Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090114481 | Greeting Card and Merchandise Retail Store System and Related Fixtures and Displays - The present disclosure relates to the sale of greeting cards and related merchandise. More specifically to a novel retail store concept designed to create a personal, experience-based shopping experience for consumers. This concept is effectuated by physical aspects such as a moveable wall system, unique storefront, and specially designed fixtures and furniture. The concept is also effectuated by having several themed zones and intermingling cards and gift merchandise throughout the store. Every aspect of the store, from the store layout and design to the merchandise assortment is carefully chosen to create an experience-based shopping environment. | 05-07-2009 |
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20120201237 | GENERATING MULTIPLE DATA STREAMS FROM A SINGLE DATA SOURCE - A switch having a first communications interface to receive a stream of data units, a buffer to store the payload portion of the data unit, a replicator to duplicate at least the payload portion of the data unit, and a second communications interface to enable access to the stream of data units by two or more terminals. | 08-09-2012 |
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