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10,792,247 | ACCEPTED | Sensor pre-load and weld fixture apparatus and method | A sensor pre-load and welding apparatus and method are disclosed. A weld fixture apparatus includes a fixture base upon which a sensor package having a sensor base and a sensor cover is located, and a load bar associated with a spring, wherein the load bar provides a specific weight to the fixture base in order to assi... | 1. A weld fixture apparatus, comprising: a fixture base upon which a sensor package having a sensor base and a sensor cover is located a load bar associated with a spring, wherein said load bar provides a specific weight to said fixture base in order to assist in maintaining said sensor cover and said sensor base paral... | TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments are generally related to sensing methods and systems. Embodiments are also related to pressure and temperature sensors. Embodiments are additionally related to surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices and sensors. Embodiments are additionally related to welding fixture devices and welding techniq... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various sensors are known in the pressure and temperature sensing arts. The ability to detect pressure and/or temperature is an advantage to any devices which are under constant temperature and which can be severely affected by temperature conditions. An example of such a device ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by takin... | 20040303 | 20060704 | 20050908 | 62458.0 | 0 | ABOAGYE, MICHAEL | SENSOR PRE-LOAD AND WELD FIXTURE APPARATUS AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,792,311 | ACCEPTED | Copolymer 1 related polypeptides for use as molecular weight markers and for therapeutic use | The present invention provides molecular weight markers for accurate determination of the molecular weight of glatiramer acetate and other copolymers. The present invention further provides a plurality of molecular weight markers for determining the molecular weight of glatiramer acetate and other copolymers which disp... | 1-122. (Canceled) 123. In a process for obtaining a pharmaceutical product containing an aqueous mixture of polypeptides, each of which consists essentially of alanine, glutamic acid, tyrosine and lysine, wherein the mixture has a desired average molecular weight and wherein during the process a batch of an aqueous mix... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit of provisional application 60/101,825, filed Sep. 25, 1998, which is incorporated by reference herein. INTRODUCTION The present invention provides molecular weight markers for accurate determination of the molecular weight of glatiramer acetate, terpolymer... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Autoimmune diseases occur when an organism's immune system fails to recognize some of the organism's own tissues as “self” and attacks them as “foreign.” Normally, self-tolerance is developed early by developmental events within the immune system that prevent the organism's own T... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Sequence-defined molecular weight markers that have chemical and physical characteristics similar to GLAT copolymer provide an accurate and robust calibration set for determinations of molecular weight of production batches. The present invention provides derivatives of GLAT copolym... | 20040302 | 20060711 | 20050217 | 92084.0 | 4 | HUYNH, PHUONG N | COPOLYMER 1 RELATED POLYPEPTIDES FOR USE AS MOLECULAR WEIGHT MARKERS AND FOR THERAPEUTIC USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,792,337 | ACCEPTED | Tibial sizer | A tibial sizer, or set of sizers, used to estimate the appropriate size tibial base plate implanted during knee arthroplasty. The preferred embodiment provides a measurement of the amount of exposed bone between a posterior proximal portion of the tibia and a posterior edge of the tibial sizer (which edge will correspo... | 1. A tibial sizer for use during knee arthroplasty, said tibial sizer comprising: a head; a handle extending outwardly from said head; a channel extending along said tibial sizer in a longitudinal direction, through at least a portion of said head and at least a portion of said handle; and a slider configured and arran... | The present invention relates generally to an instrument for helping to estimate the appropriate size tibial base plate implanted during knee arthroplasty surgery. More particularly, the present invention relates to one or more tibial sizers, and a method of using the sizers, where the sizers are used to estimate the a... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, the present invention relates to a tibial sizer for use during knee arthroplasty. The embodiment described herein is intended to be utilized during unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). However, the concept of the present invention could also be applied to other t... | 20040303 | 20070206 | 20050915 | 99700.0 | 0 | SWIGER III, JAMES L | TIBIAL SIZER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,792,420 | ACCEPTED | Display apparatuses having layered liquid crystal displays | Display apparatuses are provided that includes a light source, a first liquid crystal display on the light source, and a second liquid crystal display on the first liquid crystal display. The first liquid crystal display is configured to allow a variable amount of light transmission based on a first control signal. The... | 1. A display apparatus comprising: a light source; a first liquid crystal display on the light source, wherein the first liquid crystal display is configured to allow a variable amount of light transmission based on a first control signal; and a second liquid crystal display on the first liquid crystal display, wherein... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to displays, and more particularly, to liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Liquid crystal displays are commonly used in, for example, laptop computers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and, increasingly, in televisions. The use of LCDs in these ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to displays, and more particularly, to liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Liquid crystal displays are commonly used in, for example, laptop computers, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and, increasingly, in televisions. The use of LC... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention provide a display apparatus that includes a light source, a first liquid crystal display on the light source, and a second liquid crystal display on the first liquid crystal display. The first liquid crystal display is configured to allow a varia... | 20040303 | 20080513 | 20050908 | 62232.0 | 0 | VU, PHU | DISPLAY APPARATUSES HAVING LAYERED LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,792,482 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for all-purpose, automatic remote utility meter reading, utility shut off, and hazard warning and correction | Apparatus for routine monitoring and automatic reporting of electrical power and gas utility usage also provides means for detecting and reporting to the relevant utility companies, fire department, and other emergency responders the development of local hazards on premises at which one or more utility usage meters are... | 1. Utility monitoring apparatus comprising: utility usage metering means; utility usage reporting means; utility hazard detection means; and utility hazard reporting means. 2. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said utility comprises electrical power. 3. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein said utility comprises natural g... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS None STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING” Not applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the remote sensing art, and more specifically to apparatu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the remote sensing art, and more specifically to apparatus for remote utility meter reading, including responses at the premises to fires, gas leaks, and other hazards, by sending alarms to utility companies, the fire ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A utility meter that measures either electrical power or gas consumption either has a dedicated telephone connected thereto or preferably the telephone is integral to the meter, but in either case also having a modem within or connected to the meter so that either upon command or on... | 20040302 | 20060808 | 20050908 | 57477.0 | 7 | PHAM, TOAN NGOC | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALL-PURPOSE, AUTOMATIC REMOTE UTILITY METER READING, UTILITY SHUT OFF, AND HAZARD WARNING AND CORRECTION | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,792,523 | ACCEPTED | Blood bank testing workstations | A platform or workstation comprising a plurality of various size holes and slots for holding blood specimens, test tubes, gel-cards and reagent bottles in an organized arrangement to simplify testing of the blood specimens and to eliminate the likelihood of human error. The platform comprises a top plate, a middle plat... | 1. A blood bank testing workstation comprising: a top plate spaced above a middle plate and said middle plate spaced above a bottom plate; each of said top plate and said middle plate comprises a matrix of holes, said matrix of holes in said top plate being aligned with said matrix of holes in said middle plate; a colu... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of Design Application No. 29/198,065, filed Jan. 23, 2004, now pending. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to workstations or test platforms for use by laboratory technicians to perform tests on specimens ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to workstations or test platforms for use by laboratory technicians to perform tests on specimens of blood, and in particular to testing workstations or platforms having prearranged holes and slots for receiving various s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is therefore an object of this invention to provide an efficiently organized arrangement of various size holes and slots for receiving patient specimen tubes, test tubes, gel-cards and/or reagent bottles in a prearranged row order to provide an efficient blood bank t... | 20040303 | 20070821 | 20050728 | 73203.0 | 0 | NOVOSAD, JENNIFER ELEANORE | BLOOD BANK TESTING WORKSTATIONS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,792,593 | ACCEPTED | Virtual reality system | A virtual reality (VR) system includes an image playback system that sends images to an image viewing device, such as a pair of display glasses. Each image has a 360-degree field of view. An user views a portion of the images. The portion of the image viewed is determined by a directional sensor mounted to the display ... | 1. A virtual reality (VR) system comprising: an image playback system having a storage device for maintaining a plurality of images where each image has a field-of-view defining an X direction and a Y direction; an image viewing device operatively communicating with said image playback system for displaying a portion o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject invention relates generally to virtual reality (VR) systems. The invention relates specifically to VR systems coupled with an exercise apparatus where a user views and interacts with images in an immersion-type fashion. 2. Description of the Related Art ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject invention relates generally to virtual reality (VR) systems. The invention relates specifically to VR systems coupled with an exercise apparatus where a user views and interacts with images in an immersion-type fashion. 2. Description of the ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES <EOH>The invention provides a virtual reality (VR) system comprising an image playback system having a storage device for maintaining a plurality of images. Each image has a field-of-view defining an X direction and a Y direction. An image viewing device operatively ... | 20040303 | 20070529 | 20050908 | 94693.0 | 8 | LESPERANCE, JEAN E | VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,792,995 | ACCEPTED | Sas piston channel for optimum air scavenging | A piston channel is provided for a piston of an air scavenging internal combustion engine. The channel extends radially inward partially around a circumference of a piston body. An edge wall of the channel is sloped towards a wrist pin aperture in the piston to improve purging efficiency of a transfer duct. | 1. An internal combustion engine comprising: a cylinder block; a piston housed and vertically slidable within the cylinder block; a wrist pin aperture extending through the piston; and a piston channel located on the piston, the piston channel having a top edge wall wherein a portion of the top edge wall is sloped towa... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to engines and more particularly, to a piston channel of an internal combustion engine. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Small two-stroke engines enjoy widespread acceptance in the field of hand-held outdoor equipment due to performance advantages over competing technolog... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Small two-stroke engines enjoy widespread acceptance in the field of hand-held outdoor equipment due to performance advantages over competing technologies. The main issue with these engines is a potential for high hydrocarbon emissions. In traditional two-stroke engines, incoming... | <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 intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the invention nor delin... | 20040304 | 20060404 | 20050908 | 62582.0 | 0 | ALI, HYDER | SAS PISTON CHANNEL FOR OPTIMUM AIR SCAVENGING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,302 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for operation of a high temperature fuel cell system using recycled anode exhaust | A method for improving the efficiency of a hydrocarbon catalytic reformer and close-coupled fuel cell system by recycling a percentage of the anode exhaust syngas directly into the reformer in a range between about 20% and about 60%. Oxygen is supplied to the reformer at start-up. Under equilibrium conditions, oxygen r... | 1. A fuel cell system for generating electricity by combination of oxygen with hydrogen-containing fuel, comprising: a) a fuel cell stack including cathodes and anodes; and b) a catalytic reformer for reforming hydrocarbon to provide hydrogen-containing reformate fuel to said stack, wherein said stack exhausts syngas, ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to high temperature fuel cells having a solid-oxide electrolytic layer separating an anode layer from a cathode layer; more particularly, to high temperature fuel cell systems comprising a plurality of individual fuel cells in a stack wherein fuel is provided by an associat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Fuel cells which generate electric current by controllably combining elemental hydrogen and oxygen are well known. In one form of such a fuel cell, an anodic layer and a cathodic layer are separated by a non-permeable electrolyte formed of a ceramic solid oxide. Such a fuel cell ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly described, a method and apparatus for operating a hydrocarbon catalytic reformer and close-coupled fuel cell system in accordance with the invention comprises recycling a percentage of anode syngas into the reformer, preferably in a range between about 20% and 60%.... | 20040304 | 20080205 | 20050908 | 71686.0 | 0 | WILLS, MONIQUE M | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATION OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL SYSTEM USING RECYCLED ANODE EXHAUST | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,350 | ACCEPTED | Method and system to model, measure, recalibrate, and optimize control of the drilling of a borehole | Methods and systems for controlling the drilling of a borehole are disclosed. The methods employ the assumption that nonlinear problems can be modeled using linear equations for a local region. Common filters can be used to determine the coefficients for the linear equation. Results from the calculations can be used to... | 1. A method of drilling a borehole, comprising: providing a model; drilling a discrete interval of a borehole based upon the model; and modifying the model based on data obtained during drilling. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the model is the drill string whirl model. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the model is ... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to the field of borehole drilling for the production of hydrocarbons from subsurface formations. In particular, the present invention relates to systems that modify the drilling process based upon information gathered during the drilling process. As oil well drilling becomes mor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to the field of borehole drilling for the production of hydrocarbons from subsurface formations. In particular, the present invention relates to systems that modify the drilling process based upon information gathered during the drilling process. As oil well drilling... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>A more complete understanding of the present disclosure and advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 a is a diagram of a bottom hole assembly according to the teachings ... | 20040304 | 20060530 | 20050908 | 64551.0 | 0 | MCELHENY JR, DONALD E | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MODEL, MEASURE, RECALIBRATE, AND OPTIMIZE CONTROL OF THE DRILLING OF A BOREHOLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,369 | ACCEPTED | System and method for storing, assembling and transporting a canopy | A method for disassembling and packaging the canopy in a container, wherein the length of the container is 25% shorter than the length of each of the upright assemblies. As a result, the length of the container is significantly short as compared with prior art containers. To accommodate the shortened length, the width ... | 1. A canopy kit for storage, transport and assembly such that the canopy kit can be easily manufactured, displayed and purchased, the canopy kit comprising: four vertical posts, each vertical post including a first portion operatively connectable to a second portion for erecting such that a length of the four vertical ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION This application relates to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/282,283, filed Oct. 28, 2002 and published as US 2003/0084934 A1, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject disclosure relates to systems and method... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject disclosure relates to systems and methods for assembling and packing canopies, and more particularly to improved systems and methods for reducing the size of a container required to store, display and transport one or more canopies. 2. Backgr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a preferred embodiment, a canopy kit stores, transports and assembles such that the canopy kit can be easily manufactured, displayed and purchased. The canopy kit includes four vertical posts, each vertical post including a first portion removably connectable to a second portion,... | 20040304 | 20071120 | 20050908 | 57921.0 | 5 | YIP, WINNIE S | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING, ASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING A CANOPY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,446 | ACCEPTED | Drain cleaning apparatus | Drain cleaning apparatus comprises a housing in which a drain cleaning cable is coiled and from which the cable is displaced for introducing an outer end of the cable into a drain to be cleaned. The housing is stationary and the cable is rotated about its axis relative to the housing by a drive motor coupled to an inne... | 1. Drain cleaning apparatus comprising, a housing having a cable opening, a drain cleaning cable having a cable axis and first and second ends, said second end extending outwardly through said cable opening, and means for rotating said cable about said cable axis relative to the housing. 2. Drain cleaning apparatus acc... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to drain cleaning apparatus and devices and, more particularly, to improvements in portable, motor-operated drain cleaners. Relatively small, portable drain cleaners are of course well known and, generally, include a drain cleaning snake or cable coiled in a housing or... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to drain cleaning apparatus and devices and, more particularly, to improvements in portable, motor-operated drain cleaners. Relatively small, portable drain cleaners are of course well known and, generally, include a drain cleaning snake or cable coiled in ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, motor-operated drain cleaning apparatus is provided by which the foregoing and other disadvantages of such devices heretofore available are advantageously minimized or overcome. More particularly in this respect, a drain cleaning device in a... | 20040304 | 20080506 | 20050908 | 84448.0 | 0 | KARLS, SHAY LYNN | DRAIN CLEANING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,571 | ACCEPTED | Magnetoresistive sensor having improved synthetic free layer | A magnetoresistive sensor having employing a synthetic free layer having a first magnetic layer that contributes strongly to the GMR effect and a second magnetic layer that does not contribute to GMR effect, but has a negative magnetostriction to compensate for a positive magnetostriction of the first ferromagnetic lay... | 1. A magnetoresistive sensor, comprising: a magnetically pinned layer; a magnetically free layer; a non-magnetic spacer layer sandwiched between the magnetic free layer and the magnetic pinned layer; and the magnetic free layer further comprising; a first magnetic layer; a second magnetic layer comprising a material co... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to magnetoresitive sensors and more particularly to a giant magnetoresistive sensor, GMR having an improved synthetic free layer. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The heart of a computer is an assembly that is referred to as a magnetic disk drive. The magnetic disk drive ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The heart of a computer is an assembly that is referred to as a magnetic disk drive. The magnetic disk drive includes a rotating magnetic disk, write and read heads that are suspended by a suspension arm adjacent to a surface of a rotating magnetic disk and an actuator that swing... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a sensor having a synthetic free layer having first and second magnetic materials separated by a non-magnetic coupling layer. The first magnetic layer of the free layer contributes strongly to a GMR effect and has a positive magnetostriction, whereas t... | 20040303 | 20061031 | 20050908 | 62237.0 | 0 | EVANS, JEFFERSON A | MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR HAVING IMPROVED SYNTHETIC FREE LAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,761 | ACCEPTED | Angle adjust device for a cymbal | An angle adjust device for a cymbal includes a connecting seat mounted to a free end of a cymbal stand. The connecting includes a hollow stub longitudinally extending through the connecting seat and a protrusion laterally extending from the connecting seat. A connector is mounted to the protrusion of the connecting sea... | 1. An angle adjust device for a cymbal, comprising: a connecting seat adapted to be mounted to a free end of a cymbal stand, the connecting seat including a hollow stub longitudinally extending through the connecting seat and a protrusion laterally extending from the connecting seat; a connector mounted to the protrusi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an angle adjust device, and more particularly to an angle adjust device for a cymbal. 2. Description of Related Art A conventional angle adjust device (80) for a cymbal in accordance with the prior art shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is secur... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an angle adjust device, and more particularly to an angle adjust device for a cymbal. 2. Description of Related Art A conventional angle adjust device ( 80 ) for a cymbal in accordance with the prior art shown in FIGS. 6 ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The main objective of the present invention is to provide an improved angle adjust device for a cymbal, the angle adjust device of the present invention can be easily assembled and has a good connection. To achieve the objective, the angle adjust device in accordance with the presen... | 20040308 | 20060905 | 20050929 | 95482.0 | 0 | LOCKETT, KIMBERLY R | ANGLE ADJUST DEVICE FOR A CYMBAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,817 | ACCEPTED | Blasting apparatus | A process for treating surfaces of rare earth metal-based permanent magnets, comprising removing an oxide layer formed on a surface of each of the permanent magnets using a blasting apparatus. The apparatus comprises a tubular barrel formed of a mesh net for accommodation of work pieces and supported circumferentially ... | 1. A process for treating surfaces of rare earth metal-based permanent magnets, comprising the steps of removing an oxide layer formed on a surface of each of the rare earth metal-based permanent magnets using a blasting apparatus which comprises a tubular barrel formed of a mesh net for accommodation of work pieces an... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a division of Ser. No. 09/819,765, filed Mar. 29, 2001. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a blasting apparatus suitable for carrying out a surface treatment of sintered products such as rare earth metal-based... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a blasting apparatus suitable for carrying out a surface treatment of sintered products such as rare earth metal-based permanent magnets and ceramics. 2. Description of the Related Art A blasting apparatus is conventional... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a blasting apparatus, which is excellent in treating efficiency of work pieces, and in which the occurrence of the cracking and breaking of the work pieces can be inhibited. To achieve the above object, according to a ... | 20040308 | 20060808 | 20050113 | 62312.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, GEORGE BINH MINH | Method for treating surfaces of rare earth metal-based permanent magnets | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,793,829 | ACCEPTED | Microelectro mechanical system for magneto-optic data storage apparatus | The present invention relates to a Microelectro mechanical system structure. More specifically the invention relates to utilize a sacrificial layer to fabricate an air bearing structure, followed by forming an aperture, and reducing the aperture to nano-scale by electroplating. And then, by using of two thick film phot... | 1. A Microelectro mechanical system (MEMS) structure for magneto-optic data storage apparatus, comprising the steps of: (1) forming a matarial layer on a substrate, and forming air bearing shape on said material layer by lithoghraphy and etching, and sandwiching a sacrificial layer between said material layer and a die... | REFERENCE CITED 1. U.S. Pat. No. 6,094,803 2. U.S. Pat. No. 6,055,220 3. U.S. Pat. No. 6,335,522 B1 FIELD OF THE INVENTION This present invention relates to Microelectro mechanical system (MEMS) structure. More particularly, the present invention relates to an integrated process of a magneto-optic (MO) pickup head comp... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This present invention relates to Microelectro mechanical system (MEMS) structure. More particularly, the present invention relates to an integrated process of a magneto-optic (MO) pickup head comprises of Supersphere Solid Immersion Lens (SSIL), nano-aperture, microcoils, and air bea... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated fabrication of using magneto-optic (MO) pickup head combining supersphere solid immersion lens, nano-aperture, microcoils and air bearing without step of assembly and precise apparatus for high optical data storag... | 20040308 | 20060221 | 20050908 | 62575.0 | 0 | PHAM, LONG | MICROELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEM FOR MAGNETO-OPTIC DATA STORAGE APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,220 | ACCEPTED | Instrument for use in minimally invasive hip surgery | The invention is directed to an instrument for use in minimally invasive hip surgery. In particular, the instrument is useful for both alignment and insertion/impaction of an acetabular shell. Furthermore, the instrument is suitable for assuring the shell is impacted with the proper abduction and version in left or rig... | 1. An instrument for use in hip arthroplasty, comprising: a main body; an impaction body attached to an end of said main body and positionable inside the hip of a patient, said impaction body having an axis coaxial with an impaction axis; an arm extending from said main body and having a guide ring at an end thereof, s... | RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This patent application is related to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/166,209, filed Jun. 10, 2002, published as U.S. Pub 2003/0229352, and entitled, “Apparatus for, and Method of, Providing a Hip Replacement.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention is generally directed to an ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Traditionally, hip replacement surgery has been done via “open” surgical procedures. With open procedures, space for inserting and manipulating surgical instruments is not that critical and it is easier to get around major anatomical features, such as the greater trochanter of th... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1A is an elevation view of an exemplary embodiment of an instrument according to the invention. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an instrument according to the invention. FIG. 1C is a top view of an exemplary embodiment of an instrument accor... | 20040305 | 20100126 | 20050922 | 96932.0 | 1 | HOFFMAN, MARY C | INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE HIP SURGERY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,356 | ACCEPTED | Ratiometric stud sensing | A stud or joist sensor device and associated sensing method using a ratio of capacitance measurements from a plurality of capacitive sensing elements. The device locates a feature of an object or discontinuity behind a surface or wall, such as an edge and/or a center of a stud behind the surface, a joist under a floorb... | 1. A method of finding a feature behind a surface using a sensor having first and second plates, the method comprising the acts of: moving the sensor and surface adjacent one another; measuring a first capacitance of a first capacitor including the first plate; measuring a second capacitance of a second capacitor inclu... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an electronic sensor, and, in particular, to a sensor suitable for detecting the location of an object behind a variety of surfaces, including walls, floors and other non-electrically conductive structures. More specifically, the invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an electronic sensor, and, in particular, to a sensor suitable for detecting the location of an object behind a variety of surfaces, including walls, floors and other non-electrically conductive structures. More specifically, th... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>An apparatus and method for determining a feature of a structure while reducing effects of an unknown thickness of the member located behind a surface are provided. The feature may be a centerline and/or an edge of an object or member, such as a stud or joist. The feature may also be an edge o... | 20040304 | 20061003 | 20050908 | 68148.0 | 1 | WHITTINGTON, KENNETH | RATIOMETRIC STUD SENSING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,475 | ACCEPTED | System and method for estimating fuel vapor with cylinder deactivation | Various systems and methods are disclosed for carrying out combustion in a fuel-cut operation in some or all of the engine cylinders of a vehicle. Further, various subsystems are considered, such as fuel vapor purging, air-fuel ratio control, engine torque control, catalyst design, and exhaust system design. | 1. A method for estimating a fuel vapor quantity from a fuel vapor recovery system for a vehicle having an engine with a first set of cylinders and a second set of cylinders, the method comprising: operating the first set of cylinders with injected fuel and inducted fuel vapors from the fuel vapor recovery system; oper... | BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY Engines are usually designed with the ability to deliver a peak output, although most engine operation is performed well below this peak value. As such, it can be beneficial to operate with some cylinders inducting air without fuel injection as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,177. Engines are al... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>Engines are usually designed with the ability to deliver a peak output, although most engine operation is performed well below this peak value. As such, it can be beneficial to operate with some cylinders inducting air without fuel injection as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,177. En... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>Engines are usually designed with the ability to deliver a peak output, although most engine operation is performed well below this peak value. As such, it can be beneficial to operate with some cylinders inducting air without fuel injection as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,177. En... | 20040305 | 20060711 | 20050908 | 94698.0 | 0 | CASTRO, ARNOLD | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING FUEL VAPOR WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,478 | ACCEPTED | Memory controller, flash memory system, and method of controlling operation for data exchange between host system and flash memory | There is disclosed a controller included in a flash memory system attachable to a memory interface of a host system. The controller performs a process for minimizing the maximum number of defective blocks to be classified into each zone, by using a plurality of replacement tables or a plurality of functions. Specifical... | 1. A memory controller comprising: a managing module which is so constituted as to manage a correspondence between a virtual address space of a flash memory which is divided into a plurality of zones each including a predetermined number of blocks, and a logical address space in a host system; and a classification cont... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a flash memory controller, a flash memory system having the controller, and a method of controlling an operation for data exchange between a host system and a flash memory. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a flash memory i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a flash memory controller, a flash memory system having the controller, and a method of controlling an operation for data exchange between a host system and a flash memory. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a fl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to suppress occurrence of an error in a flash memory, in a case where many defective blocks exist in one part of the flash memory. A memory controller according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises: a managing module which is so ... | 20040304 | 20071009 | 20050630 | 65349.0 | 0 | YU, JAE UN | MEMORY CONTROLLER, FLASH MEMORY SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION FOR DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN HOST SYSTEM AND FLASH MEMORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,612 | ACCEPTED | Headwear piece with associated rim | A headwear piece has a crown defining a receptacle for the head of a wearer and a rim projecting angularly away from the crown. The rim has a core layer that is made from at least one of an animal hide and a synthetic animal hide, and a second layer. The core layer has an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing... | 1. A headwear piece comprising: a crown defining a receptacle for the head of a wearer; and a rim projecting angularly away from the crown, wherein the rim comprises: i) a core layer that is made from at least one of: a) an animal hide, and b) a synthetic animal hide, and ii) a second layer, wherein the core layer has ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to headwear and, more particularly, to a headwear piece having a crown and a rim projecting angularly away from an external surface of the crown. 2. Background Art One of the most popular pieces of headwear is the baseball-style cap. The baseb... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to headwear and, more particularly, to a headwear piece having a crown and a rim projecting angularly away from an external surface of the crown. 2. Background Art One of the most popular pieces of headwear is the baseball-style ca... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is directed to a headwear piece having a crown defining a receptacle for the head of a wearer and a rim projecting angularly away from the crown. The rim has a core layer, that is made from at least one of an animal hide and a synthetic animal hide, and a second layer.... | 20040304 | 20070130 | 20050908 | 78662.0 | 0 | TOMPKINS, ALISSA JILL | HEADWEAR PIECE WITH ASSOCIATED RIM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,750 | ACCEPTED | Shippable in-assembly bolt | A shippable in-assembly bolt having a head portion, a threaded portion containing threads and a gripper portion, wherein said gripper portion preferably comprises a grooved structure and an o-ring. The o-ring is intended to sit between the inner wall of a clearance hole in an assembly/subassembly and the grooved struct... | 1. A shippable in-assembly fastener comprising: a head section; a threaded section containing threads; and a gripper section, wherein said gripper section comprises an irregular surface structure and an o-ring. 2. The in-assembly fastener of claim 1, wherein said irregular surface structure is a helical groove structur... | FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates generally mechanical fasteners, and more particularly to fasteners, such as bolts, that can be used in shippable assemblies. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION In the manufacturing industry, and in particular manufacturing industries that rely on assembly lines, such as the automotive ind... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>In the manufacturing industry, and in particular manufacturing industries that rely on assembly lines, such as the automotive industry, it has become commonplace for automobile manufactures to assemble cars using modular assemblies/subassemblies (including, without limitation, housin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of the invention comprises a shippable in-assembly bolt having a head portion, a threaded portion containing threads and a gripper portion, wherein said gripper portion preferably comprises a grooved structure and an o-ring. The o-ring is intended to sit between the i... | 20040305 | 20071106 | 20050908 | 58349.0 | 0 | MITCHELL, KATHERINE W | SHIPPABLE IN-ASSEMBLY BOLT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,794,961 | ACCEPTED | Camera module | A camera module comprising an image sensor array, a gain amplifier, an indicator set to indicate whether a first flash device or a second flash device is present, and a plurality of storage locations. The plurality of storage locations is configured to store an exposure time and a gain. The exposure time and the gain a... | 1. A camera module comprising: an image sensor array; a gain amplifier; an indicator set to indicate whether a first flash device or a second flash device is present; and a plurality of storage locations; wherein the plurality of storage locations is configured to store an exposure time and a gain, wherein the exposure... | BACKGROUND Some portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephones, include image capture capabilities similar to those associated with a digital camera. These devices, however, may be smaller and/or more compact than many digital cameras, and as a result, do not have the space that is needed to accommodate all of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Some portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephones, include image capture capabilities similar to those associated with a digital camera. These devices, however, may be smaller and/or more compact than many digital cameras, and as a result, do not have the space that is needed to accommo... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides a camera module comprising an image sensor array, a gain amplifier, an indicator set to indicate whether a first flash device or a second flash device is present, and a plurality of storage locations. The plurality of storage locations is c... | 20040305 | 20080219 | 20050908 | 62609.0 | 1 | HENDERSON, ADAM | CAMERA MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,217 | ACCEPTED | Portable power inverter with pass through device | A portable power inverter having a pass through device to facilitate connection and operation of both A.C. and D.C. power consuming devices to a single outlet of a single D.C. power source. Inverter circuitry is electrically coupled to the external D.C. power source for inverting D.C. voltage to an A.C. voltage source.... | 1. A power inverter comprising: a housing; a first electrical connector for connecting said inverter to an external D.C. voltage source; a circuit assembly supported within said housing and electrically coupled to said first electrical connector to facilitate a connection to said D.C. power source, said circuit assembl... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to a power inverting device and more particularly to a portable power inverting device having a pass through device for connection and operation of both A.C. and D.C. power consuming devices to a single outlet of a single power source. 2. Ba... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to a power inverting device and more particularly to a portable power inverting device having a pass through device for connection and operation of both A.C. and D.C. power consuming devices to a single outlet of a single power s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a portable power inverter having a housing enclosing power inverting circuitry. An electrical connector connects the housing to an external D.C. voltage source. The circuit assembly supported within said housing is electrically coupled to the ext... | 20040309 | 20070918 | 20050915 | 98338.0 | 3 | DINH, TUAN T | PORTABLE POWER INVERTER WITH PASS THROUGH DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,407 | ACCEPTED | MEMS differential actuated nano probe and method for fabrication | A MEMS differential actuated nano probe includes four suspension beams arranged in parallel, a connecting base connecting to the suspension beams, a nano probe. Two of the suspension beams elongate due to thermal expansion to allow the deflection of the probe. By heating the suspension beams at different positions, the... | 1. A MEMS differential actuated nano probe, comprising: a MEMS actuator, comprising: a connecting base; and two suspension beams arranged in parallel and connected to a first side of the connecting base; and a probe, mounted on a second side of the connecting base adjacent to the first side; by heating one of the suspe... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a MEMS differential actuated nano probe applicable in data storage, nanolithography and scanning probe microscope such as a scanning tunneling microscope (STM), atomic force microscope (AFM), electric force microscope (EFM), Kelvin force... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a MEMS differential actuated nano probe applicable in data storage, nanolithography and scanning probe microscope such as a scanning tunneling microscope (STM), atomic force microscope (AFM), electric force microscope (EFM), ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a MEMS differential actuated nano probe including a MEMS differential actuator. The MEMS differential actuator includes four suspension beams and a connecting base. The four suspension beams are arranged in parallel and respectively connec... | 20040309 | 20060207 | 20050421 | 78306.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, KIET TUAN | MEMS DIFFERENTIAL ACTUATED NANO PROBE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,483 | ACCEPTED | AUTOMATIC PET DOOR | An automatic pet door system is disclosed. The automatic pet door system has a rectangular frame mounted between studs of a wall defining a passage for entry and exit of a pet. A door slidably moves within the frame between a lower closed position for closing the passage and an upper open position for opening the passa... | 1. An automatic pet door system comprising: (a) a rectangular frame comprising: two substantially parallel columns mounted vertically between studs of a wall, each of the columns comprising a channel disposed along the length of the column, such that openings of the channels are facing each other; a top plate disposed ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention pertains to an automatic pet door that opens automatically without the pet having to physically touch or push against the door mechanism. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Pet doors available on the market today generally consist of soft plastic or aluminum materials which hang by... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Pet doors available on the market today generally consist of soft plastic or aluminum materials which hang by gravity, typically from a swingably mounted utility door, and are sealed by magnetic means. Other doors have an overlapping of plastic material in such a way as to preven... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an automatic pet door system that satisfies this need. The automatic pet door system according to this invention has a rectangular frame having two substantially parallel columns mounted vertically between studs of a wall, each of the columns com... | 20040309 | 20051122 | 20050915 | 88822.0 | 1 | REDMAN, JERRY E | AUTOMATIC PET DOOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,552 | ACCEPTED | Treatment of hypertension | Polyphenol-containing compositions, for example procyanidins and derivatives thereof, and their use for treating hypertension are disclosed. Compositions may be used for human and veterinary use, and may be, for example, in a form of a food, a dietary supplement or a pharmaceutical. | 1-208. (canceled) 209. A method of treating hypertension comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a polymeric compound of the formula An, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, derivative, or oxidation product thereof: wherein n is an integer from 2 to 18, such that there is at least... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION Reference is made to copending U.S. application Ser. Nos. 08/709,406, filed Sep. 6, 1996, 08/631,661, filed Apr. 2, 1996, and 08/317,226, filed Oct. 3, 1994 (now U.S. Pat. No. 5,554,645) and PCT/US96/04497, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Polyphenols are an incredibly diverse group of compounds (Ferreira et al., 1992) which widely occur in a variety of plants, some of which enter into the food chain. In some cases they represent an important class of compounds for the human diet. Although some of the polyphenols a... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Since unfermented cocoa beans contain substantial levels of polyphenols, the present inventors considered it possible that similar activities of and uses for cocoa extracts, e.g., compounds within cocoa, could be revealed by extracting such compounds from cocoa and scree... | 20040308 | 20061017 | 20050421 | 62410.0 | 1 | SOLOLA, TAOFIQ A | TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,655 | ACCEPTED | Facsimile to E-mail communication system with local interface | A fax to E-mail system and related method are shown, whereby a hardcopy document is sent via a fax device to its recipient via electronic mail through a data network (such as the Internet), and is delivered in such a manner that it can be retrieved by the recipient at an E-mail device, in the ordinary course of retriev... | 1. A method of communicating information, comprising the step of delivering facsimile information from a facsimile generating device to a user supplied e-mail address in computer readable image data format which is capable of being viewed on a computer screen. | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of communications associated with the communication of facsimile messages and associated with the uniting of traditionally distinct message delivery systems such as facsimile delivery and electronic mail delivery. The popularity of the qui... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of communications associated with the communication of facsimile messages and associated with the uniting of traditionally distinct message delivery systems such as facsimile delivery and electronic mail delivery. The popularit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly described, the present invention comprises a fax to E-mail system and related method whereby a facsimile transmission is sent to its recipient via electronic mail (such as through the “Internet”) rather than via another facsimile machine, and is delivered in such a manner th... | 20040308 | 20081104 | 20050120 | 61668.0 | 5 | SAFAIPOUR, HOUSHANG | FACSIMILE TO E-MAIL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH LOCAL INTERFACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,720 | ACCEPTED | Asset tag with event detection capabilities | Described herein are a transient event detector comprising electrical circuitry suitable to detect a transient event, and a container having a wall with at least two electrically conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the electrical circuitry, each of the at least two electrically conductive contacts be... | 1) A transient event detector comprising a container comprising at least one detecting area located on or in at least one wall of the container and at least one movable piece contained within the container, wherein at least one of the at least one detecting areas changes state when the movable piece enters or leaves a ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to asset tags with event detection capabilities. More specifically, the present invention relates to asset tags with event detection capabilities wherein the events are tilt, motion, acceleration, temperature, breakage, button presses, or the like. BACKGROU... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The identification, measurement and/or control of physical assets are important aspects of modem business practices. Frequently, assets are misidentified, misplaced or incorrectly dispensed, thereby leading to incorrect inventory and/or receivables. A common modem method for dealing with asset co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a transient event detector comprising at least one detecting area located on or in at least one wall of the container and at least one movable piece contained within the container, wherein at least one of the at least one detecting are... | 20040308 | 20070313 | 20050908 | 74058.0 | 1 | TRIEU, VAN THANH | ASSET TAG WITH EVENT DETECTION CAPABILITIES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,783 | ACCEPTED | Polyester polymer particles having a small surface to center molecular weight gradient | There is now provided a polyester polymer particle having an It.V., a surface, and a center, wherein the It.V. at the surface of the particle is less than 0.25 dL/g higher than the It.V. at the center of the particle. The polyester polymer particle is desirably crystalline to prevent the particles from sticking to each... | 1. A polyester polymer particle comprising a polyester polymer comprising: (a) a carboxylic acid component comprising at least 90 mole % of the residues of terephthalic acid, derivates of terephthalic acid, naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, derivatives of naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, or mixtures thereof, and (b)... | 1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to polyester polymer pellets suitable for use in the manufacture of polyester containers, and more specifically, to polyester polymer particles having a small surface to center molecular weight gradient. 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Polyester polymer pellets, and in pa... | <SOH> 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Polyester polymer pellets, and in particular polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers and copolymers (PET), experience a loss of intrinsic viscosity (It.V.) during melt processing in, for example, an injection molding extruder. As a result of losing It.V., the physical properti... | <SOH> 3. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>We have discovered a polyester composition that has an It.V. suitable for containers, yet loses less It.V. during melt processing than existing polyesters. There is now provided a polyester polymer particle comprising a polyester polymer comprising: (a) a carboxylic acid componen... | 20040308 | 20081202 | 20050908 | 67523.0 | 2 | LE, HOA T | PROCESS OF MAKING A CONTAINER FROM POLYESTER POLYMER PARTICLES HAVING A SMALL SURFACE TO CENTER INTRINSIC-VISCOSITY GRADIENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,877 | ACCEPTED | System and method for data communication handoff across heterogeneous wireless networks | A system and method of data communication handoff across heterogeneous wireless networks. A wireless telephony network comprises a base station system (BSS) and a visit location register (VLR). The BSS manages data communication in a cell. The VLR generates a temporary authentication identity applicable in the cell whe... | 1. A system of data communication handoff, comprising: a wireless telephony network comprising a base station system (BSS) and a visit location register (VLR) corresponding to the BSS, wherein the BSS manages data communication in a cell, and the VLR generates a temporary authentication identity applicable only in the ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to data communication management; and particularly to a method and system for data communication handoff across heterogeneous wireless networks. 2. Description of the Related Art Wireless telephony service providers offer not only voice... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to data communication management; and particularly to a method and system for data communication handoff across heterogeneous wireless networks. 2. Description of the Related Art Wireless telephony service providers offer no... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method of data communication handoff to provide a pre-authentication mechanism for performing complicated authentication procedures when a mobile terminal associates with a BSS, enabling the mobile terminal t... | 20040308 | 20070417 | 20050609 | 76354.0 | 2 | CONTEE, JOY KIMBERLY | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA COMMUNICATION HANDOFF ACROSS HETEROGENEOUS WIRELESS NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,795,909 | ACCEPTED | Destructible privacy label | A destructible privacy label includes a sheet-like member having an upper surface and an adhesive lower surface. The upper surface is adapted for printing indicia thereon. The sheet-like member includes two segments conjoined about a separation line which defines adjacent segment edges. Each segment is separable from t... | 1. A destructible privacy label comprising: a sheet-like member having an upper surface and an adhesive lower surface; said upper surface adapted for printing indicia thereon; and said sheet-like member comprising two segments conjoined about a separation line that defines adjacent segment edges; each segment being sep... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to labels used in connection with patient care with medical objects such as medical records, medical containers, and medical devices and, more particularly, to privacy labels that are easily destructible to insure patient privacy after use. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Health care ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Health care providers commonly label medical objects such as charts, medical devices, and medication containers associated with a particular patient to ensure that the patient receives their intended medical care. However, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a destructible privacy label for use with patient labeled medical objects such as medical records, medication containers, and medical supplies. The destructible privacy label is easily destroyable prior to disposal of the associated object thus renderi... | 20040308 | 20070123 | 20050908 | 96225.0 | 3 | AHMAD, NASSER | DESTRUCTIBLE PRIVACY LABEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,204 | ACCEPTED | Integrated air conditioner having condenser casing | An integrated air conditioner, including a condenser casing to house a condenser and a condenser fan therein, the condenser casing including a front plate, an upper cover extending from an upper edge of the front plate, and a plurality of hinges integrally provided between the front plate and the upper cover, spaced ap... | 1. An integrated air conditioner, comprising: a condenser casing to house a condenser and a condenser fan therein, the condenser casing comprising: a front plate, an upper cover extending from an upper edge of the front plate, and a plurality of hinges integrally provided between the front plate and the upper cover, sp... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2003-57454, filed Aug. 20, 2003 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present inventio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates, in general, to integrated air conditioners, and, more particularly, to an integrated air conditioner having a condenser casing which prevents noise from being generated, and prevents a condenser fan from being damaged or br... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an aspect of the present invention to provide an integrated air conditioner having a condenser casing which prevents noise from being generated, and prevents a condenser fan from being damaged or broken, due to contact between the condenser casing and the condense... | 20040310 | 20070612 | 20050224 | 98435.0 | 0 | JONES, MELVIN | INTEGRATED AIR CONDITIONER HAVING CONDENSER CASING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,238 | ACCEPTED | High IV melt phase polyester polymer catalyzed with antimony containing compounds | A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product by adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase, polycondensing the melt containing said catalyst in the melt phase until the It.V. of the melt reaches at least 0.75 dL/g. Polyester polymer melt phase pellets containing antimony residues... | 1. A melt phase process for making a polyester polymer melt phase product containing at least 100 ppm antimony based on the weight of the product comprising adding an antimony containing catalyst to the melt phase; polycondensing a melt containing said catalyst in a polycondensation zone; and before the It.V. of the me... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention pertains to the manufacture of polyester polymers, and more particularly to the manufacture of high It.V. polyethylene terephthalate polymer and copolymers catalyzed with antimony compounds in the melt phase having good color. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In European patent applicat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In European patent application 1 188 783 A2 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,559,271, a process for making high IV PET in the melt phase is described. In this patent, high IV PET catalyzed with a titanium based compound is described as providing a good compromise between reactivity and select... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>We have found a process for making a high It.V. polyester polymer melt phase product in which the base polymer from the melt phase has acceptable b* color. In the process, a polyester polymer made in the melt phase with high It.V. now has a better, lower b* color relative to titaniu... | 20040309 | 20080415 | 20050915 | 97379.0 | 2 | BOYKIN, TERRESSA M | HIGH IV MELT PHASE POLYESTER POLYMER CATALYZED WITH ANTIMONY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,242 | ACCEPTED | Speech animation | Methods and systems, including computer program products, for speech animation. The system includes a speech animation engine and a client application in communication with the speech animation engine. The client application sends a request for speech animation to the speech animation engine. The request identifies dat... | 1. A system, comprising: a speech animation engine; and a client application in communication with the speech animation engine, wherein the client application is operable to perform the following operations: sending a request for speech animation to the speech animation engine, the request identifying data to be used t... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority based on U.S. Patent Application No. 60/495,699 for Dynamic Data-Driven Speech Animation and Intelligent Behaviors, filed Aug. 18, 2003. BACKGROUND The present invention relates to data processing by digital computer, and more particularly to spee... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to data processing by digital computer, and more particularly to speech animation. Speech animation refers to speech that is synchronized with facial expressions. Existing speech animation systems require user intervention to feed input text into the system. Typicall... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, in one aspect, the present invention provides methods and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for speech animation. The techniques include receiving a request from a client application for speech animation, the request identifying data t... | 20040308 | 20090505 | 20050224 | 98301.0 | 0 | ALBERTALLI, BRIAN LOUIS | SPEECH ANIMATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,423 | ACCEPTED | Virtual call center | A system and methods are provided for enabling real-time call control with minimal requirements for dedicated telecommunications PBX and dedicated switching equipment. Dynamic call routing is handled by a network carrier's equipment and an interface is provided at the carrier switch to dynamically redirect calls from o... | 1. In a call control system operative as a call center, a method for controlling routing of a telephone call comprising: receiving a call at an incoming gateway; signaling from the incoming gateway to a call control system that said call has been received by the incoming gateway; determining the termination point to wh... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the fields of computer and communications. More particularly, the invention relates to the dynamic routing and control of a voice telephone call in real-time. In a company call center setting, a PBX or other switching equipment is deployed to redirect incoming custo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to the fields of computer and communications. More particularly, the invention relates to the dynamic routing and control of a voice telephone call in real-time. In a company call center setting, a PBX or other switching equipment is deployed to redirect in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention, a system and methods are provided for enabling real-time call control with minimal requirements for dedicated telecommunications PBX and dedicated switching equipment. Dynamic call routing is handled by a network carrier's equipment and an interface is pr... | 20040308 | 20080826 | 20050908 | 97049.0 | 1 | DEANE JR, WILLIAM J | VIRTUAL CALL CENTER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,595 | ACCEPTED | System and method for detecting motion of a body | The present invention comprises a system and method for detecting an acceleration of a body and for evaluating movement of a body relative to an environment to detect falls and irregular motions of the body. According to an exemplary embodiment, the system comprises a sensor and a controller that comprises a processor.... | 1. A system that evaluates movement of a body relative to an environment, said system comprising: a sensor, associable with said body, that senses accelerative phenomena of said body relative to a three dimensional frame of reference in said environment, said sensor comprising a plurality of acceleration measuring devi... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a continuation in part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/396,991 filed Sep. 15, 1999 by Lehrman et al. entitled “Systems For Evaluating Movement of A Body and Methods of Operating The Same.” This patent application is also related to U.S. Provisional Paten... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods for determining specific movements of a body that use a variety of devices, apparatus and systems are, generally speaking, known. The term “body” is defined broadly hereafter and includes both organic and inorganic objects. In point of fact, many methods are known for sen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address the above-introduced deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention introduces systems, as well as methods of operating such systems, for evaluating movement of a body relative to an environment. For the purposes hereof, the term “body” is defined broadly, meaning a... | 20040309 | 20060822 | 20050526 | 62242.0 | 12 | NGUYEN, TAI T | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOTION OF A BODY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,719 | ACCEPTED | Methods and compositions for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders | The present invention features compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease,... | 1. A purified peptide comprising the amino acid sequence (I): Xaa1 Xaa2 Xaa3 Xaa4 Xaa5 Cys6 Cys7 Xaa8 Xaa9 Cys10 Cys11 Xaa12 Xaa13 Xaa14 Cys15 Xaa16 Xaa17 Cys18 Xaa19 Xaa20 Xaa21 (SEQ ID NO:119) wherein: Xaa1 Xaa2 Xaa3 Xaa4 Xaa5 is Asn Ser Ser Asn Tyr (SEQ ID NO:121) or is missing or Xaa1 Xaa2 Xaa3 Xaa4 is missing. 2. ... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application is a continuation in part of U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 10/766,735, filed Jan. 28, 2004, which claims priority under 35 USC § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/443,098, filed on Jan. 28, 2003; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/471,28... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic disorder of the intestine that affects 20 to 60 million individuals in the US alone (Lehman Brothers, Global Healthcare-Irritable bowel syndrome industry update, September 1999). IBS is the most common disorder diagnosed by gastroenterologists (2... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention features compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Inflamm... | 20040309 | 20071204 | 20050127 | 63654.0 | 9 | TELLER, ROY R | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,763 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for improving sensitivity in vertical color CMOS image sensors | The invention describes in detail the structure of a CMOS image sensor pixel that senses color of impinging light without having absorbing filters placed on its surface. The color sensing is accomplished by having a vertical stack of three-charge detection nodes placed in the silicon bulk, which collect electrons depen... | 1. A light-sensing pixel, having a p type doped region, in a CMOS image sensor, comprising: a first doped charge collecting region buried within the p type doped region and configured to operate as a depleted potential well; a first n+ type doped plug extending from near the surface of the image sensor to the first cha... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to solid-state image sensors and specifically to a class of CMOS image sensors with multiple charge detection nodes placed at various depths in the substrate to selectively detect light of different wavelengths. Sensors that use such pi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to solid-state image sensors and specifically to a class of CMOS image sensors with multiple charge detection nodes placed at various depths in the substrate to selectively detect light of different wavelengths. Sensors that... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a vertical multi-detection node structure that senses charge according to its depth of generation and has low charge detection node capacitance. Incorporating a fully depleted vertical stack of potential wells that are connected to small charge detection... | 20040308 | 20090602 | 20050908 | 72153.0 | 0 | SEFER, AHMED N | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING SENSITIVITY IN VERTICAL COLOR CMOS IMAGE SENSORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,796,855 | ACCEPTED | Friend/foe identification system for a battlefield | The invention relates to an IFF transponder for ground applications, which comprises: (a) Encoder for forming an interrogating or response sequence of pulses, and conveying the same to a UWB transmitter; (b) A UWB transmitter for getting said interrogating or response sequence of pulses, forming a corresponding interro... | 1. An IFF transponder for ground applications, comprising: Encoder for forming an interrogating or response sequence of pulses, and conveying the same to a UWB transmitter; A UWB transmitter for getting said interrogating or response sequence of pulses, forming a corresponding interrogating or response signal of a sequ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a system for distinguishing between friends and foes in a battlefield. The system of the invention can be used for locating friends in a battlefield, and is mostly for identifying between friends and foes in an on-ground battlefield. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The need f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The need for distinguishing between friend and foe on a battlefield is of the utmost importance. The identification of forces is critical during operations of armed forces, but it also has civilian aspects, for example, when it is needed to identify and locate travelers under con... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an IFF transponder for ground applications, which comprises: (a) Encoder for forming an interrogating or response sequence of pulses, and conveying the same to a UWB transmitter; (b) A UWB transmitter for getting said interrogating or response sequen... | 20040309 | 20060516 | 20050616 | 62509.0 | 0 | GREGORY, BERNARR E | FRIEND/FOE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A BATTLEFIELD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,291 | ACCEPTED | Audio-video signal transceiving processing device | An audio-video (AV) signal transceiving processing device which includes a AV decoder, a bridge, and a bus interface, wherein the bus interface is a PCMCIA, CardBus, or Express Card bus interface. The AV decoder is used to receive an analog video signals and a corresponding analog audio signal, and output a first digit... | 1. An audio-video (AV) signal transceiving processing device, comprising: an AV decoder for receiving an analog video signal and a corresponding analog audio signal, and outputting a first digital audio signal and a corresponding first digital audio signal; and a bridge for receiving the first digital video signal and ... | This application claims the benefit of Taiwan application Serial No. 93103998, filed Feb. 18, 2004, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a type of audio-video signal transceiving processing device and m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a type of audio-video signal transceiving processing device and more particularly to a type of audio-video signal transceiving processing device that decodes received analog video signals and analog audio signals into ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an audio-video (AV) signal transceiving processing device. The invention's design, which decodes received analog video signals and analog audio signals into digital video signals and digital audio signals and outputs them to the ... | 20040310 | 20090623 | 20050818 | 67870.0 | 0 | KOSTAK, VICTOR R | AUDIO-VIDEO SIGNAL TRANSCEIVING PROCESSING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,700 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for a home network auto-tree builder | A method and system is provided for detecting, commanding and controlling diverse home devices currently connected to a home network. An interface is provided for accessing the home devices that are currently connected to a home network. According to the method, a device link file is generated, wherein the device link ... | 1-8. (Canceled). 9. A method for implementing command and control for home devices via a home network, the method comprising the steps of: connecting a first home device to the home network; connecting a second home device to the home network, which is capable of being controlled by said first home device; detecting pr... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims priority from provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/050,762, filed on Jun. 25, 1997, entitled Home Network, Browser Based, Command and Control and provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/059,499, filed on Sep. 22, 1997, entitled Improved Ho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of networks, and more particularly to providing an interface to access devices currently connected to a home network. 2. Description of Related Art A typical household contains several home devices. As used in t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is accordingly an object of the invention to overcome the problems of the prior art, and to provide an interface for accessing home devices that are currently connected to a home network. It is another object of the invention to provide a method and apparatus for controlling any ... | 20040310 | 20070612 | 20050113 | 61219.0 | 1 | BASHORE, WILLIAM L | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A HOME NETWORK AUTO-TREE BUILDER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,753 | ACCEPTED | Reference slots for signal traces | An apparatus comprises a signal layer including a first and second signal trace. The apparatus also comprises a first reference plane including a first slot substantially parallel to the first and second signal traces. Further, the apparatus includes a dielectric layer having at least a portion disposed between the sig... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a signal layer including a first and a second signal trace; a first reference plane including a first slot substantially parallel to the first and second signal traces; and a dielectric layer having at least a first portion disposed between the signal layer and the first reference plane. 2. ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to printed circuit board (PCB) design. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Increasingly complex designs are resulting in challenges to designers of printed circuit boards. Printed circuit board designs are becoming more complex due to various factors. One factor making printed c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Increasingly complex designs are resulting in challenges to designers of printed circuit boards. Printed circuit board designs are becoming more complex due to various factors. One factor making printed circuit board designs more complex is related to the increase in the density of i... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention will be described referencing the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which: FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a top view and a cross section view of a portion of a prior art printed circuit board design. ... | 20040309 | 20060919 | 20050915 | 63701.0 | 0 | SEMENENKO, YURIY | REFERENCE SLOTS FOR SIGNAL TRACES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,808 | ACCEPTED | Learning method and apparatus | A method of learning and apparatus useful therein in which a card carrying a visual representation of a concept to be learned in displayed through a window carried on a common-use article, such as luggage items, decorative desk or table accouterments. | 1. (canceled) 2. A reinforced-learning method for instilling a plurality of concepts in the mind of a user, said method comprising: (a) providing a plurality of cards, each said card carrying a visible representation of one of said plurality of concepts; (b) inserting a first one of said cards into a pocket carried by ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention pertains to a reinforced, self-instructional learning method and to apparatus useful in the practice of such method. More particularly, the method is specially adapted to instilling in the mind of the user a series of concepts, by repetitive sequential visual exposure to a series o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND THE PRIOR ART <EOH>Professional educators have long understood that an effective way of teaching a body of information to a student is to break the information into smaller discrete elements and present these elements repetitively and sequentially to the student. Indeed, the repet... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 depicts a typical book carrier embodying various elements of apparatus of the invention; FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 , taken along section line 2 - 2 thereof. FIG. 3 depicts the book carrier or briefcase of FIGS. 1 and 2 , opened to show the... | 20040309 | 20051227 | 20050915 | 64829.0 | 0 | FERNSTROM, KURT | LEARNING METHOD AND APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,836 | ACCEPTED | Highly configurable PLL architecture for programmable logic | A programmable logic device includes configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry that outputs multiple clock signals having programmable phases and frequencies. Each output signal is programmably selectable for use as an external clock, internal global clock, internal local clock, or combinations thereof. The PLL ci... | 1. A method of concurrently generating a plurality of clock signals derived from a reference signal, said method comprising: receiving said reference signal; producing a plurality of signals each having a frequency and a different phase; dividing said frequency of each of said produced signals concurrently in accordanc... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to programmable logic integrated circuit devices, and more particularly to configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry for programmable logic devices. Programmable logic integrated circuit devices are well known and often include large numbers of programmable logic ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to programmable logic integrated circuit devices, and more particularly to configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry for programmable logic devices. Programmable logic integrated circuit devices are well known and often include large numbers of program... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the invention, programmable logic devices are provided with highly configurable phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry. PLL circuitry of the invention outputs multiple signals of which each can be programmably connected to any or all of the following: one or more I/O p... | 20040309 | 20060829 | 20050915 | 83907.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, LINH M | HIGHLY CONFIGURABLE PLL ARCHITECTURE FOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,967 | ACCEPTED | Fishing rod holding apparatus and method | A fishing rod holding apparatus which enables the fisherman to resist lateral and twisting loads imposed on the rod by a fish which is pulling the line from one side to the other. The apparatus comprises a forearm mounting section which is connected securely to the forearm, and a hand engagement section which engages t... | 1. A gripping apparatus to assist a fisherman in gripping a fishing rod, with said fisherman having a lower arm portion, which comprises a forearm having a rear elbow location and a rod gripping hand connected thereto at a wrist location, and with the hand having at the wrist location a side to side hand axis of rotati... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand grip apparatus and a method of using the same for better enabling a fisherman to effectively grip the fishing rod while alleviating the effect of some of the forces imposed on the rod in the performance in the task of landing ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand grip apparatus and a method of using the same for better enabling a fisherman to effectively grip the fishing rod while alleviating the effect of some of the forces imposed on the rod in the performance in the task... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a side elevational view showing a fisherman utilizing the apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a side elevational view, with a portion thereof being drawn in an isometric fashion; FIG. 3 is a elevational view similar to FIG. 2 except that... | 20040311 | 20061024 | 20050915 | 93437.0 | 0 | ALIMENTI, SUSAN C | FISHING ROD HOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,797,984 | ACCEPTED | Packet network monitoring device | A network diagnostic device is disclosed that digitally samples the voltages on the cabling of the network, but does so at a much higher rate and with greater resolution then is required to minimally detect digital transmissions on the cabling. This sampling provides information on the analog characteristics of digital... | 1. A network analysis device for a digital data computer network, comprising: a digitizer which digitally samples analog characteristics of digital communication events between network device connected to the network; a system processor which downloads data of the sampled signal events from the digitizer, which analyze... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/619,934, filed Mar. 18, 1996, and also claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/010,719, filed Jan. 29, 1996, the entire teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The several ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The several common protocols for local area networks (LANs) include CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection), token bus, and token ring. CSMA/CD is sometimes generically, but incorrectly, referred to as Ethernet, which is a product of the XEROX corporation... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The shortcomings in the protocol analyzers and RMon probes surround the fact that they operate on the assumption that the physical layer, hardware and media, are operational. They attempt to decode the voltages transitions on the network cabling as data and sense collisions based up... | 20040311 | 20080422 | 20050317 | 87002.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, STEVEN H D | PACKET NETWORK MONITORING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,798,074 | ACCEPTED | Enforcing computer security utilizing an adaptive lattice mechanism | Method and apparatus for ensuring secure access to a computer system (1000). The method can begin with the step of receiving in the computer system a request from an entity (using 1002). The entity can have a predetermined access authorization level for access to a first base node (110) representing an information type... | 1. A method for secure access to a computer system, comprising the steps of: receiving in said computer system a request from an entity with a predetermined access level for access to a first base node representing at least one of an information type and a computer system function; determining if said access request co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Statement of the Technical Field The inventive arrangements relate generally to computer and information security and more particularly to security measures that enforce security based on logical implementation methods. 2. Description of the Related Art Control of access to information an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Statement of the Technical Field The inventive arrangements relate generally to computer and information security and more particularly to security measures that enforce security based on logical implementation methods. 2. Description of the Related Art Control of access to in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention concerns a method for ensuring secure access to a computer system. The method can involve several steps. The method can begin with the step of receiving in the computer system a request from an entity. The entity can be a user or a process and can have a predetermined ... | 20040311 | 20071127 | 20050915 | 68430.0 | 2 | SHAIFER HARRIMAN, DANT B | ENFORCING COMPUTER SECURITY UTILIZING AN ADAPTIVE LATTICE MECHANISM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,798,285 | ACCEPTED | Dynamic web storefront technology | A computer implemented method of conducting commerce over the Internet wherein a customer uses a client machine to request a web page through the Internet and a web server receives the request and sends a web page in hypertext mark up language (HTML) format that presents the customer with a form. The customer then ente... | 1. A method of conducting commerce with a server over the Internet comprising: receiving a request for a web page from a consumer; transmitting the web page over the Internet from the server to the consumer; prompting for information from the consumer through the web page; assigning variables with variable names to the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention In general, the present invention relates to the field of displaying web pages via the Internet and, more particularly, to a system that can easily store data related to the web pages in extensible markup language (XML). 2. Background Increasingly, buyers and seller... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention In general, the present invention relates to the field of displaying web pages via the Internet and, more particularly, to a system that can easily store data related to the web pages in extensible markup language (XML). 2. Background Increasingly, buyer... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The subject invention provides a way of conducting Electronic commerce over the Internet using web stores that are easily modified and avoid the problem of having to completely rewrite the server code to make small changes in a web store. The form data used in the various web stores... | 20040312 | 20080408 | 20050915 | 94047.0 | 51 | LIM, KRISNA | DYNAMIC WEB STOREFRONT TECHNOLOGY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,798,477 | ACCEPTED | LED display with overlay | A light emitting diode (LED) display device comprises a substrate and a plurality of walls disposed on the substrate, the plurality of walls forming a cavity, the cavity being filled with an encapsulant not including fluorescent material. An LED is disposed on a first portion of the substrate within the cavity. An elec... | 1. A light emitting diode (LED) display device comprising: a substrate; a plurality of walls disposed on the substrate, the plurality of walls forming a cavity, the cavity being filled with an encapsulant, the encapsulant not including fluorescent material; an LED disposed on a first portion of the substrate within the... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to light emitting devices and particularly to a light emitting diode (LED) display with an overlay layer of wavelength converting material. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Light emitting diode display devices are useful for a variety of display applications. Known display devic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Light emitting diode display devices are useful for a variety of display applications. Known display devices use an LED to excite a wavelength or color converting material, such as a fluorescent or luminescent material, and then combine the emission of the fluorescent or luminesc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one embodiment of the present invention, a light emitting diode display device is disclosed. The device comprises a substrate, a plurality of walls disposed on the substrate, the plurality of walls forming a cavity, the cavity being filled with an encapsulant, the encap... | 20040311 | 20070703 | 20050915 | 57730.0 | 3 | QUARTERMAN, KEVIN J | LED DISPLAY WITH OVERLAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,798,604 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for controlling transmissions in communications systems | In a bandwidth allocation protocol for a mobile communications network, mobile terminals report their bandwidth requirements to the network, while the network controls the amount of bandwidth that is used by the mobiles in reporting their bandwidth requirements. The mobiles indicate the total quantity of data awaiting ... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A method of transmission in a contention-based access channel by a wireless transceiver, comprising: a) transmitting a burst in said channel; b) detecting whether said burst has collided with another burst in said channel; and, if a collision is detected at said detecting step, waiting for a period... | The present invention relates to communications apparatus and methods, particularly but not exclusively for wireless communications, particularly but not exclusively via satellite. A number of wireless communications systems have already been proposed to support shared access by many simultaneous communications session... | 20040312 | 20090414 | 20050203 | 68275.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TU X | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TRANSMISSIONS IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,798,680 | ACCEPTED | Methods and structure for testing responses from SAS device controllers or expanders | Improved methods and structures for testing of SAS components, in situ, in a SAS domain. A first SAS component is adapted to generate stimuli such as error conditions to elicit a response to the error condition from a second SAS component coupled to the first in the intended SAS domain configuration. In one aspect, a S... | 1. A method for testing a SAS component in situ in a SAS domain, the method comprising: generating a stimulus representing an anomalous condition within a first SAS component; applying the stimulus to a second SAS component coupled to the first SAS component; receiving within the first SAS component a response from the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to serial attached SCSI (“SAS”) domains and more specifically to testing of responses to stimuli applied to SAS device controllers or SAS expanders. 2. Discussion of Related Art Small Computer Systems Interface (“SCSI”) is a set of Am... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to serial attached SCSI (“SAS”) domains and more specifically to testing of responses to stimuli applied to SAS device controllers or SAS expanders. 2. Discussion of Related Art Small Computer Systems Interface (“SCSI”) is... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the above and other problems, thereby advancing the state of the useful arts, by providing methods and structures for improved testing of SAS device controllers and SAS expanders in an environment closely resembling a real world environment in which such... | 20040311 | 20070424 | 20050915 | 75546.0 | 0 | IQBAL, NADEEM | METHODS AND STRUCTURE FOR TESTING RESPONSES FROM SAS DEVICE CONTROLLERS OR EXPANDERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,798,692 | ACCEPTED | Prodrugs of phosphonate nucleotide analogues | A novel method has led to the identification of novel mixed ester-amidates of PMPA for retroviral or hepadnaviral therapy, including compounds of structure (5a) having substituent groups as defined herein. Compositions of these novel compounds in pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and their use in therapy and proph... | 1 A diastereomerically enriched compound having the structure (3) which is substantially free of the diastereomer (4) wherein R1 is an oxyester which is hydrolyzable in vivo, or hydroxyl; B is a heterocyclic base; R2 is hydroxyl, or the residue of an amino acid bonded to the P atom through an amino group of the amino a... | This non-provisional application is a continuation application of pending application Ser. No. 10/354,207, filed Jan. 28, 2003, Ser. No. 09/909,560, filed Jul. 20, 2001, which is a regular utility application of provisional application 60/220,021, filed Jul. 21, 2000, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Prodrugs of methoxyphosphonate nucleotide analogues intended for antiviral or antitumor therapy, while known, traditionally have been selected for their systemic effect. For example, such prodrugs have been selected for enhanced bioavailability, i.e., ability to be absorbed from the... | 20040311 | 20080624 | 20050113 | 75253.0 | 1 | SRIVASTAVA, KAILASH C | PRODRUGS OF PHOSPHONATE NUCLEOTIDE ANALOGUES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,798,780 | ACCEPTED | Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for reliable achievement of acceptable serum testosterone levels | The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, formulated for injectable administration, which comprises a testosterone ester, in particularly testosterone undecanoate, in a vehicle comprising castor oil and a co-solvent. Upon injecting the compositions according to a particular administration scheme, re... | 1. A composition formulated for intramuscular injection comprising a testosterone ester selected from the group of esters consisting of linear and branched C-9 to C-16 alkanoates; and a vehicle comprising castor oil and a co-solvent. 2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the testosterone ester is selected fr... | The entire disclosure[s] of all applications, patents and publications, cited herein and of corresponding U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/454,312, filed Mar. 14, 2003, is incorporated by reference herein. This application claims priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/454,312, filed Mar. 1... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>For several decades, testosterone preparations have been used clinically to treat primary and secondary male hypogonadism in order to achieve normal physiologic levels of testosterone and to relieve symptoms of androgen deficiency. Furthermore, testosterone preparations have been used in male con... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising long-term acting testosterone esters for use in testosterone replacement therapy. Upon injecting the compositions, physiologically normal levels of testosterone in serum are reached within a short time period. Furthermo... | 20040312 | 20100518 | 20050210 | 66080.0 | 1 | HUI, SAN MING R | METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR RELIABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF ACCEPTABLE SERUM TESTOSTERONE LEVELS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,053 | ACCEPTED | Microelectromechanical system pressure sensor and method for making and using | According to some embodiments, an apparatus includes a substrate that defines a plane. The apparatus also includes a first conducting plate that is substantially normal to the substrate and a second conducting plate that is (i) substantially normal to the substrate and (ii) deformable in response to a pressure. | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a substrate defining a plane; a first conducting plate substantially normal to the substrate; and a second conducting plate substantially normal to the substrate and deformable in response to a pressure. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the substrate is associated with a microelectromec... | BACKGROUND A pressure sensor may convert an amount of pressure into an electrical value. For example, a pressure sensor may use a sensor diaphragm or membrane positioned parallel to a plane of a wafer to convert an amount of pressure into a capacitance value. Note that the overall size of the pressure sensor may be imp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A pressure sensor may convert an amount of pressure into an electrical value. For example, a pressure sensor may use a sensor diaphragm or membrane positioned parallel to a plane of a wafer to convert an amount of pressure into a capacitance value. Note that the overall size of the pressure senso... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to some embodiments, an apparatus includes a substrate that defines a plane. The apparatus also includes a first conducting plate that is substantially normal to the substrate and a second conducting plate that is (i) substantially normal to the substrate and (ii) deformable in response to... | 20040312 | 20061003 | 20050915 | 72051.0 | 0 | ALLEN, ANDRE J | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,209 | ACCEPTED | Device and method for exothermic treatment of eyelid diseases | Provided herein is a pad for treating eye conditions comprising a multipart container having an impermeable outer membrane sized to fit generally within the peri-orbital region and sufficiently flexible to mold to the eye; a first chemical in a first storage area in the multipart container; a second chemical in a secon... | 1. A pad for treating eye conditions comprising: a multipart container having an impermeable outer membrane sized to fit generally within the peri orbital region and sufficiently flexible to mold to the eye; a first chemical in a first storage area in the multipart container; a second chemical in a second storage area ... | RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/526,251 filed Dec. 1, 2003, hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. BACKGROUND There is a myriad of common eye diseases known in the field of Ophthalmology that necessitate the regular use... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>There is a myriad of common eye diseases known in the field of Ophthalmology that necessitate the regular use of warm compresses applied to the periocular skin. The current gold standard of treatment for these conditions includes the simultaneous use of heat to unclog the openings of the eyelid s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the present invention, the ritual of frequent use of warm compresses, scrubbing the lids with baby shampoo, and applying antibiotic ointment, is replaced with a much more convenient procedure, which combines these three steps into one. In one embodiment, a product i... | 20040312 | 20070501 | 20050602 | 68016.0 | 3 | KIDWELL, MICHELE M | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXOTHERMIC TREATMENT OF EYELID DISEASES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,293 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for separating multiple sound sources from monophonic input with non-negative matrix factor deconvolution | A method and system separates components in individual signals, such as time series data streams. A single sensor acquires concurrently multiple individual signals. Each individual signal is generated by a different source. An input non-negative matrix representing the individual signals is constructed. The columns of ... | 1. A method for separating components in individual signals, comprising: acquiring concurrently a plurality of individual signals generated by a plurality of sources by a single sensor; constructing an input non-negative matrix representing the plurality of individual signals, the input non-negative matrix including co... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to the field of signal processing and in particular to detecting and separating components of time series signals acquired from multiple sources via a single channel. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) has been described as a positi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) has been described as a positive matrix factorization, see Paatero, “Least Squares Formulation of Robust Non-Negative Factor Analysis,” Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems 37, pp. 23-35, 1997. Since its inception, NMF has been a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a non-negative matrix factor deconvolution (NMFD) that can identify signal components with a temporal structure. The method and system according to the invention can be applied to a magnitude spectrum domain to extract multiple sound objects from a single chan... | 20040312 | 20080819 | 20051006 | 72121.0 | 0 | TSAI, CAROL S W | SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING MULTIPLE SOUND SOURCES FROM MONOPHONIC INPUT WITH NON-NEGATIVE MATRIX FACTOR DECONVOLUTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,297 | ACCEPTED | Respiration monitoring system and method | An impedance variation respiration monitor determines the variation in human body impedance between two electrodes coupled to the surface of the body. One of the two electrodes is attached to the thorax below the armpit and the other of the two electrodes is attached to the leg extending from the opposing side of the t... | 1. A patient monitoring system comprising: a plurality of inputs, the plurality of inputs being configured to be coupled to a plurality of electrodes including first, second and third electrodes; a processing circuit coupled to the plurality of inputs, the processing circuit being configured to process signals from the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to respiration monitoring. More particularly, it relates to respiration monitoring using impedance measuring devices connected to electrodes attached to a human body. 2. Description of the Related Art Current respiration monitoring utilizes a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to respiration monitoring. More particularly, it relates to respiration monitoring using impedance measuring devices connected to electrodes attached to a human body. 2. Description of the Related Art Current respiration monitoring... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the present invention, a patient monitoring system having a plurality of inputs that is configured to be coupled to a plurality of electrodes. The plurality of electrodes includes first, second and third electrodes. A processing circuit is coupled to the plurality o... | 20040312 | 20080401 | 20050915 | 64832.0 | 0 | TOTH, KAREN E | RESPIRATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,320 | ACCEPTED | Sustained release compositions, process for producing the same and utilization thereof | A sustained-release composition containing a hydroxynaphthoic acid salt of a biologically active substance and a biodegradable polymer, a method of its production, and a pharmaceutical composition containing said sustained-release composition. | 1-16. (Cancelled) 17. A method of producing a sustained-release composition containing a biologically active substance or salt thereof, a hydroxynaphthoic acid or salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer or salt thereof, comprising removing the organic solvent from a mixture of a bioactive substance or salt thereof in ... | FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION The present invention relates to a sustained-release composition of a biologically active substance, a production method thereof. PRIOR ART Japanese Patent Unexamined Publication No. 97334/1995 discloses a sustained-release preparation comprising a biologically active peptide or salt the... | <SOH> FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION <EOH>The present invention relates to a sustained-release composition of a biologically active substance, a production method thereof. | 20040312 | 20080617 | 20050203 | 74056.0 | 0 | EBERHARD, JEFFREY S | SUSTAINED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND UTILIZATION THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,799,484 | ACCEPTED | A-FRAME MOUNTED ON A FLAT BED TRAILER | A pair of opposed A-frames are positioned uprightly on a flat bed chassis. A downwardly descending side leg on each side of each A-frame rests on an axially mounted beam. The beam is attached to the underside of the flat bed chassis and extends outwardly from a side surface of the flat bed trailer and is angled upwardl... | 1. An apparatus mounted on a flat bed trailer chassis for supporting upright building structures during shipment on a public highway, the apparatus comprising: a pair of opposed A-frames positioned uprightly on the flat bed trailer chassis; a pair of downwardly descending side legs on each side of the A-frame, the side... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to shipping support apparatus mounted on a flat bed trailer. More particularly, it refers to pairs of A-frames mounted on a flat bed trailer for supporting heavy upright loads. Currently, most heavy loads such as concrete slabs are transported on flat bed trailers by l... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to shipping support apparatus mounted on a flat bed trailer. More particularly, it refers to pairs of A-frames mounted on a flat bed trailer for supporting heavy upright loads. Currently, most heavy loads such as concrete slabs are transported on flat bed t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the prior art need by providing an apparatus for transporting large building structures such as concrete slabs on lighter weight flat bed trailers. The device permits heavy slabs to be leaned against a pair of A-frames mounted on the flat bed trailer ins... | 20040312 | 20050830 | 20050915 | 95799.0 | 1 | LYJAK, LORI LYNN | A-FRAME MOUNTED ON A FLAT BED TRAILER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,790 | ACCEPTED | Rotatable drill shoe | A rotatable drilling shoe attachable to a section of casing that allows for drilling and casing of a well bore in a single trip. The drilling shoe includes a fixed section and a rotatable section that has a drillable bit attached thereto. The drilling shoe further includes a mechanism for inhibiting rotation of the rot... | 1. A drilling shoe configured to be coupled to a casing section, said drilling shoe comprising: a fixed section adapted to be coupled to the casing section; and a rotatable section coupled to the fixed section, said drilling shoe being shiftable between a rotatable configuration and a locked configuration, said rotatab... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an apparatus allowing for simultaneous drilling and casing of a subterranean well. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a rotatable drill shoe coupled with a section of casing and a method of drilling and completin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an apparatus allowing for simultaneous drilling and casing of a subterranean well. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a rotatable drill shoe coupled with a section of casing and a method of drilling a... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method of drilling and completing a well in a single trip, with or without rotation of the casing. One aspect of the present invention concerns a drilling shoe configured to be coupled to a ... | 20040312 | 20071002 | 20050915 | 73786.0 | 0 | BOMAR, THOMAS S | ROTATABLE DRILL SHOE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,833 | ACCEPTED | Tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus | A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall which is disposed spaced from the first wall. A first roller... | 1. A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operation, said apparatus comprising: a frame for disposition thereof within the water, said frame including: a first wall; a second wall disposed spaced from said first wall; a first roller having an axi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION 1. Background of the Invention The present invention relates to a tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operation. 2. Back... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Background of the Invention The present invention relates to a tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall whi... | 20040313 | 20080408 | 20050915 | 98153.0 | 0 | PERRIN, JOSEPH L | TILE SPONGE WASHING AND CONDITIONING APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,799,983 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for providing momentary torque reversal for a transmission having an automated shift system | An automated vehicle transmission having a wet clutch and an auxiliary motor that is operatively connected to the transmission to overcome residual torque forces in the wet clutch. Residual torque forces in the wet clutch may prevent disengagement of a gear train and also prevent the transmission from shifting into neu... | 1. A vehicle transmission for providing a plurality of selectable speed ratios, comprising: an input shaft that receives torque in a first direction of rotation, a plurality of gear sets that each selectively provide one of the plurality of gear ratios, wherein each gear set has a plurality of gears arranged in a gear ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to transmissions having an automated shift system. 2. Background Art Transmissions for vehicles having an automated shift mechanism have been developed that automatically shift a shift lever mechanism similar to a manual transmission sh... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to transmissions having an automated shift system. 2. Background Art Transmissions for vehicles having an automated shift mechanism have been developed that automatically shift a shift lever mechanism similar to a manual tra... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the present invention, a vehicle transmission is provided that provides a plurality of selectable speed ratios. The transmission comprises an input shaft that receives torque in a first direction of rotation that is directed to a plurality of gear sets tha... | 20040312 | 20060103 | 20050915 | 98973.0 | 0 | LE, DAVID D | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MOMENTARY TORQUE REVERSAL FOR A TRANSMISSION HAVING AN AUTOMATED SHIFT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,107 | ACCEPTED | Information distribution for use in an elevator | A method of providing video information to a display monitor within an elevator located in a building, which includes receiving first data defining a category of video information, receiving second data, associated with the category of video information and defining at least one source of the video information; and ret... | 1.-54. (canceled) 55. A method for displaying an image on a plurality of displays, each display being in one of a plurality of elevator cabs, the method comprising: inspecting a playlist having first data leading to first information to be displayed; on the basis of the first data, retrieving the first information; ass... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to providing information in an elevator and other such personnel transport vehicles. The impetus for constructing skyscrapers and other high-rise structures lies in providing a more efficient use of real estate, particularly in urban areas where the value of real estat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to providing information in an elevator and other such personnel transport vehicles. The impetus for constructing skyscrapers and other high-rise structures lies in providing a more efficient use of real estate, particularly in urban areas where the value o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention features a system for displaying video information to passengers of an elevator in accordance with a play list defining a sequence of messages. The video information messages can include combinations of digital advertising, “real-time” general information, as well as,... | 20040312 | 20071009 | 20060706 | 66186.0 | B66B134 | 1 | SALATA, ANTHONY J | INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION FOR USE IN AN ELEVATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B66B | 2,004 | |
10,800,196 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor constructions, and methods of forming semiconductor structures | The invention includes semiconductor structures having buried silicide-containing bitlines. Vertical surround gate transistor structures can be formed over the bitlines. The surround gate transistor structures can be incorporated into memory devices, such as, for example, DRAM devices. The invention can be utilized for... | 1. A method of forming a semiconductor structure, comprising: providing a semiconductor substrate having a first doped semiconductor region and a second doped semiconductor region over the first doped semiconductor region, one of the first and second doped semiconductor regions being a p-type region and the other being... | TECHNICAL FIELD The invention pertains to semiconductor constructions and methods of forming semiconductor structures. In particular aspects, the invention pertains to semiconductor constructions comprising one or more buried bitlines and one or more vertical surround gate transistor (SGT) structures, and pertains to m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A continuing goal of semiconductor device application is to increase the level of device integration, or in other words to increase the density of devices across a supporting substrate. Methods for increasing the density can include decreasing the size of individual devices, and/... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the invention encompasses a method of forming a semiconductor structure. A semiconductor substrate is provided, with such substrate having a first doped semiconductor region and a second doped semiconductor region over the first doped region. One of the first and seco... | 20040311 | 20070828 | 20050915 | 96668.0 | 0 | DOTY, HEATHER ANNE | METHODS OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,223 | ACCEPTED | Lockbox for hitch receiver | A lockbox is adapted for receipt within a main cavity defined by a conventional trailer hitch. Various embodiments of the lockbox include a pivotable opening front wall, and a removable top. The lockbox may have a rectangular, triangular or other polygonal configuration as well as having the configuration of an elongat... | 1. A lock box for a trailer hitch receiver, comprising: a polygonal container having at least three sides and a base defining an interior compartment for holding small items, each of the at least three sides and the base being sized and positioned for selective receipt of the container substantially within a main cavit... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to security boxes for storing small objects. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and apparatus for storing small objects such as keys of a vehicle, such as an automobile. 2. Description of the Related Art Homeowners an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to security boxes for storing small objects. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and apparatus for storing small objects such as keys of a vehicle, such as an automobile. 2. Description of the Related Art H... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a security storage box, or lockbox, for close association with a vehicle which can store a small item such as a house or vehicle key. It is a further object of the invention to achieve the above object with a lockbo... | 20040312 | 20060613 | 20050915 | 59891.0 | 1 | BARRETT, SUZANNE LALE DINO | LOCKBOX FOR HITCH RECEIVER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,293 | ACCEPTED | Collapsible rolling support stand | A collapsible folding stand for use with a portable table saw or other object that is attached to the stand and is capable of being manipulated between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the stand is generally vertically oriented with the object attached to a top frame. To open the stand a locking mecha... | 1. A collapsible rolling stand for use with an elongated normally horizontally oriented object attached thereto, said stand having a front end portion and a rear end portion, and being capable of being manipulated between open and closed positions, wherein the object is generally vertically oriented when the stand is c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to rolling support stands. Rolling hand trucks or support stands for large and/or heavy objects have been known for decades and are useful for transporting such objects from one location to another. Some of such known support stands are collapsible to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to rolling support stands. Rolling hand trucks or support stands for large and/or heavy objects have been known for decades and are useful for transporting such objects from one location to another. Some of such known support stands are col... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Several embodiments of the present invention comprise a collapsible folding stand for use with a horizontally oriented object such as a portable table saw that is attached to the stand wherein the stand has a front and a rear portion and is capable of being manipulated between open ... | 20040312 | 20120117 | 20050915 | 96288.0 | 1 | MARSH, STEVEN M | COLLAPSIBLE ROLLING SUPPORT STAND | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,447 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for gathering market research data within commercial establishments | Methods and systems for tracking movements of participants in a market research study, for example, within a commercial establishment, are provided. The methods and systems employ portable monitors carried on the persons of the participants to gather location data. | 1. A method for monitoring the presence and/or movements of participants in a market research study, comprising: providing signal transmitters at predetermined locations within a commercial establishment to wirelessly transmit location signals associated with the locations; providing a wireless receiver to each of a pl... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to market research methods and systems which gather data concerning the presence of panelists in various locations within commercial establishments. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Managers of commercial establishments, such as retail stores, shopping malls, transportati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Managers of commercial establishments, such as retail stores, shopping malls, transportation centers and the like, responsible for maximizing sales of products and services, are well aware that the layout of their facilities has a substantial impact on sales volume. To evaluate t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For this application the following terms and definitions shall apply: The term “data” as used herein means any indicia, signals, marks, symbols, domains, symbol sets, representations, and any other physical form or forms representing information, whether permanent or temporary, whet... | 20040315 | 20081209 | 20050915 | 71028.0 | 0 | TANG, SON M | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GATHERING MARKET RESEARCH DATA WITHIN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,560 | ACCEPTED | Articulated lacrosse stick | An articulated lacrosse stick having a head portion, a handle portion and an articulation mechanism capable of moving a first portion of the stick from a first position to a second different position with respect to a second portion of the stick is disclosed. The head portion may be articulated with respect to the hand... | 1. A lacrosse stick comprising: a handle; and an articulated head connected to the handle. 2. The lacrosse stick of claim 1, wherein the articulated head is connected to the handle by an articulation mechanism. 3. The lacrosse stick of claim 2, wherein the articulation mechanism is located between an end of the handle ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/455,027 filed Mar. 14, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a lacrosse stick, and more particularly relates to an articulated lacross... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>The sport of lacrosse requires players to use a lacrosse stick to catch a ball, cradle and control the ball and pass the ball to another player or shoot the ball into a goal. The lacrosse stick typically comprises two portions: a head portion and a handle portion. The head is typicall... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a lacrosse stick having an articulation mechanism that allows a portion of the stick to move from a first position to a second different position with respect to another part of the stick. For example, the head portion of the stick can move with respec... | 20040315 | 20071016 | 20050407 | 97957.0 | 0 | CHAMBERS, MICHAEL S | ARTICULATED LACROSSE STICK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,635 | ACCEPTED | Toner supplying method for image forming apparatus | When shortage of a toner residual quantity is detected during printing, toner redetection is performed immediately after completion of printing. This toner redetection is carried out by stopping supply of a high-voltage power to, e.g., a transfer charger and supply of a power to a motor such as a paper carriage motor i... | 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a latent image formation portion which forms an electrostatic latent image on a photoreceptor based on an inputted image signal; a development portion which causes a toner to adhere on the electrostatic latent image formed on the photoreceptor, to develop a toner image; a trans... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a toner residual quantity detection method in an image forming apparatus such as a printer or a digital copying machine. When copying an original document by using an image forming apparatus, an original image is first read by a scanner portion, and correspon... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a toner residual quantity detection method in an image forming apparatus such as a printer or a digital copying machine. When copying an original document by using an image forming apparatus, an original image is first read by a scanner portion, a... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to correctly detect a toner residual quantity in a process unit of a toner sensor, and prevent the process unit from being over charged with the toner due to unnecessary toner supply. In order to achieve the above object, according to t... | 20040316 | 20060620 | 20050922 | 60150.0 | 0 | ARANA, LOUIS M | TONER SUPPLYING METHOD FOR IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,929 | ACCEPTED | Drive rollers for wire feeding mechanism | A wire feeding mechanism for advancing a continuous length of wire along a pathway includes a housing having two roller supports each rotatable about a corresponding axis transverse to a wire pathway. The roller supports are on opposite sides of the pathway and are driveably engaged with each other. A drive roller is o... | 1. A wire feeding mechanism for advancing a continuous length of wire along a pathway, comprising: a housing having two roller supports each rotatable about a corresponding axis transverse to a wire pathway, said roller supports being on opposite sides of said pathway and being driveably engaged with each other; a driv... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the art of wire feeding mechanisms and, more particularly, to drive rollers used in wire feeding mechanisms for driveably advancing a welding wire. The present invention finds particular application in conjunction with drive rollers ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the art of wire feeding mechanisms and, more particularly, to drive rollers used in wire feeding mechanisms for driveably advancing a welding wire. The present invention finds particular application in conjunction with dr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides new and improved drive rollers for use in wire feed mechanisms that overcome the foregoing difficulties and others and provide the aforementioned and other advantageous features. More particularly, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention... | 20040315 | 20080610 | 20050915 | 95235.0 | 1 | LANGDON, EVAN H | DRIVE ROLLERS FOR WIRE FEEDING MECHANISM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,943 | ACCEPTED | Reversibly color changing undercoat layer for electrophotographic photoreceptors | An imaging member includes an electroconductive support containing an electroconductive layer thereon; thereover a first layer comprising a metal alkyloxide, an amino siloxane, and a color change material dispersed in a binder; wherein the color change material is a material that reversibly changes color in the presenc... | 1. An imaging member comprising: an electroconductive support containing an electroconductive layer thereon; thereover a first layer comprising a metal alkyloxide, an amino siloxane, and a color change material dispersed in a binder; wherein the color change material is a material that reversibly changes color in the p... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to electrophotographic imaging members and more particularly relates to layered electrophotographic photoreceptor members having a reversibly color changing undercoat layer. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electrophotographic imaging members, i.e., photoreceptors, typically inc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electrophotographic imaging members, i.e., photoreceptors, typically include a photoconductive layer formed on an electrically conductive substrate. The photoconductive layer is an insulator in the dark so that electric charges are retained on its surface. Upon exposure to light,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention comprises an imaging member comprising: an electroconductive support containing an electroconductive layer thereon; thereover a first layer comprising a metal alkyloxide, an amino siloxane, and a color change material dispersed in a binder; wherein the color change mat... | 20040315 | 20061024 | 20050915 | 75028.0 | 0 | GOODROW, JOHN L | REVERSIBLY COLOR CHANGING UNDERCOAT LAYER FOR ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,800,959 | ACCEPTED | Method of manufacturing a sealed electronic module | A sealed electronic module is manufactured by forming a housing that is open at one end, dispensing a first quantity of potting material into the housing via the open end, inserting a circuit board and electrical connector assembly into the housing so that the inboard end of the circuit board is immersed in the potting... | 1. A method of manufacturing a sealed module that houses a circuit board supporting one more electronic components, the method comprising the steps of: mechanically and electrically attaching an electrical connector to a first end of the circuit board; providing a housing open at only one end, said housing having an in... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the manufacture of a sealed electronic module including a circuit board/connector assembly and a housing open at one end. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the manufacture of electronic modules, various electronic components are mounted on a printed circuit board, connector... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the manufacture of electronic modules, various electronic components are mounted on a printed circuit board, connector terminals are soldered to a marginal portion of the circuit board, and the assembly is packaged in a plastic or metal housing. Usually, some provision is made... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to the manufacture of an electronic module including a circuit board/connector assembly and a housing that is open at one end, where potting material is used to mechanically secure the circuit board to the housing and to provide an environmental sea... | 20040315 | 20061010 | 20050915 | 60643.0 | 1 | FISCHER, JUSTIN R | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEALED ELECTRONIC MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,801,292 | ACCEPTED | Methods for identification, assessment, prevention, and therapy of cancer | The present invention relates to the newly identified cancer therapeutic targets and biomarkers. These targets/biomarkers are overexpressed in carcinomas generally, and more specifically to adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The invention provides methods of diagnosis, characterization, and therapy of carcinom... | 1. A method of assessing whether a patient is afflicted with carcinoma, the method comprising a) determining the amount of a marker in a patient sample, wherein the marker is selected from Table 1; b) determining the normal amount of the marker in a control non-cancerous sample; and c) comparing the amounts of the mark... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention is cancer, including diagnosis, characterization, and therapy of carcinoma. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The increased number of cancer cases reported in the United States, and, indeed, around the world, is a major concern. Currently there are only a handful of treatment... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The increased number of cancer cases reported in the United States, and, indeed, around the world, is a major concern. Currently there are only a handful of treatments available for specific types of cancer, and these provide no absolute guarantee of success. Among them, ovarian ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to the newly identified cancer therapeutic targets (hereinafter “targets” or “targets of the invention”), which are listed in Table 1. These targets are overexpressed in carcinomas generally, and more specifically to adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, ... | 20040315 | 20070320 | 20050915 | 95633.0 | 0 | GODDARD, LAURA B | METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, PREVENTION, AND THERAPY OF CANCER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,044 | ACCEPTED | System and method for identifying concerns | A system (and method) for identifying concerns includes a specifying device for specifying at least one initial concern, and an identifying device for identifying at least one related concern having a relationship with at least one initial concern. | 1. A system for identifying concerns, comprising: a specifying device for specifying at least one initial concern; and an identifying device for identifying at least one related concern having a relationship with said at least one initial concern. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one initial co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for identifying concerns and, more particularly, a system and method for identifying concerns in which at least one concern having a relationship with at least one initial concern is identified. 2. Description of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for identifying concerns and, more particularly, a system and method for identifying concerns in which at least one concern having a relationship with at least one initial concern is identified. 2. Des... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing and other problems, disadvantages, and drawbacks of the aforementioned assemblies and methods, it is a purpose of the exemplary aspects of the present invention to provide an effective and efficient system and method for identifying concerns. Specifically, t... | 20040317 | 20100831 | 20050922 | 58496.0 | 0 | DAO, THUY CHAN | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING CONCERNS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,289 | ACCEPTED | Patient care equipment management system | An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. Various methods may be used to vertically move the equi... | 1. An apparatus for supporting patient care equipment relative to a patient support, the apparatus comprising an engager coupled to the patient support, an equipment support to be coupled to the engager, and a stand to be removably coupled to the equipment support, the stand comprising a set of legs movable between a s... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/455,621, filed Mar. 18, 2003 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/510,756, filed Oct. 13, 2003, which are expressly incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present disclosure relates to a system for supporting patient care equipment adjacent a patient support. Hospitalized patients often require patient care equipment to be in close proximity during care. Such patient care equipment may include heart monitoring equipment, medica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises one or more of the following features or elements in the appended claims or combinations thereof. A patient care equipment management system comprises an equipment support. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on ... | 20040317 | 20060627 | 20050106 | 59549.0 | 0 | SANTOS, ROBERT G | PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,385 | ACCEPTED | Low-clearance shutter slat | A rolling shutter and a slat for use in a rolling shutter are provided. The slat comprises an engaging track located at a first horizontal edge and a receptacle track located at a second horizontal edge. Illustratively, the engaging track has a hook-shaped profile and is disposed at an acute angle, and the receptacle t... | 1. A slat for use in a rolling shutter, comprising: a body portion; a first face and a second face; a first end and a second end; an upper edge and a lower edge (a first and a second horizontal edge); an engaging track wherein said engaging track is locatable at said upper edge (first horizontal edge) and runs the leng... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to shutters and in particular to shutters of the roller type having improved resistance to storms and break-ins. It furthermore relates to a shutter having improved retraction capability. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventional r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to shutters and in particular to shutters of the roller type having improved resistance to storms and break-ins. It furthermore relates to a shutter having improved retraction capability. 2. Description of the Related Art Co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, smooth extension and retraction of the roller shutter may be achieved with significantly less effort than required by prior art devices by minimizing the clearance between the engaging track of one shutter slat and the receptacle track of the adja... | 20040317 | 20080415 | 20050922 | 77348.0 | 2 | JOHNSON, BLAIR M | LOW-CLEARANCE SHUTTER SLAT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,391 | ACCEPTED | Enhanced uplink dedicated channel - application protocol over lub/lur | Parameters are defined for use on an interface (lub/lur) between network elements to enable configuration setup of an enhanced radio uplink (UL E-DCH). The basic Information Elements (IEs) are defined to support UL E-DCH functionality in the network on lub/lur. Particular parameters are shown for communication over the... | 1. Method for configuring a radio uplink (136) from user equipment (160) to a network element (132), comprising the steps of: sending an information element having a cell specific parameter, a radio link specific parameter, or both in one or more messages on an interface (133, 134) between the network element and a rad... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field the Invention The present invention relates to an enhanced mobile communications uplink (the direction of the radio link from the user equipment to the network) and, more particularly, to the content of messages needed between a third generation a radio network controller (RNC) and ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field the Invention The present invention relates to an enhanced mobile communications uplink (the direction of the radio link from the user equipment to the network) and, more particularly, to the content of messages needed between a third generation a radio network controlle... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In this invention disclosure, signalling over the interfaces (lub/lur) between the 3GPP radio network controller (RNC) and Node B and between RNCs, including parameters, is shown to support the air interface enhancement on UL DCHs. Currently no description can be found from 3GPP spe... | 20040316 | 20120814 | 20050922 | 63485.0 | 0 | VU, MICHAEL T | ENHANCED UPLINK DEDICATED CHANNEL - APPLICATION PROTOCOL OVER LUB/LUR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,449 | ACCEPTED | Handheld portable automatic emergency alert system and method | In one embodiment, an automated emergency alert system includes a handheld portable communication device operable to initiate communication over a wireless telecommunications network, a dynamic sensor operable to generate an acceleration profile for the device, and a memory operable to store one or more predefined acce... | 1. An automated emergency alert system, comprising: a handheld portable communication device operable to initiate communication over a wireless telecommunications network; a dynamic sensor operable to generate an acceleration profile for the handheld portable communication device; a memory operable to store one or more... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to emergency alert communication and more particularly to a handheld portable automatic emergency alert system and method. BACKGROUND Persons involved in automobile accidents, medical emergencies, or other sorts of incidents requiring an emergency respon... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Persons involved in automobile accidents, medical emergencies, or other sorts of incidents requiring an emergency response are often incapacitated or otherwise unable to place a telephone call to appropriate emergency personnel, using the emergency “911” service for example. As an illustration, a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, certain disadvantages and problems associated with previous techniques for emergency alert communication. In one embodiment, an automated emergency alert system includes a handheld portable communication device operable to initiate communication o... | 20040316 | 20070220 | 20050922 | 58820.0 | 0 | D AGOSTA, STEPHEN M | HANDHELD PORTABLE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,527 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for path change root-cause identification in packet networks | A method and system for identifying the root-cause event that affected a path change in a multi-area Internet protocol (IP) autonomous system (AS) operated according to a link state routing protocol such as the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol is disclosed. The method and system may enable a user, such as a net... | 1. A method for determining whether a network event changes a monitored path within an area of a multi-area routing domain, comprising: receiving information corresponding to a first network event that may affect a path for one or more packets traveling in a multi-area routing domain, wherein the path is associated wit... | TECHNICAL FIELD The invention described herein generally relates to methods and systems for determining the underlying root cause behind a path change in a packet communication network, such as an Internet Protocol (IP) routing domain or Autonomous System. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and systems... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>An Internet Protocol (IP) network is a large distributed system in which individual routers automatically adjust their decisions on how to forward packets based on information they learn from their neighbors about the state of the network. This design permits rapid recovery in case of link or rou... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present application describes an improved method and/or system for identifying an event or events responsible for a change affecting a path in a packet network, such as a packet network that is operated according to the Internet Protocol (IP). In accordance with one embodiment, a method for dete... | 20040315 | 20081111 | 20050915 | 72917.0 | 1 | YUEN, KAN | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PATH CHANGE ROOT-CAUSE IDENTIFICATION IN PACKET NETWORKS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,802,796 | ACCEPTED | Method for isolating a polynucleotide of interest from the genome of a mycobacterium using a bac-based DNA library. application to the detection of mycobacteria | The present invention is directed to a method for isolating a polynucleotide of interest that is present or is expressed in a genome of a first mycobacterium strain and that is absent or altered in a genome of a second mycobacterium strain which is different from the first mycobacterium strain using a bacterial artific... | 1-50. (canceled) 51. A purified polypeptide, encoded by a polynucleotide comprising an Open Reading Frame contained within SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the polynucleotide is selected from: (a) nucleotide 1,696,019 through nucleotide 1,697,420 of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis chromosome; (b) nucleotide 1,696,019 through nucleo... | I. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention pertains to a method for isolating a polynucleotide of interest that is present in the genome of a mycobacterium strain and/or is expressed by said mycobacterium strain and that is absent or altered in the genome of a different mycobacterium strain and/or is not expr... | <SOH> I. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention pertains to a method for isolating a polynucleotide of interest that is present in the genome of a mycobacterium strain and/or is expressed by said mycobacterium strain and that is absent or altered in the genome of a different mycobacterium strain and/or... | <SOH> II. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to avoid the numerous technical constraints encountered in the state of the art, as described hereabove, when using genomic mycobacterial DNA libraries constructed in cosmid clones, the inventors have attempted to realize genomic mycobacterial DNA libraries in an altern... | 20040318 | 20101130 | 20051110 | 64611.0 | 0 | HA, JULIE | METHOD FOR ISOLATING A POLYNUCLEOTIDE OF INTEREST FROM THE GENOME OF A MYCOBACTERIUM USING A BAC-BASED DNA LIBRARY. APPLICATION TO THE DETECTION OF MYCOBACTERIA | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,803,024 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for storage network management | A managed network storage apparatus comprising a plurality of storage service management devices, a storage device, a multi protocol label switching network and a plurality of client groups performs a label distribution method that insures that clients and service providers are provided with network Quality of Service,... | 1. In a storage system having a plurality of interface ports and a plurality of logical devices, wherein the interface ports are connected to a multiple protocol label switching (MPLS) network and the interface ports are formed to conduct MPLS protocol, a method of establishing a path between a logical device and a cli... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to a network management method and apparatus directed to providing security and performance guaranteed service to clients and service providers of storage networks. 2. Related Art Storage area networks, also called SANs, use Fibre Channel (F... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to a network management method and apparatus directed to providing security and performance guaranteed service to clients and service providers of storage networks. 2. Related Art Storage area networks, also called SANs, use Fibr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>By employing the means and methods of the present invention network clients are able to access their storage via a Quality of Service guaranteed network path. At the same time, service providers can manage their Quality of Service more effectively. Service providers are able to mana... | 20040318 | 20070213 | 20050922 | 72989.0 | 0 | DENNISON, JERRY B | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORAGE NETWORK MANAGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,803,164 | ACCEPTED | Data processing apparatus and method for determining a processing path to perform a data processing operation on input data elements | The present invention provides a data processing apparatus and method for performing a data processing operation on first and second floating point data elements, the first floating point data element specifying a first exponent and the second floating point data element specifying a second exponent. The data processin... | 1. A data processing apparatus for performing a data processing operation on first and second floating point data elements, the first floating point data element specifying a first exponent and the second floating point data element specifying a second exponent, the data processing apparatus comprising: processing logi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data processing apparatus and method for determining a processing path to perform a data processing operation on input data elements. 2. Description of the Prior Art A data processing apparatus may be arranged to perform a data pro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data processing apparatus and method for determining a processing path to perform a data processing operation on input data elements. 2. Description of the Prior Art A data processing apparatus may be arranged to perfor... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Viewed from a first aspect, the present invention provides a data processing apparatus for performing a data processing operation on first and second floating point data elements, the first floating point data element specifying a first exponent and the second floating point data el... | 20040318 | 20080408 | 20050922 | 58188.0 | 0 | MALZAHN, DAVID H | DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PROCESSING PATH TO PERFORM A DATA PROCESSING OPERATION ON INPUT DATA ELEMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,803,694 | ACCEPTED | Electrically conductive compositions and method of manufacture thereof | A method for manufacturing a conductive composition comprises blending a polymer precursor with a single wall carbon nanotube composition; and polymerizing the polymer precursor to form an organic polymer. The method may be advantageously used for manufacturing automotive components, computer components, and other comp... | 1. A method for manufacturing a conductive composition comprising: blending a polymer precursor with a single wall carbon nanotube composition; and polymerizing the polymer precursor to form an organic polymer. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the composition has an electrical bulk volume resistivity less than or equal... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims benefit to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/494,678 filed Aug. 12, 2003, which is fully incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This disclosure relates to electrically conductive compositions and methods of manufacture t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This disclosure relates to electrically conductive compositions and methods of manufacture thereof. Articles made from organic polymers are commonly utilized in material-handling and electronic devices such as packaging film, chip carriers, computers, printers and photocopier com... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method for manufacturing a conductive composition comprises blending a polymer precursor with a single wall carbon nanotube composition; and polymerizing the polymer precursor to form an organic polymer. detailed-description description="Detailed Description" end="lead"? | 20040318 | 20060411 | 20050217 | 97379.0 | 0 | BOYKIN, TERRESSA M | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,803,766 | ACCEPTED | Refrigerated compartment with controller to place refrigeration system in sleep-mode | A refrigeration system is employed to cool a refrigerated compartment in a kitchen or restaurant. An electronic refrigeration controller controls various aspects of the refrigerated compartment, including temperature. When a push button is pressed, a “sleep-mode” is activated to safely shut the refrigeration system dow... | 1. A method of maintaining a temperature in a refrigerated compartment comprising the steps of: a) cooling the refrigerated compartment; b) providing a signal to stop step a) for a predetermined amount of time; and c) cooling the refrigerated compartment after the predetermined amount of time. 2. The method as recited ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a refrigerated compartment including a controller that places a refrigeration system in a sleep-mode for a predetermined amount of time in response to a signal. Restaurants, kitchens and food preparation areas commonly include a cooler or freezer ha... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to a refrigerated compartment including a controller that places a refrigeration system in a sleep-mode for a predetermined amount of time in response to a signal. Restaurants, kitchens and food preparation areas commonly include a cooler o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A refrigeration system is employed to cool a refrigerated compartment in a restaurant or kitchen. Refrigerant is compressed in a compressor to a high pressure and a high enthalpy. The compressed refrigerant is cooled in a condenser and expanded to a low pressure in an expansion devi... | 20040318 | 20061226 | 20050922 | 98236.0 | 0 | NORMAN, MARC E | REFRIGERATED COMPARTMENT WITH CONTROLLER TO PLACE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IN SLEEP-MODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,803,934 | ACCEPTED | Reference power supply circuit for semiconductor device | A first PN junction and first current supply are connected between a first potential and a second potential. A second PN junction, first resistive element and second current supply are connected between the first potential and the second potential, the size of the second PN junction being different from that of the fir... | 1. A reference power supply circuit comprising: a first PN junction configured to connect an N type semiconductor area to a first potential; a second PN junction configured to connect an N type semiconductor area to the first potential and having a size different from that of the first PN junction; a first current supp... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-411919, filed Dec. 10, 2003, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reference power supply circuit applied to, for example, a semiconductor device and configured to generate a reference current and reference voltage. 2. Description of the Related Art A semiconductor device has a referen... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a reference power supply circuit comprising: a first PN junction configured to connect an N type semiconductor area to a first potential; a second PN junction configured to connect an N type semiconductor a... | 20040319 | 20060228 | 20050616 | 63905.0 | 0 | LAXTON, GARY L | REFERENCE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,804,057 | ACCEPTED | Portable camera with inbuilt printer device | A portable camera with inbuilt printer device, has input means for uploading software. The camera includes a digital image capture device, an inbuilt programming language interpreter internally connected to the digital image capture device for the manipulation of the digital image captured by the capture device and a s... | 1. A portable camera including: (a) digital image capture device for the capturing of digital images; (b) an inbuilt printer device; (c) a programming language interpreter internally connected to said digital image capture device for the manipulation of a digital image captured by said capture device; (d) a script inpu... | Continuation Application of 10/291,476 filed on Nov. 12, 2002 CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The following Australian provisional patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference. For the purposes of location and identification, US patents/patent applications identified by their US patent/patent appli... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Recently, digital camera technology has become increasingly popular. In this form of technology, an image is normally imaged by CCD array. Subsequently, the images are stored on the camera on storage media such as a semiconductor memory array. At a later stage, the images are dow... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a system which readily is able to take advantage of updated technologies in addition to taking advantage of new filters being created and, in addition, providing a readily adaptable form of image processing of digitally captured im... | 20040319 | 20090331 | 20050609 | 67887.0 | 0 | CUTLER, ALBERT H | PORTABLE CAMERA WITH INBUILT PRINTER DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,804,506 | ACCEPTED | Rotary press | A rotary press is provided that prevents a print from contamination with a color different from a printing color. The rotary press comprising a printing unit made of a set of printing cylinders such as plate and blanket cylinders or plate and impression cylinders for printing paper; and a dryer disposed downstream of t... | 1. A rotary press comprising a printing unit made of a set of printing cylinders such as plate and blanket cylinders or plate and impression cylinders for printing paper; and a dryer disposed downstream of the printing unit for drying the paper printed, characterized in that a guide roller is included therein for guidi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rotary press having a guide roller or rollers for guiding paper from a printing section into a drier disposed downstream of it, and in particular is applicable to such a rotary press that performs perfect printing. The invention is... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rotary press having a guide roller or rollers for guiding paper from a printing section into a drier disposed downstream of it, and in particular is applicable to such a rotary press that performs perfect printing. The ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Made to solve the problems mentioned above, the present invention has for its object to provide a rotary press which with no substantial rise in cost and without entailing unsteadiness in registration is capable of preventing a print from contamination with any color different... | 20040319 | 20060711 | 20050127 | 62730.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, ANTHONY H | ROTARY PRESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,804,745 | ACCEPTED | Automatic lateral acceleration limiting and non threat target rejection | The present invention provides a system and method for enabling a vehicle having adaptive cruise control to reduce its speed in a turn according to the vehicle's position within the turn as well as ignoring objects detected during the turn that are not in the vehicle's path. The method of the present invention includes... | 1. A method of controlling a vehicle having an adaptive cruise control system capable of obtaining the vehicle's lateral acceleration, said method comprising the steps of: determining when the vehicle is in a turn based on a detected change in the vehicle's lateral acceleration; and reducing the vehicle's speed accordi... | TECHNICAL BACKGROUND The present invention generally relates to a vehicle which contains an adaptive cruise control (“ACC”) system. Specifically, this invention relates to a method and system for controlling a vehicle having an ACC system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cruise control systems for automotive vehicles are w... | <SOH> TECHNICAL BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention generally relates to a vehicle which contains an adaptive cruise control (“ACC”) system. Specifically, this invention relates to a method and system for controlling a vehicle having an ACC system. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The method and system of the present invention provides smooth vehicle control in turning situations both by limiting lateral acceleration during the vehicle turn and by eliminating braking for out-of-path targets. In one form of the present invention, a method of controlling a vehi... | 20040319 | 20090331 | 20050922 | 72745.0 | 3 | NGUYEN, TAN QUANG | AUTOMATIC LATERAL ACCELERATION LIMITING AND NON THREAT TARGET REJECTION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,804,808 | ACCEPTED | Sanitized dispensing mechanism | A sanitized dispensing mechanism mounted to a vending machine includes a receptacle, a barrier and an actuating device. The receptacle has an interior chamber and a rear opening behind the interior chamber through which an item discharged from an exterior opening of the vending machine is received into the interior cha... | 1. A sanitized dispensing mechanism for a vending machine, comprising: (a) a receptacle attached to a vending machine adjacent to an exterior opening thereof and defining an interior chamber and a rear opening behind said interior chamber contiguous with the exterior opening of the vending machine through which rear op... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to coin-operated vending machines and, more particularly, is concerned with a sanitized dispensing mechanism for a vending machine. BACKGROUND ART Most prior art vending machines dispense their items, such as candy or gum, into a cup on the machine which can be co... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Most prior art vending machines dispense their items, such as candy or gum, into a cup on the machine which can be contacted and thus potentially contaminated by a user's hand. Some prior art machines employing such cups are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,452,822, 5,782,378, 5,833,117 and 5,89... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a vending machine incorporating a sanitized dispensing mechanism of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view... | 20040319 | 20060627 | 20050922 | 67116.0 | 0 | WAGGONER, TIMOTHY R | SANITIZED DISPENSING MECHANISM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,804,892 | ACCEPTED | DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD | A dispensing device and method, especially adapted for use in sealing high pressure fluid leaks, is disclosed. Such use requires high pressure dispensing of sealant. Such sealants are formed by an exothermic reaction of at least two liquid substances that generates high pressures within the dispensing device. Such pres... | 1. A device for dispensing a product resulting from mixing at least two liquid substances that react with each other upon contact to create gas and to thereby create a pressure that would cause a gas backflow pressure capable of causing damage to a portion of said device, said device comprising: (a) an elongated sheath... | FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to a dispensing device and method for dispensing a reaction product formed through reaction of at least two substances that generates a gas, which is capable of creating sufficiently high pressure to damage the device. The use of a check valve located at the end of the mixing a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Dispensing devices requiring mixing of at least two substances prior to dispensing are known in the art. These devices dispense a variety of pasty or highly viscious products including adhesives, joint fillers, foams, sealants, grouts, molding compounds, etc. The dispensed produc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a dispensing device for products resulting from mixing and reacting at least two liquid substances with each other. One of the reaction products is a gas that causes potentially harmful pressures within the device that could create a backflow pressur... | 20040319 | 20051018 | 20050922 | 99781.0 | 0 | NICOLAS, FREDERICK C | DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,804,953 | ACCEPTED | Columnar adhesive label roll | A label roll includes a web having front and back surfaces wound in a roll. The back surface includes adhesive patches aligned in a column along the running axis of the web. The front surface includes a release strip behind the column of patches and laminated thereto in successive layers in the roll. | 1. A label roll comprising: a web having a front surface and an opposite back surface wound in a roll; said back surface including a plurality of adhesive patches aligned in a column along a running axis of said web in a minor area of said back surface, with the remaining area of said back surface being devoid of adhes... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to stationery products, and, more specifically, to adhesive labels. The ubiquitous adhesive label is available in a myriad of configurations for use in various applications, including specialty applications. The typical adhesive label includes pressure... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to stationery products, and, more specifically, to adhesive labels. The ubiquitous adhesive label is available in a myriad of configurations for use in various applications, including specialty applications. The typical adhesive label inclu... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A label roll includes a web having front and back surfaces wound in a roll. The back surface includes adhesive patches aligned in a column along the running axis of the web. The front surface includes a release strip behind the column of patches and laminated thereto in succes... | 20040319 | 20090915 | 20050922 | 91354.0 | 2 | NORDMEYER, PATRICIA L | COLUMNAR ADHESIVE LABEL ROLL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,176 | ACCEPTED | System and method for remediating contaminated soil and groundwater in situ | A system and method for the in-situ removal or remediation of contaminants in a soil formation containing a subsurface groundwater aquifer, the method comprising the steps of: injecting a first oxidant into the aquifer at an injection point to create a volume of influence of the first oxidant in the aquifer thereby tre... | 1. A method for the in-situ removal or remediation of contaminants in a soil formation containing a subsurface groundwater aquifer, the method comprising the steps of: injecting a first oxidant into the aquifer at an injection point to create a volume of influence of the first oxidant in the aquifer thereby treating th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/456,085, filed on Mar. 19, 2003, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND Groundwater, a valuable and limited natural resource, can become contami... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Groundwater, a valuable and limited natural resource, can become contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOC) and semi volatile organic compounds (SVOC) by: (i) leaking underground storage tanks and associated piping (e.g., gasoline stations); (ii) leaking/ruptured pipelines; (iii) chemical s... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where: FIG. 1 plots overall pressure versus the concentration of ozone dissolved in ... | 20040319 | 20070904 | 20050331 | 73974.0 | 1 | KRECK, JANINE MUIR | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMEDIATING CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER IN SITU | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,512 | ACCEPTED | System and method for effectuating the creation and management of customer pick-up/backhaul programs between buyers and sellers in a supply community | A business method and system that effectuates collaboration on Customer Pick-UP (CPU) between one or many buyers (customers) and sellers (suppliers) in a supply community. The method and system have particular utility in markets where the standard terms of sale are Destination Delivered. The method and system enables s... | 1. In a system for effectuating collaboration on a customer pick-up program and allowance management between one or many sellers and one or many buyers (partners) in a supply community which enables the one or many sellers to create, configure, and maintain a customer pick-up program, enables the one or many buyers to ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to collaborative transportation efficiency programs between buyers and sellers in a supply community, and more particularly to a method and system for effectuating collaboration on customer pick-up opportunities. (2) Description of the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to collaborative transportation efficiency programs between buyers and sellers in a supply community, and more particularly to a method and system for effectuating collaboration on customer pick-up opportunities. (2) Descri... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a method and apparatus for effectuating collaboration on customer pick-up (also called back-haul) arrangements between one or many buyers and sellers (collectively called partners) in a supply community. The present invention enables sellers to create, con... | 20040322 | 20081216 | 20050922 | 63528.0 | 0 | CAMPBELL, SHANNON S | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTUATING THE CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CUSTOMER PICK-UP/BACKHAUL PROGRAMS BETWEEN BUYERS AND SELLERS IN A SUPPLY COMMUNITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,612 | ACCEPTED | ELECTROMECHANICAL VALVE OPERATING CONDITIONS BY CONTROL METHOD | A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled in a manner to increase fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to regulate valve temperature. | 1. A system for selecting and controlling electrically actuated valves to operate in at least a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, the system comprising: a cylinder head of said cylinder having at least two regions, each region having an electrically actuated valve; and a controller to select a valve operating ... | FIELD The present description relates to a method for controlling valves in an internal combustion engine and more particularly to a method for controlling electromechanically actuated valves to reduce valve degradation. BACKGROUND One method to control intake and exhaust valve operation during engine operation is desc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>One method to control intake and exhaust valve operation during engine operation is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,374,813. This method presents a means to control electromagnetically actuated valves to promote EGR control. The approach selects different valve modes and patterns to regulate interna... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One embodiment of the present description includes a system for selecting and controlling electromechanical valves to operate in at least a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, the system comprising: a cylinder head of said cylinder having at least two regions, each region having an electromec... | 20040319 | 20060418 | 20050922 | 63491.0 | 0 | HUYNH, HAI H | ELECTROMECHANICAL VALVE OPERATING CONDITIONS BY CONTROL METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,622 | ACCEPTED | Roll forming machine with improved adjustability and profile changing capability | A roll forming machine wherein a single operator can quickly replace roll forming stations to change the desired lateral profile and wherein adjustments to the lateral positions of the roll forming stations can be quickly effected. This is accomplished by mounting the roll forming elements on short tooling rail section... | 1. A roll forming machine of the type which forms an indeterminate length panel of a desired lateral profile from a uniform width supply strip of sheet metal having a pair of parallel straight edges, said roll forming machine driving said supply strip along a predetermined path of travel through a plurality of roll for... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to roll forming machines which form an indeterminate length panel of a desired lateral profile from a supply strip of sheet metal and, more particularly, to such a machine wherein a single operator can quickly replace roll forming stations to change the desired lateral... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to roll forming machines which form an indeterminate length panel of a desired lateral profile from a supply strip of sheet metal and, more particularly, to such a machine wherein a single operator can quickly replace roll forming stations to change the des... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to this invention, there is provided a roll forming machine of the type which forms an indeterminate length panel of a desired lateral profile from a uniform width supply strip of sheet metal having a pair of parallel straight edges, the roll forming machine driving the su... | 20040315 | 20060103 | 20050915 | 87486.0 | 2 | CRANE, DANIEL C | ROLL FORMING MACHINE WITH IMPROVED ADJUSTABILITY AND PROFILE CHANGING CAPABILITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,720 | ACCEPTED | Transistor with shallow germanium implantation region in channel | A method of manufacturing a transistor and a structure thereof, wherein a very shallow region having a high dopant concentration of germanium is implanted into a channel region of a transistor at a low energy level, forming an amorphous germanium implantation region in a top surface of the workpiece, and forming a crys... | 1. A transistor, comprising: a workpiece, the workpiece comprising a top surface; a crystalline implantation region disposed within the workpiece, the crystalline implantation region comprising germanium, wherein the crystalline implantation region extends within the workpiece from the top surface of the workpiece by a... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application relates to the following co-pending and commonly assigned patent applications: Ser. No. 10/748,995, filed on Dec. 30, 2003, entitled, “Transistor with Silicon and Carbon Layer in the Channel Region;” and Ser. No. 10/771,075, filed on Feb. 3, 2004, entitled... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Semiconductor devices are used in a variety of electronic applications, such as personal computers, cell phones, digital cameras, and other electronic equipment, as examples. A transistor is an element that is utilized extensively in semiconductor devices. There may be millions of transistors on ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other problems are generally solved or circumvented, and technical advantages are generally achieved, by preferred embodiments of the present invention, which includes a transistor and method of fabrication thereof, having a channel region with a very shallow high concentr... | 20040322 | 20060822 | 20050922 | 69265.0 | 0 | KIM, SU C | TRANSISTOR WITH SHALLOW GERMANIUM IMPLANTATION REGION IN CHANNEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,876 | ACCEPTED | Pesticide and fungicide treatments made from hop extracts | The invention is an organic pesticide or fungicide made from components of hop extract by preparing stable aqueous emulsions of hop acids and other hop extract components. The hop acids and other hop extract components are suspended as stable, colloidal preparations in water, which can be sprayed on plants for pest con... | 1. A method for controlling spider mites in an agricultural crop, comprising: applying a treatment solution of at least 1.0% concentration beta acids to the crop as an emulsion, and including soap in the emulsion in an amount sufficient to reduce film in the treatment solution. 2. A method for controlling powdery milde... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This specification is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/212,982, filed Aug. 5, 2002, now abandoned. Application Ser. No. 10/212,982 was a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/573,332, filed May 17, 2000, now abandoned. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention disclosed here generally relate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Chemical pesticides are used in commercial agriculture, home gardening, residential use, and similar applications for the purpose of controlling insects and spiders. There are well-known environmental and health concerns associated with using chemical pesticides, herbicides, or f... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a treatment solution made from hop acids and related hop extract components that can be used as a pesticide, fungicide, or blight or disease treatment of plants. The treatment solution can be made by creating an aqueous emulsion of hop acids. An “emulsion” is differ... | 20040322 | 20120410 | 20050224 | 63356.0 | 0 | LEVY, NEIL S | PESTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE TREATMENTS MADE FROM HOP EXTRACTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,928 | ACCEPTED | Write current waveform asymmetry compensation | A write current circuit (300, 400) adapted to drive a thin film write head (202) of a mass media information storage device. The write current circuit (300, 400) further includes programming circuitry (311, 411) driven such that parameters of the write current waveform can be varied, including the write current oversho... | 1. A write current circuit for a mass media write head, comprising: a head write driver circuit adapted to drive the write head with a write current signal having a positive write edge and a negative write edge; and a circuit coupled with the head write driver circuit and adapted to selectively provide pulsing signals ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to media information storage and, more particularly, to a programmable write current overshoot amplitude and duration asymmetry correction technique. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Hard disk drives are mass storage devices that include a magnetic storage media, e.g. rot... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hard disk drives are mass storage devices that include a magnetic storage media, e.g. rotating disks or platters, a spindle motor, read/write heads, an actuator, a pre-amplifier, a read channel, a write channel, a servo circuit, and control circuitry to control the operation of h... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention achieves technical advantages as a system and method for correcting the inherent imbalance associated with the read/write head interconnect which causes unbalanced loading on the write data path in which this unbalanced loading induces an asymmetry in the write current waveform... | 20040322 | 20101123 | 20050922 | 68632.0 | 0 | NEGRON, DANIELL L | WRITE CURRENT WAVEFORM ASYMMETRY COMPENSATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,805,932 | ACCEPTED | System and method for viewing message attachments | Methods and systems for handling attachments on wireless mobile communication devices. An attachment provided with a secure message is received at a message server. The secure message itself was received by the server as an attachment. The secure message is processed in order to locate within the secure message the req... | 1. A method for handling secure message attachments for a mobile device, comprising the steps of: receiving at a server a second attachment provided within a secure message; wherein the secure message itself was received by the server as a first attachment; requesting the second attachment at the mobile device; process... | BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to the field of secure electronic messaging, and in particular to accessing message attachments. 2. Description of the Related Art Capabilities of wireless mobile communication devices have expanded greatly. For example, such devices not only receive... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to the field of secure electronic messaging, and in particular to accessing message attachments. 2. Description of the Related Art Capabilities of wireless mobile communication devices have expanded greatly. For example, such devices not ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with the teachings disclosed herein, methods and systems are provided for handling attachments on wireless mobile communication devices. As an example, a method can include receiving an attachment provided with a secure message, wherein the secure message itself was received by the ser... | 20040322 | 20111101 | 20050922 | 97266.0 | 0 | AJAYI, JOEL | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIEWING MESSAGE ATTACHMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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