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Decorative Jeweled Wheel Cover
An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166479 | Optimizing data analysis through directional dependencies of a graph including plurality of nodes and attributing threading models and setting status to each of the nodes There is provided an adaptive semi-synchronous parallel processing system and method, which may be adapted to various data analysis applications such as flow cytometry systems. By identifying the relationship and memory dependencies between tasks that are necessary ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8120525 | Systems and methods for obtaining aircraft state data from multiple data links Systems and methods are delineated that may provide for a system for use in a merging and spacing application for an aircraft. An exemplary system may comprise a TCAS and a processor for executing the merging and spacing application using ADS-B data and data receive... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8108087 | Sequencing, merging and approach-spacing systems and methods An aircraft control system is delineated for a host aircraft, the system comprising a processor for executing one or more instructions that implement one or more functions of the aircraft control system, a transceiver for transmitting information from and receiving ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8098195 | Pulse transmitters having multiple outputs in phase relationship and methods of operation A transmitter provides a plurality of output signals. The transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The modulator provides a modulated signal responsive to the processor. The modulated signal includes an amplitude modulate... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8087734 | Adjustable furniture systems to accommodate objects of various dimensions Furniture systems are delineated including a first cabinet, a second cabinet and a base for supporting a provided object between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. One or both of the first cabinet and the second cabinet defines a space for which, in a first c... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8063816 | Method and apparatus to improve the ability to decode ADS-B squitters through multiple processing paths A system is delineated comprising a TCAS receiver having one or more filters, one or more amplifiers and one or more A/D converters, the one or more A/D converters for digitizing analog data into digital data for decoding one or more of an ADS-B message and a TIS-B ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8049662 | Systems and methods for antenna calibration A method according to an aspect of the present invention includes determining a phase offset by simultaneously providing a calibration signal to a first element of an antenna and a second element of the antenna opposite the first element. The method further includes... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8031105 | Systems and methods for enhanced ATC overlay modulation Embodiments of the present invention disclose systems and methods for providing an enhanced data link using overlaid modulation. Through embodiments of the present invention, existing ATC (or other) modulated signals using existing standard frequencies may be utiliz... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7963618 | Systems and methods for providing aircraft runway guidance There is presented a system and method for providing aircraft runway guidance. One delineated runway alert system for a host aircraft comprises: a processor for executing one or more instructions that implement one or more functions of the runway alert system; a dat... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7961135 | Systems and methods for air traffic surveillance A collision avoidance system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a user interface, a plurality of sensors, and a computer system in communication with the user interface and the plurality of sensors. The computer system includes a processor an... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7939928 | Method and apparatus for stacked die package with insulated wire bonds A semiconductor package has a substrate with a plurality of contact pads. A first semiconductor die is mounted to the substrate. First bond wires are formed between each of the center-row contact pads of the first semiconductor die and the substrate contact pads. Th... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7912593 | Merging and spacing speed target calculation Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, computer programs, and apparatus for adjusting a speed target of an aircraft. In particular, the adjustment of the speed target of the aircraft may allow that aircraft to maintain merging and spacing constraints ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909421 | Furniture system enclosing entertainment electronics in range of widths An entertainment center includes a base that expands horizontally to accommodate different width home theater displays; and, a light bridge that rests on top of one or more cabinets placed on either side of the base. The side cabinets provide a vertical column of op... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7864096 | Systems and methods for multi-sensor collision avoidance An embodiment of the present invention provides a collision avoidance system for a host aircraft comprising a plurality of sensors for providing data about other aircraft that may be employed to determine one or more parameters to calculate future positions of the o... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7804309 | Systems and methods for soil moisture estimation Embodiments of the present invention provide estimates of soil moisture by measuring the change in electrical conductivity near the surface of the earth using surface-propagated electromagnetic fields. A method is provided for estimating near-surface soil moisture, ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7786922 | Systems and methods employing active TCAS to enhance situational awareness A method according to the present invention includes transmitting a Mode S interrogation and receiving a response from an aircraft that has received the Mode S interrogation. A range to the aircraft is determined based on a time period between transmitting the Mode ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7723162 | Method for producing shock and tamper resistant microelectronic devices A method of producing a microelectronic device resistant to tampering, inspection and damage from surrounding environment or operating conditions includes: (i) applying an adhesion layer on a circuit including a die fixed and electrically connected to a laminate sub... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7703145 | Data update authorization A method is described for controlling customer installations of software or data by providing to the customer an encrypted list of authorized installation targets, whereby the installation program reads and decrypts the list, and only allows installation to proceed ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7667557 | Thin-film bandpass filter using inductor-capacitor resonators A bandpass filter including one or more metal layers, each layer having a first region and a second region. The filter also includes two or more LC resonators and one or more coupling networks for connecting the two or more LC resonators in parallel. The two or more... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7606184 | Multiplexers employing bandpass-filter architectures A multiplexer, such as a diplexer, is delineated. The multiplexer may be employed in a communications system that may communicate in multiple frequency bands within a predefined range of frequencies, e.g., 2400 MHz-4900 MHz. The communications system may operate in ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7598905 | Systems and methods for monitoring transponder performance There are presented various approaches to monitor performance of RF systems and circuitry such as those used in aircraft transponders. Such monitoring may be designed to verify operational performance of transponders as set forth by FAA regulations, or may be used t... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7570177 | Aircraft terrain warning systems and methods Methods and systems are disclosed for preventing aircraft collisions with forward looking terrain avoidance (FLTA) functionality based on a terrain avoidance profile used to evaluate potential terrain threats based on the projected flight path of an aircraft in flig... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7567199 | Systems and methods for displaying hazards A system, according to various aspects of the present invention, provides a presentation to a hazard display. The system includes a memory having surveillance data and a processor. The processor updates an image in accordance with the surveillance data to provide an... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7564371 | System having termination for data loading port A subsystem of an avionics system is operated in a first mode for receiving software via a port; and in a second mode in accordance with a circuit that includes a terminator coupled to the port. By using the terminator to convey information regarding a desired confi... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7562949 | Adjustable furniture systems to accommodate objects of various dimensions Furniture systems are delineated including a first cabinet, a second cabinet and a base for supporting a provided object between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. One or both of the first cabinet and the second cabinet defines a space for which, in a first c... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7554482 | Systems and methods for using a TCAS directional antenna for omnidirectional transmission A method of transmitting from a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) directional antenna, the TCAS directional antenna including a plurality of antenna elements connected to an integrated beam forming network, according to various aspects of the prese... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7532092 | Grounding strategy for filter on planar substrate The invention provides a grounding strategy for electronic components. In particular, the present provides ground connections in thin-film electronic components by connecting one group of one or more resonators to one ground connection and connecting a second group ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7524537 | Spray coating apparatus and fixtures A system for applying a sprayed coating includes a spray mechanism operative to spray a liquefied coating material; a target system including a rotatable spray target wheel; and one or more device-holding fixtures configured to be mounted onto the spray target wheel... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7515097 | Pulse transmitters having multiple outputs in phase relationship and methods of operation A transmitter provides a plurality of output signals. The transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The modulator provides a modulated signal responsive to the processor. The modulated signal includes an amplitude modulate... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7474251 | Systems and methods employing a collision avoidance system to enhance pilot awareness Systems and methods relate to an aircraft with a CAS that may be employed to enhance pilot awareness. The CAS may be employed on a formation member aircraft to provide a TA that is distinctive for an intruding formation member aircraft, as opposed to a TA provided a... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7460956 | Systems and methods for time corrected lightning detection A lightning detection system provides an estimated location of a lightning stroke. The system includes sensors, and an analyzer. Each sensor provides messages having sensor identification, an amplitude responsive to the lightning stroke, and a time of detecting the ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7439465 | Switch arrays and systems employing the same to enhance system reliability An input system is delineated comprising an array of touch regions. At least one touch region is aligned with a sensing structure. The sensing structure comprises a first conductive region; a second conductive region aligned with the first conductive region, the sec... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437245 | Threat avoidance system and methods using adjustments to built-in values A system for enhancing flight safety of a host aircraft receives an adjustment value from a portable memory device; determines a working value of a parameter in accordance with the adjustment value; and provides an advice for threat avoidance in accordance with the ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7425880 | Filters with improved rejection band performance A filter is delineated that may have an input for receiving an input signal including a plurality of different frequencies and an output for passing an output signal within a first frequency band. The filter may include a circuit coupled between the input of the fil... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7421491 | Method and system for monitoring individual devices in networked environments According to the present invention, improved techniques for monitoring and managing access and activity at individual devices in a networked environment. Specific embodiments can provide individual and workplace productivity enhancement through self-regulation enfor... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7417202 | Switches and systems employing the same to enhance switch reliability and control A switch is delineated comprising a first conductive region; a second conductive region aligned with the first conductive region, the second conductive region including a first conductive pattern forming a first switch terminal and a second conductive pattern formin... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7404609 | Furniture system enclosing entertainment electronics in range of widths An entertainment center includes a base that expands horizontally to accommodate different width home theater displays;and, a light bridge that rests on top of one or more cabinets placed on either side of the base. The side cabinets provide a vertical column of ope... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7345626 | Pulse transmitters having multiple outputs in phase relationship and methods of operation A transmitter provides a plurality of output signals. The transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The modulator provides a modulated signal responsive to the processor. The modulated signal includes an amplitude modulate... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7321284 | Miniature thin-film bandpass filter A bandpass filter includes at least two thin-film layers, a first resonant circuit including a first inductor, and a second resonant circuit including a second inductor. In one embodiment, the first inductor comprises a coil having a counter-clockwise rotation posit... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7312743 | Systems and methods for displaying hazards A system, according to various aspects of the present invention, provides a presentation to a hazard display. The system includes a memory having surveillance data and a processor. The processor updates an image in accordance with the surveillance data to provide an... | 12/25/2007 |
