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Method and apparatus for contactless power transfer,Prosthetic implant assembly,Ceramic disc diverter valve,Cable support and distribution system and method,Deformable intraocular corrective lens

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Method and apparatus for contactless power transfer

ActiveUS20110080056A1Improve system performanceEasy to controlCircuit monitoring/indicationTransformersElectric power transmissionEngineering

Embodiments of the subject invention pertain to a method and apparatus for contactless power transfer. A specific embodiment relates to an impedance transformation network, a new class of load network for application to a contactless power system. Embodiments of the impedance transformation network enable a contactless power system to operate without encountering the common problems of: 1) over-voltage and / or under-voltage conditions; 2) over-power and / or under-power conditions; 3) power oscillations; and 4) high heat dissipation.

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Owner:UNIV OF FLORIDA RES FOUNDATION INC

Prosthetic implant assembly

InactiveUS20040117014A1Common problemConvenient for temporary fixationLigamentsJoint implantsTibiaBone tunnel

A prosthetic implant kit for implantation in a bone joint between first and second bones, such as the knee joint between a femur and a tibia, such joint having bone tunnels formed in each of the first and second bones, and the implant assembly being intended to be introduced into the bone tunnels and to be fixated therein, and implant kit assembly comprising: a prosthetic implant e.g. a ligament to be fitted in the bone tunnels; a degradable adhesive and / or filler material to be introduced into the bone tunnel to fill the space available between the implant and the wall of the bone tunnel, such maternal being of such a nature that it is capable of setting in order temporarily to anchor the implant in position, but which degrades over time so as to allow natural boney ingrowth to take over the anchoring of the implant; and a tunnel profiler to form an enlarged entry cavity to the bone tunnels to be filled with the material and improve the temporary fixation of the implant.

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Owner:BRYANT JULIAN

Ceramic disc diverter valve

InactiveUS6959731B2Reduce the possibilityThe process is simple and effectiveServomotor componentsMultiple way valvesCircular discWater flow

A ceramic disc diverter valve for use with a water treatment device. The diverter includes a movable disc sandwiched between two stationary discs. The movable disc is rotated between three different positions to deliver a stream of untreated water, a spray of untreated water or a flow of treated water. When delivering treated water, the diverter directs the flow of water out of a secondary outlet to a water treatment device. The treated water is returned to the diverter through a secondary inlet and is discharged from the diverter through a treated water outlet. When delivering untreated water, both the secondary inlet and the secondary outlet are sealed by the ceramic discs. The movable disc preferably includes an integral handle that protrudes from the housing.

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Owner:ACCESS BUSINESS GRP INT LLC

Cable support and distribution system and method

InactiveUS6959898B1Low costEasily instalPipe supportsMining devicesPurlinDistribution system

A cable support system provides the organization and support for bundles or runs of communication or database cables, for example, avoiding the mess usually associated with the distribution of such cabling. The system is designed to be a low cost and easier to install tray, supporting runs or bundles of cable from a building structure such as a structural ceiling, beam, girder, or purlin, and above a suspended acoustical ceiling. The system is suspended by common threaded rod which supports a primary hanger having a generally rounded support symmetrically below the rod with one side openable so that a secondary hanger may be inserted in and fastened to the inside of the support. The secondary hanger is formed from a roll of flexible open plastic mesh having oriented strands secured to the inside of the primary hangers by spring clips. Plastic splice clips may be used to join lengths of such mesh, or may be used in the fabrication of various transitions or branches. A wire form transition to which the secondary hanger is secured by the splice clips includes bendable components and can be used to form curves, elbows, changes in elevation, or Tees, and the like.

Cable support and distribution system and method

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Owner:ERICO INT

Deformable intraocular corrective lens

InactiveUS6921415B2Common problemStable positionEye surgeryIntraocular lensPhakic iolCorrective lens

A deformable, artificial intraocular contact lens for implantation into the human eye to correct normal-vision problems. The lens may be positioned posteriorly from the iris, resting against the anterior surface of the posterior capsule's natural lens. Alternatively, the lens may be positioned in the anterior chamber of the eye. The implanted lens works in conjunction with the cornea and natural lens to provide proper vision, as a substitute for regular contact lens, spectacles, and radial keratotomy. The lens may be designed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. Due to the thinness of the structure, the lens may be rolled and inserted into the eye, minimizing both the length of the corneal incision and the stretching of the cornea.

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Owner:THINOPTX

Microphone and headphone assembly for the ear

InactiveUS20070003096A1Reduce and eliminate unnecessary wire slackEliminating dissonant soundMicrophonesTransducer detailsEngineeringHeadphones

A microphone unit positioned in one ear and including a microphone, noise cancellation tube and ear tube, and a headphone unit positioned in the other ear, together with a neck attachment unit around the wearer's neck form an assembly for connecting to a communication device such as a cellular telephone while jogging or exercising. The microphone unit has a first movable joint for holding the first wire and the first noise cancellation tube and for controlling a length of slack of the first wire. The headphone unit includes an earphone cap, a second noise cancellation tube and a second movable joint for holding the second wire and second noise cancellation tube and for controlling a length of slack of the second wire. The neck attachment unit comprises a C-shaped holder that holds the first wire and the second wire and includes two swivel arms as grippers.

Microphone and headphone assembly for the ear

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Owner:NAM DAEHWI

Plastic panel hurricane protection system

InactiveUS20060179737A1High strengthEliminate needHurricane shuttersShutters/ movable grillesBuilding designEngineering

A hurricane protection system, specifically for protection of the window and door openings in a building using transparent plastic panels attached in a manner that accommodates new and old architectural designs. The present system uses old standards and new unique methods, a transparent panel shaped to grow in strength when wind pressure is applied, attached to buildings using standard industry methods with an unique use of a rubber washer that acts as a shock absorber and lock washer on all bolted applications. The system has new and unique extrusions that allow the panels to be mounted away from the wall, to avoid protruding decorative trim and sills, in one-sixteenth inch increments.

Plastic panel hurricane protection system

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Owner:TRUNDLE WAYNE

Priority-based arbitration system for context switching applications

InactiveUS7035277B1Common problemAdapt quicklyTime-division multiplexLoop networksComputer scienceShared resource

A priority-based arbiter for arbitrating access to a shared resource by at least two competing devices. The priority-based arbiter intercepts access request signals generated by at least one of the competing devices and generates a respective modified bus request signal. The respective modified bus request signal may be delayed for a predetermined period of time associated with the state (e.g., idle, low priority context, and high priority context) of at least one of the competing devices.

Priority-based arbitration system for context switching applications

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Owner:CISCO TECH INC

Allocating Memory in a Broker System

ActiveUS20090172336A1Avoiding unwanted memory fragmentationNo wasteDigital data processing detailsMultiple digital computer combinationsParallel computingClient-side

Memory allocation in a Broker system for managing the communication between a plurality of clients and a plurality of servers. The method may include allocating memory for a plurality of memory pools; and dividing each memory pool into memory blocks of a size which is specific to the type of a resource. The resource may be related to the communication managed by the Broker.

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Owner:SOFTWARE AG

Shaped Reflectors for Enhanced Optical Diffusion in Backlight Assemblies

InactiveUS20120176786A1Increased ability to diffuseConvenient lightingNon-electric lightingPoint-like light sourceFluorescent lampReflectivity

An assembly for diffusing a plurality of light sources. A diffusing device is placed adjacent to the plurality of light sources and preferably contains a plurality of shaped reflectors placed on the diffusing device where a shaped reflector is positioned adjacent to each light source. The shaped reflectors are placed in a one-to-one relationship with the light sources, which can be LED or fluorescent or any other type of light source. The reflectors may be single-tone, multi-tone, or gradient-tone and generally have a higher amount of reflectivity near the central axis of the light source and a lower reflectivity away from the central axis of the light source. The shaped reflectors may be used in both direct-lit and edge-lit orientations.

Shaped Reflectors for Enhanced Optical Diffusion in Backlight Assemblies

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Owner:AMERICAN PANEL CORP INC

Edging and trenching blade

ActiveUS7392853B2Minimizes resistance of penetrationWider cutDisloding machinesMowersEngineeringKnife blades

The invention features an elongated blade having at least one first tooth near a first end extending in one direction and at least one second tooth near a second end extending in the opposite direction. The body of the blade can be a generally rectangular plate. There can be at least two first and second teeth. The blade can include four corners, wherein at the first end the first teeth are formed in the first edge and at the second end the second teeth are formed in the second edge. Edges of the blade can be formed without teeth near two corners and can be sharpened or not. The teeth may extend different distances from the blade. The blade cuts into a surface. In one application, the blade is used for edging or trenching and is rotated generally vertically so as to penetrate the ground and any material on or in the ground such as grass, sod, turf, leaves, thatch and the like. The invention also features devices used to power a shaft on which one or more of the blades are mounted, such as edging or trenching machines.

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Owner:BLADE ENTERPRISES

Method for accelerated dechlorination of matter

InactiveUS7129388B2Accelerated dechlorinationIncreasing rate of biological mineralizationContaminated soil reclamationSolventAnaerobic microorganisms

Accelerated dechlorination of soil and water contaminated with chlorinated solvents is achieved by stimulating anaerobic microorganisms and thus increasing the rate of biological mineralization of the solvents. This is accomplished by a treatment process consisting of colloidal suspension of iron powder, polylactate ester such as glycerol tripolylactate, xylitol pentapolylactate, and sorbitol hexapolylactate, chemical oxygen scavengers in solution with essential nutrients, and vitamin stimulants such as B2 and B12 delivered via compressed gases N or C02 so as not to oxygenate an environment targeted for anaerobic processes. The treatment stimulates naturally occurring microorganisms while oxidizing dissolved phase target compounds via the surface action of the iron particles resulting in the breakdown of chlorinated solvents such as tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, carbon tetrachloride and their daughter products.

Method for accelerated dechlorination of matter

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Owner:INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL TECH

Remoistenable pre-applied adhesive

InactiveUS20040018332A1High bonding strengthEasy to installLayered productsAdhesive processes with surface pretreatmentAdhesiveOrganic chemistry

A pre-applied, remoistenable adhesive useful in bonding wood substrates together.

Owner:HENKEL KGAA

Quick drain plug

InactiveUS20090283525A1Open fastClose fastMachines/enginesSealingEngineeringFlange

The invention relates to a hand-actuated drain plug that comprises a tubular member having a proximal head and a distal body adapted to engage a tubular port. The head of the plug has an annular end with at least two surface areas corresponding to an open and closed position. The tubular member defines an axially aligned bore. The plug includes a cap top that comprises a proximal flange coupled to a stem. The flange has a distally oriented surface that is adapted to be placed in orientation with the two surface areas of the annular end corresponding to open and closed positions. The other end of the stem is coupled to a bushing that is sized to fit and slide within the bore of the tubular member. A biasing member positioned between the stem and the tubular member is compressed to bias the plug to a closed position.

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Owner:MARTINEZ JUAN CONSTANTINO +1

Enriched platelet wound healant

InactiveUS7112342B2Improved enriched platelet compositionDelay and prolong activated gelation periodBiocideHydroxy compound active ingredientsVitamin A AlcoholAntibiotic Y

An improved platelet gel wound healant, and methods of preparation and use thereof for healing wounds are disclosed. The improved wound healant comprises a therapeutically effective amount of activated growth factors and ascorbic acid with optional one or more additional anti-oxidant such as vitamin A and / or E, and optional one or more antibiotics.

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Owner:NUO THERAPEUTICS

Light guiding device

InactiveUS8723092B2Easy to handleGood conditionSolar heating energyPhotometry using reference valueRotational axisLight guide

The present invention relates to a light guide device for the introduction of sunlight into the interior of a building, having a multitude of movably mounted light deflection surfaces which are adjustable by control means depending on the position of the sun. According to the present invention the light deflecting surfaces of the light guide device are formed by serially arranged deflecting blades which may be swiveled about swivel axes which are approximately parallel to each other, the blades being mounted on a blade holder which is rotatable about a rotational axis which is essentially perpendicular to the direction of the swivel axes.

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Owner:BARTENBACH HLDG

Castable infrared illuminant compositions

InactiveUS6123789AIncrease burn rateLittle visible lightFirework flares/torchesExplosivesPolyesterPolyamide

Compositions are provided which, when burned, produce significant levels of infrared radiation, but only limited levels of visible radiation. The basic components of the compositions include a binder, an oxidizer, and a fuel, where the binder also acts the fuel. Preferred oxidizers include those compounds which produce large quantities of infrared radiation when the flare composition is burned. Such oxidizers include potassium nitrate, cesium nitrate, rubidium nitrate, and combinations of these compounds. Selection of the binder is important in order to provide the composition with the desirable characteristics identified above. The binder of the present invention does not produce significant soot. At the same time, the binder serves to form a composition which is processible, avoids chunking, and is compatible with the oxidizers used. It has been found that polymer binders which include relatively short carbon chains (1-6 continuous carbon atoms) are preferred. Examples of such polymers include polyesters, polyethers, polyamides, and polyamines.

Castable infrared illuminant compositions

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Owner:NORTHROP GRUMMAN INNOVATION SYST INC

Team based row level security system and method

ActiveUS7395552B2Maximum flexibilityEasy to understandDigital data processing detailsAnalogue secracy/subscription systemsDatabaseSecurity system

A team based row level security system and method are provided that permits items of data to be shared across a team.

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Owner:SUGARCRM

Remote control with lockable keys

InactiveUS8330584B1Common problemSimple and intuitiveTelevision system detailsElectric signal transmission systemsRemote controlEngineering

An inexpensive remote control that provides an easy means to block the function of trouble-prone keys. In one embodiment, the user presses the selected key for a short time to place that key into the locked mode. In another embodiment, the user presses a LOCK key and then presses the selected key to place that key into the locked mode. To change the key back to the unlocked mode, the same process is repeated. A LED can flash when a locked key is pressed to alert the user that the key is locked. Means to automatically lock a preferred set of keys and means to unlock all keys can also be provided. A key's function is blocked by either not sending a signal from the remote or by sending a unique lock code. No changes to components or manufacturing processes of existing remotes or controlled devices are needed.

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Owner:PFANSTIEHL JOHN

Order scheduling system and methodology

InactiveUS7263495B2Minimizes numberLow transportation costMultiprogramming arrangementsResourcesProduct orderOrder scheduling

An order scheduling system providing a method for distributing product orders to multiple fulfillers is described. This method, which solves the common business problem of scheduling order shipments, is optimal because it minimizes the number of orders across fulfillers, thus minimizing shipping costs. It is also fair because orders are distributed equally across fulfillers if that fulfiller has the product available. To schedule orders, a data structure is defined whose rows are represented by a hash table of Fulfillers (HF), where each column is a hash table of Products (HP) and where each index of HP is itself a bit vector (VPi). This gives a three-dimensional data structure. The method operates by performing bitwise ANDing (&) operations of the bit vectors, to generate an Order bit vector representing the optimized fulfillment (per system configuration / constraints) for a particular received order.

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Owner:RPX CORP

Tool guide

InactiveUS20070020055A1The insertion position is accuratePrecise positioningDrilling/boring measurement devicesThread cutting machinesSubject matterEngineering

A tool guide apparatus and method is provided. One embodiment of the invention includes a positioning block having an aperture into which a transparent aperture center indicator is placed. An activateable coupling member is coupled to the positioning block and rigidly couples the tool guide to a workpiece. The aperture center indicator is replaced with a tool receiver that includes an aperture for receiving a tool. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

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Owner:ORE JEREMY E

Landscape retaining stake

InactiveUS20090016849A1Common problemReduce harmPlanting bedsClimate change adaptationBrickChisel

A stake for securing stones, pavers, bricks and other landscape units comprises an elongate body having an upper end including an anvil surface and an abutment, a chisel shaped lower end, a front face, and a rear face that is inclined rearwardly relative to the front face of the body from the lower end of the body to the upper end of the body to form a wedge. When the stake is aligned with a stone and is driven into the ground, it pivots underneath the stone, and the abutment engages a lower edge of the stone to restrain shifting of the stone laterally and sinking of the stone vertically.

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Owner:KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYST

Apparatus for in-situ remediation using a closed delivery system

ActiveUS7044152B2Improve permeabilityReduce penetrationTank vehiclesWatering devicesDiaphragm pumpLine tubing

A pressurized delivery system for in-situ delivery of sub-soil remediation compounds to underground contaminated matter includes a liquid diaphragm pump connected to an inflow source of water, the pump being also in fluid communication with a plurality of bioslurry tanks connected in parallel, the bioslurry tanks each having a drain. Valve means are located between the liquid diaphragm pump and each of the bioslurry tanks for controlling either the alternate or simultaneous flow of fluid from the pump to each of the bioslurry tanks. A second liquid diaphragm pump having an inlet port for receiving the combined flow of the bioslurry tanks has an outlet in fluid communication with a system discharge port. The system further includes a source of compressed gas in fluid communication with the discharge port. A discharge rod is connected to the discharge port for delivery of remedial fluids to underground soils. A gas pressure line leads from a source of compressed gas to the discharge port and is also in fluid communication with the feed tanks for storage of injectants under pressure, the feed tanks being individually pressurized by the selective fluid communication with the pressure line. Each feed tank includes a separately valved exhaust port connected to the system discharge port such that the source of injectant may be switched from the bioslurry tanks to any of the feed tanks without loss of delivery pressure. The source of pressurized gas may be a mechanical compressor or a stored compressed gas.

Apparatus for in-situ remediation using a closed delivery system

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Owner:INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL TECH

Cellulose ester and impact modifier compositions and articles made using these compositions

ActiveUS20190264007A1Toughness decreaseReduce amountPlasticizerCellulose

A cellulose ester composition is provided comprising at least one cellulose ester and at least one impact modifier and optionally at least one plasticizer. Processes for producing the cellulose ester compositions as well as articles made using these compositions, such as eyeglass frames, automotive parts, and toys are also provided.

Cellulose ester and impact modifier compositions and articles made using these compositions

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Owner:EASTMAN CHEM CO

Can dispenser for a carton

InactiveUS8281979B1Preventing multiple cans from inadvertently fallingCommon problemRacksCoin-freed apparatus detailsCartonEngineering

A dispensing carton and method for dispensing beverage cans is disclosed. The carton enables end-users to easily remove cans from the carton without the common problem of additional cans inadvertently falling out. After removing tear outs, the dispenser flap is folded upon itself and then onto the lower panel to keep cans from rolling out. Optional locking tabs can be used to keep the flap folded. Optional thumb grips and added slits can make tear out removal easier and less trouble prone. The new carton uses existing size carton blanks and requires no added components and no added cost for materials or labor. Furthermore, no changes to manufacturing equipment or manufacturing processes in making carton blanks, assembling the cartons, filling the cartons or transporting the filled cartons are needed.

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Owner:PFANSTIEHL JOHN

Hanging, telescoping garment organizer

InactiveUS20110247948A1Easily be dimensionEasy to useGarmentsContainer/bottle contructionSOCKSManual insertion

This invention is related to a hanging, telescoping garment organizer for storing, displaying and dispensing rolled pair of socks or other small garments, comprising an upper and a lower container of elongated, tubular shape. The lower container can be telescoping inside the upper container to reduce the organizer's space when not in use. The lower container is held attached to the upper container by a plurality of snap hooks that snap locked with the corresponding locking edges at the bottom of the upper container. The front sides of both the upper and lower containers have vertical openings sufficiently wide to allow easy manual insertion and retrieval of rolled pairs of socks or other small garments. The upper container, which is holding the lower container, can be hanged to an hanging bar using the incorporated, unobtrusive hanging system, that allow the top part of the upper container to slide over the hanging bar until the hanging bar is held in place by a round-shaped hanging slot preventing involuntary sliding backward of the upper container. The organizer provides a plurality of clips that can be mounted on the lateral outside walls of the upper container to suspend loose socks to facilitate their matching.