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Playlists and bookmarks in an interactive media guidance application system

ActiveUS20060267995A1Amount of spaceTelevision system detailsMultimedia data retrievalGraphicsBookmarking

Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.

Playlists and bookmarks in an interactive media guidance application system

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Owner:ROVI GUIDES INC

Method and system for providing cooling of components in a data storage system

ActiveUS7751188B1Improve cooling effectConsume high powerDomestic cooling apparatusCompression machinesCold airElectronic systems

A cooling method and system is disclosed which utilizes vortex tubes to generate and direct cold air over heat-generating components of an electronic system.

Method and system for providing cooling of components in a data storage system

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Owner:EMC CORP

Surgical slave robot

ActiveUS7954397B2Functionality precisionExact strengthMechanical apparatusJointsSurgical operationSurgical robot

A surgical slave robot is disclosed. The surgical slave robot, for performing a surgical operation with a surgical instrument installed on an end portion of a robot arm, can include: a main body; a major support arm that is coupled to the main body such that the major support arm is movable along one direction; a minor support arm rotatably coupled to the major support arm; and a plurality of the robot arms rotatably coupled to the minor support arm. By coupling a twofold support arm of a major and minor support arm to a tower-shaped main body and coupling multiple robot arms to the support arms, the surgical slave robot may be constructed with a compact and slim size that occupies a small amount of space, making it possible to position the surgical robot close to the patient while providing space for the surgeon to access the patient.

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Owner:MEERECO

Liquid cooling system

InactiveUS6999316B2Easy to manufactureAmount of spaceDigital data processing detailsSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsLiquid cooling systemEngineering

A liquid cooling system and apparatus is presented. A two-piece embodiment is presented. The first component is a heat transfer unit capable of engaging a processor and adapted to transfer heat from the processor to a liquid thereby generating heated liquid. The heated liquid is transported through a detachable input and output transport conduit to a second component. The second component is a heat exchange unit capable of cooling the liquid transported from the heat transfer unit. The heat exchange unit includes an input cavity for receiving the heated liquid, a heat dissipater for dissipating heat from the heated liquid thereby producing cooled liquid, and an output cavity for outputting the cooled liquid back to the heat transfer unit. In one embodiment, the heat exchange unit includes a pumping system for pumping the liquid from the heat exchange unit through the conduit to the heat transfer unit and back.

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Owner:QNX COOLING SYST

Vehicle input apparatus

ActiveUS9186994B2Improve accuracyEasy to operateDashboard fitting arrangementsInstrument arrangements/adaptationsDisplay deviceHuman–computer interaction

A vehicle input apparatus includes a display screen that displays a cursor that indicates an operation item with respect to a predetermined operation object, an input device that outputs signals according to a sliding operation using the fingers of an operator on an operation surface, and a display control portion that controls movement of the cursor on the display screen according to the signals that are output from the input device. The display screen includes a plurality of display areas that are divided according to the number of the plurality of operation surfaces, and each of the plurality of operation surfaces is associated with a separate display area, and an operation range is set on the display screen so that the cursor can only be moved within the range of the respective associated separate display area.

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Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

Auxiliary power unit for transportation vehicle

InactiveUS20080023965A1Easy to install and maintainMinimum amount of weightVehicle heating/cooling devicesSpeed sensing governorsRemote controlIn vehicle

An auxiliary power unit for providing power and HVAC to a vehicle. The auxiliary power unit is mounted to the vehicle in a variety of ways, but such that it can be readily moved away from the vehicle for service and maintenance. The power unit has a removable condenser and fan assembly that can be mounted to the power unit or remote from the human occupied portion of the vehicle. The power unit also including a programmable engine control unit for controlling and monitoring various aspects of the operation of the power unit and the vehicle. The power unit having a user interface that enables in-vehicle control of the engine control unit and remote control the engine control unit. The engine control unit monitoring when excessive power requirements of the power unit exists and limiting the air conditioning services of the power unit until the excessive power requirements no longer exists.

Auxiliary power unit for transportation vehicle

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Owner:GO GREEN APU

Domed packing material

InactiveUS6926947B1Amount of spaceFlexible coversWrappersEngineeringSpace requirements

A packing material having a plurality of domes formed therein, and methods for forming same are provided. A plurality of layers of a substrate are placed together to form a composite material with a plurality of layers, and domes are formed in the plurality of layers. The domes can be formed in more than one direction and can be of different sizes and shapes. Thereafter, the materials can be cut to desired sizes or shapes. The domes formed in the layers are nested and accordingly, the packaging material takes up a minimal amount of space after same is manufactured. This serves to minimize the expense and space requirements for storage and shipping and disposal. In use, the sheets are separated and disoriented to achieve bulk and are utilized for packing. The domes are sized, shaped and positioned to tend against re-nesting.

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Owner:SECKEL PETER H

Closure device for a container and furthermore a container fitted with the closure device

InactiveUS6540268B2Reliable functionSimple designCapsBuilding locksEngineeringMechanical engineering

A closure device for a container, which possesses a locking element for mutually locking of two container parts when the container is closed. The locking element has first and second locking instrumentalities, which are arranged on the different container parts. By way of an actuating member, which is able to be switched over between a closed position and an open position a first engagement member may be shifted between a locking position and a released position. The open position of the actuating member corresponding to the locking position may be secured by an obstructing member in order to prevent unauthorized unlocking of the container. An opening mechanism renders possible an overriding of the obstructing action and a switching over of the actuating member into the open position.

Closure device for a container and furthermore a container fitted with the closure device

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Owner:PARAT WERK SCHOENENBACH GMBH CO KG

Liquid cooling system

InactiveUS20050052847A1Easy to manufactureAmount of spaceDigital data processing detailsSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsLiquid cooling systemEngineering

A liquid cooling system and apparatus is presented. A two-piece embodiment is presented. The first component is a heat transfer unit capable of engaging a processor and adapted to transfer heat from the processor to a liquid thereby generating heated liquid. The heated liquid is transported through a detachable input and output transport conduit to a second component. The second component is a heat exchange unit capable of cooling the liquid transported from the heat transfer unit. The heat exchange unit includes an input cavity for receiving the heated liquid, a heat dissipater for dissipating heat from the heated liquid thereby producing cooled liquid, and an output cavity for outputting the cooled liquid back to the heat transfer unit. In one embodiment, the heat exchange unit includes a pumping system for pumping the liquid from the heat exchange unit through the conduit to the heat transfer unit and back.

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Owner:QNX COOLING SYST

Automatic cycle storage system

InactiveUS7471191B2Quantity minimizationAmount of spaceAnti-theft cycle devicesCycle standsCommunication interfaceEngineering

An automatic cycle storage system comprising cycles, each of which carries a blocking device and an electronic circuit; a cycle storage area serving to receive the cycles while they are not being used; and a control device adapted to authorize, selectively, cycles to be borrowed from the storage area. The control device and the cycle are each provided with a respective short-range wireless communications interface, and the cycle includes an electrical lock device adapted to lock the blocking device in the blocking position.

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Owner:JCDECAUX

Vehicle input apparatus

ActiveUS20130106693A1Easy to operateImprove accuracyDashboard fitting arrangementsInstrument arrangements/adaptationsDisplay deviceHuman–computer interaction

A vehicle input apparatus includes a display screen that displays a cursor that indicates an operation item with respect to a predetermined operation object, an input device that outputs signals according to a sliding operation using the fingers of an operator on an operation surface, and a display control portion that controls movement of the cursor on the display screen according to the signals that are output from the input device. The display screen includes a plurality of display areas that are divided according to the number of the plurality of operation surfaces, and each of the plurality of operation surfaces is associated with a separate display area, and an operation range is set on the display screen so that the cursor can only be moved within the range of the respective associated separate display area.

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Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

Apparatus Casing

InactiveUS20080007911A1Satisfactory coolingEffective attenuationDigital processing power distributionCooling/ventilation/heating modificationsEngineeringAtmosphere

The present invention relates to an apparatus casing for a computer, comprising a number of walls ( 21, 22, 23, 24, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 ) which together define a first chamber ( 20, 200 ) for accommodating computer components (A, B, C), a noise attenuating inlet ( 30 ) which includes an inlet duct ( 31, 310 ) and an inlet opening ( 32, 320 ) that opens into the first chamber for supplying air from the surrounding atmosphere to the first chamber via the inlet duct and the inlet opening, a noise attenuating outlet ( 40 ) which includes a first outlet opening ( 42, 420 ) and an outlet duct ( 41, 410 ) for dispelling air from the first chamber to the surrounding atmosphere via the first outlet opening and the outlet duct, and a fan ( 45, 450 ) for producing an air flow through the inlet, the first chamber and the outlet. The invention also relates to a computer that includes one such apparatus casing.

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Owner:DOMETIC APPLIANCES

Surgical slave robot

ActiveUS20100224022A1Amount of spaceEasy to separateMechanical apparatusJointsSurgical operationSurgical robot

A surgical slave robot is disclosed. The surgical slave robot, for performing a surgical operation with a surgical instrument installed on an end portion of a robot arm, can include: a main body; a major support arm that is coupled to the main body such that the major support arm is movable along one direction; a minor support arm rotatably coupled to the major support arm; and a plurality of the robot arms rotatably coupled to the minor support arm. By coupling a twofold support arm of a major and minor support arm to a tower-shaped main body and coupling multiple robot arms to the support arms, the surgical slave robot may be constructed with a compact and slim size that occupies a small amount of space, making it possible to position the surgical robot close to the patient while providing space for the surgeon to access the patient.

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Owner:MEERECO

Remote control receiver device and ambient light photosensor device incorporated into a single composite assembly

InactiveUS20080011940A1Amount is consumedAmount of spaceNon-electrical signal transmission systemsSolid-state devicesRemote controlLead frame

An RC receiver device and an ambient light photosensor (ALPS) device are mounted on a single mounting device (e.g., circuit board or lead frame substrate) such that they are part of a single composite assembly. This reduces the amount of space that is consumed in electronic devices in which the assemblies are installed, which allows the electronic devices to be made smaller in size. In addition, implementing both the RC receiver device and the ALPS device in a single composite assembly lowers costs associated with manufacturing, assembling and shipping the composite assembly.

Remote control receiver device and ambient light photosensor device incorporated into a single composite assembly

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Owner:AVAGO TECH INT SALES PTE LTD

Digital measuring instrument having flexible measuring line

InactiveUS6868620B2Maximum accuracyMaximum precisionLength measurement chainsRulers for direct readingMeasuring instrumentEngineering

A digital measuring instrument includes a housing containing a measuring line, a rotatable drum engaging the line whereby movement of the line causes rotation of the drum, a storage spool mounted in the housing for storing the line, a crank assembly for rotating the storage spool for winding the measuring line about the storage spool, and a rotatable disc that rotates simultaneously with the measuring drum. The instrument includes an optical sensor in communication with the rotatable disk for compiling data related to rotation of the disk, and electronic circuitry in communication with the optical sensor for calculating a length of the line drawn from the housing. The housing has a well for receiving the storage spool and a side cover with a slideable lock for covering the well.

Digital measuring instrument having flexible measuring line

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Owner:SOLAR WIDE INDAL

System and method for resizing tiles on a computer display

InactiveUS20050055645A1Avoid sizeIncrease spaceGeometric image transformationSpecial data processing applicationsComputer graphics (images)Display device

A system and method for resizing tiles on a computer display is provided. The tiles are automatically sized until a user takes control after which the user may manually size the tiles. Size limits may be set for the tiles. If an attempt is made to automatically resize a tile above a specified limit, then a notification may be sent to the user requesting approval for the new tile size. If the user does not approve the new size, then the tile will be placed in a manual sizing mode in which further automatic resizing is limited. If the user approves the new size, then further automatic resizing may occur without requesting further approval. The tiles are prevented from being automatically resized too frequently, which could be distracting or annoying to a user.

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Monitoring system for an energy storage cell

ActiveUS20130002260A1Improve securityLow costBatteries circuit arrangementsMaterial analysis by electric/magnetic meansElectrical batteryControl system

A monitoring system for monitoring the state of an energy storage cell for storing electrical energy, in particular, an electrochemical energy storage cell or an energy storage cell having at least one capacitor. Integrated electronics for monitoring the state of the energy storage cell are arranged in the energy storage cell, the integrated electronics having a transmitting/receiving unit for wireless data exchange with a battery control system arranged outside the energy storage cell. Alternatively, the integrated electronics are connected to a transmitting/receiving unit for wireless data exchange with a battery control system arranged outside the energy storage cell.

Monitoring system for an energy storage cell

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Owner:SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD

Sleeping bag with integrated inflatable ground mat

ActiveUS20150020309A1Improve heat transfer characteristicsEfficient retentionSleeping rugStuffed mattressesThermal comfortEngineering

This disclosure relates to a novel system, device, and method for providing a sleeping bag with an integrated ground mat that provides thermal comfort by effectively retaining heat and is lightweight, compact, and easily packed for transport or storage. The sleeping bag with integrated air mattress allows the user to bring only one item that doubles as a sleeping bag and a ground mat. Additionally, the integrated ground mat remains positioned under the user while the user is sleeping. The sleeping bag may have an integrated ground mat, an inner shell, an outer shell, insulation between the inner and outer shells, an upper portion and a lower portion forming a sleeping cavity, an opening for access into the sleeping cavity, a draft tube, and a means for opening and closing the sleeping bag opening.

Sleeping bag with integrated inflatable ground mat

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Owner:EDDIE BAUER

Electrical connector

InactiveUS7114997B2Avoid accidental movementAmount of spaceSecuring/insulating coupling contact membersEngineeringElectrical connector

An electrical connector includes an insulating housing and a retainer. The housing has a plurality of contact accommodating cavities. The retainer is moveable between a temporary locking position and a main locking position. The retainer has first retainer arms that extend into a front surface of the housing. The first retainer arms have a second locking member formed on a top surface in a vicinity of a free end of the first retainer arms and a third locking member formed on a bottom surface in substantially a center of the first retainer arms. The second and third locking members are configured to abut the housing in the temporary locking position so that the retainer is prevented from moving from the temporary locking position to the main locking position.

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Owner:TYCO ELECTRONICS JAPAN GK

Orthopaedic instrument sterilization case

InactiveUS7523827B2OptimizationMaximize accessSurgical furnitureDispensing apparatusOrthopaedic deviceBiomedical engineering

A sterilization case assembly including a plurality of sterilization cases having a first sterilization case and a second sterilization case. The second sterilization case is stacked upon the first sterilization case in a vertical direction. The second sterilization case is offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction.

Orthopaedic instrument sterilization case

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Owner:SYMMETRY MEDICAL MFG INC

Orthopaedic instrument sterilization case

InactiveUS8100281B2OptimizationMaximize accessSurgical furnitureDiagnosticsOrthopaedic deviceEngineering

A sterilization case assembly including a plurality of sterilization cases having a first sterilization case and a second sterilization case. The second sterilization case is stacked upon the first sterilization case in a vertical direction. The second sterilization case is offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction. In another embodiment, the second sterilization case is configured for both stacking offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction and stacking inline from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction.

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Owner:SYMMETRY MEDICAL MFG INC

High density aircraft seat arrangement

ActiveUS20150001341A1Avoid no accessImpede usabilityVehicle seatsSeating arrangementsHigh densityMechanical engineering

An aircraft cabin (26) has a plurality of seat units (10) including first (10) and second (12) seat units in a first row (22) and a third seat unit (14) in a second row (24). The first and second seat units (10, 12) are separated by an aisle (38). The seats all face in the same direction (31), said direction (31) being inclined to the longitudinal axis (30) by a seat offset angle (Sθ), and are configurable between a bed mode and a seat mode. A console (20a) of the first seat unit (10) is directly adjacent to the aisle (38) and accommodates a foot-well (40) for use by a passenger in the seat (18c) of the third seat unit (14). At least a part of the console (20a) of the first seat unit (10), in a region no higher than a first distance from the floor, extends further into the aisle (38) than the rest of the first seat unit (10) in a region higher than the first distance from the floor.

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Owner:SAFRAN SEATS GB LTD

Disguisedly packaged absorbent article

InactiveUS20050155899A1Consumes small amountAmount of spaceDiagnosticsSurgical needlesNominal sizeElectrical and Electronics engineering

A disguisedly packaged absorbent article includes a package in which a volumetrically reduced absorbent article is disposed. The package includes a deceptive outward appearance such that it is not evident that an absorbent article is disposed therein. A size of the package is substantially smaller than a nominal size of the absorbent article, whereby the size of the package contributes to the deceptive outward appearance of the package. A shape and indicia of the package also may contribute to the deceptive outward appearance of the package.

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Owner:KDS DEVING LLC

Methods and apparatus for distributing power in a computerized device

InactiveUS7142411B2Minimizes conductionMinimizes radiation of electromagneticDc network circuit arrangementsServersElectricityElectrical conductor

In a computerized device requiring a relatively large amount of power during operation (e.g., between approximately 10 kW to 15 kW) at a relatively large current (e.g., between approximately 200 and 300 amperes), an electrical conductor or power distribution assembly having a substantially flat, planar geometry electrically couples a power supply, via bus bars, to a midplane of the computerized device. The substantially flat planar geometry of the power distribution assembly minimizes conduction and radiation of electromagnetic interference (EMI) by the electrical conductor during operation of the computerized device.

Methods and apparatus for distributing power in a computerized device

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Owner:CISCO TECH INC

Deflector style exhaust manifold

ActiveUS7171805B2Reducing undesirable pneumatic interactionImprove flowExhaust apparatusCombustion enginesProcess engineeringExhaust manifold

An exhaust manifold is provided with deflector members positioned between downstream gas inlets and a main gas passage. The deflector members redirect the flow of exhaust gas from the inlets into the general direction of the gas flowing in the main passage as the exhaust gas enters the main passage.

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Owner:FCA US

Vacuum-packing diaper and pressing encasement

ActiveUS20050155895A1Consumes small amountAmount of spaceDiagnosticsSurgical needlesInterior spaceVacuum packing

A method of packaging a diaper for an aesthetically pleasing appearance to a consumer includes: disposing a compressible absorbent diaper within a flexible substantially air impermeable encasement; creating a vacuum state within an interior space defined by the encasement; sealing the encasement such that the interior space of the substantially air impermeable encasement is completely sealed, and such that the compressible absorbent diaper is completely enclosed within the sealed interior space; and pressing the encasement containing the diaper with a smooth surface such that the encasement includes a substantially smooth planar face. The pressing of the encasement occurs after vacuum-sealing of the diaper.

Vacuum-packing diaper and pressing encasement

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Owner:KDS DEVING LLC

Portable heat dissipation device with cross flow fan

InactiveUS20100134977A1High performance of heat removalExtended time intervalDigital data processing detailsCooling/ventilation/heating modificationsEngineeringExtended time

A portable heat dissipation device is provided for operation with various devices of different purposes for heat dissipation therefrom and includes an enclosure and an air flow generation device. The air flow generation device is set in a given chamber inside the enclosure to effect flowing of air, causing air to enter through an inlet opening defined in a top of the enclosure and forcing the air flowing out through an outlet opening defined in a front wall of the enclosure. The portable heat dissipation device, when applied to remove heat, provides high performance of heat dissipation and effectively extended time interval of operation to thereby extend the lifespan of the device.

Portable heat dissipation device with cross flow fan

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Owner:CHANG SU BEN +2

Package having vacuum packed absorbent article and methods thereof

InactiveUS20080147035A1Consumes small amountAmount of spaceBaby linensPackaging under special atmospheric conditionsProcess engineeringEngineering

Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Package having vacuum packed absorbent article and methods thereof

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Owner:KDS DEVING LLC

Decentralized control of motors

InactiveUS20050094343A1Reduce the amount requiredReduce in quantityEmergency protective arrangements for automatic disconnectionElectric motor speed/torque regulationControl lineData input

A decentralized control system for group drive installation and method of decentralized control of group drives. The decentralized control system has a data and power input branch having a group installation branch protection, a first drive installation connected to the input branch, at least one additional drive installation connected in parallel with the first drive installation at a load side of the group installation branch protection, and a control line interconnecting the input branch, first drive installation, and subsequent drive installations. Each drive installation includes a field distributor and a geared drive connected to said field distributor. The method of decentralized control of drives on a single branch includes selecting a control protocol, providing a power and data input branch having a group installation branch protection, connecting in series with the input branch at least two drive branches, each of the drive branches having a drive with individual overload protection, and transmitting a control signal based on the selected control protocol from the input branch to the drive branches.