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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D636749 | Ceiling-mounted monitor system | 04/26/2011 |
| 7922981 | Dispersion-intensified, coalescence-intensified chemical reactor and method Apparatus for intensifying heterogeneous chemical reactions is described. For the case of liquid-liquid reactions, with drops of a reactant distributed throughout the second continuous reactant, the physical phenomena of drop dispersion (break up) and drop coalescen... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922040 | Apparatus and method for clearing a caulking gun A device and method of clearing non-fluid caulk from a caulk dispensing tube includes drilling a bit member through a thread cleaning device and into the solid caulk blocking the dispensing tube; then removing the bit member from the dispensing tube and reversing th... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921603 | Systems for a fire-resistant door jamb A fire-resistant door jamb system may incorporate wood components, fire-resistant material, intumescent material and may include a bracket set including an L-shaped fixed bracket for installing a door jamb assembly in a wall. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7919776 | High frequency diode and method for producing same A high frequency diode comprising: a P type region, an N type region, and an I layer as a high resistivity layer interposed between the P type region and the N type region, wherein the I layer is made of a silicon wafer that has a carbon concentration of 5×101... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918892 | Shoulder prosthesis A system and method for installing a shoulder prosthesis. The method includes removing the original humeral head and shaping the proximal end of the humerus with one or more implements to prepare the humerus to receive the shoulder prosthesis. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918707 | Toy aircraft with modular power systems and wheels Toy aircraft may include an airframe, a modular power system, first and second wheel supports, and first and second wheels. The modular power system may be configured for selective use with and selective removal from the airframe. The power system may include a prop... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7909347 | Bicycle suspension system employing highly predictable pedalling characteristics A bicycle rear suspension system that includes a main frame and a rear wheel suspension system, the main frame generally is comprised of a seat tube, a down tube, a top tube, and a head tube. The rear wheel suspension system consists of a first linkage member, a rea... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7908401 | Method and device for wireless communication between computing devices A communication device includes a structural, external interface (e.g., a USB interface) for connecting to a computing device, a wireless interface for making a wireless connection to a second computing device, and a memory or storage component for storing and embed... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7908118 | System and methods for testing, monitoring, and replacing equipment A system and method for testing and replacing equipment are disclosed. The system may include a first memory module configured to store first characteristics of the first equipment; a second memory module configured to store second characteristics of the second equi... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905021 | International dining kit The present disclosure teaches an international dining kit comprising a pair of multifunctional chopstick components. The components include a first chopstick component having a fork portion and a first chopstick portion; and a second chopstick component having a sp... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7902043 | Method of producing bonded wafer A method of producing a bonded wafer, comprising: performing bonding of a first semiconductor wafer and a second semiconductor wafer without interposing an insulation film in between; and performing thinning of the second semiconductor wafer, wherein surface portion... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896383 | Fifth wheel hitch A fifth wheel hitch assembly is provided for use with a kingpin, the hitch assembly including a hitch frame including a throat for receiving the kingpin therein, a jaw member pivotally coupled to the hitch frame and moveable between an open orientation and a closed ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893434 | High frequency diode and method for producing same A high frequency diode comprising: a P type region, an N type region, and an I layer as a high resistivity layer interposed between the P type region and the N type region, wherein the I layer is made of a silicon wafer that has a carbon concentration of 5×101... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892764 | System for seizure suppression Systems, including methods and compositions, for seizure suppression, such as inhibition of epileptic seizures. In some embodiments, the methods may provide a screen for anti-seizure drugs. One or more compositions may be selected based on an ability to affect a res... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892068 | Foldable vehicle playsets with moving components Vehicle playsets having multiple configurations. The vehicle playsets may include a track segment, a trigger adjacent to the track segment, a moving component adapted to move toward the trigger, and a launch mechanism coupled to the track segment and adapted to laun... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887098 | Locking device for built pipe connections A locking device for locking a threaded pipe connection where two threaded connection units are screwed together. The locking device includes two locking rings which engage each other with corresponding teeth and notches on their first sides. Each of the two rings h... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883309 | Method and apparatus for handling pipe An apparatus and method for handling pipe includes an elongate frame structure for mounting on a ground surface, in which a carriage unit is mounted on the frame structure and is operable for selective and reciprocal shifting along the frame structure. A boom member... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7874918 | Game unit with motion and orientation sensing controller An electronic game apparatus for providing a game activity on a monitor device. The electronic game apparatus may include a contacting member and a signal-emitting member that are each adapted to be manipulated by a user. The signal-emitting member may include a kin... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7874839 | Powered surgical instruments A powered surgical instrument is provided. In some embodiments, the powered surgical instrument may include a housing; a receiver, at least a portion of the receiver is movably received within the housing, a distal end portion of the receiver being configured to rec... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7872205 | Electrical switches An electrical switch may include a housing having a hollow inner cavity. Both mechanical and electrical components may be contained within the inner cavity. The components within inner cavity may be protected from contaminants entering the inner cavity by a seal adj... | 01/18/2011 |
| D631096 | Writing instrument | 01/18/2011 |
| D631095 | Writing instrument | 01/18/2011 |
| 7851685 | Fingering mechanism for woodwind instruments A fingering mechanism for a woodwind instrument that comprises a first key that actuates both a first tone hole, corresponding to the first key, and another remote tone hole. By closing the first key corresponding to the first tone hole, the first tone hole is close... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7844255 | Secure PIN entry device for mobile phones A secure mobile phone-point of sale (POS) system includes a mobile phone integrated with a secure PED module. The secure PED module is integrated with the mobile phone via the phone's serial port or directly to the phone's Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA). The ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841920 | Crying toy dolls Toy dolls including a body and a fluid-transport mechanism supported by the body and configured to receive a liquid from a liquid delivery device and dispense the liquid from the toy doll. In some embodiments, the fluid-transport mechanism includes a reservoir for c... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841645 | Vehicles with retractable portions An extendible secondary living space for a vehicle. The extendible living space may move from a retracted position in which it is substantially integrated within or in close proximity to a primary living space of the vehicle, to an extended position in which it prov... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7835808 | Method and apparatus for processing material A system, including apparatus and method, for processing material includes a computer connected to a saw. A pusher is used to convey material along a processing path. The computer is programmed to control optimal processing of material to satisfy a cut list. The sys... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7833130 | Simulated edged weapon or toy with element actuated indicating device A simulated sharp edged weapon or toy comprising a housing, an element mounted in and extending from said housing arranged such that said element has movement in relation to said housing in response to force upon said element, an electrical circuit mounted in said h... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7832628 | Protective cover for terminal keypad security switches A point-of-sale terminal may incorporate a security device for preventing penetration of a foreign conductor into a region in fluid communication with a security switch of the point-of-sale terminal. The device may include a barrier member configured to be disposed ... | 11/16/2010 |
| RE41882 | Apparatus, methods and systems for anonymous communication Anonymous voice communication between a first station and a second station is facilitated by providing an interface that allows input of a transaction specification from at least one of the first and second stations. A reference code associated with the transaction ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7818467 | Method of indentifying devices in mobile and desktop environments A method of providing connectivity between a mobile device and a desktop computing device: providing the mobile device with software that can be installed in the desktop computing device to provide configuration data to application software operating on the desktop ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815084 | Ready-to-ride bicycle carrier assembly A ready-to-ride bicycle carrier assembly. The ready-to-ride bicycle assembly includes a frame having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion of the frame includes a wheel well configured to support a first wheel of the bicycle. A wheel holder is locate... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7814209 | Wireless data output method for rendering digital content accessed from a mobile information apparatus An electronic system and method of pervasive output allow an information apparatus to output data content conveniently to virtually any output device. One method includes establishing a communication channel between the information apparatus and an output device and... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7813145 | Circuit structure with multifunction circuit cover A cover assembly may be mounted on a substrate. The cover assembly may have an interior surface spaced from the substrate and may bound a hollow chamber over a circuit assembly. The hollow chamber may be filled with a fluid, such as a gas or a liquid. The cover asse... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7811150 | Modular toy aircraft Toy aircraft, modular toy aircraft, modular power systems, and toy aircraft kits are disclosed. Toy aircraft may include a self-contained power and control system and an airframe. The self-contained power and control system may include at least one propulsion unit o... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7805720 | Autorun for integrated circuit memory component Autorun functionality is incorporated into an integrated circuit memory device such as any USB peripheral, which has a memory component interfaced to a USB microcontroller. This provides autorun of one or more executables or application installers from a memory comp... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7798885 | Instant message toy phone A wireless toy phone system that may be used with toy figures, such as dolls. The system may include doll sized phones and child sized phones. The child sized phone may have a display screen and input buttons. A child can compose a message with a phone keypad on the... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7798440 | Dual line fly fishing reel A fly reel having a spool with multiple line holding portions, permitting a single rod an reel assembly to be simultaneously fitted with different types of fly line, and eliminating the need to remove and reinstall reels when changing types of fly line. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7796032 | Vehicle activated millimeter-wave interrogating An interrogating system can include an interrogating apparatus configured to transmit toward and receive from a subject in a subject position, millimeter-wave electromagnetic radiation. Such a system can also include a controller configured to operate the interrogat... | 09/14/2010 |
