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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7239754 | Method, apparatus and system for compressing still images in multipurpose compression systems The present invention teaches a method of compressing still images in a multi-purpose compression system. The current invention teaches preprocessing of the images to a YUV 4:2:0 format and decomposing the images using two-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transformation... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7197075 | Method and system for video sequence real-time motion compensated temporal upsampling An improved method and system for motion-compensated temporal interpolation of video frames during video processing for computer video images, video games and other video effects where changes of an object's form or movement exist. One or more new intermediate video... | 03/27/2007 |
| 6905473 | Method and device for therapy of biological tissues using an ultrasonic field The invention relates to the art of medicine and medicine equipment and concerns techniques and means for therapeutic action to biological tissues with electromagnetic fields. The invention allows to improve the therapeutic effectiveness of action with ultrasonic fi... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6858000 | Device for treating tissues with an electromagnetic field The invention relates to of medicine and medicine equipment and concerns techniques and means for medicinal action with electromagnetic fields to living tissues. A method provides a stimulating effect of an electromagnetic field to metabolic processes in tissues of ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6765154 | Portable, adjustable bed weighing system A portable weighing system for a bed comprising a pair of scales placed under the legs or support members of a bed and a weight data collector unit. The scales are positioned directly below the ends of a bed and resting on the floor, and the legs or support members ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 7248741 | Video sequences correlation and static analysis and scene changing forecasting in motion estimation The invention teaches correlation analysis of the stochastic relationship between video images for use in motion estimation. On the basis of the method of analysis of correlation values as temporal series, a method was created for the analysis of the dynamics of the... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243897 | Foundation footing form and accessories Moisture resistant foundation footing form sections constructed from corrugated plastic are disclosed. Supports for holding sections of reinforcing bar, and connecting the side walls of the form sections are included. Also disclosed are tabs and notches in the side ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7209591 | Motion compensation method for video sequence encoding in low bit rate systems A method for motion accounting and compensation while encoding allows improvement of the restored image quality. Image is a predicted frame in video sequence. Motion compensation is understood as an error residual signal compressing scheme, executed during video seq... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7121310 | Underwater pile cutting apparatus and method of use An apparatus for cutting wooden piles underwater and a method of use are disclosed. The apparatus has a frame and brace configured for engaging a pile. A pressure medium activated cutting device is connected to the frame and oriented at an angle such that a pile can... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108712 | Sauna with phototherapy lighting A radiant, infrared heat sauna with full spectrum, Neodymium or similar lighting. The sauna is portable and can be plugged in to run on standard household current. Radiant heating elements in the walls of the sauna emit infrared rays directly into a person's body, c... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7047667 | Composite insoles with natural pile layer A comfortable, supportive odor absorbing insole covering the inner sole of footwear has a bottom inner sole engaging open cellular resilient cushion layer, impregnated with odor adsorbing chemicals such as activated charcoal zeolites, or silica gel, and a natural pi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7024234 | Method and apparatus for monitoring the autonomic nervous system An apparatus and method for detection and monitoring of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity in humans, primarily in the field of sleep research. The present invention discloses a portable, simple, and cost-effective electronic device containing hardware and soft... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000558 | Modular floating swim platforms A floating platform that has a flat low profile for use by swimmers, divers, boaters, and those engaged in other activities on water. The platform is used alone or as a module in combination with other such floating platform modules; attaching the modules to form a ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966321 | Method and device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board A device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board while allowing longitudinal and rotational movement in conjunction with the body and a method of use for the device are disclosed. The device is comprised of a head harness, a forehead strap, a chin strap, a... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960156 | Device for directing air flow at users of air resisted exercise machines The current invention disclosed a device for directing a concentrated airflow at the user of an air resisted exercise machine. The cowling disclosed in this invention is constructed from either a semi-rigid material or low-porosity fabric and can be removably attach... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6925125 | Enhanced aperture problem solving method using displaced center quadtree adaptive partitioning The disclosed method provides a new resolution of the aperture problem, which is one of the basic problems present in motion estimation technology. The method constitutes a resolution of this problem by means of adaptive transfer to smaller blocks. The approach cons... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6902353 | Top block for retaining wall A top block for modular precast retaining wall system wherein beveled surfaces of a horizontal component of the top block form a cast-in-place key integrated with cast-in-place column formed in the construction of the retaining wall using modular block units. The to... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6854158 | Erasing device This invention discloses an erasing device that can be held in the same manner as a writing instrument. The eraser is stored in a tube assembly and a rolling mechanism is used to slide the eraser out of the tube assembly for use. The rolling mechanism prevents the e... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6805066 | Modular floating swim platform A floating platform that has a flat low profile for use by swimmers, divers, boaters, and those engaged in other activities on water. The platform is used alone or as a module in combination with other such floating platform modules; attaching the modules to form a ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6800243 | Titanium alloy and method for heat treatment of large-sized semifinished materials of said alloy The inventive titanium alloy comprises, expressed in mass %: aluminium 4.0-6.0; vanadium 4.5-5.0; molybdenum 4.5-5.0; chromium 2.0-3.6; ferrum 0.2-0.5; the rest being titanium. An equivalent molybdenum content is determined as corresponding to Moequiv.≧... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6776914 | Process for treating liquid septage A process for treating liquid septage and other biosolids having the steps of placing a known amount of liquid septage in a tank, mixing in a sufficient quantity of alkaline material to raise the pH to a desired level, flocculating the septage, storing the pH adjust... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6748163 | Electric heater with dual overheat limits An electric heater comprises a housing with an air inlet area, an air outlet area, an electric heating element disposed between the inlet area and outlet area, a fan that moves air through the heater, a first high-temperature limit switch mounted on the housing in t... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6719004 | Check valve floor drain A method and apparatus for admitting liquid from a draining surface into a drain conduit and for preventing discharge of waste gas from the drain conduit into the atmosphere in response to a higher pressure in the drain conduit than at the draining surface. The meth... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6125771 | Conformally folding table A conformally folding table comprises a surface assembly and a support member adapted to pivotally attach the surface assembly to a structure such as a post or mast. The surface assembly comprises a plurality of surface members and is adapted, upon being ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5802732 | Tape measure with audio recorder A combination measuring instrument such as an elongated and retractable tape measuring device is associated with an audio recording apparatus which enables a user to record measurements observed on the tape measure device simultaneously with the act of pe... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5765230 | Multifunction head apparel A multifunction head apparel is disclosed and configurable into a variety of protective forms to provide varying degrees of protection of a user's head and face from the surrounding environment. The accessory is characterized as having a hood portion whic... | 06/16/1998 |
