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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182351 | Universal joint assembly for an automotive driveline system A die formed monolithic yoke assembly for a universal joint of an automotive driveline assembly subject to high torsional loads having a substantially uniformed thickness, including a cup-shaped portion, a pair of opposed lugs integral with and extending from an upp... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182341 | Character control device, character control method, recording medium, and program A formation information storage unit (240) stores formation information regulating a formation which characters should form. A character control unit (250) turns off assessment of contact between allies when the characters are to formate and, based on ... | 05/22/2012 |
| D659998 | Hardshell electronics case | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178642 | Curable organopolysiloxane composition and cured product thereof A curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: (A) a solvent-soluble organopolysiloxane obtained by conducting a hydrosilylation reaction between (i) an organopolysiloxane represented by the following average structural formula: RaSiO(4-a)/2 | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178613 | Acryloxy-functional silicone composition curable by high-energy radiation An acryloxy-functional silicone composition curable by high-energy radiation, which is characterized by excellent storage stability of the composition and by improved resistance to scratching, transparency, water repellency, and adhesiveness in a hard cured coating ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178207 | Silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition and adhesive tape A silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising (A) a condensation-reaction product obtained by subjecting a diorganopolysiloxane having silanol groups on both molecular terminals and 2 or more silicon-bonded alkenyl groups located in side molecu... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178168 | Method for coating a substrate using plasma A method for forming a polymeric coating on a substrate surface, by plasma treating a mixture comprising a free-radical initiated polymerisable monomer having one or more free-radical polymerisable groups in the presence of a free radical initiator, wherein said pla... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172884 | Bone plate with at least two elongate holes and bone plate system A bone plate particularly suited for fractures that require the intraoperative correction in rotational and lengthwise axis described. The bone plate comprises a first, linear plate portion having a longitudinal axis and a first elongate hole extending in a directio... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168298 | Article and method of producing same An article is formed in a mold having a mold cavity, has a periphery, and defines a score line having a tensile heal strength of less than 200 ppi along the score line. The article includes a cured urethane composition including the reaction product of an isocyanate... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167694 | Message output device, wherein the message has a life duration A battle situation detection unit (205) detects progress status of a battle controlled by a battle control unit (204) and winning and losing statuses of friend and enemy sides. An audio data acquisition unit (209) acquires audio data specified b... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167693 | Operation input device, operation evaluation method, recording medium, and program A target information storage unit (203) stores information regarding a group of targets (target panels) which are disposed dispersedly on a virtual race course and which each have an objective speed set therefor. An operation input reception unit (201)... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8164578 | Linear shape processing device, linear shape processing method, information recording medium, and program In a line shape processing device (201) for receiving an entry of a line shape via a mouse, a touch panel, etc. and processing the line shape, an entry receiving unit (202) receives an entry of information indicating whether a touch pen pushes the touc... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162754 | Game device, notification method, non-transitory information recording medium and program for informing displacement of game controller mat A process control unit (306) controls a music reproduction unit (309) to output a music sound, while controlling a request content creation unit (305) to present content of a motion requested to the player. At the same time, the process control ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162748 | Gaming machine and system having secondary game A gaming system comprises a plurality of gaming machines (EGMs) and a secondary game control section. The secondary game control section is provided with a plurality of data sets having different target investment amount between two triggerings of the secondary game... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8159507 | Display device, display method, information recording medium and program In a display device (301), in order to improve the visibility by changing a size for displaying character or patterns on a display screen in accordance with a distance from a user viewing the display screen, a text-containing image generating unit (305... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157170 | Card identification device, card identification method, program, and information recording medium Aimed is easy locating of a card placed on a touch panel, when identifying card type by sliding a touch pen, etc. along card slits. When a reference slit determining unit (404) of a card identification device (401) determines that a locus input from a ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156913 | Polyphenylene sulfide sleeve in a nylon coolant cross-over of an air intake manifold The subject invention provides a coolant cross-over for circulating an engine coolant between a first engine component, e.g., a first cylinder head, and a second engine component, e.g., a second cylinder head. The coolant cross-over defines a first outlet in fluid c... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156854 | Firearm having a handle assembly for charging and forward assist A firearm includes a receiver and a bolt carrier disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier is moveable between a firing position and a rearward position. A rod is fixed relative to the bolt carrier and a hand guard is coupled to the receiver about the rod. A handle... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8155755 | Disposable sheath for telementry leads of a monitoring device A pair of sheets defining a disposable sheath for covering the electrical leads in a monitoring system used for monitoring patient vital signs and secured together along edges and along spaced seams to define a plurality of longitudinally extending compartments. A p... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8155324 | Voice processor, voice processing method, program, and information recording medium A calculating unit (201) arranges a three-dimensional spatial body containing a listening point within a virtual space in a voice processor (200). The three-dimensional spatial body is constituted by a group of predetermined unit figures. The calculati... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153724 | Organosiloxane compositions A moisture curable composition is capable of cure to an elastomeric body. The composition includes an extended polymer, a suitable cross-linking agent, a suitable condensation catalyst, an organic plasticizer, and one or more fillers. The extended polymer includes a... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153541 | Ceramic article A ceramic article comprises ceramic fibers having an aspect ratio of greater than 3:1 and ceramic particles. The ceramic fibers are substantially randomly oriented in three dimensions in the ceramic article. A method of forming the ceramic article includes the step ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153202 | Method of manufacturing a layered silicone composite material A method of manufacturing a layered silicone composite material comprising the steps of: applying a second addition-curable organopolysiloxane composition that contains a second adhesion promoter onto a first silicone layer that is formed by curing a first addition-... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151913 | Dual wheelend for a vehicle An axle assembly for a vehicle comprising a stationary spindle and a rotatable axle shaft. An intermediate hub is supported on the spindle. Adjacent inner and outer wheel hubs are supported on the intermediate hub. A differential mechanism interconnects the inner an... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151315 | Hybrid audio/video entertainment system A television entertainment system that combines the visual imagery of television entertainment and transmission with the audio of radio entertainment and transmission to create a new synthesis system for therapeutic benefit designated as Hybrid Radio Television. Eac... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148565 | Method of manufacturing an organic silicon compound that contains a methacryloxy group or an acryloxy group A method of manufacturing an organic silicon compound that contains a methacryloxy group or an acryloxy group is characterized by the fact that manufacturing or conducting purification by distillation is carried out in the presence of a phenothiazine derivative havi... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147973 | Laminated glass A laminated glass comprising a first glass sheet; a first interlayer overlying the first glass sheet, wherein the first interlayer comprises a first polysilicate coating; a second glass sheet overlying the first interlayer; a second interlayer overlying the second g... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147854 | Cosmetics comprising a modified organopolysiloxane This invention relates to a cosmetics characterized in that it contains a gelling agent comprising an organopolysiloxane having a silicon-bonded organic group represented by general formula: R1—X—CO—NH—[X—N(—CO—X—R1)]p | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147590 | Fluid filter separator and method A filter separator and method, including an annular microfilter and a separation chamber within the microfilter including a plurality of mixing blades circulating fluid upwardly and downward within the chamber. When the apparatus is used to purify syngas, adherent m... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147451 | Reprogrammable fluid delivery system and method of use A fluid delivery system is provided for delivering fluid to a patient. The system comprises a reservoir for storing the fluid to be delivered to the patient and a fluid discharge device operatively coupled to the reservoir for delivering the fluid from the reservoir... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8147311 | Game state presenting device, game state presenting method, information recording medium, and program To suppress easy transmission of information on the hand of a player to another player through an audience when the audience can watch the status of a hand of each player of mah-jongg, a card game, or the like, in a game status presenting device (801), an ide... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146982 | Clamp mechanism for a cover assembly A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to supp... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146931 | Wheel assembly A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a knuckle having an upper end and a lower end. A bracket is mounted to one of the upper end and the lower end of the knuckle by a plurality of fasteners. A ball joint is mounted to the bracket and configured for attaching the ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146676 | Multifunctional power tool The invention related to a multi-functional power tool, comprises an housing, a motor set in the housing, a main shaft driven through the rotation of the motor, a working shaft extended outside the housing, an active impact block, which can rotate with and make axia... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8143329 | Method of making kaolin containing silicone rubber compositions A treated kaolin containing silicone rubber composition consisting essentially of an organopolysiloxane, treated kaolin, a curing agent; and optional additives selected from the group of one or more rheology modifiers, pigments, coloring agents, anti-adhesive agents... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143202 | Methacrylate copolymer pour point depressants Poly methacrylate copolymers are disclosed which comprising from about 60 to about 96 weight percent of a C12-C16 alkyl methacrylate and from about 40 to about 4 weight percent of a C18-C30 alkyl methacrylate and provide excellent low temperature properties to lubri... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142856 | Hydrophobing minerals and filler materials A method of preparing a hydrophobic mineral and/or filler material, for example a gypsum material, comprises (i) preparing a hydrolyzate containing polysiloxanes by hydrolyzing a hydrolysable silane or hydrolysable silane mixture in the presence of an acid hydrolysi... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8142293 | Universal joint assembly for an automotive driveline system A driveline system for an automotive driveline system includes a transmission device, a differential device, and a universal joint having a drive shaft presenting terminal ends and interconnecting the transmission and differential devices. A yoke is connected to eac... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141877 | Method of playing a modified poker based wagering game with side wager Some embodiments are directed to a method of playing a wagering game which comprises the steps of: receiving an ante wager from a participating player; delivering a partial hand of playing cards to the participating player; providing a community group of playing car... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141324 | Structural attachment media A structural adhesive tape includes a closed cell silicone foam support and a structural adhesive composition on opposing sides of the closed cell silicone foam support. The structural adhesive composition may be a condensation reaction curable pressure sensitive ad... | 03/27/2012 |
