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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185629 | Access control for M2M devices in a mobile communication network A method of controlling an access to a public mobile communication network by a device for transmission of data is provided. The method comprises the step of accessing the mobile communication network by the device at a predetermined time and date. For this purpose ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8158941 | Bolometric sensor with high TCR and tunable low resistivity The present invention provides a novel way of operating sensing elements or bolometers in the resistive hysteresis region of a phase-transitioning VO2 (or doped VO2) films. The invention is based on a novel principle that minor hysteresis loops... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158871 | Audio recording analysis and rating An audio recording is processed and evaluated. A sequence of identified notes corresponding to the audio recording is determined by iteratively identifying potential notes within the audio recording. A rating for the audio recording is determined using a tuning rati... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156615 | Connecting structures A connecting structure for connecting a first component to a second component may include a clip and a hollow seat portion. The clip is capable of engaging the second component and has a hollow main body. The main body has a support shaft and at least one engagement... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8128006 | Apparatus and method for dispensing flavoring substance An apparatus for dispensing a flavoring substance into a consumable beverage by a dispensing device consisting of a tubular body having a substantially hollow interior and formed with valves provided at distal and proximal ends thereof. Upon positioning of the tubul... | 03/06/2012 |
| D655084 | Carrying case for portable electronic device | 03/06/2012 |
| 8117887 | Operating device for testing torque wrenches An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench and a deflecting me... | 02/21/2012 |
| D654126 | Chest exercise device | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109547 | Apparatus and method for collecting animal droppings A pet sanitation device comprises a frame, an elongated handle and an adjusting assembly. The frame includes a receiving bottom area receiving one part of a bag opening. A closing arrangement is provided for receiving another portion of the bag opening. The adjustin... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8090922 | Chip cards and related method for memory management A method for the processor controlled administering of a memory of a chip card. Initially, available free memory capacity is determined. Then, the memory is released for storing data. The data in the memory can be deleted. The memory can also be used by new data. A ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084838 | Large-area PIN diode with reduced capacitance The invention provides a design of PIN diode having a low capacitance and a large area of effective collection of photo-generated charge. The low capacitance is obtained by replacing a continuous collector layer in the diode by a sparse array of collector disks inte... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8057348 | Differential for vehicles The differential for vehicles comprises a rotatable carcass (1) inside which are housed a pair of planetary gears (2) rotatably integral with the axle shafts of two of the wheels of the vehicle, and at least a pair of satellite gears (5) linked ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8029507 | Orthopedic method for correcting angular bone deformity An orthopedic device and method for correcting angular deformation of a bone structure having a growth plate. The device includes first and second hinge members connected together at a hinge joint. The device is adapted for mounting the orthopedic device to the bone... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8001762 | Method and device to increase thrust and efficiency of jet engine A method and device for adding special substances to the gaseous outflow of the jet engine in order to create a “virtual wall” of increased pressure zone behind the jet engine nozzle which can serve as a support for the jet engine gas outflow to push against, th... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988105 | Fastener easily detached from attached objects A fastener for attaching an attached article to an attaching object is taught that preferably include a holding member that is arranged and constructed to hold the attached article, and an engagement leg that is arranged and constructed to engage an engagement hole ... | 08/02/2011 |
| D640879 | Bicycle seat | 07/05/2011 |
| D640438 | Load carrying arrangement | 06/21/2011 |
| 7942293 | Cosmetic holder for carrying by user A cosmetic holder includes a mounting base adapted for mounting to an appendage of a user, a plurality of cosmetic containers for storing cosmetics and/or cosmetic accessories, and a swivel joint connected between the mounting base and a selected cosmetic container ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7927163 | Recreational flotation device A flotation recreational device consists of a buoyant vessel having a semispherical exterior surface and a sufficient internal area adapted to accommodate an operator. The vessel is configured to have a geometrical center which is a metacenter of a spherical buoyant... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7885780 | Operating device for calibrating torque wrenches The invention relates to an operating device for testing torque wrenches with a data storage. A carrier is provided for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is arranged at the carrier and coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench to be tested. A ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878076 | Torque tool with power amplifier A torque tool for measuring and/or cut-off tightening of a torque on a workpiece. The torque tool is provided within a housing with a handle. The torque to be measured is transmitted with a rod. A measuring element electronically detects the actual torque. A measure... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7877095 | Method and device for adapting a radio network model to the conditions of a real radio network A method of adapting a radio network model to conditions of a real radio network consists of the following steps: defining different measuring positions; carrying out measurements of variables at the different measuring positions, thereby generating measured data; p... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7866296 | Rotary piston machine with an oval rotary piston An internal combustion engine having at least one working chamber limited by a piston and means for fuel injection, wherein said fuel injection means are arranged in a separate ignition chamber communicating with said working chamber, and means for tuning said ignit... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7841100 | Angle measuring device The invention relates to a angle measuring device measuring the tightening angle of an operation tool for tightening screwed connections. The angle measuring device is releasabley mounted to the operating tool. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| D625364 | Sample arrangement | 10/12/2010 |
| 7785326 | System for intramedullary rod fixation and method therefor A system and method for securing an intramedullary rod in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The system includes an intramedullary rod and a screw assembly for receiving the rod. The screw assembly has a transverse receiving bore for receiving the intrame... | 08/31/2010 |
| D622333 | Neck exercise device | 08/24/2010 |
| 7768968 | Method and device for optimising cellular wireless communication networks A method of optimising real cellular, wireless communication networks comprising the steps of providing location-referenced values of subscriber traffic for area elements; transmitting a reference signal of constant transmission power; providing a cell-referenced va... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7761970 | Method of manufacturing of electrosurgical implements A method of electrosurgical implements consists of a step of formation of an integral module consisting of a plurality of space from each other interconnected implements, arranged in such manner that a multiplicity of operational spaces are defined between facing ea... | 07/27/2010 |
| D617689 | Bicycle crank arm | 06/15/2010 |
| 7722115 | Method and apparatus for bicycle seat adjustment In a bicycle seat assembly a fastener driver is rotatable in first and second directions. Upon rotating the driver in the first direction, it threadably engages a shaft of an adjusting member causing tightening of a connection between a bicycle seat, a seat post and... | 05/25/2010 |
| D614857 | Shoe tree | 05/04/2010 |
| D610797 | Backpack for a computer | 03/02/2010 |
| D610049 | Bicycle crank arm | 02/16/2010 |
| 7643718 | Photonic waveguide device for modal control Uniaxially patterned (UAP) dielectric layers have an optical anisotropy that can be dynamically controlled. In a three-layer optical waveguide structure, the pattern can be included in the core or in a cladding layer. The pattern influences the polarization properti... | 01/05/2010 |
| D605397 | Backpack | 12/08/2009 |
| 7594876 | Method of hand exercising and massaging An exercise device includes a housing having at least a wall portion, at least two apertures extending through the wall portion and spaced from each other, and at least one elongate rod having a center section located between opposite ends. The center section is ada... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7594446 | Operating device for testing torque wrenches An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench. A deflecting mecha... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7568645 | Beater for a rotary shredder A beater for a rotary shredder comprises an oblong base body with a pivot bearing adapted for pivotal connection of the beater to a rotor. A cutting head is formed with protruding cutting edges on opposite ends supported by the base body via the support surface. Com... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7566081 | Cushioning clip A cushioning clip for receiving a movement of a movable member approaching a stationary member, including a cushioning part, for absorbing an impact force, and a mounting part for mounting the cushioning part to the stationary member. The cushioning part is formed o... | 07/28/2009 |
