures Expert Group (MPEG) has devised two such standards commonly known as MPEG-2, and Advanced Video Codin... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Presented herein is a unified decoder architecture. In one embodiment, there is presented a system for decoding video data encoded with a particular standard. The system comprises a video decoder, instruction memory, and a host processor. The video decoder decodes the video da... | 20040209 | 20100518 | 20050811 | 97646.0 | 1 | RASHIDIAN, MOHAMMAD M | UNIFIED DECODER ARCHITECTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,775,710 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods that utilize a dynamic digital zooming interface in connection with digital inking | The present invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate annotating digital documents (e.g., digital inking) with devices such as Tablet PCs, PDAs, cell phones, and the like. The systems and methods provide for multi-scale navigation during document annotating via a space-scale framework that fluidly genera... | 1. A system that facilitates free form digital inking, comprising: an annotation management component that generates a zoomable inking region for a digital document; and a navigation component that dynamically adjusts a size and a shape of the zoomable inking region while a user annotates the digital document. 2. The s... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to digital document annotating, and more particularly to systems and methods that employ a zoom window that facilitates multi-scale navigation during free form digital inking of a document. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are commonly ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are commonly employed in connection with microprocessor-based computing devices to edit digital documents (e.g., word processing documents, images, etc.). Many of these computing devices (e.g., Tablet PCs, PDAs, cell phones and the like) attempt 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 ... | 20040210 | 20090623 | 20050811 | 91358.0 | 0 | WANG, JIN CHENG | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT UTILIZE A DYNAMIC DIGITAL ZOOMING INTERFACE IN CONNECTION WITH DIGITAL INKING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,775,874 | ACCEPTED | High resolution ink jet printhead | A high resolution printhead for an ink jet printer. The printhead includes a semiconductor substrate containing at least one ink feed edge and a plurality of ink ejection actuators spaced a distance from the ink feed edge. Each of the ink ejection actuators has an aspect ratio ranging from about 1.5:1 to about 6:1. A n... | 1. A printhead for an ink jet printer, the printhead comprising: a semiconductor substrate containing at least one ink feed edge and a plurality of ink ejection actuators spaced a distance from the ink feed edge, each of the ink ejection actuators having an aspect ratio ranging from about 1.5:1 to about 6:1; a thick fi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to ink jet printheads and in particular to ink jet printheads having increased resolution and methods for making the printheads. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Ink jet printers continue to experience wide acceptance as economical replacements for laser printers. Such ink jet pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Ink jet printers continue to experience wide acceptance as economical replacements for laser printers. Such ink jet printers are typically more versatile than laser printers for some applications. As the capabilities of ink jet printers are increased to provide higher quality ima... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With regard to the foregoing and other objects and advantages there is provided a high resolution printhead for an ink jet printer. The printhead includes a semiconductor substrate containing at least one ink feed edge and a plurality of ink ejection actuators spaced a distance from... | 20040210 | 20061226 | 20050811 | 66777.0 | 3 | SOLOMON, LISA | HIGH RESOLUTION INK JET PRINTHEAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,775,892 | ACCEPTED | Filter element and mounting method | The present invention relates to an apparatus for filtering a gas or liquid stream such as a natural gas stream. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open interior, an input port at one extent and an output port at an opposite extent thereof. A partition located ... | 1. An apparatus for filtering a natural gas stream, the apparatus comprising: a closed vessel having a length and an initially open interior; a partition disposed within the vessel interior, the partition having a planar inner and planar outer side, respectively, dividing the vessel interior into a first stage and a se... | BACKGROUND ART 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to filter vessels used to filter gas and liquid streams such as natural gas and natural gas processing liquid streams and to filter elements for such vessels, and, more specifically, to an improved structure and method for mounting the filter elements withi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to filter vessels used to filter gas and liquid streams such as natural gas and natural gas processing liquid streams and to filter elements for such vessels, and, more specifically, to an improved structure and method for mounting the filter el... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An apparatus is shown for filtering a gas or liquid stream such as a natural gas stream or a natural gas processing liquid stream. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a length and an initially open interior. A partition is disposed within the vessel interior. The par... | 20040210 | 20060321 | 20050811 | 76264.0 | 0 | GREENE, JASON M | FILTER ELEMENT AND MOUNTING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,355 | ACCEPTED | Quilting method and apparatus | A quilting apparatus for enabling a user to freely move a stack of fabric layers across a planar bed relative to an actuatable stitch head. The apparatus includes a motion detector which detects the movement of the stack and controls the actuation of the stitch head. Consequently, the apparatus functions to synchronize... | 1. An apparatus for stitching together two or more stacked planar layers, said apparatus including: a stitch head mounted at a fixed location and actuatable to insert a stitch through a stack of two or more planar layers located beneath said stitch head; a substantially horizontally oriented bed for supporting said sta... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/447,159 filed 12 Feb. 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to a system for fastening together two or more flexible planar layers and more particularly to a method and apparatus for stitching together two... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Creating decorative quilts by hand has become a popular avocation. A typical quilt is comprised of at least two fabric layers which are stacked and stitched together. Generally the quilt is comprised of a “top” layer, a “bottom” or “backing” layer, and an intermediate “batting” l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a system for fastening together two or more flexible planar layers and more particularly to a quilting method and apparatus for enabling a user to readily produce uniform stitches for fastening together a stack of fabric layers. Apparatus in acco... | 20040211 | 20050426 | 20050127 | 96880.0 | 2 | KAUFFMAN, BRIAN K | QUILTING METHOD AND APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,376 | ACCEPTED | Polyurethaneurea resins with trialkoxysilane groups and processes for the production thereof | Polyurethaneurea resins containing at least one group of the formula (I) —NH(CO)XOR1O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH— (I) and/or at least one group of the formula (II) {—NH(CO)XO}a{CH2═CR2(CO)O}bR4{O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH—}c (II) wherein X=[O(CH2)4]q(OC2H4)x(OC3H6)y[(CH2)5(CO)]z; q=0 to 10; x=0 to 20; y=0 ... | 1. Polyurethaneurea resins comprising at least one group of the formula (I) —NH(CO)XOR1O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH— (I) or at least one group of the formula (II) {—NH(CO)XO}a{CH2═CR2(CO)O}bR4{O(CO)CHR2CH2N[CnH2nSi(OR3)3](CO)NH—}c (II) or any mixtures of (I) and (II); wherein X=[O(CH2)4]q(OC2H4)x(OC3H6)y[O(CH2)5(... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to novel polyurethaneurea resins with trialkoxysilane groups and to processes for the production thereof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Polyurethaneurea resins with trialkoxysilane groups and methods for the production thereof are known per se. For example, isocyanate-... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Polyurethaneurea resins with trialkoxysilane groups and methods for the production thereof are known per se. For example, isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymers and/or isocyanate-functional polyurethaneurea prepolymers may be reacted with trialkoxysilanes carrying primary... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides novel polyurethaneurea resins with trialkoxysilane groups, which differ from hitherto known polyurethaneurea resins with trialkoxysilane groups with regard to the chemical incorporation of the trialkoxysilane groups in the polyurethaneurea resin and th... | 20040211 | 20070501 | 20050811 | 70485.0 | 0 | NILAND, PATRICK DENNIS | POLYURETHANEUREA RESINS WITH TRIALKOXYSILANE GROUPS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,552 | ACCEPTED | Bale loader moisture sensing system | A moisture sensing system for use with a bale loading vehicle. The moisture sensing system includes one or more probes that are inserted into the center of a hay bale or other agricultural product that obtain moisture readings of the product. The moisture readings are stored in memory, and may be printed in a report of... | 1. A moisture sensing system for use on a bale lifting vehicle, comprising: one or more bale penetrating rods mounted to said vehicle, for insertion into a bale of product; one or more moisture sensing probes, attached to said one or more bale penetrating rods, each probe with spaced apart electrodes for moisture sensi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to moisture sensors, and more particularly relates to moisture sensors mounted on vehicles for moving agricultural products. 2. Background Information Agricultural products such as hay, alfalfa, grass, straw, cotton, and other... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to moisture sensors, and more particularly relates to moisture sensors mounted on vehicles for moving agricultural products. 2. Background Information Agricultural products such as hay, alfalfa, grass, straw, cotto... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other objects are accomplished by the moisture sensing system of the present invention. This system is for use on bale lifting vehicles such as front-end loaders, tractors, pickup trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles that are configured for lifting hay bales. Each of thes... | 20040210 | 20061003 | 20050811 | 73646.0 | 0 | RAEVIS, ROBERT R | BALE LOADER MOISTURE SENSING SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,691 | ACCEPTED | Method for identifying a movement of single tap on a touch device | A method for identifying a movement of single tap includes having detected the movement of the object contacting the touch device initiating to start time counting, having detected the movement of the object contacting the touch device terminating and a first time span being obtained and generating a control signal ind... | 1. A method for identifying a movement of single tap, which is a movement done with at least an object contacting a touch device, comprising following steps: (A) having detected the movement of the object contacting the touch device initiating with starting time counting; (B) having detected the movement of the object ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention is related to a method for identifying a movement of single tap on a touch device, particularly to an identifying method capable of resisting noise effectively and enhancing identification rate and a controller utilizing the method. 2. Brief Descri... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention is related to a method for identifying a movement of single tap on a touch device, particularly to an identifying method capable of resisting noise effectively and enhancing identification rate and a controller utilizing the method. 2. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method, which can filter unnecessary noise effectively for enhancing accuracy of identifying a movement of single tap, and a controller thereof. Wherein, the controller, which sends at least a control signal to a main u... | 20040212 | 20070220 | 20050818 | 66137.0 | 20 | OSORIO, RICARDO | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A MOVEMENT OF SINGLE TAP ON A TOUCH DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,692 | ACCEPTED | Method of scrolling window screen by means of controlling electronic device | A method of scrolling a window screen for controlling electronic device provides a first press zone and a second press zone in a touch device of the electronic device. When the first press zone is pressed, the window screen can be controlled to scroll along a first direction and when the second press zone is pressed, t... | 1. A method of scrolling window screen by means of controlling electronic device, which at least has a touch device, comprising following steps: (A) providing “N” press zones, and the “N” being designated as an integer at least 1; and (B) Detecting the “N” press zones and controlling the window screen scrolling along a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of scrolling window screen by way of controlling electronic device, and particularly to a method with which the window screen can be scrolled easily, fast and effortlessly with controlling electronic device. 2. Description o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of scrolling window screen by way of controlling electronic device, and particularly to a method with which the window screen can be scrolled easily, fast and effortlessly with controlling electronic device. 2. D... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As a consequence, the object of the present invention is to provide a convenient method of window screen scrolling for controlling electronic device. Therefore, the method of window screen scrolling for controlling electronic device according to the present invention comprises of th... | 20040212 | 20080115 | 20050908 | 63595.0 | 14 | SHAPIRO, LEONID | METHOD OF SCROLLING WINDOW SCREEN BY MEANS OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,761 | ACCEPTED | Process for production of high-isoprene butyl rubber | The present invention relates to a continuous process for producing polymers at conversions ranging from 50% to 95% having a Mooney viscosity of at least 25 Mooney-units and a gel content of less than 15 wt. % containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer, more than 4.1 mol % of repeating units... | 1. A process for the production of a polymer(s) having a Mooney viscosity of at least 25 Mooney-units and a gel content of less than 15 wt. % comprising repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer, more than 4.1 mol % of repeating units derived from at least one multiolefin monomer comprising mixing at ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a continuous process for producing polymers at conversions ranging from 50% to 95% with a Mooney viscosity of at least 25 Mooney-units and a gel content of less than 15 wt. % containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer, more than 4.1 mol... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Butyl rubber is understood to be a copolymer of an isoolefin and one or more, preferably conjugated, multiolefins as comonomers. Commercial butyl comprises a major portion of isoolefin and a minor amount, not more than 2.5 mol %, of a conjugated multiolefin. Halogenated butyls ar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a continuous process for producing polymers having a Mooney viscosity of at least 25 Mooney-units and a gel content of less than 15 wt. % containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer, more than 4.1 mol % of repeating units der... | 20040211 | 20071016 | 20050224 | 72241.0 | 0 | TESKIN, FRED M | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGH-ISOPRENE BUTYL RUBBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,845 | ACCEPTED | Stirrup/foothold for climbing tree stands | A climbing tree stand includes a platform, a pair of support arms attached to the platform, and a pair of stirrup-like devices attached to the platform or the support arms and extending generally over the platform. The pair of stirrup-like devices are substantially rigid, and each comprises a molded plastic body. In on... | 1. A foot engaging member for use with a climbing tree stand assembly of the type including a platform and a support member attached to the platform, comprising: a mounting portion for attachment to the climbing tree stand assembly; and a tail portion having a curved elongate body and extending away from the head porti... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to climbing tree stands and in particular relates to a foothold or stirrup-like device for use with such tree stands. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For some years now, climbing tree stands have incorporated some form of flexible webbing attached to the outboa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For some years now, climbing tree stands have incorporated some form of flexible webbing attached to the outboard edges and the centerline of the standing platform, thus forming two loops under which the user would position his/her feet. The use of straps or webbing has become th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly described, in an illustrative form the present invention comprises a climbing tree stand assembly including a platform and a pair of support arms attached to the platform. The climbing tree stand assembly also includes a pair of stirrup-like devices attached to the platform ... | 20040211 | 20090915 | 20050811 | 67442.0 | 1 | CHAVCHAVADZE, COLLEEN MARGARET | FOOTHOLD FOR CLIMBING TREE STANDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,976 | ACCEPTED | Method and controller for identifying double tap gestures | A method of identifying double tap gesture, wherein the double tap gesture is produced on a touch device and characterize in that: when the summation of the first appearing time duration, the time span between the two appearing time durations and the second appearing time duration is smaller than the first reference ti... | 1. A method of identifying double tap gesture with which the double tap gesture is performed on a touch device, comprising follow steps: i. Detecting a first appearance of an object on the touch device; ii. Detecting a second appearance of the object on the touch device; and iii. generating a first signal that represen... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and controller for identifying double tap gestures, especially referring to a method and controller for identifying double tap gestures on touch device. When the touch device identifies the double tap gesture, simulate a dou... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and controller for identifying double tap gestures, especially referring to a method and controller for identifying double tap gestures on touch device. When the touch device identifies the double tap gesture, si... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A main objective according to the present invention is to provide a method and controller for identifying double tap gesture, utilizing the comparison of the total time duration for each action with the first reference time value in order to achieve a faster and more reliable determinat... | 20040212 | 20070313 | 20050818 | 66137.0 | 17 | OSORIO, RICARDO | METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR IDENTIFYING DOUBLE TAP GESTURES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,776,977 | ACCEPTED | Method and controller for identifying a drag gesture | A method of identifying a drag gesture, with which the drag gesture is performed on a touch device and the method is characterized in that a drag signal can be generated when a sum of time duration of the first appearance and time span between an end of the first appearance time duration and a start of the second appea... | 1. A method of identifying a drag gesture, with which the drag gesture is performed on a touch device, the method comprising follow steps: i. detecting a first appearance of an object on the touch device; ii. detecting a second appearance of the object on the touch device; and iii. a sum of time duration of the first a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and a controller for identifying a drag gesture and particularly to a method and a controller for identifying a drag gesture on a touch device and generating a drag signal, which simulates an object dragged by a mouse. 2. De... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and a controller for identifying a drag gesture and particularly to a method and a controller for identifying a drag gesture on a touch device and generating a drag signal, which simulates an object dragged by a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is provide a method and a controller for identifying a drag gesture with which a time summation of each movement is compared to a reference time value to achieve a more convenient and reliable determination. Another object of the present invention ... | 20040706 | 20070227 | 20060112 | 66137.0 | G09G500 | 14 | OSORIO, RICARDO | METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR IDENTIFYING A DRAG GESTURE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,004 | |
10,777,106 | ACCEPTED | Vehicular door | A door for a motor vehicle includes an outer panel and an inner panel in which window portions are formed at their upper side region and which are connected at their peripheral portions, a space which is formed between the lower side region of the outer panel and the lower side region of the inner panel and in which a ... | 1. A door for a motor vehicle comprising: an outer panel and an inner panel in which window portions are formed at their upper side-region and which are connected at their peripheral portions, a space which is formed between the lower side region of the outer panel and the lower side region of the inner panel and in wh... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a door for a motor vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional door for a motor vehicle, particularly a conventional sliding door for a motor vehicle, a door stated in “Estima T/L Service manual” issued on January 20... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a door for a motor vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional door for a motor vehicle, particularly a conventional sliding door for a motor vehicle, a door stated in “Estima T/L Service manual” issued o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicular door which can prevent the prior drawbacks. According to the present invention, a vehicular door includes an outer panel and an inner panel in which window portions are formed at their upper side region and which are co... | 20040213 | 20051129 | 20050303 | 85008.0 | 0 | GUTMAN, HILARY L | VEHICULAR DOOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,211 | ACCEPTED | Method for enhancing the bioavailability of ospemifene | This invention relates to a method for enhancing the bioavailability of a therapeutically active compound of the formula (I) or a geometric isomer, a stereoisomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an ester thereof or a metabolite thereof, wherein said compound is administered orally to the individual in connection w... | 1. A method for enhancing the bioavailability of a therapeutically active compound of the formula (I) or a geometric isomer, a stereoisomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an ester thereof or a metabolite thereof, wherein said compound is administered orally to the individual in connection with the intake of food.... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a method for enhancing the bioavailability of ospemifene and closely related compounds by oral administering of said compounds in connection with food intake. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The publications and other materials used herein to illuminate the background of the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The publications and other materials used herein to illuminate the background of the invention, and in particular, cases to provide additional details respecting the practice, are incorporated by reference. “SERM”s (selective estrogen receptor modulators) have both estrogen-like ... | <SOH> OBJECT AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide an improved oral method of administering ospemifene, where the bioavailability of the drug is essentially increased. Thus, the invention concerns a method for enhancing the bioavailability of a compound of the (I) or a geom... | 20040213 | 20120807 | 20050818 | 83160.0 | 1 | GEMBEH, SHIRLEY V | METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE BIOAVAILABILITY OF OSPEMIFENE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,411 | ACCEPTED | Artificial spinal unit assemblies | An artificial functional spinal unit is provided comprising, generally, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be placed via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide an anatomically correct range of motion. Expandable artificial interver... | 1. An expandable intervertebral implant comprising: a lower body having an inferior and superior surface, the superior surface having a wall defining a recessed channel, and the wall having a hole defined therethrough; an upper body having an inferior and superior surface, the inferior surface having at an angled proje... | This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/634,950, filed Aug. 5, 2003. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to functional spinal implant assemblies for insertion into the inte... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The human spine is a complex mechanical structure composed of alternating bony vertebrae and fibrocartilaginous discs that are connected by strong ligaments and supported by musculature that extends from the skull to the pelvis and provides axial support to the body. The interver... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an artificial functional spinal unit (FSU) is provided comprising, generally, an expandable artificial intervertebral implant that can be placed via a posterior surgical approach and used in conjunction with one or more artificial facet joints to provide an anatomically... | 20040212 | 20110322 | 20050210 | 79495.0 | 1 | SCHILLINGER, ANN M | ARTIFICIAL SPINAL UNIT ASSEMBLIES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,599 | ACCEPTED | Voltage level shifter | A voltage level shifter is provided. The shifter includes an AND gate for generating a synchronizing signal according to a periodic signal and a primitive input signal. The synchronizing signal and a first periodic control signal that are in phase with the periodic control signal are inputted to a transistor device. Th... | 1. A voltage level shifter, comprising: an AND gate for processing a first control signal and an input signal to produce a synchronizing signal, wherein the first control signal is a periodic signal; a transistor device having a first transistor and a second transistor, wherein a drain of the first transistor and a dra... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no. 92129089, filed on Oct. 21, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is generally related to a voltage level shifter. More particularly, the present invention rel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is generally related to a voltage level shifter. More particularly, the present invention relates to a voltage level shifter suitable for a driving circuit of a liquid crystal display (LCD), wherein the direct current (DC) path ther... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is to provide a voltage level shifter wherein the current path between the high voltage level and the ground are completely broken. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a voltage level shifter wherein the ratio of the channel width to the ch... | 20040211 | 20060704 | 20050421 | 83453.0 | 0 | ENGLUND, TERRY LEE | VOLTAGE LEVEL SHIFTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,698 | ACCEPTED | Polyester resin composition for use in a coating composition and method of preparing the same | A polyester polycarbamate resin composition for use in coating compositions to produce films having improved scratch and mar characteristics. The resin composition is the reaction product of a first compound having a plurality of hydroxyl groups with a carbamate compound reactive with the hydroxyl groups of the first c... | 1. A polyester resin composition having increased cross-linking capability for use in a coating composition, said resin composition comprising the reaction product of: a first compound having a plurality of hydroxyl groups; a carbamate compound reactive with said hydroxyl groups of said first compound and added in an a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The subject invention generally relates to a polyester resin composition utilized in coating compositions. More specifically, the subject invention relates to a polyester resin composition having increased cross-linking capability for use in a clear coat and a method of preparing the polyester re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various resin compositions are known for use in coating compositions that include silyl compounds and carbamate compounds. Typically, the resin compositions include a first compound having a plurality of hydroxyl groups, such as a diol or a polyester or polyether polyol. Examples... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A polyester resin composition is disclosed. The resin composition of the subject invention is utilized in a coating composition and exhibits improved scratch and mar characteristics. This resin composition is the reaction product of a first compound, a carbamate compound, and a sily... | 20040212 | 20060516 | 20050818 | 97379.0 | 0 | BOYKIN, TERRESSA M | POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITION FOR USE IN A COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,765 | ACCEPTED | Method and an arrangement in a radar level gauging system | A method, an arrangement and a radar level gauging system for preventing interference, which radar level gauging system comprises at least two radar level gauges arranged to measure a filling level of a product kept in a container. Microwave pulses are transmitted towards the surface of said product and microwave pulse... | 1. A method for preventing interference in a radar level gauging system comprising at least two radar level gauges arranged to measure a filling level of a product kept in a container, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting microwave pulses towards a surface of said product; receiving said microwave pulses re... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present patent application relates to the field of radar gauges in radar level gauging systems, and particularly to radar gauges allowing for a prevention of interference in the level gauging system as well as a method for such prevention. 2. Description of the ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present patent application relates to the field of radar gauges in radar level gauging systems, and particularly to radar gauges allowing for a prevention of interference in the level gauging system as well as a method for such prevention. 2. Descrip... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for preventing interference in a radar level gauging system comprising at least two radar level gauges arranged to measure a filling level of a product kept in a container. This object is achieved through a me... | 20040213 | 20060207 | 20050818 | 62509.0 | 0 | GREGORY, BERNARR E | METHOD AND AN ARRANGEMENT IN A RADAR LEVEL GAUGING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,876 | ACCEPTED | Electronic control system used in security system for cargo trailers | A security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. An electronic control unit is provided for monitoring the locked status of the door. The electronic control unit is operably communicable with a remote computer terminal. A first software control program is located within the electronic control unit to ... | 1. A security system for a cargo container having a door comprising: an electronic control unit operably communicable with a remote computer terminal and capable of performing at least one activity and monitoring at least one function; a first software control program within the electronic control unit to monitor the a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an electronic control system that is used in interfacing to and controlling various devices used in security systems for containers having doors, and also has particular application to apparatus and methods for securing roll-down and/or swing-open doors for cargo trailer... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A need exists for a security system that employs an electronic controller used specifically to control various devices and interface with the controlled devices using software unique to the security process employed by those devices, so that it can be used for both roll-down doors and swing-out d... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The disclosed apparatus and methods avoid some of the disadvantages of prior devices that do not employ an electronic control system, and add new features. In an embodiment of the invention, a security system is provided for a cargo container having a door. The security system comprises an electroni... | 20040212 | 20060815 | 20050818 | 78772.0 | 1 | LIEU, JULIE BICHNGOC | ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM USED IN SECURITY SYSTEM FOR CARGO TRAILERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,915 | ACCEPTED | Desynchronized fingerprinting method and system for digital multimedia data | A desynchronized fingerprinting method and system for identifying collaborators in the making of illegal copies of digital multimedia products. The desynchronized fingerprinting system and method can be used for both audio and video applications. The method and system include an embedding feature and a detection and ex... | 1. A computer-implemented method for desynchronized fingerprinting of digital data, comprising: selecting embedding regions in the digital data for embedding fingerprints; selecting desynchronization regions in the digital data for desynchronizing copies of the digital data from each other; performing random desynchron... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates in general to multimedia fingerprinting and more particularly to a secure fingerprinting system and method for identifying collaborators in the making of illegal copies of digital multimedia products. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The illegal copying of digital multimedia dat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The illegal copying of digital multimedia data products (such as movies and audio recordings) is a widespread problem. The problem only seems to be growing, despite technical advancements in copy protection and mounting efforts to enforce intellectual property rights. This infrin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention disclosed herein includes a desynchronized fingerprinting method and system that is resistant to attacks and that can identify a large number of collaborators without the use of fingerprinting codes. In particular, the desynchronized fingerprinting method and system di... | 20040211 | 20080603 | 20050811 | 58786.0 | 0 | CHAWAN, SHEELA C | DESYNCHRONIZED FINGERPRINTING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,924 | ACCEPTED | Emergency shower system | An emergency shower system for attachment to a water pipe located behind a wall and a valve mounted to the pipe. The system includes a frame mounted to the wall around the valve, a panel connected to the frame for covering an opening in the wall to expose the valve, the panel having an opening, a plate mounted to the p... | 1. An emergency shower system operable with a fluid, a fluid delivery apparatus, a dispensing shower head and a valve for controlling the flow of fluid, the system comprising: a frame having an opening to provide access to the valve; a panel mounted over said frame opening and having a panel opening; a plate movable ad... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not applicable. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an emergency shower system and more particularly, to an emergency shower system that is easy to operate and to safe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The difficulties encountered with previous devices have been overcome by the present invention. What is described here is an emergency shower system which is operable with a fluid delivery apparatus, a shower dispenser connected to the fluid delivery apparatus, a valve connect... | 20040211 | 20060801 | 20050811 | 67720.0 | 0 | FETSUGA, ROBERT M | EMERGENCY SHOWER SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,777,959 | ACCEPTED | Communications system with data storage device interface protocol connectors and related methods | A communications system may include a plurality of data storage devices for storing data using at least one of a plurality of different operating protocols. The system may further include a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices for accessing the data storage devices and each using at least one of the plur... | 1. A communications system comprising: a plurality of data storage devices for storing data using at least one of a plurality of different operating protocols; a plurality of mobile wireless communications devices for accessing said data storage devices and each using at least one of the plurality of different operatin... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/493,165, 60/493,167, 60/493,163 filed Aug. 7, 2003, and 60/494,235, 60/494,326, 60/494,255, and 60/494,234, filed Aug. 11, 2003 all of which are hereby incorporated herein in their entireties by reference... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Software clients operating on or in conjunction with a computer system are often used to access data stored at a server with which the computer system can establish communications, such as through a local area on the server is accessible only through a particular protocol, which ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing background, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a communications system providing enhanced operating protocol conversion features and related methods. This and other objects, features, and advantages in accordance with the present i... | 20040212 | 20071030 | 20050217 | 68871.0 | 0 | LEROUX, ETIENNE PIERRE | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITH DATA STORAGE DEVICE INTERFACE PROTOCOL CONNECTORS AND RELATED METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,778,100 | ACCEPTED | Systems for regulating temperature in fluid ejection devices | Temperature regulating system for use in fluid ejection devices, such as inkjet printing devices, are provided. Such temperature regulating systems can include an ink reservoir, a printhead and optionally an intermediate ink container. Exchange of ink between the ink reservoir, or optionally the intermediate ink contai... | 1. A temperature regulating system for a fluid ejection device, comprising: a fluid reservoir; a fluid ejection device; at least one fluid communication path for carrying fluid between the fluid reservoir and the fluid ejection device; wherein the temperature regulating system causes fluid not ejected by the fluid ejec... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention This invention is directed to systems and methods for regulating temperature in fluid ejection devices. 2. Description of Related Art Inkjet printing devices have gained prominence in printing as result of their capabilities in performing quality, economical color and m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention is directed to systems and methods for regulating temperature in fluid ejection devices. 2. Description of Related Art Inkjet printing devices have gained prominence in printing as result of their capabilities in performing quality, economical... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Notwithstanding the merits of the above methods, there is still a need for additional suitable ways to regulate temperature in fluid ejection systems, such as inkjet printheads. The present invention meets this need by providing systems, methods and structures in which fluid that is... | 20040217 | 20061024 | 20050818 | 59579.0 | 0 | FIDLER, SHELBY LEE | SYSTEMS FOR REGULATING TEMPERATURE IN FLUID EJECTION DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,778,507 | ACCEPTED | Vented soffit panel and method for buildings and like | A vented soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like includes a generally flat imperforate base portion shaped to enclose at least a portion of the building soffit when mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under an eave. At least one vent channel protrudes upwardly from the base portion, and has... | 1. A vented soffit panel for building roofs and the like of the type having at least one eave with a soffit thereunder; comprising: a generally flat, imperforate base portion shaped to enclose at least a portion of the soffit when mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under the eave; and at least one vent chann... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to building construction, and in particular to a vented soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like. Soffit panels are generally well-known in the art, and serve to cover or enclose the underside of the eaves of homes and other buildings of the ty... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to building construction, and in particular to a vented soffit panel and related method for buildings and the like. Soffit panels are generally well-known in the art, and serve to cover or enclose the underside of the eaves of homes and other buildin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is a vented soffit panel for buildings and the like, which includes a generally flat imperforate base portion shaped to enclose at least a portion of the building soffit when mounted in a generally horizontal orientation under an eave. At least on... | 20040216 | 20061121 | 20050818 | 99551.0 | 1 | MANAF, ABDUL | VENTED SOFFIT PANEL AND METHOD FOR BUILDINGS AND LIKE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,778,534 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest | An apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest includes at least one pair of imaging devices. The imaging devices have overlapping fields of view encompassing the region of interest. At least one light source provides illumination across the region of interest and is within the field of view of at lea... | 1. An apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest comprising: at least one pair of imaging devices, said imaging devices having overlapping fields of view encompassing said region of interest; at least one light source providing illumination across said region of interest and being within the field of... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to interactive systems and in particular to an apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Touch systems are well known in the art and typically include a touch screen having a touch surface on which contacts a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Touch systems are well known in the art and typically include a touch screen having a touch surface on which contacts are made using a pointer such as for example a pen tool, finger or other suitable object. Pointer contacts with the touch surface are detected and are used to gen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, in one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for detecting a pointer within a region of interest comprising: at least one pair of imaging devices, said imaging devices having overlapping fields of view encompassing said region of interest; at l... | 20040217 | 20070619 | 20050818 | 64519.0 | 0 | WILLIAMS, DON J | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A POINTER WITHIN A REGION OF INTEREST | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,778,601 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle lamp | A vehicle lamp can include a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source, and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward toward predetermined areas or predetermined patterns that are different from each other and which make up a light distribution p... | 1. A vehicle lamp comprising: a plurality of light source modules each having an LED as a light source; and optical systems for distributing light from each of the light source modules frontward and toward respective predetermined areas that are different from each other and that form a light distribution pattern, wher... | This invention claims the benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-364866, filed on Oct. 24, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference. 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle lamp, and more particularly to a vehicle headlight such as a headlight and a sub-headlight using a plu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, an aspect of the present invention includes a lamp or vehicle lamp suitable for a headlight, a sub-headlight, tail light, or other vehicle lamp, etc. configured to obtain a desired light distribution pattern using a plurality of LED devices as light sources... | 20040217 | 20060613 | 20050428 | 63977.0 | 0 | CRANSON JR, JAMES W | VEHICLE LAMP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,778,775 | ACCEPTED | Light shield mounting for automotive headlamp | A lamp unit has a reflector (10) having a reflector surface (12) with an inverted U-shaped aperture (14) formed therein and extending through said reflector to an opposite surface (16). The inverted U-shaped aperture thereby has a bight (18) uppermost with a pair of channels (20, 22) depending therefrom. A light-shield... | 1. A lamp unit comprising: a reflector having a reflector surface with an inverted U-shaped aperture formed therein and extending through said reflector to an opposite surface, said inverted U-shaped aperture thereby having the bight uppermost with a pair of channels depending therefrom; and a light-shield comprising a... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to lamp units and more particularly to automotive headlamps. Still more particularly it relates to a reflector and shield for an automotive headlamp unit. BACKGROUND ART Automotive headlamps employ small light sources arranged in a reflector. It is common practice to cover the for... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Automotive headlamps employ small light sources arranged in a reflector. It is common practice to cover the forwardmost facing part of the light source with a cup-shaped shield. Mounting the shield is a continuing problem usually solved by having an arm on the shield having a distal end that ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shield in accordance with an aspect of the invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a shield first mounted to a reflector; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the front or reflector surface side of an aperture formed in the reflector; FIG. 4 ... | 20040213 | 20060314 | 20050818 | 85716.0 | 0 | LE, KHANH H | LIGHT SHIELD MOUNTING FOR AUTOMOTIVE HEADLAMP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,778,857 | ACCEPTED | Multicasting in a shared address space | There is disclosed apparatus and methods of multicasting in a shared address space. There may be defined a number of portions of the address space. There may be groups of the portions, and data units addressed to one portion within the group may be re-addressed to the other portions | 1. A method of multicasting data units having destination addresses in a shared address space, the switch having a plurality of ports, wherein respective individual portions of the address space are associated with each of the ports, respective multicast portions are associated with at least some of the ports, and wher... | RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION This patent is a continuation-in-part of Application No. 60/534,586 filed Jan. 5, 2004 and entitled “PCI Express Switch with Broadcast and/or Multicast Capability.” NOTICE OF COPYRIGHTS AND TRADE DRESS A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to multicasting in a shared address space. 2. Description of the Related Art The Peripheral Component Interconnect (“PCI”) standard was promulgated about ten years ago, and has since been updated a number of times. One updat... | 20040213 | 20090526 | 20050707 | 75880.0 | 1 | MATTIS, JASON E | MULTICASTING IN A SHARED ADDRESS SPACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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