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10,999,374 | ACCEPTED | Electric arc furnace monitoring system and method | A system and method is disclosed for monitoring the operating parameters of an electric arc furnace having a primary electrical circuit comprising a primary current transformer. The method comprises monitoring the furnace's primary current transformer; collecting data therefrom; transmitting the collected data to a ser... | 1. A method for monitoring an electric arc furnace comprising the steps of: monitoring automatically the electric arc furnace; collecting data about the monitored electric arc furnace; transmitting the collected data to a furnace monitoring system server having an operatively connected furnace monitoring viewer system;... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and more specifically, to a monitoring system and method therefore that provides substantially real-time data about the operation of the electric arc furnace to a local user and which is transmitted over a globa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and more specifically, to a monitoring system and method therefore that provides substantially real-time data about the operation of the electric arc furnace to a local user and which is transmitted ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an aspect of the present invention to provide an improved system and method for monitoring an electric arc furnace. It is another aspect of the present invention is to provide an improved system and method for monitoring an electric arc furnace, which process provides the oper... | 20041130 | 20110802 | 20060601 | 61510.0 | H05B718 | 1 | VAN, QUANG T | ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,004 | |
10,999,544 | ACCEPTED | Medical image management system | Medical image management system to allow any conventional Internet browser to function as a medical workstation. The system may be used to convert medical images from a plurality of image formats to browser compatible format. The Invention also relates to methods to manipulate digital medical images in such a way that ... | 1. A method of managing medical information comprising: receiving data from a plurality of medical institutions, the data being in a format incompatible with the World Wide Web; and converting the data to a format compatible with the World Wide Web. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the medical information originates f... | FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The Present Invention relates to medical imaging. Specific exemplary embodiments discussed relate to cardiac medical imaging. BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The description of the references in this Section is not intended to constitute an admission that any reference referred to her... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>The description of the references in this Section is not intended to constitute an admission that any reference referred to herein is “Prior Art” with respect to the Present Invention, unless specifically designated as such. Medical imaging is important and widespread in ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>The Present Invention proceeds from the realization that if medical images of different formats could be processed in such a way that limitations of current Internet standards could be overcome, any standard Internet browser could be used as a diagnostic workstation to allow... | 20041130 | 20081125 | 20050512 | 60548.0 | 2 | FERNANDEZ, KATHERINE L | MEDICAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,999,548 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for alignment of components of a plasma ARC torch | A coolant tube and electrode are adapted to mate with each other to align the tube relative to the electrode during operation of the torch. Improved alignment ensures an adequate flow of coolant along an interior surface of the electrode. In one aspect, an elongated body of the coolant tube has a surface adapted to mat... | 1. A coolant tube for a plasma arc torch, the coolant tube comprising: an elongated body having a first end, a second end, and a coolant passage extending therethrough; and a surface located on an exterior portion of the elongated body adapted to mate with an electrode. 2. The tube of claim 1 wherein the surface compri... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention generally relates to the field of plasma arc torch systems and processes. In particular, the invention relates to liquid cooled electrodes and coolant tubes for use in a plasma arc torch. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Material processing apparatus, such as plasma arc torches and laser... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Material processing apparatus, such as plasma arc torches and lasers are widely used in the cutting of metallic materials. A plasma arc torch generally includes a torch body, an electrode mounted within the body, a nozzle with a central exit orifice, electrical connections, passa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention, overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by, in one aspect, providing a coolant tube for a plasma arc torch that achieves reliable and repeatable positioning of the coolant tube relative to the electrode. The invention, in another aspect, achieves reduced alignment... | 20041130 | 20060328 | 20050505 | 61510.0 | 1 | VAN, QUANG T | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT OF COMPONENTS OF A PLASMA ARC TORCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
10,999,911 | ACCEPTED | System and method for generating web sites in an arbitrary object framework | A method and system for generating a computer application is disclosed. The computer application is generated on a host system in an arbitrary object framework that separates a content of said computer application, a form of said computer application and a functionality of said computer application. Arbitrary objects a... | 1. A method for generating a computer application on a host system in an arbitrary object framework that separates a content of said computer application, a form of said computer application and a functionality of said computer application, said method comprising: creating arbitrary objects with corresponding arbitrary... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to systems and methods for generating software applications in an arbitrary object framework, and more specifically to systems and methods for generating web sites in an arbitrary object framework. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Three processes used to crea... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Three processes used to create complex software applications such as web sites are form, function, and content. Form includes graphic designs, user interfaces, and graphical representations created by a designer or a group of designers. Function includes logical functionality, wh... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore a need exists for a method of generating complex software applications that reduces or eliminates production delays and the workload for programmers due to changes in content and/or form. This method should separate form, content and function so that each area can be indep... | 20041129 | 20100511 | 20050714 | 57400.0 | 5 | CHAVIS, JOHN Q | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING WEB SITES IN AN ARBITRARY OBJECT FRAMEWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,003 | ACCEPTED | Dram access transistor and method of formation | Self-aligned recessed gate structures and method of formation are disclosed. Field oxide area for isolation are first formed in a semiconductor substrate. A plurality of columns are defined in an insulating layer formed over the semiconductor substrate subsequent to which a thin sacrificial oxide layer is formed over e... | 1-99. (canceled) 100. A method of forming a recessed gate structure, comprising the acts of: forming insulating columns over a semiconductor substrate; forming at least a trench within said semiconductor substrate and adjacent said insulating columns; forming a gate oxide on the bottom and sidewalls of said trench; and... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to dynamic random access memory (DRAM) cells and, in particular, to a novel process for their formation. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A dynamic random access memory cell typically comprises a charge storage capacitor (or cell capacitor) coupled to an access device, su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A dynamic random access memory cell typically comprises a charge storage capacitor (or cell capacitor) coupled to an access device, such as a Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET). The MOSFET functions to apply or remove charge on the capacitor, thus affectin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of forming memory devices, such as DRAM access transistors, having self-aligned recessed gate structures. A plurality of insulating columns are defined in an insulating layer formed over the semiconductor substrate subsequent ... | 20041201 | 20070522 | 20050519 | 87893.0 | 1 | HO, TU TU V | METHOD TO CONSTRUCT A SELF ALIGNED RECESS GATE FOR DRAM ACCESS DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,195 | ACCEPTED | Gas magazine of a toy gun | A toy gun comprising a bullet chamber, a gas bottle container, a regulation valve, a regulation chamber and a control valve in a magazine shell, at least one partitioner is installed inside the regulation chamber, the partitioner subdivides the regulation chamber into several small chambers in series, several small hol... | 1. A gas magazine of a toy gun comprising: a bullet chamber 10, a gas bottle container 20, a regulation valve 30, a regulation chamber 40 and a control valve 50 in a magazine shell; at least one partitioner 41 is installed inside said regulation chamber 40 that is above said regulation valve 30, said partitioner 41 sub... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to a gas magazine and, more specifically, to a gas magazine of a toy gun that applies high pressure CO2 or other gas as power source, the high pressure gas enters regulation chamber after the regulation valve, with the regulation cha... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to a gas magazine and, more specifically, to a gas magazine of a toy gun that applies high pressure CO 2 or other gas as power source, the high pressure gas enters regulation chamber after the regulation valve, with the r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore a primary object of the invention to provide a gas magazine of a toy gun that subdivides the regulation chamber into two or more chambers in series, and applies small holes between two chambers as gas reservation and buffering effect to assure the shooting gas pressu... | 20041201 | 20070703 | 20060601 | 59333.0 | F41B1126 | 0 | KLEIN, GABRIEL J | GAS MAGAZINE OF A TOY GUN | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41B | 2,004 | |
11,000,219 | ACCEPTED | Ultrasonic impact methods for treatment of welded structures | This invention provides methods of treatment for work products of materials such as steel, bronze, plastic, etc. and particularly welded steel bodies by pulse impact energy, preferably ultrasonic, to relax fatigue and aging and extend expectant life. The treatment may occur (a) at original production, (b) during the ac... | 1-44. (canceled) 45. A load bearing work product body of a solid structural material having an interior structural zone having been reworked in a molten state induced by ultrasonically reproduced repetitive mechanical impulse impacts on an exterior work product body surface to form relaxed residual stress patterns and ... | This is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending application for ultrasonic Welding Method and Apparatus, Ser. No. 09/145,992 filed Sep. 3, 1998. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to methods, apparatus and systems utilizing and benefitting from the energy of pulses, oscillations and impacts on an exterior surface ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In the metal forming and welding arts, the initial manufacturing process, the after-manufacture treatment of the product, the encountering of and the magnitude of loads in use and the aging process lead to deterioration of load bearing strength in the product structure, whether unseen without... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Reduction and redistribution of internal stress patterns in work product bodies during manufacture, maintenance and repair, as exemplified for example by treatments of metallic work bodies in the vicinity of weld seams, are achievements of this invention serving to improve service l... | 20041201 | 20080318 | 20050505 | 65269.0 | 2 | KASTLER, SCOTT R | ULTRASONIC IMPACT METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF WELDED STRUCTURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,229 | ACCEPTED | Safety bobber | A fishing bobber including a flotation body with an open unfilled cavity therein and a tube apparatus at least partially projecting into the cavity, said tube apparatus, having a first end with a first diameter opening and a second end with a second diameter opening. The first diameter being larger than the second diam... | 1. A fishing bobber, comprising: a flotation body with an open unfilled cavity therein; and a tube apparatus at least partially projecting into said cavity, said tube apparatus having a first end with a first diameter opening and a second end with a second diameter opening, said first diameter being larger than said se... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/726,445, entitled “SAFETY BOBBER”, filed Dec. 3, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the invention. The present invention relates to a fishing bobber, and, more particularly, to a fishing bobber with ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the invention. The present invention relates to a fishing bobber, and, more particularly, to a fishing bobber with a cavity therein. 2. Description of the related art. Humankind has pursued fishing for survival, for commercial purposes and for sport. Pursuit of sport ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a fishing bobber that accommodates a fishing hook. The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a fishing bobber including a flotation body with an open unfilled cavity therein and a tube apparatus at least partially projecting into the cavity, said t... | 20041130 | 20080429 | 20050609 | 90113.0 | 1 | PARSLEY, DAVID J | SAFETY BOBBER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,295 | ACCEPTED | Method for making mesh containers with a rail and mesh container formed therefrom | The present invention is directed to a method of forming a container comprising forming a basket portion of metal mesh material and a rail connected to the basket portion. The rail extends substantially outwardly from the outer surface of the basket portion and the rail extends continuously around the outer surface of ... | 1. A method of forming a container comprising the following steps: forming a basket portion of metal mesh material into a bottom wall and upwardly extending first and second spaced apart sidewalls and upwardly extending third and fourth spaced apart sidewalls, said first, second, third and fourth sidewalls including an... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of our prior pending application Ser. No. 10/972,308, filed Oct. 22, 2004, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/308,699, filed Dec. 3, 2002, which claims priority to the prior ROC (Taiwan) Patent Application No. 090220946, filed Dec. 3... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to containers, a system using such containers, and a method of making such containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to rails for use with drawers made of mesh material. 2. Description of Related Art Formi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a method of forming a container comprising the following step: forming a basket portion of metal mesh material into a bottom wall and upwardly extending first and second spaced apart sidewalls and upwardly extending third and fourth spaced apart ... | 20041130 | 20080930 | 20050414 | 57786.0 | 4 | ELOSHWAY, NIKI MARINA | METHOD FOR MAKING MESH CONTAINERS WITH A RAIL AND MESH CONTAINER FORMED THEREFROM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,413 | ACCEPTED | Universal interface for retrieval of information in a computer system | The present invention provides convenient access to items of information that are related to various descriptors input by a user, by means of a unitary interface which is capable of accessing information in a variety of locations, through a number of different techniques. Using a plurality of heuristic algorithms to op... | 1. A method for locating information in a network, comprising: receiving an inputted information identifier; providing said information identifier to at least two heuristics that search for information associated with the received identifier, wherein at least one of said heuristics searches at least one location differ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/478,009, filed on Jan. 5, 2000, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to a computer-human interface for quick... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to a computer-human interface for quickly and easily retrieving desired information in a computer system. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a universal interface which uses a plurality of heuristic ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides convenient access to items of information that are related to various descriptors input by a user, by means of a unitary interface which is capable of accessing information in a variety of locations, through a number of different techniques. Using a pl... | 20041201 | 20111227 | 20050414 | 69868.0 | 1 | HOFFLER, RAHEEM | UNIVERSAL INTERFACE FOR RETRIEVAL OF INFORMATION IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,703 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for updating content detection devices and systems | A method of updating a content detection module includes obtaining content detection data, and transmitting the content detection data to a content detection module, wherein the transmitting is performed not in response to a request from the content detection module. A method of sending content detection data includes ... | 1. A method of updating a content detection module, comprising: obtaining content detection data; and transmitting the content detection data to a content detection module; wherein the transmitting is performed not in response to a request from the content detection module. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the obtaini... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/552,457, filed on Mar. 12, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention relates to computer network and computer ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention relates to computer network and computer systems, and more particularly, to systems and methods for updating content detection modules. 2. Background The generation and spreading of computer viruses are major problems in computer systems and co... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with some embodiments, a method of updating a content detection module includes obtaining content detection data, and transmitting the content detection data to a content detection module, wherein the transmitting is performed not in response to a request from the content detection mod... | 20041130 | 20111101 | 20050915 | 85681.0 | 3 | LAFORGIA, CHRISTIAN A | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING CONTENT DETECTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,000,731 | ACCEPTED | Multistandard video decoder | Methods and systems for processing an encoded video stream are disclosed herein. Aspects of the method may comprise receiving on a chip, packetized data within the encoded video stream. An identifier within the received packetized data may be determined on the chip, where the identifier may define one of a plurality of... | 1. A method for processing an encoded video stream, the method comprising: receiving on a chip, packetized data within the encoded video stream; determining on said chip, an identifier within said received packetized data that defines one of a plurality of encoding types associated with packets in the encoded video str... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application makes reference to, claims priority to, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/573,357 (Attorney Docket number 15747US01), filed on May 21, 2004 and entitled “Multistandard Video Decoder,” the complete subject matter of which is hereby incorporated herein ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>During encoding of a video signal, one or more encoding techniques, such as H.261, H.263, H.263+ (Annex J), H.264, SMPTE VC-1, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and/or MPEG-4, may be utilized to encode the video signal on a macroblock-by-macroblock basis. During encoding of video information, for e... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Certain embodiments of the invention may be found in a method and system for processing an encoded video stream. Aspects of the method may comprise receiving on a chip, packetized data within the encoded video stream. An identifier within the received packetized data may be de... | 20041201 | 20090915 | 20051124 | 63550.0 | 5 | DUONG, FRANK | MULTISTANDARD VIDEO DECODER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,001,433 | ACCEPTED | Methods and devices for purging gases from an ink reservoir | A printhead comprising a first ink reservoir in fluid communication with an outlet nozzle and downstream from a first ink filter, and a pump assembly in fluid communication with the first ink reservoir and operative to withdraw gas from the first ink reservoir and subsequently inhibit fluid communication between the wi... | 1. A printhead comprising: a first ink reservoir in fluid communication with an outlet nozzle and downstream from a first ink filter; and a pump assembly in fluid communication with the first ink reservoir and operative to withdraw gas from the first ink reservoir and subsequently inhibit fluid communication between th... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to drop-on-demand printing, and more specifically to inkjet printing. The invention includes devices and methods for purging gases becoming entrapped within an ink concourse between an ink supply source and an ejection point at the nozzle tip. 2. Ba... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to drop-on-demand printing, and more specifically to inkjet printing. The invention includes devices and methods for purging gases becoming entrapped within an ink concourse between an ink supply source and an ejection point at the nozzl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to devices and methods that reduce the likelihood of premature printhead failure caused by starvation of the printhead attributable to gaseous blockages. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an ink reservoir fabricated with s... | 20041201 | 20081021 | 20060601 | 98926.0 | B41J2175 | 2 | AL HASHIMI, SARAH | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PURGING GASES FROM AN INK RESERVOIR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,004 | |
11,002,098 | ACCEPTED | Integrated circuit devices, edge seals therefor | An edge seal for a chip with integrated circuits. A first metal line extends along a periphery of the chip, with a first inter-metal dielectric layer on the first metal line. A second metal line overlies the first inter-metal dielectric layer and extends along the periphery of the chip. A plurality of first metal plugs... | 1. An edge seal for a chip with integrated circuits, comprising: a first metal line along a periphery of the chip; a first inter-metal dielectric layer on the first metal line; a second metal line overlying the first inter-metal dielectric layer and extending along the periphery of the chip; a plurality of first metal ... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to integrated circuits, more particularly, to edge seals for chips. Edge seals for chips are generally used as mechanical and electrical barriers to contamination introduced in the chip sawing process. FIG. 1 shows a semiconductor wafer 300 with a plurality of semiconductor chip... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to integrated circuits, more particularly, to edge seals for chips. Edge seals for chips are generally used as mechanical and electrical barriers to contamination introduced in the chip sawing process. FIG. 1 shows a semiconductor wafer 300 with a plurality of semico... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In view of the above disadvantages, edge seals for chips to protect integrated circuits and integrated circuit devices using the edge seals are provided. Embodiments of such edge seals comprise a first metal line, a first inter-metal dielectric layer, a second metal line, a plurality of first metal ... | 20041203 | 20070626 | 20050714 | 63034.0 | 1 | ZARNEKE, DAVID A | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES, EDGE SEALS THEREFOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,002,148 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor memory module | A semiconductor memory module includes a plurality of semiconductor memory chips and bus signal lines that supply an incoming clock signal and incoming command and address signals to the semiconductor memory chips. A clock signal regeneration circuit and a register circuit are arranged on the semiconductor memory modul... | 1. A semiconductor memory module, comprising: a plurality of semiconductor memory chips arranged on the semiconductor memory module; a plurality of bus signal lines operable to supply an incoming clock signal and incoming command and address signals to at least the semiconductor memory chips; a clock signal regeneratio... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a semiconductor memory module, wherein several semiconductor memory chips and bus signal lines, each of which supplies an incoming clock signal as well as incoming command and address signals to at least the semiconductor memory chips, and a semiconductor circuit ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Present memory systems (DDR1; DDR2; DDR3) provide the possibility of supplying the DIMM command/address bus transferring the command and address signals (CA) with only one version (copy) of the CA bus, for example via a hybrid-T or fly-by bus. With further increasing speeds and considering the hi... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Therefore, the present invention aims at specifying a semiconductor memory module suitable for high-speed semiconductor memory systems such that the above-mentioned drawbacks of the state-of-the-art can be obviated and that the CA and Cl signals are supplied to the semiconductor memory chips arrange... | 20041203 | 20080219 | 20060608 | 59192.0 | G06F104 | 1 | CAO, CHUN | MEMORY MODULE WITH A CLOCK SIGNAL REGENERATION CIRCUIT AND A REGISTER CIRCUIT FOR TEMPORARILY STORING THE INCOMING COMMAND AND ADDRESS SIGNALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
11,002,153 | ACCEPTED | Interleaving control method for AC inverter | An interleaving control type inverter includes a waveform generator to generate a predetermined waveform; a plurality of first signal generators to receive the predetermined waveform and a phase voltage to generate a first control signal and a second control signal corresponding to the phases of the phase voltage; a se... | 1. An interleaving control type inverter, comprising: a waveform generator to generate a waveform; a plurality of first signal generators to receive the waveform and a phase voltage to generate a first control signal and a second control signal corresponding to the phase of the phase voltage; a second signal generator ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The invention relates to an inverter, and particularly to an interleaving control type inverter. 2. Related Art Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a conventional three-phase inverter aims to transform DC power Vdc to three-phase AC power to drive a load 100. The three-phase AC... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention relates to an inverter, and particularly to an interleaving control type inverter. 2. Related Art Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , a conventional three-phase inverter aims to transform DC power Vdc to three-phase AC power to drive a load 100 . The ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the aforesaid problems, the primary object of the invention is to provide an improved interleaving control type inverter. To achieve the foregoing object, the interleaving control type inverter according to the invention includes a waveform generator to generate a predete... | 20041203 | 20070403 | 20060608 | 65716.0 | H02M748 | 0 | RILEY, SHAWN | INTERLEAVING CONTROL TYPE INVERTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02M | 2,004 | |
11,002,177 | ACCEPTED | System and method for signaling status of traffic flow | In one general aspect, a method for signaling traffic flow information includes monitoring a status for a traffic restrictor, generating a wireless signal indicative of the status of the traffic restrictor, and communicating the wireless signal to a receiver. In another general aspect, a wireless receiver includes a wi... | 1. A method for signaling traffic flow information, comprising: monitoring a status for a traffic restrictor; generating a wireless signal indicative of the status of the traffic restrictor; and communicating the wireless signal to a receiver. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a request to change ... | TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates generally to traffic flow management, and more particularly to a system and method for signaling status of traffic flow. BACKGROUND Vehicle traffic flow may be controlled or impeded by a variety of conditions. For example, traffic lights control the ability of vehicles to move th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Vehicle traffic flow may be controlled or impeded by a variety of conditions. For example, traffic lights control the ability of vehicles to move through an intersection. In some cases, how a particular condition affects the traffic flow may depend on a status for the traffic condition. Thus, for... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This disclosure relates to a system and method for signaling status of traffic flow. Various implementations of such a system or method may help to reduce or eliminate drawbacks associated with drivers being unaware of the status of traffic flow at a particular location. In one general aspect, a met... | 20041202 | 20080819 | 20060615 | 90765.0 | G08G1095 | 0 | LABBEES, EDNY | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIGNALING STATUS OF TRAFFIC FLOW | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08G | 2,004 | |
11,002,413 | ACCEPTED | Method of fabricating vertical structure LEDs | A method of fabricating semiconductor devices, such as GaN LEDs, on insulating substrates, such as sapphire. Semiconductor layers are produced on the insulating substrate using normal semiconductor processing techniques. Trenches that define the boundaries of the individual devices are then formed through the semicondu... | 1. A light-emitting device, comprising: a metal layer; a GaN contact layer adjacent the metal layer; a GaN buffer layer; a light-emitting layer disposed between the GaN contact layer and the GaN buffer layer; and an ohmic contact on the GaN buffer layer. 2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1, further includ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to semiconductor device fabrication. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of fabricating vertical devices using a metal support layer. 2. Discussion of the Related Art Light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) are well-know... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to semiconductor device fabrication. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of fabricating vertical devices using a metal support layer. 2. Discussion of the Related Art Light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention, and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the... | 20041203 | 20090804 | 20050512 | 79459.0 | 2 | MANDALA, VICTOR A | METHOD OF FABRICATING VERTICAL STRUCTURE LEDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,002,475 | ACCEPTED | XNM - an interface for a network management system | A method for executing commands in a telecommunications system including one or more service modules is provided. The method comprises: providing an interface configured to receive commands for services from a client, the interface configured to process commands in a generic syntax; receiving a command specifying a ser... | 1. A method for executing commands in a telecommunications system including one or more service modules, the method comprising: providing an interface configured to receive commands for services from a client, the interface configured to process commands in a generic syntax; receiving a command specifying a service fro... | COPYRIGHT A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material, which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the xerographic reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure in exactly the form it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to telecommunications and more specifically to an interface that allows a client to communicate with a telecommunications device. A telecommunications system is configured to perform services based on requests from a client. Typically, the ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to an interface for a telecommunications system. In one embodiment, a method for executing commands in a telecommunications system including one or more service modules is provided. The method comprises: providing an interface configured... | 20041201 | 20100420 | 20060601 | 57304.0 | G06F1730 | 1 | HU, JINSONG | XNM - AN INTERFACE FOR A NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
11,002,573 | ACCEPTED | Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty | Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 1. A tool comprising: a mold having a surface for engaging a joint surface; a block that communicates with the mold; and at least one guide aperture in the block. 2. The tool of claim 1 wherein the mold and the block are integrally formed. 3. The tool of claim 1 wherein the mold is formed to conform to the joint surfac... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 10/724,010 for “PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS FACILITATING INCREASED ACCURACY, SPEED AND SIMPLICITY IN PERFORMING TOTAL AND PARTIAL JOINT ARTHROPLASTY” filed Nov. 25, 2003 which is a co... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A variety of tools are available to assist surgeons in performing joint surgery. In the knee, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,501,266 to McDaniel issued Feb. 26, 1985 discloses a knee distraction device that facilitates knee arthroplasty. The device has an adjustable force calibrati... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In an aspect of the invention, surgical tools for preparing a joint to receive an implant are described, for example a tool comprising one or more surfaces or members that conform at least partially to the shape of the articular surfaces of the joint (e.g., a femoral condyle and/or ... | 20041202 | 20090519 | 20051020 | 88077.0 | 2 | PHILOGENE, PEDRO | SURGICAL TOOLS FACILITATING INCREASED ACCURACY, SPEED AND SIMPLICITY IN PERFORMING JOINT ARTHROPLASTY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,002,716 | ACCEPTED | Horizontally draining artificial turf system | A horizontally draining artificial turf system comprises an impervious base at proper slope, an impermeable layer or drainage blanket over the base at a corresponding slope for guiding water horizontally, an artificial turf at top of the impermeable layer, and a perforated pipe near the lower edge of the base for recei... | 1. An apparatus to drain turf, the apparatus comprising: a sloped blanket beneath a horizontal permeable turf layer with vertical openings to direct water vertically; a permeable base beneath the blanket to allow the water to flow vertically; a pipe inside the base to collect the water to direct the water to a main dra... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit and priority from provisional application No. 60/526,371, filed on Dec. 2, 2003, entitled, “Horizontally Draining Artificial Turf System,” which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. This application also claims benefit and priority ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Vertically draining artificial turfs, commonly called “infilled turf”, and as embodied in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,337,283 and 5,976,645 and others, represent a great improvement over the original short-pile artificial playing surfaces in that they reduce abrasiveness, increase shock att... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an aspect of the present general inventive concept is to provide an artificial turf, which allows rainwater to evacuate efficiently without infiltrating its stone base, thereby increasing the stability of the base. Another aspect of the present general inventive concept is to ... | 20041202 | 20061031 | 20051027 | 64647.0 | 1 | LAGMAN, FREDERICK LYNDON | HORIZONTALLY DRAINING ARTIFICIAL TURF SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,002,937 | ACCEPTED | Hydraulic controller | A hydraulic controller includes: a pair of liquid chambers; and an on-off valve capable of opening and closing a flow channel on the side of the liquid chamber with a higher hydraulic pressure out of the pair of liquid chambers. The flow channel can provide communication between the pair of liquid chambers. A baffling ... | 1. A hydraulic controller comprising: a pair of liquid chambers; and an on-off valve capable of opening and closing a flow channel on the side of the liquid chamber with a higher hydraulic pressure out of the pair of liquid chambers, the flow channel being capable of providing communication between the pair of liquid c... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA The Japanese priority application Nos. 2003-406887 and 2003-406892 upon which the present application is based are hereby incorporated in their entirety herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hydraulic controller comprising:... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hydraulic controller comprising: a pair of liquid chambers; and an on-off valve capable of opening and closing a flow channel on the side of the liquid chamber with a higher hydraulic pressure out of the pair of liquid ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above circumstances, the present invention has an object to provide a hydraulic controller which can reduce operating noise resulting from operation of an on-off valve. To achieve the above object, according to a first feature of the present invention, there is provid... | 20041203 | 20060822 | 20050616 | 96367.0 | 1 | LAZO, THOMAS E | HYDRAULIC CONTROLLER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,002,959 | ACCEPTED | Optoelectronic semiconductor component | A radiation-emitting and/or radiation-receiving semiconductor component in which a radiation-emitting and/or radiation-receiving semiconductor chip is secured on a chip carrier part of a lead frame. The chip carrier part forms a trough in the region in which the semiconductor chip is secured wherein the inner surface o... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A semiconductor component which performs at least one of a radiation-emitting function and a radiation-receiving function, comprising: a chip carrier part; a base body surrounding at least a partial region of the chip carrier part; a semiconductor chip which performs at least one of a radiation-emit... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/043,840 filed Nov. 18, 1999, whose disclosure is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a radiation-emitting and/or radiation-re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a radiation-emitting and/or radiation-receiving semiconductor component in which a radiation-emitting and/or radiation-receiving semiconductor chip is secured on a chip carrier part of a lead frame wherein the semiconduct... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In an embodiment of the present invention, the chip carrier part forms a trough in the region in which the semiconductor chip is secured. The inner surface of the trough is designed in such a way that it forms a reflector for the radiation which is emitted and/or received by the sem... | 20041202 | 20070403 | 20050602 | 57929.0 | 2 | LOUIE, WAI SING | OPTOELECTRONIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,003,053 | ACCEPTED | System & method for processing sentence based queries | Sentence based queries from a user are analyzed to determine appropriate answers from an electronic database. Text in the queries is dissected to identify different phrases; the phrases in turn are matched against candidate phrases to determine best matching answers responsive to the user's question. The system and met... | 1. An electronic query response system comprising: a first software routine configured to form a text string from text words associated with a user query; a first database storing responsive answer data items which can be presented in response to said user query; a second software routine configured to generate a datab... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to and is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/792,674 filed Mar. 2, 2004, which application in turn is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/653,039 filed Aug. 29, 2003 and Ser. No. 10/603,998 filed Jun. 25, 2003, both of which latter applications are continuation-in-parts... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The INTERNET, and in particular, the World-Wide Web (WWW), is growing in popularity and usage for both commercial and recreational purposes, and this trend is expected to continue. This phenomenon is being driven, in part, by the increasing and widespread use of personal computer... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention, therefore, is to provide an improved system and method for overcoming the limitations of the prior art noted above; A primary object of the present invention is to provide a word and phrase recognition system that is flexibly and optimally distrib... | 20041203 | 20100202 | 20050421 | 92111.0 | 1 | LERNER, MARTIN | SYSTEM & METHOD FOR PROCESSING SENTENCE BASED QUERIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,003,253 | ACCEPTED | Bulk inventory network system | A system and method for remote monitoring of material storage levels for dry bulk goods, wherein an independent entity, such as a transportation carrier, can continuously monitor raw material supply levels at a remote manufacturing plant, and, based on projected usage rates, place timely orders on behalf of the plant, ... | 1. A system for monitoring a material quantity at a remote site comprising: a sensor that produces a first output signal corresponding to a material quantity; a data collector that receives said first output signal from said sensor and produces a second output signal that is representative of said material quantity; a ... | This is a continuation-in-part of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/167,379, titled BULK INVENTORY NETWORK SYSTEM, filed Oct. 6, 1998, and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. ______. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the field of automated inventory management, and in particular concerns a system for ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Manufacturers frequently employ independent transportation carriers to deliver raw materials from vendor cites to manufacturing sites on an as-needed basis. Traditionally, manufacturers themselves monitor on-site inventory levels and product usage rates, and, when material suppli... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the invention a remote material monitoring system is provided which can be used to monitor inventory quantities for raw materials at a remote site and automatically transmit signals corresponding to existing material levels from the remote site to a central computer... | 20041203 | 20060815 | 20050512 | 63793.0 | 3 | HARTMAN JR, RONALD D | BULK INVENTORY NETWORK SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,003,842 | ACCEPTED | System & method for natural language processing of sentence based queries | Sentence based queries from a user are analyzed using a natural language engine to determine appropriate answers from an electronic database. The system and methods are useful for Internet based search engines, as well as distributed speech recognition systems such as a client-server system. The latter are typically im... | 1. A natural language processing system adapted for assisting recognition of a query presented in text form, the system comprising: a natural language routine which performs a first linguistic analysis of query text by analyzing a plurality of word phrases associated with said query text; a database query composition r... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to and is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/792,674 filed Mar. 2, 2004, which application in turn is a continuation of Ser. No. 10/653,039 filed Aug. 29, 2003 and Ser. No. 10/603,998 filed Jun. 25 2003, both of which latter applications are continuation-in-parts ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The INTERNET, and in particular, the World-Wide Web (WWW), is growing in popularity and usage for both commercial and recreational purposes, and this trend is expected to continue. This phenomenon is being driven, in part, by the increasing and widespread use of personal computer... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention, therefore, is to provide an improved system and method for overcoming the limitations of the prior art noted above; A primary object of the present invention is to provide a word and phrase recognition system that is flexibly and optimally distrib... | 20041203 | 20091124 | 20050421 | 92111.0 | 1 | LERNER, MARTIN | SYSTEM & METHOD FOR NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING OF SENTENCE BASED QUERIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,004,135 | ACCEPTED | User monitoring | A user-based monitoring system, made up of a at least one of each of remote user-monitoring subsystem, central server and authorized-user computer. The user-based monitoring subsystem facilitates collection of user-related data and includes at least one monitoring unit. The central server is remotely located from, and ... | 1. A user-based monitoring system, comprising: (a) at least one remote user-monitoring subsystem (i) configured to facilitate collection of user-related data; and (ii) including at least one monitoring unit; (b) at least one central server (i) remotely located from the remote user-monitoring subsystem; and (ii) configu... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 09/237,194, filed on Jan. 26, 1999, which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 08/481,925, filed on Jun. 7, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,855, issued May 4, 1999, which is a FWC of application Ser. No. 08/233,397, fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Controlling or curing conditions of ill health generally involves both establishing a therapeutic program and monitoring the progress of the afflicted person. Based on that progress, decisions can be made as to altering therapy to achieve a cure or maintain the affliction or conditio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides a new and useful system for healthcare maintenance in which the invention either serves as a peripheral device to (or incorporates) a small handheld microprocessor-based unit of the type that includes a display screen, buttons or keys that allow a user to control... | 20041203 | 20110510 | 20050421 | 74300.0 | 2 | GILLIGAN, CHRISTOPHER L | USER MONITORING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,004,223 | ACCEPTED | Substrate removal from polishing tool | Techniques for removing a substrate from a polishing pad are described. A substrate is pulled away from the polishing pad such that the edges of the substrate are pulled away from the polishing pad before the center of the substrate is pulled from the polishing pad. | 1. A method of dechucking a substrate from a surface, comprising: applying a first pressure to a central portion of a first side of a substrate, wherein a second side of the substrate is in contact with a polishing surface; and applying a second pressure to the first side at an outer portion of the first side of the su... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/590,451, filed on Jul. 22, 2004, which is incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND This invention relates to transport of a substrate by a carrier in a semiconductor fabrication tool. An integrated cir... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to transport of a substrate by a carrier in a semiconductor fabrication tool. An integrated circuit is typically formed on a substrate by the sequential deposition of conductive, semiconductive or insulative layers on a silicon substrate. One fabrication step involves depos... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, the invention provides techniques for removing a substrate from a polishing pad after the substrate has been polished. Removing the substrate from the polishing pad is sometimes called “substrate dechuck”. In general, in one aspect, the invention features methods of dechucking a substrat... | 20041202 | 20060725 | 20060126 | 74097.0 | B24B100 | 0 | NGUYEN, DUNG V | SUBSTRATE REMOVAL FROM POLISHING TOOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B24B | 2,004 | |
11,004,256 | ACCEPTED | Transmitting apparatus, receiving apparatus, and communication system for formatting data | A transmitting apparatus, a receiving apparatus, and a communication system are provided that allow a reduction in a frame loss due to interference caused by use of the same channel. A transmitting apparatus disposed in a base station includes a GPS receiver for receiving a GPS signal, a timing generator for controllin... | 1. A transmitting apparatus comprising a front-end transmission processing unit for converting transmission signal into a transmission time slot; and a frame generator for generating a frame including a series of n (integer equal to or greater than 1) time slots and a frame guard period added to the series of n time sl... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transmitting apparatus, a receiving apparatus, and a communication system, for use in a mobile communication system, and more specifically, to an improvement in a format of data that is modulated and transmitted using, for example,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transmitting apparatus, a receiving apparatus, and a communication system, for use in a mobile communication system, and more specifically, to an improvement in a format of data that is modulated and transmitted using, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to an aspect of the present invention, to achieve the above object, there is provided a transmitting apparatus comprising a front-end transmission processing unit for converting transmission signal into a transmission time slot; a frame generator for generating a frame inc... | 20041203 | 20110719 | 20050714 | 60633.0 | 3 | GESESSE, TILAHUN | TRANSMITTING APPARATUS, RECEIVING APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR FORMATTING DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,004,312 | ACCEPTED | Methods for generating composite images including filtering and embroidery price calculation | Methods for generating composite images are disclosed. A first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser and a second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The selection of the first image and the second image is communicated to a server via a network. A composite image is a... | 1. A method for generating a composite image including: presenting a first image via a Web interface presented on a browser; presenting a second image via a Web interface presented on the browser; communicating a selection of the first image and the second image to a server via a network; automatically generating a com... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/758,648 filed on Jan. 10, 2001 entitled “METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING COMPOSITE IMAGES;” which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/176,956 fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The sale of promotional products, also called advertising specialties, has traditionally been practiced as a broker-customer relationship where a commissioned broker presents, in-person, various product lines and decoration choices to a customer. For example, a customer may call ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention discloses methods for generating composite images via a network. In one embodiment, a first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser. A second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The selection of the first image a... | 20041202 | 20080101 | 20051027 | 92958.0 | 5 | PATEL, KANJIBHAI B | METHODS FOR GENERATING COMPOSITE IMAGES INCLUDING FILTERING AND EMBROIDERY PRICE CALCULATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,004,733 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparatuses for generating composite images including warping | Methods and apparatuses for generating composite images are disclosed. A first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser and a second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The second image is positioned relative to the first image to generate relative positioning information... | 1. A method for generating a composite image including: presenting a first image via a Web interface presented on a browser; presenting a second image via a Web interface presented on the browser; communicating a selection of the first image and the second image to a server via a network; automatically generating a com... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/758,648 filed on Jan. 10, 2001 entitled “METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING COMPOSITE IMAGES;” which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/176,956 fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The sale of promotional products, also called advertising specialties, has traditionally been practiced as a broker-customer relationship where a commissioned broker presents, in-person, various product lines and decoration choices to a customer. For example, a customer may call ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention discloses methods and apparatuses for generating composite images via a network. In one embodiment, a first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser. A second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The selection of t... | 20041202 | 20070626 | 20051124 | 92958.0 | 4 | PATEL, KANJIBHAI B | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING COMPOSITE IMAGES INCLUDING WARPING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,004,734 | ACCEPTED | Methods for generating composite images including positioning grid | Methods for generating composite images are disclosed. A first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser and a second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The second image is positioned relative to the first image to generate relative positioning information, wherein genera... | 1. A method for generating a composite image including: presenting a first image via a Web interface presented on a browser; presenting a second image via a Web interface presented on the browser; communicating a selection of the first image and the second image to a server via a network; automatically generating a com... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/758,648 filed on Jan. 10, 2001 entitled “METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING COMPOSITE IMAGES;” which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/176,956 fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The sale of promotional products, also called advertising specialties, has traditionally been practiced as a broker-customer relationship where a commissioned broker presents, in-person, various product lines and decoration choices to a customer. For example, a customer may call ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention discloses methods for generating composite images via a network. In one embodiment, a first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser. A second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The selection of the first image a... | 20041202 | 20060523 | 20060209 | 92958.0 | G06F1516 | 4 | PATEL, KANJIBHAI B | METHODS FOR GENERATING COMPOSITE IMAGES INCLUDING POSITIONING GRID | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
11,005,280 | ACCEPTED | Initial cell search in mobile communications systems | An initial search for locating cells in a telecommunication system includes defining a set of carrier frequencies to be searched, and selecting as a cell search mode either a wide cell search mode or a narrow cell search mode, wherein selecting the cell search mode is based on a level of frequency generation accuracy. ... | 1. A method of locating cells in a telecommunication system, comprising: defining a set of carrier frequencies to be searched; selecting as a cell search mode either a wide cell search mode or a narrow cell search mode, wherein selecting the cell search mode is based on a level of frequency generation accuracy; for eac... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to mobile communication systems, and more particularly to initial cell search techniques in mobile communication systems Mobile communication systems, such as cellular communication systems, allow mobile user equipment (UE) to communicate wirelessly by establishing a wireless (e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to mobile communication systems, and more particularly to initial cell search techniques in mobile communication systems Mobile communication systems, such as cellular communication systems, allow mobile user equipment (UE) to communicate wirelessly by establishing a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>It should be emphasized that the terms “comprises” and “comprising”, when used in this specification, are taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components; but the use of these terms does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, ste... | 20041206 | 20110329 | 20080904 | 58269.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | HEIBER, SHANTELL LAKETA | INITIAL CELL SEARCH IN MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
11,005,343 | ACCEPTED | Athletic clothing with sting reduction padding | An article of athletic clothing is provided with at least one sting reducing multilayer laminate pad. Preferably the laminate pad comprises an inner layer made of vibration damping material such as an elastomeric material and preferably silicone gel. The pad also includes a layer of force dissipating stiffening materia... | 1. An athletic glove that regulates and dissipates vibration, the athletic glove comprising: a glove body configured to cover at least a palm portion of a hand for placement thereover; the glove body including at least one pad, the at least one pad having a pad body having an outer perimeter and being formed by a reinf... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION When individuals participate in various athletic activities it is common that parts of the individual's body are subject to impact. Various attempts have been made through the years to provide padding as a means of protecting the participants. Such padding is well known for various organized... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>When individuals participate in various athletic activities it is common that parts of the individual's body are subject to impact. Various attempts have been made through the years to provide padding as a means of protecting the participants. Such padding is well known for vario... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of this invention is to provide a sting reduction padding for various articles of athletic clothing. In accordance with this invention a sting reducing laminate pad is provided which includes a layer of vibration damping material that would preferably be located toward the... | 20041206 | 20070206 | 20050602 | 58036.0 | 2 | MORAN, KATHERINE M | ATHLETIC CLOTHING WITH STING REDUCTION PADDING | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,005,459 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor radiation emitter package | A semiconductor optical radiation package includes a leadframe, at least one semiconductor optical radiation emitter, and an encapsulant. The leadframe has a heat extraction member, which supports the semiconductor optical emitter and provides one or more thermal paths for removing heat generated within the emitter to ... | 1. A semiconductor radiation emitter package comprising: a heat extraction element; at least two electrical leads having a greater thermal resistance than said heat extraction element; at least one semiconductor radiation emitter mounted on a first surface of said heat extraction element, wherein when said at least one... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/935,443 filed on Aug. 23, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,828,170, which is divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/426,795 filed on Oct. 22, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,335,548, which claims ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to semiconductor radiation emitter packages such as, for example, light emitting diode (LED) packages. Semiconductor optical emitter components such as LED devices have become commonplace in a wide variety of consumer and industrial opto-electronic a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of making a semiconductor radiation emitter package is provided that comprises the steps of: (a) forming a leadframe assembly from a sheet of electrically and thermally conductive material, the leadframe assembly having ... | 20041206 | 20070807 | 20050414 | 72292.0 | 1 | HA, NATHAN W | SEMICONDUCTOR RADIATION EMITTER PACKAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,005,495 | ACCEPTED | Processing a workpiece using water, a base, and ozone | Contaminants such as photoresist are quickly removed from a wafer having metal features, using water, ozone and a base such as ammonium hydroxide. Processing is performed at room temperature to avoid metal corrosion. Ozone is delivered into a stream of process liquid or into the process environment or chamber. Steam ma... | 1. A method for cleaning at least one workpiece, comprising: placing the workpiece into a chamber; applying a liquid onto the workpiece, with the liquid including water and ammonium hydroxide; and providing ozone in the chamber. 2. The method of claim 1 with the cleaning liquid having a concentration of ammonium hydrox... | This Application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/621,028, filed Jul. 21, 2000 and now pending and incorporated herein by reference, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. PCT/US99/08516, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Semiconductor devices are the basic building blocks of most electronic products. They are widely used in almost all consumer electronic products, such as cell phones, computers, televisions, etc. as well as in communications, medical, industrial, military, and office products and equi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A novel wafer cleaning solution, application technique, system, and methods are used to speed up processing in the manufacturing of semiconductor wafers, memory disks, photomasks, optical media, and on other substrates which microelectronic, micromechanical, or micro-electromechanic... | 20041206 | 20070116 | 20050623 | 84540.0 | 1 | EL ARINI, ZEINAB | PROCESSING A WORKPIECE USING WATER, A BASE, AND OZONE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,005,564 | ACCEPTED | Versatile lighting apparatus and associated kit | A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a s... | 1. An illumination system, comprising: a light panel comprising a panel frame; a plurality of semiconductor light elements secured to the panel frame; and a self-contained battery unit capable of securably attaching to the outside of the panel frame; wherein the light panel comprises a power source receptor capable of ... | RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/238,973 filed Sep. 2, 2002, which in turn is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/949,206 filed Sep. 7, 2001, hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Field of the Invention The field of the present invention relates to lighting apparatus and systems as may be used in film, television, photography, and other applications. 2) Background Lighting systems are an integral part of the film and photography industries. Proper illum... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is generally directed in one aspect to a novel and versatile lighting apparatus. According to one embodiment as disclosed herein, a lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, with a plurality of semiconductor light elements, such as LEDs, secured ... | 20041204 | 20091020 | 20051013 | 72518.0 | 2 | MACCHIAROLO, LEAH SIMONE | VERSATILE LIGHTING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED KIT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,006,180 | ACCEPTED | Electric ARC welding system | An electric arc welding system for creating a first AC welding arc with a first current waveform between a first electrode and a workpiece by a first power supply and a second AC welding arc with a second current waveform between a second electrode and a workpiece by a second power supply as the first and second electr... | 1-92. (canceled) 93. An electric arc welding system for creating a first AC welding arc with a first current waveform between a first electrode and a workpiece by a first power supply and a second AC welding arc with a second current waveform between a second electrode and a workpiece by a second power supply as said f... | The present invention relates to the art of electric arc welding and more particularly to an electric arc welding system to operate tandem electrodes. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The present invention is directed to an electric arc welding system utilizing high capacity alternating circuit power supplies for driving two... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Welding applications, such as pipe welding, often require high currents and use several arcs created by tandem electrodes. Such welding systems are quite prone to certain inconsistencies caused by arc disturbances due to magnetic interaction between two adjacent tandem electrodes. A ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a wiring diagram of two paralleled power supplies, each of which include a switching output which power supplies are used in practicing the invention; FIG. 3 is a cross sectional side view... | 20041207 | 20061212 | 20050505 | 68571.0 | 1 | SHAW, CLIFFORD C | ELECTRIC ARC WELDING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,006,225 | ACCEPTED | Power output device of a computer power supply | A power output device of the present invention comprises a power supply having an input end for conducting electric current and an output device for supplying power to a computer. The output device has the following elements. A main cable and a sub-cable are connected to a bus on a circuit board of the power supply. An... | 1. A power output device of the present invention comprising: a power supply having an input end for conducting electric current and an output device for supplying power to a computer; the output device having the following elements; a main cable connected to a bus on a circuit board of the power supply; the main cable... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to power supplies, and in particular a power output device of a computer power supply, wherein the output wires of the power supply are arranged in order and the wire connection is improved. As a result the airflow within a computer casing is also improved so as to h... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the prior art, the personal computer includes a mainframe, a central processing unit (CPU), interface cards, and data accessing units (such as, a hard disk, a compact disk driver, a card reader), etc. All these need power supply for supplying power to the electronic devices. R... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to a power output device of a computer power supply, wherein the output wires of the power supply are arranged in order and the wire connection is improved. As a result the airflow within a computer casing is also improved ... | 20041207 | 20070306 | 20060518 | 64530.0 | H02M100 | 2 | NGUYEN, MATTHEW VAN | POWER OUTPUT DEVICE OF A COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02M | 2,004 | |
11,006,388 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for encoding/decoding transport format combination indicator in CDMA mobile communication system | An apparatus and method for encoding/decoding a transport format combination indicator (TFCI) in a CDMA mobile communication system. In the TFCI encoding apparatus, a one-bit generator generates a sequence having the same symbols. A basis orthogonal sequence generator generates a plurality of basis orthogonal sequences... | 1. A TFCI encoding apparatus in a CDMA mobile communication system, comprising: an orthogonal sequence generator for generating a plurality of basis biorthogonal sequences; a mask sequence generator for generating a plurality of basis mask sequences; and an operation unit for adding a basis biorthogonal sequence and a ... | PRIORITY This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/611,069, filed Jul. 6, 2000, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to an application entitled “Apparatus And Method For Encoding/Decoding Transport Format Combination Indicator In CDMA Mobile Communication System” filed in the Korean Intellect... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an information transmitting apparatus and method in an IMT 2000 system, and in particular, to an apparatus and method for transmitting a transport format combination indicator (TFCI). 2. Description of the Relat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for encoding an extended TFCI in an IMT 2000 system. It is also an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for encoding a basic TFCI and an extended TFCI compatibly in ... | 20041207 | 20100427 | 20050421 | 79326.0 | 2 | LY, ANH VU H | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENCODING/DECODING TRANSPORT FORMAT COMBINATION INDICATOR IN CDMA MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,006,486 | ACCEPTED | Computer navigation | An electronic device comprises a display for displaying data stored on said electronic device; input means; sensing means for sensing the three-dimensional position of the input means relative to said device; and control means for controlling the data displayed on said display in dependence on the three-dimensional pos... | 1. An electronic input device comprising an input object; a sensor array operative to sense and provide an output indication of position and at least two of orientation; shape and size of an electromagnetic radiation pattern on said sensor array produced by said input object; and input circuitry receiving said output i... | The present invention relates to computer navigation and particularly, but not exclusively, to an apparatus which facilitates navigation of software stored on the apparatus even where the display for the apparatus is small. It is known to provide small, hand-held computer devices such as pocket organisers, Personal Dig... | 20041206 | 20110531 | 20050721 | 78035.0 | 1 | SNYDER, ADAM J | COMPUTER NAVIGATION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
11,006,610 | ACCEPTED | Height adjuster mechanism for a dishwasher dish rack | A vertical height adjustment mechanism for a dish rack includes a slide member fixedly mounted relative to a support member, a housing secured to the dish rack, and a latch member. The housing includes a central guide channel that slidably receives the slide member. The latch member includes a support leg, an actuating... | 1. A dishwasher comprising: a tub having integral top, bottom, rear and side walls that collectively define a washing chamber; a door pivotally mounted relative to the tub, said door being adapted to selectively close the washing chamber; at least one support member mounted to the side wall of the tub, said at least on... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention pertains to the art of dishwashers and, more particularly, to a vertical height adjuster mechanism for a dishwasher dish rack. 2. Discussion of the Prior Art A front loading dishwasher typically includes a tub having an open front. The tub defi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention pertains to the art of dishwashers and, more particularly, to a vertical height adjuster mechanism for a dishwasher dish rack. 2. Discussion of the Prior Art A front loading dishwasher typically includes a tub having an open front. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a dishwasher including an open front tub that defines a washing chamber, a door pivotally mounted relative to the tub for closing the washing chamber and a dish rack for supporting items to be washed in the washing chamber. The dish rack is mount... | 20041208 | 20080812 | 20060608 | 62323.0 | A47B8800 | 0 | TRAN, HANH VAN | HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHANISM FOR A DISHWASHER DISH RACK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47B | 2,004 | |
11,007,064 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for switching antenna and channel assignments in broadband wireless networks | A method and apparatus for antenna switching, grouping, and channel assignments in wireless communication systems. The invention allows multiuser diversity to be exploited with simple antenna operations, therefore increasing the capacity and performance of wireless communications systems. Channel characteristics indica... | 1. A method for assigning channels to support communication between subscribers and a base station in a broadband wireless network, comprising: for each of multiple antenna resources at the base station, obtaining one or more channel characteristics for each channel hosted by each antenna resource, the channel characte... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of communications systems; more particularly, the present invention relates to techniques for switching channel and antenna assignments in wireless networks. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Spatial processing with antenna arrays is one of the most used techn... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Spatial processing with antenna arrays is one of the most used techniques in wireless communications. Among many schemes developed to date, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and beamforming are often studied and have been proved to be effective in increasing the capacity and ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for antenna switching and channel assignments in wireless communication systems. Channel characteristics indicative of signal reception quality are obtained for each of multiple channels hosted by each antenna resource at a base station. Ch... | 20041207 | 20090811 | 20060608 | 64220.0 | H04H104 | 7 | PHAM, BRENDA H | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SWITCHING ANTENNA AND CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS IN BROADBAND WIRELESS NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04H | 2,004 | |
11,007,069 | ACCEPTED | Seating system | A seating system is provided including a beam for supporting seats, wherein the seats are individually mounted to the beam at any selected longitudinal position along the beam. The system facilitates seat positioning and repositioning in a manner that optimizes seating adaptability and ease of installation. The beam pr... | 1. A seating system comprising: an elongate beam including: a first track portion configured to be secured to a series of fixed connectors at any position along a length of the beam; and a second track portion extending integrally parallel to the first portion; a plurality of seats, each of the seats including at least... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This patent application is a continuation of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/914,231, filed Sep. 14, 2001, which claims the benefit of International Application No. PCT/AU00/01150, filed Sep. 21, 2000, which claims priority to Australian Patent Application No. PQ 297... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Stadium seating is usually based about beams or the like which are connected either directly or indirectly to a floor or vertical riser in the stadium, individual seats are then connected to the beam by way of a clamp or the like which clamp has one component on the seat and one ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One object of the invention is to provide a seating system whereby the location of the seats is very much more flexible than has previously been the case. The invention, in one aspect, comprises a seating system having a beam which is adapted to be connected to a surface adjacent th... | 20041208 | 20060711 | 20050707 | 66081.0 | 2 | BROWN, PETER R | SEATING SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,007,268 | ACCEPTED | Hinge coupling | Disclosed is a hinge coupling comprising a first connective section comprising a hollow first cylinder at one end with a first piece fastened therein, two parallel projections at the other end, each projection having a bent end, a bore in an intermediate portion open to the external, and a bar interconnected the bent e... | 1. A hinge coupling, comprising: a first connective section comprising a first hollow cylinder at one end with a first piece fastened therein, two parallel projections extending from one end to the other end thereof, each projection at its free end having a bent end, a channel defined by the projections, an upper openi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to couplings and more particularly to one of at least one improved hinge coupling of, for example, a rib of an umbrella in which one of two sections of the coupling is adapted to fold toward the other to be parallel therewith for saving... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to couplings and more particularly to one of at least one improved hinge coupling of, for example, a rib of an umbrella in which one of two sections of the coupling is adapted to fold toward the other to be parallel therewit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a hinge coupling comprising a first connective section comprising a hollow first cylinder at one end with a first piece fastened therein, two parallel projections at the other end, each projection having a bent end, a channel defin... | 20041209 | 20070814 | 20060615 | 99754.0 | E05D1110 | 0 | KYLE, MICHAEL J | HINGE COUPLING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E05D | 2,004 | |
11,007,479 | ACCEPTED | Outdoor menu display device | An improved outdoor illuminated display device. The device generally comprises a modular housing, a base member and a plurality of lights positioned in the housing—either horizontally or vertically. A plurality of display modules are positioned on the housing and backlit by the lights. A door member is pivotally connec... | 1. A display device having a housing with a first illuminated portion and a second illuminated portion, said display device comprising: a) said first illuminated portion comprising: a generally rectangular first housing portion; said first housing portion having a rower wall member, an upper wall member, two side wall ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/283,069, filed on Mar. 31, 1999, which in turn is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/893,603 filed on Jul. 14, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,983,543, which in turn is a continuation-in-part of pe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Illuminated outdoor signs and display devices are commonly in use for many purposes today, particularly for presenting advertising and promotional materials relative to various businesses. Fast-food restaurants in particular use illuminated signs on their premises adjacent pathways leading to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides illuminated display devices which are improvements over known illuminated display devices. An enclosed housing containing a plurality of lights, particularly fluorescent lights, has a first area or portion with a transparent cover for placement of the ... | 20041208 | 20070213 | 20051020 | 59588.0 | 2 | SILBERMANN, JOANNE | OUTDOOR MENU DISPLAY DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,007,635 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for improving electrochemical analyte sensors | An analyte-measuring device, particularly an electrochemical sensor, is provided for measuring current values at multiple bias potential settings to assess the quality of the analyte measurement, identify interference in the signal, and calculate substantially interference-free analyte concentration measurements. The d... | 1. A method for identifying an interfering species using an analyte-measuring device, the method comprising: providing at least one electrochemical sensor; measuring a first signal output obtained at a first bias potential setting; measuring a second signal output obtained at a second bias potential setting; and compar... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/527892, filed Dec. 8, 2003, U.S. Provisional Application 60/587787, filed Jul. 13, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Application 60/614683, filed Sep. 30, 2004. All above-referenced prior applic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A variety of sensors are known that use an electrochemical cell to provide output signals by which the presence or absence of an analyte in a sample can be determined. For example in an electrochemical cell, an analyte (or a species derived from it) that is electro-active generat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the preferred embodiments provide systems and methods for improving the quality of analyte-measuring devices by identifying interfering species on an analyte signal. The preferred embodiments further provide systems and methods for reducing or eliminating the effects of... | 20041207 | 20060725 | 20050728 | 75934.0 | 1 | OLSEN, KAJ K | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING ELECTROCHEMICAL ANALYTE SENSORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,007,782 | ACCEPTED | Private entity profile network | In private equity and debt funding operations, resource providers define electronic data collection templates to be filled in by prospective resource consumers to form semi-homogeneous profiles. Providers and/or consumers can assign themselves and/or third parties various individualized levels of permissions to access ... | 1. A method of managing resource consumer information, comprising the steps of: enabling a resource provider to define requirements of, and to name, at least one profile group; enabling the resource provider to define a data collection template of fields for a semi-homogenous profile of desired resource consumer inform... | This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/870,732, filed Jun. 17, 2004, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/528,749, filed Dec. 10, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field This invention relates generally to private equity and debt markets, and m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field This invention relates generally to private equity and debt markets, and more particularly to managing, tracking, distributing and syndicating resource consumers' account, company, and relationship information in such markets. 2. Discussion of Prior Art In the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method of using an electronic database system for collecting resource consumer information, organizing the information into standardized profiles and managing the profiles, to enable accessing the information as desired, comprises the steps of: defining a data collection template of fields for a s... | 20041208 | 20101207 | 20050630 | 97520.0 | 12 | KAZIMI, HANI M | PRIVATE ENTITY PROFILE NETWORK | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,007,798 | ACCEPTED | Circovirus sequences associated with piglet weight loss disease (PWD) | The genome sequences and the nucleotide sequences coding for the PWD circovirus polypeptides, such as the circovirus structural and non-structural polypeptides, vectors including the sequences, and cells and animals transformed by the vectors are provided. Methods for detecting the nucleic acids or polypeptides, and ki... | 1. An isolated porcine circovirus type B. 2. The isolated porcine circovirus type B according to claim 1 which is inactivated. 3. An immunogenic composition comprising the isolated porcine circovirus type B of claim 2. 4. The isolated porcine circovirus type B according to claim 1 which is attenuated. 5. An immunogenic... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/682,420, filed Oct. 10, 2003, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/637,011, filed Aug. 8, 2003, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/514,245, filed Feb. 28, 2000, which is a 35 U.S.C. §120 continuation-in-part of In... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to the genomic sequence and nucleotide sequences coding for polypeptides of PWD circovirus, such as the structural and nonstructural polypeptides of said circovirus, as well as vectors including said sequences and cells or animals transformed by these vector... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to vaccines comprising a nucleotide sequence of the genome of Porcine circovirus type B, or a homologue or fragment thereof, and an acceptable pharmaceutical or veterinary vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, the nucleotide sequence is selected ... | 20041209 | 20070529 | 20051027 | 79990.0 | 2 | SALIMI, ALI REZA | CIRCOVIRUS SEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH PIGLET WEIGHT LOSS DISEASE (PWD) | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,007,887 | ACCEPTED | Abuse-proofed dosage form | The invention relates to a solid administration form, protected from parenteral abuse and containing at least one viscosity-increasing agent in addition to one or more active substances that have parenteral abuse potential. The agent forms, when a necessary minimum amount of an aqueous liquid is added, on the basis of ... | 1. A parenteral abuse-proofed solid dosage form, characterised in that, in addition to one or more active ingredients with potential for abuse, it comprises at least one viscosity-increasing agent in a quantity such that the extract obtained from the dosage form with the assistance of a necessary minimum quantity of an... | The present invention relates to a solid dosage form with reduced parenteral abuse containing, in addition to one or more active ingredients with potential for abuse, at least one viscosity-increasing agent in quantities such that, on extraction with the assistance of a necessary minimum quantity of aqueous liquid, a g... | 20041209 | 20100817 | 20050714 | 62168.0 | 11 | SHEIKH, HUMERA N | ABUSE-PROOFED DOSAGE FORM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
11,008,182 | ACCEPTED | Process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface | A process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface whereby the decor of the panels is achieved by means of printing a plurality of different decor sections (1n) on a web (1). Each decor section (1n) being intended to constitute the decor of a panel. Each decor section (1n) having a beginning (1B) and... | 1. A process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface whereby the decor of the panels is achieved by means of printing a plurality of different decor sections (1n) on a web (1), each decor section (1n) being intended to constitute the decor of a panel, each decor section (1n) having a beginning (1B) ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the process for manufacturing a set of decorative panels provided with a decor which is matching over two opposite edges of the panels when the panels are arranged in a predetermined order. 2. Description of Related Prior Art Panels ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the process for manufacturing a set of decorative panels provided with a decor which is matching over two opposite edges of the panels when the panels are arranged in a predetermined order. 2. Description of Related Prior... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention the above mentioned needs have been met and a decorative board with a decorative surface with a matching decor that overlaps the joints of adjacent boards has been achieved. The invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of panels having ... | 20041210 | 20070814 | 20050707 | 91477.0 | 1 | HA, NGUYEN Q | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF PANELS HAVING A DECORATIVE SURFACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,008,386 | ACCEPTED | Agitator assisted bulk product dispenser | A dispenser having an agitator for bulk product. The dispenser comprises a housing, a handle pivotally connected to the housing, a door connected to the handle and adapted to pivot between a closed position and an open position to selectively dispense the bulk product through an opening in the housing, and an agitator ... | 1. A dispenser for bulk product, comprising: a housing having an opening; a handle pivotally connected to the housing; a door connected to the handle and adapted to pivot between a closed position and an open position when actuated to selectively dispense the bulk product through the opening; and an agitator in contact... | This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application 60/572,539, filed May 19, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. RELATED PATENTS U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,182,864 and 6,241,123 to Elmore, both of which teach general gravity fed dispensing systems. The teachings of both patents are inc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Gravity fed bins for dispensing bulk materials are used to dispense a wide variety of materials having a range of sizes and aggregate make-ups as diverse as hardware components, e.g., nuts and bolts, to food, e.g., pastas, cereals, nuts, coffee (either beans or ground), dried soup mixes, candies,... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention disclosed herein addresses and overcomes the shortcomings inherent in previous attempts in the art to dispense difficult product. In particular, the present invention overcomes the tendency of components of the stored product to exert tactile pressure upon each other such that the comp... | 20041209 | 20070220 | 20051208 | 79819.0 | 1 | WILLIAMS, STEPHANIE ELAINE | AGITATOR ASSISTED BULK PRODUCT DISPENSER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,008,530 | ACCEPTED | Item information system and method | An item price notification system automatically interrogates product labels to determine product, pricing, and other unique data. The system uses a radio frequency (RF) radio frequency transceiver to generate an RF field to communicate with radio frequency identification (radio frequency transponders) transponders moun... | 1. An item information for items stored in groups on display shelves, the system comprising: a plurality of radio frequency transponders each having item information stored therein that is related to items stored on the display shelves proximate to the transponder; and a portable item information device having: a radio... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to retail pricing systems, and methods for managing pricing, consumer comparisons, and inventory of goods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The traditional method for informing consumers of item prices in a retail setting is to place price labels on the shelves under t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The traditional method for informing consumers of item prices in a retail setting is to place price labels on the shelves under the items. These labels are normally made of paper or of another single-use material and must be manually updated when prices change or when an item goe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a system and method of alerting consumers to the presence of nearby items and providing item information that can be reviewed while the consumers are shopping. In certain aspects of the invention, this allows, for example, a direct comparison of similar good... | 20041209 | 20080513 | 20060615 | 65497.0 | H04Q100 | 0 | HOLLOWAY III, EDWIN C | ITEM INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
11,008,882 | ACCEPTED | Method for utilizing gas reserves with low methane concentrations for fueling gas turbines | The invention is directed to a method of fueling gas turbines from natural gas reserves with relatively low methane concentrations. The invention permits the use of such reserves to be used to fuel gas turbines to generate electric power. The method of the invention includes providing a natural gas comprising not more ... | 1. A method for fueling a gas turbine with methane from natural gas reserves having relatively low concentrations of methane, the method comprising: mixing natural gas and hydrogen gas, the natural gas having not more than about 40 volume percent methane gas to provide a hydrogen enhanced methane gas blend, the hydroge... | This invention relates to the combustion of natural gas having low methane concentrations and, without the invention, having a low heating value for the economic generation of power from gas turbines. More particularly, this invention relates to the combustion of a gas blend with a methane gas concentration of not more... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Currently there are substantial methane gas reserves with relatively low methane gas concentrations. Many of these reserves have methane gas concentrations below 40 volume percent. Currently, impurities are removed from natural gas to make pipeline quality natural gas which norma... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is directed to a method of fueling gas turbines from natural gas reserves with relatively low methane concentrations. The invention permits the use of such reserves to be used to fuel gas turbines to generate electric power. As described, these reserves currently can b... | 20041210 | 20110816 | 20050908 | 59943.0 | 1 | YOUNG, NATASHA E | METHOD FOR UTILIZING GAS RESERVES WITH LOW METHANE CONCENTRATIONS FOR FUELING GAS TURBINES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,009,116 | ACCEPTED | RAINPROOF RECESSED OUTLET BOX | A recessed electrical box with a closeable cover member and at least one outward extending flange. The flange serves as a positioning arrangement to recess the electrical box at the correct depth with respect to the surface in which it will be mounted. The recessed electrical box is includes of two pieces, including a ... | 1. A recessed electrical box for installation on a surface and comprising: a first box having side walls, a back wall, a front opening, a front edge surrounding said front opening, and a cavity for receiving an electrical device therein; a transverse wall portion extending outwards from said front edge and forming a pa... | This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/863,942 filed Jun. 9, 2004 and still pending. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to electrical junction boxes and specifically to a recessed outlet box that secures an electrical device substantially behind the exterior of a bu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the mounting of outlets to the exterior of a building, covered electrical boxes are commonly used for providing a rainproof electrical enclosure. These outdoor electrical enclosures are typically multi-piece structures, typically comprising three or more separate pieces to pro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a recessed electrical box with a closeable cover member. The box may include a flange that serves as a positioning arrangement to recess the electrical box at the correct depth with respect to the surface in which it will be mounted. The recessed electrical box is c... | 20041210 | 20060228 | 20051215 | 57556.0 | 1 | PATEL, DHIRUBHAI R | RAINPROOF RECESSED OUTLET BOX | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,009,707 | ACCEPTED | Food supplemented with a carnitine, suitable for stimulating the biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids from the saturated fatty acids contained in the food | A food selected from the group comprising milk and dairy products derived from milk, comprising a carnitine in an effective amount to stimulate, through the natural fatty acid metabolic processes that take place in a consumer of said food, the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids from the saturated fatty acids orig... | 1-14. (canceled) 15. A food consisting of milk, and comprising a carnitine selected from the group consisting of L-carnitine, acetyl L-carnitine, propionyl L-carnitine, a mixture thereof, and a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the carnitine, in an effective amount of from 400 mg to 9,000 mg/L or mg/kg of milk or fo... | The present invention relates to milk and food stuffs derived from the processing of milk (i.e. dairy products) supplemented with an agent suitable for stimulating, through the natural metabolic processes that take place in the body, the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids starting from the saturated fatty acids o... | 20041213 | 20091027 | 20050512 | 94855.0 | 1 | WONG, LESLIE A | FOOD SUPPLEMENTED WITH A CARNITINE, SUITABLE FOR STIMULATING THE BIOSYNTHESIS OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS FROM THE SATURATED FATTY ACIDS CONTAINED IN THE FOOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
11,009,921 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for maintaining multiple sets of identity data | A method of assigning the UNIX computers in a network to one of a plurality of groups called zones, of creating independent sets of UNIX identity information for each network entity (user or group) for separate zones, and of associating an entity's sets of UNIX entity information with a single global entity record for ... | 1. A computer-readable medium containing instructions that, when executed by a general-purpose computing system, cause the system to perform operations comprising: obtaining an entity identifier from a UNIX client; determining a zone of the client from zone identity information received from the client; retrieving a gl... | BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of this invention work with computers running UNIX (or a variation of UNIX) and an identity resolver (such as a directory server) within a network of computers. Embodiments of the invention allow the association of multiple sets of UNIX identity information (user or group ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Any network of UNIX computers relies on identity information to identify computer users and groups of computer users on the network. For example, when a user logs onto a network computer, he provides a user name to identify himself. Once the user is logged in, he is associated with a pre-assigned... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of this invention provide methods of creating multiple sets of UNIX identity information for each network entity, one information set for each group of UNIX computers (called a zone) in the network. Each of these information sets is a zone entity record. A zone entity re... | 20041210 | 20110920 | 20060615 | 91165.0 | G06F700 | 1 | DARNO, PATRICK A | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING MULTIPLE SETS OF IDENTITY DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,004 | |
11,010,072 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for stimulating hydrocarbon wells | One or more flapper valve assemblies are placed in a casing string extending through one or more hydrocarbon bearing intervals. The flapper valve assemblies are placed between some of the hydrocarbon bearing intervals. In an open or inoperative position, the flapper valve assemblies are full opening compared to the cas... | 1. A well comprising a bore hole extending from a surface location and penetrating a hydrocarbon bearing interval, a casing string in the bore hole having a predetermined minimum internal diameter, a flapper valve assembly having an internal diameter at least as large as the casing internal diameter and providing a tub... | This invention relates to a method and apparatus for completing hydrocarbon wells and more particularly to a technique for stimulating multiple zones in a single well and then cleaning up the well in preparation for production. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION An important development in natural gas production in recent dec... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An important development in natural gas production in recent decades, at least in the continental United States, has been the improvement of hydraulic fracturing techniques for stimulating production from previously uneconomically tight formations. For example, the largest gas fi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In this invention, one or more check valves, preferably in the form of full opening flapper valves, are provided in a casing string cemented in the earth. When it is desired to conduct sequential stimulation operations in the well, such as fracing, acidizing or otherwise treating a ... | 20041209 | 20071030 | 20060615 | 66434.0 | E21B3406 | 1 | NEUDER, WILLIAM P | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING HYDROCARBON WELLS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,004 | |
11,010,139 | ACCEPTED | High temperature high pressure capsule for processing materials in supercritical fluids | A capsule for containing at least one reactant and a supercritical fluid in a substantially air-free environment under high pressure, high temperature processing conditions. The capsule includes a closed end, at least one wall adjoining the closed end and extending from the closed end; and a sealed end adjoining the at... | 1. A high pressure, high temperature capsule for containing at least one material and a solvent that becomes a supercritical fluid in a substantially air-free environment, said capsule comprising: a) a closed end; b) at least one wall adjoining said closed end and extending therefrom; and c) a sealed end adjoining said... | FEDERAL RESEARCH STATEMENT The United States Government may have certain rights in this invention pursuant to Cooperative Agreement No. 70NANB9H3020, awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, United States Department of Commerce. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION The invention relates generally to a capsule ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates generally to a capsule to be used with pressure vessels. More particularly, the invention relates to a capsule used in conjunction with a high-pressure vessel for processing at least one material in a supercritical fluid. Supercritical fluids (also referred to h... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention meets these and other needs by providing a high pressure, high temperature (also referred to herein as “HPHT”) capsule for containing at least one reactant and a supercritical fluid in a substantially air-free environment. The HPHT capsule is chemically inert with ... | 20041210 | 20091201 | 20050714 | 81705.0 | 1 | RAO, G NAGESH | HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE CAPSULE FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,010,402 | ACCEPTED | Wireless tag system, wireless tag access control device, wireless tag access control method, wireless tag access control program and wireless tag | A wireless tag system does not require any anti-collision process or, if an anti-collision process is required, can reduce the number of tags that need to participate in the anti-collision process to make the anti-collision process proceeds fast. The wireless tag system comprises a plurality of wireless slave tags whic... | 1. A wireless tag system comprising: a plurality of wireless slave tags which have respective unique IDs; a plurality of wireless master tags arranged for said slave tags and storing the unique IDs of said slave tags; and a wireless tag access control device which accesses said master tags to acquire the unique IDs of ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a wireless tag system adapted to communications between a plurality of wireless tags (to be also referred to as IC tags hereinafter) and a read/write device and also to a wireless tag access control device, a wireless tag access control met... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a wireless tag system adapted to communications between a plurality of wireless tags (to be also referred to as IC tags hereinafter) and a read/write device and also to a wireless tag access control device, a wireless tag access... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above identified problem hitherto known, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a wireless tag system that does not require any anti-collision process or, if an anti-collision process is required, can reduce the number of tags that need to parti... | 20041214 | 20070501 | 20060302 | 92594.0 | H04Q522 | 0 | FAN, HONGMIN | WIRELESS TAG SYSTEM, WIRELESS TAG ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, WIRELESS TAG ACCESS CONTROL METHOD, WIRELESS TAG ACCESS CONTROL PROGRAM AND WIRELESS TAG | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,004 | |
11,010,415 | ACCEPTED | Automated custom configuration system and method | In accordance with preferred embodiments and applications of the invention, an automated custom configuration system (and method) is provided for facilitating the configuration and customization of desired products, services, or other objects that require users to gather and assimilate disparate relevant information (e... | 1. A system for custom configuration of an object comprising: a user interface; and a parametric drawing engine providing illustrations of configuration data, the illustrations comprising a plurality of elements arranged in a first configuration, wherein in response to a first modification to a first element said param... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/529,094, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/158,250, filed Oct. 8, 1999, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/158,316, file... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In the building and construction industry, job estimation is a time-consuming and costly process. In order to appropriately estimate the cost of any job an individual must assemble both the correct product to satisfy the engineering criteria of a given project and then assemble prices from a vari... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with preferred embodiments and applications of the invention, an automated custom configuration system (and method) is provided for facilitating the configuration and customization of desired products, services, or other objects that require users to gather and assimilate disparate rel... | 20041214 | 20101228 | 20050630 | 78005.0 | 1 | MOLL, NITHYA JANAKIRAMAN | AUTOMATED CUSTOM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,010,495 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for doctor blade retention | A toner cartridge for an image forming apparatus, the cartridge having: a housing defining a toner reservoir; a developer roller supported by the housing; a doctor blade supported by the housing and positioned adjacent the developer roller; and a retainer connected to the housing and positioned over a side of the docto... | 1. (canceled) 2. A method for providing toner to an image forming apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein covering the doctor blade comprises partially covering the doctor blade. 3. A method for providing toner to an image forming apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein covering the blade comprises covering more than... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention, according to one embodiment, relates to image forming equipment, including, e.g., copiers, printers, facsimile machines and/or the like. In particular, this invention, according to an embodiment, relates to methods and devices for positioning a doctor blade against a developer rol... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Image forming devices including copiers, laser printers, facsimile machines, and the like, include a photo conductive drum (hereinafter “photoconductor”) having a rigid cylindrical surface that is coated along a defined length of its outer surface. The surface of the photoconduct... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention, according to one embodiment, relates to image forming equipment, including, e.g., copiers, printers, facsimile machines and/or the like. In particular, this invention, according to an embodiment, relates to methods and devices for positioning a doctor blade against a... | 20041213 | 20070619 | 20060615 | 70165.0 | G03G1508 | 4 | GRAINGER, QUANA MASHELLE | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DOCTOR BLADE RETENTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03G | 2,004 | |
11,010,661 | ACCEPTED | Electronic key-control and management system for vending machines | An electronic key control and management system for vending machines and like enclosures uses a computer and database to limit operation and parameters of electronic keys, customize the key limits, refresh keys, and collect, store and sort a host of data in various combinations, and according to preselected parameters ... | 1. A key management system for management of electronic keys used to access electronic locks of vending machines, comprising: a computer having a software program for key management functionality; a database containing key management data; and a cradle communicating with the computer for interfacing the computer with a... | RELATED APPLICATION This invention claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application 60/528,831, filed Dec. 11, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to electronic locking systems for vending machines and the like, and more particularly to a system and method for controlling and managing operations of e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mechanical locks and keys have been used on vending machines for over the past 50 years. Such mechanical locks and keys have many disadvantages in terms of mechanical problems, security issues, and difficulties in managing the usage of the keys. What is required is an electronic ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention is to use a convenient computer and database system to limit the operation of electronic keys. It is another object of the invention to maintain the limit parameters of electronic keys with minimum computer interaction. It is ano... | 20041213 | 20080513 | 20050728 | 60950.0 | 1 | HO, BINH VAN | ELECTRONIC KEY-CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VENDING MACHINES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,010,828 | ACCEPTED | Sustained release aminopyridine composition | A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a aminopyridine dispersed in a release matrix, including, for example, a composition that can be formulated into a stable, sustained-release oral dosage formulation, such as a tablet which provides, upon administration to a patient, a th... | 1. A sustained release tablet comprising: a sustained release matrix and an aminopyridine, said tablet exhibiting a release profile to obtain a Cmax:Cτ ratio in vivo of about 1.0 to about 3.5 and a predetermined CavSS. 2. The sustained release tablet of claim 1 wherein said Cmax:Cτ ratio is about 1.5 to about 3.0. 3. T... | CROSS REFERENCES This application relates to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/528,760, filed Dec. 11, 2003, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/560,894 filed Apr. 9, 2004, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/528,592 filed Dec. 11, 2003, 60/528,593 filed Dec. 11, 2003, and PCT/US2004/008101 filed on Mar. 17, 200... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to a sustained release oral dosage form of an aminopyridine pharmaceutical composition that can be used to treat individuals affected with neurological disorders wherein said pharmaceutical composition maximizes the therapeutic effect, while minimizing adverse side effects.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition which contains one or more potassium channel blockers and which can be used in the effective treatment of various diseases, for example, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and ALS. Embodiments of... | 20041213 | 20110830 | 20051215 | 98020.0 | 12 | BREDEFELD, RACHAEL EVA | SUSTAINED RELEASE AMINOPYRIDINE COMPOSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,010,844 | ACCEPTED | Wireless switch | A wireless switch comprising: a sensor for sensing a change of a state of a barrier; a selector positionable between a first position and a second position; a transmitter operatively coupled to the sensor and selector; and wherein the transmitter transmits a first wireless signal when the selector is positioned in the ... | 1. A system comprising; a device being configurable for selecting an identifier therefor, said device associated with a door; a sensor for sensing a change in state of the door; and a transmitter in communication with said sensor, said transmitter wirelessly transmitting data indicative of said change in state of the d... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Pat. application Ser. No. 09/944,810 filed Aug. 31, 2001, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Energy conservation is a proven means to reduce the operating costs of ho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Energy conservation is a proven means to reduce the operating costs of hotels. But many lodging facility operators shun attempts at saving energy in the guest-rooms, as they are concerned about the negative impact that such measures may have on guest perception and comfort. A mod... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above discussed and other drawbacks and deficiencies are overcome or alleviated by a wireless switch comprising: a sensor for sensing a change of a state of a barrier; a selector positionable between a first position and a second position; a transmitter operatively coupled... | 20041213 | 20080902 | 20050505 | 75232.0 | 1 | SMITH, CREIGHTON H | WIRELESS SWITCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,011,189 | ACCEPTED | Information processing unit and information processing related units | A labor of disconnecting many cables is omitted even when carrying a file basestation with an external storage loaded together with a main body. An information processing unit comprises: a main body having a CPU, a keyboard and a display unit; a file basestation with an external storage, such as an FD·D or a CD ROM·D, ... | 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: a display; a CPU; a memory; a first electricity terminal that receives electric power; a connector that includes a second electricity terminal sending and receiving electric power, and a signal terminal being capable of sending or receiving a signal to/from an external... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an information processing unit comprising a main body of information processing unit referred to as portable computer or the like and a device for extending the function of this main body. BACKGROUND ART Some conventional information processing unit comprises a main body... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Some conventional information processing unit comprises a main body having a CPU, a keyboard and a display unit, and a file basestation having an external storage such as floppy disk drive (hereinafter, abbreviated to FD·D). Normally, with the main body placed on the file basestation, this in... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an information processing unit according to one embodiment of the present invention at the unconnected state. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an information processing unit according to one embodiment of the present invention at the connected... | 20041215 | 20060627 | 20050526 | 84546.0 | 2 | DUONG, HUNG V | INFORMATION PROCESSING UNIT AND INFORMATION PROCESSING RELATED UNITS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,011,752 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus to drive LED arrays using time sharing technique | An efficient and flexible current-mode driver delivers power to one or more light sources in a backlight system. In one application, the current-mode driver is configured as an inverter with an input current regulator, a non-resonant polarity-switching network, and a closely-coupled output transformer. The input curren... | 1. A current-mode inverter comprising: a current regulator configured to accept a DC voltage and to output a regulated current; a non-resonant switching network configured to produce an AC driving current by periodically alternating conduction paths for the regulated current; and a closely-coupled output transformer co... | CLAIM FOR PRIORITY This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/530,025, filed on Dec. 16, 2003 and entitled “Current-Mode Driver for CCFL,” the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. RELATED APPLICATIONS Applicant's copending U.S. Paten... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a current-mode driver for powering different light sources in a backlight system. 2. Description of the Related Art Inverter controllers for driving lamps typically regulate the voltage across each lamp and any series-con... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention proposes an efficient and flexible current-mode driver for delivering power to one or more light sources in a backlight system. Backlight is needed to illuminate a screen to make a visible display in liquid crystal display (LCD) applications, such as a LCD tele... | 20041214 | 20070703 | 20050721 | 63591.0 | 10 | PHILOGENE, HAISSA | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DRIVE LED ARRAYS USING TIME SHARING TECHNIQUE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,011,817 | ACCEPTED | FIRECRACKER SIMULATING DEVICE | A firecracker simulating device includes a plate, an actuating device attached to the plate and extended outwardly from the plate, a number of balloons are strung together, and a forcing device may be used for forcing the balloons to engage with the actuating device, to have the balloons to be pierced by the actuating ... | 1. A firecracker simulating device comprising: a plate including an actuating device attached thereto and extended outwardly therefrom, a plurality of balloons strung together, and means for forcing said balloons to engage with said actuating device, to have said balloons to be pierced by said actuating device, and to ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a firecracker simulating device, and more particularly to a firecracker simulating device for generating explosion or firing of firecrackers without generating smoke or gunpowder and dirt. 2. Description of the Prior Art Typical fire... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a firecracker simulating device, and more particularly to a firecracker simulating device for generating explosion or firing of firecrackers without generating smoke or gunpowder and dirt. 2. Description of the Prior Art T... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a firecracker simulating device for generating explosion or firing of firecrackers without generating smoke or gunpowder and without generating dirt. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided a firec... | 20041214 | 20080506 | 20080403 | 63514.0 | A63H306 | 0 | RICCI, JOHN A | FIRECRACKER SIMULATING DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63H | 2,004 | |
11,011,848 | ACCEPTED | Enclosure system for hot work within the vicinity of flammable or combustible material | One or more enclosures constructed about one or more objects at which hot work is to be performed at a facility containing flammable and/or combustible material. Hot work includes such things as welding, torch cutting, grinding and the like that produces heat, spark, slag or flame. The one or more enclosures are capabl... | 1. An enclosure system comprised of one or more enclosures built about at least one object to be hot worked at a facility wherein flammable or combustible materials are located within a hazardous distance from where the hot work is to be conducted, which enclosure system is comprised of: a) at least one enclosure, each... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 10/388,271 filed Mar. 13, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to one or more enclosures constructed around one or more objects at which hot work is to be performed at a facility containing flammabl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hot work, such as welding, at facilities where flammable and combustible materials are present is extremely dangerous and is regulated by the appropriate governmental agency depending on the facility. In the case of offshore platforms, hot work is regulated by the Mineral Managem... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an enclosure system comprised of one or more enclosures built about at least one object to be hot worked at a facility wherein flammable or combustible materials are located within a hazardous distance from where the hot wo... | 20041214 | 20060815 | 20050714 | 71028.0 | 2 | TANG, SON M | ENCLOSURE SYSTEM FOR HOT WORK WITHIN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,012,261 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for manual sharpening of the blades of cutting tools | The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for the manual sharpening of blades of cutting tools, in particular knives and/or scissors, comprising at least one first sharpening element (40) with at least one sharpening edge (42, 43), and at least one second sharpening element (41) with at least one sharpening edge (44, ... | 1. Apparatus for the manual sharpening of blades of cutting tools, in particular knives and/or scissors, comprising: at least one first sharpening element with at least one sharpening edge, and at least one second sharpening element with at least one sharpening edge, wherein the first sharpening element and the second ... | The invention relates to an apparatus for manually sharpening the blades of cutting tools, in particular knives and/or scissors, comprising at least one first sharpening element with at least one sharpening edge, and at least one second sharpening element with at least one sharpening edge, wherein the first sharpening ... | 20041216 | 20060919 | 20060112 | 71729.0 | B24B2300 | 1 | ACKUN, JACOB K | APPARATUS FOR MANUAL SHARPENING OF THE BLADES OF CUTTING TOOLS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B24B | 2,004 | |||
11,012,511 | ACCEPTED | Power supply adaptive feedforward control circuit | There is provided by this invention a system for supply power utilizing a power supply having an adaptive feedforward circuit that uses a gating circuit to periodically apply a feedback signal to an integrator circuit in order to develop an optimal level of a scaled feedforward signal that is used to diminish perturbat... | 1. A power supply system comprising: a) a source of DC power that provides a DC bus voltage between a pair of DC bus conductors; b) a power supply that receives power from the DC bus terminals and delivers power to a load; c) an output measurement circuit that measures output parameters delivered by the power supply ou... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to switch mode power supplies, and more particularly, to switch mode power supplies suitable for plasma processing that utilize feedforward control to prevent ripple and transients in the power supply output. 2. Brief Description of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to switch mode power supplies, and more particularly, to switch mode power supplies suitable for plasma processing that utilize feedforward control to prevent ripple and transients in the power supply output. 2. Brief Des... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is provided by this invention a simple and inexpensive adaptive feedforward circuit that minimizes perturbations in an output of a system that delivers power to a plasma process caused by periodic perturbations in a system input. The preferred embodiment reduces output ripple ... | 20041214 | 20071030 | 20060615 | 66096.0 | H02M704 | 0 | BEHM, HARRY RAYMOND | POWER SUPPLY ADAPTIVE FEEDFORWARD CONTROL CIRCUIT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02M | 2,004 | |
11,012,702 | ACCEPTED | Marine LED lighting system and method | A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source. | 1. A lighting system for a marine habitat comprising: a housing; an LED light source mounted to said housing; a power supply sufficient to drive said LED light source; and a controller connected with said power source for controlling the activation status and the intensity of said LED light source. 2. The lighting syst... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/529,645, entitled “Aquarium Lighting System for Marine Growth, filed on Dec. 15, 2003, the subject matter of which is hereby incorporated therein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a lighting system and method for marine growth and more specifically to a light-emitting diode-based (LED) lighting system that delivers programmable spatially and spectrally controlled light with the ability to... | 20041215 | 20070522 | 20050623 | 97565.0 | 1 | ALAVI, ALI | MARINE LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | ||||
11,012,740 | ACCEPTED | Arrow System | The invention involves an arrow system having a shaft having a first end and an insert receptive of a standard point, the insert being disposed completely within the first end of the shaft. An insert installation tool may be used as part of the invention to facilitate insertion of the insert into the first end of the s... | 1-55. (canceled) 56. An internal fit component FRP hunting arrow shaft, comprising: an arrow shaft to receive internal fit components, the arrow shaft having a weight in proportion to twenty-nine inches of arrow shaft, the arrow shaft having a weight and an outside diameter, the weight or the spine falling on a plot of... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to arrow systems, including in particular hunting arrow systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many different types of arrows and arrow shafts are known for use in hunting and sport archery. One arrow type of relatively recent design is the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) arrow. FRP ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many different types of arrows and arrow shafts are known for use in hunting and sport archery. One arrow type of relatively recent design is the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) arrow. FRP is a generic term including, but not limited to, fiberglass composites and carbon fiber comp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises an arrow including a shaft with a first end and an insert receptive of a point, the insert being disposed completely within the first end of the shaft. Hunters commonly use field points for practice and broadheads (either expandable or fixed-blade) fo... | 20041215 | 20060228 | 20050707 | 63514.0 | 4 | RICCI, JOHN A | ARROW SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,013,476 | ACCEPTED | ELECTRIC CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR POWER SUPPLY WITH INTERLOCKING COMPONENTS | The present invention relates to a electric connection assembly of power supply, which comprises a first component connectively installed to the power supply and a second component connectively installed to the power cord, wherein a male and a female connector, which mate each other, are separately installed in the fir... | 1. An electric connection assembly of power supply, which is disposed between a power supply and a power cord to electrically connect said power supply and said power cord, said electric connection assembly of power supply comprising a first component connectively installed on said power supply and a second component c... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an electric connection assembly of power supply, particularly to an electric connection assembly of power supply, which adopts a design of detachable electric connection, and provides a securing mechanism to enable a power cord to be firmly engaged with the power ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The power supply, which provides electric power, is one of the most important components in the current electronic products. In addition to the power specification, the capability of the power supply to have a stable electric performance is also a primary consideration of the con... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary objective of the present invention is to provide an electric connection assembly of power supply in order to solve the aforementioned problems. The electric connection assembly of power supply of the present invention provides an effective securing mechanism to prevent t... | 20041217 | 20060620 | 20060622 | 66608.0 | H01R1352 | 1 | PRASAD, CHANDRIKA | ELECTRIC CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR POWER SUPPLY WITH INTERLOCKING COMPONENTS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,004 | |
11,013,561 | ACCEPTED | Idle registered label roll | A linerless label roll includes a web wound along a running axis, and having a series of index marks spaced longitudinally apart. A series of adhesive patches runs along the web, with differently sized adhesive-free zones therebetween in register with the index marks. | 1. A label roll for use in a printer comprising: a web having a front surface and an opposite back surface wound in a roll, and including a plurality of index marks spaced apart longitudinally along a running axis of said web to define a series of labels; said back surface including a plurality of adhesive patches alig... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to stationery products, and, more specifically, to adhesive labels. The ubiquitous adhesive label is available in a myriad of configurations for use in various applications, including specialty applications. The typical adhesive label includes pressure... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to stationery products, and, more specifically, to adhesive labels. The ubiquitous adhesive label is available in a myriad of configurations for use in various applications, including specialty applications. The typical adhesive label inclu... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A linerless label roll includes a web wound along a running axis, and having a series of index marks spaced longitudinally apart. A series of adhesive patches runs along the web, with differently sized adhesive-free zones therebetween in register with the index marks. | 20041216 | 20101026 | 20060622 | 91354.0 | B32B3300 | 2 | NORDMEYER, PATRICIA L | IDLE REGISTERED LABEL ROLL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,004 | |
11,013,603 | ACCEPTED | Fluid-ejection device connector | Apparatus and methods are provided. A fluid-ejection device connector has a body having a plurality of internal channels, a plurality of flexible first couplers protruding from an exterior portion of the body, and a plurality of second couplers protruding from another exterior portion of the body. The internal channels... | 1. A fluid-ejection device connector comprising: a body comprising a plurality of internal channels; a plurality of flexible first couplers protruding from an exterior portion of the body; and a plurality of second couplers protruding from another exterior portion of the body; wherein the internal channels respectively... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/618,716, filed on Oct. 13, 2004, and titled FLUID-EJECTION DEVICE CONNECTOR. BACKGROUND Many fluid handling systems include a fluid delivery system that supplies fluid to a fluid-dispensing (or ejection) device using conduits c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Many fluid handling systems include a fluid delivery system that supplies fluid to a fluid-dispensing (or ejection) device using conduits connected between the fluid delivery system and the fluid-dispensing device. Such systems can be found in printers in the form of an ink reservoir or ink deliv... | 20041215 | 20080715 | 20060413 | 89870.0 | B41J2015 | 1 | JACKSON, JUANITA DIONNE | FLUID-EJECTION DEVICE CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,004 | ||
11,013,656 | ACCEPTED | Golf cart enclosure | A golf cart enclosure for removable installation about a golf cart or similar vehicle to protect the occupants thereof from precipitation such as rainfall. The enclosure comprises a front, rear and/or side panels suspended about the periphery of the roof structure of the golf cart. One or more panel pockets are positio... | 1. An enclosure for a golf cart or other vehicle having a roof structure secured above a body portion of the vehicle, the enclosure comprising in combination: at least one panel suspended relative to the outer periphery of the roof structure; at least one pocket positioned relative to said panel for storing said panel ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to golf carts and similar vehicles. More particularly, this invention relates to golf cart enclosures comprising front, rear and/or left and right side panels composed at least partly of transparent or translucent materials that are suspended ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to golf carts and similar vehicles. More particularly, this invention relates to golf cart enclosures comprising front, rear and/or left and right side panels composed at least partly of transparent or translucent materials that ar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is defined by the appended claims with a specific embodiment shown in the attached drawings. For the purpose of summarizing the invention, the invention comprises a golf cart enclosure for removable installation about a golf cart or similar vehicle to protect the occup... | 20041216 | 20080408 | 20061228 | 85008.0 | B62D2506 | 1 | GUTMAN, HILARY L | GOLF CART ENCLOSURE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B62D | 2,004 | |
11,013,833 | ACCEPTED | Light emitting panel assemblies | Light emitting panel assemblies include a hollow light emitting panel member having a sheet, film or substrate attached or positioned against one or both sides thereof to produce a desired effect. A pattern of deformities or disruptions may be provided on or in the sheet, film or substrate to control the output ray ang... | 1. A light emitting panel assembly comprising a hollow light emitting panel member having a light emitting surface, a plurality of light sources within the panel member, and a sheet, film or substrate positioned against the light emitting surface, the sheet, film or substrate having a pattern of deformities or disrupti... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/784,527, filed Feb. 23, 2004, which is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/256,275, filed Feb. 23, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,481, dated Mar. 30, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part of U.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally, as indicated, to light emitting panel assemblies each including a transparent panel member for efficiently conducting light, and controlling the light conducted by the panel member to be emitted from one or more light output areas along the lengt... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the light emitting panel assemblies include a light emitting panel member having a light transition area in which at least one light source is suitably mounted for transmission of light to the light input surface of the panel member. I... | 20041216 | 20070220 | 20050526 | 62012.0 | 1 | NEGRON, ISMAEL | LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES HAVING LEDS OF MULTIPLE COLORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,013,917 | ACCEPTED | Control device of a vehicle radiator system | A control device of a vehicle radiator system mainly has a temperature comparator, a temperature sensor, a keyboard and a display. The temperature sensor is positioned near an engine of the vehicle and outputs a detecting signal to the temperature comparator. Since the temperature comparator has a preset temperature va... | 1. A control device of a vehicle engine radiator system, comprising: a temperature comparator having a preset temperature value, outputs and inputs, wherein the outputs are adapted to connect to a water gate driver device and a fan driver of a fan of a radiator system and the preset temperature value is used to be a co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control device for a vehicle radiator and more particularly to a control device for a vehicle radiator that allows the thermostat to be preset to particular conditions whereby an optimum cooling effect is provided. 2. Description o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control device for a vehicle radiator and more particularly to a control device for a vehicle radiator that allows the thermostat to be preset to particular conditions whereby an optimum cooling effect is provided. 2. D... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The main objective of the present invention is to provide a control device of a vehicle radiator system that enables the vehicle driver to preset an appropriate temperature value to start or stop the radiator system. Other objectives, advantages and novel features of the invention w... | 20041216 | 20080513 | 20060622 | 68968.0 | F01P702 | 0 | JIANG, CHEN WEN | CONTROL DEVICE OF A VEHICLE RADIATOR SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F01P | 2,004 | |
11,014,075 | ACCEPTED | RFID tag design with circuitry for wafer level testing | Technologies suitable for on-wafer testing in the ubiquitous computing era are disclosed. Among the inventive features disclosed are: 1) clustering of wafer test probe landing area sites for parallel test sequencing; 2) on wafer test wiring that runs along the wafer's scribe regions; 3) on-wafer test wiring that can be... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: an RFID tag comprising a receive signal path from one or more primary inputs to a controller, said receive signal path to process an electrical receive signal originating from said inputs as a consequence of said inputs having received a wireless signal, a second signal path flowing into sa... | CROSS REFERENCE Cross Reference to related U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed on Dec. 15, 2004, titled, “Wafer Level Testing For RFID Tags”, by John Hyde, Rob Glidden, Andy Hourch, Jay Kuhn and Ron Oliver, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ filed on Dec. 15, 2004, titled, “RFID Tag With BIST Circuit... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>“Moore's law” essentially describes the fundamental relationship between technological progress in the semiconductor arts and its commercial applications. According to one version of Moore's law, continually reduced transistor size (approximately a 60% critical dimension reduction every 18 months... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An RFID tag is described having a receive signal path from one or more primary inputs to a controller. The receive signal path is to process an electrical receive signal originating from the input(s) as a consequence of the inputs having received a wireless signal. The RFID tag has a second signal p... | 20041215 | 20071211 | 20060615 | 92594.0 | G01R3126 | 1 | FAN, HONGMIN | RFID TAG DESIGN WITH CIRCUITRY FOR WAFER LEVEL TESTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,004 | |
11,014,110 | ACCEPTED | System and method for connection capacity reassignment in a multi-tier data processing system network | A method, computer program product, and a data processing system for data prioritization in a multi-tier network system is provided. A server having a plurality of processors receives data from a client. A priority of the client is then identified. Responsive to identifying the priority, the data is queued in a queue o... | 1. A method of reassigning connection capacity between prioritized connection classes in a multi-tiered network system, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of: allocating a first transmission capacity to connections of a first priority class terminated by a first node and a second node in the network; ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to commonly assigned and co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ (Attorney Docket No. AUS920040470US1) entitled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REQUEST PRIORITY TRANSFER ACROSS NODES IN A MULTI-TIER DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM NETWORK,” and U.S. patent application Ser. No. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system and, in particular, to a mechanism for data queue prioritization in a multi-tier network system. Still more particularly, the present invention provides a mechanism for queuing client... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method, computer program product, and a data processing system for data prioritization in a multi-tier network system. A server having a plurality of processors receives data from a client. A priority of the client is then identified. Responsive to i... | 20041216 | 20081202 | 20060622 | 67921.0 | H04L100 | 1 | PATEL, AJIT | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTION CAPACITY REASSIGNMENT IN A MULTI-TIER DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,004 | |
11,014,133 | ACCEPTED | System and method for computer-aided technician dispatch and communication | A system and method for computer aided technician dispatch and communication are disclosed. The system comprises a communications system linking a plurality of subscribers, a team of technicians, a service representative, and a user; an input terminal (100) for receiving information, the information comprising service ... | 1. A method for automatically assigning technicians to a plurality of unassigned work orders, comprising: creating a list comprised of the plurality of unassigned work orders; determining a number of technicians that are qualified to complete each of the plurality of unassigned work orders in the list; grouping the plu... | RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/919,450 filed Aug. 28, 1997. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the field of technician dispatch and more particularly to a system and method for computer-aided technician dispatch and communication. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Cable television and subscriber programming systems are well-known in the art. These systems typically consist of a service center and a plurality of subscriber locations, all serviced by a team of technicians. The service center includes a service representative, who is responsi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of this invention to automate both the assignment of technicians to subscribers and monitoring the technician's progress throughout the day. This objective is achieved by providing an integrated computer and display system for conveying information regardin... | 20041216 | 20100525 | 20050505 | 60893.0 | 2 | KARDOS, NEIL R | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTER-AIDED TECHNICIAN DISPATCH AND COMMUNICATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,014,378 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for financial advising | A method of providing financial advice to a client that provides sufficient confidence that their goals will be achieved or exceeded but that avoids excessive sacrifice to the client's current or future lifestyle and avoids investment risk that is not needed to provide sufficient confidence of the goals a client person... | 1. A method of financial advising, comprising: determining an initial value of a client investment portfolio; obtaining a list of client investment goals, the list including ideal and acceptable values for each of the investment goals, wherein the ideal and acceptable values for each goal correspond to at least one of ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a non-provisional application of pending U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/530,144, filed Dec. 17, 2003, by David B. Loeper, titled “Method and System for Providing Investors Financial Planning Advice, Giving Consideration to Individual Values, Without Unnecessary S... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The field of financial advising includes various best practices. These best practices include identifying a client's financial goals (e.g. desired retirement age, desired annual income at retirement, desired vacation budget in retirement, desired estate value at death. etc.). In ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The method of the invention is directed to applying a new method of financial advising that is more appropriate and more highly valued by individuals. The advising discipline includes a new method of identifying and assessing not only the client's goals, as in traditional services, ... | 20041215 | 20100727 | 20050630 | 93416.0 | 1 | WEIS, SAMUEL | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FINANCIAL ADVISING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,014,397 | ACCEPTED | Stapler with tape dispenser and flag dispenser | A combination stapler, tape dispenser and flag dispenser is provided which includes a stapler having a housing. Disposed in the housing is a tape dispenser, as well as a flag dispenser. | 1. A combination stapler, tape dispenser and flag dispenser, comprising: a stapler having a housing; a tape dispenser disposed in said housing; and a flag dispenser disposed in said housing. 2. The device of claim 1 wherein said stapler has two arms, and said tape dispenser is disposed in one of said two arms, and said... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority under 35 USC§ 120 from U.S. Ser. No. 60/599,567 filed Aug. 6, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to office products, and more specifically to staplers, tape dispensers and flag dispensers. In today's work place, a user ty... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to office products, and more specifically to staplers, tape dispensers and flag dispensers. In today's work place, a user typically has several office supplies which he/she uses throughout the day to carry out a broad range of tasks. Rangin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide an office appliance that combines the functions of multiple office appliances. This objective is met by combination stapler, tape dispenser and flag dispenser which includes a stapler having a housing. Disposed in the housing is a ta... | 20041214 | 20061205 | 20060209 | 73079.0 | B26B1100 | 1 | LOPEZ, MICHELLE | STAPLER WITH TAPE DISPENSER AND FLAG DISPENSER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B26B | 2,004 | |
11,014,479 | ACCEPTED | Recessed in-floor fitting | Embodiments of the present invention include an in-floor fitting for providing access to an underfloor electric distribution system. The in-floor fitting includes a cover configured to move between open and closed positions and being moved to an open position to allow a cable to pass therethrough. The in-floor fitting ... | 1. An in-floor fitting for providing access to an underfloor electric distribution system, comprising: a cover configured to move between open and closed positions, said cover being moved to an open position to allow a cable to pass therethrough, a receptacle positioned below said cover and configured to operatively co... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to, and claims priority from, Provisional Application No. 60/532,187, filed Dec. 23, 2003, titled “Recessed In-Floor Fitting,” the complete subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention gene... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to an in-floor fitting for carrying electrical equipment in the floors of buildings. More particularly, the present invention relates to a recessed in-floor fitting that remains flush with the floor even when receiving a cable plug. In-floo... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Certain embodiments of the present invention include an in-floor fitting for providing access to an underfloor electric distribution system. The in-floor fitting includes a cover configured to move between open and closed positions and being moved to an open position to allow ... | 20041216 | 20070227 | 20050623 | 57556.0 | 3 | PATEL, DHIRUBHAI R | RECESSED IN-FLOOR FITTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,014,677 | ACCEPTED | Optical semiconductor device with multiple quantum well structure | An optical semiconductor device with a multiple quantum well structure, in which well layers and barrier layers comprising various types of semiconductor layers are alternately layered, in which device well layers (6a) of a first composition based on a nitride semiconductor material with a first electron energy and bar... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. An optical semiconductor device with a multiple quantum well structure, comprising: at least one combination of alternating essentially non-radiating well layers and barrier layers, both comprising various semiconductor layers based on a nitride semiconductor material and a radiation-active quantum... | The invention relates to an optical semiconductor device with a multiple quantum well structure, in which well layers and barrier layers comprising various types of semiconductor layers are alternately layered. A device of this type is known for example from EP 0 666 624 B1 or from Journal of Crystal Growth 189/190 (19... | 20041216 | 20060912 | 20050602 | 88201.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, TRUNG Q | OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE QUANTUM WELL STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
11,014,805 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus to manage power consumption of a semiconductor device | Briefly, a method an apparatus of a power management system of a semiconductor device capable of managing a power consumption of the semiconductor device by varying an operating voltage of the semiconductor device according to a voltage value based on a reference number. | 1. A method comprising: generating a reference number related to one or more voltage levels; and managing a power consumption of a semiconductor device by varying an operating voltage of the semiconductor device according to a required voltage value based on the reference number. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein gener... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Semiconductor devices are commonly referred to in the art as “chips”. Some semiconductor devices may include micro-electronic systems. For example, a system-on-chip (SOC) may include a graphic controller, a processor, a modem, one or more wireless communication units, an input/output interfa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Semiconductor devices are commonly referred to in the art as “chips”. Some semiconductor devices may include micro-electronic systems. For example, a system-on-chip (SOC) may include a graphic controller, a processor, a modem, one or more wireless communication units, an input/ou... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features and advantages thereof, m... | 20041220 | 20080527 | 20060622 | 88665.0 | H01Q1112 | 1 | LE, THANH C | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE POWER CONSUMPTION OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01Q | 2,004 | |
11,015,040 | ACCEPTED | Reduced visibility insect screen | A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500 psi (40 ... | 1-86. (canceled) 87. An insect screen comprising: a frame defining a frame perimeter and an opening; and, a screen mounted to said frame spanning said opening, the screen having a plurality of elements-with a coating disposed or deposited thereon; the elements having a width between about 0.0035 inch and about 0.007 in... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a continuation in part of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/068,069, filed Feb. 6, 2002, titled “REDUCED VISIBILITY INSECT SCREEN,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Insect screens are installed on windows and doors in homes to promote ventilation while excluding insects. Insect screens are, however, widely regarded as unattractive. From the inside of a window, some screens obstruct or at least distract from the view to the outside. From the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>We have found unique features for the elements used to form insect screening that maximize transmission and minimize reflection resulting in reduced visibility of the screening and enhanced viewing through it. The awareness of the insect screen is substantially reduced while the abi... | 20041217 | 20070410 | 20050609 | 77348.0 | 1 | JOHNSON, BLAIR M | REDUCED VISIBILITY INSECT SCREEN | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,015,073 | ACCEPTED | Metal plate reinforced plastic trowel blade for power troweling | A trowel blade for use with power trowels includes a plastic trowel blade having a reinforcing metal plate affixed to and overlying at least a portion of one face thereof. The blade is adapted for use in combination with a power trowel having a rotor including a plurality of rotor arms for mounting trowel blades thereo... | 1. A trowel blade for power trowels comprising a generally rectangular, elongate plastic trowel blade having two opposite faces, two longitudinally extending, opposite working edges and two transversely extending side edges interconnecting the working edges, a metal plate affixed to and overlying at least a portion of ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a non-provisional application based upon U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/530,896, filed Dec. 22, 2003, now pending. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to trowel blades for cast-in-place flooring and, more particularly, to metal plate reinforced ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The traditional floor finishing process for providing a smooth dense floor typically associated with interior cast-in-place concrete, terrazzo, epoxy or co-polymer flooring involves using hand or mechanical power troweling. Power troweling machines are available in two basic styl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, a primary object of the present invention to provide a trowel blade capable of providing a burnish-free finish for many different types of floor systems and which is suitable for use with both walk-behind and ride-on power trowels. It is also an object of the prese... | 20041217 | 20060613 | 20050630 | 62797.0 | 1 | HARTMANN, GARY S | METAL PLATE REINFORCED PLASTIC TROWEL BLADE FOR POWER TROWELING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,015,803 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for controlling power of processor having a plurality of cores and control method of the same | Embodiments of an apparatus and methods for controlling power of a processor having a plurality of cores can independently control individual or selected cores and power supply circuits corresponding to the cores based on, for example, an operation state of the processor or a power mode. Embodiments of an apparatus for... | 1. An apparatus for controlling power of a processor having a plurality of cores, comprising: a plurality of power supply means each for independently supplying power to one of a plurality of cores provided in one processor; means for checking at least one among a core use state, a core power mode or a core use amount ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling the power of a processor and a control method of the same, and in particular to an apparatus for controlling the power of a processor having a plurality of cores and a control method of the same. 2. Backg... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling the power of a processor and a control method of the same, and in particular to an apparatus for controlling the power of a processor having a plurality of cores and a control method of the sa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to solve at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described hereinafter. Another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for controlling the power of a processor having a plurality of cores ... | 20041220 | 20091222 | 20050714 | 82335.0 | 1 | CONNOLLY, MARK A | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING POWER OF PROCESSOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF CORES AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,015,856 | ACCEPTED | Electrical socket assembly and plug connector coupled thereto | An electrical socket assembly includes an insulating body, a plurality of first terminals, and a plurality of second terminals. The insulating body has first terminal grooves formed on a lower side thereof, and second terminal grooves formed on an upper side thereof. The first terminals are respectively positioned in t... | 1. An electrical socket assembly, comprising: an insulating body including a seat, a connection plate which projects outwardly from said seat and which has opposite first and second sides, first terminal grooves formed in said first side of said connection plate, and second terminal grooves formed in said second side o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrical socket assembly, and more particularly to an electrical socket assembly that conforms to universal serial bus (USB) specifications, and that has the ability to transmit both USB- and non-USB-compliant signals. The prese... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrical socket assembly, and more particularly to an electrical socket assembly that conforms to universal serial bus (USB) specifications, and that has the ability to transmit both USB- and non-USB-compliant signal... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of this invention is to provide an electrical socket assembly that conforms to USB specifications, and that has the ability to transmit both USB- and non-USB-compliant signals. Another object of this invention is to provide a plug connector that is electrically coupled to... | 20041216 | 20061031 | 20060622 | 94233.0 | H01R13648 | 3 | NGUYEN, TRUC T | ELECTRICAL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND PLUG CONNECTOR COUPLED THERETO | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,004 | |
11,016,301 | ACCEPTED | Printhead-to-media spacing adjustment apparatus and method | An apparatus for adjusting the printhead-to-media spacing in an inkjet printer is disclosed. The apparatus includes a carriage rod that is fixed in position relative to a media support and a carriage for supporting at least one printhead. The carriage has a contact surface that abuts the carriage rod to allow the carri... | 1. A printhead-to-media spacing adjustment apparatus in a printer comprising: a carriage rod fixed in position relative to a media support; a carriage for supporting at least one printhead, the carriage having a contact surface that abuts the carriage rod to allow the carriage to be supported thereon and moveable later... | BACKGROUND This invention relates generally to a printer, and in particular to an apparatus and a method in an inkjet printer for adjusting the printhead-to-media spacing to accommodate different thicknesses of print media. In a typical printer, such as an inkjet printer, the default printhead-to-media spacing is typic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates generally to a printer, and in particular to an apparatus and a method in an inkjet printer for adjusting the printhead-to-media spacing to accommodate different thicknesses of print media. In a typical printer, such as an inkjet printer, the default printhead-to-media spac... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printhead-to-media spacing adjustment apparatus in a printer that includes a carriage rod fixed in position relative to a media support and a carriage for supporting at least one printhead. The carriage has a contact surface that a... | 20041216 | 20071204 | 20060622 | 94892.0 | B41J25308 | 0 | NGUYEN, LAM S | PRINTHEAD-TO-MEDIA SPACING ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,004 | |
11,016,745 | ACCEPTED | Process for manufacturing hollow plastic bodies | Process for manufacturing hollow plastic bodies, especially motor-vehicle fuel tanks, from an extruded parison of closed cross section, in which at least one cut is made in the parison which is then formed by moulding. | 1-11. (canceled) 12. A process for manufacturing a hollow body using a mould, comprising the steps of: incorporating at least one of an accessory and a duct within the hollow body; after said step of incorporating, closing said mould; wherein said at least one of said accessory and said duct is supported by a preassemb... | The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of hollow plastic bodies. Hollow plastic bodies are used in a number of diverse and varied industries for many uses, especially as gas and liquid tanks. For certain particular uses, these hollow bodies often have to meet sealing standards in relation to the... | 20041221 | 20070123 | 20050519 | 67257.0 | 1 | MCDOWELL, SUZANNE E | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW PLASTIC BODIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||||
11,017,299 | ACCEPTED | Dual cure polyurea coating composition | A two component polyurea coating composition that exhibits a dual cure phenomena. The coating composition comprises a polyaspartic ester that is combined together with a polyisocyanate in such a manner that the polyisocyanate is present is an amount that is greater than a normal stoichiometric amount for the polyaspart... | 1. A coated object comprising: a substrate; and a coating on said substrate which comprises a cured non-aqueous polyurea coating composition comprising a polyaspartic ester and a polyisocyanate, wherein the polyisocyanate is present in an amount that is greater than a normal stoichiometric amount for the polyaspartic e... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/934,936, filed Aug. 22, 2001, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a polyurea coating composition that can be app... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a polyurea coating composition that can be applied as a wet finish on any substrate. More particularly, the present invention relates to a two component polyurea coating composition that exhibits a dual cure phenomena. Two component coating compos... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to other features, characteristics, embodiments and alternatives of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds below, the present invention provides a polyurea coating composition that exhibits a dual cure phenomena, the polyurea c... | 20041220 | 20070130 | 20050519 | 99576.0 | 1 | GORR, RACHEL F | DUAL CURE POLYUREA COATING COMPOSITION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,017,374 | ACCEPTED | Smoke evacuation system | A smoke evacuating system for use during surgical procedures, particularly minimally invasive procedures involving the use of a laser or cautery at a surgical site having an associated higher than ambient pressure, wherein the system includes a filter with a site side and an outlet side and a fluid conduit extending be... | 1. A system for passively exhausting a volume having a pressure that exceeds a pressure of an ambient environment, wherein a resulting pressure differential between the pressure of the volume and the pressure of the ambient environment induces a fluid flow through the system from the volume to the ambient environment, ... | The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/405,297, filed Apr. 2, 2003 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/544,695, filed Apr. 7, 2000, which has issued to U.S. Pat. No. 6,589,316 issued Jul. 8, 2003 which was a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/046,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>U.S. Pat. No. 5,578,000 (Greff et al.) discloses a smoke evacuation system including a trocar having a working channel, a stopcock or valve communicating with the channel, a source of wall vacuum, a fluid conduit connected between the stopcock of the trocar and the source of wall vacuum, a first ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides an improvement over currently known smoke evacuation systems, methods and techniques, including laparoscopic smoke evacuation systems such as the system disclosed in the Greff et al. patent. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a smoke evacuating system fo... | 20041220 | 20070821 | 20050519 | 68076.0 | 1 | PHAM, MINH CHAU THI | SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,017,449 | ACCEPTED | Hydraulic cushioning of a variable valve timing mechanism | A phaser comprising a housing, a rotor, and first and second passages. The housing has at least one chamber defined by an advance wall, an arcuate outer wall, and a retard wall. The rotor has at least one vane projecting from an outer circumference, separating the chamber in the housing into advance and retard chambers... | 1. A variable cam timing phaser for an internal combustion engine with at least one camshaft comprising: a housing with an outer circumference for accepting drive force and at least one chamber defined by an advance wall, an arcuate outer wall, and a retard wall; a rotor for connection to a camshaft coaxially located w... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of parent application Ser. No. 10/376,876, filed Feb. 28, 2003 entitled “Hydraulic Cushioning Of A Variable Valve Timing Mechanism” which claims priority from an invention which was disclosed in Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/374,241, fil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention pertains to the field of variable valve timing (VCT) systems. More particularly, the invention pertains to a VCT mechanism having hydraulic cushioning. 2. Description of the Related Art The performance of an internal combustion engine can b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A phaser comprising a housing, a rotor, and first and second passages. The housing has at least one chamber defined by an advance wall, an arcuate outer wall, and a retard wall. The rotor has at least one vane projecting from an outer circumference, separating the chamber in the hou... | 20041220 | 20070327 | 20050512 | 96176.0 | 1 | CHANG, CHING | HYDRAULIC CUSHIONING OF A VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MECHANISM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,017,520 | ACCEPTED | Tie-down assembly | A tie-down assembly includes a housing configured to receive a pair of bails. A cross-bar and post are used to rotatably connect the bails to the housing. The pair of bails can be identical to allow a strap to be cinched to the housing. Alternatively, the bails can be shaped differently, for example, to center a strap ... | 1. A tie-down assembly, comprising: a housing; a cross-bar; first and second bails each having a portion disposed between the cross-bar and the housing; and a post rotatably connecting the cross-bar and the housing, wherein the first and second bails are movably connected to the housing by the cross-bar and the post. 2... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a tie-down assembly of the type used to secure tie-down ropes or straps in place, for example, inside an automobile such as a truck. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Tie-down assemblies have been used for some time to secure freight transported in vehicles. Tie-down assemblies are... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Tie-down assemblies have been used for some time to secure freight transported in vehicles. Tie-down assemblies are firmly mounted inside a vehicle, such as a truck, ship, or container. As needed, straps, ropes, or lines are then fastened to the tie-down assemblies to hold freight in ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>The various preferred embodiments provide significant improvements and advantages over previously known tie-down assemblies. According to a first aspect of the invention, a tie-down assembly is provided. The tie-down assembly includes a housing configured to receive a pair of bails. A cross-ba... | 20041220 | 20061114 | 20060622 | 94390.0 | B61D4500 | 1 | GORDON, STEPHEN T | TIE-DOWN ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B61D | 2,004 | |
11,017,650 | ACCEPTED | Content delivery network and associated methods and mechanisms | A plurality of files are distributed across a plurality of computers, some of which may form a peer-to-peer network. In response to a request for a file, the file is caused to be provided from a given one of the computers, wherein the request for the file is resolved based, at least in part, on a measure of availabilit... | 1. A content delivery method comprising: causing a plurality of files to be distributed across a plurality of computers; responsive to a request, the request including at least a name for a file, the name having been determined, at least in part, using a given function of the data that comprises the contents of the fil... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of and claims priority to co-pending application Ser. No. 09/987,723, filed Nov. 15, 2001 (allowed), (the contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference), which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/283,160, filed Apr. 1, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,415,28... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to data processing systems and, more particularly, to data processing systems wherein data items are identified by substantially unique identifiers which depend on all of the data in the data items and only on the data in the data ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides, in a data processing system, a method and apparatus for identifying a data item in the system, where the identity of the data item depends on all of the data in the data item and only on the data in the data item. Thus the identity of a data item is independ... | 20041222 | 20120117 | 20050526 | 94948.0 | 150 | PHAM, KHANH B | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES SUPPORTING DATA ACCESS IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,018,170 | ACCEPTED | Cooling water scale and corrosion inhibition | A methods of the present invention for inhibiting silica scale formation and corrosion in aqueous systems where soluble silica residuals (SiO2) are maintained in excess of 200 mg/L, and source water silica deposition is inhibited with silica accumulations as high as 4000 mg/L (cycled accumulation) from evaporation and ... | 1. A method for controlling silica or silicate scale formation in an aqueous water system with silica contributed by source water, the methods of the present invention comprising the steps: a) removing hardness ions from said source water; b) controlling the conductivity of said aqueous system water such that said aque... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Silica is one of the major scale and fouling problems in many processes using water. Silica is difficult to deal with because it can assume many low solubility chemica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Silica is one of the major scale and fouling problems in many processes using water. Silica is difficult to deal with because it can assume many low solubility chemical forms depending on the water chemistry and metal surface temperature conditions. Below about pH 9.0, monomeric ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention specifically addresses and alleviates the above-identified deficiencies in the art. In this regard, the invention relates to methods for controlling silica and silicate fouling problems, as well as corrosion of system metallurgy (i.e. metal substrates) in aqueo... | 20041221 | 20061017 | 20050714 | 63101.0 | 1 | HRUSKOCI, PETER A | COOLING WATER SCALE AND CORROSION INHIBITION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,004 | |||
11,018,358 | ACCEPTED | Removal of residual acetaldehyde from polyester polymer particles | In one embodiment, there is provided a process comprising introducing polyester polymer particles containing residual acetaldehyde into a vessel at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 195° C. to form a bed of particles within the vessel, flowing a gas through at least a portion of the particle bed, and withdrawi... | 1. A process comprising introducing polyester polymer particles containing residual acetaldehyde into a vessel at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 190° C. to form a bed of particles within the vessel, flowing a gas through at least a portion of the particle bed at a gas flow rate not exceeding 0.15 SCFM per p... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/606,660, filed Sep. 2, 2004, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference. 1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the removal of residual acetaldehyde from polyester particles. 2.... | <SOH> 2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A conventional process for the preparation of a polyethylene terephthalate based resin (PET) is characterized as a two stage process: a melt phase process which includes the esterification and polycondensation reactions, and a solid state polymerization process for increasing ... | <SOH> 3. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, there is provided a process comprising introducing polyester polymer particles containing residual acetaldehyde into a vessel at a temperature within a range of 130° C. to 195° C. to form a bed of particles within the vessel, flowing a gas through at least a po... | 20041221 | 20110104 | 20060302 | 64723.0 | C08G6302 | 1 | ZEMEL, IRINA SOPJIA | REMOVAL OF RESIDUAL ACETALDEHYDE FROM POLYESTER POLYMER PARTICLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C08G | 2,004 |
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