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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6741744 | Compiliable language for extracting objects from an image using a primitive image map The invention features a method wherein a recognition environment utilizes pseudo-English as a programming language to extract simple and complex objects with image-and/or map-data as inputs. Based on this human/computer interface in which pseudo-English is a progra... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6741778 | Optical device with chip level precision alignment Optical packages and a method of fabricating same, wherein an active optical device can be located relative to a substrate and coupler. The structure includes a substrate having electrical contact pads and alignment pads with precision aligned through-holes for at l... | 05/25/2004 |
| RE38517 | Universal flow track system The present invention features a universal, low profile, expandable flow track system that can be drop-load mounted to almost any supporting frame or pallet rack. The flow track system of the invention features a flow track that mounts flush with its end supports, a... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6723927 | High-reliability interposer for low cost and high reliability applications An interposer provides a high reliability interface between an LGA connector and a motherboard. The interposer includes a stepped spacer for each solder interconnection which prevents the relaxation of mechanical contact force while ensuring the integrity of each so... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6724931 | Compilable plain english-like language for extracting objects from an image using a primitive image map The invention features a method wherein a recognition environment utilizers pseudo-English as a programming language to extract simple and complex objects with image—and/or map—data as inputs. Based on this human/computer interface in which pseudo-English is a p... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718465 | Reconfigurable inner product processor architecture implementing square recursive decomposition of partial product matrices A reconfigurable processor architecture based on unique square recursive order decomposition of partial product matrices is described. This architecture can be easily reconfigured by taking advantage of the locality of data that is produced by the square recursive o... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6712527 | Fiber optic connections and method for using same A package is described that couples a twelve channel wide fiber optic cable to a twelve channel Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) transmitter and a multiple channel Perpendicularly Aligned Integrated Die (PAID) receiver. The package allows for reduction... | 03/30/2004 |
| D487782 | Dry-erase tent card support stand | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705877 | Stackable memory module with variable bandwidth The present invention is a family of memory modules. In one embodiment a memory module with granularity and upgradeability of bandwidth, and a low profile uses 256 MB SDRAM or DDR SDRAM memory devices in chip scale packages (CSPs) to support a memory data bus width ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6692010 | Safety sulky for power mowers A safety sulky for a self-propelled mower. The safety sulky has a chamber adjacent a platform upon which a mowing operator stands. Two, spaced-apart pins that are biased downwardly by a spring can be made to rise above the chamber by two levers. The two, ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6686830 | Homodyne I/Q transceiver for a spread spectrum reader An improved homodyne receiver I/Q receiver for use in RFID and similar applications. The receiver uses a lumped constant network approach to eliminate costly and bulky couplers, circulators and distributed delay lines. A unique single-pole, four-throw ( s... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6668871 | Wire weaving apparatus and method A unique wire weaving method using a new wire weaving tool that holds a multiplicity of wires in place during the weaving process. The tool includes a shaft supporting a head with a plurality of wire receiving holes disposed substantially equally thereabo... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6667473 | Tablet monitoring system A monitoring system for adjusting a light source for a counting cell signal in a counting and dispensing system, which light deteriorates over time as a result of dust accumulation from the handling of pills, capsules, and tablets. The monitoring system u... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663399 | Surface mount attachable land grid array connector and method of forming same The present invention is a cost effective, reworkable, LGA-based interconnection for use between two circuit members such as a ceramic module and an FR4-based system board. The resilient contact members allow the reliable interconnection of two circuit me... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6665128 | Corrective lens for copying books An improved corrective lens for copying pages of a book pressed flat upon a document support glass of a xerographic copying machine or document scanner. The corrective lens is shaped to fit in the space between the book pages to be copied and the document... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6661690 | High capacity memory module with built-in performance enhancing features A memory module with any combination of driver line terminators, power supply circuits, and components integral to a memory control subsystem mounted directly on the memory module for use with high speed, impedance-controlled memory buses. The memory modu... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6654449 | Construction of large, robust, monolithic and monolithic like, AMLCD displays with wide view angle The present invention features techniques for designing large, robust monolithic and monolithic-like displays having good brightness and contrast over a wide range of viewing angles. These techniques include controlling the layout of the pixel array and i... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6640844 | Fluid draining system and method A fluid drainage system is described for automobiles and other abandoned or wrecked vehicles. A vehicle is elevated on a lift and a puncturing apparatus is positioned under the gas tank. A protuberance on this apparatus punctures the gas tank and the gaso... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6638077 | Shielded carrier with components for land grid array connectors A shielded carrier with electrical components is provided, resulting in LGA interposer connectors with improved electrical performance and enhanced functionality. The carrier includes components such as resistors and capacitors on and/or in the carrier. T... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6621086 | Radiochromic imaging method The present invention relates to radiochromic imaging methods for generating a permanent colored spatial representation of an irradiation pattern wherein the intensity of the color in the image correlates to the dose level of irradiation, and more particu... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6602989 | Synthesis, characterization, and application of pyridylazo bioconjugates as diagnostic and therapeutic agents The detection of gallium in biological samples is required due to its role in the diagnosis of tumor and for possible treatment of malignancies. However, the use of purely instrumental techniques is unsuitable for detection of low levels of gallium in bio... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6602170 | Full body exerciser A torso exercising apparatus and system for performing various calisthenics and maneuvers to tone and build the body. Right and left handles of the apparatus are disposed between two respective pairs of spaced-apart, front and rear rollers. Each of the ro... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6594914 | Ice skate blade squaring gauge A blade squaring gauge for ice skates is in the form of a small, hand-held disk having the approximate size of a silver dollar. Along the circumferential edge of the disk are slots for truing the edges of the blade. Each slot corresponds to a different ar... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6597062 | Short channel, memory module with stacked printed circuit boards The present invention is a family of memory modules. In one embodiment a memory module with granularity, upgradeability, and high throughput of at least 4.2 gigabytes per second using two channels of RAMBUS memory devices in a typical volume of just 2.2 i... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6590159 | Compact stacked electronic package The present invention provides an electronic package for high speed, high performance semiconductors. It includes a plurality of devices, circuit members and short interconnections between the circuit members for maintaining high electrical performance. S... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6578985 | Back light assembly for use with back-to-back flat-panel displays The present invention features a system for uniformly distributing luminance and a high degree of collimation from a back light module for flat-panel, liquid crystal displays (LCDs) simultaneously. A constant and uniform luminance output of the back light... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6572068 | Tree stand A collapsing tree stand having a compact construction with an improved center of gravity and elongated folding legs. The legs of the tree stand are each broadened in width at their fold-up pivot point and then tapered to a narrower width at their distal e... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6567138 | Method for assembling a tiled, flat-panel microdisplay array having imperceptible seams This invention describes fabrication techniques for producing microdisplays suitable for combining into tiled, flat-panel displays having visually imperceptible seams. Assembly techniques to overcome flatness requirements imposed by tiled, flat-panel disp... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6561722 | Method of fabricating structural joints A load bearing structural joint that is fabricated using an electromagnetic process, features a tube that is joined to a fitting of another component. Lightweight materials and thicknesses can be used, because the welding is performed without the adverse ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6557252 | Cable splicing method and apparatus A method and apparatus for fabricating uniform splices for stranded cables. A joint for a stranded cable can be formed by inserting the ends of two cables into an electrically conductive splice band which, in turn, is inserted into a coil or inductor. The... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6554234 | Support for a muscularly challenged person A device for assisting muscularly disadvantaged persons and hypotonic individuals to perform a multiplicity of tasks. The device includes a hand grip and wrist support that is supported along two dimensions of travel by frictionless support surfaces, such... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6556261 | Method for assembling a tiled, flat-panel microdisplay array having reflective microdisplay tiles and attaching thermally-conductive substrate This invention describes fabrication techniques for producing microdisplays suitable for combining into tiled, flat-panel displays having visually imperceptible seams. Assembly techniques to overcome flatness requirements imposed by tiled, flat-panel disp... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6550276 | Reversible and interchangeable jewelry An article of jewelry with ornamental male and female inserts that are reversible relative to their frame. The inserts form an opening on top to accept wire from a balled wire attached to the tubing on the frame. The balled wire allows the inserts to be f... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6546625 | Method of forming a contact member cable The present invention provides a process for forming a contact member cable. The cable is a longer version of a contact member and can then be cut into shorter, individual contact members, to meet the particular requirements for a specific connector appli... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6545895 | High capacity SDRAM memory module with stacked printed circuit boards The present invention is a family of memory modules. In one embodiment a memory module with granularity, upgradability, and a capacity of two gigabytes uses 256 MB SDRAM or DDR SDRAM memory devices in CSPs in a volume of just 4.54 inches by 2.83 inches by... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6540525 | High I/O stacked modules for integrated circuits The present invention is a cost effective module that provides high performance, high density and highly reliability interconnections needed between the various circuit devices that form a functional system or a part of a larger system. It includes circui... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541690 | Scratch effect controller There is provided a rotary encoder having the physical characteristics of a vinyl phonograph disc on a properly prepared turntable. A disc jockey (DJ) may intuitively use this encoder in a virtually identical manner to a conventional record to create scra... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6538596 | Thin, broadband salisbury screen absorber The present invention provides a broadband RF absorptive structure based on a classic Salisbury screen. Closely-spaced frequency selective surface reflective layers interact with a ground plane to reflect coherent signals at 377Ω into a spacecloth front ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6533004 | Wood-splitting tool A wood-splitting impact tool with an enhanced wood-splitting function by virtue of its improved penetration and its reduced recoil. Improving the penetration of the wedge is achieved by fabricating the wedge of aluminum, titanium, graphite composite or al... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6526956 | Archery bow attachment An archery apparatus for viewing and recording the continuous trajectory of the flight of an arrow released from a complex archery bow that has a vibration damping rod extending therefrom. A movie or video camera is mounted on the distal end of the vibrat... | 03/04/2003 |
