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11,114,793 | ACCEPTED | Electronic poll register system for elections | A new system for electronic polling. The system employs a plurality of voter check-in stations which display voter identity information and enable poll workers to verify voting eligibility. Each check-in station is connected to the internet by any available means. Periodically, the check-in station sends a block of inf... | 1. An electronic poll register systems comprising: a. a web site; b. a plurality of voter check-in stations, said plurality of voter check-in stations configured to send blocks of voter information to said web site at designated time intervals and receive blocks of voter information from said web site; c. wherein said ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the field of election polling. More specifically, the invention comprises a method and system for providing voter identity information, recording voter check-in status, and updating a central database system. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART Election polling officials util... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to the field of election polling. More specifically, the invention comprises a method and system for providing voter identity information, recording voter check-in status, and updating a central database system. | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a new system for electronic polling. The system allows real-time verification of voter eligibility status with respect to voting during the designated period before and during Election Day, preventing attempts to vote more than once. The... | 20050426 | 20090303 | 20061026 | 85010.0 | G07C1300 | 1 | FRECH, KARL D | ELECTRONIC POLL REGISTER SYSTEM FOR ELECTIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G07C | 2,005 | |
11,114,797 | ACCEPTED | Expandable home television cart | An expandable cabinet furniture, especially a television cart, has laterally separable, usually rectangular solid cabinets and one or more extensions, typically shelves, slidably received in and supported by slots, rails or guides of the cabinets. The tops, shelves, or bottoms of the cabinets conceal the portions of th... | 1. An expandable cabinet furniture, comprising first and second cabinets and at least one span extending therebetween, at least one of said first and second cabinets enclosing a substantially viewable interior and receiving and concealing from view therein a variable portion of said at least one span. 2. An expandable ... | This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application No. 60/585,468, filed Jul. 2, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a type of home furniture known as a television cart (“TV cart”) and more particularly to a TV cart of variable width. 2. Des... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a type of home furniture known as a television cart (“TV cart”) and more particularly to a TV cart of variable width. 2. Description of the Related Art A furniture maker may sell a TV cart without knowing the wi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to house a TV of width within a range on a TV cart of variable width while preserving familiar usable space near the TV. In accordance with these objects and with others which will be described and which will become apparent, an exemplary emb... | 20050426 | 20081028 | 20060105 | 66748.0 | A47B4500 | 1 | HANSEN, JAMES ORVILLE | EXPANDABLE HOME TELEVISION CART | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47B | 2,005 | |
11,114,816 | ACCEPTED | Amusement apparatus | Amusement apparatus which permits unusual compactness and easy transportation comprises a vehicle for accommodating users, the vehicle being suitable for following a path in space which comprises a component due to oscillation about a centre of instantaneous rotation and a component due to rotation about an axis orient... | 1-30. (canceled) 31. An amusement apparatus, comprising: a support structure including at least one rail; and a vehicle oscillatingly movable along the rail, the vehicle including a chassis having support elements ridable on the rail, the vehicle including a portion having at least one seat adapted to accommodate a rid... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The subject of the present invention is an amusement apparatus in which a vehicle, provided with seats, follows a path in space which comprises a component due to oscillation about a centre of instantaneous rotation and a component due to rotation about an axis. More particularly, the present inv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the field of amusement apparatus, there is a particular need to maintain compactness and to simplify transportation and installation, particularly for mobile structures. There are known amusement apparatuses in which the oscillatory movement of a vehicle is brought about by me... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This object is achieved by means of an amusement apparatus of the type specified above, formed in accordance with claim 1 . | 20050425 | 20100525 | 20050915 | 74020.0 | 4 | NGUYEN, KIEN T | AMUSEMENT APPARATUS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,114,830 | ACCEPTED | Self-raising platform assembly | A self-raising platform assembly (1) comprising at least one mast (3, 5, 113) along which a platform (13) may be moved up or down including the following: a) a base element (9) with a supporting plate (25) connected to a jack (27) and several stabilizer arms (33, 37) incorporating height adjustment. b) modular mast sec... | 1. A platform assembly (1) of the type comprising: at least one mast (3, 5, 113) made of modular sections (7) devised to be detachably connected to each other in end-to-end relationship, each of said at least one mast being intended to be positioned onto the ground; a horizontal platform (13) mounted onto said at least... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to several improvements to the basic structure of a scaffolding hereinafter called “platform assembly”, which is designed to be self-standing or to be erected close to a building wall in order to help workmen to construct, repair or oth... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to several improvements to the basic structure of a scaffolding hereinafter called “platform assembly”, which is designed to be self-standing or to be erected close to a building wall in order to help workmen to construct, r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Thus, the main object of the invention is essentially to satisfy the above need by providing an improved platform assembly of the type disclosed in the above prior art references, which improved platform assembly is very stronger, reliable, easy to assemble and to adapt to the user'... | 20050426 | 20060815 | 20050825 | 92135.0 | 1 | THOMPSON, HUGH B | SELF-RAISING PLATFORM ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,114,969 | ACCEPTED | Current-controlled CMOS logic family | Various circuit techniques for implementing ultra high speed circuits use current-controlled CMOS (C3MOS) logic fabricated in conventional CMOS process technology. An entire family of logic elements including inverter/buffers, level shifters, NAND, NOR, XOR gates, latches, flip-flops and the like are implemented using ... | 1. A circuit, comprising: an input that is operable to receive a serial input signal that has a first frequency; a circuit block, implemented using current-controlled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (C3MOS) logic wherein logic levels are signaled by current steering in one of two or more branches in response to... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENTS/PATENT APPLICATIONS The present U.S. Utility patent application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 120, as a continuation, to the following U.S. Utility patent application which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and made part of the present U.S. Utility p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates in general to integrated circuitry, and in particular to complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) logic and circuits with enhanced speed characteristics. For a number of reasons CMOS is the logic family of choice in today's VLSI devices. Due to... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to apparatus and methods of operation that are further described in the following Brief Description of the Several Views of the Drawings, the Detailed Description of the Invention, and the claims. Other features and advantages of the present i... | 20050426 | 20060502 | 20050825 | 70218.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, HAI L | CURRENT-CONTROLLED CMOS LOGIC FAMILY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,115,017 | ACCEPTED | Load-bearing system for fill material structure formation | Methods and apparatus for the formation of structures utilizing fill materials capable of hardening, such as concrete. The methods and apparatus may include the employment of enhanced load-bearing capabilities, which may yield substantial efficiencies in time, labor, materials and costs attendant to fill material forma... | 1. A load-bearing fill material formation structure comprising: a first fill material form element and a second fill material form element arranged in substantially opposed parallel relation; a void between said first fill material form element and said second fill material form element; a tie joined to said first fill... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Generally, the inventive technology relates to the formation of structures utilizing fill materials capable of hardening, such as concrete. Specifically, the inventive technology involves methods and apparatus for the formation of such structures utilizing enhanced load-bearing capabilities.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Generally, the inventive technology relates to the formation of structures utilizing fill materials capable of hardening, such as concrete. Specifically, the inventive technology involves methods and apparatus for the formation of such structures utilizing enhanced load-bearing c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventive technology relates to the formation of structures utilizing fill materials capable of hardening and may include one or more of the following features: techniques for establishing a fill material formation structure having a load-bearing capacity; techniques for prefabr... | 20050425 | 20101005 | 20050908 | 66569.0 | 1 | TRIGGS, ANDREW J | LOAD-BEARING SYSTEM FOR FILL MATERIAL STRUCTURE FORMATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,115,239 | ACCEPTED | System and method for enhanced protection and control over the use of identity | A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first state, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted u... | 1. A method of protecting use of an entity's identity comprising: setting a status of the identity to a first state, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity; changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the protection of identity by controlling access to use of an identity. More specifically, the present invention provides protection of the identity of an entity by placing limitations or conditions on its use, and whereby the entity... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the protection of identity by controlling access to use of an identity. More specifically, the present invention provides protection of the identity of an entity by placing limitations or conditions on its use, and whereb... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various embodiments of the invention improve security of identification information by giving an individual or other entity increased control over implied or direct use of his identity. According to an embodiment of the invention, a method of protecting use of an entity's identity i... | 20050427 | 20100817 | 20061102 | 80822.0 | G06F1900 | 2 | PERUNGAVOOR, VENKATANARAY | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF IDENTITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,115,254 | ACCEPTED | Automatic device for mounting and dismounting tires | An automatic device (1) for mounting and dismounting a tire (100) onto/from the rim (201) of a wheel (120) associated with a tire-dismounting machine (100) comprising a lower base (101) on which are associated rotating support and locking means (102) of the rim (201) of a wheel, a pole (103) extending vertically associ... | 1. Automatic device (1) for mounting and dismounting a tire (100) onto/from the rim (201) of a wheel (120) associated with a tire-dismounting machine (100) comprising a lower base (101) on which are associated rotating support and locking means (102) of the rim (201) of a wheel, a pole (103) extending vertically associ... | The present invention refers to an automatic device for mounting and dismounting tires in accordance with the preamble of claim 1. More specifically, the present invention refers to an automatic device for mounting and dismounting tires installed on tire-dismounting machines, which allow the tire to be mounted and or d... | 20050427 | 20061031 | 20051110 | 67205.0 | 1 | THOMAS, DAVID B | AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING TIRES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,115,989 | ACCEPTED | Single-stranded and double-stranded oligonucleotides comprising a 2-arylpropyl moiety | One aspect of the present invention relates to a double-stranded oligonucleotide comprising at least one aralkyl ligand. In certain embodiments, an aralkyl ligand is bound to only one of the two oligonucleotide strands comprising the double-stranded oligonucleotide. In certain embodiments, an aralkyl ligand is bound to... | 1. A double-stranded oligonucleotide comprising a first strand and a second strand, wherein said first strand and said second are represented independently by formula I: wherein X is H, —P(O)(OM)2, —P(O)(OM)—O—P(O)(OM)2, —P(O)(Oalkyl)2, —P(O)(Oalkyl)-O—P(O)(Oalkyl)2, or A6-[A7-(A5)w]y; X1 is Z1 represents independently... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/565,627, filed Apr. 27, 2004; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/611,532 filed Sep. 20, 2004; the contents of both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INV... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Oligonucleotide compounds have important therapeutic applications in medicine. Oligonucleotides can be used to silence genes that are responsible for a particular disease. Gene-silencing prevents formation of a protein by inhibiting translation. Importantly, gene-silencing agents... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention relates to a double-stranded oligonucleotide comprising at least one aralkyl ligand. In certain embodiments, an aralkyl ligand is bound to only one of the two oligonucleotide strands comprising the double-stranded oligonucleotide. In certain embod... | 20050427 | 20091201 | 20060112 | 99810.0 | C12Q168 | 0 | VIVLEMORE, TRACY ANN | SINGLE-STRANDED AND DOUBLE-STRANDED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES COMPRISING A 2-ARYLPROPYL MOIETY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,116,209 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof | A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip formed with connection terminals, an elastic structure interposed between a main surface of the chip and a wiring substrate formed with wirings connected at first ends thereof to the connection terminals, and bump electrodes connected to the other ends of the wirings... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A semiconductor device, comprising: a mounting substrate; a first semiconductor device including a first semiconductor chip and a plurality of bump electrodes, the first semiconductor chip having a plurality of semiconductor elements on a main surface thereof, the plurality of bump electrodes being ... | This application is the second of two concurrently filed Divisional applications of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/374,997, filed Feb. 28, 2003, which, in turn, is a CIP (Continuation-In-Part) of (i) U.S. application Ser. No. 09/768,288, and now abandoned, filed Jan. 25, 2001, of (ii) U.S. application Ser. No. 09/771,985... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates, generally, to a semiconductor device technique such as for the manufacture of a semiconductor integrated circuit device and, in particular, relates to a technique useful in the manufacture of a semiconductor device such as a semiconductor integrated... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a study made by the present inventors of the package structure as described in part 1 above, a number of problems were recognized. For example, since the flexible wiring substrate in the package structure described above has a structure typically represented by a TCP (Tape Carrie... | 20050428 | 20060815 | 20050915 | 61933.0 | 1 | HAFIZ, MURSALIN B | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,116,409 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for targeted marketing by leveraging video-based demographic insights | Demographic and transaction data are presented in a report usable for marketing-related purposes and other applications using a camera apparatus to capture customer image data at a point-of-sale location and sends the image data to a customer image database where the image data is stored. Demographic data (such as gend... | 1. A computer implemented system for obtaining a report which correlates demographic data and transaction data at a point-of-sale location, comprising: a camera or equivalent imaging device for obtaining customer image data at a point-of-sale location; a transaction data collector for collecting transaction data at sai... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the gathering and compilation of data for market research purposes and, more particularly, to the gathering of point-of-sale transaction data for market research purposes. 2. Background Description Retail enterprises utiliz... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the gathering and compilation of data for market research purposes and, more particularly, to the gathering of point-of-sale transaction data for market research purposes. 2. Background Description Retail enterp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for obtaining transaction-related demographic data in a retail store environment. This is accomplished by leveraging in-store security camera systems to obtain still images or video signal sequences fr... | 20050428 | 20070911 | 20061102 | 61090.0 | G06K1500 | 0 | HESS, DANIEL A | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TARGETED MARKETING BY LEVERAGING VIDEO-BASED DEMOGRAPHIC INSIGHTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,116,497 | ACCEPTED | Rinseable splash shield and method of use | The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield with water or a sanitizing solution. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned to shield the opening of the vessel. After the material within the ... | 1. A method for rinsing a splash shield on a mixing machine, the method comprising the steps of: providing a vessel containing material to be mixed, the vessel including an opening; further providing a mixing machine having a holder for receiving the vessel, a rotatable mixing element extendable into the vessel for mix... | PRIORITY This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/715,171, filed Nov. 17, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of machines for mixing liquids, and specifically to devices for preventing splashing of liquids during mixing. BACKGROUND OF THE I... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Preparation of certain foods and beverages can involve blending, whipping, stirring, etc., the food or beverage. This may be done using a rotary blade or mixer which is lowered into a container holding the food or beverage, or which is held in place as the container is advanced t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned to shield the opening of the vessel during mixing. After the materi... | 20050428 | 20090421 | 20050915 | 92575.0 | 4 | SOOHOO, TONY GLEN | RINSEABLE SPLASH SHIELD AND METHOD OF USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,116,578 | ACCEPTED | Adaptive windowing for cardiac waveform discrimination | Cardiac devices and methods provide adaptation of detection windows used to determine a cardiac response to pacing. Adapting a detection window involves sensing a cardiac signal indicative of a particular type of cardiac pacing response, and detecting a feature of the sensed cardiac signal. The cardiac response detecti... | 1. A method for adjusting a detection window used to detect a type of cardiac response, comprising: sensing a cardiac signal associated with the type of cardiac response; detecting a feature of the sensed cardiac signal; and preferentially adjusting the detection window based on a location of the detected feature. 2. T... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to implantable medical devices and, more particularly, to cardiac devices and methods used in cardiac pacing response determination. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION When functioning normally, the heart produces rhythmic contractions and is capable of pumping bl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>When functioning normally, the heart produces rhythmic contractions and is capable of pumping blood throughout the body. However, due to disease or injury, the heart rhythm may become irregular resulting in diminished pumping efficiency. Arrhythmia is a general term used to descr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention involves cardiac devices and methods incorporating adaptive windows for cardiac waveform discrimination. An embodiment of the invention involves a method for adjusting detection windows used for detection of various types of cardiac response to pacing. The meth... | 20050428 | 20090811 | 20061102 | 96817.0 | A61N1362 | 0 | PATEL, NATASHA | ADAPTIVE WINDOWING FOR CARDIAC WAVEFORM DISCRIMINATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,005 | |
11,116,987 | ACCEPTED | System and method for dynamic impedance tuning to minimize return loss | A system for tuning an impedance at a node comprises a first component associated with a first impedance when the first component is operating and a second impedance when the first component is not operating. The system further comprises a second component coupled to the first component at a node. The second component ... | 1. A system for tuning an impedance at a node, comprising: a first component associated with a first impedance when the first component is operating and a second impedance when the first component is not operating; a second component coupled to the first component at a node, the second component associated with a third... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to signal processing and more particularly to a system for dynamic impedance tuning to minimize return loss. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Impedance is a measure of the overall opposition of a circuit to current. It is like resistance, but it also takes i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Impedance is a measure of the overall opposition of a circuit to current. It is like resistance, but it also takes into account the effects of capacitance and inductance. Impedance is more complex than resistance because the effects of capacitance and inductance vary with the fre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a system for tuning an impedance at a node comprises a first component associated with a first impedance when the first component is operating and a second impedance when the first component is not operating. The system fur... | 20050428 | 20080520 | 20061102 | 97809.0 | H04B140 | 0 | VO, NGUYEN THANH | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC IMPEDANCE TUNING TO MINIMIZE RETURN LOSS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,117,279 | ACCEPTED | Pediatric emergency transport device | A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility is described. The device enables the transport of pediatric trauma patients on a conventional stretcher while still enabling a backboard to be used therewith to immobilize a critically... | 1. A pediatric emergency transport device, the device adapted to engage and remain in clamped engagement with opposed rails of a conventional stretcher by means of a clamp assembly and without the use of belts, the device comprising: a frame having sides and a receiving surface adapted to receive a pediatric patient th... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED CASES This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/238,754, filed on Sep. 10, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No., ______, entitled “Device for Emergency Transport of Pediatric Patients.” This application also claims priority benefit to U.S. provisional patent applica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The invention relates in general to the fields of emergency transport devices and, more particularly, to a device for emergency transport of pediatric patients adapted to engage rails of a conventional stretcher, and accessories therefor. 2. Description of the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention satisfies the above-mentioned needs in a device for the emergency transport of pediatric patients that clamps to the side rails of the various conventional ambulance stretchers. The device effectively aids in the administration of medical procedures on injured ... | 20050428 | 20071016 | 20050908 | 97920.0 | 1 | SINGH, SUNIL | PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY TRANSPORT DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,117,281 | ACCEPTED | Information processing system and method | A system for and method of processing information relating to the execution of instructions by a database management system is disclosed. The method comprises receiving an instruction; receiving execution information relating to the execution of the instruction by the database management system; comparing the instructi... | 1. A method of processing information relating to the execution of instructions by a database management system, comprising: receiving an instruction; receiving execution information relating to the execution of the instruction by the database management system; comparing the instruction to one or more previously recei... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of and system for processing information relating to the execution of instructions by a database management system (DBMS). 2. Description of the Related Art Database management systems manage the storage, modification and re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of and system for processing information relating to the execution of instructions by a database management system (DBMS). 2. Description of the Related Art Database management systems manage the storage, modific... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, in a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of processing information relating to the execution of instructions by a database management system, comprising: receiving an instruction; receiving execution information relating to the execution of t... | 20050428 | 20110125 | 20061102 | 60618.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | NG, AMY | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSOLIDATING EXECUTION INFORMATION RELATIN TO EXECUTION OF INSTRUCTIONS BY A DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,117,467 | ACCEPTED | System, method and apparatus for wireless delivery of content from a generalized content source to a generalized content sink | A system, method and apparatus for implementing a wireless point-to-point interface that securely and robustly delivers digital content from a generalized content source to a generalized content sink. The system, method and apparatus performs in a manner that is sufficiently secure and robust to serve as a replacement ... | 1. A system for transferring media content from a content source to a content sink, comprising: a first wireless media adapter comprising first conversion logic and a transmitter, wherein the first conversion logic receives an output signal encoded for transmission over a wired communication interface from the content ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims the benefit of provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 60/661,481, filed Mar. 15, 2005, entitled “System, Method and Apparatus for Secure and Robust Delivery of Digital Content from a Generalized Content Source to a Generalized Content Sink” to MacM... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is generally directed to wireless communication systems. In particular, the present invention is related to a system, method and apparatus for the wireless communication of analog and/or digital information from a generalized conten... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a system, method and apparatus for implementing a wireless point-to-point interface that securely and robustly delivers content from a generalized content source to a generalized content sink. A wireless interface in accordance with an embo... | 20050429 | 20090303 | 20060921 | 86172.0 | H04J322 | 1 | MEHRA, INDER P | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS DELIVERY OF CONTENT FROM A GENERALIZED CONTENT SOURCE TO A GENERALIZED CONTENT SINK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,117,863 | ACCEPTED | Graphics processing architecture employing a unified shader | A graphics processing architecture employing a single shader is disclosed. The architecture includes a circuit operative to select one of a plurality of inputs in response to a control signal; and a shader, coupled to the arbiter, operative to process the selected one of the plurality of inputs, the shader including me... | 1. A graphics processor, comprising: an arbiter circuit for selecting one of a plurality of inputs in response to a control signal; a shader, coupled to the arbiter circuit, operative to process the selected one of the plurality of inputs, the shader including means for performing vertex operations and pixel operations... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 10/718,318, filed on Nov. 20, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to graphics processors and, more particularly, to a graphics processor architecture employing a single shader. BACKGROUND OF TH... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In computer graphics applications, complex shapes and structures are formed through the sampling, interconnection and rendering of more simple objects, referred to as primitives. An example of such a primitive is a triangle, or other suitable polygon. These primitives, in turn, a... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The present invention and the associated advantages and features thereof, will become better understood and appreciated upon review of the following detailed description of the invention, taken in conjunction with the following drawings, where like numerals represent like e... | 20050429 | 20080205 | 20050915 | 86277.0 | 1 | WASHBURN, DANIEL C | GRAPHICS PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE EMPLOYING A UNIFIED SHADER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,117,868 | ACCEPTED | Duplex plug adapter module | A duplex plug adapter module includes a dielectric housing having a forward end and a rearward wire receiving end. The housing is configured to be mechanically coupled to first and second signal cables. A contact is held within the housing. The contact has a forward mating end and a rearward wire terminating end. The h... | 1. A duplex plug adapter module comprising: a dielectric housing having a forward end and a rearward wire receiving end, said housing configured to be mechanically coupled to first and second signal cables; a contact held within said housing, said contact having a forward mating end and a rearward wire terminating end;... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to connector modules that interface network components and, more particularly, to an adapter for monitored fiber plug network connections. Electronic components are typically connected to an electronic network using an interconnect module that allows connectio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates generally to connector modules that interface network components and, more particularly, to an adapter for monitored fiber plug network connections. Electronic components are typically connected to an electronic network using an interconnect module that allo... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, a duplex plug adapter module is provided. The adapter module includes a dielectric housing having a forward end and a rearward wire receiving end. The housing is configured to be mechanically coupled to first and second signal cables. A contact is held withi... | 20050429 | 20071225 | 20061102 | 66608.0 | H01R1224 | 0 | PRASAD, CHANDRIKA | DUPLEX PLUG ADAPTER MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,117,945 | ACCEPTED | Service execution using multiple devices | A system includes determination of a service to perform with respect to data stored in the device, determination of a plurality of sub-services corresponding to the service, determination of an execution sequence for the plurality of sub-services, communication of the execution sequence to each of a plurality of local ... | 1. A method for a device, comprising: determining a service to perform with respect to data stored in the device; determining a plurality of sub-services corresponding to the service; determining an execution sequence for the plurality of sub-services; communicating the execution sequence to each of a plurality of loca... | BACKGROUND 1. Field Embodiments may relate to multi-device communications. More particularly, some embodiments are concerned with the execution of services by multiple devices to achieve a desired end. 2. Description Many types of electronic devices are currently available to consumers. A non-exhaustive list of such de... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field Embodiments may relate to multi-device communications. More particularly, some embodiments are concerned with the execution of services by multiple devices to achieve a desired end. 2. Description Many types of electronic devices are currently available to consumers. A non-exhaustive lis... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Embodiments may provide a system, device, method, program code and/or means to determine a service to perform with respect to data stored in a device, determine a plurality of sub-services corresponding to the service, determine an execution sequence for the plurality of sub-services, communicate th... | 20050429 | 20110308 | 20061102 | 70560.0 | H04B700 | 0 | THIER, MICHAEL | SERVICE EXECUTION USING MULTIPLE DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,118,164 | ACCEPTED | Digital storage element mechanical shock isolation arrangement in a host device and method | A digital storage arrangement is interfaceable with a host device which defines a cavity. The digital storage arrangement includes a housing receivable in the cavity, with a movement margin between the housing and host device, while a resilient support arrangement is provided for fixed engagement with the host device a... | 1. A digital storage arrangement, comprising: a housing including a cover portion for engaging a base portion to define a housing interior; digital storage means located within said housing interior; a recirculation filter for filtering air that is present within said housing interior; and a resilient arrangement inclu... | The present application is a continuation of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/777,605 filed on Feb. 11, 2004; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/103,057 filed on Mar. 20, 2002 and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,831,830 B2 on Dec. 14, 2004; which are incorporated herein by referen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of arrangements for supporting Digital Storage Elements or other such devices which are sensitive to mechanical shock and, more particularly, to a highly advantageous resilient support arrangement for isolating a Digital Storag... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As will be described in more detail hereinafter, there is disclosed herein a digital storage arrangement with a support arrangement for use in a host device and method. The digital storage arrangement and host device, in combination, form an electronic assembly. In one aspect of the... | 20050428 | 20071225 | 20050825 | 68532.0 | 6 | LEA EDMONDS, LISA S | DIGITAL STORAGE ELEMENT MECHANICAL SHOCK ISOLATION ARRANGEMENT IN A HOST DEVICE AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,118,228 | ACCEPTED | Calibrating integrating receivers for source synchronous protocol | An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to calibrate an integrating receiver. A delay calibration circuit calibrates an adjusting code of a chain of delay elements and positioning of at least an integrating strobe used to define an integration window for the integrating receiver. An integrating receiver c... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a delay calibration circuit to calibrate an adjusting code of a chain of delay elements and positioning of at least an integrating strobe used to define an integration window for an integrating receiver; an integrating receiver calibration pulse generator coupled to the delay calibration cir... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of microprocessors, and more specifically, to data receivers. 2. Description of Related Art In a source synchronous protocol for memory interface between a memory controller and a memory device, the data is sent from a source to a rec... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of microprocessors, and more specifically, to data receivers. 2. Description of Related Art In a source synchronous protocol for memory interface between a memory controller and a memory device, the data is sent from a sou... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of invention may best be understood by referring to the following description and accompanying drawings that are used to illustrate embodiments of the invention. In the drawings: FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a processing system in which one embodiment of th... | 20050428 | 20091013 | 20061102 | 61688.0 | H04L2700 | 0 | LAM, KENNETH T | CALIBRATING INTEGRATING RECEIVERS FOR SOURCE SYNCHRONOUS PROTOCOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,118,332 | ACCEPTED | Recording medium having a data structure for managing reproduction of text subtitle data and methods and apparatuses associated therewith | A recording area of an example recording medium stores a text subtitle stream that includes a dialog style segment and at least one dialog presentation segment associated with the dialog style segment. The dialog style segment includes at least one set of style information. Each set of style information provides region... | 1. A recording medium having a data structure for managing reproduction of text subtitle data, comprising: a recording area storing a text subtitle stream that includes a dialog style segment and at least one dialog presentation segment associated with the dialog style segment, the dialog style segment including at lea... | DOMESTIC PRIORITY INFORMATION This application claims the benefit of the U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/566,923, filed on May 3, 2004, in the name of inventors Jea Yong YOO, Byung Jin KIM, and Kang Soo SEO, entitled “Method For Positioning TXT BOX Of High Density Optical Disc In Video Plane”, which is hereby incor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording medium and methods and apparatuses of recording and reproducing from the recording media. 2. Discussion of the Related Art An optical disk has been widely used as an optical recording medium to record large am... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates in part to a recording medium having a data structure for managing reproduction of text subtitle data. In one embodiment, a recording area of an example recording medium stores a text subtitle stream that includes a dialog style segment and at least one... | 20050502 | 20090804 | 20051124 | 83872.0 | 1 | CHUONG, TRUC T | RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING A DATA STRUCTURE FOR MANAGING REPRODUCTION OF TEXT SUBTITLE DATA AND METHODS AND APPARATUSES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,118,393 | ACCEPTED | Medium detection apparatus and medium detection method | A medium detection apparatus is provided with: a light emitting section adapted to emit light; a light receiving section adapted to detect reflected light and output an output value in accordance with an amount of the reflected light; a medium supporting section adapted to support a medium and having a diffusing sectio... | 1. A medium detection apparatus comprising: a light emitting section adapted to emit light; a light receiving section adapted to detect reflected light and output an output value in accordance with an amount of the reflected light; a medium supporting section adapted to support a medium and having a diffusing section a... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority upon Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-136206 filed on Apr. 30, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to medium detection apparatuses and medi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to medium detection apparatuses and medium detection methods. 2. Description of the Related Art When printing is carried out on a medium using a printing apparatus, the edge of the medium is first detected with a medium dete... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention was arrived at in light of the foregoing matters, and one feature thereof is to allow a medium detecting section to detect an edge of a medium accurately. An aspect of the present invention is a medium detection apparatus comprising: a light emitting section ad... | 20050502 | 20070619 | 20051201 | 91184.0 | 1 | LEE, PATRICK J | MEDIUM DETECTION APPARATUS AND MEDIUM DETECTION METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,118,412 | ACCEPTED | Image forming apparatus | An image forming apparatus includes a recording material transporting path that extends in a direction from bottom to top of a body of the image forming apparatus and transports a recording material, a fixing device provided on the recording material transporting path, which includes a rotatable heating member that has... | 1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a recording material transporting path that extends in a direction from bottom to top of a body of the image forming apparatus and transports a recording material; a fixing device provided on the recording material transporting path, comprising a rotatable heating member that h... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to image forming apparatus using, for example, an electrophotographic process, and more particularly, to an image forming apparatus that forms an image on a recording material, while transporting the recording material in an approximate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to image forming apparatus using, for example, an electrophotographic process, and more particularly, to an image forming apparatus that forms an image on a recording material, while transporting the recording material in an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made to address the above-described technical problems and to prevent the paper cockle and dog-ear of the recording material in the image forming apparatus in which the fixing device is installed on the recording material transport path from down to up... | 20050502 | 20071120 | 20060504 | 98688.0 | B41J2385 | 0 | ROYER, WILLIAM J | AN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING A RECORDING MATERIAL TRANSPORTING PATH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,005 | |
11,118,500 | ACCEPTED | Air freshener with picture frame | A picture frame having front and rear faces includes a recess disposed within the rear face of the frame. A dispenser is disposed within the recess of the rear face, wherein the dispenser includes a reservoir and a vapor permeable membrane. A slot is also disposed within a side wall of the frame that is configured to h... | 1. A picture frame, comprising: a frame having front and rear faces; a recess disposed within the rear face of the frame; a dispenser disposed within the recess of the rear face, the dispenser including a reservoir and a vapor permeable membrane; and a slot disposed in a side wall of the frame and configured to hold an... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. Nos. 10/880,634, 10/881,816, and 10/880,885, which were filed on Jun. 30, 2004. This application claims priority to all such previous applications, and such applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference in ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Background The present invention generally relates to a volatile material dispenser, and more particularly, to a volatile material dispenser in combination with a picture frame. 2. Description of the Background Volatile material dispensers have been used to provid... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one embodiment of the present invention, a picture frame comprises a frame having front and rear faces. A recess is disposed within the rear face of the frame. A dispenser is disposed within the recess of the rear face. The dispenser includes a reservoir and a vapor per... | 20050429 | 20091027 | 20060105 | 60833.0 | A24F2500 | 0 | VERAA, CHRISTOPHER | AIR FRESHENER WITH PICTURE FRAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A24F | 2,005 | |
11,118,528 | ACCEPTED | System and method for managing content between devices in various domains | A system and method for managing content between different client devices in various domains (such as vehicle, home, and person). The system and method include receiving an input from a user on the first client device to pause the content. After receiving the input, the first client device determines whether the first ... | 1. A method for managing content between a first device and a second device, the method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving an input in a first device to pause a content; (b) determining whether said first device is connected to a first wireless communication system; (c) sending a data message to said second device ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The instant application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/574,601, filed May 7, 2005. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention in general relates to managing content between devices in various domains and, more particularly, to a system and method for paus... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Digital video recorders exist that allow a user to pause and store video content and playback the video content at a later time. Conventional systems, however, are limited in that they only deal with storing video content and playing back the content in a single domain. A need ex... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system having client devices in different domains supported by a server at a central service provider; FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a client device; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the inside of a vehicle illustrating one emb... | 20050429 | 20080610 | 20051117 | 88226.0 | 1 | TAYLOR, APRIL ALICIA | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENT BETWEEN DEVICES IN VARIOUS DOMAINS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,118,933 | ACCEPTED | Sharing of full text index entries across application boundaries | A method and system for sharing full text index entries across application boundaries in which documents are obtained by a shared, platform level indexing service, and a determination is made as to whether the received documents are duplicates with regard to previously indexed documents. If a document is determined to ... | 1. A method for providing a search index that is sharable across a plurality of software applications, comprising: obtaining at least one electronic document from a document source; determining whether said document is currently represented in said search index; in the event said document is determined to not be curren... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to systems for storing and accessing electronic documents that are shared or duplicated by multiple computer application programs, and more particularly to a system and method for sharing full text index entries across application boundaries. BACKGROUND OF ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many types of computer software application systems have been developed that operate using sets of related documents or files. Such application related documents may be stored, accessed, conveyed, and/or otherwise processed by an associated application, using either an applicatio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address the above described and other shortcomings of previous systems, a method and system for sharing full text index entries across application boundaries is disclosed. In the disclosed system, documents are obtained by a shared, platform level indexing service, and a determin... | 20050429 | 20100323 | 20061102 | 62554.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | VO, CECILE H | SHARING OF FULL TEXT INDEX ENTRIES ACROSS APPLICATION BOUNDARIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,119,291 | ACCEPTED | Medical device with coating for capturing genetically-altered cells and methods of using same | Therapeutic and drug delivery systems are provided in the form of medical devices with coatings for capturing and immobilizing target cells such as circulating progenitor or genetically-altered mammalian cells in vivo. The genetically-altered cells are transfected with genetic material for expressing a marker gene and ... | 1. A therapeutic system for treating a disease in a patient, the system comprising: genetically-altered mammalian cells, comprising exogenous nucleic acid encoding a genetically-engineered cell membrane marker molecule and at least one therapeutic gene product; a medical device for implantation into the patient compris... | This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/835,767, filed on Apr. 30, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 10/360,567, filed on Feb. 6, 2003, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/808,867, filed on Mar. 15, 2001, which claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer are two of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Atherosclerosis involves the development of fatty plaques on the luminal surface of arteries. These fatty plaques cause narrowing of the cross-sectional area of the artery. Ultimately, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a therapeutic, drug delivery system and method for treating diseases in a patient. The therapeutic or drug delivery system comprises a medical device with a coating composed of a matrix comprising at least one type of ligand for recognizing an... | 20050429 | 20160614 | 20060608 | 61704.0 | A61F206 | 0 | KELLY, ROBERT M | Medical device with coating for capturing genetically-altered cells and methods of using same | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,119,354 | ACCEPTED | Multilayer conductive appliance having wound healing and analgesic properties | A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 Ω/cm2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of the living organism suffering from the pathologic condition, the dr... | 1. A wound dressing for treating a pathology in a portion of a living organism, comprising, at least one layer of conformable, conductive fabric having a surface resistance of less than about 1000 Ohms/cm2, wherein the at least one layer of conformable, conductive fabric comprises a biologically inert polymer uniformly... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a Continuation-In-Part of pending prior U.S. application Ser. No. 08/935,026 filed on Sep. 22, 1997. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to wound dressings and medical devices for restoring the premorbid electro-biological activity of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Wound treatment has become a more highly developed area of scientific and commercial investigation as new research has revealed the workings of the healing process. More rapid healing of a wound reduces long term healthcare costs and improves patient recovery, including regaining of sensation... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The invention is illustrated in the drawings in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the figures of which: FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the laminate structure of a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1A ... | 20050429 | 20070612 | 20051103 | 95638.0 | 4 | LEWIS, KIM M | MULTILAYER CONDUCTIVE APPLIANCE HAVING WOUND HEALING AND ANALGESIC PROPERTIES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,119,361 | ACCEPTED | Alignment indication for transcutaneous energy transfer | System for transcutaneous energy transfer. An implantable medical device, adapted to be implanted in a patient, has componentry for providing a therapeutic output. The implantable medical device has an internal power source and a secondary coil operatively coupled to the internal power source. An external power source,... | 1. A system for transcutaneous energy transfer, comprising: an implantable medical device having componentry for providing a therapeutic output, said implantable medical device having an internal power source and a secondary coil operatively coupled to said internal power source, said implantable medical device adapted... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to implantable medical devices and, in particular, to energy transfer devices, systems and methods for implantable medical devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Implantable medical devices for producing a therapeutic result in a patient are well known. Examples of such impla... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Implantable medical devices for producing a therapeutic result in a patient are well known. Examples of such implantable medical devices include implantable drug infusion pumps, implantable neurostimulators, implantable cardioverters, implantable cardiac pacemakers, implantable d... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various aspects of the present invention provide a system for transcutaneous energy transfer, external power system for transcutaneous energy transfer or a method for indicating alignment between an external primary coil and an implanted secondary coil. Alternatively, the pres... | 20050429 | 20100810 | 20061102 | 94992.0 | A61N1378 | 1 | BERTRAM, ERIC D | ALIGNMENT INDICATION FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS ENERGY TRANSFER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,005 | |
11,119,584 | ACCEPTED | High definition pan tilt zoom camera with embedded microphones and thin cable for data and power | In various embodiments, a High Definition (HD) camera may be controlled by one or more motors in a base of the HD camera. Cables and other components may be used to manipulate the HD camera lens through the side arms of the HD camera. Putting the motors in the base may reduce the size of the outer case of the HD camera... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a high definition (HD) camera; a data cable coupled to the HD camera; and wherein the HD camera is configured to send and receive digital data on the data cable. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the data cable is greater than 25 feet in length. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the d... | PRIORITY This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/619,227 titled “High Definition Camera and Mount”, which was filed Oct. 15, 2004, whose inventors are Michael L. Kenoyer, Patrick D. Vanderwilt, Paul D. Frey, Paul Leslie Howard, Jonathan I. Kaplan, and Branko Lukic. BACKGROUND... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to cameras and, more specifically, to video cameras. 2. Description of the Related Art Video conference calling may allow participants to see other participants in the call using video connections (e.g., between ca... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In various embodiments, a High Definition (HD) camera may have a lens portion and a base portion coupled to each other through one or more arm portions. The HD camera may be controlled by one or more motors in the HD camera's base. A tilt motor in the HD camera base may control the ... | 20050502 | 20111108 | 20060420 | 76003.0 | H04N5225 | 0 | HANNETT, JAMES M | HIGH DEFINITION PAN TILT ZOOM CAMERA WITH EMBEDDED MICROPHONES AND THIN CABLE FOR DATA AND POWER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,119,595 | ACCEPTED | Buckle assembly | A buckle assembly for a motor vehicle belt restraint system. The buckle assembly includes a mounting plate and a buckle strap carrying the buckle which is rotatably affixed to the mounting plate. A torsion spring acts on the buckle strap to rotationally bias it toward a desired position. The buckle assembly includes a ... | 1. A seat belt buckle assembly for a motor vehicle for attachment to a seat belt latch plate, comprising: a mounting bracket having a mounting aperture for receiving a fastener for affixing the mounting bracket to the vehicle, a buckle strap having a buckle affixed thereto for fastening to the latch plate, the buckle s... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a motor vehicle seat belt occupant protection system, and particularly to a buckle assembly for use in such systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Modern motor vehicles are equipped with occupant impact protection systems. Various types of such systems are presently in use... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Modern motor vehicles are equipped with occupant impact protection systems. Various types of such systems are presently in use, including so-called active devices such as manually deployed seat belts, and passive restraint systems, such as inflatable air-bags, side curtains, etc.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The buckle assembly in accordance with the present invention provides a retainer mechanism which enables the buckle strap to be maintained in a mounting condition until after installation, when it may be used in the normal manner enabling the buckle strap to move within its normal r... | 20050502 | 20070612 | 20061116 | 74582.0 | A62B3500 | 0 | WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT | BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A62B | 2,005 | |
11,119,627 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, system, and method for condensing, separating and storing recyclable material | An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials. The apparatus, in one embodiment, selects a type of recyclable material, alters the recyclable material to a condensed form and stores the recyclable material in a designated receptacle. The apparatus may include... | 1. An appliance for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials, the apparatus comprising: an enclosure configured to store recyclable materials; at least one opening in the enclosure, the at least one opening configured to receive an item made from a recyclable material; a selection module configured to se... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/567,600 entitled “APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONDENSING, SEPARATING AND STORING RECYCLABLE MATERIAL” and filed on May 3, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/611,661 entitled “AP... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to devices for storing recyclable materials and more particularly relates to appliances for condensing, separating and storing recyclable materials. 2. Description of the Related Art Each American generates approximately four pound... | <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 recycling devices. Accordingly, the present invention has been develop... | 20050502 | 20090721 | 20060302 | 75483.0 | B65B124 | 0 | ROSENBAUM, MARK | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONDENSING, SEPARATING AND STORING RECYCLABLE MATERIAL | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65B | 2,005 | |
11,119,719 | ACCEPTED | Free space pointing devices with tilt compensation and improved usability | Systems and methods according to the present invention describe free space pointing devices which enhance usability by transforming sensed motion data from a first frame of reference (e.g., the body of the free space pointing device) into a second frame of reference (e.g., a user's frame of reference). One exemplary em... | 1. A handheld, pointing device comprising: a first rotational sensor for determining rotation of said pointing device about a first axis and generating a first rotational output associated therewith; a second rotational sensor for determining rotation of said pointing device about a second axis and generating a second ... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to handheld, pointing devices and, more specifically to free space pointing devices and techniques for tilt compensation and improved usability associated therewith. Technologies associated with the communication of information have evolved rapidly over the last severa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to handheld, pointing devices and, more specifically to free space pointing devices and techniques for tilt compensation and improved usability associated therewith. Technologies associated with the communication of information have evolved rapidly over the... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Systems and methods according to the present invention describe free space pointing devices which enhance usability by transforming sensed motion data from a first frame of reference (e.g., the body of the free space pointing device) into a second frame of reference (e.g., a user's frame of referenc... | 20050502 | 20070102 | 20051103 | 61059.0 | 1 | SHANKAR, VIJAY | 3D POINTING DEVICES WITH ORIENTATION COMPENSATION AND IMPROVED USABILITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,120,026 | ACCEPTED | Wireless devices as guard tour data collection and transmission devices | A system that utilizes wireless devices as guard tour data collection and transmission devices is disclosed. The wireless devices have the capability of reading various types of checkpoints. The wireless devices transmit collected data to a computer via a cellular telephone communication system and either a land-based ... | 1) A system utilizing wireless devices as guard tour data collection and transmitting devices, said wireless devices including means for collecting data from various types of media, said system comprising a computer device, means for communicating data collected by said wireless devices to said computer device, means f... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates, in general, to a guard tour system and, more particularly, to a guard tour system that utilizes wireless devices as guard tour data collection and transmission devices. BACKGROUND ART Present guard tour systems usually require the use of proprietary hardware for the acquis... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Present guard tour systems usually require the use of proprietary hardware for the acquisition, storage and transmission of data that have been collected. Such hardware devices read and time stamp the data that have been provided from one of many different types of media, such as barcodes, to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems associated with the use of present proprietary devices for the collection and transmission of data relating to a guard tour, and other problems, by using commonly available wireless devices in place of the aforementioned proprietary devices.... | 20050502 | 20100817 | 20061102 | 72121.0 | G06F1516 | 1 | TSAI, CAROL S W | WIRELESS DEVICES AS GUARD TOUR CHECKPOINT DATA COLLECTION AND CHECKPOINT DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,120,040 | ACCEPTED | Liner assembly for pipeline repair and methods of installing same | A liner assembly for pipeline repair and methods of installing same. The liner assembly generally comprises an outer tubular liner, an inner malleable inflatable bladder positioned longitudinally within said liner, and a generally non-stretchable strap positioned longitudinally within the malleable inflatable bladder. ... | 1. A liner assembly for pipeline repair comprising: an outer tubular liner; an inner malleable inflatable bladder positioned longitudinally within said liner; and a generally non-stretchable strap positioned longitudinally within the malleable inflatable bladder, said strap restricting longitudinal over-expansion durin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to pipeline repair and/or reinforcement and in particular to a liner assembly for pipeline repair and methods of installing the same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Liners are commonly used to repair and/or reinforce ruptured or weak areas in pipeline networks... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Liners are commonly used to repair and/or reinforce ruptured or weak areas in pipeline networks such as sewer systems and the like. Lateral pipes i.e. those extending from a main pipe, are especially susceptible to damage and have traditionally been repaired by conventional excav... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, in one aspect there is provided a liner assembly for pipeline repair comprising: an outer tubular liner; an inner malleable inflatable bladder positioned longitudinally within said liner; and a generally non-stretchable strap positioned longitudinally within the malleab... | 20050502 | 20101214 | 20061102 | 60095.0 | F16L5516 | 1 | HOOK, JAMES F | LINER ASSEMBLY FOR PIPELINE REPAIR AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16L | 2,005 | |
11,120,135 | ACCEPTED | Syringe devices and methods useful for delivering osteogenic material | Described are syringe devices useful in delivering medical materials internally in patients. In certain embodiments, syringe devices of the invention include widening internal lumen to assist in effective delivery of substances therethrough, and/or curved barrel portions with curved lumens therein. In still further dis... | 1. A spinal fusion procedure, comprising: establishing minimally invasive access to an interbody space between first and second adjacent vertebra of a patient; passing a loadbearing spinal implant through the minimally invasive access and into the interbody space; providing a syringe device having an elongate syringe b... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for delivering substances into patient tissues. In particular aspects, the invention relates to syringe-based devices and methods useful for the delivery of osteogenic materials into an interbody space between adjacent vertebra, for examp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for delivering substances into patient tissues. In particular aspects, the invention relates to syringe-based devices and methods useful for the delivery of osteogenic materials into an interbody space between adjacent vertebr... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES <EOH>Various embodiments of the present invention will be discussed with reference to the appended drawings. These drawings depict only illustrative embodiments of the invention and are not to be considered limiting of its scope. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustrative em... | 20050430 | 20120110 | 20080110 | 59908.0 | A61M3100 | 0 | BECCIA, CHRISTOPHER J | SYRINGE DEVICES AND METHODS USEFUL FOR DELIVERING OSTEOGENIC MATERIAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,005 | |
11,120,255 | ACCEPTED | Self powered cell phone | A self powered cell phone is provided within which kinetically generated variable electrical currents are rectified to DC currents, which are delivered to an internal storage site and thereafter transmitted to the operating circuit of the cell phone, thus avoiding the need for external power sources to recharge the pho... | 1. A self powered cell phone which comprises: means for kinetically generating variable electrical currents; means for rectifying such currents to DC currents; means for receiving and storing the DC currents in a storage site; and means for providing the stored DC currents to the operating circuit of the cell phone. 2.... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I. Field of the Invention This invention relates to power supplies for cell phones and, more particularly, to a new system of generating power for such devices without having to rely upon an external charger or other independent power source. II. Problems in the Prior Art Cell phone usage is... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Field of the Invention This invention relates to power supplies for cell phones and, more particularly, to a new system of generating power for such devices without having to rely upon an external charger or other independent power source. II. Problems in the Prior Art Cell ph... | <SOH> III. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present Invention overcomes the foregoing problems by providing a new, self-contained power source for cell phones which comprises a kinetic electrical current generator coupled to other components that avoid the need for external power. Instead, the new power source almost... | 20050502 | 20070904 | 20061102 | 76072.0 | H04B104 | 0 | MACK, SYLVIA | SELF POWERED CELL PHONE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,120,514 | ACCEPTED | Optoelectronic component having a plurality of current expansion layers and method for producing it | An optoelectronic component having a semiconductor chip containing a semiconductor layer sequence (6) with a radiation-emitting active zone (4), the semiconductor layer sequence (6) having sidewalls (10). A connection contact (9) is provided for impressing current into the active zone. A first current expansion layer (... | 1. An optoelectronic component having a semiconductor chip containing a semiconductor layer sequence (6) with a radiation-emitting active zone (4), the semiconductor layer sequence (6) having sidewalls (10), and a connection contact (9) for impressing current into the active zone (4), wherein a first current expansion ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application claims the priority of German patent applications 102004025610.1 filed Apr. 30, 2004 and 102004021419.0 filed May 25, 2004, the disclosure content of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to an optoelectronic component having... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Contact is made with radiation-emitting optoelectronic components generally by applying a metallic connection contact to the semiconductor chip which contains the active zone. That surface of the semiconductor chip which is provided for contact-making is often simultaneously prov... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One object of the present invention is to provide an optoelectronic component which is distinguished by a lateral distribution of the current density that is as homogeneous as possible and at the same time by a high ESD strength. This and other objects are attained in accordance wit... | 20050502 | 20070605 | 20051117 | 77782.0 | 1 | LEE, HSIEN MING | OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF CURRENT EXPANSION LAYERS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,120,628 | ACCEPTED | Delivery of navigation data for playback of audio and video content | In accordance with the present invention a filtering process is based on the output side of a multimedia decoder. A navigator, located at a server system, monitors the current play position of multimedia content at a consumer system and compares that position with navigation objects. Each navigation object defines a st... | 1. In a server system linked to a consumer system through a communication link, wherein the consumer system includes a processor, a memory, a decoder, and an output device for playing multimedia content, and wherein the server system enables the consumer system to filter multimedia content that is comprised of video co... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to and is a continuation patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/695,102, filed on Oct. 23, 2000, and entitled “Delivery of Navigation Data for Playback of Audio and Video Content”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. The Field of the Invention The present invention relates to filtering multimedia content. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods, systems, and computer program products for automatically identifying and filtering portions of multimedia content during the d... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other problems with the prior art are overcome by the present invention, which is directed toward automatically identifying and filtering portions of multimedia content during the decoding process. As taught in the prior state of the art, the technology for presenting orig... | 20050503 | 20090428 | 20051006 | 85272.0 | 3 | VU, NGOC K | DELIVERY OF NAVIGATION DATA FOR PLAYBACK OF AUDIO AND VIDEO CONTENT | MICRO | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,120,696 | ACCEPTED | Suspension clamping holder for a support structure | A suspension clamping holder is designed for use with a supporting structure. The supporting structure may have a first region and a another region extending from the first region at an angle. The first region has a holding portion, which is used to support the weight of the holder any load carried by the holder. The h... | 1. Suspension clamping holder for a support structure, the support structure having a first region and a bar region forming an angle with the first region, the first region having a holding portion, the suspension clamping holder comprising: a hanger having a holding element on one end, the holding element and hanger b... | CROSS-RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to German application DE 102004021 531.8, filed Apr. 30, 2004; U.S. Provisional Application 60/600,064 filed Aug. 9, 2004; European application ______ to ______ to filed Apr. 29, 2005 and U.S. application ______ to ______ filed Apr. 29, 2005, which are incorpo... | <SOH> Technical Background <EOH>Clamping holders are known. For weight reduction in the aviation industry, these can be made from plastic. Such holders, however, have the disadvantage that they slip with time, since the plastic stretches or deforms by creep after extended use. In the aviation industry, holders are mos... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a need for a suspension clamping holder which can be mounted in a stable manner such that the holder does not slip over time. According to one example, a suspension clamping holder is provided for a support structure. The support structure has a first region, provided with ... | 20050502 | 20090217 | 20060126 | 59546.0 | E21F1702 | 0 | MCDUFFIE, MICHAEL D | SUSPENSION CLAMPING HOLDER FOR A SUPPORT STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21F | 2,005 | |
11,120,713 | ACCEPTED | Forklift rollcage protectors | A forklift rollcage protector has a housing, attached to a forklift rollcage, and an insert which has a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface. The inwardly facing surface of the insert communicates with an outwardly facing surface of the housing. The outwardly facing surface of th... | 1. A forklift rollcage protector, comprising: (a) a housing attached to a such forklift rollcage, said housing having a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface, and an outwardly facing surface; and (b) an insert having a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface, said insert inwa... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to “wear-protection” devices and more particularly to devices for protecting e.g. (i) tubing, (ii) extruded, cast, forged, machined, elongate members, and/or (iv) other elongates members, from grinding, scraping, cutting, abrading, and/or other wear. Tubing and/or othe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to “wear-protection” devices and more particularly to devices for protecting e.g. (i) tubing, (ii) extruded, cast, forged, machined, elongate members, and/or (iv) other elongates members, from grinding, scraping, cutting, abrading, and/or other wear. Tubing... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This invention provides a forklift rollcage protector which has a housing, attached to a forklift rollcage, and an insert which has a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface. The inwardly facing surface of the insert communicates with an outwardly facing surface ... | 20050503 | 20071113 | 20061109 | 94038.0 | B60R2700 | 0 | BONIFAZI, MELISSA ANN | FORKLIFT ROLLCAGE PROTECTORS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60R | 2,005 | |
11,120,795 | ACCEPTED | MULTIPLE THREE-PHASE INDUCTOR WITH A COMMON CORE | An electrical inductor assembly has a plurality of three-phase inductors on a common core. Each inductor includes three coils wound around separate legs of the core. Core bridges extend across the legs to provide an inter-leg path for the magnetic flux produced by each coil. The magnetic flux from all the coils of adja... | 1. An electrical inductor assembly comprising: a first core bridge of magnetically permeable material; a second core bridge of magnetically permeable material and located substantially parallel to the first core bridge; a third core bridge of magnetically permeable material and located substantially parallel to the sec... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to inductors, such as those used in electrical filters, and more particularly to three-phase electrica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to inductors, such as those used in electrical filters, and more particularly to three-phase electrical inductors. 2. Description of the Related Art AC motors often are operated by motor drives in which both the amplitude an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An electrical inductor assembly comprises a core having first, second and third core bridges of magnetically permeable material and located spaced from and substantially parallel to each other. First, second and third legs, also of magnetically permeable material, extend between the... | 20050503 | 20061128 | 20061109 | 57822.0 | H01F300 | 1 | NGUYEN, TUYEN T | MULTIPLE THREE-PHASE INDUCTOR WITH A COMMON CORE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01F | 2,005 | |
11,120,803 | ACCEPTED | Coiled tubing wellbore cleanout | A method and apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a borehole is described variously including running a coiled tubing assembly into the wellbore, creating a fluid vortex by circulating cleaning fluid through the coiled tubing, and pulling the coiled tubing and coiled tubing assembly out of the hole at a speed... | 1. A method for cleaning fill from a borehole, comprising: disturbing particulate solids of the fill while running in hole (RIH) with a coiled tubing assembly by circulating a cleanout fluid through a nozzle adapted to provide an angled jetting action; creating particle entrainment to form a slurry of particulate fill ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation application of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/429,501, entitled “Coiled Tubing Wellbore Cleanout,” filed May 5, 2003, by Walker, et al., now U.S. Pat. No. ______, issued ______, 2005, incorporated by reference herein, which was a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Solutions exist to an analogous problem in a related field, the problem of cuttings beds in the field of coiled tubing drilling in deviated wells, a field employing different equipment in different circumstances. The solutions are similar but have important distinctions with rega... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one preferred embodiment the invention includes a method for cleaning fill from a borehole comprising disturbing particulate solids by running in hole, in typical cases through substantial fill, with a coiled tubing assembly while circulating at least one cleanout fluid through a... | 20050502 | 20060103 | 20051027 | 99567.0 | 1 | KORNAKOV, MIKHAIL | COILED TUBING WELLBORE CLEANOUT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,120,948 | ACCEPTED | Dual receive filter | A pre-processing stage is provided for a receiver of a wireless device. The pre-processing stage includes an amplifier that receives signals of interest and unwanted signals and produces amplified signals of interest and amplified unwanted signals, and a matching network that separates the amplified signals of interest... | 1. A pre-processing stage for a receiver of a wireless device, wherein the pre-processing stage comprises: a) an amplifier that receives signals of interest and unwanted signals and provides amplified signals of interest and amplified unwanted signals; b) a matching network connected to the amplifier, the matching netw... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/642,551 filed on Jan. 11, 2005. FIELD Embodiments described herein relate generally to wireless communications devices and more particularly to a receiver structure for wireless communications devices.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, the linearity of the amplifiers and mixers in the transceiver portion of the wireless device is important. Without sufficient linearity the received signals of interest can become distorted if they are strong or may be masked by out of band noise when... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES <EOH>For a better understanding of a portion of a receiver that may be used in a transceiver of a wireless device and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings which show at least one e... | 20050504 | 20081007 | 20060713 | 64337.0 | H04B118 | 0 | VUONG, QUOCHIEN B | DUAL RECEIVE FILTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,121,210 | ACCEPTED | Pump-motor assembly lead protector and assembly method | A pump-motor assembly includes a housing and a lead protector sleeve to protect leads disposed along an exterior surface of the housing. The housing and the lead protector sleeve include first and second cooperating snap-fit connection elements, respectively, to secure the lead protector sleeve in position along the ex... | 1. A pump-motor assembly, comprising: a housing having an exterior surface and a retaining arm extending from the exterior surface to define a gap between the retaining arm and the exterior surface of the housing; and, a lead protector sleeve disposed in the gap and having a movable tab that engages the retaining arm t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to pump-motor assemblies and, more particularly, to submersible pump-motor assemblies having a lead protector. 2. Brief Description of Related Technology Submersible pump-motor assemblies for domestic water well and other appl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to pump-motor assemblies and, more particularly, to submersible pump-motor assemblies having a lead protector. 2. Brief Description of Related Technology Submersible pump-motor assemblies for domestic water well an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect, a pump-motor assembly includes a housing having an exterior surface and a lead protector sleeve to protect leads disposed along the exterior surface of the housing. The housing and lead protector sleeve include first and second cooperating snap-fit con... | 20050503 | 20081028 | 20061109 | 96973.0 | H02B100 | 0 | TAMAI, KARL I | PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY LEAD PROTECTOR AND ASSEMBLY METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02B | 2,005 | |
11,121,253 | ACCEPTED | Tattoo cover and related method | There is provided an adhesive composite cover and method of use in which the cover is well suited to effectively cover a temporary tattoo utilized in radiation therapy treatments. The cover includes a transparent, flexible layer with a rigid layer releasably adhered thereto. The first, flexible layer has a lower adhesi... | 1. A cover that is releasably attachable to a portion of a person's skin having thereon a temporary tattoo or other marking for covering the marking and allowing the underlying marking to be visible there through, the cover comprising: a first, relatively flexible layer defining a first lower surface including an adhes... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/629,482, filed Nov. 19, 2004, titled “Tattoo Cover and Related Methods”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to adhes... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Adhesive composites including transparent dressings and the like are well known and of countless variety. However, notwithstanding that which is known, there has yet to be provided an adhesive composite that is particularly well suited for covering the temporary marks or tattoos used ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an adhesive composite cover and method of application thereof that addresses one or more of the above-noted shortcomings by providing improved means for the handling and application of a cover to an anatomical surface. The cover is particularly w... | 20050503 | 20100824 | 20060525 | 91354.0 | A61F1500 | 3 | NORDMEYER, PATRICIA L | TATTOO COVER AND RELATED METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,121,396 | ACCEPTED | Potted fishing jig | The present fishing jig is potted, battery powered, water activated, and light emitting. A jig is a kind of lure that is essentially a bare hook. A jig is a hook having two ends, with a barb located at one end and with a relatively small body, such as a small plastic ball, located at the other end near the eyelet. Comp... | 1. A fishing jig, comprising: a) a plastic body; b) a hook having two end portions and an intermediate portion, with one of the end portions comprising a barb, with at least a section of the intermediate portion being potted in said plastic body; c) a battery potted in said plastic body; d) a light source structure pot... | This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/655,263 filed Feb. 21, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a fishing jig, particularly to a potted... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A fishing jig is essentially a single hook. What a fishing jig has, and what a bare undressed hook does not have, is a ball opposite the barbed end. The ball is engaged on the hook close to the eyelet of the hook. The eyelet is used to tie the fishing jig to a fishing line. The b... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A feature of the present invention is the provision in a fishing jig having a plastic body, of a hook, battery, light source and electrical lead arrangement at least partially potted in the plastic body. Another feature of the present invention is the provision in a fishing jig havi... | 20050503 | 20111122 | 20060824 | 75849.0 | A01K8501 | 1 | BERONA, KIMBERLY SUE | POTTED FISHING JIG | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01K | 2,005 | |
11,121,421 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for a design pattern for automating service provisioning | A method, an apparatus, and computer instructions are provided for a design pattern for automating service provisioning. Embodiments of the invention provide a catalog item management system that comprises a set of service and catalog item management functions that manage lifecycles of services and catalog items. Embod... | 1. A method in a data processing system for a design pattern for automating service provisioning, the method comprising: responsive to defining at least one service, adding the at least one service to a service catalog with a service start time and a service end time; presenting a list of availabilities to a consumer f... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Embodiments of the invention is related to the following applications entitled Method and Apparatus for Determining Data Center Resource Availabililty using Multiple Time Domain Segments, Ser. No. ______, attorney docket no. CA920050011US1 filed on May 4, 2005; Method and System ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field Embodiments of the invention relate to a data processing system. In particular, embodiments of the invention relate to provisioning services in a data center. Still more particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to providing a design pattern for automat... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the invention provide a method, an apparatus, and computer instructions for a design pattern for automating service provisioning. Responsive to a data center operator definition of a service, the service is added to a service catalog with a service start time and a se... | 20050504 | 20090721 | 20061130 | 62739.0 | G06F9445 | 0 | FADOK, MARK A | METHOD AND SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR A DESIGN PATTERN FOR AUTOMATING SERVICE PROVISIONING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,121,544 | ACCEPTED | Eyewear with a mounted radio frequency transceiver | An eyewear having a frame, at least one temple attached to the frame, and a radio frequency transceiver for short-distance wireless communication. The radio frequency transceiver is mounted on either the frame or the temple and is configured to form an ad hoc wireless network with a plurality of devices. The radio freq... | 1. An eyewear comprising: a frame; at least one temple attached to said frame; and a radio frequency transceiver for short-distance wireless communication, wherein said radio frequency transceiver is mounted on one of said frame and said temple, wherein said radio frequency transceiver is configured to form an ad hoc w... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/884,153 (pending), which is a continuation of U.S. patent applications Ser. Nos. 09/845,425 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,769,767), Ser. No. 10/608,321 (pending) and Ser. No. 10/611,125 (pending) and claims al... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a wireless communication eyewear device having interchangeable temples. More particularly, the invention relates to eyewear having a transceiver enabled with small-range wireless communication technology. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventional apparatuses are limited to handling a one to one communication, and can not form an ad hoc network consisting of more than two devices. Conventional audio devices do not function well in a noisy, radio environment and are bulky and have high power consumption. Therefore... | 20050504 | 20080219 | 20051027 | 67320.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, SIMON | EYEWEAR WITH A MOUNTED RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSCEIVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,121,877 | ACCEPTED | Flow-based call admission control for wireless communication systems | A wireless communication system (20) includes a call admission module (40) that determines whether to admit a new call based upon a flow of the new call. In a disclosed example, the call admission module (40) predicts a loading of a sector resulting from admission of the new flow. Provided that the new flow will fit wi... | 1. A method of communicating, comprising: determining whether to admit a new call based on a flow of the new call. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising determining whether the flow of the new call will fit within a capacity of a sector; and admitting the new call to the sector if the flow of the new call will fit withi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to telecommunications. More particularly, this invention relates to wireless communication systems. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART Wireless communication systems are well known and in widespread use. There are a variety of control functions that must be completed ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention generally relates to telecommunications. More particularly, this invention relates to wireless communication systems. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention meets the needs discussed above. With an embodiment of this invention, new call admission is based on the flow of the new call and its impact on the overall loading at a base station or sector. The disclosed exemplary embodiments of this invention provide an all new a... | 20050504 | 20160301 | 20061109 | 94409.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | BATISTA, MARCOS | Flow-based call admission control for wireless communication systems | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,122,168 | ACCEPTED | Physical therapy platform assembly | A physical therapy vibratory table having a base and a platform disposed above the base and attached to the base by at least one inflatable bladder. A source of pressurized compressible fluid is fluidly connected through a pressure regulator to the bladder while a vibratory motor is attached to the platform. A circuit ... | 1. A physical therapy vibratory platform assembly comprising: a base, a platform disposed above said base, at least one inflatable bladder positioned between and connected to both said base and said platform, a source of pressurized compressible fluid, a pressure regulator fluidly connected in series between said fluid... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to physical therapy devices and, more particularly, to a physical therapy vibratory table. II. Description of Related Art It is well known that during extended periods of inactivity, muscle atrophies and loses its muscle tone.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to physical therapy devices and, more particularly, to a physical therapy vibratory table. II. Description of Related Art It is well known that during extended periods of inactivity, muscle atrophies and loses its ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a physical therapy vibratory platform assembly which overcomes all of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the previously known devices. In brief, the vibratory platform assembly of the present invention comprises a base and a platform disposed above t... | 20050504 | 20081021 | 20061109 | 76617.0 | A61H100 | 1 | BROWN, MICHAEL A | PHYSICAL THERAPY PLATFORM ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61H | 2,005 | |
11,122,243 | ACCEPTED | Bio-absorbable collagen-based wound dressing | A collagen-based bio-absorbable wound dressing which contains a linear polymer biguanide and/or a water-soluble salt thereof. The biguanide is preferably polyhexamethylene biguanide. The bio-absorbable wound dressing has a long residence time in the body, is extremely well tolerated and leads to rapid and uncomplicated... | 1. Bio-absorbable wound dressing, comprising a collagen-based material which contains at least one of a linear polymer biguanide and a water-soluble salt thereof. 2. Bio-absorbable wound dressing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the linear polymer biguanide is polyhexamethylene biguanide. 3. Bio-absorbable wound dressing... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a collagen-based bio-absorbable wound dressing. Collagen as the albuminoid protein of the connective tissue is a component of the bodies of mammals. Collagen is ordinarily obtained from the tendons and/or skins of cattle, swine or horses. Depend... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a collagen-based bio-absorbable wound dressing. Collagen as the albuminoid protein of the connective tissue is a component of the bodies of mammals. Collagen is ordinarily obtained from the tendons and/or skins of cattle, swine or ho... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A primary object of the present invention is, accordingly, to provide a bio-absorbable wound dressing based on collagen which has good body toleration and good absorbability, yet will not be completely dissolved in the body over a period of a few days and will ensure reliable protec... | 20050505 | 20091020 | 20051124 | 91655.0 | 1 | HENLEY III, RAYMOND J | BIO-ABSORBABLE COLLAGEN-BASED WOUND DRESSING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,278 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for diagnosing respiratory disorders and determining the degree of exacerbations | Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods to monitor respiration and abnormal respiration events utilizing plethysmography. The apparatuses and methods provide an alternative to conventional respiration monitoring methods while enabling accurate yet minimally interruptive and invasive monitoring of respiration. The ... | 1. A method of monitoring respiration in a patient, said method comprising: securing a pulse oximeter probe to a central source site of said patient wherein said probe is configured to generate a plethysmography signal stream from said central source site; processing said signal stream received from said probe to obtai... | BACKGROUND A wide range of respiratory disorders are characterized by periods of remission interspersed with periods of exacerbation. This group of disorders is known to have a reversible component to the disease processes which can be treated with a wide range of medications and ancillary therapies. These disorders ra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A wide range of respiratory disorders are characterized by periods of remission interspersed with periods of exacerbation. This group of disorders is known to have a reversible component to the disease processes which can be treated with a wide range of medications and ancillary therapies. These ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Therefore, the inventors have discovered that there is a substantial need in the art for a device and method that will allow patients and their healthcare providers to rapidly and accurately diagnose air obstruction brought about by respiratory disorders and quantify exacerbations so appropriate tre... | 20050425 | 20100831 | 20061026 | 93563.0 | A61B508 | 0 | NATNITHITHADHA, NAVIN | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING RESPIRATORY DISORDERS AND DETERMINING THE DEGREE OF EXACERBATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,122,300 | ACCEPTED | Polymorph of a pharmaceutical | A new crystalline polymorph of ritonavir and methods for its use and preparation are disclosed. | 1.-4. (canceled) 5. Substantially pure amorphous ritonavir. 6. The substantially pure amorphous ritonavir of claim 5 characterized by a glass transition from about 45° C. to about 49° C. 7.-30. (canceled) | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application for Patent No. 60/093,432, filed Jul. 20, 1998 and also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application for Patent No. 60/137,535, filed Jun. 4, 1999. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a novel crystalline polymorph of (2S,3S,5S)-5-(N—(N—((N-... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Inhibitors of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease have been approved for use in the treatment of HIV infection for several years. A particularly effective HIV protease inhibitor is (2S,3S,5S)-5-(N—(N—((N-methyl-N-((2-isopropyl-4-thiazolyl)methyl)amino)carbonyl)-L-valinyl)... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the substantially pure Form I crystalline polymorph of ritonavir. FIG. 2 is the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the substantially pure Form II crystalline polymorph of ritonavir. FIG. 3 is the powder X-ray diffraction pa... | 20050504 | 20061212 | 20050915 | 62164.0 | 15 | SHIAO, REI TSANG | POLYMORPH OF A PHARMACEUTICAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,320 | ACCEPTED | Fiber optic patch kit and method for using same | The present method and kit provide for effective and efficient patching of fiber optic cables. The kit comprises mechanical fiber optic splicers, a fiber optic patch, a splice housing, and a protective housing. The mechanical fiber optic splicers can be used to splice the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic patch. Th... | 1. A fiber optic patch kit for connecting a first portion of a fiber optic cable with a second portion of the fiber optic cable, the kit comprising: a fiber optic patch having first and second ends, a first mechanical fiber optic splicer adapted to be coupled with the first or second portion of the fiber optic cable an... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to optical fibers and more specifically to patching fiber optic cables. Fiber optic cables are utilized extensively in the telecommunications industry, as well as other industries, as a preferred transmission medium because of their ability to carry large amounts of da... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to optical fibers and more specifically to patching fiber optic cables. Fiber optic cables are utilized extensively in the telecommunications industry, as well as other industries, as a preferred transmission medium because of their ability to carry large a... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of first preferred embodiment of a fiber optic patch kit. FIG. 2 is perspective view of a fiber optic cable of a first preferred embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a fiber optic patch of a first preferred embodiment. FIG. 4 is... | 20050504 | 20070130 | 20051201 | 92690.0 | 2 | PAK, SUNG H | FIBER OPTIC PATCH KIT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,341 | ACCEPTED | Waste processing apparatus and method | The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of the vessel an... | 1. An apparatus for processing solid waste products, said apparatus comprising: a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of said vessel and sealably closed to allow pressuri... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the treatment of municipal solid waste and the like. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to systems and methods for treating process material and, more particularly, to systems and methods for treating municipal solid waste material, medical waste m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to systems and methods for treating process material and, more particularly, to systems and methods for treating municipal solid waste material, medical waste material, reclaimed paper and the like. As a result of increasing scarcity of landfills and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes an apparatus for processing solid waste products, the apparatus comprising a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to th... | 20050505 | 20080325 | 20061214 | 75483.0 | B02C1108 | 0 | ROSENBAUM, MARK | WASTE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B02C | 2,005 | |
11,122,373 | ACCEPTED | FBL2-specific agents as modulators of Flaviviridae RNA replication | Agents that modulate an interaction of an FBL2 protein with an NS5A or NS5B Flaviviridae protein in a mixture are identified by contacting the mixture with a candidate agent under conditions wherein but for the presence of the agent, the FBL2 protein and the Flaviviridae protein engage in a reference interaction; and d... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method for identifying an agent that inhibits an interaction of a mammalian FBL2 protein with an HCV NS5A or NS5B protein in a mixture wherein each said protein is isolated, recombinantly-expressed, or in a predetermined amount, comprising the steps of: contacting the mixture with a candidate age... | This work was supported by National Institute of Health Grants AI48325 and HL-20948. The U.S. government may have rights in any patent issuing on this application. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention is modulation of the interaction of FBL2 with Flaviviridae NS5A or NS5B to reduce Flaviviridae RNA replica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Approximately 170 million people worldwide are infected persistently with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and these individuals account for most cases of chronic liver disease (Wasley and Alter, 2000). The public health impact of HCV is compounded by the low response rate to interferon (... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides methods and compositions for modulating the functional interaction between an FBL2 protein with a Flaviviridae NS5A or NS5B protein. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods for identifying an agent that modulates an interaction of an FBL2 protein wit... | 20050504 | 20070206 | 20061109 | 70891.0 | C12Q168 | 0 | SALVOZA, M FRANCO G | FBL2-SPECIFIC AGENTS AS MODULATORS OF FLAVIVIRIDAE RNA REPLICATION | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,122,448 | ACCEPTED | Drain support plate/under-deck clamp | A drain support plate for mounting and securing a drain assembly to a deck in a building structure. | 1-16. (canceled) 17. A method of installing a drain in a structure, said method comprising the steps of: a) forming an opening in a deck; b) providing a receptacle body of a drain, said receptacle body having a first end and a second end, said first end of said receptacle body having at least one protrusion extending a... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/348,734, filed Jan. 15, 2002, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a drain support... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a drain support plate and, more particularly, to a combined drain support plate and under-deck clamp. 2. Description of the Prior Art Drains form an integral part of a building structure. For rainwater managemen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides for a drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. A first end of the receptacle body includes at least one protrusion extending away from the receptacle body. A second end of the receptacle body adapts to fasten to a drain pi... | 20050505 | 20100831 | 20050915 | 65334.0 | 1 | GITLIN, MATTHEW J | DRAIN SUPPORT PLATE/UNDER-DECK CLAMP | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,451 | ACCEPTED | Roof ice and snow melt system | A snow and ice melting device adapted to rest on a roof; having a flat plate with a series of channels therethrough containing a heating element to heat the flat plate and melt the ice and snow on the roof. | 1. A heated panel for melting snow and ice on a roof, comprising in combination: a flat base panel, at least one linear channel disposed within said base panel, adapted to receive heat generating cables therein; and at least one heat generating cable disposed within said linear channel. 2. A heated panel as set forth i... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a device for melting ice and snow along the edge of roofs. Ice dams and icicles forming on building roofs near the outer edges, (eaves) or where two pitched surfaces of a roof meet, (valleys) and extending into the roof gutters are a significant source of damage to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a device for melting ice and snow along the edge of roofs. Ice dams and icicles forming on building roofs near the outer edges, (eaves) or where two pitched surfaces of a roof meet, (valleys) and extending into the roof gutters are a significant source o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>By providing a source of radiant heat around areas on roofs where snow and ice could potentially accumulate and form into ice dams and/or icicles, the invention eliminates the buildup and formation of snow and ice, thereby eliminating the potential problems associated with such. The... | 20050505 | 20131217 | 20061228 | 61375.0 | E04B700 | 1 | CAJILIG, CHRISTINE T | ROOF ICE AND SNOW MELT SYSTEM | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04B | 2,005 | |
11,122,579 | ACCEPTED | Method for removing or treating harmful biological and chemical substances within structures and enclosures | A process for removing or treating harmful biological and chemical substances from an enclosure, such as a building or vehicle by using heated air. The method of the present invention is non-toxic and can be performed in a relatively short amount of time while effectively killing and removing a large proportion of dead... | 1. A method for destroying or denaturing and removing harmful microbiological organisms and chemical substances from an enclosure, comprising the steps of: creating a negative pressure within the enclosure; heating ambient air within the enclosure to a predetermined temperature of between 110° F. and 400° F., wherein d... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/218,150, filed 12 Aug. 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/768,680, filed 24 Jan. 2001, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application Ser. No. 09/321,915, filed 28 May 1999. This applic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to methods of sanitizing structures, buildings, passenger occupiable vehicles, and other enclosed or enclosable spaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for killing and/or removing pests and their allergens, bacteria, viru... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention resides in a process for removing or treating harmful biological and chemical substances from an enclosure, such as a building or vehicle by using heated air. The method of the present invention is non-toxic and can be performed in a relatively short amount of ... | 20050504 | 20120904 | 20051006 | 58971.0 | 2 | GRAVINI, STEPHEN MICHAEL | METHOD FOR REMOVING OR TREATING HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES WITHIN STRUCTURES AND ENCLOSURES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,593 | ACCEPTED | Face detecting camera and method | A method for determining the presence of a face from image data utilizes at least first and second algorithms. The first algorithm prescreens the image data, by determining a plurality of face candidates utilizing a pattern matching technique that identifies image windows likely to contain faces based on color and shap... | 1. A method for determining the presence of a face from image data, said method comprising the steps of: (a) prescreening the image data with a first algorithm, the first algorithm determining a plurality of face candidates utilizing a pattern matching technique that identifies image windows likely to contain faces bas... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/514,436, filed Feb. 28, 2000. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is in the field of image capture, and in particular in the field of image processing for the purpose of enhancing and optimizing the process of image cap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A preponderance of images collected by photographers contain people, which are often the most important subjects of the images. Knowledge of the presence and location of people in an image, and especially the presence and location of their faces, could enable many beneficial impr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to capture images and detect one or more of the human faces contained in the images, for the purposes of adding value to the image capture process and improving quality in the captured image. The present invention is directed to overcoming one or mor... | 20050505 | 20090901 | 20051201 | 94817.0 | 1 | HO, TUAN V | FACE DETECTING CAMERA AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,621 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for reporting automotive traffic conditions in response to user-specific requests | The method and system described herein provides an interface for accessing a database containing information pertaining to traffic conditions. Using the interface, a driver can receive traffic conditions potentially affecting the driver's particular commute, just prior to the time at which the driver chooses between on... | 1. A traffic reporting system comprising: a subscriber database for maintaining subscriber account information including subscriber identification information, wherein the subscriber identification information includes a list of telephone numbers for each subscriber; a traffic information database for receiving updates... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/843,386 filed May 12, 2004, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/004,500 filed Dec. 6, 2001, the content... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Over the past decade, automobile traffic has become an increasingly severe problem in many cities, affecting employees' productivity and quality of life. The amount of traffic congestion that occurs on any particular road to any given time may vary dramatically on each day, due to unp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to methods and systems for accessing a traffic conditions database to receive specific traffic information in response to users' requests. In one embodiment of the present invention, a driver can call an administrative telephone number and contact an op... | 20050505 | 20060307 | 20050901 | 62904.0 | 1 | ZANELLI, MICHAEL J | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REPORTING AUTOMOTIVE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN RESPONSE TO USER-SPECIFIC REQUESTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,122,859 | ACCEPTED | Method of processing ethanol byproducts and related subsystems | In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate ... | 1. A method of processing a concentrated byproduct of a dry milling process for producing ethanol, comprising recovering oil from the concentrated byproduct. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the byproduct comprises thin stillage, and the method further includes the step of evaporating the thin stillage to form the con... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/602,050, filed Aug. 17, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT A portion of the disclosure of this document contains material subject to copyright protection. No objection is made to th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Over the past thirty years, significant attention has been given to the production of ethyl alcohol, or “ethanol,” for use as an alternative fuel. Ethanol not only burns cleaner than fossil fuels, but also can be produced using grains such as corn, which are of course renewable r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a method of processing a concentrated byproduct of a dry milling process for producing ethanol, such as by using corn, is disclosed. In its most basic form, the method comprises recovering oil from the concentrated byproduct. In one em... | 20050505 | 20091013 | 20060223 | 86027.0 | C07C6754 | 43 | CARR, DEBORAH D | METHOD OF PROCESSING ETHANOL BYPRODUCTS AND RELATED SUBSYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C07C | 2,005 | |
11,123,362 | ACCEPTED | Recombinant cell clones having increased stability and methods of making and using the same | Disclosed are a stable recombinant cell clones which are stable in serum- and protein-free medium for at least 40 generations, a biomass obtained by multiplying the stable cell clone under serum- and protein-free culturing conditions, and a method of preparing recombinant proteins by means of the biomass. Furthermore, ... | 1-29. (canceled) 30. A method of producing a recombinant product under serum- and protein-free conditions on a large technical scale comprising the steps of: providing an isolated, stable recombinant original cell clone, said original cell clone being stable in serum- and protein-free medium for at least 40 generations... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/324,612, filed Jun. 2, 1999 which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 09/100,253, filed Jun. 19, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,100,061, all of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entiret... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a stable recombinant cell clone that is stable for at least 40 generations in serum- and protein-free medium, a biomass obtained by multiplying the stable cell clone under serum- and protein-free culturing conditions, and a method of preparing rec... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is the object of the present invention to provide an efficient method of preparing recombinant proteins under serum- and protein-free cultivation and production conditions. It is a further object to provide a stable recombinant cell clone. It is another object of the presen... | 20050506 | 20060822 | 20050908 | 99234.0 | 1 | GUZO, DAVID | RECOMBINANT CELL CLONES HAVING INCREASED STABILITY AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,123,483 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for determining a number of data packets required to transport a data block | A method and system for determining a number of non-power of two sized data packets required to transport a data block. A data block size is shifted rightward by a number of bits equal to a base-two exponent of a divisor, with the bits remaining stored as a first value, and the bits removed stored as a second value. At... | 1. A process to determine a number of data packets required to transport a data block, wherein said data packets comprise a non-power of two number of bytes, said process comprising: shifting a data block size rightward by a number of bits equal to a base-two exponent of a divisor; storing a first value from bits remai... | TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for data packet transmission, division of data blocks into data packets, and computerized division by non-power of two numbers. BACKGROUND ART Modern day computing depends on moving data from place to place. This is true of Internet conn... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Modern day computing depends on moving data from place to place. This is true of Internet connected applications, local network applications, and applications co-located on the same computer. It is also true of computing processes on a board within a computer, and it is even true within proce... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention: FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a computer system containin... | 20050505 | 20101123 | 20061109 | 97204.0 | H04J300 | 0 | RAO, ANAND SHASHIKANT | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A NUMBER OF DATA PACKETS REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT A DATA BLOCK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,123,547 | ACCEPTED | Multi-purpose goggle | A multi-purpose goggle for protecting the eyes of the wearer in industrial and sporting environments and against glare when the wearer is viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time, for housing a virtual reality display and for use by pilots engaged in training for their instrument flight rating. The goggle... | 1. A multi-purpose goggle comprising: a downwardly extending upper surface with a first end and a second end; a centrally disposed viewing area; a centrally disposed nose bridge; a first and second upwardly extending lower panel disposed opposite the nose bridge, an upper edge of the first and second lower panel connec... | RELATED APPLICATION This continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/691,189, filed Oct. 23, 2003, which claims benefit of U.S. Patent application Ser. No. 60/420,822, filed Oct. 24, 2002, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates gener... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to a multi-purpose goggle that can be utilized as a safety goggle suitable for a wide range of activities including: industrial and sporting use as well as a goggle to minimize or eliminate computer vision syndrome resulting from the prolonged use of a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to multi-purpose goggles that satisfy the demand for maximizing wearing comfort through ergonomic construction, maximizing field of view, minimizing distortion, minimizing fogging, reduces or eliminates computer vision syndrome, provides an ideal pl... | 20050505 | 20060620 | 20051020 | 58036.0 | 2 | MORAN, KATHERINE M | MULTI-PURPOSE GOGGLE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,123,692 | ACCEPTED | Red and near infrared flourescent phyotochrome | This invention provides novel fluorescent adducts that emit in the far red and/or near infrared. In certain embodiments, the adducts comprise a mutant apoprotein and a bilin. | 1. A mutated gene for a truncated Cph1 consisting of the N-terminal 350 amino acid P2PASP3GAF domain pair is sufficient to produce an apophytochrome protein that can combine with bilins to yield red and near infra-red(NIR)-emitting fluorescent holophytochrome (phytofluor). 2. A mutated truncated Arabidopsis plant phyto... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Ser. No. 60/569,310, filed on May 6, 2004, U.S. Ser. No. 60/598,661, filed on Aug. 3, 2004, and U.S. Ser. No. 60/640,867, filed on Dec. 30, 2004, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all pu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Bilin pigments, when associated with proteins, exhibit a wide variety of photophysical properties, i.e. intense fluorescence, photochemical interconversions, and radiationless de-excitation. Differences in the protonation state, conformation and/or ionic environment of bilin pigm... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Owing to their strong absorbance in the red (R) and near infrared (NIR) region and their ability to autocatalytically attach a chromophore, phytochromes are good substrates for engineering a Red/NIR fluorescent reporter protein. Fluorescent phytochromes with unique fluorescence exci... | 20050505 | 20100914 | 20060525 | 97838.0 | C12Q168 | 0 | FRONDA, CHRISTIAN L | A RED AND NEAR INFRARED FLOURESCENT PHYOTOCHROME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,124,047 | ACCEPTED | Pyramid roulette | A wheel (roulette) type game apparatus with a non-traditional wheel (roulette) style. Uses nontraditional rubber balls while using a non-traditional ball entry to the game. The invention Pyramid Roulette is a new gambling game of chance using two wheels and two balls encased in a pyramid shell housing and would be prog... | 1. Pyramid Roulette: The invention Pyramid Roulette is a new gambling game of chance using two wheels and two balls encased in a pyramid shell housing. It is connected to a (wagering area) betting table and would be played in a casino. The wheels are numberd 1-50. Each disc has 25 numbers. When including the numbers 0 ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS “Not Applicable” STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT “Not Applicable” REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX “Not Applicable” BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention Pyramid is a new gambling game o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention Pyramid is a new gambling game of chance using two wheels and two balls encased in a pyramid shell housing. The wheels would be numbered one through fifty and colored red or black, alternating the numbers and colors between the two wheels, including a 0 and 00 which... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 Shows an elevated top front view of the Pyramid game apparatus connected to the (wagering area) betting table FIG. 2 Shows an elevated top front view of the Pyramid game apparatus, showing the Pyramid housing and two wheels FIG. 3 Shows a top view from the apex of th... | 20050509 | 20090623 | 20061109 | 62380.0 | A63B7100 | 0 | COLLINS, DOLORES R | PYRAMID ROULETTE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,005 | |
11,124,161 | ACCEPTED | Method of using a mobile device to determine movement of a print medium relative to the mobile device | A method of using a mobile device to determine movement, relative to the mobile device, of a print medium configured to be printed on by the mobile device in a print direction, the mobile device including a printer, a first sensor and processing means, the print medium comprising a substrate defining first and second o... | 1. A method of using a mobile device to determine movement, relative to the mobile device, of a print medium configured to be printed on by the mobile device in a print direction, the mobile device including a printer, a first sensor and processing means, the print medium comprising a substrate defining first and secon... | FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to determining movement of a print medium within the media feed path of a mobile device. The invention has primarily been designed for use in a mobile telecommunications device (i.e. a mobile phone) that incorporates a printer, and will be described with reference to suc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>The Assignee has developed mobile phones, personal data assistants (PDAs) and other mobile telecommunication devices, with the ability to print hard copies of images or information stored or accessed by the device (see for example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,405,055 (Docket No. AP06US), filed o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>In a first aspect the present invention provides a method of using a mobile device to determine movement, relative to the mobile device, of a print medium configured to be printed on by the mobile device in a print direction, the mobile device including a printer, a first sensor and pro... | 20050509 | 20100413 | 20061109 | 94991.0 | G06K1500 | 0 | EBRAHIMI DEHKORDY, SAEID | METHOD OF USING A MOBILE DEVICE TO DETERMINE MOVEMENT OF A PRINT MEDIUM RELATIVE TO THE MOBILE DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,124,244 | ACCEPTED | Passivated nanoparticles, method of fabrication thereof, and devices incorporating nanoparticles | A plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles having an elementally passivated surface are provided. These nanoparticles are capable of being suspended in water without substantial agglomeration and substantial precipitation on container surfaces for at least 30 days. The method of making the semiconductor nanoparticles i... | 1. A plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles having an elementally passivated surface. 2. The nanoparticles of claim 1, wherein the passivated surface comprises passivated dangling bonds. 3. The nanoparticles of claim 2, wherein the passivated surface comprises an inorganic passivating element bound to the dangling bo... | This application claims benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/316,979, filed on Sep. 5, 2001, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed generally to semiconductor materials and more particularly to passivated nanoparticles. BACKG... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Numerous patents and publication have been issued on the fabrication of semiconductor nanoparticles (also called “quantum dots” or “nanocrystals”) and their applications in the last few years. These semiconductor nanoparticles are used as a lasing medium in a laser, as fluorescen... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles having an elementally passivated surface. Another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles having an average size betwee... | 20050509 | 20070807 | 20050915 | 94654.0 | 1 | STARK, JARRETT J | PASSIVATED NANOPARTICLES, METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF, AND DEVICES INCORPORATING NANOPARTICLES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,270 | ACCEPTED | Information transmission method, mobile communications system, base station and mobile station in which data size of identification data is reduced | In an information transmission method, a radio communications system, a base station and a mobile station, a TBS size, a modulation scheme and the number of codes in a multicode are converted into identification data having a relatively smaller data size before being transmitted to a destination of communication. The T... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A mobile station configured to perform code division multiplex access communication using a plurality of channelization codes, comprising: a receiver configured to receive a number of the channelization codes assigned to the mobile station, a modulation scheme for use in the code division multiple a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to information transmission methods, mobile communications systems, mobile stations and base stations and, more particularly, to an information transmission method, a mobile communications system, a mobile station and a base s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to information transmission methods, mobile communications systems, mobile stations and base stations and, more particularly, to an information transmission method, a mobile communications system, a mobile station ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, a general object of the present invention is to provide an information transmission method, a mobile communications system, a base station and a mobile station in which the aforementioned disadvantages are eliminated. Another and more specific object is to provide an in... | 20050509 | 20060523 | 20050915 | 57652.0 | 2 | HO, CHUONG T | INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD, MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, BASE STATION AND MOBILE STATION IN WHICH DATA SIZE OF IDENTIFICATION DATA IS REDUCED | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,320 | ACCEPTED | Fuel/air separation system | A fuel/air separation apparatus for separating air and/or vapor from a liquid fuel. The apparatus includes a canister and filter element which separates the entrained air and/or vapor from the fuel and provides substantially air/vapor-free fuel for use by an engine and returns the filtered air/vapor and any excess fuel... | 1-6. (canceled) 7. In combination with a fuel filter canister having a filter element disposed in the canister and sealingly separating the canister into a clean side and a dirty side, an apparatus for separating entrained air and/or vapor from the fuel comprising: a base having an inlet port for receiving the fuel, an... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of a prior filed, co-pending applications Ser. No. 60/449,518, filed Feb. 21, 2003, and Ser. No. 10/783,055, filed Feb. 20, 2004, both entitled FUEL/AIR SEPARATION SYSTEM. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an apparatus for re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an apparatus for removing entrained gas from a liquid and, more particularly, to a fuel/air separation apparatus to remove entrained particle contaminants, air and vapor from a liquid. Today's internal combustion engines typically utilize a fuel injectio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A fuel/air separation apparatus is provided which separates entrained air/vapor from fuel. The apparatus includes a canister and filter element which separates the fuel from entrained air/vapor bubbles and provide separate paths for substantially air/vapor-free fuel to go to the veh... | 20050506 | 20060411 | 20050915 | 63299.0 | 1 | MOULIS, THOMAS N | FUEL/AIR SEPARATION SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,373 | ACCEPTED | Impact resistant eyewear frame assembly having a split frame and fastener reinforcement | The present invention provides an eyewear frame assembly. A frame has an aperture for receiving a lens. The frame has a split to expand upper and lower portions of the frame to insert or remove the lens from the aperture. First and second projections extend outwardly from the upper and lower frame portions, respectivel... | 1. An eyewear frame assembly, comprising: a frame having an aperture for receiving a lens, said frame having a split to expand upper and lower portions of said frame to insert or remove the lens from said aperture; first and second projections extending outwardly from said upper and lower frame portions, respectively, ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/391,796 filed Mar. 20, 2003 for Impact Resistant Eyewear Frame Assembly Having a Split Frame, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Eyewear frame assemblies often need to be impact resistant, such as when worn for sporting activities. ASTM F803 is a stringent standard governing impact resistance requirements for eyewear worn during sporting activities. Polycarbonate is the material of choice for eyewear frame... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is a primary objective of the present invention to provide an improved eyewear frame assembly that is impact resistant and reinforced. Another object of the present invention is to provide an aesthetically appealing and efficient eyewear frame assembly having a minim... | 20050509 | 20061121 | 20051222 | 78705.0 | 1 | MAI, HUY KIM | IMPACT RESISTANT EYEWEAR FRAME ASSEMBLY HAVING A SPLIT FRAME AND FASTENER REINFORCEMENT | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,453 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for preserving frame sequence and distributing traffic in multi-channel link and multi-channel transmitter using the same | The present invention provides an apparatus and method for preserving a frame sequence and distributing traffic in a multi-channel link, which efficiently distributes frame traffic while preserving the transmission sequence of frames in a link composed of multiple channels, and to a multi-channel transmitter using the ... | 1. An apparatus for preserving a frame sequence and distributing traffic in a multi-channel link, comprising: a transmitting buffer module for receiving frames from a higher layer and storing the frames; a first switching unit for switching the frames received from the transmitting buffer module to a plurality of paths... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates, in general, to a frame transmission service in a multi-channel link and, more particularly, to an apparatus and method for preserving a frame sequence and distributing traffic in a multi-channel link, which efficiently distributes fram... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates, in general, to a frame transmission service in a multi-channel link and, more particularly, to an apparatus and method for preserving a frame sequence and distributing traffic in a multi-channel link, which efficiently dist... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an apparatus and method for preserving a frame sequence and distributing traffic in a multi-channel link, which can efficiently distribute frame traffic while preserving the sequence of frames using frame information in a link composed of multiple chan... | 20050505 | 20090616 | 20060622 | 96588.0 | H04L1256 | 0 | KAVLESKI, RYAN C | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING FRAME SEQUENCE AND DISTRIBUTING TRAFFIC IN MULTI-CHANNEL LINK AND MULTI-CHANNEL TRANSMITTER USING THE SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,124,455 | ACCEPTED | Spinal implant kit | A bone plate kit for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone includes several bone plates of different sizes and several bone fasteners of the same or different sizes. The fasteners may have the same configuration or several different configurations. The fasteners may be coated with bone growth material. The p... | 1. A bone plate kit for implanting a bone plate across discontinuaties in skeletal bone, said kit comprising a bone plate and a plurality of fasteners, said plate including an elongated span having a first end and a second end, a first bracket on said first end and a second bracket on said second end, said first and sa... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 11/031,143 filed Feb. 4, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the field of orthopedic surgery and to kits, eg., surgical trays, including bone plates and scre... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of bone pins and plates for reducing fractures is well known in orthopedic medicine. The pins and plates extend across discontinuities in a bone to fix the broken ends in relation to each other to reduce pain and promote rapid healing without deformity. These devices are ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>The surgical kit is composed of one or more bone plate(s) for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and several different fasteners for penetrating and securing the plate(s) to bone assembled together in a package. The apertures through the plate(s) and the heads of the fasteners a... | 20050506 | 20081021 | 20060706 | 96945.0 | A61F230 | 0 | CARTER, TARA ROSE E | SPINAL IMPLANT KIT | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,124,626 | ACCEPTED | Map display system and method | Provided is a computer system and methods related to a map display. A method includes but is not limited to receiving a request for the map, the map illustrating one or more locations; determining a status associated with at least one of the one or more locations on the map, the status being a function of one or more l... | 1. A method for displaying a map, the method comprising: receiving a request for the map, the map illustrating one or more locations; determining a status associated with at least one of the one or more locations on the map, the status being a function of one or more interaction rules associated with the at least one o... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present application relates generally to maps. SUMMARY In one aspect, a method related to displaying a map includes but is not limited to receiving a request for the map, the map illustrating one or more locations; determining a status associated with at least one of the one or more locations on the... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present application relates generally to maps. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, a method related to displaying a map includes but is not limited to receiving a request for the map, the map illustrating one or more locations; determining a status associated with at least one of the one or more locations on the map, the status being a function of one or more locati... | 20050430 | 20090421 | 20061102 | 72745.0 | G01C2134 | 10 | NGUYEN, TAN QUANG | MAP DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01C | 2,005 | |
11,124,768 | ACCEPTED | Multi-band monopole antenna for a mobile communications device | A multi-band monopole antenna for a mobile communications device includes a common conductor coupled to both a first radiating arm and a second radiating arm. The common conductor includes a feeding port for coupling the antenna to communications circuitry in a mobile communications device. In one embodiment, the first... | 1. A multi-band monopole antenna for a mobile communications device, comprising: a common conductor having a feeding port for coupling the antenna to circuitry in the mobile communications device; a first radiating arm coupled to the common conductor and having a meandering section extending from the common conductor i... | This application is a Continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT/EP 02/14706, filed on Dec. 22, 2002, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to the field of multi-band monopole antennas. More specifically, a multi-band monopole an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Multi-band antenna structures for use in a mobile communications device are known in this art. For example, one type of antenna structure that is commonly utilized as an internally-mounted antenna for a mobile communication device is known as an “inverted-F” antenna. When mounted... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A multi-band monopole antenna for a mobile communications device includes a common conductor coupled to both a first radiating arm and a second radiating arm. The common conductor includes a feeding port for coupling the antenna to communications circuitry in a mobile communications device. In one e... | 20050509 | 20080812 | 20051124 | 97884.0 | 2 | HO, TAN | MULTI-BAND MONOPOLE ANTENNA FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,781 | ACCEPTED | Deformable mechanical pipe coupling | A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling has a plurality of interconnectable segments that straddle the ends of pipe elements to be joined. The segments have arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements. The outer surfaces subtend an angle of less than 180° and have radii of ... | 1. Interconnectable pipe coupling segments, each positionable straddling facing end portions of a pair of pipe elements for securing said pipe elements together in end-to-end relationship, wherein said end portions of said pipe elements have an outer surface of substantially cylindrical profile and wherein each said se... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention concerns mechanical pipe couplings that are deformable to conform to pipe elements, allowing the couplings to be pre-assembled and installed as a unit. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mechanical couplings for joining pipe elements together end-to-end comprise interconnectable segments ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mechanical couplings for joining pipe elements together end-to-end comprise interconnectable segments that are positionable circumferentially surrounding the end portions of co-axially aligned pipe elements. The term “pipe element” is used herein to describe any pipe-like item or... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention concerns interconnectable pipe coupling segments. Each segment is positionable straddling facing end portions of a pair of pipe elements for securing the pipe elements together in end-to-end relationship. The end portions of the pipe elements have an outer surface of s... | 20050509 | 20060808 | 20051117 | 68507.0 | 9 | BOCHNA, DAVID | DEFORMABLE MECHANICAL PIPE COUPLING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,851 | ACCEPTED | Multiple module computer system and method | A computer system for multi-processing purposes. The computer system has a console comprising a first coupling site and a second coupling site. Each coupling site comprises a connector. The console is an enclosure that is capable of housing each coupling site. The system also has a plurality of computer modules, where ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A computer system comprising: a console comprising a power supply, a first coupling site and a second coupling site, each coupling site comprising a connector and a slot, the console being an enclosure housing the coupling sites, a serial communication hub controller powered by the power supply, an... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority as a continuation of U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 11/097,694, filed Mar. 31, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 10/772,214, filed Feb. 3, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to computing devices. More particularly, the present invention provides a system including a plurality of computer modules that can independently operate to provide backup capability, dual processing, and the like. Merely by way of example, the prese... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, a technique including a method and device for multi-module computing is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a system including a plurality of computer modules that can independently operate to provide backup ... | 20050504 | 20080422 | 20050915 | 85216.0 | 5 | PHAN, RAYMOND NGAN | COMPUTER SYSTEM UTILIZING MULTIPLE COMPUTER MODULES WITH PASSWORD PROTECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,124,998 | ACCEPTED | Wireless local area network (WLAN) method and system for presence detection and location finding | A wireless local area network (WLAN) method and system for presence detection provide a low-cost and WLAN-compatible means for detecting the presence of an asset without requiring full location-finding support within a WLAN environment. The presence of a transmitter is detected by examining the signal strength of a pre... | 1. A presence detection system incorporated within a wireless local area network (WLAN), comprising: one or more WLAN access points each including a received signal strength measurement circuit and operating according to a revision of the IEEE 802.11 specification; an asset transmitter for transmitting a broadcast/mult... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/569,693 filed May 10, 2004 and from which it claims benefits under 35 U.S.C. §119(e). The present application is also a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. Patent Application “RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to detection of presence of assets in an area, and more specifically, to an asset presence detection and location finding system for implementation in wireless local area network environments. 2. Background of the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above objective of detecting the presence of assets within a WLAN environment without requiring a separate asset tracking system is provided in an asset transmitter, a WLAN system and method. The asset transmitter may be a tag or other unit such as a WLAN node that transmits a “... | 20050509 | 20090421 | 20050922 | 69902.0 | 1 | TWEEL JR, JOHN ALEXANDER | WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESENCE DETECTION AND LOCATION FINDING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,125,017 | ACCEPTED | Flash chromatography cartridge | A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and container threads formed on an upstream end of the container. A polymer cap having cap t... | 1. A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge having a longitudinal axis, comprising: a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material, the container having an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and configured for connecting to chromatographic equipment during... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/842,288 filed May 10, 2004, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to method and apparatus involving cartridges for use... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to method and apparatus involving cartridges for use in flash chromatography and low pressure liquid chromatography equipment. Chromatographic analysis passes fluids through columns containing specially treated sorbent which allows the chemicals in the flui... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and configured for connecting to chromatographic equipment during use of... | 20050509 | 20080603 | 20060323 | 90999.0 | B01D1508 | 1 | THERKORN, ERNEST G | FLASH CHROMATOGRAPHY CARTRIDGE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,125,261 | ACCEPTED | Setter, method for manufacturing ceramic substrate, and ceramic substrate | There are provided a setter and a method for manufacturing a ceramic substrate capable of suppressing deformation such as warpage occurring in a ceramic substrate after baked. A ceramic green sheet 1 is mounted and baked on a mount surface 2a of a zirconia setter 2 wherein an average particle size is 0.3 μm-2.5 μm, a p... | 1. A setter having a mount surface on which a ceramic green sheet is to be mounted in baking the ceramic green sheet to form a ceramic substrate, wherein an average particle size is 0.3 μm-2.5 μm, a porcelain density is not less than 6 kg/dm3, a thermal conductivity is not more than 5 W/mK, and an arithmetic average ro... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a setter and a method for manufacturing a ceramic substrate for baking a ceramic green sheet to form a ceramic substrate, and to a ceramic substrate manufactured by the method. 2. Related Background Art One of the conventional techni... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a setter and a method for manufacturing a ceramic substrate for baking a ceramic green sheet to form a ceramic substrate, and to a ceramic substrate manufactured by the method. 2. Related Background Art One of the convent... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>However, if the electronic component baking jig described in the Application Laid-Open No. 2002-104891 is used as a setter to bake a ceramic green sheet to form a ceramic substrate, the ceramic substrate after baked might undergo deformation such as warpage. This problem becomes mor... | 20050510 | 20061024 | 20060119 | 90523.0 | B32B700 | 1 | SPEER, TIMOTHY M | SETTER, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CERAMIC SUBSTRATE, AND CERAMIC SUBSTRATE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,005 | |
11,125,329 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for distributed community finding | Methods and apparatus for a new approach to the problem of finding communities in complex networks relating to a social definition of communities and percolation are disclosed. Instead of partitioning the graph into separate subgraphs from top to bottom a local algorithm (communities of each vertex) allows overlapping ... | 1. A computer-implemented method for grouping linked data into potentially overlapping communities comprising the steps of determining a local community for a node, and applying said local community to obtain properties of an object. 2. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the steps of generating at least... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates in general to methods for analyzing relational systems where nodes have local interactions or links, and in particular to methods for analyzing linked databases. BACKGROUND Most information databases and knowledge repositories may be viewed as comprising classes of o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Most information databases and knowledge repositories may be viewed as comprising classes of objects that interact with each other, as qualified by different relationships. These classes of objects and their interactions may also change with time, providing a dynamic view of the interaction patte... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention takes advantage of the local nature of how communities form in networks, and that percolation provides a means to explore and identify overlapping communities in a local and distributed fashion. To be more precise, defined herein is a local structural community... | 20050510 | 20110607 | 20061130 | 76717.0 | G06F700 | 0 | MAHMOOD, REZWANUL | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTED COMMUNITY FINDING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,125,566 | ACCEPTED | RFID communication systems and methods | Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) communication techniques for RFID devices. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a RFID communication system includes a transmission system that provides a radio frequency signal to an RFID device... | 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) communication system comprising: a transmission system for providing a radio frequency signal to an RFID device; a detector circuit, coupled to the transmission system, adapted to detect a response to the radio frequency signal from the RFID device; and a controller, coupled t... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to radio frequency identification (RFID) applications and, more particularly, to techniques for communicating with RFID devices. BACKGROUND The use of radio frequency identification (RFID) devices (e.g., RFID tags, RFID labels, RFID chips, RFID straps, or RFID inl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The use of radio frequency identification (RFID) devices (e.g., RFID tags, RFID labels, RFID chips, RFID straps, or RFID inlays) is growing rapidly, with RFID devices utilized in a wide variety of applications. However, one challenge associated with RFID devices is the manufacture and testing of ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) communication techniques for RFID devices. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a communication system is disclosed that can communicate with an RFID device and program and/or... | 20050509 | 20071120 | 20061109 | 98055.0 | G08B1314 | 2 | LA, ANH V | RFID COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,125,632 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for providing agent training | A method for providing training to agents of an automatic call distribution center includes determining whether an agent is idle and, in response to determining that the agent is idle, initiating playback of a recorded training call to the agent. Additionally, the method includes receiving an incoming call from a calle... | 1. A method for providing training to agents of an automatic call distribution center comprising: determining whether an agent is idle; in response to determining that the agent is idle, initiating playback of a recorded training call to the agent; receiving an incoming call from a caller for connection with one of a p... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to communication systems and, more particularly, to a method and system for providing training to agents answering calls in an automatic call distribution system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Automatic call distributors (ACDs) and other contact or call c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Automatic call distributors (ACDs) and other contact or call centers typically include specialized systems designed to match incoming requests for service, for example a telephone call or an e-mail, with a resource that is able to provide that service, for example a human call ce... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and system for transferring a call at an automatic call distribution system that substantially eliminates or reduces at least some of the disadvantages and problems associated with previous methods and systems. In accordance with a particular ... | 20050510 | 20100921 | 20061116 | 95275.0 | H04M300 | 0 | LAEKEMARIAM, YOSEF K | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AGENT TRAINING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,125,924 | ACCEPTED | Wire loop, semiconductor device having same and wire bonding method | A wire loop includes a wire connecting a first bonding point and a second bonding point therethrough, wherein an additional wire loop is formed after wire bonding at the second bonding point without cutting the wire and the additional wire loop is bonded to the second bonding point or to the vicinity thereof while part... | 1. A wire loop comprising a wire connecting a first bonding point and a second bonding point therethrough, wherein an additional wire loop is formed at an extended portion of the wire wire-bonded to the second bonding point without cutting the wire, the additional wire loop being bonded to the second bonding point or t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wire bonding method for connecting a first bonding point and a second bonding point through a wire, a wire loop having a certain shape and a semiconductor device having such a wire loop incorporated therein. 2. Description of the R... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wire bonding method for connecting a first bonding point and a second bonding point through a wire, a wire loop having a certain shape and a semiconductor device having such a wire loop incorporated therein. 2. Descript... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing disadvantages of the prior art. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a wire loop having a certain shape which is capable of enhancing a wire bonding strength at a second bonding point and reduci... | 20050510 | 20110913 | 20061116 | 91196.0 | B23K3102 | 0 | GAITONDE, MEGHA MEHTA | WIRE LOOP, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING SAME AND WIRE BONDING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B23K | 2,005 | |
11,126,150 | ACCEPTED | Quick change over apparatus for machine line | A machine arrangement includes a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner which comprises a machine line. This machine line incorporates apparatus which is associated with and/or comprises part of the machines for: at least one of moving, holding, manipulating and shaping cans as they pas... | 1. A machine arrangement comprising: a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner which comprises a machine line; apparatus means associated with and/or comprising part of the machines for: at least one of moving, holding, manipulating and shaping cans as they pass from a can infeed to a ca... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60/628,562 filed on Nov. 18, 2004, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to series of machines or machine units which constitute a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60/628,562 filed on Nov. 18, 2004, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to quickly change over from the production of one type of can to another wherein the new can features one or more of a different diameter, length, neck profile, the machine line which comprises a series of turret machines incorporates apparatus (devices/arrangements) which ... | 20050511 | 20071225 | 20060518 | 62373.0 | B21D4104 | 1 | TOLAN, EDWARD THOMAS | QUICK CHANGE OVER APPARATUS FOR MACHINE LINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B21D | 2,005 | |
11,126,271 | ACCEPTED | Error correction in speech recognition | New techniques and systems may be implemented to improve error correction in speech recognition. These new techniques and systems may be implemented to correct errors in speech recognition systems may be used in a standard desktop environment, in a mobile environment, or in any other type of environment that can receiv... | 1-32. (canceled) 33. A computer-implemented method for speech recognition, the method comprising: receiving dictated text; generating recognized speech based on the received dictated text, the generating comprising determining acoustic models for the dictated text that best match acoustic data for the dictated text; re... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims benefit to U.S. Application No. 60/201,257, filed May 2, 2000, which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to error correction in computer-implemented speech recognition. BACKGROUND A speech recognition system analyzes ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A speech recognition system analyzes a user's speech to determine what the user said. Most speech recognition systems are frame-based. In a frame-based system, a processor divides a signal descriptive of the speech to be recognized into a series of digital frames, each of which corresponds to a s... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>New techniques and systems improve error correction in speech recognition. These techniques and systems may be used in a standard desktop environment, in a mobile environment, or in any other type of environment that can receive and/or present recognized speech. Moreover, the techniques and systems ... | 20050511 | 20080101 | 20050915 | 68367.0 | 1 | CHAWAN, VIJAY B | ERROR CORRECTION IN SPEECH RECOGNITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,126,424 | ACCEPTED | Method of fabricating semiconductor cleaners | A method of manufacturing cleaning solvents is provided. The method includes selecting a small plurality of test solvents from a large plurality of perspective solvents. The equilibrium composition of a multi-component solution is preferably described by the Hansen solubility model. A small plurality of test solvents i... | 1. A method of selecting a cleaning solvent comprising: compiling a database that includes solvents and solubility parameters for a large plurality of perspective solvents; selecting from the large plurality of perspective solvents, a small plurality of test solvents; performing dissolution tests on a solute using the ... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/625,241, entitled “Method of Fabricating Semiconductor Cleaners,” filed on Nov. 5, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/672,331, entitled “Method of Fabricating Semiconductor Cleaners,” filed on Apr. 18, 2005, which applications are her... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The semiconductor industry uses many cleaning solvents. For example, the manufacture of semiconductor components and integrated circuits is carried out using photolithographic processes. Semiconductor substrates are coated with photoresists, developed, and patterned. After these processes, the ph... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other problems are generally solved or circumvented, and technical advantages are generally achieved, by preferred embodiments of the present invention that provide a method for rapidly selecting a subset of promising cleaners from the universe of available solvents. Once ... | 20050511 | 20120403 | 20060511 | 78476.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | GOLIGHTLY, ERIC WAYNE | METHOD OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR CLEANERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,126,435 | ACCEPTED | Cooling appliance with circulated air cooling and cooling air injection | A cooling appliance (1) with circulated air cooling, comprising at least one cooling chamber (2) for reception of stock (3) to be cooled, at least one channel (4) for cooling air (5) and a coldness generator (12) for generating cooling air (5), wherein the channel (4) provides a fluid-conducting connection of the coldn... | 1. A cooling appliance with circulated air cooling comprising: at least one cooling chamber for receiving stock to be cooled; at least one channel for cooling air in fluid communication with the cooling chamber; a coldness generator for generating cooling air, wherein the channel provides a fluid-conducting connection ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a cooling appliance with circulated air cooling, comprising at least one cooling chamber for reception of stock to be cooled, at least one channel for cooling air and a coldness generator for generating cooling air, wherein the channel provides a fluid-conducting connecti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In appliances with circulated air cooling the cooling air cooled by a central evaporator and conveyed by a fan is conducted by a so-called multi-flow system into the storage chamber to be cooled in order to even out the temperature distribution in the storage chamber and to ensur... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a cooling appliance with circulated air cooling which can be operated in the an energy-saving manner, whilst ensuring reliable cooling of the cooling stock to be cooled by the cooling appliance. According to the inventio... | 20050510 | 20081104 | 20061116 | 58292.0 | F25D2312 | 1 | TAPOLCAI, WILLIAM E | COOLING APPLIANCE WITH CIRCULATED AIR COOLING AND COOLING AIR INJECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F25D | 2,005 | |
11,126,504 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for establishing spanning trees | The invention includes a method and apparatus for configuring a spanning tree. Specifically, one method according to the present invention includes determining a network topology associated with at least a portion of a network where the network topology includes at least one bridge and at least one link, obtaining netw... | 1. A method for configuring a spanning tree, comprising: determining a network topology associated with at least a portion of a network, said network topology comprising at least one bridge and at least one link; obtaining network information associated with said network, said network information operable for evaluatin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the field of communication networks and, more specifically, to management of spanning trees. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, Ethernet bridges are used to connect Ethernet local area network (LAN) segments in order to form a bridged LAN network (BLN). The Ethernet ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In general, Ethernet bridges are used to connect Ethernet local area network (LAN) segments in order to form a bridged LAN network (BLN). The Ethernet bridges interconnect the LAN segments such that from a terminal connected to a BLN, all other terminals connected to the BLN may ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various deficiencies in the prior art are addressed through the invention of a method and apparatus for configuring a spanning tree. Specifically, a method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises determining a network topology associated with at least a portion of a n... | 20050511 | 20150210 | 20061130 | 76822.0 | H04L1228 | 1 | O CONNOR, BRIAN T | Method and apparatus for establishing spanning trees | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,126,548 | ACCEPTED | Composite code-division/time-division multiplex system | Increased data communication capacity in a sector of a CDMA wireless system using a combination of code division multiplexing and time division multiplexing. Adjacent subsectors may transmit carrier signals having the same frequency and using the same Walsh codes may be used by imposing a partial offset of the sector P... | 1. A method of providing increased data communication capacity in a sector of a CDMA wireless system using a combination of code division multiplexing and time division multiplexing, wherein the sector includes at least a first subsector and a second subsector, comprising the steps of: transmitting a first carrier sign... | BACKGROUND A. Field of Invention The present invention is related to wireless communication systems, and more particularly, to a method and system of increasing the forward channel capacity in a CDMA communication network. It is particularly useful for providing high rate data communications to a plurality of users. B.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A. Field of Invention The present invention is related to wireless communication systems, and more particularly, to a method and system of increasing the forward channel capacity in a CDMA communication network. It is particularly useful for providing high rate data communications to a plurality ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method and apparatus for providing increased data communication capacity in a sector of a CDMA wireless system using a combination of code division multiplexing and time division multiplexing is provided. Subsectors within a sector may utilize the same set of Walsh codes to send data to subscriber... | 20050511 | 20080805 | 20061116 | 67619.0 | H04B100 | 0 | TRAN, KHANH C | COMPOSITE CODE-DIVISION/TIME-DIVISION MULTIPLEX SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,126,721 | ACCEPTED | Nitrous oxide vapor delivery system for engine power enhancement | This invention is a nitrous oxide delivery system to improve engine power in which the nitrous oxide leaves its storage bottle as a vapor rather than conventional liquid delivery systems in which it leaves as a liquid. This system can therefore use a relatively simple pressure regulator and fixed orifice to maintain an... | 1. A system to deliver nitrous oxide to an engine to increase engine power, said system having a container for storage of said nitrous oxide, said nitrous oxide in said container containing a first portion which is a liquid and a second portion which is a vapor, wherein said vapor in said container has a first pressure... | This invention is a nitrous oxide delivery system used for engine power enhancement in which the nitrous oxide leaves the storage bottle as a gas or vapor instead of a liquid as in conventional systems. This vapor system can effectively use a relatively simple pressure regulator to control nitrous flow, allows the nitr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY, RAMIFICATION, AND SCOPE <EOH>Accordingly, the reader will see that this invention is a nitrous oxide delivery system for engine power enhancement in which the nitrous oxide leaves its storage bottle in the vapor state and is a vapor in the rest of the system. This allows use of a pressure regulator in c... | 20050510 | 20070501 | 20061116 | 62582.0 | F02B2300 | 0 | ALI, HYDER | NITROUS OXIDE VAPOR DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR ENGINE POWER ENHANCEMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F02B | 2,005 | |
11,126,871 | PENDING | Method and apparatus for managing a playlist by metadata | Techniques for managing a playlist in a multimedia system are disclosed. According to one aspect of the techniques, the playlist is structured to be able to include as many items as desired. To facilitate the manageability of such playlist, the playlist is built with a plurality of items. Each of the items is associate... | 1-40. (canceled) 41. A method of facilitating playback of a play queue by a playback device, the method comprising: the playback device traversing the play queue for playback, the play queue comprising a plurality of items, at least one of the plurality of items inserted into the play queue from a playlist, and wherein... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefits of the provisional application, No. 60/577,450, entitled “Method and apparatus for managing a playlist”, filed Jun. 5, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is generally related to the area of multimedia technologies in consumer electronics industry. In particular, the invention is related to techniques for managing a playlist for playback, wherein the playlist is structured based on metadata to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This section is for the purpose of summarizing some aspects of the present invention and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions in this section as well as in the abstract or the title of this description may be made to avoid obscuring the purpos... | G06F1730053 | 20050511 | 20130926 | 97734.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | LANGHNOJA, KUNAL N | Method and apparatus for managing a playlist by metadata | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,126,901 | ACCEPTED | Vapor recovery system | A vapor recovery apparatus for oil and gas well production that is used in combination with a liquid separator, a sales line and a holding tank includes a compressor, which is drivingly linked to an engine. A first conduit extends from fluid communication with the holding tank to a compressor inlet, while a second cond... | 1. A vapor recovery apparatus for use with oil and gas well equipment including a liquid separator, a natural gas sales line and a holding tank, the vapor recovery apparatus comprising: (a) a compressor drivingly linked to an engine; (b) a first conduit extending from fluid communication with the holding tank to an inl... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to vapor recovery and more specifically, vapor recovery in oil and gas well production equipment. 2. Description of the Related Art In typical oil and gas well production operations, oil moves from wells through a system of high pres... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to vapor recovery and more specifically, vapor recovery in oil and gas well production equipment. 2. Description of the Related Art In typical oil and gas well production operations, oil moves from wells through a system ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is a vapor recovery apparatus used in oil and gas well production that is used in combination with a liquid separator, a sales line and a holding tank. The vapor recovery apparatus is preferably located between the holding tank and the liquid separator during ope... | 20050511 | 20080401 | 20061116 | 65364.0 | E21B4300 | 1 | ANDRISH, SEAN D | VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
11,126,977 | ACCEPTED | CXCR1 and CXCR2 chemokine antagonists | The present invention is directed to a compound having the general structure of formula (1): useful for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of a CXCR1 or CXCR2 chemokine-mediated disease. | 1. A compound of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein: Y is selected from the group consisting of: unsubstituted phenyl, substituted phenyl, unsubstituted pyridinyl, substituted pyridinyl, unsubstituted pyrazinyl, substituted pyrazinyl, unsubstituted pyrimidinyl substitut... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/570326 filed May 12, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference thereto. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to novel CXCR1 and CXCR2 chemokine antagonists, pharmaceut... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Chemokines are chemotactic cytokines that are released by a wide variety of cells to attract macrophages, T-cells, eosinophils, basophils, neutrophils and endothelial cells to sites of inflammation and tumor growth. There are two main classes of chemokines, the CXC-chemokines and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In its many embodiments, the invention provides a novel class of CXC chemokine-mediators, pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with CXC chemokine med... | 20050511 | 20080205 | 20060119 | 63198.0 | A61K31454 | 0 | KOSACK, JOSEPH R | CXCR1 AND CXCR2 CHEMOKINE ANTAGONISTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,127,152 | ACCEPTED | Frame construction for a vehicle | A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to ... | 1. A snowmobile, comprising: a frame including a tunnel and an engine cradle forward of the tunnel; an engine mounted in the engine cradle; a drive track disposed below and supported by the tunnel and connected operatively to the engine for propulsion of the snowmobile; left and right skis disposed on the frame; a stra... | This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/877,212, filed on Jun. 11, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference. Through 09/877,212, this application claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 60/237,384, filed Oct. 4, 2000, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application S... | <SOH> DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART AND GENERAL BACKGROUND <EOH>Snowmobiles, ATVs, and related vehicles (hereinafter, “recreational vehicles,” although the appellation should not be construed to be limited only to the vehicles or type of vehicles described herein) often function under similar operating conditions. Despit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a frame assembly with a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. The frame assembly further includes a f... | 20050512 | 20061024 | 20050922 | 59767.0 | 2 | SCHARICH, MARC A | FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,127,157 | ACCEPTED | Frame construction for a vehicle | A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to ... | 1. A snowmobile, comprising: a frame including a tunnel, an engine cradle forward of the tunnel, and a sub-frame forward of the engine cradle; an engine mounted in the engine cradle; a drive track disposed below and supported by the tunnel and connected operatively to the engine for propulsion of the snowmobile; left a... | This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/877,212, filed on Jun. 11, 2001. Through 09/877,212, this application claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 60/237,384, filed Oct. 4, 2000, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/472,133, entitled “IMPROVED VEHI... | <SOH> DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART AND GENERAL BACKGROUND <EOH>Snowmobiles, ATVs, and related vehicles (hereinafter, “recreational vehicles,” although the appellation should not be construed to be limited only to the vehicles or type of vehicles described herein) often function under similar operating conditions. Despit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a frame assembly with a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. The frame assembly further includes a f... | 20050512 | 20061024 | 20050922 | 59767.0 | 2 | SCHARICH, MARC A | FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 |
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