Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183648 | Nanoscopic electrode molecular probes The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhancing the electron transport property measurements of a molecule when the molecule is placed between chemically functionalized carbon-based nanoscopic electrodes to which a suitable voltage bias is appl... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177998 | Lithium-loaded liquid scintillators The invention is directed to a liquid scintillating composition containing (i) one or more non-polar organic solvents; (ii) (lithium-6)-containing nanoparticles having a size of up to 10 nm and surface-capped by hydrophobic molecules; and (iii) one or more fluoropho... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176795 | Apparatuses for prestressing rod-type specimens in torsion for in-situ passive fracture toughness testing in an extremely high-pressure environment of hydrogen An in-situ specimen fixture particularly adapted for prestressing rod-type SNTT-type specimens comprising a tube and end cap wherein the specimen is secured at one end to the tube, and at the opposite end to the end cap. The end cap is rotatable relative to the tube... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173208 | Method for producing dustless graphite spheres from waste graphite fines A method for producing graphite spheres from graphite fines by charging a quantity of spherical media into a rotatable cylindrical overcoater, charging a quantity of graphite fines into the overcoater thereby forming a first mixture of spherical media and graphite f... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170302 | System and method for generating motion corrected tomographic images A method and related system for generating motion corrected tomographic images includes the steps of illuminating a region of interest (ROI) to be imaged being part of an unrestrained live subject and having at least three spaced apart optical markers thereon. Simul... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8158377 | Biosensor method and system based on feature vector extraction A method of biosensor-based detection of toxins comprises the steps of providing at least one time-dependent control signal generated by a biosensor in a gas or liquid medium, and obtaining a time-dependent biosensor signal from the biosensor in the gas or liquid me... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153988 | Porous material neutron detector A neutron detector employs a porous material layer including pores between nanoparticles. The composition of the nanoparticles is selected to cause emission of electrons upon detection of a neutron. The nanoparticles have a maximum dimension that is in the range fro... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152895 | Production of magnesium metal A process of producing magnesium metal includes providing magnesium carbonate, and reacting the magnesium carbonate to produce a magnesium-containing compound and carbon dioxide. The magnesium-containing compound is reacted to produce magnesium metal. The carbon dio... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8144686 | Method and systems for bandwidth scheduling and path computation for connection-oriented networks A connection-oriented network includes a control server. The control server receives requests to establish and utilize dedicated channels in the network. The control server utilizes various scheduling methods and algorithms to determine channels based on the request... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143834 | Electronically commutated serial-parallel switching for motor windings A method and a circuit for controlling an ac machine comprises controlling a full bridge network of commutation switches which are connected between a multiphase voltage source and the phase windings to switch the phase windings between a parallel connection and a s... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142877 | Nano transfer and nanoreplication using deterministically grown sacrificial nanotemplates Methods, manufactures, machines and compositions are described for nanotransfer and nanoreplication using deterministically grown sacrificial nanotemplates. An apparatus, includes a substrate and a nanoconduit material coupled to a surface of the substrate. The subs... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142516 | Self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces An external covering and method of making an external covering for hiding the internal endoskeleton of a mechanical (e.g., prosthetic) device that exhibits skin-like qualities is provided. The external covering generally comprises an internal bulk layer in contact w... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8133826 | Thermal control structure and garment A flexible thermally conductive structure. The structure generally includes a plurality of thermally conductive yarns, at least some of which are at least partially disposed adjacent to an elastomeric material. Typically, at least a portion of the plurality of therm... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8120225 | External split field generator A generator includes a coil disposed about a core. A first stationary magnetic field source may be disposed on a first end portion of the core and a second stationary magnetic field source may be disposed on a second end portion of core. The first and second station... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8117929 | Control of the positional relationship between a sample collection instrument and a surface to be analyzed during a sampling procedure using a laser sensor A system and method utilizes distance-measuring equipment including a laser sensor for controlling the collection instrument-to-surface distance during a sample collection process for use, for example, with mass spectrometric detection. The laser sensor is arranged ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8110961 | Permanent-magnet-less machine having an enclosed air gap A permanent magnet-less, brushless synchronous system includes a stator that generates a magnetic rotating field when sourced by an alternating current. An uncluttered rotor disposed within the magnetic rotating field is spaced apart from the stator to form an air g... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110082 | Photoelectrochemical molecular comb A method, system, and apparatus are provided for separating molecules, such as biomolecules. The method, system, and apparatus utilize an electrochemical cell having at least two electrodes, one electrode comprising a photo-sensitive material capable of generating a... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101913 | Method of making large area conformable shape structures for detector/sensor applications using glass drawing technique and postprocessing A method of making a large area conformable shape structure comprises drawing a plurality of tubes to form a plurality of drawn tubes, and cutting the plurality of drawn tubes into cut drawn tubes of a predetermined shape. The cut drawn tubes have a first end and a ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8101388 | Method and structure for extracting molecular species The present invention in one embodiment provides a method for extracting molecular material including providing a probe comprising a penetration portion having a nanoscale surface for penetrating a biological compartment, a receptor present on the penetrating portio... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8089408 | Robust low-frequency spread-spectrum navigation system Methods and apparatus are described for a navigation system. A process includes providing a plurality of transmitters distributed throughout a desired coverage area; locking the plurality of transmitters to a common timing reference; transmitting a signal from each ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8089188 | Internal split field generator A generator includes a coil of conductive material. A stationary magnetic field source applies a stationary magnetic field to the coil. An internal magnetic field source is disposed within a cavity of the coil to apply a moving magnetic field to the coil. The statio... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088503 | Chemical solution deposition method of fabricating highly aligned MgO templates A superconducting article includes a substrate having an untextured metal surface; an untextured barrier layer of La2Zr2O7 or Gd2Zr2O7 supported by and in contact with the surface of the substrate; a ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088056 | Thin californium-containing radioactive source wires A cermet wire includes at least 1% californium-252 and is characterized by a diameter of no more than 0.0225 inch. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084735 | Pulsed voltage electrospray ion source and method for preventing analyte electrolysis An electrospray ion source and method of operation includes the application of pulsed voltage to prevent electrolysis of analytes with a low electrochemical potential. The electrospray ion source can include an emitter, a counter electrode, and a power supply. The e... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080796 | Standoff spectroscopy using a conditioned target A system and method are disclosed for standoff spectroscopy of molecules (e.g. from a residue) on a surface from a distance. A source emits radiation that modifies or conditions the residue, such as through photodecomposition. A spectral generating source measures a... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8077047 | Tampering detection system using quantum-mechanical systems The use of quantum-mechanically entangled photons for monitoring the integrity of a physical border or a communication link is described. The no-cloning principle of quantum information science is used as protection against an intruder's ability to spoof a sensor re... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8076124 | Method and apparatus for sustaining viability of biological cells on a substrate A method for the transient transformation of a living biological cell having an intact cell membrane defining an intracellular domain, and an apparatus for the transient transformation of biological cells. The method and apparatus include introducing a compartmental... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8068984 | Triply redundant integrated navigation and asset visibility system Methods and apparatus are described for a navigation system. A method includes providing a global positioning system fix having a plurality of tracking parameters; providing a theater positioning system fix; monitoring the plurality of tracking parameters for predet... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8065529 | Methods for using a biometric parameter in the identification of persons Brain waves are used as a biometric parameter to provide for authentication and identification of personnel. The brain waves are sampled using EEG equipment and are processed using phase-space distribution functions to compare digital signature data from enrollment ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8063649 | Broadband high impedance pickoff circuit A measuring system minimizes the parasitic affects of lumped circuit elements. The system includes two or more in-situ interfaces configured to conductively link a source to an internal load and an external load. The in-situ interfaces are linked to a shunt conducto... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062868 | Method of forming an electrically conductive cellulose composite An electrically conductive cellulose composite includes a cellulose matrix and an electrically conductive carbonaceous material incorporated into the cellulose matrix. The electrical conductivity of the cellulose composite is at least 10 μS/cm at 25° C. The compos... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061579 | Friction stir method for forming structures and materials Processes for forming an enhanced material or structure are disclosed. The structure typically includes a preform that has a first common surface and a recess below the first common surface. A filler is added to the recess and seams are friction stir welded, and mat... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8052951 | Carbon nanotubes grown on bulk materials and methods for fabrication Disclosed are structures formed as bulk support media having carbon nanotubes formed therewith. The bulk support media may comprise fibers or particles and the fibers or particles may be formed from such materials as quartz, carbon, or activated carbon. Metal cataly... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048682 | Device and method for detecting sulfur dioxide at high temperatures The present invention relates to a method for selectively detecting and/or measuring gaseous SO2 at a temperature of at least 500° C., the method involving: (i) providing a SO2-detecting device including an oxygen ion-conducting substrate havi... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047094 | Hydraulic involute cam actuator Mechanical joints are provided in which the angle between a first coupled member and a second coupled member may be varied by mechanical actuators. In some embodiments the angle may be varied around a pivot axis in one plane and in some embodiments the angle may be ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8003220 | Nanotransfer and nanoreplication using deterministically grown sacrificial nanotemplates Methods, manufactures, machines and compositions are described for nanotransfer and nanoreplication using deterministically grown sacrificial nanotemplates. An apparatus, includes a substrate and a nanoreplicant structure coupled to a surface of the substrate. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8003045 | Cast, heat-resistant austenitic stainless steels having reduced alloying element content A cast, austenitic steel composed essentially of, expressed in weight percent of the total composition, about 0.4 to about 0.7 C, about 20 to about 30 Cr, about 20 to about 30 Ni, about 0.5 to about 1 Mn, about 0.6 to about 2 Si, about 0.05 to about 1 Nb, about 0.05... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7995216 | Control of the positional relationship between a sample collection instrument and a surface to be analyzed during a sampling procedure with image analysis A system and method utilizes an image analysis approach for controlling the collection instrument-to-surface distance in a sampling system for use, for example, with mass spectrometric detection. Such an approach involves the capturing of an image of the collection ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989211 | Functionalized gold surface-enhanced raman scattering substrate for rapid and ultra-sensitive detection of anionic species in the environment This invention relates to the development of a new Raman enhancing reagent and a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) method for rapid and ultra-sensitive detection and identification of perchlorate (ClO4−) and other anions such as techne... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7983887 | Fast computational methods for predicting protein structure from primary amino acid sequence The present invention provides a method utilizing primary amino acid sequence of a protein, energy minimization, molecular dynamics and protein vibrational modes to predict three-dimensional structure of a protein. The present invention also determines possible inte... | 07/19/2011 |
