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20090031058 | Methods and Apparatuses for Flushing Write-Combined Data From A Buffer - Methods and apparatuses for flushing write-combined data from a buffer within a memory to an input/output (I/O) device. | 01-29-2009 |
20090240894 | METHOD AND APARATUS FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF DISTRIBUTED CACHES - A method and apparatus for the synchronization of distributed caches. More particularly, the present invention to cache memory systems and more particularly to a hierarchical caching protocol suitable for use with distributed caches, including use within a caching input/output (I/O) hub. | 09-24-2009 |
20100017458 | TECHNIQUES FOR BROADCASTING MESSAGES ON A POINT-TO-POINT INTERCONNECT - Techniques to broadcast a message across a point-to-point network are described. More particularly, some embodiments of the invention relate to broadcasting messages between electronics components within a point-to-point interconnect. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100332686 | WRITE COMBINING PROTOCOL BETWEEN PROCESSORS AND CHIPSETS - Systems and methods of processing write transactions provide for combining write transactions on an input/output (I/O) hub according to a protocol between the I/O hub and a processor. Data associated with the write transactions can be flushed to an I/O device without the need for proprietary software and specialized registers within the I/O device. | 12-30-2010 |
20120036291 | STREAM PRIORITY - A system, method and apparatus for prioritizing transactions is disclosed. I/O devices may generate transactions with a stream identifier. A transaction classifier may assign a priority to a transaction based upon a stream identifier of the transaction. An arbiter may select a transaction for processing based upon priorities assigned to the transaction. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042106 | STREAM PRIORITY - A system, method and apparatus for prioritizing transactions is disclosed. I/O devices may generate transactions with a stream identifier. A transaction classifier may assign a priority to a transaction based upon a stream identifier of the transaction. An arbiter may select a transaction for processing based upon priorities assigned to the transaction. | 02-16-2012 |
20130151782 | Providing Common Caching Agent For Core And Integrated Input/Output (IO) Module - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a multicore processor having a plurality of cores, a shared cache memory, an integrated input/output (IIO) module to interface between the multicore processor and at least one IO device coupled to the multicore processor, and a caching agent to perform cache coherency operations for the plurality of cores and the IIO module. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-13-2013 |
20150058524 | BIMODAL FUNCTIONALITY BETWEEN COHERENT LINK AND MEMORY EXPANSION - Methods and apparatus relating to provide bimodal functionality between a coherent link and memory expansion are described. In one embodiment, a processor is coupled to one or more agents via a coherent interconnect. The processor is also coupled to one or more Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) via a link logic. The logic supports read or write commands directed at the one or more DIMMs based on a single bit of data. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150143051 | Providing Common Caching Agent For Core And Integrated Input/Output (IO) Module - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a multicore processor having a plurality of cores, a shared cache memory, an integrated input/output (IIO) module to interface between the multicore processor and at least one IO device coupled to the multicore processor, and a caching agent to perform cache coherency operations for the plurality of cores and the IIO module. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-21-2015 |
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20090037761 | Clock Source Control for Modular Computer System - A computer system provides for connecting consecutively positioned modules to operate collectively as server. Each module calculates a modulo difference between its position and that of a module serving as a clock source; each module selects a clock input as a function of the result of that calculation. | 02-05-2009 |
20110093572 | LOW LEVEL INITIALIZER - Various embodiments of a method of configuring a predefined set of electrically isolated blades to function as a single blade are described. In one embodiment, a configuration rule is accessed, wherein a portion of the configuration rule assigns roles to management processors coupled with the predefined set of conjoined blades of a blade partition. Assistant management processors are directed to configure blade manageability modules to support the assigned roles. The blade manageability modules are coupled with the management processors. In one embodiment, the assistant management processors are directed to configure resources to be shared across the blade partition according to the configuration rule. After determining that the conjoined blades are configured according to the configuration rule, the conjoined blades are initialized. Thus, the conjoined blades are coordinated to function as a single blade. | 04-21-2011 |
20110113160 | DOMAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSOR - Various embodiments of a method [ | 05-12-2011 |
20110145422 | MANAGEMENT PROCESSORS COOPERATING TO CONTROL PARTITION RESOURCES - Systems, methods and computing components are provided for allocating a plurality of computing components among one or more logical partitions. Each of the plurality of computing components may have a management processor that is configured to assume a role among management processors of a partition. Each management processor may then cooperate with other management processors of the partition to control resources of the partition. | 06-16-2011 |
20110145540 | DYNAMICALLY REALLOCATING COMPUTING COMPONENTS BETWEEN PARTITIONS - Systems, methods and computing components are provided for dynamically reallocating a plurality of computing components among one or more logical partitions. A first computing component that is allocated to a first partition may have a management processor. A second computing component may be allocated to a second partition. The management processor of the first computing component may be configured to reallocate the first computing component to a third partition without affecting the second computing component. | 06-16-2011 |
20110179314 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ERROR LOGGING - Method and system of error logging. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including detecting assertion of an error pin by a processor system, (comprising at least a main processor and a chipset, the assertion of the error pin an indication to reboot the processor system) the detecting by a reset circuit, notifying a management processor (distinct from the main processor) that the error pin is asserted (the notifying by the reset circuit), writing to a plurality of registers in the chipset (the writing by the management processor), de-asserting a reset pin of the main processor, and then executing by the main processor an error-handling code to generate an error log. | 07-21-2011 |
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20080306441 | NON-BUCKLING BALLOON CATHETER WITH SPRING LOADED FLOATING FLEXIBLE TIP - A balloon catheter including an inflatable balloon affixed to a catheter. The proximal end of the balloon is affixed to the distal end of the catheter so as to provide an air tight seal there between. A stiffening member extends distally of the distal end of the catheter and forms a slip joint connection with the distal end of the balloon to permit the distal end of the balloon to axially move or translate relative to the distal end of the catheter. The slip joint allows the axial length of balloon to change during inflation or deflation without transferring tensile or compressive forces between the balloon and the catheter, thereby preventing transverse creases from forming in the surface of the balloon and preventing the catheter from bowing. The stiffening member provides alignment and lateral support to the distal end of the balloon. | 12-11-2008 |
20090018500 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH DEFLATION MECHANISM - A balloon catheter including an inflatable balloon affixed to a catheter. The proximal end of the balloon is fixedly connected to the distal end of the catheter, and the distal end of the balloon is supported by stiffening member that extends distally from the distal end of the catheter and through the interior of the balloon. The distal end of the catheter comprises one or more apertures that are in fluid communication with an inflation lumen extending through the catheter. A deflation mechanism is disposed about the stiffening member and is configured to facilitate the flow of an inflation fluid through the interior volume of the balloon and towards the aperture. | 01-15-2009 |
20090024087 | BALLOON FOLDING CONTROL MECHANISM - A balloon catheter including an inflatable balloon affixed to a catheter. The proximal end of the balloon is affixed to the distal end of the catheter so as to provide an air tight seal there between. A stiffening member extends distally of the distal end of the catheter and forms a slip joint connection with the distal end of the balloon to permit the distal end of the balloon to axially move or translate relative to the distal end of the catheter. The slip joint allows the axial length of balloon to change during inflation or deflation without transferring tensile or compressive forces between the balloon and the catheter. A balloon folding control mechanism is disposed about the portion of the stiffening member traversing the interior of the balloon, and is configured to promote refolding of the balloon into a predetermined and desired folding configuration upon deflation. | 01-22-2009 |
20090216319 | MEDICAL IMPLANT HAVING IMPROVED DRUG ELUTING FEATURES - An implantable drainage device for treatment of a stricture of a body vessel is disclosed. The device comprises a drainage tube including an inlet and extending to an outlet to define a drainage lumen formed through the inlet and the outlet. The drainage tube includes a swell layer and a cast layer formed about the swell layer. The swell layer has a first agent dispersed thereabout for regulated drug elution through the cast layer. The cast layer has a second agent disposed thereabout for drug elution therefrom. | 08-27-2009 |
20100161024 | OVER THE ENDOSCOPE INTRODUCER FOR STENTS - Over-the-scope stent introducers for detachably engaging at least a portion of the outside of an endoscope insert and for delivering a stent are provided. Embodiments include an inner member having a distal first end portion and a proximal second end portion and openings defining a channel. The inner member includes an outer surface, inner endoscope engaging surface, and stent abutting restraint disposed at the first end portion. Embodiments also include an outer member having a distal section and proximal section having openings defining a passageway sized to slideably receive at least a portion of the inner member, and a stent carrying inner chamber disposed at the distal section passageway and being configured to releasably contain a stent. In alternative embodiments, the inner and outer members are elongated to dispose substantially concentrically over a majority of an endoscope insert. | 06-24-2010 |
20130172673 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172674 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH CAMERA TRAIN HOLDER IN A CATHETER WITH OFF-CENTERED LUMENS - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172677 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH CAMERA TRAIN HOLDER - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172678 | SPACE-OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION CATHETER WITH OBLONG SHAPE - Methods and apparatuses for space-optimized visualization catheters are provided. Some embodiments utilize complimentary metal-oxide-semi-conductor (“CMOS”) technology integrated into a CMOS camera train holder system that may be a stand-alone component for use with a visualization catheter, such as a baby endoscope, or may be fabricated/extruded as a part of the catheter itself. Some embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and equivalents thereto provide better direct visual feedback to the medical personnel performing the procedure while providing a similarly-sized outer diameter visualization catheter device having an increased space therein for additional lumens and equipment or by reducing the overall outer diameter of the visualization catheter. | 07-04-2013 |
20140005478 | ENDOSCOPIC ACCESS SYSTEM HAVING A DETACHABLE HANDLE | 01-02-2014 |
20140088592 | PLASMA RESECTION ELECTRODE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an electrosurgical device that include one or more floating electrodes and are specifically adapted to remove, resect, ablate, vaporize, denaturize, coagulate and form lesions in soft tissues, preferably in combination with a resectoscope, particularly in the context of urological, gynecological, laparoscopic, arthroscopic, and ENT procedures. Specific adaptations for urological and gynecological applications, for example BPH treatment, are also described. | 03-27-2014 |
20140276210 | ROTATING CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - A medical device for collecting cells includes a rotatable drive wire having a proximal portion, a distal portion, an offset portion of the distal portion, and a head member attached to the offset portion. The drive wire is coupled to an axially translatable rack member via a rotation mechanism that converts axial translation of the rack member into rotation of the drive wire. The offset portion of the drive will rotate eccentrically relative to the longitudinal axis of the drive wire to increase the diameter of the rotation of the head portion. The head portion can contact an inner surface of the body cavity to collect cells, and the eccentric rotation of the head member can limit trauma experienced by the patient relative to traditional scraping of a cell collection brush. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276808 | ROTATION MECHANISM FOR BIPOLAR AND MONOPOLAR DEVICES - An electrosurgical device and a method of orienting the electrosurgical device are provided. The device includes a rotation mechanism including a first and a second connector where the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector. The device also includes a handle operably connected to the first connector; and a catheter operably connected to the second connector where the handle is rotatable relative to the catheter. The device further includes a first wire having a distal portion anchored to a distal portion of the catheter so that the distal portion of the wire is orientable by rotation of the handle relative to the catheter. At least one of the rotation mechanism or a proximal portion of the wire forms a conductive connection that operably connects a power source to the distal portion of the first wire to energize the distal portion of the first wire in the electrosurgical device. | 09-18-2014 |
20150057537 | ENDOSCOPE MOUNTABLE VISUALIZATION DEVICE AND HANDLE - A dual medical endoscope system can be constructed including a first and a second medical endoscope, where the first endoscope comprises an accessory channel with a proximal mounting port providing access thereto, and where the second endoscope comprises a handle body that is securely and removably attached to the proximal mounting port. An endoscope, which may be the second endoscope, can include an elongate, manipulable shaft with a distal-end visualization element and a handle body comprising at least one control surface for manipulating a distal region of the shaft, where the handle body includes a passage through which a length of the shaft is passable, and where the handle body includes a connection structure configured for securely and removably mounting the handle to a channel of another endoscope in a manner axially aligning the passage with the channel to provide a path of communication for the shaft. | 02-26-2015 |
20160072989 | LOW PROFILE CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTORS FOR IMAGING SYSTEMS - An imaging system may include an image sensor, and a connector that electrically connects the image sensor with electrical cabling. The image sensor may have electrical contacts integrated with an outer surface of an outer package. The connector may include a circuit board having opposing planar surfaces and a plurality of electrical connections that electrically connect the electrical cabling with the electrical contacts. The electrical connections may be bonded to the electrical contacts and disposed on one or both of the opposing planar surfaces. At least one of the opposing planar surfaces may form an angle with the outer surface that is greater than zero degrees and less than 180 degrees. | 03-10-2016 |
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20150273252 | FIREFIGHTING OR RESCUE APPARATUS INCLUDING A LADDER MOUNTED RECOVERY WINCH - A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes a ladder to which a recovery winch is operably mounted so that the winch can be used to move, upright, lift or otherwise manipulate target objects at an emergency location. The ladder can include a pulley detachably mounted to the ladder distal from the winch, the pulley adapted to suspend a cable extending from the winch at an upper end. In operation, the winch moves along with the ladder as the ladder moves, so that the winch and pulley can be strategically located over a target object for movement thereof. The apparatus can include a remote control connected to the winch for operation of the winch by a user. | 10-01-2015 |
20150273253 | FIREFIGHTING OR RESCUE APPARATUS INCLUDING SIDE ACCESS LADDER - A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes an aerial ladder, a side stack hose bed and a side access ladder that provides access to the aerial ladder when the aerial ladder obstructs another access ladder. The side stack hose bed is mounted to a frame in a rearward portion of the apparatus. A first side access ladder is mounted to a first side of the frame forward of the side stack hose bed and optionally forward of the rear axle. Another second side access ladder is mounted to a second side of the frame. A movable side stack hose bed cover extends over the hose bed, and can include a rigid plate extending from the first side access ladder toward the aerial ladder. The first side access ladder and hose bed cover cooperatively form a path from a ground location toward the aerial ladder to facilitate access to the aerial ladder. | 10-01-2015 |
20150273254 | FIREFIGHTING OR RESCUE APPARATUS INCLUDING AN EXTENDABLE CROSSLAY HOSE BED - A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes an extendable crosslay hose bed which facilitates access to the crosslay bed for loading and pulling flexible fire hose. The bed is mounted to a frame, generally behind the cab of the apparatus, which can be a fire truck. The bed includes a moveable tray extending laterally, across a width of the truck. The tray can be oriented generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the truck as well. The tray and/or an optional underlying support frame can be coupled to a power unit adapted to extend and retract the support frame and moveable tray from stored position to a deployed position. A control can be in communication with the power unit and operable by a user to control movement of the tray from the stored position to the deployed position. | 10-01-2015 |
20150273255 | FIREFIGHTING OR RESCUE APPARATUS INCLUDING LADDER WITH STATUS INDICATORS - A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes an aerial ladder and at least one of a rung alignment status indicator and a load status indicator. The rung alignment status indicator can include a lighting strip having multiple lighting elements on the ladder that are selectively illuminated depending on whether first rungs of one section of the ladder and second rungs of another section of the ladder are aligned or misaligned. A user on the aerial ladder can view the rung alignment status indicator and discern whether the ladder has appropriate rung alignment so the user can attain a safe foothold when climbing it. The load status indicator can include a lighting strip including multiple lighting elements on the ladder and/or at a control console that are selectively illuminated depending on whether the ladder is overloaded beyond an aerial ladder capacity rating or other value. A user on the aerial ladder and/or at a control console can view the load status indicator to discern whether the ladder is improperly overloaded to a point where the apparatus might tip or overturn. | 10-01-2015 |
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20100269365 | System and Method for Alternating Fluid Flow - A chamber optimized for drying a substrate is provided. The chamber includes opposing sidewalls having fluid channels extending therethrough. The fluid channels deliver a fluid to interior inlet ports of the chamber. Outlet ports positioned below corresponding interior inlet ports are in communication with a vacuum source in one embodiment. A loop flow path extending into the interior of the chamber from opposing sides is provided. The loop flow path is swept across the interior of the chamber by alternating the fluid flow from the inlet ports or outlet ports. | 10-28-2010 |
20110114121 | LAMINAR FLOW TANK - A cleaning apparatus is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a tank defined by sidewalls extending from a base. A plurality of fluid outlets defined within an upper portion of opposing sidewalls are arranged as an array extending across a length and depth of the upper portion. The plurality of fluid outlets are configured to provide horizontally aligned fluid streams into an interior of the tank. The horizontally aligned fluid streams arranged such that an uppermost stream proceeds to an inner mid region of the tank and each successively lower stream proceeds closer to a sidewall from which the successively lower stream emanates, laminarly changing the direction of each of the horizontally aligned fluid streams to vertically aligned fluid streams toward a bottom of the tank. A support nest is disposed in a lower portion of the tank. A recirculation pump is disposed below the base of the tank. A method of cleaning a substrate is also provided. | 05-19-2011 |
20110182653 | Variable Pressure Brush/Pad - A brush for cleaning a workpiece is provided. The brush includes a rigid core having first and second portions affixed to each other. The rigid core has an aperture defined around an axis of rotation of the rigid core. A fluid channel is defined between opposing surfaces of the first and second portions. The fluid channel extends radially from a surface defining the aperture. First and second membranes are affixed to outer surfaces of the first and second portions, wherein movement of the first and second membranes is controlled through introduction of a fluid through the fluid channel. In one embodiment, the membrane is porous and the fluid is a cleaning fluid that contacts the workpiece, such as a magnetic disc or semiconductor substrate for cleaning. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186088 | SUBSTRATE NEST WITH DRIP REMOVER - An apparatus for supporting a work piece is provided. The apparatus includes outer support rails having support slots for supporting the work piece, the outer support rails disposed on opposing sides of the apparatus between opposing end members of the apparatus. Inner support rails extend between the opposing end members of the apparatus. An inner surface of each of the inner support rails has vertically disposed extensions extending therefrom. The vertically disposed extensions are aligned in pairs along a length of the inner support rails. A moveable device is disposed between the pairs of vertically disposed extensions. The moveable device is buoyantly moveable so that as the work piece is lifted, the moveable device follows. A method for cleaning a work piece is also included. | 08-04-2011 |
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20090283158 | LAMINATED WALLS FOR UNIFORM FLUID FLOW - A chamber with a fluid distribution network for uniform fluid flow within the chamber is provided. The chamber includes a first chamber wall that has a first surface and an opposing interior surface. The first surface is formed with a first set of channels, and the interior surface is exposed to the interior of the chamber and includes a plurality of interior ports that are connected to a plurality of the first set of channels. The chamber also includes a second chamber wall that has a second surface and an opposing exterior surface. The second surface has a second set of channels that partially intersect the first set of channels when the first surface is mated with the second surface. The exterior surface also includes at least one exterior port that provides access to the second set of channels. | 11-19-2009 |
20100186180 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR MULTIPLE WORKPIECE SUPPORT ROLLERS - Apparatuses for supporting a workpiece are disclosed. In one example, the apparatus includes a plurality of shaft supports. The apparatus further includes a shaft defined between the shaft supports, the shaft extending through an aperture defined in each of the plurality of shaft supports. Further included in the apparatus is a plurality of rollers defined to rotate about the shaft, the rollers defined between the plurality of shaft supports. | 07-29-2010 |
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20150150635 | COMPACT ROBOTIC WRIST - A surgical tool includes a tool shaft, and end effector and a wrist that couples the end effector to the tool shaft. The tool includes a drive mechanism configured to effect movement of one or both of the wrist and the end effector in yaw and pitch via independent actuation of four independent cable ends of two or more independent cables that extend between the drive mechanism and the wrist. | 06-04-2015 |
20150209965 | COMPACT ROBOTIC WRIST - An integrated multiaxial wrist and grasper system for use in a robotic tool can yaw, pitch and grasp via actuation of four independent cable ends of four cables. The tool includes a drive mechanism that effects movement of the multiaxial wrist and grasper via actuation of the cables that extend between the drive mechanism and the wrist. | 07-30-2015 |
20150324875 | PROCESS OF SPONSORSHIP OF A PURCHASE - A process for sponsors such as corporations, institutions, non-profits, or individuals, to pay for customer's purchases at the time or after the time of payment, before or after a customer presents a credit card or other payment method that identifies the customer, or pays with a smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or wearable device app such as Apple Pay, or Google Wallet. Both physical and virtual, Internet, and application (app) based stores are able to practice the present invention. | 11-12-2015 |
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20080245894 | Liquid spraying apparatus - A liquid spraying apparatus includes a chassis having a front, a rear, opposite sides and a handle generally at the rear of the chassis. Wheels are rotatably mounted on the chassis for moving the spraying apparatus in a path over a subjacent surface. A tank is mounted on the chassis for holding liquid to be sprayed. An elongated spray boom is mounted at least at one side of the chassis. The boom has an inner end pivotally mounted to the chassis for movement of an outer end in a generally horizontal plane between an outboard position projecting outwardly of the chassis and an inboard position generally alongside the chassis. At least one spray nozzle is provided on the boom. Conduits are provided for feeding liquid from the tank to the nozzle. Positioning detents are provided for holding the boom in at least one intermediate position between the outboard and inboard positions to vary the width of the spray pattern as the apparatus is moved in the path over the subjacent surface. | 10-09-2008 |
20090082241 | SWEEPING COMPOUND - Floor sweeping compositions that replace refinery oil with a liquid mixture of alkali and/or alkaline earth salts with glycerin, all in combination with a moisture holding carrier. | 03-26-2009 |
20090152490 | GLYCERIN COATED ICE MELTER - Solid ice melters are improved with a small exterior coating of glycerin which prevents caking and bridging and enhances melt value. | 06-18-2009 |
20110133115 | PROCESS OF IMPROVING MELT VALUE OF MELTERS USING PROCESSED DESUGARIZED SOLUBLES (MDS) - An improved processing of sugar beet molasses (MDS—Molasses Desugarized Solubles) with the addition of applied heat at about 140° F. to about 180° F. for a time sufficient to, along with alkali degradation, at any given concentration of MDS, show an increase in overall melt value performance when compared to non-use of the heat step. | 06-09-2011 |
20110248207 | CRITICAL LEVELS OF GLYCERIN BALANCED WITH SALT FINES FOR DE-ICING SALT - Solid ice melters are improved with a small exterior coating of glycerin which prevents caking and bridging and enhances melt value. | 10-13-2011 |
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20110143133 | Polymeric Base Having an Adhered Low-Tack Adhesive Thereon - A polymeric base with an adhered UV-cured adhesive applied thereto including a polymeric substrate having an amount of adhesion promoter filler particles dispersed throughout at least a portion thereof. At least a portion of the adhesion promoter filler particles effective to form an enhanced bond between the UV-cured adhesive and the polymeric substrate. | 06-16-2011 |
20110210163 | Package Having An Adhesive-Based Reclosable Fastener And Methods Therefor - A reclosable package for a plurality of products is described herein. The reclosable package includes an adhesive-based fastener that utilizes a low tack adhesive and pivotably connected first and second compartments, each compartment configured to receive the plurality of products therein. The adhesive-based fastener includes opposing portions of resealable adhesive on interior surfaces of the first and second compartments respectively, so that the interior surfaces can be pivoted together to close the reclosable package. | 09-01-2011 |
20110211778 | Reclosable Fasteners, Packages Having Reclosable Fasteners, and Methods for Creating Reclosable Fasteners - A UV-curable pressure sensitive adhesive, a package having an adhesive-based reclosable fastener including the pressure sensitive adhesive, and a method of forming the package is described herein. The package includes a cavity and opposing panels configured to cover an opening to the cavity. The reclosable fastener is a UV-cured pressure sensitive adhesive comprised of one or more UV-curable acrylic oligomers, one or more tack control components, and, optionally, an elastomeric material. An adhesive component ratio defines an effective ratio made up of the weight percent of the UV-curable acrylic oligomer relative to the sum of the weight percents of the tack control component and elastomeric component, where the ratio provides a fastener with a first peel adhesion and subsequent peel adhesions effective to form the adhesive-based fastener into a reclosable fastener. | 09-01-2011 |
20160090214 | POLYMERIC BASE HAVING AN ADHERED LOW-TACK ADHESIVE THEREON - A polymeric base with an adhered UV-cured adhesive applied thereto including a polymeric substrate having an amount of adhesion promoter filler particles dispersed throughout at least a portion thereof. At least a portion of the adhesion promoter filler particles effective to form an enhanced bond between the UV-cured adhesive and the polymeric substrate. | 03-31-2016 |
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20110132552 | Retractable Awning with Automatic Pitching Gable or Arch - A retractable awning that transforms automatically into a gable or arch is disclosed. The awning sheet extends using articulated hinged arms. A first end of each articulated arm is hingedly affixed to a stationary surface. The two articulated arms provide vertical support while extending the awning sheet. A swiveling hinge interface connects the ends of the articulated arms and the front support member. The front support member is a flexible spring member and resiliently arches the awning when extending. In another embodiment, the front support member is a left member and right member connected by a hinge and a spring. The spring resiliently urges the left and right member into a gabled configuration, thereby gabling the awning. When retracting the awning, the ends of the front support member and awning sheet are pulled outwards, thereby counteracting the naturally gabled or arched configuration. | 06-09-2011 |
20120261080 | Retractable Awning with Automatic Pitching Gable or Arch - A retractable awning that transforms automatically into a gable or arch is disclosed. The awning sheet extends using articulated hinged arms. A first end of each articulated arm is hingedly affixed to a stationary surface. The two articulated arms provide vertical support while extending the awning sheet. A swiveling hinge interface connects the ends of the articulated arms and the front support member. The front support member is a flexible spring member and resiliently arches the awning when extending. In another embodiment, the front support member is a left member and right member connected by a hinge and a spring. The spring resiliently urges the left and right member into a gabled configuration, thereby gabling the awning. When retracting the awning, the ends of the front support member and awning sheet are pulled outwards, thereby counteracting the naturally gabled or arched configuration. | 10-18-2012 |
20140231028 | Method for Protecting an Area from Sun and Precipitation - A method for protecting an area from sun and precipitation using a retractable awning with an automated pitching gable or automated pitching arch is disclosed. An awning sheet extends using articulating hinged arms. A first end of each articulating arm is hingedly affixed to a surface. The articulating arms provide vertical support for the awning. Swiveling hinge interfaces connect the ends of the articulating arms to the ends of the front support member. In one embodiment, the front support member is an upwardly biased flexible spring member. In another embodiment, the front support member is a left member and right member movably connected by a hinge coupled to an upwardly biased spring. Upon extending the awning, the upwardly biased spring automates pitching the awning into a gable or arch. Upon retracting, the awning sheet is wrapped substantially around the roller, thereby counteracting the automated pitching gable or automated pitching arch. | 08-21-2014 |
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20080254908 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT AND CLUB HEAD CONNECTION SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head. | 10-16-2008 |
20080254909 | TWO-PART HOSEL CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR GOLF CLUBS - Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head. | 10-16-2008 |
20090239676 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT AND CLUB HEAD CONNECTION SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head. | 09-24-2009 |
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20110256949 | BUTT-MOUNTED SHAFT EXTENSION FOR A GOLF CLUB - A device designed for extending a golf club shaft. The device is a three-piece mechanism with a bottom piece bonded into the top end of a tubular golf club shaft, and a plurality of top piece sizes that are removably connected to the bottom piece and provide the adjustments in club length. A special golf grip having an accordion like plurality of rings can expand or contract in accordance with the amount of club length adjustment. | 10-20-2011 |
20120028729 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT AND CLUB HEAD CONNECTION SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a golf club including a shaft, a club head and several devices for releasably connecting the shaft to the club head. | 02-02-2012 |
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20150051012 | METAL WOOD CLUB - A golf club head is provided a weight system to adjust the center of gravity. In one embodiment, the weight system is a tube having a weight at one end that may be inserted into the golf club head to move the center of gravity at least forward and backward within 6 mm and up and down within 6 mm. Preferably, the tube is angled downward toward the face by at least 3 degrees. In another embodiment, the weight system may adjust the center of gravity of the golf club head along the x and z axis simultaneously using a weighted insert. | 02-19-2015 |
20160101330 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH VARIABLE CENTER OF GRAVITY - A golf club head with a variable center of gravity is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a wedge type golf club head wherein the center of gravity of the golf club head is adjustable along an x-axis in a heel to toe direction utilizing weights that are placed substantially near a sole portion of the golf club head. The resulting golf club head may generally have a more toe biased center of gravity location, especially when compared to a traditional golf club head. | 04-14-2016 |
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20100238974 | DOWNLINK COMMUNICATION - A method for conserving bandwidth in a communication system includes spreading a data frame and a broadcast frame. A complex data stream having a first component and a second component is generated. The data frame is assigned to the first component and the broadcast frame is assigned to the second component. The complex data stream is transmitted to a tag. | 09-23-2010 |
20100254435 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UPLINK COMMUNICATION - A method for conserving bandwidth in a communication system includes spreading a data frame using a first pseudo-noise (PN) spreader. A broadcast frame is spread using a second PN spreader. A complex data stream having a first component and a second component is generated. The data frame is assigned to the first component and the broadcast frame is assigned to the second component. The complex data stream is transmitted to a tag. | 10-07-2010 |
20100281339 | FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to method, device and system for compensating for information not received in a communication system. An encoded signal is created from a source signal using a forward error correction technique. A first predetermined part of the encoded signal is transmitted. A second predetermined part of the encoded signal is transmitted. Transmission of the second predetermined part of the encoded signal is terminated after a determination of a successful decoding of the encoded signal is made. | 11-04-2010 |
20120113858 | HANDOVER PROCESSING IN MULTIPLE ACCESS POINT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to method, device and system for determining transmit power in a communication system. A node receives an access point interference signal from an access point. The access point interference signal is measured by the access point based in part on an inference from an external system. The node determines a transmit power based in part on the access point interference signal. The node then transmits an uplink signal at the transmit power. | 05-10-2012 |
20120134391 | POWER DETECTION IN A SPREAD SPECTRUM SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to method, device and system for selecting a device for communication in a communication system. A node receives a spread signal from a first transmitter and a second transmitter. The node despreads the spread signal with a first spreading code into a first frame and determines a first receive signal strength indicator (RSSI) from the first frame. The node despreads the spread signal with a second spreading code into a second frame and determines a second RSSI from the second frame. The node selects an access point based in part on the first RSSI and the second RSSI. The node transmits an uplink signal to the access point based on a slot start time and a random timing offset. The node transmits while a portion of a second signal is transmitted from a second node such that both the uplink signal and the second signal are received. | 05-31-2012 |
20120219037 | LIGHT MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving monitor data from a lighting equipment monitor. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. A frequency offset to the spread data stream based at least in part on a timing of the access point is applied. The spread data stream is transmitted with a randomly selected timing offset. | 08-30-2012 |
20120307810 | RANDOM TIMING OFFSET DETERMINATION - Methods, systems and instructions stored on computer-readable media for generating, at a first node, a plurality of data units. The plurality of data units are spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes, including the first node and a second node, that are in communication with an access point. A random timing offset is determined, and a first data unit is transmitted to the access point at a first time based upon a slot start time and the random timing offset. The first data unit is transmitted while at least a portion of a second signal is transmitted from the second node such that both the first data unit and the second signal are received by the access point. The second signal is transmitted at a second time based on the slot time and a second random timing offset. | 12-06-2012 |
20130128872 | RANDOM TIMING OFFSET DETERMINATION - Methods, systems and instructions stored on computer-readable media for generating, at a first node, a plurality of data units. The plurality of data units are spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes, including the first node and a second node, that are in communication with an access point. A random timing offset is determined, and a first data unit is transmitted to the access point at a first time based upon a slot start time and the random timing offset. The first data unit is transmitted while at least a portion of a second signal is transmitted from the second node such that both the first data unit and the second signal are received by the access point. The second signal is transmitted at a second time based on the slot time and a second random timing offset. | 05-23-2013 |
20130272278 | ELECTRIC MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from an electric meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. | 10-17-2013 |
20130293389 | GAS MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a gas meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. | 11-07-2013 |
20130294483 | SMART TRANSFORMER USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a smart transformer. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. | 11-07-2013 |
20130300576 | WATER MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a water meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. | 11-14-2013 |
20130301682 | LIGHT MONITORING SYSTEM WITH ANTENNA DIVERSITY - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving monitor data from a lighting equipment monitor. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. A first signal strength of a signal from the access point received at a first antenna is measured. A second signal strength of the signal from the access point received at a second antenna is measured. One or more antennae are selected to transmit the spread data stream based upon the first signal strength and the second signal strength. The data stream is transmitted using the one or more selected antennae. | 11-14-2013 |
20130301683 | FAULT CIRCUIT INDICATOR SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a fault circuit indicator. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. | 11-14-2013 |
20150208247 | COMBINED UNIQUE GOLD CODE TRANSMISSIONS - Methods, systems and instructions stored on computer-readable media for generating a first data stream and a second data stream. The first data stream is spread using a first gold code unique to a first tag. The second data stream is spread using a second gold code unique to a second tag. The spread first data stream and the spread second data stream are combined into a combined data stream. The combined data stream is transmitted to the first tag and the second tag. | 07-23-2015 |
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20090266874 | POLYGONAL CONTAINER AND BLANK FOR MAKING THE SAME - A blank of sheet material for forming a container is provided. The blank includes a series of four generally rectangular panels connected along a plurality of substantially parallel fold lines. The panels include a first spaced-apart pair of panels and a second spaced-apart pair of panels. Each of the second spaced-apart pair of panels is connected to at least one panel of the first spaced-apart pair of panels. The blank also includes a corner panel extending from each side edge of each panel of the first pair of panels, and a lateral flap extending from each side edge of each panel of the second pair of panels, wherein each lateral flap has free side edges. | 10-29-2009 |
20110204127 | POLYGONAL CONTAINERS HAVING A LOCKING BOTTOM AND BLANKS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A blank of sheet material for forming a polygonal container is provided. The blank includes two end panels, two side panels, and four corner panels connected in series along a plurality of fold lines. The blank further includes a plurality of bottom panels each extending from one panel of the end panels and the side panels. The plurality of bottom panels is configured to define a locking slot and a locking tab that is insertable into the locking slot to form a bottom wall of the container. | 08-25-2011 |
20110204131 | BLANKS AND METHODS FOR FORMING REINFORCED CONTAINERS - A blank of sheet material for forming a container is provided. The blank includes a first reinforcing end panel extending from a first end panel, a first corner post panel extending from a first edge of the first reinforcing end panel, and a first top end panel defined within the first reinforcing end panel. | 08-25-2011 |
20120100977 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FORMING REINFORCED POLYGONAL CONTAINERS FROM BLANKS - A method of forming a container from a blank of sheet material using a machine is provided. The blank includes a bottom panel, two side panels, two end panels, and a reinforcing panel assembly extending from a first side panel. The machine includes a hopper station, a corner post forming station, and a plunger station. The method includes rotating the reinforcing panel assembly upwardly toward the first side panel as the blank is transported from the hopper station to the corner post forming station, forming a corner wall and a reinforcing end tab by folding reinforcing panels about fold lines as the blank is transported through the corner post forming station, rotating the side panels and the end panels to be substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel by directing the blank through the plunger station, and coupling the reinforcing end tab to an end panel to form the container. | 04-26-2012 |
20150273781 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CONTAINER FROM A BLANK OF SHEET MATERIAL - A container formed from a blank sheet of material. The container includes a plurality of panels that are coupled together along substantially parallel fold lines and that include a first major panel and a second major panel. The plurality of panels form a plurality of sides of the container and define a cavity with a bottom and a top. An outer bottom flap is coupled to the first major panel and has a plurality of edges, and an inner bottom flap is coupled to the second major panel. The container also includes a plurality of flanges where each flange is coupled to one edge of the outer bottom flap. When the container is assembled, the inner bottom flap is positioned adjacent to the cavity bottom and the outer bottom flap is positioned adjacent to the inner bottom flap in a face-to-face relationship forming a bottom of the container. Each flange is folded and coupled to an outer surface of one side of the container. | 10-01-2015 |
20150321785 | FOLDED-CAP CONTAINERS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A blank assembly for forming a folded-cap container includes a first blank of sheet material that includes a pair of end panels, a pair of side panels, and a plurality of corner panels connected in series along a plurality of fold lines. Each of the end panels and side panels has a bottom edge that is substantially aligned with the respective bottom edges of the other end panels and side panels. Also, each of the four corner panels has a bottom free edge that is offset towards a central horizontal axis of the first blank from the bottom edges of the end panels and side panels. The blank assembly also includes a second blank of sheet material that includes a top panel and a lifting panel connected by a fold line. The top panel is configured to be coupled adjacent to a top edge of one of the end panels. | 11-12-2015 |