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20110313559 | Use Of Printed Circuit Board, Electronic Component, And Semi-Conductor Assembly Equipment For The Assembly Of Razors And Components Thereof - The invention discloses a novel application of standard printed circuit board (PCB) assembly modules, electronic assembly, and/or semiconductor assembly equipment for the assembly of consumer products, such as razor cartridges. In addition, nozzles of the pick/place component placement machine of the present invention may be desirably adapted to operate on type of razor cartridge component (e.g., blade, lubricating strip) disposed on a pallet. The adapted nozzle may include adaptors which may have an elongated portion, an angled portion, a tapered portion, a gripper portion, a curved portion, a rounded portion, a pointed tip, a stamper, a marker, a printer, a guide portion, a spring portion, a moveable leg, or any combination thereof, for operating on a razor cartridge component. | 12-22-2011 |
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20120004948 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING AND OPTIMIZING DISTRIBUTION OF WORK FROM A PLURALITY OF QUEUES - A method and system for analyzing and optimizing the distribution of work from a plurality of queues includes storing historical data in a database. The historical data may include sets of different types of data items, each of the data items having an associated monetary value. The method further includes assigning a relative score to each of the data items within the sets and calculating a cumulative monetary value for each relative score, the cumulative monetary value being the summation of the monetary values for all items having relative scores up to and including the relative score. The method further includes determining the maximum cumulative monetary value calculated and its corresponding relative score. In one embodiment, the corresponding relative score is then used to determine which items to work in a set of queues that has not yet been worked. | 01-05-2012 |
20120101828 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING MULTIVARIATE INFORMATION - Systems and methods for presenting fraud detection information are presented. In one example, a computer system analyzes empirical data to detect potentially fraudulent activity and alerts users of the potentially fraudulent activity via a fraud detection user interface. The fraud detection user interface determines a set of user interface components to suitable to present the potentially fraudulent activity and presents facts associated with the potentially fraudulent activity to a user for further analysis and investigation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101919 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING SUSPECT ACTIVITY WITHIN A TIMELINE - Systems and methods for presenting fraud detection information are presented. In one example, a computer system analyzes empirical data to detect potentially fraudulent activity and alerts users of the potentially fraudulent activity via a fraud detection user interface. The fraud detection user interface determines a set of user interface components to suitable to present the potentially fraudulent activity and presents facts associated with the potentially fraudulent activity to a user for further analysis and investigation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101925 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZING CHECKING ACCOUNT INFORMATION - Systems and methods for presenting fraud detection information are presented. In one example, a computer system analyzes empirical data to detect potentially fraudulent activity and alerts users of the potentially fraudulent activity via a fraud detection user interface. The fraud detection user interface determines a set of user interface components to suitable to present the potentially fraudulent activity and presents facts associated with the potentially fraudulent activity to a user for further analysis and investigation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101926 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING QUASI-PERIODIC ACTIVITY - Systems and methods for presenting fraud detection information are presented. In one example, a computer system analyzes empirical data to detect potentially fraudulent activity and alerts users of the potentially fraudulent activity via a fraud detection user interface. The fraud detection user interface determines a set of user interface components to suitable to present the potentially fraudulent activity and presents facts associated with the potentially fraudulent activity to a user for further analysis and investigation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101927 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING FRAUD DETECTION INFORMATION - Systems and methods for presenting fraud detection information are presented. In one example, a computer system analyzes empirical data to detect potentially fraudulent activity and alerts users of the potentially fraudulent activity via a fraud detection user interface. The fraud detection user interface determines a set of user interface components to suitable to present the potentially fraudulent activity and presents facts associated with the potentially fraudulent activity to a user for further analysis and investigation. | 04-26-2012 |
20130091043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING FRAUD DETECTION INFORMATION - Systems and methods for presenting fraud detection information are presented. In one example, a computer system analyzes empirical data to detect potentially fraudulent activity and alerts users of the potentially fraudulent activity via a fraud detection user interface. The fraud detection user interface determines a set of user interface components to suitable to present the potentially fraudulent activity and presents facts associated with the potentially fraudulent activity to a user for further analysis and investigation. | 04-11-2013 |
20130218630 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING AND OPTIMIZING DISTRIBUTION OF WORK FROM A PLURALITY OF QUEUES - A method and system for analyzing and optimizing the distribution of work from a plurality of queues includes storing historical data in a database. The historical data may include sets of different types of data items, each of the data items having an associated monetary value. The method further includes assigning a relative score to each of the data items within the sets and calculating a cumulative monetary value for each relative score, the cumulative monetary value being the summation of the monetary values for all items having relative scores up to and including the relative score. The method further includes determining the maximum cumulative monetary value calculated and its corresponding relative score. In one embodiment, the corresponding relative score is then used to determine which items to work in a set of queues that has not yet been worked. | 08-22-2013 |
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20130260635 | Flying Toy Figure - A remote controlled flying toy figure has a thrust-powered, weight shifting rudder head. The flying toy figure comprises a head, a body, a propulsion system, and a control system. The head is attached to the body by a flexible support member, making the head securely fixed in flexible relation to the body, thus permitting a yawing motion of the head relative to the body. The propulsion system comprises two independently operable motorized propellers, each of which is attached to opposite ends of a steering bar. The steering bar and head form an integral steering unit. Increasing the thrust from one of the propellers causes the figure to turn in the opposite direction. This increased thrust causes the steering bar to yaw, which moves the center of gravity of the head to the opposite side of the center line of the body, which causes the figure to bank towards the turn. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260636 | Flying Toy Figure - A remote controlled flying toy figure has a thrust-powered, weight shifting rudder head. The flying toy figure comprises a head, a body, a propulsion system, and a control system. The head is attached to the body by a flexible support member, making the head securely fixed in flexible relation to the body, thus permitting a yawing motion of the head relative to the body. The propulsion system comprises two independently operable motorized propellers, each of which is attached to opposite ends of a steering bar. The steering bar and head form an integral steering unit. Increasing the thrust from one of the propellers causes the figure to turn in the opposite direction. This increased thrust causes the steering bar to yaw, which moves the center of gravity of the head to the opposite side of the center line of the body, which causes the figure to bank towards the turn. | 10-03-2013 |
20130288559 | Flying Toy Figure - A remote controlled flying toy figure has a thrust-powered, weight shifting rudder head. The flying toy figure comprises a head, a body, a propulsion system, and a control system. The head is attached to the body by a flexible support member, making the head securely fixed in flexible relation to the body, thus permitting a yawing motion of the head relative to the body. | 10-31-2013 |
20140342632 | Hovering Toy Figure - A remote controlled hovering toy figure having a propulsion system, a control system, a winged body, and a wing actuation assembly. The winged body is mounted to the propulsion system, which is controlled by the control system. The wing actuation assembly is mounted to the winged body, and the wing actuation assembly is powered by the control system. The wing actuation assembly drives the wings in an oscillating flapping motion. The wings comprise apertures permitting air to pass through the wing, thus reducing the aerodynamic effect of the flapping motion. In this manner, the wings produce a softened “bouncing” flight action, thus creating a realistic flight motion. In another embodiment, the propulsion system comprises one or more rotors in a coaxial arrangement, and a rotor mast housing in the shape of a rider riding the hovering toy figure. | 11-20-2014 |
20150196849 | FLYING TOY SPACECRAFT - A flying toy spacecraft having one or more low pressure channels acting as the primary lift mechanism. Each of the low pressure channels has a bottom member, two sidewalls, and an optional top member. The interior of the channel can be fitted with an airfoil or a trailing reflexed edge. In embodiments having two or more low pressure channels, the channels are spaced apart, thereby forming an inverted channel that stabilizes the flying toy spacecraft against undesired yawing motions. | 07-16-2015 |
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20130286639 | FLASHLIGHT BEZEL FOCUS LOCK SYSTEM - Embodiments provide a flashlight with a bezel configured to be moved relative to a body of the flashlight to adjust the focus of the light. A locking assembly may be disposed within the bezel and configured to switch between an unlocked position and a locked position if the bezel is rotated with respect to the body. The locking assembly may include a ring-shaped outer component having first and second curved walls separated by a gap. The locking assembly may further include an inner component coupled with the light assembly, the inner component including a nub configured to be disposed in the gap if the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, and to radially push an outer surface of the outer component against the inner surface of the bezel if the locking assembly is in the locked position. | 10-31-2013 |
20130329408 | THIN PROFILE LENS FOR FLASHLIGHT - The present disclosure relates to a thin-profile lens for shaping a beam of light from a light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED), for example in a flashlight or other lighting unit. In various embodiments, the lens may be combined with an adjustment mechanism for varying the focus of the beam of light, and may be housed in a structure supporting the lens, light source, and adjustment mechanism. In various embodiments, the structure also may include a power source, controls, interconnections, and electronics. In various embodiments, the thin profile of the lens may allow the lens to be used in any of a number of applications, ranging from narrow diameter flashlights to large diameter light sources. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329409 | INTEGRATED OPTIC AND BEZEL FOR FLASHLIGHT - Disclosed in various embodiments are integrated lens and bezel systems for a flashlight or other lighting unit. Various embodiments include a housing, including a bezel portion and a body portion, a lens, wherein the lens and the bezel together comprise a single, continuous component, and a light source disposed within the housing, wherein the light source is configured to interact with the lens to provide a light beam. Some embodiments provide a mechanism for adjusting the relative positions of the light source and lens, for example to allow for focusing of the light beam. In some embodiments, the lens is continuous with just the bezel portion, whereas in other embodiments, the lens, bezel, and all or part of the body portion are formed as a single, unitary component, for instance by injection-molding or co-molding. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329410 | FOCUSING OPTIC FOR FLASHLIGHT - The present disclosure relates to a focusing optic for shaping a beam of light from a light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED), for example in a flashlight or other lighting unit. In various embodiments, the focusing optic includes a central focusing element configured to direct a light beam from an LED in a desired direction; a side wall extending from the central focusing element, wherein the side wall is configured to form a rear void for receiving the LED; and an annular ring portion extending from the side wall and surrounding the central focusing element, wherein the annular ring portion is adapted to reflect light in a desired direction. In some embodiments, the side wall and annular ring portion together define a thickness dimension that varies less than 20% over the lens body. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329411 | TWO PIECE FOCUSING OPTIC FOR FLASHLIGHT - The present disclosure relates to a focusing optic for shaping a beam of light from a light source, such as a light emitting diode (LED), for example in a flashlight or other lighting unit. In various embodiments, the focusing optic includes a central focusing element configured to direct a light beam from an LED in a desired direction; a side wall extending from the central focusing element, wherein the side wall is configured to form a rear void for receiving the LED; and an annular ring portion extending from the side wall and surrounding the central focusing element, wherein the annular ring portion is adapted to reflect light in a desired direction. In some embodiments, the side wall and annular ring portion together define a thickness dimension that varies less than 20% over the lens body. | 12-12-2013 |
20130343042 | RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT - Embodiments are described which provide for a rechargeable battery pack for use in a flashlight. The rechargeable battery pack may include a rechargeable cell, one or more conductive contacts to provide power to a flashlight, and a charging port. The rechargeable battery pack may include these components as a self-contained unit inside a single casing. A flashlight may be configured to accept the rechargeable battery pack in a cavity of the flashlight as well as a non-rechargeable battery pack of a similar profile. Embodiments are also described which provide for a rechargeable pen light with conductive body portions, such that the pen light may be charged through insertion in a charging cover. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 12-26-2013 |
20140035459 | PORTABLE ILLUMINATION DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE DIMMER - Portable illumination devices (e.g., flashlights, headlamps, mobile devices with lights, watches, etc.), assemblies and methods of use are described herein. In various embodiments, a portable illumination device may include a housing, a light source, a Hall Effect sensor, a magnet that is movable relative to the Hall Effect sensor and provides a magnetic field, and a logic contained within the housing. In various embodiments, the logic may be operably coupled to the light source and the Hall Effect sensor. In various embodiments, the logic may be configured to alter a quantity of light emitted by the light source based on data, provided by the Hall Effect sensor, indicative of a spatial relationship between the magnet and the Hall Effect sensor. | 02-06-2014 |