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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399428 | Compositions comprising high light-output yellow phosphors and their methods of preparation Embodiments of the present invention are directed to compositions and processing methods of rare-earth vanadate based materials that have high emission efficiency in a wavelength range of 480 to 700 nm with the maximum intensity at 535 nm (bright yellow) under UV, X... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390437 | Aluminate-based blue phosphors Embodiments of the present invention are directed in general to novel aluminate-blue phosphors. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to use of the novel aluminate-based blue phosphors in white light illumination systems, and in display app... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7376996 | Multi-section mattress or mattress overlay and method of making same A multi-section mattress or mattress overlay including a first generally rectangular section made from a first honeycomb core having a first core face and a second core face, the first core having a first facing sheet bonded to one of the first and second core faces... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7333210 | Method and apparatus for feedback control of tunable laser wavelength A method and system for controlling the wavelength of light emitted by a tunable laser. The system includes a wavelength tuner that provides information of a desired wavelength; a coupler for tapping a portion of the light from the tunable laser; and an apparatus fo... | 02/19/2008 |
| D561923 | Dynamo crank-charged LED spotlight | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325456 | Interrogation network patches for active monitoring of structural health conditions Apparatus for monitoring structural health conditions of structures. The apparatus includes a piezoelectric device that has a bottom cover plate, piezoelectric rings concentrically disposed with respect to an axis and positioned on the bottom cover plate, and concen... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322244 | Interrogation system for active monitoring of structural conditions Systems for monitoring structural health conditions of objects. Each system includes patch sensors attached to an object, wherein each patch sensor is capable of generating a wave upon receipt of an actuator signal and developing a sensor signal in response to the w... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321494 | Graphics card apparatus with improved heat dissipating mechanisms A cooling mechanism to dissipate thermal energy generated by the active electronic components of a graphics card assembly. A mechanism includes a radiator and a metal block that is thermally coupled to the active electronic components and that has a tubing therewith... | 01/22/2008 |
| D558143 | USB inverter | 12/25/2007 |
| D554561 | Garment closure system | 11/06/2007 |
| D554059 | Smart AC 100 watt inverter | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286964 | Methods for monitoring structural health conditions Methods and recordable media for monitoring structural health conditions. The present invention provides a method for interrogating a damage of a host structure using a diagnostic network patch (DNP) system having patches. An interrogation module partitions the plur... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281428 | Diagnostic system for monitoring structural health conditions Interrogation systems for monitoring structural health conditions. An interrogation system includes at least one wave generator for generating a wave signal and optical fiber sensors applied to a structure. The interrogation system also includes at least one electro... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280216 | Method and apparatus for determining the wavelength of an input light beam A method and apparatus for measuring the wavelength of an input light beam whereby the input light beam is split into two light beams which are directed through two paths of different optical length. The light beams are interfered with each other in order to form a ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7269570 | Survey assignment method A survey assignment method uses a weighting factor to compensate for members which are temporarily removed from a panel. This weighting factor allows for non-proportionate samples to be made from the panel. Additionally, a non-proportionate selection weighting facto... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246521 | Diagnostic system for monitoring structural health conditions Sensors and systems for monitoring structural health conditions. The present invention provides a device for monitoring structural health conditions including a dielectric substrate, a piezoelectric device for actuating and/or sensing Lamb waves, a molding layer dep... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7231336 | Glitch and metastability checks using signal characteristics In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for performing a glitch check in simulating a circuit. Current maximum and minimum values for optimization parameters of the circuit are determined. Next, a signal pulse characteristic for the circu... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228341 | Method and system for electronically distributing, displaying and controlling advertising and other communicative media A method for facilitating the electronic scheduling for playback of a variety of media such as music or video is disclosed. In the described system, discrete items of content (such as music or video) are scheduled for play back based upon a schedule created by the i... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7203918 | Delay and signal integrity check and characterization A method for performing a signal integrity and delay check for circuit simulations is disclosed. Nodes of the circuit are selected and an optimization parameter is determined. The optimization parameter may be either the setup or hold time for the circuit simulation... | 04/10/2007 |
| D540118 | Butter dish with knife holder | 04/10/2007 |
| 7197931 | Sensors for monitoring structural health conditions Sensors and systems for monitoring structural health conditions. The present invention provides a device for monitoring structural health conditions including a dielectric substrate, a piezoelectric device for actuating and/or sensing Lamb waves, a molding layer dep... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7117742 | Sensors and systems for structural health monitoring Sensors and systems for monitoring structural health conditions. The present invention provides a device for monitoring structural health conditions including a dielectric substrate, a piezoelectric device for actuating and/or sensing Lamb waves, a molding layer dep... | 10/10/2006 |
