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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184175 | System and method for detecting a camera A system and method for detecting a camera. In one embodiment, although not limited thereto, an illuminator illuminates an area of interest. A camera then takes multiple pictures of the illuminated area and an algorithm is then used to compare the pictures and locat... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182488 | Apparatus and method for implementing patella resection guide during minimally invasive surgery An improved patella resection guide and a method for applying the patella resection guide during the performance of knee arthroplasty. The patella resection guide includes a plurality of gripping handles having a corresponding plurality of pivotally interconnected c... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8173797 | Therapeutic compounds derived from spider venom and their method of use The present invention is directed to new therapeutic compounds isolated from spider venom and methods of using these new compounds. The compounds are sulfated nucleoside derivatives including ribonucleoside mono- and disulfates derived from guanine, adenosine, and c... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8132536 | Portable and collapsible housing for poultry or other animals A portable and collapsible housing for poultry or other animals that includes a shelter having a half-lap shape, a base cage having a complimentary half-lap shape, a means for joining the shelter onto the base cage to form the housing is disclosed. A space in the sh... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8125667 | System and method for enabling transactions by means of print media that incorporate electronic recording and transmission means A system and method for enabling automatic electronic, telephonic, and Internet transactions through print media, as well as providing value that flows to a supplier for the service of enabling such transactions. The transactions can utilize print media that can inc... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8114664 | Scalable wall bioreactor for culture of plant and animal tissues A flexible wall bioreactor is described that uses a small droplet size mist unit, a lower rate ambient air flow rate, and a flexible wall culture chamber to provide an environment that allows for the growth of dense root matrix, shoot cultures, and 2 and 3 dimension... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8103144 | Method and apparatus for mechanically splicing optic fibers A method and apparatus for mechanically splicing a pair of optic fibers or optic cables, the mechanical splice comprising: a ferrule having an axial capillary bore, the capillary bore configured to enclose the optic fibers at both ends of the ferrule; and cured epox... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8103099 | Method and system for recognizing characters and character groups in electronically represented text A system and method for automatically recognizing words or phrases in text. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8103068 | Methods and systems for reconstruction of objects Methods and systems for reconstructing an object from observations of interaction of the object with a physical system. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8102594 | Methods and systems for compensation of self-phase modulation in fiber-based amplification systems Methods and systems for compensation of Self-Phase Modulation 35 in fiber-based amplifier systems 20. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8075181 | Thermal monitoring device A thermal monitoring sheet measures surface temperature distributions of large areas, even over large, contoured surfaces. The sheet incorporates conduits that terminate or intersect at temperature measurement locations with a fixed relative arrangement to form a tw... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8033342 | Method of mounting a tool A device and method for temporarily mounting a tool to a member such as an upright board without the need for any prior attachments to the board. A member securing element attached to the tool is secured to the upright board when gripping surfaces engage opposite si... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7998727 | DNA-based electronic diodes and their applications A semiconductor device provides a metal contact, a DNA layer, wherein the metal layer and the DNA layer are adapted to form a Schottky barrier junction there between, and a conductive contact with the DNA layer. ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7995344 | High performance large tolerance heat sink A heat sink apparatus for electronic components provides a heat sink and a deformable, convex foil construction affixed to the heat sink around a periphery of the foil construction and adapted to extend away from the heat sink to enable deformation of the convex foi... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989586 | Multiblock copolymers having improved mechanical properties Replacement of the amorphous peptide domain of a structural biopolymer, such as silk from silkworms or spiders, with a nonpeptide segment while maintaining the β-sheet forming crystalline segments provides synthetic multiblock copolymers having solid-state structur... | 08/02/2011 |
| D642372 | Umbrella | 08/02/2011 |
| 7984934 | Brazing of a special gas delivery system using fittings having purge orifices Copper purge fittings for brazing components of a special gas delivery line together are provided. An orifice is located on the top or end portion of each fitting to create a continuous flow of inert purging gas through the delivery line under construction while bra... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981136 | Wound closure device The present development includes an elongated flexible base strip having its bottom surface coated with an adhesive material suitable for adherence to skin and constructed with bridging links spaced along the inner edge of the base strip and extending outwardly ther... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7780852 | Method for converting kinetic energy of gases or liquids to useful energy, force and work A system for producing energy includes a solvent chamber, a pressure chamber and a semi-permeable barrier separating the solvent chamber from the pressure chamber. The solvent chamber holds a solvent, and the pressure chamber hold a solute solution comprising... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7759069 | Compositions and methods for measuring nuclear receptor ligands Disclosed herein are compositions and methods used for detecting and measuring ligands for nuclear receptors and intracellular lipid binding proteins in both in vitro and in vivo samples. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7624383 | System for and method of improving discrete event simulation using virtual machines The system and method of the present invention can allow the imbedding of simulation primitives within a conventional programming language in order to use the full capabilities of the conventional programming language and its compiler without modification in the pro... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7617960 | Tool mounting device and method of mounting a tool A device and method for temporarily mounting a tool to a member such as an upright board without the need for any prior attachments to the board. A member securing element attached to the tool is secured to the upright board when gripping surfaces engage opposite si... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7595801 | Complete function graphing system and method A system and method for graphing mathematical features of a given function within an optimum viewing window. The system and method can also highlight the mathematical features. Further, for example, the system and method can determine the type of a function and the ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7569711 | Enone cancer therapeutics Described herein are new enone derivatives and conjugates. Additionally, methods for synthesizing these new enones are also disclosed. These compounds can be employed in cancer therapy. ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7555971 | Self-contained hydraulically operated tool A compact, hydraulically operated tool for use in hard-to-reach or compact spaces. ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7540472 | Rail and ramp systems with adjustable fittings Modular railing and ramp systems having adjustable fittings to allow a multitude of rail configurations utilizing a series of mechanical connections. ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7532621 | Lateral error correction for time-critical multicast A system and method for providing a low-latency reliable multicast protocol designed for time-critical clustered applications. Internet Protocol (IP) multicast is used to transmit data and recovers from packet loss in end-hosts using a repair mechanism involving the... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7515058 | Carbon monoxide detector and method of installation A carbon monoxide detector and method for installing a carbon monoxide detector. The carbon monoxide detector is capable of being hardwired into an installed wall electrical outlet box without reduction of the number of available electrical receptacles. ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7503990 | Protective covering for landscape ties and timbers and other building materials Apparatus and methods for preventing splinters and minimizing the number of injuries attributable to falling onto pressure-treated wooden members, such as landscape ties or timbers used in play areas and landscape projects, through the use of a resilient cover. A co... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7466258 | Asynchronous analog-to-digital converter and method A method and apparatus for converting an analog input signal to a digital output signal, provide for simultaneously comparing the input signal to a sequential multiplicity of reference values representing a range of values of the input signal, and asynchronously pro... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7432926 | Complete function graphing system and method A system and method for graphing mathematical features of a given function within an optimum viewing window. The system and method can also highlight the mathematical features. Further, for example, the system and method can determine the various behaviors of the fu... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7425891 | Tactical truck system dashboard A tactical vehicle has a driver position and a command position, and possibly other positions such as a gunner position. The dashboard provides a plurality of displays and warning lights viewable from the driver position to provide information for the driver of a ve... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7417112 | Multiblock copolymers having improved mechanical properties Replacement of the amorphous peptide domain of a structural biopolymer, such as silk from silkworms or spiders, with a nonpeptide segment while maintaining the β-sheet forming crystalline segments provides synthetic multiblock copolymers having solid-state structur... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415130 | Mail image profiling and handwriting matching Method and systems for early detection of potentially hazardous material associated with the collection of mail or other objects. In an embodiment of the method of this invention, image characteristics for an image of an item being examined are obtained. A predeterm... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7375988 | Self-synchronized high voltage synchronous rectifier and drive This invention describes a method for using self-synchronized (also known as self-driven), synchronous rectifiers in converters employing high output voltages or conversely, in converters with wide input voltage ranges. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7309484 | Compositions and methods for screening antibacterial compounds The present invention pertains to compositions and methods used to ascertain if putative antibiotics trigger a cell envelope stress response in bacterial organisms. In one aspect of the invention, three two-component systems are described: LiaR & LiaS (formerly YvqC... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7287686 | Mail receptacle for isolating received items in public drop boxes A closeable mail receptacle for use inside of a drop box, includes a rectangular tub having an open top, and a top cover adapted to engage the open top and close the tub either prior to or during removal of the tub from the drop box. The top cover may include a peri... | 10/30/2007 |
| 6847860 | Profiler system for mail articles A profiler system is preferably mounted to a conventional roller conveyor frame rail used primarily in mail handling applications. The profiler system contains an array of photo sensors strategically placed to sense the height and length of a mail tray. The sensors ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6834533 | System and method for detecting bio-hazardous particulates in mail handling systems A system and method for detecting bio-hazardous particulates in mail handling systems includes an air intake hood 20 that connects to a biohazard sensing suite 24 which, in turn, connects through an outlet duct 26 to a filter, adsorber, or scrub... | 12/28/2004 |
