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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7921308 | Power signal merging for network interface devices Embodiments disclosed herein describe a network interface device including a first powered device controller coupled to first and second power supply lines. A second powered device controller coupled to third and fourth input power supply lines. A dc-dc converter co... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7874515 | Air vehicle propulsion system on gimbaled truss A gimbaled truss assembly is disclosed including a frame rotatably mounted in a gimbal mount, and a truss rotatably mounted within the frame. The truss is configured to retain a propulsion system. The frame and the truss rotate independently of one another. A fasten... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7873998 | Rapidly propagating threat detection A method, system, apparatus, and computer-readable medium to detect rapidly propagating threats in a network. A rapidly propagating threat is detected by capturing a series of packets as the packets are communicated to nodes of the organizational network. The rapidl... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7866599 | Integrated inward turning inlets and nozzles for hypersonic air vehicles A hypersonic waverider aircraft is disclosed that includes a first engine and an inlet including a throat. The inlet is configured to generate three-dimensional flow compression during hypersonic flight with a weak shock wave that begins at the leading edge surfaces... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7767976 | Sensor systems and methods using entangled quantum particles An entangled quantum generator generates a signal including a plurality of entangled quanta. The wavelength of the signal is the sum of the wavelengths of the entangled quanta. A signal processor determines a characteristic of the target based on information derived... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7599805 | Systems and methods for predicting supersonic acoustic signatures A system for determining an acoustic signature of a device is disclosed that includes a computer processor operable to determine strength and location of shock wave sound signals based on propagation of sound waves generated by the device. The strength and location ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7560825 | Network devices for separating power and data signals Embodiments disclosed herein provide a network device comprises a transformer with a primary winding and a secondary winding. The primary winding is coupled to receive input signals from a network connector and supply data signals to a physical layer (PHY) module. A... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7546977 | Passive aerodynamic sonic boom suppression for supersonic aircraft An aircraft capable of supersonic flight comprises a body portion including a fuselage, a wing, and an engine nacelle mounted below the wing. The aircraft may also include a high-mounted aft, tail. The area/lift distribution of the body portion is tailored to reduce... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7271736 | Emergency vehicle alert system An alert transceiver in commuter vehicles in a line-of-site warning area receive line of sight (LOS) alert signals from another vehicle, such as an emergency vehicle. Upon detecting the LOS alert signal, the alert transceiver can relay the alert signals to other ale... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7521108 | Embedded connector attached to a base panel One leg of a connector connector is embedded inside a slot cut in a base panel structure. Adjacent laterally extensive legs overlap and are bonded to the face sheet of the base panel structure. Structural members can be attached to the remaining leg(s) of the connec... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7509795 | Systems and methods for plasma propulsion A plasma propulsion system for aerospace and other applications is disclosed in which an ionized fluid is accelerated through the system by an electric field. The electrons separated from the ionized fluid are accelerated in a direction opposite the ionized flow. A ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7506360 | Tracking communication for determining device states A system and method for tracking communication for determining device states. Communication between devices is observed and a respective state of at least one device is inferred. The inference is formed without directly communicating with the device. Various states ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7486291 | Systems and methods using enhanced vision to provide out-the-window displays for a device A display system for a operating a device receives images from a first sensor and a second sensor that represent scenery outside the device. The display system is configured to detect moving objects in the images, as well as fuse the images to a single viewpoint. Th... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7469418 | Deterring network incursion A system, method, and computer-readable medium for deterring network incursion by formulating appropriate responses to attacks. Once an attack is detected, the system may respond in such a manner as to imitate a network device. The system may respond in a manner tha... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7460067 | Systems and methods for dynamically compensating signal propagation for flexible radar antennas A system for dynamically compensating signal propagation for flexible radar antennas receives measurement signals indicating the position of selected locations of an antenna array. The future shape of the antenna array at a future time is predicted, and compensation... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7446451 | Systems and methods for converting heat to electrical power An apparatus includes a thermo-photovoltaic (TPV) material that is capable of generating electrical power from low temperature heat radiation. An electric field generator is coupled to apply an electric field to the TPV material. The strength of the electric field i... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7448076 | Peer connected device for protecting access to local area networks A peer connected device for controlling access by a client device to protected devices on a computer network. The peer connected device has a central processing unit and a network interface configured to receive address resolution requests broadcast on the computer ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7424898 | Apparatus and method for warping a loom An apparatus and method for warping a loom includes a heddle with an open or openable break in the circumference of its eyelet that allows insertion and removal of warp thread with simple motions through the break while both ends of the warp threads are fastened to ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7412780 | Template for inspecting and marking repair areas on an object A template for assessing damaged areas on an object, such as a fan blade or other item, includes a set of marks indicating the maximum areas of damage allowed on the periphery of the object. A guide enables the template to be aligned in proper position against the o... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7233837 | Apparatus and methods for performing operations on an object An apparatus for performing machining operations on an object includes a carriage, a movable head configurable with an operating attachment to perform the machining operations on the object, and a position determination system operable to determine the spatial relat... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229049 | Unitized rotary actuator hinge fitting An apparatus and method for installing a plurality of rotary actuator segments in a device includes a unitary hinge fitting. The unitary hinge fitting includes a first side couplable to a control surface, and a plurality of bays. Each bay is configured to receive at... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219123 | Portable browser device with adaptive personalization capability A mobile information network browser device with audio feedback and adaptive personalization capability that is capable of transmitting a request for information via a wireless communication interface from one or more servers in an information network. The browser d... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7203721 | Portable browser device with voice recognition and feedback capability A mobile information network browser device with audio feedback capability that is capable of transmitting a request for information via a wireless communication interface from one or more servers in an information network. The browser device further includes an aud... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7183515 | Systems and methods for plasma jets A plasma jet system includes a housing with an opening. A plasma generator is coupled to ionize a fluid in the housing. An electromagnetic accelerator is coupled to generate an electric field that accelerates ionized fluid in the housing toward the opening. A contro... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147448 | Apparatus and method for distributing a substance A system for controlling the deposit of liquid, gaseous, and/or particulate solid substances from a staging medium and method of making same is provided. The system comprises a distribution medium for receiving substances, and a containment layer adjacent to the sub... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7035620 | Playing of audio via voice calls initiated from visual navigation Descriptions of audio contents available for playback via voice calls are displayed visually on a screen of a telephone handset (such as a cellular phone supporting Internet access, or a personal digital assistant supporting voice telephony). On selection of an audi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6958707 | Emergency vehicle alert system An apparatus and method for an emergency vehicle alert system transmits signals from one or more emergency vehicles to nearby commuter vehicles. When an initiation switch in the emergency vehicle is activated, a transmitter broadcasts a unique identifier for the veh... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6942178 | Mach weighted area ruling for supersonic vehicles A method and design system for a low drag vehicle includes determining a plurality of configurations for at least two different Mach numbers that minimize the rate of change of cross-sectional area of the vehicle in accordance with the Sears-Haack minimum drag body.... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6931775 | Remote control module for a vehicle The invention is a remote control module for controlling the movement of a vehicle, the module for mounting on a rifle. The module includes a housing suitable for use as a forward handgrip for the rifle. A mechanism is included to mount the housing on the rifle in t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6905091 | System and method for controlling the acoustic signature of a device A system receives information regarding current flight conditions of a device such as an aircraft and determines the acoustic level of the sonic boom and/or other noise generated by the device during operation. The current acoustic level is compared to a desired lev... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6808144 | Autonomous payload recovery system A parafoil recovery system capable of autonomously controlling the descent profile of a payload to a recovery area and maneuvering the parafoil to execute a soft landing in the recovery area is disclosed. A descent profile management system determines wind speed and... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6797401 | Electromagnetic wave absorbing materials Electromagnetic wave absorbing materials comprising magnetic alloy particles and an insulating matrix are disclosed. The magnetic alloy particles comprise a transition metal such as Fe and/or Co, and further comprise at least one refractory metal such as Ti, V, Cr, ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6092504 | Device for controlling engine speed using dual governors The present invention is an apparatus for controlling the fuel rate to an engine using the throttle position, and for controlling the speed of the engine using decision logic to choose the best alternative among candidate fuel levels. A minimum speed gove... | 07/25/2000 |
