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US07807080B2	Offset mold twinning Thermoplastic parts are made of predominantly single unit thickness but with marginal areas of increased thickness by molding two parts in a common mold having overlapping mold portions. Two thicknesses of thermoplastic material are molded together in the areas of increased thickness at opposite ends of the common mold and the parts are separated from one another by trimming such that each part has an area of increased solid wall thickness and an area of reduced thickness.
US07807078B2	Method for producing components A method for producing components including preparing an aqueous suspension of solids including calcium oxide CaO and silicon dioxide SiO2 with a molar ratio of Ca:Si that is between 0.5:1.0 and 2.5:1.0. Nanocrystalline C—S—H phases are produced by grinding the aqueous suspension and keeping its temperature at or below 100° C. The aqueous phase is separated out from the suspension to form a residue containing the nanocrystalline C—S—H phases. The residued is removed and a powdery product is made by drying the residue. A mold is filled with the powdery product and pressure is applied to form the component. The component is removed from the mold.
US07807073B2	Conductor composition, a mounting substrate and a mounting structure utilizing the composition A conductor composition being able to easily secure the conductivity at the same level as an Ag bulk at low temperature process, a mounting substrate utilizing the conductor composition and a mounting structure utilizing the conductor composition are provided. In a mounting structure, wherein one or more electrodes (11) of a mounting substrate (10) and one or more surface mounting components (20) are connected through a conductor composition (30), and one or more surface wirings (14) of the mounting substrate (10), one or more inner-layer wirings (13) and one or more via conductors (12) are formed with the conductor composition, the conductor composition contains conductive particles with electrical conductivity, and the conductive particles are composed of low crystallized Ag fillers with the crystal size of 10 μm or less.
US07807070B2	Formulation and method for depositing a material on a substrate A formulation for depositing a material on a substrate, the formulation comprising the material to be deposited on the substrate dissolved in a solvent system comprising a first solvent component having a relatively high boiling point and which exhibits a relatively low solubility with respect to the material to be deposited, and a second solvent component having a relatively low boiling point and which exhibits a relatively high solubility with respect to the material to be deposited.
US07807068B2	Polymerizable compounds The present invention relates to novel polymerizable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer-stabilized) and PSA (polymer-sustained alignment) type.
US07807065B2	Processing method A processing method for forming a first pattern on a substrate to which a resist is applied includes the steps of pressing an original having a second pattern that has a relief reverse to that of the first pattern, against the resist on the substrate, and irradiating light onto the resist via the original, wherein a size of a concave of the second pattern is greater than a size of a convex of the first pattern corresponding to the concave of the second pattern, and a size of a convex of the second pattern is smaller than a size of a concave of the first pattern corresponding to the convex of the second pattern.
US07807064B2	Halogen-free amorphous carbon mask etch having high selectivity to photoresist In one embodiment of the present invention, a halogen-free plasma etch processes is used to define a feature in a multi-layered masking stack including an amorphous carbon layer. In a particular embodiment, oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), and carbon monoxide (CO) are utilized to etch the amorphous carbon layer to form a mask capable of producing sub-100 nm features in a substrate film having a reduced line edge roughness value. In another embodiment, the present invention employs an O2 plasma pretreatment preceding the halogen-free amorphous carbon etch to first form an oxidized silicon region in a patterned photoresist layer to increase the selectivity of the amorphous carbon etch relative to a patterned photoresist layer containing unoxidized silicon.
US07807063B2	Solid polymer electrolyte composite membrane comprising plasma etched porous support A solid polymer electrolyte composite membrane and method of manufacturing the same. According to one embodiment, the composite membrane comprises a rigid, non-electrically-conducting support, the support preferably being a sheet of polyimide having a thickness of about 7.5 to 15 microns. The support has a plurality of cylindrical pores extending perpendicularly between opposing top and bottom surfaces of the support. The pores, which preferably have a diameter of about 0.1 to 5 microns, are made by plasma etching and preferably are arranged in a defined pattern, for example, with fewer pores located in areas of high membrane stress and more pores located in areas of low membrane stress. The pores are filled with a first solid polymer electrolyte, such as a perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) polymer. A second solid polymer electrolyte, which may be the same as or different than the first solid polymer electrolyte, may be deposited over the top and/or bottom of the first solid polymer electrolyte.
US07807058B2	Method and composition for sorbing toxic substances Toxic substances such as heavy metals are extracted from a medium using a sorbent composition. The sorbent composition is derived by sulfidation of red mud, which contains hydrated ferric oxides derived from the Bayer processing of bauxite ores. Exemplary sulfidizing compounds are H2S, Na2S, K2S, (NH4)2S, and CaSx. The sulfur content typically is from about 0.2 to about 10% above the residual sulfur in the red mud. Sulfidized red mud is an improved sorbent compared to red mud for most of the heavy metals tested (Hg, Cr, Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Se, Th, and U). Unlike red mud, sulfidized red mud does not leach naturally contained metals. Sulfidized red mud also prevents leaching of metals when mixed with red mud. Mixtures of sulfidized red mud and red mud are more effective for sorbing other ions, such as As, Co, Mn, and Sr, than sulfidized red mud alone.
US07807053B2	Water filtration system A filtration system for an aquarium is provided. The filtration system includes a gate chamber with a gate conduit positioned therein that transports unprocessed water from the aquarium. The gate chamber includes filtering media. The filtration system also includes a siphon chamber that is fluidly coupled to the gate chamber. There is a siphon conduit having a siphon conduit inlet at a first elevation within the siphon chamber, a siphon conduit outlet at a second elevation below the first elevation, and a crest at a third elevation above the first and second elevations. The siphon conduit empties into a catch basin, where the processed water is transported back to the aquarium.
US07807049B2	Method and apparatus for recovering oil from oil shale without environmental impacts The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for extracting kerogen oil from oil shale without adverse environmental impacts. A first plasma reactor is employed for creating a syngas from a carbon-based fuel. A turbine uses the syngas to produce electricity after the syngas' sensible heat passes through a heat exchanger to heat recycling gases used to pyrolyze the oil shale. A kiln receives the oil shale and heats the oil shale to a temperature at which hydrocarbons from the oil shale are released and captured. The hydrocarbons are sent to a distillation tower to produce a usable fuel. A second plasma reactor vitrifies the spent shale to produce an environmentally inert byproduct. The second plasma reactor is powered by electricity produced by the syngas turbine. Carbon dioxide generated by the process is captured and stored to prevent its release into the environment.
US07807048B2	Thermal recovery of petroleum crude oil from tar sands and oil shale deposits A tar sand volatilizer system thermally removes petroleum crude oil from tar sands or shale oil. A series of heated augers or thermal screws are used to elevate material temperature gradually using conductive heat transfer. The thermal screws blades and auger case receive a heated fluid. The screws are driven by variable speed drive systems. The unit is sized for any throughput rate desired. Hot clean material discharges into a rotary cooler and re-hydrator unit. The exhaust gases are pulled through a high temperature filter collector for particulate removal. The particulate free petroleum vapor laden hot gas exits the filter house into a multi stage condenser system with water chillers where the vapor temperature is gradually cooled. A microwave upgrader system processes crude oil using catalyst injected microwave technology to produce a diesel like fuel oil in a continuous process stream.
US07807046B2	Systems, methods, and catalysts for producing a crude product Contact of a crude feed with one or more catalysts produces a total product that includes a crude product. The crude feed has a total content of alkali metal, and alkaline-earth metal in metal salts of organic acids of at least 0.00001 grams per gram of crude feed. At least one of the catalysts has a pore size distribution of at least 230 Å. The crude product is a liquid mixture at 25° C. and 0.101 MPa. The crude product has a total content of alkali metal, and alkaline-earth metal in metal salts of organic acids of at most 90% of the total content of alkali metal, and alkaline-earth metal in metal salts of organic acids of the crude feed. One or more other properties of the crude product may be changed by at least 10% relative to the respective properties of the crude feed.
US07807045B2	Layered composition and processes for preparing and using the composition A layered composition which can be used in various processes has been developed. The composition comprises an inner core such as a cordierite core and an outer layer comprising a refractory inorganic oxide, a fibrous component and an inorganic binder. The refractory inorganic oxide layer can be alumina, zirconia, titania, etc. while the fibrous component can be titania fibers, silica fibers, carbon fibers, etc. The inorganic oxide binder can be alumina, silica, zirconia, etc. The layer can also contain catalytic metals such as gold and platinum plus other modifiers. The layered composition is prepared by coating the inner core with a slurry comprising the refractory inorganic oxide, fibrous component, an inorganic binder precursor and an organic binding agent such as polyvinyl alcohol. The composition can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
US07807043B2	Microfluidic test device The present invention provides biosensor test devices for measuring the presence or amount of an analyte in a biological fluid. The devices have a base plate that has an electrode system embedded therein, and a hydrophilic porous material situated on the base plate. A hydrophobic protective layer is situated on the hydrophilic porous material, and a cover is placed on the hydrophobic protective layer to complete the device. Some embodiments also use an insulating layer, which can be situated between the base layer and the hydrophilic porous material. The cover of the device has an opening present therein, situated over the electrodes, so that the electrodes communicate with the exterior of the device through the groove. The insulating layer can also have a groove situated therein, which in one embodiment is placed to align with the groove in the cover. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the devices, and methods of using them.
US07807032B2	Boron separation and recovery A process is provided for separating, concentrating and recovery of boron compound from aqueous solution containing boron, strongly dissociated anions and some cations. The process specifically integrates electrodialysis with ion exchange to selectively separate boron from aqueous solution that contains a wide concentration range of boron, strongly ionised anions such as chloride, nitrate and sulfate, and cations like lithium. The process is adapted for controlling boron concentration in an industrial process, for the recovery or purification of boron and some cations like lithium form aqueous solutions, and for wastewater treatment.
US07807031B2	Disposable test strips with integrated reagent/blood separation layer An improved disposable glucose test strip for use in a test meter of the type which receives a disposable test strip and a sample of blood from a patient and performs an electrochemical analysis is made using a non-conductive integrated reagent/blood separation layer containing a filler, an enzyme effective to oxidize glucose, e.g., glucose oxidase, and a mediator effective to transfer electrons from the enzyme. The integrated layer formulation is printed over a conductive carbon element to form a working electrode. The filler, for example a silica filler, is selected to have a balance of hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity such that one drying it forms a two-dimensional network on the surface of the conductive element. The response of this test strip is essentially temperature independent over relevant temperature ranges and is substantially insensitive to the hematocrit of the patient.
US07807026B2	Discrete anode for cathodic protection of reinforced concrete There is disclosed a cathodic protection system of reinforced concrete structures with discrete anodes obtained starting from a corrugated planar substrate welded to a longitudinal current collector. The anodes of the invention are particularly suitable for being installed rolled in cylinders, with their axis parallel to the current collectors, positioned inside holes made in the concrete of the structure to be protected.
US07807021B2	Compositions and processes to increase pulp yield, reduce extractives, and reduce scaling in a chemical pulping process In general, the present disclosure is directed to compositions and processes to increase pulp yield, reduce extractives, and reduce scaling in a chemical pulping process. In one particular embodiment, for instance, the present disclosure is directed to a composition comprising a surface active agent, an alkaline mixture, at least one polymer, the polymer having a linear backbone segment having two ends, at least one phosphorus component, the phosphorus component chemically linked along the linear backbone segment of the polymer, and at least one end component, the end component chemically linked to one or both ends of the linear backbone segment of the polymer.
US07807014B2	Thermosetting solution composition and prepreg A thermosetting solution composition composed of a biphenyltetracarboxylic acid compound containing a partial lower aliphatic alkyl ester of 2,3,3′,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid and/or a partial lower aliphatic alkyl ester of 2,2′,3,3′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid, an aromatic diamine compound in a molar amount larger than a molar amount of the biphenyltetracarboxylic acid compound, a partial lower aliphatic alkyl ester of 4-(2-phenylethynyl)phthalic acid compound in a molar amount as much as 1.8-2.2 times a molar amount corresponding to a difference between the molar amount of the aromatic diamine compound and the molar amount of the biphenyltetracarboxylic acid compound, and an organic solvent composed of a lower aliphatic alcohol is of value for manufacture of a prepreg.
US07807009B2	Hermetic sealing apparatus and hermetic sealing method using frit An hermetic sealing apparatus is discussed. The apparatus may include one or more of the following a glass mask disposed on an upper surface of a first substrate, a support member disposed on an upper surface of the glass mask, a laser irradiation member positioned spaced on the upper surface of the glass mask, a plurality of lower support members disposed in a contour region of a lower surface of the second substrate, and pressing members disposed on a lower surface of the lower support members.
US07807005B2	Fabrication process for thermoplastic composite parts A fabrication method of forming a thermoplastic composite laminate material with tailored and varying thickness in a continuous process. This process utilizes automated equipment or hand lay-up to collate parts or components into a multi-layer stack. Each stack contains all plies, including ply build-up areas, tacked in the proper location to maintain orientation and location. The consolidation tooling contains all necessary part features and is coordinated to the customized multiple ply stacks to form a single integrated thermoplastic composite laminate potentially having areas of differing thickness from these multiple ply stacks.
US07807003B2	Method and device for filling insulating glass panes with a gas other than air A method for assembling insulating glass panes from two or more glass sheets filled with a gas other than air, two plates facing each other, arranged parallel to each other vertically to inclined with adjustable mutual distance, a horizontal conveyor arranged near the lower edge of the plates, a first sealing device and a second sealing device, positioned at the protruding edges of both the plates or near these edges or between the plates and can extend between the horizontal conveyor and a point lying above the horizontal conveyor, and having means for feeding a gas other than air into a chamber, delimited on both the sides by the two plates and by the two sealing devices. For assembling overlong insulating glass panes, the glass sheets, at one of which a frame-like spacer is attached on both the sides, are positioned between the plates an the plates opposite each other.
US07807001B2	Lamination device method for flexographic plate manufacturing An apparatus and related method for laminating a masking film onto a pre-press flexographic printing plate to place the plate in optical contact with the film by applying a balanced, non-distorting force to the flexographic printing plate and masking film. This method includes laminating the pre-press flexographic printing plate with the film mask by applying an optimized lamination force to achieve optical contact while minimizing lateral film distortion.
US07807000B1	Thermobaric explosives, articles of manufacture, and methods comprising the same A thermobaric explosive composition is provided that includes coated fuel particle, a nitramine, and binder. The coated fuel particles preferably have a magnesium core and an aluminum coating. Upon detonation, the nitramine disperses the coated fuel particles over a blast area during a first overpressure stage. The aluminum coating of the fuel particles has a thickness selected to provide an amount of aluminum that is stoichiometrically less than an amount of ambient-air oxygen available in the blast area for aerobic combustion with the aluminum during the first overpressure stage. Once exposed, the magnesium cores may combust to increase the impulse generated in the first overpressure stage. Also provided are articles of manufacture and related methods.
US07806998B2	Method of manufacturing super formable high strength steel sheet A super formable high strength thin steel sheet suitable for use in various applications, e.g., automobiles, and a method for manufacturing the thin steel sheet. The thin steel sheet has a composition which comprises 0.010 wt % or less of C, 0.02 wt % or less of Si, 1.5 wt % or less of Mn, 0.03-0.15 wt % or less of P, 0.02 wt % or less of S, 0.03-0.40 wt % of Sol. Al, 0.004 wt % or less of N, 0.005-0.040 wt % of Ti, 0.002-0.020 wt % of Nb, one or both of 0.001-0.02 wt % of B and 0.005-0.02 wt % of Mo, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the components P, Mn, Ti, Nb and B satisfy the relationship represented by the following Formulae 1-1 and 1-2, depending on a desired tensile strength: Formula 1-1—tensile strength: 35 kg and 40 kg grades 29.1+89.4P(%)+3.9Mn(%)−133.8Ti(%)+157.5Nb(%)+0.18[B(ppm) or Mo(%)] 15=3544.9 Formula 1-2—tensile strength: 45 kg grade 29.1+98.3P(%)+4.6 Mn(%)86.5Ti(%)62.5Nb(%)+0.21 [B(ppm) or Mo(%)]—4550, the components Ti, N, C and Nb satisfy the relationship represented by the following Formula 2: 0.6≦(1/0.65)(Ti−3.43N)/4C≦3.5, and Formula 3: 0.4≦(1/0.35)(Nb/7.75C)≦2.2.
US07806988B2	Method to address carbon incorporation in an interpoly oxide A method of removing a mask and addressing interfacial carbon chemisbored in a semiconductor wafer starts with placing the semiconductor wafer into a dry strip chamber. The dry stripping process is performed to remove the mask on the semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer is then subjected to a cleaning solution to perform a cleaning process to remove particles on the surface of the semiconductor wafer and to address the interfacial carbon. The cleaning solution being either water containing ozone (O3) and ammonia (NH3), or a solution of hot phosphoric acid (H3PO4).
US07806986B2	Substrate cleaning apparatus and substrate cleaning method using the same Disclosed is a substrate cleaning apparatus including a brush cleaning unit which cleans a substrate by making a roll brush in contact with a surface of the substrate, and a transporting unit which conveys the substrate. The roll brush includes a bristle. At least one of a diameter of the roll brush, stiffness of the bristle, and density of the bristle becomes larger from an end portion of the roll brush to a central portion thereof.
US07806985B2	Vacuum device where power supply mechanism is mounted and power supply method An improvement has been made in contact states between a rotating electrode arranged inside a vacuum chamber and a power supply mechanism which touches the rotating electrode to supply electric power thereto. A vacuum device is provided with a vacuum chamber, a rotating electrode arranged inside and electrically insulated from the vacuum chamber, and a power supply mechanism which touches the rotating electrode to supply electric power thereto, wherein the rotating electrode has an annular shape and horizontally rotates with respect to the center axis of the annular shape, and the power supply mechanism is composed of electrode members, and the electrode member and the rotating electrode come into contact with each other at at least one contact surface.
US07806984B2	Semiconductor or liquid crystal producing device An apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor or liquid crystal has, within a reaction chamber 1 to which a reactive gas is supplied, a ceramic holder 2 having a resistive heating element 7 embedded therein; and further comprises a ceramic cylindrical support member 3 one end of which supports the ceramic holder 2 and the other end of which is fixed to a portion of the reaction chamber 1, and an inert gas supply tube 4 and inert gas evacuation tube 5 each having an opening inside the cylindrical support member 3. It is preferable that the inert gas within the cylindrical support member 3 be maintained at less than 0.1 MPa (one atmosphere). By means of such an arrangement, oxidation and corrosion of electrodes provided on the rear surface of the ceramic holder can be prevented, without an oxidation-resistant seal or corrosion-resistant seal being applied. The semiconductor or liquid crystal manufacturing apparatus also ensures the thermal uniformity in the ceramic holder and eliminates useless power consumption. Moreover, the apparatus size can be reduced, and manufacturing costs can be decreased.
US07806981B2	Method for the treatment of a web-type material in a plasma-assisted process A device for treating a web material in a continuous plasma enhanced process includes a vacuum chamber (1) with device (2) for maintaining a constant reduced pressure within the chamber (1) and, arranged within the chamber (1), a rotating drum (3) for supporting and transporting the web (4), a magnetron device facing the web (4) supported and transported by the drum (3) and a gas supply device for supplying a process gas or process gas mixture to the space (10) between the drum and the magnetron device in which space (10) the plasma is sustained. The magnetron device has a plurality of independent magnetron electrodes (6) with rectangular magnetron faces arranged beside each other in parallel. Each magnetron electrode (6) is individually powered with an alternating voltage by its own power supply (7). The drum (3) is electrically grounded, floating or negatively biased.
US07806974B2	Highly conductive ink composition and method for fabricating a metal conductive pattern A viscosity controllable highly conductive ink composition. The highly conductive ink composition comprises an organic solvent, nanoscale metal particles or metallo-organic decomposition compounds, and a thermally decomposable organic polymer. Specifically, since the thermally decomposable polymer can increase the viscosity of the highly conductive ink composition and be removed by subsequent thermal treatment, so as to decrease the impact on conductivity by organic polymer. Therefore, a viscosity-controllable conductive ink composition is obtained.
US07806965B2	System for separating carbon dioxide from a produced gas with a methanol removal system Produced natural gas containing carbon dioxide is dehydrated and chilled to liquefy the carbon dioxide and then fractionated to produce a waste stream of liquid carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Natural gas liquids may be first separated and removed before fractionation. After fractionation, the waste stream is pressurized and transmitted to a remote injection well for injection either for disposal of the waste stream and preferably to urge hydrocarbons toward the producing well. A hydrocarbon stream proceeds from fractionation to a methanol absorber system which removes carbon dioxide gas. The hydrocarbon stream is thereafter separated into at least hydrocarbon gas, nitrogen and helium. Some of the nitrogen is reintroduced into a fractionation tower to enhance the recovery of hydrocarbons. A methanol recovery system is provided to recover and reuse the methanol. The hydrocarbons are sold as natural gas and the helium is recovered and sold. Excess nitrogen is vented.
US07806956B2	Tuning particulate filter performance through selective plugging and use of multiple particulate filters to reduce emissions and improve thermal robustness Modified exhaust aftertreatment filters for filtering engine exhaust are provided as are methods of design and manufacturing modified exhaust aftertreatment filters. The modified filters are subject to reduced back pressure and reduced thermal gradients experienced during regeneration as compared to unmodified filters. The modified filters include flow-through channels obtained by unplugging channels which normally are plugged in an unmodified filter.
US07806952B2	Apparatus, system, and method for enhancing air purification efficiency Disclosed are apparatus, system, and method for enhancing air purification efficiency regarding a gaseous medium passing through an opening. Included is a high voltage source that creates an effective voltage field across the opening; and at least one charge bleeding element constructed and arranged to maintain an effective voltage field across the opening.
US07806949B2	Low-profile surface mount filter Embodiments of the present invention provide low-profile surface mount filters. One embodiment of the present invention includes a filter housing adapted to mount on a substrate block having a plurality of flow paths and a filter cavity defined therein. The filter cavity is defined to extend in a generally horizontal direction when the low-profile filter is in use. A first flow passage is defined to connect an inlet of the filter housing to a first section of the filter cavity and a second flow passage is defined to connect a second section of the filter cavity to an outlet of the filter housing. A filter assembly is disposed in the filter cavity and sealed to the surface of the filter cavity separating the filter cavity into adjacent sections including the first section of the filter cavity and second section of the filter cavity.
US07806948B2	Filter system for internal combustion engines operated in a contaminated atmosphere A filter system for ambient air to remove airborne particulates in air that is to be used for engine operation. A filter media that is pervious to air and impervious to the particulates may be coupled to a filtered air chamber, which in turn may supply filtered air to the engine's air intake system. In various embodiments, the engine's air intake may be used utilized to draw air through the filter media into the filtered air chamber. An pressurized gas pulsing system may be used to periodically urge reverse airflow through the bag walls to maintain the permeability of the walls to the clean air.
US07806944B2	Fuel compositions comprising tetramethylcyclohexane A fuel composition comprises at least a tetramethylcyclohexane and a fuel component. The tetramethylcyclohexane can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel composition. The fuel composition may further comprise a conventional fuel component selected from a petroleum-based fuel component such as diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline; or a coal-based fuel component. Methods of making and using the fuel composition are also disclosed.
US07806942B2	Method for production of secondary solid state current source Application: in Electric Equipment, Specifically Production of Secondary Solid-State current sources (storage batteries). Nature of the invention: A method for production of a secondary solid-state current source through coating of both sides of solid electrolyte with anodic and cathodic materials with subsequent firing/baking and thermoelectric influence during transmission of electric current and polarization on electrodes below the voltage of electrolyte decomposition, at that both sides of electrolyte are coated with anodic and cathodic electrodes in a form of materials whose composition corresponds to composition of anodic and cathodic materials of completely discharged current source and thermoelectric influence is conduced with alternating current. Technical result: method for production of secondary solid-state current source allows to retain chemical composition of anodic and cathodic materials during firing/baking and to increase quality of agglomeration of anodic, cathodic and electrolytic materials and separation boarders of anode/electrolyte and electrolyte/cathode of the solid-state current source.
US07806941B2	Cosmetic composition comprising at least one organosilicon compound comprising at least one basic function, at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, at least one pigment and at least one volatile solvent The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for treating keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one organosilicon compound chosen from silanes comprising one, two and three silicon atoms, wherein the at least one organosilicon compound also comprises at least one basic chemical function and at least one group chosen from hydroxyl and hydrolysable groups per molecule; at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer; at least one pigment; and at least one volatile solvent. The present disclosure also relates to a process for treating keratin fibers, comprising applying to the keratin fibers the compositions according to the present disclosure.
US07806940B2	Cationic oligomeric azo dyes Disclosed are oligomeric cationic azo dyes of formula (1), their salts, isomers, hydrates and other solvates, wherein n, R1, R2, X, Y− and Z+ are defined in claims and disclosure. Furthermore, the present invention relates to novel cationic oligomeric azo dyes of formula (1), compositions, thereof, especially comprising other dyes, and to application for hair dyeing.
US07806937B2	Tissue engineered female reproductive organs The invention is directed to compositions and methods for reconstructing artificial female reproductive organs. The constructs and methods of the invention can be used for ameliorating congenital malformations and disorders of female reproductive tract using tissue engineered female reproductive organs, such as the uterus, vagina, cervix, and fallopian tubes. These tissue engineered female reproductive organs can be generated by perfusing cultured cell populations derived from cells of the female reproductive tissues, such as uterine, vaginal, cervical, fallopian tube epithelial cells as well as smooth muscle cells.
US07806935B2	Artificial disc prosthesis A visco-elastic motion-limiting artificial intervertebral disc prosthesis is provided that mimics the physiologic function of a normal spinal disc. The disc comprises upper and lower endplates having therewithin channels or openings for optionally receiving one or more motion-limiting members fitted on each end with an enlarged portion. One or more compression stops is provided between the upper and lower endplates. Additionally, an elastomeric cushion is disposed between the endplates and surrounds the motion-limiting members. Also, force transducers and microelectronics can be utilized to provide data to the surgeon or the patient regarding the load state of the disc.
US07806934B2	Radially compressed dehydrated spinal nucleus implants A radially compressed xerogel spinal nucleus implant is manufactured and utilized for implantation into an intervertebral disc space. The implant has an optimized cross-sectional ellipsoid configuration which facilitates insertion of the implant through a minimal incision in the annulus. Radial compression is achieved by exerting substantially equilateral circumferential compression on an object contained within a radially collapsible member for exerting substantially equilateral circumferential compression on the object. Radial compression may also be achieved by exerting substantially equilateral circumferential compression force on a spinal nucleus implant via gas pressure in a sealed chamber.
US07806932B2	Spinal implant A spinal implant may be used to stabilize a portion of a spine. The implant may promote bone growth between adjacent vertebrae that fuses the vertebrae together. An implant may include an opening through a height of a body of the implant. The body of the implant may include curved sides. A top and/or a bottom of the implant may include protrusions that contact and/or engage vertebral surfaces to prevent backout of the implant from the disc space. A variety of instruments may be used to prepare a disc space and insert an implant. The instruments may include, but are not limited to, a distractor, a rasp, and one or more guides. The implant and instruments may be supplied in an instrument kit.
US07806931B2	Ossicle prosthesis with sensitive top plate An ossicle prosthesis includes, at one end, a first fastening element designed as a top plate for mechanical connection with the tympanic membrane, and, at the other end, a second fastening element for mechanical connection with a component or parts of a component of the ossicular chain or with the inner ear, and a connecting element that connects the two fastening elements with each other in a sound-conducting manner; the top plate includes a radially outward annular region, a radially inward attachment region for mechanically attaching the top plate to the connecting element, and several segment elements for radially connecting the annular region with the attachment region, characterized by the fact that the segment elements are geometrically designed such that they locally emulate any localized medial motions made by the tympanic membrane, but they do not transmit the motion to distant regions of the top plate. As a result, a high level of post-operative flexibility and variability of the prosthesis, and higher-quality sound conduction through the prosthesis may be attained in a technically simple, uncomplicated, and cost-favorable manner.
US07806930B2	Device for attachment to a capsule in an eye Devices, systems, and methods useful in treating an eye are provided herein. Certain embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods may be particularly suitable in maintaining separation of an anterior capsule and a posterior capsule of an evacuated lens capsule of an eye. Certain embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods may be particularly suitable for reducing scarring in the visual field of an eye having a capsulorhexis, among other things.
US07806929B2	Intracapsular pseudophakic device Intraocular devices for use in and attached to the natural lens capsule of an eye are provided. The lens capsule may be maintained in a configuration to avoid post-operative changes that are deleterious to vision. Single or dual optic systems are provided, which may be accommodating. Combinations of devices to obtain dual optic systems are disclosed.
US07806928B2	Diagnostic kit to assist with heart valve annulus adjustment A diagnostic device for determining the amount of change required in a coronary sinus to reduce valve regurgitation. The device includes a distal tube having a distal anchor at a distal end portion of the distal tube, a proximal tube having a proximal anchor at a distal end portion of the proximal tube, and an adjustor to move the distal tube relative to the proximal tube. The proximal tube and the distal tube together form a telescoping elongate body adapted to fit within the coronary sinus, and the device includes a scale to measure the movement of the distal anchor relative to the proximal anchor.
US07806925B2	Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent A stent includes a main body of a generally tubular shape for insertion into a lumen of a vessel of a living being. The tubular main body includes a substantially biodegradable matrix having collagen IV and laminin that enclose voids within the matrix. The tubular main body also includes a biodegradable strengthening material in contact with the matrix to strengthen the matrix. The tubular main body is essentially saturated with drugs.
US07806924B2	Implantable structures for local vascular delivery of cladribine in combination with rapamycin for restenosis Medical devices, and in particular implantable structures, may be coated to minimize or substantially eliminate a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. The medical devices may be coated with any number of biocompatible materials. Therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may be mixed with the biocompatible materials and affixed to at least a portion of the medical device. These therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may also further reduce a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. In addition, these therapeutic drugs, agents and/or compounds may be utilized to promote healing, including the formation of blood clots. Also, the devices may be modified to promote endothelialization.
US07806920B2	Sigmoid valve and method for its percutaneous implantation A multi-leaflet valve adapted to serve as a prosthesis for diseased native valve of a mammal is incorporated in self-expandable or inflatable endovascular stents or stents to form a combination which is introduced on a catheter with a guide wire into the circulatory system of the mammal to replace the diseased native valve. Once the combination is at the desired location the stent is caused to expand and affix itself to the patient's vessel wall. The prosthetic valve has the shape of a truncated cone that has an inflow and an outflow orifice with leaflets forming the outflow orifice and forming a plurality of commissures. A first flexible circular support is affixed in a substantially circular fashion around the truncated cone in proximity of the inflow orifice, and a second flexible circular support is affixed at the location of the commissures to form a circle around the truncated cone in proximity of the outflow orifice. The circular supports maintain the shape of the valve during the surgical implantation procedure and thereafter.
US07806919B2	Double-walled stent system A double walled stent system particularly suited for treating abnormalities of the right ventricular outflow tract is disclosed having an exterior stent component and an interior stent component. The exterior stent component is secured to the interior stent component in a non-fixed, sliding relationship. The exterior stent component includes a plurality of longitudinally-extending connectors such as straight or sinusoidal bands. The interior stent component has a generally tubular cylindrical body and is centered within the exterior stent component. The stent system has a contracted delivery configuration and a radially expanded configuration for contacting the vessel wall. When deployed, the longitudinally-extending connectors of the exterior stent component come in contact with the vessel wall and fix the stent system to the treatment site. The interior stent component also radially expands but remains centered inside the exterior component and makes little to no contact with the vessel wall.
US07806913B2	Modular multi-level spine stabilization system and method A multi-level spine stabilization system comprises a plurality of securing members configured for attachment to a plurality of vertebrae. A plurality of adjustable rods segments extend between the plurality of securing members. The adjustable rod comprises a first rod segment that engages a second rod segment in an adjustable relationship. The length of the rod may be adjusted by moving the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment. For example, the first rod segment may be in a slideable relationship with the second rod segment such that sliding the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment results in a change in the length of the rod. In one embodiment, portions of both the first rod segment and the second rod segment are positioned within and secured to the securing member. Advantageously, the multi-level spine stabilization system described herein may be used to center dynamic portions of the rod between securing members.
US07806912B2	Transverse rod connector Embodiments of the present invention are directed to bone alignment rod connectors, and more particularly to traverse rod connectors. In one embodiment, the connector includes a housing having an opening configured to accommodate at least one rod, a setscrew assembly configured to secure the at least one rod when the at least one rod is placed in the opening. The setscrew assembly includes a setscrew and at least one circular/spherical object configured to interact with the setscrew when the setscrew is inserted in the housing. Upon insertion of the setscrew, the at least one spherical object is configured to laterally move towards the at least one rod to secure the at least one rod inside the housing.
US07806910B2	Multi-element biased suture clip A suture clamping system, including a plurality of elements positioned together in a row, wherein at least one of the elements is flexible, the plurality of elements each being dimensioned such that an opening slot is formed through the row of elements when the at least one flexible element is biased into a first position, and wherein a tortuous path is formed through the row of elements when the elements are not biased. A method of clamping a suture pair, including biasing a row of adjacent flexible elements to a first position in which an opening slot is formed there along; receiving the suture pair into the opening slot; and removing the biasing such that the adjacent flexible elements move to positions which hold the suture pair in a tortuous path.
US07806889B2	Method of attaching a hub to a multiple catheter assembly A multiple catheter assembly (100) including a first catheter (110) having a first proximal end region (112), a first distal end region (114) terminating in a first distal tip (116), and an outer surface (120) defining at least a first lumen (122) extending longitudinally therethrough between a first distal and a first proximal opening. The assembly (100) also includes a second catheter (130) having a second proximal end region (132), a second distal end region (134) terminating in a second distal tip (136), and a second outer surface (140) defining at least a second lumen (142) extending longitudinally therethrough between a second distal and a second proximal opening. The first (122) and second (142) lumens are independent from each other for facilitating simultaneous flow in opposite directions. The outer surfaces (120,140) of the first and second catheters are releasably joined for allowing the first and second distal tips (116,136) and first and second proximal end regions (112,132) to be at least partially longitudinally split from each other. A method of inserting the catheter assembly (100) is also provided that includes a method of attaching a hub to the catheter assembly.
US07806887B2	Method of inserting a catheter into a sheath A catheter insertion sheath assembly (100) including a tubular sheath body (106) having a proximal end (102), a distal end (104), and a hollow passage (107) extending between the proximal end and the distal end. A handle portion (110,114) is disposed at the proximal end of the tubular sheath. A clamp (120;300;400) extends from the handle portion for releasably closing the sheath prior to insertion of a catheter thereinto and includes a relatively movable portion (130) or portions (310,310′;410,410′) that is or are movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein, when the clamp is in the open position, fluid may flow through the hollow passage between the proximal end and the distal end and when the clamp is in the closed position, fluid flow is restricted through the hollow passage between the proximal end and the distal end. A method includes inserting a catheter into the sheath upon the clamp's movable portion(s) being moved to an open position.
US07806886B2	Apparatus and method for controlling insulin infusion with state variable feedback An infusion system, which may be a closed loop, or “semi-closed-loop”, infusion system, uses state variable feedback to control the rate at which fluid is infused into a user's body. The closed loop system includes a sensor system, a controller, and a delivery system. The “semi-closed-loop” system further includes prompts that provide indications to the user prior to fluid delivery. The sensor system includes a sensor for monitoring a condition of the user and produces a sensor signal which is representative of the user's condition. The delivery system infuses a fluid into the user at a rate dictated by the commands from the controller. The system may use three state variables, e.g., subcutaneous insulin concentration, plasma insulin concentration, and insulin effect, and corresponding gains, to calculate an additional amount of fluid to be infused with a bolus and to be removed from the basal delivery of the fluid.
US07806883B2	Absorbent articles having a breathable stretch laminate An absorbent article may comprise a topsheet; a backsheet joined with the topsheet; an absorbent core between the topsheet and backsheet; and an elastic element comprising a breathable stretch laminate. The breathable stretch laminate may comprise a first substrate; and an elastic member joined to the first substrate, wherein said elastic member comprises a polyurethane. The breathable stretch laminate may exhibit a MVTR greater than about 300 grams per square meter per 24 hours and a force relaxation of less than about 50% after about 10 hours at 100° F. and 50% elongation.
US07806881B2	Inter-labial pad An inter-labial pad which can flexibly follow-up the fluctuation of pressure exerted on an inter-labial pad in the right-to-left direction caused to the inter-labial pad in a wearing state, in which an inter-labial pad is inserted between the labia of a wearer to be sandwiched by the labia, and the inter-labial pad comprises an absorbent body, the absorbent body is constituted with fibers capable of absorbing a menstrual blood, the direction of the fibers thereof is aligned in the direction along which an inter-labial pressure is caused in a wearing state and, accordingly, the inter-labial pad can be flexibly compressed and recovered, and can follow-up the inter-labial pressure in a wearing state to prevent leakage of menstrual blood or detachment of the inter-labial pad.
US07806877B2	Grippable packet applicator The invention provides an easily gripped, single use or multiple use, packet applicator that contains, protects, dispenses and applies powders, solids, semi-solids, semi-liquids, and liquids. The packet contents, or “payload”, are selected from a wide variety of personal care, domestic, office, commercial, and industrial substances, such as: sunscreen, soap, cosmetics, cosmetics removers, and medicaments for application to epidermis and other body surfaces; detergents, waxes, cleansers, and polishes for application to household surfaces; and lubricants, paints, sensors, and sealants for application to commercial and industrial surfaces. Embodiments of the packet applicator can include a rotatable grip.
US07806876B2	Implantable vascular access device An implantable vascular access device includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, an interior chamber defined therein and a valve positioned between the inlet and the interior chamber. The valve is subcutaneously manipulated between an open position, in which fluid can flow between the inlet and the interior chamber, and a closed position in which the valve occludes the inlet. The device may include any combination of multiple inlets, outlets and/or interior chambers. In the preferred embodiment, the housing includes two separate interior chambers suitable for the inflow and outflow of a typical hemodialysis procedure. A method for accessing a vascular structure is provided which includes the steps of subcutaneously implanting the device connecting one end of a cannula to the outlet of the device and another end of the cannula to a selected vascular structure. The valve of the device is manipulated to permit fluid communication between the inlet of the device and the selected vascular structure. A needle is introduced through the inlet opening to access the selected vascular structure.
US07806874B2	Liquid coinjector A liquid coinjector is provided in which one or more connection ports may be connected to an outlet port and in which a valve body is provided for selecting the connection arrangement, the valve body being movable in an axial direction within a chamber of a main body.
US07806873B2	Intravenous securement device with adhesively interconnected anchoring component and permeable adhesive strip A catheter anchoring assembly includes a permeable adhesive strip, a platform for securing the catheter, and a flowable adhesive layer. The flowable adhesive layer adhesively secures the platform to the adhesive strip. The flowable adhesive is applied to one side of the strip with a skin-contacting adhesive on the opposite side of the strip. The flowable adhesive layer and strip are configured so that the flowable adhesive is spaced from the skin-contacting adhesive or, at the very least, is prevented from penetrating the skin-contacting adhesive. The flowable adhesive layer and strip also permit the assembly to be very flexible and, thus, comfortable for a patient to wear.
US07806868B2	Drug reservoir loading and unloading mechanism for a drug delivery device using a unidirectional rotated shaft A drug reservoir loading and unloading mechanism for drug delivery device using unidirectional rotated lead screw and method thereof are disclosed. The drug reservoir loading/unloading mechanism allows exchanging the drug reservoir quickly with very few steps and with more safety. The invention neither requires rewinding of the drive system either automatically or manually while replacing the drug reservoir nor requires an additional adapter to secure the drug reservoir.
US07806865B1	Pressurized irrigation squeeze band A pressurized infusion device has a flexible band with first and second ends, a curved base, and a bag containing fluid. The bag is located between the flexible band and the curved base. The second end of the flexible band is coupled to a shaft. A motor is also coupled to the shaft. The motor is actuated to turn the shaft and produce tension in the band thereby changing the fluid pressure in the bag.
US07806860B2	Safety syringe with plunger locking means A safety syringe is disclosed. The safety syringe has a retractable needle facility incorporated therein, the syringe comprising a barrel and plunger and needle assembly. The needle is caused to retract into the barrel of the syringe upon completion of injection once it has been used, by means of engagement between the needle assembly and the end of the plunger. Locking means preferably in the form of a locking bush is provided in the body of the syringe to engage the plunger once it is retracted after use, so that the syringe is rendered incapable of being used further.
US07806859B2	Safety lancet for taking blood A safety lancet for taking blood has a hollow barrel with two first slots and two second slots and a detachable needle hub. The needle hub is mounted in the barrel and has a moving base with a needle near a proximal end and a positioning base near a distal end. The positioning base detachably connects to the moving base and has a push button and two stopping resilient elements protruding symmetrically from an outer surface of the positioning base and protruding in the first slots before the push button being pushed and protruding in the second slots after the push button being pushed, so the position base can not move backward. Therefore, medical personnel are able to distinguish easily if the lancet has been used or not.
US07806858B2	Vacuum actuated small volume syringe A retractable safety syringe is provided herein wherein an external vacuum compartment produces a retraction force which urges a piston of a plunger toward a retracted position. The retractable safety syringe may have a needle holder which is removably engageable to a distal portion of a syringe body. When the piston is traversed toward the engaged position, the external variable vacuum compartment produces a retraction force. When the piston is traversed to an engaged position, the piston engages the needle holder and disengages the needle holder from the syringe body. The medical professional may release a thumb pressure on a thumb platform of a plunger. At this point, the retraction force of the external variable vacuum compartment may traverse the piston along with the needle holder and needle toward the retracted position and into the syringe body. An internal variable vacuum compartment may also create a retraction force to assist retraction of the needle holder and needle into the syringe body.
US07806857B2	Methods and apparatus for treating aneurysms and arterio-venous fistulas Methods and apparatus are provided for temporarily excluding an aneurysm or an arterio-venous fistula from a flow path by transluminally disposing a hollow balloon catheter structure within the aneurysm so that its proximal and distal ends extend past the aneurysm while maintaining continuity of the flow path, and then injecting a synthetic molding material or a biological hardening agent into the aneurysm cavity to cause solidification of the volume within the cavity. Once the material within the excluded aneurysm has solidified, the balloon catheter structure is deflated and removed, so that the hardened mass forms a new lining for the organ or vessel, and relieves the weakened tissue of the aneurysm or fistula from further flow-induced stress.
US07806853B2	Array and method for dosing a hormone regulating blood sugar in a patient The invention concerns an array and a method for dosing a hormone regulating the blood glucose, especially insulin, of a diabetic patient. In order to improve the administration of the hormone, the invention provides the following characteristic combination: a first sensor for measuring tissue glucose level; a controller having as an input the measured tissue glucose level from the first sensor, the controller having a control algorithm to determine an amount of hormone to be dosed based upon the measured tissue glucose level; a hormone dosing unit connected to the controller and automatically administering a hormone dose based upon a signal received from the controller; a second sensor for measuring an influencing patient variable; a pilot control device connected to the second sensor, the pilot control device connected to and forming a circuit with the controller, the pilot control device acting on the controller in accordance with the influencing patient variable that is measured by the second sensor, whereby the pilot control device reduces dead time of the controller.
US07806847B2	C-shaped cross section tubular ophthalmic implant for reduction of intraocular pressure in glaucomatous eyes and method of use An implant may be used for implantation into tissue of a body. The implant includes an elongated conduit and a loop. The elongated conduit has an interior passageway for conducting fluid. The loop has an interior circumference with a fluid conducting channel formed therein. The channel is interconnected with the interior passageway for delivery of fluid between the channel and the interior passageway.
US07806841B2	Non-ambulatory thermotherapy device for heat and cold therapy of the foot/ankle complex and hand/wrist complex A non-ambulatory thermotherapy device for contacting and applying hot or cold therapy to a treatment area of a user of the non-ambulatory thermotherapy device. The device has at least one pad made of a pliable single piece of gel material for contacting a part of the user's treatment area and for undergoing selective heating or cooling to specific temperatures to selectively apply hot or cold therapy, respectively, to the part of the user's treatment area. The pad has opposite main surfaces and a plurality of bumps extending from one of the main surfaces for increasing a surface contact between the gel material and irregularly shaped contours of the part of the user's treatment area during application of hot or cold therapy to the part of the user's treatment area.
US07806840B2	Massage device for rubbing, beating and kneading Provided is a motor driven massage device comprising a rubbing mechanism comprising two eccentric rubbing sleeves at both ends of a motor shaft, two housings each for enclosing the rubbing sleeve, and two pairs of upper and lower arms each arm having an extended roller; a beating mechanism comprising two beating sleeves at both ends of a motor shaft, and two links each interconnected the beating sleeve and the housing; an angle adjustment mechanism comprising a rotating rod and a gear based linking assembly interconnected the rotating rod and the rubbing mechanism for adjusting an angle of each roller; and two kneading mechanisms at both sides each disposed proximate the housing and the lower arm and comprising two spaced plates and a drive source between the plates for activating the lower arms.
US07806836B2	Guide wire and implantable electrode line A guide wire for introducing an implantable electrode line, wherein the electrode line is particular a heart electrode line for intracardial sensing of cardiac actionpotentials and/or for electrical stimulation or defibrillation of the heart, and wherein the guide wire is adapted for interlocking with the electrode line, and wherein the guide wire comprises a deformation, in particular curved, wavy, V-shaped, zig-zag, or trapezoidal, enlarging the effective contact diameter of the guide wire to a value corresponding essentially to the inner diameter of a lumen of the electrode line or greater than this.
US07806832B2	False positive reduction in SPO2 atrial fibrillation detection using average heart rate and NIBP The method and system includes detecting atrial fibrillation in a patient by monitoring the blood oxygen saturation level over a period of time. The method and system produces a plethysmographic waveform from the monitored blood oxygen saturation level and analyzes the plethysmographic waveform and detected intervals and determines whether the patient is in atrial fibrillation. The method and system is preferably implemented in a software application and may be configured to report to the user on the current state of atrial fibrillation (AFIB) and a current trend.
US07806828B2	Multiplanar ultrasonic vascular sensor assembly and apparatus for movably affixing a sensor assembly to a body An apparatus is provided for cannulation of blood vessels. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly including two linear transducer arrays oriented perpendicular to each other to form a “T” shape to provide ultrasound images of at least one blood vessel in a portion of a patient's body in two perpendicular planes. The sensor assembly includes a housing having a graphically marked surface to facilitate orientation of the sensor assembly on the patient and guidance of a needle toward a desired target vessel during the cannulation procedure. The housing is configured to engage a frame element having a pair of wings extending laterally therefrom, the wings each bearing a magnet to cooperate with a reference location element secured to a patient's skin and bearing magnetically responsive shims thereon to place, align and secure the sensor assembly to the patient's skin at a desired location.
US07806826B2	Method and apparatus for eliminating abnormal blood flow velocities in a color flow image A method for eliminating abnormal blood flow velocities in an ultrasonic imaging system is provided in present invention. The method comprises: receiving signals of blood flow; pre-processing the received signals to generate velocity signs in real time; obtaining a plurality of the velocity signs in a predefined spatial and temporal order, and performing weighted smoothing on the plurality of the velocity signs; determining the direction of blood flow at the pixel to be confirmed according to result of the weighted smoothing. A module for performing above method and a color flow imaging system with such a module are also provided in present invention. The method and apparatus provided by present invention can judge the practical direction of blood flow intelligently by performing spatial-temporal smoothing only on the signs of blood flow velocities, so that the estimation error caused by the system noise, clutter residue, speckle effect and etc. can be corrected.
US07806825B2	Diagnostic signal processing method and system A signal processing utility is disclosed involving time-to-frequency domain transforms for applications including medical diagnostic signal processing. Such transforms can be used to define a continuous spectral density function or other spectral density function including nonzero values at irregularly spaced frequency intervals. The invention thereby enables more accurate representation of certain real spectra and reduced spectral broadening. The utility also accounts for digitization errors associated with analog-to-digital conversion. The invention has particular advantages with respect to medical contexts where the received signal has a changing spectral content as a result of interaction of an interrogating signal with moving physiological material such as blood flowing through an artery.
US07806823B2	Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus An echo tracking processor unit detects a bone surface section based on an echo signal and tracks a position of the bone surface section. An interpolation line generator unit generates an interpolation line connecting tracking points which represent the tracked bone surface section. A translational displacement corrector unit removes a translational displacement component between an interpolation line corresponding to a time phase of a no-load state stored in a memory and an interpolation line corresponding to a time phase in a loaded state output from the interpolation line generator unit. A strain calculator unit calculates an amount of strain of bone for each time phase and outputs to a characteristic curve generator unit. The characteristic curve generator unit generates a characteristic curve related to the strain of bone based on a load value output from a load measurement device and the amount of strain of bone output from the strain calculator unit.
US07806822B2	Medical system control device A medical system control device comprises a first control unit for controlling at least a power supply to a plurality of devices configuring a medical system, a second control unit, the startup process time of which is longer than the first control unit, for controlling the entire medical system, and a storage unit for storing information at the time of an operation termination process for the medical system, which is performed by the second control unit. The first control unit controls a power supply to a predetermined device among the plurality of devices before the startup process of the second control unit is complete, according to the information stored in the storage unit in response to the power-on of the medical system.
US07806820B2	Automatic balancing device and system for centrifuge rotors An apparatus and method for automatic balancing and inertial damping of vibrations in a rotor are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a rotor drive shaft is adapted to mount a rotor and rotate the rotor. A lower drive shaft connects to a source of rotation. A flexible coupling attaches the rotor drive shaft to the lower drive shaft and transfers a rotational force applied by the source of rotation to the rotor while permitting relative lateral motion between the rotor drive shaft and the lower drive shaft. An inertial coupling is coupled to the rotor drive shaft and provides inertial resistance to the relative lateral motion. A clamping collar is coupled to the inertial coupling to couple the inertial coupling to a chassis and permit the relative lateral motion between the rotor drive shaft and the lower drive shaft.
US07806817B2	Process for making filter tow A process for making a crimped tow of filaments suitable for forming a bale of crimped tow for conversion to cigarette filter rods comprising, presenting an uncrimped tow of filaments in a banded condition, adhesively bonding to the filaments of the banded tow (3), porous particles having absorbent surfaces imparting filtration capacity for tobacco smoke constituents, and crimping the banded tow, wherein the process comprises the steps, of: (i) pre-treating the particles to load them with a material capable of generating a gaseous emission from the particles thus forming pre-treated particles; (ii) applying to the filaments of the banded tow, the pre-treated particles and an adhesive for bonding the particles to the filaments; and subsequently (iii) treating the tow to generate the gaseous emission from the pre-treated particles so as to limit deactivation of the absorbent particle surfaces by the adhesive.
US07806816B2	Assembly for stabilizing seated individuals while exercising or performing sporting or other physical activities An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising or performing various sports or physical activities in a seated position, such as a wheelchair or other support structure. A harness assembly comprises one or more harness structures each removably secured to a predetermined part of the individual's body in a manner which safely stabilizes the individual while the individual is exercising or performing sporting or other physical activities. A restraint assembly comprises a plurality of restraining members interconnected to each of the plurality of the harness structures being used, and to an anchor assembly disposed in underlying supporting relation to the individual and the support structure. The restraint assembly is cooperatively structured with the anchor assembly to maintain any of the harness structures being utilized and the corresponding body portion of the individual in a stable, operative position best suited to effectively and safely perform the intended exercise.
US07806812B2	Foldable exercise device Disclosed is a foldable exercise device comprising a seat with a front and rear portion. The front portion is pivotably attached to at least one support member. The rear portion includes an intermediate pivotably lateral support member attached between first and second vertical support members. Each of the first and second vertical support members includes top and bottom ends. The seat is configured to pivot to at least two positions including an open position and a folded position. A back support is pivotably secured to the intermediate pivotable lateral support member. The back support is configured to pivot to at least two positions including an open position and a folded position. A resistance apparatus is secured between the first and second vertical support members. The resistance apparatus is configured to supply a variable resistive force when at least one connector coupled to the resistance apparatus is pulled by a user.
US07806806B2	Systems and methods for administering an exercise program Systems and methods for facilitating an isometric contraction exercise regimen for many subjects across a network are provided. One or more exercise constraints are developed for a subject as a function of the medical health information of the subject. The subject performs a plurality of isometric contraction exercises using exercise equipment always in the presence of a personal fitness trainer thereby producing an exercise result. The exercise equipment has a strain gauge in order to impose exercise constraints in the one or more exercise constraints. A mandatory recovery period for the subject is then imposed. During this mandatory recovery period, the subject does not perform isometric contraction exercises. These steps are repeated using a new set of one or more exercise constraints that were refined based upon the exercise result of a previous isometric contraction exercise work out session.
US07806805B2	Exercise apparatus with resilient foot support An exerciser including a movable body carriage mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A resilient foot engaging assembly extends from the exerciser frame. The resilient foot engaging assembly is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energy of movement in a first direction and to provide the user with a bouncing movement, which the user may translate into a movement of the movable body carriage in the opposite direction. The resilient foot engaging assembly may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers. The resilient foot engaging assembly includes a unit mounting frame assembly and an independent usable exercising unit, such as an inflated dome or trampoline unit, removably secured thereon. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body carriage and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame. Also disclosed are methods for enabling users to exercise in either one of two different modes.
US07806803B2	Method and system for controlling transmission temperature A method for controlling a transmission in a motor vehicle includes determining a temperature of a fluid in the transmission, determining whether the torque converter lockup clutch is applied, and determining an engine torque of the motor vehicle. Then, the torque converter lockup clutch is applied and the transmission is prohibited from up-shifting if the temperature of the fluid exceeds a threshold, the torque converter lockup clutch is not applied, and the engine torque exceeds a second threshold. Next, a tractive effort of the motor vehicle is determined and the torque converter lockup clutch is deactivated when the temperature of the fluid is less than a third threshold, the tractive effort is less than a fourth threshold, or the engine torque is less than the second threshold.
US07806801B2	Drivetrain and associated operating method A drivetrain of a motor vehicle has an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, a transmission, and a torque converter with a converter bypass clutch. The drivetrain is controlled such that, during an electric operating mode in which the internal combustion engine is deactivated and the electric motor is activated, and/or during a recuperation operating mode in which the internal combustion engine is deactivated and the electric motor is operated as a generator, the converter bypass clutch is permanently closed, at least between shift processes of the transmission, in order to bypass the torque converter.
US07806798B2	Internal transmission hub assembly A multi-speed internal bicycle hub transmission assembly includes a hub axle, a driver, a hub shell, a power transmission mechanism and a shift control mechanism. The driver and the hub shell are rotatably supported to the hub axle. The power transmission mechanism is disposed between the driver and the hub shell for transmitting rotational power from the driver to the hub shell. The shift control mechanism includes a shift controller and a positioner. The shift controller is movable in rotational directions relative to the hub axle to a plurality of orientations. Each orientation of the shift controller corresponds to selection of a corresponding one of plurality of power transmission paths of the power transmission mechanism. The positioner is non-movable in the rotational direction relative to the hub axle and is biased into contact with the shift controller.
US07806792B2	Auxiliary bicycle shifting component A front derailleur is provided with an auxiliary bicycle shifting component to minimize reduction in downshifting performance when a chain is located on a chain-entry side of a chain guide. The auxiliary bicycle shifting component basically has a fixed part and a chain contact part. The fixed part is used to fix the chain contact part on the chain guide. The chain contact part is disposed on the chain-entry side of an outer plate of a chain guide of the front derailleur, and is configured and arranged to contact with a chain.
US07806788B1	Pitching machine A pitching machine contains a pitching arm that vertically rotates at a speed of about 5 to 15 rpm, picks up a ball from the ball cradle at a pick-up point in its rotation, and then releases the ball at a release point in its rotation to provide a first velocity component to the ball. The pitching machine also contains a wheel that vertically rotates at a speed of about 300 to 3000 rpm. The wheel is positioned at the release point of the pitching arm to provide a second velocity component to the ball and to pitch the ball at an initial launch angle.
US07806786B2	Golf tee height stopper A golf tee stopper having a center aperture of material and design so as to slide over a golf tee while creating enough friction with the tee to act as a stop against the ground when teeing a golf ball using the method as described herein and providing the capability to repeatedly insert a golf tee to essentially the same depth to thereby allow the golf tee to hold a golf ball at a height preferred by a user. A set of calibration indicia on the golf tee stopper can be used to mark a golf tee in a manner that assists in the repeatable placement of the golf tee at a substantially consistent height.
US07806784B2	Golf ball The present invention relates to a golf ball having a solid core of at least one layer, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a paint film on a surface of the cover, wherein at least one cover layer and/or the paint film includes a luster pigment composed of metal oxide-coated alumina flakes. This golf ball has a high commercial value because of its visual impact and high quality feel, and because it achieves a bright, color-saturated effect without the yellow cast typical of conventional golf ball surfaces.
US07806778B2	Golf putter The invention relates to a putter head for a golf putter and to a golf putter that includes the putter head and a putter shaft secured to the putter head. The putter head includes a first head part, that defines the striking face of the putter, and a second head part that is located operatively rearwardly of the first head part and that is displaceable on guide rods with respect to the first head part along a line extending substantially perpendicularly to the striking face defined by the first head part. Securing screws displaceable within the second head part can engage the respective guide rods for securing the location of the head parts with respect to one another. A shaft securing formation is associated with the first head part and permits securing of a putter shaft to the putter head in different angular configurations with respect thereto.
US07806777B2	Automatically adapting virtual equipment model Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for determining a user skill level for user interaction with virtual equipment in an interactive computer game. The virtual equipment is capable of being manipulated through user interaction with an associated representation. Automatically adapting a virtual equipment model associated with the virtual equipment to reflect the determined user skill level. The virtual equipment model governs how the virtual equipment behaves in response to user interaction with the representation.
US07806773B2	Drive shaft and constant velocity joint for it A drive shaft, in particular a longitudinal shaft for a motor vehicle, includes at least one hollow shaft cross-section and at least one homocinetic joint whose external hub is connected to the hollow shaft cross-section. The homocinetic joint is sealed off from the hollow shaft section by a lid, the lid and the hollow shaft section being configured and disposed so that the inner hub of the homocinetic joint does not penetrate significantly into the hollow shaft section as a result of an axial force that act on it, such as an axial force resulting from an accident.
US07806772B2	Homokinetic displacement joint A homokinetic displacement joint for longitudinal shafts of motor vehicles, has an outer and inner joint body having ball raceways, a cage between the joint bodies, and balls provided in the individual pairs of ball raceways. The balls are guided in the cage and the ball raceways are provided in alternating sequence, alternately rising to the right and left, to form slanted, spatially arranged ball raceways in the assembled state of the joint bodies. The individual ball raceways possess a track slant angle β 8 and an incline angle β′ 9 that are determined, relative to one another, by the ratio β:β′=5:3.
US07806771B2	Torque transmitting belt for flexible couplings A flexible solid plastic torque transmitting insert component having a plurality of exterior lobes and a plurality of interior lobes, each exterior lobe having a selected first width and first and second flat sides, the distance between the respective ends of the flat sides of each exterior lobe defining the first width, each exterior lobe further having a perimeter comprising the first flat side leading into a first radiused corner, the second flat side leading into a second radiused corner, the radiused corners being connected by a central circumferentially disposed segment; and each interior lobe having a selected second width and third and fourth flat sides, the distance between the respective ends of the flat sides of each interior lobe defining the second width; the third flat side leading into a third radiused corner, the fourth flat side leading into a fourth radiused corner, the third and fourth radiused corners being interconnected by a central circumferentially disposed segment.
US07806768B2	Game system and method for controlling game system, game server device therefor, and game device therefor A game server device (3) stores message information representing contents of a message sent by a player and a card ID identifying each of a plurality of players in association with each other. Each of plural game devices (1) reads from a card (2) a card ID for transmission to the game server device (3), receives individual information corresponding to the card ID for storage, and transmits the individual information to an opponent participant's game device (1) so that the information is stored therein. Each game device (1), in a case in which an event is detected, displays a message represented by individual information that has been stored and requests an opponent participant's game device (1) to display the message. Furthermore, each game device (1), in a case in which the display of a message is requested from an opponent participant's game device (1), displays a message represented by individual information that has been stored.
US07806765B2	Game system including slot machines and game control method thereof A game system of the present invention comprises: a second game machine for executing a second game which is different from a basic game played in a slot machine; a plurality of second game terminals, having a bet input device with which a bet on a second game player is to be inputted, and a bet controller for issuing a bet signal in accordance with the second game bet when the second game bet is inputted; a slot machine, having a game controller programmed so as to execute the basic game and also programmed so as to enable play of the second game executed on the second game machine when a prescribed second game start condition is established in the basic game, and a command input device to which a command is to be inputted concerning acceptance or refusal of the second game bet on the second game player from a player other than the second game player, the game controller issuing a command signal in accordance with the command when the command is inputted; and a central controller for determining a payout value to each of the second game terminals based upon the bet signal, the command signal and a result of the second game.
US07806762B2	Bingo prize mapping system with prize promotion A promotion index value is produced for a player in a bingo game. This promotion index value is then used in assigning a prize to the player for their participation in the bingo game. In one embodiment, a particular bingo pattern achieved in a bingo game is associated with an initial index value. The promotion index value is then produced and added to the initial index value to produce a final index value. This final index value is then used to look up an associated bingo game prize which is assigned to the player.
US07806758B2	Video game including child character generation using combination of parent character attributes The disclosure provides novel video game methods and systems. The disclosure provides a video game in which a new character can be created using attributes from multiple parent characters. Each character may contribute genetic material in the form of character attributes, which are then passed on to a child character.
US07806757B2	Dual sided belted unloader An unloader for an agricultural harvester includes a telescopic belted conveyor that can be extended to opposite sides of the harvester. The conveyor can be operated at any selected elevation between a minimum elevation and a maximum elevation and at any extended length between a minimum extended length and a maximum extended length for the conveyor.
US07806751B2	Method of manufacturing disk substrate A method of manufacturing a disk substrate includes a disk substrate forming step of forming a disk substrate; and an outer chamfering step of chamfering an outer edge of the disk substrate. The outer chamfering step includes chamfering the outer edge by bringing an end surface of a cylindrical-shaped outer chamfering grindstone having a hollow portion on its end into contact with the outer edge such that the hollow portion faces the outer edge while rotating each of the outer chamfering grindstone and the disk substrate.
US07806750B2	Apparatus and method for cutting using a liquid fluid jet An apparatus and method for cutting a material using a water jet. A central shaft is mounted so as to extend outward from a material to be cut. A support member is mounted on the central shaft so as to extend transversely therefrom. At least one water jet cutting head is mounted on the support member so as to be translatable therealong. In addition, the at least one water jet cutting head is mounted so as to be rotatable about the central shaft. By controlling the translatory and rotational motion of the at least one water jet cutting head (for example, using computer numerical control or other computer control), a desired cut pattern can be followed with respect to the material being cut.
US07806744B2	Display panel and method for fabricating the same The display panel of this invention includes a pair of glass substrates each with a thickness not less than 0.15 mm and not more than 0.3 mm and a sealing material for bonding the pair of glass substrates to each other. A resin layer is formed on the outer face of at least one of the pair of glass substrates.
US07806742B2	Optically treated organic light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing an organic light emitting device, whereby a first electrode is formed on a substrate, at least one organic thin film is formed on the first electrode, the organic thin film is optically treated, and a second electrode is formed on the organic thin film. The method can provide an organic light emitting device with an organic thin film having a stable surface morphology and increased durability.
US07806738B2	Power source terminal structure A power source terminal structure includes an insertion terminal and a docking terminal. The insertion terminal has a main body and a contacting portion. The contacting portion is formed by extending from one end of the main body. The contacting portion is provided with a first protrusion. The docking terminal has a base and two elastic arms. The two elastic arms clamp the main body. The base is provided with a second protrusion opposite perpendicular to the first protrusion. The second protrusion contacts the first protrusion. Via this arrangement, the contact area between the insertion terminal and the docking terminal can be increased, and the reliability of the connector for transmitting the electric current and signals can be increased. Thus, the electric current is more stable.
US07806733B2	SATA data connector A SATA data connector is provided with a power supply circuit. The SATA data connector comprises a male data connector and a female data connector. The male and female data connectors includes a signal interface having seven data connection pins. The male and female data connection pins each consist of four data pins, a power supplying pin or power receiving pin, and two ground pins, wherein the power supplying pin connects with a power line of a circuit board. Mating the female data connector to the male data connector causes an operating power to be supplied from the power line of the circuit board to an applied device connected to the female data connector such that the SATA data connector can work without an external SATA power cable.
US07806728B2	Electrical connector with crimp contact An electrical connector is offered which has a crimp contact connected with a connector cable, the crimp contact being held in position to a connector housing without rattling. The crimp contact has sidewall surfaces of U-shaped cross section. The sidewall surfaces are located on opposite sides. The sidewall surfaces have outwardly facing engagement protrusions. The connector housing has a connector body and a disengagement-preventing cover for closing a top portion of the connector body to prevent the crimp contact from coming off upward after the crimp contact has been mounted in the connector body. The connector body has engagement portions in which the protrusions of the crimp contact are inserted and received perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the connector cable. The protrusions are engaged in the engagement portions. The disengagement-preventing cover is mounted to the connector body via a hinge such that the cover can be opened and closed.
US07806724B2	Coaxial connector for cable with a solid outer conductor A coaxial connector with a connector body is provided with a connector body bore. A grip ring is retained within the connector body bore, and an outer diameter of the grip ring abuts an annular wedge surface provided with a taper between a maximum diameter proximate the connector end and a minimum diameter proximate the cable end. The wedge surface may be provided directly on the connector body bore sidewall or alternatively on an inner diameter of a clamp ring coupled to the cable end of the connector body. An inner diameter of the grip ring is provided with a grip surface. A spring contact is retained within the connector body bore. The grip surface and an inner diameter of the spring contact are dimensioned to receive the outer conductor from the cable end there through and to then couple with an outer diameter of the outer conductor.
US07806722B2	Cable assembly with grounding pieces A cable assembly comprises a housing defining a first cavity, a second cavity and at least one third cavity extending rearwardly from a front surface thereof, each third cavity communicated with the first cavity or the second cavity. At least one first and second electrical connector are respectively received into the first and second cavity, each first and second electrical connector defines a metallic shell thereof. At least one first cable and second cable electrically are respectively connected with the first and second electrical connector. At least one plastic piece assembled with at least one grounding piece is received into each third cavity, the grounding piece contact with the metallic shell of the first or second electrical connector. A shielding member is assembled to the housing and contacted with the grounding piece.
US07806719B2	Module having terminals for actuators and/or sensors A module having terminals for actuators and sensors includes a lower portion having at least one recess configured to receive a shape-coded ribbon cable, and an upper housing portion configured to receive a circuit board and to be disposed on the lower portion via a fastening device. The module further including a guidance device configured to cooperate with the first and second longitudinal sides of the upper housing portion so that the upper housing portion is guidable into an initial fastening position. Further, at least one of the upper housing portion and the lower portion include a contact device having at least one contact pin configured to at least partially penetrate the shape-coded ribbon cable when the shape-coded ribbon cable is received in the at least one recess so as to contact with the plurality of conductors when the upper housing portion is fastened to the lower portion.
US07806712B2	Electric compressor An electric compressor having a compression mechanism, an electric motor for driving the compression mechanism, and a housing for containing the compression mechanism and the electric motor. An opening formed in the housing is closed with a lid member to which a sealed terminal is attached, and an electroconductive pin of the sealed terminal is fitted into a socket connected to a lead wire of the electric motor. The socket is embedded in an insulative member, and the electroconductive pin of the sealed terminal is inserted into a hole formed in the insulative member and is fitted into the socket. An insulation section that surrounds the base portion of the electroconductive pin and the insulative member hold a ring member that is formed from an insulative elastic material and surrounds the electroconductive pin, and this portion held is sealed and insulated by elastic deformation of the ring member. Injection and curing of resin for insulation, which have been carried out for a conventional structure, are not necessary, so that the electric compressor has high assembling efficiency and whose sealed terminal can be reused.
US07806711B2	Electrical connector An electrically conductive fork includes first and second arm members each having an electrical contact and a pivot portion, the pivot portion configured to receive a portion of a rod, where the first and second arm members are configured to pivot around the rod, and a connector mechanically connecting the first and second arm members in fixed relation to each other prior to insertion of a busbar between the electrical contacts, where the connector is configured to yield to a force imparted on the connector and allow the first and second arm members to pivot around the rod in response to insertion of the busbar between the electrical contacts, and the insertion of the bus bar causes the electrical contacts to separate and pivot the first and second arm members around the rod and impart the force on the connector.
US07806707B1	Socket protection cover structure A socket protection cover structure includes a socket body having a socket panel disposed thereon, the socket panel is disposed with two holes corresponding to each other for a sliding slot and a plurality of positioning holes to be disposed therebetween; a sliding cover having a pivot inserted through the sliding slot of the socket panel for the sliding cover to move on the socket panel; therefore an operator can use the sliding cover to expose or enclose the hole on the socket panel to enhance safety use of electricity.
US07806706B2	Plug locking assembly and system A system comprises a plug locking assembly and a key. The plug locking assembly comprises a cover for receiving and holding a plug comprising a latch and a latch support surface positionable under the latch. A rotatable cam comprising a stop surface and a slot may carry the latch support surface and may interact with a cam latch comprising an arm. The arm is alternately positionable to abut the stop surface and to lie within the slot. The key may comprise a shaft, a key tab and a limit tab. The key mates with a key receiving member associated with the cover. The limit tab is positioned on a top surface of the shaft and helps prevent over-rotation of the latch support member.
US07806705B2	Slide flash memory devices A portable USB device with an improved configuration is described herein. According to one embodiment, a portable USB device includes a core unit having a USB plug connector coupled to one or more flash memory devices and a flash controller disposed therein, where the flash controller is capable of exchanging data with a host via the USB plug connector using a bulk-only-transfer protocol. The portable USB device further includes a housing for enclosing the core unit, including a front end opening to allow the USB plug connector to be deployed. The portable USB device further includes a core unit carrier for carrying the core unit for deploying and retracting the core unit, including a slide button to allow a finger of a user to slide the USB plug connector of the core unit in and out of the housing via the front end opening of the housing.
US07806702B2	Connector for an electric device such as a board A board connector (10) has a housing (20) with a terminal holding portion (40) for holding terminals (30) in forward and backward directions and a receptacle extends forward from the terminal holding portion (40). Mount grooves (60) are formed in side walls (52) of the receptacle (50). Board fixing portions (70) are held in the mount grooves (60) within the thickness range of the side walls and are soldered to the upper surface of a printed board (P). Mounting portions (54) are formed in the side walls (52) and have open front ends. Restricting members (80) are formed separately from the mating connector and mountable within the thickness range of the side walls (52) forward of the board fixing portions (70). One end of each restricting member (54) engages lower surfaces (54A) of the mounting portions (54) and the other end engages the lower surface of the printed board (P).
US07806700B2	Area array adapter An adaptor for connecting ball grid array components to a circuit board with a leaded grid array joint, utilizing electric leads which can connect to a ball grid array on one end and a leaded grid array pad pattern on the opposite end.
US07806698B2	Edge card connector assembly with high-speed terminals A surface mount connector for high speed data transfer application has an insulative housing with a vertically-oriented circuit card-receiving slot disposed along a front face thereof. A plurality of conductive terminals are supported by the housing so that contact portions of the terminals extend into the card slot. The terminals are formed with a thin configuration to reduce the overall capacitance of the terminals as a group as a means of regulating the impedance thereof. The terminals are supported on opposing sidewalls of the connector housing and each of the terminals includes a tail portion, a contact portion and a retention portion that engages the connector housing so that the contact portions are cantilevered in their extent within the housing.
US07806697B2	Method and apparatus for damping vibrations in a motion simulation platform A multiple degree-of-freedom motion simulator assembly comprises a fixed base, a displaceable simulator platform, and a plurality of linear actuators having upper ends thereof interconnected with the platform and lower ends thereof interconnected with the fixed base. A vibration damping unit is disposed between at least one of each of the upper ends and the platform and each of the lower ends and the fixed base. The damping units include at least a first resilient member preloaded and mounted to a major surface of a plate of the damping unit engaged to one of the ends of the linear actuator. The first resilient member provides vibration absorption such as to damp vibrations transmitted from the plate to the platform or base in at least a direction substantially perpendicular to the major surface.
US07806696B2	Interface device and method for interfacing instruments to medical procedure simulation systems An interface device and method for interfacing instruments to a medical procedure simulation system serve to interface peripherals in the form of mock medical instruments to the medical procedure simulation system computer to enable simulation of medical procedures. The interface device includes a housing having a mock bodily region of interest to facilitate insertion of a mock instrument, such as an endoscope tube, into the interface device. The mock bodily region of interest may be pivotable to simulate various patient orientations. The instrument is engaged by a capture mechanism in order to measure rotational and translational motion of the instrument. An actuator is disposed within the interface device to provide force feedback to the instrument. The measured motion is provided to the computer system to reflect instrument motion on the display during the simulation. Alternatively, the interface device may be configured to accommodate instrument assemblies having a plurality of nested instruments (e.g., sheath, catheter and wire), whereby the interface device individually grasps, measures manipulation of and provides force feedback to the nested instruments. In addition, the interface device may be configured to simultaneously accommodate a plurality of independently inserted instruments.
US07806692B2	Implant abutment clips An abutment clip for use in a dental implant system for orienting an abutment relative to features on a patient's teeth and jawbone so that a prosthesis, which is attachable to the abutment, will be correctly oriented. The abutment clip comprises a housing that includes a chamber sized to receive the abutment therein. The housing has at least one position indicator provided at one end thereof. The dentist engages the abutment clip over the abutment when it is still attached to a manufacturer's plaster model. He notes the position of the indicator on the housing in reference to features on the model and then detaches the abutment clip, abutment and abutment screw as a unit from the model. The combined abutment clip, abutment and screw are then positioned on an implant post in the patient's jaw bone and the position indicator is used to verify the orientation of the abutment before it is secured to the implant post.
US07806690B2	Endodontic instrument for performing root canal therapy An endodontic instrument adapted for use in performing root canal therapy. The instrument includes a holder with a grip sized to be gripped by a hand of a user. An arm extends from the grip and has a length sufficient to permit a free end portion to reach into a patient's mouth while the grip remains outside the mouth. An elongate rod with a working portion having cutting portions thereon extends along the length of the arm of the holder such that a proximal end of the rod is adjacent the grip of the holder and the distal end of the rod with the working portion thereon extends from the free end portion of the arm, such that the working portion may be used to treat a root canal in a patient's mouth by a dentist manipulating the holder outside the mouth of the patient.
US07806689B2	Disposable dental prophylaxis instrument capable of discharging dentifrice material The present invention relates to a disposable dental instrument used by dental professionals to polish a patient's teeth. The dental instrument can be connected to a hand motor used to rotate a prophy cup with a plurality of grinding wings that rub against the patient's teeth as a predetermined amount of tooth cleaning fluid is discharged directly on the patient's teeth through a drain hole within the prophy cup. The tooth cleaning fluid is discharged from a tube that is assembled in a tube room of the dental instrument. The tube is a flexible bladder similar in function and form to a tube of toothpaste. The tube is made of a flexible polymer material that allows it to be squeezed when pressure is applied to it. A roller is assembled within the tube room and on top of the tube. As the roller is pushed forward with a finger, the tube is squeezed to discharge the tooth cleaning fluid directly on the patient's teeth.
US07806686B2	Anchor apparatus and method for orthodontic appliances An apparatus and method for anchoring orthodontic appliances or the like in the mouth wherein anchor screws of different constructions are installed in the bone in different areas of the mouth to insure adequate bone contact and retention. Each of the anchor screws has a threaded portion and a washer portion at the outer end of the threaded portion which is of sufficient width to engage the adjacent exterior bone surface when the threaded portion is installed in the bone to provide lateral support for the threaded portion. In some cases, the threaded portion is provided with threads of different sizes and the washer portion is provided with an exterior thread for cutting through gum tissue to enable the washer portion to engage the underlying adjacent exterior bone surface when the threaded portion is installed in the bone. Each anchor screw is provided with a lateral bore at the outer end thereof for receiving a ligature or the like therethrough to prevent the anchor screw from falling in the mouth.
US07806685B1	Dental implant apparatus and method utilizing a base directly attached to the bone in a jaw A dental implant system in one embodiment is constructed of a base member that is to be embedded within a patient's jawbone. This base member has a central opening that tapers inward from a top surface to a bottom surface. The system also includes an implant screw haying a head and a threaded end which passes through the central opening of the base member and into the patient's jawbone. The head has a tapered section to seat within the tapered opening of the base member. In this way, the base member is secured to the jawbone while the base member is embedded within the patient's jawbone. A crown is provided to be coupled to the implant screw.
US07806684B2	Method of semiconductor process and semiconductor apparatus system A method of a semiconductor process is provided. The semiconductor process at least includes a first high temperature furnace process and a second high temperature furnace process. In the method, the first high temperature furnace process is performed on a first wafer boat carrying at least a wafer. Then, the second high temperature furnace process is performed on a second wafer boat carrying at least the same wafer. In addition, before the second high temperature furnace process is implemented, a moving step is performed, such that a relative position of the wafer in the first wafer boat is different from that of the wafer in the second wafer boat.
US07806683B2	Safety valve supply circuit for the ignition of a gas burner A safety valve supply circuit for the ignition of a gas burner is disclosed. Said safety valve is directly supplied by a flame-detecting thermocouple, and said supply circuit comprises a supply capacitor that is charged from an alternating mains voltage, obtaining from the energy accumulated in said supply capacitor, due to said charging, an input voltage signal that is used to temporarily supply said safety valve in order to maintain it open. Said charging of the supply capacitor is carried out by momentarily activating a supply switch to temporarily connect said supply capacitor to said alternating mains voltage, said supply switch activation occurring concurrently with the activation of the gas burner. Said supply circuit also comprises conditioning means for converting said input voltage signal into an output voltage signal that is directly applied to said safety valve to supply it, and so maintain it open.
US07806678B2	System and apparatus for removing trim from dough products A system for removing trim from sheet dough including a belt defined by an upper edge, lower edge, an interior surface, and an exterior surface, wherein a plurality of brushes extend from the lower edge of the belt at an orientation substantially perpendicular to the lower edge, an idler sprocket in communication with the interior surface of the belt, and a motor configured to rotate the belt about the idler sprocket.
US07806673B2	Gear pump A nonmetallic pump with a gear pump assembly having an adapter spool mounted to an electric motor. The pump assembly is designed to reduce manufacturing costs and to provide access for many service and maintenance tasks to be performed without breaking any of the pipe connections. The pump assembly also includes a splined shaft system and a lubricating fluid circulation system with spiral grooves located inside a pair of bearings disposed on opposite sides of the gear flights. The assembly also includes a replaceable precision liner that surrounds the gear flights to maintain a tight tolerance for optimal performance of the pump. Also, an O-ring disposed inside the front cover of the assembly provides for operation of the pump over a wide temperature variation with relatively loose manufacturing tolerances.
US07806672B2	Rotary compressor with pressing mechanism and adjusting mechanism to vary a magnitude of a load in response to a pressure difference between the suction fluid and discharge fluid In a compression mechanism of a rotary compressor, a cylinder chamber is defined by a cylinder and a second housing. A back surface side gap is defined between an end plate part of the cylinder and a flat plate part of a first housing. The first housing is provided with a communicating path and a differential pressure regulating valve. When the difference between the suction pressure and the discharge pressure is small, the discharge pressure is introduced through the communicating path to an intermediate gap whereby both an internal gap and the intermediate gap are placed at the same pressure as the discharge pressure. Conversely, when the difference between the discharge pressure and the suction pressure is great, the communicating path is made discontinuous by the differential pressure regulating valve whereby the intermediate gap is placed at an intermediate pressure lower than the discharge pressure.
US07806670B2	Protector for electrical submersible pumps A system and method is used to protect a motor of a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protector features are provided to facilitate operation of the motor protector and submersible pumping system in multiple wellbore environments and applications.
US07806667B1	Dual pump A dual pump apparatus having two pumps mounted in a housing, where the housing comprises two elements mounted on opposite sides of a hydraulic mounting member or center section. The pumps are mounted on one side of the hydraulic mounting member in a pump cavity, and the hydraulic mounting member and second housing element form a drive cavity in which gears or an endless coupling member such as a chain or belt to connect the two pump input shafts are located.
US07806666B2	Displacement control valve of variable displacement compressor A displacement control valve (32) is connected to a variable displacement compressor. An open passage (53) in which a refrigerant gas flows is formed within a rod (31) and a valve body (30) of the displacement control valve (32). Further, an inner circumferential surface of a valve chamber (36) is formed as a guide portion (40) for moving the valve body (30) along an axis (L1) of the valve chamber (36). A valve portion (30a) of the valve body (30) is formed in a circular arc cross sectional shape along a surface of a sphere (K) in which an intermediate point of a length of the guide portion (40) along the axis (L1) of the valve chamber (36) is set to a center (N) on the axis (L1), and a distance from the center (N) to a contact point between a valve seat (36a) and the valve portion (30a) is set to a radius (r).
US07806665B2	Auxiliary braking device for wellhead having progressive cavity pump An auxiliary braking device can be used for wellhead applications having a progressive cavity pump. A housing of the device independently mounts on the pump's existing drive using a mounting member, and an adapter on the housing connects to a rotatable drive shaft of the pump. A hydraulic motor on the housing has a motor shaft mechanically coupled to the adapter by a plurality of gears or the like. A control valve couples to the hydraulic motor and operates to control communication of hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic motor, thereby controlling rotation of the rotatable shaft. A controller and electric sensors can operated the control valve in response to the sensed rotation of the shaft. Alternatively, mechanical mechanisms can operate the control valve in response to the rotation of the drive shaft.
US07806663B2	Fastening arrangement of a pipe on a circumferential surface The invention relates to a fastening arrangement of a pipe, which is coaxial to a longitudinal axis, on a shaft step, which is rotatably mounted around the longitudinal axis, for connecting of the two component parts, with a coaxial circumferential surface located on the shaft step, upon which circumferential surface at least partially lies the inner side of the pipe end which faces the shaft step. In order to disclose the creation of a fastening arrangement which is especially simple and inexpensive to manufacture and also free of wear during operation, it is proposed that the pipe end has notches distributed over the circumference, and an encompassing annular slot on the inner side of the pipe in the region of the notches, with a sleeve which is installed in the annular slot, covers the notches, and at least partially lies on the circumferential surface of the shaft step.
US07806662B2	Blade retention system for use in a gas turbine engine The blade retention system comprises an annular sealing plate and a plurality of spaced-apart blade retention tabs having opposite first and second ends and a radially-orientated corrugated profile. The first ends of the tabs are connected to a first side face of the annular sealing plate. Each tab is configured and disposed to be inserted through a bottom portion of a respective one of the blade retention slots when the first side face of the sealing plate is positioned against one of the side faces of the rotor disc and covers an end side of the blade retention slots. The second end of each tab extends beyond the other of the side faces of the rotor disc and is bent to secure the annular sealing plate with reference to the rotor disc.
US07806661B2	Propeller A propeller attached to an output shaft of a boat motor is provided. The propeller may have a plurality of blades which define a leading edge. The leading edge may define leading edge angles which increase in a logarithmic manner from a base of the blade to a tip of the blade. This allows the blades of the propeller to cut and shed seaweed and/or kelp off of the blades when the boat is maneuvered into waters containing seaweed and/or kelp. Additionally, boats that employ the propeller of the present invention are quieter compared to boats that utilize prior art propellers.
US07806660B2	Wind power plant The invention concerns a wind power installation, in particular a wind power installation for the offshore region. The object of the invention is to overcome the previous difficulties and avoid disadvantages, in particular also to allow people to be constantly landed on the installation even when weather is so bad that flying by means of helicopters is no longer possible. A wind power installation comprising an entry and a space in the interior of the wind power installation, in which electrical or electronic components of the wind power installation are disposed, characterized in that provided between the entry of the wind power installation and the internal space in which the electronic components are disposed is a lock which prevents water that enters through the entry and/or salt-bearing or moist air which enters when the entry is opened from passing into the internal space of the installation.
US07806659B1	Turbine blade with trailing edge bleed slot arrangement A first stage turbine blade for an industrial gas turbine engine, the blade includes a row of exit slots along the trailing edge region of the blade to provide cooling. The exit slots are separated by ribs that also form diffusers in the slots. Each slot includes a constant metering inlet section followed by a diffuser section. The top most exit slot adjacent to the blade tip includes a rib angled at around 20 degrees toward the tip. The slots below the top most slot have ribs that are angled at around 15 degrees, then 10 degrees, and then 5 degrees before ending with the last slot in the group with a rib angled at zero degrees. The remaining exit slots below the tip group have ribs with ends that taper at from 3 degrees to about 7 degrees to form the diffusers.
US07806657B2	Device for detecting damage of a wind energy turbine rotor blade due to a lightning strike The device for detecting damage of a wind energy turbine of a wind energy turbine rotor blade, due to a lightning strike, comprises several magnetic or electric field sensors distributed along the length of a rotor blade of the wind energy turbine for measuring the magnetic or electric field concentration along the rotor blade and, an evaluation unit connected to the magnetic or electric field sensors for receiving the measured signals thereof, wherein damage of the wind energy turbine of the rotor blade caused by a lightning strike is calculated by the evaluation unit based on the measured concentration of the magnetic or electric field along the length of the rotor blade.
US07806653B2	Gas turbine engines including multi-curve stator vanes and methods of assembling the same A stator vane that may be used in engine assemblies. The stator vane includes an airfoil having a first sidewall and a second sidewall that is coupled to the first sidewall at a leading edge and at a trailing edge. The airfoil extends radially from a root portion to a tip portion. Each of the leading and trailing edges includes at least one lean directional change and a plurality of sweep directional changes that are defined between the root portion and the tip portion.
US07806652B2	Turbine engine variable stator vane A turbine engine variable stator vane includes a platform having a circumference adjoining opposing surfaces. A trunnion extends from one of the opposing surfaces. An airfoil is supported on the other of the opposing surfaces opposite the trunnion. The airfoil includes leading and trailing edges. An overhanging portion of the airfoil, which includes the trailing edge, extends beyond the circumference. A fillet joins the airfoil and the other opposing surface and extends along the other opposing surface in a lateral direction beyond the circumference toward the trailing edge. In one example, the fillet is provided about the entire perimeter of the airfoil. The airfoil includes pressure and suction sides. The circumference includes a relief cut extending from the suction side and adjoining a notch in the circumference to form an apex overlying the end surface.
US07806650B2	Method and apparatus for fabricating a nozzle segment for use with turbine engines A method for orienting cooling holes of a nozzle singlet for a turbine engine is provided. The method includes providing a nozzle singlet having an inner band, an outer band, and at least one airfoil extending therebetween. The method also includes orienting at least one first row of cooling holes an angle with respect to at least one second row of cooling holes. The orientation of the at least one first row and the at least one second row provides a cooling hole pattern that accommodates a change in the airfoil angle without reorienting the cooling hole pattern.
US07806649B2	Blower A blower comprising: a vane wheel including a pair of grooves, and blades extending in a radial direction of the vane wheel in each groove, and a casing including stationary flow paths facing to the grooves respectively so that the gas urged in the grooves is capable of flowing in a circumferential direction in the stationary flow paths, a guide flow path extending in the axial directions to fluidly communicate with both of the stationary flow paths to enable the gas to flow from one of the stationary flow paths to the other one of the stationary flow paths, an inlet port for introducing the gas into the one of the stationary flow paths facing to the one of the grooves and an outlet port for discharging the gas out of the other one of the stationary flow paths facing to the other one of the grooves.
US07806644B2	Tray discharge device A tray discharge apparatus which is capable of automatically discharging and storing medicine-filled trays in carts and aligning the carts. The apparatus includes a cart standby portion (13) for putting a cart (8) transported from a cart supply line (48) on standby; and a tray supply portion (14) having a tray shift unit (21) for sequentially storing trays (7) in storage areas (46) of the cart transported from the cart standby portion. The tray supply portion is operable to align the carts with the stored trays relative to a tray discharge line (49) that is juxtaposed to the tray supply line. Also, a cart shift member (15) is provided for moving the cart to the tray supply portion from the cart standby portion.
US07806642B2	Receiver for component feed plates and component feeder In a receiver for component feed plates for housing, in multi-stage stacks, a plurality of component feed plates with a plurality of components placed thereon, identification mark portions are formed so as to be placed at end portions or their proximities of support guide portions in a plate feed direction so that each paired set of support guide portions out of individual support guide portions can be distinguished from the other paired sets of support guide portions and moreover visually discerned in the plate feed direction.
US07806640B2	Bookbinding apparatus, bookbinding system, and adhesive coating method A bookbinding apparatus for forming a booklet by coating an adhesive on a spine of a stack of sheets, including: a coating apparatus, which has an adhesive reservoir to store a liquid of the adhesive, and a coating roller to coat on the spine the adhesive scooped up from the adhesive reservoir; a pellet storage section to store pellets of the adhesive; a replenishing section to replenish the pellets of the adhesive into the adhesive reservoir; an adhesive quantity sensor to detect a liquid level in the adhesive reservoir; and a controller to control the replenishing section based on a detection signal of the adhesive quantity sensor, wherein the controller controls a rate of replenishing amount of the pellets by controlling the replenishing section based on information of the stack of sheets.
US07806639B2	Track guide for mounting to a bed of a trailer An apparatus for assisting in loading and unloading a snowmobile having spaced apart skis with runners extending from bottom surfaces thereof or for providing traction for loading and unloading a vehicle with a plurality of tires onto a trailer surface includes a base for attaching to the surface of the trailer. Upper surfaces of the base and bars reduces friction between the skis and surface of the trailer. The base also includes a trailing edge for providing traction for the plurality of tires for loading and unloading the vehicle.
US07806638B1	Insulated air tube for a reinstatement cutting machine A reinstatement cutting machine having an air tube formed therethrough for carrying pressurized air to drive a cutting tool. The air tube is insulated to prevent condensation within the reinstatement cutting machine due to temperature changes caused by the pressurized air passing through the air tube. In a preferred embodiment, the air tube is insulated with a tubular member constructed of an insulating material.
US07806637B2	Positive-feed machine tool permitting a clearing operation A tool, such as a pneumatic tool, includes a casing, tool-holder spindle extending along an axis, and a drive mechanism for the tool-holder spindle. The mechanism uses a first member for driving the spindle in rotation about its axis and a second member for driving the spindle in translation along its axis. The second drive member is screwed onto a threaded portion of the spindle so that the spindle advances or returns as a function of the relative rate of rotation of the drive members. The second drive member is displaced along the axis between an advanced position and a returned position.
US07806635B2	Method and apparatus for producing a shaped bore A tool for working a workpiece comprises an elongate member and a cam member. The elongate member comprises at least two extremities comprising at least one blade member. The at least two extremities are operable to separate in response to a pressurized medium. A conduit is in fluid communication with the extremities, and a pair of vents are in fluid communication with the conduit. The vents are operable to expel fluid communicated through the conduit. The cam member comprises an inner surface defining an opening. The inner surface of the cam resists expulsion of fluid from the vents, such that the cam and vents are operable to vary the pressure of fluid communicated through the conduit. The pressure variation varies the separation of the extremities as the elongate member is advanced through the cam toward a workpiece. The tool may be used to create bores having a non-cylindrical profile.
US07806632B2	Clamping assembly for a cutting insert The clamping assembly includes a cutting insert with a lower passage housing a screw with a head for clamping the cutting insert against a bearing surface provided on a tool holder and comprising a screwing hole, wherein the screw head is shaped and arranged so as to press only on one side, with a flared opening, of the screw hole, the passage has a template incompatible with a template of the head in the clamping position, and, outside of the clamping, the cutting insert and the screw can change mutually relative positions so as to harmonize the two templates and thus release the cutting insert without having to entirely unscrew the screw.
US07806631B2	Underground filling and sealing method The present invention is directed to a method for filling and sealing underground voids and the like with use of a grout comprising aggregate coated with a water-activated expanded hydrophobic polymeric resin, such as polyurethane.
US07806630B2	Docking system with joint supports A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
US07806629B2	Side loading conduit spacer Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for mounting conduits within spacers for underground installation. Spacers for side loading of conduit, as opposed to older methods of end loading, allow construction workers to easily assemble conduits to a plurality of spacers above-ground. The side loading technique uses spacers having bores that communicate with each other, preferably in a radial manner. Thus, a first plurality of conduits may be assembled or mounted to an inner portion of the spacers and then at least a second plurality of conduits may be assembled and mounted to an outer portion of the spacers. Cables later pulled through the conduits are typically those used for the transmission of electricity or communication signals. Other embodiments use bores that do not communicate with each other but are secured to the spacers with an outer banding saddle.
US07806622B2	Tilting connector In order to arrest a first profile, which has a groove provided with an undercut, a second profile, which has a location opening, whereby preventing these profiles from rotating, there is provided the invention provides a tilting connector in the form of a body extending along a longitudinal extension for fastening in a groove, which is provided with an undercut, of the first profile. This body comprises: a base; a web, which projects from the base, extends along the longitudinal extension and which serves to laterally fasten the tilting connector in the groove, a base area projecting above the web forming a stop surface for interlocking with the undercut; a first hole for an anchor bolt for inserting into a second profile, and; a second hole for a lever bolt. The stop surface has a first stop area and a second stop area, which are situated with an angle (β) with regard to one another whereby forming a tilting edge between them that is provided for resting and forming a lever projection on a rear side of the undercut.
US07806620B1	Corner joint and method for making the same Corner joint, in particular a corner joint (1) for cabinetwork which is made of hollow molds (2-3), whereby this corner joint (1) has at least one infeed corner piece (4) with two infeed parts (5-6) extending at an angle which extend in the respective far ends of the molds (2-3) to be joined, characterized in that it is provided with supplementary features which increase the resistance of this corner joint (1) and thus of the mitre as a whole against deformation.
US07806619B2	Shaft assembly with lash free bipot joint connection A shaft assembly having a first shaft and a second shaft interconnected by a bipot joint is disclosed. The first shaft and the second shaft are disposed in overlapping spaced relationship. The bipot joint includes a pivot block sandwiched between the first shaft and the second shaft. The pivot defines a mounting surface abutting one of the first and second shafts, and a semi-annular surface opposing the mounting surface and abutting the other of the first shaft and the second shaft. A fastener extends through a bore defined by the first shaft, the pivot block and the second shaft to interconnect the first shaft, the pivot block and the second shaft. The fastener includes a spring to bias the first shaft, the pivot block and the second shaft together, thereby de-lashing the bipot joint.
US07806618B2	Frictional rotary connection In a frictional rotary connector having a tapered ring arrangement (3) to be placed onto a shaft and having at least one tapered ring section (e.g. 4a) with an inner surface for abutting the shaft, and with an oblique outer surface (e.g. 5a), at least one tensioning ring element (e.g. 6a) with an oblique inner surface, which element slides between a starting position and a clamping position on the oblique outer surface (e.g. 5a) of the tapered ring section (e.g. 4a), and a tensioning ring for moving the tensioning ring element (e.g. 6a) in order to lock the tensioning ring element (e.g. 6a) in the clamping position at least one retaining element (8) is provided which is arranged to be guided in a radial direction from a free position to a clamping position, wherein the retaining element (8) axially locks the tensioning ring element (e.g. 6a) in the clamping position.
US07806614B2	Multiple foundation stick container A container used for holding one or more product sticks. The container comprises a body and a sleeve. The container further comprises lifting means to independently propel and retract the product sticks. The container may further comprise a cover which engages the body.
US07806611B2	Modular printer having a print engine with two opposed arcuate printheads feeding media at a predetermined rate A modular printer including a housing having upper and lower covers, a first side wall and a second, opposed side wall and inlet and exit roller assemblies for feeding media through the housing. Also included is a print engine having two opposed arcuate printheads each with a radius of curvature which approximates a radius of inlet rollers of the inlet roller assembly. Each roller is at least partially received in said curvature of each respective printhead, the print engine configured to print ink followed by a fixative onto the media operatively fed between the printhead, the inlet and exit roller assemblies configured to feed the media through the housing at a predetermined rate so that said media only leaves the housing when the fixative has dried.
US07806608B2	Tape/tube printer A half cut portion is provided with a receiving base for receiving a tube, and a cutter for cutting the tube. The receiving base is provided with a stroke adjusting lever on an upper portion of the receiving base, and the stroke adjusting lever is provided with a cam face in which an amount of projecting is varied by being rotated. The cutter butts to the cam face and a depth of a half cut is set according to a displacement of the amount of projecting of the cam face from the receiving base.
US07806604B2	Face detection and tracking in a wide field of view Facial detection and tracking systems and methods within a wide field of view are disclosed. A facial detection and tracking system in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include a wide field of view camera for detecting and tracking one or more objects within a wider field of view, and at least one narrower field of view camera for obtaining a higher-resolution image of each object located within a subset space of the wider field of view. The wide field of view camera can be operatively coupled to a computer or other such device that determines the subset space location of the individual within the wider field of view, and then tasks one or more of the narrower field of view cameras covering the subset space location to obtain a high-resolution image of the object.
US07806600B2	Re-terminable LC connector assembly and cam termination tool An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.
US07806586B2	Composite mechanical transducers and approaches therefor Mechanical transducers such as pressure sensors, resonators or other frequency-reference devices are implemented under conditions characterized by different temperatures. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a combination of materials is implemented for mechanical transducer applications to mitigate temperature-related changes. In one application, a material property mismatch is used to facilitate single-anchor transducer applications, such as for resonators. Another application is directed to a Silicon-Silicon dioxide combination of materials.
US07806575B2	LED lighting module The invention describes an LED lighting module (1) comprising an LED element (10), an electronic driving arrangement (30) for driving the LED (11), and a heat sink (20). The heat sink (20) forms a casing for the electronic driving arrangement (30) and comprises a receptacle interface (26) on a front side (F) of the heat sink (20) with a number of first reference elements (27) for coupling the LED element (10) to the heat sink (20) in a defined orientation. The heat sink further comprises a cavity (28) for enclosing at least parts of the electronic driving arrangement (30) and a number of second reference elements (22) for coupling the LED light module (10) to a secondary optic (70,70′). Moreover the invention describes a lighting assembly (80, 80′) comprising such an LED lighting module (1).
US07806574B2	Thermal management of LED-based lighting systems An LED-based lighting system includes a printed circuit board (“PCB”) having conductors on a front-side thereof, one or more LEDs mounted with the conductors, and a structural element. The PCB is mounted with the conductors near to the structural element so that heat dissipation from the LEDs is primarily through the conductors and the structural element. A method of dissipating heat generated by an LED-based lighting system includes configuring a PCB with conductors on a front-side of the PCB, such that when one or more LEDs mounted to the conductors generates heat, the heat dissipates from the one or more LEDs to the conductors. The method also includes integrating a structural element such that at least portions of the conductors face the structural element, and the heat dissipates from the conductors to the structural element.
US07806573B2	Headlamp for vehicle A headlamp for a vehicle includes a lighting unit and an extension for covering a clearance between a lamp body and the lighting unit in a lighting chamber formed by the lamp body and a cover. The lighting unit includes a light source bulb and a reflector for reflecting a direct light emitted from the light source bulb in a forward direction. The extension includes a first extension having a bottom side front end taking a substantially dogleg-shaped section in which a bent portion is turned in a forward direction of the vehicle, and a second extension positioned behind the first extension and having a front edge on an internal surface of a bottom side lighting unit positioned below a rear edge of the internal surface of the lighting unit in a bottom side front end of the first extension.
US07806572B2	Headlamp assembly with isolated optics chamber A headlamp assembly which employs semiconductor light sources includes an optics chamber that is isolated from the surrounding environment to prevent the ingress of water, dirt, or other foreign materials into the optics chamber. At the same time, the headlamp assembly includes a plenum chamber, separated from the optics chamber, and airflow through the plenum chamber provides the necessary cooling for the semiconductor light sources.
US07806571B2	Streetlight system An exemplary streetlight system for illuminating a road surface comprises an illuminating device, an infrared detection device and a controlling device. The illuminating device includes a light source. The infrared detection device is configured for detecting whether there are vehicles or passersby on the road surface and generating a detection signal. The controlling device is configured for receiving the detection signal, generating a controlling signal according to the detection signal and sending the controlling signal to the light source, thereby modulating the brightness of the light source.
US07806566B2	Light source unit and projection type video display apparatus using the same In a projection type video display apparatus, in order to assure sufficient brightness by suppressing a decrease in light utilization efficiency inside a limited output aperture area of a light source unit, a transmission or reflection type liquid crystal is used for a video display device and the light source unit having a plurality of reflectors or focusing mirrors in correspondence with LED's representing light sources is so constructed as to satisfy D<4×f or D<4×Z, where D represents an effective diameter of a reflector, f represents a focal distance of a mirror and Z represents a distance between a light emitter of the light source and an apex at a center of the mirror.
US07806565B2	Safe light emitting device A safe light emitting device includes a reflective housing with an open end, a support coupled to the reflective housing, a holder, and a lamp. The holder is positioned on the support and is remote from the open end of the reflective housing. The lamp includes a bulb and a connector connecting the bulb to the holder. The bulb defines a concavity in an outer surface thereof.
US07806563B1	LED cooler apparatus and method of use A convection cooling system for high-output Light Emitting Diodes in outdoor illumination applications. The cooling system takes advantage of wide-angle LED output so as to allow placement of cooling fins directly on the shaded underside of the molded or extruded support structure. Accordingly, the cooling system provides a relatively large convective surface area with a substantial portion of that surface shaded from solar radiation so as not to collect solar heat during daytime periods while still expelling heat as it is collected from finned portions that are exposed to sunlight and so do collect solar heat.
US07806562B2	Lighting device comprising at least one light-emitting diode and vehicle headlight A lighting device includes at least one light-emitting diode and a cooling aggregate (400) for cooling the at least one light-emitting diode, wherein the at least one light-emitting diode is arranged on the cooling aggregate (400) and the cooling aggregate (400) is provided with at least one recess in which a mounting plate (408) equipped with electrical components is located. Also described is a vehicle headlight including at least one lighting device of the aforementioned kind.
US07806561B2	Integrally embedded AC/DC double-headed lamp In an integrally embedded AC/DC double-headed lamp, at least one illuminative element is disposed on a lamp board, two sides of the light board are respectively disposed with a conductive terminal used for letting in a lamp seat to electrically connect to the lamp seat and an integrally formed cover body is used to cover the illuminative element directly thereby reducing the processing time and elevating the production efficiency, further attaining to the cost reducing object. Furthermore, the illuminative element is allowed to generate a different illumination effect through a different cover body to provide a user with different illumination and decoration uses.
US07806559B2	Formable decorative light set Disclosed is a decorative light string, being formable to provide varying shapes, to hold position when wrapped around or placed upon structures to be decorated, and to facilitate storage without tangling of one or more light strings.
US07806550B2	In-grade lighting system A lighting system has a sealable housing with a lamp cavity, a junction box and a partition wall there between with the junction box being laterally from beneath a lens opening. The system further includes a closure to close an access port in the partition wall which includes a conical wall with a circular plate truncating the wall. The plate extends across the bottom of the housing and a vertically extending sealing flange receives the closure. A ballast assembly is also located from beneath the lens opening. A formed seal is positioned about a lens which extends inwardly to capture optic components beneath the lens. A locking ring is restrained from compressing against the mounting flange of the lens. A lighting system employing an LED board array and LED power control includes a heat sink beneath the board array extending downwardly to a radiator for transfer of heat from the array downwardly to the lamp cavity for dissipation.
US07806549B2	Illuminated cabinet soffits and aprons The illuminated cabinet soffits and aprons each include at least one pocket formed therein for removably placing a panel capable of transmitting light therethrough. The pockets may be formed by cutting a saw kerf between the two opposite panel faces, by separating the front and rear sheets of the panel with spacers, or by adding spacers to the back of a front sheet and attaching a series of webs to the spacers. The front of each panel includes at least one light passage therein. The light passage may have any regular or irregular geometric shape, or may be in the outline of a caricature, an object or symbol relating to an occupation or hobby, etc. The light passage through the rear of the panel may be any desired shape. Various attachments may be provided for removably attaching the panels to the cabinets for interchanging the panels.
US07806548B1	Magnetic light assembly associated method A multifunctional and portable magnetic light assembly includes a magnetic base section with a unitary and single body provided with a planar bottom surface and a power cable provided with an adaptor removably mated directly thereto. The assembly further includes a power-operated light-emitting source electrically mated to the power cable and directly coupled to the base section in such a manner that the light-emitting source is selectively adjustable along an arcuate path oriented above the base section. The light emitting source further includes an anchor shaft and an illuminable light source. The assembly further includes a mechanism for removably securing a plurality of existing hand tools to the base section.
US07806547B2	Brightness-enhancing film The present embodiments provide systems, backlights, films, apparatuses and methods of generating back lighting. Some embodiments provide backlights that include a cavity with at least one interior light source and diffusely reflecting wall of high reflectivity, a top surface with multiple intermittently spaced holes allowing exit of light generated by the light sources, and external collimators extending from each of the holes such that the external collimators spatially expand and angularly narrow the light exiting the holes.
US07806546B2	Optical plate having three layers and backlight module with same An exemplary optical plate includes a first transparent layer (21), a second transparent layer (23) and a light diffusion layer (22). The first transparent layer includes an outer surface (210) and a plurality of first conical frustum-shaped depressions (211) defined at the outer surface. The second transparent layer includes an outer surface (230) and a plurality of second conical frustum-shaped depressions (231) defined at the outer surface. The first transparent layer, the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent layer are integrally formed, with the first transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resin.
US07806540B2	Illumination device A lighting device is provided that surface-emits the light evenly with less number of luminous bodies by comprising a transparent body 2 for light diffusion in a shape of a body of rotation having a center bore 11 and provided with a luminous surface 2c and a light introducing surface 2b, and multiple luminous bodies 3 that introduce the light into the light introducing surface 2c of the transparent body 2 and make the luminous surface 2c of the transparent body 2 surface-emit the light, wherein the light introducing surface 2b is arranged on an inner peripheral section forming the center bore 11 of the transparent body 2, a reflecting layer 41 is arranged to reflect the light on a surface other than the light introducing surface 2b and the luminous surface 2c of the transparent body 2, and the light from the luminous bodies 3 is emitted toward an outer surrounding surface 2e of the transparent body 2.
US07806539B2	Transreflectors, transreflector systems and displays and methods of making transreflectors Optical assembly includes a hollow backlight having at least one light input edge and at least one light source positioned adjacent to the at least one light input edge. A back reflector is positioned at or in close proximity to a first side of the hollow backlight for reflecting the light through the hollow backlight and out through a second side of the hollow backlight superimposed on the first side, and a reflective polarizer is positioned at or in close proximity to the second side of the backlight.
US07806533B2	Optical system alternating image capture and image projection An optical system comprises a first image capture device for capturing an image of an observation area, a first display device, a semi-reflecting plate, a concave mirror disposed facing the first display device, and a second display device for displaying a background image. A light beam is scattered by the first display device through the semi-reflecting plate and then reflected by the mirror and the semi-reflecting plate in order to display an aerial image between the semi-reflecting plate and the observation area. A projector projects a light beam toward one of the display devices. The first image capture device is adapted to capture the image of the observation area via said one display device. A alternating control device alternates capture of an image of the observation area by the first image capture device and projection of the light beam projected by the projector.
US07806529B2	Device and method for optometry An eye examination apparatus 100 of the present invention comprises, a refractive power measuring section 50 for measuring refractive powers of subject eyes E of a subject in a binocular viewing state, an eye chart presenting section 30 for presenting a subjective measurement eye chart to be observed by the subject, a correcting section 40 for correcting the subject eyes by referring to data on the refractive powers measured with the refractive power measuring section 50 and using the subjective measurement eye chart presented in the eye chart presenting section 30 and an optical characteristics measuring section 10 for subjectively measuring an optical characteristic of the subject eyes E corrected or being corrected with the correcting section 40 in a state where the subject is binocularly viewing the subjective measurement eye chart.
US07806528B2	System and method for detecting central retinal distortions associated with macular diseases Provided herein are methods and systems to screen for subjects at risk for retinal-associated eye diseases or to monitor the progression/regression thereof. Generally, the method comprises simultaneously or sequentially displaying to a potentially at-risk individual targets of parallel and nonparallel lines, obtaining an orientation discrimination threshold based on the subject's selections and correlating an increase in the threshold compared to that of a normal control or to a previous threshold measured for the subject as indicative of risk for a retinal-associated eye disease or a progression of the eye disease. Also provided are program storage devices and computer program products effective to store instructions or source code to perform the methods.
US07806527B2	Electromagnetic beam detection system The present invention provides for a Line of Sight (LOS) electromagnetic beam (EM) detection system configured with an enclosure, a detection device, a processing device, a storage device, and a communication device. The enclosure may or may not be electromagnetically shielded from the surrounding environment. The enclosure may contain one or more detection devices and one or more portals configured for a user to look through. The detection devices may be a non-contacting, active-dry electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode or a high input impedance EEG electrode. The processing device may be a specifically programmed general purpose computer. The communication device may be auditory and/or visual. The storage device may store signals from the detection device for later analysis and statistical manipulation. In some embodiments, the LOS detection system may be used as a switch responding to interaction with a LOS beam emanating from an ocular cavity.
US07806519B2	Printer cartridge refill unit with verification integrated circuit The invention provides for a refill unit for a printer cartridge having an operatively, negatively pressurized ink reservoir. The refill unit includes an ink bag housed within a docking assembly for docking with the printer cartridge. Also included is a valve actuator shaped and configured to actuate an outlet valve of the ink reservoir into a closed position and thereafter to actuate an inlet valve of the ink reservoir into an open position when the docking assembly docks with the cartridge. The refill unit also includes constrictor actuators engageable with the cartridge and configured to increase pressure in the ink bag during ink flow from the ink bag to the ink reservoir, and to permit a re-establishment of negative pressure in the ink reservoir upon disengagement of the refill unit from the cartridge. Further included is an integrated circuit with a plurality of projecting contacts readable by an integrated circuit reader of the cartridge when the docking assembly is engaged therewith to facilitate verification of suitability of the ink in the ink bag.
US07806517B2	Liquid-jet recording head An ink-jet recording head has two kinds of nozzles discharging different volumes of ink-drops. Large nozzles discharging larger ink-drops and small nozzles discharging smaller ink-drops are disposed alternately along a side of a common liquid chamber. The opening area of the large nozzles is larger than that of the small nozzles. Flow paths communicating with the small nozzles are shorter than those communicating with the large nozzles. Since the smaller ink-drops are discharged at higher frequency than the larger ink-drops, printing speed in high-quality recording using mainly the smaller ink-drops is improved.
US07806516B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes a turning unit that turns the recording medium fed from a fixing unit, which fixes toner transferred to a recording medium and has a heating roller for heating toner, by approximately 90° with respect to a feeding direction of the recording medium, and a discharge roller that discharges the recording medium turned by the turning unit. A circumferential speed of the discharge roller is smaller than a circumferential speed of the heating roller.
US07806515B2	Droplet deposition apparatus Inkjet printhead with an array of ejection chambers spaced in an array direction, each communicating with an ink orifice, inlet and outlet plenum chambers communicating with the ejection chambers, and inlet and outlet manifolds extending in the array direction and communicating with the plenum chambers through a porous sheet. While there are substantial net ink flows in the array direction in the inlet and the outlet manifolds, there is substantially no net flow in the array direction in the inlet or outlet plenum chamber. Ink pressure is therefore constant over the array of ejection chambers.
US07806514B2	Inkjet recording apparatus The inkjet recording apparatus which forms an image on a recording medium by applying a first liquid containing coloring material and a second liquid containing no coloring material or the coloring material of not greater than 0.1 wt %, on the recording medium, includes: a liquid application device which applies the second liquid on the recording medium and then ejects droplets of the first liquid toward the second liquid applied on the recording medium; and an electron beam irradiation device which radiates an electron beam on the first liquid and the second liquid on the recording medium, wherein: at least one of the first liquid and the second liquid contains a polymerizable compound which is polymerized when irradiated with the electron beam; and the electron beam irradiation device radiates the electron beam at an acceleration voltage of 40 kV through 60 kV.
US07806512B2	Ink jet printing apparatus and ink jet printing method The order of the arrangement of ejection opening arrays of two types of ink overlapping in reciprocating scan is decided as follows. An ejection order is decided so that the case where the fixing areas of a main droplet and a satellite are different (dot area is increased) in the forward and backward scan first occurs. By this configuration, the area of the dot and the portion in which different colors are generated due to the difference in the overlapping order in the reciprocating scan can be reduced, compared with the case where the arrangement order is opposite to the above-described case. As a result, a difference in color between areas for which printing is completed by the reciprocating scanning is reduced and thus color unevenness of a printed image can be reduced.
US07806511B2	Liquid ejection apparatus In a liquid ejection apparatus, common liquid chambers adjacent to each other and connection passages extending from the adjacent common liquid chambers are separated by a partition wall. The partition wall has a first side surface and a second side surface opposite the first side surface. The first side surface define one of side surfaces of the common chamber and one of side surfaces of the connection passage extending from the common chamber. The second side surface defines one of side surfaces of the other common chamber and one of side surfaces of the other connection passage extending from the other common chamber. The partition wall has a curved surface connecting the first side surface to the second side surface in a vicinity of a position where the connection passages having the partition wall placed therebetween are connected to each other. A curvature of the curved surface is larger than a curvature of an arc having a diameter equal to a width of the partition wall.
US07806503B2	Printing apparatus and ink discharge failure detection method A printing apparatus and ink discharge failure detection method capable of precisely detecting temperature information corresponding to each nozzle are provided. Temperatures of respective electrothermal transducers (heaters) are measured on the basis of outputs from a plurality of sensors corresponding to the respective heaters. The temperatures of the heaters at a predetermined timing during a printing operation are predicted on the basis of the temperature change profiles of the respective heaters that are generated by energizing the heaters. A plurality of thresholds corresponding to nozzle states are generated on the basis of the predicted temperatures and the driving conditions of an inkjet printhead, and it is controlled to execute temperature measurement at the predetermined timing. A temperature measured under the control is compared with the respective generated thresholds, and the nozzle state is identified on the basis of the comparison results.
US07806498B2	Printhead arrangement having overlapping print regions Provided is a printhead arrangement having a number of printhead segments arranged to have overlapping print regions, and a printer controller. The controller includes a sensor for sensing a temperature of the respective segments, said temperature indicative of an extent of the overlapping print regions. The controller is configured to supply the segments with half tone patterns for the regions by means of a dither matrix with an interpolation function, such that VA+VB is greater than V where VA and VB are respective independent dither matrix values of a pair of adjacent printhead segments and V is a continuous tone value to be represented in order to reduce artefacts in the overlapping regions.
US07806496B2	Printhead substrate, inkjet printhead, and inkjet printing apparatus A detector circuit for detecting a malfunction of a circuit due to a low third power supply voltage that has the same amplitude and potential as an input signal is provided. Based on an output signal of the detector circuit, whether an output of a second power supply voltage generation circuit for activating a heater driving circuit is allowed or not is determined. When the third power supply voltage is low and the heater driving circuit operates improperly, no power supply voltage is supplied from the second power supply voltage generation circuit. Since no power supply voltage is supplied to the heater driving circuit, the heater driving circuit does not drive a corresponding heater.
US07806489B2	Latch systems for a drive cage assembly Latch systems for a drive cage assembly are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the latch system may be operated by moving a hinge bracket in a first direction to slide at least one latch on the hinge bracket into an open position. Then receiving a peripheral device in the drive cage assembly in either a tower orientation or a rack orientation when the at least one latch is in the open position. Then moving the hinge bracket in a second direction to slide the at least one latch into a closed position and secure the peripheral device in the drive cage assembly.
US07806486B2	Braking system with EBS and prefill function and electronic braking control method The present invention makes an improved braking system available. This comprises a brake pedal and/or a servo unit and also incorporates a hydraulic unit including an integrated electronic controller (for short: EBS) and a hydraulically actuated wheel brake associated with each wheel. Hereby, the wheel brakes are connected hydraulically to the electronic hydraulic unit as is also the brake pedal/servo unit. A brake cylinder for the wheel brake is arranged to be prefilled by means of a “prefill” function in order to at least partly reduce the clearance gap. For the first time hereby, the braking system is provided with a switching device by means of which the “prefill” function is arranged to be switched on or off in dependence on a selectable operating mode. Moreover, the invention proposes a method for electronically regulating the brakes utilizing such a braking system.
US07806479B2	Seat with adjustable dynamic joint A pivoting joint for use in a task chair or the like provides an adjustable elastomeric coupling that permits multi-axis rocking of the seat pan with a restoring force that provides controlled stability.
US07806477B2	Furniture member lumbar support system A lumbar support system for a furniture member includes a furniture member having a back seat member connected to a base member. A lumbar support system is connected to the back seat member. The lumbar support system includes first and second pivot tubes rotatably connected to the back seat member. At least one flexible occupant lumbar support member is connected to each of the first and second pivot tubes. A lumbar support adjustment device connected to a predetermined one of the pivot tubes rotates the first pivot tube to selectively position the lumbar support members in any one of a plurality of support positions. A linkage set couples the support adjustment device to the first one of the first and second pivot tubes.
US07806475B2	Compact booster seat Taught herein is a lightweight, compact, and easily carried booster seat for a child or a small adult to use with stadium seating. The child booster seat comprises a sheet of flexible material, such as fabric, that is attached to the stadium seating by a sleeve and hooks or straps.
US07806473B1	Stackable chair and framework therefor The specification discloses a stackable chair, and framework therefor, that adapted for vertical stacking in closely conforming relation with at least one other chair of identical configuration, the stackable chair comprising a framework dimensioned for a human being, the framework defining legs, a back rest support, and a seating surface support, and a seating surface and a back rest disposed on the framework. The framework is at least substantially comprised of one or more frame elements each having a thickness of less than 7/16th inches, the one or more frame elements further being configured so that the framework is characterized by a stacking thickness of less than 7/16th inches.
US07806470B2	Vehicle command armrest assembly An armrest assembly includes an armrest base unit. The base unit has a side portion forming a channel member. First and second auxiliary units may be mounted to the base unit. Each auxiliary unit has an attachment member which is received by and mates with the channel member. A slot and bores are formed in a bottom surface of the channel member. Screws extend through the slot and bores and are screwed into the auxiliary units. The attachment and channel members have mating U-shaped cross-sectional shapes.
US07806464B2	Fairing for a trailer The present invention relates to a fairing for a trailer having a wheel assembly adapted to be movably attached to the trailer. The fairing is positioned to cover a frontal area of the wheel assembly. More specifically, the fairing includes a shell and an anchoring mechanism. The shell is designed to cover the frontal part of the wheel assembly. The anchoring mechanism allows attaching the shell to the wheel assembly so that the shell is adapted to freely follow a movement of the wheel assembly upon repositioning of the wheel assembly relative to the trailer.
US07806463B2	Travel Trailer A travel trailer having exterior unitary lower and upper shells, an interior lower shell defining a pre-molded floor and side walls with a seating area, a cabinet for refrigerator and stove top, an opposing bench, a bathroom sink, and defining an aisle centrally therebetween; a shower pan attached to a side wall; an interior upper shell defining a pre-molded ceiling, side walls, and storage areas; a wall defining a door to a bathroom portion; and a wheeled chassis connected to the exterior lower shell with an extending tongue for attaching to a trailer hitch of a motor.
US07806456B1	Fuel cap smart vehicle selector lever Method and apparatus are provided for limiting vehicle selector lever operation during fueling. The apparatus comprises, two levers for detecting whether (i) the vehicle selector lever is in the park position, and (ii) a cap is on the vehicle fuel filler pipe, two locking keys coupled to the levers receiving information therefrom to enable or disable the vehicle selector lever and fuel filler lid depending upon the lever outputs, thereby, disabling the vehicle fuel filler lid when the vehicle selector lever is not in park position and disabling the vehicle selector lever when a cap is not on the vehicle fuel filler pipe.
US07806455B2	Plastic edge sealing strip and mounting head A plastic edge sealing strip (10), which can be inserted between a vehicle window (26) and a cooling water reservoir covering, comprises a spring limb (14) and a main limb (12) between which a detent element (40) of the cooling water reservoir covering can be inserted in an arrested manner, and comprises a contact limb (16) for resting against the inner surface (32) of the vehicle window. The main limb (12) can be adhered in a sealing manner to a narrow side (34) of the vehicle window (26) by mean of a contact hot-melt adhesive (28). The edge sealing strip (10) has a soft metal-like bending behavior that enables a simple mounting by means of an associated mounting head (100).
US07806454B2	Integrated carrier assembly for a seat back of a motor vehicle A carrier assembly of a seat assembly for use in a motor vehicle allows for the efficient installation of the carrier assembly and several seat assembly accessories. The seat assembly has a seat back, a locking frame and a seat cushion. The carrier assembly includes an elongated base member extending along a longitudinal axis. A pair of outer hinge brackets are attached to the ends of the elongated base member. The seat back is pivotally mounted to the outer hinge brackets about a pivot axis that is spaced apart and parallel to said longitudinal axis of the elongated base member. A pair of floor brackets attached to the ends of the elongated base member secures the elongated base member to the floor of the motor vehicle. The carrier assembly is independent of the locking frame and the seat cushion.
US07806452B2	Adjustable security partition for a vehicle A pivotably adjustable security partition installable in a vehicle for providing a barrier between a front occupant area and a rear occupant area is provided. The partition may be pivotably mounted to lower seatbelt mounts via an articulating joint. Additionally, the partition may be secured to upper seatbelt mounts.
US07806449B2	Substrate pick A device for handling devices, such as reticles, in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. In one illustrative embodiment, the device includes a body, a plurality of spaced-apart grippers and a plurality of magnets for producing a magnetic force to secure a semiconducting substrate or reticle between the spaced-apart grippers. In an embodiment, the magnets are surrounded by magnetic shielding.
US07806447B2	Locking device for waste container A gravity actuated locking device for a container having a hinged lid, comprises a base unit adapted to be fixed to the container and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The pivoting unit includes a locking mechanism mounted therein for rotation about the base unit. In turn, the locking mechanism comprises a circular rolling member that translates from a blocking position preventing relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit to a release position permitting relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit.
US07806444B2	Element weldable by friction to a tube end, and a corresponding welding method A tubular element for securing to a tube end by friction-welding for the purpose of transporting a fluid, the element includes a body (1) having a housing (5) formed therein to receive the tube end, the housing having an inlet segment (6) for the tube end and a welding segment (9) with an inlet defined by a surface (13.2) for initiating welding. The housing further includes, between the inlet segment and the welding segment, at least one reception groove (8) for receiving a portion of the tube end that is pushed back during welding, the reception groove having a flank with at least a portion forming the weld-initiating surface and on its other side an abutment flank for the pushed-back portion. A method of friction welding is also disclosed.
US07806442B2	Hose coupling with molded seal insert A hose coupling for use in vehicle air conditioning (“A/C”) systems comprises a nipple at the end of a metal tube, a tubular seal insert, and a crimp collar. The seal insert includes a tubular retainer and at least one annular sealing element made of elastomeric material integrally joined to the retainer. The sealing element protrudes radially inwardly from an inner diameter surface of the retainer such that when the sealing element is telescoped over the nipple, the sealing element will effect a seal with an outer diameter surface of the nipple. The sealing element also protrudes radially outwardly from an outer diameter surface of the retainer such that when an end portion of a hose is telescoped thereover, the sealing element will effect a seal with an inner diameter surface of the hose end portion.
US07806438B2	Frame structure and a method for manufacturing a frame structure A frame structure for a load-carrying vehicle includes at least one frame member extending generally in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the frame member being divided into an upper section and a lower section by a slit extending at least along a predetermined section of the frame member. The slit is shaped so as to allow a forced displacement of the upper section to a position in which it extends generally parallel to the lower section and in a manner so that the frame member is narrower along a section generally corresponding to the length of the slit, as compared with the remaining section of the frame member. A method for manufacturing a frame structure is also disclosed.
US07806435B2	Gas generator A housing 11 has an upper annular inclined surface 14 and a lower annular inclined surface 15. An annular filter 20 accommodated inside the housing has the end surface shape matching that of the inclined surfaces 14, 15. When the housing expands and deforms in the axial direction by the pressure during actuation, the inclined surfaces 14, 15 cannot be easily deformed. Therefore, the gas is prevented from leaking from the abutment portion of the inclined surfaces 14, 15 and annular filter 20. As a result, the entire gas is discharged via the annular filter 20.
US07806434B2	Adaptive airbag gas flow apparatus An airbag gas flow apparatus for a steering wheel includes a housing and a rotatable gas guide positioned within the housing. The housing includes a base and a diffuser, the diffuser comprising at least one opening. The rotatable gas guide includes at least one open portion and a closed portion. A weight is added to the gas guide and is positioned diametrically opposite the closed portion. The weight remains substantially at the 6 o'clock position and the closed portion is positioned substantially at the 12 o'clock position regardless of the rotational position of the steering wheel. As the steering wheel is rotated, the gas guide rotates relative to the housing and readjusts within the apparatus such that the weight remains positioned substantially at the 6 o'clock position and the closed portion remains positioned substantially at the 12 o'clock position.
US07806430B2	Airbag assembly In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates an airbag assembly comprising a panel having a tear seam forming at least one airbag door, and a door chute assembly comprising a laterally extending flange connected to the panel proximate the airbag door. The door chute assembly includes a chute depending from the flange away from the panel and the chute has at least one opening. The airbag assembly further comprises a door panel assembly including at least one door panel disposed within the chute and connected to the airbag door. The door panel has a downwardly depending flange having at least one projection extending laterally through the at least one opening of the chute. The airbag assembly further comprises an inflatable airbag mounted on the door chute.
US07806424B2	Fifth wheel hitch assembly A fifth wheel hitch for towing a trailer behind a motor vehicle is adjustable between a forward position and a rearward position. The fifth wheel hitch includes a base assembly for mounting to the motor vehicle, head assembly for engaging the trailer and at least one pivoting arm coupled between the base assembly and the head assembly. The head assembly moves in an arcuate path between the forward position and the rearward position as the pivoting arm articulates relative to the base assembly. Once positioned in the forward or rearward position, the head assembly is locked relative to the base assembly so as to prevent further movement.
US07806418B2	Clear ice skate blade holder A blade holder for holding an ice skate blade and for attachment to a skate boot. The blade holder comprises a body having a top portion for attachment to a skate boot and a bottom portion for receiving an ice skate blade. The body is at least partly made of clear material and defines a cavity. The blade holder also comprises a graphical element inside the cavity and visible through the clear material. An ice skate comprising such a blade holder and a method of customizing the appearance of the blade holder are also provided.
US07806415B2	Cylinder head gasket Cylinder head gasket with a ring-shaped combustion chamber sealing element comprising a metallic sealing strand, the sealing element being shaped and held in the cylinder head gasket so that when the gasket is clamped between engine component sealing surfaces and sealing surfaces thereof become relatively displaced parallel to the gasket plane during engine operation, sealing element sections are tiltable about the longitudinal center axis of the sealing strand. The gasket is shaped so that the combustion chamber sealing element is uncovered at the two main surfaces of the gasket and, in cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal center axis of the sealing strand, is of such spherical shape there as to result in surfaces of the sealing element, which are of convex cross section, and the radius of curvature of which is greater than half the thickness of the sealing element perpendicular to the gasket plane.
US07806413B2	Static gasket A static gasket (26) for use in sealing a clamped joint, such as an intake manifold (16) for an internal combustion V engine (10). The gasket (26) includes a metal core 28 having an embossment (40) formed therein. A layer of elastomeric sealing material (38) is applied to at least the embossment (40) on both sides of the core (28). A crown bead (46) is formed along the convex crest portion (44) of the embossment (40), whereas a pair of flanking beads (48) extend along either side of the embossment (40) adjacent its concave side. The gasket (26) is particularly adapted for sealing joints having inconsistently misaligned gaps at the sealing interface.
US07806409B1	Electronic dart football game An electronic dart game allowing players to control and more closely simulate the offensive and defensive strategies of a game of football when compared to other dart games with a football theme. Each player can use remaining time on the clock to advantage, and continue play in first down increments, as long as minimum yardage gains are made in the time intervals allowed. The player starts anew with four darts each time a first down is achieved. Darts can score yard gains, yard losses, passes, fumbles, and interceptions. Punting and field goals can be attempted if clearly indicated in advance of throwing a dart. One distinction from a real football game is that there are no time outs, and players cannot stop the clock. A main computer control chip preferably coordinates the game board and scoring/control board used and maintains all aspects of the game in sequence once play begins.
US07806406B1	Board game The present invention features a board game comprising a game board, action cards, and playing pieces. The present invention also features methods of playing a board game wherein the object of the game is to move all of a player's pieces from a start position to a home position.
US07806405B2	Games machine A games machine (1) includes a video display screen (10) with a transparent front screen (10) in front and a token passage (14) between display screen and front screen. Tokens or coins may be introduced through one or more token inlets (50, 52) at the top of the token passage and the tokens fall under gravity through the token passage bouncing off a plurality of pins (16). The games machine is arranged to display one or more targets on the video display screen, the targets moving over time, and to record a hit when a token hits a pin or other target area at the time a target is displayed on the screen directly behind the pin or target area.
US07806402B2	Bill discriminating and counting apparatus A bill discriminating and counting apparatus in which a plurality of bills with different sizes are filled between side hopper members and fed into a transport path by a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism comprises a plurality of rollers disposed in a bilaterally symmetrical state. The plurality of rollers are arranged so that, when a distance between the side hopper members is adjusted according to the longitudinal dimension of a bill with the maximum dimension in the longitudinal direction and a bill with the minimum dimension in the longitudinal direction is disposed at a position where the bill is brought into contact with one of the side hopper members, at least a part of the rollers installed on the opposite side of the side hopper member where the bill is brought into contact therewith is brought into contact with the bill. Also, the feeding mechanism comprises a guide member guiding the bill to the inlet of the transport path. The guide member comprises a guide surfaces formed so that the opening area thereof is gradually increased toward the both ends thereof, and the guide surfaces are formed so that the opening area thereof is converged to zero from the insert port toward the inlet of the transport path.
US07806395B2	Tensioning or gripping device in particular a linear or centering gripper A tensioning or gripping device in particular a linear or centering gripper, comprises at least one displaceable base jaw (14) and a false jaw (16) which may be placed on the base jaw (14), whereby the false jaw (16) comprises two coupling sections (22, 24), running at least in part perpendicular to the direction (20) of displacement of the base jaw (14) and arranged one behind the other in the direction (20) of displacement of the base jaw (14), for connection to the base jaw (14). The base jaw (14) comprises a spring-loaded pin (18), running in the direction (20) of displacement of the base jaw, which, with the false jaw (16) placed on the base jaw (14), acts against a coupling section (24) for retaining the false jaw (16), such that the other coupling section (22) is tensioned against a stop surface (26) arranged on the base jaw (14).
US07806391B2	Self-indexing spacer for air spring assembly An air spring spacer for use in mounting an associated air spring in spaced relation to an associated vehicle component. The air spring spacer includes a spacer body, a first indexing feature, and a second indexing feature complementary to the first indexing feature. The indexing features providing for self-alignment of the spacer in a predetermined orientation upon the application of an axial force. A kit is also described.
US07806390B2	Spring system, in particular for bicycles A spring system in particular for bicycles includes a gas suspension spring with adjustable progression and a housing element for movably receiving the suspension piston of the gas suspension spring. The gas suspension spring includes a spring volume including a first spring chamber and at least a second spring chamber separated from one another by a partitioning member. The first spring chamber is arranged within the housing element and the second spring chamber extends internal of the housing portion consecutive to the housing element. One single adjustment element allows adjustment of both the damping system and the spring characteristics.
US07806389B2	Flexible aeration panel and methods of use A flexible aeration panel is described, which does not include a rigid support plate. The flexible aeration panel can comprise a first perforated, flexible sheet sealed to a second non-perforated flexible sheet at their peripheral edges, thereby defining one or more cavities that are in fluid communication with at least one gas inlet. The flexible aeration panel can be configured to produce preferably evenly spaced bubbles of gas when positioned in a liquid body. Applications include, but are not limited to, aeration of wastewater, lakes, streams, water basins and the like.
US07806384B2	Lift with low profile rotatable coupling A lift includes a housing for rotatably receiving a hydraulic cylinder with a piston rod coupled to a generally cylindrical support tube. A low profile connecting head for supplying hydraulic fluid to the cylinder is rotatably mounted to the housing but captively held to the housing in the axial (longitudinal) direction. This allows the connecting head to be rotated during installation of the lift to a table leg for easy coupling to the pressurized source of hydraulic fluid.
US07806383B2	Slit valve Embodiments of a valve assembly for a process chamber having improved seal performance are provided herein. In some embodiments, a valve assembly for a process chamber includes a housing having an opening disposed in a wall thereof and through which a substrate may be transferred; a door movably coupled to the housing in a plane substantially parallel to the wall of the housing for selectively sealing the opening; a compressible sealing member disposed at least partly between an upper surface of the door and a corresponding surface of the housing for forming a seal therebetween by compression of the compressible sealing member in a direction substantially perpendicular to the wall when the door is in a closed position; and a mechanism for restricting the exposure of the compressible sealing member to an environment on a process chamber side of the housing.
US07806382B1	Co-axial solenoid and pressure regulator for diaphragm valve A valve assembly comprises a diaphragm valve, a pressure regulator and a solenoid. The pressure regulator is operatively coupled to the diaphragm valve for maintaining a predetermined pressure in water exiting the diaphragm valve despite fluctuations in the pressure of water entering the diaphragm valve. The solenoid is mounted on the pressure regulator so that a plunger axis of the solenoid extends through a coil spring of the pressure regulator. The solenoid is operatively coupled to the diaphragm valve through the pressure regulator for opening and closing the diaphragm valve.
US07806381B2	Stabilization and support strut with secure deployment features A stabilization and support strut for use in rescue operations in buildings, trenches, vehicle accidents, and the like has secure deployment features including first and second inter-fitting collar assemblies, the first collar assembly including a first collar, circumferentially based spring-biased piston-retaining pins mounted in the collar for fitting into orifices in a piston body, and a locking pin for precluding rotation and axial movement of the first collar on the strut; and the second collar assembly including a second collar rotatingly secured on the barrel with a portion of the second collar underlying the first and having a circumferentially inclined ratchet surface for snugly engaging the piston-retaining pins upon rotation of the second collar, the second collar further including rotatable studs for engaging the barrel and precluding rotation of the second collar about the barrel when snug against the piston-retaining pins.
US07806380B2	Three-piece furniture swivel A furniture swivel of the thrust bearing type is taught herein having a top plate and bottom plate made entirely of an internally-lubricated polymer. A central top hole surface projects upwardly and integrally from the top plate, and a central top annular surface projects upwardly and integrally from the same plate wherein two flat, raised annular surfaces are integrally defined on the top inside surface of the top plate made of the polymer. The bottom plate is substantially similar to the top plate made entirely of the polymer and has a raised central bottom hole surface in face-to-face relation with the central top hole surface and a raised bottom annular surface in face-to-face relation with the top annular surface, wherein load support and low-friction rotation is maintained without overlain metal components.
US07806378B2	Tilter apparatus for electronic device having bias assembly A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
US07806377B2	Modular solar panel mounting system A mounting system for frameless solar panels having a plurality of base mounting members and a plurality mounting brackets. Each of the mounting brackets include one or more elongated bars having a center portion, a flat top plane and a flat bottom plane, wherein each of the elongated bars includes slotted holes formed on either end of the elongated bars, whereby the mounting brackets are fastened to the base mounting members through the slotted holes.
US07806376B2	Medical instrument Disclosed is a medical instrument. The medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and at least one rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and elastically support the rear portion of the main body.
US07806371B2	Remote control model aircraft with laser tag shooting action The present invention is a radio-controlled (RC) model aircraft system with laser tag capabilities. A transmitter and receiver are each installed in at least two separate RC aircrafts. The transmitter on one aircraft emits an infrared light beam to the receiver on the other aircraft(s) that changes the infrared signal to a first servo to move an arm, which releases a model aircraft door behind which there are ribbons. The ribbons escape from the aircraft wings to show a hit. An optional second servo operate a smoke screen and eject a pilot to simulate actual combat. The system may also include audio and lighting effects to simulate firing and hit sequences with accompanying theatrical, physical effects including release of smoke and ribbons, and ejection of the pilot that realistically simulates air combat.
US07806365B2	Long endurance hydrogen powered vehicle Hydrogen powered air vehicles that in some embodiments can fly with very long endurance (10 or more days) at altitudes over 60,000 ft carrying payloads of up to 2,000 pounds. Embodiments may include features such as large wingspan relative to fuselage and an all composite or partial composite structure for light weight and strength. The aircraft of the invention use one or more internal combustion engines adapted for hydrogen combustion, each engine driving propellers. The hydrogen fuel is stored on board in containers, located within the fuselage, as a cryogenic liquid, and is vaporized in a heat exchanger before delivery to the internal combustion engine.
US07806363B2	Engine mounting assembly An engine mounting assembly for an engine, e.g. a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of carrying arrangements. Each carrying arrangement comprises a rear load absorbing assembly. Each load absorbing assembly provides a rear mounting point for an engine carrier. Each carrying arrangement further comprises first and second stabilising members extending forwardly from the rear mounting point of the rear load absorbing assembly to first and second spaced forward mounting points for an engine carrier.
US07806359B1	Vehicle mounted fence wire unrolling and stretching apparatus A fence wire unrolling and stretching apparatus includes a base, a spindle extending upwardly from the base, and a hitch member extending outwardly from the base in approximately perpendicular relation to the spindle. The hitch member is sized and shaped to be receivable within a receiver hitch of a vehicle, such as a pickup truck. The spindle has a plurality of transverse holes formed therethrough, each hole being at a height above the base selected to correspond to a height of a roll of a respective type of fence wire. A lock bar comprising a shaft and a flange connected to the shaft along a portion of its length is receivable through any one of the holes in the spindle. The flange has an edge which is engageable with an end of a roll of fence wire positioned on the spindle to prevent the roll from rotating.
US07806358B2	Yarn tension control device A yarn tension control device controls tension in a running yarn. The tension control device includes a housing having a yarn guiding inlet for receiving running yarn at an unwinding tension from a yarn supply source, and a yarn guiding outlet for guiding running yarn exiting the housing at a delivery tension. First and second opposing yarn engaging surfaces are disposed between the inlet and the outlet, and are adapted to frictionally engage opposite sides of the running yarn along a path of yarn travel through the housing. The first and second yarn engaging surfaces define a respective plurality of sequentially spaced friction rolls. A biasing assembly resiliently urges the first and second yarn engaging surfaces together. The opposing friction rolls cooperate to form a number of sequentially spaced nip points adapted to adjust yarn delivery tension in response to stress variations in running yarn entering the housing.
US07806354B2	Condiment mill A condiment mill is disclosed having a first sleeve, a second sleeve rotatably attached to the second sleeve, a grinding apparatus operably disposed within the first sleeve and the second sleeve, a sliding cap slidably mounted over the first sleeve and the second sleeve, a cap disposed on the grinding apparatus, and wherein the sliding cap is slidable between a first position to rotate the grinding apparatus for grinding condiments and a second position secured against the cap to provide a seal for the condiment mill.
US07806352B1	Food grater with pour control A food grater having a housing, a food hopper, a reversible grating barrel removably carried by the housing and disposed at an open end of the hopper for grating food, such as cheese, contained therein, and a detachable end cap covering an open end of the grating barrel for allowing controlled dispensing of the grated food, is disclosed. A press plate configured to fit within the hopper at an open end opposite the grating barrel engages food disposed therein and moves the same into contact with the grating barrel. The detachable end cap includes concentric first and second parts, the first part including a passage defined thereon through which grated food may pass and the second part including at least two distinct areas each having an opening defined thereon, at least one of the first and second parts being movable relative to the other such that the two distinct areas of the second part may be aligned with the passage on the first part.
US07806351B1	Stowable washer for vehicle undercarriage, and hinge motion stop and elevation control for stowable washers and the like A stowable device for ejecting fluids onto the underside and wheel regions of a vehicle includes a base member joined at one end to a handle member such that the angle between the members can be controllably varied and retained at a desired angle. A source of fluid is coupled through flexible tubing terminating in a fluid jet disposed adjacent the base member distal end. The desired angle is determined by a length of cord extending from base to handle member. The exposed cord length is user-controllable by lockably spooling excess cord length into a rotatable spool reservoir attached to the handle member. User-adjustment of the desired angle also determined handle height above ground. Alternatively, the desired angle (and handle height above ground) is user-determined by adjusting effective length of a rigid rod.
US07806344B2	Method of cleaning dust using a cooling fan of a computer and related dust-cleaning device A dust-cleaning device for a computer and a method using the same that utilizes a computer fan are disclosed. The computer is a laptop computer, a desktop computer, or a server. The method comprises: determining if a temperature of an electronic component is higher than a specific temperature; and if so, then reversing the computer fan for a specific amount of time as indicated by a timer.
US07806339B2	Embedded identifiers A manufactured item includes an outer part including at least one outer material; and an identifier including at least one three-dimensional configuration corresponding to the identifier, the at least one three-dimensional configuration being embedded within the outer part. The three-dimensional configuration includes at least one of (1) a substantially empty cavity in the at least one outer material, and (2) at least one identifying material filling at least part of a cavity in the at least one outer material. Where at least one identifying material fills at least part of a cavity in the at least one outer material, the at least one outer material is substantially opaque to visible light. The item may be manufactured using one of the processes generally known as rapid prototyping, but other manufacturing processes may be used as well. Methods for making the item and for making a computer-readable representation of the item are also disclosed.
US07806338B1	Real time card printing systems and methods A method for personalizing a presentation instrument for an account holder while the account holder is present is described. The method includes transmitting to a server computer a request to personalize a presentation instrument for an account holder who has a financial account with a financial institution. The request includes the account holder's name and background information indicating a background to be placed onto the presentation instrument. The method further includes receiving, at the server computer from the financial institution, presentation instrument data to be included on the presentation instrument. The presentation instrument data comprises an account number and an expiration date. Further, the method includes transmitting from the server computer through a financial institution network, personalization information usable by a printer to place printed personalization information onto a blank presentation instrument, and to electronically store account information onto the blank presentation instrument while the account holder is present.
US07806337B2	System for managing memory storing data in one or more wireless transceiver devices A system manages memory storing data in one or more wireless transceiver devices. A docking station receptacle receives, and makes electrical connection with, a transceiver device used for storing and wirelessly communicating data to a remote location. A docking detector generates a docking signal in response to detecting insertion of a transceiver device into the docking station receptacle. A memory management processor generates a signal for initiating deletion of data from memory in a particular transceiver device inserted in the receptacle in response to a docking signal indicating insertion of the particular transceiver device into the docking station receptacle.
US07806336B2	Laser beam generation system employing a laser diode and high-frequency modulation circuitry mounted on a flexible circuit A laser beam generation system having an integrated coherence reduction mechanism. The system includes: a flexible circuit having a first end portion and a second end portion; a laser diode mounted on the first end portion of the flexible circuit, for producing a laser beam having a central characteristic wavelength; diode current drive circuitry for producing a diode drive current to drive the laser diode and produce said laser beam; and high frequency modulation (HFM) circuitry also mounted on the first end portion of the flexible circuit, for modulating the diode drive current at a sufficiently high frequency to cause the laser diode to produce a laser beam having a spectral side-band components about the central characteristic wavelength, and thereby reducing the coherence as well as coherence length of the laser beam.
US07806334B2	System, method, and storage medium for workflow management A workflow management system includes a print control section that, upon receiving an instruction to print an electronic document used in a workflow, causes a printing device to print, together with the electronic document, identification information for identifying the workflow or an activity of the workflow, the workflow or the activity is a destination to which an image resulting from reading a printed result of the electronic document is to be taken, an identifier recognition section that recognizes the identification information read by an image reading device, and an association section that associates the image of the electronic document read in association with the identification information by the image reading device or data resulting from a process performed on the image with the destination identified by the recognized identification information.
US07806332B2	Passive type RFID semiconductor device, IC tag, and control method To provide a semiconductor device capable of securely executing a reading operation to improve a reliability of read data, an IC tag including the semiconductor device, and a control method for the IC tag. A semiconductor device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a power supply voltage generating circuit for generating a power supply voltage based on a received radio signal; a power supply voltage generating circuit for detecting the power supply voltage; a memory area for storing predetermined data; a reading/writing circuit using different operation voltages for reading data from the memory area and writing data to the memory area; and a control circuit for executing a data reading operation for the memory area based on a detected power supply voltage.
US07806328B2	Method and system for unified presentation of event booking systems In one embodiment, a system, that may be executed as a method, is provided for managing the booking of event tickets inside a single system, regardless of the source of the tickets and how the system of each ticket provider actually works.
US07806325B2	Contact-less tag with signature, and applications thereof A method, comprising: obtaining a signature from a contactlessly readable tag; decrypting the signature with a key to obtain (i) a candidate identifier and (ii) a scrambling code associated with the signature; and validating the candidate identifier based on at least one of the scrambling code and the signature. Also, a system, comprising: at least one tag reader configured to receive a plurality of signatures released by a respective plurality of tags, including a particular signature released by a particular one of the tags, and to cause decryption of the particular signature with a key to obtain (i) a candidate identifier, and (ii) a scrambling code associated with the signature; and a processing entity configured to effect validation of the candidate identifier based on at least one of the scrambling code and the signature.
US07806322B2	Authentication methods and systems including embedded auxiliary data The present invention generally relates to steganography and digital watermarking. An authentication method is provided in one embodiment. The method includes receiving an object including a host object and auxiliary data steganographically embedded within the host object; determining geometric characteristics of the host object relative to expected geometric characteristics of the host object; and detecting the auxiliary data from the host object. The method can further include re-aligning or correcting geometric characteristics of the object based on a result of the act of determining prior to the act of detecting. Other embodiments, method and apparatus and described as well.
US07806320B2	Method and apparatus for promoting the selection and use of a transaction card One embodiment of the present invention provides for detecting a physical change at a transaction card, and, in response to detecting the physical change outputting content to attract the attention of a user.
US07806319B2	System and method for protection of data contained in an integrated circuit A method and a circuit for protecting an integrated circuit against an extraction of data read from at least one memory, comprising the steps of comparing each data word to be output from the integrated circuit with at least one value stored in this circuit, and generating an error signal in case of an identity between the value and the data waiting to be output.
US07806314B2	Carton with handle and dispenser A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton has a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. End flaps are respectively foldably attached to panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A dispenser has a tear line and at least one dispenser section foldably attached to the carton for at least partially defining an opening in the carton for accessing the containers. A gusset connects the end flaps, wherein the gusset can be unfolded to allow relative movement between the end flaps and to allow the dispenser section to pivot outwardly to enlarge the opening.
US07806312B2	Method and apparatus for removing known good die A method and structure is disclosed for detaching a chip from a substrate that delays the delivery of shear force to the chip until the connectors attaching the chip to the substrate are soft enough that the delivery of shear force will not damage the chip's connectors. More particularly, the shear force is created by a bimetallic disk that, when heat is applied, is transformed into shearing force. The shearing force is delayed by a delaying device until the connectors connecting the chip to the substrate are soft enough that the application of shear force will separate the chip from the substrate without damaging the chip's connectors. The delaying device includes a physical gap that may be adjusted to control when the shear force is applied to the chip.
US07806311B2	Method of manufacturing ceramic/metal composite structure A method of manufacturing a ceramic/metal composite structure includes the steps of: performing a multi-stage pre-oxidizing process on the copper sheet; placing the copper sheet on a ceramic substrate; and heating the copper sheet and the ceramic substrate to a joining temperature to join the copper sheet and the ceramic substrate together to enhance interface strength between the copper sheet and the ceramic substrate according to the multi-stage pre-oxidizing process. The multi-stage pre-oxidizing process includes a first stage of pre-oxidizing process and a second stage of pre-oxidizing process, and the first and second stages of pre-oxidizing processes are performed in atmospheres with different oxygen partial pressures and at different temperatures.
US07806305B1	Travel tray The present invention relates to a redesigned food tray that is supported by the user's shoulders. The food tray features a two-part tray system that when folded out resembles a circle. The outer tray of the two-part tray system features two cup holders, and rotates about the center of the two-part tray system. When the outer tray is folded up, the cup holders retract. A bib-like cover attaches to the shoulder straps and prevents food and/or beverages to spill on the end user. The inner tray features a lip, which prevents spill from food and/or beverage to reach the user's lap.
US07806301B1	Dome pump A pump for dispensing soap from a container in a dispenser, the pump including a base, a flexible dome attached to the base defining a chamber therebetween, an inlet and an outlet formed in the base and opening into the chamber, the inlet being in fluid communication with the container, and wherein the dome has a fold line that facilitates collapsing of the dome. The dome may include an inwardly extending flange that selectively closes the inlet.
US07806299B2	Alcohol beverage dispensing apparatus The present invention relates to a conduit for conducting gasified liquid, which has a flow restrictor arranged in in-line relation therewith. The restrictor itself comprises an at least one aperture (although two or more can be used in series), with each such being adapted to pass the gasified liquid flowing through the conduit and across a pressure drop from a higher-pressure upstream side of the aperture to a lower-pressure downstream side of the aperture. The aperture is operable to moderate the rate of change in pressure over a transitional pressure drop to mitigate the formation of localized pressures below a critical pressure at which off-gassing from the carbonated liquid results in substantial foam formation. The conduit may take the form of a dispensing tube for use in dispensing an alcoholic beverage from a keg, the tube having a flexible wall deformable under the influence of a restricting actuator to control the partial collapse of the wall and thereby form the restrictor. The tube or flow diameter downstream of the restrictor only gradually or slowly increases.
US07806298B2	Multi-compartment dispensing container A multi-compartment dispensing container includes multiple cells arranged around an axis. A common lid is provided. The cells each have an outlet port arranged substantially at the bottom, and each of these cells is isolated, one from the other, so that a substance can be in each cell independently of the other.
US07806294B2	Systems and methods for dispensing flavor doses and blended beverages Disclosed are systems and methods for dispensing flavor doses and beverages. A beverage tower may be provided that has a small footprint and that is capable of dispensing a wide variety of flavor doses and blended beverages. The beverage tower may include a flow control module that controls the flow rate of beverage additives and water through the beverage tower and a switch module that includes a plurality of switches that may be selectively opened and closed to control the flow of beverage additives and water through the beverage tower to a point of dispense. A flavor dose or blended beverage may be dispensed by the beverage tower in accordance with user input that is provided to the beverage tower via a control panel. The user input may specify a desired beverage additive, a desired cup size, and an indication of whether a flavor shot or a blended beverage is desired. Additionally, a user may define and program into the memory of the beverage tower the various flavor doses and blended beverages that are capable of being dispensed by the beverage tower.
US07806287B2	Bear-proof latch for a refuse container A latch plate slides along a slide plate attached to the body of a refuse container. The latch plate engages a pin on the hinged led of the container to lock it closed. The plates are spring-biased to keep the container locked. The plates must be moved against the spring to open the lid. A rotating handle can move the plates or the lid can be opened by actuating at least two trigger mechanisms. Requiring rotation of a handle or simultaneous actuation of a trigger mechanism make the latch bear resistant.
US07806282B1	Storage unit with shelves having inclined front end portions to facilitate scooping parts and components A storage unit having a back panel, a top panel attached to the back panel, a bottom panel attached to the back panel, a pair of opposing side panels attached to the back, top and bottom panels so as to define a housing having an interior, and a plurality of shelf members positioned within the interior of the housing and arranged in a vertically oriented fashion. The shelf members are removably mounted to the back panel and opposing side panels. The storage unit further comprises a plurality of divider members removably positioned between (i) each pair of consecutive shelf members, (ii) the top panel and an uppermost shelf member and (iii) the bottom panel and a lowermost shelf member. The divider members define a plurality of compartments. In one embodiment, the compartments function as drawer-receiving spaces wherein each drawer-receiving space is sized for receiving a corresponding drawer. Each divider member can be repositioned to provide compartments of varying sizes.
US07806281B2	Continuous length telescoping rods A telescoping rod which can be telescoped between a minimum length and a maximum length is formed from three members two of which are shorter than and slidably mountable on a longer member. A telescoping rod can also be formed from five of the shorter members and two of the longer members with a minimum length equal to the maximum length of the rod formed from three members and a maximum length equal to 2½ times the minimum length of the rod formed from three members.
US07806280B1	Portable clothes hanging rod A deployable rod for hanging clothes after removal from a dryer. The apparatus is a circular rod with a hinge mechanism that is attached to a vertical wall surface. In a retracted state, it folds compactly up against the wall. In a deployed state, it extends perpendicularly outward. The apparatus is supported in the extended outward position by a cable that extends from the outer end back to the wall surface at a 45° angle. This cable support system provides strength for holding clothes. A user could remove clothes from a dryer, immediately place them on hangers and then hang them from the employed apparatus in the extended position; however, other articles may be supported in this manner.
US07806279B2	Engagement member for display device A first engagement part 4 removably engaged with an engagement part 1c of a panel 1 is disposed at an upper end of a main body part 3 of a engagement member 2. A second engagement part 5 is disposed at a lower end of the main body part 3. An elastic element part 5b is engaged with the engagement part 1c by its own elasticity, thereby the second engagement part 5 is removably engaged with the engagement part 1c. A control part 3c extending downwardly is disposed at the lower end of the main body part 3. For removing the engagement member 2 from the panel 1, the lower end of the main body part 3 is moved in a direction away from the panel 1 by hooking a finger on the control part 3c.
US07806278B2	Bottle storage device A bottle storage device, particularly a bottle rack, is provided for at least one double row (7) including a first row (2) and a second row (3) of bottles (1) and resting on a support assembly (11), with each support assembly (11) having a first support assembly part (6) and a second support assembly part (10) for supporting the lateral surfaces (5) of the bottles (1), and a third support assembly part (8) is arranged between them for supporting the bottle necks (4) of the bottles (1), with the support assembly parts (6, 8, 10) each being spaced apart from each other. The third support assembly part (8) projects freely from a rear side of the bottle storage device, opposite the removal side, extending towards the removal side. Stops (14) are provided for the lateral surfaces (5) of the rearmost bottle (1) of the first and the second row (2, 3), which are off-set in reference to each other in a direction of the rows (2, 3).
US07806275B2	Chlorine resistant polyamides and membranes made from the same A chlorine resistant polyamide is formed from the reaction product of an amine and an acid chloride monomer wherein the acid chloride monomer is modified with electron-withdrawing groups that exhibit sufficient activity to (i) minimize any chlorination on both the amine and acid chloride side and (ii) minimize N-chlorination. A membrane is made from the polyamide and, in one application, the membrane is used in a desalination unit.
US07806273B2	System and method for managing client - server communications over computer network using transmission schedule A computer-implemented transmission scheme is provided to control client-server interchanges within a distributed communications network, such as a real time opinion research system. Interchanges include transmitting media streams between one or more clients to a server over a network. Periodic interchanges can be simultaneously or staggeredly transmitted to a sampling pool of active clients. A transmission mode unit implements the transmission scheme. A parameter selector establishes the transmission interval and transmission period used to trigger each interchange. A client assignor creates one or more sampling classes from the sampling pool by applying a sampling quotient generated by the parameter selector. A schedule editor produces a transmission schedule for the active clients. If more than one sampling class has been created, each sampling class would receive a separate transmission schedule for providing staggered transmissions at designated transmission intervals. The transmission schedule can include other data preparation and formatting instructions for compression, aggregation and packetization.
US07806272B2	Magnetic sweeper A magnetic sweeper includes an upper body portion and a base assembly disposed below the upper body portion and a frame. The body defines a cavity with an open bottom portion. The base assembly includes a non-magnetizable frame and a magnetizable plate supported by the frame and a non-magnetizable collection basket disposed below and offset from the magnetizable plate. A pair of wheels and handle are provided for guiding and propelling the sweeper over a selected area of ground. In addition, the sweeper includes a battery and a solar cell for charging and recharging the battery as well as a pair of coils connected to the battery for generating a magnetic field to thereby magnetize the plate to attract ferro-metallic debris. Further, a mechanism is provided for dropping the ferro-metallic material into a collection basket.
US07806270B2	Child-resistant, senior-friendly unit dose container A child-resistant and senior-friendly unit dose package has a hollow container body, an internal divider, and at least first and second separate trays each carrying a plurality of tablets or like items for being dispensed from the container body. The container body has an end with an opening, and each tray can be slid to a retracted position in which the tray is located within the container body and a dispensing position in which the tray extends at least partially through the opening of the container body. The package includes a separate cap removably securable to the container body to seal the opening and prevent access to the trays. Multiple simultaneous manipulations are required to remove the cap from the container body thereby providing a child-resistant connection. A method of assembling a package with at least two separate blister cards and a divider is also disclosed.
US07806269B2	Assembly for packaging a product An assembly for packaging a product includes a blank of sheet material having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The blank forms a carton having a top, a bottom and a plurality of side panels. Each side panel extends between the top and the bottom. A first side panel is movable between a first position and a second position. The first movable side panel is initially biased in the first position. A heat-shrink patch is applied to the interior surface and connected to at least a portion of the first movable side panel. The heat-shrink patch is shrinkable to urge the first movable side panel to the second position.
US07806267B2	Articles suitable for use as a medical device cover and methods of making and using the same Article suitable for use as a medical device cover are disclosed. Methods of making and using the articles are also disclosed.
US07806264B1	Toolbox having positioning structure A toolbox having a positioning structure includes a box body and a positioning seat mounted in the box body. The positioning seat has multiple first grooves and multiple second grooves respectively defined therein. The multiple first grooves are respectively vertically crossed the multiple second grooves to form multiple blocks. Each block is located between two adjacent first grooves and two adjacent second grooves. Multiple clipping strips are respectively received in the multiple first grooves. Each clipping strip has multiple clip portions formed thereon. The multiple clip portions of each clipping strip are respectively located in multiple intersections of the first groove and the second groove. Each clip portion includes at least one elastic sheet.
US07806262B2	Container A package has a rectangular parallelepiped container including vertical front and rear panel sections connected by a pair of vertical side panel sections, a top wall connected to the upper edge of the rear panel section and a bottom wall connected to the at least one of the lower edges of the vertical panels and a top cushion panel disposed beneath the top wall and rotatably connected to at least one upper edge of the side panel sections. A holder is disposed, in the container, for holding a plurality of glass syringes each of which is sealingly contained in a plastic bag.
US07806258B2	Inserts for multiple component containers An insert for a multiple component container includes an upper seal member (10), a depending annular wall (22) sealed to the underside of the seal member (10), a depending spigot (20) connected to the underside of the seal member (10) and a movable wall (28; 60) carried by the depending wall (22). The seal member (10), the depending wall (22) and the movable wall (28; 60) define an interior space. The movable wall (28; 60) is movable with respect to the depending wall (22) under the action of a pressure within the interior space and affording a discharge aperture (32), within which the spigot (20) is slidingly and sealingly received. The interior space accommodates a movable piston member (8), which divides the interior space into a gas space (46) and an ingredient space (44) below it. The outer edge of the piston member (8) forms a sliding seal with the inner surface of the depending wall (22) and a hole is formed in the piston member in which the spigot (20) is slidingly and sealingly received. A gas supply pathway (34) communicates with the gas space (46) and is constructed to permit gas to flow from the exterior of the depending wall (22) into the gas space but substantially to prevent flow in the opposite direction.
US07806247B2	Coupling element in a motor vehicle gearbox A coupling element, for example a coupling sleeve (1), having coupling teeth (2) which, over a part (2a) of their length, have a gradually diminishing cross-sectional profile, a so-called back rake. Over the part, the coupling teeth have a portion (7b) nearest the tooth root having a first pressure angle, which portion connects to a portion (7b) extending to the tooth tip and having a greater pressure angle than the former portion.
US07806246B2	Lubricating structure of one-way clutch There is provided a lubricating structure of a one-way clutch which can lubricate rollers without degrading durability. A direction in which a lubricating oil passage for supplying oil to rollers of the one-way clutch extends is tilted relative to the rotational axis of an inner race and tilted relative to respective rotational axes of the rollers as viewed from the outer circumferential side of the inner race. Thus, a thin-walled part formed between the lubricating oil passage formed just below the roller and the surface on which the rollers roll can be reduced in size. As a result, when the inner race and the outer race are locked, roller's stress is less prone to be concentrated around the thin-walled part, and the deformation of the thin-walled part can be prevented, and therefore the degradation of the durability of the one-way clutch can be prevented.
US07806239B2	Electromechanical actuating device for a wheel brake system of a motor vehicle and a brake system equipped with such an actuating device An actuating system 1 for a wheel brake system of a motor vehicle, wherein the braking action is obtained by means of a rotatable cam element 2 fixed to the motor shaft 8 of an electric motor, with said rotatable cam element 2 abutting against an actuating member 4, so as to laterally displace said actuating member 4, resulting in the braking pads 5 being pressed against the friction element or brake disk. Recovery or adjustment of the backlash or gap arising due to the wear of the brake pads. The motor-cam group or assembly is displaced so as to keep the brake pads 5 in light contact with the friction element or disk but without exerting any unwanted braking action.
US07806238B2	Elevator and pulley assembly for use in an elevator An elevator comprises an elevator car and support belts that form a 4:1 suspension for the elevator cabin and that are looped several times beneath the elevator car. Several parallel, flat belts are used and the rollers of at least one fixed roller group that diverts the belts are positioned in such a way that the belt sections of the parallel belts lie vertically above one another in the vicinity of the belt diversion.
US07806234B2	Lubricant delivery systems and methods for controlling flow in lubricant delivery systems Embodiments are directed to lubricant delivery systems and methods. In one embodiment, the system comprises a lubricant feeder; a pipe comprising at least one nozzle; and at least one lubricant flow outlet extending upwardly from the nozzle. The nozzle comprises at least one flow area reducing portion along the length of the pipe near the lubricant feeder and the at least one lubricant flow outlet is configured to provide lubricant to at least one portion of a machine. In one embodiment, a method for controlling flow is provided comprising; delivering lubricant to an initial section of a lubricant delivery system; increasing the speed of the lubricant as it approaches a first outlet; allowing a portion of the lubricant to exit through the outlet; decreasing the speed of the lubricant after it passes the outlet; and allowing at least a portion of the lubricant to exit through a second outlet.
US07806233B2	Access ladder and method An access ladder for an access hole in a building includes a plurality of sections which telescope relative to each other between an extended position, where the sections define a plane and a user can climb the sections, and a retracted position where the sections are folded on each other. Several of the sections have a least one step which preferably moves between an unfolded position where the user can stand on the step when the sections are in the extended position, and a folded position when the sections are in the retracted position. Each section slides relative to another section of the plurality of sections which it is in contact in order for the sections to telescope. A method for using an access ladder attached to an end of an access hole of a building.
US07806229B2	Fan powered silencing terminal unit An apparatus and method for attenuating the sound generated by a fan powered terminal unit in an HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) system. The apparatus utilizes internal geometry to minimize noise due to air disturbances and aerodynamic effects within the apparatus.
US07806228B2	Single duct silencing terminal unit An apparatus and method for attenuating the sound generated by a single duct terminal unit in an HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) system. The apparatus utilizes internal geometry to minimize noise due to air disturbances and aerodynamic effects within the apparatus.
US07806222B2	Collision detector A collision detector for a vehicle that defines a width direction is disclosed. The collision detector includes a back plate for coupling to the vehicle. The collision detector also includes a plurality of chamber members coupled to the back plate. Each of the chamber members defines a chamber space therein. Also, the collision detector includes a pressure sensor for detecting pressure in at least one of the chamber spaces to thereby detect collision of the vehicle. The chamber members are provided across the width of the vehicle.
US07806219B2	Axle drive unit for a drive train An axle drive unit for an all-wheel drive train comprises an input element which is connectable to an input shaft, such as a cardan shafts. The input shaft extends in a longitudinal direction. The drive unit comprises a power-split device, of which the input member is connected to the input element and of which the output members are connectable to driveshafts of the axle. The axle is oriented in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction.The input member and the output members of the power-split device are mounted rotatably about axes parallel to the longitudinal direction. An angle drive is arranged in each case between the output members of the power-split device and the driveshafts.
US07806214B2	Construction machine Mounted on a revolving frame are onboard equipments including engine and heat exchanger. These onboard equipments are accommodated in a housing cover consisted by including a front partition panel. The front partition panel is fixed to a seat screw member which is provided on the revolving frame. At this time, lower end portion of the front partition panel is hung in a floated state above the revolving frame by a stopper which is adapted rest on an upper end portion of the seat screw member. Therefore, lower end portion of the front partition panel is hung in a floated state above a upper surface of a left side frame, facilitating to align a bolt through hole in the front partition panel with a nut of the seat screw member at the time of threading and tightening a bolt into the nut.
US07806200B2	Power tool with a slip clutch A power tool includes an output member (8) projecting from the tool housing (4), a drive (6) located in the housing for rotating the output member (8), and a slip clutch (22) for transmitting torque from the drive (6) to the output member (8) and including a plurality of clutch elements (24) retained against rotation relative to the housing (4), a plurality of separate spring elements (28) for adjustable preloading the clutch elements (24) against the counter-clutch elements (51) of the control element (18) for retaining the control element (18) against rotation upon application of the torque thereto until threshold of the torque is reached, and a common support element for supporting the spring elements and movable relative to the housing (4).
US07806195B2	Fire sensor, fire detection system, fire suppression system, and combinations thereof A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature.
US07806194B2	Mechanical shoeing for hoof, which is intended, in particular, for sport horses A mechanical shoeing and, more specifically, a shoe which is intended to be mounted to the hoof of a sport horse that comprises: a front central part (3) or toe piece; two side branches (4 and 5) or quarters which extend freely from each side of the front central part, rear end portions (6 and 7) thereof forming heels; and holes (8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, 13, 14, 15) or nail holes which are defined in the side branches (4 and 5) in order to receive nails for fixing to the hoof (2). Moreover, in plan view, the inner hoof-facing surface (2) of each of the side branches (4 and 5) comprises zones (D and E) which belong to the rear end portions (6, 7) or heels and which are flared and, as well, are wider than the side branches (4, 5). In plan view, the inner face of each of the side branches (4 and 5) of the shoe also comprise a zone (A, B) which has a simple curved inner profile and which is narrowed such as to be narrower than zone C of the front central part (3) or toe piece.
US07806191B2	Communication connections for wired drill pipe joints for providing multiple communication paths A drill pipe includes a pin end connector, a box end connector, a first communication connector having a plurality of first communication contacts and a second communication connector having a plurality of second communication contacts. The pin end connector is received by the box end connector to join sections of a drill pipe together. When the drill pipe sections are joined by the pin end and box end connectors, a plurality of isolated communication connections is formed between the first communication contacts and the second communication contacts.
US07806190B2	Contraction joint system A technique that prevents the tangling of communication lines routed along a contraction joint. The technique enables deployment of a well completion having a contraction joint with a plurality of communication lines routed along the contraction joint. A communication line organizer is positioned along the contraction joint to prevent tangling of the plurality of communication lines while enabling sufficient movement of the communication lines to accommodate expansion and contraction of the contraction joint.
US07806179B2	String mounted hydraulic pressure generating device for downhole tool actuation Two subs are held in a fixed position relative to each other when assembled to a string and run into a wellbore. A reservoir of fluid is defined in a wall between the subs. The reservoir has one or more outlets connected by a short jumper line to an adjacent tool to be operated. At the appropriate time, set down weight breaks a shear pin to reduce the reservoir volume and create pressure in the exit lines. The exit lines can be connected to operating pistons in adjacent tools to actuate them or to perform other desired functions using a stream of pressurized fluid. The device can be set for one time or multiple cycles where fluid in the reservoir can be replenished and re-pressurized for multiple cycles of operation.
US07806177B2	Retractable downhole backup assembly for circumferential seal support A packer features spaced apart sealing elements with an extrusion barrier between them. When the packer is set the extrusion barrier is protected from debris in the well. The barrier provides full circumferential extrusion protection using one or more rings made of wedge shaped segments that have a keyway at their edges and are assembled in an alternating manner so as to be able to increase or decrease in diameter when mandrel components are moved toward or away from each other. The segments have an opening through which a mandrel projection extends so as to force the segments into the smaller diameter for removal. Travel stops for the segments in the form of machined flats are provided on the relatively movable mandrel components.
US07806174B2	Well jet device A jet pump mounted on a pipe string and a packer, and a through channel with a sealing unit having a logging cable channel is in the pump body. A check valve is in a channel, for supplying a medium pumped out from a well, at the input thereof in the lower body. A guiding bush with a movable rod, arranged parallel to the logging cable, is fixed to the body under the valve. The top of the rod is positioned under the check valve closing element and a fork, over which the logging cable passes, fastens to the lower end of the rod. The closing element can be pressed out from a seat and brought into contact with the fork while a downhole instrument is lifted. The invention extends functionality by isolating pipe string spaces above and under the jet pump when the instrument is below the pump.
US07806172B2	Vehicle air conditioner An air-outlet mode selecting device includes first and second rotary doors. Each of the first and second rotary doors has rotary shafts separated from each other in an axial direction of the rotary shafts, an outer peripheral door surface that is provided at a position separated radial outward from the center line of the rotary shafts and is turned with the rotary shafts, and left and right side plates for connecting both ends in the axial direction of the outer peripheral surface and the rotary shafts. One of the first and second rotary doors opens and closes a specified opening among three openings and other rotary door opens and closes the remaining two openings among the three openings. Accordingly, door operation force and air flow resistance can be effectively reduced, and the size of the air-outlet mode selecting device can be effectively reduced.
US07806170B2	Heat exchanger In a heat exchanger having a casing in which a joint of the casing and between a core and the casing are brazed and fixed without a gap, the section of a portion in contact with the casing body is formed at a right angle at both ends of an upper edge portion of a header plate, and an upper lid is fitted so that it is brought into contact with the upper edge of the header plate over the entire length.
US07806169B2	Heat exchanger, method for manufacturing the same, and heart-lung machine In a heat exchanger including a plurality of tubes 1 through which a first fluid passes, a housing 2 in which the tubes 1 are installed, and sealing members for sealing a second fluid that flows over surfaces of the tubes 1, the housing 2 includes an inlet 4 for introducing the second fluid therein and a first outlet 5 and second outlets 6 for discharging the second fluid, and the sealing members include a first sealing member 3a positioned on one of end sides of the tubes 1, a second sealing member 3b positioned on the other end side of the tubes 1, and a third sealing member 3c positioned between the first and second sealing members 3a and 3b. The third sealing member 3c is provided so that a gap 7 is provided between the first sealing member 3a and the third sealing member 3c while another gap 7 is provided between the second sealing member 3b and the third sealing member 3c, and that a flow path for the second fluid is formed therein. The second outlets 6 are provided so as to be connected to the gaps 7.
US07806166B1	Insulated spray cooling system for extreme environments An insulated spray cooling system for extreme environments for providing a desired enclosed environment for electronic devices regardless of external environmental conditions. The insulated spray cooling system for extreme environments includes an insulated enclosure that isolates the electronic devices being thermally managed from the external environment and a thermal management unit within the enclosure for thermally managing electronic devices.
US07806165B2	Method for making hot strips of lightweight construction steel In a method for making hot strips, a workable lightweight construction steel is used which in particular can easily be deep-drawn cold and includes the main elements Si, Al and Mn, with high tensile strength and good TRIP and/or TWIP characteristics. The mass % are as follows for C 0.04 to <1.0, Al 0.05 to <4.0, SI 0.05 to ≦6.0; Mn 9.0 to ≦30.0, the remainder being iron with the common incidental steel elements. The melt is cast in a horizontal strip casting unit, close to the final dimensions at calm flow and without bending to form a pre-strip in the range between 6 and 15 mm, and subsequently is fed for further processing.
US07806162B2	Controlled pressure casting A method of forming metal castings includes positioning a first end of a structural member in a first mold cavity and a second end of the structural member in a second mold cavity. The first and second mold cavities are fluidly coupled to a reservoir of molten metal. A main pressure is applied to the molten metal in the reservoir to force the molten metal into the first and second mold cavities. First and second auxiliary pressures are applied to the first and second mold cavities to densify the castings formed in the first and second mold cavities. Another method for casting includes maintaining a main pressure at or less than an initial, mold-filling pressure after the first and second mold cavities have been filled. Additionally, a method for detecting whether a first mold cavity is sufficiently filled with molten metal includes monitoring a moveable element.
US07806156B2	Tread pattern having wave-shaped and straight grooves A tread pattern of a tire is disclosed which has wave-shaped and straight grooves capable of maintaining desired block rigidity and hydroplaning performance of the tire. In the tread pattern, which includes circumferential main grooves, transversal grooves formed between adjacent ones of the circumferential main grooves, and blocks formed between adjacent ones of the transversal grooves, at least one of the circumferential main grooves has a wave-shaped structure having opposite inclined side surfaces each comprising an upper surface portion having first and second curved surfaces alternately arranged along a circumferential direction of the tire while having substantially opposite curvatures, respectively, to form a continuous wave-shaped surface, and a lower surface portion having a straight side surface connected to the alternate first and second curved surfaces while extending along the circumferential direction to form a circumferential straight groove.
US07806155B1	Treatment process for logs used in furniture construction and furniture components formed from such treated logs A process for treating wooden logs to prevent cracking and increase durability includes the steps of cutting a longitudinal slot along the length of the log, forming a generally V-shaped notch by drying the log to a desired moisture content, charring the log to a desired coloration, bathing the log in a protective solution, and drying the log. The slot is cut to a point less than or equal to the radius of the log. The charring of the log can be accomplished by the use of a blowtorch.
US07806152B2	Automated ice bagging apparatus and methods An automatic ice vending apparatus including a holding vessel formed with an aperture, the holding vessel being configured and dimensioned to receive and house ice pieces produced by an operatively associated ice supply, an ice metering device, and an ice transferring device at least partially disposed within the holding vessel that facilitates movement of ice pieces located therein in a first direction toward the aperture thereof, and movement of ice pieces in a second different direction from the aperture to the ice metering device, which is adapted and configured to meter a quantity of ice pieces into a readily transportable container. Methods and automated methods of delivering ice to consumer(s) are also included.
US07806151B2	Drum cap venting device The drum cap venting device generally includes a venting cap assembly. The venting cap assembly can include a venting cap and a venting key. The venting cap generally includes a main body portion, a valve portion and a ring portion. The venting key generally includes a key body portion and a venting tube. The venting key is rotatably engageable with the valve portion of the venting cap such that rotation of the key provides a passageway of continuous fluid communication from the drum, through conduits in the venting cap, and out the venting tube of the venting key. As a result, any release or evacuation of pressurized gasses from the drum is directed away from the user to a safe area or device.
US07806149B2	Shedding apparatus for a weaving machine, in particular for a ribbon weaving machine In order to make a small space requirement, a low energy requirement and therefore an increased weaving frequency possible in a shedding apparatus, a spring drive is proposed which is connected to magnetically acting holding means. The holding means are capable of holding the heddle frame in an upper shed position and in a lower shed position counter to the spring force. Furthermore, the heddle frame is connected to a linear motor. A heddle movement can be initiated by said linear motor. According to the invention, the spring drive is configured as a tension/compression spring which is designed in such a way that, during operation of the heddle frame at the resonant frequency of the spring drive the greater part of the kinetic energy can be obtained from the spring drive.
US07806141B2	Mixing valve including a molded waterway assembly A fluid delivery device including a valve body fluidly coupled to an electrically insulating waterway assembly. The waterway assembly may include a molded base.
US07806137B2	Control system for simulated moving bed chromatography The present invention provides devices and methods for micro-scale simulated moving bed chromatography (SMB) for continuous preparation of analytic quantities of highly pure fractions of target molecules. The present apparatus and method of the invention is adapted in a preferred embodiment to separations by affinity chromatography involving three discontinuous liquid flow loops. An alternative embodiment of affinity chromatography utilizes standard SMB operating under isocratic conditions.
US07806134B1	Mixed water control valve having a water pressure balance function to stabilize a water temperature A control valve for a faucet includes a valve housing, a hollow valve seat, at least one water outlet channel, a fixed plate, a rotation plate, a control unit, two mounting seats, a fixed sleeve, and a movable sleeve. Thus, the movable sleeve is movable in the fixed sleeve to control the water flow rate of the mixed cold and hot water to the optimum value to regulate and stabilize the water pressure automatically so as to provide a pressure balance effect so that the mixed water flowing from the water outlet channel is kept at a constant temperature, thereby providing a comfortable sensation to a user.
US07806133B1	Fluid level controller A controller and method of using same are disclosed. Preferably, the controller includes a pilot cartridge housing supporting an invertible pilot cartridge assembly (“cartridge”). The cartridge preferably includes a cartridge body supporting a number of pneumatic seals adjacent the housing, wherein at least two of the seals are diaphragms. The cartridge preferably provides a first pilot activation feature and an opposing second pilot activation feature. The operating mode of the cartridge is determined by a selected orientation of the first pilot activation feature relative to the housing; and preferably the method of operating the controller includes the steps of: selecting an orientation of the first pilot activation feature relative to the housing; setting a span control mechanism to a neutral position relative to the housing; adjusting a float communicating with the cartridge to a neutral position; and adjusting said span control mechanism to determine a response type of said cartridge.
US07806131B1	Reversible deck umbrella A reversible deck umbrella apparatus having reversible fabric coverings and changeable trim pieces, is herein disclosed. The umbrella comprises a textile product covering of a reversible design thus allowing for multiple fashion statements while prolonging the useful lifetime of the umbrella. The invention is configured on both sides with a variety of pockets and attachment points for the umbrella frame and interchangeable trim areas with various versions such as a solid flap, a pendant design, a scalloped design, a tassel design, and the like.
US07806129B2	Nap paint roller cleaner The present invention is a device for cleaning a soiled paint roller. The device comprises a housing supported by at least two leg members. The housing includes an opened top, a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall. A spindle is interiorly mounted to the bottom wall of the container at a predetermined height, the spindle having means for circumferentially engaging the paint roller. An inlet port is mounted to a side wall and in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid source. At least one stationary sprayer is interiorly mounted to the bottom wall at a predetermined height and a predetermined distance from an end of the spindle. The at least one stationary sprayer is operationally coupled to the inlet port and is in fluid communication with the inlet port for providing a continuous stream of water directly onto the paint roller. At least one pivoting sprayer is interiorly mounted to the bottom portion at a predetermined height and a predetermined distance from the spindle. The at least one pivoting sprayer is in fluid communication with the inlet port for providing a continuous stream of water directly onto the paint roller. A control valve operationally connected to the inlet port. The control valve allows the user to selectively initiate and terminate the flow of cleaning fluid between the at least one stationary sprayer and the at least one pivoting sprayer. In an alternative embodiment, the device can be adapted with a reservoir for providing the cleaning fluid into the housing.
US07806125B2	Inter dental tooth cleaner and delivery device An inter dental device which is a tooth cleaner and gum massager which cleans the area between anterior and posterior teeth, comprising a handle and a stem and flanges and a tip which is grooved or twisted in a spiral pattern, and the flanges extending from a central stem are arranged in a spiral pattern which is continuous with the spiral pattern of the grooves of the tip. This device also may serve as a delivery device which holds and delivers substances to the area between teeth, and does not remove said substances as the device is withdrawn.
US07806124B2	Heatable hair curler A heatable hair curler includes an elongate casing, an interior cavity, and a heat absorbent material. The elongate casing is made of a flexible material and has an axial length of at least about 7.5 inches and a width of at least about 1.25 inches. The casing has opposite first and second ends that are attachable to each other. The interior cavity is located between the first and second ends and is separated from the first and second ends by first and second seams, respectively. The heat absorbent material substantially fills the cavity.
US07806123B2	Modular smoking apparatus A modular smoking apparatus includes a plenum having a substantially vertical dry smoke aperture and a wet smoke aperture disposed substantially parallel to the dry smoke aperture. An upper end of a down tube may be inserted into a lower end of the dry smoke aperture and a lower end of an intermediate tube may be inserted into an upper end of the dry smoke aperture. An upper end of the intermediate tube may be inserted into a the lower end of a burner. A lower end of the plenum may be inserted into an upper end of the base. The base may contain a fluid submerging a lower end of the down tube. The intermediate tube, the dry smoke aperture, and the down tube may form a conduit for dry smoke from the burner to the base, and the wet smoke aperture may form a conduit for wet smoke from the base to a hose.
US07806122B2	Septum port locator system and method for an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device An implantable medical device system includes an implantable device and an external locator device for percutaneously locating detecting port opening of the implantable device. The implantable device includes a port chamber forming the port opening, a septum sealing the port chamber relative to an exterior of the device, and a coil positioned at a known location relative to the port opening. The locator device includes a controller, at least one X-loop electrically coupled to the controller and oriented along a first major axis, and at least one Y-loop electrically coupled to the controller and oriented along a second major axis differing from the first major axis. The system is configured such that when the locator is spatially proximate the coil, an induced voltage in at least the Y-loop(s) is read by the controller to indicate a location of the coil relative to the locator device.
US07806121B2	Follicular unit transplantation planner and methods of its use A system for planning transplantation of follicular units in a body surface of a patient includes a user interface comprising a software-controlled processor, a monitor, and an input device, wherein the system is configured for acquiring images of the body surface, processing the images to produce a three-dimensional model of the body surface, displaying a graphic rendering of the body surface model on the monitor, and displaying on the body surface model a proposed recipient area for implanting follicular units based at least in part on an actual or desired physical characteristic of the patient.
US07806120B2	Nasal respiratory devices for positive end-expiratory pressure Described herein are nasal respiratory devices, in particular, nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. In some variations, these devices have a threshold pressure for closing during expiration.
US07806119B2	Airway device An airway device for human or animal use comprising an airway tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff, wherein the cuff is non-inflatable and is pre-formed in a shape such that a face region of the cuff is adapted to fit snugly over the laryngeal inlet of a patient, and wherein the external profile of the tube is substantially uniform between the distal end of the tube where it starts to meet the cuff and the proximal end of the tube, and wherein the face region of the cuff is formed from a material with a Shore hardness on the A scale of between 0 to 30.
US07806114B2	Electric oven An electric oven includes a cavity, a door rotatably installed at a front surface and including an air suction hole formed at one side of the outside thereof and an air discharge hole formed at one side of the inside thereof; and an air suction/discharge member mounted outside the cavity and allowing the indoor air to be sucked through the air suction hole and to be discharged to a lower side of the cavity.
US07806111B2	Internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine having at least one piston cylinder comprising a housing enclosing twin gas injectors and having two inlet openings for separate supply of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas to a combustion chamber of the piston cylinder, two pressure-controlled and time-controlled, electrical inlet valves and associated nozzle needles coupled to the housing, wherein the combustion chamber has an outlet opening for ejection of a combustion product, and a thermolysis catalyst covering the combustion chamber. The thermolysis catalyst includes two hollow cylinders arranged at a distance from one another and concentrically and surrounding an intermediate space. The walls of the hollow cylinders defining the intermediate space have a metal coating for release of the heat of combustion acting on the inner hollow cylinder. The outer hollow cylinder includes an inlet opening for the supply of water, an outlet opening for the release of oxyhydrogen gas and a temperature sensor for control of water supply.
US07806110B1	Turbocharger configuration for an outboard motor A marine propulsion device is provided with a turbocharger that is located above all, or at least a majority of, the cylinders of an engine. The exhaust gases are directed to one side of the engine and the compressed air is directed to an opposite side of the engine. The turbocharger is located at a rear portion of the engine behind the crankshaft.
US07806109B2	Fuel supply apparatus A fuel pump unit includes a fuel pump which is driven by a motor, a secondary filter case placed to surround the fuel pump and contains a filter, a reserve cup which houses the fuel pump and the secondary filter case, and a pump controller which drivingly controls the fuel pump. A shielding material is provided in the reserve cup to shield electrical noise generated by the fuel pump. The shielding material is grounded. The pump controller includes a pump drive circuit which is provided with an electric filter.
US07806108B2	Feed unit A feed unit has a surge chamber 1, a fuel pump 2, which is arranged in the surge chamber 1, and a pump holder 3, the fuel pump 2 being arranged in the pump holder 3 and the pump holder 3 being fastened in the surge chamber 1. The pump holder 3 has at least two rods 6 which are fastened in the surge chamber 1, the rods 6 being connected to a mount 5 for the fuel pump 2.
US07806106B2	Fuel injector flow correction system for direct injection engines A fuel control system for an engine includes a control module that includes a fuel rail pressure module and a comparison module. The fuel rail pressure module determines a first fuel rail pressure of a fuel rail after a first event and a second fuel rail pressure of the fuel rail after a second event. The first event includes N conditions, a first of the N conditions comprises deactivation of a fuel pump of the engine, and N is an integer. The second event includes M conditions, a first of the M conditions comprises activation of a fuel injector, and M is an integer. The comparison module adjusts a fuel injector constant of the fuel injector based on the first fuel rail pressure, the second fuel rail pressure, and an injector activation period corresponding to the second event.
US07806105B2	Idle speed control apparatus for internal combustion engine When it is determined that an engine speed NE rapidly decreases (positive outcome at S210), a throttle increase amount TAu and a valve lift increase amount VLu are computed based on a decrease rate NEd of the engine speed NE (S220). Then, a target throttle opening degree TAt of a throttle valve and a target maximum valve lift VLt of an intake valve are increased by using the throttle increase amount TAu and the valve lift increase amount VLu (S230). As a result, a drop in the engine speed during idling is reliably suppressed.
US07806102B2	Variable coordination volume type eight-stroke engine The present invention provides a variable coordination volume type eight-stroke engine for increasing the fuel efficiency in the heavy load operation by regulating the maximum air-pressure in the charge-coordinate-channel and adjusting the initiation timing of the injection-process as the engine load changes; wherein the maximum air-pressure of the charge-coordinate-channel will be regulated with a buffer piston in the range of 25% to 75% of the concurrent maximum combustion pressure of the mastery cylinder.In addition the overall temperature of the master cylinder and the slave cylinder will be reduced in the heavy load condition by injecting a flow of high-density-air at lower temperature in the heavy load operation, thereby achieving better durability and higher fuel efficiency.
US07806098B2	Cylinder sleeve for an internal combustion engine A cylinder sleeve for an internal combustion engine is provided with a flat zone that extends along the entire axial length thereof. The cylinder sleeve is embodied as a rough cast sleeve whose outer surface comprises a rough zone that extends along the entire axial length thereof and consists of a plurality of elevations with undercuts in order to ensure that a sufficient amount of combustion heat generated during operation of the engine is discharged.
US07806097B2	Starter device for a motor driven machine The invention pertains to a device for starting an internal combustion engine for handheld equipment such as chain saws, lawn mowers, lawn trimmers and the like, or for vehicles such as mopeds, boats or miniature aircraft. The starting device features an output element into which a starter torque can be introduced when the starting device is actuated. The output element is functionally connected to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine in order to introduce a crankshaft torque therein. The functional connection between the output element and the crankshaft introduces variable crankshaft torque into the crankshaft depending on the rotational angle of the crankshaft at a constant starter torque. This advantageously improves force or torque characteristics for largely operating the starter device independently of the compression phase and the expansion phase of the internal combustion engine.
US07806096B2	In-line induction system for internal combustion engine In line carburetor (104) is mounted to a manifold (140) over the engine (800). The barrels of the carburetor deliver air/fuel suspensions to concentrated positions (152) of the manifold, with the concentrated positions being at opposite ends of the engine. The ports leading from the manifold to the runners are equally positioned about the concentrated positions (152) so that the runners are of substantially equal length and resistance, thereby providing more uniform delivery of the air/fuel suspension to the cylinders.
US07806095B2	Vehicle starting assist system An engine starting assist system. A battery is selectably coupled to an ultracapacitor with a contactor. In addition, a controller is configured to perform at least one of: monitor the condition of the battery, monitor the condition of the ultracapacitor, control the flow of energy between the battery and the ultracapacitor by selective actuation of the contactor, receive a start input control. The controller issues a start output control to a starter solenoid of the engine, such that energy stored in the ultracapacitor may be used to at least one of charge the battery and provide cranking current to a starter of the engine in conjunction with the battery.
US07806091B2	Cooling system for a vehicle The invention relates to a cooling system for an internal combustion engine on a vehicle, preferably for an agricultural or industrial commercial vehicle. The cooling system includes a high temperature circuit and a low-temperature circuit. The high temperature circuit cools the internal combustion engine and includes at least a first cooler. The low temperature circuit cools a charge air cooler and, optionally, an oil cooler and includes at least one second cooler. The charge air cooler has at least two parts or stages. In the direction of flow of coolant in the low temperature circuit, the second cooler is connected downstream of a first part of the charge air cooler, the oil cooler and a second part of the charge air cooler. Alternatively or additionally, a further cooling circuit cools the charge air cooler and includes at least one cooler.
US07806088B2	Primate restraint device A restraint device for primates capable of providing accurate visual psychological results of experiment by reducing stress given to the primates as subjects and stabilizing the psychological state of the primates. A box-like body (12) formed of a transparent material comprises foot stands (70), a waist stand (72), a first restraint (40) for restraining a body, and a second restraint (42) for restraining a neck in this order starting at the lower part. In both restraints, the first cutout parts (40aa, 42aa) of first plate-like bodies (40a, 42a) and the second cutout parts (40bb, 42bb) of second plate-like bodies (40b, 42b) are mutually overlapped with each other in the directions reverse to each other to form a first hole (50) for restraining the body and a second hole (52) for restraining the neck while adjusting their sizes. The heights and the inclinations of the first and second restraints can be adjusted.
US07806087B2	Cat track A cat track composed of several track sections when attached end-to-end in other than an endless loop has end caps to retain a ball that rolls freely in the track. Assembled, the sections may be used together with a cat scratcher and/or a cat spa or other animal toy to increase the animal's interest. The sections may be made in different shapes but are capable of being connected end-to-end to define a variety of patterns, either as an endless or open (non-continuous) track.
US07806086B2	Pet toy This invention relates to a Pet toy, comprising a body structure (1) provided with a plurality of retaining compartments (2) presenting openings (3), arranged to enable hiding and retrieving of objects (4) therein, wherein said body structure (1) comprises a plurality of flexible, sheet formed layers (10, 11, 12) fixedly attached to each other one on top of the other, at least one lower layer (11) has a larger size than a layer (12) positioned on top of the lower layer (11), and wherein said retaining compartments (2) are in the form of pockets between next to each other positioned layers (10, 11, 12).
US07806085B1	P.E.T. PT -pet exercise toy physical therapy An apparatus for any predatory animal having first a rigid base, comprising of a shape designed to return to a set position once interaction is terminated, as it directly applies to the function of said apparatus, and second a shaft housing a pulley mechanism to guide an internal retraction system for attachable/interchangeable amusement devices, third an internal hollow bladder, with the ability to be filled with various substances to increase the coefficient of friction on any given surface, and finally comprising of a “top piece” covering in no specific design, to cover and visually enhance said apparatus.
US07806084B2	Livestock blow dryer with air outlet and air inlets of similar cross-sectional area A blower system for livestock may include a housing. An air inlet may be located on the housing. The air inlet may have an opening. An air outlet on the housing may have an opening with a cross-sectional area at least about 50% of a cross-sectional area of the opening on the air inlet. One or more fans may be located inside the housing. The fans may intake air through the air inlet and expel air through the air outlet. The blower system may be portable. The blower system may allow a user to apply the air from the air outlet to livestock.
US07806083B2	Livestock blow dryer with air deflectors A blower system for livestock may include a housing. An air inlet may be located on the housing. One or more deflectors may deflect air from the air inlet such that the flow of deflected air is at least approximately 90 degrees from the flow of the air from the air inlet. The blower system may be portable. The blower system may allow a user to apply the air from the air outlet to livestock.
US07806081B2	Nectar feeder A nectar feeder for birds has a body member with a base and a lid. The base has an open top end and a side wall. The lid is interfittingly engaged with the top end of the base. A hinge connects the lid to the base to allow movement of the lid relative to the base. The lid has a support extending from an upper surface of the lid. At least one feed port, preferably three, is defined through the lid. The feed port and the support are substantially aligned on the same horizontal plane. A latch is attached to the upper surface of the lid to prevent movement of the lid relative to the base. A moat optionally extends about the periphery of the body member.
US07806076B2	Developing apparatus and method A developing apparatus for developing a substrate whose surface is coated with a coating solution and then exposed includes a substrate supporting unit for horizontally supporting the substrate, a rotation driving mechanism for rotating the substrate supporting unit forwardly or backwardly with respect to a vertical axis, a developer nozzle, disposed to face a surface of the substrate supported by the substrate supporting unit, having a strip-shaped injection opening extended along a direction extending from a periphery of the substrate toward a central portion thereof, a moving unit for moving the developer nozzle from an outer portion of the substrate toward the central portion thereof, and a controller for controlling operations such that while the substrate is rotated forwardly by the rotation driving mechanism, a developer is supplied through the injection opening to the surface of the substrate by moving the developer nozzle and, then, the substrate is rotated backwardly by the rotation driving mechanism.
US07806075B2	Equipment for ultraviolet crosslinking in a controlled atmosphere The invention concerns an installation wherein is performed a crosslinking operation for a coating such as an ink or a varnish through ultraviolet radiation or electronic beam, in the presence of a gas mixture with controlled oxygen residual content. The installation comprises a chamber including one or more UV lamps or a source of accelerated electrons, required for performing the crosslinking operation, and is characterized in that it comprises an input device adjacent the chamber comprising at least the following three components, viewed successively by the product moving to be treated: a labyrinth system, means for injecting an inert gas forming a gas knife and a channel.
US07806074B2	Coating machine and rotary atomizing head thereof A coating machine is capable of reducing VOC and CO2 by atomizing a paint to increase depositing efficiency without lowering production efficiency and the rotary atomizing head of the coating machine. The coating machine includes the rotary atomizing head in which a paint chamber receiving the supply of paint is formed on the rear side thereof. A plurality of rims formed in a roughly truncated conical shape for extending the paint flowing out of the paint chamber by a centrifugal force and atomizing the paint at the tip thereof are fitted in the rotary atomizing head overlappingly at specific clearances. The clearances are opened to the peripheral surface part of the paint chamber. Accordingly, VOC and CO2 can be reduced by reducing the total jetted amount of paint to enable the atomization of the paint at low rotating speeds so as the increase the deposit efficiency.
US07806073B2	System and method for coating articles A system and method is shown for coating an article, including a chamber that can be at least partially open to surrounding air to allow free flow of air through the chamber and recovery of vapor produced during a coating operation within the chamber. The chamber can include a support surface that is adapted to support the article during a coating process, and a coating device within the chamber can be adapted to selectively apply a coating of a fluorocarbon in a fluorinated solvent to at least a potion of an article supported on the support surface.
US07806069B2	System for attaching a flexible cover and an edge clip for the same A system for securing a flexible cover to a boat is described. The system includes a flexible cover defining a peripheral edge and a flexible member attached to the flexible cover adjacent to the peripheral edge. An edge clip is adjustably disposed on the flexible member. The edge clip includes a body defining an inlet and an outlet. The flexible member extends from the inlet to the outlet. A retaining element is disposed within the body to discourage movement of the flexible member with respect to the inlet and the outlet. The system also includes a hook, connectible between the edge clip and the boat for securing the edge clip to the boat, thereby securing the flexible cover to the boat via the flexible member.
US07806066B1	Electric servo motor cable steering power head A device that allows an operator to move steering gear at the same speed as the control device. The invention uses two electric motors with forward and reverse capabilities that are linked to function synchronously by a chain or belt that is carried by sprockets or pulleys on each of the drive motors. A second sprocket or pulley is attached to the facing of one of the drive motor sprockets (pulley). This sprocket (pulley) is linked by a chain or belt to a cable drive system by another sprocket (pulley) that is attached to a cable drive shaft. Activating the drive motors causes a cable be pulled or pushed. The cable, which is attached to the item to be moved, in turn drives this item as desired. These items can include an outboard motor, an out drive for an inboard motor, wheels, valves, etc.
US07806065B1	Modular system for fast and easy conversion of anchor moored semi-submersibles to dynamically positioned semis without the need for dry docking, using a diesel electric thruster system A modular removable externally mountable diesel electric thruster system using azimuthing thrusters and a dynamic positioning system for positioning floating semi-submersible vessels with a ballasted waterline and at least one submerged pontoon.
US07806062B2	Sewing machine and sewing element A chain stitch or a double chain stitch sewing machine or sewing element of a sewing machine comprising three elements: a needle; a looper; and a spreader improved in such a way that a collision of any two of the elements during the sewing operations will not cause serious damage to the sewing machine and stop periods as a consequence thereof. It is provided that the sewing elements are formed such that at least one sewing element, in particular the spreader, will dodge or break at the predetermined breaking point due to its design and/or material properties.
US07806058B2	Tank car stub sill attachment A head brace and a method for attaching a stub sill to a tank of a railroad tank car by the use of such a head brace. A stub sill includes side plates having ears that extend upward to support the tank near where the head of the tank is attached, and a head brace is welded to the side plates and to the head of the tank in a weld joint that can be continuous along the head brace from the ears of the side plate to the center of the head brace. Doublers may be provided on the sill where the head brace is welded to the side plates.
US07806057B2	Hopper car gate with opposed double doors A hopper car gate with opposed double doors for discharging cargo from a hopper car. The gate has joined side walls and end walls which present top and bottom openings. A flange joined to the walls adjacent the top opening is adapted to be joined to the hopper car. A rail extends between opposite walls adjacent the bottom opening. First and second doors are supported on the rail. The doors are moveable in opposite directions between a closed position which blocks the bottom opening and an open position which allows the cargo to exit through the opening.
US07806053B1	Method and apparatus for changing the spin of a projectile in flight At least some of the segments of a segmented rod projectile are provided with a mechanism that causes them to divert away from the projectile's original line of flight after the segments are separated during flight to the target. That mechanism is illustratively a notched flare. The segments illustratively divert in a predetermined dispersion pattern. In order to ensure that each segment flies in the desired direction after separation, the disclosed projectile includes a mechanism that, just prior to segment separation, arrests spin of the projectile. Thus the segments are essentially non-spinning after separation and thus the desired diversion will not be counteracted by post-separation spin of the segments.
US07806041B2	Linear actuator A cylinder body includes a first guide surface made up from first guide grooves and a first bulging portion, wherein a slide table is displaceably supported on the first guide surface via a guide mechanism. Additionally, guide members of a guide block that constitutes the guide mechanism are inserted into and fixed within the first guide grooves. Further, the cylinder body is equipped with a second guide surface, which is formed with substantially the same shape as the first guide surface. In the event that the first guide surface is oriented upwardly and the slide table is installed thereon, the second guide surface acts as a mounting surface, whereas, in the event that the second guide surface is oriented upwardly and the slide table is installed thereon, the first guide surface acts as the mounting surface.
US07806040B2	Ball supported swashplate for axial piston hydraulic machine An axial piston hydraulic machine having a housing with a cylinder block with reciprocating pistons disposed therein. The reciprocating pistons are rotatably connected to a swashplate at a first end of the swashplate. At a second end of a swashplate support balls are received and engage the housing. The support balls are located radially from the plurality of reciprocating pistons such that the distance between the axis of rotation of an input shaft and a piston axis of the plurality of pistons is significantly less than the radial distance between the axis of rotation of the shaft and the center points of the support balls, and wherein the pivot axis passing through the center points of the support balls lies in or near the plane passing through the piston/slipper ball joints.
US07806039B1	Firearm with facility for open-bolt and closed-bolt operation A firearm has a frame with a barrel connected to the frame and defining a barrel axis. The barrel has a rear end defining a chamber, and a bolt assembly reciprocates with respect to the chamber between a closed position adjacent the chamber, and an open position away from the chamber. A fire control assembly includes a trigger and a selector switch with a semi-automatic position and a fully-automatic position. The fire control assembly includes a bolt assembly sear operably engaging the bolt. The fire control assembly operates when the selector switch is in the semi-automatic position in response to pulling the trigger to discharge the firearm, to load a cartridge, and to position the bolt in the closed position. The fire control assembly operates when the selector switch is in the fully-automatic position in response to pulling the trigger to discharge the firearm, and to hold the bolt in the open position. The fire control may include a sub-frame connected to the frame and to the bolt assembly sear, and may include a safety sear that prevents firing out of battery when in either full-auto or semi-auto modes. The fire control system may include a facility that momentarily maintains the trigger in a firing position when it is released while the bolt is moving forward from the open position.
US07806036B2	Magazine apparatuses, firearms including same, and method of introducing an ammunition cartridge into a firearm A magazine for introducing a plurality of ammunition cartridges into a firearm is disclosed. Particularly, a magazine may include a first rotor configured for rotating about a first center of rotation and a second rotor configured for rotating about a second center of rotation, wherein a position of the first rotor and a position of the second rotor are fixed with respect to one another. Further, operation of the first and second rotor may cause at least one ammunition cartridge of a plurality of ammunition cartridges that are movable by the first and second rotor to move along a serpentine path. Firearm systems including such a magazine are also disclosed. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of introducing an ammunition cartridge into a firearm. More specifically, an ammunition cartridge may be moved along a selected serpentine path prior to introducing the ammunition cartridge into a firearm.
US07806034B1	Safety prime feeding device A safety prime feeding device includes a tray base, a tray cover, a bearing yoke, a priming pin and an elevator pin. The tray base includes a primer tray and an attachment projection that extends from the tray base. Primers are loaded into the primer tray. A primer slot is formed in a top of the attachment projection. The elevator pin pushes a primer to the primer slot above the primer tray for transfer of the primer to the priming pin. The priming pin and elevator pin are retained by the bearing yoke. A primer barrier is formed in the primer tray adjacent the elevator pin. An actuator body includes a tray retaining body, a lever and a connecting rod. The attachment projection is retained by the tray retaining body. Squeezing the lever pushes the connecting rod, which pushes the bearing yoke to push the primer into the cartridge.
US07806030B2	Cutting machine for blinds In a cutting machine for cutting down venetian blinds a headrail cutter and a bottom rail cutter are provided which move along a horizontal axis. After the headrail and bottom rail are trimmed a slat cutter moves in a vertical axis, up or down to cut the slats. The cutting machine enables one to cut down a venetian blind while the opposite end of the blind remains in the packing box. Preferably, a spacer or collar is provided on the blind prior to packaging so that the headrail, window covering material and bottom rail will be spaced apart from one another a desired amount. That spacing should be the same spacing as the openings in the cutting machine so that when one end of the blind is removed from the package that end of the blind can be readily inserted into the cutting mechanism.
US07806029B2	Apparatus and method for shaping slabs of material A slab shaping system includes a slab shaping device. The slab shaping device includes a cutting device and de-burring device, wherein the cutting device and the de-burring device, respectively cut and de-burr a slab. According to an embodiment, the slab shaping system may include a plurality of spaced apart slab support beams that form at least one slot therebetween. According to an embodiment, the cutting device and de-burring device may be axially-aligned. A method for operating a slab shaping system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of positioning a plurality of slab support beams on a table to form at least one slot; positioning a slab over the slab support beams; positioning a cutting device and de-burring device of a slab shaping device in axial-alignment; and cutting and de-burring the cut in the slab along a length of the at least one slot.
US07806028B2	Nutshell cracker and method of use This invention is directed toward a nutshell cracker and method of use. The nutshell cracker has three or more cracking members, each with a concave cracking surface, a central slot on its top with eyelets on either side. The 3-D design and curvature of the invention make it stylish, sleek, and attractive, and suitable for storage upon a table or kitchen countertop. The cracking members rotate about the connecting member, surrounding the nut on three or more sides, thereby allowing the user to apply less pressure per cracking member to achieve the same overall pressure upon the nutshell as would be applied through use of a traditional nutcracker. Having cracking members on three or more sides also increases the ability of the invention to constrain the nutshell during cracking and decreases the chances that once cracked, the actual nut will squirt out the side and fall on the floor.
US07806027B1	Torque limiter wrench and method A limiter torque wrench and method having a handle and a jaw pivotally connected together along an axis and for pivoting of the handle upon applying a quantifiable torque. A cam and spring-loaded follower are interconnected between the handle and the jaw. A ratchet is connected to the cam for return of the cam to a starting position and with minimal torque and after application of the limited torque. There is a second ratchet engagable with a workpiece and a pawl engages the second ratchet and a pusher engages the pawl offset from the axis for optimum engagement force on the engaged pawl.
US07806023B2	Thumb grip extension device for motorcycle throttle screw A throttle control assembly includes a throttle screw for retaining a hand grip throttle control in a desired position, and a thumb grip extension device removably attached to the head of the throttle screw to facilitate turning the screw. The thumb grip extension device includes a disc-shaped base, a plurality of detent structures extending above an upper surface of the base, and a handle protruding radially outwardly from one of the detent structures. The detent structures each have a convex outer surface with a curvature that generally corresponds to the outer periphery of the base, a convex inner surface, and a detention ridge protruding from and extending across the convex inner surface at a location spaced from the upper surface of the base. The detent structures are resiliently movable outwardly relative to each other to allow the device to be installed and retained on the head of the throttle screw.
US07806012B2	Attachment assembly and drive unit having same A drive unit includes a gear set driving a drive pulley that in turn drives a flexible drive member which is attached to a driven member by an attachment assembly that travels in a channel. The attachment assembly is attached to the flexible drive member by a coupler that has teeth that extend through respective windows of the flexible drive member. The coupler is disposed between side walls of a yoke and attached to a bridge wall of the yoke. An outer shoe engages each side wall of the yoke. The attachment assembly includes an optional spring to tension the flexible drive member and the shoes have optional flexible tapered fingers to stabilize the drive pulley. The flexible drive member and the spring are trapped between the coupler and the bridge wall of the yoke. In an alternate arrangement, the flexible drive member is trapped between the coupler and fingers of the shoes that extend behind the flexible drive member and through spaces between adjacent teeth of the coupler and into sockets of the other shoe. The flexible drive member may be a drive chain or a drive belt having spaced windows.
US07806010B2	Test port assembly for allowing a test probe to be inserted into a conduit This invention relates to a rotating test port assembly for measuring air flow and particulate matter in conduits. The test port assembly includes a first end section, a second end section, and a rotating section adapted for rotation between the first and second end sections. The assembly further includes a test port positioned on the rotating section for allowing a test probe to be inserted into a stream flowing in a conduit.
US07806006B2	Bicycle torque measuring system Strain gauges are mounted on each crank arm of the bicycle and provide a measure of the torque applied to each crank arm. In a preferred embodiment, strain gauges are mounted on opposite edges of each crank arm, which includes a self-contained power, electrical circuitry, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting the strain measurement information to a main controller. The main controller includes a wireless transceiver for transmitting and receiving data from both the left and right crank arms and external devices. Memory is also included for storing such data for subsequent analysis to determine the individual leg performance of a cyclist during a race or training session.
US07806004B2	Belt conveying tension measuring system A belt conveying tension measuring system for measuring applied take-up tension on a belt of a bucket elevator or a belt of a conveyor. The tension measuring system includes a center assembly that is used in combination with a pushing assembly and a horizontal stabilizer assembly such that when a deflection operating assembly is used actuation of the deflection operating assembly causes the pushing assembly to provide deflection to the belt of the conveyor. The pressure to deflect the belt a set amount is measured with and set by a load cell and scale assembly.
US07806003B2	Doppler type ultrasonic flow meter In a doppler type ultrasonic flow meter (1) for measuring the volumetric flow of a measurement object fluid (10) using doppler shift of ultrasound, a pair of ultrasonic transducers (3a, 3b) perform transmission of ultrasound and reception of an ultrasound echo resulting from the ultrasound being reflected. The ultrasonic transducers (3a, 3b) are disposed on an extension line of a measurement line ML for performing measurement of doppler shift, symmetrical about the center axis (5) of a pipe (2) with a measurement object fluid (10) flowing through its inside, and on the outside of the pipe (2). A flow profile for the side opposite, with respect to the center axis (5) of the pipe (2), the side on which the respective ultrasonic transducer (3a, 3b) is disposed is used for the calculation of the volumetric flow of the measurement object fluid (10).
US07806002B2	Capacitive sensing in an automotive mirror An automotive mirror assembly includes a mirror and transparent substrate adjacent to the mirror. The patterned coating is attached to transparent substrate and defines at least part of capacitive element. A capacitance sensor is in communication with the patterned coating thereby allowing capacitance changes induced in the patterned coating to be monitored.
US07805997B2	On-machine method for determining transmission shaft assembly quality An on-machine inspection method for detecting whether a shaft of a transmission system has failed uses a test probe from flaw detection apparatus to discover echo signals with known peaks corresponding to defined weakened portions in the shaft. The test probe is then moved to prescribed angular distances about an end face of the shaft to obtain the echo signals.
US07805996B2	Servo accelerometer In a servo accelerometer, a support rod is formed integrally with a pole piece bottom, which is disposed between a magnetic yoke and a magnet. The support rod is extended to penetrate to the outside through a through-hole formed in a closure plate portion of the magnetic yokes. The sensing mechanism is connected via the support rod to a housing by fixing the support rod at the extended end thereof to the housing. The support rod may be formed integrally with the closure plate portion of the magnetic yoke, rather than the pole piece bottom.
US07805995B2	Vibrating gyroscope A vibrating gyroscope includes a tuning-fork vibrator having a base and legs. The vibrator is joined to a support plate by conductive adhesive members. The support plate includes an outer frame portion in which a joining portion is provided at a location near a longitudinal end of the outer frame portion. The joining portion is supported by a first support portion in the air gap portion. The width of the first support portion is less than the width of the joining portion. The vibrator is joined to the joining portion of the support plate.
US07805989B2	Pressure tube for a position measuring system A position measuring system, especially for hydraulic valve, having a pressure tube to accommodate an armature is provided, whereby the pressure tube is manufactured by deep-drawing. As a result, a cost-effective manufacturing process can be employed for the pressure tube. The pressure tube can be firmly attached to a valve housing by means of a holding element and, optionally, an attachment flange.
US07805987B1	System and method for pneumatic tire defect detection Differential expansion (or contraction) of areas of a tire sidewall is measured by constructing height profiles of the tire at each of at least two different static pressures to detect defects in the tire. Light sources project a plurality of illuminated lines onto a tire and cameras are used to record the position of the lines to construct the height profiles of a rotationally fixed position tire.
US07805981B2	Gaseous nuclear symmetric state and quantification thereof This invention relates to methods and apparatus of quantifying the portion of a gas in a specific nuclear symmetric state. Specifically, the invention is directed to the measurement of the speed of sound in an unknown sample and comparing it to astandard.
US07805979B2	High accuracy contamination estimation in hydrocarbon samples using GC×GC A method of estimating contamination of oil based mud filtrate in a hydrocarbon sample. The method comprising the steps of obtaining a hydrocarbon sample contaminated with oil based mud filtrate, then analyzing the contaminated hydrocarbon sample using two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC). The method further comprises identifying one or more unique component or tracer in the oil based mud filtrate in the contaminated hydrocarbon sample. Finally, the method comprises of summing the peak volumes of the one or more unique component or tracer, relative to the peak volumes of a clean hydrocarbon sample.
US07805973B2	Mechanical press drive system A method for operating a mechanical press including an electric drive motor, a drive control for controlling the motor, a ram, a flywheel, a clutch and a member for translating rotational motion of the flywheel in a first rotation direction into a linear motion of the ram arranged to be lowered and raised along a linear path for operating the press to carry out a press production cycle. The press cycle includes a pressing part and one or more non-pressing parts. The press includes a second drive motor or actuator arranged connected to the ram and by providing a control output to the drive control, the speed of the second drive motor is made variable during at least one part of the press production cycle. The press may be reversed between production cycles. A press and system including such a press.
US07805971B2	Forging die and process A forging die and process suitable for producing large forgings, including turbine disks and other rotating components of power-generating gas turbine engines, using billets formed by powder metallurgy. The forging die includes a backplate, and segments arranged in a radial pattern about a region on a surface of the backplate. Each segment has a backside facing the backplate and an interface surface facing away from the backplate, with the interface surface being adapted to engage the billet during forging. The segments are physically coupled to the surface of the backplate in a manner that enables radial movement of the segments relative to the backplate.
US07805969B2	Master keyed combination lock A multiple dial lock includes reset dials rotatable around a lock shaft. Each reset dial must be at a specific angular position for a user to unlock the lock or reset the combination. Each reset dial has a magnet. A master key includes sensors, each in communication with one signal. Each of the signals indicates to a user that a respective magnet is adjacent a respective sensor, thus assisting a user in recovering a lost combination. A rotary lock includes a dial which rotates a drive cam, which in turn rotates several wheels to their unlocking positions. One magnet for each wheel is provided on the drive cam. Each magnet communicates with one sensor provided on a master key, which also includes signals, indicating that a respective magnet is adjacent a respective sensor, thus assisting a user in recovering a lost combination.
US07805968B2	System for setting up and controlling a conference circuit An instruction for establishing a network-wide conference circuit in a telecommunication or IP network is transmitted to a switching computer or server in the network. At least one item of routing information with respect to the subscribers or other parties to the conference circuit is stored. An optimized pattern of connections of the conference circuit is calculated in the switching computer or server on the basis of the routing information.
US07805964B2	Detergent supply apparatus of washing machine In a detergent supply apparatus of a drum-type washing machine according to the present invention, detergent supplying units and a softener supplying unit are partitioned and provided in a detergent box and the softener supplying unit is provided with a siphon tube, a siphon cap having an outlet path formed between the siphon tube and the siphon cap is provided with a softener supplying unit, and the softener injecting unit 286 is opened and closed by a softener lid, making it possible to prevent detergent from infiltrating into the inside of the softener supplying unit through the softener supplying unit.
US07805963B2	Method for continuously forming optical fiber connector glass and other close tolerance components A method and device for making high precision glass forms (110). A glass rod (1) is pushed into a melting tube (47) and the glass form is pulled from the chamber. Preferably, both the push rate and the pull rate are controlled. Fiber optic glass ferrules and other components manufactured by the use of this invention have precision dimensions that fall well within the tight dimensional tolerances required for ferrules and others.
US07805959B2	Cup holder for drinking game The cup holder for a drinking game is a triangular multi-cup beverage tray and freezer pack insert that holds and chills multiple cups in a “billiard ball rack” formation for use in the drinking game “Beer-Pong,” “Beirut,” or variations thereof. The cup holder for a drinking game includes cup pockets, indentations or channels in a triangular row formation (front to back) of one cup, two cups, three cups, etc., which are formed in the freezer pack The cup holding freezer pack fits into the triangular tray for added stability. Rubber or neoprene feet are disposed symmetrically on an underside of the bottom of the tray to provide traction during use. Preferably, the placement and depth of the cup pockets provide for the correct orientation of the cups for optimal playing of the drinking game with standard 16-ounce party cups.
US07805947B2	Aircraft with disengageable engine and auxiliary power unit components Several improvements to an aircraft turbine engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) are disclosed, as well as methods of using these improvements in routine and emergency aircraft operations. The improvements comprise the addition of cockpit-controllable clutches that can be used to independently disconnect the engine's integrated drive generator (IDG), engine driven pump (EDP), fuel pump, and oil pump from the engine gearbox. These engine components may then be connected to air turbines by the use of additional clutches and then powered by the turbines. Similar arrangements are provided for the APU components. Cranking pads, attached to various engine and APU components, are disclosed to provide a means for externally powering the components for testing purposes and to assist with engine and APU start. Detailed methods are disclosed to use the new components for routine ground-testing and maintenance and for the enhancement of flight safety, minimization of engine component damage, and extension of engine-out flying range in the case of an emergency in-flight engine shutdown.
US07805946B2	Combustor flow sleeve attachment system Embodiments of the invention relate to a combustor flow sleeve for a turbine engine. According to aspects of the invention, the flow sleeve can be attached to one of the components in the combustor head-end by a plurality of fasteners. In one embodiment, the flow sleeve can be attached directly to the combustor head-end component by a plurality of bolts. The bolted flow sleeve can reduce the time to install or remove the flow sleeve. In certain areas, it may not be possible to directly attach the flow sleeve to the combustor component. A flow sleeve according to aspects of the invention can be adapted to facilitate indirect attachment to the combustor head-end component. The flow sleeve can further be adapted to include thermal relief slots to accommodate any differential thermal expansion or contraction between the flow sleeve and the component to which the flow sleeve is attached.
US07805943B2	Shroud for a turbomachine combustion chamber A shroud for a combustion chamber bottom designed to cover fuel injectors is provided with drillings on at least one of its sides to open up the cavity within the shroud and reduce noise that it produces and combustion instabilities. The drillings also have the effect of reducing instabilities and non-uniformity of the airflow around the shroud.
US07805942B2	Thermodynamic cycle with power unit and venturi and a method of producing a useful effect therewith This disclosure relates to a improved thermodynamic cycle with power unit and venturi, a method of producing a useful effect therewith using a greater pressure gradient created locally in a fluid using the venturi, and more particularly, the use of a first portion of the fluid in the thermodynamic cycle as driving force for a venturi, and the placement of the venturi nozzle in an exhaust area of the power unit to create a greater pressure gradient locally and collect a second portion of the fluid in the thermodynamic cycle.
US07805936B2	Thermo-element To provide a thermo-element having a simple structure, an improved durability and a good response characteristic, by improving heat conduction of wax and by improving a diaphragm. The wax is blended with small pieces of metal, and a low-melting point alloy having a melting point equal to or higher than a melting point of the wax, which are melted and mixed together in the wax, so as to improve the heat conduction and thus response characteristic of the wax. A thick sealing member comprises a piston insertion bore formed in a central portion thereof, a thick portion between the piston insertion bore and a sealing portion in an outer peripheral region the thick portion being easily deformable. The thick sealing member operates both as a diaphragm and as a gummy fluid in a prior art thermo-element. A thermo-element has a small number of components, a simple structure.
US07805930B2	Exhaust emission purifying apparatus for engine The present invention is directed to defrost a reducing agent with cooling water of an engine and to prevent water scale from being deposited and accumulated on a cooling water pipe for circulating the cooling water. A frozen reducing agent is defrosted by being heated with cooling water of an engine. A cooling water pipe for guiding the cooling water to a reducing agent tank is provided with a cutoff valve. To defrost the reducing agent, the cutoff valve is opened. Even in the case where the reducing agent is not frozen, the cutoff valve is opened for a predetermined period after start of the cutoff valve to circulate the cooling water in the cooling water pipe.
US07805929B2	Selective catalytic reduction system A method of controlling ammonia and nitric oxides production for selective catalytic reduction systems is provided. The method may include producing an ammonia-containing gas stream having an ammonia concentration. The method may further include operating an engine to continuously produce a NOx-containing gas stream having a NOx concentration. The ammonia-containing gas stream may be supplied to a first exhaust system location upstream of a selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and the ammonia concentration may be determined at a first time. The NOx-containing gas stream may be supplied to a second exhaust system location upstream of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst, and the NOx concentration may be evaluated at a second time which is later than the first time. The NOx concentration may be adjusted based on the ammonia concentration at the first time.
US07805928B2	System for controlling exhaust gas sensor having heater An exhaust gas sensor for detecting oxygen concentration in exhaust gas is disposed in an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine. The sensor including a heater is controlled by a system that includes an electronic control unit. Water vapor contained in the exhaust gas is condensed on the sensor when the exhaust gas temperature is low. If the water condensation occurs while the sensor is heated by the heater, a sensor element may be cracked due to local cooling by the condensed water. To avoid the water condensation, the exhaust gas temperature is raised by retarding ignition timing of the engine for a certain period after the engine is started. After the exhaust gas is heated to a certain level, the sensor is heated. Alternatively, heating of the sensor is prohibited until the exhaust gas temperature becomes to a level at which no water condensation occurs. Thus, the cracking of the sensor element is avoided while making a delay of sensor activation minimal.
US07805926B2	Exhaust treatment system having an acidic debris filter An exhaust treatment system for a power source has an air induction system, an exhaust system and a recirculation system. The exhaust system includes a particulate filter. The recirculation system is configured to draw exhaust from downstream of the particulate filter and direct the exhaust to the air induction system. The recirculation system includes an exhaust gas cooler, and an acidic debris filter.
US07805924B2	Thermally decoupled mixer The present invention provides a mixer assembly including a mixer and a plurality of scoops attached around a circumference of the mixer element via a combination of sliding brackets and fixed brackets. The sliding brackets provide attachment and allow relative movement between the plurality of scoops and the mixer element while the fixed brackets provide only attachment between the mixer element and the plurality of scoops. The first sliding bracket includes a first flange that is fixedly mounted to the mixer element and a second flange that is biased against a surface of the scoop. A second sliding bracket is fixedly mounted to the mixer element and adjustably mounted to the scoop. The second sliding bracket includes an attachment hole and the scoop includes an adjustment slot. A fastener assembly including a spacer is received within the adjustment hole and the adjustment slot to allow relative movement between the mixer element and the scoop.
US07805923B2	Integrated coal gasification combined cycle plant An integrated coal gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant which appropriately processes an early produced gas to suppress the emission of a sulfur component into the atmosphere for further improving environmental compatibility is provided. The IGCC plant has a gasifier for converting pulverized coal to gas fuel, a gas turbine operated thereby and supplying a combustion exhaust gas to an heat recovery steam generator, a steam turbine operated by steam generated thereby, and a power generator connected to the gas turbine system and/or the steam turbine. In this IGCC plant, a combustion exhaust gas discharged from the heat recovery steam generator is desulfurized and exhausted into the atmosphere. In addition, an initial desulfurization equipment exclusively used for the early produced gas is provided for a flow path extending from an outlet side of the gasifier to a flare system.
US07805914B2	Hydraulic bale kicker with optional weighing device A hydraulically actuated bale kicker apparatus for ejecting a completed bale rearwardly from a round baler without interfering with the opening and closing of the baler tailgate wherein actuators for the tailgate and bale kicker are hydraulically connected in a single, reversible flow hydraulic circuit for coordinated movement.
US07805897B2	Storm panel for protecting windows and doors during high winds A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. The panel includes a zippered opening for access through the panel when in use. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disassembly.
US07805896B2	Heated insulating glass panel with a fitting A heated insulating glass panel, with a fitting, is provided. The heated insulating glass panel is formed from two dielectric sheets that are separated by a spacer, which has a spacer layer at the spacer edge. The fitting, which is made of a fitting base portion and a fitting tubular portion, is attached to the spacer layer at the spacer edge by way of, for example, two screws. Thus, the fitting provides a pathway for routing wires into and away from the heated insulating glass panel. If necessary, an elbow may be provided which attaches to the fitting tubular portion for changing the direction of the routing of the wires. In addition, conduit may be attached to the fitting to route the wiring to and from the heated insulating glass panel.
US07805895B2	Foundation for enabling anchoring of a wind turbine tower thereto by means of replaceable through-bolts A foundation for enabling anchoring of a wind turbine tower thereto by means of replaceable through-bolts includes a foundation sole with a set of through-holes for accommodating the through-bolts, wherein the through-holes extend from an upper surface to a lower surface of the foundation sole; a workspace arranged beneath the foundation sole for enabling access to lower ends the through-bolts when arranged in the through-holes; and a passage allowing access to the workspace from a location outside an area of the foundation sole to be covered by the tower. A method for providing such a foundation is also disclosed.
US07805894B2	Construction connectors incorporating hardware A construction connector incorporating one or more fasteners can be formed by a plate including a plurality of openings, at least one fastener aligned with a corresponding opening in the plate and oriented substantially perpendicular to the plate, and a breakable connection coupling the fastener to the plate. The breakable connection further can comprise a weld. A second fastener also can be aligned with a second corresponding opening in the plate such that it is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plate, and a breakable connection can be used to couple the second fastener to the plate. Additionally, a second plate can be coupled to the plate, wherein the second plate includes at least one opening.
US07805893B2	Preassembled tower section of a wind power plant The present invention relates to a preassembled tower section of a wind power plant and a method of transporting a tower section of a wind power plant, the method comprising the steps providing the tower section at a preassembly site, preassembling at least one electronic subsystem of the wind power plant onto the tower section, transporting the preassembled tower section from the preassembly site to an installation site. In effect transport thereof is considerably simplified and a higher degree of modular design and preassembly is achieved.
US07805883B2	Cover layers to prevent weed growth The invention relates to a soil cover, a method for preventing weed growth by using a soil cover, the use of potato steam peels and the use of a cork fraction of potato steam peels for preventing weed growth. A soil cover according to the invention comprises potato steam peels or a part, derivative or analogue thereof. In a different embodiment, a soil cover according to the invention comprises a cork fraction of potato steam peels or a part, derivative or analogue thereof.
US07805881B2	Bead attachment A device made of a thermoplastic material having two portions connected together with a web or hinge. A first portion forms a main body and the second portion forms a lid or cover. When the lid is aligned and closed onto the main body, the shape of the unitary device may be spherical, elliptical or another shape. The main body allows for one or more lines or strings to rest within a channel formed in the main body parallel to a pivot axis of the hinge so that when the lid is closed into the main body the strings are trapped within the channel of the main body by the lid.
US07805877B2	Inertia driven eye protection for a scope An eyepiece of a firearm scope includes a spring positioned between a shock mount and an ocular lens, wherein the spring holds the ocular lens a predetermined position from an objective lens of the scope when the spring is in an uncompressed state. During recoil of the firearm, the spring compresses to allow the ocular lens to travel towards the objective lens, thereby increasing an effective eye clearance distance between the ocular lens and a shooter. Following recoil, the spring expands to return the ocular lens to the predetermined position. The spring compresses again during impact of the eyepiece with the shooter's face, thereby partially absorbing the force of the impact and reducing the chance of injury to the shooter.
US07805874B2	Multi-round magazine loader and unloader A firearm magazine loader for loading both rounds held by a stripper clip and for loading loose rounds into a magazine comprises, in one aspect, a stick-like body having a lower portion adapted to fit over and attach to an open top end of a magazine and an upper portion for receiving a loaded stripper clip or loose rounds. A tiltable and slideable slider is coupled inseparably to slots in the upper portion and slidable along it. Loading is achieved by using the slider to thrust down the top-most round in the upper portion, causing all other rounds below to be forced sequentially and quickly into the magazine. The loader also includes and unloading flange for unloading rounds from the magazine.
US07805867B2	Device for generating steam A steam generating apparatus (20) is described, comprising a boiler (24) provided with electric heating means (25) and current controlling means (33, 40; 37) for controlling the current in the heating means; the apparatus further comprising at least one temperature sensor (34) and a pressure sensor (35); the apparatus being capable of generating steam at a variable steam output rate; wherein the controlling means (33, 40; 37) are designed, at a relatively low steam output rate setting, to control the current in the heating means on the basis of a temperature measurement signal (T) from the temperature sensor (34), and wherein the controlling means (33, 40; 37) are designed, at a relatively high steam output rate setting, to control the current in the heating means on the basis of pressure.
US07805866B1	Stabilized float mechanism for material-moving implement A float mechanism for movably attaching an implement to a vehicle has a mounting frame that connects onto the vehicle and a fixed frame that affixes to the implement. A pivot bracket pivotally attaches to one of the frames and is slidably connected to the other to accommodate a limited degree of translational motion. The pivot bracket can slidably connect to the frame by a pair of guides in combination with a pair of sleeves. Rotational motion between the fixed frame and the mounting frame can be limited by slots in one of the frames that are slidably engaged by a stabilizing element on the other frame. When the stabilizing element is a horizontal bar, it can engage a pair of vertical slots. To optionally eliminate the free motion between the frames, movable blocks can be employed to limit the motion of each stabilizing element in its slot.
US07805865B2	Vibratory exciter unit for interchangeable connection to various vibratory tools A vibratory exciter apparatus can be interchangeably connected to a variety of diverse vibratory compaction and other earth-working vibratory tools and includes a vibration-isolating connection link to tool carriers of varying sizes. A vibratory exciter housing is isolated from the connector link and from the carrying tool to which the link is attached by a primary elastomer isolator group which is, in turn, protected from damaging overload in a vertical downward direction by a secondary elastomeric isolator sheet and from damaging vertical load in an upward direction by a tertiary elastomeric isolator sheet. The connecting link utilizes adjustable bushing assemblies to accommodate dimensional differences from one boom manufacturer to another. The vibratory exciter unit includes heat-reducing shrouds for the rotary eccentric weights.
US07805861B2	Snow removal apparatus and method of doing the same The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the removal of snow from the ground. The invention includes an arrangement of plates and cables constructed and arranged to tilt a first or main plate disposed on or over a ground surface where snow removal is desired. The plates are connected to a set of cables, preferably arranged in a Y shaped configuration so that the main plate is tilted to one side by a motor driving the cable structure and lifting and tilting the main plate so that snow on the main plate slides off of the tilted main plate and into a base located on a side of the main plate. A second or mini plate is arranged preferably under the center area of the main plate and the cables are connected to the mini plate to lift and tilt the main plate to cause the snow to slide into the base.
US07805850B1	Extendable edge reference tool An extendable edge reference tool is disclosed. A first segment having a extending end and a receptacle end is provided. The receptacle end includes a coupling mechanism for joining a second segment using an over-center locking force to secure said second segment to said first segment. This tool provides for a useful continuous reference edge over extended distances through adjoining segments. Each segment is suitably compact to be easy stowed. The segments are useful individually. The segments can be joined to extend tool to lengths useful in common construction tasks.
US07805848B2	Method and device for determining a true meridian The technical solution provided enables it to determine true meridian of an unmovable object on the Earth, and when moving at constant velocity true track angle. This solution is based on fixation of true meridian by zero value of linear acceleration with induced rotating points of determining pressure around the vertical. Said determinations are implemented quickly and accurately, irrespective of the disturbing factors influence, in particular, electromagnetic and magnetic fields, weather conditions, vibrations, cross accelerations, temperature and others.
US07805846B2	Retractable razor assembly A retractable razor assembly includes a foldable blade support for mounting a razor blade or cartridge, and a mounting assembly connected to the blade support that can extend and retract the blade support from a handle and can stabilize the foldable blade support when extended. The adjustment assembly, when extended from the handle, remains substantially stationary to promote stability of the blade or cartridge, and to thereby promote comfort and safety during use of the razor assembly. A packaging system for containing and for displaying operation of the retractable razor includes at least a portion that provides visual inspection of the razor assembly. The packaging system further enables a consumer to physically interact with the razor assembly while contained therein. The packaging system permits a consumer to actuate the adjustment assembly to display its extension and retraction, and to provide a demonstration of the different operating states of the razor assembly.
US07805845B2	Razor A shaving device that defines an arcuate outer surface to be engaged between a pair of digits. Manipulation between the digits provides precise finger-tip control of the pitch, angle and pressure applied the fixed or replaceable shaving blades.
US07805843B2	Eating utensil A utensil for a manually impaired user includes a utensil insert, such as a fork, spoon, knife, tool or other object, and a handle for receiving the utensil insert so that a portion of the utensil insert extends outwardly from the handle. The handle has first and second handle sections that are removably connected together. The first handle section includes a first receptacle and a first projection spaced from the first receptacle while the second handle section includes a second receptacle and a second projection spaced from the second receptacle. The first receptacle is adapted to receive the second projection and the second receptacle is adapted to receive the first projection when the first and second handle sections are connected together.
US07805841B2	Modular power tool A modular power tool incorporates a modular drive system and modular handle set that is reversible for use with both a left hand and right hand configuration. The modular drive system and handle set of the modular power tool of this invention reduces the need for derivative circular saw designs by introducing common components.
US07805838B2	Method of forming an electrical connector A method of forming an electrical connector includes winding a conducting wire around a carrier strip, cutting the carrier strip to a desired length, forming the carrier strip into a cylindrical member to form an inner tube subassembly, and inserting the inner tube subassembly into an outer tube.
US07805832B2	Transfer apparatus for transferring a component of integrated circuitry The invention provides for a transfer apparatus for transferring a component of integrated circuitry from a receiving location to a delivery location within an integrated circuitry assembly machine. The transfer apparatus includes a support structure that defines a transfer path between said locations, and a component carrier that defines a receiving zone configured to receive the component of integrated circuitry. The transfer apparatus also includes a retaining mechanism arranged on the component carrier to retain the component of integrated circuitry in position in the receiving zone, the retaining mechanism being operable to release the component at the delivery location, as well as a displacement mechanism engaged with the component carrier to displace the component carrier along said transfer path.
US07805830B2	Head gimbal assembly loading with fixed mounting surface A device comprises a mounting surface configured to mount a head gimbal assembly (HGA), a housing that pivots relative to the mounting surface, and a mechanism coupled to the housing that deflects the HGA when the housing pivots relative to the mounting surface. For example the mechanism may be a pneumatically actuated finger that pulls the HGA towards the housing. The device may be used to load the HGA on a rotating test disc. Once loaded on the test disc, the HGA is supported only by the mounting surface and an air bearing at an interface of a slider of the HGA and the test disc. Embodiments of the invention may provide precise and repeatable positioning of the HGA because dimensional tolerances and vibrations in the mechanism are not transferred to the HGA once it is loaded on the test disc.
US07805829B2	Apparatus for fixing rivets in structural parts The apparatus for fixing rivets (4) in structural parts (11) includes a positioning adapter (3) for fixing one end of a rivet in a structural component with the rivet (4) in a riveting position; a riveting adapter (5) for deforming another end of the rivet, which has a movable deforming device (34) for deforming the rivet by impact energy stored in it; and a device for changing or adjusting the impact energy (33) stored in the movable deforming device. A greater flexibility for adjustment of the required impact energy (33) to different boundary conditions is thus possible, which guarantees that a minimal number of working strokes or only a single working stroke is required to fasten a rivet (4) in a structural component (11). This reduces the mechanical stress on the riveting adapter (5) and the working robot (6) guiding it besides reducing the noise level.
US07805820B2	Method of producing a thin-film resonator A thin-film resonator and a method for producing a thin-film component includes, for the purpose of structuring an upper first dielectric layer, a mask that comprises a second dielectric layer facing the upper dielectric layer and a photoresist layer. Initially, the photoresist layer that serves as photomask during the structuring of the second dielectric layer is structured. The structures of the second dielectric layer, together with the structures of the photoresist layer located thereabove, form a mask that is used for structuring the first dielectric layer.
US07805817B2	End stop for slide fastener This invention relates to a top end stop having a substantially U-shaped section and a bottom end stop having a substantially lateral-H shaped section. In each end stop, leg portions having key-shaped sections, i.e., a hook shaped portion is provided at front ends thereof, are extended in a bent manner from a rectangular base portion, so that an accommodation portion surrounded by the base portion and a pair of leg portions is provided for accommodating a core portion. A row of a projecting portion is formed continuously/intermittently on an inner face of the base portion and a gap portion is provided between the projecting portion and the root of each leg portion. The projecting portion positions the core portion accurately and holds it, and in crimping the leg portions, the core portion is compressed, and the gap portion is filled thereby, so that the core portion is secured firmly.
US07805816B1	Cargo strap A one-piece, adjustable elastic strap for securing items, which may include overmolded attachment members. The attachment members may be reinforced, and anchor holes may be provided along the elastic member. In addition, non-slip grips may be provided on the overmolded portions to facilitate gripping. Other safety features may also be included.
US07805812B2	Grip A grip body including a mounting portion, an inner piece supported by the mounting portion and at least a resin communication passage therebetween. The inner piece includes inner and outer surfaces, and a resin layer is integrally formed on the inner and outer surfaces of the inner piece by resin extending therebetween through the resin communication passage. The grip body also includes at least one plate having an insertion rod formed thereon, the plate being fixed to the inner piece by insertion engagement of the insertion rod into the resin communication passage. The plate is heated by providing a heating member attached at a position where the heating of temperature of a resin surface portion of the grip body is desired.
US07805811B2	Vehicle door hinge A vehicle hinge assembly (10) for hanging a vehicle door on a vehicle body. The assembly (10) comprises a first hinge leaf (12) hingedly connected to a second hinge leaf (14) by a pivot pin (15). The pivot pin (15) is immovably mounted in one hinge leaf (14) and is rotatably mounted in, and axially withdrawable from, the other hinge leaf (12). Hinge pin retention means (35) is associated with the other hinge leaf (12) for preventing axial withdrawal of the hinge pin (15) therefrom. The hinge pin retention means (35) having hinge pin engagement means (38) movably mounted between first and second positions. The engagement means (38) in its first position engages with the hinge pin (15) to permit rotation of the hinge pin (15) but prevent its axial movement relative to the other hinge leaf (12). The engagement means (38) in its second position is spaced from the hinge pin (15) to permit its axial withdrawal from the other hinge leaf (12).
US07805810B2	Multi leaf extendable gear hinge The present invention is an extremely compact three leaf geared hinge that is adapted to handle heavy loads, tightly fold back onto itself for space conservation, offer extensive freedom of movement in the horizontal plane and provide an extremely smooth operating action with minimal play in torsion as well as in axial or transverse motions. The hinge has three interconnected leaves jointed by hinge pins. The inner and outer leaves each have two fixed gears on their sides that meshingly engage a set of two rotating gears located on the sides of the middle leaf. The inner leaf has a cylindrical leaf and pin arrangement on one end that may be rotatably secured to a rigid member or housing. The free end of the outer leaf may be attached to the load directly or with a device that allows the load to rotate normally about the extended hinge.
US07805805B2	Vacuum assisted scraper A vacuum assisted scraper draws air from both in front of and behind the scraper blade to collect dust and debris as the scraper is used. The scraper keeps the work area clean and prevents dust buildup from hindering the use of the scraper.
US07805804B2	Steerable upright vacuum cleaner A steerable upright vacuum cleaner includes an upright section including a dirt collecting portion, a collar on which the upright section is mounted and base section to which the collar is attached. The upright section is mounted on the collar such that the upright section pivots around a first axis with respect to the collar. The base section is attached to the collar such that the collar pivots around a second axis with respect to the base section. The second axis is approximately perpendicular to the first axis. The base section includes a nozzle that communicates with the dirt collecting portion.
US07805802B2	Floor cleaning machine debris collection system A debris collection system for a floor cleaning machine includes a motorized cleaning head attached to a frame of the floor cleaning machine, a carriage attached to the frame, a debris tray, and a de-watering system. The debris tray is removably receivable within the carriage and is positioned to receive debris thrown from the motorized cleaning head. The de-watering system includes a liquid extracting component, a tray tubing section, a main tubing section, a waste recovery tank supported on the frame and a vacuum in vacuum communication with the main tubing section. The liquid extracting component is attached to the debris tray and is configured to extract liquid from within the debris tray. The tray tubing section has a first end that is coupled to the liquid extracting component and a second end that is mounted in fixed relation to the debris tray. The a main tubing section has a first end that is connected to the waste collection tank and a second end that is positioned to automatically couple to the second end of the tray tubing section upon installation of the debris tray.
US07805801B2	Apparatus for cleaning a rubbing cloth An apparatus for cleaning a rubbing cloth disposed on an alignment roller includes: a first support member to be disposed parallel to the alignment roller; a second support member to be disposed parallel to the alignment roller and spaced apart from the first support member at a predetermined distance; and a cleaning cloth disposed on and extending between the first and second support members. The cleaning cloth cleans the rubbing cloth by rubbing.
US07805798B2	Thermoformed media for car wash equipment and methods of building and operating car wash equipment using such media A car wash brush comprises an axial core structure and a plurality of foam plastic media sheets attached to the core structure in angularly spaced relationship to one another. The media sheets are preferably made of closed cell, low absorbtivity foam plastic material between about ⅛ and ½ inch thick and thermoformed into a pleated configuration with a surface pattern of raised and recessed geometric figures. The media sheets are split at least partially into individual pliant fingers.
US07805797B2	Paint brush with cantilevered clamping panel and removable bristle pack This invention pertains to a novel paint brush with a removable bristle pack and a cantilevered bristle clamping panel. The paint brush provides ready cleaning after use by depressing one end of the cantilevered bristle clamping panel to release the bristle pack in order to rinse all of the bristles in a cleaning solution. A paintbrush comprising: (a) a paintbrush body and handle, the body having formed therein a cavity open on one side for receiving a bundle of parallel bristles and a bristle holder; (b) a bristle holder holding a bundle of parallel bristles, the holder fitting into the cavity; and (c) a panel mounted in cantilever manner over the cavity, the panel at a first end gripping the bristle holder and bristles when in a first position and when in a second position releasing the bristle holder and bristles.
US07805796B2	Manual toothbrush A manual toothbrush with a handle and a toothbrush head mounted on the handle. A pivot bearing for pivoting the toothbrush head relative to the handle is arranged between the toothbrush head and the handle.
US07805792B2	Pool cleaning robot The subject of the invention is a pool cleaning robot having a structure for suctioning debris from the bottom of the pool and a propulsion nozzle (5) adapted for directing a propulsive jet of water in a direction opposite to a direction (D1,D2) of movement of the robot, characterized in that the nozzle (5) is rotatably mounted on an axis (z,z′) perpendicular to a plane of movement of the robot, in that the robot has a structure (12,13) for stopping the rotation of the nozzle in at least two essentially opposite directions and structure for controlling (7,71,72) the structure for stopping, equipped so as to be operated by a hydrodynamic force crated by the movement of the robot.
US07805789B1	Assist handle for a bed An apparatus to assist users in getting in and out of bed is herein disclosed, comprising a handle assembly approximately three (3) feet long and positioned in a horizontal configuration along the frame of the bed. During use, it pivots upward to a vertical configuration at the midpoint of the side of the bed by use of a spring-loaded pivot point. A small release button at the top of the handle allows it to move from its horizontal position to its vertical position and back again. Thus it can aid someone in getting in or out of bed, yet fold away so as to not be noticeable under a bed spread or comforter when not in use. The apparatus is viewed as being ideal for those who may be suffering from back pain or who are unable to lie down or get up without assistance.
US07805787B2	Cushion with scent cartridge A cushion device comprising a body having an outer surface defining a boundary and at least one cartridge positioned outside the boundary. The cartridge may include a scented substance and a cover for varying the exposure of it to the surroundings.
US07805786B2	Retractable head and foot section pivots for an ambulance cot An ambulance cot has a wheeled base and a patient litter. The patient litter includes a pair of hollow, laterally spaced, longitudinally extending side rails, the side rails being configured to extend from a head end to a foot end of the patient litter. At least one retractable, generally U-shaped litter section with at least one hand grip is oriented thereon adjacent a bight portion thereof. The legs of the U-shaped litter section are configured to be slidably received into the interior of the respective longitudinally extending side rails, each of the parallel legs having first and second sections and a hinge configuration interconnecting them. A locking mechanism is provided for releasably locking the first and second sections together so as to prevent relative movement therebetween them and for unlocking the connection so as to permit a relative movement about an axis of the hinge configuration so that when the U-shaped litter section is in an extended position and the latch mechanism is in an unlocked condition, the first and second sections will be moveable with respect to one another to orient the hand grip at a different elevation.
US07805782B2	Siderail for a hospital bed A hospital bed having a deck with an adjustable width. The hospital bed includes a plurality of siderails configured to extend the width of the deck. The hospital bed can support a bariatric, large or obese patient.
US07805781B1	Under bed security barricade A guard-style device intended to prevent or hinder access to under bed storage areas is herein disclosed, comprising a series of interlocking panels providing an adjustable rectangular structure that is approximately the size of a bed. The device can be placed under a bed at its perimeter and is held in place to the bed frame by a plurality of connecting features. In such a position, the device reduces dust and dirt from accumulating under a bed, provides an element of increased security for objects that are stored under the bed, and prevents pets such as dogs, cats, and the like from running under the bed during storms or when seeking seclusion. The device also provides a unique visual element; however, it can easily be covered by a dust ruffle should its appearance not be desired.
US07805778B2	Stool flushing device having control switch and locking assembly A stool flushing device having a control switch and a locking assembly comprises: a casing having a receiving space therein; the casing having an inlet which can be connected to a water source; the inlet being communicated to the receiving space; the casing having a first outlet and a second outlet; a rotary button being a disk like structure; an axial rod being connected to a lower center of the rotary button; a control portion separating the receiving space; the control portion including an upper disk, a valve disk and a lower disk; the upper disk being formed with a first injection opening and a second injection opening; the first injection opening being communicated to the first outlet and the second injection opening being communicated to the second outlet; the lower disk having a third injection opening and a fourth injection opening.
US07805776B2	Face protector and protective system A face protector comprises a protective structure shaped for extending about a person's mandibular region and a mounting for mounting the face protector to a military combat helmet. The protective structure comprises a front portion and opposed left and right side portions extending from the front portion, the front portion having a free upper edge for positioning below eye level and above mouth level when mounted to the helmet, and being size to extend to below a person's chin. The front portion has inner and outer surfaces, and the mounting is positioned to space the inner surface and the upper edge away from the person's mouth and nose when mounted to the helmet to provide a gap for the passage of ambient air therebetween to permit unobstructed breathing. The protective structure comprises a ballistic resistant material for providing protection against high velocity fragments from explosive devices.
US07805773B2	Surgical glove There is provided a glove assembly that is adapted to be worn on a human hand for use in extended medical procedures such as surgery. The assembly may include an inner glove of permeable polyester fabric. There may additionally be a coating adhered to the inner glove, which prevents seepage of fluid through the inner glove from an internal surface to an external surface thereof. The assembly may further include an outer glove with interior dimensions substantially equivalent to the exterior dimensions of the inner glove. The outer glove may be in a receiving relationship to the inner glove.
US07805772B2	Automatic gloving machine and method and glove package for use therewith A method and apparatus for gloving a person and a gloving package. The method includes automatically advancing a glove package or packages containing gloves from a storage location to a location where they are accessible to a persons hands so that the person can glove himself or herself without contaminating the gloves. The apparatus comprises of a gloving machine for applying gloves to the hands of a person. The gloving package is comprised of a top and bottom layer and a means for securing glove(s) within the layers.
US07805771B2	Nursing cover A nursing cover including a sheet, where a stiffener pocket, a first strap and a second strap are disposed along a top edge of the sheet, the first strap and the second strap being configured to detachably couple together, and a stiffener housed within the stiffener pocket, configured to bow outward from the top edge of the sheet. The stiffener having a shape memory material having a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape and assuming the pre-determined shape during a resting state. When a force is applied, the stiffener is configured to temporarily deform and when the force is removed, the stiffener reassumes the pre-determined shape. The stiffener has a first end cap formed at a first end and a second end cap formed at a second end, where the stiffener, the first end cap and the second end cap are collectively a single member.
US07805770B2	Nursing cover A nursing cover including a sheet with a stiffener pocket, a first strap, and a second strap disposed along the top edge of the sheet. The first strap and second strap are configured to detachably couple together. A stiffener comprised of a shape memory material comprising a material memory is housed within the stiffener pocket. The stiffener has a first end and a second end being formed as part of the stiffener. The first end and the second end have a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrading the stiffener pocket. The material memory in the stiffener assumes a pre-determined shape when force is not applied to the stiffener, temporarily deforms without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and reassumes the pre-determined shape when force is removed from the stiffener.
US07805768B2	Liquid penetration shields for outer garments A shield protects an outer garment, such as a pair of pants, against visible staining caused by a small amount of liquid, such as urine or lactating milk. The shield includes a multiple layer laminate constructed of an absorptive layer, a soft plastic barrier layer adjoined on one side to said absorptive layer, and a gripping layer on an opposite side of said soft plastic layer adapted to mechanically lock and adhere onto the outer garment. The shield is placed into the zipper fly or crotch area of any male or female pant garment, or inside of a blouse of a lactating woman. The shield provides a healthy safe barrier between the individual and the garment. It remains securely in place and feels cool and comfortable and can be changed easily when needed.
US07810166B2	Device and method for scanning probe microscopy The invention relates to a device for scanning probe microscopy, said device comprising a scanning microscopy measuring device provided with a measuring probe for scanning microscopy measurements and a sample carrier for receiving a sample to be measured by scanning microscopy; a control device which is connected to the scanning microscopy measuring device in such a way that it is integrated into the system, and is designed in such a way as to automatically control the measuring device in order to perform a scanning microscopy measurement according to pre-defined control parameters; and/or an evaluation device that is connected to the scanning microscopy measuring device in such a way that it is integrated into the system, and is designed in such a way as to automatically evaluate measurements according to pre-defined evaluation parameters.
US07810164B2	User management method, and computer program having user authorization management function Information entered by a user at the time of logging on is also used in a check to be performed in response to a request for use/edit of a program or data related to an additional function. Authentication information of the user using a program or data related to the additional function is included in advance in the program or data, so that, when the user has made a request for using/edit the program or data, it is checked whether or not the user is a user authorized to use the additional function, using the information entered by the user at the time of logging on and the authentication information. To perform user management for creating an account of a user using an apparatus or software and setting authorization of a user in using the apparatus or software, a plurality of users have parent-child relationships with a highest-position, root user at the top. Each user as a parent is allowed to add a child user, and each parent user is allowed to set authorization of a user lower in hierarchical position than the child user. The parent-child relationships of the users are displayed on a display. Each of the users can give any settable user authorization equal to or lower than its own user authorization.
US07810161B2	Apparatus and method for moving contents after mutual authentication A method and apparatus for moving contents are discussed. According to an embodiment, the method includes determining whether or not a content is to be moved from a first device to a second device based on copy and movement control information, the copy and movement control information indicating whether or not the content is to be moved; performing an authentication to authenticate the first and second devices with each other; and moving the content from the first device to the second device based on the determination result and the authentication result.
US07810160B2	Combining communication policies into common rules store A method for applying a common communication policy over at least two user groups of an organization. The method receives a communication request to transmit a communication between a sender user and at least one recipient user. The method identifies characteristics of the sender user and identifies characteristics of the at least one recipient user. The method further accesses a communication rules store common to the at least two user groups and determines the communication rules in the rules store applicable to the received communication based upon at least one of the characteristics of the sender user, the characteristics of the at least one recipient user, and the content of the communication. The method applies the identified rules to the communication.
US07810158B2	Methods and systems for deceptively trapping electronic worms Methods of trapping electronic worms are provided. Pursuant to these methods, an electronic worm may be “trapped” such that its ability to spread is reduced or eliminated, while at the same time the worm is deceived such that it does not realize it has been trapped. In this manner, the probability that the worm enacts countermeasures that are harmful to the data and/or equipment of the infected computing devices may be reduced. Corresponding systems of trapping electronic worms are also provided.
US07810155B1	Performance enhancement for signature based pattern matching Performance enhancement for signature based pattern matching may include one or more signature preprocessing steps. The signatures in the signature set may be preprocessed prior to performing pattern matching, including by breaking each signature broken down into one or more components. For at least one of the one or more components, boundary values as well as possible offsets of the boundary values may be identified and matched against a data stream to determine whether the data stream does not match a particular signature, thereby allowing a quick narrowing of the set of signatures to be applied fully to the data stream.
US07810151B1	Automated change detection within a network environment A correlation database stores profiling data that describes packet flows within a network. A network device presents a user interface by which a user defines a database trigger to detect database operations that change to the profiling data stored within the correlation database. The network device may maintain a log to record the detected database operations. The database trigger may specify a combination of low-level network elements associated with the packet flows and application-layer elements extracted from application-layer communications reassembled from the packet flows.
US07810149B2	Architecture for mobile IPv6 applications over IPv4 Mobile clients can execute IPv6 applications in an IPv4 environment without the need for any specialized IPv6 hardware or upgrades to the network infrastructure. The architecture provides a seamless, disruption-free connectivity experience for mobile clients. Mobile clients are automatically connected to other mobile clients irrespective of their network connectively, whether wireless, wire line, IPv4, IPv6, public or private. Mobile clients communicate with other mobile clients using a secure, end-to-end IPv6 tunnel. This creates a persistent VPN connection between two clients using software.
US07810139B2	Remote authorization for operations Techniques for the remote authorization of secure operations are provided. A secure security system restricts access to a secure operation via an access key. An authorization acquisition service obtains the access key on request from the secure security system when an attempt is made to initiate the secure operation. The authorization acquisition service gains access the access key from a secure store via a secret. That is, the secret store is accessible via the secret. The secret is obtained directly or indirectly from a remote authorization principal over a network.
US07810138B2	Enabling dynamic authentication with different protocols on the same port for a switch The invention enables a client device that does not support IEEE 802.1X authentication to access at least some resources provided through a switch that supports 802.1X authentication by using dynamic authentication with different protocols. When the client device attempts to join a network, the switch monitors for an 802.1X authentication message from the client device. In one embodiment, if the client fails to send an 802.1X authentication message, respond to an 802.1X request from the switch, or a predefined failure condition is detected the client may be deemed incapable of supporting 802.1X authentication. In one embodiment, the client may be initially placed on a quarantine VLAN after determination that the client fails to perform an 802.1X authentication within a backoff time limit. However, the client may still gain access to resources based on various non-802.1X authentication mechanisms, including name/passwords, digital certificates, or the like.
US07810136B2	Service routing and web integration in a distributed, multi-site user authentication system A computerized method and system for routing between network servers. A central database coupled to a central server on a data communication network stores information for identifying locations of a plurality of network servers on the network. Each network server provides at least one service via the network. The central server receives a request from the user for a selected service including a carry through keyword for controlling routing of the user to the selected service. The central server retrieves location information from the central database to identify the location of the network server providing the selected service and attaches the carry through keyword to the retrieved location information. The central server then routes the user with the carry through keyword to the network server, which directs the user to the selected service based on the carry through keyword.
US07810134B2	Authentication system for financial transactions In one embodiment, a computerized method for authenticating a financial account when making a purchase utilizes a merchant computer system which receives a purchase request from an account holder. The merchant computer system prepares transaction data that comprises account holder account data and authentication information. The transaction data is transmitted to a financial institution of the account holder. Subsequently, the merchant computer system receives the authentication information that was obtained by the account holder from the financial institution. The authentication information from the account holder is analyzed and future transactions are authenticated if the authentication information is correct.
US07810133B2	Encrypting operating system A method of and system for encrypting and decrypting data on a computer system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises an encrypting operating system (EOS), which is a modified UNIX operating system. The EOS is configured to use a symmetric encryption algorithm and an encryption key to encrypt data transferred from physical memory to secondary devices, such as disks, swap devices, network file systems, network buffers, pseudo file systems, or any other structures external to the physical memory and on which can data can be stored. The EOS further uses the symmetric encryption algorithm and the encryption key to decrypt data transferred from the secondary devices back to physical memory. In other embodiments, the EOS adds an extra layer of security by also encrypting the directory structure used to locate the encrypted data. In a further embodiment a user or process is authenticated and its credentials checked before a file can be accessed, using a key management facility that controls access to one or more keys for encrypting and decrypting data.
US07810129B2	Video display apparatus and reproduction apparatus The present invention has an object to operate a reproduction apparatus (an apparatus from which video is inputted) using only a remote control of a video display apparatus. A video display apparatus which displays video includes: a first display unit which displays a menu screen of the video display apparatus; a switching unit which switches a current input to an input from an input source device from which video is inputted when the input source device is indicated in the menu screen displayed by the first display unit; and a second display unit which displays a menu screen of the input source device when the switching unit switches the current input.
US07810122B2	Application services coordinated satellite multicast content delivery A method of distributing content includes receiving at least one request for a particular content item. Based on the at least one request, a number of users who are to receive the particular content item and are capable of receiving the particular content item via a wireless link is determined. Based on the number of users, at least one of a wireline link and the wireless link from which the users are to receive the particular content item is selected. The particular content item is distributed to the users via the selected at least one link.
US07810121B2	Technique for delivering network personal video recorder service and broadcast programming service over a communications network A resident application and a second application are provided in a set-top terminal to receive a TV broadcast service and network personal video recorder (NPVR) service, respectively. The resident application is suspended in favor of the second application when a user changes from a broadcast channel to an NPVR enabled channel, and vice versa. In an embodiment where a digital video recorder (DVR) set-top terminal is used, a DVR server therein provides trick mode functions (pause, rewind and fast-forward) before an NPVR session, e.g., a Look Back session, is established. In another embodiment, during an NPVR session the DVR server plays back recorded programming content downloaded from a communications network, and provides trick mode functions as well.
US07810120B2	Method and apparatus for managing a list of recorded broadcasting programs A method and apparatus to manage recorded broadcasting programs, in which a list of each of the recorded programs is automatically generated using electronic program guide (EPG) information for more efficient management of the recorded programs. The method includes: (a) detecting information on a starting time and an ending time for recording when a recording mode is enabled; (b) extracting information on programs included between the starting time and the ending time, respectively, from electronic program guide (EPG) information, and (c) storing the information extracted in step (b) in a file allocation table (FAT) to be matched with information on recording time and locations of corresponding programs recorded in a recording unit.
US07810119B2	Method for searching of an electronic program guide A method for assisting a user in selecting a program for viewing or listening comprising periodically receiving and storing electronic program guide information comprising records for forthcoming programs, the records having a plurality of fields; receiving a user selected text string and one more user selected fields; searching the program guide information for records having the user selected text string in one or more of the user selected fields; and displaying a list of the forthcoming programs corresponding to the matching records. This invention allows for more efficient and reliable searches of an electronic program guide for user desired programming.
US07810116B2	Apparatus and method for combining realtime and non-realtime encoded content A terminal for decoding and presenting encoded realtime and non-realtime interactive program guide (IPG) content including a realtime video portion and a non-realtime guide graphics portion. The terminal includes a demodulator operative to receive and demodulate a modulated signal to provide a transport stream, and a transport demultiplexer coupled to the demodulator and operative to receive and process the transport stream to provide a sequence of transport packets re-timestamped to synchronize encoded realtime content and encoded non-realtime content included therein. At least one video decoder is coupled to the transport demultiplexer and operative to receive and decode the encoded realtime and non-realtime contents to recover the realtime and non-realtime contents for the user interface.
US07810113B2	Security device and head end in conditional access system and method for controlling illegal use in the system A security device and a head end of a conditional access system (CAS), and a method for controlling illegal use of the conditional access system, capable of minimizing the number of entitlement management messages (EMMs) to be distributed from a head end to a user are provided. Update keys encrypted with user keys and channel management keys encrypted with the update keys are utilized.
US07810112B2	Secure time element Apparatus comprising a secure time element comprising a timing device that outputs to a plurality of delay devices, wherein the delay devices have characteristic delay times which are alterable as a result of a tampering attempt to tamper therewith, and wherein a characteristic delay time of one of the delay devices changes differently from another one of the delay devices as a result of the tampering attempt.
US07810110B2	Disc changer with support for swing arm in disc reproducing position A disc changer having a swing arm as a reproducing device in a disc drive unit can prevent an arm front end from being fluctuated when the swing arm reproduces the content of a disc or when a disc is mounted. The disc changer takes out a desired one disc from a stocker using the swing arm, and reproduces the information with an optical head. The disc changer has a holding projection that holds the bottom surface of the front end of the swing arm at a disc take-out position. The disc changer also has an auxiliary arm that supports a part of the swing arm near the front end of the swing arm when the swing arm is rotated to the disc reproduction position.
US07810103B2	System and method for validating communication specification conformance between a device driver and a hardware device A system and method for validating whether communications between a device driver and a hardware device conform to a communication specification is presented. A validation module obtains a communication specification identifying rules for validating whether communications between a device driver and a hardware device conform to the specification. A redirection module redirects communications between the device driver and the hardware device to the validation module. Based on an individual communication, as well as the context in which an individual communication is made, the validation module validates whether the communication conforms to the communication specification.
US07810098B2	Allocating resources across multiple nodes in a hierarchical data processing system according to a decentralized policy A method (300) and a corresponding system for allocating resources in a hierarchical data processing system are proposed. The system includes a plurality of nodes that are arranged in a tree. Each leaf-node, or client, controls corresponding local resources, while each intermediate node, or domain manager, controls global resources that are visible to all its dependent nodes; the global resources defined on a root node, or master domain manager, are then visible to all the nodes of the system. Whenever a job, being submitted (306) on a generic client, requests a set of resources for its execution, the request is sent (309,318,327) through the tree to the master domain manager. The master domain manager allocates (339) the corresponding global resources as soon as they are all available; this event enables (345) its child node (in a path to the client) to perform the same operations, and so on down to the client itself. Once the client has allocated (357) the corresponding local resources, the execution of the job can be launched (360).
US07810094B1	Distributed task scheduling for symmetric multiprocessing environments A process scheduling method includes executing a plurality of symmetric schedulers on respective processors of a multiprocessing system. Each scheduler periodically accesses a shared lock to obtain exclusive access to a shared scheduling data structure including (a) process information identifying the processes, and (b) scheduling information reflecting the executability and priorities of the processes. After obtaining the lock, each scheduler performs a scheduling routine including (a) utilizing the scheduling information and a scheduling algorithm to identify a next executable process, and (b) (1) activating the identified process to begin executing on the processor on which the scheduler is executing, and (2) updating the scheduling information to reflect the activation of the identified process. The scheduler then accesses the lock to relinquish exclusive access to the scheduling data structure. The fully symmetric scheduler provides for efficient, high-performance scheduling especially in embedded multiprocessing computer systems in which the rate of process context switches may be several thousand per second.
US07810090B2	Grid compute node software application deployment A method including, in a grid network, determining available compute devices for installation and execution of an application, the application requiring a specific operating system. The method also includes, in response to determining that there are no available compute devices having the specific operating system, sending a request to install the specific operating system and a grid manager through a link to a management system. The method also includes installing the specific operating system on one of a plurality of compute devices controlled by the management system and linking the one of a plurality of compute devices controlled by the management system to the grid network. Lastly, the method includes installing the application on the one of a plurality of compute devices controlled by the management system.
US07810087B2	Method and apparatus for inserting code fixes into applications at runtime A method, an apparatus, and computer instructions are provided for inserting code fixes into applications at runtime. One aspect of the present invention leverages capability of a just-in-time-instrumentation monitoring component to receive a code fix during execution of applications and insert code fixes into applications. Another aspect of the present invention allows users to create a custom class loader that loads a custom class at runtime. The custom class loader then inserts the custom class in the applications. With the aspects of the present invention, code fixes and patches may be applied to applications without taking the applications down.
US07810086B2	Safe code-motion of dangerous instructions during compiler optimization A compiler can perform aggressive code motion optimization by respecting value dependence of safety values inserted into the intermediate representation of a computer program. In one embodiment, the present invention includes converting a computer program into an intermediate representation, the intermediate representation containing at least one safety check ensuring the safety of at least one dangerous instruction. In one embodiment, the invention further includes defining a safety value in the intermediate representation as the safety check and including the safety value as a safety argument of the dangerous instruction. In one embodiment, it is determined that the safety check is redundant. In response, in one embodiment, the invention includes updating the safety argument of the dangerous instruction, and eliminating the safety check from the intermediate representation during the safety check elimination optimization. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US07810085B2	Removal of unnecessary read-to-update upgrades in software transactional memory A software transactional memory system is described which utilizes decomposed software transactional memory instructions as well as runtime optimizations to achieve efficient performance. The decomposed instructions allow a compiler with knowledge of the instruction semantics to perform optimizations which would be unavailable on traditional software transactional memory systems. Additionally, high-level software transactional memory optimizations are performed such as code movement around procedure calls, addition of operations to provide strong atomicity, removal of unnecessary read-to-update upgrades, and removal of operations for newly-allocated objects. During execution, multi-use header words for objects are extended to provide for per-object housekeeping, as well as fast snapshots which illustrate changes to objects. Additionally, entries to software transactional memory logs are filtered using an associative table during execution, preventing needless writes to the logs. Finally a garbage collector with knowledge of the software transactional memory system compacts software transactional memory logs during garbage collection.
US07810083B2	Mechanism to emulate user-level multithreading on an OS-sequestered sequencer Method, apparatus and system embodiments to provide user-level creation, control and synchronization of OS-invisible “shreds” of execution via an abstraction layer for a system that includes one or more sequencers that are sequestered from operating system control. For at least one embodiment, the abstraction layer provides sequestration logic, proxy execution logic, transition detection and shred suspension logic, and sequencer arithmetic logic. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
US07810080B2	Automated safe secure techniques for eliminating undefined behavior in computer software Automated (e.g., compiler implemented) techniques provide safe secure software development. One exemplary illustrative implementation addresses undefined behavior in the C and C++ programming languages.
US07810079B2	System and method for determining execution path difference in program A system and method for determining execution path differences in a computer-implemented software application is provided herein. A software application under analysis is executed at least twice, thereby generating first and second call tree data and associated first and second sets of execution data describing the at least two executions of the software application. This data is then compared to determine a set of differences between the first and second executions of the program, the set of differences comprising one or more nodes that are either called differently in the first and second execution paths or executed differently in the first and second sets of execution data. For each node identified in the set of differences, the first and second call trees are then analyzed to identify at least one parent node that is the root cause of the difference in the execution data.
US07810078B2	System and method for constructing computer application flows with specializations for targets A method and supporting application-development tool are provided for building such a set of application flows. The method includes the steps of (a) a developer obtaining a “generic” flow model for the application; (b) the developer specifying the set of targets; (c) automatically creating a specialized flow model for each of the targets; (d) the developer modifying at least one of the generic flow model and the specialized flow models; (e) automatically generating specialized applications corresponding to the specified specialized flow models; and (f) deploying the specialized applications on the corresponding targets.
US07810073B2	Method of translating n to n instructions employing an enhanced extended translation facility A method, article, and system for providing an effective implementation of assembler language translate-n-to-n instructions implemented on 21, 31, and 64-bit architectures, while maintaining backward compatibility with existing systems. The enhanced Extended-Translation Facility 2 (ETF2) instruction set introduces a new operand in an unused field (M3) that facilitates a change in the original instruction format and its intended function. With the ETF2-Enhancement Facility installed, a value of zeros in the M3 field indicates that instruction operation is to continue as originally defined. When a nonzero value is coded in the M3 field a new function is carried out. The assembler accommodates the changes by making the new M3 field optional when coding the instructions. If the M3 field is not coded, the assembler defaults to providing zeros in the M3 field (as found in the original instruction format), and backward compatible operation is provided.
US07810068B2	Paste by example Dynamic tutorial generation for user help and user guidance in generating a property of an exemplar object is provided. The user identifies the exemplar object, the object or one of its properties is analyzed, user operations for producing the property of the object are determined, and the determined user operations are presented. Path finding logic may be used to identify a sequence of states using transform operations to reach a goal state with the desired property of the object. Transformation operations may be applied and the resulting states may each be compared to the goal state using a heuristic that yields a similarity metric between each of the resulting states and the goal state.
US07810067B2	Development processes representation and management Systems and techniques to manage and represent development processes. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes a method for managing a software development process. The method includes providing a cookbook describing tasks in a framework of the development process and managing performance of the development process with the cookbook. A first task description identifies an activity in the development process, an input for performance of the activity, an output consequential of performance of the activity, and instructions for performance of the activity. Managing performance of the development process with the cookbook includes assigning activities in the development process to different participants in accordance with the activities identified in the task descriptions, exchanging information between participants in accordance with the inputs and outputs identified in the task descriptions, and instructing the participants in accordance with the instructions identified in the task descriptions.
US07810066B2	Irradiation pattern data generation method, mask fabrication method, and plotting system An irradiation pattern data generation method includes: a process for providing a design pattern having diagonal side portions that extend diagonally with respect to an X-axis direction and a Y-axis direction on an XY plane; a rectangular approximation process for approximating the design pattern to rectangles to generate a rectangular approximation pattern; a first correction process for shifting the side portions of the rectangular approximation pattern in the Y-axis direction to generate a first correction pattern; and a second correction process for enlarging the side portions of the first correction pattern in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction to generate an irradiation pattern.
US07810065B2	System and method for implementing optimized creation of openings for de-gassing in an electronic package System and method for designing an electronic package. A placement manager receives a physical design of an electronic package from a packaging design tool. The placement manager receives design constraints regarding the physical design for the electronic package. The placement manager inserts specifications for at least one de-gassing opening in the physical design for the electronic package, wherein the specification for at least one de-gassing opening are created in accordance with said design constraints regarding said physical design of said electronic package. The placement manager outputs an updated physical design of the electronic package.
US07810056B1	Method and system for implementing context aware synthesis of assertions A method and system for implementing context aware synthesis of assertions is disclosed. The method and system for assertion synthesis includes converting an assertion formula to sequence implication form using semantic preserving rewrite rules, performing optimizations on the resulting formula to reduce the number of state-bits in a final FSM (Finite State Machine), and synthesizing the resulting formula to the final FSM using context aware sequence synthesis.
US07810053B2	Method and system of dynamic power cutoff for active leakage reduction in circuits The present invention relates to a novel active leakage power reduction technique, referred to as the dynamic power cutoff technique (DPCT). The DPCT method of the present invention can reduce active leakage, standby leakage, and dynamic power by applying the dynamic power cutoff technique to a circuit. In the method and system for dynamic power cutoff for active leakage reduction in circuits of the present invention, a switching window is determined for each gate, during which a gate makes its transitions. For example, the switching window can be determined by static timing analysis. Then, the circuit is optimally partitioned into different groups based on the minimal switching window (MSW) of each gate. Finally, power cutoff transistors are inserted into each group to control the power connections of that group. Each group is turned on only long enough for a wavefront of changing signals to propagate through that group. Since each gate is only turned on during a small timing window within each clock cycle, this significantly reduces active leakage power.
US07810048B2	Method and apparatus for retrieving information from an information source Apparatus for displaying information from at least one information source, the information being arranged, labeled or indexed to define a hierarchical information structure, the apparatus comprising: a display controller for displaying information and user selectable menu items on at least one display, each menu item corresponding to a node of the information hierarchy or to information in the at least one information source. The display controller is configured such that during said navigation, in response to a user selection of a menu item from either one of the first or second display areas, a sub-set of menu items corresponding to sub-nodes and/or information in the information hierarchy at the level of the hierarchy below said selected menu item is displayed in the other of the second or first display areas.
US07810047B2	List item layouts system and method A method of displaying list items is provided that includes defining a plurality of list items, defining a plurality of layouts, and linking each list item to a layout such that each layout can be linked to one or more list items. An electronic device is provided that includes a display and a user interface configured to display lists on the display, wherein the items of the lists are formatted based on a limited number of layout types such that the items having similar components share a common layout type. A user interface for an electronic device is also provided that includes a plurality of list items having properties defined by a layout, wherein each layout defines the properties for one or more list items and is stored in an object.
US07810046B2	Information processing apparatus, information processing method, information processing program, and mobile terminal device An information processing apparatus includes a content detector portion and a controller portion. The content detector portion detects contents belonging to a same time range from different types of contents each including time information. The controller portion collects the contents belonging to the same time range and having been detected by the content detector portion and that graphically displays on a display portion along a time series, graphical information related to the contents of the respective contents collected in units of the respective time range used when collecting the respective contents.
US07810042B2	Page bar control Graphical user interfaces for computer display devices include a page bar control element that allows a user to easily and quickly navigate among the pages of a multiple page electronic document and/or among the pages of a plurality of electronic documents. In some examples, the page bar control element displayed on the computer system provides a visual representation of a multiple pages of the document(s), wherein the visual representation includes several tabs or markers, each marker representing one or more pages of the document(s). In some examples, the markers are rendered in colors that enable quick identification of the current page and/or the page being viewed as well as pages viewed in a riffling action. The page bar control element also may include a visual “flag” that helps users quickly locate text that they have previously flagged or that the system has automatically flagged for them.
US07810037B1	Online story collaboration An online collaborative story system allows multiple people to collaborate on creating a story by contributing content of various types to a server computer, where it is voted on by the collaborators or a designated editor to create the finished story. Additionally, one or more of the collaborators can be rewarded for their participation in the story.
US07810033B2	Methods and systems involving text analysis An exemplary method for determining emotive tone in text, the method comprising, matching text in a text file with text entries in a control file database, wherein the formatting attributes include textual and non-textual indicators, receiving a first set of emotive values associated with the matching text entries from the control file database, calculating an emotive score with the first set of emotive values, assigning the emotive score to the text file, and displaying the emotive score of the text file.
US07810031B2	Email generation method and system An email generation method and system. The method comprises receiving and storing by a computing system, a first data object. The computing system comprises XML files. Each XML file comprises email templates. The computing system receives language identification data identifying a first XML file of the XML files. The first XML file comprises a first set of email templates. The computing system selects the first XML file in response to receiving the first language identification data. The computing system receives template identification data identifying a first email template of the first set of email templates. The computing system selects the first email template in response to receiving the template identification data. The computing system retrieves the first data object stored in the computing system. The computing system automatically generates a first email by incorporating first portions of the first data object into associated sections of the first email template.
US07810029B2	Method and system for identifying relationships between text documents and structured variables pertaining to the text documents A method and system for interesting relationships in text documents includes generating a dictionary of keywords in the text documents, forming categories of the text documents using the dictionary and an automated algorithm, counting occurrences of the structured variables, categories and structured variable/category combinations in the text documents, and calculating probabilities of occurrences of the structured variable/category combinations.
US07810020B2	Information retrieval system An information retrieval system includes an information extracting portion that extracts episodic information to be set as a cue for searching conference record information that stores contents on a conference for personal information, and an information storage portion that stores the episodic information extracted from the information extracting portion and the personal information associated with the episodic information. The personal information of a participant is searched for, personal information being obtained from the conference that a system user attended.

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