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11,079,468 | ACCEPTED | Control device for vehicles | There is described a remote controller for a vehicle, the remote controller comprising: a storage module for storing control data to be transmitted to an in-vehicle transceiver; a transceiver switch having a transmit mode to transmit a data signal to the in-vehicle transceiver and a receive mode to listen for an acknow... | 1. A remote controller for a vehicle, the remote controller comprising: a storage module for storing control data to be transmitted to an in-vehicle transceiver; a transceiver switch having a transmit mode to transmit a data signal to said in-vehicle transceiver and a receive mode to listen for an acknowledgement signa... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is the first application filed for the present invention. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the field of remote motor vehicle starter systems, and more particularly, to the user interface of the remote control and the communication between the transmitter and ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Most vehicles now come standard with a remote control device, and the capabilities of that device are quickly growing. It can lock and unlock doors, open the trunk, start and stop the engine, roll up and down the windows, etc. One problem commonly associated with such a device is... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide an improved remote control device for vehicles. In accordance with a first broad aspect of the present invention, there is provided a remote controller for a vehicle, the remote controller comprising: a storage module for storing control d... | 20050315 | 20110301 | 20060921 | 62102.0 | H04H700 | 1 | JIANG, YONG HANG | CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04H | 2,005 | |
11,079,552 | ACCEPTED | Novel formulation of phosphorus fertilizer for plants | Concentrated phosphorus fertilizers are disclosed that comprise a buffered composition of an organic acid and salts thereof and a phosphorous-containing acid and salts thereof. The concentrated phosphorus fertilizers can be diluted with water of pH ranging from about 6.5 to about 8.5 at ratios of concentrate to water a... | 1-24. (canceled) 25. A multiple buffered phosphorus fertilizer comprising: (i) a first buffer system comprising a phosphorous acid and a salt of a phosphorous acid; and (ii) a second buffer system comprising an organic acid and a salt of an organic acid. 26. The multiple buffered phosphorus fertilizer according to clai... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Fertilizers are added to the soil of crops or in some cases they can be applied directly to crop foliage to supply elements needed for plant nutrition. Seventeen elements are known to be essential to the health and growth of plants. Typically, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are provided... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Fertilizers are added to the soil of crops or in some cases they can be applied directly to crop foliage to supply elements needed for plant nutrition. Seventeen elements are known to be essential to the health and growth of plants. Typically, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Given the above-mentioned deficiencies and demands of fertilizers in general, and of phosphorus fertilizers in particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide phosphorus to plants in a formulation that renders phosphorus readily available to the plants under a number... | 20050310 | 20070109 | 20050818 | 63662.0 | 1 | LANGEL, WAYNE A | NOVEL FORMULATION OF PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER FOR PLANTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,640 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for associating patient an exposure related data with a radiation image | Patient identification data and/or exposure related data or a code uniquely identifying at least one of these data is transferred shortly before or during exposure to a radio-frequency tag or the like coupled to a radiation detector. Transfer may be executed through the intermediary of a reader/writer coupled to a sour... | 1. A method of associating data with a radiographic image characterized in that at least one of patient identification data and exposure related data or a code uniquely identifying at least one of said data is transferred from an identification station to an identification means coupled to a radiation detector in betwe... | The application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/569,074 filed May 7, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to radiography, computed radiography as well as digital radiography. The invention more particularly relates to a method and a system for associating data such as ide... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In addition to classical radiography systems in which a radiographic image of a patient is recorded on radiographic hard copy film, computed radiography systems based on storage phosphor technology are nowadays commonly used. In such a computed radiography system a cassette conve... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above-mentioned aspects are realized by a method as set out in claim 1 . Another aspect of the invention relates to a system as set out in the appending claims. The system comprises a workstation arranged for entering patient identification data and/or exposure related data, a r... | 20050314 | 20080408 | 20051027 | 80168.0 | 0 | BOOSALIS, FANI POLYZOS | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING PATIENT AN EXPOSURE RELATED DATA WITH A RADIATION IMAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,647 | ACCEPTED | Novel compounds as opioid receptor modulators | The present invention is directed to novel opioid receptor modulators of Formula (I). The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of disorders that may be ameliorated or treated by the modulation of opioid receptors. | 1. A compound of Formula (I) wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl(C1-6)alkyl, and heteroaryl(C1-6)alkyl; wherein when R1 is phenyl(C1-6)alkyl, phenyl is optionally fused to a heterocyclyl or cycloalkyl; wherein when R1 is C1-2alkyl, said C1-2alkyl is o... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/553,342, filed Mar. 15, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT The research and development of the invention de... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The opioid receptors were identified in the mid-1970's, and were quickly categorized into three sub-sets of receptors (mu, delta and kappa). More recently the original three types of receptors have been further divided into sub-types. Also known is that the family of opioid recep... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula (I) wherein: R 1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl(C 1-6 )alkyl, and heteroaryl(C 1-6 )alkyl; wherein aryl of aryl(C 1-6 )alkyl is optionally fused to a heterocycly... | 20050314 | 20100622 | 20050915 | 63198.0 | 6 | KOSACK, JOSEPH R | NOVEL COMPOUNDS AS OPIOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,695 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for processing magnetic particles | An apparatus and method for carrying out the affinity separation of a target substance from a liquid test medium by mixing magnetic particles having surface immobilized ligand or receptor within the test medium to promote an affinity binding reaction between the ligand and the target substance. The test medium with the... | 1. An apparatus for mixing and separating magnetic particles in a plurality of containers with liquid and said particles therein, said apparatus comprising; a first support with a linear array of mounting means spaced apart to hold one or more said containers in substantially straight parallel rows which are spaced apa... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This Application is a division of copending application Ser. No. 10/290,514, filed Oct. 8, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/771,665, filed on Jan. 30, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,500,343, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/476... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for mixing and separation of magnetic particles for the purpose of isolating substances of interest from a nonmagnetic liquid test medium. 2. Description of Related Art Magnetic separation of bio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, the affinity separation of a target substance from a liquid test medium is carried out by mixing magnetic particles bearing surface immobilized ligands or receptors to promote specific affinity binding reaction between the magnetic particles and t... | 20050315 | 20091215 | 20050721 | 66329.0 | 1 | REIFSNYDER, DAVID A | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MAGNETIC PARTICLES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,735 | ACCEPTED | Composite type thin-film magnetic head | A composite type thin-film magnetic head is provided, which comprises: a write head element; a pair of terminal pads for the write head element; a pair of lead conductors for the write head element, electrically connecting the write head element to the pair of terminal pads for the write head element; a read head eleme... | 1. A composite type thin-film magnetic head, comprising: a write head element; a pair of terminal pads for said write head element; a pair of lead conductors for said write head element, electrically connecting said write head element to said pair of terminal pads for said write head element; a read head element; a pai... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application claims priority from Japanese patent application No. 2004-103865, filed on Mar. 31, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a composite type thin-film magnetic head comprising a write head ele... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a composite type thin-film magnetic head comprising a write head element and a read head element. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, in order to satisfy the demand for larger capacity and more downsizing of a har... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a composite type thin-film magnetic head that can greatly reduce the crosstalk between the writing side and the reading side. A composite type thin-film magnetic head according to the present invention comprises: a ... | 20050315 | 20080415 | 20051006 | 62237.0 | 0 | EVANS, JEFFERSON A | COMPOSITE TYPE THIN-FILM MAGNETIC HEAD WITH REDUCED CAPACITANCE BETWEEN LEADS FOR READ AND WRITE HEAD ELEMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,744 | ACCEPTED | Cardiac activation sequence monitoring for ischemia detection | Cardiac monitoring and/or stimulation methods and systems that provide one or more of monitoring, diagnosing, defibrillation, and pacing. Cardiac signal separation is employed to detect, monitor, track and/or trend ischemia using cardiac activation sequence information. Ischemia detection may involve sensing composite ... | 1. A cardiac method, comprising: sensing a plurality of composite cardiac signals using a plurality of implantable electrodes; performing a source separation using the sensed plurality of composite signals; selecting one or more cardiac signal vectors associated with a portion of one or more cardiac activation sequence... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/631,742, filed on Nov. 30, 2004, to which priority is claimed pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e) and which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to impla... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The healthy heart produces regular, synchronized contractions. Rhythmic contractions of the heart are normally initiated by the sinoatrial (SA) node, which is a group of specialized cells located in the upper right atrium. The SA node is the normal pacemaker of the heart, typical... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to cardiac monitoring and/or stimulation methods and systems that provide monitoring, diagnosing, defibrillation therapies, pacing therapies, or a combination of these capabilities, including cardiac systems incorporating or working in cooperation w... | 20050314 | 20100914 | 20060601 | 66836.0 | A61B504 | 0 | MANUEL, GEORGE C | CARDIAC ACTIVATION SEQUENCE MONITORING FOR ISCHEMIA DETECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,079,747 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for forming images, method of managing loading of paper feed cassette in image forming apparatus, and copying machine | An image forming apparatus, such as a copying machine is provided. In the device, a predetermined period of time is measured from when an operator has specified a desired size of paper through an operation panel. A duration is measured, during which a paper feed cassette accommodating the desired-size paper specified t... | 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit for forming an image; an opening/closing portion which are operated by an operator and is required to be in a closed state at the time of the image formation by said image forming unit; and a management unit which manages said opening/closing portion on a ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an image forming apparatus, such as a copying machine, which is adapted to manage opening/closing states of opening/closing portions such as for paper feed cassettes that can be to operated by a user at the time of use. 2. Related Art Copyi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an image forming apparatus, such as a copying machine, which is adapted to manage opening/closing states of opening/closing portions such as for paper feed cassettes that can be to operated by a user at the time of use. 2. Relat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and has an object of preventing or decreasing mismatch between an operational instruction and an actual opening/closing state of each of opening/closing portions, i.e. loading/unloading of a paper feed... | 20050314 | 20081028 | 20060914 | 62730.0 | G03G1500 | 0 | NGUYEN, ANTHONY H | APPARATUS FOR FORMING IMAGES, METHOD OF MANAGING LOADING OF PAPER FEED CASSETTE IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND COPYING MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03G | 2,005 | |
11,079,898 | ACCEPTED | System and method for surgical instrument disablement via image-guided position feedback | A system for selectively disabling a surgical instrument operating in a surgical site of a region of interest of a living subject. In one embodiment, the system includes means for noninvasively placing a number of fiducial markers in an anatomic space of the region of interest of the living subject, means for pre-opera... | 1. A system for selectively disabling a surgical instrument operating in a surgical site of a region of interest of a living subject, wherein the surgical instrument has a distal end portion, comprising: a. means for noninvasively placing a number, M, of fiducial markers in an anatomic space of the region of interest o... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION This application claims the benefit, pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e), of provisional U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/555,377, filed Mar. 22, 2004, entitled “SURGICAL INSTRUMENT DISABLEMENT VIA IMAGE-GUIDED POSITION FEEDBACK,” by Robert F. Labadie, and J. Michael Fitzpatr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Radiographic imaging is often imperative for the pre-operative planning of surgical treatments for patients. Plain X-rays, computed tomography (hereinafter “CT”) images, and magnetic resonance (hereinafter “MR”) images facilitate surgical navigations. Because on their usefulness,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, in one aspect, relates to a system for selectively disabling a surgical instrument operating in a surgical site of a region of interest of a living subject, where the surgical instrument has a distal end portion. The present invention can be practiced with res... | 20050314 | 20110301 | 20051013 | 58960.0 | 0 | JAWORSKI, FRANCIS J | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT DISABLEMENT VIA IMAGE-GUIDED POSITION FEEDBACK | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,904 | ACCEPTED | LED power control methods and apparatus | Methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to loads including one or more LEDs. In one example, a controlled predetermined power is provided to a load without requiring any feedback information from the load (i.e., without monitoring a load voltage and/or load current). In another example, a “feed-forwar... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: at least one first LED; and at least one first power controller to provide a first controllably variable predetermined power to the at least one first LED without requiring any feedback information associated with the at least one first LED. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §1 19(e), of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/553,318, filed Mar. 15, 2004, entitled “Power Control Methods and Apparatus,” which application is hereby incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE Th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A DC-DC converter is a well-known electrical device that accepts a DC input voltage and provides a DC output voltage. DC-DC converters generally are configured to provide a regulated DC output voltage to a load based on an unregulated DC input voltage which in some cases is different from the reg... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed generally to methods and apparatus for providing and controlling power to at least some types of loads, wherein overall power efficiency typically is improved and functional redundancy of components is significantly reduced as compared to co... | 20050314 | 20090707 | 20050929 | 57220.0 | 1 | LE, TUNG X | LED POWER CONTROL METHODS AND APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,906 | ACCEPTED | Methods and compositions for the specific inhibition of gene expression by double-stranded RNA | The invention is directed to compositions and methods for selectively reducing the expression of a gene product from a desired target gene in a cell, as well as for treating diseases caused by the expression of the gene. More particularly, the invention is directed to compositions that contain double stranded RNA (“dsR... | 1. A precursor RNAi molecule capable of reducing the expression of a target gene following cleavage by Dicer comprising: a first oligonucleotide strand that is 22-30 nucleotides in length; and a second oligonucleotide strand that is 22-30 nucleotides in length and comprises a nucleotide sequence that is sufficiently co... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application is related to and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/553,487 filed 15 Mar. 2004, incorporated herein by reference. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The present invention was ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Suppression of gene expression by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) has been demonstrated in a variety of systems including plants (post-transcriptional gene suppression) (Napoli et al., 1990), fungi (quelling) (Romano and Marcino, 1992), and nematodes (RNA interference) (Fire et al., ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for selectively reducing the expression of a gene product from a desired target gene in a eukaryotic cell, as well as for treating diseases caused by the expression of the gene. More particularly, the invention is d... | 20050315 | 20111227 | 20051103 | 76534.0 | 0 | CHONG, KIMBERLY | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE SPECIFIC INHIBITION OF GENE EXPRESSION BY DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,932 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for computing within a wide area network | A cluster computer system including multiple network accessible computers that are each coupled to a network. The network accessible computers implement host computer programs which permits the network accessible computers to operate as host computers for client computers also connected to the network, such that input ... | 1. A cluster computer system comprising: a plurality of network accessible computers, each including a central processing unit and non-volatile memory, where each of said network accessible computers is coupled to a TCP/IP protocol network, where said network accessible computers implement host computer programs which ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of copending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/011,827, entitled Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Computer over a Wide Area Network, filed Feb. 16, 1996 on behalf of Paul L. Hickman and Michael L. Gough. This application further ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>The Internet has, of late, become extremely popular. The origins of the Internet date back several decades to a U.S. government sponsored military/educational/business wide area network (WAN) that was designed to remain operational even in the event of the catastrophe, e.g. a major earthquake... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an illustration of an apparatus of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an illustration of the processes running on a host computer system of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 3 is an illustration of the screen of a host computer and corresponding screens of a client computer of the syst... | 20050314 | 20160510 | 20050922 | 69127.0 | 2 | GREENE, JOSEPH L | Method and apparatus for computing within a wide area network | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,079,950 | ACCEPTED | Cemented open hole selective fracing system | A cemented open hole selective fracing system is shown. In the producing zone, an open hole is drilled therein and a production tubing is cemented in place. At preselected locations along the production tubing, the production tubing will have sliding valves located there along. The sliding valves may be selectively ope... | 1. A method of petroleum production from at least one open hold in at least one petroleum production zone of an oil and/or gas well comprising the following steps: Locating a plurality of sliding valves along a production tubing at predetermined locations; Inserting said plurality of said sliding valves and said produc... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a system for fracing producing formations for the production of oil or gas and, more particularly, for fracing in a cemented open hole using sliding valves, which sliding valves may be selectively opened or closed according to the preference of the producer. BACKGROUND O... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Fracing is a method to stimulate a subterranean formation to increase the production of fluids, such as oil or natural gas. In hydraulic fracing, a fracing fluid is injected through a well bore into the formation at a pressure and flow rate at least sufficient to overcome the pre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a cemented open hole fracing system. It is another object of the present invention to provide a cemented open hole fracing system that may be selectively operated by selecting and opening certain stages to be fraced, but not other ... | 20050315 | 20070911 | 20060921 | 99130.0 | E21B4326 | 1 | COY, NICOLE A | CEMENTED OPEN HOLE SELECTIVE FRACING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
11,079,996 | ACCEPTED | Olopatadine formulations for topical administration | Topical formulations of olopatadine for treatment of allergic or inflammatory disorders of the eye and nose are disclosed. The aqueous formulations contain approximately 0.17-0.62% (w/v) of olopatadine and an amount of polyvinylpyrrolidone or polystyrene sulfonic acid sufficient to enhance the physical stability of the... | 1-16. (canceled) 17. A topically administrable solution composition for treating allergic or inflammatory disorders of the eye and nose wherein the solution has a pH from 3.5-8 and consists essentially of: a) 0.17-0.62% (w/v) olopatadine; b) 0.1-3% (w/v) polyvinylpyrrolidone having a weight average molecular weight of ... | This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application, Ser. No. 60/301,315, filed Jun. 27, 2001. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to topical formulations used for treating allergic and inflammatory diseases. More particularly, the present invention relates t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to topical formulations used for treating allergic and inflammatory diseases. More particularly, the present invention relates to formulations of olopatadine and their use for treating and/or preventing allergic or inflammat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides topical olopatadine formulations that are effective as once-a-day products for treating allergic or inflammatory disorders of the eye and are effective for treating allergic or inflammatory disorders of the nose. The formulations of the present inventi... | 20050315 | 20080722 | 20050721 | 95387.0 | 8 | FAY, ZOHREH A | OLOPATADINE FORMULATIONS FOR TOPICAL ADMINISTRATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,000 | ACCEPTED | Dry lubricant for conveying containers | The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aq... | 1. A method for lubricating the passage of a container along a conveyor, comprising applying an undiluted lubricant composition to at least a portion of the container-contacting surface of the conveyor or to at least a portion of the conveyor-contacting surface of the container, the lubricant composition comprising: a.... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to conveyor lubricants and to a method for conveying articles. The invention also relates to conveyor systems and containers wholly or partially coated with such lubricant compositions. BACKGROUND In commercial container filling or packaging operations, the containers typic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In commercial container filling or packaging operations, the containers typically are moved by a conveying system at very high rates of speed. Typically, a concentrated lubricant is diluted with water to form an aqueous dilute lubricant solution (i.e., dilution ratios of 100:1 to 500:1), and copi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is generally directed to a silicone lubricant having greater than 50% water. The present invention provides, in one aspect, a method for lubricating the passage of a container along a conveyor comprising applying a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material ... | 20050315 | 20100622 | 20060921 | 85283.0 | C10M16904 | 3 | OLADAPO, TAIWO | DRY LUBRICANT FOR CONVEYING CONTAINERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C10M | 2,005 | |
11,080,014 | ACCEPTED | Holder device for shower head and nozzle | A holder device may be attached to a water outlet tube which is extended from a wall, without drilling holes in the wall, and includes a housing having an inlet attached to the water outlet tube, and two or more outlet ports for attaching a shower head and a sprayer nozzle simultaneously. The housing includes an attach... | 1. A holder device for attaching to a water outlet tube which is typically extended from a wall and coupled to a water reservoir, said holder device comprising: a housing including an inlet for attaching to the water outlet tube, and for receiving water from the water reservoir, said housing including a first outlet po... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a holder device and/or a control device, and more particularly to a holder and control device for supporting shower heads and shower nozzles, and for controlling the water to flow out through either or both of the shower heads and th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a holder device and/or a control device, and more particularly to a holder and control device for supporting shower heads and shower nozzles, and for controlling the water to flow out through either or both of the shower ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a holder device directly attached to the water outlet tube that is provided and extended from the supporting surfaces or walls, for supporting shower heads and/or shower nozzles and the like. The other objective of the pre... | 20050314 | 20071127 | 20061102 | 67720.0 | A47K328 | 17 | FETSUGA, ROBERT M | HOLDER DEVICE FOR SHOWER HEAD AND NOZZLE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47K | 2,005 | |
11,080,150 | ACCEPTED | Glucopyranosyl-substituted phenyl derivatives, medicaments containing such compounds, their use and process for their manufacture | Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorde... | 1. Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I wherein R1 is selected from the definitions of the group A and if R3 is selected from the definitions of the group B, R1 may additionally also be selected from the meanings hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, C1-4-alkyl, C2-4-alkenyl-C1-4... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit of under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) filed 60/560,239 Apr. 7, 2004, from German application number DE102004 012676.3 filed Mar. 16, 2004, from German application number DE102004040168.3 filed Aug. 18, 2004, and from German application number DE102004061145.9 filed Dec. 16, 2004... | 20050315 | 20090825 | 20050922 | 71070.0 | 6 | OLSON, ERIC | GLUCOPYRANOSYL-SUBSTITUTED PHENYL DERIVATIVES, MEDICAMENTS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOUNDS, THEIR USE AND PROCESS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,080,276 | ACCEPTED | Screening of a printed-circuit electronics card mounted on a metal substrate | The invention proposes an assembly including a printed-circuit electronics card (2) mounted on a metal substrate (1), as well as a metal screening cover (3) electrically connected to the substrate (1). The substrate (1) exhibits a recessed gutter (4) in which the edge of the cover (3) is accommodated. The said edge is ... | 1. An assembly comprising a printed-circuit electronics card mounted on a metal substrate, a metal screening cover electrically connected to the substrate the cover having an edge, the substrate exhibiting a recessed gutter in which the edge of the cover is accommodated, wherein the edge is crimped onto the substrate i... | The present invention relates to the electromagnetic screening of a printed-circuit electronics card mounted on a metal substrate. It finds a non-limiting application advantageously to the protection of control circuits of discharge lamps. Such electromagnetic screening is generally achieved by means of a metal cover c... | 20050315 | 20070522 | 20050728 | 68417.0 | 0 | TUGBANG, ANTHONY D | SCREENING OF A PRINTED-CIRCUIT ELECTRONICS CARD MOUNTED ON A METAL SUBSTRATE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,080,277 | ACCEPTED | Multi-channel DMA with shared FIFO | A direct memory access (DMA) circuit (200) includes a read port (202) and a write port (204). The DMA circuit (200) is a multithreaded initiator with “m” threads on the read port (202) and “n” threads on the write port (204). The DMA circuit (200) includes a data FIFO (210) which is shared by all of the logical channel... | 1. A data storage area for use in a direct memory access (DMA) circuit having a read port and a write port, the data storage area comprising: a data memory which is shared by a plurality of channels supported by the DMA circuit; a next read address storage area coupled to the data memory, the next read address storage ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to the field of electronics and more specifically to a multi-channel DMA with shared FIFO. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION DMA is a technique that allows for hardware in a computer to access system memory independently of the system processor. Because the processor i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>DMA is a technique that allows for hardware in a computer to access system memory independently of the system processor. Because the processor is not involved in the transfer of data, DMA is usually fast. DMA is very useful for example in real-time applications and for making bac... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The features of the present invention, which are believed to be novel, are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention may best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in the severa... | 20050315 | 20080513 | 20060413 | 67199.0 | G06F1328 | 0 | PATEL, NIKETA I | MULTI-CHANNEL DMA WITH SHARED FIFO | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,080,378 | ACCEPTED | Concrete washout container | A washout container to which are mounted inclined ramps that allow a transit mixer, concrete pumping truck or other concrete handling vehicle to drive up over a portion of the container for dumping excess concrete and washing out waste concrete. The container cross-section may be rectangular to semi-circular, and is pr... | 1-48. (canceled) 49. An apparatus for collecting liquid, solid and/or non-hardened concrete material for disposal comprising: a concrete washout container having a plurality of inner wall surfaces; and a release material applied to at least one of said plurality of inner wall surfaces of said container; wherein said re... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/774,012 filed on Feb. 6, 2004, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which claims priority from U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/445,628 filed on Feb. 7, 2003, incorporated herein by ref... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention pertains generally to waste management and debris removal, and more particularly to removal and disposal of waste concrete (slag) and concrete washout residues. 2. Description of Related Art Concrete is used extensively in the construction... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a washout container for collecting mixtures of solid and liquid waste materials, such as a mixture of waste concrete (slag) and water from cleaning concrete residues from vehicles and tools. The washout container is preferably configured for all... | 20050314 | 20061024 | 20051020 | 84540.0 | 3 | EL ARINI, ZEINAB | CONCRETE WASHOUT CONTAINER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,407 | ACCEPTED | Optical apparatus, method of determining position of optical element in optical system, and device manufacturing method | An optical apparatus including an image forming optical system having a movable optical element, and a driving mechanism which moves the optical element is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first block which obtains a linear evaluation value by normalizing, by a first tolerance, an aberration expressed by a linear f... | 1. An optical apparatus including an image forming optical system having a movable optical element, and a driving mechanism which moves said optical element, said apparatus comprising: a first block which obtains a linear evaluation value by normalizing, by a first tolerance, an aberration expressed by a linear functio... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a technique for adjusting aberration of an optical system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As described in “T. Yoshihara et al., “Realization of very-small aberration projection lenses”, Proc. SPIE 2000, Vol. 4000-52” and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-176744, the p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As described in “T. Yoshihara et al., “Realization of very-small aberration projection lenses”, Proc. SPIE 2000, Vol. 4000-52” and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-176744, the projection optical system of a semiconductor exposure apparatus is prepared through the first step of me... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in consideration of the above drawbacks, and an exemplified object thereof is to provide a novel technique concerning aberration adjustment of an optical system. According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an optical ... | 20050316 | 20070612 | 20050922 | 76014.0 | 0 | TON, TRI T | OPTICAL APPARATUS, METHOD OF DETERMINING POSITION OF OPTICAL ELEMENT IN OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,603 | ACCEPTED | Belts and roll coverings having a nanocomposite coating | The present invention relates to a urethane-based coating having nanoparticles for improving the characteristics of a papermaking process belt, roll cover and belts used in textile applications. For example, the present invention improves resistance to flex fatigue, crack propagation, groove closure and wear characteri... | 1. A papermaking process belt or textile belt, comprising a urethane-based coating comprising nanoparticles, wherein at least one of the following characteristics is improved: resistance to flex fatigue, resistance to crack propagation, resistance to groove closure, hardness, tensile properties, or wear characteristics... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/553,424, filed on Mar. 16, 2004. This application and each of the documents cited in this application (“application cited documents”), and each document referenced or cited in the application cited doc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>During the papermaking process, a cellulosic fibrous web is formed by depositing a fibrous slurry, that is, an aqueous dispersion of cellulose fibers, onto a moving forming fabric in the forming section of a paper machine. A large amount of water is drained from the slurry throug... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is a process belt and roll coverings incorporating nanoparticles in their coating specifically directed towards improving the flex fatigue, crack propagation, resistance to groove closure, and wear characteristics of urethane coatings in process be... | 20050315 | 20080819 | 20050922 | 60281.0 | 0 | HUG, JOHN ERIC | BELTS AND ROLL COVERINGS HAVING A NANOCOMPOSITE COATING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,626 | ACCEPTED | Image data processing apparatus and image display apparatus | The invention provides an image data processing apparatus including a memory for storing plural values indicating plural brightnesses when a predetermined display element is driven based on discrete plural drive values, and an operation circuit for converting a first conversion value converted from input image data, ba... | 1. An image data processing apparatus comprising: a memory for storing plural values indicating brightnesses when a predetermined display element is driven based on discrete plural drive values; and an operation circuit for converting a first conversion value converted from input image data, based on a value read out f... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image data processing apparatus and an image display apparatus. 2. Related Background Art In an image display apparatus, in order to improve the quality of the displayed image, there is already known a technology of correcting an ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image data processing apparatus and an image display apparatus. 2. Related Background Art In an image display apparatus, in order to improve the quality of the displayed image, there is already known a technology of co... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention in an aspect provides a following image data process apparatus: An image data processing apparatus including: a memory for storing plural values indicating brightnesses when a predetermined display element is driven based on discrete plural drive values; and an... | 20050316 | 20081014 | 20050922 | 65478.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, PHU K | IMAGE DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,694 | ACCEPTED | Method of making retroreflective sheeting and articles | The invention relates to a method of making retroreflective sheeting and other articles prepared from casting a fluid synthetic resin onto a tool having a microstructured surface. | 1. Retroreflective sheeting comprising a pair of longitudinal peripheral edges and at least one row of full cube microstructures and at least one channel extending substantially parallel to the row; wherein the channel is substantially parallel to the longitudinal peripheral edges of the sheeting. 2. The sheeting of cl... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/404235, filed Apr. 1, 2003, now allowed, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/452605, filed Mar. 6, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a method of making retroreflective sheeting and other ar... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Retroreflective materials are characterized by the ability to redirect light incident on the material back toward the originating light source. This property has led to the widespread use of retroreflective sheeting for a variety of traffic and personal safety uses. Retroreflecti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A characteristic of certain tools for making retroreflective sheeting comprising an array of full cube or PG cube corner cavities is the presence of channels. The present inventor has found that the presence of such channel as well as the orientation of such channels relative to the... | 20050314 | 20071218 | 20050818 | 99229.0 | 1 | PHAN, JAMES | METHOD OF MAKING RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING AND ARTICLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,747 | ACCEPTED | Nanocomposite composition having super barrier property and article using the same | A nanocomposite composition having superior barrier properties and an article comprising the same are provided. The nanocomposite composition includes: a polyolefin resin; a nanocomposite having barrier properties, and including intercalated clay and one or more resins having barrier properties, and a compatibilizer. T... | 1. A nanocomposite composition comprising: 1 to 97 wt % of a polyolefin resin; 1 to 95 wt % of a nanocomposite comprising a resin having barrier properties and an intercalated clay, at a weight ratio of 58.0:42.0 to 99.9:0.1, wherein the resin having barrier properties comprises an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, a p... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/469,270, filed Aug. 27, 2003, in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference, which was the National Stage of International Appli... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nanocomposite composition having superior barrier properties and an article comprising the same, and more particularly to a nanocomposite composition having superior mechanical strength and superior oxygen, organic solv... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a nanocomposite composition having superior mechanical strength and superior oxygen, organic solvent, and moisture barrier properties, which can be used in single/multi-layer blow molding and film processing. The present invention also provides a conta... | 20050315 | 20080506 | 20050929 | 98439.0 | 0 | SZEKELY, PETER A | NANOCOMPOSITE COMPOSITION HAVING SUPER BARRIER PROPERTY AND ARTICLE USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,772 | ACCEPTED | Metal packaging | A packaging comprising a first and second outer part of metallic material, an inner part of non-metallic material made in one piece and comprising a first and second opposed side between which an element can be stored and a hinging part forming at least one hinge connecting said sides and allowing the sides to be rotat... | 1. A packaging comprising; first and second outer parts of metallic material, an inner part of non-metallic material made in one piece and comprising; first and second opposed sides between which an element can be stored, a hinging part forming at least one hinge connecting said sides and allowing the sides to be rotat... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to metal packaging for storing elements, such as data-carrying elements like Compact Discs or DVDs, which packaging is adapted to be packed in automated packing machines for plastic packaging. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The CD and DVD industries have for decades inv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The CD and DVD industries have for decades invested substantial sums of money in developing metal packaging. However, all these many efforts have not led to metal packaging, which is capable of being packed in the standard automated packing machines commonly used in these industr... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES <EOH>An embodiment of the invention will now be described in details with reference to the drawing in which: FIG. 1 shows an open packaging, FIG. 2 shows two closed packaging according to the present invention, FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of the packaging, FIGS. 4-9 show differ... | 20050315 | 20070619 | 20051222 | 92271.0 | 1 | FIDEI, DAVID | METAL PACKAGING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,786 | ACCEPTED | Light-radiating semiconductor component with a luminescence conversion element | The light-radiating semiconductor component has a radiation-emitting semiconductor body and a luminescence conversion element. The semiconductor body emits radiation in the ultraviolet, blue and/or green spectral region and the luminescence conversion element converts a portion of the radiation into radiation of a long... | 1. A light-radiating semiconductor component, comprising: a semiconductor body emitting electromagnetic radiation during an operation of the semiconductor component, said semiconductor body having a semiconductor layer sequence suitable for emitting electromagnetic radiation of a first wavelength range selected from a ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation of copending International Application PCT/DE97/01337, filed Jun. 26, 1997, which designated the United States. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The invention relates to a light-radiating semiconductor component with a semiconductor body th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Field of the Invention The invention relates to a light-radiating semiconductor component with a semiconductor body that emits electromagnetic radiation during operation of the semiconductor component. The component has at least one first and at least one second electrical termin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide a light-radiating semiconductor component, which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages of the heretofore-known devices and methods of this general type and which radiates homogeneous polychromatic light and ensures techni... | 20050315 | 20061024 | 20050728 | 60481.0 | 3 | JACKSON JR, JEROME | LIGHT-RADIATING SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT WITH A LUMINESCENCE CONVERSION ELEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,816 | ACCEPTED | Methods, computer program products and data processing systems for displaying a plurality of data objects | Embodiments consistent with the present invention relate to methods and systems for displaying a plurality of data objects, each of the data objects including an object type of a predefined set of object types, each object type including a set of attributes. In one implementation, a method is provided that comprises di... | 1. A method for displaying a plurality of data objects, each of the data objects including an object type of a predefined set of object types, each object type including a set of attributes, the method comprising: displaying a first table including a row for each data object of the plurality of data objects and a colum... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for displaying information using, for example, computers. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to the presentation of information contained in electronic spreadsheets and databases in tabular form. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Sp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Spreadsheet and database applications allow users to view and manipulate tabular data, i.e., information organized into rows and columns. Often, the tabular data is too large to fit on the display screen. Existing applications address this problem by providing users with the ability t... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to an embodiment consistent with the present invention, there is provided a method for displaying a plurality of data objects. Each of the data objects can have an object type of a predefined set of object types and each object type can have a set of attributes. The plurality of data objec... | 20050316 | 20090908 | 20050929 | 66314.0 | 0 | CAMPBELL, JOSHUA D | METHODS, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF DATA OBJECTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,821 | ACCEPTED | Data structure and method for creating and storing a file | A data structure is for storing data including a number of files which each have a file header and a file body. The file header of a respective file contains general information with respect to the respective content of the respective file body of the respective file. Further, the file header of a respective first file... | 1. Storage medium on which a data structure is stored, the data structure comprising: a number of files stored on the storage medium, the files each including a file header and a file body, the file header of a respective file including general information with respect to the respective content of the respective file b... | The present application hereby claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 on German patent application number DE 10 2004 013 132.5 filed Mar. 17, 2004, and on U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/553,566 filed Mar. 17, 2004, the entire contents of each which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF TH... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A data structure is known from the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) SR (Structured Reporting) standard. DICOM-SR objects contain references to other DICOM-SR objects in a “DICOM Current Requested Procedure Evidence Sequence” and a “Pertinent Other Evidence S... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of an embodiment of the present invention to provide a data structure and/or a method for creating and storing a file which allow an observer of the data structure or file to determine in a particularly simple manner the number and content of the information relevant... | 20050316 | 20120327 | 20050922 | 94391.0 | 0 | DAYE, CHELCIE L | DATA STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND STORING A FILE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,080,992 | ACCEPTED | Dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors | Compounds, pharmaceuticals, kits and methods are provided for use with DPP-IV and other S9 proteases that comprise a compound comprising: wherein M is N or CR4; Q1 and Q2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of CO, SO, SO2, and C═NR9; and each L, X, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. | 1. A compound comprising: wherein M is N or CR4; Q1 and Q2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of CO, CS, SO, SO2, and C═NR9; R2 is hydrogen or selected from the group consisting of (C1-10)alkyl, (C3-12)cycloalkyl, (C3-12)cycloalkyl(C1-5)alkyl, hetero(C3-12)cycloalkyl(C1-5)alkyl, hetero(C3-12)cycl... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/553,571 filed Mar. 15, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/629,524 filed Nov. 18, 2004, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to compounds that may be used to... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to compounds that may be used to inhibit dipeptidyl peptidases as well as compositions of matter and kits comprising these compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidases as well as treatment methods using compounds a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to compounds that have activity for inhibiting DPP-IV. It is noted that these compounds may also have activity for inhibiting other S9 proteases and thus may be used against these other S9 proteases as well as DPP-IV. The present invention also provides... | 20050315 | 20101005 | 20051124 | 59393.0 | 3 | BALASUBRAMANIAN, VENKATARAMAN | DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE INHIBITORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,005 | ACCEPTED | Technique and apparatus for completing multiple zones | An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a string and a plurality of tools that are mounted in the string. The string includes a passageway. The tools are mounted in the string and are adapted to be placed in a state to catch objects (free-falling objects and/or pumped-down objects, as just a few examples) of s... | 1. An apparatus usable with a well, comprising: a string comprising a passageway; and a plurality of tools mounted in the string and being adapted to be placed in a state to catch objects of substantially the same size communicated downhole through the passageway. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sizes of the o... | This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/905,073 entitled, “SYSTEM FOR COMPLETING MUTLIPLE WELL INTERVALS,” filed on Dec. 14, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND The present invention generally relates to a technique and apparatus to compl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention generally relates to a technique and apparatus to complete multiple zones. For purposes of enhancing production from a subterranean well, the layers of the well may be fractured using a pressurized proppant-containing fracturing fluid or other treating fluids such as acid. T... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus that is usable with a well includes a string and a plurality of tools that are mounted in the string. The string includes a passageway. The tools are mounted in the string and are adapted to be placed in a state to catch objects (free-falling objects a... | 20050315 | 20080129 | 20060615 | 98919.0 | E21B3412 | 2 | ANDREWS, DAVID L | TECHNIQUE AND APPARATUS FOR COMPLETING MULTIPLE ZONES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
11,081,166 | ACCEPTED | Composite shaft end assembly and composite shaft formed therewith | A composite shaft assembly includes a core having an outwardly facing surface. At least one structure embedded in a resilient material extends from the outwardly facing surface. The outwardly facing surface defines an outer surface spaced from the outwardly facing surface which is fixable to an inner surface of a compo... | 1. A composite shaft end assembly comprising: a core having an outwardly facing surface; at least one structure radially extending from said outwardly facing surface; and a resilient material embedding said at least one structure and defining an outer surface spaced from said outwardly facing surface which is fixable t... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/553,824 filed on Mar. 17, 2004. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to composite shafts, and more particular... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to composite shafts, and more particularly to a composite shaft end assembly, composite shafts formed therewith, and a method of forming composite shafts formed therewith. Composite shafts are used to transmit rotational power between driver and driven rota... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a composite shaft that can be cut to a desired length just prior to final assembly. Moreover, the present invention provides a composite shaft end assembly that is easily installed in a composite tube end. The composite shaft assembly includes a core h... | 20050316 | 20080304 | 20050922 | 98096.0 | 0 | BINDA, GREGORY JOHN | COMPOSITE SHAFT END ASSEMBLY AND COMPOSITE SHAFT FORMED THEREWITH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,196 | ACCEPTED | Fluorinated surfactants for aqueous acid etch solutions | Novel aqueous, acid etch solutions comprising a fluorinated surfactant are provided. The etch solutions are used with a wide variety of substrates, for example, in the etching of silicon oxide-containing substrates. | 1. A method of cleaning and/or etching comprising contacting a substrate with an aqueous etch solution comprising: a) an acid, and b) a surfactant of the formula: Rf-Q-R1—SO3−M+ wherein Rf is a C1 to C12 perfluoroalkyl group, R1 is an alkylene of the formula —CnH2n(CHOH)oCmH2m—, wherein n and m are independently 1 to 6... | This application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 10/290,763, filed Nov. 8, 2002, now allowed, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to certain fluorinated surfactants, and use thereof in aqueous acid etch solutions. The etch solutions are ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The use of microelectronic devices, such as integrated circuits, flat panel displays and microelectromechanical systems, has burgeoned in new business and consumer electronic equipment, such as personal computers, cellular phones, electronic calendars, personal digital assistants, and medical ele... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an aqueous etch solution comprising an acid; and a surfactant of the formula: in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"? R f -Q-R 1 —SO 3 − M + (I) in-line-formulae description="In-line Formulae" end="tail"? wherein R f is a C 1 to C 1... | 20050316 | 20060905 | 20050818 | 95738.0 | 0 | CHEN, KIN CHAN | FLUORINATED SURFACTANTS FOR AQUEOUS ACID ETCH SOLUTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,217 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for navigating video content | Methods and apparatus for navigating video content. Digital markers may be placed at desired locations within recorded or cached video content. In one embodiment, these markers (or bookmarks) may be used to instantly jump to a particular scene or location within a video presentation. Such markers may be manually or aut... | 1. A method for navigating video content comprising: receiving a request to insert a digital mark at a desired viewing location within stored broadcast video content; and inserting said digital mark at said desired viewing location; receiving a request to view said stored broadcast video content beginning from said des... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/614,064 filed on Sep. 28, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to navigating video content, and in particular to navigating bookmarked video content using thumbnailed image... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) has changed the lives of television (TV) viewers by allowing viewers to time-shift TV programs to match their lifestyles. Using the VCR, the viewer stores programs onto magnetic tape; this can then be played back at the viewer's convenience. The ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods and apparatus for navigating video content. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request to insert a digital mark at a desired viewing location within stored broadcast video content, and inserting the digital mark at the desired viewing location. The method furth... | 20050315 | 20131022 | 20060413 | 93724.0 | H04N7173 | 0 | CHOWDHURY, SUMAIYA A | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NAVIGATING VIDEO CONTENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,081,346 | ACCEPTED | Variable frequency chevron in printed media reference pattern to improve servo demodulation | Reference patterns in accordance with the present invention can include variable frequency chevrons incorporated into a reference pattern on a printed media surface to improve servo demodulation. In an embodiment, the reference pattern can include one or more servo wedges having a preamble including digital information... | 1. A rotatable disk for use in a data storage device, the rotatable disk comprising: an inner diameter; an outer diameter; a servo wedge disposed between the inner diameter and the outer diameter, the servo wedge including: a first end, a second end, a preamble field extending from the first end to the second end; and ... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/564,340 entitled “Variable Frequency Chevron in Printed Media Reference Pattern to Improve Servo Demodulation” by Richard M. Ehrlich, filed Apr. 22, 2004, incorporated herein by reference. This application is also a conti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Advances in data storage technology have provided for ever-increasing storage capability in devices such as DVD-ROMs, optical drives, and disk drives. In hard disk drives, for example, the width of a written data track has decreased due in part to advances in read/write head technology, as well a... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Further details of embodiments of the present invention are explained with the help of the attached drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a control schematic of an exemplary hard disk drive that can be used with embodiments of methods in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 2... | 20050316 | 20070417 | 20050721 | 73236.0 | 0 | TZENG, FRED | VARIABLE FREQUENCY CHEVRON IN PRINTED MEDIA REFERENCE PATTERN TO IMPROVE SERVO DEMODULATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,465 | ACCEPTED | Software licensing management | In one embodiment, a method of computing comprises executing a software application, wherein the software application comprises at least first and second versions of a subroutine for performing a specific function, wherein the first version exhibits a first behavior and the second version exhibits a second behavior; an... | 1. A method of computing, comprising: executing a software application, wherein the software application comprises at least first and second versions of a subroutine for performing a specific function, wherein the first version exhibits a first behavior and the second version exhibits a second behavior; and selecting f... | BACKGROUND Software may be distributed as one or more executable files or as a library, i.e., a collection of files that may be compiled into executable code. Frequently, software developers incorporate one or more software libraries into software programs that are distributed in the form of one or more executable file... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Software may be distributed as one or more executable files or as a library, i.e., a collection of files that may be compiled into executable code. Frequently, software developers incorporate one or more software libraries into software programs that are distributed in the form of one or more exe... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method of computing comprises executing a software application, wherein the software application comprises at least first and second versions of a subroutine for performing a specific function, wherein the first version exhibits a first behavior and the second version exhibits a second behavior; a... | 20050316 | 20120717 | 20060921 | 75563.0 | G06F945 | 0 | LEE, MARINA | SOFTWARE LICENSING MANAGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,081,513 | ACCEPTED | Zoom lens system | The object is to provide an afocal zoom lens system with the f-number of about 4 or less capable of performing vibration reduction correction. The system includes, in order from an object, a first group G1 being positive, a second group G2 being negative, a third group G3 being positive, and a fourth group G4 being pos... | 1. A zoom lens system consisting of, in order from an object: a first lens group having positive refractive power; a second lens group having negative refractive power; a third lens group having positive refractive power; and a fourth lens group having positive refractive power; zooming being carried out by moving the ... | This application claims the benefit of Japanese Patent applications No. 2002-292827 filed Oct. 4, 2002 and No. 2003-324679 filed Sep. 17, 2003 which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a zoom lens system having a vibration reductio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a zoom lens system having a vibration reduction correction mechanism suitable for single lens reflex cameras and electronic still cameras, in particular, to a large aperture internal focusing telephoto zoom lens system. 2... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is made in view of the aforementioned problems and has an object to provide a large aperture, internal focusing, telephoto zoom lens system having the FNO of about 4 or less capable of being used as a vibration reduction correction lens with keeping superior op... | 20050317 | 20061128 | 20050721 | 57770.0 | 0 | BEN, LOHA | ZOOM LENS SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,570 | ACCEPTED | Method for enhancing image quality by saturation | The present invention relates to a method for enhancing an image quality by saturation. The method includes the step of: determining a minimum gain value ‘SatGainMin’ and a maximum gain value ‘SatGainMax’ of a gain value ‘PGain’ of a pre-amplifier; defining a first to a third ranges based on the ‘SatGainMin’ and the ‘S... | 1. A method for enhancing an image quality by changing a saturation value through converting analog signals outputted from an pixel array of an image sensor into digital signals and then multiplying a saturation value set by a user with signal values ‘Cr’ and ‘Cb’ except for a brightness component ‘Y’ among the digital... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an image enhancement method; and more particularly, to a method for enhancing an image quality by eliminating noise based on color saturation in a low light level. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ARTS An image sensor is a device that generates an image by using a chara... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an image enhancement method; and more particularly, to a method for enhancing an image quality by eliminating noise based on color saturation in a low light level. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a method for enhancing an image quality by suppressing noise generation caused by color saturation in a low level of brightness when an image enhancement function is activated by changing a saturation value. In accordan... | 20050315 | 20090602 | 20060921 | 72637.0 | G06K940 | 0 | TABATABAI, ABOLFAZL | METHOD FOR ENHANCING IMAGE QUALITY BY SATURATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,081,611 | ACCEPTED | Paging transceivers and methods for selectively retrieving messages | A paging transceiver and method for selectively paging provides a page to a paging transceiver but does not automatically provide an associated message. The paging transceiver receives the page and alerts the user that a message is waiting and preferably provides a short description of the message. The user can then do... | 1-53. (canceled) 54. A device for transmitting data to and receiving data from a communication system, comprising: a receiver for receiving a selective call signal; a transmitter for transmitting signals to the system; and means for a user of the transmitting and receiving device to enable and disable acknowledgment si... | RELATED APPLICATIONS Reference is made to co-pending patent applications filed on Sep. 19, 1997, entitled “Paging Transceivers and Methods for Selectively Erasing Information,” “Pager Transceivers and Methods for Performing Action on Information at Desired Times,” and “Methods and Systems for Selectively Paging,” each ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, a paging receiver can be classified into one of four categories: an alert or tone only paging receiver, a numeric paging receiving, an alphanumeric paging receiver, or a voice paging receiver. One common characteristic of all of these paging receivers is that they mon... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems described above with methods and systems for selective paging. A paging system notifies a paging transceiver that a message has been received but does not initially transmit the associated message. The user, upon being notified of the messag... | 20050317 | 20080520 | 20050728 | 79731.0 | 10 | NGUYEN, THUAN T | PAGING TRANSCEIVERS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY RETRIEVING MESSAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,617 | ACCEPTED | LSI package provided with interface module, and transmission line header employed in the package | An LSI package encompasses a transmission line header embracing a header-base, a transmission line held by the header-base, and an interface IC chip mounted on the header-base, an interposer substrate having a plurality of board-connecting joints, which facilitate connection with the printed wiring board; an LSI chip m... | 1. An LSI package mountable on a printed wiring board, comprising: a transmission line header comprising: a header-base, a transmission line held by the header-base, and an interface IC chip mounted on the header-base; an interposer substrate having a plurality of board-connecting joints, which facilitate connection wi... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from prior Japanese Patent Application P200 4-100734 filed on Mar. 30, 2004; the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an LSI package provided with an interface (I/F) module, an interposer and an I/F module which are used in the LSI package, and a transmission line header implementing the I/F module. 2. Description of the Related Art With... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of these situations, it is an object of the present invention to provide an LSI package which can be manufactured through the existing production line and is not accompanied by an extremely complicated configuration, with high frequency characteristics and to provide an LSI ... | 20050317 | 20080812 | 20051020 | 63176.0 | 0 | POTTER, ROY KARL | LSI PACKAGE PROVIDED WITH INTERFACE MODULE, AND TRANSMISSION LINE HEADER EMPLOYED IN THE PACKAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,634 | ACCEPTED | Image pickup apparatus | An image pickup apparatus is disclosed which prevents interference of a lens barrel with an optical member and so forth with certainty and is advantageous in achievement of reduction in scale, weight and cost of the optical member and an adapter ring. If it is detected by a detection section that an adapter ring is att... | 1. An image pickup apparatus of a retractable lens barrel type, comprising: a casing; a lens barrel provided on said casing and having an image pickup optical system accommodated therein; said lens barrel being movable between a projecting position in which said lens barrel projects most forwardly of said casing and an... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an image pickup apparatus. Image pickup apparatus of the retractable barrel type are available wherein a lens barrel in which an image pickup optical system is accommodated is movable between a projecting position in which it projects forwardly of a casing and an ac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an image pickup apparatus. Image pickup apparatus of the retractable barrel type are available wherein a lens barrel in which an image pickup optical system is accommodated is movable between a projecting position in which it projects forwardly of a casi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an image pickup apparatus which prevents interference of a lens barrel with an optical member and so forth with certainty and is advantageous in achievement of reduction in scale, weight and cost of the optical member and an adapte... | 20050317 | 20060214 | 20050721 | 70805.0 | 0 | MACK, RICKY LEVERN | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,081,840 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for splicing video data in compressed domain | The present invention provides a method, a module, and a device, which enable splicing of MPEG-4 simple profile compatible bitstreams in compressed domain into a seamless bitstream. The method of the present invention enables splicing on devices with constraints in processing power, storage and memory capacity and limi... | 1. A method for splicing two compressed input bitstreams being compatible with MPEG-4 simple profile into a spliced output bitstream of MPEG-4 simple profile with packet resynchronization; said method comprising: providing a compressed first input bitstream (35) and a compressed second input bitstream (37) to be splice... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the field of digital video splicing. Particularly, the present invention addresses MPEG-4 and H.263 digital video compression standard. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Digital video cameras are increasingly spreading among the marketplace. Beneath the typical digital video c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Digital video cameras are increasingly spreading among the marketplace. Beneath the typical digital video cameras, a growing number of portable CE devices provided with image capturing capability are applicable for capturing video sequences. The most popular portable CE devices w... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This present invention provides a technique for performing efficient transcoding operations, in compressed domain, on MPEG-4 video clips to allow merging operations at portable CE devices underlying constraints in computational power, electrical empowerment, storage, and memory. Acc... | 20050314 | 20091222 | 20060914 | 99603.0 | H04B166 | 0 | TORRENTE, RICHARD T | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPLICING VIDEO DATA IN COMPRESSED DOMAIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,082,037 | ACCEPTED | Efficient implementation of reed-solomon erasure resilient codes in high-rate applications | A new high-rate Reed-Solomon erasure resilient codes (ERC) system and method for generating and efficiently implementing novel Reed-Solomon erasure-resilient codes for use in high-rate applications. High-rate applications are applications where the number of coded messages is significantly higher (such as an order of m... | 1. A method for encoding and decoding original messages in a high-rate erasure resilience coding application having a coded message space that is at least an order of magnitude larger than a number of original messages, the method comprising: performing high-rate Reed-Solomon erasure resilient code encoding and decodin... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates in general to signal processing and more particularly to a system and method for generating and efficiently implementing novel Reed-Solomon erasure-resilient codes for use in high-rate applications. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Erasure-resilient codes enable lossless data re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Erasure-resilient codes enable lossless data recovery notwithstanding loss of information during storage or transmission. Erasure-resilient codes, which are derived from error correction codes, are designed to be tolerant of data loss. Erasure-resilient codes add redundant inform... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention disclosed herein includes a Reed-Solomon erasure resilient codes (ERC) system and method that uses a novel Reed-Solomon ERC technique that is “tuned” for use in high-rate applications. A high-rate application is one where the number of coded messages is much larger (su... | 20050315 | 20080826 | 20060921 | 73045.0 | H03M1300 | 0 | LAMARRE, GUY J | EFFICIENT IMPLEMENTATION OF REED-SOLOMON ERASURE RESILIENT CODES IN HIGH-RATE APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,082,146 | ACCEPTED | Fabric strap for shirt and tie combination | For use with a shirt and tie combination, provided is a strap comprising an elongated body, and two scorelines defining a space therebetween, wherein the elongated body is foldable along the scorelines. Also provided are two lock-tabs and two lock-slots. The two lock-tabs are able to engage the two lock-slots when the ... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A fabric strap for use with a folded shirt and tie combination, comprising: elongated fabric body having a first end and a second end bound to one another so as to define a loop sized for the placement of the folded shirt therein; and a wall extending along a portion of the elongated body and attac... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Retailers are discovering that shirt and tie combinations packaged together better meet the needs of a certain class of shoppers. When displaying and selling dress shirts in combination with ties, retailers assist their clients with a fashion choice that can be time consuming. Furthermore, w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Retailers are discovering that shirt and tie combinations packaged together better meet the needs of a certain class of shoppers. When displaying and selling dress shirts in combination with ties, retailers assist their clients with a fashion choice that can be time consuming. Fu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a display strap for securing a tie to a shirt. In one aspect the present invention comprises an elongated body extending in a first direction between first and second ends. The elongated body has two scorelines, generally perpendicular to the first direction... | 20050316 | 20061003 | 20050901 | 97533.0 | 0 | SANDY, ROBERT JOHN | FABRIC STRAP FOR SHIRT AND TIE COMBINATION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,157 | ACCEPTED | Motor vehicle steering device | The invention provides a compact and highly reliable motor vehicle steering device that does not require a spiral flat cable. The motor vehicle steering device includes variable gear ratio system that modifies the transmission ratio of the rotary motions between first steering shaft and second steering shaft. Variable ... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A motor vehicle steering device comprising: a variable transmission ratio mechanism that varies a rotational movement transmission ratio between a first steering shaft that rotates with a steering wheel as a unit and a second steering shaft connected to a turning rod for turning a turning ring, where... | INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-073953 filed on Mar. 18, 2003. The content of that application is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a motor vehicle steering device that transmi... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to a motor vehicle steering device that transmits the steering angle from the steering handle to the turning ring. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a motor vehicle steering device including a variable transmission ratio mechanism that varies a rotational movement transmission ratio between a first steering shaft that rotates with a steering wheel as a unit and a second steering shaft connected to a turning rod ... | 20050316 | 20071204 | 20050721 | 65515.0 | 0 | WINNER, TONY H | MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,216 | ACCEPTED | Training tree transducers | Training using tree transducers is described. Given sample input/output pairs as training, and given a set of tree transducer rules, the information is combined to yield locally optimal weights for those rules. This combination is carried out by building a weighted derivation forest for each input/output pair and apply... | 1. A method, comprising: obtaining tree transducer information including input/output pair information and transducer information; converting said input/output pair information and said transducer information into a set of values in a weighted tree grammar; and using said weighted tree grammar to solve a problem that r... | This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/553,587, filed Mar. 15, 2004 and entitled “TRAINING TREE TRANSDUCERS”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND Many different applications are known for tree transducers. These have been used ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Many different applications are known for tree transducers. These have been used in calculus, other forms of higher mathematics. Tree transducers are used for decidability results in logic, for modeling mathematically the theories of syntax direction translations and program schemata, syntactic p... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present application teaches a technique of training tree transducers from sample input/output pairs. A first embodiment trains the tree pairs, while a second embodiment trains the tree transducers based on tree/string pairs. Techniques are described that facilitate the computation, and simplify ... | 20050315 | 20100413 | 20051020 | 75970.0 | 0 | OPSASNICK, MICHAEL N | TRAINING TREE TRANSDUCERS FOR PROBABILISTIC OPERATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,361 | ACCEPTED | Internet protocol (IP) phone with search and advertising capability | A software platform in an Internet Protocol (IP) phone having the ability to be used with different communication infrastructures such as broadband, wireless communication and Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) service. Further, the software platform in the IP phone has the ability to be used with different applications... | 1. A system, comprising: an Internet Protocol (IP) phone coupled to a server, wherein said IP phone is configured to receive contextual information from said server, wherein said IP phone comprises: a memory unit operable for storing a computer program for performing contextual searches; a processor coupled to said mem... | PRIORITY BENEFIT AND CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to the following commonly owned copending U.S. Patent Applications: Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/554,548, “Method For Rapid Development Of Differentiated Converged Communications Terminals Based On A Flexible Software Platfo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Recently, multimedia communication in which voice, video and data information are transmitted and received using the Internet Protocol (IP) is carried over an IP network. A phone, referred to herein as an “IP phone” or more generally as a “converged communications terminal” may be con... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The problems outlined above may at least in part be solved in some embodiments by a software platform in an IP phone having the ability to be used with different communication infrastructures such as broadband, wireless communication, POTS service. Further, the software platform in the IP phone has ... | 20050317 | 20090428 | 20050922 | 95593.0 | 8 | NGUYEN, QUYNH H | INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) PHONE WITH SEARCH AND ADVERTISING CAPABILITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,493 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for balancing | A balancer assembly 10 which automatically provides balancer limits, which achieves a balancing state while substantially minimizing short term vibration increases and which provides for multi-plane balancer dithering. | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. (canceled) 14. (canceled) 15. (canceled) 16. (canceled) 17. (canceled) 18. (canceled) 19. (canceled) 20. (canceled) 21. (canceled) 22. (canceled)... | This application is a continuation of nonprovisional application Ser. No. 10/615,076 filed on Jul. 8, 2003 which claims benefit of the nonprovisional application Ser. No. 09/282,755 filed on Mar. 31, 1999, which is issued into U.S. Pat. No. 6,618,646 B1. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention This inven... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(1) Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to a method and an apparatus for balancing and more particularly to a method and to an apparatus for balancing a rotating machine tool and/or rotating/moving machine tool assembly. (2) Background of the Invention Machine... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is a first object of the invention to provide a method and an apparatus for balancing. It is a second object of the invention to provide a method and an apparatus for balancing which overcomes some or all of the various drawbacks of the prior balancing apparatuses and methodologi... | 20050316 | 20070102 | 20050728 | 69820.0 | 0 | KWOK, HELEN C | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BALANCING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,571 | ACCEPTED | Product dispensing cap with pivotal directional spout | A cap dispenses material from a container having a mouth. The cap has a main body mountable on the mouth. The main body includes a protruding portion having an opening for receiving material moving through the mouth. A combination seal and dispensing spout is pivotally mounted to the main body and has a top wall with a... | 1. A dispensing cap for dispensing material from a container having a mouth, the cap comprising: a main body mountable on the mouth of the container, the main body including a protruding portion having a passageway for receiving and passing therethrough material flowing through the mouth, the protruding portion having ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of containers and lids for dispensing fluidized material. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART A variety of containers and lids have been devised for spreading fluidized material, such as grass seed, fertilizer, food products and various granular ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of containers and lids for dispensing fluidized material. | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved cap for dispensing fluidized material from a container. It is another object of the present invention is to provide a resealable cap for radially distributing granular material in a variety of directi... | 20050317 | 20081104 | 20060921 | 79819.0 | B67D506 | 0 | WILLIAMS, STEPHANIE ELAINE | PRODUCT DISPENSING CAP WITH PIVOTAL DIRECTIONAL SPOUT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B67D | 2,005 | |
11,082,631 | ACCEPTED | Adhesive pads for footwear | An adhesive pad kit for footwear has at least two pairs of thin adhesive backed pads in which the pads in one pair have one predetermined shape wherein the length is at least twice as long as the width, and the pads in the second pair have a different predetermined shape. The kit can have pads that are generally rectan... | 1. An adhesive pad kit for footwear comprising: two pairs of thin adhesive backed pads, wherein each pad in first pair has a first predetermined shape having a length and width, wherein said length is at least twice as long as said width, and wherein each pad in second pair has a second predetermined shape different fr... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention is related generally to adhesive pads for affixing to footwear, such as shoes or sandals. 2. Description of the Prior Art Shoes come in standard sizes, but they usually do not fit perfectly against the wearer's feet. Poor shoe fit may cause the wearer much discomfort.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention is related generally to adhesive pads for affixing to footwear, such as shoes or sandals. 2. Description of the Prior Art Shoes come in standard sizes, but they usually do not fit perfectly against the wearer's feet. Poor shoe fit may cause the wearer much... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect of the invention, an adhesive pad kit for footwear includes at least two pairs of thin adhesive backed pads, wherein one pair has one predetermined shape having a length at least twice as long as the width, and the other pair has a different predetermined shape from that of the first p... | 20050317 | 20080212 | 20060921 | 91354.0 | B32B3300 | 1 | NORDMEYER, PATRICIA L | ADHESIVE PADS FOR FOOTWEAR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,005 | |
11,082,691 | ACCEPTED | Adjustable rail-hanging apparatus | An adjustable rail-hanging apparatus comprises a main body and a limit device, wherein a hooking part for hooking an aluminum extrusion hanging board is mounted on the upper end of the main body. First screw holes to be inserted by first locking devices are formed on both sides of the main body and guiding grooves are ... | 1. An adjustable rail-hanging apparatus comprising a main body and a limit device, wherein said main body comprises vertically bended lateral sides to form stoppers having a gap between every two adjacent stoppers, fitting holes with different-sized diameters being formed on the center of said main body, first screw ho... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an adjustable rail-hanging apparatus, and more particularly to the movably adjustable apparatus comprising a limit device to adapt to various aluminum extrusion hanging boards with various rail gauges and two kinds of locking devices to provide double fixing for t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The commonly seen aluminum metal provides with the distinguishing characteristics of lightened texture and large-scale plasticity. Accordingly, it is commonly seen that many commercial articles such as frames, window slideways, clothes hangers, and aluminum extrusion hanging boar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the drawbacks of the prior art, the present invention discloses an adjustable rail-hanging apparatus to meet the requirement for industrial usage. It is the main object of the present invention to provide an adjustable rail-hanging apparatus for adjusting extent according... | 20050318 | 20080122 | 20060921 | 75983.0 | A47K100 | 0 | WUJCIAK, ALFRED J | ADJUSTABLE RAIL-HANGING APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47K | 2,005 | |
11,082,745 | ACCEPTED | Use and administration of bacterial efflux pump inhibitors | This invention provides for efflux pump inhibitors to be co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of infections caused by drug resistant pathogens, novel efflux pump inhibitors, combined dosage forms of efflux pump inhibitors with an antimicrobial, and novel medical methods. | 1. A method of treating a bacterial infection in a subject, comprising co-administering to a subject infected with a bacteria an antimicrobial agent and a compound of formula I in such a manner as to achieve an effective efflux pump inhibitory concentration of the compound of formula I at a site of infection: wherein R... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of antimicrobial agents and more specifically it relates to the use of pentamidine and analogous compositions as efflux pump inhibitors to be co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of infections caused by drug... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of antimicrobial agents and more specifically it relates to the use of pentamidine and analogous compositions as efflux pump inhibitors to be co-administered with antimicrobial agents for the treatment of infections ca... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It has been discovered that pentamidine is capable of inhibiting multidrug-resistance pumps from various gram-negative bacteria. When administered to a patient suffering from a microbial infection that employs efflux pump(s) as a resistance mechanism, pentamidine inhibits the activi... | 20050316 | 20110524 | 20061207 | 65614.0 | A61K3153 | 0 | LAU, JONATHAN S | USE AND ADMINISTRATION OF BACTERIAL EFFLUX PUMP INHIBITORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,082,868 | ACCEPTED | Two-optical signal generator for generating two optical signals having adjustable optical frequency difference | A two-optical signal generator is provided for generating two optical signals, where a difference between optical frequencies or optical wavelength of the two optical signals can be adjusted. A first optical modulator modulates a single-mode optical signal generated by a first light source according to an inputted sign... | 1. A two-optical signal generator comprising: a first light source for generating a single-mode optical signal, modulating the generated optical signal according to an inputted signal, and outputting a modulated optical signal including predetermined specific two optical signals having a predetermined optical frequency... | This application is a Divisional of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/724,055, filed on Dec. 1, 2003; which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/511,095, filed on Feb. 23, 2000; and for which priority is claimed under 35 U.S.C. § 120; and this application claims priority of Application Nos. 11-44857 and 2000-170... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a two-optical signal generator for use in an optical fiber link system or the like, and in particular, to two-optical signal generator for generating two optical signals, where a difference between optical frequencies or ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A first object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide a two-optical signal generator, capable of changing the frequency of the differences between those of the two optical signals generated by the two-optical signal generator, with a range ... | 20050318 | 20061107 | 20050804 | 83054.0 | 0 | SINGH, DALZID E | TWO-OPTICAL SIGNAL GENERATOR FOR GENERATING TWO OPTICAL SIGNALS HAVING ADJUSTABLE OPTICAL FREQUENCY DIFFERENCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,871 | ACCEPTED | Session manager for web-based applications | A communication manager for web-based applications receives indications of application time outs via a callback mechanism. During session initiation, the communication manager provides a termination address to an application along with a session ID. If the session times out due to inactivity, the application may signal... | 1. A computer system, comprising: a plurality of networked servers executing a portal manager to maintain portal-based communication with client terminals and an application, wherein the portal manager authenticates and admits client terminals to a network represented by the servers and to establish a session between a... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to session management in computer-supported transaction systems. Computer-based transaction processing is becoming commonplace in ordinary business. Retailers, for example, commonly provide internet supported retail sales systems (“web shops,” informally) to facilitate sales of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to session management in computer-supported transaction systems. Computer-based transaction processing is becoming commonplace in ordinary business. Retailers, for example, commonly provide internet supported retail sales systems (“web shops,” informally) to facilita... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a simplified diagram of a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a communication flow diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a communication flow diagram according to another embodiment of the... | 20050318 | 20110510 | 20060921 | 60860.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | PARK, JEONG S | SESSION MANAGER FOR WEB-BASED APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,082,872 | ACCEPTED | Paging transceivers and methods for selectively retrieving messages | A paging trasceiver and method for selectively paging provides a page to a paging transceiver but does not automatically provide an associated message. The paging transceiver receives the page and alerts the user that a message is waiting and preferably provides a short description of the message. The user can then dow... | 1-53. (canceled) 54. A transmitting and receiving device for transmitting data to and receiving data from a communication system, comprising: a receiver for receiving a notification message comprising an identifier that identifies information stored in a system remote from the transmitting and receiving device, wherein... | RELATED APPLICATIONS Reference is made to co-pending patent applications filed on Sep. 19, 1997, entitled “Paging Transceivers and Methods for Selectively Erasing Information,” “Pager Transceivers and Methods for Performing Action on Information at Desired Times,” and “Methods and Systems for Selectively Paging,” each ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, a paging receiver can be classified into one of four categories: an alert or tone only paging receiver, a numeric paging receiving, an alphanumeric paging receiver, or a voice paging receiver. One common characteristic of all of these paging receivers is that they mon... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems described above with methods and systems for selective paging. A paging system notifies a paging transceiver that a message has been received but does not initially transmit the associated message. The user, upon being notified of the messag... | 20050318 | 20070710 | 20050804 | 79731.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, THUAN T | PAGING TRANSCEIVERS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY RETRIEVING MESSAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,876 | ACCEPTED | Cooling structure of cylinder block | A cooling structure for uniformly cooling a bore wall of a cylinder block using a cooling medium, the bore wall surrounding plural bore regions, includes a water jacket portion which is provided so as to surround an entire outer periphery of the bore wall, and which is supplied with the cooling medium; a water jacket s... | 1. A cooling structure for uniformly cooling a bore wall of a cylinder block using a cooling medium, the bore wall surrounding plural bore regions, comprising: a water jacket portion which is provided so as to surround an entire outer periphery of the bore wall, and which is supplied with the cooling medium; a water ja... | INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-103660 filed on Mar. 31, 2004, including the specification, drawings and abstract is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a cooling structure of a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a cooling structure of a cylinder block, and more particularly to a cooling structure of a cylinder block, which makes it possible to uniformly cool the cylinder block. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional cooling str... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above, it is an object of the invention to provide a cooling structure of a cylinder block, which makes it possible to uniformly cool the cylinder block. An aspect of the invention relates to a cooling structure for uniformly cooling a bore wall of a cylinder block us... | 20050318 | 20071009 | 20051006 | 62582.0 | 0 | ALI, HYDER | COOLING STRUCTURE OF CYLINDER BLOCK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,913 | ACCEPTED | Paging transceivers and methods for selectively retrieving messages | A paging transceiver and method for selectively paging provides a page to a paging transceiver but does not automatically provide an associated message. The paging transceiver receives the page and alerts the user that a message is waiting and preferably provides a short description of the message. The user can then do... | 1-53. (canceled) 54. In a communication system comprising a first system, a second system, a base station, and a wireless communication device, a method, comprising the steps of: receiving, at the first system, a data transmission from the second system, the data transmission including a system identifier that is assoc... | RELATED APPLICATIONS Reference is made to co-pending patent applications filed on Sep. 19, 1997, entitled “Paging Transceivers and Methods for Selectively Erasing Information,” “Pager Transceivers and Methods for Performing Action on Information at Desired Times,” and “Methods and Systems for Selectively Paging,” each ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, a paging receiver can be classified into one of four categories: an alert or tone only paging receiver, a numeric paging receiving, an alphanumeric paging receiver, or a voice paging receiver. One common characteristic of all of these paging receivers is that they mon... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems described above with methods and systems for selective paging. A paging system notifies a paging transceiver that a message has been received but does not initially transmit the associated message. The user, upon being notified of the messag... | 20050318 | 20071009 | 20050728 | 79731.0 | 25 | NGUYEN, THUAN T | PAGING TRANSCEIVERS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY RETRIEVING MESSAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,082,939 | ACCEPTED | Print engine assembly | A print engine assembly includes a support for a micro-electromechanical pagewidth print head. A single motor is controlled to dispense print media from a cartridge that is fast with the print head support and, at the same time, drive an air pump to direct air across the print head in order to keep it clear of debris. ... | 1. A print engine assembly including; a print roll cartridge including a print media drive roller; a printhead mounted to a printhead support assembly fast with the print roll cartridge; an air supply assembly arranged to direct air about the printhead; and a motor coupled to the print media drive roller and to the air... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/303,351 filed on Nov. 23, 2002 which is a continuation U.S. application Ser. No. 09/608,779 filed on Jun. 30, 2000, now issued U.S. Pat. No. 6,676,250 the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>It will be appreciated that a printhead of the printer engine of a page width printer has a width dimension measured in fractions of millimeters. Typically the printhead has a width dimension of about six hundred micrometers. In an array of ink jet nozzles, adjacent nozzles could... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a print engine comprising: a plurality of ink reservoirs; a plurality of first passages each in fluid flow communication with a respective reservoir; a plurality of second passages, each corresponding to a respective first p... | 20050318 | 20060627 | 20050728 | 72244.0 | 0 | VO, ANH T N | PRINT ENGINE ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,083 | ACCEPTED | Printer and printing method | A printer includes a conveyance mechanism capable of conveying a long recording medium in a first direction from a supply unit storing therein the recording medium, toward an image recording unit capable of recording a color image on the recording medium, and in a second direction reverse to the first direction, with o... | 1. A printer comprising: a supply unit storing therein a long recording medium; an image recording unit capable of recording a color image on the recording medium; a conveyance mechanism capable of conveying the recording medium in a first direction from the supply unit toward the image recording unit and in a second d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer and a printing method for recording color images on a recording medium. 2. Description of Related Art Various techniques are known in relation to printers each of which can record a color image on a recording medium. For ex... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printer and a printing method for recording color images on a recording medium. 2. Description of Related Art Various techniques are known in relation to printers each of which can record a color image on a recording me... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a printer and a printing method capable of recording a plurality of frames of color images with a high processing performance with intending to reduce wasteful consumption of a recording medium and prevent the images from being deteri... | 20050318 | 20080422 | 20050922 | 99890.0 | 0 | FEGGINS, KRISTAL J | PRINTER AND PRINTING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,096 | ACCEPTED | Stator of electric rotating machine | A stator of a wire connection structure is capable of producing an unlimited number of non-integer turns. This stator is made by turning back first to sixth conductors on the outside of an end face of a stator iron core, and by mounting them in slots at a predetermined slot pitch in each of U, V and W phases. The sixth... | 1. A stator of an electric rotating machine comprising: a stator iron core having a plurality of slots that extend in an axial direction of an annular member of laminated thin steel plates and that are disposed at a determined pitch circumferentially; and coils forming a U-phase, a V-phase and a W-phase, wherein each o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a stator for use in an electric rotating machine such as motor or generator and, more particularly, to a wire connection structure in distributed winding structure of coils being regularly wound. 2. Description of the Related Art Gen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a stator for use in an electric rotating machine such as motor or generator and, more particularly, to a wire connection structure in distributed winding structure of coils being regularly wound. 2. Description of the Rel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention was made to solve the problems as mentioned above, and has an object of providing a stator of a wire connection structure enabling to obtain a non-integral number of turns unlimitedly. A stator of an electric rotating machine according to the present invention ... | 20050318 | 20060307 | 20050929 | 99725.0 | 0 | LAM, THANH | STATOR OF ELECTRIC ROTATING MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,118 | ACCEPTED | Soy protein based adhesive and particleboard | An adhesive composition that can be used in particleboards and other composites is formed from an aqueous mixture of soy protein, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, calcium oxide, sodium benzoate, pine oil, wax emulsion and non-sulfonated kraft lignin. In a second embodiment the composition further includes an acid. | 1. An adhesive formulation comprising of a mixture of: water; zinc sulfate heptahydrate; calcium oxide; sodium benzoate; pine oil; soy protein; wax emulsion; and non-sulfonated kraft lignin. 2. The adhesive formulation of claim 1 wherein the soy protein is soy protein isolate. 3. The adhesive formulation of claim 1 whe... | This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60/554,661 filed Mar. 19, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to soy protein-based adhesives useful in the manufacture of particleboard and other composites. The present invention is also directed to particleboards m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to soy protein-based adhesives useful in the manufacture of particleboard and other composites. The present invention is also directed to particleboards made with such adhesives. Soy protein was used as an adhesive ingredient in plywood in the ea... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is directed to an adhesive formulation comprising a mixture of any of the following in combination or in the absence of certain components depending upon the level of desired end performance, water, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, calcium ... | 20050317 | 20060725 | 20051020 | 81596.0 | 0 | BRUNSMAN, DAVID M | SOY PROTEIN BASED ADHESIVE AND PARTICLEBOARD | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,164 | ACCEPTED | Glass barrier system | The present invention provides for a glass barrier system including at least one post adapted to support at least one piece of glass above a base structure, such as a concrete slab or a masonry wall. The post is connected with a support member extending from the base structure. In one embodiment, aluminum posts are sup... | 1. A glass barrier system adapted to be supported on a structure, the glass barrier system comprising: at least one support member having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion adapted to be received within the structure with said second portion extending therefrom; at least one post adapted to connec... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/553,673, titled “Glass Barrier System,” filed on Mar. 16, 2004, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION a. Field of the Invention This invention relates to walls and f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>a. Field of the Invention This invention relates to walls and fences, and more particularly, a glass barrier system that may be constructed in combination with a concrete slab or masonry wall. b. Background Art Glass wall and fence structures are known in the art and are commonly... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for a glass barrier system for use in conjunction with base structures, such as concrete slabs or other masonry walls and structures. The glass barrier system can include one or more pieces of glass supported between posts. The posts are connecte... | 20050316 | 20100608 | 20050922 | 70738.0 | 0 | HIJAZ, OMAR F | BARRIER SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,167 | ACCEPTED | Naltrexone long acting formulations and methods of use | The inventions described herein arose from unexpected discoveries made during clinical trials with a long acting formulation of naltrexone. As such, the invention includes a method for treating an individual in need of naltrexone comprising the step of parenterally administering a long acting formulation comprising nal... | 1. A method for treating an individual in need of naltrexone comprising the step of parenterally administering a long acting formulation comprising naltrexone to the individual wherein the serum AUC of naltrexone is at least about two times, preferably at least about three times, more preferably about 3.3 times greater... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/564,542, filed on Apr. 22, 2004. The entire teachings of the above application are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Alcohol dependence is a chronic disorder that results from a variety of genetic,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Alcohol dependence is a chronic disorder that results from a variety of genetic, psychological and environmental factors. Traditional treatment has consisted of two phases: detoxification and rehabilitation. Detoxification ameliorates the symptoms and signs of withdrawal; rehabil... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventions described herein arose from unexpected discoveries made during clinical trials with a long acting formulation of naltrexone. As such, the invention includes a method for treating an individual in need of naltrexone comprising the step of parenterally administering a l... | 20050317 | 20110405 | 20051103 | 97432.0 | 1 | CARTER, KENDRA D | NALTREXONE LONG ACTING FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,176 | ACCEPTED | Novel ether derivatives | The present invention provides the compounds of formula (I) their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters, enantiomeric forms, diastereoisomers and racemates, the preparation of the above-mentioned compounds, compositions containing them and their manufacture, as well as the use of the above-mentioned compounds in ... | 1. The compounds of formula (I) wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of: (a) —O-alkyl, wherein the alkyl group is optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; (b) —S-alkyl, wherein the alkyl group is optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; and (c) —NH-alkyl, wherein the alkyl group... | PRIORITY TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of European Application No. 04006509.6, filed Mar. 18, 2004, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to novel ether derivatives, to a process for their manufacture, pharmac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs) catalyze the phosphorylation of tyrosyl residues in various proteins involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation (Wilks et al., Progress in Growth Factor Research 97 (1990) 2; Chan, A. C., and Shaw, A. S., Curr. Opin. Immunol. 8 (... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I, wherein: R 1 is selected from the group consisting of: (a) —O-alkyl, wherein the alkyl group is optionally substituted with one or more halogen atoms; (b) —S-alkyl, wherein the alkyl group is optionally substituted... | 20050317 | 20081007 | 20050922 | 93950.0 | 0 | CHUNG, SUSANNAH LEE | NOVEL ETHER DERIVATIVES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,243 | ACCEPTED | Stable aqueous surfactant compositions | A stable, aqueous composition containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring suspension or stabilization, such as a silicone, an oily material, or ... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A stable, aqueous surfactant containing composition, comprising: a. at least one anionic, zwitterionic, amphoteric, nonionic, or cationic surfactant, or combinations thereof; b. at least one substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier; c. water; d. at least one c... | FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to the formation of stable, aqueous compositions containing a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, a surfactant, an alkaline material, and various compounds therein, as for example substantially insoluble materials requiring su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Heretofore, various substantially insoluble compounds could not be adequately stabilized in an aqueous surfactant containing composition. For example, various aqueous surfactant compositions which contain silicone additives therein, as for example hair or skin conditioners, would... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A stable aqueous composition comprises a substantially crosslinked alkali-swellable acrylate copolymer rheology modifier, water, an alkaline material, and an effective amount of a surfactant so that a substantially insoluble compound is stabilized or suspended in the composition. Co... | 20050317 | 20070515 | 20050721 | 69604.0 | 0 | LIPMAN, BERNARD | STABLE AQUEOUS SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,261 | ACCEPTED | Enhanced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution | A composition comprising from 0.005% to 0.02% bimatoprost by weight and from 100 ppm to 250 ppm benzalkonium chloride, wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration is disclosed herein. A method which is useful in treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension related thereto... | 1. A composition comprising from 0.005% to 0.02% bimatoprost by weight and from 100 ppm to 250 ppm benzalkonium chloride, wherein said composition is an aqueous liquid which is formulated for ophthalmic administration. 2. The composition of claim 1 which further comprises an effective amount of EDTA. 3. The composition... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising bimatoprost. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Description of Related Art Bimatoprost, shown below, is a prostamide marketed commercially for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Benzalkonium chloride (BAK) is a preservative... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Description of Related Art Bimatoprost, shown below, is a prostamide marketed commercially for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Benzalkonium chloride (BAK) is a preservative used in many commercial ophthalmic products to prevent microbial contamination in multi-... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES <EOH>FIG. 1 is a plot showing the aqueous humor concentration of the parent acid of bimatoprost after topical administration of several formulations. FIG. 2 is a plot showing the membrane permeability of bimatoprost in several different formulations. detailed-description ... | 20050316 | 20101214 | 20060921 | 95387.0 | A61K31557 | 4 | FAY, ZOHREH A | ENHANCED BIMATOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,083,422 | ACCEPTED | FISHING LURES HAVING ELASTOMERIC PORTIONS | Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention provides a fishing lure comprising an elastomeric portion having at least first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. At least a portion of the first region is characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the... | 1. A fishing lure, comprising: an elastomeric portion, said elastomeric portion comprising first and second regions each having a hardness on the Shore A scale, wherein the hardness of said first region exceeds the hardness of said second region. 2. The fishing lure according to claim 1 further comprising at least one ... | Detailed Description of the Invention BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION -- Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to fishing lures and, more particularly, to fishing lures having elastomeric portions. Description of Related Art Fishermen and manufacturers of fishing lures have found elastomeric or other soft... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION -- Field of the Invention <EOH>This invention relates generally to fishing lures and, more particularly, to fishing lures having elastomeric portions. | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention addresses the above needs and achieves other advantages by providing a fishing lure having an elastomeric portion. According to one embodiment, the elastomeric portion has first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scal... | 20050318 | 20070911 | 20051027 | 95688.0 | 0 | ARK, DARREN W | FISHING LURES HAVING ELASTOMERIC PORTIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,435 | ACCEPTED | Ammunition for electrical discharge weapon | A primer-fired ammunition cartridge for an electrical discharge weapon having a housing with an exterior surface and two wire-tethered darts positioned within dart chambers in the housing and two electrical contacts positioned on opposite surfaces of the housing for lengthening an electrical arc path across the exterio... | 1. An ammunition cartridge for an electrical discharge weapon comprising: a housing having an exterior surface and at least two dart chambers located within the housing; a wire tethered dart positioned in each dart chamber; a primer having a chemical propellant for launching the wire tethered darts; a first electrical ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of electrical immobilization weapons of the type which impart an electrical impulse to immobilize a human target by inducing involuntary muscular contractions, and more particularly, to an improved ammunition cartridge for the electrical d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of electrical immobilization weapons of the type which impart an electrical impulse to immobilize a human target by inducing involuntary muscular contractions, and more particularly, to an improved ammunition cartridge for the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an improved primer fired ammunition cartridge for an electrical discharge weapon which allows for a longer arc path at the target by lengthening potential arc paths across the exterior surfaces of the ammunition cartridge, while still maintaining... | 20050317 | 20081104 | 20060921 | 83122.0 | F41C900 | 1 | BERGIN, JAMES S | AMMUNITION FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE WEAPON | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41C | 2,005 | |
11,083,440 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, system, and method for disposing of a call | An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for disposing of calls. The apparatus includes a call initiation module, a transfer module, and a presentation module. The call initiation module initiates a plurality of calls. The transfer module transfer a plurality of calls to at least one agent. The presentation modul... | 1. An apparatus to dispose of a plurality of calls, the apparatus comprising: a call initiation module configured to initiate a plurality of calls; a transfer module configured to transfer a plurality of calls to at least one agent; and a presentation module capable of simultaneously presenting a plurality of transferr... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/554,328 entitled Call Predisposition Device, filed Mar. 17, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an app... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an apparatus, system, and method for managing calls from a call center and more particularly to the management of transferring multiple calls to a single agent. 2. Description of the Related Art In the world of sales, it is axio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently available call management apparatuses, systems, and methods. Accordingly, the pr... | 20050317 | 20100126 | 20050922 | 95593.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, QUYNH H | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DISPOSING OF A CALL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,441 | ACCEPTED | Power converter circuitry and method | A control system and method for simultaneously regulating the operation of a plurality of different types of switching power converters. The system utilizes in regulating the power converters sampled data and nonlinear feedback control loops. | 1-6. (canceled) 7. A system for controlling an operation of a plurality of pulse-width-modulated switching power converters, the system comprising: a sample and hold circuit coupled to the pulse-width-modulated power converters, the sample and hold circuit being configured to receive at a plurality of time-separated sa... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to switching power supplies or converters. In particular, this invention relates to a simple, robust switching power supply which is capable of providing power to a number of different regulated power sources within a given circuit. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Switching pow... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Switching power supplies are used to provide power in numerous products such as cell phones, camera, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), calculators, portable computers and similar types of electronic equipment. Such switching power supplies are quite complex and use numerous com... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with this invention a switching power supply is provided which is both inexpensive and robust and at the same time capable of providing a number of different output voltages. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention, a ring oscillator is used together with a... | 20050317 | 20070102 | 20050728 | 64530.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, MATTHEW VAN | SAMPLE AND HOLD SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF PULSE-WIDTH-MODULATED SWITCHING POWER CONVERTERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,454 | ACCEPTED | Multi-layer extrusion head for self-sealing cable | An electrical cable and a method for manufacturing the electrical cable are provided in which a plurality of insulated conductors have an inner protective layer extruded thereabout. A plurality of longitudinally extending ribs or fins or exterior ribbed or finned surfaces are formed outward of the inner protective laye... | 1. An extrusion head for producing a self-sealing cable around a conductor, said extrusion head comprising: an inner channel directing the flow of an inner layer of a first material around the conductor; an outer channel directing the flow of an outer layer of a second material around said inner layer; and at least two... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from provisional application No. 60/557,526 filed Mar. 20, 2004, and is a continuation-in-part of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/364,808 filed Feb. 11, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending application Ser. No. 09/851,475 filed M... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Insulated solid and stranded electrical cables are well known in the art. Generally stranded cables include a central stranded conductor with a protecting insulation jacket disposed around the conductor. The most frequent cause of failure of directly buried aluminum secondary cab... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to improvements in insulated solid and stranded cables. An electrical cable and a method for manufacturing the electrical cable are provided in which a plurality of insulated conductors have an inner protective layer extruded thereabout, and outwa... | 20050318 | 20080506 | 20050728 | 64853.0 | 1 | AFTERGUT, JEFFRY H | MULTI-LAYER EXTRUSION HEAD FOR SELF-SEALING CABLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,517 | ACCEPTED | Aluminum-zinc-magnesium-copper alloy extrusion | An aluminum alloy extrusion product having improved strength and fracture toughness, the aluminum base alloy comprised of 1.95 to 2.5 wt. % Cu, 1.9 to 2.5 wt. % Mg, 8.2 to 10 wt. % Zn, 0.05 to 0.25 wt. % Zr, max. 0.15 wt. % Si, max. 0.15 wt. % Fe, max. 0.1 wt. % Mn, the remainder aluminum and incidental elements and im... | 1. A method of producing an aluminum alloy extrusion product having improved fracture toughness, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a molten body of an aluminum base alloy comprised of 1.95 to 2.5 wt. % Cu, 1.95 to 2.5 wt. % Mg, 8.2 to 10 wt. % Zn, 0.05 to 0.25 wt. % Zr, max. 0.15 wt. % Si, max. 0.15 wt.... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 10/662,835, filed Sep. 15, 2003, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/412,200, filed Sep. 21, 2002, incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to Al—Zn... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloys and more particularly it relates to Al—Zn—Mg—Cu extrusions and the method of making the same for use in aircraft applications. Further, the invention relates to Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy extrusion product having improved fracture toughness. Ex... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide an improved Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy extrusion for use in aircrafts. It is another object of the invention to provide an Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy extrusion having improved fracture toughness as well as having high strength levels. It is yet another obje... | 20050318 | 20070508 | 20051027 | 59001.0 | 0 | MORILLO, JANELL COMBS | ALUMINUM-ZINC-MAGNESIUM-COPPER ALLOY EXTRUSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,758 | ACCEPTED | Multi-media workstation having a master rail system | A multi-media workstation having a master rail system for permitting horizontal adjustment of the various components of the workstation. The workstation generally includes a console having a work surface and a master rail system for supporting various audiovisual equipment. The master rail system includes a rail extrus... | 1-26. (canceled) 27. A multi-media workstation comprising: at least two substantially vertical frames having an upper mounting surface thereon; a rail mounted to said mounting surface of said vertical frames and connecting said frames, said rail including a first upper surface, a second upper surface, a lateral surface... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/005,064, filed Dec. 6, 2004, which is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/407,436, filed Apr. 4, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,857,712, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional App... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Workstations for mounting audio-visual, electrical, communication and computer equipment are well known and are available from different manufacturers. It is also known to construct office workstations in a modular fashion that permits a wide variety of furniture groupings or arr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a multi-media workstation having a master rail system for permitting horizontal adjustment of the various components of the workstation. The workstation generally includes a console having a work surface and a master rail system for supporting various audiov... | 20050318 | 20061024 | 20050825 | 60361.0 | 0 | NGUYEN, CHI Q | MULTI-MEDIA WORKSTATION HAVING A MASTER RAIL SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,897 | ACCEPTED | Paging transceivers and methods for selectively retrieving messages | A paging transceiver and method for selectively paging provides a page to a paging transceiver but does not automatically provide an associated message. The paging transceiver receives the page and alerts the user that a message is waiting and preferably provides a short description of the message. The user can then do... | 1-53. (canceled) 54. A device for transmitting data to and receiving data from a communication system, comprising: a receiver for receiving a message comprising an information identifier that identifies information stored in a system remote from the device, wherein the information is not included in the message; a user... | RELATED APPLICATIONS Reference is made to co-pending patent applications filed on Sep. 19, 1997, entitled “Paging Transceivers and Methods for Selectively Erasing Information,” “Pager Transceivers and Methods for Performing Action on Information at Desired Times,” and “Methods and Systems for Selectively Paging,” each ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, a paging receiver can be classified into one of four categories: an alert or tone only paging receiver, a numeric paging receiving, an alphanumeric paging receiver, or a voice paging receiver. One common characteristic of all of these paging receivers is that they mon... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems described above with methods and systems for selective paging. A paging system notifies a paging transceiver that a message has been received but does not initially transmit the associated message. The user, upon being notified of the messag... | 20050321 | 20080722 | 20050728 | 79731.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, THUAN T | PAGING TRANSCEIVERS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY RETRIEVING MESSAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,083,938 | ACCEPTED | Image forming apparatus and method | An image forming apparatus which performs image formation using plural color materials including dark color material and light color material for a hue generates color component signals corresponding to the respective plural color materials from an input image signal. Edge smoothing processing is performed on the respe... | 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit configured to perform image formation using plural color materials including dark color material and light color material for a hue; a generation unit configured to generate color component signals corresponding to said respective plural color materials fr... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus used in a copier, a printer, a facsimile machine (hereinbelow, abbreviated to “FAX”) and the like, and more particularly, to image processing in an image forming apparatus which performs image formation using plural recording materials (... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Needs of the marketplace for printers are increased every year. Regarding color image formation, a 4-color image forming apparatus using 4 color ink or toner is popular, however, image forming apparatuses using increased number of colors of ink or toner have been proposed and rea... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention has an object to address the problems in application of the edge smoothing technique to an image forming apparatus using dark and light recording materials. More particularly, the object of the present invention is to enable cost reduction while ma... | 20050321 | 20100629 | 20050929 | 64486.0 | 0 | WASHINGTON, JAMARES | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD WHICH PERFORM SMOOTHING PROCESSING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,048 | ACCEPTED | Document management method, network system, and information processing apparatus | In a network system including a server apparatus, client apparatus, and database, when a registration request of catalog data of a catalog is received from the client apparatus, the catalog data is registered in the database as one file of the catalog. When a registration request of merchandise information to be associ... | 1. A document management method comprising: a document registration step of, when a registration request of a document file is received, registering in a database the document file which is divided into document data of a predetermined block; and a step of associating information to be used for search with one or a plu... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a technique of managing documents (catalogs) in a network system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Systems which register catalogs in a database and manage them have been proposed recently. For example, in patent reference 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-76924), ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Systems which register catalogs in a database and manage them have been proposed recently. For example, in patent reference 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-76924), collected catalogs are registered in a database. In accordance with search conditions, a desired catalog can b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has as its object to register and manage documents (catalogs) to acquire them divisionally for a predetermined unit (e.g., for each page). In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present... | 20050321 | 20100622 | 20050922 | 74469.0 | 0 | HOANG, SON T | DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT METHOD, NETWORK SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,149 | ACCEPTED | Intake system of outboard motor | An outboard motor includes an upright engine in which a plurality of cylinders are arranged vertically, an engine cover covering the engine, and an intake system for the engine. The intake system includes an intake manifold disposed on a side of the engine and provided with a surge tank and an intake pipe, in which the... | 1. An intake system of an outboard motor including an upright engine in which a plurality of cylinders are arranged vertically, an engine cover covering the engine, and an intake system for the engine, said intake system including an intake manifold disposed on a side of the engine and comprising a surge tank and an in... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of The Invention The present invention relates to an intake system of an outboard motor. 2. Description of The Related Art An intake system of an outboard motor is generally disposed in a space defined between an engine and an engine cover which covers the engine. Japanese Unexamine... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of The Invention The present invention relates to an intake system of an outboard motor. 2. Description of The Related Art An intake system of an outboard motor is generally disposed in a space defined between an engine and an engine cover which covers the engine. Japane... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention was conceived in consideration of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an intake system of an outboard motor having a compact size capable of providing torque characteristics in accordance with the revolution range of th... | 20050321 | 20061003 | 20050922 | 63160.0 | 0 | KAMEN, NOAH P | INTAKE SYSTEM OF OUTBOARD MOTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,213 | ACCEPTED | Compact non-volatile memory cell and array system | NVM arrays include rows and columns of NVM cells comprising a floating gate, a programming element, and a logic storage element. During a programming or erase mode, the floating gate of each cell is charged to a predetermined level. At the beginning of a read mode, all storage elements are pre-charged to a high supply ... | 1. A non-volatile memory (NVM) system, comprising: an array of NVM cells configured in rows and columns, each NVM cell comprising a storage element and a programming element, such that each NVM cell is arranged to be programmed, erased, and read based on a plurality of row selection, column selection, and programming s... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 10/813,907 (IMPJ-0027A) filed on Mar. 30, 2004, Ser. No. 10/814,866 (IMPJ-0027B) filed on Mar. 30, 2004, and Ser. No. 10/814,868 (IMPJ-0027C) filed on Mar. 30, 2004. All three Applications are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD O... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Memory circuits may be classified in two main categories: volatile and nonvolatile. Volatile memory loses any data as soon as the system is turned off. Thus, it requires constant power to remain viable. Most types of random access memory (RAM) fall into this category. Non-volatil... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The disclosure facilitates storage of digital information in a non-volatile memory circuit. Accordingly, the disclosure provides programming, erasing, and reading of non-volatile memory arrays. In some embodiments, storage elements of NVM cells forming an NVM array are pre-charged with high supply v... | 20050317 | 20070828 | 20060921 | 99380.0 | G11C1134 | 0 | NGUYEN, HIEN N | COMPACT NON-VOLATILE MEMORY CELL AND ARRAY SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,084,232 | ACCEPTED | Premises management networking | Some embodiments of a method for premises management networking include monitoring premises management devices connected to a gateway at a premises; controlling premises management devices connected to the gateway at the premises; receiving, at the premises, an uplink-initiation signal associated with a network operati... | 1. A method for premises management networking, comprising: monitoring premises management devices connected to a gateway at a premises; controlling premises management devices connected to the gateway at the premises; receiving, at the premises, an uplink-initiation signal associated with a network operations center s... | CROSS-REFERENCE This application is related to and claims the benefit of the following United States patent applications: U.S. provisional application No. 60/553,934 for Business Method for Premises Management, invented by Reza Raji and Chris Stevens, filed Mar. 16, 2004; U.S. provisional application No. 60/553,932 for... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Vendors such as premises vendors, communication service vendors, and Internet portal vendors need a solution for extending their relationship with vendees beyond the immediate transaction. Additionally, vendees desire additional premises management services beyond the immediate t... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 shows an example of an overall network for premises management. FIG. 2 shows an example of a homebuilder-branded Internet portal for premises management. FIGS. 3A-3C show examples of detailed screens of the portal interface for premises management. FIG. 3D shows a sc... | 20050316 | 20121218 | 20050929 | 57313.0 | 3 | BOUTAH, ALINA A | PREMISES MANAGEMENT NETWORKING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,297 | ACCEPTED | Interface circuit for utilizing a facsimile machine coupled to a PC as a scanner or printer | Apparatus for interfacing a conventional facsimile machine with a PC enabling the use of the facsimile machine as a scanner or printer. A first switch assembly selectively couples the PC modem and facsimile machine either to independent telephone lines in a normal mode or to one another in a scan/print mode. A manually... | 1. —A method of transferring a group III type facsimile machine's digital signals between a computer and said facsimile machine to cause said facsimile machine to operate as a printing device, comprising the steps of: (a) coupling the facsimile machine to the computer and isolating the facsimile machine from a telephon... | This application is a divisional of the continuation-in-part application Ser. No. 08/669,056, filed Jun. 24, 1996, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 08/226,278, filed Apr. 11, 1994, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,530,558. These applications are incorporated herein by reference. The following repr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As is well known in the art, a conventional facsimile scans documents and transmits the scanned information through a modem in a standard facsimile format to a remote facsimile which receives the transmitted data by a modem and converts the transmitted data into a form for printi... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention achieves all of the above as well as other objectives through apparatus which is characterized by comprising first switch means capable of selectively coupling a PC modem and a facsimile modem to independent telephone lines when in a non-scanning/prin... | 20050319 | 20090210 | 20051103 | 94804.0 | 18 | LEE, CHEUKFAN | INTERFACE CIRCUIT FOR UTILIZING A FACSIMILE MACHINE COUPLED TO A PC AS A SCANNER OR PRINTER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,321 | ACCEPTED | System for heat treating castings and reclaiming sand | A system for reclaiming sand from a casting process includes a chamber having an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of baffles defining a circuitous path for the sand therebetween, a heating element for providing heat to the chamber, and a fluidizing distributor for directing the sand through the chamber. A method of re... | 1. A system for reclaiming sand from a casting process, comprising: a chamber including an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of baffles defining a circuitous path for the sand therebetween; a heating element for providing heat to said chamber; and a fluidizing air distributor for urging the sand through said chamber. 2... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/554,502, filed Mar. 19, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of foundry processing and, more particularly, to heat treating metal castings and reclaiming sand ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many changes have been made in the field of heat treating of metal castings and reclaiming sand from sand cores and sand molds used in the manufacture of metal castings. The sand core and/or sand mold (referred to hereafter as “sand core”) comprise sand held together by a binder ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/554,502, filed Mar. 19, 2004, is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Briefly described, the present invention provides a furnace system and method in which waste sand can be refined, cleaned, and otherwise reclaimed, and through... | 20050318 | 20081021 | 20050922 | 67724.0 | 0 | LIN, ING HOUR | SYSTEM FOR HEAT TREATING CASTINGS AND RECLAIMING SAND | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,540 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for preventing pets from clawing home furnishings | An apparatus and method is provided for controlling animal activity with an adhesive sheet. In one embodiment, the sheet includes strips uniformly spaced apart on a transfer layer including a bisected protection layer. In another embodiment, the sheet is flat and generally rectangular. In another embodiment, the sheet ... | 1. A method for controlling pet behavior comprising the steps of: providing a transfer sheet; providing a control sheet adjacent to the transfer sheet; providing a bisected release sheet, adjacent to the control sheet, including a first release sheet and a second release sheet; providing a first adhesive layer, between... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/810,049, filed Mar. 4, 1997, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/012,825, filed Mar. 5, 1996. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to animal control methods, and in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some animals such as cats tend to naturally claw at or scratch home furnishings. If allowed to continue, such activity can significantly deface and even damage the furniture. Animals also defecate and meander in unwanted places. There are a number of methods for deterring many ty... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a plan view of an array of strips utilized in a method for preventing cats from clawing furniture and is constructed in accordance with the invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the strips of FIG. 1 taken along the line 2 - 2 in FIG. 1 . FIG.... | 20050318 | 20130305 | 20051013 | 91354.0 | 3 | NORDMEYER, PATRICIA L | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING PETS FROM CLAWING HOME FURNISHINGS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,586 | ACCEPTED | Electronic clinical thermometer | An electronic clinical thermometer has a probe including a temperature sensor and a heat flux sensor which are controlled to make measurements at specified time intervals. The measured values are used in solving the equation of heat conduction to estimate the temperature of an internal body position. A heater may be in... | 1. An electronic clinical thermometer comprising: a temperature sensor for measuring temperature; a heat flow sensor disposed proximally to said temperature sensor for measuring heat flow; a controller for controlling said temperature sensor and said heat flux sensor to make measurements at a specified time interval; a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an electronic thermometer for estimating the temperature at an inner position of a live body based on temperature data taken on the body surface. More particularly, the invention relates to such an electronic thermometer using an equation of thermal conduction for m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an electronic thermometer for estimating the temperature at an inner position of a live body based on temperature data taken on the body surface. More particularly, the invention relates to such an electronic thermometer using an equation of thermal cond... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of this invention to provide an electronic clinical thermometer capable of accurately and quickly estimate the internal body temperature of a live body by measuring real-time external temperature values directly and calculating the temperature at the desire... | 20050425 | 20060613 | 20051006 | 64565.0 | 0 | KAPLAN VERBITSKY, GAIL | ELECTRONIC CLINICAL THERMOMETER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,626 | ACCEPTED | Thio semicarbazone and semicarbozone inhibitors of cysteine proteases and methods of their use | The present invention relates to thio semicarbazone and semicarbazone inhibitors of cysteine proteases and methods of using such compounds to prevent and treat protozoan infections such as trypanosomiasis, malaria and leishmaniasis. The compounds also find use in inhibiting cysteine proteases associated with carcinogen... | 1. A compound having the formula: wherein R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R2 is substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl; R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, and substituted or unsubstituted lower alk... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/379,366 filed on May 8, 2002; and U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/449,058, filed Feb. 20, 2003; both of which are herein incorporated by reference for all purposes. STATEMENT AS ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Trypanosomiasis, malaria, and leishmaniasis are major parasitic diseases in developing countries (McKerrow, J. H. et al., Annu. Rev. Microbiol. 47:821-853 (1993)). American trypanosomiasis, or Chagas' disease, is the leading cause of heart disease in Latin America (Libow, L. F. e... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to thio semicarbazone and semicarbazone compounds, and cyclized pyrazoline analogues of either, that function as cysteine protease inhibitors and the use of such compounds in methods of treating and preventing protozoan infections that require cysteine ... | 20050318 | 20090224 | 20050818 | 62164.0 | 0 | SHIAO, REI TSANG | THIO SEMICARBAZONE AND SEMICARBOZONE INHIBITORS OF CYSTEINE PROTEASES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,671 | ACCEPTED | Probe card and method for constructing same | In one embodiment, a probe card for testing dice on a wafer includes a substrate, a number of cantilevers formed on a surface thereof, and a number of probes extending from unsupported ends of the cantilevers. The unsupported ends of the cantilevers project over cavities on the surface of the substrate. The probes have... | 1. A probe card for testing a plurality of dice under test (DUTs) on a wafer, the probe card comprising: a substrate; a plurality of electrically conducting cantilevers formed on a surface of the substrate, each of the cantilevers having an unsupported end projecting over one of an equal number of cavities formed on th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/556,556, filed on Mar. 26, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to methods and appar... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for testing integrated circuits, and more particularly to advanced probe cards and methods of fabricating the same. 2. Description of the Background Art Probe cards are used in the testing ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a probe card for testing a number of dice under test (DUTs) on a wafer. Generally, the probe card includes a substrate, a number of electrically conducting cantilevers formed on a surface of the substrate, and a number of electrica... | 20050318 | 20080219 | 20050929 | 91289.0 | 0 | VELEZ, ROBERTO | PROBE CARD AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,697 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for rendering of complex translucent objects using multiple volumetric grids | Rendering methods include receiving a 3D object including adjacent first and second objects, determining surface illumination for points on the first and second objects, associating first and second 3D grids with the first and second objects, mapping points of the first and second objects to the first and second 3D gri... | 1. A method for rendering an object comprises: receiving a specification of a first component of the object and a second component of the object, wherein the first component is associated with a first plurality of surface points on the object and wherein the second component is associated with a second plurality of sur... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present application is a continuation-in-part of and incorporates by reference for all purposes: application Ser. No. 10/428,322 filed Apr. 30, 2003. The present application also claims priority to and incorporates by reference for all purposes: Provisional Application No. 60/572,253 fil... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application is a continuation-in-part of and incorporates by reference for all purposes: application Ser. No. 10/428,322 filed Apr. 30, 2003. The present application also claims priority to and incorporates by reference for all purposes: Provisional Application No. 60... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to the field of computer animation. More particularly, the present invention relates to techniques and apparatus for efficient rendering of objects composed of translucent materials. The techniques described below are based on an explicit represen... | 20050318 | 20081028 | 20050929 | 64873.0 | 0 | BROOME, SAID A | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING OF COMPLEX TRANSLUCENT OBJECTS USING MULTIPLE VOLUMETRIC GRIDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,084,769 | ACCEPTED | Method for signing into a mobile device over a network | A system, apparatus, and method are directed to managing automatic sign in to an Instant Messaging (IM) session on mobile device from another computing device, such as a personal computer (PC), over a network. The end-user of the PC may provide an account identifier, password, and the like, and in response, receive a c... | 1. A method for use in managing an Instant Messaging (IM) session over a network, comprising: receiving information indicating that a computing device is logged into an end-user account; providing a cookie to the computing device, wherein the cookie includes an end-user account identifier associated with the logged in ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to remote computing connections, and more particularly but not exclusively to managing automatic signing into a remote device from another computing device over a network. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The use of mobile technologies is steadily on the increase, for b... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of mobile technologies is steadily on the increase, for both business and personal uses. Mobile phones are a common site today and many people own personal information management (PIM) devices, palmtop computers, and so forth, to manage their schedules, contacts, and to s... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless otherwise specified. For a better understanding of... | 20050318 | 20100427 | 20061012 | 94652.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | KIM, TAE K | METHOD FOR SIGNING INTO A MOBILE DEVICE OVER A NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,084,989 | ACCEPTED | Coating composition with solar properties | A coating composition is disclosed. The coating composition includes an infrared reflective layer; a primer layer over the infrared reflective layer; a dielectric layer over the primer layer; and an absorbing layer, wherein the absorbing layer can be either under the infrared reflective layer or over the dielectric lay... | 1. A coating composition comprising: a. an infrared reflective layer; b. a primer layer over the infrared reflective layer; c. a dielectric layer over the primer layer; and d. an absorbing layer, wherein the absorbing layer can be either under the infrared reflective layer or over the dielectric layer. 2. The coating a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a coating composition that can be applied on substrates to provide a coated substrate that exhibits low visible light transmittance and low visible light reflectance from at least one side of the substrate. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Privacy glass, defined as gla... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Privacy glass, defined as glass which has a low visible transmittance (i.e., less than or equal to 50%), can be used in a variety of applications such as automotive applications and architectural applications. There are generally no limitations regarding where privacy glass can b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a non-limiting embodiment, the present invention is a coating composition comprising: an infrared reflective layer; a primer layer over the infrared reflective layer; a dielectric layer over the primer layer; and an absorbing layer, wherein the absorbing layer can be either under... | 20050321 | 20090106 | 20060921 | 90523.0 | B32B1706 | 0 | SPEER, TIMOTHY M | COATING COMPOSITION WITH SOLAR PROPERTIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,005 | |
11,085,062 | ACCEPTED | Golf swing training tool | A golf swing training tool comprises a plurality of blade portions and an attaching portion for detachably attaching these blade portions to an axis member for golf swinging, wherein the blade portions are radially disposed around an axis of the axis member when being attached to the axis member. | 1. A golf swing training tool comprising a plurality of blade portions and an attaching portion for detachably attaching these blade portions to an axis member for golf swinging, wherein the blade portions are radially disposed around the axis member. 2. The golf swing training tool as set forth in claim 1, wherein the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf swing training tool. 2. Description of the Background Art Priorly, as golf swing training tools, ones made by mounting weights on the shafts or heads of golf clubs have been provided. However, with such training tools, a centr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf swing training tool. 2. Description of the Background Art Priorly, as golf swing training tools, ones made by mounting weights on the shafts or heads of golf clubs have been provided. However, with such training to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A golf swing training tool of the present invention has been proposed in view of the problems as described above, and compasses a plurality of blade portions and an attaching portion for detachably attaching these blade portions to an axis member for golf swinging, wherein the blade... | 20050322 | 20061010 | 20050929 | 64512.0 | 0 | LEGESSE, NINI F | GOLF SWING TRAINING TOOL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,078 | ACCEPTED | Differential transmission circuit and common mode choke coil | A first transmission line for transmitting a first signal and a second transmission line for transmitting a second signal, which has the reverse phase of the first signal, are connected in series with a common mode choke coil. A third transmission line and fourth transmission line are each connected in series with the ... | 1. A differential transmission circuit comprising: a first transmission line for transmitting a first signal; a second transmission line for transmitting a second signal having the reverse phase of the first signal; a common mode choke coil connected in series with the first transmission line and second transmission li... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a differential transmission circuit and a common mode choke coil. 2. Background Information In recent years there have been increasing demands for the transmission of high-frequency signals in conjunction with the diversification of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a differential transmission circuit and a common mode choke coil. 2. Background Information In recent years there have been increasing demands for the transmission of high-frequency signals in conjunction with the diversi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to solve these problems, a first aspect of the present invention provides a differential transmission circuit which includes a first transmission line, second transmission line, common mode choke coil, third transmission line, fourth transmission line, semiconductor device,... | 20050322 | 20080610 | 20051006 | 67980.0 | 0 | GLENN, KIMBERLY E | DIFFERENTIAL TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT AND COMMON MODE CHOKE COIL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,119 | ACCEPTED | Vehicle occupant protection system | A vehicle occupant protection system includes a plurality of satellite sensors, a control unit, and a plurality of bus lines. The satellite sensors detect a vehicle condition in a vehicle collision or a rollover event. The control unit determines an occurrence of the vehicle collision or the rollover event based on out... | 1. A vehicle occupant protection system comprising: a plurality of satellite sensors for detecting a vehicle condition; a control unit for determining an occurrence of a vehicle event based on output signals from the plurality of satellite sensors and for controlling activation of an occupant protection unit; and a plu... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-82192, filed on Mar. 22, 2004, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a vehicle occupant protecti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are known vehicle occupant protection systems in which a control unit and satellite sensors are connected through bus lines (see, for example, published Japanese patent documents JP-A-2002-529292 and JP-A-2001-512395). In the system disclosed in JP-A-2002-529292, the bus li... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the problems encountered by the conventional techniques as described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle occupant protection system which is capable of making effective use of cascade connection such as daisy chain connection by substantially... | 20050322 | 20081028 | 20050922 | 87309.0 | 0 | CAMBY, RICHARD M | VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,124 | ACCEPTED | Sensor system | An inertia sensor system incorporates a vibration-type angular-speed sensor unit and an acceleration sensor unit provided separately. The inertia sensor system also includes a second-type acceleration signal generation unit to extract an acceleration signal component from a detection-object vibration component generate... | 1. A sensor system comprising: a vibration-type angular-speed sensor unit including: a vibrator vibrating in a reference direction determined in advance; and a detection waveform generation unit for detecting a detection-object vibration component resulting from application of an angular speed to the vibrator as a comp... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is based upon, claims the benefit of priority of, and incorporates by reference the contents of, Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-90408 filed on Mar. 25, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a sensor system used in control of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods of sensing angular-speed within a sensor (such as, for example, a gyro sensor) include a mechanical method, an optical method and a fluid method. The mechanical method is a method utilizing the precession or a body of revolution. The optical method is a method utilizing c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is thus an object to provide a sensor system including an embedded vibration-type angular-speed sensor and an embedded acceleration sensor, which are used typically in control of a vehicle and to make the sensor system capable of detecting an abnormality with a high degree of pre... | 20050322 | 20071023 | 20050929 | 90312.0 | 0 | CHAPMAN JR, JOHN E | SENSOR SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,245 | ACCEPTED | Centrifugal compressor and manufacturing method for impeller | On a suction surface side of a blade in an impeller, a convex portion is formed to assume a curved line from a front edge portion to a throat portion substantially in the middle in a radial direction, and this convex portion is formed to be flat assuming a curved line from the throat portion toward a rear edge portion,... | 1. A centrifugal compressor that has an impeller, which is mounted with plural blades radially in an outer periphery of a hub, disposed in an inside of a casing and pressurizes fluid introduced into the casing according to rotation of the impeller and discharges the fluid, wherein a throat portion on a suction surface ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a centrifugal compressor that pressurizes fluid to change the fluid to compressed fluid, and in particular to an impeller for pressurizing fluid and a manufacturing method for the impeller. 2) Description of the Related Art FIG. 20 i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a centrifugal compressor that pressurizes fluid to change the fluid to compressed fluid, and in particular to an impeller for pressurizing fluid and a manufacturing method for the impeller. 2) Description of the Related A... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to solve at least the problems in the conventional technology. The centrifugal compressor according to the present invention, the impeller mounted with the plural blades radially is disposed rotatively in the inside of the casing, and the thr... | 20050322 | 20090414 | 20051124 | 75163.0 | 0 | WHITE, DWAYNE J | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR IMPELLER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,367 | ACCEPTED | Drop-in bore gauge apparatus for female articulated connector | An apparatus for measuring wear and specified dimensions and aiding in the method of reconditioning of articulated connectors is disclosed. The apparatus is a drop-in bore gauge with a handle, a flange and at least one elongated fin for insertion into the bore of the female castings. Once inserted, dimensions can be de... | 1. An apparatus for measuring the inner surface of a bore defined in an articulated connector, said bore having a central axis, apparatus comprising: a handle portion; a flange portion extending outwardly from said handle portion to prevent said handle portion from falling into said bore; and a plurality of elongated f... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/298,162, filed Jun. 13, 2001, entitled “Articulated Connector Reconditioning Process and Apparatuses.” BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Multi-unit railroad cars are typically interconnected using couplings, such as articulate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Multi-unit railroad cars are typically interconnected using couplings, such as articulated connectors, to link one unit to the next. Most often, the connectors include a male casting portion mounted to the end structure of one of the rail car units which is joined to a female cas... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the invention, a method is set forth for reconditioning an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car. The connector is measured to determine areas and amounts of wear on the male and female casting portions of the conne... | 20050321 | 20061205 | 20050728 | 72377.0 | 0 | SMITH, RICHARD A | DROP-IN BORE GAUGE APPARATUS FOR FEMALE ARTICULATED CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,531 | ACCEPTED | Information processing apparatus and information processing method | An information processing apparatus has an authentication & key exchange unit, a contents receiver, a contents decryption unit and a contents confirmation request unit. The authentication & key exchange unit performs authentication & key exchange processing by using a given protocol with the communication apparatus and... | 1. An information processing apparatus which receives encrypted contents and key information attached to the contents transmitted from a communication apparatus connected via a network, comprising: authentication & key exchange unit which performs authentication & key exchange processing by using a given protocol with ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-301888, filed on Oct. 15, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The prese... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus that receives or transmits contents requiring copyright protections. 2. Related Art Along with the diffusion of computer networks and digitalization in recent years, products called dig... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been achieved in the light of the above problems. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing apparatus and an information processing method that make it possible to effectively utilize contents, by securely preventing an u... | 20050322 | 20100713 | 20060420 | 96472.0 | H04L900 | 0 | SU, SARAH | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,085,561 | ACCEPTED | Storage device employing a flash memory | A semiconductor disk wherein a flash memory into which data is rewritten in block unit is employed as a storage medium, the semiconductor disk including a data memory in which file data are stored, a substitutive memory which substitutes for blocks of errors in the data memory, an error memory in which error informatio... | 1. A storage device employing a nonvolatile semiconductor flash memory, wherein said nonvolatile semiconductor flash memory is divided into a plurality of physical sectors identified by physical addresses, wherein said flash memory carries out data write operation of a write data from a host system into a sector of sai... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a storage device employing a flash memory. More particularly, it relates to a method of extending the service life of such a storage device. A magnetic storage device is the most commonly used prior-art auxiliary storage for information equipment. With the ma... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a storage device employing a flash memory. More particularly, it relates to a method of extending the service life of such a storage device. A magnetic storage device is the most commonly used prior-art auxiliary storage for information equipment.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a storage device employing a flash memory, which has a longer service life and which is smaller in size and more economical then conventional storage devices. Another object of the present invention is to extend the service life of a ... | 20050322 | 20060620 | 20050728 | 95606.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, VIET Q | STORAGE DEVICE EMPLOYING A FLASH MEMORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,589 | ACCEPTED | Method for prescribing site-specific fertilizer application in agricultural fields | A map of site-specific amounts of a soil nutrient, to be applied in fertilizer to an agricultural field is created using a map of site-specific amounts of the soil nutrient needed to produce the maximum possible yield at the particular site. Subtracted from the site-specific amounts of nutrient needed are site-specific... | 1. A method implemented in at least one computer program to provide a map of site-specific amounts of a soil nutrient to be applied in fertilizer to an agricultural field divided into sites, the method comprising: calculating for the field, by use of a map of site-specific measures of a soil wetness index, a map of sit... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/083,681 filed Feb. 26, 2002, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/272,158 filed Feb. 28, 2001. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a method/process that prescribes the site-specific app... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Fertilizers supply nutrients to the soil needed to produce various crops. The most common nutrients in soil are nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. In addition, some crops require micronutrients, such as zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), depending on soils. Fertilizer of course costs money, but the risk ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, the invention is a method and system that regulates the amount of fertilizer that is applied to agricultural fields while still maintaining the maximum possible crop yield. In one aspect, the invention involves the creation of a map for an agricultural field of site-specific amounts of a... | 20050321 | 20070206 | 20050728 | 90094.0 | 1 | BATSON, VICTOR D | METHOD FOR PRESCRIBING SITE-SPECIFIC FERTILIZER APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURAL FIELDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,634 | ACCEPTED | Adjustable extrusion die | An extrusion die assembly configured to process a flow of extrusion material traveling in a downstream direction includes a first die component, a second die component and a third die component. The first die component includes a first channel that is substantially coaxial to a longitudinal axis. The second die compone... | 1. An extrusion die assembly configured to process a flow of extrusion material traveling in a downstream direction, the assembly comprising: a first die component having a first channel substantially coaxial to a longitudinal axis; a second die component received within a downstream side of the first die component and... | The present application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/554,599, filed Mar. 19, 2004, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is generally directed to an extrusion die and, more particularly, to an extru... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Extrusion dies are used to apply coatings to substrates to form various products. Tubular products are generally formed by coating extrusion material on wire-like substrates, and film products are formed by coating extrusion material on sheet-like substrates. FIG. 1 is schematic ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is generally direct to an extrusion die assembly configured to process a flow of extrusion material traveling in a downstream direction. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the extrusion die assembly includes a first die component, a second die ... | 20050321 | 20080212 | 20050922 | 99007.0 | 1 | SOPARIWALA, DIMPLE D | ADJUSTABLE EXTRUSION DIE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,085,741 | ACCEPTED | Mixing bowl with attachment | A food mixing attachment includes two mixing arms extending down from an engagement member that is configured for engaging a mixer. A respective flexible blade is on each arm and has a contour generally like that of a bowl. During the mixing process the blades scrape food from the bowl surface into the interior of the ... | 1. A mixing attachment for a mixer for mixing food in a bowl having curved side and a bottom, comprising: an upper engagement member configured for releasably engaging a turning component of the mixer, such that when the upper engagement member is engaged with the turning component and the mixer is activated, the upper... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to mixing bowl attachments. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Food mixers are present in most kitchens. Many food mixers include a revolving planetary element that has a rotating beater shaft with which an attachment such as a wire whisk or mixing beater can be a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Food mixers are present in most kitchens. Many food mixers include a revolving planetary element that has a rotating beater shaft with which an attachment such as a wire whisk or mixing beater can be attached, with the attachment revolving with the planetary element as well as ro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A mixing attachment for a mixer for mixing food in a bowl having a curved side and a bottom is disclosed. The attachment includes an upper engagement member that is configured for releasably engaging a turning component of the mixer. When the upper engagement member is engaged with ... | 20050321 | 20080101 | 20060921 | 92575.0 | B01F730 | 1 | SOOHOO, TONY GLEN | MIXING BOWL WITH ATTACHMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01F | 2,005 | |
11,085,816 | ACCEPTED | Method of manufacturing ceramic green body | A ceramic green body is formed by gelcasting. In release of the formed ceramic green body from a mold, the ceramic green body is heated so that a solvent contained in the ceramic green body is moved therefrom. The moved solvent forms a solvent film between the outer surface of the ceramic green body and the inner surfa... | 1. A method of manufacturing a ceramic green body by the steps of subjecting a ceramic slurry to molding in a mold, the ceramic slurry containing a ceramic powder, a dispersion medium, and a gelling agent, and releasing a resultant solid green body from the mold, the method being characterized in that in release of the... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a ceramic green body. BACKGROUND ART According to a known method of manufacturing a ceramic green body, a ceramic slurry containing a ceramic powder, a dispersion medium, and a gelling agent is subjected to molding in a mold, and the resultant m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>According to a known method of manufacturing a ceramic green body, a ceramic slurry containing a ceramic powder, a dispersion medium, and a gelling agent is subjected to molding in a mold, and the resultant molded product is released from the mold, whereby a ceramic green body is obtained. Th... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a general manufacturing procedure for manufacturing a hollow ceramic green body according to the present invention and manufacturing a light-emitting tube by use of the hollow ceramic green body as a precursor. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a g... | 20050321 | 20090414 | 20050929 | 91201.0 | 0 | LOPEZ, CARLOS N | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CERAMIC GREEN BODY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 |
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