Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183484 | Detection device and seat comprising one such device A detection device having a body including an electric contact with at least two electric operating states, and a movable operating device having at least two operating positions. The movable operating device is connected to the body by a sliding connection permitti... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182432 | Corewire design and construction for medical devices A guidewire for use in ear, nose and throat procedures may include an elongate core wire having a proximal region and a distal region. The distal region of the core wire may include a flattened portion adapted to provide preferential flexure along at least one axis ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181842 | Device for assembly by brazing an end cap onto a cylindrical body and vacuum cartridge comprising one such device The present invention relates to a device for assembly by brazing an end cover onto a cylindrical body, said end cover presenting a circular peripheral rim via which said cover is brazed onto a part of one of the end surfaces of the cylindrical body, this device bei... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181779 | Puncture instrument set and puncture needle disposal instrument A puncture instrument set is constituted by a puncture instrument which includes a cylindrical body, plural puncture needles to be held in a state where the puncture needles are connected in series in an axis direction, a puncture needle cartridge for linearly arran... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178090 | Recombinant hexose oxidase Use of a preparation as an antimicrobial agent or as an anti-oxidant; wherein said preparation comprises a polypeptide having hexose oxidase activity, the polypeptide being in a substantially pure form, and said polypeptide comprises at least one amino acid sequence... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177638 | Gaming machine having a curved display with a video switcher and touch router system Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals o... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8174181 | Quantum dot white and colored light-emitting devices A light-emitting device comprising a population of quantum dots (QDs) embedded in a host matrix and a primary light source which causes the QDs to emit secondary light and a method of making such a device. The size distribution of the QDs is chosen to allow light of... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173072 | Conversation of nitrogen dioxide (NO) to nitric oxide (NO) A nitric oxide delivery system, which includes a gas bottle having nitrogen dioxide in air, converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide and employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. A ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172828 | Apparatus and methods for dilating and modifying ostia of paranasal sinuses and other intranasal or paranasal structures Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172683 | Network gaming system A casino gaming system is disclosed that provides an opportunity to win a prize in response to game play, each game being played in exchange for monetary input. The gaming system includes a casino game server and a plurality of casino game units connected via a netw... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171275 | ROM BIOS based trusted encrypted operating system There is disclosed a device, system, and method for a ROM BIOS based trusted encrypted operating system for use in a gaming environment. The gaming device includes a ROM storing a BIOS, a secure loader, an encrypted operating system, and a decryption key for decrypt... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8171150 | Data transfer system and method A method is disclosed of data transfer between a source computer and multiple target computers. The method includes: receiving a user data and format request from one or more target computers; transmitting a multi-media formatted transmission from the source compute... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170559 | Communication service handover processing system for femtocells and method thereof A method for processing handover of a mobile communication device between femtocell base stations, includes: setting communication alert value and signal capture time period; detecting the signal strength of the femtocell base station currently serving the mobile co... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167723 | Reconfigurable gaming display and system A gaming system having a reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. The gaming system comprises one or more gaming machines including one or more reconfigurable video displays where at least one display presents video cont... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167707 | System for implementing loss limits A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the establishment limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up ... | 05/01/2012 |
| RE43341 | Method of improving the properties of a flour dough, a flour dough improving composition and improved food products A method of improving the rheological and/or machineability properties of a flour dough and/or the quality of the product made from the dough, comprising adding to the dough a combination comprising a Hox and an emulsifying agent. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166131 | Network delivery of entertainment software A system and method for preparing entertainment software for reduced network delivery time includes analyzing entertainment software to identify a first stage implementing a subset of the functionality of the entertainment software such that the first stage is deliv... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8165551 | Multi-band antenna and communications device having the same A multi-band antenna is adapted for disposing on a substrate with a ground plane and a matching circuit disposed thereon, and includes a feed-in section, a coupling section, a grounding section, a multiple-bend arm, and a conductor section. The feed-in section is co... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8165294 | Rollback attack prevention system and method A rollback attack prevention system 10 for a gaming machine 20 includes a configuration log 30 and a revocation list 40. Preferably, the configuration log 30 includes a protected record of software that has been installed on the ga... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8164013 | Contact device for a high resistive power contactor A contactor comprises, for each phase, a pair of contact devices which comprise a connection strip and at least two conductors provided with a stationary contact, and a movable contact bridge able to close the two stationary contacts or not. According to the inventi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162372 | Seat for armoured vehicle The invention relates to a seat (1) for an armored vehicle, incorporating a back rest (2) integral with a wall or the roof (4) of the vehicle and a sitting part (3) mounted able to pivot with respect to the back rest (2) between a ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160893 | Data visualization system and method The invention provides a data visualization system comprising a data value memory in which is maintained a finite set of data values and display means arranged to display a contoured representation. One or more of the data values are displayed as contours around one... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8160829 | Current measuring device and processing unit comprising one such device The current measuring device comprises a first measuring resistor to receive a measurement current, and a first signal amplifier having an input connected to said first measuring resistor and an output to provide a first measurement signal. A second measuring resist... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159816 | Rail assembly and computer component securing device with a rail assembly A computer component securing device includes a rack and a pair of rail assemblies. The rail assemblies are mounted respectively on two sides of a computer component and are disposed on the rack. Each rail assembly includes a rail and a handle pivoted to a front end... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159806 | Bistable electromagnetic actuator, control circuit of an electromagnetic actuator with double coil and electromagnetic actuator with double coil comprising one such control circuit A bistable electromagnetic actuator comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a magnetic yoke in which a shunt extends perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of said yoke and comprising a permanent magnet positioned between a first surface of the yoke and the shunt. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159302 | Differential amplifier circuit A differential amplifier circuit includes: P-type and N-type differential input units outputting respectively first and second outputs in response to first and second input voltages; a P-type current mirror circuit driven by the second output; an N-type current mirr... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158193 | Highly luminescent color-selective nanocrystalline materials A nanocrystal capable of light emission includes a nanoparticle having photoluminescence having quantum yields of greater than 30%. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158079 | Panel for analysis and analyzer using the same Provided is a panel (3) for analysis having a chamber inside for transferring a sample liquid dispensed as a drop on an injection port (14). The injection port (14) is formed to protrude in a direction away from the chamber, a recessed section (... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157815 | Integrated handle assembly for anchor delivery system Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deplo... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157603 | Electrical screw terminal, block comprising one such electrical terminal and electrical apparatus comprising one such terminal block An electrical screw terminal comprising a metal tunnel through which an elongate passage runs designed to receive a connection strip and comprising a tapped hole passing through a wall of said tunnel. The terminal comprises a telescopic screw passing through the tap... | 04/17/2012 |
| PP22659 | plant named ‘Zanmuaval’ A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuaval’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 15-22; blooming for a period of 5 weeks. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| PP22658 | plant named ‘Zanmucandle’ A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmucandle’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 17-21; blooming for a period of 5 weeks. ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153233 | Patterned coatings having extreme wetting properties and methods of making A surface with superhydrophobic and hydrophilic or superhydrophilic regions can be made. The hydrophilic or superhydrophilic regions can selective collect water on the surface. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152314 | Display device A display device (100) of the present invention has a first switch (3) and a second switch (4) on an upper surface of its casing, and includes a control circuit (18) for controlling the first switch (3) and the second switch (4 | 04/10/2012 |
| PP22638 | plant named ‘Zanmupearly’ A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmupearly’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white ray florets and a cream center, and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 10; blooming for a period of 4 weeks. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| D657206 | Napkin ring | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146479 | Retractable light turret A retractable light turret mounted in a platform, a firing device that can be deployed through an opening in a protective cowling for ensuring the closing of the opening, and elevation and azimuth aiming devices for the firing device, wherein the protective cowling ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146400 | Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such p... | 04/03/2012 |
| PP22620 | plant named ‘Zanmucanyon’ A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmucanyon’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with dark red ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 5 (week 41); blooming for a period of 4 weeks. ... | 04/03/2012 |
| PP22619 | plant named ‘Zanmustone’ A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmustone’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 17 (week 34); blooming for a period of 5 weeks. ... | 04/03/2012 |
