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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8119915 | Cable management patch panel system with vertical ducting A cable management patch panel system having one or more vertical ducting enclosures and typically located in an equipment rack. The vertical ducting enclosure is integral with the patch panel system and allows for vertical routing of cables connected to the patch p... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8085830 | LAN by ultra-wideband system and method An ultra-wideband (UWB) system and method provide a local area network (LAN) and/or LAN access. LAN access versions of the UWB system includes an emulator layer and bridge that allow data to be transmitted between a LAN-UWB hybrid device and a LAN network switch, su... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8069188 | Database system storing a data structure that includes data nodes connected by context nodes and related method A database system storing a data structure. The data structure includes a plurality of data nodes that each store a type and a value. None of the data nodes are linked directly to one another. The data structure also includes a plurality of context nodes that are ea... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8061534 | Equipment rack panel system and method An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8038482 | High speed data communications connector with reduced modal conversion A plug including first, second, third, and fourth pairs of contacts connected to first, second, third, and fourth wire pairs, respectively. The first pair of contacts is positioned between first and second contacts of the third pair of contacts, the second pair of c... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038015 | Equipment rack panel system and method An equipment rack panel system using one or more rack extension panels with optional raceway to interconnect equipment cables to service cables through connectors within the rack extension panel. The rack extension panel is either fastened to or integral with one of... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033410 | Collapsible container A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portio... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028492 | Upright support member for an insulating sheet of a wall having an internal cavity A wall-forming system including a pair of spaced apart confronting sidewalls defining a wall cavity therebetween. Each sidewall is constructed from a plurality of insulating sheets and upright support members. Each sheet is disposed between a neighboring pair of sup... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028452 | Enhanced patch panel indicia system An enhanced patch panel indicia system includes a cover to receive a backing as the primary indicia receiver and to receive labels as auxiliary indicia receivers. The indicia system further includes an enhanced patch panel with a front face. The cover can include cl... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8002300 | Rear wheel mounting assembly for a wheelchair A rear wheel mounting assembly for a wheelchair having a frame with upper and lower longitudinal members vertically spaced from one another and disposed along the same side of the frame. The rear wheel mounting assembly includes an elongated upright member with a pl... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8001249 | Session management system and method for use with stateless messaging services The present system uses dynamic assignment of key codes to select options of response content in request messages prior to transmission from an application server to a communication device. Dynamic assignment of key codes to selection options can occur according to ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7994661 | Dual linear electrodynamic system and method An exemplary description provided for patent searches includes a linear electrodynamic system involving conversions between electrical power and mechanical motion uses unique magnet assemblies that move and unique stator assemblies and stator members shaped and orie... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993076 | Bluff penetrating outfall drainage system A system and method to remove surface water from a watershed atop a hill behind a bluff to an outfall point near a toe of the bluff, and a method to build the system. The system includes a catch basin structure and a catch basin drain pipe directionally bored from t... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7983688 | Establishing a communication channel in a wireless network A method of operating a communication system is disclosed. The method includes transmitting from a remote unit to a base station remote unit channel data. The remote unit channel is generated at the remote unit and includes data about a first portion of communicatio... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7970421 | Session management system and method for use with stateless messaging services The present system uses dynamic assignment of key codes to select options of response content in request messages prior to transmission from an application server to a communication device. Dynamic assignment of key codes to selection options can occur according to ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963486 | Cable management assembly with variably spaced projections A variably spaced cable management assembly according to the present invention is used in conjunction with a conventional equipment rack to route cables between and otherwise to or from equipment stored in the conventional rack. Implementations of the variably space... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7933876 | Data storage system and method by shredding and deshredding A system and method for data storage by shredding and deshredding of the data allows for various combinations of processing of the data to provide various resultant storage of the data. Data storage and retrieval functions include various combinations of data redund... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7909656 | High speed data communications connector with reduced modal conversion A plug including first, second, third, and fourth pairs of contacts connected to first, second, third, and fourth wire pairs, respectively. The first pair of contacts is positioned between first and second contacts of the third pair of contacts, the second pair of c... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7907580 | LAN access by ultra-wideband system and method An ultra-wideband (UWB) system and method provide a local area network (LAN) and/or LAN access. LAN access versions of the UWB system includes an emulator layer and bridge that allow data to be transmitted between a LAN-UWB hybrid device and a LAN network switch, su... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896692 | Method of improving isolation between circuits on a printed circuit board A method of improving electrical isolation between a first circuit and a second circuit sharing a common substrate having an effective dielectric constant greater than that of air. The first and second circuits are spaced apart and separated from one another by an i... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7883046 | Cord reel A reel with a rotatable spool. The reel includes a motor coupled to a drive shaft and configured to rotate the drive shaft in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. A drive assembly is disposed on the drive shaft and rotation of the d... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7857667 | Spring assembly with spring members biasing and capacitively coupling jack contacts A spring assembly for a communications jack configured to receive a communications plug having a plurality of plug contacts. The jack includes first, second, third, and fourth jack contacts. The first and second jack contacts are configured to carry a first differen... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7857642 | Inductive amplifier probe tip A probe tip for use with an inductive amplifier unit having an inductive generator circuit connected to an indicator, such as an acoustic transducer. The tip includes a substantially non-conducting inductive member having a distal end insertable into an opening of a... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7852787 | Extensible micro-mobility wireless network architecture A network having an access service network (“ASN”) configured to provide full mobility to mobile stations located within a service area. The ASN includes a Layer 2 or data link layer network that is larger, incorporates more nodes, or carries more data communica... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7809452 | Delay management of presentation output system and method A system and method of delivering synchronized audio and audio/video signals in the form of analog signals and streamed data over networks such a hybrid power line communications network is described. Signal magnitude matching by monitoring directly feed audio outpu... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7806809 | Apparatus for positioning a component of an exercise device An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be po... | 10/05/2010 |
| D624710 | Dog fashion accessory | 09/28/2010 |
| RE41699 | Electrical connector jack A connector jack usable with a plug having a plurality of plug contacts. The jack includes a body having a receptacle sized and configured to receive the plug therein, a circuit board, and a plurality of contact tines extending within the receptacle. Each tine has a... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7791608 | System and method of animating a character through a single person performance A method of animating a computer generated character in real-time through a single person performance is disclosed. The method provides a mobile input device configured to receive a hand puppetry movement as an input from a performer. Further, the method provides a ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7770189 | Tray used in an optical disk drive The present invention relates to a tray used in an optical disc drive. At least two aligning means arranged in the tray for marking an aligning line at a front side and a back side of the tray, respectively. The aligning line is used for determining the dimensional ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7757349 | Rack mounted component door system and method A rack mounted component door system according to the present invention is used in conjunction with a conventional equipment rack to secure components in the rack and to provide access to features of the components positioned away from the front side of the rack. Th... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7744732 | Continuous plating system and method with mask registration A continuous plating system with mask registration is disclosed herein that uses drums and rollers with protruding pins which engage with guide holes in a masking belt and a lead frame. Through engagement with the pins the masking belt is keyed to the lead frame as ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7740282 | Port identification system and method A cable port identification system is disclosed that provides identification facilities for communication, data, other cabling and/or wires and the connectors to which they are coupled found in a multi-port station. In some implementations the identification facilit... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7732076 | Heating solid oxide for fuel cell stack This invention relates to a solid oxide fuel cell system comprising at least one longitudinally extending tubular solid oxide fuel cell and a longitudinally extending heater mounted in thermal proximity to the fuel cell to provide heat to the fuel cell during start ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7726825 | Lighted power outlet system and method A lighted power outlet system having a plurality of outlets includes light emitters, such as light emitting diodes or other light emitting devices. The light emitters are internally positioned within the interior of the outlet system so that light is projected throu... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7720468 | Polling methods for use in a wireless communication system Polling methods for use in a communication system, such as a fixed wireless communication system, are described. The fixed wireless communication system includes at least one wireless base unit and a plurality of fixed-location wireless transceiver units, where each... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7714227 | Cable junction box configured to store one or more coils of cable A cable junction box has a curved shape to at least part of its enclosure allowing for coiling of extra cable length into a desired service loop within the enclosure. The cable junction box has a cover with a mud ring integrated with a wall plate bracket to allow fo... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713094 | Telecommunications connector configured to reduce mode conversion coupling A communication connector including a plug and jack configured to lessen potential for crosstalk caused by unintended mode conversion coupling along wire pairs connected to tine pair 2 (tines T1 and T2) and tine pair 4 (tines T7 an... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7703848 | Vehicle sound and vibration simulator for use with an infant vehicle seat The invention includes a vehicle simulator for simulating the sounds and vibrations generated by a moving vehicle. The vehicle simulator includes a housing configured to receive any standard infant carrier including infant vehicle seats. An acoustic system, includin... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7696981 | Wireless human input device The wireless human input device comprises at least one wireless human transmitting unit and a wireless human receiving unit. The wireless human transmitting unit generates leading signals and data signals and transmits the signals to the wireless human receiving uni... | 04/13/2010 |
