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10,806,002 | ACCEPTED | Off-ridge roof vent | An off-ridge roof vent includes a hood open along the sides and front and a rear flange for mounting the hood to a roof. A pair of side walls each includes lower flanges to mount to a flat roof and upper bent tabs that fit under the hood to provide a tight fit between the walls and hood. A front baffle wall extends upw... | 1. A roof vent adapted to be mounted to a roof comprising a hood member having a front portion defining a front opening and a rear portion mountable over an opening in a roof, a pair of spaced side wall members extending between said front and rear portions of said hood member, and a baffle wall spaced forwardly of sai... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to vents to be installed in building roofs and par... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to vents to be installed in building roofs and particularly to off-ridge roof vents employing apparatus to minimize the entrance of moisture and debris into the vented space. 2. Relevant Art A wide variety of roof vents exis... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A roof vent adapted to be mounted to a roof comprising a hood member having a front portion defining a front opening and a rear portion mountable over an opening in a roof, a pair of spaced side wall members extending between the front and rear portions of the hood member, and... | 20040322 | 20060516 | 20051020 | 73380.0 | 4 | BOLES, DEREK | OFF-RIDGE ROOF VENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,806,312 | ACCEPTED | Arrangement in an access router for optimizing mobile router connections based on delegated network prefixes | An access router of a local mobile network includes a delegation resource for delegating address prefixes and a routing resource configured for parsing reverse routing headers from received data packets. The delegation resource supplies each mobile router attaching to the local mobile network with a corresponding uniqu... | 1. A method in an access router, the method comprising: supplying to a first mobile router a delegated address prefix, based on attachment by the first mobile router to one of the access router and a second mobile router attached to the access router, each mobile router in a local mobile network serviced by the access ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from Provisional Application 60/518,346, filed Nov. 10, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to route optimization by... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to route optimization by a mobile router of a mobile network, for example a mobile IP network (NEMO) or an Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile ad hoc network (MANET), and an access router providing an attachment point to a w... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a need for an arrangement that enables mobile routers to move transparently within a visited network having an access router configured for assigning delegated prefixes to attached mobile routers, without the necessity of reassignment of address prefixes and resulting bindi... | 20040323 | 20060502 | 20050512 | 59376.0 | 0 | PHUNKULH, BOB A | ARRANGEMENT IN AN ACCESS ROUTER FOR OPTIMIZING MOBILE ROUTER CONNECTIONS BASED ON DELEGATED NETWORK PREFIXES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,806,575 | ACCEPTED | Automatic update of squelch tables for optical network applications | A method and system for processing a squelch table for optical network applications. The method includes receiving a first cross-connection entry associated with a first cross-connection and a first channel, and generating a first squelch entry associated with the first channel in a first squelch table associated with ... | 1. A method for processing a squelch table for optical network applications, the method comprising: receiving a first cross-connection entry associated with a first cross-connection and a first channel; generating a first squelch entry associated with the first channel in a first squelch table associated with a first n... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING,” A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISK. Not Applicable COPYRIGHT NOTICE A portion of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates in general to telecommunication techniques. More particularly, the invention provides a method and system including a squelch table update technique for optical networks. Merely by way of example, the invention is described as it applies to Bi-direct... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates in general to telecommunication techniques. More particularly, the invention provides a method and system including a squelch table update technique for optical networks. Merely by way of example, the invention is described as it applies to Bi-dir... | 20040322 | 20080408 | 20051020 | 63403.0 | 0 | RIYAMI, ABDULLAH A | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF SQUELCH TABLES FOR OPTICAL NETWORK APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,806,586 | ACCEPTED | In-color fiber optic cable identification method | Herein described is a method and system for identifying buffer tubes in a cable by including at least one colored filling material within a transparent or translucent buffer tube. | 1. A cable, comprising at least one colored filling material disposed within a transparent or translucent buffer tube. 2. A cable, comprising a plurality of buffer tubes, wherein each buffer tube of said plurality contains a colored filling material. 3. The cable of claim 2, wherein the colored filling material within ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a communications cable. Particularly, this invention relates to fiber optic cable. More particularly, this invention relates to a method for identifying optical fibers and buffer tubes in a cable. BACKGROUND Optical fiber cables have been a very popular medium for commun... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Optical fiber cables have been a very popular medium for communications and data transmission due to their high speeds and suitability over long distances. The transmission medium of optical fiber cables consist of thin optical fibers protected from external forces and elements by precisely desig... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This specification describes a method and system for identifying buffer tubes in a cable by including at least one colored filling material within a transparent or translucent buffer tube. | 20040323 | 20070911 | 20050929 | 66801.0 | 0 | BLEVINS, JERRY M | IN-COLOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE IDENTIFICATION METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,806,624 | ACCEPTED | LEAKAGE CURRENT REDUCTION METHOD | The method for powering down a circuit for a data retention mode includes: changing a supply voltage node from an active power voltage level to an inactive power level; coupling a source of a P channel device to the supply voltage node; providing a retaining power supply voltage level to a back gate of the P channel de... | 1. A method for powering down a circuit for a data retention mode comprising: changing a supply voltage node from an active power voltage level to an inactive power level; coupling a source of a P channel device to the supply voltage node; providing a retaining power supply voltage level to a back gate of the P channel... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to electronic circuitry and, in particular, to a leakage current reduction method. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In a prior approach for powering down a circuit system, when the system goes into sleep/data retention mode, the main power supply VDD goes from 1.3V (in ac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a prior approach for powering down a circuit system, when the system goes into sleep/data retention mode, the main power supply VDD goes from 1.3V (in active mode) to near 0V, a retaining power supply VRET remains unchanged at, for example, 1.3V, a retain signal RET goes from ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method for powering down a circuit for a data retention mode includes: changing a supply voltage node from an active power voltage level to an inactive power level; coupling a source of a P channel device to the supply voltage node; providing a retaining power supply voltage level... | 20040323 | 20051018 | 20050929 | 99256.0 | 0 | TRAN, ANH Q | LEAKAGE CURRENT REDUCTION METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,806,696 | ACCEPTED | Wrench | A socket for easily connecting and disconnecting a standard camlock fitting, such as those used in flanges on marine vessels, includes four drive lugs, or tangs, for mating with recesses on the camlock. The socket is adapted for connection to a standard ratchet wrench for providing torque to tighten or loosen the camlo... | 1. A socket for use with a ratchet wrench comprising: a socket body having a hollowed-out portion for receiving therein and surrounding the threaded cam bolt head of a standard camlock on a camlock coupling; a ratchet drive fitting for receiving the engagement head of a standard ratchet wrench and for driving said sock... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to tools for connecting and disconnecting flanges such as those used at a refinery or on a barge. 2. Description of Related Art U.S. Pat. No. 6,101,904 discloses an improved flange removal tool for facilitating the installation and removal o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to tools for connecting and disconnecting flanges such as those used at a refinery or on a barge. 2. Description of Related Art U.S. Pat. No. 6,101,904 discloses an improved flange removal tool for facilitating the installation a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A socket for easily connecting and disconnecting a standard camlock fitting, such as those used in flanges on marine vessels, includes four drive lugs, or tangs, for mating with recesses on the camlock. The socket is adapted for connection to a standard ratchet wrench for providing ... | 20040323 | 20060905 | 20050929 | 93508.0 | 0 | OJINI, EZIAMARA ANTHONY | WRENCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,016 | ACCEPTED | Vascular-access simulation system with ergonomic features | The illustrative embodiment is a simulation system for practicing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. The simulator includes a data-processing system and a haptics interface device. The haptics device provides the physical interface at which a user interacts with various mechanisms that are intende... | 1. An apparatus comprising: pseudo skin; a receiver, wherein said receiver receives an end effector; and a first device for performing a first skin-interaction technique, wherein said receiver and said first device are disposed beneath said pseudo skin. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein an insertion region for said e... | STATEMENT OF RELATED CASES This case is related to U.S. patent applications Ser. No. ______ (Atty. Dkt. No. 115-001), Ser. No. ______ (Atty. Dkt. No. 115-002), Ser. No. ______ (Atty. Dkt. No. 115-003), and Ser. No. ______ (Atty. Dkt. No. 115-005), all of which are incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTIO... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Medical practitioners, such as military medics, civilian emergency-medical personnel, nurses, and physicians, routinely perform vascular-access procedures (e.g., IV insertion, central venous-line placement, peripherally-inserted central catheter, etc). It is desirable for a pract... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The illustrative embodiment of the present invention is a simulation system that provides realistic training and practice for performing vascular-access procedures without using human subjects. Unlike some other prior-art simulation systems, the system is designed to provide ergonomically-correct ha... | 20040323 | 20130326 | 20050929 | 73072.0 | 1 | FRISBY, KESHA | Vascular-access simulation system with ergonomic features | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,325 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle seat with rollover safety features | This invention is vehicle seat, which provides enhanced occupant protection in the event of a vehicle rollover. The seat includes a rollover sensor and mechanisms compatible with power-adjustable seat design, that cause rapid distancing of the occupant from the vehicle roof in the event of a rollover. The mechanisms in... | 1. a seat for a vehicle, comprising: a seat back, a seat cushion means for power adjustment of the seat, comprising at least one motor coupled to the seat, and: a rollover sensor, wherein the motor(s) operates at a low speed during normal operation, and at a very high speed in response to a signal from the rollover sen... | RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to vehicle seats, particularly seats for automobiles and light trucks. The seats of this invention will provide increased occupant protection in the event of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to vehicle seats, particularly seats for automobiles and light trucks. The seats of this invention will provide increased occupant protection in the event of a rollover accident. Rollover accidents occur relatively slowly compared to other accidents, such as... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides for increased safety of vehicle occupants in the event of a rollover accident. Parts of the invention, unlike previous solutions, are actually capable of being implemented or retrofitted into real, current, power-adjustable seat designs. In addition, oth... | 20040324 | 20071009 | 20050929 | 94888.0 | 0 | ABRAHAM, TANIA | VEHICLE SEAT WITH ROLLOVER SAFETY FEATURES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,448 | ACCEPTED | Multi-axis installable and adjustable level | The present multi-axis installable and adjustable level is permanently installed to a suitable panel on or in a movable structure, such as a recreational vehicle or the like, or a portable work table or the like. The present level enables a user of the structure to level the structure precisely as required, and/or to d... | 1. A multi-axis installable and adjustable level, comprising: a permanent attachment leaf having a plurality of attachment holes therethrough; a level display leaf; an omnidirectional level display disposed upon said level display leaf; a plurality of coarse adjustment hinge lugs adjustably interconnecting said permane... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to indicating devices for displaying a level line or plane, and more specifically to a leveling device which is permanently installed and adjusted on or in a movable structure, whereupon the structure may be accurately leveled... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to indicating devices for displaying a level line or plane, and more specifically to a leveling device which is permanently installed and adjusted on or in a movable structure, whereupon the structure may be accura... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present multi-axis installable and adjustable level provides an easily installed and inexpensive device for precisely leveling a structure periodically. Recreational vehicles and other mobile vehicles generally include some means of adjusting the chassis to provide a level orien... | 20040324 | 20060103 | 20050929 | 89010.0 | 0 | GUADALUPE, YARITZA | MULTI-AXIS INSTALLABLE AND ADJUSTABLE LEVEL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,465 | ACCEPTED | Release planning | A method of software release planning. The method comprises the steps of assigning stakeholder priorities to a set of requirements for software; explicitly defining a set of constraints on the requirements; and operating on the stakeholder priorities with algorithms using a computer, subject to the constraints, to gene... | 1. A method of release planning, the method comprising the steps of: assigning stakeholder priorities to a set of requirements, where the priorities are assigned by plural stakeholders; explicitly defining a set of constraints on the requirements; using algorithms carried out by a computer, exploring release plan solut... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Requirements management in general is concerned with the control of system requirements that are allocated to software to resolve issues before they are incorporated into the software project. It aims to accurately adjust plans and cost estimates as the requirements change, and to prioritize... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Requirements management in general is concerned with the control of system requirements that are allocated to software to resolve issues before they are incorporated into the software project. It aims to accurately adjust plans and cost estimates as the requirements change, and t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is therefore provided, according to an aspect of the invention, a method of release planning. The method comprises the steps of assigning stakeholder priorities to a set of requirements, where the priorities are assigned by plural stakeholders; explicitly defining a set of con... | 20040324 | 20110823 | 20050929 | 75676.0 | 0 | WANG, BEN C | RELEASE PLANNING | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,604 | ACCEPTED | Transistor backplanes for liquid crystal displays comprising different sized subpixels | A display and a method for manufacturing said display is disclosed wherein said display is comprised of at least a first set of subpixels and a second set of subpixels—said first set of subpixels comprising smaller area than said second subpixels. The thin film transistors that drive said first set of subpixels are for... | 1. A display comprising: a plurality of first subpixels; a plurality of second subpixels, wherein said first subpixels have a smaller size than said second subpixels; a plurality of transistors driving said first and said second subpixels wherein said transistors for said first subpixels are formed in the area of said ... | BACKGROUND In commonly owned United States patent applications: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/916,232 (“the '232 application”), entitled “ARRANGEMENT OF COLOR PIXELS FOR FULL COLOR IMAGING DEVICES WITH SIMPLIFIED ADDRESSING,” filed Jul. 25, 2001; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/278,353 (“the '353 appl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In commonly owned United States patent applications: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/916,232 (“the '232 application”), entitled “ARRANGEMENT OF COLOR PIXELS FOR FULL COLOR IMAGING DEVICES WITH SIMPLIFIED ADDRESSING,” filed Jul. 25, 2001; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/278,353 (“t... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in, and constitute a part of this specification illustrate exemplary implementations and embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain principles of the invention. FIG. 1 is an example of ... | 20040323 | 20070911 | 20050929 | 68595.0 | 0 | LAO, LUNYI | TRANSISTOR BACKPLANES FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS COMPRISING DIFFERENT SIZED SUBPIXELS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,731 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, method and system for a tunneling client access point | The disclosure details the implementation of a tunneling client access point (TCAP) that is a highly secure, portable, power efficient storage and data processing mechanism. The TCAP “tunnels” data through an access terminal's (AT) input/output facilities. In one embodiment, the TCAP has no user input or output periphe... | 1. A portable tunneling storage and processing apparatus, comprising: a memory, wherein the memory contains a unique apparatus identifier, wherein the memory contains user verifying information; a processor disposed in communication with the memory, and configured to issue a plurality of processing instructions stored ... | FIELD The present invention is directed generally to an apparatus, method, and system of accessing data, and more particularly, to an apparatus, method and system to execute and process data by tunneling access through a terminal. BACKGROUND Portable Computing and Storage Computing devices have been becoming smaller ov... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Portable Computing and Storage Computing devices have been becoming smaller over time. Currently, some of the smallest computing devices are in the form of personal digital assistants (PDAs). Such devices usually come with a touch screen, an input stylus and/or mini keyboard, and battery source. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Although all of the aforementioned portable computing systems exist, no effective solution to securely access, execute, and process data is available in an extremely compact form. Currently, PDAs, which are considered among the smallest portable computing solution, are bulky, provide uncomfortably s... | 20040323 | 20101228 | 20050929 | 70687.0 | 1 | BILGRAMI, ASGHAR H | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A TUNNELING CLIENT ACCESS POINT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,861 | ACCEPTED | Compound having an epoxy group and a chalcone group, method of preparing the same, and photoresist composition comprising the same | A compound including an epoxy group that has a heat curing property and a chalcone group that has a radiation curing property is represented by the following formula: wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10,000, and each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 is selected from a group consisting of a hydrogen atom, alkyl gro... | 1. A compound comprising an epoxy group and a chalcone group represented by the following formula: wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10,000 and each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 is selected from a group consisting of a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkoxy group, halogen atom and nitro group. 2. The compound accor... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICANTIONS This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 2003-75086 filed on Oct. 27, 2003, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates, generally, to a compound having an epoxy group... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates, generally, to a compound having an epoxy group and a chalcone group, a method of preparing the same, and a photoresist composition comprising the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a compound having an epoxy... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is a feature of the present invention to provide a compound having an epoxy group that has a heat curing property and a chalcone group that has a radiation curing property. It is another feature of the present invention to provide a method of preparing the compound. It is still a... | 20040324 | 20060627 | 20050428 | 71953.0 | 0 | HAMILTON, CYNTHIA | COMPOUND HAVING AN EPOXY GROUP AND A CHALCONE GROUP, METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME, AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,870 | ACCEPTED | Algorithms and methods for determining laser beam process direction position errors from data stored on a printhead | Systems and methods are provided for characterizing laser beam process direction position errors in an electrophotographic device. Once the process direction position errors of a given beam laser beam system have been characterized, an image is adjusted or warped prior to being processed by the laser beam system to com... | 1. A method of electronically compensating for process direction position errors of a laser beam in an electrophotographic device comprising: reading a plurality of laser beam position measurements; constructing a laser beam scan path model from said laser beam position measurements that generally models a scan path of... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. ______, Attorney Docket 2002-0711, entitled “Memory Device On Optical Scanner And Apparatus And Method For Storing Characterizing Information On The Memory Device”; U.S. patent application Ser. No.______, At... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an electrophotographic imaging apparatus, and more particularly to systems and methods for characterizing laser beam process direction position errors. In electrophotography, a latent image is created on the surface of an electrostatically charged... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing systems and methods for characterizing laser beam process direction position errors in an electrophotographic device. Once the process direction position errors of a given laser beam have been characteri... | 20040324 | 20080325 | 20050929 | 78986.0 | 0 | BRINICH, STEPHEN M | ALGORITHMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING LASER BEAM PROCESS DIRECTION POSITION ERRORS FROM DATA STORED ON A PRINTHEAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,974 | ACCEPTED | Self-sealing cannula having integrated seals | The present invention relates to a surgical access device comprising an elongate tubular member having a working channel and an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a septum seal integrally formed at the distal end of the tubular member, and a zero seal disposed at the distal end of the tubular membe... | 1. A surgical access device, comprising: an elongate tubular member having a working channel and an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end; a septum seal integrally formed at the distal end of the tubular member; and a zero seal disposed at the distal end of the tubular member and distal to the septum s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to surgical access devices and, in particular, to a self-sealing cannula having integrated seals. 2. Discussion of the Relevant Art Access devices used in laparoscopic surgery generally include a cannula providing an operative channe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to surgical access devices and, in particular, to a self-sealing cannula having integrated seals. 2. Discussion of the Relevant Art Access devices used in laparoscopic surgery generally include a cannula providing an oper... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a surgical access device comprising an elongate tubular member having a working channel and an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a septum seal integrally formed at the distal end of the tubular member, and a zero seal or zero se... | 20040324 | 20121023 | 20050929 | 77817.0 | 0 | MEHTA, BHISMA | SELF-SEALING CANNULA HAVING INTEGRATED SEALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,807,986 | ACCEPTED | Methods of isolating hydrajet stimulated zones | The present invention is directed to a method of isolating hydrajet stimulated zones from subsequent well operations. The method includes the step of drilling a wellbore into the subterranean formation of interest. Next, the wellbore may or may not be cased depending upon a number of factors including the nature and st... | 1. A method of completing a well in a subterranean formation, comprising the steps of: (a) perforating a first zone in the subterranean formation by injecting a pressurized fluid through a hydrajetting tool into the subterranean formation, so as to form one or more perforation tunnels; (b) injecting a fracturing fluid ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to well completion operations, and more particularly methods of stimulation and subsequent isolation of hydrajet stimulated zones from subsequent jetting or stimulation operations, so as to minimize the loss of completion/stimulation fluids during the subse... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In some wells, it is desirable to individually and selectively create multiple fractures having adequate conductivity, usually a significant distance apart along a wellbore, so that as much of the hydrocarbons in an oil and gas reservoir as possible can be drained/produced into t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The features and advantages of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the description of the exemplary embodiments, which follows. The present invention is directed to a method of completing a well using a hydrajetting tool and s... | 20040324 | 20070605 | 20050929 | 70726.0 | 1 | SMITH, MATTHEW J | METHODS OF ISOLATING HYDRAJET STIMULATED ZONES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,808,255 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for optimized CO post-combustion in low NOx combustion processes | An improved process for burning a fuel to produce a flue gas is disclosed. The fuel is burned in a main combustion zone in the presence of a main combustion oxidant to produce combustion products. The combustion products are mixed in a post-combustion zone positioned downstream from the main combustion zone. The post-c... | 1. A process for burning a fuel to produce a flue gas, the process comprising: burning the fuel in a main combustion zone in the presence of a main combustion oxidant to produce combustion products; mixing the combustion products in a post-combustion zone positioned downstream from the main combustion zone, the post-co... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/491,220, filed Jul. 30, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a method for optimized post-combustion of CO and unburned hydrocarbons in combustion processes w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a method for optimized post-combustion of CO and unburned hydrocarbons in combustion processes where low levels of NO x emissions are to be achieved. 2. Related Art High-temperature, natural gas-fired furnaces, especially those ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method for optimized post-combustion of CO and unburned hydrocarbons in combustion processes where low levels of NO x emissions are to be achieved is disclosed. The method is adaptable for use in many combustion processes, including industrial boilers, utility boilers and industri... | 20040324 | 20050705 | 20050203 | 58971.0 | 0 | GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZED CO POST-COMBUSTION IN LOW NOX COMBUSTION PROCESSES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,808,846 | ACCEPTED | Modulation of gamma delta T cells to regulate airway hyperresponsiveness | Disclosed is a method for regulation of airway hyperresponsiveness by modulating the action of γδ T cells in a patient. Also disclosed are methods for identifying compounds that regulate airway hyperresponsiveness by modulating γδ T cell action. | 1. A method to reduce airway hyperresponsiveness in a mammal, comprising increasing γδ T cell action in a mammal that has, or is at risk of developing, a respiratory condition associated with airway hyperresponsiveness. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of increasing γδ T cell action comprises increasing the ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/672,865, filed Sep. 28, 2000, which application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/157,231, filed Sep. 30, 1999, and entitled “Regulation of Airway Hyperr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Diseases involving inflammation are characterized by the influx of certain cell types and mediators, the presence of which can lead to tissue damage and sometimes death. Diseases involving inflammation are particularly harmful when they afflict the respiratory system, resulting i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present inventors have discovered that yb cells can regulate airway function in an aid T cell-independent manner, identifying them as important cells in pulmonary homeostasis. This function of γδ T cells differs from previously described immune-dependent mechanisms and may refle... | 20040324 | 20090901 | 20050113 | 96134.0 | 0 | ROONEY, NORA MAUREEN | MODULATION OF GAMMA DELTA T CELLS TO REGULATE AIRWAY HYPERRESPONSIVENESS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,808,894 | ACCEPTED | Remotely accessed virtual recording room | An audio/video stream recording, storage, and delivery system 10 utilizes an Internet-based browser connection. The system 10 includes recording software 20, storage memory 30, a code generator 40, and a user interface 50. Preferably, the recording software 20 is located on the host back end 60 where it processes and r... | 1. An Internet-based recording method that performs all audio and video recording functions over an Internet browser connection established between a user front end and a host back end, wherein the user front end requires only a microphone, a camera, and access to the Internet browser, the method comprising: recording ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to a remotely accessed virtual recording room, and more particularly to an audio/video stream recording, storage, and delivery system and method. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the continual increase of online transactions there has been an increasing need to im... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the continual increase of online transactions there has been an increasing need to improve the capabilities of online business related communication. One area where this is particularly true is in competitive sale exchanges, such as online auctions. The greater a seller's ab... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, and in general terms, a preferred embodiment of the claimed invention resolves the above and other issues by providing an audio/video stream recording, storage, and delivery system. A preferred embodiment provides an Internet-based recording system that performs all audio a... | 20040324 | 20151013 | 20050929 | 68807.0 | 14 | FOSSELMAN, JOEL W | REMOTELY ACCESSED VIRTUAL RECORDING ROOM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,809,042 | ACCEPTED | Tubing expansion | There is disclosed a tubing expansion device and a method of expanding tubing. In one embodiment, an expansion device (10) is disclosed which comprises at least one expansion member (14) adapted to expand a tubing (12) by inducing a hoop stress in the tubing (12), and at least one further expansion member (16) adapted ... | 1. A tubing expansion device comprising: at least one expansion member adapted to expand a tubing by inducing a hoop stress in the tubing; and at least one further expansion member adapted to expand the tubing by inducing a compressive yield of the tubing. 2. A tubing expansion device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit of Great Britain patent application serial number GB 0306774.1, filed Mar. 25, 2003, Great Britain patent application serial number GB 0312278.5, filed May 29, 2003, and Great Britain patent application number GB 0316050.4, filed Jul. 9, 2003 which... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for use in tubing expansion and to methods of expanding tubing. In particular, but not exclusively, embodiments of the present invention relate to devices and methods for use in expanding tubing downhole. 2. Desc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tubing expansion device comprising: at least one expansion member adapted to expand a tubing by inducing a hoop stress in the tubing; and at least one further expansion member adapted to expand the tubing by i... | 20040325 | 20140610 | 20050113 | 96785.0 | 0 | SULLIVAN, DEBRA M | Tubing expansion | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,809,143 | ACCEPTED | Automatic configuration of function blocks in a signal analysis system | System and method for specifying a signal analysis function. User input is received specifying a first operation implementing at least a portion of a signal analysis function. Prior operations input by the user are programmatically analyzed to determine and assign an input source for the first operation that provides a... | 1. A memory medium comprising program instructions for specifying a signal analysis function, wherein the memory medium is in a computer system comprising a display, wherein the program instructions are executable to implement: receiving user input specifying a first operation, wherein the operation implements at least... | PRIORITY DATA This application claims benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/495,478, titled “Mixed Signal Workbench”, filed Aug. 15, 2003, and whose inventors were Michael L. Santori, J. Clinton Fletcher, Alain G. Moriat, Philippe G. Joffrain, Christophe A. Restat, Christopher G. Cifra, John A... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to the field of signal analysis, and more particularly to a system and method for interactively specifying and performing signal analysis functions. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A plurality of function blocks are described for use in specifying and performing a signal analysis function utilizing a plurality of instruments, and a method presented for automatically configuring function blocks selected for inclusion in a plurality of functions blocks specifyin... | 20040325 | 20070403 | 20050217 | 65728.0 | 0 | GUTIERREZ, ANTHONY | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF FUNCTION BLOCKS IN A SIGNAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,809,280 | ACCEPTED | System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments | The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site; (b) assess the pathology (healt... | 1. A system for performing surgical procedures and assessments, comprising: a surgical accessory having at least one stimulation electrode; and a processing system having at least one of computer programming software, firmware and hardware capable of stimulating said at least one stimulation electrode on a surgical acc... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) of PCT Patent Application Ser. No. PCT/US02/30617, filed Sep. 25, 2002 and published on Apr. 3, 2003 as WO 03/026482 which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I. Field of the Invention The pre... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target... | 20040325 | 20090421 | 20050407 | 74324.0 | 1 | FOREMAN, JONATHAN M | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND ASSESSMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,809,518 | ACCEPTED | Indicator circuit arrangement of a transmission cable for computer | An indicator circuit arrangement of a transmission cable for connecting a peripheral apparatus to a computer is disclosed to have a cord-like electroluminescent lamp axially extended in the cable between the electric connectors at the ends of the cable, and a detector and converter circuit installed in one electric con... | 1. An indicator circuit arrangement installed in a transmission cable comprising a cable, two electric connectors respectively connected to two distal ends of said cable for connecting a peripheral apparatus to a computer for signal transmission, and a plurality of indicator lights respectively installed in said electr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transmission cable for computer and more particularly, to the indicator circuit arrangement of a transmission cable for computer, which uses a detector converter circuit to detect the connection status of the cable and to drive on ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transmission cable for computer and more particularly, to the indicator circuit arrangement of a transmission cable for computer, which uses a detector converter circuit to detect the connection status of the cable and ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is one object of the present invention to provide an indicator circuit arrangement of a transmission cable for computer, which gives off light through the length of the cable to indicate normal connectio... | 20040326 | 20051227 | 20050929 | 97498.0 | 0 | LE, THANH TAM T | INDICATOR CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT OF A TRANSMISSION CABLE FOR COMPUTER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,809,538 | ACCEPTED | Interference and noise estimation in an OFDM system | Noise and interference can be independently measured in a multiple user Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) system. Co-channel interference is measured in a frequency hopping, multiple user, OFDM system by tracking the sub-carriers assigned to all users in a particular service area or cell. The composite ... | 1. A method of estimating noise in an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) system, the method comprising: receiving OFDM symbols; and detecting a received power of a signal in an unassigned sub-carrier frequency band. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising averaging the received power with at least o... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/470,724, filed May 14, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to the field of wireless communic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to the field of wireless communications. More particularly, the invention relates to systems and methods for estimating noise in an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) system. 2. Description of the Related Art Wireless... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method and apparatus for determining a noise estimate in an OFDM system are disclosed. An estimate of the noise can be determined by detecting the received power in an unassigned sub-carrier frequency band. If the unassigned sub-carrier frequency band corresponds to a locally unas... | 20040324 | 20130702 | 20050106 | 94685.0 | 0 | PATEL, CHANDRAHAS B | INTERFERENCE AND NOISE ESTIMATION IN AN OFDM SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,809,674 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for preventing loading and execution of rogue operating systems in a logical partitioned data processing system | A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing operating systems. A request from an operating system is received in the multi-partitioned data processing system to register for access to hardware in the multi-partitioned data processing system. The request includes a key code for the operating system. A de... | 1. A method in a multi-partitioned data processing system for managing operating systems, the method comprising: receiving a request from an operating system in the multi-partitioned data processing system to register for access to hardware in the multi-partitioned data processing system, wherein the request includes a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system and in particular to a method, apparatus, and computer instructions for processing data. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to a method, apparatus, and computer instructions f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system and in particular to a method, apparatus, and computer instructions for processing data. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to a method, apparatus, and computer in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing operating systems. A request from an operating system is received in the logical partitioned data processing system to register for access to hardware in the logical partitioned data processin... | 20040325 | 20081209 | 20050929 | 66255.0 | 0 | TRUONG, THANHNGA B | METHOD FOR PREVENTING LOADING AND EXECUTION OF ROGUE OPERATING SYSTEMS IN A LOGICAL PARTITIONED DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,094 | ACCEPTED | MAC controlled sleep mode/wake-up mode with staged wake-up for power management | A power management scheme for a wireless communications device processor substantially implemented on a single CMOS integrated circuit is described. By incorporating controls for sleep and wake-up mode transitions in the processor's control logic, improved power savings with reduced latency is provided, obviating the n... | 1. A data processor for use in a wireless communication device, comprising: a processing unit; an instruction pipeline circuit; at least one processing module; a timer for generating a time-out interval; and power control logic for detecting a sleep instruction and placing the processing unit, instruction pipeline circ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to the field of data processing. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method and system for reducing power consumption in a communications system. 2. Related Art In general, data processors are capable of executi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to the field of data processing. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method and system for reducing power consumption in a communications system. 2. Related Art In general, data processors are capabl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Broadly speaking, the present invention provides an improved method and system for controlling the sleep and wake-up modes of a processor. Using a PSM (programmable state machine) in the MAC layer of a communications processor, the processor and associated modules may be quickly pow... | 20040326 | 20090901 | 20050929 | 70862.0 | 0 | WENDELL, ANDREW | MAC CONTROLLED SLEEP MODE/WAKE-UP MODE WITH STAGED WAKE-UP FOR POWER MANAGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,231 | ACCEPTED | Body fluid collection apparatus | A fluid collection apparatus is provided that includes a housing configured for receipt of fluid and/or tissue for collecting fluid therefrom. A holder is configured with the housing to receive an evacuated tube. The holder can include a needle hub supporting a needle cannula in fluid communication with a port extendin... | 1. A fluid collection apparatus comprising: a housing configured for receipt of fluid and having a first surface which defines a needleless first mating portion; and a holder having a first end and a second end configured to receive an evacuated tube, the first end defining a second mating portion on an outer surface t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/154,512 filed May 24, 2002, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The present disclosure generally relates to fluid collection apparatus, and more parti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field The present disclosure generally relates to fluid collection apparatus, and more particularly, to an apparatus that facilitates fluid collection from an umbilical cord while preventing hazardous exposure to blood and body fluids collected. 2. Background of the Related Art Body ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Accordingly, the present disclosure addresses a need for a fluid collection apparatus which protects practitioners, supporting medical personnel and patients from hazardous exposure during umbilical cord fluid collection. The present disclosure resolves related disadvantages and drawbacks experience... | 20040325 | 20090915 | 20050113 | 63996.0 | 0 | CHAPMAN, GINGER T | BODY FLUID COLLECTION APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,255 | ACCEPTED | Electronic game table | The electronic game table of the invention may comprise a standard game table, e.g., for poker, incorporating multiple player seats for tournament or side game play. Each player has a display device in front of him/her containing information about the card in pocket. The community cards are displayed in the center of t... | 1. An electronic game table for at least two players comprising: table a frame; a plurality of individual player terminals arranged in said table with a terminal display and data input means; a central processing unit connected to each of said individual player terminals for bidirectional data exchange with each of sai... | FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates to table games, specifically to card game tables, in particular to the tournament type game tables, e.g., for playing poker or a similar multiplayer games. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION Table games are known to be a part of many societies. Generally, these games can be classified ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>Table games are known to be a part of many societies. Generally, these games can be classified into two groups: ones incorporating interaction of an individual with a dealer (such are the majority of the casino games, e.g., blackjack or roulette) and the others, hereinafter refer... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic table for games with multiple participants without the presence of the dealer. Another object is to provide a tournament game table wherein the players play without participation of a dealer and where t... | 20040329 | 20071211 | 20050929 | 73692.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, KIM T | ELECTRONIC GAME TABLE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,361 | ACCEPTED | Fast swapping station for wafer transport | An apparatus for accepting and transferring at least one disk-like member is provided. The apparatus includes a pick- and place-mechanism including gripping means. In effect, the mechanism is adapted to provide pick- and/or place-cycles, which during operation provides a movement of said gripping means between an up an... | 1. An apparatus for swapping a disk-like member, said apparatus comprising: at least two tong-like arms for accepting and holding the disk-like member; and a driving-mechanism adapted to drive said at least two tong-like arms, wherein said driving-mechanism is adapted to provide a first movement and a second movement t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an apparatus for swapping at least one disk-like member, a method for transporting wafers, and a handling line for carrying out the method for transporting wafers. 2. Description of Related Art Apparatus for accepting and transferring wafers... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an apparatus for swapping at least one disk-like member, a method for transporting wafers, and a handling line for carrying out the method for transporting wafers. 2. Description of Related Art Apparatus for accepting and transfe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventive solution is obtained by the provision of an apparatus for swapping at least one disk-like member, e.g. a wafer. The apparatus includes at least two tong-like arms for accepting and holding the disk-like member and a driving-mechanism adapted to drive the arms. The mech... | 20040326 | 20070626 | 20050616 | 63074.0 | 0 | UNDERWOOD, DONALD W | FAST SWAPPING STATION FOR WAFER TRANSPORT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,485 | ACCEPTED | Spreader | A spreader is disclosed for allowing a user to spread a spreadable food item. | 1. For use with a hand manipulable flowable, spreadable material dispenser, the combination comprising: a. a dispensing nozzle associated with the dispenser to dispense said material; b. and a spreader surface associated with the nozzle whereby the dispenser may be manipulated to cause the spreader surface to spread ma... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application is a continuation in part of U.S. Ser. No. 10/628,097 filed Jul. 28, 2002 and U.S. Ser. No. 10/761,132, filed Jan. 20, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to flowable material spreaders for use on hand manipulatable dispensers, and more particularly to spreaders... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Spreadable foods are common table items and are enjoyed by many all over the world. There are numerous types of foods that can be spread. Typical spreadable foods include peanut butter, frosting, butter, mayonnaise, jelly, ice cream toppings, salad dressing and cream cheese and o... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a spreader that will allow a user to spread a spreadable food item. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a spreader having a dispensing nozzle associated with the dispenser to dispense said materia... | 20040326 | 20080101 | 20070816 | 62225.0 | B05C1100 | 1 | WALCZAK, DAVID J | SPREADER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B05C | 2,004 | |
10,810,782 | ACCEPTED | Game using secondary indicia providing game status information | In a method of playing a game, secondary indicia are used to provide information regarding game status. In one embodiment, a wagering game such as video keno, video slots or video poker is presented using one or more first indicia such as keno numbers, cards or slot symbols. Secondary indicia are displayed at one or mo... | 1. A method of playing a game of keno at a gaming device comprising the steps of: displaying a set of keno numbers; accepting input from a player regarding one or more player selected numbers from said keno numbers; displaying a set of game numbers; determining if one or more of said game numbers match one or more of s... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for presenting games for play. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Gaming continues to grow in popularity. Legalized wager-based gaming has expanded world-wide. As interest in gaming grows, so does the public's desire for new and exciting games. Vari... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Gaming continues to grow in popularity. Legalized wager-based gaming has expanded world-wide. As interest in gaming grows, so does the public's desire for new and exciting games. Various efforts have been made to make games more interesting. Newer games offer better sound and ima... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a method of playing a game, and apparatus, such as a gaming device and/or system, for presenting the game of the invention. In one embodiment of a method of playing a game, secondary indicia are used to provide information regarding the status of the ... | 20040326 | 20121218 | 20050929 | 83113.0 | 0 | LIDDLE, JAY TRENT | GAME USING SECONDARY INDICIA PROVIDING GAME STATUS INFORMATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,799 | ACCEPTED | Method for the purification of piribedil | A method for purifying Piribedil includes mixing Piribedil solid having a purity of 98% by weight with water, boiling the mixture, adding slowly 95% ethanol to the boiling mixture to form a clear liquid, filtering the hot clear liquid, cooling the filtrate to obtain a white crystal having a purity of 99.8% by weight of... | 1. A method for purifying Piribedil comprising the following steps: a) mixing a Piribedil product having a Piribedil purity of 98 wt % or lower with water; b) heating the resulting mixture to boiling or a temperature near boiling; c) adding ethanol to the hot mixture from step b) while maintaining a temperature of the ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to a method for purifying 2-[1′(3″,4″-methylenedioxy benzyl)-4-piperazinyl]-pyrimidine, which is also known as Piribedil, and in particular to a method for purifying Piribedil from a purity of 98 wt % or lower to 99.8 wt %. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Piribedil is... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Piribedil is 2-[1′(3″,4″-methylenedioxy benzyl)-4-piperazinyl]-pyrimidine, and its chemical structure is as follows: According to the disclosures in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,299,067 (1967) and 5,362,731 (1994), and Polish patent No. PL 167397 (1995), Piribedil is useful in treating a pat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method for purifying Piribedil comprising the following steps: a) mixing a Piribedil product having a Piribedil purity of 98 wt % or lower with water; b) heating the resulting mixture to boiling or a temperature near boiling; c) adding ethanol to the... | 20040329 | 20070710 | 20050929 | 57618.0 | 0 | RAO, DEEPAK R | METHOD FOR THE PURIFICATION OF PIRIBEDIL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,859 | ACCEPTED | Non-hazardous pest control | Pesticidal compositions for the control of pests containing one or more neurally effective substances. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired. | 1. A contact pesticide comprising a neurally effective substance dispersed in a carrier, the neurally effect substance comprising benzyl alcohol. | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of allowed U.S. application Ser. No. 08/657,585, filed Jun. 7, 1996, which is, in turn, a continuation-in-part of Application Serial No. PCT/US94/05823, filed 20 May 1994, now in the U.S. national phase Ser. No. 08/553,475, filed Nov. 9,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to the control of pests and, more particularly, to a non-hazardous pest control agent (a.k.a. pesticide) that eliminates pests through either neural effects of a component or mechanical puncture of the exoskeleton and also, through the neurally effec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a method for non-hazardous pest control and a composition for the same which kills pests neurally and both mechanically and neurally. It is another object to provide a safe, non-toxic pest control agent that will not harm the ... | 20040329 | 20060919 | 20050106 | 62552.0 | 0 | PAK, JOHN D | NON-HAZARDOUS PEST CONTROL | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,810,997 | ACCEPTED | Modular automatic spray gun manifold | A modular automatic spray gun manifold is provided. The manifold includes a plurality of spray gun modules arranged in an array in laterally spaced relation from each other. A junction element is arranged at an upstream end of the manifold. The junction element includes a liquid supply connection and a pressurized air ... | 1. A modular automatic spray gun manifold comprising: a plurality of spray gun modules arranged in an array in laterally spaced relation from each other; a plurality of support assemblies with one support assembly being arranged between each adjacent pair of spray gun modules for supporting the adjacent pair of spray g... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to spray gun type liquid spray devices, and more particularly, to an automatic spray gun manifold having a modular construction. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Modular spray gun manifold assemblies that include a plurality of laterally spaced spray guns suppor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Modular spray gun manifold assemblies that include a plurality of laterally spaced spray guns supported in a row for discharging an elongated spray pattern are known. Such manifolds are used, for example, in pill coating machines in the pharmaceutical industry. In these applicati... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, in view of the foregoing, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved lightweight spray gun manifold adapted for easier mounting and manipulation. Another object is to provide a modular spray gun manifold as characterized above which elimina... | 20040326 | 20060801 | 20050217 | 63604.0 | 0 | HWU, DAVIS D | MODULAR AUTOMATIC SPRAY GUN MANIFOLD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,811,058 | ACCEPTED | Intelligent end user devices for clearinghouse services in an internet telephony system | Clearinghouse services architectures that support the use of end user devices, such as personal computers, Internet Protocol (IP) phones, cable multimedia terminal adapters, and residential gateways, in an Internet telephony system. The innovative architectures include a proxy-based system model, a direct communication... | 1-3. (Cancelled.) 4. A computer-implemented method for providing clearinghouse services to a client device in an Internet Protocol (IP) telephony system, comprising the steps of: transmitting a communication session set-up request for a communication session to a proxy server from a client application operating on the ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/141,432 filed Jun. 29, 1999. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is generally directed to intelligent end user devices for use with a clearinghouse service in an Internet telephony system. More specif... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Internet telephony clearinghouse services have been designed and developed for telephony services (voice and facsimile) delivered by gateways—devices that bridge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Internet Protocol (IP) networks. A typical call scenario is supported by ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Three different architectures can accommodate the addition of intelligent end user devices into clearinghouse service networks for an Internet telephony system-proxy-based services, direct communication, and a hybrid proxy/direct communication model. The present invention provides a... | 20040326 | 20081028 | 20050127 | 59216.0 | 0 | WANG, LIANG CHE A | INTELLIGENT END USER DEVICES FOR CLEARINGHOUSE SERVICES IN AN INTERNET TELEPHONY SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,811,065 | ACCEPTED | Infrared reflective wall paint | Presented are methods for reducing energy consumption by coating external vertical walls of a building with a wall paint comprising reflective metal oxide pigments. Methods for painting external vertical walls as well as compositions comprising base paint combined with reflective metal oxide pigments are also presented... | 1. A method of reducing energy consumption in a building comprising: coating one or more external vertical walls of said building with a heat reflective wall paint comprising at least one heat reflective metal oxide pigment; wherein the surface temperature of the resultant coated wall is lowered such that less energy i... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of heat reflective compositions. The invention also pertains generally to methods of promoting energy conservation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The information provided herein and references cited are provided solely to assist the understanding... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The information provided herein and references cited are provided solely to assist the understanding of the reader, and does not constitute an admission that any of the references or information is prior art to the present invention. Occupants of buildings located in warm weather... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention concerns methods for reducing energy consumption of a building by coating one or more external vertical walls of the building with a heat reflective wall paint. Wall paint compositions presented herein contain at least one heat reflective metal oxide pigment, a... | 20040326 | 20070102 | 20050929 | 60677.0 | 2 | BASHORE, ALAIN L | INFRARED REFLECTIVE WALL PAINT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,811,294 | ACCEPTED | SYNTHESIS OF ION IMPRINTED POLYMER PARTICLES | Ion imprinted polymer materials are synthesized containing metal ion recognition sites. These particles are synthesized by copolymerizing with functional and cross linking monomers in presence of at least one imprint metal ion in the form of ternary complex. The polymerization was carried out by □-irradiation (in the a... | 1. A process for the synthesis of ion imprinted polymer particles for solid phase extraction preconcentration of erbium ions, the process consisting essentially of: (a) forming a mixed ligand ternary complex of erbium imprint ion with 5,7-dichloroquinoline-8-ol and 4-vinyl pyridine; (b) dissolving the ternary complex i... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the synthesis of ion imprinted polymer particles for solid phase extractive preconcentration of erbium ions and to a process thereof. Ion imprinted polymer particles have been prepared by radiochemical, photochemical and thermal polymerization. BACKGROUND OF THE I... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Monazite sand is processed by a series of beneficiation processes to produce lighter, middle and heavier rare earth chloride fractions. The last fraction contains 55-60% Y 2 O 3 along with Dy, Gd and Er as impurities. The preparation of 99.9-99.999% Y 2 O 3 gains importance as it... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly the present invention provides a process for the synthesis of ion imprinted polymer particles for solid phase extraction preconcentration of erbium ions which comprises: (a) forming a mixed ligand ternary complex of erbium imprint ion with 5,7-dichloroquinoline-8-ol and ... | 20040326 | 20051101 | 20050929 | 97379.0 | 0 | BOYKIN, TERRESSA M | SYNTHESIS OF ION IMPRINTED POLYMER PARTICLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,811,419 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A SLEEVE DOWN HOLE IN A HYDROCARBON PRODUCING WELL AND PIPELINES | A method for positioning sleeve down hole in a hydrocarbon producing well. A running assembly with associated sleeve is run down a hydrocarbon producing well until the sleeve is in a desired positioned in a conduit. The sleeve is expanded until it sealingly engages the conduit. Pressure is maintained within the sleeve ... | 1. An assembly for positioning a sleeve down hole in a hydrocarbon producing well, comprising: a sleeve having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, a second end, and seals on the exterior surface of the sleeve, the sleeve being made of a material which is capable of expanding radially when pressure is... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to positioning sleeves in a hydrocarbon producing well and, in particular, sleeves used to seal perforations to prevent the entry into the well of unwanted fluids and sleeves used to repair pipelines. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The systems currently used to seal per... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The systems currently used to seal perforations have a fundamental flaw. They form a restriction in the well. This creates a problem should there later arise a need to seal other perforations further down in the well. U.S. Pat. No. 4,069,573 (Rogers 1978) (reissued as RE30,802 in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>What is required is a method and apparatus for positioning sleeves down hole in a hydrocarbon producing well. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for positioning sleeve down hole in a hydrocarbon producing well. A first step involves running a... | 20040326 | 20061031 | 20060727 | 63165.0 | E21B2300 | 0 | THOMPSON, KENNETH L | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A SLEEVE DOWN HOLE IN A HYDROCARBON PRODUCING WELL AND PIPELINES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,004 | |
10,811,661 | ACCEPTED | Orthopedic intramedullary fixation system | A system and method for repairing fractured long bones. A guide wire is inserted through an opening drilled in a proximal bone segment and pushed through the intramedullary cavity of the proximal bone segment, across the fracture site and into the intramedullary cavity of a distal bone segment. A dilator is inserted ov... | 1. A bone segment positioning apparatus comprising: a guide wire having a proximal end and a distal end; a distal stop disposed on said guide wire about adjacent to said guide wire distal end; a proximal stop disposed on said guide wire about adjacent to said guide wire proximal end; and a tube disposable over said gui... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to an orthopedic support system and apparatus and more particularly to an intramedullary (IM) support apparatus and method of use thereof for supporting fractured long bones. The IM support apparatus according to the present invention is minimally invasive and pro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various methods and apparatus have long been used for positioning, stabilizing and supporting bone segments to repair bone fractures in humans and animals. Simple external apparatus such as slings and splints are well known and are still used alone or in combination with invasive... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and apparatus for minimally invasive fixation and repair of fractured long bones. The term “long bone” is used generally throughout the present specification and is meant to include any human or animal bone having sufficient intramedullary spa... | 20040329 | 20091215 | 20050929 | 96318.0 | 0 | ARAJ, MICHAEL J | ORTHOPEDIC INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,811,849 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for controlling CPU speed transition | An apparatus and method for controlling CPU speed transition can use an SMI (System Management Interrupt) signal to perform speed transition of a CPU of a computer such as a notebook computer. However, if the bus master device is in the active state, a control operation needed for CPU speed transition is cancelled at t... | 1. A method for controlling CPU speed transition, comprising: receiving a System Management Interrupt (SMI) signal; determining whether a bus master device is in an active state when the SMI signal is for performing CPU speed transition; and canceling the CPU speed transition operation when the bus master device is in ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for controlling CPU speed transition, and more particularly to a CPU speed transition. 2. Background of the Related Art FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating a related art CPU speed transition control method app... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for controlling CPU speed transition, and more particularly to a CPU speed transition. 2. Background of the Related Art FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating a related art CPU speed transition contro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to solve at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described hereinafter. Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for controlling CPU speed transition between high and l... | 20040330 | 20080415 | 20050120 | 65323.0 | 0 | BROWN, MICHAEL J | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CPU SPEED TRANSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,811,979 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device method for manufacturing the same, apparatus for forming film, and method for forming high-dielectric-constant film | A semiconductor device having a gate electrode on a silicon substrate via a gate insulating film is formed by laminating the gate insulating film with a silicon oxide film, formed on the silicon substrate, an Hf silicate film is formed on the silicon oxide film, and a nitrogen-containing Hf silicate film formed on the ... | 1. A semiconductor device comprising: a substrate; a gate insulating film on said substrate, and including one of a nitrogen-containing metal silicate film and a nitrogen-containing metal aluminate film that contains a metal in a peak concentration in a range from one atomic % to thirty atomic % on the uppermost layer;... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device using a metal silicate film as a gate insulating film, to a method for manufacturing such a semiconductor device, to an apparatus being available for forming film in such a semiconductor device, and to method b... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device using a metal silicate film as a gate insulating film, to a method for manufacturing such a semiconductor device, to an apparatus being available for forming film in such a semiconductor device, and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The one object of the present invention is to restrict initial Vfb shift, to form a gate insulating film having high film quantity, and to achieve satisfactory transistor characteristics. Another object of the present invention is to lower the impurity content in the high-dielectric... | 20040330 | 20060905 | 20050630 | 62575.0 | 0 | PHAM, LONG | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING HIGH-DIELECTRIC-CONSTANT FILM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,042 | ACCEPTED | Headphoning | A noise reducing headset has one or more of the following features: (a) pair of earcups each seated in a yoke assembly mechanically coupled by a headband enclosing a flat spring formed with a slot that runs the length of the spring accommodating electrical wires electrically interconnecting electrical elements in the e... | 1. A noise reducing headset comprising, a pair of earcups each having electrical elements and seated in a yoke assembly mechanically coupled by a headband enclosing a flat spring formed with a slot that runs the length of the spring accommodating electrical wires electrically interconnecting electrical elements in the ... | The present invention relates in general to headphoning and more particularly concerns novel headphones especially advantageous in connection with active noise reducing but having features useful in passive headphones. A headset is a pair of headphones interconnected by a headband. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For backg... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For background, reference is made to U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,597,792, 5,305,387, 5,208,268, 5,181,252, 4,989,271, 4,922,542, 4,644,581 and 4,455,675. Reference is also made to the commercially available Bose QUIET COMFORT headset and the commercially available QUIET COMFORT 2 headphones... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to aspects of the invention, an active noise reducing headset is constructed and arranged with a replaceable battery in one earcup and a detachably securable plug having a switch and an audio cable with a plug at the end for mating engagement with a sound source jack in th... | 20040329 | 20080812 | 20050929 | 99926.0 | 1 | ENSEY, BRIAN | HEADPHONING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,084 | ACCEPTED | Method of storing and supplying hydrogen to a pipeline | A method of storing and supplying a gaseous hydrogen product to a pipeline under a product purity specification in which a hydrogen stream made up of gaseous hydrogen is compressed to form a compressed hydrogen stream and introduced into a salt cavern for storage. A crude hydrogen stream, contaminated from storage in t... | 1. A method of storing and supplying a gaseous hydrogen product to a pipeline under a product purity specification, said method comprising: compressing a hydrogen stream made up of gaseous hydrogen to form a compressed hydrogen stream; introducing the compressed hydrogen stream into a salt cavern for storage of the gas... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of storing and supplying a gaseous hydrogen product to a pipeline in which gaseous hydrogen is stored in a salt cavern for later use. More particularly, the present invention relates to such a method in which gaseous hydrogen stored in the salt cavern is ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hydrogen can be supplied to customers connected to a hydrogen pipeline. Typically, the hydrogen is manufactured by steam methane reforming in which a hydrocarbon and steam are reacted at high temperature in order to produce a synthesis gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method of storing and supplying a gaseous hydrogen product to a pipeline under a product purity specification. In accordance with the method, a hydrogen stream made up of gaseous hydrogen is compressed to form a compressed hydrogen stream. The compre... | 20040330 | 20060718 | 20051006 | 63662.0 | 1 | LANGEL, WAYNE A | METHOD OF STORING AND SUPPLYING HYDROGEN TO A PIPELINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,173 | ACCEPTED | User interface display apparatus using texture mapping method | A low cost user interface display system, like on screen display (OSD), using texture mapping method is presented. The present invention only uses a little texture memory and can generate very fancy user interface display. With the method of texture mapping, even the low cost system can have a colorful, fancy user inte... | 1. A user interface display apparatus, comprising: an image module unit for dealing with predefined image patterns; a texture pattern unit for providing texture patterns to mix with the said predefined image pattern to fancy the user interface display; a display code-buffer unit for arranging the pattern codes which ar... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (A) Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a user interface display apparatus. More particular, the invention relates to a low cost user interface (UI) display apparatus, like on screen display (OSD) in TV, video player, projector, monitor, or display panel of tele... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(A) Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a user interface display apparatus. More particular, the invention relates to a low cost user interface (UI) display apparatus, like on screen display (OSD) in TV, video player, projector, monitor, or display p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a user interface display apparatus to perform on screen display function, which is using the texture mapping method. The secondary objective of the present invention is to provide a user interface display apparatus, which ... | 20040330 | 20060502 | 20051006 | 67133.0 | 1 | RAHMJOO, MANUCHEHR | USER INTERFACE DISPLAY APPARATUS USING TEXTURE MAPPING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,310 | ACCEPTED | Asynchronous FIFO apparatus and method for passing data between a first clock domain and a second clock domain of a data processing apparatus | The present invention provides an asynchronous FIFO apparatus and method for passing data between a first clock domain and a second clock domain of a data processing apparatus, the first clock domain being asynchronous with respect to the second clock domain. The asynchronous FIFO apparatus comprises a main FIFO memory... | 1. An asynchronous FIFO apparatus for a data processing apparatus having a first clock domain and a second clock domain, the first clock domain being asynchronous with respect to the second clock domain, the asynchronous FIFO apparatus being operable to pass data between the first clock domain and the second clock doma... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to asynchronous FIFO (First-In-First-Out) memories, and in particular to an improved asynchronous FIFO apparatus and method for passing data between a first clock domain and a second clock domain of a data processing apparatus. 2. Descr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to asynchronous FIFO (First-In-First-Out) memories, and in particular to an improved asynchronous FIFO apparatus and method for passing data between a first clock domain and a second clock domain of a data processing apparat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Viewed from a first aspect, the present invention provides an asynchronous FIFO apparatus for a data processing apparatus having a first clock domain and a second clock domain, the first clock domain being asynchronous with respect to the second clock domain, the asynchronous FIFO a... | 20040330 | 20080101 | 20051006 | 60240.0 | 0 | BOCURE, TESFALDET | ASYNCHRONOUS FIFO APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PASSING DATA BETWEEN A FIRST CLOCK DOMAIN AND A SECOND CLOCK DOMAIN OF A DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,314 | ACCEPTED | High efficiency power converter | A power converter nearly losslessly delivers energy and recovers energy from capacitors associated with controlled rectifiers in a secondary winding circuit, each controlled rectifier having a parallel uncontrolled rectifier. First and second primary switches in series with first and second primary windings, respective... | 1. A power converter, comprising: a primary transformer winding circuit having at least one primary winding; a secondary transformer winding circuit comprising: at least one secondary winding coupled to the at least one primary winding; a controlled rectifier transistor, each primary winding having a voltage waveform w... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/359,457, filed Feb. 5, 2003, which continuation of application Ser. No. 09/821,655, filed Mar. 29, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,594,159, which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/417,967, filed Oct. 13, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,222,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention pertains to switching power converters. A specific example of a power converter is a DC-DC power supply that draws 100 watts of power from a 48 volt DC source and converts it to a 5 volt DC output to drive logic circuitry. The nominal values and ranges of the input... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various approaches to addressing these technical challenges have been presented in the prior art, but further improvements are needed. In response to this need, a new power circuit topology designed to work with synchronous rectifiers in a manner that better addresses the challenges... | 20040329 | 20060704 | 20050203 | 64530.0 | 8 | NGUYEN, MATTHEW VAN | HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER CONVERTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,321 | ACCEPTED | Layer-3 network routing with RPR layer-2 visibility | Routing tables of OSI layer-3 network elements are modified in order to enable entry to a RPR subnet at different entry points. This enables virtual tunnels or routing paths to utilize all existing entry links to the RPR subnet and to minimize cost factors, such as the number of RPR spans required to traverse the RPR s... | 1. A method for obtaining ingress to a layer-2 ring network to reach nodes thereof, said nodes including ingress nodes that couple said ring network to an external layer-3 network, the method comprising the steps of: in said ingress nodes, creating entries in a host table, each of said entries comprising an address of ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to communications networks. More particularly, this invention relates to methods and systems for improved utilization of communications networks configured as layer-2 ring networks. 2. Description of the Related Art The meanings of acronyms an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to communications networks. More particularly, this invention relates to methods and systems for improved utilization of communications networks configured as layer-2 ring networks. 2. Description of the Related Art The meanings of... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a disclosed embodiment of the invention, methods and systems are provided for the manipulation of layer-3 network nodes, external routers, routing tables and elements of layer-2 ring networks, such as RPR networks, enabling the layer-3 elements to view the topology of a... | 20040329 | 20090623 | 20050929 | 58634.0 | 3 | JONES, PRENELL P | LAYER-3 NETWORK ROUTING WITH RPR LAYER-2 VISIBILITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,586 | ACCEPTED | Recovery of sodium thiocyanate from industrial process solution using nanofiltration technique | The present invention relates to a membrane-based nanofiltration process for separating sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) from industrial solution containing impurities such as β-sulfopropionic acid, β-sulfopropionitrile, sodium sulfate and salts of iron and calcium in a single step to obtain a colorless aqueous solution for ... | 1. A process for recovery of sodium thiocyanate from industrial process solution containing undesirable components such as organic or inorganic compounds, color imparting ions and bivalent salts by membrane based nanofiltration technique said process comprising the steps of passing the industrial process solution as a ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a process for the recovery of sodium thiocyanate from industrial process solution by membrane based nanofiltration technique. More particularly, the present invention relates to the separation of sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) from undesirable compounds, particularly,... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a process for the recovery of sodium thiocyanate from industrial process solution by membrane based nanofiltration technique. More particularly, the present invention relates to the separation of sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) from undesirable compounds, p... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS <EOH>In the drawings accompanying this specification, FIG. 1 represents a diagrammatic flow sheet of a single stage nanofiltration membrane system for use in a process according to the invention. FIG. 2 represents a diagrammatic flow sheet of a multistage nanofiltra... | 20040329 | 20080101 | 20050929 | 63662.0 | 0 | LANGEL, WAYNE A | RECOVERY OF SODIUM THIOCYANATE FROM INDUSTRIAL PROCESS SOLUTION USING NANOFILTRATION TECHNIQUE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,748 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle transporter with screw actuators | Vehicular cargo of a vehicle transporter is supported by elongate vehicle support members. Elevated vehicle support members are supported above the vehicular frame of the transporter and moved by screw actuators that are self-locking. | 1. A vehicle transporter comprising: (a) a vehicular frame; (b) a vehicle support member movable relative to said vehicular frame; and (c) a screw actuator having elongate members that slide longitudinally relative to each other in response to turning of a screw so as to alter a length of said actuator, and having a co... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to vehicle transporters, such as trucks, trailers, and the like, that have vehicle support members movable relative to the frame of the transport vehicle and, more particularly, to a vehicle transporter hav... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to vehicle transporters, such as trucks, trailers, and the like, that have vehicle support members movable relative to the frame of the transport vehicle and, more particularly, to a vehicle transporter having a vehicle support member movable by a sc... | 20040329 | 20060411 | 20050929 | 85008.0 | 2 | GUTMAN, HILARY L | VEHICLE TRANSPORTER WITH SCREW ACTUATORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,812,852 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for monitoring a system with time in space and method therefor | Apparatus and method for monitoring a system in which a fluid flows and which is characterized by a change in the system with time in space. A preselected place in the system is monitored to collect data at two or more time points correlated to a system event. The data is indicative of a system parameter that varies wi... | 1. A method for monitoring a system in which a fluid flows, and which is characterized by a change in the system with time in space comprising the steps of: A. monitoring a preselected area or volume of a system in which a fluid flows, and which is characterized by a change in the system with time in space to collect d... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation Application of Ser. No. 10/342,509, filed Jan. 15, 2003, which is a Divisional application of Ser. No. 09/843,283, filed Apr. 26, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,553,327, which is a Continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 09/101,708, filed Sep. 16, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,35... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to apparatus for monitoring a system with time in space and method therefor and more particularly relates to novel apparatus such as a unique MRI machine, a novel irrigation apparatus for testing the effectiveness of an irri... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus or a machine, and a correlated method, for monitoring a system, in which a fluid is flowing, with time in space, which will provide more conclusive results regarding system anomalies or system efficiency. Th... | 20040329 | 20070605 | 20050217 | 77207.0 | 1 | SUN, XIUQIN | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A SYSTEM WITH TIME IN SPACE AND METHOD THEREFOR | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,972 | ACCEPTED | Automatic power conservation method for optical media and the device thereof | The present invention relates to an automatic power conservation method for an optical media and device thereof, which is capable of turning off other circuit components that are still in operation using the host inference of the optical media when the optical media enters the sleep-mode, and the host inference also be... | 1. An automatic power conservation method for an optical media, comprising: using a host inference of the optical media to turn off a plurality of circuit components that are still in operation after the optical media enters a sleep mode, and thereafter the host inference also being used to response to an external sign... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic power conservation method for an optical media and device thereof, and more particularly, to an automatic power conservation method for an optical media and device thereof that is capable of turning off more circuit comp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic power conservation method for an optical media and device thereof, and more particularly, to an automatic power conservation method for an optical media and device thereof that is capable of turning off more ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary object of the present invention is to provide an automatic power conservation method for optical media that, when the optical media enters the sleep-mode, the HI of the optical media will turn off other circuit components that are still in operation and thereafter the HI... | 20040331 | 20080826 | 20050526 | 70696.0 | 0 | CHANG, ERIC | AUTOMATIC POWER CONSERVATION METHOD FOR AN OPTICAL MEDIA DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,812,992 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems in monitoring tools for effective data retrieval | Systems and methods are provided for accessing and presenting data in real-time. In one exemplary embodiment, the systems and methods may include presenting a first record set, fetching a second record set before a data request, and presenting the second record set in response to the data request. The first record set ... | 1. A method for presenting data in a monitoring system, the method comprising: presenting a first record set in response to a data query, the first record set being associated with at least one of a first part monitored by the monitoring system, a first location of the first part, and a first supplier of the first part... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I. Technical Field The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for accessing and presenting data. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and systems in which data may be accessed from one or more databases in real-time to facilitate, for example, shortage moni... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Technical Field The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for accessing and presenting data. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and systems in which data may be accessed from one or more databases in real-time to facilitate, for example, s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention may facilitate the access of data. More particularly, methods, systems and articles of manufacture consistent with the invention facilitate data access, whereby the data may be accessed in real-time ... | 20040331 | 20101130 | 20051006 | 97037.0 | 0 | HASAN, SYED HAROON | METHODS AND SYSTEMS IN MONITORING TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE DATA RETRIEVAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,100 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for imaging a volume using a three-dimensional spiral scan trajectory | A technique is provided for improving the depth resolution of tomosynthesis images. The technique provides for the use of spiral scan trajectories. The X-ray source may moved along the spiral scan trajectory, acquiring projection data at various locations on the trajectory which are offset in the z-direction, i.e., in ... | 1. A method for generating a three-dimensional image, comprising: moving an X-ray source along a spiral scan trajectory; acquiring projection data at a plurality of locations on the spiral scan trajectory, wherein projection data generated from different heights relative to a detector surface conveys greater depth info... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of medical imaging, and more specifically to the field of tomosynthesis. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of three-dimensional scan trajectories during acquisition of image data. Tomosynthesis is an imaging modality ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of medical imaging, and more specifically to the field of tomosynthesis. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of three-dimensional scan trajectories during acquisition of image data. Tomosynthesis is an imagi... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present technique provides a novel approach to acquiring projection images during tomosynthesis. In particular, the present technique provides for the use of three-dimensional scan trajectories for use in the acquisition of tomosynthesis projection images. The depth re... | 20040330 | 20060516 | 20051013 | 70403.0 | 0 | BRUCE, DAVID VERNON | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING A VOLUME USING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPIRAL SCAN TRAJECTORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,111 | ACCEPTED | High brightness diffuser | The present invention is to provide a solution for fabricating a light diffusing sheet-like device capable of emitting light with superior brightness, that is a high brightness diffuser. The high brightness diffuser mainly comprises at least two light diffusing pieces with ridge-shape structure arranged thereon, which ... | 1. A high brightness diffuser, comprising: a convex light diffusing piece with ridge-shape structure arranged on a surface thereof, being consisted of a plurality of large convex ridges and a plurality of small convex ridges, wherein, each of the convex ridges has a ridgeline, and the large ridge and small ridge are in... | 1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a kind of sheet-like light diffusing device, capable of emitting light of superior brightness, that is, a high brightness diffuser, and more particularly to a high brightness diffuser consisted of at least two overlapping light diffusing pieces with ridge-shape struct... | <SOH> 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Light diffusers adopted in an ordinary large-scale display (e.g. rear projection screen and large-scale liquid crystal display) are commonly located at the outmost layer of the screen, thereby enabling the light emitted with good output brightness and wide-angle uniformity. FI... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In light of the drawback associated with the prior art, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a high brightness diffuser consisted of at least two overlapping light diffusing pieces with ridge-shape structure arranged thereon, so that the high brightness diffuser... | 20040331 | 20060228 | 20050303 | 71466.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, THONG Q | HIGH BRIGHTNESS DIFFUSER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,141 | ACCEPTED | TITANIUM HOCKEY STICK | A hockey stick shaft is a hollow, thin-walled tube formed of titanium or a titanium alloy. The tube wall has a thickness which may be uniform, tapered or stepped. The titanium or titanium alloy is of an alpha, a near-alpha, an alpha-beta or a highly-aged beta type. The titanium or titanium alloy has an elastic modulus ... | 1. A player hockey stick shaft comprising: an elongated one-piece wall forming a titanium or titanium alloy hollow tube having an upper end and a lower end adapted to receive a player hockey stick blade therein: wherein the titanium or titanium alloy has an elastic modulus greater than 13 million psi and a yield streng... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The invention relates generally to hockey sticks. More particularly, the invention relates to a hockey stick having a light-weight shaft which is highly durable, impact-damage-resistant and dynamically responsive. Specifically, the invention relates to a thin-walled hockey... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The invention relates generally to hockey sticks. More particularly, the invention relates to a hockey stick having a light-weight shaft which is highly durable, impact-damage-resistant and dynamically responsive. Specifically, the invention relates to a thin-w... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a player hockey stick shaft comprising an elongated one-piece wall forming a titanium or titanium alloy hollow tube having an upper end and a lower end adapted to receive a player hockey stick blade therein. One embodiment features the wall formi... | 20040329 | 20051018 | 20050929 | 58690.0 | 0 | GRAHAM, MARK S | TITANIUM HOCKEY STICK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,252 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for management and configuration of remote agents | Method and system for management and configuration of remote agents is provided. At least one web service is provided and at least one remote agent is managed and/or configured based on at least one web service. | 1. A method for management and configuration of remote agents, comprising: providing at least one web service; and performing at least one of managing and configuring at least one remote agent based on at least one web service. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein a at least one remote agent comprises a web service based ... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present disclosure is based on and claims the benefit of Provisional Application 60/460,208 filed Apr. 4, 2003, entitled “Web Services Based Discovery of Remote Agents”, 60/460,467 filed Apr. 4, 2003, entitled “SOAP Based Alert Notifications for System Management”, and 60/460,258 f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates generally systems management and, more particularly, to a method and system for management and configuration of remote agents. 2. Description of the Related Art Systems management involves the supervision of information technology in an enterprise... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method for management and configuration of remote agents, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes providing at least one web service, and performing at least one of managing and configuring at least one remote agent based on at least one web service. A system for management ... | 20040330 | 20100504 | 20050526 | 71338.0 | 0 | POLLACK, MELVIN H | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONFIGURATION OF REMOTE AGENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,363 | ACCEPTED | Transceiver device with a transmit clock signal phase that is phase-locked with a receiver clock signal phase | A transceiver system is disclosed that includes a plurality of transceiver chips. Each transceiver chip includes one or more SERDES cores. Each SERDES core includes one or more SERDES lanes. Each SERDES lane includes a receive channel and a transmit channel. The transmit channel of each SERDES lane is phase-locked with... | 1. A transceiver system comprising: a plurality of transceiver chips, each transceiver chip having a plurality of serializer/deserializer (SERDES) cores, each SERDES core having one or more SERDES lanes, each SERDES lane having a receive channel and a transmit channel, wherein the transmit channel of each SERDES lane i... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/540,295, filed Jan. 30, 2004, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to transceive... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to transceiver devices. More particularly, this invention relates to serializer/deserializer (SERDES) components of a transceiver device, and the phase-locking of a transmit clock signal phase with a receive clock signal ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A transceiver system is disclosed that includes a plurality of transceiver chips. Each transceiver chip includes one or more SERDES cores. Each SERDES core includes one or more SERDES lanes. Each SERDES lane includes a receive channel and a transmit channel. The transmit channel of ... | 20040331 | 20090922 | 20050804 | 60240.0 | 0 | BOCURE, TESFALDET | TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING A TRANSMIT CLOCK SIGNAL PHASE THAT IS PHASE-LOCKED WITH A RECEIVE CLOCK SIGNAL PHASE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,466 | ACCEPTED | Device and method for health monitoring of an area of a structural element, and structure adapted for health monitoring of an area of a structural element of said structure | Device for health monitoring of a structure comprising a dielectric material of permittivity εr, comprising a source of electromagnetic radiation, generating an electric field in the structure a detector measuring a component of the electric field, calculation means giving the value of εr on the basis of the said compo... | 1. Device for health monitoring of an area of a structural element comprising at least one dielectric material of dielectric permittivity εr comprising: (A) means of emission of electromagnetic radiation extending in a direction, the said electromagnetic field generating an electric field in the area, and (B) detection... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to devices and methods for health monitoring of an area of a structural element, and to a structure adapted for health monitoring of an area of a structural element of this structure. TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND More particularly, the invention concerns a device for hea... | <SOH> TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND <EOH>More particularly, the invention concerns a device for health monitoring of an area of a structural element comprising at least one dielectric material of dielectric permittivity ε r comprising: (A) means of emission of electromagnetic radiation extending in a direction, the said el... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Thus, according to the invention, a device of the kind in question is essentially characterized in that the said device furthermore comprises calculation means suitable for obtaining a value of the dielectric permittivity ε r in the said area on the basis of the said first measured component. By vir... | 20040330 | 20081202 | 20051013 | 62444.0 | 0 | HUYNH, PHUONG | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEALTH MONITORING OF AN AREA OF A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT, AND STRUCTURE ADAPTED FOR HEALTH MONITORING OF AN AREA OF A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF SAID STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,516 | ACCEPTED | Bonded clutch piston | A clutch assembly is provided including a first member and a second member rotatable relative to the first member. A clutch pack is provided for frictionally engaging the first and second members. A piston chamber is provided adjacent to the clutch pack, and a piston is disposed in the piston chamber and operable for a... | 1. A clutch assembly, comprising: a first member; a second member rotatable relative to said first member; a clutch pack including at least one first clutch disc attached to said first member and at least one clutch disc attached to said second member; a piston chamber adjacent to said clutch pack; a piston disposed in... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to clutch assemblies for automatic transmissions and more particularly, to a sealing arrangement of a piston for use with a clutch assembly. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In a typical clutch assembly for an automatic transmission (as illustrated in FIG. 2), a clutch pa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a typical clutch assembly for an automatic transmission (as illustrated in FIG. 2 ), a clutch pack 16 is provided for providing a frictional engagement between a first member 12 and a second member 14 which is rotatable relative to the first member 12 . A piston 60 is provided... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a clutch assembly for use in an automatic transmission for engaging a first member to a second member utilizing a clutch pack. A piston is disposed within a piston chamber and operable for applying axial pressure to the clutch pack. The piston includes... | 20040330 | 20060509 | 20051006 | 69971.0 | 0 | LORENCE, RICHARD M | BONDED CLUTCH PISTON | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,711 | ACCEPTED | Roll-up flexible door and guides therefor | A roll-up door assembly including a flexible curtain made of synthetic rubber or fabric, a curtain winding mechanism and two guide members which extend vertically on opposite sides of the doorway. Side edge sections of the curtain are movable in respective guide members. Each guide has inner and outer wall sections wit... | 1. A roll-up type door assembly comprising: a flexible curtain made of rubber, synthetic rubber or fabric material and capable of closing a doorway, said curtain having upper and lower ends and two opposite side edges; a curtain winding mechanism having said upper end of said curtain attached thereto for raising said c... | PRIOR APPLICATION This application claims priority on the basis of previously filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/485,721 filed Jul. 10, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to roll-up type door assemblies which are generally used in commercial and industrial applications, elongate guid... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to roll-up type door assemblies which are generally used in commercial and industrial applications, elongate guides for use in these door assemblies, and curtain locks for retaining edge sections of the flexible door curtains used in these door assemblies. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, a roll-up type door assembly includes a flexible curtain made of rubber, synthetic rubber or fabric material and capable of closing a doorway, this curtain having upper and lower ends and two opposite side edges. There is also a curtain wind... | 20040331 | 20090414 | 20050113 | 73100.0 | 2 | BRADFORD, CANDACE L | ROLL-UP FLEXIBLE DOOR AND GUIDES THEREFOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,772 | ACCEPTED | Ink jet recording paper | A thermal ink jet recording paper, incorporating dewatered and milled precipitated calcium carbonate (“PCC”) is disclosed. Precipitated calcium carbonate is dewatered and milled in the presence of an amphoteric or anionic dispersant to produce a high solids PCC composition. When used in coating formulations the PCC has... | 1. A method for producing a precipitated calcium carbonate for ink jet recording paper comprising: a) Admixing calcium oxide with water to produce a calcium hydroxide slurry; b) admixing a first amount of an organophosphonate followed by adding aluminum sulfate to the calcium hydroxide slurry; c) introducing carbon dio... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to milled precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) pigments for use in ink jet recording paper. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ink jet recording paper which incorporates such pigments to impart enhanced print quality. The invention further relates... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The thermal ink jet process applies a dilute aqueous ink onto the surface of a paper by heating a small volume of the ink in a small chamber with an orifice that is directed at the recording paper. The small volume of ink that is heated rapidly reaches its boiling point, and the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for an ink jet recording paper that incorporates milled precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The milled PCC is prepared by adding a first amount of an organophosphonate compound to calcium hydroxide slurry followed by admixing an aluminum sulfate to t... | 20040331 | 20071204 | 20051006 | 76958.0 | 0 | FIORITO, JAMES A | INK JET RECORDING PAPER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,784 | ACCEPTED | Back end IC wiring with improved electro-migration resistance | A multi-level semiconductor device wiring interconnect structure and method of forming the same to improve electrical properties and reliability of wiring interconnects including an electromigration resistance and electrical resistance, the method including forming a dielectric insulating layer over a conductive portio... | 1. A method of forming a multi-level semiconductor device wiring interconnect structure comprising the steps of: a) forming a dielectric insulating layer over a conductive portion; b) forming a via opening in closed communication with the conductive portion; c) forming a barrier layer to line the via opening; d) formin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to large scale integrated circuit (LSI) processing methods including formation of metallization interconnects and more particularly to an improved method and structure for wiring a multi-level semiconductor device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Metallization interco... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Metallization interconnects are critical to the proper electronic function of semiconductor devices. Several advances in integrated circuit manufacturing processing have been aimed at improving signal transport speed by reducing metal interconnect resistivities and improving resi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To achieve the foregoing and other objects, and in accordance with the purposes of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention provides a multi-level semiconductor device wiring interconnect structure and method of forming the same to impro... | 20040330 | 20061010 | 20051006 | 77782.0 | 0 | LEE, HSIEN MING | BACK END IC WIRING WITH IMPROVED ELECTRO-MIGRATION RESISTANCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,813,963 | ACCEPTED | Query progress estimation | A query progress indicator that provides an indication to a user of the progress of a query being executed on a database. The indication of the progress of the query allows the user to decide whether the query should be allowed to complete or should be aborted. One method that may be used to estimate the progress of a ... | 1. A method of estimating query progress, comprising: a) defining a model of work performed during execution of a query; b) estimating a total amount of work that will be performed according to the model during execution of the query; c) estimating an amount of work performed according to the model at a given point dur... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention concerns a method of estimating the progress of queries executed on a database. BACKGORUND ART Decision support queries can be expensive and long-running. Today's database systems do not provide feedback to a user, such as a database administrator (DBA), on how much of a que... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention concerns a method of estimating the progress of queries executed on a database. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure concerns a query progress indicator that provides an indication to a user of the progress of a query being executed on a database. The indication of the progress of the query allows the user to decide whether the query should be allowed to complete or should be aborted. One me... | 20040331 | 20090217 | 20051006 | 58587.0 | 0 | HICKS, MICHAEL J | QUERY PROGRESS ESTIMATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,031 | ACCEPTED | NON-INTRUSIVE PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE | A none intrusive pressure sensing device that clamps on to a pressure line and detects the internal pressure of the pressure line by detecting the resultant changes in the diameter of the pressure line. The clamp is held together by a fastener having a sensing element, such as a strain gage, that is able to detect the ... | 1. A non-intrusive pressure transducer for detecting a pressure in a pressure line, the pressure line having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, the pressure transducer comprising: a clamping cuff including a first arm having a first arm first end and a first arm second end, a second arm having a second arm first ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to pressure sensors and, more particularly, relates to non-intrusive devices for detecting pressures of a pressurized fluid or gas in a pressure line without breaching a wall of the pressure line or contacting the fluid or gas inside the pressure line. BACKGROUND OF THE INVE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Most conventional pressure transducers used to detect pressures in the pressure lines of machinery are intrusive, requiring exposure to the pressurized fluid or gas in the pressure line. This involves an assembly process requiring a breach in the wall of the pressure line or some... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The assembly processes for the intrusive transducers tend to increase assembly and maintenance costs for the machinery and to increase the potential for contamination of the fluid or gas. The complexity of some of the conventional non-intrusive pressure transducers tends to be costl... | 20040331 | 20060822 | 20051027 | 67577.0 | 0 | OEN, WILLIAM L | NON-INTRUSIVE PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,146 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for detecting position of mobile robot | An apparatus and a method for detecting a position of a mobile robot in accordance with the present invention can accurately detect a position of a mobile robot by calculating time taken for each ultrasonic signal generated by ultrasonic signal oscillating means of a charging station to reach the mobile robot on the ba... | 1. A method for detecting a position of a mobile robot comprising: calculating time taken for each ultrasonic signal generated by ultrasonic signal generated means of a charging station to reach the mobile robot on the basis of a point of time at which a radio frequency (RF) emitted from the mobile robot is emitted, an... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile robot, and particularly, to an apparatus and a method for detecting a position of a mobile robot. 2. Description of the Background Art In general, a mobile robot, particularly, a robot cleaner is a device for automatically c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile robot, and particularly, to an apparatus and a method for detecting a position of a mobile robot. 2. Description of the Background Art In general, a mobile robot, particularly, a robot cleaner is a device for aut... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for detecting a position of a mobile robot capable of accurately detecting a position of the mobile robot by calculating reaching time taken for each ultrasonic signal to be received by the mobile ... | 20040401 | 20091208 | 20050623 | 78428.0 | 0 | OLSEN, LIN B | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING POSITION OF MOBILE ROBOT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,229 | ACCEPTED | Icemaker in refrigerator | Icemaker in a refrigerator for making ice automatically is disclosed. The icemaker in includes an ice tray provided to a door on the refrigerator for holding water, an ejector fitted adjacent to the ice tray so as to be rotatable by a motor for ejecting ice from the ice tray, means for detecting a rotation angle of the... | 1. An icemaker in a refrigerator comprising: an ice tray provided to a door on the refrigerator for holding water; an ejector fitted adjacent to the ice tray so as to be rotatable by a motor for ejecting ice from the ice tray; means for detecting a rotation angle of the ejector; and, a control part for controlling a ro... | This application claims the benefit of the Korean Application No. P2003-66598, filed on Sep. 25, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly, to an icemaker in a refrigerator for making ice a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to refrigerators, and more particularly, to an icemaker in a refrigerator for making ice automatically. 2. Background of the Related Art The refrigerator is used for long time fresh storage of food. The refrigerator has food... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is directed to an icemaker in a refrigerator that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. An object of the present invention is to provide an icemaker in a refrigerator, which make... | 20040401 | 20060530 | 20050331 | 58292.0 | 0 | TAPOLCAI, WILLIAM E | ICEMAKER IN REFRIGERATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,305 | ACCEPTED | Composition for dyeing human keratin materials, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one associative polymer, process therefor and use thereof | Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer, processes using this composition, and a device therefor. Further disclosed herein is the use of a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer... | 1. A composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent dye that is soluble in said medium; and at least one associative polymer chosen from associative polyurethane derivatives, associative cellulose derivatives, associative polyvinyllactam derivatives and associative unsaturated pol... | This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/468,080, filed May 6, 2003. Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one associative polymer, and the processes and a device for using the composition. Further disclosed herein is the use of the composit... | 20040401 | 20070424 | 20050210 | 68296.0 | 0 | ELHILO, EISA B | COMPOSITION FOR DYEING HUMAN KERATIN MATERIALS, COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE FLUORESCENT DYE AND AT LEAST ONE ASSOCIATIVE POLYMER, PROCESS THEREFOR AND USE THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,814,324 | ACCEPTED | COOLING WATER SCALE AND CORROSION INHIBITION | A methods for inhibiting silica scale formation and corrosion in aqueous systems where soluble silica (SiO2) can be maintained at residuals below 200 mg/L, but more preferably maintained at greater than 200 mg/L as SiO2, without silica scale and with control of deposition of source water silica accumulations as high as... | 1. A method for controlling silica or silicate scale formation in an aqueous heat transfer water system with silica contributed by source water, the methods of the present invention comprising the steps: a) removing hardness ions from said source water; b) controlling the conductivity of said aqueous system water such ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application (Ser. No. not yet assigned) filed on Jan. 9, 2004, entitled Cooling Water Scale and Corrosion Inhibition. STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Silica is one of the major scale and fouling problems in many processes using water. Silica is difficult to deal with because it can assume many low solubility chemical forms depending on the water chemistry and metal surface temperature conditions. Below about pH 9.0, monomeric ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention specifically addresses and alleviates the above-identified deficiencies in the art. In this regard, the invention relates to methods for controlling silica and silicate fouling problems, as well as corrosion of system metallurgy (i.e. metal substrates) in aqueo... | 20040331 | 20050927 | 20050714 | 63101.0 | 1 | HRUSKOCI, PETER A | COOLING WATER SCALE AND CORROSION INHIBITION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,375 | ACCEPTED | Integrated circuit with metal layer having carbon nanotubes and methods of making same | A method of fabricating an integrated circuit comprises forming or providing a solution containing carbon nanotubes and forming a metal layer utilizing the solution. | 1. A method of fabricating an integrated circuit comprising: forming or providing a solution containing carbon nanotubes; and forming a metal layer utilizing the solution. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the solution containing carbon nanotubes comprises: carbon nanotube suspensions; and metal ions. 3. The method of c... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates in general to the field of integrated circuits and, in particular, to their fabrication. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Metal layers in integrate circuits are utilized to electrically interconnect various devices fabricated on a substrate. Resistance of the materials utiliz... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Metal layers in integrate circuits are utilized to electrically interconnect various devices fabricated on a substrate. Resistance of the materials utilized in the metal layers affect the speed with which signals can propagate between these devices. To improve the propagation of sign... | <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: FIG. 1 illustrates a cross sectional view of a portion of an integrated circuit having a dial damascene features. FIG. 2 ... | 20040330 | 20071127 | 20051006 | 75824.0 | 0 | PAREKH, NITIN | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH METAL LAYER HAVING CARBON NANOTUBES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,415 | ACCEPTED | Incorporation by reference | A jack includes a base having a pair of spaced apart side members with a substantially horizontally oriented platform overlying a forward portion of the base. A pair of support arms pivotably connect the platform to the side members, and a lift arm is pivotably connected between the platform and the side members. A dri... | 1. A jack comprising a cast metal base having a pair of spaced apart, unitary, rigid, substantially planar side members each with a lower edge, at least a portion of each said lower edge adapted to rest on ground during use of the jack, each side member having a forward segment and a rear segment, the forward segments ... | INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The inventors incorporate herein by reference any and all U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other documents cited or referred to in this application or cited or referred to in the U.S. patents and U.S. patent applications incorporated herein by reference. DEFINITIONS The words “comp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>U.S. Pat. No. 6,561,487 discloses a personal vehicle jack having a platform for lifting a personal vehicle such as a motorcycle, all terrain vehicle (ATV), or personal watercraft. The jack is designed to lift the entire vehicle off the floor or ground, with the vehicle balanced on a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention has one or more features as discussed subsequently herein. After reading the following section entitled “DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS OF THIS INVENTION,” one will understand how the features of this invention provide its benefits. The benefits of this inventio... | 20040331 | 20061121 | 20051006 | 63405.0 | 2 | WILSON, LEE D | JACK | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,476 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for the continuous measurement of the wear of a tire | A method for the continuous measurement of the wear of a tire comprises the steps of measuring a capacitance or an electrical resistance within a tread pattern element of the tire, and deducing the height of the element with the aid of an equation relating the capacitance or resistance to the height, and devices for im... | 1. A method for the continuous measurement of the wear of a tire, comprising the steps of: measuring capacitance or electrical resistance in a tread pattern element of the tire, and deducing the height of the element from an equation relating the capacitance or resistance to the height. 2. A method according to claim 1... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention concerns a method for the continuous measurement of the wear of a tire. The invention also concerns an element of a tread pattern for a tire which is provided with means to enable continuous measurement of the wear of the element during the rolling of the tire over a ro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention concerns a method for the continuous measurement of the wear of a tire. The invention also concerns an element of a tread pattern for a tire which is provided with means to enable continuous measurement of the wear of the element during the rolling of the ti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is a method for the continuous measurement of the wear of a tire, i.e., one which enables the wear to be measured at any time, whether during rolling of a vehicle fitted with the tire, or else when the vehicle is at rest. According to the inventio... | 20040331 | 20080729 | 20050127 | 72051.0 | 0 | ALLEN, ANDRE J | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF THE WEAR OF A TIRE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,488 | ACCEPTED | CONTROLLED PRESSURE FUEL NOZZLE INJECTOR | A multi-staged gas turbine engine fuel supply fuel injector includes at least first and second staged fuel injection circuits having first and second fuel injection points. At least first and second fuel nozzle valves operable to open at different first and second crack open pressures are controllably connected to the ... | 1. A fuel injector comprising: a valve housing, a hollow stem depending from the housing, at least one fuel nozzle assembly supported by the stem, at least first and second staged fuel injection circuits in the fuel injector, each of the first and second staged fuel injection circuits having first and second fuel injec... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to gas turbine engine combustor fuel injectors and, more particularly, such fuel injectors for use in staged fuel supply systems. In order to lower emissions, gas turbine engines are using lean burning combustors which require tu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A multi-staged gas turbine engine fuel supply system fuel injector includes at least first and second staged fuel injection circuits. Each of the first and second staged fuel injection circuits has first and second fuel injection points and at least first and second fuel n... | 20040331 | 20051018 | 20051006 | 87082.0 | 0 | GARTENBERG, EHUD | CONTROLLED PRESSURE FUEL NOZZLE INJECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,541 | ACCEPTED | Market expansion through optimized resource placement | A company's ability to expand its market presence by delivering value to emerging and immature markets is influenced by its ability to develop a rich and differentiated value net within these emerging markets. Techniques are disclosed for making resource placement decisions in an objective manner, using results from a ... | 1. A method of determining resource placement, comprising steps of: determining a set of business objectives for one or more candidate locations; developing one or more objective measurements for each business objective; performing value chain analyses for a product or service to be provided, thereby determining what t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to expanding markets for products and services by making resource placement decisions in an objective manner, and deals more particularly with techniques for comparing one or more locations to a set of criteria that are directed toward ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to expanding markets for products and services by making resource placement decisions in an objective manner, and deals more particularly with techniques for comparing one or more locations to a set of criteria that are dire... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide techniques for leveraging a value chain analysis approach to determine optimal resource placement in order to expand markets. Another object of the present invention is to provide techniques for determining optimal resource placement ... | 20040331 | 20110607 | 20051006 | 74940.0 | 0 | ANDERSON, FOLASHADE | MARKET EXPANSION THROUGH OPTIMIZED RESOURCE PLACEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,683 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for sharing storage space on a computer | An application and method for transmitting copies of data to a remote back-up site for storage, and for retrieving copies of the previously stored data from the remote back-up site. A user designates files from an originating computer for which to transfer copies to a destination computer. The originating computer tran... | 1. A method for facilitating the transfer of back-up copies of one or more files from a first computer to a second computer; comprising: designating files from the first computer for which back-up copies will be transferred to the second computer; selectively transferring the designated files and file data from the fir... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of application No. 10/682,355; filed Oct. 9, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a system and method in which two or more users back-up computer files by agreeing to share storage space on the their computers. In partic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is common practice for computer users to store computer file data on computer readable medium (CRM) such as CD-ROMs, digital versatile disks (DVD), magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or magnetic hard disk drives. However, data stored on such storage devi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention meets the above needs and overcomes one or more deficiencies in the prior art by providing an improved application and method for securely transmitting copies of data to a remote back-up site for storage. In one embodiment, the invention utilizes an application that al... | 20040331 | 20080408 | 20050127 | 62517.0 | 7 | LEE, WILSON | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHARING STORAGE SPACE ON A COMPUTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,790 | ACCEPTED | Refrigerator and method for controlling the same | A refrigerator including a control unit for a condenser fan in connection with operation of a compressor if an outdoor temperature sensor is out of order. Since the condenser fan is driven in connection with the operation of the compressor, a trip phenomenon of the compressor generated due an overload of the compressor... | 1. A refrigerator comprising: a compressor; a condenser; a condenser fan; an outdoor temperature sensor; and a control unit for determining whether the compressor is operated or not based on operation load of the refrigerator if the outdoor temperature sensor is out of order and controlling the condenser fan in connect... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2004-21496, filed on Mar. 30, 2004 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 invent... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator and a method for controlling the same, and, more particularly, to a refrigerator and a method for controlling the same, which is capable of controlling a condenser fan in connection with operation of a comp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, it is an aspect of the invention to provide a refrigerator and a method for controlling the same, which is capable of preventing a trip phenomenon of a compressor by driving a condenser fan in connection with operation of the compressor if an outdoor temperature sensor is... | 20040401 | 20060411 | 20051006 | 98236.0 | 0 | NORMAN, MARC E | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,938 | ACCEPTED | Poly(azine)-based charge transport materials | An improved organophotoreceptor comprises an electrically conductive substrate and a photoconductive element on the electrically conductive substrate, the photoconductive element comprising: (a) a charge transport material having the formula where X1 and X2 are, each independently, a linking group; Ar comprises an arom... | 1. An organophotoreceptor comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a photoconductive element on the electrically conductive substrate, the photoconductive element comprising: (a) a charge transport material comprising a polymer having the formula: where X1 and X2 are, each independently, a linking group; Ar ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to organophotoreceptors suitable for use in electrophotography and, more specifically, to organophotoreceptors having a charge transport materials comprising a polymer having repeating aromatic azine groups. Furthermore, the invention further relates to methods for forming ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In electrophotography, an organophotoreceptor in the form of a plate, disk, sheet, belt, drum or the like having an electrically insulating photoconductive element on an electrically conductive substrate is imaged by first uniformly electrostatically charging the surface of the p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides organophotoreceptors having good electrostatic properties such as high V acc and low V dis . This invention also provides organophotoreceptors comprising a charge transport material having reduced extraction by liquid carriers. In a first aspect, an organopho... | 20040331 | 20080122 | 20051006 | 75028.0 | 0 | GOODROW, JOHN L | POLY(AZINE)-BASED CHARGE TRANSPORT MATERIALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,939 | ACCEPTED | Ice detector for improved ice detection at near freezing condition | An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation includes a probe protruding into an airflow. The probe extends into the airflow from a strut. The strut has one or more features which allow the probe to accrete ice at a higher temperature than would conventionally be possible. Strut features can include ... | 1. An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation, the ice detector comprising: a probe protruding into an airflow; and a strut from which the probe extends into the airflow, the strut having a notch formed therein in an upwind direction relative to the probe. 2. The ice detector of claim 1, wherein th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Reference is hereby made to the following co-pending and commonly assigned patent application filed on even date herewith: U.S. Application Serial No. ______ entitled “ICE DETECTOR FOR IMPROVED ICE DETECTION AT NEAR FREEZING CONDITION”, which is incorporated by reference in its e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to vibrating type ice detectors for use with aircraft and in any other locations where the detection of ice is of importance. More particularly, the present invention relates to ice detector configurations that increase the critical temperature limit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation includes a probe protruding into an airflow. The probe extends into the airflow from a strut. The strut has one or more features which allow the probe to accrete ice at a higher temperature than would conventionally be ... | 20040331 | 20060912 | 20051006 | 98158.0 | 0 | DINH, TIEN QUANG | ICE DETECTOR FOR IMPROVED ICE DETECTION AT NEAR FREEZING CONDITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,814,971 | ACCEPTED | Stabilized polycarbonate polyester composition | A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed which comprises structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosph... | 1. A stabilized thermoplastic resin composition comprising: structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers, wherein said quencher is selected from a group consisting of phosphorus compounds... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/524148 filed on Nov. 21, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a stabilized thermoplastic resin composition, a method to sy... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a stabilized thermoplastic resin composition, a method to synthesize the composition and articles made from the compositions. Polycarbonate is a useful engineering plastic for parts requiring clarity, high toughness, and, in some cases, good heat resista... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present inventors have unexpectedly discovered a thermoplastic resin composition comprising structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted polycarbonate, at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyester and a combination of at least two quenchers... | 20040331 | 20070814 | 20050526 | 72528.0 | 0 | BUTTNER, DAVID J | STABILIZED POLYCARBONATE POLYESTER COMPOSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,207 | ACCEPTED | Controlling delivery of broadcast encryption content for a network cluster from a content server outside the cluster | Controlling delivery of broadcast encryption content for a network cluster from a content server outside the cluster that include receiving in the content server from the network device a key management block for the cluster, a unique data token for the cluster, and an encrypted cluster id and calculating a binding key... | 1. A method for controlling the delivery of broadcast encryption content for a network cluster from a content server outside the cluster, the method comprising: receiving in the content server from a network device a key management block for the cluster, a unique data token for the cluster, and a encrypted cluster id; ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention is data processing, or, more specifically, methods, systems, and products for controlling delivery of broadcast encryption content for a network cluster from a content server outside the cluster. 2. Description of Related Art With the adve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention is data processing, or, more specifically, methods, systems, and products for controlling delivery of broadcast encryption content for a network cluster from a content server outside the cluster. 2. Description of Related Art W... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for controlling delivery of broadcast encryption content for a network cluster from a content server outside the cluster that include receiving in the content server from the network device a key management block for the cluster, a unique... | 20040331 | 20080812 | 20051013 | 65593.0 | 0 | KYLE, TAMARA TESLOVICH | CONTROLLING DELIVERY OF BROADCAST ENCRYPTION CONTENT FOR A NETWORK CLUSTER FROM A CONTENT SERVER OUTSIDE THE CLUSTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,279 | ACCEPTED | Variable shear line lock cylinder | A lock cylinder is provided and includes an outer cylinder having a bore, an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the bore, and a pin assembly disposed within the inner and outer cylinders. The pin assembly is operable to selectively lock the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder. The pin assembly includes ... | 1. A lock cylinder comprising: an outer cylinder having a first bore formed along a first longitudinal axis; an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within said first bore; a plurality of pin assemblies disposed within said inner and outer cylinders, said plurality of pin assemblies being operable to selectively lock said... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to lock cylinders, and more particularly, to an improved lock cylinder and method of re-keying a lock cylinder. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is well known in the art to provide a door hardware assembly that is operable to maintain a door in a closed position by sel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known in the art to provide a door hardware assembly that is operable to maintain a door in a closed position by selectively securing the door to a doorframe. It is equally well known to provide a door hardware assembly that is capable of being locked to selectively pr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention provides a lock cylinder including an outer cylinder having a first bore formed along a first longitudinal axis, an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the first bore, and a pin assembly disposed within the inner and outer cylinders. The pin a... | 20040401 | 20070116 | 20051006 | 78406.0 | 0 | GALL, LLOYD A | VARIABLE SHEAR LINE LOCK CYLINDER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,282 | ACCEPTED | Extrusion laminate polymeric film article and gastric occlusive device comprising same | A multilayer film including a layer of sealing film, having main top and bottom surfaces, and a layer of thermoplastic polymer film, laminated to the layer of sealing film, on at least one of the main top and bottom surfaces. The sealing film has a composition and thickness imparting gas barrier character to the multil... | 1. A multilayer film comprising: a layer of sealing film, having main top and bottom surfaces; and a layer of thermoplastic polymer film, laminated to the layer of sealing film, on at least one of the main top and bottom surfaces; wherein the sealing film has a composition and thickness imparting gas barrier character ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an extrusion laminate film, and to products formed therefrom having a gas barrier character. In a specific embodiment, the invention relates to a gastric occlusive device fabricated using such film. 2. Description of the Related Art In the ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an extrusion laminate film, and to products formed therefrom having a gas barrier character. In a specific embodiment, the invention relates to a gastric occlusive device fabricated using such film. 2. Description of the Related... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a gas barrier film, as well as to articles and devices incorporating such gas barrier film. In one aspect, the invention relates to a multilayer film comprising: a layer of sealing film, having main top and bottom surfaces; and a layer of thermoplast... | 20040401 | 20110208 | 20051006 | 96643.0 | 3 | TRAN, THAO T | EXTRUSION LAMINATE POLYMERIC FILM ARTICLE AND GASTRIC OCCLUSIVE DEVICE COMPRISING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,443 | ACCEPTED | System and method for IP handoff | A seamless vertical handoff method allows the network applications and connections on a mobile node to continue without disruption as it moves within a wireless overlay network that comprises multiple possibly overlapping layers of wireless networks (e.g., a WLAN and a WWAN) with different underlying technologies, prov... | 1. A vertical handoff system comprising: a first foreign agent providing connectivity to a network, the first foreign agent broadcasting a wireless local area network signal; a second foreign agent providing connectivity to the network via a wireless wide area network signal; a mobile node comprising executable code fo... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/501,114, filed Sep. 8, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present disclosure relates to wireless roaming, and more particularly to a system and method for vertical handoff in a wireless network. 2. Discussion of Rela... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present disclosure relates to wireless roaming, and more particularly to a system and method for vertical handoff in a wireless network. 2. Discussion of Related Art Wireless connectivity is a burgeoning market in which consumers are coming to expect... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a vertical handoff system comprises a first foreign agent providing connectivity to a network, the first foreign agent broadcasting a wireless local area network signal, and a second foreign agent providing connectivity to the ne... | 20040401 | 20070717 | 20050310 | 79731.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, THUAN T | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IP HANDOFF | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,549 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparatus for controlling bandwidth and service in a communications system | Methods and apparatus for performing admission control and bandwidth allocation from a centralized network location in a communications system which supports various IP based services are described. Admission control is performed based on user interaction with a Web interface hosted by a centralized control. Users may ... | 1. A centralized method of providing admission control functionality in a communications system including a plurality of nodes, said plurality of nodes including a control node, at least a first node coupled to a second node by a first link, a third node coupled to the second node by a second link and a fourth node cou... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of communications systems and, more particularly, to the field of user access, e.g., admission control procedures, and bandwidth allocation suitable for use in, e.g., system which provide DSL (digital subscriber line) services. BACKGROUND OF TH... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Currently, DSL services are normally offered as best effort services without any guarantees, e.g., with regard to end to end data rates (bandwidth) that will be provided. Such best effort services cannot support products that require certain specific guaranteed levels of bandwidt... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for supporting flexible and/or reliable service request control decisions, e.g., flow admission requests decisions, in a communications system, e.g., a communications system which supports IP based services through the use o... | 20040401 | 20090811 | 20051013 | 93766.0 | 0 | DUONG, CHRISTINE T | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BANDWIDTH AND SERVICE IN A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,551 | ACCEPTED | Refrigeration system and components thereof | A refrigeration system having a container with at least two different temperature cooling zones separated by a divider. The divider has a wall and a partition spaced apart from each other. The partition has a heat transfer plate with a sheet with a heat transfer substance attached thereto. The refrigeration system may ... | 1. A multi temperature zone refrigeration system comprising: a container with at least two different temperature cooling zones; a divider separating the at least two cooling zones, where the divider has a wall and a partition spaced therefrom to define a heat exchange chamber, the partition being formed of a heat trans... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to a refrigeration system and components thereof, and in particular, to a system having different temperature zones for cooling various food and beverage articles. People have used refrigerated devices to cool and freeze food and beverage articles for many ye... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to a refrigeration system and components thereof, and in particular, to a system having different temperature zones for cooling various food and beverage articles. People have used refrigerated devices to cool and freeze food and beverage articles... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a refrigeration system that is cost-effective to manufacture, efficient to operate, relatively quiet when functioning, and overcomes certain of the deficiencies in the prior art. The invention provides for a refrigeration system and components thereof.... | 20040401 | 20081118 | 20051006 | 98435.0 | 4 | JONES, MELVIN | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREOF | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,591 | ACCEPTED | Late reverberation-based synthesis of auditory scenes | A scheme for stereo and multi-channel synthesis of inter-channel correlation (ICC) (normalized cross-correlation) cues for parametric stereo and multi-channel coding. The scheme synthesizes ICC cues such that they approximate those of the original. For that purpose, diffuse audio channels are generated and mixed with t... | 1. A method for synthesizing an auditory scene, comprising: processing at least one input channel to generate two or more processed input signals; filtering the at least one input channel to generate two or more diffuse signals; and combining the two or more diffuse signals with the two or more processed input signals ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. provisional application No. 60/544,287, filed on Feb. 12, 2004 as attorney docket no. Faller 12. The subject matter of this application is related to the subject matter of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/848,877, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the encoding of audio signals and the subsequent synthesis of auditory scenes from the encoded audio data. 2. Description of the Related Art When a person hears an audio signal (i.e., sounds) generated by a particular aud... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The '877 and '458 applications describe techniques for synthesizing auditory scenes that address the transmission bandwidth problem of the prior art. According to the '877 application, an auditory scene corresponding to multiple audio sources located at different positions relative ... | 20040401 | 20090901 | 20050818 | 58080.0 | 2 | FAULK, DEVONA E | LATE REVERBERATION-BASED SYNTHESIS OF AUDITORY SCENES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,761 | ACCEPTED | Shredder with lock for on/off switch | The present application discloses a shredder with a switch lock that locks the on/off switch in its on/off position. | 1. A shredder comprising: a shredder mechanism including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements, the shredder mechanism enabling articles to be shredded to be fed into the cutter elements and the motor being operable to drive the cutter elements so that the cutter elements shred the articles fed therein; an ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to shredders for destroying articles, such as documents, CDs, floppy disks, etc. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Shredders are well known devices used for shredding items, such as documents, CDs, floppy disks, etc. With identity theft, there has been an increased consume... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Shredders are well known devices used for shredding items, such as documents, CDs, floppy disks, etc. With identity theft, there has been an increased consumer awareness of the desirability of shredding documents containing sensitive personal information, such as credit card bill... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention provides a shredder with a switch lock that locks the on/off switch in its off position. Specifically, the shredder comprises a shredder mechanism including an electrically powered motor and cutter elements. The shredder mechanism enables articles... | 20040402 | 20060509 | 20051006 | 75483.0 | 4 | ROSENBAUM, MARK | SHREDDER WITH LOCK FOR ON/OFF SWITCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,815 | ACCEPTED | Power plug with overloaded display | The present invention relates to providing a power plug with overloaded display, which provides users with the function of warning display for protecting the power plug from over-heated melting and from shorting and catching on fire. The character is that an embedded positioned block is arranged on the periphery of the... | 1. A power plug with overloaded display, comprising an embedded positioned block arranged on the periphery of the electric metal-pin of said power plug, wherein a thermochromic film is coated on the surface of said embedded positioned block, and the external body of said power plug is made by injection modeling with tr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Generally, electric equipment using alternating current usually is plugged into an alternating current plug by a power plug through wires. As we know, alternating current power source generally is divided into 2 types, 110 voltage and 220 voltage. At present, the most common structure applie... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Generally, electric equipment using alternating current usually is plugged into an alternating current plug by a power plug through wires. As we know, alternating current power source generally is divided into 2 types, 110 voltage and 220 voltage. At present, the most common stru... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A power plug with overloaded display, which provides users with the function of warning display for protecting the power plug from over-heated melting, wherein an embedded positioned block is arranged on the periphery of the electric metal-pin of said power plug, and a thermochromic... | 20040402 | 20061010 | 20051006 | 72041.0 | 0 | NASRI, JAVAID H | POWER PLUG WITH OVERLOADED DISPLAY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,879 | ACCEPTED | Process for the monoalkylation of dihydroxy aromatic compounds | A continuous process comprising: contacting a mixture comprising dihydroxy aromatic compound, water and an alkylating agent with a catalyst system in the presence of a flowing carrier gas, to form a mono alkylated dihydroxy aromatic compound, wherein the catalyst system is obtained by the calcination of a catalyst prec... | 1. A continuous process comprising: contacting a mixture comprising a dihydroxy aromatic compound, water and an alkylating agent with a catalyst system in the presence of a flowing carrier gas, to form a mono alkylated dihydroxy aromatic compound, wherein said catalyst system is obtained by the calcination of a catalys... | BACK GROUND OF INVENTION The disclosure generally relates to alkylation of dihydroxy aromatic compounds. More particularly the disclosure relates to selective mono ortho alkylation of dihydroxy aromatic compounds. An alkylation reaction of a dihydroxy aromatic compound typically involves a vapor phase reaction of a dih... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A continuous process comprising: contacting a mixture comprising dihydroxy aromatic compound, water and an alkylating agent with a catalyst system in the presence of a flowing carrier gas, to form a mono alkylated dihydroxy aromatic compound, wherein said catalyst system is obtained by ... | 20040331 | 20060808 | 20051006 | 97379.0 | 0 | BOYKIN, TERRESSA M | PROCESS FOR THE MONOALKYLATION OF DIHYDROXY AROMATIC COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,815,893 | ACCEPTED | Scale for use with a translation and orientation sensing system | A position sensor using a novel structured light generating scale or target member is provided. An imaging array is capable of measuring the relative translation and orientation of the structured light generating scale or target member in X, Y, Z, yaw, pitch, and roll (“6D”) simultaneously, and with high precision. The... | 1. A position measuring device usable for measuring a relative position between two members, the position measuring device comprising: an imaging detector; and a structured light generating target member, wherein: the imaging detector and the structured light generating member are positionable to provide an image on th... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to optical position sensors, and, more particularly, to a multi-axis optical position sensor utilizing a structured light scale or target. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various accurate 2-dimensional (2D) optical position sensing systems are known. For example, one ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various accurate 2-dimensional (2D) optical position sensing systems are known. For example, one 2D incremental position sensor using a 2D grating scale and providing high resolution and high accuracy for sensing translation in an X-Y plane is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,104,225... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to providing a position sensor that overcomes the foregoing and other disadvantages. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an optical position sensor utilizing a scale or target member that emits a structured light pattern (also re... | 20040331 | 20071211 | 20051006 | 76014.0 | 0 | TON, TRI T | SCALE FOR USE WITH A TRANSLATION AND ORIENTATION SENSING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,815,958 | ACCEPTED | Ball bearing | An outer ring 3a is formed so as to have a large thickness and the pitch circle diameters Dp of balls 6 are shifted to the inside diameter side of the present ball bearing. The radiuses of curvature Ro, Ri of the section shapes of an outer ring raceway 2a and an inner ring raceway 4a are increased with respect to the d... | 1-13. (canceled) 14. A ball bearing comprising: an outer ring including on the inner peripheral surface thereof an outer ring raceway having an arc-shaped section; an inner ring including on the outer peripheral surface thereof an inner ring raceway having an arc-shaped section; and a plurality of balls respectively in... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a ball bearing, and particularly a ball bearing used to support a rotary shaft, which is disposed in a fan motor of an electric cleaner for domestic use or in a blower of an air conditioner for domestic use and is to be rotated at a high speed with a low load... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a ball bearing, and particularly a ball bearing used to support a rotary shaft, which is disposed in a fan motor of an electric cleaner for domestic use or in a blower of an air conditioner for domestic use and is to be rotated at a high speed wit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention aims at eliminating the above-mentioned drawbacks found in the conventional ball bearing. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a ball bearing which not only can realize a low torque structure but also can be assembled to a housing similar to... | 20040402 | 20060718 | 20050407 | 57701.0 | 0 | SICONOLFI, ROBERT | BALL BEARING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,089 | ACCEPTED | Slim spacer device and manufacturing method | A CMOS structure including a Slim spacer and method for forming the same to reduce an S/D electrical resistance and improve charge mobility in a channel region, the method including providing a semiconductor substrate including a polysilicon gate structure including at least one overlying hardmask layer; forming spacer... | 1. a semiconductor device comprising: a substrate having a surface orientation of (100); a gate electrode formed on the substrate; a Slim spacer formed on the top of the substrate source-to-drain axis is formed along the <100> 2. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the width of the Slim spacer is less than abo... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to processes for forming semiconductor devices including CMOS and MOSFET devices and more particularly to a CMOS device and method for forming the same having a Slim spacer with improved electrical performance including reduced short channel effects and increased ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As MOSFET and CMOS device characteristic sizes are scaled below 0.25 microns including below 0.1 micron, the device designs need to be modified for each generation of device scaling down. For example, short channel effects (SCE) are one of the most important challenges for design... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To achieve the foregoing and other objects, and in accordance with the purposes of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention provides a CMOS structure comprising a Slim spacer and method for forming the same to reduce an S/D electrical re... | 20040331 | 20070116 | 20051013 | 63418.0 | 1 | PIZARRO CRESPO, MARCOS D | SLIM SPACER DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,189 | ACCEPTED | Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method | A lithographic apparatus for immersion lithography is described in which a compensation controller controls actuators to apply forces to the substrate equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to forces which are applied to the substrate by a liquid supply system which supplies liquid between the projection system a... | 1. A lithographic apparatus comprising: an illumination system configured to provide a beam of radiation; a support structure configured to hold a patterning device, the patterning device configured to impart the beam with a pattern in its cross-section; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection sy... | FIELD The present invention relates to a lithographic apparatus and a device manufacturing method. BACKGROUND A lithographic apparatus is a machine that applies a desired pattern onto a target portion of a substrate. Lithographic apparatus can be used, for example, in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). In th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A lithographic apparatus is a machine that applies a desired pattern onto a target portion of a substrate. Lithographic apparatus can be used, for example, in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). In that circumstance, a patterning device, such as a mask, may be used to generate a circuit... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>It would be advantageous, for example, to provide improved through-put, improved overlay and/or improved critical dimension performance of an immersion lithography apparatus. According to an aspect, there is provided a lithographic apparatus comprising: an illumination system configured to provide a... | 20040402 | 20071113 | 20051006 | 84346.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, HUNG | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,216 | ACCEPTED | Optical arrangement for assay reading device | Disclosed, in one aspect, is an assay result reading device for reading the result of an assay performed using a test strip, the device comprising: a light source or sources, said light source/s emitting light incident upon at least two, spatially separated zones of the test strip; and a photodetector which detects lig... | 1. An assay result reading device for reading the result of an assay performed using a test strip, the device comprising: at least one light source capable of emitting light incident upon at least two spatially separated zones of the test strip; and a photodetector which detects light emanating from each of the two sai... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/508,001, filed Oct. 2, 2003, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. FIELD The disclosed subject matter relates to assay reading devices for the measuremen... | <SOH> FIELD <EOH>The disclosed subject matter relates to assay reading devices for the measurement of analytes. In particular it relates to electronic readers for use with assay test-strips which use optical methods of measurement. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure provides inexpensive, typically disposable, assay readers either for use with, or in integral combination with, an assay test strip such as disclosed by EP291194. The optics are provided in a compact arrangement well-suited, for example, for a handheld device. The arrangement ... | 20040401 | 20080101 | 20050217 | 72534.0 | 1 | GEISEL, KARA E | OPTICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR ASSAY READING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,217 | ACCEPTED | System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices | A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distr... | 1. A system comprising a plurality of devices, one of the devices operating as a task source device and at least one other device operating as a member of a synchrony group, the task source device being configured to distribute a series of tasks to the synchrony group, each task being associated with a time stamp indic... | INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/490,768, filed on Jul. 28, 2003, entitled “Method for Synchronizing Audio Playback Between Multiple Networked Devices,” assigned to the assignee of the present application, incorporated herein by reference. FIEL... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are a number of circumstances under which it is desirable to maintain synchrony of operations among a plurality of independently-clocked digital data processing devices in relation to, for example, information that is provided thereto by a common source. For example, system... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a new and improved system and method for synchronizing operations among a number of digital data processing devices that are regulated by independent clocking devices. Generally, the invention will find utility in connection with any type of information for wh... | 20040401 | 20120731 | 20070215 | 64951.0 | G06F946 | 0 | NICKERSON, JEFFREY L | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING OPERATIONS AMONG A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY CLOCKED DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,816,264 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor substrate with interconnections and embedded circuit elements | A semiconductor substrate integrated with interconnections and circuit components. A silicon backplane is processed with silicon processing to provide electrical connectivity for circuit elements. In one embodiment functional circuit elements, e.g., MEMS, switches, filters, are integrated on the silicon backplane. In o... | 1. An interconnect apparatus comprising: a silicon substrate; contact pads processed on the silicon substrate to connect to an integrated circuit (IC) die; interconnections selectively interconnecting the contact pads, the interconnections processed on the silicon substrate; and circuit elements processed on the silico... | FIELD Embodiments of the invention relate to silicon integrated circuits, and particularly to interconnecting integrated circuits with other circuit elements. BACKGROUND Many circuits currently use discrete components and/or integrated circuits (ICs) that may be produced with different types of processing and materials... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Many circuits currently use discrete components and/or integrated circuits (ICs) that may be produced with different types of processing and materials. Some of the different types of processing and materials may include complimentary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), gallium-arsenide (GaAs), lith... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The description of embodiments of the invention includes various illustrations by way of example, and not by way of limitation in the figures and accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements. FIG. 1 is a known example of interconnecting ... | 20040331 | 20071225 | 20051006 | 79459.0 | 0 | MANDALA, VICTOR A | SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE WITH INTERCONNECTIONS AND EMBEDDED CIRCUIT ELEMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,632 | ACCEPTED | Foldable bicycle frame with axial rear wheel removal | A rear wheel is axially removable from a bicycle frame after a support arm is pivoted away from an initial position overlying the rear wheel. A bicycle drive mechanism is not removed together with the rear wheel, but instead, is left mounted on another support arm. Both support arms straddle the rear wheel during bicyc... | 1. A frame for a bicycle having front and rear wheels, comprising: a) a main frame support on which the front wheel is mounted; and b) a pair of frame support arms mounted on the main frame support and straddling the rear wheel to support the rear wheel in a use position for rotation about a rear wheel axis during bicy... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to bicycles and, more particularly, to bicycle frames which are foldable to occupy less storage space, and which enable quick and easy removal of rear bicycle wheels for replacement or repair. 2. Description of the Related Art... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to bicycles and, more particularly, to bicycle frames which are foldable to occupy less storage space, and which enable quick and easy removal of rear bicycle wheels for replacement or repair. 2. Description of the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | 20040402 | 20051227 | 20051006 | 60265.0 | 0 | LUBY, MATTHEW D | FOLDABLE BICYCLE FRAME WITH AXIAL REAR WHEEL REMOVAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,654 | ACCEPTED | Front suspension tuning apparatus for vehicle with struts | The present invention provides a suspension tuning device for vehicles with struts. More specifically the suspension tuning device generally comprises an upper plate, two lower plates and a strut mounting plate. The plates are constructed to mount juxtaposed to a standard strut tower mounting member to permit quick fro... | 1. In a front vehicle suspension, wherein said suspension includes a left and a right strut, each said strut including a top end, a bottom end and a longitudinal centerline, said longitudinal centerline defining a strut axis, a left and a right structural strut tower, said left and said right strut towers each includin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device for quickly and easily adjusting the caster and camber of a vehicle front suspension across a broader than normal range to tune the vehicle's suspension for racing and/or high performance street applications. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The versatility an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The versatility and performance of newer muscle cars such as the FORD MUSTANG permit owners to use one vehicle for multiple purposes. Often the same vehicle used to carry groceries home from the supermarket is used for racing applications on the weekend. Owners will often modify ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a suspension tuning device for vehicles with struts. More specifically the suspension tuning device generally comprises an upper plate, two lower plates and a strut mounting plate. The plates are constructed to mount juxtaposed to a standard strut towe... | 20040402 | 20061205 | 20051006 | 63839.0 | 2 | CULBRETH, ERIC D | FRONT SUSPENSION TUNING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE WITH STRUTS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,676 | ACCEPTED | Totes for bottles | According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a carrier for transporting a bottle or bottles, is provided. The carrier includes a tote having a non-rigid front and rear panel secured to one another along a right side terminal edge, a left side terminal edge and a bottom terminal edge to thereby define a pocket... | 1. A tote for carrying and transporting a bottle or bottles, the tote comprises: a front panel defining a right side, a left side, a bottom, and a top terminal edge; and a rear panel defining a right side, a left side, a bottom, and a top terminal edge, the rear panel being secured to the front panel along at least the... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/535,443, filed on Jan. 9, 2004, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to portable bottle ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to portable bottle carriers and, more particularly, to tote bags suitable for carrying at least one bottle of wine. 2. Background of Related Art Heretofore, when carrying wine bottles in a paper bag, sack or the like, the glass wine bottles, unles... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure relates to portable bottle carriers (i.e., tote bags) for carrying at least one bottle therein, preferably a bottle of wine therein. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a tote for carrying and transporting a bottle or bottles, is provided. The tote includes a fr... | 20040402 | 20070522 | 20050714 | 67465.0 | 2 | BUI, LUAN KIM | TOTES FOR BOTTLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,735 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for increasing the reliability of an emergency call communication network | The invention includes an emergency services network comprising a plurality of resources, a plurality of emergency services, and a Service/Name Resolution (SNR) system connected to a transport network. In operation, one of the resources receives a retrieval key for an emergency event from a conforming emergency system.... | 1. An emergency services network for providing emergency services, the emergency services network comprising: a plurality of emergency services connected to a transport network; a plurality of resources connected to the transport network, wherein one of the plurality of resources, responsive to receiving a retrieval ke... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This non-provisional application claims priority to U.S. provisional application 60/552,831, which was filed on Mar. 13, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to emergency services, and in particular to an enhanced emergency services network that reduces... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to emergency services, and in particular to an enhanced emergency services network that reduces the time required to obtain the data necessary to handle an emergency event. This invention further relates to an enhanced emergency se... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE SOLUTION <EOH>The invention helps solve the above and other problems with an emergency services network that includes a Service/Name Resolution (SNR) system. The SNR system includes a directory correlating retrieval keys to emergency services in the emergency services network. The SNR system may q... | 20040402 | 20061017 | 20050915 | 61795.0 | 0 | WOO, STELLA L | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING THE RELIABILITY OF AN EMERGENCY CALL COMMUNICATION NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,816,875 | ACCEPTED | Actuator | The actuator is capable of greatly deforming a flexible sheet member. The actuator comprises: a flexible sheet member being made of a polymer material; and a pair of electrodes being respectively provided on both faces of the sheet member, the electrodes being made of carbon nano fibers. | 1. An actuator, comprising: a flexible sheet member being made of a polymer material; and a pair of electrodes being respectively provided on both faces of said sheet member, said electrodes being made of carbon nano fibers. 2. The actuator according to claim 1, wherein one end of the carbon nano fibers constituting sa... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an actuator and a material for electrodes of the actuator, more precisely relates to an actuator capable of greatly deforming a sheet member made of a polymer material by applying an electric field and a material for electrodes of the actuator. An actuator ha... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an actuator and a material for electrodes of the actuator, more precisely relates to an actuator capable of greatly deforming a sheet member made of a polymer material by applying an electric field and a material for electrodes of the actuator. An... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide an actuator capable of greatly bending a flexible sheet member. Another object of the present invention is to provide a material for electrodes of the actuator of the present invention. To achieve the objects, the present invention ha... | 20040405 | 20060919 | 20050804 | 92130.0 | 0 | DOUGHERTY, THOMAS M | ACTUATOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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