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11,042,512 | ACCEPTED | Charged membrane | The present invention provides a hydrophilic charged microporous membrane comprising a porous hydrophobic substrate and a coating comprising a charge-providing agent. The present invention further provides a hydrophilic charged membrane comprising a porous hydrophobic substrate and a hydrophilic charge-providing agent ... | 1. A fluid treatment element comprising at least one hydrophilic charged microporous membrane comprising a porous hydrophobic polyethersulfone matrix and a negatively charged charge-providing agent distributed within said porous hydrophobic polyethersulfone matrix, the charge-providing agent comprising a negatively cha... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/959,882, filed Nov. 9, 2001, which is a National phase of PCT/US00/12894, filed May 12, 2000, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application 60/134,197, filed May 14, 1999, which is ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The removal of bacterial contaminants such as endotoxins from fluids, such as pharmaceutical products, has been a challenge to the separation industry. Attempts have been made to meet the challenge by using charge modified membranes. The bacterial contaminant removal efficiency o... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many of the foregoing needs have been fulfilled by the present invention, which provides, in one embodiment, a hydrophilic charged microporous membrane comprising a porous hydrophobic substrate and a coating comprising a charge-providing agent. The charge-providing agent can b... | 20050126 | 20070313 | 20060713 | 96905.0 | B01D6300 | 0 | FORTUNA, ANA M | CHARGED MEMBRANE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,042,528 | ACCEPTED | System management interrupt interface wrapper | In a personal computing system function calls, formatted in 16-bit format for a 16-bit interface to the firmware, are communicated through an operating system providing a System Management Interrupt (SMI) interface to the firmware. An SMI function call in SMI format is generated and sent to an SMI Interface Wrapper mod... | 1. In a computing system, a method for communicating function calls formatted with a first format for a first interface to the firmware in a computing system through an operating system providing a second interface with a second format to the firmware, the method comprising: generating an intermediate function call of ... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to personal computers and to setting up the firmware program code in such computers. More particularly, the invention relates to the addition of an System Management Interrupt (SMI) Interface Wrapper module to interface between an operating system not supporting a 16-bit interface... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Historically, system BIOS applications and set-up utility functions reside in the firmware, i.e., the BIOS (Binary Input/Output System) and access to this firmware was through a 16-bit interface. As the computer hardware became more sophisticated, 32-bit operating systems began r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To overcome these problems, System Management Interrupt (SMI) Interface Wrapper has been invented, and it requires minimal changes to the existing Firmware/BIOS. The above and other problems have been solved by providing an SMI Interface Wrapper module between the operating system a... | 20050125 | 20101102 | 20060727 | 94322.0 | G06F1324 | 0 | MISIURA, BRIAN THOMAS | SYSTEM MANAGEMENT INTERRUPT INTERFACE WRAPPER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,042,590 | ACCEPTED | Multi-functional tool assembly for processing tool of waste processing machine | A multi-functional tool for a waste processing machine includes a shaft and a head operatively supported by the shaft. The multi-functional tool also includes a waste reducer operatively supported by the head to reduce waste material and a fan operatively supported by the head and disposed radially below the waste redu... | 1. A multi-functional tool for a waste processing machine comprising: a shaft; a head operatively supported by said shaft; a waste reducer operatively supported by said head to reduce waste material; and a fan operatively supported by said head and disposed radially below said waste reducer to aggressively output the r... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) The present application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/970,060, filed Oct. 3, 2001. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to waste processing machines and, more particularly, to a multi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to waste processing machines and, more particularly, to a multi-functional tool assembly for a processing tool of a waste processing machine. 2. Description of the Related Art It is known to provide waste processin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, one object of the present invention to provide a multi-functional tool assembly for a processing tool of a waste processing machine. It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-functional tool assembly for a processing tool of a waste processin... | 20050125 | 20061017 | 20050609 | 75483.0 | 2 | ROSENBAUM, MARK | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR PROCESSING TOOL OF WASTE PROCESSING MACHINE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,689 | ACCEPTED | Ring oscillator dynamic adjustments for auto calibration | An apparatus compensates for voltage and temperature variations on an integrated circuit with: a voltage sensor having a digital voltage output; a temperature sensor having a digital temperature output; a register coupled to the voltage sensor and the temperature sensor, the register adapted to concatenate the digital ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. An integrated circuit, comprising: a voltage sensor having a voltage output; a temperature sensor having a temperature output; and a memory to receive an input address based upon the voltage output and the temperature output, the memory to store compensation data. 22. The integrated circuit of clai... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to systems and methods using ring oscillators. To address the ever-increasing need to increase the speed of computers and electronic appliances to process ever increasing amounts of data, designers have increased the clock frequency of a computers central processing unit and/or ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to systems and methods using ring oscillators. To address the ever-increasing need to increase the speed of computers and electronic appliances to process ever increasing amounts of data, designers have increased the clock frequency of a computers central processing ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, an apparatus to compensate for voltage and temperature variations on an integrated circuit includes: a voltage sensor having a digital voltage output; a temperature sensor having a digital temperature output; a register coupled to the voltage sensor and the temperature sensor, the reg... | 20050125 | 20060627 | 20050609 | 69713.0 | 7 | NGUYEN, KHAI M | RING OSCILLATOR DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENTS FOR AUTO CALIBRATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,695 | ACCEPTED | Compounds to treat Alzheimer's disease | The present invention is disubstituted amines of formula (I) and disubstituted amines of formula (II) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. | 1. A disubstituted amine of formula I where R1 is: (I) C1-C6 alkyl, optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C7 alkyl (optionally substituted with C1-C3 alkyl and C1-C3 alkoxy), —F, —Cl, —Br, —I, —OH, —SH, —C≡N, —CF3, C1-C3 alkoxy, —NR1-aR1-b where... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to the following provisional applications: U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/215,323, filed Jun. 30, 2000. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to compounds useful in treatment of Alzheimer... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to compounds useful in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and similar diseases. 2. Description of the Related Art Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain primarily associated with aging.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a disubstituted amine of formula I is: where R 1 is: (I) C 1 -C 6 alkyl, optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents selected from the group consisting of C 1 -C 3 alkyl, C 1 -C 7 alkyl (optionally substituted with C 1 -C 3 alkyl and C 1 -C ... | 20050125 | 20090630 | 20050915 | 92873.0 | 1 | WARD, PAUL V | COMPOUNDS TO TREAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,774 | ACCEPTED | SOI-based photonic bandgap devices | An SOI-based photonic bandgap (PBG) electro-optic device utilizes a patterned PBG structure to define a two-dimensional waveguide within an active waveguiding region of the SOI electro-optic device. The inclusion of the PBG columnar arrays within the SOI structure results in providing extremely tight lateral confinemen... | 1. A photonic bandgap (PBG) electro-optic device formed within a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure comprising a silicon substrate, an insulating layer disposed over the substrate and a relatively thin silicon surface layer (SOI layer) formed over the insulating layer, the SOI layer used, at least in part, for guidin... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/544,088, filed Feb. 12, 2004. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to silicon-on-insulator (SOI)-based electro-optic devices and, more particularly, to the inclusion of photonic bandgap (... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Photonic bandgap (PBG) structures, which represent the optical equivalent of the energy gap in semiconductors, promise a wealth of new, very compact, optical devices. PBG structures can confine light in very tight regions, allowing for the radiation to be guided or bent around sh... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to silicon-on-insulator (SOI)-based electro-optic devices and, more particularly, to the inclusion of photonic bandgap (PBG) structures within the SOI devices to provide for improved lateral confinement of a propagating optical signal, thus reducing opt... | 20050124 | 20071120 | 20050818 | 63005.0 | 0 | CONNELLY, MICHELLE R | SOI-BASED PHOTONIC BANDGAP DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,799 | ACCEPTED | Sensor device | A sensor device includes: a housing; a sensor element embedded in the tip end of the housing, the sensor element having on one side face thereof a magnetically sensitive surface that faces a side of the housing and having a pair of terminal plates extending from a side face that is opposite to the magnetically sensitiv... | 1. A sensor device comprising: a housing formed from a synthetic resin; a holder formed as a single member from a synthetic resin; a sensor element embedded in the tip end of the housing, the sensor element having on one side face thereof a magnetically sensitive surface that faces a side of the housing and comprising ... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA The Japanese priority application No. 2004-36703 upon which the present application is based is hereby incorporated in its entirety herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sensor device that includes a housing formed from a s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sensor device that includes a housing formed from a synthetic resin, a sensor element embedded in the tip end of the housing, and a cord connected to the sensor element and extending from a rear part of the housing. 2. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been accomplished under the above-mentioned circumstances, and it is an object thereof to provide a sensor device in which the number of components can be reduced, the assembly of components can be easily carried out, and further an increase in size to can ... | 20050125 | 20070130 | 20050818 | 69185.0 | 0 | MEHMOOD, JENNIFER | SENSOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,811 | ACCEPTED | Optical scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus | In an optical scanning apparatus in which a movable plate 653 pivots at a high speed, friction between the movable plate 653 and air generates heat. The amount of generated heat is relatively large in a main scanning direction but relatively small in a direction of a pivot axis. A light beam is converged in a sub scann... | 1. An optical scanning apparatus in which a light beam scans on a surface-to-be-scanned in a main scanning direction, comprising: a deflector which comprises a movable member which has a deflection mirror surface which reflects an incident light beam toward the surface-to-be-scanned, first adjacent portions which are f... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-33242 filed Feb. 10, 2004 including specification, drawings and claims is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical scan... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical scanning apparatus which makes a light beam scan on a surface-to-be-scanned in a main scanning direction and an image forming apparatus which forms an electrostatic latent image using such an optical scanning a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>By the way, for size reduction of an optical scanning apparatus which uses a deflector, it is preferable that the respective portions of the deflector, e.g., the reflecting mirror and the frame are arranged close to each other. However, since the reflecting mirror which pivots at a ... | 20050125 | 20061003 | 20050818 | 61310.0 | 0 | CHERRY, EUNCHA P | OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,882 | ACCEPTED | Illuminating pouring spout | The Illuminating Pouring Spout is a new and improved pouring spout for use and attachment on an open end of a liquid container. The pouring spout bears elastically against the inner wall of the liquid container to hold it in place. The pouring spout contains a power source and a light source in a chamber within the pou... | 1. An illuminating pouring spout comprising: a passage through the pouring spout; one or more enclosed cavities within the pouring spout; one or more light sources secured within an enclosed cavity; one or more power sources secured within an enclosed cavity; an electrical switch mechanism connecting the power sources ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS We claim benefit to an earlier filed provisional application, No. 60/539,265, filed on Jan. 27, 2004 pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(e). BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a novelty item in the form of a pouring spout that attaches to... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a novelty item in the form of a pouring spout that attaches to an open end of a liquid container and has an illumination device enclosed in a cavity within the pouring spout. The invention is intended to be used for dispe... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a liquid dispensing pouring spout that illuminates the liquid container, any liquid within the container, a portion of dispensed liquid, or any combination thereof. The present invention is a device that attaches to the open end of a liquid container ... | 20050125 | 20080311 | 20050804 | 60572.0 | 0 | NGO, LIEN M | ILLUMINATING POURING SPOUT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,042,907 | ACCEPTED | Pharmacy bottle system | A prescription pharmacy bottle comprises a container including a generally planar front portion having a generally rectangular shape and a generally planar back portion spaced from the front portion. The back portion has a generally rectangular shape and generally faces away in an opposite direction from the front port... | 1. A prescription pharmacy bottle comprising: a container including: a generally planar front portion having a generally rectangular shape; a generally planar back portion spaced from the front portion, the back portion having a generally rectangular shape and generally facing away in an opposite direction from the fro... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Virtually everyone consumes prescription pharmaceuticals at one time or another. In each instance, the consumer is faced with a series of procedural steps and information. The procedural steps include submitting the prescription, waiting for it, picking up the prescription, and signing appli... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Virtually everyone consumes prescription pharmaceuticals at one time or another. In each instance, the consumer is faced with a series of procedural steps and information. The procedural steps include submitting the prescription, waiting for it, picking up the prescription, and s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the invention are directed to a pharmacy bottle system. In one embodiment, a prescription pharmacy bottle comprises a container including a generally planar front portion having a generally rectangular shape and a generally planar back portion spaced from the front po... | 20050125 | 20071225 | 20060727 | 95050.0 | B65D8304 | 0 | GEHMAN, BRYON P | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM INCLUDING LABEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,043,050 | ACCEPTED | Electronic settlement system, settlement apparatus and terminal | An electronic settlement system for settling a transaction through a communication network comprises a settlement apparatus which performs the settlement of the transaction; a billing terminal connecting to the settlement apparatus via the communication network; and a paying terminal, connecting to the settlement appar... | 1. An authentication apparatus for communicating with a first terminal and with a second terminal demanding to authenticate a user of the first terminal, and performing the authentication demanded by the second terminal, the apparatus comprising: a user database storing authentication information registered by a user o... | This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/786,208, filed May 8, 2001, which is the National Phase of PCT/JP99/04178 filed on Aug. 2, 1999, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electron... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic settlement system, a settlement apparatus, and its terminal. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an electronic settlement system, which executes a settlement of a commercial transaction elec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve such a problem and provide a safe and convenient electronic settlement system. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic settlement system, a settlement apparatus, and its terminal which ove... | 20050127 | 20081111 | 20050616 | 85698.0 | 0 | VO, TUYEN KIM | ELECTRONIC SETTLEMENT SYSTEM, SETTLEMENT APPARATUS AND TERMINAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,157 | ACCEPTED | Liquid crystal display and thin film transistor array panel therefor | A liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided, which includes: first and second gate lines, a data line intersecting the gate lines, first to fourth drain electrodes located near the intersections between the first and second gate lines and the data line, and a coupling electrode. First to fourth pixel electrodes respecti... | 1-13. (canceled) 14. A liquid crystal display, comprising: a first insulating substrate; a first signal line formed on the first insulating substrate; a second signal line formed on the first insulating substrate; a third signal line formed on the first insulating substrate and crossing the first signal line and the se... | This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2002-0036979, filed on Jun. 28, 2002, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display, and in par... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display, and in particular, to a panel for the liquid crystal display. (b) Description of Related Art Generally, a liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a liquid crystal (LC) panel assembly including two... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A liquid crystal display is provided, which includes: a first insulating substrate; first and second signal lines formed on the first insulating substrate; a third signal line formed on the first insulating substrate and crossing the first and the second signal lines; a first thin f... | 20050127 | 20071009 | 20050609 | 98141.0 | 1 | DUDEK, JAMES A | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND THIN FILM TRANSISTOR ARRAY PANEL THEREFOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,200 | ACCEPTED | Technique for reducing the roughness of metal lines in a metallization layer | A simplified dielectric layer stack for the first metallization layer is provided in combination with an improved anisotropic etch process, wherein the etch attack at the trench perimeter is reduced for a patterning process on the basis of a 193 nm lithography. In the simplified layer stack, a bottom low-k dielectric l... | 1. A method, comprising: forming a low-k dielectric layer on a contact layer, said contact layer including a dielectric material and metal-containing contact connecting to a circuit element; forming an anti-reflective coating layer above said low-k dielectric layer; forming a resist layer on said anti-reflective coatin... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the fabrication of integrated circuits, and, more particularly, to the formation of metal lines formed in a low-k dielectric material, wherein the dimensions of the metal line trenches may be defined by a 193-nm lithography... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the fabrication of integrated circuits, and, more particularly, to the formation of metal lines formed in a low-k dielectric material, wherein the dimensions of the metal line trenches may be defined by a 193-nm... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an exhaustive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to deline... | 20050126 | 20071009 | 20051103 | 83176.0 | 0 | LE, DUNG ANH | METHOD FOR FORMING A METALLIZATION LAYER STACK TO REDUCE THE ROUGHNESS OF METAL LINES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,261 | ACCEPTED | Paper conveyance apparatus | A paper conveyance apparatus includes a stacking portion; a feeding mechanism to extract and feed paper from the stacking portion one sheet at a time; and an intermediate portion for conveying the fed paper to the vicinity of a feeding port or feeding device of a main body of an image forming apparatus. The intermediat... | 1. A paper conveyance apparatus comprising: a stacking portion on which paper can be stacked; a feeding mechanism portion for extracting the paper stacked on said stacking portion one sheet at a time and feeding said paper; and an intermediate conveyance portion for conveying said paper fed from said feeding mechanism ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper conveyance apparatus, including a bulk feeding apparatus having an intermediate conveyance portion for feeding a sheet-form recording medium (paper) on which an image is to be formed to an image forming apparatus such as a co... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper conveyance apparatus, including a bulk feeding apparatus having an intermediate conveyance portion for feeding a sheet-form recording medium (paper) on which an image is to be formed to an image forming apparatus ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been designed in consideration of these circumstances, and it is a first object thereof to provide a paper conveyance apparatus which is capable of conveying paper in an identical manner to paper supplied from a main body feeding table, regardless of the pa... | 20050127 | 20100126 | 20050825 | 79978.0 | 0 | MCCULLOUGH, MICHAEL C | PAPER CONVEYANCE APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,371 | ACCEPTED | Remote dummy load | The inventive dummy load is mounted on the input power cables of a traffic signal while managing the heat load generated by either a resistive and/or capacitive load. Using the inventive dummy load, there is no thermal path back to the light emitting diode (LED) board. The inventive dummy load may be easly installed, r... | 1. A traffic signal comprising: a traffic signal housing, electronics and an LED array inside the housing, a power cable to power the LED array, wherein at least a portion of the power cable is outside the housing, and a dummy load connected to the power cable remote from the housing. 2. The traffic signal of claim 1 w... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to impedance “dummy” loads for light emitting diode (LED) traffic signals. More specifically, it relates to adding in-line resistive or capacitive loads to LED traffic signals to make them compatible with traffic signal controllers that were d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to impedance “dummy” loads for light emitting diode (LED) traffic signals. More specifically, it relates to adding in-line resistive or capacitive loads to LED traffic signals to make them compatible with traffic signal controllers... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides an off-lamp dummy load that minimizes the impact of heating. The inventive dummy load configuration reduces assembly cost, complexity and the number of parts associated with dummy load production. Further, the inventive dummy load provides the customer with th... | 20050126 | 20070911 | 20060810 | 69185.0 | G09F933 | 0 | MEHMOOD, JENNIFER | REMOTE DUMMY LOAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,043,427 | ACCEPTED | Printing member provided with identification means defined by or connectable to updateable means for recording data relative to the member and useful for its utilization | A printing member such as a printing cylinder includes an at least partly metal cylinder, or a sleeve to be mounted on a mandrel rotating about its axis. The printing member comprises a body having a thickness. With the printing member there is associated an activatable signaling device that is connectable to a recordi... | 1. A method of embedding an RF assembly during formation of a printing sleeve, comprising: a) dipping fiberglass tape in a resin bath; b) starting near a first end of a cylindrical mandrel, winding the dipped tape in a helical fashion around the cylindrical mandrel a predetermined number of times to form a predetermine... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to currently pending Italian Patent Application number MI2004A000109, filed Jan. 27, 2004, and to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/564,746 filed Apr. 23, 2004. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT N/A BACK... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The term “printing member” as used in the present document means any member for directly or indirectly transferring information onto a miscellaneous support by flexographic, copper-plate or offset printing. Consequently, a printing member comprises any one of the following elemen... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved printing member. Another object is to provide a printing member wherein even after numerous years of use of the printing member, these data or information remain specifically associated with that particular p... | 20050126 | 20071218 | 20050908 | 62730.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, ANTHONY H | PRINTING MEMBER PROVIDED WITH IDENTIFICATION MEANS DEFINED BY OR CONNECTABLE TO UPDATEABLE MEANS FOR RECORDING DATA RELATIVE TO THE MEMBER AND USEFUL FOR ITS UTILIZATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,540 | ACCEPTED | Mobile telephone network | In a mobile ad hoc network, a method of routing data and a mobile unit for use according to the method are arranged to find the relay capacity of a node and the lifetime of the node, and thereby determine whether the node can relay the data. The method and unit can find the relay efficiency of nodes and this informatio... | 1. A method of routing data in a mobile ad hoc network, comprising finding the relay capacity of a node as the product of the current data rate of the node and the lifetime of the node, and determining from the relay capacity whether said node will be able to relay said data. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein t... | BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION This invention relates to a method of operating a mobile telephone network, in particular a mobile ad hoc network, and to a mobile unit for use in such a method. A mobile ad hoc network is usually superimposed on a conventional cellular network and involves data routes using nodes, usually p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a method of operating a mobile telephone network, in particular a mobile ad hoc network, and to a mobile unit for use in such a method. A mobile ad hoc network is usually superimposed on a conventional cellular network and involves data routes using node... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an aim of the invention to provide a new metric and a new routing mechanism which increases the RSP and supports integrated services with high power efficiency. The present invention provides a method of operating a mobile ad hoc network according to claim 1 and a mobile unit ... | 20050125 | 20100112 | 20060216 | 72863.0 | H04J116 | 0 | AREVALO, JOSEPH | MOBILE TELEPHONE NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,043,560 | ACCEPTED | Flame resistant filler cloth and mattresses incorporating same | A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the fi... | 1. A filler cloth comprising cellulosic fibers, wherein the cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches (9 in.) when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than ... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/619,644 filed Oct. 18, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety as if set forth fully herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to fire prevention and, mor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is heightened awareness of fire prevention in homes and businesses in the United States. This awareness has led to the development of standards and legislation directed to reducing the risk of fires, particularly with respect to bedding and upholstered furniture. Convention... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above discussion, a filler cloth for use in mattress construction that has strong, flame resistant characteristics is described herein. According to embodiments of the present invention, a filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistr... | 20050126 | 20120807 | 20050707 | 97699.0 | 1 | MATZEK, MATTHEW D | FLAME RESISTANT FILLER CLOTH AND MATTRESSES INCORPORATING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,584 | ACCEPTED | Algorithms for detecting cardiac arrhythmia and methods and apparatuses utilizing the algorithms | A method for detecting a cardiac arrhythmia from an electrocardiogram includes the steps of identifying a plurality of R-waves in the electrocardiogram during a predetermined time interval; extracting heartbeat complexes corresponding to the identified R-waves; identifying a key region within each heartbeat complex tha... | 1. A method for detecting a cardiac arrhythmia from an electrocardiogram, the method comprising a series of wave morphology analysis steps, comprising: identifying a plurality of wave patterns that are repeated in the electrocardiogram during a predetermined time interval, each wave pattern being indicative of an indiv... | FIELD The present invention generally relates to methods for detecting abnormal heart rhythms in patients, and more particularly relates to methods and systems that implement morphological analysis of electrograms to detect atrial fibrillation in patients. BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition during which... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition during which there is disorganized electrical conduction in the atria, resulting in ineffective pumping of blood into the ventricle. If AF is detected, pharmacological cardioversion medication and electrical cardioversion are often effective at restoring an... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for detecting a cardiac arrhythmia from an electrocardiogram. The method includes the steps of identifying a plurality of wave patterns that are repeated in the electrocardiogram during a predetermined time interval, each wave patt... | 20050126 | 20080812 | 20060727 | 95380.0 | A61B504 | 0 | GETZOW, SCOTT M | ALGORITHMS FOR DETECTING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND METHODS AND APPARATUSES UTILIZING THE ALGORITHMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,043,597 | ACCEPTED | Creating high spatial frequency halfton screens with increased numbers of printable density levels | A method of controlling a printer to print of an image, the printer having a predetermined marking material printed dot size, the method comprising the steps of rasterizing the image and defining halftone super pixels within the image, calculating the average density of the marking material within the super pixels, sel... | 1. A method of controlling a printer to print of an image, the printer having a predetermined marking material printed dot size, the method comprising the steps of: rasterizing the image and defining halftone super pixels within the image; calculating the average density of the marking material within the super pixels;... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention is in the field of digital printing, and is more specifically directed to managing the rasterization of images in a digital printing system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electrographic printing has become the prevalent technology for modern computer-driven printing of text and image... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electrographic printing has become the prevalent technology for modern computer-driven printing of text and images, on a wide variety of hard copy media. This technology is also referred to as electrographic marking, electrostatographic printing or marking, and electrophotographi... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electrographic marking or reproduction system in accordance with the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an electrographic marking or reproduction system in accordance with the present invention; FIG. 3 is a schematic diag... | 20050126 | 20091013 | 20060727 | 97425.0 | G06F312 | 0 | TRAN, DOUGLAS Q | CREATING HIGH SPATIAL FREQUENCY HALFTON SCREENS WITH INCREASED NUMBERS OF PRINTABLE DENSITY LEVELS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,043,600 | ACCEPTED | Automotive vehicle seat insert | There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling ... | 1-40. (canceled) 41. A comfort system for a seat of a transportation vehicle, comprising: an insert adapted for use with a vehicle seat, wherein: i. the insert includes a layer of spacer material for providing an open space within the insert; ii. the insert includes a first opening and a second opening in fluid communi... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY To the extent applicable, the present invention claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/393,815, filed Jul. 3, 2002 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/433,270, filed Dec. 13, 2002, both of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. FIE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For many years the transportation industry has been concerned with designing seats for automotive vehicles that provide added comfort to occupants in the seats. Various innovations in providing seating comfort are discussed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,064,037; 5,921,314; 5,403,065; 6,048... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, there is disclosed a seat insert, a method of forming the seat insert and a ventilated seat that is preferably suitable for an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes a forward layer, a rearward layer and a middle layer, although greate... | 20050126 | 20060530 | 20050616 | 57516.0 | 1 | MCPARTLIN, SARAH BURNHAM | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,642 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for providing power to a battery in an implantable stimulator | An exemplary system for providing power to a rechargeable battery in an implantable stimulator includes a first coil configured to emit a first magnetic field, a coil in the stimulator configured to receive the first magnetic field, and a zero volt recovery (ZVR) circuit in the stimulator configured to use the first ma... | 1. A system for providing power to a rechargeable battery in an implantable stimulator, said system comprising: a first coil configured to emit a first magnetic field; a coil in said stimulator configured to receive said first magnetic field; and a zero volt recovery (ZVR) circuit in said stimulator configured to use s... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part and claims the priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of previous U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/609,449, filed Jun. 27, 2003, and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/609,449 claims the benefit... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Radio-frequency (RF) powered implantable stimulators and battery powered implantable stimulators are described in the art. See, for instance, U.S. Pat. No. 5,193,539 (“Implantable Microstimulator); U.S. Pat. No. 5,193,540 (“Structure and Method of Manufacture of an Implantable Microstimulator”); ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An exemplary system for providing power to a rechargeable battery in an implantable stimulator includes a first coil configured to emit a first magnetic field, a coil in the stimulator configured to receive the first magnetic field, and a zero volt recovery (ZVR) circuit in the stimulator configured... | 20050125 | 20080923 | 20050616 | 78940.0 | 1 | STOKLOSA, JOSEPH A | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING POWER TO A BATTERY IN AN IMPLANTABLE STIMULATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,681 | ACCEPTED | Multi-stage blumlein | A high-voltage pulse generator to generate short high-voltage pulses is described. In one embodiment, a multi-stage Blumlein is used to form relatively short relatively high-voltage pulses. In one embodiment, the multi-stage Blumlein is based on transmissions lines and provides short pulses to a desired load. In one em... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a plurality of axial Blumleins each having an outer electrode, an intermediate electrode, and an inner electrode, where the intermediate electrode of a first Blumlein is provided to a ground via a first switch and the inner electrode on the distal end of the first Blumlein is provided via a ... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/539,493 filed Jan. 27, 2004, titled “MULTI-STAGE BLUMLEIN”, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to high-voltage pulse generators using multiple transmission line stages. 2. Description of the Related Art A Marx generator is often used to provide high-voltage pulses of several megavolts. However, the Marx generator cannot suppl... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>These and other problems are solved by providing a high-voltage pulse generator to generate short high-voltage pulses. In one embodiment, a multi-stage Blumlein is used to form short high-voltage pulses. In one embodiment, the multi-stage Blumlein is based on transmission lines and provides extremel... | 20050126 | 20080115 | 20050811 | 63872.0 | 0 | DEBERADINIS, ROBERT L | MULTI-STAGE BLUMLEIN | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,844 | ACCEPTED | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR WITH GROUNDING MEMBER | A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened... | 1. A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to an equipment port, the coaxial cable including a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material being surrounded by an outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector comprising in combination: a. a tubular post having a first end ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to electrical connectors, and more particularly to coaxial cable connectors capable of being connected to a terminal. 2. Description of the Related Art Coaxial cable connectors, such as type F connectors, are used to attach coaxial c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to electrical connectors, and more particularly to coaxial cable connectors capable of being connected to a terminal. 2. Description of the Related Art Coaxial cable connectors, such as type F connectors, are used to atta... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly described, the present invention relates to a coaxial cable connector comprising a tubular post, a coupler and a grounding means for providing an electrically conductive path between the post and the coupler. In accordance with a preferred embodiment thereof, the present inv... | 20050125 | 20061003 | 20060727 | 75070.0 | H01R905 | 2 | IMAS, VLADIMIR | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR WITH GROUNDING MEMBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,043,854 | ACCEPTED | Method of dynamically controlling program verify levels in multilevel memory cells | Pre-program verify levels for a multilevel read-only memory cell are generated dynamically. A determination takes into account a program verify level, an over-program budget, and a second-bit effect budget to generate pre-program verify levels. The generated pre-program verify levels mitigate issues of over-programming... | 1. A method of programming a multilevel read-only memory cell, comprising: providing a multilevel read-only memory cell having a plurality of data regions; defining a plurality of memory states for each data region in the multilevel read-only memory cell; associating a program verify level with each memory state; and d... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/026,947, filed Dec. 29, 2004 and entitled A METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING MULTI-LEVEL NITRIDE READ-ONLY MEMORY CELLS, the contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INV... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to semiconductor operation methods and, more particularly, to methods for controlling verify levels in semiconductor memories. 2. Description of Related Art Non-volatile semiconductor memory devices are designed to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention addresses these needs by providing a method of programming a multilevel read-only memory cell that includes dynamically generating pre-program verify (pre-PV) levels according to the memory states of the multilevel read-only memory cell. The invention herein di... | 20050125 | 20070417 | 20060727 | 91018.0 | G11C1604 | 0 | HOANG, HUAN | METHOD OF DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLING PROGRAM VERIFY LEVELS IN MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,043,856 | ACCEPTED | Laser gunsight system for a firearm handgrip | A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by the handgrip with the device installed thereon, the ho... | 1. A laser sighting device for mounting on the handgrip of a firearm, comprising: a holder conforming to the shape of and adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by the handgrip with the device attached thereto, the holder including a first compartment for... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a laser gunsight system designed to fit the handgrip of a firearm without requiring significant modification of the firearm, the laser gunsight being operable by the user while the firearm is gripped by the handgrip in the firing position. BACKGROUND When using firearms,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>When using firearms, it is often advantageous for the user to be able to quickly and accurately point the firearm at the target. Many devices assisting in the aiming of a firearm are available, including the classic V-sight, peephole sight, 3-dot sight and similar iron-sight structures, as well a... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A laser sighting device for mounting on the handgrip of a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm are provided. The device comprises a holder conforming to the shape of and adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing p... | 20050125 | 20070828 | 20060727 | 69768.0 | F41G100 | 1 | HAYES, BRET C | LASER GUNSIGHT SYSTEM FOR A FIREARM HANDGRIP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41G | 2,005 | |
11,043,857 | ACCEPTED | Application layer message-based server failover management by a network element | A method is disclosed for application layer message-based network element management of server failures. According to one aspect, a network element such as a router intercepts session state information that is contained in a request from a client and locally stores the session state information. As a result, applicatio... | 1. A method of managing a server failure, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of: intercepting, at a network element, a first message that indicates both an identified session and session change information to change a session state that is associated with the identified session, wherein the first mess... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/991,792, entitled “PERFORMING MESSAGE AND TRANSFORMATION ADAPTER FUNCTIONS IN A NETWORK ELEMENT ON BEHALF OF AN APPLICATION”, by Pravin Singhal, Qingqing Li, Juzar Kothambalawa, Parley Van Oleson, Wai Yip Tung, and Sunil Potti, file... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The approaches described in this section could be pursued, but are not necessarily approaches that have been previously conceived or pursued. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated herein, the approaches described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application and are not admi... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram that illustrates an overview of one embod... | 20050125 | 20100413 | 20060727 | 58374.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | DONAGHUE, LARRY D | APPLICATION LAYER MESSAGE-BASED SERVER FAILOVER MANAGEMENT BY A NETWORK ELEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,043,913 | ACCEPTED | Lottery ticket providing for multiple games | A method is disclosed that provides a lottery ticket at a known single price that is selected from a plurality of distinct price categories. The lottery ticket provides for distinct games. The games can be lottery type games. The lottery ticket is provided and includes a plurality of lottery numbers. Each of the lotter... | 1. A method of providing a lottery ticket at a known single price selected from a plurality of distinct price categories, the lottery ticket being for a plurality of distinct lottery games, the method comprising: providing the lottery ticket that is purchased for the known single price, the lottery ticket including a p... | This application is a Continuation-In-Part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/766,676, filed on Jan. 27, 2004, entitled MULTIPLE PRICING SHARED SINGLE JACKPOT IN A LOTTERY by Robert J. Wright, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND 1. Field A system and method are disclose... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field A system and method are disclosed which generally relate to gaming, and more specifically to lotteries. 2. General Background A lottery is generally a distribution of tokens such that a subset of the distributed tokens may win a prize. The token can be in the form of a ticket. One of the... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, there is a method of providing a lottery ticket at a known single price selected from a plurality distinct price categories. The lottery ticket is for a plurality of distinct lottery games. In another aspect, the lottery ticket is purchased for the known single price, the lottery tick... | 20050125 | 20080325 | 20051222 | 73692.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, KIM T | LOTTERY TICKET PROVIDING FOR MULTIPLE GAMES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,043,997 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor acceleration sensor device and method for manufacturing the same | Although a weight part of an acceleration sensor chip fixed on a die pad is coated with a gelatinous resin part of low elasticity, the weight part is easily displaced by an external acceleration. Thus, an acceleration can be detected with accuracy. Furthermore, long-term reliability equal to those of regular resin pack... | 1. A semiconductor acceleration sensor device comprising: an acceleration sensor chip that includes: a weight part, a support part which flexibly supports the weight part, one end of the support part being connected to the weight part, a pedestal part surrounding the weight part, an opposite end of the support part bei... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a semiconductor acceleration sensor device utilizing a resin sealed package and a method for manufacturing the device. More particularly, this invention relates to the device utilizing an MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) or an MCP (M... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a semiconductor acceleration sensor device utilizing a resin sealed package and a method for manufacturing the device. More particularly, this invention relates to the device utilizing an MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor acceleration sensor device which is low-cost and excellent for mass production while maintaining long-term reliability, and also to provide a method for manufacturing such a semiconductor acceleration sensor device. T... | 20050128 | 20090804 | 20051222 | 69820.0 | 0 | KWOK, HELEN C | SEMICONDUCTOR ACCELERATION SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,044,177 | ACCEPTED | Series terminated CMOS output driver with impedance calibration | A differential line driver includes a plurality of driver cells. Control logic outputs positive and negative control signals to the driver cells so as to match a combined output impedance of the driver cells at (Vop, Von). Each driver cell includes an input Vip and an input Vin, an output Vop and an output Von, a first... | 1. A line driver comprising: a first plurality of driver half cells having a common input, and a common output; and control logic that generates control signals for the driver half cells so as to control a combined output impedance of the driver half cells, wherein each driver half cell includes: a first PMOS transisto... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/862,467, filed on Jun. 8, 2004, entitled SERIES TERMINATED CMOS OUTPUT DRIVER WITH IMPEDANCE CALIBRATION, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/419,886, filed on Apr. 22, 2003, enti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to line drivers, and more particularly, to differential line drivers with impedance that is matched to the line. 2. Description of the Related Art In high speed signaling systems, drivers with output impedance matched to the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a series terminated CMOS output driver with impedance calibration that substantially obviates one or more of the problems and disadvantages of the related art. There is provided a differential line driver including a plurality of driver cells. Co... | 20050128 | 20060718 | 20050616 | 76847.0 | 0 | LAM, TUAN THIEU | SERIES TERMINATED CMOS OUTPUT DRIVER WITH IMPEDANCE CALIBRATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,044,287 | ACCEPTED | Radio transceiver on a chip | An entire radio transceiver can be completely integrated into one IC chip. In order to integrate the IF filters on the chip, a heterodyne architecture with a low IF is used. A single, directly modulated VCO is used for both up-conversion during transmission, and down-conversion during reception. Bond-wires are used as ... | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A radio for receiving and transmitting high frequency signals, the radio comprising: a down-conversion section arranged to down-convert a received first high frequency signal; an up-conversion section arranged to up-convert an information signal, to be transmitted, to a second high frequency signal... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to the wireless communications field and, in particular, to a short-range radio transceiver fabricated on an integrated circuit chip. 2. Description of Related Art The high level of circuit integration possible with... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to the wireless communications field and, in particular, to a short-range radio transceiver fabricated on an integrated circuit chip. 2. Description of Related Art The high level of circuit integration p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to significantly reduce the overall size of a radio transceiver. It is another object of the present invention to produce a short-range wireless radio link that is less costly than a cable link. It is yet another object of the present inventi... | 20050127 | 20090825 | 20050616 | 88665.0 | 1 | LE, THANH C | RADIO TRANSCEIVER ON A CHIP | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,044,587 | ACCEPTED | Ditch digging bucket | A one-pass bucket for digging a ditch by moving the bucket with its curved end down longitudinally of the proposed ditch, wherein the bucket includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall and a side wall diverging forwardly from the rear wall to an open front end of the bucket, the side wall being planar and defining ... | 1. A one-pass bucket (30) for use on the end of an actuable arm on a mechanical ditch digging apparatus for digging a ditch parallel to a roadway, the bucket comprising a top wall (32); a bottom wall (40); a rear wall (34,38) integral with said bottom wall, said rear wall and said bottom wall defining a curve (a′) exte... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/539,969 filed Jan. 30, 2004 entitled Ditch Digging Bucket. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an improved bucket for use on a mechanical digging apparatus, such as an excavator, having ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>When a road is cut in the side of a hill or mountain, drainage ditches are usually required to carry away water flowing down the hill or mountain towards the road. Such ditches usually have a V-shaped cross-sectional configuration which tends to concentrate water into a small are... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In summary, the bucket of the present invention may be characterized as a one-pass bucket ( 30 ) for use on the end of an actuable arm on a mechanical ditch digging apparatus for digging a ditch parallel to a roadway; the bucket comprising a top wall ( 32 ); a bottom wall ( 40 ); a ... | 20050128 | 20070320 | 20050818 | 90094.0 | 1 | BATSON, VICTOR D | DITCH DIGGING BUCKET | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,044,605 | ACCEPTED | Systems, methods and media for detecting nagling on a TCP network connection | Systems, methods and media for detecting Nagling on a TCP network connection are disclosed. Embodiments may generally include a system with a Nagle detection threshold determiner for determining a Nagle detection threshold based on the network connection. The system may also generally include a Nagle detection module i... | 1. A method for detecting Nagling on a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) network connection, the method comprising: receiving by a receiver computer a small segment from a sender computer, transmitting by the receiver computer a delayed acknowledgement of the small segment to the sender computer at a first time; afte... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Pursuant to 35 USC §119(e), this application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR DETECTING OUTBOUND NAGLING ON A TCP NETWORK CONNECTION”, attorney docket number AUS920040759US1, filed on the same da... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Personal computer systems are well known in the art. They have attained widespread use for providing computer power to many segments of today's modern society. Personal computers (PCs) may be defined as a desktop, floor standing, or portable microcomputer that includes a system unit having one or... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The problems identified above are in large part addressed by systems, methods and media for detecting Nagling on a TCP network connection. One embodiment includes receiving by a receiver computer a small segment from a sender computer and transmitting by the receiver computer a delayed acknowledgeme... | 20050127 | 20081021 | 20060727 | 65697.0 | H04L1226 | 0 | CRUTCHFIELD, CHRISTOPHER M | METHODS FOR DETECTING NAGLING ON A TCP NETWORK CONNECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,044,629 | ACCEPTED | Heat radiating apparatus of electronic component | A heat radiating apparatus includes a radiator adhering to an electronic component mounted on a circuit board via an elastic member provided on the circuit board so that the electronic component is cooled. The radiator includes a plurality of projection parts, the elastic member includes an engaging part configured to ... | 1. A heat radiating apparatus, comprising: a radiator adhering to an electronic component mounted on a circuit board via an elastic member provided on the circuit board so that the electronic component is cooled; wherein the radiator includes a plurality of projection parts, the elastic member includes an engaging part... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a U.S. continuation application filed under 35 USC 111(a) and claiming benefit under 35 USC 120 and 365(c) of PCT Application No. JP2002/013850 filed on Dec. 27, 2002. The foregoing application is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to heat radiating apparatuses for electronic components, and more particularly, to a heat radiating apparatus of an electronic component such as a semiconductor device mounted on a circuit board. 2. Description of ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide a novel and useful heat radiating apparatus for an electronic component, in which one or more of the problems described above are eliminated. Another and more specific object of the present invention is to provi... | 20050127 | 20070327 | 20050825 | 58584.0 | 0 | THOMPSON, GREGORY D | HEAT RADIATING APPARATUS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,044,685 | ACCEPTED | Framework and method for QoS-aware resource discovery in mobile ad hoc networks | A framework and method for quality of service (QoS) aware resource discovery in mobile ad hoc networks are presented. Self-organized discovery agents manage the directory information that describes the network resources available for use by clients. In one embodiment, hash indexing of available resources is utilized. T... | 1. In a mobile ad hoc network having a plurality of mobile nodes, at least one mobile node of which being a resource provider, a quality of service (QoS) aware resource discovery method, comprising the steps of: generating at least one discovery agent from the plurality of mobile nodes to service queries from other mob... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION This patent application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/051,449, filed Jan. 18, 2002, entitled “Framework and Method for QoS-Aware Resource Discovery in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks”. The entire teachings and disclosure of this patent applicati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An ad hoc network is generally formed by a set of wireless mobile nodes or hosts. Communication between two network nodes that are not in direct radio range takes place in a multi-hop fashion, with other nodes acting as routers. Ad hoc networks can be used in military and rescue ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The system and method of the present invention presents new and improved design principles for QoS-aware resource discovery in mobile ad hoc networks. First, directory information is distributed to only a small set of fault-tolerant discovery agents. Most messages for discover... | 20050127 | 20090210 | 20050616 | 86500.0 | 0 | PHAN, MAN U | FRAMEWORK AND METHOD FOR QOS-AWARE RESOURCE DISCOVERY IN MOBILE AD HOC NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,044,928 | ACCEPTED | Alarm system interaction with a movable barrier operator method and apparatus | A secure communication link (24) is provided between a movable barrier operator (23) and a peripheral alarm system (20). Information conveyed via this link is used by one, the other, or both such elements to further inform or direct their respective actions. | 1. A method comprising: providing a secure communication link between a movable barrier operator and a peripheral alarm system; effecting at least one communication between the movable barrier operator and the peripheral alarm system using the secure communication link. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the secure commu... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates generally to movable barrier operators and more particularly to communications therewith. BACKGROUND Movable barrier operators of various kinds are known in the art. Such movable barrier operators often work in conjunction with a corresponding movable barrier such as a single pane... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Movable barrier operators of various kinds are known in the art. Such movable barrier operators often work in conjunction with a corresponding movable barrier such as a single panel or segmented garage door, a rolling shutter, a pivoting, swinging, or sliding gate or arm barrier, and so forth. In... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The above needs are at least partially met through provision of the alarm system interaction with a movable barrier operator method and apparatus described in the following detailed description, particularly when studied in conjunction with the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 com... | 20050127 | 20090127 | 20060810 | 78772.0 | G08B100 | 1 | LIEU, JULIE BICHNGOC | ALARM SYSTEM INTERACTION WITH A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR METHOD AND APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,045,411 | ACCEPTED | Novel interstitial therapy for immediate symptom relief and chronic therapy in interstitial cystitis | The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing interstitial cystitis in patients. | 1. A composition comprising a heparinoid, a local anesthetic agent, and a buffering compound. 2. The composition of claim 1 further comprising an osmolar component. 3. The composition of claim 2, wherein the composition is in solution and the osmolar component is present in a sufficient amount so that the final solutio... | This application is based on U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/540,186 filed on Jan. 28, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference, in their entirety, into this application, and from which priority is hereby claimed. Throughout this application various publications are referenced. The disc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic progressive disorder of the lower urinary tract that causes urinary urgency and frequency and/or pelvic pain. For many years, urologists regarded IC as a rare disease for which they had no broadly effective treatment. In fact, the condition... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing inters... | 20050127 | 20080819 | 20051020 | 96618.0 | 1 | MAIER, LEIGH C | NOVEL INTERSTITIAL THERAPY FOR IMMEDIATE SYMPTOM RELIEF AND CHRONIC THERAPY IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,045,446 | ACCEPTED | Novel compounds | A compound of the formula: wherein Ring A and Ring B are: (1) Ring A is an optionally substituted unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic ring, and Ring B is an optionally substituted unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic ring, an optionally substituted unsaturated fused heterobicyclic ring, or an optionally substituted benz... | 1. A compound of formula (I): wherein Ring A and Ring B are one of the followings: (1) Ring A is an optionally substituted unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic ring, and Ring B is an optionally substituted unsaturated monocyclic heterocyclic ring, an optionally substituted unsaturated fused heterobicyclic ring, or an op... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a novel compound having an inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent glucose transporter (SGLT) being present in the intestine or kidney. BACKGROUND ART Diet therapy and exercise therapy are essential in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. When these therapies do not ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Diet therapy and exercise therapy are essential in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. When these therapies do not sufficiently control the conditions of patients, insulin or an oral antidiabetic agent is additionally used for the treatment of diabetes. At the present, there have been used as... | 20050131 | 20110517 | 20051020 | 96712.0 | 8 | BERRY, LAYLA D | GLUCOPYRANOSIDE COMPOUND | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | ||||
11,045,612 | ACCEPTED | Brine container with filter system | Brine container, at which a suction filter (24) is disposed, in which the brine container has a circulating filter system (28), which has a filter (34) and a pump (30), with which the brine (22) can be pumped through the circulating filter system (28), the filter (34) having an exchangeable filter element (38). | 1. Brine container, at which a suction filter is disposed, the brine container comprising a circulating filter system, which includes a filter and a pump, with which brine can be pumped through the circulating filter system, the filter having an exchangeable filter element. 2. The brine container of claim 1, wherein th... | The invention relates to a brine container, at which a suction filter is disposed. It may, for example, be a brine container for pickling brine, which is pumped away through the suction filter and supplied to a pickling machine. Usually, pickling brine, flowing off from the pickling machine, is recycled over a coarse f... | 20050127 | 20080708 | 20050728 | 60170.0 | 0 | CECIL, TERRY K | BRINE CONTAINER WITH FILTER SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,045,726 | ACCEPTED | Connector apparatus and system including connector apparatus | A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as the separation module, replaces the separation module ... | 1. A fluid separation apparatus comprising: a separation module; a fluid connector member; said separation module including: a housing; a separation element contained within the housing; a first set of at least three connectors on one end of the housing and being in fluid communication with the interior thereof, at lea... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 10/440,458, filed May 16, 2003, which is a Continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/079,360, filed Feb. 20, 2002, which is a Divisional of 09/113,837 filed Jul. 10, 1998 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,378,907), which is a Continuation-in-Part of 08/678,795, f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a connector apparatus for connecting elements of a fluid transfer system and to the system including the connector apparatus. Fluid separation devices having an easily replaceable and disposable fluid separation module have been used to control contamina... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a connector apparatus which can be substituted for a separation module in a system for dispensing a filtered fluid composition. The connector apparatus includes fluid inlet means configured in the same pattern as the fluid inlet means and fluid outlet ... | 20050128 | 20060502 | 20050616 | 95201.0 | 1 | HEWITT, JAMES M | CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM INCLUDING CONNECTOR APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,045,757 | ACCEPTED | Resolution independent vector display of internet content | Apparatus and methods are provided for creating resolution-independent vector display of Internet content to allow it to be scaled (zoomed) larger and smaller for better viewing or to fit any resolution or screen size. According to one embodiment, novel server processing of Web content is provided that converts Web con... | 1. A method comprising: retrieving Web content having an original format defining an original page layout and attributes of the Web content from an Internet site in response to a request of the Web content from a client; and translating the Web content from its original format into a scalable vector representation of t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a Divisional Application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/878,097, filed Jun. 8, 2001, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 09/828,511, filed Apr. 7, 2001, entitled “RESOLUTION INDEPENDENT VECTOR DISPLAY OF INTERNET CONTENT,” the ben... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to translation of Internet and World Wide Web content to scalable vector representation. More particularly, the invention relates to apparatus and methods for zoom enabling the display of content in an Internet information... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method and apparatus for supporting resolution independent vector display of Internet content is disclosed. According to one embodiment, novel client processing of Web content is provided. The client receives requested Web content and displays a vector representation of the ... | 20050128 | 20081202 | 20050616 | 96703.0 | 11 | TRAN, QUOC A | SCALABLE DISPLAY OF INTERNET CONTENT ON MOBILE DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,045,782 | ACCEPTED | Adaptive canceller for frequency reuse systems | An adaptive interference canceller for canceling an interfering signal corresponding to a delayed, frequency translated, amplitude and phase offset version of a transmitted signal contained in a composite received signal relayed through a relay system such as a satellite transponder. The canceller digitally downconvert... | 1-31. (canceled) 32. A method of canceling an interfering signal contained in a received signal which includes a signal of interest, the interfering signal being a relayed version of a transmitted signal from the location of the received signal, the method comprising converting the received signal and a replica of the ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to communications systems, and more particularly to adaptive canceller architectures for use in multiple carrier frequency reuse communication systems, such as satellite communication systems. In a conventional duplex communications system in which each of th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to communications systems, and more particularly to adaptive canceller architectures for use in multiple carrier frequency reuse communication systems, such as satellite communication systems. In a conventional duplex communications system in whic... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention solves the foregoing and other problems with present interference cancellers in a highly effective and efficient manner. The invention operates on IF signals prior to demodulation to cancel interfering signals by downconverting the signals to digital baseband signals, ... | 20050128 | 20070605 | 20050721 | 96041.0 | 1 | BUI, BING Q | ADAPTIVE CANCELLER FOR FREQUENCY REUSE SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,045,826 | ACCEPTED | Vacuum venturi apparatus and method | A vacuum venture apparatus includes a plug with a first opening, a second opening and a third opening. The first opening is located in the plug so as to receive fluid from a source of fluid and the first opening has a single uniform diameter. The second opening in the plug is connected to the first opening and the seco... | 1. A vacuum venturi apparatus comprising: a) a plug with a first opening, a second opening and a third opening; b) the first opening located in said plug so as to receive fluid from a source of fluid said first opening having a single uniform diameter; c) the second opening in said plug connected to said first opening,... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a vacuum venturi apparatus and method. In particular, according to one embodiment, the invention relates to a vacuum venturi apparatus including a plug with a first opening, a second opening and a third opening. Multiple different diameters of these openings in a particu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As evidenced by the multiple patents obtained by the Applicant, the need for low flow water devices has not decreased over the years. In fact, the need has increased substantially. Applicant has been instrumental in creating low flow, high-pressure valves for many years. As alway... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The vacuum venturi apparatus and method of the present invention includes, according to one embodiment, a plug with a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening. The first opening is located in the plug so as to receive fluid from a source of fluid. The first opening has a... | 20050127 | 20080826 | 20060727 | 64422.0 | A47L516 | 1 | BUSHEY, CHARLES S | VACUUM VENTURI APPARATUS AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47L | 2,005 | |
11,045,857 | ACCEPTED | Tonneau cover end plate securing mechanism having a radial engaging surface | A tonneau cover apparatus for attaching a flexible cover about a cargo box of a vehicle, preferably a pickup truck. The apparatus preferably includes, a support frame removably attached about the perimeter of a cargo box of the vehicle, an elongated end plate attached to an end of the flexible cover and an end plate en... | 1. A tonneau cover apparatus for removable attachment about a perimeter of a cargo box and tailgate of a pickup truck, the tonneau cover apparatus comprising: a flexible cover; an end plate having a forward end; a support frame for attachment to the cargo box; the support frame having first and second side rails formin... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/930,680, filed Aug. 14, 2001, entitled TONNEAU COVER END PLATE SECURING MECHANISM HAVING A RADIAL ENGAGING SURFACE, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to Tonneau Covers, particularly Tonneau Covers including a flexible cover and an apparatus for attaching the flexible cover to a cargo box of a pick up truck; the apparatus includes a rear bar or end plate and end plate engagement members cooperating... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a tonneau cover apparatus for attaching and locking a flexible cover about a cargo box of a vehicle such as a pickup truck. The apparatus preferably includes a support frame, which is removably attached about the perimeter of the cargo box of the veh... | 20050128 | 20090106 | 20050623 | 66205.0 | 2 | BLANKENSHIP, GREGORY A | TONNEAU COVER HAVING SECURING PLATE WITH LOCK MEMBER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,045,877 | ACCEPTED | Adaptive MIMO architecture | An adaptive transmission scheme provides multiple levels of adaptation. At a first level, a selection is made between a limited feedback or open loop scheme and a rich feedback or closed loop scheme. At a second level of adaptation, a diversity mode is selected. Additional levels of adaptation could be employed. | 1. A method of transmitting signals between a base station and a mobile station in a wireless communication network, the method comprising: selecting a desired feedback mode to be one of a rich feedback mode and a limited feedback mode based on an expected performance at a mobile station; and configuring a base station... | This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Swedish application no. 04003703 which was filed on 13 Feb. 2004, and which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to multi-antenna transmission schemes for wireless communication networks and more particula... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to multi-antenna transmission schemes for wireless communication networks and more particularly, to an arrangement and a method for adapting between transmitter and receiver configurations responsive to channel conditions and other factors. In most c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an adaptive transmission scheme having at least two levels of adaptation. At the first level, the feedback mode is selected based on some quality metric that indicates receiver performance. For example, the metric may be one or more SINRs at the outp... | 20050128 | 20130820 | 20050818 | 58820.0 | 0 | D AGOSTA, STEPHEN M | ADAPTIVE MIMO ARCHITECTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,120 | ACCEPTED | Timing estimation in an OFDM receiver | A timing estimation system and methodology are provided. In particular, a first pilot is employed in conjunction with three acquisition stages. In the first stage, an attempt is made to observe the leading edge of the correlation curve associated with the first pilot symbol. In the second stage, a determination is made... | 1. A method of timing estimation, comprising: receiving a stream of input signals at least some being associated with a pilot symbol; generating correlation outputs forming a correlation curve from the signals and delayed copies thereof; detecting a potential leading edge of the correlation curve from correlation outpu... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/540,086 entitled “Improved Initial Timing Estimation in an OFDM Receiver,” filed on Jan. 28, 2004. This application is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 11/020,413 (Attorney Docket No. 040134) enti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>I. Field The following description relates generally to data communication and more particularly toward signal acquisition and synchronization. II. Background There is an increasing demand for high capacity and reliable communication systems. Today, data traffic originates primarily from mobile t... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects and embodiments disclosed hereinafter. This summary is not an extensive overview nor is it intended to identify key/critical elements. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts or principles in a... | 20050128 | 20070626 | 20050728 | 70649.0 | 0 | LUGO, DAVID B | TIMING ESTIMATION IN AN OFDM RECEIVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,126 | ACCEPTED | 2-(Pyridin-2-ylamino)-pyrido [2,3-D]pyrimidin-7-ones | The present invention provides substituted 2-aminopyridines useful in treating cell proliferative disorders. The novel compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (cdk4). | 1. A compound of the formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, or prodrug thereof, wherein: the dashed line represents an optional bond, X1, X2, and X3 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C8 alkoxy, C1-C8 alkoxyalkyl, CN, NO2, OR5, NR5R6, CO2R5, COR5, S(O)R5, CONR... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to substituted 2-amino pyridines that are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinase 4. The compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of inflammation, and cell proliferative diseases such as cancer and restenosis. BACKGROUND Cyclin-dependent kinases and rela... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Cyclin-dependent kinases and related serine/threonine protein kinases are important cellular enzymes that perform essential functions in regulating cell division and proliferation. The cyclin-dependent kinase catalytic units are activated by regulatory subunits known as cyclins. At least 16 mamma... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides compounds of the formula I: wherein: the dashed line represents an optional bond, X 1 , X 2 , and X 3 are in each instance independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl, C 1 -C 8 alkoxy, C 1 -C 8 alkoxyalkyl, CN, NO 2 , OR ... | 20050128 | 20070424 | 20050623 | 57618.0 | 20 | RAO, DEEPAK R | 2-(PYRIDIN-2-YLAMINO)-PYRIDO [2,3-D]PYRIMIDIN-7-ONES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,189 | ACCEPTED | Vibration damping during chemical mechanical polishing | A carrier head for chemical mechanical polishing is described. The carrier head includes a backing assembly, a housing and a damping material. The backing assembly includes a substrate support surface. The housing is connectable to a drive shaft to rotate with the drive shaft about a rotation axis. In one implementatio... | 1. A carrier head for chemical mechanical polishing, comprising: a backing assembly including a substrate support surface; a housing connectable to a drive shaft to rotate with the drive shaft about a rotation axis; and a damping material in a load path between the backing assembly and the housing to reduce transmissio... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application: (1) is a continuation-in-part application of and claims priority to pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/124,066, filed Apr. 16, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part application of and claims priority to pending U.S. application Ser. No. 09/975,196, filed on Oc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Integrated circuits are typically formed on substrates, particularly silicon wafers, by the sequential deposition of conductive, semiconductive or insulative layers. After a layer is deposited, a photoresist coating is applied on top of the layer. A photolithographic apparatus, which operates by ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, in one aspect, the invention features a carrier head for chemical mechanical polishing. The carrier head includes a backing assembly, a housing and a damping material. The backing assembly includes a substrate support surface. The housing is connectable to a drive shaft to rotate with th... | 20050128 | 20090303 | 20051103 | 57632.0 | 0 | ELEY, TIMOTHY V | VIBRATION DAMPING DURING CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,221 | ACCEPTED | Data cable for mechanically dynamic environments | A multi-pair cable including a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors, including first and second twisted pairs, each having a closing lay length (twist lay length measured after the twisted pairs are cabled together with a particular cable lay) of less than about 0.6 inches, the plurality of twisted pairs ... | 1. A multi-pair cable comprising: a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors each having a closing lay length that is less than about 0.6 inches, the plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors including a first twisted pair and a second twisted pair; and a separator disposed between the first twisted ... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to high-speed data communications cables comprising at least two twisted pairs of insulated conductors. More particularly, the invention relates to high-speed data communications cables that may be exposed to force, stress, rough handing and/or other di... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to high-speed data communications cables comprising at least two twisted pairs of insulated conductors. More particularly, the invention relates to high-speed data communications cables that may be exposed to force, stress, rough handing and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>According to various aspects and embodiments of the invention, there is provided a twisted pair cable that may be particularly suitable for use in mechanically dynamic environments. Such a cable may have one of various lay configurations that facilitate stability under force and stresse... | 20050128 | 20070424 | 20060803 | 69490.0 | H01B700 | 0 | MAYO III, WILLIAM H | DATA CABLE FOR MECHANICALLY DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01B | 2,005 | |
11,046,292 | ACCEPTED | High speed ethernet MAC and PHY apparatus with a filter based ethernet packet router with priority queuing and single or multiple transport stream interfaces | In one embodiment, an audio-visual content delivery system, such as a set-top box/personal video recorder system, is configured to interface with a local area network (LAN). A packet processing circuit comprised in the system may be configured to filter and route Ethernet packet data received from the LAN to specific p... | 1. A method for delivering data, the method comprising: receiving an Ethernet packet targeted to a central controller; filtering the Ethernet packet, wherein said filtering comprises identifying routing information corresponding to the Ethernet packet; routing according to the routing information at least a first porti... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of digital interface design and, more particularly, to communications interface design. 2. Description of the Related Art Within the past two decades personal computers (PC) have joined television sets, high fidelity ste... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of digital interface design and, more particularly, to communications interface design. 2. Description of the Related Art Within the past two decades personal computers (PC) have joined television sets, high ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one set of embodiments, an audio-visual content delivery system, such as a set-top box/personal video recorder system, is configured to interface with a local area network (LAN). A packet processing circuit comprised in the system may be configured to intercept, filter, and route... | 20050128 | 20121002 | 20060803 | 69378.0 | G06F15173 | 0 | WHIPPLE, BRIAN P | HIGH SPEED ETHERNET MAC AND PHY APPARATUS WITH A FILTER BASED ETHERNET PACKET ROUTER WITH PRIORITY QUEUING AND SINGLE OR MULTIPLE TRANSPORT STREAM INTERFACES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,046,328 | ACCEPTED | iMEM task index register architecture | A computing system that includes a number of processing elements, a memory and a multi-task controller is disclosed. The memory has an interface that includes a task page mechanism with an index register. A portion of the multi-task controller also has a task page register for accessing the memory via another interface... | 1. A computing system comprising: one or more processing elements, at least one processing element operative to interpret a first subset of operators and perform specified operations on data; a memory having a first interface for connecting to a host processor and a second interface, the memory being divided into a plu... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 60/540,671, filed Jan. 29, 2004 and titled “INTELLIGENT MEMORY DEVICE ARCHITECTURE,” which application is hereby incorporated by reference into the instant application. This application is rel... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to computer design and computer architecture and more specifically to a new class of multi-tasking, multi-processor systems. | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is a computing system that includes one or more processing elements, with at least one processing element operative to interpret a first subset of operators and perform specified operations on data, a memory an... | 20050127 | 20110104 | 20050804 | 91220.0 | 0 | KIM, KENNETH S | AN INTERFACE INCLUDING TASK PAGE MECHANISM WITH INDEX REGISTER BETWEEN HOST AND AN INTELLIGENT MEMORY INTERFACING MULTITASK CONTROLLER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,380 | ACCEPTED | Transistor arrray, manufacturing method thereof and image processor | An image processor by way of a transistor array in which a plurality of transistors are formed on a substrate comprising a plurality of polysilicon thin-film transistors using a first semiconductor layer composed of polysilicon formed on the substrate and functional devices having a plurality of amorphous silicon thin-... | 1. A transistor array provided with a plurality of transistors formed on a single insulating substrate comprising at least: a plurality of polysilicon thin-film transistors using a first semiconductor layer composed of polysilicon formed on the substrate; functional devices having a plurality of amorphous silicon thin-... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Applications No. 2004-020968, filed Jan. 29, 2004; No. 2004-035622, filed Feb. 12, 2004; and No. 2004-039371, filed Feb. 17, 2004, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a transistor array, the manufacturing method thereof and an image processor which uses the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to the element structure of a transistor array configuration comprising pol... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The transistor array comprising polysilicon thin-film transistors and amorphous silicon thin-film transistors of the present invention and an image processor using the transistor array have several advantages such as providing a sophisticated element structure with highly reliable o... | 20050128 | 20110329 | 20050811 | 85327.0 | 0 | GOODWIN, DAVID J | TRANSISTOR ARRRAY, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND IMAGE PROCESSOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,423 | ACCEPTED | Multipurpose storage device and method | A convertible device that converts between an activity mat and a storage container to capture and store numerous articles. Upon reclosing the activity mat, the articles are recaptured into the storage container. The device includes walls and a base, webbing connected between each adjacent wall pair, and a joint connect... | 1. A convertible device convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration, comprising: a plurality of wall portions each connected to a base portion; a webbing connected between each adjacent pair of said plurality of wall portions; and an elongated ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to storage devices and, more particularly, to convertible containers that be converted between a storage device and an activity mat. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Projects and activities involving multiple pieces are often difficult and time-consuming to clean up. T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Projects and activities involving multiple pieces are often difficult and time-consuming to clean up. This is especially true when there are hundreds of small pieces. Most often, the articles are stored in containers and then dumped out for use. When it is time to stop participat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of this invention is to provide a collapsible and transportable storage container that is convertible into an activity mat and convertible back into the storage container whereby the articles used on the activity surface are automatically captured as the sections of the ac... | 20050128 | 20091006 | 20060803 | 67971.0 | B65D612 | 1 | BRADEN, SHAWN M | MULTIPURPOSE STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,046,433 | ACCEPTED | Microprocessor performance mode control utilizing sensed temperature as an indication of microprocessor utilization | Methods and systems are disclosed for controlling microprocessor (CPU) performance modes utilizing sensed temperatures as an indication of CPU utilization. By recognizing that temperature can be used as an indication of CPU utilization, higher performance modes can be entered as temperature increases, and lower perform... | 1. A method for controlling microprocessor performance modes, comprising: sensing a temperature related to a microprocessor as an indication of microprocessor utilization; increasing a performance level for the microprocessor if the sensed temperature rises above a first threshold level; and decreasing a performance le... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to managing voltage and clock settings for microprocessors and, more particularly, to controlling performance modes for microprocessors. BACKGROUND As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to proces... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option available to users is information handling systems. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and/or communicates inf... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides systems and methods for controlling microprocessor (CPU) performance modes utilizing sensed temperatures as an indication of CPU utilization. By recognizing that temperature can be used as an indication of CPU utilization or software demand, higher per... | 20050128 | 20081209 | 20060803 | 80813.0 | G06F132 | 2 | BAE, JI H | MICROPROCESSOR PERFORMANCE MODE CONTROL UTILIZING SENSED TEMPERATURE AS AN INDICATION OF MICROPROCESSOR UTILIZATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,046,457 | ACCEPTED | Device for dispensing media | Disclosed are devices for dispensing media which include, inter alia, a dispenser body, a funnel-shaped cover and a mechanism for securing the cover in the closed position to facilitate the dispensing of media from the spout. The body of the dispenser has an elongated handle with proximal and distal ends and a scoop de... | 1. A device for dispensing media comprising: a) a body which includes an elongated handle having proximal and distal ends and a scoop depending from the distal end of the handle; b) a funnel-shaped cover attached to the body and including an upper spout and a lower base, the cover being adapted for movement between an ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/539,697 filed Jan. 28, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to dispensing devices, and mo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to dispensing devices, and more particularly, to a dispenser that includes a scoop and a funnel-shaped cover to facilitate the transferring of metered amounts of a substance (i.e., a fluid or a particulate) to a container ha... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present disclosure is directed to devices for dispensing media which include, inter alia, a dispenser body, a funnel-shaped cover and a mechanism for securing the cover in the closed position to facilitate the dispensing of media from the spout. The body of the dispenser has an ... | 20050128 | 20081028 | 20050811 | 99781.0 | 4 | NICOLAS, FREDERICK C | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MEDIA | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,486 | ACCEPTED | Hybrid maize 33F36 | According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 33F36, produced by crossing an inbred maize line with a Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize line. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 33F36, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, an... | 1. A seed of hybrid maize variety designated 33F36, representative seed of said variety having been deposited under ATCC Accession Number PTA-5760. 2. A maize plant, or a part thereof, produced by growing the seed of claim 1. 3. Pollen of the plant of claim 2. 4. An ovule or ovules of the plant of claim 2. 5. A maize p... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of and priority to provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 60/540,833 filed Jan. 30, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to the field of mai... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Plant Breeding The goal of plant breeding is to combine in a single variety or hybrid various desirable traits. For field crops, these traits may include resistance to diseases and insects, tolerance to heat and drought, reducing the time to crop maturity, greater yield, and bett... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, and its parts designated as 33F36, produced by an inbred maize line with a Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize line GE02736406. This line, deposited with the American Type Culture Collection... | 20050128 | 20060509 | 20050901 | 84313.0 | 0 | KRUSE, DAVID H | HYBRID MAIZE 33F36 | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,617 | ACCEPTED | Phase-changed heat dissipating device and method for manufacturing it | A phase-changed heat dissipating device includes a hollow tube and a driving member connected to the tube. The tube has a vaporizing portion and a condensing portion and contains working fluid therein. The driving member includes a plurality of shrinkable chambers serially connected together to drive the working fluid ... | 1. A phase-changed heat dissipating device for dissipating heat from a heat-generating component, comprising: a hollow tube comprising a vaporizing portion and a condensing portion; working fluid; and a driving member comprising a plurality of chambers serially connected together; wherein the driving member is connecte... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a phase-changed heat dissipating device and method for manufacturing it, and more particularly to a phase-changed heat dissipating device with an excellent circulation of working liquid to improve heat dissipation efficiency of the d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a phase-changed heat dissipating device and method for manufacturing it, and more particularly to a phase-changed heat dissipating device with an excellent circulation of working liquid to improve heat dissipation efficie... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a phase-changed heat dissipating device which has improved heat dissipation efficiency. Another object of the present invention is to provide a phase-changed heat dissipating device having low manufacturing cost. Another ... | 20050128 | 20060905 | 20050922 | 64172.0 | 0 | WALBERG, TERESA J | PHASE-CHANGE HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,639 | ACCEPTED | Table querying | The subject invention relates to a system and/or methodology that facilitate converting structured data (e.g., tabular information) into natural language, thus making it available to question answering systems and search engines. More specifically, the system and method employ the vast quantities of natural language on... | 1. A system that facilitates responding to queries comprising: a component that receives a set of structured data; and a conversion component that converts the structured data to a searchable format. 2. The system of claim 1, the structured data is non-sentence based. 3. The system of claim 2, the searchable format is ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The subject invention relates generally to searching for information and in particular to searching data maintained in a tabular or other structured form indirectly by associating such data with related data in a searchable language form. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The amount of available information o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The amount of available information or data maintained such as on the World Wide Web (“Web”) is vast and almost limitless. However, not all of the information may be easily accessed by a user. For example, current search engines or question answering systems are unable to take ad... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate ... | 20050128 | 20100907 | 20060803 | 71650.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | LY, CHEYNE D | TABLE QUERYING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,046,700 | ACCEPTED | Communication system and its method and communication apparatus and its method | This invention relates to a communication system including a first apparatus having a first storage medium, and a second apparatus for transmitting data to the first apparatus, the second apparatus comprising: a second storage medium for storing management information of data to be transferred to the first storage medi... | 1-25. (canceled) 26. A communication method to transfer to a first apparatus from a second apparatus, comprising the steps of: judging whether said first apparatus and said second apparatus are connected; comparing an identifier of said first apparatus with an identifier stored in said second apparatus after said first... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an information communication system and its method as well as an information communication apparatus and its method, which are used for transmitting a plurality of pieces of data from equipment for storing data to other equipment. As a conventional apparatus,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an information communication system and its method as well as an information communication apparatus and its method, which are used for transmitting a plurality of pieces of data from equipment for storing data to other equipment. As a conventiona... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is thus an object of the present invention to provide an information communication system and its method as well as an information communication apparatus and its method that are capable of transferring musical data from an audio server to a portable audio-data playback apparatus... | 20050131 | 20091110 | 20050630 | 92677.0 | 18 | KAPLAN, BENJAMIN A | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND ITS METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,747 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for compressing body tissue | A system and method for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment for the system of the present invention, the system includes an endoscopic device that has an endoscope cap disposed on a distal end of the endoscopic device. A surgical ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A device for endoscopically deploying an hemostatic multi legged clip adapted to compress tissue, comprising: a ring portion adapted to fit on a distal end of an endoscope; a plurality of legs attached to the ring portion, each of the legs being movable between an open position and a closed positio... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/443,219 filed Nov. 18, 1999. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for compressing body tissue to prevent hemorrhaging at a surgical s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for compressing body tissue to prevent hemorrhaging at a surgical site within a patient's body. More specifically, the invention provides a clip and a system for delivering the clip to th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system and method for delivering a surgical clip to a surgical site within a patient's body to compress body tissue is provided. In one embodiment for the system of the present invention, the system includes an endoscopic device that has an endoscope cap disposed on the distal end... | 20050201 | 20111025 | 20050901 | 66184.0 | 0 | OU, JING RUI | APPARATUS FOR COMPRESSING BODY TISSUE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,769 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor integrated circuit device, memory module, storage device and the method for repairing semiconductor integrated circuit device | To improve the efficiency for repairing a defect of an LSI, a semiconductor integrated circuit device is provided which includes a central processing unit, an electrically reprogrammable nonvolatile memory and a volatile memory, sharing a data bus, which utilizes stored information of the nonvolatile memory to repair a... | 1. A semiconductor integrated circuit device on a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor integrated circuit device comprising: a dynamic type random access memory having: word lines; data lines; memory cells which store data which needs to be periodically refreshed, each memory cell including: a capacitance and a s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit device in which a volatile memory, such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or a SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), and an electrically rewritable or reprogrammable nonvolatile memory, such as a flash memory, are packa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a semiconductor integrated circuit device in which a volatile memory, such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or a SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), and an electrically rewritable or reprogrammable nonvolatile memory, such as a flash memor... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Our preceding patent application has proposed the use of storage elements of one flash memory for repairing a defect or to effect trimming within a closed range of the flash memory. In view of the large-scale integration represented by a system on-chip, we have investigated the effi... | 20050201 | 20051122 | 20050728 | 99380.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, HIEN N | SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE, MEMORY MODULE, STORAGE DEVICE AND THE METHOD FOR REPAIRING SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,773 | ACCEPTED | Closure cap and a receptacle fitted with such a cap | A closure cap may include a base portion and a lid. The base portion may include a dispenser orifice. The lid may include a sealing stud arranged to be engaged in the dispenser orifice when the lid is closed. The sealing stud may comprise at least one portion in relief arranged to snap-fasten in the base portion. The s... | 1. A closure cap, comprising: a base portion comprising a dispenser orifice; and a lid comprising a sealing stud configured to be engaged in the dispenser orifice when the lid is closed, the sealing stud comprising: at least one portion in relief configured to snap-fasten in the base portion; and an elastically deforma... | This non-provisional application claims the benefit of French Application No. 04 50219 filed on Feb. 6, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/551,810 filed on Mar. 11, 2004, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND The present invention relates to improving closure caps. S... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to improving closure caps. Some substances, in particular cosmetics, are made available in receptacles fitted with closure caps comprising a base portion fixed by snap-fastening on a neck of the receptacle, and a lid hinged onto the base portion. Said base portion in... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Such a sealing stud is subjected to wear as a result of the lid being opened and closed many times, such that the bumps are no longer capable of fulfilling their function in a satisfactory manner as the receptacle reaches the end of its lifetime. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provid... | 20050201 | 20100518 | 20050811 | 75216.0 | 0 | HYLTON, ROBIN ANNETTE | CLOSURE CAP WITH A SEALING STUD HAVING INCREASED DEFORMABILITY AND A RECEPTACLE FITTED WITH SUCH A CAP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,806 | ACCEPTED | Development device | A development device includes developer accommodation vessels in which developers having magnetism are accommodated, development units for developing electrostatic images on an image bearing member with the developers, developer replenishment paths for communicating the developer accommodation vessels with the developm... | 1. A development device comprising: a developer accommodation vessel in which developers having magnetism are accommodated; a development unit for developing electrostatic images on an image bearing member with the developers; a developer replenishment path for establishing communication between the developer accommoda... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a development device used in image forming apparatuses such as a copy machine, a printer, a facsimile, and the like that form an image by an electrophotographic system. 2. Related Background Art Heretofore, in image forming apparatus... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a development device used in image forming apparatuses such as a copy machine, a printer, a facsimile, and the like that form an image by an electrophotographic system. 2. Related Background Art Heretofore, in image formi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to stably replenish toner to development units by preventing excessive replenishment of toner to the development units and back flow of toner to developer accommodation vessels even if the development units are moved. A preferable d... | 20050201 | 20070123 | 20050811 | 63227.0 | 0 | LEE, SUSAN SHUK YIN | DEVELOPMENT DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,046,880 | ACCEPTED | Lighting device and lighting system | First resistors (R1, R2) for setting a forward current value are connected in series to light-emitting diodes (LED 1, LED 2) respectively to constitute first serial circuits (112, 113), which are connected to an input terminal (111). Second serial circuits (115, 116) are connected in parallel to the first serial circui... | 1. A lighting device that allows a plurality of serially-connected light sources to light up, comprising: current setting sections that are connected in series to the light sources respectively to constitute serial circuits and set a forward current value flowing through the light sources; and shunt sections that are c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighting device and a lighting system that allows a plurality of light sources to light up at different luminance levels from each other. 2. Description of Related Art A plurality of button switches for operation setup have been pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighting device and a lighting system that allows a plurality of light sources to light up at different luminance levels from each other. 2. Description of Related Art A plurality of button switches for operation setup ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting device and a lighting system capable of easily setting lighting condition with a simple configuration. According to the present invention, a lighting device that allows a plurality of serially-connected light sources to lig... | 20050201 | 20070102 | 20050804 | 63407.0 | 0 | CABUCOS, MARIE G | LIGHTING DEVICE AND LIGHTING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,077 | ACCEPTED | Control system for thermal module vehicle | A climate control device includes a first and a second thermal module. The first module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a first portion of a seat. The second module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a second portion of the seat. A control system is provided for controlling the clim... | 1. A device for thermally conditioning and moving a fluid, comprising: a thermoelectric device to convert electrical energy into thermal energy producing a temperature change in response to an electrical current being applied thereto, a fluid transfer device to produce a fluid flow that is in thermal communication with... | PRIORITY INFORMATION This application claims the priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of Provisional Application 60/637,725, filed Dec. 20, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to climate control. More specifically, this invention relates to climate control of a seat. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to climate control. More specifically, this invention relates to climate control of a seat. 2. Description of the Related Art Temperature modified air for environmental control of living or working space is typically provided to re... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention involves a device for thermally conditioning and moving a fluid. The device includes a thermoelectric device to convert electrical energy into thermal energy producing a temperature change in response to an electrical current being ap... | 20050131 | 20090915 | 20060622 | 98435.0 | F25B2102 | 2 | JONES, MELVIN | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THERMAL MODULE IN VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F25B | 2,005 | |
11,047,127 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for testing weld integrity | An apparatus and method for testing weld integrity is disclosed which is portable, self-contained, adaptable for field use in most locations, and can verify the integrity of attachment welds. The testing apparatus includes a cylinder or cylinders, attachable to the desired object to be tested on one end and to a cross ... | 1. An apparatus for testing the weld strength and integrity of at least one weld when desired comprising: a framework including at least two pieces; at least one fluid containing cylinder, mounted with the framework, for moving a piston therein inwardly and outwardly as fluid is moved out of or into the cylinder, respe... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of prior application Ser. No. 10/365,105, filed Feb. 12, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present apparatus relates, generally, to non-destructive testing of weld integrity and strength in the attachment weld of pad eyes and other liftin... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present apparatus relates, generally, to non-destructive testing of weld integrity and strength in the attachment weld of pad eyes and other lifting lugs. | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING <EOH>For a further understanding of the nature of the present device, reference should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are given the same or analogous reference numbers ... | 20050131 | 20071023 | 20050922 | 64118.0 | 1 | NOORI, MASOUD H | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING WELD INTEGRITY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,326 | ACCEPTED | BARBEQUE GRILL ASSEMBLY WITH DETACHABLE LEG UNITS | A barbeque grill assembly includes a base unit, a barbeque grill mounted on top of the base unit, and a pair of leg units. The base unit includes a pair of leg coupling seats provided respectively on opposite lateral sides of a base plate. Each leg unit includes a pair of leg members connected by a foldable stretcher. ... | 1. (canceled) 2. A barbeque grill assembly comprising: a base unit including a base plate having a top side, defining a central reference plane that is transverse to said top side and that extends in a first direction, and further having a pair of lateral sides opposite to each other in the first direction, and a pair ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a barbeque grill assembly, more particularly to a barbeque grill assembly with detachable leg units. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional barbeque grill assembly generally includes a grill device, and a stand for supporting the g... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a barbeque grill assembly, more particularly to a barbeque grill assembly with detachable leg units. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional barbeque grill assembly generally includes a grill device, and a stand for supp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide a barbeque grill assembly with leg units that are foldable and that can be easily attached and detached from a base unit. Accordingly, the barbeque grill assembly of the present invention comprises a base unit, a barbeque grill, and ... | 20050131 | 20060808 | 20060803 | 66528.0 | F24B300 | 0 | EARLY, MICHAEL JACOBY | BARBEQUE GRILL ASSEMBLY WITH DETACHABLE LEG UNITS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F24B | 2,005 | |
11,047,465 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for interactive mapping to provide goal-oriented instructions | Provided is a computer system and methods for directing mobile peer devices. A method includes receiving an itinerary identifying one or more goals for the peer devices; receiving a priority associated with the itinerary, the priority identifying at least one goal of the one or more goals, the priority listing the at l... | 1. A method for directing at least two peer devices, the method comprising: receiving an itinerary identifying one or more goals for the at least two peer devices; receiving a priority associated with the itinerary, the priority identifying at least one goal of the one or more goals, the priority listing the at least o... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present application relates generally to maps. SUMMARY In one aspect, a method includes but is not limited to receiving an itinerary identifying one or more goals for the at least two peer devices; receiving a priority associated with the itinerary, the priority identifying at least one goal of the ... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present application relates generally to maps. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, a method includes but is not limited to receiving an itinerary identifying one or more goals for the at least two peer devices; receiving a priority associated with the itinerary, the priority identifying at least one goal of the one or more goals, the priority listing the at least on... | 20050131 | 20100601 | 20060803 | 57238.0 | H04J314 | 1 | DECKER, CASSANDRA L | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE MAPPING TO PROVIDE GOAL-ORIENTED INSTRUCTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,047,665 | ACCEPTED | Adaptive omni-modal radio apparatus and methods | The present invention provides, among other things, a multi-modal device for facilitating wireless communication over any one of a plurality of wireless communication networks operating pursuant to differing transmission protocols and/or over differing radio frequencies. | 1-23. (canceled) 24. A multi-modal device for facilitating wireless communication over any one of a plurality of wireless communication networks operating pursuant to differing transmission protocols and/or over differing radio frequencies, comprising: a frequency agile radio transceiver adapted to operate at a radio f... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to frequency and protocol agile, wireless communication devices and systems adapted to enable voice and/or data transmission to occur using a variety of different radio frequencies, transmission protocols and radio infrastructures. Many communication industry... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to frequency and protocol agile, wireless communication devices and systems adapted to enable voice and/or data transmission to occur using a variety of different radio frequencies, transmission protocols and radio infrastructures. Many communicat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A fundamental objective of the subject invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art by providing a truly omni-modal wireless product and method which is adaptive to the selectively variable desires of the end user. Another more specific object of the subject invention ... | 20050202 | 20080610 | 20050721 | 96334.0 | 20 | TRINH, SONNY | ADAPTIVE OMNI-MODAL RADIO APPARATUS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,748 | ACCEPTED | One way bullet-resistant transparent panel meeting NIJ level III standards and armor piercing bullet-resistant transparent panel | Transparent panels having unidirectional bullet-resisting characteristics contain at least one sheet of glass, several intermediate sheets formed of an acrylic resin or further glass sheets, and an inner sheet formed of a polycarbonate resin. A transparent adhesive bonds the sheets to each other to form the panel. The ... | 1. A panel effective for blocking penetration of a bullet, the panel comprising: an outer sheet formed of glass; an acrylic resin layer having a thickness of about 25 to about 35 mm; an inner sheet formed of a polycarbonate resin; and an adhesive bonding said outer sheet, said acrylic resin layer, and said inner sheet ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/854,130 filed May 25, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/745,196 filed Dec. 23, 2003, now abandoned. The entire disclosures of these applications are herewith incorporate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to bullet-resistant transparent panels and more specifically to unidirectional bullet-resistant transparent panels meeting National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard Level III and to transparent panels that resist armor pie... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a one way bullet-resistant transparent panel meeting NIJ level III standards and an armor piercing bullet-resistant transparent panel which for products of this type is comparatively light, thin, bullet-resistant, and provides unidirectional characteristics... | 20050201 | 20080115 | 20051027 | 93731.0 | 1 | FERGUSON, LAWRENCE D | ONE WAY BULLET-RESISTANT TRANSPARENT PANEL | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,796 | ACCEPTED | Speed-locked loop to provide speed information based on die operating conditions | A speed-locked loop (SLL) circuit to automatically determine overall chip speed, which is a function of the combination of supply voltage, temperature, and processing parameters, and to output the speed information in digital form to speed-compensating circuits in order to significantly reduce their sensitivity to oper... | 1-4. (canceled) 5. A die having an operating condition, the die comprising: an output bus; a speed-locked loop to provide on the output bus a value indicative of the operating condition and to provide a ready signal indicative of whether the speed-locked loop has attained lock; and a speed-compensating circuit responsi... | FIELD The present invention relates to circuits, and more particularly, to a control circuit for compensating other circuits to meet performance specifications over a range of operating conditions. BACKGROUND Designing circuits to meet stringent performance specifications over a wide range of operating conditions gener... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Designing circuits to meet stringent performance specifications over a wide range of operating conditions generally requires using precision references. By coupling circuit operation to a highly stable, precision reference, the influence of even large variations in supply voltage, temperature, an... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a high-level abstraction of a speed-locked loop circuit and a speed-compensating driver integrated on a die according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a speed-locked loop circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a ... | 20050131 | 20061017 | 20050630 | 98712.0 | 0 | TRA, ANH QUAN | SPEED-LOCKED LOOP TO PROVIDE SPEED INFORMATION BASED ON DIE OPERATING CONDITIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,801 | ACCEPTED | MR sensor and thin film media having alloyed Ru antiparallel spacer layer for enhanced antiparallel exchange coupling | A magnetic head having a free layer and an antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure spaced apart from the free layer. The AP pinned layer structure includes at least two pinned layers having magnetic moments that are self-pinned antiparallel to each other, the pinned layers being separated by an AP coupling layer const... | 1. A magnetic storage system, comprising: magnetic media, comprising a ferromagnetic recording layer; a second layer anti-ferromagnetically coupled to the recording layer; and an AP coupling layer positioned between the recording layer and the second layer; wherein the AP coupling layer is constructed of a Ru alloy com... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 10/602,507 and 10/602,504, each of which is herein incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to magnetic heads and media, and more particularly, this invention relates to use of Ru alloys to enhan... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The heart of a computer is a magnetic disk drive which includes a rotating magnetic disk, a slider that has read and write heads (also called writers and sensors), a suspension arm above the rotating disk and an actuator arm that swings the suspension arm to place the read and wr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the drawbacks and limitations described above by providing a magnetic head having a free layer and an antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure spaced apart from the free layer. The AP pinned layer structure includes at least two pinned layers having m... | 20050131 | 20080603 | 20060803 | 78488.0 | G11B533 | 0 | CHEN, TIANJIE | MR SENSOR AND THIN FILM MEDIA HAVING ALLOYED RU ANTIPARALLEL SPACER LAYER FOR ENHANCED ANTIPARALLEL EXCHANGE COUPLING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11B | 2,005 | |
11,047,896 | ACCEPTED | Liquid level maintaining device | The present invention pertains to a plant watering system that is particularly suited for a plant container with a reservoir of water below the plant. The watering system uses a pilot controlled sequence valve to maintain the water level of the reservoir. The sequence valve includes a diaphragm that is pneumatically co... | 1. A liquid level maintaining device for monitoring the surface level of a body of liquid held by a reservoir and controllably supplying make-up liquid from a liquid source to maintain the surface level of the body of liquid at a set level in the reservoir, said liquid level maintaining device comprising: a flow path b... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of the co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/807,763 filed on Mar. 24, 2004 and entitled “LIQUID LEVEL MAINTAINING DEVICE”. The U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/807,763 filed on Mar. 24, 2004, and entitled “LIQUID LEVEL MAINTAINING ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Vessels for holding liquid come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and serve a variety of purposes, such as swimming pools, fuel tanks, water troughs, plant reservoirs, etc. These containers share a common problem. Maintaining the held liquid at a desired level or within a desired... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention pertains to a liquid level maintaining device that is particularly suited as a watering system for a plant container with a water reservoir. The device uses a pilot controlled sequence valve to maintain the liquid level in the reservoir. The sequence ... | 20050201 | 20060613 | 20050929 | 94629.0 | 0 | DOUGLAS, STEVEN O | LIQUID LEVEL MAINTAINING DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,915 | ACCEPTED | Product securement and management system | A system for managing and securing product and deterring theft in a retail setting includes a system that resides either on a standard retailer shelf or may be a stand-alone system. In an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of shelves and product dividers positioned between the shelves and extending from the fr... | 1. A product management and securement system for deterring theft of items from a merchandise display comprising: a plurality of shelves, including at least a first and second shelf, a plurality of vertical walls mounted to the shelves, at least some of the vertical walls located between the first and second shelf, and... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This Non-Provisional Application claims benefit to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/541,804 filed Feb. 3, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to shelf assemblies for use in merchandising product and more particularly to shelf assemblies that imp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is known that retail and wholesale stores, such as drug stores, grocery stores, discount stores, toy stores, and the like require and use a large amount of shelving both to store product and to display the product to consumers. In displaying product to consumers to promote and... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the above-mentioned problems by addressing the securement and management of product in a retail setting. As will become evident below, the invention has the ability to inhibit “sweeping” of product by a thief and to limit the taking of large amo... | 20050201 | 20100216 | 20050728 | 73203.0 | 7 | NOVOSAD, JENNIFER ELEANORE | PRODUCT SECUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,047,919 | ACCEPTED | Export to excel | The method may include generating a plurality of reports where the plurality of reports comprise data from a database, generating at least one report document from the plurality of reports, the at least one report document comprising a plurality of rows, the at least one report document further comprising at least one ... | 1. A method for creating an extensible markup language document, comprising: generating a plurality of reports where the plurality of reports comprise data from a database; generating at least one report document from the plurality of reports, the at least one report document comprising a plurality of rows, the at leas... | BACKGROUND Exporting reports generated by an application to one or more alternate formats has long been a goal of business. Computers generally aid such a process of exporting the report by allocating memory involved in the process of converting the report from one format type to another format type. As a result, compu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Exporting reports generated by an application to one or more alternate formats has long been a goal of business. Computers generally aid such a process of exporting the report by allocating memory involved in the process of converting the report from one format type to another format type. As a r... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method and apparatus for creating an extensible markup language document is disclosed. The method may include generating a plurality of reports where the plurality of reports include data from a database, generating at least one report document from the plurality of reports, the at least one repor... | 20050201 | 20090901 | 20060803 | 71280.0 | G06F1721 | 0 | QUELER, ADAM M | EXPORT TO EXCEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,048,132 | ACCEPTED | Auto sensing home base station for mobile telephone with remote answering capabilities | The present invention discloses in one embodiment a mobile telephone capable of communicating with a home base station through radio signals. The mobile telephone registers with a home base station before beginning to communicate with the home base station. The home base station is capable of sensing the presence of th... | 1. A system for providing communication services through a mobile telecommunications network, the system comprising: at least one mobile telephone in communication with the mobile telecommunications network; a home base station having a mobile telephone interface unit for communication with mobile telephones and a mobi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to telephonic communications and more particularly relates to wireless communications via a home base station. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mobile and satellite telephones have gained popularity in recent years in all walks of life. Mobile telephones are not only ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mobile and satellite telephones have gained popularity in recent years in all walks of life. Mobile telephones are not only popular with executives in busy metropolitan areas, but are also popular in sparsely populated areas where the cost, per user, of laying down the infrastruc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention allows individuals who do not have direct access to a PSTN to communicate and receive communication at their homes, offices, or other locations in a convenient manner through use of their mobile telephones. More particularly, a preferred embodiment of the prese... | 20050201 | 20070522 | 20050616 | 76816.0 | 0 | WASHINGTON, ERIKA ALISE | AUTO SENSING HOME BASE STATION FOR MOBILE TELEPHONE WITH REMOTE ANSWERING CAPABILITIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,138 | ACCEPTED | Inkjet receptive and laser printable coating for holographic and metallic media | One embodiment of an optical medium includes a substrate having a paper layer, an image deposited or otherwise disposed at the paper layer, a primer layer deposited or otherwise disposed at the image layer, and a receptive coating deposited or otherwise disposed at the primer layer of the substrate. One embodiment of a... | 1. An optical medium having a substrate defined by a paper layer, an image layer disposed on said paper layer, and a primer layer disposed on said image layer, said optical medium comprising: a receptive coating disposed on said primer layer of said substrate. 2. The optical medium of claim 1, wherein said receptive co... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/439,093, filed on May 15, 2003, entitled “INKJET RECEPTIVE AND LASER PRINTABLE COATING FOR HOLOGRAPHIC AND METALLIC MEDIA”, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure rel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Paper has either a matted or a high gloss surface finish depending on the quality of print desired. In either case, adhesion and dry time of an applied ink from an inkjet printing device are functions of the porosity of the paper and the surface coating. In substrates having matt... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of optically clear mediums having receptive coatings for holographic film, metal foil, and paper substrates. One embodiment of an optical medium defined by a substrate having a paper layer, an image layer (for example a holographic film or ... | 20050201 | 20061226 | 20050616 | 93731.0 | 0 | FERGUSON, LAWRENCE D | INKJET RECEPTIVE AND LASER PRINTABLE COATING FOR HOLOGRAPHIC AND METALLIC MEDIA | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,209 | ACCEPTED | Authentication system for identification documents | An apparatus that authenticates the contents of identification documents provided by different issuers having machine-readable and/or human readable information is disclosed. The contents of the identification documents are verified without encountering any human error. The verified contents of the identification docum... | 1. Apparatus comprising: an information reader at a first location for reading information from a driver license issued by an issuing jurisdiction, said information having a predetermined format corresponding to said jurisdiction; and first circuitry at said first location for receiving the information read from the dr... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/077,641, filed on Feb. 5, 2002, now pending, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/236,531 filed on Jan. 25, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,463,416 B1, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/680,45... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to an identification system for documents. More particularly, the present invention relates to a programmable apparatus for authenticating drivers' licenses used for identification purposes. Specifically, the present invention relates to a ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an authentication system that verifies the contents of documents, such as driver licenses. The authentication system comprises a programmable apparatus that verifies the contents of the document embodying both human recognizable information and m... | 20050201 | 20090113 | 20050616 | 99434.0 | 2 | ELISCA, PIERRE E | AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,295 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device | A semiconductor device includes a P diffusion region formed in the surface of an N− epitaxial layer apart from other P diffusion regions; an N+ diffusion region formed in the surface of the P diffusion region so as to be surrounded by the P diffusion region; a second collector electrode provided on the N+ diffusion reg... | 1. A semiconductor device comprising: a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type; a semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type formed on one main surface of said semiconductor substrate; a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type formed in a surface of said semiconductor layer and co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device such as an integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and an integrated circuit (IC) with a built-in IGBT. 2. Description of the Background Art Generally, the equivalent circuit of a collector-shorted IGBT is st... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device such as an integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and an integrated circuit (IC) with a built-in IGBT. 2. Description of the Background Art Generally, the equivalent circuit of a collector-shorte... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor device which can simultaneously improve the operation and the reverse conducting capability of an IGBT. According to the present invention, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate of a first con... | 20050202 | 20100525 | 20060302 | 79789.0 | H01L2943 | 0 | FAUZ, COLLEEN ANN | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,048,348 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for network bandwidth conservation | Methods and apparatus for conserving bandwidth within a network based on two or more different service levels. In an exemplary embodiment, programming that is simulcast on two or more program channels is mapped to one physical channel during periods when the programming is scheduled at only one service level (e.g., sta... | 1. A method of operating a network carrying information to a plurality of users at a first service level, comprising: scheduling said information at said first service level onto first and second user channels of said network simultaneously, at least said first user channel having a first physical channel associated th... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates generally to the field of network bandwidth utilization, and specifically in one aspect to conserving available bandwidth on the network to support video services (such as high definition or HD video) over a content-based network such as a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates generally to the field of network bandwidth utilization, and specifically in one aspect to conserving available bandwidth on the network to support video services (such as high definition or HD video) over a content-based networ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention satisfies the foregoing needs by providing improved apparatus and methods for network bandwidth conservation and optimization, such as may be used in a cable or satellite network. In a first aspect of the invention, an improved method of operating a network car... | 20050201 | 20090728 | 20060803 | 60337.0 | H04N7173 | 0 | SAM, PHIRIN | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK BANDWIDTH CONSERVATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,048,415 | ACCEPTED | Power supply for electric arc welding | A power supply connectable to a source of AC line voltage for AC electric arc welding by an AC arc current across a welding gap between an electrode and a workpiece, the power supply comprises a high capacity transformer that converts said line voltage to an AC output voltage, and a rectifier that converts the AC outpu... | 1-67. (canceled) 68. A power supply connectable to an AC line voltage source for AC electric arc welding by an AC arc current across a gap between an electrode and a workpiece, said power supply comprising a device for converting said AC output voltage to a DC voltage between a positive terminal and a common terminal a... | The present invention relates to the art of electric arc welding and more particularly to a power supply for electric arc welding with an AC arc current. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The power supply constructed in accordance with the present invention is used to create a positive and negative current pulses having high ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>In the manufacture of pipe that has a welded seam, it is common to use multiple AC welding arcs at extremely high current levels, such as over 1,000-2,000 amperes. The less expensive power supply to create such ultra high welding currents is a transformer based welder having a sinuso... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a wiring diagram illustrating the preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1A is a logic diagram showing a portion of the control circuit used in FIG. 1 ; FIG. 2 is a partial wiring diagram of a modification in the bidirectional free wheeling circuit of the... | 20050201 | 20060613 | 20050616 | 68571.0 | 1 | SHAW, CLIFFORD C | POWER SUPPLY FOR ELECTRIC ARC WELDING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,465 | ACCEPTED | Compositions and methods for improving fracture conductivity in a subterranean well | The invention relates to enhancing the conductivity of fractures in a subterranean formation so as to enhance fluid flow therethrough. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method comprising: providing a proppant matrix composition, the proppant matrix composition comprising at least a plurality of proppa... | 1. A method comprising: providing a proppant matrix composition, the proppant matrix composition comprising at least a plurality of proppant particulates and at least a plurality of composite particles, the composite particles comprising a degradable material and a filler material; introducing the proppant matrix compo... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This Application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/608,291, entitled “Compositions and Methods for Improving Proppant Pack Permeability in a Subterranean Well,” filed on Jun. 27, 2003. BACKGROUND The present invention relates to enhancing fluid flow from su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to enhancing fluid flow from subterranean formations, and more particularly, to enhancing the conductivity of fractures in a subterranean formation so as to enhance fluid flow therethrough. Hydraulic fracturing is a technique for stimulating the production of desirab... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention relates to enhancing fluid flow from subterranean formations, and more particularly, to enhancing the conductivity of fractures in a subterranean formation so as to enhance fluid flow therethrough. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method comprising: providing... | 20050201 | 20070612 | 20050616 | 71879.0 | 0 | SUCHFIELD, GEORGE A | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING FRACTURE CONDUCTIVITY IN A SUBTERRANEAN WELL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,483 | ACCEPTED | Medical instrument for electrosurgery | A medical instrument for electrosurgery comprises a tubular shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, at least one jaw part arranged at the distal end of the shaft and movable relative to the tubular shaft about a pivot axis, at least one electrode arranged at the at least one jaw part, and at least one current sup... | 1. A medical instrument for electrosurgery, comprising: a tubular shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, at least one jaw part arranged at said distal end of said shaft and movable relative to said tubular shaft about a pivot axis, at least one electrode arranged at said at least one jaw part, and at least one c... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority of German utility application no. 20 2004 0101 780.5 filed on Jul. 2, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a medical instrument for electrosurgery. Such an instrument is used, for example, for performing endoscopically ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to a medical instrument for electrosurgery. Such an instrument is used, for example, for performing endoscopically assisted interventions in the human or animal body in the context of minimally invasive surgery. With an electrosurgical medical instrument of ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the invention to develop a medical instrument of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that the lifetime of the instrument is increased. According to an aspect of the invention, a medical instrument for electrosurgery is provided, comprising a t... | 20050201 | 20090630 | 20060105 | 89144.0 | A61B1818 | 0 | PEFFLEY, MICHAEL F | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT FOR ELECTROSURGERY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,048,588 | ACCEPTED | Read and/or write detection system for an asynchronous memory array | This invention provides an asynchronous electronic circuit that has an asynchronous memory circuit where the memory cells are arranged in columns and rows. The asynchronous circuit includes a read completion detection circuit and a write completion detection circuit that determines an end of the read cycle or the write... | 1. An asynchronous electronic circuit comprising: a memory array having memory cells to store data, the memory cells arranged in a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows; a read completion detection circuit that determines an end of a read cycle where data from the memory cells in the memory array is read and sen... | COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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 facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field This invention relates to asynchronous electronic circuits, in particular, to asynchronous electronic circuits with memory arrays. 2. Background Information An asynchronous circuit operates to define a particular state defined in terms of the input values to the circuit and in ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>This invention provides an asynchronous electronic circuit having an asynchronous memory circuit that includes memory cells arranged in columns and rows. The asynchronous circuit may include a read completion detection circuit and a write completion detection circuit that determines an end of ... | 20050201 | 20080415 | 20060803 | 91018.0 | G11C800 | 0 | HOANG, HUAN | READ AND/OR WRITE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR AN ASYNCHRONOUS MEMORY ARRAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,048,605 | ACCEPTED | Target identification and location system and a method thereof | A system and method of identifying and locating one or more targets includes capturing one or more frames and recording position data for each of the frames. Each of the frames comprises a plurality of at least three different types of infrared image data. Each of the targets is identified and a location is provided ba... | 1. A target identification and location system comprising: at least three different infrared imaging sensors; a positioning system; and an image data processing system that identifies and provides a location of one or more targets based on image data from the at least three different infrared cameras and positioning da... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/541,189 filed Feb. 2, 2004 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. This invention was developed with government funding from NASA under grant no. 30324 awarded on Sep. 10, 2002. The U.S. Government may have certain... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Current wildfire detection and monitoring systems utilize multispectral line scanning sensors on aerial platforms. Examples of these types of systems include the MODIS Airborne Simulator (MAS) sensor demonstrated by NASA Ames on the ER-2 and the US Forest Service PHOENIX System flown on a Cessna ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A target identification and location system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes at least three different infrared imaging sensors, a positioning system, and an image data processing system. The image data processing system identifies and provides a locat... | 20050201 | 20131119 | 20051117 | 70192.0 | 0 | SENFI, BEHROOZ M | TARGET IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION SYSTEM AND A METHOD THEREOF | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,623 | ACCEPTED | Voice channel control of wireless packet data communications | A data session with a wireless device ordinarily cannot be initiated from the network side because the wireless device has no predetermined IP or other network address. Methods are disclosed for instead causing the wireless unit to initiate a data session with a target destination, thereby obviating the IP addressing p... | 1. A method of polling a remote wireless station comprising the steps of: initiating a voice call from a requester to the remote wireless unit; after the voice call is established between the requester to the remote wireless unit, transmitting a digital polling message from the requester to the remote wireless unit via... | COPYRIGHT NOTICE © 2005 Airbiquity Inc. A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark O... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Data transfer services in the wireless domain are known and certainly still evolving. Examples include SMS (short messaging service) and other SS7 control channel services. They can be used, for example, for text messaging. They do not affect the voice channels, but offer very li... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a combination of in-band or voice channel signaling together with packet data services is employed to overcome the lack of a predetermined IP address of a mobile unit. A voice call is established between a requester and the remote mobile un... | 20050131 | 20090324 | 20060803 | 92697.0 | H04L12403 | 0 | JUNG, MIN | VOICE CHANNEL CONTROL OF WIRELESS PACKET DATA COMMUNICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,048,651 | ACCEPTED | Food consumption appliance | A food consumption appliance having a first chamber and a second chamber, where the first chamber contains a liquid and the second chamber contains a dry comestible, where each chamber has an opening into a common mouthpiece so that when the appliance is tipped, the liquid and dry comestible exit into the mouthpiece. | 1. A food consumption appliance comprising a first chamber and a second chamber, said chambers each having at least one opening to a common mouthpiece, wherein said first chamber is suitable for containing a liquid, wherein said second chamber is suitable for containing a dry comestible, wherein when the appliance is t... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application entitled “Food Consumption Appliance”, Ser. No. 60/520,469, filed Jan. 26, 2004 which is incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to food consumption appliances, and, more p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various types of comestibles have a more pleasant taste when mixed or otherwise consumed with liquids. Certain foods, such as ready-to-eat cereals, are specifically manufactured with the intent of mixing the cereal with liquid, such as milk, prior to consumption. Typically, these... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>An embodiment of the invention is given in the following drawings: FIG. 1 is a sectional side view of the food consumption appliance. FIG. 2 is a side view of the inner cup of the food consumption appliance. FIG. 3 is an elevated top view of the food consumption appliance. ... | 20050126 | 20101026 | 20050811 | 65158.0 | 0 | SMITH, CHAIM A | FOOD CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,694 | ACCEPTED | Frequency resolved imaging system | A non-invasive imaging and analysis system suitable for non-invasive imaging and analysis of defects or malignant aspects of targets such as cancer in skin or human tissue and suitable for measuring concentrations of specific components, such as blood glucose concentration includes an optical processing system which ge... | 1. A method of scanning a target, said method comprising: generating probe radiation and reference radiation; imposing different frequency content on different components of said reference radiation to form composite reference radiation; applying said probe radiation to said target; capturing at least part of said prob... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application, docket number JH050131A, is a continuation in part of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 11/025,698 filed on Dec. 29, 2004 titled “Multiple reference non-invasive analysis system”, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Non-invasive imaging and analysis is a valuable technique for acquiring information about systems or targets without undesirable side effects, such as damaging the target or system being analyzed. In the case of analyzing living entities, such as human tissue, undesirable side ef... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a method, apparatus and system for a non-invasive imaging and analysis of targets and in particular to non-invasive analysis of defects or malignant aspects of targets such as cancer in skin or human tissue. This invention also relates to quantitative analysis... | 20050131 | 20100706 | 20060316 | 95746.0 | A61B505 | 0 | WINAKUR, ERIC FRANK | FREQUENCY RESOLVED IMAGING SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,048,714 | ACCEPTED | Cork bottle opener | A cork bottle opener is disclosed. The cork bottle opener comprises a stand, a clamping element, a cork opening element and a cork removing element. The clamping element holds the bottle neck when the bottle is being opened. Spinning a turning crank drives the cork opening element upwards or downwards. The cork opening... | 1. A cork bottle opener comprising: a stand, which supports other parts of the opener; a clamping element which is equipped on the bottom of the stand, holds on the bottle neck, and attaches the opener to the bottle when the bottle is being opened; a cork opening element which moves upwards and downwards to pull the co... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a tool for opening alcoholic beverage bottles. More particularly, the invention relates to a cork bottle opener. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Today, people like alcoholic beverages. High quality alcohol bottles are corked. Conventional cork bottle openers are often based o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Today, people like alcoholic beverages. High quality alcohol bottles are corked. Conventional cork bottle openers are often based on the lever principle. Because the bottle openers need to be small and exquisite, the lever arms have limited length. Thus, using lever-based bottle ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional view of the first embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view of the assembly parts of the first embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of the first embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 is a left view of the firs... | 20050203 | 20070109 | 20050915 | 67205.0 | 0 | THOMAS, DAVID B | CORK BOTTLE OPENER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,733 | ACCEPTED | Motor and electrically-driven fan employing the same | An electrically-driven fan 1 comprises a base portion 2; a bearing portion 11; a stator 13 including iron core portions 15 and coils 16; a rotor 4 including a rotary shaft 20 and a cylindrical magnet 22; blowing blades 5; and a rotor position detector 23 which is disposed on a side of the cylindrical magnet 22 near to ... | 1. A motor comprising: a base portion; a bearing portion, which is provided on the base portion; a stator, which is disposed around the bearing portion; a rotary shaft, which is journaled in the bearing portion; and a magnet, which is disposed in opposition to an outer peripheral part of the stator, and which rotates i... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrically-driven fan for forcibly cooling the CPU of a personal computer, or the like. 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the higher performance of a personal computer (hereinbelow, termed “PC”) has been attaine... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrically-driven fan for forcibly cooling the CPU of a personal computer, or the like. 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the higher performance of a personal computer (hereinbelow, termed “PC”) has ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems of the prior art, and has for its object to provide an electrically-driven fan in which, even when the fan is mounted and used looking down, a rotor does not move vertically downwards due to its weight, and a rotary shaft can be prevented fr... | 20050203 | 20060919 | 20050804 | 99245.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, TRAN N | MOTOR AND ELECTRICALLY-DRIVEN FAN EMPLOYING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,747 | ACCEPTED | Clock with intelligent backlight device | This invention relates to a clock with intelligent backlight device comprising a casing, a power supply, timing components, a printed circuit board, time setting buttons and so forth. The power supply is in the form of dry batteries placed inside the battery box of the casing. Inside the casing there are a backlight de... | 1. A clock with intelligent backlight device comprising a casing, a power supply, timing components, a printed circuit board and time setting buttons, wherein: the power supply is in the form of dry batteries which are disposed inside the battery box of the casing; inside the casing there are a backlight device and a b... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a clock and more particularly pertains to a clock with intelligent backlight device. The available clocks in the marketplace can generally be divided into analogue type and digital type. Some clocks are equipped with luminous devices to enable users to view t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a clock and more particularly pertains to a clock with intelligent backlight device. The available clocks in the marketplace can generally be divided into analogue type and digital type. Some clocks are equipped with luminous devices to enable use... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the aforesaid disadvantages now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a clock with intelligent backlight device which is powered by dry batteries and does not require any connection to alternate current. To attain this, the present invention gener... | 20050203 | 20090113 | 20060330 | 63595.0 | G09G336 | 3 | SHAPIRO, LEONID | CLOCK WITH INTELLIGENT BACKLIGHT DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,048,752 | ACCEPTED | Method of manufacturing semiconductor device | A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises the steps of forming a first insulating film 9, 10 above a semiconductor substrate 1; forming a capacitor Q having a lower electrode 11a, a dielectric film 13a, and an upper electrode 14c on the first insulating film 9, 10; forming a second insulating film 15, ... | 1. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising the steps of: forming a first insulating film above a semiconductor substrate; forming a capacitor, which has a lower electrode, a dielectric film, and an upper electrode, on said first insulating film; forming a second insulating film coating said capacito... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon prior International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2002/013485, filed Dec. 25, 2002, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>There is known a flash memory and an FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) as a non-volatile memory capable of storing information even if a power source is turned off. The flash memory has a floating gate buried in a gate insulating film of an insulated-gate field effect transistor (IGF... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a sectional view (1) showing a manufacturing process of a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 ( a ) and ( b ) are sectional views (2) showing the manufacturing process of a semiconductor device according to the embodiment ... | 20050203 | 20061226 | 20050707 | 67256.0 | 0 | LEE, KYOUNG | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,768 | ACCEPTED | Optical multi-beam scanning device and image forming apparatus | Unevenness of light quantity caused by angle dependence of transmittance is decreased, and a light beam is shaped. Therefore, a light source 3 which emits the polarized light beam having a long shape and an aperture 10 which narrows the light beam emitted from the light source 3 are provided. An opening 10a of the aper... | 1. An optical multi-beam scanning device comprising: a light source which emits a polarized light beam in which an area having intensity not lower than 1/e2 for peak intensity of a cross-sectional intensity distribution is formed in an oval shape; and aperture means for narrowing the light beam emitted from the light s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an optical multi-beam scanning device which scans a plurality of light beams and can be utilized for a multi-drum type color printer, a multi-drum type color copying machine, a high-speed laser printer, a digital copying machine, and the like and an image for... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an optical multi-beam scanning device which scans a plurality of light beams and can be utilized for a multi-drum type color printer, a multi-drum type color copying machine, a high-speed laser printer, a digital copying machine, and the like and ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to solve the above-described problems, aperture means and a light beam polarization direction are improved in the invention. In the aperture means, an opening of the aperture means is formed so as to extend to an outside in a minor axis direction of the oval shape which is ... | 20050203 | 20080122 | 20050804 | 67625.0 | 0 | PHAM, HAI CHI | OPTICAL MULTI-BEAM SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,844 | ACCEPTED | Pressure distribution measuring system | A measuring segment is integrally formed in a wing model. A plurality of thin membranes are formed on a surface of the measuring segment at predetermined intervals in a cord direction with a distortion gauge fixed to a back face of each of the plurality of thin membranes to output an electric signal upon distortion. Th... | 1. A pressure distribution measuring system for measuring a pressure distribution along a predetermined fluid flow direction on a surface of an object moving relative to a fluid, comprising: a measuring segment which has a predetermined width in a direction substantially vertical to a flow direction of the fluid, said ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-30457 filed on Feb. 6, 2004 the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pressure distribution... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pressure distribution measuring system for measuring a pressure distribution along a predetermined fluid flow direction on a surface of an object moving relative to a fluid. 2. Description of Background Art A pressure d... | <SOH> SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been accomplished with the above circumstance in view. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pressure distribution measuring system capable of accurately measuring a pressure distribution on a surface of an object. To achieve the... | 20050203 | 20061003 | 20050901 | 65439.0 | 0 | DOWTIN, JEWEL VIRGIE | PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION MEASURING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,923 | ACCEPTED | Intracellular metabolic flux analysis method using substrate labeled with isotope | A method for intracellular metabolic flux analysis comprising (a) culturing cells in a medium not containing any isotope-labeled substrate to a target phase of the metabolic flux analysis, (b) adding an isotope-labeled substrate to the medium, and continuing culture and collecting samples from the medium in time course... | 1. A method for intracellular metabolic flux analysis comprising the following steps: (a) culturing cells in a medium not containing any isotope-labeled substrate to a target phase of the metabolic flux analysis, (b) adding an isotope-labeled substrate to the medium, and continuing culture and collecting samples from t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for analyzing a metabolic flux, that is, a metabolic flux analysis method, a program for the method and a recording medium recording the program. Specifically, the present invention relates to a metabolic flux analysis method using an isotope-labeled... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method for analyzing a metabolic flux, that is, a metabolic flux analysis method, a program for the method and a recording medium recording the program. Specifically, the present invention relates to a metabolic flux analysis method using an iso... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The conventional metabolic flux analyses performed by using an isotope-labeled compound have a drawback that they use a large amount of the isotope-labeled compound as a substrate and therefore require extremely high cost, and have a problem that although they are suitable for analy... | 20050203 | 20130813 | 20050811 | 93036.0 | 0 | SKIBINSKY, ANNA | Intracellular metabolic flux analysis method using substrate labeled with isotope | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,048,961 | ACCEPTED | Method for laying a rehabilitating pipe | Segments are mutually coupled in the circumferential and longitudinal directions to assemble a rehabilitating pipe for rehabilitating an existing pipe. Rod-shaped coupling members are used to couple the segments in the longitudinal direction. Before assembly, an anchor ring, having a hole through which the coupling mem... | 1. A method for laying a rehabilitating pipe inside an existing pipe in which segments are mutually coupled in the circumferential and longitudinal directions of the existing pipe to assemble the rehabilitating pipe, comprising the steps of: fixing supporting members each having a hole to an inner wall surface of the e... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for laying a rehabilitating pipe wherein a rehabilitating pipe is laid inside an existing pipe such as a sewer pipe to rehabilitate the existing pipe. 2. Description of the Prior Art A method of rehabilitating an existing pi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for laying a rehabilitating pipe wherein a rehabilitating pipe is laid inside an existing pipe such as a sewer pipe to rehabilitate the existing pipe. 2. Description of the Prior Art A method of rehabilitating an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a method for laying a rehabilitating pipe inside an existing pipe according to the present invention, segments are mutually coupled in the circumferential and longitudinal directions of the existing pipe to assemble the rehabilitating pipe. The method comprises the steps of fixin... | 20050202 | 20070123 | 20051027 | 60095.0 | 0 | HOOK, JAMES F | METHOD FOR LAYING A REHABILITATING PIPE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,049,059 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor memory device suitable for mounting on portable terminal | A trigger producing circuit provides a trigger signal. A delay circuit receives the trigger signal, and provides a delay signal produced by delaying the trigger signal. A clock counter receives clocks, counts the received clocks for a period from reception of the trigger signal to reception of the delay signal, and pro... | 1. A semiconductor memory device operable in synchronization with a clock, comprising: a memory array having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns; a trigger producing circuit providing a trigger signal; a delay circuit receiving said trigger signal, and providing a delay signal produced by delaying ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor memory device, and particularly to a semiconductor memory device suitable for mounting on a portable terminal. 2. Description of the Background Art Semiconductor memory devices, which are used in portable terminals su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor memory device, and particularly to a semiconductor memory device suitable for mounting on a portable terminal. 2. Description of the Background Art Semiconductor memory devices, which are used in portable ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the invention is to provide a semiconductor memory device, which internally sets a latency according to appropriate timing. Another object of the invention is to provide a semiconductor memory device, which appropriately determines a bank to be refreshed wh... | 20050203 | 20080226 | 20050804 | 73113.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, DANG T | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON PORTABLE TERMINAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,049,063 | ACCEPTED | Use of KPV tripeptide for dermatological disorders | The present invention is directed to a prevention and treatment for dermatological disorders. One aspect of this invention involves a dermatological treatment comprising one or more polypeptides with an amino acid sequence including KPV (SEQ. ID. NO. 1), MEHFRWGKPV (SEQ. ID. NO. 2), HFRWGKPV (SEQ. ID. NO. 3), or SYSMEH... | 1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide selected from the group consisting of a KPV (SEQ ID NO: 1) polypeptide and the KPV dimer; b) a therapeutically effective amount of an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent; and c) wherein the pharmaceutical composition is use... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/828,272 filed on Apr. 6, 2001, and which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, including figures and tables. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a method of treating dermatological disorders with f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The skin, also known as the integumentary system, is the largest organ in the body. The skin is an organ with its own anatomy, physiology, and functions. For example, some of the integumentary system's functions are as a protection from the environment and microorganisms, as a sensor... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a treatment for dermatological disorders and a method for preventing dermatological disorders and their associated symptomatolgy. One aspect of this invention involves a dermatological treatment comprising one or more polypeptides with an amino a... | 20050202 | 20070619 | 20050609 | 77843.0 | 0 | CHISM, BILLY D | USE OF KPV TRIPEPTIDE FOR DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,049,106 | ACCEPTED | Multitube reactor, vapor phase catalytic oxidation method using the multitube reactor, and start up method applied to the multitube reactor | A multitube reactor, wherein tubes having smaller tolerance between a nominal size and actual sizes are used as reaction tubes to stably perform a high yield reaction for a long period, a catalyst is filled into the reaction tubes so that the catalyst layer peak temperature portions of the reaction tubes are not overla... | 1-4. (canceled) 5. A vapor phase catalytic oxidation method comprising: providing a multitube reactor comprising a plurality of reaction tubes having a catalyst packed therein, and a shell equipped with the reaction tubes inside and into which a heat medium flowing outside the reaction tubes is introduced, wherein the ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a multitube reactor applied to a method of producing (meth)acrolein and/or (meth)acrylic acid by oxidizing propylene, propane, isobutylene, isobutanol, or t-butanol with a molecular oxygen-containing gas, a vapor phase catalytic oxidation method using the multitube react... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>A conventional multitube reactor is equipped with a plurality of reaction tubes having a catalyst packed therein and a plurality of baffles inside a shell for feeding and circulating inside the shell a fluid for heat removal (hereinafter, referred to as “heat medium”) introduced into the shel... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an example of a multitube reactor. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an example of baffles equipped inside a multitube reactor. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another example of baffles equipped inside a multitube reactor. FIG. 4 is a view of th... | 20050203 | 20071120 | 20050616 | 57522.0 | 0 | WITHERSPOON, SIKARL A | MULTITUBE REACTOR, VAPOR PHASE CATALYTIC OXIDATION METHOD USING THE MULTITUBE REACTOR, AND START UP METHOD APPLIED TO THE MULTITUBE REACTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,049,140 | ACCEPTED | Clumping animal litter composition and method of producing the same | The instant invention is directed towards a clumping animal litter comprising a combination of a high molecular weight polymer, a gum, and cellulosic components, and methods of preparation thereof. The invention particularly relates to a clumping animal litter that comprises a homogenous mixture of anionic polyacylamid... | 1. A clumping animal litter composition for forming substantially solid clumps upon contact with an aqueous solution comprising in combination: an effective amount of an absorbent polymer; an effective amount of a gum; and a grist; wherein said absorbent polymer, said gum and said grist are supplied in amounts sufficie... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a clumping animal litter comprising a homogenous mixture of a polymer, a gum and cellulosic components and methods of preparation thereof; particularly, an animal litter which comprises a homogenous mixture of anionic polyacylamide, guar gum, a grist and optionally cellu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods and compositions are known that utilize absorbent materials in litter boxes and animal cages in an effort to efficiently and effectively collect animal urine and/or feces. Currently, there are generally two types of litter; clumping and non-clumping. The non-clumping type... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to overcome the problems encountered by the prior art, the instantly disclosed invention is directed toward a clumping animal litter composition and a process of manufacturing the same. The litter is formed from cellulosic material that can be obtained from one or more sour... | 20050201 | 20080219 | 20060803 | 68480.0 | A01K2900 | 1 | PRICE JR, RICHARD THOMAS | CLUMPING ANIMAL LITTER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01K | 2,005 |
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