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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7594045 | Memory control apparatus for digital signal processing A memory control apparatus and method for operating a plurality of digital signal processors (DSPs) using a single memory slot and buffer are provided. Exemplary embodiments provide at least one DSP for processing different signals, a flash memory that can record an... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7561292 | Network scanner and method of organizing and maintaining network scanning system Provided are a network scanner and a method of organizing and maintaining a network scanning system, which makes a list of users who are currently connected to the network scanner and automatically maintains the users connections to the network scanner even when an ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7535601 | Image scanning device for converting an analog signal into a digital signal corresponding to an operation mode and a method thereof An image scanning apparatus and method for converting analog signal into digital signal corresponding to an operation mode is disclosed. The image scanning device and method include an input unit for selectively inputting an operation mode based on a document to be ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7450829 | Combination system capable of compensating for driving information of one chip and method thereof A Digital Video Disc Player/Video Cassette Recorder (DVDP/VCR) combination system having a DVDP and a VCR provided with a DVDP driving information storage unit and a VCR driving information storage unit. The DVDP/VCR combination system controls the DVDP and the VCR ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7440437 | Method and apparatus for scheduling downlink channels in an orthogonal frequency division multiple access system and a system using the same A downlink channel scheduling method and apparatus for obtaining optimal system performance in a downlink of a wireless communication system using an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) scheme are provided. Terminals compute a plurality of channel capa... | 10/21/2008 |
| 6333922 | Satellite payload processing system for switching uplink signals to time division multiplexed downlink signals An apparatus for switching symbols in parallel broadcast channels to time division multiplexed data streams comprises first and second ping-pong buffers. The first ping-pong buffer is configured to store a first plurality of the parallel broadcast channel... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6272328 | System for providing audio signals from an auxiliary audio source to a radio receiver via a DC power line A system is provided for detecting the presence of an FM-modulated audio signal from an auxiliary source, and operating a switch to provide that audio signal to a tuner in lieu of the radio frequency signal received at the tuner antenna. The tuner can be ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6229824 | Method and apparatus for concatenated convolutional endcoding and interleaving A method and apparatus encode a source data stream via convolutional encoding. Plural encoded data streams are interleaved and transmitted on plural transmission channels. Data groups generated via convolutional encoding are interleaved via time-interleav... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6223288 | System for persistently encrypting critical software file to prevent installation of software program on unauthorized computers A data encryption/decryption system is provided which encrypts a critical file to a software program using an embedded executable. The executable programs a user computer to prompt a user to purchase a license key to decrypt the critical file in order to ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6219409 | Premises gateway and premises network interfaces for accessing subscriber premises equipment and communication networks using ring suppression A premises gateway is provided with respect to a subscriber's premises and a plurality of different transmission media for connecting to network devices and host systems on a network. The premises gateway has interchangeable network interface cards and ca... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6201798 | Signaling protocol for satellite direct radio broadcast system A satellite direct radio broadcast system is provided which assembles bits of broadcast programs into prime rate increments, several of which are assembled into a frame. Frames are divided into symbols which are demultiplexed into alternating ones of a pl... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6185265 | System for time division multiplexing broadcast channels with R-1/2 or R-3/4 convolutional coding for satellite transmission via on-board baseband processing payload or transparent payload A satellite direct radio broadcast system is provided which assembles bits of broadcast programs into prime rate increments, several of which are assembled into a frame. Frames are divided into symbols which are demultiplexed into alternating ones of a pl... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6142484 | Composite multi-pressure gasket A composite gasket for forming a seal between a pipe bell and a spigot comprises a first axially disposed portion formed of an elastomeric material and has a first leading edge and a first trailing edge, and a second axially disposed portion, adjacent the... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6115366 | System for managing space segment usage among broadcast service providers A system for managing a satellite and a number of broadcast stations, which generate programs for transmission to remote radio receivers on broadcast channels via the satellite, comprises a satellite control system for controlling the attitude and orbit o... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5873460 | High density polystyrene spacers for stacking warehouse materials A material spacer is disclosed for stacking warehouse materials such as sheets of drywall or other construction materials. The material spacer is basically an elongated member formed of an expanded high density polystyrene material having a density of app... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5851149 | Distributed gaming system The Distributed Gaming System provides a user with remote location gaming, for example from within a hotel room. Using the room's television and a remote control, the user, such as a hotel guest, is able to play games similar to those available on a Video... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5801362 | Portable electric oven with fan and motor arrangement for improved heated air flow and motor cooling An electrically heated convection oven with built-in rotisserie for rotisserie roasting, baking, broiling, defrosting, and dehydrating foodstuff is characterized by the use of two motors. One for operating a fan which rotates within the heating chamber to... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5758363 | Sport shirt or other garment with load-distributing shoulder yoke A sport shirt or other garment is provided with a load-distributing shoulder yoke for relieving the strain resulting from carrying a golf bag or the like. The load-distributing yoke comprises an outer layer of fabric and an inner layer of filler material ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5662497 | Modular battery terminal connector assembly A modular battery terminal connector assembly designed to connect batteries together in series or in parallel. The connector assembly has a first electrically conductive elbow member, an electrically conductive connecting member and a second electrically ... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5639125 | Pressure sensitive label assembly A label assembly includes a label having pre-printed indicia or a printable face on an information side and a pressure sensitive adhesive on a back side. The label is releasably adhered to a front side of a transparent sheet. The transparent sheet include... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5636523 | Liquid ring compressor/turbine and air conditioning systems utilizing same A rotating liquid ring compressor/turbine (RLRC/T), including a rotor having a core and a plurality of radially extending vanes mounted thereon, a tubular jacket having outer and inner lateral portions, eccentrically, rotationally coupled with the rotor. ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5564292 | Washing machine A washing machine has at least one drum arranged to rotate about a spindle and bearings to absorb the axial and radial forces occurring when the drum is rotated. At least part of the bearings has a swivel with at least one roller and a tipping system to g... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5562974 | Permanent paper A permanent paper is disclosed which employs as a stock pulp slurry containing at least one kind of filler and aluminum sulfate, a hydrophobic modified rosin emulsion sizing agent and a water-soluble alkaline salt, wherein the pH where said filler is disp... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5538791 | Organic solvent and water resistant, thermally, oxidatively and hydrolytically stable radiation-curable coatings for optical fibers, optical fibers coated therewith and processes for making same Ultraviolet radiation-curable primary coating compositions for optical fibers are disclosed. The primary coatings comprise a polyether polyol-based reactively terminated aliphatic urethane oligomer; one or more diluent monomers terminated with at least on... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5536046 | Heat sensitive system and use thereof A heat sensitive system comprises a document having a localized, non-pressure sensitive, coating of chromogenic composition activated at moderate temperatures. Quickly striking the chromogenic composition with a fingernail or blunt object produces a color... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5536529 | Ultraviolet radiation-curable coatings for optical fibers and optical fibers coated therewith Ultraviolet radiation-curable primary and secondary coating compositions for optical fibers are disclosed. The primary coatings comprise a hydrocarbon polyol-based reactively terminated aliphatic urethane oligomer; a hydrocarbon monomer terminated with at... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5534139 | Apparatus for controlling solids-liquid separation A process and apparatus for controlling and/or regulating a solids-liquid separation process, such as in a dewatering or drying device includes at least two photodetectors, each associated with a light source, a detector to detect light of the associated ... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5534475 | Catalytically active ceramic monoliths for the reduction of leaded gasoline fueled engine pollutants and the production thereof Catalytically active ceramic monoliths coated with gamma alumina and impregnated with chromium, copper and nickel are used in catalytic converters for reduction of pollutants resulting from exhaust gases produced by internal combustion engines fueled with... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5530549 | Probing retroreflector and methods of measuring surfaces therewith A probing retroreflector for determining the location and dimensions of a target in conjunction with optical measuring systems, such as tracking laser interferometers. The probing retroreflector comprises a support, a retroreflector assembly coupled to th... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5529879 | Photosensitive sheet comprising a substrate having a molecular orientation ratio in the range of from 1.0 to 1.4 This invention relates to a photosensitive sheet having on a substrate one or more resin layers that are peelable from the substrate and heat-fusible, and a colored photosensitive layer in this order, said substrate comprising a biaxially stretched plasti... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5527835 | Organic solvent and water resistant hydrolytically stable ultraviolet radiation curable coatings for optical fibers Ultraviolet radiation-curable primary coating compositions for optical fibers are disclosed. The primary coatings comprise a polyether polyol-based reactively terminated aliphatic urethane oligomer; one or more diluent monomers terminated with at least on... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5524421 | One pass system for forming stuffed envelopes A system for forming and sealing envelopes stuffs each envelope with an insert. Envelope blanks are received and fed to an envelope former. The envelope former partially forms the envelope blanks with a sealed longitudinal end and an open longitudinal end... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5523380 | Polymers having hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, and production process thereof A polymer comprising an -glycol structure unit ##STR1## and a carboxylic acid-based structure unit ##STR2## provides superior results with respect to dispersibility, a chelating ability and a viscosity-stabilizing effect and is useful as ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5520053 | Ultrasound testing device for gas pressure accumulators An ultrasound testing device for gas pressure accumulators is used to test a predeterminable set position that can be taken by a movable separating element inside an accumulator filled with gas and connected to a fluid circuit. The separating element has ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5520677 | Infusion container with two connections An infusion container has a first connection for feed of a medication and a second connection for removal of the contents of the container. The first connection and the second connection are configured of one piece with a plug. The plug is inserted in a n... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5517834 | Method and device for treatment of a fibrous material-fluid mixture The invention relates to a method and device for the washing of a medium consistency fibrous slurry, especially a chemical pulp slurry in which the slurry is fed at an inclined angle onto a substantially horizontal portion of circulating filter belt, and ... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5515780 | Reciprocating printing apparatus with tangential inking arrangement A printing apparatus employs a rotatable cam having an enclosed cam slot for controlling the rocking motion of an inking roll without the need for a cam follower spring. The apparatus also includes an articulated printing member support assembly which exe... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5516384 | System for manufacturing furniture and furniture parts of fibrous material cardboard Furniture and furniture parts are formed with support bodies of cardboard laminate. The winding is formed from a cardboard which is pressed into the appropriate shape. If desired, the winding is divided into pieces. Parts of upholstered pieces of furnitur... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5514356 | System for the prevention of dioxin formation in combustion flue gases Environmental release of carcinogenic polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzo-furan compounds that typically result from combustion of materials containing chlorine or hydrochloric acid-generating components is minimized by preferentia... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5509702 | Low distortion pipe coupling device A pipe coupling device for coupling the peripheral flanges of a pair of pipes together, including a pair of retainers with a V-shaped groove therein for receiving portions of the peripheral flanges of the pipes. The retainers are pivotally coupled at one ... | 04/23/1996 |
