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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7883212 | Projection apparatus and method for pepper's ghost illusion An image projection apparatus (100) comprises a projector (106), a frame (108), and a partially transparent screen (110). The frame (108) retains the screen (110) under tension, such that the screen (110) is inclined ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7633229 | Drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module, reflector, and flashlight including same A drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module that can be used to increase the light output of a conventional flashlight includes a heat sink, a high power LED mounted on the heat sink, and an LED driver circuit. The driver circuit is designed to supply the LED with i... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7324953 | Demographic information database processor An apparatus and method for collecting and analyzing demographic information for consumer preference information. The system includes a computer database system adapted to accept and store product information and demographic information, and an open participation sy... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7260908 | System and method for forming sheet tabs for attaching sheet material on support structures, such as trucks, buildings, and billboards The system and method of the present invention includes an upper frame mounted on a support structure, such as a truck, building, or billboard, three adjustable frame assemblies mounted on the support structure below the upper frame, and sheet material having an upp... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7249147 | Combination compact disc recorder and player system The combination recorder and player system includes a recorder/player unit and a remote control unit. The recorder/player unit includes a recorder/player computer system and recorder/player software that is operable to cause the recorder/player to record, play, and ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247998 | Transient detection of end of lamp life condition apparatus and method A sensor system adapted to detect unwanted transients in the primary side of a luminous lamp load driving circuit and effect a change in operation of the driving circuit. A detection circuit is adapted to detect a transient, determine if it is an appropriate end-of-... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7222183 | Authorized units music distribution system Systems for distributing music to a plurality of customers via the Internet provide each customer with a uniquely identified proprietary device for receiving, playing and recording music. A music server computer system is provided for distributing the music to the p... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220912 | Digital guitar system A digital guitar system and method includes a digital guitar and a digital guitar interface device, and a method of converting a conventional guitar into a digital guitar. The guitar is adapted to generate analog audio signals, convert those signals into digital sig... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216178 | System and method for distributing music to customers over the internet using uniquely identified proprietary devices Systems for distributing music to a plurality of customers via the Internet provide each customer with a uniquely identified proprietary device for receiving, playing and recording music. A music server computer system is provided for distributing the music to the p... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7185115 | Modular system for connecting multiple customer premises voice and data communications devices to a T1 data line An integrated system concurrently connects voice and data communications devices used by small and medium sized businesses to a network T1 data line terminating at the customer premises. A system chassis includes multiple slots and backplane connectors for removably... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166794 | Hexaphonic pickup for digital guitar system A novel multi-signal guitar pickup is provided. The pickup includes a coil assembly for each string that is capable of generating two signals which can be combined together in a predetermined manner to generate an x-plane and a y-plane signal. The pickup is particul... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7100928 | Motorcycle rear stand A stand for lifting the rear end of a motorcycle that comprises a supporting base, rolling wheels, and a leverage arm. The stand is placed under the motorcycle in front of the rear wheel and engages the swingarm near the rear axle. Operation is accomplished by pushi... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7095435 | Programmable multifunction electronic camera A programmable multifunction electronic camera uses a commercial pixel digital energy sensor to generate detector element signal digital data normally generated by expensive, custom designed, detector element energy sensors. The camera performs this function by retr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7061733 | Power supply cut-off device for a power rectifier A power supply cut-off circuit for breaking a connection between a power rectifier and a power supply line leading to a load. The cut-off circuit is adapted to be connected between the power rectifier and the power supply line and includes a switching circuit connec... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7019662 | LED drive for generating constant light output An LED light source drive includes an LED current generating circuit and an LED drive controller. The current generating circuit is operable to receive power from a power source and to generate a dc current that can be used to the drive an LED light source. The driv... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7015652 | Electronic ballast having end of lamp life, overheating, and shut down protections, and reignition and multiple striking capabilities An electronic ballast having end of lamp life and overheating protection, and automatic reignition and multiple striking capabilities includes AC/DC rectifier, PFC/boost, inverter, and ballast protection and control circuits. The ballast protection and control circu... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6999221 | Bimorphic polymeric photomechanical actuator A bimorphic polymeric photomechanical actuator, in one embodiment using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as a photosensitive body, transmitting light over fiber optic cables, and controlling the shape and pulse duration of the light pulse to control movement of the ac... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994894 | Method and system for thick-film deposition of ceramic materials A method of depositing a solid film on a substrate in which a stream comprising particles suspended in a transport gas is moved through a heating zone. The particles are combined with the transport gas from a powder feeder operatively coupled to a gas flow tube. The... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6956339 | Multiple hoist synchronization apparatus and method A hoist synchronization apparatus and method using a master controller operating software that provides a pulse reference to a slave controller. The slave commands its motor to rotate at the speed conveyed by that pulse reference. The slave controller monitors the p... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6945868 | Outdoor fan system A camouflaged outdoor fan system includes a housing, a fan inserted into the housing, and a camouflaged lid removably connected to the housing. The housing is buried in the ground, or in alternative embodiment, mounted to the underside of a deck, the fan is inserted... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6901407 | System and method for updating project management scheduling charts A computer system for updating graphic-oriented project management scheduling charts (GOPMSCs) includes an Update Module for linking chart data elements in the GOPMSCs to multiple data elements in one or more data sources, selecting one of the multiple data elements... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6854414 | Pontoon boat dead bolt gate latch assembly A pontoon boat gate latch assembly includes a bolt assembly and a bolt mounting assembly. The bolt mounting assembly is adapted to be connected to a pontoon boat gate or frame rail so that the bolt assembly can be used to lock the gate in a closed position by insert... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6813125 | Secondary ground fault protected luminous tube transformer A transformer assembly and method for powering a load with a secondary fault protected isolated secondary. The fault fault path is isolated from ground allowing voltage detection of faults and the return terminal is isolated from the midpoint for multiple load conne... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6796536 | Computer support apparatus and method A system for mounting a laptop computer on a mobile casterized base, comprising: an articulated arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being adjustably connected to the mobile casterized base; and a bracket assembly adjustably connected to the second... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6798528 | System and method for measuring the dimensions of moving packages A system and method for measuring the dimensions of moving packages includes a computer system connected to a position tracking system and a slice measurement system. The computer system uses the position tracking system to generate a series of position measurements... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6782693 | Case burning rocket with drive system for combustion chamber and nozzle A case-burning rocket booster includes a combustible case containing a solid rocket fuel, a combustion chamber adjustably coupled to the case for burning the case and the solid rocket fuel, a nozzle connected to the combustion chamber for expelling the burned case a... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6782646 | System and method for mounting sheet material on support structures The system and method of the present invention includes an upper frame mounted on a support structure, such as a truck, building, or billboard, three adjustable frame assemblies mounted on the support structure below the upper frame, and sheet material having an upp... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6781087 | Three-phase plasma generator having adjustable electrodes Three adjustable electrodes (33a-33c) within a chamber (40) form a thermal plasma generating system (30). The electrodes (33a-33c) are positioned with a narrow gap at one portion and a wide gap at... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6763057 | Vector modulation system and method for wideband impulse radio communications An apparatus and method for communicating information using an ultra wideband impulse radio transmitter and receiver is disclosed. The method includes the steps of generating and transmitting a series of time-modulated pulses, each pulse delayed by one of four prede... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6720741 | Electronic ballast having open circuit in output Gas discharge lamps may conduct current from the common rail to earthen ground through a fixture containing the lamps. A transistor is coupled in series in the current path to the common rail. When the ballast is placed in a quiescent state, the transistor is render... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6693810 | Power supply and battery back-up system for telecommunications systems The present invention of a power supply and battery back-up system includes an AC/DC power supply and a battery for supplying operating power to a telecommunications system. The battery is connected to the telecommunications system and is designed to supp... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6669556 | Outdoor fan system A camouflaged outdoor fan system includes a housing, a fan inserted into the housing, and a camouflaged lid removably connected to the housing. The housing is buried in the ground, or in alternative embodiment, mounted to the underside of a deck, the fan ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6666521 | System for controlling cutting horizons for continuous type mining machines A control system for continuous mining machine to control the mining horizons of roof and floor horizons relative to the rock boundaries of an underground coal seam or ore vein. The mining machine is provided with a cutting drum mounted on a pivoted arm t... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663242 | Simultaneous, wavelength multiplexed vision screener A method and apparatus for detecting refractive and non-refractive errors in a patient's eyes is disclosed. The apparatus includes an image-recording device for recording an image of the patient's eyes while illuminated with infrared light and while at le... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6631178 | System and method for transmitting data over loaded and unloaded twisted pairs A system and method for transmitting data over a twisted pair with or without load coils using a transmitter and receiver is disclosed. The system detects load coils by generating and transmitting a test signal having signal power concentrated in two diff... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6622606 | Weapon system ammunition feed assembly An ammunition feed assembly for a military weapon system includes a feed chute housing and an ammunition support bracket for supporting ammunition adjacent to the feed chute housing. The feed chute housing is adapted to be connected to an ammunition guide... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6616277 | Sequential eye screening method and apparatus A method and apparatus for detecting diseases and abnormalities of a patient's eyes is disclosed. The apparatus includes an image-recording device for recording images of the patient's eyes while illuminated with infrared light and while at least two diff... | 09/09/2003 |
