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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090142980 | MULTILAYER FABRIC A multilayer fabric includes a multilayer structure including a plurality of interwoven fabric layers. The multilayer structure is expandable in a first direction from a non-expanded state to an expanded state. The fabric layers are stacked one above another and are ali... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090142127 | WRITING INSTRUMENT WITH ROTATABLE HANDLES A hand-held instrument comprising a writing utensil and associated handles interconnected to each other to allow a user to selectively position the writing utensil in either an extended position of use or a closed position of storage, as well as a variety of positions t... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090141775 | MITIGATING INTERFERENCE IN A SIGNAL A method and receiver are disclosed for mitigating or substantially canceling signal interference between signals detected at the receiver. Once a presumed interfering signal(s) is acquired, parameters are determined that allow the interferer(s) to be modeled. The phase... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090140456 | Writing Instrument With Rotatable Handles and Method for Making the Same A writing instrument comprising a writing utensil and associated handles interconnected to each other to allow a user to selectively position the writing utensil in either an extended position of use or a closed position of storage, as well as a variety of positions the... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090139716 | METHOD OF RECOVERING BITUMEN FROM A TUNNEL OR SHAFT WITH HEATING ELEMENTS AND RECOVERY WELLS The present invention is directed to the operation of heating elements from wells emanating from an underground excavation to heat and mobilize hydrocarbons, such as bitumen, heavy oil and oil shale.... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090139414 | Decorator Carriage Cam Follower Slide An improved method of supporting a portion of an inker apparatus is provided. More specifically, a system for interfacing with cam followers that are interconnected to a carriage bed of the inker apparatus is contemplated wherein wear to the cam follower is eliminated b... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090139352 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF DRY POWDER INHALER PRODUCTS An apparatus and method are provided for collection and analysis of dry powder inhaler products to determine foreign particulate matter found therein. The apparatus includes a collection chamber that communicates directly with the mouthpiece of a dry powder inhaler devi... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090137918 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS OF BOVINE DISEASES USING AUSCULTATION ANALYSIS A system and method are provided for diagnosis of bovine respiratory diseases using auscultation techniques wherein the acoustic characteristics of a recorded spectrogram is compared with existing data enabling a caregiver to make a diagnosis for a diseased animal. Lung... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090137397 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CROP PROTECTION This invention relates generally to crop protection compositions and methods for making and using the compositions. More specifically, the invention relates to crop protection compositions utilizing talc and one or more additives providing for improved aqueous suspensio... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090137055 | MEASURING NITROGEN OXIDES AND OTHER GASES BY OZONE FORMATION A photochemical sensing system enables the measurement of nitrogen oxides (nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide) by photolyzing nitrogen dioxide to form oxygen atoms which combine with oxygen molecules to form ozone. Ozone reacts with nitric oxide to for nitrogen dioxide-d... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090135817 | METHOD FOR COMPUTING THE ENTROPIC VALUE OF A DYNAMICAL MEMORY SYSTEM Methods, devices, and systems are provided for optimizing the dissemination of information in an access control system. More specifically, there are provided various mechanisms to increase the efficiency with which system updates and other types of information are sprea... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090131044 | MOBILE-TERMINAL SIMULATOR FOR A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK A mobile-terminal simulator of a wireless telecommunications network includes a control module, a protocol simulator, and a baseband-modem module, coupled to the protocol simulator. The simulator is provided with a baseband interface for coupling in communication the ba... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090127141 | GARMENT CARRIER A garment carrier comprises a jacket or similar apparel for wearing on the torso. A compartment is provided on the rear of the jacket into which the garments to be carried are inserted. In use, the garments are held flat against the wearer's back in a position which ena... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090076849 | Systems and methods for patient-managed medical records and information A system and methods for managing a patient's medical records and information that use a portable memory device that securely stores the patient's medical records and information. The portable memory device is formatted for designated access by the patient and third par... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090076140 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SULPHONIC ACID DERIVATIVES A naphthalenesulfonic acid or quinolinesulfonic acid of formula (I), wherein A is N or a CR8 formula group, where R8 is H, OH, NR10OR11, independently from one another, where R10 and R11 represent H or C<... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090075075 | SUBLIMATION DYE PRINTED TEXTILE The present invention is directed to an unstitched design having the appearance of being stitched or embroidered. A stitched design is digitally imaged, and the digital image used to control dye sublimation printing of a representation of the image onto a desired surfac... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090074608 | PROCESS FOR MERCURY CONTROL DURING PRESSURE OXIDATION A method for suppressing mercury dissolution during pressure oxidation of precious metal-containing materials in the presence of halogens and halides is provided. Pressure oxidation is performed under controlled oxidative conditions to maintain the mercury predominantly... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090074607 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING GOLD AND SILVER FROM REFRACTORY ORES The present invention is directed to flotation of refractory gold sulfide ores in which the ore is ground, floated, the tailings reground, and refloated to produce gold-bearing concentrates.... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090074542 | Tree Moving Device A tree moving device is provided that includes a plurality of points for interconnecting to a basket that contains the root structure of a tree. The tree moving device includes a plurality of arms that provide locations for hooks that are interconnected to chains that r... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090071296 | PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING ACID IN SULFIDE PRESSURE OXIDATION PROCESSES The present invention is directed to flotation of refractory gold sulfide ores and to pressure oxidized residue neutralization using flotation tailings that have been contacted with an off gas of pressure oxidation.... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090071295 | METHOD TO IMPROVE RECOVERY OF GOLD FROM DOUBLE REFRACTORY GOLD ORES The present invention is directed to a precious metal recovery process in which carbonaceous material, such as preg robbing carbon, is floated after sulfide oxidation to separate the carbonaceous material from the precious metal.... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090071289 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PLATINUM GROUP METALS USING REDUCTANTS In the process of recovering platinum group metals from platinum group metal- and base metal-containing materials, the present invention uses reductants and a sulfur-deficient matte to aide the separation of the furnace matte from the furnace slag and therefore improve ... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090068227 | Use of neurotoxin therapy for treatment of urologic and related disorders The present invention relates to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin.... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090066077 | PIPE FITTING FOR A HEATABLE PIPING OF A SCR SYSTEM A pipe fitting for a heatable piping of a SCR (“Selective Catalytic Reduction”) system presents a body defining a hydraulic connection to make flow an urea solution from/to such piping; the pipe fitting further presenting an electrical connection, which is provided ... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090065442 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLING SYSTEM A system and process for removing contaminants from wastewater where the wastewater is treated into a cleaned water that can be reused or discharged into the environment. The wastewater is transported through purification sections, depending on the system including seve... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090062828 | MAGNETIC FIELD-BASED COLLOIDAL ATHERECTOMY Methods, devices, and systems for performing a non-invasive form of angioplasty are provided. The device may include one or many magnetically controlled colloidal particles that can be used to scrub the interior walls of arteries or the like. The colloidal particles may... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090061403 | RATING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS The invention describes a method for evaluating educational programs which, firstly, develops criteria which will address the strengths and weaknesses of the educational program. The second step of the method is to observe the criteria, chosen in step one, in the educat... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090060863 | DERIVATIVES OF GROWTH HORMONE AND RELATED PROTEINS The growth hormone supergene family comprises greater than 20 structurally related cytokines and growth factors. A general method is provided for creating site-specific, biologically active conjugates of these proteins. The method involves adding cysteine residues to no... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090059234 | HOLLOW WAVEGUIDE CAVITY RINGDOWN SPECTROSCOPY Laser light is confined in a hollow waveguide between two highly reflective mirrors. This waveguide cavity is used to conduct Cavity Ringdown Absorption Spectroscopy of loss mechanisms in the cavity including absorption or scattering by gases, liquid, solids, and/or opt... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090058076 | REMOTE BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATION THEREOF A single-module deployable bolted flange connection apparatus (10) makes up standard flange joints (24,32) for various pipeline tie-in situations, such as spool piece connection and flowline-tree connections, without the use of divers and auxiliary multipl... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090055911 | METHOD FOR COMPUTING THE ENTROPIC VALUE OF A DYNAMICAL MEMORY SYSTEM Methods, devices, and systems are provided for optimizing the dissemination of information in various types of systems such as an access control system. More specifically, there are provided various mechanisms to increase the efficiency with which system updates and oth... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090053024 | VEHICLE LIFT DEVICE INCLUDING SCISSOR LIFT AND TELESCOPIC UPPER PLATFORM A vehicle lift device and method are provided wherein the lift device has upper and lower platforms that may receive vehicles for parking or storage. The lower platform may be selectively raised or lowered between two levels of a parking structure. The upper platform is... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090050522 | Methods of Improving thermal transfer within a hydrocarbon reformig system A process for supplementing steam reformation with hydrogen, oxygen and heat from dissociation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Steam reforming suffers from starting the overall system in an endothermic manner which leads to long start times and limite... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090050048 | EMERGENCY RESCUE DEVICE AND METHOD An emergency rescue device and system are provided comprising a plurality of reflective emergency rescue strands. The plurality of reflective strands are housed within a canister. An activation element deploys the reflective strands away from the user in a multi-directi... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090049820 | DEVICE FOR PURIFYING EXHAUST GASES OF A VEHICLE BY SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION INCLUDING A HEATED PIPING A device for purifying exhaust gases of a vehicle by selective catalytic reduction including a heated piping. The heated piping comprises a fluid conveying pipe including a thermoplastic elastomer, a heating element arranged inside the conveying pipe, and an anti-abrasi... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090045770 | HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY CAPABLE OF COLLECTING SOLAR POWER A headgear assembly includes a solar power collecting unit mounted on a headgear member for converting solar power into electrical energy, and a power supplying unit having a rechargeable battery set disposed in a housing, connected electrically and wiredly to the solar... | 02/19/2009 |
| 20090041860 | ORALLY-DISPERSIBLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS The invention relates to oral pharmaceutical compositions which take the form of orally-dispersible tablets containing calcium and, optionally, vitamin D and/or fluorine together with pharmaceutically-acceptable excipients and which can be used for the treatment or prev... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20090043547 | Nonlinear function approximation over high-dimensional domains An algorithm is disclosed for constructing nonlinear models from high-dimensional scattered data. The algorithm progresses iteratively adding a new basis function at each step to refine the model. The placement of the basis functions is driven by a statistical hypothesi... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20090044237 | SPORT VIDEO HOSTING SYSTEM AND METHOD A hosting system and method are provided for sharing, analysis, and review of videos, to include sport videos and data concerning athletes and teams. The system can be used for many purposes to include athlete education, recruiting of players, scouting of teams, and coa... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20090040077 | UNIFIED USER INPUT DEVICE A unified user input device is provided. The input device may include keys normally provided as part of a general purpose alphanumeric computer keyboard. In addition, a positional controller is provided. Both the conventional alphanumeric keys and the positional control... | 02/12/2009 |
