Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080197530 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A THREE DIMENSIONAL EMBLEM - A method for fabricating a three dimensional emblem is disclosed. An indentation is formed in the back surface of a piece of transparent material. Multiple colors are printed to form a pattern or emblem in the indentation. After printing, the indentation is filled with resin to make the back surface of the piece of transparent material flat. A second indentation is then formed in the filled indentation. When the front surface of the transparent material is viewed, the emblem appears as a three dimensional emblem. Since the emblem is under the front surface of the transparent material, the three dimensional emblem is protected and cannot be inadvertently dislodged from the transparent material. | 08-21-2008 |
20080199616 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A THREE DIMENSIONAL EMBLEM - A method for fabricating a three dimensional emblem is disclosed. A pattern is formed in the back surface of a piece of transparent material. Multiple colors are printed to form an emblem in the pattern. After printing, the pattern is filled with resin to make the back surface of the piece of transparent material flat. When the front surface of the transparent material is viewed, the pattern appears as a three dimensional emblem. Since the emblem is under the front surface of the transparent material, the three dimensional emblem is protected and cannot be inadvertently dislodged from the transparent material. | 08-21-2008 |
20080281740 | SECURE CARD WITH STORED BIOMETRIC DATA AND METHOD FOR USING THE SECURE CARD - A secure card comprising biometric data of an individual for identifying or confirming authority of the individual is disclosed. Prior to issuing the secure card a cardholder's biometric data is stored in the secure cards memory. When the secure card is used the cardholder inputs biometric data. This input biometric data is then compared to the biometric data stored in the card. If the input biometric data matches the stored biometric data the identity of the cardholder is confirmed. The secure card also comprises a transparent input area to separate the cardholder from an identity verification machine. | 11-13-2008 |
20090064927 | SINGLE SIDED TREATMENT METHOD AND HOLLOW HOLDING APPARATUS - A method for applying treatment to a single side or surface of an object while preventing other surfaces from being treated and a holder used during the treatment process are disclosed. An object is placed in an opening of the holder. The holder firmly holds the object during the treatment process. The holder comprises a hollow interior so that when the object and holder are dipped into the solution in the tank, air is trapped inside the holder. Air pressure prevents the solution from entering into the hollow interior portion of the holder. In this way, the treatment solution is only applied to the exposed surface of the object and not to the surface in the interior of the holder. | 03-12-2009 |
20100171600 | REMOTE MESSAGING AND SECURITY SYSTEM - A message and security system comprising a visitor message device and a host message device is disclosed. The host message device allows a host to select a message or status which is indicated or displayed on the visitor message device. The messages can be personalized so that a visitor after inputting identification information is given an appropriate message. A lock controller connected to the host message device locks and unlocks entrances. A host remote device remotely controls and communications with the host message device and the visitor message device. | 07-08-2010 |
20110102141 | TAMPER-PROOF SECURE CARD WITH STORED BIOMETRIC DATA AND METHOD FOR USING THE SECURE CARD - A tamper-proof secure card comprising biometric data of an individual for identifying or confirming authority of the individual. Prior to issuing the secure card a cardholder's biometric data is stored in a transparent biometric data section of the secure card. Also, a unique card number is created using a cardholder's biometric data and stored in the card. When the secure card is used the cardholder inputs biometric data. This input biometric data is then compared to the biometric data stored in the card. If the input biometric data matches the stored biometric data the identity of the cardholder is confirmed. If the cardholder's identity has been confirmed the unique card number can be accessed. Without confirmation the unique card number cannot be access. The secure card also comprises a transparent input area to separate the cardholder from an identity verification machine. | 05-05-2011 |
20120001388 | SPHERICAL PUZZLE - A spherical puzzle for learning knowledge about geography is disclosed. The spherical puzzle comprises a sphere and a plurality of puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces can be arranged on the sphere by a user and are held to the sphere by magnetism. The puzzle pieces are formed in the shape of specific land masses and/or water masses. A base is provided for holding the sphere and allows the sphere to be rotated or turned. | 01-05-2012 |
20120001389 | SPHERICAL PUZZLE - A spherical puzzle for learning knowledge about geography is disclosed. The spherical puzzle comprises a plastic sphere and a plurality of plastic puzzle pieces. The plastic puzzle pieces are arranged on the plastic sphere by a user and are held to the sphere by magnetism. The puzzle pieces are formed in the shape of specific land masses. Metal mesh is provided on either the plastic puzzle pieces or the plastic sphere to attract magnets on the puzzle pieces or the plastic sphere. A base is provided for holding the sphere and allows the sphere to be rotated or turned. | 01-05-2012 |
20120171637 | DISPOSABLE HAND-HELD DENTAL TOOL - A hand-held dental tool with a main body, an isolated weight inside the main body, and at least one implement. The at least one implement is partially molded inside the main body leaving part of the implement exposed. A main body cap with threads that mate with threads on the main body is provided to allow the cap to be screwed into the main body and retain the isolated weight inside an unthreaded hollow chamber of the main body. A use indicator indicates that the dental tool has been used once. As a result a patient can determine whether or not the dental tool has been previously used on another patient. The main body, implement, the use indicator, and main body cap are disposed of after a single use and the weight is kept for future use. | 07-05-2012 |
20120182722 | ILLUMINATED VEHICLE EMBLEM - An illuminated emblem comprising a back cover for protection from weather, a top cover attaching to the back cover, at least one light emitting diode (LED) disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover, and at least one light affecting piece attaching to the top cover is disclosed. The top cover comprises a transparent, semi-transparent, translucent, or colored material. The at least one light affecting piece blocks light, colors light, or affects brightness of the light emitted by the at least one LED light source. Various light patterns are created by shapes of the light affecting pieces. Light emitted by the LED light source shines through the top cover and is affected by the composition of the top cover. At the same time, light emitted by the LED light source shines onto the light affecting piece and is affected by the light affecting piece. | 07-19-2012 |
20120209588 | MULTIPLE LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SYSTEM - A multiple language translation system is disclosed. A code stream that is transmitted between users comprises a language code indicating the language used, a sentence code indicating a sentence structure, and at least one word code. The word codes are codes representing a word in the language that the language code represents. Each word code comprises a number code representing a unique word and a grammar code indicating grammatical usage the word. During translation of the code stream, the sentence code is used to format the word codes or the words represented by the word codes in a correct sentence. The code stream is translated by identifying the language code and translating the word codes into a second language. The sentence code is then used to arrange the words of the second language into a grammatically correct sentence. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215345 | HAND-HELD DENTAL TOOL DISPENSING DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE DISPLAY - A dispensing device for dispensing and storing disposable hand-held dental tools is disclosed. The hand-held dental tool dispensing device comprises a product display area for displaying dental tools or pictures of dental tools, product selection switches for selecting a dental tool for purchase, a payment exchange area for receiving payment, and a product retrieval area for retrieving purchased dental tools. The hand-held dental tool dispensing device further comprises a removable display for displaying information such as product information, instructional information, or advertising. The hand-held dental tool dispensing device further comprises an ultraviolet light module for performing sterilization procedures on the hand-held dental tools. | 08-23-2012 |
20120245920 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR MULTIPLE LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SYSTEM - A communication device for a multiple language translation system is disclosed. The communication device allows users to communicate with others using their own preferred language and the communication device provides a translation for each user in their preferred language. The communication device comprises a wireless transceiver for communicating with other users, networks, and the Internet. Operation switches are provided for controlling operation of the communication device. Signal indicators visually show status or conditions. A user hears the translation via an earphone or sees the translation on a display. A remote control allows the communication device to be controlled remotely. | 09-27-2012 |
20120286038 | SANITARY DISPENSING DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE DISPLAY - A sanitary dispensing device for dispensing and storing products is disclosed. The sanitary dispensing device comprises a product display area for displaying products or pictures of products, product selection switches for selecting a product for purchase, a payment exchange area for receiving payment, and a product retrieval area for retrieving purchased products. The sanitary dispensing device further comprises a removable display for displaying information such as product information, instructional information, or dynamic advertising. The sanitary dispensing device further comprises an ultraviolet light module for performing sterilization procedures on the products, product packages, and currency. The sanitary dispensing device further comprises a hands sterilization module for sterilizing a user's hands. | 11-15-2012 |
20120289899 | SELF-LOCKING SINGLE USE SYRINGE - A self-locking single use syringe comprising a plunger arm, plunger tip, syringe body, and locking sleeve is disclosed. The locking sleeve surrounds tip retaining arms of the plunger arm allowing the tip retaining arms to grasp the plunger tip. When the plunger arm is pulled backwards, sleeve flanges of the locking sleeve protrude into a sleeve lock of the syringe body and the locking sleeve is prevented from moving in a forward direction. As the plunger arm is pushed forward, the tip retaining arms are no longer surrounded by the locking sleeve and the tip retaining arms move outwards and release the plunger tip. After the plunger tip has been released from the plunger arm, the plunger tip and the plunger arm cannot be reconnected and the self-locking single use syringe cannot be reused. | 11-15-2012 |
20120305340 | ELEVATOR, FLOOR, AND DOOR ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A secure access system and method is disclosed, the access system utilizing a powered secure card with access rights codes that allows an authorized user to gain access to an elevator, an area behind a door, or a particular floor in a building without requiring the user to retrieve the secure card and physically present the secure card to a sensor. Sensors in the access system communicate with a wireless transceiver in the secure card. Each sensor is capable of reading only the type of access code or codes that the sensor has been authorized for reading. A sequence of sensors for allowing or, denying access to areas or functions for the secure card increases security and prevents illicit copying of the access codes and duplication of the secure card. | 12-06-2012 |
20130030364 | SINGLE USE SYRINGE WITH PLUNGER ARM SAFETY COVER - A single use syringe with plunger arm safety cover comprising a plunger arm, plunger tip, syringe body, and tip retaining sleeve is disclosed. The tip retaining sleeve surrounds tip retaining arms of the plunger tip allowing the tip retaining arms to grasp the plunger arm. After the plunger arm is pulled backwards, sleeve ribs prevent the tip retaining sleeve from moving in a forward direction. As the plunger arm is pushed forward, the tip retaining arms are no longer surrounded by the tip retaining sleeve and the tip retaining arms move outwards and release the plunger tip. After the plunger tip has been released from the plunger arm, the plunger tip and the plunger arm cannot be reconnected and the single use syringe cannot be reused. The plunger arm is removed from the syringe body and locked onto a guide lock and covers the needle tip. | 01-31-2013 |
20130079714 | SINGLE USE SYRINGE - A single use syringe comprising a plunger arm, plunger tip, syringe body, and tip retaining sleeve is disclosed. The tip retaining sleeve surrounds tip retaining arms of the plunger arm allowing the tip retaining arms to grasp the plunger tip. When the plunger arm is pulled backwards, sleeve ribs of the tip retaining sleeve protrude into a sleeve lock of the syringe body and the tip retaining sleeve is prevented from moving in a forward direction. As the plunger arm is pushed forward, the tip retaining arms are no longer surrounded by the tip retaining sleeve and the tip retaining arms move outwards and release the plunger tip. After the plunger tip has been released from the plunger arm, the plunger tip and the plunger arm cannot be reconnected and the single use syringe cannot be reused. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079715 | SINGLE USE SYRINGE WITH LOCKING NEEDLE SAFETY COVER - A single use syringe with locking needle safety cover comprising a plunger arm, plunger tip, syringe body, tip retaining sleeve, and locking needle safety cover is disclosed. The tip retaining arms grasp the plunger tip. After the plunger arm is pulled backwards, sleeve ribs of the tip retaining sleeve prevent the tip retaining sleeve from moving in a forward direction. As the plunger arm is pushed forward, the tip retaining arms are no longer surrounded by the tip retaining sleeve and the tip retaining arms move outwards and release the plunger tip. After the plunger tip has been released from the plunger arm, the plunger tip and the plunger arm cannot be reconnected and the single use syringe with locking needle safety cover cannot be reused. When rotated, the locking needle safety cover traps the injection needle thereby preventing retraction of the locking needle safety cover. | 03-28-2013 |
20130110045 | SINGLE USE INTRAVENOUS THERAPY ADMINISTERING DEVICE WITH NEEDLE SAFETY COVERS | 05-02-2013 |
20130175757 | GEOGRAPHY PUZZLE AND GAME PLATFORM - A geography puzzle and game platform for learning geography and geographical information is disclosed. The geography puzzle and game platform comprises a puzzle base and a plurality of puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces are arranged on the puzzle base by a user and are held to the puzzle base by magnetism. The puzzle pieces are formed in the shape of specific land masses. Metallic material or magnetic material is provided on the puzzle pieces or the puzzle base to allow the puzzle pieces to magnetically attach to puzzle base. A display is provided for displaying puzzle and game information and a speaker is provided for emitting audio information related to the puzzle or game. Each puzzle piece comprises a puzzle piece identification for uniquely identifying the puzzle piece. A plurality of sensors in the puzzle base detects the puzzle piece identification of the puzzle piece. | 07-11-2013 |
20130316301 | DISPOSABLE DENTAL TWEEZERS - A dental tweezers with plastic tweezers main body is disclosed. A weight cavity is disposed on both tweezers arms of the main body. Weight arms of a metal weight are inserted into the weight cavities. A weight seat holds the metal weight in place on the tweezers main body. The metal weight makes the dental tweezers feel heavier and more substantial. After the dental tweezers have been used the metal weight is removed from the main body. The plastic tweezers main body is disposed of and the metal weight is retained for future use in an new plastic tweezers main body. A use indicator of the tweezers main body indicates that the dental tweezers has been used. The use indicator provides easy determination of whether or not the dental tweezers has been previously used. | 11-28-2013 |
20130328265 | PUZZLE AND GAME FLOORING - A puzzle and game flooring is disclosed. The puzzle and game flooring comprises a plurality of flooring tiles and a plurality of puzzle pieces. The flooring tiles interlock to form a flooring for a room. The puzzle pieces are arranged in the flooring tiles by a user to solve puzzles. The puzzle pieces are formed in the shape of specific land masses or pieces of a game board. Each puzzle piece comprises information about the puzzle, the puzzle piece, or the game. Once the puzzle pieces have been arranged to solve a puzzle or create a game board, a plurality of game pieces are used to play a game on top of the puzzle pieces. | 12-12-2013 |
20140160772 | MODULAR LED LAMP STRUCTURE WITH REPLACEABLE MODULES - A LED lamp structure includes a LED emitting module and a radiator module. The radiator module includes a holder with an elastic slice to connect electrically to a driver unit for supplying power. The driver unit may be disposed in the radiator module or within the LED emitting module. Therefore, the structure of the LED lamp is simplified. The modules can be replaced when they break down, without having to discard the whole set of LED lamp, thus eliminating the unnecessary waste, in achieving cost-effectiveness and environment protection. | 06-12-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100001369 | DEVICE LAYOUT FOR GATE LAST PROCESS - A semiconductor device is provided that includes a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, transistors having metal gates formed in the first region, an isolation structure formed in the second region, at least one junction device formed proximate the isolation structure in the second region, and a stopping structure formed overlying the isolation structure in the second region. | 01-07-2010 |
20100052060 | Dummy gate structure for gate last process - A semiconductor device is provided which includes a semiconductor substrate having a first portion and a second portion, transistors formed in the first portion of the substrate, each transistor having a gate structure with a high-k dielectric and a metal gate, a device element formed in the second portion of the substrate, the device element being isolated by an isolation region, and a polishing stopper formed adjacent the isolation region and having a surface that is substantially planar with a surface of the gate structures of the transistors in the first region. | 03-04-2010 |
20100052075 | INTEGRATING A FIRST CONTACT STRUCTURE IN A GATE LAST PROCESS - A semiconductor device is provided which includes a semiconductor substrate, a transistor formed on the substrate, the transistor having a gate stack including a metal gate and high-k gate dielectric and a dual first contact formed on the substrate. The dual first contact includes a first contact feature, a second contact feature overlying the first contact feature, and a metal barrier formed on sidewalls and bottom of the second contact feature, the metal barrier layer coupling the first contact feature to the second contact feature. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065926 | PHOTORESIST ETCH BACK METHOD FOR GATE LAST PROCESS - A method is provided for fabricating a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a substrate including a dummy gate structure formed thereon, removing the dummy gate structure to form a trench, forming a first metal layer over the substrate to fill a portion of the trench, forming a protection layer in a remaining portion of the trench, removing a unprotected portion of the first metal layer, removing the protection layer from the trench, and forming a second metal layer over the substrate to fill the trench. | 03-18-2010 |
20120012948 | METAL GATE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a source and a drain region formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a gate structure disposed on the substrate between the source and drain regions. The gate structure includes an interfacial layer formed over the substrate, a high-k dielectric formed over the interfacial layer, and a metal gate formed over the high-k dielectric that includes a first metal layer and a second metal layer, where the first metal layer is formed on a portion of the sidewalls of the gate structure and where the second metal layer is formed on another portion of the sidewalls of the gate structure. | 01-19-2012 |
20120045889 | INTEGRATING A FIRST CONTACT STRUCTURE IN A GATE LAST PROCESS - A method is provided that includes providing a substrate; forming a transistor in the substrate, the transistor having a dummy gate; forming a dielectric layer over the substrate and transistor; forming a contact feature in the dielectric layer; and after forming the contact feature, replacing the dummy gate of the transistor with a metal gate. An exemplary contact feature is a dual contact. | 02-23-2012 |
20120270379 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A DUMMY GATE STRUCTURE IN A GATE LAST PROCESS - A method of semiconductor device fabrication including forming a plurality of gate structures in a first portion of a substrate, wherein the plurality of gate structures have a first height. A first metal gate structure is formed in a second portion of the substrate, the first metal gate structure being surrounded by an isolation region. A plurality of dummy gate structures is formed in the second portion of the substrate. The plurality of dummy gate structures are configured in a ring formation encircling the metal gate structure and the isolation region. The plurality of dummy structures have a top surface that is substantially planar with the plurality of gate structures and covers at least 5% of a pattern density of the second portion of the substrate. | 10-25-2012 |
20130196496 | Integrating a First Contact Structure in a Gate Last Process - A method is provided that includes providing a substrate; forming a transistor in the substrate, the transistor having a dummy gate; forming a dielectric layer over the substrate and transistor; forming a contact feature in the dielectric layer; and after forming the contact feature, replacing the dummy gate of the transistor with a metal gate. An exemplary contact feature is a dual contact. | 08-01-2013 |
20140131814 | Photo Alignment Mark for a Gate Last Process - A semiconductor device is provided which includes a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, the first and second regions being isolated from each other, a plurality of transistors formed in the first region, an alignment mark formed in the second region, the alignment mark having a plurality of active regions in a first direction, and a dummy gate structure formed over the alignment mark, the dummy gate structure having a plurality of lines in a second direction different from the first direction. | 05-15-2014 |
20140246712 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT METAL GATE STRUCTURE HAVING TAPERED PROFILE - A device having a gate where the profile of the gate provides a first width at a top region and a second width at a bottom region is described. The gate may include tapered sidewalls. The gate may be a metal gate structure. | 09-04-2014 |