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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7926497 | Apparatus and method for holding and tilting an umbrella Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also compr... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7384341 | Parlor game A method is disclosed for initiating game play on a pay-for-play parlor game, such as a pool table having a playing surface, rails, pockets, a ball holding rack that retains pool balls, and an internal activation-sensing unit. The method includes depositing a game p... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7095341 | Programmable variable-length decoder System and method for decoding variable-length codes. A variable-length decoder includes an address generator and a local memory unit. The local memory stores a variable-length code look-up table. The local memory can be programmed to include a look-up table support... | 08/22/2006 |
| D509004 | Cover for rail attachment | 08/30/2005 |
| 6903993 | Memory cell with fuse element The present invention relates to a programmable memory device and a method of setting a state for a programmable memory device. In at least one embodiment, the memory device comprises at least a level shifter adapted to stand off a high programing voltage to at leas... | 06/07/2005 |
| 5867817 | Speech recognition manager A speech recognition manager receives representations of one or more words from a speech decoding system and interprets the received words based upon the current context state so as to provide extremely accurate, flexible, extendable and scalable speech r... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5848398 | System for managing a plurality of computer jukeboxes A method and apparatus as shown for managing a plurality of computer jukeboxes at different locations from a central station. Each jukebox includes processor means for controlling the computer jukebox, storage and retrieval means for data, display means f... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5831937 | Portable ranging system for analyzing gait A portable ranging system for analyzing gait is disclosed comprising a transponder having an infrared receiver and an ultrasound emitter, a base unit having an infrared emitter and an ultrasound receiver, and a computer terminal. During gait analysis, the... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5790583 | Photonic-well Microcavity light emitting devices A photonic light emitting device comprising a relatively high refractive index photonic-well semiconductor waveguide core in the form of an arcuate shape, linear shape and combinations thereof. The waveguide core is formed into a closed loop cavity for a ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5781956 | Plastic molded float handle A handle for a concrete float comprising a molded outer grip surface shot around a molded plastic core. Two identical components are engaged to form the plastic core. Each component has an interior rib structure and a mounting nose. The mounting nose has ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5527098 | Tailgate for a recyclable material container mounted on a vehicle chassis An improved tailgate for a recyclable material container mounted on a vehicle chassis includes an upper door normally closing an upper compartment opening and a lower door normally closing a lower compartment opening. The upper door is pivotally connected... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5523659 | Radio frequency focused drift tube linear accelerator A drift tube linac incorporates rf-electric quadrupole focusing by employing drift tubes with only one drift-tube stem per particle wavelength and in which the lowest frequency RF cavity mode has a transverse magnetic field (TM010 -mode). Each ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5470252 | Light-permeable extension cord connector An extension cord connector construction wherein the connector components, including a visual power indicator, are encapsulated within a solid, light-permeable body to form the connector. By suspending the components in this manner, the lamp can be seen f... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5395560 | Extrusion apparatus having a nozzle-headed drum An apparatus for extruding a mass onto a moving support mechanism. A first cylinder for receiving the mass within its interior has an exit channel through which the mass is forced. A second cylinder is disposed about the first cylinder for relative rotati... | 03/07/1995 |
