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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100238535 | ELECTROCHROMIC THIN-FILM MATERIAL One exemplary embodiment of an electrochromic thin-film material comprises a metal-chalcogen compound; and/or a mixture or solid solution of one or more metal-rich metal-chalcogen compounds and/or lithium. One or more of the metals comprise Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100236593 | Frame Structure For A Quickly Erectable Canopy Shelter A frame structure comprising a plurality of leg members, a plurality of top-corner fittings, a plurality of slide fittings and a plurality of flexible-pole members. Each leg member comprises a first end and a second end. A top-corner fitting is attached to the first end... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100165440 | Electrochromic Device And Method For Making Electrochromic Device A method for lithiating an electrochromic device comprise forming a first transparent conductive layer on a substrate, forming an electrochromic structure on the first transparent conductive layer, forming a second transparent conductive layer on the electrochromic stru... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100165439 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PATTERNING SUCH DEVICES Varying the optical absorption of an electrochromic device in situ allows optimal control over the depth and quality of laser patterning lines when patterning electrochromic devices. Accordingly, an electrochromic device comprises a target conductive layer, an absorbing... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100106621 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURATING PRODUCTS A system comprises a product database, a vendor interface and a reseller interface. The vendor interface is capable of receiving product information for the product database that is related to at least one promotional product. The reseller interface is coupled to the pr... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100079845 | Reflection-Controllable Electrochromic Device Using A Base Metal As A Transparent Conductor An all-solid-state electrochromic device comprises a transparent base material, and an electrochromic multilayer-stack structure formed on the transparent base material. The electrochromic multilayer-stack structure comprises a first transparent-conductive film formed o... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100079844 | RESONANT CAVITY ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE One exemplary embodiment of an electrochromic device comprises a single cavity Fabry-Pérot filter in which the metal conductive layers forming the cavity are sandwiched by conductive dielectric layers. Another exemplary embodiment of an electrochromic device comprises ... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100067090 | Electrical Contact Technique For Electrochromic Windows A window assembly comprises a first conductive material layer, an electrochromic stack, a second conductive material layer and a seal. The first conductive material layer is formed on a substrate and comprises at least two zones electrically isolated from each other. Th... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20090323161 | ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES One exemplary embodiment of an electrochromic device comprises a tantalum-nitride ion-blocking layer formed between a transparent conductive layer and an electrochromic layer. Another exemplary embodiment of an electrochromic device comprises a tantalum-nitride ion-bloc... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090323160 | Multi-Pane Dynamic Window and Method For Making Same A window assembly comprises a plurality of dynamic electrochromic zones formed on a single transparent substrate in which at least two electrochromic zones are independently controllable. In one exemplary embodiment, the window assembly comprises an Insulated Glass Unit... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090323158 | Electrochromic Devices Based on Lithium Insertion An electrochromic switching device comprises a counter electrode, an active electrode and an electrolyte layer disposed between the counter electrode and the active electrode. The active electrode comprises at least one of an oxide, a nitride, an oxynitrides, a partial ... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090323155 | Multi-Cell Solid-State Electrochromic Device A multi-cell electrochromic device comprises a plurality of solid-state electrochromic cells that are arranged in an optical alignment. Each electrochromic cell is separated from an adjacent electrochromic cell in the optical alignment by a transparent conductive layer ... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090302403 | SPIN TORQUE TRANSFER MAGNETIC MEMORY CELL A spin-torque magnetic memory element comprises a large magnetic volume, and a thick magnetic layer. The magnetic layer comprises a nearly round shape, a small intrinsic anisotropy and a uniaxial anisotropy that is substantially based on the shape. In one exemplary embo... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090293397 | Load-Transfer Device For Reinforcing Concrete Structures A load-transfer device for a structure comprises a top member, a bottom member and at least one web member. The top member comprises a bottom surface adapted to receive a top surface of the structure. The bottom member comprises a top surface adapted to receive a bottom... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090266892 | Optical Sighting System An automatic optical sighting system generates at least one adjustment for an adjustable optical system based on at least one detected condition, an appropriate dynamic model of a projectile in flight, and a solution of the equations of motion in flight, so that the pro... | 10/29/2009 |
| 20090224221 | Lifting Device A lifting device comprises at least two multi-stage masts and a cable mechanism. Each multi-stage mast comprises a first length and a second length that is longer than the first length. Each multi-stage mast further comprises a plurality of stages, such that at least on... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090062078 | Flexible Enclosure For A Recreational Structure A safety enclosure structure comprises a plurality of flexible rods and a frame assembly. Each flexible rod comprises a first end and a second end. The frame assembly comprises at least four apertures arranged in a first through fourth sequential arrangement along the f... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090062077 | Panel-type Frame Structure For A Recreational Structure A recreational structure comprises a rebounding-surface frame forming a closed shape, and at least one panel disposed between the rebounding-surface frame and a support surface. The at least one comprises a horizontal edge, and at least a portion of the top horizontal e... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090055315 | Method Of Billing A Purchase Made Over A Computer Network A method of effecting a sale over a computer network in which it is determined whether a user passes fraud control before effecting a sale over a computer network. Information associated with a method of payment, such as credit card information, debit card information, ... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090049529 | Method Of Billing A Purchase Made Over A Computer Network A method of effecting a sale over a computer network in which it is determined whether a user passes fraud control before effecting a sale over a computer network. Information associated with a method of payment, such as credit card information, debit card information, ... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090048975 | Method Of Billing A Purchase Made Over A Computer Network A method of effecting a sale over a computer network in which it is determined whether a user passes fraud control before effecting a sale over a computer network. Information associated with a method of payment, such as credit card information, debit card information, ... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090023558 | Concentric-arrangement frame structure for recreational structure A coupling device for a recreational structure comprises a first arm member and a second arm member. The first arm member comprises first and second ends that are arranged substantially in a plane. The first end comprises an external surface that is capable of receiving... | 01/22/2009 |
| 20080284101 | Fencing Card Game A fencing match is simulated by a card game that includes a plurality of action cards and a plurality of judgment cards. Each action card includes an indication of a movement distance, a reach distance and a relative strength of an action. Each judgment card includes an... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080258869 | Electronic Key-Management System A device that is part of an electronic key-management system comprises an interface, and a key holder and key carrier device. The interface is capable of receiving a control signal from an external control system, such as a building access control system, a building sec... | 10/23/2008 |
| 20080114934 | Multipath Data Retrieval From Redundant Array An optimum pathway to data stored on a data storage system having N storage devices and more than N pathways is determined in response to a read request for the data. A sorter separates the read request into an appropriate segment size for sending to the storage devices... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080083319 | Charging Handle A charging handle for a 10/22® rimfire firearm includes a grip portion having a blind aperture and a rear portion capable of being coupled to an action/bolt of the firearm, such that the charging handle further comprising a weight that is based on a velocity of a .22LR... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080082401 | Consumer Portable Media Device A display container having a media output device, such as a display and/or an audio output device and/or a Braille output device, presents information, such as a movie trailer. A controller is coupled to the media output device. The controller accesses predetermined med... | 04/03/2008 |
| 20080072946 | Beam And Truss Structure For A Canopy A structure comprises a ridge beam, a plurality of truss beams, and a plurality of legs. The ridge beam comprises a first end and a second end. Each end comprises at least one tab member that projects in a direction that is substantially parallel to a plane of the ridge... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080016413 | RAID 3 + 3 A data storage subsystem that includes three data storage units, three check storage units, and an array controller coupled to the three data and three check storage units can tolerate failure of any three data and check storage units failures can be occur before data s... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20080009394 | Frame Structure For A Safety Enclosure For A Recreational Structure A frame structure for a safety enclosure for a recreational structure includes at least one substantially rigid horizontal support member, at least one vertical pole member having a top end, a substantially vertical portion and portion that is not substantially vertical... | 01/10/2008 |
| 20070236081 | User-Controllable Power-Assisted System And Method For The Application Of Pressure A system and a method for a controllable power-assisted application of pressure includes a force sensor capable of sensing a user-applied force; and a force generator responsive to the sensed user-applied force and capable of generating a force that is applied to a pres... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070238490 | WIRELESS MULTI-MICROPHONE SYSTEM FOR VOICE COMMUNICATION A wireless communication system includes a wireless terminal and a host device. The wireless terminal includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver of the wireless terminal transmits electrical audio signals output from a plurality of microphones over a wirele... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070074442 | Gunstock having laser sighting device A gunstock assembly includes a laser sighting device, and a gunstock having a cavity containing the laser sighting device. In one exemplary embodiment, a portion of the laser sighting device extends outside the cavity at a fore end of the gunstock. In another exemplary ... | 04/05/2007 |
| 20060258510 | SPRING ARRANGEMENT FOR A RECREATIONAL STRUCTURE A spring arrangement for a trampoline includes a rebounding surface, a frame structure having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a plurality of spring members that are mechanically coupled between the rebounding surface and the frame structure. A first group of spr... | 11/16/2006 |
| 20060258509 | SPRING ARRANGEMENT FOR A RECREATIONAL STRUCTURE A spring arrangement for a trampoline includes a rebounding surface, a frame structure having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a plurality of spring members that are mechanically coupled between the rebounding surface and the frame structure. A first group of spr... | 11/16/2006 |
| 20060244214 | FENCING CARD GAME A fencing match is simulated by a card game that includes a plurality of action cards and a plurality of judgment cards. Each action card includes an indication of a movement distance, a reach distance and a relative strength of an action. Each judgment card includes an... | 11/02/2006 |
| 20060189441 | RECREATIONAL STRUCTURE USING A COUPLING MEMBER A recreational structure, such as a trampoline frame, can be quickly and reliably assembled using a coupling member generally having a “T” configuration. A first arm member and a second arm member are disposed in an opposite relationship with each other. The first a... | 08/24/2006 |
| 20060128529 | RECREATIONAL STRUCTURE USING A SLEEVE-JOINT COUPLING A recreational structure, such as a trampoline frame, can be quickly and reliably assembled using a sleeve-joint coupling having a “T” configuration. A first arm member and an aperture that is formed in the sleeve-joint coupling are disposed in an opposite relations... | 06/15/2006 |
| 20060097879 | SIDS and apnea monitoring system A sleeping person is monitored by a system having a sensor unit and a base unit. The sensor unit outputs a sensor signal corresponding to each of at least two body function parameters of a sleeping person, such as a heart-rate, a respiratory rate and/or a body temperatu... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060080401 | Adaptive vicinity prefetching for filesystem metadata Network latencies are reduced by detecting a metadata access call for filesystem metadata contained in a filesystem node of remotely located filesystem. The metadata corresponding to the metadata access call is fetched when the metadata corresponding to the metadata acc... | 04/13/2006 |
