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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179890 | Mobile IP over VPN communication protocol The present invention supports a communication protocol for transmission of information packets between a mobile node and a virtual private network. Information packets are encapsulated and decapsulated along the route as the information packet is forwarded among th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8171120 | Mobile IPv6 route optimization authorization The invention consists of a new route optimization authorization enabling mechanism. The current Mobile IPv6 protocols do not allow for optional control over the use of route optimization. The present invention allows for system control over whether route optimizati... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166533 | Method for providing media communication across firewalls The present invention supports a method for transmitting information packets across network firewalls. A trusted entity is provisioned with an address designation for a pinhole through the firewall during setup of a communication session between two communication de... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163044 | Fuel additive and method for use for combustion enhancement and emission reduction A fuel additive is disclosed which comprises a suspension of nanoparticle oxides in a fuel miscible liquid carrier, which suspension may be colloidal or otherwise. Methods for enhancing combustion and fuel economy and reducing emissions by employing said fuel additi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160003 | Negotiating different mobile IP delivery styles The present invention provides a system and method to selectively negotiate different delivery styles for different types of packets sent from the Mobile Node to the Foreign Agent, which will allow the Mobile Node to negotiate a delivery style that will permit the F... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8126148 | Securing home agent to mobile node communication with HA-MN key The invention is a new protocol for securing the communication link between the Home Agent and the Mobile Node. A cipher key and an integrity key are generated at a home AAA server and are also generated independently at the Mobile Node. The two keys generated at th... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8125937 | Data over signaling (DoS) optimization over wireless access networks The present invention supports a communication protocol on a wireless communication network to transmit application data on the control channel to an access terminal. Base transceiver stations are grouped and configured into paging zones. The radio network controlle... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8093210 | Treatment of sepsis with 5-ethyl-1-phenyl-2(1H)-pyridone A pharmaceutical composition comprising 5-ethyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone (5-EPP) and its use for the treatment of sepsis are disclosed. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087528 | Stabilizer cup holder The invention is a beverage container holder sized to secure a beverage container with a variance in diameters, with frictional fin appendages securing the beverage container in the cup holder. The holder is composed of a soft, flexible, non-slip material. The holde... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084909 | Dual armature motor/generator with flux linkage The present invention relates to cylindrical rotating electric machines which comprise armature and field source, with either the field source or the dual armature being the rotating component. The dual armature is composed of two concentric cylindrical sets of coil... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080707 | Non-dehiscent sesame Methods for improving the agriculture of sesame, an Improved Non-Dehiscent (IND) sesame class and methods for breeding IND are disclosed. The IND sesame holds its seed in capsules for four or more weeks after ideal harvesting time, during extended adverse weather co... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8058503 | Non-dehiscent pygmy sesame variety sesaco 70 Pygmy sesame line (Sesamum indicum L.) having a homozygous allele (py/py) and improved non-dehiscence (IND) is disclosed. A variety thereof (py/py) sesame designated Sesaco 70 (S70) is herein disclosed. Its degree of shatter resistance, or seed retention, mak... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8019343 | Support for handoffs in high rate packet data systems The invention supports two types of handoffs. The first handoff is for an inter-AN cell selection where the source AN allows the AT to add a cell under the control of a different AN to its active set and then allows the AT to switch to the target AN. A bearer path i... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8003848 | Non-dehiscent black-seeded sesame variety sesaco 55 Non-dehiscent black-seeded sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) designated (S55) is herein disclosed. Its degree of shatter resistance, or seed retention, makes S55 suitable for mechanized harvesting. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7964768 | Non-dehiscent sesame variety Sesaco 27 Improved non-dehiscent sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) designated Sesaco 27 (S27) is herein disclosed. Its degree of shatter resistance, or seed retention, makes S27 suitable for mechanized harvesting and for selection for sesame crop growth in certain geographic... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7956503 | Dual armature motor/generator with flux linkage The present invention relates to cylindrical rotating electric machines which comprise armature and field coils, with either the field coil or the dual armature being the rotating component. The dual armature is composed of two concentric cylindrical sets of coils w... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7522601 | Filtered router alert hop-by-hop option The present invention supports a filtered router flag value in an information packet for packet-based communication networks. The presence of the filtered router flag value identifies the information packet as possibly requiring a slow-path routing technique. The fl... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7512118 | CODEC negotiation considering quality and costs A message protocol on a communication network between an originating and terminating communication device transmits the cost and quality of service impact of selecting a CODEC standard where no single CODEC is supported in the end-to-end packet transmission. Each ca... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7494782 | Assay for measuring factor viia-antithrombin complexes A method for determining the concentration of factor VIIa-antithrombin complexes is disclosed which has application to estimating the level of intravascular exposure of tissue factor, assessing patient risk for hypercoagulation or other coagulopathies, and monitorin... | 02/24/2009 |
| D584040 | Shoe | 01/06/2009 |
| 7471634 | Method for generation of a single accounting stream during heterogeneous access network mobility The present invention supports account monitoring for a mobile node by a home agent communicating with an AAA server computer. The home agent maintains accounting attribute information on system usage by a mobile node on a network. Attribute information is maintaine... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7380124 | Security transmission protocol for a mobility IP network The present invention supports a secure transmissions protocol for information packet transmission between a Mobile Node and a Foreign Agent. The information packets are encrypted and decrypted using an integrated software client that combines mobile IP communicatio... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357700 | Riding floor polishing and grinding machine for treating concrete, terrazzo, stone and similar surfaces The invention is a riding floor polishing and grinding machine that uses one or more gangs of polishing heads (242) to treat concrete and similar surface flooring (208). A compact vehicle (210) equipped with a front loader arm (235) is fi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7342914 | Generalized link layer address extension The present invention supports a generalized link-layer address extension for an information packet transmission on an IP mobility system. In the invention, a link-layer address for a node can be communicated in any information packet rather than confined to a speci... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322267 | Enhanced light weight armor system with reactive properties A light-weight armor system for retrofitting onto light vehicles, such as HMMWVs, trucks, or helicopters, or incorporating into a vehicle to protect against HEAT or high explosive warheads. The armor system comprises multiple layers of a thin metal film. The front s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322865 | Belt drive propulsion system An apparatus and method for providing propulsion to naval vehicles by using one or more suspended belt drives to consistently engage the water proximate to the surface using a variety of belts with multiple attachments, tires, or variable lugs. The drive belt system... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7288527 | Inhibition of allergic contact dermatitis by N-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester It has now been found that N-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester (APM) and/or one of its lower alkyl derivatives can be used to treat allergic contact dermatitis associated with irritating oils such as catechol-containing plant-derived antigens such as p... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7260955 | Portable misting system A portable misting system is disclosed for producing mist atomization in remote locations with or without pressurized water supplies. The system comprises an airtight water reservoir pressurized during filling by a pressurized water supply source. In the absence of ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7218634 | Assisted power-up and hand-off system and method The invention provides for an improved method and system of registration and hand-off procedures for a mobile node in a packet-based communication network. The present invention obtains expanded addresses over past systems. The invention can also use serving mobilit... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7193980 | Continuation session attribute A new message format and protocol in an IP mobility system. Deallocation of a mobile node's IP address during a multipart communication session on a foreign network can cause serious communication and accounting errors. The new message format and protocol should eli... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7174018 | Security framework for an IP mobility system using variable-based security associations and broker redirection In an IP-based mobile communications system, the Mobile Node changes its point of attachment to the network while maintaining network connectivity. Security concerns arise in the mobile system because authorized users are subject to the following forms of attack: (1... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7173917 | Unicast agent advertisement based on layer 2 and layer 3 motion detection An improved wireless mobile IP system including an apparatus and method for managing transmission of information. Agent advertisements are used to detect movement of the mobile node and derive care-of addressing information for the Home Agent. Foreign Agents and Hom... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7158011 | Medication compliance device A portable medication compliance device (10) having a body (12) and compartments (22) formed in the body. A microprocessor (120) is disposed in the body (12) and is coupled to each of the compartments (22). The microprocesso... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148403 | Non-dehiscent sesame variety S28 A non-dehiscent sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) designated S28 has been found. Its degree of shatter resistance, or seed retention, makes S28 suitable for mechanized harvesting. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7136635 | Proxy SIP server interface for session initiation communications The present invention supports a message protocol on a wireless communication network between the access gateway and the proxy session initiation server. Upon disruption of a communication session with a mobile station, an information packet indication disruption of... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7124941 | Method and program for reduction of retail sales revenue limitations A computer database stores information on inventory product items and associated disposition instructions for unsold product. A field representative at a retail store location processes product items for disposition according to the disposition instructions maintain... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7110375 | Virtual private network identification extension The present invention supports a virtual private network identifier for an information packet transmission on an IP mobility system. By identifying a virtual private network in this manner, the Foreign Agent will be able to properly route data packets even if two or... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6979097 | Modular ambient lighting system The invention is a modular ambient lighting system for providing lighting to the interior of the building. The system features three separate modules: (1) a support module, (2) a power module, and (3) a light fixture body module. The support module provides an elect... | 12/27/2005 |
