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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D615764 | Chair | 05/18/2010 |
| 7611738 | Processes for extracting phytochemicals from pomegranate solids and compositions and methods of use thereof Processes for producing an extract containing phytochemicals from pomegranates are disclosed. The processes generally comprise providing pomegranate solids, such as the pericarp, inner membrane and seeds; creating a mixture comprising the pomegranate solids in an aq... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7551647 | System and method for clock synchronization over packet-switched networks Embodiments of the invention enable the synchronization of clocks across packet switched networks, such as the Internet, sufficient to drive a jitter buffer and other quality-of-service related buffering. Packet time stamps referenced to a local clock create a phase... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7542973 | System and method for performing configurable matching of similar data in a data repository Adaptive matching of similar data in a data repository to determine if two or more data items are related in accordance with configurable criteria. Matches are adapted by learning and presenting appropriate match criteria based on previous user input. The system can... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7539187 | System and method for low-latency content-sensitive forward error correction A forward error correction (FEC) encoding system and method optimized for protecting real-time audio-video streams for transmission over packet-switched networks with minimal latency. Embodiments of this invention provide bandwidth-efficient and low-latency FEC for ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7181081 | Image sequence enhancement system and method Scenes from motion pictures to be colorized are broken up into separate elements, composed of backgrounds/sets or motion/onscreen-action. These background and motion elements are combined into single frame representations of multiple frames as tiled frame sets or as... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7143339 | Method and apparatus for dynamically formatting and displaying tabular data in real time Embodiments of the invention improve upon current systems by allowing users to dynamically generate and repeatedly modify the appearance of any set of tabular data. When the system obtains input relating to formatting the table, the appearance of the table is dynami... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142645 | System and method for generating and distributing personalized media Personalized media is generated by obtaining a master clip having predefined insert points, obtaining an insert clip, seamlessly merging the insert clip into the selected master clip to generate a personalized media clip with undetectable transitions between spliced... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7143076 | Method and apparatus for transforming data Embodiments of the invention comprise a method and apparatus for transforming data. Systems implementing the invention allow for loading the data from one or more source tables into one or more destination tables. The system allows for parsing source data fields, de... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7127998 | Object movement system and method Embodiments of the invention move objects throughout two-dimensional and three-dimensional space by using a movement line that is coupled with a plurality of opposing sides of the platform. The movement line is used to control the horizontal axis motion and Z-axis m... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7103605 | Timeshared electronic catalog system and method A system and method for providing a timeshared electronic catalog is disclosed. The system comprises an electronic database having a plurality of data records that comprise a master data set. The system comprises at least a first and second subset of the data record... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7088854 | Method and apparatus for generating special-purpose image analysis algorithms One embodiment of the invention provides a process and related apparatus for obtaining quantitative data about a 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional image, or other dimensional image. For example, the invention is capable of classifying and counting the number of entities ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7088071 | Cabling system and method for facilitating fluid three-dimensional movement of a suspended camera Embodiments of the invention are ideally suited for use filming movies, sporting events, or any other activity that requires fluid movement of a camera or other object to any position within a defined volume of space. To accomplish such positioning embodiments of th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7069310 | System and method for creating and posting media lists for purposes of subsequent playback A method and apparatus for creating and posting media is provided. For example, the invention allows a user to quickly create, signal process, encode, and transfer media files to a server for storage, posting, distribution, and retrieval. Thus, media such as audio, ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6977089 | Methods of using pomegranate extracts for causing regression in lesions due to arteriosclerosis in humans Methods of using pomegranate extracts of the present invention for treating patients with atherosclerosis, or increased intima-media thickness of an artery, are provided. The methods comprise the step of administering to the patient a composition comprising a therap... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6975089 | System and method for facilitating fluid three-dimensional movement of an object via directional force Embodiments of the invention are ideally suited for use filming movies, sporting events, or any other activity that requires fluid movement of a camera or other object to any position within a defined volume of space. To accomplish such positioning embodiments of th... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6970074 | Wireless remote vehicle signal indicator for supplementing existing vehicle signal indicators A remote motor vehicle signal indicator system consists of a transmitter coupled to a vehicle indication signal drive line. The transmitter wirelessly transmits a receiver activation signal corresponding to a vehicle indication signal of the vehicle indication signa... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6938038 | Method and apparatus for generating and utilizing qualifiers and qualified taxonomy tables An embodiment of the invention comprises a method and apparatus for structuring, storing and retrieving data in database systems utilizing relational objects referred to as qualifiers. Catalog data are segregated into one or more primary tables (e.g., main tables), ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929535 | Apparatus and method for degrading the information bearing capabilities of a disk Embodiments of the invention abrade the information bearing surface of a compact disc (CD), DVD or other digital information bearing disk, in order to render it unreadable by standard consumer grade disk readers. This is accomplished via embodiments of the invention... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6915813 | Check valve A check valve including an outer body having a cylindrical inner bore and a shuttle within the inner bore which is arranged with an upstream, middle and downstream portion that each engage with a sliding fit the inner bore of the outer body being such that, when in ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6886471 | Traveling highline system A traveling highline aerial cable rail system for moving objects over large distances in three-dimensional space. A pair of track dollies mounted beneath substantially parallel and distantly separated support trusses allow the entire load bearing highline itself to ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883136 | Simultaneous display and formatting of disparate values in a tabular form The present invention provides for simultaneous display of a tabular and a form view of the records, (b) displaying multiple disparate values in a single control, and (c) formatting the values based on characteristics of the records. ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6879976 | Data indexing using bit vectors The present invention provides for indexing of occurrences of a value in at least one data record using a bit vector wherein a bit vector is associated with the value and a bit of the bit vector representation is associated with the at least one data record, a deter... | 04/12/2005 |
| D502040 | Holder for compact discs | 02/22/2005 |
| D497762 | Holder for compact discs | 11/02/2004 |
| 6809495 | System and method for moving objects within three-dimensional space Embodiments of the invention move objects throughout three-dimensional by using two supporting ropes each of which connects to both opposing sides of the payload. If one rope breaks, the payload gently travels to the middle of the coverage area in a safe manner, mai... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6758346 | Apparatus for storing disks A storage housing or unit for holding a circular disk, such as a CD-ROM, Audio Compact Disk, DVD, or any media product of a similar size, shape, or thickness. The unit has a top portion with a number of grooves recessed approximately half the depth of the unit to ho... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6754666 | Efficient storage and access in a database management system The present invention provides for storage of data items with dissimilar structures in a single database table while minimizing the problems associated with prior approaches. In one aspect of the invention, a method of efficiently storing data items in a database ma... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6677856 | Wireless remote vehicle signal indicator for supplementing existing vehicle signal indicators A remote motor vehicle signal indicator system consists of a transmitter coupled to a vehicle indication signal drive line. The transmitter wirelessly transmits a receiver activation signal corresponding to a vehicle indication signal of the vehicle indic... | 01/13/2004 |
