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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7664147 | Phase matching of high order harmonic generation using dynamic phase modulation caused by a non-collinear modulation pulse Phase matching high harmonic generation (HHG) uses a single, long duration non-collinear modulating pulse intersecting the driving pulse. A femtosecond driving pulse is focused into an HHG medium (such as a noble gas) to cause high-harmonic generation (HHG), for exa... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7619754 | Curved sensor array apparatus and methods Curved sensor array configurations and methods of processing the data gathered by the sensors. A 2 dimensional embodiment comprises singular ring of sensors that can monitor sources in a 2 dimensional plane. A sensor directly facing a target produces a maximum respo... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7469454 | Mounting system for optical frequency reference cavities A technique for reducing the vibration sensitivity of laser-stabilizing optical reference cavities is based upon an improved design and mounting method for the cavity, wherein the cavity is mounted vertically. It is suspended at one plane, around the spacer cylinder... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7452111 | Variable focusing parabolic reflective lighting system A lighting system includes a bright bulb installed in front of a variable reflector assembly comprising a plurality of leaves. The leaves have some overlap and are pivotally attached near the base of the bulb, so that they can be collapsed inward or expanded outward... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7152467 | Parallel seismic depth testing using a cone penetrometer A parallel seismic tester utilizing a cone penetrometer to test the depth of a foundation or the like comprises three important elements: the cone penetrometer which houses a receiver, an impactor to impact the structure, and data gathering and analyzing equipment. ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137608 | Multi-purpose upright support stand with leg assemblies having hinge-fitting A unique collapsible apparatus for supporting an article; the apparatus has at least a first, second, and third leg assembly, an upper end of each leg assembly pivotally secured to extend from an upper support member in a generally symmetrical fashion. A lower end o... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7133083 | Dynamic shadow removal from front projection displays A technique and system for detecting a radiometric variation/artifacts of a front-projected dynamic display region under observation by at least one camera. The display is comprised of one or more images projected from one or more of a plurality of projectors; the s... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7119833 | Monitoring and correction of geometric distortion in projected displays A technique, and associated system and computer executable program code on a computer readable storage medium, for automatically correcting distortion of a front-projected display under observation by at least one camera. The technique may be employed in a myriad of... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7113876 | Technique and electronic circuitry for quantifying a transient signal using threshold-crossing counting to track signal amplitude Circuitry adapted for carrying out associated techniques for: (a) calculating a damping factor, e.g., a damping ratio represented by ζ, or a quality factor Q, where ζ≈1/2Q, for a transient signal received, having been emitted from a resonator-type sensor element... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7097311 | Super-resolution overlay in multi-projector displays A technique, associated system and computer executable program code, for projecting a superimposed image onto a target display surface under observation of one or more cameras. A projective relationship between each projector being used and the target display surfac... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095325 | Asset recovery device A system is presented for a novel apparatus and method that shortens the time that an asset is lost and increases the probability of return should the asset go astray. The system is intended to allow the asset to proactively alert passers-by that it is lost and also... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7066988 | Segmented plate for assembly within a confined area having limited access A segmented plate adapted for assembly within a confined area or volume, and a method of assembly of the segmented plate. The plate, as assembled, has an exterior perimeter that includes exterior edge-boundaries of a plurality of generally rigid plate-sections, each... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040363 | Kit to form a wood splitting apparatus A kit to form a wood splitting apparatus. The kit includes a guide track (14,16) capable of assembly and disassembly. The guide track is adapted for mounting (40) to a vertical support. A splitting wedge (22) is provided which is adapted to enga... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7012895 | Packet-switching network with symmetrical topology and method of routing packets A mesh network for routing a plurality of data segments therethrough, each of the data segments containing address information. The network includes: a first, second, and third switch element each having a respective external input for routing data segments into the... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011737 | Titania nanotube arrays for use as sensors and method of producing An electrical resistive device, including: an array of titania nanotubes open at an outwardly-directed end formed by anodizing at least a portion of a titanium layer; a plurality of palladium (or other noble metal) clusters having been deposited atop the nanotube ar... | 03/14/2006 |
| D512868 | Storage facility floor mat | 12/20/2005 |
| 6908131 | Aid for lifting and carrying a mass/object A device (10) having a flexible elongated support member (11) having an upperside, an underside, and a first and second extension (16, 18) on either side of a central-portion, each of the first and second extensions have a free-end. A first and ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6886589 | Float valve The float valve (11) controls water level e.g. in an associated plant pot. A housing (21) has a water inlet (25) with an inlet port (26), a float (31) able to rise and fall with the level of the water in the housing (21), a ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883845 | Two-handled shovel The present invention is concerned with a two-handled shovel for use in lifting or moving heavy loads, such as snow. The present invention comprises a snow shovel having a second handle assembly pivotally attached to the blade of the shovel. The assembly is an inver... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6831935 | Multistage synchronization of pulsed radiation sources Accurate and efficient synchronization of two pulsed radiation sources (e.g. iwo mode locked lasers) is accomplished in stages. Rough synchronization is accomplished by synchronizing (for example) the fundamental repetition rate of the two lasers. Fine synchronizati... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6792114 | Integrated hearing aid performance measurement and initialization system A digital hearing aid according to the present invention is capable of measuring its own performance. The hearing aid includes a test signal generator for feeding a test signal into the hearing aid amplifier. The response to the test signal is acquired at a specific... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6779351 | Fuel cell systems with evaporative cooling and methods for humidifying and adjusting the temperature of the reactant streams A fuel cell using fuel and oxidant resulting in the production of water and heat in addition to electrical power. The fuel cell employs an evaporative cooler and has methods to adjust the moisture and temperature for the fuel and oxidant flows to improve the fuel ce... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6781757 | Polarization insensitive tunable optical filters A polarization insensitive tunable optical filter system combines an interference filter or the like with a quarter wave plate and a retro-reflector. The retro-reflector is situated and aligned to intercept light reflected from the filter, and the quarter wave plate... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6776001 | Method and apparatus for dew point evaporative product cooling The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing enhanced indirect evaporative cooling of air, water, fuel, or other fluids while controlling the humidity. The design makes cooling down to the dew point possible without energy input other tha... | 08/17/2004 |
| D494631 | Mailbox sign | 08/17/2004 |
| 6766041 | Retinal vasculature image acquisition apparatus and method The present invention creates a permanent record of an animal through a series of steps including, preliminarily acquiring an image of the retinal vasculature of the animal of interest; digitizing that image if the image is not a digital image; analyzing the image t... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6765656 | Apparatus and methods for high throughput analysis of samples in a translucent flowing liquid Apparatus and methods for imaging multiple fluorescent sample particles in a flow channel. A flow channel defines a flow direction for samples in a flow stream and has a viewing plane perpendicular to the flow direction. A clear volume between the illuminated flow v... | 07/20/2004 |
