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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185942 | Client-server opaque token passing apparatus and method In the computer client-server context, typically used in the Internet for communicating between a central server and user computers (clients), a method is provided for token passing which enhances security for client-server communications. The token passing is opaqu... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184829 | Signal processing device and method of processing signal A plurality of sets of prepared parameters are stored in a parameter memory. A first control knob can be moved over a predetermined operating range in which a plurality of predetermined positions are discretely defined. The plurality of sets of prepared parameters a... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184804 | Hash function using a piling-up process In the computer data security field, a cryptographic hash function process embodied in a computer system and which is typically keyless, but is highly secure. The process is based on the type of randomness exhibited by well known tetromino stacking games. Computatio... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184093 | Mobile terminal device A device and method for selecting one option from a plurality of options is disclosed. A sequential selection of one option from the plurality of options proceeds when a detecting unit detects an operation associated with movement. A selecting unit sequentially sele... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183888 | Parity unit using 3-input NANDs Disclosed herein is a logic circuit which responds to three signals to detect whether the number of signals taking one of logic-1 and logic-0 is odd or even, and includes five NAND gates. The first NAND gate is supplied with the first signal, the second signal and t... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183452 | Tone generation apparatus Waveform data stored in an external memory are transferred from the external memory to an internal waveform memory and read out from the waveform memory to reproduce a tone. Transfer instruction is generated each time data readout from the waveform memory progresses... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183428 | Treatment or prevention of scars and/or keloids Devices, bandages, kits and methods are described that can control or regulate the mechanical environment of a wound to ameliorate scar and/or keloid formation. The mechanical environment of a wound includes stress, strain, and any combination of stress and strain. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182563 | Separating apparatus The present invention relates to a separating apparatus for separating particles from a fluid flow. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a vacuum cleaner having such a separating apparatus for removing dust particles from a dust laden airstrea... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182422 | Endoscope having detachable imaging device and method of using An endoscope assembly with a main imaging device and a first light source is configured to provide a forward view of a body cavity, and further includes a detachable imaging device with an attachment member engageable with the distal end region of the endoscope, a l... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182033 | Child restraint systems Improvements for child restraint systems are directed specifically to the covers, handles, and harnesses thereof. A child restraint cover is readily removed without having to detach the harness from the seat. A soft and semi rigid child restraint handle includes mem... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181337 | Electronic component mounting method A method of mounting electronic components on a printed board includes providing a storage tape including a first portion and a second portion that are connected by a connection tape and containing electronic components stored therein, advancing the storage tape so ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181012 | Image processing apparatus transmitting encrypted document to another apparatus, control method thereof, and program product for information processing An information processing apparatus transmits an encrypted document to a destination that is received as the destination of the encrypted document, stores the received destination, and determines whether the stored destination is a correct destination or not. If it ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8179544 | Image processing system, image processor and image processing program To provide a system in which image data created in an image processor is processed in association with an application activated on a user terminal. The system includes an image processor, and a user terminal connected with the image processor over a network. The ima... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177809 | Inflatable device for enteric fistula treatment Disclosed herein is an implantable fistula closure device. The device may include an expandable longitudinally segmented body including a proximal end and a distal end. The segmented body may further include a plurality of porous bodies and a connecting member opera... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177783 | Electric plasma-mediated cutting and coagulation of tissue and surgical apparatus Electrosurgery method and apparatus. In the method, tissue is cut or coagulated, with an electrically low conductive liquid providing cooling. In another method, skin is cut by electrosurgery in a dry field using a low duty cycle signal energizing the cutting electr... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177764 | Devices and methods for treatment of damaged tissue Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. Maintenance and control of the sub atmospheric pressure exerted may be provided by such devices ... | 05/15/2012 |
| D659923 | Part of a vacuum cleaner | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176387 | Error detection control system An error detection control system for a nonvolatile memory comprises: a nonvolatile memory having data areas for a plurality of addresses each including a main data area and a redundant data area for one address; memory control means for controlling on the nonvolati... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8176369 | Count data recording device, and method and program for recording count data The count data recording device includes: a storage unit including N memory areas; and a data restoring unit that detects a corruption in the count data pieces and restores the corruption, wherein the data writing unit records the count data piece using the memory a... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8176337 | Computer object code obfuscation using boot installation In the field of computer software, obfuscation techniques for enhancing software security are applied to compiled (object) software code. The obfuscation results here in different versions (instances) of the obfuscated code being provided to different installations ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8176125 | Method and device for processing electronic mail undesirable for user Emails are received and the received emails are classified and accumulated based on relay path information contained in the header of each email. For each of the classified groups, a judgment is made according to a judgment rule including at least (1) the number of ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8175731 | Apparatus for editing configuration data of digital mixer A digital mixer has a custom component specified by a configuration ID. Further, the same configuration ID is provided to another custom component for ensuring compatibility of scene data which is used for operating the custom component. When a custom component of t... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8175536 | Wireless communication system, wireless communication apparatus and communication control method A channel estimation and prediction unit 18 estimates a channel and predicts a plurality of channels for a next transmission slot. An SVD unit 19 performs singular value decomposition on a plurality of channel prediction values. An eigenvalue calculati... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8174751 | Two frequency resonantly excited MEMS mirror for diode-laser marker Apparatus for marking a bitmap image on tape includes a scanning mirror which is incorporated in a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS). The MEMS is torsionally resonant at two frequencies one being about three time the other. The MEMS is excited to resonance by a... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8174721 | Method, system, and apparatus for outputting image, and computer-readable storage medium for computer program A system for outputting an image includes first and second image output apparatuses. The first image output apparatus includes a display processing portion that displays an image to be outputted on electronic paper based on a first condition under which a job to out... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173774 | Polypeptides and use thereof The present invention provides a polypeptide having a biological activity of the Chemotaxis Inhibitory Protein of Staphylococcus aureus (‘CHIPS’), the polypeptide comprising a variant of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1. Preferably, the polypeptide ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173543 | Method of forming hole in semiconductor device using mask The invention provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device which achieves high reliability and high yield as well as high production efficiency. Back surface grinding (back grinding) is performed to a semiconductor substrate to thin the semiconductor su... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173515 | Method for manufacturing semiconductor device An oxide film and a liner film are formed on an inner wall of a trench in a semiconductor substrate. After filling an SOD film in the trench, a heat treatment is carried out. Part of the liner film in contact with the SOD film is removed to expose part of the SOD fi... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173410 | Isoprene synthase variants for improved microbial production of isoprene The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one isoprene synthase enzyme with improved catalytic activity and/or solubility. In particular, the present invention provides variant plant isoprene synthases for increased isoprene product... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173406 | Deconstructing lignocellulosic biomass with a two-step method Lignocellulosic biomass is noted for its recalcitrance to deconstruction as a feedstock for biofuel production. A two-step pretreatment method with the aim of enhancing cellulose digestibility, bypassing the traditional severe pretreatment reaction conditions and im... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173381 | Nucleic acid and corresponding protein entitled 85P1B3 useful in treatment and detection of cancer A novel gene (designated 85P1B3) and its encoded protein are described. While 85P1B3 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in multiple cancers including set forth in Table 1. Consequently, 85P1B3 provides a diagnostic... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173177 | Compositions of botanical extracts for cancer therapy Methods and compositions for prevention and therapy of cancer are provided. Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of two or more of an extract of Ganoderma lucidum, an extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza and an extract of Scutellaria ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173132 | Nucleic acid and corresponding protein entitled 213P1F11 useful in treatment and detection of cancer A novel gene (designated 213P1F11) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 213P1F11 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 213P1F11 provides... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172835 | Subcutaneous electric field distribution system and methods Apparatus and methods for dynamically controlling electric field distribution within tissue disposed at various depths beneath the skin at a target region of a patient's body by independently controlling the electric potential of each of a plurality of electrodes in... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172489 | Machine tool, in particular for rim machining The present invention relates to a machine tool for machining of workpieces, having a workpiece support for mounting the workpiece, a tool holder, which can be moved at least along one axis, for holding a tool for machining the workpiece, and workpiece holding units... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171862 | Folding table A table for attaching to the wall of an aircraft. The table has a table top comprising at least two table top segments which are moveable relative to each other. At least one table top segment has a screen on one side. Two table top segments are pivotable or rotatab... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170870 | Apparatus for and program of processing audio signal In an audio signal processing apparatus, a generation section generates an audio signal representing a voice. A distribution section distributes the audio signal generated by the generation section to a first channel and a second channel, respectively. A delay secti... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170626 | Portable electronic device and display control method employed in the same Provided is a portable electronic device which can equalize deterioration of a display device and reduce a deterioration speed, even during a time when a user is performing input operation. When the user is continuously using (operating) keys other than call start a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170561 | Method and system for performing a handoff in a wireless communication system A system for maintaining wireless communication with a plurality of base stations in a communication network is disclosed. A portable terminal having a communication unit is configured to measure signal strength of a transmission signal for neighboring base stations... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170240 | Audio device An audio device has controls for setting parameters. In the audio device, a selection mode setting part sets a selection mode in which a parameter to be stored is selected. A position acquisition part acquires positions of the controls and locks setting states of th... | 05/01/2012 |
