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10,885,272 | ACCEPTED | METHOD FOR DECONVOLUTION OF IMPEDANCE SPECTRA | A method for deconvoluting a time dependent impedance spectrum and using the deconvoluted time dependent impedance spectrum as an indicator of the performance condition of a working fluid is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method to determine the viscosity ratio of a working fluid using the resistance ratio obtained fro... | 1. A method to deconvolute a time dependent impedance spectrum of a lubricant oil comprising: obtaining a time dependent impedance spectrum of the lubricant oil over a time range and at a plurality of time intervals wherein the time dependent impedance spectrum comprises at least one peak, measuring at least one lubric... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional application 60/494,485 filed Aug. 12, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is broadly concerned with deconvolution of impedance spectra of a working fluid. The invention is also concerned with using deconvoluted impedance spectra as an indicator... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is broadly concerned with deconvolution of impedance spectra of a working fluid. The invention is also concerned with using deconvoluted impedance spectra as an indicator of the performance condition of a working fluid. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Working fluids, such as lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids, are important components of a wide variety of mechanical systems in which they provide one or more functions such as lubricating moving parts, transferring force or energy on the mechanical system, protecting parts again... | 20040706 | 20050405 | 20050217 | 88201.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TRUNG Q | METHOD FOR DECONVOLUTION OF IMPEDANCE SPECTRA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,345 | ACCEPTED | Automatic threshold selection method for improving the detection of a wireless signal | System and method for improving the detection performance of a wirelessly transmitted signal. A preferred embodiment comprises specifying a desired response for missed channel detection and false alarm probabilities for a plurality of signal qualities and determining if a channel detection threshold is based on missed ... | 1. A method for detecting a value transmitted on a channel received by a receiver, the method comprising: inferring a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for the channel; selecting a channel detection threshold based upon the inferred SNR; and applying a detection rule with the selected channel detection threshold. 2. The meth... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/545,420, filed Feb. 17, 2004, entitled “Automatic Threshold Selection Method for Improving the Detection of a Wireless Signal” which application is hereby incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In many wireless communications systems, such as Universal Mobile Telephony Systems (UMTS) and other third generation (3GPP) wireless communications systems, a communications device is often put into a sleep mode in order to decrease power consumption and increase battery life. The communications... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other problems are generally solved or circumvented, and technical advantages are generally achieved, by preferred embodiments of the present invention which provides for a system and method for improving the detection performance of a wireless transmitted signal. In accor... | 20040706 | 20080610 | 20050818 | 67619.0 | 0 | TRAN, KHANH C | AUTOMATIC THRESHOLD SELECTION METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE DETECTION OF A WIRELESS SIGNAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,450 | ACCEPTED | Composite door lock plunger | An approved plunger assembly is provided for a door handle. The plunger assembly includes a metallic plunger and a plastic link, which are connected so as to slide together between extended and retracted positions. The plastic link minimizes friction between the plunger assembly and the housing of the door handle, and ... | 1. An improved door handle having a housing with a plunger tunnel, a paddle pivotally mounted on the housing, and a pivot plate pivotally mounted on the housing for actuation by the paddle, the improvement comprising: a metal plunger slidably mounted in the plunger tunnel; and a plastic link having a first end connecte... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Door handles, such as those used on vehicles, including ingress and egress doors as well as compartment doors, such as on an RV, typically include a housing with a paddle pivotally mounted on the housing, and a pivot plate pivotally mounted on the rear of the housing for actuation by the pad... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Door handles, such as those used on vehicles, including ingress and egress doors as well as compartment doors, such as on an RV, typically include a housing with a paddle pivotally mounted on the housing, and a pivot plate pivotally mounted on the rear of the housing for actuatio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The composite plunger assembly of the present invention provides an improved door handle. The assembly includes a metal plunger and a plastic link. The plunger includes a recess to receive a finger on the link such that the plunger and link are connected for movement between an exte... | 20040706 | 20070619 | 20060112 | 92207.0 | E05C112 | 0 | ESTREMSKY, GARY WAYNE | COMPOSITE DOOR LOCK PLUNGER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E05C | 2,004 | |
10,885,545 | ACCEPTED | Compositions of plant carbohydrates as dietary supplements | Compositions of plant carbohydrates for dietary supplements and nutritional support for promotion and maintenance of good health. Defined nutritionally effective amounts of one to eleven essential saccharides, glyconutrients, are used in various inventive compositions as dietary supplements. The dietary composition her... | 1. A dietary supplement composition, comprising: nutritionally effective amounts of at least six saccharides selected from the group consisting of galactose, glucose, mannose, xylose, acetylated mannose, N-acetylneuraminic acid, fucose, N-acetylgalactosamine, N-acetylglucosamine, arabinose, glucuronic acid, galacturoni... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/242,215 filed Feb. 8, 1999, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, which is a U.S. national phase filing of International Application No. PCT/US97/13379 filed Aug. 4, 1997, which claims the... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention pertains to the field of dietary supplements and nutritional support for promotion and maintenance of good health. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions of carbohydrates a dietary supplements that are essential for the production of correctly structur... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a dietary supplement which promotes good health by providing to a mammal essential saccharides which are the building blocks of glycoproteins. It has now been demonstrated herein by the present inventors that inclusion of these ess... | 20040706 | 20070410 | 20050113 | 77307.0 | 5 | FLOOD, MICHELE C | COMPOSITIONS OF PLANT CARBOHYDRATES AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,665 | ACCEPTED | Charged particle beam exposure method, charged particle beam exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method | In a charged particle beam exposure method of applying/not applying charged particle beams to expose a substrate by deflecting the charged particle beams to move the charged particle beams on a blanking aperture stop, the size of the charged particle beams on the blanking aperture stop is made larger than the size of t... | 1. A charged particle beam exposure method of controlling irradiation of a substrate with a charged particle beam to expose the substrate by deflecting the charged particle beam to move the charged particle beam on a blanking aperture stop, wherein a size of the charged particle beam on the blanking aperture stop is ma... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a charged particle beam exposure method, a charged particle beam exposure apparatus, and a device manufacturing method, which expose a substrate such as a wafer to a fine pattern with a charged particle beam. The charged particle beam exposure method, charged part... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As an exposure apparatus which exposes a substrate to a fine pattern of, for example, a semiconductor chip such as an IC or LSI, liquid crystal panel, CCD, thin-film magnetic head, micromachine, or the like, there is known a charged particle beam exposure apparatus which draws a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional drawback, and has as its object to provide a charged particle beam exposure method, charged particle beam exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method which can perform exposure to a desi... | 20040708 | 20060523 | 20050113 | 78306.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, KIET TUAN | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM EXPOSURE METHOD, CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM EXPOSURE APPARATUS, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,713 | ACCEPTED | Method of manufacturing electronic device and method of manufacturing semiconductor device | The invention provides a semiconductor device, which removes troubles occurring when the parasitic capacitance between layered wiring lines with an interlayer insulating film therebetween is reduced, and have a simple structure and high reliability. The electronic device according to the invention can include a semicon... | 1. A method of manufacturing an electronic device, including a step of forming a layered structure, comprising the steps of: forming a first conductive layer having a predetermined pattern on a base; forming an insulating layer mainly made of silicon oxynitride and having a nitrogen concentration of 2 atomic percent or... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electronic device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. 2. Description of Related Art To realize large-scale integration (LSI) of electronic devices, such as semiconductor devices, wiring line... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electronic device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. 2. Description of Related Art To realize large-scale integration (LSI) of electronic devices, such as semiconductor devices,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to such technology disclosed above, short-circuiting which may be caused in wiring lines due to constrictions formed in the interlayer insulating film can be prevented or suppressed, but the parasitic capacitance between the wiring lines is not reduced. Also, the interlaye... | 20040708 | 20070109 | 20050210 | 83468.0 | 0 | QUACH, TUAN N | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,745 | ACCEPTED | Manufacturing method of flying magnetic head slider | A manufacturing method of a flying magnetic head slider includes a step of providing a substrate with a plurality of inductive write head elements formed thereon, each head element having a pair of magnetic poles facing to each other via a magnetic gap, and with a protection layer covering the plurality of inductive wr... | 1. A manufacturing method of a flying magnetic head slider comprising the steps of: providing a substrate with a plurality of inductive write head elements formed thereon, each head element having a pair of magnetic poles facing to each other via a magnetic gap, and with a protection layer covering said plurality of in... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application claims priority from Japanese patent application No.2003-194915, filed on Jul. 10, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a flying magnetic head slider provided with... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a flying magnetic head slider provided with a thin-film magnetic head element. 2. Description of the Related Art In a magnetic disk drive device, thin-film magnetic head elements for writing magn... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a manufacturing method of a flying magnetic head slider, whereby manufacturing process becomes easy. Another object of the present invention is to provide a manufacturing method of a flying magnetic head slider, whe... | 20040708 | 20071016 | 20050113 | 72456.0 | 0 | KIM, PAUL D | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF FLYING MAGNETIC HEAD SLIDER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,764 | ACCEPTED | Adjustable optical apparatus adapter | An adjustable optical apparatus adapter is disclosed to include a camera platform provided with a mounting screw and a wing nut for securing a camera to the camera platform, a telescope holder for holding a telescope, a holding down frame controlled by a lock screw to hold down a telescope in the telescope holder, and ... | 1. An adjustable optical apparatus adapter, comprising: a camera platform adapted to carry a camera, comprising a fastening screw member adapted to affix a camera to said camera platform, and at least one horizontal sliding slot; a telescope holder adapted to hold a telescope, having an upper part forming a holder fram... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical apparatus adapter for coupling a telescope to a camera, and more particularly to an adjustable optical apparatus adapter that can be adjusted horizontally as well as vertically to fit different types and models of telescop... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical apparatus adapter for coupling a telescope to a camera, and more particularly to an adjustable optical apparatus adapter that can be adjusted horizontally as well as vertically to fit different types and models... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is therefore one object of the present invention to provide an adjustable optical apparatus adapter, which can be adjusted to couple a telescope to a camera in an axially aligned status. It is anther obj... | 20040708 | 20060801 | 20050929 | 68358.0 | 0 | SUTHAR, RISHI S | ADJUSTABLE OPTICAL APPARATUS ADAPTER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,934 | ACCEPTED | Multi-slot dialog systems and methods | Systems and methods for constructing a series of interactions with a user to collect multiple pieces of related information for the purpose of accomplishing a specific goal or topic (a multi-slot dialog) using a component-based approach are disclosed. The method generally includes outputting a primary header prompt to ... | 1. A method for constructing and processing a multi-slot dialog with a user, comprising: outputting a primary header prompt to elicit values for slots in a segment from the user; receiving a primary user response, the primary user response containing a value for each slot in at least a subset of the slots in the segmen... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to speech recognition systems. More specifically, systems and methods for constructing a series of interactions with a user to collect multiple pieces of related information for the purpose of accomplishing a specific goal or ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to speech recognition systems. More specifically, systems and methods for constructing a series of interactions with a user to collect multiple pieces of related information for the purpose of accomplishing a speci... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems and methods for constructing a series of interactions with a user to collect multiple pieces of related information for the purpose of accomplishing a specific goal or topic (a multi-slot dialog) using a component-based approach are disclosed. It should be appreciated that t... | 20040706 | 20070605 | 20060112 | 95801.0 | G10L1518 | 1 | HAN, QI | MULTI-SLOT DIALOG SYSTEMS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10L | 2,004 | |
10,885,945 | ACCEPTED | Starter | An electric starter for an internal combustion engine comprises a switch (1) connectable to the starter motor of the engine, an actuator (3) for actuating the switch, and a removable operating element (4) for operating the actuator. The actuator (4) is a push-button actuator. | 1. An electric starter for an internal combustion engine, the starter comprising a switch connectable to the starter motor of the engine, a push-button actuator for actuating the switch, and a removable operating element for operating the actuator, the actuator being mounted within a housing associated with the switch,... | This invention relates to an electric starter for a petrol powered lawnmower. A conventional petrol lawnmower is provided with a pull cord for starting the internal combustion engine of the lawnmower. This pull cord starter arrangement can be supplemented by the provision of an electric starter switch, the switch being... | 20040707 | 20060704 | 20050203 | 99291.0 | 2 | LEE, KYUNG S | STARTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,885,948 | ACCEPTED | ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE | Abstract of the Disclosure An electronic lock utilizes two microprocessors remote from each other for enhanced security. The first microprocessor is disposed close to an input device such as a keypad, and the second microprocessor is disposed close to the lock mechanism and well protected from external access. The firs... | 1. An electronic control device comprising: a circuit having a portion deactivated during a first time period; the portion of the circuit enabled during a second time period, the portion of the circuit having an enable output signal generated in response to a sensed electromagnetic signal; the portion of the circuit ha... | Detailed Description of the Invention RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of copending U.S. patent application Serial No. 10/024,945 filed on December 19, 2001, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Serial No. 08/760,062 filed on December 4, 1996 now U.S. Patent No. 6,359,547, which is a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An electronic access control device, such as an electronic combination lock or an electronic alarm system, allows the user to activate or deactivate the access control without the use of the conventional key and mechanical lock mechanism. With the development of microprocessor int... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is a general object of the present invention to develop an electronic access control device which is easier to manufacture and more reliable to operate, and provides improved security to prevent tampering or unauthorized access. It is an object of the present invention to provide ... | 20040707 | 20060328 | 20050414 | 99690.0 | 7 | ZIMMERMAN, BRIAN A | ELECTRONIC ACCES CONTROL DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,885,985 | ACCEPTED | Durable hydrophobic surface coatings using silicone resins | A hydrophobic coating including solid silsesquioxane silicone resins to increase durability is provided. The hydrophobic coating is any composition that increases the contact angle to a surface, preferably glass. The durability of the hydrophobic coating is preferably increased to one and a half years, more preferably ... | 1. A durable water repellent composition for surfaces comprising: a curing agent; and a silsesquioxane silicone resin. 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the amount of silicone resin is in the range of from about 0.1 to about 5 wt %. 3. The composition of claim 1 wherein the surface is glass, silica, alumina, or sur... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/485,698 filed Jul. 9, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the art of surface treatment and more particularly to the art of producing a durable hydrophobic surf... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hydrophobic coatings for glass surfaces are known using traditional silane chemistry. When a glass surface is provided with a hydrophobic coating and the glass is used for a windshield or side window of an automobile, the driver's visual field is secured. Typically, an alkoxylate... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the invention fulfill the aforementioned need in one or more of the following aspects. In one aspect, the invention relates to a durable water repellent composition for surfaces which comprises a curing agent and a silicone resin. The silicone resin is preferably a si... | 20040707 | 20080318 | 20050113 | 57669.0 | 0 | FIGUEROA, JOHN J | DURABLE HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE COATINGS USING SILICONE RESINS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,018 | ACCEPTED | Wire winding tool article and method | In an article and method for enabling a wire winding tool to wind a loop of wire about a workpiece and secure the wire loop to the workpiece, the wire winding tool includes a body element which includes a tapered wire-holding end and a hollow cylindrical shaft with interior threads and side slots. The tool further incl... | 1. An article for enabling a wire to be wound about a workpiece, comprising a wire winding tool, wherein the wire includes opposed free ends, and is adapted to form a loop, and is further adapted to form a winding, adapted to extend about the workpiece and through the loop and to be wound about the workpiece, wherein t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to hand tools, and, more particularly, to a new and improved hand tool for enabling a wire clamp to be tightly wound about a workpiece. 2. General Background and State of the Art It has been known to wrap a clamp about a workp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to hand tools, and, more particularly, to a new and improved hand tool for enabling a wire clamp to be tightly wound about a workpiece. 2. General Background and State of the Art It has been known to wrap a clamp a... | <SOH> INVENTION SUMMARY <EOH>Briefly, and in general terms, the present invention provides an article for enabling a wire clamp to be wound about a workpiece, comprising a wire winding tool, wherein the wire includes opposed free ends, and is able to form a loop, and is further able to form a winding which is extendab... | 20040706 | 20060502 | 20060112 | 67205.0 | B25B2710 | 0 | THOMAS, DAVID B | WIRE WINDING TOOL ARTICLE AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B25B | 2,004 | |
10,886,051 | ACCEPTED | Lithographic projection apparatus and a device manufacturing method using such lithographic projection apparatus | A manufacturing method is utilized in lithographic projection apparatus in order to enable all aberrations to be compensated for but with those aberrations that are of most significance to the particular application (the particular pattern, illumination mode, etc.) being given precedence over aberrations that are of le... | 1. Lithographic projection apparatus comprising: a support structure for supporting a patterning device to impart a selected pattern to a beam of radiation; a substrate table for holding a substrate; a projection system for projecting the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate to form an image; a predict... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to lithographic projection apparatus and a device manufacturing method using such lithographic projection apparatus. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention finds application, for example, in the field of lithographic projection apparatus incorporating a radiation system ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention finds application, for example, in the field of lithographic projection apparatus incorporating a radiation system for supplying a projection beam of radiation, a support structure for supporting a patterning device, which serves to pattern the projection beam accor... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to effect adjustments to the projection system of lithographic projection apparatus to compensate for the effect of lens aberrations in such a manner as to provide optimal image quality for a particular application, that is for a particular c... | 20040708 | 20080722 | 20060112 | 84346.0 | G03C500 | 1 | NGUYEN, HUNG | LITHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION APPARATUS AND A DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SUCH LITHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03C | 2,004 | |
10,886,090 | ACCEPTED | Razor for buzz cutting head hair | A dual wet razor device is used for shaving hair on a head at different lengths. The device has a first and a second cutting edge on opposite sides of one another and a sensitive guide under each cutting edge for safely cutting different short lengths of hair on the scalp of a user. | 1. A dual wet razor device for shaving hair on a head at different lengths comprising a handle having a razor head disposed at one end, said head adapted to hold a razor for cutting hair, said razor providing a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge disposed on the opposite sides of said head, a sensitive guide a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a head shaving razor and, in particular, to a razor designed for wet shaving of hair close to the scalp thereby leaving a predetermined length of hair on ones head. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It has been common practice to trim hair on the scalp and obtain what has been... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It has been common practice to trim hair on the scalp and obtain what has been commonly referred to as a “buzz cut” with an electric clipper. The buzz cut refers to very short or stubbled hair length on the head. Different attachments have been employed with the electric clipper ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is directed to a razor which enables an individual to wet shave his own head at a predetermined length of hair. This invention provides a razor which is versatile in facilitating shaving of head hair to obtain a buzz cut of different lengths with one razor device. The... | 20040707 | 20080129 | 20060112 | 70277.0 | B26B2100 | 0 | PAYER, HWEI-SIU C | RAZOR FOR BUZZ CUTTING HEAD HAIR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B26B | 2,004 | |
10,886,100 | ACCEPTED | Astronomical timepiece | The present invention concerns an electronic astronomical watch, in particular of the wristwatch type, said watch (1) being capable of indicating the position of celestial bodies in the heavens, said watch (1) including: a time base (48) for producing a standard frequency signal; means (50) for determining the current ... | 1. An electronic astronomical watch, in particular of the wristwatch type, said watch being capable of indicating the position of celestial bodies in the heavens, said watch including: a time base for producing a standard frequency signal; means for determining the current time and date from the standard signal; means ... | This application claims priority from European Patent Application No. 03015970.1 filed Jul. 14, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The present invention concerns a timepiece such as a wristwatch of the astronomical type, i.e. a watch capable of indicating the position of a celesti... | 20040708 | 20061226 | 20050120 | 70335.0 | 0 | KAYES, SEAN PHILLIP | ASTRONOMICAL TIMEPIECE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,886,514 | ACCEPTED | Communication system and method for an optical local area network | An optical local area network includes a passive optical distribution fabric interconnecting a plurality of nodes including a first node and a plurality of remaining nodes, a hub that includes the first node and a control module, and a client network adapter coupled to each of the remaining nodes for responding to the ... | 1. A method for broadcasting data comprising: receiving an incoming optical signal at a first port of a plurality of ports; converting the received incoming optical signal to an electrical signal; processing the electrical signal; converting the processed electrical signal to a broadcast optical signal; and coupling th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/485,072 filed Jul. 3, 2003, incorporated herein by reference, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/515,836 filed Oct. 30, 2003, incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present inven... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance often spanning an area greater than either LAN via telephone l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, in one aspect, the invention includes a method for broadcasting data including receiving an incoming optical signal at a first port of a plurality of ports; converting the received incoming optical signal to an electrical signal; processing the electrical signal; convert... | 20040706 | 20110412 | 20050210 | 91061.0 | 1 | LI, SHI K | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTICAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,548 | ACCEPTED | Starter having structure for preventing overheating | A starter for cranking an internal combustion engine is composed of an electric motor, an output shaft driven by the motor, a pinion gear coupled to the output shaft, and a magnetic switch. Electric power is supplied to the motor from an on-board battery through a switch, a movable contact of which is driven by the mag... | 1. A starter for cranking an internal combustion engine having a ring gear, the starter comprising: an electric motor having a stator for providing a magnetic field and an armature adapted to rotate in the stator, the stator including a cylindrical yoke forming a magnetic circuit, the armature including a commutator wi... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is based upon and claims benefit of priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-316414 filed on Sep. 9, 2003, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a st... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a starter for cranking an internal combustion engine, and more particularly to a starter that includes a structure for preventing overheating. 2. Description of Related Art It has been becoming a serious problem that the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved compact starter in which power supply is shut off without fail when the starter is about to overheat. The starter for cranking an internal com... | 20040709 | 20060711 | 20050310 | 94698.0 | 0 | CASTRO, ARNOLD | STARTER HAVING STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING OVERHEATING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,558 | ACCEPTED | Solid state fluid level sensor | A sensor system for sensing liquid level in a bilge, for use in automatic bilge pump actuation. First and second field effect sensors are potted or sealed within a container or the bilge wall and are aligned in a vertical array and each comprise a substantially planar pattern of “electrodes” or conductive traces dispos... | 1. A fluid level sensor apparatus for detecting a moving fluid level and capable of activating a controlled device, said fluid level sensor apparatus comprising: a fluid-proof barrier of substantially uniform thickness having first and second opposite surfaces, wherein said first barrier surface is exposed to the fluid... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to sensors for detecting the presence of a fluid, automatic systems for actuating pumps in response to detecting a fluid level and sensors mounted in the bottom of a boat bilge tank activating a bilge pump when the bilge fluid level rea... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to sensors for detecting the presence of a fluid, automatic systems for actuating pumps in response to detecting a fluid level and sensors mounted in the bottom of a boat bilge tank activating a bilge pump when the bilge flu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The fluid level control and sensor system of the present invention comprises a fluid tight housing or container and a circuit board with electrodes and interconnect patterns assembled with components to create an electric field having arc shaped patterns and sense changes using the ... | 20040709 | 20080520 | 20060112 | 98760.0 | G01F2300 | 0 | SHAH, SAMIR M | SOLID STATE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01F | 2,004 | |
10,886,575 | ACCEPTED | Distributed bridging with synchronization forwarding databases | A network unit for use in a distributed bridging fabric has a multiplicity of user ports for the transmission of data frames to and from an external network and at least one fabric port for the transmission of frames between the network unit and another unit in the fabric. The network unit has a forwarding database for... | 1. A network unit for use in a distributed bridging fabric, the network unit comprising: (a) a multiplicity of user ports for the transmission of data frames to and from an external network; (b) at least one fabric port for the transmission of frames between said network unit and another unit in the fabric; (c) a forwa... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to packet-switched communication networks, particularly though not exclusively those employing media access control (MAC) addressing and network (IP) addressing of packets. More particularly the invention relates to a fabric of units organised to provide distributed bridgin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>It is known, particularly for network switches, to interconnect a multiplicity of network units into a switching ‘fabric’ so that in effect, and particularly in relation to the external network, the units act as a single network entity. One of the purposes of a fabric of network ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An important aspect of achieving for a distributed bridging entity common forwarding functionality and identity of occurrence of flooding throughout the entity is the synchronization of the various forwarding databases. The present invention accordingly concerns a network unit, inte... | 20040709 | 20090127 | 20060216 | 94363.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | COULTER, KENNETH R | DISTRIBUTED BRIDGING WITH SYNCHRONIZATION FORWARDING DATABASES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,886,766 | ACCEPTED | Activated protein C variants with normal cytoprotective activity but reduced anticoagulant activity | Variants (mutants) of recombinant activated protein C (APC) or recombinant protein C (prodrug, capable of being converted to APC) that have substantial reductions in anticoagulant activity but that retain normal levels of anti-apoptotic activity are provided. Two examples of such recombinant APC mutants are KKK191-193A... | 1. A method of protecting cells against damage caused at least in part by apoptosis, comprising administering to subjects a therapeutic dose of variant recombinant activated protein C; wherein said activated protein C includes at least one mutation that differentially affects the activated protein C's anticoagulant act... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to variants (mutants) of recombinant protein C and activated protein C, an enzyme that normally has anti-thrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activities. The recombinant activated protein C mutants of the invention have markedly reduced anticoagulant act... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Protein C is a member of the class of vitamin K-dependent serine protease coagulation factors. Protein C was originally identified for its anticoagulant and profibrinolytic activities. Protein C circulating in the blood is an inactive zymogen that requires proteolytic activation ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide variants (mutants) of recombinant APC and prodrugs (e.g., variants of recombinant protein C) as therapeutics or research tools for use in alleviating or preventing cell damage associated at least in part with apoptosis. It is also an obje... | 20040708 | 20090303 | 20050217 | 91026.0 | 0 | KOSSON, ROSANNE | ACTIVATED PROTEIN C VARIANTS WITH NORMAL CYTOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY BUT REDUCED ANTICOAGULANT ACTIVITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,836 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for a mass flow controller with reduced pressure sensitivity | Systems and methods for mass flow controllers which minimize false flow conditions and display a reduced sensitivity to pressure transients are disclosed. Pressure gradients that exist within the volume of a mass flow controller fluid path are minimized in order to limit the potential energy contained in compressed or ... | 1. A method of reducing the sensitivity of a flow controller to pressure, comprising: sensing a set of conditions; calculating a flow in the flow controller based on one or more of the set of conditions; calculating an error term based on the flow, a setpoint and one or more of the set of conditions; and adjusting the ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PATENTS This application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,343,617, entitled “System and Method of Operation of a Digital Mass Flow Controller,” by Tinsley et al., issued on Feb. 5, 2002; U.S. Pat. No. 6,640,822, entitled “System and Method of Operation of a Digital Mass Flow Controller,” by Tinsle... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Modern manufacturing processes sometimes require precise stoichiometric ratio of chemical elements during particular manufacturing phases. To achieve these precise ratios, different process gases may be delivered into a process chamber during certain manufacturing phases. A gas p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems and methods for mass flow controllers which minimize false flow conditions and display a reduced sensitivity to pressure transients are disclosed. These mass flow controllers may be utilized to stabilize the flow of process gases through a gas stick during upstream pressure ... | 20040708 | 20070508 | 20051229 | 65970.0 | 1 | KOSOWSKI, ALEXANDER J | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER WITH REDUCED PRESSURE SENSITIVITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,880 | ACCEPTED | High performance digital loop diagnostic technology | Methods and associated hub arrangements are described for use in diagnosis and recovery in high performance digital loops such as, for example, those seen in Fibre Channel systems. In one system having a hub configured for interconnection of a plurality of stations as part of a digital system such that digital data flo... | 1-65. (canceled) 66. In a Fibre Channel system including a plurality of stations interconnected through a hub to form a main loop such that each station, including its connection to the hub, forms a lobe of the main loop and such that digital loop data normally flows between the stations on the main loop, a method of v... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of digital loop technology utilizing a hub structure and, more particularly, to the field of diagnosis and recovery using a hub in high performance digital loops such as, for example, those hubs seen in Fibre Channel systems. The value of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of digital loop technology utilizing a hub structure and, more particularly, to the field of diagnosis and recovery using a hub in high performance digital loops such as, for example, those hubs seen in Fibre Channel systems. T... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As will be described in more detail hereinafter, there are disclosed herein methods and associated hub arrangements for use in diagnosis and recovery in high performance digital loops such as, for example, those seen in Fibre Channel systems. Accordingly, within a hub configured for... | 20040707 | 20050830 | 20050106 | 83248.0 | 0 | LEVITAN, DMITRY | DIGITAL LOOP DIAGNOSTIC LOOP INITIALIZATION SEQUENCING. | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,906 | ACCEPTED | Production or aromatic carotenoids in gram negative bacteria | A method for the in vivo bioconversion of cyclic carotenes having a β-ionone ring to the corresponding aryl carotene is provided. Gram negative host cells expressing a heterologous, codon-optimized gene encoding a carotene desaturase are grown in the presence of a suitable cyclic carotene substrate to effect the produc... | 1. A method for the production of aryl carotenoid compounds comprising: (a) providing a gram negative host cell which comprises a cyclic carotenoid having at least one β-ionone ring; (b) transforming the gram negative host cell of (a) with a foreign gene encoding a carotene desaturase, said gene being codon optimized f... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/486,106 filed Jul. 10, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention is in the field of microbiology. More specifically, this invention pertains to nucleic acid fragments encoding enzymes useful for production of aromatic carotenoid compounds. BAC... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Carotenoids are pigments that are ubiquitous throughout nature and synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms, and in some heterotrophic growing bacteria and fungi. Carotenoids provide color for flowers, vegetables, insects, fish, and birds. Colors range from yellow to red with ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides methods for the expression of carotene desaturase genes and proteins in gram negative host cells for the conversion of cyclic carotenoids to the corresponding aryl compound. Accordingly the invention provides a method for the production of aryl caroten... | 20040708 | 20061107 | 20050127 | 94056.0 | 0 | GEBREYESUS, KAGNEW H | PRODUCTION OR AROMATIC CAROTENOIDS IN GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,886,964 | ACCEPTED | Ejection control of quality-enhancing ink | A printing control method of generating dot data representing a state of dot formation at each pixel in a printed image represented by an given image data, by formation of dots in respective pixels with the at least one colored ink and the quality-enhancing ink available in the print unit. This process includes a proce... | 1. A printing control method of generating print data to be supplied to a print unit to print, the print unit forming dots on a print medium by ejecting ink droplets of at least one type of colored ink containing a color material and a quality-enhancing ink for enhancing quality of a printed material, the printing cont... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printing technique that ejects ink droplets of multiple types of inks on a printing medium to print an image. 2. Description of the Related Art Printers that eject inks from nozzles on a print head have widely been used as an outpu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printing technique that ejects ink droplets of multiple types of inks on a printing medium to print an image. 2. Description of the Related Art Printers that eject inks from nozzles on a print head have widely been used... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the invention is to provide a printing technique that prints an image to respective ends of a printing medium, while reducing ejection of ink droplets of quality-enhancing ink outside the printing medium. In order to attain the above objects of the present invention, t... | 20040707 | 20091103 | 20050217 | 58002.0 | 0 | VO, QUANG N | EJECTION CONTROL OF QUALITY-ENHANCING INK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,121 | ACCEPTED | Fractal harmonic overtone mapping of speech and musical sounds | An apparatus for signal processing based on an algorithm for representing harmonics in a fractal lattice. The apparatus includes a plurality of tuned segments, each tuned segment including a transceiver having an intrinsic resonant frequency the amplitude of the resonant frequency capable of being modified by either re... | 1. An apparatus for signal processing based on an algorithm for representing harmonics in a fractal lattice, the apparatus comprising: (a) a plurality of tuned segments, each tuned segment including a transceiver having an intrinsic resonant frequency the amplitude of the resonant frequency capable of being modified by... | This application is based on and claims priority from provisional application Ser. No. 60485,546, filed Jul. 8, 2003. TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to fractal harmonic overtone mapping of speech and musical sounds for high-resolution, dynamic control of input sensitivity, adapti... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to fractal harmonic overtone mapping of speech and musical sounds for high-resolution, dynamic control of input sensitivity, adaptive control of output acoustics and phonology, and for information storage and pattern recognition. Current... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide a fractal representation of harmonic fields and fractal harmonic overtone mapping for high-resolution, dynamic control of input sensitivity. It is another object of the invention to provide a fractal representation of harmonic f... | 20040708 | 20080520 | 20050113 | 94707.0 | 0 | GODBOLD, DOUGLAS | FRACTAL HARMONIC OVERTONE MAPPING OF SPEECH AND MUSICAL SOUNDS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,288 | ACCEPTED | Open-loop electric current sensor and a power supply circuit provided with such sensors | An open-loop current sensor comprising a magnetic circuit having an air gap, a magnetic field detector disposed in the air gap, and a primary conductor having one or more turns surrounding the magnetic circuit, the current to be measured flowing in the primary conductor, the sensor being characterised in that the turns... | 1. An open-loop current sensor comprising a magnetic circuit having an air gap, a magnetic field detector disposed in the air gap, and a primary conductor having one or more turns surrounding the magnetic circuit, the current to be measured flowing in the primary conductor, the sensor being characterized in that the tu... | The present invention concerns an open-loop current sensor, in particular a current sensor for measuring current in power circuits or circuits supplying electric motors, as well as a supply circuit provided with such sensors. In modern supply circuits 106, as shown in FIG. 1, the supply current of the motor 105 is gene... | 20040708 | 20070320 | 20050113 | 59155.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TUNG X | OPEN-LOOP ELECTRIC CURRENT SENSOR AND A POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT PROVIDED WITH SUCH SENSORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,887,320 | ACCEPTED | Multi-protocol or multi-command RFID system | A multi-protocol RFID interrogating system employs a synchronization technique (step-lock) for a backscatter RFID system that allows simultaneous operation of closely spaced interrogators. The multi-protocol RFID interrogating system can communicate with backscatter transponders having different output protocols and wi... | 1. An interrogation system capable of communicating with transponders having different communication protocols, the interrogation system comprising; a plurality of interrogators, each interrogator having a transmitter for transmitting downlink signals in accordance with different communication protocols over a downlink... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to interrogatory systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an interrogatory system having closely-spaced interrogators that simultaneously process different tag protocols or commands. 2. Background of the Related Art ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to interrogatory systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an interrogatory system having closely-spaced interrogators that simultaneously process different tag protocols or commands. 2. Background of the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore one object of the present invention to provide an interrogating system that is able to simultaneously operate a plurality of closely-spaced interrogators. It is another object of the invention to provide an interrogating system that synchronizes a plurality of interr... | 20040709 | 20090616 | 20060112 | 97669.0 | H04Q522 | 1 | NGUYEN, NAM V | MULTI-PROTOCOL OR MULTI-COMMAND RFID SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
10,887,342 | ACCEPTED | Removable garment protective assembly | A garment has a pants leg with a front layer stitched along an outer peripheral seam to the pants leg to form a pocket with an interior cavity. The front layer has a central opening spaced from the outer peripheral seam and defined by an inner periphery. A protective insert, which may be formed of foam, and which is la... | 1. A garment protective assembly comprising: a garment having a front layer positionable to overlie a portion of a human body which to be protected; portions of the front layer which define a central opening defined by an inner periphery; a protective insert being larger than the central opening; and a stiff cap fixed ... | STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The U.S. Government has a paid-up license in this invention and the right in limited circumstances to require the patent owner to license others on reasonable terms as provided for by the terms of contract No. DAAD 16-01-C-0061... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to protective clothing in general, and more particularly to garments which incorporate pads for protection of the wearer's joints such as elbows and knees. There are many activities which require practitioners to take on cramped or reduced postures, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The protective pad assembly of this invention has a stiff plastic cap which is attached to a resilient cushioning insert or pad in such a way that a stiff flange projects outwardly from the cap to define a gap between the flange and the cushioning pad which can receive the fabric of... | 20040708 | 20070703 | 20060112 | 97812.0 | A41D1300 | 1 | PATEL, TAJASH D | REMOVABLE GARMENT PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A41D | 2,004 | |
10,887,379 | ACCEPTED | Folding container | A folding container has a base, side support tubes upstanding from the corners of the base, and side panels located between the side support tubes and arranged to bound a storage space. Pivots are arranged to pivotally mount the side panels onto the side support tubes. The pivot for each side panel is disposed in a dif... | 1. A folding container comprising a base, side support means upstanding from the corners of said base, side panels located between said side support means and arranged to bound a storage space, and pivot means arranged to pivotally mount the side panels onto said side support means, wherein the pivot means for each sid... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1) Field of the Invention This invention relates to a folding container and in particular to but not exclusively to a packing case, a shipping crate or a freight container. 2) Description of the Related Art Containers are required for a variety of purposes and, in many circumstances, such as... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Field of the Invention This invention relates to a folding container and in particular to but not exclusively to a packing case, a shipping crate or a freight container. 2) Description of the Related Art Containers are required for a variety of purposes and, in many circumstan... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A preferred feature of the present invention is directed to a folding container comprising a base panel, side support means upstanding from the corners of the base panel, side panels located between the side support means and arranged to bound a storage space, and pivot means arrang... | 20040708 | 20080325 | 20060112 | 67971.0 | B65D612 | 0 | BRADEN, SHAWN M | FOLDING CONTAINER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,004 | |
10,887,426 | ACCEPTED | Ion implantation ion source, system and method | An ion implantation device for vaporizing decaborane and other heat-sensitive materials via a novel vaporizer and vapor delivery system and delivering a controlled, low-pressure drop flow of vapors, e.g. decaborane, into the ion source. The ion implantation device includes an ion source which can operate without an arc... | 1. An ion source for use with an ion implant device, the ion source comprising: an ionization chamber defined by a plurality of side walls defining an ionization volume, one of said sidewalls including an ion extraction aperture for enabling an ion beam to be extracted from said ionization chamber along a predetermined... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority of and benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/170,473 filed on Dec. 13, 1999, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/250,080 filed on Nov. 30, 2000 and PCT Patent Application No. PCT/US00/33786 filed on Dec. 13, 2000. BACKGROUND... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention provides production-worthy ion sources and methods capable of using new source materials, in particular, heat-sensitive materials such as decaborane (B 10 H 14 ), and hydrides and dimer-containing compounds novel to the ion implantation process... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various aspects of the invention provide improved approaches and methods for efficiently: Vaporizing decaborane and other heat-sensitive materials via a novel vaporizer and vapor delivery system; Delivering a controlled, low-pressure drop flow of vapors, e.g. decaborane, into the io... | 20040708 | 20070306 | 20050310 | 94315.0 | 0 | A, MINH D | ION IMPLANTATION ION SOURCE, SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,569 | ACCEPTED | Mill blank library and computer-implemented method for efficient selection of blanks to satisfy given criteria | The present invention relates generally to mill blank constructions to facilitate the manufacture of dental restorations. A given mill blank is formed in a shape (i.e. with a given geometry) that has been predetermined to reduce material waste when the mill blank is machined into the final part. A set of two or more bl... | 1. A method of assembling blanks for use in manufacturing dental restorations, comprising: given a set of blanks, selecting an assemblage of the blanks that satisfy a given criterion, wherein at least first and second of the blanks in the assemblage comprise a body adapted to be shaped by material removal, the body of ... | This application is based on and claims priority from Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/485,935, filed Jul. 9, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field This invention generally relates to a system for preparing dental prostheses. In particular, the invention relates a smart mill blank library and p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field This invention generally relates to a system for preparing dental prostheses. In particular, the invention relates a smart mill blank library and preparing dental prostheses for use as crowns, onlays, inlays, veneers, bridges, and other restorations from a mill... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide improved mill blank constructions to facilitate the manufacture of dental restorations. In general, this object is achieved by providing a given mill blank in a shape (i.e. with a given geometry) that has been predetermined t... | 20040709 | 20051227 | 20050113 | 64492.0 | 0 | LA VILLA, MICHAEL EUGENE | MILL BLANK LIBRARY AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR EFFICIENT SELECTION OF BLANKS TO SATISFY GIVEN CRITERIA | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,599 | ACCEPTED | Placement of a clock signal supply network during design of integrated circuits | A method of placing a clock signal supply network in a design representation for an integrated circuit. The design representation may comprise a plurality of clockable circuit cells. The method may comprise identifying a first of the clockable circuit cells in the design representation. The method may further comprise ... | 1. A method of placing a clock signal supply network in a design representation for an integrated circuit, the design representation comprising a plurality of clockable circuit cells, and the method comprising: (a) identifying a first of said clockable circuit cells in said design representation; (b) identifying a seco... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention may relate to a method, apparatus and/or design tool for placing a clock signal supply network during the design of an integrated circuit. The invention may especially relate to an automated technique for placing such a network. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION One of the steps o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>One of the steps of designing an integrated circuit layout is to arrange for clock signals to be supplied to clocked cells of the circuit. A computer based design tool is used to automatically design a clock signal supply network (clock tree) according to predetermined design rul... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention may relate to a method of placing a clock signal supply network in a design representation for an integrated circuit. The design representation may comprise a plurality of clockable circuit cells. The method may comprise identifying a first of the clockable cir... | 20040709 | 20061003 | 20060112 | 81233.0 | G06F1750 | 0 | PARIHAR, SUCHIN | PLACEMENT OF A CLOCK SIGNAL SUPPLY NETWORK DURING DESIGN OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,887,617 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for controlled persistent ID flag for RFID applications | A Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) transponder is provided. The RFID transponder may include a basic ID flag circuit having a VDD voltage node, an output voltage node, and a capacitor coupled to the VDD voltage node and the output voltage node to store an ID flag. A supplemental discharge current circuit coupled t... | 1. A Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) transponder including: an identification flag circuit to maintain an RFID transponder state, the identification flag circuit including a first capacitor and a digital element coupled to the first capacitor to receive a voltage of the first capacitor; and a discharge circuit to... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to, incorporates by reference and hereby claims the priority benefit of the following U.S. Provisional Patent Application, assigned to the assignee of the present application: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/562,154, filed Apr. 13, 2004, entitled “Metho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are used in a multiplicity of ways. They may be used in locating and identifying accompanying objects, as well as for transmitting information about the state of an object. It has been known since the early 60's that electronic component... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect, there is provided a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) transponder including an identification flag circuit to maintain a state of the identification flag indicating that the RFID transponder has responded to an interrogation signal, the identification fl... | 20040708 | 20070508 | 20051027 | 78772.0 | 2 | LIEU, JULIE BICHNGOC | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED PERSISTENT ID FLAG FOR RFID APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,670 | ACCEPTED | Database system and method for data acquisition and perusal | A data acquisition and perusal system and method including a database selection module, a database index generator module and a search module. The database selection module enables selection of a plurality of files for inclusion into at least one selectable database. The database index generator module enables generati... | 1. A data acquisition and perusal system, comprising: a database selection module that enables selection of a plurality of files including HTML files for inclusion into at least one selectable database; a link module that enables custom links to be defined between selected terms of selected files of the at least one da... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a data acquisition and perusal system and method for locating, indexing, and accessing information, and more particularly to a data acquisition and perusal system and method for acquiring, creating, manipulating, indexing, and perusing data, and to a met... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Computers were intended to provide an effective and efficient way for humans to manage, locate, peruse and manipulate data or objects. For example, a first, basic system and method is that demonstrated by modern word processor applications which have some search and text access c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A data acquisition and perusal system and method according to the present invention includes a database selection module, a link module, a database index generator module and a search module. The database selection module enables selection of a plurality of files, objects, or docume... | 20040708 | 20101116 | 20050203 | 61570.0 | 1 | KHAKHAR, NIRAV K | DATABASE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA ACQUISITION AND PERUSAL | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,785 | ACCEPTED | Bronchodilating beta-agonist compositions and methods | Bronchodilating compositions and methods are provided. The compositions are intended for administration as a nebulized aerosol. In certain embodiments, the compositions contain formoterol, or a derivative thereof. Methods for treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of bronchoconstrictive disorder... | 1. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising formoterol, or a derivative thereof, in a pharmacologically suitable fluid, wherein the composition is stable during long term storage and the fluid comprises water, and wherein the formoterol free base concentration is about 0.08 μg/mL up to about 128 μg/mL. 2. The pharmaceu... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §1 19(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/486,386, filed Jul. 10, 2003, entitled “BRONCHODILATING β-AGONIST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS.” The disclosure of the above-referenced application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Bronchoconstrictive disorders affect millions worldwide. Such disorders include asthma (including bronchial asthma, allergic asthma and intrinsic asthma, e.g., late asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness), chronic bronchitis and other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Compounds having β 2 -... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Compositions and methods for treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of bronchoconstrictive disorders are provided. The compositions provided herein are stable solutions of a bronchodilating agent, or a derivative thereof, in a pharmacologically suitable fluid that contains wa... | 20040709 | 20080325 | 20050113 | 91655.0 | 3 | HENLEY III, RAYMOND J | BRONCHODILATING BETA-AGONIST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,887,949 | ACCEPTED | Output driver for an integrated circuit and method for driving an output driver | One embodiment of the invention provides an output driver for an integrated circuit. The output driver has a driver circuit for driving an input signal onto an output line. The driver circuit is dimensioned in such a way as to supply a current intensity dependent on the input signal to be driven and/or a potential depe... | 1. An output driver for an integrated circuit, comprising: a driver circuit for driving an input signal of the output driver onto an output line; a measuring circuit for measuring at least one of an output line current and an output line potential; and a control unit for providing a control signal for setting a driver ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims foreign priority benefits under 35 U.S.C. §119 to co-pending German patent application number 103 31 607.8, filed Jul. 12, 2003. This related patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an output driver for an integrated circuit having a driver circuit for driving an input signal onto an output line. The invention furthermore relates to a method for driving an output driver for an integrated circuit. 2. Descript... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an integrated circuit and a method for controlling an output driver which are able to reduce the power consumption of the integrated circuit and to ensure that the corresponding potential value or current value at the output of the... | 20040709 | 20061205 | 20050210 | 69859.0 | 1 | TON, MY TRANG | OUTPUT DRIVER FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR DRIVING AN OUTPUT DRIVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,089 | ACCEPTED | Immunomodulatory oligonucleotides | Oligonucleotides containing unthylated CpG dinucleotides and therapeutic utilities based on their ability to stimulate an immune response in a subject are disclosed. Also disclosed are therapies for treating diseases associated with immune system activation that are initiated by unthylated CpG dinucleotides in a subjec... | 1-36. (Canceled). 37. A method of increasing interferon-gamma in a subject comprising administering to a subject an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide/delivery complex, said complex comprising an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide linked to a biodegradable delivery complex, wherein the immunostimulatory oligonucleotide c... | GOVERNMENT SUPPORT The work resulting in this invention was supported in part by National Institute of Health Grant No. R29-AR42556-01. The U.S. Government may therefore be entitled to certain rights in the invention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION DNA Binds to Cell Membrane and is Internalized In the 1970's, several inve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>DNA Binds to Cell Membrane and is Internalized In the 1970's, several investigators reported the binding of high molecular weight DNA to cell membranes (Lerner, R. A., W. Meinke, and D. A. Goldstein. 1971. “Membrane-associated DNA in the cytoplasm of diploid human lymphocytes”. P... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The instant invention is based on the finding that certain oligonucleotides containing unmethylated cytosine-guanine (CpG) dinucleotides activate lymphocytes as evidenced by in vitro and in vivo data. Based on this finding, the invention features, in one aspect, novel immunostimulat... | 20040709 | 20120403 | 20050217 | 64077.0 | 0 | ARCHIE, NINA | IMMUNOMODULATORY OLIGONUCLEOTIDES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,135 | ACCEPTED | Energy efficient TMP refining of destructured chips | A system and method for thermomechanical refining of wood chips comprises preparing the chips for refining by exposing the chips to an environment of steam to soften the chips, compressively destructuring and dewatering the softened chips to a solids consistency above 55 percent, and diluting the destructured and dewat... | 1. A system for producing thermomechanical pulp in a rotating disc refiner from wood chips that have been steamed, comprising: a pressurized macerating screw device having an inlet end for receiving the steamed chips, a working section for subjecting the chips to maceration and dewatering under high mechanical compress... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to apparatus and method for thermomechanical pulping of lignocellulosic material, particularly wood chips. In recent decades, the quality of mechanical pulp produced by thermomechanical pulping (TMP) techniques has been improving, but the rising cost of energy f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to apparatus and method for thermomechanical pulping of lignocellulosic material, particularly wood chips. In recent decades, the quality of mechanical pulp produced by thermomechanical pulping (TMP) techniques has been improving, but the rising cost... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the invention is to provide a simplified system and method for producing high quality thermomechanical pulps at lower energy consumption. The simplification includes facilitating the supply of lower cost systems capable of accelerated commissioning and start-up. In ess... | 20040708 | 20071127 | 20060112 | 60281.0 | B02C704 | 0 | HUG, JOHN ERIC | ENERGY EFFICIENT TMP REFINING OF DESTRUCTURED CHIPS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B02C | 2,004 | |
10,888,176 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for determining strength of impact when closing a folder-type terminal | An apparatus and method for determining the strength of impact of closing the folder portion of a folder-type terminal are disclosed. When closing of the folder portion is detected, the impact force generated when the folder portion contacts the main body portion is measured, the relative strength of the measured impac... | 1. An apparatus for sensing the impact of closing the folder portion of a folder-type device having a folder portion and main body portion, comprising: detecting means that determines when the folder portion of the device is closed; measuring means that measures an impact when the folder portion is closed; output means... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(a), this application claims the benefit of earlier filing date and right of priority to the Korean Application No. 57910/2003, filed on Aug. 21, 2003, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE IN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a folder-type terminal and, more particularly, to an apparatus and method for determining the strength of impact when the folder portion of a folder-type terminal is closed and generating a display corresponding to the de... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for detecting the closure of the folder portion of a folder-type device and generating a display indicative of the strength of the impact of the folder portion against the main body portion. Additional features and advanta... | 20040709 | 20060919 | 20050224 | 73782.0 | 0 | NGHIEM, MICHAEL P | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING STRENGTH OF IMPACT WHEN CLOSING A FOLDER-TYPE TERMINAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,194 | ACCEPTED | Tool for disconnecting a fuel line from a fitting | A tool for removal of a fuel line from a vehicle fuel module by engagement of and displacement of a locking member, said tool including first and second arms with semi-cylindrical sections at each end that may be used in combination to engage the locking member. | 1. A tool for disconnecting a fuel line having a longitudinal axis from a fitting, said fuel line of the type including a biased, locking ring for retaining the fuel line engaged with the fitting, said fuel line being disengaged from the fitting by longitudinal axis movement from the fitting, said tool comprising, in c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In a principal aspect, the present invention relates to a tool useful for disconnection of both the inlet and outlet fuel supply lines to the fuel tank of a vehicle. The disconnect tool may be used in other environments, however, to disconnect fluid transport lines of the type which utilize ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a principal aspect, the present invention relates to a tool useful for disconnection of both the inlet and outlet fuel supply lines to the fuel tank of a vehicle. The disconnect tool may be used in other environments, however, to disconnect fluid transport lines of the type wh... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, the present invention comprises a tool for removal of, or disconnection of a fuel line from a fitting. The fuel line is of the type which includes a biased generally cylindrical locking ring on the end of the fuel line for engaging and retaining the fuel line with a fitting... | 20040709 | 20061031 | 20060112 | 98072.0 | B23P1904 | 1 | WATSON, ROBERT C | TOOL FOR DISCONNECTING A FUEL LINE FROM A FITTING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B23P | 2,004 | |
10,888,312 | ACCEPTED | Rotary pulser for transmitting information to the surface from a drill string down hole in a well | A rotary pulser for transmitting information to the surface from down hole in a well by generating pressure pulses encoded to contain information. The pressure pulses travel to the surface where they are decoded so as to decipher the information. The pulser includes housing containing a stator forming passages through ... | 1. A rotary pulser for transmitting information from a portion of a drill string operating at a down hole location in a well bore, said drill string having a passage through which a drilling fluid flows, comprising: a) a housing adapted to be mounted in said drill string; b) a stator supported in said housing and havin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The current invention is directed to an improved rotary pulser for transmitting information from a down hole location in a well to the surface, such as that used in a mud pulse telemetry system employed in a drill string for drilling an oil well. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In underground drillin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In underground drilling, such as gas, oil or geothermal drilling, a bore is drilled through a formation deep in the earth. Such bores are formed by connecting a drill bit to sections of long pipe, referred to as a “drill pipe,” so as to form an assembly commonly referred to as a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the current invention to provide an improved apparatus for transmitting information from a portion of a drill string operating at a down hole location in a well bore to a location proximate the surface of the earth, the drill string having a passage through which ... | 20040709 | 20080205 | 20060216 | 73237.0 | H04H900 | 0 | YACOB, SISAY | ROTARY PULSER FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATION TO THE SURFACE FROM A DRILL STRING DOWN HOLE IN A WELL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04H | 2,004 | |
10,888,527 | ACCEPTED | Output control system for engine with exhaust control function | An engine output control system includes an engine ECU having a fundamental ignition timing map, a fundamental fuel injection quantity map, a target throttle angle determination unit for determining a target throttle angle of an exhaust control valve, an exhaust control valve diagnosis unit for diagnosing operation of ... | 1. An output control system for an engine in which midway in an exhaust passage for guiding exhaust gas from an engine, there has been arranged an exhaust control valve for making an exhaust gas cross-sectional area thereof variable, the output control system comprising: diagnosis means for diagnosing whether or not sa... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present invention claims priority under 35 USC 119 based on Japanese patent application No. 2003-206265, filed Aug. 6, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an output control system for an engine with an exhaust control d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an output control system for an engine with an exhaust control device, and more particularly to an output control system for an engine equipped with an exhaust control function which controls an exhaust pulse by providing... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to achieve the above-described object, according to the present invention, there is provided an output control system for an engine in which midway in an exhaust passage for guiding exhaust gas from the engine, there has been arranged an exhaust control valve for making an ... | 20040709 | 20070501 | 20050210 | 61980.0 | 0 | EDWARDS, LOREN C | OUTPUT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ENGINE WITH EXHAUST CONTROL FUNCTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,566 | ACCEPTED | Lightweight structure particularly for an aircraft | An outer skin, for example of an aircraft body, is supported by a frame of longitudinal girders and circumferential ribs interconnecting the girders. Additionally, the outer skin is strengthened by reinforcing strips adhesively bonded to the outer skin between the ribs and girders. The reinforcing strips are made of ma... | 1. A lightweight structure comprising an outer skin and a frame including frame elements to which said outer skin is secured, said lightweight structure further comprising reinforcing strips adhesively bonded to said outer skin, said reinforcing strips being made of a damage tolerating material, said reinforcing strips... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application is based on and claims the priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of German Patent Application 103 30 709.5, filed on Jul. 8, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a lightweight structure such as an outer skin sec... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Lightweight structures particularly as used in the aircraft technology and in spacecraft technology, frequently comprise an outer skin, the inwardly facing surface of which is reinforced by a frame structure which herein is referred to as a “two-dimensional” stiffening, compared to th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above objects have been achieved according to the invention by reinforcing strips adhesively bonded to the inwardly facing surface of the outer skin between the structural components of the frame structure or framework, such as stringers and ribs, wherein the reinforcing strips ... | 20040708 | 20071023 | 20050526 | 88595.0 | 0 | THOMPSON, CAMIE S | LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE PARTICULARLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,667 | ACCEPTED | Charge pump circuit operating responsive to a mode | Disclosed is a charge pump circuit that operates responsive to a test or general operation mode. The charge pump circuit includes at least one charge pump part. A voltage level sensing block generates a level sensing signal by sensing an output voltage. An oscillator generates complementary pulse signals responsive to ... | 1. A charge pump circuit comprising: a charge pump block including at least one charge pump part; and a voltage supply circuit to supply a pre-charge voltage to the at least one charge pump part responsive to a mode. 2. The charge pump circuit of claim 1 where the pre-charge voltage is a supply voltage in a general mod... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Priority Info This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application Number 2003-46799, filed Jul. 10, 2003, that we incorporate here by reference. 2. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to high-voltage generators and, more specifically, to charge pump circuits o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Priority Info This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application Number 2003-46799, filed Jul. 10, 2003, that we incorporate here by reference. 2. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to high-voltage generators and, more specifically, to charge pum... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A feature of the invention is to address disadvantages associated with prior charge pumps. Another feature of the invention is to provide a charge pump that operates both in a test and in a general operation mode. A charge pump circuit includes at least one charge pump part. A voltage level sensing ... | 20040708 | 20080923 | 20050113 | 61909.0 | 0 | HILTUNEN, THOMAS J | CHARGE PUMP CIRCUIT OPERATING RESPONSIVE TO A MODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,784 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for securely displaying and communicating trusted and untrusted internet content | A method and apparatus for securely displaying and communicating trusted and untrusted internet content via a web browser is described. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is an electronic marketplace system in which auction-related content is displayed in one window of a customer's web browser while item-related ... | 1. One or more computer readable media having stored thereon a plurality of instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a computing device, causes the one or more processors to perform the steps comprising: receiving a first set of content from a first source; storing the first set of content on a fir... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to securely displaying and communicating trusted and untrusted internet content via a web browser. The present invention further relates to communicating predetermined information between a multiple documents opened in multiple web browser windows, where the documents are s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electronic marketplaces, such as the person-to-person trading system pioneered by eBay, Inc., have become a well-known way to buy and sell goods and services via the Internet. Typical electronic marketplace systems allow sellers to enter a description of the item or service they ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves this problem of embedded code by separating trusted and untrusted content on a web page served from a web server system to a web browser on a client computer. In accordance with the invention, the trusted and untrusted content is stored on separate netwo... | 20040709 | 20121002 | 20060112 | 67965.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | WEST, THOMAS C | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURELY DISPLAYING AND COMMUNICATING TRUSTED AND UNTRUSTED INTERNET CONTENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,888,812 | ACCEPTED | Infrared night vision system, in colour | The invention concerns a night vision method and system for a road scene comprising at least one projection device emitting an infrared light towards the road scene and a first sensor for capturing a first image of the road scene, this sensor being a colour sensor. | 1. Night vision system for a road scene comprising at least one projection device emitting an infrared light towards the road scene and a first sensor for capturing a first image of the road scene, the first sensor being a colour sensor. 2. System according to claim 1, which comprises a second monochrome sensor for cap... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention concerns a night vision system for motor vehicles. This night vision system, of the infrared type, makes it possible to produce images, at blast partly in colour, of the road scene unfolding in front of the vehicle. The invention also concerns a method of implementing this system. T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Having regard to the large number of vehicles travelling on the roads, it is necessary to procure, for these vehicles and their drivers, the best possible adapted road vision in order to reduce risks of accidents. In particular at night, it is important for the driver to be able ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The aim of the invention is precisely to remedy some or all of the drawbacks of the techniques disclosed above. To this end, it proposes a night vision system for producing a colour infrared image of the road scene situated in front of the vehicle. For this purpose, the invention pr... | 20040709 | 20080415 | 20050224 | 75457.0 | 0 | TANINGCO, MARCUS H | INFRARED NIGHT VISION SYSTEM, IN COLOUR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,888,845 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, system, and method for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system | An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing policies on a computer having a foreign operating system. Policies may specify hardware or software configuration information. Policies on a first computer with a native operating system are translated into configuration information usable on a second computer... | 1. A signal bearing medium tangibly embodying a program of machine-readable instructions executable by a digital processing apparatus to perform operations to manage policies on a computer having a foreign operating system, the operations comprising: providing a policy on a first computer having a native operating syst... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to managing groups of computers and more particularly relates to managing policies for configuring hardware or software settings on groups of computers with a plurality of operating systems. 2. Description of the Related Art A major concern of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to managing groups of computers and more particularly relates to managing policies for configuring hardware or software settings on groups of computers with a plurality of operating systems. 2. Description of the Related Art A majo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently available policy management systems. Accordingly, the present invention provides... | 20040709 | 20091110 | 20060112 | 96612.0 | G06F946 | 1 | HO, ANDY | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MANAGING POLICIES ON A COMPUTER HAVING A FOREIGN OPERATING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,888,937 | ACCEPTED | Load binder | A load binder for use in connection with a typical tie strap for securing a load for transport is provided. The load binder includes elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which prevent the tie down from twisting upon itself. The load binder essentially comprises a body having and a handle ... | 1. A load binder for use in conjunction with a load securing tie down for securing a load for transport, comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is bifurcated and wherein said second end defines an axial bore having a threaded end section; a handle having a first end and a second ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to load binders for tensioning tie downs used to secure a load of cargo for transportation. More particularly, relating to a load binder having elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which includes an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to load binders for tensioning tie downs used to secure a load of cargo for transportation. More particularly, relating to a load binder having elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, an improved load binder is provided for tensioning a tie down and which is conformable to the shape of the load being secured by the tie down and which also reduces twisting of the tie down. One of the main improvements of the load binder of... | 20040712 | 20060627 | 20060112 | 63392.0 | B25B2500 | 1 | BRITTAIN, JAMES R | LOAD BINDER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B25B | 2,004 | |
10,889,183 | ACCEPTED | Fixing apparatus and image forming apparatus that incorporates the fixing apparatus | A fixing apparatus includes a fixing member, a guiding member, and spacers. The fixing member is heated while rotating. The fixing member is in pressure contact with a recording medium that is advancing so that the developer deposited on the recording medium is fused. The guiding member extends across a path of the rec... | 1. A fixing apparatus comprising: a fixing member, that is heated while rotating, said fixing member being in pressure contact with a recording medium that is advancing so that the developer deposited on the recording medium is fused; a guiding member extending across a path of the recording medium so that a predetermi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a fixing apparatus and an image-forming apparatus that incorporates the fixing apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional electrophotographic image-forming apparatus uses a fixing unit that includes upper a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a fixing apparatus and an image-forming apparatus that incorporates the fixing apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional electrophotographic image-forming apparatus uses a fixing unit that incl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to solve the aforementioned problems with the conventional fixing unit. An object of the invention is to provide a fixing apparatus and an image-forming apparatus that incorporates the fixing apparatus, the fixing apparatus including spacers pressed aga... | 20040713 | 20061107 | 20050120 | 65406.0 | 1 | LABOMBARD, RUTH NAOMI | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH PAPER SEPARATOR-FIXING ROLLER GAP MECHANISM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,344 | ACCEPTED | CMP polishing heads and methods of using the same | Polishing heads to polish the surface of a semiconductor wafer and methods of using the same are disclosed. A disclosed polishing head includes at least one rotating head to apply a downward force; and a plurality of vacuum cells to hold the wafer via a vacuum force and to convey a least some of the downward force from... | 1. A CMP polishing head to polish the surface of a semiconductor wafer, comprising: a first rotating head to apply a downward force, the first rotating head being rotatable by a rotating axis; a second rotating head located under the first rotating head; an air bag located between the first and second rotating heads to... | FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates generally to semiconductor fabrication and, more particularly, to CMP polishing heads and method of using the same. BACKGROUND As the integration of semiconductor devices increases, multi-layer interconnection technology has been put into practical use. Thus, local... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>As the integration of semiconductor devices increases, multi-layer interconnection technology has been put into practical use. Thus, local and global area planarization of an interlayer insulating layer has become important. A widely used CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) method of polishing th... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 a through FIG. 1 c are cross-sectional views which schematically illustrate the retainer ring of a prior art polishing head. FIG. 2 a through FIG. 2 e are cross-sectional views which schematically illustrate an example CMP polishing head. detailed-description descrip... | 20040712 | 20060214 | 20050113 | 71729.0 | 0 | ACKUN, JACOB K | CMP POLISHING HEADS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,407 | ACCEPTED | Regulation of endocrine and exocrine glands by means of neuro-electrical coded signals | A method and device for endocrine and exocrine gland control. The method comprises selecting neuro-electrical coded signals from a storage area that are representative of body organ function. The selected neuro-electrical coded signals are then transmitted to a treatment member, which is in direct contact with the body... | 1. A method for controlling endocrine and exocrine glands comprising the steps of: a. selecting from a storage area one or more waveforms generated in the body and carried by neurons in the body; b. transmitting or conducting the selected waveforms to a treatment member in contact with the body; and c. broadcasting the... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is the non-provisional filing of application Ser. No. 60/486,089, filed Jul. 10, 2004, entitled “Regulation of Endocrine and Exocrine Glands By Means of Neuro-Coded Signals.” BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a device and method for regulation of endocrine and exocrine glan... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a device and method for regulation of endocrine and exocrine glands by means of neuro-electrical coded signals. Bodily homeostasis is the regulation of the milieu interieur (internal environment) of the living mammalian body. Homeostasis is the process t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a method for controlling endocrine and exocrine glands. Stored neuro-electrical coded signals that are generated and carried in the body are selected from a storage area. The selected waveforms are then transmitted to a treatment member which is in direct cont... | 20040712 | 20060606 | 20050113 | 74343.0 | 1 | ALEXANDER, JOHN D | REGULATION OF ENDOCRINE AND EXOCRINE GLANDS BY MEANS OF NEURO-ELECTRICAL CODED SIGNALS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,436 | ACCEPTED | Inflatable plush toy | A toy has an interior bag made of an airtight, flexible material, the configuration of which adapts closely to the shape of the toy in its final form. The bag includes an air valve, accessible from the outside and located in a place that is not easily visible, together with a closure cap, in order to facilitate the fil... | 1. Inflatable plush toy comprising an exterior covering having an interior bag made of an airtight, flexible material, the configuration of the interior bag, in an expanded form, is shaped close to a shape of the toy in a final form, said bag including an air valve extending through the exterior covering and being acce... | PURPOSE The purpose of the invention protected by this Patent consists of an “Inflatable plush toy”. BACKGROUND Plush toys are grotesque figures, generally of animals, their essential characteristics being their softness to the touch and ease of elastic deformability. This latter property is achieved by their stuffing,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Plush toys are grotesque figures, generally of animals, their essential characteristics being their softness to the touch and ease of elastic deformability. This latter property is achieved by their stuffing, consisting of a soft material (for example, polyester). At the present time, these toys ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>In order to supplement the description of the invention and facilitate the interpretation of the formal, structural and functional characteristics of its object, a drawing is attached, on which a sketch is made of the aspect of a preferred implementation of an “Inflatable p... | 20040713 | 20051101 | 20050616 | 94120.0 | 1 | MILLER, BENA B | INFLATABLE PLUSH TOY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,453 | ACCEPTED | Automated document cashing system | An automated document cashing system is provided with an automated machine that cashes monetary transaction documents such as checks, money orders, and that makes deposit entries into the bank account of the user after validation of the user and monetary transaction document, without the aid of a bank teller. Validatio... | 1. An automated machine for an automated document handling system for dispensing cash to a system user comprising: a card receiver for receiving a card having an identification password associated therewith for identifying the user as a qualified user; a document receiver in the machine for receiving a document inserte... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation-in-part of copending U.S. application Ser. No. 08/866,139, filed May 30, 1997. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to automated banking systems and machines including those which employ or are an improvement over automatic teller machines (ATMs... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to automated banking systems and machines including those which employ or are an improvement over automatic teller machines (ATMs). The invention also relates to providing such ATMs with sufficient security confidence levels with respect to the user, to the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an automated banking system including one or more machines which perform the usual ATM functions, but also have such significant security safeguards that they allow the cashing of monetary transaction documents such as chec... | 20040712 | 20100126 | 20050217 | 99307.0 | 10 | CAMPEN, KELLY SCAGGS | AUTOMATED DOCUMENT CASHING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,488 | ACCEPTED | Transformable toy | A transformable toy including a first movable member, a second movable member and a coupler positioned between and coupled to the first and second movable members. The coupler is adapted to enable the first and second movable members to independently move or pivot towards each other to a closed position and away from e... | 1. A toy comprising: a first movable member; a second movable member positioned adjacent to said first movable member, said second movable member being hingedly connected to said first movable member, wherein the first movable member and the second movable member are moved away from each other to an open position or to... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Toys provide excitement and enjoyment for children. Toys come in several different sizes, shapes, configurations and perform many different functions. Some toys have a limited number of functions. Toys with a limited number of functions or uses tend to quickly lose childrens' interest. Accor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Toys provide excitement and enjoyment for children. Toys come in several different sizes, shapes, configurations and perform many different functions. Some toys have a limited number of functions. Toys with a limited number of functions or uses tend to quickly lose childrens' int... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally refers to a toy and specifically, to a transforming toy including opposable movable members which pivot toward or away from each other to reveal or conceal a figurine. In one embodiment, the transforming toy includes a first movable member and a secon... | 20040712 | 20071211 | 20060112 | 63514.0 | A63H300 | 1 | RICCI, JOHN A | TRANSFORMABLE TOY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63H | 2,004 | |
10,889,551 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for testing loop pathway integrity in a fibre channel arbitrated loop | A method for performing a fibre channel arbitrated loop integrity test using a fibre channel switch element is provided. The method includes, sending a fibre channel frame through the arbitrated loop; receiving the fibre channel frame after it has traversed through the arbitrated loop; performing a data compare between... | 1. A method for performing a fibre channel arbitrated loop integrity test using a fibre channel switch element, comprising: sending a fibre channel frame through the arbitrated loop; receiving the fibre channel frame after it has traversed through the arbitrated loop; performing a data compare between the fibre channel... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 USC Section 119(e), to the following provisional patent applications: Ser. No. 60/487,876 filed on Jul. 16, 2003; Ser. No. 60/487,887 filed on Jul. 16, 2003; Ser. No. 60/487,875 filed on Jul. 16, 2003; Ser. No. 60/490,747 filed on Jul. 29... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to networks, and more particularly to performing loop pathway integrity checks in a fibre channel arbitrated loop topology. 2. Background of the Invention Fibre channel is a set of American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards, which... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method for performing a fibre channel arbitrated loop integrity test using a fibre channel switch element is provided. The method includes, sending a fibre channel frame through the arbitrated loop; receiving the fibre channel frame after it has traversed through the arbitrated lo... | 20040712 | 20080617 | 20050203 | 73234.0 | 0 | WONG, XAVIER S | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING LOOP PATHWAY INTEGRITY IN A FIBRE CHANNEL ARBITRATED LOOP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,577 | ACCEPTED | Computer program, method, and system for monitoring nutrition content of consumables and for facilitating menu planning | A computer program, method, and system for dynamically and interactively providing nutrition content information for consumables such that a user may monitor, tailor, plan, and review their intake thereof in light of a health-related interest or concern, such as, for example, weight-loss, food allergies, or diabetes or... | 1. A computer program comprising a combination of code segments stored in a computer-readable memory and executable by a processor to provide nutrition information, the computer program comprising: a database including consumables and related nutrition content information; a code segment operable to receive an input re... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application is a continuation and claims priority benefit, with regard to all common subject matter, of earlier-filed U.S. patent application titled “COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING NUTRITION CONTENT OF CONSUMABLES AND FOR FACILITATING MENU PLANNING”, Ser. No. 09/878,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a computer program, method, or system for providing nutrition content information for consumables. More particularly, the present invention relates to a computer program, method, or method for dynamically and interactivel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a computer program, method, and system for dynamically and interactively providing nutrition content information for consumables such that a user may monitor, tailor, plan, and review their intake thereof in light of a health-related interest or concer... | 20040712 | 20051011 | 20050113 | 57541.0 | 1 | WOLFE JR, WILLIS RAY | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING NUTRITION CONTENT OF CONSUMABLES AND FOR FACILITATING MENU PLANNING | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,631 | ACCEPTED | Process cartridge and electrophotographic image forming apparatus | A process cartridge and an electrophotographic image forming apparatus incorporating the same. The process cartridge includes an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a container supplying a developer to the electrophotographic photosensitive member, a cleaning member including a blade and a support portion suppor... | 1. A process cartridge for use in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the process cartridge comprising: an electrophotographic photosensitive member; a cleaning member including a blade and a support portion supporting the blade, the blade contacting the electrophotographic photosensitive member to remove a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrophotographic image forming apparatus and a process cartridge for use with the electrophotographic image forming apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art An electrophotographic image forming apparatus is an apparatus for... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrophotographic image forming apparatus and a process cartridge for use with the electrophotographic image forming apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art An electrophotographic image forming apparatus is an a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a compact process cartridge configured such that, when a user grasps the process cartridge, a frame of the process cartridge is prevented from substantially deforming. The present invention is directed to a compact process cartridge configured su... | 20040712 | 20060404 | 20050127 | 70165.0 | 0 | GRAINGER, QUANA MASHELLE | RIGID PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,637 | ACCEPTED | Form processing method, form processing program, and form processing apparatus | A form processing method edits at least one target field in a form. The form processing method determines the type of the form, determines whether an editing instruction is given to edit the target field interdependently with a related field relating to the target field, if the type of the form is a predetermined type ... | 1. A form processing method of editing at least one target field in a form, the form processing method comprising the steps of: determining a type of the form; determining whether an editing instruction is given to edit the target field interdependently with a related field relating to the target field, if the form typ... | This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-274006 filed Jul. 14, 2003, which is incorporated hereby by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a form processing method, a form processing program, and a form processing apparatus fo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a form processing method, a form processing program, and a form processing apparatus for use in editing forms. 2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, in order to output a form, data in a data file has been input in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A form processing method, a form processing program, and a form processing apparatus, which are capable of easily editing fields (particularly, fields included in a table) in a form file in the editing of a form are disclosed. According to an aspect of the present invention, a form ... | 20040712 | 20070918 | 20050120 | 71280.0 | 0 | QUELER, ADAM M | FORM PROCESSING METHOD, FORM PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND FORM PROCESSING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,686 | ACCEPTED | Thin film infrared transparent conductor | A cadmium oxide (CdO) film doped with any of the Group III elements is substantially transparent to radiation between about 0.7 μm and 12 μm. A film made according to the invention having a sheet resistance of <600 Ω/□ will also have exceptionally low optical absorption throughout the IR range. The film is suitably emp... | 1. An electrically conductive, infrared transparent film comprising CdO doped with at least one element from the group consisting of boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, thallium, bismuth, fluorine, or hydrogen (as a co-dopant), the doped film having an absorption loss of less than about 4% at wavelengths of 1-2 μm, a she... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/282,337 filed Apr. 6, 2001, and is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 10/112,465 filed Mar. 29, 2002. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to transparent conductive thin films for use in electro-optic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to transparent conductive thin films for use in electro-optical devices. 2. Description of the Related Art Many electro-optical devices operating in the infrared (generally, wavelengths of ˜0.7 μm to ˜14 μm) require conductive thin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A doped cadmium oxide (CdO) film with high optical transmission and suitable electrical conductivity has been developed for use in applications requiring conductive, infrared transparent films. Suitable dopants for the film include any of the Group III elements (i.e. boron, aluminum... | 20040712 | 20080101 | 20050120 | 61742.0 | 0 | BLACKWELL, GWENDOLYN | THIN FILM INFRARED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,768 | ACCEPTED | Accessory mount for a firearm | An accessory mount having a rail for removably mounting an accessory (such as a light beam generator) to a firearm, the accessory mount being removably secured to the firearm through utilization of an improved slide stop and pin combination, and positionally stabilized by utilization of a shock absorbing trigger guard ... | 1. An accessory mount for mounting an accessory device to a firearm, the firearm including a longitudinal barrel, a frame having a transverse bore and a trigger guard, the accessory mount comprising the combination of: a longitudinal rail adapted for removably securing the accessory device thereto; structural members u... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/520,106, filed Nov. 13, 2003, which application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to accessory mounts for mounting an accessory to a firearm, and more p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to accessory mounts for mounting an accessory to a firearm, and more particularly to a mount or interface adapter for securing a light beam generator apparatus to a firearm including a handgun. Light beam generator apparatus, such as flashlights and laser a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>By the present invention, there is provided an accessory mount or interface adapter having a rail for mounting a rail mountable accessory (in particular a light beam generator apparatus) to a firearm, which rail mount is removably secured to the firearm through utilization of an imp... | 20040712 | 20060718 | 20050602 | 69768.0 | 0 | HAYES, BRET C | ACCESSORY MOUNT FOR A FIREARM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,966 | ACCEPTED | Pharmaceutically effective compounds | The subject invention relates to carboxamidine derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the carboxamidine derivatives of the invention, and the use thereof for the treatment of vascular diseases and in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of vascular diseases. | 1. A compound selected from the group consisting of: i) a compound of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a straight chained C1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted with a phenyl group, or a branched C1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted with a phenyl group, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of International patent application No. PCT/HU03/00003, filed Jan. 10, 2003. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to pharmaceutically effective hydroxylamine derivatives, which are useful in the treatment of vascula... | 20040712 | 20080422 | 20050224 | 98087.0 | 1 | HABTE, KAHSAY | PHARMACEUTICALLY EFFECTIVE COMPOUNDS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,889,974 | ACCEPTED | Magic-themed adventure game | A method of interactive game play is provided wherein a seemingly magical wand toy is provided for enabling a trained user to electronically send and receive information to and from other wand toys, a master system and/or to actuate various play effects within a play environment. The toy wand or other seemingly magical... | 1. A magic-themed game for amusing and entertaining one or more game participants, comprising: one or more wand devices for facilitating storage and retrieval of selected information pertaining to individual game participants and/or groups of game participants playing the game, said wand devices being sized and adapted... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 09/792,282 filed Feb. 22, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,761,637, which application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 60/184,128, filed Feb. 22, 2000. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to children's' play toys and games and, in particular, to interactive toys, games and play systems utilizing radio frequency transponders and transceivers to provide a unique interactive game play experience. 2. Description ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a unique method of game play carried out within either an existing or specially configured entertainment facility or play structure. The game utilizes an interactive “wand” and/or other tracking/actuation device to allow play participants to electronic... | 20040713 | 20101214 | 20060209 | 77180.0 | A63F924 | 1 | DEODHAR, OMKAR A | MAGIC-THEMED ADVENTURE GAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63F | 2,004 | |
10,889,975 | ACCEPTED | Broadband cable network utilizing common bit-loading | A broadband cable network (“BCN”) for determining a common bit-loading modulation scheme for communicating between a plurality of nodes in the BCN is disclosed. The BCN may include a transmitting node within the plurality of nodes where the transmitting node is capable of sending a probe signal to the plurality of node... | 1. A method for determining a common bit-loading modulation scheme for communicating between a plurality of nodes in a broadband cable network (“BCN”), the method comprising: transmitting a probe signal from a transmitting node within the plurality of nodes to a sub-plurality of receiving nodes within the plurality of ... | REFERENCE TO EARLIER-FILED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 10/788,505 titled “Network Interface Device and Broadband Local Area Network Using Coaxial Cable,” filed Feb. 13, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 09/910,412 titled “... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention relates to broadband communication networks, and in particular to broadband communication networks utilizing coaxial cable. 2. Related Art The worldwide utilization of external television (“TV”) antennas for receiving broadcast TV, and of cable... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A broadband cable network (“BCN”) for determining a common bit-loading modulation scheme for communicating between a plurality of nodes in the BCN is disclosed. The BCN may include a transmitting node within the plurality of nodes where the transmitting node is capable of sending a probe signal to t... | 20040712 | 20110215 | 20050526 | 67384.0 | 1 | SINKANTARAKORN, PAWARIS | BROADBAND CABLE NETWORK UTILIZING COMMON BIT-LOADING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,889,996 | ACCEPTED | Sputtering cathode for coating processes | A sputtering cathode (1) for coating processes in a vacuum chamber (18) comprises one at least single-piece target plate (2) mounted on a metallic diaphragm (3). On the side of the diaphragm (3) facing away from the target plate (2) is disposed a cooling agent channel with an inflow line (9) and an outflow line (10) fo... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A sputtering cathode for coating processes in a vacuum chamber comprising an at least single-piece target plate mounted on a metallic diaphragm on whose side facing away from a target plate are disposed a cooling agent channel with an inflow line and an outflow line for a cooling agent and a hollow s... | The invention relates to a sputtering cathode for coating processes in a vacuum chamber, with an at least single-piece target plate mounted on a metallic diaphragm, on the side of which, facing away from the target, are disposed a cooling agent channel with an inflow line and an outflow line for a cooling agent and a h... | 20040713 | 20100810 | 20051222 | 68083.0 | 0 | BAND, MICHAEL A | SPUTTERING CATHODE FOR COATING PROCESSES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,890,115 | ACCEPTED | LENS MODULE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF | A lens module has a module body and a mating receptacle. The module body has a lens unit and an image sensing and processing unit, the image sensing and processing unit receiving light beams from the lens unit and producing an image signal. The mating receptacle is made of insulating material, which is detachably engag... | 1. A method for assembling a lens module, comprising the steps of: providing a module body and a mating receptacle, wherein the module body includes a lens unit and an image sensing and a processing unit, and wherein the mating receptacle includes a plurality of conductive terminals for receiving an image signal genera... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lens module and an assembling method thereof, and more particularly, to a lens module and an assembling method thereof capable of achieving an electrical interconnection with a printed circuit board of an electronic device through ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lens module and an assembling method thereof, and more particularly, to a lens module and an assembling method thereof capable of achieving an electrical interconnection with a printed circuit board of an electronic dev... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a lens module is provided, which is capable of achieving an electrical interconnection with a printed circuit board of an electronic device, comprising a module body and a mating receptacle. The module body has a lens unit and ... | 20040714 | 20051220 | 20051027 | 57770.0 | 0 | BEN, LOHA | LENS MODULE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,234 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same | The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, by which a transistor including an active layer, a gate insulating film in contact with the active layer, and a gate electrode overlapping the active layer with the gate insulating film therebetween is provided; an impurity is added to a ... | 1. A semiconductor device comprising: a plurality of thin film transistors formed over a substrate, each of plurality of thin film transistors comprising a semiconductor film and a gate electrode with a gate insulating film interposed therebetween, wherein the semiconductor film comprises a channel formation region and... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a transistor, specifically a thin film transistor, having an LDD region, and further relates to a semiconductor device using the manufacturing method. 2. Related Art A semiconductor display device formed by... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a transistor, specifically a thin film transistor, having an LDD region, and further relates to a semiconductor device using the manufacturing method. 2. Related Art A semiconductor display devi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above problems, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device in which a transistor having an Lov region can separately be formed over a substrate provided with a transistor having an Loff region, a transistor having an offset gate... | 20040714 | 20080429 | 20050127 | 72911.0 | 0 | TRAN, MINH LOAN | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,327 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press | An apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press makes reliable sheet guiding possible with a low outlay on material and at low cost and includes an apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press having at least one conveyor element for a sheet along a conveying path and at least one guide element for the shee... | 1. An apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press, comprising: at least one conveyor element for conveying a sheet along a conveying path in a conveying direction; and at least one guide element for guiding the sheet in said conveying direction, said at least one guide element being at least one elongate spring ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The invention relates to an apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press having at least one conveyor element for a sheet along a conveying path and at least one guide element for the sheet in the conveying direction. In printing presses, it is known to convey sh... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Field of the Invention The invention relates to an apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press having at least one conveyor element for a sheet along a conveying path and at least one guide element for the sheet in the conveying direction. In printing presses, it is known ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide an apparatus for conveying sheets in a printing press that overcomes the hereinafore-mentioned disadvantages of the heretofore-known devices of this general type and that that makes reliable sheet guiding possible with a low ou... | 20040713 | 20071002 | 20050217 | 67383.0 | 0 | MCCLAIN, GERALD | APPARATUS WITH SPRINGS FOR CONVEYING SHEETS IN A PRINTING PRESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,468 | ACCEPTED | Vacuum regulating valve | A vacuum regulating valve which is simplified in structure and where the flow rate characteristic in evacuating a vacuum vessel is improved, comprises (i) a main valve 1A of a large size which has: a principal body 4 having two main ports 11, 12 connected to a vacuum vessel 7 and a vacuum pump 8, respectively, a valve ... | 1. A vacuum regulating valve comprising: a main valve which has a relatively large size and comprises: a casing which defines therein a valve chamber extending along an axis of the main valve, and which has: a first main port which is capable of communicating with the valve chamber through a communication opening and i... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vacuum regulating valve for regulating the pressure in an evacuated vacuum vessel for chemical reaction included in a physical or chemical machine or the like. 2. Description of Related Art A chemical process, such as an etching pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vacuum regulating valve for regulating the pressure in an evacuated vacuum vessel for chemical reaction included in a physical or chemical machine or the like. 2. Description of Related Art A chemical process, such as a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vacuum regulating valve, which is simple in structure and exhibits improved air flow characteristics in reducing the pressure in a vacuum vessel. To attain the above object, the invention provides a vacuum regulating valv... | 20040712 | 20070116 | 20050303 | 96424.0 | 0 | HEPPERLE, STEPHEN M | VACUUM REGULATING VALVE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,483 | ACCEPTED | Compositions and methods for analysis of nucleic acids | Disclosed are a number of methods that can be used in a variety of embodiments, including, creation of a nucleic acid terminated at one or more selected bases, sequence analysis of nucleic acids, mapping of sequence motifs within a nucleic acid, positional mapping of nucleic acid clones, and analysis of telomeric regio... | 1-104. (cancelled) 105. A method for preparing a DNA molecule comprising the steps of: a) obtaining a sample of DNA wherein the sample includes DNA molecules that have been fragmented enzymatically and that do not include a 3′ hydroxyl group; and b) conditioning DNA fragments of the sample that lack a 3′ hydroxyl by in... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/035,677, filed Mar. 5, 1998, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/811,804 filed Mar. 5, 1997, the entire texts of which are specifically incorporat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/035,677, filed Mar. 5, 1998, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/811,804 filed Mar. 5, 1997, the entire texts of which are specificall... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes these and other drawbacks inherent in the prior art by providing methods and compositions for the analysis of nucleic acids, in particular for sequencing and mapping nucleic acids using double-stranded strand replacement reactions. These methods resul... | 20040713 | 20070918 | 20050310 | 64124.0 | 0 | KIM, YOUNG J | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACIDS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,510 | ACCEPTED | Antenna and frequency diversity receiving apparatus | To adjust an antenna and frequency diversity receiving apparatus comprising n antennas (A1-An) and using m receiving frequencies to the best antenna frequency combination each of the n antennas (A1-An) there is assigned an IF stage (Z1-Zn). A quality signal (Q1-Qnm) representing the receiving quality will be generated ... | 1. Method for selecting one of n antennas (A1-An) and one of m alternative receiving frequencies in an antenna and frequency diversity receiving apparatus, characterized in that all n×m possible antenna frequency combinations are set to determine the receiving quality of each of the n×m possible antenna frequency combi... | Method for selecting one of n antennas and one of m alternative receiving frequencies in an antenna and frequency diversity receiving apparatus as well as antenna and frequency diversity receiving apparatus The invention regards to a method for selecting one of n antennas and one of m alternative receiving frequencies ... | 20040712 | 20071002 | 20050310 | 94763.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, DUC M | ANTENNA AND FREQUENCY DIVERSITY RECEIVING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
10,890,517 | ACCEPTED | Original reading device | An original reading device includes a registration roller located upstream of an original reading position in an original transport path for adjusting the timing of feeding an original to the original reading position. There is at least one original feed roller for transporting the original which has been fed from an o... | 1. An original reading device comprising: an original transport path formed from an original loading tray to an original output position by way of an original reading position; a registration roller located upstream of the original reading position along an original feeding direction for adjusting the timing of feeding... | CROSS REFERENCE This Nonprovisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) on Patent Application No. 2003-274727 filed in Japan on Jul. 15, 2003, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an original reading device for r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an original reading device for reading image information on an original. More particularly, the invention pertains to a original reading device having an automatic document feeding function. One known method of reading an original used in an origi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide an original reading device which can reduce the risk of the occurrence of unevenness in original transport speed at an original reading position with a simple construction. To achieve this object, an original reading device of the inventio... | 20040714 | 20080122 | 20050120 | 67383.0 | 0 | MCCLAIN, GERALD | ORIGINAL READING DEVICE WITH CONTROLLER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,527 | ACCEPTED | Drive for system for processing fiber optic connectors | An apparatus for moving a fiber including a plurality of fiber optic connectors through a system for processing the plurality of fiber optic connectors. The apparatus can include a first drive mechanism for moving the fiber through the system, such as a cart and a conveyor. The apparatus can include a second drive mech... | 1. An apparatus for moving a fiber including a plurality of fiber optic connectors through a system for processing the plurality of fiber optic connectors, the apparatus comprising: a first drive mechanism for moving the fiber through the system; a second drive mechanism for moving the plurality of fiber optic connecto... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority to U.S. Patent Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/579,755, Attorney Docket No. 2316.1797USP1, entitled “System and Method for Processing Fiber Optic Connectors” and filed on Jun. 14, 2004, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL F... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Fiber optic cables are used in the telecommunication industry to transmit light signals in high-speed data and communication systems. A standard fiber optic cable includes a fiber with an inner light-transmitting optical core. Surrounding the fiber typically is a reinforcing layer and an outer pr... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One aspect of the present disclosure relates to equipment having features adapted to facilitate automating various steps in the process of manufacturing a fiber optic connector. A variety of advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be ap... | 20040712 | 20080401 | 20051215 | 71692.0 | 0 | EL SHAMMAA, MARY A | DRIVE FOR SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,758 | ACCEPTED | Intra-and/or inter-system interference reducing systems and methods for satellite communications systems | A first radio signal is received via a first satellite reception path, for example, an antenna or spot beam, which serves a satellite cell. The received first radio signal includes a desired satellite uplink signal transmitted from a first source using a frequency assigned to the satellite cell and an interfering signa... | 1. A method of operating a satellite radiotelephone communications system, the method comprising: receiving a first radio signal via a first satellite reception path that serves a satellite cell, the received first radio signal including a desired satellite uplink signal transmitted from a first source using a frequenc... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/490,993, entitled Intra- and/or Inter-System Interference Reducing Systems and Methods for Satellite Communications Systems, filed Jul. 30, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE IN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Satellite communications systems and methods are widely used for communications. Satellite communications systems and methods generally employ at least one space-based component, such as one or more satellites, that is configured to communicate with at least one radioterminal. A ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some embodiments of the present invention allow two satellite and/or terrestrial communications systems to use the same frequency or frequencies for communications in geographically distinct, overlapping and/or congruent footprints while reducing interference in a given system (inte... | 20040714 | 20080304 | 20050217 | 62639.0 | 0 | PEREZ, ANGELICA | INTRA-AND/OR INTER-SYSTEM INTERFERENCE REDUCING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,854 | ACCEPTED | Personalization of placed content ordering in search results | A system and method for using a user profile to order placed content in search results returned by a search engine. The user profile is based on search queries submitted by a user, the user's specific interaction with the documents identified by the search engine and personal information provided by the user. Placed co... | 1. A method of personalizing placed content, comprising: determining an interest of a user; accessing a user profile associated with the user; identifying a set of placed content that matches the interest of the user; and ordering the set of placed content in accordance with the user profile. 2. The method of claim 1, ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/676,711, filed Sep. 30, 2003, which application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of a search engine in a computer network... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Search engines provide a powerful source of indexed documents from the Internet (or an intranet) that can be rapidly scanned in response to a search query submitted by a user. Such a query is usually very short (on average about two to three words). As the number of documents acc... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In a method of personalizing placed content, an interest of a user is determined, and a user profile associated with the user is accessed. A set of placed content that matches the interest of the user is identified, and the set of placed content is ordered in accordance with the user profile. In one... | 20040713 | 20100406 | 20051027 | 93551.0 | 0 | LE, THU NGUYET T | PERSONALIZATION OF PLACED CONTENT ORDERING IN SEARCH RESULTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,890,916 | ACCEPTED | Optical disk and optical disk recording and reproducing device | An optical disk includes a plurality of disk sheets which are laminated, and each of which has a recording face on one of the surfaces and a flat back surface, wherein the plurality of disk sheets are laminated by adhesive layers in such a manner that between adjacent two disk sheets, a back surface of one of the disk ... | 1. An optical disk including a plurality of disk sheets which are laminated, and each of which has a recording face on one of surfaces, wherein: said plurality of disk sheets are laminated in such a manner that between adjacent two disk sheets, a back surface of one of the disk sheets, on the opposite side of the surfa... | This Non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) on patent application Ser. No. 2003/197392 filed in Japan on Jul. 15, 2003, and patent application Ser. No. 2003/388193 filed in Japan on Nov. 18, 2003 the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A conventional manufacturing method of an optical disk 200 having a plurality of recording faces will be explained in reference to FIGS. 25 ( a ) to 25 ( c ), and FIGS. 26 ( a ) and 26 ( c ) (see, for example, Japanese Laid-Open patent Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an optical disk which is flat and has a fixed interval between recording faces, and which permits the problems of coma aberration, spherical aberration, etc., to be suppressed, and an optical disk recording/reproducing device adopt... | 20040713 | 20101228 | 20050120 | 99575.0 | 0 | SIMPSON, LIXI CHOW | OPTICAL DISK AND OPTICAL DISK RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,891,014 | ACCEPTED | Nitride-based light emitting device, and method of manufacturing the same | A nitride-based light emitting device having a light emitting layer between an N-type clad layer and a P-type clad layer is provided. The light emitting device including: a reflective layer which reflects light emitting from the light emitting layer; and at least one metal layer which is formed between the reflective l... | 1. A nitride-based light emitting device having a light emitting layer between an N-type clad layer and a P-type clad layer, the light emitting device comprising: a reflective layer which reflects light emitting from the light emitting layer; and at least one metal layer which is formed between the reflective layer and... | This application claims the priority of Korean Patent Application No. 2003-58841, filed on Aug. 25, 2003, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nitr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nitride-based light emitting device and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a nitride-based light emitting device having an Ohmic contact structure for increasing a quantum efficiency, and a me... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a nitride-based light emitting device having an electrode structure for providing a low resistance characteristic and a high reflectivity, and a method of manufacturing the same. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a nitr... | 20040715 | 20081209 | 20050303 | 72153.0 | 0 | SEFER, AHMED N | NITRIDE-BASED LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,891,068 | ACCEPTED | Packaging apparatus and packaging method | In a packaging apparatus, when replacing a preceding single-faced corrugated fiberboard (wrapping material) with a subsequent single-faced corrugated fiberboard, a draw-out roller is operated such that the preceding single-faced corrugated fiberboard is drawn out to its trailing end. At this time, a reserve roller, aro... | 1. A packaging apparatus comprising: a draw-out roller drawing-out a packaging material from a packaging material roll in which the packaging material is wound-up in a form of a roll; an accumulating roller around which the packaging material drawn out by the draw-out roller is trained; moving means for moving and rest... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 from Japanese patent application, No. 2003-197804, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packaging apparatus and a pack... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packaging apparatus and a packaging method for wrapping a packaging material around side surfaces of a loaded object which is loaded on a pallet. 2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 9 , in a conventional ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the aforementioned, an object of the present invention is, when a preceding packaging material is to be replaced by a subsequent packaging material, to use up the preceding packaging material to the end thereof so that the packaging material is not wasted. In a first aspe... | 20040715 | 20060926 | 20050120 | 96555.0 | 0 | GERRITY, STEPHEN FRANCIS | METHOD OF WRAPPING INCLUDING JOINING OF TRAILING END OF WRAPPING MATERIAL TO LEADING END OF SUBSEQUENT WRAPPING MATERIAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,891,423 | ACCEPTED | Wide-band speech signal compression and decompression apparatus, and method thereof | An apparatus to compress a wide-band speech signal, the apparatus including a narrow-band speech compressor to compress a low-band speech signal of the wide-band speech signal and output the compressed low-band speech signal as a low-band speech packet; and a high-band speech compressor to compress a high-band speech s... | 1. An apparatus to compress a wide-band speech signal, the apparatus comprising: a narrow-band speech compressor to compress a low-band speech signal of the wide-band speech signal and output the compressed low-band speech signal as a low-band speech packet; and a high-band speech compressor to compress a high-band spe... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2003-48665, filed on Jul. 16, 2003, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present inven... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to encoding and decoding of a speech signal, and, more particularly, to a wide-band speech signal compression apparatus to compress a speech signal in a scalable bandwidth structure, a wide-band speech signal decompression a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a wide-band speech signal compression apparatus that is compatible with a conventional standard narrow-band speech signal compressor, a wide-band speech signal decompression apparatus, and a method thereof. The present invention also provides a wide-ba... | 20040715 | 20130430 | 20050203 | 94151.0 | 0 | NEWAY, SAMUEL G | Wide-band speech signal compression and decompression apparatus, and method thereof | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,891,569 | ACCEPTED | Process for fabricating non-volatile memory by tilt-angle ion implantation | A potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor, which using an extended-gate ion sensitive field effect transistor (EGFET) as base to fabricate a potassium/sodium ion sensing device, using the extended gate of the extended-gate ion sensitive field effect transistor as a signal i... | 1. A potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor, comprising: a glass substrate; an indium tin oxide (ITO) film located on said glass substrate and totally overlaying the top of said glass substrate; a tin oxide (SnO2) film located on the top of said glass substrate forming a s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor, particularly to a potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor which uses an ion interference for mutua... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor, particularly to a potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor which uses an ion interferen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the invention is to provide a potassium/sodium ion sensing device applying an extended-gate field effect transistor that uses the hydro-aliphatic urethane diacrylate (EB2001) as immobile material capable of simplifying a process for fabricating an ion selective membran... | 20040715 | 20070116 | 20060119 | 63418.0 | H01L2980 | 0 | PIZARRO CRESPO, MARCOS D | METHOD FOR FORMING POTASSIUM/SODIUM ION SENSING DEVICE APPLYING EXTENDED-GATE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,004 | |
10,891,579 | ACCEPTED | Content recordation techniques | Content recordation techniques are described. In an implementation, a method includes querying electronic program guide (EPG) data to determine if a content item described in a recording document is available for recording. If the content item is available, a reference is added to a recording list for causing recordati... | 1. A method comprising: querying electronic program guide (EPG) data to determine if a content item described in a recording document is available for recording; and if the content item is available, adding a reference in a recording list for causing recordation of the content item. 2. A method as described in claim 1,... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to the field of content and in particular to content recordation techniques. BACKGROUND Users are continually exposed to an ever increasing variety of clients that provide network access, such a set-top boxes, wireless phones, computers, and so on. A user of a set... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Users are continually exposed to an ever increasing variety of clients that provide network access, such a set-top boxes, wireless phones, computers, and so on. A user of a set-top box, for instance, may view traditional television programming obtained from a broadcast network for display on a te... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Content recordation techniques are described. The content recordation techniques may be utilized when the user is local to and remote from the client. For example, a user, when remotely located from a client configured as a digital video recorder (DVR), interacts with a remote device that is configu... | 20040715 | 20150428 | 20060601 | 92238.0 | H04N5445 | 0 | SHANG, ANNAN Q | CONTENT RECORDATION TECHNIQUES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,004 | |
10,891,598 | ACCEPTED | Token device that generates and displays one-time passwords and that couples to a computer for inputting or receiving data for generating and outputting one-time passwords and other functions | A token device that generates and displays one-time passwords and couples to a computer for inputting or receiving data for generating and outputting one-time passwords and performing other functions is provided. The token includes an interface for coupling to a computer. The token may also be coupled to any network th... | 1. A token device for generating and displaying password data comprising: a body portion; and a display portion, the display portion including a display for displaying alphanumeric characters and an interface for coupling the token to a computer. 2. The token device of claim 1 wherein the display portion displays alpha... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a non-provisional application of Provisional Application No. 60/488,585, filed on Jul. 17, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to data authentication methods and systems and, more particularly, to a token d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to data authentication methods and systems and, more particularly, to a token device that generates and displays one-time passwords and couples to a computer for inputting or receiving data for generating and outputting one-... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a token device that generates and displays one-time passwords. The token device, hereinafter token, couples to a computer for inputting or receiving data for generating and outputting one-time passwords and performing other functions. The token ... | 20040715 | 20090414 | 20050120 | 66890.0 | 3 | FIELDS, COURTNEY D | TOKEN DEVICE THAT GENERATES AND DISPLAYS ONE-TIME PASSWORDS AND THAT COUPLES TO A COMPUTER FOR INPUTTING OR RECEIVING DATA FOR GENERATING AND OUTPUTTING ONE-TIME PASSWORDS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,891,837 | ACCEPTED | Article footwear with removable heel pad | An article of footwear includes a sole assembly, an upper secured to the sole assembly, a heel counter secured to the upper, and a heel pad removably attached to an inner surface of the heel counter. | 1. An article of footwear comprising, in combination: a sole assembly; an upper secured to the sole assembly; a heel counter secured to the upper; and a heel pad removably attached to an inner surface of the heel counter. 2. The article of footwear of claim 1, wherein the heel pad includes at least one projection and t... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to an article of footwear, and, in particular, to an article of footwear with a removable heel pad. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional articles of athletic footwear include two primary elements, an upper and a sole structure. The upper is often formed of lea... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventional articles of athletic footwear include two primary elements, an upper and a sole structure. The upper is often formed of leather, synthetic materials, or a combination thereof and comfortably secures the footwear to the foot, while providing ventilation and protection... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The principles of the invention may be used to advantage to provide an article of footwear with a removable heel pad that provides additional cushioning and support for a user's heel and ankle. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, an article of footwear includes a sole assembly, an upper secur... | 20040715 | 20070130 | 20060119 | 94490.0 | A43B2308 | 0 | BAYS, MARIE D | ARTICLE FOOTWEAR WITH REMOVABLE HEEL PAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A43B | 2,004 | |
10,891,874 | ACCEPTED | Welding wire package with lifting strap | A package for containing a coil of wire having an outer cylindrical surface extending about a coil axis, a top and an oppositely facing bottom has a base for supporting the bottom of a wire coil when the wire coil is in the package. At least one side wall extends upwardly from the base about an outer cylindrical surfac... | 1. A package for containing a coil of wire having a coil axis, a top and a bottom; said package comprising: a base for supporting a wire coil in said package with the axis of the coil extending upwardly of the base; wall means extending upwardly from said base and having an upper edge defining a top opening for said pa... | The present invention relates to welding wire packaging and more particularly to a welding wire package with an improved lifting strap configuration that cannot be easily removed until the welding wire is consumed. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Welding wire used in high production operations, such as robotic welding stati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>In the welding industry, a tremendous number of robotic welding stations are each operable to draw welding wire from a package to provide a continuous supply of wire to perform successive welding operations. The advent of this mass use of electric welding wire has created a need for ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>The foregoing objects, and others, will in part be obvious and in part pointed out more fully hereinafter in conjunction with a written description of preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view ... | 20040715 | 20070529 | 20060119 | 94941.0 | B65D8500 | 1 | REYNOLDS, STEVEN ALAN | WELDING WIRE PACKAGE WITH LIFTING STRAP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,004 | |
10,891,962 | ACCEPTED | System and method for paying down debt using an equity loan revolving line of credit | A loan system program comprises a loan account having a loan principal on a purchased item, and a secondary account used to pay the amortized interest on the loan principal. A user deposits, such as through automatic deposit, user payments directly into the loan account, thus paying down the loan principal. The user th... | 1. In a mortgage system in which a loan account is secured to a property, the loan account comprising principal and interest, a method of paying the loan principal, such that equity in the property is increased, the method comprising the acts of: receiving a first user payment into a loan account; applying at least a f... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present invention claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/491,423, filed on Jul. 30, 2003, entitled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASED EQUITY THROUGH CREDIT CARD REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT”; and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/58... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. The Field of the Invention This invention relates to systems, methods, and computer program products for debt reduction. 2. Background and Relevant Art Monetary debt, which and entails paying for an item at a later date, is a growing problem for many people. For example, a con... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves one or more of the foregoing problems in the prior art with systems, methods, and computer program products for helping a user pay off a large debt, such as a home debt, in less than 10-15 years, where the debt would otherwise be due in 20-30 years... | 20040715 | 20070807 | 20050317 | 71905.0 | 2 | PATEL, JAGDISH | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYING DOWN DEBT USING AN EQUITY LOAN REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,892,002 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for controlling a mobile machine | Embodiments of the present invention recite system for controlling a mobile machine. In one embodiment the system comprises a position determining component for determining the geographic position of the mobile machine. The system further comprises a steering component for controlling the steering mechanism of the mobi... | 1. A system for controlling an agricultural vehicle, said system comprising: a position determining component for determining the geographic position of said agricultural vehicle; an electric steering component for controlling the steering mechanism of said agricultural vehicle in response to a message; and a control c... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention are directed to controlling a mobile machine. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a guidance system for controlling a mobile machine. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Operating agricultural vehicle such as tractors and harvesters often... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Operating agricultural vehicle such as tractors and harvesters often requires highly repetitive operations. For example, when plowing or planting a field, an operator must make repeated passes across a field. Due to the repetitive nature of the work and irregularities in the terr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, a need exists for system which is suitable guiding mobile machines such as agricultural vehicles. While meeting the above stated need, it is also desirable that the guidance system is suitable for after market installation in those vehicles. Embodiments of the present i... | 20040714 | 20070306 | 20060119 | 94411.0 | G01C2126 | 0 | CHIN, GARY | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MOBILE MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01C | 2,004 | |
10,892,202 | ACCEPTED | Transmit channel policing system, device, and method | Systems and methods are provided for controlling transmit channel utilization in systems providing walkie-talkie-like communications to wireless devices. Parameters such as a maximum talk time and back off time are provided to each wireless device to control how long they can continuously occupy the talk channel, and t... | 1. A talk control element, for use with a network system adapted to deliver walkie-talkie-like communications capabilities between wireless devices, the network system allowing only one wireless device to occupy a talk channel at a given time, the talk control element being adapted to transmit at least one parameter to... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to wireless communications systems and more particularly to policing of transmit channel possession in wireless communications systems providing half-duplex voice communications services. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Communication systems are available which provide walkie-ta... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Communication systems are available which provide walkie-talkie-like functionality or similar half-duplex voice functionality which may take the form of PTT™ (push-to-talk™) over a dispatch service, PTT™ over cellular (PoC) services (part of the OMA standard), or otherwise. When ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one broad aspect, the invention provides a talk control element, for use with a network system adapted to deliver walkie-talkie-like communications capabilities between wireless devices, the network system allowing only one wireless device to occupy a talk channel at a ... | 20040716 | 20100907 | 20060119 | 93349.0 | H04B700 | 0 | GONZALES, APRIL GUZMAN | TRANSMIT CHANNEL POLICING SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,004 | |
10,892,510 | ACCEPTED | Programmable wallbox dimmer | A programmable wallbox dimmer is disclosed. Upon entering a programming mode, the dimmer presents a main menu from which the user may select one or more features to program. The user may scroll through a list of programmable features by actuating the dimmer's raise/lower intensity actuator. The user may select a highli... | 1. A lighting control device for controlling a light intensity level of a lamp, said lighting control device comprising: an intensity level switch; a control switch; an air gap switch; and a microcontroller operatively coupled to the intensity level switch, the control switch, and the air gap switch, wherein, in a norm... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION Generally, the invention relates to lighting control devices. More particularly, the invention relates to programmable wallbox dimmers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 depicts a typical dimmer circuit 100 comprising a source of electrical energy or power supply 112, a dimmer 114, and a lightin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>FIG. 1 depicts a typical dimmer circuit 100 comprising a source of electrical energy or power supply 112 , a dimmer 114 , and a lighting load 116 . The lighting load 116 may be a lamp set comprising one or more lamps adapted to be connected between the hot and neutral terminals o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a programmable lighting control device that controls a light intensity level of at least one lamp. The lighting control device may include a user-actuatable intensity selector, a user-actuatable control switch, a user-actuatable air gap controller, and a micro... | 20040715 | 20070313 | 20060119 | 64436.0 | H05B3702 | 2 | VU, JIMMY T | PROGRAMMABLE WALLBOX DIMMER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,004 | |
10,892,588 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device having sufficient process margin and method of forming same | According to some embodiments of the invention, a substrate doped with a P type impurity is provided. An N type impurity is doped into the substrate to divide the substrate into a P type impurity region and an N type impurity region. Active patterns having a first pitch are formed in the P type and N type impurity regi... | 1. A semiconductor device comprising: P type and n type impurity regions provided to a unit cell region of a substrate; active patterns disposed in the p type and n type impurity regions, the active patterns having a first pitch; and gate patterns disposed on the active patterns in a direction substantially perpendicul... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 USC § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 2003-48223, filed on Jul. 15, 2003, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The presen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, an SRAM device and a method of manufacturing an SRAM device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a semiconductor device, a method o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a semiconductor device having an increased margin of a photolithography process. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having an increased margin of a photolithography process. The present invention still ... | 20040715 | 20070522 | 20050120 | 63418.0 | 2 | PIZARRO CRESPO, MARCOS D | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING SUFFICIENT PROCESS MARGIN AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,892,607 | ACCEPTED | Insertion/deployment catheter system for intrafallopian contraception | Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. A distal portion of the contraceptive device can function as a guidewire. The proximal portion may remain in a small profil... | 1. A contraceptive method comprising: guiding a contraceptive device distally into an ostium of a fallopian tube wherein a sheath covers the contraceptive device; uncovering the contraceptive device by withdrawing the sheath from the contraceptive device; and releasing the uncovered contraceptive device so that the con... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/150,521 filed on Aug. 23, 1999, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The subject matter of this application is related to that of U.S. patent applicati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to contraception and/or sterilization, and more particularly to temporary or permanent intrafallopian contraceptive devices, delivery systems, and non-surgical methods for their deployment. While the theoretical effectiveness of existing no... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally provides improved contraceptive and/or sterilization methods, systems, and devices. The invention generally improves the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube.... | 20040715 | 20070703 | 20050303 | 76617.0 | 1 | BROWN, MICHAEL A | INSERTION/DEPLOYMENT CATHETER SYSTEM FOR INTRAFALLOPIAN CONTRACEPTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,892,791 | ACCEPTED | Packet switching node | To provide fast access times with very large key fields, an associative memory utilizes a location addressable memory and lookup table to generate from a key the address in memory storing an associated record. The lookup tables, stored in memory, are constructed with the aid of arithmetic data compression methods to cr... | 1. A packet switching node comprising: at least three IEEE 802 media access controller (MAC) communications ports, each communications port having an associated with it a MAC address; circuitry for, determining if a MAC source address of a received packet has been stored and associated with one of the at least three co... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/227,688, filed on Jan. 8, 1999, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/174,361, filed Dec. 28, 1993, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 07/952,988, filed on Sep. 29, 1992, now U... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Data communication between computers has become a standard part of worldwide networks in many areas of endeavors. These individual networks gather data about diverse subjects and exchange information of common interest among various media groups. Most of these networks are indepe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Thus the present invention relates to a system for routing a message between a source and a destination and which utilizes a message format that is structure-independent of the location of the message destination, said system comprising at least a first signal transceiver device hav... | 20040716 | 20061205 | 20050324 | 92313.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, HANH N | PACKET SWITCHING NODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,892,824 | ACCEPTED | DEVICES FOR CREATING VOIDS IN INTERIOR BODY REGIONS AND RELATED METHODS | Several embodiments of cutting tips for tools for creating voids in interior body regions are provided. The cutting tips provide for rotational and translational cutting. An actuator mechanism for deploying a cutting tip converts the rotational movement of a wheel into translational movement of a plunger rod. The actua... | 1. A method of creating a void in bone comprising establishing a percutaneous access path leading into a bone, introducing through the access path a tool having a cutting tip that extends radially from the access path to contact bone, manipulating the cutting tip in cancellous bone to create a void in the cancellous bo... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of provisional U.S. application Ser. No. 60/499,934, filed Sep. 3, 2003, and entitled “Mechanical Devices for Creating Voids in Interior Body Regions and Related Methods.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to tools for creating cavities or vo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A minimally invasive method of forming a cavity or void within one of the body's solid organs, for both diagnostic and treatment purposes, is becoming increasingly important as radiological and other types of scanning techniques improve a physician's ability to view inside the bo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides systems and methods for creating voids in interior body regions. One aspect of the invention provides a cutting tip for cutting or scraping bone. In one embodiment, a curette-type instrument at the end of a shaft can be mechanically angled into different posit... | 20040716 | 20050802 | 20050526 | 95675.0 | 1 | REIP, DAVID OWEN | DEVICES FOR CREATING VOIDS IN INTERIOR BODY REGIONS AND RELATED METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,892,828 | ACCEPTED | Steroid derived antibiotics | A series of novel steroid derivatives are described. The steroid derivatives are antibacterial agents. The steroid derivatives also act to sensitize bacteria to other antibiotics including erythromycin and novobiocin. | 1. A compound according to formula I wherein: fused rings A, B, C, and D are independently saturated or fully or partially unsaturated; and R1 through R4, R6, R7, R11, R12, R15, R16, and R17 is each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, a substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C10) alkyl, (C... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/234,008, filed Jan. 19, 1999, which is a continuation-in-part of PCT/US 98/04489, filed Mar. 6, 1998, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. This application claims priority from pro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to novel steroid derivatives and processes and intermediates for the preparation of these compounds. Some compounds that associate strongly with the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria are known to disrupt the outer membrane and increase permeability. T... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention features compounds of the formula I wherein: fused rings A, B, C, and D are independently saturated or fully or partially unsaturated; and each of R 1 through R 4 , R 6 , R 7 , R 11 , R 12 , R 15 , R 16 , and R 17 is independently selected from the group consis... | 20040716 | 20091006 | 20050210 | 72050.0 | 1 | BADIO, BARBARA P | STEROID DERIVED ANTIBIOTICS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,893,790 | ACCEPTED | Liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same | When radiating light onto a liquid crystal composition containing a photosensitive material, the alignment of liquid crystal molecules is adjusted by applying a voltage to the liquid crystal composition layer, to achieve substantially orderly alignment of the liquid crystal molecules, or the alignment of the liquid cry... | 1. A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device, comprising: forming on a first substrate a common electrode for applying a voltage over an entire surface of the substrate; forming on a second substrate a gate bus line and a data bus line arranged in a matrix array, a thin-film transistor located at an inter... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 107,989, filed Mar. 27, 2002, now abandoned. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display device to be used for television and other display appara... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display device to be used for television and other display apparatuses, to a method of fabricating the same and, more particularly, to a liquid crystal display device that uses a liquid crystal material c... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention aims to solve the above-enumerated problems of the prior art and to provide a method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device which, during fabrication of the liquid crystal display device, controls the alignment of liquid crystal molecules when rad... | 20040716 | 20081111 | 20050203 | 98141.0 | 1 | DUDEK, JAMES A | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,893,812 | ACCEPTED | Method for installing paving blocks | A method of installing paving blocks comprises preparing an area to be paved to a desired grade. A preformed, load-bearing sheet of material, e.g., extruded polystyrene, is placed on the prepared area. Paving blocks are then laid in a desired pattern on the sheet of material. | 1. A method of installing paving blocks comprising preparing an area to be paved to a desired grade, placing a preformed, load-bearing sheet of material on the prepared area without the use of an underlying support substructure, and laying paving blocks in a desired pattern on the sheet of material. 2. A method as in c... | FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to installing dry-laid masonry paving blocks, e.g., pavers, to create a path, driveway, or patio. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The use of concrete paving blocks (“pavers”) in landscaping is common. Pavers are widely used for driveways, sidewalks, patios, garden paths, and even p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of concrete paving blocks (“pavers”) in landscaping is common. Pavers are widely used for driveways, sidewalks, patios, garden paths, and even porch floors. Individually, they are lightweight and durable. Pavers withstand abuse by flexing, rather than cracking, under pres... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, a method of installing paving blocks comprises preparing an area to be paved to a desired grade, placing a preformed, load-bearing sheet of material on the prepared area, and laying paving blocks in a desired pattern on the sheet of material... | 20040719 | 20070717 | 20060119 | 98298.0 | E01C500 | 1 | ADDIE, RAYMOND W | METHOD FOR INSTALLING PAVING BLOCKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E01C | 2,004 | |
10,894,029 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for producing wood shavings | A heavy flywheel disc having a radially spaced apart array of pockets in which are mounted knives. Short logs, which have been de-barked, are fed in with their long axis parallel to the face of the flywheel. A hydraulic ram translates the logs sideways into the plane containing the rotating knives. The use of the hydra... | 1. A device for producing shavings from woodpieces comprising: an infeed for translating woodpieces in a direction of flow from an upstream loading position to a downstream shaving position, wherein the woodpieces are oriented on the infeed transversely relative to the direction of flow, a flywheel rotatably mounted tr... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the field of wood shaving and chipping machines. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Devices for producing wood shavings from pieces of wood have long been known in art. By way of example, Canadian Patent No. 557,559 which issued to Steiner et al. on May 20, 1958, for an inventi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Devices for producing wood shavings from pieces of wood have long been known in art. By way of example, Canadian Patent No. 557,559 which issued to Steiner et al. on May 20, 1958, for an invention entitled Production of Shavings from Pieces of Wood discloses that it was then know... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The device according to the present invention uses a heavy flywheel disc having a radially spaced apart array of pockets in which are mounted knives. In one embodiment, six pockets are used with the flywheel rotating at approximately 550 rpm. Short logs, which have been de-barked, a... | 20040720 | 20070410 | 20060126 | 94120.0 | B27C100 | 0 | MILLER, BENA B | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING WOOD SHAVINGS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B27C | 2,004 | |
10,894,406 | ACCEPTED | Personal area network with automatic attachment and detachment | A network (100) includes a hub device (110) and at least one unattached peripheral device (120). The unattached peripheral device (120) transmits an attach request to the hub device (110) with a selected address, receives a new address from the hub device to identify the unattached peripheral device (120), and communic... | 1. In a personal area network having at least one peripheral device not communicably attached to the network and a hub device connected to the network, a method for attaching the peripheral device to the network, comprising: transmitting, by the peripheral device, an attachment request to attach to the network with a s... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/535,591 filed on Mar. 27, 2000, which is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/536,191, filed on Mar. 27, 2000, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A. Field of the Invention... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data network and, more particularly, to a star data network that facilitates bidirectional wireless data communications between a main processor unit and a varying number of peripheral units as they become located withi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems and methods consistent with the present invention address this need by providing a wireless personal area network that permits a host unit to communicate with peripheral units with minimal interference from neighboring systems. A system consistent with the present invention ... | 20040719 | 20070515 | 20050310 | 86500.0 | 1 | PHAN, MAN U | PERSONAL AREA NETWORK WITH AUTOMATIC ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,894,428 | ACCEPTED | Spreader | Apparatus for use with a hand manipulable flowable material dispenser, the combination comprising a dispensing nozzle associated with the dispenser to dispense material, and a spreader surface associated with the nozzle whereby the dispenser may be manipulated to cause the spreader surface to spread material dispensed ... | 1-63. (canceled) 64. The spreader of claim 29 wherein the nozzle has orifices which are covered by inwardly biased nipples which push open upon the application of pressure. 65. An applicator and spreader comprising: a container, having a closed end and an open end, capable of holding a spreadable food item; and a flip ... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application is a continuation in part of U.S. Ser. No. 10/628,097 filed Jul. 28, 2003 and U.S. Ser. No. 10/750,447 filed Dec. 30, 2003 and U.S. Ser. No. 10/810,485 filed Mar. 26, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to flowable material spreaders for use on hand manipulatabl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Spreadable foods are common table items and are enjoyed by many all over the world. There are numerous types of foods that can be spread. Typical spreadable foods include peanut butter, frosting, butter, mayonnaise, jelly, ice cream toppings, salad dressing and cream cheese and o... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a spreader that will allow a user to spread a spreadable food item. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a spreader having a dispensing nozzle associated with the dispenser to dispense said materia... | 20040719 | 20080205 | 20050623 | 62225.0 | 1 | WALCZAK, DAVID J | SPREADER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,894,445 | ACCEPTED | Method to maintain stability in a bi-directional amplifier | A method for controlling an adjustable gain in an amplifier having an output power level and an adjustable gain is disclosed. The method includes an enhancement to a conventional Automatic Gain Control (AGC) function that distinguishes between a signal caused by oscillation and a signal that actually appears in the amp... | 1. A method for controlling an adjustable gain in an amplifier having an output power level and an adjustable gain, the method comprising the acts of: a) obtaining a present output power level from the amplifier (50); b) responsive to said act of obtaining the present output power level, comparing the present output po... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/488,840, entitled “A Method to Maintain Stability in a Bi-directional Amplifier,” which was filed on Jul. 21, 2003. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a method for detecting an... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a method for detecting and controlling oscillation caused by inadequate isolation between antennas used with a bi-directional amplifier and more particularly, to a method for enhancing an Automatic Gain Control (AGC) function that distinguishes betw... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention features a low cost method of maintaining stability in a bi-directional amplifier. In one aspect of the present invention, this is performed entirely by software and adds no cost to the product. This feature is particularly relevant to the low end or low cost m... | 20040719 | 20070807 | 20050127 | 67320.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, SIMON | METHOD TO MAINTAIN STABILITY IN A BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,894,687 | ACCEPTED | Vehicular tool restraint apparatus | An apparatus is provided for securing tools with respect to a spare wheel for a vehicle. The apparatus includes a hub member that is adapted for selective securement to a central area of a spare wheel. At least one securement structure is provided on the hub member. At least one strap member is secured to the at least ... | 1. An apparatus for securing tools with respect to a spare wheel for a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a hub member, the hub member being adapted for selective securement to a central area of a spare wheel; at least one securement structure on the hub member; and at least one strap member secured to the at least one... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing tools with respect to a spare wheel for a vehicle. The apparatus includes a hub member and at least one strap member secured to the hub member. The strap member(s) can be selectively adjustable to at least partially define a variably sized openi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is typical for some wheeled vehicles, such as automobiles and trucks, to be provided with one or more tools. These tools can be used by an operator to remedy any of a variety of vehicular problems including but not limited to the removal of a defective wheel (e.g., having a fl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an aspect of the present invention to provide a simple but effective tool storage apparatus that can selectively restrain one or more tools such that they are conveniently accessible to an operator. To achieve the foregoing and other aspects, and in accordance with the purpose... | 20040720 | 20100504 | 20060126 | 67321.0 | B62D4300 | 0 | LARSON, JUSTIN MATTHEW | VEHICULAR TOOL RESTRAINT APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B62D | 2,004 |
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