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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090100038 | Information Analysis System An information analysis system is provided, which includes a data loading unit to retrieve data from a document, a storage unit to store the data, a correlation analysis unit to compute at least one correlation index to represent the correlation between the data stored ... | 04/16/2009 |
| 20080198077 | MOBILE WIDEBAND ANTENNAS In various exemplary embodiments, a wideband antenna assembly includes a stamped monopole antenna mast having two or more conductors combined to a single feed. The conductors are combined at a predetermined height above the point of connection with the single feed. The ... | 08/21/2008 |
| 20080157915 | Flame retardant, electrically-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive materials and methods of making the same Halogen-free, flame retardant, electrically-conductive adhesive materials are disclosed herein, which may be suitable for use with electromagnetic interference shielding devices. In one embodiment the adhesive material may include an adhesive, electrically-conductive ma... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080146176 | Multi-freqency antenna assemblies with DC switching According to various exemplary embodiments, apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for use with antenna systems operable for receiving first and second signals having respective first and second frequencies. In one exemplary embodiment, a controller selectively c... | 06/19/2008 |
| 20070225655 | INTRAVAGINAL MEDICAMENT APPLICATORS An exemplary embodiment of a medicament applicator generally includes a body member having a reservoir portion for holding medicament and at least one outlet in communication with the reservoir portion for dispensing medicament from the reservoir portion. The applicator... | 09/27/2007 |
| 20070211436 | Combined board level shielding and thermal management An exemplary apparatus generally includes a fence, a heat sink, and a thermal interface. The fence includes walls defining at least one opening along an upper portion of the fence. The walls are configured to be disposed generally about one or more electrical components... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070210082 | EMI shielding and thermal management assemblies including frames and covers with multi-position latching According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are of assemblies capable of providing board level EMI shielding and heat dissipation of one or more electrical components. Other aspects relate to components of such assemblies. Further aspec... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070211445 | Low-profile board level EMI shielding and thermal management apparatus and spring clips for use therewith According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are provided of low-profile apparatus capable of providing board level shielding for one or more electrical components while also providing dissipation of heat generated by the one or more ele... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070187561 | Mounting systems, brackets, and methods related to soft storage products According to various aspects of the present disclosure, there are provided various exemplary embodiments of systems, brackets, and methods useful for mounting soft storage products and structures. In one embodiment, a system generally includes at least one arm, at least... | 08/16/2007 |
| 20070159040 | Expandable drawer inserts and organizers with hinged trays Aspects of the present disclosure relate to various exemplary embodiments of drawer inserts or organizers. One particular exemplary embodiment includes an apparatus for use within a sliding drawer. The apparatus generally includes a base having at least one storage comp... | 07/12/2007 |
| 20070158277 | Needle-punched non-woven filtration media and in-tank fuel filters suitable for filtering alternative fuels Aspects of the present disclosure provide various embodiments of filtration media and in-tank fuel filters suitable for filtration of alternative fuels. In one exemplary embodiment, an in-tank fuel filter generally includes a filter body. The filter body includes an int... | 07/12/2007 |
| 20070137417 | Handles for attachment to wired products Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes two handle pieces that can be assembled to one another. When so assembled, the handle pieces cooperatively form a handle ... | 06/21/2007 |
| 20070139904 | Low-profile assemblies for providing board level EMI shielding for electrical components on opposite sides of printed circuit boards An EMI shielding assembly generally includes a frame attachable to the board's first side, and first and second covers configured to be respectively positioned on generally opposite sides of the board. The first cover is configured to cover at least one opening along an... | 06/21/2007 |
| 20070131130 | Projectiles with light transmissive tips A projectile according exemplary embodiments generally includes a body. The body has a generally cylindrical proximal portion and an ogival distal portion terminating at a distal rim. The ogival distal portion includes a distal-facing aperture extending inwardly from th... | 06/14/2007 |
| 20070131131 | Upset jacketed bullets A projectile according to exemplary embodiments generally includes a jacket with nose, middle, and heel portions. The nose portion includes a forward cavity. The heel portion includes a rearward cavity having sidewalls. A dense core is within the rearward cavity and bon... | 06/14/2007 |
| 20070117694 | Functional exercise training methods and devices for improving hamstring strength and conditioning Various aspects of the present disclosure provide functional exercise training and instructional methods and devices for hamstring strengthening and conditioning. In one exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes lying down in a supine position on a support surfa... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070114348 | Hook/hanger component mounting systems, components thereof, and related methods Various aspects of the invention provide various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, mounting systems and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a wall standard, a hanger component or component having at least ... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070114197 | Wire shelf having integrated hooks with hanger rod According to various aspects of the present disclosure, various shelf embodiments are disclosed that include a rod member connected thereto using one or more hook members. In some embodiments, a shelf includes a plurality of hook members supporting a rod member so as to... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070108146 | Fences for attachment to wire shelving and related methods Various aspects of the present disclosure provide various exemplary embodiments of shelf fences that can, for example, be attached to wire shelves. In one exemplary embodiment, a fence generally includes an upper horizontal rod member and a lower horizontal rod member. ... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070101545 | Handles for attachment to wired products Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending from a... | 05/10/2007 |
| 20070102604 | Hook/hanger component mounting systems, components thereof, and related methods Various aspects of the invention provide attachment members, hook/hanger components, mounting systems, and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a bracket clip generally includes a channel with spaced-apart side walls having tabs for engaging apertures of an ape... | 05/10/2007 |
| 20070094977 | EMI shields and related manufacturing methods An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield according to one embodiment generally includes a frame and a cover. The frame includes peripheral walls each having at least one folded portion forming an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall. The cover includes a lid portion... | 05/03/2007 |
| 20070095567 | EMI vent panels including electrically-conductive porous substrates and meshes An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding vent panel according to one embodiment generally includes an electrically-conductive porous substrate. The electrically-conductive porous substrate may include electrically-conductive reticulated or open-celled polymeric f... | 05/03/2007 |
| 20070068887 | Racks having swivel arms for supporting tools A tool rack according to one embodiment generally includes a base for mounting the tool rack to a support surface. The base includes first and second spaced-apart ribs or flanges extending outwardly therefrom. The first rib has at least one aperture therein concentrical... | 03/29/2007 |
| 20070060031 | Polishing head elbow fitting An improvement is provided for a TITAN HEAD wafer carrier having an annular inflatable tube for exerting pressure on the edge of a perforated plate during wafer dechucking, and a flexible plastic tube for supplying pressure to the annular inflatable tube. The improvemen... | 03/15/2007 |
| 20070046039 | Tailgate latching mechanisms An apparatus for latching a tailgate to supporting structure of a vehicle generally includes a latch, a keeper, and a member for rotating the keeper relative to the latch. The member is rotatably supported by the tailgate such that the member is rotatable between at lea... | 03/01/2007 |
| 20070023374 | Devices and methods for attaching decorative trim pieces to shelving An assembly for use with a shelf generally includes a trim piece having a slot along at least a portion thereof. The assembly also includes at least one device configured for attaching the trim piece to the shelf. The at least one device includes an interlocking member ... | 02/01/2007 |
| 20060291191 | Illuminated implements for drinking and/or eating and related methods According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of illuminated implements for drinking and/or eating and related methods. In various embodiments, an implement for drinking and/or eating generally includes at least one tube having at least one inner flui... | 12/28/2006 |
| 20060279131 | Apparatus for a vehicle for dumping and providing ground access An apparatus generally includes a dump frame pivotably coupled to a vehicle's chassis, and a slide frame slidably coupled to the dump frame. The apparatus further includes at least one slide frame actuator for causing sliding movement of the slide frame, and at least on... | 12/14/2006 |
| 20060265913 | Wheeled shovels Various exemplary embodiments are provided of wheeled shovels. In one exemplary embodiment, a wheeled shovel generally includes a wheel assembly having an axle and a wheel. The wheeled shovel also includes a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion. The frame m... | 11/30/2006 |
| 20060254619 | Commerical kitchenware washers and related methods An exemplary kitchenware washing assembly generally includes a tank for holding fluid for washing kitchenware. The assembly also includes at least one pump for agitating the fluid in the tank. The at least one pump is configured with at least one drain to allow at least... | 11/16/2006 |
| 20060235494 | Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy. In one exemplary embodiment, a therapeutic device generally includes one or more light sources for emitting therapeutic light. In some embodiments, ... | 10/19/2006 |
| 20060227537 | Beverage accessory devices Various embodiments relate to beverage accessory devices for use within beverage receptacles. In one exemplary embodiment, a beverage accessory device generally includes a housing having sidewalls defining a cavity therein. A substantially fluid-tight container is withi... | 10/12/2006 |
| 20060215393 | Lighted hats According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of lighted hats and other lighted headwear pieces. In various embodiments, a lighted headwear piece (e.g., hat, visor, etc.) generally includes a head attachment portion (e.g., a crown or a hat, an elastic... | 09/28/2006 |
| 20060180347 | SHIELDING STRIPS A shielding strip according to one aspect of the invention includes a generally longitudinally extending region and at least one generally transversely extending slot along the generally longitudinally extending region. The slot has at least one enlarged portion at abou... | 08/17/2006 |
| 20060181514 | Providing input data A manually operable data input device is constructed from fabric and is configured to receive input data from a user. A low power consumption radio transmitting device is interfaced to the input device for transmitting input data. A radio receiving device receives trans... | 08/17/2006 |
| 20060156640 | Covers, systems, and methods for covering outdoor deck components According to various aspects of the present disclosure, there are provided various exemplary embodiments of covers, systems and methods for covering boards and deck components. In one exemplary embodiment, a cover generally includes an upper portion and generally downwa... | 07/20/2006 |
| 20060080825 | Methods related to electromagnetic interference shielding In one implementation, a method of shielding against ingress and egress of electromagnetic energy relative to an electronic device housing generally includes selecting a color from a plurality of colors for an aesthetically colored portion of at least one electromagneti... | 04/20/2006 |
| 20060081389 | Aesthetically colored EMI shields An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield includes a resiliently compressible core and an electrically conductive portion coupled to the core. A portion of the EMI shield is aesthetically colored and configured to substantially reflect light having a frequency within... | 04/20/2006 |
| 20060046615 | Devices and methods for restraining or inhibiting excessive breast movement The present invention relates to devices and methods for restraining excessive breast movement while a user engages in vigorous activity. In one embodiment, a method generally includes substantially entirely covering the user's breasts by wrapping a strapless breast res... | 03/02/2006 |
