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ACCEPTED
Device and method for examination and use of an electrical field in an object under examination containing magnetic particles
The present invention relates to a device for examination and use of an electrical field in a magnetic gradient field, containing magnetic particles in an examination area of an object under examination, comprising a) at least one first arrangement for determining the spatial distribution of magnetic particles in at le...
1. A device (1) for examination and use of an electrical field in a magnetic gradient field, containing magnetic particles in an examination area of an object under examination, comprising a. at least one first arrangement (2) for determining the spatial distribution of magnetic particles in at least one examination ar...
The present invention relates to a device for examination and use of an electrical field in a magnetic gradient field containing magnetic particles in an examination area of an object under examination. The invention also relates to a method of determining the conductivity or the, especially three-dimensional, conducti...
20051011
20130910
20061026
70247.0
A61B5055
0
GUPTA, VANI
Device and method for examination and use of an electrical field in an object under examination containing magnetic particles
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61B
2,005
10,552,912
ACCEPTED
Portable electronic device capable of alternate data conveyance operations responsive to an invariable activation command
The portable electronic device (10) comprises an electronic circuit capable of storing data therein, capable of processing data, and capable of data input and output; a control device (12) operatively linked to the electronic circuit (14), with an invariable activation command being issued when the control device is tr...
1. A portable electronic device, comprising: an electronic circuit capable of storing data therein, capable of processing data, and capable of data input and output; a control device operatively linked to said electronic circuit, with an invariable activation command being issued when said control device is triggered; ...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a portable electronic device capable of alternate data conveyance operations responsive to an invariable activation command. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional portable electronic or magnetic devices are used for many different applications. Such portable devices c...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Conventional portable electronic or magnetic devices are used for many different applications. Such portable devices can be for example access devices such as keycards, identification devices, or credit or debit devices such as the so-called smart cards. Electronic identification...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a portable electronic device, comprising: an electronic circuit capable of storing data therein, capable of processing data, and capable of data input and output; a control device operatively linked to said electronic circuit, with an invariable acti...
20060227
20091208
20061123
61090.0
G09G318
1
HESS, DANIEL A
PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF ALTERNATE DATA CONVEYANCE OPERATIONS RESPONSIVE TO AN INVARIABLE ACTIVATION COMMAND
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
G09G
2,006
10,552,945
ACCEPTED
Low-mycotoxin coffee cherry products
A coffee cherry is harvested, preferably in a sub-ripe state, and quick-dried to provide a basis for numerous nutritional products. Such coffee cherries and portions thereof may be particularly characterized by their extremely low concentration of mycotoxins, including various aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, and/o...
1. A food product that comprises a preparation of a coffee cherry that is quick-dried such that a mycotoxin level of the coffee cherry is less than 20 ppb for total aflatoxins, less than 10 ppb for total ochratoxins, and less than 5 ppm for total fumonisins. 2. The food product of claim 1 wherein the preparation of the...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The field of the invention is food products, and especially food products prepared from whole quick-dried sub-ripe coffee cherries, or fragments/portions thereof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various parts of the coffee tree have been used for nutritional purposes for a relatively long time (see e...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various parts of the coffee tree have been used for nutritional purposes for a relatively long time (see e.g., Pendergrast, M. Uncommon Grounds . Basic Books: New York, 1999). For example, coffee tree leaves and fresh, ripe coffee cherries were boiled to make tea. In other exampl...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to compositions and methods that include quick-dried (preferably sub-ripe) coffee cherries or portions thereof, wherein the coffee cherries are substantially devoid of, or have a very low content of mycotoxins. In one aspect of the inventive subject...
20060809
20101019
20061123
65517.0
A23F500
1
YOO, HONG THI
LOW-MYCOTOXIN COFFEE CHERRY PRODUCTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A23F
2,006
10,553,042
ACCEPTED
Way cover improvements
A way cover section is shaped with a continuous lateral arc by pre-stressing so that its top panel has a radius in its top panel from one side panel of the cover section to the other. A wiper at the leading edge of the cover sections that may also serve as a bumper. The wiper has an elastomeric wiper section at one end...
1. In a telescopic way cover of the type that has cover sections telescopically arranged with one another, each section having a top wall and side walls and at least some sections fitting at least partially below other sections, the improvement wherein the top wall of at least some of the sections is arched so that it ...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/463,831 filed Apr. 17, 2003. STATEMENT CONCERNING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to telescoping way covers, and in particular to a ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Telescoping covers, such as the telescoping machine tool way covers shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,446,391 B1, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, are typically made up of a number of sheet metal sections which are telescoped together. The sections have end wal...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect of the invention, the invention provides a cover section that is shaped with a continuous arc from side to side so that its top panel is not flat but has a radius in its top panel from one side panel of the cover section to the other. Forming the cover section into thi...
20051013
20080311
20061012
79124.0
E06B312
0
PUROL, DAVID M
WAY COVER IMPROVEMENTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
E06B
2,005
10,553,107
ACCEPTED
Radio packet communication method and radio packet communication apparatus
In a wireless packet communication method for transmitting a plurality of wireless packets simultaneously by using multiple wireless channels determined to be idle by carrier sense, a wireless channel determined to be idle and MIMO, or the multiple wireless channel and the MIMO, a mandatory channel that is always used ...
1. A wireless packet communication method for transmitting a plurality of wireless packets simultaneously by using multiple wireless channels determined to be idle by carrier sense, a single wireless channel determined to be idle and MIMO, or the multiple wireless channels and the MIMO, the method characterized by comp...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a wireless packet communication method and a wireless packet communication apparatus for simultaneously transmitting a plurality of wireless packets by using multiple wireless channels or Multiple Input Multiple Output (hereinafter, MIMO). BACKGROUND ART In a conventiona...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In a conventional wireless packet communication apparatus, a wireless channel to be used is determined in advance. Prior to transmission of a data packet, the wireless packet communication apparatus performs carrier sense to detect whether or not that wireless channel is idle. Only when that ...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a flowchart according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a time chart of an exemplary operation in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 explains methods for reconstructing a data packet. FIG. 4 is a flowchart according to a ...
20051014
20071009
20061019
96334.0
H04B7216
5
TRINH, SONNY
WIRELESS PACKET COMMUNICATION METHOD AND WIRELESS PACKET COMMUNICATION APPARATUS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04B
2,005
10,553,204
ACCEPTED
Methods and system for instant voice messaging and instant voice message retrieval
A system for instant voice messaging comprising an IVM server operative to essentially simultaneously receive from an initiating user at least one voice message fragment and stream the at least one voice fragment to at least one target user; and a switch coupled to the IVM server and operative to effect communications ...
1. In a communications network, a system for instant voice messaging comprising: a. an instant voice messaging (IVM) server operative to essentially simultaneously receive from an initiating user at least one voice message fragment and stream said at least one voice fragment to at least one target user, and b. a switch...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to telecommunications, in particular wire-line and wireless telephony and telephony signaling systems, and communications carried over public switching telephony networks such as PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network) and Voice...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Existing IVC Technologies Several technologies enable immediate voice communication. Though telephony voice communication can be easily established via a circuit switched line such as a telephony connection, it still has its delays (e.g. connection delay), which do not exist in P...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention discloses novel instant (immediate) voice-messaging (IVM) methods and systems. Some of the IVM methods disclosed herein provide acknowledgments for message reception or non-reception. The IVM methods disclosed herein differ from prior art instant voice communic...
20060621
20120417
20061130
86500.0
H04L1216
0
PHAN, MAN U
METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR INSTANT VOICE MESSAGING AND INSTANT VOICE MESSAGE RETRIEVAL
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
H04L
2,006
10,553,300
ACCEPTED
Impact mechanism for a repeatedly striking hand-held machine tool
A percussion mechanism for a repetitively hammering hand power tool, whose striking frequency and striking intensity are controllable independently of one another, has a striker (2), movable axially forward and backward in a guide barrel (1), and a device (5) exerting pressure on the striker (2), as a result of which t...
1. A percussion mechanism for a repetitively hammering hand power tool—preferably a drill hammer and/or percussion hammer—that has a striker (2), movable axially forward and backward in a guide barrel (1), having a device (5) that exerts pressure on the striker (2), by which the striker (2) is capable of being set into...
PRIOR ART The present invention relates to a percussion mechanism for a repetitively hammering hand power tool—preferably a drill hammer and/or percussion hammer—that has a striker which can move axially forward and backward in a guide barrel, and having a device that exerts pressure on the striker, by which the strike...
20051014
20090414
20060907
78856.0
E02D702
0
NASH, BRIAN D
IMPACT MECHANISM FOR A REPEATEDLY STRIKING HAND-HELD MACHINE TOOL
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
E02D
2,005
10,553,495
ACCEPTED
Intervertebral implant
Disclosed is an intervertebral implant (1) comprising a central axis (2), a bottom cover plate (3) and a top cover plate (4), which are respectively provided with an exterior surface (7; 8) that extends transversal to the central axis (2), and a central part (10). Said central part (10) is located between the cover pla...
1. An intervertebral implant (1) with a central axis (2), comprising A) a bottom cover plate (3) and a top cover plate (4), each with an external surface (7, 8) extending transversely to the central axis (2), B) a central part (10) with a sheathing (12) that surrounds a fibre system (5) provided between the cover plate...
The invention concerns an intervertebral implant according to the preamble of patent claim 1. An intervertebral disc prosthesis of the generic type is known from U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,718 Lee. This known intervertebral disc prosthesis comprises a central core, that is so formed from a biocompatible elastomer, that it is ...
20060725
20080930
20061123
96981.0
A61F244
4
YANG, ANDREW
INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61F
2,006
10,553,632
ACCEPTED
Watermark information detection method
There is provided a watermark information detecting method capable of detecting confidential information accurately from a document including confidential information. In this method, a filtering process is performed on the whole surface of an input image (S310), and a position of signal is obtained by using a signal p...
1. A watermark information detecting method comprising: image inputting step for reading a printed document with confidential information embedded as an input image, by preparing plural dot patterns with a direction of wave and/or wavelength changed according to an arrangement of dots, giving one symbol to one of the d...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method of adding confidential information in a form other than character to a document image, and relates to a technology of detecting confidential information from a printed document including confidential information. BACKGROUND ART In “electronic watermark” with inf...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In “electronic watermark” with information for preventing copying and counterfeiting and confidential information invisibly embedded, storing and data passing are assumed to be carried out on electronic media, which makes it possible to detect information reliably without deterioration and lo...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing configurations of a watermark information embedding device and a watermark information detecting device. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a flow of process of a watermark image forming part 12 . FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing...
20060818
20081021
20070104
75819.0
H04L900
0
BITAR, NANCY
WATERMARK INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04L
2,006
10,553,839
ACCEPTED
Exchange and conference communication method therefor
An exchange capable of increasing the number of participants in a conference without increasing conference circuits for conference communications. The exchange (2) switches connections either between a line wire (11) and a plurality of extensions (10a) to (10c) or between plural extensions and plural line wires. The ex...
1. An exchange including a plurality of line interfaces to be connected with a line wire, and one or more extension interfaces to be connected with an extension, for connecting either the line wire and the extension or the extension and another extension, thereby to form a channel, comprising: a time-division switch fo...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an exchange capable of performing conference communications with plural extension telephones and, more particularly, to an exchange capable of increasing the number of participants in a conference and changing the communication modes of the conference. BACKGROUND ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>An exchange used in the conference system of the prior art includes register means for registering the calling numbers of plural telephones as one group from the outside so that all the telephones can communicate by calling all the telephones belonging to the group in response to the ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the exchange of the exchange system disclosed in Patent Publication 1, however, all the telephones belonging to the group can communicate with each other. In order to synthesize the voices of the individual communications, therefore, it is necessary to prepare the conference circ...
20051020
20080930
20060928
94963.0
H04L1216
0
TIEU, BINH KIEN
EXCHANGE AND CONFERENCE COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREFOR
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04L
2,005
10,553,893
ACCEPTED
High-density plasma source
The present invention relates to a plasma source. The plasma source includes a cathode assembly having an inner cathode section and an outer cathode section. An anode is positioned adjacent to the outer cathode section so as to form a gap there between. A first power supply generates a first electric field across the g...
1-46. (canceled) 47. A plasma source comprising: a) a cathode assembly comprising an inner cathode section and an outer cathode section; b) a first anode that is positioned adjacent to the outer cathode section and forming a gap there between; and c) a power supply that generates a first electric field across the gap b...
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Plasma is considered the fourth state of matter. A plasma is a collection of charged particles that move in random directions. A plasma is, on average, electrically neutral. One method of generating a plasma is to drive a current through a low-pressure gas between two conducting electrodes that ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Plasma is considered the fourth state of matter. A plasma is a collection of charged particles that move in random directions. A plasma is, on average, electrically neutral. One method of generating a plasma is to drive a current through a low-pressure gas between two conducting elec...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>This invention is described with particularity in the detailed description. The above and further advantages of this invention may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals indicate like ...
20051021
20081104
20070215
63591.0
C23C1432
2
PHILOGENE, HAISSA
HIGH-DENSITY PLASMA SOURCE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
C23C
2,005
10,553,988
ACCEPTED
Mascara applicator
A mascara applicator integrally contains curling means (2) for holding eyelashes to curl the eyelashes into a certain shape, mascara adhering means (3) for adhering a mascara agent to the eyelashes, and mascara supplying means (4) for supplying the mascara agent to the mascara adhering means (3).
1. A mascara applicator integrally comprising: curling means for holding eyelashes to curl the eyelashes into a certain shape; mascara adhering means for adhering a mascara agent to the eyelashes; and mascara supplying means for supplying the mascara agent to the mascara adhering means. 2. The mascara applicator accord...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a mascara applicator for applying a mascara agent to eyelashes. BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, in a mainstream mascara product for making eyelashes look well-shaped and beautiful, a liquid type or cream type mascara agent is applied to eyelashes by a brush or the like. T...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Conventionally, in a mainstream mascara product for making eyelashes look well-shaped and beautiful, a liquid type or cream type mascara agent is applied to eyelashes by a brush or the like. The application of the mascara agent to the eyelashes is carried out by either holding the eyelashes w...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 ( a ) and FIG. 1 ( b ) are front perspective views showing a mascara applicator of a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 ( a ) is a view showing a state in which a film case accommodating film-shaped mascara is attached, and FIG. 1 ( b ) is a vi...
20060824
20100105
20070104
71166.0
A45D248
0
DOAN, ROBYN KIEU
MASCARA APPLICATOR
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A45D
2,006
10,554,055
ACCEPTED
Method and device for controlling a production unit
A method and a device for controlling a production unit in a production installation are specified, controlling referring to the controlling and monitoring of speeds of rotation or angles of rotation of individual drives (20-22) such that the movements of these are monitored in respect of a synchronous value (37) and/o...
1. A method for controlling a production unit with at least one primary drive (master drive 11) and at least one dependent drive (20-22) whose movement depends directly or indirectly on the movement of a master shaft of the master drive (11), characterized in that the dependent drive (20-22) is in each case assigned a ...
The present invention relates to a method and a device for controlling a production unit of a production installation. Said production installation is, in particular, a production and packaging installation, preferably one for cigarettes or other articles for smoking. Such an installation comprises a number of differen...
20051024
20071120
20061130
70970.0
G05B1132
0
MASIH, KAREN
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A PRODUCTION UNIT
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G05B
2,005
10,554,184
ACCEPTED
Reproduction apparatus and method
Reproduction signals which are simultaneously obtained from an Ach head 3 and a Bch head 4 are time division multiplexed by a signal layout converting circuit 9 and arranged. An HPF unit 12 and an LPF unit 14 of a waveform equalizing circuit 16 are optimally switched on the basis of sync adjustment information such as ...
1. A reproducing apparatus in which a first reproduction signal and a second reproduction signal are simultaneously obtained by a plurality of reading means from a disc-shaped recording medium on which data of a high-transfer rate and data of a low-transfer rate have been recorded, comprising: signal layout converting ...
TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to reproducing apparatus and method and, more particularly, the invention is suitable when it is applied to reproduction of a disc-shaped recording medium of an improved constant angular velocity system or the like. BACKGROUND ART As a recording/reproducing system of a disc-shaped ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>As a recording/reproducing system of a disc-shaped recording medium, there is an improved constant angular velocity (hereinbelow, referred to as MCAV (Modified Constant Angular Velocity)) system. It is a system which satisfies both of a constant angular velocity (CAV: Constant Angular Velocit...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a construction of a reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing an example of the operation of a head. FIGS. 3A to 3 D are schematic diagrams showing an exa...
20051021
20090721
20061019
60452.0
G11B700
0
BATTAGLIA, MICHAEL V
CLOCK SYSTEM FOR REPRODUCING APPARATUS AND METHOD
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G11B
2,005
10,554,194
ACCEPTED
Probe for detecting and quantifying lipid second messenger and method of detecting and quantifying lipid second messenger using the same
The present invention provides probes for detection and quantification of a lipid second messenger, which comprises: a polypeptide specifically bound to the lipid second messenger; two chromophores respectively having different fluorescence wavelengths, wherein each of the chromophores is linked to each end of the poly...
1. A probe for detection and quantification of a lipid second messenger, which comprises: a polypeptide which can specifically bind the lipid second messenger, two chromophores respectively having different fluorescence wavelengths, wherein each of the chromophores is linked to each end of the polypeptide through a rig...
TECHNICAL FIELD The invention of the present application relates to a probe for detection and quantification of a lipid second messenger. More particularly, the invention of the present application relates to a probe for detection and quantification of a lipid second messenger for the quantitative detection of when and...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Phosphatidylinositol-3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP 3 ), one of the lipid second messengers, is present in cell membranes and plays an important role in intracellular signal transduction. To be more specific, it has been known to activate its binding protein such as Akt, PDK1 and Btk, and to adjust...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a principle of the lipid second messenger probe of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of domain structures of the probe for detecting and quantifying various kinds of lipid second messengers prepared in Examples of this invention (a: Fllip-pm;...
20051024
20090324
20061123
94056.0
A01K6700
0
GEBREYESUS, KAGNEW H
PROBE FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING LIPID SECOND MESSENGER AND METHOD OF DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING LIPID SECOND MESSENGER USING THE SAME
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A01K
2,005
10,554,267
ACCEPTED
Legged mobile robot
In a legged mobile robot, each hip joint that connects a body with a thigh link comprises a first rotary shaft that provides a degree of freedom to rotate about a yaw axis, a second rotary shaft that provides a degree of freedom to rotate about a roll axis, and a third rotary shaft that provides a degree of freedom to ...
1. A legged mobile robot equipped with legs each having a hip joint that connects a body with a thigh link, a knee joint that connects the thigh link with a shank link, and an ankle joint that connects the shank link with a foot to move by driving each leg, wherein each of the hip joint comprises a first rotary shaft t...
TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a legged mobile robot, particularly to the hip joint structure of a legged mobile robot. BACKGROUND ART As examples of technologies concerning hip joint structures for legged mobile robots are known from Japanese Patent Publication No. 2592340 ('340) and Japanese Laid-Open Appl...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>As examples of technologies concerning hip joint structures for legged mobile robots are known from Japanese Patent Publication No. 2592340 ('340) and Japanese Laid-Open Application Nos. 2001-62761 ('761) and 2001-150371 ('371). In '340 (especially at pages 4 and 5 and FIG. 2), there is taugh...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a legged mobile robot according to an embodiment of this invention; FIG. 2 is a right-side view of the robot illustrated schematically in FIG. 1 showing the structural details of its right leg; FIG. 3 is a front view of the robot illustrated schema...
20051024
20081028
20061102
65482.0
B62D5106
0
ARCE, MARLON ALEXANDER
LEGGED MOBILE ROBOT
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B62D
2,005
10,554,271
ACCEPTED
Ruthenium (II) complexes for the treatment of tumors
Ruthenium (II) compounds of formula (I) are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer.
1. Ruthenium(II) compound of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently represent H, (C1-C6)alkyl, (C2-C6)alkenyl, (C2-C6)alkynyl, hydroxy(C1-C6)alkyl, amino(C1-C6)alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, CO2R7, CONR8R9, COR10, SO3H, SO2NR11R12, aryloxy, (C1-C6)alkoxy, (C1-C6)alkylthio, —N═N—R13, NR14R15, aryl or aral...
This invention relates to ruthenium(II) compounds, to their use in medicine, particularly for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, and to a process for their preparation. Certain ruthenium(II) complexes have been proposed for use in treating cancer. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,980,473 discloses 1,10-phenanthroli...
20051024
20070710
20061116
90776.0
A61K31555
0
NAZARIO GONZALEZ, PORFIRIO
RUTHENIUM COMPOUNDS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,005
10,554,306
ACCEPTED
System for broadcasting advertisements
A system for broadcasting inter-programme and/or intra-programme advertisements to a viewing or listening audience is disclosed. A given advertisement's target audience profile is matched to an obtained real audience profile to dictate not only that certain advertisements shall be broadcast only between and/or during c...
1-7. (canceled) 8. A system for broadcasting advertisements to an audience which comprises: means for obtaining programme-receiving audience profiles; means for matching a given advertisement's target audience profile to a given programme-receiving audience profile; and means for broadcasting advertisements dependent u...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the electronic capture, analysis and delivery of mass media and consumer information and in particular to a system of broadcasting advertisements. BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION Present mass media advertising models assign particular areas of interest to certain classes of c...
<SOH> BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION <EOH>Present mass media advertising models assign particular areas of interest to certain classes of consumers based on available demographic information. From this starting point mechanisms are developed to deliver the advertising content to as many potential consumers as possible wh...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In its broadest aspect, the invention provides a system for, broadcasting inter-programme and/or intra-programme advertisements to a viewing or listening audience, characterised in that the system comprises: means for obtaining real audience profiles; means for matching a given adve...
20051004
20121023
20070111
72612.0
H04N5445
0
HOSSAIN, FARZANA E
SYSTEM FOR BROADCASTING TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04N
2,005
10,554,358
ACCEPTED
Baton
The invention relates to a baton comprising at least two tube pieces, an outer tube piece and an inner tube piece which can be inserted into each other like a telescope and are interlockable in both the retracted and the deployed position. A radially displaceable locking top is disposed in the final region of the inner...
1-10. (canceled) 11. A baton comprising: at least an outer tube section and an inner tube section telescopically arranged within one another and adapted to interlock in an extended and retracted position; a radially adjustable locking crown arranged in an end region of the inner tube section, the locking crown adapted ...
The invention pertains to a baton according to the preamble of Claim 1. Batons of this type are known, particularly in the form of police gear, from EP 0 961 097 A2. In this case, the interlocking mechanism between the at least two tube sections is realized with the aid of spring-loaded balls. This interlocking mechani...
20060822
20090210
20070419
93651.0
A63B5900
0
PIERCE, WILLIAM M
INTERLOCKABLE TELESCOPIC BATON
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A63B
2,006
10,554,538
ACCEPTED
Delayed release tablet with defined core geometry
A press-coated tablet comprising a core containing an drug substance, and a coating, the core being disposed within the coating such that the coating has a first thickness about an axis A-B and a thickness about an orthogonal axis X-Y, such that the coating about the axis X-Y is thicker than the coating about the axis ...
1. A tablet comprising a core containing a drug, and a coating around the core, said core being disposed within said coating such that the coating thickness about an axis (X-Y) is thicker than the coating about an axis (A-B) orthogonal to (X-Y), wherein the thickness of the coating about the axis (X-Y) is selected such...
This invention is concerned with a tablet comprising a core containing a drug substance and a coating that is applied to said core by means of compression-coating techniques. The tablet can contain all manner of drug substances, but is particularly suitable for administering those that are advantageously released only ...
20070116
20120501
20070517
84906.0
A61K924
3
DICKINSON, PAUL W
DELAYED RELEASE TABLET WITH DEFINED CORE GEOMETRY
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,007
10,554,587
ACCEPTED
Cryptoanalysis method and system
A cryptanalysis method comprising: (A)Perfonning a ciphertext-only direct cryptanalysis of A5/1 and (B) Using results of Step (A) to facilitate the decryption and/or encryption of further communications that are consistent with encryption using the session key and/or decryption using the session key, wherein the crypta...
1. A cryptanalysis method comprising: A. Performing a ciphertext-only direct cryptanalysis of A5/1; B. Using results of Step (A) to facilitate the decryption and/or encryption of further communications that are consistent with encryption using the session key and/or decryption using the session key. 2. The cryptanalysi...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to cryptanalysis methods, and more particularly to ciphertext-only cryptanalysis of GSM encrypted communications received off the air. The present invention is scheduled to be published as a scientific paper and presented in Crypto 2003 conference, Aug. 17-21, 2003, Santa B...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This section details the need for the present invention, prior art cryptanalysis methods and the encryption method now used in GSM. GSM is the most widely spread method of cellular communications. It includes a measure of data protection by encryption, which sometimes it may be d...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for performing effective cryptanalysis of GSM encrypted communications. The method uses ciphertext-only cryptanalysis. The system needs not be connected by wire to the cellular infrastructure, rather it may re...
20060925
20110830
20070628
83837.0
H04L900
2
CHAI, LONGBIT
CRYPTANALYSIS METHOD AND SYSTEM
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
H04L
2,006
10,554,771
ACCEPTED
User interface unit for telephone
A user interface apparatus for remote control of a telephone having an input adapted for inputting telephone control signals; a display for outputting visual information, a communications unit adapted for short distance wireless signal communication; circuitry adapted to convey input telephone control signals and displ...
1. A user interface apparatus for remote control of a telephone (104), characterised in input means (101B) adapted for inputting telephone control signals; a display (101A) for outputting visual information, communications means (102) adapted for short distance wireless signal communication; circuitry (103) adapted to ...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates in general to user interfaces for communicating with and controlling telephone equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a user interface for wireless communication with telephone equipment. BACKGROUND In order to make the usage of mobile telephones in ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>In order to make the usage of mobile telephones in vehicles safer it is common to have hands free equipment stationary installed in the vehicle for audio input to and output from the telephone. The hands free equipment is provided with a connector for connecting a loudspeaker, a microphone and a ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the invention is achieved and the problem is solved by a user interface unit comprising means for wireless short distance communication with a telephone unit, a display for presenting an output of visual information from the telephone unit, and switch means for inputti...
20051028
20120605
20070222
94409.0
H04M100
0
BATISTA, MARCOS
USER INTERFACE UNIT FOR A TELEPHONE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04M
2,005
10,554,908
ACCEPTED
Basidiomycetes, basidiomycetes extract composition, health foods, and immunopotentiators
Basidiomycetes which is a novel mushroom having an excellent immunopotentiating action, etc., a Basidiomycetes extract composition, and health foods and immunopotentiators using the Basidiomycetes extract composition are provided. Basidiomycetes has no basidium forming potential. In particular, Basidiomycetes is Basidi...
1.-12. (canceled) 13. Basidiomycetes, characterized in that the Basidiomycetes is Basidiomycetes-X FERM BP-1001 1, and has no basidium forming potential. 14. A Basidiomycetes extract composition characterized by being extracted from Basidiomycetes, which is Basidiomycetes-X FERM BP-1001 1 and has no basidium forming po...
TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to Basidiomycetes which is a novel mushroom (mushroom and other fungi will be collectively referred to hereinafter as mushroom) and has properties such as an immunomodulating effect, a Basidiomycetes extract composition, and health foods and immunopotentiators using the Basidiomyc...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Mushrooms have been used frequently since olden days as food materials having unique flavors and odors. They have also been used as Chinese herbal medicines as having physiological function activating actions, such as enhancement of immunocompetence, antimicrobial activity, control of biorhyt...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a view showing the results of measurements in Test Example 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing the results of measurements in Test Example 2. FIG. 3 is a view showing the results of measurements in Test Example 3. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the mode of administrat...
20051031
20090414
20061123
58170.0
A61K3609
0
AFREMOVA, VERA
BASIDIOMYCETES, BASIDIOMYCETES EXTRACT COMPOSITION, HEALTH FOODS, AND IMMUNOPOTENTIATORS
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,005
10,555,014
ACCEPTED
Remote sensor, device and method for activating selected remote sensor components
This publication discloses a remote identifier, a reader, and a method for activating a desired remote identifier. The remote identifier (2) includes a microcircuit (7), in which there is a memory and means for processing a radio-frequency signal, an antenna (6) connected to the microcircuit (7), by means of which both...
1. A remote identifier (2) that can be attached to products, which includes a microcircuit (7), in which there is a memory and means for processing a radio-frequency signal and an antenna (6) connected to the microcircuit (7), by means of which both the signal and also electric power for the operating voltage of the mi...
The present invention relates to a remote identifier according to the preamble of Claim 1. The invention also relates to an apparatus and method for activating desired remote-identifier components. The use of remote identifiers (RFID) will increase in the near future. They will largely replace, for example, optically-r...
20051101
20100302
20060914
57325.0
G05B2302
0
WILSON, BRIAN P
REMOTE SENSOR, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING SELECTED REMOTE SENSOR COMPONENTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G05B
2,005
10,555,018
ACCEPTED
Communication system
In a communication system subject to variations in channel quality, transmit power control is used to reduce the variations in received signal quality. If the channel quality degrades to such an extent that a high transmit power would be required to ensure good received signal quality, the transmit power is decreased a...
1. A radio station (100) comprising transmitter means (110) for transmitting over a channel in a predetermined time period (0 to tF) a data block comprising information symbols (I) and parity check symbols (C) and control means (150) responsive to an indication of a reduction in channel quality according to a first cri...
The invention relates to a method of operating a communication system and to radio stations for use in such a system. Various mobile communications systems use transmitter power control (TPC) to adapt transmitted power level to the prevailing channel conditions. The objective of TPC schemes is to maintain an adequate r...
20051031
20120313
20060921
97930.0
H04J116
3
BARON, HENRY
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04J
2,005
10,555,127
ACCEPTED
Method for operating an internal combustion engine
A method is described for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle. In the method, a lean air/fuel mixture is burned in a combustion chamber; nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas are stored in an accumulator-type catalytic converter; a storage efficiency, with which the accumula...
1-9. (canceled) 10. A method for operating an internal combustion engine, comprising: burning a lean air/fuel mixture in a combustion chamber; storing a nitrogen oxide contained in an exhaust gas in a first accumulator-type catalytic converter; ascertaining a first storage efficiency and a second storage efficiency wit...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is based on a method for operating an internal combustion engine, particularly of a motor vehicle, in which a lean air/fuel mixture is burned in a combustion chamber; in which nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas are stored in an accumulator-type catalytic converter;...
<SOH> BACKGROUND INFORMATION <EOH>Such a method is known from German Patent No. 199 26 305. There, an internal combustion engine is operated with a lean fuel/air mixture, which means nitrogen oxides are stored temporarily in an accumulator-type catalytic converter. In a regeneration phase, the internal combustion engi...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a method which supplies the most optimal storage efficiency possible, without greater expenditure. This objective is achieved according to the present invention in a method of the type indicated at the outset, in that two efficiencies...
20060907
20080304
20070719
63125.0
F01N300
0
MCCALL, ERIC SCOTT
METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
F01N
2,006
10,555,270
ACCEPTED
Multistage frequency conversion
A receiver for frequency down converting a radio frequency signal (10) using a multistage frequency (down) conversion. The radio frequency signal (10) having a center frequency that is comprised in one of at least two frequency bands, comprises oscillating means (20) for generating a first mixing signal (11) having a f...
1. Receiver for receiving a radio frequency signal (10) having a center frequency that is comprised in one of at least two frequency bands, the receiver comprising: oscillating means (20) for generating a first mixing signal (11) having a first frequency; a frequency divider (22) arranged to derive a second mixing sign...
The present invention relates to a receiver using multistage frequency conversion. The invention further relates to a transmitter using multistage frequency conversion and to a transceiver comprising such a receiver and transmitter. The invention also relates to a method for multistage frequency conversion of a radio f...
20051101
20111004
20070215
98005.0
H04B126
0
AKINYEMI, AJIBOLA A
MULTISTAGE FREQUENCY CONVERSION
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04B
2,005
10,555,393
ACCEPTED
Write-once optical record carrier for high-speed recording
The present invention relates to a write-once optical record carrier for high speed recording, in particular to a DVD+R disc. Such a record carrier comprises in general at least a substrate layer (3), a recording layer (2) of an organic dye material on top of the substrate layer (3) and a metal reflective layer (1) on ...
1. Write-once optical record carrier comprising: a substrate layer (3); a recording layer (2) of an organic dye material on top of the substrate layer (3); and a metal reflective layer (1) of a thickness below 75 nm on top of the recording layer (2). 2. Record carrier according to claim 1, further comprising a dielectr...
The present invention relates to a write-once optical record carrier, such as a DVD+R, in particular to a single-layer DVD+R, which is adapted for high-speed recording of data thereon. At present, the development of a high-speed DVD+R standard has a high priority. Current dye-based high-speed DVD+R media exhibit reason...
20051102
20120306
20061005
95955.0
B32B302
0
MULVANEY, ELIZABETH EVANS
WRITE-ONCE OPTICAL RECORD CARRIER FOR HIGH-SPEED RECORDING
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B32B
2,005
10,555,498
ACCEPTED
Image coding or decoding device and method involving multithreading of processing operations over a plurality of processors, and corresponding computer program and synchronisation signal
A method and apparatus are provided for coding or decoding an image comprising macro-blocks which are distributed in lines and columns. The processing of at least one given macro-block requires the pre-processing of at least one other macro-block on which said dependent macro-block depends. Moreover, the macro-blocks a...
1. Method for coding or decoding an image including macroblocks distributed in lines and columns, comprising: processing of the macroblocks sequentially line by line or column by column, wherein the processing of at least one given macroblock, referred to as a dependent macroblock, requires prior processing of at least...
This invention relates to the coding/decoding of digital images. Typically, a digital image includes macroblocks distributed in lines and columns. Each line (or horizontal row) of the image includes, for example, macroblocks of 16×16 pixels. Conventionally, a macroblock is organised into four luma blocks and two, four ...
20051103
20110208
20070308
76970.0
H04N1104
0
SHERALI, ISHRAT I
IMAGE CODING OR DECODING DEVICE AND METHOD INVOLVING MULTITHREADING OF PROCESSING OPERATIONS OVER A PLURALITY OF PROCESSORS, AND CORRESPONDING COMPUTER PROGRAM AND SYNCHRONISATION SIGNAL
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04N
2,005
10,555,678
ACCEPTED
User interface for controlling light emitting diodes
A LED lighting system (100) employing a LED light source (115), a user interface (124, 128, 134, 138), and a controller (112). The LED light source (115) includes a plurality of colored LEDs emitting one of a plurality of spectral outputs as a function of one or more currents flowing through the colored LEDs, where eac...
1. A LED lighting system (100), comprising: a LED light source (115) including a plurality of colored LEDs operable to emit one of a plurality of spectral outputs as a function of at least one current flowing through said plurality of colored LEDs, each current of the at least one current having a variable time average...
In general, the present invention relates to light-emitting diode (“LED”) light sources. More specifically, the present invention relates to user interfaces for facilitating user control of a spectral output of a LED light source. Most artificial light is produced by an electric discharge through a gas in a lamp. One s...
20051104
20080415
20061228
97104.0
G09G502
1
ALEMU, EPHREM
USER INTERFACE FOR CONTROLLING LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G09G
2,005
10,555,913
ACCEPTED
Method and Apparatus for Led Panel Lamp Systems
A lighting apparatus (10) comprises a light engine (12) producing ultra violet radiation. An enclosure (14) surrounds a radiation generating area of the light engine (12) to encompass the radiation. At least one wall (28) of the enclosure (14) is substantially reflective of the ultraviolet radiation. The enclosure (14)...
1. A lighting apparatus comprising: a light engine for producing an ultra violet radiation; and an enclosure surrounding a radiation generating area of the light engine to at least substantially encompass the radiation, the enclosure includes: a first portion which is substantially reflective of the ultra violet radiat...
BACKGROUND The present application relates to the art of the LED lighting systems that produce visible light. It finds application in general purpose lighting and will be described with particular reference thereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate applicability of the present application to a variety of applic...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present application relates to the art of the LED lighting systems that produce visible light. It finds application in general purpose lighting and will be described with particular reference thereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate applicability of the present application to a varie...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the present application, a lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus comprises a light engine for producing an ultra violet radiation and an enclosure which surrounds a radiation generating area of the light engine to at least substantially en...
20070319
20091222
20071108
66479.0
F21V916
0
HUSAR, STEPHEN F
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LED PANEL LAMP SYSTEMS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
F21V
2,007
10,555,930
ACCEPTED
Prodrugs Cleavable by Cd26
The present invention provides a new prodrug technology and new prodrugs in order to increase the solubility, to modulate plasma protein binding or to enhance the biovailability of a drug. In the present invention the prodrugs are conjugates of a therapeutic compound and a peptide (eg tetrapeptide or hexapeptide) where...
1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a prodrug of a therapeutic compound D, wherein said therapeutic compound D is not a peptide or a protein, and wherein the therapeutic compound D includes a terminal primary or secondary aminogroup capable of binding with the carboxylgroup of an amino acid or wherein the therap...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to prodrugs of therapeutic compounds which are released or activated by proteolysis of a peptidic moiety. The invention also relates to methods for increasing oral uptake, modify serum protein binding, blood-brain barrier penetration or solubility and bioavailability of ther...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Modern drug discovery techniques (e.g. combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput pharmacological screening, structure-based drug design) are providing very specific and potent drug molecules. However, it is rather common that these novel chemical structures have unfavorable physic...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention provides a novel prodrug technology that can be applied to ameliorate the solubility and/or the bioavailability of therapeutic agents. The invention comprises the derivatisation of (therapeutic or diagnostic) agents in order to ameliorate their solubility and bioavaila...
20070731
20120807
20071129
73069.0
A61K3804
0
RUSSEL, JEFFREY E
PRODRUGS CLEAVABLE BY CD26
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,007
10,556,037
ACCEPTED
Call Management Protocol for Insufficient Credit
A method and system for operating a telephone service are disclosed, in which callers with insufficient credit or network airtime are able to contact a call recipient. The network monitors call attempts from callers to identify call attempts from callers with insufficient credit or airtime to make a call. When such a c...
1. A method of operating a telephony service, the method comprising: monitoring call attempts from callers on the network to identify call attempts originating from callers who have insufficient credit or airtime to make a call to an intended recipient; and transmitting a call request to the intended recipient of the c...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION THIS invention relates to a method and system for operating a telephony service, and in particular to a call management protocol on a telephony network. A substantial number of users of modem telephone networks make use of prepayment mechanisms to pay for their calls on a network. For exampl...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>THIS invention relates to a method and system for operating a telephony service, and in particular to a call management protocol on a telephony network. A substantial number of users of modem telephone networks make use of prepayment mechanisms to pay for their calls on a network....
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to the invention there is provided a method of operating a telephony service, the method comprising: monitoring call attempts from callers on the network to identify call attempts originating from callers who have insufficient credit or airtime to make a call to an intended...
20080213
20140318
20080612
84122.0
H04M1100
0
KHAN, MEHMOOD B
CALL MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL FOR INSUFFICIENT CREDIT
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04M
2,008
10,556,113
ACCEPTED
Clamping circuit to counter parasitic coupling
A clamper circuit (1) receives an input signal (3) from the signal wire being clamped, i.e. the victim wire. The clamper circuit (1) also receives aggressor signals (5, 7) from aggressor wires, the aggressor wires being the signal wires that can potentially induce crosstalk on the victim wire. An output signal (9), for...
1. A damper circuit (1) for a signal wire of an integrated circuit, the damper circuit (I) comprising: an input connection for receiving an input signal (3) corresponding to a signal on the signal wire; an output connection for providing an output signal (9) for clamping the signal on the signal wire; characterized in ...
As integrated circuit technology is scaled to provide increased density on a chip, the on-chip interconnects become narrower and narrower. In addition, the height of the on-chip interconnects tend not to be scaled linearly with the width of the interconnects, thus making their aspect ratios larger. These trends lead to...
20051108
20080930
20070118
94225.0
H03K508
0
LE, DINH THANH
CLAMPING CIRCUIT TO COUNTER PARASITIC COUPLING
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H03K
2,005
10,556,226
ACCEPTED
Apparatus for injecting plasma gas in atmosphere
An apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere is provided, including a plurality of dielectric panels (13a, 13b, 13c), and 13d, which are disposed in parallel at predetermined intervals, a gas supply portion (14), to which the dielectric panels (13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d) are fixed and which supplies a gas to spaces...
1. An apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of dielectric panels 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d, which are disposed in parallel at predetermined intervals; a gas supply portion 14, to which the dielectric panels 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d are fixed and which supplies a gas to space...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere. BACKGROUND ART FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere. FIG. 2 illustrates the conventional apparatus of FIG. 1 viewed from direction A. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a co...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere. FIG. 2 illustrates the conventional apparatus of FIG. 1 viewed from direction A. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , a conventional apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere is manufactured by coupling a...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere; FIG. 2 shows the apparatus of FIG. 1 viewed from direction A; FIG. 3 is a front view of an apparatus for injecting plasma in the atmosphere according to the present invention; and FIG...
20051109
20070327
20061005
80246.0
C23C1600
0
VO, TUYET THI
APPARATUS FOR INJECTING PLASMA GAS IN ATMOSPHERE
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
C23C
2,005
10,556,277
ACCEPTED
Ultrasonographic device
A small ultrasound diagnostic device is provided at a low cost that enables the appropriate control by a single power supply unit so as to give a predetermined transmission power to a driving waveform different for each mode without excess or deficiency and without affecting properties of the driving waveform. The ultr...
1. An ultrasound diagnostic device, comprising: an ultrasound generation means that transmits ultrasound; a waveform generation means that generates a single pulse or a burst pulse whose duty factor is variable so as to drive the ultrasound generation means; and a power supply unit that determines an amplitude of a dri...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an ultrasound diagnostic device used in the medical field. BACKGROUND ART As conventional ultrasound diagnostic devices, those described in JP2001-087263A and JPH08(1996)-280674A are known. In general, ultrasound diagnostic devices employ modes called the B-mode, the M-m...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>As conventional ultrasound diagnostic devices, those described in JP2001-087263A and JPH08(1996)-280674A are known. In general, ultrasound diagnostic devices employ modes called the B-mode, the M-mode, the Doppler mode (hereinafter referred to as D-mode) and the color or two-dimensional Doppl...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one exemplary configuration of an ultrasound diagnostic device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a relationship among a driving waveform generated by a waveform generation means, frequency spectrum thereof and fre...
20051114
20090728
20070111
78314.0
A61B800
0
ROZANSKI, MICHAEL T
Ultrasound diagnostic device
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61B
2,005
10,556,432
ACCEPTED
Fluid product dispenser
A fluid dispenser comprising a body (1), a fluid reservoir (2), a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, mounted on said reservoir (2), and a dose indicator device for indicating the number of doses of fluid that have been dispensed or that remain to be dispensed from said reservoir, the dispenser being character...
1. A fluid dispenser comprising a body (1), a fluid reservoir (2), a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, mounted on said reservoir (2), and a dose indicator device for indicating the number of doses of fluid that have been dispensed or that remain to be dispensed from said reservoir, the dispenser being charac...
The present invention relates to a fluid dispenser, and more particularly to such a dispenser including a dose indicator device for indicating to the user the number of doses that have been dispensed or that remain to be dispensed from the reservoir of said fluid dispenser. Dose indicator devices are well known, and ca...
20051109
20150120
20070308
60572.0
B67D522
2
NGO, LIEN M
FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSER
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B67D
2,005
10,556,600
ACCEPTED
Carbostyril derivatives and mood stabilizers for treating mood disorders
The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises a carbostyril derivative which is a dopamine-sero-tonin system stabilizer and a mood stabilizer in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The carbostyril derivative may be aripiprazole or a metabolite thereof. The mood stabilizer may include but is not l...
1. A composition comprising at least one carbostyril derivative in combination with at least one mood stabilizer. 2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the carbostyril derivative is a dopamine-serotonin system stabilizer. 3. The composition of claim 2 wherein the carbostyril derivative is aripiprazole or a metabolite t...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This Application is a 371 of PCT/US2004/013308, field May 19, 2004; the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising carbostyril derivatives that act as dopamine-serotonin syst...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The number of people with mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder with or without psychotic features, mania or mixed episodes is increasing every year for numerous reasons. Since the period of 1950, tricyclic antidepressant drugs (e.g., imipramine, desipramine, amitriptyline, et...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the problems described above by providing novel compositions and methods of using these compositions for treating mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder, including but not limited to bipolar disorder I, bipolar disorder II, bipolar disorder with a...
20060802
20150908
20070208
94909.0
A61K317008
1
KANTAMNENI, SHOBHA
Carbostyril derivatives and mood stabilizers for treating mood disorders
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,556,601
ACCEPTED
Method and system for spatio-temporal video warping
A computer-implemented method and system for transforming a first sequence of video frames of a first dynamic scene captured at regular time intervals to a second sequence of video frames depicting a second dynamic scene wherein for at least two successive frames of the second sequence, there are selected from at least...
1. A computer-implemented method for transforming a first sequence of video frames of a first dynamic scene captured at regular time intervals to a second sequence of video frames depicting a second dynamic scene, the method comprising: (a) selecting from at least three different frames of the first sequence portions t...
RELATED APPLICATONS This application claims benefit of provisional applications Ser. No. 60/624,896 filed Nov. 5, 2004 and 60/664,371 filed Jan. 18, 2005 whose contents are included herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to image and video based rendering, where new images and videos are cre...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>While spatial image warping is extensively used in image and video editing applications for creating a wide variety of interesting special effects, there are only very primitive tools for manipulating the temporal flow in a video. For example, tools are available for temporal spe...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a method and computer system for transforming a first sequence of video frames of a first dynamic scene captured at regular time intervals by a camera to a second sequence of video frames depicting a second dynamic scene. This object is re...
20051114
20101214
20061123
59596.0
H04N700
1
AUGUSTIN, MARCELLUS
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPATIO-TEMPORAL VIDEO WARPING
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
H04N
2,005
10,556,616
ACCEPTED
Video processing device with low memory bandwidth requirements
The present invention relates to a video processing device for processing data corresponding to a sequence of pictures according to a predictive block-based encoding technique. Said device comprises a processing unit (20) including a reconstruction circuit (16) for reconstructing pictures from decoded data and an exter...
1. A video processing device for processing data corresponding to a sequence of pictures according to a predictive block-based encoding technique, said device comprising: a processing unit (20;30) including a reconstruction circuit (16;36) for reconstructing pictures from decoded data, an external memory (1) for storin...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a video processing device for processing data corresponding to a sequence of pictures according to a predictive block-based encoding technique. This invention is particularly relevant to video encoder, decoder and transcoder based on MPEG or an equivalent video st...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Video decoders or encoders based on predictive block-based encoding techniques, such as MPEG-2 or H.264, for example, are based on a recursive use of motion estimation/compensation in order to reduce the amount of information to be transmitted. FIG. 1 shows a conventional video d...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to propose a video processing device that requires a lower memory bandwidth than those of the prior art. To this end, the video processing device in accordance with the invention comprises: a processing unit including a reconstruction circuit for rec...
20051115
20120410
20070419
86348.0
H04N712
1
DANG, DUY M
VIDEO PROCESSING DEVICE WITH LOW MEMORY BANDWIDTH REQUIREMENTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04N
2,005
10,556,693
ACCEPTED
Anti-adhesion composites and methods of use thereof
Described herein are composites that inhibit or reduce adhesion between two or more tissues. Also described herein are methods of using the composites.
1. A composite comprising (1) a first compound comprising a first anti-adhesion compound covalently bonded to a first anti-adhesion support, and (2) a first prohealing compound. 2. The composite of claim 1, wherein the first anti-adhesion compound comprises an anti-cancer drug, an anti-proliferative drug, a PKC inhibit...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. Nos. 60/471,482, filed May 15, 2003. This application is hereby incorporated by this reference in its entirety for all of its teachings. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The research leading to this invention was funded in ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Adhesions are the formation of fibrous attachments between two apposing surfaces, and are often formed during the dynamic process of healing of the incision and tissue trauma after surgery. The initiation of the adhesion begins with the formation of a fibrin matrix. The ischemic conditions caused ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF EMBODIMENTS <EOH>Described herein are composites that inhibit or reduce adhesion between two or more tissues and kits used to produce the composite. Also described herein are methods of using the composites. The advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and...
20081203
20121204
20090514
65614.0
A61K3818
3
LAU, JONATHAN S
ANTI-ADHESION COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,008
10,556,722
ACCEPTED
Method and device for deciding support portion position in a backup device
A host computer 80 for wholly controlling an electronic component mounting line displays a surface side image and a reverse side image which respectively show a surface side and a reverse side of a board having components mounted thereon, with the images being superposed; displays components mounted on the surface side...
1-9. (canceled) 10. A support place position determination method in a backup device of determining the positions of support places of the backup device which supports a board at a support surface on a reverse side of a component mounting surface in mounting components on the board by an electronic component mounting a...
TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD: The present invention relates to a support place position determination method and a support place position determination device for determining the positions of support places of a backup device which supports a board. BACKGROUND ART Heretofore, there has been well known a backup device which cons...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Heretofore, there has been well known a backup device which constitutes an electronic component mounting apparatus for mounting components on a board and which supports the board. As the backup device, there is one in which plural backup pins for supporting a board at the reverse side in moun...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS: <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an electronic component mounting line which has applied thereto a support place position determination method and a support place position determination device in one embodiment according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective ...
20051114
20090602
20070329
66687.0
G06F1900
0
KASENGE, CHARLES R
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DECIDING SUPPORT PORTION POSITION IN A BACKUP DEVICE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G06F
2,005
10,556,764
ACCEPTED
Power converter for a solar panel
A solar array power generation system includes a solar array electrically connected to a control system. The solar array has a plurality of solar modules, each module having at least one DC/DC converter for converting the raw panel output to an optimized high voltage, low current output. In a further embodiment, each D...
1. A control unit for controlling an output of a solar device, the control unit comprising: a converter for coupling to the output of the solar device, the converter being configured and arranged to convert the output to a high voltage and low current. 2. A control unit as recited in claim 1, wherein the high voltage i...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The subject disclosure relates to systems for utilizing power generated by solar panels, and more particularly to an improved system for converting the power generated by a solar panel to improve safety and efficiency. 2. Background of the Related Art In the modern ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The subject disclosure relates to systems for utilizing power generated by solar panels, and more particularly to an improved system for converting the power generated by a solar panel to improve safety and efficiency. 2. Background of the Related Art In...
<SOH> 3. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a control unit for controlling an output of a solar module. The control unit includes a converter for coupling to the output of the solar module, the converter being configured and arranged to convert the output to a high voltage and low curre...
20061017
20120124
20070510
59703.0
H02J700
1
PACHECO, ALEXIS BOATENG
POWER CONVERTER FOR A SOLAR PANEL
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H02J
2,006
10,556,855
ACCEPTED
Container for Piece Goods
A container for holding a product, preferably a product in pieces, in particular an edible product, such as sweets, chocolates and the like. The container consists of a container body and comprises product side and base retaining means and at least one outlet opening through which the product comes out. The container b...
1. A container for holding a product, preferably a product in pieces, in particular an edible product, such as sweets, chocolates, comfits and the like; the container consisting of a retaining body (11) and comprising side product retaining means and at least one outlet opening (25) through which the product comes out;...
BACKGROUND The present invention relates to a container for holding a product, preferably a product in pieces, in particular an edible product, such as sweets, chocolates, comfits and the like. The present invention also relates to a blank for obtaining the container, and the use of the container, in particular for pac...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The present invention relates to a container for holding a product, preferably a product in pieces, in particular an edible product, such as sweets, chocolates, comfits and the like. The present invention also relates to a blank for obtaining the container, and the use of the container, in particu...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A container is therefore provided for holding a product, preferably a product in pieces, in particular an edible product, such as sweets, chocolates, comfits and the like; the container consists of a retaining body and comprises side product retaining means and at least one outlet opening through whi...
20061120
20141104
20080605
97209.0
B65D566
0
DEMEREE, CHRISTOPHER R
Container for Piece Goods
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B65D
2,006
10,557,072
ACCEPTED
Modafinil synthesis process
The invention relates to a process for preparing modafinil having a defined granulometry which comprises the steps of: a) preparing a solution of DMSAM; b) contacting the solution obtained with NH3 at a predetermined temperature and a predetermined stirring; and c) isolating the modafinil formed, wherein said temperatu...
1. Process for preparing modafinil having a defined granulometry which comprises the steps of: a) preparing a solution of DMSAM in a solvent; b) contacting the solution obtained with NH3 at a predetermined temperature and under a predetermined stirring; and c) isolating the modafinil formed, wherein said temperature an...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a process for preparing modafinil having a defined granulometry. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Modafinil (C15H15NO2S) of formula I, 2-(benzhydrylsulphinyl)-acetamide, is a synthetic acetamide derivative possessing wakefulness-promoting activity, whose structure ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Modafinil (C 15 H 15 NO 2 S) of formula I, 2-(benzhydrylsulphinyl)-acetamide, is a synthetic acetamide derivative possessing wakefulness-promoting activity, whose structure has been described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,177,290 and whose racemic form has received the approval of the regis...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a process which allows modafinil to be obtained directly in the form of particles of defined granulometry. Another aim of the present invention is to furnish a process which allows modafinil to be obtained in a single polymorph....
20060418
20090602
20070118
74217.0
A61K31165
0
O SULLIVAN, PETER G
MODAFINIL SYNTHESIS PROCESS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,557,100
ACCEPTED
Plasma display device
The plasma display device comprises a plasma display panel forming discharge cells at intersections between data electrodes (D1-Dm) and both of scanning electrodes (SCN1-SCNn) and sustain electrodes (SUS1-SUSn), and a scanning electrode drive circuit for applying a specified voltage to the scanning electrodes (SCN1-SCN...
1. A plasma display device comprising a plasma display panel forming discharge cells at intersections between data electrodes and both of scanning electrodes and sustain electrodes, and a scanning electrode drive circuit for applying a specified voltage to the scanning electrodes, wherein the scanning electrode drive c...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a plasma display device used in image display of television receiver, computer terminal, and others. BACKGROUND ART An alternating-current surface discharge type panel as a representative plasma display panel (PDP) has multiple discharge cells formed between oppositely d...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>An alternating-current surface discharge type panel as a representative plasma display panel (PDP) has multiple discharge cells formed between oppositely disposed front board and rear board. The front board has a plurality of pairs of display electrodes consisting of a pair of scanning electr...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram of plasma display device in a preferred embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a driving waveform diagram of the plasma display device in FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing an example of scanning electrode drive circuit of the plasma disp...
20051116
20090609
20070208
92445.0
G09G328
0
SAID, MANSOUR M
PLASMA DISPLAY DEVICE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G09G
2,005
10,557,136
ACCEPTED
Suitcase comprising mounted pockets
Disclosed is a suitcase (1) comprising two metal or plastic shells (3, 5) that are hingedly connected to each other and can be locked on frame elements (9) by means of a locking device (7), said frame elements (9) being located on edges of the suitcase shells. At least one main area (11) of the suitcase shells (3, 5) i...
1. A suitcase (1) comprising two case shells (3, 5) of metal or plastics material hinged together, the case shells (3, 5) being adapted to be closed by means of a closing means (7) on frame elements (9) arranged at the edges of the case shells (3, 5), characterized in that at least one major surface (11) of the case sh...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention refers to a suitcase as defined in the preamble of claim 1. Such shell suitcases, whose case shells are preferably made of plastic material or metal and which are hinged together at one edge of the case shells, are known. Frame elements are provided at the edges of the case she...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention refers to a suitcase as defined in the preamble of claim 1 . Such shell suitcases, whose case shells are preferably made of plastic material or metal and which are hinged together at one edge of the case shells, are known. Frame elements are provided at the edges of...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the invention to provide a suitcase of the type mentioned above which is made of strong shells and additionally has pockets attached on the sides. The object is achieved according to the invention by providing at least one major surface of the case shells with a c...
20051117
20080715
20061102
68222.0
A45C300
1
MAI, TRI M
SUITCASE COMPRISING MOUNTED POCKETS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A45C
2,005
10,557,303
ACCEPTED
Novel imidazole derivatives, their preparation and their use as medicaments
Novel imidazole compounds of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the application having antitumoral activity and use thereof.
1. A compound of the formula in racemic, enantiomeric form or any combinations of these forms wherein: X is at least one H or halo; Y is —O— or —S—; A is H or (C1-C6)alkyl; Z is selected from the group consisting of: (C1-C6)alkyl optionally substituted by at least one halo; aryl optionally substituted by at least one 5...
A subject of the present application is novel imidazole derivatives. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these derivatives and their use for the preparation of a medicament. Imidazole derivatives according to the present invention have an anti-tumorous activity and in particular a tubul...
20051116
20090519
20070322
74200.0
A61K3170
0
COPPINS, JANET L
NOVEL IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES, THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE AS MEDICAMENTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,005
10,557,558
ACCEPTED
Auto distinction system
An auto distinction system images an assembled fiber band such as a filter tow which continuously moves on the front side of a background plate by a video camera, applies sync-separating to a video signal by a sync-separating circuit 5a, and clamps the video signal by a clamping circuit 5b. Based on the clamped image s...
1-17. (canceled) 18. An auto distinction system for transmitting a characteristic information as time sequence fluctuation information to a computer, wherein the characteristic information includes a defect information, and corresponds to at least one characteristic selected from the group consisting of a width, a thic...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an auto distinction system which detects a characteristic information including a defect information of a continuously moving assembled fiber band (for example, a fiber bundle or fiber assembly such as filter tow) and which is useful for quality control of the assembled ...
<SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present invention relates to an auto distinction system which detects a characteristic information including a defect information of a continuously moving assembled fiber band (for example, a fiber bundle or fiber assembly such as filter tow) and which is useful for quality control of th...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical construction of the system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic layout drawing of the system of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a flowchart for illustrating operations of the system of FIG. 1 . FIG. 4 is a block d...
20051121
20071204
20070322
84356.0
G06K900
0
NGUYEN, TU T
AUTO DISTINCTION SYSTEM
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G06K
2,005
10,557,679
ACCEPTED
Signal integrity self-test architecture
A method suitable for testing an integrated circuit device is disclosed, the device comprising at least one module, wherein the at least one module incorporates at least one associated module monitor suitable for monitoring a device parameter such as temperature, supply noise, cross-talk etc. within the module.
1. A method of testing an integrated circuit device comprising a module (47), which incorporates a module monitor (49) operable to produce a measurement signal indicative of an operating parameter of the module (47) concerned, the method including receiving a measurement signal from a module monitor (49) and processing...
The invention relates generally to the field of integrated circuit architectures, and more specifically to the field of signal integrity self-test (SIST) architectures. Advances in manufacturing technology have enabled larger and denser circuits to be placed on single semiconductor devices. This is especially the case ...
20051122
20090113
20070405
99785.0
G01R3128
1
TRIMMINGS, JOHN P
SIGNAL INTEGRITY SELF-TEST ARCHITECTURE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G01R
2,005
10,557,813
ACCEPTED
Benzimidazole derivatives, compositions containing them, preparation therof and uses thereof
Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Z are as defined in the specification as well as salts and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are prepared. They are useful in therapy, in particular in the management of pain.
1. A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein Z is selected from O═and S═; R1 is selected from C1-10alkyl, C2-10alkenyl, C2-10alkynyl, R5R6N—C1-6alkyl, R5O—C1-6alkyl, R5C(═O)N(—R6)—C1-6alkyl, R5R6NS(═O)2—C1-6alkyl, R5CS(═O)2N(—R6)—C1-6alkyl, R5R6NC(═O)N(—R7)—C1-6alkyl, R5R6NS(═O)2N(R...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to therapeutic compounds which are CB1 receptor ligands, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, manufacturing processes thereof and uses thereof, and more particularly to compounds that are CB1 receptor agonists. More partic...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is related to therapeutic compounds which are CB 1 receptor ligands, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, manufacturing processes thereof and uses thereof, and more particularly to compounds that are CB 1 receptor agonist...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention encompasses compounds in accord with formula I: wherein Z is selected from O═ and S═; R 1 is selected from C 1-10 alkyl, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 2-10 alkynyl, R 5 R 6 N—C 1-6 alkyl, R 5 O—C 1-6 alkyl, R 5 C(═O)N(—R 6 )—C 1-6 alkyl, R 5 R 6 NS(═O) 2 —C 1-6 alkyl, R 5 CS(═O) ...
20051122
20090414
20070315
75887.0
A61K315377
0
SHAMEEM, GOLAM M
BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM, PREPARATION THEROF AND USES THEREOF
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,005
10,557,834
ACCEPTED
Precursor for a door
A method comprises a) attaching a first skin to a first surface of an open cell foam to form a precursor for a door, window or panel; and b) attaching a second skin to the precursor in a separate step from step a). A precursor for a door, window, or panel, comprises a skin attached to one face of an open cell foam, but...
1. A method comprising a) attaching a first skin to a first surface of an open cell foam to form a precursor for a door, window or panel; and b) attaching a second skin to the precursor in a separate step from step a). 2. A method according to claim 1 wherein the second skin is attached to a second surface of the foam,...
The present invention relates to synthetic doors, windows and panels, to methods of making them and to precursors therefor. Doors, windows and panels have traditionally been made from wood, which may be glazed or unglazed. However, unless specially treated, wood can warp if exposed to changes in temperature and/or humi...
20060823
20131126
20070524
92861.0
B21D4700
0
CHAPMAN, JEANETTE E
PRECURSOR FOR A DOOR
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B21D
2,006
10,557,883
ACCEPTED
Method for establishing anisotropic conductive connection and anisotropic conductive adhesive film
The invention ensures fluidity of an anisotropic conductive adhesive film during electrical connection of the connection terminals of circuit boards to the connection portions of electronic devices using the anisotropic conductive adhesive film, in such a manner that the conductive particles are effectively confined, t...
1. A method for anisotropically and conductively connecting a connection terminal of a circuit board to a connection portion of an electronic device, the method comprising the following steps (a) through (d): Step (a) of disposing on the circuit board an anisotropic conductive adhesive film composed of a photocurable i...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for electrically connecting connection terminals of a circuit board with connection portions of electronic devices, as well as to an anisotropic conductive adhesive film used in such a method. BACKGROUND ART Traditionally, connection terminals of circuit boards ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Traditionally, connection terminals of circuit boards are connected to connection portions of other circuit boards or electronic devices, such as IC chips, via an anisotropic conductive adhesive film 43 . As shown in FIG. 4 ( a ), the anisotropic conductive adhesive film 43 is composed of a t...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for anisotropic conductive connection of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating another method for anisotropic conductive connection of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an anisotropic condu...
20051122
20100202
20070329
78098.0
B32B3712
0
MCNALLY, DANIEL
METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION AND ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE FILM
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B32B
2,005
10,558,090
ACCEPTED
Monitoring and controlling power consumption
The present invention relates to an electronic circuit, apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling power consumption. Accordingly, there is provided an electronic circuit, apparatus and method that includes one or more sequential logic elements (12) that are capable of receiving a clock signal (CLK) and an inp...
1. An electronic circuit that includes at least one sequential logic element (12) that comprises: at least one clock terminal for receiving a clock signal (CLK); at least one input terminal (D) for receiving an input signal (I); at least one output terminal (Q) for providing an output signal (O); characterized in that ...
The present invention relates to an electronic circuit that includes at least one sequential logic element that comprises: at least one clock terminal for receiving a clock signal; at least one input terminal for receiving an input signal; at least one output terminal for providing an output signal. The present inventi...
20051123
20081125
20061102
80813.0
G06F100
0
BAE, JI H
MONITORING AND CONTROLLING POWER CONSUMPTION IN A SEQUENTIAL LOGIC CIRCUIT
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G06F
2,005
10,558,295
ACCEPTED
Portable communications device
A portable communications device (1) for wearing by a person and for use in conjunction with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone (3) for communicating a signal indicative of the existence of an emergency to a base station comprises a pendant shaped housing (5) within which is located a first interface circuit (12) which c...
1-59. (canceled) 60. A portable communications device for wearing on a person for communicating a signal indicative of the location of the person to a predetermined location, characterised in that the communications device is operable in conjunction with a wireless enabled telecommunications terminal equipment device f...
The present invention relates to a portable communications device, and in particular, to a portable wireless communications device for location-based telemetry, and personal security applications. Portable communications devices for allowing an individual to summon help in the event of an emergency are well known. Typi...
20060831
20110315
20070412
64856.0
H04M1104
5
DOAN, KIET M
PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
H04M
2,006
10,558,364
ACCEPTED
Use of diphenylmethane derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors
Novel uses of compounds of the Formula 1 or mixtures of substances that contain one more compounds of the Formula 1, are described. The said compounds are suitable as agents against skin and hair browning, for combating age spots and for the inhibition of the undesired browning of foods.
1. A tyrosinase inhibitor comprising a compound of the Formula 1 in an amount effective for skin lightening in humans, hair lightening in humans. combating age spots in human skin, or inhibiting browning in foods: where: R1 is hydrogen, methyl, straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl having 2-4 C ato...
The present invention relates to the use of diphenylmethane derivatives of the following Formula 1 as tyrosinase inhibitors, where: R1 is hydrogen, methyl, straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl having 2-4 C atoms OH or halogen, R2 is hydrogen, methyl or straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsa...
20061114
20170523
20070503
71629.0
A61K831
0
PRYOR, ALTON NATHANIEL
USE OF DIPHENYLMETHANE DERIVATIVES AS TYROSINASE INHIBITORS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,558,387
ACCEPTED
Implant device
An implant device for bone anchored hearing aids of the type that include a screw-shaped anchoring element for anchorage in the bone tissue, an abutment sleeve for skin penetration and arranged to be connected to the fixture with a screw connection and a tool for installing the implant into the bone tissue. The fixture...
1. An implant device for bone anchored hearing aids of the type which comprises a screw-shaped anchoring element (fixture) for anchorage in the bone tissue, an abutment sleeve for skin penetration and arranged to be connected to the fixture by means of a separate screw connection and a tool or installing the implant in...
The present invention relates to an implant device for bone anchored hearing aids. The device comprises a screw-shaped anchoring element (fixture) for permanent anchorage in the bone tissue, an abutment sleeve for skin penetration arranged to be connected to the fixture by means of a screw connection and a tool for ins...
20051129
20080805
20070111
64708.0
A61C800
1
PENDLETON, DIONNE
IMPLANT DEVICE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61C
2,005
10,558,441
ACCEPTED
Active ingredient composition comprising vegetalbe extracts for use in cosmetic products
The invention relates to an active ingredient composition used in cosmetic products, said composition containing vegetable extracts and combating in particular free radicals. The active ingredient composition is an alcohol-based mixture of vegetable extracts that is devoid of liposomes, consisting of between 0.1 and 2 ...
1-5. (canceled) 6. A cosmetic preparation with plant extracts comprising 0.1 and 10% by weight of an active preparation comprising a liposome-free mixture of plant extracts with an alcoholic base, which consists of 0.1 to 2% by weight extract from green coffee beans, 0.1 to 2% by weight extract from the leaves of Camel...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a national stage of PCT/EP2004/005542 filed May 21, 2004 and based upon DE 103 25 156.1 filed May 28, 2003 under the International Convention. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an active preparation for cosmetics, wh...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to an active preparation for cosmetics, which contains plant extracts and has special anti-radical properties. 2. Related Art of the Invention From WO 99/66881, a cosmetic active preparation with a high radical protection factor is ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the invention is to provide a composition for use in cosmetics, which can be easily prepared without using encapsulating liposomes and which at the same time has a high radical protection factor, but can be combined much more easily with other cosmetic ingredients and ...
20051128
20080422
20061109
77307.0
A61K3682
0
FLOOD, MICHELE C
ACTIVE PREPARATION CONTAINING PLANT EXTRACTS FOR COSMETICS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,005
10,558,443
ACCEPTED
Foam spring mattress
The mattress (1) is made of a block of flexible polyurethane foam (4) with a density of 40 Kg/m3 or of any other density, said block being firstly cut with a cut programmable automatic machine, by the main side and then turned at a 90° degree angle by its small side. A certain amount of springs (5) is thereby formed de...
1- Polyurethane foam spring mattress (1), characterised in that the main body is made from a single block of said material and is provided with a plurality of springs (5) of variable resistance to compression. 2- Polyurethane spring mattress (1) according to the first claim characterised in that the springs (5) of said...
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a new type of mattress, completely made of foam, synthetic rubber, etc., and which is provided with a number of springs made up of the same material as that of the mattress itself. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There are currently a great number of types of mattresses on ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are currently a great number of types of mattresses on the market that ensure giving people's bodies beneficial rest, and which also must fulfil the function of giving people proper support, being neither too soft nor too hard. The main varieties are the following: Wool mat...
20051128
20090303
20061109
95858.0
A47C2715
0
GROSZ, ALEXANDER
FOAM SPRING MATTRESS
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A47C
2,005
10,559,038
ACCEPTED
Tube for heat exchanger
The present invention relates to a heat exchanger tube, in which turbulence generating portions placed within a passage of the tube are rounded into curved configurations with predetermined curvatures so that they are hardly damaged or fractured during extrusion to improve machinability and product quality, in which up...
1. A heat exchanger tube comprising: a flat body having predetermined lengths in longitudinal, vertical and lateral directions, respectively; and a plurality of refrigerant passages formed through the body in the longitudinal direction and arranged in the lateral direction, wherein each of the refrigerant passages comp...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a heat exchanger tube, more particularly, in which turbulence generating portions placed within a passage of the tube are rounded into curved configurations with predetermined curvatures so that they are hardly damaged or fractured during extrusion to improve machinabili...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Examples of heat exchangers of an automobile air conditioning system generally include a condenser which heat exchanges high temperature and pressure refrigerant with the ambient air to convert refrigerant into liquid state and an evaporator which transforms liquid refrigerant into low temper...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a front elevation view illustrating a condenser of a heat exchanger which adopts a heat exchanger tube of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a heat exchanger tube according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a sectio...
20051130
20090714
20060608
75680.0
F28F1312
0
LEO, LEONARD R
TUBE FOR HEAT EXCHANGER
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
F28F
2,005
10,559,240
ACCEPTED
Energy Confinement Piezoelectric Resonator
An energy trap piezoelectric resonator makes use of a harmonic wave in a thickness longitudinal vibration mode and can effectively suppress a spurious fundamental wave in a thickness longitudinal vibration mode without significantly suppressing the harmonic wave that is used for the resonator. The energy trap piezoelec...
1-6. (canceled) 7: An energy trap piezoelectric resonator making use of a harmonic wave in a thickness longitudinal vibration mode, comprising: a piezoelectric substrate having opposing first and second principal surfaces; a first excitation electrode disposed at the first principal surface of the piezoelectric substra...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an energy trap piezoelectric resonator used for, for example, a piezoelectric oscillator, and, more particularly, to an energy trap piezoelectric resonator making use of a harmonic wave in a thickness longitudinal vibration mode. 2. ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an energy trap piezoelectric resonator used for, for example, a piezoelectric oscillator, and, more particularly, to an energy trap piezoelectric resonator making use of a harmonic wave in a thickness longitudinal vibratio...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to overcome the problems described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an energy trap piezoelectric resonator which makes use of a harmonic wave in a thickness longitudinal vibration mode, which effectively suppresses a fundamental wave in a thickne...
20051130
20090728
20080731
92130.0
H03H917
0
DOUGHERTY, THOMAS M
ENERGY TRAP PIEZOELECTRIC RESONATOR
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H03H
2,005
10,559,301
ACCEPTED
Conditional sterility in plants
The present disclosure provides methods, recombinant DNA molecules, recombinant host cells containing the DNA molecules, and transgenic plant cells, plant tissue and plants which contain and express at least one antisense or interference RNA specific for a thiamine biosynthetic coding sequence or a thiamine binding pro...
1. A nucleic acid molecule comprising a expressed portion and a plant-expressible transcription regulatory sequence which specifically directs expression of an expressed portion in male or male and female reproductive tissue, wherein said transcription regulatory sequence is operably linked to said expressed portion an...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/475,551, filed Jun. 3, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The field of the present invention is plant molecular biology, especially as related to genetically modified plants with conditional male sterility. Specifi...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The field of the present invention is plant molecular biology, especially as related to genetically modified plants with conditional male sterility. Specifically, the present invention relates to conditionally male and/or female sterile plants in which sterility is achieved by di...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides DNA constructs comprising tissue specific transcription regulatory sequences which direct expression of an associated sequence in developing pollen and/or ovules and operably linked to the transcription regulatory sequence, a sequence which when expres...
20060331
20100223
20070503
96804.0
A01H500
0
FOX, DAVID T
CONDITIONAL STERILITY IN PLANTS
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A01H
2,006
10,559,349
ACCEPTED
Functional synthetic molecules and macromolecules for gene delivery
The present invention describes a synthetic non-viral vector composition for gene therapy and the use of such compositions for in vitro, ex vivo and/or in vivo transfer of genetic material. The invention proposes a pharmaceutical composition containing 1) a non-cationic amphiphilic molecule or macromolecule and its use...
1. A compound represented by formulas I: wherein X represents independently for each occurrence O or —N(R2)—; Y1 represents independently for each occurrence —C(O)R3, —C(O)N(R2)R3, alkyl, alkenylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, R4, or Z1 represents independently for each occurrence —(C(R2)2)P—N(R5)3.A, R4, or Y2 represents indepe...
RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/478,865, filed Jun. 16, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In 1972, Friedmann outlined the far-reaching opportunities for human gene therapy. Friedmann, T.; Roblin, R. Science 1972, 175, 949-955. Chrom...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In 1972, Friedmann outlined the far-reaching opportunities for human gene therapy. Friedmann, T.; Roblin, R. Science 1972, 175, 949-955. Chromosomal deficiencies and/or anomalies, e.g., mutation and aberrant expression, cause many hereditary and non-hereditary diseases. Conventio...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This present invention relates to compounds and methods for gene delivery. One aspect of the invention relates to a class of non-cationic amphiphilies for gene delivery. Another aspect of the invention relates to a cationic, amphiphilic molecule or macromolecule that transforms from...
20060616
20090324
20061026
57364.0
A61K4800
0
PUTTLITZ, KARL J
FUNCTIONAL SYNTHETIC MOLECULES AND MACROMOLECULES FOR GENE DELIVERY
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,559,387
ACCEPTED
Absolute angular position sensor on 360 of a rotating element
The invention relates to an angular position sensor. It relates to a sensor that comprises a rotating part (14) which creates a variable magnetic flux, a fixed part (16) for supporting two probes (22, 26) each having an output current, the first (22) of the probes having an output current having discontinuities when th...
1-10. (canceled) 11. A sensor for determining the absolute angular position of a rotating member over 360°, characterized in that it comprises: a rotating part (14), the rotation of which is linked to that of the rotating member, which rotating part creates a variable magnetic flux; a fixed part (16) for supporting pro...
The invention relates to a sensor for determining the absolute angular position of a rotating member over 360°. Although the invention has very wide applications, it will be described in one particular application which imposes very stringent conditions. Thus, it will be described within the context of determining the ...
20060414
20080129
20070510
94946.0
G01B730
0
PATIDAR, JAY M
ABSOLUTE ANGULAR POSITION SENSOR ON 360 OF A ROTATING ELEMENT
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G01B
2,006
10,559,456
ACCEPTED
Stopper with unlocking lid and elastic return
The invention relates to a stopper for application to a container of the type with a base, an emptying duct, a lid, mounted on the base to pivot between an open and a closed position, a hinge with elastic return which holds the lid in the open position thereof and locking means, for locking the lid on the base. The sto...
1. A stopper intended to be mounted on a container, the internal volume of which may contain contents capable of flowing, for example liquid, said stopper comprising: a base comprising mounting means for mounting on the container, particularly its neck sealable with respect to the contents of said container, and a disc...
The present invention relates to the stoppering of a container, particularly a single-use or disposable container, the internal volume of which may contain contents (or a fill) capable of flowing, so therefore liquid, fluid or pasty. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stopper intended to be mounted o...
20060209
20121113
20070104
58414.0
B67D300
0
KIRSCH, ANDREW THOMAS
STOPPER WITH UNLOCKING LID AND ELASTIC RETURN
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B67D
2,006
10,559,462
ACCEPTED
Colchicoside analogues
The present invention relates to colchicine derivatives, in particular to the 3-demethyl and 3-demethylthio-colchicine of the general formula (I) in which X is oxygen or sulfur, a method for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds of formula (I) have muscle relaxing, anti-...
1-12. (canceled) 13. A compound of the general formula (I) in which X is oxygen or sulfur. 14. The compound as claimed in claim 13 wherein X is oxygen. 15. The compound as claimed in claim 13 wherein X is sulfur. 16. A compound selected from the group consisting of 3-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-3-O-demethylthiocolchicine and 3...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to colchicine derivatives, in particular 3-demethyl- and 3-demethylthio-colchicine derivatives with muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory and anti-gout activity. TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND Relaxant drugs reduce muscle tone and are used in therapy for the treatment of cont...
<SOH> TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND <EOH>Relaxant drugs reduce muscle tone and are used in therapy for the treatment of contractures and muscle spasm. Muscle spasm is one of the main factors responsible for chronic pain; it characterises several pathologies of the locomotor apparatus as well as inflammatory-rheumatic and d...
20060519
20100323
20070607
96712.0
A61K31704
0
BERRY, LAYLA D
COLCHICOSIDE ANALOGUES
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,559,739
ACCEPTED
Self-aligning and actively compensating refiner stator plate system
An improvement to a mechanical refining system relates to an apparatus including three or more actuators (100) coupled to a stator (42) of the refining system, and a controller for independently operating the actuators. An improved method of refining permits adjustment of the overall width of a refining gap between ref...
1. In a mechanical refiner having an inlet for receiving a slurry to be refined, a discharge outlet for refined slurry, a stator mounting a first refining element, and a rotor mounting a second refining element spaced from said first refining element to define a refining gap in communication with said inlet and said di...
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/477,014 filed Jun. 9, 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an improved mechanical refiner. More particularly, it relates to an improvement to a mechanical refiner havi...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Cellulosic fibers such as paper pulp, bagasse, insulation or fiber board materials, cotton and the like, are commonly subjected to a refining operation which consists of mechanically rubbing the fibers between sets of relatively rotating bar and groove elements. In a disk-type re...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This need and others are addressed by a mechanical refiner system which permits adjustment of the overall, or average, gap between the refining elements and of the trim, or angular orientation, of the refining elements relative to one another. The preferred apparatus is a mechanical...
20060417
20100413
20061019
94120.0
B02C2500
0
MILLER, BENA B
SELF-ALIGNING AND ACTIVELY COMPENSATING REFINER STATOR PLATE SYSTEM
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B02C
2,006
10,559,902
ACCEPTED
Transmitting data frames with less interframe space (ifs) time
A method of transmitting data frames over a data network comprises a step of sending said data frames from a transmitter to a receiver with an Inter Frame Space (IFS) time, which does not include a time (T2) that the transmitter needs to change from a receiver state to a transmitter state, thus substantially increasing...
1. A method of transmitting data frames over a data network, comprising sending said data frames from a transmitter to a receiver with an Inter Frame Space (IFS) time, wherein said IFS does not include a time (T2) that said transmitter needs to change from a receiver state to a transmitter state. 2. The method of claim...
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Applications Ser. Nos. 60/478,156 filed on Jun. 12, 2003, and 60/487,694 filed on Jul., 16, 2003, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The present invention relates to data network transmission techniques, and in particular, to an opt...
20051208
20080108
20060608
96334.0
H04J300
3
TRINH, SONNY
TRANSMITTING DATA FRAMES WITH LESS INTERFRAME SPACE (IFS) TIME
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04J
2,005
10,559,908
ACCEPTED
Information recording device
An information recording device is provided, which is capable of performing physical reformatting at a high speed while avoiding unnecessary substitution processing after the physical reformatting. A disc recording and reproduction drive 1020 records information on an information recording medium including a volume spa...
1. An information recording device for recording information on an information recording medium including a volume space for recording user data, a spare area containing a substitute area that can be used in place of a defective area contained in the volume space, and a defect management information area for recording ...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an information recording device for recording and reproducing information on optical discs and other information recording media. BACKGROUND ART In recent years, DVDs have gained widespread acceptance as optical discs permitting the recording of moving picture images in ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In recent years, DVDs have gained widespread acceptance as optical discs permitting the recording of moving picture images in the form of digital information. In addition, Blu-ray discs (hereinafter called “BD” for short), which are known as the next-generation optical discs capable of record...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is an explanatory figure showing the structure of a recording area of an information recording medium according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory figure showing the logical structure of a recording area in an information recording medium...
20051208
20110614
20070426
94985.0
G11C2900
0
GUPTA, PARUL H
INFORMATION RECORDING DEVICE CAPABLE OF HIGH SPEED PHYSICAL REFORMATTING AND RECORDING
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G11C
2,005
10,559,982
ACCEPTED
Methods for treatment of parkinson's disease
New uses of safinamide, safinamide derivatives and MAO-B inhibitors in novel types of treatment for Parkinson's Disease are described. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for treating Parkinson's Disease through the administration of safinamide, a safinamide derivative, or a MAO-B inhibitor, in combinat...
1. A method of treating Parkinson's Disease, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a first composition comprising safinamide, a safinamide derivative or a MAO-B inhibitor and a second composition comprising at least one Parkinson's Disease agent, in an amount effective to treat said Parkinson's Disease ...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a new compositions and methods of treating Parkinson's disease. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for treating Parkinson's Disease through the administration of safinamide , safinamide derivative or a MAO-B inhibitor in combination with other Parkinson's...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Parkinson's Disease (PD) currently affects about 10 million people world-wide. PD is a highly specific degeneration of dopamine-containing cells of the substantia nigra of the midbrain. Degeneration of the substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease causes a dopamine deficiency in th...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is based, in part, on the unexpected finding that the combination of safinamide, a safinamide derivative, or a MAO-B inhibitor and other Parkinson's Disease agents provides a more effective treatment for Parkinson's Disease (PD) than either component alone. The...
20060202
20121009
20070426
59501.0
A61K31498
1
JAVANMARD, SAHAR
METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,560,211
ACCEPTED
Device for supplying casting installations with molten metal
The invention relates to a device for supplying casting installations with molten metal. Said device comprises a crucible into the melt of which a dosing pump dips and supplies a discharge tube (12) communicating therewith with melt. The discharge tube (12) and the pump tube (11) are interlinked via a U-shaped connecti...
1. A device for supplying casting installations with molten metal, having a melting crucible (3), a dosing pump (21, 23), which is dipped into a melt (4), and a discharge pump, communicating with the dosing pump, characterized by the fact that the outlet pipe (12) is introduced so that it penetrates through the cover (...
The invention relates to a device for supplying casting installations with molten metal, having a melting crucible, a dosing pump dipped into the melt and a discharge pipe, which is communicating with the dosing pump. An invention of this type is known from DE-OS 2 111 462. This document describes a melting crucible eq...
20060626
20090721
20070405
65269.0
B22D3500
0
KASTLER, SCOTT R
DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING CASTING INSTALLATIONS WITH MOLTEN METAL
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
B22D
2,006
10,560,669
ACCEPTED
Pharmaceutical Uses of Staurosporine Derivatives
This application relates to the use of staurosporines derivatives for the curative, palliative or prophylactic treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, drug allergy or food allergy, angioedema, urticaria, sudden infant death syndrome, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, multiple sclerosis, or mastocytosis; and ...
1. Use of staurosporine derivatives of formula, wherein R1 , and R2 are, independently of one another, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, etherified or esterified hydroxy, amino, mono- or disubstituted amino, cyano, nitro, mercapto, substituted mercapto, carboxy, esterified carboxy, carbamo...
The present invention relates to the use of staurosporine derivatives (hereinafter: “STAUROSPORINE DERIVATIVES”) in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt form in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for the curative, palliative or prophylactic treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, d...
20070323
20131105
20071227
64074.0
A61K31553
2
JEAN-LOUIS, SAMIRA JM
PHARMACEUTICAL USES OF STAUROSPORINE DERIVATIVES
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,007
10,560,784
ACCEPTED
Method and Device for Clamping of Crushing Shell
A gyratory crusher comprises an outer shell, which should be fastened in a frame included in the crusher, and an inner shell, which is intended to be fastened on a crushing head and to define together with the outer shell a crushing gap for receipt of material to be crushed. Upon fastening of the outer shell a first ab...
1. A method to fasten an outer shell in a gyratory crusher, which comprises the outer shell, which is to be fastened in a frame included in the crusher, and an inner shell, which is intended to be fastened on a crushing head and to define, together with the outer shell, a crushing gap for receipt of material to be crus...
TECHNICAL AREA The present invention relates to a method to fasten an outer shell in a gyratory crusher, which comprises the outer shell, which is to be fastened in a frame included in the crusher, and an inner shell, which is intended to be fastened on a crushing head and together with the outer shell define a crushin...
<SOH> TECHNICAL BACKGROUND <EOH>A gyratory crusher, which is of the above-mentioned kind, can be utilized for crushing hard objects, for instance blocks of stone. During the crushing, the shells of the crusher are worn and these therefore have to be exchanged at regular intervals. Another reason for exchange of shell ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a method to fix an outer shell in a gyratory crusher, which method enables a flexible and robust fixing of the shell. This object is attained by a method to fasten an outer shell in a gyratory crusher, which method is characterized in...
20070322
20101214
20071129
98021.0
B02C200
0
FRANCIS, FAYE
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLAMPING OF CRUSHING SHELL
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B02C
2,007
10,560,788
ACCEPTED
Connecting terminal
A connecting terminal has a rectangular tube-like connecting portion 11 including a bottom plate 13, a first side plate not shown, a top plate 15 and a second side plate 16. At a rear end of the top plate 15, there is formed a locking portion 19 by folding a rear end of the top plate inwardly. A stabilizer portion 17 p...
1. A connecting terminal including a connecting portion formed in a rectangular tube having a top plate to which a locking lancer provided in a housing is to be engaged, wherein a stabilizer portion for stabilizing a posture of the connecting terminal within the housing is provided on a bottom plate of said connecting ...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a female type connecting terminal for receiving a male type connecting terminal, said female type and male type connecting terminal constituting an electrical connector. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND A female type connecting terminal of the kind mentioned above is provided within...
<SOH> TECHNICAL BACKGROUND <EOH>A female type connecting terminal of the kind mentioned above is provided within a housing and is used to establish the electrical connection by receiving a cooperating male type connecting terminal. When the male type connecting terminal is inserted into the female type connecting term...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the connecting terminal according to the invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the connecting terminal. FIG. 3 is a side view of the connecting terminal. FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the connecting terminal. FIG. 5 is an ...
20061121
20071225
20070503
58950.0
H01R1311
0
DINH, PHUONG K
CONNECTING TERMINAL
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H01R
2,006
10,560,937
ACCEPTED
Moulding device for the production of containers in thermoplastic material
A moulding device for the production of containers in thermoplastic material by blowing or blow-drawing, including a mould with two mould halves mutually mobile and provided with a locking device with first and second lock elements, in the form of catches, extending over the whole height of the respective mould halves ...
1. A molding device for blow-molding or stretch-blow-molding containers from heated thermoplastic preforms, said device comprising at least one mold comprising at least two half-molds that can be moved with respect to each other between an open position in which they are parted from one another and a closed position in...
The present invention relates in general to the field of molding devices for blow-molding or stretch-blow-molding containers from heated thermoplastic preforms. More specifically, the invention relates to improvements made to those of these devices that comprise at least one mold comprising at least two half-molds that...
20051215
20080311
20061207
94880.0
B29C4900
0
DAVIS, ROBERT B
MOULDING DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONTAINERS IN THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B29C
2,005
10,561,194
ACCEPTED
Mobile terminal device and hand-off method thereof
A mobile terminal that ensures smooth, continuous communications sessions even when in transit, regardless of base station capabilities and functionalities, in a packet-switched data communications network. With this terminal, each of a plurality of lower interfaces 101-1 to 101-M, when its associated access mechanism ...
1. A mobile terminal apparatus comprising: a plurality of interfaces, each interface being capable of, when an associated access mechanism thereof is in an active state, obtaining a connection to a network using one of a home-address which is assigned to said interface in advance and a care-of-address which is assigned...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a mobile terminal apparatus and a handoff method thereof, and in particular to a mobile terminal apparatus which has a plurality of access mechanisms to a packet-switched data communications network and constantly changes its point of attachment to the packet-switched da...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>With the emergence and proliferation of wireless technology, the Internet today has evolved to a stage where numerous data communications end-points are made up of mobile terminals, each roaming through different domains and attaching itself to different points of attachment to a packet-switc...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the architecture of a mobile terminal according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining an example of operations in the entirety of the packet-switched data communications network to which the mobile termina...
20051216
20101130
20060706
63914.0
H04Q700
0
CHAMBERS, TANGELA T
MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE AND HAND-OFF METHOD THEREOF
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04Q
2,005
10,561,729
ACCEPTED
Depletion-Less Photodiode with Supressed Dark Current and Method for Producing the Same
The invention relates to a photo-detector with a reduced G-R noise, which comprises a sequence of a p-type contact layer, a middle barrier layer and an n-type photon absorbing layer, wherein the middle barrier layer has an energy bandgap significantly greater than that of the photon absorbing layer, and there is no lay...
1. A photo-detector with a reduced G-R noise, comprising a sequence of a p-type contact layer, a middle barrier layer and an n-type photon absorbing layer, said middle barrier layer having an energy bandgap significantly greater than that of the photon absorbing layer, and there being no layer with a narrower energy ba...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to photodiodes for sensing light radiation. More particularly, the present invention relates to a photodiode structure, in which the level of the dark current is significantly reduced, therefore improving the signal-to noise ratio. Furthermore, the invention relates ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Photodiodes are widely used for sensing light radiation. There are many applications in which the level of the light which is required to be sensed is very low, and therefore the sensitivity of said photodiodes is a critical requirement. It is well known in the art that the signa...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a first alternative, the present invention relates to a photo-detector with a reduced G-R noise, comprising a sequence of a p-type contact layer, a middle barrier layer and an n-type photon absorbing layer, said middle barrier layer having an energy bandgap significantly greater ...
20070212
20100914
20071011
62431.0
H01L31072
1
INGHAM, JOHN C
DEPLETION-LESS PHOTODIODE WITH SUPRESSED DARK CURRENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H01L
2,007
10,561,801
ACCEPTED
Method and apparatus for performing position determination with a short circuit call flow
For a call flow to perform position determination, a network (100) sends to a user equipment (UE) (120) an indication (e.g., a request for permission) to perform a position fix for the UE (120). The UE (120) responds by sending to the network an acknowledgment (e.g., a grant of permission) to perform the position fix. ...
1. A method of performing position determination in a network, comprising: receiving from the network an indication to perform a position fix for a user equipment (UE); sending to the network an acknowledgment to perform the position fix; selectively sending to the network a position estimate for the UE; performing loc...
This application claims priority from provisional U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/542,496, entitled Pre-Supl llp Protocol Specification, filed Feb. 5, 2004. BACKGROUND I. Field The present invention relates generally to communication, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for performing position determina...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>I. Field The present invention relates generally to communication, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for performing position determination. II. Background It is often desirable, and sometimes necessary, to know the position of a wireless device in a network. For example, a wireless ...
<SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A method and apparatus for efficiently performing position determination for a wireless device, which is also called a user equipment (UE), is described herein. In one embodiment of the method and apparatus, a network sends to the UE an indication (e.g., a request for permission) to perform a positi...
20060714
20080902
20061207
75232.0
H04M1104
1
SMITH, CREIGHTON H
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING POSITION DETERMINATION WITH A SHORT CIRCUIT CALL FLOW
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04M
2,006
10,561,895
ACCEPTED
Punch-through diode and method of processing the same
A monolithically integrated punch-through diode with a Schottky-like behavior. This is achieved as a Schottky-metal area (16) is deposited onto at least part of the first p-doped well's (9) surface. The Schottky-metal area (16) and the p-doped well (9) form the metal-semiconductor-transition of a Schottky-diode. The ov...
1. A punch-through diode realized as a monolithic ally integrated circuit based an a silicon dice or chip, comprising an n+-doped substrate covered with an n-doped epilayer a first p-well and a second p-well implanted into the n-doped epilayer with a distance between the two wells; an n-well penetrating through the n-d...
The invention relates to a punch-through (PT) diode which is an element that is mainly used for over voltage protection. A punch-through diode is a back-to-back (anti-serial) connection of two p-n-diodes where the space charge regions of the two junctions can merge under reverse bias condition (punch), such that curren...
20051221
20090505
20060720
94692.0
H02H900
0
DIAZ, JOSE R
PUNCH-THROUGH DIODE AND METHOD OF PROCESSING THE SAME
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H02H
2,005
10,561,984
ACCEPTED
Method for run-length encoding of a bitmap data stream
Subtitling aims at the presentation of text information and graphical data, encoded as pixel bitmaps. The size of subtitle bitmaps may exceed video frame dimensions, so that only portions are displayed at a time. The bitmaps are a separate layer lying above the video, e.g. for synchronized video subtitles, animations a...
1. A method for run-length encoding of a data stream, the data stream comprising bitmap formatted subtitle or menu data for video presentation on a display, wherein the subtitle or menu data include graphics or text or both, comprising the steps of defining a preferred color; defining a range of run-lengths; encoding p...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a method for encoding a data stream, particularly a bitmap coded subtitling data stream. BACKGROUND Broadcast or read-only media containing video data may also comprise subpicture data streams, containing textual or graphical information needed to provide subtitles, glyp...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Broadcast or read-only media containing video data may also comprise subpicture data streams, containing textual or graphical information needed to provide subtitles, glyphs or animation for any particular purpose, e.g. menu buttons. Since displaying of such information may usually be enabled or ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The purpose of the invention is to disclose a method for optimized encoding of subtitle or subpicture layers for high-resolution video, such as HDTV, being represented as bitmap formatted areas that may be much broader than the visible video frame. This method is disclosed in claim ...
20051221
20100202
20060629
94435.0
G06K936
0
TRAN, PHUOC
METHOD FOR RUN-LENGTH ENCODING OF A BITMAP DATA STREAM
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G06K
2,005
10,562,402
ACCEPTED
Wireless Control For Creation Of, And Command Response To, Standard Freight Shipment Messages
A freight management arrangement includes a monitor system that communicates over wireless with a large number of freight assets by land and with smaller number of users each associated with a fleet of the freight assets. The monitor system polls sensed ambient data in the freight assets on the basis of requests from t...
1. A freight management method, comprising sensing a condition on a freight asset; transmitting the information concerning the sensed condition over a wireless system to a monitor system in one format; translating the information concerning the sensed condition into a second format; transmitting the information concern...
This application claims the benefit of the following copending applications and their filing dates: U.S. application Ser. No. 60/480,980 filed 24 May 2003; U.S. application Ser. No. 60/582,258 file 25 Jun. 2003; and U.S. application Ser. No. 60/482,889 file 26 Jun. 2003. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Condition of freight assets such as refrigeration temperatures, locations, etc, have in the past been detected by sensors, and various alarms and signals alerted attendants and managers of adverse conditions. Such systems have been cumbersome and presented difficulties for remote...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An embodiment of the invention involves transmitting sensed conditions of freight assets via one format suitable for the sensors to a monitoring system, which sends the data to a user utilizing another, user compatible, format. Another embodiment involves the monitoring system compa...
20070228
20100420
20070830
63054.0
B60R2510
2
GU, YU
WIRELESS CONTROL FOR CREATION OF, AND COMMAND RESPONSE TO, STANDARD FREIGHT SHIPMENT MESSAGES
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B60R
2,007
10,562,749
ACCEPTED
Method of manufacturing wearing article
A method for producing a worn article of the present invention comprises the steps of successively placing portions of webs W1, W2 on a plurality of pads 3; slacking off the webs W1, W2 between the pads 3i by shortening an interval between the pads 3i; placing an elastic member on the webs W1, W2 placed on the pads 3i ...
1. A method for producing a worn article, comprising the steps of: successively placing portions of a web on a plurality of pads; slacking off the web between the pads by shortening an interval between the pads; placing an elastic member on the web placed on the pads so that the elastic member extends across a slack po...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for producing a disposable worn article such as a disposable diaper and disposable pants. BACKGROUND ART A worn article of this type includes an elastic member placed on the surface of the sheet for forming waist gathers, for example. However, such an elastic me...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>A worn article of this type includes an elastic member placed on the surface of the sheet for forming waist gathers, for example. However, such an elastic member shrinks the absorbent body and causes the absorbent body to feel stiff, thus lowering the wearing feeling. A device is known in the...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a side layout view showing a device for producing a worn article according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing a portion of the device near a rotating device. FIG. 3 ( a ) is a perspective view showing a web on which ...
20051229
20081021
20060713
64853.0
B32B3700
0
AFTERGUT, JEFFRY H
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WEARING ARTICLE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B32B
2,005
10,562,843
ACCEPTED
Stable integrands
There is provided a transposable element comprising at least four inverted repeats, at least two of which are each inverted in relation to another, the element comprising DNA for insertion into a host genome, the DNA being located between two pairs of opposing repeats excisable by a transposase in situ to leave said DN...
1. A transposable element comprising at least four inverted repeats, forming at least two pairs of opposing pairs of inverted repeats, the element comprising DNA for insertion into a host genome, the DNA being located between two pairs of opposing repeats such that excision by a transposase or transposases of said pair...
The present invention relates to transposable elements and methods for their incorporation into the genome. Transposable element technology has enabled the genetic transformation of a wide range of insects [cf. Handler, A. (2001), Insect Biochem Mol. Biol. 31, 111-128; Handler, A. (2002), Insect Biochem. Mol. Biol. 32,...
20060515
20120228
20060921
97480.0
A01K67033
0
KETTER, JAMES S
STABLE INTEGRANDS
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
A01K
2,006
10,563,045
ACCEPTED
Pan-kir2dl nk -receptor antibodies and their use in diagnostik and therapy
The present invention relates to novel compositions and methods for regulating an immune response in a subject. More particularly, the invention relates to specific antibodies that regulate the activity of NK cells and allow a potentiation of NK cell cytotoxicity in mammalian subjects. The invention also relates to fra...
1-55. (canceled) 56. A composition of matter comprising: a) an isolated antibody, monoclonal antibody, humanized antibody or chimeric antibody that binds at least two different human inhibitory KIR receptor gene products, wherein said antibody is capable of neutralizing KIR-mediated inhibition of NK cell cytotoxicity i...
FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to antibodies, antibody fragments, and derivatives thereof that cross-react with two or more inhibitory receptors present on the cell surface of NK cells and potentiate NK cell cytotoxicity in mammalian subjects or in a biological sample. The invention also relates to me...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Natural killer (NK) cells are a sub-population of lymphocytes, involved in non-conventional immunity. NK cells can be obtained by various techniques known in the art, such as from blood samples, cytapheresis, collections, etc. Characteristics and biological properties of NK cells include the expr...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention now provides novel antibodies, compositions, and methods that overcome current difficulties in NK cell activation and provide additional advantageous features and benefits. In one exemplary aspect, the invention provides a single antibody that facilitates the a...
20060630
20180227
20061123
72983.0
A61K39395
0
DIBRINO, MARIANNE
PAN-KIR2DL NK-RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPY
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,563,334
ACCEPTED
Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engine
A method for operating an internal combustion engine, injects fuel directly into a combustion chamber as a main injection, a postinjection and optionally also as a preinjection. An injection nozzle with a plurality of injection bores effects the preinjection and the postinjection preferably which is carried out cyclica...
1-17. (canceled) 18. A method for operating an internal combustion engine with compression ignition, comprising: injecting fuel into a combustion chamber as a plurality of fuel jets via an injection nozzle which has a nozzle needle and injection bores, such that some of the fuel is injected as a main injection and ther...
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel internal combustion engine, and to an injection apparatus therefore. When operating internal combustion engines with direct injection, attempts have been made in the past...
<SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel internal combustion engine, and to an injection apparatus therefore. When operating internal combustion engines with direct injection, attempts have been made ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel internal combustion engine, and to an injection apparatus therefore. When operating internal combustion engines with direct injection, attempts have been made ...
20070907
20090407
20080612
64206.0
F02B308
0
GIMIE, MAHMOUD
COMPRESSION IGNITION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
F02B
2,007
10,563,418
ACCEPTED
Stable Tablet Formulation
The present invention is directed to a stable solid formulations of tetrahydrobiopterin, processes for producing them, and treatment methods using such formulations.
1. A stable tablet formulation comprising an initial amount of a crystalline polymorph, designated polymorph B, of (6R)-L-erythro-tetrahydrobiopterin and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein after six months at room temperature and about 60% humidity the stable tablet formulation retains at least about 95% ...
BACKGROUND 1. Field The present invention is generally directed to stable tablet formulations of tetrahydrobiopterin or precursors, derivatives or analogs thereof for the treatment of humans. 2. Background of the Related Technology Tetrahydrobiopterin (sometimes referred to as BH4) is a biogenic amine of the naturally-...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field The present invention is generally directed to stable tablet formulations of tetrahydrobiopterin or precursors, derivatives or analogs thereof for the treatment of humans. 2. Background of the Related Technology Tetrahydrobiopterin (sometimes referred to as BH4) is a biogenic amine of th...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to stable solid formulations of tetrahydrobiopterin, particularly stable tablets, processes for producing such formulations, and treatment methods using such formulations. The invention provides a stable solid formulation of tetrahydrobiopterin, or a pr...
20070724
20110823
20071122
60213.0
C07D47104
4
ROGERS, JAMES WILLIAM
STABLE TABLET FORMULATION
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
C07D
2,007
10,563,486
ACCEPTED
Image processing camera system and image processing camera control method
An object of this invention is to make one image pickup device sharable, with high reliability, among the multiple application programs that dynamically vary camera parameters. In order to achieve this object, the invention includes an image pickup device 6 that acquires images, an image pickup device controller 13 tha...
1. An image-processing camera system, comprising: an image pickup device that acquires image data; a plurality of application programs each set by use of the image data so as to have a different function; an image pickup device controller that controls the image pickup device in accordance with image data acquisition r...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an image-processing camera system sharing one image pickup device for multiple purposes, and to a method of controlling the camera system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Image-processing technology has already begun to be applied to surveillance systems intended to d...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Image-processing technology has already begun to be applied to surveillance systems intended to detect the intrusion of unwanted persons and/or the occurrence of unusual events, and to vehicle-mounted systems for assisting safety driving of vehicles. For outdoor image-processing ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Application programs for use in the surveillance system or vehicle-mounted system required to process images at a predetermined cycle time will now be assumed. Examples of vehicle-mounted systems include a lane-keeping system that recognizes the driving lane of the vehicle by image ...
20060105
20100420
20060727
98748.0
H04N5225
0
FITZPATRICK, ATIBA O
IMAGE PROCESSING CAMERA SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROCESSING CAMERA CONTROL METHOD
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04N
2,006
10,563,554
ACCEPTED
Method for making secure execution of a computer programme, in particular in a smart card
A method for making secure execution of a computer program includes the following steps: stacking a predetermined value in a pile of instructions of the program; and stack popping the pile, the stack popping step being adapted, as the case may be, to enable detection of an anomalous execution.
1. Method of making the execution of a computer program secure, the method being characterized in that it includes: a step of stacking a predetermined value in an instruction stack of the program; and a step of unstacking said stack adapted, where appropriate, to detect an execution anomaly. 2. Method according to clai...
The present invention relates to a method for making the execution of a computer program secure and a secure electronic entity for implementing a method of that kind. The invention may be used in particular to make a smart card secure. References hereinafter to “making a computer program secure” mean: detecting malicio...
20060414
20140422
20061026
70957.0
G06F1214
0
GELAGAY, SHEWAYE
METHOD FOR MAKING SECURE EXECUTION OF A COMPUTER PROGRAMME, IN PARTICULAR IN A SMART CARD
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
G06F
2,006
10,563,691
ACCEPTED
Morpholinyl containing benzimidazoles as inhibitors of respiratory syncytial virus replication
The present invention concerns morpholinyl containing benzimidazoles having inhibitory activity on the replication of the respiratory syncytial virus and having the formula a prodrug, N-oxide, addition salt, quaternary amine, metal complex or stereochemically isomeric form thereof wherein G is a direct bond or optional...
1-28. (canceled) 29. A compound which is 2-[6-{[2-(3-hydroxy-propyl)-5-methyl-phenylamino]-methyl}-2-(3-morpholin-4-yl-propylamino)-benzimidazol-1-ylmethyl]-6-methyl-pyridin-3-ol, or a prodrug, N-oxide, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, quaternary amine, or metal complex thereof. 30. (canceled) 31. A pharmaceutical com...
The present invention is concerned with morpholinyl containing benzimidazoles having antiviral activity, in particular, having an inhibitory activity on the replication of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It further concerns the preparation thereof and compositions comprising these compounds. Human RSV or Respira...
20060104
20081111
20070222
72597.0
A61K31554
0
TUCKER, ZACHARY C
MORPHOLINYL CONTAINING BENZIMIDAZOLES AS INHIBITORS OF RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS REPLICATION
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,564,122
ACCEPTED
Button wrapping and knotting method and apparatus thereof
A method and apparatus for winding and knotting a thread around a sewing thread of a button for clothes so that a gap between the button and a suit, on which the button is sewn, is maintained. The thread, which is twisted at least twice, passes over the sewing thread of the button and winds around the sewing thread, th...
1. A method for winding and knotting a thread around a sewing thread of a button for clothes, comprising the steps of: (a) fixing one end of the thread to the sewing thread of the button, and extending the thread to wind around the sewing thread of the button in a circular shape; (b) further extending the thread to win...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for winding and knotting a thread around a sewing thread of a button for clothes, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for winding and knotting a thread around a sewing thread of a button for clothes so that a gap between the button and ...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In order to easily fasten or unfasten a button for clothes, sewed to the clothes such as a suit or a Y-shirt, into or from a button hole of the clothes, a proper gap needs to be formed between the clothes and the button. For this reason, another thread winds around a sewing thread protruded f...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating a conventional ...
20060104
20090210
20060810
63208.0
D05B316
0
HURLEY, SHAUN R
BUTTON WRAPPING AND KNOTTING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREOF
SMALL
0
ACCEPTED
D05B
2,006
10,564,123
ACCEPTED
Novel chemical compounds
This invention relates to newly identified inhibitors of kinases for treating various disorders.
1. A compound of the formula I, or a salt, solvate, or a physiologically functional derivative thereof in which R1 is hydrogen, —NH2, or C1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen; or R2 is a radical of the formula in which W is a bond, —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —C(═O)—, —NCH3—, or —NH—; R is C3-6cycloalkyl, C1-6alkyl, hydroxy, —NH2, (C1-6alkyl...
FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to newly identified inhibitors of kinases for treating various disorders. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A number of polypeptide growth factors and hormones mediate their cellular effects through a signal transduction pathway. Transduction of signals from the cell surface rece...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A number of polypeptide growth factors and hormones mediate their cellular effects through a signal transduction pathway. Transduction of signals from the cell surface receptors for these ligands to intracellular effectors frequently involves phosphorylation or dephosphorylation ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a first aspect, the instant invention relates a method of inhibiting hYAK3 and/or MK2 in a mammal; comprising, administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula I, or a salt, solvate, or a physiologically functional derivative thereof in ...
20060106
20090310
20060810
61458.0
A61K31519
0
LEESER, ERICH A
NOVEL CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,564,278
ACCEPTED
Reinforcement member, method of manufacturing reinforcement member, and engine block
A portion of a reinforcing member has a stacked structure 102 in which plural iron plates having openings 106 are stacked. A hollow portion 107 is formed inside the stacked structure 102, so that the reinforcing member is reduced in weight. Porous bodies 103 composed of non-woven fabric of metal fibers are disposed on ...
1. A reinforcing member which is integrally cast with a cast metal, comprising: a material which is different from the cast metal; and a hollow portion. 2. The reinforcing member according to claim 1, the reinforcing member comprising: a stacked structure having plated members; openings formed at the plated members, th...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a reinforcing member for reinforcing light metals used for automobile parts and airplane parts or the like. BACKGROUND ART In many fields of automobile parts and airplane parts, etc., aluminum alloys are used to reduce weight. Aluminum alloys are superior in weight reduc...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In many fields of automobile parts and airplane parts, etc., aluminum alloys are used to reduce weight. Aluminum alloys are superior in weight reduction, but thermal expansions thereof are large when the aluminum alloys are exposed to high temperatures. For example, a technique is known in wh...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a reinforcing member of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an exploded condition of a reinforcing member of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a cast test body u...
20060111
20091222
20060727
98656.0
A01K1015
0
SAVAGE, JASON L
REINFORCING MEMBER, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND ENGINE BLOCK
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A01K
2,006
10,564,311
ACCEPTED
Method of evaluating compound efficacious in treating obesity
Examination of obesity or emaciation is performed based on expression levels of LCE gene or protein in a test tissue or a test cell or a polymorphism of the gene. Evaluation of compounds including screening of therapeutic agents for obesity or emaciation is performed utilizing the nature of LCE gene or protein.
1. A method of evaluating compounds which are effective for treatment or prevention of obesity comprising: a) i) a step in which a test compound is administered to or contacted with a test animal or a test cell, and ii) a step in which it is confirmed whether or not said test compound regulates expression levels of LCE...
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method of evaluating compounds which are effective for treatment or prevention of obesity using LCE (long chain fatty acyl elongase) gene or protein. The invention further relates to an examination method for obesity using the gene or protein. BACKGROUND ART Obesity is...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Obesity is a risk factor for numerous adult diseases including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and ischemic heart disease. Since most of these are chronic conditions, they are expected to lead to rising medical costs and to create serious problems for society. Anti-obesity drugs are be...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a graph showing (a) LCE mRNA expression and (b) LCE activity in cells forced to express LCE. HEK293 represents non-treated cells, A5 represents LCE moderately-expressing cells and D8 represents LCE highly-expressing cells. FIG. 2 is a set of pie graphs showing fat...
20060111
20090217
20060706
91638.0
A61K4900
0
ZARA, JANE J
METHOD OF EVALUATING COMPOUND EFFICACIOUS IN TREATING OBESITY
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A61K
2,006
10,564,544
ACCEPTED
Method for generating and managing a local area network
The present invention relates to a method for creating and managing a local area network including at least one device for reproducing an encrypted data flow and a device for transmitting and re-encrypting all or part of said encrypted data, which devices include security modules. The method includes the steps of conne...
1. Method for creating and managing a local network, this network comprising at least one restitution device for an encrypted data stream and a diffusion and re-encrypting device for all or part of said encrypted data, said devices comprising security modules, the method comprising the following steps: connecting a mas...
INTRODUCTION This invention concerns the domain of a local area network creation and administration, in particular a local area network connected to an access point to a conditional access data stream. BACKGROUND ART The management of the access to conditional data is well known and has been practiced since a long time...
<SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>The management of the access to conditional data is well known and has been practiced since a long time particularly in the Pay-TV field. The user has a decoder for decrypting the encrypted stream by means of keys that are associated to subscription or rights. These keys are generally prefera...
<SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The aim of this invention is to propose a method for creating and managing a local network which overcomes the drawbacks described above. This aim is achieved by a method for creating and managing a local area network, this network comprising at least one restitution devic...
20060113
20100525
20060720
64771.0
H04L932
2
SHOLEMAN, ABU S
METHOD FOR GENERATING AND MANAGING A LOCAL AREA NETWORK
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H04L
2,006
10,564,558
ACCEPTED
Semiconductor production system and semiconductor production process
A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a treating unit that treats a substrate to manufacture thereon a semiconductor device; a fluid supplying channel for supplying a fluid required for a treatment of the substrate to the treating unit; a set voltage outputting unit that ...
1. A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, comprising: a treating unit that treats a substrate to manufacture thereon a semiconductor device; a fluid supplying channel for supplying a fluid required for a treatment of the substrate to the treating unit; a set voltage outputting unit that outputs a set voltage correspo...
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus that performs a treatment for a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer, with the use of a fluid of which flow volume is adjusted by a massflow controller. 2. Background Art A semiconductor ma...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus that performs a treatment for a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer, with the use of a fluid of which flow volume is adjusted by a massflow controller. 2. Background Art A semi...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing disadvantages. One object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and a semiconductor manufacturing method, in which a flow volume can be precisely set, without detaching a massflow c...
20060113
20090331
20060803
75592.0
H01L2166
0
HENRY, CALEB E
SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION PROCESS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H01L
2,006
10,564,582
ACCEPTED
Inductive and capacitvie elements for semiconductor techinologies with minimum pattern density requirements
The present invention provides a semiconductor device comprising a plurality of layers, the semiconductor device comprising:—a substrate having a first major surface,—an inductive element fabricated on the first major surface of the substrate, the inductive element comprising at least one conductive line, and—a plurali...
1. A semiconductor device comprising a plurality of layers, the semiconductor device comprising: a substrate having a first major surface, an inductive element fabricated on the first major surface of the substrate, the inductive element comprising at least one conductive line, a plurality of tilling structures in at l...
The present invention relates to processing of inductive and capacitive elements in advanced semiconductor technologies with minimum pattern density requirements as well as semiconductor devices including the elements. Conventional semiconductor devices typically comprise a semiconductor substrate, generally of doped m...
20060112
20140218
20060727
70753.0
H01L2900
0
BAISA, JOSELITO SASIS
INDUCTIVE AND CAPACITVIE ELEMENTS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR TECHINOLOGIES WITH MINIMUM PATTERN DENSITY REQUIREMENTS
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
H01L
2,006
10,564,827
ACCEPTED
Floor for an aircraft cargo compartment and method for the assembly thereof
In conventional aircraft cargo compartments panels or similar flat floor elements are fastened to floor beams or similar supporting elements that are installed in the body of the aircraft. Subsequently functional units such as roller elements latches or PDUs are mounted and connected to one another by way of appropriat...
1. Floor for a cargo compartment of an aircraft, comprising at least one floor element; a functional unit for a cargo transportation means attached to said floor element; and at least one floor beam supporting said at least one floor element and adapted for connection to a skin of the aircraft, said floor element being...
RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable. REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX Not applicable. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a floor for an aircraft cargo compartment as well as to a method of assembling said floor. BACKGROUND...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>From the documents DE 19627846A1 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,927,650), DE 19720224A1 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,125,984), EP 0649802A1, U.S. Pat. No. 4,807,735 or U.S. Pat. No. 3,612,316 floors for aircraft cargo compartments are known in which panels or similar flat floor elements are provided for t...
<SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is the objective of the invention to disclose a cargo-compartment floor as well as a method for its assembly in which the work is facilitated and a reduction of the possibilities for errors during assembly is ensured. This objective is achieved, in the case of a floor for a...
20060522
20120417
20061019
98158.0
B64C100
0
DINH, TIEN QUANG
FLOOR FOR AN AIRCRAFT CARGO COMPARTMENT AND METHOD FOR THE ASSEMBLY THEREOF
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
B64C
2,006
10,564,908
ACCEPTED
Method and device for regulating an internal combustion engine
The invention relates to a method for regulating an internal combustion engine where engine measurement and engine adjustment values are provided, and adaptation values modify the engine parameters, comprising measuring a first engine measurement parameter representative of a first physical engine parameter, measuring ...
1-9. (canceled) 10. A method for regulating an internal combustion engine where engine measurement and engine adjustment values are provided, and adaptation values modify the engine parameters, comprising: measuring a first engine measurement parameter representative of a first physical engine parameter; measuring a se...
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is the US National Stage of International Application No. PCT/EP2004/050569, filed Apr. 20, 2004 and claims the benefit thereof. The International Application claims the benefits of German Patent application No. 10332608.1 filed Jul. 17, 2003, all of the applicat...
<SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Engine controls for internal combustion engines normally use physical models which have parameters by means of which the ideal state of the internal combustion engine can be described. In reality, the underlying parameters of the physical model generally deviate from the real par...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling an internal combustion engine according to one or more physical models, wherein the parameters of the physical model can be adapted in an improved way. There is also provided a device for controlling an inter...
20060117
20070424
20060727
59279.0
F02D4302
0
VO, HIEU T
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGULATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
F02D
2,006
10,564,967
ACCEPTED
Apparatus and method for awarding a prize
Apparatus (1) and associated methods are disclosed for determining the award of a plurality of prizes having respective prize values. The apparatus includes memory (2) for storing data indicative of a current prize value; an input device (3) being responsive to input signals from a respective plurality of gaming termin...
1. Apparatus for determining the award of a plurality of prizes having respective prize values, the apparatus including: memory for storing data indicative of a current prize value; an input device being responsive to input signals from a respective plurality of gaming terminals for providing an increment signal; a con...
FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for awarding a prize. The invention has been developed primarily for use with a plurality of interlinked gaming machines in a gaming establishment and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, the invention is n...
<SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>It is known to “link” gaming machines to provide a number of additional functionalities. This includes the ability to control the awarding of a prize, as the pool of available funds is greater and the amount of funds available is known rather than having to be estimated. Another functionality of ...
<SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to overcome, or at least substantially ameliorate, one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art or at least to provide a useful alternative. According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided an apparatus for determining the ...
20060118
20101123
20060824
85319.0
A63F924
0
GARNER, WERNER G
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AWARDING A PRIZE
UNDISCOUNTED
0
ACCEPTED
A63F
2,006
10,565,066
ACCEPTED
Quinoline and quinazoline derivatives having affinity for 5ht1-type receptors
Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: wherein R1, m, X, R2, n, W, p, Y, Z, R3, R4, R5 and q have the meanings as defined in the description. Methods of preparation and uses thereof in therapy, particularly for CNS disorders such as depression or anxiety, are also disclosed...
1. A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: R1 is halogen, cyano, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, haloC1-6alkoxy or haloC1-6alkyl; m is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; X is N or CH; R2 is halogen, cyano, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, haloC1-6alkoxy or haloC1-6alkyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; W is —CH2—, —CH(C1-6alkyl)-...
The present invention relates to novel compounds, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and their use as medicaments in the treatment of CNS and other disorders. A novel series of compounds has now been found that possess high affinity for 5-HT1 type receptors and/or are 5-HT ...
20060117
20071009
20061012
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