Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7577685 | Computer-implemented system for managing a database system with structured data records In a computer-implemented system for managing a database system with structured data records, two internal databases separate from one another are maintained, an interface for an input at least of parts of a structured data record into one of the databases is provid... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7564498 | Camera with positioning device used to capture magnified and demagnified images To provide a camera that is suited to shoot both a demagnified image and a magnified image. The camera includes a housing body 11 containing a CCD 15, and a lens barrel 12. An abutted member 20 having an objective lens 40 therein i... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7552188 | Network system, element thereof and network visualization method On at least one of computers constituting a plurality of nodes on a network N, a management information file representing links between nodes is stored. The computer of each node stores, into a predetermined memory area on the network, digital information pieces gen... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7549903 | Method and auxiliary device for disassembly/assembly of a tunnel thruster The present invention relates to a method and an auxiliary device in connection with disassembly and/or assembly of a tunnel thruster unit by use of the auxiliary device (1) to guide the thruster unit (2) and its movement during disassembly/assembly in... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7012484 | Filter using multilayer ceramic technology and structure thereof The present invention discloses a filter using multilayer ceramic technology. The filter comprises an input port, an output port, a first lumped resonator and a first step-impedance resonator connected to the input port, a second lumped resonator and a second step-i... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7533100 | Network system, element thereof and context management method On a network, there are provided a plurality of shared fields enabling a plurality of computers to interact with each other. The computer is allowed to move between the shared fields anytime. Upon leaving a shared field, the computer records, on the network, context... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7526576 | Computer network system using encapsulation to decompose work units for synchronizing and operating a second database from a first database Computer network system for building and/or synchronising a second database from/with a first database, accesses by work units being carried out at least on the first database from at least one application workstation, to generate, change or delete contents of the d... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7519722 | Information providing method, information processing device, information collection system, communication method, communication system, relay device, and communication device The present invention relates to, for transmitting information by a server from an information gathering device to a terminal device, an information exchange method, an information processor, a communication method, a communication system, an intermediary device, an... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7516218 | Network-based information management The invention relates to a network component comprising one, two or more server units 12, 14. Each server unit 12, 14 serves a group of distributed network components CC. The network component comprises a hosting unit for hosting for a specific group o... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7510114 | Data processing method A data processing method for the time-optimized calculation and placing to the account of prices for a performance rendered for a customer by an enterprise. The price is calculated and placed to the account in accordance with a price model with at least the followin... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7505919 | Method and system for employment placement A method and system for providing an employment placement service that provides incentives to encourage use of the employment placement service by both employers and job applicants. In a representative embodiment, the invention broadcasts job openings, presents deta... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7493039 | Camera, method, and program for enhanced imaging using chromatic aberration A camera that is able to capture images of moving subjects as video images, that has a large depth of field and is thus able to capture images of thick objects, and that is able to capture images of living cells and tissues as well as tissues in water. One example i... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7487114 | System and method for associating aerial images, map features, and information Systems and methods for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, ... | 02/03/2009 |
| D585502 | Magnetic toy construction element | 01/27/2009 |
| D584828 | Pipette | 01/13/2009 |
| D584418 | Pipette | 01/06/2009 |
| 7475409 | Disc changer device In a disc changer provided with a driving force transmission mechanism using a crank arm, the size of the crank arm is reduced as much as possible and the smooth movement of the tray is realized. The crank arm (7) is rotated by a driving force of a drive moto... | 01/06/2009 |
| D583881 | Magnetic toy construction element | 12/30/2008 |
| D583422 | Magnetic toy construction element | 12/23/2008 |
| 7455630 | Muscle development device To provide a muscle development device wherein a sufficient pressure can be applied to every part of the limb intended to be compressed, even under the influence of muscle movements. To provide a muscle development device comprising: a hallow tight fitting ba... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7444890 | Pipetting device A pipetting device comprises a housing (1) with a handle (2) and a pipette (4) holder assembly (3), wherein the housing (1) end portion (7) incorporates a spherical raceway (16) to which the pipette (4) holding... | 11/04/2008 |
| D579564 | Lancet | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441629 | Stethoscope with identifying-personalizing ring A medical stethoscope head (1) comprises a body (2) with an inlet pipe and at least one diaphragm portion (4) provided with a diaphragm (5) at its lower surface. At least one identifying-personalizing ring (11) provided with identi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7440189 | Method for making lens array having light-shielding layer A method of making a lens array includes a first step of forming a resin-molded piece, a second step of applying a coating to the resin-molded piece, a third step of melting the applied coating and a fourth step of solidifying the melted coating. The resin-molded pi... | 10/21/2008 |
| D577778 | Magnetic toy vehicle | 09/30/2008 |
| D577776 | Magnetic toy construction element | 09/30/2008 |
| D577775 | Magnetic toy construction element | 09/30/2008 |
| D575833 | Magnetic toy vehicle | 08/26/2008 |
| D575832 | Magnetic toy construction element | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413527 | Muscle strength increasing tool To provide a muscle strength increasing device for a pressure muscle training method that can easily be tied around a region to be compressed. A muscle strength increasing device has a main belt 10 and a tie-down belt 20. A ring 11A and a... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7409388 | Generation of anonymized data records for testing and developing applications A mechanism is described for the computer-aided generation of anonymized data records (44) for developing and testing application programs that are intended for use in a productive network. A method according to the invention comprises the provision of at lea... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7406075 | Crossbar switch, method for controlling operation thereof, and program for controlling operation thereof A small cost-effective crossbar switch is provided. A switch circuit is disposed in each of a plurality of nodes which are cascade connected with each other in a plurality of stages. Each switch circuit receives from a node of a previous stage a designated address t... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7391457 | Image sensor module with light-shielding diaphragm made of ink, and method of making the same An image sensor module includes a lens member, a resin frame that holds the lens member, a diaphragm formed on the lens member, an image sensor chip that receives light converged by the lens member, and a supporting board upon which the image sensor chip is mounted.... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7380333 | Chip resistor fabrication method A method of making a chip resistor is provided. The method includes the following steps. First, a resistive element is provided on a substrate. Then, a resin layer is formed on the substrate to enclose the resistive element. Then, the substrate and the resin layer a... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379726 | AM data recovery circuit The present invention provides a passive RFID chip with on-chip charge pumps for generating electrical power for the chip from radio frequencies. The passive RFID chip comprises an analog portion and a digital portion. The analog portion primarily comprises a voltag... | 05/27/2008 |
| D567944 | Lancet | 04/29/2008 |
| 7355400 | Pulse sequences for exciting nuclear quadrupole resonance An apparatus and a method for producing a multi-pulse sequence for irradiating a substance provided with quadrupole nuclei with either integer or half-integer spins to detect an NQR signal emitted therefrom. The apparatus has pulse sequence generating means adapted ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7356497 | Systems, apparatus and methods for establishing a flat fee brokerage account system A method including establishing a commission-free fee-based brokerage account for a client and maintaining a balance between the account's fee, its investment activity and services received, and compensation to a financial advisor of the client. Customized flat fee ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7352387 | Camera with positioning device used to capture magnified and demagnified images To provide a camera that is suited to shoot both a demagnified image and a magnified image. The camera includes a housing body 11 containing a CCD 15, and a lens barrel 12. An abutted member 20 having an objective lens 40 th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347195 | Method and device for controlling the current in a spark plug The present invention relates to a method of controlling the spark current in a spark plug (8), comprising a voltage source (1; 14), an ignition system (2) connected to the voltage source, and a spark plug (8) connected to the ignition sy... | 03/25/2008 |
