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11,137,797 | ACCEPTED | Intermodulation mitigation technique in an RFID system | When multiple readers for RF transponders have to be placed in close proximity, such as in adjacent lanes of a highway toll barrier, they can be set to operate at different frequencies. When signals from two adjacent ones of the readers interfere, the resulting signal includes interference terms whose frequencies equal... | 1. A transponder for receiving an interrogation signal from a reader at a first frequency and sending a response signal from the transponder at the first frequency, while mitigating interference effects from an interfering signal at a second frequency, the transponder comprising: an antenna for receiving an interrogati... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to radio frequency communication systems and more particularly to a method and apparatus to mitigate intermodulation effects for adjacent readers in RFID systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Fields of endeavor ranging from manufacturing to highway toll collection... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Fields of endeavor ranging from manufacturing to highway toll collection present a continuing challenge to monitor the movements of objects. There is thus a continuing goal to interrogate the location of objects in an inexpensive and streamlined manner. One example of an identific... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Thus, an unaddressed need exists in the art to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies associated with waveform distortion after detection of the downlink signals from adjacent readers. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and me... | 20050526 | 20090414 | 20080522 | 71028.0 | G08B1314 | 1 | TANG, SON M | INTERMODULATION MITIGATION TECHNIQUE IN AN RFID SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,138,087 | ACCEPTED | System and method for managing mail messages | A method for managing a plurality of mail messages that are sent and received, the method comprising obtaining a message information portion for each of the plurality of mail messages, associating a default priority interval with each of the plurality of mail messages, and generating and associating an existing priorit... | 1. A method for managing a plurality of mail messages that are sent and received, the method comprising: obtaining a message information portion for each of the plurality of mail messages; associating a default priority interval with each of the plurality of mail messages; and generating and associating an existing pri... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Applications entitled “System and Nethod for Message Prioritization”, Ser. No. 60/574,791, filed 27 May 2004 by Randy L. Canis which is herein incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electronic messaging... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Electronic messaging systems are well known in the art for providing its users with the means for electronic communication with other persons, whereby the users preferably communicate by sending mail messages in the form of electronic mail (i.e., e-mail). As of the date of the pr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The message prioritization system comprises a mail server connected to a mail client by a communication network. The message prioritization system sends and receives communications in the form of mail messages for its users. The mail server is an application that receives and proces... | 20050526 | 20141104 | 20060209 | 98440.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | BENGZON, GREG C | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MAIL MESSAGES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,138,097 | ACCEPTED | Compositions and methods for treating hair loss using non-naturally occurring prostaglandins | A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing prostaglandin F analogs. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth. | 1. A method of treating hair loss comprising administering to a mammal a composition comprising: A) an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of a prostaglandin F analog having a structure selected from the group consisting of pharmaceutically acceptable salts and hydrates of the structures above; biohydr... | This application is a divisional of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/774,557 filed on Jan. 31, 2001, which claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. § 119, of provisional application No. 60/193,645 filed on Mar. 31, 2000. This application claims the priority of each of these applications, and fully inc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hair loss is a common problem which is, for example, naturally occurring or chemically promoted through the use of certain therapeutic drugs designed to alleviate conditions such as cancer. Often such hair loss is accompanied by lack of hair re-growth which causes partial or full... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating hair loss. The methods comprise administering the compositions comprising specific prostaglandin analogs that interact strongly with hair-selective receptors, such as the FP receptor. The choice of prostaglandin analog ... | 20050526 | 20080617 | 20051006 | 72050.0 | 17 | BADIO, BARBARA P | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HAIR LOSS USING NON-NATURALLY OCCURRING PROSTAGLANDINS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,138,196 | ACCEPTED | Stent side branch deployment initiation geometry | A stent may include a side branch cell comprising a plurality of petals. Each petal may comprise struts and turns, and may have a longitudinal axis oriented at an angle to the stent longitudinal axis. Each petal may comprise a plurality of struts and at least one turn. For each petal, the width of a turn may be greater... | 1. A stent comprising a plurality of interconnected strut members defining a plurality of cells, a plurality of said interconnected strut members comprising a plurality of petals, the plurality of petals defining a side branch cell having a center, the side branch cell being shaped differently than other cells of the s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A stent is a medical device introduced to a body lumen and is well known in the art. Typically, a stent is implanted in a blood vessel at the site of a stenosis or aneurysm endoluminally, i.e. by so-called “minimally invasive techniques” in which the stent in a radially reduced configuration... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A stent is a medical device introduced to a body lumen and is well known in the art. Typically, a stent is implanted in a blood vessel at the site of a stenosis or aneurysm endoluminally, i.e. by so-called “minimally invasive techniques” in which the stent in a radially reduced c... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of interconnected strut members. A portion of the interconnected strut members comprise a plurality of petals arranged to define a side branch cell. A first petal comprises a petal strut and a turn. The petal strut has ... | 20050526 | 20130709 | 20061130 | 92540.0 | A61F206 | 0 | MCEVOY, THOMAS M | STENT SIDE BRANCH DEPLOYMENT INITIATION GEOMETRY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,138,251 | ACCEPTED | Backhaul congestion control for wireless communication networks | A wireless communication system (20) includes backhaul congestion control. Whenever congestion is detected on the backhaul, a flow control message sets a window size to a reduced window size to reduce or eliminate packet drops and to facilitate alleviating the congestion condition. A disclosed example includes detectin... | 1. A method of communicating, comprising: modifying an available backhaul receiver buffer space factor responsive to a determined backhaul traffic condition; and setting a backhaul window size for a subsequent backhaul transmission using the modified receiver buffer space factor. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising de... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention generally relates to telecommunications. More particularly, this invention relates to wireless communication systems. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART Wireless communication systems are in widespread use. Typical arrangements provide wireless communication capabilities to mobile stat... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention generally relates to telecommunications. More particularly, this invention relates to wireless communication systems. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention addresses the need for improving backhaul performance by avoiding congestion or minimizing the effects of congestion when it occurs. A disclosed example embodiment provides for responding to backhaul congestion conditions by changing the amount of attempted communicat... | 20050526 | 20141202 | 20061130 | 78317.0 | H04L1226 | 0 | GHOWRWAL, OMAR J | BACKHAUL CONGESTION CONTROL FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,138,403 | ACCEPTED | Electrochemical biosensor strip | An electrochemical biosensor strip has a base, an electrode system, an optional spacer and a cover. The electrode system is laid on the base. The spacer is laid on the electrode system and exposes a portion of the electrode system for electrical connection with a meter and a different portion of the electrode system fo... | 1. An electrochemical biosensor strip, comprising: a base; an electrode system laid on the base and a portion of the electrode system exposed for an electrical connection adapted to a meter and a predetermined portion of the electrode system exposed for applying of a test reagent; a cover cooperated with the base to fo... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to an electrochemical biosensor strip. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electrochemical biosensor strip that has a hydrophilic layer laid under a test reagent and excluded from an electrode system corres... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to an electrochemical biosensor strip. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electrochemical biosensor strip that has a hydrophilic layer laid under a test reagent and excluded from an electrode s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is to provide an electrochemical biosensor strip which has a hydrophilic layer for increasing a test reagent layer bond on a base strongly and which dose not locate corresponding to an electrode system for avoiding from interfering with signal tra... | 20050527 | 20080108 | 20061130 | 58156.0 | G01N33487 | 2 | NOGUEROLA, ALEXANDER STEPHAN | ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR STRIP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01N | 2,005 | |
11,138,595 | ACCEPTED | Medical tele-robotic system | A robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is w... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. (canceled) 14. (canceled) 15. (canceled) 16. (canceled) 17. (canceled) 18. (canceled) 19. (canceled) 20. (canceled) 21. (canceled) 22. (canceled)... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics used in the medical field. 2. Background Information There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stress disorders... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject matter disclosed generally relates to the field of robotics used in the medical field. 2. Background Information There is a growing need to provide remote health care to patients that have a variety of ailments ranging from Alzheimers to stre... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A robot that may include a camera and a monitor that are attached to a housing. The robot may also have a platform that is attached to the housing and coupled to a controller. The controller may be coupled to a broadband interface. | 20050525 | 20071218 | 20051027 | 75882.0 | 1 | MARC, MCDIEUNEL | MEDICAL TELE-ROBOTIC SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,138,722 | ACCEPTED | PWM switching power supply control methods | The solid state switching section of a high frequency PWM switching power supply may encounter problems in accurately regulating output power when the requested output power is above a threshold level, the threshold level typically being a high level approaching one hundred percent of the power of the sinusoidal AC pow... | 1. A method of regulating the power output level of a switching PWM power supply to supply a desired power output level in a range from a minimum to a maximum power output level, said method comprising: applying an AC sinusoidal input signal to a solid state switching section; controlling the solid state switching sect... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to methods for controlling a pulse width modulation (PWM) switching power supply. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART Pulse width modulation switching power supplies have various applications including the dimming of lamps. A lamp may be provided with power by a dimmer so t... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to methods for controlling a pulse width modulation (PWM) switching power supply. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A primary object of the present invention is to provide improved methods for controlling pulse width modulation switching power supplies such as sinewave dimmers. Other objects are to provide an improved control method for providing smooth and continuous output power adjustments thr... | 20050526 | 20070619 | 20061130 | 72646.0 | H05B4136 | 0 | TRAN, THUY V | PWM SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,005 | |
11,138,821 | ACCEPTED | Chip-stacked semiconductor package and method for fabricating the same | A chip-stacked semiconductor package and a method for fabricating the same are proposed. A chip carrier module plate including a plurality of chip carriers, and a heat sink module plate including a plurality of heat sinks are provided, wherein a plurality of through holes are formed around each of the heat sinks. First... | 1. A method for fabricating chip-stacked semiconductor packages, comprising the steps of: preparing a chip carrier module plate including a plurality of chip carriers, and mounting a first chip on a predetermined position of each of the chip carriers, wherein the first chips are electrically connected to the chip carri... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to chip-stacked semiconductor packages and methods for fabricating the same, and more particularly, to a chip-stacked semiconductor package for integrating a heat sink with stacked chips, and a method for fabricating the semiconductor package. BACKGROUND OF THE INVEN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The tremendous advancement of electronic industry leads electronic products to develop with multi-functionality and high performances to satisfy the packaging requirements such as high integration and miniaturization for semiconductor packages. In order to improve the performance... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In light of the foregoing drawbacks in the conventional technology, an objective of the present invention is to provide a chip-stacked semiconductor package and a method for fabricating the same, which can effectively integrate a heat dissipating structure in the multi-chip semicond... | 20050525 | 20080101 | 20060803 | 86357.0 | H01L2150 | 0 | STEVENSON, ANDRE C | CHIP-STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,138,933 | ACCEPTED | Electronic helmet | An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body. In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic system provides the user with a number of convenient functions and is operable from a wireless remote control. The components of the electronic system ... | 1. An electronic helmet, comprising: a helmet body having (i) a hard outer shell, (ii) a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such that a cavity is defined between the outer and the inner shells, the inner shell including suitable material configured to provide RF shielding, and (iii) shock-absorbent structure d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to protective helmets and, more particularly, to such helmets incorporating electronic systems. Helmets are used across a range of activities, to include skiing, bicycling, skydiving, waterskiing, to name just a few. Although helmet configurations vary... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to protective helmets and, more particularly, to such helmets incorporating electronic systems. Helmets are used across a range of activities, to include skiing, bicycling, skydiving, waterskiing, to name just a few. Although helmet configu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an electronic helmet that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body. In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic system provides the user with a number of convenient functions and is operable from a wireless ... | 20050526 | 20110823 | 20061214 | 65534.0 | A42B108 | 0 | SUTTON, ANDREW W | ELECTRONIC HELMET | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A42B | 2,005 | |
11,138,942 | ACCEPTED | Cyclic protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors | Novel cyclic compounds and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of protein tyrosine kinase-associated disorders such as immunologic and oncologic disorders. | 1. A method for the oral treatment of cancer, comprising the step of administering to a subject in need thereof an amount effective therefor of the compound or salts thereof. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the cancer is gastric cancer. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the cancer is breast cancer. 4. The method of c... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/378,373 filed Mar. 3, 2005, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/548,929 filed Apr. 13, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,596,746, which claims priority from provisional application No. 60/129,510 filed Apr. 15, 1999. The entire di... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs) are enzymes which, in conjuction with ATP as a substrate, phosphorylate tyrosine residues in peptides and proteins. These enzymes are key elements in the regulation of cell signaling including cell proliferation and cell differentiation. PTKs compr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides cyclic compounds of the following formula I and salts thereof, for use as protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors: where Q is: (1) a 5-membered heteroaryl ring; (2) a 6-membered heteroaryl ring; or (3) an aryl ring; optionally substituted with one or more g... | 20050526 | 20061226 | 20051229 | 90265.0 | 2 | LAMBKIN, DEBORAH C | CYCLIC PROTEIN TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,139,020 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for battery charging | A combination including a battery pack and a battery charger operable to supply a charging current to the battery pack. The battery pack includes a first battery terminal, a second battery terminal, and a battery cell having a present state of charge. The battery cell is coupled to at least one of the first battery ter... | 1. A combination comprising: a battery pack including a first battery terminal, a second battery terminal, a battery cell having a present state of charge, the battery cell being coupled to at least one of the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal; a battery microcontroller coupled to at least one of t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present patent application claims the benefits of prior filed co-pending U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/574,278, filed on May 24, 2004; Ser. No. 60/574,616, filed on May 25, 2004; Ser. No. 60/582,138, filed on Jun. 22, 2004; Ser. No. 60/582,728, filed on Jun. 24, 2004; Ser. No.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Cordless power tools are typically powered by portable battery packs. These battery packs range in battery chemistry and nominal voltage and can be used to power numerous tools and electrical devices. Typically, the battery chemistry of a power tool battery is either Nickel-Cadmi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some battery chemistries (such as, for example, Lithium (“Li”), Lithium-ion (“Li-ion”) and other Lithium-based chemistries) require precise charging schemes and charging operations with controlled discharge. Insufficient charging schemes and uncontrolled discharging schemes may prod... | 20050524 | 20080916 | 20060406 | 73789.0 | H02J700 | 2 | TSO, EDWARD H | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PULSE CHARGING OF A LITHIUM-BASED BATTERY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02J | 2,005 | |
11,139,189 | ACCEPTED | Electronic voting system and method with voter verifiable real-time audit log | A voting system and method with a voter verifiable real-time audit log is disclosed. The voting system includes at least one voting terminal operable to record a plurality of poll worker actions and a plurality of voter actions taken at the voting terminal. The voting system also includes at least one printer connected... | 1. A voting system comprising: at least one voting terminal operable to record a plurality of actions taken at said voting terminal; and at least one printer connected to said voting terminal and operable to print said actions on a printable medium so as to create a printed audit log in real-time as said actions are ta... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to voting systems, and more particularly to an electronic voting system in which a voter v... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to voting systems, and more particularly to an electronic voting system in which a voter verifiable audit log is printed in real-time as actions are taken at a voting terminal. 2. Description of Related Art In rece... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a voting system that includes one or more voting stations located within a voting precinct. Each of the voting station(s) comprises a voting terminal and an associated printer that is operable to print all of the actions taken at the voting... | 20050527 | 20080617 | 20061130 | 78811.0 | G07C1300 | 1 | LEE, SEUNG H | ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH VOTER VERIFIABLE REAL-TIME AUDIT LOG | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G07C | 2,005 | |
11,139,288 | ACCEPTED | Mobile commerce framework | A subscription-based system for providing commerce information for one or more mobile devices for one or more merchants. Some techniques employed feature a subscription-based method for presenting commercial resources to a mobile device. The method involves receiving mobile device user information relating to a geograp... | 1. A system for providing commercial resources for subscribers using a mobile device, the system comprising: a communication network for communicating with the mobile device; an application program executable on the mobile device, the application program configured for locating one or more of the commercial resources; ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application entitled “HOT-MERCHANT NETWORK (MOBILE-COMMERCE OR M-MERCHANT NETWORK)”, Application No. 60/574,988 filed May 26, 2004 by Randolph A. Jaramillo, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The growth of the use of cell phones and mobile devices has led to greater communication among individuals and companies. In addition to being used as communication devices for voice and text data, mobile devices can be also be used as scheduling devices by synchronizing the mobile device with co... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and techniques for subscription-based services using mobile devices. In one general aspect the disclosure relates to a system for providing commercial resources for subscribers using a mobile device. The system includes a communication network for c... | 20050526 | 20100406 | 20051201 | 83817.0 | 5 | GARG, YOGESH C | MOBILE COMMERCE FRAMEWORK | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,139,327 | ACCEPTED | Angled patch panel with cable support bar for network cable racks | A patch panel mountable to a network rack includes a patch panel frame and rack mounting plates. The frame forms a central section having a longitudinal width sized to fit within the network rack. The rack mounting plates are provided on opposite longitudinal ends of the central section and allow the panel to be mounte... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A patch panel having a plurality of openings for mounting communication connectors, the patch panel comprising: a frame having two rack mounting ends for mounting the patch panel to a network rack, wherein the frame includes a first plurality of openings located a first distance from a horizontal a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention Generally, the present invention relates to cable management devices for network equipment racks. In particular, the invention relates to an angled patch panel and cable support bar therefor. 2. Description of Related Art Cables, such as UTP, ScTP, coaxial and fiber opt... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention Generally, the present invention relates to cable management devices for network equipment racks. In particular, the invention relates to an angled patch panel and cable support bar therefor. 2. Description of Related Art Cables, such as UTP, ScTP, coaxial a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide an improved patch panel for a network rack that can provide better cable management without the need for a horizontal cable manager. It is another object of the invention to provide an improved patch panel that can accommodate greater port... | 20050527 | 20060103 | 20050929 | 59121.0 | 4 | NGUYEN, PHUONG CHI THI | ANGLED PATCH PANEL WITH CABLE SUPPORT BAR FOR NETWORK CABLE RACKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,139,357 | ACCEPTED | Hand-held pool cleaner | A hand-held, electrically-powered pool cleaner includes a body and a nozzle for suctioning pool water. The body has a filter, an impeller and motor, rechargeable batteries, and a handle for carrying the body and for maneuvering the nozzle along a surface being cleaned the surface. The impeller draws pool water through ... | 1. A hand-held submersible electrically-powered pool cleaner comprising: a nozzle; a toroidal body having: a carrying handle for carrying manipulating and directing the cleaner during use with the carrying handle being integrally formed from an upper portion of the toroidal body and an opening through the toroidal body... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This disclosure is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/948,031, filed Sep. 23, 2004; which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/282,883, filed Oct. 29, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,797,157, issued Sep. 28, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference in its en... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Pool cleaning apparatus are known for passing over the surfaces of pools to remove dirt and debris and filter the pool water. Such pool cleaning apparatus are typically bulky. A lightweight and hand-held pool cleaner would be advantageous to allow a user to easily manipulate the ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A highly portable hand-held pool cleaner is powered by rechargeable batteries, and includes body and intake nozzle for suctioning pool water. The body houses a filter, an impeller attached to an electric motor, and includes a handle for carrying the body and for manipulating t... | 20050527 | 20060613 | 20051222 | 69012.0 | 1 | PRINCE JR, FREDDIE GARY | HAND-HELD POOL CLEANER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,139,423 | ACCEPTED | Computer input/output (I/O) connector assembly having a security circuit disposed therein | A security circuit is disposed within the housing of an input/output (I/O) connector assembly that is configured to implement the functionality of a computer system I/O port. Thus, when the connector assembly is mounted on a computer system board the security circuit is mounted right along with the connector assembly. ... | 1. An input/output (I/O) connector assembly, comprising: a connector housing adapted to mount on a circuit board; an I/O connector disposed within the connector housing, the I/O connector defining a receptacle adapted to electrically couple to a peripheral device; a security circuit disposed within the connector housin... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to computer security and, more particularly, to an input/output (I/O) connector assembly within which an I/O security circuit is disposed. BACKGROUND Recently, personal computer (PC) and computer server use, in both the home and office environments, has become wid... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Recently, personal computer (PC) and computer server use, in both the home and office environments, has become widespread. This widespread use has also lead to increased concerns over data security. With the growth of the Internet, wireless communication technologies, and mobile computing, data s... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>An input/output (I/O) connector assembly is provided having an I/O security circuit disposed therein. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, an I/O connector assembly includes a connector housing, an I/O connector, and a security circuit. The connector housing is adapted to mount on a ... | 20050526 | 20080708 | 20061130 | 87329.0 | H05K500 | 0 | GUSHI, ROSS N | COMPUTER INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A SECURITY CIRCUIT DISPOSED THEREIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,139,784 | ACCEPTED | Change of direction device for hazardous items | The invention provides a “change of direction” device for use by a law enforcement technician. The device can be readily and easily attached to a building element and will allow the technician to pass a rope, wire or cable therethrough so that the rope, wire or cable can be pulled by the technician after one end has be... | 1. A change of direction device for use with a rope, wire or cable adapted to be connected to an item for pulling such item, comprising: an elongated, hollow shank member having a sharp end for penetrating a wall, an abutment plate at an end opposite said sharp end, and a pair of laterally opposed openings in a side wa... | The present invention relates to a change of direction device, a device which can be used by law enforcement agencies and/or armed forces to aid them in dealing with harmful items, in particular explosive devices and other items of a potentially dangerous nature. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Law enforcement agencies and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Law enforcement agencies and/or armed forces personnel are often faced with a task of dealing with potentially dangerous items, possibly of an explosive nature, or possibly of a toxic or other hazardous nature. Skilled technicians are highly trained to deal with such items, wheth... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a “change of direction” device which a technician can readily and easily attach to a building element and which will allow him or her to pass a rope, wire or cable therethrough so that the rope, wire or cable can be pulled by the technician after one... | 20050531 | 20080722 | 20060727 | 94500.0 | H02G108 | 0 | MARCELO, EMMANUEL MONSAYAC | CHANGE OF DIRECTION DEVICE FOR HAZARDOUS ITEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02G | 2,005 | |
11,139,984 | ACCEPTED | Branch prediction control | A processor 2 incorporates a branch prediction mechanism 14, 18, 20 which acts to predict branch outcomes for predicted type branch instructions. The processor also supports non-predicted type branch instructions which are ignored by the branch prediction mechanisms 14, 18, 20 and are not subject to prediction. The imp... | 1. Apparatus for processing data under control of a sequence of program instructions, said apparatus comprising: an instruction decoder operable to decode a plurality of differently encoded types of branch program instruction; a branch predictor operable to detect branch instructions within said sequence of program ins... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of data processing systems. More particularly, this invention relates to data processing systems including a branch prediction mechanism and the control of that branch prediction mechanism. 2. Description of the Prior Art It is kn... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of data processing systems. More particularly, this invention relates to data processing systems including a branch prediction mechanism and the control of that branch prediction mechanism. 2. Description of the Prior ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Viewed from one aspect the present invention provides apparatus for processing data under control of a sequence of program instructions, said apparatus comprising: an instruction decoder operable to decode a plurality of differently encoded types of branch program instruction; a bra... | 20050531 | 20100525 | 20061130 | 58054.0 | G06F900 | 0 | PARTRIDGE, WILLIAM B | BRANCH PREDICTION APPARATUS FOR REPURPOSING A BRANCH TO INSTRUCTION SET AS A NON-PREDICTED BRANCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,140,075 | ACCEPTED | Floor strip | A thin decorative thermosetting laminate of postforming quality is glued to a longitudinal carrier to form a floor strip. The laminate has a thermosetting resin as well as hard particles impregnated therein to increase the abrasion resistance of the laminate. The carrier generally has a cross section of a dilatation, t... | 1. A floor strip assembly to cover a gap between a first floor surface and second surface, the assembly comprising a longitudinal carrier comprising a rib extending along a longitudinal axis thereof, having a general T-shape profile, and a thermosetting laminate of postforming quality comprising hard particles which im... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 08/817,391, filed Apr. 25, 1997 and a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 09/986,414, filed Nov. 8, 2001, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of the In... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a process for the production of a floor strip such as a dilatation profile, a transition profile or a finishing profile. The present invention also relates to the features of the floor strip. 2. Description of the Related Art... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The purpose of the present invention is to provide a floor strip with improved abrasion resistance and features to overcome the problems in the art. According to the present invention it has quite surprisingly been possible to meet the above needs and bring about a process for the produ... | 20050531 | 20061219 | 20051006 | 58617.0 | 1 | KATCHEVES, BASIL S | FLOOR STRIP | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,140,387 | ACCEPTED | Endless wire container and method of using the same | A container for packaging and unwinding a coil of welding wire to allow an uninterrupted flow of the welding wire from one the container to another container. The coil of welding wire, including a coiled portion having a top and a bottom, a first extension of wire extending from the coil near the coil top to a feeding ... | 1. A container for packaging and unwinding a coil of welding wire to allow an uninterrupted flow of said welding wire from one said container to another said container, said coil of welding wire including a coiled portion having a top and a bottom, a first extension of said wire extending from said coil near said coil ... | The present invention relates to welding wire packaging and more particularly to welding wire package for use as an endless wire container such that the welding wire of multiple containers can be linked together to produce an uninterrupted flow of welding wire to a welding operation. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Welding ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>In the welding industry, tremendous numbers of robotic welding stations are operable to draw welding wire from a package as a continuous supply of wire to perform successive welding operations. The advent of this mass use of electric welding wire has created a need for large packages... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>The foregoing, and more will, in part, be obvious and, in part, be pointed out more fully hereinafter, in conjunction with a written description of preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a top, side perspectiv... | 20050527 | 20071218 | 20061214 | 60915.0 | B65H5500 | 1 | NGUYEN, JOHN QUOC | ENDLESS WIRE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65H | 2,005 | |
11,140,682 | ACCEPTED | Resistance welding fastener electrode | A welding assembly is provided for welding a fastener to an object such as a vehicle body panel. The assembly includes a weld gun having first and second electrodes movable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The first electrode includes a housing assembly. A pin is received in the h... | 1. A welding assembly for welding a fastener to an object, the assembly comprising: a weld gun having first and second electrodes movable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position, said first electrode including a housing assembly; a pin received in said housing assembly and movable in said... | This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/360,237 filed Feb. 6, 2003, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/902,378 filed Jul. 10, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,576,859 issued Jun. 10, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a weld gun for resistanc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a weld gun for resistance welding fasteners to a metallic object, and more particularly, this invention relates to a fastener detection sensor. Weld gun assemblies are used to resistance weld fasteners to metallic objects such as body panels for vehicles... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES <EOH>The present invention provides a welding assembly for welding a fastener to an object such as a vehicle body panel. The assembly includes a weld gun having first and second electrodes movable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The ... | 20050531 | 20071016 | 20051013 | 99485.0 | 2 | KERNS, KEVIN P | RESISTANCE WELDING FASTENER ELECTRODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,140,754 | ACCEPTED | Tonneau system latch | A tonneau system for a cargo box of a pickup truck having a framework. The framework having a cross bow member for supporting a cover and being positionable generally over the cargo box of the pickup truck. The tonneau system further includes a latch assembly pivotally coupled to the cross bow member. The latch assembl... | 1. A tonneau system for a cargo box of a pickup truck, said tonneau system comprising: a framework having a cross bow member for supporting a cover, said framework being positionable generally over the cargo box of the pickup truck; and a latch assembly having: a first portion pivotally coupled to said cross bow member... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to coverings for pickup trucks and, more particularly, relates to a latch for use with a foldable tonneau cover system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Tonneau covers have been used for a number of years to cover the cargo box of pickup trucks against dirt, deb... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Tonneau covers have been used for a number of years to cover the cargo box of pickup trucks against dirt, debris, and other environmental contaminants and to improve the aesthetic quality thereof. Originally, tonneau covers were designed by upholstery shops and typically made of ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the principles of the present invention, a tonneau system for a cargo box of a pickup truck is provided having advantageous construction. The tonneau system includes a framework having a cross bow member for supporting a cover. The framework being positionable generally... | 20050531 | 20070313 | 20061130 | 95799.0 | B60P702 | 0 | LYJAK, LORI LYNN | TONNEAU SYSTEM LATCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60P | 2,005 | |
11,140,891 | ACCEPTED | Gasket retainer | A gasket retainer is mounted on a connector body to hold a rounded conductive gasket in position around an open end of the connector body. The gasket retainer has an elongated body with an upper surface, a lower surface and a central open portion to form an outer peripheral portion, surrounding the central open portion... | 1. A gasket retainer comprising: an elongated body having an upper surface and a lower surface with a central open portion formed in the elongated body between the upper surface and the lower surface; an outer peripheral portion having two side edges and two end walls surrounding the central open portion; gasket retain... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to holding devices, and more particularly, to an improved holder or retainer for a gasket to more precisely and securely hold gaskets in place on a connector body to ensure proper alignment and insertion in a bezel or the like on an ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to holding devices, and more particularly, to an improved holder or retainer for a gasket to more precisely and securely hold gaskets in place on a connector body to ensure proper alignment and insertion in a bezel or the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide an improved gasket retainer. It is a particular object of the present invention to provide an improved gasket retainer for use with conducting gaskets. It is a further particular object of the present invention ... | 20050531 | 20070130 | 20061214 | 58950.0 | H05K500 | 0 | DINH, PHUONG K | GASKET RETAINER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,141,093 | ACCEPTED | Golf ball with spherical polygonal dimples | A golf ball includes an outer spherical surface and a plurality of dimples formed thereon. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the dimples in accordance to the invention have a polygonal perimeter and a substantially spherical, concave depression. The substantially spherical depression comprises a spherical d... | 1. A golf ball comprising: a substantially spherical outer surface, and a plurality of first dimples formed on the outer surface of the ball, wherein the perimeter of the first dimples comprises a regular polygon, and defines a concave, substantially spherical depression surrounded by a transitional area, wherein the t... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/077,090, filed on Feb. 15, 2002. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to golf balls, and more particularly, to a golf ball having improved dimples. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Golf balls generally include a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Golf balls generally include a spherical outer surface with a plurality of dimples formed thereon. Conventional dimples are depressions on the golf balls' surface that reduce drag and increase lift. Drag is the air resistance that opposes the golf ball's flight direction. As the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a golf ball with improved dimples. The present invention is also directed to a golf ball with improved aerodynamic characteristics. The present invention includes a golf ball comprising a spherical outer surface and a plurality of di... | 20050531 | 20081125 | 20051006 | 76969.0 | 1 | GORDEN, RAEANN | GOLF BALL WITH SPHERICAL POLYGONAL DIMPLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,141,228 | ACCEPTED | Detection of and compensation for stray capacitance in capacitive touch sensors | The present invention provides systems and methods for detecting stray capacitance in capacitive touch sensors. The existence of stray capacitance can lead to errors in touch detection and touch position determination. Such errors can be avoided or corrected when the stray capacitance is detected. Detecting stray capac... | 1. A method of detecting stray capacitance in a touch sensor system that includes a capacitive touch sensor having a resistive layer covering an active area, electronics coupled to a plurality of locations on the resistive layer for determining touch position based on currents flowing through the plurality of locations... | The present invention relates to capacitive touch sensors and to detecting and compensating for noise in capacitive touch sensors. BACKGROUND Touch input devices can provide a convenient and intuitive way for a user to interact with an electronic system such as a computer, video game, public information kiosk, automoti... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Touch input devices can provide a convenient and intuitive way for a user to interact with an electronic system such as a computer, video game, public information kiosk, automotive navigation system, and so forth. Many of these systems include displays positioned behind the touch sensor and in cl... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides methods of detecting stray capacitance in a touch sensor system that includes a capacitive touch sensor having a resistive layer covering an active area, electronics coupled to a plurality of locations on the resistive layer for determining touch position based on curr... | 20050531 | 20090728 | 20061130 | 72581.0 | G09G500 | 0 | RAINEY, ROBERT R | DETECTION OF AND COMPENSATION FOR STRAY CAPACITANCE IN CAPACITIVE TOUCH SENSORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,141,235 | ACCEPTED | Compositions comprising nebivolol | Nebivolol has been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such hypertension, congestive heart failure, arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction. The present invention features a pharmaceutical composition comprising nebivolol and at least one other active agent, wherein the at least on... | 1) A composition comprising nebivolol and at least one other active agent. 1) The composition of claim 1 wherein at least one of the other active agents is a cardiovascular agent. 2) The composition of claim 2 wherein the cardiovascular agent is selected from the group consisting of ACE inhibitors, ARB's, adrenergic bl... | This application is based on and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/577,423, Eric Davis, John O'Donnell, Peter Bottini, filed Jun. 4, 2004. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to compositions comprising nebivolol and one or more other active agent. More particularly, this invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hypertension is a major health concern in the US. Approximately 50 million Americans have elevated blood pressure defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP)≧140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≧90 mmHg. In addition, individuals with blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg or highe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention features a pharmaceutical composition comprising nebivolol and at least one other active agent. In a further embodiment, at least one of the active agents is a cardiovascular agent. In a further embodiment, the at least one cardiovascular agent i... | 20050531 | 20100928 | 20051208 | 83871.0 | 1 | WEBB, WALTER E | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NEBIVOLOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,141,348 | ACCEPTED | Angled mini arm having a clevis assembly | The present invention provides an extension arm apparatus with angled clevis operation to provide enhanced mechanical leverage. The clevis adjusts along a path angled relative to an axis of the device, which significantly boosts performance and can reduce the size of the apparatus. Upper and lower channels of the devic... | 1. An adjustable support apparatus, comprising: a first endcap having a first section for connecting to a mount, a second section connected to the first section, and a clevis receiving member connected to one or both of the first and second sections, the first endcap having a longitudinal axis therealong; a second endc... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, filed concurrently herewith and entitled “TAPERED MINI ARM HAVING AN ANTI-LOOSENING MECHANISM,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a device for use in connecting electronic and other user devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to compact and versatile extension arms on which electronic devices such as flat panel displays, keyboards, etc. can be mounted. In ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable support apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises first and second endcaps, first and second channels, and a clevis assembly. The first endcap has a first section for connecting to a mount, a second sectio... | 20050531 | 20090602 | 20061130 | 96288.0 | A47G2900 | 1 | MARSH, STEVEN M | ANGLED MINI ARM HAVING A CLEVIS ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47G | 2,005 | |
11,141,406 | ACCEPTED | Seals and a method of making seals | A seal and method of making seals utilises folds in order to form creases in a length of material such that the creases reinforce individual seal elements or surfaces whilst perforations or slots in a seal edge allow air leakage from one side of the seal element or surface to the other. Thus, air pressurisation can tak... | 1-19. (canceled) 20. A method of forming a seal element including the steps of taking a length of material and forming a number of creases to define a seal edge and characterised in that there is perforation of that length of material such that when formed there is a specific distribution of perforations above the seal... | The present invention relates to seals and more particularly to seals used between a static part and a rotating part such as a shaft in an engine. Seals, and in particular air seals, are required within gas turbine engines between static and rotating components. Typically, the seals prevent leakage of cooling air from ... | 20050601 | 20101109 | 20060202 | 71818.0 | B21D5384 | 0 | TAOUSAKIS, ALEXANDER P | SEALS AND A METHOD OF MAKING SEALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B21D | 2,005 | |||
11,141,422 | ACCEPTED | Calculation of enlargement parameter based on portion of training image | According to some embodiments, a set of images may be determined, including at least one training image and at least one image to be provided to a viewer. A reduced training image may be created based on the training image, and at least one enlarging parameter may be calculated based on a portion of the training image ... | 1. A method, comprising: determining a set of images, each image having a pixel width and a pixel height, wherein the set includes at least one training image and at least one image to be provided to a viewer; creating a reduced training image based on the training image, wherein at least one of the training image's pi... | BACKGROUND Image information may be transmitted from a one device to another device via a communication network. For example, a Personal Computer (PC) might send a stream of video images to a viewer at a remote PC via the Internet. Because the rate at which image information can be transmitted may be limited (e.g., by ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Image information may be transmitted from a one device to another device via a communication network. For example, a Personal Computer (PC) might send a stream of video images to a viewer at a remote PC via the Internet. Because the rate at which image information can be transmitted may be limite... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an image transmission system according to some embodiments. FIG. 2 is a flow chart of a method according to some embodiments. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a training engine according to some embodiments. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a system in ... | 20050531 | 20100309 | 20061130 | 79847.0 | G06K940 | 0 | DRENNAN, BARRY T | METHOD, APPARATUS, ARTICLE AND SYSTEM FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH IMAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,141,444 | ACCEPTED | Portable coordinate measurement machine with integrated line laser scanner | A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes a measurement probe having an integrated line laser scanner rotatably mounted thereon. | 1. A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) for measuring the position of an object in a selected volume, comprising: a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, said arm including a plurality of jointed arm segments, each arm segment including at least one position transducer f... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/366,678 filed Feb. 13, 2003 (now U.S. Pat. No. ______) and claims the benefit of provisional application Nos. 60/357,599 filed Feb. 14, 2002 and 60/394,908 filed Jul. 10, 2002, all of the contents of both provisional ap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates in general to coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) and in particular to portable CMM's having an articulated arm with an integrated line laser scanner. 2. Prior Art Currently, portable articulated arms are provided as a measuremen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, a portable CMM comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments with a measurement probe at one thereof with the measurement probe having a novel, integrated line laser scanner rotatably mounted thereon. In addition, in a preferred e... | 20050531 | 20060523 | 20051006 | 72296.0 | 2 | BUI, BRYAN | PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE WITH INTEGRATED LINE LASER SCANNER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,141,825 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for automatically determining a neural response threshold current level | Methods of automatically determining a neural response threshold current level include identifying one or more neural response signals at one or more corresponding stimulation current levels, identifying one or more non-response signals at one or more corresponding stimulation current levels, and analyzing a trend betw... | 1. A method of automatically determining a neural response threshold current level, said method comprising: identifying one or more neural response signals at one or more corresponding stimulation current levels; identifying one or more non-response signals at one or more corresponding stimulation current levels; and a... | BACKGROUND The sense of hearing in human beings involves the use of hair cells in the cochlea that convert or transduce acoustic signals into auditory nerve impulses. Hearing loss, which may be due to many different causes, is generally of two types: conductive and sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss occurs when the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The sense of hearing in human beings involves the use of hair cells in the cochlea that convert or transduce acoustic signals into auditory nerve impulses. Hearing loss, which may be due to many different causes, is generally of two types: conductive and sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss occ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Methods of automatically determining a neural response threshold current level include identifying one or more neural response signals at one or more corresponding stimulation current levels, identifying one or more non-response signals at one or more corresponding stimulation current levels, and an... | 20050601 | 20080311 | 20061207 | 69711.0 | A61B505 | 0 | BOCKELMAN, MARK | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING A NEURAL RESPONSE THRESHOLD CURRENT LEVEL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,141,866 | ACCEPTED | System for local monitoring | One embodiment of the present invention relates a method of monitoring. Position information related to a notification point is received. A mobile client determines a position of the mobile client. The position is compared with an area encompassing the mobile client. A message is transmitted in response to the position... | 1-50. (canceled) 51. A method of monitoring, comprising: receiving position information related to a notification point; determining a position of a mobile client by said mobile client; comparing said position with an area encompassing said notification point; transmitting a message in response to said position being w... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to monitoring, in particular the invention relates to monitoring of position. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART A wide variety of tasks are performed using vehicles. These tasks often include pickup and delivery of persons and/or goods. It is sometimes desirab... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to monitoring, in particular the invention relates to monitoring of position. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of the invention relates to a method of monitoring. The method includes receiving position information related to a notification point and determining a position of a mobile client by the mobile client. The method also includes comparing the position with an area enco... | 20050531 | 20060509 | 20050922 | 94411.0 | 1 | CHIN, GARY | SYSTEM FOR LOCAL MONITORING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,141,868 | ACCEPTED | Treatment of T-cell lymphoma using 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin | T cell lymphoma is treated by administering to a patient suffering from T cell lymphoma a therapeutically effective amount of 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin. Remission is observed in human patients, even with drug resistant T cell lymphoma at weekly dosages levels as low as 30 mg/m2. In general, the 10-propargyl-10-d... | 1. A method for treatment of T cell lymphoma comprising administering to a human patient diagnosed as having a T cell lymphoma a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin is substantially free of ... | This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/521,593, filed May 30, 2004, which application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This application relates to the use of a combination of 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin and in the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. 10-P... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This application relates to the use of a combination of 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin and in the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. 10-Propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin (“PDX” or “10-propargyl-10dAM”) is a member of a large class of compounds which have been tested and in some cases fo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, T cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is treated using PDX. Thus, in accordance with one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for the treatment of T cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma comprising administering to a patient suffering from lymphoma a... | 20050531 | 20091124 | 20051201 | 83824.0 | 2 | ANDERSON, JAMES D | TREATMENT OF T-CELL LYMPHOMA USING 10-PROPARGYL-10-DEAZAAMINOPTERIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,141,910 | ACCEPTED | Eye pillow | A reversible eye pillow provides a set of opposed sides, each formed of a continuous fabric panel that is resiliently stretchable. Each side includes peripheral portions that conform to and contact peripheral portions of a user's eye and a recessed portion that enables a user to open his or her eye with the eye pillow ... | 1. An eye pillow comprising a duality of fabric panels joined together to form opposed sides of said eye pillow and filled with a plurality of beads therebetween, each of said opposed sides conformable to a user's eye socket anatomy and including a recessed portion corresponding to each of said user's eyes when said ey... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to, and claims priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/576,204 filed Jun. 2, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention is related to orthopedic and ergonomic products... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Persons suffering from migraine and other headaches, sinus pain, tired and puffy eyes and the like, and persons recovering from cosmetic eye surgery and BOTO® treatments, frequently find it desirable to apply thermal treatment to the affected area, the facial region in the location of the eyes. T... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address these and other needs, and in view of its purposes, the present invention is directed to an eye pillow worn by a user to provide soothing comfort and relief. The eye pillow is formed of a duality of opposed fabric sheets that are joined together. The sheets form opposed s... | 20050601 | 20091013 | 20060216 | 96558.0 | A61F700 | 2 | SMITH, KAITLYN ELIZABETH | EYE PILLOW | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,142,105 | ACCEPTED | Methods, systems, and products for sharing content | Methods, systems, and products share content between a device and a media delivery device. The media delivery device includes a content sharing application stored in memory and a processor communicating with the memory. The processor sends a presence update message to indicate the media delivery device is active and av... | 1. A media delivery device, comprising: a content sharing application stored in memory and a processor communicating with the memory, the processor sending a presence update message to indicate the media delivery device is active and available to receive content; the processor receiving an invite, the invite requesting... | NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION A portion of this disclosure and its figures contain material subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, but otherwise reserves all copyrights whatsoever. BACKGROUND This ap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This application generally relates to communications and, more particularly, to sharing content in communications. Shared video streaming is popular among wireless users. Third generation networks allow two mobile devices (such as camera phones) to stream live video between each one another. The ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The aforementioned problems, and other problems, are reduced, according to the exemplary embodiments, using methods, systems, and products that share pictures, movies, and other content with a media delivery device. These exemplary embodiments describe how mobile user, using any device, may share co... | 20050531 | 20100216 | 20061130 | 70521.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | HOUSHMAND, HOOMAN | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND PRODUCTS FOR SHARING CONTENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,142,251 | ACCEPTED | Anti-constipation composition | An object of the present invention is to provide an anti-constipation composition containing a halogenated-bi-cyclic compound as an active ingredient in a ratio of bi-cyclic/mono-cyclic structure of at least 1:1. The halogenated-bi-cyclic compound is represented by Formula (I): where X1 and X2 are preferably both fluor... | 1-34. (canceled) 35. A method for relieving or preventing constipation in a constipated patient or cleansing the bowel of a patient, comprising administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the bi-cyclic and mono-cyclic tautomers of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-16,16-difluoro-PGE... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a novel therapeutic composition that contains halogenated bi-cyclic structures for treatment of constipation and use thereof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Prostaglandins (hereinafter referred to as PGs) is the name of the group of fatty acids which possess various physiol... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Prostaglandins (hereinafter referred to as PGs) is the name of the group of fatty acids which possess various physiological activities and contained in human and animal tissues and organs. PGs basically contain the prostanoic acid skeleton of the following formula: and some synth... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for treatment of constipation comprising bi-cyclic-halogenated compounds without substantive side effects such as stomachache caused by intestinal contraction. Accordingly, the bi-cyclic-halogenated compounds of the pres... | 20050602 | 20111206 | 20051006 | 83160.0 | 3 | GEMBEH, SHIRLEY V | ANTI-CONSTIPATION COMPOSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,142,349 | ACCEPTED | Dynamic water controller | An appliance control system is described for controlling a plurality of appliances. The system includes a control station located remotely from the appliances and having a control unit for controlling the plurality of appliances, at least one client station being associated with at least one of the plurality of applian... | 1. An appliance control system for controlling a plurality of appliances, the system comprising: a) a control station having a control unit for controlling the plurality of appliances, the control station being remotely located from the plurality of appliances; b) at least one client station connected to the control st... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/613,516 filed on Sep. 28, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a system and method for controlling a network of appliances. In particular, the invention relates to a system and method ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hot water is the leading cause of both scalds and hospital admissions for burns. This hot water includes tap water in sinks, bathtubs and showers. Each year approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the home due to scalding from excessively hot tap water. The majority o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a method and system for controlling a network of appliances. In at least one embodiment, the method and system of the invention may be used as a dynamic water controller for controlling water appliances in a household, nursing home or other similar environment... | 20050602 | 20090113 | 20060330 | 98788.0 | G05B1101 | 1 | STEVENS, THOMAS H | A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A NETWORK OF WATER APPLIANCES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G05B | 2,005 | |
11,142,722 | ACCEPTED | Internet protocol based 911 system | The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for initiating and handling an emergency IP request using an IP enabled device having GPS capability. The IP enabled device is monitored for one or more emergency criteria. If the emergency criteria are satisfied, global positioning data is obtained using th... | 1. A method for initiating an emergency Internet Protocol request using an Internet Protocol enabled device having Global Positioning Systems capability, the method comprising the steps of: monitoring software on the Internet Protocol enabled device for one or more emergency criteria; and obtaining global positioning d... | PRIORITY CLAIM This patent application is a continuation of and claims priority of patent application Ser. No. 10/690,346, filed on Oct. 21, 2003, and entitled INTERNET PROTOCOL BASED 911 SYSTEM, which is based on and claims priority of provisional patent application No. 60/441,632, filed on Jan. 21, 2003, and entitled... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are many systems for providing 911 services to cellular phones. But these systems are not designed to work in Internet Protocol (“IP”) or voice over IP (“VoIP”) systems. These systems do not have no way to match a location or address to an IP address because an IP address d... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides software applications that communicate with Global Positioning Systems (“GPS”) hardware embedded in Internet Protocol (“IP”) enabled equipment such that when the equipment is used to access emergency services by entering 911 or pressing an emergency ac... | 20050601 | 20080701 | 20060105 | 89755.0 | G06F1516 | 1 | PHAN, DAO LINDA | INTERNET PROTOCOL BASED 911 SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,142,856 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for expanding a tubular member | An apparatus for expanding a tubular member. | 1. An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member, comprising: a support member; a expansion device for radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular member movably coupled to the support member for longitudinal displacement relative to the support member; at least one pressur... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a division of U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 10/769,726, attorney docket number 25791.310, filed on Jan. 30, 2004, that was a division of U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 09/510,913, attorney docket number 25791.7.02, filed on Feb. 23, 2000, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to wellbore casings, and in particular to wellbore casings that are formed using expandable tubing. Conventionally, when a wellbore is created, a number of casings are installed in the borehole to prevent collapse of the borehole wall and to preve... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view illustrating the drilling of a new section of a well borehole. FIG. 2 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view illustrating the placement of an embodiment of an apparatus for creating a casing within the new section of the well bore... | 20050601 | 20081014 | 20050922 | 73786.0 | 2 | BOMAR, THOMAS S | APPARATUS FOR EXPANDING A TUBULAR MEMBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,142,950 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for preparing a biocompatible matrix | An apparatus and method of using the apparatus to prepare a biocompatible biodegradable matrix capable of supporting cells to form an implantable or engraftable surgical device. A matrix-forming fluid is contained within a chamber defined by top and bottom surfaces of a thermally conductive material and spacers definin... | 1. A biocompatible matrix having substantially symmetric reticulations, said matrix prepared by providing a matrix-forming fluid to an apparatus wherein the fluid is contained between a first thermally conductive surface and a second thermally conductive surface and has substantially uniform thickness, cooling the flui... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Divisional of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/091,849, filed on Mar. 6, 2002, incorporated by referenced in its entirety herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention is directed generally to an apparatus and method to prepare a biocompatible reticulated matrix that... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Skin is one of the largest organs in the body and covers substantially the entire body surface. Skin is composed of two main layers: the surface epithelium or epidermis, which contains keratinocytes as one type of epidermal cells, and the subjacent connective tissue layer or dermis, which contain... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is directed to an apparatus for the preparation of a biocompatible, biodegradable, matrix having substantially symmetrical reticulations to support cells inoculated thereon. The cells may be cultured skin cells for formation of an engraftable device for the surgical re... | 20050602 | 20081118 | 20051006 | 97480.0 | 1 | KETTER, JAMES S | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A BIOCOMPATIBLE MATRIX | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,142,955 | ACCEPTED | Manipulable interactive devices | A manually manipulable device adapted to present an individual characterisation to a user comprising a processor, a power source, a communications unit, a response generator, and a proximity sensor adapted to sense the close proximity of a similar device, such that a user can manipulate the device and generate a sensor... | 1. A manually manipulable device adapted to present an individual characterisation to a user comprising a processor, a power source, a communications unit, a response generator, and a proximity sensor adapted to sense the close proximity of a similar device, such that a user can manipulate the device and generate a sen... | This invention relates to a manually manipulable device, especially a device which is adapted to interact with a similar device or devices according to their relative locations so as to produce a sensory response for a user, such a device being especially suitable for educational or entertainment purposes. According to... | 20050602 | 20111115 | 20060928 | 59933.0 | G11C800 | 1 | GISHNOCK, NIKOLAI A | MANIPULABLE INTERACTIVE DEVICES | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |||
11,143,007 | ACCEPTED | System and method for attaching soft tissue to bone | Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be us... | 1. An anchor for securing a suture to bone, comprising: an anchor base adapted to be securely fixed into the bone; and a suture securing mechanism coupled to said anchor base and positioned proximally relative to said anchor base, the mechanism adapted to receive and secure a suture moved laterally into the mechanism. ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/576,477, filed on Jun. 2, 2004; 60/610,924, filed on Sep. 17, 2004; and 60/634,174, filed on Dec. 7, 2004; all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invent... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to medical devices and procedures. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices and methods for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. 2. Description of the Related Art There are several medica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is particularly suited for use in arthroscopic procedures, including but not limited to rotator cuff surgery. More broadly, it can be used in any procedure in which it is desired to fix a suture to a solid object without tying of knots, including not only arthr... | 20050601 | 20090908 | 20060105 | 94754.0 | A61B1756 | 3 | ANDERSON, GREGORY A | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,143,008 | ACCEPTED | Radio remote control for photographic equipment | A radio sync system for photographic equipment including a transmitter unit and a receiver unit. The transmitter unit utilizes a power-management scheme for keeping the transmitter unit in a low-power stand-by state except when an RF signal needs to be transmitted, and returning the transmitter unit back into the low-p... | 1. A radio sync system to be used between local and remote photographic: equipment, comprising: a. a transmitter unit having means for connection with a local photographic equipment and a housing for containing its internal electronics including a microprocessor, an input signal detector, a radio frequency (RF) transmi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the fields of photographic equipment and particularly radio transmitters and receivers for photographic equipment. 2. Description of the Prior Art Radio transmitters and receivers have been used for photographic equipment, including ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the fields of photographic equipment and particularly radio transmitters and receivers for photographic equipment. 2. Description of the Prior Art Radio transmitters and receivers have been used for photographic equipment... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a radio transmitter and receiver system for photographic equipment for triggering photographic strobe lighting remotely. One object of the present invention is to provide an improved radio sync that includes a transmitter (TX) unit and a receiver... | 20050601 | 20090203 | 20061207 | 70541.0 | G03B1700 | 0 | CHANG, FANG-CHI | RADIO REMOTE CONTROL FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,005 | |
11,143,037 | ACCEPTED | Double-wing wing nut anchor system and method | A system includes a back up wall and a veneer wall spaced from the back up wall. An anchor shaft has a first end secured to the back up wall, and a second free end of the shaft projects into a space between the back up wall and the veneer wall. A wing nut has a central barrel disposed on the shaft proximate the free en... | 1. A system, comprising: a back up wall; a veneer wall spaced from the back up wall; an anchor shaft having a first end secured to the back up wall and a second free end projecting into a space between the back up wall and the veneer wall; a wing nut having a central barrel disposed on the shaft proximate the free end ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to and benefit of: U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/581,039, filed Jun. 18, 2004; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/628,048, filed Nov. 15, 2004; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/628,047, file... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to apparatus for transferring horizontal loads between a back up wall and a veneer wall, and, more particularly, to a wing nut connecting an anchor shaft extending from the back up wall or other building support to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a system includes a back up wall and a veneer wall spaced from the back up wall. An anchor shaft has a first end secured to the back up wall, and a second free end of the shaft projects into a space between the back up wall and... | 20050602 | 20080826 | 20051222 | 83999.0 | 1 | KENNY, DANIEL J | DOUBLE-WING WING NUT ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,143,148 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for improving the performance of a host-based color printing system | A host-based color printing system having a color printing accelerator module that assists the host processor in order to speed up the rate at which color formatting tasks are performed by the host. The color printing accelerator module has an I/O interface that connects to a first I/O port of the host computer of the ... | 1. A color printing accelerator module for use with a host computer of a host-based color printing system, the accelerator module being configured to connect to a first input/output (I/O) port of the host computer, the host computer having a second I/O port for connection to a printer, the color printing accelerator mo... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the color printing industry, two types of color printing systems dominate, namely, host-based color printing systems and page description language (PDL)-based color printing systems. In host-based color printing systems, the host computer (e.g., a personal computer (PC)) rather than the p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the color printing industry, two types of color printing systems dominate, namely, host-based color printing systems and page description language (PDL)-based color printing systems. In host-based color printing systems, the host computer (e.g., a personal computer (PC)) rathe... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a method, apparatus and system for performing host-based color printing. The host-based color printing system of the invention comprises a host computer having at least first and second I/O ports, a color printing accelerator connected to the first I/O port of... | 20050602 | 20100601 | 20061207 | 68653.0 | G03F308 | 0 | YANG, QIAN | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF A HOST-BASED COLOR PRINTING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03F | 2,005 | |
11,143,194 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device having shared contact and fabrication method thereof | Semiconductor devices and methods of fabrication. A device includes a semiconductor substrate, a gate electrode insulated from the semiconductor substrate by a gate insulation layer, LDD-type source/drain regions formed at both sides of the gate electrode, an interlayer insulation layer formed over the gate electrode a... | 1. A method of forming a semiconductor device, comprising: forming at least one gate pattern on a substrate; forming a low-concentration source/drain region at a substrate located at both sides of the gate pattern through ion-implantation; forming a spacer having an etch selectivity with respect to the gate pattern at ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Divisional of U.S. Pat. No. 10/112,413, filed on Mar. 29, 2002, now pending, which claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 2001-35703, filed on Jun. 22, 2001, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. FIELD OF T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As semiconductor devices become highly integrated, a MOS transistor begins to have a source/drain region of shallow junction. In order to increase reliability of the MOS transistor, a technique of forming LDD-type source/drain regions has been widely used. A gate spacer is formed... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a semiconductor device which includes a semiconductor substrate, a gate electrode insulated from the semiconductor substrate by a gate insulation layer, LDD-type source/drain regions formed at both sides of the gate electrode, and an interlayer insulat... | 20050601 | 20060620 | 20050922 | 77782.0 | 1 | LEE, HSIEN MING | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING SHARED CONTACT AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,143,289 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and methods for performing computer system maintenance and notification activities in an opportunistic manner | The present invention concerns methods and apparatus for performing computer system maintenance and notification activities in an opportunistic manner during time periods identified by a user when the user expects not to be using the computer system. In methods and systems of the present invention, the user prioritizes... | 1. A signal-bearing medium tangibly embodying a program of machine-readable instructions executable by a digital processing apparatus of a computer system to perform operations for controlling computer system actions, the operations comprising: receiving a command entered with an input device of the computer system to ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application hereby claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) from copending provisional U.S. Patent Application No. 60/618,925 filed on Oct. 14, 2004 and assigned to the same assignee as the present application. This provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Modern computer systems, such as personal computers, require various maintenance tasks to be performed on a regular basis. These maintenance tasks include virus scanning, disk defragmentation, adware removal, database compaction, file backup, database encryption, updating of software installed on... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS <EOH>A first embodiment of the present invention comprises a signal-bearing medium tangibly embodying a program of machine-readable instructions executable by a digital processing apparatus of a computer system to perform operations for controlling computer system actions, th... | 20050601 | 20101012 | 20060511 | 67455.0 | G06F944 | 0 | KAWSAR, ABDULLAH AL | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING COMPUTER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND NOTIFICATION ACTIVITIES IN AN OPPORTUNISTIC MANNER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,143,410 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for reducing dielectric charging in MEMS structures | A Micro-Electro-Mechanical system (MEMS) device includes a doped semiconductor layer that is disposed outwardly from a substrate. The MEMS device further includes an insulation layer that is disposed outwardly from and in contact with the doped semiconductor layer. The MEMS device also includes a conductive membrane th... | 1. A semiconductor device, comprising: a doped semiconductor layer disposed outwardly from a substrate; an insulation layer disposed outwardly from and in contact with the doped semiconductor layer; and a conductive membrane disposed outwardly from the insulation layer by a distance that defines an air gap between the ... | FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to semiconductor devices and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus for reducing dielectric charging in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) structures. BACKGROUND Conventional Radio Frequency (RF) MEMS devices typically include a dielectric layer tha... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Conventional Radio Frequency (RF) MEMS devices typically include a dielectric layer that is formed over a metal conductor and a conductive membrane that is separated from the metal conductor and the dielectric layer by an air gap. In operation, when an appropriate voltage is applied between the c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS <EOH>In one example embodiment, a semiconductor device comprises a doped semiconductor layer that is disposed outwardly from a substrate. The semiconductor device further comprises an insulation layer that is disposed outwardly from and in contact with the doped semiconductor l... | 20050601 | 20090106 | 20061207 | 76000.0 | H01L2122 | 0 | VU, DAVID | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING DIELECTRIC CHARGING IN MEMS STRUCTURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,143,664 | ACCEPTED | LIght-emitting semiconductor device using group III nitrogen compound | A light-emitting semiconductor device (10) consecutively includes a sapphire substrate (1), an AlN buffer layer (2), a silicon (Si) doped GaN n+-layer (3) of high carrier (n-type) concentration, a Si-doped (Alx3Ga1-x3)y3In1-y3N n+-layer (4) of high carrier (n-type) concentration, a zinc (Zn) and Si-doped (Alx2Ga1-x2)y2... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A semiconductor light emitting device comprising: an n-type clad layer consisting of a gallium nitride based compound semiconductor; an active layer consisting of a gallium nitride based compound semiconductor, said active layer being made from a material having a band gap energy smaller than that ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light-emitting semiconductor device that emits blue light and uses a group III nitrogen compound. 2. Description of the Prior Art It has been known that an aluminum gallium indium nitride (AlGaInN) compound semiconductor may be use... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light-emitting semiconductor device that emits blue light and uses a group III nitrogen compound. 2. Description of the Prior Art It has been known that an aluminum gallium indium nitride (AlGaInN) compound semiconducto... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to solve the above problem and improve the luminous intensity of the LED of AlGaInN semiconductor, or obtain enough spectrum to emit a purer blue light. According to the first aspect of the invention, there is provided a light-emitting semico... | 20050603 | 20061121 | 20051013 | 72911.0 | 1 | TRAN, MINH LOAN | LIGHT-EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE USING GROUP III NITROGEN COMPOUND | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,143,710 | ACCEPTED | Integrated trading information processing and transmission system for exempt securities | The present invention provides a system for processing and transmitting trading information incorporating (a) a risk analytic module using the latest market prices and data provided by the other two modules, (b) an auction module comprising a private asset auction functionality and a two way trader workstation capabili... | 1. A system for monitoring and transacting exempt securities via a global information network, comprising: an asset analytic software module for statistically analyzing at least one asset; an asset trak software module for collecting at least one of price and marketing data on the at least one asset being analyzed; and... | This application claims the benefit of the priority under 35 USC §§119 and 120 of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/576,428 filed Jun. 3, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a risk/valuation an... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a risk/valuation analytics system combined with a financial asset trading information processing and transmission system for conducting electronic transactions, and optionally tracking asset portfolios, executable on a gl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address the shortcomings of the current methods of trading in exempt securities and unlisted assets, and to provide full digital sourcing, delivery, reporting and settlement for all alternative and exempt assets, the present invention provides, in a computer network enabling comm... | 20050603 | 20090428 | 20051222 | 98478.0 | 1 | MAGUIRE, LINDSAY M | INTEGRATED TRADING INFORMATION PROCESSING AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR EXEMPT SECURITIES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,143,887 | ACCEPTED | Methods and compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders | The present invention is directed to a novel methods and compositions for the therapeutic intervention in hyperphenylalaninemia. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for treating various types of phenylketonurias using compositions comprising BH4. Combination therapies of BH4 and othe... | 1. A method for treating classic severe phenylketonuria (PKU) in a subject comprising administering to said subject a protein-restricted diet in combination with a composition comprising tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) or a precursor or derivative thereof, wherein the combined administration of the protein-restricted diet an... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/991,573, which was filed on Nov. 17, 2004 and which claimed the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/520,767, which was filed Nov. 17, 2003. The entire disclosu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field The present invention is generally directed to the therapeutic intervention of metabolic disorders, particularly those involving amino acid metabolism. More particularly, the present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the treatment of phenylketonuria, vascular diseases... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention describes intervention in metabolic disorders, particularly those involving amino acid metabolism. More particularly, the present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the treatment of subjects exhibiting elevated phenylalanine levels, for example, subj... | 20050601 | 20090728 | 20060223 | 59706.0 | A61K31525 | 6 | BETTON, TIMOTHY E | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,144,176 | ACCEPTED | Node-to node messaging transceiver network with dynamec routing and configuring | The invention is a system operating on a reference frequency. The system comprises a plurality of at least three nodes. Each node hands off a message received from another node to a subsequent node. Each of the nodes comprises a transceiver receiving a message on the reference frequency from another node and transmitti... | 1. A system comprising a plurality of at least three nodes including an intermediate node for handing off the message from one node of the system to another node of the system, an originating node for providing the message to one of the intermediate nodes, and a destination node for receiving the message from one of th... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to multilevel networks and, in particular, to a wireless network of intelligent transceiver nodes which employ local processing and node-to-node data messaging to hand off messages from an origination point to a destination point. 2. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to multilevel networks and, in particular, to a wireless network of intelligent transceiver nodes which employ local processing and node-to-node data messaging to hand off messages from an origination point to a destinatio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide a low cost, multi-node system which hands off messages from node-to-node; a system of nodes which hands off messages and provides implicit and/or explicit acknowledgment of the hand off; a flexible, adaptable multi-node system which is ap... | 20050603 | 20100126 | 20051013 | 60633.0 | 1 | GESESSE, TILAHUN | NODE-TO NODE MESSAGING TRANSCEIVER NETWORK WITH DYNAMIC ROUTING AND CONFIGURING | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,144,208 | ACCEPTED | Frame structures for a wireless communication system with multiple radio technologies | Frame structures and transmission techniques for a wireless communication system are described. In one frame structure, a super-frame includes multiple outer-frames, and each outer-frame includes multiple frames, and each frame includes multiple time slots. The time slots in each super-frame are allocated for downlink ... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a first modulator to generate a first waveform in accordance with a first radio technology; a second modulator to generate a second waveform in accordance with a second radio technology; and a multiplexer to multiplex the first waveform onto a first time slot and to multiplex the second wave... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY UNDER 35 U.S.C. §119 The present Application for Patent claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/577,083, entitled “FLO-TDD physical layer,” filed Jun. 4, 2004, assigned to the assignee hereof, and expressly incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND I. Field The present invention rela... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>I. Field The present invention relates generally to communication, and more specifically to data transmission in a wireless communication system. II. Background Wireless communication systems are widely deployed to provide various communication services such as voice, packet data, multi-media bro... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Frame structures and transmission techniques that can provide good performance for different types of transmission in a wireless communication system are described herein. The frame structures and transmission techniques may be used for various radio technologies such as W-CDMA, Orthogonal Frequency... | 20050602 | 20110405 | 20060126 | 61619.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | LEE, JOHN J | FRAME STRUCTURES FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,144,577 | ACCEPTED | Adhesive enhancing support bra | An adhesive bra element comprising a support member having an outer surface and an inner surface, and comprising at least one of a foam and a gel, an adhesive layer disposed over a substantial area of the inner surface of the support member, wherein the bra element includes a shaped cup portion and an upper extension p... | 1. An adhesive bra element comprising: a support member having an outer surface and an inner surface, and comprising at least one of a foam and a gel; and an adhesive layer disposed over at least substantial area of said inner surface of said support member; wherein said support member is formed as a shaped cup portion... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an adhesive bra and, in particular, to an adhesive bra that provides support and enhancement for a user's breasts. It is desirable in the selection of undergarments to have a bra which provides both support and enhancement to the shape of the user's breasts. It is a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an adhesive bra and, in particular, to an adhesive bra that provides support and enhancement for a user's breasts. It is desirable in the selection of undergarments to have a bra which provides both support and enhancement to the shape of the user's brea... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the principles of the present invention, the above and other objectives are realized in an adhesive bra element comprising a support member having an outer surface and an inner surface and comprising at least one of a foam or a gel, and an adhesive layer disposed ... | 20050603 | 20071009 | 20061207 | 57841.0 | A41C300 | 1 | HALE, GLORIA M | ADHESIVE ENHANCING SUPPORT BRA | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A41C | 2,005 | |
11,144,703 | ACCEPTED | Parallel data path architecture for high energy efficiency | Provided is a parallel data path architecture for high energy efficiency. In this architecture, a plurality of parallel process units and a plurality of function units of the process units are controlled by instructions and processed in parallel to improve performance. Also, since only necessary process units and funct... | 1. A parallel data path architecture of a process unit array including a plurality of process units, each of the process units comprising: an instruction register that receives a reset signal, synchronizes an instruction transmitted through an instruction bus with a first clock signal, and stores the instruction; an in... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 2004-97665, filed Nov. 25, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a parallel data ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a parallel data path architecture that improves the energy efficiency of a processor. 2. Discussion of Related Art A data path is a very important block to operations and signal processing and determines the performance of a processor (MP... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a parallel data path architecture for high energy efficiency, which improves the performance of a processor and also reduces power dissipation. One aspect of the present invention is to provide a parallel data path architecture of a process unit ... | 20050606 | 20081202 | 20060525 | 59335.0 | G06F1500 | 0 | HUISMAN, DAVID J | ENERGY-EFFICIENT PARALLEL DATA PATH ARCHITECTURE FOR SELECTIVELY POWERING PROCESSING UNITS AND REGISTER FILES BASED ON INSTRUCTION TYPE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,144,820 | ACCEPTED | Connection assembly used for connection between a fuel nozzle and a filling hose | A connection assembly has a male connector, a first engaging ring securely mounted on the male connector, a female connector and a second engaging ring securely received in the female connector. The first engaging ring has first claws formed to abut a periphery defining the second annular groove formed on the female co... | 1. A connection assembly for connecting a filling hose to a fuel nozzle, the connection assembly comprising: a male connector having a bore defined through the male connector, an inner threading formed inside the bore for connection with the filling hose, a hollow extension extending from the male connector and having ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection assembly, and more particularly to a connection assembly used for connection between a fuel nozzle and a filling hose to facilitate separation between the fuel nozzle and the filling hose when the fuel nozzle encounters ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection assembly, and more particularly to a connection assembly used for connection between a fuel nozzle and a filling hose to facilitate separation between the fuel nozzle and the filling hose when the fuel nozzle... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a connection assembly having a male connector and a female connector. The male connector further has a first engaging ring mounted around the male connector and the female connector has a second engaging ring received insi... | 20050606 | 20070710 | 20070104 | 64930.0 | F16L3700 | 0 | KEE, FANNIE C | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY USED FOR CONNECTION BETWEEN A FUEL NOZZLE AND A FILLING HOSE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F16L | 2,005 | |
11,144,885 | ACCEPTED | Rotary knife with improved drive transmission | A rotary knife with an improved drive transmission. The knife includes a tubular handle assembly, an annular blade, a blade housing, a pneumatic motor, and a drive transmission assembly. The transmission includes a drive or pinion gear, a drive shaft, and a connector assembly that inhibits axial movement of the pinion ... | 1. A rotary knife operable from a source of high pressure air, comprising: a) a tubular handle assembly; b) an annular blade having a blade edge at a first axial end and gear teeth formed around a perimeter of a second axial end; c) a blade housing coupled to the tubular handle assembly that supports the annular blade ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention concerns a rotary trimming knife for use in the meat industry and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a pneumatic rotary knife with an improved transmission that inhibits axial movement of a drive gear by the force of air pressure. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIO... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>U.S. Pat. No. 4,170,063 to Bettcher (herein “the '063 patent”) discloses a rotary knife having a removable blade. The '063 patent is assigned to Bettcher Industries, the assignee of the present invention. The '063 patent discloses a hand knife having a ring-like rotary blade that... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention concerns a rotary knife with an improved drive transmission that is operable from a source of high pressure air. The knife includes a tubular handle assembly, an annular blade, a blade housing, a pneumatic motor, and a drive transmission assembly. The annular b... | 20050603 | 20070424 | 20060223 | 92571.0 | B26B700 | 0 | RACHUBA, MAURINA T | ROTARY KNIFE WITH IMPROVED DRIVE TRANSMISSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B26B | 2,005 | |
11,145,049 | ACCEPTED | Laundry retention device | The invention is directed to a laundry retaining device comprising a strap and a bag. The strap is suitable for retaining larger articles of clothing that have openings to pass the strap through, such as shirts and shorts. The bag, preferably a mesh bag, retains smaller articles of clothing or articles that do not have... | 1. A method of laundering articles of clothing comprising: (a) securing the articles of clothing to be laundered on a laundry retention device comprising: (i) a strap having opposing strap ends; (ii) a fastener for releasably connecting said opposing strap ends; and (iii) a bag having an opening and a closure to close ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10/178,467 filed Jun. 24, 2002, which is a continuation application of Ser. No. 09/901,449 filed on Jul. 9, 2001. INTRODUCTION The invention is directed to a laundry retention device comprising a strap and a bag. The device... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To launder sets of clothing for a group of individuals, such as athletic uniforms, it is necessary to group each set of clothes so that it can be returned to the proper individual. To efficiently launder several sets of clothes at once, a retention device is needed to keep each s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a device for retaining laundry comprising a strap having opposing strap ends with a fastener to releasably connect the strap ends and a bag, the bag having an opening and a closure to close the opening. The bag is attached to the strap. The strap retains clo... | 20050603 | 20071002 | 20051020 | 63387.0 | 1 | ADHLAKHA, RITA P | LAUNDRY RETENTION DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,145,125 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for identifying and characterizing errant electronic files | A computer system includes a, server having a memory connected thereto. The server is adapted to be connected to a network to permit remote storage and retrieval of data files from the memory. A file identification application is operative with the server to identify errant files stored in the memory. The file identifi... | 1-58. (canceled) 59. A computer-implemented method for identifying and characterizing stored electronic files, said method comprising: processing a file from a computer storage medium using an algorithm to generate an identification value determined by processing contents of the file using the algorithm; comparing the ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/132,093, filed Apr. 30, 1999; 60/142,332, filed Jul. 3, 1999; and 60/157,195, filed Sep. 30, 1999. These applications are specifically incorporated by reference herein in their... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to electronic files stored on computers, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for identifying and characterizing errant electronic files stored on computer storage devices. 2. Description of Related Art The use of... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method and apparatus are provided for identifying and characterizing files electronically stored on a computer storage device. More particularly, an embodiment of the invention further comprises a computer system that incl... | 20050603 | 20100713 | 20051013 | 75398.0 | 4 | PICH, PONNOREAY | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CHARACTERIZING ERRANT ELECTRONIC FILES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,145,391 | ACCEPTED | System and method for monitoring and maintaining a wireless device | A system is disclosed in which a wireless device is monitored and maintained over a network. One embodiment of the system comprises a wireless device including: a service to maintain data objects, provide messaging capability, and provide data access capability on behalf of a user of the wireless device; and a rules en... | 1. A wireless device, comprising: a service to maintain data objects, provide messaging capability, and provide data access capability on behalf of a user of the wireless device; and a rules engine communicatively coupled to the service to execute a set of rules transmitted to the wireless device from a server, the set... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of network data services. More particularly, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for monitoring and maintaining a wireless device. 2. Description of the Related Art A variety of wireless data processing devices have been int... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of network data services. More particularly, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for monitoring and maintaining a wireless device. 2. Description of the Related Art A variety of wireless data processing devices h... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A system is disclosed in which a data processing device is monitored and maintained over a network. One embodiment of the system comprises a wireless device including: a service to maintain data objects, provide messaging capability, and provide data access capability on behalf of a user of the wire... | 20050603 | 20110628 | 20061207 | 70114.0 | H04L900 | 2 | TRAN, CONGVAN | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MAINTAINING A WIRELESS DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,145,494 | ACCEPTED | Variants of vascular endothelial cell growth factor, their uses, and processes for their production | The present invention involves the preparation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) variants which provide materials that are selective in respect of binding characteristics to the kinase domain region and the FMS-like tyrosine-kinase region, respectively KDR and FLT-1. The respective KDR and FLT-1 receptors ar... | 1. An isolated nucleic acid sequence comprising a sequence that encodes a vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) variant wherein said variant comprises mutations in the Kinase domain region (KDR) and/or the FMS-like Tyrosine Kinase region (FLT-1). 2. The DNA sequence according to claim 1 wherein said variant co... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of (provisional) patent application Ser. No. 60/002,827 filed 25 Aug. 1995, for which priority benefit is hereby claimed. This application contains subject matter related to patent application U.S. Ser. No. 389,722, filed 4 Aug. 1989 (Attorney Docket 586P2)... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>VEGF is a naturally occurring compound that is produced in follicular or folliculo-stellate cells (FC), a morphologically well characterized population of granular cells. The FC are stellate cells that send cytoplasmic processes between secretory cells. Several years ago a hepari... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The objects of this invention, as defined generally supra, are achieved by the provision of a vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) variant having mutations in the Kinase domain region (KDR) and/or the FMS-like Tyrosine-Kinase region (FLT-1), said variants exhibiting modifi... | 20050603 | 20080923 | 20060202 | 97110.0 | A61K3818 | 0 | KAUFMAN, CLAIRE M | VARIANTS OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELL GROWTH FACTOR, THEIR USES, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,145,584 | ACCEPTED | Electronic percussion instrumental system and percussion detecting apparatus therein | An object of the present invention is to provide a percussion detecting apparatus, which is excellent in percussion feeling, and the percussion sounds of which are very small, in electronic percussion instrumental system. The percussion detecting apparatus is provided with a head prepared from a net-like raw material c... | 1. A percussion detecting apparatus in electronic percussion instrumental system comprising: a head the percussion surface of which is composed of a net-like raw material; and a percussion detecting means being in contact with the center position of said head and detecting percussion with respect to said head as electr... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic percussion instrumental system and a percussion detecting apparatus in the electronic percussion instrumental system, and more particularly to an electronic percussion instrumental system which simulates a percussion in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic percussion instrumental system and a percussion detecting apparatus in the electronic percussion instrumental system, and more particularly to an electronic percussion instrumental system which simulates a p... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above involved in the prior art. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a percussion detecting apparatus provided with a head as the percussion surface which is excellent in p... | 20050606 | 20080610 | 20051013 | 84267.0 | 3 | DONELS, JEFFREY | ELECTRONIC PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL SYSTEM AND PERCUSSION DETECTING APPARATUS THEREIN | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,145,662 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for determining traffic information traffic profiles | A method of determining traffic information for a mobile vehicle includes receiving a plurality of service requests at a call center from a telematics unit via a wireless connection. The service request includes time, date, and vehicle location data. A database of the received service requests is compiled. A plurality ... | 1. A method of determining a traffic profile, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of service requests at a call center from a telematics unit via a wireless connection, the service request including time, date, and vehicle location data; compiling a database of the received service requests; determining a plur... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to data transmissions over a wireless communication system. More specifically, the invention relates to a strategy for determining traffic information traffic profiles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many passenger vehicles now incorporate an integrated communication... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many passenger vehicles now incorporate an integrated communication system, such as a Mobile Vehicle Communication Units (MVCU), providing a variety of fee-based subscription services in a mobile environment. The MVCU is typically a vehicle telematics device including a cellular ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the invention provides a method of determining traffic conditions for a mobile vehicle. The method includes receiving a plurality of service requests at a call center from a telematics unit via a wireless connection. The service request includes time, date, and vehicle... | 20050606 | 20100302 | 20061228 | 95321.0 | H04M1500 | 0 | ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TRAFFIC INFORMATION TRAFFIC PROFILES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,145,750 | ACCEPTED | System and method for providing intelligence centers | Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system comprising a content repository, a communication portal developer, a content manager, and an analytic engine. The content repository is adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium. The communication portal developer includes at least one wi... | 1. A system, comprising: a content repository adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium; a communication portal developer, including at least one wizard to create a plurality of customizable portals without coding software, each customizable portal being accessible to one or more selecte... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/577,357 entitled “System and Method for Providing a Marketing and Sales Intelligence Center,” filed Jun. 4, 2004, under 35 U.S.C. 119(e), which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECH... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Useful and desired information can be easily lost within large quantities of available data. Much of the available data can quickly become obsolete in a fast-changing environment, or is not directly on point. Various document management, content management or knowledge management engines are used... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One aspect of this disclosure relates to a system. Various system embodiments include a content repository, a communication portal developer, a content manager, and an analytic engine. The content repository is adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium. The communicat... | 20050606 | 20100810 | 20051215 | 90946.0 | 2 | CHBOUKI, TAREK | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INTELLIGENCE CENTERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,146,511 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for transmitting an information signal in a multiple antenna communication system | Methods and systems are provided for transmitting a plurality of information signals in a multiple antenna communication system. One or more information signals are coded using a plurality of coders to generate the plurality of coded information signals and an Inverse Fast Fourier Transformation is performed on each of... | 1. A method for transmitting an information signal in a multiple antenna communication system, comprising the steps of: separating said information signal into K signals; performing an Inverse Fast Fourier Transformation on said K signals to generate a signal comprising K different frequencies; and transmitting said si... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/849,089, entitled “Increased Data Communication Capacity of a High Rate Wireless Network,” which itself claims priority of European Patent Application No. 00303793.4, filed on May 5, 2000, each of which are... | 20050607 | 20111018 | 20051013 | 94626.0 | 1 | BEAMER, TEMICA M | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSMITTING AN INFORMATION SIGNAL IN A MULTIPLE ANTENNA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||||
11,146,568 | ACCEPTED | Transflective liquid crystal display | A transflective liquid crystal display having a plurality of pixels, each pixel having a plurality of color sub-pixels, each sub-pixel having a transmission area associated with a first charge storage capacitance and a reflection area associated with a second storage capacitance. In the sub-pixel, a data line, a first ... | 1. A liquid crystal display device having an array of pixels, the liquid crystal operable in a first state and in a second state, said display device comprising: a first substrate having a common electrode; a second substrate having a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of data lines and a plurality of common lines; t... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a liquid crystal display panel and, more particularly, to a transflective-type liquid crystal display panel. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Due to the characteristics of thin profile and low power consumption, liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are widely used ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Due to the characteristics of thin profile and low power consumption, liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are widely used in electronic products, such as portable personal computers, digital cameras, projectors, and the like. Generally, LCD panels are classified into transmissive, ref... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and a pixel structure to improve the viewing quality of a transflective-type liquid crystal display. The pixel structure of a pixel in the liquid crystal display comprises a plurality of sub-pixel segments. Each of the sub-pixel segments compr... | 20050607 | 20071023 | 20061207 | 63245.0 | G09G336 | 1 | CHUNG, DAVID Y | TRANSFLECTIVE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,146,574 | ACCEPTED | Cleaning method and solution for cleaning a wafer in a single wafer process | The present invention is a method of use of a novel cleaning solution in a single wafer cleaning process. According to the present invention the method involves using a cleaning solution in a single wafer mode and the cleaning solution comprises at least ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), water (H2O)... | 1. A method, comprising: cleaning a reclaimed semiconductor wafer by a batch process; and cleaning the reclaimed semiconductor wafer in a single wafer cleaning tool after cleaning the reclaimed semiconductor wafer by the batch process. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein cleaning the reclaimed semiconductor wafer by the ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/214,116 filed Jun. 26, 2000 and is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/891,730 filed Jun. 25, 2001 entitled CLEANING METHOD AND SOLUTION FOR CLEANING A WAFER IN A SINGLE WAFER PROCESS. BACKGROUND OF... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/214,116 filed Jun. 26, 2000 and is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/891,730 filed Jun. 25, 2001 entitled CLEANING METHOD AND SOLUTION FOR CLEANING A WAFER IN A SINGLE WAFER PROCESS. c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a method of use of a novel cleaning solution in a single wafer cleaning process. According to the present invention the method involves using a cleaning solution in a single wafer mode and the cleaning solution comprises at least ammonium hydroxide (NH 4 OH)... | 20050606 | 20081125 | 20060316 | 63729.0 | B08B312 | 0 | TRAN, BINH X | CLEANING METHOD AND SOLUTION FOR CLEANING A WAFER IN A SINGLE WAFER PROCESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B08B | 2,005 | |
11,146,599 | ACCEPTED | Technique for effective navigation based on user preferences | In a navigation device in accordance with the invention, user profiles may be stored and used to navigate a user who may be driving in a vehicle, on foot, or in other mode of transportation. Each user profile corresponds to one of the user's personae. For example, the user business profile corresponding to the user's b... | 1-53. (canceled) 54. A method for use in a navigation apparatus which includes a display, the method comprising: receiving user preference information; sensing a location of the navigation apparatus; searching a database based at least on the user preference information and the sensed location to suggest selected facil... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a navigation technique, and more particularly to a technique for navigation subject to user preferences. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Recently, navigation systems based on global positioning system (GPS) technology were developed for use in an automobile. Such navigation s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Recently, navigation systems based on global positioning system (GPS) technology were developed for use in an automobile. Such navigation systems are capable of receiving signals from a constellation of satellites which is part of the GPS. Based on the received signals, one such ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Traditionally, a navigation device, e.g., a GPS navigation system used in an automobile, provides a user with directions to a given destination. The navigation typically provides the shortest navigated route in terms of distance to the given destination. However, we have expanded th... | 20050607 | 20090421 | 20051020 | 67987.0 | 3 | BEAULIEU, YONEL | TECHNIQUE FOR EFFECTIVE NAVIGATION BASED ON USER PREFERENCES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,146,672 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for monitoring tire pressure | A tire monitor and a tire pressure gauge for reading the data from the tire monitor are disclosed. The tire monitor includes an in-tire controller that stores a target inflation pressure representing the pressure to which the tire should be inflated when the tire is at a standard temperature. The tire monitor transmits... | 1. A tire monitor comprising an in-tire controller that stores a target inflation pressure representing the pressure to which said tire should be inflated when said tire is at a standard temperature; and a communication link for coupling said in-tire controller to a processor external to said tire, wherein said in-tire... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Improperly inflated tires have been recognized as the source of a significant number of automobile accidents. In addition, under-inflated tires have shorter lifetimes and decrease vehicle fuel efficiency. This problem has increased because of the almost universal acceptance of self-service s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Improperly inflated tires have been recognized as the source of a significant number of automobile accidents. In addition, under-inflated tires have shorter lifetimes and decrease vehicle fuel efficiency. This problem has increased because of the almost universal acceptance of se... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a tire monitor and a gauge for reading the data from the tire monitor. The tire monitor includes an in-tire controller that stores a target inflation pressure representing the pressure to which the tire should be inflated when the tire is at a standard... | 20050606 | 20080122 | 20061207 | 67200.0 | G06F1500 | 0 | KHUU, HIEN DIEU THI | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING TIRE PRESSURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,146,817 | ACCEPTED | Signal isolation in a package substrate | Signal traces are patterned on a top surface of a substrate. A ground trace is patterned on the top surface of the substrate for at least one pair of the signal traces. A die paddle is patterned on the top surface of the substrate, and the die paddle is connected directly with the ground trace. | 1. A method for fabricating a packaged substrate, comprising: patterning signal traces on a top surface of a substrate; patterning a ground trace on the top surface for at least one pair of signal traces; patterning a die paddle on the top surface; and connecting the die paddle directly with the ground trace. 2. The me... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to semiconductors, and more particularly to signal isolation in a package substrate. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Transmit modules, also known more generally as front-end modules, in wireless communication systems such as GSM/CDMA or mixed-mode handsets or WLAN transc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Transmit modules, also known more generally as front-end modules, in wireless communication systems such as GSM/CDMA or mixed-mode handsets or WLAN transceivers, support various frequency bands and/or various modulation schemes. This results in multiple ports, referred to herein ... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a packaged microelectronic device according... | 20050606 | 20070731 | 20061221 | 69914.0 | H01L2100 | 0 | SOWARD, IDA M | SIGNAL ISOLATION IN A PACKAGE SUBSTRATE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,147,185 | ACCEPTED | Light emitting diode package and process of making the same | A light emitting diode (LED) package and process of making the same includes a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate that is composed of two silicon based materials and an insulation layer interposed therebetween. The two silicon based materials of silicon-on-insulator substrate are etched to form a reflective cavity an... | 1. A process of making a light emitting diode (LED) package, comprising: providing a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate, which is composed of a first silicon based material, a second silicon based material, and an insulation layer which is interposed therebetween; etching the first silicon based material and the seco... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED) package and process of making the same, and in particular to a light emitting diode package that uses silicon-on-insulator as a substrate and process of making the same. 2. Related Art Conventional SMD LED (Surface mount device LED) ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of Invention The invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED) package and process of making the same, and in particular to a light emitting diode package that uses silicon-on-insulator as a substrate and process of making the same. 2. Related Art Conventional SMD LED (Surface mount ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One objective of the invention is to provide a light emitting diode (LED) package and process of making the same, which uses silicon-on-insulator (SOI) as the substrate and forms a reflective cavity on the silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate to dispose an LED. Insulation can be done by the insulati... | 20050608 | 20090421 | 20060629 | 68977.0 | H01L3300 | 0 | MITCHELL, JAMES M | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,147,409 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for delivering therapeutic gas to patients | A system for delivering therapeutic breathing gas to patients is provided to deliver a variable bolus volume in response to the patient's breathing pattern. The system includes a gas source, a conserver between the gas source and the patient, a sensor which detects breaths by the patient and a controller which receives... | 1. A system for delivering therapeutic breathing gas to a patient, comprising: a gas source; a conserver between the gas source and the patient; a sensor for detecting patient breath events and measuring the parameters of the breath events, said parameters including breath pressure level; and processor and control elem... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/577,088, filed Jun. 4, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to systems and methods for delivering... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to systems and methods for delivering therapeutic gas to patients, and in particular, relates to such systems and methods in which the gas delivery is tailored to the patient's breathing pattern. 2. Description of the Rel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved system for delivering therapeutic breathing gas, typically but not limited to oxygen from a concentrator, to a patient. The system generally includes a gas source, a conserver between the gas sourc... | 20050606 | 20101130 | 20051215 | 94629.0 | 1 | DOUGLAS, STEVEN O | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC GAS TO PATIENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,147,447 | ACCEPTED | Multi-channel audio surround sound from front located loudspeakers | In a loudspeaker system with main and sub-speakers, a modified and inverted left surround signal is added to the signals driving the right main speaker and a modified and inverted right surround signal is added to the signals driving the Left Main Speaker for the purpose of creating more credible rear located phantom s... | 1. An audio reproduction system comprising: a first audio input signal and a second audio input signal; a left main speaker and a right main speaker disposed respectively at left and right main speaker locations spaced along a speaker axis defined as a line passing through said left and right main speaker locations, wi... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/692,692, filed Oct. 27, 2003, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the reproduction of sound in mu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the reproduction of sound in multi-channel systems generically known as “surround-sound” systems and more specifically to the application of psychoacoustic principles in the design of a loudspeaker system for reproduci... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, in a system with main and sub-speakers, such as disclosed in parent application Ser. No. 10/692,692, a modified and inverted left surround signal is added to the signals driving the right main speaker and a modified a... | 20050608 | 20070612 | 20051013 | 63530.0 | 1 | TRAN, CON P | ENHANCED MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT LOCATED LOUDSPEAKERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,147,465 | ACCEPTED | Stage apparatus, lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method | A stage apparatus for displacing an object having a substantially flat surface is described. The apparatus includes an object table for supporting the object and a positioning device for displacing the object table in a first direction. The apparatus further includes a clamping device for clamping the object to the obj... | 1. A stage apparatus for displacing an object having a substantially flat surface, comprising an object table configured to support said object; a positioning device configured to displace the object table in a first direction wherein the object table is provided with a clamping device configured to clamp the object by... | FIELD The present invention relates to a stage apparatus, a lithographic apparatus and a method for manufacturing a device. BACKGROUND A lithographic apparatus is a machine that applies a desired pattern onto a substrate, usually onto a target portion of the substrate. A lithographic apparatus can be used, for example,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A lithographic apparatus is a machine that applies a desired pattern onto a substrate, usually onto a target portion of the substrate. A lithographic apparatus can be used, for example, in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). In that instance, a patterning device, which is alternatively ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to an embodiment of the present invention there is provided a stage apparatus for displacing an object having a substantially flat surface, comprising an object table for supporting the object; a positioning device for displacing the object table in a first direction; wherein the object ta... | 20050608 | 20081202 | 20061214 | 97513.0 | G03B2758 | 0 | SMYTH, ANDREW P | STAGE APPARATUS, LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G03B | 2,005 | |
11,147,564 | ACCEPTED | Cargo container for transporting temperature sensitive items | A cargo container includes an outer aluminum housing having side, rear, bottom and top walls and a front opening with a pair of hinged doors. The housing receives a molded box-shaped composite outer shell which receives a molded box-shaped composite inner shell defining a cargo chamber. Corresponding walls of the inner... | 1. A cargo container assembly adapted for transporting a temperature sensitive cargo supported by a pallet, said assembly comprising an outer housing including opposite side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall and a rear wall, said housing having a front opening and a moveable door assembly connected to said housing for c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the transporting or shipment of temperature sensitive materials or items such as blood, plasma, vaccines and certain drugs, it is known to use insulated containers which include heating and/or cooling means as disclosed, for example in U.S. Pat. No. 5,483,799 and No. 5,603,220 and in U.S.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the transporting or shipment of temperature sensitive materials or items such as blood, plasma, vaccines and certain drugs, it is known to use insulated containers which include heating and/or cooling means as disclosed, for example in U.S. Pat. No. 5,483,799 and No. 5,603,220... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an improved cargo container assembly which provides all of the desirable features mentioned above including high thermal insulation with a relatively thin wall construction. The container may also be efficiently produced and provides substantial ... | 20050608 | 20070904 | 20061214 | 59658.0 | F25D308 | 1 | ALI, MOHAMMAD M | CARGO CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTING TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE ITEMS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F25D | 2,005 | |
11,147,572 | ACCEPTED | Shock suppressor for a bow | The present invention relates to a suppressor having: a rod having a first end and a second end; a mounting block having at least two bore holes, wherein the rod passes through one of the bore holes, wherein a fastener passes through the other bore hole; a cushion located at the first end of the rod, the cushion having... | 1. The shock suppressor comprising: a rigid rod having a first end and a second end; a mounting block having at least two bore holes, wherein the first end of the rigid rod passes through one of the bore holes, wherein a fastening means passes through the other bore hole; a cushion attached to the second end of the rig... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to archery bows, and particularly to a device for stopping the vibration and sound generated in the process of drawing and releasing the bow string. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED PRIOR ART Archery and bow hunting have become increasingly popular sports. This popularity has spa... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present invention relates to archery bows, and particularly to a device for stopping the vibration and sound generated in the process of drawing and releasing the bow string. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide a shock suppressor for an archery bow that reduces the hand shock. It is another object of the present invention to provide a shock suppressor for an archery bow that is simple and less susceptible to wear and tear. It is yet another obje... | 20050608 | 20100525 | 20061214 | 63514.0 | F41B520 | 3 | RICCI, JOHN A | SHOCK SUPPRESSOR FOR A BOW | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41B | 2,005 | |
11,147,645 | ACCEPTED | Low basal plane dislocation bulk grown SiC wafers | A high quality single crystal wafer of SiC is disclosed. The wafer has a diameter of at least about 3 inches (75 mm) and at least one continuous square inch (6.25 cm2) of surface area that has a basal plane dislocation volume density of less than about 500 cm−2 for a 4 degree off-axis wafer. | 1. A high quality single crystal wafer of SiC having a diameter of at least about 3 inches and at least one continuous square inch of surface area that has a basal plane dislocation density less than about 500 cm−2. 2. A SiC crystal according to claim 1 wherein said at least one continuous square inch of surface area h... | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was developed under Office of Naval Research/DARPA Contract No. N00014-03-C-0302. The government may have certain rights in this invention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to low defect silicon carbide wafers and their use as precursors for semic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to low defect silicon carbide wafers and their use as precursors for semiconductor purposes, and to seeded sublimation growth of large, high-quality silicon carbide single crystals. The invention is also related to the following copending and commonl... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, the present invention is a high quality single crystal wafer of SiC having a diameter of at least about 3 inches (75 mm) and at least one continuous square inch (6.25 cm 2 ) of surface area having a basal plane dislocation density of less than about 200 cm −2 . In another aspect, the ... | 20050608 | 20071113 | 20060413 | 95179.0 | C30B2500 | 1 | HITESHEW, FELISA CARLA | LOW BASAL PLANE DISLOCATION BULK GROWN SIC WAFERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C30B | 2,005 | |
11,147,664 | ACCEPTED | Personal media broadcasting system | A personal media broadcasting system enables video distribution over a computer network and allows a user to view and control media sources over a computer network from a remote location. A personal broadcaster receives an input from one or more types of media sources, digitizes and compresses the content, and streams ... | 1. A personal media broadcasting system comprising: a personal media broadcaster having embedded hardware for receiving an analog signal from an audio/video source device, constructing a media stream from the signal, and transmitting the media stream over a computer network; and a media player client for communicating ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/577,833, filed Jun. 7, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. This application is also related to co-pending U.S. Application entitled, “Fast-Start Streaming and Buffering of Streaming C... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to personal streaming media broadcasters, and in particular to streaming media from a media source input to a client device over a network. 2. Background of the Invention While people spend a great deal of time watching television program... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A personal media broadcasting system enables video transmission over a computer network, allowing a user to view and control media sources over a computer network from a remote location. In one embodiment, the personal media broadcasting system includes a personal media broadcaster ... | 20050607 | 20110125 | 20060504 | 63083.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | LONSBERRY, HUNTER B | PERSONAL MEDIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,147,688 | ACCEPTED | Tracking, auto-calibration, and map-building system | A navigation or motion tracking system includes components associated with particular sensors, which are decoupled from a tracking component that takes advantage of information in the sensor measurements. The architecture of this system enables development of sensor-specific components independently of the tracking com... | 1-29. (canceled) 30. A tracking system comprising: an estimation subsystem; and a sensor subsystem coupled to the estimation module and configured to provide configuration data to the estimation module and to provide measurement information to the estimation module for localizing an object; wherein the estimation modul... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/402,178, filed Aug. 9, 2002, titled “Localization, Auto-Calibration, and Map-Building,” the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND This invention relates to tracking, navigation... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to tracking, navigation, pose estimation, localization, auto-calibration, scene modeling, structure-from-motion and/or map-building based on sensor inputs. Tracking or navigation systems often make use of measurements from sensors to aid in determining a location (“localiza... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In a general aspect, the invention features a navigation or motion tracking system in which components associated with particular sensors are decoupled from a tracking component that takes advantage of information in the sensor measurements. The architecture of this system enables development of sen... | 20050608 | 20100525 | 20060209 | 95321.0 | G08C2100 | 2 | ARTHUR JEANGLAUD, GERTRUDE | TRACKING, AUTO-CALIBRATION, AND MAP-BUILDING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G08C | 2,005 | |
11,147,792 | ACCEPTED | Superresolution in microlithography and fluorescence microscopy | In scanned optical systems such as confocal laser microscopes wherein a beam of light is focused to a spot in a specimen to excite a fluorescent species or other excitable species in the spot, the effective size of the excitation is made smaller than the size of the spot by providing a beam of light of wavelength adapt... | 41-65. (canceled) 66. An apparatus for irradiating a selected region of a target material in order to excite members of an excitable species contained within said selected region to a particular state of excitation, said apparatus having a plane of focus and comprising: a first source of radiation for generating a firs... | This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/343,057, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/919,382, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,952,668, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/581,185, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,777,342, which is a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In many fields of optics, a light beam is focused to the smallest possible spot in a specimen in order to selectively photoexcite a molecular species in the illuminated spot Such fields include scanned beam fluorescence microscopy, scanned beam microlithography, nanofabrication, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The foregoing objects are achieved and the foregoing problems are solved in one illustrative embodiment of the invention, applied specifically to the field of fluorescence microscopy, although the principles embodied therein also apply to the other applications of the present invent... | 20050607 | 20060704 | 20051201 | 90990.0 | 1 | BERMAN, JACK I | SUPERRESOLUTION IN MICROLITHOGRAPHY AND FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,147,806 | ACCEPTED | Tourniquet and method of use | A tourniquet for restricting a flow of blood in a body part is presented. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the tourniquet comprises a first elongated member, and a second elongated member in slidable engagement with the first elongated member. In addition, the tourniquet includes a tensioning me... | 1. A tourniquet for restricting a flow of blood in a body part, the tourniquet comprising: (a) a first elongated member including a buckle; (b) a second elongated member slidably connected to the first elongated member; (c) a tensioning mechanism connected to the second elongated member; wherein a compressive force is ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/521,630 filed on Jun. 8, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a no... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Loss of blood is a major cause of death in emergency situations in which the injured person is alone or medical assistance is not immediately available. The use of a tourniquet to stop blood loss from an injured arm or leg is a well-known technique for preventing death in these situations. In gen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other needs are addressed by the various embodiments and configurations of the present invention. The present invention comprises a tourniquet for restricting the flow of blood in a body part, such as a person's arm or leg. Thus, in accordance with embodiments of the prese... | 20050606 | 20101130 | 20051208 | 82417.0 | 9 | HOLLM, JONATHAN A | TOURNIQUET AND METHOD OF USE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,147,828 | ACCEPTED | Employing a mirror probe handler for seamless access to arguments of a probed function | A method and system for accessing, from a mirror probe handler, a value to be associated with an argument of a function. The mirror probe handler and the function are defined with identical prototypes and compiled with identical linkage conventions. The mirror probe handler is executed after initiating execution of the... | 1. A method of accessing, from a probe handler, a value to be associated with an argument of a function in a computing environment, said method comprising: initiating an execution of a function by a processor, said function defined with a first prototype associated with a first set of one or more arguments, and said in... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to accessing arguments of a probed function, and more particularly to employing a mirror probe handler for seamless access to arguments of a probed function. 2. Related Art Dynamic probing techniques (e.g., Dprobes, Dynamic Probe Class Library... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to accessing arguments of a probed function, and more particularly to employing a mirror probe handler for seamless access to arguments of a probed function. 2. Related Art Dynamic probing techniques (e.g., Dprobes, Dynamic Probe C... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In first embodiments, the present invention provides a method of accessing, from a probe handler, a value to be associated with an argument of a function in a computing environment, the method comprising: initiating an execution of a function by a processor, the function defined wit... | 20050607 | 20090728 | 20061207 | 69787.0 | G06F9445 | 0 | COYER, RYAN D | EMPLOYING A MIRROR PROBE HANDLER FOR SEAMLESS ACCESS TO ARGUMENTS OF A PROBED FUNCTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,147,949 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for providing electronic information for multi-market electronic trading | A method and system for providing electronic information for multi-market electronic trading. The method and system dramatically improve an infrastructure used by electronic traders over a communications network by separating one or more data streams from one or more trading exchange with plural different types of elec... | 1. A method for processing electronic trading information, comprising: receiving a first data stream including a plurality of different types of electronic trading information on a server device from an electronic trading exchange via a communications network; splitting the first data stream on the server device into a... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELEATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/578,225 filed Jun. 8, 2004, the contents of which are incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to providing electronic information over a computer network. More specific... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The trading of stocks, bonds and other financial instruments over computer networks such as the Internet has become a very common activity. In many countries of the world, such stocks, bonds and other financial instruments are traded exclusively over computer networks, completely... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention, some of the problems with supplying multiple types of electronic information along with electronic trading information on the same data streams are overcome. A method and system for providing electronic information f... | 20050608 | 20090630 | 20051208 | 72832.0 | 2 | HAVAN, THU THAO | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION FOR MULTI-MARKET ELECTRONIC TRADING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,147,978 | ACCEPTED | Non-invasive localization of a light-emitting conjugate in a mammal | Methods and compositions for detecting and localizing light originating from a mammal are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for targeting light emission to selected regions, as well as for tracking entities within the mammal. In addition, animal models for disease states are disclosed, as are methods for localizing... | 1. A non-invasive method for detecting cells under study from within a mammalian subject, comprising: administering to the mammalian subject a conjugate of the cell and a light-generating moiety; and measuring photon emission through an opaque tissue of said mammalian subject from the light-generating moiety. 2. The me... | This application is related to and is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 08/270,631, filed Jul. 1, 1994. I. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to noninvasive methods and compositions for detecting, localizing and tracking light-emitting entities and biological events in a mamma... | <SOH> II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The ability to monitor the progression of infectious diseases is limited by the current ex vivo methods of detecting and quantifying infectious agents in tissues. The replication of an infectious agent in a host often involves primary, secondary and tertiary sites of replicat... | <SOH> III. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, the invention includes a noninvasive method for detecting the localization of a biocompatible entity in a mammalian subject. The entity can be a molecule, macromolecule, cell, microorganism (including a pathogen), a particle, or the like. The method includes ... | 20050608 | 20070403 | 20051027 | 91832.0 | 3 | GRASER, JENNIFER E | NON-INVASIVE LOCALIZATION OF A LIGHT-EMITTING CONJUGATE IN A MAMMAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,147,985 | ACCEPTED | Fast-start streaming and buffering of streaming content for personal media player | A personal media broadcasting system enables video distribution over a computer network and allows a user to view and control media sources over a computer network from a remote location. A personal broadcaster receives an input from one or more types of media sources, digitizes and compresses the content, and streams ... | 1. A method for playing a media stream received over a network, the method comprising: receiving a media stream in real time from a personal media broadcaster; storing the media stream in a buffer; and playing the received media stream from the buffer at a decreased playback speed without waiting for the buffer to fill... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/577,833, filed Jun. 7, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. This application is also related to co-pending U.S. Application entitled, “Personal Media Broadcasting System,” to Krikorian... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to personal streaming media broadcasters, and in particular to streaming media from a media source input to a client device over a network. 2. Background of the Invention While people spend a great deal of time watching television program... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A personal media broadcasting system enables video transmission over a computer network, allowing a user to view and control media sources over a computer network from a remote location. In one embodiment, the personal media broadcasting system includes a personal media broadcaster ... | 20050607 | 20100112 | 20060504 | 63083.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | LONSBERRY, HUNTER B | FAST-START STREAMING AND BUFFERING OF STREAMING CONTENT FOR PERSONAL MEDIA PLAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,148,053 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparatus for pressure compensation in a mass flow controller | Performance of mass flow controller may be vulnerable to pressure transients in a flow path to which the controller is coupled for the purpose of controlling the fluid flow. A system and method are provided for reducing or eliminate performance degradations, instabilities, and/or inaccuracies of a mass flow controller ... | 1. A method of controlling a valve, comprising acts of: receiving a set point corresponding to a desired flow rate of fluid through the valve; determining a valve drive signal to be provided to the valve that corresponds to the desired flow rate; measuring at least one pressure in an environment of the valve; and modif... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/622,080, entitled “METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE COMPENSATION IN A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER,” filed on Jul. 17, 2003, now allowed, which claims benefit under U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/397,285, entitl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many industrial processes require precise control of various process fluids. For example, in the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries, mass flow controllers are used to precisely measure and control the amount of a process fluid that is introduced to a process chamber. The... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention includes a method in a flow controller including a flow sensor coupled to a fluid flow path having an inlet side and an outlet side, the flow sensor being adapted to provide a sensor output signal indicative of a sensed fluid flow through the flow... | 20050608 | 20070925 | 20051013 | 61422.0 | 1 | PATEL, HARSHAD R | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE COMPENSATION IN A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,148,181 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for data transmission in a mobile telecommunication system supporting enhanced uplink service | A method and an apparatus for data transmission in a mobile telecommunication system supporting an enhanced uplink service are provided. A Transport Format Combination (TFC) selector determines TF information for data to be transmitted through a first data channel not supporting Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (HARQ) a... | 1. A method for transmitting data of a first channel not supporting Hybrid Automatic Retransmission Request (HARQ) and a second channel supporting the HARQ in a mobile telecommunication system which supports an enhanced uplink service, the method comprising the steps of: determining transmit power factors for the chann... | PRIORITY This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(a) of applications entitled “Method and Apparatus for Data Transmission in Mobile Telecommunication System Supporting Enhanced Uplink Service” filed in the Korean Industrial Property Office on Jun. 9, 2004, Aug. 6, 2004, Sep. 14, 2004, Nov. 17, 2004 and A... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile telecommunication system supporting an enhanced uplink service. More particularly, the present invention relates to a power setting method and a power setting apparatus for transmitting data based on characterist... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve at least the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a method and an apparatus for efficiently controlling transmit power of each physical channel when total t... | 20050609 | 20081104 | 20060105 | 57829.0 | H04Q720 | 2 | NGUYEN, HAI V | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA TRANSMISSION IN A MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUPPORTING ENHANCED UPLINK SERVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,148,208 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor device | A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; a diffusion region which is formed in the semiconductor substrate and serves as a region for the formation of a MIS transistor; an element isolation region surrounding the diffusion region; at least one gate conductor film which is formed across the diffusion r... | 1. A semiconductor device, comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a diffusion region which is formed in the semiconductor substrate and serves as a region for the formation of a MIS transistor; an element isolation region surrounding the diffusion region; at least one gate conductor film which is formed across the diff... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority under 35 USC 119(a) to Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-213903 filed on Jul. 22, 2004 the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of the Invention The present invention relate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>(a) Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor device having a miniaturized transistor, and particularly to a measure against an optical proximity effect. (b) Description of the Related Art Main factors causing variations in propagation delay time in ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide a structure of a semiconductor device which can suppress variations in gate length caused by an optical proximity effect and realize an LSI having high performance even in a miniaturization process. The semiconductor device of the pr... | 20050609 | 20071009 | 20060126 | 65362.0 | H01L2976 | 2 | CAO, PHAT X | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,148,266 | ACCEPTED | Peptide nanostructures encapsulating a foreign material and method of manufacturing same | A composition comprising a material at least partially enclosed by a tubular, spherical or planar nanostructure composed of a plurality of peptides, wherein each of the plurality of peptides includes no more than 4 amino acids and whereas at least one of the 4 amino acids is an aromatic amino acid. | 1. A composition comprising a material at least partially enclosed by a tubular, spherical or planar nanostructure composed of a plurality of peptides, wherein each of said plurality of peptides includes no more than 4 amino acids and whereas at least one of said 4 amino acids is an aromatic amino acid. 2. A method of ... | This is a continuation in part of PCT/IL2004/000012, filed Jan. 7, 2004, which claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 60/438,331, filed Jan. 7, 2003 and 60/458,378, filed Mar. 31, 2003 FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to peptide nanostructures and more specificall... | <SOH> FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to peptide nanostructures and more specifically to peptide nanostructures encapsulating foreign materials. Nanoscience is the science of small particles of materials and is one of the most important research frontiers in modern technology. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a composition comprising a material at least partially enclosed by a tubular, spherical or planar nanostructure composed of a plurality of peptides, wherein each of the plurality of peptides includes no more than 4 a... | 20050609 | 20090317 | 20060413 | 64441.0 | A61K3817 | 0 | CORDERO GARCIA, MARCELA M | PEPTIDE NANOSTRUCTURES ENCAPSULATING A FOREIGN MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,148,490 | ACCEPTED | Distance measuring device for planter | A distance measuring device mounted to a planter used to plant crops. The distance measuring device has a cable extending between a first pulley and second pulley wherein the cable has at least one target. A sensor located adjacent the first pulley and connected to a controller sends a signal to the controller when the... | 1. A distance measuring device for a planter, comprising: a cable extending between a first pulley and a second pulley and having at least one target; a sensor adjacent the first pulley and connected to a controller that sends a signal to a controller when the sensor detects a target; and an encoder adjacent the second... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to seed planters used in planting experimental crops. More specifically, this invention relates to a distance measuring device attached to a seed planter used to plant experimental crops. Planters for seed research plots are used to select from different groups of seed... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to seed planters used in planting experimental crops. More specifically, this invention relates to a distance measuring device attached to a seed planter used to plant experimental crops. Planters for seed research plots are used to select from different gr... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A distance measuring device attached to the frame of a planter, the measuring device having a first pulley in spaced relation to a second pulley with a cable extending therebetween. Located near the first pulley and connected to a controller is a sensor that detects a target m... | 20050609 | 20080304 | 20061214 | 99684.0 | A01C1500 | 1 | NOVOSAD, CHRISTOPHER J | DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE FOR PLANTER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01C | 2,005 | |
11,148,620 | ACCEPTED | Winforms control hosting in unmanaged applications | Systems and methods for hosting managed code controls within unmanged hosts, such as MICROSOFT Word and Excel. There are two components to the hosting architecture, a wrapper control that implements various interfaces and a container control that hosts the managed code control. A design-time implementation allows for a... | 1. A method of hosting a managed code control in an unmanaged host, comprising: providing a wrapper that implements control interfaces and abstracts managed control from a host; and providing a container control as an intermediary managed object that is container for said managed code control. 2. The method of claim 1,... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates in general to the field of software development. More particularly, this invention relates to a system and method for providing reusable and customizable components in a managed code environment. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Prior to the release of MICROSOFT.NET technologies... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Prior to the release of MICROSOFT.NET technologies, MICROSOFT ACTIVEX controls were a preferred technology for creating reusable components. One use of ACTIVEX controls is document hosting. Applications (such as MICROSOFT Excel and MICROSOFT Word) provided a design-time environme... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to systems and methods for hosting managed code controls within unmanged hosts, such as MICROSOFT Word and Excel. There are two components to the hosting architecture, a wrapper control that implements various interfaces and a container control that... | 20050609 | 20100608 | 20061214 | 59811.0 | G06F944 | 0 | RAMPURIA, SATISH | WINFORMS CONTROL HOSTING IN UNMANAGED APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,148,882 | ACCEPTED | Presentation folder with attachable pockets and method of making same | A method of making a presentation folder with attached pockets comprising forming the pockets from a cardboard or multi-ply sheet and attaching the formed pockets to a scored generally rectangular folder sheet of cardboard or multi-ply sheet wherein the scored fold divides the sheet folder in two halves. Each preformed... | 1. A method of making a presentation folder having attached pockets for insertion of documents, which method comprises: (a) forming a fold line in a generally rectangular sheet folder, said fold line dividing said sheet into a left panel and a right panel, each of said panels having side edges, a top edge and a bottom ... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/803,226 filed Mar. 18, 2004 which relates to and claims the benefit of the filing date of provisional application Ser. No. 60/506,416 filed Sep. 29, 2003 entitled “Do It Yourself Presentation Folders With Attachable Pockets”. FIELD ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>File folders are staple articles usually found in stationery stores for use in offices and various business establishments. It is well known to provide folders with or without pockets, and several methods have been described in the prior art for making pocket folders. However, th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a simple and inexpensive method of making presentation folders with attached pockets. The method comprises forming a fold-line in a generally rectangular sheet folder in order to divide the sheet folder into a left panel and a right panel. A left pocke... | 20050609 | 20061226 | 20051103 | 66451.0 | 2 | DESAI, HEMANT | PRESENTATION FOLDER WITH ATTACHABLE POCKETS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,149,076 | ACCEPTED | Method system and data structure for content renditioning adaptation and interoperability segmentation model | System, device, method, and computer program and computer program products for providing communicating between devices having similar or dissimilar characteristics and facilitating seamless interoperability between them. Computer program software and methods of and systems and devices for sharing of content, applicatio... | 1. A method for segmenting a software application into a set of separately executable images, the method comprising: separating the devices to be encountered into classes according to their possible resources and capabilities for carrying out one or more aspects of the intent of the application; separating the environm... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/577,971 filed Jun. 8, 2004 entitled Architecture, Apparatus And Methods Thereof For An Efficient, Low Cost, Seamless Device Interoperability Software Plafform and naming invento... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In an era when there has been a vast expansion in the number and type of electronic devices, particularly portable and wireless devices, as well as an expansion in the types of application programs and device types, there has been a corresponding need for data and code to be shared directly betwe... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention comprises a number of inventive systems, devices, apparatus, computer programs and computer program products, procedures and methodologies that together make device and system interoperability simpler, more reliable, more robust, more powerful, more cost effective and more secure than ... | 20050608 | 20100720 | 20060105 | 64187.0 | G06F946 | 0 | YADAV, HIMANSHU | METHOD SYSTEM AND DATA STRUCTURE FOR CONTENT RENDITIONING ADAPTATION AND INTEROPERABILITY SEGMENTATION MODEL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,149,154 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for providing a reward for the use of a processor in a parallel processing environment | A parallel data processing system in which a plurality of data processing devices are coupled to a data network. Each of the data processing devices has a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. A reward is provided for use of the processors. A job includes a plurality of tasks. Responsive to a request signal ... | 1. In a parallel data processing system including a plurality of data processing devices coupled to a data network, each of the data processing devices having a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, a method for providing a reward for use of the processors of the data processing devices, the method comprisin... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/853,841, filed May 11, 2001, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD The present invention relates generally to parallel processing and, more particularly, to providing a reward for the use of a processor ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Modern organizations, particularly technology driven organizations, have a constant need to innovate. Unfortunately, innovation is often hindered by an existing lack of technology to properly explore new technologies. In a sense, future technologies are “stacked” upon previous technologies. That ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One aspect of the present invention relates to a method performed in a parallel data processing system. A plurality of data processing devices are coupled to a data network. Each of the data processing devices has a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The method involves providing a rew... | 20050610 | 20061024 | 20051208 | 82672.0 | 1 | HIRL, JOSEPH P | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING A REWARD FOR THE USE OF A PROCESSOR IN A PARALLEL PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,149,278 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for managing client accounts | Providing interest to clients' deposited funds without limitation on the number of demand withdrawals from deposit accounts is accomplished by an administration system that keeps all of the records for the clients' deposits and withdrawals, calculates the total of the deposits and witndrawals for all clients, and uses ... | 1. A computer system for managing a plurality of client demand accounts for one or more clients, said system comprising: a database comprising information for each client demand account, wherein client demand account funds for the client demand accounts are held in one or more FDIC-insured and interest-bearing deposit ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 09/677,535, filed Oct. 2, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/176,340, filed 21 Oct. 1998, incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. F... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to the field of account transaction processing, and more specifically, an improved system for processing and administering a demand account or money market account in combination with an insured deposit account, and optio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One object of the present invention is to provide a system for managing a plurality of demand accounts for multiple clients whose funds are held at a banking institution in a single insured deposit account. Another object of the present invention to is provide a system for managing ... | 20050610 | 20100302 | 20051013 | 68835.0 | 3 | AMELUNXEN, BARBARA J | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING CLIENT ACCOUNTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,149,453 | ACCEPTED | Content search in complex language, such as Japanese | A search facility provides searching capabilities in languages such as Japanese. The facility may use a vocabulary knowledge base organized by concepts. For example, each concept may be associated with at least one keyword (as well as any synonyms or variant forms) by applying one or more rules that relate to identifyi... | 1. A system for searching content requested using a text-based query including one or more scripts or orthographic forms associated with Japanese, the system comprising: a hierarchically structured vocabulary knowledge base for storing vocabulary information associated with the one or more scripts or orthographic forms... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to the following commonly owned provisional applications: U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/579,130, filed Jun. 12, 2004, entitled “Content Search in Complex Language, Such as Japanese,” U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/582,759, filed Jun. 25... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Computer-implemented searching may be performed in many languages, and is a useful tool that has many applications. Some languages, such as English, are more conducive to searching because of the way that they are structured and organized. Other languages, such as Japanese have not been conducive... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a representative environment in which a complex language search facility may be implemented in some embodiments. FIGS. 2A-2E are data diagrams showing examples of applying rules to create the vocabulary knowledge base of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is ... | 20050608 | 20090421 | 20060209 | 58003.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | FLEURANTIN, JEAN B | CONTENT SEARCH IN COMPLEX LANGUAGE, SUCH AS JAPANESE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,149,492 | ACCEPTED | Integrated air compressor and winch | An integrated air compressor and winch is provided that utilizes a single source of rotary motive power for driving both a winch drum and compressor mechanism. The integrated air compressor and winch is preferably provided with a gear case that is operable to provide an appropriate gear reduction for driving the winch ... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a source of rotary motive power; a drum mechanism selectively engageable with said source of rotary motive power; a cable adapted to be wound onto and off from said drum mechanism; and a compression mechanism selectively engageable with said source of rotary motive power. 2. The apparatus a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an integrated air compressor and winch mechanism. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Winches have been commonly mounted to a support bracket at the front bumper location of an automobile, and have been used to perform a variety of tasks, such as dragging a la... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Winches have been commonly mounted to a support bracket at the front bumper location of an automobile, and have been used to perform a variety of tasks, such as dragging a large object while the vehicle is stationary, or moving the vehicle itself by attaching the free... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Winches have been commonly mounted to a support bracket at the front bumper location of an automobile, and have been used to perform a variety of tasks, such as dragging a large object while the vehicle is stationary, or moving the vehicle itself by attaching the free... | 20050609 | 20071225 | 20061214 | 94500.0 | B66D100 | 1 | MARCELO, EMMANUEL MONSAYAC | INTEGRATED AIR COMPRESSOR AND WINCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B66D | 2,005 | |
11,149,685 | ACCEPTED | Overhead display device for a vehicle | An overhead display for a vehicle that is capable of being moved along the guide bar in a vertical direction so that the display is not in a position to block the rear view is provided. The overhead display device for a vehicle may comprise a guide bar and a display coupled to the guide bar, wherein the display is capa... | 1. An overhead display device for a vehicle comprising: a guide bar; and a display coupled to the guide bar, wherein the display is capable of being moved along the guide bar in a vertical direction for locating the display at a selected position on the guide bar. 2. The overhead display device as recited in claim 1, w... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a vehicle display system, and more particularly to an overhead display system wherein the position of a display screen is adjustable. DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART Electronic devices such as entertainment systems and navigational systems are increasingly mounted in vehi... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present disclosure relates to a vehicle display system, and more particularly to an overhead display system wherein the position of a display screen is adjustable. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Exemplary embodiments of the present invention include an overhead display for a vehicle that is capable of being moved along a guide bar in a vertical direction so that a display is not in a position to block rear views. In an embodiment of the present invention, an overhead displa... | 20050610 | 20080219 | 20070111 | 74058.0 | B60Q702 | 1 | TRIEU, VAN THANH | OVERHEAD DISPLAY DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60Q | 2,005 | |
11,149,725 | ACCEPTED | Frequency separation for multiple bluetooth devices residing on a single platform | A method for frequency separation for multiple Bluetooth communication devices on a single platform may comprise determining initial frequencies to be utilized by a plurality of Bluetooth communication devices residing on a single host device. A first portion of the determined initial frequencies may be assigned to a f... | 1. A method for assigning communication frequencies, the method comprising: determining initial frequencies to be utilized by a plurality of Bluetooth communication devices residing on a single host device; assigning a first portion of said determined initial frequencies to a first of said plurality of Bluetooth commun... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS/INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Not Applicable. FIELD OF THE INVENTION Certain embodiments of the invention relate to wireless communication. More specifically, certain embodiments of the invention relate to frequency separation for multiple Bluetooth devices residing on a single plat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some conventional communication systems are known to support wireless and wireline communication between wireless and/or wireline communication devices. Such communication systems range from national and/or international cellular telephone systems to the Internet, and to point-to... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system and/or method for frequency separation for multiple Bluetooth devices residing on a single platform, 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 ... | 20050610 | 20100112 | 20061214 | 97647.0 | H04B700 | 0 | MILORD, MARCEAU | FREQUENCY SEPARATION FOR MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH DEVICES RESIDING ON A SINGLE PLATFORM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 |
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