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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162779 | Putting guide method and apparatus An improved system, method, and apparatus, computer-readable medium for a putting reference guide is provided that includes a plurality of reference indicia graphically representing a hole and a green surrounding the hole, wherein the hole is a center point in a cen... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8072999 | Method and system for removing and returning nodes in a synchronous network A method and system for adding a node into a network operating in a cyclic state after one or more nodes have been previously removed without interrupting the synchronous traffic of the remaining nodes on the network is provided. The method includes discovering an a... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7971721 | Decorative christmas gift wrap kit and method A decorative gift-wrap kit for creating a background scene of a village for a Nativity set by wrapping presents to simulate a plurality of background buildings adapted to be arranged as the background scene for the Nativity set. The kit includes wrapping paper for a... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7969985 | Method and system for scheduling, transporting, and receiving inbound packets efficiently in networks with cyclic packet scheduling An improved system, method, and computer-readable instructions for scheduling, transporting, and receiving inbound packets efficiently in networks with cyclic packet scheduling is provided. The method provides for scheduling upstream packet transmission slots for ea... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7713148 | Topography linked golf aid A method, apparatus, and program for computing a path, starting velocity, aim angle, and aim points for directing a putted golf ball from a point on a golf course to another point and incorporating such data into easily read charts or electronic media is provided. T... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7702524 | Method and system for online secure patient referral system The present invention provides a system and method, relating to the transfer of patient files over a secure, HIPAA compliant, patient file transfer and outpatient order system and a computer site therefore. The method includes obtaining and compiling a patient recor... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7601074 | Golf putting training aid A golf putting training aid is provided which comprises an elongated outer element having a display area, such as a window, for displaying one of a plurality of putting distance indicia longitudinally disposed on inner element moveable, such as rotatable, within the... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7571875 | Device and method for sealing and lighting a balloon An apparatus for sealing and illuminating a balloon includes a housing for sealing insertion into a neck of a balloon. A flow path within the housing conducts an inflation gas from an inlet to an outlet of the housing, and a flow control system disposed in the flow ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7571483 | System and method for reducing the vulnerability of a computer network to virus threats A method for reducing vulnerability of a computer network to a detected virus threat includes receiving an identifier of a network device detected as a source of virus activity. The method also includes relating the identifier to a predetermined account of the detec... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7568650 | Level wind mechanism The present invention provides an alternate design for a level-wind mechanism that eliminates the requirement for the line to be threaded through an enclosed, or multiple device line guide. The present invention guides the line via an open slot created between one o... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562657 | Method and apparatus for non-invasive prediction of intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in patients receiving ventilator support The present invention describes a method and apparatus for non-invasive prediction of the “intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure” (PEEPi) which is secondary to a trapping of gas, over and above that which is normal in the lungs; the presence of PEEPi impose... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7561072 | Interactive sequential key system to input characters on small keypads This invention discloses an interactive sequential system to input letters of the English alphabet and of many world languages, numbers, punctuation marks and many other symbols on keypads with few buttons. The invention includes a device for receiving input charact... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7544082 | Electrical connection guard The present invention provides new weatherproof outdoor electrical connection guard for protecting electrical extension cord plug connections, especially in wet environments. The guard includes a protective housing for covering the point of connection between an ext... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7530962 | Method for detecting the disconnection of an extracorporeal device using a patient's endogenous electrical voltages The present invention describes a system, apparatus, and method for detection of disconnection of a device from a patient, such as dislodgment of a device during medical treatments or therapies, using a patient's electrical voltages. ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7478779 | Device and method for sealing and lighting a balloon An apparatus for sealing and illuminating a balloon includes a housing for sealing insertion into a neck of a balloon. A flow path within the housing conducts an inflation gas from an inlet to an outlet of the housing, and a flow control system disposed in the flow ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7469287 | Apparatus and method for monitoring objects in a network and automatically validating events relating to the objects A method, apparatus, and program for monitoring an object of a system and validating the status of the object are provided. The invention can be implemented in numerous ways, including as a system (including a computer processing system), a method (including a compu... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7426489 | Method and system for banking and exchanging emission reduction credits The present invention provides a system and method of for the banking and trading of emissions reductions credits (ERC's) and a computer site therefore. The system and method of the present invention utilizes a global communication network to trade ERC's. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7417566 | Sequential two-key system to input keyboard characters and many alphabets on small keypads This invention discloses a sequential two-key system to input letters of the English alphabet and of many world languages, numbers, punctuation marks, page-control characters, line-control characters, cursor-control characters and many other symbols on keypads with ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7386840 | Method, apparatus, and program for source code translation from COBOL to object-oriented code A method, apparatus, and program for translating source code programs from COBOL into an object-oriented language and then utilize an “object” that emulates the COBOL's Working-Storage Section. By emulating the Working-Storage Section in an object-oriented progr... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7337413 | Method and system for custom bouquet design A system, method, computer program, and online computer site is provided for designing and displaying a realistic bouquet from selected images and/or photographs to allow viewing of a custom designed bouquet thereby facilitating the selection process for bouquets, e... | 02/26/2008 |
| D554013 | Display for an electronic weighing scale | 10/30/2007 |
| D550108 | Cigarette case with scale | 09/04/2007 |
| D550110 | Matchbox sized scale | 09/04/2007 |
| D550109 | Cigarette case with scale | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256358 | Electronic scale with overload indication on display screen An electronic scale comprising a display screen for digitally displaying the weight of an object, a processing device for controlling the scale and the display screen, wherein the display screen displays an indication of weight relative to overload. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7226517 | Method of surfacing a substrate A method is provided of resurfacing a substrate with a natural stone the substrate having a top surface and an edge, the method including placing a plurality of templating strips on the top surface to form a template defining an outside dimension, cutting out a top ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7193163 | Handheld electronic scale with background digital animation on display screen The hand held scale of the present invention comprises a rectangular casing with a weighing platform, for supporting items to be weighed, a display screen, for displaying the weight of the objects and to view the animation sequences. There are a series of digital an... | 03/20/2007 |
| D533798 | Electronic scale | 12/19/2006 |
| 7077757 | Curvilinear golf club-head path assisting indicator and method The present invention provides a novel visual golf club-head curvilinear path indicator and method of use. Specifically, the present invention provides a visual golf club-head curvilinear path guide in the form of one or more alignment lines or markings on putters a... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7076031 | System and method for telephone signal collection and analysis An apparatus, system, and method for telephone signal collection, processing, and analysis is provided. The apparatus includes a portable field unit for capturing telephone signal data including (a) a connection interface for connecting to the telephone line and rec... | 07/11/2006 |
| D521889 | Rechargeable digital scale | 05/30/2006 |
| D520889 | Pivot display digital scale | 05/16/2006 |
| D519048 | Backlit scale | 04/18/2006 |
| D518398 | Convertible scale | 04/04/2006 |
| D509159 | Clear top scale | 09/06/2005 |
| D505873 | Digital scale | 06/07/2005 |
| D504342 | Scale with removable hinged lid for tray | 04/26/2005 |
| 6833515 | Handheld electronic scale The present invention relates to compact portable electronic scale having a scale lid mechanism which pivots the lid of the scale in a predetermined controlled manner between a closed position, where the lid overlays the weighing platform, and an open position, wher... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6760235 | Soft start for a synchronous rectifier in a power converter Circuit and method for controlling circuitry in a power converter device during a soft-start process is provided. Synchronous rectifier control circuitry is adapted to gradually apply a gate drive signal derived from the main switch of the power converter device to ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6574124 | Plural power converters with individual conditioned error signals shared on a current sharing bus A power distribution system is provided including current sharing circuitry, current sensing and over-current protection. The system includes a plurality of power converter modules each having a current sharing signal terminal on an input side and power o... | 06/03/2003 |
