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10,850,330 | ACCEPTED | Gas distribution assembly with rotary taps for a cooking appliance | The gas distribution assembly (1) is adapted for the supply of a gas flow (G) to a cooking appliance with top burners, and comprises a straight tubular-shaped manifold conduit. (2) and various rotary taps (C1-C4) provided with an arched mounting base, which are superimposed in twos opposite to each other on a tubular p... | 1.- Gas distribution assembly fitted with various taps, adapted for the supply of a gas flow (G) to the top burners of a cook appliance provided with a horizontal cooking plane (CP) and a vertical front wall (FP) comprising: a gas manifold conduit (2) supported under said horizontal cooking plane (CP) and provided with... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present description relates to the supply of gas to a household cooking appliance provided with various top burners by way of a gas flow distribution assembly fitted with a number of rotary type regulating taps mounted on a manifold conduit, and to a constructional detail for the in... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present description relates to the supply of gas to a household cooking appliance provided with various top burners by way of a gas flow distribution assembly fitted with a number of rotary type regulating taps mounted on a manifold conduit, and to a constructional detai... | 20040519 | 20060523 | 20050908 | 66530.0 | 0 | BASICHAS, ALFRED | GAS DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY WITH ROTARY TAPS FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,850,445 | ACCEPTED | Disposable pull-on wearing article | Here is disclosed a disposable pull-on wearing article improved so that a body fluid absorbent core may be curved about a crotch region toward front and rear waist regions without forming thick creases creating a feeling of discomfort against a wearer, and wherein a concavity bulging downward may be quickly formed in t... | 1. A disposable pull-on wearing article having a front waist region, a rear waist region, a crotch region and a body fluid absorbent panel extending over said crotch region further into said front and rear waist regions and said body fluid absorbent panel having a longitudinal direction extending toward said front and ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to disposable pull-on wearing articles useful in the form of disposable pull-on diapers, disposable pants for incontinent patient, disposable training pants or the like. An invention aiming to provide a good fit wherein a crotch region of disposable wearing arti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to disposable pull-on wearing articles useful in the form of disposable pull-on diapers, disposable pants for incontinent patient, disposable training pants or the like. An invention aiming to provide a good fit wherein a crotch region of disposable ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a disposable pull-on wearing article improved so that a body fluid absorbent core may be curved about a crotch region toward front and rear waist regions without forming thick creases creating a feeling of discomfort against a wear... | 20040521 | 20080212 | 20050707 | 63996.0 | 0 | CHAPMAN, GINGER T | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE HAVING MULTILAYERED CORE COMPRISING CONVEX GAPS AND V-SHAPED CUTOUTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,450 | ACCEPTED | Steady state free precession based magnetic resonance thermometry | Disclosed is a method and system for steady state free precession based magnetic resonance thermometry that measures changes in temperature on a pixel by pixel basis. The method comprises generating an RF pulse sequence used to find the proton resonance frequency shift, which is proportional to temperature change, proc... | 1. A computer readable medium encoded with a program for performing Magnetic Resonance based thermometry, the program comprising the steps of: transmitting a first RF pulse sequence; receiving a first set of MR signal data, the first set of MR signal data corresponding to the first RF pulse sequence; receiving a second... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/473,296, filed on May 23, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the creation of real-time two ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the creation of real-time two or three dimensional Magnetic Resonance (MR) images of temperature changes for use during thermal therapy. MR thermometry has recently gained attention because of the inportant role it plays ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is directed to Steady State Free Precession (SSFP) based MR thermometry that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. An advantage of the present invention is to provide a method fo... | 20040521 | 20060718 | 20050310 | 89013.0 | 0 | SHRIVASTAV, BRIJ B | STEADY STATE FREE PRECESSION BASED MAGNETIC RESONANCE THERMOMETRY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,516 | ACCEPTED | Multiple region vibration-sensing touch sensor | The present invention provides a multiple region vibration-sensing touch sensor that incorporates at least two sets of vibration sensors on a single touch plate, each set of vibration sensors defining distinct touch regions. The vibration sensors detect vibrations indicative of a touch to the touch plate, and are confi... | 1. A touch sensor, comprising: a touch plate; a first set of vibration sensors mechanically coupled to the touch plate and defining a first touch region; and a second set of vibration sensors mechanically coupled to the touch plate and defining a second touch region different from the first touch region, wherein the vi... | This invention relates to touch sensors, and particularly to touch sensors capable of determining touch position by detecting vibrations caused or affected by a touch input. BACKGROUND Electronic displays are widely used in all aspects of life. Although in the past the use of electronic displays has been primarily limi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Electronic displays are widely used in all aspects of life. Although in the past the use of electronic displays has been primarily limited to computing applications such as desktop computers and notebook computers, as processing power has become more readily available, such capability has been in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a touch sensor that includes a touch plate, a first set of vibration sensors mechanically coupled to the touch plate and defining a first touch region, and a second set of vibration sensors mechanically coupled to the touch plate and defining a second ... | 20040520 | 20110719 | 20051124 | 99177.0 | 0 | BODDIE, WILLIAM | MULTIPLE REGION VIBRATION-SENSING TOUCH SENSOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,601 | ACCEPTED | Taper lock bearing assembly | A bearing assembly lockable onto a shaft. The bearing assembly comprises a first tapered adapter defining a first axial bore for the receipt of the shaft which has an outer, annular tapered surface. There is a second tapered adapter defining a second axial bore for receipt of a sleeve portion of the first adapter. The ... | 1. A bearing assembly lockable onto a shaft, the bearing assembly comprising: a first tapered adapter defining a first axial bore for the receipt of the shaft, and having an outer, annular tapered surface tapered from a greater diameter outer end to a lesser diameter inner end with a sleeve portion extending axially fr... | FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to the general field of bearings, and more particularly, to a clamping arrangement and bearing assembling for mounting to a shaft. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Bearing assemblies are present whenever rotary motion of a machine part is required. Bearing assemblies are often avail... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Bearing assemblies are present whenever rotary motion of a machine part is required. Bearing assemblies are often available as mounted bearings which are bearings that are installed in preconfigured housings. Such an arrangement simplifies machine design as the problems of bearin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address the foregoing problems, the present invention provides a novel clamping arrangement and bearing assembly that uses a pair of tapered adapters to define an annular surface having a V-shaped configuration for locking an inner ring member of a bearing to a shaft. Accordingly... | 20040519 | 20080318 | 20051124 | 76316.0 | 0 | KRAUSE, JUSTIN MITCHELL | TAPER LOCK BEARING ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,748 | ACCEPTED | Electric outlet child safety cap | Improved designs for an electric outlet child safety cap are provided. The designs include one or more openings in the shield of the safety cap to allow air to pass there through to reduce or to substantially eliminate a choking hazard with the electric outlet safety caps. Safety caps having shields with at least one d... | 1. A safety cap for an electric outlet having an electrical contact hole, comprising a shield extending to cover the electrical contact hole when the safety cap is positioned on the electric outlet, said shield including at least one opening for reducing a choking hazard if the cap is inserted in the mouth of a small c... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to a child safety caps for electrical outlets. More particularly, it relates to a cap for an electrical outlet that provides greater safety for small children. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Safety caps for electrical outlets have been used to reduce the ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Safety caps for electrical outlets have been used to reduce the hazard to small children from shocks and electrocution. However, the present inventor recognized that these safety caps introduce their own hazard to small children from choking. The hazard may arise when... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Safety caps for electrical outlets have been used to reduce the hazard to small children from shocks and electrocution. However, the present inventor recognized that these safety caps introduce their own hazard to small children from choking. The hazard may arise when... | 20040522 | 20060704 | 20050127 | 98692.0 | 1 | ZARROLI, MICHAEL C | ELECTRIC OUTLET CHILD SAFETY CAP | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,836 | ACCEPTED | Method of discharging liquid drops of alignment film, method of manufacturing electro-optical panel, method of manufacturing electronic apparatus, program, device for discharging liquid drops of alignment film, electro-optical panel, and electronic apparatus | A method is provided of discharging liquid drops of an alignment film from a corresponding plurality of nozzles arranged with a predetermined interval in the direction Y that crosses a scanning direction X by scanning a liquid drop discharge head having the plurality of nozzles in the scanning direction. The liquid dro... | 1. A method of discharging liquid drops of an alignment film from a corresponding plurality of nozzles arranged with a predetermined interval in a direction that crosses a scanning direction comprising: scanning a liquid drop discharge head having the plurality of nozzles in the scanning direction; and discharging the ... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-142044 filed May 20, 2003 which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of discharging liqu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of discharging liquid drops of an alignment film, a method of manufacturing an electro-optical panel, a method of manufacturing an electronic apparatus, a program, a device for discharging liquid drops ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a method of discharging liquid drops of an alignment film from a corresponding plurality of nozzles arranged with a predetermined interval in a direction that crosses a scanning direction by scanning a liquid drop discharge head ha... | 20040519 | 20090519 | 20050113 | 76009.0 | 0 | HEYMAN, JOHN S | VARIOUS METHODS OF MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRO-OPTICAL PANELS, ETC. INVOLVING A DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISCHARGING LIQUID DROPS OF AN ALIGNMENT FILM IN A SINGLE PASS FROM PLURAL NOZZLES OF A DROP DISCHARGE HEAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,842 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for parallel distributed programming | The present invention relates generally to computer programming, and more particularly to systems and methods for parallel distributed programming. Generally, a parallel distributed program is configured to operate across multiple processors and multiple memories. In one aspect of the invention, a parallel distributed ... | 1. A method of developing a parallel distributed application, comprising the steps of: establishing one or more distributed shared variables; and developing one or more distributed sequential computing programs to access the one or more distributed shared variables. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the one or ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Application No. 60/472,612 filed on May 21, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to computer programming, and more particularly to systems and methods for parallel ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Developing a software application for a system with a single processor and a single memory can be straight forward. When viewing the source code for such an application, the source code is often very similar to its original algorithm that describes the computable operations neede... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is generally directed to parallel distributed programs. Generally, a parallel distributed program is configured to operate across multiple processors/nodes and multiple memories. In one aspect of the invention, a parallel distributed program includes at least o... | 20040521 | 20100504 | 20050217 | 75570.0 | 0 | WEI, ZHENG | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLEL DISTRIBUTED PROGRAMMING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,850,885 | ACCEPTED | Arc fault circuit breaker and apparatus for detecting wet track arc fault | An apparatus includes a first circuit detecting when an absolute value of a current signal is less than a first predetermined value and outputting a signal after a first time period. A comparator compares that signal to an envelope of a rectified current signal, in order to provide an output with a plurality of pulses ... | 1. A circuit breaker for interrupting current in an electrical system, said circuit breaker comprising: separable contacts adapted to interrupt said current in said electrical system; a trip mechanism adapted to trip open said separable contacts in response to a trip signal; and a trip circuit outputting said trip sign... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to circuit interrupters including arc fault trip mechanisms and, more particularly, to electronic trip units for circuit breakers, which respond to sputtering arc faults. The invention also relates to apparatus for detecting arc faults. 2. Bac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to circuit interrupters including arc fault trip mechanisms and, more particularly, to electronic trip units for circuit breakers, which respond to sputtering arc faults. The invention also relates to apparatus for detecting arc fa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These needs and others are met by the present invention, which provides an arc fault detector circuit that is adapted to be non-responsive to current in an electrical system being, for example, a sinusoidal motor start-up inrush current and to be responsive to current in such electr... | 20040521 | 20070109 | 20051124 | 62527.0 | 0 | PATEL, DHARTI HARIDAS | ARC FAULT CIRCUIT BREAKER AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING WET TRACK ARC FAULT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,013 | ACCEPTED | System and method for externally providing database optimizer statistics | The present invention relates to a method and system for using an external program to generate and update statistical information used by a database optimizer for at least one of a database and a database management system, at least one table of data being replicated from the database to the external program, the exter... | 1. A method for generating a statistical data item in a database using an external program, comprising the steps of: replicating a table of data from the database to the external program; generating, by the external program, the statistical data item as a function of the replicated table of data; and replicating the st... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a system and method for provided externally determined database optimizer statistics. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Database management systems (DBMS), including both hierarchical and relational DBMS, receive a database query from a user and return results to the us... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Database management systems (DBMS), including both hierarchical and relational DBMS, receive a database query from a user and return results to the user. Relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle®, IBM DB2®, and Microsoft SQL server®, among others, are no exce... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment of the present invention, data is replicated from a database to an external program (e.g., a search engine) to provide faster access to the data for an application. During the process of indexing this replicated data for the external program, statistical data is pr... | 20040521 | 20100914 | 20051124 | 72759.0 | 0 | GOFMAN, ALEX N | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTERNALLY PROVIDING DATABASE OPTIMIZER STATISTICS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,045 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle powertrain with two-wheel and four-wheel drive ratios | A vehicle powertrain incorporates a planetary gearset which is coupled with a front wheel drive mechanism and a rear wheel drive mechanism. The planetary gearset is controlled by two torque-transmitting mechanisms to establish an input member of the planetary gearset as well as a grounded member for the planetary gears... | 1. A vehicle powertrain comprising: a transmission output means; a planetary gearset including first, second, and third members, a transfer drive means drivingly connected with said first member, a first torque-transmitting mechanism selectively connecting said output means with said first and second members individual... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to vehicle powertrains and, more particularly, to vehicle powertrains having a transfer case providing both a two-wheel drive and a four-wheel drive. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Typically, automotive transfer cases provide a two-speed planetary arrangement. One of the arrangements... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Typically, automotive transfer cases provide a two-speed planetary arrangement. One of the arrangements provides a high range RWD drive, the other provides a high range four-wheel drive and also provides a low range four-wheel drive. While this is very effective is passenger vehi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved vehicle powertrain having a transfer case to establish both two-wheel and four-wheel drive ratios between a transmission output and the drive axles of the vehicle. In one aspect of the present invention, the transfer ca... | 20040521 | 20060620 | 20051124 | 69686.0 | 0 | HOLMES, JUSTIN | VEHICLE POWERTRAIN WITH TWO-WHEEL AND FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE RATIOS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,065 | ACCEPTED | Electric cutting tool | An electric cutting tool has a body, a chuck at an end of the body for attaching a cutting implement having a rear end including a recess, and a drive mechanism for driving the chuck to slide in reciprocation for operating the cutting implement. The chuck has a gap for receiving the rear end of the implement, an intern... | 1. An electric cutting tool comprising: a body having an end; a chuck at the end of the body for attaching a cutting implement having a rear end including a recess; and a drive mechanism including an electric motor in the body for driving the chuck to slide in reciprocation for operating the cutting implement for cutti... | The present invention relates to an electric cutting tool and particularly but not exclusively to an electric hand saw. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional power tools and in particular electric drills and cutters usually incorporate a chuck for releasably attaching an implement i.e. a drill bit or cutting blade. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventional power tools and in particular electric drills and cutters usually incorporate a chuck for releasably attaching an implement i.e. a drill bit or cutting blade. The chuck ought to be reasonably tight for holding the implement whilst quick to facilitate release and re-a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention, there is provided an electric cutting tool comprising a body having an end, a chuck at the end of the body for attaching a cutting implement having a rear end including a recess, and a drive mechanism including an electric motor in the body for driving th... | 20040524 | 20060919 | 20051124 | 92557.0 | 0 | CHOI, STEPHEN | ELECTRIC CUTTING TOOL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,243 | ACCEPTED | Motor assembly and vacuum cleaner having the same | A motor assembly for a vacuum cleaner for providing a user with a quieter environment during a cleaning work, and a vacuum cleaner having the same, is disclosed. The motor assembly includes a motor generating a suction force, an auxiliary filter member disposed on an airflow path connecting the motor to a dust-collecti... | 1. A motor assembly which is mounted in a cleaner body of a vacuum cleaner to generate a suction force to draw in dirt from a cleaning surface, the motor assembly comprising: a motor generating the suction force; an auxiliary filter member disposed on an airflow path connecting the motor to a dust-collecting apparatus ... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to copending Korean Patent Application No. 2003-45759, filed on Jul. 7, 2003, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference. CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A general vacuum cleaner performs a cleaning work by drawing in dirt together with ambient air from a cleaning surface while traveling along the cleaning surface. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body and a suction assembly. FIG. 1 is a view showing an appearance of an uprig... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been developed to solve the problems in the related art. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a motor assembly for a vacuum cleaner with an improved construction which provides a user with a quieter environment during a cleaning ... | 20040524 | 20071002 | 20050113 | 59500.0 | 0 | SNIDER, THERESA T | MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND VACUUM CLEANER HAVING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,252 | ACCEPTED | Folding magnetic holding wrap for cups or mugs | An improved holder for receiving a liquid-containing device and mounting it onto a magnetic accepting support or surface is provided having a foldable single unit wrap element with a magnetic means secured to the outer surface of the wrap element. | 1. An improved beverage container holder that can receive a beverage container having a bottom portion, and that can be mounted on a metal surface, comprising: a) a foldable single unit wrap element comprising a cylindrical bottom portion that encircles the bottom portion of the beverage container, and b) a magnetic me... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/082,834 filed Feb. 25, 2002. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a holding apparatus for a liquid-containing device and, more particularly, to a cup holding device that is capable of receiving a cup and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Cup holders have been designed to ease the handling of cups. Conventional cup holders typically have a cylindrical shape which is designed to encircle the sides of a cup while leaving its bottom essentially open. These holders can affix about the curvature of the cup. They may have a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed towards an improved holder for holding a liquid-containing device and mounting it on a metal support or surface. A liquid-containing device, or as referred to generally herein as a “cup,” includes, but is not limited to, a cup, mug, can, bottle, flask o... | 20040521 | 20060404 | 20050106 | 67571.0 | 1 | RAMIREZ, RAMON O | FOLDING MAGNETIC HOLDING WRAP FOR CUPS OR MUGS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,265 | ACCEPTED | Golf tee setting device and method | A device is provided for setting a golf tee in the ground at a desired height and angle. In one embodiment, height adjustment of the tee is provided by a threaded screw member. In other embodiments, a plurality of longitudinally aligned recesses are formed within a longitudinal cavity to provide height adjustment. A bu... | 1. A golf tee setting device comprising: a body having a longitudinal cavity formed therethrough, and a slot formed in said body exposing said cavity, said body further having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end having a opening formed therein; an adjustment member threadably received in said opening, said adj... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to devices used to control placement of an object into the ground, and more particularly, to a golf tee setting device and a method wherein the device is adjustable for enabling a user to precisely align the height of a golf tee above the ground, and the angle at whi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the game of golf, a golfer is allowed to hit the golf ball from the tee box by placing the ball on a golf tee to raise the level or height at which the ball rests above the ground. Particularly for use of drivers or other clubs of similar configurations, it is necessary to rai... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is one object of the present invention to provide a golf tee setting device that is structurally simple, yet provides a golfer with an effective solution for setting a golf tee at a precise height and angle with respect to the ground. It is yet another object of the invention to ... | 20040521 | 20070529 | 20051124 | 66092.0 | 0 | WONG, STEVEN B | GOLF TEE SETTING DEVICE AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,311 | ACCEPTED | Messaging protocol for processing messages with attachments | A message that is to be processed according to an electronic messaging protocol is associated with a sender of the message. The message also includes an attachment from an attaching entity. The attachment is associated with a unique property of the attaching entity. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 1. A method comprising: inserting into a message, that is to be processed according to an electronic messaging protocol, information that identifies a sender of the message, the message includes an attachment from an attaching entity; and inserting into the message a unique property of the attaching entity. 2. The meth... | BACKGROUND An embodiment of the invention is related to electronic messaging protocols for a set of data networks that are interconnected with routers (e.g., the Internet), and in particular to the processing of messages having attachments. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. Electronic messaging protocol... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>An embodiment of the invention is related to electronic messaging protocols for a set of data networks that are interconnected with routers (e.g., the Internet), and in particular to the processing of messages having attachments. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. Electronic messag... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” embodiment of the invention in this dis... | 20040521 | 20080902 | 20060209 | 68634.0 | G06F1516 | 1 | KANG, PAUL H | MESSAGING PROTOCOL FOR PROCESSING MESSAGES WITH ATTACHMENTS BY INSERTING INTO A FIELD OF THE MESSAGE A UNIQUE PROPERTY OF THE ATTACHING ENTITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,851,329 | ACCEPTED | Engineering and automation system | An engineering system (1) and an associated automation system (1), whose components cooperate in accordance with specifications from the engineering system. These systems include a database (3) and at least one first and one second production module (20), which have an input interface (21) and an output interface (22).... | 1. An engineering system, comprising: a database, and at least one first and one second production module, which each have an input interface and an output interface, wherein each input interface comprises a predefined number of inputs and each output interface comprises a predefined number of outputs, and wherein the ... | This is a Continuation of International Application PCT/DE02/04294, with an international filing date of Nov. 22, 2002, which was published under PCT Article 21(2) in German, and the disclosure of which is incorporated into this application by reference. FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to an... | <SOH> FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to an engineering system on the one hand and an automation system on the other, each equipped with a software component, which is hereinafter referred to as a production module. Today, in production technology, for example, an increasing amount of ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other objects of the invention are attained, on the one hand, by an engineering system in which the number and the functionality of the production modules required for a specific automation task are defined, and are attained, furthermore, by an automation system in or with... | 20040524 | 20070220 | 20050113 | 80750.0 | 0 | PHAM, THOMAS K | ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,441 | ACCEPTED | Rotary union assembly for use in air pressure inflation systems for tractor trailer tires | A rotary union assembly for use in an automatic tire inflation system for maintaining the desired pressure in the tires on a tractor trailer or other vehicle having pressurized axles. The assembly communicates the valve stems on a pair of adjacent tires with the axle interior through the use of a flexible tube extendin... | 1-17. (Canceled) 18. A rotary union assembly for use in an automatic tire inflation system for maintaining a desired pressure in a plurality of pneumatic tires mounted on the wheels of a vehicle having a source of pressurized air for fluid communication with the tires and a hub cap at the end of each axle, said assembl... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improved rotary assembly for use in a central tire inflation system for automatically maintaining the inflation pressure of the pneumatic tires on moving vehicles such as tractor trailers. Automatic central tire inflation systems for vehicle tires are well... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an improved rotary assembly for use in a central tire inflation system for automatically maintaining the inflation pressure of the pneumatic tires on moving vehicles such as tractor trailers. Automatic central tire inflation systems for vehicle ti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, the present invention is directed to a rotary union assembly for use in automatic tire inflation systems for vehicle tires and, particularly, for use in automatic inflation systems employed on tractor trailers having pressurized stationary axles. The rotary union assembly o... | 20040521 | 20051129 | 20050106 | 94943.0 | 2 | STORMER, RUSSELL D | ROTARY UNION ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AIR PRESSURE INFLATION SYSTEMS FOR TRACTOR TRAILER TIRES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,481 | ACCEPTED | Compounds and methods for delivery of prostacyclin analogs | This invention pertains generally to prostacyclin analogs and methods for their use in promoting vasodilation, inhibiting platelet aggregation and thrombus formation, stimulating thrombolysis, inhibiting cell proliferation (including vascular remodeling), providing cytoprotection, preventing atherogenesis and inducing ... | 1. A compound having structure I wherein, R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, substituted and unsubstituted benzyl groups, and groups wherein OR1 are substituted or unsubstituted glycolamide esters; R2 and R3 may be the same or different and are independently selected from the group consisting ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/472,407, filed on May 22, 2003, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention pertains generally to prostacyclin analogs and methods for t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many valuable pharmacologically active compounds cannot be effectively administered orally for various reasons and are generally administered via intravenous or intramuscular routes. These routes of administration generally require intervention by a physician or other health care... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, the present invention provides a compound having structure I: wherein, R 1 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, substituted and unsubstituted benzyl groups, and groups wherein OR 1 are substituted or unsubstituted glycolamide esters; R 2 and R... | 20040524 | 20080826 | 20050421 | 74200.0 | 3 | COPPINS, JANET L | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF PROSTACYCLIN ANALOGS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,561 | ACCEPTED | Formation of a silicon oxynitride layer on a high-k dielectric material | In one embodiment, a method for depositing a capping layer on a dielectric layer in a process chamber is provided which includes depositing the dielectric layer on a substrate surface, depositing a silicon-containing layer by an ALD process, comprising alternately pulsing a silicon precursor and an oxidizing gas into t... | 1. A method for depositing a capping layer on a dielectric layer, comprising: depositing the dielectric layer on a substrate; depositing a silicon-containing layer on the dielectric layer by an ALD process, comprising alternately pulsing a silicon precursor and an oxidizing gas into a process chamber; exposing the sili... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods for depositing materials on substrates, and more specifically, to methods for depositing capping layers, such as silicon oxides or silicon oxynitrides, to dielectric materials. In the field of semiconduct... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Field of the Invention Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods for depositing materials on substrates, and more specifically, to methods for depositing capping layers, such as silicon oxides or silicon oxynitrides, to dielectric materials. In the field of... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, a method for depositing a capping layer on a dielectric layer is provided which includes depositing the dielectric layer on a substrate, depositing a silicon-containing layer on the dielectric layer by an ALD process, comprising alternately pulsing a silicon precu... | 20040521 | 20120221 | 20051124 | 57399.0 | 0 | GAMBETTA, KELLY M | FORMATION OF A SILICON OXYNITRIDE LAYER ON A HIGH-K DIELECTRIC MATERIAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,580 | ACCEPTED | White reflective coating for modified bitumen membrane | A coating composition useful for building materials products, especially roofing surfaces, is provided. The coating composition provides durable exterior protection to surfaces that it applied to, and it has reflective properties. The coating composition includes a mixture of a polymeric binder, a polymeric carrier and... | 1. A top coating composition of high energy efficacy, reflectance, and durability comprising: a mixture of a polymeric binder, a polymeric carrier and an effective amount of a pigment that is capable of providing a coating that has an initial energy efficacy rating greater than or equal to 0.65 for a low-sloped roof, o... | The present invention relates to an improved building materials top coating composition, and more specifically, to a top coating composition for roofing products that provides improved energy efficacy, durability, high reflectivity, improved fire rating and is easy to apply. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Energy efficient... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Energy efficient roof systems increasingly are in demand because of rising energy costs, evolving building codes and greater sensitivity to the effects of urban heat islands. Energy-efficient roofing materials result in cooler roof surfaces and less energy spent for air condition... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an improved top coating composition for use in roofing products that provides energy efficacy, high reflectivity, durability, improved fire rating, and is easy to apply. The reflectivity provided by the inventive top coating composition, meets today's ... | 20040521 | 20121002 | 20051124 | 98439.0 | 0 | SZEKELY, PETER A | WHITE REFLECTIVE COATING FOR MODIFIED BITUMEN MEMBRANE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,728 | ACCEPTED | Flow sensor calibration methods and apparatus | Apparatus and methods of calibrating a microfluidic flow sensor, in which the flow of a fluid through a flow sensor is stopped and a first value is read from the flow sensor, then the fluid is pumped through the flow sensor sequentially at first and second selected rates, and readings from the flow sensor of the flow r... | 1. A method of calibrating a microfluidic flow sensor comprising the steps of: pumping a fluid past a microfluidic flow sensor; stopping the flow of the fluid and determining a first value from the flow sensor for the rate of flow; pumping the fluid through the sensor at a first preselected rate of flow and determining... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to methods and apparatus for calibrating flow rate sensors used in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other analytical methodologies. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and apparatus useful for calibration of ultra-low flow rate liquid sensors use... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Analytical methods and systems have been developed that demand sensitive high-throughput analyses of biological materials in small quantities. Often, such analyses require precise control of the fluid flow rates in the range of about one (1) nano-liter (nL) per minute to about fi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method for calibrating a liquid flow sensor by pumping a volume of a fluid through the sensor for a series of fixed rates. The flow rate is first determined by moving a displacing element at a controlled velocity and, by use of a valve, allowing the ... | 20040521 | 20060606 | 20051124 | 59145.0 | 0 | FITZGERALD, JOHN P | FLOW SENSOR CALIBRATION METHODS AND APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,836 | ACCEPTED | Leg support apparatus for trees and bushes | A leg support apparatus comprising a leg comprising a first support and a second support. The leg comprising a pivot end and a spike end. A base comprising a lug side, a ground contact side, and a surrounding wall connecting between the lug side and ground contact side, with lugs extending from the lug side. A pin used... | 1. A leg support apparatus comprising: a) a leg comprising a first support and a second support and wherein the second support and the first support are joined together, b) a base comprising a lug side, a ground contact side, and a surrounding wall connecting between the lug side and ground contact side, c) lugs extend... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional patent Application No. 60/472,927 filed on May 23, 2003, to Goltz and entitled Leg Support Apparatus For Unplanted Trees and Bushes. BACKGROUND In the horticulture industry, trees, bushes, and large plants are delivered from the growers to sales lot... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In the horticulture industry, trees, bushes, and large plants are delivered from the growers to sales lots. The sales lots may be wholesalers or retailers. A problem exists in the manner by which tree, bushes, and plants are handled in the sales lots. Take for example the root ball of a typical t... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present leg support apparatus solves the problems associated with the use of cinderblocks. In a first embodiment, the leg support apparatus comprises a leg having a first support and a second support. The second support is perpendicular to the first support. Thus, the leg has a generally T-shape... | 20040521 | 20070417 | 20050526 | 94134.0 | 0 | PALO, FRANCIS T | LEG SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR TREES AND BUSHES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,839 | ACCEPTED | Grounding of electrical structures | Placement of a conductive polymer composition grounding material at frequent points in an integrated electric transmission and distribution system to minimize transmission of harmonics and the resulting electrical losses is described. | 1. A method of grounding integrated electrical transmission and distribution systems comprising the step of providing a ground contact area of at least 750 in2 using a conductive polymer composition at one or more transformer structures in the distribution system. 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to an improved method of grounding of electrical structures using rigid foam polyurethane resin compositions. It more particularly relates to the improvement of the resulting electrical ground using the compositions which also permit the setting or resetting of th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is an improvement in the methods of setting or resetting electrical structures, while simultaneously improving the electrical grounding of the same. line protection of poles or encapsulation of pole treatment chemicals and enhancement of the strength to density rat... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a method of grounding structures in integrated electrical transmission and distribution systems. Some embodiments of the invention follow. In one embodiment of the present invention, there is a method of grounding integrated electrical tran... | 20040521 | 20070612 | 20051124 | 95717.0 | 0 | JACKSON, STEPHEN W | GROUNDING OF ELECTRICAL STRUCTURES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,858 | ACCEPTED | Weight-optimized portable oxygen concentrator | System for producing an oxygen-rich gas comprising (a) a primary gas mover including a first and a second compressor, wherein the primary gas mover is characterized by a weight Wp; (b) a drive motor adapted to drive the first and second compressors; (c) a rechargeable power supply characterized by a weight, Wb; and (d)... | 1. A system for producing an oxygen-rich gas comprising (a) a primary gas mover including a first compressor adapted to compress atmospheric air to provide pressurized feed air and a second compressor adapted to compress a waste gas from subatmospheric pressure to atmospheric pressure, wherein the primary gas mover is ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The supply of therapeutic oxygen to patients in homes and other residential settings is an important and growing market in the health care industry. A segment of this market includes the development and commercialization of portable oxygen concentrators, particularly units that can be carrie... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The supply of therapeutic oxygen to patients in homes and other residential settings is an important and growing market in the health care industry. A segment of this market includes the development and commercialization of portable oxygen concentrators, particularly units that c... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This need for optimized design of small, easily-carried, adsorption-based oxygen concentrators is met by the various embodiments of the present invention. As described in detail herein, it has been found that a minimum weight range can be determined for an adsorption-based sys... | 20040521 | 20071009 | 20051124 | 85337.0 | 1 | HOPKINS, ROBERT A | WEIGHT-OPTIMIZED PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,886 | ACCEPTED | IMAGE-FORMING DEVICE HAVING A BELT TYPE PROCESSING MEMBER WITH MICRO-FEATURES | An image-forming device comprises a rotating belt that includes a plurality of micro-members. The micro-members are preferably spherical members or hook and loop members. The rotating belt having the micro-members thereon is adapted to contact microencapsulated media with a force sufficient to rupture unhardened microc... | 1. An image-forming device comprising: an imaging member that exposes a photosensitive medium to form a latent image on the photosensitive medium, the photosensitive medium comprising a plurality of microcapsules which encapsulate imaging material; and a processing member that develops the latent image, said processing... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to the following pending patent application: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/831,085 filed Apr. 23, 2004, entitled ROLLER CHAIN FOR APPLYING PRESSURE. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an image-forming device for proces... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Image-forming devices are known in which media having a layer of microcapsules containing a chromogenic material and a photohardenable or photosoftenable composition, and a developer, which may be in the same or a separate layer from the microcapsules, is image-wise exposed. In t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for an image-forming device and method that addresses the issues noted above. The image-forming device of the present invention offers the advantages of both types of prior art, i.e., low spring load and fast printing speed. In a preferred embodiment o... | 20040521 | 20051108 | 20051124 | 93670.0 | 0 | GUTIERREZ, KEVIN C | IMAGE-FORMING DEVICE HAVING A BELT TYPE PROCESSING MEMBER WITH MICRO-FEATURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,851,907 | ACCEPTED | Electronic signage | A display, a signage system including the display, and methods of writing the display, are described, wherein the system includes at least one display, at least one writing unit, and at least one holder. Each display includes at least one bi-stable display element and at least one electrical interconnect substrate. The... | 1. A display comprising: at least two bi-stable display elements; and at least one electrical interconnect substrate, wherein each display element is electrically connected to at least one electrical interconnect substrate. 2. The display of claim 1, wherein the display elements and the electrical interconnect substrat... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a rewritable, electronic display, and signage systems including such displays. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electronic signs are becoming popular in retail stores in order to keep pricing and sale information as current as possible. For example, prices can be kept ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electronic signs are becoming popular in retail stores in order to keep pricing and sale information as current as possible. For example, prices can be kept up-to-date without having to reprint new price sheets whenever there is a sale or price change. The customer benefits by ha... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A signage system is disclosed, wherein the signage system includes at least one display having at least one bi-stable display element, and an electrical interconnect substrate capable of an electrical connection to the display element, wherein the display element and the electrical ... | 20040521 | 20100323 | 20070927 | 63595.0 | G09F937 | 0 | SHAPIRO, LEONID | ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,004 | |
10,851,919 | ACCEPTED | Deformation of thin walled bodies | A thin walled body such as a container is gripped at a holding station and tooling is engaged to deform the wall of the body at a predetermined zone. The predetermined wall zone is co-aligned with the tooling by means of co-ordinated movement of the tooling (typically by means of rotation about a tooling axis) prior to... | 1. A method of deforming a thin walled body, the method comprising: i) holding the body gripped securely at a holding station; ii) engaging tooling to deform the wall of the body at a predetermined wall zone, the tooling being provided at a tooling station which is adjacent the holding station during deformation; where... | The present invention relates to deformation of generally thin walled bodies, particularly thin walled containers or tube-form bodies which may be of cylindrical or other form. The invention is particularly suited to embossing of thin walled metallic bodies (particularly aluminium containers) by embossing or the like. ... | 20040521 | 20060411 | 20050106 | 62373.0 | 0 | TOLAN, EDWARD THOMAS | DEFORMATION OF THIN WALLED BODIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,852,033 | ACCEPTED | Sample catcher for NMR apparatus and method utilizing thereof | An NMR apparatus, sample contained in a sample holder is ejected from an NMR probe to the top of the magnet region where a sample latching mechanism holds the sample in place without requiring a continuing flow of pressurized gas, electrical power or other outside force. The sample can then be removed and/or exchanged ... | 1. A nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus comprising: a magnet which produces a magnetic field for applying to a nuclear magnetic resonance samples; a nuclear magnetic resonance probe positioned within a bore of said magnet, a sample passageway extended via said probe, said passageway comprising a sample exchange regio... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention in general relates to the field of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and in particular changing the NMR sample in NMR apparatus. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION NMR spectrometers for the generation of spectral data typically employ superconducting solenoid magnets to produce a strong ve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>NMR spectrometers for the generation of spectral data typically employ superconducting solenoid magnets to produce a strong vertically oriented static magnetic field B 0 . The solenoid coils are mounted in a Dewar that provides a low temperature environment required for supercond... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>It is a main advantage of the present invention, which allows to protect the sample with a sample catcher from entering the magnet bore of NMR apparatus in the event of loss of compressed gas. In a nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus, which comprises a magnet producing a magnetic ... | 20040524 | 20060328 | 20051124 | 66013.0 | 0 | SHIPMAN, JEREMIAH E | SAMPLE CATCHER FOR NMR APPARATUS AND METHOD UTILIZING THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,224 | ACCEPTED | Characteristic monitoring method of pumping light source for optical amplification and optical amplifier | The present invention aims at realizing a monitoring method capable of detecting the optical power characteristic of a pumping light source with high accuracy at the operation time of an optical amplifier, and also providing an optical amplifier capable of performing a pumping light control without affecting a signal l... | 1. A characteristic monitoring method of a pumping light source for optical amplification, for monitoring an optical power characteristic of a pumping light source using a semiconductor laser, when a pumping light output from said pumping light source is supplied to a rare earth element doped fiber, to amplify a signal... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a characteristic monitoring method of a pumping light source for optical amplification for when a pumping light is supplied to a rare earth doped fiber to amplify a signal light, and an optical amplifier. In particular, the present i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a characteristic monitoring method of a pumping light source for optical amplification for when a pumping light is supplied to a rare earth doped fiber to amplify a signal light, and an optical amplifier. In particular, t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been accomplished in view of the above problems and has an object to realize a monitoring method capable of detecting with high accuracy an optical power characteristic of a pumping light source during the operation of an optical amplifier. Further, the inv... | 20040525 | 20060502 | 20050616 | 84356.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TU T | CHARACTERISTIC MONITORING METHOD OF PUMPING LIGHT SOURCE FOR OPTICAL AMPLIFICATION AND OPTICAL AMPLIFIER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,269 | ACCEPTED | System using label switching techniques to support QoS for mobile ad-hoc networks and its label distributing and switching method | The present invention provides a system using label switching techniques to support QoS for mobile ad-hoc networks and its label distributing and switching method. The system includes plural clusters, each having plural mobile nodes. At least one mobile node in a cluster is selected as a routing agent. One routing agen... | 1. A system using label switching techniques to support QoS in mobile ad-hoc networks, comprising plural clusters, each cluster having plural mobile nodes, at least one of the mobile nodes in a cluster being selected as a routing agent, one of the routing agents in a cluster being selected as a core routing agent, wher... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the technical field of mobile ad-hoc networks and, more particularly to a system using label switching techniques to support QoS in mobile ad-hoc networks and its label distributing and switching method. 2. Description of Related Art... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the technical field of mobile ad-hoc networks and, more particularly to a system using label switching techniques to support QoS in mobile ad-hoc networks and its label distributing and switching method. 2. Description of... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to provide a system using label switching techniques to support QoS in mobile ad-hoc networks and its label distributing and switching method, which can apply MPLS to mobile ad-hoc networks. Another object of the invention is to provide a system using l... | 20040525 | 20100119 | 20050526 | 67682.0 | 0 | SABOURI, MAZDA | SYSTEM USING LABEL SWITCHING TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT QOS FOR MOBILE AD-HOC NETWORKS AND ITS LABEL DISTRIBUTING AND SWITCHING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,326 | ACCEPTED | Consolidation and densification methods for fibrous monolith processing | Methods for consolidation and densification of fibrous monolith composite structures are provided. Consolidation and densification of two- and three-dimensional fibrous monolith components having complex geometries can be achieved by pressureless sintering. The fibrous monolith composites are formed from filaments havi... | 1. A process for consolidation and densification of multi-phase fibrous monolith composite materials comprising: placing preformed fibrous monolith composite materials formed of one or more filaments each having a central portion of a first uniformly suspended mixture and an outer portion of a second uniformly suspende... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/005,241, filed Dec. 4, 2001, which is based on, and claims the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/251,132, filed on Dec. 4, 2000, and entitled “Consolidation And Densification Methods For Fibrous... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The process of fabricating high strength materials from powders such as ceramic and metal powders generally involves preparing “green” materials that include the powder and a thermoplastic binder of variable composition. As part of the fabrication process, the binder typically is rem... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the problems encountered in conventional methods by providing efficient, cost-effective processes for consolidation and densification of composites formed of more than one composition. More specifically, the present invention provides methods of press... | 20040524 | 20060620 | 20050106 | 91201.0 | 0 | LOPEZ, CARLOS N | CONSOLIDATION AND DENSIFICATION METHODS FOR FIBROUS MONOLITH PROCESSING | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,482 | ACCEPTED | Short cycle methods for sequencing polynucleotides | The invention provides methods for sequencing a polynucleotide comprising stopping an extension cycle in a sequence by synthesis reaction before the reaction has run to near or full completion. | 1. A method for sequencing a nucleic acid template, the method comprising the steps of: (a) exposing a nucleic acid template to a primer capable of hybridizing to said template and a polymerase capable of catalyzing nucleotide addition to said primer; (b) adding a labeled nucleotide for a predetermined time, said prede... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/546,277, filed on Feb. 19, 2004, Ser. No. 60/547,611, filed on Feb. 24, 2004, and Ser. No. 60/519,862, filed on Nov. 11, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to methods for sequencing a polynucleotide, and more... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Completion of the human genome has paved the way for important insights into biologic structure and function. Knowledge of the human genome has given rise to inquiry into individual differences, as well as differences within an individual, as the basis for differences in biological function and d... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides methods for high throughput single molecule sequencing. In particular, the invention provides methods for controlling at least one parameter of a nucleotide extension reaction in order to regulate the rate at which nucleotides are added to a primer. The invent... | 20040524 | 20070130 | 20050512 | 92424.0 | 1 | WHISENANT, ETHAN C | SHORT CYCLE METHODS FOR SEQUENCING POLYNUCLEOTIDES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,535 | ACCEPTED | Rotating display device and electrical apparatus employing the same | A rotating display device displays a value in a variable viewing orientation. The value is received from an electrical apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, having a first port. The rotating display device includes a housing having a first side and a second side, a display disposed on the first side of the housing, a r... | 1. A rotating display device for displaying a value in a variable viewing orientation, said value being received from an electrical apparatus having a first port, said rotating display device comprising: a housing including a first side and a second side; a display disposed on the first side of said housing; a rotating... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to electrical apparatus and, more particularly, to a display device for receiving and displaying a value from an electrical apparatus. The invention also relates to an electrical apparatus including a display device. 2. Backgr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to electrical apparatus and, more particularly, to a display device for receiving and displaying a value from an electrical apparatus. The invention also relates to an electrical apparatus including a display devic... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is, therefore, a need for a rotating display device that can be rotated to permit viewing of the display in a proper viewing orientation regardless of the position of the electrical apparatus to which it is connected. These needs and others are satisfied by the present inventi... | 20040524 | 20060822 | 20051124 | 58074.0 | 0 | DONOVAN, LINCOLN D | ROTATING DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,544 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for programmable mobile vehicle hotspots | The present invention provides a method of operating a telematics device within a mobile vehicle communication system. The method includes generating at least one personal route profile, comparing predetermined GPS hotspots to the personal route profiles, detecting real-time traffic updates associated with the predeter... | 1. A method of operating a telematics device within a mobile vehicle communication system, comprising: generating at least one personal route profile; comparing predetermined GPS hotspots to the personal route profiles; detecting real-time traffic updates associated with the predetermined GPS hotspots; identifying GPS ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to wireless communications. More specifically, the invention relates to a method and system for providing programmable mobile vehicle hotspots. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The opportunity to utilize wireless features is ever increasing as cellular transceivers are... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The opportunity to utilize wireless features is ever increasing as cellular transceivers are being transformed into entertainment as well as communication platforms. One such cellular transceiver is a wireless feature included within wireless vehicle communication and networking ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the invention includes a method of operating a telematics device within a mobile vehicle communication system. The method includes generating at least one personal route profile, comparing predetermined GPS hotspots to the personal route profiles, detecting real-time t... | 20040524 | 20090616 | 20051208 | 75340.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, CUONG H | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMABLE MOBILE VEHICLE HOTSPOTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,852,969 | ACCEPTED | Model of documents and method for automatically classifying a document | A method for automatically creating a model of documents representing a class of documents, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a plurality of documents separated into different classes; b) determining at least one potential identifying tag within one document belonging to one class, said identifying tag b... | 1. A model of documents including at least one identifying tag, each identifying tag being defined by at least its graphical content (D), size (S) and location (x, y) within the document. 2. The model of documents according to claim 1, wherein the object to surface ratio of the graphical content of the identifying tag ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the field of document image processing, and more specifically to document image classification. We refer to document image as a document that has been digitalized by any means. In various applications, it is desirable to classify documents by their type, e.g., business le... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to the field of document image processing, and more specifically to document image classification. We refer to document image as a document that has been digitalized by any means. In various applications, it is desirable to classify documents by their type, e.g.,... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to the invention a new method of classification is provided that can increase the rate of document processing and suppress classification system operator intervention. Moreover, the method according to the invention remains reliable and efficient when the number of classes increases. Accor... | 20040525 | 20080506 | 20051006 | 62415.0 | 1 | SHECHTMAN, CHERYL MARIA | MODEL OF DOCUMENTS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFYING A DOCUMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,211 | ACCEPTED | Main steam system around nuclear reactor | A main steam system around a nuclear reactor which comprises two main steam nozzles in a reactor pressure vessel, each of the main nozzles being disposed at a symmetrical position with respect to a plane parallel to steam outlet faces of steam dryers provided inside the reactor pressure vessel and passing through a cen... | 1-2. (canceled) 3. A main steam system provided around a nuclear reactor comprising: two main steam nozzles in a reactor pressure vessel, each of said main nozzles being disposed at a symmetrical position with respect to a plane parallel to steam outlet faces of steam dryers provided inside said reactor pressure vessel... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a main steam system around a nuclear reactor. 2. Prior Art A conventional main steam system around a nuclear reactor in a nuclear power plant is shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8. In the conventional main steam system around the nuclear reac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a main steam system around a nuclear reactor. 2. Prior Art A conventional main steam system around a nuclear reactor in a nuclear power plant is shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8 . In the conventional main steam system around the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a conventional main steam system around a nuclear reactor comprising four main steam pipes 6 as shown in FIG. 6 , dry steam inside the reactor pressure vessel bilaterally symmetrically flows, and evenly flows into the four main pipes 6 through the main steam nozzles 5 , as shown ... | 20040526 | 20051227 | 20050623 | 63489.0 | 0 | PALABRICA, RICARDO J | MAIN STEAM SYSTEM AROUND NUCLEAR REACTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,236 | ACCEPTED | Nitride semiconductor light emitting device | Disclosed is a nitride semiconductor LED having a light emitting structure. In the light emitting structure, an n-doped semiconductor layer has a first region and a second region surrounding the first region on a top thereof, an active layer is formed on the second region of the n-doped semiconductor layer, and a p-dop... | 1. A nitride semiconductor LED comprising: a light emitting structure including an n-doped semiconductor layer having a first region and a second region surrounding the first region on a top thereof, an active layer formed on the second region of the n-doped semiconductor layer and a p-doped nitride semiconductor layer... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nitride semiconductor light emitting diode, and more particularly, a large-sized high efficiency nitride semiconductor light emitting diode which can be used suitably in a high power lighting system. 2. Description of the Related A... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nitride semiconductor light emitting diode, and more particularly, a large-sized high efficiency nitride semiconductor light emitting diode which can be used suitably in a high power lighting system. 2. Description of t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore the present invention has been made to solve the foregoing problems of the prior art. It is an object of the present invention to provide a nitride semiconductor LED which has an n-electrode arranged in an inner area on the top of the LED and a p-electrode arranged surroun... | 20040526 | 20060808 | 20050623 | 58267.0 | 0 | OWENS, DOUGLAS W | NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,353 | ACCEPTED | Memory module | In the memory module, a buffer is disposed on one of at least two circuit boards in the memory module. The buffer is for buffering signals for memory chips on at least two circuit boards in the memory module. | 1. A memory module, comprising: at least first and second circuit boards opposing one another such that the first and second circuit boards have inner faces facing each other and outer faces facing away from each other, the first circuit board including a connecting portion for connecting the memory module to a mother ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This U.S. nonprovisional patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of Korean Patent Application 2003-0056012 filed on Aug. 13, 2003, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Computer systems often contain one or... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Computer systems often contain one or more integrated circuit (IC) chipsets that are coupled to memory modules using a memory interface. The memory interface provides communication between the IC chipset such as a central processing unit (CPU) and the memory modules. The memory i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The memory module according to an example embodiment of the present invention includes at least first and second circuit boards opposing one another such that the first and second circuit boards have inner faces facing each other and outer faces facing away from each other. At least... | 20040526 | 20060704 | 20050217 | 73113.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, DANG T | MEMORY MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,355 | ACCEPTED | Confocal microscope apparatus | A confocal microscope apparatus has a confocal scanner for scanning a sample with shifting a focal position of a light beam in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, a moving mechanism for moving the focal position of the light beam in an optical axis direction, a camera for picking up an image of the sample wit... | 1. A confocal microscope apparatus comprising: a confocal scanner for scanning a sample with shifting a focal position of a light beam in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis; a moving mechanism for moving the focal position of the light beam in an optical axis direction; a camera for picking up an image of the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a confocal microscope, which is enabled to measure a stereoscopic shape of a sample by combining an optical microscope and a confocal optical scanner. 2. Description of the Related Art For example, a Nipkow's disc type confocal micro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a confocal microscope, which is enabled to measure a stereoscopic shape of a sample by combining an optical microscope and a confocal optical scanner. 2. Description of the Related Art For example, a Nipkow's disc type co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to provide a confocal microscope apparatus that improves the precision of the scanning position control of a sample in the optical axis direction. Another object of the invention is to provide a confocal microscope apparatus that enhances the probabilit... | 20040526 | 20070501 | 20050106 | 88906.0 | 0 | LIVEDALEN, BRIAN J | A CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE APPARATUS TO MEASURE A STEREOSCOPIC SHAPE OF A SAMPLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,423 | ACCEPTED | Fixed latency data computation and chip crossing circuits and methods for synchronous input to output protocol translator supporting multiple reference oscillator frequencies | A synchronous input to output protocol translator supporting multiple reference oscillator frequencies and fixed latency data computation and chip crossing circuits enables implementation of a method for delaying osc2 relative to osc1 in a configurable way to provide a constant, minimal Tptcc over a range of refosc fre... | 1. A synchronous input to output protocol translator system for use in chip crossing and protocol translation, comprising: a first register coupled to a first circuit for data being transferred from a first circuit to a second circuit, a second register for said second circuit for receiving data being transferred from ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to computer processing systems, and particularly to a synchronous input to output protocol translator supporting multiple reference oscillator frequencies and fixed latency data computation and chip crossing circuits. 2. Description of Backgro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to computer processing systems, and particularly to a synchronous input to output protocol translator supporting multiple reference oscillator frequencies and fixed latency data computation and chip crossing circuits. 2. Descriptio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the preferred embodiment of our invention a synchronous input to output protocol translator supporting multiple reference oscillator frequencies and fixed latency data computation and chip crossing circuits enables implementation of a method for delaying osc 2 rel... | 20040525 | 20071030 | 20051201 | 65323.0 | 0 | BROWN, MICHAEL J | FIXED LATENCY DATA COMPUTATION AND CHIP CROSSING CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONOUS INPUT TO OUTPUT PROTOCOL TRANSLATOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE REFERENCE OSCILLATOR FREQUENCIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,465 | ACCEPTED | Wall plate with one opening for one of more wiring devices | There is disclosed a wall plate with a single opening for receiving one or a gang of wiring devices within the single opening. The wall plate has along its vertical axis, a surface of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines drawn between points of varying distance... | 1. A wall plate for covering a wall box mountable wiring device comprising: a frame having a vertical axis along its length and a horizontal axis along its width and a single opening for a plurality of wiring devices. 2. The wall plate of claim 1 wherein the single opening for a plurality of wiring devices is centrally... | This application is a continuation in part of application Ser. No. 10/236,406, filed Sep. 6, 2002, which is a continuation in part of application Ser. No. 10/163,488 filed Jun. 6, 2002. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the field of electrical wiring device... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the field of electrical wiring devices such as, by way of example, electrical switches and/or receptacles and accessories for said switches and/or receptacles of the type installed in building walls. 2. Descript... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a wall plate with a single opening for receiving one or a gang of two or more wiring devices. The wall plate has one opening with no dividing or separating members for receiving the one or a gang wiring devices and, along its vertical axis, has a sur... | 20040525 | 20070724 | 20050526 | 57556.0 | 0 | PATEL, DHIRUBHAI R | WALL PLATE WITH ONE OPENING FOR ONE OR MORE WIRING DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,631 | ACCEPTED | Magnetic recording system with three-layer laminated media having improved signal-to-noise ratio | A magnetic recording system uses a magnetic recording medium having a laminated magnetic structure with at least three magnetic layers, wherein the magnetic layers have decreasing intrinsic coercivity H0 with distance from the write head. The write field at the center of each magnetic layer is greater than that layer's... | 1. A magnetic recording system comprising: a magnetic recording medium comprising a lower ferromagnetic layer (LL) having an intrinsic coercivity H0LL, a middle ferromagnetic layer (ML) having an intrinsic coercivity H0ML greater than H0LL, an upper ferromagnetic layer (UL) having an intrinsic coercivity H0UL greater t... | RELATED APPLICATION This application (Attorney Docket HSJ920040015US1) is related to concurrently filed application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket HSJ920040015US2) titled LAMINATED MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING IMPROVED SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO. Both applications are based on a common specification, with this applica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to magnetic recording disk drives, and more particularly to a magnetic recording disk drive that uses a “laminated media” magnetic recording disk with improved intrinsic media signal-to-noise ratio (S 0 NR). 2. Descriptio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a magnetic recording system with a magnetic recording medium having a laminated magnetic structure with at least three magnetic layers, wherein the magnetic layers have decreasing intrinsic coercivity H 0 with distance from the write head. The lower magnetic layer i... | 20040524 | 20070213 | 20051124 | 62237.0 | 0 | EVANS, JEFFERSON A | MAGNETIC RECORDING SYSTEM WITH THREE-LAYER LAMINATED MEDIA HAVING IMPROVED SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,712 | ACCEPTED | Privacy panel system for ornamental fence | A privacy panel system for ornamental fences that include a plurality of panel members that are dimensioned to fit within adjacent pickets of the ornamental fence to close off and provide privacy between the pickets. Each panel member comprises a central section with offset attachment wings, the latter of which are aff... | 1. A privacy panel system for ornamental fences having a plurality of vertical pickets and posts, said privacy panel system comprising: a set of privacy panels, each panel having a width greater than the spacing between adjacent fence pickets and a length substantially greater than the width, each said panel being opaq... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a privacy panel system for ornamental fences. Ornamental fences are formed from a plurality of vertically disposed parallel pickets and posts, including end posts, with horizontal intersecting rails. The privacy system includes a plu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a privacy panel system for ornamental fences. Ornamental fences are formed from a plurality of vertically disposed parallel pickets and posts, including end posts, with horizontal intersecting rails. The privacy system in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide privacy for ornamental fence systems. It is an object of the present invention to provide privacy through the use of pre-cut opaque panels to fit within ornamental fence pickets having predetermined dimensions in a secure manner wh... | 20040526 | 20070424 | 20051201 | 59371.0 | 0 | KENNEDY, JOSHUA T | PRIVACY PANEL SYSTEM FOR ORNAMENTAL FENCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,773 | ACCEPTED | Electrostatic chuck | The electrostatic chuck includes: a conductive base formed of metal or both metal and ceramics, serving as a chucking electrode; and an insulating film formed on one principal plane of the conductive base, the top face of the insulating film serving as a placing surface for placing a wafer; wherein the insulating film ... | 1. An electrostatic chuck comprising: a base serving as a chucking electrode; and an insulating film formed on one principal plane of the base, the top face of the insulating film serving as a placing surface for a wafer; wherein the insulating film is formed of an amorphous ceramics of an oxide and has a thickness in ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrostatic chuck, specifically, for holding a semiconductor wafer (hereinafter, called wafer) or a liquid crystal glass in an etching step for minutely processing, a depositing step for forming a thin film, or a exposing step f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrostatic chuck, specifically, for holding a semiconductor wafer (hereinafter, called wafer) or a liquid crystal glass in an etching step for minutely processing, a depositing step for forming a thin film, or a exp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It an object of the present invention to provide an electrostatic chuck which can prevent an insulating film from cracking and breakdown of insulation with an excellent release characteristics of wafer. An electrostatic chuck according to the present invention includes: a base servi... | 20040525 | 20071225 | 20050203 | 59732.0 | 0 | BAUER, SCOTT ALLEN | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,903 | ACCEPTED | Occupant detecting seat assembly with headrest and method of moving headrest | A seat assembly includes a seat and a headrest connected to the seat and movable between a first position and a second position with respect to the seat. The seat assembly also includes a biasing element biasing the headrest toward the second position. A releasable headrest restraining mechanism restrains the headrest ... | 1. A seat assembly comprising: a seat; a headrest connectable to said seat and movable between a first position and a second position with respect to said seat; a biasing element; wherein said biasing element is operable for biasing said headrest toward said second position; a releasable headrest restraining mechanism;... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a seat assembly including a headrest. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A seat assembly, such as a vehicle seat assembly, often includes a headrest connected to the seat. It is desirable to be able to move a vehicle headrest between a variety of positions for occupant comfort ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A seat assembly, such as a vehicle seat assembly, often includes a headrest connected to the seat. It is desirable to be able to move a vehicle headrest between a variety of positions for occupant comfort and for enhanced driver visibility. The art includes a variety of headrest ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A seat assembly includes a seat and a headrest connectable to the seat. The headrest is movable between a first position (i.e., a non-use position) and a second position. The seat assembly further includes a spring or biasing element operable for biasing the headrest toward the seco... | 20040526 | 20080506 | 20051201 | 94666.0 | 0 | BARFIELD, ANTHONY DERRELL | OCCUPANT DETECTING SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH HEADREST AND METHOD OF MOVING HEADREST | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,853,912 | ACCEPTED | System and method for communication with an interactive voice response system | Described is a system and method for communicating using a telecommunications device which includes an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system. The ASR system which is capable of recognizing at least one prestored command from a voice input to the telecommunication device is activated. The ASR system compares the voi... | 1. A method for communicating using a telecommunications device which includes an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system, comprising the steps of: activating the ASR system which is capable of recognizing at least one prestored command from a voice input to the telecommunication device; comparing, with the ASR syste... | BACKGROUND ART Interactive voice response (IVR) systems are automated phone response devices that communicate with a caller using a plurality of prerecorded messages. These systems store the messages in a directory structure as options and list menu options with corresponding numbers (e.g., “To reach technical support,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Interactive voice response (IVR) systems are automated phone response devices that communicate with a caller using a plurality of prerecorded messages. These systems store the messages in a directory structure as options and list menu options with corresponding numbers (e.g., “To reach techni... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a system and method for communicating using a telecommunications device which includes an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system. The ASR system which is capable of recognizing at least one prestored command from a voice input to the telecommunica... | 20040526 | 20081230 | 20051201 | 72174.0 | 0 | GAUTHIER, GERALD | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AN INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,095 | ACCEPTED | Spraying head assembly for massaging tub | A spraying head assembly for a massaging tub includes a motor, a housing, a cap, and a cover. Thus, the spraying head assembly is assembled easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating a user mounting the spraying head assembly. In addition, the spraying head assembly can be detached easily by manually rotating and re... | 1. A spraying head assembly, comprising a motor, a housing, a cap, and a cover, wherein: the motor has an end face formed with a locking plate, a blade rotor is rotatably mounted on the end face of the motor; the housing is mounted on the motor and includes an annular face plate and a socket extended from the face plat... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a spraying head assembly, and more particularly to a spraying head assembly for a massaging tub. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional massaging tub shown in FIG. 6 comprises a tub body 1 having an inner wall provided with... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a spraying head assembly, and more particularly to a spraying head assembly for a massaging tub. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional massaging tub shown in FIG. 6 comprises a tub body 1 having an inner wall p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a spraying head assembly, comprising a motor, a housing, a cap, and a cover, wherein: the motor has an end face formed with a locking plate, a blade rotor is rotatably mounted on the end face of the motor; the housing is mo... | 20040525 | 20060926 | 20051201 | 67720.0 | 1 | FETSUGA, ROBERT M | SPRAYING HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR MASSAGING TUB | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,190 | ACCEPTED | Device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissues | The device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissues includes a UV light source, a halogen light source and a viewing mechanism all connected to a trifurcation joint by fiber optic cables. All three fiber optics cables are bundled together and exit the trifurcation joint and form a flexible shaft having a dis... | 1. A device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissue, comprising: a ultraviolet (UV) light source having a housing, a UV light assembly disposed within the housing capable of emitting ultraviolet light, and a first fiber optic cable extending from the housing; a visible light source having a second fiber opti... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to ultraviolet (UV) light devices, more particularly to a UV light device that is used to treat body tissues, such as destroying pathogens within the body, eliminating atherosclerotic plaque tissue, treatment of teeth and gums, etc. 2. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to ultraviolet (UV) light devices, more particularly to a UV light device that is used to treat body tissues, such as destroying pathogens within the body, eliminating atherosclerotic plaque tissue, treatment of teeth and gu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The device for ultraviolet radiation treatment of body tissues of the present invention comprises a UV light source, a halogen light source, and a viewing mechanism all connected to a trifurcation joint by fiber optic cables. All three fiber optics cables are bundles and exit the tr... | 20040527 | 20070410 | 20051201 | 65935.0 | 0 | JOHNSON III, HENRY M | DEVICE FOR ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION TREATMENT OF BODY TISSUES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,208 | ACCEPTED | Optical module having a simple mechanism for releasing from a cage | The present invention provides an optical module having a pluggable configuration, which enables to latch with the cage when the optical connector is mated with the receptacle. The optical module of the present invention is secured in the cage by latching the latch of the cage and the projection of the module. The actu... | 1. An optical module for communicating an optical connector, said optical module plugged in a space formed by a plurality of walls of a cage mounted on a host board, at least one of said walls of said cage including a resilient latch protruding into said space, comprising: an optical sub-assembly including an optical d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an optical module, especially, an optical module having a hot-pluggable function. 2. Related Prior Art Optical modules having a hot-pluggable function are plugged in the cage and electrically coupled with the connector disposed on the host ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an optical module, especially, an optical module having a hot-pluggable function. 2. Related Prior Art Optical modules having a hot-pluggable function are plugged in the cage and electrically coupled with the connector disposed ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One object of the present invention is to provide an optical module, which realizes the pluggable function with a simple and reliable structure. According to one aspect of the present invention, on optical module to be mated with an optical connector, and is plugged in a space of a ... | 20040527 | 20070410 | 20050127 | 70536.0 | 0 | KIM, ELLEN E | OPTICAL MODULE HAVING A SIMPLE MECHANISM FOR RELEASING FROM A CAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,338 | ACCEPTED | System and method for measuring the permeability of a material | A system for measuring the permeability of a material includes a light source for illuminating the material, and a stray light sensor for detecting stray light traveling through the material from the light source and outputting a stray light signal indicative of the stray light detected. The system further includes a d... | 1. A system for measuring the permeability of a material, the system comprising: a light source for illuminating the material; a stray light sensor for detecting stray light traveling through the material from the light source and outputting a stray light signal indicative of the stray light detected; a direct light se... | CLAIM FOR PRIORITY The present application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/551,455, filed Mar. 8, 2004, the disclosure of which being incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to inst... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to instruments for measuring the permeability of a material, and, more particularly to system and method for measuring the permeability of a material. B. Description of the Related Art Many products or materials ar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems of the related art by providing a system and method for measuring the permeability of a material such as tipping paper. Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinaf... | 20040526 | 20070529 | 20050908 | 76014.0 | 0 | TON, TRI T | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE PERMEABILITY OF A MATERIAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,386 | ACCEPTED | Housing including strengthening member and electrical switching apparatus employing the same | A circuit breaker includes a molded base and cover, with at least one of the base and cover being a molded member including a pair of end walls, a pair of side walls, and an opening between the side walls. A strengthening member engages the base and cover between the side walls at the opening, engages at least one of t... | 1. A housing for an electrical switching apparatus, said housing comprising: a first electrical switching apparatus housing portion; a second electrical switching apparatus housing portion, with at least one of said first and second electrical switching apparatus housing portions being a molded member including a first... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/733,145, filed Dec. 11, 2003, entitled “Slot Motor Including Legs Engaging Openings of Circuit Breaker Housing and Electrical Switching Apparatus Employing the Same”. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to electrical switching apparatus, such as, for example, circuit breakers and, more particularly, to circuit breakers including a molded case. The invention also relates to housings for electrical switching apparatus. 2. Bac... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These needs and others are met by the present invention which includes a strengthening member made of a dissimilar and relatively high strength material within the electrical switching apparatus molded case. This structure greatly increases the structural integrity of the molded cas... | 20040526 | 20071009 | 20051201 | 99263.0 | 0 | BARRERA, RAMON M | HOUSING INCLUDING STRENGTHENING MEMBER AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,447 | ACCEPTED | Method for making rotor for permanent magnet electric machine | A method for making a rotor for a permanent magnet electric motor comprising the steps of providing an annular permanent magnet and an annular back-up member. Affixing the magnet to the inner surface of the back-up member in an un-magnetized condition and overmolding both in an injection molding process while controlli... | 1. A method for making a rotor for a permanent magnet electric machine comprising the steps of providing a permanent magnet in an annular configuration and in an un-magnetized condition, providing an annular back-up member for the permanent magnet adapted to receive the magnet on its inner surface and to serve with the... | RELATED APPLICATION Provisional application No. 60/508,413, titled “Over-molded flexible magnet” filed Oct. 2, 2003, inventors Bumsuk Won, Russel H. Marvin, Gary Peresada, incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various techniques employed in attaching permanent magnets to annular back-up members ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various techniques employed in attaching permanent magnets to annular back-up members in rotor assemblies for permanent magnet motors and other permanent magnet machines have been satisfactory in general but not completely without problems. It is the general object of the present... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In fulfillment of the aforementioned object and in accordance with the present invention, the method of the invention comprises the steps of providing a permanent magnet, preferably of the flexible type, in an annular configuration and in an un-magnetized condition and providing an ... | 20040526 | 20080401 | 20050407 | 60147.0 | 0 | PHAN, THIEM D | METHOD FOR MAKING ROTOR FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ELECTRIC MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,543 | ACCEPTED | Imaging device and its driving method | An imaging device includes: a plurality of light receiving parts for generating electric charge by photoelectric conversion; a shift register for transferring the electric charge generated by the plurality of light receiving parts to the output-side end portion of the shift register; and an electric-charge discharge po... | 1. An imaging device comprising: a plurality of light receiving parts for generating electric charge by photoelectric conversion; a shift register for transferring the electric charge generated by the plurality of light receiving parts to the output-side end portion of the shift register; and an electric-charge dischar... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an imaging device and its driving method. Heretofore, imaging devices such as CCD image sensors have widely been employed in image scanners, facsimiles, digital cameras and so forth. The imaging device is equipped with a shift register for serially transferri... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an imaging device and its driving method. Heretofore, imaging devices such as CCD image sensors have widely been employed in image scanners, facsimiles, digital cameras and so forth. The imaging device is equipped with a shift register for seriall... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to provide an imaging device so designed as to discharge the unnecessary electric charge of a shift register in a short time and its driving method. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized by having the following arr... | 20040525 | 20090519 | 20050203 | 95434.0 | 0 | WORKU, NEGUSSIE | IMAGING DEVICE AND ITS DRIVING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,548 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for reducing risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal | A method and apparatus for reducing the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a toy which when thrown bounces erratically, which compressively elastically deforms, which includes a soft fabric outer surface that compresses to absorb blows, and which can withstand being bitten or chewed... | 1. An animal toy, including (a) a compressibly elastically deformable hollow thin-walled elastomer core circumscribing and enclosing a selected compressible gaseous volume and including a center, an outer surface, a wall less than about eight millimeters thick, and, points on said outer surface at varying distances fro... | This invention relates to toys. More particularly, the invention relates to a toy for an animal. In a further respect, the invention relates to an animal toy which when thrown can bounce erratically, which minimizes the probability of harm to an animal trying to catch a toy which has been thrown, which is symmetrical b... | 20040526 | 20070410 | 20051229 | 69768.0 | 1 | HAYES, BRET C | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING RISK THAT A THROWN TOY WILL INJURE AN ANIMAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,854,576 | ACCEPTED | STRUCTURE OF AIR-PACKING DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED SHOCK ABSORBING CAPABILITY | An air-packing device has an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product in a container box. The air-packing device is configured by first and second plastic films which are bonded at predetermined portions thereby creating a plurality of air containers, each of the air containers having a plurality of ser... | 1. An air-packing device inflatable by compressed air for protecting a product therein, comprising: first and second thermoplastic films superposed with each other where predetermined portions of the first and second thermoplastic films are bonded, thereby creating a plurality of air containers, each of the air contain... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a structure of an air-packing device for use as packing material, and more particularly, to a structure of an air-packing device having an improved shock absorbing capability for protecting a product from a shock or impact occurred in a channel of distribution by allowin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a distribution channel such as product shipping, a styroform packing material has been used for a long time for packing commodity and industrial products. Although the styroform package material has a merit such as a good thermal insulation performance and a light weight, it h... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a structure of an air-packing device for packing a product that can minimize a mechanical shock or vibration to the product when a container box carrying the product is dropped or collided. It is another object of the p... | 20040526 | 20060221 | 20051201 | 67465.0 | 1 | BUI, LUAN KIM | STRUCTURE OF AIR-PACKING DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED SHOCK ABSORBING CAPABILITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,656 | ACCEPTED | Structure of check-valve and production method thereof and inflatable air-packing device using same | A check valve for use in an air-packing device has a simple structure and can easily inflate all of the air cells of the air-packing device with a relatively lower pressure. The check valves can be easily attached to any locations of the air-packing device. The check valves are formed when a check valve film is attache... | 1. A structure of check valves for use in an air-packing device for protecting a product therein wherein the air-packing device has a plurality of air containers and is made of first and second thermoplastic films, comprising: a check valve film on which peeling agents of predetermined pattern are printed, said check v... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a check valve for an air-packing device which absorbs shocks for protecting a product, and more particularly, to a structure of check valve for use in an air-packing device which has a simple structure and can easily inflate all of the air cells of the air-packing device... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a distribution channel such as product shipping, a styroform packing material has been used for packing commodity and industrial products. Although the styroform package material has a merit such as a good thermal insulation performance and a light weight, it has also various ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a new structure of a check valve for an air-packing device that can be produced with low cost and easily attached to the air-packing device. It is another object of the present invention to provide a new structure of a ... | 20040526 | 20070417 | 20051201 | 65183.0 | 1 | MAUST, TIMOTHY LEWIS | STRUCTURE OF CHECK-VALVE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF AND INFLATABLE AIR-PACKING DEVICE USING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,854,779 | ACCEPTED | Deposition mask, manufacturing method thereof, display unit, manufacturing method thereof, and electronic apparatus including display unit | To provide a high-precision deposition mask capable of vapor deposition on a large-sized deposition substrate in a vacuum deposition process, a method for readily manufacturing the deposition mask at low cost, an electroluminescent display unit, a method for manufacturing the unit, and an electronic apparatus including... | 1. A deposition mask comprising: a configuration in which one or more mask chips each including a single crystal silicon substrate are joined to a mask support, wherein the one or more mask chips are joined to respective predetermined sections of the mask support, the orientations of the one or more mask chips are arra... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to deposition masks used for forming hole-transport layers, light-emitting layers and the like for devices such as electroluminescent display units, methods for manufacturing such masks, electroluminescent display units, methods for man... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to deposition masks used for forming hole-transport layers, light-emitting layers and the like for devices such as electroluminescent display units, methods for manufacturing such masks, electroluminescent display units, met... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a high-precision deposition mask useful in treating a large-sized deposition substrate by a vacuum deposition process and a method for readily manufacturing the deposition mask at low cost. Furthermore, it is an object of the prese... | 20040526 | 20060711 | 20050127 | 67894.0 | 0 | DANG, PHUC T | DEPOSITION MASK, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, DISPLAY UNIT, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING DISPLAY UNIT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,057 | ACCEPTED | Lifting mechanism for a bed deck | A lifting mechanism is disclosed for a bed deck having a top surface where a user may lie thereon and a bottom surface. The bed deck is rotatably mounted to a bed platform having a recessed storage area. The bed deck can be moved from a horizontal to a non-horizontal position. The lifting mechanism is at least partiall... | 1. A lifting mechanism for a bed deck having a top surface where a user may lie thereon and a bottom surface, the bed deck being rotatably mounted with a bed platform having a recessed storage area for movement of the bed deck from a horizontal to a non-horizontal position, the lifting mechanism being at least partiall... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a non-provisional patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/473,630, Filed May 27, 2003, entitled “Lifting Mechanism For A Bed Deck” and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/391,091, filed Mar. 18, 2003, which is a continuation-in part... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>U.S. Application Ser. No. 10/146,153 (the '153 application), filed May 15, 2002, for a “Bed Structure with Storage Area”, and assigned to the same assignee as that of the present invention, is incorporated herein by reference. The '153 application discloses a bed structure with a platform having ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A lifting mechanism 100 for a bed deck 200 rotatably mounted on a bed platform 202 is provided in the form of a torsional assembly. The lifting mechanism 100 includes a cam 102 mounted on the bed deck 200 and a cam follower 104 mounted with a torsion bar 106 that is itself preferably mounted with th... | 20040527 | 20080506 | 20050421 | 95858.0 | 0 | GROSZ, ALEXANDER | LIFTING MECHANISM FOR A BED DECK | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,209 | ACCEPTED | Liquid-discharging apparatus, and density adjusting method and system of the same | A density-adjusting method of a liquid-discharging apparatus having a head including a plurality of juxtaposed liquid-discharging units having respective nozzles, forming dots by landing droplets discharged from the nozzles onto a droplet-landing object, and providing half tones by arranging a dot array is provided. A ... | 1. A liquid-discharging method for forming a pixel by landing at least one droplet discharged from one of plurality of liquid-discharging units on a droplet-landing object, and providing gradation in accordance with the number of the landed droplets in a pixel area, comprising the steps of: correcting a droplet-dischar... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid-discharging apparatus including a head equipped with a plurality of juxtaposed liquid-discharging units having respective nozzles, forming dots by landing droplets discharged from the nozzles onto a droplet-landing object, a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid-discharging apparatus including a head equipped with a plurality of juxtaposed liquid-discharging units having respective nozzles, forming dots by landing droplets discharged from the nozzles onto a droplet-landi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to adjust density unevenness caused by a variation in discharging characteristics of a plurality of liquid-discharging units without incurring a reduction in a printing speed and the like, also without incurring an increase in a har... | 20040527 | 20070515 | 20050106 | 76004.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, LAMSON D | LIQUID-DISCHARGING APPARATUS, AND DENSITY ADJUSTING METHOD AND SYSTEM OF THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,355 | ACCEPTED | Flow control method and apparatus for single packet arrival on a bidirectional ring interconnect | Embodiments of the present invention are related in general to data flow control in a network and in particular to packet flow control in a bidirectional ring interconnect. An embodiment of a method includes sending packets on the bidirectional ring interconnect in a first direction or on the bidirectional ring interco... | 1. A method comprising: on a semiconductor chip, sending packets on a first ring structure from a source node to a destination node in a first direction or on a second ring structure from the source node to the destination node in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, during a clock cycle based on a dist... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention are related in general to data flow control in a network and in particular to packet flow control in a bidirectional ring interconnect. BACKGROUND Flow control mechanisms in computer networks govern the transfer of packets from a source node to a destination n... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Flow control mechanisms in computer networks govern the transfer of packets from a source node to a destination node. Typical flow control mechanisms include wiring and logic to handle multiple packets arriving concurrently at the destination node. There are several drawbacks with such mechanisms... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a semiconductor chip including multiple nodes coupled to a single bidirectional ring interconnect, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a semiconductor chip including multiple nodes coupled to multiple unidirectional and/or bidirectiona... | 20040528 | 20090623 | 20051201 | 59376.0 | 0 | PHUNKULH, BOB A | FLOW CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SINGLE PACKET ARRIVAL ON A BIDIRECTIONAL RING INTERCONNECT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,356 | ACCEPTED | Storage subsystem and performance tuning method | In a storage subsystem, performance tuning is performed with respect to whole logical devices including external storage subsystems that are not directly connected to host computers. Physical storage units presented by the external storage subsystems are defined as logical devices of the storage subsystem itself, and I... | 1. A storage subsystem that is connected with one or more computers and presents a plurality of storage units as logical devices to said computers, wherein: said storage subsystem comprises a memory and an arithmetic unit; said arithmetic unit performs: mapping processing in which a plurality of storage units presented... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a technique of performance tuning of the whole storage subsystem having storage subsystems that are not directly connected to host computers. As a result of the recent spread of Internet and adaptation to development of broadband, an amount of information tre... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a technique of performance tuning of the whole storage subsystem having storage subsystems that are not directly connected to host computers. As a result of the recent spread of Internet and adaptation to development of broadband, an amount of inf... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is possible to use the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 to expand data storage areas used by a host computer up to a disk array system (an external system) to which the host computer can not directly input and output. However, in the case where an external system is added... | 20040528 | 20101005 | 20050901 | 87576.0 | 0 | BRADLEY, MATTHEW A | A DEVICE FOR PERFORMANCE TUNING IN A SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,409 | ACCEPTED | VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS | A vehicle information display apparatus receives multiple pieces of information on mobile vehicles, determines degrees of importance of the individual pieces of information according to specific conditions, and displays symbols of only those mobile vehicles of which importance falls within a predefined range or symbols... | 1-10. (canceled) 11. A vehicle information display apparatus comprising: a vehicle position information extractor for receiving vehicle identification signals transmitted from vessels and extracting at least position information indicating the positions of the vessels from the vehicle identification signals; a target a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND RELATED ART STATEMENT 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a display apparatus for simultaneously displaying multiple pieces of information on mobile units (vehicles), such as their positions. More particularly, the invention pertains to a vehicle informat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND RELATED ART STATEMENT <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a display apparatus for simultaneously displaying multiple pieces of information on mobile units (vehicles), such as their positions. More particularly, the invention pertains to a vehi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In light of the foregoing, it is an object of the invention to provide a vehicle information display apparatus for simultaneously displaying multiple pieces of information on mobile vehicles like vessels on a display screen with a capability to display particularly needed pieces of ... | 20040528 | 20060808 | 20060615 | 87309.0 | G05D100 | 1 | CAMBY, RICHARD M | VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G05D | 2,004 | |
10,855,533 | ACCEPTED | Novel peptide-forming enzyme gene | DNA and recombinant DNA that encode a peptide-forming enzyme, a method for producing a peptide-forming enzyme, and a method for producing a dipeptide are disclosed. A method for producing a dipeptide includes producing a dipeptide from a carboxy component and an amine component by using a culture of a microbe belonging... | 1. A DNA encoding a protein selected from the group consisting of (A), (C), (E), (G), (I), (K), (M), (O), (O), (S), (U), and (W), wherein said protein has an amino acid sequence defined as follows: (A) an amino acid sequence consisting of amino acid residue numbers 23 to 616 of SEQ ID NO:6, (C) an amino acid sequence c... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a novel enzyme that can form a peptide easily, at high yield and inexpensively without going through a complex synthetic method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel enzyme that catalyzes a peptide-forming reaction from a carboxy component and an a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Peptides are used in the fields of pharmaceuticals, foods and various other fields. For example, since L-alanyl-L-glutamine has higher stability and water-solubility than L-glutamine, it is widely used as a component of fluid infusion and serum-free media. Chemical synthesis methods, which ha... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a graph illustrating the optimum pH of the enzyme of Empedobacter of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a graph illustrating the optimum temperature of the enzyme of Empedobacter of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a graph illustrating the time course of L-alanyl-L-... | 20040528 | 20071030 | 20050127 | 62740.0 | 0 | WALICKA, MALGORZATA A | NOVEL PEPTIDE-FORMING ENZYME GENE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,655 | ACCEPTED | Disc drive apparatus | The present invention provides a disc drive apparatus capable of identifying a disc (12 cm) having a small data area (8 cm) in central as same as an ordinary 12 cm disc. The apparatus having a light receiving unit 105b and a push switch 106b The unit 105b is arranged in a position where the unit 105b detects the disc h... | 1. A disc drive apparatus capable of loading and ejecting the discs those are: a first disc which has a light shielding effect; a second disc whose outside diameter is smaller than the that of the first disc and which has a light shielding effect; a third disc whose outside diameter is almost same as the first disc and... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a disc drive apparatus having a disc identifying mechanism for identifying type of a disc, especially, relates to a disc inserting and discharging portion having detecting means for detecting the disc passing or the like. The term “d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a disc drive apparatus having a disc identifying mechanism for identifying type of a disc, especially, relates to a disc inserting and discharging portion having detecting means for detecting the disc passing or the like.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to solve the conventional problems, it is an object of the invention to provide a disc identifying device capable of identifying the forth disc as well as the first disc, and also provide a disc drive apparatus having the disc identifying device. Moreover, it is an object o... | 20040527 | 20091027 | 20050428 | 70890.0 | 0 | HEYI, HENOK G | DISC DRIVE APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,855,953 | ACCEPTED | Symmetric inducting device for an integrated circuit having a ground shield | The present invention relates to integrated circuits having symmetric inducting devices with a ground shield. In one embodiment, a symmetric inducting device for an integrated circuit comprises a substrate, a main metal layer and a shield. The substrate has a working surface. The main metal layer has at least one pair ... | 1-47. (canceled) 48. A current router for an inducting device in an integrated circuit comprising: one or more overpasses to electrically connect select current path regions of the inducting device, the one or more overpasses are made from a conductive layer having a first sheet resistance, each overpass having a first... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/039,200, filed Jan. 4, 2002 and titled “Symmetric Inducting Device For An Integrated Circuit Having A Ground Shield”. (Attorney Docket No. 125.022US01) TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates gener... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Integrated circuits incorporate complex electrical components formed in semiconductor material into a single circuit. Generally, an integrated circuit comprises a substrate upon which a variety of circuit components are formed and connected to form a circuit. Integrated circuits are made of semic... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The above-mentioned problems with symmetric inductors in integrated circuits and other problems are addressed by the present invention and will be understood by reading and studying the following specification. In one embodiment, a symmetric inducting device for an integrated circuit is disclosed. T... | 20040528 | 20060801 | 20050310 | 67894.0 | 6 | DANG, PHUC T | SYMMETRIC INDUCTING DEVICE FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING A GROUND SHIELD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,044 | ACCEPTED | High-speed serial linking device with de-emphasis function and the method thereof | A high-speed serial linking device with de-emphasis function for receiving a parallel data and accordingly outputting a de-emphasized transmission differential pair. The high-speed serial linking device includes a parallel-to-serial unit, a pre-driver, and an output driver. The parallel-to-serial unit is used to receiv... | 1. A high-speed serial linking device with de-emphasis function, comprising: a parallel-to-serial unit which receives a parallel data to serialize the parallel data into a serial data and a delayed serial data, wherein the delayed serial data is one serial bit time lag behind the serial data; a pre-driver which receive... | This application claims the benefit of Taiwan application Serial No. 092120025, filed Jul. 22, 2003, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a high-speed serial linking device, and more particularly to a h... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to a high-speed serial linking device, and more particularly to a high-speed serial linking device with de-emphasis function and the method thereof. 2. Description of the Related Art As higher and higher data transmission... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a high-speed serial linking device with de-emphasis function and the method thereof. It is another object of the invention to provide a high-speed serial linking device with de-emphasis function for receiving a parallel data and ... | 20040528 | 20071225 | 20050127 | 93052.0 | 1 | TRAN, KHAI | HIGH-SPEED SERIAL LINKING DEVICE WITH DE-EMPHASIS FUNCTION AND THE METHOD THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,249 | ACCEPTED | Message endpoint activation | Systems and methods for message endpoint activation are disclosed. Under an embodiment of the invention, a method includes identifying an active resource adapter for a server; identifying a message listener type that is supported by the active computer resource adapter; establishing a message subscription to provide me... | 1. A method comprising: identifying an active resource adapter for a server; identifying a message listener type that is supported by the active computer resource adapter; establishing a message subscription to provide messages from a message provider to a server component, a subscription request from the server compon... | TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the invention generally relate to the field of client/server systems and, more particularly, to a system and method for message endpoint activation. BACKGROUND A conventional client/server system may receive data from multiple internal and external sources and may provide various methods ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A conventional client/server system may receive data from multiple internal and external sources and may provide various methods for receiving such data. For example, software applications or program objects may be implemented to act as listening devices or message endpoints. A server may establi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system and method for message endpoint activation is described. Under one embodiment of the invention, a method comprising identifying an active resource adapter for a server; identifying a message listener type that is supported by the active computer resource adapter; establishi... | 20040528 | 20090324 | 20051215 | 69587.0 | 0 | BATES, KEVIN T | MESSAGE ENDPOINT ACTIVATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,394 | ACCEPTED | Techniques for operating semiconductor devices | Techniques for data storage are provided. In one aspect, a method for writing one or more magnetic memory cells comprises the following steps. Data is written to one or more of the magnetic memory cells. It is detected whether there are any errors in the data written to the one or more magnetic memory cells. The data i... | 1. A method for writing one or more magnetic memory cells, the method comprising the steps of: writing data to one or more of the magnetic memory cells; detecting whether there are any errors in the data written to the one or more magnetic memory cells; and rewriting the data to each of the one or more previously writt... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to semiconductor devices and, more particularly, to techniques for data storage in semiconductor devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Certain semiconductor devices, e.g., magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices, use magnetic memory cells to store information. Ea... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Certain semiconductor devices, e.g., magnetic random access memory (MRAM) devices, use magnetic memory cells to store information. Each magnetic memory cell typically comprises a submicron piece of magnetic material, e.g., having the dimensions of 300 nanometers (nm) by 600 nm in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides techniques for data storage. In one aspect of the invention, a method for writing one or more magnetic memory cells comprises the following steps. Data is written to one or more of the magnetic memory cells. It is detected whether there are any errors ... | 20040528 | 20090317 | 20051201 | 73045.0 | 0 | LAMARRE, GUY J | TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,439 | ACCEPTED | Downhole signal source | A signaling apparatus comprises a magnet and a shield moveable relative to the magnet. The shield is moveable relative to the magnet between a first position in which the magnet is relatively exposed and a second position in which the magnet is relatively shielded. The apparatus can include a synchronization signal sou... | 1. A downhole tool, comprising: a magnet; and a shield moveable relative to said magnet. 2. The tool according to claim 1 wherein said magnet comprises a permanent magnet and said magnetic shield is moveable relative to said magnet between a first position in which said magnet is relatively exposed and a second positio... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable. GENERAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for signaling from one location to another using low frequency magnetic fields. The inve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In common practice, when it is desired to produce hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation, a well is drilled from the surface until it intersects the desired formation. As shown in FIG. 1 , a typical drilling operation entails a surface operating system 50 , a work string 100 th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides methods and apparatus for signaling from one location to another using low frequency magnetic fields. The invention has many applications and can be used, for example, to locate the position of the bottom hole assembly during d... | 20040528 | 20070522 | 20051201 | 63165.0 | 0 | THOMPSON, KENNETH L | DOWNHOLE SIGNAL SOURCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,454 | ACCEPTED | Defense against virus attacks | A method, software, and computer system for defending against virus attacks is described. Assume that a computer system receives an instruction to run an executable file. Before the computer system runs the executable file, the computer system determines if the executable file is certified to run on the computer system... | 1. A method of operating a computer system, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an instruction to run an executable file; determining if the executable file is certified to run on the computer system; determining if the executable file has been modified since being certified for the computer system; and runni... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to the field of computer systems, and in particular, to systems, methods, and software for defending against virus attacks on computer systems. 2. Statement of the Problem Many people use computers daily at work or at home. One problem hampe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to the field of computer systems, and in particular, to systems, methods, and software for defending against virus attacks on computer systems. 2. Statement of the Problem Many people use computers daily at work or at home. One p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE SOLUTION <EOH>The invention solves the above and other related problems by preventing an executable file from running unless the executable file has been certified to run. Because many viruses are included in executable files, virus attacks may be prevented by requiring executable files to be cert... | 20040528 | 20080520 | 20051215 | 80348.0 | 0 | JUNG, DAVID YIUK | DEFENSE AGAINST VIRUS ATTACKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,544 | ACCEPTED | Ablation catheter with suspension system incorporating rigid and flexible components | A curved ablation catheter imparts ablative energy to target tissue, for example, along a trabecular slope, e.g., in the right atrium along the isthmus between the ostium of the inferior vena cava and the tricuspid valve. The catheter is formed with a preset curvature that, when deployed, both translates linearly and i... | 1. A catheter for ablating a surface of endocardial tissue, the catheter comprising: a distal section of a first material hardness; an ablation electrode positioned on the distal section of the catheter; a proximal section of a second material hardness; and a suspension section of a third material hardness, the suspens... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION a. Field of the Invention The instant invention is directed toward an ablation catheter with a combination of rigid and flexible components for imparting ablative energy (e.g., radio frequency (RF) energy) to target tissue, for example, along a trabecular slope, e.g., in the right atrium alo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>a. Field of the Invention The instant invention is directed toward an ablation catheter with a combination of rigid and flexible components for imparting ablative energy (e.g., radio frequency (RF) energy) to target tissue, for example, along a trabecular slope, e.g., in the righ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is an ablation catheter that is relatively simple to operate and that provides improved linear lesions. One portion of the catheter acts as a suspension system for the distal tip from which an ablation electrode extends. The suspension system is generally... | 20040527 | 20070731 | 20051201 | 68515.0 | 0 | TOY, ALEX B | ABLATION CATHETER WITH SUSPENSION SYSTEM INCORPORATING RIGID AND FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,567 | ACCEPTED | Mixture for transdermal delivery of low and high molecular weight compounds | The present invention relates to the discovery of a transdermal delivery system that can deliver high molecular weight pharmaceuticals and cosmetic agents to skin cells. A novel transdermal delivery system with therapeutic and cosmetic application and methods of use of the foregoing is disclosed. | 1. A transdermal delivery system comprising: an ethoxylated oil; and a delivered agent mixed with said ethoxylated oil, wherein said ethoxylated oil contains between 10 and 19 ethoxylations/molecule. 2. The transdermal delivery system of claim 1, wherein said ethoxylated oil comprises an ethoxylated macadamia nut oil. ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/789,836, filed Feb. 27, 2004, which claims priority to and is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/183,764, filed Jun. 25, 2002, which claims priority to and ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The skin provides a protective barrier against foreign materials and infection. In mammals this is accomplished by forming a highly insoluble protein and lipid structure on the surface of the comeocytes termed the cornified envelope (CE). (Downing et al., Dermatology in General M... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Aspects of the invention concern transdermal delivery systems comprised of an ethoxylated lipid. Some formulations are used to deliver pharmaceuticals, therapeutic compounds, and cosmetic agents of various molecular weights. In several embodiments, the transdermal delivery sys... | 20040528 | 20070522 | 20050127 | 70099.0 | 2 | GEORGE, KONATA M | MIXTURE FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF LOW AND HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,605 | ACCEPTED | MONOBLOCK ASSEMBLY FOR EYEWEAR | The present invention relates to eyewear, and in particular, for a single block assembly having multiple slots and reliefs in substantial alignment for accommodation of a flange for lens attachment, a flange for arm attachment, a magnet location, and an accessory slot. The accessory slot can accommodate attachment of a... | 1. A monoblock extension for an eyewear assembly comprising: a contoured relief for receiving a flange; a vertical slot located in generally rearward alignment with the relief; and, a horizontal slot located in general rearward alignment of the vertical slot, the horizontal slot receivable of a pivot flange of an arm. ... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to eyewear, and in particular, for a unitary assembly block for lens attachment, leg attachment, and accessory slot. The accessory slot can accommodate attachment of a variety of accessories, including a pivotal auxiliary lens assembly, a stationary auxiliary l... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It has long been desirable to have a removable auxiliary lens assembly attached to eyeglasses. Professional baseball players have used “flip-up” auxiliary lenses for more than four decades to protect their eyes from the sun, but to allow them unrestricted vision in the event the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A primary advantage of the present invention is that it provides a primary lens assembly that is adapted to receive multiple styles of auxiliary lens assemblies. Another advantage of the present invention is that it permits insertion of wider lenses to improve peripheral vision. Ano... | 20040528 | 20051213 | 20051215 | 78705.0 | 0 | MAI, HUY KIM | MONOBLOCK ASSEMBLY FOR EYEWEAR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,661 | ACCEPTED | System and method for capturing significant events at web portlets | System and method for logging significant events occurring at a web site portal includes a base class portlet service including a significant event catcher method having a register method and a record method, a portlet action table, and an action description table. The register method is called during portlet initializ... | 1. A method for logging significant events occurring at a web site portal, comprising: providing a base class portlet service including a significant event catcher method having a register method and a record method, a portlet action table, and an action description table; initializing a portlet, including calling said... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field of the Invention This invention relates to call management on the web. More particularly, it relates to capturing significant events at web servers. 2. Background Art The ultimate goal of any web site built for call management is to reduce cost per call incident. This may ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field of the Invention This invention relates to call management on the web. More particularly, it relates to capturing significant events at web servers. 2. Background Art The ultimate goal of any web site built for call management is to reduce cost per call inciden... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system, method, and program storage device are provided for recording events on a web site by registering in a base class portlet service a listing of event types from a portlet, each having an associated short description; storing the listing and short description in a first data... | 20040528 | 20080226 | 20051215 | 61028.0 | 0 | CONTINO, PAUL F | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AT WEB PORTLETS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,665 | ACCEPTED | Ion-detecting sensors comprising plasticizer-free copolymers | Plasticizer-free ion-detecting sensors for detecting a target ion in a sample are provided. The sensor comprises a plasticizer-free copolymer comprised of polymerized units of methacrylate monomers and a polymerizable ion exchanger, wherein the methacrylated monomers have pendent alkyl groups of different length and wh... | 1. An ion-detecting sensor for detecting a target ion in a sample, comprising (i) a plasticizer-free copolymer matrix comprising polymerized units of methacrylate monomers and an ion exchanger comprising a functionalized C-derivative of a closo-dodecacarborane anion, wherein said functionalized ion exchanger is grafted... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present invention is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/384,097, filed Mar. 7, 2003, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/313,090, filed Dec. 5, 2002, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The present... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is related to systems for detecting target ions in a sample, and more specifically, to ion sensors comprising an ion exchanger covalently grafted to a plasticizer-free co-polymer. 2. Description of the Prior Art Throughout this appl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a new polymerizable carborane derivative that is covalently attached onto a hydrophobic polymer matrix for use in ion-selective electrodes and optodes. More specifically, one aspect of this invention is based on the discovery that copolymers of methacr... | 20040528 | 20070605 | 20050120 | 67379.0 | 0 | SODERQUIST, ARLEN | ION-DETECTING SENSORS COMPRISING PLASTICIZER-FREE COPOLYMERS | MICRO | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,706 | ACCEPTED | Method for bit-byte synchronization in sampling a data string | Bit and byte synchronization for sampling and decoding a data string is provided a single data field u. The data string x has pre-pended to it a short string of is (ones), followed by u to yield a string y= . . . 1111, u, x. The string is pre-coded by convolution with 1/(1⊕D2). PRML-sampling of y starts at an initial p... | 1. A method for synchronization of data detection with a stream of encoded digital data, comprising: establishing u, where u is a predetermined bit-byte synchronization pattern of bits; obtaining a plurality of vectors uj by sampling u at predetermined PRML (partial-response, maximum-likelihood) phases; receiving a str... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to data coding, and particularly to data coding for achieving bit and byte synchronization using a single data field. Bit synchronization refers to the synchronization of a clock for receiving or reading incoming data with the data being received or read. Normally, bit ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to data coding, and particularly to data coding for achieving bit and byte synchronization using a single data field. Bit synchronization refers to the synchronization of a clock for receiving or reading incoming data with the data being received or read. No... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention combines bit and byte synchronization into a single data field u. A data string x has pre-pended to it a short string of 1s (ones), followed by u to yield a string y= . . . 1111, u, x. The string y is normally precoded by convolving it with 1/(1⊕D 2 ), where the symbo... | 20040528 | 20080617 | 20051201 | 73332.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, LEON VIET Q | METHOD FOR BIT-BYTE SYNCHRONIZATION IN SAMPLING A DATA STRING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,737 | ACCEPTED | Sunscreen composition | There is provided a composition comprising one or more photoactive compounds and one or more optimization agents. Surprisingly, the composition requires a small amount of optimization agent to efficiently optimize the polarity, critical wavelength, SPF, PFA, Star Rating, photostability, or any combinations thereof, of ... | 1. A photoprotective composition comprising: one or more sunscreen agents; and one or more optimizing agents selected from the group consisting of diol, alcohol, glycol, polyhydric alcohol, any derivatives thereof, and any combinations thereof. 2. The photoprotective composition of claim 1, wherein said one or more sun... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/474,362 filed on May 29, 2003, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a photoprotective com... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a photoprotective composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to a sunscreen composition having optimized polarity, critical wavelength, SPF PFA, photostability, Star Rating, or any combination... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an efficient photoprotective composition. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a composition that is a sunscreen composition. It is still another object of the present invention to provide such a compositio... | 20040528 | 20060321 | 20050120 | 72654.0 | 1 | DODSON, SHELLEY A | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,856,825 | ACCEPTED | Folding chair with metal inserts | The invention provides a plastic folding chair compromising a support frame, a main frame and a seat frame. The support frame further comprises a pair of parallel rear legs. Each rear leg is reinforced by an internal insert and may haves a rear surface incorporating a wedge that facilitates stacking. | 1. A flat-folding plastic chair comprising: a main frame, a support frame and a seat frame; the main frame hinged to an upper portion of the support frame; the seat frame pivotally attached to and supported by a seat pivot member located in an intermediate portion of the main frame; the support frame being fabricated f... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention pertains to folding chairs and more particularly to a plastic folding chair with metal inserts located in strategic locations. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Folding chairs are in wide use. One popular use for a folding chair is the rental or hire market. Such chairs are used by busine... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Folding chairs are in wide use. One popular use for a folding chair is the rental or hire market. Such chairs are used by businesses that rent chairs for quick deployment and collection, at functions where chairs would not otherwise be present. Traditional folding chairs are wood... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a plastic folding chair with enhanced mechanical properties. It is also an object of the invention, which provides a plastic folding chair with stable stacking characteristic. Accordingly, the invention provides a plastic foldi... | 20040601 | 20051129 | 20050120 | 74582.0 | 3 | WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT | FOLDING CHAIR WITH METAL INSERTS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,046 | ACCEPTED | Check valve with locked restraint mechanism | Check valves including components having a straightforward and simple design allowing the components to be scaled down to an extremely small size without losing functionality or performance of the check valve. | 1. A check valve capable of being seated within a conduit, the check valve comprising: a casing having a front end a back end and an interior cavity oriented generally along a longitudinal axis of the check valve, the casing further including: a pair of diametrically opposed slots formed in the casing, the slots extend... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to check valves for one-way flow control and pressure relief within tubing, and in particular to check valves which may be anchored in place through the use of a barbed casing and check valves including components having a straightforwa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to check valves for one-way flow control and pressure relief within tubing, and in particular to check valves which may be anchored in place through the use of a barbed casing and check valves including components having a s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an advantage of embodiments of the present invention to provide a check valve having a design which may be easily scaled down for use in small id conduits. It is another advantage of the present invention to provide a check valve where the poppet and spring are self-... | 20040528 | 20060404 | 20051201 | 98327.0 | 0 | KRISHNAMURTHY, RAMESH | CHECK VALVE WITH LOCKED RESTRAINT MECHANISM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,051 | ACCEPTED | Baseball bunting target system and method | A batter training and protection system and method are shown. A protector for protecting an infield area is provided with a plurality of indicia situated thereon or integrally formed therein to define a plurality of target areas, respectively. The indicia may comprise a plurality of material segments, a plurality of co... | 1. A bunting target system comprising: at least one bunting target for placing on a surface and for providing a batter with a target area at which the batter may bunt a baseball wherein said at least one bunting target lies in a first imaginary plane that is generally parallel to a second imaginary plane of said surfac... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to baseball and, more particularly, to a target system and method for training a player to bunt a baseball to predetermined zones or targets and also for protecting an infield area of a baseball field. Baseball is a game played with a wooden bat and a hard or soft ball... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to baseball and, more particularly, to a target system and method for training a player to bunt a baseball to predetermined zones or targets and also for protecting an infield area of a baseball field. Baseball is a game played with a wooden bat and a hard ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the invention to provide at least one or a plurality of indicia for providing well-defined target zone(s) or area(s) to train a player where to hit sacrifice bunts and bunts-for-hits. Another object of an embodiment is to provide a bunting target that ... | 20040527 | 20070109 | 20051201 | 97957.0 | 1 | CHAMBERS, MICHAEL S | BASEBALL BATTER TRAINING METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,064 | ACCEPTED | LICENSE PLATE FRAME | License plate frames having recessed areas in the frame surface which form characters, words, and/or graphics, and having an adhered layer of material of contrasting color on the frame surface. | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A method of forming a vehicle license plate frame, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a frame body having a first color, wherein the frame body comprises a substantially planar surface and at least one character formed by a recessed surface in the frame body; and (b) adhering a contrast layer comp... | BACKGROUND Decorative license plate frames, in particular those for automobile license plates, frequently include words or decorative symbols on their surfaces. For example, automobile dealerships often include their names on license plate frames as a form of advertisement. One method of forming words or symbols on a f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Decorative license plate frames, in particular those for automobile license plates, frequently include words or decorative symbols on their surfaces. For example, automobile dealerships often include their names on license plate frames as a form of advertisement. One method of forming words or sy... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The license plate frames described herein overcome the drawbacks of prior license plate frames through the use of recessed areas in a frame surface and an adhered layer of material having a contrasting color. The present frames for a vehicle license plate include a substrate having a substantially p... | 20040528 | 20051108 | 20051201 | 68349.0 | 3 | HOGE, GARY CHAPMAN | LICENSE PLATE FRAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,215 | ACCEPTED | Low-energy charged particle detetor | A low energy charged particle detector having a diode with a first layer and a top layer physically coupled to the first layer. The intersection between the first layer and the top layer defines a junction. The top layer is composed of a two-dimensional material such as a chalcogen-based material, providing an electric... | 1. A low energy charged particle detector comprising: a diode having: a first layer with a first connectivity; a top layer with a second connectivity physically coupled to the first layer with a junction therebetween, the top layer composed of a two-dimensional material providing an electrically passivated exposed oute... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to charged particle detectors, and in particular to the detection of low-energy atomic or nuclear particles such as electrons with semiconductor low-energy particle detectors. BACKGROUND The detection of low-energy particles is a task relevant to many field... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The detection of low-energy particles is a task relevant to many fields. Such fields non-exclusively include electron microscopy, astronomy and electron beam lithography. In certain applications, it may also be desirable for surface analysis devices to utilize low-energy charged particle detectio... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure advances the art and overcomes problems articulated above by providing a low-energy particle detector. In particular, and by way of example only, according to an embodiment of the present invention, this invention provides a low energy charged particle detector including a dio... | 20040528 | 20061212 | 20051201 | 64962.0 | 0 | GAGLIARDI, ALBERT J | LOW-ENERGY CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,439 | ACCEPTED | Devices and methods for biomaterial production | An apparatus and a method for isolating a biologic product, such as plasmid DNA, from cells. The method involves lysing cells in a controlled manner separate insoluble components from a fluid lysate containing cellular components of interest, followed by membrane chromatographic techniques to purify the cellular compon... | 1. A device for mixing a first fluid with at least an additional fluid, comprising: a mixing chamber; a first inlet through which the first fluid is introduced into the mixing chamber; one or more additional inlets through which the additional fluid is introduced into the mixing chamber; a means for introducing gas bub... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/474,749, entitled “Devices and Methods for Biomaterial Production,” filed on May 30, 2003, having Hebel et al., listed as inventors, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND The pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to an apparatus and scalable methods of lysing cells. The invention also relates to methods of isolating and purifying cellular components from lysed cells. The invention is particularly suited for scalable lysis of plasmid-containing bacterial cells, and subsequent ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention relates to a process for lysing cells in a controlled manner so as to efficiently separate insoluble components from a fluid lysate containing cellular components of interest, followed by membrane chromatographic techniques to purify the cellular components of interest. This pr... | 20040527 | 20070703 | 20050120 | 99824.0 | 1 | BEISNER, WILLIAM H | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BIOMATERIAL PRODUCTION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,522 | ACCEPTED | Method of and system for scalable mobile-terminal platform | A mobile-terminal platform system includes an application subsystem and an access subsystem. The access subsystem includes hardware and software for providing connectivity services. The application subsystem includes hardware and software for providing user-application services. The application subsystem and the access... | 1. A mobile-terminal platform system comprising: an application subsystem comprising hardware and software for providing user-application services; an access subsystem comprising hardware and software for providing connectivity services; wherein the application subsystem and the access subsystem communicate via a defin... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims priority from and incorporates by reference the entire disclosures of: 1) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/510,578, filed on Oct. 10, 2003 and bearing Docket No. 53807-00083USPL; and 2) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/510,558, f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention generally relates to mobile-terminal platform systems, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to mobile-terminal platform systems that are readily scalable with respect to both access services and application services. 2. His... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A mobile-terminal platform system includes an application subsystem and an access subsystem. The access subsystem includes hardware and software for providing connectivity services. The application subsystem includes hardware and software for providing user-application services. The... | 20040527 | 20100427 | 20050428 | 66795.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, VAN H | MOBILE TERMINAL APPLICATION SUBSYSTEM AND ACCESS SUBSYSTEM ARCHITECTURE METHOD AND SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,596 | ACCEPTED | Error detection in a circuit module | A circuit module has a module board and a plurality of circuit chips that are arranged on the module board. A module main bus having a plurality of lines of the circuit module branches into a plurality of sub-buses having a plurality of lines. Each of the sub-buses is connected to one of the circuit chips. Each circuit... | 1. A circuit module comprising: a module board; a plurality of circuit chips arranged on the module board; a main bus having a plurality of lines, branching into a plurality of sub-buses having a plurality of lines, each of the sub-busses being connected to one of the plurality of circuit chips; wherein each circuit ch... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a circuit module and, in particular, to an error detection in a circuit module comprising a module board and a plurality of circuit chips arranged on the module board. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional structure of com... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a circuit module and, in particular, to an error detection in a circuit module comprising a module board and a plurality of circuit chips arranged on the module board. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional stru... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention provides a circuit module comprising a plurality of circuit chips that allows improved error detection. In accordance with a first aspect, the present invention provides a circuit module having a module board; a plurality of circuit chips arrange... | 20040527 | 20070417 | 20050127 | 96460.0 | 1 | DANG, KHANH | ERROR DETECTION IN A CIRCUIT MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,857,903 | ACCEPTED | Surveillance apparatus integrated with mobile phone | The present invention is to provide a surveillance apparatus for monitoring the situation of a visitor through a mobile phone, which comprises a monitor assembly including a microprocessor, a digital/analog converter connected to the microprocessor, an electric bell, a microphone, and a speaker. If the electric bell is... | 1. A surveillance apparatus integrated with mobile phone comprising a monitor assembly for transmitting signals sequentially through a switchboard and at least one base station to a mobile phone; wherein said monitor assembly comprises: a microprocessor, being a main control center of said monitor assembly; a digital/a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a surveillance apparatus, more particularly to a surveillance apparatus integrated with a mobile phone, which is able to send a visit signal to the mobile phone while an electric bell of the surveillance apparatus is pressed by a visitor and achieve a bidirectiona... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>At present, our world has entered into a blooming technological development stage of a new era, and various electronic or information products derived from a microprocessor are introduced continuously to bring tremendous convenience to people, which is indispensable to our daily ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the situations such as a good friend pays a visit to somebody's house unexpectedly while the host is out and thus causing the good friend to leave with disappointments; any visitor (such as a salesperson or a fee collector) calls at someone's house and the purpose of such... | 20040602 | 20060919 | 20051208 | 62466.0 | 1 | GOINS, DAVETTA WOODS | SURVEILLANCE APPARATUS INTEGRATED WITH MOBILE PHONE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,858,139 | ACCEPTED | Multiport wavelength-selective optical switch | An multiport, multi-wavelength optical switch having and array of angular beam-directing devices employs an anamorphic optical system that transforms a beam corresponding to a given wavelength of a given multi-wavelength input channel into a beam, at a plane of the angular beam-directing device array, having an ellipti... | 1. An optical switch comprising one or more input and one or more output ports structured to be able to receive and transmit multi-wavelength optical signals; a diffractive element structured and arranged to be able to spread the wavelengths of incoming optical signals from the one or more input ports in a wavelength-s... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/474,823 filed on May 31, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to optical switches for use in optical... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to optical switches for use in optical communications applications, and particularly to optical switches having multiple output or multiple input ports and capable of independent switching of multiple wavelengths o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an optical switch particularly useful in an N×1 or 1×N port configuration, capable of good optical performance with relaxed manufacturing tolerances. According to one aspect of the present invention, optical switch is provided employing an anamorphic o... | 20040601 | 20070109 | 20050113 | 99875.0 | 1 | GILBERT, SAMUEL G | MULTIPORT WAVELENGTH-SELECTIVE OPTICAL SWITCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,858,187 | ACCEPTED | Voltage variable capacitor | A charge storage device having a capacitance that is variable by alteration of the relative permittivity of the dielectric positioned between conductive electrodes within the device. The device consists of two conductive plates sandwiching a conductive grid, typically embedded within a dielectric material. Charging the... | 1. An electronic component device for receiving and storing an electrical charge, the device comprising: a first plate capable of storing a charge therein, said first plate in electrical contact with a first conductor terminal; a second plate capable of storing a charge therein, said second plate spaced apart from said... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to electronic components suitable for receiving and retaining an electrical charge. The present invention relates more specifically to a charge storage device having a capacitance that is variable by alteration of the relative... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to electronic components suitable for receiving and retaining an electrical charge. The present invention relates more specifically to a charge storage device having a capacitance that is variable by alteration of ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective schematic view of the variable capacitor of the present invention showing the dimensional elements of relevance. FIG. 2 is a schematic, cross-sectional diagram of an alternate preferred embodiment of the variable capacitor of the present in... | 20040601 | 20080812 | 20071018 | 93458.0 | H01G500 | 0 | HA, NGUYEN T | VOLTAGE VARIABLE CAPACITOR | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01G | 2,004 | |
10,858,363 | ACCEPTED | System to manage display power consumption | Some embodiments involve determination of a first characteristic associated with a first interface displayed by a display, and determination of a second characteristic associated with a second interface displayed by the display. Embodiments may further involve determination of a first power consumption mode for the fir... | 1. A method comprising: determining a first characteristic associated with a first interface displayed by a display, and a second characteristic associated with a second interface displayed by the display; and determining a first power consumption mode for the first interface based at least on the first characteristic,... | BACKGROUND During operation, a computing system consumes power from a power source. A mobile computing system may be designed to consume power from a portable and exhaustible power source, such as a battery. In order to prolong periods of mobile use, such a computing system may include elements designed to limit the am... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>During operation, a computing system consumes power from a power source. A mobile computing system may be designed to consume power from a portable and exhaustible power source, such as a battery. In order to prolong periods of mobile use, such a computing system may include elements designed to ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of software components according to some embodiments. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of hardware components according to some embodiments. FIG. 3 is a flow diagram of a method according to some embodiments. FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a method according... | 20040601 | 20090804 | 20051229 | 71118.0 | 0 | DHARIA, PRABODH M | SYSTEM TO MANAGE DISPLAY POWER CONSUMPTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,858,391 | ACCEPTED | Mirrored oral-product container | An oral-product container is disclosed that includes: a) a plurality of breath fresheners contained therein for breath freshening purposes; and b) a mirror for visage freshening purposes. | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. An oral-product container, comprising: a) a plurality of breath fresheners contained therein for breath freshening purposes; b) a mirror for visage freshening purposes; c) a mirror cover such that the mirr... | The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/511,298 filed on Oct. 16, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference as though recited herein in full. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to containers for oral-products and ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to containers for oral-products and some preferred embodiments relate to containers for breath fresheners, such as, e.g., mints or the like. 2. Discussion of the Background In some circumstances in modern culture, individuals seek to enhance... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been developed in view of the above mentioned and/or other issues in the related art. In some embodiments, one or more of the above and/or other problems related to visage freshening can be overcome. In addition, some preferred... | 20040602 | 20070703 | 20060720 | 67465.0 | B65D6900 | 2 | BUI, LUAN KIM | MIRRORED ORAL-PRODUCT CONTAINER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,004 | |
10,858,452 | ACCEPTED | Resynchronizing timing sync pulses in a synchronizing RF system | A synchronizing method and system between a Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter and a battery powered receiver wherein the transmitter transmits short duration first periodic sync signals which are used by the receiver to maintain proper synchronization of the receiver with the transmitter during second periodic wake-up w... | 1. A synchronizing method between a Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter and a battery powered RF receiver wherein: the transmitter transmits first periodic sync signals which are received and used by the receiver to maintain proper synchronization of the receiver with the transmitter during second periodic wake up windows... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates generally to resynchronizing timing sync pulses in a synchronizing RF system, and more particularly pertains to resynchronizing timing sync pulses in synchronizing battery powered RF receivers that are operated in synchronized periods to ex... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates generally to resynchronizing timing sync pulses in a synchronizing RF system, and more particularly pertains to resynchronizing timing sync pulses in synchronizing battery powered RF receivers that are operated in synchronized p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a synchronizing method and system for resynchronizing time sync pulses in a synchronizing RF system between a Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter and receiver wherein the transmitter transmits short duration first periodic sync signals which are received and ... | 20040601 | 20090421 | 20051201 | 69584.0 | 0 | TAYONG, HELENE E | RESYNCHRONIZING TIMING SYNC PULSES IN A SYNCHRONIZING RF SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,858,510 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for capturing images using a color laser projection display | A method and apparatus are provided to capture images using a laser projection display (LPD). In a full color LPD camera, three lasers (red, blue, and green) are deployed to scan an image and receive reflected laser light therefrom. The reflected laser light may be analyzed and assembled into a picture. The LPD may als... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. An image capture and projection arrangement, comprising: a) a laser source for generating a laser beam; b) a scanner for sweeping the laser beam to form a scan line having a number of pixels arranged along a first direction, and for sweeping the scan line along a second direction orthogonal to the ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to electronic displays, and, more particularly, to a laser projection display and its use as an image capture device. 2. Description of the Related Art Electronic cameras have historically suffered from a number of shortcomings, incl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to electronic displays, and, more particularly, to a laser projection display and its use as an image capture device. 2. Description of the Related Art Electronic cameras have historically suffered from a number of shortc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the instant invention, a method for capturing an image is provided. The method comprises scanning laser light over an object; periodically receiving reflected laser light from the object; and arranging the reflected laser light into an image. | 20040531 | 20071127 | 20060713 | 68358.0 | G03B1503 | 1 | SUTHAR, RISHI S | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING IMAGES USING A COLOR LASER PROJECTION DISPLAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,004 | |
10,858,526 | ACCEPTED | Abuse-resistant amphetamine compounds | The invention describes compounds, compositions and methods of using the same comprising a chemical moiety covalently attached to amphetamine. These compounds and compositions are useful for reducing or preventing abuse and overdose of amphetamine. These compounds and compositions find particular use in providing an ab... | 1. A method for reducing or preventing abuse of amphetamine, comprising providing to a human in need thereof a composition comprising amphetamine covalently attached to a chemical moiety, wherein the pharmacological activity of said composition is decreased when used in a manner inconsistent with the manufacturer's ins... | CROSS REFERENCE RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. provisional application No. 60/473,929 filed May 29, 2003 and provisional application No. 60/567,801 filed May 5, 2004, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. This application is also a con... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(i) Field of the Invention The invention relates to amphetamine compounds, compositions and methods of delivery and use comprising amphetamine covalently bound to a chemical moiety. The invention relates to compounds comprised of amphetamine covalently bound to a chemical moiety ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides covalent attachment of amphetamine and derivatives or analogs thereof to a variety of chemical moieties. The chemical moieties may include any substance which results in a prodrug form, i.e., a molecule which is converted into its active form in the body by normal... | 20040601 | 20060912 | 20050310 | 90281.0 | 9 | AUDET, MAURY A | ABUSE-RESISTANT AMPHETAMINE COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,858,758 | ACCEPTED | Asset location tracking system | The invention provides an asset location tracking system for tracking the position of a mobile asset, such as an automobile, boat or airplane. The tracking system includes a mobile unit for installation in the mobile asset. The mobile unit includes a position locating unit, such as a GPS unit, for generating position i... | 1. An asset location tracking system for tracking the position of a mobile asset via a global communication network, the system comprising: a mobile unit collocated with the mobile asset, the mobile unit comprising: a first wireless receiver for receiving at least an activation signal; a position locating unit for gene... | This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/475,322 filed Jun. 3, 2003, titled VEHICLE LOCATION TRACKING SYSTEM. FIELD This invention relates to the field of asset tracking. More particularly the invention relates to a combination of Global Positioning System (GPS), cellular tele... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Often situations arise in which an owner of an asset, such as a automobile, wishes to confirm the location of the asset when the asset is out of the owner's control. For example, when a parent allows a teenage son or daughter to take the family car for an outing, the parent may wish to verify the... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The above and other needs are met by an asset location tracking system for tracking the position of a mobile asset, such as an automobile, boat or airplane. The tracking system includes a mobile unit for installation in the mobile asset. The mobile unit comprises a position locating unit, such as a ... | 20040602 | 20060905 | 20050203 | 64713.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, PHUNG | ASSET LOCATION TRACKING SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,858,940 | ACCEPTED | Adjustable channel-mount sign mounting system | An adjustable, channel-mount system for mounting a sign to a shelf includes a spring-loaded mounting bracket having a mounting portion moveably connected to a sign-holding portion and an elongated sign-holder. The sign-holding portion of the mounting bracket features at least one channel. At least one securing element ... | 1. An adjustable, channel-mount system for mounting a sign to a shelf beam, comprising: a spring-loaded mounting bracket having a mounting portion moveably connected to a sign-holding portion, wherein the sign-holding portion includes at least one channel; and an elongated, interchangeable sign-holder having front and ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a sign mounting system. More particularly, the invention pertains to an adjustable, channel-mount sign mounting bracket and a frameless sign holder for mounting to the bracket. Consumers with readily recognize hundreds of different types of signs and sign... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a sign mounting system. More particularly, the invention pertains to an adjustable, channel-mount sign mounting bracket and a frameless sign holder for mounting to the bracket. Consumers with readily recognize hundreds of different types of si... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An adjustable system for mounting signs to shelf beams includes a spring-loaded mounting bracket and an elongated, interchangeable sign-holder. The mounting bracket incorporates a mounting portion and a sign-holding portion, which are moveably connected to each other. The sign... | 20040602 | 20061121 | 20051208 | 59546.0 | 0 | MCDUFFIE, MICHAEL D | ADJUSTABLE CHANNEL-MOUNT SIGN MOUNTING SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,859,136 | ACCEPTED | Multicarrier and multirate CDMA system | In a multi-carrier and multi-rate CDMA system, a base station transmits an index tag to a number of mobile stations. The index tag has a length indicating a transmission rate and all index tags are nodes in a code tree. In the code tree, mother nodes and their child nodes block each other and are not assigned to the mo... | 1. A communication method for a code division multiple access (CDMA) communication system comprising the steps of: transmitting an index tag, whose length determines a transmission rate, to a mobile station; the mobile station's constructing an index tag matrix using the index tag; the mobile station's generating a spr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a spreading factor communication method and, in particular, to a spreading factor communication method that generates spreading codes. 2. Related Art The rapid development of mobile phones all over the globe has spawned great advances in the wir... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a spreading factor communication method and, in particular, to a spreading factor communication method that generates spreading codes. 2. Related Art The rapid development of mobile phones all over the globe has spawned great advance... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An objective of the invention is to provide a multicarrier and multirate communication method that enables effective transmissions of spreading codes between the base station and mobile stations. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the communication method is imple... | 20040603 | 20081111 | 20050721 | 68275.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TU X | MULTICARRIER AND MULTIRATE CDMA SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,859,377 | ACCEPTED | Magnetic resonance system with a local coil arranged in an examination tunnel | A magnetic resonance system has a transport element and an examination tunnel with an inner tunnel contour and a tunnel axis. An examination subject can be inserted into the examination tunnel in the direction of the tunnel axis by means of the transport element. At least one local coil that exhibits an outer coil cont... | 1. A magnetic resonance apparatus comprising: a magnetic resonance scanner having an examination tunnel having an inner tunnel contour and a tunnel axis; a transport element adapted to receive an examination subject thereon movable into and out of the examination tunnel in a direction of said tunnel axis; a local coil ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention concerns a magnetic resonance system of the type having a transport element and an examination tunnel with an inner tunnel contour and a tunnel axis, wherein an examination subject can be inserted into the examination tunnel in the direction of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention concerns a magnetic resonance system of the type having a transport element and an examination tunnel with an inner tunnel contour and a tunnel axis, wherein an examination subject can be inserted into the examination tunnel in the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic resonance system of the initially described type, wherein the local coil is disposed in the examination tunnel, and can be adjusted to the examination subject, but nevertheless occupies only a slight space in the examinatio... | 20040602 | 20060530 | 20050120 | 82467.0 | 0 | VARGAS, DIXOMARA | MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEM WITH A LOCAL COIL PIVOTABLY MOUNTED IN AN EXAMINATION TUNNEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,859,537 | ACCEPTED | Compositions for golf equipment | Golf balls comprising thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable elastomer compositions are presently disclosed. These elastomer compositions comprise reaction products of polyisocyanates and telechelic polymers having isocyanate-reactive end-groups such as hydroxyl groups and/or amine groups. These elastomer comp... | 1. A golf ball comprising at least one thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable material formed from a composition comprising at least one telechelic polycarbonate copolymer formed from at least one polyol telechelic and at least one carbonate-forming compound. 2. The golf ball of claim 1, wherein the polyol tel... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/407,641, filed Apr. 4, 2003; a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/434,738, filed May 9, 2003; a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent applicat... | 20040602 | 20060829 | 20050106 | 72528.0 | 0 | BUTTNER, DAVID J | COMPOSITIONS FOR GOLF EQUIPMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,859,549 | ACCEPTED | Method and machine for making an article presenting a secret code hidden by a layer of opaque removable material | In a method and a machine (1) for making an article (2), in particular a card of plastic or paper, presenting a secret code (3) hidden by a layer (4) of opaque, removable material, a first application device (8) applies the secret code (3) on the article (2), a second application device (11) places the layer (4) of opa... | 1. a method for making an article (2) presenting a secret code (3) hidden by a layer (4) of opaque, removable material; the method comprising the steps of applying the code (3) on the article (2) and hiding the secret code (3) under the layer (4) of opaque, removable material; the method further comprising a step of ap... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method and a machine for making an article presenting a secret code hidden by a layer of opaque removable material. The present specification refers, but without thereby adhere restricting the scope of the invention, to articles made of paper or plastic, su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method and a machine for making an article presenting a secret code hidden by a layer of opaque removable material. The present specification refers, but without thereby adhere restricting the scope of the invention, to articles made of paper or... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has for an aim to provide a method which can be used to make an article presenting a secret code hidden by a layer of opaque removable material and which is free of the above mentioned disadvantage. The technical characteristics of the invention, with reference... | 20040603 | 20071030 | 20050609 | 95128.0 | 0 | KOYAMA, KUMIKO C | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MAKING AN ARTICLE PRESENTING A SECRET CODE HIDDEN BY A LAYER OF OPAQUE REMOVABLE MATERIAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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