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10,905,747 | ACCEPTED | POST IN POST PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DISPLAY STRUCTURE | A post in post structure comprising a short inner post segment and a pair of hollow outer posts slipped over either end of the inner post segment and affixed to the inner post segment. The post in post structure is particularly suitable for use with a product packaging and display system of the kind having vertically s... | 1. A structure comprising: an inner post segment having opposing ends; and a pair of hollow outer posts slipped over either end of the inner post segment and affixed thereto. 2. The structure of claim 1 wherein the inner post segment is substantially shorter than the outer posts. 3. The structure of claim 2 wherein the... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This patent relates to the packaging arts. More particularly, this patent relates to a post in post type packaging and display system wherein outer posts are attached to each other by short inner post segments. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART Retailers such as mass merchandisers sometimes display ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This patent relates to the packaging arts. More particularly, this patent relates to a post in post type packaging and display system wherein outer posts are attached to each other by short inner post segments. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a post in post structure for shipping products and displaying them in a retail environment. The structure comprises a pair of vertically aligned outer posts having hollow interiors and a short inner post segment inserted within the hollow interiors of the ou... | 20050119 | 20061121 | 20060720 | 95050.0 | B65D8102 | 0 | GEHMAN, BRYON P | POST IN POST PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DISPLAY STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
10,905,787 | ACCEPTED | MultiTube Catheter And Method For Making The Same | Multitube catheter and method for making the same are provided. The assembly includes two or more tube fused together to form one catheter tube shaft. Each tube has at least one lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter from its distal end to its proximal end. The tubes are fused together by use of heat & pre... | 1. A multitube catheter assembly, comprising: a first tube catheter having a proximal opening, a distal opening and outer surface defining at least a first lumen extending longitudinally therethrough between a distal and a proximal opening; and a second tube catheter having a proximal opening, a distal opening, and an ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to multitube catheter assemblies, and more particularly to multitube catheter assemblies having distal split independent free floating tip ends, stepped tip end or tapered tip end for positioning within an area to be catheterized The lumens of the multitube... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to multitube catheter assemblies includes two or more tube fused together to form one catheter tube shaft. Each tube has at least one lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter from its distal end to its proximal end. The tubes are fu... | 20050120 | 20100622 | 20060720 | 59116.0 | A61M300 | 0 | STIGELL, THEODORE J | MULTITUBE CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,005 | |
10,905,827 | ACCEPTED | FLEXIBLE BAMBOO CHAIR PAD | A bamboo Chair pad that can be manufactured from 100% Anji Mountain bamboo from China. The bamboo is all treated with various protective coatings to add resistance to natural factors including water, sun and dirt. All bamboo chair pads can be manufactured from the harder portions of the bamboo trunk. (Some bamboo are m... | 1. An chair pad comprising: a plurality of elongated flat bamboo planks arranged lengthwise and side by side and each plank connected in a substantially abutting relationship with respect to an adjacent plank by at least one loom fibrous tape strip using a loom system forming a bamboo layer portion of the chair pad; a ... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of Invention This invention relates generally to chair pads and, more particularly, to wood chair pads. 2. Background Art Chair pads are used as a protective covering for a floor area on which a chair rests or some other furniture item. The chair pad is utilized to protect the underlyin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention relates generally to chair pads and, more particularly, to wood chair pads. 2. Background Art Chair pads are used as a protective covering for a floor area on which a chair rests or some other furniture item. The chair pad is utilized to protect t... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a hard wood chair pad formed from multiple elongated bamboo planks that have been processed like hardwood flooring. The chair pad provides a substantially hardwood rigid surface but the pad can be rolled up like a chair pad for ease of transport and shipping. The ... | 20050121 | 20080722 | 20060727 | 75371.0 | B32B104 | 1 | JOHNSON, JENNA LEIGH | FLEXIBLE BAMBOO CHAIR PAD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,005 | |
10,905,852 | ACCEPTED | FLOOR STANDING TREATMENT DEVICE | The present invention relates to a floor standing treatment device that has a front panel and a mainframe assembly adapted to be removably attachable to the front panel. The mainframe assembly has an integrally molded latching mechanism having a latch and one or more L shaped guides configured to cooperate with one or ... | 1. A floor standing treatment device, comprising: a front panel; a back housing; and a mainframe assembly configured to be removably attachable to both the front panel and the back housing, the back housing further comprising a cavity positioned along a bottom edge of the back housing, the cavity being configured to ho... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/393,122, filed Mar. 20, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to floor standing treatment devices such as air purifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners or floor heaters, and more particularly to an air p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Portable and/or floor standing treatment devices including air purifiers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and heaters provide benefits in the home and workplace and are increasing in popularity among consumers desiring to live and work in cleaner and healthier environments. Typi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of the present invention is a floor standing treatment device that comprises a front panel and a mainframe assembly that is adapted to be removably attachable to the front panel. The mainframe assembly comprises an integrally molded latching mechanism that has a latch... | 20050124 | 20080115 | 20050519 | 85337.0 | 0 | HOPKINS, ROBERT A | FLOOR STANDING TREATMENT DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,905,871 | ACCEPTED | Highly Versatile Optical Element Mount | A highly versatile optical mount fabricated from a single solid structural body provides accurately centered secured fixturing of a large array of optical components or objects. Fixturing is provided by a unique screw-tensioned strapping mechanism. | 1. A method for creating a highly versatile optical element mount comprised of the steps of: providing a threaded hole at the first far end of a solid elongated body component; providing a slot at the second far end of the said body component; providing a V-block cut or flat between said slot and said hole; providing a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention is directed to devices for rapidly mounting and securing optical elements to a moveable fixture. This invention is also directed to fixturing of any type where the elements to be fixtured suit the mounting geometry. DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART The scope of the present invention includ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is directed to devices for rapidly mounting and securing optical elements to a moveable fixture. This invention is also directed to fixturing of any type where the elements to be fixtured suit the mounting geometry. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, a single solid structural rectangular body is cut to provide a threaded screw hole at one end, a slot at the other and a V-block cut or optical flat between these cuts. In addition, it is combined with a hollow screw and a trapping spring-lo... | 20050125 | 20070130 | 20060727 | 70667.0 | G02B702 | 0 | THOMAS, BRANDI N | HIGHLY VERSATILE OPTICAL ELEMENT MOUNT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G02B | 2,005 | |
10,905,894 | ACCEPTED | Downhole Tool | A double shouldered downhole tool connection comprises box and pin connections having mating threads intermediate mating primary and secondary shoulders. The connection further comprises a secondary shoulder component retained in the box connection intermediate a floating component and the primary shoulders. The second... | 1. A double shoulder downhole tool connection, comprising: box and pin connections having mating threads intermediate mating primary and secondary shoulders; a secondary shoulder component retained in the box connection intermediate a floating component and the primary shoulders; wherein the secondary shoulder componen... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/613,549 to Hall et, al. filed on Jul. 2, 2003, which is herein incorporated by reference for all that it discloses. FEDERAL SPONSORSHIP This invention was made with government supp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to oil and gas drilling, and more particularly to apparatus and methods for reliably transmitting information between downhole drilling components. The need for signal repeaters to counteract signal loss encountered when transmitting data from downhole comp... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A double shouldered downhole tool connection comprises box and pin connections having mating threads intermediate mating primary and secondary shoulders. The connection further comprises a secondary shoulder component retained in the box connection intermediate a floating comp... | 20050125 | 20070320 | 20050728 | 73237.0 | 0 | YACOB, SISAY | DOWNHOLE TOOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,905,993 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and Method for Increasing Well Production Using Surfactant Injection | An apparatus and method for injecting surfactant into a well for coal bed methane (CBM) recovery, tight sand gas extraction, and other gas extraction techniques provides for the mixing of surfactant and water near the downhole end of the well, maximizing water removal for gas recovery. The apparatus may include a check... | 1. An apparatus for gas recovery in a well, comprising: (a) a production tube comprising a downhole end, and further comprising an exterior and interior; (b) a spray nozzle attached near said downhole end of said production tube adapted to spray a surfactant; (c) a check valve attached to said spray nozzle such that sa... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/617,837, filed Oct. 12, 2004. BACKGROUND The present invention relates to gas recovery systems and methods, and in particular to an apparatus and method for increasing the yield of a methane well using direct injection of surfactant at th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to gas recovery systems and methods, and in particular to an apparatus and method for increasing the yield of a methane well using direct injection of surfactant at the end of a well bore incorporating a downhole valve arrangement. It has long been recognized that co... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for injecting surfactant into a well utilizing a capillary tube and injection subassembly. The injection subassembly comprises a hydrostatic control valve and nozzle that injects surfactant through an atomizer arrangement at the downhole e... | 20050128 | 20071225 | 20060413 | 65502.0 | E21B4300 | 1 | STEPHENSON, DANIEL P | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INCREASING WELL PRODUCTION USING SURFACTANT INJECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
10,906,068 | ACCEPTED | WIDE AREA LIGHTING APPARATUS AND EFFECTS SYSTEM | A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting of the lamp elements. The panel or frame may have an op... | 1. A lighting system suitable to provide proper illumination for lighting of a subject in film or video, comprising: a portable frame having a panel including a mounting surface; a plurality of semiconductor light elements disposed on said mounting surface, said semiconductor light elements emitting light within a colo... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/238,973 filed Sep. 9, 2002, currently pending, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/949,206 filed Sep. 7, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,749,310, hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The field of the present invention relates to lighting apparatus and systems as may be used in film, television, photography, and other applications. Lighting systems are an integral part of the film and photography industries. Proper illumination is necessary when filming movies... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is generally directed in one aspect to a novel lighting effects system and method as may be used, for example, in film and photography applications. In one embodiment, a lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements on a panel or frame. The lamp ele... | 20050201 | 20080115 | 20050421 | 66479.0 | 4 | HUSAR, STEPHEN F | VERSATILE STAND-MOUNTED WIDE AREA LIGHTING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,128 | ACCEPTED | SPOOL GUN HAVING UNITARY SHIELDING GAS AND WELD POWER CONNECTOR | A spool gun having a quick connector connectable to an electrical power source and a gas source is disclosed. A connection line extends from the spool gun and is attached to a connector. The connector both fluidly connects the spool gun to a shielding gas source and electrically connects the spool gun to a power source... | 1. A torch for welding-type systems comprising: a spool gun constructed to receive a spool of consumable wire and connected to a gas supply hose and an electrical supply cable; and a single connector connectable to both a source of gas and a source of electrical power, the single connector connected to the gas supply h... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to welding-type devices and, more particularly, to a connector for a spool gun to communicate both electrical power and shielding gas to the spool gun. Welding-type systems generally include a power source constructed to generate a welding-type power. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to welding-type devices and, more particularly, to a connector for a spool gun to communicate both electrical power and shielding gas to the spool gun. Welding-type systems generally include a power source constructed to generate a welding-... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a spool gun assembly and welding-type system and that solves the aforementioned problems. The spool gun includes a connector that connects the spool gun to a shielding gas source and an electrical power source without the use of tools. Theref... | 20050203 | 20070424 | 20060803 | 93671.0 | B23K912 | 1 | TRAN, LEN | SPOOL GUN HAVING UNITARY SHIELDING GAS AND WELD POWER CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B23K | 2,005 | |
10,906,175 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AUTOMOTIVE EXHAUST | The present invention applies the fundamental electrochemical NEMCA effect (Non-Faradaic Electrochemical Modification of Catalytic Activity), to the treatment of the automotive exhaust. A solid electrolyte layer is sandwiched between a conductive catalyst layer and the underlying metal honeycomb multichannel supporting... | 1. A method for treatment of an exhaust stream from an internal combustion engine comprising the steps of: Providing a conductive multichannel supporting structure, adapted for passage of said exhaust stream through said supporting structure; Forming on said supporting structure a solid electrolyte layer; Forming on sa... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to methods and devices for catalytically treating the exhaust of internal combustion engines and, more particularly, to exhaust treatment catalytic devices where catalytic activity is enhanced electrochemically utilizing the non-Faradaic electrochemical modification of cata... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Catalytic exhaust gas treatment devices have been used for many years for treating exhaust from internal combustion engines, especially from motor vehicles, and the need for such devices is growing more urgent. With the advent of increasingly stringent exhaust emission control re... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly stated, the present invention applies the fundamental electrochemical NEMCA effect to the treatment of the automotive exhaust. A solid electrolyte layer is sandwiched between a conductive catalyst layer and the underlying metal honeycomb forming the exhaust treatment device.... | 20050206 | 20070911 | 20060810 | 71527.0 | B01D5394 | 0 | VANOY, TIMOTHY C | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AUTOMOTIVE EXHAUST | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
10,906,403 | ACCEPTED | METHOD OF DECODING A DIGITAL VIDEO SEQUENCE AND RELATED APPARATUS | A method for decoding a digital video sequence includes decoding a first picture in the sequence; reducing a data size of the decoded first picture by vector quantizing at least one component of the first picture, the quantized component selected from the luminance and chrominance components of the first picture; stori... | 1. A method of decoding a digital video sequence, the method comprising: decoding a first picture in the sequence; reducing a data size of the decoded first picture by vector quantizing at least one component of the first picture, the quantized component selected from the luminance and chrominance components of the fir... | BACKGROUND The invention relates to digital video decoding, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for digital video decoding having reduced memory requirements. The Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) MPEG-2 standard (ISO-13818) is utilized with video applications. The MPEG-2 standard describes an encoded an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates to digital video decoding, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for digital video decoding having reduced memory requirements. The Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) MPEG-2 standard (ISO-13818) is utilized with video applications. The MPEG-2 standard describes a... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Methods and apparatuses for decoding pictures in a digital video sequence are provided. An exemplary embodiment of a method for decoding a digital video sequence comprises: decoding a first picture in the sequence; reducing a data size of the decoded first picture by vector quantizing at least one c... | 20050218 | 20121016 | 20060824 | 74548.0 | H04B166 | 0 | DIEP, NHON THANH | METHOD OF DECODING A DIGITAL VIDEO SEQUENCE AND RELATED APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
10,906,646 | ACCEPTED | Tilt Sensor Apparatus and Method Therefor | A tilt sensor apparatus (36) includes one or more tilt sensors (42). Each tilt sensor (42) includes a conductive element (64) entrapped within an opening (46) formed through a middle planar substrate (38). The opening is surrounded by an opening wall (52) which is entirely covered by a conductor (54). A conductive star... | 1. A tilt sensor apparatus (36) comprising: a first planar substrate (44) having a top surface (58) on which a first conductive layer (56) resides, said first conductive layer being formed into a bottom pattern (100″) having alternating conductive regions (104) and void regions (106), wherein said conductive regions of... | RELATED INVENTION The present invention claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to “Inventory Systems and Methods,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/551,191, filed 8 Mar. 2004, and to “Inventory Systems and Methods,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/650,307, filed 3 Feb. 2005, both of which ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many applications detect an orientation of a device relative to the acceleration of gravity. One such application is an asset tag that detects the tilting of a container in which bulk product is stored to signal that the bulk product is being dispensed from the container. In this... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an advantage of the present invention that an improved tilt sensor apparatus and method therefor are provided. Another advantage is that a tilt sensor apparatus having one or more sensors that consume very little power is provided. Another advantage is that a tilt... | 20050228 | 20060808 | 20050908 | 74058.0 | 1 | TRIEU, VAN THANH | TILT SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,719 | ACCEPTED | STORAGE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TANKS | A gauge protector that fits over the regulator assembly of a tank and includes a first housing section defining a first cavity for receiving the regulator and a second housing section defining a second cavity for receiving the pressure gauge. The first and second housing sections provide shock protection for the gauge ... | 1. A gauge protector for use with a tank having a regulator and a gauge comprising: a first portion engaging the gauge; a second portion preventing movement of the first portion; said first portion and said second portion being rigidly connected to one another. 2. The gauge protector of claim 1 further including a hand... | BACKGROUND The invention relates generally to pressurized liquid or gas storage tanks and more particularly to an improved storage system and protective device for such tanks. Tanks for storing and dispensing pressurized gas and/or liquid are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, medical and other applications... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates generally to pressurized liquid or gas storage tanks and more particularly to an improved storage system and protective device for such tanks. Tanks for storing and dispensing pressurized gas and/or liquid are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, medical and other ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The storage system of the invention comprises a tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon that is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, t... | 20050303 | 20070327 | 20060907 | 99855.0 | B65H7502 | 1 | CHAMBERS, A MICHAEL | STORAGE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TANKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65H | 2,005 | |
10,906,720 | ACCEPTED | STORAGE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TANKS | A tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, the regulator assembly is removed from the tank, typically by unscrewing... | 1. A storage system for use with a tank having a regulator assembly and a hose comprising: a flexible jacket dimensioned to fit over the storage tank; a hose storage assembly fixed to the body for storing a wound hose; and a pocket carried by the body for storing an accessory. 2. The storage system of claim 1 wherein s... | BACKGROUND The invention relates generally to pressurized liquid or gas storage tanks and more particularly to an improved storage system and protective device for such tanks. Tanks for storing and dispensing pressurized gas and/or liquid are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, medical and other applications... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates generally to pressurized liquid or gas storage tanks and more particularly to an improved storage system and protective device for such tanks. Tanks for storing and dispensing pressurized gas and/or liquid are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, medical and other ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The storage system of the invention comprises a tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon that is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, t... | 20050303 | 20080826 | 20060907 | 97658.0 | B65H7502 | 1 | LEE, CLOUD K | STORAGE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TANKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65H | 2,005 | |
10,906,721 | ACCEPTED | STORAGE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TANKS | A tank jacket fits over the outside of a storage tank. The jacket includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. The tank jacket supports a hose support assembly for storing the supply hose and a plurality of pockets for retaining various accessories and tools. A gauge protector fits over the regulator assembly ... | 1. A storage system for use with a tank comprising: a flexible jacket dimensioned to fit over the storage tank; a pocket carried by the jacket for storing equipment; and a handle separate from said jacket connected to said tank. 2. The storage system of claim 1 wherein said flexible body substantially covers the tank. ... | BACKGROUND The invention relates generally to pressurized liquid or gas storage tanks and more particularly to an improved storage system and protective device for such tanks. Tanks for storing and dispensing pressurized gas and/or liquid are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, medical and other applications... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates generally to pressurized liquid or gas storage tanks and more particularly to an improved storage system and protective device for such tanks. Tanks for storing and dispensing pressurized gas and/or liquid are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, medical and other ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The storage system of the invention comprises a tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon that is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, t... | 20050303 | 20080520 | 20060907 | 97658.0 | B65H7502 | 1 | LEE, CLOUD K | STORAGE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TANKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65H | 2,005 | |
10,906,753 | ACCEPTED | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MULTI-MATERIAL TUBE STRUCTURES | The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes into a metal/composite tube which contains performanc... | 1. A tubular structure, comprising a substantially cylindrical metal tube, having a wall with a series of apertures and a composite material placed therewithin, wherein said composite material is contiguous with an inner surface of said wall of said metal tube. 2. A tubular structure according to claim 1, wherein each ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/361,618 entitled “Design and Manufacturing Method for Multi-Material Tube Structures,” filed on Mar. 4, 2002 and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/379,357 entitled “Design ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Current tubular technology used in various sporting goods, automotive, aerospace and similar applications can generally be divided into two major technologies: (1) metals such as steel, aluminum or titanium and (2) composites such as graphite/epoxy, fiberglass, and/or other fiber/res... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>While the way in which the present invention addresses the disadvantages of the prior art will be discussed in greater detail below, in general, the present invention provides tubular technology which offers significant advantages over prior art tubular technology. For example, in accor... | 20050304 | 20070424 | 20050728 | 63900.0 | 1 | BRINSON, PATRICK F | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MULTI-MATERIAL TUBE STRUCTURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,763 | ACCEPTED | Electronic Alignment System | An electronic alignment system is disclosed. The system has at least two accelerometers, mounted in the device in such a manner that the accelerometers are mutually perpendicular to one another. An electrical connection electrically connects the accelerometers, a computing and processing device, a memory device, a feed... | 1. An electronic alignment device comprising: at least two accelerometers, said accelerometers being mutually perpendicular to one another, a computing and processing device, said computing and processing device having computer implemented means for initializing said electronic alignment device, initializing said accel... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of the following U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/568,595, filed May 6, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART The present invention relates to leveling and alignment devices, an... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In view of the deficiencies described above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a system that can determine the angles of rotation about the axes of a reference frame. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a system that can measure a distance from a work piece o... | 20050304 | 20081104 | 20051110 | 62201.0 | 3 | BAHTA, KIDEST | ELECTRONIC ALIGNMENT SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | ||||
10,906,776 | ACCEPTED | Play Apparatus | Play facility that can be safely played on by preschoolers, and that can be set up indoors. The play facility (1) includes hollow play structures (2) and (8) having a play surface on which a play participant can engage in play, the play surface being a vertical, oblique, or stair-shaped surface, with members (3), (9) c... | 1. A play facility comprising: a hollow play structure having a play surface on which play participants can engage in play, the play surface being a vertical surface, an oblique surface, or a stair-shaped surface, and a member constituting at least the play surface being made of a transparent material; a liquid spoutin... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to play facilities for installation in children's areas in amusement parks, department stores, supermarkets, or the like. 2. Description of the Related Art One conventionally known play facility, which can be set up in amusement parks or the l... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to play facilities for installation in children's areas in amusement parks, department stores, supermarkets, or the like. 2. Description of the Related Art One conventionally known play facility, which can be set up in amusement pa... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above-described situation, it is an object of the present invention to provide a play facility that can be safely used by preschoolers and that can be set up indoors. In order to achieve the above-noted objects of the present invention, a play facility in accord... | 20050307 | 20081007 | 20060907 | 98852.0 | A63H2910 | 1 | RADA, ALEX P | PLAY APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63H | 2,005 | |
10,906,800 | ACCEPTED | HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING HAZARD MITIGATION | A hazard mitigation system to detect an object in a highway-railway grade crossing. A structure is provided that includes a fixed foundation and a surface layer that is cushionably placed above the foundation, such that the structure is located between tracks at the crossing. At least one sensor is mounted between the ... | 1. A system for hazard mitigation related to an object in a highway-railway grade crossing, wherein the railway has a pair of tracks at the crossing, comprising: a structure including a fixed foundation and a surface layer cushionably placed above said foundation, wherein said structure is located between the pair of t... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/521,189, filed Mar. 6, 2004 and hereby incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to railway safety, and more particularly to such in highway-railway grade crossings... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Highway-rail grade crossings are a major safety concern for governments, the railway and general transportation industries, communities, and common citizens. Many accidents happen around the world each year and many lives are lost in these accidents. Governments, local communities, and railwa... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The purposes and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the appended tables and figures of drawings in which: TABLE 1 is a listing of the results of calculations of frequency shift for various grade c... | 20050307 | 20070911 | 20060202 | 69185.0 | E01B2100 | 0 | MEHMOOD, JENNIFER | HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING HAZARD MITIGATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E01B | 2,005 | |
10,906,806 | ACCEPTED | RF Communications Apparatus and Manufacturing Method Therefor | Described herein are a transient event detector (35) comprising electrical circuitry (50) suitable to detect a transient event, and a container (34) having a wall with at least two electrically conductive contacts (23, 44) electrically connected to the electrical circuitry (50), each of the at least two electrically co... | 1. A radio-frequency (RF) communications apparatus (10) comprising: a planar dielectric substrate (92); an RF circuit (54) mounted on said planar dielectric substrate; a conductive loop (56) formed as a first conductive trace on said planar dielectric substrate, said conductive loop having a feed point (96) coupled to ... | RELATED INVENTION The present invention claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to “Inventory Systems and Methods,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/551,191, filed 8 Mar. 2004, and to “Inventory Systems and Methods,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/650,307, filed 3 Feb. 2005, both of which ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The identification, measurement and/or control of physical assets are important aspects of modern business practices. Frequently, assets are misidentified, misplaced or incorrectly dispensed, thereby leading to incorrect inventory and/or receivables. A common modern method for de... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an advantage of the present invention that an improved RF communications apparatus and manufacturing method are provided. Another advantage is that an apparatus and method are provided that are compatible with a small, low cost, RF communications apparatus. Another advantage i... | 20050308 | 20060919 | 20050908 | 64713.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, PHUNG | RF COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,884 | ACCEPTED | Illuminating Mechanism For A Lock | A lock including an illuminating device which is actuated by the rotation of a lock dial produces an illumination event. The illumination event provides sufficient light on the lock such as to allow easier operation of the lock in areas of inadequate light. The lock may include a piezo device which creates electrical c... | 1. A lock comprising: a lock body; a lock dial coupled to said lock body; and an illuminating mechanism disposed within said lock dial. 2. The lock of claim 1, wherein said lock dial is comprised of an opaque material and one or more semi-transparent materials. 3. The lock of claim 2, wherein said lock dial includes nu... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/521,209 filed on Mar. 11, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to an improved combination lock, a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Security devices, such as locks, are used in a variety of applications to secure a variety of objects. In some instances the security device may be used in areas of low light, which may impede or complicate operation of the security device. For example, operation of a combination dial to locate t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A lock including an illuminating device which is actuated by the rotation of a lock dial to produce an illumination event is disclosed. The illumination event provides sufficient light on the lock such as to allow easier operation of the lock in areas of inadequate light. In some em... | 20050310 | 20080506 | 20050915 | 79856.0 | 0 | BANNAN, JULIE A | ILLUMINATING MECHANISM FOR A LOCK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,894 | ACCEPTED | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE ARRAY HAVING AN ADHESIVE LAYER | A light-emitting diode array includes a substrate, an adhesive layer formed on the substrate, and a plurality of electrically connected epitaxial light-emitting stack layer disposed on the adhesive layer. Each of the epitaxial light-emitting stack layer has a P-contact and an N-contact coplanar to the P-contact. The li... | 1. A light-emitting diode array comprising: a substrate; an adhesive layer formed on the substrate; and a plurality of electrically connected epitaxial light-emitting stack layer disposed on the adhesive layer, each of the epitaxial light-emitting stack layer comprising a P-contact and an N-contact, wherein the P-conta... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light-emitting diode, and more particularly, to a light-emitting diode array having an adhesive layer. 2. Description of the Prior Art Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are employed in a wide variety of applications including optical displa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light-emitting diode, and more particularly, to a light-emitting diode array having an adhesive layer. 2. Description of the Prior Art Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are employed in a wide variety of applications including op... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary objective of the claimed invention to provide an LED array having an adhesive layer to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art. According to the claimed invention, the light-emitting diode array includes a substrate, a reflective layer formed on the substrate, ... | 20050311 | 20090714 | 20051013 | 69888.0 | 5 | TOLEDO, FERNANDO L | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE ARRAY HAVING AN ADHESIVE LAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,911 | ACCEPTED | SURFACE-MOUNT SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING APPARATUS | A lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light elements, on a panel or frame. The panel or frame may be relatively lightweight, and may include one or more circuit boards for direct mounting of the lamp elements. The panel or frame may have an op... | 1. A lighting system suitable to provide proper illumination for lighting of a subject in film or video, comprising: a portable frame having a mounting surface; a plurality of surface-mount semiconductor light elements disposed on said mounting surface, said semiconductor light elements emitting light within a color te... | RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/238,973 filed Sep. 9, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/949,206 filed Sep. 7, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,749,310, hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. BACKGROUN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Field of the Invention The field of the present invention relates to lighting apparatus and systems as may be used in film, television, photography, and other applications. 2) Background Lighting systems are an integral part of the film and photography industries. Proper illum... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is generally directed in one aspect to a novel lighting effects system and method as may be used, for example, in film and photography applications. In one embodiment, a lighting effects system comprises an arrangement of lamp elements on a panel or frame. The lamp ele... | 20050311 | 20061128 | 20050609 | 66479.0 | 2 | HUSAR, STEPHEN F | SURFACE-MOUNT SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHTING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,943 | ACCEPTED | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE COOLING SYSTEM | A cooling system for a vehicle includes a first cooling circuit coupled to the vehicle engine for cooling the latter and a pump arranged in the first cooling circuit for pumping a coolant to the engine. The system further includes a second cooling circuit for cooling at least one other component in the vehicle, and an ... | 1. A cooling system for a vehicle, the system comprising: a first cooling circuit coupled to the vehicle engine for cooling the engine; a pump arranged in the first cooling circuit for pumping a coolant to the engine; a second cooling circuit for cooling at least one other component in the vehicle; means for coupling t... | This application is a continuation of PCT/SE2003/001158, filed Jul. 2, 2003, and claims priority to SE 0202724-1, filed Sep. 13, 2002, both of which are incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY The present invention relates to a cooling system for a vehicle, the system comprising a first cooling circuit couple... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention relates to a cooling system for a vehicle, the system comprising a first cooling circuit coupled to the vehicle engine for cooling the latter, a pump arranged in the first cooling circuit for pumping a coolant to the engine, a second cooling circuit for cooling a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention relates to a cooling system for a vehicle, the system comprising a first cooling circuit coupled to the vehicle engine for cooling the latter, a pump arranged in the first cooling circuit for pumping a coolant to the engine, a second cooling circuit for cooling a... | 20050314 | 20050920 | 20050630 | 63160.0 | 0 | KAMEN, NOAH P | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE COMPRISING THE COOLING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,962 | ACCEPTED | DIGITAL RECORDING OF IP BASED DISTRIBUTED SWITCHING PLATFORM | A system and method for recording and/or otherwise monitoring IP multimedia sessions. The present invention features a recording and/or monitoring device, referred to hereinafter as “a recording device” for the purposes of clarity only and without any intention of being limiting. The recording device is a participant i... | 1. A method for recording at least a portion of an IP data session between a first communication device and a second communication device through a network by a recording device which is distinct from the first and second communication devices, comprising: initiating the data session by said first communication device ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/111,767, filed Jun. 24, 2002, of which is hereby incorporated by specific reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a system and a method for recording voice and other data passed t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Telecommunication is an important aspect of interactions between individuals, as it enables individuals to communicate without being physically present in the same location, thereby potentially increasing the possibilities for cooperation between such individuals. Simultaneously,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The background art does not teach or suggest a solution to the problem of collecting information about an interactive session over an IP network. The background art also does not teach or suggest a solution to the problem of monitoring and/or recording IP multimedia sessions. In add... | 20050314 | 20060307 | 20050609 | 96041.0 | 1 | BUI, BING Q | DIGITAL RECORDING OF IP BASED DISTRIBUTED SWITCHING PLATFORM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,906,975 | ACCEPTED | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR SYSTEM | A image processing device includes a first module, a motor system connected to the first module and capable of pushing the first module to move forward, a selector connected to a plurality of loading circuits included in the motor system and capable of selecting a loading circuit among the plurality of loading circuits... | 1. An image processing device comprising: a first module; a motor system connected to the first module and capable of pushing the first module to move forward, comprising: a motor; a driver for driving the motor; a plurality of loading circuits; and a power supply for providing power to the motor and the driver; a sele... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing device, and more particularly, to an image processing device selecting a loading circuit among a plurality of loading circuits according to a speed of a first module. 2. Description of the Prior Art Image processing d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing device, and more particularly, to an image processing device selecting a loading circuit among a plurality of loading circuits according to a speed of a first module. 2. Description of the Prior Art Image ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary objective of the claimed invention to provide an image processing device having a plurality of loading circuits among which a loading circuit can selected and set as a loading of a motor system of the image processing device to control the power provided to the... | 20050315 | 20071211 | 20050922 | 94125.0 | 11 | GLASS, ERICK DAVID | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,907,006 | ACCEPTED | SINGLE-POLY EEPROM | The single-poly EEPROM includes a first PMOS transistor serially connected to a second PMOS transistor. The first and second PMOS transistors are both formed on an N-well of a P type substrate. The first PMOS transistor includes a floating gate, a first P+ doped drain region and a first P+ doped source region. The seco... | 1. A single-poly EEPROM, comprising: a first PMOS transistor serially connected to, a second PMOS transistor, wherein the first and second PMOS transistors are both formed on an N-well of a P type substrate, and wherein the first PMOS transistor includes a floating gate, a first P+ doped drain region, and a first P+ do... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a single-poly electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), and more particularly, to a single-poly EEPROM, which has high erasure efficiency. 2. Description of the Prior Art Electronic memory comes in a variety of forms ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a single-poly electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), and more particularly, to a single-poly EEPROM, which has high erasure efficiency. 2. Description of the Prior Art Electronic memory comes in a varie... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary objective of the present invention to provide a single-poly EPPROM, which has high erase efficiency and can be fabricated with conventional CMOS process sequences. According to the above objective, a preferred embodiment of the present invention discloses a sin... | 20050316 | 20070320 | 20060921 | 97111.0 | H01L29788 | 0 | HARRISON, MONICA D | SINGLE-POLY EEPROM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
10,907,254 | ACCEPTED | A security camera and monitor system activated by motion sensor and body heat sensor for homes or offices | A security camera and monitor system activated by motion sensor and body heat sensor for homes or offices that utilizes home VCR, or other household A/V recordation equipment, as a recording means and recordation only occurs when motion is detected, achieving great simplicity and economy in the installation and use of ... | 1. A security camera and monitor system for homes or offices, comprising: a. a plurality of motion detectors situated at predetermined spots having timing control logic that allows a user-selectable Sustained Detection Period, in which audio/video signals are transmitted to recording and display means; b. a plurality o... | FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Security systems are commonly found in many households and offices today. Most of the currently available security systems, however, do not have a status-reporting mechanism that can be accessed remotely by the users. Complex security systems require the use of close-circuit camera... | <SOH> FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Security systems are commonly found in many households and offices today. Most of the currently available security systems, however, do not have a status-reporting mechanism that can be accessed remotely by the users. Complex security systems require the use of close-ci... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Present invention relates generally to a security system activated by motion detectors or body heat sensors, for homes or offices. More particularly, present invention primarily utilizes home VCR, or other readily-available recording appliances, as a recording means. Fur... | 20050325 | 20080304 | 20060928 | 74383.0 | H04N7173 | 0 | DESIR, JEAN WICEL | A SECURITY CAMERA AND MONITOR SYSTEM ACTIVATED BY MOTION SENSOR AND BODY HEAT SENSOR FOR HOMES OR OFFICES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
10,907,311 | ACCEPTED | EFFICIENT MEDIA SCAN OPERATIONS FOR STORAGE SYSTEMS | A method for media scan operations for storage system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of arranging a range of sections of media of PSDs to perform media scan operations; scheduling the media scan operations; selecting a section in the range; verifying media of the selected section; determining the status o... | 1. A method for media scan operations for storage system, comprising the steps of: arranging a range of sections of media of PSDs to perform media scan operations; scheduling the media scan operations; selecting a section in the range; verifying media of the selected section; determining the status of the selected sect... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority of application Ser. No. 60/521,307, filed on 2004 Mar. 30, and entitled “EFFICIENT MEDIA SCAN OPERATIONS FOR STORAGE SYSTEMS,” which application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present inv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is related to a method for performing media scan operation for storage system and a storage subsystem and a storage system implementing the method. 2. Description of the Prior Art Scanning media for defects or problem areas is a relativ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>An objective of the present invention is to provide an efficient media scan method by which problem areas of physical media in a data storage system can be detected early on so that appropriate counter-measures can be taken while affected data is still recoverable or damage due to assoc... | 20050329 | 20071218 | 20051027 | 92481.0 | 1 | LE, DIEU MINH T | EFFICIENT MEDIA SCAN OPERATIONS FOR STORAGE SYSTEMS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,907,356 | ACCEPTED | TAMPER RESISTANT TEMPERATURE DIAL UTILIZING DEFLECTION PINS | An adjustment interface for adjusting a controller teaches a novel apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of a heating device comprising a controller cover panel having a rotatable controller dial; a ring member mounted to axially extend beyond and away from the exterior surface, wherein the ring member h... | 1. A adjustment interface for adjusting a controller that controls the temperature of a heating device comprising: a controller cover panel having a rotatable controller adjustment member having an end portion extending through an opening of the controller cover panel beyond an exterior surface of said controller cover... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The temperature of the water within a water heater is usually maintained and adjusted by a rotatable temperature dial. In the case of a gas-fired water heater, there is a temperature dial that is operatively connected to a gas controller valve that directs the flow of gas to a burner wheneve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The temperature of the water within a water heater is usually maintained and adjusted by a rotatable temperature dial. In the case of a gas-fired water heater, there is a temperature dial that is operatively connected to a gas controller valve that directs the flow of gas to a bu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to temperature control dials and, more particularly, to tamper resistant temperature control dials for a heating device, such as for example a hot water heater. In one aspect of this invention, a temperature adjustment device associated with a controller... | 20050330 | 20061205 | 20061026 | 76350.0 | H05B102 | 1 | PASCHALL, MARK H | TAMPER RESISTANT TEMPERATURE DIAL UTILIZING DEFLECTION PINS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,005 | |
10,907,476 | ACCEPTED | TURBINE NOZZLE WITH PURGE CAVITY BLEND | A turbine nozzle for a gas turbine engine includes a nozzle segment having an airfoil-shaped vane with a root, a tip, a leading edge, a trailing edge and opposed curved pressure and suction sides. An arcuate inner band segment is attached to the root of the vane. The inner band segment includes an inner flowpath surfac... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A turbine assembly for a gas turbine engine, comprising: a nozzle segment comprising: an airfoil-shaped vane having a root, a tip, a leading edge, a trailing edge and opposed pressure and suction sides; and an arcuate inner band attached to said root of said vane, said inner band including an inner ... | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT RIGHTS The Government has certain rights to this invention pursuant to Contract No. NAS3-01135 awarded by the National Air and Space Administration. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to gas turbine components, and more particularly to stationary turbine airfoils. A gas... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to gas turbine components, and more particularly to stationary turbine airfoils. A gas turbine engine includes a compressor that provides pressurized air to a combustor wherein the air is mixed with fuel and ignited for generating hot combustion g... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-mentioned need is met by the present invention, which according to one aspect provides a turbine nozzle for a gas turbine engine, including: a nozzle segment having: an airfoil-shaped vane having a root, a tip, a leading edge, a trailing edge and opposed curved press... | 20050401 | 20070731 | 20070607 | 95937.0 | F04D2954 | 0 | NGUYEN, NINH H | TURBINE NOZZLE WITH PURGE CAVITY BLEND | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F04D | 2,005 | |
10,907,600 | ACCEPTED | STOWABLE TABLE | A stowable table is provided having a tabletop with a top surface that faces outward when stowed and upward when deployed. In one embodiment, the stowable table includes a tabletop, a support bracket and a back member. The tabletop has a top surface, a bottom surface and an end. The support bracket has an upper end and... | 1. A stowable platform comprising: a first member having a first side, a second side and a first end; a second member having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said upper end is pivotally coupled to said second side of said first member; a third member having a bottom end, a top end, a back side and a front side, sa... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to a stowable table, and more particularly, to an assembly for deploying a front facing surface of a stowable table when stowed. BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION Fold down tables, like infant diaper changing tables, are used on board aircraft and in other locations such as ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION <EOH>Fold down tables, like infant diaper changing tables, are used on board aircraft and in other locations such as restrooms in order to facilitate providing a raised surface upon which work or tasks are more easily completed. The typical table is generally a rectangular platform about 2... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, a stowable table is provided. The stowable table provides a table top for areas with limited space. Also, the stowable table may reduce turnaround time and required effort when aircraft or other cleaning personnel clean the tabletop surface. Moreover, the stowable table... | 20050407 | 20090526 | 20061012 | 96010.0 | A47B3700 | 0 | CHEN, JOSE V | STOWABLE TABLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47B | 2,005 | |
10,907,817 | ACCEPTED | Error Detection in Analyte Measurements Based on Measurement of System Resistance | Measurement of the series resistance of a working and counter electrode pair in an electrochemical test strip provide error detection for multiple variations in the quality of the test strip, as well as the operation of strip in the test meter. In particular, a single measurement of series resistance can be used to det... | 1. A method for determination of an analyte in a sample comprising the steps of: (a) introducing the sample to an electrochemical test strip having working and counter electrodes; (b) applying a potential difference, Vapp, between the electrodes of the test strip and observing a current signal sufficient to provide a d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This application relates to error correction methods for use in electrochemical determination of analytes such as glucose, and to a meter, and meter-test strip combination for use in such a method. Small disposable electrochemical test strips are frequently used in the monitoring of blood gl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This application relates to error correction methods for use in electrochemical determination of analytes such as glucose, and to a meter, and meter-test strip combination for use in such a method. Small disposable electrochemical test strips are frequently used in the monitoring... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention makes use of a measure of the series resistance of a working and counter electrode pair in an electrochemical test strip to provide correction values for multiple variations in the quality of the test strip, as well as the operation of strip in the test meter. ... | 20050415 | 20090414 | 20061019 | 66268.0 | G01F164 | 1 | BALL, JOHN C | ERROR DETECTION IN ANALYTE MEASUREMENTS BASED ON MEASUREMENT OF SYSTEM RESISTANCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01F | 2,005 | |
10,907,819 | ACCEPTED | DETECTION METHODS AND DETECTION DEVICES BASED ON THE QUANTUM CONFINEMENT EFFECTS | The invention describes detection methods and devices that comprise nanostructures and which detection mechanism is based on the quantum confinement effects. The nanostructures are built to have specific energy levels designed to match the energy levels of the targeted analyte that is to be detected. The analyte specie... | 1. A device for detecting biological and/or chemical materials comprising: a sensor that includes nanostructure or plurality of nanostructures which are engineered in such a way to have the density-of-states distribution determined by the quantum confinement to match the density-of-the states distribution in the target... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the methods and devices based on quantum confinement for detecting and determining structure and/or composition of chemical and/or biological materials or molecules, by detecting the charge and/or energy transfer between the sensor and the target material. The invention a... | <SOH> THE BACKGROUND <EOH>A variety of methods and sensors have been developed for chemical, biochemical, biological or biochemical analysis, control and detection. Biological species of interest include molecules, for example: sugars, nucleic acids, proteins, DNA, RNA, various toxins, bacteria, parasites, fungi, virus... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention pertains to the new biochemical detection methods and devices, based on the quantum confinement effect, which may significantly benefit broad range of applications in science, health care, diagnostics, prognostics, security and safety. Over the years, vari... | 20050415 | 20120911 | 20091231 | 71230.0 | G01N2726 | 0 | SIEFKE, SAMUEL P | DETECTION METHODS AND DETECTION DEVICES BASED ON THE QUANTUM CONFINEMENT EFFECTS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01N | 2,005 | |
10,907,829 | ACCEPTED | FLASH MEMORY CELL, FLASH MEMORY CELL ARRAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF | A flash memory cell array comprises a substrate, a string of memory cell structures and source region/drain region. Each of memory cell structures includes a stack gate structure including a select gate dielectric layer, a select gate and a gate cap layer formed on the substrate; a spacer is set on the sidewall of the ... | 1. A method for fabricating a flash memory cell array, comprising: providing a substrate having a device insulating structure; forming a plurality of stack gate structures on said substrate, and said stack gate structure including a select gate dielectric layer, a select gate, and a gate cap layer, wherein said select ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional of a prior application Ser. No. 10/604,819, filed August 19, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to a semiconductor device, and more particularly to a flash memory cell array and manufacturin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to a semiconductor device, and more particularly to a flash memory cell array and manufacturing method thereof. 2. Background of the Related Art Flash memory is a non-volatile solid state memory that maintains data even a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to provide a flash memory cell, a flash memory cell array and manufacturing method thereof to manufacture flash memory cells suitable for NAND gate array structure by using source-side injection (“SSI”) to enhance the programming speed and efficiency of... | 20050418 | 20070123 | 20050804 | 57995.0 | 0 | CHAUDHARI, CHANDRA P | MANUFACTURING METHOD A FLASH MEMORY CELL ARRAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,907,834 | ACCEPTED | Absorbable Anchor for Hernia Mesh Fixation | A method of forming and deploying an improved absorbable anchor for hernia mesh fixation is disclosed. The absorbable anchor of the present invention functions to securely fasten tough, non macro-porous, and relative inelastic mesh to soft tissue. The anchor is formed from co-polymers of lactide and glycolide. | 1. A mesh anchor for penetrating tissue and fixating mesh having a longitudinal axis comprising: a. A head section with a distal surface and a proximal surface perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, b. A truncated body section having a proximal end and a distal end and a length, the proximal end of which is attached t... | The present application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 10/709,297 and 10/905,020, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to surgical fasteners and their associated applicators, and more particularly, surgically fastenin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to surgical fasteners and their associated applicators, and more particularly, surgically fastening material to tissue and their method of use. In laparoscopic repair of hernias surgical fasteners have been used to attach repair mesh over the hernia defect ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method of producing and deploying a bio-absorbable hernia mesh fixation anchor exhibiting an in vivo absorption time between 1.5 and 13 months and its method of use is disclosed. A method of sterilization and a method of packaging the anchor to retain the critical physical propert... | 20050418 | 20120214 | 20060615 | 58724.0 | A61B1758 | 0 | NGUYEN, TUAN VAN | ABSORBABLE ANCHOR FOR HERNIA MESH FIXATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
10,907,852 | ACCEPTED | IDENTIFICATION BRACELET WITH SEALABLE WINDOW | An identification bracelet for mounting about a person's wrist or the like incorporates a sealable window to protect wearer-related information against contact with moisture and the like. The bracelet includes a flexible band defining an information-bearing zone, in combination with an overlying adhesive-backed transpa... | 1. An identification bracelet, comprising: an elongated flexible band having first and second ends, and defining an information-bearing zone on one side thereof; an adhesive-backed and substantially transparent cover strip defining a flexible central window segment between opposite strip ends, said opposite strip ends ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to improvements in identification appliances such as wristbands and the like for mounting onto a specific person or object, and for carrying information associated with the specific band wearer. More particularly, this invention relates to an improved identif... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to improvements in identification appliances such as wristbands and the like for mounting onto a specific person or object, and for carrying information associated with the specific band wearer. More particularly, this invention relates to an impr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the invention, an improved identification bracelet is provided for mounting about a person's wrist or the like, and includes a sealable window to protect wearer-related information against potentially damaging contact with moisture and the like, wherein such moist... | 20050418 | 20070710 | 20061019 | 60833.0 | A44C500 | 1 | VERAA, CHRISTOPHER | IDENTIFICATION BRACELET WITH SEALABLE WINDOW | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A44C | 2,005 | |
10,908,130 | ACCEPTED | DRILL AND DRILL TIP FOR CHIP REMOVING MACHINING | The present invention relates to a drill and a drill tip for chip removing machining. The drill has a drill body, a drill tip and a shank portion. The drill tip comprises at least one cutting edge and at least one peripherally arranged guide member. The drill has a center axis. The guide member of the drill tip compris... | 1. A drill for, with respect to a work piece, rotary chip removing machining, comprising a drill body, a drill tip, and a shank portion, the drill tip comprising at least one cutting edge and at least one peripherally arranged guide member, the drill having a center axis, the guide member comprising a part-cylindrical ... | The present invention relates to a drill and a drill tip for chip removing machining. Through U.S. Pat. No. 5,947,660 a drill with a releasable drill tip anchored to a drill body by means of a pull rod is previously known. In itself the known drill renders a very good hole tolerance when the drill rotates. However, the... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1A shows a drill tip according to the present invention in a side view. FIG. 1B shows the drill tip in a top view. FIG. 1C shows the drill tip in a perspective view. FIG. 1D shows a magnification of the drill tip in FIG. 1C . FIGS. 2A and 2B show a drilling tool accord... | 20050428 | 20080304 | 20051110 | 66168.0 | 0 | HOWELL, DANIEL W | DRILL AND DRILL TIP FOR CHIP REMOVING MACHINING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | ||||
10,908,193 | ACCEPTED | WOOD BORING BIT WITH INCREASED SPEED, EFFICIENCY AND EASE OF USE | A wood boring bit for boring holes in wood and other similar work surfaces having a central longitudinal axis, a main body, a pilot screw tip and a partial flute with a cutting edge and a cutting spur. The flute portion may be defined by a partial helical section having a distal end joined to the main body and a lead e... | 1. A wood boring bit for boring a hole along a longitudinal central axis comprising: a shaft portion having a first end and a second end, a pilot screw tip extending from said first end; and a flute portion adjacent said first end, wherein said flute portion is defined by a partial helical section, said partial helical... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a non-provisional patent application of Ser. No. 60/568,493, filed May 4, 2004, entitled “High Efficiency Wood Boring Bit”, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference and is assigned to the same assignee as this application and claims the benefi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Drill bits are used by a variety of industries for a variety of purposes. For this reason there are many different types of drill bits that a user may choose from depending on the job that they intend to do. Flat bits or spade bits are predominately used by electricians and plumb... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of this invention includes a wood boring bit for boring a hole along a longitudinal central axis including a shaft portion having a first end and a second end, a pilot screw tip extending from the first end, and a flute portion adjacent the first end. The flute port... | 20050502 | 20080826 | 20051110 | 66168.0 | 0 | HOWELL, DANIEL W | WOOD BORING BIT WITH INCREASED SPEED, EFFICIENCY AND EASE OF USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,908,373 | ACCEPTED | Rechargeable Media Distribution and Play System | An electronic media distribution/play system includes a service facility that has a communications network interface and maintains a data file catalog. The catalog is sent over the network to requesting users, and the system processes payments from customers in establishing file access authorizations. Encrypted user-se... | 1. A system for playing electronic files comprising: a player program for accessing the electronic files, wherein the player program meters access to the electronic files as limited by an authorization, and wherein the authorization is capable of one or more subsequent augmentations. 2. The system of claim 1 wherein th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/910,438, filed Jul. 19, 2001, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/484,632, filed Jan. 18, 2000, which are incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The presen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to electronic media players, and more particularly to media that is downloadable over a communication network. The distribution of software such as computer programs to be executed and data to be accessed has traditionally been by means of physical m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention meets this need by providing a rechargeable media distribution and play system that is particularly efficient, versatile, and easy to use. In one aspect of the invention, the system includes a service facility having an electronically accessible catalog of elec... | 20050509 | 20110125 | 20050825 | 60232.0 | 1 | ALAM, SHAHID AL | RECHARGEABLE MEDIA DISTRIBUTION AND PLAY SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,908,410 | ACCEPTED | Variable Size Coil Tubing Gripping Elements | A variable ram for coiled tubing comprises a pair of opposing rams, each ram having a ram body with a vertical channel formed therein; a pair of opposing pins within each ram head, the pins extending into the channel; and a toothed gripper having a hole therein sized to mount over its respective pin. | 1. A variable ram for coiled tubing comprising: a. a pair of opposing rams, each ram having a ram body with a vertical channel formed therein; b. a pair of opposing pins within each ram body, the pins extending into the channel; and c. a first toothed gripper having a well therein sized to mount over one of the pair of... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/509,795 filed Oct. 9, 2003 and PCT Application Ser. No. PCT/US04/032792 filed Oct. 5, 2004. This is the National Phase filing of the PCT application. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of blow... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of blowout preventers in drilling, completion, workover, and production of oil and gas wells is well known. Such blowout preventers generally include a housing with a bore extending through the housing. Opposed chambers extend laterally on either side of the bore in the h... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a gripping element that is arranged in opposing pairs and is held within the confines of a conventional coil tubing ram to grip and hold variable sized coil tubing. Typically, the transition zone between smaller (lower) and the larger (upper) tubing el... | 20050511 | 20070918 | 20061116 | 98919.0 | E21B2300 | 0 | ANDREWS, DAVID L | VARIABLE SIZE COIL TUBING GRIPPING ELEMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
10,908,491 | ACCEPTED | NON-CONTINUOUS ENCAPSULATION LAYER FOR MIM CAPACITOR | The present invention relates to metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors and field effect transistors (FETs) formed on a semiconductor substrate. The FETs are formed in Front End of Line (FEOL) levels below the MIM capacitors which are formed in upper Back End of Line (BEOL) levels. An insulator layer is selectively for... | 1. A semiconductor structure comprising: a substrate comprising a plurality of levels formed thereupon; a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor formed on an inter-level dielectric layer in a first of the plurality of levels; and an insulator layer selectively formed on said MIM capacitor, wherein portions of the inter-... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of non-provisional U.S. application Ser. No. 10/709,133, filed Apr. 15, 2004, now allowed. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1.Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to semiconductors and, more particularly, to metal-insulator-me... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1.Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to semiconductors and, more particularly, to metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors for integrated circuits. 2. Background of the Invention The integration of MIM capacitors and field effect transistors (FETs) on an integrated ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is thus an object of the present invention to provide MIM capacitors with reduced sensitivity to dielectric damage without degrading the performance of FETs in an integrated circuit. The foregoing and other objects of the invention are realized, in a first aspect, by a semiconductor ... | 20050513 | 20080205 | 20050901 | 71637.0 | 0 | WARREN, MATTHEW E | NON-CONTINUOUS ENCAPSULATION LAYER FOR MIM CAPACITOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,908,565 | ACCEPTED | MANAGING LOCATION INFORMATION FOR A GROUP OF USERS | A user designated as a group leader of a group of users manages location information for the group of users using a base device. In particular, a client device is identified for each user in the group of users and an area within which each user in the group of users is to remain is defined. Subsequently, the base devic... | 1. A method of managing location information for a group of users, the method comprising: obtaining a base device, wherein the base device is used by one of the group of users designated as a group leader; identifying a set of client devices, wherein each client device is used by one of the group of users; defining an ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The invention relates generally to monitoring the locations of a group of users, and more particularly, to an improved solution for managing location information for the group of users. 2. Related Art Frequently, when a group of individuals visit a relatively large locatio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The invention relates generally to monitoring the locations of a group of users, and more particularly, to an improved solution for managing location information for the group of users. 2. Related Art Frequently, when a group of individuals visit a relatively l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a solution for managing location information for a group of users, in which a user designated as a group leader of the group manages the location information using a base device. In particular, a client device is identified for each user in the group of users ... | 20050517 | 20100209 | 20061123 | 94652.0 | G06F15173 | 0 | KIM, TAE K | MANAGING LOCATION INFORMATION FOR A GROUP OF USERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
10,908,738 | ACCEPTED | Method of Inhibiting Complement Activation | The invention relates to C2a inhibitors, which bind to C2a and block the functional activity of C2a in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab′)2 and Fv, small molecules, i... | 1. An inhibitor molecule that binds to C2a or the C2a portion of C2. 2. An inhibitor molecule that binds to C2a or the C2a portion of C2 and inhibits both the classical and the lectin complement pathways. 3. An inhibitor molecule that binds to the same epitope as the monoclonal antibody 175-62. 4. The inhibitor molecul... | This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/816,839 filed Mar. 23, 2001, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/191,429, filed on Mar. 23, 2000, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to inhibitor molecules spec... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The complement system is part of the innate immune system and consists of many components that act in a cascade fashion. This system plays a central role in both the clearance of immune complexes and the immune response to infectious agents, foreign antigens, virus-infected cells... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes inhibitor molecules having a binding region specific for C2a or the C2a portion of C2. The inhibitor molecule may be an antibody or a homologue, analogue or fragment thereof, a peptide, an oligonucleotide, a peptidomimetic or an organic compound. Antib... | 20050524 | 20110419 | 20050908 | 82334.0 | 0 | WEN, SHARON X | METHOD OF INHIBITING COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
10,908,839 | ACCEPTED | SEMICONDUCTOR BOND PAD STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF | Described is a semiconductor device having improved semiconductor bond pad reliability and methods of manufacturing thereof. The semiconductor device includes a layer formed over an integrated circuit on a semiconductor substrate. The first layer includes a conductive portion and an insulating portion. A second layer i... | 1. A semiconductor device, comprising: an integrated circuit formed on a substrate; a first layer formed over the integrated circuit, the first layer having a conductive portion and an insulating portion; a second layer formed over the first layer, the second layer having a conductive portion corresponding to the condu... | BACKGROUND Semiconductor devices are manufactured in a variety of different ways and often require die-size chip assembly. One manufacturing process often associated with die-size chip assembly is a wire bonding assembly process in which semiconductor bond pads are electrically connected to landing pads formed on an ex... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Semiconductor devices are manufactured in a variety of different ways and often require die-size chip assembly. One manufacturing process often associated with die-size chip assembly is a wire bonding assembly process in which semiconductor bond pads are electrically connected to landing pads for... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Described are semiconductor devices having improved bond pad structures and methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices having improved bond pad structures. In one embodiment, an improved semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit initially formed on a substrate. A first layer with a gri... | 20050527 | 20070102 | 20061130 | 62559.0 | H01L2358 | 0 | CHAMBLISS, ALONZO | SEMICONDUCTOR BOND PAD STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
10,908,930 | ACCEPTED | A SYSTEM FOR SECURE AND ACCURATE ELECTRONIC VOTING | Performing electronic voting by utilizing the ATM network and ATM machines; issuing voter cards to voters; modifying existing ATM software to recognize the voter card; maintaining a voter registration database; and making the voter registration database available to the ATM network. In use, the voter is matched to the ... | 1. Method of performing electronic voting comprising: utilizing an ATM network, including ATM machines; issuing voter cards to voters; modifying existing ATM software to recognize the voter card; maintaining a voter registration database; and making the voter registration database available to the ATM network. 2. The m... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to method and apparatus for electronic voting. As it has been apparent observing recent events, the voting process in the United States is non-standardized, full of flaws and subject to possible errors and vote tampering. The recent (2004) election showed many p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to method and apparatus for electronic voting. As it has been apparent observing recent events, the voting process in the United States is non-standardized, full of flaws and subject to possible errors and vote tampering. The recent (2004) election s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide an electronic voting system which is secure from hacking, reliable and fast. According to the invention, a method of performing electronic voting comprises: utilizing the ATM network and ATM machines; issuing voter cards to voters; modifyi... | 20050601 | 20080527 | 20061207 | 85010.0 | G07C1300 | 0 | FRECH, KARL D | A SYSTEM FOR SECURE AND ACCURATE ELECTRONIC VOTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G07C | 2,005 | |
10,908,947 | ACCEPTED | LOCKING FINIAL AND RECEPTACLE INCORPORATING THE SAME | A receptacle that is adapted to be suspended from a support member includes a housing and a lid to enclose the interior thereof. A flexible cable is secured to the housing and extends though a passageway in a mounting member on the lid so that the lid can move between an open and a closed position. A latch mechanism is... | 1. A receptacle adapted to be suspended from a support member for the care and maintenance of living things, comprising: (A) a housing having an interior with an access opening therein; (B) a lid adapted to be moved from an open position permitting access to the interior through the access opening and a closed position... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Since the domestication of animals, in general, humans have taken upon themselves the care and maintenance of a variety of living things. Such living things include, for example, animals, birds and insects. Often, people desire to provide care and maintenance for wildlife, such as wild birds... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Since the domestication of animals, in general, humans have taken upon themselves the care and maintenance of a variety of living things. Such living things include, for example, animals, birds and insects. Often, people desire to provide care and maintenance for wildlife, such a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>The present invention relates to a receptacle used for the care and maintenance of living things. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, this receptacle is adapted to be suspended from a support member and includes a housing having an interior with an access opening therein. A li... | 20050601 | 20080513 | 20061207 | 65224.0 | A01K6102 | 3 | NGUYEN, TRINH T | LOCKING FINIAL AND RECEPTACLE INCORPORATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01K | 2,005 | |
10,908,958 | ACCEPTED | PSEUDO-RANDOM TEST GENERATOR IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT | An integrated circuit with a multiplexer system and a control circuit is described. The multiplexer system has an output terminal connected to an output pin of the integrated circuit and input terminals connected to internal nodes of the integrated circuit. In a normal mode the control circuit generates the control sig... | 1. An integrated circuit comprising a multiplexer system having at least one output terminal connected to at least one output pin of said integrated circuit and a plurality of input terminals connected to a plurality of internal nodes of said integrated circuit, said multiplexer system selectively connecting one of sai... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to the testing of integrated circuits and, more particularly, to the testing of integrated circuits with minimum intrusion to integrated circuit designs and minimal impact on times to perform test procedures on the integrated circuits. Since the first integra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is related to the testing of integrated circuits and, more particularly, to the testing of integrated circuits with minimum intrusion to integrated circuit designs and minimal impact on times to perform test procedures on the integrated circuits. Since the f... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for an integrated circuit which has a multiplexer system and a control circuit. The multiplexer system has at least one output terminal connected to at least one output pin of the integrated circuit and a plurality of input terminals connected to a plu... | 20050602 | 20090303 | 20070125 | 99785.0 | G01R3128 | 0 | TRIMMINGS, JOHN P | SOURCING INTERNAL SIGNALS TO OUTPUT PINS OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUT THROUGH SEQUENTIAL MULTIPLEXING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,005 | |
10,909,088 | ACCEPTED | Recirculating vertical wind tunnel skydiving simulator | A vertical wind tunnel flight simulator comprises a flight chamber wherein a flier may experience a freefall simulation. Airflow to support the flier is induced by fans connected above the flight chamber through a duct. A staging area having openings to the flight chamber is adjacent to the flight chamber. One or two r... | 1. A vertical wind tunnel skydiving simulator comprising: a recirculating airflow plenum having a generally rectangular configuration; a vertical flight chamber capable of floating at least one human housed within a first vertical side member of the generally rectangular configuration and located on an inlet side of a ... | CROSS REFERENCE PATENTS U.S. Pat. No. 6,083,110 is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of vertical wind tunnels, more particularly, to temperature controlled return flow vertical wind tunnels used as skydiving simulators and amusement devices. BACKGROUND O... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Wind tunnels are well known in the art. Wind tunnels are available in many types and styles depending upon the needs of the user. These include subsonic wind tunnels with and without return flow, transonic wind tunnels with and without return flow, vertical subsonic wind tunnels ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An aspect of the present invention is to provide a vertical wind tunnel amusement device having a flight chamber situated on the inlet side of a plurality of fans which are in turn connected to a plurality of expanding return air ducts, thereby maximizing efficiency while minimizing... | 20040730 | 20070102 | 20060202 | 74020.0 | A63G3100 | 1 | NGUYEN, KIEN T | RECIRCULATING VERTICAL WIND TUNNEL SKYDIVING SIMULATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63G | 2,004 | |
10,909,147 | ACCEPTED | In-situ surfactant and chemical oxidant flushing for complete remediation of contaminants and methods of using same | The present invention relates to removal of subsurface contaminants and methods of same. In more particular, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to an integrated method for remediating subsurface contaminants through the use of a low concentration surfactant solution (and methods of making and u... | 1. A method for substantially removing subsurface contaminants, comprising the step of: introducing an effective amount of at least one preselected surfactant solution, wherein the preselected surfactant solution is a mixture of sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate and linear alkyl diphenyloxide disulfonate, wherein the effect... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/290,424, filed Nov. 6, 2002, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/333,244, filed Nov. 6, 2001, entitled “USE OF IN-SITU SEQUENT AND CHEMICAL OXIDANT FLUSHING FOR COMPLE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to removal of subsurface contaminants and methods of same. In more particular, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to an integrated method for remediating subsurface contaminants through the use of a low concentration... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a method for substantially removing subsurface contaminants through an integrated approach utilizing a preselected surfactant solution and a preselected chemical oxidant. Such an innovative integrated approach satisfies a need in the marketplace for ... | 20040730 | 20060404 | 20050120 | 73974.0 | 1 | KRECK, JANINE MUIR | IN-SITU SURFACTANT AND CHEMICAL OXIDANT FLUSHING FOR COMPLETE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINANTS AND METHODS OF USING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,909,588 | ACCEPTED | Rapid mobility network emulator method and system | A system for emulating mobile network communications can include one or more wireless nodes configured to variably adjust signal reception sensitivity and signal transmission strength; at least one mobile node configured to wirelessly communicate with selected ones of the wireless nodes; and a network emulator communic... | 1. A system for emulating mobile network communications comprising: at least one wireless node; at least one mobile node configured to wirelessly communicate with said wireless node; a network emulator communicatively linked to said wireless node, said network emulator configured to replicate attributes of a wired comm... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/491,637, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Jul. 31, 2003, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of network emulation and, more particularly, to emulation of wireless networks. 2. Description of the Related Art Mobile computing networks provide environments and scenarios that challenge current computing paradigms. Current network ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventive arrangements disclosed herein provide a method and system for modeling mobile networks. More particularly, the present invention utilizes both hardware and software components to model and test various mobile network configurations and scenarios. According to one embod... | 20040802 | 20070612 | 20050310 | 64472.0 | 3 | PHAN, THAI Q | RAPID MOBILITY NETWORK EMULATOR METHOD AND SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,909,814 | ACCEPTED | System and method for wireless coverage detection | A system and method is shown for determining the spatial boundary of certain measurable phenomena, such as broadcast signals, at various locations within geographical areas covered by the phenomenon. Data representing relative signal quality at various locations within the geographical area is created within a mobile d... | 1. A method for determining the spatial boundary of measurable phenomenon at various locations within geographical areas; said method comprising: measuring relative quality of certain of said phenomenon at a defined region within said geographical area, said measuring occurring within a mobile device and resulting in m... | TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates to wireless coverage detection and more particularly to systems and methods for using mobile devices for detecting the boundary of a measurable phenomenon, such as the signal quality of RF broadcasts. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Providers of wireless services, such as, for exampl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Providers of wireless services, such as, for example, cellular telephone service, currently detect holes in their coverage in two ways, drive testing throughout the coverage area and customers calling to report problems. One disadvantage of drive testing is that the RF field is u... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment there is shown a system and method for determining the spatial boundary of measurable phenomenon, such as the quality of a broadcast signal at various locations within geographical areas covered by the broadcast signal. Data representing relative signal quali... | 20040802 | 20080408 | 20060202 | 58820.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | D AGOSTA, STEPHEN M | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COVERAGE DETECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
10,909,818 | ACCEPTED | System, apparatus, and methods for proactive allocation of wireless communication resources | A system for communication between a mobile node and a communications network is provided for use with a communications network having one or more communications network nodes that define a foreign agents and that communicate with the mobile node in a predefined region. The system includes a ghost-foreign agent that ad... | 1. A system for communication between a mobile node and a communications network, the communications network having at least one communications network node that defines a foreign agent and that communicates with the mobile node in a predefined region, the system comprising: a ghost-foreign agent for advertising the fo... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/491,436, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 31, 2003, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of communications, and, more particularly, to allocation of resources of a communications network for supporting wireless communications. 2. Description of the Related Art Mobile communications broadly encompass the various devices and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a preemptive and predictive solution for communications in wireless communications networks. More particularly, the present invention provides two different types of ghost-entities that can be used individually or jointly in setting up a wireless conne... | 20040802 | 20100413 | 20050317 | 98285.0 | 2 | DAO, MINH D | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR PROACTIVE ALLOCATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION RESOURCES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,909,872 | ACCEPTED | Application with multiple embedded drivers | Various systems, methods, and programs embodied in computer-readable mediums are provided for driver execution in association with an application. When an application is executed in a computer system, a processor compatibility of an operating system executed in the computer system is determined. In this respect, the op... | 1. A method for driver execution in association with an application, comprising: executing the application in a computer system; determining a processor compatibility of an operating system executed in a computer system after the execution of the application, wherein the operating system is compatible with one of a plu... | BACKGROUND In some situations, one may execute an application such as a system utility in a computer system that accesses various hardware in the computer system such as processor hardware or memory hardware to perform various functions such as memory analysis. Such applications typically require a driver to access the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In some situations, one may execute an application such as a system utility in a computer system that accesses various hardware in the computer system such as processor hardware or memory hardware to perform various functions such as memory analysis. Such applications typically require a driver t... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The invention can be understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale. Also, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views. FIG. 1 is a... | 20040802 | 20080909 | 20060202 | 58018.0 | G06F946 | 0 | ANYA, CHARLES E | APPLICATION WITH MULTIPLE EMBEDDED DRIVERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,910,006 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for determining authentication capabilities | A method is disclosed for determining the authentication capabilities of a supplicant before initiating an authentication conversation with a client, for example, using Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). In one aspect, the method provides for sending, to a supplicant that is requesting access to a computer netwo... | 1. A method, comprising the computer-implemented steps of: sending, to a supplicant that is requesting access to a computer network subject to authentication of a user of the supplicant, a list of first authentication methods that are supported by an authentication server; receiving, from the supplicant, a counter-list... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to data processing in the field of user authentication in networks. The invention relates more specifically to a method and apparatus for determining authentication capabilities of a client or supplicant. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The approaches described... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The approaches described in this section could be pursued, but are not necessarily approaches that have been previously conceived or pursued. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated herein, the approaches described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which: FIG. 1A is a block diagram that illustrates an example network arra... | 20040802 | 20070320 | 20060202 | 62693.0 | G06K900 | 0 | BAUM, RONALD | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AUTHENTICATION CAPABILITIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,004 | |
10,910,177 | ACCEPTED | Adjuster for headlamp assembly | A lightweight and compact headlamp adjuster is constructed primarily from plastic materials. The adjuster may include a VHAD that is non-recalibratable after the headlamp aim is factory set. The adjuster includes an input shaft that engages a gear located within a housing. When the input shaft is rotated, a ball stud m... | 1-22. (canceled) 23. An adjustment mechanism comprising: an adjuster housing having a ball-stud support cavity with an unthreaded portion and a threaded portion; an adjustment gear having an interior surface with a drive portion and an exterior surface with a toothed portion; a ball stud having a threaded portion and a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to headlamp adjusters, and more particularly to a compact headlamp adjuster that can incorporate a clutching feature to prevent over-extension or over-retraction of the ball stud. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There is a trend in the automobile industry to use inter... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a trend in the automobile industry to use internally adjustable reflector headlamps. Internally adjustable reflector headlamps include a reflector and bulb socket assembly enclosed within a sealed headlamp housing and lens. The orientation of the reflector within the hou... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a low cost and compact adjuster that is primarily constructed from plastics, non-metal materials, or composites such as glass-filled nylon, and can be used in connection with a non-recalibratable VHAD or can be adapted to be non-readjustable after fa... | 20040802 | 20060627 | 20050106 | 66191.0 | 1 | ZEADE, BERTRAND | ADJUSTER FOR HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,910,235 | ACCEPTED | Control of DC/DC converters having synchronous rectifiers | A DC to DC power converter includes synchronous rectifiers which respond to a control waveform. Negative current from a load into the power converter is prevented by increasing the converter output voltage at a minimum current limit. The synchronous rectifiers may be held off in response to decision logic by activation... | 1. A DC to DC power converter comprising: a controlled rectifier in a power circuit; a connection impedance between a power circuit waveform and a control terminal of the controlled rectifier; and hold-off circuitry that is activated to disable the controlled rectifier. 2. A power converter as claimed in claim 1 wherei... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/611,383, filed Jul. 7, 2000, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/172,884 filed Dec. 20, 1999, 60/146,252 filed Jul. 29, 1999, 60/143,980 filed Jul. 15, 1999 and 60/142,580 filed Jul. 7, 1999, the entire te... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Switching dc/dc converters, whether isolated or non-isolated, have long used a combination of transistors and diodes to implement their switching function. More recently, the diodes have been replaced with transistors called “synchronous rectifiers” for the purpose of reducing th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To avoid the problems mentioned above, one solution presented herein is to ensure the synchronous rectifiers and/or the ORing transistors are “disabled” (i.e., kept from turning on) under the conditions that create the problems. Once this is done, output currents can still flow, but... | 20040803 | 20061010 | 20050113 | 94208.0 | 1 | VU, BAO Q | CONTROL OF DC/DC CONVERTERS HAVING SYNCHRONOUS RECTIFIERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,910,290 | ACCEPTED | Wrench with two jaws sharing a common inclined plane | A wrench includes two jaws extending from a head on an end of a handle. Each jaw has an inclined surface defined in a first side thereof and the two inclined surfaces share a common plane which is inclined relative to a horizontal plane so that when the first and second inclined surfaces are rested on a surface, the ha... | 1. A wrench 1 comprising: a handle and a head connected to an end of the handle and a first jaw and a second jaw extending from the head, the first jaw having a first inclined surface defined in a first side thereof and the second jaw having a second inclined surface defined in a first side thereof, the first inclined ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a wrench having two jaws and each jaws includes an inclined surface so that the handle is oriented an angle relative to the surface on which the two jaws are rested and the user operates the handle with comfort. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A conventional wrench is... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A conventional wrench is disclosed in FIG. 1 and generally includes a handle with a head which includes two jaws. The handle and the jaws are located at the same plane so that when using the wrench to rotate an object such as a bolt head, the handle and the two jaws are rested on... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a wrench including a handle and a head connected to an end of the handle. A first jaw and a second jaw extend from the head. The first jaw has a first inclined surface defined in a first side thereof and the second jaw has a second inclined surface d... | 20040804 | 20060627 | 20060209 | 74296.0 | B25B1302 | 2 | SHAKERI, HADI | WRENCH WITH JAWS HAVING DIFFERENT TILT ANGLES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B25B | 2,004 | |
10,910,441 | ACCEPTED | Coated microbubbles for treating an aquifer or soil formations | A microporous diffuser includes a first elongated member including at least one sidewall having a plurality of microscopic openings. The sidewall defines an interior hollow portion of the member. The diffuser has a second elongated member having a second sidewall having a plurality of microscopic openings, the second m... | 1-22. (Cancelled) 23. A method comprises: forming microbubbles including an oxidizing gas entrapped by water and having a coating of hydrogen peroxide over the water. 24. The method of claim 43 wherein the microporous bubbles are introduced using a microporous diffuser. 25. The method of claim 44 wherein the microporou... | BACKGROUND This invention relates generally to water remediation systems. There is a well recognized need to clean-up contaminants that exist in ground and surface water. In particular, there is one type of contamination problem which widely exists, that is, the contamination of surface waters or subsurface waters whic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates generally to water remediation systems. There is a well recognized need to clean-up contaminants that exist in ground and surface water. In particular, there is one type of contamination problem which widely exists, that is, the contamination of surface waters or subsurface... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to an additional aspect of the present invention, a microporous diffuser includes a first elongated member including at least one sidewall having a plurality of microscopic openings, said sidewall defining an interior hollow portion of said member and a second elongated member having a sec... | 20040802 | 20060110 | 20050127 | 63101.0 | 2 | HRUSKOCI, PETER A | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF GROUNDWATER AND/OR SOIL FORMATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,910,716 | ACCEPTED | Retention and release mechanisms for fiber optic modules | A rotate-and-pull mechanism for fiber optic modules. The mechanism having a lever-actuator to unlatch and withdraw a fiber optic module from a cage assembly or a module receptacle. The lever-actuator pivotally couples to the fiber optic module so that when lever-actuator is rotated about its pivot point, the lever-actu... | 1-41. (canceled) 42. A de-latch mechanism for fiber optic modules comprising: a lever-arm actuator with a pivot point; and a pivot-arm actuator, wherein rotating the lever-arm actuator about its pivot point causes the pivot-arm actuator to rotate and release a fiber optic module from a cage assembly. 43. The de-latch m... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This United States (U.S.) patent application claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/215,965 filed on Aug. 9, 2002 by inventors Liew Chuang Chiu et al., titled “RETENTION AND RELEASE MECHANISMS FOR FIBER OPTIC MODULES”; U.S. application Ser. No. 09/939,403 filed on Aug... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Fiber optic modules can transduce electrical data signals in order to transmit optical signals over optical fibers. Fiber optic modules can also transduce optical signals received over optical fibers into electrical data signals. The size or form factor of fiber optic modules is important. The sm... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a simplified top-exploded view illustrating an optical element. FIG. 2 is a partially assembled view of an optical element, receiver printed circuit board, and transmitter printed circuit board. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a printed circuit board cage subassemb... | 20040803 | 20061010 | 20060209 | 83024.0 | G02B636 | 1 | WONG, TINA MEI SENG | RETENTION AND RELEASE MECHANISMS FOR FIBER OPTIC MODULES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G02B | 2,004 | |
10,910,806 | REJECTED | Dosage form containing carbetapentane and another drug | A pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises carbetapentane and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an additional drug. The dosage form provides a plasma concentration within the therapeutic range of the additional drug over a period which is coextensive with at least about 70% of the period over which th... | 1. A pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises (a) a first drug which is selected from carbetapentane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and (b) at least one second drug, wherein the dosage form provides a plasma concentration within a therapeutic range of the at least one second drug over a period which i... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form which contains carbetapentane and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with at least one additional active ingredient. The dosage form provides pharmaceutically suitable plasma concentrations of carbetapentane a... | <SOH> DISCUSSION OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Excessive coughing, which can be treated or ameliorated with carbetapentane is often accompanied by conditions which cannot satisfactorily be ameliorated or treated with carbetapentane, but may be treated or ameliorated by other drugs such as, e.g., expectorants, mucus t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises a first drug which is selected from one or more of carbetapentane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and at least one second drug. The dosage form provides a plasma concentration within the therap... | 20040804 | 20060209 | 66231.0 | A61K920 | 0 | AHMED, HASAN SYED | Dosage form containing carbetapentane and another drug | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | PENDING | A61K | 2,004 | ||
10,911,144 | REJECTED | Streaming video selection system and method | A system and method of broadcasting images in a communications network. Methods according to the invention include providing image content from at least one mobile content provider, coupling the image content from the mobile content provider to a network, presenting the image content from the mobile content provider fo... | 1. A method for selecting image content from a network comprising: providing image content from at least one mobile content provider; coupling said image content from said mobile content provider to the network; presenting said image content from said mobile content provider for selection; and selecting said image cont... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/493,898, filed on Aug. 8, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND The invention relates generally to the field of network broadcasting and streaming video. More specifical... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates generally to the field of network broadcasting and streaming video. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods that couple mobile streaming video over unguided media to a network for viewer selection. Today, video technology is omnipresent ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Although there are systems for providing network broadcasting, an easily and broadly accessible system operable to subscribe to a plurality of mobile video content providers for providing content for a plurality of users to select from is not available. Such a system would allow a plurality of users... | 20040804 | 20050210 | 75143.0 | 5 | AIRAPETIAN, MILA | Streaming video selection system and method | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,911,249 | ACCEPTED | Method of image transfer on a colored base | The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment. | 1. A method for transferring an image to a colored substrate, comprising: providing an image transfer sheet comprising a release layer and an image-imparting layer that comprises a polymer wherein one or more of the image-imparting layer and the release layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment or luminescen... | This application is a Continuation-In-Part of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09/391,910, filed Sep. 9, 1999. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for transferring an image onto a colored base and to an article comprising a dark base and an image with a light background on the base. I... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method for transferring an image onto a colored base and to an article comprising a dark base and an image with a light background on the base. Image transfer to articles made from materials such as fabric, nylon, plastics and the like has incre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of the present invention includes a method for transferring an image to a colored substrate. The method comprises providing an image transfer sheet comprising a release layer and an image-imparting layer that comprises a polymer. The image-imparting layer comprises ti... | 20040804 | 20101102 | 20050303 | 89140.0 | 2 | HESS, BRUCE H | IMAGE TRANSFER ON A COLORED BASE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,911,280 | ACCEPTED | Method for laying and interlocking panels | Rectangular floor panels, a fastening system for joining the panels, and a method for laying and interlocking the panels are disclosed. The panels are provided complementary, form-fitting retaining profiles extending over the length of the sides. The complementary edges of the panels allow two adjacent panels to be pos... | 1. A method for laying and interlocking floor panels provided with a first pair and a second pair of opposite panel sides, each of which pair of sides displays complementary retaining profiles extending over a length of the sides, the method comprising: (a) pivoting a first panel side of said first pair of sides of a p... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of co-pending and co-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/609,251, filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Jun. 30, 2000 entitled “Method for Laying and Interlocking Panels”, which is a continuation of PCT/DE00/00870, filed in Ge... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a method for laying and interlocking panels, particularly via a fastening system consisting of positive retaining profiles provided on the narrow sides of the panels, which extend over the length of the narrow sides and are provi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention, the object is solved by a method for laying and interlocking rectangular, plate-shaped panels, particularly floor panels, the opposite long narrow sides and opposite short narrow sides of which display retaining profiles extending over the length of the n... | 20040804 | 20060627 | 20050113 | 96916.0 | 1 | CANFIELD, ROBERT | METHOD FOR LAYING AND INTERLOCKING PANELS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,911,347 | ACCEPTED | Spin pressure power tool and apparatus | Apparatus for installing a rivet nut or the like having an intentionally threaded shaft wherein said apparatus includes a hydraulically geared power tool having an inner hydraulic fluid containing a chamber and a screw adapted to engage the threaded shaft of the nut wherein said power tool rotates said screw when actua... | 1. Apparatus for installing a rivet nut or the like having an internally threaded shaft wherein said apparatus includes a hydraulically geared power tool having an inner hydraulic fluid containing chamber and a screw adapted to engage the threaded shaft of the nut wherein said power tool rotates said screw in a first d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to power tool apparatus; and, more particularly, to a hydraulically actuated power tool and related apparatus used to install a rivet nut in a panel or the like. 2. Related Art Power tools have been used for years to install rivet nuts in panel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to power tool apparatus; and, more particularly, to a hydraulically actuated power tool and related apparatus used to install a rivet nut in a panel or the like. 2. Related Art Power tools have been used for years to install rivet n... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide spin pressure power tool apparatus for installing rivet nuts. It is a further object of this invention to provide such apparatus wherein a predetermined pressure can be set and the tip of the tool stops when such pressure is reached. Thes... | 20040803 | 20061212 | 20060209 | 66566.0 | B23P1100 | 0 | COZART, JERMIE E | SPIN PRESSURE POWER TOOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B23P | 2,004 | |
10,911,391 | ACCEPTED | Dual-mode pulse oximeter | A pulse oximeter has an integrated mode in which it operates as a plug-in module for a multiparameter patient monitoring system (MPMS). The pulse oximeter also has a portable mode in which operates separately from the MPMS as a battery-powered handheld or standalone instrument. The pulse oximeter has a sensor port that... | 1. A physiological measurement apparatus comprising: a sensor responsive to a physiological state; a measurement processor means for calculating a physiological parameter based upon said physiological state; a display means for presenting said physiological parameter to a person; a packaging means for housing said meas... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/641,542, entitled “Dual-Mode Pulse Oximeter,” filed Aug. 18, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,770,028, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/491,175 entitled “Universal/Upgrading Pulse Ox... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Oximetry is the measurement of the oxygen level status of blood. Early detection of low blood oxygen level is critical in the medical field, for example in critical care and surgical applications, because an insufficient supply of oxygen can result in brain damage and death in a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>FIG. 1 illustrates a prior art pulse oximeter 100 and associated sensor 110 . Conventionally, a pulse oximetry sensor 110 has LED emitters 112 , typically one at a red wavelength and one at an infrared wavelength, and a photodiode detector 114 . The sensor 110 is typically attached ... | 20040803 | 20090512 | 20050324 | 91768.0 | 1 | BERHANU, ETSUB D | DUAL-MODE PULSE OXIMETER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,911,655 | ACCEPTED | 2-Wire push button station control system for a traffic light controlled intersection | A 2-wire control system which communicates with a plurality of pole mounted push button stations of the kind that are found at a traffic light controlled intersection via existing pairs of underground wires over which power and data signals are transmitted so as to enable a visually impaired pedestrian to receive both ... | 1. A control system by which accessible signals are provided to pedestrians regarding the status of vehicular traffic at a traffic light controlled intersection, said control system comprising: at least one push button station located at the traffic light controlled intersection to be crossed by pedestrians, said push ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a 2-wire control system which communicates with pole mounted push button stations of the kind found at a traffic light controlled intersection via existing pairs of underground wires over which power and data signals are transmitted to enab... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a 2-wire control system which communicates with pole mounted push button stations of the kind found at a traffic light controlled intersection via existing pairs of underground wires over which power and data signals are transmi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Disclosed herein is a 2-wire push button station control system by which pole mounted push button stations that are located at a traffic light controlled intersection are provided with visual, audible and tactile accessible signals to enable both sighted and visually impaired pedest... | 20040805 | 20061205 | 20060209 | 69185.0 | G08G1095 | 1 | MEHMOOD, JENNIFER | 2-WIRE PUSH BUTTON STATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT CONTROLLED INTERSECTION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08G | 2,004 | |
10,911,846 | ACCEPTED | Tools and techniques for directing packets over disparate networks | Methods, configured storage media, and systems are provided for communications using two or more disparate networks in parallel to provide load balancing across network connections, greater reliability, and/or increased security. A controller provides access to two or more disparate networks in parallel, through direct... | 1. A controller which controls access to multiple independent disparate networks in a parallel network configuration, the disparate networks comprising at least one private network and at least one network based on the internet, the controller comprising: a site interface connecting the controller to a site; at least t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to commonly owned copending U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/355,509 filed Feb. 8, 2002, which is also incorporated herein by reference. This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/034,197 filed Dec. 28, 2001, whi... | <SOH> TECHNICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Organizations have used frame relay networks and point-to-point leased line networks for interconnecting geographically dispersed offices or locations. These networks have been implemented in the past and are currently in use for interoffice communication, data exchange... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides tools and techniques for directing packets over multiple parallel disparate networks, based on addresses and other criteria. This helps organizations make better use of frame relay networks and/or point-to-point (e.g., T1, T3, fiber, OCx, Gigabit... | 20040803 | 20080729 | 20050113 | 60851.0 | 3 | MARCELO, MELVIN C | TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR DIRECTING PACKETS OVER DISPARATE NETWORKS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,911,904 | ACCEPTED | Efficient accumulation of performance statistics in a multi-port network | Computer networks are provided with a resource efficient ability to generate link performance statistics. To calculate the average link utilization per I/O operation, a first counter accumulates the number of I/O operations processed by a link and a second counter accumulates the time required by the link to complete e... | 1. A method for computing statistics in a multi-port data network, comprising: for each port in the network: accumulating a number A of I/O operations processed by a link coupled to the port; and accumulating a time B required by the link to complete each I/O operation; selecting a time period ΔT during which statistic... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to large computer networks and, in particular, to accumulating statistics related to the performance of links associated with ports connected to the network. BACKGROUND ART In large data network environments, it is important to be able to obtain statistics about t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In large data network environments, it is important to be able to obtain statistics about the performance of input/output (I/O) operations on the physical network, such as the links which connected ports of different network devices. Statistics of interest can include the number of I/O operat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides computer networks with an ability to efficiently generate link performance statistics. To calculate the average link utilization per I/O operation, a first counter accumulates the number of I/O operations processed by a link and a second counter accumu... | 20040804 | 20061003 | 20060223 | 74852.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | KUNDU, SUJOY K | EFFICIENT ACCUMULATION OF PERFORMANCE STATISTICS IN A MULTI-PORT NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,911,963 | ACCEPTED | Multi-caliber ambidextrously controllable firearm | A multi-caliber ambidextrously controlled firearm that includes an adjustable ejection system to facilitate the ejection of spent cartridge casings from a firearm. The adjustable ejection system includes an ejection port defined by an aperture in the firearm and a deflector. The deflector is attached to the firearm to ... | 1. An improved firearm comprising: a magazine well; a magazine catch system comprising a first button accessible from a side of the firearm and a second button accessible on an opposite side of the firearm, wherein the first button and the second button are disposed above the trigger guard; and a bolt hold open system ... | CROSS-REFERENCED RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/492,378, filed Aug. 4, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to firearms. More specifically, the present invention relates to firearms that can be configured to fire different calib... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to firearms. More specifically, the present invention relates to firearms that can be configured to fire different calibers of ammunition with improved reliability in harsh environmental and firing conditions. In addition, the invention relates to im... | <SOH> BRIEF 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 firearms. In accordance with the invention as embodied and broad... | 20040804 | 20091006 | 20060720 | 60868.0 | F41A961 | 1 | CLEMENT, MICHELLE RENEE | MULTI-CALIBER AMBIDEXTROUSLY CONTROLLABLE FIREARM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41A | 2,004 | |
10,912,208 | ACCEPTED | Feet-binding apparatus for a tilting inversion exercise machine | A feet-binding apparatus for a tilting inversion exercise machine comprising an adjusting device, a control device, and an ankle holder. The adjusting device is connected to the tilting inversion exercise machine. The control device includes a pivoting member pivotably connected to the adjusting device, a ratchet fixed... | 1. A feet-binding apparatus for a tilting inversion exercise machine, said feet-binding apparatus comprising: an adjusting device having a plurality of locating holes by which said adjusting device is connected to the tilting inversion exercise machine; a control device having a pivoting member, a ratchet, a pawl, a co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to tilting inversion exercise machines and, more particularly, to a feet-binding apparatus for a tilting inversion exercise machine. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional tilting inversion exercise machine allows th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to tilting inversion exercise machines and, more particularly, to a feet-binding apparatus for a tilting inversion exercise machine. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional tilting inversion exercise machi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide an improved feet-binding apparatus for a tilting inversion exercise machine, which can easily be operated to clamp and fixedly secure the user's feet in position. Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved feet-... | 20040805 | 20060718 | 20060209 | 97478.0 | A63B2600 | 1 | BAKER, LORI LYNN | FEET-BINDING APPARATUS FOR A TILTING INVERSION EXERCISE MACHINE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,004 | |
10,912,324 | ACCEPTED | Hybrid remote control lawn mower | The present invention has two electric DC motors with gear boxes for forward/reverse/turning speed control, a gyro for fast straight line cuts, a brain comprising of microprocessors, a gas engine (typical rating being about 4.5 to 7.5 HP) to cut the grass, and an alternator to generate electricity. All heavy components... | 1. A hybrid remote control lawn mower with two rear dc motors mounted on a frame; an alternator mounted on a lawnmower deck, and a radio frequency remote control and a brain to control the speed and direction of the unit. 2. An alternator mounted on a lawnmower deck comprising of an alternator mount with a belt tension... | The invention relates to remote control lawn mowers using a hand held transmitter and a remote control lawn mower unit. The present invention is intended to minimize the physical labor effort in cutting the lawn by eliminating the need to follow behind the mower. This would be helpful to elderly people who maintain the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has two electric DC motors with gear boxes for forward/reverse/turning speed control, a gyro for fast straight line cuts, a brain comprising of microprocessors, a gas engine (typical rating being about 4.5 to 7.5 HP) to cut the grass, and an alternator to gener... | 20040805 | 20080115 | 20050210 | 98398.0 | 1 | PHAN, HAU VAN | HYBRID REMOTE CONTROL LAWN MOWER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
10,912,481 | ACCEPTED | Hierarchical management for multiprocessor system with real-time attributes | The present invention provides for controlling the power consumption of an element. A first power control command is issued by software for the element. It is determined if the power control command corresponds to an allowable power control state for that element as defined by the hardware. If the power control command... | 1. A method of controlling the activity of an element, comprising: issuing an activity control command by software for an element of the system; determining if the activity control command corresponds to an allowable activity control state for that element as defined by the hardware, and if it is, setting the activity ... | CROSS-REFERENCED APPLICATION This application relates to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “Hierarchical Management for Multiprocessor System” (Docket No. AUS920030578US1), filed concurrently herewith. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to power consumption and, more parti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In conventional technologies, there are ways of controlling power dissipation by a processing chip. For instance, states are introduced, such as on full, on slower, clock off and chip off. Examples are the “nap, doze, sleep and suspend” states in implementations of the PowerPC architecture, and t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for controlling the power consumption of an element in a multiprocessor or system-on chip environment. A first power control command is issued by software for the element. It is determined if the power control command corresponds to an allowable power ... | 20040805 | 20071120 | 20060209 | 97040.0 | G06F946 | 0 | DU, THUAN N | HIERARCHICAL MANAGEMENT FOR MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM WITH REAL-TIME ATTRIBUTES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,912,549 | ACCEPTED | Printer | A printer unit comprises a first positioning mechanism and a second positioning mechanism for positioning a platen with respect to a print head when a cover frame is closed. The first positioning mechanism is constituted to restrict a change in the position of the platen to a rotation around a first positioning fulcrum... | 1-8. (Canceled) 9. A printer comprising: a body frame; a print head provided on the body frame; a cover frame provided on the body frame movable between an open position and a closed position; a platen provided on the cover frame and opposed to the print head with a predetermined gap when the cover frame is closed; a f... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer for positioning a platen provided on a cover frame with respect to a print head provided on a body frame when the cover frame is closed. 2. Related Art In the related art, there is known a printer for storing a continuous p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer for positioning a platen provided on a cover frame with respect to a print head provided on a body frame when the cover frame is closed. 2. Related Art In the related art, there is known a printer for storing a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a printer in which a platen provided on a cover frame can be positioned with high precision with respect to a print head provided on a body frame when the cover frame is closed. This high precision can be achieved by print head eliminating... | 20040806 | 20060214 | 20050324 | 92789.0 | 1 | FERGUSON SAMRETH, MARISSA LIANA | PRINTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,912,601 | ACCEPTED | Non-entangling vena cava filter | An implantable vessel filter device having a plurality of radially expandable legs with hooks, and a center-post configured to prevent entanglement of the radially expandable legs when they are compressed against the center-post. In one variation, the filter device comprises a first set of legs, forming a first filter ... | 1. An implantable vessel filter comprising: an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end; a plurality of elongated appendages configured to extend radially from a proximal portion of said elongated body in a distal direction and away from said elongated body, the distal ends of at least some of said plurali... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A COMPACT DISK APPENDIX Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A vena cava filter is a device inserted into a blood vessel to capture particles in the blood flow. Typ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A vena cava filter is a device inserted into a blood vessel to capture particles in the blood flow. Typically the device is inserted into a major vein to prevent a blood clot from reaching the lungs. Patients who have recently suffered from trauma, heart attack (myocardial infarc... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, described herein is an implantable vessel filter with a center-post configured to prevent entanglement of the filter's radially expandable legs. This improved vessel filter may prevent the radially expandable legs from entanglement and may further prevent the hook... | 20040804 | 20100427 | 20060209 | 99161.0 | A61M2900 | 0 | TYSON, MELANIE RUANO | NON-ENTANGLING VENA CAVA FILTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,004 | |
10,912,608 | ACCEPTED | MEHTOD FOR SUBAQUEOUS ULTRASONIC CATASTROPHIC IRRADIATION OF LIVING TISSUE | A fish killing and fish tissue sanitizing apparatus includes a tank, a water feed pipe extending to the tank, and an electromechanical transducer in pressure-wave transmitting relationship to the tank for generating ultrasonic pressure waves in water contained in the tank. An electrical signal generator is operatively ... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. An ultrasonic treatment method comprising: feeding sub-micron filtered and degassed water to a tank; disposing a living organism in the water; and thereafter generating ultrasonic pressure wave vibrations in said water of a frequency range and an intensity and duration to kill the living organism an... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to a method and an associated device or apparatus for treating living tissue with ultrasonic wave energy. More specifically, this invention relates to a method and to an associated device or apparatus for catastrophic low-frequency, medium intensity ultrasonic irr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With specific reference to fish-farms, existing regulatory authorities recommend no specific method for slaughtering fish and as a result, some or all of the following techniques may be employed: 1) Asphyxiation—suffocating the fish by removal from water. Farmed trout are commonl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An ultrasonic sound pressure level of 32 Pa is not harmful to fish while a pressure level of 1,000 Pa is harmful to many fish, (Hastings, 1990) and an ultrasonic pressure of 266,000 Pa is fatal to most fish. (Norris & Mohl, 1983.) Pressure sensitivity varies with fish-species and to... | 20040805 | 20080819 | 20070719 | 98796.0 | A61H100 | 0 | ROY, BAISAKHI | MEHTOD FOR SUBAQUEOUS ULTRASONIC CATASTROPHIC IRRADIATION OF LIVING TISSUE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61H | 2,004 | |
10,912,753 | ACCEPTED | Two door electronic safe | A two door electronic safe is described wherein a bill acceptor, as well as other electronic control circuitry, and a banknote canister are partitioned in first and second compartments with access by first and second access doors, respectively, so that a service call can be made to service the bill acceptor or other el... | 1. An electronic safe comprising: a bill acceptor for accepting bills; and a bill canister for storing bills contained within a security housing, whereby: the bill acceptor is accessible from a first access door; and the bill canister is accessible from a second access door. 2. The electronic safe of claim 1 wherein sa... | The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Application Ser. No. 60/496,515 filed Aug. 20, 2003 which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to advantageous aspects of an improved electronic drop safe. More particularly, the present inv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of electronic drop safes in applications in which cash is a significant payment media results in increased security for cashiers and store managers, as well as, reducing the risk of robbery or theft of the cash stored in such safes. There are a number of products on the m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Among its several and varied aspects, one objective of the current invention is to provide an electronic drop safe with separate access to the electronic components of the safe including the bill acceptor, on the one hand, and to the cassette housing the collected currency, on the o... | 20040805 | 20090414 | 20050224 | 59194.0 | 1 | BEAUCHAINE, MARK J | TWO DOOR ELECTRONIC SAFE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,005 | ACCEPTED | Personal mobility vehicle with tiltable seat | The vehicle comprises a base and a seat moveable along a curve having a focal point. The vehicle is adjustable to position an occupant in the seat to achieve a desired position for the center of gravity of the occupant relative to the focal point of the curve. A method for minimizing effort required to tilt the seat of... | 1. A personal mobility vehicle comprising: a base; and a seat moveable along a curve having a focal point, the vehicle being adjustable to position an occupant in the seat to achieve a desired position for the center of gravity of the occupant relative to the focal point of the curve. 2. The vehicle according to claim ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/403,998, filed Mar. 31, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION This invention relates generally to land vehicles and more particularly to personal mobility vehicles... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to land vehicles and more particularly to personal mobility vehicles. Most particularly, the invention relates to a personal mobility vehicle having a tiltable seat assembly. Personal mobility vehicles with tilting seats are well known. Such vehicles ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed towards a personal mobility vehicle that overcomes the foregoing deficiencies. The vehicle comprises a base and a seat moveable along a curve having a focal point. The vehicle is adjustable to position an occupant in the seat to achieve a desired positi... | 20040806 | 20130702 | 20050602 | 65482.0 | 1 | ARCE, MARLON ALEXANDER | Personal mobility vehicle with tiltable seat | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,019 | ACCEPTED | Compositions and methods for transdermal oxybutynin therapy | The present invention provides compositions and methods for administering oxybutynin while minimizing the incidence and or severity of adverse drug experiences associated with oxybutynin therapy. In one aspect, these compositions and methods provide a lower plasma concentration of oxybutynin metabolites, such as N-dese... | 1. An oxybutynin gel formulation for topical application comprising: a therapeutically effective amount of oxybutynin; and a gel carrier, wherein the formulation has a pH of from about 4 to about 11 and wherein the oxybutynin is present as an oxybutynin free base, a pharmaceutically acceptable oxybutynin salt, or a mix... | PRIORITY This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/286,381, filed Nov. 11, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/098,752, filed Mar. 15, 2002, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,743,441, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Oral oxybutynin therapy is currently used for treating various forms of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Particularly, oxybutynin effectively treats neurogenically caused bladder disorders. Relief from such disorders is attributed to the anticholinergic and antispasmo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention provides methods of minimizing an adverse drug experience associated with oxybutynin therapy which comprises the step of administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising oxybutynin to a subject such that the ratio of area under the plasma conc... | 20040806 | 20070220 | 20051013 | 93040.0 | 2 | GHALI, ISIS A D | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL OXYBUTYNIN THERAPY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,201 | ACCEPTED | Attachment of a sling | A sling for carrying an elongate item such as a shoulder weapon having a buttstock and a forward end. In one embodiment, a bight of relatively small strap material is held in a sling swivel by a stopper mounted on the bight so that it can be passed through the sling swivel when the bight is slack, but which seats again... | 1. A rear end attachment assembly for a sling, comprising: (a) a first strap member having a first end and a second end, said second end being attached to and adjustably movable along an intermediate part of said first strap member, forming a stock-encircling loop; (b) a flexible second strap member having a pair of op... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to slings for carrying objects such as military and hunting rifles, and relates particularly to the attachment of such slings to objects to be carried. Sling swivels have long been used on military and sporting rifles and other shoulder weapons to attach slin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is related to slings for carrying objects such as military and hunting rifles, and relates particularly to the attachment of such slings to objects to be carried. Sling swivels have long been used on military and sporting rifles and other shoulder weapons to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an answer to the aforementioned shortcomings of the previously known sling attachments and slings by providing an attachment assembly for attaching an end of a sling to a sling swivel. In one preferred embodiment, a loop of relatively narrow and flexib... | 20040806 | 20060704 | 20060209 | 97533.0 | A44B2100 | 1 | SANDY, ROBERT JOHN | ATTACHMENT OF A SLING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A44B | 2,004 | |
10,913,441 | ACCEPTED | Method for low temperature bonding and bonded structure | A method for bonding at low or room temperature includes steps of surface cleaning and activation by cleaning or etching. One etching process The method may also include removing by-products of interface polymerization to prevent a reverse polymerization reaction to allow room temperature chemical bonding of materials ... | 1. A bonding method, comprising: forming first and second bonding surfaces; etching said first and second bonding surfaces; and bonding together at room temperature said first and second bonding surfaces after said etching step. 2-137. (canceled) | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to bonding of materials at room temperature and, in particular, to bonding of processed semiconductor materials, such as integrated circuit or device substrates, having activated surfaces to achieve high bonding strength adequate for su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to bonding of materials at room temperature and, in particular, to bonding of processed semiconductor materials, such as integrated circuit or device substrates, having activated surfaces to achieve high bonding strength ade... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a method for bonding materials at low or room temperature. It is another object of the invention to bond materials by cleaning and activating the bonding surfaces to promote chemical bond formation at about room temperature. It is a furthe... | 20040809 | 20080617 | 20050414 | 60812.0 | 1 | GARCIA, JOANNIE A | METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE BONDING AND BONDED STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,621 | ACCEPTED | Medical tele-robotic system | A robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is w... | 1-27 (cancelled) 28 A remote controlled robotic system that is coupled to a broadband network, comprising: a first remote control station coupled to the network; a base station coupled to said remote control station through the broadband network; and, a robot wirelessly coupled to said base station. 29 The system of cl... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics used in the medical field. 2. Background Information There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stress disorders... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics used in the medical field. 2. Background Information There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stre... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A robot that may include a camera and a monitor that are attached to a housing. The robot may also have a platform that is attached to the housing and coupled to a controller. The controller may be coupled to a broadband interface. | 20040806 | 20070116 | 20050127 | 75882.0 | 1 | MARC, MCDIEUNEL | MEDICAL TELE-ROBOTIC SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,650 | ACCEPTED | Medical tele-robotic system | A robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is w... | 1-73. (cancelled) 74. A method for monitoring a patient, comprising: storing a pre-existing video image of a patient; capturing an existing video image of the patient; and, transmitting the pre-existing video image and the existing video image to a remote control station. 75. The method of claim 74, wherein the robot i... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics used in the medical field. 2. Background Information There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stress disorders... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics used in the medical field. 2. Background Information There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stre... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A robot that may include a camera and a monitor that are attached to a housing. The robot may also have a platform that is attached to the housing and coupled to a controller. The controller may be coupled to a broadband interface. | 20040806 | 20061128 | 20050127 | 75882.0 | 1 | MARC, MCDIEUNEL | MEDICAL TELE-ROBOTIC SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,675 | ACCEPTED | Networked control system with real time monitoring | A technique for monitoring operational parameters of networked components includes storing data within each component descriptive of the component. The data is polled by a monitoring station and provides a basis for monitor views compiled in real time. The monitor views provide a view of current levels of parameters co... | 1. A method for monitoring operational parameters of a system of electrical components, the method comprising the steps of: storing in a memory circuit of each component identity data representative of an identity of the respective component in the system; sensing operational parameters of each component and processing... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of networked control and monitoring systems, such as those used in industrial automation applications. More particularly, the invention relates to a technique for conducting real time monitoring operations in a control and monitoring syste... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of networked control and monitoring systems, such as those used in industrial automation applications. More particularly, the invention relates to a technique for conducting real time monitoring operations in a control and moni... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a real time monitoring approach for industrial control applications designed to respond to these needs. The approach makes use of components which are adapted to either control or monitor operational parameters of the system, including application of e... | 20040806 | 20051220 | 20050127 | 62978.0 | 1 | DESTA, ELIAS | NETWORKED CONTROL SYSTEM WITH REAL TIME MONITORING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,744 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for increasing effective contrast ratio and brightness yields for digital light valve image projectors | The present invention is a method and apparatus for increasing the effective contrast ratio and brightness yields for digital light valve image projectors using a variable luminance control mechanism (VLCM), associated with the projector optics, for modifying the light output and provide a correction thereto; and an ad... | 1. An apparatus for improving the operation of a digital image projector, comprising: a video input board of the projector; a light engine of the projector, said light engine receiving video signals and generating a light output for at least one primary color there from; optics for transforming the light output from sa... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/493,739, filed Aug. 8, 2003, for a “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EFFECTIVE CONTRAST RATIO AND BRIGHTNESS YIELDS FOR DIGITAL LIGHT VALVE IMAGE PROJECTORS,” by E. Allen, and Provisional Patent Ap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>Heretofore, a number of patents and publications have disclosed means for controlling the intensity, contrast or dynamic range of a projection image, the relevant portions of which may be briefly summarized as follows: U.S. Pat. No. 5,386,253 to Fielding, issued Jan. 31, 1995, and inc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY <EOH>Heretofore, a number of patents and publications have disclosed means for controlling the intensity, contrast or dynamic range of a projection image, the relevant portions of which may be briefly summarized as follows: U.S. Pat. No. 5,386,253 to Fielding, issued Jan. 31, 1995, and inc... | 20040806 | 20070522 | 20050310 | 74368.0 | 10 | KOVAL, MELISSA J | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EFFECTIVE CONTRAST RATIO AND BRIGHTNESS YIELDS FOR DIGITAL LIGHT VALVE IMAGE PROJECTORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,913,818 | ACCEPTED | Four-port ground block for coaxial cable | A four-port coaxial cable ground block is provided with four angularly spaced connection ports disposed for providing sufficient access for convenient connection and tightening of four coaxial cables thereby eliminating the need for use of a plurality of ground blocks in four cable applications. Opposing left and right... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. A coaxial cable ground block apparatus for interconnecting coaxial cables and a ground wire in a satellite dish installation, said apparatus comprising: an electrically conducting ground block body having a top portion, and bottom portion and opposing left and right flanges ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS N/A STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT N/A COPYRIGHT NOTICE A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for electrically grounding a coaxial cable and, more particularly, to a multi-port ground block useful in the electrical connection and grounding of a receiver, such as satellite dish, and a plurality of coax... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, a four-port coaxial cable ground block is provided with four angularly spaced connection ports disposed for providing sufficient access for convenient connection and tightening of four coaxial cables thereby eliminating the need for us... | 20040806 | 20101130 | 20060209 | 75070.0 | H01R13648 | 1 | IMAS, VLADIMIR | FOUR-PORT GROUND BLOCK FOR COAXIAL CABLE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,004 | |
10,913,875 | ACCEPTED | Wafer for preventing the formation of silicon nodules and method for preventing the formation of silicon nodules | The present invention is directed to a wafer device method for processing same. A wafer for epitaxial deposition is backside sealed with a dopant seal layer (protection layer comprised of silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. Then, a layer of polysilicon is formed coextensively over the dopant seal layer. The polysilicon... | 1. A semiconductor wafer which resists the formation of backside or edge nodules comprising: a wafer, said wafer having a primary surface and a secondary surface opposite the primary surface; a seed layer; and a protection layer, said protection layer formed between the secondary surface of the wafer and the seed layer... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to semiconductor wafer manufacturing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wafer for preventing the formation of silicon nodules, the manufacturing of wafers for preventing the formation of silicon nodules. Still more p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to semiconductor wafer manufacturing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wafer for preventing the formation of silicon nodules, the manufacturing of wafers for preventing the formation of silicon nodules. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is a novel method that eliminates the formation of backside or edge nodules on the protection layer (dopant seal layers) during epitaxial deposition by providing a favorable seed layer over the protection layer. Additionally, the present invention does not result in a... | 20040806 | 20070731 | 20060209 | 60763.0 | B32B1304 | 0 | MULPURI, SAVITRI | WAFER FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF SILICON NODULES AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF SILICON NODULES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,004 | |
10,914,151 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for processing financial instrument deposits physically remote from a financial institution | A system that includes computer hardware, computer software, apparatus, and methodology that enables individuals, businesses, and all types of organizations (both for profit and non-profit) to capture and securely transmit check images (including, but not limited to, personal checks, business checks, travelers checks, ... | 1. A method for deposit processing at a central site a plurality of original checks deposited at a remote site with accompanying deposit information, comprising: the central site receiving deposit information for a plurality of different deposit transactions, with the deposit information for each of the different depos... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. The Field of the Invention The present invention relates to physical financial instrument processing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for remotely processing checks through electronic interaction between the physical location of the instrument and a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. The Field of the Invention The present invention relates to physical financial instrument processing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for remotely processing checks through electronic interaction between the physical location of the inst... | <SOH> SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been designed to reduce the issues associated with the physical handling of paper items by financial institutions and to improve the collections of associated funds by processing electronic images of checks as opposed to the slower method of sen... | 20040810 | 20081021 | 20050127 | 63103.0 | 9 | SUBRAMANIAN, NARAYANSWAMY | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT DEPOSITS PHYSICALLY REMOTE FROM A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,914,298 | ACCEPTED | Domed food container | A food container preferably for heated food, has a lid member and a base member. The base member has complimentary embossed portions in the bottom of the base member to engage a complimentary indented portion in the top surface of the lid member. The retaining mechanism allows containers to be stacked so as to secure e... | 1.-30. (Cancelled) 31. A food container comprising: a lid member, the lid member including a retaining mechanism; a base member including a retaining mechanism complementary with the lid member retaining mechanism; and an interlocking arrangement in the lid member and the base member that secures the base member and th... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The technical character of the present invention relates in general to food containers used in storing and displaying heated foods and pertains more particularly to chicken roaster containers. The food container of this invention is an improvement over conventional chicken roaster packages i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The technical character of the present invention relates in general to food containers used in storing and displaying heated foods and pertains more particularly to chicken roaster containers. The food container of this invention is an improvement over conventional chicken roaste... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments, including the technical features of the invention for which protection is sought, are illustrated and described herein and include a food container generally comprising a base and a lid, which have the features as herein described. The food container of the present inve... | 20040809 | 20070717 | 20050113 | 67971.0 | 1 | BRADEN, SHAWN M | DOMED FOOD CONTAINER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,914,384 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle cargo bed extender | An improved truck bed extender particularly adapted for ease of installation and removal. When not being used to extend the truck bed, the extender is advantageously adapted to quickly and easily create a secondary storage area. In one embodiment, the extender includes a first side wall, a second side wall, a connectin... | 1. A vehicle bed extender for use with a vehicle having an open storage bed having a rear end, a first upstanding side panel to one side of said bed having an inner side, a second upstanding side panel to an opposite side of said bed having an inner side and a tailgate, a first mounting station fixed with respect to sa... | This invention relates to an improved truck bed extender and, in particular, to a truck bed extender particularly adapted for ease of installation and removal. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/091,623, filed Jul. 2, 1998, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/022,951, filed Feb. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Pick-up trucks are extremely popular. One of their primary advantages is the ability to haul loads in the storage bed located behind the cab of the vehicle. Unfortunately, often the storage bed is of an undesirable configuration for the load being transported. In particular, it i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is an improved truck bed extender which is particularly adapted for ease of installation and removal. When not being used to extend the truck bed, the extender is advantageously adapted to quickly and easily create a secondary storage area. Another aspect of th... | 20040809 | 20060620 | 20050120 | 70588.0 | 4 | PEDDER, DENNIS H | VEHICLE CARGO BED EXTENDER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,914,510 | ACCEPTED | Filter arrangement; sealing system; and methods | A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The co... | 1-20. (Canceled) 21. An air cleaner comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a removable and replaceable filter element oriented in said housing; said filter element including: (i) a media construction having: first and second ends; a first flow face at the first end; and a second flow face at the second end; (A) the media withi... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/258,481, filed Feb. 26, 1999. The specification of Ser. No. 09/258,481 is incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This disclosure concerns filter constructions for engines and methods of f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Gas streams often carry particulate material therein. In many instances, it is desirable to remove some or all of the particulate material from a gas flow stream. For example, air intake streams to engines for motorized vehicles or power generation equipment, gas streams directed... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>This disclosure describes an engine air flow system. The air flow system comprises a filter element construction including a media pack and a sealing system. In preferred configurations, the sealing system will have a frame arrangement and a seal member, where the frame arrangement... | 20040809 | 20071204 | 20050324 | 68076.0 | 2 | PHAM, MINH CHAU THI | FILTER ARRANGEMENT; SEALING SYSTEM; AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,914,630 | ACCEPTED | Stand-up CT scanner | A CT scanner according to the present invention is particularly useful for scanning the spine and extremities, such as knees, and ankles, especially while the patient is in an upright position. The CT scanner generally includes a source and detector that are rotatable about a generally upright axis. The source and dete... | 1. A CT scanner comprising: a generally upright rail; a carriage movable along the rail; an x-ray source rotatably mounted to the carriage; and an x-ray detector mounted opposite the source and rotatable with the source. 2. The CT scanner of claim 1 further including an inner ring, the CT scanner further including an o... | This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/493,289 filed Aug. 7, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to CT scanners and more particularly to a CT scanner that is particularly useful for scanning the spine and extremities, such as knees, and ankles, especi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to CT scanners and more particularly to a CT scanner that is particularly useful for scanning the spine and extremities, such as knees, and ankles, especially while the patient is in an upright position. Conventional CT scanners require the patien... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A CT scanner according to the present invention is particularly useful for scanning the spine and extremities, such as knees, and ankles, especially while the patient is in an upright position. The CT scanner generally includes a source and detector that are rotatable about a genera... | 20040809 | 20070529 | 20050310 | 58120.0 | 1 | ARTMAN, THOMAS R | STAND-UP CT SCANNER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,914,715 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for making margin-sensitive price adjustments in an integrated price management system | The present invention presents systems and methods generating margin sensitive pricing quotation in an integrated price adjustment system including: a) selecting products in selected product sets; b) providing pricing data corresponding to the products in selected product sets; c) providing guidance elements for produc... | 1. A method of generating margin sensitive pricing quotation in an integrated price adjustment system comprising: a) selecting at least one product in a selected product set; b) providing pricing data corresponding to the at least one product in the selected product set; c) providing at least one guidance element for t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed on ______ by ______ entitled “SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PRICING PRODUCTS”. The content of that application is incorporated herein by reference. Application Ser. No. ______ to ______ is related to U.S. patent ap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>At least two goals of creating pricing models are to analyze price behavior and to apply that analysis to real time transactions in order to preserve what are increasingly becoming narrower profit margins in complex transactions. Systems like, for example, SAP™, attempt to manage and control busi... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention presents systems and methods generating margin sensitive pricing quotation in an integrated price adjustment system including: a) selecting products in selected product sets; b) providing pricing data corresponding to the products in selected product sets; c) providing guidance... | 20040809 | 20110322 | 20060209 | 68698.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | NELSON, FREDA ANN | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING MARGIN-SENSITIVE PRICE ADJUSTMENTS IN AN INTEGRATED PRICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,914,823 | ACCEPTED | Structure of air-packing device | An air-packing device has an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product in a container box. The air-packing device is configured by first and second plastic films which are bonded at predetermined portions thereby creating a plurality of air containers, each of the air containers having a plurality of ser... | 1. An air-packing device inflatable by compressed air for protecting a product therein, comprising: first and second thermoplastic films superposed with each other where predetermined portions of the first and second thermoplastic films are bonded, thereby creating a plurality of air containers, each of the air contain... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a structure of an air-packing device for use as packing material, and more particularly, to a structure of an air-packing device and check valves incorporated therein for achieving an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product from a shock or impact occurre... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a distribution channel such as product shipping, a styroform packing material has been used for a long time for packing commodity and industrial products. Although the styroform package material has a merit such as a good thermal insulation performance and a light weight, it h... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a structure of an air-packing device for packing a product that can minimize a mechanical shock or vibration to the product by covering the whole product. It is another object of the present invention to provide a struc... | 20040810 | 20070123 | 20060216 | 98976.0 | B65D8102 | 1 | MOHANDESI, JILA M | STRUCTURE OF AIR-PACKING DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,004 | |
10,914,880 | ACCEPTED | Oven including smoking assembly in combination with one or more additional food preparation assemblies | An oven is disclosed having a first food preparation apparatus in the form of a convection heat source and/or a steam production assembly and/or a radiating heat source, and a second food preparation apparatus in the form of a smoking assembly. The oven can operate at least one of the food preparation apparatus simulta... | 1. An oven capable of preparing food product utilizing a first and second food preparation process, the oven comprising: a heating cavity defining an interior including an apparatus for supporting food product disposed therein, and a door providing selective access to the interior; a first food preparation assembly ope... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/493,697, filed Aug. 8, 2003, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a cooking ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to a cooking apparatus, and in particular to a commercial oven capable of performing multiple food preparation processes. Conventional steamers are suitable for preparing various food types by introducing steam into a cooking chamber to coo... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention provides an oven capable of preparing food product utilizing a first and second food preparation process. The oven includes a heating cavity defining an interior including an apparatus for supporting food product disposed therein. A door pr... | 20040809 | 20070102 | 20050310 | 71421.0 | 1 | PELHAM, JOSEPH MOORE | OVEN INCLUDING SMOKING ASSEMBLY IN COMBINATION WITH ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL FOOD PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,915,034 | ACCEPTED | Wireless building control architecture | On a first level of the wireless building automation architecture, sensors and associated actuators communicate directly. The sensor performs control processes appropriate for the sensor and regardless of the type of actuator being used. The actuator performs control processes specific to the actuator regardless of the... | 1. A control system for wireless building automation control, the control system comprising: a first wireless network in a building having first wireless communications protocol; and a second wireless network in the building having a second wireless communications protocol, the first wireless communications protocol di... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to building automation systems. In particular, a wireless building control architecture implements automation of building systems. Building automation systems include heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, security systems, fire systems, or other systems. The ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to building automation systems. In particular, a wireless building control architecture implements automation of building systems. Building automation systems include heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, security systems, fire systems, or other s... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>By way of introduction, the preferred embodiments described below include methods and systems for wireless building automation control. The wireless architecture maximizes control capabilities and optional or available communications paths. On a first level of the wireless architecture, sensor... | 20040809 | 20101228 | 20060209 | 90633.0 | H04L1226 | 3 | AJIBADE AKONAI, OLUMIDE | WIRELESS BUILDING CONTROL ARCHITECTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,004 | |
10,915,575 | ACCEPTED | Light emitting panel assemblies | Optical assemblies include a light emitter having at least one layer of a transparent film, sheet or plate through which light emitted by the light emitter passes. A pattern of deformities of well defined shape on or in at least one side of the film, sheet or plate control an output ray angle distribution of light emit... | 1. An optical film assembly comprising at least a light emitter and at least one layer of film, wherein light emitted from at least one surface of the light emitter passes through the film, a pattern of deformities of well defined shape that are projections or depressions on or in at least one side of the film for cont... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/784,527, filed Feb. 23, 2004, which is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/256,275, filed Feb. 23, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,481, dated Mar. 30, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent applicati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally, as indicated, to light emitting panel assemblies each including a transparent panel member for efficiently conducting light, and controlling the light conducted by the panel member to be emitted from one or more light output areas along the lengt... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the light emitting panel assemblies include a light emitting panel member having a light transition area in which at least one light source is suitably mounted for transmission of light to the light input surface of the panel member. I... | 20040810 | 20080129 | 20050113 | 98727.0 | 1 | SEMBER, THOMAS M | LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,915,638 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor component and method of manufacture | An insulated gate semiconductor device (100) having reduced gate resistance and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor device (100). A gate structure (112) is formed on a major surface (104) of a semiconductor substrate (102). Successive nitride spacers (118, 128) are formed adjacent the sidewalls of the gate str... | 1-19. (canceled) claim 20. A semiconductor component, comprising: a semiconductor material of a first conductivity type and having a major surface; a gate structure over a portion of the major surface, the gate structure having a top surface and first and second sides; a first nitride spacer adjacent the first side of ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates, in general, to semiconductor components and, more particularly, to the gate resistance of semiconductor components. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Semiconductor device manufacturers are constantly improving device performance while lowering their cost of manufacture. One way ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Semiconductor device manufacturers are constantly improving device performance while lowering their cost of manufacture. One way manufacturers have reduced costs has been to shrink the sizes of the devices so that more devices can be made from a single semiconductor wafer. Howeve... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention satisfies the foregoing need by providing a semiconductor component and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component that provides sufficient gate silicon for silicide formation to reduce gate resistance. In accordance with one aspect, the present inv... | 20040809 | 20050823 | 20050113 | 98631.0 | 2 | TRAN, MAI HUONG C | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,915,666 | ACCEPTED | Automated wafer defect inspection system and a process of performing such inspection | An automated defect inspection system has been invented and is used on patterned wafers, whole wafers, broken wafers, partial wafers, sawn wafers such as on film frames, JEDEC trays, Auer boats, die in gel or waffle packs, MCMs, etc. and is specifically intended and designed for second optical wafer inspection for such... | 1-5. (Cancelled) 6. An automated system for inspecting a substrate such as a wafer in any form including whole patterned wafers, sawn wafers, broken wafers, and wafers of any kind on film frames, dies, die in gel paks, die in waffle paks, multi-chip modules often called MCMs, JEDEC trays, Auer boats, and other wafer an... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/092923 and 60/092701, filed on Jul. 15, 1998, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/352,564, filed on Jul. 13, 1999. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to defect inspe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to defect inspection systems for the semiconductor industry. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated defect inspection system for patterned wafers, whole wafers, sawn wafers such as on film frames, JEDEC tr... | <SOH> OBJECTIVES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an objective of the present invention to provide an automated inspection system that replaces the current manual inspection process. It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a new, state of the art 2 nd optical inspection system. It is furth... | 20040810 | 20100601 | 20050113 | 62591.0 | 2 | STREGE, JOHN B | AUTOMATED WAFER DEFECT INSPECTION SYSTEM AND A PROCESS OF PERFORMING SUCH INSPECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,915,672 | ACCEPTED | Environmental condition detector with audible alarm and voice identifier | Due to the presence of various environmental condition detectors in the home and businesses such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, natural gas detectors, etc., each having individual but similar sounding alarm patterns, it can be difficult for occupants of such dwellings to immediately determine the specif... | 1-21. (cancelled) 22. An ambient condition detector comprising: first and second, ambient condition sensors; control electronics coupled to the sensors wherein the electronics emits at least two, different, unalterable pre-established alarm indicating tonal, output patterns wherein each pattern includes predetermined s... | This application is in reference to Provisional Patent Application 60/117,307 and Disclosure Document 415668. BACKGROUND FOR THE INVENTION Field of Invention The present invention relates to environmental condition detection for dwellings including smoke detection, carbon monoxide gas detection, natural gas detection, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND FOR THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Described herein is the Environmental Condition Detector with Audible Alarm and Voice Identifier invention, which comprises an environmental condition detector, such as a smoke detector, carbon monoxide gas detector, natural gas detector, propane detector, or any combination detecto... | 20040810 | 20070102 | 20050113 | 89393.0 | 1 | LAU, HOI CHING | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION DETECTOR WITH AUDIBLE ALARM AND VOICE IDENTIFIER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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