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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110045216 | Method For Manufacturing a Hollow Profile, a Hollow Profile and a Vehicle Body A hollow profile that has improved handling ability and a good ability to be attached to other components and a method for producing the hollow profile. In the method for producing a hollow profile having at least two half shell sheets, a first half shell sheet is appli... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110042050 | Composition Having a Corrosion Protection Layer and Process for the Production Thereof A composite material can include a carrier material that is coated, at least over part of the surface, with a corrosion protection layer made of an aluminum alloy. The composite material can provide a defined, effective, durable corrosion protection and simultaneously h... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110040483 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting Lightning Activity Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for detecting lightning activity. Waveform data indicative of lightning activity is received by a waveform sensor from one or more signal converters. The waveform data comprises a group of elect... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110039121 | Aluminum strip for lithographic printing plate carriers and the production thereof A method for producing aluminum strips for lithographic printing plate supports, wherein the aluminum strip is produced from a rolling ingot, which after optional homogenizing is hot-rolled to a thickness of 2 mm to 7 mm and cold-rolled to a final thickness of 0.15 mm t... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110038259 | Priority Policing of Requests with Deferred Determination of Priority Level Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for priority policing of requests with deferred determination of priority level. The method includes directing each packet in a data stream to a policer. The method also includes determining whe... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110035330 | Quality Control of Investment Performance Calculations Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for quality control of investment performance calculations. Performance data associated with one or more investment accounts is received by a server computing device. A tolerance range associate... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110033128 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING AND RECONSTRUCTING AN IMAGE OF A COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM A forensically sound image of a computer readable storage medium can be transferred across a low bandwidth communications network. The method can include the step of scanning an image of the computer readable storage medium for redundant data, the redundant data duplica... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110025172 | Ultrasound Imaging Transducer Acoustic Stack with Integral Electrical Connections An ultrasound transducer that includes a backing layer, an insulating layer disposed on top of the backing layer, and a plurality of conductive traces disposed on top of the insulating layer are disclosed. Each of the conductive traces has an upper face. A plurality of ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110023869 | DELIVERY DEVICES A delivery device for delivering a metered amount of substance (L) in response to exhalation by a user, the delivery device comprising: a mouthpiece (5) through which the user in use exhales; an outlet (45) from which substance Is delivered; and a dispensi... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110023063 | Inserting Personalized Information into Digital Content products, for inserting personalized information into digital content. A request for digital video content is received by a computing device. The request includes authentication data associated with a user of a client device. Personalized data to be inserted into the re... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022540 | Location-Based Address Determination and Real Estate Valuation Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for location-based address determination and real estate valuation. Current location information from a mobile device is received by a server computing device. The location information includes ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022312 | Generating and Tracking Activity Patterns for Mobile Devices Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for tracking patterns associated with mobile devices. The system includes a server computing device configured to receive location information from a mobile device associated with a user. The lo... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110020763 | Endodontic Applications of Tissue Liquefaction During root canal procedures, pulp may be removed from a tooth without disturbing the dentin by directing pulses of a heated liquid onto the pulp at particular temperatures and pressures to liquefy or gellify the pulp. The liquefied or gellified material is then aspirat... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110016696 | METHOD FOR THE PERMANENT CONNECTION OF WORKPIECES, PRESSING TOOL, AND ATTACHMENT FOR A PRESSING TOOL The invention relates to a compression tool (2) for the permanent connection of workpieces (14, 16, 18, 30, 34) having two pivot elements (4), which each have a compression jaw (10), and having at least one rotational axis (6), on whic... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110013716 | Time-Frequency Space Constructions of Families of Signals A computer-implemented method and system for generating large families of sequences with desirable properties for many applications, including communications and radar applications, applies constraints to a sequence in the Zak space, modulates the constrained sequence i... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110012588 | Wide-Dynamic Range Electrometer with a Fast Response A method and apparatus for measuring current includes sensing a first voltage at the output of an amplifier and computing a current based on the first voltage and the resistance of a first resistive element, which is electrically coupled between an inverting input of th... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110008414 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING CONFORMATIONALLY CONSTRAINED PEPTIDES, PEPTIDOMIMETICS AND THE USE THEREOF AS SYNTHETIC VACCINES The present invention relates to methods for synthesizing conformationally constrained peptides and cyclic peptidomimetics obtainable by these methods which are conformationally constrained due an internal cross-link. This cross-link is formed between the side chain of ... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110006959 | Dual Polarized UHF Antenna Described are antenna assemblies and methods for forming antenna assemblies. An antenna assembly includes a dual polarized far-field antenna and a near-field loop antenna. The near-field loop antenna is electromagnetically coupled to the dual polarized far-field antenna... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110006957 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPACT VOLUMETRIC ANTENNA A wide-bandwidth antenna (e.g., a rib-dipole antenna) includes a first pole formed by a first conductive member and/or a second pole formed by a second conductive member. The antenna also includes an antenna feed between the first conductive member and the second conduc... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005922 | Methods and Apparatus for Protecting Plasma Chamber Surfaces A method for creating a protective layer over a surface of an object comprising aluminum and magnesium for use in a semiconductor processing system, which includes oxidizing the surface of the object using a plasma electrolytic oxidation process. The method also include... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100331024 | DEVICE FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, DATA COLLECTION AND DATA PROCESSING, AND A CIRCUIT CARD The object of the invention is a device for personal communication, data collection and data processing, which is a small-sized, portable and hand-held work station comprising a data processing unit (2); a display (9); a user interface (10, 11); a n... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100327927 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING RADIO FREQUENCY POWER A method for controlling pulsed power that includes measuring a first pulse of power from a power amplifier to obtain data. The method also includes generating a first signal to adjust a second pulse of delivered power, the first signal correlated to the data to minimiz... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100323216 | Multi-layered composite part made of steel having optimized paint adhesion A multilayered composite part includes a plurality of steel alloy layers connected to one another, with at least one core layer consisting of a soft, well deformable steel alloy and at least one steel alloy layer of a very high strength steel alloy, arranged on the core... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100320192 | Method and apparatus for the inductive high-frequency welding of metal products having different material thicknesses and/or material grades using at least two component induction conductors which are separable from one another A method and a device for inductive radiofrequency welding of metal products, include heating by inducing radiofrequency currents with use of at least one induction conductor. The metal products and a welding zone are moved relative to one another, so that edge regions ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100319044 | Efficient Distribution of Remote Storage Data Described are apparatuses and methods for remote recording of digital data. A remote server digital video recorder (RS-DVR) server system includes one or more computer readable storage devices and a digital video recorder (DVR) server. The DVR server includes an input c... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100318918 | Communication Path Exchange Service Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for determining available communication paths. A graphical user interface is transmitted from a server device to a client device. The graphical user interface includes one or more graphical elem... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100316327 | Surface Plasmon Enhanced Optical Devices for Integrated Photonics An optical device for integrated photonic applications includes a substrate, a dielectric waveguide and a surface plasmon waveguide. The dielectric waveguide includes a dielectric waveguide core disposed relative to a dielectric waveguide cladding and a common cladding.... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100315434 | AUTHORITATIVE DISPLAY FOR CRITICAL SYSTEMS A system and method of rendering an authoritative image on a graphical display that is part of a critical system wherein image data is received from a source and the image data is stored in a storage module. The plurality of partial images are then generated from a subs... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313543 | Lateral Flow High Voltage Propellant Isolator A high voltage propellant isolator includes at least two different types of isolator rings or segments, in alternating lateral arrangement, that direct the flow of propellant, such as xenon gas, in a tortuous path through the isolator.... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100312108 | Tee-assisted cardiac resynchronization therapy with mechanical activation mapping A method for generating an enhanced ultrasound display including the steps of capturing a set of ultrasound image frames and identifying pixels in the captured set of frames that correspond to a structure. The method also includes generating a set of output frames. Each... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100305979 | AUTOMATION OF AUDITING CLAIMS Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for automation of auditing claims. Data indicative of a vehicle make and model is received, the data comprising one or more make fields and one or more model fields. The one or mo... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305978 | AUTOMATION OF AUDITING CLAIMS Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for automation of auditing claims. A data file comprising make model information, insurance company information, and one or more auditable items, each auditable item comprising a ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305977 | AUTOMATION OF AUDITING CLAIMS Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for automation of auditing claims. A data file is received comprising one or more auditable items, each auditable item comprising a word string having one or more words. Each word... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305941 | AUTOMATION OF AUDITING CLAIMS Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for automation of auditing claims. Data indicative of an insurance company name is received, the data comprising one or more words. The data is processed through one or more proce... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305435 | Bone Marking System and Method An apparatus for marking bone of a patient includes a marker, a tracking system and a display. The marker includes pigment and is configured to impart the pigment on the bone. The tracking system is in communication with the marker. The tracking system is configured to ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304865 | Simulated Guitar Controller with Split Strum Bar A simulated guitar controller is disclosed that facilitates a player using multiple fingers to strum notes which includes a body portion, a plurality of strum bars disposed on a front face of the body portion, a neck portion extending outwardly away from the body portio... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304863 | BIASING A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE INPUT TO A PART Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for biasing a musical performance input of a player of a rhythm-action game to a part in the game. In one aspect this is accomplished by providing, by a game platform, a history of a d... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304812 | DISPLAYING SONG LYRICS AND VOCAL CUES Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for displaying song lyrics and vocal cues in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in communication with a game platform, a vocal cue. Th... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304811 | Scoring a Musical Performance Involving Multiple Parts Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for scoring a musical performance involving multiple parts in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in signal communication with a game p... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304810 | Displaying A Harmonically Relevant Pitch Guide Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for displaying a harmonically relevant pitch guide in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by analyzing, by a game platform, target music data associated with a mus... | 12/02/2010 |
