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11,275,830 | ACCEPTED | ARYLSULFINATE SALTS IN INITIATOR SYSTEMS FOR POLYMERIC REACTIONS | Compositions are provided that that can be used as an initiator system for free radical polymerization reactions. More specifically, the initiator systems include an electron acceptor and an electron donor. The electron donors are arylsulfinate salts having a cation that contains at least one carbon atom and either a p... | 1. A composition comprising: an electron donor comprising an arylsulfinate salt having a anion of Formula I Ar1—SO2− I and a cation having at least one carbon atom and either a positively charged nitrogen atom or a positively charged phosphorus atom, said electron donor having an oxidation potential in N,N-dimethylform... | STATEMENT OF PRIORITY This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/672,762 filed on Sep. 26, 2003, incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD Arylsulfinate salts are provided that can be used as electron donors in initiator systems for free radical polymerization reactions. BACKGROUND Free radic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Free radical polymerization reactions typically have an initiator system. The initiator systems can be based on various chemical approaches. For example, free radical polymerization reactions can be initiated using a three-component photoinitiator system that includes an electron acceptor, an ele... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Compositions are provided that include an electron donor and an electron acceptor. More specifically, the electron donor is an arylsulfinate salt. Methods of polymerization are provided that can be used to prepare polymeric material using a free radical polymerization reaction. The polymerization re... | 20060131 | 20080212 | 20060525 | 68334.0 | C08G5968 | 0 | BERMAN, SUSAN W | ARYLSULFINATE SALTS IN INITIATOR SYSTEMS FOR POLYMERIC REACTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C08G | 2,006 | |
11,275,949 | ACCEPTED | Golf Club Head | A golf club head (20) having a body (22) with a front wall (30) with an opening (32) and a face component (40) is disclosed herein. The face component (40) preferably has a striking plate (50), a crown extension (52) and a sole extension (54). The golf club head (20) has a volume between 200 cubic centimeters and 600 c... | 1. A golf club head comprising: a body composed of a metal material and having a crown, a sole, a heel front wall and a toe front wall, the body having an opening in a portion of the front wall, the opening in the portion of the front wall extending into a portion of the crown and a portion of the sole; and a U-shaped ... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/249,312, which was filed on Mar. 31, 2003. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf club head. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club head with a face component. 2. Description of the Related Art High performance drivers employ relatively thin, high strength face materials... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention overcomes the problems of the prior art by providing a golf club head that has a body with a face component. This allows the golf club head of the present invention to have better performance than a conventional face insert golf club head and to have a lo... | 20060206 | 20061226 | 20060504 | 58813.0 | A63B5304 | 0 | PASSANITI, SEBASTIANO | GOLF CLUB HEAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,006 | |
11,276,025 | ACCEPTED | Miniature Silicon Condenser Microphone and Method for Producing the Same | A silicon condenser microphone package includes a transducer unit, a substrate, and a cover. The substrate includes an upper surface transducer unit is attached to the upper surface of the substrate and overlaps at least a portion of the recess wherein a back volume of the transducer unit is formed between the transduc... | 1. A package for containing a transducer comprising: a substrate including a surface having an aperture formed therein, the transducer unit attached to the surface of the substrate adjacent the aperture; a cover secured to the substrate defining a volume, the transducer unit being disposed within; and the cover being o... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/112,043, filed Apr. 22, 2005, which is a division of U.S. application No. 09/886,854, filed Jun. 21, 2001, which claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/253,543 filed Nov. 28, 2000. TECHNICAL FIELD Th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>There have been a number of disclosures related to building microphone elements on the surface of a silicon die. Certain of these disclosures have come in connection with the hearing aid field for the purpose of reducing the size of the hearing aid unit. While these disclosures have reduced the s... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>This patent is directed to a silicon condenser microphone package that allows acoustic energy to contact a transducer to provide the necessary pressure reference while at the same time protects the transducer from light, electromagnetic interference, and physical damage. A silicon condenser micropho... | 20060210 | 20081021 | 20060720 | 62559.0 | H01L2302 | 1 | CHAMBLISS, ALONZO | MINIATURE SILICON CONDENSER MICROPHONE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,006 | |
11,276,048 | ACCEPTED | REMOTELY CONFIGURABLE WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT | A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communication between each of the plurality of headsets and t... | 1. A remotely configurable wireless intercom system for an establishment having a staff, comprising: a base station connectable to a wide area communication network; a plurality of headsets in two-way wireless communication with said base station; said wireless communication between each of said plurality of headsets a... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is generally related to wireless intercom systems and, more particularly, to wireless intercom systems for commercial establishments. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION It is common for establishments, such as retail establishments, and particularly restaurants, to facilitate drive... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is common for establishments, such as retail establishments, and particularly restaurants, to facilitate drive-up customers with drive-up lanes and windows to service the customer. A customer will typically drive up to a menu/order board and communicate the customer's wishes f... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Aspects of the present invention allow the intercom system of an establishment to be remotely adjusted by a technician or other user without the need for such technician or other user to be dispatched to the establishment itself, saving both a considerable amount of both time ... | 20060210 | 20091006 | 20070816 | 64014.0 | H04Q720 | 2 | NGUYEN, DAVID Q | REMOTELY CONFIGURABLE WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,006 | |
11,276,086 | ACCEPTED | ENGINE TIMING CONTROL WITH INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR | An engine control apparatus is disclosed for determining crankshaft position and engine phase of an internal combustion engine through monitoring intake air pressure fluctuations. The opening of the intake valve is mechanically linked to the crankshaft position of an engine. When the intake valve opens it creates air p... | 1. An engine control apparatus for an engine having at least one cylinder, a piston in said cylinder, a crankshaft connected to said piston, said piston being adapted to reciprocate between top dead center position and bottom dead center position defining a combustion chamber having an intake valve controlling the indu... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT application No. PCT/US/2004/026093 filed Aug. 12, 2004, which, in turn, claims priority to U.S. Pat. No. 6,804,997 which issued on Oct. 19, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is direc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to an intake air pressure sensor assembly for an internal combustion engine, and in particular, a fuel-injected engine that communicates with a controller for controlling the fuel injectors and ignition timing based on d... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A need therefore exists for a less complex fuel injection control system for cost sensitive applications. This invention presents a novel approach for a low cost, low complexity engine timing control for fuel injection applications. One aspect of the present invention is a method to... | 20060214 | 20070605 | 20060608 | 58212.0 | F02D4300 | 1 | SOLIS, ERICK R | ENGINE TIMING CONTROL WITH INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F02D | 2,006 | |
11,276,121 | ACCEPTED | APPLIANCE CONTROL WITH AUTOMATIC DAMPER DETECTION | Methods and systems for operating a fuel fired appliance that may include an optional hardware component such as a damper are disclosed. In some cases, the presence of the optional hardware component is detected, and it is determined whether the optional hardware component is required for future operation of the fuel f... | 1. A method of operating a fuel fired appliance, the fuel fired appliance having a combustion chamber that is vented to atmosphere via a vent, the fuel fired appliance further having a controller for controlling the fuel fired appliance as well as an optional damper that, when installed, can selectively open and close ... | This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/306,875, entitled “Building Equipment Component Control With Automatic Feature Detection”, filed Jan. 13, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD The present invention relates generally to fuel fired appliances s... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Commercial and residential buildings often use fuel fired appliances such as water heaters, furnaces and boilers. In many cases, the fuel fired appliances include a combustion chamber with a flue that is vented to outside of the building (e.g. atmosphere) via a vent pipe or the like. During off-c... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, ... | 20060215 | 20100525 | 20070816 | 98236.0 | F24H920 | 1 | NORMAN, MARC E | APPLIANCE CONTROL WITH AUTOMATIC DAMPER DETECTION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F24H | 2,006 | |
11,276,394 | ACCEPTED | Resource Manager Architecture Utilizing a Policy Manager | Resource management architectures implemented in computer systems to manage resources are described. In one embodiment, a general architecture includes a resource manager and multiple resource providers that support one or more resource consumers such as a system component or application. Each provider is associated wi... | 1. A policy manager, comprising: an activity list of activity data structures that correspond to consumers using resources to perform computing-based tasks; a policies component configured to maintain policies that are implemented to prioritize the activity data structures; and a dispatch engine configured to maintain ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/563,725 entitled “Resource Manager Architecture Utilizing a Policy Manager” filed May 2, 2000 to Raja et al., the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein. TECHNICAL FIELD This invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Computers are evolving well beyond their traditional desktop roots. In addition to conventional desktop applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.), today's personal computers (PCs) are asked to play audio and video files, play music CDs (compact discs), receive and display br... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Resource management architectures implemented in computer systems to manage resources are described. In the described implementation, a general architecture includes a resource manager and multiple resource providers that support one or more resource consumers such as a system component or applicati... | 20060227 | 20101130 | 20061019 | 93546.0 | H04L900 | 0 | TO, JENNIFER N | RESOURCE MANAGER ARCHITECTURE UTILIZING A POLICY MANAGER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,006 | |
11,276,501 | ACCEPTED | HIGH EFFICIENCY ENCODER AND VIDEO INFORMATION RECORDING/REPRODUCING APPARATUS | In a high-efficiency encoder which performs motion-compensation prediction, an intra-field is set every n fields. The presence of a scene change is detected. When a scene change occurs, a reference picture of motion-compensation prediction is switched, or the field immediately after the scene change is set as an intra-... | 1. An apparatus for transforming a video signal, the apparatus comprising: an intra-mode transforming unit, said intra-mode transforming unit performing an intra-mode transformation of at least a first portion of the video signal; and a predictive-mode transforming unit, said predictive-mode transforming unit performin... | This application is a divisional of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/372,212 filed on Feb. 25, 2003, which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/271,458, filed on Mar. 18, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,870,884 B1, which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/113,287, filed Jul. 10, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,909,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a digital signal recording/reproducing apparatus such as a video tape recorder (hereinafter, abbreviated as “VTR”), a video disk player and an audio tape recorder in which video and audio signals are recorded and reproduced in t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a high-efficiency encoder which does not perform motion-compensation on an intra-field (or intra-frame) in every n fields (or n frames) and which performs motion-compensation prediction with an intra-field (or intra-frame) in other fields ... | 20060302 | 20080422 | 20060622 | 74548.0 | H04N712 | 3 | DIEP, NHON THANH | HIGH EFFICIENCY ENCODER AND VIDEO INFORMATION RECORDING/REPRODUCING APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,006 | |
11,276,519 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and Method for Automatically Compensating for Lateral Runout | An on-car disc brake lathe system for resurfacing a brake disc of a vehicle brake assembly includes a lathe body with a driving motor, a cutting head operably attached to the lathe body, and a drive shaft. The system also includes an alignment system having an electronic controller, input and output adaptors configured... | 1. An on-car disc brake lathe system for resurfacing a brake disc of a vehicle brake assembly, the brake lathe comprising a lathe body with a driving motor, a cutting head operably attached to the lathe body, and a drive shaft, the on-car brake lathe system being further defined by an alignment system including: an ele... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. Nos. 08/706,512 and 08/706,514, filed Sep. 4, 1996, and incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to on-car brake lathes. BACKGROUND A brake system is one of the primary safety features in ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A brake system is one of the primary safety features in every road vehicle. The ability to quickly decelerate and bring a vehicle to a controlled stop is critical to the safety of the vehicle occupants and those in the immediate vicinity. For this reason, a vehicle braking system is designed and ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In one general aspect, an on-car disc brake lathe system for resurfacing a brake disc of a vehicle brake assembly includes a lathe body with a driving motor, a cutting head operably attached to the lathe body, and a drive shaft. The system further includes an alignment system including an electronic... | 20060303 | 20080304 | 20070125 | 68396.0 | B23B504 | 0 | FRIDIE JR, WILLMON | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY COMPENSATING FOR LATERAL RUNOUT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B23B | 2,006 | |
11,276,551 | ACCEPTED | Dispensing nozzle assembly | The present application describes a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly may include a flow director with a first flow path and a second flow path, a tertiary flow assembly with a number of third flow paths, and an elongated target positioned about the flow director such that the first flow path, the second flow path, ... | 1. A nozzle assembly, comprising: a flow director; the flow director comprising a first flow path and a second flow path; a tertiary flow assembly; the tertiary flow assembly comprising a plurality of third flow paths; and an elongated target positioned about the flow director such that the first flow path, the second ... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present application relates generally to nozzles for beverage dispensers and, more particularly, relates to multi-flavor or multi-fluid dispensing nozzles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Current post-mix beverage dispenser nozzles generally mix a stream of syrup, concentrate, sweetener, bonus flavor or... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Current post-mix beverage dispenser nozzles generally mix a stream of syrup, concentrate, sweetener, bonus flavor or other type of flavoring ingredient with water or other types of diluent by flowing the syrup stream down the center of the nozzle with the water stream flowing aro... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application thus describes a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly may include a flow director with a first flow path and a second flow path, a tertiary flow assembly with a number of third flow paths, and an elongated target positioned about the flow director such that t... | 20060306 | 20090825 | 20070906 | 99781.0 | B67D556 | 0 | NICOLAS, FREDERICK C | DISPENSING NOZZLE ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B67D | 2,006 | |
11,276,552 | ACCEPTED | Dispensing Nozzle | A dispensing nozzle for mixing a first fluid and one or more second fluids to form a third fluid. The nozzle may include a first fluid pathway and a number of replaceable second fluid modules surrounding at least in part the first fluid pathway. | 1. (canceled) 2. (canceled) 3. (canceled) 4. (canceled) 5. (canceled) 6. (canceled) 7. (canceled) 8. (canceled) 9. (canceled) 10. (canceled) 11. (canceled) 12. (canceled) 13. (canceled) 14. (canceled) 15. (canceled) 16. A dispensing nozzle for mixing a water stream and one of a number of syrup streams, comprising: a wa... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates generally to nozzles for beverage dispensers and more particularly relates to modular multi-flavor dispensing nozzles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Current post-mix beverage dispenser nozzles generally mix a stream of syrup, concentrate, bonus flavor, or other type of flavor... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Current post-mix beverage dispenser nozzles generally mix a stream of syrup, concentrate, bonus flavor, or other type of flavoring ingredient with water by shooting the stream down the center of the nozzle with the water flowing around the outside of the syrup stream. The syrup s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention thus provides a dispensing nozzle for mixing a first fluid and one or more second fluids to form a third fluid. The nozzle may include a first fluid pathway and a number of replaceable second fluid modules surrounding at least in part the first fluid pathway. E... | 20060306 | 20090210 | 20060831 | 71012.0 | B05B700 | 0 | HAGEDORN, MICHAEL E | DISPENSING NOZZLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B05B | 2,006 | |
11,276,749 | ACCEPTED | A License-Based Cryptographic Technique, Particularly Suited For Use In A Digital Rights Management System, For Controlling Access And Use Of Bore Resistant Software Objects In A Client Computer | A technique for imparting substantial break-once-run-everywhere (BORE) resistance to passive and active software objects, and for controlling access and use of resulting protected objects by a client computer (400). Specifically, a relatively large number, n, of identical watermarks (1720) are embedded throughout a sof... | 1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing steps comprising: controlling use of watermarked software objects, wherein a predefined watermark key is stored which defines a specific one of a plurality of identical watermarks embedded in a watermarked software object with differen... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION This is a continuation of and priority is claimed to co-pending U.S. patent application having Ser. No. 09/315,734 and a filing date of May 20, 1999 for A LICENSE-BASED CRYPTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE, PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR USE IN A DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, FOR CONTROLLI... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to cryptography, particularly a technique including both apparatus and an accompanying method, for imparting to passive and active software objects, such as correspondingly content and executable code, a substantial degree of prote... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Our present invention advantageously satisfies this need and overcomes the deficiencies in the art through creation of our inventive “BORE” resistant object and our inventive use of that object as part of a digital rights management system in a client computer, such as a client pers... | 20060313 | 20090120 | 20070315 | 73228.0 | H04L900 | 0 | LIPMAN, JACOB | A LICENSE-BASED CRYPTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE, PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR USE IN A DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS AND USE OF BORE RESISTANT SOFTWARE OBJECTS IN A CLIENT COMPUTER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,006 | |
11,276,856 | ACCEPTED | On-demand compute environment | An on-demand compute environment comprises a plurality of nodes within an on-demand compute environment available for provisioning and a slave management module operating on a dedicated node within the on-demand compute environment, wherein upon instructions from a master management module at a local compute environmen... | 1. An on-demand compute environment comprising: a plurality of nodes within an on-demand compute environment available for provisioning; and a slave management module operating on a dedicated node within the on-demand compute environment, wherein upon instructions from a master management module at a local compute envi... | PRIORITY CLAIM The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/662,240 filed Mar. 15, 2005, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. RELATED APPLICATION The present application is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 11/276,852 incorporated herein by reference. COPYRIGH... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a resource management system and more specifically to a system and method of providing access to on-demand compute resources. 2. Introduction Managers of clusters desire maximum return on investment often meaning high sys... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The features and advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by mean... | 20060316 | 20100413 | 20060921 | 68914.0 | G05B19418 | 0 | DESAI, MARGISHI V | ON-DEMAND COMPUTE ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G05B | 2,006 | |
11,277,016 | ACCEPTED | Two-way communication system for tracking locations and statuses of wheeled vehicles | A vehicle tracking system includes a wheel containing sensor circuitry capable of sensing various types of conditions, such as wheel rotation, wheel vibration caused by skidding, and specific electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals indicative of particular wheel locations. The sensor circuitry is coupled to an RF trans... | 1. A system for monitoring the usage of vehicles, the system comprising: a control unit coupled to a radio frequency (RF) communication system; and a plurality of vehicles, each vehicle including a wheel assembly with sensor circuitry for sensing at least one type of condition, and including an RF transceiver system co... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. Nos. 60/663,147, 60/663,327, and 60/663,195, all filed on Mar. 18, 2005, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. This application is being filed concurrently with the following non-pr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to systems for tracking the movement and statuses of non-motorized vehicles, including but not limited to shopping carts. 2. Description of the Related Art A variety of commercially available cart containment systems exist for deterring the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention comprises a system for tracking the locations and statuses of vehicles, such as shopping carts. Each vehicle includes a wheel or wheel assembly that includes sensor circuitry for sensing various types of events. The types of sensors included in the wheel assembly may vary widel... | 20060320 | 20130611 | 20061102 | 74061.0 | G08B108 | 1 | MAWARI, REDHWAN K | TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR TRACKING LOCATIONS AND STATUSES OF WHEELED VEHICLES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,006 | |
11,277,077 | ACCEPTED | Frequency Converter for an Immersion Vibrator | The invention relates to a frequency converter for an immersion vibrator, comprising a mobile converter housing, and a converter circuit disposed in said converter housing and adapted to convert an electrical supply voltage to a special voltage. The converter is further provided with a feed line that is mechanically li... | 1. A method of operating a machine driven by an electric motor electrically connected to receive a special voltage via a main plug, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a mains supply voltage at a plug part of a portable frequency converter; receiving an electrical plug part of the machine in an electrical soc... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional application of presently co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/182,101, filed Jul. 22, 2002, and entitled “Frequency Converterfor an Immersion Vibrator,” the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a frequency converter for an immersion vibrator. 2. Description of the Related Art Immersion vibrators are used for compressing concrete while it is still liquid. To do this, a vibrator bottle which is part of the immersion vibra... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is based on the object of specifying a frequency converter which also makes it possible for immersion vibrators without their own integrated frequency converters to utilize the advantages of immersion vibrators with their own frequency converter, when desir... | 20060321 | 20080610 | 20060720 | 63872.0 | H02J900 | 0 | DEBERADINIS, ROBERT L | FREQUENCY CONVERTER FOR AN IMMERSION VIBRATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H02J | 2,006 | |
11,277,162 | ACCEPTED | PERFLUOROPOLYETHER URETHANE ADDITIVES HAVING (METH)ACRYL GROUPS AND HARD COATS | Fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing additives and hardcoats. The hardcoats are particularly useful as a surface layer on an optical device. | 1. An optical display comprising: an optical substrate having a surface layer comprising the reaction product of a mixture comprising i) at least one non-fluorinated crosslinking agent, and ii) at least one perfluoropolyether urethane having a perfluoropolyether moiety and at least one free-radically reactive group; a ... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This application is a continuation-in-part application of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/087413, filed Mar. 23, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Optical hard coats are applied to optical display surfaces to protect them from scratching and marking. Desirable product features in op... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Optical hard coats are applied to optical display surfaces to protect them from scratching and marking. Desirable product features in optical hard coats include durability to scratches and abrasions, and resistance to inks and stains. Materials that have been used to date for sur... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the invention relates to fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing compositions suitable for use as additives in surface layer compositions for optical displays and other uses. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a perfluoropolyether urethane having a... | 20060322 | 20100518 | 20060928 | 96643.0 | B32B2740 | 0 | TRAN, THAO T | PERFLUOROPOLYETHER URETHANE ADDITIVES HAVING (METH)ACRYL GROUPS AND HARD COATS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B32B | 2,006 | |
11,277,188 | ACCEPTED | DEVICE FOR AVOIDING PARASITIC CAPACITANCE IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE | An integrated circuit package substrate includes a first and an additional electrically conductive layer separated from each other by an electrically insulating layer, a contact pad formed in the first electrically conductive layer for making a direct connection between the integrated circuit package substrate and a pr... | 1. An integrated circuit package substrate comprising: a first and an additional electrically conductive layer separated from each other by an electrically insulating layer; a contact pad formed in the first electrically conductive layer for making a direct connection between the integrated circuit package substrate an... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to the design and manufacture of integrated circuits. More specifically, but without limitation thereto, the present invention is directed to the design of an integrated circuit package that minimizes parasitic capacitance between m... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to the design and manufacture of integrated circuits. More specifically, but without limitation thereto, the present invention is directed to the design of an integrated circuit package that minimizes parasitic capacitan... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment, an integrated circuit package substrate includes: a first and an additional electrically conductive layer separated from each other by an electrically insulating layer; a contact pad formed in the first electrically conductive layer for making a direct connection ... | 20060322 | 20111101 | 20070927 | 80359.0 | H01L2352 | 7 | SALERNO, SARAH KATE | DEVICE FOR AVOIDING PARASITIC CAPACITANCE IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,006 | |
11,277,220 | ACCEPTED | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MULTI-MATERIAL TUBE STRUCTURES | The present invention provides an improved tubular structure which uses the properties of different materials, such as stiffness, strength, and density are exploited in a manner which combines the most attractive characteristics of existing metal and composite tubes into a metal/composite tube which contains performanc... | 1. A tubular structure, comprising a substantially cylindrical metal tube, having a wall with a series of apertures and a composite material placed therewithin, wherein said composite material is contiguous with an inner surface of said wall of said metal tube. 2. A tubular structure according to claim 1, wherein each ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/906,753 entitled “Design and Manufacturing Method for Multi-Material Tube Structures,” filed on Mar. 4, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/379,357 filed on Mar. 4, 2003 and issued as U.S. Pat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Current tubular technology used in various sporting goods, automotive, aerospace and similar applications can generally be divided into two major technologies: (1) metals such as steel, aluminum or titanium and (2) composites such as graphite/epoxy, fiberglass, and/or other fiber... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>While the way in which the present invention addresses the disadvantages of the prior art will be discussed in greater detail below, in general, the present invention provides tubular technology which offers significant advantages over prior art tubular technology. For example, in a... | 20060322 | 20080101 | 20060713 | 63900.0 | F16L914 | 1 | BRINSON, PATRICK F | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR MULTI-MATERIAL TUBE STRUCTURES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F16L | 2,006 | |
11,277,298 | ACCEPTED | APPARATUS FOR SPRAYING LIQUIDS, AND DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND LINERS SUITABLE FOR USE THEREWITH | A spray gun (1) has a fluid reservoir (11) with a removable liner (13) received in a container (12) having a detachable lid (15). The liner (13), which may be thermo/vacuum-formed from a planar material, has a shape that corresponds to and is a close fit within the interior of the container (12) and collapses as fluid ... | 1. A method of preparing a gravity fed liquid spraying apparatus comprising the steps of: a) providing a container having a base and sidewalls, or a sidewall, extending from the base to an open end; b) with the container standing upright on the base, adding liquid to the container through the open end; c) attaching to ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of pending prior U.S. Ser. No. 10/881,291, filed Jun. 30, 2004; which was a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/508883, filed Jul. 23, 1999, now issued; which was a national stage filing under 35 U.S.C. 371 of PCT/US98/00796, filed Jan. 14, 1998, whi... | 20060323 | 20080520 | 20060720 | 60911.0 | B05B1704 | 2 | NGUYEN, DINH Q | APPARATUS FOR SPRAYING LIQUIDS, AND DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND LINERS SUITABLE FOR USE THEREWITH | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B05B | 2,006 | |||
11,277,316 | ACCEPTED | INTERLOCKING FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD | An interlocking fence system is disclosed. Two spaced-apart upright posts (8, 10) attached to a grade G support a locking rail 4 with an offset locking aperture 26 and an alignment aperture 32 and further support an alignment rail 6 with an alignment aperture 40. A picket 2 has a locking slot 22 with an edge 28 of the ... | 1. An interlocking fence system comprising: first and second spaced-apart upright posts attached to a grade; a locking rail and an alignment rail extending between the first and second posts; a picket with a transverse profile and a locking slot extending inwardly from a side surface thereof; a plurality of alignment a... | BACKGROUND This invention relates to fencing, more particularly, to an interlocking fence system that can allow construction of a complete fence without welding or the use of screws, bolts, nails, rivets, pins, clips, brackets, rods, or other fasteners. Building a fence, for example an ornamental iron fence, typically ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This invention relates to fencing, more particularly, to an interlocking fence system that can allow construction of a complete fence without welding or the use of screws, bolts, nails, rivets, pins, clips, brackets, rods, or other fasteners. Building a fence, for example an ornamental iron fence... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to an interlocking fence system and a method of assembling the same. By employing pickets that interlock with the rails, the use of fasteners or other attachment hardware can be minimized or even avoided altogether. Assembly is simplified, and the p... | 20060323 | 20080422 | 20070927 | 59371.0 | E04H1714 | 0 | KENNEDY, JOSHUA T | INTERLOCKING FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04H | 2,006 | |
11,277,351 | ACCEPTED | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULATION AND DEMODULATION USING CODE SUBSET CONVERSION | Disclosed is a method for converting an input code into an output code. The method includes: determining a plurality of input code subsets of the input code; converting the input code subsets into a plurality of output code subsets, respectively; and merging the output code subsets to generate the output code. | 1. A method for converting an input code into an output code, comprising: determining a plurality of input code subsets of the input code; converting the input code subsets into a plurality of output code subsets, respectively; and merging the output code subsets to generate the output code. 2. The method of claim 1, w... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/595,489, filed on Jul. 11, 2005, entitled “System and Method for Modulation and Demodulation Bit Sub-Set Conversion,” and incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND The high-density digital-versatile dis... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The high-density digital-versatile disc (HD-DVD) uses an eight to twelve modulation (ETM) technique. That is, 8-bit symbols (i.e., user bytes or data words) are converted into 12-bit code words that are stored on the disc. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a related art modulating and de... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One of the objectives of this disclosure is therefore to provide a method and apparatus for simplifying the modulation table and the demodulation table. According to the claimed disclosure, a method for converting an input code into an output code includes: determining a plurality of input code subs... | 20060323 | 20070529 | 20070111 | 73528.0 | H03M734 | 0 | JEANGLAUDE, JEAN BRUNER | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULATION AND DEMODULATION USING CODE SUBSET CONVERSION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,006 | |
11,277,360 | ACCEPTED | PIXEL DATA COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREOF | The present invention discloses a method for compressing and decompressing pixel data and the device thereof. The method comprises receiving current pixel data from a preprocessor and comparing the current pixel data with predictor pixel data to obtain a section index from a quantization table. Output the section index... | 1. A method for compressing and decompressing pixel data, comprising the steps of: (a) receiving current pixel data from a pre-processing unit; (b) retrieving a section index value from a quantization table according to the current pixel data and a predictor pixel data corresponding to the current pixel data; (c) outpu... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial no. 95104695, filed Feb. 13, 2006. All disclosure of the Taiwan application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pixel... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pixel data compression and decompression method and device thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pixel data compression and decompression method and device thereof applicable to digital televisi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, at least one objective of the present invention is to provide a method for compressing and decompressing pixel data that can reduce video data bandwidth, adjust the difference in the input/output speed of the video data and resolve insufficient memory bus bandwidth prob... | 20060324 | 20090915 | 20070816 | 76970.0 | G06K936 | 0 | SHERALI, ISHRAT I | PIXEL DATA COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,006 | |
11,277,424 | ACCEPTED | PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM | A personal protection system is mountable to a user for distributing air to the user includes a shell providing structure. A fan module is supported by the shell for generating a flow of air. Cushioning is provided between the fan module and the shell to reduce vibrations and noise. The fan module includes a fan with b... | 1. A personal protection unit (20) comprising: a support structure (28) for suspending a hood (144) over the head (24) of an individual; a fan module (46) attached to the support structure (28), the fan module (46) receiving air and discharging air; a duct (98) connected to the support structure (28) and having an open... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60/664,900 filed Mar. 24, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject invention generally relates to a personal protection system mountabl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject invention generally relates to a personal protection system mountable to a user for distributing air to the user. The personal protection system is utilized in the medical profession during surgical procedures. The subject invention more spec... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES <EOH>In a first aspect of the invention, a personal protection unit is disclosed. The personal protection unit includes a support structure for suspending a hood over the head of an individual. A fan module is attached to the support structure, with the fan module receivin... | 20060324 | 20100713 | 20060928 | 60440.0 | A61B1900 | 1 | ANDERSON, AMBER R | PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING A HELEMENT AND A HOOD, THE HELMET INCLUDING A VENTILATION SYSTEM THAT BLOWS AIR ON THE NECK OF THE WEARER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,006 | |
11,277,433 | ACCEPTED | Automatic Traction Enhancement For A Transaxle | A bidirectional overrunning clutch comprising an input gear, a pair of hubs, and a roller assembly is provided. Each hub is engaged to an end of one of a pair of shaft segments of a primary drive axle. The roller assembly is disposed within the input gear and about at least a portion of each hub. The roller assembly in... | 1. A bi-directional overrunning clutch comprising: an input gear; a cam gear disposed within the input gear and interlocked with the input gear, wherein the cam gear includes an inner cam surface; a roller assembly, disposed within the cam gear, including a pair of roll cages having recesses, a plurality of rollers dis... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/090,097, filed Mar. 28, 2005, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference thereto. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is related to clutches, and more particularly to a bi-directional overrunning clutch for controlling torque transmission to a primary drive axle of a working vehicle. 2. Background Art Simple drive systems for two wheel drive workin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is provided a bidirectional overrunning clutch comprising an input gear, an inner cam surface within the input gear, a pair of hubs, and a roller assembly. Each hub is adapted to engage an end of one of a pair of shaft segments of a primary drive axle. The roller assembly is d... | 20060324 | 20090217 | 20060928 | 69971.0 | F16D1500 | 0 | LORENCE, RICHARD M | AUTOMATIC TRACTION ENHANCEMENT FOR A TRANSAXLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F16D | 2,006 | |
11,277,466 | ACCEPTED | Overhead Garage Door | An overhead garage door has an apparatus for pinch resistant operation. The garage door may include horizontal sections and the door may be formed from a plurality of these sections, arranged in a stack, and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The apparatus, such as meeting rails, may be attached to adjacent hori... | 1. A sectional overhead garage door, comprising: a first door section; a second door section; the first door section and the second door section being configured to be hingely attached to each other; an upper rail being attached to the first door section, the upper rail having a convex protrusion; and a lower rail bein... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority to Chinese Design Patent Application Nos. 200630105541.7 and 200630105542.1, both filed on Mar. 13, 2006 in China; this application is a continuation-in-part of the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/328,454, filed Jan. 10, 2006, w... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Garage doors are generally known in the art as structures that form a movable barrier in an entryway to a garage or other type of building. Conventional overhead garage doors are formed from a vertical stack of horizontally folding sections interconnected by hinges and supported by a guide track.... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Aspects of the present invention provide a sectional door having pinch resistant apparatus between hingedly-connected sections of the door when the door is moved in a closed position. In addition, aspects of the present invention provide good sealing capabilities at the seams of such a door in a clo... | 20060324 | 20101228 | 20070802 | 77348.0 | E05D1500 | 2 | JOHNSON, BLAIR M | OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | E05D | 2,006 | |
11,277,482 | ACCEPTED | JUVENILE SEAT WITH REMOVABLE, WEARABLE INFANT CARRIER SLING | An incant basin is adapted to be mounted in a basin-receiving cavity of a seat shell. A shoulder strap is provided for the infant basin. | 1. An infant seat comprising a seat shell including a seat bottom and a seat back cooperating with the seat bottom to form a basin-receiving cavity, an infant carrier sling adapted to be worn by a caregiver in one mode and mounted in the basin-receiving cavity of the seat shell in another mode, the infant carrier sling... | This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/664,770, filed Mar. 24, 2005, which is expressly incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND The present disclosure relates to a juvenile seat, and particularly to an infant carrier. More particularly, the present dis... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present disclosure relates to a juvenile seat, and particularly to an infant carrier. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an infant seat sling apparatus. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to the present disclosure, an infant carrier sling is adapted to be worn by a caregiver or mounted in a seat shell included in a juvenile vehicle seat. In illustrative embodiments, the infant carrier sling includes an infant basin, a child-restraint harness, and a shoulder strap having one... | 20060324 | 20101012 | 20061123 | 65210.0 | A61G100 | 0 | LANDOLFI, JR., STEVEN M | JUVENILE SEAT WITH REMOVABLE, WEARABLE INFANT CARRIER SLING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61G | 2,006 | |
11,277,519 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PIXEL INTERPOLATION | A pixel interpolation method for interpolating pixel values of a plurality of target positions of a target picture is disclosed. The pixel interpolation method includes: dynamically setting a plurality of edge detection ranges corresponding to the plurality of target positions, respectively; and for each of the plurali... | 1. A pixel interpolation method for interpolating pixel values of a plurality of target positions of a target picture, the method comprising: (a) dynamically setting a plurality of edge detection ranges corresponding to the plurality of target positions, respectively; and (b) for each of the plurality of target positio... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to image processing techniques, and more particularly, to methods and apparatuses for pixel interpolation. 2. Description of the Prior Art Pixel interpolation operation is a widely used image processing technique. For instance, the pixe... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to image processing techniques, and more particularly, to methods and apparatuses for pixel interpolation. 2. Description of the Prior Art Pixel interpolation operation is a widely used image processing technique. For instan... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an objective of the claimed invention to provide pixel interpolation methods and apparatuses to improve the interpolated image quality. According to the embodiments, a pixel interpolation method for interpolating pixel values of a plurality of target positions of a t... | 20060327 | 20111115 | 20061005 | 62144.0 | G06K932 | 0 | BLOOM, NATHAN J | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PIXEL INTERPOLATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06K | 2,006 | |
11,277,530 | ACCEPTED | DENTAL EXTRA-ORAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD | A multi-layer dental panoramic and transverse x-ray imaging system includes an x-ray source; a digital imaging device capable of frame mode output with a sufficient frame rate; a mechanical manipulator having at least one rotational axis located in a position other than the focal point of the x-ray source; a position d... | 1. An extra-oral dental x-ray imaging system comprising: a. an x-ray source adapted for generating x-rays for exposure of such x-rays to an object to be imaged; b. an x-ray imaging device adapted for producing multiple frames during at least part of the exposure; c. at least one rotational axis around which at least on... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/677,020 of the same title, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference thereto, and is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application No. PCT/IB01/02824, entitled A Radiation Imaging Syst... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to X-ray imaging devices and in particular, devices for dental extraoral X-ray imaging. Firstly, dental panoramic x-ray imaging is a well-known dental radiographic procedure. Its purpose is to produce an x-ray image of the entire jaw for diagnosis as oppose... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A multi-layer dental panoramic and transverse x-ray imaging system includes an x-ray source; a digital imaging device capable to frame mode output with a high frame rate; a mechanical manipulator having at least one rotation axis located in a position other that the focal point of t... | 20060327 | 20080226 | 20060914 | 71354.0 | A61B614 | 2 | MIDKIFF, ANASTASIA | DENTAL EXTRA-ORAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,006 | |
11,277,699 | ACCEPTED | IMAGE PROCESSOR | A pixel signal of Bayer pattern output from an imaging device is subjected to interpolation in a pixel interpolation circuit, and converted into a YCbCr signal in a color space conversion circuit. A chroma value calculation circuit calculates a chroma value based on the pixel signal output from the imaging device. A lo... | 1. An image processor comprising: a device configured to receive a pixel signal having only one color component in a predetermined color space per pixel; a device configured to calculate a chroma value of a peripheral region of a target pixel using said pixel signal of said target pixel and said pixel signal of a neigh... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to suppression of color aliasing caused by pixel interpolation. 2. Description of the Background Art An imaging device such as CCD or CMOS used in a digital camera or the like photoelectrically transfers light received through a color f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to suppression of color aliasing caused by pixel interpolation. 2. Description of the Background Art An imaging device such as CCD or CMOS used in a digital camera or the like photoelectrically transfers light received throu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to suppress a color aliasing component on the precondition that color aliasing occurs when interpolation processing is performed using various algorithms, to thereby reduce degradation in image quality. A first aspect of the present invention is... | 20060328 | 20090804 | 20061123 | 93025.0 | H04N973 | 0 | HOGUE, DENNIS A | IMAGE PROCESSOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,006 | |
11,277,727 | ACCEPTED | Detecting Duplicate Images Using Hash Code Grouping | A duplicate image detection system generates an image table that maps hash codes of images to their corresponding images. The image table may group images according to their group identifiers generated from the most significant elements of the hash codes based on significance of the elements in representing an image. T... | 1. A computer system for detecting similar images, comprising: a generate code component that generates a code for an image, the code having elements whose values are derived from features of the image such that similar images have similar codes, the elements having varying levels of significance; an image table that g... | BACKGROUND Many search engine services, such as Google and Overture, provide for searching for information that is accessible via the Internet. These search engine services allow users to search for display pages, such as web pages, that may be of interest to users. After a user submits a search request (i.e., a query)... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Many search engine services, such as Google and Overture, provide for searching for information that is accessible via the Internet. These search engine services allow users to search for display pages, such as web pages, that may be of interest to users. After a user submits a search request (i.... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method and system for detecting duplicate images using groups of hash codes is provided. A duplicate image detection system generates an image table that maps hash codes of images to their corresponding images. The image table may group images according to their group identifiers generated from th... | 20060328 | 20100112 | 20071011 | 66381.0 | G06F700 | 0 | MITIKU, BERHANU | DETECTING DUPLICATE IMAGES USING HASH CODE GROUPING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,006 | |
11,277,785 | ACCEPTED | INPUT DEVICE | An input device includes an operation portion to be operated by an external force, a signal generating portion that generates a signal according to a movement of the operation portion, and a tactile sense stimulus mechanism that applies a tactile sense stimulus to an object that applies the external force. The tactile ... | 1. An input device comprising: an operation portion to be operated by an external force; a signal generating portion that generates a signal according to a movement of the operation portion; and a tactile sense stimulus mechanism that applies a tactile sense stimulus to an object that applies the external force, wherei... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to an input device to be incorporated into an operating device such as a remote controller, mouse, or the like, which is used for inputting an instruction into an electronics device such as a personal computer, PDA, mobile telephone,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention generally relates to an input device to be incorporated into an operating device such as a remote controller, mouse, or the like, which is used for inputting an instruction into an electronics device such as a personal computer, PDA, mobil... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem. It is another object of the present invention to provide a small-sized input device having tactile sense stimulus capabilities and obtain a stable thrust. The afore-mentioned objects of the p... | 20060329 | 20140325 | 20061005 | 67052.0 | G09G500 | 0 | FRY, MATTHEW A | INPUT DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,006 | |
11,277,801 | ACCEPTED | Automatic Watering Apparatus for Houseplants | An automatic plant watering apparatus having a cavity for receiving a standard houseplant pot, a reservoir for holding water, a pump for removing water from the reservoir, a host for delivering water from the pump to a plant positioned in the cavity. The pump is operated by a microcontroller that is programmed to measu... | 1. An automatic plant watering apparatus, comprising: a tank; a pump communicating with said tank; a microcontroller interconnected to said pump and programmed to selectively operate said pump. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a first timer for measuring a first time period and a second timer for measuri... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to the field of horticulture and more specifically to the areas of hardware intended for the care and maintenance of house plants. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many people grow plants in their homes. House plants need water to survive. However, people often travel a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Many people grow plants in their homes. House plants need water to survive. However, people often travel and thus people who keep plants in their homes are not always home to water them. It is often true that many people also simply forget to water their plants and as a result th... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the foregoing objects and advantages, the present invention comprises a water tank (reservoir) operatively constructed with a cavity to accept a standard size pot for a houseplant. Houseplants are commercially available in several standard size containers. General... | 20060329 | 20091027 | 20061123 | 65224.0 | A01G2702 | 0 | NGUYEN, TRINH T | AUTOMATIC WATERING APPARATUS FOR HOUSEPLANTS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01G | 2,006 | |
11,277,895 | ACCEPTED | Pressure Drag Reduction System with an Internal Duct | Systems, methods and media for reducing the aerodynamic drag of vehicles are disclosed. More particularly, embodiments may include at least one fan for directing air into a lower pressure region behind a vehicle in motion in order to reduce pressure drag. Embodiments may also include one or more internal ducts for dire... | 1. A vehicle with reduced drag comprising: a vehicle chassis; a body attached to and substantially enclosing the vehicle chassis, the body having front and rear surfaces, wherein air is directed substantially outside the surfaces of the body, and wherein further a lower pressure region is created outside the body and b... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION Pursuant to 35 USC § 121, this divisional application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 10/883,389, filed Jul. 1, 2004, on behalf of inventor Khosrow Shahbazi, entitled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR REDUCING THE AERODYNAMIC DRAG OF VEHIC... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>A significant portion of the operational costs of a modern motor vehicle arises from the consumption of fuel. Motor vehicles with internal combustion engines typically burn fossil fuels such as gasoline. Gasoline and other fossil fuels are relatively inexpensive at the present time in the United ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The problems identified above are in large part addressed by a method and apparatus for the aerodynamic drag and/or improving the fuel efficiency of a vehicle by reducing the pressure drag created by the vehicle. One embodiment provides a fan attached to a vehicle, wherein the fan i... | 20060329 | 20070306 | 20060803 | 73312.0 | B62D3500 | 0 | PATEL, KIRAN B | PRESSURE DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM WITH AN INTERNAL DUCT | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B62D | 2,006 | |
11,277,950 | ACCEPTED | METHOD FOR CALIBRATION OF MEMORY DEVICES, AND APPARATUS THEREOF | A memory controller for a memory device. The memory controller includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a command generator. The first sensor detects an operating environment of the memory controller. The second sensor detects an operating status of the memory controller. The command generator is coupled to the fi... | 1. A memory controller for controlling a memory device, the memory controller comprising: a first sensor for detecting an operating environment of the memory controller; a second sensor for detecting an operating status of the memory controller; and a command generator, coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, a... | BACKGROUND The present invention relates to memory devices, and more particularly, to a method and related apparatus for the calibration of memory devices. Memory is an important element found in many types of electronic devices. With recent rapid technological improvements, an increased number of DRAMs are now supplie... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to memory devices, and more particularly, to a method and related apparatus for the calibration of memory devices. Memory is an important element found in many types of electronic devices. With recent rapid technological improvements, an increased number of DRAMs are... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to the claimed invention, a memory controller for controlling a memory device is disclosed. The memory controller comprises a first sensor, a second sensor, and a command generator. The first sensor detects the operating environment of the memory controller. The second sensor detects the o... | 20060330 | 20081216 | 20071004 | 97898.0 | G06F1200 | 1 | NGUYEN, THAN VINH | METHOD FOR CALIBRATION OF MEMORY DEVICES, AND APPARATUS THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,006 | |
11,277,994 | ACCEPTED | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING HEALTH AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION WITH A HANDHELD DEVICE | The present invention relates to systems and methods for obtaining health and financial information with a handheld device. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for obtaining real time financial information utilizing a bar code or RF ID reader on a handheld device. A bar code or RF ID reader is u... | 1. A method for obtaining financial information comprising the acts of: scanning a product bar code and obtaining a product identity; obtaining a product price corresponding to the product identity; recording the product price and product identity; and displaying a financial record over a particular time period includi... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/667,933 filed Apr. 4, 2005 BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to systems and methods for obtaining health and financial information with a handheld device. More particularly, the present inv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to systems and methods for obtaining health and financial information with a handheld device. More particularly, the present invention relates to utilizing a bar-code reader or RF ID reader on a handheld device to obtain real time health and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to systems and methods for obtaining health and financial information with a handheld device. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system for obtaining real time financial information utilizing a bar code reader on a handheld device. A b... | 20060330 | 20110329 | 20070419 | 83817.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | GARG, YOGESH C | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING HEALTH AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION WITH A HANDHELD DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,006 | |
11,278,048 | ACCEPTED | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING FLUID OF AN IMPLANTABLE INFUSION PUMP | Methods and devices are described for monitoring reservoir fluid in an implantable infusion pump. Such methods and devices can be used when the infusion pump has a temperature-dependent component. For example, a method of monitoring reservoir fluid can include obtaining measurements from the reservoir that include corr... | 1. A method of monitoring fluid in a reservoir of an implantable infusion pump, comprising: a) obtaining a plurality of measurements from the reservoir, each measurement including corresponding data related to a fluid amount and a temperature; b) selecting a first measurement and a second measurement from the plurality... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed broadly toward devices and methods for monitoring the amount of fluid in a reservoir, and more particularly to monitoring fluid flow from a reservoir of an implantable infusion pump. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various implantable medical devices, often referred ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various implantable medical devices, often referred to as implantable infusion pumps, are used for dispensing controlled volumes of a drug within a patient's body. Such devices can provide a convenient vehicle for delivering the drug over an extended period of months to years. Su... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of monitoring fluid in a reservoir of an implantable infusion pump. A series of reservoir measurements are obtained, with each measurement including corresponding data related to a fluid amount and a temperature. A first and second me... | 20060330 | 20100525 | 20071011 | 72121.0 | G06F1900 | 0 | TSAI, CAROL S W | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING FLUID OF AN IMPLANTABLE INFUSION PUMP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,006 | |
11,278,052 | ACCEPTED | Customized Alloys for Stents | A balloon-expandable stent formed from a customized alloy formulation. The stent alloy has a either a high, variable or no work hardening rate, very high modulus of elasticity (Young's modulus), and a low yield point. A stent constructed of a material with this combination of properties undergoes significant plastic de... | 1. A balloon-expandable stent comprising: a stent comprised of an alloy having a high work hardening rate, a high modulus of elasticity and a low yield point, wherein upon implantation the stent undergoes significant plastic deformation with less than 10% recoil. 2. The stent of claim 1, wherein the alloy further compr... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to endoluminal prostheses, and more particularly to stents, constructed from metallic alloys that exhibit a high modulus of elasticity, a low yield point, and a high work hardening rate, a variable work hardening rate, or exhibit no work hardening. BACKGROUND OF THE ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A wide range of medical treatments exist that utilize “endoluminal prostheses.” As used herein, endoluminal prostheses is intended to cover medical devices that are adapted for temporary or permanent implantation within a body lumen, including both naturally occurring and artific... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a stent constructed of a customized alloy. In one embodiment, a balloon-expandable stent is formed from an alloy having a high work hardening rate, a high modulus of elasticity and a low yield point. Upon implantation, a stent constructed o... | 20060330 | 20080115 | 20071004 | 58503.0 | A61F294 | 0 | GHERBI, SUZETTE JAIME J | CUSTOMIZED ALLOYS FOR STENTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,006 | |
11,278,233 | ACCEPTED | Method and Apparatus for Treating Lime Slurry for Grit Removal | A method and apparatus is provided for conveying lime slurry, removing and controlling the amount of grit, and feeding lime slurry, wherein the lime slurry moves through a recirculation loop, and wherein gravity removal of grit from the lime slurry takes place. A stilling well is provided, inside or outside the slurry ... | 1. A method of treating lime slurry in a slurry treatment system, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a watery lime slurry having lime particles and grit particles therein, in a slurry tank; (b) delivering slurry from the slurry tank and extracting a portion of the slurry delivered from the slurry tank via a dischar... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/106,068 filed Apr. 14. 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Lime has been found to have many uses. Such uses have included the treatment of sewage sludge to remove pathogens, lime stabilization of waste water,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Lime has been found to have many uses. Such uses have included the treatment of sewage sludge to remove pathogens, lime stabilization of waste water, pasteurization of sludge and many other treatment processes. Examples of such processes involving use of lime include U.S. Pat. No... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing unwanted grit from a lime slurry while allowing some grit to remain, without requiring multiple steps of cyclone separation plus gravity separation, and without requiring the use of dilution water in the process and ther... | 20060331 | 20080826 | 20061019 | 66563.0 | C02F100 | 1 | POPOVICS, ROBERT J | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LIME SLURRY FOR GRIT REMOVAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C02F | 2,006 | |
11,278,370 | ACCEPTED | MINIMIZING TIMING SKEW AMONG CHIP LEVEL OUTPUTS FOR REGISTERED OUTPUT SIGNALS | A synchronous output buffer circuit which effectively moves combinational logic associated with an output enable operation, boundary scan operation, and voltage translation to a pipe that leads into a pair of output registers that operate in response to the output clock signal. The output registers may be forced to asy... | 1. A synchronous output buffer circuit comprising: a first output register configured to latch a first input signal in response to an output clock signal, and thereby provide a first output signal; a second output register configured to latch a second input signal in response to the output clock signal, and thereby pro... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improved method and structure for minimizing the timing skew of registered output signals of an integrated circuit chip. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a typical synchronous output buffer circuit 100, which includes boundary scan featu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a typical synchronous output buffer circuit 100 , which includes boundary scan features that support IEEE standard 1149.1. Synchronous output buffer circuit 100 includes output registers 101 - 102 , multiplexers 111 - 112 , tri-state output buffer 120... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Accordingly, the present invention provides a synchronous output buffer circuit which effectively moves combinational logic associated with an output enable operation, boundary scan operation, and voltage translation to a pipe that leads into a pair of output registers that operate in response to th... | 20060331 | 20071106 | 20071011 | 59872.0 | H03K19173 | 0 | WHITE, DYLAN C | MINIMIZING TIMING SKEW AMONG CHIP LEVEL OUTPUTS FOR REGISTERED OUTPUT SIGNALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H03K | 2,006 | |
11,278,486 | ACCEPTED | Registry/repository based private market generator | A method for creating an electronic marketplace includes receiving from a first client a request to create an electronic marketplace and receiving information about a product associated with the marketplace. The information includes at least one of first product information and a reference to second product information... | 1-49. (canceled) 50. A method for creating an electronic marketplace, comprising: receiving from a first client a request to create an electronic marketplace; creating a marketplace metacatalog associated with the electronic marketplace using a template; associating product information with the marketplace metacatalog,... | TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates generally to the field of electronic commerce, and more particularly to a system and method for creating electronic marketplaces. BACKGROUND Purchasing and other transactions routinely occur over the Internet in electronic marketplaces. Electronic marketplaces typically allow buye... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Purchasing and other transactions routinely occur over the Internet in electronic marketplaces. Electronic marketplaces typically allow buyers to locate suitable sellers and sellers to locate suitable buyers. However, establishing and maintaining an electronic marketplace is often expensive and t... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>To provide a more complete understanding of the present invention and features and advantages thereof, reference is made to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example system for creati... | 20060403 | 20081202 | 20060831 | 76306.0 | G06Q9900 | 0 | ROBINSON, GRETA LEE | REGISTRY/REPOSITORY BASED PRIVATE MARKET GENERATOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,006 | |
11,278,595 | ACCEPTED | Optical Switching Architectures for Nodes in WDM Mesh and Ring Networks | Switching architectures for WDM mesh and ring network nodes are presented. In mesh networks, the switching architectures have multiple levels - a network level having wavelength routers for add, drop and pass-through functions, an intermediate level having device units which handle add and drop signals, and a local lev... | 1. A node of a fiberoptic network having optical fibers carrying WDM signals to and from said node in a plurality of directions, said node comprising: a network level having at least one switching device for selectively passing WDM signals through said node from one optical fiber to another optical fiber, adding local ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) optical systems and, more particularly, to switching architectures of nodes for handling optical channels in WDM network systems. WDM refers to network systems in which multiple optical signals having different wavele... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is related to WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) optical systems and, more particularly, to switching architectures of nodes for handling optical channels in WDM network systems. WDM refers to network systems in which multiple optical signals having diff... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1A illustrates a general switching architecture for nodes in a mesh optical network, according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1B illustrates a general switching architecture for nodes in a ring network; FIG. 2 illustrates a switching architecture for ... | 20060404 | 20110920 | 20071011 | 84903.0 | H04J1402 | 0 | DOBSON, DANIEL G | OPTICAL SWITCHING ARCHITECTURES FOR NODES IN WDM MESH AND RING NETWORKS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,006 | |
11,278,768 | ACCEPTED | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF VASO-OCCLUSIVE COILS | A vaso-occlusive delivery device includes an elongate delivery member which may take the form of a core wire. An actuating member is disposed at or adjacent to the distal end of the delivery member. The actuating member includes an electroactive polymer that can be selectively biased to an expanded or non-expanded stat... | 1. A vaso-occlusive delivery device comprising: an elongate delivery member having a distal end; an actuating member disposed at or adjacent to the distal end of the elongate delivery member, the actuating member including an electroactive polymer, wherein the electroactive polymer is biased to a first state upon appli... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention generally relates to implantable vaso-occlusive devices. More particularly, the field of the invention pertains to vaso-occlusive coils that are deployed within a vascular space such as, for example, an aneurysm. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Vaso-occlusion devices are su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Vaso-occlusion devices are surgical implements or implants that are placed within the vasculature of the human body, typically via a catheter, to block the flow of blood through a vessel or an aneurysm stemming from the vessel. Virtually all such vaso-occlusive implants are deliv... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a vaso-occlusive delivery system or device capable of delivering an occlusion member (e.g., a helically wound coil) to a vascular space such as an aneurysm. In one aspect of the invention, a vaso-occlusive delivery device includes an elongate del... | 20060405 | 20100810 | 20071011 | 99052.0 | A61M2900 | 0 | COLELLO, ERIN L | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF VASO-OCCLUSIVE COILS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,006 | |
11,278,793 | ACCEPTED | MEMORY FOAM SHOE INSERT | Improved shoe inserts (22, 56, 63) are provided which are designed for placement within the toe regions (37, 52, 64) of shoes (34, 50, 62) to provide enhanced comfort to the shoe wearers. The inserts (22, 56, 63) are preferably cut from initial pillow-shaped bodies (20) to give the custom-designed inserts (22, 56, 63).... | 1. The combination comprising: a shoe including a sole and a shoe upper, which cooperatively present a substantially enclosed toe region having an open cross-sectional dimension; and a resilient insert being located within the toe region and comprising an insert body formed of memory foam, said insert body presenting a... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is broadly concerned with shoe inserts and methods of use thereof. More particularly, the present invention concerns a shoe insert formed of memory foam and dimensioned to fit within the toe region and be compressed by at least some of the toes... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is broadly concerned with shoe inserts and methods of use thereof. More particularly, the present invention concerns a shoe insert formed of memory foam and dimensioned to fit within the toe region and be compressed by at least some... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides improved resilient inserts for placement within the toe regions of shoes in order to give enhanced comfort during shoe wear. According to one aspect of the present invention, a shoe and a resilient shoe insert are provided. The shoe includes a sole and... | 20060405 | 20101109 | 20071011 | 94490.0 | A43B1900 | 0 | BAYS, MARIE D | MEMORY FOAM SHOE INSERT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A43B | 2,006 | |
11,278,829 | ACCEPTED | Process Restart on a Compute Node | Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for reducing load time of a program in a highly-parallelized or distributed computer. In one embodiment, this is accomplished by selectively reusing entries in a page table generated during a previous invocation of the program at a particular compute node of the hig... | 1. A method of loading a program on a computing system that includes multiple processing nodes, comprising: identifying, if available, a plurality of processing nodes that previously executed the program, wherein the program is associated with a computing job submitted for execution by the computing system; messaging e... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to computer systems and development. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for reducing the time required to load a program for execution in a distributed or highly parallelized computer system. 2. Desc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to computer systems and development. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for reducing the time required to load a program for execution in a distributed or highly parallelized computer sys... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally provides a method for reducing the time required to load a program in a highly-parallelized or distributed computer system. One embodiment of the invention provides a method for loading a program on a computing system that includes multiple processing... | 20060406 | 20130423 | 20071011 | 84077.0 | G06F1516 | 0 | SERRAO, RANODHI N | PROCESS RESTART ON A COMPUTE NODE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,006 | |
11,278,905 | ACCEPTED | CUT AWAY VEST | A vest is provided that may be quickly and easily removed from a wearer of the vest. The vest includes a waist belt, an optional cummerbund, and shoulder straps which may be easily released from the vest by the use of a flexible retainer in cooperation with a connector device which secures the waist belt, optional cumm... | 1. A cut away vest comprising: a first vest portion with a first torso panel; a second vest portion with a second torso panel; shoulder straps connected to the first torso panel extending to the second torso panel, at least one said shoulder strap having a free end and at least one first connector element; a waist belt... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/604,283, filed Jul. 8, 2003; the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION A cut away vest that may be simply and quickly removed in emergency situat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>A cut away vest that may be simply and quickly removed in emergency situations. The vest is particularly usable in tactical and military operations. Vests, particularly those used in tactical and military operations are well known. The vests are used to carry personal supplies and eq... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>The present invention involves the provision of a cut away vest usable for carrying supplies and equipment and is constructed for a quick release from attachment to a wearer so that the vest can be discarded quickly and effectively in an emergency. The vest also includes pouches that ma... | 20060406 | 20070717 | 20070517 | 97812.0 | A41D104 | 1 | PATEL, TAJASH D | CUT AWAY VEST | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A41D | 2,006 | |
11,278,917 | ACCEPTED | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO EXTRACT CODES FROM A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS | Methods and apparatus to extract audio codes are disclosed. An example method includes receiving signals on a plurality of channels and ranking the signals based on at least one characteristic of the signals. A first channel from the plurality of channels is selected based upon the ranking of the signals. The example m... | 1. A method to extract audio codes comprising: receiving audio frequency signals on a plurality of audio channels; ranking the audio frequency signals based on at least one characteristic of the audio frequency signals; selecting a first audio channel from the plurality of audio channels based upon the ranking of the a... | RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of PCT patent application serial no. PCT/US03/31697 filed Oct. 7, 2003. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to decoding systems and, more particularly, to methods and apparatus to extract codes from a plurality of channels. BACKGROUND It is known to add ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>It is known to add or embed codes in broadcast audio and/or video and/or vertical blanking interval signals. For example, codes may be embedded in television and/or radio broadcasts and/or in pre-recorded audio or video content. In the field of audience metering, codes can be added to audio and/o... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example code extraction system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an example multiplexer of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a flow chart of an example code extraction process. FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a second example code extraction process. FIG. 5 is a flow... | 20060406 | 20080902 | 20070111 | 65140.0 | H03M1300 | 0 | BAKER, STEPHEN M | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO EXTRACT CODES FROM A PLURALITY OF CHANNELS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,006 | |
11,278,924 | ACCEPTED | METHODOLOGY FOR PLACEMENT BASED ON CIRCUIT FUNCTION AND LATCHUP SENSITIVITY | A structure, apparatus and method for circuits to minimize sensitivity to latch. The method includes, for example, identifying element density of at least one functional circuit block and element attributes of elements associated with the at least one functional circuit block. An element density function parameterized ... | 1. A method comprising the steps of: identifying element attributes within a functional circuit block; forming an element density function parameterized from the element attributes; and placing the functional circuit block based on the element density function to substantially eliminate latching effects in a circuit. 2... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of copending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/707,069, which is incorporated in its entirety reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to integrated circuits, and more particularly to a method and structure for optimizing lat... | <SOH> BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION <EOH>As electronic components are becoming smaller and smaller along with the internal structures in integrated circuits, it is becoming easier to either completely destroy or otherwise impair electronic components from latchup. Latchup is when a pnpn structure transitions from a low curre... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a first aspect of the invention, a method comprises identifying element density of at least one functional circuit block and element attributes of elements associated with the at least one functional circuit block. An element density function parameterized from the element attrib... | 20060406 | 20080715 | 20060727 | 70070.0 | H01L2166 | 0 | DOAN, NGHIA M | METHODOLOGY FOR PLACEMENT BASED ON CIRCUIT FUNCTION AND LATCHUP SENSITIVITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,006 | |
11,278,979 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and Method for Determining Presence of Objects in a Vehicle | Vehicle including a first substructure and a second substructure arranged such that an interior space is defined by or between the first and second substructures, and an arrangement for determining whether an object is present in the interior space. The arrangement includes at least one ultrasonic transducer arranged o... | 1. A vehicle, comprising: a plurality of parts or components defining an interior space in which one or more objects can be situated, said parts or components including a first substructure and a second substructure arranged opposite at least a part of said first substructure such that the interior space is defined in ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/940,881 filed Sep. 13, 2004 which is: 1. a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/931,288 which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/303,364 filed No... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>All of the patents, patent applications, technical papers and other references mentioned below are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety unless stated otherwise. Background information about the embodiments of the invention claimed herein is found in the '881 applica... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide new and improved methods and arrangements for detecting whether an object is present in an interior space of a movable asset such as a vehicle. Possible interior spaces of movable assets include the passenger compartmen... | 20060407 | 20080610 | 20060727 | 81605.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | TRAN, DALENA | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PRESENCE OF OBJECTS IN A VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,006 | |
11,278,998 | ACCEPTED | Camera and Acceleration Based Interface for Presentations | Systems and methods for a camera and acceleration based interface for presentations are described. In one aspect, a handheld device is utilized capture optical information. The optical information is then used to identify the location of a cursor that is presented on a display surface. While a user moves the handheld d... | 1. A method implemented at least in part by a computing device, the method comprising: capturing, by a handheld device, optical information to identify at least a current position of a cursor presented on a presentation displayed on a display surface; accumulating, by the handheld device, inertial information comprisin... | BACKGROUND Projectors coupled to computers running presentation software are increasingly being used to present and convey ideas. A user typically relies on a mouse that is operated on a flat surface or other handheld device to control cursor position with respect to a presentation and control the presentation. The abi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Projectors coupled to computers running presentation software are increasingly being used to present and convey ideas. A user typically relies on a mouse that is operated on a flat surface or other handheld device to control cursor position with respect to a presentation and control the presentat... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Systems and methods for a camera and acceleration based interface for presentations are described. In one aspect, a handheld device is utilized capture optical information. The optical information is then used to identify the location of a cursor that is presented on a display surface. While a user ... | 20060407 | 20101214 | 20071011 | 64457.0 | G09G508 | 0 | YANG, KWANG-SU | CAMERA AND ACCELERATION BASED INTERFACE FOR PRESENTATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,006 | |
11,279,045 | ACCEPTED | TWO-WAY LINK AGGREGATION | A method for communication includes coupling a network node to one or more interface modules using a first group of first physical links arranged in parallel. Each of the one or more interface modules is coupled to a communication network using a second group of second physical links arranged in parallel. A data frame ... | 1. A method for communication, comprising: coupling a network node to one or more interface modules using a first group of first physical links arranged in parallel; coupling each of the one or more interface modules to a communication network using a second group of second physical links arranged in parallel; receivin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to communication networks, and particularly to methods and systems for link aggregation in network elements. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Link aggregation (LAG) is a technique by which a group of parallel physical links between two endpoints in a data networ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Link aggregation (LAG) is a technique by which a group of parallel physical links between two endpoints in a data network can be joined together into a single logical link (referred to as the “LAG group”). Traffic transmitted between the endpoints is distributed among the physica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In various communication applications, users connect to a communication network through a network element, such as an access concentrator or aggregator for obtaining different data services. Embodiments of the present invention that are described hereinbelow provide improved methods... | 20060407 | 20090609 | 20071011 | 90342.0 | H04J322 | 1 | HYUN, SOON D | TWO-WAY LINK AGGREGATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,006 | |
11,279,063 | ACCEPTED | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP WITH FETS HAVING MIXED BODY THICKNESSES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF | An Integrated Circuit (IC) chip that may be a bulk CMOS IC chip with silicon on insulator (SOI) Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and method of making the chip. The IC chip includes areas with pockets of buried insulator strata and FETs formed on the strata are SOI FETs. The SOI FETs may include Partially Depleted SOI (P... | 1-7. (canceled) 8. A method of forming Integrated Circuit (IC) chips, said method comprising the steps of: a) defining areas of a first transistor type in a surface of a semiconductor wafer, defining first transistor type areas comprising the steps of: i) forming a hard pattern on said semiconductor wafer surface, firs... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to field effect transistor (FET) Integrated Circuit (IC) chip manufacture and more particularly to manufacturing CMOS IC chips including bulk FETs, Partially Depleted Silicon On Insulator (PD SOI) FETs and Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD SOI) FETs. BACKGRO... | <SOH> BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION <EOH>Semiconductor technology and chip manufacturing advances have resulted in a steady decrease of chip feature size to increase on-chip circuit switching frequency (circuit performance) and the number of transistors (circuit density). Shrinking/reducing device or field effect transistor ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is a purpose of the invention to include PD-SOI and FD-SOI devices on same Integrated Circuit (IC) chip with bulk devices; It is yet another purpose of the invention to include PD-SOI and FD-SOI FETs on bulk FET IC chips without significantly impacting device density; It is yet a... | 20060407 | 20071023 | 20071011 | 69297.0 | H01L2712 | 0 | MALSAWMA, LALRINFAMKIM HMAR | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP WITH FETS HAVING MIXED BODY THICKNESSES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,006 | |
11,279,197 | ACCEPTED | Method for Channel Estimation When Using Different Modulation Methods Within One Signal Interval | The method is based on a signal interval (DB) which comprises a first part (ET) (which is modulated using a first modulation method (GFSK)) of the signal interval and a second part (which is modulated using a second modulation method (DMPSK)) of the signal interval. The channel parameters (c(i)) relating to the second ... | 1. A method for determination of channel parameters in a mobile radio receiver relating to a second part of a signal interval, with the signal interval comprising a first part which is modulated using a first modulation method of the signal interval and a second part which is modulated using a second modulation method ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of co-pending International Application No. PCT/DE2004/002292 filed Oct. 15, 2004 which designates the United States, and claims priority to German application number DE 103 48 205.9 filed Oct. 16, 2003. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>At present, in digital cordless communication systems which are based on the Bluetooth Standard Version 1.1, data is transmitted as standard at rates of 1 Mbit/s. In this case, a two-value GFSK modulation method (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying) is used. The GFSK modulation method is a frequency-... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The invention is thus based on the object of specifying a method which works sufficiently accurately for determination of channel parameters which, once a modulation change has occurred within a signal interval, relate to a second part of the signal interval, which is modulated using a second modula... | 20060410 | 20140610 | 20061019 | 66649.0 | H04L2706 | 0 | PATEL, DHAVAL V | METHOD FOR CHANNEL ESTIMATION WHEN USING DIFFERENT MODULATION METHODS WITHIN ONE SIGNAL INTERVAL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,006 | |
11,279,220 | ACCEPTED | ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACES | An apparatus comprising a substrate having a surface with a volume-tunable-material on the surface and fluid-support-structures over the surface and partially embedded in the volume-tunable-material. Each of said fluid-support-structures has at least one dimension of about 1 millimeter or less, and the fluid-support-st... | 1. An apparatus, comprising: a substrate having a surface a volume-tunable-material on said surface; and fluid-support-structures over said surface and partially embedded in said volume-tunable-material, wherein each of said fluid-support-structures has at least one dimension of about 1 millimeter or less and said flui... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to an apparatus having structured surfaces and methods of making and using such an apparatus. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There is great interest in producing surfaces whose wettability can be controlled. The ability to control the wettability of a surfac... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There is great interest in producing surfaces whose wettability can be controlled. The ability to control the wettability of a surface allows one to change the extent to which a fluid wets the surface or is repelled from the surface. Moreover, it would be advantageous to dynamica... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address one or more of the above-discussed deficiencies, one embodiment is an apparatus. The apparatus comprises a substrate having a surface. A volume-tunable-material is on the surface and fluid-support-structures are over the surface. The fluid-support-structures are partially... | 20060410 | 20110816 | 20071011 | 96241.0 | A01K1015 | 0 | BOYER, RANDY | ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01K | 2,006 | |
11,279,253 | ACCEPTED | OPTICAL DISC PLAYER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DECODING UNIT IN THE OPTICAL DISC PLAYER SYSTEM TO READ ENCODED BITSTREAM DATA FROM A BUFFER MEMORY | In a method of controlling multiple decoders in an optical disc player system to read encoded bitstream data divided into multiple sectors from a buffer memory, one of the sectors stored in the buffer memory is read according to a reading pointer associated with one of the decoders that sent out a bitstream request. Wh... | 1. A method of controlling a decoding unit in an optical disc player system to read encoded bitstream data from a buffer memory, the encoded bitstream data being divided into a plurality of sectors, each of which includes a data portion, and a header portion for indicating a bitstream type of the data portion, the deco... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The application is a continuation-in-part and claims the benefit of the copending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/376,443, which was filed on Feb. 28, 2003 and entitled “OPTICAL DISC PLAYER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DECODING UNIT IN THE OPTICAL DISC PLAYER SYSTEM TO READ EN... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to optical disc player systems and a method for controlling a decoding unit to read data from a memory device, more particularly to an optical disc player system and a method of controlling a decoding unit in the optical disc player sys... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an optical disc player system and a method of controlling a decoding unit in the optical disc player system to read encoded bitstream data from a buffer memory that can reduce the memory bandwidth requirement so as to resul... | 20060411 | 20090630 | 20060727 | 63859.0 | H04N585 | 0 | ZHAO, DAQUAN | OPTICAL DISC PLAYER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DECODING UNIT IN THE OPTICAL DISC PLAYER SYSTEM TO READ ENCODED BITSTREAM DATA FROM A BUFFER MEMORY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,006 | |
11,279,304 | ACCEPTED | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REQUESTING INITIATION OF A COMMUNICATION SESSION USING CAPABILITY CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS WITH CARD APPLICATION TOOLKIT | A means by which a list of service options may be used as capability configuration parameters to specify a card application toolkit call setup command, such as from R-UIM applications, is provided. For example, when the R-UIM application sends a call setup command to a mobile communication station, the R-UIM applicatio... | 1. An apparatus for requesting initiation of a communication session, the apparatus comprising: a processing element configured to receive a call setup command requesting initiation of a communication session; the processing element further configured to receive an ordered list of service options, each service option d... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/671,644, filed Apr. 15, 2005, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. FIELD Embodiments of the invention generally relate to wireless communication, and more particularly to systems, ter... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Wireless communication devices, such as cellular or mobile telephones and other devices capable of wireless communication, are widely used throughout the world. Single mode communication devices are typically designed to communicate with one type of wireless communication network. Examples of wir... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY <EOH>Generally described, embodiments of the invention provide an improvement over the known prior art by providing a means by which a list of service options may be used as capability configuration parameters for a call setup command, such as from R-UIM applications. For example, when the R-UIM ap... | 20060411 | 20110809 | 20061019 | 98576.0 | H04M100 | 0 | PHAM, TUAN | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REQUESTING INITIATION OF A COMMUNICATION SESSION USING CAPABILITY CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS WITH CARD APPLICATION TOOLKIT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,006 | |
11,279,321 | ACCEPTED | Boxed Frame Member and Method for Manufacture | A box-type frame member assembly, and a method for assembling the box-type frame member. A first section, having a web, a pair of flanges and a number of holes with locators, is placed onto a fixture assembly with the holes fitting onto pilots. A spacer is placed over each of the pilots and engaged with the locator of ... | 1. A box-type structural assembly comprising; a first section having a web and a pair of flanges; a second section having a web and a pair of flanges; at least one spacer positioned between the webs of the first and second sections, wherein the spacer defines a first end and a second end; and a first locator coacting w... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of frames. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of frame rails including a spacer. The frame rails may be employed in numerous applications, such as automotive vehicles. U.S. Pat. No. 2,327,585 discloses a bolt spacer or... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to the field of frames. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of frame rails including a spacer. The frame rails may be employed in numerous applications, such as automotive vehicles. U.S. Pat. No. 2,327,585 discloses a bo... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a box-type structural assembly that provides substantial benefits in terms of strength and efficiency of manufacture. The assembly includes a first section having a web and a pair of flanges, and a second section also having a web and a pair of flanges... | 20060411 | 20130716 | 20070517 | 59595.0 | E04C330 | 1 | GILBERT, WILLIAM V | BOXED FRAME MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04C | 2,006 | |
11,279,359 | ACCEPTED | SINGLE PATIENT, PERSONAL USE AIR MATTRESS HAVING A SINGLE PERIMETER SEAM | A single patient, personal use patient transfer mattress is provided including at least a substantially permanently stainable top sheet having a width, a length, and longitudinally oriented peripheral edges and a bottom sheet having the same width, the same length, longitudinally oriented peripheral edges and a plurali... | 1. A single patient, personal use transfer mattress comprising: a single use top panel having a width, a length, and longitudinally oriented peripheral edges; and a single use bottom panel having said width, said length, and longitudinally oriented peripheral edges and a plurality of perforations wherein said longitudi... | This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims priority from application Ser. No. 10/998,768, filed Nov. 22, 2004, which itself is continuation application of copending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/638,450, filed on Aug. 11, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to patient tran... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Patient handling mattresses are known in the art which include at least two flexible material sheets, that together define a plenum chamber, with at least one sheet being perforated with small pinholes over at least a central surface area, and which open up directly to the interi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a transfer mattress adapted for single use by and personal to a single patient including a single use top sheet having a width, a length, and longitudinally oriented peripheral edges and a single use bottom sheet having the same width, the same length,... | 20060411 | 20100511 | 20060727 | 76453.0 | A47C2708 | 1 | SAFAVI, MICHAEL | SINGLE PATIENT, PERSONAL USE AIR MATTRESS HAVING A SINGLE PERIMETER SEAM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A47C | 2,006 | |
11,279,370 | ACCEPTED | Adjustable Gripping Tool | A self-energizing and de-energizing adjustable gripping tool for engaging a work piece to impart work thereto includes a first element and second element connected for relative movement. The second element includes an actuation portion having a plurality of slots. The first element includes gripping elements which are ... | 1. An adjustable gripping tool for engaging a workpiece to impart work thereto, the tool comprising: (a) a first element and a second element connected for relative angular movement which generates movement of at least one gripping element; (b) the first element including a gripping portion configured to engage the wor... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of and priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 11/102,966, filed Apr. 11, 2005, which is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of and priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 10/763,489, filed Jan. 23, 2004, each of whic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>This disclosure pertains to a hand tool and more particularly, to an adjustable gripping tool which, as a result of manual operation, self-energizes, automatically configures to engage differently dimensioned and shaped work pieces and de-energizes upon release of actuating force. Various types o... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>Certain embodiments are shown in the drawings. However, it is understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the attached drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an adjustable gripping tool in acco... | 20060411 | 20100706 | 20061012 | 62912.0 | B25B1328 | 1 | GRANT, ALVIN J | ADJUSTABLE GRIPPING TOOL | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B25B | 2,006 | |
11,279,402 | ACCEPTED | Capacitive Keyboard with Non-Locking Reduced Keying Ambiguity | Keyboards, keypads and other data entry devices can suffer from a keying ambiguity problem. In a small keyboard, for example, a user's finger is likely to overlap from a desired key to onto adjacent ones. An iterative method of removing keying ambiguity from a keyboard comprising an array of capacitive keys involves me... | 1) An apparatus for supplying a unique key output from an operating key board comprising a plurality of keys when a user is proximate two or more keys thereof, the apparatus comprising: a respective sensor uniquely associated with each of the two or more keys, each of the sensors connected to supply a respective output... | This application is a continuation-in-part of the inventor's U.S. Ser. No. 11/160,885, filed on Jul. 14, 2005, which is a continuation of the inventor's U.S. Pat. No. 6,993,607, filed on Jul. 11, 2003, which claimed the priority of his U.S. provisional application 60/395,368, filed Jul. 12, 2002. Moreover, this applica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>The invention relates to method and apparatus for controlling an array of non-bistable keys, such as capacitive position sensors, and, more specifically for preventing accidental false inputs from keys adjacent to a selected key in a capacitive keyboard. Arrays of capacitive proximity... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the invention is that it may provide an iterative method of removing keying ambiguity by measuring a detected signal strength associated with each key in an array, comparing the measured signal strengths to find a maximum, determining that the key having the maximum si... | 20060412 | 20101026 | 20060831 | 89435.0 | H03K1794 | 6 | WONG, ALBERT KANG | CAPACITIVE KEYBOARD WITH NON-LOCKING REDUCED KEYING AMBIGUITY | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H03K | 2,006 | |
11,279,438 | ACCEPTED | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY | The present invention relates to an assembly with a reinforced sealing structure for its use in fuel cells and electrolyzers, comprising a membrane electrode assembly (23) and a sealing structure (S) surrounding said membrane electrode assembly (23), said sealing structure (S) comprising a gasket (G), a reinforcing mat... | 1. An assembly with a reinforced sealing structure comprising: a) a membrane electrode assembly having an outer contour; b) a sealing structure surrounding said membrane electrode assembly, comprising: i) a gasket completely covering the outer contour of the membrane electrode assembly and extended until covering the o... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) of European Patent Application No. 06380036.1 for “Membrane Electrode Assembly,” filed on Feb. 24, 2006 in the name of Pedro Sanchez Diaz, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION Th... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention falls within the scope of fuel cells and electrolyzers, and more specifically it is aimed at an assembly with an improved sealing structure. | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The author of the present invention has found, after intensive research, that placing an integrated reinforcing material in the gasket, surrounding both the membrane electrode assembly and the passages for gases, fluids, and, if applicable, clamping elements, allows solvin... | 20060412 | 20110104 | 20070830 | 58870.0 | H01M208 | 0 | LEWIS, BEN | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01M | 2,006 | |
11,279,472 | ACCEPTED | GOLF BALL | A golf ball comprises a solid core consisting of a center core and an outer core, wherein at least one of cores is made of a rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a base rubber including. 60 to 100% by weight of a polybutadiene containing at least 60% by weight of cis-1,4-bond, having a Mooney viscosity ... | 1. A golf ball comprising a solid core consisting of a center core and an outer core, wherein at least one of cores is made of a rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a base rubber including 60 to 100% by weight of a polybutadiene containing at least 60% by weight of cis-1,4-bond, having a Mooney viscosi... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation-in-part of copending application Ser. No. 10/423,050 filed on Apr. 25, 2003, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a golf ball which is endowed with good resilienc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a golf ball which is endowed with good resilience characteristics and satisfactory flight performance due to improvements in a rubber composition of which the solid core or the like is formed. To confer golf balls with outstanding resilience characterist... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the invention is to provide a golf ball which is improved in productivity due to reduced vulcanization time and exhibits excellent resilience and good flight performance. Making extensive investigations to achieve the above object, the inventor has found that in the cas... | 20060412 | 20070605 | 20061026 | 76969.0 | A63B3704 | 0 | GORDEN, RAEANN | GOLF BALL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,006 | |
11,279,558 | ACCEPTED | VOLTAGE CONTROLLER IMPLEMENTED IN A LOW OPERATION VOLTAGE DEVICE | When a low operation voltage device is idle and a voltage of an external power supply is larger than a predetermined voltage, a transistor with a high threshold voltage is turned on to provide electric power to the low operation voltage device. When the low operation voltage device is operating and the voltage of the e... | 1. A voltage controller comprising: a first transistor with a first threshold voltage, the first transistor having a drain coupled to a voltage source and a source coupled to a voltage input of a low operation voltage device; a second transistor with a second threshold voltage smaller than the first threshold voltage o... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a voltage controller, and more particularly, to a voltage controller implemented in a low operation voltage device. 2. Description of the Prior Art Generally, an operating voltage of a low operation voltage device is smaller than a p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a voltage controller, and more particularly, to a voltage controller implemented in a low operation voltage device. 2. Description of the Prior Art Generally, an operating voltage of a low operation voltage device is smal... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The claimed invention provides a voltage controller comprising a first transistor with a first threshold voltage, a second transistor with a second threshold voltage, a first logic circuit, and a second logic circuit. The first transistor has a drain coupled to a voltage source, and... | 20060412 | 20080610 | 20070705 | 63872.0 | H02H300 | 0 | DEBERADINIS, ROBERT L | VOLTAGE CONTROLLER IMPLEMENTED IN A LOW OPERATION VOLTAGE DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02H | 2,006 | |
11,279,673 | ACCEPTED | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING AN ELECTRIC SWITCHING DEVICE WITH LOCKING DEVICE | The present invention relates to an actuation device (1) of an electric switching device. This actuation device comprises a body (10) onto which is mounted a rotary control handle (2) and a device for locking the rotation of the control handle (2) making it possible to lock the control handle when the latter is in the ... | 1. Actuation device (1) for an electric switching device comprising a body (10) onto which is mounted a rotary control handle (2) and a device for locking the rotation of the control handle (2), said locking device comprising: a locking member (21) that can move in translation along a main axis (A) between a position i... | The present invention relates to an actuation device for an electric switching device. The invention relates also to an electric switching device incorporating such an actuation device. The actuation device is, for example, slaved to the electric switching device. For security reasons, it must be possible to lock the c... | 20060413 | 20070605 | 20061214 | 75036.0 | H01H928 | 0 | FRIEDHOFER, MICHAEL A | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING AN ELECTRIC SWITCHING DEVICE WITH LOCKING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01H | 2,006 | |||
11,279,712 | ACCEPTED | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEAD, SYSTEM, AND METHOD | In one embodiment, a paddle lead comprises: a plurality of stimulating electrode contacts disposed, the plurality of stimulation electrode contacts being adapted to allow the stimulation paddle to flex transversely about a longitudinal axis; wherein the plurality of stimulation electrode contacts are arranged in at lea... | 1. A paddle lead for implantation within the body of a patient for delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation energy to target spinal cord tissue of the patient, the paddle lead comprising: a plurality of stimulating electrode contacts disposed on a first side of a stimulation paddle of the stimulation lead, the plu... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/671,977, filed Apr. 14, 2005, entitled “ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEAD, SYSTEM, AND METHOD,” which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present application is generally related to electrical stimu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Electrical energy may be applied to a person's spinal cord to treat a variety of clinical conditions, such as chronic pain. For example, electrical energy may be applied to the spinal cord to cause a subjective sensation of numbness or tingling in an affected region of the body, known as “paresth... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The electrical stimulation lead, system, and method of some embodiments of the invention may reduce or eliminate certain problems and disadvantages associated with prior techniques for electrically stimulating spinal cord tissue. According to one aspect, an electrical stimulation portion adapted for... | 20060413 | 20091013 | 20070315 | 69711.0 | A61N105 | 0 | BOCKELMAN, MARK | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEAD, SYSTEM, AND METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,006 | |
11,279,729 | ACCEPTED | LIGHT DEVICE | A light device (10, 30) is described which comprises a first portion (12) configured so as to partially define a housing, the first portion (12) being arranged so as to at least partially pass light therethrough and the first portion (12) including first electrical contacts (46, 48) and a first locking device (50), a l... | 1. A light device comprising: a first portion configured so as to partially define a housing, the first portion being arranged so as to at least partially pass light therethrough and the first portion including first electrical contacts and a first locking device; a light emitting element disposed in the first portion ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This invention is a Continuation-In-Part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/057,077, filed on Feb. 11, 2005, which claims priority to Australian Patent Application No. 2004900700, filed on Feb. 13, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a light d... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is known to provide a light device which includes a light source in the form of one or more LEDs, batteries arranged to supply power to the LEDs, and a control unit arranged to cause the LEDs to emit light which flickers. In one such prior art light device, the LEDs are dispos... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a light device comprising: a first portion configured so as to partially define a housing, the first portion being arranged so as to at least partially pass light therethrough and the first portion includi... | 20060413 | 20080527 | 20061214 | 98727.0 | F21V2100 | 6 | SEMBER, THOMAS M | LIGHT DEVICE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,006 | |
11,279,790 | ACCEPTED | Underground Mining Machine | The underground mining machine (10) according to the invention in known manner comprises a machine body (13) movable along a working face (11) and with at least one cutting and rolling unit (14) connected to the machine body by an extension arm (15) and drivable via a gear arrangement (17) mounted in the extension arm ... | 1. An underground mining machine comprising a machine body movable along a working face and at least one cutting and rolling unit connected to the machine body via an extension arm and drivable by a gear arrangement in the extension arm by a drive disposed on the machine body, in which the gear arrangement comprises a ... | The present invention relates to an underground mining machine comprising a machine body movable along a working face and at least one cutting and rolling unit connected to the machine body by an extension arm and drivable via a gear arrangement in the extension arm by a drive disposed on the machine body. A mining mac... | 20060414 | 20080401 | 20061019 | 73974.0 | E21C2702 | 0 | KRECK, JANINE MUIR | UNDERGROUND MINING MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21C | 2,006 | |||
11,279,814 | ACCEPTED | Structure Preventing the Use of an Unauthorized Circuit Board | A toner cartridge prevents piggybacking of an unauthorized circuit board over an authorized circuit board. The body of the cartridge includes a flat mounting surface adapted to receive a first circuit board formed in a vertical wall of the waste bin. An upper blocking member extends from a point just above the flat mou... | 1. A toner cartridge adapted to fit within a toner cartridge-receiving cavity of a printer, comprising: a waste bin; a flat mounting surface adapted to receive a first circuit board; and a blocking structure that prevents placement of a replacement circuit board into overlying relation to said first circuit board. 2. T... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED DISCLOSURE This disclosure is a divisional application claiming the benefit of the filing date of pending U.S. patent application entitled: “Removable Toner Cartridge Universal Adapter,” by the same inventor, filed on Dec. 19, 2003, bearing Ser. No. 10/742,323. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the invention This invention relates, generally, to toner cartridges. More particularly, it relates to a toner cartridge that fits a large plurality of printers of differing brands and models. 2. Description of the prior art Printer manufacturers such as IBM, Lexmark,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The long-standing but heretofore unfulfilled need for a toner cartridge that is adapted to engage a large number of printers made by different manufacturers and which also includes improvements that overcome the limitations of prior art toner cartridges is now met by a new, useful, ... | 20060414 | 20060926 | 20060713 | 95987.0 | G03G1508 | 2 | BRASE, SANDRA L | STRUCTURE PREVENTING THE USE OF AN UNAUTHORIZED CIRCUIT BOARD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G03G | 2,006 | |
11,279,819 | ACCEPTED | Toner Cartridge Having a Collapsible Actuating Structure | An actuating structure formed in a toner cartridge adapted to actuate a physical sensor inside the printer which activates the printer when the door is closed. The actuating structure is displaced when the cartridge is inserted in printers that do not use a physical sensor in that location. Accordingly, the toner cartr... | 1. A toner cartridge adapted to fit within a toner cartridge-receiving cavity of a printer, comprising: a waste bin; a hopper; and a displaceable actuating structure positioned to actuate a physical sensor adapted to activate said printer when the cartridge is inserted in said printer and the printer door is closed; wh... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part claiming the benefit of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/742,323 filed Dec. 19, 2003, and Ser. No. 10/907,470 filed Apr. 1, 2005, which are fully incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present inv... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates, generally, to a toner cartridge capable of use in a plurality of printers. Specifically, the present invention relates to an actuating structure capable of use in printers equipped with, and without, a micro-switch mechanism on the printer door. Pri... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>A micro-switch actuating structure formed in a toner cartridge adapted to actuate a micro-switch inside the printer which activates the printer when the door is closed. The actuating structure is displaced when the cartridge is inserted in printers that do not use a physical sensor in t... | 20060414 | 20081104 | 20060713 | 95987.0 | G03G1508 | 2 | BRASE, SANDRA L | TONER CARTRIDGE HAVING A COLLAPSIBLE ACTUATING STRUCTURE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G03G | 2,006 | |
11,279,903 | ACCEPTED | MATCH SENSING CIRCUIT FOR A CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY DEVICE | A Content Addressable Memory (CAM) device with an improved match sensing circuit is provided. The CAM is provided with a dummy cell and a respective dummy match line, as well as a reference dummy match line. The dummy match line is designed to be evaluated after all other cell match lines. The reference dummy match lin... | 1. A content addressable memory (CAM) array comprising: a plurality of memory cells for storing data; respective search lines for loading search data into the array for comparison with the data in the memory cells; respective match lines for providing match data relating to the result of the comparison of the data and ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to Content Addressable Memory devices, and in particular, to sensing circuitry therefor. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Content Addressable Memory (CAM) devices are searchable memory devices that are used in applications that require high-speed searching. Such applicati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Content Addressable Memory (CAM) devices are searchable memory devices that are used in applications that require high-speed searching. Such applications include packet forwarding and packet classification in Internet routers, data compression applications and neural networks. CA... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a content addressable memory (CAM) array including a plurality of memory cells for storing data; respective search lines for loading search data into the array for comparison with the data in the memory cells; respe... | 20060417 | 20080513 | 20071018 | 96665.0 | G11C1500 | 0 | WENDLER, ERIC J | MATCH SENSING CIRCUIT FOR A CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G11C | 2,006 | |
11,279,912 | ACCEPTED | System and Method for Providing Secure Identification Solutions | The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification device, an identification mechanism (e.g.... | 1. A system of verifying registration information of a vehicle, comprising: a radio frequency device comprising a radio frequency antenna and a chip, the chip comprising a memory; a security key, wherein access to the memory is based on the security key; and a license plate incorporating the radio frequency device. 2. ... | This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/615,026 filed on Jul. 9, 2003 which claims priority to provisional application 60/394,241, filed Jul. 9, 2002 including the specification, claims, drawings and summary. This application also incorporates by reference U.S. patent appli... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to a system and method for providing secure identification solutions, and specifically to a system and method for verifying and tracking identification information. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a method and system for verifying and tracking identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for delivering security solutions is provided that includes at least one of the following: a radio frequency (RF) identification devic... | 20060417 | 20100302 | 20080424 | 74058.0 | G08B108 | 2 | TRIEU, VAN THANH | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECURE IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,006 | |
11,280,009 | ACCEPTED | Coatings for gemstones and other decorative objects | The invention provides a decorative object comprising a transparent or translucent substrate having a body and at least one surface bearing a thin film coating. The coating imparts in the substrate a body color that appears substantially constant at different angles of observation. This body color is imparted in the su... | 1. A gemstone having a body with a pavilion bearing a coating that serves as an absorber of certain visible radiation frequencies to provide color so as to impart in the gemstone a desired uniform body color that does not substantially change in hue when viewed at different angles of observation, wherein said coating i... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/288,401, filed Nov. 4, 2002, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention provides coatings for gemstones and other decorative objects. More particularly... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention relates to methods of altering the appearance of decorative objects, such as gemstones, by coating the decorative objects with thin film coatings that provide color via optical absorption to improve the appearance of the objects. A number of processes have been deve... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In certain embodiments, the invention provides a coated decorative object comprising a transparent or translucent substrate having a body and at least one surface bearing a sputtered coating that imparts in the substrate a desired body color that appears substantially constant at di... | 20051116 | 20061121 | 20060330 | 59932.0 | A44C1700 | 1 | LAVINDER, JACK W | COATINGS FOR GEMSTONES AND OTHER DECORATIVE OBJECTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A44C | 2,005 | |
11,280,492 | ACCEPTED | Composite panel trailer sidewall with additional logistics slots | The improved composite panel trailer sidewall of the present invention provides a recessed groove or a pair of recessed grooves on the interior of the panel that are spaced apart from the edges of the panel. Slots are cut in the composite panel in the recessed groove or between the recessed grooves. An interior vertica... | 1. A composite panel for use in the construction of a cargo container sidewall, the composite panel comprising: an inner core material; an outer metal skin covering the inner core material; an inner metal skin covering the inner core material; a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge parallel... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the sidewall construction for a cargo container, and more particularly to a composite panel trailer sidewall that provides additional logistics slots for securing cargo in the trailer. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Designers of cargo containers have long f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Designers of cargo containers have long faced many related challenges in the design of container sidewalls. First, the structural integrity of the overall container depends on the rigidity and strength of the sidewalls. Second, the sidewalls are optimally light in weight to reduc... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The composite panel container sidewall construction of the present invention provides additional interior logistics slots in the sidewalls of the container for securing cargo loaded into the container. These additional interior logistics slots are provided by a vertical support that... | 20051116 | 20100427 | 20070517 | 94390.0 | B61D4500 | 0 | GORDON, STEPHEN T | COMPOSITE PANEL TRAILER SIDEWALL WITH ADDITIONAL LOGISTICS SLOTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B61D | 2,005 | |
11,280,601 | ACCEPTED | Thumb drive with retractable USB connector | A thumb drive has an on-board memory for storing digital information, a male USB connector coupled to the on-board memory for connecting to a USB port of a computer appliance, and an extension/retraction mechanism coupled to the connector and on-board memory for extending the connector from an enclosure of the drive an... | 1-19. (canceled) 20. A thumb drive comprising: a housing enclosure; on-board memory within the housing enclosure for storing digital information; a male USB connector coupled to the on-board memory, constrained to translate from a position within the housing enclosure to a position outside the housing enclosure and spr... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS The present application claims priority to provisional application No. 60/528,645 filed Dec. 12, 2003 which is incorporated in its entirety by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is in the field of computer mass storage devices, and pertains more particularly to ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the computer arts there continues to be motivation for increased density and ease-of-use in mass storage devices. A solid state device known now in the art as a thumb drive was relatively recently introduced advancing the standard for both density and ease-of-use, and such hot... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In an embodiment of the invention a thumb drive is provided, comprising on-board memory for storing digital information, a male USB connector coupled to the on-board memory for connecting to a USB port of a computer appliance, and an extension/retraction mechanism coupled to the con... | 20051115 | 20060815 | 20060406 | 59121.0 | H01R1344 | 7 | NGUYEN, PHUONG CHI THI | THUMB DRIVE WITH RETRACTABLE USB CONNECTOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,280,700 | ACCEPTED | System and method for creating and manipulating information containers with dynamic registers | A search query may be run against a plurality of container registers encapsulated and logically defined in a plurality of containers to identify one or more container registers responsive to the search query. Thereafter, a list characterizing the identified containers may be provided. Related methods, apparatus, comput... | 1. A method comprising: receiving a search query; searching container registers encapsulated and logically defined in a plurality of containers to identify one or more containers responsive to the search query; and providing a list characterizing the identified containers. 2. A method as in claim 1, when the received s... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/284,113, entitled System And Method For Creating And Manipulating Information Containers With Dynamic Registers, filed on Apr. 7, 1999, which is incorporated herein in its entirety, and claims the be... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to computer systems in a multi-user mainframe or mini computer system, a client server network, or in local, wide area or public networks, and in particular, to computer networks for creating and manipulating infor... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a system and methods for manufacturing information on, upgrading the utility of, and developing intelligence in, a computer or digital network, local, wide area, public, corporate, or digital-based, supported, or enhanced physical media form or public or pub... | 20051114 | 20100420 | 20060608 | 58214.0 | G06F1730 | 18 | NGUYEN, CAM LINH T | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MANIPULATING INFORMATION CONTAINERS WITH DYNAMIC REGISTERS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,280,725 | ACCEPTED | Compressed audio information | Compressed entertainment content such as audio or video or both includes additional aspects and operations associated their way. The compressed audio may be used to signal computers such as a telephone or reminder for an appointment. A melody line may be extracted from the audio, or the audio may be used exactly as it ... | 1. A system, comprising: a communication device, having portable computer-driven part, accessing a file system that that includes a plurality of files, each file being representative of a compressed version of a sound, and collectively having the capability of accessing any of said plurality of sounds, said portable co... | This is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/064,711, filed Aug. 8, 2002, which is herewith incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND Audio and video information may be compressed to remove redundancy within the information. This allows the information to be stored using less memory. It is common to store audio as ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Audio and video information may be compressed to remove redundancy within the information. This allows the information to be stored using less memory. It is common to store audio as MP3 format which uses a reduced amount of memory. The advantage of storing the information is in this way is that a... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention teaches such applications which are made possible by the form of compressed information. According to an embodiment, extra information is stored within the compressed information. This extra information may be information that is associated with the information, or may be encry... | 20051116 | 20070821 | 20060413 | 58820.0 | H04M300 | 4 | D AGOSTA, STEPHEN M | COMMUNICATION DEVICE THAT COMMUNICATES EVENTS USING COMPRESSED AUDIO INFORMATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,280,790 | ACCEPTED | Freestanding pet barrier | A self-supporting pet barrier comprising a front panel and two side panels, each panel having floor-contacting surfaces preferably to which a friction reducing substance has been applied is disclosed. The front and side panels preferably are attached so that the side panels can be positioned from generally perpendicula... | 1. A self-supporting pet barrier, comprising: a front panel which comprises a top horizontal member, a bottom horizontal member comprising a floor-contacting surface, and two flanking vertical members attached to, and extending between, said top and bottom horizontal members, each of said flanking vertical members furt... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Patent Application Serial No. 2004-338416, entitled Freestanding Pet Gate, filed with the Japan Patent Office on Nov. 24, 2004, under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDE... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>When keeping pets indoor, there are often areas from which it is desired to restrict access by pets such as, for example, a kitchen, entry area, or other room. Indoor barriers or fences to prevent pets from entering such areas have been reported. In general, an indoor fence has a... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a perspective view, viewed from the front, of a freestanding pet barrier according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is also a perspective view, viewed from the front, of a freestanding pet barrier according to an embodiment of the present inventio... | 20051116 | 20090804 | 20060525 | 71744.0 | A01K103 | 2 | BARLOW, MONICA L | FREESTANDING PET BARRIER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01K | 2,005 | |
11,281,073 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of impact forces for sweatbands | A sweatband designed to be worn on a user for usage in a variety of sporting activities. The sweatband comprises inserts for the purpose of protecting the user, which may be permanently placed or removable. In the preferred mode, the inserts are polymeric and function to absorb and dissipate impact forces with which th... | 1. An apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of forces for sweatbands comprising: a soft, pliable sweatband of a generally annular configuration, the sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion, at least one insert placed within the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and posit... | This application is a continuation in part of application Ser. No. 10/225,866, filed by the present Applicant, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,675,395. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a sweatband for sporting activities that is designed to absorb both perspiration and impact forces. T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a sweatband for sporting activities that is designed to absorb both perspiration and impact forces. The sweatband may be worn on the head, including under a pre-existing helmet, and may also be worn on the lower legs, upper legs,... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is an improved, protective sweatband designed to be worn on the head, upper legs, lower legs, or wrists and forearms of a user In the preferred mode, the invention is worn on the head of a user engaged in activities such as soccer, now the most popular team spo... | 20051117 | 20070626 | 20060330 | 96203.0 | A42B300 | 1 | WELCH, GARY L | APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING ABSORPTION AND DISSIPATION OF IMPACT FORCES FOR SWEATBANDS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A42B | 2,005 | |
11,281,184 | ACCEPTED | Method, system and memory controller utilizing adjustable write data delay settings | A method, system and memory controller that uses adjustable write data delay settings. The memory controller includes control transmit circuitry, data transmit circuitry and timing circuitry. The control circuitry transmits a control signal to multiple memory devices via a shared control signal path. The data transmit ... | 1. A system comprising: a first memory device and a second memory device; a first signal line coupled to the first memory device, the first signal line to provide first data, associated with a write command, to the first memory device; a second signal line coupled to the second memory device, the second signal line to ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/219,096 filed Sep. 1, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/094,137 filed Mar. 31, 2005, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/732,533 filed Dec. 11, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>As computers and data processing equipment have grown in capability, users have developed applications that place increasing demands on the equipment. Thus, there is a continually increasing need to process more information in a given amount of time. One way to process more information in a given... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a memory system having a single rank of memory components with which an embodiment of the invention may be implemented. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating clocking details for one slice of a rank of memory components of a memory sy... | 20051115 | 20070424 | 20060330 | 97898.0 | G06F1300 | 2 | NGUYEN, THAN VINH | METHOD, SYSTEM AND MEMORY CONTROLLER UTILIZING ADJUSTABLE WRITE DATA DELAY SETTINGS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,281,254 | ACCEPTED | Methods and apparatus for providing high speed connectivity to a hotel environment | Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated t... | 1. A method for restricting access to content on network having a plurality of users associated therewith, comprising: associating a group identification tag with selected ones of the plurality of users thereby identifying the selected users as members of a specific group; providing the content on the network; and rest... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 120 and is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/746,275 filed Dec. 23, 2003 (Attorney Docket No. STSNP001D1) which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/256,719 filed Feb. 24, 1999 (Attorney Docket No. STS... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to network communications and, more specifically, to providing high speed Internet access to users in hotel environments. Any business traveler who relies on network communications to maintain contact with clients and the home office appreciates the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided which make use of existing hotel wiring infrastructures to provide secure, high speed data and Internet access to each of the guest rooms in a hotel property. Specific implementations of the technology described ... | 20051116 | 20090825 | 20060824 | 67921.0 | H04L1216 | 2 | PATEL, AJIT | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO A HOTEL ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,281,359 | ACCEPTED | Slip-on horse boot with replaceable pastern gaiter | A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) for a hoof and a gaiter (22) for the pastern. The shell has a sole (14), an upper (16), a tongue (18), and an elastic strap (60) for tightening the upper and the tongue around the hoof of a horse. The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the upper so as to extend around the rear... | 1. A horse boot comprising: a shell that includes a sole, an upper, and a tongue; a replaceable gaiter attached to the upper of the shell; and a restraining mechanism for strapping the shell of the boot on a hoof of a horse; wherein the gaiter includes a mounting section for releasable connection of the gaiter to a hee... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based on provisional application No. 60/635,588, filed Dec. 13, 2004, and a continuation-in-part of pending Ser. No. 10/948,584, filed Sep. 23, 2004, which claims the benefit of provisional application No. 60/506,243 and is a continuation-in-part of pending Ser. No.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to boots for horses and, in particular, to a buckle-free horse boot. 2. Description of the Prior Art Horse boots represent one of many types of protective gear for horses. In particular, boots are used to protect the hooves and fetl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention expands the protective function of the gaiter disclosed in the copending to also provide a reliable anchor for the rear portion of the boot on the hoof of the horse. Such a gaiter is then combined with a novel restraining device consisting of an elastic strap straddlin... | 20051117 | 20081209 | 20060330 | 62214.0 | B68C500 | 1 | NGUYEN, SON T | SLIP-ON HORSE BOOT WITH REPLACEABLE PASTERN GAITER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B68C | 2,005 | |
11,281,455 | ACCEPTED | Method and device for dispensing a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material | A method and device for dispensing a predetermined or measured amount of a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material includes a housing with a plurality of chambers in communication with each other. A plurality of valves are provided for opening or restricting the flow bet... | 1. A device for dispensing a predetermined amount of a fertilizer or the like material, comprising: a) a housing including a plurality of chambers in communication with each other; b) a plurality of valves for opening or restricting the flow of a material between said chambers; c) a first of said chambers comprising a ... | FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is generally directed to applying fertilizers, and more particularly to a method and device for dispensing a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material above or below a soil surface in both container-grown and fiel... | <SOH> FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is generally directed to applying fertilizers, and more particularly to a method and device for dispensing a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material above or below a soil surface in both container-gr... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a method and device for dispensing a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material which overcome the drawbacks associated with conventional devices or techniques. Another object ... | 20051118 | 20090804 | 20070524 | 99684.0 | A01C502 | 0 | NOVOSAD, CHRISTOPHER J | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FERTILIZER, PESTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, HERBICIDE, INSECTICIDE, CHEMICAL, OR THE LIKE MATERIAL | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01C | 2,005 | |
11,281,559 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for ensuring that a train does not pass an improperly configured device | A train control system includes a positioning system and consults a database to determine when the train is approaching a configurable device such as a switch or grade crossing gate. The system continuously interrogates the device to determine its status as the train approaches the device, and forces an engineer/conduc... | 1. A system for controlling a train, the system comprising: a control unit located on a train, the control unit including a memory, the memory having stored therein an identifier associated with a configurable device of interest being approached by the train; and a transceiver, the transceiver being located on the trai... | This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/267,959, filed Oct. 10, 2002. The entirety of which is herein incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to railroads generally, and more particularly to a method and system for ensuring... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to railroads generally, and more particularly to a method and system for ensuring that a train does not pass a device such as a grade crossing gate or a track switch when that device is not properly configured. 2. Discussion of the ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention meets the aforementioned need to a great extent by providing a computerized train control system in which a control module determines a position of a train using a positioning system such as a global positioning system (GPS), consults a database to determine wh... | 20051118 | 20070626 | 20060413 | 67248.0 | G05D100 | 1 | BEHNCKE, CHRISTINE M | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENSURING THAT A TRAIN DOES NOT PASS AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G05D | 2,005 | |
11,281,566 | ACCEPTED | Devices, systems and methods for material fixation | Devices, systems and methods for fixation of tendon to bone are described. An exemplary surgical implant is a modified bone anchor that is able to grasp the tendon and hold it firmly in a bone tunnel. Once deployed, the anchor delivers lateral compression to the tendon, providing direct tendon to bone compression to fa... | 1. A device for connecting a soft material to a hard material, the device comprising: a substantially non-cylindrical anchor that secures soft material thereto, the anchor adapted to stably attach to a hard material. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the soft material is a tendon and the hard material is a bone. 3. The... | This U.S. Utility Patent Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/628,774, filed Nov. 18, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/671,510, filed Apr. 15, 2005, the contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety into this disclosur... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to devices, systems and methods for material fixation. More specifically, the present invention relates to a technique that can be used to firmly hold a soft tissue or graft against bone tissue within a bone tunnel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides techniques for direct soft material to hard material fixation. As shown and explained throughout the present disclosure, frequent use is made of a tendon that is to be attached to a bone as an example. However, such a tendon-bone example is used throug... | 20051118 | 20100126 | 20060713 | 88077.0 | A61B1758 | 1 | PHILOGENE, PEDRO | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,281,711 | ACCEPTED | Patient fluid line access valve antimicrobial cap/cleaner | Cap and cleaning devices antiseptically maintain patient fluid line access valves to minimize the risk of infection via catheters. The devices have a cap that may contain a dry pad impregnated with an antimicrobial agent. The cap covers the access portion of the access valve when not in use. The devices have a hood tha... | 1. A device for antiseptically maintaining a patient fluid line access valve, the device comprising: a housing for covering an access portion of the access valve; and a pad within the housing for contacting an access portion of the access valve to reduce the amount of microbes on the access portion. 2. The device of cl... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Catheter-related bloodstream infections are caused by bacteria/fungi in patients with intravascular catheters. These infections are an important cause of illness and excess medical costs, as approximately 80,000 catheter-related bloodstream infections occur in U.S. intensive care units each ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Catheter-related bloodstream infections are caused by bacteria/fungi in patients with intravascular catheters. These infections are an important cause of illness and excess medical costs, as approximately 80,000 catheter-related bloodstream infections occur in U.S. intensive care... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a device for antiseptically maintaining a patient fluid line access valve. The device includes a housing for covering the access portion of the access valve. A pad within the housing contacts the surface of the access portion of the access valve prior ... | 20051117 | 20140603 | 20070517 | 65173.0 | A61M3910 | 6 | GILBERT, ANDREW M | Patient fluid line access valve antimicrobial cap/cleaner | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61M | 2,005 | |
11,281,964 | ACCEPTED | System, method and computer program product for adding voice activation and voice control to a media player | A media player system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, an utterance is received. A command for a media player is then generated based on the utterance. Such command is utilized for providing wireless control of the media player. | 1. A method, comprising, receiving an utterance; and generating a command for a media player based on the utterance; wherein the command provides wireless control of the media player. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the utterance is received via an assembly connected to the media player. 3. The method of claim 2, whe... | RELATED APPLICATION(S) The present application claims priority of a provisional application filed Jul. 11, 2005 under Ser. No. 60/698,595, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes. BACKGROUND AND FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to media players, and more particular... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to media players, and more particularly to controlling media players. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A media player system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, an utterance is received. A command for a media player is then generated based on the utterance. Such command is utilized for providing wireless control of the media player. | 20051116 | 20080909 | 20070111 | 92111.0 | G10L1700 | 2 | LERNER, MARTIN | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ADDING VOICE ACTIVATION AND VOICE CONTROL TO A MEDIA PLAYER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10L | 2,005 | |
11,282,175 | ACCEPTED | Cryptographic serial ATA apparatus and method | A cryptographic Serial ATA (SATA) apparatus comprises a main controller, a SATA device protocol stack, a SATA host protocol stack, and a cryptographic engine. The cryptographic engine is operatively coupled between the main controller and the SATA device and host protocol stacks and configured to provide high-speed cry... | 1. A cryptographic apparatus, comprising: a main controller; at least one protocol stack adapted for differential signaling; and at least one cryptographic engine operatively coupled between said main controller and said at least one protocol stack and configured to provide high-speed cryptographic processing. 2. A cry... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This utility patent application is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/635,833, filed Aug. 6, 2003, published on Jun. 3, 2004 under US 2004/0107340 A1, which is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/704,769, filed ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The Serial ATA (“SATA”) specification is intended as a high-speed replacement for parallel ATA. Three different speed generations are defined by the SATA specification, namely Generation 1 operating at a transfer rate of 1.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps), Generation 2 operating at 3... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Some embodiments disclosed herein are generally directed to a cryptographic Serial ATA apparatus. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the cryptographic Serial ATA apparatus comprises a main controller, at least one protocol stack adapted for differential signalin... | 20051118 | 20110301 | 20060601 | 98704.0 | G06F1214 | 2 | CALLAHAN, PAUL E | CRYPTOGRAPHIC SERIAL ATA APPARATUS AND METHOD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,283,083 | ACCEPTED | Method of making an X-Y axis dual-mass tuning fork gyroscope with vertically integrated electronics and wafer-scale hermetic packaging | A dual-axis sensor for measuring X and Y components of angular velocity in an X-Y sensor plane is provided. The dual-axis sensor includes a first subsensor for measuring the X component of angular velocity, and a second subsensor for measuring the Y component of angular velocity. The first subsensor and the second subs... | 1. A dual-axis sensor for measuring X and Y components of angular velocity in an X-Y sensor plane, the dual-axis sensor comprising: a first subsensor for measuring the X component of angular velocity; and a second subsensor for measuring the Y component of angular velocity, wherein the first subsensor for measuring the... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation In-Part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/193,127, entitled “Method of Making an X-Y Axis Dual-Mass Tuning Fork Gyroscope with Vertically Integrated Electronics and Wafer-Scale Hermetic Packaging”, filed Jul. 28, 2005, which is a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Sensing of angular velocity is frequently performed using an inertial sensor. Inertial angular velocity sensors broadly function by driving the sensor into a first motion and measuring a second motion of the sensor that is responsive to both the first motion and the angular velocity to be sensed.... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In general, in one aspect, this specification describes a dual-axis sensor for measuring X and Y components of angular velocity in an X-Y sensor plane. The dual-axis sensor includes a first subsensor for measuring the X component of angular velocity, and a second subsensor for measuring the Y compon... | 20051118 | 20081202 | 20061005 | 69820.0 | G01P904 | 1 | KWOK, HELEN C | METHOD OF MAKING AN X-Y AXIS DUAL-MASS TUNING FORK GYROSCOPE WITH VERTICALLY INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS AND WAFER-SCALE HERMETIC PACKAGING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G01P | 2,005 | |
11,283,394 | ACCEPTED | Digitizer using plural capture methods to image features of 3-D objects | A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fi... | 1. A method comprising: capturing a first two-dimensional image of an object; causing a relative motion between the object and a field of view of a capturing device to expose a different aspect of the object to the capturing device; capturing a second two-dimensional image of the object; deriving a first three-dimensio... | This is a continuation of pending patent application, Ser. No. 10/664,232, filed on Sep. 17,2003, entitled THREE DIMENSIONAL DIGITIZER USING MULTIPLE METHODS, which is a divisional of issued U.S. Pat. No. 6,639,684, issued on Oct. 28, 2003, entitled DIGITIZER USING INTENSITY GRADIENT TO IMAGE FEATURES OF THREE-DIMENSIO... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an image capture device. More specifically, the invention relates to a low-cost three-dimensional digitizer. 2. Background There are four broad categories of non-contact three-dimensional digitizers. The first category is referred to as silhouett... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The invention is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily ... | 20051118 | 20100209 | 20060406 | 59895.0 | G01B1124 | 2 | VALENTIN II, JUAN D | DIGITIZER USING PLURAL CAPTURE METHODS TO IMAGE FEATURES OF 3-D OBJECTS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G01B | 2,005 | |
11,283,891 | ACCEPTED | Computerized system and method for policy-based content filtering | Firewalls and other filtering gateways have become common security devices for improving computer network security. As more features and functionality are added to these devices they become quite complex to configure. By associating configuration schemes with firewall policies, configuration can be simplified without c... | 1. A computer-implemented method for processing network content, the method comprising: a. receiving an incoming network connection, the incoming connection being characterized by a source network address, a destination network address and a network service protocol; b. determining the network service protocol of the i... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to network security and more specifically to network content processing using a firewall. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART Security threats have evolved dramatically over the past 10 years, moving from network-level, connection-oriented attacks to application... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to network security and more specifically to network content processing using a firewall. | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to methods and systems that substantially obviate one or more of the above and other problems associated with conventional techniques for configuring firewalls to filter and/or otherwise process network content. One aspect of the inventive concept i... | 20051122 | 20110621 | 20070524 | 81891.0 | G06F1516 | 1 | ARMOUCHE, HADI S | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POLICY-BASED CONTENT FILTERING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,283,916 | ACCEPTED | Coiled tubing wellbore cleanout | A method and apparatus for substantially cleaning fill from a borehole is described variously including running a coiled tubing assembly into the wellbore, creating a fluid vortex by circulating cleaning fluid through the coiled tubing, and pulling the coiled tubing and coiled tubing assembly out of the hole at a speed... | 1. A method of cleaning fill from a wellbore comprising: creating a transiently occurring and localized slurry of particulate solids while circulating a cleanout fluid in a coiled tubing in the wellbore; and determining a POOH speed for the coiled tubing in the wellbore whereby the particulate solids in the wellbore ar... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/120,803, entitled “Coiled Tubing Wellbore Cleanout,” filed May 2, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. ______, issued ______, incorporated by reference herein, which is a continuation application of ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Solutions exist to an analogous problem in a related field, the problem of cuttings beds in the field of coiled tubing drilling in deviated wells, a field employing different equipment in different circumstances. The solutions are similar but have important distinctions with rega... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one preferred embodiment the invention includes a method for cleaning fill from a borehole comprising disturbing particulate solids by running in hole, in typical cases through substantial fill, with a coiled tubing assembly while circulating at least one cleanout fluid through a... | 20051121 | 20080527 | 20060518 | 92674.0 | B08B900 | 1 | WATSON, JOY L | COILED TUBING WELLBORE CLEANOUT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B08B | 2,005 | |
11,284,476 | ACCEPTED | Eyeglass with MP3 player | Disclosed is an eyewear retention system, which may include any of a variety of electronics, including telecommunications receivers, transmitters, electronic storage devices, and head-up display driving circuitry. | 1. An MP3 storage enabled eyeglass, comprising: an eyeglass frame, adapted to be carried by the head of a wearer; at least one lens carried by the eyeglass frame in an orientation such that the at least one lens is in the path of the wearer's field of view; an MP3 format memory device carried inside of the eyeglass fra... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/004,543 filed Dec. 4, 2001 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/585,593 filed Jun. 2, 2000, entitled Eyewear Retention System Extending Across the Top of a Wearer's Head. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The prese... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to an over the head retention system which avoids contact with the lateral sides of the head while retaining eyewear in the wearer's field of view, and/or which provides a platform for supporting any of a variety o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an eyewear retention system. The system comprises an eyewear support, having an elongate arcuate frame. The frame comprises a frontal end and an occipital end, dimensioned to extend across the top of the head ... | 20051122 | 20070522 | 20060406 | 67162.0 | G02C500 | 5 | DANG, HUNG XUAN | EYEGLASS WITH MP3 PLAYER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G02C | 2,005 | |
11,284,646 | ACCEPTED | Rinseable splash shield and method of use | The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned over the opening of the vessel. After the material within the vessel is mixed by a mixing element, the ... | 1-17. (canceled) 18. On a mixing machine for mixing a liquid contained in a vessel having an opening, the mixing machine of a type including a holder for receiving the vessel and a rotatable mixing element extendable into the vessel for mixing the contents of the vessel, the improvement comprising: a splash shield carr... | PRIORITY This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/426,622, filed Nov. 15, 2002, and entitled RINSEABLE SPLASH SHIELD. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the field of machines for mixing liquids, and specifically to devices for preventing splashing of liqu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Preparation of certain foods and beverages can involve blending, whipping, stirring, etc. the food or beverage. This may be done using a rotary blade or mixer which is lowered into a container holding the food or beverage, or which is held in place as the container is advanced to... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned over the opening of the vessel. After the material within the vess... | 20051122 | 20090421 | 20060413 | 92575.0 | B01F1300 | 2 | SOOHOO, TONY GLEN | RINSEABLE SPLASH SHIELD AND METHOD OF USE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B01F | 2,005 | |
11,284,772 | ACCEPTED | Lockable media storage box with lock and key | A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A locking mechanism is movable between locked and unlocked positions to lock and unlock the container. The lock includes lock pins that slide t... | 1. A lockable media storage container comprising: a container body having a base and lid; the base having a front wall; the container body having a hub for holding a disc-shaped item of recorded media; the lid being connected to the base with a hinge; the hinge being disposed on the opposite side of the base from the f... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 6,966,438 which is a continuation application of U.S. Pat. No. 6,598,742 which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Pat. No. 6,601,701, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Pat. No. 6,135,280, which is a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention is generally related to media storage boxes and, more particularly, to a lockable media storage box. 2. Background Information Renting items of recorded media such as video cassettes and video games has become immensely popular in recent t... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a lockable media storage box having a base and a lid connected to the base with at least one hinge. The base and lid include elements that cooperate with a locking member to allow the lid to be locked in the closed position. The invention provides a li... | 20051121 | 20080318 | 20060824 | 61620.0 | A45C1310 | 0 | JOHNSON, JERROLD D | LOCKABLE MEDIA STORAGE BOX WITH LOCK AND KEY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A45C | 2,005 | |
11,284,909 | ACCEPTED | Method for producing a high damage tolerant aluminium alloy | This invention relates to an apparatus for removing solutes from a solution using nano-filtration means to provide a treated wine. | 1. An apparatus for removing at least one solute selected from the group consisting of ethyl acetate and acetic acid from wine comprising: a receptacle for the wine; a nano-filtration means in fluid communication with the receptacle; a means for driving the wine through the nano-filtration means to produce a retentate ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the isolation and/or elimination of solutes from a solution, more particularly from beverages. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION It is well-known in the art that during the course of the production of certain beverages, compounds are produced which detract from the flavour and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well-known in the art that during the course of the production of certain beverages, compounds are produced which detract from the flavour and quality of the beverage. This is a particular problem associated with the production of alcoholic beverages where compounds such as... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the invention there is provided an apparatus for removing at least one solute from a solution comprising a receptacle for a solution; a nano-filtration means in fluid communication with the receptacle; a means for driving the solution through the nano-filtration m... | 20051123 | 20100126 | 20060406 | 96905.0 | C12H104 | 1 | FORTUNA, ANA M | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ISOLATING AND/OR ELIMINATING AT LEAST ONE SOLUTE FROM A SOLUTION | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C12H | 2,005 | |
11,285,028 | ACCEPTED | Thermal structure for electric devices | A thermal module includes a thermal body, at least one thermal tube, and a holding part. The thermal tube includes a heat receiving portion and condenser terminals connecting with the thermal body, wherein the heat receiving portion has a plane. The holding part includes a plate body with trenches therein, wherein the ... | 1. A thermal module, comprising: a thermal body; at least one thermal tube, comprising a heat receiving portion and condenser terminals connecting with the thermal body, wherein the heat receiving portion comprises a plane; and a holding part, comprising a plate body with trenches therein, wherein the trenches comprise... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thermal module, and particularly relates to a thermal module used for increasing the speed of thermal transfer, reducing the manufacturing time, and reducing cost of product. 2. Description of Related Art With the rapid development... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thermal module, and particularly relates to a thermal module used for increasing the speed of thermal transfer, reducing the manufacturing time, and reducing cost of product. 2. Description of Related Art With the rapid... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is to provide a thermal module comprising a thermal body, at least one thermal tube, and a holding part. The thermal tube for heat dissipating directly is connected with a top surface of electric devices. The thermal tube is hold and fixed with the fixing plate... | 20051123 | 20070717 | 20061228 | 72041.0 | H05K720 | 2 | NASRI, JAVAID H | THERMAL STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC DEVICES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,285,069 | ACCEPTED | Fluid-conveying apparatus and method for conveying fluid by using the same | A fluid-conveying apparatus conveys fluid using a channel for the fluid to flow. The apparatus includes a pressure-generating device for generating pressure for conveying the fluid, a plurality of processing areas for processing the fluid, a valve which is disposed between the processing areas and controls the fluid fl... | 1. A fluid-conveying apparatus for conveying fluid using a channel for the fluid to flow, the apparatus comprising: a pressure-generating means for generating pressure for conveying the fluid through the channel; a plurality of processing areas for processing the fluid or a sample conveyed through the channel; a valve ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to fluid-conveying apparatuses and methods for conveying fluid using the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to fluid-conveying apparatuses suitable for micro-analysis systems (μ-TAS: Micro-total analysis system) for perfo... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to fluid-conveying apparatuses and methods for conveying fluid using the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to fluid-conveying apparatuses suitable for micro-analysis systems (μ-TAS: Micro-total analysis syste... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a fluid-conveying apparatus with excellent pressure resistance using a simple constitution and capable of accurately controlling fluid, and provides a method for conveying fluid. A fluid-conveying apparatus provided by the present invention conveys flu... | 20051123 | 20120501 | 20060601 | 57306.0 | B01L300 | 0 | NAGPAUL, JYOTI | FLUID-CONVEYING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING FLUID BY USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01L | 2,005 | |
11,285,514 | ACCEPTED | Automatically populated display regions for discovered access points and stations in a user interface representing a wireless communication network deployed in a physical environment | A system for providing automatically populated display regions showing discovered access points and stations in a user interface representing a wireless communication network deployed in a physical environment. A generated user interface includes a first display region in which access point representations are displaye... | 1. A method for providing automatically populated display regions showing representations of wireless devices in a graphical user interface, comprising: discovering at least one wireless device in a wireless communication network; generating a physical space display region, wherein said physical space display region in... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION The present application is a Continuation application under 35 U.S.C. 120 of commonly owned prior application Ser. No. 10/855,669, filed May 27, 2004 in the name of Roger Pfister. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The disclosed system relates generally to user interface representations of wi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Wireless communication networks are becoming increasingly common for interconnecting many types of electronic devices. Computer systems of all sizes, personal digital assistants, input/output devices, entertainment system components and other types of home appliances, are all exa... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>To address the above described and other shortcomings of existing systems, a system and method are disclosed for providing automatically populated display regions showing representations of discovered access points and stations in a user interface representing a wireless communicati... | 20051122 | 20061024 | 20060406 | 74233.0 | H04Q720 | 1 | GELIN, JEAN ALLAND | AUTOMATICALLY POPULATED DISPLAY REGIONS FOR DISCOVERED ACCESS POINTS AND STATIONS IN A USER INTERFACE REPRESENTING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK DEPLOYED IN A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,285,572 | ACCEPTED | Intermediate density marker and a method using such a marker for radiographic examination | The present invention provides a partially radiolucent, partially radiopaque marker and a method for using such a marker for radiographic examination. The marker and the disclosed method may be employed for the examination of tissue structures of various densities. The radiographic density and thickness of the marker a... | 1. A marker for radiographic examination of a patient's tissue having anatomical detail present in the tissue, wherein a source of x-ray radiation is provided for generating radiation at an energy level suitable for imaging the tissue, the marker is positioned between the source of x-ray radiation and the tissue, and t... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/372,835 filed Aug. 12, 1999, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/934,121 filed Sep. 19, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,041,094, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/372,654, filed Jan. 13, 1995,... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This present invention relates generally to the field of a radiography and, more particularly, to a marker of intermediate density and a method of radiographic examination using such a marker. The invention further relates to a system of radiographic markers for use in such a met... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention meets these and other objects by providing a partially radiolucent, partially radiopaque marker for the radiographic examination of underlying tissue structures. The marker has a radiographic density and thickness selected to permit the marker to both cast a ra... | 20051121 | 20070828 | 20060406 | 71354.0 | H05G128 | 1 | MIDKIFF, ANASTASIA | INTERMEDIATE DENSITY MARKER AND A METHOD USING SUCH A MARKER FOR RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H05G | 2,005 | |
11,285,694 | ACCEPTED | Switching power supply device and switching method | A current flowing through a reactor flows through a resistor, which generates a voltage in accordance with the value of the current. As the voltage generated by the resistor is greater than or equal to the threshold of a transistor, the transistor is in an on state. As the current flowing through the reactor decreases ... | 1. A switching power supply device comprising: a transformer with a primary and a secondary winding; a main switching element which switches a current flowing through said primary winding; a controller which controls an operation of said main switching element; a smoothing circuit; a rectifying switching element which ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a switching power supply device and a switching method used by the same. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional switching power supply (switched-mode power supply) device is disclosed in Unexamined Japanese Patent Applicati... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a switching power supply device and a switching method used by the same. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional switching power supply (switched-mode power supply) device is disclosed in Unexamined Japanese Pate... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, the objects of the present invention to realize a switching power supply device in which the rectifying switch turns on and off at adequate timings. To achieve the object, a switching power supply device of the invention comprises: a transformer with a primary and a sec... | 20051121 | 20070501 | 20060525 | 63905.0 | H02M3335 | 2 | LAXTON, GARY L | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND SWITCHING METHOD | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02M | 2,005 | |
11,285,916 | ACCEPTED | Knit form-fit slipcover | A slipcover for a piece of furniture having a base, a back, and a seat portion, wherein the slipcover fabric has a stretch in length which behaves dynamically with respect to a stretch in width, with the minimum stretch in fabric width being 60%, the minimum stretch in fabric length being 40%. | 1. A slipcover for a piece of furniture comprising: a base; a back; and a seat portion, wherein the slipcover fabric has a stretch in length which behaves dynamically with respect to a stretch in width, with the minimum stretch in fabric width being 60%, the minimum stretch in fabric length being 40%. 2. The slipcover ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a slipcover for a piece of seating-type furniture, such as a chair, loveseat, or sofa, and in particular to a knit slipcover that marries with a separate knit seat cover, which is designed to fit cushions of various dimensional ranges. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Slipcovers are widely used by consumers as an inexpensive alternative to re-upholstering a piece of seating-type furniture. Originally, slipcovers were custom tailored by a professional having the proper tools and training to precisely fit a particular piece of furniture. Custom ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a two-piece slipcover that accommodates various styles and shapes of furniture to provide a form fit with ease of application and low maintenance for the customer. A slipcover for a piece of furniture having a base, a back, and a sea... | 20051123 | 20080909 | 20070524 | 74582.0 | A47C3111 | 1 | WHITE, RODNEY BARNETT | KNIT FORM-FIT SLIPCOVER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47C | 2,005 |
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