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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8174155 | Stepping motor with a coded pole pattern The present invention relates to a stepping motor with a magnet pole pattern having a predetermined pattern around the circumference of the stepping motor. In one embodiment, the pattern relates to a code having a unique single maximum autocorrelation peak over the ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8166863 | Magnetic damping field armor system A resource is protected by an armor structure comprising a magnetic field such that the magnetic field will interfere with a warhead blast to weaken the blast. In particular, magnetic field will interfere with a molten metal jet from a shaped charge to disperse the ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8140414 | System and method for controlling a utility meter A system and method for monitoring and controlling utility meters is provided. A collar communicatively connected to the utility meter monitors power usage and provides usage data, power quality data, and other data to the utility and the customer. The system provid... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8103563 | System and method for monitoring, controlling, and displaying utility information A system and method for monitoring, controlling, and displaying utility information is provided. A collar communicatively connected to the utility meter monitors power usage and provides usage data, power quality data, and other data to the utility and the customer.... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098122 | Magnetic attachment system with low cross correlation A magnetic attachment system for attaching a first object to a second object. A first magnet structure is attached to the first object and a second magnet structure is attached to the second object by the magnetic attraction between the first magnet structure and se... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8035260 | Stepping motor with a coded pole pattern The present invention relates to a stepping motor with a magnet pole pattern having a predetermined pattern around the circumference of the stepping motor. In one embodiment, the pattern relates to a code having a unique single maximum autocorrelation peak over the ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8002140 | Baby bowl A bowl includes non-slip means and spoon-assisted food conglomeration means. In a preferred embodiment, the bowl is transparent. Non-slip means may include a weight structure, a non-slip material affixed to the bowl bottom either substantially continuously covering ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7961069 | Magnetic attachment system A magnetic attachment system for attaching a first object to a second object. A first magnet structure is attached to the first object and a second magnet structure is attached to the second object. The first and second objects are attached by virtue of the magnetic... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7957833 | Asset localization identification and movement system and method A system and method for identification and location of an asset by tracking the mover of the asset using a locating device associated with the mover and identifying the asset using an identification reader associated with the mover and a passive identification tag a... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7862384 | Repair adapter for a modular plug A device and method for repairing a failed modular connector having a broken locking tab by providing an adapter which receives the broken modular connector and includes a mechanism for retaining the broken modular connector, which may include a retaining clip, reta... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7859452 | Near field electromagnetic calibration system A calibration system for a position determination system, the calibration system includes, in one embodiment, a calibration transmitter producing a calibration signal, a plurality of calibration receivers for receiving the calibration signal, each of the calibration... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7843297 | Coded magnet structures for selective association of articles A panel system for a panel or sets of panels having a magnetic mounting that utilizes a plurality of magnets in a magnet structure that provides a magnetic attachment alignment configuration and a release configuration. In one embodiment, magnet structures are confi... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7843296 | Magnetically attachable and detachable panel method A method for a panel having a magnetic mounting that utilizes a plurality of magnets in a magnet structure that allows high magnetic force when the panel is installed and the magnet structure is aligned while permitting removal using relatively light force applied t... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7843295 | Magnetically attachable and detachable panel system A panel having a magnetic mounting that utilizes a plurality of magnets in a magnet structure that allows high magnetic force when the panel is installed and the magnet structure is aligned while permitting removal using relatively light force applied to misalign th... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7842243 | Chemical sensor with an indicator dye A chemical sensor based on an indicator dye wherein a light transmissive element containing the indicator dye is made of a hygroscopic polymer. The polymer may be, for example, a polyimide or PMMA or other polymer. In an alternative embodiment the light transmissive... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7839247 | Magnetic force profile system using coded magnet structures An improved field emission system and method. The invention pertains to field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is cr... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7810720 | Account payment using barcode information exchange A system for effecting transactions, typically retail transactions, by using account information stored on a computing device, such as a cell phone, wherein the computing device is placed on an optical reader at the merchant's establishment. The computing device gen... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7797309 | System and method for search parameter data entry and result access in a law enforcement multiple domain security environment A system and method for law enforcement query entry that enables universal platform access without requiring specialized platform software by utilizing a keystroke efficient lexicon for data entry that is converted to standardized search commands by a back end serve... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7755552 | Space efficient magnetic antenna system A space efficient magnetic antenna is disclosed for use in tracking, positioning and other applications. In a preferred embodiment, a space efficient magnetic antenna system comprises a first magnetic antenna with a first null axis aligned within a predetermined pla... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7755462 | Ring magnet structure having a coded magnet pattern Field emission structures comprising a plurality of electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of a field emissi... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7753866 | Flexion control ankle joint with spherical hinge A joint hinge and a leg brace having the joint hinge that includes a spring loaded spherical joint for coupling a proximal portion and a distal portion of the joint hinge. The spherical joint includes a dome on one portion coupled to a mating cup on the other portio... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7750781 | Coded linear magnet arrays in two dimensions Field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of the field emission structures... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7730823 | Magnetic damping field armor system and method A resource is protected by an armor structure comprising a magnetic field such that the magnetic field will interfere with a warhead blast to weaken the blast. In particular, magnetic field will interfere with a molten metal jet from a shaped charge to disperse the ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7730666 | Plant container with watering system A double walled plant container wherein the two walls or shells form a space for holding water. The outer wall may include a window for viewing water level. The container includes a combination watering funnel and handle arrangement at the top of the container. The ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7721716 | High pressure piezoelectric fuel injector A combined injector and fuel pump suitable for high pressure direct injection of heavy fuels into Diesel engines, in particular small light weight Diesel engines as may be used in small aircraft. The injector utilizes a piezoelectric actuator driving a piston assemb... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7696750 | Parametric nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy system and method A system and method for probing a specimen to determine one or more components by utilizing a first signal to excite the specimen at a nuclear quadrupole resonant frequency and observing changes in a specimen property. One exemplary property may be dielectric consta... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7687705 | Efficient thermoelectric device A high efficiency thermo electric device comprising a multi nanolayer structure of alternating insulator and insulator/metal material that is irradiated across the plane of the layer structure with ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation produces nanocrystals in ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7685722 | Compact celestial navigation device A celestial navigation device. A full-featured embodiment is useful as a sundial and planisphere and for measuring, among other things, latitude, longitude, and for time to angle conversions. The device may have one or more rings and is based on a transparent circul... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7672797 | Flow measurement in partially filled pipes using pulsed peak velocity doppler The present invention relates to a system and method for measurement of flow velocity using the transmission of a sequence of coherent pulsed ultrasonic signals into the flow, and sampling the received response signal at a predetermined delay time relative to the pu... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7649925 | Time transfer utilizing ultra wideband signals Time is transferred from an ultra wideband (UWB) transmitter to UWB receiver by transmitting a signal structure having an associated timing reference point together with a time value for the timing reference point. The UWB receiver receives the timing signal structu... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7637388 | Baby bowl A bowl includes non-slip means and spoon-assisted food conglomeration means. In a preferred embodiment, the bowl is transparent. Non-slip means may include a weight structure, a non-slip material affixed to the bowl bottom either substantially continuously covering ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7592949 | Near field electromagnetic positioning calibration system and method A system and method for electromagnetic position determination utilizing a calibration process. For calibration, a transmitter is positioned at multiple locations in an area of interest and multiple receivers receive and record signal characteristics from the transm... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7543741 | System, method and program product for credit card transaction validation A personal card and method of transaction validation for the protection of credit card use in malls, restaurants, telephone and Internet orders and use of ATM. The card generates a coded validation number based on a time code, a cardholder's PIN, and the amount of p... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7541938 | Optical flame detection system and method A long range optical sensor and system for detecting the flame of forest fires or other fires while rejecting false alarms due to solar radiation is described. The sensor utilizes a collector optic that collects energy from a wide field of view and concentrates the ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7538715 | Electromagnetic location and display system and method An unknown location for a transmitter/receiver is determined using a calibration process. An area is established with reference receivers at known locations and a mobile transmitter provides a location signal. An alternative embodiment uses reference transmitters an... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7461575 | Spark plug wrench for confined spaces A spark plug installation and removal wrench comprising a short socket with a handle pivotally attached to the socket, forming a compact assembly that can access spark plugs in tight spaces. The socket may be rotated on the pivot axis to slip over the spark plug and... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7436876 | System and method for fast acquisition of ultra wideband signals An ultra wideband system employing a threshold to detect signal quality during acquisition wherein the threshold is adjusted based on signal characteristics such as packet traffic rate, packet loss rate, and packet loss fraction. In one embodiment, the threshold is ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7423548 | Multi-function egress path device A system and method for providing emergency egress path indication by providing a path direction indicator that is hidden from view during normal operation and is exposed to view upon activation by an emergency signal. Upon being exposed to view the indicator may be... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7417582 | System and method for triggering an explosive device A proximity fuze (proximity fuse) comprising an ultra wideband (UWB) radar transmitter, a UWB radar receiver, an antenna, a timing system, and a signal processor. One embodiment includes an antenna with an annular conical radiation pattern. In another embodiment, a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414571 | Low frequency asset tag tracking system and method An apparatus and method for low frequency asset tracking includes a low frequency transmitter tag associated with a cargo container or other high value commodity, a plurality of receivers that detect low frequency signals, and a microprocessor that uses algorithms a... | 08/19/2008 |
