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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8180926 | Adaptable resource spoofing for an extended computer system A spoofing module that mimics remote computer resources to optimize system responsiveness and avoid expiration of intentional and unintentional timeouts in extended computer systems. The invention is capable of appearing to the host system and selectively responding... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178773 | System and methods for the creation and performance of enriched musical composition A System and method for the creation and performance of enriched musical composition. One aspect of the invention allows a composer to associate content with one or more triggers, and to define behavior characteristics that control the functioning of each trigger. A... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8164536 | Directed dual beam antenna A dual polarized variable beam tilt antenna having a superior Sector Power Ratio (SPR). The antenna may have slant 45 degree dipole radiating elements including directors, and may be disposed on a plurality of tilted element trays to orient an antenna boresight down... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8137208 | Automatic real-time game scoring device and golf club swing analyzer An automatic real-time game scoring device and golf club swing analyzer which may include enhanced capability based on GPS parametric and golf course specific information. One aspect of the invention includes the capability to assess a player's swing as a function o... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136802 | Level compensator having a vacuum pump therein The present invention relates to a level compensator in a vacuum system including a fixing tube fixed to a structure, a hollow slider disposed in the fixing tube so as to move in a vertical direction, and a spring disposed between the fixing tube and the slider so a... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128383 | Top seal assembly A downhole sucker rod pump including a brush disposed between the downhole pump barrel and the well tubing to provide an effective seal which is not damaged during the insertion and/or withdrawal of the pump. The bush has a sufficient density and stiffness, such tha... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8120324 | Method and apparatus to provide battery rejuvenation at or near resonance A system and method adapted to rejuvenate batteries at or near the resonant frequency of the battery. The present invention takes a battery and applies a modulated current charging signal to increase battery performance. A resonant signal is adapted to re-train and ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8117372 | Virtualization of a host computer's native I/O system architecture via internet and LANs A hardware/software system and method that collectively enables virtualization of the host computer's native I/O system architecture via the Internet and LANs. The invention includes a solution to the problems of the relatively narrow focus of iSCSI, the direct conn... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8095425 | System, method, and architecture for implementing a business infiniti sharing residual with subscribers and/or affinity partners The invention is a business system that incorporates Affinity organizations and secondary affinity organizations to secure subscribers as buyers for affiliate organization products. In one embodiment, purchases are made through a customizable purchasing platform tha... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090263 | System and method for expanding PCIe compliant signals over a fiber optic medium with no latency A system for expanding PCI Express (PCIe) compliant signals over a fiber optic medium with no latency. A standardized fiber optic transceiver is adapted to provide an optimal PCIe expansion over a fiber optic medium. Signal buffers are utilized to translate and fine... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8064433 | Control architecture and implementation for switches with carrier sensing A scalable switch, a system of switches and methods, configured to sense a carrier at the output of the respective switch. The invention intelligently, and dynamically, controls the connection of a respective switch input to a respective switch output as a function ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061679 | Laptop cooling stand The present invention is directed to a notebook/laptop computer stand adapted to support a notebook/laptop computer and having a recessed surface area portion to sufficiently cool the computer while situated thereon. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8058719 | Integrated circuit with flexible planer leads A microelectronic device including a microelectronic circuit and at least one planar flexible lead. These planar flexible leads are adapted to bend and flex during mechanical stress allow direct mounting of the device to a member, and withstand extreme thermal cycli... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8018042 | Integrated circuit with flexible planar leads A microelectronic device including a microelectronic circuit and at least one planar flexible lead. These planar flexible leads are adapted to bend and flex during mechanical stress, allowing direct mounting of the device to a member and able withstand extreme therm... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8006406 | Drying system A method and apparatus for drying and reducing the particle size of malleable material. Preferred embodiments of the invention include a drying apparatus for use with a malleable material, comprising a blower, an airlock feeder, a main line which contains an acceler... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003446 | Flexible diode package and method of manufacturing A single step packaging process that both melts a solder and also cures an adhesive about a microelectronic circuit. The process finds technical advantages by simplifying packaging of a die that may be coupled to a planar flexible lead, which leads to a lower produc... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988301 | Heat transfer apparatus An apparatus for transferring heat between an object and a fluid, the apparatus comprising at least one set of elongate members, the elongate members each having a tip for contacting the object. The tips of the elongate members generally make a point contact with th... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7983253 | Time-space carrier sense multiple access A scalable switch, a system of switches and methods, configured to sense a carrier at the output of the respective switch. The invention intelligently, and dynamically, controls the connection of a respective switch input to a respective switch output as a function ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7983027 | Notebook computer protection device and saddle bag A notebook computer protection device forming a protective sleeve adapted to securely receive a notebook computer. The protection device is formed of a semi-rigid translucent material having a plurality of access openings permitting both a physical and visual inspec... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7980526 | Portable inclinating desk for notebook computers A portable desk for use in home and office environments for comfortably and conveniently supporting a portable computer or other electronic device on the lap or knees of a user. The desk has an upper surface on which the computer rests. The desk is supported on the ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7909903 | Air filter device Disclosed herein is an air filter device, installed on a line of a pneumatic circuit to remove harmful impurities. The device (10) includes a main body (20) having a casing shape, a cylindrical filter cartridge (30), and a cap (40). The m... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7904629 | Virtualized bus device A virtualization of the internal interconnection bus, which results in a virtualized switch or virtualized multi-ported bridge. In the case of a PCI Express switch, one embodiment includes virtualization of the undefined interconnection bus. In the case of a Multi-p... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7846135 | Retractable needle syringe with needle trap A syringe includes a hollow barrel and a hollow plunger extending into the barrel and being axially movable within the barrel, where the plunger includes an end wall that is releasably secured to the plunger at an opening disposed at a distal end of the plunger and ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7878417 | Multifunctional restrictive valve A multifunctional restrictive valve for controlling the flow of water therethrough. The valve has a main body with a flow channel through the main body. The main body receives water upstream thereof through an inlet port and passes it out through an outlet port at t... | 02/01/2011 |
| D630858 | Textile fabric | 01/18/2011 |
| 7858870 | System and methods for the creation and performance of sensory stimulating content Systems and methods for creating and presenting sensory stimulating content. One aspect of the invention allows a composer to associate content with one or more triggers, and to define behavior characteristics which control the functioning of each trigger. Another a... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7821422 | Traffic light signal system using radar-based target detection and tracking A novel system and method of integrating an RF emissions device, such as a radar system (103A), within a traffic control indicator (101) system. The system and method determines, using LFM-CW radar signals (201) and a multi-stage spectral proces... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7803132 | Safety medical syringe with retractable needle A syringe includes a hollow barrel, a hollow plunger movable within the barrel and a needle assembly secured within and at a distal end of the barrel. The needle assembly includes a needle holder, a resilient member that biases the needle holder toward the proximal ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7796383 | Heat transfer apparatus The present application relates to apparatus (100) for cooling a light valve device (103), the apparatus comprising an array of elongate members (119), the elongate members (119) each having a tip (131) for contacting the light val... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7752372 | PCI express (PCIe) communication system A device, system and method adapted to expand a high speed data bus, such as a PCI Express (PCIe) bus, over a serial link with an expansion unit having a high speed data bus, such as a PCIe bus, without using a bridging or switching device. One primary advantage of ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7734859 | Virtualization of a host computer's native I/O system architecture via the internet and LANs A hardware/software system and method that collectively enables virtualization of the host computer's native I/O system architecture via the Internet and LANs. The invention includes a solution to the problems of the relatively narrow focus of iSCSI, the direct conn... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7719385 | Method and divider for dividing power for array antenna and antenna device using the divider Disclosed herein are a method and divider for dividing power between and supplying the parts of the power to respective radiation elements of an array antenna, and an antenna device using the divider. The division method includes the steps of dividing power, applied... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7711188 | Method and apparatus for image processing The present application relates to a method of processing data corresponding to an image (42; 52; 68; 70; 78, 80; 98). The method includes the step of generating an identifier (56, 58, 60, 62; 74, 76; 83, 84; 91, 92, 93) for identifying a region of the... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7557541 | Method and apparatus for charging a rechargeable battery with non-liquid electrolyte The object of the invention is a method for charging a rechargeable battery having non-liquid electrolyte, which battery has an internal resonance frequency. The charging process contains at least one charging interval performed with current pulses, the frequency of... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7535430 | Directed dipole antenna having improved sector power ratio (SPR) A dual polarized variable beam tilt antenna having a superior Sector Power Ratio (SPR). The antenna may have slant 45 degree dipole radiating elements including directors, and may be disposed on a plurality of tilted element trays to orient an antenna boresight down... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7525803 | Power converter having multiple layer heat sinks A power converter including a printed circuit board (PCB) having a plurality of heat conductive layers configured to sink heat generated by the power converter electronics. Each of these heat conductive layers are comprised of thermally conductive material configure... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7506240 | Method and apparatus for image processing The present application relates to a method of at least substantially synchronizing data output from at least first and second graphics cards (1, 2). A synchronization difference between the first graphics card (1) and the second graphics card (2 | 03/17/2009 |
| 7504577 | Music instrument system and methods A system and methods which allow even a novice performer to easily play music which is not disharmonious and which is pleasing to the performer and his or her audience. The music is preferably created by a performer breaking one or more beams of light, which are emi... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7487741 | Pet water dish A pet water dish designed to retain water when repeatedly overturned. One embodiment of the invention utilizes two annular chambers separated by a flat base, and having an aperture allowing water to flow from one chamber into a reservoir when the respective chamber ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7456714 | Magnetostriction aided switching A method for reducing a temperature rise of a magnetic material is provided. The method includes applying force to the magnetic material to reduce a dimensional change of the magnetic material during a first part of an operation cycle, such as due to magnetostrictio... | 11/25/2008 |
