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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8043094 | Model and method for simulating water treatment A portable model and methods for simulating water treatment processes are presented. Included are a body of untreated drinking water, simulated sources of wastewater, and simulated drinking and wastewater treatment plants. In the simulated drinking water treatment p... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8029288 | Computer implemented systems and methods for enhancing renewable energy educational activities Systems and methods are provided for collecting, aggregating, and analyzing data associated with the performance of systems. Energy systems, specifically renewable energy generation systems, are used as examples. The aggregated data serve as the basis for a variety ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7905728 | Device and method for generating vortex A device and method for generating a visible vortex for display or educational purposes. A container houses a two-phase fluidic system of a primary fluid, such as water, and a secondary fluid such as silicone fluid carrying a powder which has no affinity for the pri... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7476103 | Science party kit and method An apparatus for amusing and edifying a plurality of children and of creating a party-atmosphere includes a plurality of components in a box for retail and an instruction manual that instructs at least one adult supervisor how to safely manage the plurality of child... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7353693 | Evaluation apparatus for scientific phenomena and evaluation method for scientific phenomena using the same In the evaluation apparatus of the present invention, there are formed a plurality of minute channels having a cross-sectional area of not more than 1 mm2, one end of each of these channels joins in at a single meeting point and, when liquids are put into... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7356763 | Real-time slide presentation multimedia data object and system and method of recording and browsing a multimedia data object A system for recording a real-time slide presentation to generate a low bit-rate multimedia data object including a plurality of synchronized overlayed replayable bitstreams including at least a bitstream corresponding to an image of each of a plurality of slides of... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7344378 | Scientific phenomena evaluation device, educational tool for scientific experiments and manufacturing method of the device and tool In the scientific phenomena evaluation device of the present invention, a plurality of elongated grooves each having a cross-sectional area of not more than 1 mm2 are formed, an end of each of the plurality of flow passages joins in at one meeting ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338287 | Systems and methods for searching for and delivering solutions to specific problems and problem types Methods and systems for providing a solution to a given problem comprising the steps of receiving a request for a solution to a known problem, accessing a first set of data comprising a plurality of template solutions to problems, accessing a second set of data comp... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331791 | System and method for evaluating a person's information technology skills An IT skills evaluation system and method for evaluating an individual's IT skills. According to one aspect of the invention, the individual is required to perform one or more practical exercises. A practical exercise is an evaluation device for evaluating not only ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328135 | System for remote monitoring and control of an instrument The invention relates to a web-based instrument interface including software executing on an instrument controller computer system that receives a web file from a web browsing software executing on a remote computer. The web-based interface also extracts a command o... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326056 | Computer-based learning environment utilizing quantitative model-based simulations A system and method is disclosed that provides a learning environment useful for teaching students about the structure, characteristics, and behavior of a complex system. The learning experience is centered around a quantitative model-based simulation, whose state i... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7328232 | Distributed multiprocessing system A distributed multiprocessing system includes a number of nodes 1-6 interconnected through a central signal routing hub. Each of the nodes 1-6 are preferably connected to an actuator and include a processor for processing information. The... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325033 | Video conferencing system using video manager to provide picture-in-picture image to display devices located remotely from co-located computing systems System and method for operating a system including one or more co-located computers, e.g., rack-mounted blades, coupled to one or more remote human interfaces (RHIs), and where content or communication is received from sources, e.g., external content sources, intern... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316569 | Evaluation apparatus of scientific phenomena, educational tool for scientific experiments and method of manufacturing the same An evaluation apparatus of scientific phenomena, including: a base plate of a plate-like body on whose surface is formed an elongated groove having a transversely cross-sectional area of not more than 1 mm2; and ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7302853 | Sliding vibration-resisting building model A sliding vibration-resisting building model includes a vibration machine having a vibration table provided thereon with a model base. Two vibration-resisting devices are fixed on the model base, and a model chassis is secured on the two vibration-resisting devices ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7267076 | Ant sculptures An ant sculpture is formed by removing a block of nutritious gel having with a network of ant tunnels from a formicarium container; placing the block in an p.v.c bag that serves as a release liner; and stuffing the bag containing the gel block back into the containe... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7242389 | System and method for a large format collaborative display for sharing information System and method for providing an interactive collaborative display for sharing electronic data in an educational environment. The system and method include a large format collaboration display that is capable of simultaneously displaying multiple documents and sim... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237189 | Offline e-learning system A learning system maintains an account of a student's information, courses, skills, and qualifications. The student may take courses offered by the learning system online or offline. To take a course offline course information is downloaded to an offline player at t... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7228168 | Systems and methods for assessing and modifying an individual's physiological condition Systems and methods for assessing an individual's physiological condition are provided. Cycle and shape parameters are derived from a recorded time trace containing heart rate data collected while an individual performs a cyclic exercise routine. Individually tailor... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210937 | Method and apparatus for microfluidics education The objective of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for education and training in microfluidic technology. The microfluidic system training apparatus includes multiple flow configurations of microfluidic elements all configured and fabricated... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7182600 | Method and system for teaching vocabulary A method using a spatial-temporal software game for both teaching math concepts to a child and for scoring the child's proficiency in these math concepts. These scores are compared with the child's performance on a language-based test of the math concepts. If the ch... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7151959 | Systems and methods for assessing and modifying an individual's physiological condition Systems and methods for assessing an individual's physiological condition are provided. Cycle and shape parameters are derived from a recorded time trace containing heart rate data collected while an individual performs a cyclic exercise routine. Individually tailor... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7099348 | Digital audio broadcast system with local information A digital audio broadcast channel is used in accordance with the principles of the present invention to broadcast local content information signals included with an associated geographically identifying code (e.g., a zip code) for reception only by those receivers a... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7054678 | Systems and methods for assessing and modifying an individual's physiological condition Systems and methods for assessing an individual's physiological condition are provided. Cycle and shape parameters are derived from a recorded time trace containing heart rate data collected while an individual performs a cyclic exercise routine. Individually tailor... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037165 | Container for holding component parts of a construction toy A container for holding component parts of a construction toy. The container preferably is a suitcase or briefcase configuration, with a carrying handle at the top. An access cover, comprising a large portion of the front wall of the container and a portion of the b... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032452 | Earthquake simulating vibration table An earthquake simulating vibration table includes a vibration machine having a vibration table provided on the topside. Paper models are assembled on a model fundamental base that is fixed on the vibration table. The vibration machine is controlled by a computer to ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7035748 | Priority system and method for processing standardized tests Systems and methods are provided for prioritizing the processing of standardized tests. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method for processing completed standardized tests. In one embodiment, test-processing priority information is received, and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7013175 | Systems and methods for assessing and modifying an individual's physiological condition Systems and methods for assessing an individual's physiological condition are provided. Cycle and shape parameters are derived from a recorded time trace containing heart rate data collected while an individual performs a cyclic exercise routine. Individually tailor... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6968628 | Deer aging tool A deer aging tool that comprises a set of three-dimensional simulated deer jaw templates that accurately depict the wear patterns of deer's teeth for deer ages one-and-a-half years through eight-and-a-half years is disclosed. The templates are full-scale in size and... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969260 | Technology explorer toy Involving mysterious gravity and mystical energy, an adjustable, instrumented, structural model, incorporating an object suspended from a frame in various ways with flexible line, freely swings, falls, bounces, and vibrates when manually disturbed. Through transfers... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6957960 | Method and apparatus kit for demonstrating archimedes' principle A kit for demonstrating Archimedes' principle, comprising a tub having an overflow spout, such that when fluid reaches the overflow spout, all additional fluid added to the tub will flow out the overflow spout; and a stable boat sized to float in the tub without tou... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6932611 | Conducting remote instructor-controlled experimentation The invention includes a method for a client to remotely conduct a laboratory experiment using a remote computer communicating with a host computer in a computer network. The experiment is stimulated by a set of input variable and provides a set of dependent output ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6918768 | Computerized system and method for visually based education A computer-based educational system provides the user or instructor with a suite of graphic editing tools, allowing the design of graphical objects, such as symbols and text that can be displayed to a viewer, such as a student, using a projector or computer terminal... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6915105 | Learning system, learning apparatus, and learning method The present invention relates to a learning system that makes it possible to obtain an answer quickly with simple operation and thus proceed with learning smoothly. When special explanation is required in learning using a personal computer and a projector in a schoo... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6866514 | Gel electrophoresis training aid and training kit A gel electrophoresis training aid is provided. The training aid includes a substantially transparent elastomeric body having at least one series of spaced-apart wells. The elastomeric body is adapted with a plurality of spaced-apart bands extending in the same dire... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6813473 | Remote laboratory Teaching apparatus, which includes an experimental setup (50) at a laboratory site (32) and a teaching setup at a teaching facility (12) remote from the laboratory site. The laboratory site includes one or more experimental controls (38) ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6789047 | Method and system for evaluating the performance of an instructor of an electronic course A system and method of evaluating the performance of an instructor of an electronic course is well suited for establishing a performance-based component of pay for the instructor to provide the instructor with a financial incentive for meeting a performance goal. A ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6783367 | Method and system for providing a global product services electronic laboratory One embodiment of the present invention provides a global product services electronic laboratory (E-Lab). For example, the E-Lab may be an on-line virtual laboratory for company employees and/or field engineers for learning how to implement new technology products v... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6783368 | Transient heat conduction using thermocouples, thermochromic liquid crystals, and numerical simulation An apparatus to visually and electronically observe the transient temperature changes in a heat-conducting body, and a method for teaching heat conduction to students incorporating the apparatus. The apparatus includes a heat-conducting body, and a pair of electric ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6773264 | Teaching apparatus for mechanics principles A mechanically propelled apparatus for teaching principles of mechanics. The apparatus includes a drive wheel disposed on a first axis of rotation and a power drum disposed on a second axis of rotation. At least one flexible tensile member transmits energy from a we... | 08/10/2004 |
