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11,127,160 | ACCEPTED | Multi-chip electronic package with reduced line skew, method of making same and information handling system utilizing same | An electronic package which includes a circuitized substrate having at least two electrical components positioned thereon. The package includes patterns of contact sites, each for having one of the components coupled thereto. The patterns of contact sites in turn are electrically interconnected by a grouping of conduct... | 1. An electronic package comprising: a circuitized substrate including a conductive layer having at least two spaced apart patterns of electrical component contact sites, each of said patterns of electrical component contact sites including at least twenty such contact sites, and a plurality of conductive lines interco... | CROSS REFERENCE TO CO-PENDING APPLICATIONS In Ser. No. 10/354,000, filed Jan. 30, 2003, there is defined a printed circuit board (PCB) which is capable of providing high speed interconnections between two or more components such as chips or modules (chip carriers) mounted thereon. This PCB is specifically designed to a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electronic packages, as mentioned herein, are known which include a circuitized substrate such as a printed circuit board, chip carrier, or other laminated structure as the base for having one or more semiconductor chips mounted thereon and electrically coupled to other component... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, a primary object of the present invention to enhance the art of electronic packages such as chip carriers including more than one chip as part thereof, such packages also known in the art as multi-chip electronic packages (or modules). It is another obj... | 20050512 | 20080219 | 20061116 | 89403.0 | H01L2348 | 1 | TAYLOR, EARL N | MULTI-CHIP ELECTRONIC PACKAGE WITH REDUCED LINE SKEW AND CIRCUITIZED SUBSTRATE FOR USE THEREIN | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,127,370 | ACCEPTED | System and method for distinguishing between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia using an implantable medical device | Techniques are described for detecting and distinguishing among ischemia, hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia based on intracardiac electrogram (IEGM) signals. In one technique, these conditions are detected and distinguished based on an analysis of: the interval between the QRS complex and the peak of a T-wave (QTmax), the ... | 1. A method for use with an implantable medical device for distinguishing between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia within a patient in which the device is implanted, the method comprising: detecting an amplitude-based parameter representative of an amplitude of one or more selected electrical events of the heart; and dis... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/043,612, of Gill et al., filed Jan. 25, 2005, entitled “System and Method for Distinguishing Among Cardiac Ischemia, Hypoglycemia And Hyperglycemia Using an Implantable Medical Device” (Atty. Docket... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Cardiac ischemia is a condition whereby heart tissue does not receive adequate amounts of oxygen and is usually caused by a blockage of an artery leading to heart tissue. If sufficiently severe, cardiac ischemia results in an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), also referred to as... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with one illustrative embodiment, techniques are provided for use with an implantable medical device for distinguishing between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia based on internal electrical cardiac signals (e.g. IEGMs). Briefly, an amplitude-based parameter representative of amplitudes o... | 20050511 | 20090428 | 20060727 | 59394.0 | A61B504 | 0 | KAHELIN, MICHAEL WILLIAM | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN HYPOGLYCEMIA AND HYPERGLYCEMIA USING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,127,391 | ACCEPTED | Material analysis including density and moisture content determinations | A system, method and program product for determining the in-place engineering properties such as density and moisture content of many varieties of engineering materials, are disclosed. The invention also includes a database, material model and sensor model for use with the above-described aspects. In one embodiment, th... | 1. A material analyzer system comprising: a sensor; and an analyzer unit including: an electronic circuit operatively coupled to the sensor for generating an electrical field from the sensor proximate the material; and a data analyzer, operatively coupled to the electronic circuit, that determines a compaction indicati... | This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/574,680, filed May 26, 2004, which is incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to material analysis, and more particularly, to the field of impedance spectroscopy, and t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to material analysis, and more particularly, to the field of impedance spectroscopy, and the determination of engineering properties of a material such as density and moisture content from the response to electromagnetic ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a system, method and program product for determining the in-place engineering properties such as density and moisture content of many varieties of engineering materials. The invention also includes a database, material model and sensor model for use wi... | 20050512 | 20070515 | 20051201 | 72296.0 | 1 | BUI, BRYAN | MATERIAL ANALYSIS INCLUDING DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINATIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,127,433 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for establishing an active set of carriers for a receiver | A method and apparatus for establishing an active set of carriers from a plurality of available carriers for a wireless receiver. The active set of carriers can be determined from the plurality of available carriers for the wireless receiver. An indication of which carriers are in the active set can be sent to the wire... | 1. A method of establishing an active set of carriers from a plurality of available carriers for a wireless receiver comprising: determining the active set of carriers from the plurality of available carriers for the wireless receiver; and sending an indication of which carriers are in the active set to the wireless re... | BACKGROUND 1. Field The present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for establishing an active set of carriers for a receiver. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to establishing an active set of carriers from a plurality of available carriers for a wireless receiver. 2. Description of Re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field The present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for establishing an active set of carriers for a receiver. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to establishing an active set of carriers from a plurality of available carriers for a wireless receiver. 2. Descr... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure is directed to establishing an active set of carriers from a plurality of available carriers for a wireless receiver. The active set of carriers can be determined from the plurality of available carriers for the wireless receiver. An indication of which carriers are in the act... | 20050512 | 20090825 | 20061214 | 58022.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | LIM, STEVEN | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACTIVE SET OF CARRIERS FOR A RECEIVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,127,489 | ACCEPTED | Dynamic multiple compartment air inflatable display | The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflatable compartments. A first inflatable compartment is continuously inflated by a first fan element and at least a second inflatable compartment is periodically inflated by a second fan element. The inflatable display may be produced from pe... | 1. An inflatable display comprising: a first inflatable compartment; a second inflatable compartment; a first fan element providing a continuous air flow to inflate the first inflatable compartment; and a second fan element providing a periodic air flow to inflate and deflate the second inflatable compartment. 2. The i... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/630,535 entitled MULTI-COMPONENT AIR INFLATABLE DISPLAY filed in the name of William Machala on Nov. 23, 2004, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION Th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Inflatable displays have become increasingly popular in recent years. These types of displays have a wide range of application, shape and size, including, but not limited to, figures for holiday and seasonal decoration, marketing, advertising, entertainment, and event attraction.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the present invention, an inflatable display is configured with multiple inflation compartments. A first compartment is inflated by a first fan element. The first compartment is operatively connected with a second inflatable compartment. For example, the second inflatable compart... | 20050511 | 20070515 | 20060525 | 59588.0 | G09F1500 | 2 | SILBERMANN, JOANNE | DYNAMIC MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT AIR INFLATABLE DISPLAY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,127,490 | ACCEPTED | Dynamic display air inflatable device | The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflation modules. The modules are inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a snowman, Santa Cla... | 1. An inflatable display comprising: a first inflation module; a second inflation module, wherein the second inflation module is transparent; a fan element, operatively connected to the first inflation module; and a plurality of particles stored inside the second inflation module, but outside the first inflation module... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/630,530 entitled DYNAMIC DISPLAY FORMED WITHIN AN INFLATABLE filed in the name of William Machala on Nov. 23, 2004, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTI... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Inflatable displays have become increasingly popular in recent years. These types of displays have a wide range of application, shape and size, including, but not limited to, figures for holiday and seasonal decoration, marketing, advertising, entertainment, and event attraction.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a first inflation module formed within a transparent enclosure. The inflation module is inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent ... | 20050511 | 20080129 | 20060525 | 59932.0 | G09F1900 | 1 | LAVINDER, JACK W | DYNAMIC DISPLAY AIR INFLATABLE DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,128,229 | ACCEPTED | Network combining wired and non-wired segments | A local area network (60) within a residence or other building, including both wired (5) and non-wired segments (53). The wired segments are based on new or existing wires (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) in the building, wherein access to the wires is provided by means of outlets (61a, 61d), such as a telephone system, electrical... | 1. A module for coupling a wired digital data signal to a wireless data unit, for use with an existing electrical telephone distribution infrastructure in a building, the infrastructure having a telephone wire pair carrying a telephone signal and a wall-mounted telephone outlet connected to the telephone wire pair, the... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/998,015, filed on Nov. 29, 2004; which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/890,199, filed on Jul. 14, 2004; which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/552,564, filed on Apr. 19, 2000, now... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a growing need for networking within the home. This need is driven by two major factors, the increasing use of multiple data devices and the emergence of broadband services in the home. Lately there has been an expansion in the number of homes in the USA with multiple pe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention discloses a data communication network within a building having wired and non-wired segments. The wired segments are based on electrically-conducting lines installed within the building. In addition to supporting data communication, these electrically-conductin... | 20050513 | 20091215 | 20051215 | 78321.0 | 1 | HOANG, THAI D | NETWORK COMBINING WIRED AND NON-WIRED SEGMENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,128,826 | ACCEPTED | Heart valve prosthesis and methods of manufacture and use | A heart valve prosthesis is provided having a self-expanding multi-level frame that supports a valve body comprising a skirt and plurality of coapting leaflets. The frame transitions between a contracted delivery configuration that enables percutaneous transluminal delivery, and an expanded deployed configuration havin... | 1. A valve prosthesis comprising: a self-expanding multi-level frame having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration, the multi-level frame having in the expanded deployed configuration an enlarged outflow section with a first nominal diameter, a conical inflow section having a second ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to replacement valves for improving the cardiac function of a patient suffering from cardiac valve dysfunction, such as aortic valve regurgitation or aortic stenosis. More particularly, the present invention relates to heart valve prostheses that provide improved dur... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Heart valve replacement has become a routine surgical procedure for patients suffering from valve regurgitation or stenotic calcification of the leaflets. While certain procedures may be performed using minimally-invasive techniques (so-called “keyhole” techniques), the vast majo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a valve prosthesis that overcomes the drawbacks of previously-known designs, and which may be implanted using open surgical, minimally invasive or percutaneous implantation techniques. It is also an object... | 20050513 | 20110329 | 20061116 | 59297.0 | A61F224 | 0 | GANESAN, SUBA | HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,128,845 | ACCEPTED | Image capture and processing | Apparatus and systems, as well as methods and articles, may operate to capture a portion of an omniscopic or omni-stereo image using one or more image capture media. The media may be located substantially perpendicular to a converging ray originating at a viewpoint on an inter-ocular circle and having a convergence ang... | 1. An apparatus, including: a first image capture medium to capture a first portion of a spherical image, wherein the first image capture medium is substantially perpendicular to a converging ray originating at a first viewpoint on an inter-ocular circle and having a convergence angle between zero and ninety degrees fr... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This disclosure is related to pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, titled “Image Processing and Display”, filed on ______, 2005, Attorney Docket No. 1774.007US1, assigned to the assignee of the embodiments disclosed herein, Micoy Corporation, and incorporated herein by reference in its ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Omni-stereo imaging research may involve the capture and display of stereoscopic (stereo) three-dimensional imagery for substantially all of an environment (omni), including one or more spherical images. Many techniques have been developed for capturing omni-directional monoscopic imag... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIGS. 1A-1F illustrate converging ray image capture apparatus according to various embodiments of the invention. FIGS. 2A-2B illustrate top and perspective views, respectively, of converging ray camera sweep paths according to various embodiments of the invention. FIGS. 3A-3... | 20050513 | 20110118 | 20080814 | 90329.0 | H04N1302 | 1 | PE, GEEPY | IMAGE CAPTURE AND PROCESSING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,128,883 | ACCEPTED | Dental appliance and mouthguard formed of polyolefin elastomer | A self-customizable dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of a person including occlusal pads with a connecting arch or a u-shaped style base with upstanding labial and lingual walls. The appliance is formed of a semi-crystalline polyolefin polymer or crystallizable blend. In one embodiment, the appliance is... | 1. A self-customizable dental appliance comprising one or more channels and an upstanding wall extending from said one or more channels being formed of a semi-crystalline polyolefin polymer or a crystallizable polymer blend, wherein said dental appliance is adapted to securely fit to teeth. 2. The self-customizable den... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/571,325 filed May 14, 2004 the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference into this application and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/579,539 filed Jun. 14, 2004 the entirety of w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to athletic mouthguards and dental appliances, and specifically to self-customizable mouthguards and dental appliances. 2. Description of Related Art It is known that mouthguards have been used to protect athletes in contact... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a self-customizable dental appliance comprised of polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomer. The dental appliance is securely adapted and fitted to the teeth for absorbing forces upon contact with the dental appliance. The dental appliance can have a ... | 20050513 | 20110531 | 20051117 | 95950.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, CAMTU TRAN | MOUTHGUARD FORMED OF PROPYLENE/ALPHA-OLEFIN POLYMER ELASTOMER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,129,062 | ACCEPTED | Neural network using spatially dependent data for controlling a web-based process | System and method for controlling a process with spatially dependent conditions for producing a product with spatially dependent properties, e.g., a web/sheet-based process for producing a web/sheet-based product. Input data comprising a plurality of input data sets are provided to a neural network (analog or computer-... | 1. A method for controlling a process with spatially dependent conditions for producing a product with spatially dependent properties, the method comprising: providing input data to a neural network, wherein the input data comprise a plurality of input data sets, each comprising values for a set of one or more input pa... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the measurement and control of manufacturing processes that produce web or sheet based products, and more specifically, to use of a neural network with spatially dependent data in the control of such processes. 2. Description of the ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the measurement and control of manufacturing processes that produce web or sheet based products, and more specifically, to use of a neural network with spatially dependent data in the control of such processes. 2. Descrip... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various embodiments of a computer-based neural network process control system and method capable of utilizing spatial array based input data (i.e., spatially coherent data) for the prediction of spatial array based process conditions and/or product properties (i.e., spatially cohere... | 20050513 | 20090428 | 20070104 | 99552.0 | G06N302 | 0 | KENNEDY, ADRIAN L | NEURAL NETWORK USING SPATIALLY DEPENDENT DATA FOR CONTROLLING A WEB-BASED PROCESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06N | 2,005 | |
11,129,320 | ACCEPTED | Pharmaceutical compositions for the coordinated delivery of NSAIDs | The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that release an agent that raises the pH of a patient's gastrointestinal tract, followed by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage form is designed so that the NSAID is not released until the intragastric pH has been raised to a safe level. The inventio... | 1. A pharmaceutical composition in unit dose form suitable for oral administration to a patient, comprising: (a) an acid inhibitor present in an amount effective to raise the gastric pH of said patient to at least 3.5 upon the administration of one or more of said unit dosage forms; (b) a non-steroidal anti-inflammator... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/158,216, filed on May 31, 2002. The '216 application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 60/294,588, filed on Jun. 1, 2001. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are widely accepted as effective agents for controlling pain, their administration can lead to the development of gastroduodenal lesions, e.g., ulcers and erosions, in susceptible individuals. It appears that a major factor contribut... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is based upon the discovery of a new method for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal side effects in people taking NSAIDs for pain relief and for other conditions, particularly during chronic treatment. The method involves the administration of a single, coord... | 20050516 | 20120626 | 20051110 | 99580.0 | 1 | WESTERBERG, NISSA M | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE COORDINATED DELIVERY OF NSAIDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,129,429 | ACCEPTED | Bag closing apparatus | A bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes at least three pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are located relative to each to define a confined closur... | 1. A pinch valve, for regulating a material flow, comprising: a housing; at least three pivot arms, each of the pivot arms having first and second ends and an arcuate portion therebetween, pivotably connected to the housing adjacent one of the ends thereof and located relative to each other such that each of the pivot ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/337,484, filed Jan. 7, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/558,706, filed Apr. 26, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,502,367, which is incorporated by reference as if fully ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to the unloading of bulk bags used as containers for dry or moist particulate materials. The present invention more particularly relates to the unloading of bulk bag containers fabricated from cloth like material, such as woven polyester material, which is usually se... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides a bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes a plurality of pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are l... | 20050513 | 20060425 | 20051006 | 92703.0 | 1 | BASTIANELLI, JOHN | BAG CLOSING APPARATUS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,129,443 | ACCEPTED | Computer interconnection system | A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to anothe... | 1. A switching system comprising: a computer-side interface for simultaneously physically connecting to independent, dedicated cables of respective keyboard and analog video outputs of plural computers; a user-side interface for physically connecting to a first set of independent, dedicated cables of a first keyboard a... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/683,582 filed on Jan. 22, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/590,170 filed on Jun. 9, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,345,323, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application ... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to systems for interconnecting remotely located computers. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a computerized switching system that allows centrally located network administrators to operate multiple server computers over long distances without requiring a complicated wiring scheme. In general, the switching system allows data transmission betwe... | 20050516 | 20101019 | 20051020 | 60495.0 | 2 | DALENCOURT, YVES | COMPUTER INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,129,535 | ACCEPTED | Bubble generating assembly | A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a bubble solution supply, a bubble generating frame, and a tubing that couples the bubble solution supply with the bubble generating frame. The bubble generating frame has two separate portions, the portions being pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that the port... | 1. A bubble generating assembly comprising: a housing; a bubble solution supply; a bubble generating frame having two separate portions, each portion having a front surface, the portions being pivotably coupled to each other in a manner such that the portions can be pivoted between a closed position where the front sur... | RELATED CASES This is continuation-in-part of co-pending Ser. No. 10/655,805, entitled “Bubble Generating Assembly”, filed Sep. 5, 2003, which is in turn a continuation of Ser. No. 10/195,816, entitled “Bubble Generating Assembly”, filed Jul. 15, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,620,016, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to bubble toys, and in particular, to a bubble generating assembly which automatically forms a bubble film over a bubble ring without the need to dip the bubble ring into a container or a dish of bubble solution. 2. Descript... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for effectively forming a film of bubble solution across a bubble ring. It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for effectively forming a film of bubble solution acr... | 20050513 | 20070529 | 20051006 | 64512.0 | 1 | LEGESSE, NINI F | BUBBLE GENERATING ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,129,569 | ACCEPTED | Foldable mobility support device | A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is ... | 1. A walker device structured to facilitate an individual's mobility, walker assembly comprising: a frame selectively disposable between an operative orientation and a stored orientation, frame including a front leg assembly and a rear leg assembly movably in a connected in relatively disposable between set operative a... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY The present application is a continuation application of previously filed, now pending application having Ser. No. 10/680,596, filed on Oct. 7, 2003 incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to mobility support devic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to mobility support devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a foldable walker, in preferred embodiments. 2. Description of the Related Art Elderly persons, disabled persons, surgery patients, etc., oft... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly described, in one embodiment, among others, a foldable walker provides an apparatus for assisting a user with mobility. An embodiment, among others, of a foldable walker includes at least a first front leg and a least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg. The fi... | 20050513 | 20060627 | 20051124 | 79319.0 | 1 | SWENSON, BRIAN L | FOLDABLE MOBILITY SUPPORT DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,129,676 | ACCEPTED | Hydraulic rotator and valve assembly | A motor-driven hydraulic rotator assembly for use on articulated-boom excavating equipment, or the like, for rotating and actuating an operable attachment. The rotator assembly comprises concentric tubular oil distribution channels located within the load-bearing shaft and drive assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the... | 1. A rotator assembly for rotating and actuating an operable attachment, the rotator assembly comprising: a load-bearing shaft adapted to be mounted to a boom member displacing said rotator assembly; said load-bearing shaft having: a central recess at a bottom end thereof; and a first and a second channel extending thr... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a non-provisional application claiming priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of Provisional Application No. 60/632,977 filed Dec. 6, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to hydraulic rotators for use on articulated-boom excavating equipment, or the lik... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mobile excavating machines are commonplace in commercial industries. These machines often have hydraulically-driven rotator assemblies for rotation of manipulating or grappling equipment secured to the end of the articulated booms. These rotator assemblies have oil pressure lines... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to propose a hydraulic rotator that satisfies at least one above-mentioned need. According to the present invention, that object is achieved with a rotator having concentrically positioned tubular oil distribution channels located within the loa... | 20050513 | 20061226 | 20060608 | 76745.0 | F01B3100 | 0 | LESLIE, MICHAEL S | HYDRAULIC ROTATOR AND VALVE ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F01B | 2,005 | |
11,129,949 | ACCEPTED | Method and system using presence information to manage network access | In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method using presence information to manage network access includes maintaining presence information for an end user. When a remote access request is received from the end user at a remote endpoint, the presence information for the end user is updat... | 1. A method using presence information to manage network access, comprising: maintaining presence information for an end user; receiving a remote access request from the end user at a remote endpoint; updating the presence information for the end user to identify the presence of the end user at one or more network endp... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is related to co-pending U.S. patent applications: serial number ______, entitled Method and System Using Quality of Service Information for Influencing a User's Presence State, filed ______ (Attorney Docket 062891.1474); serial number ______, entitled Method and System Indi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A private network system generally includes a number of network devices, such as switches, routers, and others, connected so as to allow communication among the devices and end station devices such as desktop machines, servers, hosts, printers, fax machines, and others. To receiv... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and system using presence information to manage network access that substantially eliminates or reduces at least some of the disadvantages and problems associated with previous methods and systems. In accordance with a particular embodiment of... | 20050516 | 20111213 | 20061116 | 65711.0 | H04L932 | 1 | RICHARDS, KEVIN T | METHOD AND SYSTEM USING PRESENCE INFORMATION TO MANAGE NETWORK ACCESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,130,004 | ACCEPTED | System and method for creating, storing, and utilizing composite images of a geographic location | A system and method synthesizing images of a locale to generate a composite image that provide a panoramic view of the locale. A video camera moves along a street recording images of objects along the street. A GPS receiver and inertial navigation system provide the position of the camera as the images are being record... | 1. In a system including an image database and a user terminal having a screen and an input device, a method for visually navigating a geographic area from a user terminal, the method comprising: storing a plurality of images in the image database representing objects within the geographic area, the images providing a ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/758,717, filed Jan. 11, 2001, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/238,490, filed Oct. 6, 2000, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entir... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There exist methods in the prior art for creating visual databases of geographic locations. However, such databases are of limited use due to the method of acquiring the imagery as well as the kind of imagery acquired. One particular method involves the taking of individual photo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention addresses and alleviates the above-mentioned deficiencies associated with the prior art. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a computer-implemented system and method for synthesizing images of a geographic location to generate composite imag... | 20050516 | 20070703 | 20050922 | 92958.0 | 1 | PATEL, KANJIBHAI B | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING, STORING, AND UTILIZING COMPOSITE IMAGES OF A GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,041 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for preparing soil for the placement of seed and additive | An apparatus for preparing soil for the placement therein of at least one of seed and fertilizer. A frame is provided with there being first structure on the frame for penetrating the soil to create an opening for at least one of seed and fertilizer as the frame is advanced in a travel direction. A second structure is ... | 1. An apparatus for preparing soil for the placement therein of at least one of seed and fertilizer, said apparatus comprising: a frame; first means on the frame for penetrating the soil to create an opening for at least one of seed and fertilizer as the frame is advanced in a travel direction; and second means on the ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/073,573 filed Jun. 8, 1993, for “Apparatus for Preparing Soil for the Placement of Seed and Additive.” FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to agricultural equipment and, more particularly, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are many planting techniques currently practiced by farmers. Under a conventional process, planting of a field is carried out in steps. First, the entire field is worked to break up the soil, break loose the residue from the preceding year's crops, and break down and work t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is specifically directed to overcoming the above-enumerated problems in a novel and simple manner. According to the invention, an apparatus is provided for preparing soil for the placement therein of at least one of seed and fertilizer. A frame is provided with... | 20050516 | 20070529 | 20051006 | 99684.0 | 2 | NOVOSAD, CHRISTOPHER J | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING SOIL FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SEED AND ADDITIVE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,104 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for grouping and managing stock requests | Systems, methods, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for releasing stock requests to a storage facility, such as a warehouse. Such systems, methods and computer-readable medium may generate a condition record reflecting a predetermined set of conditions to be met by the attributes of a stock request, receive th... | 1. A computer-implemented method of releasing stock requests to a warehouse, the method comprising: generating at least one condition record reflecting a predetermined set of conditions to be met by attributes of a stock request; receiving at least one stock request including one or more attributes about a stock item; ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION I. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for grouping and managing requests to move stock in a warehouse or other storage facilities. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and systems for grouping stock requests based on the attri... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for grouping and managing requests to move stock in a warehouse or other storage facilities. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and systems for grouping stock requests based ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Consistent with embodiments of the present invention, methods and systems are disclosed for releasing stock requests to a warehouse in groups or “waves,” including managing the activity of the waves before and after they are sent to the warehouse. In accordance with one embodiment, ... | 20050517 | 20110215 | 20061221 | 66102.0 | G06Q4000 | 0 | OBEID, FAHD A | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GROUPING AND MANAGING STOCK REQUESTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,130,131 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for remote account control | Systems and methods for remotely causing a request for authorization to charge a card, that is otherwise active, to be denied. In one embodiment, an access controller receives a call from a card holder and analyzes ANI and DNIS data received during call setup for the call to select a card account and an action (e.g., t... | 1. A method of remotely controlling transaction processing for an account, comprising: making available to an account holder at least one rule that can be toggled ON or OFF and which affects transaction processing for an account; receiving non-verbal information from the account holder sufficient to identify an account... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/572,347, filed May 18, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for countering fraudulent use of credit cards and the lik... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for countering fraudulent use of credit cards and the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for providing account holders real-time remote control over the availability... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention are designed, in at least one, focused, aspect, to reduce the likelihood of fraudulent or unauthorized use of a card or account by giving the account holder acute control over the account, through a novel use of telephony, to enable or disa... | 20050517 | 20070612 | 20051201 | 93068.0 | 1 | FRANKLIN, JAMARA ALZAIDA | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE ACCOUNT CONTROL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,233 | ACCEPTED | Digital flowmeter | A controller for a flowmeter includes an input module operable to receive a sensor signal from a sensor connected to a vibratable flowtube. The sensor signal is related to a fluid flow through the flowtube. The controller also includes a signal processing system operable to receive the sensor signal, determine sensor s... | 1. A controller for a flowmeter comprising: an input module operable to receive a sensor signal from a sensor connected to a vibratable flowtube, the sensor signal related to a fluid flow through the flowtube; a signal processing system operable to receive the sensor signal, determine sensor signal characteristics, and... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/637,620, filed Aug. 11, 2003, titled DIGITAL FLOWMETER, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/931,057, filed Aug. 17, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,754,594, titled DIGITAL FLOWMETER, which is a conti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Flowmeters provide information about materials being transferred through a conduit. For example, mass flowmeters provide a direct indication of the mass of material being transferred through a conduit. Similarly, density flowmeters, or densitometers, provide an indication of the density of materi... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention provides a digital flowmeter, such as a digital mass flowmeter, that uses a control and measurement system to control oscillation of the conduit and to generate mass flow and density measurements. Sensors connected to the conduit supply signals to the control and measurement system. Th... | 20050517 | 20061114 | 20050922 | 92560.0 | 1 | BARBEE, MANUEL L | DIGITAL FLOWMETER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,494 | ACCEPTED | Compliant interconnect assembly | An apparatus and method for making a compliant interconnect assembly adapted to electrically couple a first circuit member to a second circuit member. The first dielectric layer has a first major surface and a plurality of through openings. A plurality of electrical traces are positioned against the first major surface... | 1. A compliant interconnect assembly adapted to electrically couple a first circuit member to a second circuit member, the compliant interconnect assembly comprising: a first dielectric layer having a first major surface and a plurality of openings; a plurality of electrical traces positioned against the first major su... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/992,170 filed Nov. 18, 2004 entitled “Compliant Interconnect Assembly”, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/453,322 filed Jun. 3, 2003 entitled “Compliant Interconnect Assembly”, which is a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The current trend in connector design for those connectors utilized in the computer field is to provide both high density and high reliability connectors between various circuit devices. High reliability for such connections is essential due to potential system failure caused by ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for achieving a fine pitch interconnect between first and second circuit members. The connection with the first and second circuit members can be soldered or solderless. The circuit members can be printed circuit boar... | 20050517 | 20061017 | 20051020 | 94233.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, TRUC T | COMPLIANT INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,510 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for trapping animals | A repeating animal trap is described that humanely captures animals and allows for their safe release. In one embodiment, the animal trap includes a wire body that forms a cage. The cage includes one or more animal entrances. The one or more animal entrances are each configured such that an animal enters from outside t... | 1. An animal trap apparatus, comprising: an enclosure having at least one passageway configured to receive at least one animal to be trapped therein, the at least one passageway being configured to direct the at least one animal toward the center of the enclosure; a door disposed within the at least one passageway, the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention Embodiments of the invention generally relate to animal traps and cages configured to humanely capture animals. 2. Description of the Related Art Generally, animal traps are used to capture animals that are either wild and/or are a nuisance. For example, animal trap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention Embodiments of the invention generally relate to animal traps and cages configured to humanely capture animals. 2. Description of the Related Art Generally, animal traps are used to capture animals that are either wild and/or are a nuisance. For example,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An embodiment of the present invention is an animal trap apparatus. The animal trap includes an enclosure having at least one passageway configured to receive at least one animal to be trapped therein. The at least one at least one passageway being configured to direct the at least ... | 20050516 | 20110111 | 20061116 | 95688.0 | A01M2318 | 2 | ARK, DARREN W | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAPPING ANIMALS | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01M | 2,005 | |
11,130,524 | ACCEPTED | Hanger assembly for ceiling fan | A hanger assembly for depending a ceiling fan from a overhead includes a hanger bracket securable a support member integral with the overhead. A down rod suspended from the hanger bracket has a lower end adapted for engagement with the ceiling fan. A canopy has a central opening through which the down rod is received a... | 1. A hanger assembly for depending a fan from an overheard support member, which support member is integral with a ceiling, said hanger assembly comprising: a mounting bracket securable to said overhead support member and having a peripheral sidewall; a down rod suspended from said mounting bracket and having a lower e... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to ceiling fans. More particularly, the present invention relates to hanger assemblies for depending a ceiling fan from an overhead support device. In a further and more specific aspect, the instant invention concerns an aesthetically enhanced... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to ceiling fans. More particularly, the present invention relates to hanger assemblies for depending a ceiling fan from an overhead support device. In a further and more specific aspect, the instant invention concerns an aesthetica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above problems and others are at least partially solved and the above objects and others realized in a hanger assembly including a hanger bracket having a peripheral sidewall and securable to an overhead support member which is integral with a ceiling. A down rod having a lower ... | 20050517 | 20070828 | 20061123 | 88206.0 | F04D2900 | 1 | HANAN, DEVIN J | HANGER ASSEMBLY FOR CEILING FAN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F04D | 2,005 | |
11,130,625 | ACCEPTED | Plate with an indicator for discerning among pre-identified probe holes in the plate | Disclosed is a system and method for providing an effective means for making it easy to identify which holes in an interface plate are to be populated with probes and which are to be left empty. This identification of holes or apertures in a plate is used most commonly an electrical probe testing plates where a probe a... | 1. An interface plate have a plurality of holes and a first and second surface of a predetermined indicia, the plate comprising: first and second subsets of holes through the plate, the first subset and second subset being mutually exclusive, a second indicia applied to the second face, said second indicia being differ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a Non-Provisional (Utility) patent application of provisional application Ser. No. 60/572,315, filed May 18, 2004 STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable TECHNICAL FIELD This application relates to a system and method for providing a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Circuit board testers are used for testing a variety of circuit boards or similar devices to assure that the circuit boards operate as intended. In at least one type of circuit board tester, such as Agilent Model No. 3070, Series 3, a separate device, referred to as a fixture, is used to position... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The one aspect of the present invention is a plate with identification features, so that a subset of holes in the plate may be visually identified by distinguishing between holes with indicia and holes without. The invention is presented as a product and method of making. As a product, there is disc... | 20050516 | 20090922 | 20051124 | 94153.0 | 2 | VAZQUEZ, ARLEEN M | PLATE WITH AN INDICATOR FOR DISCERNING AMONG PRE-IDENTIFIED PROBE HOLES IN THE PLATE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,648 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus to aide in emergency egress | A method and apparatus are provided to aide in emergency egress of a structure. More particularly, egress indicators are co-located with hazard sensors. During detection of a hazard condition, locations of sensors detecting the hazard are identified and a pathway directing traffic away from the hazard is determined. Fi... | 1. A method for operating an emergency egress system, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a plurality of hazard indications; identifying locations of sensors detecting the hazard; determining a path away from the hazard based on locations of the sensors detecting the hazard; and controlling a plurality of egr... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to emergency egress systems and in particular, to a method and apparatus to aide in emergency egress. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Emergency egress systems typically comprise egress path indicators dispersed around a structure to aide in emergency evacuation... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Emergency egress systems typically comprise egress path indicators dispersed around a structure to aide in emergency evacuation of the structure. Typically the egress path indicators comprise lights that are activated when a hazard is detected. A problem exists with prior-art eme... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an emergency egress system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an egress indicator. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing operation of the emergency egress system of FIG. 1 . FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing operation of the egress indicator of FIG. 2 . d... | 20050517 | 20070403 | 20061123 | 99512.0 | G08B300 | 0 | WALK, SAMUEL J | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO AIDE IN EMERGENCY EGRESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,130,743 | ACCEPTED | Table including a blow-molded plastic table top and an attached frame | A pivotable folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached thereto. A first pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace including a distal end and a proximal end attached to the s... | 1. A table comprising: a table top constructed from blow-molded plastic and including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the blow-molding process; a lip integrally formed with the table top as part of a unitary, one-piece construction, the lip including a hollow interior portion that is formed during the b... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/427,193, entitled PORTABLE FOLDING UTILITY TABLE WITH FRAME CONNECTED TO INTEGRAL LIP, which was filed on Apr. 30, 2003; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/097,037, entitled PORTA... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. The Field of the Invention The present invention is related to a utility table, and more particularly, to a portable folding utility table having one or more center support assemblies and off-set support legs that selectively support the utility table above a surface. 2. Techn... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a novel portable folding utility table having a center support assembly. The utility table includes a table top supported by a pair of support pedestals. In one presently preferred embodiment, the table top includes a mounting surface and a... | 20050517 | 20060516 | 20050929 | 96010.0 | 1 | CHEN, JOSE V | TABLE INCLUDING A BLOW-MOLDED PLASTIC TABLE TOP AND AN ATTACHED FRAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,822 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for making status reporting devices for container handlers | A mechanism and method for making status reporting devices for container handlers, including: providing a micro-controller module, and installing a program system into memory accessed by a computer directing the micro-controller module. The micro-controller module communicatively couples with means for wirelessly commu... | 1. An apparatus for making a status reporting device for a container handler, comprising: means for providing a micro-controller module communicatively coupled with a means for wirelessly communicating and communicatively coupled with a means for sensing a state of said container handler; and means for installing a pro... | CROSS REFERENCES TO PRIORITY DOCUMENTS This application claims the benefit of the priority date of provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/571,009 filed May 14, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to status reporting devices for container handlers and methods of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to status reporting devices for container handlers and methods of making these devices. A container handler will refer herein to a device, usually operated by a human operator, which moves a container of at least twenty feet... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention includes a mechanism and a method for making status reporting devices for container handlers. The devices are manufactured in a modular, highly efficient manner, which is able to use a relatively small number of different parts to serve the needs of a wide variet... | 20050516 | 20091006 | 20051117 | 97459.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, HUNG T | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING STATUS REPORTING DEVICES FOR CONTAINER HANDLERS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,130,943 | ACCEPTED | Electric adapter organizer | An organizer for organizing and storing one or more of adapters provided with rechargeable devices includes an AC power supply to provide access to electricity for the adapters to permit one or more of the adapters to operate simultaneously; a mechanism for storing excess adapter wiring; and a mechanism adapted to perm... | 1. An organizer unit adapted to organize: (a) one or more adapters for supplying power to one or more respective rechargeable devices; and (b) wires respectively associated with the one or more adapters, the organizer unit comprising: a main housing having a base; one or more AC outlets located within the housing, resp... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the organization and storage of electrical adapters associated with electronic devices that operate on rechargeable batteries, such devices generally being referred to as “rechargeable devices.” The adapters function to transform high voltage AC electric... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A wide and growing variety of electrical devices are designed to operate using rechargeable batteries, and operate and recharge their batteries by means of a connection to an adapter that converts high-voltage AC electricity available, for example, from a wall outlet in the home,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a unit capable of storing one or more recharging adapters, such adapters in general being referred to hereinafter as “adapters,” incorporating high-voltage electrical outlets. The unit includes one or more spools to organize and contain excess adapte... | 20050517 | 20070313 | 20061123 | 60114.0 | H01R1372 | 0 | VU, HIEN D | ELECTRIC ADAPTER ORGANIZER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,131,029 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for routing a call to a dual mode wireless device | Disclosed is a system and method for routing a call to a dual mode wireless device. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a network node receives a call. The network node determines that the call is associated with a dual mode wireless device. Once this determination is made, the network node then selects ... | 1. A method for routing a call to a dual mode wireless device, the method comprising the steps of: receiving said call at a network node; selecting one of a plurality of networks for use in connecting said call to said dual mode wireless device; routing said call to said dual mode wireless device via said selected netw... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to routing a call to a dual mode wireless device, and more particularly to selecting a network for a call to the dual mode wireless device. Wireless communications has been one of the most active areas of technology development. Wireless communications... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to routing a call to a dual mode wireless device, and more particularly to selecting a network for a call to the dual mode wireless device. Wireless communications has been one of the most active areas of technology development. Wireless co... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>While the prior approaches provide some control over the network selected by a dual mode wireless device, they fail to address the problem of maintaining the best network (e.g., cheapest network, network providing the strongest signal, network with the largest capacity) for th... | 20050517 | 20100622 | 20061130 | 71145.0 | H04J322 | 0 | PHUNG, LUAT | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING A CALL TO A DUAL MODE WIRELESS DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,131,209 | ACCEPTED | Shock suppressor | A shock suppressor has an upper base, a lower base and a connecting device. The upper base has a bottom and a top channel defined in the bottom along a first direction. The lower base corresponds to the upper base and has a top and a bottom channel defined in the top along a second direction corresponding to the first ... | 1. A shock suppressor comprising: an upper base having a bottom and a top channel defined in the bottom along a first direction; a lower base corresponding to the upper base and having a top and a bottom channel defined in the top along a second direction corresponding to the first direction of the top channel at an an... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shock suppressor for a structure or sensitive equipment, and more particularly to a shock suppressor that can dissipate seismic shock energy efficiently. 2. Description of Related Art In recent years, the trend for constructing tal... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shock suppressor for a structure or sensitive equipment, and more particularly to a shock suppressor that can dissipate seismic shock energy efficiently. 2. Description of Related Art In recent years, the trend for cons... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The main objective of the invention is to provide a shock suppressor that can reduce or isolate the transmission of a shock efficiently. The shock suppressor has an upper base, a lower base and a connecting device. The upper base has a bottom and a top channel defined in the bottom ... | 20050518 | 20100518 | 20061207 | 64885.0 | E04H902 | 0 | QUAST, ELIZABETH A | SHOCK SUPPRESSOR | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04H | 2,005 | |
11,131,244 | ACCEPTED | Spread spectrum clock generation circuit and a method of controlling thereof | A spread spectrum clock generation circuit and a controlling method thereof are disclosed, which provide clocks having less jitter and ideal spread spectrum and enable a reduction in circuit scale and in power consumption. To this end, a current control type modulator 19a is equipped with a current source Ia (current 4... | 1. A spread spectrum clock generation circuit comprising: a voltage control oscillator circuit; a voltage adder for adding a voltage for controlling the frequency of an output signal from the voltage control oscillator circuit so as to have a specified value to a voltage for modulating the frequency of the output signa... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from each of the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-030917 filed on Feb. 7, 2005, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a spread spectrum clock generation circuit which generates clock signals having a minutely varying cycle to reduce electromagnetic interference emission and a method of controlling the spread spectrum clock generation cir... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the known art shown in FIG. 10 , it is necessary to change the capacitor to be connected to the modulation signal VF when combined modulation is carried out, and if there is a difference between the modulation signal VF and the voltage of the selected capacitor at the time of swi... | 20050518 | 20130806 | 20060810 | 80532.0 | H04B169 | 0 | NEFF, MICHAEL R | Spread spectrum clock generation circuit and a method of controlling thereof | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,131,408 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor package substrate with embedded chip and fabrication method thereof | A semiconductor package substrate with embedded chip and a fabrication method thereof are provided. A first insulating layer is applied on a metallic board, and formed with at least one opening for exposing a portion of the metallic board. At least one semiconductor chip is mounted on the exposed portion of the metalli... | 1. A fabrication method of a semiconductor package substrate with embedded chip, comprising the steps of: applying a first insulating layer on a surface of a metallic board, wherein the first insulating layer is formed with at least one opening for exposing a portion of the metallic board; providing at least one semico... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to semiconductor package substrates with embedded chips and fabrication methods thereof, and more particularly, to a semiconductor package substrate integrated with a heat sink, a semiconductor chip and a circuit structure, and a fabrication method of the semiconduct... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Flip-chip semiconductor packaging technology has been introduced in early 1960s by the IBM company, which is characterized in using solder bumps for electrically connecting a semiconductor chip to a substrate instead of using general gold wires as compared with wire-bonding techn... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In light of the above drawbacks in the prior art, an objective of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor package substrate with embedded chip and a fabrication method thereof, which can integrate fabrication processes of a chip support plate and semiconductor packaging ... | 20050518 | 20081111 | 20060601 | 60221.0 | H01L2144 | 0 | THAI, LUAN C | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE SUBSTRATE WITH EMBEDDED CHIP AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,131,480 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for simulating and modeling a batch manufacturing facility | A system and method for the simulation and modeling of biopharmaceutical batch process manufacturing facilities using process time lines is described herein. The system employs an eleven-field delimited string code which specifies the unit identifier code and the iteration value for each of the ten levels of nested sch... | 1. A method for simulating and scheduling a batch process manufacturing facility, comprising the steps of: selecting a sequence of unit operations, wherein each of the sequence of unit operations has an identifier code; selecting a set of scheduling cycles for each of the sequence of unit operations; referencing a mast... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/572,305, filed on May 17, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/573,033, filed on May 19, 2004. This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/822,229, filed Apr. 9, 2004, which claims the be... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Biopharmaceutical plants produce biopharmaceutical products through biological methods. Typical biopharmaceutical synthesis methods are mammalian cell culture, microbial fermentation and insect cell culture. Occasionally, biopharmaceutical products are produced from natural anima... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention satisfies the above-stated needs by providing a method and system for simulating and modeling of batch process manufacturing facilities using sub (partial) cycles, nested cluster cycles and lot cycles to generate process time lines. The method includes the step... | 20050517 | 20060912 | 20060511 | 73259.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | LEE, DOUGLAS S | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING AND MODELING A BATCH MANUFACTURING FACILITY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,131,552 | ACCEPTED | Methods of forming pluralities of capacitors | The invention includes methods of forming pluralities of capacitors. In one implementation, a method of forming a plurality of capacitors includes anodically etching individual capacitor electrode channels within a material over individual capacitor storage node locations on a substrate. The channels are at least parti... | 1. A method of forming a plurality of capacitors, comprising: anodically etching individual capacitor electrode channels within a material over individual capacitor storage node locations on a substrate: at least partially filling the channels with electrically conductive capacitor electrode material in electrical conn... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to methods of forming pluralities of capacitors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Capacitors are one type of component which is commonly used in the fabrication of integrated circuits, for example in DRAM circuitry. A typical capacitor is comprised of two conductive electrodes separate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Capacitors are one type of component which is commonly used in the fabrication of integrated circuits, for example in DRAM circuitry. A typical capacitor is comprised of two conductive electrodes separated by a non-conducting dielectric region. As integrated circuitry density has... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention includes methods of forming pluralities of capacitors. In one implementation, a method of forming a plurality of capacitors includes anodically etching individual capacitor electrode channels within a material over individual capacitor storage node locations on a substrate. The channel... | 20050518 | 20090414 | 20061123 | 61099.0 | H01L218244 | 0 | LEBENTRITT, MICHAEL | METHODS OF FORMING PLURALITIES OF CAPACITORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,131,577 | ACCEPTED | Treatment of cellulite with mid-infrared radiation | A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively loosen the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite while... | 1. A method to treat cellulite comprising the step of selectively targeting and treating sub-surface collagen fibers in the connective structure of the skin while simultaneously avoiding heating the fatty tissue of the cellulite. 2. A method for treating cellulite comprising the steps of selectively targeting and treat... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a treatment of cellulite with mid-infrared radiation, and more specifically to a method and system of selectively delivering energy to and thermally altering structures of the skin that cause the dimpled appearance of cellulite. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cellulite is a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Cellulite is a condition of the skin characterized by the presence of hard lumps of fatty material surrounded by fibrous connective tissue that gives the skin an orange peel appearance. It is caused by degeneration of subcutaneous blood vessels and results in a thinning of the de... | <SOH> ADVANTAGES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relies on a combination of selective absorption by collagen in fibrous strands or connective tissue and surface cooling to prevent epidermal damage. Strands that are pulling tightly on crevasses in the skin are heated to the point of denaturizati... | 20050518 | 20070515 | 20061123 | 65935.0 | A61N506 | 1 | JOHNSON III, HENRY M | TREATMENT OF CELLULITE WITH MID-INFRARED RADIATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,005 | |
11,131,627 | ACCEPTED | Container | A container for housing granulated products is disclosed. The container has a box portion having a recessed base, a front wall, a back wall, and opposing side walls, a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on the box portion, and a circumferential channel in the box base. The channel is adapted to receive a scoop buc... | 1. A container comprising: a. a box portion having a recessed base, a front wall, a back wall, and side walls; b. a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on said box portion; c. a circumferential channel circumnavigating the perimeter of said recessed base, defined by said box portion walls and said recessed base; an... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENTS AND PATENT APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation application and claims the priority benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/303,449, filed Nov. 25, 2002, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of container constructions in general, and more particularly to a combination container and scoop. 2. Description of the Related Art As can be seen by reference to U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,514,379, 1,768,771 2,738,900, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved container. This and other objects may be achieved by a container comprising a box portion having a recessed base, a front wall, a back wall, and opposing side walls, a closure adapted to be releasably sealed on the box ... | 20050518 | 20060509 | 20060105 | 95050.0 | B65D140 | 2 | GEHMAN, BRYON P | CONTAINER AND SCOOP ARRANGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,131,727 | ACCEPTED | Substrate structure for an image sensor package and method for manufacturing the same | A substrate structure for an image sensor package, the substrate structure includes a bottom base and a frame layer. The bottom base has an upper surface formed with a plurality of first electrodes, and a lower surface formed with a plurality of second electrodes, an insulation layer is coated between each of the first... | 1. A substrate structure for an image sensor package, the substrate structure comprising a bottom base having an upper surface formed with a plurality of first electrodes, and a lower surface formed with a plurality of second electrodes, an insulation layer is coated between each of the first electrode, so as to the up... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a substrate structure for an image sensor package and method for manufacturing the same, and particular to a substrate structure for forming a frame layer on the substrate of the image sensor, the reliability of the image sensor may be promo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a substrate structure for an image sensor package and method for manufacturing the same, and particular to a substrate structure for forming a frame layer on the substrate of the image sensor, the reliability of the image sensor ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An objective of the invention is to provide a substrate structure for manufacturing an image sensor package and method for manufacturing the same capable of increasing the reliability of the image sensor package. To achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention provides includes... | 20050518 | 20121120 | 20061207 | 64874.0 | H01L2100 | 15 | TRAN, THANH Y | SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE FOR AN IMAGE SENSOR PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,131,747 | ACCEPTED | Printing-fluid container | A printing-fluid container includes a reservoir having an outer-face. A keying pocket is recessed from the outer-face of the reservoir and configured to mate with a complementary key post of a printing-fluid container bay. | 1. A printing-fluid container, comprising: a reservoir defining a bounded volume configured to contain printing fluid, the reservoir including a front face having an outer perimeter; and a keying pocket recessed from the front face and extending into the bounded volume of the reservoir, the keying pocket being configur... | BACKGROUND Inkjet printing systems often utilize one or more replaceable ink containers that hold a finite volume of ink. An ink container can be replaced if the ink container is unable to deliver ink. For example, an ink container can be replaced if all of the ink in the ink container is used and the ink container is ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Inkjet printing systems often utilize one or more replaceable ink containers that hold a finite volume of ink. An ink container can be replaced if the ink container is unable to deliver ink. For example, an ink container can be replaced if all of the ink in the ink container is used and the ink c... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a fluid ejection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a somewhat schematic view of an embodiment of a printing-fluid delivery system as used in the fluid ejection system of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of... | 20050517 | 20060815 | 20050929 | 72244.0 | 1 | VO, ANH T N | PRINTING-FLUID CONTAINER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,131,903 | ACCEPTED | Sonography guided embryo transfer for in vitro fertilization | The present provides novel systems and methods to facilitate embryo transfer, to maximize implantation rates and to improve pregnancy rates resulting from In Vitro fertilization. | 1. A method of increasing pregnancy rates during in vitro fertilization, comprising determining the MIP point and guiding an implant catheter to said MIP point. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said MIP point is the intersection of two lines extending from the fallopian tubes in the uterine cavity. 3. The method of cl... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/572,267, filed May 17, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The current invention generally relates to systems and methods for in vitro fertilization, and more specifically, to the use of ultrasound to implant an embryo at an optimal location in the ute... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The success rates in patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has improved tremendously over the past few years. Better ovulation induction protocols as well as great improvements in the IVF laboratory have greatly contributed to the increased pregnancy rate. One area tha... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An aspect of the invention is determining the optimal location at which to implant an embryo. In the discussion below, this is referred to as the Maximum Implant Potential point, or MIP point. Another aspect of the invention is the use of three and four dimensional ultrasound to vie... | 20050517 | 20080129 | 20051124 | 75517.0 | 1 | MATTHEWS, CHRISTINE HOPKINS | SONOGRAPHY GUIDED EMBRYO TRANSFER FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,132,024 | ACCEPTED | Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment based on diclofenac | New pharmaceutical compositions for oral use containing diclofenac together with alkali metal bicarbonates in amounts of from 20 to 80 by weight with respect to diclofenac are described. These compositions are entirely palatable and free from any unpleasant taste or other, side effects; in particular, these formulation... | 1) A method of treatment comprising administering an immediate release pharmaceutical formulation for oral use containing diclofenac in acid and/or salt form together with alkali metal bicarbonates or mixtures thereof and customary excipients and adjuvants, wherein said alkali metal bicarbonates are present in an amoun... | RELATION TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/524,747, filed Mar. 14, 2000 (pending), which is a continuation in part of U.S. Ser. No. 09/192,493, filed Nov. 17, 1998 (abandoned). The contents of the foregoing applications are incorporated herein by reference as if fully s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Diclofenac is a non-steroidal drug which was invented at the end of the sixties by A. Sallmann and R. Pfister (NL-6,604,752 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,558,690 both to Ciba-Geigy) and whose structural formula is indicated below. Diclofenac is widely dispensed and used owing to its well-known... | 20050518 | 20090127 | 20050929 | 64955.0 | 3 | CRANE, LAWRENCE E | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT BASED ON DICLOFENAC | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | ||||
11,132,035 | ACCEPTED | Twilight device | A device being in the form of a predetermined animal having a light emitting feature. The animal has at least a head and body. A plurality of light emitting members of varying colors being placed within the body, and a plurality of apertures being formed through the top surface of the body. Each aperture being in the s... | 1. A device having the general appearance of a predetermined animal, said device comprising: a head; a body connected to said head, said body having a top surface; a plurality of light emitting members disposed within said body; a reflector base having a reflective top surface disposed within said body surrounding said... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application No. 60/656618, filed Feb. 25, 2005. The entire contents of this provisional patent application are incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to toy devices, and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to toy devices, and more particularly, this invention relates to a toy having a light emitting feature. 2. Description of the Prior Art There are toys shaped in the form of miscellaneous animals. Some of these toys are simply stuff... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a toy device having a light emitting feature. The device is a toy being shaped in the form of a predetermined animal. The animal has at least a head and body. Within the body is housed a plurality of light emitting members of varying colors. The body has a p... | 20050519 | 20150825 | 20060831 | 62337.0 | A63H3322 | 1 | HYLINSKI, ALYSSA MARIE | Twilight device | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63H | 2,005 | |
11,132,061 | ACCEPTED | Light emitting element | The present invention relates to a thin film light emitting element which has low drive voltage. In particular, the present invention relates to a thin film light emitting element which has low drive voltage and in which color purity and luminous efficiency are not deteriorated. A structure of a light emitting element ... | 1. A light emitting element comprising, between electrodes, at least: an electron transporting layer, a light emitting layer containing a luminescent substance, a first region, and a second region, wherein the electron transporting layer includes the second region between the light emitting layer and the first region, ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a light emitting element; more particularly, a structure of a light emitting element which can be driven at comparatively lower drive voltage. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A display has been actively developed, in which a self-light emitting type thin film light emitting ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A display has been actively developed, in which a self-light emitting type thin film light emitting element that emits light by itself by applying current thereto is used. In the thin film light emitting element, an electrode is connected to a single layer- or multilayer-thin fil... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one structure of a thin film light emitting element to solve the problems as described above, an electron transporting layer, a light emitting layer containing a luminescent substance, a first region and a second region are at least provided between electrodes, wherein the electr... | 20050518 | 20091124 | 20060119 | 57597.0 | H01L2908 | 0 | NGUYEN, JOSEPH H | LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,132,355 | ACCEPTED | High voltage silicon carbide MOS-bipolar devices having bi-directional blocking capabilities and methods of fabricating the same | Silicon carbide high voltage semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating such devices are provided. The devices include a voltage blocking substrate. Insulated gate bipolar transistors are provided that have a voltage blocking substrate. Planar and beveled edge termination may be provided. | 1. A high voltage silicon carbide (SiC) device, comprising: a SiC, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) comprising a voltage blocking substrate as a drift region of the IGBT; a planar edge termination structure at a first face of the voltage blocking substrate and surrounding an active region of the IGBT; and a bev... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to power semiconductor devices and related methods of fabricating power semiconductor devices and, more particularly, to high voltage silicon carbide devices and related methods of fabricating high voltage silicon carbide devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Power devices a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Power devices are widely used to carry large currents and support high voltages. Modern power devices are generally fabricated from monocrystalline silicon semiconductor material. One type of power device is the thyristor. A thyristor is a bistable power semiconductor device that... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some embodiments of the present invention provide high voltage silicon carbide (SiC) devices and methods of fabricating high voltage SiC devices that include a SiC insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) comprising a voltage blocking substrate as a drift region of the IGBT, a plana... | 20050518 | 20080819 | 20061123 | 93937.0 | H01L2915 | 0 | HU, SHOUXIANG | HIGH VOLTAGE SILICON CARBIDE MOS-BIPOLAR DEVICES HAVING BI-DIRECTIONAL BLOCKING CAPABILITIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,132,527 | ACCEPTED | Boat propeller | A boat propeller comprising a central hub member and an inner hub assembly that defines a longitudinally extending bore having an inner surface. The exterior surface of the central hub member is sized and shaped for disposition therein the bore of the inner hub assembly in a complementary fashion. In one aspect, the pr... | 1. A boat propeller having a longitudinal axis, comprising: an inner hub assembly defining a longitudinally extending bore having an inner surface, wherein the bore extends substantially rearward concentrically about the longitudinal axis, and wherein the inner surface of the bore comprises at least one longitudinally ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a propeller for a boat, more specifically to a propeller for a higher horsepower motor. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The bushing system design for marine propellers has remained relatively unchanged since the early 1940's. Typically, a bushing is used to make a con... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The bushing system design for marine propellers has remained relatively unchanged since the early 1940's. Typically, a bushing is used to make a connection between the propeller body and the drive hub on the propeller shaft. The conventional bushing generally is formed from a har... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention relates to a boat propeller having a longitudinal axis. The propeller comprises an inner hub assembly defining a longitudinally extending bore. The bore extends substantially rearward, concentrically about the longitudinal axis. The propeller also comprises a central hub member... | 20050519 | 20070529 | 20061123 | 95937.0 | F04D2926 | 1 | NGUYEN, NINH H | BOAT PROPELLER | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | F04D | 2,005 | |
11,132,635 | ACCEPTED | Memory device with rapid word line switch | In one embodiment, a memory device includes an array of storage cells, multiple words lines, where each word line corresponds to a row in the array of storage cells, and multiple bit lines, where each bit line corresponds to a column in the array of storage cells. The device further includes a row decoder attached to t... | 1. A memory device comprising: an array of storage cells; multiple words lines, wherein each word line corresponds to a row in the array of storage cells; a row decoder attached to said multiple word lines, wherein said row decoder is operable to assert and to de-assert individual ones of said multiple word lines, and ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to memory devices comprising an array of cells arranged into bit lines and word lines, and in particular to a memory device that supports fast switching between word lines. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a typical memory device 10... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a typical memory device 10 . The memory device 10 comprises an array of cells 5 AA, 5 BB, 5 BA, etc. Each cell is used to store one bit of data. Each row of cells in the array is linked by a word line 8 A, 8 B, etc, while each column of cel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention provides a memory device comprising an array of storage cells and multiple words lines, wherein each word line corresponds to a row in the array of storage cells. The memory device further comprises a row decoder attached to the multiple ... | 20050519 | 20070424 | 20061123 | 99911.0 | G11C800 | 0 | LUU, PHO M | MEMORY DEVICE WITH RAPID WORD LINE SWITCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,132,649 | ACCEPTED | Balancing load requests and failovers using a UDDI proxy | A method for connecting to a web service includes selecting a web service, selecting a server among one or more servers capable of running the selected web service, determining a real address for the selected web service running on the selected server and connecting to the selected web service running on the selected s... | 1. A method for connecting to a web service, the method comprising: selecting a web service; selecting a server among one or more servers capable of running the selected web service; determining a real address for the selected web service running on the selected server; and connecting to the selected web service runnin... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present disclosure is based on and claims the benefit of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/573,450 filed May 21, 2004, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to balancing load requests and fai... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to balancing load requests and failovers, more specifically, to balancing load requests and failovers using a UDDI proxy. 2. Description of the Related Art Web services are quickly transforming the way modern businesses interact and share informat... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method for connecting to a web service, the method including selecting a web service, selecting a server among one or more servers capable of running the selected web service, determining a real address for the selected web service running on the selected server, and connecting to the selected web... | 20050519 | 20131001 | 20051222 | 70439.0 | 2 | TRUONG, CAM Y T | BALANCING LOAD REQUESTS AND FAILOVERS USING A UDDI PROXY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,132,841 | ACCEPTED | Formation of a masking layer on a dielectric region to facilitate formation of a capping layer on electrically conductive regions separated by the dielectric region | A masking layer is formed on a dielectric region of an electronic device so that, during subsequent formation of a capping layer on electrically conductive regions of the electronic device that are separated by the dielectric region, the masking layer inhibits formation of capping layer material on or in the dielectric... | 1. A method for producing a capping layer on electrically conductive regions of an electronic device that are separated by a dielectric region of the electronic device, the method comprising the steps of: forming a masking layer on the dielectric region but, not on the electrically conductive regions; and after formati... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to the commonly owned, co-pending U.S. patent application entitled “Formation of a Masking Layer on a Dielectric Region to Facilitate Formation of a Capping Layer on Electrically Conductive Regions Separated by the Dielectric Region,” by David E. Lazovs... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to forming a capping layer on electrically conductive regions of an electronic device to inhibit electromigration in the electrically conductive regions (and, in some cases, enhance inhibition of diffusion of material from the elec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention, a masking layer is formed on a dielectric region of an electronic device so that during subsequent formation of a capping layer on electrically conductive regions of the electronic device that are separated by the dielectric region, the masking layer inhi... | 20050518 | 20100706 | 20061123 | 63378.0 | H01L2144 | 0 | ISAAC, STANETTA D | FORMATION OF A MASKING LAYER ON A DIELECTRIC REGION TO FACILITATE FORMATION OF A CAPPING LAYER ON ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE REGIONS SEPARATED BY THE DIELECTRIC REGION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,132,862 | ACCEPTED | Encoder system, a decoder system, a coding/decoding apparatus, an encoding method and a decoding method | An encoder system for encoding a signal according to any number of FEC and/or channel codes comprises a shift register, an array of MOD/XOR stages, and a generator matrix stage for controlling the connections between the shift register and the MOD/XOR stages and altering these connections according to a coding format s... | 1. An encoder system for encoding a signal according to any of a number of FEC and/or channel codes, the system comprising: a shift register; an array of MOD/XOR stages coupled to the shift register; a generator matrix stage coupled to at least one of the shift register and the array of MOD/XOR stages to control one or... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an encoder system, a decoder system and a coding/decoding apparatus for a number of FEC and/or channel codes for wireless communications systems, and also to methods for encoding and/or decoding a signal according to any of a number of FEC and/or channel codes. BA... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In wireless communications systems, obtaining reliable high-speed communications poses a number of problems for the wireless channel. The signal transmitted over the wireless channel is subject to multi-path distortion which may significantly affect the amplitude and phase of the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an encoder system for encoding a signal according to any of a number of FEC and/or channel codes, the system comprising: a shift register; an array of modulation/ExclusiveOR (MOD/XOR) stages coupled to the shift registe... | 20050519 | 20080520 | 20051215 | 61543.0 | 4 | CHASE, SHELLY A | ENCODER SYSTEM, A DECODER SYSTEM, A CODING/DECODING APPARATUS, AN ENCODING METHOD AND A DECODING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,133,267 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same | A highly reliable semiconductor device having a ferroelectric capacitor structure by sufficiently preventing the H2 attack without damaging the function of an interlayer insulating film covering interconnections and the like to obtain a high capacitor performance. The position of a semiconductor substrate mounted on an... | 1. A semiconductor device comprising: a substrate; a capacitor structure formed above the substrate, having a dielectric film comprising a ferroelectric material and being sandwiched between a bottom electrode and a top electrode; an interconnection layer formed above the capacitor structure, having a plurality of inte... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-351906, filed on Dec. 3, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The presen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device having a ferroelectric capacitor structure in which a dielectric film comprising a ferroelectric material is sandwiched between a bottom electrode and a top electrode, and to a method of fabricating... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention addresses the above problem in a semiconductor device having a ferroelectric capacitor structure, and an object of the present invention is to provide a highly reliable semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same in such a way that the H 2 attack ... | 20050520 | 20080429 | 20060608 | 72972.0 | H01L2120 | 0 | THOMAS, TONIAE M | A METHOD OF FABRICATING AN INTERCONNECTION LAYER ABOVE A FERROELECTRIC CAPACITOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,133,463 | ACCEPTED | Combination therapy | The present invention relates to a combination therapy for treating an HIV infection or inhibiting integrase comprising (S)-6-(3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpropyl)-7-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (“Compound A”) or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate or salt thereof in com... | 1. A method for treating an HIV infectious disease comprising administering the combination of (a) and (b) to a mammal, wherein (a) is an effective amount of (S)-6-(3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpropyl)-7-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application 60/572,969 filed May 21, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a combination therapy for treating an HIV infection ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), a retrovirus, is a causative virus of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV targets CD4 positive cell groups such as helper T cell, macrophage and dendritic cell and destroys these immunocompetent cells to cause immunodeficiency. Accordingly, a pha... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The inventors have discovered that the combination of (S)-6-(3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpropyl)-7-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (“Compound A”) or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate or salt thereof with with at least one other anti-H... | 20050520 | 20140121 | 20051229 | 62726.0 | 1 | WANG, SHENGJUN | COMBINATION THERAPY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,133,501 | ACCEPTED | Molded plastic container combination including a snap-on snap ring | A cylindrical molded plastic container is adapted to receive a snap-on snap-ring which acts as a transition structure between the container sidewall and a suitably configured closure. The snap-ring does not require sonic or friction welding and thus reduces manufacturing costs in the production of the container. The co... | 1. A molded plastic, snap-on snap-ring for use in securing lids to containers comprising: a generally annular plastic structure comprising an outer portion defining an inverted u-shaped channel having an outer wall and an inner wall spaced from the outer wall to receive the top portion of the container side wall there ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to molded plastic containers of the type using a “snap-ring” as a transition structure between the container and a closure or lid. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The use of a snap-ring to provide a transition structure between the top of a cylindrical container and a sealing c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of a snap-ring to provide a transition structure between the top of a cylindrical container and a sealing closure for said container is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,618 issued Jul. 8, 2003 to Christopher Davis and assigned to Letica Corporation of Rochester, Mich. The... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a plastic container including a snap-ring capable of being joined to a molded plastic container by way of a simple snap-on manipulation and which is thereafter capable of sealingly receiving a closure for the container. Su... | 20050520 | 20130101 | 20061123 | 75216.0 | B65D5118 | 0 | HYLTON, ROBIN ANNETTE | MOLDED PLASTIC CONTAINER COMBINATION INCLUDING A SNAP-ON SNAP RING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,133,584 | ACCEPTED | Light emitting panel assemblies | Light emitting assemblies include a multilayer light emitting panel member that receives light from at least one light source. The panel member may have at least one solid light conducting or transmitting layer and at least one hollow light conducting or transmitting layer. | 1. A light emitting assembly comprising at least one light source, and a multilayer light emitting panel member that receives light from the light source, the panel member having at least one solid light conducting or transmitting layer and at least one hollow light conducting or transmitting layer. 2. The assembly of ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/784,527, filed Feb. 23, 2004, which is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/256,275, filed Feb. 23, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,481, dated Mar. 30, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part of U.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally, as indicated, to light emitting panel assemblies each including a transparent panel member for efficiently conducting light, and controlling the light conducted by the panel member to be emitted from one or more light output areas along the lengt... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the light emitting panel assemblies include a light emitting panel member having a light transition area in which at least one light source is suitably mounted for transmission of light to the light input surface of the panel member. I... | 20050520 | 20070123 | 20050922 | 97861.0 | 4 | TON, ANABEL | LIGHT EMITTING PANEL ASSEMBLIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,133,759 | ACCEPTED | System and method for scheduling broadcast of and access to video programs and other data using customer profiles | A system and method for scheduling the receipt of desired movies and other forms of data from a network which simultaneously distributes many sources of such data to many customers, as in a cable television system. Customer profiles are developed for the recipient describing how important certain characteristics of the... | 1. A method of presenting data from a plurality of data objects, comprising the steps of: creating at least one customer profile for a customer, said customer profile indicating the customer's preferences for data having predetermined characteristics; creating content profiles for each of said data objects, said conten... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling broadcast of and/or customer access to data such as video programs in accordance with objective profile data indicative of the customer's preferences for that data. More particularly, a preferred e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling broadcast of and/or customer access to data such as video programs in accordance with objective profile data indicative of the customer's preferences for that data. More particularly, a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a system and method for making available the video programming and other data most desired by the customer by developing an “agreement matrix” characterizing the attractiveness of each available source of video programming or data to each customer. F... | 20050520 | 20101214 | 20060706 | 93069.0 | H04N5445 | 6 | NGUYEN BA, HOANG VU A | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO VIDEO PROGRAMS AND OTHER DATA USING CUSTOMER PROFILES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,133,766 | ACCEPTED | System and method for scheduling broadcast of an access to video programs and other data using customer profiles | A system and method for scheduling the receipt of desired movies and other forms of data from a network which simultaneously distributes many sources of such data to many customers, as in a cable television system. Customer profiles are developed for the recipient describing how important certain characteristics of the... | 1-115. (canceled) 116. A method for assisting customers with the selection of content from a content collection comprising the steps of: predetermining descriptive characteristics of the content in said collection; creating content profiles indicating the presence or absence of said predetermined characteristics; creat... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling broadcast of and/or customer access to data such as video programs in accordance with objective profile data indicative of the customer's preferences for that data. More particularly, a preferred e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling broadcast of and/or customer access to data such as video programs in accordance with objective profile data indicative of the customer's preferences for that data. More particularly, a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a system and method for making available the video programming and other data most desired by the customer by developing an “agreement matrix” characterizing the attractiveness of each available source of video programming or data to each customer. F... | 20050520 | 20111108 | 20060720 | 67678.0 | H04N5445 | 6 | RABOVIANSKI, JIVKA A | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO DATA USING CUSTOMER PROFILES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,133,770 | ACCEPTED | Data entry for personal computing devices | In one aspect of the present invention the user can rapidly enter and search for text using a data entry system through a combination of entering one or more characters on a digitally displayed keyboard with a pointing device and using a search list to obtain a list of completion candidates. The user can activate the s... | 1-69. (canceled) 70. A method of supporting text entry on a personal computing device with a digital keyboard and a search list that are displayed in a user interface, the method comprising: (a) displaying the digital keyboard in the user interface when a user is entering text a keystroke at a time; (b) monitoring for ... | This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/CA00/00285 filed Mar. 15, 2000, which is designated, for the purposes of the United States of America, a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/272,700 filed Mar. 18, 1999. This application claims the benefit of the aforementio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The wide-spread adoption of miniaturized personal computing devices, such as hand-held devices and personal digital assistants (PDAs), has led to an increasing use of devices to send and receive text and data. One example of this trend is pen-based computing, wherein users enter ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above and related desires are addressed in the present invention by providing a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer-readable instructions for computer-assisted text generation and entry using a pointing device with a personal computing device. In one aspect of the ... | 20050519 | 20100511 | 20050922 | 61553.0 | 5 | BLACKWELL, JAMES H | DATA ENTRY FOR PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,134,012 | ACCEPTED | Valve for introducer needle | A valve is provided for mounting on the hub of an introducer needle to provide a flashback chamber, to prevent outflow of blood from the introducer needle and to allow a guide wire to be inserted into the introducer needle in a bloodless seal-tight manner. The valve employs a seal ring having a slit through which the g... | 1. In combination an introducer needle having a hub and a hollow needle secured to and extending from one end of said hub; and a valve mounted in an opposite end of said hub from said hollow needle, said valve having a housing with a passage extending therethrough in communication with said hollow needle and a seal dis... | This invention relates to an introducer needle. More particularly, this invention relates to a valve for mounting in one end of an introducer needle. As is known, various types of devices have been used for infusing liquids into the veins or arteries of a patient and/or for placing devices within the vein or artery of ... | 20050520 | 20150602 | 20061123 | 76312.0 | A61M5178 | 0 | GRAY, PHILLIP A | VALVE FOR INTRODUCER NEEDLE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,005 | |||
11,134,069 | ACCEPTED | Expandable intervertebral implant with wedged expansion member | An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and ... | 1-157. (canceled) 158. An intervertebral implant for a human spine, comprising: an upper body comprising an inferior surface and a superior surface, wherein the superior surface of the upper body is configured to engage a first vertebra of the human spine; a lower body comprising a superior surface and an inferior surf... | PRIORITY This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/050,632 entitled “Functional Spinal Units” to Charles R. Gordon, Corey T. Harbold, and Heather S. Hanson, filed on Feb. 3, 2005. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/050,632 is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention Embodiments of the invention generally relate to functional spinal implant assemblies for insertion into an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae of a human spine, and reconstruction of the posterior elements to provide stability, flexibility, and proper biomec... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In an embodiment, an intervertebral implant may include first and second members having outer surfaces that engage vertebrae of a human spine. The implant may include an insert positioned between inner surfaces of the first and second members before insertion of the implant between the vertebrae. Th... | 20050520 | 20120228 | 20051215 | 71621.0 | 1 | PRONE, CHRISTOPHER D | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH WEDGED EXPANSION MEMBER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,134,074 | ACCEPTED | Umbrella | An umbrella assembly is provided that comprises a canopy frame, a support pole, an extension mechanism, and a canopy deployment mechanism. The support pole has a first member that has a first end and a second end and a second member. The second member is coupled with the canopy frame and with the first member and is mo... | 1. An umbrella assembly comprising: a canopy frame; a support pole comprising: a first elongate member having a first end and a second end; a second elongate member having a first end and a second end, said second end being coupled with the canopy frame, the second elongate member being coupled with the first elongate ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) to Chinese Patent Applications No. 200420090220.X, filed Sep. 17, 2004, and to European Patent Application 04076642.0, filed Jun. 3, 2004, both of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) to Chinese Patent Applications No. 200420090220.X, filed Sep. 17, 2004, and to European Patent Application 04076642.0, filed Jun. 3, 2004, both of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entiret... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of one embodiment of the invention to provide an umbrella that is more robust and more reliable and in which a canopy thereof can be operated independently of the elevation of the canopy. In one embodiment, an umbrella assembly is provided that comprises a ... | 20050520 | 20061114 | 20051208 | 73914.0 | 1 | HAWK, NOAH CHANDLER | UMBRELLA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,134,113 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods of automated tablet dispensing, prescription filling, and packaging | Systems and methods of automatically dispensing tablets are disclosed. The systems and methods of the invention provide a highly secure, highly accurate and rapid means of dispensing tablets. The system includes an automatic dispensing tablet dispensing system as shown in the Figures and provides a means of lowering er... | 1. A system for automated tablet dispensing comprising: a canister that holds tablets and is removably engaged with a counter; the counter including: a hopper assembly that receives tablets from the canister and transfers the tablets to a sensor, the hopper assembly including a dispenser reserve, singulation channels, ... | This invention claims priority under 35 USC § 119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/572,955 filed on May 20, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to systems and methods of automated tablet dispensing that provide high securi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Existing tablet counting and dispensing systems generally employ serial processes in which bulk drug is emptied into a device that counts the tablets directly into empty bottles or vials. Such devices generally include numerous, up to several hundred, containers for holding numer... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment of a system for automated tablet dispensing according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the automated tablet dispensing system of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a canister of the automated tab... | 20050520 | 20120327 | 20060202 | 71745.0 | G06F700 | 1 | TAWFIK, SAMEH | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF AUTOMATED TABLET DISPENSING, PRESCRIPTION FILLING, AND PACKAGING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,134,186 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for thermal imaging having a selective temperature imaging mode | The present invention is a method for operating a thermal imaging camera for selective temperature imaging, and a thermal imaging system having a selective temperature imaging mode. When first entering the selective temperature imaging mode of operation, the system and method automatically determine the hottest area in... | 1. A method of operating a thermal imaging camera for selective temperature imaging, comprising the steps of: analyzing thermal image data for a scene to determine a highest temperature in said scene in response to receiving a command to enter a selective temperature imaging mode; displaying a thermal image of said sce... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/601,017, filed Aug. 12, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a portable thermal imaging camera, a device th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a portable thermal imaging camera, a device that is commonly used by firefighters and other rescue personnel to identify the seat of a fire from outside of a burning structure, to identify fire conditions within a burning structure hidden by heavy... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The method and system of the invention meets these needs, and others, by providing a selective temperature imaging mode of operation. When first entering the selective temperature imaging mode of operation, the method and system automatically determines the hottest area in the... | 20050520 | 20080122 | 20060216 | 83916.0 | G02B2714 | 1 | VU, MINDY D | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL IMAGING HAVING A SELECTIVE TEMPERATURE IMAGING MODE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G02B | 2,005 | |
11,134,348 | ACCEPTED | Storage system, data migration method and management computer | At the time of migrating encrypted data into another storage apparatus, it is made easy to decrypt this data after migration, the security against tapping, falsification and the like is maintained when a calculation method of encrypted data is re-written into another calculation method, and also access performance is i... | 1. A computer system comprising: at least one of a first storage system to be connected a computer and second storage system through a network; wherein the first storage system having: a plurality of first volumes; a control unit which performs control to the plurality of volumes based on the access from said computer;... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to a storage system in which it is possible to access a storage apparatus from a computer, and more particularly to a migration method of encrypted data and a management computer to perform management thereof. First, a storage extent (volume) network which has been used from the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to a storage system in which it is possible to access a storage apparatus from a computer, and more particularly to a migration method of encrypted data and a management computer to perform management thereof. First, a storage extent (volume) network which has been u... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention has an object of providing with a storage system, a data migration method and a management computer which enable to realize efficient decryption and read-out to a host at the time of migrating encrypted data stored on a storage apparatus of a storage system into an... | 20050523 | 20100330 | 20060817 | 67377.0 | H04K100 | 0 | COLIN, CARL G | STORAGE SYSTEM, DATA MIGRATION METHOD AND MANAGEMENT COMPUTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04K | 2,005 | |
11,134,522 | ACCEPTED | Methods, apparatus, and devices for noise reduction | Embodiments include applying a compensation to an image signal based on nonuniformity of a display device. The compensation is based on information about variations in light-output response among elements of the display device. The compensation is also modified based on a characteristic of a desired use of the display. | 1. A method of image processing, said method comprising: for each of a plurality of pixels of a display, obtaining a measure of a light-output response of at least a portion of the pixel at each of a plurality of driving levels; to increase a visibility of a characteristic of a displayed image during a use of the displ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/681,429, entitled “METHODS, APPARATUS, AND DEVICES FOR NOISE REDUCTION,” filed May 17, 2005. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to image display. BACKGROUND Image noise is an important parameter in the quality ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Image noise is an important parameter in the quality of medical diagnosis. Several scientific studies have indicated that even slight increase of noise in medical images can have a significant negative impact on the accuracy and quality of medical diagnosis. In a typical medical imaging system th... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method of image processing according to one embodiment includes, for each of a plurality of pixels of a display, obtaining a measure of a light-output response of at least a portion of the pixel at each of a plurality of driving levels. The method includes modifying a map that is based on the obta... | 20050523 | 20091229 | 20061123 | 72637.0 | G09G510 | 1 | TABATABAI, ABOLFAZL | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND DEVICES FOR NOISE REDUCTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,134,669 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS | A method is shown in which a wireless picture phone receives updated contact data from a computer utilizing a wireless connection. | 1-32. (canceled) 33. A method of automatically updating a database in a wireless portable communication device, wherein the database contains contact data that is associated with actual or potential communicants, comprising: initiating a message from a message originator to a message recipient under the control of the ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of the filing date under 35 USC §§119 and/or 120, and 37 CFR §§1.60 and 1.78 to the following U.S. and U.S. provisional patent applications, and is a continuation-in-part of the U.S. patent application: 1. U.S. provisional patent application Se... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates in general to communications systems and in particular to wireless communications systems which include paging devices. 2. Description of the Prior Art Numerous companies are attempting to improve the manner in which people communi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application is directed to the following inventive concepts: 1. Voice Paging System and Device that utilizes caller ID (CID) from an originating central office as textual identifying data and generates prestored audio alert prior to annunciation of a corresponding voice ... | 20050519 | 20071211 | 20071220 | 68266.0 | H04M342 | 1 | ANWAH, OLISA | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,134,705 | ACCEPTED | Method for enhancing production of isoprenoid compounds | The present invention provides methods of producing an isoprenoid or an isoprenoid precursor in a genetically modified host cell. The methods generally involve modulating the level of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) in the cell, such that the level of HMG-CoA is not toxic to the cell and/or does not substantially i... | 1. A method for reducing HMG-CoA toxicity and enhancing production of an isoprenoid or isoprenoid precursor via a mevalonate pathway in a host cell, wherein said host cell produces the isoprenoid or isoprenoid precursor via a mevalonate pathway, said method comprising: (a) genetically modifying said host cell to contai... | CROSS-REFERENCE This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/573,492, filed May 21, 2004, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH The U.S. government may have certain rights in this invention, pursuant t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Isoprenoids constitute an extremely large and diverse group of natural products that have a common biosynthetic origin, i.e., a single metabolic precursor, isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP). At least 20,000 isoprenoids have been described. By definition, isoprenoids are made up of so... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides methods of producing an isoprenoid or an isoprenoid precursor in a genetically modified host cell. The methods generally involve modulating the level of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) in the cell, such that the level of HMG-CoA is not toxic to the... | 20050520 | 20070227 | 20060413 | 77505.0 | A61K4800 | 1 | RAGHU, GANAPATHIRAM | METHOD FOR ENHANCING PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENOID COMPOUNDS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,134,727 | ACCEPTED | Methods and related compositions for reduction of fat | Compositions and methods useful in the reduction of localized fat deposits in patients in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion or anti-dispersion agents and phar... | 1. A medical composition for the non-surgical removal of localized fat deposits in a patient comprising at least one pharmacologically active detergent, optionally at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and optionally at least one additional active ingredient, wherein said medical composition does not inclu... | CROSS-REFERENCE The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/572,879 filed May 19, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to compositions and methods useful for the non-surgical removal of localized ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Numbers appearing in parentheses at the end of a sentence refer to specific references cited at the conclusion of this specification immediately before the claims. Formulations containing phosphatidylcholine and bile salts (phosphatidylcholine bile salt formulations, PBF) are inc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides methods and kits for reducing subcutaneous fat deposits. In one aspect, the invention contemplates kits having a first container comprising a pharmacologically active detergent and less than 5% w/v phosphatidylcholine, as well as written instructions f... | 20050519 | 20100713 | 20051201 | 99465.0 | 1 | CHONG, YONG SOO | METHODS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCTION OF FAT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,134,810 | ACCEPTED | Data entry for personal computing devices | In one aspect of the present invention the user can rapidly enter and search for text using a data entry system through a combination of entering one or more characters on a digitally displayed keyboard with a pointing device and using a search list to obtain a list of completion candidates. The user can activate the s... | 1-92. (canceled) 93. A method of processing text entered into a personal computing device, the method comprising: (a) receiving a partial text entry comprising at least a first character; (b) in response to receipt of the first character of the partial text entry, obtaining a first plurality of completion candidates ba... | This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/CA00/00285 filed Mar. 15, 2000, which is designated, for the purposes of the United States of America, a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/272,700 filed Mar. 18, 1999. This application claims the benefit of the aforementio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The wide-spread adoption of miniaturized personal computing devices, such as hand-held devices and personal digital assistants (PDAs), has led to an increasing use of devices to send and receive text and data. One example of this trend is pen-based computing, wherein users enter ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The above and related desires are addressed in the present invention by providing a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer-readable instructions for computer-assisted text generation and entry using a pointing device with a personal computing device. In one aspect of the ... | 20050519 | 20100316 | 20050922 | 61553.0 | 20 | BLACKWELL, JAMES H | DATA ENTRY FOR PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,134,902 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus providing process independence within a heterogeneous information distribution system | A method and apparatus for adapting the delivery of assets and/or content to set top terminals within a heterogeneous information distribution system based on graphics and/or processing capability of set top terminals receiving the assets and/or content. | 1. Apparatus for adapting asset delivery within a heterogeneous multimedia video-on-demand distribution system having service provider equipment and at least one set top terminal, comprising: means for determining at the service provider equipment, for each set top terminal (STT) requesting a session for video content ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/458,321, filed on Dec. 10, 1999, which application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/127,124, filed on Mar. 31, 1999; both prior applications are incorporated herein ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a heterogeneous information distribution system such as a video-on-demand (VOD) system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing content and other assets such that each set... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The disadvantages heretofore associated with the prior art are overcome by the present invention of a method and apparatus for adapting the delivery of assets and/or content to set top terminals within a heterogeneous information distribution system based upon graphics, bandwidth an... | 20050523 | 20091215 | 20060323 | 93724.0 | H04N5445 | 0 | CHOWDHURY, SUMAIYA A | METHOD AND APPARATUS PROVIDING PROCESS INDEPENDENCE WITHIN A HETEROGENEOUS INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,134,962 | ACCEPTED | Portable rollup pack | A portable rollup pack for organizing, storing, and transporting personal articles including a sleeping bag for an extended stay is provided in an elongated bag body having a central carrying section and laterally positioned flexible wing wraps with the body having a compartmentalized interior surface region and an ext... | 1. A portable rollup pack for use with a rolled up cylindrically shaped sleeping bag comprising: an elongated, substantially rectangular bag body including an exterior surface and an interior surface and defining a medial carrying section and two laterally disposed flexible wings operable to wrap about said cylindrical... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting personal articles and more specifically to carry packs for organizing, storing, and transporting substantially flattened or compressible articles along with rolled up cushioning articles such as sleeping... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting personal articles and more specifically to carry packs for organizing, storing, and transporting substantially flattened or compressible articles along with rolled up cushioning articles such... | <SOH> INVENTION SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rollup pack for organizing, storing and transporting articles for extended stays and for use with a cushioning object such as a sleeping bag rolled up into a cylindrical configuration is provided in an elongated bag body... | 20050523 | 20070206 | 20061123 | 95858.0 | A47C2900 | 1 | GROSZ, ALEXANDER | PORTABLE ROLLUP PACK | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47C | 2,005 | |
11,135,406 | ACCEPTED | Multi-piece solid golf ball | A multi-piece solid golf ball has a solid core, an envelope layer that encloses the solid core, an intermediate layer that encloses the envelope layer, and a cover that encloses the intermediate layer and has a plurality of dimples on a surface thereof. The diameter of the solid core, the center hardness, surface hardn... | 1. A multi-piece solid golf ball comprising a solid core, an envelope layer that encloses the solid core, an intermediate layer that encloses the envelope layer, and a cover that encloses the intermediate layer and has a plurality of dimples on a surface thereof, wherein the solid core has a diameter of 34.0 to 41.0 mm... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multi-piece solid golf ball having a solid core, an envelope layer that encloses the core, and also an intermediate layer and a cover. More specifically, the invention relates to a multi-piece solid golf ball which has a high rebound on full shots with a dr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a multi-piece solid golf ball having a solid core, an envelope layer that encloses the core, and also an intermediate layer and a cover. More specifically, the invention relates to a multi-piece solid golf ball which has a high rebound on full sho... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>We have conducted extensive investigations to achieve the above object. As a result, we have found that, in multilayer golf balls which have a solid core, an envelope layer that encloses the solid core, an intermediate layer that encloses the envelope layer, and a cover that enclose... | 20050524 | 20071113 | 20061130 | 76969.0 | A63B3704 | 0 | GORDEN, RAEANN | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,005 | |
11,135,574 | ACCEPTED | Axial spacer for a rotational assembly | An axial spacer for a rotational assembly comprising a body, a rotational assembly attaching member and a centering member. The body comprises an outer ring, an inner ring and a plurality of reinforcing members extending between the inner ring and the outer ring. The reinforcing members each comprise an annular reinfor... | 1. An axial spacer for a rotational assembly comprising: a body having an outer ring, an inner ring spaced apart from the outer ring, a plurality of reinforcing members extending between the inner ring and the outer ring, and, a plurality of web members extending between adjacent reinforcing members and the inner and o... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/665,463 filed Mar. 25, 2005, entitled “Axial Spacer for a Rotational Assembly” as well as U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/226,227 filed Mar. 25, 2005, entitled “Spacer Apparatus,” th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to spacers, and more particularly, to an axial spacer for a rotational assembly, such as, for example, a cooling fan of a vehicle. The invention is not limited to a sole application, but has utility in association... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the invention, the invention comprises an axial spacer for a rotational assembly. The axial spacer comprises a body having an outer ring, an inner ring spaced apart from the outer ring, a plurality of reinforcing members extending between the inner ring and the oute... | 20050523 | 20100427 | 20060928 | 59578.0 | F16D100 | 1 | GARCIA, ERNESTO | AXIAL SPACER FOR A ROTATIONAL ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16D | 2,005 | |
11,135,627 | ACCEPTED | Stamped hollow ring design | A hollow ring design which may be formed by stamping a shank and stamping a top piece is provided. The shank is formed with a comfort fit, such as a convex configuration, along its inside surface and with a non-planar recess, such as a concave, rectangular or square hollow configuration, at least along a portion of its... | 1. A composite ring comprising: a shank defined by a first arcuate segment and a second arcuate segment, each segment having an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface, said outer surface of said first segment formed with an elongated recess therealong; an arcutate top piece having an inner c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This application claims priority of provisional application No. 60/624,975, which was filed on Nov. 4, 2004. This invention relates generally to ring designs and, more particularly, to a stamped hollow ring design having a comfort fit. 2. Background It is well known... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This application claims priority of provisional application No. 60/624,975, which was filed on Nov. 4, 2004. This invention relates generally to ring designs and, more particularly, to a stamped hollow ring design having a comfort fit. 2. Background It i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other objects of the present invention are attained by providing a hollow ring design, having a comfort fit, formed by stamping the shank and the top piece of the ring. The shank is formed with a comfort fit, such as a convex configuration, along its inside surface and wit... | 20050523 | 20080115 | 20060504 | 59932.0 | A44C900 | 0 | LAVINDER, JACK W | STAMPED HOLLOW RING DESIGN | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A44C | 2,005 | |
11,135,851 | ACCEPTED | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic system and method | An automated banking machine (10) includes a cash dispenser (54). Servicing the machine is facilitated through use of a portable diagnostic article (98) which enables the controller to access diagnostic data stored in memory and which provides data indicative of the significance of the diagnostic data. A portable artic... | 1. Apparatus comprising: an automated banking machine including a plurality of transaction function devices, at least one of the transaction function devices including a cash dispenser, at least one computer in operative connection with a plurality of the transaction function devices, and at least one data store in ope... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This Application claims benefit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60/574,115 and 60/574,052 filed May 25, 2004, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to automated banking machines. Sp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Automated banking machines are known. A common type of automated banking machine used by consumers is an automated teller machine (“ATM”). ATMs enable customers to carry out banking transactions. Examples of banking transactions that are sometimes carried out with ATMs include the dispensing ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an isometric external view of an exemplary embodiment of an automated banking machine which is an ATM. FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the ATM shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a transparent side view showing schematically some internal features of the ATM. FIG. 4 is a schem... | 20050523 | 20091020 | 20051201 | 95128.0 | 1 | KOYAMA, KUMIKO C | CASH DISPENSING AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,135,869 | ACCEPTED | Modular footwear display and storage system and method | A modular footwear display system includes a display module having a display surface for supporting an item of footwear and a divider for identifying boxed footwear associated with the displayed item of footwear. The display module has at least one mounting fixture for slidably suspending the display surface from a tra... | 1. 1. A method of displaying footwear and dividing adjacent stacks of footwear boxes in a footwear display and storage system having at least one horizontally extending module support member, the method comprising: providing a plurality of modules having a display configured to support at least one item of footwear, a ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/386,996 filed Mar. 12, 2003, (now pending) which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention pertains to display and storage devices, and more particularly... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Shoes are merchandised in stores in two principal modes. One traditional approach is to have a display area containing a sample of each different type of shoe available for sale. The customer advises a sales clerk as to the style and size that is desired, which the clerk then ret... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a modular footwear display and storage system that permits retailers to provide substantially an entire stock of shoes of varying style to customers who may browse the styles and select a desired item of footwear for purchase without the assistance of ... | 20050524 | 20090120 | 20051020 | 79329.0 | 1 | PUROL, SARAH L | MODULAR FOOTWEAR DISPLAY AND STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,135,911 | ACCEPTED | Easily deployable interactive direct-pointing system and presentation control system and calibration method therefor | A method for controlling movement of a computer display cursor based on a point-of-aim of a pointing device within an interaction region includes projecting an image of a computer display to create the interaction region. At least one calibration point having a predetermined relation to said interaction region is estab... | 1. A method for controlling a parameter related to a position of a computer display cursor based on a point-of-aim of a pointing device within an interaction region, comprising: projecting an image of a computer display to create the interaction region; establishing at least one calibration point having a predetermined... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Priority is claimed from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/575,671 filed on May 28, 2004 and from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/644,649 filed on Jan. 18, 2005. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. F... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates generally to devices for making presentations in front of audiences and, more specifically, to devices and methods for making presentations for which interaction with the displayed information through direct-pointing is desired or f... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the invention is a method for controlling a parameter related to a position of a computer display cursor based on a point-of-aim of a pointing device within an interaction region. The method includes projecting an image of a computer display to create the interaction r... | 20050524 | 20100629 | 20051208 | 57312.0 | 3 | PATEL, NITIN | EASILY DEPLOYABLE INTERACTIVE DIRECT-POINTING SYSTEM AND PRESENTATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND CALIBRATION METHOD THEREFOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,135,917 | ACCEPTED | Multi-purpose insert for toy containers and method of packaging | A multi-purpose insert designed to be used in conjunction with a conventional toy container or box for packaging, shipping and displaying a toy item. The insert includes a base piece, a cover piece and a holding piece, as well as a locking mechanism. The base piece has a main section with a raised platform and two end ... | 1. A combination package and product comprising (a) A product, said product having at least one opening in said product for receiving a corresponding key; (b) packaging material said packaging material being adjacent said product adjacent said opening in said product, said packaging material having an opening in alignm... | This is a regular patent application based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/574,360 filed on May 24, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the field of packaging and shipping containers, and more particularly relates to the field of packaging... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to the field of packaging and shipping containers, and more particularly relates to the field of packaging and shipping containers used for toy merchandise. 2. Description of the Related Art Packaging and shipping ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION <EOH>The present invention discloses a multi-purpose insert for toy containers. In a preferred embodiments of the present invention, the multi-purpose insert is designed to be used in conjunction with a conventional toy container or box for packaging, shipping and displaying a to... | 20050523 | 20071120 | 20051208 | 95050.0 | 1 | GEHMAN, BRYON P | MULTI-PURPOSE FIXING INSERT FOR TOY CONTAINERS AND METHOD OF PACKAGING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,135,919 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for reducing standby power consumption of a handheld communication system | Method and apparatus for managing power consumption within a handheld multistandard communication system are disclosed and may comprise receiving a power setting signal from a control device within the handheld multistandard communication system. The power setting signal may indicate a desired power level setting. In a... | 1. A method for managing power consumption within a handheld multistandard communication system, the method comprising: receiving at least one power setting signal from a control device within the handheld multistandard communication system indicative of a desired power level setting; and in accordance with said at lea... | RELATED APPLICATIONS [Not Applicable] FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [Not Applicable] MICROFICHE/COPYRIGHT REFERENCE [Not Applicable] FIELD OF THE INVENTION Certain embodiments of the invention relate to power consumption in electronic circuits. More specifically, certain embodiments of the invention relat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Mobile communication systems such as cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and handheld systems are now required to perform more sophisticated communication functions with multiple networks, as well as multimedia functions. For example, a multistandard wireless... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system and/or method for reducing standby power consumption of a handheld communication system, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims. Various advantages, aspects and novel featur... | 20050523 | 20090421 | 20061207 | 70059.0 | H04B104 | 0 | LE, NHAN T | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION OF A HANDHELD COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,135,924 | ACCEPTED | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic system and method | An automated banking machine (10) includes a cash dispenser (54). Servicing the machine is facilitated through use of a portable diagnostic article (98) which enables the controller to access diagnostic data stored in memory and which provides data indicative of the significance of the diagnostic data. A portable artic... | 1. A method comprising: a) operatively connecting removable computer readable media and a media reading and writing device in an automated banking machine including a cash dispenser and at least one computer; b) operating the at least one computer responsive to instructions included on the media to gather data associat... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This Application claims benefit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of Provisional Application Serial Nos. 60/574,115 and 60/574,052 filed May 25, 2004, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to automated banking machines. S... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Automated banking machines are known. A common type of automated banking machine used by consumers is an automated teller machine (“ATM”). ATMs enable customers to carry out banking transactions. Examples of banking transactions that are sometimes carried out with ATMs include the dispensing ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an isometric external view of an exemplary embodiment of an automated banking machine which is an ATM. FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the ATM shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a transparent side view showing schematically some internal features of the ATM. FIG. 4 is a schem... | 20050523 | 20081104 | 20051201 | 69188.0 | 1 | TRAIL, ALLYSON NEEL | CASH DISPENSING AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,135,949 | ACCEPTED | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic system and method | An automated banking machine (10) includes a cash dispenser (54). Servicing the machine is facilitated through use of a portable diagnostic article (98) which enables the controller to access diagnostic data stored in memory and which provides data indicative of the significance of the diagnostic data. A portable artic... | 1. A method comprising: (a) operating at least one processor in a cash dispensing automated banking machine to gather data concerning operational parameters associated with each of a plurality of transaction function devices in the machine, at least one transaction function device including a cash dispenser; (b) operat... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims benefit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60/574,115 and 60/574,052 filed May 25, 2004, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to automated banking machines. Sp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Automated banking machines are known. A common type of automated banking machine used by consumers is an automated teller machine (“ATM”). ATMs enable customers to carry out banking transactions. Examples of banking transactions that are sometimes carried out with ATMs include the dispensing ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an isometric external view of an exemplary embodiment of an automated banking machine which is an ATM. FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the ATM shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a transparent side view showing schematically some internal features of the ATM. FIG. 4 is a schem... | 20050523 | 20100216 | 20051201 | 95128.0 | 1 | KOYAMA, KUMIKO C | CASH DISPENSING AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,135,973 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for location-based restriction on application of cellular-PBX integration service | A method and system for using location of a cellular wireless communication device (WCD) as a basis to restrict application of a cellular-PBX integration service. In one embodiment, a radio access network (RAN) serving the WCD receives a call request for the WCD, and, based on the WCD's location, a determination is mad... | 1. A method comprising: receiving into a cellular radio access network (RAN) a call request seeking to set up a call for a cellular wireless communication device (WCD) that is operating in a wireless coverage area of the RAN; responsively making a determination of whether a location of the WCD satisfies at least one co... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation-in-part of co-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/902,323, filed Jul. 29, 2004, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to telecommunications and, more particularly, to cellular wireless... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Private branch exchange (PBX) systems are well known in the art. In a typical arrangement, an enterprise will operate a PBX server that interfaces between each of the telephone stations in the enterprise and a local telephone company central office of the public switched telephone network (PSTN).... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>As disclosed herein, an IP PBX system that serves enterprise telephones via a landline IP network connection can be expanded to serve cellular wireless communication devices (WCD) via a cellular wireless carrier's radio access network (RAN). To do so, a signaling and bearer path infrastructure will ... | 20050524 | 20120515 | 20060202 | 72293.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | HO, HUY C | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATION-BASED RESTRICTION ON APPLICATION OF CELLULAR-PBX INTEGRATION SERVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,135,981 | ACCEPTED | System and method for providing a macro for a barrier operator | A recording of a macro is initiated. A first of a plurality of actions performable by the moveable barrier operator is selected and the first action is associated with the macro. At least a second of the plurality of actions available is selected at the moveable barrier operator and the second action is associated with... | 1. A method of operating a moveable barrier operator comprising: initiating a recording of a macro; selecting a first of a plurality of actions performable by the moveable barrier operator and associating the first action with the macro; selecting at least a second of the plurality of actions available at the moveable ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention relates to moveable barrier operators and, more specifically, to programming functions to be used at moveable barrier operators. BACKGROUND Different types of moveable barrier operators have been sold over the years and these systems have been used to actuate various ty... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Different types of moveable barrier operators have been sold over the years and these systems have been used to actuate various types of moveable barriers. For example, garage door operators have been used to move garage doors and gate operators have been used to open and close gates. Such barrie... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A system and method is provided that allows a user to select a series of functions to be performed and associates these functions with a macro. The macro can be actuated at a later time with a single actuator and the functions associated with the macro can then be performed. These approaches are sim... | 20050524 | 20070828 | 20061130 | 57636.0 | G05B1942 | 0 | LEYKIN, RITA | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MACRO FOR A BARRIER OPERATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G05B | 2,005 | |
11,136,072 | ACCEPTED | System and method of analyzing aircraft removal data for preventative maintenance | A system includes a computer server for receiving an aircraft dataset; a database operably coupled to the computer server for storing the aircraft dataset into data fields; a web portal operably coupled to the computer server and the database for providing real-time access to consumers; and a maintenance analysis engin... | 1. A computer-implemented method of analyzing aircraft data for preventative maintenance, comprising: utilizing an aircraft dataset from at least one operational source; parsing the aircraft dataset into at least one data field; determining an acceptable range of values for the aircraft dataset within the at least one ... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to the field of data processing for supporting a maintenance decision. More particularly, the invention relates to management and analysis of maintenance-related information for trending and reporting performance data from multiple sub-systems or componen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Oftentimes, a maintenance process encompasses retrieval, analysis and dissemination of appropriate information to enable decision making regarding preventative maintenance and thus, preempting avoidable repairs or delays. However, such processing typically involves a predominantl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally provides a system and method of analyzing aircraft removal data for preventative maintenance. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method of analyzing aircraft data for preventative maintenance, comprising: utilizing an aircraft dataset... | 20050524 | 20080415 | 20060302 | 95321.0 | G01C2300 | 8 | ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ANALYZING AIRCRAFT REMOVAL DATA FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G01C | 2,005 | |
11,136,139 | ACCEPTED | Wall element | A wall panel has a glass outer face which in turn is provided with a decorative design, for example by painting, mirroring, partial mirroring, coating, printing or else placing an inlay or the like behind it. In addition, this wall panel is designed to cooperate with a flat screen in such a way that the decorative desi... | 1. A modular large wall element for interior design, comprising a wall panel (12) which has a decorative surface design (14) and forms at least one display area (16) for a screen, wherein the wall panel on the user side has a glass outer face which is provided with the decorative surface design (14) by full or partial ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The instant application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/883,729 filed Jun. 18, 2001. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a modular large wall element for interior design, wherein the wall element is suitable for displaying information ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a modular large wall element for interior design, wherein the wall element is suitable for displaying information at the same time. Such devices are generally known in the form of partition or exhibition walls and also for flexible advertising pur... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The foregoing object is achieved by the wall element according to the invention, wherein a wall panel has a glass outer face which in turn is provided with a decorative design, for example by painting, mirroring, partial mirroring, coating, printing or else placing an inlay or the l... | 20050524 | 20090915 | 20051124 | 59555.0 | 1 | CRUZ, MAGDA | WALL ELEMENT WITH CUT-OUT FOR FLAT SCREEN DISPLAY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,136,169 | ACCEPTED | Configurable cache system depending on instruction type | A processor comprises decode logic that determines an instruction type for each instruction fetched, a first level cache, a second level cache coupled to the first level cache, and control logic operatively coupled to the first and second level caches. The control logic preferably causes cache linefills to be performed... | 1. A processor, comprising: decode logic that determines an instruction type for each instruction fetched; a first level cache; a second level cache coupled to the first level cache; and control logic operatively coupled to the first and second level caches and that causes cache linefills to be performed to the first l... | BACKGROUND On-chip caches are used in various microprocessor designs to improve performance by storing frequently used information in fast on-chip cache memories. The performance is improved because information can be retrieved quickly during program execution. Some systems have multiple levels of cache. An “L1” cache ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>On-chip caches are used in various microprocessor designs to improve performance by storing frequently used information in fast on-chip cache memories. The performance is improved because information can be retrieved quickly during program execution. Some systems have multiple levels of cache. An... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Various embodiments are disclosed to address one or more of issues noted above. In one embodiment, a processor comprises decode logic that determines an instruction type for each instruction fetched, a first level cache, a second level cache coupled to the first level cache, and control logic operat... | 20050524 | 20070626 | 20061130 | 61232.0 | G06F1200 | 0 | NAMAZI, MEHDI | CONFIGURABLE CACHE SYSTEM DEPENDING ON INSTRUCTION TYPE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,136,178 | ACCEPTED | Blister kit and method of using same | A blister kit includes a plurality of blister inhibiting coverings of different sizes and shapes, a plurality of blister dressing coverings of different sizes and shapes, a set of instructions for when and where to use individual ones of the coverings, and a container for storing the coverings and the set of instructio... | 1. A blister kit, comprising: a plurality of blister inhibiting coverings of different sizes and shapes; a plurality of blister dressing coverings of different sizes and shapes; a set of instructions for when and where to use individual ones of said blister inhibiting coverings and for when and where to use individual ... | STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX Not Applicable CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This application relates to wound dressing kits. In particular, this invention relat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This application relates to wound dressing kits. In particular, this invention relates a to a blister kit for helping to inhibit and treat blisters. 2. Background of Prior Art Outdoorsman, backpackers and athletes are all susceptible to developing severe... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a preferred embodiment of the invention a duct tape blister kit includes a plurality of blister inhibiting coverings of different sizes and shapes, a plurality of blister dressing coverings of different sizes and shapes, a set of instructions for when and where to use indiv... | 20050523 | 20080715 | 20061123 | 71729.0 | B65D6900 | 0 | ACKUN, JACOB K | BLISTER KIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,136,261 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for performing searches for television content using reduced text input | A method and system are provided for identifying a television content item desired by a television viewer from a set of television content items. Each of the television content items has one or more associated descriptors. The system receives from the television viewer a reduced text search entry directed at identifyin... | 1. A method of identifying a television content item desired by a television viewer from a set of television content items, each of said television content items having one or more associated descriptors, said method comprising: (a) receiving from the television viewer a reduced text search entry directed at identifyin... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is based on and claims priority from the following two U.S. provisional patent applications, the specifications of which are each incorporated herein in their entirety: (1) Ser. No. 60/626,274 filed on Nov. 9, 2004 and entitled “Television Systems and Associated Methods,” an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention generally relates to a method and system for performing searches for television content and, more particularly, to a method and system for performing searches with text entry by a user reduced to prefix substrings representing elements ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention, a method and system are provided for identifying a television content item desired by a television viewer from a set of television content items. Each of the television content items has one or more as... | 20050524 | 20110222 | 20060511 | 98964.0 | H04N716 | 5 | BIBBEE, JARED M | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SEARCHES FOR TELEVISION CONTENT USING REDUCED TEXT INPUT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,136,263 | ACCEPTED | Efficient data storage system | A method for storing data comprising is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a data stream comprising a plurality of data segments wherein each data segment is associated with an identifier. The method further determining using a subset of identifiers that are stored in a low latency memory whether a data segments... | 1. A method for storing data comprising: receiving a data stream comprising a plurality of data segments wherein each data segment is associated with an identifier; determining using a subset of identifiers that are stored in a low latency memory whether a data segments has been previously stored; and returning the ide... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/325,690, entitled EFFICIENT DATA STORAGE SYSTEM, filed Dec. 20, 2002, which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. This application is related to co-pending U.S. patent application... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Enterprises as well as individuals are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. As more and more data are generated, the need for efficient and reliable data backup storage systems is increasing. There are a variety of systems in existence today, utilizing both local and net... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The present invention will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a typical network b... | 20050524 | 20080513 | 20050929 | 66797.0 | 1 | THAI, TUAN V | EFFICIENT DATA STORAGE SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,136,279 | ACCEPTED | Air horn for efficient fluid intake | A method, device, and system for controlling a flow of a fluid moving through a pipe are presented. The device includes a truncated cone having a first diameter at an inlet and a second diameter at an outlet and a bracket attached to the truncated cone. The first diameter of the truncated cone is larger than the second... | 1. A device controlling a flow of a fluid moving through a pipe, the device comprising: a truncated cone having a first diameter at an inlet and a second diameter at an outlet, wherein the first diameter is larger than the second diameter; and a bracket attached to the truncated cone, wherein the bracket is a curved sh... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to a system and method for directing a fluid flow and in particular to a system and method for directing a fluid in an internal combustion engine. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is well known that internal combustion engines require a flow of air to operate. In par... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known that internal combustion engines require a flow of air to operate. In particular, the air and fuel are mixed together and then ignited to generate energy which translates into power, for example, to move a piston up. An internal combustion engine may be used for ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, the invention is a device for controlling a flow of a fluid moving through a pipe. The device includes a truncated cone having a first diameter at an inlet and a second diameter at an outlet and a bracket attached to the truncated cone. The first diameter of the truncated cone is larg... | 20050523 | 20091110 | 20061214 | 94120.0 | F02M3510 | 0 | MILLER, BENA B | AIR HORN FOR EFFICIENT FLUID INTAKE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F02M | 2,005 | |
11,136,308 | ACCEPTED | Mobile communication terminal and mobile communication system, and method therefore | A telecommunication system comprising a mobile telecommunication network and a mobile communication apparatus arranged to communicate with said mobile telecommunication network is disclosed. The mobile communication apparatus comprises a controller, and is associated with a first and a second display, wherein said cont... | 1. A mobile communication apparatus comprising a controller, and being associated with a first display and a second display, wherein said controller is arranged to control said first display to view a first set of information and said second-display to view a second set of information. 2. The mobile communication appar... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an improved mobile communication apparatus, a method for the apparatus, a mobile communication system, and a method for the system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many models of mobile communication apparatuses of today are provided with two displays. It is common that a ma... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many models of mobile communication apparatuses of today are provided with two displays. It is common that a main display is used when actively using the apparatus, e.g. for browsing, and-a secondary display is used to show information during stand-by. As the mobile communication... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above, an objective of the invention is to solve or at least reduce the problems discussed above. In particular, an objective is to improve the use of multiple displays associated with a mobile communication apparatus. According to a first aspect of the present invent... | 20050524 | 20100413 | 20061130 | 57878.0 | H04Q732 | 0 | YUN, EUGENE | IMPROVED MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREFORE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,136,333 | ACCEPTED | Reactive power compensation to minimize step voltage changes and transients | The invention features a system and approach for minimizing the step voltage change as seen by the utility customer as well minimizing transients imposed on the fundamental waveform of a normal voltage carried on a utility power network when a reactive power source (e.g., capacitor bank) is instantaneously connected to... | 1. A system for use with a reactive power source connected through a switch to a utility power network carrying a nominal voltage, the shunt reactive power source adapted to transfer reactive power of a first polarity to the utility power network, the system comprising: a reactive power compensation device configured t... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation and claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC 120 of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/449,378, filed Nov. 24, 1999. The disclosure of the prior application is considered part of (and is incorporated by reference in) the disclosure of this application. INCORPORATION B... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to electric power utility networks including generating systems, transmission systems, and distribution systems serving loads. Utility power systems, particularly at the transmission level, are primarily inductive, due to the impedance of transmission lines... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention features a system and approach for minimizing the step voltage change experienced by the utility customer as well minimizing transients imposed on the fundamental waveform of a normal voltage carried on a utility power network when a reactive power source (e.g., capaci... | 20050524 | 20070904 | 20060420 | 58799.0 | G05F170 | 1 | STERRETT, JEFFREY L | REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION TO MINIMIZE STEP VOLTAGE CHANGES AND TRANSIENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G05F | 2,005 | |
11,136,430 | ACCEPTED | Method of detection and quantification of cGMP by using a cGMP-visualizing probe | As a cGMP-visualizing probe capable of detecting and quantifying cGMP easily and accurately even in vivo and for a method of detecting and quantifying cGMP by using the same, a cGMP-visualizing probe comprising a polypeptide, which binds specifically to cGMP, and two chromophores having different fluorescence wavelengt... | 1-5. (canceled) 6. A method for detecting and quantifying cGMP, which comprises: introducing a polynucleotide expressing a cGMP-visualizing probe into cells, whereby the cGMP-visualizing probe is made to coexist with cGMP, wherein the cGMP-visualizing probe comprises a polypeptide that binds specifically to cGMP and tw... | TECHNICAL FIELD The invention of the present application relates to a visualizing probe for detecting and quantifying cGMP and a method of detecting and quantifying cGMP by using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cGMP-visualizing probe which can specifically bind to cGMP, thereby generatin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) is an intracellular second messenger which acts as a signal molecule in various biochemical reaction processes in living body. So far it has been revealed that various physiological processes such as relaxation of vascular muscle cells, photo transduction... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic representations of the structures of the cGMP-visualizing probe of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the response to 8-Br-cGMP in CHO-K1 cells expressing the cGMP-visualizing probes for the Examples of the present invention. (a) is a microphotograph of t... | 20050525 | 20080212 | 20060622 | 69611.0 | C12Q168 | 0 | PROUTY, REBECCA E | METHOD OF DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF CGMP BY USING A CGMP-VISUALIZING PROBE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,137,068 | ACCEPTED | Coated tablet formulation and method | A coated tablet formulation is provided which includes a medicament such as the DPP4-inhibitor, saxaglipitin or its HCl salt, which is subject to intra-molecular cyclization, which formulation includes a tablet core containing one or more fillers, and other conventional excipients, which tablet core includes a coating ... | 1. A coated tablet comprising a tablet core and a) an inner seal coating layer coated on the tablet core; b) a second coating layer comprising a medicament coated on the inner seal coating of the tablet core; and c) optionally an outer protective coating layer coated on the second coating layer of the tablet core. 2. T... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This application claims a benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/575,319, filed May 28, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to a coated tablet formulation which includes a tablet core coated with a medicamen... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The compound of the structure or its HCl salt, (hereinafter the above DPP4-inhibitor or saxaglipitin) is an orally active reversible dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitor, which is a therapeutic agent for treatment of Type-2 diabetes mellitus which is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention a coated tablet is provided which may include a medicament which is subject to intra-molecular cyclization, but is surprisingly stable under normal storage conditions, that is at 30° C. and 60% relative humidity. The coated tablet o... | 20050525 | 20110531 | 20051201 | 62168.0 | 15 | SHEIKH, HUMERA N | COATED TABLET FORMULATION AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,137,089 | ACCEPTED | Sensing system for detection and control of deposition on pendant tubes in recovery and power boilers | A system for detection and control of deposition on pendant tubes in recovery and power boilers includes one or more deposit monitoring sensors operating in infrared regions of about 4 or 8.7 microns and directly producing images of the interior of the boiler, or producing feeding signals to a data processing system fo... | 1. A sensing system for detection and control of deposition on pendant tubes in recovery and power boilers, comprising: at least one deposit monitoring sensor feeding signals to a data processing system for generating information about deposition on said pendant tubes to enable a distributed control system by which sai... | This is related to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/170,839 filed on Dec. 14, 1999 and to PCT/US00/33879 filed on Dec. 14, 2000 and further to U.S. Ser. No. 10/168,277 filed on Jun. 14, 2002, all entitled “Sensing System for Detection and Control of Deposition on Pendant Tubes in Recovery and Power Boilers”. The U.S... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In 1995, about 82% of the wood pulp consumed at US paper and paperboard plants was produced using the Kraft process. Although the proportion of pulp from this source is likely to decline as new processes come on line, it is expected that well over 50% of wood pulp production will... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, this invention provides a method of directly monitoring the depositions on recovery boiler pendant tubes. The invention includes a focal plane array camera capable of creating images in a particular range of infrared radiation that has low absorption by molecules in the... | 20050524 | 20081014 | 20051006 | 78165.0 | 2 | COUSO, YON JUNG | SENSING SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND CONTROL OF DEPOSITION ON PENDANT TUBES IN RECOVERY AND POWER BOILERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,137,169 | ACCEPTED | Surgical access system and related methods | A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operati... | 1. A system for accessing a surgical target site, comprising the steps of: a rector assembly having a plurality of blades releasably coupled to a handle assembly, said plurality of blades capable of being advanced simultaneously to said surgical target site while in a closed position and thereafter selectively opened t... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is an International Patent Application of and claims the benefit of priority from commonly owned and co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/506,136 (filed Sep. 25, 2003), the entire contents of which is hereby expressly incorporated by ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>I. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to stems and methods for performing surgical procedures and, more particularly, for a surgical target site in order to perform surgical procedures. II. Discussion of the Prior Art A noteworthy trend in the medical ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention accomplishes this goal by providing a novel access system and related methods which involve detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor throu... | 20050525 | 20070424 | 20060330 | 69711.0 | A61B132 | 2 | BOCKELMAN, MARK | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,137,224 | ACCEPTED | RFID device variable test systems and methods | Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide variable test techniques for RFID devices. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a radio frequency identification (RFID) test system includes an RFID reader adapted to provide an RF signal to an RFID device, wherein a signal level of ... | 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) test system comprising: an RFID reader adapted to provide an RF signal to an RFID device, wherein a signal level of the RF signal changes as the RFID device moves through a test region; and wherein a performance level of the RFID device is determined based upon the number of t... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and applications and, more particularly, to RFID device testing. BACKGROUND Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices are manufactured in many different types of configurations (e.g., RFID tags, RFID labels, RFI... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices are manufactured in many different types of configurations (e.g., RFID tags, RFID labels, RFID chips, RFID straps, or RFID inlays) and are increasingly utilized in a wide variety of applications. However, one challenge associated with RFID devices is ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide variable test techniques for RFID devices. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an RFID test system is disclosed that tests each RFID device by varying one or more test parameters as the RFID device travels throug... | 20050525 | 20080415 | 20061130 | 94544.0 | G06F1900 | 2 | LAU, TUNG S | RFID DEVICE VARIABLE TEST SYSTEMS AND METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,137,257 | ACCEPTED | Electronic access control device | An electronic access control device is disclosed comprising two microprocessors. The first microprocessor receives a wirelessly transmitted that is compared to a stored access code. If those two codes match, the first microprocessor transmits a special communication code to the second microprocessor. The second micropr... | 1. A method directed to an access control device for a vending machine cabinet, the access control device having a processor and a non-volatile memory for storing an access code, the method comprising the steps of: connecting to a communication port for accessing the non-volatile memory; sending a read signal through t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/885,998, filed Jul. 7, 2004, which is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/024,945, filed Dec. 19, 2001, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/760,062, f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An electronic access control device, such as an electronic combination lock or an electronic alarm system, allows the user to activate or deactivate the access control without the use of the conventional key and mechanical lock mechanism. With the development of microprocessor in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is a general object of the present invention to develop an electronic access control device which is easier to manufacture and more reliable to operate, and provides improved security to prevent tampering or unauthorized access. It is an object of the present invention to provide... | 20050525 | 20131119 | 20050929 | 67306.0 | 4 | SYED, NABIL H | Electronic access control device | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,137,262 | ACCEPTED | Multiple target tiles with complementary beveled edges forming a slanted gap therebetween | A target assembly composed of multiple target tiles bonded in an array to a backing plate of another material. The edges of the tile within the interior of the array are formed with complementary beveled edges to form slanted gaps between the tiles. The gaps may slant at an angle of between 10° and 55°, preferably 15° ... | 1. A target assembly, comprising: a backing plate; and a plurality of target tiles bonded to the backing plate with complementary beveled edges to form one or more slanted gaps between said tiles. 2. The target assembly of claim 1, wherein said one or more slated gaps are inclined with respect to normals of principal s... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to sputtering of materials. In particular, the invention relates to sputtering targets composed of multiple tiles. BACKGROUND ART Sputtering, alternatively called physical vapor deposition (PVD), is the most prevalent method of depositing layers of metals and relat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Sputtering, alternatively called physical vapor deposition (PVD), is the most prevalent method of depositing layers of metals and related materials in the fabrication of semiconductor integrated circuits. Sputtering is now being applied to the fabrication of flat panel displays (FPDs) based u... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, multiple target tiles are bonded to a backing plate with a slanted gap formed between complementary beveled edges of adjacent target tiles. The edges may slope at angle in range between 10° and 55°, preferably between 15° and 45° with respec... | 20050524 | 20080108 | 20061130 | 61555.0 | C23C1432 | 0 | MCDONALD, RODNEY GLENN | MULTIPLE TARGET TILES WITH COMPLEMENTARY BEVELED EDGES FORMING A SLANTED GAP THEREBETWEEN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C23C | 2,005 | |
11,137,757 | ACCEPTED | Rice-based snack chip and method of making same | A rice-based snack chip made from a dough including the dry ingredients of bumped rice kernels, long-grain pregelatinized rice flour, medium-grain course white rice flour and in which the bumped rice kernels are partially hydrated, bumped, partially dehydrated and fried as the chip is made. | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A method of making snack chips comprising: forming a dough by combining water and dry ingredients that are more than 50% by weight rice products including bumped rice kernels; sheeting the dough; cutting the sheeted dough into chip-size pieces; parbaking the chip-size pieces to remove some of the m... | The present invention relates to snack food chips and, in particular, to a dry mix, a dough, and a processed brown rice product for use in making rice-based snack chips and to methods for making same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The world of snack chips includes a wide variety of base materials, including, for example,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The world of snack chips includes a wide variety of base materials, including, for example, potatoes, corn, taro, sweet potatoes and cheese, to name a few. Prior to the present invention, however, the use of rice as the primary base material for a snack chip has eluded the snack ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention combines in water at least two different rice materials, together with other ingredients, to make a dough that can be sheeted, cut, parbaked and fried using presently existing equipment. The resulting chips are tasty, look appetizing, have the “crunch... | 20050524 | 20080826 | 20051006 | 65887.0 | 1 | TRAN, LIEN THUY | RICE-BASED SNACK CHIP AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 |
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