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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7847645 | Oscillation control apparatus and oscillator An oscillation control apparatus is provided with: an oscillating unit for oscillating an oscillating element; an output amplifying circuit having two pieces of same types of transistors series-connected to each other, for outputting a signal from a junction point b... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7871394 | System and method for optimizing control of PCA and PCEA system In a patient controlled analgesia (PCA) system, physiological data is processed and alarms are provided by the controller of the physiological module sensing the data according to a first rule. The physiological data is also processed by a second, separate controlle... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7853299 | Portable communication device and method of sensing camera operation mode in the portable communication device A portable communication device including a first housing and second housing, wherein the second housing is connected to the first housing so that it is rotatable around a first hinge axis while facing a top surface of the first housing to allow movement toward or a... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842256 | Catalytic reactor A compact catalytic reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis defines a multiplicity of first and second flow channels arranged alternately in the reactor, for carrying a gas mixture which undergoes Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and a coolant fluid, respectively. Each firs... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7807652 | Modulation of eIF4E-BP2 expression Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E-BP2. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E-BP2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E-BP2 expression and for diag... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7749466 | Catalytic reactor A compact catalytic reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (50) comprises a reactor module (70) defining a multiplicity of first and second flow channels arranged alternately, for carrying a gas mixture, and a coolant respectively. A removable gas-perme... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7702466 | Systems and methods for selection of nucleic acid sequence probes Probe selection techniques are based, at least in part, on empirical evidence concerning the hybridization of candidate probes across a panel of diverse biological isolates. Various principles concerning the behavior of the most preferable probes across a panel of d... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7693323 | Multi-detector defect detection system and a method for detecting defects A method for inspecting a substrate for defects, including: A method for inspecting a substrate for defects, the method including the steps of: (i) obtaining at least two wafer element detection signal; each wafer element detection signal reflects light scattered to... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7625821 | Process and apparatus for thinning a semiconductor workpiece The present invention provides system and apparatus for use in processing wafers. The new system and apparatus allows for the production of thinner wafers that at same time remain strong. As a result, the wafers produced by the present process are less susceptible t... | 12/01/2009 |
| D605001 | Zester | 12/01/2009 |
| 7605338 | Movable contact unit and switch using the same A movable contact unit includes a base sheet made of polyurethane resin, a domed movable contact made of thin metal sheet, and a pushing protrusion. The movable contact is held on a first face side of the base sheet. The pushing protrusion is formed on a second face... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7592388 | Long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositions, articles made therefrom and methods of making the same The present invention relates to a high melt flow thermoplastic resin filled with long fibers, such as long glass fibers, stainless steel fibers, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, or other like fibers, and having high melt flow properties. The high melt flow properties ... | 09/22/2009 |
| D598162 | Lighting fixture | 08/11/2009 |
| 7561272 | Precision correction of reflectance measurements A system and method of correcting reflectance comprises determining a reflectance constant for a test product at a first wavelength for which reflectance does not substantially change with the presence of a test substance, with the test product loaded with the test ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7553291 | Modular patient care system with interchangeable modules A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing... | 06/30/2009 |
| RE40768 | Optical inspection apparatus with removable inserts An apparatus in accordance with the invention is directed to an optical inspection apparatus (10) adapted to inspect a liquid sample. The apparatus includes a tray (20) that is adapted to be physically coupled to a first liquid sample carrier (22 | 06/23/2009 |
| 7543516 | Dynamic lead screw thread engagement system and method A system and method for automatically aligning the threads of a lead screw with the threads of a screw drive mechanism, the screw drive mechanism operating to translate the rotational motion of the lead screw into linear motion to expel the contents of a mounted syr... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7539337 | Method of and system for splitting compound objects in multi-energy computed tomography images A method of and a system for splitting a compound object using multi-energy CT data including a density and an atomic number measurements are provided. The method comprises: compound object detection; computing a two-dimensional DZ distribution of a compound object;... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7515252 | Optical fingerprint imaging system and method with protective film An optical fingerprint imaging system comprises an optically transparent platen and a protective film removably attached to the platen with an adhesive. The protective film protects the platen from scratches, pits, and other surface damage and is substantially chemi... | 04/07/2009 |
| D590100 | Lighting fixture | 04/07/2009 |
| 7497848 | Needleless medical connector with expandable valve mechanism A needleless connector for medical use, adapted to facilitate the flow of fluid therethrough, includes a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port. The connector also includes a flex-tube assembly defining a fluid path between the inlet port and the outlet por... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7493204 | Vehicle rollover detection method and apparatus There is provided a method for detecting the possibility of rollover of a vehicle, including the steps of: detecting an actual roll angular velocity of the vehicle; obtaining an actual roll angle of the vehicle; determining an actual lateral acceleration of the vehi... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7493396 | Internet-based education support system and methods A system and methods for implementing education online by providing institutions with the means for allowing the creation of courses to be taken by students online, the courses including assignments, announcements, course materials, chat and whiteboard facilities, a... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7461549 | Mass flow verifiers capable of providing different volumes, and related methods Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, methods, and apparatus, including software implementation, useful for high-precision measurement of mass flow rate over a large range of flows by using multiple volumes, each having a different and selec... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7463991 | Mass flow verifier with flow restrictor A flow verifier for verifying measurement of a flow rate of a fluid by a device includes a flow restrictor that renders the flow rate verification substantially insensitive to elements upstream of the flow restrictor. The flow verifier includes a vessel that receive... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7454684 | Apparatus and method for turbo decoder termination An apparatus and method is disclosed for decoding a received sequence of symbols using a decoding process that comprises a plurality of decoder iterations. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises determining whether a pre-determined decoder ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7430940 | Shift lever device A shift lever device which includes: a shift lever turnably fitted on a stationary member; an engaging member for engagement of the shift lever with the stationary member; and a knob fitted on the shift lever. The engaging member is moved toward its distal end to di... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419133 | Automatic clamp apparatus for IV infusion sets used in pump devices A clamp apparatus for selectively occluding a resilient tube to prevent free flow of fluid in the tube. The device comprises a base member to which the resilient IV tube is attached or through which it passes, and a slide clamp that slides relative to the base membe... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417729 | Fluid verification system and method for infusions An apparatus and method are provided to verify the composition of a medical fluid in a fluid container. The verification is performed at a centralized location, where light is transmitted through the fluid and detected by a sensor that generates signals representati... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415412 | Information system An information system includes an output section to read a character string in received contents aloud, and a memory section to store a rule set to convert input contents to modified contents adapted to text reading. An optimizing section is arranged to covert the i... | 08/19/2008 |
| D569976 | Stent | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371382 | Methods of inhibiting αβ-mediated binding with αβ-specific antibodies The invention provides enhanced LM609 grafted antibodies exhibiting selective binding affinity to αVβ3, or a functional fragment thereof. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules encoding the enhanced LM609 grafted antibodies. Addit... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369550 | Method and apparatus for locking a table in a network switch An apparatus and method are disclosed for locking a table within a network switch. The table is used to store entries that contain addresses of network stations connected to the network switch. A scheduler regulates access to the address table by allocating prescrib... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7362424 | Compositions and methods for drop boundary detection and radiation beam alignment The invention provides an apparatus and method for determining the position of a radiation beam. The apparatus includes (a) a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface, the reflective surfaces being placed to form the reflective exterior of a wedge; (... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356382 | System and method for verifying connection of correct fluid supply to an infusion pump A system and method for verifying that a particular fluid supply is connected to an infusion pump or pump channel. An upstream pressure sensor coupled to a fluid conduit associated with the fluid supply is used to provide pressure signals in response to pressure sen... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355973 | Data transmitting device and method for transmitting and receiving data and data communication system When data is transmitted to a destination of data transmission, a multiplex communication system 1 as a source of data transmission receives, from the destination of data transmission through a data reception processing unit 15, the information about t... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350764 | Self-sealing male connector A self-sealing male connector having a body, a resilient boot mounted over the body, and a male thread hub. The body is formed with an elongate post that extends to the distal end. The body includes a fluid flow lumen extending from its proximal end to its distal en... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345758 | Apparatus for analyzing and sorting biological particles The invention provides an apparatus including (a) a frame having a boundary plane; (b) a flow chamber supported by the frame, the flow chamber placed a distance from the boundary plane; (c) a radiation source, the radiation source directed away from the flow chamber... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341869 | Compositions and methods for treating diabetes The present invention provides an isolated population of cells containing an expressible nucleic acid encoding proinsulin containing a proinsulin cleavage site and a glucose-regulated expressible nucleic acid encoding a protease capable of cleaving the proinsulin cl... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338041 | Image recording material supply apparatus and method For replacing a cassette 9 in an automatic loader section 4, an operation of retracting the cassette 9 to a cassette accommodation section 3 is performed in parallel with an operation of inserting a new cassette 9 from the cassette... | 03/04/2008 |
