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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185465 | Method and system for computer-implemented trading of secondary market debt securities A computer-implemented method and system for trading of debt securities (bonds), where multiple dealers participate and compete on a single platform (100). Dealers and investors have respective interfaces (250, 230) for communicating. In one aspect, de... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181887 | Device for positionally securing and guiding rails for railway tracks A device for positional securing and guiding of rails for railway tracks for trains, in particular high-speed trains, includes guide plates. In general, rails are laid directly or indirectly by intermediate assembly of intermediate plates to fixed concrete track bed... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8180873 | Detecting fraudulent activity Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for subscribing to data feeds on a network. An user utilizes a transmitting device to transmit data packets that are split between a plurality of data centers for processing. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173986 | Laser-heated infrared source Described are infrared light sources and methods for generating infrared radiation. The infrared light source includes a source of laser radiation, a target and an enclosure. The target is positioned in a path of an output region of the source of laser radiation. Th... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173417 | Ruggedized apparatus for analysis of nucleic acid and proteins The invention provides methods and systems for ruggedizing a nucleic acid analyzing apparatus. The ruggedized apparatus can be used reliably and effectively in uncontrolled environments, such as, for example at a crime scene to collect and analyze forensic data, as ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171929 | Delivery device and method A delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, the delivery device comprising: at least one nosepiece unit (21) for insertion into one nasal cavity of a subject and comprising a nosepiece (25) for fitting to th... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167206 | Reader for reading computer-generated lithograms A reader for reading computer-generated individualized holograms which are written into a storage medium, having a light source for generating a light beam, a recording means for acquiring image data generated by the light beam by illuminating the individualized hol... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8165955 | Method and system for computer-implemented trading of secondary market debt securities A computer-implemented method and system for trading of debt securities (bonds), where multiple dealers participate and compete on a single platform (100). Dealers and investors have respective interfaces (250, 230) for communicating. In one aspect, de... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8159288 | Low power BPSK demodulator A low power BPSK demodulator having a simple architecture, compact design and reliable is provided. The BPSK demodulator includes a first branch (210) having a first mixer (212) and a first low pass filter (214), a second branch (220) cou... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153927 | High visibility plasma arc torch An improved torch providing high visibility of the work zone to the operator, an increased viewing angle, and a reduced obstruction angle. The high visibility torch includes consumables adapted to maintain torch and consumables performance while reducing visual obst... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151429 | Method for producing a heavy duty composite part A method for producing a composite part is provided. The method includes a first and at least one second part, wherein the first part at least in part is made of a first metal and the second part at least in part is made of another metal that has a lower melting tem... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146589 | Nasal devices A nasal delivery device (11) for delivering substance to a nasal airway (1) of a subject, comprising: first and second nosepiece units (17, 19), each including a nosepiece (21, 23) for fitting to respective nostrils of a subject; at least... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8145560 | Detecting fraudulent activity on a network Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for detecting fraudulent activity on a network. A user utilizes a transmitting device to transmit user requests that are split between a plurality of data centers for processi... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143790 | Method for inductively-driven plasma light source A method for producing light includes introducing an ionizable medium for generating a plasma into a chamber. The method also includes applying at least one pulse of energy to a magnetic core that surrounds a portion of a plasma discharge region within the chamber s... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8136856 | Load suspension hook with latticework A load acceptance hook for suspending a load provides for the movement of loads by simple means and despite a high load-bearing capacity has a reduced weight in relation to known hooks. This is achieved by the fact that it is formed at least in sections by a lattice... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136340 | Lateral flow high voltage propellant isolator A high voltage propellant isolator includes at least two different types of isolator rings or segments, in alternating lateral arrangement, that direct the flow of propellant, such as xenon gas, in a tortuous path through the isolator. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136267 | Insert for expanding an article of clothing Systems and methods associated with an insert for expanding an article of clothing, including an article of footwear, are described. Articles of clothing incorporating such inserts are also described. The insert includes a body portion defining a first edge, a secon... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8131666 | Context-based user authentication, workflow processing, and data management in a centralized application in communication with a plurality of third-party applications Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for providing context-based user authentication, workflow processing and data management in a centralized application in communication with a plurality of third-party applicat... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127737 | Unfinished cylinder head casting, cast cylinder head for diesel internal combustion engines, and process for producing an unfinished cylinder head casting An unfinished cylinder head casting for producing a cylinder head for internal combustion engines powered with diesel fuel includes a sealing surface, intended for mounting in a finished state on a corresponding sealing surface of an engine block, and designed on a ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8124906 | Method and apparatus for processing metal bearing gases A method and apparatus for processing metal bearing gases involves generating a toroidal plasma in a plasma chamber. A metal bearing gas is introduced into the plasma chamber to react with the toroidal plasma. The interaction between the toroidal plasma and the meta... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8120996 | Device and method for microstructuring a storage medium and storage medium comprising a microstructured region A device providing for microstructuring a storage medium includes a radiation source for producing an at least partially coherent beam from electromagnetic radiation, a modulator provided with a plurality of individually switchable modulator elements, a beam-forming... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118954 | Method for producing a metallic component comprising adjacent sections having different material properties by means of press hardening A method for producing a metallic component (B) allows adjoining zones (Z1, Z2, Z3) having differing material properties to be produced in a manner which is simple in terms of production. This is achieved in that a sheet metal element (E) heated... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118492 | Plain bearing and play-free plain bearing arrangement A play-free plain bearing arrangement with a defined preset torque includes a plain bearing, wherein the plain bearing comprises a bearing housing and a bearing sleeve inserted into the bearing housing, wherein the bearing sleeve and the bearing housing are open axi... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8115136 | Electrode for a contact start plasma arc torch and contact start plasma arc torch employing such electrodes An electrode for a contact start plasma arc torch includes an elongated electrode body formed of an electrically conductive material. The electrode body is movable relative to the torch. A resilient element is used for passing substantially all of a pilot arc curren... | 02/14/2012 |
| D654104 | Mechanized plasma torch | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112046 | Wearable one way transfer device A wearable, one-way transfer device component for use in a communications system that includes a first device coupled to a first communication network that receives and compiles global positioning data corresponding to the physical location of one or more objects, a... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110237 | Method of cooking peppers A cooking method for cooking a hollow food item with a wall having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior volume, a plurality of skewers supporting the food item be piercing the wall through a stem side of the food item. The skewers maintai... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109075 | Lateral flow high voltage propellant isolator A high voltage propellant isolator includes at least two different types of isolator rings or segments, in alternating lateral arrangement, that direct the flow of propellant, such as xenon gas, in a tortuous path through the isolator. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104447 | Method for the production of a piston for internal combustion engines and piston for an internal combustion engine A method for producing a piston for internal combustion engines includes the following steps: a first part is pre-fabricated by hot forging and a recess which has an undercut is formed in the first part during pre-fabrication by forming on the first part a projectio... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8101882 | Plasma torch electrode with improved insert configurations An improved electrode for use in a plasma arc torch. The electrode includes an electrode body, a bore defined by and disposed in the electrode body, and an insert disposed in the bore. The insert and/or the bore of the electrode are configured to improve retention o... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097828 | Dielectric devices for a plasma arc torch Apparatus and methods for thermally processing a workpiece include directing a plasma arc to the workpiece and using a dielectric shield or dielectric coating to protect a forward portion (e.g., a torch head) of a plasma arc torch. The dielectric shield or dielectri... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097051 | Separator for liquids, in particular condensate, from liquid-loaded compressed gases A separator for liquids, in particular condensate, from liquid-loaded compressed gases-generally serves, by coarse separation of condensate from the compressed gases, to protect downstream prefilters of cold dryers or adsorption dryers against overload due to conden... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8089025 | Gas-cooled plasma arc cutting torch A method and apparatus for a gas-cooled plasma arc torch. Components of the torch can include an electrode, nozzle and a shield, each of which can be gas-cooled. The nozzle can be disposed relative to the electrode and can include a generally hollow conductive body ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088229 | Method for producing grain oriented magnetic steel strip A method for producing high-quality grain oriented magnetic steel sheet utilizes a steel alloy with (in wt %) Si: 2.5-4.0%, C: 0.02-0.10%, Al: 0.01-0.065%, N: 0.003-0.015%. The method utilizes an operational sequence whose individual steps (secondary metallurgical t... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8086327 | Methods and apparatus for automated predictive design space estimation Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for automated predictive design space estimation. A design space of input factors and output responses is estimated for a physical process. Data is received for one or more in... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8085401 | Ozone concentration sensor An apparatus and method provide measurement of a constituent of a fluid, such as ozone in ozonated water. The apparatus includes a vessel to contain the fluid, a light source configured to direct a first band of light and a second band of light along a substantially... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083359 | Corner cube retroreflector mount A retroreflector adapted to be mounted to a motor including a first, second, and third petal having a mutually perpendicular first, second, and third reflective surface that form a retroreflective surface. A base is directly connected to at least one of the first, s... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074655 | Methods and devices for treating sleep apnea and snoring Methods and devices to prevent and/or treat breathing disorders (e.g., upper airways disorders) in mammals related to impaired airflow are described. Methods and devices apply force to soft tissue that avoids obstruction of airflow in the mammel's airway. Breathing ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070368 | Hermetically packaged LiNbO3 optical circuit with oxidizing fill gas A hermetically packaged integrated optical circuit includes an integrated optical circuit and a hermetically sealed container, which defines a volume. The integrated optical circuit is secured within the volume. The hermetically packaged integrated optical circuit f... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8060434 | Computer systems, methods, and devices for trading with an ergonomic interface Systems, methods, and devices for trading financial instruments with an improved ergonomic graphical user interface (GUI) with non-overlapping screen components that include a display of offers to buy and sell, which can include a graphical display of bid, ask, and ... | 11/15/2011 |
