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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8139075 | Color packing glyph textures with a processor A system, a method and computer-readable media for rendering text with a graphics processing unit (GPU). The system, method, and media includes a GPU that may be configured to receive a plurality of compressed glyph bitmap and create a plurality of glyph textures fr... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8079065 | Indexing encrypted files by impersonating users Methods and computer-readable media for indexing an encrypted file by impersonating a user is provided. A set of keys may be associated with a particular encrypted file. Once these keys are identified, the users who own these keys may then be identified by consultin... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8000978 | System and method for automatically generating evidence-based assignment of care providers to patients Care provider assignments to a patient may be automatically generated based on clinical evidence, documentation, workload, infectious status and other factors. The patient's chart may be accessed by a rules-based engine configured with rules to relate a patient's cl... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7995862 | System, computer program and method for 3D object measurement, modeling and mapping from single imagery Methods, computer programs, and computer systems facilitate deriving three-dimensional measurement information and/or creating three-dimensional models and maps, from single images of three-dimensional objects. Aspects of the invention include obtaining at least one... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7937431 | System and method for generating aggregated data views in a computer network A system and method for generating aggregated content views in a computing network are provided. A host computing device obtains a request for an aggregated view of content corresponding to a set of criteria. The host computing device queries itself and each computi... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7925786 | Hosting of network-based services A system, a method and computer-readable media for hosting network-based services for a domain name. Authorization is obtained to host services for the domain name. This authorization may originate from an entity in control of the domain. The authorized network-base... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7840288 | Player ranking with partial information Scoring of each player may be based on the outcomes of a game between players who compete against each other in one or more teams of one or more players. The scoring may also consider partial play where one or more players of a game only play for a portion of the fu... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7818322 | Efficient method for clustering nodes Methods and computer storage media for clustering nodes are provided. An input file is received that is comprised of primary nodes, secondary nodes and metrics that relate to the association between the primary nodes and the secondary nodes. Upon receiving the input... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7777902 | System and method for generating resolution-independent output via visual tree object A system and related techniques generate printing and other output operations via a resolution-independent visual tree object. According to embodiments the operating system or other resource may receive the visual tree object and related data from applications or ot... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7774823 | System and method for managing electronic communications A method and system are provided for allowing a user to efficiently manage communications. A system for allowing a user having a unique identity is provided, wherein the unique identity is associated with a plurality of electronic devices. The system includes a serv... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7773793 | Computerized method and system for associating a portion of a diagnostic image with an electronic record A computerized method for associating one or more portions of a diagnostic image with one or more electronic records is provided. The method includes receiving a diagnostic image having data particular to at least two persons and associating a first portion of the d... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7577888 | Self learning signatures A system and method for monitoring processes corresponding to measurable values based on signatures associated with the measurable values is provided. The signatures can be created based on data from auxiliary data sets or auxiliary data sources. Additional monitori... | 08/18/2009 |
| 6968587 | Surface cleaning apparatus A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body including a rear compartment, a forward compartment and an intermediate compartment arranged between the rear and forward compartments. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement is positioned within and extends across the ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 7464969 | Compression cap assembly A compression cap is provided with a first connector and a fitting is provided with a second connector. The first connector locks onto the second connector to hold the cap to the fitting before the clamp is crimped. The first connector is a hook that extends outward... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7336817 | Processing raw and pre-processed digital images A unified method for processing Raw and pre-processed digital images is provided. The method may include receiving digital image data and determining if the data is Raw or pre-processed. If the digital image data is Raw, the method may further include receiving modi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7222966 | Projection system and method A method and system are provided for projecting a three dimensional image. A projection system may include a holding tank for storing a reservoir containing a projection medium and a projector including a plurality of valves for projecting the medium from the holdin... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7185951 | Chair and synchrotilt chair mechanism A synchrotilt chair mechanism and a chair are provided. The synchrotilt chair mechanism is for use on a chair that has a base assembly with an extending pedestal, a seat and a back. The mechanism includes a chassis that is coupled to the pedestal and a seat plate th... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7058888 | Multi-modal text editing correction A multi-modal text editing correction environment is disclosed. An application program owns a document, while each of a number of handlers has a corresponding input device and is capable of entering text into the document. Each handler has a method callable by the p... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7039695 | System and method for archiving within a client management tool A method and system is provided for archiving data within a client management tool. The archiving methods include accessing a set of client management data and creating an archive file. The method may further include reactivating an archive file, deleting an archive... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7035924 | System and method for implementing polling agents in a client management tool A method and system is provided for implementing a variety of polling agent functions in a client management tool. Users at a central manager are prompted to select either a central polling function or a resident polling function for the collection of client managem... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7035788 | Language model sharing The sharing of language models is disclosed. In one embodiment, a language model service is provided that is shareable among handlers for input devices. The service includes a pre-processing mode of operation, and a correction mode of operation. In the former mode, ... | 04/25/2006 |
| D515752 | Vacuum cleaner | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966326 | Method and system for controlling withdrawal of liquid product from pipelines This invention is to a method and system for controlling withdrawal of liquid from pipelines. The system includes intercommunicating analyzers, control applications and controllers for analyzing and controlling flow of a liquid from a pipeline system. Pipeline syste... | 11/22/2005 |
| D511348 | Cordless cylinder mower | 11/08/2005 |
| D510466 | Surface configuration of a hand-held vacuum and/or sweeper | 10/04/2005 |
| D506653 | Hedge trimmer | 06/28/2005 |
| 6368206 | Biological safety cabinet with improved air flow A biological safety cabinet is provided that includes a frame. The frame defines a protected work area and encloses the work area on all but one side. A sash is coupled to the frame that at least partially encloses the side that is not enclosed by the fra... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6358292 | Pleated filter element with reusable mounting plate A filter cartridge for use in a filter apparatus having a tube sheet is provided. The filter cartridge has a tubular filter with opposite ends, a mounting cap and a mounting plate. The mounting cap is secured to one end of the tubular filter and has a fir... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6233790 | Outer strap for air filter cartridge A fastener for an outer strap of an air filter cartridge is provided. The outer straps have apertures formed on either end of the strap. An eyelet assembly is secured within one of the apertures. The eyelet assembly includes an eyelet and a backing washer... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6221120 | Cleanable screen guard for fin-coil heat exchangers A screen guard is utilized to protect fin coils of a fin-coil heat exchanger of an apparatus such as a heat pump or air conditioner. The screen guard prevents cottonwood seeds and other debris capable of forming a filter from obstructing the air flow over... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6164809 | Counter-flow asphalt plant with independently rotatable dryer and mixer A counter-flow asphalt plant with a separately controlled and operated dryer 50 and mixer 52 in which virgin aggregate, recycle material and liquid asphalt are mixed to produce an asphaltic composition. The dryer 50 is rotated by a variable dryer drive 58... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6100500 | Vehicle glass clearing system A vehicle glass clearing system includes an installed portion and an auxiliary heating element system including an auxiliary heating element having a control and drive circuit having mechanisms for detecting the moisture level and the temperature and that... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6022940 | Polymeric compositions and composites prepared from spiroorthocarbonates and epoxy monomers Copolymer compositions are provided, including those which undergo less than &#b1;1.0% bulk polymerization shrinkage and are useful as strain-free composites, high-strength adhesives, and precision castings. The copolymer compositions are formed from the ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6017378 | Unitary filter cartridge A filter cartridge according to the present invention is provided having a unitary structure with a pleat pack formed securely about an interior screen. Opposite ends of the pleat pack and interior screen are integrally formed within a bottom end cap and ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6008210 | Use of aldosterone antagonists to inhibit myocardial fibrosis This invention discloses a method of inhibiting myocardial fibrosis by administering epoxymexrenone at a dosage which does not substantially increase sodium excretion by the body.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5990266 | Degradable polyesters, a mixed culture of microorganisms for degrading these polyesters, and methods for making these substances Degradable polyesters useful in packaging, packing, agricultural, biomedical, and other applications are made by reacting amine-protected glutamic acid with diols or epoxy compounds. The polyesters include a thermoplastic main chain aliphatic polyester, a... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5957335 | Apparatus for preparing a mixture of an active agent and a diluting agent and method for filing a cartridge for such apparatus An apparatus serves for preparing a mixture of an active agent and a diluting agent. A container (45) serves for receiving the diluting agent. A cartridge (10) serves for receiving the active agent (41) within an interior (40) of the cartridge (10) being ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5940943 | Double carabiner A carabiner is provided that has a body which includes a central shank. A first pair of legs protrude laterally from the shank in a first direction and a second pair of legs protrude from the shank in a second direction which is opposite the first directi... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5938175 | Quick clean orifice gate A gate valve for controlling the flow of a material is provided which has first and second flange assemblies oriented adjacent to one another. Each of the flange assemblies has an opening through which the material can flow. A pair of load seals are place... | 08/17/1999 |
