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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7939047 | Bulk separation of carbon nanotubes by bandgap The present invention is directed to methods of separating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by their electronic type (e.g., metallic, semi-metallic, and semiconducting). Perhaps most generally, in some embodiments, the present invention is directed to methods of separating C... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938991 | Polymer / carbon-nanotube interpenetrating networks and process for making same The present invention is directed to new methods for combining, processing, and modifying existing materials, resulting in novel products with enhanced mechanical, electrical and electronic properties. The present invention provides for polymer/carbon nanotube compo... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7932870 | Interlaced multiband antenna arrays Antenna arrays which can work simultaneously in various frequency bands thanks to the physical disposition of the elements which constitute them, and also the multiband behavior of some elements situated strategically in the array. The configuration of the array is ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7932863 | Shaped ground plane for radio apparatus This invention refers to an antenna structure for a wireless device comprising a ground plane and an antenna element, wherein the ground plane has a slot with at least a short end, an open end and a length substantially close to a quarter wavelength. The feeding and... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7928915 | Multilevel ground-plane for a mobile device In accordance with the teachings described herein, a multilevel ground-plane for a mobile device is provided. The multilevel ground-plane includes a first conductive surface, a second conductive surface, and a conducting strip that couples the first conducting surfa... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7928847 | Antenna design and interrogator system A series of parallel spaced conductors through which currents are sequentially switched. A spatial relationship of the sequentially switched currents is chosen such that, at different times, tangential and normal magnetic fields are produced at the same location. Th... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926225 | Node element for pneumatic components Joint element for a pneumatic structural element (1) according to the prior art, comprising a sleeve (2), a compression member (3), two tension members (4) and two spherical caps (5). In each case one joint element is fitted for th... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7925568 | Computer system and method for producing analytical data related to the project bid and requisition process A comprehensive, web-enabled computer system and method is provided for producing analytical data related a project bid management system. Transactional data related to the bid and project are entered into the computer system through an on-line bid, project requisit... | 04/12/2011 |
| D635794 | Convertible sofa with multiple positions | 04/12/2011 |
| D635793 | Convertible sofa with multiple positions | 04/12/2011 |
| D635792 | Three seater convertible sofa with multiple positions | 04/12/2011 |
| D635791 | Double cushion convertible sofa with multiple positions | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920097 | Multiband antenna A multiband antenna includes at least two polygons. The at least two polygons are spaced by means of a non-straight gap shaped as a space-filling curve, in such a way that the whole gap length is increased yet keeping its size and the same overall antenna size allow... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913043 | Method for backup storage device selection A method and system for backing up computer data uses a network device to select a storage device in a manner that enhances at least one parameter associated with the backup process. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7911394 | Multilevel and space-filling ground-planes for miniature and multiband antennas An antenna system includes one or more conductive elements acting as radiating elements, and a multilevel or space-filling ground-plane, wherein said ground-plane has a particular geometry which affects the operating characteristics of the antenna. The return loss, ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7910297 | Therapeutic nucleic acid-3' -conjugates Methods are described for improvement of the serum half life of therapeutic nucleic acids by 3′ conjugation to useful target proteins, or other large molecules with useful function. In one embodiment, a 3′ A, C or G overhang is added to ds-DNA and the primary am... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909861 | Critical care thermal therapy method and system A critical care thermal therapy system incorporating a remote temperature sensor in association with a thermal module adapted for delivering a fluid to a patient in response to the sensed temperature thereof. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7907092 | Antenna with one or more holes A new type of multihole antenna which is mainly suitable for mobile communications or in general to any other application where the integration of telecom systems or applications in a single antenna is important. The antenna includes a radiating element which at lea... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7904913 | Management interface for a system that provides automated, real-time, continuous data protection A data management system that protects data into a continuous object store includes a management interface having a time control. The time control allows an administrator to specify a “past” time, such as a single point or range. When the time control is set to ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7903037 | Multiband antenna for handheld terminal A multiband antenna includes a first conducting layer and a second conducting layer. The first conducting layer acts as a radiating element being placed over the second conducting layer while the second conducting layer acts as a ground plane. The first conducting l... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7903034 | Antenna set, portable wireless device, and use of a conductive element for tuning the ground-plane of the antenna set An antenna set comprising at least one antenna element and a ground plane, is complemented by a conductive element coupled to the ground plane, so as to modify the frequency performance of the antenna set, adding an operating band to the antenna set, and/or increasi... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900401 | Pneumatic two-dimensional structure The invention relates to a pneumatic plate element (1) consisting of a hollow body (3) that can be impinged upon with a pressure medium having overpressure p. Said hollow body is located between two pressure/tension elements (2) that are connect... | 03/08/2011 |
| D634002 | Nasal aspirator | 03/08/2011 |
| D633732 | Portable entertainment unit | 03/08/2011 |
| 7899838 | Business rules preprocessing A method and system reducing tier-to-tier movement of data in a multi-tiered architecture is disclosed. Rules from a first tier of the architecture are converted to SQL and transferred to a second tier that stores data. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897248 | Oriented nanofibers embedded in a polymer matrix A method of forming a composite of embedded nanofibers in a polymer matrix is disclosed. The method includes incorporating nanofibers in a plastic matrix forming agglomerates, and uniformly distributing the nanofibers by exposing the agglomerates to hydrodynamic str... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897135 | Carbon combustion synthesis of oxides The present invention is generally directed to a novel, economic synthesis of oxide ceramic composites. Methods of the present invention, referred to as carbon combustion synthesis of oxides (CCSO), are a modification of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896307 | Method of and system for stanchion-based advertising A system comprising a stanchion, the stanchion including a pole and a base supporting the pole. A cover adapted to display visible indicia, the cover defining an opening and a discontinuity extending from an exterior boundary of the cover to an interior boundary of ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895788 | Ballistic tire-deflation device for security vehicles A ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus includes an optical module adapted to provide visual feedback to a user to aim at an object. The ballistic vehicle-immobilization apparatus further includes a firing mechanism adapted to fire a projectile towards the obje... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893513 | Nanoparticle/nanotube-based nanoelectronic devices and chemically-directed assembly thereof According to some embodiments, the present invention provides a nanoelectronic device based on a nanostructure that may include a nanotube with first and second ends, a metallic nanoparticle attached to the first end, and an insulating nanoparticle attached to the s... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7893148 | Nanocomposites of polymers with dispersed nanotubes The present invention provides polymer nanocomposites with dispersed nanotubes and methods of making same. The polymer may be a polyether. For example, the present invention provides an effective method to successfully disperse single walled nanotubes (SWNTs) into b... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892517 | Process for derivatizing carbon nanotubes with diazonium species and compositions thereof Methods for the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes involve the derivatization of multi- and single-wall carbon nanotubes, including small diameter (ca. 0.7 nm) single-wall carbon nanotubes, with diazonium species. The method allows the chemical attachment of ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887774 | Methods for selective functionalization and separation of carbon nanotubes The present invention is directed toward methods of selectively functionalizing carbon nanotubes of a specific type or range of types, based on their electronic properties, using diazonium chemistry. The present invention is also directed toward methods of separatin... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883839 | Method and apparatus for nano-pantography A method is provided for creating a plurality of substantially uniform nano-scale features in a substantially parallel manner in which an array of micro-lenses is positioned on a surface of a substrate, where each micro-lens includes a hole such that the bottom of t... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883831 | Method for translating a structured beam of energetic particles across a substrate in template mask lithography The present inventors have developed an accurate method for forming a plurality of images on a substrate. The present method provides an improved pattern replication technique that provides submicron resolution, for example 20 nm or less, especially 10 nm or less. T... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7881442 | Call announcement service A method and operation for a call announcement service which answers incoming phone calls. The system retrieves identifying information about the calling party and provides that information to the called party. The called party can choose from several options for an... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7845414 | In situ conversion of heavy hydrocarbons to catalytic gas A method of producing natural gas from a heavy hydrocarbon-containing subterranean formation includes: placing a catalyst having at least one transition metal into the formation, injecting an anoxic stimulation gas into the formation, and collecting the natural gas ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879940 | Polymerization initated at sidewalls of carbon nanotubes The present invention is directed to aryl halide (such as aryl bromide) functionalized carbon nanotubes that can be utilized in anionic polymerization processes to form polymer-carbon nanotube materials with improved dispersion ability in polymer matrices. In this p... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7874361 | Methods and devices for forming a wellbore with casing A method for cementing a tubular in a wellbore in a subterranean formation, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, comprises connecting a circulating tool to a slip and a top drive; gripping a first tubular with the slip above the surface of the... | 01/25/2011 |
| D631371 | Dispenser for batteries | 01/25/2011 |
