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| 8156689 | Large-capacity booth for the treatment, in particular the spraying and/or drying, of workpieces A large-capacity booth for the treatment, in particular for the spraying and/or drying, of workpieces, in particular motor vehicles, rail vehicles, aircraft or watercraft, having at least two opposite booth walls and one booth ceiling is described. The booth walls e... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8109044 | Outdoor shower enclosure kit An outdoor shower enclosure that may include a roof and a base frame having a plurality of metal structural members that are connected together to define a peripheral edge with a plurality of mounting plates. A plurality of substantially vertically extending support... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8096083 | Health booth A health booth includes a telescopic and pivotal board including two telescopic units having one ends pivotably attached to a board; a seat assembly including two parallel columns mounted on the other side wall, a horizontal bar slidably put on the columns, a telesc... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7398792 | Bar table shelter A bar table shelter includes a roof member comprising top central connection assembly which further includes a multi-direction connector with multiple radius claw sleeves for receiving corresponding equal-numbered long bones inserted therein in one-touch manner, at ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392621 | Patient care equipment transfer between hospital bed and architectural system An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364050 | Mobile vending The mobile vending apparatus can be transported to a desired venue such as a festival grounds, sports park, or the like, and is quickly and easily rendered operational for use by persons standing at ground level. The apparatus can include individual automatic vendin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354018 | Aircraft cabin module for passengers An aircraft cabin module for passengers that includes two transverse walls extending from a longitudinal cabin wall up to a longitudinal aisle, at least one of the transverse walls including a transparent portion. A longitudinal wall separates the cabin module from ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353252 | System for electronic file collaboration among multiple users using peer-to-peer network topology A system for electronic file collaboration among multiple users is implemented using command messages transmitted on dedicated network channels established between conference participants in a peer-to-peer architecture with total autonomy from a central server. The ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318282 | Pultruded trim members The present invention is an improved method of making cornice assemblies and other trim members utilizing the process of pultrusion. The cornice assemblies and the other trim members made by the method of the present invention exhibit superior strength to weight rat... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7319780 | Imaging method and system for health monitoring and personal security An image capture method is provided. In accordance with the method, an image of the scene is captured and affective information is collected a capture. The scene image and affective information are transmitted to an image receiver. An imaging system is also provided... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7302963 | Mobile draining station for motor vehicles A mobile draining station for motor vehicles is disclosed, comprising a container whose side wall and upper wall can be lifted up and in which carrier arms for receiving a vehicle are arranged in a stationary manner. Pivoting arms for removal devices are pivotably c... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270383 | Retaining mechanism for a protective shield of a monitor A retaining mechanism for use on a Operator Interface Terminal (OIT). The OIT provides a partition between an operator working in a harsh environment and a control computer and monitor in a conditioned environment. The retaining mechanism includes two support pads m... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7237360 | Shelter A shelter and a method of providing a shelter are provided. The shelter includes a roof structure supported by a plurality of wall structures. The wall structures are anchored securely into at least one foundation. A display panel extends adjacent to at least one of... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219472 | Ceiling-mounted overbed table An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219409 | Method of remodeling a countertop A method of remodeling a subsisting countertop by casting a polymer-modified cementitious casting compound thereupon has some of the following steps. Given a subsisting countertop, without altering it, temporarily attaching edging forms or flow checks around all the... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201458 | Portable bar with portable barbecue A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel being connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and is perpendicular to the vertical panel,... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7197851 | Accessible telepresence display booth A door for a telepresence display booth having improved acoustics comprises a projection screen frame and a projection screen. The projection screen is coupled to the projection screen frame and comprises a trapezoidal surface. A viewing surface of the projection sc... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7133062 | Graphical user interface for video feed on videoconference terminal The Graphical User Interface (GUI) of a videoconference terminal is provided with user-selectable icons which are associated by the user with various video signals. Textual labels for the various video signals may also be provided. This information may be exchanged ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117645 | Rapid deployment shelter system A shelter for the protection of for the protection of persons, animals, equipment, materials, property, and similar things of value from potentially damaging environmental conditions is disclosed. Various embodiments include the use of a frame structure and hinged p... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117644 | Modular sentry station A modular sentry station uses stackable interlocking panels that when assembled provide a ballistic shield. The sentry station can optionally include interlocking ceiling and floor panels that provide a partially enclosed, bunker-type ballistic shield. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111244 | Method and apparatus for facilitating meetings, conferences and forums involving face-to-face discussion between participants A method and apparatus for facilitating meetings, conferences and forums involving face-to-face discussion or conversation between participants. The invention may also be used as a form of entertainment or to enhance Internet cafes and leisure facilities. Other embo... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100332 | Unfolding modular building system The unfolding modular building system includes a main floor section having a plurality of square frames having inverted pyramidal support assemblies depending therefrom, hinged corner sections defining wall frames, hinged roof support and truss sections defining gab... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080489 | Shanty and a system and a method for assembling the same A shanty and a system and method for assembling the same are provided. The shanty may be assembled, disassembled and re-assembled using the same components of the shanty. The shanty may have panels which may be removably fastened to each other to assemble the shanty... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7067127 | GIcNAc phosphotransferase of the lysosomal targeting pathway The present invention provides nucleotide and amino sequences of the lysosomal targeting pathway enzyme GlcNAc-phosphotransferase, methods of producing and methods of purifying this enzyme. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7068825 | Scanning system and calibration method for capturing precise three-dimensional information of objects A scanning system includes a hand-held scanning device that generates two-dimensional images of a pattern reflected off an object. The system also includes a memory and processing unit. The memory stores a calibration table for the scanner and received scanned bitma... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7068836 | System and method for mapping a surface In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, an image is projected upon a surface. The image can include a pattern having a plurality of individual shapes used to measure and map the surface. The plurality of individual shapes include features ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040057 | Architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036786 | Mounting system A mounting system for a shelter, which includes an angle assembly and a supporting understructure. The angle assembly is mountable on longitudinal sides of the shelter. The shelter is mountable on the understructure, the angle assembly is attached to the understruct... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7027642 | Methods for registration of three-dimensional frames to create three-dimensional virtual models of objects A method and system are provided for constructing a virtual three-dimensional model of an object using a data processing system, and at least one machine-readable memory accessible to the data processing system. A set of at least two digital three-dimensional frames... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017306 | Containment assembly A containment assembly such as a down flow containment assembly including a barrier means between the processing zone and the operator breathing zone at least a first part of which is provided with flexible gloves for access to and maneuverability in the processing ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013263 | Online interaction processing Methods and apparatus to process online interactions from numerous sources, coming from different time frames and systems. One embodiment includes a facilitator, an interaction processor, and an action generator. The facilitator facilitates interactions in one or mo... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011629 | System and method for delivering medical examination, treatment and assistance over a network A method for providing a covering physician service includes informing a patient of a practicing physician of the availability of the plurality of patient terminals and referring the patient to one of the patient terminals upon the agreement of the patient. A call f... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007236 | Lab window collaboration This invention is a method for manipulating virtual objects displayed on a video conference broadcast by generating a computerized three dimensional image of an object to be superimposed on a first video broadcast signal from a local video camera for display on a re... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997322 | Organizer A bathroom organizational assembly is presented for organizing the bathroom vanity area. The bathroom assembly creates an organized method of organizing bathroom toiletries such as tooth-brushes, combs, lotions, antibacterial soaps, facial tissue, barrettes, contact... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6986556 | Multi-media workstation having a master rail system A multi-media workstation having a master rail system for permitting horizontal adjustment of the various components of the workstation. The workstation generally includes a console having a work surface and a master rail system for supporting various audiovisual eq... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6981347 | Modular emergency shelter system A modular emergency shelter system includes a sleeping and storage module having a rectangular box-like structure with curved interior sidewalls defining a sleeping area, and exterior sidewalls extending to an opposing end defining a separate storage area. The box-l... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6980259 | Videoconferencing carrel Disclosed herein is a videoconferencing carrel having a one-piece, rotationally molded shell defining an area for containing electronic videoconferencing equipment, having mounting flanges for a transparent screen to protect the electronic components, exit openings ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6914582 | Food and drink ordering system in eating and drinking place A food and drink ordering system in an eating and drinking place for allowing a customer to make a precise order of a desired food and drink from the customer's table to a kitchen. The food and drink ordering system includes image display means and order input means... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6914772 | Video conference system enclosure An enclosure for a video conference system is disclosed. The enclosure includes a substructure that includes a pair of side structure beams. The side structure beams comprising a top section, a bottom section and a vertical support section connected together. The su... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6837007 | Roof support with integral gutter A roof support with an integral gutter including a roof support, a panel joint cover, and a gutter for a small storage or utility building or shed having a shallow-pitched roof. In particular, the roof support with integral gutter includes a support web, an exposure... | 01/04/2005 |
