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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 |
| 7955477 | Systems and methods for solar distillation The present invention is directed to distillation systems and methods. The still may have an impermeable nonporous membrane that may be extruded, molded, vacuum formed or sprayed-on. The membrane may be installed in a lightweight basin as a liner. The distillation s... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7896323 | Methods and apparatus for clamping tools The present invention is directed generally to tools that are high quality, strong, and lightweight. For example, various tools such as clamps may be made using parts containing a compound or alloy including magnesium. Magnesium may be for cast or extruded parts. In... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7825743 | Systems and methods for tuning filters Methods, systems and apparatus for filter design, analysis and adjustment are provided. Various embodiments may include, for example, methods, systems and apparatus for electric signal filter tuning. Embodiments may also include design techniques for planar electric... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7812444 | Semiconductor IC-embedded module with multilayer substrates with multiple chips embedded therein A semiconductor IC-embedded module 100 comprises a multilayer substrate 101 having first and second insulating layers 101a and 101b, and a controller IC 012 and memory IC 103 that are embedded in the multilayer... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7783500 | Personnel risk management system and methods A method and system for providing expatriate risk management are disclosed. The method includes receiving intelligence from at least one intelligence source, receiving asset information, and generating a risk assessment report based on the intelligence and an employ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7607235 | Apparatus and methods for level and/or straight edge tools The present invention is directed generally to tools that are lightweight, high quality, durable, rigid and strong. For example, various tools used to level items and/or as a straight edge for aligning or drawing lines on items may be designed in an improved or augm... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7590548 | Global asset risk management systems and methods Systems and methods for risk assessment are disclosed. In various embodiments, the systems and methods may include at least one risk information source receiving risk information, and generating a risk assessment report based on the risk information. In various embo... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7547975 | Module with embedded semiconductor IC and method of fabricating the module A module with embedded semiconductor IC of the present invention includes a first resin layer, a second resin layer, post electrodes passing through the first and second resin layers, and a semiconductor IC mounted as embedded between the first resin layer and the s... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7544537 | Semiconductor IC-embedded substrate and method for manufacturing same A semiconductor IC-embedded substrate suitable for embedding a semiconductor IC in which the electrode pitch is extremely narrow. The substrate comprises a semiconductor IC 120 in which stud bumps 121 are provided to the principal surface 120... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7482890 | Automated systems and methods for tuning filters by using a tuning recipe Methods, systems and apparatus for filter design, analysis and adjustment are provided. Various embodiments may include, for example, methods, systems and apparatus for electric signal filter tuning. Embodiments may also include design techniques for planar electric... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7409772 | Apparatus and methods for level and/or straight edge tools The present invention is directed generally to tools that are lightweight, high quality, durable, rigid and strong. For example, various tools used to level items and/or as a straight edge for aligning or drawing lines on items may be designed in an improved or augm... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7283843 | Systems and methods for receiver upgrade Systems and methods for an upgradeable and/or reconfigurable receiver are provided. In general, the present invention is directed to providing systems and methods for designing an electronic communication system having easy and cost effective upgradeable receiver sy... | 10/16/2007 |
| D506911 | Handle | 07/05/2005 |
| D504601 | Handle | 05/03/2005 |
| 6842737 | Travel information method and associated system A method and system for providing travel information to a consumer are disclosed. The method includes acquiring information from at least one information source, which may be a variety of sources such as external or consumer-driven sources; characterizing the acquir... | 01/11/2005 |
| D492567 | Saw | 07/06/2004 |
