Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110047624 | Method and System for Software Licensing Under Machine Virtualization A method and system implementing software licensing management under machine virtualization are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a virtual platform running on a physical machine; a binding agent running on a host operating system of the virtual... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110047014 | Graphical User Interface with Circumferentially Displayed Search Results A method and system for processing user information are described. A graphical user interface is provided to include a display region, a first bounded region circumferentially surrounding the display region, and a second bounded region circumferentially surrounding the ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110041105 | INTEGRATED DMA PROCESSOR AND PCI EXPRESS SWITCH FOR A HARDWARE-BASED FUNCTIONAL VERIFICATION SYSTEM A method and system for facilitating communication between a host system and one or more hardware-based functional verification systems. The one or more hardware-based functional verification systems verify the functionality of electronic circuit designs. A controller s... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110040920 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MULTI-PROCESS PROTECTION USING DIRECT MEMORY MAPPED CONTROL REGISTERS A method and system for providing multi-process protection using direct memory mapped control registers is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method provides a set of control registers for each execution unit of a plurality of execution units... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110036489 | Hockey Stick A hockey stick having a composite blade and a shaft is disclosed. The composite blade includes a heel section that is recessed relative to the front and back faces of the blade. The recessed heel section is configured to be received by a hockey stick shaft or an adapter... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110035773 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND USER INTERFACE FOR NETWORK OF INPUT DEVICES Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more par... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110035003 | Fail-Safe Silicone Breast Implant Delivery Device A tapered sleeve is provided for implant delivery. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicone breast implant) is introduced into a large proximal end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized distal end of the d... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110032735 | UNIVERSAL THREE PHASE CONTROLLERS FOR POWER CONVERTERS The systems and methods described herein provide for a universal controller capable of controlling multiple types of three phase, two and three level power converters. The universal controller is capable of controlling the power converter in any quadrant of the PQ domai... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110029293 | Method For Modeling Fracture Network, And Fracture Network Growth During Stimulation In Subsurface Formations A method for modeling fracture network and fracture network growth during stimulation in subsurface formations is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving data comprising characteristics of a subsurface formation, generat... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110028685 | Analyte Determination Utilizing Mass Tagging Reagents Comprising A Non-Encoded Detectable Label This invention pertains to methods, mixtures, kits and compositions pertaining to analyte determination and/or quantification by mass spectrometry using compounds comprising a reporter moiety and a non-encoded detectable label. The compounds can be used in sets for the ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110023160 | Functional Disruption Of Avian Immunoglobulin Genes A transgenic chicken is disclosed having disrupted endogenous immunoglobulin production. In one embodiment, a targeting construct is stably integrated into the genome of the chicken by homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells, and injection of the engineered emb... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110016234 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND USER INTERFACE FOR NETWORK OF INPUT DEVICES Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more par... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110015715 | Coronary Venous Pacing Lead And Anchoring Screw System A system implantable in the coronary venous system, including a pacing lead with an anchoring screw is disclosed. The system includes a stimulation lead (10) for stimulating a left heart cavity of a patient, and a removable catheter (26) for implanting the... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110015548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY Method and apparatus for treating obesity by use of transesophageal delivery of energy to interrupt the function of vagal nerves.... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110015034 | MULTI-RATIO ROTORCRAFT DRIVE SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CHANGING GEAR RATIOS THEREOF A multi-ratio rotorcraft drive system and a method of changing gear ratios thereof are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the multi-ratio rotorcraft drive system comprises a rotor system comprising one or more rotors and one or more engines. Each engine of the one ... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110011591 | TEMPORARY FLUID DIVERSION AGENTS FOR USE IN GEOTHERMAL WELL APPLICATIONS Systems, methods and compositions for temporary sealing fractures in subterranean formations are herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, a composition comprising at least one constituent for temporary sealing a fracture in a subterranean well is provided. The deg... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110010744 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND USER INTERFACE FOR HOME THEATER NETWORK Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more par... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100321886 | Enclosure Element An enclosure for electronic assemblies is provided, with a first deck surface and a first side wall with a short side and a long side and a second deck surface, disposed such that it faces the first deck surface, and a second side wall, disposed such that it faces the f... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100318952 | System and Method Incorporating An Arithmetic Logic Unit For Emulation A system and method for verifying logic circuit designs having arithmetic operations and complex logical operations such that the operations may be evaluated at substantially full hardware speed is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system for verifying the funct... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318794 | System and Method for Providing Security Aboard a Moving Platform A system for providing network security on a vehicle information system and methods for manufacturing and using same. The security system comprises an all-in-one security system that facilitates security system functions for the vehicle information system. Exemplary sec... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318345 | System and Method Implementing Full-Rate Writes For Simulation Acceleration A system and method for writing simulation acceleration data from a host workstation to a hardware emulation system without considerably sacrificing emulation speed or sacrificing the emulation capacity available for a user's logic design. According to one embodiment, a... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318344 | System and Method Implementing A Simulation Acceleration Capture Buffer A system and method for capturing and delivering emulation data from a hardware emulation system to a simulator running on a host workstation without considerably sacrificing emulation speed or sacrificing the emulation capacity available for a user's logic design. Acco... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318338 | System and Method For Implementing A Trace Interface A system and method for selectively capturing and storing emulation data results from a hardware emulation system, which reduces the data bandwidth requirement and the unnecessary consumption of the DRAM memory capacity by uninteresting data. According to one embodiment... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318235 | System for monitoring energy consumption of an electrical appliance A system for monitoring energy consumption of an electrical appliance. The present invention provides an elegant means of monitoring energy consumption by legacy appliances such as a HVAC system. The energy consumption is monitored by the use of new and innovative wirel... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318150 | Apparatus And Method For Analyzing Patient Tolerance To A Stimulation Mode Favoring A Spontaneous Atrioventricular Conduction An implantable cardiac prosthesis device conducting an analysis of a patient tolerance to a pacing mode favoring the spontaneous atrioventricular conduction is disclosed. The device operates in a dual chamber (DDD or biventricular) mode and in a pacing mode favoring the... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100316900 | BATTERY PACKS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH BATTERY POWERED APPLIANCES Cooling air intake port (52), cooling air exhaust port (55), and securing walls (86, 87), which contact and secure the side surfaces of one or more battery cells (72), may be defined within two battery pack housing halves (50, 80). Whe... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100314105 | INJECTION-BACKFLOW TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING FRACTURE SURFACE AREA ADJACENT TO A WELLBORE An injection backflow technique for measuring fracture surface area adjacent to a wellbore is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method comprises measuring an initial temperature profile along the length of a wellbore. A tracer composition is injected into the we... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100312332 | Methods and Devices for Delivery of Prosthetic Heart Valves and Other Prosthetics Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particular... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100312118 | Systems and Methods for Perfusion Enhanced Diagnostic Imaging Systems and methods for enhancing diagnostic imaging by the means of increasing tissue perfusion and/or vasodilation, and thus, increasing imaging agent perfusion distribution and/or imaging agent uptake by tissue. The desired effects can be achieved by exposing the are... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100309389 | SMART REMOTE CONTROL A remote control unit for an entertainment system comprising a television or other display device, and a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the televisions. The remote control unit is adapted to send and receive information signals to and from the television a... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100306192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A SEARCH ENGINE FOR USER GENERATED CONTENT (UGC) A method and system for a search engine for user generated content have been disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a search request from a client, the search request directed to user generated content. Relevant user ge... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100306125 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE MOST FAVORABLE LOCATIONS FOR ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM APPLICATIONS A system and method for determining the most favorable locations for enhanced geothermal system applications are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving input data comprising characteristics of a subsurface geothermal re... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305770 | Systems and Methods for Scalable Configurations of Intelligent Energy Storage Packs A system and method for scalable configuration of intelligent energy storage packs are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method comprises providing a first current measurement of a first energy storage cell electrically connected to a first converter circuit, an... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305691 | Prosthetic Heart Valves, Scaffolding Structures, and Systems and Methods for Implantation of Same Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particular... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305584 | Suture-Based Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects A system for treating a septal defect having a suture-like implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The suture-like apparatus is preferably implantable through a... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301579 | SHEAR CENTER RAISING TWIST AXLE WITH INTERNAL AND TUNABLE TRANSITIONING GUSSETS A trailing rear suspension for a motor vehicle having a twist beam axle coupled at its ends to a pair of trailing arms wherein the twist beam axle raises the shear center of the central portion of its cross-beam above the wheel center of the vehicle. The raising of the ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100299723 | System and Method for Automated Clock Wind Back Recovery A method and system for automated clock wind-back recovery are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises requesting a license to access an application and storing a time anchor, the time anchor comprising a recent system time observ... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100295335 | DEFORMABLE CROSS-CAR BEAM SYSTEM FOR SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION Systems and methods that facilitate vehicle passenger protection during side impact events and, more particularly, to systems and methods which increase the survival space between the vehicle side structure and a vehicle passenger located in the vehicle passenger compar... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100295245 | Game machine and games The present inventions comprise four different games. Three are board games and one is a game of chance. All four games use a Game Machine™ device which carries a plurality of chips. The International Game of Life™ involves moving pieces on a board in a manner based... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100285992 | MICRO-PATTERNED PLATE COMPOSED OF AN ARRAY OF RELEASABLE ELEMENTS SURROUNDED WITH SOLID OR GEL WALLS A micro-patterned plate composed of an array of releasable elements surrounded by a gel or solid wall and methods of manufacture of the micropatterned plate. The surface properties of walls can be tailored if needed to be repellent or attracting to proteins. The walls c... | 11/11/2010 |
