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10,942,326 | ACCEPTED | Squirting toy | A squirting toy is comprised of a cylindrical housing and a piston that slides within to force water into or out of the housing via a hole therein. The housing is encased within a polyethylene closed cell foam shell. The shell is non-absorbing, so that the foam remains buoyant and keeps the gun afloat indefinitely when... | 1. An encasement for a partially hollow squirting toy comprised of a soft material that has buoyancy sufficient to keep the toy afloat in water when the toy is filled to its maximum capacity with water. 2. The encasement of claim 1 wherein said soft material is closed-cell polymer foam. 3. The encasement of claim 1 whe... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a water squirting apparatus for use at play. More specifically, it is a soft floating tubular piston type squirt gun for use such as in a swimming pool or swimming area by participants in or adjacent to the water. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION Squirt guns are we... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Squirt guns are well known in many forms in the prior art. Numerous squirt guns and squirting toys are made and have been made over the years for use by persons while swimming in or standing adjacent to a swimming pool, which are adapted to quickly take in water from ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a squirting toy that is housed within a polyethylene (PE) closed cell foam shell. The closed cell shell is non-absorbing, so that the foam remains buoyant and keeps the gun afloat indefinitely. The foam is soft, so that the gun is not a safety hazard ... | 20040916 | 20071016 | 20060323 | 58800.0 | A63H318 | 5 | KINDRED, KRISTIE MAHONE | SQUIRTING TOY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63H | 2,004 | |
10,942,467 | ACCEPTED | Top-down floor cleaning system | A system including a method and apparatus for cleaning and/or disinfecting floor surfaces. A floor service trolley defines container receptacles and a soiled mop cloth receptacle. A plurality of mop cloth containers are individually removably supported by the container receptacle and define an upper sealing rim. A clos... | 1. A method for cleaning floors, comprising: providing a container defining a mop cloth compartment and providing a floor service trolley defining at least one container receptacle and having a soiled mop cloth receptacle; placing within the mop cloth compartment a plurality of clean mop cloths and a quantity of floor ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for cleaning floors, particularly the large dimension floor surfaces of commercial establishments, such as schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, restaurants and the like, where floor cleaning... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for cleaning floors, particularly the large dimension floor surfaces of commercial establishments, such as schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, restaurants and the like, where fl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a principal feature of the present invention to provide a novel floor cleaning and disinfecting system employing re-useable mopping cloths composed of microfiber material and which are pre-saturated with a floor cleaning and disinfecting solution by placing new or cl... | 20040916 | 20090407 | 20060316 | 75629.0 | A47L1350 | 0 | CHAUDHRY, SAEED T | TOP-DOWN FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47L | 2,004 | |
10,942,726 | ACCEPTED | Frame for a patty-forming apparatus | A frame structure is provided for a reciprocating mold plate type food product forming apparatus. The frame structure includes an angular strut configuration for resisting horizontal reciprocating forces caused by the reciprocating mold plate and associated drive, and a tie rod arrangement for resisting separation-reac... | 1. A frame structure for a reciprocating mold plate type food product forming apparatus, wherein the forming apparatus comprises at least one hydraulically driven pump that includes a pump piston driven into a pump cylinder by a driving mechanism, and a reciprocating drive and connected to a mold plate, comprising a fr... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/503,354, filed Sep. 16, 2003, and U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/515,585, filed Oct. 29, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Use of pre-processed foods, both in homes and in restaurants, has created a demand for high-capacity automa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Use of pre-processed foods, both in homes and in restaurants, has created a demand for high-capacity automated food processing equipment. That demand is particularly evident with respect to hamburgers, molded steaks, fish cakes, and other molded food patties. Food processors util... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A frame structure for a reciprocating mold plate type food product forming apparatus includes an angular strut configuration for resisting horizontal reciprocating forces caused by the reciprocating mold plate and associated drive, and a tie rod arrangement for resisting reaction fo... | 20040916 | 20080115 | 20050407 | 64612.0 | 1 | EWALD, MARIA VERONICA | FRAME FOR A PATTY-FORMING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,942,742 | ACCEPTED | Financial transaction approval system and method | A method of sale including processing a plurality of purchases to be sold to a consumer, identifying a consumer financial account held by a financial institution, receiving authorization from the financial institution to enable payment for the plurality of purchases from the consumer financial account, and providing th... | 1. A method of sale comprising: processing with a processor a plurality of purchases to be sold to a consumer at a point of sale; identifying a consumer financial account held by a financial institution; receiving authorization from the financial institution to enable payment for the plurality of purchases from the con... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Payments for goods and services with data cards, such as credit cards and debit cards, has become increasingly popular in recent years due in part to the ease and speed of performing data card transactions. For example, in retail settings, goods and/or services to be purchased are first ente... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Payments for goods and services with data cards, such as credit cards and debit cards, has become increasingly popular in recent years due in part to the ease and speed of performing data card transactions. For example, in retail settings, goods and/or services to be purchased ar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of sale. The method of sale includes processing a plurality of purchases to be sold to a consumer, identifying a consumer financial account held by a financial institution, receiving authorization from the financial institution... | 20040916 | 20090331 | 20060316 | 99434.0 | G06F1760 | 1 | ELISCA, PIERRE E | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION APPROVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,942,766 | ACCEPTED | Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker | A method comprises the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewing machine; and discarding the disposable brew basket... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. (canceled) 17. (canceled) 18. (canceled) 19. For use with a coffee dispenser having a water reservoir, a location for a brew basket, and an electrical heating element for heating water for dispensing into a brewing reservoir within which coffee is brewed; a combination comprising: (a) at least one ... | This is a divisional patent application of application Ser. No. 10/136,543, filed May 1, 2002, now pending. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to electric coffee brewing machines. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel single-use, disposable brew basket for an electric coffee make... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For years, drip-type electric brewing machines have been used as an efficient means for making coffee. In general, these electric coffee brewing machine include a cold water reservoir, an electric resistance heating element for heating the water, and a reusable plastic brew baske... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to improve the efficiency of drip-type electric coffee brewing machines, and to reduce the time required for appropriately maintaining such machines. It is a more specific object of the invention to provide a single-use, disposable brew baske... | 20040916 | 20071225 | 20050714 | 94388.0 | 2 | ALEXANDER, REGINALD | DISPOSABLE BREW BASKET FOR ELECTRIC COFFEE MAKER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,942,795 | ACCEPTED | Structure of driving unit in drum type washing machine | Structure of driving unit in a drum type washing machine including a tub mounted inside of a cabinet, a drum mounted inside of the tub, a shaft connected to the drum mounted inside of the tub for transmission of a driving force from a motor to the drum, a front bearing and a rear bearing mounted on an outer circumferen... | 1. A motor for an electrical appliance, comprising: a stator; a rotor rotatably mounted around the stator, wherein the rotor has a rear wall and a side wall integrally formed of steel, and wherein magnets are mounted on an inner surface of the sidewall; a connector coupled to the rotor, wherein the connector is formed ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a drum type washing machine, and more particularly, to a structure of a driving unit in a drum type washing machine. 2. Background of the Invention In general, a drum type washing, making washing by using friction between a drum rota... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a drum type washing machine, and more particularly, to a structure of a driving unit in a drum type washing machine. 2. Background of the Invention In general, a drum type washing, making washing by using friction between... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a structure of a driving unit in a drum type washing machine that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. An object of the present invention is to provide a structur... | 20040917 | 20050705 | 20050317 | 86435.0 | 1 | MULLINS, BURTON S | STRUCTURE OF DRIVING UNIT IN DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,942,963 | ACCEPTED | Cold beverage server method and apparatus | A method and apparatus for serving a cold drink including a base with a rim, a cooling puck having at least an upper surface to conform to a lower surface of the base of a serving container and a flat base surface to fit within said rim of the base. The cooling puck is preferably composed of a plastic shell and contain... | 1. An apparatus for serving a beverage in a cold condition, said apparatus comprising: a base having a lower, generally flat, surface and an upper, generally flat surface, with a retaining rim; a cooling puck shell having a flat base and a side wall operable to fit within and generally conform with the interior of said... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the maintenance of a beverage in a cold or cool state during consumption. More specifically, this invention relates to an enhanced method and apparatus for keeping at least the bottom portion of a served beverage in a cooled condition w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To achieve at least some of the foregoing objects, the subject invention comprises a base or holder that operably carries a frozen gel puck. The base can take the form of a generally square coaster made from cardboard or polystyrene foam or other plastic material with a central circ... | 20040917 | 20061024 | 20060323 | 98435.0 | F25D308 | 1 | JONES, MELVIN | COLD BEVERAGE SERVER METHOD AND APPARATUS | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | F25D | 2,004 | |
10,942,994 | ACCEPTED | Ice maker fill tube assembly | An ice maker assembly in a refrigerator freezer includes a fill tube for transporting liquid to a mold. The freezer includes an outer wall spaced apart from an inner wall, with a plenum formed therebetween. An opening is formed within the inner wall, through which the fill tube extends with a clearance. Warm air genera... | 1-4. (canceled) 5. An ice maker assembly comprising: a mold cavity for collecting liquid to be frozen; and a fill tube for transporting liquid to the mold cavity, said fill tube including at least one vent formed along its length, wherein the at least one vent includes a plurality of axially spaced vents for a ventilat... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention pertains to the art of refrigerators, and, more particularly, to a fill tube arrangement for an ice maker assembly provided in a freezer of a refrigerator. 2. Discussion of the Prior Art Providing automatic ice makers in household refrigerators... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention pertains to the art of refrigerators, and, more particularly, to a fill tube arrangement for an ice maker assembly provided in a freezer of a refrigerator. 2. Discussion of the Prior Art Providing automatic ice makers in household r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a fill tube arranged for an ice maker assembly in a freezer compartment of a refrigerator, wherein the fill tube functions to transport liquid from a reservoir to a mold. The freezer includes an outer wall spaced apart from an inner wall, and a p... | 20040917 | 20050712 | 20050210 | 59658.0 | 2 | ALI, MOHAMMAD M | ICE MAKER FILL TUBE ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,943,151 | ACCEPTED | Bonding tool with resistance | A resistive bonding tool tip comprising a resistive material with a resistance low enough to prevent a discharge of a charge to a device being bonded and high enough to avoid current flow large enough to damage the device being bonded is disclosed. | 1. A resistive bonding tool tip comprising resistive material for use in bonding machines for connecting leads on integrated circuit bonding pads, wherein the resistive material has a resistance low enough to discharge a small voltage in a device being bonded at a rate of less than 5 milliamps of current and high enoug... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part and claims the priority benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/650,169 filed Aug. 27, 2003 entitled “Dissipative Ceramic Bonding Tool Tip” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/036,579 filed Dec. 31, 2001... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to bonding tool tips with resistance and, more particularly, to bonding tool tips with 500 to 99,999 ohms of resistance for bonding electrical connections. 2. Description of the Prior Art Integrated circuits are typically attached ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Bonding tools with 500 to 99,999 ohms of resistance for bonding electrical connections to bonding pads on electrical devices are disclosed. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, the range of resistance needs to be lower as the electro-static discharge (ESD) vol... | 20040915 | 20060425 | 20050526 | 59165.0 | 1 | EDMONDSON, LYNNE RENEE | BONDING TOOL WITH RESISTANCE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,943,253 | ACCEPTED | Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker | A method comprises the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewing machine; and discarding the disposable brew basket... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. (canceled) 14. (canceled) 15. (canceled) 16. (canceled) 17. (canceled) 18. (canceled) 19. A method of supplying in-room coffee service to hotel g... | This is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 10/136,543, filed May 1, 2002, now pending. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to electric coffee brewing machines. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel single-use, disposable brew basket for an electric coffee maker. BA... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For years, drip-type electric brewing machines have been used as an efficient means for making coffee. In general, these electric coffee brewing machine include a cold water reservoir, an electric resistance heating element for heating the water, and a reusable plastic brew baske... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to improve the efficiency of drip-type electric coffee brewing machines, and to reduce the time required for appropriately maintaining such machines. It is a more specific object of the invention to provide a single-use, disposable brew baske... | 20040916 | 20070821 | 20050804 | 59702.0 | 2 | WEIER, ANTHONY J | METHOD EMPLOYING A DISPOSABLE BREW BASKET FOR AN ELECTRIC COFFE MAKER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,943,348 | ACCEPTED | Multiple lid closure with open lid retention feature | A dispensing closure system is provided with two or more dispensing apertures and two or more pivotable lids. Each lid can be selectively opened and retained in a fully opened orientation. In a preferred form of the invention, the lids are incorporated in a top that is snap-fitted into a closure body which defines the ... | 1. A dispensing closure system for a container that has an interior where a product may be stored, said dispensing closure system comprising: (A) a body for accommodating communication with said container interior and including (1) a deck having (a) a deck first portion that includes a first dispensing region defining ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX Not applicable. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a system for dispensing a material from a container. The invention is particularly suitab... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The dispensing closure system of the present invention can accommodate designs that include one or more of the above-discussed desired features. According to one aspect of the present invention, a dispensing closure system is provided for a container that has an interior where... | 20040917 | 20061017 | 20060323 | 60572.0 | A47G1924 | 0 | NGO, LIEN M | MULTIPLE LID CLOSURE WITH OPEN LID RETENTION FEATURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47G | 2,004 | |
10,943,389 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for ozination of grain | A method for treating grain comprising circulating concentrated ozone through an evenly distributed column of grain to maintain a concentration of between 50 and 100 ppm. | 1. A process for treating grain in-situ comprising the steps: a) pulling a gas stream from the top of a grain containment area to the bottom of the container; b) introducing ozone into the top of the container sufficient to maintain a concentration of between 35 and 200 ppm throughout the entire grain containment area;... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/243,558, filed Sep. 13, 2002, which claims priority to provisional application No. 60/323,900, filed Sep. 21, 2001. BACKGROUND Field of the Invention Traditional methods for treating grain involve the fumigation o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Field of the Invention Traditional methods for treating grain involve the fumigation of the grain with toxic chemicals such as phosphine and methyl bromide. Both of these fumigation techniques have been effective at killing insects, however, they do pose a danger to those who come in contact with... | <SOH> SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of some embodiments of the present invention to provide a method for treating grain for fungus, mold, bacteria, dust, and insects by exposing the grain to a high concentration of ozone for an extended period of time. The present invention utilizes a power... | 20040917 | 20061121 | 20050526 | 61240.0 | 1 | CHOI, FRANK I | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OZINATION OF GRAIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,943,447 | ACCEPTED | DRIVE UNIT MOUNT FOR RECIPROCATING SLAT CONVEYOR | Transverse frame members (14, 16) extend across and are connected to longitudinal frame members (10, 12). Frame member (14) divides longitudinal frame members (10, 12) into major and minor parts (20, 22, 24, 26). The minor parts (24, 26) are braced by gussets (70, 72) which extend between the minor parts (24, 26) and a... | 1. A mounting frame for an assembly of linear hydraulic motors, each having a cylinder component and a piston component, said cylinder component having a closed first end and an opposite second end, said piston component including a piston rod projecting out from the second end of its cylinder component, and said mount... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to reciprocating slat conveyors. More particularly, it relates to the provision of a lightweight mounting frame for the hydraulic drive components of a reciprocating slat conveyor, and to the drive unit formed by the frame and hydraulic drive components. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIO... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Reciprocating slat conveyors in the patent literature are disclosed by my U.S. Pat. No. 4,474,285, granted Oct. 2, 1984, by my U.S. Pat. No. 4,793,469, granted Dec. 27, 1988, and by my U.S. Pat. No. 5,984,076, granted Nov. 16, 1999. A common denominator of the conveyors disclosed... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The mounting frame of the present invention is for an assembly of linear hydraulic motors, each of which has a cylinder component and a piston component. The cylinder component has a closed first end and an opposite second end. The piston component includes a piston rod that p... | 20040917 | 20060418 | 20060323 | 67679.0 | B65G2504 | 1 | BIDWELL, JAMES R | DRIVE UNIT MOUNT FOR RECIPROCATING SLAT CONVEYOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65G | 2,004 | |
10,943,542 | ACCEPTED | Aerosol medication inhalation system | An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss either in the apparatus or... | 1. An apparatus for aerosol medication delivery, comprising: a holding chamber having a first and second ends, the first end being adapted to accept a source of aerosol medicament; and a mouthpiece member provided at the second end of the holding chamber, for delivering aerosol medicament to a subject, the mouthpiece m... | BACKGROUND The present invention is directed to apparatus for delivering aerosol medicament to a subject in need of the medicament. Delivery systems start with an aerosol-generating device. One common example of such devices is a pressurized metered dose inhaler (MDI). MDIs use pressurized gases to disperse medicament ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention is directed to apparatus for delivering aerosol medicament to a subject in need of the medicament. Delivery systems start with an aerosol-generating device. One common example of such devices is a pressurized metered dose inhaler (MDI). MDIs use pressurized gases to disperse... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention provides a mouthpiece with a valve for controlling the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The mouthpiece includes a housing that defines a passage through which the medicament flows to the subject. The housing has a one-piece valve ... | 20040917 | 20090721 | 20050224 | 94629.0 | 1 | DOUGLAS, STEVEN O | AEROSOL MEDICATION INHALATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,943,692 | ACCEPTED | Selectively-extendable modular lighting fixture and method | A modular, linear-type lighting fixture may include an elongate housing having lengthwise ends, and a pair of endplates adapted for sealing attachment to either lengthwise end of the housing, each of the endplates having respective perimeter surfaces adapted for attachment to any one of a bridge adapted for angularly-d... | 1. A modular lighting fixture comprising: first and second elongate housings each having ends; first and second pairs of endplates respectively mated with the ends of the first and second elongate housings, the endplates each having a peripheral rim; and a bridge adapted for joining one of the endplates of the first el... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 10/156,423, filed May 28, 2002. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to a lighting fixture and, more particularly, to a modular lighting fixture adaptable for being implemented in various shapes and configura... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many different types of lighting fixtures, including elongate fixtures for various applications and locations, are known in the art. Such fixtures have been installed for illuminating stores, offices, supermarkets, schools, hospitals, banks, and other interior and exterior areas.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to an aspect of the invention, a modular lighting fixture includes first and second elongate housings each having ends, first and second pairs of end plates respectively mated with the ends of the first and second elongate housings, the end plates each having a peripheral ... | 20040917 | 20060110 | 20050224 | 97337.0 | 5 | SAWHNEY, HARGOBIND S | SELECTIVELY-EXTENDABLE MODULAR LIGHTING FIXTURE AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,944,214 | ACCEPTED | Heat shield | The present invention relates to a heat shield for pipes and tubes that is flexible, has an interior insulating layer, and has an exterior reflective layer. A shield may include a flap extending from the shield body for covering a portion of the component not already covered by the shield body. The interior layer faces... | 1. A heat shield for conduit comprising: a single, continuous shield body sheet comprising an interior layer and an exterior layer, first and second ends, and first and second side edges, the shield body sheet being flexible so to adapt to various conduit cross-sectional shapes and sizes and directional changes of the ... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional application no. 60/503,707 filed Sep. 17, 2003. Application Ser. No. 60/503,707 is hereby incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a heat shield for insulating pipes and tubes. More particularly, the invention relates to a heat s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known in the art that maintaining high exhaust temperatures and low intake temperatures for combustion engines increases the horsepower thereby produced. It is also well known in the art that pipe insulation reduces heat transfer, which both maintains internal pipe tem... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a heat shield for pipes and related engine components comprising an adaptable shield body sheet having an interior layer and an exterior layer and a means of securing the shield body to a pipe or tube. In a second embodiment, the heat shield further comprise... | 20040917 | 20061226 | 20050602 | 60095.0 | 1 | HOOK, JAMES F | HEAT SHIELD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,944,232 | ACCEPTED | Universal jig/work holding fixture and method of use | A universal jig/work holding fixture for precision manual reaming of valve bores within a transmission valve body, or other work piece is disclosed. The universal jig/work holding fixture includes a tool holder (i.e. jig) having universal swiveling movement in all axes, which allows precise axial alignment of a reaming... | 1) A universal jig/work holding fixture for use in combination with a reaming tool, said universal jig/work holding fixture comprising: a bed plate having a flat surface for mounting a work piece thereon; a jig plate attached in perpendicular relation to said bed plate, said jig plate including height-adjusting means f... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/504,467 filed Sep. 17, 2003 entitled Universal Jig/Work Holding Fixture. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The present invention relates to automatic transmissions for land vehicles and,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to automatic transmissions for land vehicles and, more particularly, to a universal jig/work holding fixture and reaming method for the repair of worn valve bodies and pumps of FORD, GENERAL MOTORS, and other similar automatic transmissions. Automatic tr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention provides a universal jig/work holding fixture for precision manual reaming of valve bores within an OE valve body or pump, which can be achieved by a service technician in a repair shop environment. This is accomplished with the present jig/holding... | 20040917 | 20070522 | 20060518 | 66168.0 | B23B3500 | 1 | HOWELL, DANIEL W | UNIVERSAL JIG/WORK HOLDING FIXTURE AND METHOD OF USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B23B | 2,004 | |
10,944,254 | ACCEPTED | Acetone solvate of dimethoxy docetaxel and its process of preparation | This invention discloses and claims an acetone solvate of dimethoxydocetaxel or 4-acetoxy-2α-benzoyloxy-5β,20-epoxy-1-hydroxy-7β,10β-dimethoxy-9-oxotax-11-en-13α-yl (2R,3S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate and its preparation by crystallization from an aqueous/acetone solution. | 1. An acetone solvate of 4-acetoxy-2α-benzoyloxy-5β,20-epoxy-1-hydroxy-7β,10β-dimethoxy-9-oxotax-11-en-13α-yl (2R,3S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate. 2. An acetone solvate of 4-acetoxy-2α-benzoyloxy-5β,20-epoxy-1-hydroxy-7β,10β-dimethoxy-9-oxotax-11-en-13α-yl (2R,3S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/519,895, filed Nov. 14, 2003 and benefit of priority of French Patent Application No. 03/11,016, filed Sep. 19, 2003, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the acetone solvate of dimethoxydocetaxel or 4-acetoxy-2α-benzoyloxy-5β,20-epoxy-1-hydroxy-7β,10β-dimethoxy-9-oxotax-11-en-13α-yl (2R,3S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate and to its process of prepa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It has been found that the acetone solvate of 4-acetoxy-2α-benzoyloxy-5β,20-epoxy-1-hydroxy-7β,10β-dimethoxy-9-oxotax-11-en-13α-yl (2R,3S)-3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate is fully characterized from a chemical viewpoint. | 20040917 | 20070710 | 20050324 | 63770.0 | 11 | RAHMANI, NILOOFAR | ACETONE SOLVATE OF DIMETHOXY DOCETAXEL AND ITS PROCESS OF PREPARATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,944,337 | ACCEPTED | Pneumatic assembly for a paintball gun | A pneumatic assembly preferably includes a compressed gas storage area, a firing valve, and a bolt arranged along substantially the same horizontal axis. A valve retainer, a compressed gas storage area housing, and a bolt assembly are preferably arranged to form a substantially contiguous assembly housing. The firing v... | 1. An in-line pneumatic assembly for a paintball gun, comprising: a gas storage area configured to receive compressed gas from a regulated gas supply; a valve comprising a first surface area and a second surface area, wherein the first surface area is smaller than the second surface area, wherein the first surface area... | This application is a continuation of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/114,915, filed Apr. 1, 2002, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/302,821, filed Jul. 3, 2001, the contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to pneumatic launching devices. More specifically, however, this invention relates primarily to pneumatic paintball guns (or “markers”) for use in the sport of paintball. In the sport of paintball, it is generally desirable to have a gun that is a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, an in-line pneumatic assembly for a pneumatic launching device (such as a paintball gun) preferably includes a gas storage area, a valve, and a bolt. The gas storage area can be configured to receive compressed gas from a regulated gas supply through a port in the... | 20040916 | 20050607 | 20050210 | 80369.0 | 3 | CHAMBERS, TROY | PNEUMATIC ASSEMBLY FOR A PAINTBALL GUN | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,944,371 | ACCEPTED | Food oven | An improved food oven apparatus and related methods for preparing food utilizing digitally controlled heating elements and a smoker unit. User-operable controls in communication with a digital controller allow for independent control of the heating elements and the smoker unit. One or more electric fans can be provided... | 1. A food oven apparatus comprising: a housing having a first oven compartment therein; a first support member positionable within the first compartment for holding food to be prepared within the first compartment; a first heating element disposed within the first compartment for heating the first compartment, the firs... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS U.S. Pat. No. 4,474,107 is incorporated by reference herein. STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY. SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the rise of the number of prepared meals being served to the general public through food service establishments inc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the rise of the number of prepared meals being served to the general public through food service establishments including restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores, there is a need for food service establishments to be able to prepare food in a convenient, efficient ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, roughly described, relates to an improved oven apparatus and related methods for preparing food utilizing digitally controlled heating elements and a smoker unit. In one embodiment, a food oven apparatus is provided comprising a housing having one or mor... | 20040917 | 20070327 | 20060323 | 71421.0 | F24C1532 | 1 | PELHAM, JOSEPH MOORE | FOOD OVEN | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F24C | 2,004 | |
10,944,993 | ACCEPTED | System and software of enhanced pharmaceutical operations in long-term care facilities and related methods | A system, software and related methods of enhanced pharmaceutical operations in long term care facilities are provided. An embodiment of a system includes a long-term care facility pharmacy group management server, long-term care facility pharmacy management software associated with the long-term care facility pharmacy... | 1. A system of enhanced pharmaceutical operation services for a plurality of long-term care facilities, the system comprising: a first data processing and management computer including a first memory to store data therein to thereby define a long-term care facility pharmacy group management server; long-term care facil... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of and priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/516,678, filed on Nov. 3, 2003, titled “System and Software of Enhanced Pharmaceutical Operations in Long-Term Care Facilities and Related Methods,” incorporated herein by reference in its entir... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the nursing home, retirement home, assisted living facility, and other long-term care industries in general and, more particularly, to pharmaceutical operations within nursing homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, embodiments of the present invention advantageously provide a system, software and methods for enhancing pharmaceutical operations in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement homes, and other long-term care facilities. Embodiments of the presen... | 20040920 | 20100413 | 20050505 | 66297.0 | 3 | COLLINS, MICHAEL | SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE OF ENHANCED PHARMACEUTICAL OPERATIONS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AND RELATED METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,945,017 | ACCEPTED | Cargo tie-down system | A cargo restraint system comprising, a network of restraining tie-down arms having interconnected common proximal extremities and a plurality of distal extremities, said network arranged to form an angle between each arm, the vertex of said angle being congruent with the common proximal extremities, with a first fasten... | 1. A method of restraining cargo on a surface having at least two spaced apart anchoring points, including the steps of, attaching the vertex of a first angularly bifurcated restraining strap having two distal extremities to one of the surface anchor points, attaching the first ends of each of two first tie-down straps... | This application is a Divisional Application of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/318,505 filed on Dec. 14, 2002. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for restraining cargo that is being transported on a truck, a railroad flat car or in an aircraft. BACKGROUND OF THE INVE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Increasing concern about the safety and efficiency of state-of-the-art methods of restraining in-transit cargo has led to increased government regulation and changing industry practice. It is recognized that continued reliance on past practices and currently available equipment w... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The apparatus of the present invention includes a multi-armed tie-down strap, where the arms angularly converge to a common vertex that is equipped with a single fastener for attachment to one of the anchoring points located on or in the bed of the transport device, such as a flat bed t... | 20040921 | 20070508 | 20050210 | 94390.0 | 1 | GORDON, STEPHEN T | CARGO TIE-DOWN SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,945,150 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for the automatic generation of speech features for scoring high entropy speech | A method and system for automatically generating a scoring model for scoring a speech sample are disclosed. One or more training speech samples are received in response to a prompt. One or more speech features are determined for each of the training speech samples. A scoring model is then generated based on the speech ... | 1. A method of automatically generating a scoring model for scoring a speech sample, the method comprising: receiving one or more training speech samples in response to a prompt; determining one or more speech features for each of the training speech samples; and generating a scoring model based on the speech features,... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to the field of speech recognition and assessment. Specifically, the invention relates to scoring and assigning a score to speaking performances in an automated fashion by computing features characterizing non-native speech based on the output of a speech recognit... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The increasing availability and performance of computer-based testing has greatly increased the feasibility of assessing language proficiency. However, doubts regarding the feasibility of assessing speaking proficiency remain. Recognizing the speech of language learners is particularly difficult ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Before the present methods, systems and materials are described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodologies, systems and materials described, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose ... | 20040920 | 20080624 | 20060406 | 99908.0 | G10L1506 | 0 | HERNANDEZ, JOSIAH J | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF SPEECH FEATURES FOR SCORING HIGH ENTROPY SPEECH | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10L | 2,004 | |
10,945,182 | ACCEPTED | Image sensor and method for manufacturing the same | The present invention discloses an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same which is capable of increasing the light-collection efficiency of a photodiode. The image sensor comprises: at least one photodiode formed on a semiconductor substrate; multilayer interlayer insulating films formed on the photodiode... | 1. An image sensor, comprising: at least one photodiode formed on a semiconductor substrate; multi-layer interlayer insulating films formed on the photodiode and stacked in at least two layers so that the density of the upper interlayer insulating film becomes lower than that of the lower interlayer insulating film as ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to an image sensor, which is capable of increasing the light-collection efficiency of a photodiode, and a method for manufacturing the same. 2. Descripti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to an image sensor, which is capable of increasing the light-collection efficiency of a photodiode, and a method for manufacturing the same. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is designed in consideration of the problems of the prior art, and therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide an image sensor which can improve the light-collection efficiency of the photodiode with an increased transmittance of vertical ligh... | 20040920 | 20080429 | 20050331 | 82628.0 | 2 | KO, TONY | IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,945,189 | ACCEPTED | Industrial controller automation interface | An automation interface is provided for interacting with industrial controllers. The automation interface provides for programming, editing, monitoring and maintenance of industrial controllers programmatically from a local or remote location. The automation interface component is adapted to communicate with industrial... | 1. A system that facilitates interaction with an industrial controller, comprising: an automation interface component that facilitates communications with an industrial controller to facilitate uploading to and downloading from the industrial controller a control program, and editing of the control program while in the... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/928,623 entitled “INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLER AUTOMATION INTERFACE” and filed Aug. 13, 2001, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally rela... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Industrial controllers are special purpose computers used for controlling factory automation devices. Under the direction of a stored program, a processor of the industrial controller examines a series of inputs reflecting the status of a controlled process or device and changes ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the invention nor delin... | 20040920 | 20061031 | 20050217 | 93224.0 | 1 | PATEL, RAMESH B | INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLER AUTOMATION INTERFACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,945,386 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle-carried rack for bicycles | A rack is disclosed for supporting at least one bicycle in position. The rack includes a base, two beams pivotally connected with the base, at least one supporting device attached to each of the beams in order to support one wheel of the bicycle, a post pivotally connected with the base and a hooking device attached to... | 1. A rack for holding at least one bicycle in position, the rack comprising a base, two beams pivotally connected with the base, at least one supporting device attached to each of the beams in order to support one wheel of the bicycle, a post pivotally connected with the base and a hooking device attached to the post i... | FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a vehicle-carried rack for bicycles. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Referring to FIG. 11, a conventional rack includes a first frame 100 and a second frame 200. The first frame 100 includes a U-shaped element 110 and two rectilinear elements 120. The U-shaped element 110 inc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Referring to FIG. 11 , a conventional rack includes a first frame 100 and a second frame 200 . The first frame 100 includes a U-shaped element 110 and two rectilinear elements 120 . The U-shaped element 110 includes two ends each for receiving an end of one rectilinear element 120 . ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, a rack is provided for holding at least one bicycle in position. The rack comprising a base, two beams pivotally connected with the base, at least one supporting device attached to each of the beams in order to support one wheel of the bicycle, a post... | 20040920 | 20070710 | 20050324 | 86120.0 | 5 | SKURDAL, COREY NELSON | VEHICLE-CARRIED RACK FOR BICYCLES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,945,511 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for computing virtual concatenation group bandwidth data | The invention comprises a method and apparatus for computing virtual concatenation group bandwidth data of at least one virtual concatenation group. Specifically, the method comprises determining at least one elementary path of which at least one virtual concatenation group is composed, determining elementary path data... | 1. A method, comprising: determining at least one elementary path of which at least one virtual concatenation group is composed; determining elementary path data associated with said at least one elementary path; and computing virtual concatenation group bandwidth data using said elementary path data. 2. The method of ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the field of network performance monitoring and, more specifically, to the computation of bandwidth data in networks supporting dynamic bandwidth changes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The optical networks of today typically use static paths which may take from minutes to d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The optical networks of today typically use static paths which may take from minutes to days to provision, and which often remain unchanged for days to months. The paths, which are typically set up by a service provider using central management systems, are often contiguously con... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various deficiencies of the prior art are addressed by the present invention comprising methods and apparatus for computing virtual concatenation group bandwidth data of at least one virtual concatenation group. Specifically, a method according to one embodiment comprises determinin... | 20040920 | 20100427 | 20060323 | 63250.0 | H04L1256 | 0 | PARK, JUNG H | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTING VIRTUAL CONCATENATION GROUP BANDWIDTH DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,004 | |
10,946,396 | ACCEPTED | Operator warning system and method for improving locomotive operator vigilance | Disclosed is an operator warning system for use in connection with a locomotive having a horn system with a horn activation actuator and a horn device for producing a noise. The operator warning system includes an onboard computer system with a database having grade crossing data and locomotive data thereon. The onboar... | 1. An operator warning system for use in connection with a locomotive having a horn system with a horn activation actuator and a horn device configured to produce a noise, the operator warning system comprising: an onboard computer system including a database including grade crossing data and locomotive data, the onboa... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/437,514, filed May 14, 2003, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to locomotive ho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to locomotive horn systems and other similar warning systems that ensure safety as a locomotive traverses a track and, in particular, to an operator warning system and method that improves the vigilance of the loco... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an operator warning system and method for improving locomotive operator vigilance that overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art. It is another object of the present invention to provide an operator warning system and... | 20040921 | 20080708 | 20050526 | 95321.0 | 3 | ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE | OPERATOR WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING LOCOMOTIVE OPERATOR VIGILANCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,946,548 | ACCEPTED | Telecommunications network for remote patient monitoring | A communications network for providing continuous patient monitoring to provide critical care services from a remote location. A plurality of patient monitoring stations with associated patient monitoring instrumentation is connected over a communications network to a command center to which data flows continuously for... | 1. A hospitalized patient care system comprising: a telecommunication network; monitoring stations comprising monitoring equipment adapted to monitor data elements from geographically dispersed hospitalized patients and to send the monitored data elements to a remote command center via the telecommunications network, w... | BACKGROUND This invention relates generally to a communication system for medical applications and monitoring of equipment used in the care of hospitalized patients. More particularly this invention uses a telecommunications network to provide a real-time, continuous data transfer from patient monitoring equipment into... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates generally to a communication system for medical applications and monitoring of equipment used in the care of hospitalized patients. More particularly this invention uses a telecommunications network to provide a real-time, continuous data transfer from patient monitoring eq... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An embodiment of the present invention uses a telecommunications network to facilitate real-time, continuous assessment of hospitalized patients in geographically dispersed locations. For the purpose of this and other embodiments of the present invention, a “hospitalized patient” refers to a person ... | 20040921 | 20070814 | 20060406 | 76871.0 | G08B2300 | 2 | BLOUNT, ERIC | TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOR REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,004 | |
10,946,557 | ACCEPTED | Automated process for isolating and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence | An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations, or modules, in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in reaction receptacles. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a specimen sample, incubating the sam... | 1. A method for processing and amplifying a target nucleic acid sequence present in a fluid sample, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) combining together in an open-mouthed receptacle vessel a solid support material and a fluid sample for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to permit a target nu... | This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 09/985,064 filed Nov. 1, 2001, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/303,030 filed Apr. 30, 1999 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,335,166), which in turn claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/083,927 filed May 1, 1998, the disclosures of which are here... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>None of the references described or referred to herein are admitted to be prior art to the claimed invention. Diagnostic assays are widely used in clinical diagnosis and health science research to detect or quantify the presence or amount of biological antigens, cell abnormalitie... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-described needs are addressed by an automated clinical analyzer constructed and operated in accordance with aspects of the present invention. In general, the automated clinical analyzer integrates and coordinates the operation of various automated stations, or modules, inv... | 20040922 | 20090714 | 20050616 | 63736.0 | 2 | LU, FRANK WEI MIN | AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A TARGET NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,946,679 | ACCEPTED | Inkjet printhead heater chip with asymmetric ink vias | An inkjet printhead heater chip has an ink via asymmetrically arranged in a reciprocating direction of inkjet printhead movement. The ink via has two sides and a longitudinal extent substantially parallel to a print medium advance direction. A column of fluid firing elements exists exclusively along a single side of th... | 1. A heater chip for an inkjet printhead, comprising: a chip centroid; a column of fluid firing elements; and a sole ink via with two sides having a longitudinal extent, said column of fluid firing elements existing exclusively along one of said two sides wherein a via centroid of said sole ink via is substantially off... | This application is a Divisional Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/334,157 filed on Dec. 30, 2002 entitled “Inkjet Printhead Heater Chip With Asymmetric Ink Vias.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to inkjet printheads. In particular, it relates to a heater chip thereof having asymme... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The art of printing images with inkjet technology is relatively well known. In general, an image is produced by emitting ink drops from an inkjet printhead at precise moments such that they impact a print medium at a desired location. The printhead is supported by a movable print... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-mentioned and other problems become solved by applying the principles and teachings associated with the hereinafter described inkjet printhead heater chip having asymmetric ink vias. In one embodiment, an inkjet printhead heater chip has an ink via asymmetrically arranged ... | 20040922 | 20060718 | 20050224 | 89870.0 | 2 | JACKSON, JUANITA DIONNE | INKJET PRINTHEAD HEATER CHIP WITH ASYMMETRIC INK VIAS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,946,680 | ACCEPTED | Inkjet printhead heater chip with asymmetric ink vias | An inkjet printhead heater chip has an ink via asymmetrically arranged in a reciprocating direction of inkjet printhead movement. The ink via has two sides and a longitudinal extent substantially parallel to a print medium advance direction. A column of fluid firing elements exists exclusively along a single side of th... | 1. An inkjet printhead, comprising: a substantially rectangular heater chip having two long and short ends and at least three substantially parallel ink vias, said at least three substantially parallel ink vias being disposed closer to one of said two short ends. 2. The inkjet printhead of claim 1, wherein said substan... | This application is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/334,157 filed on Dec. 30, 2002 entitled “Inkjet Printhead Heater Chip With Asymmetric Ink Vias.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to inkjet printheads. In particular, it relates to a heater chip thereof having asym... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The art of printing images with inkjet technology is relatively well known. In general, an image is produced by emitting ink drops from an ink-jet printhead at precise moments such that they impact a print medium at a desired location. The printhead is supported by a movable prin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-mentioned and other problems become solved by applying the principles and teachings associated with the hereinafter described ink-jet printhead heater chip having asymmetric ink vias. In one embodiment, an inkjet printhead heater chip has an ink via asymmetrically arranged... | 20040922 | 20060321 | 20050224 | 89870.0 | 2 | JACKSON, JUANITA DIONNE | INKJET PRINTHEAD HEATER CHIP WITH ASYMMETRIC INK VIAS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,946,916 | ACCEPTED | Hydraulic friction fluid heater and method of using same | A method and apparatus for heating a portion of a subsea structure is provided. The method includes pumping a fluid through a length of tubing such that the temperature of the fluid increases. The temperature increase of the fluid is created by friction in the tubing, and may be also be created by at least one pressure... | 1. A method for heating a portion of a subsea structure, comprising: pumping a fluid through a closed loop; and transferring heat from the fluid to a subsea structure. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the fluid is selected from the group consisting of seawater, water glycol, and mineral oil. 3. The method of claim 1, ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for providing heat to a subsea pipeline or other structure, and more particularly relates to a hydraulic friction fluid heater for providing heat to a subsea pipeline or other structure. There often arises a need for heat to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for providing heat to a subsea pipeline or other structure, and more particularly relates to a hydraulic friction fluid heater for providing heat to a subsea pipeline or other structure. There often arises a need ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method and apparatus for heating a portion of a subsea structure is provided. The method includes pumping a fluid through a length of tubing such that the temperature of the fluid increases. The temperature increase of the fluid is created by friction in the tubing, and may be als... | 20040922 | 20060502 | 20050324 | 66434.0 | 1 | NEUDER, WILLIAM P | HYDRAULIC FRICTION FLUID HEATER AND METHOD OF USING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,026 | ACCEPTED | Optical viewing system and adaptor therefor | An optical viewing system includes first, second and third image modifying devices together with an adaptor assembly for connecting the image modifying devices together. The adaptor assembly has first and second clamping portions. The first clamping portion is connected to the first and second image modifying devices a... | 1. An adaptor assembly for connecting electrically powered image modifying devices together, the adaptor assembly comprising: a first image modifying device; a first clamping portion having a first electrical connector for mechanical and electrical connection to a second electrically operated image modifying device; a ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/505,319 filed on Sep. 23, 2003, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to optical devices, and more particularly to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to optical devices, and more particularly to an optical assembly and system for transferring image information from one image modifying device to another image modifying device. It is often necessary to either replace or modify optical assemblies, such as f... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an adaptor assembly for connecting electrically powered image modifying devices together comprises a first image modifying device and first and second clamping portions. The first clamping portion has a first electrical c... | 20040922 | 20050830 | 20050324 | 75510.0 | 1 | PERKEY, WILLIAM B | OPTICAL VIEWING SYSTEM AND ADAPTOR THEREFOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,055 | ACCEPTED | Laser systems useful in medicine and dentistry | A laser system useful in medicine or dentistry that includes a removable fiber module that manages fiber dispensing to avoid damage to or waste of fiber. | 1. A laser system useful in medicine or dentistry comprising: a housing, a laser module within said housing, said laser module being capable of producing laser light which is usable for therapeutic purposes in medicine or dentistry, a fiber module, said fiber module being attachable to and removable from said housing, ... | I. BACKGROUND A. Field Medical and dental surgical and therapeutic laser systems are disclosed herein. B. Background Various light sources have been used in medicine and dentistry for surgery and therapeutics. II. Summary Semiconductor-based laser systems are provided that are useful for tissue cutting and therapeutics... | <SOH> I. BACKGROUND <EOH>A. Field Medical and dental surgical and therapeutic laser systems are disclosed herein. B. Background Various light sources have been used in medicine and dentistry for surgery and therapeutics. | <SOH> II. Summary <EOH>Semiconductor-based laser systems are provided that are useful for tissue cutting and therapeutics in medical and dental treatment environments. | 20040922 | 20090203 | 20060323 | 65935.0 | A61B1818 | 6 | JOHNSON III, HENRY M | LASER SYSTEMS, WITH A FIBER STORAGE AND DISPENSING UNIT, USEFUL IN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,004 | |
10,947,117 | ACCEPTED | Convection based cooking apparatus with improved draft chimney | A draft chimney for a convention based apparatus. The draft chimney comprises a flue at least partially defining a path of convection airflow through at least a portion of the interior of a cabinet. The flue passes convection airflow to the exterior of the cabinet. | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A cooking apparatus comprising: a cabinet having surfaces that define a cabinet interior and including a hood and a lower container; a heating chamber located within the cabinet interior and including at least one air inlet; an indirect cooking chamber located within the cabinet interior and having... | This application is a continuation-in-part of pending application Ser. No. 09/329,690 filed Jun. 10, 1999 entitled “A Convection Based Cooking Apparatus with Improved Air Flow.” TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to convection based ovens, grills and similar cooking apparatus and, more specifically, to a con... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Convection based cooking apparatus operate on the principle that hot air rises. A heating element generates hot air within a cabinet of the cooking device. The hot air generated by the heating element is drawn over a cooking surface inside the cabinet. Typically, an elongated dra... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the above-identified problem by providing an improved draft chimney for convention based cooking apparatus. The improved draft chimney of the present invention is substantially contained within the confines of the cabinet of the cooking apparatus. Genera... | 20040922 | 20080122 | 20050512 | 72078.0 | 1 | BECKER, DREW E | CONVECTION BASED COOKING APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED DRAFT CHIMNEY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,183 | ACCEPTED | System and methods for transparent encryption | Conventional SSL termination devices support secure connections only to a predetermined destination address. An SSL termination device accepts a plaintext connection and associate it to a secure connection to an arbitrary destination endpoint by intercepting a connection request from the local subnetwork, identifying t... | 1. A method for secure transport comprising: intercepting an outgoing connection attempt; identifying a destination from the outgoing connection attempt; establishing a secure connection using the identified destination from the connection attempt; establishing the attempted outgoing connection by terminating the outgo... | BACKGROUND Computer networks often employ encryption techniques for security against unwanted dissemination of information and malicious interception or corruption of data transported thereby. Encryption involves performing a predetermined mathematical computation on the data to render it unintelligible prior to transm... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Computer networks often employ encryption techniques for security against unwanted dissemination of information and malicious interception or corruption of data transported thereby. Encryption involves performing a predetermined mathematical computation on the data to render it unintelligible pri... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Conventional security measures employ technology such as public key encryption for message traffic between users. Such conventional security measures require an exchange of security parameters between recipients, and often involve a third party such as a certificate authority (CA). Since the convent... | 20040922 | 20090120 | 20060323 | 70957.0 | H04L900 | 0 | GELAGAY, SHEWAYE | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSPARENT ENCRYPTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,004 | |
10,947,324 | ACCEPTED | Snag-resistant fishing lure | The snag-resistant fishing lure is a snag-free fishing lure designed to minimize the chances of the lure becoming ensnared. The lure has a jig and a blade attached to the blade in a configuration that limits the side-to-side movement of the blade, thereby preventing the jig from rolling to a hook-downward position pron... | 1. A snag-resistant fishing lure, comprising: a jig having a weighted body, a fishing hook extending rearward from the weighted body, and an eyelet extending forward from the body; a blade having a plurality of edges, the edges including at least a first edge, the blade having a mounting hole defined therein along and ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/556,240, filed Mar. 25, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to fishing lures. More particularly, the invention is a snag-resistant fishing l... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to fishing lures. More particularly, the invention is a snag-resistant fishing lure having a blade member uniquely attached to a weighted jig body to substantially minimize the risk of losing the lure to an underwater snag a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The snag-resistant fishing lure comprises a blade member uniquely attached to a weighted jig body to substantially minimize the risk of losing the lure to an underwater snag and to provide an intense vibrating action as movement through water displaces the blade from side to side. T... | 20040923 | 20091208 | 20050929 | 95688.0 | 2 | ARK, DARREN W | SNAG-RESISTANT FISHING LURE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,498 | ACCEPTED | Method of early physical design validation and identification of texted metal short circuits in an integrated circuit design | A method and computer program product for early physical design validation and identification of texted metal short circuits in an integrated circuit design includes steps of: (a) receiving as input a representation of an integrated circuit design; (b) receiving as input a physical design rule deck that specifies rule ... | 1. A method comprising steps of: (a) receiving as input a representation of an integrated circuit design; (b) receiving as input a physical design rule deck that specifies rule checks to be performed on the integrated circuit design; (c) generating a specific rule deck from the physical design rule deck wherein the spe... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the design of integrated circuits. More specifically, but without limitation thereto, the present invention relates to methods of verifying an integrated circuit design to ensure adherence to process rules and overall manuf... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the design of integrated circuits. More specifically, but without limitation thereto, the present invention relates to methods of verifying an integrated circuit design to ensure adherence to process rules and o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the present invention, a method of early physical design validation and identification of texted metal short circuits in an integrated circuit design includes steps of: (a) receiving as input a representation of an integrated circuit design; (b) receiving as input a... | 20040922 | 20061212 | 20060323 | 92423.0 | G06F1750 | 24 | WHITMORE, STACY | METHOD OF EARLY PHYSICAL DESIGN VALIDATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF TEXTED METAL SHORT CIRCUITS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,947,514 | ACCEPTED | Vent chamber | A device is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the device includes a fluid ejection mechanism, a reservoir, and a pump configured to pump fluid between the fluid ejection mechanism and the reservoir. A vent chamber is fluidly coupled to the reservoir. | 1. A device, comprising: a fluid ejection mechanism; a reservoir; a pump configured to pump fluid between the fluid ejection mechanism and the reservoir; a vent chamber fluidly coupled to the reservoir, the vent chamber having a port exposed to atmosphere. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the fluid ejection mechanism ... | BACKGROUND In inkjet printing, froth is sometimes generated as ink travels through an ink delivery system. This froth may be undesirable in some applications where it is difficult to print with froth. Also, the froth may consume volume within the ink supply system that could otherwise be consumed by ink. BRIEF DESCRIPT... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In inkjet printing, froth is sometimes generated as ink travels through an ink delivery system. This froth may be undesirable in some applications where it is difficult to print with froth. Also, the froth may consume volume within the ink supply system that could otherwise be consumed by ink. | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a portion of an imaging device in accordance with an example embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a portion of an imaging device in accordance with another example embodiment. FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a vent ... | 20040922 | 20100601 | 20060323 | 97205.0 | B41J217 | 1 | MRUK, GEOFFREY S | VENT CHAMBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,004 | |
10,947,682 | ACCEPTED | Blending jar apparatus | A blending apparatus includes an articulable housing operatively coupled to one or more switches to actuate a blending motor. Upon mounting a mixing jar and associated lid on top of the housing, downward pressure is placed on the lid/jar assembly which places, in turn, downward pressure on the housing. Such downward pr... | 1-19. (canceled). 20. An apparatus, comprising: a blending jar, the blending jar comprising: a bottom wall with a central axis; four side walls extending from the bottom wall; a fifth truncated wall disposed between two of the four side walls; a handle secured to the blending jar at the truncated fifth wall; wherein th... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to blending devices, and more particularly to blending devices capable of high-volume, rapid-succession production of blended beverages. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Food processors and blending devices have existed for many years. One example of a blending device is shown a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Food processors and blending devices have existed for many years. One example of a blending device is shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,655,834, which is incorporated in its entirety by this reference. Food processors and blending machines are being used now more than ever, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a blending apparatus which includes an articulable housing that pivots relative to a surface, which may be a stationary base or the surface supporting the blending apparatus, to actuate at least one switch to initiate a blending cycle. As the switch ... | 20040923 | 20051227 | 20050217 | 71982.0 | 3 | COOLEY, CHARLES E | BLENDING JAR APPARATUS WITH TRUNCATED WALL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,711 | ACCEPTED | Substituted acetic acid derivatives | The present invention relates generally to substituted acetic acid derivatives and methods of using them. | 1. A compound having the formula: wherein: R1 is —OH, —OC1-C8 alkyl, or NH2; R2 and R3 are, independently, hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl, —CH2—C3-C6 cycloalkyl, —CH2-pyridinyl, phenyl, or benzyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, —CH2—C3-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, heteroaryl, or —CH2-heteoraryl; X is wherein: ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/505,913 filed Sep. 25, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to substituted acetic acid derivatives and methods of usi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to substituted acetic acid derivatives and methods of using them. The serine protease inhibitor PAI-1 is one of the primary inhibitors of the fibrinolytic system. The fibrinolytic system includes the proenzyme plasminogen, which is converted to the active e... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides substituted acetic acid derivatives and methods of using them. In certain embodiments, substituted acetic acid derivatives of the present invention include those compounds of the following formula: wherein: R 1 is —OH, —OC 1 -C 8 alkyl, or NH 2 ; R 2 and R 3 are, indep... | 20040923 | 20080812 | 20061102 | 60795.0 | A61K31405 | 0 | YOO, SUN JAE | SUBSTITUTED ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,004 | |
10,947,754 | ACCEPTED | Audio system and method | An audio system and method are disclosed. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an electronic device having a display, a digital satellite receiver, and a housing component at least partially defining a cavity in which the digital satellite receiver is secured. The system ... | 1. An audio system, comprising: an electronic device including a display, a digital satellite receiver, and a housing component at least partially forming a cavity in which the digital satellite receiver is secured; a device interface system that comprises a sound system connector and a mount; the sound system connecto... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/537,812 filed on Mar. 28, 2000, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to an audio system and method. BACKGROUND The first commercial radio stations in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The first commercial radio stations in the United States began operation around 1920. Today, there may be as many as 12,000 radio stations in the United States programming in several distinct formats. When broadcasting their respective signals, these radio stations often use an analog signal, whi... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>A more complete understanding of the present embodiments and advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate like features, and wherein: FIG. 1 depicts... | 20040923 | 20081021 | 20050505 | 74233.0 | 2 | GELIN, JEAN ALLAND | AUDIO SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,755 | ACCEPTED | Audio system and method | An audio system and method are disclosed. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an electronic device having a display, a memory, an audio file player, and a housing component at least partially defining a cavity in which the memory and the audio file player are secured. In... | 1. An audio system, comprising: an electronic device having a display, a memory, an audio file player, and a housing component at least partially defining a cavity in which the memory and the audio file player are secured; a playlist engine operable to maintain a first playlist and a second playlist, wherein the first ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/537,812 filed ch 28, 2000, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to an audio system and method. BACKGROUND The first commercial radio stations in the ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The first commercial radio stations in the United States began operation around 1920. Today, there may be as many as 12,000 radio stations in the United States programming in several distinct formats. When broadcasting their respective signals, these radio stations often use an analog signal, whi... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>A more complete understanding of the present embodiments and advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate like features, and wherein: FIG. 1 depicts... | 20040923 | 20080129 | 20050303 | 76816.0 | 11 | WASHINGTON, ERIKA ALISE | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER TO AN AUTOMOBILE SOUND SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,778 | ACCEPTED | Wellhead isolation tool and method of fracturing a well | A wellhead assembly is provided including a first tubular member, a hanger mounted within the first tubular member and an annular member coupled to the outer surface of the hanger. The assembly also includes a second tubular member mounted to the annular member and surrounding a portion of the hanger. A method is also ... | 1. A wellhead assembly comprising: a first tubular member; a hanger mounted within the first tubular member; an annular member coupled to the outer surface of the hanger; and a second tubular member mounted to the annular member and surrounding a portion of the hanger. 2. The assembly as recited in claim 1 further comp... | CROSS-REFERENCED TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority and is based upon U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/506,461, filed on Sep. 26, 2003, and is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/462,941 filed on Jun. 17, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part application of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to wellhead equipment, and to a wellhead tool for isolating wellhead equipment from the extreme pressures and abrasive materials used in oil and gas well stimulation and to a method of using the same. Oil and gas wells often require remedial actions ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one exemplary embodiment, a wellhead assembly is provided including a first tubular member, a hanger mounted within the first tubular member and an annular member coupled to the outer surface of the hanger. The assembly also includes a second tubular member mounted to the annular... | 20040923 | 20090224 | 20050505 | 63165.0 | 2 | THOMPSON, KENNETH L | WELLHEAD ISOLATION TOOL AND METHOD OF FRACTURING A WELL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,947,831 | ACCEPTED | Power-assisted cart retriever with attenuated power output | The present invention is a motorized shopping cart retriever that includes a controller that attenuates the power provided to the drive system of the retriever to prevent the retriever from being utilized to move an excessively heavy load of shopping carts. By preventing the retriever and carts from being subjected to ... | 1. A shopping cart retriever comprising: an electric motor; a drive system powered by the electric motor; a controller adapted to provide power to the electric motor and including a first power limit and a second power limit; and a throttle control in communication with the controller, wherein the first power limit is ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/505,546, which was filed Sep. 23, 2003 and is hereby incorporated in its entirety into the present application. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to devices and methods for assist... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Retrieving shopping carts in large parking lots is primarily a manual task. Workers push or pull a column of stacked wheeled shopping carts from various collection areas located throughout the parking lots. The longer the column of carts being pushed or pulled, the more difficult... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, in one embodiment, is a motorized shopping cart retriever that includes an electronic controller configured to attenuate the power output of the retriever's drive system. Attenuating the power output of the drive system provides load control and reduces the ri... | 20040923 | 20080624 | 20050512 | 79319.0 | 1 | SWENSON, BRIAN L | POWER-ASSISTED CART RETRIEVER WITH ATTENUATED POWER OUTPUT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,948,031 | ACCEPTED | Portable electric pool cleaner | A hand-held, electrically-powered pool cleaner includes a body and a nozzle for suctioning pool water. The body has a filter, an impeller and motor, rechargeable batteries, and a handle for carrying the body and for maneuvering the nozzle along a surface being cleaned the surface. The impeller draws pool water through ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A pool cleaning kit comprising: a hand-held submersible electrically-powered pool cleaner including: a nozzle; a toroidal body having: a carrying handle for carrying, manipulating, and directing the cleaner during use, with the carrying handle being integrally formed from an upper portion of the to... | 1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an electrical pool cleaning apparatus, and in particular to a hand-held pool cleaner. 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Pool cleaning apparatus are known for passing over the surfaces of pools to remove dirt and debris and filter the pool water. Such pool cleaning appara... | <SOH> 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Pool cleaning apparatus are known for passing over the surfaces of pools to remove dirt and debris and filter the pool water. Such pool cleaning apparatus are typically bulky. A lightweight and hand-held pool cleaner would be advantageous to allow a user to easily manipulate t... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A highly portable, hand-held pool cleaner is powered by rechargeable batteries, and includes body and intake nozzle for suctioning pool water. The body houses a filter, an impeller attached to an electric motor, and includes a handle for carrying the body, arid for manipulatin... | 20040923 | 20050906 | 20050217 | 69012.0 | 1 | PRINCE JR, FREDDIE GARY | PORTABLE ELECTRIC POOL CLEANER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,948,036 | ACCEPTED | Medicated coatings for implantable medical devices including polyacrylates | A polymer for a medical device, particularly for a drug eluting stent, is described. The polymer can be derived from n-butyl methacrylate and can have a degree of an elongation at failure from about 20% to about 500% | 1. A medical article comprising an implantable medical device having a base-polymer-unit-derived polymer with a degree of an elongation at failure from about 20% to about 500%. 2. The medical article of claim 1 wherein the implantable medical device is a stent. 3. The medical article of claim 1 wherein the polymer is a... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention is directed to coatings for implantable medical devices, such as drug eluting vascular stents. 2. Description of the State of the Art Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a procedure for treating heart disease. A catheter assembly having a balloon ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention is directed to coatings for implantable medical devices, such as drug eluting vascular stents. 2. Description of the State of the Art Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a procedure for treating heart disease. A catheter assembly havin... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Various embodiments encompass medical articles comprising a polymer derived from a base polymer comprising residues of a base monomer (which when polymerized yields the base polymer), wherein the base polymer has a degree of elongation at failure of from 20-500%. In some of these embodiments, the po... | 20040922 | 20120207 | 20060323 | 90264.0 | A61F200 | 0 | HELM, CARALYNNE E | MEDICATED COATINGS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING POLYACRYLATES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,004 | |
10,948,187 | ACCEPTED | Manufacturing a dental implant drill guide and a dental implant superstructure | Dental implant drill holes and the shape of a dental implant superstructure are chosen by creating a computer model giving jawbone structural details, gum surface shape information and proposed teeth or dental prosthesis shape information. The computer model shows the bone structure, gum surface and teeth images proper... | 1. A method of manufacturing a dental implant drill guide, comprising the steps of: a) imaging a jawbone and tissue structure with a reference to a known anatomical reference to produce a three-dimensional computer graphics model; b) selecting at least one implant drill hole position for at least one dental implant usi... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of U.S. Continuation-In-Part patent application Ser. No. 10/086,893 filed on Mar. 4, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 6,382,975 filed on Jun. 16, 2000 and issued on May 7, 2002, which is a continuation of PCT Application No. PCT/CA97/00984 designating the United... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is known in the art to secure dental prostheses using dental implants secured in the upper or lower jawbone. It is also known in the art to mount a framework or superstructure to a number of implants, the superstructure being used to evenly support a set of false teeth or dent... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a dental implant drill guide, comprising the steps of: imaging a jawbone and tissue structure with a reference to a known anatomical reference to produce a three-dimensional computer graphics m... | 20040924 | 20080219 | 20050217 | 69815.0 | 5 | LEWIS, RALPH A | MANUFACTURING A DENTAL IMPLANT DRILL GUIDE AND A DENTAL IMPLANT SUPERSTRUCTURE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,948,501 | ACCEPTED | Wireless video surveillance system and method with two-way locking of input capture devices | A method for locking communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including the steps of providing base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface either directly or remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching... | 1. A method for locking communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD forming a base system, comprising the steps of: providing the base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via a user interface either directly or remotely;... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to surveillance technology and equipment and, more particularly, to a wireless video surveillance system and methods associated therewith. (2) Background of the Invention While video surveillance systems have existed in the p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to surveillance technology and equipment and, more particularly, to a wireless video surveillance system and methods associated therewith. (2) Background of the Invention While video surveillance systems have exis... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a wireless surveillance system and methods of operating same, providing simple setup and controls for high quality input capture by surveillance input capture devices (ICD), including but not limited to video inputs, and digital input recorder de... | 20040923 | 20101026 | 20060406 | 87028.0 | H04N718 | 0 | AN, SHAWN S | WIRELESS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TWO-WAY LOCKING OF INPUT CAPTURE DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,004 | |
10,948,527 | ACCEPTED | Corner building block, system and method | A block has a finished surface that provides an attractive appearance. The block is relatively large in size, allowing the quick construction of a wall, such as a retaining wall, using the block. The block includes one or more lift and alignment devices in the block that allow the block to be lifted using a suitable li... | 1. A corner block comprising: a back surface; first and second side surfaces coupled to the back surface; a top surface coupled to the back surface and to the first and second side surfaces, wherein the top surface includes at least one alignment device, each alignment device comprising a device for lifting the block w... | PARENT APPLICATION This application is a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of the patent application “BUILDING BLOCK, SYSTEM AND METHOD”, Ser. No. 10/375,769 filed on Feb. 27, 2003, which is a CIP of “BUILDING BLOCK”, Ser. No. 09/978,609 filed on Oct. 16, 2001, which are both incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF TH... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field This invention generally relates to construction materials and techniques, and more specifically relates to a building block wall system and method that may be used to construct a wall or support. 2. Background Art Building blocks have been used for centuries t... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>The preferred embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, where like designations denote like elements, and: FIG. 1 is a top view of a block in accordance with the preferred embodiments; FIG. 2 is front view of t... | 20040923 | 20060711 | 20050317 | 60361.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, CHI Q | CORNER BUILDING BLOCK, SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,949,255 | ACCEPTED | Combined toothpick and mint dispenser | A thin, plastic dispenser for discharging toothpicks, and/or mints through distinct discharge passages in the dispenser. The dispenser has a body comprising a first housing and a second housing that are aligned and snapped together to form the body of the dispenser. A well is defined in the body for storing toothpicks,... | 1. A combined toothpick and mint dispenser comprising: a) a first housing including a planar base, b) spaced end walls and spaced side walls projecting from said base of said first housing an extending around the perimeter of said base, c) a second housing including a planar base, d) spaced end walls and spaced side wa... | This application claims priority based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/536,728, filed Jan. 15, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention pertains to a molded plastic dispenser that discharges mints and/or toothpicks, stored within the dispenser, through different discharge apertures, or openings, one at ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention pertains to a molded plastic dispenser that discharges mints and/or toothpicks, stored within the dispenser, through different discharge apertures, or openings, one at a time. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The objects recited above, and other objects, are realized by the instant combined toothpick and mint dispenser which comprises a first housing and a second housing, with upstanding walls, and cooperating pins and receptacles that properly align the housings. After alignment, the tw... | 20040927 | 20060627 | 20050721 | 77866.0 | 1 | NOLAND, KENNETH W | COMBINED TOOTHPICK AND MINT DISPENSER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,949,264 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle suspension systems | A wheel suspension system having under powered acceleration a squat response that begins in the realm of anti squat and passes through a point of lessened anti squat at a further point in the travel. | 1. A suspension system for a rear wheel suspension comprising a damper unit, a pivot, and a suspended wheel, wherein said suspension system is designed to result in a squat curve with a negative slope in the beginning of suspension travel, in the interim of suspension travel and in the end of suspension travel, and whe... | This application is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/669,412, filed Sep. 25, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND This invention relates to suspension systems capable of reducing or eliminating a squat response. Automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, all terrain... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to suspension systems capable of reducing or eliminating a squat response. Automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, and other wheel driven vehicles are used for various purposes, including transportation and leisure. These vehicles are designed to use a pow... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The current invention relates to new suspension systems for vehicles, for example, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, SUVs, trucks, two wheel vehicles, four wheel vehicles, front wheel suspension vehicles, driven wheel suspension vehicles, and any other kind of vehicle with a suspension s... | 20040924 | 20061031 | 20050331 | 67930.0 | 1 | LUM VANNUCCI, LEE SIN YEE | VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,949,371 | ACCEPTED | Nail polish container and applicator cap | A nail polish container and applicator cap comprising a reservoir for containing nail polish to be applied, an opening into the reservoir, an applicator cap for sealing engagement with the opening, the applicator cap operatively associated with an applicator brush, the brush formed from bristles that are aligned in sub... | 1. A nail polish container and applicator cap comprising: a) a reservoir for containing nail polish, said reservoir having an opening; b) an applicator cap adapted for sealing engagement with said reservoir opening, said applicator cap having a side wall and a top surface; c) an applicator brush, said applicator brush ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/960,948 filed on Sep. 25, 2001 and claiming the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/236,150 filed on Sep. 29, 2000. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to cosmetics and more particularly, a co... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is known to combine the screw cap of a nail polish bottle with an applicator brush. The cap functions as a closure for the bottle and as a handle for the applicator brush. However, prior art nail polish bottle caps are not well suited for use as the handle of an applicator bru... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a container for nail polish having an applicator cap the exterior of which is provided with a nonrigid material adapted to eliminate rotational and translational slip during grasping of the cap, increase comfort during use, imp... | 20040927 | 20051122 | 20050310 | 62225.0 | 1 | WALCZAK, DAVID J | NAIL POLISH CONTAINER AND APPLICATOR CAP | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,949,430 | ACCEPTED | Temporary cosmetic dental surface coating | A temporary cosmetic dental coating has a transparent resin matrix containing embedded glass microspheres. The refractive index of the microspheres is at least 0.03 greater than the refractive index of the transparent resin matrix. Incoming light is reflected back in the same direction as it was emanated, providing a l... | 1. A temporary cosmetic dental coating, comprising: a. a transparent resin matrix formed from a liquid composition; b. a plurality of glass microspheres embedded within said transparent resin matrix by mixing glass microspheres into said liquid composition to thereby form a mixture adapted to be painted onto unetched t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to temporary coatings for teeth, that enhance their cosmetic appearance; and more particularly, to a coating comprising non-toxic components that is applied by the user. 2. Description Of The Prior Art Dentist applied procedures have lo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to temporary coatings for teeth, that enhance their cosmetic appearance; and more particularly, to a coating comprising non-toxic components that is applied by the user. 2. Description Of The Prior Art Dentist applied proced... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a user applied temporary cosmetic dental coating composition especially suited for application by the user in a few minutes without need for etching the surfaces of the teeth. Generally stated, the coating composition comprises a polymerizable or harde... | 20040923 | 20070508 | 20060323 | 95539.0 | A61K6083 | 0 | KOSLOW, CAROL M | TEMPORARY COSMETIC DENTAL SURFACE COATING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,004 | |
10,949,489 | ACCEPTED | Wireless video surveillance system and method with external removable recording | A surveillance system and method with wireless communication between components for providing an external removable data storage device capable of recording digital representation of inputs captured by the system through at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and recorded by a corresponding digital input rec... | 1. A method for removing data from a surveillance system, the system including at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD, the method comprising the steps of: providing the base system, which further includes an external removable data storage devic... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS U.S. application Ser. No. ______, entitled “Wireless Video Surveillance System and Method With Two-Way Locking of Input Capture Devices,” filed on Sep. 23, 2004. U.S. application Ser. No. ______, entitled “Wireless video surveillance system & method with DVR-based querying,” file... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to surveillance technology and equipment and, more particularly, to a wireless video surveillance system and methods associated therewith. (2) Background of the Invention While video surveillance systems have exis... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a wireless surveillance system and methods of operating same, providing simple setup and controls for high quality input capture by surveillance input capture devices (ICD), including but not limited to video inputs, and digital input recorder de... | 20040924 | 20120626 | 20060330 | 65980.0 | H04N718 | 1 | ANYIKIRE, CHIKAODILI E | WIRELESS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH EXTERNAL REMOVABLE RECORDING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,004 | |
10,949,700 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for enhancing ring tones in mobile terminals | A method and device for producing ring tones in high polyphony in real-time in a network component such as a mobile terminal or a server of a service provider. The network component has one or more ring tones in MIDI files of high polyphony, and a MIDI player of lower polyphony for producing sounds from the scaled down... | 1. A method for improving sound quality of synthesized tones produced on an audio producing component in an electronic device, the electronic device comprising: a first player; a first file storage for storing one or more data files so as to allow the first player to produce one or more tones for playing on the audio p... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to ring tone generation in mobile terminals or in the server of the service provider and, more particularly, to the use of Truetone or AAC (Advance Audio Coding) technology in such devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) enabl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) enables the creation polyphonic musical composition with a wide variety of different sounds. This means that multiple tones can be played at the same time using predefined instrument sounds such as piano, guitar, violin and drum. MIDI h... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention makes use of compression components in a electronic device to generate tones and sounds from MIDI files. The network component has one or more ring tones in MIDI files of high polyphony, and a MIDI player of lower polyphony for producing sounds from the scaled ... | 20040923 | 20080408 | 20060323 | 72614.0 | G10H700 | 0 | BRINEY III, WALTER F | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENHANCING RING TONES IN MOBILE TERMINALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10H | 2,004 | |
10,949,776 | ACCEPTED | Wireless video surveillance system and method with dual encoding | A surveillance system and method for activating communication between at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) and/or another ICD, including providing a base system; at least one user accessing the DIR via user interface remotely; the DIR and/or ICD searching fo... | 1. A method for dual encoding of system inputs, with at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) having a software running on an embedded DSP chip, and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD forming a base system, comprising the steps of: providing the base system, and the ICDs capturing inpu... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This non-provisional utility patent application is related to one or more prior filed co-pending non-provisional applications: U.S. application Ser. No. ______, entitled “Wireless Video Surveillance System and Method With Two-Way Locking of Input Capture Devices,” filed on Sep. 2... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to surveillance technology and equipment and, more particularly, to a wireless video surveillance system and methods associated therewith. (2) Background of the Invention While video surveillance systems have exis... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a wireless surveillance system and methods of operating same, providing simple setup and controls for high quality input capture by surveillance input capture devices (ICD), including but not limited to video inputs, and digital input recorder de... | 20040925 | 20110503 | 20060330 | 70192.0 | H04N718 | 1 | SENFI, BEHROOZ M | WIRELESS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH DUAL ENCODING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,004 | |
10,949,962 | ACCEPTED | Component specific machine wear determination with x-ray fluorescence spectrometry | X-ray florescence analysis is used to determine wear of machine parts on a component-specific basis. The individual wetted wear surfaces of the machine are provided with a signature tagant composition, and as the components wear, the amounts of each tagant in the lubricating fluid are determined by the x-ray florescenc... | 1. A method comprising: monitoring wear of wear surfaces of machine parts by detecting an x-ray fluorescence response of a lubricating fluid to determine amounts of a plurality of tagants in the lubricating fluid, wherein each of wear surfaces contains one or more of the tagants and the tagant composition of each wear ... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to machine wear detection, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to component-specific wear determination by analysis of a lubricating fluid. Machines perform a variety of valuable functions in industry, but they require ongoing maintenance. Because of the costs ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to machine wear detection, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to component-specific wear determination by analysis of a lubricating fluid. Machines perform a variety of valuable functions in industry, but they require ongoing maintenance. Because o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides systems and techniques for component specific wear determinations through the x-ray florescence analysis of machine fluids. While the actual nature of the invention covered herein can only be determined with reference to the claims appended hereto, cer... | 20040924 | 20070227 | 20060330 | 99394.0 | G01N23223 | 0 | SONG, HOON K | COMPONENT SPECIFIC MACHINE WEAR DETERMINATION WITH X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETRY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01N | 2,004 | |
10,949,972 | ACCEPTED | Speech recognition using automatic recognition turn off | Large vocabulary speech recognition can automatically turn recognition off in one or more ways. A user command can turn on recognition that is automatically turned off after the next end of utterance. A plurality of buttons can each be associated with a different speech mode and the touch of a given button can turn on,... | 1. A computerized method of performing speech recognition comprising: responding to a command input from a user to start recognition by: turning large vocabulary speech recognition on after the receipt of the command; subsequently automatically turning the large vocabulary speech recognition off and leaving it off unti... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims the priority of, a parent application, i.e., U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/227,653, entitled “Methods, Systems, and Programming For Performing Speech Recognition”, filed on Sep. 6, 2002 by Daniel L. Roth et al. This parent application ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Discrete large-vocabulary speech recognition systems have been available for use on desktop personal computers for approximately twelve years by the time of the writing of this patent application. Discrete speech recognition can only recognize a single set of one or more recognit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to speech recognition that can automatically turn recognition off in one or more ways. One aspect of the invention includes using large vocabulary speech recognition with a user command that turns on recognition that is then automatically turned off aft... | 20040924 | 20100511 | 20050224 | 74423.0 | 1 | MCFADDEN, SUSAN IRIS | SPEECH RECOGNITION USING AUTOMATIC RECOGNITION TURN OFF | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,950,199 | ACCEPTED | Operating system transfer and launch without performing post | A device operating method includes saving initial state information of an electronic device. Next, transferring control of the electronic device to a principal operating system. After transferring control and upon receiving an operating system shut down indication signal, transferring control of the electronic device t... | 1. An operating method, comprising: saving initial state information of an electronic device; transferring control of the electronic device to a principal operating system; upon receiving an operating system shut down indication signal, transferring control of the electronic device to an alternate operating system with... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to electronic devices and, more particularly, to transferring control of an electronic device between two or more resident operating systems and launching the same without having to perform power on self test. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electronic devices,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electronic devices, for example, personal computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, tablet computers, palm top computers, wireless communication devices and other suitable devices and combinations thereof typically include an operating system (OS) in a corr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A device operating method includes saving critical initial state information, for example, the interrupt vector table, basic input output system (BIOS) data area, interrupt enable mask data and keyboard controller command byte data of the electronic device. Next, transfer control of... | 20040924 | 20101214 | 20060330 | 99633.0 | G06F944 | 2 | MCCARTHY, CHRISTOPHER S | OPERATING SYSTEM TRANSFER AND LAUNCH WITHOUT PERFORMING POST | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,950,216 | ACCEPTED | Information display system | A display apparatus within elevator cabs or elevator waiting areas that facilitates the simultaneous display of advertising and general news information is described. Broadcast from a remote control center, advertising and general news information updates are transmitted to, and stored in a server located within a buil... | 1-20. (Cancelled) 21. A system for displaying information in elevator cabs, the system comprising: a central server for compiling and transmitting information to be displayed; a plurality of individually-addressable displays for receiving the information, each of the displays being disposed in an elevator cab and havin... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/154,633 filed Sep. 17, 1998, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/834,876 filed Apr. 10, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,844,181. This invention relates to an information transmission and display system and in particular to an information displa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In most urban centers, exposure to information such as advertising information and current news information has become an accepted part of everyday life. Apart from newspapers, magazines and television, mass advertising information is presented by way of billboards and more recen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention seeks to provide in an information display system an information display apparatus and a method for easily updating displays in the system such that information composed at a centralized location may be easily presented at the displays. It is an object of the present ... | 20040924 | 20060103 | 20050317 | 66186.0 | 1 | SALATA, ANTHONY J | INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,950,284 | ACCEPTED | Soldering a flexible circuit | Techniques are provided for controlling solder flow in applications where a flexible circuit is soldered to a microelectromechanical structure. A metal layer is formed on a substrate. A solder mask is formed on the metal layer such that portions of the metal layer are covered by the mask and portions are left exposed. ... | 1. An actuator, comprising: a first electrode; a support substrate for the first electrode; a mask formed on the first electrode, wherein the mask is adjacent to a first portion of the first electrode; and a solder material, wherein the solder material is supported by the first electrode and adjacent to a second portio... | BACKGROUND This invention relates to soldering flexible circuits to electrical contacts on devices, such as printhead actuators. Ink jet printers form an image by selectively depositing ink onto a receiving media. In a conventional ink jet printer system, the ink is stored in an ink storage unit, such as an ink reservo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to soldering flexible circuits to electrical contacts on devices, such as printhead actuators. Ink jet printers form an image by selectively depositing ink onto a receiving media. In a conventional ink jet printer system, the ink is stored in an ink storage unit, such as an... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, in one aspect, the invention features an actuator with first and second electrodes and a piezoelectric layer disposed between the electrodes. A mask is formed on the first electrode, wherein the mask is adjacent to a first portion of the first electrode. A solder material is supported by... | 20040923 | 20070731 | 20060323 | 59579.0 | B41J2045 | 0 | FIDLER, SHELBY LEE | SOLDERING A FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,004 | |
10,950,452 | ACCEPTED | Method of manufacturing and structure of polycrystalline semiconductor thin-film heterostructures on dissimilar substrates | According to various exemplary embodiments of this invention, a method of producing a semiconductor structure is provided that includes providing a layered structure on a first substrate, the layered structure including a silicon layer that is provided over a first dielectric layer, a first dielectric layer that is pro... | 1. A method of producing a thin film structure, comprising: providing a layered structure on a first substrate, the layered structure comprising a first layer and a second layer, the second layer being substantially thicker than the first layer; providing a second substrate over the layered structure; and separating th... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention This invention relates to the manufacture of semiconductor thin-film, and more particularly to polycrystalline semiconductor thin-films formed on dissimilar substrates. 2. Description of Related Art In general, polycrystalline thin-film transistors are fabricated on sub... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention relates to the manufacture of semiconductor thin-film, and more particularly to polycrystalline semiconductor thin-films formed on dissimilar substrates. 2. Description of Related Art In general, polycrystalline thin-film transistors are fabri... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In light of the above described problems and shortcomings, various exemplary embodiments of the systems and methods according to this invention provide for a method of producing an inverted semiconductor structure that includes at least providing a layered structured on a first subs... | 20040928 | 20080812 | 20060330 | 79226.0 | H01L2130 | 1 | GHYKA, ALEXANDER G | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND STRUCTURE OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SEMICONDUCTOR THIN-FILM HETEROSTRUCTURES ON DISSIMILAR SUBSTRATES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,004 | |
10,950,476 | ACCEPTED | Electric connector | An electric connector having a housing in which there are disposed, side by side, a plurality of wire holding portions for holding the insulations of insulated wires. Each wire holding portion has: a pair of wire holding pieces disposed as facing each other to form a wire holding groove; and wire hold-down pieces not o... | 1. An electric connector having a housing provided with a plurality of wire holding portions, disposed side by side, for holding insulations of insulated wires of which core wire portions are covered by the insulations: each wire holding portion comprising: a pair of wire holding pieces disposed as facing each other to... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric connector having a retention structure for preventing an insulated wire from coming off in the vertical direction at right angles to the wire axial direction. 2. Description of Related Art A connector attached to an insul... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric connector having a retention structure for preventing an insulated wire from coming off in the vertical direction at right angles to the wire axial direction. 2. Description of Related Art A connector attached... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an electric connector in which a plurality of insulated wires are respectively held by a plurality of wire holding portions with excellent productivity without the housing remarkably bent and deformed. The present invention relates... | 20040928 | 20060314 | 20050331 | 59121.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, PHUONG CHI THI | ELECTRIC CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,950,713 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle seat having active head restraint system | A vehicle seat assembly that includes a seatback frame and an active head restraint system operatively supported by the seatback frame. The active head restraint system includes an upper armature moveably mounted to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted to the upper armature. The active head restraint system ... | 1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising: a seatback frame; and an active head restraint system operatively supported by said seatback frame, said active head restraint system including an upper armature moveably mounted to said seatback frame, a head restraint mounted to said upper armature, and a lower armature operativ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates, generally, to a vehicle seat, and more specifically to a vehicle seat having an active head restraint system. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventional vehicle seat designs of the type commonly found in the related art typically i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates, generally, to a vehicle seat, and more specifically to a vehicle seat having an active head restraint system. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventional vehicle seat designs of the type commonly found in the related art... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The disadvantages of the related art are overcome in a vehicle seat assembly that includes a seatback frame and an active head restraint system operatively supported by the seatback frame. The active head restraint system includes an upper armature moveably mounted to the seatback f... | 20040927 | 20100112 | 20060518 | 94666.0 | B60N242 | 2 | BARFIELD, ANTHONY DERRELL | VEHICLE SEAT HAVING ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60N | 2,004 | |
10,950,897 | ACCEPTED | Sport monitoring systems | Methods and systems are disclosed for determining speed, power and/or impact (sporting characteristics) of persons involved in activity. Wireless signals may be generated indicative of the sporting characteristics for receipt and display on a watch worn by the user or on a remote display. Sensors may attach to the pers... | 1. A system for determining sporting characteristics associated with a person during activity, comprising at least one accelerometer and a processor contained within a water-tight housing and attached to the person or to a vehicle ridden by the person, the accelerometer generating signals indicative of movement by the ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/234,660, filed Sep. 4, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/886,578, filed on Jun. 21, 2001 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,498,994) and entitled Systems and Methods for Determining Energy Experienced by a User an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known that many skiers enjoy high speeds and jumping motions while traveling down the slope. High speeds refer to the greater and greater velocities which skiers attempt in navigating the slope successfully (and sometimes unsuccessfully). The jumping motions, on the ot... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following U.S. patents provide useful background for the Invention and are herein incorporated by reference: U.S. Pat. No. 5,343,445; U.S. Pat. No. 4,371,945; U.S. Pat. No. 4,757,714; U.S. Pat. No. 4,089,057; U.S. Pat. No. 3,978,725; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,295,085. The invention co... | 20040927 | 20060530 | 20050217 | 84060.0 | 2 | RAYMOND, EDWARD | SPORT MONITORING SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,951,135 | ACCEPTED | Airborne vehicle for firefighting | An airborne vehicle (1, 2, 10) which is equipped with an extinguishant container (12) for mist extinguishing is specified for efficient firefighting. A detonator (18) which is located on the extinguishant container (12) can be detonated via a fuze (19). The detonator (18) is attached to the airborne vehicle (1, 2, 10) ... | 1. Airborne vehicle (1, 2, 10) for firefighting having an extinguishant container (12), a detonator (18) and a fuze (19), characterized in that the detonator (18) is attached to the extinguishant container (12) such that, when the fuze (19) is initiated, an extinguishant which is located in the extinguishant container ... | The invention relates to an airborne vehicle for firefighting, according to the precharacterizing clause of Claim 1. U.S. Pat. No. 3,980,139 and FR 1 473 621 disclose a so-called fire extinguishing bomb as an airborne vehicle of the type mentioned initially for firefighting, which comprises a cylindrical gas or plastic... | 20040927 | 20061017 | 20060112 | 98116.0 | A62C1100 | 0 | GORMAN, DARREN W | AIRBORNE VEHICLE FOR FIREFIGHTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A62C | 2,004 | |||
10,951,215 | ACCEPTED | Wood planing machine with coupling units | A wood planing machine includes a cutter carriage mounted movably on screw rods, upper and lower couplers mounted adjustably on the cutter carriage and threadedly engaging the screw rods, and upper and lower screws for securing the upper and lower couplers to the cutter carriage. The upper and lower screws are operable... | 1. A wood planing machine comprising: a base; a plurality of screw rods mounted rotatably on and standing upright from said base, each of said screw rods having a helical thread that defines upper and lower helical surfaces; a cutter carriage formed with a plurality of coupler-engaging parts, each of which is formed wi... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority of Taiwanese Patent Application No. 093210990, filed on Jul. 13, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a wood planing machine, more particularly to a wood planing machine with coupling units that can ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a wood planing machine, more particularly to a wood planing machine with coupling units that can prevent loosening of a cutter carriage during a planing operation. 2. Description of the Related Art U.S. Pat. No. 6,427,734 disclo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a wood planing machine having coupling units that are capable of dispensing with the use of eccentric members as required in the aforesaid conventional wood planing machine. Accordingly, a wood planing machine of this in... | 20040927 | 20060418 | 20060119 | 88569.0 | B27C100 | 1 | SELF, SHELLEY M | WOOD PLANING MACHINE WITH COUPLING UNITS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B27C | 2,004 | |
10,951,262 | ACCEPTED | Object oriented based methodology for modeling business functionality for enabling implementation in a web based environment | A computer method and apparatus defining Business Classes for modeling business activities comprising the steps of representing business activities as the interaction between one or more Business Classes, and entering into a computer and storing in an electronic format the Business Classes and the relationships existin... | 1. (original) a computer method of modeling a business activity, comprising the steps of: (a) defining one or more business classes including storing in a digital electronic format said one or more business classes as well as the relationships existing between said one or more business classes; (b) representing a subje... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/631,318, filed Aug. 3, 2000, the entire teachings of the which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention This invention relates to a method for defining business functionality in an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention This invention relates to a method for defining business functionality in an electronic form, and more particularly relates to an object oriented based methodology for modeling business functionality so as to generate hardware and software specific code... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a methodology which allows for the intuitive translation of business processes into a computer defined structure. Such a methodology allows for high level definition of the interaction of business units in a manner which is visually understandable, eas... | 20040927 | 20090512 | 20050317 | 57400.0 | 1 | CHAVIS, JOHN Q | OBJECT ORIENTED BASED METHODOLOGY FOR MODELING BUSINESS FUNCTIONALITY FOR ENABLING IMPLEMENTATION IN A WEB BASED ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,951,288 | ACCEPTED | Method of dynamically tracking a location of one or more selected utilities | A method of dynamically tracking a location of one or more selected utilities. A first step involves providing a portable controller having a memory. A global positioning system (GPS) co-ordinate device and a display are coupled to the controller. A second step involves storing in the memory of the controller a series ... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A system of dynamically tracking a location of one or more selected utilities, the system comprising: a controller having a memory for storing a series of global positioning system (GPS) co-ordinates for the selected utilities within an assigned service area of a municipality; a display coupled to th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/358,429, filed Feb. 3, 2003, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of dynamically tracking a location of one or ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems have been developed for locating utilities below ground at excavation sites and monitoring activities of earth working equipment at such sites. Examples of such systems are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,198,800 (Tozawa et al 1993); U.S. Pat. No. 5,964,298 (Greenspun 1999);... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>What is required is a method of dynamically tracking a location of one or more selected utilities as a movement occurs within a municipal service area. According to the present invention there is provided a method of dynamically tracking a location of one or more selected utilities.... | 20040927 | 20051018 | 20050519 | 94682.0 | 1 | MULL, FRED H | METHOD OF DYNAMICALLY TRACKING A LOCATION OF ONE OR MORE SELECTED UTILITIES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,951,385 | ACCEPTED | Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures,Including delivery using a modified stent | Methods of preparing intravascular stents with a polymeric coating containing macrocyclic lactone (such as rapamycin or its analogs), stents and stent graphs with such coatings, and methods of treating a coronary artery with such devices. The macrocyclic lactone-based polymeric coating facilitates the performance of su... | 1-3. (canceled) 4. A method of treating a coronary artery, comprising: locating a stent having a coating containing macrocylic lactone in the coronary artery, said coating formed from a polymer mixed carrier containing the macrocyclic lactone, and said coating applied to said stent; and expanding said stent in the coro... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION Delivery of rapamycin locally, particularly from an intravascular stent, directly from micropores in the stent body or mixed or bound to a polymer coating applied on stent, to inhibit neointimal tissue proliferation and thereby prevent restenosis. This invention also facilitates the performance o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Re-narrowing (restenosis) of an artherosclerotic coronary artery after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) occurs in 10-50% of patients undergoing this procedure and subsequently requires either further angioplasty or coronary artery bypass graft. While the exac... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Novel Features and Applications to Stent Technology Currently, attempts to improve the clinical performance of stents have involved some variation of either applying a coating to the metal, attaching a covering or membrane, or embedding material on the surface via ion bombardment. A... | 20040928 | 20070529 | 20050421 | 58503.0 | 8 | GHERBI, SUZETTE JAIME J | LOCAL DELIVERY OF RAPAMYCIN FOR TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE SEQUELAE ASSOCIATED WITH PTCA PROCEDURES,INCLUDING DELIVERY USING A MODIFIED STENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,951,415 | ACCEPTED | Driving member for hair cutting device with replaceable tip | A replaceable tip for a driving member of a clipper is configured to drive a moving blade. The replaceable tip is replaceable without disassembly of the clipper body. | 1. A replaceable tip for use with a driving member of a hair clipper configured to drive a moving blade, said tip constructed and arranged to be replaceable upon the drive member without disassembly of a clipper housing. 2. The replaceable tip of claim 1 further comprising an engagement portion configured to engage the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to hair cutting devices having a moving cutting blade and a drive system, and specifically to hair clippers having a bladeset driven by rotary motor systems. One type of electric hair clipper used for cutting hair employs an electric motor with an ecce... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to hair cutting devices having a moving cutting blade and a drive system, and specifically to hair clippers having a bladeset driven by rotary motor systems. One type of electric hair clipper used for cutting hair employs an electric motor ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-identified needs are met or exceeded by the present replaceable tip for use with a driving member of a hair clipper. The replaceable tip is configured to drive a moving blade, and is constructed and arranged to be replaceable upon the drive member without disassembly... | 20040928 | 20091201 | 20060330 | 70277.0 | B26B1938 | 0 | PAYER, HWEI-SIU C | DRIVING MEMBER FOR HAIR CUTTING DEVICE WITH REPLACEABLE TIP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B26B | 2,004 | |
10,951,479 | ACCEPTED | Integrated fuses for OLED lighting device | An embodiment of the present invention pertains to an electroluminescent lighting device for area illumination. The lighting device is fault tolerant due, in part, to the patterning of one or both of the electrodes into strips, and each of one or more of these strips has a fuse formed on it. The fuses are integrated on... | 1. A fault-tolerant electroluminescent lighting device, comprising: a substrate; a first electrode on said substrate; a thin-film stack on said first electrode, wherein said thin-film stack includes an electroluminescent layer; a second electrode on said thin-film stack, wherein a particular one of either said first el... | GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-FC26-04NT41947 awarded by the Department of Energy. The Government has certain rights in the invention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The use of OLED panels as a lighting device is desirable—such as for area lighting in the workplace ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of OLED panels as a lighting device is desirable—such as for area lighting in the workplace and the home. The OLED lighting device has characteristics that are different than an OLED display and these differences can be exploited to improve reliability and ease of manufac... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An embodiment of a fault-tolerant electroluminescent lighting device is described. The device includes a substrate and a first electrode is on the substrate. In addition, the device includes a thin-film stack that is on the first electrode and this thin-film stack includes an electroluminescent laye... | 20040927 | 20070710 | 20060330 | 68894.0 | H05B3306 | 0 | MACCHIAROLO, PETER J | INTEGRATED FUSES FOR OLED LIGHTING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,004 | |
10,951,709 | ACCEPTED | Inhibition action incontinence device and method | A method and apparatus for minimizing fecal incontinence in a subject, is disclosed. An inhibition action incontinence device includes a truncated cone with an angled concavity at a top portion. The truncated cone is positioned at the external opening of the anal canal. The truncated cone may be positioned to effect a ... | 1. A method for minimizing fecal incontinence, comprising: positioning an inhibition action incontinence device exteriorly near the external opening of the anal canal of the subject; and allowing the inhibition action incontinence device to exert a positive pressure on the anal sphincter muscles and the anal slit, non-... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is generally related to fecal incontinence and, more particularly, is related to a method and apparatus for minimizing fecal incontinence. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Fecal incontinence is described as the loss of the normal control of the bowels. This leads to stool leaking... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Fecal incontinence is described as the loss of the normal control of the bowels. This leads to stool leaking from the rectum at unexpected times. Fecal incontinence typically is a source of physical discomfort and the cause of social and personal debilitation. It most often affec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus and method for minimizing fecal incontinence in a patient. Briefly described, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. In a preferred embodiment, the claimed invention exploits the voluntary ... | 20040929 | 20080422 | 20060330 | 99875.0 | A61F200 | 0 | GILBERT, SAMUEL G | INHIBITION ACTION INCONTINENCE DEVICE AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,004 | |
10,951,939 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor integrated circuit device | Interconnections are formed over an interlayer insulating film which covers MISFETQ1 formed on the principal surface of a semiconductor substrate, while dummy interconnections are disposed in a region spaced from such interconnections. Dummy interconnections are disposed also in a scribing area. Dummy interconnections ... | 1. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor integrated circuit device, comprising steps of: forming trenches in a semiconductor substrate defining active regions and dummy regions; forming an insulating film over said trenches; and burying said insulating film in said trenches by polishing said insulating film to form... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a Divisional Application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/619,039, filed Jul. 14, 2003, which is a Continuation of Ser. No. 10/075,246 filed Feb. 15, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,664,642, which is a Continuation of Ser. No. 09/846,260, filed May 2, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,43... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit device and to a fabrication process thereof, and more particularly, the invention relates to a technique which is effective when applied to a semiconductor integrated circuit device, which is fabricated by a process inc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>During the investigation of a technique for the complete planarization of a device surface to which the CMP method is applied, which technique is not, however, a known process, the present inventors have recognized that there are the following drawbacks. FIGS. 29 ( a ) to 29 ( d ) a... | 20040929 | 20070116 | 20050224 | 62575.0 | 1 | PHAM, LONG | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,952,043 | ACCEPTED | Automated meter reader having high product delivery rate alert generator | The present invention achieves technical advantages as an AMR device adapted to couple to utility meters and detect an excess rate of product delivery and responsively generate an alert indicative of this excess rate. Advantageously, the alert is provided to a remote device to provide notice of an abnormal condition, s... | 1. A device for coupling to a meter measuring product delivery, comprising: an interface module adapted to couple to the meter, the interface module providing a first signal indicative of the product delivery; and a profile module having a transmitter and a controller receiving the first signal, the profile module crea... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/896,502 entitled “Optical Sensor for Utility Meter” filed Jun. 29, 2001, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/419,743 filed Oct. 16, 1999, now issued as U.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Organizations which provide electric, gas and water service to users are commonly referred to as “utilities”. Utilities determine charges and hence billings to their customers by applying rates to quantities of the service that the customer uses during a predetermined time period... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention achieves technical advantages as an AMR device adapted to couple to utility meters and detect an excess rate of product delivery and responsively generate an alert indicative of this excess rate. Advantageously, the alert is provided to a remote device to provi... | 20040928 | 20080101 | 20050526 | 89435.0 | 1 | WONG, ALBERT KANG | AUTOMATED METER READER HAVING HIGH PRODUCT DELIVERY RATE ALERT GENERATOR | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,952,227 | ACCEPTED | Hydration system with improved fluid reservoir | Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. The reservoirs include a fill port with a neck having an opening. The hydration systems further include a closure member, such as a cap, that selectively seals the opening, and an elongate drink tube through which a user may draw drink fluid from the reservoir. The hydr... | 1. A personal hydration system, comprising: a flexible reservoir adapted to be received into a body-mountable pack and having a body portion with an internal compartment adapted to receive drink fluid, wherein the reservoir includes an exit port and a fill port, and further wherein the fill port includes a neck having ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/611,088, entitled “Neck-Supported Fluid Reservoir, Hydration Systems and Pack Assemblies Including the Same,” which was filed on Jun. 30, 2003, issued ______ as U.S. Pat. No. ______, and which is a cont... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Medical research has demonstrated the importance of maintaining adequate hydration while engaging in strenuous physical activities, such as running, bicycling, hiking, or mountain climbing. In the not too distant past, participants in such activities carried their water in bottle... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. The reservoirs include a fill port with a neck having an opening. The hydration systems further include a closure member, such as a cap, that selectively seals the opening, and an elongate drink t... | 20040927 | 20060620 | 20050324 | 67321.0 | 1 | LARSON, JUSTIN MATTHEW | HYDRATION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED FLUID RESERVOIR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,952,294 | ACCEPTED | Electrical cable having a surface with reduced coefficient of friction | The present invention includes a cable having reduced surface friction and the method of manufacture thereof having steps in which a conductor wire is coated with a mixture of a plastic material and lubricating material and in which the coated conductor wire is cooled. The cable includes at least one conductor core and... | 1. A method for the manufacture of an electrical cable including: providing an electrical conductor wire; providing a plastic material; providing a lubricating material; mixing the plastic material and said lubricating material; and coating the conductor wire with said mixture of plastic material and lubricating materi... | This application claims the benefit of priority of Provisional U.S. Pat. Application No. 60/587,584 filed Jul. 13, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to an electrical cable and to a method of and equipment for reducing its coefficient of friction. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electrical cables which include at least one conductor core and at least one coating are well known. Such cables present the disadvantage that their exterior surface has a high coefficient of friction, so that they are awkward to fit in internal sections of walls and ceilings or ... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention thus seeks to provide a method for making a cable having a surface with reduced coefficient of friction that does not significantly alter the geometrical characteristics of the cable and the cable so produced. The invention thus provides a method fo... | 20040928 | 20080812 | 20060330 | 69490.0 | H01B344 | 5 | MAYO III, WILLIAM H | ELECTRICAL CABLE HAVING A SURFACE WITH REDUCED COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01B | 2,004 | |
10,952,474 | ACCEPTED | High alcohol content gel-like and foaming compositions | This invention relates to a “high lower alcohol content” (>40% v/v of a C1-4 alcohol) liquid composition able to be either dispensed as a stable foam with the use of non-propellant foam dispensing devices from non-pressurized containers or as an alcohol gel composition which does not use thickener and gelling agents th... | 1. A composition, comprising; a) an alcohol C1-4, or mixtures thereof, present in an amount greater than about 40% v/v of the total composition; b) an effective fluorinated surface active agent for wetting and foaming present in an amount of at least 0.001% weight percent of the total composition; and c) water present ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS This patent application relates to, and claims the priority benefit from, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/506,172 filed on Sep. 29, 2003, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/591,601 filed on Jul. 28, 2004 which is incorporated herein by refere... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Ethanol and/or Isopropyl alcohol compositions with at least 60% percent v/v (approximately 52% by weight) are well known to be antibacterial, therefore widely accepted for disinfecting purposes. Nonetheless due to the inherent characteristics of alcohol, it is perceived that the higher the co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide high alcohol content liquid compositions, which contain a surfactant/cleaning agent as well as a disinfectant/cleaning/solvent/carrier and that causes very little drying to the skin or the hands of the user and is able to be dispensed eit... | 20040929 | 20070403 | 20050616 | 82199.0 | 2 | BOYER, CHARLES I | HIGH ALCOHOL CONTENT GEL-LIKE AND FOAMING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ALCOHOL AND FLUOROSURFACTANT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,952,942 | ACCEPTED | Intrauterine pressure catheter interface cable system | An interface cable system for providing electrical interconnection between an intrauterine pressure catheter system and a monitoring system is provided. The interface cable system includes a first connector configured to provide electrical interconnection between the interface cable system and the intrauterine pressure... | 1. An interface cable system for providing electrical interconnection between an intrauterine pressure catheter system and a monitoring system, the monitoring system receiving a pressure measurement from the intrauterine pressure catheter system via said interface cable system, said interface cable system comprising: a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to intrauterine catheters, and more particularly, to a cable system for transmitting signals from an intrauterine pressure catheter. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In monitoring and/or analyzing fetal contractions, externally applied devices (e.g., tocodynamometers) and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In monitoring and/or analyzing fetal contractions, externally applied devices (e.g., tocodynamometers) and intrauterine devices have been used. Regarding intrauterine pressure monitoring, catheters are typically inserted directly into the uterus (e.g., after the amniotic membrane... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an interface cable system for providing electrical interconnection between an intrauterine pressure catheter system (e.g., a pressure catheter) and a monitoring system (e.g., a fetal monitor) is provided. The monitoring ... | 20040929 | 20130723 | 20060406 | 98167.0 | H01R300 | 0 | TOWA, RENE T | Intrauterine pressure catheter interface cable system | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,004 | |
10,953,139 | ACCEPTED | Air filter assembly having non-cylindrical filter elements, for filtering air with particulate matter | An air filter assembly for removing particulate matter from an incoming dirty air stream. The assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, a dirty air chamber and a clean air chamber and a non-cylindrical shaped elongated filter element arranged within the dirty air chamber constructed to remove particulate ... | 1-20. (Canceled) 21. An air filter element comprising: (a) an extension of filter media having first and second opposite ends; (i) said filter media being pleated; (ii) said filter media being tubular and non-cylindrical and defining an open filter interior; (b) a first end cap and a second end cap; (i) said filter med... | FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure is related to air filtering systems having non-cylindrical filter elements, and methods of using systems equipped with non-cylindrical filter elements. BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE Many industries often encounter particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere. In some indu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>Many industries often encounter particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere. In some industries, this particulate matter is a valuable product, for example, starch; it would be beneficial if these suspended particulate could be recovered and reintroduced into the process. For... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>The construction and arrangement of the disclosed air filter assembly helps to overcome the problems of the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the structure and arrangement of the assembly of the present disclosure enables the processing of 25% more dust laden airflow com... | 20040928 | 20070904 | 20050224 | 76264.0 | 7 | GREENE, JASON M | AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY HAVING NON-CYLINDRICAL FILTER ELEMENTS, FOR FILTERING AIR WITH PARTICULATE MATTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,953,640 | ACCEPTED | Electronic engine control with reduced sensor set | An engine control apparatus is disclosed for determining crankshaft position, engine phase, engine loading, and intake air mass of an internal combustion engine (10) through monitoring intake air pressure fluctuations (120). The opening of the intake valve (44) is mechanically linked to the crankshaft position of an en... | 1. An engine control apparatus for determining engine position and intake air mass from a single sensory means, comprising: (a) an engine having at least one cylinder, a piston in said cylinder, a crankshaft connected to said piston, said piston being adapted to reciprocate between top dead center position and bottom d... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a CIP of Ser. No. 10/642,530 filed Aug. 14, 2003 by the present inventor. FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION—FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention is directed to an intake air pressure sen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION—FIELD OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an intake air pressure sensor assembly for an internal combustion engine, and in particular, a fuel-injected engine that communicates with a controller for determining intake air mass and controlling the fuel injectors and i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A need therefore exists for a less complex fuel injection control system for cost sensitive applications. This invention presents a novel approach for a low cost, low complexity engine timing control, engine load determination, and air mass determination for fuel injection and ignit... | 20040929 | 20051018 | 20050224 | 70736.0 | 1 | MILLER, TAKISHA S | ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WITH REDUCED SENSOR SET | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,953,699 | ACCEPTED | Multispeed power tool transmission | A multi-speed transmission assembly for a rotary power tool. The transmission assembly includes a plurality of transmission stages, with at least two of the transmission stages employing a movable reduction element that permits the transmission stage to be operated in an active mode and an inactive mode. The movable re... | 1. A mid-handle drill with a transmission having at least three speed ratios. 2. The mid-handle drill of claim 1, wherein the mid-handle drill includes a pair of generally T-shaped housing shells. 3. The mid-handle drill of claim 1, wherein each speed ratio is obtained by at least three cooperating transmission stages.... | PRIORITY & CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/384,809 filed Mar. 10, 2003, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/964,078 filed Sep. 26, 2001 entitled First Stage Clutch, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 6... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to power tools such as rotatable drills, power screwdrivers, and rotatable cutting devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a transmission for a multi-speed transmission for a rotary power tool. 2. Dis... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one form, the present teachings provide a mid-handle drill with a transmission having at least three speed ratios. In another form, the present teachings provide a power tool for performing at least a drilling operation. The power tool includes a housing, a motor disposed in the ... | 20040929 | 20070522 | 20050224 | 98973.0 | 2 | LE, DAVID D | MULTISPEED POWER TOOL TRANSMISSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,953,725 | ACCEPTED | Padded sports glove having improved flexibility and breathability | A protective sports glove for the game of lacrosse having a cuff portion, a hand portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The hand portion has a palm portion and a back portion. The back portion has a plurality of protective padded portions disposed thereon. A wrist guard is elastically coupled to ... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A protective sports glove, comprising: a cuff portion for engaging at least a portion of a user's forearm; a hand portion elastically coupled to said cuff portion, said hand portion having a palm portion and an opposing back portion having a plurality of protective padded portions secured thereon; a... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to a protective sports glove. More specifically, the present invention relates to a protective sports glove for use in the game of lacrosse that provides improved protection to a user's hand, while providing improved flexibility, durability, fit and breathability.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In contact sports, such as lacrosse or hockey, where sticks are essential elements of the game, a player's hands and wrists are especially vulnerable to injury when being checked by another player's stick. For this reason, players typically utilize padded gloves to protect their hands, wrists... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a protective sports glove for utilization in contact stick sports, such as lacrosse and hockey, having a wrist guard that is coupled to the glove so as to provide maximum protection and flexibility. It is a furthe... | 20040929 | 20061010 | 20050331 | 58036.0 | 9 | MORAN, KATHERINE M | PADDED SPORTS GLOVE HAVING IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY AND BREATHABILITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,953,861 | ACCEPTED | Managing on-line advertising using metrics such as return on investment and/or profit | To help advertisers to manage their online advertising, some business metric, such as ROI, profit, gross profit, etc., may be estimated and/or tracked with respect to an ad campaign, or a portion of the ad campaign. An advertiser may provide a business metric target, such as a target ROI, a target gross profit, a targe... | 1. A method comprising: a) accepting a metric limit; b) determining the metric for one or more ads; c) determining whether or not the determined metric violates the metric limit; and d) if it is determined that the determined metric violates the metric limit, then reducing the serving of the one or more ads. 2. The met... | § 1. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION § 1.1 Field of the Invention The present invention concerns advertising. In particular, the present invention concerns helping advertisers to manage online advertising. § 1.2 Background Information Advertising using traditional media, such as television, radio, newspapers and magazines,... | <SOH> § 1. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>§ 1.1 Field of the Invention The present invention concerns advertising. In particular, the present invention concerns helping advertisers to manage online advertising. § 1.2 Background Information Advertising using traditional media, such as television, radio, newspapers an... | <SOH> § 2. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments consistent with the present invention may be used to help advertisers to manage their online advertising. For example, at least one embodiment consistent with the present invention may do so by estimating and/or tracking some business metric, such as ROI, profit, gr... | 20040929 | 20100608 | 20060330 | 77161.0 | G06Q3000 | 0 | CHAMPAGNE, DONALD | MANAGING ON-LINE ADVERTISING USING METRICS SUCH AS RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND/OR PROFIT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,004 | |
10,953,881 | ACCEPTED | Composite bone graft, method of making and using same | The invention is directed to a composite bone graft for implantation in a patient, and methods of making and using the composite bone graft, along with methods for treating patients by implanting the composite bone graft at a site in a patient. The composite bone graft includes two or more connected, discrete, bone por... | 1-109. (canceled) 110. A composite bone graft comprising: a plurality of bone portions layered to form a graft unit, and one or more non-adhesive biocompatible mechanical connectors connecting said graft unit, said mechanical connectors comprising one or more biocompatible materials selected from the group consisting o... | This application is a Continuation-in-Part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/286,975, filed Apr. 6, 1999, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/225,299, filed Jan. 5, 1999, now pending. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to bone grafts and more particularly, t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the field of prosthetic implants, materials often used include bone grafts and implants produced from non-bone materials, including for example stainless steel, titanium and plastics. The choice of whether to use a bone or a non-bone implant often depends on the clinical indic... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a composite bone graft for repairing bone defects caused by congenital anomaly, disease, or trauma, including for example, for restoring vertical support of the posterior and/or anterior column. The present composite bone grafts can be used as st... | 20040930 | 20120522 | 20051124 | 95896.0 | 2 | HAMMOND, ELLEN CHRISTINA | COMPOSITE BONE GRAFT, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,954,182 | ACCEPTED | Biased pulse DC reactive sputtering of oxide films | A biased pulse DC reactor for sputtering of oxide films is presented. The biased pulse DC reactor couples pulsed DC at a particular frequency to the target through a filter which filters out the effects of a bias power applied to the substrate, protecting the pulsed DC power supply. Films deposited utilizing the reacto... | 1-39. (Canceled). 40. A method of depositing a film on a substrate, comprising: providing process gas between the target and a substrate; providing pulsed DC power to a target; providing a magnetic field to the target; and wherein a material is deposited on the substrate. 41. The method of claim 40, wherein the target ... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films and, in particular, to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films by pulsed DC reactive sputtering. 2. Discussion of Related Art Deposition of insulating materials and especially optical materials is technologic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films and, in particular, to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films by pulsed DC reactive sputtering. 2. Discussion of Related Art Deposition of insulating materials and especially optical materials is... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, a sputtering reactor apparatus for depositing oxide and oxynitride films is presented. Further, methods for depositing oxide and oxynitride films for optical waveguide devices are also presented. A sputtering reactor according to the present invention includ... | 20041001 | 20080603 | 20050303 | 57519.0 | 4 | MANDALA, MICHELLE | BIASED PULSE DC REACTIVE SPUTTERING OF OXIDE FILMS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,954,563 | ACCEPTED | System and method for storage and dispensing items | A system and method for storing items, such as food wrapping products, according to which two or more stacked modules are provided with each being adapted to store, and permit the dispensing of, a plurality of items. | 1. A system for storing a plurality of items, the system comprising at least one module for receiving at least one item, the module comprising a bracket, and a housing supported by the bracket for and forming, with the bracket, an enclosure for storing the items and permitting dispensing of the items. 2. The system of ... | BACKGROUND This invention relates to a system and method for storing and dispensing a plurality of items such as products for wrapping and/or storing food. Products for wrapping and/or storing food are very common and include rolls of sheet material, such as foil, wax paper, plastic sheets, and the like, as well as bag... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to a system and method for storing and dispensing a plurality of items such as products for wrapping and/or storing food. Products for wrapping and/or storing food are very common and include rolls of sheet material, such as foil, wax paper, plastic sheets, and the like, as... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a storage system according to an embodiment of the invention, shown mounted to a support surface. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 and depicting the materials being dispensed. FIG. 3 is an exploded isometric view of a mod... | 20040930 | 20071009 | 20060330 | 73203.0 | B42F100 | 0 | NOVOSAD, JENNIFER ELEANORE | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISPENSING ITEMS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B42F | 2,004 | |
10,954,655 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle locking apparatus | The keyless engine starting system includes a turning shaft 93 connected to a handle lock for locking and unlocking. The keyless engine starting system also includes a knob 92 having a cylindrical support portion which is turnably fitted along an outer periphery of the shaft 93. The shaft 93 is in engagement with a paw... | 1. A vehicle locking apparatus comprising a turning shaft connected to a handle lock of a vehicle for displacing the handle lock to a lock position and an unlock position, an operation knob disposed on one end of the turning shaft, a connecting means having a torque limiter mechanism for connecting the operation knob a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle locking apparatus, and more particularly, to a vehicle locking apparatus which is used especially for a keyless engine starting system and which is not unlocked by improper unlocking operation. 2. Description of the Related... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle locking apparatus, and more particularly, to a vehicle locking apparatus which is used especially for a keyless engine starting system and which is not unlocked by improper unlocking operation. 2. Description of... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above problem, it is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle locking apparatus which can not forcibly be unlocked without using an appropriate remote key. The first feature of the present invention provides a vehicle locking apparatus comprising a turn... | 20041001 | 20090922 | 20050602 | 75267.0 | 1 | BOSWELL, CHRISTOPHER J | VEHICLE LOCKING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,954,755 | ACCEPTED | Utilization of overhead channel quality metrics in a cellular network | In a 3G cellular network, a Reverse Link Channel Quality Indicator Channel (R-CQICH) may be transmitted on a reverse link to support forward link high-speed data transmissions. Accordingly, the R-CQICH may be utilized to track the quality of the signal path between the wireless unit and the base station. The base stati... | 1. A method comprising: generating quality metrics from a decoding process for a received channel quality indicator (CQI), wherein the quality metrics comprise short-term quality metrics and long-term quality metrics that are associated with a quality of the received CQI; comparing at least one of the quality metrics t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to wireless communication systems and, more particularly, to baseband signal processing and resource management. 2. Description of the Related Art This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of art that... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to wireless communication systems and, more particularly, to baseband signal processing and resource management. 2. Description of the Related Art This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention may relate to the design of efficient method at base stations that maintain the quality of the signals communicated with wireless units. The specific exemplary embodiments described herein relate to code division multiple access (CDMA). Those of ... | 20040930 | 20150714 | 20060406 | 94409.0 | H04Q700 | 2 | BATISTA, MARCOS | Utilization of overhead channel quality metrics in a cellular network | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
10,954,820 | ACCEPTED | Method for using computers to facilitate and control the creating of a plurality of functions | The present invention is a method and apparatus that allows competing as well as complementing suppliers, vendors, service providers, purveyors, and other types of sellers internal inventory management as well as controlled design and publication of presentations for external near real-time interactive access to buyer-... | 1. A method of using a network of computers to facilitate and control the creating and publishing of presentations to a plurality of media venues while minimizing required input, comprising: a) a media database having a list of available media venues; b) a presentation rules database having corresponding creative guide... | This application is a continuation of copending parent application Ser. No. 10/165,091, filed Jun. 7, 2002 which was a continuation of the then copending parent application Ser. No. 09/480,303 filed Jan. 10, 2000, issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,446,045 on Sep. 3, 2002. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION The ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention allows sellers to present their inventory, products, goods and services in a choice of one or a variety of supported media outlets: in print, such as newspapers, magazines, periodicals, guidebooks, catalogs, brochures, fliers, and directories; in electronic form, such as online directo... | 20040930 | 20070703 | 20050224 | 65960.0 | 1 | FISCHER, ANDREW J | AN INTERNET ADVERTISING SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,955,234 | ACCEPTED | Condition assessment system and method | System and method for monitoring and controlling one or more valves. The method can include sensing a condition of a valve, transmitting the condition to a sensor server, and transmitting a data stream including the condition to an assessment application. The method can also include generating a predictive model and co... | 1. A system for monitoring a condition of a valve, the system comprising: a valve having a variable position; a valve positioner that receives a control instruction, that varies the position of the valve, that determines a condition of the valve, and that transmits the condition; a sensor server that receives the condi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As manufacturing systems become more automated, control mechanisms that monitor and regulate the numerous components, such as controllable valves, become more important and prominent. Many current manufacturing systems employ a large number of control mechanisms that monitor operating parame... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As manufacturing systems become more automated, control mechanisms that monitor and regulate the numerous components, such as controllable valves, become more important and prominent. Many current manufacturing systems employ a large number of control mechanisms that monitor oper... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the invention provide a system for monitoring a condition of a valve. The system can include a valve having a variable position. The system can also include a valve positioner that receives a control instruction, that varies the position of the valve, that determines ... | 20040930 | 20070206 | 20060406 | 71758.0 | G08B2100 | 0 | BUGG, GEORGE A | CONDITION ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,004 | |
10,955,571 | ACCEPTED | High speed, high density electrical connector | An electrical connector with electrically lossy materials bridging ground members. The lossy conductive members may be formed by filling a settable binder with conductive particles, allowing the partially conductive members to be formed through an insert molding process. Connectors assembled from wafers that contain si... | 1. An electrical connector having comprising: a) a plurality type contact elements, positioned in a column; b) a plurality of discrete conductive elements each disposed adjacent at least one of the contact elements; c) insulative material securing at least the plurality of contact elements; and d) electrically lossy ma... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of Invention This invention relates generally to an electrical interconnection systems and more specifically to improved signal integrity in interconnection systems. 2. Discussion of Related Art Electrical connectors are used in many electronic systems. It is generally easier and more c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention relates generally to an electrical interconnection systems and more specifically to improved signal integrity in interconnection systems. 2. Discussion of Related Art Electrical connectors are used in many electronic systems. It is generally easie... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the invention relates to a wafer for an electrical connector having a plurality of wafers. The wafer has a plurality of first type contact elements, positioned in a column; a plurality of discrete conductive elements each disposed adjacent at least one of the first type c... | 20040930 | 20080513 | 20060330 | 62947.0 | H01R13648 | 1 | FIGUEROA, FELIX O | HIGH SPEED, HIGH DENSITY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,004 | |
10,955,723 | ACCEPTED | Tine plate | To provide a tine plate wherein the independency of the through holes is secured to improve the strength of the tine plate and enhance its moldability and in turn improve its yield while it can prevent the trouble that, due to variations in the service ambient temperature, cracks are generated in the soldering parts of... | 1. A tine plate that is to be mounted on an electric connector, which comprises a plurality of contacts, each of which is provided on one end with a leg that is to be inserted into an insertion hole that penetrates a printed circuit board in the thickness direction thereof and on the other end side of the leg with a co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the field of tine plate, which is mounted on an electric connector to line up the legs of contacts. 2. Related Art Japanese Patent Unexamined Publication Heisei 9-35829 discloses, in an electric connector, which comprises a plurality... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the field of tine plate, which is mounted on an electric connector to line up the legs of contacts. 2. Related Art Japanese Patent Unexamined Publication Heisei 9-35829 discloses, in an electric connector, which comprises... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>However, if a tine plate is thus provided with slots that interconnect through holes, because slits are formed in the tine plate by through holes and the slots, the strength of the tine plate will be decreased. Moreover, When the tine plate is formed by injection molding or the like... | 20040929 | 20060228 | 20050505 | 60114.0 | 1 | VU, HIEN D | TINE PLATE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,955,875 | ACCEPTED | Low ac loss filamentary coated superconductors | An article having low ac loss includes an elongated substrate having a length and a width; and a plurality of filaments comprising an oxide superconductor extending substantially along the length of the elongated substrate and spaced apart from one other filaments across the width of the elongated substrate, wherein at... | 1. An article comprising: an elongated substrate comprising a textured surface and having a length and a width; and a plurality of filaments comprising an oxide superconductor extending substantially along the length of the elongated substrate and spaced apart from one other filaments across the width of the elongated ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) from copending U.S. Application Ser. No. 60/603,202, filed Aug. 20, 2004, and entitled “Dropwise Deposition Of A Patterned Oxide Superconductor,” which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference. This application is r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to filamentary multilayer superconductor articles. The invention also relates to superconductor articles suitable for use in alternating current (ac) and time varying magnetic field applications. 2. Background of the Invention Since the discovery o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention provides low ac loss filamentary coated superconductors. In one aspect of the invention, an article includes an elongated substrate having a textured surface and having a length and a width, and a plurality of filaments including an oxide superco... | 20040929 | 20090224 | 20060223 | 60486.0 | H01B1200 | 0 | VIJAYAKUMAR, KALLAMBELLA M | LOW AC LOSS FILAMENTARY COATED SUPERCONDUCTORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01B | 2,004 | |
10,955,941 | ACCEPTED | User interface for displaying selectable software functionality controls that are relevant to a selected object | An improved user interface is provided for displaying selectable software functionality controls that are relevant to a selected object and that remain visibly available for use while the selected object is being edited. Upon selection of a particular object for editing, functionality available for editing the object i... | 1. A method for providing functionality from a software application that is relevant to an edited object via an improved user interface, comprising: providing a plurality of functionalities available from a software application; receiving an indication of a selection of an object for editing via the software applicatio... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/601,815, Attorney Matter No. 60001.0407USP1, Applicant Matter No. 309417.1, filed Aug. 16, 2004, entitled “Improved User Interfaces for Computer Software Applications.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION The prese... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the advent of the computer age, computer and software users have grown accustomed to user-friendly software applications that help them write, calculate, organize, prepare presentations, send and receive electronic mail, make music, and the like. For example, modern electron... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention solve the above and other problems by providing an improved user interface for displaying selectable software functionality controls that are relevant to a selected object and that remain visibly available for use while the selected object is bei... | 20040930 | 20100420 | 20060216 | 66365.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | PHAM, LINH K | AN IMPROVED USER INTERFACE FOR DISPLAYING SELECTABLE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITY CONTROLS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO A SELECTED OBJECT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,955,946 | ACCEPTED | Method for performing retail sales analysis | The invention provides a user with substantial flexibility in requesting and generating analysis projects on transaction and/or consumer data that is stored in one or more databases. Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a method for retailers and other authorized users, such as suppliers, to access and perfor... | 1. A method for performing a transaction-related analysis, comprising the steps of: providing one or more computerized databases that include transaction and/or consumer data for one or more establishments, the transaction and/or consumer data including one or more transaction records associating at least a product ide... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to analysis of transaction data generally, and particularly to a method enabling a remotely-located user to perform analysis on a compilation of retail sales data (or other transactional data) via a computer system. In order to succeed in the ever-changing retail sector, compani... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to analysis of transaction data generally, and particularly to a method enabling a remotely-located user to perform analysis on a compilation of retail sales data (or other transactional data) via a computer system. In order to succeed in the ever-changing retail sec... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method for retailers and other authorized users, such as suppliers, to access and perform sophisticated, highly specialized analysis on retail sales and consumer data from a remote location using an internet or other connected computer. The da... | 20040930 | 20120703 | 20060330 | 85215.0 | G06Q9900 | 2 | DICKERSON, TIPHANY B | METHOD FOR PERFORMING RETAIL SALES ANALYSIS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,004 | |
10,955,967 | ACCEPTED | Command user interface for displaying selectable software functionality controls | An improved user interface is provided for displaying selectable software functionality controls and for presenting logical groupings of particular functionality controls associated with a selected top-level functionality. Underneath a row of top-level functionality tabs, functionalities controls associated with a give... | 1. A method for providing functionality from a software application via an improved user interface, comprising: providing a plurality of functionalities available from the software application; organizing the plurality of functionalities according to one or more tasks that may be performed with the software application... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/601,815, Attorney Matter No. 60001.0407USP1, Applicant Matter No. 309417.1, filed Aug. 16, 2004, entitled “Improved User Interfaces for Computer Software Applications.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION The prese... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the advent of the computer age, computer and software users have grown accustomed to user-friendly software applications that help them write, calculate, organize, prepare presentations, send and receive electronic mail, make music, and the like. For example, modern electron... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention solve the above and other problems by providing an improved user interface for displaying selectable software functionality controls and for presenting logical groupings of particular functionality controls associated with a selected top-level fu... | 20040930 | 20120828 | 20060216 | 66365.0 | G06F300 | 1 | PHAM, LINH K | COMMAND USER INTERFACE FOR DISPLAYING SELECTABLE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITY CONTROLS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
10,956,070 | ACCEPTED | System and method for rights offering and granting using shared state variables | A method, system and device for sharing rights adapted to be associated with items, the method and system including generating at least one of usage rights and meta-rights for the items; defining, via the usage rights, a manner of use for the items; and defining, via the meta-rights, a manner of rights transfer for the... | 1. A method for sharing rights adapted to be associated with items, the method comprising: generating at least one of usage rights and meta-rights for the items; defining, via the usage rights, a manner of use for the items; and defining, via the meta-rights, a manner of rights transfer for the items; wherein the usage... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This application is a continuation-in-part application of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/162,212 filed on Jun. 5, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 09/867,745 filed on May 31, 2001, and which claims benefit from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 6... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The digital age has greatly increased concerns about ownership, access, and control of copyrighted information, restricted services and valuable resources. Rapid evolution and wide deployment has occurred for computers, and other electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Exemplary aspects of the present invention include a method, system and device for sharing rights adapted to be associated with items, the method and system including generating at least one of usage rights and meta-rights for the items; defining, via the usage rights, a manner of u... | 20041004 | 20110816 | 20050623 | 63063.0 | 4 | AUGUSTIN, EVENS J | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RIGHTS OFFERING AND GRANTING USING SHARED STATE VARIABLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 |
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