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11,190,688 | ACCEPTED | Two F-number, two-color sensor system | A sensor system senses a scene and includes a dual-band imaging infrared detector lying on a beam path, wherein the infrared detector detects infrared images in a first infrared wavelength band and in a second infrared wavelength band; and a two-color cold-shield filter lying on the beam path between the infrared detec... | 1. A sensor system for sensing a scene, the sensor system comprising: a dual-band imaging detector lying on a beam path from the scene, wherein the detector detects images in a first wavelength band and in a second wavelength band; and a two-color cold-shield filter lying on the beam path between the detector and the s... | This invention relates to a sensor system and, more particularly, to an imaging infrared sensor system that senses a scene in two different infrared wavelength bands. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Imaging infrared sensors image the light from a scene in the infrared wavelength range of about 0.9 micrometers to about 12 m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an imaging sensor system that images two different wavelength bands with a single dual-band imaging detector. The two different wavelength bands may include two wavelength bands in the visible, two wavelength bands in the infrared (the preferred case),... | 20050727 | 20071120 | 20070201 | 66363.0 | G01J502 | 0 | WEBB, CHRISTOPHER G | TWO F-NUMBER, TWO-COLOR SENSOR SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01J | 2,005 | ||
11,190,991 | ACCEPTED | Transaction arbiter system and method | A transaction arbiter system and method is disclosed which incorporates a merchant function database under control of a transaction arbiter that permits merchants to interact in an automated way with bids generated by other merchants. Rather than utilizing fixed price schedules as taught by the prior art, the present i... | 1. A transaction arbiter system comprising: (a) a transaction arbiter; and (b) merchant database; wherein said merchant database is maintained by said transaction arbiter; said merchant database further comprises merchant functions; said merchant functions describe products/services available from merchants; said merch... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Provisional Patent Applications Applicant claims benefit pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119 and hereby incorporates by reference Provisional Patent Application for “TRANSACTION ARBITER SYSTEM AND METHOD”, Ser. No. 60/681,567, docket JAM-2005-001, filed May 16, 2005, and submitted to the... | <SOH> PRIOR ART AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH> | 20050727 | 20130910 | 20061116 | 58771.0 | G06Q4000 | 0 | BAIRD, EDWARD J | TRANSACTION ARBITER SYSTEM AND METHOD | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,191,069 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for measuring thickness of metal layer | Disclosed are a method and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a metal layer formed on a semiconductor substrate. First, second, and third light pulses are successively irradiated onto a top surface of the metal layer to generate respective first, second, and third second sonic waves in the metal layer. Interference... | 1. A method of measuring thickness of a metal layer formed on a semiconductor substrate, the method comprising: (a) sequentially irradiating a surface of the metal layer with a first light pulse to generate a first sonic wave in the metal layer, a second light pulse to generate a second sonic wave in the metal layer, a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a metal layer. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a metal layer formed on a semiconductor substrate us... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a metal layer. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a metal layer formed on a semiconductor ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of measuring a thickness of a metal layer formed on a semiconductor substrate is provided. The method comprises (a) sequentially irradiating a first light pulse, a second light pulse, and a third light pulse onto a top surface o... | 20050728 | 20070327 | 20060309 | 92799.0 | G01B1102 | 0 | VO, HIEN XUAN | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THICKNESS OF METAL LAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01B | 2,005 | |
11,191,202 | ACCEPTED | Recycling cool water filter | A cooling water recycling filter comprises a supersonic and electromagnetic wave limescale processor installed inside a main water recycling system of water storage tank and a sub water recycling system installed outside a main water recycling system. The sub water recycling system comprises a water quality control uni... | 1. A recycling cooling water filter comprising: a supersonic and electromagnetic wave limescale processor installed inside a main water recycling system of a water storage tank; a sub water recycling system installed outside a main water recycling system comprising a water quality control unit, a limescale processor un... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to filters, and in particular to a recycling cooling water filter for filtering out bacteria, bryophyte, limescale and impurities in the cooling water so as to assure having pure water for recycling and keeping air conditioners to have better efficiency in heat excha... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Generally, a prior art air conditioner uses a large scale refrigerating device to offer enough cool air for each floor of a building. The large scale of a refrigerating device is needed to use cool water so as to keep the temperature of the refrigerating device in lower temperatu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a cooling water recycling filter. Mainly, a supersonic and electromagnetic wave limescale processor is installed inside a main water recycling system of water storage tank. And a sub-water recycling system instal... | 20050728 | 20090414 | 20070201 | 62704.0 | B01D1712 | 0 | DRODGE, JOSEPH W | RECYCLING COOL WATER FILTER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,191,284 | ACCEPTED | Transfer apparatus | The invention relates to a transfer apparatus comprising an operator cabin articulated at a movable and travelable boom, wherein the boom consists of two partial booms which are connected to one another via a connection piece. In accordance with the invention, at least one partial boom is a telescopic boom. | 1. A transfer apparatus (10) comprising an operator cabin (12) articulated at a movable and travelable boom, wherein the boom consists of two partial booms which are connected to one another via a connection piece, characterized in that at least one partial boom is a telescopic boom (22). 2. A transfer apparatus (10) i... | The invention relates to a transfer apparatus in accordance with the preamble of claim 1. Transfer apparatus are to be understood in this connection as transfer apparatus, for example, for wood, junk or any other goods, but also as excavators and cranes. It is already known with transfer apparatus of this kind to provi... | 20050728 | 20080902 | 20060518 | 68838.0 | E02F338 | 0 | FLEMING, FAYE M | TRANSFER APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E02F | 2,005 | |||
11,191,320 | ACCEPTED | Clamp assembly | A clamp assembly is disclosed for a tonneau cover for a vehicle wherein the clamp assembly includes a plurality of spacers disposed therein to facilitate installation thereof on a variety of vehicle types and styles. | 1. A clamp assembly adapted to slidingly connect to an associated rail system, the assembly comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion comprising: a front side; a back side; multiple concave portions located on the back side; a top; a rounded bottom; an inset portion within which is inset an elongate apertu... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This application claims priority to a provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/592,106, entitled CLAMP SYSTEM, filed Jul. 29, 2004. The invention relates to a clamp assembly and more particularly to a clamp assembly for a truck cap, tonneau cover, and the like for a vehicle wherein the clamp as... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A number of accessories, such as truck caps, tonneau covers, light bars, utility boxes, and the like, can be added to a pickup truck or other vehicle for functional and decorative purposes. These accessories are typically secured to the truck by fasteners, aluminum extruded clamp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Consistent and consonant with the present invention, a clamp assembly which can be adapted to fit a variety of vehicles and wherein the clamp assembly militates against damage to the vehicle, has been discovered. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a clamp assemb... | 20050728 | 20080805 | 20060202 | 59878.0 | A47F500 | 0 | EPPS, TODD MICHAEL | CLAMP ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47F | 2,005 | |
11,191,328 | ACCEPTED | Securing media content with steganographic encoding | Methods and apparatus to provide security for audio or image content are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving audio or image content and steganographically encoding auxiliary information in the audio or image content. The auxiliary information carries or links to permitted usage rights that are asso... | 1. A method comprising: receiving audio or image content; steganographically encoding auxiliary information in the audio or image content, wherein the steganographic encoding includes a local strength that varies in accordance with perceptual attributes of the audio or image content, and wherein the auxiliary informati... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/374,672, filed Feb. 2, 2003, which is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/186,962, filed Nov. 5, 1998, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/649,419, filed May 16, 1996 (now U.S. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Distribution of imagery (including, e.g., graphics and video) and audio on the Internet is quick and simple. While advantageous in most respects, this ease of distribution makes it difficult for proprietors of such materials to track the uses to which their audio/imag... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Distribution of imagery (including, e.g., graphics and video) and audio on the Internet is quick and simple. While advantageous in most respects, this ease of distribution makes it difficult for proprietors of such materials to track the uses to which their audio/imag... | 20050727 | 20070724 | 20051229 | 73599.0 | 1 | COUSO, JOSE L | SECURING MEDIA CONTENT WITH STEGANOGRAPHIC ENCODING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,191,563 | ACCEPTED | Method and system of accessing a de-keyed base station | A method and system of accessing a de-keyed base station is disclosed. The method and system comprise de-keying a base station in a conventional TDMA communications system and starting a timer in the base station when the base station de-keys. The method and system further comprise receiving a transmission from a mobil... | 1. In a conventional TDMA communications system, wherein the conventional TDMA communications system comprises at least one base station and at least one mobile station, a method of accessing a de-keyed base station comprising: de-keying a base station in the conventional TDMA communications system; starting a timer in... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to wireless communications systems and more specifically to accessing a base station in a conventional time division multiple access (TDMA) communications system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A conventional wireless communications system may generally compri... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A conventional wireless communications system may generally comprise a set of “mobile stations,” typically mobile stations are the endpoints of a communication path, and a set of “base stations,” (also known as “repeaters” or “base radios”) typically stationary and the intermedia... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES <EOH>The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the accompanying figures, in which like references indicate similar elements, and in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example wireless communications landscape in accordance with an embodiment... | 20050728 | 20100601 | 20070308 | 72090.0 | H04B7212 | 1 | CUMMING, WILLIAM D | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ACCESSING A DE-KEYED BASE STATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,191,898 | ACCEPTED | System and method for interactively entering data into a database | A system and method for facilitating the accurate entry of information into a highly structured database by initially extracting information from a plurality of nonuniformly formatted source data streams, e.g., documents/files, and subsequent interactions with users before storing the accepted and/or modified informati... | 1. A method for facilitating the accurate transfer of information to a structured database, said method comprising the steps of: receiving digital data from one or more users representing one or more nonuniformly formatted source data streams, each said source data stream containing digital data corresponding to one or... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/019,948, filed on Feb. 6, 1998, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/068,404, filed on Dec. 21, 1997. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to data processing s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to data processing systems for entering information into and accessing information from large structured databases and in particular to those systems which allow multiple independent users to enter information from nonuniformly formatted documents/fi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a system for facilitating the accurate transfer of information from a source data stream, e.g., a document/file, to a highly structured database and more particularly to such systems capable of accepting nonuniformly formatted documents, e.g., te... | 20050728 | 20110607 | 20051124 | 77975.0 | 4 | BUCKINGHAM, KELLYE DEE | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVELY ENTERING DATA INTO A DATABASE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,191,990 | ACCEPTED | Wireless base station and mobile station | A mobile station used in a mobile communication system which accepts location registrations from mobile stations in order to perform mobile station location management, the mobile station being comprising a detection unit which detects that it is in an overlap region of hierarchical location registration areas; and a d... | 1. A mobile station used in a mobile communication system which accepts location registrations from mobile stations in order to perform mobile station location management, the mobile station comprising: a detection unit which detects that it is in an overlap region of hierarchical location registration areas; and a del... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is related to and claims priority to Japanese Application No. 2004-312345 filed Oct. 27, 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 base stations and mobile stations used in a wireless communication system in which location registration is performed. Preferably, it relates to wireless base station and mobile stations used in a wireless commun... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has the objective of relieving the concentrated occurrence of location registrations. A further objective of the present invention is to at the same time preferably make allowances for calls to the mobile stations. Providing beneficial effects, not limited to t... | 20050729 | 20110215 | 20060518 | 90633.0 | H04Q720 | 0 | AJIBADE AKONAI, OLUMIDE | WIRELESS BASE STATION AND MOBILE STATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,192,239 | ACCEPTED | Medical practice information management system, medical practice operation assistance terminal, medical practice information management method, medical practice operation assistance method, storage media storing medical practice information management program and storage media st | A medical practice operation assistance terminal according to the present invention comprises a medical practice acquisition unit which is capable of transmitting an acquisition request of a medical practice to a data base storing information relating to medical practice(s), and acquiring the medical practice(s) relate... | 1. A medical practice information management system, for managing medical practice information through a medical practice information management apparatus exchanging data with one or more number of medical practice operation assistance terminals, wherein the medical practice information management apparatus comprises a... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-220268, filed Jul. 28, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medical practice information management system for managing a medical practice such as blood transfusion operated for a patient and a medical practice operation assistance terminal such as mobile information terminal fo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The challenge of the present invention is to provide a medical practice information management system and medical practice operation assistance terminal which make it possible to reflect an operation of medical practice in real time or semi-real time and respond to a content change ... | 20050728 | 20140624 | 20060202 | 64870.0 | G06Q1000 | 0 | SEREBOFF, NEAL | MEDICAL PRACTICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MEDICAL PRACTICE OPERATION ASSISTANCE TERMINAL, MEDICAL PRACTICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, MEDICAL PRACTICE OPERATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, STORAGE MEDIA STORING MEDICAL PRACTICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIA STORING MEDICAL PRACTICE OPERATION ASSISTA... | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,192,680 | ACCEPTED | System and methods for characterization of chemical arrays for quality control | Systems, methods and computer readable media for characterizing a chemical array. At least one metric indicative of accuracy of location of features on the chemical array by a feature extraction process used to extract signals from features of the chemical array may be generated, as well as additional metrics adapted t... | 1. A method comprising the steps of: generating at least one metric indicative of accuracy of location of features on a chemical array by a feature extraction process used to extract signals from features of the chemical array; generating at least one additional metric adapted to identify errors caused by a particular ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Users of chemical arrays such as nucleic acid microarrays, CGH arrays, arrays measuring protein abundance and the like need software packages to perform feature extraction, that is, to extract signal and/or log ratio data from the features on the arrays. Chemical array data may have flaws du... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Users of chemical arrays such as nucleic acid microarrays, CGH arrays, arrays measuring protein abundance and the like need software packages to perform feature extraction, that is, to extract signal and/or log ratio data from the features on the arrays. Chemical array data may h... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Methods, systems and computer readable media for generating at least one metric indicative of accuracy of location of features on a chemical array by a feature extraction process used to extract signals from features of the chemical array; generating at least one additional metric a... | 20050729 | 20080219 | 20070201 | 92799.0 | G01N3100 | 0 | VO, HIEN XUAN | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF CHEMICAL ARRAYS FOR QUALITY CONTROL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01N | 2,005 | |
11,192,705 | ACCEPTED | Dark quenchers for donor-acceptor energy transfer | The present invention provides a family of dark quenchers, termed Black Hole Quenchers (“BHQs”), that are efficient quenchers of excited state energy but which are themselves substantially non-fluorescent. Also provided are methods of using the BHQs, probes incorporating the BHQs and methods of using the probes. | 1-87. (canceled) 88. A quencher of excited state energy having a structure comprising a first radical, a second radical and a third radical, wherein said first radical, said second radical and said third radical are each independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroa... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There is a continuous and expanding need for rapid, highly specific methods of detecting and quantifying chemical, biochemical and biological substances as analytes in research and diagnostic mixtures. Of particular value are methods for measuring small quantities of nucleic acids, peptides,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is a continuous and expanding need for rapid, highly specific methods of detecting and quantifying chemical, biochemical and biological substances as analytes in research and diagnostic mixtures. Of particular value are methods for measuring small quantities of nucleic acid... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a family of quenchers of excited state energy that are substantially non-fluorescent, termed “Black Hole Quenchers” (“BHQs”). The quenchers of the invention remedy many of the deficiencies of currently utilized dark quenchers, probes assembled using th... | 20050729 | 20060919 | 20051208 | 90773.0 | 1 | RILEY, JEZIA | DARK QUENCHERS FOR DONOR-ACCEPTOR ENERGY TRANSFER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,192,849 | ACCEPTED | Voltage injector and detector for printed circuit board testing | One embodiment includes an injector pixel array having injector pixels each coupled to the bottom surface of a conductive material having a directional electrical conductivity only in a direction corresponding to a path between the bottom surface and top surface of the conductive material. Each injector pixel includes ... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a conductive material having a first surface and a second surface, the conductive material having a directional electrical conductivity only in a direction corresponding to a path in a direction from the second surface to the first surface, and only in a direction corresponding to a path in... | TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of introducing a charge or voltage into a trace of a printed circuit board through an insulator material or a directionally conductive material, and detecting the introduced charge or voltage, such as to test the layout of a trace on a printed circuit boa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A printed circuit board (“PCB”) is a thin plate on which integrated circuits and other electronic components (e.g., discrete) are mounted. For example, computers typically include one or more PCBs such as motherboards, controller cards, and network interface cards (“NIC”). Once a PCB has been man... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One embodiment includes an injector pixel array having injector pixels each coupled to the bottom surface of a conductive material having a directional electrical conductivity only in a direction corresponding to a path between the bottom surface and top surface of the conductive material. Each inje... | 20050728 | 20080408 | 20070201 | 95872.0 | G01R3128 | 0 | PATEL, PARESH H | VOLTAGE INJECTOR AND DETECTOR USING PIXEL ARRAY FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TESTING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,005 | |
11,192,867 | ACCEPTED | Process for preparing 2-aminothiazole-5-aromatic carboxamides as kinase inhibitors | The invention relates to processes for preparing compounds having the formula, and crystalline forms thereof, wherein Ar is aryl or heteroaryl, L is an optional alkylene linker, and R2, R3, R4, and R5, are as defined in the specification herein, which compounds are useful as kinase inhibitors, in particular, inhibitors... | 1. A process for preparing a compound having the formula (I) wherein L, Ar, R2, R3, R4, R5, and m are as defined below, comprising reacting a compound having the formula (II), wherein Q is the group —O—P*, wherein P* is selected so that, when considered together with the oxygen atom to which P* is attached, Q is a leav... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 11/051,208, filed Feb. 4, 2005, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/542,490, filed Feb. 6, 2004, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/624,937, filed Nov. 4, 2004 and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Aminothiazole-aromatic amides of formula I wherein Ar is aryl or heteroaryl, L is an optional alkylene linker, and R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , and R 5 , are as defined in the specification herein, are useful as kinase inhibitors, in particular, inhibitors of protein tyrosine kinase and p38... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention is related to processes for the preparation of 2-aminothiazole-5-aromatic amides having the formula (I) wherein L, Ar, R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , and m are as defined below, comprising reacting a compound having the formula (II), wherein Q is the group —O—P*, wherein P* ... | 20050729 | 20090217 | 20060105 | 81101.0 | A61K31427 | 13 | NOLAN, JASON MICHAEL | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 2-AMINOTHIAZOLE-5-AROMATIC CARBOXAMIDES AS KINASE INHIBITORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,193,114 | ACCEPTED | Augmentative communications device for the speech impaired using commerical-grade technology | The present invention broadly comprises a computer-based method for aiding aphasics having gross and fine motor impairments in efficiently communicating, comprising the steps of storing alphanumeric characters in a database, calculating statistics of the alphanumeric characters based on frequency used and most recent u... | 1. A computer-based method for aiding aphasics having gross and fine motor impairments in efficiently communicating, comprising the steps of storing alphanumeric characters in a database; calculating statistics of said alphanumeric characters based on frequency used and most recent used; and, predicting a response acco... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/592,561, filed Jul. 30, 2004. REFERENCE TO COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING/TABLE APPENDIX The present application includes a computer program listing appendix on compact disc. Two duplicat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Speech output devices are well known in the art for aiding the speech impaired. Known devices typically comprise a computer software database with preprogrammed words, phrases, and sentences, and, at least one synthesized voice. Some devices further comprise a plurality of icons ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention broadly comprises a computer-based method for aiding aphasics having gross and fine motor impairments in efficiently communicating, comprising the steps of storing alphanumeric characters in a database, calculating statistics of the alphanumeric characters base... | 20050729 | 20111122 | 20060608 | 62971.0 | G10L2106 | 0 | SAINT CYR, LEONARD | AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE SPEECH IMPAIRED USING COMMERICAL-GRADE TECHNOLOGY | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10L | 2,005 | |
11,193,364 | ACCEPTED | Semiconductor light-emitting device and method of manufacturing the same | A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a light-emitting element, a first lead frame having a main surface having the light-emitting element mounted thereon, a second lead frame spaced apart from the first lead frame, resin molded portions for fixing the first and second lead frames, and a heat-radiating member ... | 1. A semiconductor light-emitting device, comprising: a light-emitting element; a first lead frame having a main surface having said light-emitting element mounted thereon; a resin portion for fixing said first lead frame; and a heat-radiating member bonded to a back face of said first lead frame with an electrically-c... | This nonprovisional application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-225951 filed with the Japan Patent Office on Aug. 2, 2004, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor light-emit... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor light-emitting device and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a semiconductor light-emitting device used for backlight of a liquid crystal, a lighting device, an image scanner and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor light-emitting device excellent in heat dissipation property and a method of manufacturing the same. A semiconductor light-emitting device according to the present invention includes a light-emitting element, a first l... | 20050801 | 20070109 | 20060202 | 66938.0 | H01L2100 | 12 | RODELA, EDUARDO A | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,193,386 | ACCEPTED | Mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver | A mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver is disclosed. With the arrival at a predetermined time before the starting time of a recording reserved program specified by arbitrary recording reservation information (hereinafter referred to as the intended recording reservation information), the broadcast is started t... | 1. A mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver having the recording and reproducing functions, comprising: a means for registering the recording reservation information including the area information in addition to the information for specifying a recording reserved program (hereinafter referred to as the recording... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver. 2. Description of the Related Art The contents of the terrestrial digital broadcast are varied from one area to another. In the case where a mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver havi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver. 2. Description of the Related Art The contents of the terrestrial digital broadcast are varied from one area to another. In the case where a mobile terrestrial digital broadcast r... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, an object of this invention is to provide a mobile terrestrial digital broadcast receiver which, when moved to another area after reserving the recording of a program, is prevented from recording a program different from the reserved one. Another object of this inventio... | 20050801 | 20090929 | 20060202 | 62610.0 | H04N591 | 0 | HARVEY, DAVID E | MOBILE TERRESTRIAL DIGITAL BROADCAST RECEIVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,193,460 | ACCEPTED | Input device including a wheel assembly for scrolling an image in multiple directions | A computer input device having a housing and a finger-engagable scrolling device. A portion of the scrolling device is endlessly rotatable about a first axis to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scrolling device is pivotally movable relative to the housing about a second axis perpendicul... | 1. An input device for scrolling an image relative to an image display screen, said device comprising: a housing having at least one opening; a finger-engagable control member provided within said housing and having a portion extending through said opening permitting user manipulation thereof, said finger-engagable con... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/094,139, filed Mar. 31, 2005, incorporated herein in its entirety, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/184,000, filed Jun. 28, 2002, incorporated herein in its entirety, which is ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Scroll wheels have been provided on computer mice and used by computer operators to move an image relative to a display screen of a host computer. A scroll wheel assembly includes a rotatable scroll wheel and a sensor that are typically included in a housing for a peripheral comp... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention relates to a peripheral device for use with a computer to scroll an image relative to an image display screen along perpendicular axes. The device comprises a housing that has at least one opening. The device also comprises a scroll wheel assembly... | 20050801 | 20070403 | 20060112 | 68595.0 | G09G508 | 1 | LAO, LUNYI | INPUT DEVICE INCLUDING A WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR SCROLLING AN IMAGE IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,193,765 | ACCEPTED | Electrical connector stress relief at substrate interface | An electrical connector includes a wafer having flexible members that allow the wafer to expand or contract in response to movement of solder pads on a PCB. As a PCB to which a connector is attached is heated during, for example, normal use, it may expand, which may result in the outward movement of the solder balls at... | 1. An electrical connector comprising: an electrical contact; and a wafer defining a contact receiving aperture, wherein the electrical contact extends into the contact receiving aperture, the wafer comprising, a first body Portion and a second body portion, and a flexible member partially defining at least one flex cr... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The subject matter disclosed herein is related to the subject matter disclosed and claimed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/940,433 filed Sep. 14, 2004, entitled “Ball Grid Array Connector” which is assigned to the assignee of the present application and hereby incorporated... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Substrates such as printed circuit boards (“PCBs”) are commonly used to mount electronic components and to provide electrical interconnections between those components and components external to the PCB. During use of a connector, the connector and the PCB may be heated, causing ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An electrical connector according to the invention may include a wafer that has apertures through which contacts of the connector extend. The wafer, for example, may be contained within the connector between one or more lead frame assemblies and solder balls attached to contacts ext... | 20050729 | 20070821 | 20070201 | 66608.0 | H01R13514 | 0 | PRASAD, CHANDRIKA | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR STRESS RELIEF AT SUBSTRATE INTERFACE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,193,810 | ACCEPTED | Gasket assembly having isolated compression limiting device | A manifold gasket includes a carrier frame with a plurality of media-conveying openings corresponding to openings communicating between two parts to be clamped, such as an intake manifold and a cylinder head. Elastomeric sealing material is molded to the carrier frame about the openings to seal the openings when clampe... | 1. A manifold gasket assembly for an internal combustion engine, comprising; a carrier frame having a plurality of intake openings corresponding in size, shape and location to that of associated intake manifold ports of a cylinder head; elastomeric sealing material molded on said carrier frame in surrounding relation t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field This invention relates generally to static gasket assemblies of the type used to form a seal at a joint where two members are clamped together and more particularly to such gaskets having features to limit the compression of the elastic seal elements. 2. Related Art It is ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field This invention relates generally to static gasket assemblies of the type used to form a seal at a joint where two members are clamped together and more particularly to such gaskets having features to limit the compression of the elastic seal elements. 2. Relate... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES <EOH>A gasket assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a carrier frame having a plurality of media-conveying openings. Elastomeric sealing material is molded on the carrier frame in surrounding relation to at least some of the openings and project outwardly of t... | 20050729 | 20071211 | 20070201 | 65631.0 | F02F1100 | 2 | PICKARD, ALISON K | GASKET ASSEMBLY HAVING ISOLATED COMPRESSION LIMITING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F02F | 2,005 | |
11,194,110 | ACCEPTED | Covalent tethering of functional groups to proteins and substrates therefor | A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid s... | 1. A mutant dehalogenase comprising at least two amino acid substitutions relative to a corresponding wild-type dehalogenase, wherein the mutant dehalogenase forms a bond with a dehalogenase substrate which comprises one or more functional groups, which bond is more stable than the bond formed between the corresponding... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/006,031, filed Dec. 6, 2004, and U.S. application Ser. No. 60/592,499, filed Jul. 30, 2004, and incorporates those applications by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The specific detection of molecules is a keystone in understanding the role of that molecule in the cell. Labels, e.g., those that are covalently linked to a molecule of interest, permit the ready detection of that molecule in a complex mixture. The label may be one that is added... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides methods, compositions and kits for tethering (linking), e.g., via a covalent or otherwise stable bond, one or more functional groups to a protein of the invention or to a fusion protein (chimera) which includes a protein of the invention. A protein of the inve... | 20050729 | 20080916 | 20060202 | 91026.0 | C12Q148 | 0 | KOSSON, ROSANNE | COVALENT TETHERING OF FUNCTIONAL GROUPS TO PROTEINS AND SUBSTRATES THEREFOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,194,678 | ACCEPTED | Laser irradiation system | A laser irradiation system includes a laser diode as a laser generation source, a lens for receiving the laser light introduced thereto from the laser diode and producing a laser beam, and a light pipe for receiving the laser beam produced by the lens and introduced thereto, wherein the light pipe has a hollow portion ... | 1. A laser irradiation system for displaying characters or figures by irradiating an external target with a laser beam, comprising: a laser generation source; a lens for receiving laser light from said laser generation source and producing said laser beam; and a light pipe for receiving said laser beam produced by said... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a laser irradiation system for displaying characters or figures by irradiating an external member with a laser beam. Laser pointers for indicating an objective body by a laser beam in a lecture, a lecture meeting and the like have been manufactured and sold (... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a laser irradiation system for displaying characters or figures by irradiating an external member with a laser beam. Laser pointers for indicating an objective body by a laser beam in a lecture, a lecture meeting and the like have been manufacture... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>For certain, the above-mentioned LED does function as an indicator for indicating that irradiation with laser is under way. However, as a result of investigations of whether the LED indicator in practical use can clearly inform the user of the fact that irradiation is under way, the... | 20050802 | 20090825 | 20060406 | 72518.0 | G09F1300 | 0 | MACCHIAROLO, LEAH SIMONE | LASER IRRADIATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,194,949 | ACCEPTED | Handbag - with novel features | A handbag or hand-carried container formed with successive tiers of a spiraled compound tape having attachment means on each side edge of the tape. The spiraled tape is adapted for securely fastening successive tiers of the spiraled tape together to form a hand carried container. The compound tape is configured to repe... | 1. A container suitable for hand carry formed with longitudinally fastened successive tiers of a spiraled elongated compound tape, the compound tape being comprised of two relatively wide elongated tapes, the wide elongated tapes having continuous attachment means fastened longitudinally adjacent one extended longitudi... | BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to improved novel handbags and hand-carried containers with a unique construction. Attractive handbags and cosmetic bags for the busy fashionable woman must provide a safe, secure container free of risk of marring objects placed within the hand... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is intended for one purpose only, to provide a novel construction for a fashionable handbag or cosmetic purse or hand carried container. Such a handbag or container that is light weight, stores, when not in use in a flat minimal space, and is free from protrusi... | 20050801 | 20090331 | 20070301 | 68222.0 | A45C306 | 1 | MAI, TRI M | HANDBAG - WITH NOVEL FEATURES | MICRO | 0 | ACCEPTED | A45C | 2,005 | |
11,194,992 | ACCEPTED | Two beam small arms transmitter | A Small Arms Transmitter (SAT) having two optical sources for use in a military training environment is described. The SAT includes an infrared laser as a first optical source. A visible optical source, such as a visible wavelength laser, is configured as a second optical source. The visible wavelength laser can be con... | 1. A Small Arms Transmitter (SAT) configured to be weapon mounted for use in a combat force training system, the SAT comprising: a first optical source having a first beam at a non-visible wavelength configured to provide signaling in the combat force training system; a second optical source having a second beam in a v... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES 2000®) produced by Cubic Defense Systems, Inc., exemplifies a modern realistic force-on-force training system. As a standard for direct-fire tactical engagement simulation, MILES 2000 is a system employed for training soldiers by the U.S... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES 2000®) produced by Cubic Defense Systems, Inc., exemplifies a modern realistic force-on-force training system. As a standard for direct-fire tactical engagement simulation, MILES 2000 is a system employed for training soldier... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A Small Arms Transmitter (SAT) having two optical sources for use in a military training environment is described. The SAT includes an infrared laser as a first optical source. The infrared laser is mounted within a housing configured for mounting on small arms, such as a barr... | 20050801 | 20140909 | 20080103 | 57381.0 | F41G326 | 0 | CARLOS, ALVIN LEABRES | Two beam small arms transmitter | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41G | 2,005 | |
11,195,040 | ACCEPTED | System and method for remotely controlling devices | A system and a method for remotely controlling at least a first device based on operation of a foot pedal apparatus are provided. The foot pedal apparatus has a movable member. The system includes a first module configured to transmit a first RF signal in response to at least partial displacement of the moveable member... | 1. A system for remotely controlling at least a first device based on operation of a foot pedal apparatus, the foot pedal apparatus having a movable member, comprising: a first module configured to transmit a first RF signal in response to at least partial displacement of the moveable member of the foot pedal apparatus... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to the following U.S. patent applications filed contemporaneously herewith: SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING DEVICES, Attorney Docket No. WS-0006; DEVICE SELECTION MODULE AND METHOD FOR SELECTING DEVICES, Attorney Docket No. WS-0007; DEVICE C... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>U.S. Pat. No. 4,156,187 discloses a remote control system for controlling devices. The system utilizes a first foot-actuated transmitter that transmits signals having one of three frequencies at a time that is received by a receiver for controlling one of three devices. A disadvantage with this s... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A system for remotely controlling at least a first device based on operation of a foot pedal apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The foot pedal apparatus has a movable member. The system includes a first module configured to transmit a first RF signal in response to at ... | 20050802 | 20100209 | 20070208 | 93751.0 | A61C102 | 0 | BROWN, VERNAL U | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING DEVICES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61C | 2,005 | |
11,195,107 | ACCEPTED | Sonar imaging system for mounting to watercraft | A sonar imaging system for a watercraft is disclosed. The sonar imaging system comprises a transducer coupled to the watercraft and having at least one side scanning element and at least one bottom scanning element, an electronic control head unit coupled to the transducer and configured to display sonar images. The do... | 1. A sonar imaging system, comprising: a transducer assembly including a housing having mounting members adapted to mount the transducer assembly to a watercraft, the transducer assembly including at least one side scan acoustic element positioned within the housing to provide side scan sonar imaging; and an electronic... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/598,326, filed Aug. 2, 2004, the teachings and disclosure of which are hereby incorporated in their entireties by reference thereto. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Sonar devices that transmit sound waves have been used previously to obtain information about underwater articles, including fish, structures and obstructions, and the bottom. The sound waves travel from a transducer mounted to a bottom surface of the vessel through the water. Th... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the above, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a new and improved sonar imaging system that is capable of being connected to a watercraft, such as a fishing boat. It is a further objective to provide a new and improved sonar imaging system that pr... | 20050802 | 20100126 | 20060202 | 94720.0 | G01S1589 | 2 | LOBO, IAN J | SONAR IMAGING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING TO WATERCRAFT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01S | 2,005 | |
11,195,121 | ACCEPTED | Digital camera | An digital camera includes a storage medium for connecting a storage medium having image information stored thereon and a display unit that displays the image information stored on the storage medium. The digital camera displays characteristic images symbolizing one or more pieces of the image information stored on the... | 1. A digital camera comprising: a display unit; and a storage medium interface for connecting a storage medium having image information stored thereon, wherein the digital camera displays characteristic images corresponding to one or more pieces of the image information stored on the storage medium, which is connected ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a digital camera for managing various kinds of information and, more particularly, to a digital camera that displays image information and the like stored on a storage medium. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, information managing apparatuses such as a camera, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventionally, information managing apparatuses such as a camera, a video camera, a cellular phone, a compact disk storing and reproducing apparatus, a Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) recording and reproducing apparatus, which display image information and the like stored on a stor... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, it can be said that it is desired to make it possible for a user to grasp characteristics of contents stored on a storage medium in short time with an easy method. It is an object of the invention to solve at least one of such problems and other problems. Note that the ot... | 20050802 | 20110419 | 20060202 | 94211.0 | H04N5222 | 0 | AGGARWAL, YOGESH K | DIGITAL CAMERA | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,195,127 | ACCEPTED | Bag dispenser with pouch | The dispenser includes a header. A plurality of bags is removably attached to the header. Each of the bags has a bottom section. The dispenser also includes a pouch. The pouch has a rear wall and an opening. A back sheet is integral with the rear wall of the pouch and extends to the header for attaching the pouch and t... | 1. A bag dispenser comprising: a header, a bag removably attached to said header, a pouch, said pouch having an opening; and means for attaching said pouch to said header such that at least a portion of said bag may extend through said opening and within said pouch. 2. The dispenser of claim 1 further comprising a surf... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING”, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON COMPACT DISC Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The pres... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to plastic bags of the type used in grocery stores and the like to contain food items such as produce and more particularly to a dispenser for such bags that includes an integral pouch. 2. Description of Prior Art Including ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a bag dispenser is provided. The bag dispenser includes a header. A bag is removably attached to the header. A pouch is provided having an opening. Means attach the pouch to the header such that at least a portion of the ... | 20050802 | 20080101 | 20070208 | 95050.0 | B65D3000 | 2 | GEHMAN, BRYON P | BAG DISPENSER WITH POUCH | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,195,166 | ACCEPTED | Enabling seamless user mobility in a short-range wireless networking environment | The present invention provides methods, systems, and computer program instructions for enabling a variety of devices, particularly low-power hand-held devices, to travel seamlessly through a networking environment such as that encountered within a building by establishing connectivity to a plurality of network access p... | 1-39. (canceled) 40. A method of enabling seamless user mobility in a short-range wireless networking environment, comprising: providing a plurality of Handoff Management Points (HMPs), each of the HMPs equipped with a short-range wireless link for communication with one or more portable client devices and a link to a ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to computer networks, and more particularly to methods, systems, and computer program instructions for enabling seamless connectivity and roaming with short-range wireless computing devices. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, various short-range wireless ne... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In recent years, various short-range wireless network communications technologies, notably IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth, have emerged to enable portable devices (such as laptops, cellular phones, personal digital assistants or PDAs, etc.) to communicate both with each other and with... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to methods, systems, and computer program instructions for enabling seamless connectivity and roaming with short-range wireless computing devices. The disclosed techniques enable a variety of devices, particularly low-power hand-held devices, to tra... | 20050801 | 20070327 | 20051215 | 97845.0 | 15 | FERGUSON, KEITH | ENABLING SEAMLESS USER MOBILITY IN A SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,195,267 | ACCEPTED | Phase locked loop with scaled damping capacitor | In order to reduce the area of a charge pump PLL, one may separate proportional component and integral component of the loop filter voltage, and add additional circuitry so as to make the integral component appear as though it is affected by a much larger value of capacitance than is actually used. In an aspect, a curr... | 1. An integrated circuit (IC) comprising: a Phase Locked Loop (PLL) comprising: a current-controlled oscillator (ICO), a loop filter, the loop filter comprising a loop filter resistor, loop filter damping capacitor (C1); a current scaling circuit, wherein the current scaling circuit produces a current which reduces the... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention is related in general to phase/delay locked loop circuits, and in particular, to a charge pump phase locked loop circuit with a scaling factor. BACKGROUND Because of critical timing requirements in electronic circuits such as communication systems, clock recovery circuits, frequency multi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Because of critical timing requirements in electronic circuits such as communication systems, clock recovery circuits, frequency multipliers, and data synchronization circuits, locally generated clock signals must be accurately synchronized with a reference waveform. A Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) is ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In order to reduce the area of a charge pump PLL, one may reduce the area of the capacitor(s) used to implement the loop filter without otherwise affecting loop dynamics and stability of the feedback loop. One can achieve this in a charge pump PLL by separating a proportional component and an integr... | 20050802 | 20070911 | 20070208 | 58719.0 | H03L700 | 0 | KINKEAD, ARNOLD M | PHASE LOCKED LOOP WITH SCALED DAMPING CAPACITOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03L | 2,005 | |
11,195,340 | ACCEPTED | Belt guiding mechanism and child vehicle seat | A belt guiding mechanism, for example for a child vehicle seat, which is suitable for guiding a belt extending through the belt guiding mechanism and locking said belt against movement. The belt guiding mechanism comprises a cam that is capable of pivoting movement relative to a bearing surface, said belt being movable... | 1. A belt guiding mechanism suitable for guiding a belt extending through the belt guiding mechanism and locking said belt against movement, which belt guiding mechanism comprises a cam that is capable of movement relative to a bearing surface, said belt being movable in a tensioning direction and in the opposite direc... | The invention relates to a belt guiding mechanism suitable for guiding a belt extending through the belt guiding mechanism and locking said belt against movement, which belt guiding mechanism comprises a cam that is capable of movement relative to a bearing surface, said belt being movable In a tensioning direction and... | 20050801 | 20080401 | 20060518 | 66081.0 | B60R2210 | 0 | BROWN, PETER R | BELT GUIDING MECHANISM AND CHILD VEHICLE SEAT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B60R | 2,005 | |||
11,195,371 | ACCEPTED | Blood tracking system | A blood tracking system, comprising a light source comprising a first LED configured to emit light of a first color and a second LED configured to emit light of a second color is disclosed. The light of the first color and the light of the second color are mixed to appear as light of a third color when the first LED an... | 1. A blood tracking system comprising: a light source, comprising a first LED configured to emit light of a first color and a second LED configured to emit light of a second color; wherein the light of the first color and the light of the second color are mixed to appear as light of a third color when the first LED and... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/598,289, filed Aug. 3, 2004, entitled “Blood Tracking System,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND The present invention relates generally to the field of blood tra... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of blood tracking. In particular, the present invention relates to a portable lighting unit configured to track blood using a light emitting diode (LED) illumination system. There are occasions in which it is useful to be able to easily identif... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One embodiment of the invention relates to a blood tracking system, comprising a light source comprising a first LED configured to emit light of a first color and a second LED configured to emit light of a second color. The light of the first color and the light of the second color ... | 20050802 | 20071106 | 20060302 | 63977.0 | F21L402 | 1 | CRANSON JR, JAMES W | BLOOD TRACKING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21L | 2,005 | |
11,195,466 | ACCEPTED | Jitter measurement method, jitter measuring apparatus and image forming apparatus | The present invention measures jitter in a galvano scanner that scans a light beam on a surface to be scanned by periodically turning a reflection mirror in a reciprocating manner. Two detectors for detecting and receiving the light beam are mounted near both ends of the scan region of the light beam, a first detection... | 1. A jitter measurement method for a galvano scanner for scanning a light beam on a surface to be scanned by periodically turning a reflection mirror in a reciprocating manner, comprising the steps of: mounting two detectors for receiving and detecting the light beam near both ends of a scan region of the light beam; e... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) on Patent Application No. 2004-227228 filed in Japan on Aug. 3, 2004, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a jitter m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a jitter measurement method and a jitter measuring apparatus for measuring the variation (jitter) in the time required for each scan line of a galvano scanner that scans a light beam on a surface to be scanned by periodically turning a reflection ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a galvano scanner type laser printer, the variation (jitter) in the scan time is also caused by a manufacturing error in a mirror and a drive error in a driving mechanism. The variation in the scan time of a galvano scanner type laser printer is measured by a structure sche... | 20050801 | 20081223 | 20060209 | 92799.0 | G01R2926 | 0 | VO, HIEN XUAN | JITTER MEASUREMENT METHOD, JITTER MEASURING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01R | 2,005 | |
11,195,637 | ACCEPTED | Nitride-based semiconductor element and method of forming nitride-based semiconductor | A nitride-based semiconductor element having superior mass productivity and excellent element characteristics is obtained. This nitride-based semiconductor element comprises a substrate comprising a surface having projection portions, a mask layer formed to be in contact with only the projection portions of the surface... | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A nitride-based semiconductor light-emitting device comprising: a substrate comprising a surface having projection portions and recess portions; a buffer layer formed on bottom surfaces of said recess portions; and a nitride-based semiconductor layer formed on said buffer layer. 24. The nitride-bas... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nitride-based semiconductor element and a method of forming a nitride-based semiconductor, and more specifically, it relates to a nitride-based semiconductor element including a nitride-based semiconductor layer formed by epitaxial... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a nitride-based semiconductor element and a method of forming a nitride-based semiconductor, and more specifically, it relates to a nitride-based semiconductor element including a nitride-based semiconductor layer formed ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a nitride-based semiconductor element having superior mass productivity and excellent element characteristics. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of forming a nitride-based semiconductor capable of obtainin... | 20050803 | 20080408 | 20051201 | 91791.0 | 1 | PRENTY, MARK V | NITRIDE-BASED SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT AND METHOD OF FORMING NITRIDE-BASED SEMICONDUCTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,195,830 | ACCEPTED | Planar light source device and liquid crystal display device | A planar light source device includes a cold cathode fluorescent tube, a light guide opposed to the light source to emit light which is received from the light source, a frame which supports the light source and the light guide and has a projection which positions the light source and the light guide, and an optical sh... | 1. A planar light source device comprising: a light source; a light guide opposed to the light source to emit light which is received from the light source; a frame which supports the light source and the light guide and has a projection which positions the light source and the light guide; and an optical sheet which p... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-245212, filed Aug. 25, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present inve... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a planar light source device that illuminates a liquid crystal display panel, and a liquid crystal display device having the planar light source device. 2. Description of the Related Art A liquid crystal display device ge... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been developed in consideration of the above situation and its object is to provide a planar light source device that suppresses noise caused by contact between a light guide and a projection of a back frame, and a liquid crystal display device having... | 20050803 | 20080318 | 20060302 | 72518.0 | F21V705 | 0 | MACCHIAROLO, LEAH SIMONE | PLANAR LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,005 | |
11,195,870 | ACCEPTED | Image processing apparatus and mobile terminal apparatus | An image processing apparatus has an input portion for receiving video signals, an illumination sensor for detecting illumination of an environmental light, a corrector for correcting the video signals, and a controller for controlling the corrector to correct the video signals in accordance with distribution of lumina... | 1. An image processing apparatus comprising: an input portion to which video signals are inputted; an illumination sensor for detecting illumination; a corrector which corrects the video signals inputted to the input portion; and a controller which executes control so that the correction portion corrects the video sign... | INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE The present application claims priority from Japanese application JP2005-080846 filed on Mar. 22, 2005, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference into this application. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to an image processing apparatus and a mobile terminal device each cap... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A multimedia computer system that converts an input RGB signal to a luminance signal and a color difference signal, extracts a characteristic point of the luminance signal for each frame, corrects the luminance signal and the color difference signal and displays images has been proposed in the pa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus including an input portion to which video signals are inputted; an illumination sensor for detecting the intensity of illumination (illumination) or brightness; a correction portion for correct... | 20050803 | 20100302 | 20060928 | 94211.0 | H04N973 | 1 | AGGARWAL, YOGESH K | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND MOBILE TERMINAL APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,195,910 | ACCEPTED | Programmable strength output buffer for RDIMM address register | A programmable strength output buffer intended for use within the address register of a memory module such as a registered DIMM (RDIMM). The output signals of an array of such buffers drive respective output lines that are connected to the address or control pins of several RAM chips. The programmable buffers vary the ... | 1. A Registered Dual-Inline Memory Module (RDIMM), comprising: an address register, said register providing a plurality of output signals which drive respective output lines, at least some of which are connected to the address or control inputs of respective random-access memory (RAM) chips residing on said RDIMM; a co... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of memory modules, and particularly to the output buffers of Registered Dual-Inline Memory Module (RDIMM) address registers. 2. Description of the Related Art Dual-Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) are the industry-standard platform o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of memory modules, and particularly to the output buffers of Registered Dual-Inline Memory Module (RDIMM) address registers. 2. Description of the Related Art Dual-Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) are the industry-standar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A programmable strength output buffer is presented which overcomes the reduced system reliability and operating speed limits noted above, by enabling the strength of the output buffers of an RDIMM address register to be varied as needed for a particular raw card application. The pre... | 20050802 | 20071211 | 20070208 | 81908.0 | G11C700 | 1 | TRAN, MICHAEL THANH | PROGRAMMABLE STRENGTH OUTPUT BUFFER FOR RDIMM ADDRESS REGISTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,005 | |
11,195,947 | ACCEPTED | System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system | A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users. | 1. A computing device that facilitates searching for content, comprising: a memory that stores data; and a processor that interacts with a global positioning service in connection with establishing physical location of the device, the processor also transmits search queries to a search engine and receives search result... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/824,962 entitled “SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PUSHING INFORMATION TO A USER UTILIZING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM” and filed on Apr. 15, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/523,022... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Global positioning systems provide many conveniences for modern living. People may find themselves in completely unknown areas, and yet, they may have the comfort of knowing a system has their location pinpointed and directed on a computer screen. Still better yet, global positio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a system for directing and receiving information to and from geographically relevant locations. The system links information from the internet or other relevant databases that is related to region-specific areas and directs the information to users sit... | 20050803 | 20080610 | 20051201 | 65968.0 | 1 | LEE, BENJAMIN C | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PUSHING INFORMATION TO A USER UTILIZING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,196,136 | ACCEPTED | OCB mode LCD and method for driving the same | Disclosed is an OCB mode liquid crystal display and a method for driving the same. The OCB mode liquid crystal display includes at least one pair of upper and lower pre-tilt electrodes to partially cover each of upper and lower driving electrodes. A pre-tilt voltage equal to or higher than a transition voltage is appli... | 1. An OCB mode liquid crystal display comprising: upper and lower driving electrodes to which a driving voltage is applied, the upper and lower driving electrodes being provided at upper and lower substrates opposed to each other, respectively; a liquid crystal layer including a plurality of liquid crystal molecules in... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an OCB (Optically Compensated Bend) mode liquid crystal display and a driving method thereof, and more particularly to an OCB mode liquid crystal display which can rapidly shift the orientation state of liquid crystal molecules from ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an OCB (Optically Compensated Bend) mode liquid crystal display and a driving method thereof, and more particularly to an OCB mode liquid crystal display which can rapidly shift the orientation state of liquid crystal mol... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide an OCB mode liquid crystal display which can rapidly shift the orientation state of liquid crystal molecules from a... | 20050803 | 20100511 | 20060302 | 61486.0 | G09G336 | 0 | CHOWDHURY, AFROZA Y | OCB MODE LCD AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,196,206 | ACCEPTED | System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system | A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users. | 1. A computer implemented method for providing content to mobile devices, comprising: receiving information related to physical location of a mobile device; and selectively providing content to the mobile device as a function of the physical location of the device. 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising using a gl... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/824,962 entitled “SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PUSHING INFORMATION TO A USER UTILIZING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM” and filed on Apr. 15, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/523,022... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Global positioning systems provide many conveniences for modern living. People may find themselves in completely unknown areas, and yet, they may have the comfort of knowing a system has their location pinpointed and directed on a computer screen. Still better yet, global positio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a system for directing and receiving information to and from geographically relevant locations. The system links information from the internet or other relevant databases that is related to region-specific areas and directs the information to users sit... | 20050803 | 20090428 | 20051208 | 71758.0 | 4 | BUGG, GEORGE A | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PUSHING INFORMATION TO A USER UTILIZING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,196,320 | ACCEPTED | Method of adaptive image contrast enhancement | The contrast of a digital image is enhanced by forming a histogram of the luma values of an active area of the image, computing “initial” bin indices that partition the histogram into bins of substantially equal population, mapping the “initial” bin indices into “final” bin indices that are more uniformly spaced than t... | 1. For an image that includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel having a respective initial luma value and two respective initial chroma values, a method of adjusting the initial luma values, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a histogram of the initial luma values of at least a portion of the pixels; (b) computing a... | FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to digital image processing and, more particularly, to a method of enhancing the contrast of a digital image by manipulating a histogram of pixel luma values. Contrast enhancement based on histogram equalization is a standard technique in image process... | <SOH> FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to digital image processing and, more particularly, to a method of enhancing the contrast of a digital image by manipulating a histogram of pixel luma values. Contrast enhancement based on histogram equalization is a standard technique in i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention there is provided, for an image that includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel having a respective initial luma value and two respective initial chroma values, a method of adjusting the initial luma values, including the steps of: (a) forming a hi... | 20050804 | 20090331 | 20070208 | 73599.0 | G06K940 | 1 | COUSO, JOSE L | METHOD OF ADAPTIVE IMAGE CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,196,371 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, system, and method for measuring power delivered to a load | Apparatus, system, and method including a circuit including an element having an electrical impedance, an input node to receive a signal, and an output node to couple to a load; a sensing circuit coupled to the input node and the output node to sense a differential voltage between the input and output nodes and to sens... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a first circuit comprising a first element having an electrical impedance and having an input node to receive a signal and an output node to couple to a load; a sensing circuit coupled to said input node and said output node to sense a differential voltage between said input and output node... | BACKGROUND In many radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) circuit applications, (such as cellular telephone PAs), it may be desirable to measure the power delivered to the load (antenna) in real time. The power measurement may be used as feedback to adjust the amplifier bias point and/or gain to compensate for varyi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In many radio frequency (RF) power amplifier (PA) circuit applications, (such as cellular telephone PAs), it may be desirable to measure the power delivered to the load (antenna) in real time. The power measurement may be used as feedback to adjust the amplifier bias point and/or gain to compensa... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One exemplary embodiment includes an apparatus, comprising a first circuit comprising a first element having an electrical impedance and having an input node to receive a signal and an output node to couple to a load; a sensing circuit coupled to the input node and the output node to sense a differe... | 20050803 | 20080624 | 20070208 | 94763.0 | H04B104 | 0 | NGUYEN, DUC M | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MEASURING POWER DELIVERED TO A LOAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,196,509 | ACCEPTED | Non-capitalization weighted fundamental indexing system, method and computer program product | A passive investment system based on indices created from various metrics is disclosed. The indexes may be built with metrics other than market capitalization weighting, price weighting or equal weighting. These metrics may include, but are not limited to book value, sales, revenue, earnings, earnings per share, income... | 1. A method of constructing a non-capitalization weighted portfolio of assets, comprising: (a) gathering data about a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a plurality of assets to create the index of assets; and (c) weighting each of said plurality of assets selected in the index based on an objective measure of scale of... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/961,404, entitled “Non-Capitalization Weighted Fundamental Indexing System, Method and Computer Program Product,” to Arnott, (Attorney Docket No. 43622-208053), filed Oct. 12, 2004, which clai... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention pertains generally to securities investing and more specifically to construction and use of passive portfolios and indexes. 2. Related Art Conventionally, there are various broad categories of securities portfolio management. One conventio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is directed to a new method, system and computer program product for passive investing that is based on indexes which are built with metrics other than market capitalization weighting, share price weighting or equal weighting. Among t... | 20050804 | 20091117 | 20060119 | 59106.0 | G06Q4000 | 1 | JOHNSON, GREGORY L | NON-CAPITALIZATION WEIGHTED INDEXING SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,196,578 | ACCEPTED | Athletic shoe with visible arch bridge | An athletic shoe that in one embodiment includes an arch bridge that is visible from beneath the shoe. | 1. A shoe comprising: a forward region, a heel region, and a mid-foot region located between the forward region and the heel region, a medial side, a lateral side, and a width between the medial and lateral sides; an upper; a bottom surface, at least a portion of which is ground-engaging; a plate, at least a portion of... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/735,343, filed Dec. 11, 2003; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/419,641, filed Oct. 18, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,471; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/149,142, filed Sep. 8, 1998, now... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/735,343, filed Dec. 11, 2003; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/419,641, filed Oct. 18, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,471; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/149,142, filed Sep. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a shoe that substantially obviates one or more of the needs or problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part w... | 20050803 | 20070102 | 20051201 | 61133.0 | 1 | KAVANAUGH, JOHN T | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH VISIBLE ARCH BRIDGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,196,666 | ACCEPTED | Athletic shoe with inclined wall configuration and non-ground-engaging member | A heel support for an athletic shoe that in one embodiment includes a recumbent-U shaped member to assist in shock absorption. The member may include a tent-shaped wall with an upper perimeter in contact with a non-ground-engaging member. | 1. A shoe comprising: a forward region, a heel region, and a mid-foot region located between the forward region and the heel region, a medial side, a lateral side, and a width between the medial and lateral sides; an upper; a bottom surface, at least a portion of which is ground-engaging, a ground-engaging portion of t... | The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/735,343, filed Dec. 11, 2003; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/419,641, filed Oct. 18, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,471; which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/149,142, filed Sep. 8, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,970,628; wh... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to multi-purpose athletic shoes and, more particularly, to athletic shoes with interchangeable/detachable rear soles that provide extended and more versatile life and better performance in terms of cushioning and s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a shoe that substantially obviates one or more of the needs or problems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part w... | 20050803 | 20060815 | 20051201 | 61133.0 | 1 | KAVANAUGH, JOHN T | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH INCLINED WALL CONFIGURATION AND NON-GROUND-ENGAGING MEMBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,196,778 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus, and associated method, for allocating data for communication upon communication channels in a multiple input communication system | Apparatus, and an associated method, for allocating data to communication channels of a multiple-input communication system and to select power levels at which the data is caused to be communicated upon the communication channels. Data allocation is made responsive to communication quality indications that identify com... | 1. Apparatus for a sending station of a multiple input radio communication system to facilitate communication of data according to according to a selected performance criteria, the data communicated upon separate channels of a multiple number of channels, said apparatus comprising: a channel sorter adapted to receive i... | The present invention relates generally to a manner by which to communicate data in a multiple input communication system, such as an MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) radio communication system. More particularly, the present invention relates to apparatus, and an ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many, if not most, in modern society require access to communication systems in which communication data is communicated pursuant to effectuation of communication services. During operation of a communication system, the communication data is communicated between a set of communi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention, accordingly, advantageously provides apparatus, and an associated method, by which to communicate data in a multiple-input communication system, such as an MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed) radio communicat... | 20050803 | 20100824 | 20070208 | 57575.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | TRAN, TUAN A | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR ALLOCATING DATA FOR COMMUNICATION UPON COMMUNICATION CHANNELS IN A MULTIPLE INPUT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,196,814 | ACCEPTED | System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system | A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users. | 1. A method implemented by a computer-based search engine, comprising: receiving a search query; receiving information related to current location of a user; processing the search query as a function of the current location of the user; and transmitting search results to the user. 2. The method of claim 1, further comp... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/824,962 entitled “SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PUSHING INFORMATION TO A USER UTILIZING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM” and filed on Apr. 15, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/523,022... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Global positioning systems provide many conveniences for modern living. People may find themselves in completely unknown areas, and yet, they may have the comfort of knowing a system has their location pinpointed and directed on a computer screen. Still better yet, global positio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a system for directing and receiving information to and from geographically relevant locations. The system links information from the internet or other relevant databases that is related to region-specific areas and directs the information to users sit... | 20050803 | 20101130 | 20051201 | 82732.0 | 1 | HUNNINGS, TRAVIS R | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PUSHING INFORMATION TO A USER UTILIZING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,196,930 | ACCEPTED | Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme with a bonus symbol accumulator | A gaming device having a bonus scheme wherein an accumulator accumulates bonus re-triggering symbols until a pre-determined number of bonus re-triggering symbols are obtained by the player in the bonus game. The accumulated bonus re-triggering symbols are preferably the same symbol. In one embodiment, the bonus re-trig... | 1. A gaming device operable under control of a processor, said gaming device comprising: a plurality of reels controlled by the processor; a plurality of symbols on each of the reels; a triggering event; a plurality of winning symbol combinations of said symbols; a plurality of awards associated with the winning symbol... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application is a continuation of, claims the benefit of, and priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/071,441, filed Feb. 8, 2002, which is a continuation-in-part of, claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/981,133, filed Oct. 15, 2001, the entire contents of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates in general to a gaming device, and more particularly to a gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme with a bonus symbol accumulator. The base or primary game of most slot machines involves one or more mechanical or video spinning reels, each of which d... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One embodiment of the present invention provides a gaming device having a slot base game and a slot bonus game wherein one or more bonus triggering symbols in the base game are employed as bonus re-triggers in the bonus game. In one preferred embodiment, the occurrence of a predetermined combination... | 20050804 | 20070703 | 20051201 | 73692.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, KIM T | GAMING DEVICE HAVING A RE-TRIGGERING SYMBOL BONUS SCHEME WITH A BONUS SYMBOL ACCUMULATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,197,423 | ACCEPTED | Elevator installation with a car and equipment for detecting a car position, as well as a method of operating such an elecvator installation | An elevator installation, and a method of operating such an elevator installation, has at least one car and at least one equipment for detecting a car position wherein the equipment includes a code mark pattern and a sensor device. The code mark pattern is mounted along the travel path of the car and has a plurality of... | 1. An elevator installation with at least one car and at least one equipment for detecting a car position, the equipment including a code mark pattern and a sensor device for scanning the code mark pattern, comprising: the code mark pattern being mounted along a travel path of the at least one car and including a first... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an elevator installation with a car and equipment for detecting a car position, as well as to a method of operating such an elevator installation. It is known to determine the car position of an elevator installation in order to derive from this information c... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an elevator installation with a car and equipment for detecting a car position, as well as to a method of operating such an elevator installation. It is known to determine the car position of an elevator installation in order to derive from this i... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has an object of indicating an elevator installation with a car and equipment for determining the car position as well as a method of operating such an elevator installation, which enables accurate scanning of a code mark pattern by a sensor device at low cost ... | 20050804 | 20090526 | 20060608 | 62365.0 | B66B134 | 0 | COLON SANTANA, EDUARDO | ELEVATOR INSTALLATION AND METHEOD FOR DETECTING A CAR POSITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B66B | 2,005 | |
11,197,688 | ACCEPTED | Indole, indazole and indoline derivatives as CETP inhibitors | The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein —X—Y—, R1 to R11 and n are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases which are mediated by CETP inhibitors. | 1. A compound of the formula (I): wherein: —X—Y— is —CRa═CRc— or —CRa═N— or —CRaRb—CRcRd—, Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl; R1, R2, R4 and R5 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to novel 1H-indole-7-carboxamido, 1H-indazole-7-carboxamido and 1H-indoline-7-carboxamido derivatives, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds of the ge... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Atherosclerosis and its associated coronary heart disease are the leading causes of death in the industrialized world. Risk for development of coronary heart disease has been shown to be strongly correlated with certain plasma lipid levels. Lipids are transported in the blood by ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a compound of the formula (I): wherein: —X—Y— is —CR a ═CR c — or —CR a ═N— or —CR a R b —CR c R d —, R a , R b , R c and R d are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl; R 1... | 20050804 | 20070821 | 20060209 | 97224.0 | A61K31416 | 0 | BARKER, MICHAEL P | INDOLE, INDAZOLE AND INDOLINE DERIVATIVES AS CETP INHIBITORS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,197,718 | ACCEPTED | Data cable with cross-twist cabled core profile | Cables including a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors and a jacket surrounding the plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors, the jacket including a plurality of protrusions extending away from an inner circumferential surface of the jacket toward a center of the cable. The plurality of protrus... | 1. A cable comprising: a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors including a first twisted pair and a second twisted pair, each twisted pair comprising two insulated conductors twisted together in a helical manner; and a jacket surrounding the plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors; wherein the j... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to, U.S. application Ser. No. 10/705,672, entitled “Data Cable with Cross-Twist Cabled Core Profile,” filed on Nov. 10, 2003 which is a continuation-in-part of, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to, U.S. applic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to high-speed data communications cables using at least two twisted pairs of wires. More particularly, it relates to cables having a central core defining plural individual pair channels. 2. Discussion of Related Art High-speed ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>According to one embodiment, there is provided a cable comprising a plurality of twisted pairs of insulated conductors including a first twisted pair and a second twisted pair, each twisted pair comprising two insulated conductors twisted together in a helical manner, and a jacket surro... | 20050804 | 20061114 | 20051208 | 69490.0 | 6 | MAYO III, WILLIAM H | DATA CABLE WITH CROSS-TWIST CABLED CORE PROFILE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,197,800 | ACCEPTED | Delayed mobile node registration with home agent | Mobile node registration with the home network of the mobile node is delayed when the mobile node moves to a foreign network. The mobile node has a home network in which the mobile node has a home address. In response to the mobile node moving to a foreign network (such as by being turned on in the foreign network), th... | 1. A method comprising: in response to a mobile node moving to a foreign network, the mobile node having a home network in which the mobile node has a home address, receiving a care-of address within the foreign network; where the mobile node has no ongoing communication sessions, waiting to register the care-of addres... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to mobile nodes having home agents with which they are to register when entering foreign networks, and more particularly to such mobile nodes delaying registration with their home agents when entering foreign networks. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Traditiona... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Traditionally, resources, such as computing devices and other types of devices, which had Internet connectivity were stationary while connected to the Internet. For instance, a desktop computer that is able to connect to the Internet is deployed at a given location for an indefin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to delaying mobile node registration with a home network of the mobile node when the mobile node moves to a foreign network. In a method of the present invention, the mobile node has a home network in which the mobile node has a home address. In respons... | 20050806 | 20080520 | 20070208 | 68311.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | BOST, DWAYNE D | DELAYED MOBILE NODE REGISTRATION WITH HOME AGENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,197,811 | ACCEPTED | Muzzle-loading firearm and easily removable breech plug for use therewith | A muzzle-loading firearm includes a breech plug for mating, non-threaded engagement with a housing located at the breech end of an axial bore of the firearm barrel. The plug includes a cylindrically-shaped body member having opposite first and second ends and an outer surface between the ends and configured so that whe... | 1. A muzzle-loading firearm comprising: a non-threaded barrel having a breech end and an axial bore; a non-threaded housing located at the breech end of the barrel; and a non-threaded breech plug in mating engagement with the housing and including a body member having opposite first and second ends and an outer surface... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to muzzle-loading firearms and, in particular, to muzzle-loading firearms and non-threaded, easily removable breech plugs for use with such firearms. 2. Background Art Modern breech-loading firearms, such as rifles, include a barrel having an a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to muzzle-loading firearms and, in particular, to muzzle-loading firearms and non-threaded, easily removable breech plugs for use with such firearms. 2. Background Art Modern breech-loading firearms, such as rifles, include a barrel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Objects of some embodiments of the present invention are to provide: a muzzle-loader/breech plug design where the breech plug and housing are non-threaded; the breech plug is easily removable; the muzzle-loader and breech plug are relatively inexpensive to manufacture; the muzzle-lo... | 20050805 | 20080108 | 20070208 | 59333.0 | F41C700 | 0 | KLEIN, GABRIEL J | MUZZLE-LOADING FIREARM AND EASILY REMOVABLE BREECH PLUG FOR USE THEREWITH | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F41C | 2,005 | |
11,197,867 | ACCEPTED | Electronic program guide with digital storage | An interactive television program guide system with digital storage is provided. The program guide gives users the ability to store information associated with recorded programs in a directory in the digital storage device thereby providing easy access to program information. The program guide may also provide a global... | 1-105. (canceled) 106. A method for allowing a user to select storage options for storing programs using an interactive television program guide implemented on user television equipment, the method comprising: providing the user with an opportunity to select at least one storage option for storing a program to be recor... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to video systems, and more particularly, to interactive television program guide systems which allow for digital storage of programs and program related information. Cable, satellite, and broadcast television systems provide viewers with a large number of television ch... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to video systems, and more particularly, to interactive television program guide systems which allow for digital storage of programs and program related information. Cable, satellite, and broadcast television systems provide viewers with a large number of t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This and other objects of the invention are accomplished in accordance with the principles of the present invention by providing an interactive program guide system with digital storage that allows the program guide to be used to provide more advanced features than previously offere... | 20050804 | 20101102 | 20051215 | 63083.0 | 1 | LONSBERRY, HUNTER B | ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE WITH DIGITAL STORAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,197,903 | ACCEPTED | Hand held garment steamer | A hand held appliance for use in applying steam to a garment or other item made of fabric includes a pump, a boiler and a switch. Power is applied through the switch to the pump. The pump pumps water from the water tank to the boiler. The water is converted to steam in the boiler and is expelled from the appliance thro... | 1. A hand held steam generating device comprising: a head portion; a handle being connected to said head portion; a soleplate being disposed on an outer surface of said head portion, said soleplate having a heat conducting surface; a reservoir for containing liquid therein, said reservoir being removably connected to s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand held appliance for the care of garments and other items made of fabric. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hand held appliance for applying steam and/or heat to garments, fabrics and the like. 2. Description... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand held appliance for the care of garments and other items made of fabric. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hand held appliance for applying steam and/or heat to garments, fabrics and the like. 2.... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a hand-held steamer for applying steam to an article of fabric construction. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a steamer that is relatively lightweight and easy to hold. It is yet another object of the p... | 20050805 | 20061226 | 20060316 | 70695.0 | A61H3312 | 0 | CAMPBELL, THOR S | HAND HELD GARMENT STEAMER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61H | 2,005 | |
11,197,934 | ACCEPTED | Method of automatic adjustment of dither amplitude of MEMS mirror arrays | Methods for adjusting dither amplitude for MEMS mirrors in optical switches and optical switches employing such a method are disclosed. A dither amplitude of one or more MEMS mirrors may be adjusted in an optical switch having an input port, and an array of one or more MEMS mirrors that can be selectively optically cou... | 1. A method for adjusting a dither amplitude of one or more MEMS mirrors in an optical switch having an input port, and an array of one or more MEMS mirrors that can be selectively optically coupled to one or more of N optical input/output (I/O) ports, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 3, the method compri... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention relate to optical systems and more particularly to optical systems employing MEMS mirror arrays to couple light from input fibers to output fibers using collimators and free space optics. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Multi-channel optical signals typically comp... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Multi-channel optical signals typically comprise a plurality of spectral channels, each having a distinct center wavelength and an associated bandwidth. The center wavelengths of adjacent channels are spaced at a predetermined wavelength or frequency interval, and the plurality o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for adjusting dither amplitude for MEMS mirrors in optical switches and optical switches employing such a method. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dither amplitude of one or more MEMS mirrors may be a... | 20050803 | 20090728 | 20070719 | 94684.0 | H04J1400 | 0 | WANG, QUAN ZHEN | METHOD OF AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF DITHER AMPLITUDE OF MEMS MIRROR ARRAYS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,198,059 | ACCEPTED | Method of remotely monitoring an internet session | A method of remotely monitoring an Internet session includes participating in a first Internet session at a first Internet protocol (IP) address. Concurrent with the first Internet session, another Internet session is initiated at another IP address. Data associated with the first Internet session is automatically tran... | 1. A method of remotely monitoring an Internet session, the method comprising the steps of: (a) participating in a first Internet session at a first Internet protocol (IP) address; (b) concurrent with the first Internet session, initiating another Internet session at another IP address; and (c) transferring data associ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/866,212, filed May 25, 2001, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/207,380, filed May 26, 2000, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKG... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to monitoring of data associated with an Internet session, especially an Internet chat session. 2. Description of Related Art It is an unfortunate byproduct of Internet chat sessions that online predators are able to easily ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, we have invented a method of remotely monitoring an exchange of data between a local computer and a remote computer during an Internet session over the Internet. In the method, a local computer stores an Internet server address and a port number of a monitor computer. A... | 20050805 | 20091215 | 20060302 | 99159.0 | H04L1228 | 3 | OSMAN, RAMY M | METHOD OF REMOTELY MONITORING AN INTERNET SESSION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,198,105 | ACCEPTED | Aquatic ladder adapted for marine applications | The aquatic ladder was designed for ease of use, rather than ease of storage. It has wide, deep treads, arranged like a staircase, with side and upper railings which make it easy to enter or exit the water, even by elderly people, tired individuals, those carrying aquatic equipment, such as SCUBA gear or water skis, an... | 1. An aquatic ladder, comprising: (a) a pair of substantially parallel, substantially vertical spaced support members; (b) a pair of substantially vertical supports, each of said pair having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end of each of said pair of substantially vertical supports being attached to respective... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/836,180, filed Apr. 30, 2004 entitled AQUATIC LADDER FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to ladders used in marine applications. In particular... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to ladders used in marine applications. In particular, the invention relates to aquatic ladders used as boarding ladders on boats or to climb onto floating or fixed docks. As used herein the term “aquatic ladder” is intended to mean those ladders whi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Unlike the designs of the prior art, the present invention is an aquatic ladder whose design has ease of use as its primary objective. In order to accomplish that objective, the aquatic ladder of the present invention includes features which are intended to make it easy to use by pe... | 20050805 | 20081216 | 20051215 | 97908.0 | 2 | VASUDEVA, AJAY | AQUATIC LADDER ADAPTED FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,198,214 | ACCEPTED | Content rendering repository | A rendering method, system and software for use in a distributed system for managing use and rendering of content in accordance with usage rights associated therewith, and including a rendering device that renders the content; and a distributed repository coupled to the rendering device and including a first mode of op... | 1-28. (canceled) 29. A rendering system adapted for use in a distributed system for managing use of content, the rendering system being operative to rendering content in accordance with usage rights associated with the content, the rendering system comprising: a rendering device configured to render the content; and a ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of distribution and usage rights enforcement for digitally encoded works. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A fundamental issue facing the publishing and information industries as they consider electronic publishing is how to prevent the unauthorized and unacc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A fundamental issue facing the publishing and information industries as they consider electronic publishing is how to prevent the unauthorized and unaccounted distribution or usage of electronically published materials. Electronically published materials are typically distributed... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A system for controlling the distribution and use of digital works using digital tickets is disclosed. A ticket is an indicator that the ticket holder has already paid for or is otherwise entitled to some specified right, product or service. In the present invention a “digital ticke... | 20050808 | 20061121 | 20051208 | 69174.0 | 3 | ABDI, KAMBIZ | CONTENT RENDERING REPOSITORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,198,289 | ACCEPTED | System for real-time adaptation to changes in display configuration | A hot-plugging capability for video devices is achieved by shifting the responsibility for recognizing changes in the configuration of a display environment from a computer's operating system to a device manager. When an input/output device is added to or removed from the computer system, an interrupt signal informs a ... | 1. A method for reconfiguring a computer system to accommodate changes in a display environment, comprising the steps of: detecting the addition or removal of a display device in the computer system; providing a notification to a component of an operating system executing on said computer system that a video device has... | This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/927,411 filed on Aug. 13, 2001, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/074,300 filed on May 8, 1998. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to computer display systems, and more particularly to a display system which is capable ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As computers become more prevalent in everyday use, particularly personal type computers, users are employing them in a variety of different situations. Depending upon the particular situation, the user may desire to change the configuration of the display devices connected to th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, the foregoing objective is achieved by utilizing a device manager to automatically recognize and react to changes in the configuration of a display environment, rather than wait for the computer's operating system to proactively determine th... | 20050808 | 20080527 | 20051208 | 97040.0 | 5 | DU, THUAN N | SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME ADAPTATION TO CHANGES IN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,198,350 | ACCEPTED | Methods of improving conformance control in fractured hydrocarbon reservoirs | Three methods for improving the blocking ability of gels by improving the performance of gels in fractured reservoirs are provided. First method utilizes overload of a crosslinker, the second method utilizes a combination of crosslinker overload and aged crosslinker, and the third method utilizes a step of crosslinker ... | 1. A method of reducing fracture permeability in a downhole formation with a gel formed by reacting a polymer with a Cr(III) cross-linking agent, comprising the steps of: a. mixing at surface the polymer with excess cross-linking agent to form a gel solution; b. injecting the gel solution downhole into the formation; a... | The invention described herein is entitled to the benefit of and claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 60/599,051 filed on Aug. 6, 2004, the entirety of which is herein incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the field of Petroleum Engineering. More specifically, it relates ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many reservoirs currently under production suffer from excessive water within the production well. Excess water may enter a production well by a natural water source (e.g. aquifer) where the presence of high permeability zones in the reservoir provides pathways for water to bypas... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for use in experimental testing of the gelation methods described herein; FIG. 2 is a graphical representation of a crosslinker overload gelation process in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; FIG. 3 is a graphical ... | 20050808 | 20090113 | 20060209 | 71879.0 | E21B33138 | 0 | SUCHFIELD, GEORGE A | METHODS OF IMPROVING CONFORMANCE CONTROL IN FRACTURED HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
11,198,463 | ACCEPTED | Heat treatment apparatus | In a heat treatment apparatus, the direction of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating device in the region in which the object of treatment is heat-treated and the conveying direction of the conveying device in which the object of treatment is conveyed into the heat treatment vessel are in paral... | 1. A heat treatment apparatus comprising a holding device which holds an object of treatment, a heat treatment vessel which houses the object of treatment held by the holding device, a conveying device which conveys the holding device together with the object of treatment into the heat treatment vessel, a heating devic... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/JP2004/001241, filed Feb. 6, 2004, which was published in the Japanese language on Aug. 19, 2004, under International Publication No. WO 2004/070747 A1, and the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by r... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a heat treatment apparatus and a heat treatment method for carrying out a heat treatment in a magnetic field. More specifically, the invention relates to a heat treatment apparatus for applying a heat treatment in a high magnetic field to a finely... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a heat treatment apparatus which permits simplifying the configuration of the magnetic field generating device by using a compact solenoid type magnet (air-core coil), thereby permitting saving of the weight and height... | 20050805 | 20070220 | 20060202 | 65269.0 | C21D109 | 1 | KASTLER, SCOTT R | HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C21D | 2,005 | |
11,198,476 | ACCEPTED | Portable sign frame assembly with changeable signage | A sign frame assembly having journally connected frames and appearing as an inverted “V” when deployed on a surface. Each frame has legs connected by a panel, and upper and lower crossbars which are parallel to each other and connect the legs. A receptacle defined by a plane including the panel and which is parallel to... | 1. A sign stand frame, comprising: a pair of legs disposed parallel to each other; an upper cross bar; a lower cross bar, the lower cross bar having a channel shape; and a panel, wherein the upper cross bar connects the pair of legs at a location near an upper end of the legs, the lower cross bar connects the pair of l... | This application claims the benefit of priority to provisional application 60/601,739, filed on Aug. 12, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates generally to a portable sign stand and to a sign stand and sign assembly. BACKGROUND Portable sign stands and signs are used fo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Portable sign stands and signs are used for many purposes, such as advertising, providing directions to pedestrians or vehicles and serving as safety warnings. In some situations, signs of this type may be used to advertise special events, sales at a nearby store, or the availability real estate ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This application describes a sign stand which may be deployed such that it displays a sign selected by the user, and the sign may be changed by the user as needed. The sign stand comprises two frames, journally connected to each other at one end by one or more hinges, permitting the two frames to be... | 20050805 | 20080304 | 20060216 | 91062.0 | G09F1500 | 2 | DAVIS, CASSANDRA HOPE | PORTABLE SIGN FRAME ASSEMBLY WITH CHANGEABLE SIGNAGE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,198,995 | ACCEPTED | Interconnect assembly for a probe card | An interconnect assembly for providing electrical interconnection between elements of a probe card assembly is provided. The interconnect assembly includes a frame defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of conductive contacts coupled to the frame. Each of the conductive contacts includes (a) a first resilient... | 1. An interconnect assembly for providing electrical interconnection between elements of a probe card assembly, the interconnect assembly comprising: a frame defining a plurality of openings; and a plurality of conductive contacts coupled to the frame, each conductive contact including (a) a first resilient arm extendi... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/600,512, filed Aug. 11, 2004 which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to interconnect assemblies and, more particularly, to an interconnect ass... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Probe cards are commonly used in the testing of integrated circuit devices, including memory chips. One example of a probe card is available from Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. and has, on one side, an array of metal probes that are arranged to make contact with external elec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an interconnect assembly for providing electrical interconnection between elements of a probe card assembly is provided. The interconnect assembly includes a frame defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of cond... | 20050808 | 20070515 | 20060216 | 58950.0 | H01R1200 | 0 | DINH, PHUONG K | INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY FOR A PROBE CARD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,199,021 | ACCEPTED | Renewable energy flashlight | A renewable energy flashlight employing a pair of elastomagnetic repulsion members to assist in reciprocating a charging magnet passing through surrounding induction coils to enhance the efficiency of manually charging a capacitor to power an LED lens amplified flashlight. | 1. A renewable energy flashlight comprising: a. a main housing with an opening at one end leading into an interior chamber and a closed end, b. a cylindrical tubular carriage sized to fit and be inserted within the main housing interior chamber, said carriage defining an internal transverse chamber with a first end, an... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to renewable energy flashlights. In particular, it relates to a renewable energy flashlight employing a pair of elastomagnetic repulsion members to assist in reciprocating a charging magnet passing through surrounding induction coils to enh... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to renewable energy flashlights. In particular, it relates to a renewable energy flashlight employing a pair of elastomagnetic repulsion members to assist in reciprocating a charging magnet passing through surrounding induction ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention comprises a renewable energy flashlight having a main housing with an opening at one end leading into an interior chamber and a closed end. The interior chamber accommodates a cylindrical tubular carriage sized to fit and be inserted within the main housing int... | 20050808 | 20070619 | 20070208 | 63977.0 | F21L400 | 0 | CRANSON JR, JAMES W | RENEWABLE ENERGY FLASHLIGHT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21L | 2,005 | |
11,199,032 | ACCEPTED | Vapor deposition of metal oxides, silicates and phosphates, and silicon dioxide | Metal silicates or phosphates are deposited on a heated substrate by the reaction of vapors of alkoxysilanols or alkylphosphates along with reactive metal amides, alkyls or alkoxides. For example, vapors of tris(tert-butoxy)silanol react with vapors of tetrakis(ethylmethylamido)hafnium to deposit hafnium silicate on su... | 1. A reagent for use in a thin film deposition process, the reagent comprising Hf(NEtMe)4. 2. The reagent of claim 1, wherein the process is chemical vapor deposition. 3. The reagent of claim 1, wherein the process is atomic layer deposition. 4. A liquid having the formula Hf(NEtMe)4. 5. A compound having the formula H... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to novel reagents for use in thin film deposition processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). These reagents can be used for deposition of materials containing silicon and/or phosphorus along with metal... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to novel reagents for use in thin film deposition processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). These reagents can be used for deposition of materials containing silicon and/or phosphorus alon... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A principal feature of the present invention includes volatile chemical precursors with reactivity adapted for CVD or ALD of metal silicates, phosphates or oxides. An advantage of these chemical precursors is that they do not contain chlorine, and leave no chlorine residue during a ... | 20050808 | 20090324 | 20051215 | 90776.0 | 1 | NAZARIO GONZALEZ, PORFIRIO | VAPOR DEPOSITION OF METAL OXIDES, SILICATES AND PHOSPHATES, AND SILICON DIOXIDE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,199,061 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence | The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra, the implant comprising a suburethral support suspended between two soft tissue anchors that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the sururethral support. The soft tissue anchors retain each a... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A surgical implant to support a urethra, the surgical implant comprising: a suburethral support comprising first and second ends and first and second attachment tabs located, respectively, at the first and second ends; first and second soft tissue anchors; each of the first and second soft tissue a... | This invention relates to an apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence and, in particular, to a surgical implant having a sling that passes under the urethra in use and supports the urethra to alleviate incontinence, along with related apparatus and methods for inserting the surgical implant in the ... | 20050808 | 20100907 | 20060223 | 89496.0 | A61F200 | 1 | LACYK, JOHN P | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |||
11,199,135 | ACCEPTED | Contact structure | There is disclosed a contact structure for electrically connecting conducting lines formed on a first substrate of an electrooptical device such as a liquid crystal display with conducting lines formed on a second substrate via conducting spacers while assuring a uniform cell gap among different cells if the interlayer... | 1. An active matrix display device comprising: a display region formed over a substrate; a plurality of extractor terminals formed over the substrate; and a counter electrode covering the display region, wherein the extractor terminals are commonly and electrically connected to the counter electrode. 2. An active matri... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a contact structure for electrically connecting together conducting lines formed on two opposite substrates, respectively, via conducting spacers and, more particularly, to a contact structure used in common contacts of an electroopt... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a contact structure for electrically connecting together conducting lines formed on two opposite substrates, respectively, via conducting spacers and, more particularly, to a contact structure used in common contacts of a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a contact structure which is free of the foregoing problems, provides less nonuniform cell gap among different cells if the thickness of the interlayer dielectric film is nonuniform across the cell or among different cells, and red... | 20050809 | 20100413 | 20051208 | 72809.0 | 1 | NGUYEN, DUNG T | CONTACT STRUCTURE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,199,513 | ACCEPTED | Micromechanical optical switch | An optical switch element is described, which includes a fixed layer disposed outwardly from a substrate and a movable mirror assembly disposed outwardly from the fixed layer. The moveable mirror assembly is operable to move relative to the fixed layer responsive to a voltage applied to the movable mirror assembly. In ... | 1. An optical processing system, comprising: an optical amplifier operable to receive an input optical signal from an optical communication link and to at least partially compensate for losses in the input optical signal; a receiving device coupled to the optical amplifier and operable to receive the input optical sign... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/994,061, by Mohammed N. Islam et al., filed Nov. 19, 2004, entitled “Micromechanical Optical Switch.” application Ser. No. 10/994,061 is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/849,346, by Mohammed N. Islam et al, fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The ability to transmit information in the optical domain has greatly enhanced the speed and bandwidth of data communications. In comparison, the inability to selectively route logical signals that are transmitted in the optical domain has restricted the ability of network design... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, a need has arisen for an improved optical switching element and optical switching system that comprises a structure that can be reliably fabricated and that will operate at switching speeds associated with optical data communications. According to the teachings of the p... | 20050808 | 20061128 | 20051215 | 66750.0 | 2 | SPECTOR, DAVID N | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING PHOTONIC SYSTEMS USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,199,586 | ACCEPTED | OFDMA with adaptive subcarrier-cluster configuration and selective loading | A method and apparatus for subcarrier selection for systems is described. In one embodiment, the system employs orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA). In one embodiment, a method for subcarrier selection comprises each of multiple subscribers measuring channel and interference information for subcarrier... | 1. A method for subcarrier selection for a system employing orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) comprising: a subscriber measuring channel and interference information for a plurality of subcarriers based on pilot symbols received from a base station; the subscriber selecting a set of candidate subcar... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the field of wireless communications; more particularly, the invention relates to multi-cell, multi-subscriber wireless systems using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) is an eff... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) is an efficient modulation scheme for signal transmission over frequency-selective channels. In OFDM, a wide bandwidth is divided into multiple narrow-band subcarriers, which are arranged to be orthogonal with each other. The sign... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A method and apparatus for subcarrier selection for systems is described. In one embodiment, the system employs orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA). In one embodiment, a method for subcarrier selection comprises a subscriber measuring channel and interference infor... | 20050808 | 20081118 | 20060420 | 64682.0 | H04J100 | 62 | ZEWDU, MELESS NMN | OFDMA WITH ADAPTIVE SUBCARRIER-CLUSTER CONFIGURATION AND SELECTIVE LOADING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,199,770 | ACCEPTED | Method of preventing fire in computer room and other enclosed facilities | Methods are provided for a provision of hypoxic hypercapnic and hypoxic hypocapnic fire-extinguishing compositions for continuous use in human occupied environments. Breathable fire preventative atmospheres can be created using air separation and having increased or decreased carbon dioxide content. | 1. A method for providing a breathable fire-prevention atmosphere in a computer room, warehouse and other occupied facilities, such method comprising: making said room substantially airtight by minimizing its leakage rate; utilization of an air separation device for separation of the internal atmosphere in said room in... | This application is a continuation of U.S. Patent applications: U.S. Ser. Nos. 10,726,737 and 60/573428 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,314,754; 6,334,315; 6,401,487; 6,418,752, 6,502,421, 6,557,374, 6,560,991. RELATED APPLICATIONS This invention is related to preceding U.S. Pat. No. 5,799,652 issued Sep. 1, 1998, U.S. Pat. No. 5... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method for providing low-oxygen (hypoxic) environments in computer rooms and other human occupied facilities in order to prevent and suppress fire before it starts. The demand in reliable fire prevention and suppression systems for industrial applica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A principal object of this invention is to provide methods for producing a breathable fire-preventative hypoxic environment inside a room or facility containing computerized equipment or any combustible, inflammable or explosive materials. Another object of the invention is a method... | 20050808 | 20070424 | 20060928 | 57277.0 | A62C300 | 3 | GANEY, STEVEN J | METHOD OF PREVENTING FIRE IN COMPUTER ROOM AND OTHER ENCLOSED FACILITIES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A62C | 2,005 | |
11,199,832 | ACCEPTED | Modular heater systems | A heat trace assembly for heating a conduit is provided that comprises at least one preformed heat trace section adapted to be placed around at least a portion of the conduit and a connector secured to the heat trace section. The connector is adapted for coupling the heat trace section to an adjacent heat trace section... | 1. A heat trace assembly for heating a conduit system comprising: at least one preformed heat trace section adapted to be placed around at least a portion of the conduit; and a connector secured to the heat trace section and adapted for coupling the heat trace section to an adjacent heat trace section, wherein the heat... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to electric heaters for use in pipelines, and more particularly to electric heaters for use in gaslines and pumplines such as, by way of example, semiconductor processing systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The supply of fluids such as oil, gas, and water,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The supply of fluids such as oil, gas, and water, among others, from a supply, e.g., an oil well or a water reservoir, requires transfer of such fluids by conduits or the like. Maintaining a free or unrestricted flow of the fluids within the conduits is often necessary, in additi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one preferred form, a heat trace assembly for heating a conduit is provided that comprises at least one preformed heat trace section adapted to be placed around at least a portion of the conduit and a connector secured to the heat trace section and adapted for coupling the heat t... | 20050809 | 20091201 | 20070301 | 93328.0 | H05B100 | 0 | FUQUA, SHAWNTINA T | MODULAR HEATER SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,005 | |
11,199,835 | ACCEPTED | System and method for wireless gaming system with user profiles | A gaming system is provided. The gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The syst... | 1. A gaming system, comprising: at least one processor; at least one data storage device electronically coupled to the processor; and at least one gaming device in electronic communication with the processor the at least one data storage device storing at least one user profile, the at least one user profile comprising... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to the field of gaming and, more particularly to a gaming system and method incorporating a wireless network. BACKGROUND The gaming industry allows people to participate in a variety of gaming activities within the limits of state and federal law. Possible gaming ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The gaming industry allows people to participate in a variety of gaming activities within the limits of state and federal law. Possible gaming activities include gambling, such as that provided by casinos. Casino-type gambling activities include, but are not limited to, slot machines, table games... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Various embodiments of the invention are directed to gaming systems, which may be wireless gaming systems. According to certain embodiments, the gaming system is operable to make various gaming activities available to one or more users over a communications network and to display information associa... | 20050809 | 20090519 | 20070315 | 77180.0 | A63F924 | 11 | DEODHAR, OMKAR A | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS GAMING SYSTEM WITH USER PROFILES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63F | 2,005 | |
11,199,871 | ACCEPTED | Modular compositing-multiple lot screening protocols for detection of pathogens, microbial contaminants and/or constituents | Particular aspects provide a method of sampling, testing and validating test lots (e.g., single-unit production lots), comprising: assembling a plurality of product portions from each of a plurality of test lots and combining the collected product portions to provide a corresponding set of test lot samples (wherein eac... | 1. A method of sampling, testing and validating test lots, comprising: a) separately collecting a plurality of portions from each of a plurality of test lots, the test lots each comprising an assemblage of one or more specimens, wherein the assemblage can be sampled by taking portions thereof; b) combining the collecte... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/599,473, filed 6 Aug. 2004 and entitled MODULAR WET COMPOSITING-MULTIPLE LOT SCREENING PROTOCOLS FOR DETECTION OF PATHOGENS, which is incorporated by reference herein in its ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Manufacturers and respective regulatory agencies strive to continually improve the safety and the quality of foods, pharmaceuticals, neutraceuticals, water and the environment. Under recent United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) directives and guideline... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Aspects of the present invention provide novel enrichment, testing and detection methods for detection of pathogens or other microbes in, for example, food, water, wastewater, industrial, pharmaceutical, botanical, environmental samples and other types of samples analyzed by detecti... | 20050808 | 20090519 | 20060622 | 75253.0 | C12Q118 | 1 | SRIVASTAVA, KAILASH C | MODULAR COMPOSITING-MULTIPLE LOT SCREENING PROTOCOLS FOR DETECTION OF PATHOGENS, MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS AND/OR CONSTITUENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,199,899 | ACCEPTED | Compounds for enzyme inhibition | Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotryps... | 1. A compound having a structure of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is O, NH, or N-alkyl; Y is NH, N-alkyl, O, or C(R9)2; Z is O or C(R9)2; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are all hydrogen; each R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 is independently selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6hydroxyalkyl, C1-6alkoxy... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/599401 filed on Aug. 6, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/610001 filed Sep. 14, 2004 and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/106879 filed Apr. 14, 2... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In eukaryotes, protein degradation is predominately mediated through the ubiquitin pathway in which proteins targeted for destruction are ligated to the 76 amino acid polypeptide ubiquitin. Once targeted, ubiquitinated proteins then serve as substrates for the 26S proteasome, a m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to classes of molecules known as peptide α′,β′-epoxides and peptide α′,β′-aziridines. The parent molecules are understood to bind efficiently, irreversibly and selectively to N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases, and can specifically inhibit particular activ... | 20050808 | 20080826 | 20060209 | 75887.0 | A61K3805 | 14 | SHAMEEM, GOLAM M | COMPOUNDS FOR ENZYME INHIBITION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,199,956 | ACCEPTED | Umbrella apparatus | A lawn or patio umbrella with an integral lighting system that utilizes cold cathode ray tubes, light emitting diodes (LED's), or florescent lights, to provide relatively bright outdoor light for reading and other activities that require relatively high light intensities is provided. In one embodiment, a modular, elect... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. An umbrella apparatus, comprising: a pole portion; a canopy portion coupled to the pole portion; a rechargeable electrical power system for providing electrical power to the umbrella apparatus; a solar energy system having a solar collector disposed above the canopy portion; and a lighting system c... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/650,537, filed 28 Aug. 2003, titled “Umbrella Apparatus,” which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/068,424, filed 7 Feb. 2002, titled “Umbrella Apparatus,” which issued on 2 Sep. 2003 under U.S. Pat. No. 6,612,713, which claims the benefi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to patio umbrellas, and in particular, to an improved patio umbrella with integral lighting system and other modular electronic systems and components. 2. Description of the Prior Art There has been a recent incre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is one objective of the present invention to provide a lawn or patio umbrella with an integral lighting system that utilizes cold cathode tubes, light emitting diodes (LED's), or florescent lights, to provide relatively bright outdoor light for reading and other activities that r... | 20050809 | 20140520 | 20060112 | 97337.0 | A45B1100 | 1 | SAWHNEY, HARGOBIND S | Umbrella apparatus | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A45B | 2,005 | |
11,200,155 | ACCEPTED | Positional information management system | A positional information management system includes a positional information management server including a memory and a clock: a card carried by a user in a facility and having a tag IC storing a tag ID; detectors, each detector having a detector ID and a detection range and being installed at a respective location in ... | 1. A positional information management system comprising: a positional information management server including a memory and a clock. a card carried by a user in a facility and having a tag IC storing a tag ID; and a plurality of detectors communicating with the positional information management server, each detector ha... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/735,821, filed Dec. 16, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. ______. This application is based upon and claims the priority of Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-364346, filed in Japan on Dec. 16, 2002, the entire cont... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a positional information management system in a hotel, whereby, in hotels or various facilities that are provided in hotels, it is possible to ascertain and manage the location of a user. 2. Related Background Art Technol... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, users carry a card having a tag ID and detectors that detect this tag ID are installed at various locations in the hotel or facility. The location of the user is detected and recorded by detecting the tag ID by means of these detectors. The positi... | 20050810 | 20060613 | 20060126 | 57477.0 | G06K500 | 6 | PHAM, TOAN NGOC | POSITIONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,200,244 | ACCEPTED | Well casing straddle assembly | A well casing assembly comprises a length of line having two packer/seal assemblies at the upper end thereof and two packer/seal assemblies at the lower end thereof. The lower end packer/seal assemblies are inverted relative to the upper end packer/seal assemblies. By appropriate design of the setting elements of the p... | 1. A well casing straddle assembly comprising: a length of straddle liner having a packer located at either end thereof, wherein the packers require different setting forces so that if the assembly is longitudinally compressed by a setting tool the packers will set in a predetermined sequence. 2. A well casing straddle... | The present application claims the benefit of priority to United Kingdom Application No. 0417765.5 filed Aug. 10, 2004, hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. This invention relates to a well casing straddle assembly, that is to say an assembly comprising a liner and at least one packer/seal at the top and a... | 20050810 | 20100907 | 20060216 | 65502.0 | E21B3312 | 0 | STEPHENSON, DANIEL P | WELL CASING STRADDLE ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |||
11,200,280 | ACCEPTED | Playing card dealing shoe with automated internal card feeding and card reading | A distinct dealing shoe having no shuffling functionality receives shuffled, randomized or ordered group of cards. The cards may be mechanically moved one at a time from a receiving area for the deck to a buffer area where more than one card is temporarily stored. The cards in the buffer area are then mechanically move... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A method of providing at least one card to a dealer for manual delivery of the cards by a dealer comprising: providing a mechanical dealing shoe comprising a card infeed area, a card delivery area, a card transport mechanism and a card reader located between the card infeed area and the card delive... | RELATED APPLICATIONS DATA This Application is a divisional application claiming priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/622,321, filed 17 Jul. 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to playing card handling apparatus and particularly to playing card dealing s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to playing card handling apparatus and particularly to playing card dealing shoes that read and report playing card rank before the cards are dealt to players at a casino table card game. 2. Background of the Art Casinos and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A distinct dealing shoe having no shuffling functionality receives shuffled, randomized or ordered groups of cards. The cards are mechanically moved one at a time from a receiving area for the groups of cards (e.g., deck or decks of cards) to a buffer area where more than one card i... | 20050809 | 20100518 | 20060216 | 91820.0 | A63F112 | 0 | LAYNO, BENJAMIN | PLAYING CARD DEALING SHOE WITH AUTOMATED INTERNAL CARD FEEDING AND CARD READING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63F | 2,005 | |
11,200,511 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for enabling message responses to incoming phone calls | A computing device is configured to receive an incoming communication from another computing device. The incoming communication may be for purpose of initiating a voice-exchange session. In response to receiving the incoming call, the computing device may identify or determine a message identifier of the other computin... | 1. A method for operating a computing device, the method comprising: receiving an incoming communication from another computing device to initiate a voice-exchange session; in response to receiving the incoming call, determining a message identifier of the other computing device, wherein the message identifier is deter... | TECHNICAL FIELD The disclosed embodiments relate generally to the field of messaging, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for enabling message responses to incoming calls. BACKGROUND Communication devices have evolved to include numerous types of communication capabilities and functionality. For example, h... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Communication devices have evolved to include numerous types of communication capabilities and functionality. For example, handheld devices exist that operate as cellular phones, messaging terminals, Internet devices, while including personal information management (PIM) software and photo-manage... | 20050808 | 20101130 | 20070215 | 72174.0 | H04M164 | 1 | GAUTHIER, GERALD | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENABLING MESSAGE RESPONSES TO INCOMING PHONE CALLS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | ||
11,200,551 | ACCEPTED | Microfabrication using replicated patterned topography and self-assembled monolayers | A method of selectively and electrolessly depositing a metal onto a substrate having a metallic patterned-nanostructure surface is disclosed. The method includes providing a tool having a patterned-nanostructure surface, the patterned-nanostructure surface having surface regions having a nanostructured surface, replica... | 1. A method comprising: providing a tool having a patterned-nanostructure surface having a nanostructured surface region that includes nanoscale topography formed by an electroplating process; replicating the tool patterned-nanostructure surface onto a substrate to form a substrate patterned-nanostructure surface havin... | BACKGROUND The present disclosure relates to a method of fabricating patterned metallic deposits on substrates and the articles so fabricated. Polymeric films with patterns of metallic material have a wide variety of commercial applications. In some instances, it is desired that a conductive grid be sufficiently fine t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present disclosure relates to a method of fabricating patterned metallic deposits on substrates and the articles so fabricated. Polymeric films with patterns of metallic material have a wide variety of commercial applications. In some instances, it is desired that a conductive grid be suffici... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present disclosure relates to articles that include a substrate with a patterned metallic deposit. More specifically, the articles are prepared by selectively and electrolessly depositing a metal onto a substrate having a metallic surface that further includes selected regions with nanoscale top... | 20050810 | 20110118 | 20070215 | 82237.0 | B05D304 | 0 | BAREFORD, KATHERINE A | MICROFABRICATION USING REPLICATED PATTERNED TOPOGRAPHY AND SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B05D | 2,005 | |
11,200,557 | ACCEPTED | Systems and methods for personalized search | Techniques are presented to provide personalized search results to a user. A user history optionally classified into projects or tasks is determined. A profile for the user is determined by identifying keywords, concepts or other user and/or task specific descriptors within user history documents. A proximal neighborho... | 1. A method for personalized search comprising the steps of: determining a query; determining a user; determining a user history of access patterns within an information repository of linked information elements; determining a user profile based on the user history; determining a proximal neighborhood based on the user... | This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application No. 60/676,462 filed Apr. 29, 2005, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety. This invention was made with U.S. government support under ARDA NIMD Contract No. #MDA904-03-C-0404. The U.S. government may have certai... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention relates to information retrieval. 2. Description of Related Art Search engines provide a view into the wealth of constantly changing resources available over the web, intranets, file servers and other dynamic information repositories. Conventi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Thus, systems and methods for personalized search would be useful. The system and method according to this invention determine personalized search results. A user history optionally classified into projects or tasks is determined. A profile for the user is determined by identifying ... | 20050809 | 20131210 | 20061102 | 71065.0 | G06F1730 | 2 | BULLOCK, JOSHUA | Systems and methods for personalized search | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,200,906 | ACCEPTED | Image projection system and method | A system and method of mapping and/or projecting images onto a three-dimensional architecture. In one aspect, the invention a method of mapping and/or projecting imagery onto a three-dimensional architecture comprising: a) identifying a projection location from which a line of sight exists to one or more desired surfac... | 1. A method of mapping and/or projecting imagery onto a three-dimensional architecture comprising: a) identifying a projection location from which a line of sight exists to one or more desired surfaces of the architecture; b) securing a projection device in a fixed orientation in the projection location; c) operably co... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/602,544, filed Aug. 18, 2005, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of mapping and/or projectin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventional systems and methods of projecting images onto flat display surfaces are well-known. In the most simple example, a projector is positioned at a desired distance from a flat display surface so that the projector is substantially normal to the surface (i.e., the project... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method that can project images onto non-coplanar and non-adjacent surfaces of an architecture without optical distortion. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and method of projectin... | 20050810 | 20080805 | 20060223 | 74099.0 | G06K936 | 3 | DOWLING, WILLIAM C | IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,005 | |
11,201,237 | ACCEPTED | Guided mode resonant filter biosensor using a linear grating surface structure | Methods and compositions are provided for detecting biomolecular interactions. The use of labels is not required and the methods can be performed in a high-throughput manner. The invention also provides optical devices useful as narrow band filters. | 1-24. (canceled) 25. A biosensor comprising: (a) a one-dimensional grating surface structure comprised of a material having a low refractive index; (b) a high refractive index material layer that is applied on top of the low refractive index one-dimensional grating layer; and (c) one or more specific binding substances... | PRIORITY This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/059,060, filed Jan. 28, 2002. This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09,930,352, filed Aug. 15, 2001, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application 60/244,312 filed Oct. 30, 2000; U.S. pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>With the completion of the sequencing of the human genome, one of the next grand challenges of molecular biology will be to understand how the many protein targets encoded by DNA interact with other proteins, small molecule pharmaceutical candidates, and a large host of enzymes a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide compositions and methods for detecting binding of one or more specific binding substances to their respective binding partners. This and other objects of the invention are provided by one or more of the embodiments described below. One emb... | 20050810 | 20080513 | 20060223 | 75885.0 | C12M134 | 1 | CHIN, CHRISTOPHER L | GUIDED MODE RESONANT FILTER BIOSENSOR USING A LINEAR GRATING SURFACE STRUCTURE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C12M | 2,005 | |
11,201,289 | ACCEPTED | Smoking apparatus | An improved smoking apparatus includes a bottle containing a fluid. The bottle has an upstanding neck with peripheral collar formed around the external periphery thereof. A stem has a base and a neck. The base defines an interior plenum, and a passage extends through the neck and terminates at the interior passage. A b... | 1. A smoking apparatus comprising: a bottle containing a fluid, said bottle having an upwardly-extending neck and a radially extending collar extending around the external periphery of the neck; a stem having a base and a neck extending upwardly from the base, the base defining an interior plenum having a size and shap... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to smoking apparatuses, such as a pipe, and more particularly to smoking pipes with blown-glass bases. 2. Description of the Related Art Pipes are often used to smoke substances such as tobacco. Moisture from a fluid may be mixed with pipe smok... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to smoking apparatuses, such as a pipe, and more particularly to smoking pipes with blown-glass bases. 2. Description of the Related Art Pipes are often used to smoke substances such as tobacco. Moisture from a fluid may be mixed wi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The current invention is embodied in a smoking apparatus which includes a bottle containing a fluid, a stem coupled to the bottle, and one or more smoking tubes connected to the stem which permit users to draw smoke from a burner cup mounted to the stem, through the stem and the flu... | 20050811 | 20110823 | 20061207 | 81043.0 | A24F130 | 7 | NGUYEN, PHU HOANG | SMOKING APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A24F | 2,005 | |
11,201,311 | ACCEPTED | Large dose ribavirin formulations | The present invention is related to pharmaceutical dosage forms of ribavirin which are designed to increase patient compliance to a ribavirin therapy. Examples of such dosage forms include 400 mg to 600 mg tablets. These dosage forms are bioequivalent to multiple doses of tablets containing small amounts of ribavirin. | 1. A method for increasing patient compliance of a therapy comprising ribavirin, the method comprising administering a single pharmaceutical dosage form comprising 400 mg to 600 mg of ribavirin. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the dosage form comprises 400 mg of ribavirin and further comprises at least one excipient ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application No. 60/619,013, filed Oct. 18, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated in their entirety by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is generally directed to large d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is generally directed to large dosage formulations of ribavirin. 2. Background of the Invention Ribavirin (1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbamide) is a broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside analog. It is available as a capsule and ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is directed to an oral dosage form of ribavirin, preferably a capsule, tablet or caplet, in 400 mg to 600 mg dosage strengths. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to dosage forms of ribavirin that increase patient compliance. Anoth... | 20050811 | 20100525 | 20060420 | 91806.0 | A61K317056 | 1 | PACKARD, BENJAMIN J | LARGE DOSE RIBAVIRIN FORMULATIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,201,484 | ACCEPTED | Method, apparatus, and program product for presenting gaming results through a player decision field | A decision field is displayed having a number of result tokens spaced apart at different locations about the decision field, with each result token displaying a respective potential result. A decision point is also displayed within the decision field. This decision point is associated with two or more direction options... | 1. A method including: (a) displaying a decision field having a number of result tokens spaced apart at different locations about the decision field, each result token displaying a respective potential result; (b) displaying a decision point within the decision field, the decision point being associated with two or mor... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to gaming machines and systems. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for presenting gaming results to a player through a graphic display that allows the player to make one or more choices that affect how the results will be presented. The invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A large number of different gaming machines have been developed to provide various formats and graphic presentations for conducting games and presenting game results. For example, numerous mechanical reel-type gaming machines, also known as slot machines, have been developed with... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a highly entertaining method of presenting gaming results. The entertainment value is achieved by enabling the player to enter one or more choices in the course of the game presentation, with the choices appearing to affect the result, or actually affe... | 20050811 | 20100504 | 20070315 | 74488.0 | A63F1300 | 0 | LANEAU, RONALD | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRESENTING GAMING RESULTS THROUGH A PLAYER DECISION FIELD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63F | 2,005 | |
11,201,671 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for automated voice dialing setup | A telecommunications device includes a voice dialer and a text-to-speech engine. The text-to-speech engine is configured to convert at least a portion of a user contact list information to speech and the voice dialer is configured to receive an audio input and perform a voice recognition, comparing said audio input to ... | 1. A method for use in a telecommunication system, comprising: providing contact information to a text-to-speech engine; using said text-to-speech engine to generate an audio file of at least some of said contact information; and providing said audio file to a voice recognition unit for use in determining a voice input... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to telecommunications systems and, in particular, to an improved system for voice dialing setup. 2. Description of the Related Art Many modern cellular telephones have voice dialing capabilities. To enable voice dialing for a particular... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to telecommunications systems and, in particular, to an improved system for voice dialing setup. 2. Description of the Related Art Many modern cellular telephones have voice dialing capabilities. To enable voice dialing for ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other drawbacks in the prior art are overcome in large part by a system and method according to embodiments of the present invention. A method for use in a telecommunication system according to embodiments of the present invention includes providing contact information to ... | 20050810 | 20091222 | 20070222 | 72174.0 | H04M1100 | 0 | GAUTHIER, GERALD | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED VOICE DIALING SETUP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,201,756 | ACCEPTED | Novel derivatives of 3,3-diphenylpropylamines | The invention concerns novel derivatives of 3,3-diphenylpropylamines, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds, and the use of the compounds for preparing drugs. More particularly, the invention relates to novel prodrugs of antimuscarinic agents with superior pharmacokin... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. R-(±)-isobutyric acid 2-(3-diisopropylamino-1-phenylpropyl)-4-hydroxymethylphenyl ester. 29. A salt of R-(±)-isobutyric acid 2-(3-diisopropylamino-1-phenylpropyl)-4-hydroxymethylphenyl ester and a physiologically acceptable acid. 30. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of R-... | The present invention relates to novel derivatives of 3,3-diphenylpropylamines, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds, and the use of the compounds for preparing drugs. In man, normal urinary bladder contractions are mediated mainly through cholinergic muscarinic rece... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING <EOH>FIG. 1 shows formulation of the active metabolite from different prodrugs by human liver S9 (%) in 1 h. In the compounds according to the present invention, the term “alkyl” preferably represents a straight-chain or branched-chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms... | 20050810 | 20080610 | 20061130 | 72597.0 | A61K31225 | 17 | TUCKER, ZACHARY C | NOVEL DERIVATIVES OF 3,3-DIPHENYLPROPYLAMINES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | ||
11,202,292 | ACCEPTED | System and method for data rights management | A system and method for data rights management across multiple data rights management architectures is disclosed. The system and method solves the problems posed by multiple incompatible data rights management architectures. In particular, a data rights management clearing house is provided that generates permits, perm... | 1.-24. (canceled) 25. One or more computer-readable media containing instructions which define a computer-implemented method for managing data rights, the method comprising: receiving a request for a permit to access a piece of protected content, said piece of protected content protected in accordance with a first data... | The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/548,356, entitled “System and Method for Data Rights Management,” filed Apr. 12, 2000, which claims priority to Provisional U.S. Application No. 60/128,762, entitled “System and Method for Data Rights Management,” filed on Apr. 12, 1999, and Prov... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to electronic commerce. More specifically, the present invention relates to a data rights management system and method for controlling access to data on the Internet. 2. Discussion of the Related Art Since the advent of the Internet and the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems posed by incompatible DRM architectures by providing a DRM agnostic clearing house. The term “DRM agnostic” indicates that a particular system or method is independent of a particular DRM architecture. A DRM agnostic clearing house incorpora... | 20050810 | 20061010 | 20060223 | 92395.0 | H04L900 | 1 | SMITHERS, MATTHEW | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA RIGHTS MANAGEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,202,409 | ACCEPTED | System and method for aligning vertebrae in the amelioration of aberrant spinal column deviation conditions | A system and method for ameliorating spinal column anomalies, such as scoliosis, includes bone screws which are to be implanted in the pedicle region(s) of individual to-be-derotated vertebrae and in vertebrae to which balancing forces must be applied as the spinal column is manipulated en mass to achieve an over-all c... | 1. A system for aligning vertebrae in the amelioration of aberrant spinal column deviation conditions comprising: a first set of pedicle screws, said pedicle screws each having a threaded shank segment and a head segment; and a first pedicle screw cluster derotation tool, said first pedicle screw cluster derotation too... | PRIORITY CITATION This Patent Application is a Continuation-in-Part Application, the parent application from which priority is claimed being U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/027,026, filed 30 Dec. 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of The Invention The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of The Invention The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for management and correction of spinal deformities, such as scoliosis. 2. Background Information A serious deficiency presently exists with respect to conventional treatment and instrumentation for ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved system of spinal instrumentation for use in ameliorating aberrant spinal column deviation conditions, such as scoliosis. It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved met... | 20050810 | 20100817 | 20060831 | 61493.0 | A61F230 | 1 | FISHER, ELANA BETH | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING VERTEBRAE IN THE AMELIORATION OF ABERRANT SPINAL COLUMN DEVIATION CONDITIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,202,414 | ACCEPTED | Magnetorheological fluid compositions | A magnetorheological fluid composition comprising a carrier fluid; and a plurality of high aspect ratio magnetizable particles, wherein the aspect ratio of the high aspect ratio magnetizable particles is greater than 1.5. Optionally, the high aspect ratio magnetizable particles can have interlocking structures comprisi... | 1. A magnetorheological fluid composition comprising: a carrier fluid; and a plurality of low aspect ratio magnetizable particles with interlocking structures. 2. The composition of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of high aspect ratio magnetizable particles. 3. The composition of claim 2, wherein the plurality ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application relates to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/601,574 filed on Aug. 13, 2004, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND This disclosure generally relates to magnetorheological fluid compositions, and more particul... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This disclosure generally relates to magnetorheological fluid compositions, and more particularly, to magnetorheological fluid compositions comprising high aspect ratio magnetizable particles. Fluid compositions that undergo a change in apparent viscosity in the presence of a magnetic field are r... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Disclosed herein is a magnetorheological fluid composition comprises a carrier fluid; and a plurality of low aspect ratio magnetizable particles with interlocking structures. In one embodiment, the composition further includes high aspect ratio magnetizable particles. The high aspect ratio magnetiza... | 20050811 | 20080902 | 20060216 | 95539.0 | H01F144 | 0 | KOSLOW, CAROL M | MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID COMPOSITIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01F | 2,005 | |
11,202,427 | ACCEPTED | Remote tracking and communication device | A remote tracking and communication device comprising a housing which encloses a processor, a memory, a position locator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. Each of the latter components are electronically coupled to the processor. Both the first and second transmitters are adapted to send and receive wirel... | 1. A remote tracking and communication device comprising: a housing enclosing: a processor; a memory electronically coupled to the processor; a position locator electronically coupled to the processor; a first transmitter electronically coupled to the processor, the first transmitter being adapted to send and receive w... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The field of the present invention is remote tracking and communication devices. 2. Background Many different devices are known for the remote tracking individuals, cars, or the like and/or for remotely communicating with individuals. For example, standard cellular ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The field of the present invention is remote tracking and communication devices. 2. Background Many different devices are known for the remote tracking individuals, cars, or the like and/or for remotely communicating with individuals. For example, standa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed towards a remote tracking and communication device and a method of processing data generated by such a device. In a first separate aspect of the present invention, the remote tracking device comprises a housing which encloses a processor, a memory, ... | 20050810 | 20080212 | 20070322 | 70708.0 | G08B2300 | 1 | MULLEN, THOMAS J | REMOTE TRACKING AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,202,538 | ACCEPTED | Spray actuating mechanism for a dispensing canister | A spray actuator for a pressurized aerosol canister that simplifies the mechanical moving parts of a spray actuator to a body and a trigger and a third nozzle piece being inserted at the very end of the product dispensing passage either in the body or the trigger. The moveable trigger rotates about a pivot or hinge poi... | 1. A spray actuator for an aerosol container comprising: a body having an engaging wall for attachment to an aerosol container, and a skirt circumferentially attached to the engaging wall and radially depending therefrom to provide a transition with a sidewall of the aerosol container; a separate trigger hingedly attac... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an actuating mechanism for aerosol product dispensing containers, and more particularly to an aerosol spray valve actuating mechanism for actuating an aerosol spray valve and dispensing the aerosol product from the dispensing container. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Aeroso... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Aerosol dispensing containers generally comprise a pressurized canister within which is stored a product to be dispensed as an aerosol. The canister is pressurized, for example, by a propellant which is generally dissolved within the product. The product is released from the cani... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a spray actuator for a pressurized aerosol canister that overcomes certain shortcomings of prior art actuators and in particular trigger actuated spray actuators. Because of their functionality, trigger actuated spray actuators are composed of numerous... | 20050812 | 20070417 | 20070215 | 76536.0 | B65D8300 | 0 | DERAKSHANI, PHILIPPE | SPRAY ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR A DISPENSING CANISTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,202,790 | ACCEPTED | Method of obtaining an electronically-stored financial document | A method for a bank to obtain an electronically-stored financial document is disclosed. The financial document includes a specific document parameter, such as a record date. The bank maintains the financial document in an off-site storage system when the record date is later than a pre-selected date and in an on-site s... | 23. A method of obtaining an electronically-stored financial document from a first storage system geographically located at a first location, which is remotely-located from a second storage system geographically located at a second location, wherein the first and second storage systems each include a plurality of finan... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/104,541, filed on Mar. 22, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/548,490, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,446,072, which in turn claims priority to and all the advantages of U.S. Provisional Patent A... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1) Technical Field The subject invention relates to a method for a financial institution to obtain electronically-stored financial documents from an off-site storage system remotely-located from an on-site storage system. 2) Description of the Prior Art Methods for obtaining elec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES <EOH>A method for a financial institution to obtain electronically-stored financial documents having a specific document parameter is disclosed. The specific document parameter is typically a particular numerical sequence, such as a record date of the financial document. T... | 20050812 | 20090623 | 20060223 | 77880.0 | G06Q4000 | 33 | LODHI, ANDALIB FT | METHOD OF OBTAINING AN ELECTRONICALLY-STORED FINANCIAL DOCUMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,202,966 | ACCEPTED | Fuel vapor recovery canister | A vehicle fuel system includes a fuel vapor recovery canister containing a carbon bed configured to capture hydrocarbon material associated with fuel vapor discharged from the fuel tank into the canister. A purge vacuum is applied to the canister to draw fuel vapor carrying reclaimed hydrocarbon material from the canis... | 1. A fuel vapor recovery canister comprising an elongated housing formed to include an inlet end, an exit end, and an interior region extending therebetween, a first carbon bed located in the interior region and positioned to lie in close proximity to the inlet end, and a second carbon bed located in the interior regio... | BACKGROUND The present disclosure relates to a vehicle fuel system, and particularly to a fuel vapor venting system associated with a vehicle fuel tank. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a fuel vapor recovery canister included in a fuel vapor venting system. Vehicle fuel systems include valves associ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present disclosure relates to a vehicle fuel system, and particularly to a fuel vapor venting system associated with a vehicle fuel tank. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a fuel vapor recovery canister included in a fuel vapor venting system. Vehicle fuel systems include v... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A canister system in accordance with the present disclosure includes first and second carbon beds located in spaced-apart relation to one another in a housing. A fuel vapor/air mixing chamber is provided between the first and second carbon beds. During refueling, fuel vapor vented from a fuel tank i... | 20050812 | 20070612 | 20070215 | 63299.0 | B01D5302 | 1 | MOULIS, THOMAS N | FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY CANISTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,203,401 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for compensating for runtime fluctuations of data packets | In a buffer (10) to compensate for runtime fluctuations of data packets (1) transmitted over a transmission line (40), in order to be able to set optimally an additional retransmission delay by the buffer (10) it is proposed to calculate the probable hold time of a data packet (1) immediately after arrival of a data pa... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A method for compensating for runtime fluctuations of data packets, comprising the steps: temporarily storing data packets transmitted over a data transmission line in a memory, retransmitting the temporarily stored data packets from the memory at prespecified time intervals after an additional ret... | Cross-reference is made to co-pending application Atty. Docket No. 1890-0297 entitled “Method and Arrangement for Compensating for Jitter in the Delay of Data Packets”, filed on even date herewith, and which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention concerns a method and a device... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In the transmission of speech data via packet-based data networks, the speech data are divided into individual data packets and transmitted over the data network. The runtime of the data packets can assume different values on transmission through the data network, i.e. the data packets are indeed... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In view of the problems of the prior art described above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method and a device which allows the retransmission delay through the buffer to be set to as low a value as possible, where at the same time the number of data packets arriving after their... | 20050812 | 20110628 | 20060223 | 97772.0 | H04J306 | 0 | RUSSELL, WANDA Z | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COMPENSATING FOR RUNTIME FLUCTUATIONS OF DATA PACKETS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,203,601 | ACCEPTED | Business form and self-laminating wristband with improved print area and single layer straps | A business form including a wristband is provided with a print area forming a badge, the badge having a length less than and a width greater than a width of either of two straps used to attach the wristband to the wrist, the badge thus having a greater print area to improve the readability of the indicia displayed ther... | 1. A business form including a separable wristband comprising a lamination ply and a face stock ply, the face stock ply having die cuts defining a print area, the lamination ply having die cuts defining the wristband with first and second straps and a laminating portion, the laminating portion being larger than the fac... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part to Ser. No. 10/627,135, filed on Jul. 25, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part to Ser. No. 10/283,777, filed Oct. 30, 2002, currently pending, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 10/256,758, filed Sep. 27, 2002, currently pendin... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are many situations where it would be convenient to have available a way to separately identify a person, such as a health care patient, with his/her possessions or other related items with which the person needs to be associated. As this is written, the recent ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are many situations where it would be convenient to have available a way to separately identify a person, such as a health care patient, with his/her possessions or other related items with which the person needs to be associated. As this is written, the recent ... | 20050812 | 20100824 | 20060112 | 59588.0 | G09F314 | 2 | SILBERMANN, JOANNE | BUSINESS FORM AND SELF-LAMINATING WRISTBAND WITH IMPROVED PRINT AREA AND SINGLE LAYER STRAPS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,203,667 | ACCEPTED | Customizable optical reader | An optical reader, which is operable in a “host commands” mode and a “host routines” mode. In the “host commands” mode, the reader receives and executes a script routine module from a host. In the “host routines” mode, the reader receives a script routine Module identifier from the host, and the reader, in turn, execut... | 1. A method to create a custom function in an optical reader comprising the steps of: providing a hand held optical reader having a host routines mode and a plurality of script routine modules; providing a host computer to communicate with the optical reader; providing a computer to order script routine modules into li... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/402,885, filed Mar. 28, 2003, entitled “Customizable Optical Reader” which claims the priority of provisional U.S. Application No. 60/368,375, filed Mar. 28, 2002, entitled, “Customizable Optical Reader Having Mult... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Optical readers tend to fall into one of three categories: wand readers, laser scan engine optical readers and image sensor based optical readers. Wand readers generally comprise a single light source and single photodetector housed in a pen shaped housing. A user drags the wand ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to its major aspects and broadly stated in the invention is a customizable optical reader, which may be programmed in a variety of ways. In one aspect, the invention includes an optical reader including script interpreter enabling the reader to execute complex and varied c... | 20050812 | 20070109 | 20051229 | 78811.0 | 2 | LEE, SEUNG H | CUSTOMIZABLE OPTICAL READER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 |
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