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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7953047 | Parser for multiple data streams in a communication system Techniques to parse data into multiple (M) streams with selectable data rates are described. The modulation scheme and code rate for each stream are determined based on the data rate selected for that stream. The modulation schemes and code rates for all M streams a... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7907689 | Broadcast transmission with spatial spreading in a multi-antenna communication system An access point in a multi-antenna system broadcasts data using spatial spreading to randomize an “effective” channel observed by each user terminal for each block of data symbols broadcast by the access point. At the access point, data is coded, interleaved, an... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7899131 | Broadcast transmission with spatial spreading in a multi-antenna communication system An access point in a multi-antenna system broadcasts data using spatial spreading to randomize an “effective” channel observed by each user terminal for each block of data symbols broadcast by the access point. At the access point, data is coded, interleaved, an... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895503 | Sphere detection and rate selection for a MIMO transmission Techniques for performing sphere detection to recover data symbols sent in a MIMO transmission are described. In an aspect, sphere detection is performed for data symbols generated with at least two modulation schemes. In another aspect, sphere detection is performe... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7894538 | Frequency-independent spatial processing for wideband MISO and MIMO systems Frequency-independent eigensteering in MISO and MIMO systems are described. For principal mode and multi-mode eigensteering, a correlation matrix is computed for a MIMO channel based on channel response matrices and decomposed to obtain NS frequency-indep... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7872981 | Rate selection for eigensteering in a MIMO communication system Techniques for selecting rates for data transmission on eigenmodes of a MIMO channel are described. An access point transmits an unsteered MIMO pilot via the downlink. A user terminal estimates the downlink channel quality based on the downlink unsteered MIMO pilot ... | 01/18/2011 |
| D626618 | Modular adjustable tactical firearm system | 11/02/2010 |
| 7811244 | Anatomical connection A device for use in the total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) in order to optimize its hemodynamics. Although the current procedure of choice for single ventricle heart repairs, the TCPC has reduced the post-operative mortality to the level of simpler types of conge... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7802392 | Tactical firearm systems and methods of manufacturing same Tactical firearm systems and methods of manufacturing tactical firearm systems are discussed herein. In some embodiments, a tactical weapons platform can comprise a forend assembly adapted to house a portion of a barrel; a receiver assembly detachably coupled to the... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7798817 | Integrated circuit interconnects with coaxial conductors High performance interconnect devices, structures, and fabrication methods are provided herein. According to some embodiments of the present invention, an interconnect device used to connect components or route signals in an integrated circuit can comprise multiple ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7788859 | Systems and methods for repairing walls Systems and methods for repairing walls are provided used to repair foundational and veneer walls that have bowed or shifted. A system can include a wall support member disposed proximate a wall; an anchor disposed below the wall support member (the anchor can be af... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7739378 | System and method for transmitting pollution information over an integrated wireless network A pollution information message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting pollution information messages. In one embodiment, the pollution information message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to mon... | 06/15/2010 |
| D617858 | Driver-type golf club head | 06/15/2010 |
| 7672930 | System and methods for facilitating a linear grid database with data organization by dimension A system and methods for organizing and querying data within a linear grid management system. Data having multiple dimensions is associated with physical locations, where a first dimension is associated with a node and a second dimension is associated with a data st... | 03/02/2010 |
| D606606 | Back design for an iron golf club head | 12/22/2009 |
| D605451 | Play mat with self-aligning roads | 12/08/2009 |
| 7612483 | Harmonic cMUT devices and fabrication methods Harmonic capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (“cMUT”) devices and fabrication methods are provided. In a preferred embodiment, a harmonic cMUT device generally comprises a membrane having a non-uniform mass distribution. A mass load positioned along t... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7597660 | Incontinence therapy Urinary incontinence such as stress incontinence, is alleviated in a mammal, in particular a human being, especially a woman, by correcting the internal urethral orifice and the urethra with an elastic form stable material. Such a material preferably a curable elast... | 10/06/2009 |
| D600766 | Back design for an iron golf club head | 09/22/2009 |
| D600765 | Back design for an iron golf club head | 09/22/2009 |
| D598971 | Mounting bracket for electro-optic devices for firearms and other equipment | 08/25/2009 |
| D596436 | Play mat with self-aligning roads | 07/21/2009 |
| 7558390 | Listening device A method for equalizing output signals from a plurality of signal paths is disclosed. The method comprises steps of identifying a transfer function for each of signal paths, determining a filtering function for each signal path such that a product of the transfer fu... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7557448 | High-aspect-ratio metal-polymer composite structures for nano interconnects A low-temperature process that combines high-aspect-ratio polymer structures with electroless copper plating to create laterally compliant MEMS structures. These structures can be used as IC-package interconnects that can lead to reliable, low-cost and high-performa... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7546271 | Mortgage fraud detection systems and methods Mortgage fraud detection systems and methods are provided. A fraud detection system can generally comprise a database operator, a database manager, one or more users, and a database. Database components can be implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of b... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7545644 | Nano-patch thermal management devices, methods, & systems Nano-scale thermal management devices, methods, and systems are provided. According to some embodiments, a thermal management device configured to remove heat from a heated area can comprise an inlet port and a cavity. The cavity can be positioned intermediate a hea... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7458783 | Method and apparatus for improved pumping medium for electro-osmotic pumps A pumping medium for an electro-osmotic pump made of porous silicon. The porous silicon may result in a lower required pumping voltage and a smaller form factor for an equivalent flow rate and pressure generation as compared to conventional glass frits. The porous s... | 12/02/2008 |
| D579507 | Crown for a hybrid golf club | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441099 | Configurable SIMD processor instruction specifying index to LUT storing information for different operation and memory location for each processing unit Methods and apparatuses for processing a Configurable Single-Instruction-Multiple-Data (CSIMD) instruction are disclosed. In the method, a lookup table (LUT) storing information is provided to support random access of memory locations associated with a plurality of ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7424527 | System and method for transmitting pollution information over an integrated wireless network A pollution information message system provides a system and method for generating and transmitting pollution information messages. In one embodiment, the pollution information message system employs a transceiver network with a plurality transceivers coupled to mon... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7396479 | Method for manufacturing porous silicon A method for preparing porous silicon in which an oxidized single crystal silicon wafer is first bonded to a polycrystalline wafer. The oxidized high quality wafer is then thinned to the desired thickness by grinding and polishing. An oxide may then be deposited on ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397907 | Multi-function general purpose transceiver The present invention is generally directed to a system and associated method for communicating information to a predetermined location. The system includes a transmitter disposed at a first location and configured to transmit a signal containing an instruction code... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7374688 | Spark-induced consolidation of sludge Exposing sludge to underwater, high-intensity sparks, to increase cake solids, provide faster settling, and increase the rate of dewatering. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375288 | Apparatuses and methods for improving ball-grid-array solder joint reliability In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods for improving ball-grid-array solder joint reliability in printed circuit boards. Such apparatuses may comprise, in an exemplary embodiment, a stiffened printed circuit board defining one or more cavities therein and incl... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357251 | Top cuff with dividers for golf bags A top cuff for a golf bag that has an outer collar and two sets of arcuate dividers. The first set of arcuate dividers may be angled in a first downward direction relative to the top of the top cuff. The second set of arcuate dividers are angled in a downward direct... | 04/15/2008 |
| D564611 | Golf club wood head | 03/18/2008 |
| D563828 | Statue | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339549 | Universal mounting assembly A universal mounting assembly that can be attached to both a cylindrical surface and a planar surface is provided according to embodiments of the present invention. The universal mounting assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a spacer. Both the top plat... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7308841 | Speed adjuster devices, systems, and methods Speed adjuster devices, systems, and methods are provided. In an embodiment of the present invention, a speed adjustor device comprises an input shaft, an output shaft, and a housing. The input shaft can receive a first rotational velocity input in a first direction... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301504 | Mechanical scanning feed assembly for a spherical lens antenna The invention includes a mechanical scanning feed and a spherical lens antenna system. The mechanical feed includes a waveguide, which has a movable wall assembly that contains a guide slot. The moveable wall portion also includes an end wall that is located proxima... | 11/27/2007 |
