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11,170,396 | ACCEPTED | System and method for sharing resources between web applications | Embodiments of the present invention enable an interface for sharing resources between applications. An indicator can be used to identify resources that are selectable. Additionally, indicators can identify locations of the page that can accept resources and a function to be performed when a resource is dragged into a ... | 1. A method for sharing resources among multiple applications, the method comprising: presenting a web page, the web page comprising a plurality of indicators displayed thereon, the plurality of indicators including a first indicator, associated with a resource associated with a first application, and a second indicato... | COPYRIGHT NOTICE A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Historically, web portals, which are centralized web locations that provide access to content and applications, have served the needs of end users accessing a remote site that provides them with content. Additionally, the applications provided have been relatively straightforward... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating one embodiment of interaction between multiple systems for creating and accessing applications. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating one embodiment of an architecture for transferring resources between applications. FIG. 3 illustrate... | 20050629 | 20100511 | 20070104 | 96612.0 | G06F300 | 0 | HO, ANDY | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING RESOURCES BETWEEN WEB APPLICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,170,398 | ACCEPTED | Cascadable level shifter cell | A level shifter circuit including first and second circuits and a protection layer. The first circuit receives an input signal and switches first and second nodes to opposite states within a first voltage range between first and second supply voltages. The second circuit switches the third and fourth nodes to opposite ... | 1. A level shifter circuit, comprising: a first circuit, responsive to an input signal, that switches first and second nodes to opposite states within a first voltage range between first and second supply voltages; a protection layer which couples said first and second nodes to third and fourth nodes via first and seco... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to electronic devices, and more specifically to a cascadable level shifter cell with improved noise immunity. 2. Description of the Related Art There exists the need for high-speed, point-to-point interface communications bet... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to electronic devices, and more specifically to a cascadable level shifter cell with improved noise immunity. 2. Description of the Related Art There exists the need for high-speed, point-to-point interface commun... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The benefits, features, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, and accompanying drawing in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a up-shift circuit implemented according to an exemplary embodiment of... | 20050629 | 20070911 | 20070111 | 97340.0 | H03K190175 | 1 | CRAWFORD, JASON | CASCADABLE LEVEL SHIFTER CELL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03K | 2,005 | |
11,170,413 | ACCEPTED | Device and method for enabling communications signals using a medium voltage power line | In one embodiment, a device for enabling communications signals over a medium voltage power line includes a first modem, a second modem, a third modem, and one or more switches. The first modem is electrically coupled to a medium voltage power line and is adapted to receive communications signals from the medium voltag... | 1. A device for enabling broadband communications signals over a medium voltage power line, the device comprising: a first modem electrically coupled to a medium voltage power line and adapted to receive broadband communications signals from the medium voltage power line; a second modem electrically coupled to the medi... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates generally to communications networks and in particular to a system and method for enabling communications signals using a medium voltage power line. BACKGROUND Power systems utilize a variety of electrical devices and connectors to deliver electricity from a power station or gener... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Power systems utilize a variety of electrical devices and connectors to deliver electricity from a power station or generator to customers. Some power systems utilize a three-tiered approach that utilizes high voltage power lines with voltages in the range from approximately 60 kV to 100 kV, medi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, a device for enabling communications signals over a medium voltage power line includes a first modem, a second modem, a third modem, and one or more switches. The first modem is electrically coupled to a medium voltage power line and is adapted to receive communic... | 20050628 | 20080115 | 20061228 | 60240.0 | H04B138 | 1 | BOCURE, TESFALDET | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENABLING COMMUNICATIONS SIGNALS USING A MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER LINE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,170,424 | ACCEPTED | Producing a locally optimal path through a lattice by overlapping search | A system and computer-implemented method for the creation of a structure using Lego building blocks is disclosed. Aspects of the methods are equally appropriate for numerous structures, including but not limited to, studs-up and studs-out configurations or a ‘wall’ style mosaic or a ‘floor’ style mosaic. Given the syst... | 1. In a computer system having a processing unit and memory unit, a computer-implemented method of generating a path through a lattice, the lattice comprising at least a start point and end point, the method comprising: a) performing a search on said lattice to identify a first path; b) designating a first portion of s... | A portion of the disclosure of this patent document may contain material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it collectively appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or re... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Many fields involve finding the shortest path through a lattice. For example, this problem is core to a computer system recognizing a word that has been handwritten using a stylus, determining resource allocation for a project, circuit design, or laying out pieces for a Lego(V brand building bloc... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The following represents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scop... | 20050629 | 20081216 | 20070104 | 68018.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | JAMI, HARES | PRODUCING A LOCALLY OPTIMAL PATH THROUGH A LATTICE BY OVERLAPPING SEARCH | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,170,583 | ACCEPTED | Universal connector assembly and method of manufacturing | An advanced modular plug connector assembly incorporating an insert assembly disposed in the rear portion of the connector housing. In one embodiment, the connector has a plurality of ports in multi-row configuration, and the insert assembly includes a substrate adapted to receive one or more electronic components such... | 1. A connector assembly comprising: a connector housing comprising a plurality of recesses each adapted to receive at least a portion of a modular plug, said modular plug having a plurality of first terminals disposed thereon; a plurality of sets of conductors disposed at least partly within respective ones of said rec... | PRIORITY This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/583,989 filed Jun. 29, 2004 of the same title, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Copyright A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention satisfies the foregoing needs by providing an improved electrical connector assembly which is substantially flexible in its application and configuration. In a first aspect of the invention, an improved connector assembly for use on, inter alia, a printed circu... | 20050628 | 20070710 | 20060112 | 67311.0 | H01R460 | 2 | TA, THO DAC | UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | ||
11,170,694 | ACCEPTED | Indentation hardness test system | An indentation hardness test system includes a frame including an attached indenter, a movable stage for receiving a part attached to the frame, a camera, a display, a processor and a memory subsystem. The camera captures images of the part, which can then be provided on the display. The processor is coupled to the mov... | 1. An indentation hardness test system, comprising: a frame including an attached indenter; a movable stage for receiving a part attached to the frame; a camera for capturing images of the part; a display; a processor electrically coupled to the movable stage, the camera and the display; and a memory subsystem coupled ... | This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/679,823, entitled “MICRO HARDNESS TEST SYSTEM,” filed Oct. 6, 2003, which claims the benefit of United States Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/419,475, entitled “MICRO HARDNESS TEST SYSTEM,” which was filed Oct. 18, 2002. U.S. patent ap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is generally directed to a test system and, more specifically, to an indentation hardness test system. Hardness testing has been found to be useful for material evaluation and quality control of manufacturing processes and research and development endeavors.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is generally directed to an indentation hardness test system that includes a frame including an attached indenter, a movable stage for receiving a part attached to the frame, a camera, a display, a processor and a memory subsystem. The camera captures images of... | 20050629 | 20061121 | 20051201 | 94435.0 | 3 | TRAN, PHUOC | INDENTATION HARDNESS TEST SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,170,718 | ACCEPTED | Handheld scanner device with display location database | A method of managing inventory may include using a handheld scanning device to locate one or more inventory items on a retail display. The method may further include scanning the identification symbols of inventory items on a retail display to determine the type of the scanned item. An associated apparatus may include ... | 1. A handheld scanning system for managing inventory, the system comprising: a scanner to read identification symbols on a product; a communication interface to receive information from a remote information repository; a processor coupled to the scanner and to the communication interface; a display device coupled to th... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application. No. 60/585,472, filed Jul. 2, 2004, and titled “Handheld Scanner Device With Display Location Database,” which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure describes display and i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>To capture the attention of shoppers, retail establishments often provide attractive and engaging sales displays that present many different inventory items in a manner designed to encourage the shoppers to purchase said items. As displays become more complex and present increased numbers and var... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method of managing inventory may include using a handheld scanning device to locate one or more inventory items on a retail display. The method may further include scanning the identification symbols of inventory items on a retail display to determine the type of the scanned item. An associated ap... | 20050629 | 20120529 | 20060209 | 89822.0 | G06Q2000 | 0 | HAIDER, FAWAAD | HANDHELD SCANNER DEVICE WITH DISPLAY LOCATION DATABASE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,170,780 | ACCEPTED | Device for carrying sets of documents of various sizes and associated method | A device is disclosed for carrying sets of documents of various sizes utilizing at least a document support tray supported on the forearm of a carrier by a forearm supporter secured by a single arm and hand of a carrier such that the documents may easily be delivered utilizing the free arm of the carrier to selectively... | 1. A device for carrying sets of documents of various sizes in such a manner to permit convenient access to the topmost documents and rapid, coordinated distribution of the desired documents, the device adapted to be supported between a carrier's forearm and his body, the device comprising: a document support tray for ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/584,178 filed Jun. 30, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention is directed to a document handling device and, more particularly, to a document handling device adapted to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention is directed to a document handling device and, more particularly, to a document handling device adapted to conveniently hold different types of mail that a mail carrier must distribute throughout the course of his or her route. The present... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of the subject invention is directed to a device for carrying sets of documents of various sizes in such a manner to permit convenient access to the topmost documents and rapid, coordinated distribution of the desired documents, the device adapted to be supported betw... | 20050629 | 20121211 | 20060105 | 69547.0 | A45C1330 | 0 | HELVEY, PETER N. | DEVICE FOR CARRYING SETS OF DOCUMENTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | A45C | 2,005 | |
11,170,798 | ACCEPTED | Oligonucleotides comprising a non-phosphate backbone linkage | One aspect of the present invention relates to a ribonucleoside substituted with a phosphonamidite group at the 3′-position. In certain embodiments, the phosphonamidite is an alkyl phosphonamidite. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a double-stranded oligonucleotide comprising at least one non-phosphate... | 1. A compound represented by formula I: wherein R1 is optionally substituted aralkyl, —Si(R7)3, —C(O)R4, —CO2R4, or —C(O)(NR8)R4; R2 represents independently for each occurrence H, alkyl, or halogen; R3, R4, and R7 each represent independently for each occurrence alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl; R5 is —Si(R7)3, —C(O)R4, —CO2R4... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/584,061, filed Jun. 30, 2004; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/614,528, filed Sep. 30, 2004; the contents of both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE IN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Oligonucleotide compounds have important therapeutic applications in medicine. Oligonucleotides can be used to silence genes that are responsible for a particular disease. Gene-silencing prevents formation of a protein by inhibiting translation. Importantly, gene-silencing agents... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention relates to a ribonucleoside substituted with a phosphonamidite group at the 3′-position. In certain embodiments, the phosphonamidite is an alkyl phosphonamidite. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a double-stranded oligonucleotide ... | 20050629 | 20091110 | 20061221 | 99896.0 | A61K4800 | 0 | LEWIS, PATRICK T | OLIGONUCLEOTIDES COMPRISING A NON-PHOSPHATE BACKBONE LINKAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,170,881 | ACCEPTED | System and method for detecting unauthorized access to electronic equipment or components | An improved system and method for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access, by detecting and also reacting to unauthorized intrusions into the enclosures for the sensitive electronic equipment or components is disclosed. For example, a protective system for protecting sensitiv... | 1. A system for detecting an intrusion into an enclosure for electronic equipment or components, comprising: an enclosure for electronic equipment or components; at least one electronic circuit enclosed within said enclosure for electronic equipment or components; and at least one optical frequency signal conductor dis... | This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/673,187, filed on Apr. 20, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. GOVERNMENT LICENSE RIGHTS The U.S. Government may have certain rights in the present invention as provided for by the terms of Contract No. FA8650-04-C-8... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The need to protect sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access is well known. For example, electronic systems or components used for civilian applications can contain sensitive, proprietary information that needs to be protected against unauthorized ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an improved system and method for protecting sensitive electronic equipment or components against unauthorized access, by detecting and also reacting to unauthorized intrusions into the enclosures for the sensitive electronic equipment or components. I... | 20050630 | 20080930 | 20070517 | 62242.0 | G08B1314 | 0 | NGUYEN, TAI T | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,170,961 | ACCEPTED | Carton capable of carrying take-out food and beverages | A carton has side panels extending upwardly from respective edges of the carton's bottom. Upright edges of the side panels are respectively connected to one another to define upright corners of the carton. At least a first opening to the carton's interior extends across a first of the upright corners. At least one part... | 1. A carton capable of holding a plurality of articles, the carton comprising: a bottom; a plurality of side panels extending upwardly from respective edges of the bottom, wherein upright edges of the plurality of side panels are respectively connected to one another to define a plurality of upright corners of the cart... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cartons that are capable of carrying take-out food and beverages are well known. For example, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,586,301; 3,013,710; 3,640,380 and 5,524,184. There is always a desire for cartons that provide a new balance of properties. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME ASPECTS OF THE INVENTION One as... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Cartons that are capable of carrying take-out food and beverages are well known. For example, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,586,301; 3,013,710; 3,640,380 and 5,524,184. There is always a desire for cartons that provide a new balance of properties. | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME ASPECTS OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is the provision of a carton having side panels extending upwardly from respective edges of the carton's bottom, with side edges of the side panels being respectively connected to one another to define upright corners of the ... | 20050630 | 20091117 | 20070104 | 97209.0 | B65D546 | 0 | DEMEREE, CHRISTOPHER R | CARTON CAPABLE OF CARRYING TAKE-OUT FOOD AND BEVERAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,171,042 | ACCEPTED | Input stage for an amplifier | In one embodiment, the present invention includes an amplifier having an input to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal from an output node of a source. An input stage coupled to the amplifier input may include one or more components to aid in processing of incoming signals. One such component coupled between the sourc... | 1. An apparatus comprising: an amplifier having an input to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal from an output node of a source; and a coupling capacitor coupled to the input of the amplifier to maintain a bias voltage of the amplifier at a different potential than a DC voltage of the output node, wherein the amplifi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention generally relates to a receiver that has an input stage coupled to an amplifier. BACKGROUND A conventional radio frequency (RF) receiver includes various gain stages for purposes of receiving a relatively small magnitude RF signal and translating the received RF signal to an interme... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A conventional radio frequency (RF) receiver includes various gain stages for purposes of receiving a relatively small magnitude RF signal and translating the received RF signal to an intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The RF signal that is received by the receiver typically is provided from an ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, the present invention includes an amplifier having an input to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal from an output node of a source. An input stage coupled to the amplifier input may include one or more components to aid in processing of incoming signals. One suc... | 20050630 | 20080408 | 20070104 | 91443.0 | H04B116 | 1 | NGUYEN, HIEU P | INPUT STAGE FOR AN AMPLIFIER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,171,066 | ACCEPTED | Automated monitoring of a network | A spare receiver in a CMTS is used to determine the connectivity status of the receivers of the CMTS in the network. Load balancing and Spectrum Groups may also be determined according to the connectivity status of the receivers. The spare receiver is configured to have the communication protocols of a first selected r... | 1. An apparatus for managing a network comprising: a transmission unit capable of transmitting signals according to predetermined communication protocols; a plurality of receivers, each receiver being capable of receiving signals according to predetermined communication protocols; a spare receiver capable of receiving ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to automated monitoring of a network to ensure the integrity of the network system. This invention more particularly relates to detecting how a cable system is actually wired so cable operators can determine if the plant is really wired the way they intended and components ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Coaxial cable television systems have been in widespread use for many years and extensive networks have been developed. The extensive and complex networks are often difficult for a cable operator to manage and monitor. Particularly, a typical cable network generally contains a headend which provi... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This invention describes exemplary methods and apparatus for detecting how a CMTS is connected in a cable headend, enabling the cable operators to determine if the network is really wired the way they intended. This invention also provides for automatically configuring Load Balancing Groups and/or S... | 20050630 | 20130101 | 20070104 | 94904.0 | H04B7216 | 0 | CROMPTON, CHRISTOPHER R | AUTOMATED MONITORING OF A NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,171,069 | ACCEPTED | Night vision infrared illuminator | An illuminator assembly is provided for supplying night vision illumination. The assembly includes a support housing and an infrared illumination source. An infrared reflector receives the radiation emitted from the infrared illumination source and reflects the infrared radiation in a first substantially collimated fie... | 1. An infrared illuminator assembly comprising: a housing; an infrared illumination source; an infrared reflector arranged to receive infrared radiation emitted from the infrared illumination source, wherein the infrared reflector reflects infrared radiation in a first field of view and transmits visible light therethr... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention generally relates to night vision illumination and, more particularly, relates to an infrared illuminator, particularly for use in a night vision system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Night vision systems generally operate in the near infrared (IR) illumination range employing artifi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Night vision systems generally operate in the near infrared (IR) illumination range employing artificial illumination source(s) to illuminate a field of view. It has been proposed to employ night vision systems on automotive systems that illuminate the road scene in front of the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, an infrared illuminator assembly is provided for supplying night vision illumination. The illuminator assembly includes a support housing and an infrared illumination source. An infrared reflector is arranged to receive infr... | 20050630 | 20080513 | 20070111 | 86642.0 | F21V1100 | 0 | SAHU, MEENAKSHI S | NIGHT VISION INFRARED ILLUMINATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,005 | |
11,171,165 | ACCEPTED | Portable electronic reference device with pivoting light lid | A portable electronic reference device is disclosed that can be used by a user when reading a book. The electronic reference device functions as a dictionary for the reader to look up words as they read. It can also have various other functions that would be suitable for a portable electronic device. The device has a d... | 1. A portable electronic reference device comprising: a display for displaying data; a keyboard for a user to input data into the device for inputting the data; a lid pivotally connected to the display; a light attached to the lid; a processor for processing the input data; a switch operable to automatically turn on th... | BACKGROUND A. Field of Invention This invention relates to a portable electronic device that can be used as a reference guide by a person reading a book. More particularly, the invention relates to a device that can be easily carried within the book and serve as a bookmark and provides a reading light. B. Description o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A. Field of Invention This invention relates to a portable electronic device that can be used as a reference guide by a person reading a book. More particularly, the invention relates to a device that can be easily carried within the book and serve as a bookmark and provides a reading light. B. D... | <SOH> C. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The current invention involves a portable electronic reference device that is capable of being inserted in between pages of a book and used as a bookmark without causing damage to the pages of the book or causing damage to the device itself. According to one aspect of the inventi... | 20050630 | 20100302 | 20070104 | 68978.0 | G09G500 | 0 | PERVAN, MICHAEL | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE DEVICE WITH PIVOTING LIGHT LID | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,171,171 | ACCEPTED | Resealable moisture tight container assembly for strips and the like having a lip snap seal | A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid, the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper housing portion of the container, the lid includes a lip seal member that extends downwardly from the lid, the lip se... | 1. A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid, the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper housing portion of the container, the container has a container base, and a sidewall extending upwardly from the b... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/683,311, filed Oct. 10, 2003, which claims a benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/417,533, filed Oct. 10, 2002. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a resealable container and lid assembly having a lip snap seal for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items, including but not limited to edible breath-freshening strips, drug-delivery strips, diagnostic test strips, and effervescent tablets. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a resealable container and lid assembly having a lip snap seal for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items, including but not limited to edible breath-freshening strips, drug delivery strips, diagnostic test strips, and effervescent tablets. T... | 20050630 | 20090526 | 20051124 | 75216.0 | 2 | HYLTON, ROBIN ANNETTE | RESEALABLE MOISTURE TIGHT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR STRIPS AND THE LIKE HAVING A LIP SNAP SEAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,171,505 | ACCEPTED | Hybrid window wall/curtain wall system and method of installation | There are currently two major types of exterior building envelope finishing systems: window wall systems, and curtain wall systems. Window wall systems use panels which fit between concrete floor slaps, and hence, are prone to leakage and are not aesthetically appealing. Curtain wall systems are installed proud of the ... | 1. A unitized exterior building envelope system comprising: individual framed panels, supported with vertical mullions on their sides, said vertical mullions interconnecting adjacent ones of said individual framed panels; each of said vertical mullions being notched to accommodate the thickness of a concrete floor slab... | FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to exterior building envelope finishing systems, and more particularly to improvements over curtain wall and window wall systems and the like. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The current approach to the construction of large highrise commercial or residential build... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The current approach to the construction of large highrise commercial or residential buildings is to first construct a self-supporting structure of a roof, floors and interior bearing members (including posts, beams, bearing walls, columns, and other structural supports), general... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved window or curtain wall system and method of installation for such a system, which obviates or mitigates at least one of the disadvantages described above. One aspect of the invention is broadly defined as a unitized e... | 20050701 | 20100112 | 20060126 | 95217.0 | E04H600 | 1 | GLESSNER, BRIAN E | HYBRID WINDOW WALL/CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04H | 2,005 | |
11,171,589 | ACCEPTED | Techniques to control data transmission for a wireless system | A system, apparatus, method, and article including a control module to manage transmission of packets in a channel of a wireless network. The control module to receive real-time information about the channel. The control module to adapt transmission of said packets based on the information. Other embodiments are descri... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a control module to manage transmission of packets in a channel of a wireless network, said control module to receive real-time information about said channel, said control module to adapt transmission of said packets based on said information. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of sa... | BACKGROUND Various communication systems exist today to allow electronic devices such as computers to communicate and exchange data and other types of information such as voice and multimedia communications (e.g., video, sound, data) over local and distributed networks. Various wireless communication systems, such as W... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Various communication systems exist today to allow electronic devices such as computers to communicate and exchange data and other types of information such as voice and multimedia communications (e.g., video, sound, data) over local and distributed networks. Various wireless communication system... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a system. FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a component. FIG. 3A illustrates one embodiment of a module. FIG. 3B illustrates one embodiment of a packet quintuplet. FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a logic flow. detailed-descriptio... | 20050629 | 20090811 | 20070104 | 95496.0 | H04J116 | 1 | PHAN, HUY Q | TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL DATA TRANSMISSION FOR A WIRELESS SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,171,626 | ACCEPTED | Folding edge guide assembly for an imaging apparatus | A media edge guide assembly for use in an imaging apparatus having a media supply source includes a first edge guide portion and a second edge guide portion. The first edge guide portion and the second edge guide portion are arranged to have an axis of rotation passing through the first edge guide portion and the secon... | 1. A media edge guide assembly for use in an imaging apparatus having a media supply source that includes a base having a stationary media support, and a movable media support pivotably connected to said base to pivot around an axis of rotation, comprising: a first edge guide portion; and a second edge guide portion, s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention. The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, and, more particularly, to a folding edge guide assembly for an imaging apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art. An imaging apparatus may be in the form of a printer, or a multifunction machine, also known... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention. The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, and, more particularly, to a folding edge guide assembly for an imaging apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art. An imaging apparatus may be in the form of a printer, or a multifunction machine... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention, in one form thereof, is directed to a media edge guide assembly for use in an imaging apparatus having a media supply source. The media edge guide assembly includes a first edge guide portion and a second edge guide portion. The first edge guide portion and the second... | 20050630 | 20110322 | 20070104 | 75155.0 | B41J1310 | 0 | MARINI, MATTHEW G | FOLDING EDGE GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMAGING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B41J | 2,005 | |
11,171,874 | ACCEPTED | Filter element | A filter element includes a filter web pleated in an essentially zigzag manner and made, in particular, of a nonwoven material, for insertion into a holder such as a filter frame and/or a filter housing, having at least one end-positioned wall of an essentially flat design. The filter element includes at least one end ... | 1. A filter element for insertion into a holder having at least one substantially flat end wall, the filter element comprising: a filter web material pleated in a zigzag manner so as to define a plurality of pleats; and at least one end face associated with the flat end wall and being curved outward in a defined convex... | Priority is claimed to German Patent Application No. DE 10 2004 031 809.3, filed on Jul. 1, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein. The present invention relates to a filter element having a filter web pleated in an essentially zigzag manner and made, in particular, of nonwoven fabric,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Filter elements having a filter web pleated in a zigzag manner and made, in particular, of nonwoven fabric, are manufactured for a wide range of applications. For example, they are used to filter fresh air for the interior of a motor vehicle as well as in air-conditioning systems for enclosed spa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to improve on a filter element or a filter system of the aforementioned type so that a tighter seal is achieved in the installed state. The present invention provides a filter element ( 1 ) having a filter web ( 2 ) pleated in an essentially zig... | 20050630 | 20090317 | 20060105 | 82252.0 | B01D3908 | 0 | CLEMENTE, ROBERT ARTHUR | FILTER ELEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,171,881 | ACCEPTED | Two-cycle combustion engine with air scavenging system having pressure reducing device | To provide an improved air scavenging type two-cycle combustion engine equipped with a pressure reducing device in which clogging of a decompressing hole can easily be removed, a two-cycle combustion engine includes a delivery passage (32) for introducing air into a combustion chamber (9) prior to an air-fuel mixture. ... | 1. A two-cycle combustion engine with an air scavenging system, provided with a pressure reducing device, which combustion engine comprising: a delivery passage for introducing air into a combustion chamber prior to an air-fuel mixture, the delivery passage having a downstream opening through which the air is introduce... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a two-cycle combustion engine having an air scavenging system, which can be utilized as a drive source for a small-size work machine such as, for example, a brush cutter or a blast cleaner. More particularly, the present in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a two-cycle combustion engine having an air scavenging system, which can be utilized as a drive source for a small-size work machine such as, for example, a brush cutter or a blast cleaner. More particularly, th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention is intended to provide an improved air scavenging type two-cycle combustion engine equipped with a pressure reducing device, which is effective to suppress the blow-off of the air-fuel mixture through the exhaust port and in which clogging of a dec... | 20050630 | 20061212 | 20060112 | 63160.0 | F02B2500 | 0 | KAMEN, NOAH P | TWO-CYCLE COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH AIR SCAVENGING SYSTEM HAVING PRESSURE REDUCING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F02B | 2,005 | |
11,171,920 | ACCEPTED | Multi-level image stack of filtered images | A multi-level image data structure (called a multi-level image stack) containing a single image at each level and a method for generating the same. Images at each level contain the same number of pixels. The multi-level image stack defines a set of levels emanating from an original image having a number of pixels. Each... | 1. A multi-level image data structure, comprising: an original image having a number of pixels; and different levels of images, each level containing a single image having the same number of pixels as the original image to form a multi-level image stack, wherein each single image is a filtered version of the original i... | BACKGROUND Image pyramids are used by many types of image-processing applications. An image pyramid is a representation of an image at different resolutions, where the same downsampling filter is used to go from a finer image to a coarser image within the pyramid. One popular type of image pyramid is a mipmap pyramid. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Image pyramids are used by many types of image-processing applications. An image pyramid is a representation of an image at different resolutions, where the same downsampling filter is used to go from a finer image to a coarser image within the pyramid. One popular type of image pyramid is a mipm... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention disclosed herein includes a multi-level image data structure (called a multi-level image stack) containing a single image at each level and a method for generating the same. Images at each level contain the same number of pixels. The multi-level image stack defines a set of levels each... | 20050630 | 20090113 | 20070104 | 65379.0 | G06K946 | 0 | KOZIOL, STEPHEN R | MULTI-LEVEL IMAGE STACK OF FILTERED IMAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,172,171 | ACCEPTED | Bleacher cushion | A seat cushion includes a cushioned bottom portion and a back portion. The back portion is flexibly connected to the bottom portion. An attachment mechanism is provided to attach the bottom portion to a bleacher. A constraint element restrains the back portion for rotating beyond a desired angle with respect to the cus... | 1. A seat cushion for removable attachment to a bleacher, the seat cushion comprising: a bottom cushioned portion adapted to set on an upwardly facing surface of a bleacher; an attachment mechanism for securing the bottom cushioned portion to a bleacher; a back portion flexibly connected to said bottom cushioned portio... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/846,136, filed May 14, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/348,785, filed on Jan. 22, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,739,667; and a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent ap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Bleacher-type seating is often provided for spectator events such as sporting events, concerts, and the like. Such seating is often provided in a permanent setting, such as a stadium, a semi-permanent setting, such as retractable bleachers in a gymnasium, or on a temporary basis ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, according to one embodiment, is a removable seat cushion for attachment to a base portion that includes an upwardly facing support surface. The seat portion includes a bottom cushioned portion adapted to set on the upwardly facing surface to provide a pa... | 20050630 | 20090818 | 20060202 | 92108.0 | A47C116 | 0 | CRANMER, LAURIE K | BLEACHER CUSHION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A47C | 2,005 | |
11,172,315 | ACCEPTED | Brush Holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method | Devices and methods of use for brush holders are disclosed. A brush holder assembly including a brush catch and a brush release is disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. Sliding engagement of the first portion with the second portion... | 1. A brush holder assembly for holding a brush having a conductive element, the brush holder assembly comprising: a first portion mountable to a base, the first portion including a stationary brush release; and a second portion separable from the first portion, the second portion including a brush catch for selectively... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/322,957, filed Dec. 18, 2002; which claims priority to provisional application 60/342,175, filed Dec. 18, 2001, which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The purpose of a brush in an electrical device is to pass electrical current from a stationary contact to a moving contact surface, or vice versa. Brushes and brush holders are used in electrical devices such as electrical generators and electrical motors of all sizes. They are also used on slip ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Some example embodiments relate to a brush holder and brush that can be readily removed from service without removing attachment hardware such as nuts or bolts. Additional example embodiments pertain to a brush holder that provides a mechanism for retaining a brush in the holder as the assembly is r... | 20050630 | 20061128 | 20051103 | 60287.0 | 3 | MOHANDESI, IRAJ A | BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,172,411 | ACCEPTED | Feeder device with an integrated differential weigh module | A mail article feeder device comprises a support housing receiving a weighing cell for delivering a weighing signal, a receiver tray having longitudinal and transverse walls for jogging mail articles, and for receiving a stack of mail articles, automatic extractor means for ejecting mail articles from said stack one by... | 1. A mail article feeder device comprising: a support housing receiving a weighing cell for delivering a weighing signal; a receiver tray including longitudinal and transverse walls for jogging mail articles, and suitable for receiving a stack of mail articles; and automatic extractor means for ejecting the mail articl... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the specific field of processing mail. It relates more particularly to a mail article feeder device for a postage meter, and including a differential weigh module. PRIOR ART Differential weigh modules for use with postage meters are well known. U.S. Pat. No. 5,001... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to the specific field of processing mail. It relates more particularly to a mail article feeder device for a postage meter, and including a differential weigh module. | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention appear better from the following description made by way of non-limiting indication and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the invention f... | 20050630 | 20090127 | 20060105 | 71495.0 | G01G1940 | 0 | GIBSON, RANDY W | FEEDER DEVICE WITH AN INTEGRATED DIFFERENTIAL WEIGH MODULE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01G | 2,005 | |
11,172,618 | ACCEPTED | System and method for inspecting railroad track | A system and method for inspecting railroad track is disclosed. The disclosed system includes lasers, cameras, and a processor. The lasers are positioned adjacent the track. The laser emits a beam of light across the railroad track, and the camera captures images of the railroad track having the beam of light emitted t... | 1. A system for inspecting a railroad track bed, including the railroad track, to be mounted on a vehicle for movement along the railroad track, the system comprising: at least one light generator positioned adjacent the railroad track for projecting a beam of light across the railroad track bed; at least one optical r... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a non-provisional application claiming priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/584,769, entitled, “System and Method for Inspecting Railroad Track,” by John Nagle and Steven C. Orrell, filed Jun. 30, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference in its en... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Railroads are generally constructed on a base layer of compacted, crushed stone material. A layer of gravel ballast rests on top of this stone layer. Crossties are laid in and on this ballast layer, and two parallel steel rails are attached to the crossties with fasteners. The ma... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>A system and method for inspecting railroad track is disclosed. The disclosed system includes lasers, cameras, and a processor. The lasers are positioned adjacent to the track. The laser emits a beam of light across the railroad track, and the camera captures images of the railroad... | 20050630 | 20091110 | 20060126 | 59895.0 | G01C308 | 2 | VALENTIN II, JUAN D | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING RAILROAD TRACK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01C | 2,005 | |
11,172,790 | ACCEPTED | Display device | A heatsink made of aluminum is provided in a liquid crystal display device. A plurality of light emitting diodes are contacted to a front surface of the heatsink. A fin unit is contacted to a rear surface of the heatsink. In addition, a display panel is supported by a holding member so as to be positioned at a constant... | 1. A display device comprising: a light emitting diode; a display panel which displays an image by light emitted from said light emitting diode; a heatsink contacted to said light emitting diodes; and a holding member which is supported by said heatsink and holds said display panel so as to position said display panel ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device using light emitting diode (LED) as a light source. 2. Description of the Related Art For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-311417, priorly, cold cathode tubes have been used for light sou... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device using light emitting diode (LED) as a light source. 2. Description of the Related Art For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-311417, priorly, cold cathode tubes have been used f... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device using light emitting diode as a light source, in which a rise in temperature of light emitting diodes has been suppressed. A display device according to the present invention comprises: a light emitting diode; a di... | 20050705 | 20111122 | 20070111 | 96705.0 | G09G336 | 0 | SHERMAN, STEPHEN G | DISPLAY DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,172,867 | ACCEPTED | Monocoque lenticular plastic card and method of making same | A monocoque card for performing transactions is disclosed. The card comprises a substrate having a lenticular portion on a front side and a flat portion on a back side. The substrate has a thickness between 28 and 34 thousandths of an inch. Inks are applied on the flat portion on the back side and an information bearin... | 1. A monocoque card for information exchange comprising: a substrate having a lenticular portion on a front side and a flat portion on a back side; special effects image inks applied on said flat portion on said back side, said special effects image for viewing through said lenticular portion; a clear primer applied ov... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35USC§119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application 60/585,095, that was filed on Jul. 6, 2004, entitled “Monocoque lenticular plastic card and method of making the same”, the specification of which is hereby incorporated by reference. This ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various techniques have been disclosed for creating a lenticular card. For instance, Tomczyk discloses in U.S. Pat. No. 6,900,944 a lenticular card and processes for making the same. Unfortunately, such techniques have many drawbacks which the invention disclosed herein aims to r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a monocoque card for information exchange comprising a substrate having a lenticular portion on a front side and a flat portion on a back side; special effects image inks applied on the flat portion on the back side, the sp... | 20050705 | 20080513 | 20060713 | 64597.0 | G06K1900 | 0 | ST CYR, DANIEL | MONOCOQUE LENTICULAR PLASTIC CARD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,172,885 | ACCEPTED | Solubilization of triazine UV-screening agents with arylalkyl benzoate compounds/amide-based oils and photoprotective compositions comprised thereof | Topcially applicable photoprotective compositions having improved sun protection factor, cosmetic properties and/or stability contain: (a) at least one 1,3,5-triazine UV-screening agent, (b) at least one mixture including: (i) at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound, and (ii) at least one oil containing in its structu... | 1. A topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological photoprotective composition, comprising an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one 1,3,5-triazine UV-screening agent and, as a solubilizing admixture therefor, a thus effective amount of at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound and at least one amide-based o... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO PRIORITY/PROVISIONAL APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of FR 04/51421, filed Jul. 2, 2004, and of provisional application Ser. No. 60/589,007, filed Jul. 20, 2004, each hereby expressly incorporated by reference and each assigned to the assignee hereof. This applicat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to photoprotective compositions comprising at least one 1,3,5-triazine compound dissolved within a mixture of at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound and at least one amide-based oil, and also to various cosmetic ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It has now surprisingly and unexpectedly been discovered that the disadvantages and drawbacks indicated above can be avoided or ameliorated by using a mixture of amide-based oil and of arylalkyl benzoate compound in a composition containing at least one triazine sunscreen, in an amo... | 20050705 | 20170801 | 20060105 | 81858.0 | A61K849 | 0 | KARPINSKI, LUKE E | Solubilization of triazine UV-screening agents with arylalkyl benzoate compounds/amide-based oils and photoprotective compositions comprised thereof | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,173,041 | ACCEPTED | Stacking portlets in portal pages | A portal is comprised of a plurality of portlets. Each portlet accesses hardware and software to gather data. Each portlet offers information to the portal page. Each portlet's information has a specific content type and markup. A subset of portlets are determined stackable if the subset of portlets have in common one ... | 1. A method of generating a portal page, wherein the portal page includes a plurality of portlets, the method comprising: determining whether a subset of portlets is stackable; and responsive to the subset of portlets being stackable, generating the portal page such that the subset of portlets is generated as a stack o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to graphical user interface (GUI). Still more particularly the present invention relates to an improved method, apparatus, and computer usable code for customizing portal pages. 2. Description of the Related Art A portal displ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to graphical user interface (GUI). Still more particularly the present invention relates to an improved method, apparatus, and computer usable code for customizing portal pages. 2. Description of the Related Art A ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer useable code for displaying information from a plurality of portlets. A portal is comprised of a plurality of portlets. Each portlet accesses hardware and software to gather data. Each portlet offers information ... | 20050701 | 20090602 | 20070104 | 72000.0 | G06F1700 | 3 | ABDUL-ALI, OMAR R | STACKING PORTLETS IN PORTAL PAGES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,173,175 | ACCEPTED | Memory module decoder | A memory module connectable to a computer system includes a printed circuit board, a plurality of memory devices coupled to the printed circuit board, and a logic element coupled to the printed circuit board. The plurality of memory devices has a first number of memory devices. The logic element receives a set of input... | 1. A memory module connectable to a computer system, the memory module comprising: a printed circuit board; a plurality of memory devices coupled to the printed circuit board, the plurality of memory devices having a first number of memory devices; and a logic element coupled to the printed circuit board, the logic ele... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/075,395, filed Mar. 7, 2005, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/550,668, filed Mar. 5, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/575,595, filed May 28, 2004. T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to memory modules of a computer system, and more specifically to devices and methods for improving the performance, the memory capacity, or both, of memory modules. 2. Description of the Related Art Certain types o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In certain embodiments, a memory module is connectable to a computer system. The memory module comprises a printed circuit board, a plurality of memory devices coupled to the printed circuit board, and a logic element coupled to the printed circuit board. The plurality of memory dev... | 20050701 | 20071030 | 20060323 | 95786.0 | G11C1606 | 2 | SOFOCLEOUS, ALEXANDER | MEMORY MODULE DECODER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,173,369 | ACCEPTED | Emergency alert systems and methods | A system and method for providing Emergency Alert System (EAS) notifications over Internet Protocol (IP) delivery platforms, including a proxy server coupled to an emergency alert system receiver, a subscriber management database coupled to the proxy server, and an instant messaging server coupled to the proxy server a... | 1. A system comprising: a proxy server coupled to an emergency alert system receiver; a subscriber management database coupled to the proxy server; and an instant messaging server coupled to the proxy server and to the subscriber management server. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the proxy server is adapted to parse ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This disclosure relates generally to the field of Emergency Alert Systems and methods, including providing Emergency Alert System notifications. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The Emergency Alert System (EAS) was established by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in November of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The Emergency Alert System (EAS) was established by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in November of 1994 with the approval of Part 11 EAS rules. The EAS replaced the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) as a tool the United States President and others may use... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements and in which: FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a system to allow EAS notifications to ... | 20050630 | 20130813 | 20070104 | 63347.0 | H04M1104 | 0 | HUYNH, NAM TRUNG | Emergency alert systems and methods | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,173,428 | ACCEPTED | Paint brush for use in corner applications | A paint brush for use in corner applications is provided. The paint brush comprises a handle having a first end and second end, a ferrule receiver, and a detachable ferrule. The ferrule receiver is attached to the second end of the handle and includes a locking mechanism for providing securable attachment of a ferrule.... | 1. A paint brush comprising: handle having a first end and a second end; a ferrule attached to the second end of the handle, the ferrule being configured to an angle of less than 180 degrees; and, a plurality of bristles, the bristles being secured within the ferrule and extending axially therefrom. 2. The paint brush ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/584,979, filed Jul. 2, 2004. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a paint brush for use in corner applications, in particular to a paint brush for corner applications with a replaceable ferrule. BACKGR... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is often necessary to paint the corners of a structure such as the wall of a room or the like. In the past painters have manipulated the bristles of traditional paint brushes into corners to accomplish the task. However, use of traditional paint brushes often results in uneven... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a paint brush for use in corner applications. The paint brush comprises a handle, a ferrule and bristles. The handle has a first end and a second end. The ferrule is attached to the second end of the handle and is configured to an angle of less than 18... | 20050701 | 20090901 | 20060105 | 72633.0 | A46B704 | 1 | SPISICH, MARK | PAINT BRUSH FOR USE IN CORNER APPLICATIONS | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | A46B | 2,005 | |
11,173,565 | ACCEPTED | Integrated circuit with separate supply voltage for memory that is different from logic circuit supply voltage | In one embodiment, an integrated circuit comprises at least one logic circuit supplied by a first supply voltage and at least one memory circuit coupled to the logic circuit and supplied by a second supply voltage. The memory circuit is configured to be read and written responsive to the logic circuit even if the first... | 1. An integrated circuit comprising: at least one logic circuit supplied by a first supply voltage; and at least one memory circuit coupled to the logic circuit and supplied by a second supply voltage, and wherein the memory circuit is configured to be read and written responsive to the logic circuit even if the first ... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention This invention is related to the field of integrated circuits including integrated memories such as static random access memory (SRAM) and, more particularly, to supplying power to such integrated circuits. 2. Description of the Related Art As the number of transistors included on a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention is related to the field of integrated circuits including integrated memories such as static random access memory (SRAM) and, more particularly, to supplying power to such integrated circuits. 2. Description of the Related Art As the number of transistors i... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one embodiment, an integrated circuit comprises at least one logic circuit supplied by a first supply voltage and at least one memory circuit coupled to the logic circuit and supplied by a second supply voltage. The memory circuit is configured to be read and written responsive to the logic circu... | 20050701 | 20080408 | 20070104 | 99380.0 | G11C710 | 3 | NGUYEN, HIEN N | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH SEPARATE SUPPLY VOLTAGE FOR MEMORY THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM LOGIC CIRCUIT SUPPLY VOLTAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,173,737 | ACCEPTED | Methods and systems for monitoring objects | A method and system for monitoring objects in a plurality of management information bases (MIBs) is provided. The objects required for functioning of an application are identified from the MIBs. The application identifies these objects. The identified OIDs are grouped in a group depending on grouping rules provided by ... | 1. A method for monitoring objects in a plurality of Management Information Bases (MIBs), the method comprising identifying one or more Object Identifiers (OIDs) from the plurality of MIBs; providing grouping rules for grouping the identified OIDs in a group; providing a rate of detection of changes in the group; and d... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention Embodiments of the invention relate in general to the field of networking. More specifically, the embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for network management. 2. Description of the Background Art Many of the network management functions performed b... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention Embodiments of the invention relate in general to the field of networking. More specifically, the embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for network management. 2. Description of the Background Art Many of the network management functions... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 illustrates a network in which an exemplary embodiment of the invention can be practiced. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system for monitoring objects in a plurality of Management Information Bases (MIBs), in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. ... | 20050630 | 20110208 | 20070104 | 57671.0 | G06F700 | 0 | ANWARI, MACEEH | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING OBJECTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,173,818 | ACCEPTED | Fully automatic rapid microscope slide scanner | Apparatus for and method of fully automatic rapid scanning and digitizing of an entire microscope sample, or a substantially large portion of a microscope sample, using a linear array detector synchronized with a positioning stage that is part of a computer controlled microscope slide scanner. The invention provides a ... | 1. A method for creating a contiguous digital image of a portion of a microscope sample, comprising: accelerating a microscope sample along a first path to a substantially constant velocity relative to a line scan camera having a linear field of view and a data read rate; synchronizing the data read rate to the velocit... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/798,457 which is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 6,711,283 filed May 3, 2000. BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the field of optical microscopy and pertains more specificall... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to the field of optical microscopy and pertains more specifically to a fully automatic rapid microscope slide scanner. 2. Related Art One of the inherent limitations of optical microscopy is the tradeoff between the field of view, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention provides an apparatus for and a method of fully automatic rapid scanning and digitizing of an entire microscope sample, or a substantially large portion of a microscope sample, using a linear array detector synchronized with a positioning stage that is part of a computer contro... | 20050701 | 20081125 | 20051208 | 97742.0 | 1 | LU, TOM Y | FULLY AUTOMATIC RAPID MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,174,092 | ACCEPTED | Method of accessing files in electronic devices | In a method for accessing files in an electronic device, a Random Access Memory (RAM) disk is set-up to store the file system root of the electronic device. At least one file system to be mounted is discovered in the electronic device. Mount points are established on the RAM disk for each file system. Drive identifiers... | 1. A method for accessing files in an electronic device, the method comprising: setting up a Random Access Memory (RAM) disk, said Random Access Memory (RAM) disk comprising a file system root of said electronic device; discovering at least one file system to be mounted in said electronic device; establishing mount poi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the invention The invention relates to the access of files in electronic devices. Particularly, the invention relates to logical file names in a computer system comprising a primary memory and at least two secondary memories. 2. Description of the Related Art User friendliness is... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the invention The invention relates to the access of files in electronic devices. Particularly, the invention relates to logical file names in a computer system comprising a primary memory and at least two secondary memories. 2. Description of the Related Art User fri... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to a method for accessing files in an electronic device. The method comprises: setting up a Random Access Memory (RAM) disk, the Random Access Memory (RAM) disk comprising the file system root of the electronic device, discovering at least one file system to be... | 20050630 | 20141125 | 20060608 | 67018.0 | G06F1730 | 0 | KHOSHNOODI, FARIBORZ | Method of accessing files in electronic devices | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,174,196 | ACCEPTED | Enhanced digital imaging | A method of operating an imaging system comprising an imaging sensor and a processing system, the processing system having an operating frequency and the sensor having a nominal sampling rate. The method comprises using the imaging sensor with a new sampling rate that is different that the nominal sampling rate. | 1. A method of operating an imaging system comprising an imaging sensor and a processing system, the processing system having an operating frequency and the sensor having a nominal sampling rate, the method comprising: using the imaging sensor with a new sampling rate that is different that the nominal sampling rate. 2... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to enhanced digital imaging. More particularly it relates to improving the sampling of the imaging sensors in general and in particular the wide dynamic range sensors to obtain better sensitivity or using a regular sensor to obtain a sensor with wide dynamic range pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Wide dynamic range (WDR) sensors are used when it is anticipated that the images would comprise details from both low-light scenes and very bright scenes. Recently new techniques were introduced where the imaging sensor is used to acquire two consecutive images of a badly lit sce... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is thus provided, in accordance with some preferred embodiments of the present invention, a method of operating an imaging system comprising an imaging sensor and a processing system, the processing system having an operating frequency and the sensor having a nominal... | 20050630 | 20130730 | 20060202 | 64642.0 | H04N5228 | 0 | VIEAUX, GARY C | METHOD FOR USING WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE SENSOR IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,174,270 | ACCEPTED | Hand guard assembly for firearms | A hand guard assembly for a firearm including a barrel. The assembly includes a tubular unitary body mounted to surround a portion of the barrel substantially coaxially and in a transversely spaced relationship. The tubular body includes a plurality of air flow openings formed therethrough and at least one of a top rai... | 1. A hand guard assembly for a firearm including a barrel, the assembly comprising: a tubular unitary body mounted to surround a portion of the barrel substantially coaxially and in a transversely spaced relationship; and the tubular body including a plurality of air flow openings formed therethrough. 2. A hand guard a... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/585,746, filed 6 Jul. 2004 FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to accessories for firearms. More particularly, the present invention relates to hand guards that may include one or more accessory ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is understood that hand-held firearms require some type of handgrip so that the operator can hold the firearm as it is fired. Also, many accessories are available that aid in the proper and/or enhanced operation of firearms and some type of platform or mounting structure is ge... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Briefly, to achieve the desired objects of the instant invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment thereof, provided is a hand guard assembly for a firearm including a barrel. The assembly includes a tubular unitary body mounted to surround a portion of the barrel substantia... | 20050629 | 20080429 | 20070111 | 69768.0 | F41C2300 | 1 | HAYES, BRET C | HAND GUARD ASSEMBLY FOR FIREARMS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41C | 2,005 | |
11,174,370 | ACCEPTED | Capturing digital images to be transferred to an e-mail address | An electronic still camera for capturing images to be transferred to at least one e-mail address is disclosed. The electronic still camera includes an image sensor for capturing a plurality of images of scenes and for producing image signals representative of the corresponding scenes; an analog-to-digital converter for... | 1. An electronic camera for capturing images to be transferred to at least one e-mail address, the electronic camera comprising: (a) an image sensor for capturing a plurality of images; (b) a first memory for storing the plurality of images; (c) a second memory for storing a plurality of e-mail addresses; (d) a process... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application is a Continuation Application of U.S. Ser. No. 09/821,152, filed Mar. 29, 2001, by Kenneth A. Parulski et al., entitled Electronic Still Camera for Capturing Digital Images to be Transferred to an E-Mail Address, which is a Continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 08/977,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Digital cameras, such as the Kodak Digital Science DC25™ camera, allow images to be utilized on a home computer (PC) and to be incorporated into e-mail documents and personal home pages on the World Wide Web. Presently, if a print is desired, each image must first be copied to th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic still camera for capturing images to be transferred to at least one e-mail address, the electronic still camera comprising: (a) an image sensor for capturing a plurality of images of scenes and for produc... | 20050701 | 20081118 | 20051103 | 84030.0 | 3 | DAHBOUR, HENRY | CAPTURING DIGITAL IMAGES TO BE TRANSFERRED TO AN E-MAIL ADDRESS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,174,446 | ACCEPTED | BAW apparatus | A description is given of a BAW apparatus having a first BAW resonator and a second BAW resonator which are connected antiparallel to one another so as to reduce non-linear effects, in particular harmonics. | 1. A BAW apparatus comprising: a first BAW resonator and a second BAW resonator connected antiparallel. 2. The BAW apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a resonance frequency of the first BAW resonator, and a resonance frequency of the second BAW resonator exhibit substantially identical values. 3. The BAW apparatus... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a BAW (bulk acoustic wave) apparatus, such as a BAW filter. 2. Description of Prior Art Due to their high resonance frequencies and their high quality, in particular in mobile radio communication, BAW resonators have been widely used... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a BAW (bulk acoustic wave) apparatus, such as a BAW filter. 2. Description of Prior Art Due to their high resonance frequencies and their high quality, in particular in mobile radio communication, BAW resonators have been... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is the object of the present invention to provide a BAW apparatus which will make it possible to reduce the non-linear properties of BAW resonators without considerably increasing the dimensions of the BAW resonator. The invention provides a BAW apparatus having a first BAW reson... | 20050701 | 20080429 | 20061228 | 93714.0 | H03H970 | 1 | SUMMONS, BARBARA | BAW APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03H | 2,005 | |
11,174,460 | ACCEPTED | Picture search method and apparatus for digital reproduction | A picture search method and apparatus for digital reproduction are provided. The picture search method includes, generating a multiple image screen by configuring one or more pictures provided before a reproduction start time selected by a user during a high-speed search to a screen or a plurality of screens, outputtin... | 1. A picture search method for digital reproduction, comprising: generating a multiple image screen by configuring one or more pictures provided before a reproduction start time selected by a user during a high-speed search to a screen or a plurality of screens; outputting the multiple image screen; and sequentially re... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2004-0055093, filed on Jul. 15, 2004, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invent... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a picture search method and apparatus for digital reproduction. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a picture search method and apparatus enabling a user to find an exact reproducti... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An aspect of the present invention provides a picture search method and apparatus allowing a user to exactly select a desired reproduction start time during high-speed search. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a picture search method for digital repr... | 20050706 | 20130910 | 20060119 | 73314.0 | H04N5781 | 0 | ADEGEYE, OLUWASEUN | Picture search method and apparatus for digital reproduction | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,174,671 | ACCEPTED | Image-capturing device and method for removing strangers from an image | An image-capturing device and method for removing strangers from an image are described. First, a first image is input. Then, a control module determines if an unwanted object processing step is needed, and obtains a result. If the result is no, the first image is directly sent to an output module. If the result is yes... | 1. An image-capturing device for removing an unwanted object from an image, comprising: an image-input module, for receiving a first image; an image-identifying module, for identifying at least a target-image and at least an unwanted object in the first image; an unwanted object processing module, for performing an unw... | RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is based on, and claims priority from, Taiwan Application Serial Number 93125916, filed Aug. 27, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to an image-capturing device and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In our daily life, both camera and digital camera encounter unsolvable problems in capturing a scene. For example, when photograph is taken in a tourist spot, a stranger may stand behind the target persons and also be captured into the photograph, or when the target persons finis... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hence, an objective of the present invention is to provide an image-capturing device and method for removing strangers from an image after comparing the image with the target-image previously stored in an image database. Another objective of the present invention is to provide an im... | 20050706 | 20080826 | 20060302 | 57368.0 | G06K940 | 2 | ZEILBERGER, DANIEL | IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING STRANGERS FROM AN IMAGE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,174,833 | ACCEPTED | Topological motifs discovery using a compact notation | Discloses are a method of and a system for identifying a motif in a graph. The graph has multiple vertices, and the vertices have one or more attributes. The method comprises the steps of, for each of the vertices that have at least a defined one attribute, identifying a set of vertices, if any, adjacent to said each v... | 1. A method of identifying a motif in a graph, said graph having multiple vertices, the vertices having one or more attributes, the method comprising the steps of: for each of the vertices that have at least a defined one attribute, identifying a set of vertices, if any, adjacent to said each vertex and having at least... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to methods and systems for analyzing graphs. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and systems for finding frequently occurring subgraphs, or motifs, in one or more graphs. 2. Background Art Understanding large volumes ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to methods and systems for analyzing graphs. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and systems for finding frequently occurring subgraphs, or motifs, in one or more graphs. 2. Background Art Understanding la... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of this invention is to find frequently occurring subgraphs in one or more graphs. Another object of the invention is to find frequently occurring and maximal subgraphs in one or more graphs. A further object of the present invention is to analyze graphical data using a co... | 20050705 | 20090707 | 20070201 | 86878.0 | G06F1710 | 0 | FERNANDEZ RIVAS, OMAR F | TOPOLOGICAL MOTIFS DISCOVERY USING A COMPACT NOTATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,174,837 | ACCEPTED | Side impact sensor systems | Vehicle including an occupant protection apparatus for protecting an occupant during an impact into a side of the vehicle, and a side impact, electronic crash sensor assembly for detecting impact into the side of the vehicle and controlling the occupant protection apparatus responsive to the detected impact. The sensor... | 1. In a vehicle having doors, front and rear wheels and a longitudinal axis between a front and rear of the vehicle such that a lateral direction is defined perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the vehicle also having left and right sides, comprising: an occupant protection apparatus for protecting an occupant of th... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/963,390 filed Oct. 12, 2004 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/768,791 filed Jan. 30, 2004 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/435,045 filed Nov. 8, 19... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Self-contained airbag systems contain all of the parts of the airbag system within a single package, in the case of mechanical implementations, and in the case of electrical or electronic systems, all parts except the primary source of electrical power and, in some cases, the dia... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is concerned with a novel self-contained airbag system for protecting occupants in side impacts. It is also concerned with the sensors used either with self-contained modules or apart from the airbag module. This may be accomplished by using the sensors de... | 20050705 | 20060829 | 20051103 | 63839.0 | 1 | CULBRETH, ERIC D | SIDE IMPACT SENSOR SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,174,871 | ACCEPTED | Teether book | A teething toy for infants and small children is styled as an illustrated book. The toy includes a number of page-like leaves, which in the preferred embodiment are fabricated from a cloth-like material, and a number of attached teething elements. The teething elements are preferably made from a relatively hard resilie... | 1. A teething toy, comprising: a book-like structure having a plurality of leaves; and a teething element that is attached to at least one of said leaves, said teething element being fabricated from a resilient, elastomeric non-toxic material and being sized and dimensioned to be comfortably inserted into an infant's m... | This is a Continuation of Ser. No. 09/417,399, filed Oct. 13, 1999, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of juvenile products. More specifically, the invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of juvenile products. More specifically, the invention pertains to a teething toy that is styled as a book or similar printed article. 2. Description of the Related Technology During the first 18 months the a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a teething toy that combines effective teething relief for an infant or small child along with providing subtle encouragement to the child that books are worthwhile objects of attention. It is further an object to provide a book-like produ... | 20050705 | 20110517 | 20051103 | 61559.0 | 1 | MENDOZA, MICHAEL G | TEETHER BOOK | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,175,065 | ACCEPTED | Beverage dispenser having an airtight valve and seal | A beverage dispenser includes a container defining a container volume, and a substantially spill-proof cap, having a suction portion and an aperture on top of the suction portion, coupled to the container. A valve with a slit is inserted between the container and cap so that the slit is placed beneath the aperture of t... | 1. A beverage dispenser comprising: a container for holding a beverage; a cap having an aperture and fixed securely on top of the container; sealing means for covering the aperture; and a valve placed between the container and the cap; wherein the valve in combination with the sealing means forms a vacuum between the c... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to beverage dispensers, and more specifically, to a spill-proof beverage dispenser having an airtight valve and seal. 2. Prior Art Beverages may be contained by and dispensed from many different types of containers. These incl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to beverage dispensers, and more specifically, to a spill-proof beverage dispenser having an airtight valve and seal. 2. Prior Art Beverages may be contained by and dispensed from many different types of containers... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a beverage dispenser that is substantially spill-proof. The present invention also provides a beverage dispenser that provides an airtight seal between the container holding the liquid and the cap of the container, and allows for a simple and easy conf... | 20050705 | 20101221 | 20070111 | 75358.0 | A61J900 | 0 | WEAVER, SUE A | BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING AN AIRTIGHT VALVE AND SEAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61J | 2,005 | |
11,175,072 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for kidney dialysis | A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed. These include checking of dialysate bypass status using flow measurement; using a flow sensor to confirm the absence of ultrafiltration during bypass; automatic testing of ultrafiltration function by removal of a discrete vo... | 1-41. (canceled) 42. A hemodialysis apparatus, comprising: (a) means for delivering extracorporeal blood to a hemodialyzer and for controlling at least one extracorporeal-blood parameter selected from the group consisting of (i) blood-flow rate, (ii) arterial pressure, (iii) venous pressure, and (iv) anticoagulant deli... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/711,240 filed on Nov. 13, 2000, now pending, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/067,922 filed on Apr. 28, 1998, now abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/479,688... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Kidney dialysis machines are well known in the art and are illustrated, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,598,727, 4,172,033, 4,267,040, and 4,769,134. While machines according to the prior art provide a number of advantageous features, they nonetheless have certain limitations. T... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic hydraulic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a kidney dialysis machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing flow path locations and components of a pre-dialyzer flow sensor and a post-dialyzer, flow sensor accordi... | 20050705 | 20080115 | 20051103 | 62704.0 | 1 | DRODGE, JOSEPH W | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR KIDNEY DIALYSIS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,175,158 | ACCEPTED | Flow control apparatus and method with internally isothermal control volume for flow verification | An internally isothermal control volume of a flow verification system for measuring gas pressure drop relative to time to calculate flow rate has a thermal reservoir provided therein. The thermal reservoir is de-coupled from ambient effects so that the temperature of the thermal reservoir will be driven to the gas temp... | 1. A flow control apparatus for use within a fluid circuit having a source of pressurized gas to be delivered at a controlled flow rate to a destination by said flow control apparatus, said flow control apparatus comprising: a flow line through which gas from a source of pressurized gas can be delivered; a flow control... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority of U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/585,981 filed Jul. 7, 2004. The disclosure of the provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a flow control apparatus and method for controlling the deliv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Measuring the gas pressure drop relative to time (pressure rate of decay) in a known volume (control volume) is one method to calculate gas flow rate. Such a method is normally only used in calibration systems, where strict control of ambient conditions is possible, and where there is sufficient ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention addresses the aforementioned need. The invention is directed to an improved flow control apparatus for use within a fluid circuit having a source of pressurized gas to be delivered at a controlled flow rate to a destination by the flow control apparatus, and to an improved meth... | 20050707 | 20070417 | 20060112 | 61422.0 | B65G5108 | 2 | PATEL, HARSHAD R | FLOW CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH INTERNALLY ISOTHERMAL CONTROL VOLUME FOR FLOW VERIFICATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65G | 2,005 | |
11,175,186 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure | Determining surface topology of a portion (26) of a three-dimensional structure is provided. An array of incident light beams (36) passing through a focusing optics (42) and a probing face is shone on said portion. The focusing optics defines one or more focal planes forward the probing face in a position which can be ... | 1. A method for determining surface topology of a portion of a three-dimensional structure, comprising: (a) providing an array of incident light beams propagating in an optical path leading through a focusing optics and through a probing face; the focusing optics defining one or more focal planes forward said probing f... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention in the field of imaging techniques and relates to a method and an apparatus for non-contact imaging of three-dimensional structures, particularly useful for direct surveying of teeth. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A great variety of methods and systems have been developed for direct ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A great variety of methods and systems have been developed for direct optical measurement of teeth and the subsequent automatic manufacture of dentures. The term “direct optical measurement” signifies surveying of teeth in the oral cavity of a patient This facilitates the obtainm... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structures. A preferred, non-limiting embodiment, is concerned with the imaging of a three-dimensional topology of a teeth segment, particularly such where one or more teeth are missing. This m... | 20050707 | 20060815 | 20051201 | 92330.0 | 1 | PUNNOOSE, ROY M | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,175,491 | ACCEPTED | Receptacle lid with integral work surface | A lid device for use with a container includes a lid, a frame, and a two-axis pivot coupling connecting the lid to the frame. The frame is mounted to or otherwise connected to the container rim. The lid has a substantially flat and rigid work surface on which a workpiece can be placed. A user can pivot the lid about a ... | 1. A lid device for a container having a rim, comprising: a frame mountable on the rim and having a central opening for accessing the container; a lid having a substantially flat and rigid work surface and a size and shape substantially corresponding to a size and shape of the central opening; and a two-axis pivot coup... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/599,301, filed Aug. 5, 2004, is hereby claimed. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to portable work surfaces and to lids for refuse receptac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to portable work surfaces and to lids for refuse receptacles and the like. 2. Description of the Related Art Mechanics, machinists, manufacturers, hobbyists and others often keep a refuse receptacle near their work... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a lid device for a container having a rim, such as a trash can or other receptacle. The lid device comprises a lid, a frame, and a two-axis pivot coupling connecting a portion of the lid to a portion of the frame. The frame is mounted to the rim, int... | 20050706 | 20100525 | 20060209 | 64587.0 | B65D4314 | 0 | HICKS, ROBERT J | RECEPTACLE LID WITH INTEGRAL WORK SURFACE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,175,600 | ACCEPTED | Probe head having a membrane suspended probe | A probe head with membrane suspended probes. | 1. A probe head comprising: (a) an elastic membrane having a first surface and an opposing second surface, said elastic membrane capable of exerting a restoring force when one of said first and said second surfaces is distorted; and (b) a conductive probe comprising a beam having a first end and a second end, a probe t... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/586,299 entitled “Probe Head Having a Membrane Suspended Probe,” invented by Kenneth Smith, Michael Jolley and Victoria Van Sycle on Jul. 7, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to probing assemblies of the type commonly used for testing integrated circuits (ICs) and, in particular, to a probing assembly providing finely pitched, compliant probes having very low inductance. Integrated circuit technology permits fabrication o... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective schematic diagram of a needle-type probing assembly. FIG. 2 is a cross-section of a needle card probe head for use in a needle-type probing assembly. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a membrane probing assembly bolted to... | 20050705 | 20080506 | 20060112 | 96791.0 | G01R3102 | 0 | HOLLINGTON, JERMELE M | PROBE HEAD HAVING A MEMBRANE SUSPENDED PROBE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,005 | |
11,175,988 | ACCEPTED | Enabling text messaging between a member and non-member of a community based on a common short code | Enabling a user of a device, such as a wired or wireless device, that is associated with a telephone number to communicate text messages with another user of another device that is not associated with a telephone number (or the telephone number is unknown to the sender). Although the other user's telephone number is no... | 1. A method for communicating text messages over a network, comprising: enabling a user to author a first text message with a destination number that includes a common short code (CSC), wherein the CSC is assigned to an entity associated with a recipient of the first text message, and wherein the first text message inc... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to communicating messages over a network, and in particular, to an apparatus and method for enabling an SMS message including a user ID of a member of a user community to be sent to the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The use of mobile technologies is ste... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of mobile technologies is steadily on the increase, for both business and personal uses. Mobile phones are a common site today and many people own personal information management (PIM) devices, palmtop computers, and so forth, to manage their schedules, contacts, and to s... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following drawings, in which: FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of a system for communicating over a network; FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of an embodi... | 20050705 | 20070717 | 20070111 | 78187.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | LE, DANH C | ENABLING TEXT MESSAGING BETWEEN A MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER OF A COMMUNITY BASED ON A COMMON SHORT CODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,176,049 | ACCEPTED | Automatic generation of a photo album | A method for producing a digital photo album includes selecting a plurality of digital images each characterized by a portrait format or a landscape format, providing a library of page layouts each comprising one or more image areas configured to receive digital images. Each of the image areas is characterized by an im... | 1. A method for producing a digital photo album having a plurality of pages, comprising: selecting a plurality of digital images each characterized by an image format selected from the group of a portrait format and a landscape format; providing a library of page layouts each comprising one or more image areas configur... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED INVENTIONS The present invention is related to commonly assigned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/106,902 [Attorney Docket no. SF046C001], filed on Mar. 25, 2002, titled “Producing and sharing personalized photo calendars” and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/086,579 [Attorney Docket n... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In recent years, photography has been rapidly transformed from chemical based technologies to digital imaging technologies. Digital images captured by digital cameras can be stored in computers and viewed on display devices. Users can also produce image prints based on the digital images. Such im... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one aspect, the present application relates to a method for producing a digital photo album having a plurality of pages, comprising: selecting a plurality of digital images each characterized by an image format selected from the group of a portrait format and a landscape format; providing a libra... | 20050707 | 20090106 | 20070125 | 76824.0 | H04N900 | 2 | JOHNS, ANDREW W | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF A PHOTO ALBUM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,176,071 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for passing network traffic data | A method for processing network traffic data includes receiving network traffic data, and passing the network traffic data to one of a plurality of worker modules for processing the network traffic data, wherein the step of passing is performed based at least in part on a quantity of the worker modules, and/or a number... | 1. A method for processing network traffic data, comprising: receiving network traffic data; and passing the network traffic data to one of a plurality of worker modules for processing the network traffic data; wherein the step of passing is performed based at least in part on a quantity of the worker modules. 2. The m... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention relates to computer systems and computer networks, and more particularly, to systems, and methods for processing network traffic data. 2. Background A gateway between a user and a server performs many important functions. One important function is policy e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention relates to computer systems and computer networks, and more particularly, to systems, and methods for processing network traffic data. 2. Background A gateway between a user and a server performs many important functions. One important function... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with some embodiments, a method for processing network traffic data includes receiving network traffic data, and passing the network traffic data to one of a plurality of worker modules for processing the network traffic data, wherein the step of passing is performed based at least in ... | 20050706 | 20080219 | 20070111 | 64428.0 | H04L1256 | 1 | ELALLAM, AHMED | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PASSING NETWORK TRAFFIC DATA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,176,387 | ACCEPTED | Server and method to provide access to a network by a computer configured for a different network | A server and method is provided that allows a computer configured for a different network to access a network without hardware or software configuration changes to the computer. The invention allows users to plug into the network and access not only the network that their computer is connected to but also to the Intern... | 1. A server for use with a network to provide access to a computer configured for a different network without reconfiguring the computer through hardware or software comprising: 1) a registration module to register the computer to access the network; 2) a registration driver to assign IP addresses and maintain and acce... | This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/742,006 filed Dec. 22, 2000 which claims priority based on U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/171,644 filed Dec. 27, 1999 and Canadian patent application No. 2,293,765 filed Dec. 23, 1999, which applications are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTI... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In describing the invention different terms are sometimes used for the mobile user equipment being connected to a different network than the user's computer has been configured for. The equipment is typically a laptop computer but can be any similar processing unit or system. It ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to overcome one or more of the problems cited above. he present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for allowing remote users to access TCP/IP services regardless of the TCP/IP configurations of their remote computer. Users can si... | 20050708 | 20090428 | 20051117 | 92969.0 | 10 | LUU, LE HIEN | A SYSTEM USING SERVER TO PROVIDE MOBILE COMPUTER ACCESSING TO A DIFFERENT NETWORK WITHOUT RECONFIGURING THE MOBILE COMPUTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,176,451 | ACCEPTED | Computer program, method, and system for monitoring nutrition content of consumables and for facilitating menu planning | A computer program, method, and system for dynamically and interactively providing nutrition content information for consumables such that a user may monitor, tailor, plan, and review their intake thereof in light of a health-related interest or concern, such as, for example, weight-loss, food allergies, or diabetes or... | 1. A hand-held apparatus for providing nutrition content information, the hand-held apparatus comprising: a housing; a computer-readable memory located within the housing; a network connection coupled with the memory and operable to access a communications network to retrieve consumables and related nutrition content i... | RELATED APPLICATION The present application is a continuation and claims priority benefit, with regard to all common subject matter, of earlier-filed U.S. patent application entitled “COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING NUTRITION CONTENT OF CONSUMABLES AND FOR FACILITATING MENU PLANNING”, application Se... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a computer program, method, or system for providing nutrition content information for consumables. More particularly, the present invention relates to a computer program, method, or method for dynamically and interactivel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a computer program, method, and system for dynamically and interactively providing nutrition content information for consumables such that a user may monitor, tailor, plan, and review their intake thereof in light of a health-related interest or concer... | 20050801 | 20080819 | 20051201 | 57541.0 | 5 | WOLFE JR, WILLIS RAY | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING NUTRITION CONTENT OF CONSUMABLES AND FOR FACILITATING MENU PLANNING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,176,474 | ACCEPTED | Edge card connector assembly with keying means for ensuring proper connection | A surface mount connector for high speed data transfer application has an insulative housing with a circuit card-receiving slot disposed along a front face thereof. A plurality of conductive terminals are supported by the housing so that contact portions of the terminals extend into the card slot. The terminals are sup... | 1. A connector for providing a connection between a circuit board and an opposing electronic element, the opposing electronic element including a male portion having a plurality of conductive members disposed thereon, and a projecting member distinct from said male portion, said connector comprising: an insulative conn... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/586,488, filed Jul. 7, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed generally to edge card connectors and, more specifically to edge card connectors in which the connector impedance ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed generally to edge card connectors and, more specifically to edge card connectors in which the connector impedance may be controlled by shaping of the connector terminals and in which the connector includes a means for ensuring proper connection w... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide a low profile connector in which the terminals may have varying shapes for controlling the impedance of the connector and in which the connector housing includes means for orienting an opposing connector for mat... | 20050707 | 20070403 | 20060112 | 71864.0 | H01R2400 | 1 | PAUMEN, GARY F | EDGE CARD CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH KEYING MEANS FOR ENSURING PROPER CONNECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,176,483 | ACCEPTED | Keyed housing for use with small size plug connectors | A shielded housing that provides a shield to a circuit board connector of the SFP-style includes a conductive body that encompasses the connector. The housing has an opening that defines an entrance of the housing through which an opposing mating connector may be inserted. The housing entrance includes one or more guid... | 1. A shielded housing for housing a connector for that provides a connection between a circuit board and an opposing electronic element, the circuit board having a plurality of conductive traces disposed thereon, the connector having a receptacle that receives a male portion from an opposing mating electronic element, ... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority of prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/585,780, filed Jul. 7, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed generally to small size connectors and, more particularly to shielded housings that enclose such connectors. H... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed generally to small size connectors and, more particularly to shielded housings that enclose such connectors. High speed data transfer systems require electrical connectors in which the electrical impedance can be controlled in order to maintain t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide a surface mount style connector for mounting on a circuit board, the connector having a plurality of conductive terminals supported therein in spaced apart order, and a conductive outer shielding cage or housing... | 20050707 | 20080401 | 20060223 | 58950.0 | H01R13648 | 1 | DINH, PHUONG K | KEYED HOUSING FOR USE WITH SMALL SIZE PLUG CONNECTORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,176,494 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for detecting and preventing flooding attacks in a network environment | A method for processing network traffic data includes receiving a packet, and determining whether the packet is a previously dropped packet that is being retransmitted. A method for processing network traffic content includes receiving a plurality of headers, the plurality of headers having respective first field value... | 1. A method for processing network traffic data, comprising: receiving a packet; and determining whether the packet is a previously dropped packet that is being retransmitted. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising dropping the packet if the packet is not a retransmission of a previously dropped packet. 3. The me... | BACKGROUND The field of the invention relates to computer systems and computer networks, and more particularly, to systems and methods for detecting and preventing flooding attacks in a network environment. Flooding attack is a type of computer/network intrusion in which the attacker causes a high volume of sessions/co... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The field of the invention relates to computer systems and computer networks, and more particularly, to systems and methods for detecting and preventing flooding attacks in a network environment. Flooding attack is a type of computer/network intrusion in which the attacker causes a high volume of... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance to some embodiments, a method for processing network traffic data includes receiving a packet, and determining whether the packet is a previously dropped packet that is being retransmitted. In accordance to other embodiments, a system for processing network traffic data includes means ... | 20050706 | 20091027 | 20070125 | 60851.0 | H04L1226 | 1 | MARCELO, MELVIN C | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING FLOODING ATTACKS IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,176,495 | ACCEPTED | ENCLOSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING FOR HOT WORK WITHIN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL | An enclosure constructed around an area at which hot work is to be performed at a facility containing flammable or combustible material. Hot work includes such things as welding, torch cutting, grinding and the like. Facilities include petroleum drilling and production platforms, oil tankers, petroleum and chemical pla... | 1. An enclosure system comprised of one or more enclosures built about at least one object to be hot worked at a facility wherein flammable or combustible materials are located within a hazardous distance front where the hot work is to be performed, which enclosure system is comprised of: a) at least one enclosure, eac... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 11/011,848 filed Dec. 14, 2004, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 10/388,271 filed Mar. 13, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a system, that incorporates one or more enclosures ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hot work, such as welding, at facilities where flammable and combustible materials are present, is extremely dangerous and is regulated by the appropriate governmental agency depending on the facility. In the case of offshore platforms, hot work is regulated by the Mineral Manage... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention there is provided an enclosure system comprised of one or more enclosures built about at least one object to be hot worked at a facility wherein flammable or combustible materials are located within a hazardous distance from where the hot wor... | 20050707 | 20070320 | 20070308 | 71028.0 | G08B2100 | 1 | TANG, SON M | ENCLOSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING FOR HOT WORK WITHIN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,176,527 | ACCEPTED | Wireless communication system, wireless base station, and mobile station | Data transport which allows for handover is implemented by a mobile wireless communication system wherein a first datum is transmitted by a wireless base station, in response to the reception of which a mobile station transmits a second datum, in response to the reception of which the wireless base station transmits a ... | 1. A mobile wireless communication system wherein a first datum is transmitted by a wireless base station, in response to the reception of which a mobile station transmits a second datum, in response to the reception of which the wireless base station transmits a third datum, which is received by the mobile station, th... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to and claims priority to Japanese Application No. 2004-366394 filed Dec. 17, 2004 in the Japanese Patent Office, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention rel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to wireless communication systems, wireless base stations and mobile stations, preferably, to a mobile wireless communication system employing the W-CDMA (UMTS) communication scheme and to the wireless base stations and mobi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the background art described above, the wireless base station transmits CPICH on a common channel, and the mobile station transmits (part A 2 ) the CPICH reception quality (the CPICH reception SIR) determined in a determination segment (part A 1 ) as a parameter (CQI) f... | 20050708 | 20100126 | 20060706 | 62195.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | PATEL, NIMESH | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WIRELESS BASE STATION, AND MOBILE STATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,176,596 | ACCEPTED | Thermal solution for portable electronic devices | A thermal solution for a portable electronic device, which is positioned between a heat source and another component of the electronic device, where the thermal solution facilitates heat dissipation from the heat source while shielding the second component from the heat generated by the heat source. | 1. A thermal dissipation and shielding system for a portable electronic device, comprising: a portable electronic device comprising a first component which comprises a heat source and a second component to which the first component transmits heat; a thermal solution comprising two major surfaces, the thermal solution p... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a thermal solution capable of thermally shielding components in an electronic device, so as prevent or reduce the effects of the heat on device components. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the development of more and more sophisticated electronic devices, including those... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the development of more and more sophisticated electronic devices, including those capable of increasing processing speeds and higher frequencies, having smaller size and more complicated power requirements, and exhibiting other technological advances, such as laptop compute... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a thermal solution capable of dissipating the heat from a heat-generating electronic component while simultaneously shielding other, especially adjacent, components from the effects of the heat generated by the heat-generating component. The inventive ... | 20050707 | 20071106 | 20060615 | 84109.0 | H05K720 | 2 | CHERVINSKY, BORIS LEO | THERMAL SOLUTION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,176,669 | ACCEPTED | Partial permanent write protection of a memory card and partially permanently write protected memory card | This invention relates to a method permanently write protecting a portion of a memory card. According to the invention a bit indicating permanent write protection or permanent write protection of a portion of the memory card is set in the specific data register of the memory card to indicate that all the write protect ... | 1. A method for achieving permanent write protection in a part of memory of a memory card, characterized in that it comprises: identifying a bit in a specific data register of said memory card, setting said bit to have a certain predefined value that causes a write protection command to mean permanent write protection ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Priority is hereby claimed to EPO 04396046.7, filed on Jul. 8, 2004. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for permanently write protecting a portion of a memory card and partially permanently write protected memory card. This invention also relates to an e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Different types of memory cards, such as Compact Flash, Secure Digital or multimedia cards (MMC), are used in various small electronic devices such as personal digital assistants (PDA) or mobile terminals to store data. This data can be for example a program that is run on the de... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to an embodiment of the invention, it is now invented a definition to the MMC standard for permanently write protecting a portion of a multimedia card. With the method of the invention a portion of the memory card containing important information can be partially permanent... | 20050708 | 20101102 | 20060126 | 59856.0 | G11C1134 | 2 | CARDWELL, ERIC | PARTIAL PERMANENT WRITE PROTECTION OF A MEMORY CARD AND PARTIALLY PERMANENTLY WRITE PROTECTED MEMORY CARD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,176,795 | ACCEPTED | Methods and devices for multiplexing amplification reactions | The present invention provides a two-step multiplex amplification reaction wherein the first step truncates the standard initial multiplex amplification round to “boost” the sample copy number by only a 100-1000 fold increase in the target. Following the first step the product is divided into optimized secondary single... | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. A method for simultaneously amplifying multiple nucleic acid sequence targets contained in a sample of single stranded nucleic acid by an amplification method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with at least two primer pairs that ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS This patent application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/441,158, filed May 19, 2003 and entitled “Methods and Devices for Multiplexing Amplification Reactions,” which is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/589,560, filed ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention pertains to a two-step multiplex amplification reaction wherein the first step truncates a standard multiplex amplification round to “boost” the sample copy number by only a 100-1000 fold increase in the target. Following the first ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, one aspect of this invention provides a method that permits the multiplex amplification of multiple targets without extensive design and optimization constraints. More specifically, this invention comprises a two-step multiplex amplification reaction wherein the first s... | 20050707 | 20090512 | 20051117 | 72082.0 | 1 | WILDER, CYNTHIA B | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MULTIPLEXING AMPLIFICATION REACTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,177,035 | ACCEPTED | Remote access energy meter system and method | A remote energy meter system and method is provided having a meter server and a client module located remotely from the meter server. The meter server communicates with the client via a wireless communications link to recover energy production parameter values. The remote energy meter system preferably provides real-ti... | 1. A remote energy meter system for monitoring an energy generation facility comprising: a client module operably connected to the energy generation facility for collecting data representative of energy production parameters of the energy generation facility; and a server located remotely from the client module, wherei... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to and claims priority in co-pending U.S. patent application No. 60/586,993 filed on Jul. 9, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an en... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an energy monitoring system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a remote access energy monitoring system that remotely monitors energy production of an energy generating source. 2. Description of the Rela... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote access energy meter system that provides remote monitoring of an energy generation facility. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a remote access energy meter system that provides real-time monitor... | 20050708 | 20080226 | 20060209 | 73237.0 | G08C1506 | 2 | YACOB, SISAY | REMOTE ACCESS ENERGY METER SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08C | 2,005 | |
11,177,049 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, methods, and systems for viewing and manipulating a virtual environment | Components for generating, reviewing, processing, storing, retrieving, analyzing, and optimizing information input to or output from a virtual environment. The components may be a video camera component, a stand-alone or device mountable on a tripod to permit a camera person to select from one or more views within a vi... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a camera control input device configured to provide a camera control input device signal in response to a user action; a movement sensor configured to provide a movement sensor signal in accordance with a movement of the apparatus; and a control signal generator configured to generate a came... | CLAIM OF PRIORITY UNDER 35 U.S.C. §119 The present Application for Patent claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60/603,708 entitled “Apparatus, Methods, and Systems for Viewing a Virtual Environment” filed Aug. 23, 2004, and assigned to the assignee hereof and hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Portions of the disclosure of this patent document may contain material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address one or more of the drawbacks of the prior art, the disclosed embodiments provide apparatus, methods and systems for viewing and otherwise manipulating a virtual environment. In one or more embodiments, components are provided for generating, reviewing, processing, storing... | 20050709 | 20080722 | 20060223 | 76003.0 | H04N5232 | 1 | HANNETT, JAMES M | APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR VIEWING AND MANIPULATING A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,177,102 | ACCEPTED | High dynamic range compact mixer output stage for a wireless receiver | A mixer is disclosed having an output stage with an amplifier or gain device configured in a feedback loop to maintain a virtual ground at the input to the gain device. The gain device provides significant dynamic range, gain, and the appropriate impedance matching to insure a low noise output signal of a desired magni... | 1. A mixer comprising: a first input configured to receive a local oscillator signal; a second input configured to receive a high frequency input; a mixer core configured to receive the local oscillator signal and the high frequency input to create a mixer output; an output stage comprising: at least one amplifier havi... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to communication devices and, in particular, to a mixer output stage. RELATED ART Numerous modern communications devices often utilize wireless channels to exchange information, such as for voice or data communication. As is generally understood, each communications standard... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to communication devices and, in particular, to a mixer output stage. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>To overcome the drawbacks of the prior art and provide additional benefits as described herein, a mixer is disclosed that is configured to amplify the mixer output signal, i.e wanted signal, without introducing unwanted noise, increasing current consumption, or clipping and distorting the output sig... | 20050707 | 20090217 | 20070111 | 96334.0 | H04B118 | 1 | TRINH, SONNY | HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE COMPACT MIXER OUTPUT STAGE FOR A WIRELESS RECEIVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,177,182 | ACCEPTED | Selectable options for downloading digital content to a mobile terminal | A user may select and purchase digital content for a mobile terminal over a wireless communication system. The user may select among two or more delivery options, each having a different price. Immediate delivery may be selected at a first price; and delayed delivery may be selected at a second price less than the firs... | 1. A flexible method of delivering digital content purchased via a mobile terminal, comprising: accepting from the mobile terminal, via a wireless communication system, a selection of digital content for purchase by a user; offering the option of immediate delivery of the purchased digital content at a first price; off... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to the field of wireless communication and in particular to a method of providing a mobile terminal user a variety of download options for purchased digital content, at various prices. Wireless communications system mobile terminals include increasingly sophisticated a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of wireless communication and in particular to a method of providing a mobile terminal user a variety of download options for purchased digital content, at various prices. Wireless communications system mobile terminals include increasingly sop... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A user may select and purchase digital content for a mobile terminal over a wireless communication system. The user may select among two or more delivery options, each having a different price. Immediate delivery may be selected via a high-speed or low-speed wireless channel. Delayed delivery may be... | 20050708 | 20121016 | 20070111 | 94970.0 | G06Q2000 | 0 | ADE, OGER GARCIA | SELECTABLE OPTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING DIGITAL CONTENT TO A MOBILE TERMINAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,177,184 | ACCEPTED | Method for transacting an advertisement transfer | A method for transacting an advertisement transfer is disclosed which facilitates expressing the rate structure for the individual advertisement as a function of a profile of the individual potential customer; and which is directed to the creation of a mechanism from the vantage of an Internet site that is being visite... | 1. A method for preparing data used in transacting an advertisement transfer from an advertisement distributor to a visitor, the method comprising performing the steps of: prior to the occurrence of a visitor visitation at a communications node, (i) making at least one advertisement distributor aware that profile infor... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/473,078, filed 12/28/1999 and also entitled A METHOD FOR TRANSACTING AN ADVERTISEMENT TRANSFER, which itself claims priority from Israel Application No. 127889 filed on Dec. 31, 1998. The disclosures of said applicatio... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Simple advertising involves placing a notice describing an availability of goods or services. To be an effective advertisement, the notice should be placed where a party, interested in the goods or services, will give attention to the notice. The advertising industry actively com... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The method of the present invention facilitates expressing the rate structure for the individual advertisement as a function of a profile of the individual potential customer. The present invention is directed to the creation of a mechanism from the vantage of an Internet site that ... | 20050708 | 20060704 | 20051103 | 71923.0 | 1 | JANVIER, JEAN D | METHOD FOR TRANSACTING AN ADVERTISEMENT TRANSFER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,177,363 | ACCEPTED | Electronic apparatus, display controlling method for electronic apparatus and graphical user interface | A graphical user interface is disclosed which achieves an easy search for a desired item upon scrolling. A plurality of representation images individually representing different selection object items are displayed in an array along one direction of a display screen. A noticed representation image selected from among t... | 1. An electronic apparatus, comprising: a storage section for storing display data of a plurality of representation images individually representing a plurality of selection object items; an operation inputting section for accepting an operation input of a user for images displayed on a display screen and including the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an electronic apparatus such as a reception apparatus which can receive various types of broadcasts such as, for example, terrestrial analog broadcasts, terrestrial digital broadcasts, BS (Broadcasting Satellite) broadcasts and CS (Communication Satellite) broadcast... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to an electronic apparatus such as a reception apparatus which can receive various types of broadcasts such as, for example, terrestrial analog broadcasts, terrestrial digital broadcasts, BS (Broadcasting Satellite) broadcasts and CS (Communication Satellit... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In electronic apparatus such as recording and/or reproduction apparatus and reception apparatus of the types described above, a graphical user interface is demanded by which a user can rapidly search out a broadcasting program content of a broadcasting channel which the user wants t... | 20050711 | 20120807 | 20060126 | 86896.0 | H04N5445 | 0 | SHEPARD, JUSTIN E | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROLLING METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,177,365 | ACCEPTED | Corkscrew suture anchor | A corkscrew suture anchor has a continuous thread spiraling around a tapering central core. At the distal end, the suture anchor terminates in a rounded point. At the proximal end of the suture anchor is an eye for receiving suture. The suture anchor has a large thread surface per turn of thread. Anti-backout ridges ca... | 1. A method of anchoring suture in bone, comprising inserting a suture anchor into bone, the suture anchor comprising: a central body having a central axis, a distal end and a proximal end; a drive head disposed on the proximal end of the central body; an eyelet for receiving at least one strand of suture; and a contin... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/285,553, filed Nov. 1, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,916,333, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/823,988, filed Apr. 3, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,511,499, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/588,065, filed Jun. 5, 20... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for anchoring surgical suture to bone. More specifically, the present invention relates to arthroscopic apparatus and methods for anchoring suture to cancellous bone using a suture anchor having an... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The suture anchor of the present invention overcomes disadvantages of the prior art, such as those noted above, and achieves the foregoing objectives by providing a corkscrew suture anchor having preferably a single thread spiralling helically around a central body. The corkscrew su... | 20050711 | 20070327 | 20060105 | 86346.0 | A61B1756 | 2 | NEAL, TIMOTHY JAY | CORKSCREW SUTURE ANCHOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,177,428 | ACCEPTED | Wall racer toy vehicles | A motorized toy vehicle or Wall Racer that is capable of operating on vertical and inverted horizontal surfaces such as walls and ceilings, while being manufacturable at reasonable cost and operable on batteries having sufficient lifetime as to be enjoyable. One or more battery-powered fans draw air from around all or ... | 1. A battery powered, radio-controlled toy vehicle capable of operation on a vertical surface, comprising: a chassis having an undersurface; at least three wheels mounted on said chassis so as to support said chassis with respect to a substantially flat surface against which said wheels bear, such that the undersurface... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from U.S. provisional application 60/640,041, filed Dec. 30, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to radio-controlled motorized toy vehicles capable of operation on surfaces of all orientations, e.g., walls and ceilings as well as fl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Radio-controlled motorized toy vehicles, that is, vehicles driven by motors and steered responsive to commands transmitted remotely, are of course well-known. Toy vehicles that are very sophisticated in terms of their suspension and steering systems are available and are very pop... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a motorized toy vehicle that is capable of operating on vertical and inverted horizontal surfaces such as walls and ceilings, while being manufacturable at reasonable cost and operable on batteries having sufficient lifetime as to be enjoyable. The veh... | 20050711 | 20100713 | 20060706 | 66410.0 | B60K100 | 4 | HARPER, TRAMAR | WALL RACER TOY VEHICLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60K | 2,005 | |
11,177,843 | ACCEPTED | System and method for streaming media | The system and method for streaming media to a viewer and managing the media comprises and an enhanced service routing processor (ESRP), a real time switch management system (RTSMS), a name routing processor (NRP), and a managed media switch (MMS). The system and method operate with a reservation server. The ESRP recei... | 1. A system for processing a media request comprising: a service processor configured to receive media, at least one media rule indicating how the media is to be distributed, and at least one order rule indicating settlement for streamed media, to distribute the media according to the media rule, and to transmit a medi... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/838,993, filed Apr. 20, 2001, entitled System and Method for Streaming Media, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/766,519, filed Jan. 19, 2001, entitled System and Metho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Real time transport of audio, video, and other data commonly referred to as “media” may be manipulated and rendered using computers and/or digital appliances, such as a set top box. A digital appliance is a horizontal product based on electronics technology that performs function... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a system for streaming media comprising a media switch, a routing processor, and a management system. The media switch is configured to receive reservation data for a request for media and to receive a reservation identification. The media switch... | 20050708 | 20100330 | 20051103 | 95691.0 | 9 | BLAIR, DOUGLAS B | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING MEDIA | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,177,900 | ACCEPTED | Absorbent towel with projections | A towel (10) includes a base layer (12) and a plurality of raised projections (14) that project away from the base layer (12). The base layer (12) has a first side (16) and a second side (18). In one embodiment, the projections (14) are discontinuously positioned and are each separately secured to one or both of the si... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A towel comprising: a base layer having (i) a first side that is at least partially formed from a liquid-absorbing material, and (ii) a second side that is substantially opposite the first side; and a plurality of first projections that are secured to and project away from the first side, the first... | RELATED APPLICATION This Application claims the benefit on U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/484,697 filed on Jul. 3, 2003. The contents of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/484,697 are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND Strength and coordination exercises are becoming increasingly more popular ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Strength and coordination exercises are becoming increasingly more popular these days. Within health-conscious cultures, sports such as jogging, swimming and bicycling have long been common forms of exercise. More recently, however, those desiring to stay in shape are seeking different, more inno... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention is directed to a towel that includes a base layer and a plurality of raised projections that project away from the base layer. The base layer has a first side and a second side. In one embodiment, the projections can be discontinuously positioned and can each be separately secu... | 20050708 | 20060704 | 20051103 | 64647.0 | 3 | LAGMAN, FREDERICK LYNDON | ABSORBENT TOWEL WITH PROJECTIONS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,178,001 | ACCEPTED | Self forming, thermodynamically stable liposomes and their applications | A lipid composition forms liposomes spontaneously upon mixing with an aqueous solution. The lipid composition includes diacylglycerol-PEG compounds. Such lipid compositions are useful for forming liposomes, which in turn are useful for a variety of purposes, including the delivery of therapeutic agents. | 1. A method of preparing liposomes, the method comprising: providing an aqueous solution; providing a lipid solution, where the solution has a Pa between about 0.84 and 0.88, a Pv between about 0.88 and 0.93; and where at least one lipid in the solution includes a polyethyleneglycol (PEG) chain, and combining the lipid... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to liposomes. More particularly, the present invention relates to liposomes which form spontaneously upon mixing of lipids and an aqueous solution, and applications thereof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Liposomes are self-closed colloidal particles in which membranes ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Liposomes are self-closed colloidal particles in which membranes composed of one or more lipid bilayer(s) encapsulate a fraction of the aqueous solution in which they are suspended. The surfaces of bilayers are hydrophilic while the interior of bilayers, which contain hydrocarbon... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A liposome suspension forms spontaneously upon adding a lipid composition to an aqueous solution. The lipid composition comprises a single lipid or a mixture of lipids that have appropriate packing parameters, that includes polyethyleneglycol, and that has a melting temper... | 20050708 | 20061219 | 20051110 | 63137.0 | 1 | KISHORE, GOLLAMUDI S | SELF FORMING, THERMODYNAMICALLY STABLE LIPOSOMES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,178,136 | ACCEPTED | Method and system of receiving and translating CLI command data within a routing system | A method and system of receiving and translating data using an internetwork operating system (IOS) command line interface (CLI) parser subsystem of a routing system are shown. Input is received at the IOS CLI parser subsystem. The input is traversed. Where the input originates from outside of the router, the input is t... | 1. A method of receiving and translating data using an internetwork operating system (IOS) command line interface (CLI) parser subsystem of a routing system, said method comprising: receiving input at said IOS CLI parser subsystem; traversing said input; where said input originates outside said router, translating said... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to routing systems for computer networks, and more particularly to the transmission of instructions to and receipt of data from such routing systems. 2. Related Art Access and configuration of a routing system involves sending commands and instructions ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to routing systems for computer networks, and more particularly to the transmission of instructions to and receipt of data from such routing systems. 2. Related Art Access and configuration of a routing system involves sending commands and i... | 20050708 | 20110531 | 20070111 | 57715.0 | G06F15173 | 1 | ALI, FARHAD | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF RECEIVING AND TRANSLATING CLI COMMAND DATA WITHIN A ROUTING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | ||
11,178,214 | ACCEPTED | LED package methods and systems | Methods and systems are provided for LED modules that include an LED die integrated in an LED package with a submount that includes an electronic component for controlling the light emitted by the LED die. The electronic component integrated in the submount may include drive hardware, a network interface, memory, a pro... | 1. A light source, comprising: at least one LED die including an LED, and a package for the LED die, the package including a submount, wherein the submount incorporates an electronic component for controlling the LED, wherein the electronic component facilitates control of at least one of the intensity and the apparent... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of the following U.S. provisional applications: Ser. No. 60/586,939, filed Jul. 8, 2004, entitled “Integrated LED Systems and Methods;” and Ser. No. 60/588,090, filed Jul. 15, 2004, entitled “LED Package Method... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>LED packages have been developed that include an LED die and a submount that includes a diode, such as an ESD diode. However, current LED packages require manufacturers to develop and implement many separate electronic components in order to power the LED dies and to control the light coming from... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Methods and systems are provided herein for LED modules that include an LED die integrated in an LED package with a submount that includes an electronic component for controlling the light emitted by the LED die. The electronic component integrated in the submount may include drive hardware, a netwo... | 20050708 | 20100112 | 20060202 | 57519.0 | H01L2100 | 1 | MANDALA, MICHELLE | LED PACKAGE METHODS AND SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,178,366 | ACCEPTED | Original document reading apparatus | A document reading apparatus has a controller for conveying original documents from a section for loading documents via a section for reading documents to a section on which the documents are stacked, and controlling an operation of reading the documents. The apparatus includes respective sections for reporting apparat... | 1. An original document reading apparatus having a controller for conveying an original document from a medium loading section for loading said original document via an information reading section for reading information on said original document to a discharged medium stacking section on which said original document i... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an original document reading apparatus. 2. Description of Related Art In a conventional original document reading apparatus such as, e.g., a scanning apparatus or an image forming apparatus such as, e.g., a copying machine, a printer, a fac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to an original document reading apparatus. 2. Description of Related Art In a conventional original document reading apparatus such as, e.g., a scanning apparatus or an image forming apparatus such as, e.g., a copying machine, a pr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To achieve the above, an original document reading apparatus according to this invention, having a controller for conveying an original document from a medium loading section for loading the original document via an information reading section for reading information on the original... | 20050712 | 20110503 | 20060119 | 91477.0 | H04N104 | 0 | HA, NGUYEN Q | ORIGINAL DOCUMENT READING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,178,508 | ACCEPTED | Fastener driving tool | A magazine cover is integrally molded with a return-preventing claw part to be engaged with a fastener loaded into a guide part. The return-preventing claw part is so constructed as to include: a return preventing surface that abuts against the fastener to prevent the fastener from moving to a loading port; and a suppo... | 1. A fastener driving tool comprising: a driver blade for driving a fastener; a nose portion for guiding the driver blade; a magazine that has a guide portion for guiding the fastener toward the nose portion, a feeder for pushing the fastener toward the nose portion, a spring for pressing the feeder toward the nose por... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fastener driving tool for driving a fastener such as a nail into a mate material by the use of compressed air or combustion gas and, in particular, to the structure of a magazine for accommodating and supplying a fastener. 2. Descr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fastener driving tool for driving a fastener such as a nail into a mate material by the use of compressed air or combustion gas and, in particular, to the structure of a magazine for accommodating and supplying a fasten... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the construction described in JP-A-2002-273669, two parts of a magazine cover made of plastic resin and a return-preventing claw part made of steel, which are different from each other in the material and the manufacturing method, need to be mounted on the rear end of the magazin... | 20050712 | 20071127 | 20060119 | 78856.0 | B25C506 | 0 | NASH, BRIAN D | Urged magazine for a fastener driving tool | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B25C | 2,005 | |
11,178,583 | ACCEPTED | High-strenght, lightweight blow-molded plastic basketball backboard | Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extending between a first end and a second end and forming a c... | 1. A basketball backboard constructed from blow-molded plastic and including a hollow interior portion formed during the blow-molding process, the basketball backboard comprising: a front surface; a rear surface spaced apart from the front surface by a distance, at least a portion of the front surface and at least a po... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/409,000, filed Apr. 8, 2003, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/371,486, which was filed on Apr. 9, 2002. These applications are incorporated by refere... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention generally relates to structures constructed from blow-molded plastic and, in particular, to high-strength, lightweight blow-molded plastic structures. 2. Description of Related Art It is known to construct various objects and items, such as... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A need therefore exists for structures constructed from blow-molded plastic that eliminates the above-described disadvantages and problems. One aspect of the invention is structures that are constructed from blow-molded plastic may have increased strength. Preferably the increased... | 20050711 | 20070109 | 20060126 | 97957.0 | A63B6308 | 1 | CHAMBERS, MICHAEL S | HIGH-STRENGTH, LIGHTWEIGHT BLOW-MOLDED PLASTIC BASKETBALL BACKBOARD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,005 | |
11,178,684 | ACCEPTED | Sheet transport device | A sheet transport device according to this invention is provided with: a sheet tray on which a sheet to be transported is placed; a device main body provided with a transport path led from the sheet tray to a discharge outlet; a transport mechanism for transporting the sheet from the sheet tray to the discharge outlet ... | 1. A sheet transport device comprising: a sheet tray on which a sheet to be transferred is placed; a device main body provided with a transport path led from the sheet tray to a discharge outlet; a transport mechanism for transporting the sheet from the sheet tray to the discharge outlet via the transport path; shafts ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sheet transport device transporting a sheet via a predetermined transport path. This invention is applicable particularly to an image reading apparatus such as a facsimile and photocopier; however, its application is not limited to... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sheet transport device transporting a sheet via a predetermined transport path. This invention is applicable particularly to an image reading apparatus such as a facsimile and photocopier; however, its application is no... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention has been accomplished in view of the above-described background. An object of this invention is to provide a sheet transport device wherein a discharge tray comes off when a load of sheets or a load by impact which is larger than a bearable load of the discharge tray ... | 20050712 | 20080610 | 20070118 | 93928.0 | B65H3100 | 0 | JOERGER, KAITLIN S | SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65H | 2,005 | |
11,178,714 | ACCEPTED | Methods for real-time autonomic nervous system monitoring using total heart rate variability, and notched windowing | The present invention is a method and apparatus for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of the autonomic nervous systems. The present invention allows for monitoring of the autonomic nervous system using spectral analysis of both heart rate and respiratory signals. A preferred embodiment uses short-time Fourier transfor... | 1. A medical device for monitoring Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) activity comprising: means for receiving data from a patient of electrocardiographic and respiratory activity over a period of time; means for detecting QRS complexes in electrocardiogram; means for generating Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Data; means for... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based on and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/586,804, filed Jul. 9, 2004, incorporated fully herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates, in general, to systems for monitoring the... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a method and apparatus for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of the autonomic nervous systems. The present invention allows for monitoring of the autonomic nervous system using spectral analysis of both heart rate and respiratory signals. A preferred embodi... | 20050711 | 20090505 | 20060511 | 92488.0 | A61B504 | 2 | SCHAETZLE, KENNEDY | METHODS FOR REAL-TIME AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM MONITORING USING TOTAL HEART RATE VARIABILITY, AND NOTCHED WINDOWING | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,178,884 | ACCEPTED | Recyclable metathesis catalysts | Highly active, recoverable and recyclable transition metal-based metathesis catalysts and their organometallic complexes including dendrimeric complexes are disclosed, including a Ru complex bearing a 1,3-dimesityl-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene and styrenyl ether ligand. The heterocyclic ligand significantly enhances t... | 1. A transition metal catalyst comprising: a substrate having at least one functional group; a transition metal having at least one substituent that reacts with at least one functional group on the substrate to chemically bond the transition metal to the substrate, the transition metal selected from the group consistin... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/925,555, filed on Aug. 9, 2001 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/264,361 filed on Jan. 26, 2001 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/224,305 filed on Aug. 10, 2000. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT This inven... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Metal-catalyzed olefin metathesis reactions serve as a springboard for the development of a range of regioselective and stereoselective processes. These processes are important steps in the chemical synthesis of complex organic compounds and polymers. In particular, these reactio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises highly active and recyclable transition metal-based metathesis catalysts, methods of making such catalysts and their use in metathesis reactions. The catalysts of the present invention are organometallic complexes of a transition metal comprising an o... | 20050711 | 20100525 | 20051208 | 75195.0 | 1 | CHOI, LING SIU | RECYCLABLE METATHESIS CATALYSTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,179,028 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor component emitting and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation, and housing base for such a component | Disclosed is a radiation emitting and/or receiving semiconductor component comprising at least one radiation emitting and/or receiving semiconductor chip (1), which is disposed in a recess (2) of a housing base body (3) and is there encapsulated with an encapsulant (4) that is readily transparent to electromagnetic rad... | 1. A radiation emitting and/or receiving semiconductor component comprising: at least one radiation emitting and/or receiving semiconductor chip, which is disposed in a recess of a one-piece housing base body and there covered with an encapsulating element that is readily transparent to electromagnetic radiation emitte... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §§ 120 and 363, this application claims the benefit of International Patent Application No. PCT/DE2004/000136, which designated the United States and was filed Jan. 29, 2004; the International Patent Application in turn claims priority to German Application ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Electromagnetic radiation emitting and/or receiving semiconductor component (for example, light-emitting diodes (LEDs)) have many useful applications. One such component is a surface-mountable optoelectronic component, for example, leadframe-based, in which the semiconductor chip is arranged in a... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One of objects underlying this disclosure is to provide a semiconductor component of the above-stated kind, particularly a surface-mountable semiconductor component of the above-stated kind, with which the risk of delamination between the encapsulant and the housing base body is reduced despite the ... | 20050718 | 20080923 | 20060202 | 57929.0 | H01L3300 | 1 | LOUIE, WAI SING | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT EMITTING AND/OR RECEIVING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION, AND HOUSING BASE FOR SUCH A COMPONENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,179,039 | ACCEPTED | Quote-to-order validation system for housing components | A quote-to-order system builds an order for cabinets for a house directly from the quote provided to the builder. This reduces data entry time and errors. The system also validates the final order relative to the quote and relative to the builder's purchase order. The quote-to-order system takes the user step-by-step t... | 1. A cabinet quote to order system comprising: a quote database storing a plurality of quotes, each quote associating a list of cabinet component types with each of a plurality of rooms and a plurality of floorplans; and a user interface for building an order based upon the quotes in the database by choosing from among... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to housing construction and more particularly to a system for converting and validating a quote for housing components, namely cabinets, to an order. Generally, when a housing development is under construction a cabinet supplier for the development provides the builder... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to housing construction and more particularly to a system for converting and validating a quote for housing components, namely cabinets, to an order. Generally, when a housing development is under construction a cabinet supplier for the development provides... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A quote-to-order system according to the present invention builds an order for cabinets for a house directly from the quote provided to the builder. This reduces data entry time and errors. The system also validates the final order relative to the quote and relative to the builder's... | 20050711 | 20120327 | 20070111 | 73181.0 | G06Q9900 | 0 | POND, ROBERT M | QUOTE-TO-ORDER VALIDATION SYSTEM FOR HOUSING COMPONENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,179,168 | ACCEPTED | Modular planter hydraulic system and method | An apparatus and manufacturing method in which from one to three hydraulic pumps are provided and installed near a front end of the implement, so that a first pump can be easily coupled to the power take-off shaft of the tractor by an operator. In an exemplary embodiment of a system for a planter apparatus, one pump su... | 1. A modular pump assembly for incorporation in an agricultural implement to be pulled by a tractor, the pump assembly comprising: a plurality of hydraulic pumps which can be supported on the agricultural implement proximate a tow bar and coupled one pump to another, the hydraulic pumps being coupled through one of the... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to agricultural equipment in the form of a farm implement that is pulled behind a tractor and has hydraulic systems for operating various subsyst... | <SOH> DESCRIPTION OF THE BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Farm implements include harvesters, seed planters and other implements. Seed planters can be rather sophisticated pieces of equipment with subsystems for bulk filling of the planter, for metering the dispensing of seeds and for dispensing fertilizer. Features in agricultura... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>At least some inventive embodiments include a modular pump assembly for incorporation in an agricultural implement to be pulled by a tractor, the pump assembly comprising a plurality of hydraulic pumps which can be supported on the agricultural implement proximate a tow bar and coup... | 20050712 | 20070703 | 20070201 | 99684.0 | A01C718 | 0 | NOVOSAD, CHRISTOPHER J | MODULAR PLANTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01C | 2,005 | |
11,179,250 | ACCEPTED | Space-filling miniature antennas | A novel geometry, the geometry of Space-Filling Curves (SFC) is defined in the present invention and it is used to shape a part of an antenna. By means of this novel technique, the size of the antenna can be reduced with respect to prior art, or alternatively, given a fixed size the antenna can operate at a lower frequ... | 1-16. (canceled) 17. An antenna, comprising: a radiating element having at least a portion defined by a multi-segment curve located completely within a radian sphere defined around the radiating element, the physical length of the multi-segment curve being larger than any straight segment that may be placed within the ... | OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally refers to a new family of antennas of reduced size based on an innovative geometry, the geometry of the curves named as Space-Filling Curves (SFC). An antenna is said to be a small antenna (a miniature antenna) when it can be fitted in a small space compared to th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The fundamental limits on small antennas where theoretically established by H. Wheeler and L. J. Chu in the middle 1940's. They basically stated that a small antenna has a high quality factor (Q) because of the large reactive energy stored in the antenna vicinity comp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The fundamental limits on small antennas where theoretically established by H. Wheeler and L. J. Chu in the middle 1940's. They basically stated that a small antenna has a high quality factor (Q) because of the large reactive energy stored in the antenna vicinity comp... | 20050712 | 20070410 | 20051201 | 73279.0 | 2 | NGUYEN, HOANG V | SPACE-FILLING MINIATURE ANTENNAS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,179,257 | ACCEPTED | MULTILEVEL ANTENNAE | Antennae in which the corresponding radiative element contains at least one multilevel structure formed by a set of similar geometric elements (polygons or polyhedrons) electromagnetically coupled and grouped such that in the structure of the antenna can be identified each of the basic component elements. The design is... | 1-39. (canceled) 40. A multi-band antenna comprising: a conductive radiating element including at least one multilevel structure, said at least one multilevel structure comprising a plurality of electromagnetically coupled geometric elements, said plurality of geometric elements including at least two portions, a first... | OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to antennae formed by sets of similar geometrical elements (polygons, polyhedrons electro magnetically coupled and grouped such that in the antenna structure may be distinguished each of the basic elements which form it. More specifically, it relates to a specific g... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Antennae were first developed towards the end of the past century, when James C. Maxwell in 1864 postulated the fundamental laws of electromagnetism. Heinrich Hertz may be attributed in 1886 with the invention of the first antenna by which transmission in air of elect... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Antennae were first developed towards the end of the past century, when James C. Maxwell in 1864 postulated the fundamental laws of electromagnetism. Heinrich Hertz may be attributed in 1886 with the invention of the first antenna by which transmission in air of elect... | 20050712 | 20080708 | 20061228 | 76572.0 | H01Q138 | 6 | PHAN, THO GIA | MULTILEVEL ANTENNAE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01Q | 2,005 | |
11,179,275 | ACCEPTED | System and method for display stand height adjustment | Information handling system flat panel displays, such as liquid crystal and plasma displays, are supported on an adjustable stand having a rotation limiter that restricts adjustments of display positions to prevent damage to the display. A display bracket allows rotation of a display between landscape and portrait orie... | 1. An information handling system display stand comprising: a base operable to rest on a surface; a display bracket operable to couple to a display and rotate the display between landscape and portrait orientations; a support member extending upwards from the base to the display bracket and operable to support the disp... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to the field of information handling system display stands, and more particularly to a system and method for display stand height adjustment. 2. Description of the Related Art As the value and use of information continues to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to the field of information handling system display stands, and more particularly to a system and method for display stand height adjustment. 2. Description of the Related Art As the value and use of information c... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore a need has arisen for a system and method which supports a flat panel display on a surface for rotation between landscape and portrait orientations without impacting the flat panel display into the surface. In accordance with the present invention, a system and method are ... | 20050712 | 20080930 | 20070118 | 87489.0 | G09G500 | 0 | STERLING, AMY JO | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAY STAND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,179,383 | ACCEPTED | Backless, strapless bra | An improved backless, strapless bra comprising a pair of bra cups having an interior surface facing towards a user's skin that comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed thereon for adjoining the bra cups to the user's skin. The bra cups are permanently or removably adjoined by a connector that is positione... | 1. An improved backless, strapless bra comprising: a pair of bra cups, wherein each bra cup comprises: a concave interior surface facing towards a user's breast having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer for securing the bra cup to the user's breast; a thermoplastic film material supporting the pressure sensitive adhes... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/801,479, filed Mar. 15, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/211,110, filed Aug. 2, 2002. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improved backless, stra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various devices and methods are available to women who wish to enhance their breasts. Generally, women can either undergo a surgical procedure to be fitted with a breast implant, or can use some form of externally worn article. To accommodate women wishing to avoid the dangers in... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an improved backless, strapless bra comprising a pair of bra cups having an interior surface facing towards a user's skin that comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive layer for adjoining the bra cups to the user's skin. The pressure sensitive adhesive ... | 20050711 | 20060530 | 20051110 | 57841.0 | 3 | HALE, GLORIA M | BACKLESS, STRAPLESS BRA | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,179,620 | ACCEPTED | Coding and decoding method for a sequence of elements, signal, coder, decoder, corresponding computer programs and storage means | This invention relates to a coding method for a sequence of elements that can be equal to at least two distinct values, the said elements forming at least one input symbol. According to the invention, this type of coding method comprises: a stretching step to stretch at least one of the said input symbols, to form a st... | 1. Coding method for a sequence of elements that can be equal to at least two distinct values, the elements forming at least one input symbol, the coding method comprising: a stretching step to stretch at least one of the input symbols to form a stretched symbol, such that the stretched symbol does not have any success... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of telecommunications. More precisely, the invention proposes a new coding and decoding method for a high-speed data transmission, particularly in a home or office environment. 2. Description of Prior Art Some constraints have to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of telecommunications. More precisely, the invention proposes a new coding and decoding method for a high-speed data transmission, particularly in a home or office environment. 2. Description of Prior Art Some constrai... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention with its various aspects is intended particularly to overcome these disadvantages of prior art. More precisely, one purpose of the invention is to supply a coding method for data transmission so that a signal can be transmitted while limiting radiation during sending. ... | 20050713 | 20080101 | 20060223 | 92339.0 | H03M700 | 0 | MAI, LAM T | CODING AND DECODING METHOD FOR A SEQUENCE OF ELEMENTS, SIGNAL, CODER, DECODER, CORRESPONDING COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND STORAGE MEANS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,179,863 | ACCEPTED | Surface mountable light emitting diode assemblies packaged for high temperature operation | Light emitting diode (LED) assemblies packaged for high temperature operation and surface mounting. In particular, the LED assemblies according to the present invention are constructed to include a thermally conducting base and an optically efficient cavity that provides protection for the LED assembly and maximizes li... | 1. A LED assembly adapted for surface mounting and high temperature operation, the LED assembly comprising: a thermally conducting base; one or more electrically insulating layers overlying the thermally conducting base and defining a surface cavity, wherein the electrically insulating layers include one or more termin... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Packaged light emitting diodes (packaged LEDs) are being used as light sources in an increasing variety of applications extending from communications and instrumentation to household and automotive lighting and image display. Packaged LEDs are now being considered for nearly all functions be... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Packaged light emitting diodes (packaged LEDs) are being used as light sources in an increasing variety of applications extending from communications and instrumentation to household and automotive lighting and image display. Packaged LEDs are now being considered for nearly all ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the invention, a light emitting diode assembly packaged for surface mounting and high temperature operation comprises a thermally conducting base and one or more electrically insulating layers overlying the base and defining a surface cavity. According to an embod... | 20050712 | 20090505 | 20060112 | 98444.0 | H01L2922 | 11 | LIU, BENJAMIN T | SURFACE MOUNTABLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ASSEMBLIES PACKAGED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,180,002 | ACCEPTED | Fabrication method of high-brightness light emitting diode having reflective layer | A method for fabricating a high brightness LED structure is disclosed herein, which comprises at least the following steps. First, a first layered structure is provided by sequentially forming a light generating structure, a non-alloy ohmic contact layer, and a first metallic layer from bottom to top on a side of a fir... | 1. A method for fabricating a light emitting diode structure, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first layered structure by sequentially forming a light generating structure, a non-alloy ohmic contact layer, and a first metallic layer from bottom to top on a side of a first substrate; (b) providing a second layer... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to light emitting diodes, and more particularly to a fabrication method for light emitting diodes having a reflective layer to avoid light absorption by the diode's substrate. 2. The Prior Arts FIG. 1a is a schematic sectional... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to light emitting diodes, and more particularly to a fabrication method for light emitting diodes having a reflective layer to avoid light absorption by the diode's substrate. 2. The Prior Arts FIG. 1 a is a schema... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The major objective of the present invention therefore is to provide a fabrication method for a high brightness LED structure which obviates the foregoing shortcomings in resolving the substrate absorption problem. The high brightness LED structure fabricated according to the presen... | 20050712 | 20080610 | 20070125 | 95294.0 | H01L2100 | 1 | NIKMANESH, SEAHVOSH J | FABRICATION METHOD OF HIGH-BRIGHTNESS LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HAVING REFLECTIVE LAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,180,013 | ACCEPTED | High-brightness light emitting diode having reflective layer | An LED structure is disclosed herein, which comprises, sequentially arranged in the following order, a light generating structure, a non-alloy ohmic contact layer, a metallic layer, and a substrate. As a reflecting mirror, the metallic layer is made of a pure metal or a metal nitride for achieving superior reflectivity... | 1. A light emitting diode structure having a plurality of layers positioned sequentially from bottom to top, comprising: a substrate; a first metallic layer made of one of a pure metal and a metal nitride above said substrate; a non-alloy ohmic contact layer above said first metallic layer; and a light generating struc... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to light emitting diodes, and more particularly to a light emitting diode having a reflective layer to avoid light absorption by the diode's substrate. 2. The Prior Arts FIG. 1a is a schematic sectional view showing a typical ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to light emitting diodes, and more particularly to a light emitting diode having a reflective layer to avoid light absorption by the diode's substrate. 2. The Prior Arts FIG. 1 a is a schematic sectional view showi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The major objective of the present invention therefore is to provide a high brightness LED structure which obviates the foregoing shortcomings in resolving the substrate absorption problem. The LED structure according to the present invention comprises a light generating structure a... | 20050712 | 20080226 | 20070118 | 98444.0 | H01L2922 | 1 | LIU, BENJAMIN T | HIGH-BRIGHTNESS LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HAVING REFLECTIVE LAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,180,248 | ACCEPTED | Novel hanger for gypsum board walls | The instant invention relates to a novel powerful wall hanger for supporting different objects. Particularly, the invention concerns a hanger that is used in gypsum board and similar walls and that's provides a stable and safe holder of variable weights. | 1. A hanger to be mounted to a wall, wherein the said wall can have a non-determined thickness, said hanger comprising: a) A backing plate comprising a substantially flat and hard front and back surfaces and a perforation located substantially in the center of the said plate b) two non-interconnected stripes connected ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a wall hanger for supporting different objects. Particularly, the invention concerns a hanger that is used in gypsum board and similar walls and that provides a stable and safe holder for objects of variable weights. DISCUSSION OF THE INVENTION The industry of const... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a wall hanger for supporting different objects. Particularly, the invention concerns a hanger that is used in gypsum board and similar walls and that provides a stable and safe holder for objects of variable weights. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide a hanger that could be used to hang heavy objects on gypsum board or similar walls. It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a hanger comprising a flat hard backing plate with an opening in its center that is ... | 20050713 | 20100727 | 20070118 | 59546.0 | E04B900 | 0 | MCDUFFIE, MICHAEL D | NOVEL HANGER FOR GYPSUM BOARD WALLS | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04B | 2,005 | |
11,180,267 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for operating a PLL for synthesizing high-frequency signals for wireless communications | A method and apparatus for synthesizing high-frequency signals, such as wireless communication signals, includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesizer with a variable capacitance voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) that has a discretely variable capacitance in conjunction with a continuously variable capacita... | 1. A wireless communication frequency synthesizer having a phase locked loop, comprising: a controllable oscillator; a first clock node coupled to an output of the controllable oscillator; a second clock node coupled to a reference clock; a plurality of phase shifted signals, the phase shifted signals being generated f... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the synthesis of high-frequency signals. More particularly, the present invention relates to the synthesis of high-frequency local oscillator signals for wireless communication applications. BACKGROUND Wireless communication systems typically r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Wireless communication systems typically require frequency synthesis in both the receive path circuitry and the transmit path circuitry. For example, cellular phone standards in the United States and Europe define a cellular telephone system with communication centered in two frequency bands at a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, a method and apparatus for synthesizing high-frequency signals is disclosed that overcomes the integration problem associated with prior implementations and meets the demanding phase noise and other impurity requirements. The present inventi... | 20050713 | 20080401 | 20051201 | 96334.0 | 2 | TRINH, SONNY | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A PLL FOR SYNTHESIZING HIGH-FREQUENCY SIGNALS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,180,993 | ACCEPTED | LED STRING LIGHT ENGINE | A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors atta... | 1. A string light engine comprising: a flexible insulated electrical conductor; a first support comprising a dielectric layer and circuitry; a first IDC connector extending away from the first support and in electrical communication with the circuitry of the first support, the first IDC connector comprising a terminal ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION LED string light engines are used for many applications, for example as accent lighting, architectural lighting, and the like. The profile, i.e. the height and width, of known flexible LED light string engines is wide enough such that it can be difficult to install these known light string e... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>LED string light engines are used for many applications, for example as accent lighting, architectural lighting, and the like. The profile, i.e. the height and width, of known flexible LED light string engines is wide enough such that it can be difficult to install these known li... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one embodiment, a light string engine includes a conductor, a first support, a second support, a first IDC connector, a second IDC connector, a first LED, a second LED, a first overmolded housing, and a second overmolded housing. In this embodiment, the conductor is a flexible insulated electrica... | 20050713 | 20070109 | 20070118 | 95414.0 | H01R424 | 2 | HARVEY, JAMES R | LED STRING LIGHT ENGINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,181,147 | ACCEPTED | Method for feeding back antenna shuffling information in a multiple-input multiple-output system using a multiple space-time block coding technique | In a method for feeding back combination information of transmitted signals in a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system using a multiple space-time block coding technique, mean square error values are computed in relation to the combination information pieces of the transmitted signals. An index of a combination ... | 1. A method for feeding back combination information of transmitted signals in a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system, comprising the steps of: computing mean square error values in relation to combination information pieces of the transmitted signals; and feeding back an index of a combination having a minimum... | PRIORITY This application claims priority to an application entitled “METHOD FOR FEEDING BACK ANTENNA SHUFFLING INFORMATION IN A MULTIPLE-INPUT MULTIPLE-OUTPUT SYSTEM USING A MULTIPLE SPACE-TIME BLOCK CODING TECHNIQUE”, filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Jul. 20, 2004 and assigned Serial No. 2004-56304... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system, and more particularly to a method for feeding back antenna shuffling information in a MIMO system using a layered space-time block coding technique or double space... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The conventional MIMO system that does not feed back channel information from the receiving terminal to the transmitting terminal is problematic in that the transmitting terminal does not use an adaptive modulation scheme because it does not identify the channel information, and com... | 20050714 | 20090324 | 20060126 | 95703.0 | H04B710 | 0 | SHAH, TANMAY K | METHOD FOR FEEDING BACK ANTENNA SHUFFLING INFORMATION IN A MULTIPLE-INPUT MULTIPLE-OUTPUT SYSTEM USING A MULTIPLE SPACE-TIME BLOCK CODING TECHNIQUE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,181,238 | ACCEPTED | Finger orthosis | The same orthosis can be used to sequentially move joints of different fingers of a hand. A hand cuff of the orthosis is mounted on the hand. Mechanisms operable to move the joints are connected to the hand cuff at locations aligned with the fingers. The mechanisms are connected with the fingers. The joints of the fing... | 1. A finger orthosis for positioning a joint in a finger on a hand of a patient, the finger orthosis comprising: a hand cuff positionable on the hand of the patient; and a bending mechanism selectively attachable to the hand cuff and including first and second bending portions and a force transmitting mechanism connect... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/329,895, filed Dec. 26, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/664,922, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,502,577, the entire content of these applications is expressly incorporated herein b... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to new and improved method for moving joints of fingers. A known splint for supporting and injuring hand is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,765,320. The splint disclosed in this patent allows movement of the fingers of the hand and urges the fingers tow... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a new and improved method for using an orthosis to sequentially move different fingers of a hand. The method includes mounting a hand cuff of the orthosis on the hand. Mechanisms operable to move joints of the fingers are connected to the hand cuff at ... | 20050714 | 20080729 | 20051110 | 76617.0 | 1 | BROWN, MICHAEL A | FINGER ORTHOSIS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 |
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