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20130092098 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098311 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 04-25-2013 |
20130180468 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180469 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a TCXO for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 07-18-2013 |
20140075824 | WI-FI ENABLED INSECT TRAPPING APPARATUS - A Wi-Fi enabled flying insect trapping device is provided that is able to wirelessly communicate information to, and receive commands and inquiries from, a remote device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140261235 | INTEGRATED APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMBINE A WIRELESS FENCE COLLAR WITH GPS TRACKING CAPABILITY - An integrated apparatus and method is provided for a collar that is configured to operate as part of a wireless fence system that contains and monitors the location of a dog within containment; area defined by the wireless fence system and further configured to provide GPS tracking capability when the dog has escaped from the containment area As long as the dog remains in the area defined by the wireless fence, the collar operates solely in a wireless fence mode, communicating with the transmitters used as part of the wireless fence system. The OPS tracking function remains “asleep” and is not activated unless and until the dog escapes. Once GPS mode is activated, fence mode is shut down and operation of the GPS enables the dog owner or other individual to receive SMS messages and/or email with information on the dog's location on a smart-phone, tablet or PC. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305383 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311421 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311422 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a component for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318475 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a TCXO for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-30-2014 |
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20120044479 | TERAHERTZ SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A terahertz spectrometer includes: a terahertz-wave emitter and a terahertz receiver elements. The terahertz wave generated by means of generating beat frequency corresponding to the difference between two rapidly tunable continuous wave lasers. Having a difference in time between the interrogating signal and the reference signal at the receiver end side, which corresponds to intermediate frequency (IF), not centered around the baseband, i.e. zero Hertz. The offset step size of the intermediate frequency from zero Hertz is linearly correlated to the position of the interrogated object position. | 02-23-2012 |
20120280352 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE WITH HEAT SPREADER AND METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor structure is provided and a method for manufacturing said structure. The semiconductor structure includes a thin film semiconductor having an active region and placed on a diamond substrate. The thin film semiconductor is preferably directly bonded to the diamond layer, or may be adhered thereto by a dielectric adhesion. | 11-08-2012 |
20130003765 | THERMO-ELECTRIC COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A thermo-electric cooling (TEC) system is presented for cooling of a device, such a laser for example. The TECT system comprises first and second heat pumping assemblies, and a control unit associated at least with said second heat pumping assembly. Each heat pumping assembly has a heat source from which heat is pumped and a heat drain through which pumped heat is dissipated. The at least first and second heat pumping assemblies are arranged in a cascade relationship having at least one thermal interface between the heat source of the second heat pumping assembly and the heat drain of the first heat pumping assembly, the heat source of the first heat pumping assembly being thermally coupled to the electronic device which is to be cooled by evacuating heat therefrom. The control unit is configured and operable to carry out at least one of the following: (i) operating said second heat pumping assembly to provide a desired temperature condition such that temperature of the heat drain of said first heat pumping assembly is either desirably low or by a certain value lower than temperature of the heat source of said first heat pumping assembly; and (ii) operating said second heat pumping assembly to maintain predetermined temperature of said thermal interface. | 01-03-2013 |
20150372448 | THERMO-ELECTRIC COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A thermo-electric cooling (TEC) system is presented for cooling of a device, such a laser for example. The TECT system comprises first and second heat pumping assemblies, and a control unit associated at least with said second heat pumping assembly. Each heat pumping assembly has a heat source from which heat is pumped and a heat drain through which pumped heat is dissipated. The at least first and second heat pumping assemblies are arranged in a cascade relationship having at least one thermal interface between the heat source of the second heat pumping assembly and the heat drain of the first heat pumping assembly, the heat source of the first heat pumping assembly being thermally coupled to the electronic device which is to be cooled by evacuating heat therefrom. The control unit is configured and operable to carry out at least one of the following: (i) operating said second heat pumping assembly to provide a desired temperature condition such that temperature of the heat drain of said first heat pumping assembly is either desirably low or by a certain value lower than temperature of the heat source of said first heat pumping assembly; and (ii) operating said second heat pumping assembly to maintain predetermined temperature of said thermal interface. | 12-24-2015 |
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20140262329 | CONCENTRIC LOW PROFILE CLAMPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND BREAKING THREADED CONNECTIONS - A clamping system for making and breaking threaded connections between a first component and a second component includes a first clamp assembly and a second clamp assembly. The first clamp assembly includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member disposed about an opening in the first clamp assembly. The second clamp assembly includes a third clamp member and a fourth clamp member disposed about an opening in the second clamp assembly. The opening in the second clamp assembly being coaxially aligned with the opening in the first clamp assembly. The first clamp member and the second clamp member are configured to engage the first component. The third clamp member and the fourth clamp member are configured to engage the second component. The first clamp member and the second clamp member are configured to rotate the first component relative to the second component. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262340 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DRILLING FROM UNDERGROUND ACCESS TUNNELS TO DEVELOP SUBTERRANEAN HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS - A method for accessing a hydrocarbon reservoir in a subterranean formation from a subterranean tunnel system includes (a) drilling a first bore between an upper tunnel and a lower tunnel. In addition, the method includes (b) drilling a second bore downward from the lower tunnel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262517 | DRILLING RIG FOR DRILLING FROM UNDERGROUND TUNNELS - A rig for drilling a borehole from an underground tunnel includes a base assembly, a drilling assembly mounted to the base assembly, an upper frame assembly mounted to the drilling assembly above the base assembly, and a support hood coupled to the drilling assembly and positioned above the upper frame assembly. The support hood is configured to bear against a ceiling of the tunnel during drilling operations. | 09-18-2014 |
20150299630 | PHOTOBIOREACTOR FOR LIQUID CULTURES - A bioreactor for culturing cells in a liquid environment is provided that is designed to reduce the chance of contamination, contain the contamination should it occur, and readily clean and sterilize all or part of the bioreactor in response to contamination, or on a schedule. A processor-controlled method of promoting sterility in a bioreactor is also provided. | 10-22-2015 |