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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120046781 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR USE IN PROCESSING WAFERS The present embodiment provides for methods and systems for use in processing objects such as wafers, including polishing and/or grinding wafers. Some embodiments provide systems that include a front-end module and a processing module. The front end module couples with ... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120046780 | COMPOSITE MICROPHONE BOOT TO OPTIMIZE SEALING AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES A microphone assembly for an electronic device is described. The microphone assembly can include a microphone, a microphone boot and a printed circuit board. The microphone boot can be a composite microphone boot that is formed from multiple materials. A hardness of the... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120035754 | MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND APPARATUS HAVING AN INTERCHANGEABLE MACHINE TOOL HEAD WITH INTEGRATED CONTROL A modular manufacturing system and methods of using are provided. The modular manufacturing system includes a plurality of manufacturing heads that perform different manufacturing processes. These heads may include multi-axial machining heads, fiber placement heads incl... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120029681 | IMAGE ENGRAVING DEVICE The present invention provides an image engraving device for engraving a special composite paper or a thin plastic plate by moving an engraving needle and a target plate to be engraved relative to each other such that the engraving needle scans the target plate, the ima... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120022985 | Lens Treatment Management System A lens processing management system (1) includes: a processing device (20) which processes lenses; a data supply device (10) which can supply design data to the processing device; and a control means (24) which limits the processing of lenses... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120004759 | COMPONENT MOUNTING LINE AND COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD Disclosed are a component mounting line and a component mounting method where it is not necessary for an operator to perform an input operation in an inspection device when substitute components are used in a component mounting device. When substitute components are mou... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110320029 | Processing Device for Processing an Order Request of an Ophthalmic Lens A processing device (RX) for processing an order request of an ophthalmic lens, comprising: receiving means (REC) arranged for receiving an order request from a management entity (LMS), the management entity (LMS) being arranged to be linked to at least one lens manufac... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110313557 | MOBILE PAINT SYSTEM UTILIZING SLIDER ATTRIBUTE PROMPTS AND REFLECTANCE MEMORY STORAGE What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of paints from a pluralit... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110304968 | INTERNAL ELECTRONICS OF A SMALL FORM FACTOR DESK TOP COMPUTER An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless ho... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110304972 | SMALL FORM FACTOR DESK TOP COMPUTER An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless ho... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110295409 | Machine for Producing Packaging Cushioning A machine for producing packaging cushioning generally includes a first feed mechanism for successively feeding sheets of a substrate at a first speed, the first feed mechanism including a motor and a power supply therefor, a second feed mechanism for receiving the shee... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110282485 | System with a reservoir for perfusion management A system for perfusion management that monitors, maintains, diagnoses, or treats perfusion deficiencies.... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110270434 | MAGNETIC NANOSTRUCTURED PROPELLERS This invention describes methods and systems for the fabrication and application of Magnetically Actuated Propellers (MAPs). MAPs are structures with typical feature sizes in the range of 20 nanometers up to 100 microns in one spatial dimension. MAPs are propellers that... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110257780 | Method of Generating a Greeting Card A method of generating a greeting card where a user selects at a template for a greeting card from a plurality of templates, the user personalizes the greeting card with text or graphical information to create a graphic composition, the user optically scans hand-written... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110248821 | Interlock System and Method A network of interlocks and input devices and a system for tracking their use and control, in which each interlock and input device is associated with a machine which performs a process. Machines are associated with input devices by reading machine identifications from ... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110245950 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME A system and method of design and construction of an interlocking vehicle body structure is provided. Each of the braces can be laser or water cut to enhance efficiency, and accuracy, of the design. Additionally, the braces can be equipped with notches, slots or tabs as... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110238202 | EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSFERRING ITEMS BY SUCTION, AND DISINFECTING METHOD Equipment for transferring items by suction, having a control unit, a movable plate carrying a set of suction cups, drive means, and pneumatic aspiration means, the movable plate being moved by the drive means alternately between loading position and an unloading positi... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110223370 | INNOVATION IN ROOFING MATERIAL The invention relates to a covering which has at least one visual effect on the mentioned colored mineral layer, characterized in that it is a roofing material which has at least one carrier felt, one bitume, one colored mineral layer for covering the roofing constructi... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110219232 | CONTROLLER TO BE INCORPORATED IN STORAGE MEDIUM DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM DEVICE, SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING STORAGE MEDIUM DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STORAGE MEDIUM DEVICE The present invention is a controller capable of preventing card makers from conducting unauthorized acts. The controller includes: a controller key storage unit 511 configured to hold a controller key that has been generated by a controller manufacturing device ... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110179619 | Method and Device for Producing Photovoltaic Modules An apparatus and a method for automatically joining components of photovoltaic elements are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a) at least two manufacturing lines and at least two assembly bridges for joining the substrates, films and glass panes, b) a stacking device f... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110178627 | INTEGRATED MENU-DRIVEN MANUFACTURING METHOD AND SYSTEM A menu-driven manufacturing technique includes determining a product and product configuration, along with process steps to be carried out in manufacturing workstations. Display screens corresponding to the particular manufacturing process steps are accessed and display... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110166691 | METHOD OF MONITORING THE CLEAN/RINSE/DRY PROCESSES OF PATTERNED WAFERS USING AN ELECTRO-CHEMICAL RESIDUE SENSOR (ECRS) A method of improving the clean, rinse and dry processes during the manufacture of ICs, MEMS and other micro-devices to conserve solution and energy while completing the process within a specified time. An electro-chemical residue sensor (ECRS) provides in-situ and real... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110166690 | HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing including a plurality... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110144793 | Computerized Card Production Equipment An apparatus and method for manipulating images is disclosed. In one embodiment according to the invention, a method for manipulating images comprises: displaying for manipulation at a browser-based user interface a graphical representation of at least a portion of an i... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110098837 | Automated hierarchical configuration of custom products with complex geometries: method and apparatus The present invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product having a complex design, using logic implemented on digital computer processing system. A general configuration for the product will be broken down into a ... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110098842 | CONTINUOUS ROLLING TRAIN WITH INTEGRATION AND/OR REMOVAL OF ROLL STANDS DURING ONGOING OPERATION In mill stands of a continuous rolling train, a product passes through the train is rolled such that the product upon leaving the train has predetermined final characteristics. To remove one of the stands, the mill stand to be removed is completely relieved of load acco... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110098841 | GAS SUPPLY DEVICE, PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM A gas supply device 3 includes a device body 31 forming a substantially conical gas-conducting space 32 for conducting gases therethrough from a diametrally reduced end 32a of the space 32 to a diametrally enlarged end 32... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110088835 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN AUTOMATIC ALBUM The present invention relates to a method for making an album in a full-automatic way, comprising the steps below: feed the album paper into a creasing machine piece by piece; crease the album paper in the middle and then transfer the album paper to a folding mechanism;... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110086328 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A DENTAL IMPLANT A dental implant may be produced having an organic shape corresponding to the root shape of a tooth the implant replaces. Following atraumatic extraction of the tooth, the implant may be inserted and subsequently graft to the root socket. Features of the implant maximiz... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110077764 | COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PACKAGING APPARATUS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HORNS Computer program products are configured to allow dual operational modes of packaging systems to produce encased products using interchangeable first or second horns.... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110071651 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE MODULE RUN SEQUENCES IN A PROCESS CONTROL ENVIRONMENT Example methods and apparatus to manage module run sequences in a process control environment are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a module including a plurality of function blocks, receiving an indication of a subset of the plurality of function... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110066276 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A TRIMMING SETPOINT FOR AN OPHTALMIC LENS A method for generating a trimming setpoint for an ophthalmic lens for it to be mounted in a surround of a spectacle frame, includes:
| 03/17/2011 |
| 20110054660 | APPARATUS AND METHOD A machine comprising a first member (12), a second member (40) movable relative to the first member (12), a servo motor (36) for driving the second member (40), a logic controller (38) for controlling the servo motor (36)... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110046772 | Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Methods A converting line comprises a first unit at a first region of the converting line and a second unit at a second region of the converting line. The first unit is positioned in series with the second unit. The converting line further comprises a third unit at a third regi... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110040402 | System, Method and Apparatus for Producing Fire Rated Doors The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for producing fire rated doors having added strength, better finishing and low cost manufacturing flexibility. The fire rated doors are made from two panels “sandwiched” together. An optional interior lay... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110040401 | System, Method and Apparatus for Producing Fire Rated Doors The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for producing fire rated doors having added strength, better finishing and low cost manufacturing flexibility. The fire rated doors are made from two panels “sandwiched” together. An optional interior lay... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110026105 | Dispersion Compensation in Chirped Pulse Amplification Systems A chirped pulse amplification system includes a laser source providing an input laser pulse along an optical path. The input laser pulse is characterized by a first temporal duration. The system also includes a multi-pass pulse stretcher disposed along the optical path.... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110029115 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS An integrated circuit device includes a host I/F, an information register, and a control section. The information register stores wave selection information for selecting waveform information which defines a waveform of a drive signal of the electro-optical device. Wave... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110022218 | WORK MEASURING METHOD, METHOD FOR ATTACHING SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY Provided is a work measuring method by which a deviation quantity of a work measuring point from a reference position can be measured in a short time. A work surface is set as a reference point when the measuring point is positioned at the reference position, and a dist... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022219 | SIMULATION OF THE IMAGE PROJECTED BY A MASK The disclosure concerns a method of simulating the image projected by a mask during photolithography including determining by a processor (702), taking into account the thickness of a masking layer of a mask, a near-field transmission amplitude curve of light pas... | 01/27/2011 |
