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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183370 | Process for the preparation of abacavir Process for removal of the amino protective group of a N-acylated {(1S,4R)-4-[2-amino-6-(cyclopropylamino)-9H-purin-9-yl]-cyclopent-2-enyl}methanol of formula (II) where R═H or a (C1-C4)-alkyl, using an inorganic base in a mixture of water an... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183006 | Screening method for identifying new aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors The method comprising: a) obtaining a gene sequence codifying a naturally occurring aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase; b) engineering the gene codifying for said aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, resulting into an aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase with a defective activity, with the provi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8137098 | Multiple gas pilot burner A multiple gas pilot burner assembly for a household heating appliance. The pilot burner includes an injector having a first conduit for receiving a flow of a first combustible fluid, a second conduit for receiving a flow of a second combustible fluid and a third co... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8127005 | Method for lawfully intercepting communication IP packets exchanged between terminals A method for lawfully intercepting communication IP packets exchanged between terminals is provided. The method involves assigning an IP address associated with a telecommunication service provider to, for example, a sending terminal for use as its IP address in com... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122784 | Cover assembly for a motor vehicle gearshift assembly It comprises a shifter bezel (3) movable between two end positions relative to a base (2) fixed to the vehicle and biasing means for biasing the shifter bezel (3) to one of said end positions and locking means (10) for locking the shifter... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118590 | Dual fuel vent free gas heater A dual fuel vent free gas heater having at least one gas burner with a plurality of gas outlet ports. The gas outlet ports are in flow communication with at least one pilot flame burner. At least one fuel injector feeds fuel to the burner providing for introduction ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8097723 | Process for the preparation of abacavir Process for the preparation of abacavir, or its salts or its solvates comprising the step of reacting a compound (IV) where R1 is a (C1-C4)-alkyl radical with anhydrous hydrochloric acid/(C1-C6)-alcohol, and the... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8094602 | Methods and apparatus for managing multicast groups A method for managing multicast traffic in a data network, and devices using said method. The hosts store for each multicast group an included source record and an excluded source record, and the network interfaces of the hosts send to the router a message containin... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092212 | Rotary valve arranged in multi-gas cooker Cooking appliance (1A,1B) having an external and control panel (2,2′) equipped with one or more regulating valves, where the rotary regulator organ (6) is equipped with various peripheral openings (16-19) for supplying a f... | 01/10/2012 |
| D651870 | Kitchen device | 01/10/2012 |
| D651869 | Kitchen device | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090774 | Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements In one implementation a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion is provided. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequen... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8089676 | Optical device, ophthalmic lens and device for correcting long-sightedness Optical device that comprises a spatial light modulator and a spectral filter that normally comprise several parts, such that each part of the filter (V; R; A; L) corresponds to at least one part of the modulator. The spectral filter is superimposed to the spatial l... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8086716 | Methods and devices for managing multicast groups A method for managing multicast traffic in a data network, and devices using said method. The hosts store for each multicast group an included source record and an excluded source record, and the network interfaces of the hosts send to the router a message containin... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8064449 | Methods and apparatus for managing multicast traffic A device, system and method for controlling the flow of multicast data packets from sources sending data to hosts requesting the data. In one implementation, a router is situated in a data network between sources that send multicast data packets directed to a multic... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061347 | Dual fuel vent free gas heater A dual fuel vent free gas heater having at least one gas burner with a plurality of gas outlet ports in an upper surface thereof. The gas outlet ports are in flow communication with at least one pilot flame burner. An adjustable fuel injector or at least two fuel in... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057219 | Dual fuel vent free gas heater A dual fuel vent free gas heater having at least one gas burner with a plurality of gas outlet ports. The gas outlet ports are in flow communication with at least one pilot flame burner. At least one fuel injector feeds fuel to the burner providing for introduction ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056620 | Low cost rigless intervention and production system A system which may be used to replace workover rigs and metallic pipes for the production of hydrocarbon from wellbores uses a non-metallic, substantially continuous, flexible tube comprising a flexible, non-metallic, e.g. resin-based, substantially continuous produ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8055781 | Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements The invention is directed to a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequential ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8055132 | Optical remote node device and support equipment for constructing and extending fiber-optic access networks Optical remote node (NR) device which is situated at a remote point in a fiber-optic metropolitan or access network, carries out the functions of connecting, and transmitting information between, various sections of the network in a passive manner without a power su... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8050417 | Auxiliary electromagnetic valve for a gas servo valve Auxiliary electromagnetic valve for its incorporation into a main valve of a gas servo valve, which comprises a body with an auxiliary outlet conduit connected to an outlet conduit of the servo valve, a pivoting arm that comprises a closure member of a valve seat of... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8044327 | Dynamic temperature sensor device Temperature sensor device inserted into a radiant heater (1) that incorporates at least one heating resistance (2) and is adapted to a glass ceramic cooking hob (4), comprising a film-type resistive sensor element (11) with metal wires ( | 10/25/2011 |
| 8029766 | Intravascular imaging device and uses thereof The invention is directed to a probe-type imaging device useful to visualize interior surfaces, e.g., the lumen of blood vessels. Specifically, the probe-type device is particularly useful for direct tissue imaging in the presence or absence of molecular imaging age... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028971 | Electromagnetic safety valve An electromagnetic safety valve that includes a reel, a support that has a first segment that is inserted in the interior of the reel and which acts as a fixed core, a movable core that moves in the interior of the reel, a sealing member connected to one end of the ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028549 | Control device for a washing machine A device and method for controlling a drainage pump of a washing machine. The drainage pump is powered by a synchronous motor that is connected to a mains voltage bus by a switch. During one or more stages of a washing program the switch is operated to apply in each... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028064 | Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements The invention is directed to a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequential ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8009839 | Automotive sensory enhancement system A method of bringing automotive sound and sensation back into the automobile via the existing sound system, titrating the music and automotive noise together, and via a subwoofer or other vibrational means in the car seat or seats. ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8008492 | Compounds that act as a vehicle for delivery through the blood-brain barrier and charge delivery vehicle constructions Compounds of formula (I), where R1 and R3 are H or (C1-C4)-alkyl; R2 is H or a C-radical derived from one of the known ring systems with 1-4 rings; X1 is a (C1-C6)-alkyl biradica... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006916 | Air diffusing and water misting apparatus and method An apparatus, system, and method for providing a fluid stream into an environment for cooling purposes are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a body portion and a nozzle, the nozzle being adapted to direct water into the environment. Such an apparatus may include... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7985540 | Method, chip, device and system for extraction of biological materials The present invention relates to a method, a chip, a device and a system for extraction of biological material form biological cells. The invention involves exposing the biological particles to an alternating electric field in a sample chamber and may also involve s... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7984097 | Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements In one implementation a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion is provided. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequen... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7981002 | Interval fitness training A computer-implemented method and/or computer program product for developing a physical fitness regimen, including establishing individualized physical fitness parameters based upon individualized information; obtaining physical fitness data from one or more compute... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7975438 | Joining device for hybrid wind turbine towers A joining device (8) for hybrid wind turbine towers (5) intended for the fixation of a metal portion (6) of a wind turbine tower (5) to a concrete portion (7) of said wind turbine (1) which comprises a metal body (9) ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972136 | Oral irrigation and/or brushing devices and/or methods An oral hygiene device having, in one embodiment, a unique, peristaltic pump water streaming or jet action; and in another embodiment, a multi-headed toothbrush may also be disposed on the end of a handle on which the jet nozzle or nozzles are disposed. ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7971801 | Apparatus and method for a solid catalyst and fluid dynamic eruption reaction An apparatus and method for use in conducting an eruption reaction are disclosed. The apparatus includes a catalytic solids container with a mouth and fluid egress opening and a trigger device or mechanism that allows for the controlled release of catalytic solid in... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7966411 | Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements The invention is directed to a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequential ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7963763 | Multi-gas cooker, with a rotary valve provided with interchangeable regulating means The cooking appliance (1) having a control panel (2) is equipped with one or more gas flow (Q) regulating valves, wherein the rotary regulating plug (6) is provided with various peripheral through holes (16-19). The control knob ( | 06/21/2011 |
| 7962548 | Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements The invention is directed to a method of transmitting a file having an advertising portion and a requested portion different from the advertising portion. The method includes receiving a request to transmit the file, via a streaming protocol allowing non-sequential ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7958233 | Method for lawfully intercepting communication IP packets exchanged between terminals A method for lawfully intercepting communication IP packets exchanged between terminals is provided. The method involves assigning an IP address associated with a telecommunication service provider to, for example, a sending terminal for use as its IP address in com... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7956039 | Use of amygdalin analogues for the treatment of psoriasis The compounds of formula (I), wherein n is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is a radical selected from the group consisting of H, CH3, CH2-CH3, C(CH3)3, COOH, CONH2 and C≡CH; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are radical... | 06/07/2011 |
