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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5233609 | Multichannel multiplexer with frequency discrimination characteristics A new class of multiplexing filter structure has both the properties of channelized filtering and channelized linear frequency discrimination. The channelized filter-discriminator is intended for use as part of a microwave receiving system possessing a hi... | 08/03/1993 |
| 4804870 | Non-inverting, low power, high speed bootstrapped buffer A non-inverting low power high speed bootstrapped buffer having a depletion mode FET device which senses a rising voltage triggers the bootstrap of a high capacitance node isolated from the input. Heavy output loading can be isolated from the bootstrap no... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4783650 | Data display arrangement A character display arrangement for displaying on a CRT rows of discrete characters. Digital codes represent both character data which identifies character shape and attribute data which identifies the attributes to be applied to displayed characters. The... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4782462 | Raster scan video controller with programmable prioritized sharing of display memory between update and display processes and programmable memory access termination In a bit-mapped display system, a logical subsystem for programmable sharing of access to a memory in a computer system among a plurality of system resources wherein various modes of operation are supported by the logic and are programmably selected by th... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4782458 | Architecture for power of two coefficient FIR filter An architecture for a very large scale integrated (VLSI) implementation of a finite imprise response (FIR) digital filter having no multipliers and a coefficient space limited to powers of two. The filter structure includes a data bus, a coefficient bus a... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4771165 | Device for optically identifying objects An identification code provided in relief on an object is read in that a radiation beam is obliquely incident on the surface on which the identification code is provided, and in that the identification code is observed by a detection system by means of th... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4769771 | Multiprocessor system comprising a plurality of data processors which are interconnected by a communication network A processor system having one or more stations (22, 24, 26) which are interconnected by a general communication network (20). Each station has one or more processors (34, 36). Superprocesses (74, 76, 78) which have one or more processes (80-90) can be exe... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4769769 | Communication system including a first-in-first-out buffer A communication system is described for the transfer of messages between a source device and a destination device. There is provided an end-around coupled series of storage control sections, it being possible to chain a non-branching series of messages to... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4766332 | Detecting binary information from a charge transfer device A method of detecting binary information from the pulse-shaped output signal of a CCD uses a varying reference voltage which depends on the amplitude of the last pulse detected, in order to render the detection system immune to pulse distortion as a resul... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4761799 | Time-locking method for stations which form part of a local star network, and local star network for performing the time-locking method A time-locking method for stations which form part of a local star network in a multiplex data transmission system in which the exchanges between stations are organized in a single frame permitting the simultaneous writing and reading by way of transmissi... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4761734 | Data-processing apparatus provided with a finite-state machine to perform a program jump A data-processing apparatus having a processor, a read-write memory, a data bus, a program counter, a program memory and an instruction register. There is also a feedback finite-state machine possessing a multibit-wide output whose bits are determined in ... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4756013 | Multi-function counter/timer and computer system embodying the same A programmable counter/timer is responsive to signals on a data line for producing signals on one or more output lines and includes a counter connected to the data line, a comparator connected to said counter for producing a control signal when said count... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4755971 | Buffer memory for an input line of a digital interface A buffer memory for an input line of a digital interface serves to adapt input data which exhibit large phase fluctuations with respect to the local clock of the interface to this local clock. To this end it is necessary to write the input data with the a... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4755965 | Processor to carry out data processing in different modes and multiplication device suitable for such a processor A processor for carrying out a calculation mode from a selected plurality of different modes. The processor includes a clock pulse generator which generates clock pulses in an order for processing subsequent data. A mode circuit is included for detecting ... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4750176 | Single-channel communication bus system and station for use in such system The invention relates to a single-channel digital communication bus system and to a station for use in such system. Only a single physical interconnection between the stations is present for transferring the data. Bit synchronization is effected either in... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4750108 | Data processor unit comprising a control section which comprises an address generator for generating addresses which are composed of characteristic address portions A data processor unit comprising an instruction register for temporary storing a macro-instruction having at least an opcode part and being supplied thereto, and a control section which comprises a sequencer and a microcode memory connected to each other.... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4746789 | Reading device for bar codes The code is scanned along at least four non-coincident parallel lines in a bar code reading device. The actual processing is started when a margin of sufficient width is detected. The width of the bar is counted and the width found is used to address a ta... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4745269 | Method of identifying objects provided with a code field containing a dot code, a device for identifying such a dot code, and a product provided with such a dot code For the purpose of identification, an object is provided with a code field containing a dot code. The code field possesses a certain degree of multiplicity of rotational symmetry (for example, 2, 3, 4, 6). The code field contains information dots from whi... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4727546 | Data processing system composed of three data processing modules A data processing system is composed of three data processing modules each of which comprises mutually corresponding processing means. The results are applied to all other data processing modules via an interconnection network. For the interconnection an ... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4215841 | Vibration absorption kit for vehicle seats An absorption pad kit for the improved mounting of a truck, automobile or aircraft seat to isolate the seat from low frequency vibration by the incorporation of a plurality of resilient rubber-type compound pads which interpose juxtaposed seat support fra... | 08/05/1980 |
| 4215861 | Electronic tennis game An electronic simulated tennis game is played on a gameboard which includes a matrix of multicolored light-emitting diodes scaled to resemble a tennis court. Each diode is positioned at a grid area and is illuminated to indicate ball and player positions.... | 08/05/1980 |
| 4196976 | Liquid crystal display device A multi-colored illuminated display device whereby colors are constantly changing due to small variations of temperature in the air moving about a contoured sheet of encapsulated cholesteric phase liquid crystal-coated polymeric film situated in a clear, ... | 04/08/1980 |
| 4192282 | Tile cutter A unified tile scoring and fracturing device having a simple adjustment for making straight or diagonal cuts on a piece of tile. The tile cutter provides a guide rod above and parallel to the base of the tile cutter and a single control handle having wide... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4189883 | Composite system for floor frame members An improved composite concrete and steel construction system for floor framing members using composite action open web steel joist and concrete slab construction, composite beams; unpunched corrugated decking and composite joists at columns only. All beam... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4182515 | Mathematical gameboard A mathematical gameboard implemented electronically for use in a variety of games having elements of chance and skill. The gameboard includes a plurality of keys having numerical values embossed thereon, but whose positive or negative value is unknown to ... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4179722 | Sealed tunable capacitor A sealed tunable capacitor in which a capacitor assembly of metallized stator discs having a rotor plate sandwiched therebetween, said rotor plate having a post portion extending upwardly and downwardly for rotative movement thereof within central opening... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4145825 | Plow wings A plow wing for mounting on each side of a snow plow blade and adjustable by the snow plow operator to permit the snow pushed by a plow to move in a direction determined by the operator. When not in use, the wings are retracted rearward so that they will ... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4144664 | Weatherproof changeable display device A weatherproof display device for changeable display signs to be mounted on a gasoline dispensing pump comprising a transparent weatherproof cover for holding changeable printed display cards depicting the prices and taxes applicable to the gasoline being... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4144833 | Emergency distress signal An emergency distress signal device for use on vehicles and the like having a semi-adaptable magnetic base member and a telescopic mast whose base is secured within said base member. The mast has a semi-circular, fixed loop at its peak for attachment of a... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4140242 | Newspaper and periodical single-copy vending machine A single-copy, coin operated, newspaper and periodical vending machine, specifically including a mechanism for regulating the size of the dispensing opening according to the thickness of the newspaper or periodical being dispensed, said mechanism being ma... | 02/20/1979 |
| 4122800 | Self-contained vivarium habitat This invention is concerned with a vivarium habitat for turtles, frogs, snakes, and newts, comprising a self-contained fully enclosed transparent upper vivarium housing which contains both a centrally oriented separate aquarium area, and a contiguous dry ... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4115047 | Apparatus for quenching blown films Apparatus for rapid cooling of blown tubular polymer films including a cryogenic flash chamber having a spray manifold from which a cryogenic fluid is sprayed toward molten polymer exiting from an annular die of an extruder. The sprayed cryogenic fluid qu... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4112480 | Tunable extended range chip capacitor A tunable, extended range, multilayered ceramic chip capacitor for incorporation into a plurality of substrate designs of micro-miniature circuitry and hybrid integrated circuits, comprising a multilayered ceramic chip capacitor; said chip having an elect... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4096930 | Gear shift selector brake interlock An automobile transmission gear shift selector brake interlock mechanism, for selectively preventing inadvertent movement of a motor vehicle gear shift selector mechanism, between a non-drive `park` or "neutral" position, and a "drive" position, including... | 06/27/1978 |
| 4076464 | Dual wave motion pump An apparatus for the conversion of complex surface motion of the sea or other fluid body into useful energy, comprising a pair of floating bodies, each of which constitutes a wave motion pump; the pair of floating bodies being linked by a lever whose moti... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4069835 | Fuel and lubricant mixer A device to proportionately mix fuel and lubricant for use in a two cycle engine which has no internal mixing device incorporated therewith comprising a cylindrical lubricant container, a columnar fuel delivery inlet which perpendicularly angles to merge ... | 01/24/1978 |
| 4062585 | Vibration absorption pad kit for seat mounting An absorption pad kit for the improved mounting of a motorcycle seat to isolate the same from high frequency vibration by the incorporation of a plurality of resilient rubber-type compound pads which interpose juxtaposed seat support frame member intercon... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4056908 | Composite concrete slab and steel joist construction A composite action open-web steel joist, supporting beams and girders, and reinforced concrete slab interconnection. Upper apex portions of the steel joist webbing protrude through the upper chord members of the joist, and through apertures provided in th... | 11/08/1977 |
| 4047493 | Automatically rotatable sloop rig An apparatus for mounting a jibsail and a mainsail on a sloop, the structure including a step assembly bedded to the hull and supporting conventional roller and ball bearings; a mast spreading the mainsail; a generally horizontal boom located close above ... | 09/13/1977 |
| 4036520 | Combination recreational vehicle attachment A recreational vehicle body attachment to form a combination roof-top and detachable boat particularly adapted to van-type vehicles but also adaptable to pick-up truck vehicles, with or without camper caps, station wagons and pull type trailers, all of sa... | 07/19/1977 |
