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11,062,155 | ACCEPTED | Injection molding tool | In an injection molding nozzle for an injection molding tool having an opening for receiving the injection molding nozzle, at least a first mounting element of low heat conductivity is firmly connected to the injection molding nozzle so as to permit accurate machining of the mounting element together with the nozzle su... | 1. An injection molding nozzle (1) for an injection molding tool having a base body (3) with an opening (10) receiving the injection molding nozzle (1), said injection molding nozzle (1) having a molding material supply channel (8) with a discharge opening (5) for discharging molding material at one end thereof and an ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention resides in an injection molding nozzle which is installed in a base member of an injection molding tool by means of a support element which has a lower heat conductivity than the base member. The invention also relates to an injection molding tool which includes such an injecti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention resides in an injection molding nozzle which is installed in a base member of an injection molding tool by means of a support element which has a lower heat conductivity than the base member. The invention also relates to an injection molding tool which includes suc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In an injection molding nozzle for an injection molding tool having an opening for receiving the injection molding nozzle, at least a first mounting element of low heat conductivity is firmly connected to the injection molding nozzle so as to permit accurate machining of the mountin... | 20050222 | 20071211 | 20050901 | 70404.0 | 0 | HEITBRINK, TIMOTHY W | INJECTION MOLDING TOOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,165 | ACCEPTED | Optical attenuator element, and variable optical equalizer and optical amplifier that use this optical attenuator element | Instead of using a demultiplexer to divide an optical signal into different wavelengths, this invention uses a plurality of cascade-connected optical attenuator elements whose attenuation factor and the wavelength characteristics thereof can both be varied. Reflective optical attenuator elements are used instead of the... | 1. A reflective optical attenuator element comprising: a Fabry-Perot resonator unit consisting of a dielectric multi-layer film formed on the 0° polished end facet of an optical fiber and a mirror that faces towards it, and a drive unit that displaces said mirror in the direction of the optical axis and in a direction ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a variable-gain optical equalizer that equalizes the light intensity of optical signals at different wavelengths, and to optical gain equalizer equipment that uses this equalizer. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical transmission is a key technology for in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a variable-gain optical equalizer that equalizes the light intensity of optical signals at different wavelengths, and to optical gain equalizer equipment that uses this equalizer. Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical transmission is a key techn... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Instead of using a demultiplexer to divide an optical signal into different wavelengths, this invention uses a plurality of cascade-connected optical attenuator elements whose attenuation factor and the wavelength characteristics thereof can both be varied. Also, reflective optical ... | 20050218 | 20071030 | 20050922 | 61148.0 | 0 | HELLNER, MARK | OPTICAL ATTENUATOR ELEMENT, AND VARIABLE OPTICAL EQUALIZER AND OPTICAL AMPLIFIER THAT USE THIS OPTICAL ATTENUATOR ELEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,176 | ACCEPTED | Communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications | The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user messages having data and a header relating to one of the application... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. A terminal for a communication network, the terminal comprising a plurality of applications for displaying and processing of information and further comprising wireless communication means for communicating user messages, wherein it comprises means that have been arranged to receive a wirelessly comm... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a terminal for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications and having means of communicating user messages. The present invention also concerns a system in a communication network comprising transmitting terminals ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>At present, communicators are being developed which, in addition to ordinary mobile station functions, also have data processing facilities, which enable, e.g., the maintenance of a calendar, and the sending of a fax message and electronic mail. The communicators may have or may ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention concerns a terminal for a communication network, the terminal capable of supporting a plurality of applications and having means of communicating user messages wherein it comprises means for receiving user messages having data and a header relating to one of sa... | 20050218 | 20080429 | 20050908 | 74233.0 | 2 | GELIN, JEAN ALLAND | A COMMUNICATION NETWORK TERMINAL SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,182 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for providing expanded telecommunications service | System and method for putting control of incoming telephone calls in the hands of subscribers with the aid of computer software and the Internet. In effect, a very efficient multiplexer is provided that does not require a change in the behavior of the called party or the calling party. This system permits the called pa... | 1-28. (canceled) 29. A method of providing a called entity the ability to selectively accept phone calls, the method comprising: receiving over a PSTN, at a call processing apparatus, a call from a first entity directed to a second entity's virtual telephone number; opening a communication channel over the Internet wit... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/127,434, filed Apr. 1, 1999, which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to a telecommunications system, and more particularly to the contr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many telephone subscribers have a personal computer on their desk and frequently the personal computer is logged in to the same telephone line that would normally be used by the telephone. This is for use of the computer on the Internet. Frequently, incoming telephone calls recei... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention ranges from an internet busy pick-up through a very complex messaging system. All that is required at the subscribers location is special software for use on a personal computer in connection with the internet. The system of the present invention operates... | 20050218 | 20080708 | 20050630 | 72174.0 | 4 | GAUTHIER, GERALD | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EXPANDED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,653 | ACCEPTED | Printing cylinder with clamping channel | The printing cylinder such as a rubber blanket cylinder of a web fed offset printing machine is provided. The printing cylinder includes a rotatable clamping mechanism in a clamping channel. A side of the clamping channel is configured so as to be movable such that the clamping channel can be opened by turning the clam... | 1. A printing cylinder to which an offset blanket can be clamped, the printing cylinder comprising a clamping channel that extends in the axial direction of the cylinder; and a clamping mechanism arranged in the clamping channel for fixing ends of the offset blanket in the clamping channel; the clamping channel being d... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention pertains to a printing cylinder, particularly a rubber blanket cylinder of a web fed offset printing machine with a channel that extends in the axial direction and in which the ends of an offset blanket (rubber blanket) to be clamped onto the cylinder can be fixed by means of a clam... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In most printing machines, it is still a common practice to utilize printing cylinders having a clamping channel that extends in the axial direction of the cylinder and in which the printing plate or, in the case of offset printing machines, the offset blanket, to be clamped onto... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, a general object of the present invention is providing an improved printing cylinder, particularly a rubber blanket cylinder of a web fed offset printing machine suitable for use with conventional rubber blankets, with which the vibrations stimulated ... | 20050222 | 20061114 | 20050908 | 74554.0 | 0 | EVANISKO, LESLIE J | PRINTING CYLINDER WITH CLAMPING CHANNEL AND ROTATABLE SPINDLE CLAMPING MECHANISM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,663 | ACCEPTED | Opto-electronic integrated circuit device, opto-electronic integrated circuit system and transmission method | The opto-electronic integrated circuit device comprises an optical switch 18 provided in an input port 12a of a first input/output port 36a over a substrate 10 and changing over an optical path of an optical signal inputted from the input port 12a and outputting the optical signal through one of a plurality of output t... | 1. An opto-electronic integrated circuit device comprising: an optical switch disposed in an input port of a first. input/output port over a substrate, and changing over an optical path of an optical signal inputted from the input port and outputting the optical signal from any one of a plurality of output terminals; a... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is based upon and claims priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-51131, filed on Feb. 26, 2004, the contents being incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an opto-electronic integrated circuit device,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an opto-electronic integrated circuit device, an opto-electronic integrated circuit system and a transmission method using the opto-electronic integrated circuit system. Recently, opto-electronic integrated circuit devices each including optical e... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide an opto-electronic integrated circuit device which, even when an optical signal is transmitted between a number of the opto-electronic integrated circuit devices, the delay of the signal can be prevented, and which can be downsized; a... | 20050223 | 20070529 | 20050901 | 71131.0 | 0 | DOAN, JENNIFER | OPTO-ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE, OPTO-ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,720 | ACCEPTED | Mass spectrometer | A mass spectrometer has an ionizing portion for ionizing a sample, a mass spectrometric portion for subjecting a sample ion to mass separation and detecting the sample ion and a control portion for controlling operation of a total of the apparatus. The mass spectrometer is provided with a colliding portion provided at ... | 1. A mass spectrometer comprising: an ionizing portion for ionizing a sample; a mass spectrometric portion for subjecting a sample ion to mass separation and detecting the sample ion; a colliding portion provided at an ion path until the sample ion generated at the ionizing portion is introduced into the mass spectrome... | This application claims foreign priority based on Japanese patent application JP 2004-051586, filed on Feb. 26, 2004, the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mass spectrometer, particularly to a m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mass spectrometer, particularly to a mass spectrometer used for MS/MS spectrometry or MS″ spectrometry. 2. Description of the Related Art A mass spectrometer includes an ionizing portion for ionizing a sample, and a mas... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A problem to be resolved by the invention is to provide a mass spectrometer capable of carrying out highly accurate mass spectrometry by introducing a gas suitable for a kind of a sample or an object of using the gas to a colliding portion and capable of efficiently analyzing a numb... | 20050222 | 20070227 | 20050901 | 87038.0 | 0 | SMITH, JOHNNIE L | MASS SPECTROMETER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,850 | ACCEPTED | Production process for carbonized product and carbonized product obtained by the same process | Provided is a production process for a carbonized product characterized by comprising the following steps (a) to (b): (a) a step in which metal-made or ceramic-made plural granular matters are charged into a heat treating apparatus which is maintained at a temperature of 400° C. or higher and 700° C. or lower and allow... | 1. A production process for a carbonized product characterized by comprising the following steps (a) to (b): (a) a step in which metal-made or ceramic-made plural granular matters are charged into a heat treating apparatus which is maintained at a temperature of 400° C. or higher and 700° C. or lower and allowed to mov... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a production process for a carbonized product applicable to a raw material for a carbon material used as a storage battery such as an electric double layer capacitor electrode material and a lithium secondary battery negative electro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a production process for a carbonized product applicable to a raw material for a carbon material used as a storage battery such as an electric double layer capacitor electrode material and a lithium secondary battery nega... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to solve the problems described above on conventional techniques and provide a production process for an inexpensive and useful carbonized product by simple apparatus and steps. Intensive investigations repeated by the present inventors in order... | 20050223 | 20091201 | 20050901 | 71399.0 | 0 | SMITH, JENNIFER A | PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR CARBONIZED PRODUCT AND CARBONIZED PRODUCT OBTAINED BY THE SAME PROCESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,851 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor element and method for fabricating the same | A heterojunction bipolar transistor comprises a collector layer, a base layer formed on the collector layer and an emitter layer formed on the base layer. The emitter layer includes a first semiconductor layer covering the entire top surface of the base layer and a second semiconductor layer formed on a predetermined p... | 1. A heterojunction bipolar transistor comprising a collector layer, a base layer formed on the collector layer and an emitter layer formed on the base layer, wherein the emitter layer includes a first semiconductor layer covering the entire top surface of the base layer and a second semiconductor layer formed on a pre... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 on Patent Application No. 2004-66688 filed in Japan on Mar. 10, 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... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a heterojunction bipolar transistor (hereinafter, referred to as “HBT”) using a substrate formed with an epitaxial layer and a method for fabricating the same. (2) Description of Related Art In order to realize a high-pe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>However, the use of the method disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 6-232148 inevitably increases the number of process steps, resulting in increased production cost. The reason for this is that the method need include the steps of forming an oxide film sidewall t... | 20050223 | 20070213 | 20050915 | 78562.0 | 0 | ROMAN, ANGEL | SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,886 | ACCEPTED | Cultures of GFAP nestin cells that differentiate to neurons | Cultures of cells immunoreactive for glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), as well as for the intermediate filament marker nestin were grown in a medium including epidermal growth factor (EGF) and serum. The cultured cells had the morphology of astroglial cells. The cells can be proliferated in adherent or suspension... | 1-56. (canceled) 57. An in vitro cell culture of GFAP+ nestin+ cells, wherein a) one or more cells in the culture have the capacity to differentiate into neurons; b) the cell culture divides in a culture medium containing at least one proliferation-inducing growth factor; and c) one or more cells in the culture differe... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application 60/161,316, filed Oct. 25, 1999. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to glial cell cultures, and more particularly to methods and media for proliferating and differentiating GFAP+ nestin+ cells. BACKG... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The development of the mammalian central nervous system (CNS) begins in the early stage of embryonic development and continues until the post-natal period. The first step in neural development is cell birth, which is the precise temporal and spatial sequence in which neural stem ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides glial precursor cultures of GFAP + nestin + cells with the potential to differentiate to neurons or glial cells, depending on the culture conditions chosen. These cells can be expanded using proliferation-inducing growth factor. Cells in cultures that have bee... | 20050222 | 20071204 | 20050901 | 99950.0 | 0 | DAVIS, RUTH A | CULTURES OF GFAP NESTIN CELLS THAT DIFFERENTIATE TO NEURONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,895 | ACCEPTED | Hybrid electro-mechanical transmission wire isolators with threaded inserts | An electrical connector assembly for use in establishing electrical communication between a control module and a motor/generator in a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission includes an insulating wire isolator and nuts nonrotatably preassembled thereto. The electrical connector reduces the quantity of loose parts durin... | 1. A motor assembly for a hybrid electromechanical transmission comprising: a motor/generator having a rotor and a stator; an electrical connector assembly including an isolator member and first and second nuts being nonrotatably attached to the isolator member; a first conductive path operatively connected to the moto... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/555,270, filed Mar. 22, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/555,141, filed Mar. 22, 2004, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electrically variable transmissions (EVTs) typically include two electric motor generators each having a respective rotor. EVTs also include a gearing arrangement typically having a plurality of planetary gearsets with respective sun, ring, and planet carrier members. Selectively... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A motor assembly for a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission includes a motor/generator and an electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector assembly has an isolator member and first and second nuts that are nonrotatably attached to the isolator member. A first conductive... | 20050222 | 20061219 | 20050922 | 95414.0 | 0 | HARVEY, JAMES R | HYBRID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION WIRE ISOLATORS WITH THREADED INSERTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,062,972 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for electrostatographic printing with enhanced color gamut | A color electrostatographic printer apparatus applies respective color separation toner images to a receiver member to form a color image. A fuser station fuses, or at least tacks, the color image to the receiver. A clear toner overcoat is then applied to the fused color toner image using an inverse mask, and enhanced ... | 1. A method of forming a multi-color image on a receiver comprising: forming a multi-color toner image, on a receiver, with toners of at least three different colors of toner pigments which form various combinations of color at different pixel locations on the receiver to form the multi-color toner image thereon; formi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to color reproduction apparatus and methods, and more particularly to color electrostatographic printers wherein color toner images are deposited upon a receiver. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In an electrophotographic modular printing machine of known type, such as for examp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In an electrophotographic modular printing machine of known type, such as for example the NexPress 2100 printer manufactured by NexPress Solutions, Inc., of Rochester, N.Y., color toner images are made sequentially in a plurality of color imaging modules arranged in tandem, and t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above and other aspects of the invention are realized in accordance with a first aspect of the invention wherein there is provided a method of forming a multi-color image on a receiver comprising forming a multi-color toner image on the receiver with toners of at least three dif... | 20050222 | 20070626 | 20060824 | 68238.0 | G03G1520 | 2 | TRAN, HOAN H | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSTATOGRAPHIC PRINTING WITH ENHANCED COLOR GAMUT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03G | 2,005 | |
11,063,026 | ACCEPTED | Fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using same | Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those whe... | 1. A fertilizer composition comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores. 2. The fertilizer composition of claim 1 comprising a humic acid. 3. The fertilizer composition of claim 2 comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations thereof. 4. ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is generally related to the field of formulation and use of fertilizer compositions for agricultural use. More specifically, the invention relates to fertilizer compositions that contain viable Bacillus bacteria and decontaminated animal manure. 2. Rel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is generally related to the field of formulation and use of fertilizer compositions for agricultural use. More specifically, the invention relates to fertilizer compositions that contain viable Bacillus bacteria and decontaminated animal ma... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, fertilizer compositions that contain viable Bacillus bacteria and decontaminated animal manure are presented. Optionally, these formulations preferably also contain humic acid and N—P—K substances, where N means nitrogenous or nitrogen-conta... | 20050222 | 20060516 | 20050630 | 64070.0 | 1 | SAYALA, CHHAYA D | FERTILIZER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,059 | ACCEPTED | Solar powered bird feeder | A bird feeder having a rechargeable electrical power source and a solar energy system that collects solar energy, converts it into electrical energy, and uses the electrical energy to recharge the rechargeable electrical power source is disclosed. The rechargeable electrical power source can be used to power a wide var... | 1-37. (canceled) 38. A bird feeder, comprising: a canopy portion; a perch portion positioned below the canopy portion when the bird feeder is in an upright position; a rechargeable electrical power source; a solar energy system conductively coupled to the electrical charging system for collecting solar energy, converti... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/372,267, filed 11 Apr. 2003, titled “Solar Powered Bird Feeder.” BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to bird feeders. In particular, the present invention relates to bird feeders having electrical ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to bird feeders. In particular, the present invention relates to bird feeders having electrical power sources. 2. Description of Related Art Solar energy systems that collect solar energy and convert it into electrical energ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a need for solar powered bird feeder. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a solar powered bird feeder. This object is achieved by providing a bird feeder having a rechargeable electrical power source and a solar energy system that collects s... | 20050222 | 20060328 | 20051124 | 60177.0 | 5 | COLLINS, TIMOTHY D | SOLAR POWERED BIRD FEEDER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,127 | ACCEPTED | Folding chair | A folding chair which can be opened from a folded closed position to an operative open position comprising a substantially rectangular open support frame, a lower part of which provides a front support leg when in the open position; a seat portion, a back portion and a lower seat support a lower part of which provides ... | 1. A folding chair which can be opened from a folded closed position to an operative open position comprising a substantially rectangular open support frame, a lower part of which provides a front support leg when in the open position; a seat portion, a back portion and a lower seat support a lower part of which provid... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a folding chair which, when folded, will occupy a minimum amount of space but which when in operative open position will provide an attractive appearance. It also includes a folding chair which is convertible into a framed picture. An advantage of the construction i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a folding chair which, when folded, will occupy a minimum amount of space but which when in operative open position will provide an attractive appearance. It also includes a folding chair which is convertible into a framed picture. An advantage of the co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention a folding chair which can be opened from a folded closed position to an operative open position comprises a substantially rectangular open support frame, a lower part of which provides a front support leg when in the open position; a seat portion, ... | 20050222 | 20080617 | 20060824 | 76486.0 | A47C400 | 0 | EDELL, JOSEPH F | FOLDING CHAIR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47C | 2,005 | |
11,063,185 | ACCEPTED | Composite dimensional fabric | A family of composite fabrics is disclosed, such fabrics comprising a relatively thick textile substrate or base to which is attached a sheer fabric, and a method for making same. Contours or three-dimensional patterns associated with the surface of the base to which the sheer fabric is attached are visible through the... | 1. A composite comprising a relatively thick substrate having a face and a back and comprised of textile yarns, said face having a surface that appears to exhibit local contouring, said composite further comprising a sheer fabric that covers and is attached to the face of said substrate, wherein said local contouring i... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/547,242, filed on Feb. 23, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This disclosure relates to a family of composite fabrics comprising a rela... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This disclosure relates to a family of composite fabrics comprising a relatively thick textile substrate or base to which is attached a sheer fabric, and a method for making same. Contours or patterns associated with the surface of the base to which the sheer fabric is attached are ... | 20050222 | 20080610 | 20050929 | 75371.0 | 0 | JOHNSON, JENNA LEIGH | COMPOSITE DIMENSIONAL FABRIC | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | ||||
11,063,200 | ACCEPTED | Smart disconnect switch interbase | Apparatus (10) for controlling supply of electricity through an electrical distribution network to a customer. An electrical meter (12) is plugged into an electrical socket (14) at a customer's premises. Electricity flows from a power line through the socket into the premises, the amount of electricity used being measu... | 1. Apparatus for controlling supply of electricity through an electrical distribution network to a customer comprising: an electrical socket at a customer's premises through which electricity flows from a power line into the premises; an electrical meter plugged into the socket and through which the electricity passes ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS None STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT N/A BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the supply of electricity by a utility to its customers; and more particularly, to a disconnect switch interbase, or DSI, which is either used as a stand... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to the supply of electricity by a utility to its customers; and more particularly, to a disconnect switch interbase, or DSI, which is either used as a stand alone unit or often integrated with an electricity meter such as a meter which can be automatically ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, briefly stated, is directed to a disconnect switch interbase used in a two-way automated communication system or TWACS® for controlling supply of electricity to customers through an electrical distribution network. An electrical socket is mounted at the ... | 20050222 | 20061031 | 20060824 | 98614.0 | H02J1300 | 0 | RAPP, CHAD | SMART DISCONNECT SWITCH INTERBASE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02J | 2,005 | |
11,063,251 | ACCEPTED | Multiplayer interactive video gaming device | An improved multiplayer interactive video gaming device includes a plurality of independent player stations, each including at least one data input device configured to output a player input signal responsive to player activation. A computer game assembly executes a video card gaming program responsively to player game... | 1. (canceled) 2. In a multiplayer interactive video gaming machine for playing a card game in which cards are at least initially dealt at least to each player, said machine having a player portion comprising a plurality of spatially separate player stations, the improvement comprising; a single video display viewable f... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation under 35 U.S.C. 120 of copending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/354,174, filed Jan. 30, 2003, which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/736,446, filed Dec. 19, 2000, now abandoned, which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to video gaming systems and, more particularly, to improvements in a video gaming machine that permit a plurality of players to simultaneously participate in a game. Many video gaming machines are configured for single players. For example, a video b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention recognizes and addresses the foregoing disadvantages, and others of prior art construction and methods. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved multiplayer interactive video gaming device having a plurality of independent pl... | 20050223 | 20090818 | 20051201 | 74488.0 | 1 | LANEAU, RONALD | MULTIPLAYER INTERACTIVE VIDEO GAMING DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,279 | ACCEPTED | Speech recognition using dual-pass pitch tracking | A computationally efficient and robust pitch detection and tracking system and related methods are presented. According to certain exemplary implementations a method is presented comprising identifying an initial set of pitch period candidates using a first estimation algorithm, filtering the initial set of candidates ... | 1. A system, comprising: a first pitch estimation module to identify an initial set of pitch value candidates within each frame of a plurality of frames of received audio content utilizing a first pitch estimation algorithm, wherein identifying the initial set of pitch value candidates within each frame comprises passi... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority from and is a continuation application of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/860,344 entitled, “A Method And Apparatus For Tracking Pitch In Audio Analysis,” to Eric I-Chao Chang and Jian Lai Zhou, filed Jun. 2, 2004, which in turn is a continuatio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Recent advances in computing power and related technology have fostered the development of a new generation of powerful software applications including web-browsers, word processing and speech recognition applications. Newer speech recognition applications similarly offer a wide variety of featur... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with certain exemplary implementations, a method is presented comprising identifying an initial set of pitch period candidates using a fast first pass pitch estimation algorithm, filtering the initial set of candidates and passing the filtered candidates through a second, more accurate... | 20050222 | 20060502 | 20050630 | 95025.0 | 0 | VO, HUYEN X | SPEECH RECOGNITION USING DUAL-PASS PITCH TRACKING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,311 | ACCEPTED | System and method for convenience gaming | A convenience gaming system is provided. The convenience gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types o... | 1. A gaming system comprising: at least one server; and at least one gaming communication device connected to the at least one server by a telecommunications network, wherein the at least one gaming communication device is operable to send and receive gaming information to and from the at least one gaming server if the... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part application claiming the benefit of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/835,995 filed Apr. 29, 2004, which claims the priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of provisional application Ser. No. 60/549,187 filed Mar. 1, 2004 and provisional application Ser. No. 60/54... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>On-line casinos are accessible via the Internet. These on-line casinos present a graphical representation of games, such as casino games, to a user on the screen of a computer in communication with the Internet. The user may place wagers, participate in the gaming, and win or lose money. Receipt ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Due to a variety of factors, Internet-based electronic gaming systems may have a number of undesirable aspects. For example, the Internet lacks the security necessary to ensure confidence that operation of an electronic gaming system will proceed without tampering. An operator of an Internet gaming ... | 20050221 | 20131231 | 20050908 | 77180.0 | 1 | DEODHAR, OMKAR A | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVENIENCE GAMING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,322 | ACCEPTED | Solenoid valve | The invention relates to a solenoid valve having a coil, a magnet core, an armature, a yoke tube, a pole piece and a valve housing. The sealing and connection between the pole piece and the coil and/or the pole piece and the valve housing is effected by means of a clamp-cutting edge connection. | 1. a Solenoid valve having a coil (1), a magnet core (2), an armature (3), a yoke tube (4), a pole piece (5) and a valve housing (6), characterized in that the sealing and connection between the pole piece and the coil and/or the pole piece and the valve housing is effected by means of a clamp-cutting edge connection. ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a solenoid valve having a coil, a magnet core, an armature, a yoke tube, a pole piece and a valve housing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION When the solenoid valve is assembled, the sealing and connection between the pole piece and the coil and/or the pole piece and the valve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>When the solenoid valve is assembled, the sealing and connection between the pole piece and the coil and/or the pole piece and the valve housing is normally effected using an O-ring which has been inserted beforehand into a circumferential groove in one of the two components to b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the invention is to provide a solenoid valve in the case of which the sealing and connection between the pole piece and the coil and/or the pole piece and the valve housing can be produced readily and inexpensively. The solenoid valve according to the invention basical... | 20050222 | 20070626 | 20050825 | 99984.0 | 0 | JACYNA, J CASIMER | SOLENOID VALVE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,331 | ACCEPTED | Wiring connection module for hybrid electro-mechanical transmission | A preassembled wiring terminal subassembly for use in a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission includes a plurality of wires and a plurality of wire terminals each defining a respective attachment hole and being operatively connected to a respective one of the plurality of wires. The subassembly also includes a plurali... | 1. A hybrid electro-mechanical transmission comprising: a plurality of wires; a plurality of wire terminals each defining a respective attachment hole and being operatively connected to a respective one of said plurality of wires; a plurality of electrically conductive rods, each having a respective first end and a res... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/555,270, filed Mar. 22, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/555,141, filed Mar. 22, 2004, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electrically variable transmissions (EVTs) typically include two electric motor generators each having a respective rotor. EVTs also include a gearing arrangement typically having a plurality of planetary gearsets with respective sun, ring, and planet carrier members. Selectively... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A hybrid electromechanical transmission includes a wiring terminal subassembly having a plurality of wires with a plurality of wire terminals connected thereto. Each of the wire terminals defines a respective attachment hole. The transmission also includes a plurality of electricall... | 20050222 | 20060221 | 20050922 | 99725.0 | 0 | LAM, THANH | WIRING CONNECTION MODULE FOR HYBRID ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,715 | ACCEPTED | Phosphonocephem compound | A cephem compound (particularly its crystal) represented by the formula [I], wherein X is CH3COOH, CH3CH2COOH or CH3CN, and n is 0 to 5, is useful as an antibacterial agent (particularly anti-MRSA agent) and shows superior quality such as high solid stability, possible long-term stable preservation and the like. | 1. A compound of the formula: wherein x is CH3COOH, CH3CH2COOH or CH3CN, and n is 0 to 5: 2. The compound of claim 1, which is in the form of a crystal. 3. The compound of claim 1, wherein n is 1. 4. The compound of claim 1 or 2, wherein X is CH3COOH. 5. The compound of claim 4, having peaks near diffraction angles of ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a compound (particularly a crystal thereof) useful as a pharmaceutical agent of a phosphonocephem compound having a superior antibacterial activity and a production method thereof. BACKGROUND ART JP-A-11-255772 discloses phosphonocephem compounds having a superior antiba... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>JP-A-11-255772 discloses phosphonocephem compounds having a superior antibacterial activity, wherein a lyophilized product of 7β-[2(Z)-ethoxyimino-2-(5-phosphonoamino-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)acetamido]-3-[4-(1-methyl-4-pyridinio)-2-thiazolylthio]-3-cephem-4-carboxylate represented by the formul... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 shows a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum (Cu, 40 kV, 50 mA) of the compound obtained in Example 1, wherein the transverse axis shows a diffraction angle (2θ) and the vertical axis shows a peak intensity. FIG. 2 shows a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum (Cu, 40 kV, 5... | 20050223 | 20080902 | 20050811 | 57788.0 | 1 | BERCH, MARK L | PHOSPHONOCEPHEM COMPOUND | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,776 | ACCEPTED | Process for producing a polyester | A process for producing a polyester, the process comprising the steps of (1) fermenting a saccharide with a microorganism to obtain at least one substituted α-hydroxy acid represented by the formula: HO—CHR—COOH (wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms), and (2) polymerizing the substituted... | 1. A process for producing a polyester, comprising the steps of: (1) fermenting a saccharide with a microorganism to obtain at least one substituted α-hydroxy acid represented by the formula: HO—CHR—COOH, wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; (2) dehydrating the substituted α-hydroxy aci... | This application is a division of application Ser. No. 10/195,712, filed Jul. 16, 2002, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a process for producing a polyester, and also relates to a method of recycling hemicellulose and cellulose. 2... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a process for producing a polyester, and also relates to a method of recycling hemicellulose and cellulose. 2. Related Background Art Conventional general-purpose plastic products are polymeric compounds synthesized chiefly from... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a practical process by which saccharides can be converted into plastics. Stated specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing a plastic material obtained using hemicellulose and ce... | 20050224 | 20070925 | 20050630 | 71087.0 | 0 | LILLING, HERBERT J | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A POLYESTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,811 | ACCEPTED | Play yards and methods of operating the same | Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; and a plurality of posts joining the upper frame and the lower frame. The upper frame has a roun... | 1. A portable play yard comprising: a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position, the upper frame forming a rounded, four sided, shape when in the erected position; and a plurality of posts joining the upper frame and the lower fra... | FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE This disclosure relates generally to childcare products, and, more particularly, to play yards and methods of operating the same. BACKGROUND In recent years, portable play yards have become very popular. Portable play yards typically include a frame, a flexible enclosure supported by the frame, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In recent years, portable play yards have become very popular. Portable play yards typically include a frame, a flexible enclosure supported by the frame, and a removable floor board or mat. The frame is largely or completely contained within the flexible enclosure so that there are few if any lo... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example play yard constructed in accordance with the teachings of the invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the example play yard of FIG. 1 shown without the enclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates the example play yard of FIG. 1 with the remov... | 20050223 | 20090804 | 20060824 | 91960.0 | A47D700 | 1 | LIU, JONATHAN | PLAY YARDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47D | 2,005 | |
11,063,874 | ACCEPTED | Method of image cropping and location affixing for enhanced duplication reproductions on edible media | This method utilizes a template as a tool for cropping an image and locating it at specific coordinates on a copier or other image reproduction device using edible ink, utilizing the device's enlargement feature to size & place the reproduction printout at a precise position on the output page. It is also used in conju... | 1) The method of using a template (FIG. 1) as a tool for cropping an image and locating it at specific coordinates on a copier (FIG. 2-1) or other image reproduction device using edible ink, utilizing the enlarge/reduce feature on the copier control panel (FIG. 24) to size & place the reproduction printout at a precise... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of a previously filed Provisional Application having Ser. No. 60/576,456 STATEMENT REGARDING FED SPONSORED R & D (none) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The inventive method will allow precision control of size, position and multiples in the reproduc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventive method will allow precision control of size, position and multiples in the reproduction of images onto pre-designed edible media shapes. The edible items or media can be made in a variety of pre-formed shapes or sizes thus eliminating the need for cutting either bef... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The invention utilizes specialized copying functions of multifunction inkjet scan/print/copy stations now commonly available for color photo reproduction. Certain models, for this example The Multipass MP700 by Canon, are compatible with edible inks and commonly available. The edible me... | 20050224 | 20090505 | 20051208 | 78986.0 | 1 | BRINICH, STEPHEN M | METHOD OF IMAGE CROPPING AND LOCATION AFFIXING FOR ENHANCED DUPLICATION REPRODUCTIONS ON EDIBLE MEDIA | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,063,884 | ACCEPTED | Self-correcting memory system | A network device for correcting corrupted memory locations. The network device includes a plurality of free pointers, each of which points to a free memory location. The network device also includes a plurality of cell locations for storing information, each of the plurality of cell locations comprising a field for sto... | 1. A network device for correcting corrupted memory locations, the network device comprising: a memory device with a plurality of free pointers, each of which points to a free memory location; a plurality of cell locations for storing information, each of the plurality of cell locations comprising a field for storing a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a network device in a packet switched network and more particularly to a method of dynamically clearing corrupted pointers and memory locations associated with the corrupted pointers. 2. Description of the Related Art A packet switch... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a network device in a packet switched network and more particularly to a method of dynamically clearing corrupted pointers and memory locations associated with the corrupted pointers. 2. Description of the Related Art A p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a network device for correcting corrupted memory locations. The network device includes a plurality of free pointers, each of which points to a free memory location. The network device also includes a plurality of cell loca... | 20050223 | 20100921 | 20060824 | 59198.0 | H04L1256 | 0 | TRUONG, LOAN | SELF-CORRECTING MEMORY SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,064,226 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparata for precisely dispensing microvolumes of fluids | Devices and methods for depositing fluids on substrates in patterns of spots, lines, or other features use a nozzle, which is preferably configured similarly to a micropipette, having a piezoelectric crystal or other ultrasonic actuator coupled to one of its sides. The nozzle may be charged via capillary action by dipp... | 1. A fluid dispensation apparatus comprising: a. a nozzle which circumferentially surrounds an interior passage, the interior passage extending along a passage axis between a dispensing end and an opposite end, and wherein the area of the interior passage at the dispensing end is smaller than the area of the interior p... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/271,250 filed 15 Oct. 2002, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH This invention was made with United States government support awarded ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology, it is often useful to precisely dispense very small desired quantities of fluids in some desired pattern on a substrate. As an example, in the field of nanotechnology, it can be useful to situate lines or other patterns of cataly... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention, which is defined by the claims set forth at the end of this document, is directed to methods and apparata which at least partially alleviate the aforementioned problems. A basic understanding of some of the preferred features of the invention can be attained from a re... | 20050222 | 20081223 | 20050721 | 70810.0 | 0 | RIDDLE, KYLE M | METHODS AND APPARATA FOR PRECISELY DISPENSING MICROVOLUMES OF FLUIDS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,280 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for transmitting video data from a mobile communication terminal | An apparatus and method for transmitting video data to a receiving terminal is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an event processing unit for outputting a signal to store a selected portion of the video data that is currently being reproduced, a video data reproduction unit for receiving the signal from the event proc... | 1. An apparatus for transmitting video data to a receiving terminal, the apparatus comprising: an event processing unit for outputting a signal to store a selected portion of the video data that is currently being reproduced; a video data reproduction unit for receiving the signal output from the event processing unit ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(a), this application claims the benefit of earlier filing date and right of priority to Korean Application No. 10-2004-0012388, filed on Feb. 24, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for transmitting video data from a mobile communication terminal. 2. Description of the Related Art With the increase in the availability of highly integrated memory and the transmission speed of l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the s... | 20050223 | 20120904 | 20050825 | 69116.0 | 0 | TELAN, MICHAEL R | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING VIDEO DATA FROM A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,335 | ACCEPTED | Reduced moisture compositions comprising an acid gas and a matrix gas, articles of manufacture comprising said compositions, and processes for manufacturing same | Compositions comprising a reactive gas and a matrix gas are disclosed, as well as articles of manufacture and methods of making the articles. The methods of manufacturing preferably employ zeolites to remove moisture from the reactive gas and from the matrix gas, and then combine the moisture reduced gases either in a ... | 1. A composition of matter comprising a reactive gas and a matrix gas, wherein the reactive gas has a concentration in the composition of no more than 1 part per million in the matrix gas, and the composition has a moisture concentration of no more than 100 ppm. 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the reactive gas co... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to non-provisional patent application Ser. Nos. 10/______, 10/______, and 10/______, all filed concurrently herewith on May 29, 2002, all of which are incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is generally related to the field of manufacturing compositions comprising an acid gas and a matrix gas having reduced moisture, and which are stable in acid gas concentration for more than an insignificant time period. The invention is als... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes many if not all of the problems noted above. In accordance with the present invention, certain “acid gas resistant” molecular sieve compositions are employed to reduce or remove moisture from fluid compositions comprising a reactive gas (preferably an... | 20050222 | 20070102 | 20050714 | 63662.0 | 0 | LANGEL, WAYNE A | REDUCED MOISTURE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ACID GAS AND A MATRIX GAS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING SAID COMPOSITIONS, AND PROCESSES FOR MANUFACTURING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,364 | ACCEPTED | NANO-electronic memory array | Systems and methods are disclosed to process a semiconductor substrate by fabricating a first layer on the substrate using semiconductor fabrication techniques; fabricating a second layer above the first layer having one or more NANO-bonding areas; self-assemblying one or more NANO-elements; and bonding the NANO-elemen... | 1. A memory device, comprising an array of memory cells disposed in rows and columns and constructed over a substrate, each memory cell comprising a first signal electrode, a second signal electrode, and a nano-layer disposed in the intersecting region between the first signal electrode and the second signal electrode;... | This application claims priority to Provisional Application 60/560,053 filed Apr. 6, 2004, the content of which is incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND The present invention relates to arrays of NANO-electronic devices. The success of the PC, networking, and communications-product markets has been driven largely by Mo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to arrays of NANO-electronic devices. The success of the PC, networking, and communications-product markets has been driven largely by Moore's Law, which says that IC density doubles every 18 months. Experts predict that CMOS scaling will continue to follow Moore's L... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Systems and methods are disclosed to process a semiconductor substrate by fabricating a first layer on the substrate using macroscale semiconductor fabrication techniques; fabricating a second layer above the first layer having one or more NANO-bonding areas; self-assemblying one or more NANO-elemen... | 20050223 | 20080212 | 20051020 | 79459.0 | 1 | MANDALA, VICTOR A | NANO-ELECTRONIC MEMORY ARRAY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,414 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for intelligibility measurement of audio announcement systems | A measurement system and method combine an audio announcement system with a plurality of spaced apart wirelessly coupled devices which evaluate speech intelligibility of audio output from loudspeakers of the audio announcement system. Processing can take place at some or all of the devices as well as at a common contro... | 1. A system comprising: a plurality of fixedly mountable acoustic sensors; and circuits coupled to respective acoustic sensors including circuitry for evaluating intelligibility of audio received by the respective acoustic sensors and generating an indicator of intelligibility on a per acoustic sensor basis. 2. A syste... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/740,200 filed Dec. 18, 2003 and entitled, “Intelligibility Measurement of Audio Announcement Systems.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention pertains to systems and methods of evaluating the quality o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>It has been recognized that speech being projected or transmitted into a region is not necessarily intelligible merely because it is audible. In many instances such as sports stadiums, airports, public buildings and the like, speech delivered into a region may be loud enough to be heard but it ma... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an intelligibility evaluation system in accordance with the invention; FIG. 2A is a block diagram illustrative of a device incorporating one or more ambient condition sensors and one or more acoustic sensors and usable in the system of FIG. 1 ; F... | 20050223 | 20081007 | 20050929 | 98246.0 | 0 | AZAD, ABUL K | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTELLIGIBILITY MEASUREMENT OF AUDIO ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,439 | ACCEPTED | Modular shoe | A modular shoe includes an upper with an upper side and a lower side, a chassis releasably arranged in an interior of the upper, and a plurality of studs. Each stud is releasably attached to the chassis through the lower side of the upper. The lower side of the upper is clamped between the chassis and at least one of t... | 1. A modular article of footwear, comprising: an upper comprising a lower side; a chassis releasably disposed in an interior of the upper; and a plurality of studs, wherein each stud is releasably attached to the chassis through an aperture formed in the lower side of the upper. 2. The article of footwear of claim 1, w... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to and the benefit of German patent application serial number 102004011680.6, filed on Mar. 10, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a modular shoe and com... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Similar to other sports shoes, studded shoes, such as soccer shoes, are currently mass produced. During the early days of the game of soccer, the shoes were individually manufactured by a craftsman. The shoemaker did not only take the specific anatomy of the player into account, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This problem is solved by a modular studded shoe including at least three essential modules or components. The first module is an upper that, in one embodiment, is shaped like a sock and encompasses a wearer's foot from all sides. In contrast to known studded shoes, however, the upp... | 20050223 | 20080805 | 20050915 | 61133.0 | 1 | KAVANAUGH, JOHN T | MODULAR SHOE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,455 | ACCEPTED | Variable-length encoding method, variable-length decoding method, storage medium, variable-length encoding device, variable-length decoding device, and bit stream | The present invention correctly decodes data encoded with a variable-length encoding method that improves the compression ratio. The variable-length encoding method encodes a unit data composed of a plurality of sub-data while referencing a parameter table, and includes: an initialization step in which the parameter ta... | 1. A decoding method that decodes coded unit data with reference to a parameter table, the coded unit data being obtained by encoding a unit data, the unit data composed of a plurality of sub-data, the method comprising: obtaining information related to the parameter table; setting the parameter table to initial values... | This is a divisional application of Ser. No. 10/476,647, filed on Nov. 4, 2003 which is a national stage application of PCT International Application No. PCT/JP03/03035, filed Mar. 13, 2003. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to variable-length encoding methods, their corresponding variable-length decoding m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In recent years, formats such as JPEG for still images and MPEG for moving images have been standardized as techniques for compressing and decompressing pictures due to efforts toward creating international standards for image encoding schemes. The MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) encoding... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to improve the compression efficiency variable-length encoding methods used in such areas as image compression. Another object of the present invention is to correctly decode data that is encoded by a variable-length encoding method having impro... | 20050224 | 20060808 | 20050721 | 91168.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, JOHN B | VARIABLE-LENGTH ENCODING METHOD, VARIABLE-LENGTH DECODING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, VARIABLE-LENGTH ENCODING DEVICE, VARIABLE-LENGTH DECODING DEVICE, AND BIT STREAM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,463 | ACCEPTED | Substrate for liquid crystal display, liquid crystal display having the same, and method of manufacturing the same | The invention relates to a substrate for a liquid crystal display used in a display section of an information apparatus, a liquid crystal display having the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. There is provided a substrate for a liquid crystal display which achieves good display quality with reduced manufactu... | 1. A substrate for a liquid crystal display, comprising: pixel regions arranged in the form of a matrix on a base substrate; a plurality of first bus lines formed on the base substrate in parallel with each other; a first insulation film formed on the first bus lines; a plurality of second bus lines formed in parallel ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a substrate for a liquid crystal display used for a display section of an information apparatus, a liquid crystal display having the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, liquid cry... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a substrate for a liquid crystal display used for a display section of an information apparatus, a liquid crystal display having the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a substrate for a liquid crystal display that provides good display quality with reduced manufacturing steps, a liquid crystal display having the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. The above-described object is achieved by a sub... | 20050223 | 20100406 | 20050721 | 72809.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, DUNG T | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HAVING A REFLECTIVE ELECTRODE FORMED ON AN ORGANIC RESIN FILM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,467 | ACCEPTED | Solid pharmaceutical dosage formulation | The present invention provides a pharmaceutical dosage formulation, and more particularly, to a pharmaceutical dosage formulation comprising an HIV protease inhibitor. | 1. A pharmaceutical dosage form comprising an undissolved form of (2S,3S,5S)-2-(2,6-Dimethylphenoxyacetyl)amino-3-hydroxy-5-[2S-(1-tetrahydro-pyrimid-2-onyl)-3-methylbutanoyl]-amino-1,6-diphenylhexane (ABT-378; lopinavir) in a therapeutically effective amount. 2. The dosage form according to claim 1 further comprising ... | This application claims priority to the following applications and is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/925,442 filed on Aug. 25, 2004, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/498,412 filed on Aug. 28, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present inve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Millions of people around the world are suffering from HIV/AIDS, and millions more are likely to become infected each year. Many medications are currently available for the treatment of HIV/AIDS including HIV protease inhibitors (PI's), nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Surprisingly, it has been discovered that by formulating an undissolved form of a PI (in particular lopinavir and a lopinavir/ritonavir combination) in a pharmaceutical dosage form, all of the aforementioned disadvantages associated with dosage forms containing a dissolved PI can be... | 20050223 | 20130219 | 20050630 | 80414.0 | 6 | CRUZ, KATHRIEN ANN | SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMULATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,548 | ACCEPTED | Direct recharge injection of underground water reservoirs | An underground porosity water storage reservoir minimizes the impacts on surface uses of the reservoir site. Furthermore, a method of operating an underground porosity storage reservoir minimizes damage to the reservoir due to injecting sediment-laden water or water that is chemically incompatible with the porous mater... | 1. A subsurface water storage system for receiving and storing substantially sediment-free water from a surface water body containing sediment-laden water, the subsurface water storage system comprising: an underground porosity storage reservoir storing water, the underground porosity storage reservoir including an und... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/547,496, filed Feb. 24, 2004, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This application relates generally to a method of operating a water storage facility and more particularly to a method of o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is becoming increasingly difficult, both in terms of cost and site availability, to construct conventional open reservoirs for the storage of water. Such reservoirs typically require the construction of a dam across a river, thereby flooding vast expanses of land upstream of t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Against this backdrop the present invention has been developed. The present invention includes a subsurface water storage system for receiving and storing substantially sediment-free water from a surface water body containing sediment-laden water. The subsurface water storage system... | 20050223 | 20070320 | 20050825 | 97920.0 | 1 | SINGH, SUNIL | DIRECT RECHARGE INJECTION OF UNDERGROUND WATER RESERVOIRS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,587 | ACCEPTED | On-board inert gas generation system with compressor surge protection | A valve assembly includes a nitrogen enriched airflow control valve, a first stage surge control valve and a second stage surge control valve respectively arranged in a passage downstream of an air separation module, and in first and second surge control passages. The valves are in a ganged relationship or connected to... | 1. An on-board inert gas generation system comprising: first and second compressors in fluid communication with one another; an air separation module with a passageway fluidly connecting the air separation module with the second compressor, the second compressor fluidly arranged between the air separation module and th... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an on-board inert gas generation system. Specifically, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for increasing the pressurized air provided to an air separation module of the system. On-board inert gas generation systems are increasingly used in aircraft to p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an on-board inert gas generation system. Specifically, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for increasing the pressurized air provided to an air separation module of the system. On-board inert gas generation systems are increasingly used in a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An on-board inert gas generation system of one example of the present invention provides first and second compressors in fluid communication with one another. A heat exchanger is fluidly connected between the first and second compressors. The heat exchanger is arranged in a ram air ... | 20050224 | 20071127 | 20060824 | 85337.0 | B01D5322 | 0 | HOPKINS, ROBERT A | ON-BOARD INERT GAS GENERATION SYSTEM WITH COMPRESSOR SURGE PROTECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,064,590 | ACCEPTED | Female condom | An improved female condom apparatus includes a pouch that has a wall, an open end, a closed end and a frame. The frame is positioned proximate the open end of the pouch and extends around a perimeter of the open end. An anchoring device is located within the pouch proximate the closed end to secure the condom in positi... | 1. An improved female condom apparatus comprising: a pouch having a wall that defines an open end and a closed end; an anchoring device secured within the pouch proximate the closed end; and a harness including a resilient center strap, the strap having a first end secured to the closed end of the pouch and a second en... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/547,403, filed Feb. 24, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention concerns an improved female condom. More particularly, the invention concerns a female condom... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention concerns an improved female condom. More particularly, the invention concerns a female condom having resilient strap and/or a harness/G-string type assembly. The harness or a portion thereof is operable to provide a clamping action ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention concerns an improved female condom that includes a condom and a harness. The condom includes a pouch that has a wall that defines an open end, a closed end. A frame may also be provided proximate the open end. Specifically, if present, the frame is positioned p... | 20050224 | 20080701 | 20050908 | 95950.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, CAMTU TRAN | FEMALE CONDOM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,612 | ACCEPTED | ENERGY ABSORBING AIRFRAME FOR A VERTICAL LIFT VEHICLE | An airframe includes an energy absorbing structure with a frame, a beam mounted to the frame at a rotational joint and a collapsible member. In response to reaching a predetermined threshold load value during a high sink rate impact event, the collapsible member will collapse under an aft section of the upper deck. The... | 1. A method of enabling energy attenuation during an impact event comprising the steps of: providing an airframe structure capable of at least partially plastically deforming about a rotational failure location about which the airframe structure hinges in response to an impact event above a predetermined severity. 2. (... | This invention was made with government support under Contract No.: DAAH10-03-02-0003 awarded by the Department of the Army. The government therefore has certain rights in this invention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an airframe, and more particularly to an airframe structure which atten... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an airframe, and more particularly to an airframe structure which attenuates energy during a high sink rate impact event and minimizes the potential that high mass components may enter the crew compartment. In order to survive high sink rate impac... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An airframe includes an energy absorbing structure according to the present invention located generally above the occupied compartments. The energy absorbing structure generally includes a frame, a beam mounted to the frame at a rotational joint and a collapsible member. The beam is... | 20050224 | 20070403 | 20061102 | 66219.0 | B64C2700 | 0 | BAREFOOT, GALEN L | ENERGY ABSORBING AIRFRAME FOR A VERTICAL LIFT VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B64C | 2,005 | |
11,064,627 | ACCEPTED | Display device featuring a reduced amount of time for detecting video input signals | A display device includes a plurality of video input interfaces. The display device also includes a display controller coupled to the plurality of video input interfaces. The display controller determines a sequence in which the plurality of video input interfaces are scanned for a video signal. The display controller ... | 1. A method performed by a display device, the method comprising: in response to activity information associated with one or more video input interfaces included in a plurality of video input interfaces, determining a sequence in which the plurality of video input interfaces are scanned for a video signal. 2. The metho... | BACKGROUND The description herein relates generally to information handling systems (“IHSs”) and more particularly to display devices that are coupled to IHSs. As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option is an in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The description herein relates generally to information handling systems (“IHSs”) and more particularly to display devices that are coupled to IHSs. As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One opt... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Accordingly, a method and a display device for detecting a video signal in a reduced amount of time is provided. The method includes determining a sequence in which a plurality of video input interfaces are scanned for a video signal. The method provides for determining the sequence in response to a... | 20050224 | 20081007 | 20060824 | 75402.0 | G06F300 | 0 | PEYTON, TAMMARA R | DISPLAY DEVICE FEATURING A REDUCED AMOUNT OF TIME FOR DETECTING VIDEO INPUT SIGNALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,064,696 | ACCEPTED | Universal pry bar | A pry bar tool having independent components, including a fulcrum, multiple and different handles, and multiple bar ends, said handles and bar ends selectively and releasably attachable to the fulcrum to accommodate different pry bar tasks. | 1. A fulcrum for assisting in performing prying tasks comprising: a bottom having a portion of which is curved to allow pivotal movement of the fulcrum about a surface; a rearward end adapted to allow releasable interconnection of one or more handles with the fulcrum; and an upper portion adapted to releasably engage o... | RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/777,278 entitled “Universal Pry Bar” filed on Feb. 11, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a tool commonly used in construction and/or demolition, generically referred to as a pry bar, and more particularly i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>A pry bar in accordance with the present invention includes a bar end portion, a fulcrum portion and a handle portion. The bar end portion typically (but not necessarily) has a flat leading edge that can be inserted under a member secured to a support, e.g. a to-be-removed floorboard... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an objective of the present invention to provide an assembly of tool components that can be discriminately assembled together to selectively construct any of a variety of different pry bars to accommodate a variety of pry bar tasks. In a preferred embodiment, the thr... | 20050222 | 20060124 | 20050811 | 63405.0 | 0 | WILSON, LEE D | UNIVERSAL PRY BAR | MICRO | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,755 | ACCEPTED | Thermal processing apparatus and thermal processing method | In a thermal processing apparatus irradiating a substrate with light from a lamp for heating the substrate, an opening is formed in a reflector for mounting a camera unit. The camera unit images three portions of an auxiliary ring supporting the substrate, for obtaining the position of the center of the auxiliary ring ... | 1. A thermal processing apparatus capable of heating a substrate with light, comprising: a lamp irradiating said substrate with said light; a ring enclosing the outer edge of said substrate and outwardly spreading from said outer edge; and an image pickup system capturing images of a plurality of portions of said ring.... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a division under 37 C.F.R. §1.53(b) of prior application Ser. No. 10/394,895, filed Mar. 21, 2003 by Toshiyuki KOBAYASHI, et al., entitled THERMAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND THERMAL PROCESSING METHOD, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique of heating a substrate with light. 2. Description of the Background Art As the requirement for refinement of a device such as a semiconductor device is increased, a rapid thermal process (hereinafter abbreviat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is intended for a technique for reducing displacement between a substrate and an auxiliary ring thereby suppressing overlaps and rendering the overlaps constant for improving temperature uniformity of the substrate in heating. A thermal processing apparatus acc... | 20050201 | 20080513 | 20050707 | 93328.0 | 0 | FUQUA, SHAWNTINA T | THERMAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND THERMAL PROCESSING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,812 | ACCEPTED | Temporary surveillance system | A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed... | 1. An unmanned portable surveillance system, the system comprising: a base configured for placement on the ground and said base having a weight sufficient to substantially prevent movement thereof by hand; at least one camera positioned above the base at a height sufficient to put it substantially out of reach of a per... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/799,577, filed Mar. 11, 2004, which is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/127,017, filed Apr. 19, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,709,171, which is a continuation application of U.S. application ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to surveillance systems and more specifically relates to a temporary surveillance and security system. 2. Description of the Related Art Surveillance systems for monitoring remote installations are well known, and typically ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a surveillance system which is especially advantageous for temporary use where a conventional surveillance system would be undesirable, such as at a construction site, outdoor concert event, or political rally. The system is transportable to the site i... | 20050224 | 20070911 | 20051013 | 69679.0 | 2 | MATHEWS, ALAN A | TEMPORARY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,848 | ACCEPTED | Packet transmission device and packet transmission method | A packet transmission device that is connected to a plurality of communication lines, and transmits a packet received, includes a failure detecting unit that monitors a condition of the communication lines, and detects a failure in the communication lines; and a packet transmitting unit that transmits, when the failure... | 1. A packet transmission device that is connected to a plurality of communication lines, and transmits a packet received, the packet transmission device comprising: a failure detecting unit that monitors a condition of the communication lines, and detects a failure in the communication lines; and a packet transmitting ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packet transmission device and a packet transmission method that is connected with a plurality of communication lines and that transmits received packets, and more particularly, to a packet transmission device and a packet transmis... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packet transmission device and a packet transmission method that is connected with a plurality of communication lines and that transmits received packets, and more particularly, to a packet transmission device and a pac... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to solve at least the above problems in the conventional technology. A packet transmission device according to one aspect of the present invention, which is connected to a plurality of communication lines, and transmits a packet received, inc... | 20050225 | 20090609 | 20060518 | 69616.0 | H03M1300 | 0 | MERANT, GUERRIER | PACKET TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND PACKET TRANSMISSION METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,064,849 | ACCEPTED | Control device and method for a vibratory machine | This invention relates to a control unit for an unbalanced mass adjusting device in a vibration generator, in particular in a soil compaction machine, having an adjusting cylinder which is hydraulically adjustable to adjust a relative position of contrarotating unbalanced masses in the vibration generator, having a con... | 1. A control unit for an unbalanced mass adjusting device in a vibration generator, in particular in a soil compaction machine, having an adjusting cylinder which is hydraulically adjustable to adjust a relative position of contrarotating unbalanced masses in the vibration generator, a control valve for adjusting the a... | This invention relates to a control unit for an unbalanced mass adjusting device in a vibration generator, in particular in a device for controlling the direction of travel of a soil compaction machine. This invention also relates to a process for controlling an unbalanced mass adjusting device in a vibration generator... | 20050225 | 20090728 | 20050908 | 73259.0 | 0 | LEE, DOUGLAS S | CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR A VIBRATORY MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,064,967 | ACCEPTED | Method of manufacturing ceramic package sealing structure and ceramic package having said sealing structure | The invention provides a ceramic package, a ceramic package having such a sealing structure and a fabrication method of thereof. In the ceramic package, a wall layer made of a plurality of laminated ceramic sheets and having a cavity formed in a central portion thereof is stacked on a top of a base layer made of a plur... | 1-10. (canceled) 11. A method for fabricating a ceramic package having a cavity, comprising the following steps of: applying metal paste on a wall layer of the ceramic package to form a metal layer around the cavity; coating a glass layer on an interference between the wall layer and the metal layer; heat treating the ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ceramic package, and more particularly to a sealing structure in a ceramic package which has a glass layer coated around a metal layer, which is attached on a ceramic wall layer around a cavity, to reinforce the bonding force betwe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ceramic package, and more particularly to a sealing structure in a ceramic package which has a glass layer coated around a metal layer, which is attached on a ceramic wall layer around a cavity, to reinforce the bonding... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made to solve the foregoing problems and it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a sealing structure in a ceramic package which has a glass layer coated around a metal layer, which is attached on a ceramic wall layer around a cavi... | 20050225 | 20060214 | 20050630 | 72510.0 | 0 | LAM, CATHY FONG FONG | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CERAMIC PACKAGE SEALING STRUCTURE AND CERAMIC PACKAGE HAVING SAID SEALING STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,064,979 | ACCEPTED | Detachable surfboard fin system | A system for attaching fins to surfboards that utilizes fixing elements embedded in the body of the board, the elements having slots that receive footings extending from the end of the fin. The footings are removably secured by a passive wedge clip fixing system, enabling fins to be removed for transport or upon damage... | 1. A surfboard fin insert, comprising: a single unitary insert body defining first and second footing receptacles, the footing receptacles being longitudinally spaced from each other when the insert body is engaged with the surfboard, wherein each footing receptacle is generally wedge-shaped. 2. The insert of claim 1, ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to detachable surfboard fin systems. BACKGROUND Detachable surfboard fins have been provided for various reasons, including ease of finishing the surfboard before the otherwise interfering fins are installed, and replacing damaged fins without having to rep... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Detachable surfboard fins have been provided for various reasons, including ease of finishing the surfboard before the otherwise interfering fins are installed, and replacing damaged fins without having to replace the entire surfboard. The present invention is directed to an improved, lightweight... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A surfboard fin insert includes a single unitary insert body defining first and second footing receptacles. The footing receptacles are longitudinally spaced from each other when the body is engaged with the surfboard. In some embodiments the insert body includes a fin surface defin... | 20050224 | 20070227 | 20060824 | 97908.0 | B63B100 | 0 | VASUDEVA, AJAY | DETACHABLE SURFBOARD FIN SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B63B | 2,005 | |
11,065,037 | ACCEPTED | Anchor sheet and attachment devices | A method and apparatus for connecting anchor sheets to each other and/or to a floor. The approach includes using attachment pieces which fit into an area of reduced Thickness of the anchor sheet which surround a cut away of the anchor sheet. In one embodiment, the attachment pieces are corners which overlap areas of re... | 1-28. (canceled) 29. An anchor sheet for use in a subfloor for detachable attachment to a decorative covering, the anchor sheet comprising: a plastic sheet having a thickness of between 0.020 inches and 0.75 inches, the sheet having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being substantially covered in ... | This invention concerns improvements to attach a flexible but relatively rigid anchor sheet for use under carpets or other decorative coverings as described in current inventor's U.S. application Ser. No. 08/850,726 filed May 2, 1997, 09/008,565 filed Jan. 16, 1998 and 09/008,584 filed Jan. 16, 1998. This application i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The earlier cases by the same inventor Pacione disclose an anchor sheet which can be supplied as a small or large module, with or without a pre-attached decorative covering These earlier cases also disclose the anchor sheet as a modular unit which can form a contiguous mass of an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The current invention relates to attachment devices for such modular anchor sheets which when abutting or overlapped can be held to the underlying floor by the use of the attachment devices or glued together by use of the attachment devices so as to form totally or partially free fl... | 20050225 | 20080610 | 20050825 | 58617.0 | 0 | KATCHEVES, BASIL S | ANCHOR SHEET AND ATTACHMENT DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,038 | ACCEPTED | Heat stabilized sub-stoichiometric dielectrics | A sub-stoichiometric oxide, nitride or oxynitride layer in an optical stack, alone or in direct contact with one or two stabilizing layers, stabilizes the optical properties of the stack. The stabilizing layer(s) can stabilize the chemistry and optical properties of the sub-stoichiometric layer during heating. The chan... | 1. An optical stack comprising a sub-stoichiometric layer in direct contact with a stabilizing layer, wherein the sub-stoichiometric layer consists of a homogeneous sub-stoichiometric composition selected from the group consisting of oxides, nitrides and oxynitrides, where the sub-stoichiometric composition comprises a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to sub-stoichiometric dielectric materials. In particular, the present invention relates to sub-stoichiometric dielectric material layers used in optical stacks formed on transparent substrates. 2. Discussion of the Background Sub-stoic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to sub-stoichiometric dielectric materials. In particular, the present invention relates to sub-stoichiometric dielectric material layers used in optical stacks formed on transparent substrates. 2. Discussion of the Backgrou... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an optical stack containing a sub-stoichiometric dielectric layer whose characteristics are controlled to stabilize the optical properties (e.g., transmission and reflection) of the stack. In embodiments, the sub-stoichiometric layer can be directly co... | 20050225 | 20090324 | 20050825 | 95131.0 | 0 | XU, LING X | HEAT STABILIZED SUB-STOICHIOMETRIC DIELECTRICS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,153 | ACCEPTED | Coordinate measuring apparatus and method for measuring a workpiece | A method for measuring a workpiece to be measured includes the following steps: measuring measurement points on the surface of a workpiece (7) to be measured using a measuring device; evaluating the measured measurement points in such a manner that a predetermined desired geometry of the workpiece to be measured and an... | 1. A method for measuring a workpiece, the method comprising the steps of: measuring measurement points on the surface of said workpiece utilizing a measuring apparatus to obtain measured measurement points; evaluating said measured measurement points so as to map a pregiven desired geometry and an actual geometry defi... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation application of international patent application PCT/EP 2003/007976, filed Jul. 22, 2003, and claiming priority from German application 102 40 307.4, filed Aug. 31, 2002, and the entire content of both applications is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE I... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method of the kind described above has already been known for some time from the state of the art and is characterized by those working in the field as a “best fit adaptation”. Usually, the desired geometry, which is to be checked on the workpiece to be measured, is pregiven. T... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention proceeds from the known adaptation methods so that it is an object of the invention to provide such an adaptation method with which a pregiven desired geometry and an actual geometry of the workpiece to be measured can be mapped one atop the other when the form of the ... | 20050225 | 20070320 | 20050728 | 98763.0 | 0 | WASHBURN, DOUGLAS N | COORDINATE MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A WORKPIECE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,199 | ACCEPTED | Method for implementing a fractional sample rate converter (F-SRC) and corresponding converter architecture | An up-sampled data stream, upsampled times a factor P, is generated by the input block providing signal samples having a frequency rate, while an intermediate data stream is generated by a Rate Adapting Stage providing signal samples adapted to an intermediate frequency rate. An output data stream is delivered by a fin... | 1-14. (canceled) 15. A method for implementing an L:M Fractional Sample Rate Converter (F-SRC), for controlled and direct insertion and cancellation of samples in a processed data stream, the method comprising: receiving an input data stream (DATA_IN) by an input block, processing L signal samples (x(m)) having an inpu... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a method for the Implementation of a Fractional Sample Rate Converter (F-SRC), based on a controlled, direct insertion/cancellation of samples in a processed data stream. In particular, the method according to the present invention is applicable both to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Sample Rate Converters (SRC) are important VLSI (Very Large Scale of Integration) devices used in many segments of the consumer market, such as Car Audio, Home Video/Home Theatre, Hi-Fi, and need to adapt the sample rates used by some standards to the rates required by emerging s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a method for the Implementation of a Fractional Sample Rate Converter (F-SRC) having a overall very low complexity, and having such respective features as to overcome the drawbacks mentioned with reference to the prior art. The method... | 20050224 | 20061031 | 20050825 | 92339.0 | 0 | MAI, LAM T | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A FRACTIONAL SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER (F-SRC) AND CORRESPONDING CONVERTER ARCHITECTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,335 | ACCEPTED | Ion chromatography system using catalytic gas elimination | A liquid chromatographic system is provided including catalytically combining hydrogen and oxygen gases in the chromatography eluent stream in a catalytic gas elimination chamber, to form water and thereby reduce the gas content in the eluent stream. Also, a liquid ion chromatographic system in which the effluent from ... | 1. A chromatographic method comprising the steps of: (a) injecting sample ionic species into an aqueous eluent stream, (b) chromatographically separating said sample ionic species in said eluent stream by flowing the same through chromatographic separation medium, (c) detecting said separated sample ionic species in sa... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Since it was introduced in 1975, ion chromatography has become a widely used analytical technique for the determination of anionic and cationic analytes in various sample matrices. In ion chromatography, dilute solutions of acids, bases, or salts are commonly used as the electrolytes in chro... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Since it was introduced in 1975, ion chromatography has become a widely used analytical technique for the determination of anionic and cationic analytes in various sample matrices. In ion chromatography, dilute solutions of acids, bases, or salts are commonly used as the electrol... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment of the invention, a chromatographic method is provided including the steps of (a) injecting sample ionic species into an aqueous eluent stream, (b) chromatographically separating said sample ionic species in said eluent stream by flowing the same through chromatogr... | 20050223 | 20080212 | 20060824 | 90999.0 | B01D1508 | 0 | THERKORN, ERNEST G | ION CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM USING CATALYTIC GAS ELIMINATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,065,336 | ACCEPTED | Stationary exercise bicycle | A novel stationary exercise bicycle and method for exercising on that bicycle is disclosed. The novel bicycle, comprising a frame having front and rear sockets, a seat mounted into the rear socket, and a handlebar mounted in the front socket, can advantageously be adjusted so that a rider can adopt different riding pos... | 1. A method of exercising by simulating different bicycle riding conditions on a stationary exercise bicycle, the stationary exercise bicycle comprising a rigid frame with inter-engaging multiple upstanding posts forming at least one fixed triangulated structure, a pedal assembly, a seat adjustably mounted on the frame... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 10/086,662, filed Feb. 28, 2002, which is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 09/672,179, filed Sep. 28, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,468,185 to Johnny Goldberg, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 09/019,352,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Having a stationary exercise bicycle capable of simulating mountain bike riding is valuable. This invention relates to a stationary exercise bicycle which is sturdy and comfortable for use during extended periods of pedaling while standing or sitting or a combination thereof and thus capable of m... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invented stationary exercise bicycle seeks to avoid the disadvantages associated with conventional stationary exercise bicycles. According to the invention, the stationary exercise bicycle comprises a stable frame. Additionally, the frame comprises a front socket and a rear socket, and front and... | 20050223 | 20081125 | 20050915 | 85451.0 | 9 | CROW, STEPHEN R | STATIONARY EXERCISE BICYCLE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,516 | ACCEPTED | Micro matrix ion generator for analyzers | A source of ions for an analyzer includes a reservoir for containing a liquid, a manifold having a plurality of nozzles, a conduit connecting the reservoir to the manifold and a counter electrode having a potential different between the counter electrode and the nozzles to enable liquid to be ejected from the nozzles i... | 1. An electrospray device for spraying a liquid in a mass spectrometer ion source, comprising: (a) a reservoir for containing a liquid, (b) a manifold in fluid communication with said reservoir having a plurality of conical tips. 2. The electrospray device of claim 1, further comprising: (c) an electrode for producing ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. 120 of prior U.S. application Ser. No. 09/505,910 filed Feb. 17, 2000, the disclosure of the prior application is considered part of and incorporated by reference in the disclosure of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONS <EOH>1. Field of the Inventions The present inventions relate to methods and apparatus for producing ions, and have particular application to structures and methods including micro-electronic micro-structures used for producing ions from liquids, for example to produce ions for mass ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONS <EOH>Methods and apparatus are described for improving the production of ions from bulk liquids and other materials, for example for use in mass spectrometers and other analyzers, and providing for greater control and redundancy in ion delivery systems. One or more aspects of these meth... | 20050223 | 20061003 | 20050630 | 68745.0 | 0 | WELLS, NIKITA | MICRO MATRIX ION GENERATOR FOR ANALYZERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,528 | ACCEPTED | Multi-function trailer apparatus | A trailer apparatus configured to be pulled behind a first vehicle includes a first or larger trailer and a second or smaller trailer. The first or larger trailer is configured to be pulled behind the first vehicle. The second or smaller trailer is configured to fit into the first trailer. The first or larger trailer c... | 1. A trailer apparatus configured to be pulled behind a first vehicle, the trailer apparatus comprising: a first trailer configured to be pulled behind the first vehicle; and a second trailer configured to fit into the first trailer such that the second trailer is also pulled along with the first trailer. 2. The traile... | The present application is based on and claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/547,482, filed Feb. 25, 2004, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to trailers. More particularly, the present invention... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Small motorized vehicles are widely used for hunting, fishing, trail riding, and other recreational activities. They are also frequently used in law enforcement, conservation, lawn care, farming, and other work related activities. Examples of such small motorized vehicles include... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A multi-function trailer is provided which includes a large trailer and a small trailer which fit together when it is desired to move both the large and small trailers as a single unit, along with one or more ATV's, snowmobiles, other small vehicles or other cargo. When desired, for... | 20050224 | 20091201 | 20050901 | 94552.0 | 0 | LOWE, MICHAEL S | MULTI-FUNCTION TRAILER APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,559 | ACCEPTED | Interior layout of an aircraft cabin | This layout shows a set or assembly of aircraft seats to outfit an aircraft cabin, comprising at least two columns of neighboring seats. The seats are arranged one behind the other in each of the columns of seats. Moreover, each seat can be converted into a sleeper so as to present a considerably stretched out sleeping... | 1. Set or assembly of aircraft seats for outfitting an aircraft cabin comprising at least two columns of neighboring seats, with the seats arranged one behind the other in each of the columns of seats and each seat being convertible into a sleeper so as to present a considerably stretched out sleeping surface, characte... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to French Application No. 04.01958, filed Feb. 26, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/560,609, filed Apr. 9, 2004, the entire content of both of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Inven... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention involves the interior layout of an aircraft cabin. 2. Discussion of the Background The scope of this invention is the interior layout of aircraft used for passenger transport and in particular, commercial aircraft operated by airlines. In s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In particular, this invention involves the business class and first class sections in which passengers can travel in the stretched out position. Document EP-1 364 874 displays an individual module for the aircraft passenger, which combined with other similar modules, permits occupyi... | 20050225 | 20080122 | 20050929 | 60177.0 | 1 | COLLINS, TIMOTHY D | INTERIOR LAYOUT OF AN AIRCRAFT CABIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,616 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle and trailer mounted hitch alignment apparatus | A hitch alignment apparatus is provided for mounting on a motor vehicle and a trailer for facilitating the hitching of a motor vehicle to a trailer. The vehicle and trailer mounted hitch alignment apparatus includes a motor-vehicle-mounted trailer alignment unit for attachment to a rear portion of the motor vehicle and... | 1. A hitch alignment apparatus for mounting on a motor vehicle and a trailer , comprising: a motor-vehicle-mounted trailer alignment unit for attachment to a rear portion of the motor vehicle, wherein said motor-vehicle-mounted trailer alignment unit includes a first clamp assembly for clamping onto the rear portion of... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority based upon my copending Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/549,885, filed Mar. 4, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to devices for aligning a vehicle-mounted trailer ball with a tra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to devices for aligning a vehicle-mounted trailer ball with a trailer-mounted ball receiver and, more particularly, to a device which includes one alignment portion mounted on the vehicle and another alignment port... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To achieve the foregoing and other advantages, the present invention, briefly described, provides a hitch alignment apparatus for mounting on a motor vehicle and a trailer for facilitating the hitching of the motor vehicle to the trailer. The vehicle and trailer mounted hitch alignm... | 20050224 | 20070424 | 20050908 | 65482.0 | 0 | ARCE, MARLON ALEXANDER | VEHICLE AND TRAILER MOUNTED HITCH ALIGNMENT APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,656 | ACCEPTED | Fitting with sequential sealing action | A fitting for making connections with a pipe includes a coupling body having an inside surface defining a bore for receiving a pipe. A ring is fitted over the coupling body for sealing and mechanically connecting the coupling body to the pipe. An axisymmetrical main seal is formed on the inside surface of the coupling ... | 1. A fitting for making connections with a pipe, comprising: a coupling body having an inside surface defining a bore for receiving a pipe; a ring fitting over said coupling body for sealing and mechanically connecting said coupling body to the pipe; an axisymmetrical main seal formed on said inside surface of said cou... | BACKGROUND The present disclosure generally relates to fluid fittings and, more particularly, to an improved fitting with sequential sealing action. In one embodiment, a fitting includes a connector body having a sleeve that receives a tube or pipe therein and includes a plurality of radially extending seals for sealin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present disclosure generally relates to fluid fittings and, more particularly, to an improved fitting with sequential sealing action. In one embodiment, a fitting includes a connector body having a sleeve that receives a tube or pipe therein and includes a plurality of radially extending seal... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with one aspect, a fitting is provided for making connections with a pipe. More particularly, in accordance with this aspect, the fitting includes a coupling body having an inside surface defining a bore for receiving a pipe. A ring is fitted over the coupling body for sealing and mech... | 20050224 | 20090818 | 20060824 | 79940.0 | F16L1314 | 0 | DUNWOODY, AARON M | FITTING WITH SEQUENTIAL SEALING ACTION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16L | 2,005 | |
11,065,671 | ACCEPTED | Ultrasonic surgical shears and method for sealing a blood vessel using same | An ultrasonic surgical shears includes an ultrasonic surgical blade, a clamping arm operable to open and close toward the blade, and a tissue pad attached to the clamping arm. A method for sealing a blood vessel of a patient includes obtaining an ultrasonic surgical shears and positioning the blood vessel between the b... | 1. A method for sealing a blood vessel of a patient comprising the steps of: a) obtaining an ultrasonic surgical shears including an ultrasonic surgical blade, a clamping arm operable to open and close toward the blade, and a tissue pad attached to the clamping arm; b) disposing the blood vessel between the blade and t... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/548,308, filed on Feb. 27, 2004, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. This application contains subject matter related to co-owned patent application Ser. No. 1... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Ultrasonic surgical instruments are known which include ultrasonic surgical shears having an ultrasonic surgical blade, a clamping arm operable to open and close toward the blade, a tissue pad attached to the clamping arm and including a 0.033 square-inch clamping surface area, a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A first method of the invention is for sealing a blood vessel of a patient and includes steps a) through d). Step a) includes obtaining an ultrasonic surgical shears including an ultrasonic surgical blade, a clamping arm operable to open and close toward the blade, and a tissue pad ... | 20050224 | 20120522 | 20050901 | 86905.0 | 2 | SEVERSON, RYAN J | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL SHEARS AND METHOD FOR SEALING A BLOOD VESSEL USING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,681 | ACCEPTED | Tamper-resistant container with tamper-evident feature and method of forming the same | A tamper-resistant container with tamper-evident features which includes a cover portion defining a outwardly extending peripheral flange, a base portion defining an upper peripheral edge, a hinge joining the outwardly extending peripheral flange with the base portion and an engagement mechanism for maintaining the per... | 1. A tamper-resistant/evident container comprising: a) a cover portion defining a outwardly extending peripheral flange; b) a base portion defining an upper peripheral edge forming at least in part an upwardly projecting bead extending substantially about the perimeter of the base portion and configured to render the o... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) The subject application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/895,687 filed Jul. 21, 2004, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/489,093 filed Jul. 21, 2003, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject invention is directed to containers and packaging, and more particularly, to containers and packaging that incorporate tamper-resistant and tamper-evident features. 2. Background of the Related Art Disposable containers for packaging, distrib... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>The present invention meets the aforementioned needs, while also improving upon and solving problems associated with previous containers by providing, among other things, a tamper-resistant container with tamper-evident features (also referred to herein as a “tamper-resistant/evide... | 20050224 | 20060711 | 20050825 | 60572.0 | 3 | NGO, LIEN M | TAMPER-RESISTANT CONTAINER WITH TAMPER-EVIDENT FEATURE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,781 | ACCEPTED | Spring energized desktop stapler | A desktop stapler uses a spring to store energy to install staples by impact blow. The force required to fasten papers together is reduced. A very compact mechanism is used, including a dual coil power spring with a nested lever. A multi-function base provides a sloped front all the way to down to a desk top surface to... | 1. A stapling device, comprising: a body and a handle pivotably attached to the body wherein the handle has a rest position where the handle is pivoted to a farthest position away from the body, the handle has a pre-release position where the handle is pivoted toward the body, and the handle has a re-set position inter... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation application of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/443,854, filed May 23, 2003, whose entire contents are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to desktop staplers. More precisely the present invention disclos... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a common desktop stapler a striker is linked directly to a handle so that pressing the handle ejects a staple out and through a stack of papers. Three distinct forces must be overcome: breaking off the staple from the rack of staples, piercing the papers, and folding the stapl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the present invention a desktop stapler includes improvements to increase ease of use and modes of use. A spring is linked to a striker so that when the striker is raised and suddenly released the stored energy of the spring drives a staple through a stack of papers to be fastene... | 20050224 | 20070220 | 20050630 | 99411.0 | 4 | CHUKWURAH, NATHANIEL C | SPRING ENERGIZED DESKTOP STAPLER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,872 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for providing enhanced messages on common control channel in wireless communication system | A method and apparatus for providing new configurations for transmitting control information between a mobile terminal and a network using a common control channel (CCCH) logical channel/transport channel. The new configurations enable messages to be sent that are larger than currently allowed and the availability of t... | 1. A method of transmitting control information from a mobile terminal to a network, the method comprising: receiving a first message, the first message including information indicating at least one available configuration for transmitting a second message, the second message including at least a portion of the control... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60/576,214 filed on Jun. 1, 2004, and 60/589,630, filed on Jul. 20, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhancing the signaling between a mobile communication device and a network. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for providing new configurations for transm... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for enhancing the signaling between a mobile communication device and a network. Specifically, the invention is directed to a method and apparatus for providing new configurations for transmitting control information betwee... | 20050225 | 20090825 | 20051201 | 96768.0 | 12 | THOMPSON, JR, OTIS L | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED MESSAGES ON COMMON CONTROL CHANNEL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,923 | ACCEPTED | INBRED CORN LINE WBB53 | An inbred corn line, designated WBB53, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line WBB53, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line WBB53 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line WBB53 with itself or another corn line. The invention... | 1. A seed of corn inbred line designated WBB53, wherein a representative sample of seed of said line was deposited under NCIMB No. 41356. 2. A corn plant, or a part thereof, produced by growing the seed of claim 1. 3. A corn plant, or a part thereof, having all the physiological and morphological characteristics of the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a new and distinctive corn inbred line, designated WBB53. All publications cited in this application are herein incorporated by reference. There are numerous steps in the development of any novel, desirable plant germplasm. Plant breeding begins with the anal... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a new and distinctive corn inbred line, designated WBB53. All publications cited in this application are herein incorporated by reference. There are numerous steps in the development of any novel, desirable plant germplasm. Plant breeding begins w... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention there is provided a novel inbred corn line designated WBB53. This invention thus relates to the seeds of inbred corn line WBB53, to the plants or parts thereof of inbred corn line WBB53, to plants or parts thereof having all the physiological and morpholog... | 20050225 | 20070123 | 20060831 | 98288.0 | A01H500 | 0 | IBRAHIM, MEDINA AHMED | INBRED CORN LINE WBB53 | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01H | 2,005 | |
11,065,988 | ACCEPTED | Capacitor having metal electrode and method of fabricating the same | In a method of fabricating a capacitor, an interlayer insulating layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A contact plug penetrating the interlayer insulating layer is formed. An oxidation barrier layer and a molding layer are sequentially formed on the semiconductor substrate having the contact plug and the inter... | 1. A capacitor comprising: an interlayer insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate; a contact plug penetrating the interlayer insulating layer; an oxidation barrier layer on the contact plug and the interlayer insulating layer; a conductive layer pattern penetrating the oxidation barrier layer to come into contact ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2004-25725, filed on Apr. 14, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a se... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same and, more particularly to a capacitor having a metal electrode and a method of fabricating the same. 2. Description of the Related Art Semiconductor memory devic... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a capacitor and a method of fabrication thereof in which an interface reaction between the lower electrode and the contact plug is prevented to thereby prevent or mitigate increase in contact resistance. One embodiment of the invention provides a capac... | 20050225 | 20080219 | 20051020 | 99677.0 | 1 | WEISS, HOWARD | METHOD OF FABRICATING CAPACITOR HAVING METAL ELECTRODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,065,999 | ACCEPTED | TEMPORARY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM | A surveillance system is provided including a platform having a plurality and variety of cameras or sensors mounted thereto, and a base enclosure adapted to accommodate a power supply, a variety of electronics and other equipment for controlling and providing power to the surveillance equipment. The base is constructed... | 1. A transportable unmanned surveillance system comprising: a base weighing more than about 1000 pounds, the base comprising concrete, a hollow enclosure configured to maintain the system in an upright freestanding position, and a first opening and a second opening, the base further comprising a cover plate that is con... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/799,577, filed Mar. 11, 2004, which is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/127,017, filed Apr. 19, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,709,171, which is a continuation application of U.S. application ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to surveillance systems and more specifically relates to a temporary surveillance and security system. 2. Description of the Related Art Surveillance systems for monitoring remote installations are well known, and typically ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a surveillance system which is especially advantageous for temporary use where a conventional surveillance system would be undesirable, such as at a construction site, outdoor concert event, or political rally. The system is transportable to the site i... | 20050224 | 20060613 | 20060608 | 69679.0 | G03B1700 | 2 | MATHEWS, ALAN A | TEMPORARY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,005 | |
11,066,007 | ACCEPTED | Reactive mesogenic charge transport compounds | The invention relates to new reactive mesogenic compounds with charge transport properties comprising at least two thiophene groups, their use as semiconductors or charge transport materials, in optical, electro-optical or electronic devices like for example liquid crystal displays, optical films, organic field effect ... | 1. A compound of formula I P-Sp-X-A1-(Z1-A2)m-R I wherein P is a polymerisable or reactive group, Sp is a spacer group or a single bond, X is a linkage group or a single bond, A1 and A2 are independently of each other 1,4-phenylene or thiophene-2,5-diyl which is optionally substituted with one or more groups R1, R1 has... | This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/547,068 filed Feb. 25, 2004. FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates to new reactive mesogenic compounds with charge transport properties comprising at least two thiophene groups. The invention further relates to their u... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Organic materials have recently shown promise as the active layer in organic based thin film transistors and organic field effect transistors [see H. E. Katz, Z. Bao and S. L. Gilat, Acc. Chem. Res., 2001, 34, 5, 359]. Such devices have potential applications in smart cards, security tags and the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to compounds of formula I in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"? P-Sp-X-A 1 -(Z 1 -A 2 ) m -R I in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae" end="tail"? wherein P is a polymerisable or reactive group, Sp is a spacer group or a single bo... | 20050225 | 20100309 | 20050825 | 72889.0 | 0 | WU, SHEAN CHIU | REACTIVE MESOGENIC CHARGE TRANSPORT COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,056 | ACCEPTED | Methods for manufacturing optical modules using lead frame connectors | Methods of manufacturing optical transceiver modules using lead frame connectors that connect optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards are disclosed. The lead frame connector includes an electrically insulating case having a first part separated from a second part and a plurality of conductors that are electric... | 1. A method of manufacturing an optical transceiver module, the method comprising: positioning a lead frame connector for attachment to an optical sub-assembly of the optical transceiver module, the lead frame connector comprising a plurality of electrically isolated conductors disposed within an electrically insulatin... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a Continuation-in-Part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/810,040, filed on Mar. 26, 2004 and entitled “Methods for Manufacturing Optical Modules Using Lead Frame Connectors”, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. The Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to optical transceiver modules. More specifically, the present invention relates to dual-segment molded lead frame connectors used to connect an optical sub-assembly to a printed circuit board in an optical tra... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to methods for manufacturing or assembling optical transceiver modules using lead frame connectors that electrically and mechanically connect optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards. The lead frame connectors enable optical... | 20050225 | 20070821 | 20051110 | 98894.0 | 0 | BEVERIDGE, RACHEL E | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL MODULES USING LEAD FRAME CONNECTORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,165 | ACCEPTED | Printhead integrated circuit adapted for adhesive bonding | A printhead integrated circuit suitable for bonding to a mounting surface of an ink manifold using an adhesive is provided. The printhead integrated circuit comprises: a plurality of nozzles formed on a front side of the printhead integrated circuit; a plurality of ink supply channels for supplying ink from a backside ... | 1. A printhead integrated circuit suitable for bonding to a mounting surface of an ink manifold using an adhesive, said printhead integrated circuit comprising: a plurality of nozzles formed on a front side of the printhead integrated circuit; a plurality of ink supply channels for supplying ink from a backside of the ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a method of bonding substrates together, and a substrate adapted therefore. It has been developed primarily for maximizing bonding of microscale substrates to other substrates, whilst avoiding traditional surface abrasion techniques. CO-PENDING APPLICATIONS The following... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known that surfaces bond better using liquid adhesives if the surfaces are first roughened. Surface roughening increases the surface area available for bonding to the liquid adhesive, which significantly increases the adhesive bond strength. Typically, surface rougheni... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a first aspect, there is provided a method of bonding a first substrate to a second substrate, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first substrate having a plurality of etched trenches defined in a first bonding surface; (b) providing a second substrate having a s... | 20050228 | 20071030 | 20060831 | 89870.0 | B41J2135 | 0 | JACKSON, JUANITA DIONNE | PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ADAPTED FOR ADHESIVE BONDING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,005 | |
11,066,225 | ACCEPTED | Lithium secondary battery | A lithium secondary battery is provided with a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte prepared by dissolving a solute in a non-aqueous solvent wherein a positive electrode active material of said positive electrode is composed of lithium-manganese composite oxide having a spinel structu... | 1. A lithium secondary battery provided with a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte prepared by dissolving a solute in anon-aqueous solvent, wherein a positive electrode active material of said positive electrode is composed of lithium-manganese composite oxide having a spinel structu... | RELATED APPLICATION The priority applications Numbers Japanese Patent Applications 2004-53672 and 2005-4851 upon which this application is based are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a lithium secondary battery provided wit... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a lithium secondary battery provided with a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte prepared by dissolving a solute in a non-aqueous solvent, and is characterized in that deterior... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is, in a lithium secondary battery provided with a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte prepared by dissolving a solute in a non-aqueous solvent, to improve the non-aqueous electrolyte in order to suppress an incr... | 20050225 | 20080826 | 20050901 | 62258.0 | 0 | WEINER, LAURA S | LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,302 | ACCEPTED | LED replacement for fluorescent lighting | The present invention provides several embodiments of an elongate hollow tubular or solid rod lighting device including a plurality of LEDs therewith and appropriate electrical componentry, and serving as a direct replacement for a conventional fluorescent light tube in a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture. The ... | 1. An LED lighting unit for replacing a conventional fluorescent tube between the opposed electrical receptacles of a conventional fluorescent lighting fixture, comprising: a hollow, rigid, translucent tube having a first end and a second end opposite said first end; a first end cap disposed upon said first end of said... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to electrical lighting devices and systems, and more particularly to a lighting device comprising a series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated within a clear or translucent tube or rod configured for installation in a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to electrical lighting devices and systems, and more particularly to a lighting device comprising a series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated within a clear or translucent tube or rod configured for insta... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a series of embodiments of a replacement lighting unit for a conventional high voltage fluorescent lighting fixture, with the present lighting device utilizing a number of relatively low voltage light emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce the desired ligh... | 20050228 | 20061003 | 20051013 | 66479.0 | 1 | HUSAR, STEPHEN F | LED REPLACEMENT FOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,401 | ACCEPTED | Game call striker | A game call striker for frictionally interacting with a prior art game call. The game call striker includes a striker member that outwardly extends from a body portion. The body portion comprising first and second sound chambers, the first sound chamber including an insert sized to frictionally receive a base end of th... | 1. A game call striker for frictionally interacting with a prior art game call, the game call striker comprising: a body portion, and an elongated striker member that outwardly extends from a first end of the body portion, said striker member having an outer surface, the body portion further comprising a second end opp... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS U.S. Provisional Application for Patent No. 60/548,312, filed Mar. 1, 2004, with title “Game Call Striker” which is hereby incorporated by reference. Applicant claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. Par. 119(e)(i). Statement as to rights to inventions made under federally sponsor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to game calls useful by hunters, photographers and game-watchers and the like to reproduce yelps, cackles, purrs, clucks and so on, to attract wild turkeys. More particular, the present invention relates to a game ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a game call striker for frictionally interacting with a prior art game call. The game call striker of the present invention generally includes a body portion and a striker member that outwardly extends from the body portion. The body portion incl... | 20050225 | 20070710 | 20050901 | 64512.0 | 1 | LEGESSE, NINI F | GAME CALL STRIKER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,414 | ACCEPTED | AC light emitting diode and AC LED drive methods and apparatus | An AC LED package and circuits are disclosed along with an AC LED driver. The AC LED circuit may include as few as one LED or an array of anti-parallel LEDs driven with AC power sources and AC LED drivers at various voltages and frequencies. The AC LEDs are pre-packaged in various forms and materials and designed for m... | 1. A lighting system comprising: two or more LED circuits each LED circuit having at least two diodes connected to each other in opposing parallel relation, at least one of which such diodes is an LED; at least one capacitor being connected to and being part of each opposing parallel LED circuit, the capacitor having o... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/547,653, filed Feb. 25, 2005 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/559,867, filed Apr. 6, 2004, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to light emitt... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) and LED drivers. The present invention specifically relates to alternating current (“AC”) driven LEDs, LED circuits and AC drive circuits and methods. 2. Description of the Related... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one broad aspect of the invention a lighting system is provided having two or more LED circuits. Each LED circuit has at least two diodes connected to each other in opposing parallel relation, at least one of which such diodes is an LED. At least one capacitor is connec... | 20050225 | 20090210 | 20071129 | 73146.0 | H05B4124 | 1 | VU, DAVID HUNG | AC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND AC LED DRIVE METHODS AND APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,005 | |
11,066,594 | ACCEPTED | Immunization of dairy cattle with chimeric GapC protein against Streptococcus infection | The recombinant production of Gap4, a chimeric GapC plasmin binding protein comprising the entire amino acid sequence of the Streptococcus dysgalactiae GapC protein in addition to unique amino acid sequences from the Streptococcus parauberis and Streptococcus agalactiae GapC proteins, is described. Also described is th... | 1. A method of detecting Streptococcus antibodies in a biological sample, comprising: (a) reacting said biological sample with a multiple epitope fusion polypeptide comprising more than one Streptococcus GapC epitope from more than one Streptococcus species, under conditions which allow said Streptococcus antibodies, w... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/211,247, filed Jun. 12, 2000, from which application priority is claimed under 35 USC § 119(e)(1) and which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invent... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Mastitis, an infection of the mammary gland usually caused by bacteria or fungus, results in major economic losses to the dairy industry yearly. Among the bacterial species most commonly associated with mastitis are various species of the genus Streptococcus, including S. aureus, S. uberis, (unty... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention provides GapC multiple epitope fusion proteins and polynucleotides encoding the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multiple epitope fusion polypeptide comprising the general structural formula (I): in-line-formulae description=... | 20050225 | 20070821 | 20050630 | 61280.0 | 0 | LUCAS, ZACHARIAH | IMMUNIZATION OF DAIRY CATTLE WITH CHIMERIC GAPC PROTEIN AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INFECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,615 | ACCEPTED | Laser system with short pulse characteristics and its methods of use | A laser system that includes a diode pump source. A frequency doubled solid state visible laser is pumped by the diode pump source and produces a pulsed laser output with a train of pulses. Resources provide instructions for the creation of the pulsed output, with on and off times that provide for substantial confineme... | 1. A laser system, comprising: a diode pump source; and a frequency doubled solid state visible laser pumped by the diode pump source, the frequency double solid state visible laser producing an pulsed laser output; and resources that provide instructions for the creation of the pulsed output that has a train of pulses... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to laser systems, and their methods of use, that produce short and controlled pulse width trains, and more particularly to frequency doubled, cw laser systems, and their methods of use, that produce visible pulse trains of the approp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to laser systems, and their methods of use, that produce short and controlled pulse width trains, and more particularly to frequency doubled, cw laser systems, and their methods of use, that produce visible pulse trains o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved system, and its methods of use, that produces short and controlled pulse width trains. Another object of the present invention is to provide a frequency doubled, cw laser system that produces short and control... | 20050224 | 20100810 | 20060824 | 90727.0 | H01S310 | 1 | LIPITZ, JEFFREY BRIAN | LASER SYSTEM WITH SHORT PULSE CHARACTERISTICS AND ITS METHODS OF USE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01S | 2,005 | |
11,066,732 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor component having at least one organic semiconductor layer and method for fabricating the same | A semiconductor component has at least one organic semiconductor layer. The component also includes at least one protective layer for at least partially covering the at least one organic semiconductor layer to protect against environmental influences. The at least one protective layer contains a proportion of an alkane... | 1. A semiconductor component comprising: at least one organic semiconductor layer; at least one protective layer for at least partially covering the at least one organic semiconductor layer, the at least one protective layer containing a proportion of an alkane with CnH2n+1 and n greater than or equal to 15. 2. The sem... | This application claims priority to German Patent Application 102004010094.2, which was filed Feb. 27, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a semiconductor component having at least one organic semiconductor layer and to a method for fabricating the same. BACKGROUND A ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A more or less long service life of the electric circuits, depending on the particular application, is required for electronic products based on organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and circuits to be commercially viable. The best circuit properties are achieved using bottom-contact architect... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The aspect of the invention provides an apparatus and a method that is highly resistant to moisture or with which a corresponding apparatus can be fabricated. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, this aspect is achieved by a semiconductor component having at least... | 20050225 | 20071204 | 20050908 | 95294.0 | 0 | NIKMANESH, SEAHVOSH J | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,782 | ACCEPTED | SAFE AND ARM DEVICE AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICE INCORPORATING SAFE AND ARM DEVICE | A safe and arm (S&A) device is disclosed. The device utilizes a no-fire separation distance and a mechanical configuration of primary explosive/booster explosive and secondary explosive to establish a safe mode. While in safe mode, the device would allow no more than 1 in 1 million detonation transfers to occur from pr... | 1. A safe-and-arm device for an explosive device, the safe-and-arm device comprising: a delay housing including a primary explosive or a booster explosive at an output end, the delay housing movable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the primary explosive or the booster explosive ... | FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to safe and arm devices for explosives. BACKGROUND Safe and Arm (S&A) devices are used to prevent an explosive device's main charge from inadvertently detonating, e.g., while stored or handled. These devices allow the explosive to detonate when desired or intended, e.g., w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Safe and Arm (S&A) devices are used to prevent an explosive device's main charge from inadvertently detonating, e.g., while stored or handled. These devices allow the explosive to detonate when desired or intended, e.g., when delivered to a target. Two military specifications set forth standards t... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An exemplary safe-and-arm device is disclosed for an explosive device, and comprises a delay housing including a primary explosive or a booster explosive at an output end, the delay housing movable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the primary explosive or the ... | 20050228 | 20080318 | 20080117 | 77237.0 | F42C102 | 0 | LEE, BENJAMIN P | SAFE AND ARM DEVICE AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICE INCORPORATING SAFE AND ARM DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F42C | 2,005 | |
11,066,909 | ACCEPTED | Blade sharpening for electric shavers | Apparatus, kits, and methods for sharpening electric shavers having rotary and reciprocating-type cutting members are disclosed. A sharpening apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an applicator tray or other applicator means, and an abrasive material configured to abr... | 1. Apparatus for sharpening an electric shaver having a housing, a movable cutting member, and a stationary cutting member, said sharpening apparatus comprising: an applicator tray releasably mountable to the housing; and an abrasive material releasably stored within said applicator tray, said abrasive material configu... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of electric shavers. More specifically, the present invention pertains to apparatus, kits, and methods for sharpening electric shavers having rotary and reciprocating-type cutting members. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electric shavers for use in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electric shavers for use in personal hygiene applications generally comprise a rotary or reciprocating drive shaft that drives a movable cutting member against a stationary screen. A spring or other biasing mechanism biases the cutting member against the inner surface of the scre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention pertains to sharpening apparatus, kits, and methods for sharpening an electric shaver having rotating and reciprocating-type cutting members. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for sharpening an electric shaver having a housing, a... | 20050225 | 20060919 | 20050630 | 57645.0 | 0 | ALIE, GHASSEM | BLADE SHARPENING FOR ELECTRIC SHAVERS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,066,978 | ACCEPTED | Shoulder implant for glenoid replacement and methods of use thereof | The invention features a glenoid (shoulder socket) implant prosthesis, a humeral implant prosthesis, devices for implanting glenoid and humeral implant prostheses, and methods of their use for the treatment an injured or damaged shoulder. | 1. An inset glenoid implant comprising a body portion having (i) a smooth concave lateral articulating surface adapted to be engaged by a humeral component, and (ii) a convex or flat medial surface adapted for positioning within a cavity reamed in the glenoid and adapted for securing within said glenoid cavity, wherein... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of total shoulder replacement. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention provides a glenoid shoulder implant, a humeral implant, and devices for preparing the glenoid and humeral head for joint replacement. Shoulder replacement surgery is currently used ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a glenoid shoulder implant, a humeral implant, and devices for preparing the glenoid and humeral head for joint replacement. Shoulder replacement surgery is currently used to treat patients suffering from disabling pain due to worn or damaged shoulder joint... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the invention features an inset glenoid shoulder implant that is implanted within the glenoid vault, thereby allowing circumferential cortical support along the rim of the prosthesis, which improves fixation strength in comparison to current glenoid implants. Another ... | 20050225 | 20110830 | 20060831 | 58503.0 | A61F240 | 1 | GHERBI, SUZETTE JAIME J | SHOULDER IMPLANT FOR GLENOID REPLACEMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,067,007 | ACCEPTED | Baby diaper changing station | A diaper changing station includes a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces. The support platform is hingedly fixable at an edge with respect to a wall to move between an open position and a closed position against the wall. A panel is configured to overlie and ... | 1. A diaper changing station comprising: a support platform configured for supporting a child and having a bottom surface and side surfaces; a panel structure covering the support platform bottom surface and being configured to engage the bottom surface and side surfaces of the support platform; a lip formed around at ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an apparatus for changing the diapers of an infant or toddler. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Apparatuses for changing the diapers of a baby or for “changing a baby” and other small children not yet toilet trained, have become widely used, such as in public restrooms... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Apparatuses for changing the diapers of a baby or for “changing a baby” and other small children not yet toilet trained, have become widely used, such as in public restrooms, to assist a parent or other child supervisor when changing a baby's diapers. Such baby diaper changing ap... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The diaper changing station, in accordance with the present invention, includes a base and a support platform hingeably mountable to the base to move between an opened and a closed position against a wall. The support platform has an upper surface for supporting a child and has a bo... | 20050225 | 20070828 | 20050630 | 81818.0 | 1 | CONLEY, FREDRICK C | BABY DIAPER CHANGING STATION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,030 | ACCEPTED | Wavelength power equalization by attenuation in an optical switch | A method for equalizing optical signal power in a group of optical signals transmitted through an optical switch in an optical transmission system. In one embodiment a group of optical signals is input into an optical switch having at least one movable mirror array with a plurality of reflectors formed thereon, the opt... | 1. A method for equalizing optical signal power in a group of optical signals transmitted through an optical switch in an optical transmission system, the method comprising: inputting a group of optical signals into an optical switch; defining a user selected power range; and attenuating selected optical signals in the... | TECHNICAL FIELD The invention described herein relates to methods and apparatus for achieving selective power attenuation in the optical signals passing through optical switches. In particular, such selective attenuation is used to accomplish optical power balancing (or equalization) among the optical signals passing t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>As is well known, fiber optic technology is a rapidly growing field with vastly expanding commercial applicability. As with all technologies, fiber optic technology is faced with certain practical difficulties. In long haul optical transmission systems, optical signal power loss causes unpredicta... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an apparatus and method for achieving a more uniform optical power distribution among a group of optical channels by attenuating optical power in the selected optical channels to provide improved signal balancing across the... | 20050224 | 20061128 | 20050714 | 63005.0 | 0 | CONNELLY, MICHELLE R | WAVELENGTH POWER EQUALIZATION BY ATTENUATION IN AN OPTICAL SWITCH | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,118 | ACCEPTED | Backlight module having a truss type structure | A backlight module having a truss type structure comprises a plurality of truss type members, a reflector and at least a light source. The truss members and the light source positioned on the truss type structure. In a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, the truss type structure disclosed in this invention is used as a... | 1. A backlight module, comprising: a truss type structure including a plurality of truss members; a reflector disposed on a first side of said truss type structure; and a light source disposed on said reflector. 2. The backlight module according to claim 1, wherein said truss members are jointed by a method selected fr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a backlight module, particularly one with a truss type structure. 2. Description of the Related Art Liquid crystal display (LCD) TV has long become the mainstream of the market, and as a result, the sizes thereof are being made large... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a backlight module, particularly one with a truss type structure. 2. Description of the Related Art Liquid crystal display (LCD) TV has long become the mainstream of the market, and as a result, the sizes thereof are bein... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an LCD backlight module with reduced weight and better bending strength. The LCD backlight module with a truss type structure, designed in line with the spirit of the present invention, comprises a plurality of truss members, a ref... | 20050225 | 20070320 | 20060831 | 81859.0 | F21V3300 | 0 | TSO, LAURA K | BACKLIGHT MODULE HAVING A TRUSS TYPE STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,005 | |
11,067,119 | ACCEPTED | Lenticular card and processes for making | A process for making a lenticular card including: providing an imaged transparent sheet having a first smooth side and a second side with a lenticulated region, the transparent sheet optionally having at least one printed image area on the first smooth side and a moisture cure adhesive layer over the printed image area... | 1. A process for making a lenticular card comprising: providing an imaged transparent sheet having a first smooth side and a second side with a lenticulated region, the transparent sheet having at least one printed image area on the first smooth side and a moisture cure adhesive layer over the printed image areas and n... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) of International Application Serial No. PCT/US01/46682 filed 2 Nov. 2001 and published in English as WO 02/40291 A2 on 23 May 2002, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/245,404 filed 2 Nov. 2000, which applicat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The ability to litho-print a lenticular lens using a conventional off-set printing press configured with a UV Lamp is known in the art, see for example U.S. Pat. No. 6,073,854 below. The ability to adhere the printed lens to other plastic substrates and obtain a destructive bond ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, processes are provided for the preparation of lenticular articles including: A process for making a lenticular card comprising: providing an imaged transparent sheet having a first smooth side and a second side with a lenticulated region, th... | 20050225 | 20060711 | 20050630 | 60498.0 | 1 | HASAN, MOHAMMED A | LENTICULAR CARD AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,180 | ACCEPTED | Means for and methods of using a selected energy factor to apply a paper coating | A continuous output system makes paper coating by combining an emulsifier with ASA particles having a mean average size in the low to sub-micron region. A turbine, pump, blender or other device exposes the ASA to a number of repeated episodes of high shear until the resulting ASA is in the form of particles having a me... | 1. An apparatus for preparing a sizing emulsion, comprising: a mixing chamber for combining a sizing agent and an emulsifier; a mixing head in said mixing chamber for imparting an energy factor to said sizing agent and said emulsifier to form an emulsion, said energy factor being greater than 361; a recycling loop for ... | This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/755,239, filed Jan. 5, 2001, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/136,677, filed Aug. 19, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,207,719. This invention relates to means for and methods of using a selected energy factor to apply an ASA sizing or coa... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the attached drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram of my relatively simple prior art system for activating or inverting polymer; FIG. 2 is a manifold block for use in the system of FIG. 1 ; FIGS. 3-4 are two views of a... | 20050225 | 20100706 | 20050630 | 70579.0 | 0 | METZMAIER, DANIEL S | MEANS FOR AND METHODS OF USING A SELECTED ENERGY FACTOR TO APPLY A PAPER COATING | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | ||||
11,067,185 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparatus for testing disruption of a vagal nerve | Method and apparatus for disrupting a gastric vagal nerve in the gastroesophageal region and testing the function and disruption of the vagal nerve. In one example embodiment, a treatment device applies ultrasound at a high energy level, such as high intensity focused ultrasound, to a vagal nerve to disrupt it and then... | 1. A method for testing the function of a gastric vagal nerve of a patient, the method comprising: positioning an energy delivery device within the esophagus adjacent a vagal nerve, the vagal nerve being located outside the esophagus wall; delivering a high level energy from the energy delivery device sufficient to dis... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/389,236, titled “Methods and Apparatus for Treatment of Obesity,” filed Mar. 14, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the present invention is methods and devices for treating obesity, a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Obesity has become an ever-increasing health problem. While such voluntary weight reduction programs as dieting and exercise have been helpful for some, many obese persons have required surgery to address their obesity problem. Two such surgical procedures are vertical banded gas... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The preferred embodiment of the present invention uses an elongate device that outputs energy to disrupt the function of the vagal nerve from within the esophagus and then applies at least one of a variety of tests to determine whether the vagal nerve has been disrupted. By monitori... | 20050224 | 20080930 | 20051027 | 79667.0 | 0 | MORALES, JON ERIC C | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING DISRUPTION OF A VAGAL NERVE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,209 | ACCEPTED | Magnetic sensor assembly, terrestrial magnetic detection device, element assembly and mobile terminal apparatus | A magnetic sensor assembly comprising magnetic detection elements is provided. In a magnetic sensor assembly 100 according to the present invention, a magnetic detection element 140 is fixed to a base member 110 and, by having the base member 110 stand upright, it is possible to stand the magnetic detection element 140... | 1. A magnetic sensor assembly comprising a magnetic detection element having electrodes and a base member on which the magnetic detection element is fixed, the magnetic sensor assembly characterized in that the base member has a first surface which is substantially parallel to a surface of the magnetic detection elemen... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an assembly comprising an element and a base member, and particularly relates to an assembly including at least one magnetic detection element. BACKGROUND In recent years, the use of mobile terminal apparatuses, such as cellular phones or PDAs (Personal Digital As... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In recent years, the use of mobile terminal apparatuses, such as cellular phones or PDAs (Personal Digital Assistances), has been spreading explosively, and there have been active movements to add a variety of functions to such mobile terminal apparatuses in order to expand their uses. Convention... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a novel technology for equipping a magnetic detection device with a plurality of magnetic detection elements. In order to achieve the above object, a mode of the present invention relates to a magnetic sensor assembly compri... | 20050228 | 20070206 | 20060119 | 94946.0 | G01B714 | 0 | PATIDAR, JAY M | MAGNETIC DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G01B | 2,005 | |
11,067,236 | ACCEPTED | Food press | A food press having an upper handle rotatably connected to a lower handle. A press chamber and a slicer chamber are formed in the lower handle, and a press foot and a slicer foot are pivotally connected to said upper chamber and positioned to engage the press chamber and slicer chamber when the upper and lower handles ... | 1. A food press, comprising: an upper handle rotatably connected to a lower handle; a first chamber in said lower handle, said first chamber having a bottom with a plurality of holes forming a pattern; a second chamber in said lower handle, said second chamber having a plurality of blades; a first foot pivotally connec... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a food press and especially to a hand-held food press, such as a garlic press. Hand-held food presses, such as a garlic press, are well known in the art and typically comprise pivotally connected upper and lower handles. The lower handle is provided with a pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a food press and especially to a hand-held food press, such as a garlic press. Hand-held food presses, such as a garlic press, are well known in the art and typically comprise pivotally connected upper and lower handles. The lower handle is provid... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These needs and other needs are satisfied by the present invention, which comprises a food press having an upper handle rotatably connected to a lower handle. First and second chambers are formed in the lower handle, and first and second feet are pivotally connected to the upp... | 20050225 | 20071120 | 20060831 | 98021.0 | A47J3706 | 0 | FRANCIS, FAYE | FOOD PRESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47J | 2,005 | |
11,067,349 | ACCEPTED | Radiation-emitting semiconductor element and method for producing the same | This invention describes a radiation-emitting semiconductor component based on GaN, whose semiconductor body is made up of a stack of different GaN semiconductor layers (1). The semiconductor body has a first principal surface (3) and a second principal surface (4), with the radiation produced being emitted through the... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. Method for producing a radiation-emitting semiconductor component whose semiconductor body includes a stack of different III-V nitride semiconductor layers configured to emit radiation, wherein the semiconductor body has a first principal surface and a second principal surface, with at least a portio... | This invention relates to a radiation-emitting semiconductor component pursuant to the preamble of Patent claim 1 and a method for producing it pursuant to the preamble of Patent claim 8 or 18. Radiation-emitting semiconductor components based on GaN are disclosed, for example, by U.S. Pat. No. 5,210,051. Such semicond... | 20050225 | 20100406 | 20051222 | 94617.0 | 0 | REAMES, MATTHEW L | RADIATION-EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,067,472 | ACCEPTED | Integrated semiconductor laser diode module and manufacturing method of the same | Improving the lifetime of an integrated semiconductor laser diode module into which a GaN semiconductor laser diode and a GaP semiconductor laser diode are integrated, and the lasing properties of the laser diodes. Prior to a joining step of an LD 1 wafer that is made of a nitride semiconductor structure formed on a Ga... | 1. An integrated semiconductor laser diode module comprising: a first semiconductor laser diode having a first resonator; and a second semiconductor laser diode having a second resonator whose length is different from a length of the first resonator, wherein the first laser diode is joined to the second laser diode in ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an integrated semiconductor laser diode module and a manufacturing method thereof. More specifically, it relates to an integrated semiconductor laser diode module having a long lifetime and capable of low-threshold lasing and high o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an integrated semiconductor laser diode module and a manufacturing method thereof. More specifically, it relates to an integrated semiconductor laser diode module having a long lifetime and capable of low-threshold lasin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is made in order to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an integrated laser diode module having a long lifetime and capable of low-threshold lasing and high output operation, and to a method of manufacturing such an integrated laser diode module. In o... | 20050228 | 20100803 | 20051020 | 81044.0 | 0 | STAFFORD, PATRICK | INTEGRATED SEMICONDUCTOR LASER DIODE MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,482 | ACCEPTED | Image forming apparatus and an image forming method | Prior to the execution of a printing operation, a print preparatory operation is conducted only on a developer cartridge 4Ka out of the developer cartridges mounted to the developing unit thereby bringing the cartridge into a printable state. Therefore, the print preparatory operation is completed when the print prepar... | 1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: a latent image carrier capable of carrying thereon an electrostatic latent image; a developing unit having a plurality of cartridges which are freely mounted to and removed from said developing unit and which contain toner of a specific color; and a controller which performs a... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The disclosure of Japanese Patent Applications No. 2004-61690 and No. 2004-61693 both filed Mar. 5, 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 re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus and an image forming method positioning one of plural cartridges mounted to a developing unit at a development position and performing a printing operation in a specific color using toner in the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>By the way, in order to ensure that the images are favorably printed using toner in a developer cartridge, it is necessary to conduct in advance a print preparatory operation on the developer cartridge. The print preparatory operation is typically exemplified by an optimization proc... | 20050225 | 20071106 | 20050908 | 60416.0 | 0 | BEATTY, ROBERT B | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD USING A PLURALITY OF MONOCHROMATIC DEVELOPER CARTRIDGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,551 | ACCEPTED | Method of fabricating a pad over active circuit I.C. with frame support structure | An integrated circuit and method of fabricating the same are provided. Included are an active circuit, and a metal layer disposed, at least partially, above the active circuit. Further provided is a bond pad disposed, at least partially, above the metal layer. To prevent damage incurred during a bonding process, the af... | 1. A method for fabricating an integrated circuit, comprising: constructing an active circuit on a semiconductor platform; depositing a metal layer, at least partially, above the active circuit; and forming a bond pad, at least partially, above the metal layer; wherein the metal layer defines a frame with an outer peri... | RELATED APPLICATION(S) The present application is a divisional of an application filed Jul. 31, 2003 under application Ser. No. 10/633,021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to semiconductor integrated circuits, and more particularly to integ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Prior Art FIG. 1 illustrates an integrated circuit 100 constructed with bond pads around a periphery thereof, in accordance with the prior art. As shown, the integrated circuit 100 includes a semiconductor platform 101 . Incorporated on the semiconductor platform 101 are a centra... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 illustrates an integrated circuit constructed with bond pads around a periphery thereof, in accordance with the prior art. FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the integrated circuit of FIG. 1 taken along line 2 - 2 , showing underlying metal layers that are ... | 20050225 | 20110913 | 20050707 | 57746.0 | 0 | VU, HUNG K | METHOD OF FABRICATING A PAD OVER ACTIVE CIRCUIT I.C. WITH FRAME SUPPORT STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,587 | ACCEPTED | Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules | Nucleic acids containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotides and therapeutic utilities based on their ability to stimulate an immune response and to redirect a Th2 response to a Th1 response in a subject are disclosed. Methods for treating atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, are disclosed. | 1-18. (canceled) 19. A composition for treating an immune system deficiency that is an influenza virus infection comprising an antigen and a nucleic acid delivery complex having an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide associated with a lipid or a sterol. 20. The composition of claim 19, wherein the oligonucleotide is 8-10... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/738,652, filed Oct. 30, 1996, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/386,063, filed Feb. 7, 1995, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,194,388, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>DNA Binds to Cell Membranes and is Internalized In the 1970's, several investigators reported the binding of high molecular weight DNA to cell membranes (Lerner, R. A., W. Meinke, and D. A. Goldstein. 1971. “Membrane-associated DNA in the cytoplasm of diploid human lymphocytes”. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The instant invention is based on the finding that certain nucleic acids containing unmethylated cytosine-guanine (CpG) dinucleotides activate lymphocytes in a subject and redirect a subject's immune response from a Th2 to a Th1 (e.g. by inducing monocytic cells and other cells to p... | 20050225 | 20120306 | 20060105 | 82107.0 | A61K4800 | 0 | MINNIFIELD, NITA M | IMMUNOSTIMULATORY NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,067,622 | ACCEPTED | Silica-based coating film on substrate and coating solution therefor | A silica-based coating film having a low dielectric constant not exceeding 2.5 can be formed on the surface of a substrate to serve as a planarizing layer or an interlayer insulating layer by coating the surface with a unique coating solution containing a hydrolysis-condensation product of a polyalkoxy silane compound ... | 1. A coating solution for the formation of a silica-based coating film on the surface of a substrate which comprises, as a uniform solution: (A) an organic solvent; and (B) an organopolysiloxane, which is a hydrolysis-condensation product of a polyalkoxy silane compound represented by the general formula R14-nSi(OR2)n,... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a silica-based coating film on a substrate surface and a coating solution for the formation of a silica-based coating film on a substrate surface. More particularly, the invention relates to a silica-based coating film having a low dielectric constant formed ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a silica-based coating film on a substrate surface and a coating solution for the formation of a silica-based coating film on a substrate surface. More particularly, the invention relates to a silica-based coating film having a low dielectric cons... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention accordingly has a primary object to provide a silica-based coating film having a dielectric constant of as low as 2.5 or even lower to be useful as a planarizing surface layer or interlayer insulating layer on a substrate surface in the manufacture of semicondu... | 20050228 | 20061114 | 20050707 | 81596.0 | 0 | BRUNSMAN, DAVID M | SILICA-BASED COATING FILM ON SUBSTRATE AND COATING SOLUTION THEREFOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,771 | ACCEPTED | Device for introduction of long item | Disclosed herein is a device (such as guidewire inserter) for easily and certainly inserting a medical long item having a curved tip into a tube such as catheter and sheath. The guidewire inserter is a tubular member having therein a bore for passage of a guidewire. The tubular member has a slit cutting across the wall... | 1. A device for introduction of a long item for medical use, which is a tubular member having a bore for passage of a long item and which has a slit cutting across the wall thereof over the total length thereof, wherein said tubular member has a distal end which is constructed such that a part thereof in the circumfere... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device for introduction of a long item for medical use, such as guidewire and catheter. (The device will be referred to as inserter hereinafter.) It has been common practice to use a guidewire inserter for introduction of a catheter guidewire (long item) in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a device for introduction of a long item for medical use, such as guidewire and catheter. (The device will be referred to as inserter hereinafter.) It has been common practice to use a guidewire inserter for introduction of a catheter guidewire (l... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is a first object of the present invention to provide a device for introduction of a long item. The device permits easy insertion of a medical long item with a curved tip while straightening the curved tip during insertion. It is a second object of the present invention to provid... | 20050301 | 20080219 | 20050908 | 59116.0 | 0 | STIGELL, THEODORE J | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCTION OF LONG ITEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,822 | ACCEPTED | External mirror having indicator light | An external mirror includes an indicator light and a case with a protruding portion whose outer face is arranged more outside than an outer face of the indicator light. Even when the external mirror hits or bumps against an obstacle, the protruding portion is the first and likely only portion which hits or bumps agains... | 1. An external mirror having an indicator light, wherein the external mirror has a protruding portion whose outer face is arranged more outside than an outer face of the indicator light. 2. An external mirror as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protruding portion is provided below the indicator light. 3. An external mir... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an external mirror having an indicator light. Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-110893, filed Apr. 5, 2004, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. Description of Related Art Conventiona... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an external mirror having an indicator light. Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-110893, filed Apr. 5, 2004, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. Description of Related Art... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In consideration of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide an external mirror for preventing an indicator light from being damaged while ensuring required visibility. Therefore, the present invention provides an external mirror (e.g., a door mirror... | 20050228 | 20081111 | 20051020 | 67025.0 | 0 | CARTER, WILLIAM JOSEPH | EXTERNAL MIRROR HAVING INDICATOR LIGHT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,841 | ACCEPTED | Fuel cell heat recovering reformer and system | A fuel cell system includes a reformer for reforming fuel and generating hydrogen gas. A stack generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between the hydrogen gas and oxygen. A fuel supply unit supplies fuel to the reformer. An air supply unit supplies air to the reformer and the stack. The reformer incl... | 1. A reformer of a fuel cell system, comprising: a reformation reactor unit for reforming fuel and generating hydrogen gas; and a heat-insulating unit having a vacuum area covering the reformation reactor unit and recovering heat generated from the reformer reactor. 2. The reformer of a fuel cell system of claim 1, whe... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2004-0012967 filed on Feb. 26, 2004 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention rel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A fuel cell is generally known as an electricity generating system which directly converts chemical energy into electric energy through an electrochemical reaction between oxygen, or air containing the oxygen, and hydrogen contained in hydrocarbon-grouped materials such as methan... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention a reformer of a fuel cell system capable of effectively recovering reaction heat for forming reformed gas, and a fuel cell system employing the reformer, is provided. According to an aspect of the present invention, a reformer of a fuel cell ... | 20050226 | 20111025 | 20050901 | 88532.0 | 0 | AKRAM, IMRAN | FUEL CELL HEAT RECOVERING REFORMER AND SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,067,982 | ACCEPTED | Laterally insertable interspinous process implant | A laterally insertable spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy and other spinal ailments by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a deployable second arm that converts between a first position for insertion and a secon... | 1. An implant for relieving pain associated with the spinal column and adapted to be inserted between spinous processes, comprising: a central body; a first arm extending from the central body and adapted to be located adjacent to a side of a spinous process; a second arm having a first insertion position relative to t... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application is a division of U.S. Patent Application entitled SPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANT WITH TETHERS, having a U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/790,561 filed on Mar. 1, 2004, which is a division of U.S. Patent Application entitled SPINE DISTRACTION IMPLANT, having U.S. patent application Ser. No... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As the present society ages, it is anticipated that there will be an increase in adverse spinal conditions which are characteristic of older people. By way of example, with aging comes increases in spinal stenosis (including but not limited to central canal and lateral stenosis),... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to providing a minimally invasive implant and method for alleviating discomfort associated with the spinal column. The present invention provides for apparatus and method for relieving pain by relieving the pressure and restrictions on the aforement... | 20050228 | 20110607 | 20050630 | 83398.0 | 0 | MERENE, JAN CHRISTOP L | LATERALLY INSERTABLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,068,037 | ACCEPTED | Optical device and production method thereof | An optical device according to an embodiment of the present invention has an actuator structure. The actuator structure has a substrate, a stationary electrode, a movable electrode, an optical element, and a hole portion. The stationary electrode is provided on a surface of the substrate. The movable electrode is provi... | 1. An optical device comprising an actuator structure, wherein the actuator structure comprises: a substrate; a stationary electrode provided on a surface of the substrate; a movable electrode provided on the surface of the substrate; an optical element provided on the movable electrode; and a hole portion formed in a ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/548,877 filed on Mar. 2, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical device with an actu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical device with an actuator structure having an optical element such as a mirror, and to a production method thereof. 2. Related Background of the Invention A well-known optical device with an actuator structure is... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the optical device as described above, it is necessary to minimize an insertion loss in an operation of guiding light emerging from an optical waveguide, into another optical waveguide. There are also strong desires for reduction of a switching time by increasing a driving speed ... | 20050301 | 20061010 | 20050901 | 92690.0 | 0 | PAK, SUNG H | OPTICAL DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,068,235 | ACCEPTED | Content formatting and installation techniques | Content formatting and installation techniques are described. In an implementation, a method includes receiving one or more inputs for initiating an installation process of one or more content items and performing the installation process without user intervention. The performing of the installation process includes ob... | 1. A method comprising installing one or more content items without user intervention and for use by a application module that is executable on a client by: downloading a content package that includes a manifest from a content provider; parsing the manifest to determine a content type for each said content item; and wr... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/614,821, filed Sep. 30, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to the field of content and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Users have access to a wide range of application modules that can provide a wide variety of functionality. For example, the user may utilize one or more application modules to play audio content, browse the Internet, instant message another user, send and receive email, take notes, draft a docume... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Content formatting and installation techniques are described. In an implementation, a method includes receiving one or more inputs for initiating an installation process of one or more content items and performing the installation process without user intervention. The performing of the installation... | 20050228 | 20120814 | 20060330 | 65974.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | BUI, HANH THI MINH | CONTENT FORMATTING AND INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,068,273 | ACCEPTED | Vehicular air-conditioner providing a comfortable condition for a passenger | When a target blown air temperature TAO is in a predetermined intermediate temperature zone, a blower is automatically stopped (S80), an outside air mode is selected when the blower 8 is automatically stopped. When an outside air temperature Tam is a first predetermined temperature (15° C.) or lower, an opening degree ... | 1. An automatic control type vehicular air-conditioner for automatically controlling temperature of air blown into a vehicle compartment and flow rate of air blown into the vehicle compartment, comprising: a blower for blowing the air toward an inside of the vehicle compartment; blower controlling means for automatical... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to control of the operation of a blower and a compressor in an automatic control type vehicular air-conditioner. Further, the present invention relates to control for automatically stopping a blower in an automatic control type vehicula... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to control of the operation of a blower and a compressor in an automatic control type vehicular air-conditioner. Further, the present invention relates to control for automatically stopping a blower in an automatic control t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular air-conditioner which automatically stops a blower by automatically judging an air-conditioning condition under which a passenger wants to stop the blower. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular ... | 20050228 | 20090707 | 20050908 | 57885.0 | 0 | FORD, JOHN K | VEHICULAR AIR-CONDITIONER PROVIDING A COMFORTABLE CONDITION FOR A PASSENGER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 |
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