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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184728 | Adaptive symbol transition method for OFDM-based cognitive radio systems and method of use In accordance with the present invention, a system and method for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) sidelobe suppression is provided. In a particular embodiment an extension is added to OFDM symbols that is calculated using optimization methods to mi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8183082 | Fabrication of organic solar array for applications in microelectromechanical systems and others A method of fabricating organic solar arrays for application in DC power supplies for electrostatic microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. A solar array with 20 miniature cells (as small as 1 mm2) interconnected in series is fabricated and charact... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8179581 | Electrostatically-addressed MEMS array system and method of use The present invention provides an improved electrostatic micro actuator array system comprising a plurality of electrostatic micro actuators, each of the micro actuators further comprising at least one hold-down electrode and at least two pull-down electrodes positi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177156 | Sheet roll dispenser A sheet roll dispenser includes an open-top hollow housing closed by a hingedly mounted lid. A first embodiment includes first and second roller support members mounted within the housing. A roll of sheet material is supported by the first roller support member when... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8169342 | Method of providing a destination alert to a transit system rider Provided is a detection method used to alert a rider of a transit system that his or her upcoming destination location is approaching. The method detects upcoming transit stops and alerts the transit rider to prepare to depart the transit vehicle. Another alert to r... | 05/01/2012 |
| D658774 | Oval spa seat | 05/01/2012 |
| 8165352 | Reconstruction of biometric image templates using match scores A method of reconstructing biometric face image templates of a face recognition system (FRS) using the match scores or distances provided by the FRS. The match scores represent the distance between a image introduced to the FRS and the unknown image template stored ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163418 | Method of controlled delivery for use in electrochemical power sources A system and method for improving electrochemical power sources through the dispensing, encapsulation and dispersion into galvanic chambers of an electrochemical cell. Features of the method include the optimization of the concentration levels of chemicals involved ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162981 | Method and apparatus for spinal facet fusion A spinal facet fusion implant comprising: an elongated body having a distal end, a proximal end and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the elongated body having a cross-sectional profile char... | 04/24/2012 |
| D658284 | Disposable anesthesia face mask | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160163 | Method for OFDM signal identification and parameter estimation Spectrum sensing is one of the most challenging problems in cognitive radio systems. The spectrum of interest needs to be characterized and unused frequencies should be identified for possible exploitation in a simple and fast way, allowing the radio to catch up wit... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158005 | Functional composites formed from colloidal polymer particles with photocatalytic metal oxide (MO) nanoparticles Microcomposites comprising titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles embedded within cross-linked, thermally responsive microgels of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) are disclosed. Interpenetrating linear chains of poly(acrylic acid) functionalize the nanoparticles for dispe... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8155425 | Automated check detection and image cropping A method of locating a check image region within a document image comprising the steps of locating a MICR region of the check and calculating the top of the check relative to the MICR region. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153596 | Use of SH2 STAT3/STAT1 peptidomimetics as anticancer drugs The subject invention concerns compositions and methods for blocking cancer cell growth or proliferation and/or inducing cancer cell death. Compositions of the present invention are peptidomimetics that inhibit STAT function. Peptidomimetics of the invention display... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153020 | Hydrogen-storing hydride complexes A ternary hydrogen storage system having a constant stoichiometric molar ratio of LiNH2:MgH2:LiBH4 of 2:1:1. It was found that the incorporation of MgH2 particles of approximately 10 nm to 20 nm exhibit a lower initial hyd... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149685 | Covert OFDM transmission using cyclic prefix Methods for secure OFDM communications include changing the length of OFDM symbols in a pseudo-random fashion by appending a totally random signal to some of the OFDM symbols. An adaptive cyclic prefix is provided for covert and spectrally efficient communication. A... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8145183 | On-demand emergency notification system using GPS-equipped devices Provided is an emergency locator system adapted for GPS-enabled wireless devices. Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is and Location Based Services (LBS) are used to determine the exact location of a user and communicate information relating to the emergency... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143398 | Activity of new N-acylated ciprofloxacin derivatives against faculative intracellular bacteria Bartonella species are facultative intracellular pathogens responsible for a range of diseases in animals and in humans. A selection of N-acyl ciprofloxacin analogues, chemically synthesized from ciprofloxacin, have been tested in vitro for activity against | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141262 | Device for measuring the length of a fish A fish measuring device includes a flat, flexible base and an elongate, flexible tape measure secured to the base. A fish is positioned atop the base and the base is wrapped around the fish to inhibit its movement. Releasable fasteners maintain the base in the wrapp... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8140256 | Dynamic ride matching system A ride matching method is disclosed herein. The ride matching method addresses many of the limitations associated with traditional dynamic ride matching applications. The method is unique in its ability to accept trips with schedules that cannot be expressed in term... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8138907 | Travel assistant device A travel assistant device to help individuals use transit systems. The device is particularly suited to help individuals with special needs (i.e. physical or mental disabilities) successfully navigate the transit system through cues that are delivered through the de... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8134394 | RF microwave circuit and pulse shaping method A multi-port circuit and corresponding method for simultaneous shaping of sub-nanosecond pulses (MCS3P). The MCS3P includes a coupled-line coupler, a Schottky detector diode, and circuitry for compressing the rising and falling edges of a wavef... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8134346 | System and method for power factor correction A system and method for dynamically adjusting capacitance added in parallel to an electrical line input for improving efficiency of an electrical system. A microprocessor monitors in real time the current and voltage wave forms of a system and selects the optimum am... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133736 | Methods for detecting or monitoring cancer using LPE as a marker A method of detecting a cancer, such as ovarian cancer, in a test subject including (a) determining the amount of a lysophosphatidyl ethanolamine in a sample of a bodily fluid taken from the test subject, and (b) comparing the amount of the lysophosphatidyl ethanola... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132637 | Off-road capable electric wheelchair attachment An attachment for an electric wheelchair that enables the electric wheelchair to be used in areas that would not otherwise be possible, e.g., beaches, mud, and tall grass. The attachment is powered off of the wheelchair's motor and allows the user to explore terrain... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127967 | Volumetric control apparatus for fluid dispensing The present invention provides an apparatus for dispensing fluid in preselected volumetric quantities. The apparatus comprises a valve positioned inline with a conduit holding fluid under pressure, a flow meter positioned inline with the conduit, a control unit comm... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127142 | Method of authenticating a user on a network A method of controlling access to electronic information is provided. The method requires the use of a portable token adapted to read and verify a user's biometric data in order to view encrypted files or data fields. If the proper biometric data is entered into the... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8115683 | Rectenna solar energy harvester A rectenna is a combination of an antenna and a rectifier (diode). Because of limitations in nanotechnology fabrication, it has not been possible to develop rectennas that can operate in the visible frequency range. Current work has gone to producing rectennas that ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8115375 | Chromaticity tuned solid state lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus includes at least one LED and a chromaticity tuning cavity adapted to capture light from the LED. The chromaticity tuning cavity is defined by a light translucent window and a plurality of backscattering light recycling surfaces. The light trans... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110678 | Antibiotic-bound poly(caprolactone) polymer This invention is the design and synthesis of a caprolactone monomer which bears a pendant protected carboxyl group. This monomer has been copolymerized with caprolactone in varying ratios. After polymerization, the protecting group can be removed and an antibiotic ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110003 | Prostheses for spine discs having fusion capability The present invention provides both a device and a method. The device is a human made replacement for the soft discs in the spine. A fabric pouch encloses a central hydraulic element made up of small soft beads. Two pouches with beads are implanted into a prepared d... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8097008 | Laparoscopic hernia mesh spreader An apparatus is provided for the laparoscopic deployment and positioning of surgical materials, such as mesh. The mesh is applied by at least one extension arm which radiates from a central shaft. Alternate embodiments employ simultaneously and/or individually exten... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096295 | Solar panel having polycarbonate sheet covering A solar panel includes an inlet manifold, an outlet manifold spaced apart from the inlet manifold, and a plurality of pipes having a first end in open fluid communication with the inlet manifold and a second end in open fluid communication with the outlet manifold. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8093967 | MEMS high speed switching converter The present invention provides a DC high voltage converter having an oscillator driver, main switch array and topological enhanced capacitors. The switch array utilizes MEM cantilevers and topological capacitors for charge storages for the generation of a high volta... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092221 | Screen reader list view presentation method A speech-generating product for controlling the output of tabular or other composite data in a computer having a screen reader function. The product provides a customized control presentation tool that configures a screen reader to present tabular or other composite... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089196 | Microcavity enhanced surface acoustic wave devices Shear-horizontal surface acoustic wave sensors with micro-cavities in the delay paths were studied using finite element methods. The microcavity devices are SAW delay path devices that have the delay path etched with square patterns at various wavelength dimensions ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088638 | MEMS DC to DC switching converter The present invention provides a DC high voltage converter having an oscillator driver, main switch array and topological enhanced capacitors. The switch array utilizes MEM cantilevers and topological capacitors for charge storages for the generation of a high volta... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087559 | Wheelchair vehicle ramp A loading apparatus for allowing wheelchair access to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus attaches to the hitch receiver of the vehicle, such as a van, truck or similar vehicle. The apparatus includes three ramp section pivotably connected such that the apparatus d... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083907 | Hydrogen storage nano-foil and method of manufacture A hydrogen storage system using a coiled nano-foil hydride and methods for forming the hydrogen absorbing nano-foil coil without backing materials. Intercalation of hydrogen in metal hydrides allows for large amounts of hydrogen to be stored at atmospheric temperatu... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082850 | Synchronized spin multi-component projectile A projectile includes a leading part formed by a tip and a tip base that form a first annular shoulder where they meet. A trailing part of the projectile is formed by a base having a frusto-conical trailing end and a cylindrical leading end of truncate extent that f... | 12/27/2011 |
