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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087055 | Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating distribution of recorded content Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating formation of content streams formed of content for distribution to content consumers. A request detector detects indications of demand for content. Selection of what content to be included in a content stream is ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7901116 | Data interface to the AC power line via standard light bulb socket There is disclosed a data receiving device for coupling to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. A standard medium lamp base is supported by a frame and connected to a branch circuit of the AC power line. An electrical device having signal terminals... | 03/08/2011 |
| D633380 | Device packaging assembly | 03/01/2011 |
| 7706851 | Compander, and associated methodology, for a radio communication station operable pursuant to a coded squelch scheme Apparatus, and an associated method, for companding communication data. Companding is provided for a two-way radio communication station operable pursuant to a coded squelch scheme, such as an MURS or FRS radio. A baseband processor invokes compression operations up... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7660602 | Full-duplex radio speaker system and associated method A speaker assembly, and an associated method, is operable in conjunction with operation of a content capable mobile station, such as a mobile station that stores and plays out MP3-formatted files. A Bluetooth™, or other, transceiver of the speaker assembly communi... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7653091 | Apparatus for synchronization of digital multimedia data communicated over wired media An apparatus for synchronizing the initiation of the playback of packetized multimedia data received asynchronously in each receiver in a system, and for synchronizing the real time playback in a plurality of receivers in the system, from the transmitter over a wire... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7567777 | Apparatus and method for effecting communication between a wireless network and a satellite radio receiver An apparatus for effecting communication between a wireless network and a coupled satellite radio receiver includes: (a) a wireless receiver for receiving at least one local signal associated with the wireless network; (b) a coupler for coupling the satellite radio ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7539219 | Method and apparatus for synchronization of digital multimedia packets A method and apparatus is provided for synchronizing both the initiation of playback of digital multimedia data in one or more receivers and the rate of playback of the digital multimedia data in the one or more receivers, all receiving the digital multimedia data f... | 05/26/2009 |
| D582416 | Portable docking station | 12/09/2008 |
| 7455435 | High speed data interface to the AC power line through a standard light bulb socket A data receiving or transmitting device, having data receiving or transmitting capability, is coupled respectively from or to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. In one aspect, a data interface includes a data receiving device that may be configur... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7435141 | Connector apparatus, and associated method, for powering a set of consumer electronic devices Connector apparatus, and an associated method, by which to apply electrical power to a set of consumer electronic devices, such as a laptop computer and a mobile phone, or other portable device. The connector includes an input port to which a source of input power i... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7417535 | Apparatus and method for converting a low voltage AC wiring circuit to a high speed data communications link An apparatus for converting a low voltage alternating current (AC) wiring circuit to a high speed data communications link, comprising a primary coupling circuit and a secondary coupling circuit. The apparatus provides low voltage AC power to a data device and coupl... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7371123 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for use, for example, at the end of an audio visual (A/V) system cable. The connector includes a body from which extends a sleeve for engaging a corresponding feature of another electrical connector. The sleeve of the electrical connector of ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7343015 | Method and apparatus for high fidelity wireless stereophonic transmission utilizing dual frequency carriers A method and system is disclosed for transmitting two related channels of signals through the air. A first channel of signals is modulated with a first carrier frequency, and a second channel of signals is modulated with a second carrier frequency. The modulated fir... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7309273 | Adjustable steering mechanism for radio frequency toy controller A controller for a radio-controlled toy, comprising a housing, a first interface disposed on a first side of the housing, a second interface disposed on a second side of the housing, and a steering wheel having a steering shaft, the steering shaft being adapted to b... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7298120 | Apparatus, and associated method, for converting electrical power into form for powering a load device A power converter, and an associated method, for converting input power into output power. The power converter is capable of converting direct current input power as well as alternating current input power into direct current output power available for use to power ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288917 | Transmitter for radio-controlled toy A mobile toy is described. The mobile toy includes a wheel assembly having a hubcap for removably engaging a wheel of the wheel assembly. The mobile toy may also include a transmitter having a charging pad for charging of a radio-controlled embodiment of the toy. Th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7266390 | Network interface cassette adapter and method A network interface cassette for coupling signals between a wireless network and a tape head in a cassette tape player. The network interface cassette includes an enclosure that is conformed to the cassette tape form factor. It contains a transceiver that converts b... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7190769 | Apparatus for controlling operation of a recording device with a telephone instrument An apparatus for controlling operation of a recording device with a telephone configured for orientation in a first state and a second state includes: (a) an information conveying section for conveying information from the telephone to a recording locus in the recor... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7171308 | Weather station A weather station for providing weather information to a user, especially weather information related to lightning and severe thunderstorm activity. In accordance with the present invention, the weather station includes one or more antennas for receiving GPS transmi... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166937 | Power supply, and associated method, exhibiting selectable electrical characteristics Apparatus, and an associated method, for a power converter that provides operative power to a load device. The characteristics of the operative power are selectable, permitting the power supply to be used to power load devices of differing power requirements. An ind... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152732 | Protective housing assembly, and associated method, for optical storage media A protective housing assembly, and an associated method, for storing optical storage media, such as a compact disc or digital video disc. The housing assembly includes a housing base member and a housing cover member that are positionable in a confronting arrangemen... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7128634 | Convertible drive train for radio-controlled toy A radio-controlled car convertible from a two-wheel drive configuration to a four-wheel drive configuration is described. The radio-controlled car includes a chassis, a first drive assembly positioned in a first portion of the chassis, and a modular second drive ass... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7130600 | Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating entry of location information at a weather band radio or other receiving station Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating personalization of a weather band radio that receives SAME messages broadcast by the NWR system. Alphanumeric indicators of locations are displayed upon a user display element. And, a listener of the radio enters... | 10/31/2006 |
| D530670 | Connector assembly | 10/24/2006 |
| D528507 | Connector assembly | 09/19/2006 |
| 7076464 | Apparatus, and associated method, for distributing revenue generated pursuant to distribution of content Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating distribution of revenue generated pursuant to distribution of content, such as recorded music files or other entertainment files, to content consumers. Identification is made by an identifier of includable distri... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7029363 | Adjustable steering mechanism for radio frequency toy controller A controller for a radio-controlled toy, comprising a housing, a first interface disposed on a first side of the housing, a second interface disposed on a second side of the housing, and a steering wheel having a steering shaft, the steering shaft being adapted to b... | 04/18/2006 |
| D516810 | Packaging for radio-controlled toy | 03/14/2006 |
| 6945840 | Wheel assembly for a toy A mobile toy is described. The mobile toy includes a wheel assembly having a hubcap for removably engaging a wheel of the wheel assembly. The mobile toy may also include a transmitter having a charging pad for charging of a radio-controlled embodiment of the toy. Th... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6910939 | Toy car kit A mobile toy is described. The mobile toy includes a wheel assembly having a hubcap for removably engaging a wheel of the wheel assembly. The mobile toy may also include a transmitter having a charging pad for charging of a radio-controlled embodiment of the toy. Th... | 06/28/2005 |
| D503439 | Radio frequency toy controller | 03/29/2005 |
| D492370 | Radio frequency toy controller | 06/29/2004 |
