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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184635 | Port packet queuing A port queue includes a first memory portion having a first memory access time and a second memory portion having a second memory access time. The first memory portion includes a cache row. The cache row includes a plurality of queue entries. A packet pointer is enq... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183889 | Common-mode insensitive sampler An approach to rejecting input common-mode voltage variations in a sampler/converter that avoids the use of a differential amplifier in the signal path, and without introducing added distortion or noise. In one embodiment, the input common-mode variations are sensed... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183500 | Orthogonal beam delivery system for wafer edge processing A method and apparatus for processing substrate edges is disclosed that overcomes the limitations of conventional edge processing methods and systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. The edge processing method and apparatus of this invention includes a laser and... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8180915 | Coding data streams A method of delivering an encoded data stream to a plurality of recipient end-user nodes of a network includes receiving an incoming encoded data stream at a first recipient node from a transmitting node over the network. During ongoing receipt of the incoming encod... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8180803 | Deterministic finite automata (DFA) graph compression An apparatus, and corresponding method, for generating a graph used in performing a search for a match of at least one expression in an input stream is presented. The graph includes a number of interconnected nodes connected solely by valid arcs. A valid arc of a cu... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178680 | Process for the preparation of Montelukast and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts An improved process for the preparation of Montelukast and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts comprises of reacting (S) Benzenepropanol α-[3-[2-(7-chloro2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]-2-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl ethyl)-α-methane sulfonate compound of formula (II) with ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178083 | Treatment of optic neuritis The present invention provides a method for treating a patient having demyelinating optic neuritis (DON) comprising the sequential or simultaneous administration of a steroid compound and an interferon-beta protein. It is found that early, aggressive treatment of IF... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176300 | Method and apparatus for content based searching The scheduling of multiple request to be processed by a number of deterministic finite automata-based graph thread engine (DTE) workstations is processed by a novel scheduler. The scheduler may select an entry from an instruction in a content search apparatus. Using... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8175666 | Three diode optical bridge system An improved method for non-invasively measuring a concentration of a target analyte dissolved in a fluid flowing through a sample is presented. It includes directing a probe beam of electromagnetic radiation, having time multiplexed components of different wavelengt... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8175091 | Communication system A method of transmitting messages from a network node in a communication network to a first user device can be provided. The network node transmits to a second user device a message-waiting notification. The first user device is identified, and a node holding the me... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8174703 | Method for fabricating a sensor, a sensor, and a method for sensing A method for fabricating a sensor, a sensor so fabricated, and a method for sensing a stimulus are provided. The method includes providing an elongated open channel, such as, a V-groove, in a substrate, the open channel providing a first surface; removing at least s... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173790 | Insect desiccation resistance genes and uses thereof An objective of the present invention is to provide polynucleotides encoding insect desiccation resistance proteins, and uses thereof cDNA libraries were produced from Polypedilum vanderplanki larvae in a desiccated state, a P. vanderplanki EST databas... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172912 | Self-regulating gas generator and method A self-regulating gas generator that, in response to gas demand, supplies and automatically adjusts the amount of gas (e.g., hydrogen or oxygen) catalytically generated in a chemical supply chamber from an appropriate chemical supply, such as a chemical solution, ga... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171018 | SQL code generation for heterogeneous environment This invention relates generally to a system for processing database queries, and more particularly to a method for generating high level language or machine code to implement query execution plans. In one preferred embodiment, the method begins by receiving a subje... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170981 | Computer method and system for combining OLTP database and OLAP database environments A computer system provides access to both an online transaction processing (OLTP) database server and an online analytics processing (OLAP) database server. The computer system includes a client application adapted to receive a query. According to (a) mode of operat... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170563 | Systems and methods for transmission of data in a communication system A method of transmitting data from a node, such as a session node including any network node, located in a first network to one of a plurality of devices located in a second network, said method comprising; determining that another device connected to the node is lo... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170185 | Authentication system and method A method of authorising a user of a first packet-based communication network to access a second packet-based communication network. The method comprises: receiving an authorization request from a user terminal of the user at a first network element of the first pack... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168864 | Transgenic pollen expressing exogenous plant vacuolar pyrophosphatase and methods for increasing seed production in plants Methods are provided for imparting desirable phenotypic traits to transgenic plants, among them being increased tolerance to external stresses such as drought, freezing temperatures, high salt conditions, and the like. In addition, the present invention is directed ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168854 | Human chronic lymphocytic leukemia modeled in mouse by targeted TCL1 expression Transgenic animals containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding TCL1 operably linked to transcriptional control sequences directing expression to B cells are described. Such transgenic animals provide a useful animal model system for human B cell chronic lymphocytic ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168828 | Process for the preparation of pregabalin The present invention encompasses novel intermediates of pregabalin, namely 3-cyano-5-methyl hexanamide (28) and 3-(amino methyl)-5 methyl hexanamide (29), and processes for their preparation. The invention also encompasses a process for converting the novel pregaba... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167140 | Filter apparatus capable of releasing air A filter apparatus capable of releasing air from a filter body, comprising a filter body held by a holder. The filter body includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The filter body is disposed in the holder so as to rotate around an axis of rotation that passes thr... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166080 | Optimized computer diagramming method A computer method and system of diagramming provide a diagram of a subject model. In response to a primary edit to the subject model, the invention method and system generate a non-persistent view for secondary edits. The diagram is formed of notational elements cor... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8165468 | Methods and apparatus for performing directionless wavelength addition and subtraction within a ROADM based optical node In today's reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) based optical node, transponders associated with the ROADMs' add/drop ports are dedicated to a given network node interface. Dedicated transponders reduce the flexibility to route around network failures... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8165117 | Trunking in a matrix A multistage switch includes a matrix of coupled switch devices. A logical link comprising a plurality of physical links couples a destination through the plurality of physical links to a plurality of ports in the multistage switch. Each switch device performs trunk... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8164333 | Magnetic resonance force detection apparatus and associated methods A magnetic resonance force detection apparatus, comprising a sample carrier for carrying a sample to be tested, a magnetic field source and a support for supporting either the sample carrier or the magnetic field source. The magnetic field source is configured to ex... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163493 | Targets for use in diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of cancer Provided herein are targets that can be used for the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of a variety of cancers. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163483 | Compositions and methods for spinocerebellar ataxia Mutations in the KCNC3 (Kv3.3) voltage-gated potassium channel gene result in spinocerebellar ataxia. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162871 | Bariatric sleeve Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled thr... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160836 | Wireless transmission of temperature data for a geographic area A user obtains an individual's body temperature data and transmits the data to a medical monitor (e.g., a medical device) for display. Additional data includes a timestamp and location of the body temperature data. Once the data is transmitted, a user may view the m... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159887 | Clock synchronization in a memory system A system and method for synchronizing a strobed memory system 10. During memory read and/or memory write operations the corresponding data strobe is sampled at the data destination 50/55 according to a local clock signal 71/73. Based on the resu... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159733 | Method of forming an image and image projection device A method of forming an image comprising providing a device for imparting respective phase shifts to different regions of an incident wavefront, wherein the phase shifts give rise to an image in a replay field, and causing zero-order light to be focused into a region... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156175 | System and method for searching for specific types of people or information on a peer-to-peer network The present invention provides a system and a method for searching for specific types of people or specific types of information on a Peer-to-Peer network, and in particular, using specific types of search terms as a means of profiling to find specific types of info... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8155970 | System and method for access to multimedia structures A system for access to multimedia structures has telephone sets capable of connecting to a telephone network, a storage device capable of storing a plurality of multimedia structures representing messages and/or data and/or commands, and a network access server that... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152644 | Data stream processing A method for outputting data streams in a communication system, the method comprising the steps of: executing an electronic game application at a user terminal, the game application being programmed to allow two or more users of th... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149597 | Intermediate bus architecture with a quasi-regulated bus converter A dc-dc converter system comprises a quasi-regulated bus converter and plural regulation stages that regulate the output of the bus converter. The bus converter has at least one controlled rectifier with a parallel uncontrolled rectifier. A control circuit controls ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8149032 | Circuit for clamping current in a charge pump A circuit for clamping current in a charge pump is disclosed. The charge pump includes switching circuitry having a number of switching circuitry transistors. Each of first and second pairs of transistors in the circuit can provide an additional path for current fro... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148333 | Stable composition comprising a PTHrP analogue The present invention provides a storage-stable composition containing a parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) analogue and methods of using a PTHrP analogue and the PTHrP compositions described herein to treat osteoporosis, to increase bone mass or to increas... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146709 | Movable safety barrier system A movable safety barrier system includes a flexible barrier member having a barrier member length with first and second ends, and a width. The barrier member can have a construction that is flexible in both directions along the length and width of the barrier member... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146537 | Methods of raising crustaceans in low salinity water The present invention relates to methods of raising crustaceans, comprising maintaining crustaceans in low salinity water having a Calcium-sensing Receptor (CaSR) modulator(s), and adding feed that contains an agent that contributes to modulation of a crustacean CaS... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8145457 | Method and apparatus for modeling deformation of a deformable body embossed with a stamp Hot embossing may be more advantageous than other polymer microfabrication processes. An example embodiment of the present invention relates to a method and corresponding apparatus for developing a computationally inexpensive viscoelastic model for the hot embossing... | 03/27/2012 |
