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US08008545B2	Process for the production of fine chemicals The present invention relates to a process for the production of fine chemicals in a microorganism, a plant cell, a plant, a plant tissue or parts thereof by increasing or generating the biological activity of a ras-Like GTPase or the homologues thereof and growing the organism under conditions which permit the production of the fine chemicals in the organism. Preferred fine chemicals produced by the present invention include amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, fatty acids, and carotenoids.
US08008533B2	Process for regasifying a gas hydrate slurry Continuous process for regasifying a feed stream having (i) a slurry phase comprising gas hydrate particles suspended in a produced liquid hydrocarbon and optionally free produced water and (ii) optionally a gaseous phase comprising free produced gaseous hydrocarbon thereby generating a regasified multiphase fluid and for separating the regasified multiphase fluid into its component fluids. The method includes (a) heating the feed stream to above the dissociation temperature of the gas hydrate thereby regasifying the feed stream by converting the gas hydrate particles into gaseous hydrocarbon and water, (b) separating a gaseous hydrocarbon phase from the regasified multiphase fluid thereby forming a gaseous hydrocarbon product stream and a liquid stream comprising a mixture of liquid hydrocarbon and water, (c) separating the liquid stream comprising a mixture of the liquid hydrocarbon and water into a liquid hydrocarbon phase and an aqueous phase; and (d) removing the liquid hydrocarbon phase as a liquid hydrocarbon product stream. The regasification production facility additionally has a concentrator vessel and the feed stream is passed to the concentrator vessel prior to being heated in step (a) to above the dissociation temperature of the gas hydrate particles wherein a gaseous phase comprising free gaseous hydrocarbon separates from the feed stream in the concentrator vessel and is removed from the concentrator as a gaseous hydrocarbon stream.
US08008529B2	Chiral ligands used in transition metal catalysts for asymmetric addition reactions especially hydrogenation Ligands of the formula (I) secondary phosphine-Q-P(═O)HR1 (I) in the form of mixtures of diastereomers or pure diastereomers, in which secondary phosphine is a secondary phosphine group with hydrocarbon radicals or heterohydrocarbon radicals as substituents; Q is a bivalent bisaryl or bisheteroaryl radical with an axial chiral centre to which the two phosphorus atoms are bonded in the ortho positions to the bisaryl or bisheteroaryl bridge bond, or Q is a bivalent ferrocenyl radical with a planar chiral centre or without a planar chiral centre, to which the phosphorus atom of the secondary phosphine is bonded directly or via a C1-C4-carbon chain to a cyclopentadienyl ring, the —P(═O)HR1 group is bonded either on the same cyclopentadienyl ring in ortho position to the bonded secondary phosphine or on the other cyclopentadienyl ring; P is a chiral phosphorus atom, and R1 is a hydrocarbon radical, a heterohydrocarbon radical or a ferrocenyl radical, where R1 is a ferrocenyl radical with a planar chiral centre when Q is a ferrocenyl radical without a planar chiral centre. Metal complexes of these ligands are homogeneous catalysts for asymmetric addition reactions, particularly hydrogenations.
US08008528B2	N-substituted monomers and polymers Biocompatible, bioresorbable polymers comprising a plurality of monomeric repeating units containing an amide group, wherein said amide groups are N-substituted and the N-substituent and degree of N-substitution are effective to lower the melt viscosity, the solution viscosity, or both, compared to the same polymer without N-substitution.
US08008523B2	Process for preparing high purity monocarboxylic perfluoropolyethers A process for preparing monocarboxylic perfluoropolyethers of formula: A-O—(RF)z—(CFY)t—C(O)OX (I) wherein: X is H, C1-C10 alkyl, or an aryl group; Y=F, CF3; t=1, 2 or 3; A is a C1-C4 perfluoroalkyl end group; z=0 or 1; RF is a perfluorooxyalkylene chain; having a number average molecular weight in the range 180-8,000; comprising the following steps: a) one or more distillations of perfluoropolyethers (PFPE) of formula T-O—(RF)z-T′ (II) wherein: z and RF are as above defined; T, T′, equal to or different from each other, are selected from acyl fluoride or carbonyl-containing functional end groups and non functional end groups to obtain one PFPE fraction of formula (II) wherein the difference between the minimum and the maximum molecular weight of the components is lower than or equal to 600; b) partial fluorination of the fraction obtained in a); c) esterification c1) and/or hydrolysis c2) of the mixture obtained in b); d) distillation of the product obtained in c2) or in c1).
US08008518B2	Process for producing dialkyl tin dialkoxides An object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing a dialkyl tin compound from a composition of deactivated forms of a dialkyl tin catalyst, and to provide a process for producing the dialkyl tin catalyst from the dialkyl tin compound and using the dialkyl tin catalyst to produce a carbonic acid ester. According to the present invention, a process for producing a dialkyl tin compound is provided that subjects a composition of the deactivated forms of the dialkyl tin catalyst, formed when producing an ester compound, to an alkyl group redistribution reaction and/or dealkylation reaction.
US08008515B2	Catalyst for partial oxidation of olefin, preparation method thereof, and process for preparing alkylene oxide A catalyst for partial oxidation of olefin, which comprises silver or silver oxide and an alkali metal or a compound thereof supported on an α-alumina carrier containing silicon or a compound thereof, wherein the silicon or the compound thereof exists at a position substantially identical to that of a particle of the alkali metal or the compound thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a process for preparing olefin oxide which comprises subjecting olefin to vapor-phase oxidation with a molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of the catalyst.
US08008512B2	Pyridazine compound and use thereof A pyridazine compound represented by formula (1): has an excellent plant disease controlling effect.
US08008508B2	Organocatalyst The present invention provides an organocatalyst of formula (I), wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O—Si(R4)(R5)(R6) or C1-6alkoxy, in which R4, R5 and R6 are identical or different and independently selected from the group consisting of C1-6alkyl, phenyl and phenyl substituted with C1-6alkyl; R2 is —OH or ═O; X1 is one selected from the group consisting of —NH—, —S— and X2 is one selected from the group consisting of —C(═O)—, —CH2— and and X1 is different from X2. The high yield and enantioselectivity of an addition reaction are obtained by using the organocatalyst of the present invention.
US08008505B2	Indazole or 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazole derivatives This invention relates to novel indazole or 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indazole derivatives of formula I wherein R1 to R8 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are FXR modulators and can be used as medicaments.
US08008501B2	Quinoline compounds and their uses The present invention provides quinoline compounds that inhibit the IgE receptor signaling cascade that leads to the release of chemical mediators, intermediates and methods of synthesizing the compounds and methods of using the compounds in a variety of contexts, including in the treatment and prevention of diseases characterized by, caused by or associated with the release of chemical mediators via degranulation and other processes effected by activation of the IgE receptor signaling cascade.
US08008490B2	Polymorphic forms of aripiprazole and method The present invention relates to novel polymorphic forms of aripiprazole and processes for producing them. It further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel forms and to the use of the novel forms in the treatment of schizophrenia.
US08008489B2	Quinoxaline derivative, and light-emitting element, light-emitting device, electronic device using the quinoxaline derivative It is an object to provide a novel bipolar organic compound. In particular, it is an object to provide a bipolar organic compound excellent in thermal stability. Further, it is another object to provide a bipolar organic compound which is electrochemically stable. A quinoxaline derivative represented by a general formula (1) is provided. Further, since the quinoxaline derivative represented by the general formula (1) is bipolar, the use of the quinoxaline derivative of the present invention allows fabrication of a light-emitting element and a light-emitting device with a low driving voltage and low power consumption. Furthermore, a light-emitting element with high luminous efficiency can be obtained.
US08008474B2	siRNA targeting KRAS Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs directed to silencing KRAS, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes.
US08008467B2	Promoter for introducing a gene into a lymphocyte or blood cell and application thereof It is intended to provide a promoter for inducing expression selectively and strongly in an immunocompetent cell and/or a blood cell such as a lymphocyte. In the invention, the object was achieved by finding that HHV6 MIE promoter, HHV7 MIE promoter and HHV7 U95 promoter unexpectedly induce a specific expression in an immunocompetent cell and/or a blood cell such as a T lymphocyte. By utilizing the promoters, a selective delivery of a DNA vaccine or the like can be realized.
US08008466B2	Use of untranslated region of osmotin gene to enhance transgene expression in plants The present invention provides methods, vectors and gene constructs for enhancing expression of a recombinant nucleic acid sequence in transgenic plants and plant tissues. According to the present invention, nucleic acid sequences are obtained and/or derived from the 5′ and 3′ untranslated regions of genes encoding osmotin proteins and engineered to flank respective portions of a selected coding region of a vector. The vector construct may be introduced into plants and/or plant tissues through conventional procedures, resulting in enhanced expression of the selected coding region. In a preferred embodiment, the selected coding region is a chimeric gene or gene fragment expressing one or more proteins known to impart a level of insecticidal activity to a transgenic plant and/or plant tissue.
US08008458B2	Fatty acid phenolic conjugates This invention relates to a biologically active formulation containing a conjugate of a fatty acid and a complex phenol. The fatty acid can be selected from a variety of fatty acids including acids have between 12 and 24 carbon atoms. The phenol can be a polynuclear phenol, a polyphenol or a polyfunctional phenol having a variety of substituents. The formulation can include pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, including diluent. The formulation can be provided in an active dosage form suitable to inhibit mammalian cell growth and/or metastasis of malignant cells. The formulation can be used to induce cytotoxicity in mammalian cells particularly tumor cells or to treat and prevent cellular injury or dysfunction.
US08008440B2	Combinatorial synthesis of libraries of macrocyclic compounds useful in drug discovery A library of macrocyclic compounds of the formula (I) where part (A) is a bivalent radical, a —(CH2)y— bivalent radical or a covalent bond; where part (B) is a bivalent radical, a —(CH2)z— bivalent radical, or a covalent bond; where part (C) is a bivalent radical, a —(CH2)t— bivalent radical, or a covalent bond; and where part (T) is a —Y-L-Z- radical wherein Y is CH2 or CO, Z is NH or O and L is a bivalent radical. These compounds are useful for carrying out screening assays or as intermediates for the synthesis of other compounds of pharmaceutical interest. A process for the preparation of these compounds in a combinatorial manner, is also disclosed.
US08008427B2	Soluble phenanthrenyl imidazole for photo-electrical conversion of solar cell A novel material of phenanthrenyl imidazole is applied to a solar cell. A phenanthrenyl-imidazole moiety is introduced to reduce a power band of a polymer, so that a photocurrent and an optoelectrical transformation efficiency are improved. Thus, a polymer having the novel material is very suitable to be used in a solar cell to acquire a high optoelectrical transformation efficiency.
US08008425B2	Thiophene compound having sulfonyl group and process for producing the same A thiophene compound having sulfonyl groups which is represented by the formula [1]. It has high heat resistance and high unsusceptibility to oxidation and can improve solubility and dispersibility in various solvents. [In the formula, R1 and R2 each independently represents hydrogen, halogeno, cyano, etc.; and R3 and R3′ each independently represents C1-20 alkyl, C1-20 haloalkyl, phenyl optionally substituted by W, thienyl optionally substituted by W, etc. (W represents chlorine, etc.).]
US08008421B2	Photovoltaic cell with silole-containing polymer Photovoltaic cells with silole-containing polymers, as well as related systems, methods and components are disclosed.
US08008403B2	Polyethylene and catalyst composition for its preparation A polyethylene which comprises ethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers of ethylene with 1-alkenes and has a molar mass distribution width Mw/Mn of from 5 to 30, a density of from 0.92 to 0.955 g/cm3, a weight average molar mass Mw of from 50000 g/mol to 500 000 g/mol and has from 0.01 to 20 branches/1000 carbon atoms and a z-average molar mass Mz of less than 1 million g/mol, a process for its preparation, catalysts suitable for its preparation and also films in which this polyethylene is present.
US08008402B2	Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
US08008401B2	Polyolefin composition A polyolefin composition comprising an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer which is superior to conventional olefin-based thermoplastic elastomers in scratch resistance and abrasion resistance and has excellent heat aging resistance is proposed. [Means for Solving the Problem] A polyolefin composition comprising a syndiotactic α-olefin-based copolymer (A), a polyolefin resin (B) (other than polybutene (C)), polybutene (C), and if necessary, an ethylene-based copolymer rubber (D).
US08008399B2	Rubber composition containing a polymaleimide compound Rubber composition, which can be used for the manufacture of tires, based on at least one diene elastomer, one reinforcing filler, one vulcanization system and one maleimide compound, characterized in that the said maleimide compound is a polymaleimide of formula: in which: R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical or different hydrocarbon radicals, n is equal to 0 or 1 with X being a nitrogen atom if n=0 and X being a carbon or silicon atom if n=1. Use of such a composition for the manufacture of a finished article or of a semi-finished product made of rubber intended for a motor vehicle ground-contact system, in particular of a tire.
US08008390B2	Polyoxymethylene molding compositions, their use, and moldings produced therefrom Polyoxymethylene molding compositions, their use, and moldings produced therefromA ground molding composition is described, comprising a) a compounded material composed of i) at least one polyoxymethylene homo- and/or copolymer, ii) at least one impact modifier, and iii) optionally other conventional additives, which b) has been milled to give a powder at least 90% by weight of whose particles have a grain size of <600 μm and a median grain size (D50) of from 100 to 500 μm. These molding compositions can be processed to give moldings, in particular via rotomolding.
US08008386B2	Curable composition The present invention has its object to provide a curable composition not containing any organotin type curing catalyst currently of concern because of the toxic feature thereof, or any volatile compound, excellent in curability and storage stability and, further, capable of providing cured products excellent in strength and elongation; the above object can be achieved by a curable composition which includes: an organic polymer (A) containing a hydrolyzable silyl group in a molecule; an amidine compound (B); and a compound (C) containing a sulfonyl group in a molecule.
US08008385B2	Solid alkylaryl phosphite compositions and methods for manufacturing same The invention is directed to various alkylaryl phosphite compositions that ideally are suitable for use as secondary antioxidants in polymers. In one aspect, the phosphite composition comprises a tris(dialkylaryl)phosphite in an amount from 20 to 93 weight percent; and at least one of: a bis(dialkylaryl)monoalkylaryl phosphite; a bis(monoalkylaryl)dialkylaryl phosphite; and a tris(monoalkylaryl)phosphite. The inventive phosphite composition is a solid at ambient conditions. The invention also relates to alkylate compositions and processes for forming such alkylate compositions and such phosphite compositions.
US08008379B2	Fluorescent polymer fine particle, method for forming thereof, fluorescence detection kit, and method for detecting fluorescence The invention provides a fluorescent polymer fine particle having at least: a polymer particle having a core-shell configuration having a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell; and a fluorescent lanthanoid dye that is integrated with the polymer particle and has a fluorescent lanthanoid cation, wherein a hydrophilic polymer which forms the hydrophilic shell has a polymerizable unit and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic (meth)acrylamide unit and a hydrophilic vinyl amine unit. The invention further provides a method for forming the fluorescent polymer fine particle having at least dispersing and polymerizing a hydrophobic radical polymerizable monomer in an aqueous solvent in the presence of a radical generator and the presence of a components for forming a hydrophilic polymer which forms the hydrophilic shell; and introducing the fluorescent lanthanoid dye with the polymer particle.
US08008378B2	Taste-masked composition of cationic exchange resin The present invention provides a taste-masked composition containing an active compound. The composition is taste-masked by employing a loaded polymeric matrix which is produced by incorporating or complexing the active compound on a polymeric matrix having ionic functional groups and removing unbound active compounds from the polymeric matrix.
US08008373B2	Biodegradable polymer masterbatch, and a composition derived therefrom having improved physical properties A biodegradable thermoplastic polymer masterbatch composition comprising a blend of at least one biodegradable thermoplastic polymer containing high loading of a particulate filler uniformly dispersed therein. The amount of the biodegradable thermoplastic polymer is generally from about 25% to about 50% by weight and the amount of the filler is from about 75% to about 50% by weight, based upon the total amount of one biodegradable polymer and the at least one filler. The uniform dispersion of the fillers is desirably obtained by adding small particles of the filler to a melt of the biodegradable polymer and blending using high shear equipment with special screw geometry. The masterbatch composition is then physically blended with additional biodegradable thermoplastic polymer and extrusion processed into final articles such as blown and cast films, molded products, and the like. The masterbatch multi-stage approach of the present invention results in a product that has improved physical properties and lower costs over that of a one step blend of the same amount of a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer and a filler that is subsequently heat formed into a final product.
US08008365B2	Crosslinking of polyethylene for low wear using radiation and thermal treatments The present invention discloses methods for enhancing the wear-resistance of polymers, the resulting polymers, and in vivo implants made from such polymers. One aspect of this invention presents a method whereby a polymer is irradiated, preferably with gamma radiation, then thermally treated, such as by remelting of annealing. The resulting polymeric composition preferably has its most oxidized surface layer removed. Another aspect of the invention presents a general method for optimizing the wear resistance and desirable physical and/or chemical properties of a polymer by crosslinking and thermally treating it. The resulting polymeric compositions is wear-resistant and may be fabricated into an in vivo implant.
US08008362B2	Nanoporous polymer foams of polycondensation reactive resins A nanoporous polymer foam having an average pore diameter in the range of from 10 nm to 1000 nm, obtainable by means of a process comprising the following stages: a) providing a solution of a polycondensation reactive resin in an organic solvent, b) mixing the solution with a curing catalyst for the polycondensation reactive resin and curing the reactive components to form a gel, and c) removing the organic solvent, and the use thereof for thermal insulation purposes.
US08008357B2	Method for controlling average pore diameter of porous body comprising apatite/collagen composite fibers In the process of producing a porous body containing a fibrous apatite/collagen composite by gelating a dispersion comprising the fibrous apatite/collagen composite, collagen and water, freeze-drying the resultant gel to form a porous body, and cross-linking collagen in the porous body, a method for controlling the average pore diameter of the porous body by the solidification time of the gel in the freezing step.
US08008355B2	Endosomolytic poly(vinyl ether) polymers The present invention is directed to membrane active polymers useful for cellular delivery of compounds. Described are polyconjugates systems that incorporate targeting, anti-opsonization, anti-aggregation, and transfection activities into small biocompatible in vivo delivery conjugates. The use of reversible modification provides for physiologically responsive activity modulation.
US08008352B2	Pentafluorosulfanylbenzoylguanidines, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments or diagnostic aids, and medicaments comprising them Pentafluorosulfanylbenzoylguanidines, of the formula I and II in which R1 to R4 have the meanings stated in the claims, are suitable as antiarrhythmic medicaments with a cardioprotective component for the prophylaxis of infarction and treatment of infarction and for the treatment of angina pectoris. They also inhibit preventively the pathophysiological processes associated with the development of ischemia-induced damage, especially in the triggering of ischemia-induced cardiac arrhythmias.
US08008347B2	Methoxypolyethylene glycol thioester chelate and uses thereof The present invention is directed generally to protecting cells, tissues and organs against the damaging effects of ionizing or other damaging agents associated with radiation or chemotherapy, or degenerative diseases or processes of various organs that elicit the production of free radicals or oxidants such as peroxides, superoxide anions, hydroxyl radicals or nitric oxides, or heavy metal cations. More particularly, the present invention is concerned with methoxypolyethylene glycol thioester chelate methyl esters that are useful as protectors against tissue damage by penetrating the cell membrane to donate electrons to free radical oxidants and remove heavy metals that may react with peroxides to produce the reactive hydroxyl radical, or remove Ca++ that may be released from organelles. These chelate esters will also have utility in reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients.
US08008331B2	Benzothiazol-2-one derivatives as lipase and phospholipase inhibitors The invention relates to benzothiazol-2-one derivatives of general formula (I) with the meanings indicated in the description, the pharmaceutically usable salts thereof, and the use thereof as medicinal substances.
US08008327B2	Indazole compounds as CCR1 receptor antagonists Disclosed indazoles compounds that are useful as antagonists of CCR1 activity and are thus useful for treating a variety of diseases and disorders that are mediated or sustained through the activity of CCR1 including autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.
US08008323B2	Selective serotonin 2A/2C receptor inverse agonists as therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases Behavioral pharmacological data with the compound of formula (I), a novel and selective 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonist, demonstrate in vivo efficacy in models of psychosis and dyskinesias. This includes activity in reversing MK-801 induced locomotor behaviors, suggesting that this compound may be an efficacious anti-psychotic, and activity in an MPTP primate model of dyskinesias, suggesting efficacy as an anti-dyskinesia agent. These data support the hypothesis that 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonism may confer antipsychotic and anti-dyskinetic efficacy in humans, and indicate a use of the compound of formula (I) and related agents as novel therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease, related human neurodegenerative diseases, and psychosis.
US08008321B2	Imidazo[1,5-a] pyridine derivatives, method for preparing same and pharmaceutical compositions containing same The invention concerns compounds of formula I, a method for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and the therapeutic uses thereof.
US08008318B2	39-desmethoxy derivatives of rapamycin The present invention relates to 39-desmethoxyrapamycin derivatives and their uses thereof. The present invention provides for the use of these compounds in the treatment of cancer and/or B-cell malignancies, the induction or maintenance of immunosuppression, the treatment of transplantation rejection, graft vs. host disease, autoimmune disorders, diseases of inflammation, vascular disease and fibrotic diseases, the stimulation of neuronal regeneration or the treatment of fungal infections.
US08008317B2	Inhibitors of akt activtiy The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
US08008315B2	Benzylether and benzylamino beta-secretase inhibitors for the treatment of alzheimer's disease The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
US08008310B2	Derivatives of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine, the preparation thereof, and the therapeutic application of the same Derivatives of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine are provided having formula (I) with Ar1, Ar2 and R1 as defined herein, which are useful for treating cell proliferative conditions, and to the preparation thereof, and to the therapeutic application of the same.
US08008308B2	Phosphonate compounds The present invention relates to phosphonate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use for treating a variety of medical disorders, e.g., osteoporosis and other disorders of bone metabolism, cancer, viral infections, and the like.
US08008304B2	Substituted propiolic acid amides and their use for producing drugs The present invention relates to substituted propiolic acid amides, methods for the production thereof, medicaments containing these compounds and the use thereof for producing medicaments.
US08008301B2	Histamine H3 receptor agents, preparation and therapeutic uses The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have histamine—H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor—related diseases
US08008290B2	Compounds A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: R3 is selected from cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high dual efficacies for human cathepsin S and K and are useful for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases which exhibit significant damage and remodeling of extracellular matrix (ECM) and chronic pain.
US08008279B2	Compound—827 The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for treating diseases associated with cysteine protease activity. The compounds are reversible inhibitors of cysteine proteases, including cathepsins B, K, C, F, H, L, O, S, W and X. Of particular interest are diseases associated with Cathepsin K.
US08008265B2	Vaccines, immunotherapeutics and methods for using the same Compositions, recombinant vaccines and live attenuated pathogens comprising one or more isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode an immunogen in combination with an isolated nucleic acid molecule that encodes an immunomodulator protein selected from the group consisting of: Fos, c-jun, Sp-1, Ap-1, Ap-2, p38, p65Rel, MyD88, IRAK, TRAF6, IkB, Inactive NIK, SAP K, SAP-1, JNK, interferon response genes, NFkB, Bax, TRAIL, TRAILrec, TRAILrecDRC5, TRAIL-R3, TRAIL-R4, RANK, RANK LIGAND, Ox40, Ox40 LIGAND, NKG2D, MICA, MICB, NKG2A, NKG2B, NKG2C, NKG2E, NKG2F, TAP1, TAP2 and functional fragments thereof are disclosed. Methods of inducing an immune response in an individual against an immunogen, using such compositions are disclosed.
US08008262B2	β-peptides β-peptide regions of polypeptides can serve as structural mimics of α-helices in wild type proteins. Because α-helices of one protein often bind to a target protein in a biological pathway, a polypeptide that contains a helical β-peptide region can be used to disrupt this type of protein-protein binding. As a result, polypeptides that contain a helical β-peptide region can be used to treat conditions involving this type of protein-protein binding, such as viral infections and cell proliferation.
US08008259B2	Neurotrophin-derived peptide sequences The present invention relates to peptide sequences capable of stimulating neuronal cell differentiation, neural cell survival and neuronal plasticity associated with memory and learning. The peptide sequences of the invention are derived from the proteins belonging to neurotrophic factors, such as NGF, NT3, NT4/5 and BDNF. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said peptide fragments and uses thereof for treatment of a disease or condition wherein the effects of stimulating neuronal cell differentiation, neuronal cell survival, stimulating neural plasticity associated with learning and memory are beneficial for treatment.
US08008256B2	Combination therapy for treatment of cancer The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating diseases. In particular aspects, the invention relates to administering a combination of a disintegrin with a microtubule stabilizing agent useful for treatment of cancer.
US08008252B2	Factor VII: remodeling and glycoconjugation of Factor VII The invention includes methods and compositions for remodeling a peptide molecule, including the addition or deletion of one or more glycosyl groups to a peptide, and/or the addition of a modifying group to a peptide.
US08008249B2	Neuregulins for prevention and treatment of damage from acute assault on vascular and neuronal tissue and as regulators of neuronal stem cell migration Neuregulin, a known neuroprotein, has been found to ameliorate or prevent damage caused by mechanical or chemical assault to blood vessels and, when administered into the cerebral spinal fluid, can ameliorate damage to neuronal tissue caused by stroke or inflammation. Additionally, neuregulin has been found to be useful for enhancement of stem cell migration from the ventricle to the site of injury to the brain.
US08008247B2	Tumble dryer bleach and fabric treatment The invention relates to a treatment article and a method for treating a fabric by delivering one or more powdered benefit agents to a fabric in a tumble dryer and thus providing at least one fabric benefit such as sanitization and/or disinfection, whitening and/or stain removal to the fabric during the tumble drying process. The treatment article functions to dispense at least one powdered benefit agent to the fabric by means of a diffusing membrane having an average pore diameter such that the tumbling and/or heating action provided during the tumble drying process results in the delivery of an oxidant material in the form of a powdered benefit agent to the initially damp or wet fabric to provide at least one primary fabric benefit to the treated fabric. Optionally, a second and/or third benefit agent may additionally be included in the treatment article for simultaneous delivery of one or more additional fabric benefits. The invention also relates to a treatment kit employing a treatment article with instructions for the effective delivery of one or more fabric benefits to a fabric during a tumble drying process.
US08008242B1	Biodegradable abrasive compositions The biodegradable abrasive compositions consist of a plant-based natural abrasive agent, calcium carbonate, polymeric material, and a binder. The natural abrasives may consist of a plant-based cereal grains or fibers. The polymeric materials of the preferred embodiments include starch and poly-vinyl alcohol, either alone or in combination. The products associated with the biodegradable abrasive compositions are gently abrasive and readily disposable films or coatings. The products are designed to maximize the use of agricultural bi-products and avoid harm the environment.
US08008234B2	Method and composition comprising at least three different average particle volume particulates for low damage gravel packing A gravel packing system, method and slurry. The system comprises a blending device to prepare a slurry comprising a carrier fluid suspending first, second and third particulates, wherein the carrier fluid comprises a brine and less than about 2.4 g/L (20 lb per 1000 gallons) of a viscosifier, and wherein the sum of the mass of the particulates is greater than about 2.4 kg/L (20 pounds per gallon), wherein the first average particle volume is between 27 and 3375 times larger than the second average particle volume, which in turn is between 27 and 3375 times larger than the third average particle volume. The system can also include tubing to position a screen in the wellbore and a slurry pump to circulate the slurry from the blending device in the wellbore in any order such that the particulates are deposited in the screen annulus to form a gravel pack.
US08008232B2	Pyrazolecarboxanilides, process for their preparation and compositions comprising them for controlling harmful fungi The present invention relates to pyrazolecarboxanilides I in which the variables are as defined below: n is zero or 2; m is 2 or 3; X1 is fluorine or chlorine; X2 is halogen; Y is CN, NO2, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, methoxy or methylthio; p is zero or 1; R1 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl; R2 is hydrogen or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; W is O or S; with the proviso that, if a) W=O, R1=methyl and R3 is hydrogen, R2 is not fluorine, or b) W=O, n=0, m=2, p=0, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, R1 is not trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising them and to methods for using them for controlling harmful fungi.
US08008224B2	Organometallic ruthenium complexes and related methods for the preparation of tetra-substituted and other hindered olefins The invention relates to ruthenium alkylidene complexes having an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand comprising a 5-membered heterocyclic ring having a carbenic carbon atom and at least one nitrogen atom contained within the 5-membered heterocyclic ring, wherein the nitrogen atom is directly attached to the carbenic carbon atom and is substituted by a phenyl ring, and wherein the phenyl ring has a hydrogen at either or both ortho positions and is substituted at at least one ortho or meta position. The invention also relates to an olefin metathesis reactions and particularly to the preparation of tetra-substituted cyclic olefins via a ring-closing metathesis.
US08008220B2	Use of lead-free and phosphate-containing glasses in a precision moulding process The present invention relates to the use of lead-free and phosphate-containing glasses, preferably colored and filter glasses which absorb light in the infrared region (IR-region), in a precision molding process. Preferably, the content of fluorine in the glass is low.Advantageously, so optical constituents can be produced without finishing, such as for example lenses for digital cameras. By the use according to the present invention, also other optical constituents can be produced which can be directly used for a corresponding technical purpose. For an advantageous use, the optical constituents produced by precision molding can be used in the fields imaging, projection, telecommunications, optical communications engineering and laser technology.
US08008216B2	Nitrogen profile in high-K dielectrics using ultrathin disposable capping layers Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) transistors fabricated using current art may utilize a nitridation process on the gate dielectric to improve transistor reliability. Nitridation by the current art, which involves exposing the gate dielectric to a nitridation source, produces a significant concentration of nitrogen at the interface of the gate dielectric and the transistor substrate, which adversely affects transistor performance. This invention comprises the process of depositing a sacrificial layer on the gate dielectric prior to nitridation, exposing the sacrificial layer to a nitridation source, during which time nitrogen atoms diffuse through the sacrificial layer into the gate dielectric, then removing the sacrificial layer without degrading the gate dielectric. Work associated with this invention on high-k gate dielectrics has demonstrated a 20 percent reduction in nitrogen concentration at the gate dielectric—transistor substrate interface.
US08008209B2	Thermal gradient control of high aspect ratio etching and deposition processes A technique is described whereby temperature gradients are created within a semiconductor wafer. Temperature sensitive etching and/or deposition processes are then employed. These temperature sensitive processes proceed at different rates in regions with different temperatures. To reduce pinch off in etching processes, a temperature sensitive etch process is selected and a temperature gradient is created between the surface and subsurface of a wafer such that the etching process proceeds more slowly at the surface than deeper in the wafer. This reduces “crusting” of solid reaction products at trench openings, thereby eliminating pinch off in many cases. Similar temperature-sensitive deposition processes can be employed to produce void-free high aspect ratio conductors and trench fills.
US08008204B2	Method of manufacturing semiconductor device A method of manufacturing the semiconductor device is provided, which provides a prevention for a “dug” of a silicon substrate caused by the etching in regions except a region for forming a film during a removal of the film with a chemical solution. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes forming a first silicon oxide film on a surface of a silicon substrate or on a surface of a gate electrode when a silicon nitride film for a dummy side wall is etched off, to provide a protection for such surfaces, and then etching a portion of the silicon nitride film with a chemical solution, and then a second oxide film for supplementing a simultaneously-etched portion of the first silicon oxide film is formed, and eventually performing an etching for completely removing the silicon nitride film for the dummy side wall.
US08008202B2	Ruthenium CMP compositions and methods The present invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) composition for polishing a ruthenium-containing substrate in the presence of an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide without forming a toxic level of ruthenium tetroxide during the polishing process. The composition comprises a particulate abrasive (e.g., silica, alumina, and/or titania) suspended in an aqueous carrier containing a ruthenium-coordinating oxidized nitrogen ligand (N—O ligand), such as a nitroxide (e.g., 4-hydroxy-TEMPO). In the presence of the oxidizing agent, the N—O ligand prevents the deposition of ruthenium species having an oxidation state of IV or higher on the surface of the substrate, and concomitantly forms a soluble Ru(II) N—O coordination complex with oxidized ruthenium formed during CMP of the substrate. CMP methods for polishing ruthenium-containing surfaces with the CMP composition are also provided.
US08008201B2	Aqueous cerium oxide dispersion Aqueous cerium oxide dispersion Aqueous cerium oxide dispersion, containing 5 to 60% by weight cerium oxide. It can be used to polish SiO2 in the semiconductor industry.
US08008197B2	Method for manufacturing semiconductor device A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming in order a barrier film, an insulating film, a first mask, and a second mask having etching properties different from those of the first mask on a substrate, removing the insulating film, the first mask, and the second mask to form a via hole in the insulating film, removing the second mask in a wiring trench forming region including the via hole, and etching the first mask using the second mask as a mask to remove the first mask in the wiring trench forming region. Removing the first mask in the wiring trench forming region includes etching the first mask and etching the barrier film at the bottom of the via hole to partially remove the barrier film at the bottom of the via hole.
US08008191B2	Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same A semiconductor device having a through electrode excellent in performance as for an electrode and manufacturing stability is provided. There is provided a through electrode composed of a conductive small diameter plug and a conductive large diameter plug on a semiconductor device. A cross sectional area of the small diameter plug is made larger than a cross sectional area and a diameter of a connection plug, and is made smaller than a cross sectional area and a diameter of the large diameter plug. In addition, a protruding portion formed in such a way that the small diameter plug is projected from the silicon substrate is put into an upper face of the large diameter plug. Further, an upper face of the small diameter plug is connected to a first interconnect.
US08008177B2	Method for fabricating semiconductor device using a nickel salicide process A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is provided using a nickel salicide process. The method includes forming a gate pattern and a source/drain region on a silicon substrate, forming a Ni-based metal layer for silicide on the silicon substrate where the gate pattern and the source/drain region are formed, and forming an N-rich titanium nitride layer on the Ni-based metal layer for silicide. Next, a thermal treatment is applied to the silicon substrate where the Ni-based metal layer for silicide and the N-rich titanium nitride layer are formed, thereby forming a nickel silicide on each of the gate pattern and the source/drain region. Then, the Ni-based metal layer for silicide and the N-rich titanium nitride layer are selectively removed to expose a top portion of a nickel silicide layer formed on the gate pattern and the source/drain region. Thus, as the N-rich titanium nitride layer is formed on the Ni-based metal layer for silicide, a silicide residue is prevented from forming a spacer and a field region formed of a field oxide layer.
US08008175B1	Semiconductor structure made using improved simultaneous multiple ion implantation process Methods and apparatus provide for: a first source of plasma (first plasma), which includes a first species of ions, directing the first plasma out along a first axis; a second source of plasma (second plasma), which includes a second, differing, species of ions, directing the second plasma out along a second axis; and an accelerator system in communication with the first and second sources of plasma, and operating to: (i) accelerate the first species of ions at a first magnitude therethrough, and toward a semiconductor wafer, and (ii) simultaneously accelerate the second species of ions at a second magnitude, different from the first magnitude, therethrough, and toward the semiconductor wafer.
US08008168B2	Method and apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor device A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: loading a wafer to be subjected to film formation to a chamber; supporting the wafer to be spaced from a film formation position of the wafer; preliminarily heating the wafer while rotating a rotating member for rotating the wafer through a supporting member during the film formation at a predetermined rotational speed under a state of the wafer to be spaced from the film formation position; placing the wafer on the supporting member in the film formation position; and heating the wafer at a predetermined temperature and supplying a process gas onto the wafer while rotating the wafer.
US08008167B2	Phase change memory device having an increased sensing margin for cell efficiency and method for manufacturing the same A phase change memory device having an increased sensing margin for improved cell efficiency. The phase change memory device includes a plurality of diodes formed in an active region of a semiconductor substrate; an insulation layer pattern formed on the respective diodes; a phase change layer formed on the insulation layer pattern in such a way as not to be electrically connected with the diodes; bit lines formed over the phase change layer; and a global X-decoder line formed over the bit lines. The present invention suppresses current flow in a phase change memory device because the dummy cell string and the dummy active region are not electrically connected with each other under the global X-decoder line, whereby preventing parasitic current from being produced in the phase change memory device.
US08008161B2	Capacitor assemblies A method for fabricating a capacitor arrangement which includes at least three electrodes is described. The capacitor arrangement is fabricated using a number of lithography methods that is smaller than the number of electrodes. A capacitor arrangement extending over more than two or more interlayers between metallization layers has a high capacitance per unit area and can be fabricated in a simple way is also described. The circuit arrangement has a high capacitance per unit area and can be fabricated in a simple way. An electrode layer is first patterned using a dry-etching process and residues of the electrode layer are removed using a wet-chemical process, making it possible to fabricate capacitors with excellent electrical properties.
US08008160B2	Method and structure for forming trench DRAM with asymmetric strap A method of forming a trench device structure having a single-side buried strap is provided. The method includes forming a deep trench in a semiconductor substrate, said deep trench having a first side portion and a second side portion; depositing a node dielectric on said deep trench, wherein said node dielectric covers said first side portion and said second side portion; depositing a first conductive layer over said node dielectric; performing an ion implantation or ion bombardment at an angle into a portion of said node dielectric, thereby removing said portion of said node dielectric from said first side portion of said deep trench; and depositing a second conductive layer over said first conductive layer, wherein said second conductive layer outdiffuses into a portion of said semiconductor substrate. A trench device structure having a single-side buried strap is also provided. The device structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a deep trench therein; and a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer sequentially disposed on said deep trench, wherein said second conductive layer outdiffuses into a portion of said semiconductor substrate.
US08008143B2	Method to form a semiconductor device having gate dielectric layers of varying thicknesses A method for fabricating an integrated circuit device is disclosed. An exemplary method can include providing a substrate having a first region, a second region, and a third region; and forming a first gate structure in the first region, a second gate structure in the second region, and a third gate structure in the third region, wherein the first, second, and third gate structures include a gate dielectric layer, the gate dielectric layer being a first thickness in the first gate structure, a second thickness in the second gate structure, and a third thickness in the third gate structure. Forming the gate dielectric layer of the first, second, and third thicknesses can include forming an etching barrier layer over the gate dielectric layer in at least one of the first, second, or third regions while forming the first, second, and third gate structures, and/or prior to forming the gate dielectric layer in at least one of the first, second, or third regions, performing an implantation process on the at least one region.
US08008136B2	Fully silicided gate structure for FinFET devices A method may include forming a gate electrode over a fin structure, depositing a first metal layer on a top surface of the gate electrode, performing a first silicide process to convert a portion of the gate electrode into a metal-silicide compound, depositing a second metal layer on a top surface of the metal-silicide compound, and performing a second silicide process to form a fully-silicided gate electrode.
US08008131B2	Semiconductor chip package assembly method and apparatus for countering leadfinger deformation The invention provides semiconductor chip packages, tools, and methods for preventing and for correcting leadfinger deformation caused during wirebonding in semiconductor chip package manufacturing. Disclosed are improved heat blocks and methods for their use in ensuring adequate clearance between leadfingers and adjacent heat spreaders, as well as semiconductor chip package assemblies wherein a selected clearance between leadfingers and parallel surfaces may be assured. Methods of the invention include steps for supporting the proximal ends of the leadfingers using the wirebonding cavity of a heat block. Thus supported, a plurality of bondwires are attached to couple bond pads of the semiconductor chip to the proximal ends of leadfingers. Thereafter, the clearance between the wirebonded proximal ends of the leadfingers and the adjacent parallel surface of the heat spreader is adjusted using a spacing cavity of the heat block. In preferred embodiments of the invention, a plurality of bondwires couple a plurality of bond pads of the semiconductor chip to the proximal end of a single leadfinger, with assured clearance between the proximal end of the leadfinger and an underlying surface.
US08008127B2	Method of fabricating an integrated circuit having a multi-layer structure with a seal ring A plurality of IC regions are formed on a semiconductor wafer, which is cut into individual chips incorporating ICs, wherein wiring layers and insulating layers are sequentially formed on a silicon substrate. In order to reduce height differences between ICs and scribing lines, a planar insulating layer is formed to cover the overall surface with respect to ICs, seal rings, and scribing lines. In order to avoid occurrence of breaks and failures in ICs, openings are formed to partially etch insulating layers in a step-like manner so that walls thereof are each slanted by prescribed angles ranging from 20° to 80°. For example, a first opening is formed with respect to a thin-film element section, and a second opening is formed with respect to an external-terminal connection pad.
US08008124B2	Adhesive film for semiconductor and semiconductor device using the adhesive film An adhesive film for a semiconductor containing an (A) ester (meth)acrylate copolymer and a (B) thermoplastic resin other than the ester (meth)acrylate copolymer, and composed so as to satisfy the following formula (1) for two hours from 10 minutes after starting measurement, in which γ represents an amount of shearing strain produced upon undergoing a shearing stress of 3000 Pa at a frequency of 1 Hz and a temperature of 175° C. on parallel plates of 20 mm in diameter, exhibits superior filling performance in surface unevenness of a substrate through an encapsulating material sealing process, despite that semiconductor chips are stacked in multiple layers in the semiconductor device and hence a wire bonding process imposes a longer thermal history. 0.10≦γ≦0.30 (1)
US08008117B2	Antimony and germanium complexes useful for CVD/ALD of metal thin films Antimony, germanium and tellurium precursors useful for CVD/ALD of corresponding metal-containing thin films are described, along with compositions including such precursors, methods of making such precursors, and films and microelectronic device products manufactured using such precursors, as well as corresponding manufacturing methods. The precursors of the invention are useful for forming germanium-antimony-tellurium (GST) films and microelectronic device products, such as phase change memory devices, including such films.
US08008115B2	Thin film transistor and method for producing the same The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a thin film transistor of a top-contact structure with suppressed deterioration by a process which is easy and suitable for increase in area without damaging an organic semiconductor pattern. The organic semiconductor pattern is formed on a substrate. An electrode material film is formed on the substrate so as to cover the organic semiconductor pattern. A resist pattern is formed on the electrode material film. By wet etching using the resist pattern as a mask, the electrode material film is patterned. By the process, a source electrode and a drain electrode are formed.
US08008107B2	Semiconductor wafer pre-process annealing and gettering method and system for solar cell formation Techniques are here disclosed for a solar cell pre-processing method and system for annealing and gettering a solar cell semiconductor wafer having an undesirably high dispersion of transition metals, impurities and other defects. The process forms a surface contaminant layer on the solar cell semiconductor (e.g., silicon) wafer. A surface of the semiconductor wafer receives and holds impurities, as does the surface contaminant layer. The lower-quality semiconductor wafer includes dispersed defects that in an annealing process getter from the semiconductor bulk to form impurity cluster toward the surface contaminant layer. The impurity clusters form within the surface contaminant layer while increasing the purity level in wafer regions from which the dispersed defects gettered. Cooling follows annealing for retaining the impurity clusters and, thereby, maintaining the increased purity level of the semiconductor wafer in regions from which the impurities gettered. Multicrystalline semiconductor wafers having grain boundaries with impurities may also undergo the annealing and gettering of dispersed defects to the grain boundaries, further increasing the semiconductor substrate purity levels.
US08008100B2	Light emitting diode package structure and manufacturing method therefor A light emitting diode (LED) package and a manufacturing method therefore are disclosed. The LED package comprises: a transparent substrate, a transparent LED chip, a transparent adhesive for bonding the transparent LED chip, a lead frame, conductive wires, and an encapsulant. In the manufacturing method, a heating step is first performed to heat a first transparent plastic material to be a sticky member. Thereafter a connecting step is performed to connect the lead frame to the sticky member. Then a chip-bonding step is performed to bond the LED chips on the sticky member. Thereafter a wire-bonding step is performed to electrically connect the transparent LED chip to the lead frame. Then an encapsulating step is performed to encapsulate the transparent LED chips with a second transparent plastic material. Thereafter a drying step is performed to form the shapes of the sticky member and the second transparent plastic material.
US08008098B2	Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing a light emitting device is provided. An epitaxial layer is first formed at a plurality of separated regions on a substrate and a second electrode layer is formed on the epitaxial layer. Subsequently, the substrate is removed from the epitaxial layer and a first electrode layer is formed under the epitaxial layer, after which the second electrode layer is divided into chip units.
US08008097B2	MgO tunnel barriers and method of formation MgO tunnel barriers are formed by depositing a thin layer of Mg on a suitable underlayer, and then directing oxygen and additional Mg towards the Mg layer. The oxygen reacts with the additional Mg and the Mg in the Mg layer to form a MgO tunnel barrier that enjoys excellent tunneling characteristics. The MgO tunnel barriers so formed may be used in magnetic tunnel junctions having tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) values of greater than 100%. The highest TMR values are observed for junctions that have been annealed and that have a (100) crystallographic orientation.
US08008095B2	Methods for fabricating contacts to pillar structures in integrated circuits A pillar structure that is contacted by a vertical contact is formed in an integrated circuit. A hard mask is formed and utilized to pattern a least a portion of the pillar structure. The hard mask comprises carbon. Subsequently, the hard mask is removed. A conductive material is then deposited in a region previously occupied by the hard mask to form the vertical contact. The hard mask may, for example, comprise diamond-like carbon. The pillar structure may have a width or diameter less than about 100 nanometers.
US08008082B2	Solution dispensing system A method and system for switching the dispensing of a first solution from a first vessel to dispensing a second solution from a second vessel when a parameter of the first solution crosses a threshold is described. In one embodiment, a fluid dispensing apparatus includes a first vessel and a second vessel. The first vessel includes an output conduit adapted to dispense the first solution from the first vessel into a fluid receiving region. The second vessel includes an output conduit adapted to dispense the second solution from the second vessel into the fluid receiving region. The apparatus includes a first sensor positioned to measure a parameter of the first solution before the first fluid enters the fluid receiving region. The apparatus also includes a second sensor positioned to measure a parameter of the second solution before the second solution enters the fluid receiving region.
US08008080B2	Valve analytical system A lab on a valve analytical system includes a rotary sample preparation assembly having a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a plurality of integral syringe pumps which can be aligned with passages formed within the stator. The stator passages can be connected with fluid inlet connector which connect the sample preparation assembly with fluid sources, and fluid outlet connectors which connect the sample preparation assembly with one or more wet chemical analytical devices. Some embodiments can include a mixer and optical sensor connected with the fluid outlets. One or more drive motors can be used to control simultaneous actuation of one or more of the syringe pumps, thereby providing for simultaneous delivery of metered volumes of fluid.
US08008074B2	Compositions and methods for improving bone mass through modulation of receptors of PTH and fragments thereof The present invention relates to the discovery of novel receptors for the signaling of PTH and/or fragments of PTH, and the role of cPTH in bone development. The novel PTH receptors identified are selected from the group consisting of LRP5/6, TGFβRII, BMPRII (long form and short form), ActRIIA, and ActRIIB. Specifically, the present invention provides a novel screening tool for identifying compounds that improve bone mass by affecting certain pathways that promote or downregulate bone-forming activity. This promotion of bone-forming activity could provide for treatments for bone-loss or bone density disorders and/or kidney disease. The invention further encompasses the compounds, PTH ligands, and fragments of PTH ligands described herein; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, PTH ligands, or fragments of PTH ligand; and methods of increasing bone density using the compounds, PTH ligands, or fragments of PTH ligands.
US08008063B2	Individual-cell electroporation using area-focused electric fields Electroporation is performed on a population of cells, liposomes, vesicles, or other membrane-encased structures with uniform results regardless of size variations within the population, by drawing the membrane-encased structures into micron-sized openings that contain paired electrodes. An electric potential is then imposed between the paired electrodes to permeabilize only that portion of each cell that extends into the openings and resides within the electric field focused in the area between the electrodes.
US08008053B2	Allosteric control of proteins by manipulating mechanical tension A method of altering the conformation of a polypeptide having a known three-dimensional structure is described. The method comprises attaching a first end of a polymer to a first portion of the polypeptide, attaching a second end of the polymer to a second portion of the polypeptide, and altering the mechanical tension of the polymer, thereby altering the conformation of the polypeptide. The alteration of the conformation of the polypeptide may increase or decrease the binding affinity of the polypeptide for a substrate bound by the polypeptide, or alter the catalytic rate of an enzyme. Typically, the polymer is a polynucleotide or polypeptide.
US08008050B2	Methods for discouraging bacterial growth in culture medium Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
US08008044B2	Animal product free media and processes for obtaining a botulinum toxin Media and processes for the fermentation of Clostridium botulinum and obtaining a botulinum toxin for use in formulating botulinum toxin pharmaceutical compositions. The growth media can contain significantly reduced levels of meat or dairy by-products using non-animal based products to replace the animal-derived products. Preferably, the media used are substantially free of animal derived products.
US08008039B2	Polydiacetylene-containing solid colorimetric and /or fluorescent detector, method for its preparation and uses thereof A colorimetric and/or fluorescent detector, which comprises a film of polydiacetylenes and lipids deposited on a substrate, wherein said film is coated with one or more layers, wherein at least one of said layers is capable of supporting the growth of microorganisms. Also provided are processes for preparing the novel colorimetric and/or fluorescent detector and uses thereof in the detection of bacteria.
US08008036B2	Method for identifying autistic individuals amenable to digestive enzyme therapy A method for confirming a diagnosis of autism in an individual comprises obtaining a sample of feces from an individual, determining a quantitative level of chymotrypsin present in the sample, and comparing the quantitative level of fecal chymotrypsin in the stool sample of the person having autism to a stool sample from an individual that has a normal fecal chymotrypsin level and does not have autism and confirming a diagnosis of autism based on the measurement of the quantitative level of fecal chymoptrypsin.
US08008032B2	Tagged ligands for enrichment of rare analytes from a mixed sample Method of enriching specific cells from cellular samples are disclosed, comprising contacting in solution a cellular sample with affinity-tagged ligands (ATLs) each comprising a first ligand linked to an affinity tag, wherein the ligand selectively binds a cellular marker of the rare cells and the affinity tag can be selectively captured by a capture moiety, wherein the affinity tags do not comprise a magnetic particle; and flowing the sample through a microfluidic device comprising the capture moiety to selectively retain ATL-bound cells. Methods for enriching circulating tumor cells, and devices for enriching specific cells from cellular samples are also disclosed.
US08008024B2	Methods, products and treatments for diabetes The invention involves assays, diagnostics, kits, and assay components for determining levels of K41-glycated CD59 in subjects. Treatments for subjects based upon levels of K41-glycated CD59 also are provided.
US08008015B2	Genetic markers of the risk of developing restenosis Methods and kits for diagnosing the risk of developing restenosis after revascularization by implantation of stents based on the detection of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
US08008012B2	Biomarkers downregulated in prostate cancer Biomarkers are identified by analyzing gene expression data using support vector machines (SVM), recursive feature elimination (RFE) and/or linear ridge regression classifiers to rank genes according to their ability to separate prostate cancer from normal tissue. Proteins expressed by identified genes are detected in patient samples to screen, predict and monitor prostate cancer.
US08008007B2	S-adenosyl-L-methionine analogs with extended activated groups for transfer by methyltransferases S-Adenosyl-L-methionine analogs of formula (I): are disclosed wherein R comprises a carbon-carbon double bond, carbon-sulfur double bond, carbon-nitrogen double bond, -a carbon-carbon triple bond, carbon-nitrogen triple bond or an aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic system in β-position to the sulfonium center, X{circle around (−)} is an organic or inorganic anion carrying one or more negative charges, Z is —CR1R2—, —O—, —S— or —NR3— and R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from H, D and C1—C alkyl; as well as complexes with a methyltransferase, pharmaceutical compositions, methods for modifying a biomolecule, and methods for detecting sequences specific methylation of biomolecules.
US08008001B2	PCV-2 vaccine The present invention relates to a vaccine and a method for protecting piglets against PCV-2 infection by administering a vaccine comprising at least 20 micrograms/dose of ORF-2 protein of porcine circovirus type 2, even when they have a relatively high titer of maternally derived antibodies against PCV-2. A vaccine according to the invention may contain a recombinant ORF-2 protein, wherein said recombinant protein is preferably produced by way of expression from a baculovirus expression vector in insect cells, said baculovirus expression vector containing the PCV-2 ORF-2 gene sequence under control of a suitable promoter.
US08007997B2	Methods and compositions for inhibiting the growth of hematopoietic malignant cells Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for reducing the growth of hematopoietic malignant cells (e.g., B-cell leukemia cells). The methods involve reducing the growth of hematopoietic malignant cells by contacting hematopoietic malignant cells with GP88 antagonists. GP88 is an 88 KDa autocrine growth factor that promotes the growth of hematopoietic malignant cells. Antagonists to GP88 are provided which inhibit its expression or biological activity. The antagonists include antisense oligonucleotides and antibodies. Also provided are methods for determining if a patient is responding or is responsive to anti-cancer therapy (e.g., glucocorticoid therapy). Increased levels of GP88 in hematopoietic cells indicates a patient is not responding or responsive to anti-cancer therapy.
US08007994B2	Compositions and methods of modulating cholesterol metabolism The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing cholesterolemia and its effects. More specifically, the invention is directed, in one embodiment, to methods for screening for compounds that affect cholesterol levels generally, and in particular, that affect the absorption of cholesterol. The invention also is directed to methods of screening for compounds that increase bile acid synthesis. In so doing, the inventors describe useful transgenic cells and animals which lack one or both alleles of the LXRα gene. Also provided are therapeutic methods designed to reduce cholesterol levels in suitable subjects. The reduction may be effected by decreasing cholesterol absorption, increasing bile acid synthesis, or combinations thereof. Particularly useful in decreasing cholesterol absorption are RXR agonists, for example, rexinoid compounds. Therapeutic intervention in cholesterol biosynthesis and diet are additional adjunct therapies. In addition, the present invention relates to candidate compounds that modulate the expression of ABC-1 in a cell that expresses RXR. Methods of identifying and making a modulator of ABC-1 are disclosed.
US08007992B2	Method of treating glutaraldehyde-fixed pericardial tissue with a non-aqueous mixture of glycerol and a C1-C3 alcohol A method of treating a biological tissue that enables dry storage of said tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting the biological tissue with a non-aqueous treatment solution comprising a polyhydric alcohol and a C1-C3 alcohol and removing a portion of the treatment solution from the solution-treated biological tissue. Also disclosed is biological tissue prepared using the above process and prosthetic devices made with such tissue.
US08007990B2	Thick film layers and methods relating thereto Thick film layers for a micro-fluid ejection head, micro-fluid ejection heads, and methods for making micro-fluid ejection head and thick film layers. One such thick film layer is derived from a difunctional epoxy component having a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 2500 to about 4000 Daltons, a photoacid generator, an aryl ketone solvent, and an adhesion enhancing component. One such thick film layer has a cross-link density upon curing that increases the dimensional stability of the thick film layer sufficient to provide flow features therein having substantially vertical walls.
US08007983B2	Photosensitive resin composition, photosensitive element using same, method for forming resist pattern, and method for producing printed wiring board The photosensitive resin composition of the invention is characterized by comprising (A) a binder polymer, (B) a photopolymerizing compound with at least one polymerizable ethylenic unsaturated bond in the molecule, (C) a photopolymerization initiator and (D) a compound represented by the following general formula (1). In formula (1), R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently hydrogen or a compound of the following general formula (2). In general formula (2), R5 represents a C4-30 hydrocarbon group.
US08007982B2	Optical information recording medium An optical information recording medium, which is made of a resin provided with photoreactivity containing organometal compound, has a recording layer on which, after a photoreaction are brought about when predetermined initialization light is irradiated to the medium and then the resin is hardened, at a time of recording information, a recording mark is formed when predetermined recording light is condensed to the medium, and a temperature of the medium near a focal point of the recording light is increased and the organometal compound is transubstantiated, and at a time of reproducing information, the information is reproduced based on returned light according to predetermined reading light being irradiated.
US08007976B2	Electrostatic image developing toner, toner kit and image forming apparatus A toner is provided that comprises a colorant and a binder resin, wherein the binder resin comprises a polyester resin that is prepared by a polycondensation reaction in the presence of at least a titanium-containing catalyst expressed by General Formula (II) or (II), the toner has a volume average particle diameter of 2.0 μm to 10.0 μm and a ratio Dv/Dn within a range of 1.00 to 1.40, in which Dv represents a volume average particle diameter and Dn represents a number average particle diameter, Ti(—X)m(—OH)n General Formula (I) O═Ti(—X)p(—OR)q General Formula (II) in General Formulas (I) and (II), X represents a residue of a mono-alkanolamine of 2 to 12 carbon atoms or a polyalkanolamine from which a hydrogen atom of one hydroxyl group is removed; other hydroxyl group(s) and still other hydroxyl group(s), within the polyalkanolamine molecule that has a directly bonding Ti atom, may polycondense to form a ring structure; other hydroxyl group(s) and still other hydroxyl group(s) may polycondense intermolecularly to form a repeating structure; and the polymerization degree is 2 to 5 in a case of forming the repeating structure; R represents one of a hydrogen atom and alkyl groups of 1 to 8 carbon atoms that may have 1 to 3 ether bonds; “m” is an integer of 1 to 4; “n” is an integer of 0 to 3; the sum of “m” and “n” is 4; “p” is an integer of 1 or 2; “q” is an integer of 0 or 1; the sum of “p” and “q” is 2; and in a case that “m” and “p” is 2 or more, the respective Xs may be identical or different each other.
US08007968B2	Substrate processing method, program, computer-readable storage medium and substrate processing system In the present invention, patterning for the first time is performed on a film to be worked above the front surface of a substrate, and the actual dimension of the pattern formed by the patterning for the first time is measured. Based on the dimension measurement result of the patterning or the first time, the condition of patterning for the second time is then set. In this event, the condition of the patterning for the second time is set so that a difference between the dimension of the patterning for the first time and its target dimension is equal to a difference between the dimension of the patterning for the second time and its target dimension. Thereafter, the patterning for the second time is performed under the set patterning condition.
US08007940B2	High discharge capacity lithium battery A lithium/iron disulfide electrochemical battery cell with a high discharge capacity. The cell has a lithium negative electrode, an iron disulfide positive electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The iron disulfide of the positive electrode has a controlled average particle size range which allows the electrochemical cells to exhibit desired properties in both low and high rate applications. In various embodiments, the iron disulfide particles are wet milled, preferably utilizing a media mill or milled utilizing a non-mechanical mill such as a jet mill, which reduces the iron disulfide particles to a desired average particle size range for incorporation into the positive electrode.
US08007939B2	Cell electrode plate and process for producing the same A cell electrode plate is constituted by band-like core member made of metal foil and a plurality of sheets of electrode active material applied discontinuously on and longitudinally of at least one of upper and lower surfaces of the core member, the mutually adjacent sheets of the electrode active material having mutually different end positions widthwise of the core member. Thereby, an increase in worn amount of surfaces of press rolls is prevented when the cell electrode plate is pressed by a roll press machine with the press rolls so as to prolong the service life of the press rolls. Thus, the number and/or amount of grinding the press rolls is reduced to reduce the roll maintenance cost and enhance production efficiency.
US08007938B2	Nonaqueous electrolyte solution and lithium secondary battery using same A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided that realizes a large capacity, exhibits high storage characteristics and cycle characteristics, and is capable of inhibiting gas generation. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises a lithium salt; at least one non-aqueous solvent selected from the group consisting of a chain carbonate, a cyclic carbonate, a chain carboxylic acid ester, a cyclic carboxylic acid ester, a chain ether, and a cyclic ether; and a compound expressed by the following formula (II)a wherein R41-R52 independently of each other, represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms that may be substituted by a fluorine atom, an alkenyl group having 1-12 carbon atoms that may be substituted by a fluorine atom, an aryl group having 6-12 carbon atoms that may be substituted by a fluorine atom, or an aralkyl group having 7-12 carbon atoms that may be substituted by a fluorine atom, wherein each group R41-R52 may have an ether linkage in its chain, and R41 may be linked with R42, and R43 may be linked with R44, to form a ring, said ring optionally comprising an oxygen atom.
US08007931B2	Magnetic recording medium A perpendicular magnetic recording medium including: a substrate; a perpendicular magnetic recording layer disposed over the substrate; a soft magnetic underlayer disposed between the substrate and the perpendicular magnetic recording layer; a shunting layer disposed under the soft magnetic underlayer; and an isolation layer disposed between the soft magnetic underlayer and the shunting layer and providing magnetic isolation between the shunting layer and the other layers disposed over the shunting layer are provided. The shunting layer is magnetically separated from the other magnetic layers disposed over the shunting layer, and shunts a magnetic field generated by the magnetic domain walls of the soft magnetic underlayer such that the magnetic field cannot reach a magnetic head, thereby increasing a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
US08007926B2	Luminescent compounds with carbene ligands An organic light emitting device is provided. The device has an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The organic layer comprises a compound further comprising one or more carbene ligands coordinated to a metal center.
US08007924B2	Organic electroluminescent device and display using same An organic electroluminescent device including: at least two or more emitting layers (4), (8) between an anode (10) and a cathode (2), and an intermediate electrode layer (6) being interposed between emitting layers (4), (8), the intermediate electrode layer (6) being a single layer or a multilayer structure of a plurality of layers, at least one of the layers (6) including a semiconductive material having a resistivity of 0.001 to 10,000 Ω·cm. The device and a display using the same have a high efficiency and long life time.
US08007921B2	Gypsum board containing antimicrobial and antibacterial compounds A novel gypsum board having improved antimicrobial and antibacterial properties is disclosed. The board comprises a gypsum core, front and back paper facings, and a polymeric antimicrobial or antibacterial compound effective at inhibiting fungal growth. Preferred polymeric antimicrobial and antibacterial compounds include polyDADMAC, polyTMMC, and quaternized polyvinyl pyridine derivatives. The novel gypsum board further comprises a non-polymeric antimicrobial or antibacterial compound. Preferred non-polymeric antimicrobial or antibacteral compounds include cetyl pyridinium chloride and sodium pyrithione. The polymeric antimicrobial or antibacterial compound can be present in the gypsum core and/or on one or both of the paper facings. The non-polymeric antimicrobial or antibacterial compound may be encapsulated in a material or ionically associated with the polymeric antimicrobial or antibacterial compound to allow releases of the non-polymeric antimicrobial or antibacterial compound over time and/or upon exposure to moisture. Methods for preparing the aforementioned novel gypsum board are also disclosed.
US08007919B2	Coextrusion binder of co-grafted polyethylene and polypropylene diluted in a non-grafted polyethylene The invention concerns a coextrusion binder comprising a mixture of at least one ethylene homo- or copolymer (A1) of density ranging between 0.940 and 0.980 g/cm3 with at least one propylene homo- or copolymer (B), said mixture being grafted by at least one functional monomer and optionally diluted in at least one non-grafted ethylene homo- or copolymer (A2) of density ranging between 0.940 and 0.980 g/cm3; the grafting rate of said coextrusion binder being less than 0.5% wt. % based on the total weight of said binder; the density of said tie ranging between 0.940 and 0.980 g/cm3. The invention also concerns a structure comprising said type of binder as well as its use.
US08007918B2	Plasticizers for improved elevated temperature properties in cellulose esters In one aspect, the invention relates to a composition comprising a cellulose ester and a high boiling plasticizer having a boiling point greater than 370° C., wherein the composition has a glass transition temperature (Tg) greater than a similar composition having triphenyl phosphate (TPP) plasticizer substituted for the high boiling plasticizer. The invention also related to articles and films made therefrom. This invention also relates to methods of making the compositions, articles and films.
US08007917B2	Non-halogenated rubber compounds for use in conveyor belts A non-halogenated rubber compound is provided for use in conveyor belts, particularly those used in underground mining. The non-halogenated rubber compound is fire-resistant in accordance with MSHA standards and produces acceptable levels of toxicity and smoke upon burning. Such non-halogenated rubber compound includes a blend of rubbery polymers in combination with aluminum trihydrate, which is a fire retardant, and optionally a phosphate plasticizer, which can provide the rubber compound with a more desirable workability. The blend of rubbery polymers is composed of natural rubber and butadiene rubber, and optionally styrene-butadiene rubber, such blend being present in a total amount of 100 phr. In one embodiment, the aluminum trihydrate is present in an amount of about 30 phr to about 150 phr. In another embodiment, the phosphate plasticizer is present in an amount of about 10 phr to about 60 phr.
US08007912B2	Fuser member with intermediate adhesive layer In accordance with the disclosure, a fusing member is provided comprising, in order, a base member, a cured liquid silicone rubber substrate layer, an amino silane, and an anhydrous solvent containing adhesive layer. The fusing member further comprises a fluoroelastomer fusing surface topcoat layer including poly (vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene).
US08007906B2	Coating of organic and inorganic pigments with aldehyde or ketone resins Coating of organic and inorganic pigments with aldehyde or ketone resins, comprising a chemical compound consisting of particles of solid organic and inorganic substances, both defined as pigments, in that they are substances which absorb a fraction of the light and reflect the complementary part thereof, coated with aldehyde or ketone resins. The latter are deposited on the surface of the pigment by means of a process which envisages melting of the resin, consequent wetting and coating of the entire surface of the pigment with the resin in the melted state, the consequent cooling and subsequent step of atomization by means of mechanical systems operating in temperature conditions lower than 10° C., by means of cryogenic processes. The product resulting from this invention will be used as a semifinished product for the coloring and pigmentation of powder paints and plastics as a monochromatic coloring material and or will also be used, after dissolving in a solvent, as a pigmented paste in the liquid paints industry.
US08007893B2	Reinforcement structures and processes for manufacturing same Reinforcement structures and processes for forming same are provided, wherein the reinforcement structures are adapted for use in forming composite parts. The structures comprise a first reinforcement layer; a second reinforcement layer; and a flexible core layer comprising elongated fibers and a plurality of discrete bodies.
US08007885B2	Light-emitting diode assembly housing comprising poly(cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) compositions Light-emitting diode assembly housing comprising high temperature poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) compositions containing titanium dioxide.
US08007864B2	Method for forming metallic nanowires A method for forming well-aligned metallic nanowires includes: (a) providing a substrate formed with a crystal layer thereon; (b) disposing the substrate in such a manner that the crystal layer faces downwardly; (c) applying a metal salt solution, which contains metal ions therein, to the crystal layer on the substrate; and (d) subjecting the metal ions in the metal salt solution on the crystal of TiO2 layer to a reduction treatment, thereby resulting in reduced metal that grows downward toward earth's gravity.
US08007862B2	Nanowire grid polarizer and method of preparing the same Provided are a method of preparing a nanowire grid polarizer, and a nanowire grid polarizer prepared using the same. The method includes: mixing a surfactant and a silica precursor to prepare a mesoporous film composition; coating the mesoporous film composition on a substrate; aging the coated product to form a silica template composite; removing the surfactant inside the silica template composite to prepare a mesoporous material having channels; and filling the channels of the mesoporous material with metal. The method is suitable for the formation of a nanowire having a stable structure, mass production, and large-area production.
US08007849B2	Unsaturated cyclic and acyclic carbamates exhibiting taste and flavor enhancement effect in flavor compositions The present invention relates to novel compounds having sweet, salt or umami taste enhancement qualities. These compounds have the structure: where R1 is H or methyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, alkenyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of H, phenyl, C1-C10 straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyldienyl, acyclic or containing no more than one ring, which contains no more than a total of five heteroatoms selected from F, O, S, N, and P; and if R1═H, R2 and R3 taken together can represent cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl, or cyclohexenyl, which contains no more than two of each heteroatom selected from N, O, and S; or if R1, R2 and R3 taken together can represent one, or two aromatic rings, which contain no more than three of each heteroatom selected from F, N, S, and O. R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl or ethyl; R5 is selected from the group consisting of H, methyl and ethyl; R6 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl, alkyldienyl, acyclic or containing no more than one ring; except for in the case of structure 1 when if R4═H or methyl and R5═H or methyl, R6 as described above and phenyl; or when R4, R5, and R6 taken together can be equal to R7 is selected from the group consisting C1-C4 alkyl, or alkenyl.
US08007842B2	Composition for inhalation therapy and methods of use A composition for providing aromatherapy, and in particular, symptomatic relief of nasal and sinus congestion is provided in unit dosage format. The composition includes a penetrating aromatic vapor whose release from a preparation of warm water is augmented by an effervescent component which reacts in the warm water to promote release of the aromatic fragrance, or sustained over time by tableting or gelatin encapsulation. As the fragrance is inhaled, symptomatic relief is obtained. The composition of matter may be rendered ingestible, so that the warm water containing the composition is consumed following inhalation. In preferred embodiments, the release of the penetrating aromatic fragrance persists over time.
US08007833B2	Method of reducing infections and/or air embolisms associated with vascular access procedures A method of reducing infections associated with vascular access procedures. A powder containment device (PCD) is preferably adhesively attached to a skin area, the PCD having a hole formed centrally therethrough adapted to completely surround the catheter wound site. The open cavity formed by the PCD being attached to the skin is filled with a hemostatic agent of a salt ferrate and an insoluble cation exchange material. The salt ferrate combines with blood to form a trivalent Fe+++ ion promoting blood clotting and producing oxygen at the wound site for bacteria reduction. The cation exchange material also forms a protective cover over the wound site as the trivalent Fe+++ ion is formed. Semi-occlusive pressure is applied against the hemostatic agent for a time sufficient to arrest blood flow from the wound site right after inserting or removing the catheter. The PCD and hemostatic agent are then covered with an adhesive dressing. The occurrence of air embolisms introduced around the catheter is also reduced after the hemostatic agent has interacted to arrest blood flow around the catheter.
US08007832B2	Cancer treatment A composition and method for treating mammals suffering from malignant tumors which involves administering a composition including ammoniated mercury, zinc oxide and citric acid.
US08007825B2	Oral compositions containing a salivation inducing agent Oral dosage forms, and particles used therein, containing salivation inducing agents are disclosed. The salivation agents may be in the core of the dosage form and/or in coatings applied thereto, or alternatively may be within particles and/or the matrix of such dosage forms, in coatings applied to such particles, or on the surface of such coated particles. The particles may be produced into a tablet form, such as a chewable tablet form, that provides for the immediate release of the active ingredient. Other oral dosage forms include thin film strips, gummi, foam tabs, and lozenges.
US08007823B2	Microporous articles comprising biodegradable medical polymers, method of preparation thereof and method of use thereof The present invention relates to a highly controlled method of preparation of a microporous biodegradable polymeric article. Firstly, at least one biodegradable polymer A, one polymer B, biodegradable or not, partially or totally immiscible with A, and a compatibilizer C for A and B are selected. Secondly, the selected polymers are melt-blended, thereby preparing a polymer blend, wherein said polymers A and B have an essentially continuous morphology. Thirdly, after cooling, polymer B and compatibilizer C are selectively extracted from the polymer blend by dissolution in a solvent that is a non-solvent of polymer A. The resulting polymeric article has an essentially continuous porosity with a void volume between 10 and 90% and a unimodal diameter distribution set to a predefined unimodal peak location. It can be used in tissue engineering, for controlled release applications or as an implantable medical device.
US08007820B2	Wide spectrum insecticide and miticide composition An environmentally safe, pesticidally effective composition is provided to control insect/mite pests. In an exemplary embodiment, a composition is provided that includes a pesticidally effective, yet environmentally safe, concentration of at least one spinosyn with at least one additional contact-acting insecticide and/or miticide and at least one solvent or carrier.
US08007814B2	Therapy for lysosomal enzyme deficiencies The present invention provides a therapeutic delivery system comprising an extracted yeast cell wall comprising beta-glucan, a payload trapping molecule and a payload molecule, wherein the payload molecule and the payload trapping molecule are soluble in the same solvent system wherein the payload molecule supplements the function of the deficient lysosomal enzyme. The invention further provides methods of making and methods of using the therapeutic delivery system.
US08007813B2	CD95-Fc fusion proteins The invention relates to fusion proteins comprising at least a first domain and a second domain selected from a constant Fc immunoglobulin domain.
US08007802B1	Antibodies to Lawsonia intracellularis The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
US08007800B2	Methods for treating bone cancer pain by administering a nerve growth factor antagonist antibody The invention features methods and compositions for preventing or treating bone cancer pain including cancer pain associated with bone metastasis by administering an antagonist of nerve growth factor (NGF). The NGF antagonist may be an anti-NGF (such as anti-hNGF) antibody that is capable of binding hNGF.
US08007797B2	Junctional adhesion molecule-C (JAM-C) binding compounds and methods of their use The present invention relates to the use of a compound that specifically binds to JAM-C or JAM-B for the treatment of gliomas. More specifically the invention relates to the use of an antagonist of JAM-B or JAM-C for the treatment of glioma, in particular astrocytoma.
US08007794B2	Antagonist antibodies directed against calcitonin gene-related peptide and methods using same The invention features methods for preventing or treating CGRP associated disorders such as vasomotor symptoms, including headaches (e.g., migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache) and hot flushes, by administering an anti-CGRP antagonist antibody. Antagonist antibody G1 and antibodies derived from G1 directed to CGRP are also described.
US08007782B2	Combination bacteriolytic therapy for the treatment of tumors Current approaches for treating cancer are limited, in part, by the inability of drugs to affect the poorly vascularized regions of tumors. We have found that spores of anaerobic bacteria in combination with agents which interact with microtubules can cause the destruction of both the vascular and avascular compartments of tumors. Two classes of microtubule inhibitors were found to exert markedly different effects. Some agents that inhibited microtubule synthesis, such as vinorelbine, caused rapid, massive hemorrhagic necrosis when used in combination with spores. In contrast, agents that stabilized microtubules, such as the taxane docetaxel, resulted in slow tumor regressions that killed most neoplastic cells. Remaining cells in the poorly perfused regions of tumors could be eradicated by sponzlated bacteria. Mechanistic studies showed that the microtubule destabilizers, but not the microtubule stabilizers, radically reduced blood flow to tumors, thereby enlarging the hypoxic niche in which spores could germinate. A single intravenous injection of spores plus selected microtubule-interacting agents was able to cause regressions of several tumors in the absence of excessive toxicity.
US08007779B2	Nucleic acid constructs and cells, and methods utilizing same for modifying the electrophysiological function of excitable tissues Polynucleotide expression constructs, populations of cells and methods of treating diseases caused by dysfunction in, or damage to, excitable tissues are provided.
US08007764B2	Preparation of molecular sieve SSZ-13 Disclosed is a method for preparing crystalline zeolite SSZ-13 said method comprising (a) preparing a reaction mixture comprising (1) at least one active source of an oxide of a tetravalent element or mixture of tetravalent elements, (2) optionally at least on active source of an oxide of a trivalent element or mixture of trivalent elements (3) at least one active source of an alkali metal, (4) seed crystals of zeolite SSZ-13, (5) benzyl trimethylammonium cation in an amount sufficient to form crystals of zeolite SSZ-13, the benzyl trimethylammonium, cation being used in the absence of a 1-adamantammonium cation, and (6) an amount of water that is not substantially in excess of the amount required to cause and maintain crystallization of the small pore zeolite; and (b) heating said reaction mixture at crystallization conditions for sufficient time to form crystallized material containing crystals of SSZ-13.
US08007763B2	Preparation of molecular sieves using a structure directing agent and an N,N,N-trialkyl benzyl quaternary ammonium cation Crystalline molecular sieves are prepared using a mixture comprising an organic structure directing agent capable of forming the molecular sieve, and an N,N,N-trialkyl benzyl quaternary ammonium cation.
US08007758B2	Metal delivery system for nanoparticle manufacture Described is a method for the production of pure or mixed metal oxides, wherein at least one metal precursor that is a metal carboxylate with a mean carbon value per carboxylate group of at least 3, e.g. the 2-ethyl hexanoic acid salt, is formed into droplets and e.g. flame oxidized. The method is performed at viscosities prior to droplet formation of usually less than 40 mPa s, obtained by heating and/or addition of one or more low viscosity solvents with adequately high enthalpy.
US08007752B2	Process for preparing oral calcium compositions A process for the preparation of an orally administrable calcium composition comprising the steps of: (i) obtaining a physiologically tolerable particulate calcium compound having a mean particle size in the range of 3 to 40 μm, having a crystalline structure and having a surface area of 0.1 to 1.2 m2/g; (ii) mixing the calcium compound with a water-soluble diluent and an aqueous solution of a water soluble binder in a fluid bed granulation apparatus and dying the resulting mixture to produce a first granulate; (iii) optionally mixing the first granulate with one or more further components to produce a second granulate; and (iv) optionally compressing the first or second granulate to form tablets.
US08007751B2	Hydrophilic precipitated silica for defoamer formulations Precipitated silicas with a high pH and their use in applications as defoamers having optimum silanol group density and a process for preparing precipitated silicas and to their use, particularly in defoamer formulations.
US08007747B2	Automated fluid handling cartridge, fluid processing system, and methods The present invention relates to a cartridge, system, and methods that can be used for automated handling of fluids, such as blood. The cartridge can be configured to obtain a fluid sample from a sealed container, e.g., a septum sealed container. The system can be configured to handle the cartridge for operations such as obtaining a sample and/or dispensing the sample from the cartridge into, for example, a microtiter plate. The method of the invention can employ the cartridge or system of the invention.
US08007745B2	Anti-clogging device and method for in-gel digestion applications An integrated proteomics sample preparation device and method for in-gel digestion of proteins and for desalting and concentrating samples prior to further analysis such as by MALDI TOF and/or electro-spray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry. The device and method of the present invention allow for digestion, desalting and concentration of sample prior to analysis. More specifically, the device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of wells in fluid communication with a an outlet or drainage opening containing a three dimensional structure comprising a plurality of sorptive particles entrapped in a porous polymer matrix so as to form a device capable of carrying out solid phase extraction. In a preferred embodiment, the wells are configured so as to prevent a sample carrier present in the wells from clogging the outlet when subjected to a driving force such as vacuum. The device also reduces or eliminates overflowing of a well in the event a drain becomes clogged during automated operation.
US08007743B2	Multifunctional vacuum manifold A laboratory device design particularly for a multiplate format that includes a manifold wherein the position of the plate is not a function of gasket compression or vacuum rate applied. In one embodiment, the device has a modular design, wherein one or more removable inserts, preferably with different functionalities can be positioned between a base component and a collar component. The particular insert(s) chosen depend on the desired sample preparation or assay to be carried out. The insert(s) are stacked and are positioned between the base and collar as a unit, so that the stack within the manifold does not move during evacuation of the vacuum chamber. The consistent position of the insert(s) facilitates using vacuum sample processing with automated liquid handlers.
US08007740B2	Reaction cuvette wash unit The invention discloses a reaction cuvette wash unit comprising a cleaning needle assembly, a straight guide pair, a slide screw pair, a motor, a trigger component associated with a cleaning needle of the cleaning needle assembly in a manner to move with that cleaning needle, and a sensor used to sense the position of the trigger component. When the trigger component moves to a predetermined position, the sensor is triggered and sends a signal to a controller such that the controller controls in a manner to stop the motor. Each of cleaning needle components further comprises a sheath holder and an elastic member. The elastic member is designed to provide an elastic contact while the cleaning needles touch the bottom surface of the reaction cuvette, such that a relatively small force is exerted upon the bottom of the reaction cuvette, thereby effectively protecting the reaction cuvette from damage.
US08007739B2	Protein crystallization screening and optimization droplet actuators, systems and methods Protein crystallization screening and optimization droplet actuators, systems and methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a screening droplet actuator is provided and includes: (a) a port for introduction of one or more crystallization reagents and/or one or more protein solutions; and (b) a substrate including: (i) an array of two or more mixing wells; and (ii) electric field mediated microfluidics for moving droplets comprising the crystallization reagents and protein solutions into the mixing wells. Optimization droplet actuators, systems including screening droplet actuators, methods of screening protein crystallization conditions, and methods of testing conditions for growing a crystal are also provided.
US08007727B2	Virtual semiconductor nanowire, and methods of using same A multiple-gate field-effect transistor includes a fluid in a top gate, two lateral gates, and a bottom gate. The multiple-gate field-effect transistor also includes a patterned depletion zone and a virtual depletion zone that has a lesser width than the patterned depletion zone. The virtual depletion zone width creates a virtual semiconductor nanowire that is lesser in width than the patterned depletion zone.
US08007726B2	Microarray bioprobe device integrated with an amplifier having bottom-gate thin film transistors The present invention provides a microarray bioprobe device integrated with an amplifier having bottom-gate thin film transistors. The present invention utilizes a micro-electro-mechanical process as well as a semiconductor process to integrate microarray bioprobes and an amplifier having bottom-gate thin film transistors on a flexible substrate. As such, a signal obtained by the microarray bioprobes can be amplified nearby to improve the signal-to-noise ratio and impedance matching. The microarray bioprobes are formed on the flexible substrate such that the present microarray bioprobe device can be disposed to conform to the profile of a living body's portion so as to improve electrical contact between the bioprobes and the living body's portion.
US08007724B2	Electrophoresis apparatus having at least one auxiliary buffer passage An electrophoresis apparatus is generally disclosed for sequentially analyzing a single sample or multiple samples having one or more analytes in high or low concentrations. The apparatus comprises a relatively large-bore transport capillary which intersects with a plurality of small-bore separation capillaries and includes a valve system. Analyte concentrators, having antibody-specific (or related affinity) chemistries, are stationed at the respective intersections of the transport capillary and separation capillaries to bind one or more analytes of interest. The apparatus allows the performance of two or more dimensions for the optimal separation of analytes. The apparatus may also include a plurality of valves surrounding each of the analyte concentrators to localize each of the concentrators to improve the binding of one or more analytes of interest.
US08007723B2	Liquid transporting device A liquid transporting device capable of transporting a liquid, such as dispensing or distributing a liquid, to microplates in number larger than a value mountable on a table. The liquid transporting device comprises a table on an upper surface of which a storing member and a discharge receiving member are detachably mounted, sucking/discharger means, a control unit for transporting a liquid in accordance with a previously incorporate program while relatively moving the sucking/discharger means and the table, an input device, and an alarm signal notifier. The control unit has a function of determining whether ID information of the storing member and/or the discharge receiving member, which is a work target of the previously incorporate program, is identical to ID information of the storing member and/or the discharge receiving member mounted on the table. The control unit continues transporting work when both data of the ID information are identical at the same position, and issues an error signal when different.
US08007718B1	System for and method of processing bone material using supercritical fluids A method of processing bone material using supercritical fluids is disclosed. The method comprises placing the bone material in a processing chamber, adding supercritical fluid to the processing chamber, pulsing the supercritical fluid in the processing chamber, and rinsing the bone material. A processing system for processing bone material using supercritical fluids in accordance with the present invention comprises a processing chamber for housing the bone material, a vat for storing a processing fluid, a pump, a heating element, a flow path, a tank, and a solvent port.
US08007712B2	Reinforced refractory crucibles for melting titanium alloys Reinforced crucibles for melting titanium alloys having a facecoat including at least one facecoat layer, a backing including at least one backing layer, and at least one reinforcing element applied to at least a portion of one or more of the facecoat layer, the backing layer, or a combination thereof where the reinforcing element includes at least one composition selected from ceramic compositions, metallic compositions, and combinations thereof.
US08007707B1	Method of manufacture air freshening article An air freshening article, such as a deodorizing urinal screen, includes a body that is formed from a fragranced plastic that includes a plastic loaded with a fragrance material. The fragrance material is included in an amount of at least 15% by weight of the fragranced plastic. A method of producing a deodorizing urinal screen includes a fragrance loading stage in which a plastic is loaded with a fragrance material to produce a fragranced plastic. The fragranced plastic includes at least 15 wt % fragrance material. In a molding stage subsequent to the fragrance loading stage, the fragranced plastic is molded into the urinal screen.
US08007700B2	Coaxial cable of low dielectric constant, and a fabrication method and tool therefor An electric cable for conveying signals, the cable having a diameter of less than 2 mm and comprising at least one conductor in an insulating sheath, the sheath having a dielectric constant ε of less than 1.7. To achieve this, the sheath is made of PTFE and it includes at least one continuous cell. Fabrication is preferably by performing the following operations: compressing a lubricant-impregnated PTFE powder in a converging chamber arranged in an extrusion die and around a guide for guiding said at least one conductor, the impregnated PTFE powder thus being thrust towards an extrusion orifice to form an extrudate; causing said extrudate to pass from said orifice along an extrusion passage inside the die, in which it is shaped around the conductor(s), and of inside section that corresponds to the outline desired for the sheath; passing said extrudate around at least one solid bar presenting, at least over a distance within the extrusion passage, the same section as said cell and thereby preventing the extrudate from occupying the section that is to be occupied by said cell, the cell(s) being formed from the downstream end surface(s) of the bar(s) and extending downstream therefrom; extracting the lubricant by evaporation; and sintering the resulting assembly.
US08007699B2	Process of making bicomponent fiber Bicomponent fibers, methods of forming bicomponent fibers and articles formed from bicomponent fibers are described herein. The bicomponent fibers generally include a sheath component and a core component, wherein the sheath component consists essentially of a first metallocene polypropylene and the core component consists essentially of a second metallocene polypropylene.
US08007695B2	Method of fabricating small dimensioned lens elements and lens arrays using surface tension effects A method is disclosed of implementing lens elements or lens arrays having dimensions ranging from a few centimeters down to the micro-scale or nano-scale using the surface tension of the lens material in a molten state to allow the curved shape of the lens to be precisely defined. The method has useful application in the fabrication of lens elements and lens arrays out of a large variety of material types, including elemental materials, as well as compound materials and alloys. The method also allows the implementation of lenses having far superior surface smoothness compared to other approaches, as well as very accurate lens shapes. The method allows the making of high quality lenses and lens arrays, wherein the diameter of the lenses are on the order of a few microns or less. Convex, concave, plano-convex, plano-concave, compound lenses, and many other types of lens shapes can be implemented using the method of the present invention.
US08007688B2	Process for decontaminating syngas Disclosed herein is an apparatus and methods for decontaminating syngas generated in a fluidized-bed gasifier wherein metal contaminants, inter alia, alkali metals, halogens, particulates, and transition metals and sulfur containing contaminants are removed prior to the catalytic thermal cracking of tar and ammonia. Further disclosed is an apparatus and methods for removing ammonia from syngas.
US08007678B2	Textile yarn sizing composition Temporary sizing agent for natural and/or artificial individualized textile fibers comprises a water-soluble homopolymer or copolymer of at least one acrylamide monomer having a molecular weight not less than one million, advantageously more than three millions.
US08007674B2	Method and devices for preventing restenosis in cardiovascular stents Described herein are devices and methods fabricating devices having nanostructures that allow adhesion or growth of one cell type, such as endothelial cells, more than another cell type, such as smooth muscle cells. In particular, stent covers having such nanostructures are described, and methods for fabricating these stent covers. Also described herein are methods for optimizing the nanostructures forming the devices.
US08007669B1	Top loading filter canister system A housing has a cylindrical side wall with lower and upper ends. The housing has a cylindrical chamber with an enlarged upper region. A basket is positioned within the chamber supported at the lower end of the housing. A filter has a central cylinder and outwardly extending filtering surfaces. The central cylinder is provided coaxial with the side wall. A stationary cap is attached to the upper end of the housing. The stationary cap has an upper end with a threaded aperture. The stationary cap has input and exit passages. A filter cap has a threaded exterior surface removably received in the threaded aperture. A flow discharge passage has a lower end positioned within the filter. The flow discharge passage has an upper end coupled to the exit passage. An annular flow cavity is provided between the flow discharge passage and the exit passage.
US08007662B2	Direct feed/effluent heat exchange in fluid catalytic cracking Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes are described, in which hydroprocessed hydrocarbon streams or other hydrocarbon feed streams having a low coking tendency are subjected to direct heat exchange with the FCC reactor effluent, for example in the FCC main column. The processes operate with sufficient severity such that little or no net FCC main column bottoms liquid (e.g., with a 343° C. (650° F.) distillation cut point) is generated. Regeneration temperatures with the representative low coking tendency feeds are beneficially increased by using an oxygen-enriched regeneration gas stream.
US08007654B2	Electrochemically activated anolyte and catholyte liquid An electrochemically activated fluid is provided, which has an anolyte and a catholyte. For example, a sparged anolyte and a sparged catholyte are provided. In another example, a combined anolyte and catholyte is provided.
US08007648B2	Integrated electrokinetic devices and methods of manufacture Devices with electrokinetic elements are disclosed as well as their method of microfabrication for use in micro-scale analysis, mixture separation and reaction. The devices consist of solid hydrophilic-matrix films that have been microfabricated into a variety of micro-scale structures. These structures include hydrophilic-matrix conductors for electrokinetic species transport and separation. They also include hydrophilic-matrix cladding containing chemical species adjacent to either an open conduit or a hydrophilic matrix conductor. Also described are other integrated microstructures consisting of hydrophilic-matrix materials such as micro-reaction zones for retaining chemical species for on-chip chemical reactions and integrated detection structures for on-chip species detection. In general, a hydrophilic matrix on a substrate functions as a conductor that is covered by an electrically insulating, preferably water permeable material.
US08007647B2	Retention of counterions in the separative bioreactor A bioreactor with an anode and a cathode, and a plurality of reaction chambers each having an inlet and an outlet and each including a porous solid ion exchange wafer having ion-exchange resins. Each of the reaction chambers is interleaved between a cation exchange membrane and an anion exchange membrane or between either a cation or an anion exchange membrane and a bipolar exchange membrane. A product chamber is separated from one of the reaction chambers by either a cation or an anion exchange membrane. Recirculation mechanism is provided for transporting material between the reaction chamber inlets and outlets. A method of producing organic acids, amino acids, or amines using the separative bioreactor is disclosed.
US08007637B2	Method for producing flue-cured type tobacco sheet by papermaking process This invention relates to a production process of tobacco sheet by papermaking. The technical arrangement of this invention are: (a). to immerge and to extract tobacco stem and leaf scrap respectively by water-soluble solvents to respectively obtain solid tobacco stem and solid leaf scrap, and tobacco stem extract and leaf scrap extract via solid/liquid separation; (b). to defibrilate solid tobacco stem and solid leaf scrap respectively, to mix the obtained tobacco stem fiber and leaf scrap fiber and combined with dust to prepare fiber base; (c). to wholly or partly abnegate the tobacco stem extract obtained by Step (a), and to evaporated and to concentrate other extracts that then are sprayed or immerged to coat the formed fiber base that is then dried, threshed and shaped. The tobacco sheet production process offered by this invention has improved the tobacco sheet's filling capacity and its sensory quality.
US08007631B2	System and method for imprint lithography to facilitate dual damascene integration with two imprint acts A system and method are provided to facilitate dual damascene interconnect integration with two imprint acts. The method provides for creation of a pair of translucent imprint molds containing the dual damascene pattern to be imprinted. The first imprint mold of the pair contains the via features of the dual damascene pattern and the second imprint mold of the pair contains the trench features. The via feature imprint mold is brought into contact with a first imaging layer deposited upon a first transfer layer which is deposited upon a dielectric layer of a substrate. The trench feature imprint mold is brought into contact with a second imaging layer deposited upon a second transfer layer which is deposited upon the first imaging layer of the substrate. When each imaging layer is exposed to a source of illumination, it cures with a structure matching the features of the corresponding imprint mold. A sequence of etches transfer and combine the via features from the first imaging layer with the trenches from the second imaging layer to create the dual damascene openings within the dielectric layer.
US08007629B2	Method of manufacturing multi-layer circuit board A method of manufacturing a multi-layer circuit board including preparing a laminated member formed of (i) a core circuit board having a circuit pattern thereon and (ii) a prepreg sheet having a through-hole filled with conductive paste, forming a laminated structure such that the laminated member is sandwiched by lamination plates, and applying heat and pressure to the laminated structure. According to this method, selecting a lamination plate that has a thermal expansion coefficient that is equivalent to that of a core circuit board will protect the conductive paste from distortion, thereby offering a high-quality multi-layer circuit board having a reliable connection resistance.
US08007625B2	Method of mounting grip jacket to handlebar A method of mounting a grip jacket to a handlebar includes the steps of sleeving an elongated detachable bagging onto a handlebar, the detachable bagging having a closed first end and a closed second end for preventing the handlebar from entering an inside of the detachable bagging, by making the first end be stopped against a distal end of the handlebar and then gradually pushing the detachable bagging toward the handlebar until the detachable bagging fully covers the handlebar; mounting a grip jacket onto the detachable bagging in such a way that the detachable bagging is located between the grip jacket and the handlebar and the second end is exposed outside; and finally drawing the detachable bagging to remove it from the handlebar.
US08007623B2	Apparatus and method for intermittent application of stretchable web to target web Apparatus and methods are provided to allow for cutting a stretchable first web into segments and securing the segments to a second web. The apparatus includes an infeed rate adjustment apparatus, a tension control device, a cutting apparatus, and means for securing the segments to the second web. The infeed rate adjustment apparatus is sized and configured to adjust the speed of the infeed of the first web to the cutting apparatus to space apart the segments.
US08007603B2	High-strength steel for seamless, weldable steel pipes A low-alloy steel containing, by weight percent, C 0.03-0.13%, Mn 0.90-1.80%, Si≦0.40%, P≦0.020%, S≦0.005%, Ni 0.10-1.00%, Cr 0.20-1.20%, Mo 0.15-0.80%, Ca≦0.040%, V≦0.10%, Nb≦0.040%, Ti≦0.020% and N≦0.011% for making high-strength, weldable steel seamless pipe, characterized in that the microstructure of the alloy steel is a mixture of bainite and martensite and the yield stress is at least 621 MPa (90 Ksi).It is a second object of the present invention to provide a high-strength, weldable steel seamless pipe, comprising an alloy steel containing, by weight percent, C 0.03-0.13%, Mn 0.90-1.80%, Si≦0.40%, P≦0.020%, S≦0.005%, Ni 0.10-1.00%, Cr 0.20-1.20%, Mo 0.15-0.80%, Ca≦0.040%, V≦≦0.10%, Nb≦0.040%, Ti≦0.020% and N≦0.011% also characterized in that the microstructure of the alloy steel is predominantly martensite and the yield stress is at least 690 MPa (100 ksi).
US08007599B2	Apparatus for washing circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages Apparatus for washing hydraulic circuits involved in the preparation of milk-based beverages in machines for automatically dispensing hot drinks and/or in machines for preparing and supplying espresso coffee, said circuits comprising at least one first hydraulic path which extends between a point for detachable connection to a milk storage vessel and the orifice of at least one pouring spout of a delivery device. A motor-driven pump is arranged along said first hydraulic path and valve means allow washing liquid, drawn from a source to reach said first hydraulic path. The apparatus envisages a hollow, detergent-containing, cartridge provided with unions which, when it is required to perform washing, allow connection of the orifice of said at least one pouring spout supplied by said first hydraulic path to the said connection point which can be detached from the milk source.
US08007597B2	Dishwasher providing usage guidance A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.
US08007593B2	Remover compositions A remover composition containing 1,3-propanediamine (a), 1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-diphosphonic acid (b) and water, wherein the remover composition contains the component (a) in an amount of from 0.2 to 30% by weight, the component (b) in an amount of from 0.05 to 10% by weight, and the water in an amount of from 60 to 99.75% by weight, and wherein the composition has a pH at 20° C. of from 9 to 13; and a remover composition containing an organic amine (A), an organic phosphonic acid (B), a linear sugar alcohol (C) and water, wherein the remover composition contains the component (A) in an amount of from 0.2 to 30% by weight, the component (B) in an amount of from 0.05 to 10% by weight, the component (C) in an amount of from 0.1 to 10% by weight, and the water in an amount of from 50 to 99.65% by weight, and wherein the composition has a pH at 20° C. of from 9 to 13.
US08007581B2	Incorporation of drilling cuttings into stable load-bearing structures Cuttings from drilling through or into natural rock and/or soil can be incorporated into useful, high quality load-bearing structures such as vehicle roads and pads for deep drilling rigs. This process recycles a material previously regarded as valueless at best and often as a pollution hazard. The cuttings, optionally mixed with drilling mud and/or soil, are converted to the useful structures by pozzolanic and/or cementitious reactions after being mixed with suitable other materials and/or are bonded into the useful structures by asphaltic materials.
US08007576B2	Chrome-free corrosion inhibitor composition A chrome-free corrosion inhibitor composition includes: titanium chloride; a stabilizer including a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and at least a compound selected from nitric acid, persulfate, nitrate, and chlorate; and a film-forming enhancer selected from monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide, derivatives of saccharide, and combinations thereof.
US08007575B2	Air filtering apparatus having mechanism for detecting water exchange timing An air filtering apparatus for electrolyzing water to generate electrolytic water containing active oxygen species and filtering air by using the electrolytic water, including an air filtering unit having a gas-liquid contact member to which the electrolytic water containing the active oxygen species is circulatively supplied so as to be brought into contact with air, an electrical conductivity detecting unit for detecting the electrical conductivity of water in the air filtering unit, and a water exchange judging unit for judging on the basis of the detected electrical conductivity whether water exchange is necessary or not.
US08007573B2	Filter and associated method A filter includes a membrane having pores and that is air permeable. A nanoparticle precursor is dispersed throughout the pores, and the nanoparticle precursor is responsive to a stimulus to form a catalytically active nanoparticle. An associated method is also provided.
US08007569B2	Method for removing hydrogen sulphide and other acidic gas components from pressurized technical gases The invention relates to a method for removing hydrogen sulphide and other acidic gas components from pressurized technical gases by means of a physical detergent and for obtaining sulphur from hydrogen sulphide by using a Claus system. The hydrogen sulphide and the other acidic gas components are removed in an absorbent manner from the physical detergent, the physical detergent undergoes multi-step regeneration, said multi-step regeneration comprising at least one device for CO enrichment, a device for H2S enrichment, a device for CO2 stripping and a device for thermal regeneration. The various regeneration steps consist of various pressure steps and have a lower pressure than that of the absorption. A hydrogen sulphide rich Claus gas is withdrawn from one of the regeneration steps and is guided to a Claus system where sulphur is produced. The residual gas exiting from the Claus system is hydrated and is condensed under pressure, corresponding to one of the regeneration steps. The condensed residual gas is guided into said device which is used for CO enrichment. Said device for CO enrichment can be embodied as a flash column.
US08007561B2	Cermet insert and cutting tool A cermet insert having a structure composed of a hard phase and a binding phase and, as a sintered body composition, containing Ti, Nb and/or Ta, and W in a total amount of Ti in terms of carbonitride, Nb and/or Ta in terms of carbide and W in terms of carbide of 70 to 95 wt. % of an entirety of the microstructure, and containing W in terms of carbide in an amount of 15 to 35 wt. % of the entirety of the microstructure, the sintered body composition further containing Co and/or Ni. The hard phase has one or two or more of the phases: (1) a first hard phase of a core-having structure whose core portion contains a titanium carbonitride phase and a peripheral portion containing a (Ti, W, Ta/Nb)CN phase, (2) a second hard phase of a core-having structure whose core portion and peripheral portion both contain a (Ti, W, Ta/Nb)CN phase, and (3) a third hard phase of single-phase structure including a titanium cabonitride phase. Moreover, the titanium carbonitride phase includes a W-rich phase unevenly distributed in the titanium carbonitride phase.
US08007559B2	Water-dispersible pellets A water-dispersible particle for delivery of fertilizer to a plant is disclosed. After delivery wetting of the particles causes particle dispersion so as to prevent secondary pick up to the particles. Methods for making and using the water-dispersible particle are described.
US08007555B2	Filter with multiple sections of different media A panel air filter assembly, for use in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which has a single filter element with multiple portions. The single filter element is sectioned into substantially equally-dimensioned and separate filter portions. Each of the filter portions includes a specific type of medium and is distinct from one another, so as to remove different types of contaminants from the outdoor supply air before entering heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. A waterproof paperboard frame securely supports the filter element at the filter element's marginal edges.
US08007550B2	Artificial firelog using non-petroleum waxes An artificial firelog of the invention includes as constituents (a) a combustible cellulosic material and (b) a combustible non-petroleum wax, wherein the relative proportions of the constituents are, by weight, from about 30% to about 70% of (a) and from about 30% to about 70% of (b) for 100 parts of (a) and (b). In one form of the invention, the combustible non-petroleum wax constituent may include one or more combustible materials derived from plant oils, vegetable oils, animal oils, fats, rosin, pitch, waxy materials and combinations thereof. In another form of the invention, the combustible non-petroleum wax constituent may include a formulated blend of individual non-petroleum wax components. In yet another form of the invention a combustible binding agent can be added to the blend of materials resulting in reduction of the portion of the more costly combustible wax component. A firelog according to the invention can provide a number of benefits, including lower cost, better lighting and flaming performance, and more environmentally sustainable in comparison to firelogs using petroleum waxes.
US08007528B2	Bifurcated stent In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of interconnected framework members defining a plurality of cells. A portion of the interconnected framework members comprise a side branch structure defining an inner side branch cell that is shaped differently from other cells of the stent. The side branch structure comprises a serpentine ring that extends around the inner side branch cell. The serpentine ring comprises alternating struts and turns. The turns comprise alternating inner turns and outer turns, and the inner turns comprise alternating first inner turns and second inner turns. The second inner turns are located farther away from a side branch center point than the first inner turns.
US08007520B2	Apparatus for bracing vertebrae An apparatus for bracing a plurality of vertebrae of the human spine has at least two pedicle screws, each having an annular head with an opening therewithin and including a slot therewithin. Each slot extends into the corresponding opening and includes internal threaded portions. A securing screw to be screwed in each slot is provided. A relatively stiff threaded rod is also provided and is to be inserted into the opening in the head of each of the pedicle screws and to be secured by the securing screws. Adjusting nuts are screwed on the rod and at least one cooperates with each head.
US08007519B2	Dynamic spinal stabilization system and method of using the same A spinal stabilization system includes a pair of vertebral anchors and a flexible construct extending between the anchors to provide dynamic stabilization of the spine. The flexible construct includes first and second spring arms coupled to the anchors at first ends thereof and second ends coupled at a joint. The spring arms are capable of flexing toward and away from each other during movement of the spine. The system may include a biasing member for biasing movement of the spring arms toward and/or away from each other. The system may further include an adjustment feature that allows the distraction to be adjusted in situ. The stiffness characteristic of each of the spring arms may be selectively adjusted to meet the specific application. A method of stabilizing a spine includes securing anchors to selected vertebrae and coupling the flexible construct to the anchors through a top loading procedure. The flexible construct may be coupled so that a rotational axis of the flexible construct is anterior of a head portion of the anchors.
US08007510B2	Embolic protection filtering device that can be adapted to be advanced over a guidewire An improved embolic protection filtering device. In at least some embodiments, an embolic protection filtering device includes a filter wire assembly. The filter wire assembly may include an elongate shaft, a tubular member, and an embolic protection filter.
US08007506B2	Atherectomy devices and methods The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
US08007496B2	Method of therapeutically treating tissue while preventing perfusion/ventilation of the tissue A method of treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) is provided. The method comprises introducing a delivery sheath within an anatomical conduit that supplies the tissue region with a fluid (e.g., blood or air). The anatomical conduit may be any naturally occurring conduit within a patient. The method further comprises expanding an occlusive device (e.g., a balloon) associated with the delivery sheath, such that the conduit is at least partially occluded to reduce the flow of fluid through the conduit. The method further comprises introducing a tissue treatment catheter within the delivery sheath, advancing the treatment catheter from the delivery sheath through an aperture in a wall of the conduit adjacent the tissue region, and conveying thermal energy from (i.e., hyperthermia) or to the treatment catheter (i.e., hypothermia) to treat (e.g., by ablating) the tissue region.
US08007491B2	Methods for application of reduced pressure therapy The tissue therapy device includes a sealant layer and a suction apparatus. The sealant layer creates a sealed enclosure between it and the surface of a patient by forming an airtight seal around an area of tissue. The suction apparatus is in fluid communication with the sealant layer and together, create a closed, reduced pressure therapy system. The suction apparatus self-creates reduced pressure by decreasing the density of air molecules underneath the sealant layer by expanding the volume of the air molecules.
US08007489B2	Method and apparatus for curving a catheter An apparatus and method for curving a catheter after deployment include a catheter having a primary lumen, a secondary lumen, and a resilient fiber contained within the secondary lumen. The resilient fiber and the secondary lumen have corresponding, preformed curve shapes when the catheter is in a straight, unstressed condition. The resilient fiber is slidable within the secondary lumen to create a desired curve shape in the catheter as the curved portion of the resilient fiber slides into an originally straight portion of the secondary lumen. In another embodiment, the preformed curve shape of the resilient fiber is held in a straight condition within a stiff, marker ring segment of the catheter until after the catheter is deployed. Once deployed, the resilient fiber is slid out of the marker ring segment, and the preformed curve shape of the resilient fiber creates a corresponding curve shape in the catheter.
US08007488B2	Catheter device A catheter includes an elongate body having first and second chambers extending within the elongate body from a proximal end to an intermediate section, the first chamber having a first opening and the second chamber having a second opening at the intermediate section. The catheter also includes a valve structure that may have first and second barrier elements to open or close the first and second openings, respectively. The first and the second barrier elements may be coupled by a connecting structure moving within an opening in a guide structure. Alternatively, the first and the second barrier elements may be coupled in a U-shaped structure that moves over the guide structure. To permit flushing of the chambers when the first and second openings are closed, the first and second chambers may also be connected by a connecting channel defined by an opening in a wall of the elongate body.
US08007480B2	Delivery device, delivery container, and eye dropper provided with the same The present invention has an object to provide a delivery device that is capable of preventing a content liquid from flowing back and achieving aseptic delivery of liquid drop (dripping), and provide a delivery container, and an eye dropper that can eliminate or reduce the use of an antiseptic agent and achieve smooth delivery of the liquid. The delivery device 10 of the present invention comprises the outlet portion 11 of a substantially bottomed tubular shape having the outlet orifice 12, the valve element support portion 13 of substantially cylindrical shape that is secured in the outlet portion 11 with a distal end 13a thereof exposed through the outlet orifice 12 to the outside of the outlet portion 11, and a valve element 14 that is secured in the outlet portion 11 with a distal end 14a thereof exposed through the outlet orifice 12 to the outside of the outlet portion 11. The distal end 14a of the valve element makes contact with the valve element support portion 13 so as to close the outlet orifice 12 when there is no liquid pressure applied to the distal end portion from the upstream U, and deforms so as to form a flow passage between the distal end portion and the valve element support portion 13 when subjected to liquid pressure applied from the upstream U. The delivery container 30 of the present invention has the delivery device 10 installed at the mouth 31a of the squeeze bottle 31.
US08007477B2	Surgical access port and method of using same A surgical access port for insertion into a body cavity can have an elongate tubular body extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the tubular body for penetrating through a body wall and into the body cavity. The distal tip moves from a first, penetrating position to a second, retaining position when the body wall has been traversed. The surgical access port may further comprise a seal housing connected to the proximal end of the tubular body, the seal housing having an access port providing an opening into the tubular body to allow passage of surgical instruments. The distal tip may be sharp, pointed or bladed. The distal tip may also be substantially blunt or have a conical surface. The access port may further comprise a retention member for connecting the tubular body and the distal tip.
US08007474B2	Implantable medical device with reversible attachment mechanism and method An attachment mechanism for a surgically implantable medical device includes one or more fasteners which may be simultaneously moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position by operation of an integral actuator. The attachment mechanism may be configured to be deactuated, and the fasteners simultaneously moved from a deployed position to an undeployed position, allowing removal or repositioning of the medical device. An applier includes a locator for detachably holding the implantable medical device, locating it at the desired position, and actuating the attachment mechanism. The applier is configured to undeploy the attachment mechanism the implantable medical device can be detached from the body tissue.
US08007469B2	Medical instrument inserter A catheter system for positioning an instrument within a body that includes a hub defining a lumen therethrough for passage of the instrument toward the body. The catheter system also includes an elongate tubular member defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen of the elongate tubular member is in communication with the lumen of the hub for further passage of the instrument toward the body. The system also includes a slitter member that is coupled to the hub. The slitter member is disposed to slit the elongate tubular member as the elongate tubular member moves relative to the hub.
US08007467B2	Device for vein stabilization Apparatuses and methods for performing and aiding venipuncture. The apparatuses of the present invention provide the medical practitioner with an improved tool for performing venipuncture methods. The apparatus preferably includes a handle that is connected to a plurality of tines that run roughly parallel to one another. During use, the tines of the apparatus are pressed against the skin of the patient such that they sit astride the vein to be accessed. The distance between the various tines of the present apparatuses varies so as to be able to accommodate a variety of vein widths. The apparatuses of the present invention may have tines at either one or both ends of the body of the apparatus. The apparatuses of the present invention may be used with a variety of vein accentuating devices, such as those that employ light to accentuate the vein to be punctured.
US08007461B2	Sterile drug-mixing syringe The invention is directed to a menstruum prepositioned type sterile drug-mixing syringe and a menstruum separately positioned type sterile drug-mixing syringe including a shell, a needle, a piston and a push-pull rod assembly. The syringe further includes a menstruum bottle, a solute bottle, a sliding sleeve and a needle loading assembly. The menstruum bottle may be fixed to the inner wall of a sliding sheath, and the solute bottle may be fixed to the inner of the shell. Piston may be disposed within the solute bottle. The sliding sleeve may be socketed to the front end of the shell in advance or disposed by other ways. The mouth of the menstruum bottle may be opposite to the mouth of the solute bottle and may be connected by a needle, which has two piercing tips, wherein the needle punctures and is securely connected to the needle loading assembly.
US08007449B2	Method and apparatus for uterine cavity length measurement A uterine cavity length measuring device includes a first elongate member including a lumen and a plurality of apertures extending between the lumen and an exterior surface of the first elongate member, and a second elongate member including a lumen, and at least one aperture located at a distal end extending from the lumen of the second elongate member to an exterior surface, where the second elongate member is positioned within and is configured to move within the lumen of the first elongate member and where the first elongate member and second elongate member provide a fluid path from a proximal end of the lumen in the second elongate member, through the lumen in the second elongate member to the at least one aperture located at the distal end of the second elongate member and to at least one of the plurality of apertures in the first elongate member.
US08007444B2	Catheters with fluorescent temperature sensors A catheter with a fluorescent temperature sensor is shown and described. The catheter includes a lumen, a fiber-optic cable that extends through the lumen. A distal end of the fiber-optic cable is coated with a fluorescent material and a proximal end of the fiber-optic cable is connected to a console. The console includes a light source for transmitting light through the fiber-optic cable for exciting the fluorescent material. The console further includes a photo multiplier tube for converting light emitted by the excited fluorescent material to a plurality of analogue voltage signals. The console further includes a digital oscilloscope linked to the photo multiplier tube for converting the plurality of analogue voltage signals to at least one digital signal. The console further includes a processor linked to the digital oscilloscope for converting the at least one digital signal to a temperature value for the distal end of the fiber-optic cable.
US08007430B2	Apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra, the implant comprising a suburethral support suspended between two soft tissue anchors that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the suburethral support. The soft tissue anchors retain each anchor in soft tissue, suspending each side of the suburethral support. The suburethral support passes under the urethra to support the urethra. The implant has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse.
US08007420B2	Portable exercise device and system including same A portable exercise device. The portable exercise device includes a recoil assembly, a clutch assembly, an adjustable resistance assembly, a housing assembly, and a flexible cable member. The clutch assembly is coupled to the recoil assembly. The adjustable resistance assembly is coupled to the clutch assembly. The housing assembly includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion defines and opening therethrough and surrounds the recoil assembly and the clutch assembly. The second portion is rotatably coupled to the first portion, defines a configured projection, and surrounds the adjustable resistance assembly. The flexible cable member is coupled to the recoil assembly, and extends through the opening defined by the first portion of the housing assembly.
US08007418B2	Portable resistance training device A portable resistance training apparatus for use in exercise routines is described in this patent application. According to the principles of the embodiments of the present invention, a portable resistance training device comprising: an integral elongated cylindrical unit capable of accepting a piston for doing work on a compressible fluid where the force to drive the piston is supplied from without; an elongated rod whose movement is controlled by adduction or abduction exercise routines; valve means for controlling the flow of air from the internal volume of the cylindrical unit thereby controlling the amount of force supplied by the user, and monitoring means for safe training.
US08007417B2	Exercise device An exercise device for strengthening the core or midsection of the body that is suitable for use in a professional work environment. The exercise device comprises a domed seat positioned atop a plurality of baffled sections. The domed seat is deformable, allowing it to support and conform to the buttocks of a user when sitting on the device. The baffled sections are also deformable, allowing the seat to shift in all directions along a horizontal plane as a user's weight naturally shifts while sitting on the device. As the baffled sections deform and the seat persistently shifts over the course of a given period of time, a user's core muscles repeatedly tense in order to stabilize the body. The constant tension of the muscles over that period of time simulates a workout, particularly in the midsection of the body.
US08007415B1	Adjustable dumbbell and system An adjustable weightlifting device having selectable weights. The adjustable weightlifting device allows users to select a desired number of weight plates, and then couples the selected weight plates to retention members disposed in the handle of the device.
US08007414B2	Exercise machine to train the hamstring group of muscles An exercise machine to train the hamstring group of muscles including a base, said base being formed of frame members, a knee rest provided upon the base, a frame member extending rearwardly supporting a cross support, whereby the exerciser rests upon the kneel rest and places his/her ankles under the ankle support, a vertical framework pivotally mounted to the base, the upper end of the vertical framework including a chest support, while various weights may be attached to the proximate bottom of the vertical framework to regulate the amount of stress exerted upon the user while exercising upon the exercise machine.
US08007412B2	Bicycling exercise apparatus A method for doing an upper body spinning exercise whereby the operator rotates hand pedals attached to crank arms resulting in the spinning of a wheel for the purpose of exercising the upper body. This may be done in a class or group setting under the direction of an instructor and may be done to the accompaniment of music or verbal direction. The rotation of the wheel may be resisted by a friction or magnetic device and each crank arm engages the wheel independently of the other crank arm such that the operator can pedal with one hand while the other hand rests. The operator may also rotate each pedal at a different cadence than the other pedal. The operator may rotate the pedals such that the orientation of the crank arms is 180 degrees apart, 90 relative to each other or any angle of separation relative to each other.
US08007411B2	Apparatus for positioning a component of an exercise device An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be positioned therein by sliding. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and operable to lock the member in a selected position within the collar, release the member from the locked position, and when released, allow the member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mounted to the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of the member disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagement members disposed inside the collar opposite the cam. The engagement members are moveable relative to one another and biased by the cam against member.
US08007406B2	Complete body fitness machine A “Complete Body Fitness Machine” that provides for a muscle building workout as well as a cardiovascular workout for the total body consists generally of an adjustable seat and two arms on either side, which are adjustable in height and have an infinitely and independently variable resistance possible in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. The arms are designed to have several types of mechanisms attached, so as to be able to work with a variety of body parts including, but not limited to, hands, arms, legs, feet, torso, neck and shoulders. When the proper attachment is used, the resistance for each direction of rotation of the arm is set, and the exercise is conducted. Depending on the workout desired, the seat and arms could be adjusted to different positions as well as the seat can be free-moving. This, combined with the fact that the arms can rotate 360-degrees, allows the user to simulate rotational cardiovascular exercises such as cycling, rowing, rotation of the arms in a circular motion (similarly to how the legs rotate in the cycling motion), and even running. The two independent arms are infinitely and separately adjusted for resistance in either rotational direction. This means that the body's natural design of using opposing muscle groups such as the bicep and triceps to bend and straighten the arm can be not only be utilized, but also maximized for efficiency of operation and workout.
US08007402B2	Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle drive system A control apparatus for a drive system of a hybrid vehicle including (a) an engine, (b) an electrically controlled differential portion which has a first electric motor, and a differential mechanism operatively connected to the engine and the first electric motor and a differential state of which is controlled by controlling an operating state of the first electric motor, (c) a mechanical transmission portion constituting a part of a power transmitting path, and (d) a second electric motor connected to a power transmitting path between the electrically controlled differential portion and a drive wheel of the hybrid vehicle, the control apparatus including a control portion which is operable when a terminal portion of a shifting action of the mechanical transmission portion and a starting operation of the engine overlap each other, the control portion being configured to implement one of the shifting action and the starting operation prior to the other.
US08007380B2	Racket with moveably mounted bridge The disclosure relates to a racket for ball games, and in particular, a tennis or squash racket, with a head region for receiving a stringing defining a stringing plane, a grip portion for holding the racket, and a heart region wherein the heart region has two arms and a bridge. The bridge may be pivot-mounted on both arms relative to an axis substantially perpendicular to the stringing plane. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a racket including the step of manufacturing a racket frame with a head region, two arms, and a grip portion in a blow molding process. The method may also include manufacturing a bridge for a racket frame in the blow molding process. The method may further include connecting the bridge with the remaining racket frame.
US08007377B2	Golf green repair tool A golf ball turf repair tool preferably includes a handle member, a fork member and a pivot pin. The fork member includes a pivot base, at least one fork and a support projection. The at least one fork extends from one end of the pivot base and the support projection extends from the other end of the pivot base. The handle member preferably includes a substantially concave top surface, a pivot base slot and a support projection pocket. A pivot pin is inserted through an end of the handle member and pivot base. The fork member of the turf repair tool is inserted into the turf adjacent a ball crater. If the user attempts to rotate the turf repair tool clockwise relative to the turf, the turf repair tool will collapse and fold. If the turf repair tool is rotated counterclockwise, the turf repair tool will repair the ball crater.
US08007376B2	Dual core golf ball having negative-hardness-gradient thermoplastic inner core and steep positive-hardness-gradient thermoset outer core layer A golf ball comprising a thermoplastic inner core layer that has a geometric center hardness greater than its surface hardness to define a “negative” hardness gradient. An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a substantially homogenous thermoset composition, typically rubber, and has an inner surface hardness substantially less than its outer surface hardness to define a “positive” hardness gradient. An inner cover layer is disposed about the outer core layer and an outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover layer.
US08007373B2	Method of making golf clubs A method for making golf club heads includes using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser melting (SLM) and other computer controlled high energy sintering or melting techniques to form club heads with customized user parameters. The powdered metals can be selected by type and quantity to achieve a desired density or weight distribution. Club heads made by these techniques are characterized by having customized parameters chosen for individual golfers. By sintering powdered metal to form areas of different porosity, club heads with desired weight distributions can be achieved.
US08007362B2	Method of displaying multiple kinds of independently processed display data A terminal apparatus executes different kinds of network games provided by a server group. The user of the terminal apparatus can register other users who become acquainted with the user through network games in a friend list provided for each user. While the terminal device runs different game programs for different kinds of games, the terminal apparatus runs a common friend list program regardless of the game types. When the display of a game image is set to a window mode, the friend list program displays a friend list in a friend list window that is set separate from a game window. When the display of a game image is set to a full-screen mode, the friend list program displays a friend list synthesized with the game image in the form of a semi-transparent image.
US08007358B2	Regulated gaming—multi-act games Creative multi-act games for the younger generation of casino players accustomed to creative simulation games such as “The Sims®” and familiar TV characters such as the cast of “Friends”. Stories unfold through acts that have been staged by the player by selecting and placing acting objects. A palette of betting opportunities may be provided in each act in accordance with the staged act to allow the player(s) to place bets. A typical storyboard may include three acts: (a) a construction act, (b) a testing act and (c) a destruction or resolution act. The unfolding of acts may be non-linear and several players may participate simultaneously, sharing the opportunity to affect a storyboard's direction through decision-making.
US08007357B2	Gaming device having a probability-enhancing trigger symbol A gaming device including a re-initiation mode wherein the probability of extending the bonus game is increased by fixing the reel or reels displaying a wild symbol on the reel. In the re-initiation mode embodiment, the gaming device re-activates some or all of the reels except the reel displaying the wild symbol for a predetermined number of free spins or until the reactivated reels display or indicate a wild symbol on the reels. The gaming device provides any outcomes associated with indicated symbols or combination of symbols. In one embodiment, if a predetermined number of wild symbols are displayed on designated reels, the gaming device re-initiates the bonus game.
US08007353B1	Clean grain conveyor for an agricultural combine A clean grain conveyor for an agricultural combine (10) includes an auger conveyor (52) and a paddle elevator (53) that are connected by a transition tube (218) having a triangular aperture.
US08007348B2	Tools and methods for making and using tools, blades and methods of making and using blades, and machines for working on work pieces Methods and apparatus for making and using tools, for example concrete cutting blades, may use laminations. They may also include inserts, such as structural inserts, damping inserts and fluid flow elements. Fluid flow elements may include a tube, a transition element including an inlet fitting, a fluid pressure containment structure inserted into the channel of the blade, an added material resistant to effects of the fluid including plastics, coatings and films, and other structures. Additional nozzle structures may be included. Methods and apparatus for making and using tools including concrete cutting blades having improved damping characteristics may include inserts, plugs and other structures, including those made from materials softer or more ductile than the tool material. Methods and apparatus for making and using tools including concrete cutting blades having improved flow directing capabilities may include inserts or other structures having vanes, foil structures, fluid diverting surfaces, baffles or other structures for affecting fluid flow in the area of the tool.
US08007344B2	Eyeglass lens processing apparatus An eyeglass lens processing apparatus comprising: an edge position measuring unit for measuring an edge position of the lens; a moving unit that moves a feeler with respect to the lens chuck shaft; and a speed controller that calculates radius vector moving data for the moving unit with respect a rotating angle of the lens chuck shaft based on target lens shape data, and calculates a rotating speed of the lens chuck shaft rotating unit based on a change of the moving data with respect to a change of the rotating angle of the lens chuck shaft. The rotating speed at an area where the change of the moving data with respect to the change of the rotating angle is small is higher than the rotating speed at an area where the change of the moving data with respect to the change of the rotating angle is large.
US08007339B2	Virtual character video toy with movable display A video toy is provided which may include a video screen and first and second housing segments. Each housing segment may have a diorama displaying features and objects to simulate a scene such as an apartment or room. The video screen may move from a position in front of a first diorama to a position in front of a second diorama. The diorama behind the video screen may be visible through the screen. The video toy may be programmed to display characters on the screen that engage in activities consistent with the diorama visible through the video display and simulate interacting with objects in the diorama. Players may interact with the characters through inputs such as buttons. Virtual characters may be programmed to have activities and interactions with the player that are modified based on type and frequency of user inputs.
US08007338B2	Construction system and applications thereof A construction system includes a plurality of construction elements having body member and a plurality of coupling members, each of said coupling members having an exterior portion and an interior locking device of hermaphroditic type. The interior locking device includes protrusions and a receiving block. A first coupling member belonging to one construction element can interlock with a second coupling member belonging to another element, so that the protrusions of the first coupling member resiliently deflect away from each other and subsequently retract, and settle, into provided recesses in the receiving block of the second element. Concurrently, the protrusions of the second coupling member settle into corresponding recesses in the receiving block of the first coupling member. Applications of the construction system in toy construction sets, construction puzzles and board games are provided.
US08007333B2	Method of forming field emission light emitting device including the formation of an emitter within a nanochannel in a dielectric matrix In accordance with the invention, there are field emission light emitting devices and methods of making them. The field emission light emitting device can include a plurality of spacers, each connecting a substantially transparent substrate to a backing substrate. The device can also include a plurality of pixels, wherein each of the plurality of pixels can include one or more first electrodes disposed over the substantially transparent substrate, a light emitting layer disposed over each of the one or more first electrodes, and one or more second electrodes disposed over the backing substrate, wherein the one or more second electrodes and the one or more first electrode are disposed at a predetermined gap in a low pressure region. Each of the plurality of pixels can further include one or more nanocylinder electron emitter arrays disposed over each of the one or more second electrodes.
US08007326B2	Connector capable of suppressing board—induced contact damage A connector capable of preventing a contact portion of a contact from being damaged. The contact is held by a housing having an accommodating portion for accommodating an inserting portion of an inverter board. The contact has a contact portion which is capable of being brought into contact with the inserting portion accommodated in the accommodating portion along the direction of the thickness of the inverter board. A slider which brings the contact portion of the contact into and out of contact with the inserting portion of an inverter board by sliding is slidably mounted on the housing.
US08007325B2	Cable connecting apparatus A cable connecting apparatus comprises a plug type connector having a connectively engaging portion provided with a plurality of plug contacts which are arranged on each of first and second opposite surfaces of the connectively engaging portion to be connected with cables and a receptacle type connector having a housing on which an opening through which the connectively engaging portion of the plug type connector is inserted is formed at an end portion of the housing and a plurality of receptacle contacts arranged in the housing, wherein each of the receptacle contacts is provided with a pair of contacting points for coming into press-contact with the plug contact respectively on both sides of the first and second surfaces of the connectively engaging portion of the plug type connector and a distance from the end portion of the housing to one of the contacting points is different from a distance from the end portion of the housing to the other of the contacting points.
US08007324B2	Electrical connector with improved fastening device An electrical connector includes a housing located in the front of the electrical connector, a plurality of contacts received in the housing, a plurality of cables connected to the contacts, and a cover assembled on the housing. The housing further includes a base portion, a mating portion frontward extending from the base portion and defining a mating direction, and a fastening portion rearward extending from the base portion. The fastening portion includes a bottom surface defining an inclined plane, and an angle is formed between the horizontal plane and the inclined plane.
US08007323B1	HDMI connector with fastening portions of terminals insert molded in insulating bodies An HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector includes an insulating housing which has a receiving cavity and an inserting mouth. A connecting body is formed between the receiving cavity and the inserting mouth and defines two rows of passing holes. An insulating body is secured in the receiving cavity and includes a first insulating body and a second insulating body engaged with the first insulating body. A plurality of first signal terminals and a plurality of second signal terminals each have a fastening portion, a contacting portion and a flexible portion. The first signal terminals are integrated with the first insulating body by means of insert molding the corresponding fastening portions in the first insulating body and the second signal terminals are integrated with the second insulating body by means of insert molding the corresponding fastening portions in the second insulating body. The flexible portions are elastically received in the corresponding passing holes.
US08007318B1	Shielded integrated connector module An electrical connector assembly is provided for mating with electrical plugs. The electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a top wall and a bottom wall that is opposite the top wall. The housing includes a mating face having ports that are configured to receive the electrical plugs therein. A jack sub-assembly is held by the housing. The jack sub-assembly includes jacks having electrical contacts held within the ports for engagement with the electrical plugs. The jack sub-assembly includes a signal pin array having signal pins for connection to a host circuit board. The signal pin array includes a front side extending along the bottom wall of the housing. An electrically conductive outer shield covers the top wall of the housing. The outer shield includes a bottom flap covering an end of the bottom wall of the housing. An electrically conductive bottom shield covers the bottom wall of the housing between the bottom flap of the outer shield and the front side of the signal pin array.
US08007315B2	Electrical connector system having reduced mating forces An electrical connector system includes a circuit board having a mounting side and first and second electrical connectors mounted to the mounting side of the circuit board. The first and second electrical connectors each having a mating interface. The first and second electrical connectors being mounted to the circuit board in an offset configuration such that the mating interfaces of the first and second electrical connectors are parallel to one another and non-coplanar with respect to one another. Optionally, the mating interfaces may be perpendicular to the mounting side. The first and second electrical connectors may be identical to one another.
US08007311B2	Electrical connector An electrical connector for transmitting data signals between the insulated conductors of a first data cable and corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including a socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; a plurality of insulation displacement contact slots shaped to receive end sections of the conductors of the second data cable; and a plurality of electrically conductive contacts including resiliently compressible spring finger contacts extending into the socket for electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the first cable; and insulation displacement contacts seated in corresponding insulation displacement contact slots for effecting electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the second data cable, wherein the insulation displacement contact slots are arranged so that adjacent pairs of insulation displacement contacts open in different directions.
US08007300B2	Lamp holder A bipin fluorescent-lamp holder has a housing formed with an outwardly open housing mouth and a rotor rotatable in the housing adjacent the mouth about an axis and having a diametrally throughgoing rotor slot. The rotor is rotatable between an installation position with the rotor slot aligned with the slot and an angularly offset contact position with the slot not aligned with the mouth. The rotor and housing are so dimensioned as to receive the pins extending parallel to the axis and to move the pins in a circular orbit centered on the axis on rotation of the rotor in the housing, and contacts in the housing diametrally flanking the axis each having a main part lying outside the orbit and a contact part engageable into the orbit. The contacts pins are aligned with the slot and project into ends of the slot and into engagement with the pins only in the contact position of the rotor.
US08007297B1	Device with interface port protection cover A device includes a housing, an interface port protection cover, at least one slots, and at least one connecting members which includes a connecting portion and a sliding portion. Each connecting member defines a guide slot along a longitudinal direction of the sliding portion. The connecting portion is connected to the cover, and the sliding portion extends through the corresponding slot. The housing defines one guide protrusion and one limiting protrusion protruding from a bottom thereof corresponding to each slot. The guide protrusion and the limiting protrusion are slidably received in the guide slot, and one end of the guide slot resists against the limiting protrusion. When a user mistakenly attempts to rotate the cover by moving a first end of the cover which is adjacent to the sliding portion, the end of the guide slot resists against the limiting protrusion and the protection cover cannot move.
US08007294B2	Connector A connector is provided which makes it possible to have the soldered states of contacts thereof checked or have itself removed with ease. A row formed by terminal portions of first and second signal contacts and terminal portions of ground contacts is disposed rearward in the fitting/removing direction with respect to rows formed by terminal portions of contacts for non-high-speed transmission. The terminal portions of contacts for non-high-speed transmission are disposed between the contact portions and terminal portions of the first and second signal contacts and the ground contacts. The terminal portions of the first and second signal contacts and the terminal portions of the ground contacts are formed to have a surface-mount type planar shape. The terminal portions of the contacts for non-high-speed transmission are each formed to have a through hole insertion-type pin shape.
US08007287B1	Connector system having contact overlapping vias An electronic connector system includes an electronic package and an interposer connector assembly. The electronic package has a body with a conductive member disposed on a mating surface of the body. The conductive member is coupled with a conductive via that extends into the body and is oriented along a center axis. The interposer connector assembly includes a substrate with an elongated conductive pad mounted to the substrate and a contact joined to the conductive pad. The contact engages the conductive member when the electronic package mates with the interposer connector assembly such that the center axis extends through the contact.
US08007285B2	Circuit device and manufacturing method therefor A circuit device is made smaller in higher. The circuit device includes a wiring substrate, a first circuit element, and a second circuit element. The circuit substrate includes an insulating resin layer, a wiring layer provided on a main surface of the insulating resin layer, and a wiring layer provided on the other main surface of the insulating resin layer. The wiring layer includes first interconnectors to which the first circuit element connects, and wiring portions. The film thickness of the first interconnector is made thinner than that of the wiring portion. The wiring layer includes second interconnectors and wiring portions. The first interconnectors and the second interconnectors are connected through the medium of conductors.
US08007282B2	Medical simulation interface apparatus and method A system and method of providing a surgical training apparatus which comprises a plurality of mechanical interfaces each of which is configured to receive a user tool operable by a user. Each mechanical interface of the plurality is configured to allow movement of its respective user tool in a rotational degree of freedom and a linear degree of freedom. The apparatus includes one or more sensors which are coupled to the mechanical interfaces and configured to simultaneously sense positional information of each user tool during movement. A computer coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to run a software application simulating each user tool as a respective simulated surgical tool operating on a simulated body part in a displayed graphical environment, wherein the computer updates movement of each simulated user tool in the graphical environment based on said positional information.
US08007280B2	Educational game employing categories A game serving as a tool for facilitating the education of elementary students in learning proper categorization of learning elements. The game includes a plurality of station markers suitable for being arranged physically in sequence, with each station marker representing a corresponding education category. The game further includes a plurality of tokens, each of the tokens including indicia representative of an item belonging to one of the educational categories. Each of the plurality of station markers includes a receiving area for receiving tokens from among the plurality of tokens.
US08007276B2	Fiber treatment oven with adjustable gates A fiber treatment oven having slots for the fibers to pass through and adjustable gates located proximate the slots. The gates may be connected via a linkage that allows movement of many gates at once and may be connected so that individual gates may be adjusted as well.
US08007267B2	System and method for making lab card by embossing In one aspect of the invention, systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating microfluidic and nanofluidic structures. In some embodiments, such systems, methods, and devices are used to create features with high aspect ratios in lab cards.
US08007263B2	Water-lubricated compressor A water-lubricated compressor has a discharge on-off valve in a discharge channel located between a discharge port of a compressor body and a water separating/recovering unit. A water circulation on-off valve is disposed in a water circulation channel located between a water cooler and a water supply portion in the compressor body. A gas release channel provides communication between a gas phase portion of the water separating/recovering unit and the exterior of the water separating/recovering unit. A gas release on-off valve is disposed in the gas release channel. When the compressor body is not in operation, the discharge on-off valve and the water circulation on-off valve are closed and the gas release on-off valve is opened, allowing water to be recovered to the water separating/recovering unit. When there is no demand for compressed gas, it is possible to remove water from the water cooler, which otherwise may be damaged.
US08007262B2	Compressor with thrust bearing having insular pressure- receiving portions on sliding surface and diamond-like carbon layer on another sliding surface A scroll compressor (11) comprising a thrust bearing (53) including a first sliding surface (100) and a second sliding surface (101) in opposed relation to the first sliding surface (100) is disclosed. The first sliding surface (100) is formed with a plurality of insular pressure-receiving portions (83) surrounded by grooves (85) and independent of each other. The part of the second sliding surface (101) in opposed relation to the pressure-receiving portions (83) is flat as compared with the first sliding surface (100). The outermost front surface of the second sliding surface (101) is formed with a diamond-like carbon layer (101a).
US08007243B2	Blower including blades attached to a boss A blower that can reduce noise and enhance efficiency by improving a blade structure of the blower used for, for example, an outdoor equipment of an air conditioner. An impeller includes plural blades attached to a peripheral surface of a boss at intervals in a peripheral direction, and a trailing edge of the blade has a protrusion-shaped part in which its central part in a radial direction is curved to expand to a suction side. With such a structure, a discharge velocity of air can be made uniform along the radial direction of the blade, and it becomes possible to reduce noise and to enhance efficiency.
US08007237B2	Cooled airfoil component A gas turbine engine airfoil component having an airfoil body with a core cavity, an end opening in communication with the core cavity, and a wall having a plurality of cooling holes defined therein, each cooling hole being oriented such that the respective hole axis extends out of the core cavity through the end opening.
US08007227B2	Mechanical emergency brake for wind turbines and method for operating same A mechanical emergency brake for a wind turbine is provided, said mechanical emergency brake comprising a spiral spring with a loop at its outer end, a cassette for accommodating said spring and a casing for receiving said cassette and said spring, wherein said casing comprises a retention pin to which the loop of the spring can be fixed.
US08007225B2	Cross flow fan An improved cross flow fan assembly applicable but not limited to a panel meter of fitness equipments includes: a housing and a cross flow fan made of plastic; a fan body, having symmetric circular flanges integrally formed on both lateral ends by plastic injection molding; two side covers, embedded into two circular flanges; and a shock absorption positioning member, installed at an external side of the right panel, and including: an axle center with a front section embedded into a bushing of the right cover and a rear section sheathed into a bearing, and a rubber pad, embedded into a circular hole of the right panel by its circular groove at the periphery for wrapping the bearing, so as to constitute a plastic cross flow fan module, and achieving a fast and convenient assembling and a vibration resisting effect, and the fan comes with a smooth operation to reduce noises.
US08007223B2	Transport device, loading device and method for loading and unloading the transport device A transport device for transporting elongated substrates through a vacuum coating system comprises an essentially rectangular frame and two groups of holding elements, which are rotatably mounted on opposite sides of the frame in such a manner that any pair of opposite holding elements can be connected to both ends of a substrate. Furthermore, at least one retainer bar is provided that is operatively connected to a group of holding elements in such a manner that the holding elements of this group are moveable in order to increase or decrease by choice their distance from the holding elements of the other group. Also provided are a loading and unloading device for loading and unloading the transport device, and a method for loading and unloading the transport device.
US08007219B1	Sweep tarp The sweep tarpaulin has an upper sheath, a bottom sheath and an intermediate sheath. An upper tube is housed in the upper sheath. A lower tube is housed in the bottom sheath. An intermediate tube is housed in the intermediate sheath. The sides of the tarpaulin engage the container side walls. Left and right resilient members hold the upper tube in a loading position. The bottom sheath and the lower tube are supported on a reciprocating floor slat conveyor. Cargo and the lower tube move toward the rear during unloading. The left and right resilient members are deformed to release the upper tube. A winch returns the upper tube to the cargo receiving position. The left and right resilient members are deformed when the upper tube returns.
US08007216B2	Plastic threaded insert The present invention relates to an insert comprising a tubular plastic body having a hollow, axially extending threaded interior, and a plurality substantially parallel ribs extending radially outward from the plastic body and along the majority of the length of the insert. The insert is capable of threadable engagement with a threaded fastener, such as a crew, to attach a base to a component.
US08007212B2	Router A router has a housing, from the underside of which a tool fitting for a milling tool connected with a drive extends, and a device for adjusting the milling depth, which is located in a tower of the housing, the device extending essentially in the direction of a vertical axis of the router and including an adjusting knob. It is provided that the device extends, at the maximum, to a plane formed by a top side of the housing.
US08007207B2	Cutting tool with replaceable insert supporting cassette A cutting tool includes a cutting insert, the insert including a cutting edge. The cutting tool also includes a cassette including an insert clamp for clamping the insert relative to an abutment surface of the cassette, and a generally cylindrical base portion. The cutting tool also includes a tool holder body, the tool holder body having a cylindrical opening in which the base portion of the cassette is disposed. A cassette clamp including a wedge is provided for clamping the cassette relative to the tool holder body. The cutting edge extends beyond a periphery of the tool holder body when the insert is clamped relative to the abutment surface of the cassette and the cassette is clamped relative to the tool holder body.
US08007199B2	Dowel device with closed end speed cover Disclosed are a concrete dowel placement devices and a method of utilizing the same. A metallic stud is driven, screwed, or otherwise attached to a form. The stud may be a unitary structure, or may be a hollow tube with conventional fastening means such as nails and screws extending through and holding the hollow tube to the form. A cover having an interior compartment substantially equal in diameter to the stud is slidably placed thereon, and a first enclosed area is developed with a plurality of forms. Concrete is poured into the first enclosed area, and upon curing, the form and the stud are removed, leaving the cover embedded in the concrete. A metallic dowel is inserted into the cover, and a second enclosed area is developed with like configured forms. The metallic dowel extends into the second enclosed area. Upon pouring concrete into the second enclosed area, a cold joint is formed between the concrete of the first enclosed area and the concrete of the second enclosed area, supported and braced by the metallic dowel.
US08007197B2	Coupler device to connect bucket or tool to boom arm A coupler device for releasably connecting a boom arm to a tool such as a bucket including a coupling frame adapted for connection to the boom and having wedge members on opposite sides thereof, these members being provided to engage in channels formed by connecting members on the tool. A fluid actuated holding mechanism is provided to secure the wedge members in the channels, this mechanism including a holder pivotably mounted on the frame and a fluid actuator connected to the holder at one end and to the frame at an opposite end. The coupler device includes a locking pin mechanism for locking the wedge members in the channels, this mechanism including at least one locking pin movably mounted in the frame for movement between a locked position and an unlocked position and, optionally, a linear fluid actuator mounted on the frame and having a hydraulic cylinder.
US08007190B2	Tape drive and printing apparatus A tape drive for use in for example a transfer printing apparatus to drive a printer ribbon. The printer ribbon is mounted on two spools each of which is driven by a respective stepper motor. A controller controls the energization of the motor such that the ribbon is transported in at least one direction between spools mounted on the spool support. The controller is operative to energize both motors to drive the spools of ribbon in the direction of ribbon transport to achieve push-pull operations. Ribbon tension is monitored to enable accurate control of ribbon supply and ribbon take-up, the ribbon tension being monitored, for example, by monitoring power supply to the two stepper motors.
US08007187B1	Single lens reflex camera with electro-optical reflex apparatus A lens-interchangeable single-lens reflex camera system according to the present invention employs a novel reflex apparatus comprising stationary “smart glass” elements. The “smart glass” elements switch between transparent and non-transparent states in response to applied electrical voltage, allowing for silent, solid-state control of the optical light path from an external scene image. The optical transmittances of the “smart glass” elements are electronically regulated to provide the operator with a representation of the scene image through the optical viewfinder during the inactive observation period, and to alternately allow the external light to reach the image-sensing device during a photographic exposure.
US08007180B2	Sealing arrangement The invention relates to a sealing arrangement that seals at least one radial intermediate space between at least one inner bearing ring and at least one outer bearing ring. Said sealing arrangement comprises at least one first support that supports at least one elastic seal and a second support which supports at least one encoder located outside the intermediate space. The encoder is radially oriented towards at least one sensor that is disposed above the encoder in a radially outward direction.
US08007175B2	Hydrodynamic bearing device, and spindle motor and information apparatus equipped with same The cross sectional shape of an axial direction communicating path when viewed in the axial direction is flat in the circumferential direction, and the cross sectional area of the communicating path gradually decreases moving from the center of the cross section toward the both ends in the circumferential direction. When a sleeve and a cover member are bonded with an adhesive, the adhesive is actively made to flow into an adhesive inflow portion.
US08007172B2	Imager based object positioner system and method An apparatus and a method for guiding the placement of an object to a desired location based on an image generated by an image intensifier where the apparatus includes a first coupling mechanism that is configured to be releasably attachable to one of the transmitter and receiver of the image intensifier and a second coupling mechanism that is coupled to the first coupling mechanism and includes an object holding mechanism, the object holding mechanism is configured to releasably hold the object and where at least a portion of the second coupling mechanism is visible in the image generated by the image intensifier when the apparatus is attached to the image intensifier.
US08007163B2	Mechanical fluid mixer system A mixer body has an interior bore and an exterior surface. The exterior surface has first and third stages and an intermediate second stage. The mixer body forms a support ring. The second stage has threads. The third stage has holes. Pins are secured to the support ring. A turbine is rotatably coupled to each pin. The disk has arcuate ends and cut away sections. A cylinder has first and third stages and an intermediate second stage. The cylinder has an input end with a large opening for receiving a pipe. The cylinder has an output end with a discharge opening. The second stage of the cylinder has threads coupled to the mixer body. The third stage of the cylinder supports the turbines and the disk. When the mixing body and cylinder are threaded together, they form a chamber.
US08007159B2	Surface illuminator and liquid crystal display having the same The invention provides a surface illuminator capable of achieving high display quality by employing an array of discrete light sources constituted by a plurality of LEDs and a liquid crystal display having the same. The surface illuminator includes an LED module which is a plurality of LEDs alternately and discretely provided along a light entrance surface and a color irregularity correcting resistor which is connected in parallel with a predetermined LED at an end of the LED module and which provides a bypass for a current supplied to the LED.
US08007156B1	Light assembly for flashlights A nonimaging light assembly for flashlights, including a light source and a lens symmetrical about an optical axis for receiving light from the light source and producing therefrom a light beam having concentrated and divergent components resulting in a high intensity core beam surrounded by a smoothly transitioning lower intensity surround beam. In a preferred embodiment utilizing a light emitting diode as the light source, the combined light beam produced by the light assembly has a substantially circular cross section.
US08007151B2	Vehicle headlight A vehicle head light includes a lighting casing; a lamp unit disposed in the lighting casing; a support member that supports the lamp unit so as to be rotatable at least in two directions; and an actuator that rotates the lamp unit with respect to the support member. The lighting casing includes a lamp housing opened on one side and a cover that closes the opening of the lamp housing. The lamp unit includes a light source and a reflector that reflects light emitted from the light source. The actuator is disposed under the lamp unit. A lower end of the lamp unit is coupled to the actuator. The actuator includes a support portion attached to the support member; and a main unit being supported by the support portion so as to be movable in a front-rear direction. The support portion includes a shaft holding portion on a lower surface thereof. The main unit includes a bearing portion on an upper surface thereof. A driving mechanism is provided in the main unit. The driving mechanism includes a connecting shaft to which the lamp unit is coupled. A guide shaft is inserted through the shaft holding portion of the support portion and the bearing portion of the main unit. The guide shaft guides the main unit when the main unit moves in the front-rear direction with respect to the support portion of the main unit.
US08007139B2	Optical illumination module The present invention relates to an optical illumination module that includes a fixed light source and a plano-convex lens. The fixed light source is a light emitting diode. The plano-convex lens is an aspheric lens with rotational symmetry, and disposed to a specific distance of an optical axis of the fixed light source. The specific distance is greater than or equal to 13.5 millimeter, and is smaller than or equal to 17.5 millimeter. The plane of the plano-convex lens is a light-beam incident plane, and a convex end is a light-beam exit plane. When the fixed light source is disposed at a coordinate origin, the convex curve of the plano-convex lens is composed of a series of points having specific coordinates. When the plano-convex lens shifts within the specific distance, a parallel light beam form the fixed light source can be refracted to achieve an effect of enhancing the uniformity of luminous brightness.
US08007137B2	Sports lighting fixture having die-cast frame in high-reflectance material An apparatus and method for a high intensity lighting fixture. In one aspect, instead of a spun aluminum bowl-shaped reflector, a die cast metal reflector frame, somewhat simulating a bowl shape, includes an inner surface with mounting structure. A high reflectance sheet or plurality of high reflectance inserts are placed onto the mounting structure to create a reflecting surface. This allows high customability of the reflecting surface and minimizes light loss.
US08007125B2	Method for changeover between mixed light colors A transition from one mixed color to another, the target color locus (Z) in a color system such as e.g. the standard chromaticity diagram (CT), is effected along a stored path (pi) from a succession of color loci which avoids undesired color mixing regions. A change between target color loci (Z) is effected from an instantaneously attained color locus (A0) by transition to an adjacent color locus in that path of the stored paths (pi) which leads as closely as possible past the instantaneous color locus (A0) and which then avoids undesired color mixing regions on the way to the notified target color locus (Z).
US08007109B2	Three-dimensional display device and displaying method using the same A three-dimensional display device includes a display panel displaying first to nth partial images along a circumference; and an n-gonal pyramid mirror including first to nth mirrors at n side surfaces, respectively, of the n-gonal pyramid mirror, wherein the first to nth mirrors reflect the first to nth partial images, respectively, and wherein each of the first to nth mirrors substantially makes a 45 degree angle with the display panel.
US08007108B2	Image processing apparatus and method of controlling image processing apparatus An image processing apparatus includes an operation device and a color vision type detector. The operation device receives a user instruction input by a user, which indicates the selection of at least one of a plurality of processing functions to be applied onto image data by the image processing apparatus. The color vision type detector determines a color vision type of the user who inputs the user instruction based on the selection of at least one of the plurality of processing functions obtainable from the user instruction.
US08007106B2	Systems for differentiating left and right eye images Methods and systems for determining whether an image is of a left eye or a right eye may be used to enhance laser eye surgery systems and techniques. Methods generally involve locating an iris center and/or pupil center on an image of the eye, locating a corneal vertex and/or at least one reflection on the image, and determining whether the image is of a left eye or a right eye, based on the location of the corneal vertex and/or reflection(s) relative to the iris center and/or pupil center. Systems include a laser emitting a beam of an ablative light energy and a computer processor having a computer program for determining whether the image is of a left eye or a right eye, based on a location of the corneal vertex and/or reflection(s) relative to the iris center and/or pupil center.
US08007093B2	Print engine for inkjet printer A print engine for an inkjet printer includes an inkjet cartridge having a cartridge body, a pagewidth printhead, a capper unit extending a length of the pagewidth printhead and housing a capping element which is movable between a capped position in engagement with the pagewidth printhead and a retracted position spaced from the pagewidth printhead, and an ink supply. The cartridge body supports the pagewidth printhead, the capper unit and the ink supply for simultaneous removal and replacement as a unitary component. The print engine further includes a cradle having a body for receiving the removable inkjet cartridge and to control the operation of the printhead for printing, the cradle having a capper drive for engaging the capper unit and drawing the capping element to the uncapped position; and a print controller board received in the cradle, the print controller board including one or more electrical terminals for engaging with corresponding electrical terminals on the inkjet cartridge. The cradle is secured to the inkjet printer to receive print media from a media input tray and to deliver printed media to a media output tray via a media feed path extending between the pagewidth printhead and the capping element. The print controller board is pivotally received in the cradle to pivot into and out of contact with the corresponding electrical contacts of the inkjet cartridge in response to the actuation of a cover assembly for covering the cradle unit.
US08007087B2	Inkjet printer having an ink cartridge unit configured to facilitate flow of ink therefrom Provided is an inkjet printer having an ink cartridge unit. The cartridge unit includes a main body defining a number of ink reservoirs. Each reservoir has a layered stack of absorbent material arranged to form a micro-capillary array for suspending ink inside said reservoir. A base of each ink storage reservoir is provided with a raised portion which surrounds an ink outlet. The raised portions are molded into the main body to separate each outlet from the base of the ink storage reservoir to facilitate a sufficient flow rate of ink from the reservoir. The cartridge unit also includes a lid assembly covering the main body to seal ink inside the ink reservoirs, as well as a printhead assembly operatively fed with ink via the ink outlets from the ink reservoirs in the main body for printing onto a printing medium.
US08007085B2	Inkjet printer having funnelled distribution to nozzle ICS An inkjet printer is provided having a plurality of nozzle integrated circuits, a support member having a plurality of longitudinally extending channels for carrying ink, and a plurality of ink distribution members via which ink is distributed from the channels of the support member to the nozzles of the nozzle integrated circuits. Each ink distribution member incorporates a laminated stack of layers, each layer having apertures for distributing ink from the channels to the nozzles of a respective one of the printhead integrated circuits. The apertures of each layer from the support member to the respective printhead integrated circuit are of successively smaller diameter.
US08007083B2	Refill unit for incrementally filling fluid container A refill unit for a fluid container is provided. The unit has a housing defining a fluid path in fluid communication with an outlet and configured to be operatively engaged with the fluid container, a fluid reservoir having an ejection port arranged in fluid communication with the fluid path inside the housing, and an ejector assembly having a piston and cylinder reservoir, said piston having a thread which engages a screw thread in an internal wall of the cylinder, the piston rotationally biased by a wound spring and the ejector assembly having a pawl-and-ratchet detent preventing the biased piston threading into the reservoir until the pawl is actuated by operative engagement of the fluid container with the housing to incrementally eject fluid from the reservoir.
US08007052B2	Rim for a spoked bicycle wheel, wheel and manufacturing method A spoked bicycle wheel is presented having at least one intraspoke zone with a reduced average wall thickness to reduce or eliminate the dynamic imbalance of the wheel resulting from localized mass increases at the valve and at a possible joint.
US08007050B2	Degradation assembly A degradation assembly comprises a rotating portion and a fixed portion. The rotating portion comprises a wear resistant tip bonded to a carbide bolster. The bolster is attached to a shaft adapted for a rotatable connection within a bore of the fixed portion. The fixed portion is adapted for a rigid connection to a driving mechanism. The fixed portion includes an O-ring slot formed within its bore and with an O-ring being disposed therein. The O-ring is at least 15 percent compressed such that the O-ring resists rotation of the shaft.
US08007046B2	Assisting passengers to sleep while sitting A method and an apparatus for helping a user rest and sleep while in an upright sitting position on a seat by providing vertical and horizontal support to the user's upper body and head. The method consists of providing a seat add-on and fitting an adjustable vest that can cling to the seat add-on at varying heights and relieve the load on the lower part of the spine, putting some of it on the armpits and some on the back ribs, and of providing a head support cushion that enables the neck to relax while sustaining the head and neck in a vertical position. The seat add-on, the vest and the cushion in combination continuously support the seated user's upper body and head vertically and horizontally, to assist the user to rest and sleep in the vertical sitting position.
US08007033B2	Truck comprising a retaining system for the cab in case of a collision A truck has a driver's cab tiltably mounted above a drive train and coupled in an articulated fashion to a bottom chassis by a bearing. The drive train is attached to the chassis, and has a restraint system for the driver's cab. In the case of a head-on collision of the truck with an obstacle at the level of the driver's cab, the restraint system serves to absorb and deflect collision forces at the driver's cab. The restraint system includes a flexible coupling element that establishes a connection, which is resistant to tensile stress counter to the direction of travel, between the driver's cab and a front fixed part of the drive train located underneath it.
US08007022B2	Front window shield for vehicle There is provided a vehicle having a simple and inexpensive structure that assists the driving sense. A front window shield 1 of a vehicle 100 is provided with a pair of marks 2 and 3 substantially horizontally aligned. The marks 2 and 3 are formed at the same height at the left and right sides of the front window shield 1. A driver perceives a virtual line L by the marks 2 and 3 on the front window shield 1, and trackings the line of sight W1 are induced to move such as to gather between the bottom end line (herein, a line of an instrument panel 6) and a virtual line L.
US08007020B2	Flexible interior component There is disclosed a vehicle console trim component. The trim component can include an articulated door with a plurality of slats, a substrate, and a flexible layer including a pattern for decoration disposed on and supported by the substrate. The flexible layer will maintain the pattern for decoration as the articulated door is cycled. The pattern for the vehicle trim component may be a photographic image. An overcoat also can be disposed on the flexible layer.
US08007018B2	One-finger gripper device The invention concerns a one-finger gripper device that comprises a pneumatic actuator (10) with a control piston (16) that is connected to a gripper jaw (19) for the movement of the latter between an active and idle position, and where the gripper jaw (19) is set up and susceptible to linear movements on a (Y) axis at right angles to the (X) axis of the control piston, the piston and the gripper jaw being connected to each other by a transmission at 90°.
US08007013B2	Fitting with adapted engaging surfaces A fitting assembly is provided with a first fitting component having a stepped wall surface; and a second fitting component radially spaced from the first fitting component when the fitting assembly is in a finger tight condition prior to pull-up. When the second fitting component is displaced into contact with the stepped wall surface during fitting pull-up, the stepped wall surface assists in separating the first fitting component from the second fitting component upon fitting disassembly.
US08007011B2	Sealed flange joint for high pressure and high purity gas channels A sealed flange joint for high pressure and/or high purity fluid channels includes a first flange with a first fluid channel and a cylindrical front cavity. The front cavity is axially delimited by a ground surface and radially by a peripheral surface. The first fluid channel passes axially through the first flange to open into the ground surface. A polymer seal ring has a radial outer surface and a radial inner surface, and is fitted into the cylindrical front cavity so that its radial outer surface engages the peripheral surface of the front cavity. A second flange is removably fixed onto the first flange, and has a second fluid channel in axial continuation of the first fluid channel. The second flange has an axially protruding cylindrical front nipple with a conical head, the second fluid channel axially opening into an end surface of the conical head. The conical head engages the radial inner surface of the seal ring to radially press the latter with its radial outer surface against the peripheral surface of the front cavity.
US08007006B2	Anti-corrosion skate guard The present invention provides a skate guard for receiving a blade of an ice skate, the skate guard comprising a pouch and a corrosion inhibitor.
US08006986B1	Multi-station voting booth with storage/utility cart A portable voting booth having multiple voting stations combined with a single utility/storage cart. The cart includes portable voting booth stations that can be deployed from the cart with privacy shields that are formed integral and can be erected instantly for privacy. Privacy booths are placed at various levels to accommodate individuals of various heights, including wheelchair bound individuals. Beneath the retractable voting stations is an area for storage of voting materials, allowing the materials to be assembled in a remote location and sealed within the utility cart for storage. The cart then can be moved to the particular locations for the voting procedure. At the voting location, the seal can be broken and the ballots accessed. Upon completion of the voting process the cart can be resealed with the cast ballots.
US08006985B2	Transporting loads A load-carrying dolly having four wheels (6, 7) adjacent the corners of its platform (1) is rendered immobile by conversion to a pallet-like condition by lowering bearers (9, 10, 11) into contact with the floor or ground (24) and then raising the platform (1) slightly to raise the wheels (6, 7) clear of the floor or ground by means of either of two pedals (25, 32), one below each end of the platform (1), with linkage (of either of two forms, not shown) to bars (23) connecting in “slave” pairs of toggle links (20, 21) by means of which the bearers are suspended through beams (33) connecting upward extensions (12, 13, 14) at the ends of the bearers (9, 10, 11), the toggle links in each pair becoming locked by mating abutments (28) coming together when the links have passed slightly beyond in-line position, the mechanical advantage of the depressed pedal (25 or 32) being amplified by that of the pairs of toggle links when passing through in-line positions.
US08006982B2	High temperature dynamic seal A high temperature dynamic seal and methods of assembly and use. The dynamic seal is provided as a rotating seal, which includes a stationary ring and rotating ring assembly, with a seal ring that is positioned between the stationary ring member and the rotating ring assembly. One or more high temperature seals create a seal between the stationary ring member and a device in which the dynamic seal is used. Similarly one or more high temperature seals create a seal between the rotating ring assembly and a rotating shaft of the device. One or more of the high temperature seals are formed from a metallic material with various cross-sectional shapes.
US08006970B2	Processing of stacks of sheets of securities into bundles and packs of bundles There is described a method for processing stacks (1) of sheets of securities, especially banknotes, into bundles (3) and bundle packs (4), said sheets each having an array of security prints printed thereon which array comprises M columns and N rows. According to this method, each stack (1) of sheets is processed into M successive bundle groups (3) of N individual bundles (3) each and these M successive bundle groups (3) are stored in M separate storage areas (11), which storage areas (11) are vertically superposed, whereby each one of the M successive bundle groups (3) is stored in a predetermined one of the M separate storage areas (11). Subsequent stacks (1) of sheets are processed, whereby each one of the M successive bundle groups (3) processed from said subsequent stacks (1) of sheets is piled in the same predetermined one of said M separate storage areas (11) as the first stack (1) of sheets. When K stacks (1) of sheets have been processed, each storage area (11) contains a complete set (4*) of N bundle packs (4) of K bundles (3) each. There is also described a bundle collating system (10) for collecting the bundles (3) processed according to the above collating method.
US08006969B2	Book production apparatus A book product apparatus includes a gathering line and a plurality of feeding devices adapted to dispense at least one signature onto the gathering line. The apparatus further includes a controller operatively connected to the plurality of feeding devices for controlling the operation of the feeding devices, wherein a comparison of two customer data sources generates instructions for the feeding devices.
US08006966B2	Glass support pin A glass support pin for supporting a glass substrate for use with a liquid crystal display device is provided. In one embodiment, the glass support pin includes a plurality of branch pins, and one or more elastic members. The plurality of branch pins is structured to have top ends. The top ends of the branch pins are spread outwardly in the radial direction. The one or more elastic members are attached to the branch pins. The glass support pin is open by pulling the top ends of the branch pins outwardly according to a longitudinal movement of the glass support pin.
US08006965B2	Vibration isolator A vibration isolator having an inner passage of a communication tube that communicates the negative pressure chamber with the valve chamber. A pipe connection part and a supply/discharge pipe communicate the valve chamber with the supply/discharge port of a switching valve on the outside of the vibration isolator. The switching valve selectively communicates the supply/discharge port to either an intake manifold as the negative pressure supply source, or an atmosphere space. The negative pressure chamber communicates with the valve chamber through the communication tube on the inner peripheral side of the outer cylinder member. Thus, either of a negative pressure and an atmospheric pressure, which is same as a pressure in the valve chamber, can be supplied into the negative pressure chamber, by supplying either of the negative pressure and the atmospheric pressure into the valve chamber through the supply/discharge pipe and the pipe connection part.
US08006949B2	Seat slide device for vehicle A seat slide device includes a handle rotatably supported in holding holes provided respectively at a pair of upper rails to rotate a radial projection portion for releasing a lock mechanism, and a bearing member having an outer edge portion disposed between the upper rail and the radial projection portion formed at the handle, a holding portion disposed between the upper rail and the outer periphery of the handle, and a cushioning portion allowing the handle to move in an axial direction. The bearing member is disposed to fit into the holding hole for supporting the handle.
US08006945B2	Bicycle support device A bicycle support device includes at least one supporting base and at least one hanging part. The hanging part is telescopically connected to the supporting base and has at least one groove located thereon. At least a part of the groove of the hanging part protrudes from the supporting base for hanging a bicycle wheel.
US08006944B2	Fixing device A fixing device for a bicycle includes a base, a bracket member, a pin and a band. When fastening of the band is loosened, the bracket member comes to be rotatable in a direction of an arrow DR20 with respect to the base, allowing adjustment of a component angle. When fastened to the pipe by the belt, the base and the bracket member are engaged with each other and held in the engaged state, so that bracket cannot be rotated in a direction of an arrow DR20 with respect to the base.
US08006942B2	Hot rail wheel bearing detection A system for detecting a moving hot bearing or wheel of a rail car is provided. The system includes a first comparator to receive input signals representative of radiation emitted by the moving hot rail car bearing or wheel, and to compare the input signals to a threshold value. The system further includes a counter for counting incidents of the input signals exceeding the threshold value and a second comparator to compare a number of incidents of the input signals exceeding the threshold value to a count threshold as an indication of detection of a hot rail car bearing or wheel.
US08006940B2	Method and apparatus for deploying an auxiliary lift foil Apparatus connecting an auxiliary lift foil, such as a flap or slat, to a main lift element. The apparatus comprises: a drop link pivotally coupled to the main lift element by a first hinge and to the auxiliary lift foil by a second hinge, wherein the drop link is substantially rigid between the first and second hinges; and a linkage mechanism pivotally coupled to the auxiliary lift foil by a third hinge which is spaced from the second hinge, and to the main lift element by as fourth hinge.The linkage mechanism comprises: a second link pivotally coupled to the airfoil by the third hinge; a third link pivotally coupled to the drop link and/or the auxiliary lift foil by a fifth hinge; and a lever pivotally coupled to the main lift element by a fourth hinge, to the second link by a sixth hinge, and to the third link by a seventh hinge.The drop link is rotated clockwise about the first hinge. In a first phase the auxiliary lift foil is rotated anticlockwise about the second hinge relative to the drop link, and in a second phase it is rotated clockwise about the second hinge relative to the drop link.
US08006935B2	Channel slide cargo handling system and method A cargo handling system and method employing a plurality of slide units and tracks. The tracks are mounted in or on a floor of a cargo area of a mobile platform, and also on a ramp of the mobile platform. The slide units slide within the tracks and enable container roll in, roll out platforms (CROPs) and 1077 flatracks to be slidably moved into and out from the cargo area. The slide units are arranged at the four corners of each CROP or 1077 flatrack and can be positively locked to a CROP or 1077 flatrack by a standard ISO twist lock assembly. The slide units eliminate the need for a K-loader and a crane to be present at the site where loading or unloading is to occur. Instead, suitable vehicles such a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), which are more readily transported to remote cites, can be used to assist in slidably loading and offloading CROPs and 1077 flatracks.
US08006932B2	Pivoting coupling system for a large dihedral empennage to the tail fuselage of an aircraft A pivoting coupling system of a large dihedral empennage to the tail fuselage of an aircraft, in which the empennage includes a right lateral box and a left lateral box arranged at a large dihedral angle in the tail fuselage of the aircraft. The pivoting coupling system including a horizontal central box joining the lateral boxes, and which includes a rear spar; and a linkage for horizontally linking the central box to a frame structure of the tail fuselage of the aircraft, which allow the empennage to rotate vertically about a horizontal linkage shaft between a negative maximum angle of incidence and a positive maximum angle of incidence in response to the actuation of an actuator which is connected to the empennage and to a structural element of the fuselage of the aircraft.
US08006930B2	Reel A reel is provided that may raise the rigidity of the hub, and suppress flange deformation that is caused by winding tension of recording tape. The reel is provided with: a cylindrical hub on which recording tape may be wound; a top flange extending integrally to the hub from a peripheral edge at one end portion of the hub; a bottom flange, including a bottom wall that has had a reel plate fixed thereto, the bottom flange being welded to a portion of the hub at the opposite end of the hub to the end of the top flange, the welding site being within the region where the reel plate is fixed.
US08006927B2	Attenuated seatbelt stopper A force limiting device for use with a safety belt retractor is provided. The safety belt retractor includes a spool and a safety belt webbing attached to and wound around the spool for payout of the webbing under the influence of forwardly directed movement of a vehicle occupant. The force limiting device comprises a fixed member, a shaft connected to the fixed member and a coupling received on the shaft and operatively connected to the spool. The coupling is configured to move along the longitudinal extent of the shaft towards the fixed member during payout of the webbing. Engagement of the coupling with the fixed member prevents further payout of the webbing. The shaft is configured to limit movement of the coupling along the shaft during payout of the webbing to control effective belt force on the vehicle occupant during a crash condition.
US08006922B2	Aerator of a plumbing fixture An aerator for a plumbing fixture is provided, especially for a washstand, water basin or tub. The plumbing fixture includes a water outlet that leads to a forward outlet end in which an aerator that is penetrated by the water is pivotally mounted via a swiveling mechanism, particularly a joint, which is removably fixed. The pivotable aerator is mounted within an outer ring that is screwed into the outlet end.
US08006921B2	Coating material cartridge For providing a coating material cartridge capable of reliably discharging air and coating material stagnated in a hydraulic fluid chamber, a coating material cartridge has a cartridge main body, a partition body, a coating material transfer path and a plurality of hydraulic fluid transfer paths. The cartridge main body is detachably attached to a coating material filling device. The partition body partitions the inner region of the cartridge main body into a coating material chamber and a hydraulic fluid chamber. The coating material transfer path communicates the coating material chamber and the outer region of the cartridge main body, and each of the hydraulic fluid transfer paths communicates the hydraulic fluid chamber and a outer region of the cartridge main body. Each of the hydraulic fluid transfer paths has a plurality of openings that opens in the hydraulic fluid chamber and the distance for each of the openings from the connection end face is different from each other.
US08006919B2	Sprinkler with dual shafts In a preferred embodiment of the present invention a sprinkler is provided, having a first shaft coupled to a drive mechanism and a grooved deflector. A second shaft is disposed within the first shaft, coupled to a water flow adjustment mechanism and an adjustment region on the top of the deflector. The first shaft transfers rotational movement from the drive mechanism to a grooved deflector on the top of the sprinkler. The second shaft rotates with the first shaft during normal operation due to a friction clutch within the sprinkler. When the user desires to adjust the water flow (i.e., the radius of the water), the friction of the clutch can be overcome by rotating the second shaft, increasing openings of flow passages within the sprinkler body. In this respect, flow adjustments can be made from the top of the sprinkler while the deflector rotates.
US08006917B2	Method and apparatus for reducing acoustic noise in a synthetic jet A synthetic jet includes a first backer structure and a first actuator coupled to the first backer structure to form a first composite unit. The synthetic jet also includes a second backer structure, and a second actuator coupled to the second backer structure to form a second composite unit. A wall member is coupled to and positioned between the first and second backer structures to form a cavity. The first composite unit has an orifice formed therethrough and the orifice is fluidically coupled to the cavity and fluidically coupled to an environment external to the cavity.
US08006915B2	Ultrasonic waterjet apparatus An ultrasonic waterjet apparatus (10) has a mobile generator module (20) and a high-pressure water hose (40) for delivering high-pressure water from the mobile generator module (20) to a hand-held gun (50) with a trigger and an ultrasonic nozzle (60). An ultrasonic generator in the mobile generator module (20) transmits high-frequency electrical pulses to a piezoelectric or magnetostrictive transducer (62) which vibrates to modulate a high-pressure waterjet flowing through the nozzle (60). The waterjet exiting the ultrasonic nozzle (60) is pulsed into mini slugs of water, each of which imparts a waterhammer pressure on a target surface. The ultrasonic waterjet apparatus (10) may be used to cut and de-burr materials, to clean and de-coat surfaces, and to break rocks. The ultrasonic waterjet apparatus (10) performs these tasks with much greater efficiency than conventional continuous-flow waterjet systems because of the repetitive waterhammer effect A nozzle with multiple exit orifices or a rotating nozzle (76) may be provided in lieu of a nozzle with a single exit orifice to render cleaning and de-coating large surfaces more efficient. A water dump valve (27) and controlling solenoid are located in the mobile generator module (20) rather than the gun (50) to make the gun lighter and more ergonomic.
US08006907B2	Card reader with locking device In accordance with the invention, in a card reader comprising a pivot arm that engages behind an inserted card, a locking element that can be displaced in the insertion direction of the card and, in a locking position, blocks a pivoting motion of the pivot arm out of the engaging pivot position, a toothed wheel which is driven by a pinion and on which the locking element eccentrically engages, and at least one stop face that cooperates with the card reader for limiting the rotation of the toothed wheel, the at least one stop face is provided on the pinion.
US08006905B2	Method of reducing noise in an optically read image using an optical collection device A system and method of reading an indicia and rejecting ambient light is disclosed. An imaging signal and an ambient signal are received by the system where the imaging signal corresponds to indicia information and a first portion of the ambient light, and the ambient signal corresponds to a second portion of the ambient light. The imaging signal and the ambient signal are mathematically manipulated to subtract the contribution of the first portion of the ambient light from the imaging signal.
US08006899B2	Entrance ticket with lighting effect A ticket having an embedded processor in a substrate for creating a synchronous lighting effect at a controlled access venue and a method for creating a lighting effect at a controlled access venue while controlling access to the venue simultaneously using a ticket that coordinates with the performance allowing a holder of the ticket to perform with the performance.
US08006897B1	Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records An automated banking machine is operated responsive to data bearing records. The machine operates using data read from user cards and causes funds to be transferred. The machine includes a housing, a card reader operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a display, a cash dispenser, a secure enclosure including a chest and a door supported on hinges. A fascia is supported by the door through planar linkages and movable from a position adjacent the door to a position away from the door. A side extension is supported by the door through a planar linkage and movable from a position adjacent the hinges to a position spaced apart from the hinges. A connecting linkage operatively connects at least one fascia linkage with the side extension linkage.
US08006895B2	Apparatus and method for providing payment service in mobile communication system An apparatus and a method for providing payment service in a mobile communication system. According to the method, when an event for processing a credit payment is detected, a first FACILITY message requesting a credit payment process is created and transmitted to a mobile communication network. Accordingly, a portable terminal can provide a credit payment service even if it does not have a communication module or chip for payment processing.
US08006894B1	Save democracy election system An election system is disclosed that is immune to rigging, costs only 5 to 20 percent of that of prior art e-voting systems, and entirely eliminates wasted voter time spent standing in line. The method used in the new system is to print each separate office or proposition on a separate playing-card size card adapted to be inserted in a separate ballot box while by means of an odometer the official reception of the voter's vote is shown to the voter by the odometer display.
US08006890B2	Friction stir processing apparatus with a vibrator An apparatus for a friction stir and a friction stir processing of the present invention suppress an occurrence of a surface defect in an area processed by the friction stir. The apparatus for the friction stir includes a tool having a columnar tip-side part, a rotating unit for rotating the tool on a central axis, a first pressing unit for pressing a tip of the tool rotated by the rotating unit against a work, a jig having a tool insertion hole into which the tip-side part of the tool is inserted so that the tip-side part of the tool is encircled around the jig, a second pressing unit for slidably pressing the jig against the work, and a press control unit for controlling the first pressing unit so that the tip-side part of the tool is gradually pulled out of the work by the first pressing unit while moving the tool and the jig relative to the work, in a state that the tool is rotated by the rotating unit and the tip of the tool has been sunk into the work to a predetermined depth by the first pressing unit.
US08006877B2	Backpack for self contained breathing apparatus A backpack assembly for a self contained breathing apparatus comprises a plurality of components positioned in housings that define a body for the backpack assembly. The body is assembled to a back frame. A pivoting and swiveling hip plate is connected to the back frame in multiple distinct positions to provide a customizable and comfortable fit for the wearer.
US08006873B2	Pressure package system A pressure package system for providing a working pressure on a fluid included in a pressure package, the system being provided with a pressure package in which a product chamber is included for holding the fluid and in which a working pressure chamber is included for keeping a propellant at the working pressure, the system being further provided with a pressure controller and a high-pressure chamber connected with the pressure controller for keeping the propellant in supply at a relatively high pressure, the pressure package system being further provided with a wall which is of elastic and/or flexible design, a first side of the wall bounding the working pressure chamber at least partly and a second side of the wall, facing away from the working pressure chamber, bounding the product chamber at least partly.
US08006871B2	Liquid-dispensing device A liquid-dispensing device includes a liquid-containing unit, a flexible tube, a nozzle, and a cam mechanism. The flexible tube is connected to the liquid-containing unit. The nozzle is connected to the flexible tube. The cam mechanism includes first and second cams, and first and second cam followers. The first and second cams are co-rotatable. Each of the first and second cam followers is driven by a respective one of the first and second cams to move to a squeezing position, where each of the first and second cam followers exerts a squeezing force on the flexible tube.
US08006862B2	Holder, system and/or method for insulating and/or for supporting a cup A holder, a system and/or a method insulate and/or support a cup. A handle assists a consumer in drinking a beverage from the cup. A cover, a liner and a spine are assembled to form the holder. The cover and the liner are attached to form a pocket for holding the spine. The handle is rigidly attached to the spine. A rigidity of the spine may support a wall of the cup. A force placed on the cup when using the handle is distributed by the spine around the wall of the cup to reduce a likelihood of failure and/or of deformation of the cup. The cover, the liner and the spine retard heat transfer to and/or from a beverage in the cup.
US08006854B2	Container A container for mounting on the neck of a bottle or other vessel having an annular abutment surface thereon, the container including a wall formed of two or more wall sections and an opening formed in the wall for receiving the neck of the vessel. The two wall sections are joined together by a frangible seal which allows the customer to open the container in a controlled manner, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the contents of the container.
US08006853B2	Closure cap and a receptacle fitted therewith A closure cap may include: a base portion that is provided with at least one dispenser orifice, and that is configured to be fastened onto a receptacle body; a lid that pivots relative to the base portion; and an opening control element configured to control opening of the lid. The opening control element may include a skirt that surrounds at least a portion of the base portion, and that is connected to the base portion via at least one elastically-deformable connection element.
US08006847B2	Chip sorting device A casino chip sorting device may comprise a transport disc, a drive, an ejector, a cam, and a blade. The drive may be operably coupled to the transport disc, for rotating the transport disc, and the transport disc may have multiple recesses for collecting individual chips. The ejector may be extendable into a recess from beneath the transport disc to move a disc that is in the recess and the cam may be selectively rotatable by the drive to push the ejector into the recess. The blade may have an upper surface positioned to receive a casino chip moved by the ejector. Additionally, a processor associated with the casino chip sorting device may be programmed to recognize a jam.
US08006828B2	Reciprocating slat conveyor with moving slats between fixed slats Movable conveyor slats (10, 10′) have side parts (14, 14′, 16, 16′) which rest on top parts (94) of bearings (92). The bearings (92) have a generally U-shaped cross section and they fit on wings (72, 74) which extend outwardly and upwardly from the sides of a fixed conveyor slat (12). The movable slats (10, 10′) have a web (22, 24) and lower flange portions (26, 28) which with the side parts (14, 16) form laterally outwardly opening channels. The wings (72, 74) and the bearings (92) are received within the channel spaces.
US08006815B2	Parking brake assembly for railway vehicle brake system A parking brake assembly for a railway car includes a ratchet mounted for rotation on a threaded piston rod of a brake actuator and a holding pawl engageable with the ratchet for maintaining a push rod of the parking brake assembly to apply braking force when the air pressure is lost in the brake pipe and releasing the push rod to accordingly release the braking force when the supply of air pressure in the brake pipe is restored. An operating lever and a cylinder connected thereto are provided for selectively rotating the holding pawl. Valve is provided for supplying air pressure to and evacuating it from the cylinder. Release mechanism is provided for manually releasing the braking force. The parking brake assembly is employed with either truck-mounted or carbody-mounted braking system.
US08006801B2	Noise damper for a compressed air device A noise damper for a compressed air device includes a tubular housing part provided with an air inlet and an inserted insulating material, in particular, an inserted knitted fabric roll. The air inlet is embodied in the envelope of the tubular housing part such that the supplied air tangentially flows through the insulating material or the knitted fabric roll, is radially deviated inside the tubular housing part, and axially flows out from at least one end of the tubular housing part.
US08006798B2	Vehicle having a shift lever on a handlebar thereof A vehicle (10) has a frame (12), at least two wheels (14, 16), a straddle seat (28), a handlebar (18) having first (20) and second (22) handles, an engine (30), a semi-automatic transmission (32), and a housing (24) disposed adjacent the first handle. A shift lever (108) is pivotally connected to the housing. At least a portion of the shift lever extends away from the handle side of the housing towards an end of the first handle and is disposed at least in part vertically below the first handle. The shift lever has rear (140) and front surfaces (142). The shift lever is movable to an up-shift position by pressing one of the front and rear surfaces, is movable to a down-shift position by pressing a remaining one of the front and rear surfaces, and is biased towards a rest position intermediate the up-shift and down-shift positions. The shift lever is operatively connected to the semi-automatic transmission.
US08006794B2	Kinetic energy storage device A kinetic energy storage device includes first and second counter-rotating variable flywheels coupled to a differential. A control mechanism coupled to both flywheels allows the moment of inertia of each flywheel to be adjusted so that the flywheels, differentia, and control mechanism operate as a true infinitely variable transmission. The differential includes an output to allow kinetic energy to be extracted from and added to the device. The counter-rotating flywheels provide stability and controllability making the device suitable for use with short duty-cycle vehicle motivation. Also disclosed is a vehicle drive train configured to be driven by said kinetic energy storage device and a fixture for providing initial kinetic energy to the device.
US08006791B2	Air routing structure for a motorcycle, and motorcycle including same An intake air passage, formed through a motorcycle body frame, reduces changes in pressure within an air routing duct member due to opening and closing of a throttle, and also reduces pipe resonance of the air routing duct member. The air routing duct member extends longitudinally from the intake air passage and directs fresh air to another air passage. The air routing duct member includes openings that communicate with hollow sections provided in a portion of an adjacent support structure, such as an instrumentation support member. When the throttle is opened rapidly, air from the hollow sections is temporarily supplied to the air routing duct member, reducing changes in internal air pressure in the air routing duct member due to throttle operation. Resonance chambers are formed above the air routing duct member, and communicate through communication pipes with a space within the air routing duct member to reduce duct pipe resonance.
US08006780B2	Method of attachment of a towing anchor to an iceberg A drilling bit for penetrating an iceberg a predetermined distance to establish an anchor point for towing the iceberg to a predetermined location. The drilling bit has three sections for achieving its goal. It has a cutting head, a torque transmission body and a driving end for coupling to a power-twisting device which energizes the bit. The bit has separate passageways therein to permit the bit to remove water and ice produced by the cutting head during a drilling operation. The drill has a passageway for circulating liquid nitrogen therein to cause the water remaining in the hole to freeze to the drill bit solidly into the iceberg. The drill bit is also provided with a heating coil resistor to melt the area where the bit is held captive by the frozen ice.
US08006779B2	Pressure cycle operated perforating firing head Pressure cycle operated apparatus and methods. A method of actuating a firing head includes the steps of: reciprocably displacing an actuator piston of the firing head, the displacing step including the piston being alternately pressure balanced and unbalanced; and igniting a combustible material in response to the piston displacing step. A method of generating electricity includes: reciprocably displacing a piston, the displacing step including the piston being alternately pressure balanced and unbalanced; and generating electricity in response to the piston displacing step. A firing head includes an actuator piston separating at least two chambers; a check valve which permits one-way flow between the chambers; a flow restrictor which restricts flow between the chambers; a biasing device which biases the piston toward one of the chambers; and a firing pin releasing device which releases a firing pin in response to displacement of the piston.
US08006777B2	Hand-held power tool A hand-held power tool for driving a cutting or grinding working tool (11) includes a running gear (13) having a roller (15) and a support section (14) for supporting the roller (15), and a locking device (20) for locking the roller (15) against rotation relative to the support section (14).
US08006771B2	Methods for expanding tubular strings and isolating subterranean zones Methods relate to tubulars that may be part of a tubular string for isolating one or more zones within a wellbore. In one embodiment, the tubular string includes a first expandable zone isolation unit disposed on a first side of a zone to be isolated, a second expandable zone isolation unit disposed on a second side of the zone to be isolated, and a perforated tubular disposed in fluid communication with a producing zone. The tubular string may be expanded using an expansion assembly having a first expander for expanding the first and second expandable zone isolation units and a second expander for expanding the at least one perforated tubular. Tags or markers along the tubular string may indicate locations where expansion is desired such that connections or connectors between joints are not expanded.
US08006768B2	System and method for controlling a downhole actuator A technique is provided for utilizing a hydraulic fluid metering control module in cooperation with a downhole component. The downhole component is shifted via hydraulic fluid delivered through first and/or second control lines to an actuator of the downhole component. The hydraulic fluid metering control module works in cooperation with the actuator and the control lines to enable shifting of the actuator according to a controlled, incremental process.
US08006763B2	Method and system for installing subsea insulation Provided herein is a system and method for installing subsea insulation on flowlines, connectors and other subsea equipment by a remotely operated vehicle. This system provides a mold designed and built to suit the parameters of the subsea item to be insulated. The mold is installed around the subsea item to be insulated and then injected with a liquid solution of insulation material. The liquid solution is then allowed to solidify, forming a gel molded insulation.
US08006758B2	Waste material processing for oil recovery An enhanced oil recovery method and apparatus for thermal processing of polymer-based waste to produce organic and inorganic processed materials. The organic and inorganic processed materials are injected as an injection stream into the ground to liberate ground oil. The liberated ground oil is withdrawn from the ground. The injection stream interacts with the ground oil to form a new oil and the new oil including the ground oil is withdrawn from the ground. Thermal processing is done with pyrolysis of waste tires.
US08006750B2	Method for sealing heat exchanger tubes The present invention comprises a heat exchanger and method for sealing a heat exchanger tube to a header of the heat exchanger. The method comprises melt-bonding the tube to a header of the heat exchanger to form a bond and sealing the bond with a sealant material to form a seal.
US08006738B2	Window up-and-down-winding-type shielding apparatus for conveyance A window up-and-down-winding-type shielding apparatus for a conveyance includes: a pair of guide rails that are parallel to each other and that extend in an up-and-down direction; a moving member that is connected to a lower end of a shielding member and that can be moved in the up-and-down direction along the guide rails; a winding mechanism that has a rotation section for retractably winding the shielding member; a biasing force application device that applies a biasing force to the rotation section of the winding mechanism in a direction along which the shielding member is wound; a motion conversion mechanism that converts the movement of the moving member in up-and-down direction along the guide rails to a rotational motion; and an axis member that is coordinated with the motion conversion mechanism to have a rotational motion in accordance with the up-and-down movement of the moving member. The axis member is connected to a mechanism for switching a direction along which the rotative force is transmitted.
US08006734B2	System and method for advancing thermoplastic adhesive segment dispensing tape and applying adhesive segments thereby An adhesive segment applicator apparatus is provided for use with an adhesive segment laden carrier release tape. The adhesive segment applicator has an adhesive dispensing wheel upon which a roll of adhesive segment carrier release tape is mounted and a take-up core system that prevents the adhesive segment-laden carrier release tape from becoming loose or pulling away from the adhesive segment applicator apparatus when an adhesive segment is dispensed, in order easily to dispense an adhesive segment to a surface.
US08006728B2	Centrifugal wheel A centrifugal wheel apparatus for a vehicle having a plurality of pivoting elements attachable to an interior of a vehicle wheel that, when subjected to centripetal force, pivot away from the vehicle wheel and toward a pneumatic tire attached to the vehicle wheel to reshape the pneumatic tire into a dome thereby decreasing surface contact between the vehicle and a surface so that the vehicle may travel with less resistance and increased economy.
US08006727B1	Protective cover/shield for woodworking equipment A hood assembly for woodworking equipment, the hood assembly having a main frame member, at least one secondary frame member, a hood member, and first and second mounting members. Each secondary frame member is supported relative to the main frame member. The hood member is supported by the main frame member and the at least one secondary frame member. The main frame member is supported by the first and second mounting members. The main frame member and the at least one secondary frame member support the hood member such that the hood member extends over at least a portion of the woodworking equipment.
US08006725B2	Log splittter A log splitter having a bed for accepting a log. The bed has an operating length between first and second components, with the former a wedge. The log splitter can be placed in: (a) a first operative state wherein the bed has a first operating length; and (b) a second operative state wherein the bed has a second operating length. With the log splitter in the first operative state, the wedge is movable: (a) from a first starting position in a first lengthwise direction to effect splitting of a log; and (b) thereafter, oppositely to the first lengthwise direction back into the first starting position. In the second operative state, the wedge is movable: (a) from a second starting position to effect splitting; and (b) thereafter, back into the second starting position. The log splitter further has an operating assembly to move the first component.
US08006719B2	Electrohydraulic valve having a solenoid actuator plunger with an armature and a bearing A solenoid operated valve has a valve body with a plurality of ports and a spool slideable within the valve body to interconnect the ports in different combinations. An actuator drives the spool into several operating positions. The actuator has a solenoid assembly with an armature that moves within a bore in response to an electromagnetic field. A push member projects from the armature and has a bearing secured thereto. The bearing has a cage that retains a plurality of rollable elements in slots separated by walls that are resilient enabling the rollable elements to be forced into the slots during assembly and thereafter be captured in the cage when the walls return to their original positions. A latch on the cage engages the push member to affix the bearing in place.
US08006718B2	Electric spool valve A sleeve has an input port, an output port, an insertion hole, and only one discharge port. A spool is axially slidable through the insertion hole to communicate among the input port, the output port, and the discharge port. An electric actuator is provided to one end of the sleeve and has a variable volume chamber, which communicates with the discharge port through an axial through hole and a spool breathing hole in the spool. The spool has a communication through hole to lead fluid from the output port to the discharge port through the axial through hole. A passage partition member is in the axial through hole to define an in-spool breathing passage communicating with the spool breathing hole.
US08006717B2	Injection valve of high pressure homogenizer and injection valve unit of the same A high pressure homogenizer segmentalizes material made of minute solid or the like by passing suspension liquid including the material to a small diameter orifice at high speed under high pressure. An injection valve of the high pressure homogenizer includes: a fixed member having a material introducing passage therein; and a movable member disposed rotatably, swingably, or pulsatingly opposite to the fixed member in an axial direction of the fixed member. The orifice of the injection valve is made of a fine gap in a radial direction disposed between an end face of the fixed member facing an end of the material introducing passage and an end face of the movable member disposed at an end of the movable member opposed to the fixed member. The orifice communicates with a material processing passage via a ring-shaped collision wall.
US08006711B2	Trekking pole clamp and methods A clamp apparatus that includes a base portion and an adjustable clamping lever. The base portion defines an adjustable size aperture. The adjustable clamping lever is mounted to the base portion and is movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. The adjustable clamping lever has a length that is adjustable to clamp the base portion to elongate members having a cross-section. The adjustable clamping lever may include at least two link members. One of the link members may have an adjustable length.
US08006707B2	Rotating dial sifter Described herein are containers having a bottom portion, a bottom sifter, a dial sifter, and a removable cover having pins. A bottom sifter and a dial sifter are rotatably engaged, and both have at least one sifting hole for sifting materials with a powder-like consistency. Either the surface of the bottom sifter facing the dial sifter or the surface of the dial sifter facing the bottom sifter may have at least one raised portion, and the remaining surface may have at least one recessed depression. The dial sifter may have one or more cavities to engage the pins in the cover, thereby rotating the dial with the rotation of the cover.
US08006702B2	Selective photocoagulation A method of scanning a laser beam across a set of cells includes during a first interval, scanning a laser beam across a set of cells; and during a second interval, deflecting the laser beam away from the set of cells. The first interval is selected to cause microcavitation in at least a portion of the cells from the set of cells.
US08006700B2	Soft tissue repair system A medical fastener (18), preferably bioabsorbable, is used for repairing torn soft tissue, particularly meniscal tissue (16). The fastener (18) can have an enlarged head (22) at the proximate end to engage meniscal tissue (16) adjacent to a tear (14), and a pointed distal tip (21) at the other end to ease insertion of the fastener (18) into the meniscus (16). The shank (20) of the fastener (18) bridges across the tear (14). Opposite ends of the shank (20) are secured in the meniscal tissue (16) by a medical adhesive, preferably bioabsorbable, and preferably at locations remote from the tear (14) so as not to interfere with healing of the tear (14). The fastener (18) can have a blind bore (24) opening through the head (22) of the fastener (18) and extending through the shank (20) to a location close to the tip (21) and generally radial holes (26) communicating between the bore (24) and the exterior of the shank (20). The medical adhesive can be injected through the bore (24) for passage outward through the holes (26).
US08006697B2	Respiratory probe The invention concerns a respiratory tube (2) enclosed, at least over the major part of its length, in an inflatable flexible protective sheath (6) for isolating, from said flexible tube, the mucous membranes of the patient's airways. Further, the protective sheath (6) enables a patient to be ventilated with a breathing mixture.
US08006679B2	Two-track system for dual cam compound bow The present invention comprises a two-track cam assembly wherein the cam assembly has a bowstring component for housing the bowstring and a power cable component that allows for the take up and let out of the power cable on opposing ends of the power cable component, effectively creating a two-track cam assembly. The efficiency rating of the device achieves 95.8%. The cam assembly can come in a unitary or modular form and further each component (i.e. the bowstring or power cable component) can be in a circular or non-circular form.
US08006676B2	Control device for engine An engine comprises an intake control valve disposed in an intake passage at an upstream side of an intake valve in each cylinder for individually opening/closing the intake passage, an actuator for opening/closing the intake control valve, and a control device for controlling an operation of the actuator, wherein the control device controls the actuator to delay opening of the intake control valve in relation to opening of the intake valve, thus performing the supercharge. Supercharge correction is further performed for correcting operating timing of the actuator so that unbalance in a supercharge air quantity between the cylinders in the engine is suppressed.
US08006673B2	Fuel injection pump A low-pressure pump portion pumps fuel from a fuel tank. A pressure regulating valve controls pressure of fuel discharged from the low-pressure pump portion. A high-pressure pump portion pressurizes the discharged fuel. A valve cover has a mounting portion mounted with the pressure regulating valve. A camshaft moves a movable member to pressurize fuel in a high-pressure pump chamber of a cylinder so as to press-feed the fuel from the high-pressure pump portion. The low-pressure pump portion includes a rotatable member, which is rotatable integrally with the camshaft, and a pump cover, which accommodates the rotatable member. The pump cover is fixed to the pump housing. The valve cover is a separate component from the pump housing and the pump cover.
US08006661B2	Bridge and pivot foot arrangement for operating engine cylinder valves An internal combustion engine has one or more engine cylinders (12) within which fuel is combusted and a pair of cylinder valves (14, 16) spring-biased (22, 24) closed but open in unison to place the respective cylinder in flow communication with one of an intake and an exhaust. A bridge (34) bridges ends of the pair external to the cylinder and has a spherically concave depression (42) in a face that is opposite a face that bears against the ends of the pair. The depression is located intermediate locations at which the ends of the pair bear against the bridge. A pivot foot (44) has a spherically convex surface (46) seated with substantial conformity in the depression and a flat surface (48) opposite the spherically convex surface. The flat surface of the pivot foot abuts a flat surface (50) of a rocker (30) that when rocked acts through the pivot foot and bridge to open the respective pair of valves.
US08006659B2	Internal combustion engine with variable valve mechanism An internal combustion engine including a variable valve mechanism that can avoid an unnecessary friction increase while preventing a hydraulic lash adjuster from pumping up. When a first engine speed is a critical rotation speed at which the inertia force of the variable valve mechanism exceeds the maximum load on a lost motion spring and a second engine speed is a critical rotation speed at which the inertia force of a valve and rocker arm exceeds the maximum load on a valve spring, the maximum loads are set such that the first engine speed is lower than the second engine speed.
US08006649B2	Animal control system having correction monitor A receiver for an animal control system having a correction monitor which indicates that the animal has attempted to challenge the system, as determined by the occurrence of one or more correction events within a specified period of time. A correction event occurs when a stimulus is applied to the animal. The stimulus may be an audible alert, or may be an electrical shock. The correction monitor is operative to monitor correction events and to provide an indication that an event has occurred. In one embodiment, the correction event can be signaled to a user at the receiver by use of an LED or other indicator or display which is latched on for a defined period of time. In another embodiment, the correction event can be signaled to a user at a central location, such as by an indicator or display in the animal owner's house. The correction event may also be signaled remotely via a communications path or network, and displayed in any suitable manner at one or more remote locations. The time of correction events and location information can be provided in association with the event indication.
US08006648B1	Power-actuated paw cleaning device and associated method A power-actuated animal paw cleaning device including an elongated handle having an anchor rod statically coupled to a distal end thereof, a casing pivotally mated to the anchor rod such that the casing is freely pivotal thereabout while the handle and anchor rod remain stationary, a splash guard pivotally coupled to the anchor rod and adjoined to an interior surface of the casing respectively, and a paw cleaning mechanism attached to the casing and the handle respectively. Such a paw cleaning mechanism is preferably provided with a brush head rotatably situated within the casing. In one embodiment, the present invention may further include a reservoir containing a liquid cleaning solution therein. Such a liquid cleaning solution may be directly deposited onto a paw of the animal prior to or during cleaning procedures for loosening debris, for example.
US08006647B2	Grooming tool An animal grooming tool. The animal grooming tool comprises a handle having a proximal end, a distal end and a gripping portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The handle delimits an internal channel disposed therein. The tool also comprises a brush head integrally attached to the distal end and extending therefrom, the brush head further delimiting the internal channel disposed therein. The brush head has a top wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a plurality of openings defined therethrough and communicating with the channel. The tool further comprises a stabilizer inserted into and extending within the channel. The stabilizer has an open first end, a closed second end and a body disposed between the open first end and the closed second end. The body has a plurality of apertures defined therethrough and aligned with the openings of the bottom wall. During operation, fluid discharges through the open first end flows through the plurality of apertures and out of the plurality of openings and onto the animal.
US08006643B2	Robotic pet-sitter system A robotic pet-sitter system comprises a control system and a robotic body, the control system used to wireless launch control instruction signals; a wireless receiver module is defined in the robotic body, used to receive control instruction signals and to process the control instruction signals into control signals, the robotic body further comprises a driving system and a feeding module, the driving system used to drive the robotic body moving according to the control signals, the feeding module used to open the feeding box placed with pet food according to the control signals. The local PC communicates with a remote PC through Internet, and the remote PC long-distance controls the robotic body and monitors pet through Internet. The robotic pet-sitter system of the present invention can care for and monitor the pet when the owner is not at home.
US08006638B2	Analytic substrate coating apparatus and method An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production.
US08006634B2	Whistle An object of the present invention is to provide a whistle which has a resonance frequency shifted to the low-frequency side and a pleasant tone while retaining a compact size and light weight. In order to attain this object, a whistle comprises a mouthpiece portion, inside which an air passageway is formed and in which an air opening is opened, and a body portion, in which a connected resonance chamber that is connected to the air passageway is formed; the connected resonance chamber comprises a first resonance chamber, a second resonance chamber in which a sound-emitting opening is opened, and an orifice connecting the first resonance chamber and the second resonance chamber.
US08006633B2	Embroidered electrode An embroidered electrode (10) consists of embroidered elements (12, 13, 14) of electrically conductive thread sewn on a backing material (11). Within a given element the orientation of stitching is selected to be parallel to the direction in which the element extends.
US08006626B2	System and method for cooling a battery A system is provided for cooling an energy storage system of a hybrid electric vehicle. The energy storage system includes at least one energy storage device. The system includes an inlet positioned on the outer surface of the vehicle above the platform. More particularly, the system includes a cooling fluid duct in flow communication with the inlet and the at least one energy storage device. Additionally, the system includes a blower powered by a respective motor and positioned within the to draw cooling fluid into the inlet and through the cooling fluid duct to pass the cooling fluid over or through the at least one energy storage device and into a common vented area of the vehicle.
US08006612B2	Hot drink maker A hot drink maker is provided. The hot drink maker includes a heating device for making various hot drinks. The heating device can be set in advance with a desired temperature and time for making a hot drink so that the heating device heats water to the desired temperature and pumps the heated water into a steeping space in which a bag containing a raw material of the hot drink is placed. When the set time is up, a cam is driven to rotate, thereby pushing a pushing rod upward. Consequently, a seesaw element resiliently engaged with a plug rod at an end of an outlet of a steeping chamber is tilted so as to discharge a finished hot drink prepared by steeping into an adjacent pitcher along the lowered plug rod, and thus the hot drink is made conveniently.
US08006597B2	Rotary trimmer having multiple rolling blades A rotary trimmer having multiple rolling blades is provided with a knob for being rotated to drive a blade holder in a blade holder recess to rotate so as to shift the rolling blades. The blade holder recess and the blade holder are mutually positioned by spring elements and positioning recesses. Besides, the knob can be retained from rotating by a latch.
US08006595B2	Apparatus and method for detecting dangerous conditions in power equipment Woodworking machines are disclosed having electrically conductive cutting tools adapted to cut workpieces. The machines include a contact detection system capacitively coupled to the cutting tool, and adapted to detect contact between a person and the cutting tool. The machines also include a reaction system configured to cause one or more predetermined actions to take place upon detection of contact between a person and the cutting tool by the contact detection system.
US08006589B2	Engine flywheel In a flywheel in which narrow portions to be engaged with a coil spring included in the flywheel are formed of recessed portions made by recessing the surface of a flywheel cover, the portions of a sensor plate welded to the front cover, which confront with the recessed portions are made more fragile than adjacent portions of the sensor plate. With this configuration, when the front cover is deformed, stress applied to welded portions adjacent to the recessed portions can be suppressed since the fragile portions are easily deformed. Accordingly, even if the recessed portions are formed to the surface of a flywheel cover, stress can be prevented from being concentrated on the coupling portions of the flywheel cover and the sensor plate.
US08006584B2	Shifter assembly including bezel lock and release mechanism A shifter assembly includes a base. A light box is disposed about the base. The shifter assembly also includes a ratchet system for adjusting the light box relative to the base.
US08006577B2	Method and apparatus for testing for the presence of excess drivers in a surgical cartridge A testing method and apparatus for determining whether surgical cartridges have excess drivers. A blade is disposed in the slots of the cartridge and displaced while it contacts the floor of the slot. If an excess driver is encountered, the blade is displaced away from the floor and this movement is detected, preferably by an electronic sensor. The apparatus includes a base plate to which a carriage is mounted, either directly or through other structural members. The carriage is configured to slide along a pair of parallel shafts, and is driven by a pneumatic ram or other linear prime mover. A tooling plate is moveably mounted to the carriage, and the blade is mounted to the tooling plate. Movement by the blade due to excess drivers results in movement by the tooling plate relative to the carriage, which is detected and recorded, such as by a computer.
US08006570B2	Non-invasive flow measurement An elastomeric acoustic coupler formed by molding a thermoplastic or silicone rubber into a recess of a surgical cassette housing. The coupling has a raised pad to aid in the removal of all air between the transducer and the fluid conduit, and to provide an efficient transmission of an ultrasound signal into the fluid conduit.
US08006553B2	Semiconductor sensor having heater on insulation film and manufacturing method of the same A sensor includes: a silicon substrate having a hollow portion, which is arranged on a backside of the substrate; an insulation film disposed on a front side of the substrate and covering the hollow portion; a heater disposed on the insulation film, made of a semiconductor layer, and configured to generate heat; and an anti-stripping film for protecting the insulation film from being removed from the silicon substrate. The silicon substrate, the insulation film and the semiconductor layer provide a SOI substrate. The hollow portion has a sidewall and a bottom. The anti-stripping film covers at least a boundary between the sidewall and the bottom of the hollow portion.
US08006544B2	Apparatus and methods for testing performance of a material for use in a jet engine An apparatus for testing failure of a material used in a jet engine, and more particularly to an apparatus that uses one or more model jet engine components made from a material used in a full-size jet engine and desired to be tested. The apparatus permits easy removal and disassembly of a jet engine mounted thereon as well as real-time measurements of run-time parameters. The methods and apparatus provide for predicting and analysing failure by a number of fatigue-related mechanisms including creep, fatigue, crack growth, foreign object damage, fretting, erosion, and stress corrosion.
US08006542B2	Method for contaminant detection using an odor marker The present invention is a method and apparatus for contaminant detection of body parts, such as hands, and or their coverings, such as clean room suits or gloves, and small objects. Particularly, the method and apparatus involve collecting air samples containing aerosolized contaminate particles from the objects and analyzing the sample for presence of a contaminate. Aerosol lab-on-a-chip and/or electronic nose devices are utilized for the detection of contaminant particles.
US08006540B2	Automatic solid-phase microextraction sampling apparatus An automatic solid-phase microextraction (SPME) sampling apparatus having a mobile sampler arm with a holder for a probe carrying a fiber 9 and an intermediate bracket for transferring the probe between a probe storage tray and the gas chromatograph injector. In the various probe handling stages, the probes are collected by a magnetic member attached to the end of the plunger in the holder, at the free end of the holder's body and at the lower end of the block for guiding the probe needle. The magnetic member interacts with a ferromagnetic connector attached to one end of the fiber and with a ferromagnetic flange attached to the end of the needle containing the fiber in order to place the probe on the transfer bracket or remove it therefrom. The apparatus can perform analyses on fibers that have already been exposed, extract analytes from samples, and subsequently transfer them for desorption in the gas chromatograph in a fully automatic way.
US08006533B2	Flanged housing member, forming method and forming device A flanged housing member is formed using a forming method and a forming device from a forming material having a pre-flanged forming portion 2 is disposed at one end of a trunk portion 1. The entire external surface of the flanged housing member can be ironed with a sufficient degree of precision without mechanical machining. The forming material is held on one of a first die having an external forming surface and a second die having an internal forming surface. A sizing process is performed to at least form an internal surface of the trunk portion using the first and second dies. The pre-flanged forming portion is sandwiched and pressed between the first die and a flange-forming die to form a flange portion on the end of the trunk portion.
US08006527B2	Tamper inhibiting device for use with a lock A tamper inhibiting device is provided for adapting to a lock for a door. The lock has a housing configured to attach to the door. The lock also has a locking component being receivable in the housing. The housing has a lip extending from an edge of the housing. The tamper inhibiting device includes a first portion being substantially planar and having a first edge and a second opposing edge between two distal ends. The first portion has an elongate opening between the first and second distal ends. The tamper inhibiting device also includes a second portion being substantially planar and extending substantially perpendicular to the first portion from the first edge of the first portion. The opening is adjacent the first edge of the first portion such that the lip of the housing juxtaposes the second portion when the tamper inhibiting device attaches to the lock.
US08006524B2	Optical disk security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism Systems and apparatuses for a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism are disclosed.
US08006515B2	Absorption refrigerator Absorption refrigerator comprising; a cabinet having outer walls (1, 2, 4) and at least one door (3) which together encase at least one storage compartment (5) and which comprise a heat insulation material (2a, 3a, 11); and an absorption refrigerating system comprising a boiler (6), a water separator (7), a condenser (8), an evaporator (9) and an absorber (10), wherein said boiler, water separator, condenser and absorber are arranged outside said storage compartment. A channel (16) having an inlet (14) and an outlet (15) for conducting air through said channel is formed in an insulation (11) material comprised in one (4) of said outer walls. A ventilator (17) arranged to create a forced airflow in said channel. At least one of said absorber, condenser and water separator is arranged between said inlet and outlet in said channel.
US08006512B2	Air conditioner A ceiling embedded type air conditioner that reduces short circuits without increasing drafts due to air currents blown out from outlets includes a casing and a fan. The casing includes a casing lower part formed by an alternating sequence of four panel side parts and four panel corner parts. The casing further includes four main outlet passageways along the panel side parts, auxiliary outlet passageways in the three panel corner parts and an inlet that is surrounded by all of the panel side parts. The auxiliary outlet passageways are formed so that the spacing between each auxiliary outlet passageways and a corresponding adjacent main outlet passageways satisfies a prescribed dimensional relationship.
US08006490B2	Hydraulic control device A hydraulic control device according to the invention is of load-sensing design and serves to actuate a first hydraulic load and a second hydraulic load. Also provided are a first control valve for actuating the first hydraulic load and a second control valve for actuating the second hydraulic load. A first load signal can be measured on the basis of a load pressure with which the first hydraulic load is acted on, and a second load signal can be measured on the basis of a load pressure with which the second hydraulic load is acted on. Pressure medium from a pressure medium source can be supplied in parallel to the first control valve and to the second control valve. A load signal path can, in order to actuate an adjusting element which is assigned to the pressure medium source, be acted on with a highest presently measured load signal. A limiting device allows the second load signal to be limited to a predefined signal limit value. A switching means can be actuated by means of the second load signal such that, at the latest when the second load signal reaches the signal limit value, the signal conveyed on the load signal path is limited by the limiting device.
US08006487B2	Exhaust system for an internal combustion engine The present invention relates to an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine, in particular in a motor vehicle, comprising an exhaust line in which an exhaust treatment device, in particular an oxidation catalyst or a particulate filter is arranged for treating the exhaust gases coming from the internal combustion engine. It is essential to this invention that a device for heating the exhaust gases in the exhaust line is arranged upstream from the exhaust treatment device and is connected to a fuel supply and an air supply, the latter producing primary air and secondary air, and the device has a pre-oxidation zone a downstream post-oxidation zone, such that the pre-oxidation zone is connected to the fuel supply for its supply of liquid fuel and is connected to the air supply for its supply of primary air, while the post-oxidation zone is connected to the air supply for its supply of secondary air.
US08006486B2	Method for regenerating particulate filter A method for forced regeneration of a catalytic regenerative particulate filter is disclosed. An oxidation catalyst is arranged in front of the particulate filter incorporated in the exhaust pipe. When the exhaust temperature measured between the oxidation catalyst and the filter is lower than a first preset temperature and is equal or more than a second preset temperature lower than the first preset temperature, post injection is added at non-ignition timing following the main injection of the fuel near the compression upper dead center to conduct fuel addition. When the exhaust temperature exceeds the first preset temperature, the post injection is stopped and fuel is directly injected into the exhaust pipe upstream of the oxidation catalyst to conduct the fuel addition. Thus, the particulate filter can be regenerated more efficiently and in shorter time.
US08006481B2	Method and apparatus to selectively reduce NOx in an exhaust gas feedstream A method and apparatus are described to selectively reduce NOx emissions of an internal combustion engine. An exhaust aftertreatment system includes an injection device operative to dispense a hydrocarbon reductant upstream of a silver-alumina catalytic reactor device. A control system determines a NOx concentration and hydrocarbon/NOx ratio based upon selected parameters of the exhaust gas feedstream and dispenses hydrocarbon reductant during lean engine operation. Included is a method to control elements of the feedstream during lean operation. The hydrocarbon reductant may include engine fuel.
US08006477B2	Re-heat combustor for a gas turbine engine A turbine engine includes a turbine section having a first turbine portion and a second turbine portion arranged along a central axis. A re-heat combustor is arranged between the first and second turbine portions. The re-heat combustor includes a combustion duct having a curvilinear flow portion. The curvilinear flow portion provides an increased residence time of combustion products passing through the re-heat combustor.
US08006476B2	Device on a textile machine, especially a spinning preparation machine, for cooling heat-emitting electrical components In a device on a textile machine, for cooling heat-emitting electrical components, for example electrical switching devices and/or switch cabinets, the heat-emitting components are cooled by an air stream. In order to provide a device that ensures the necessary cooling in a structurally simple way and is economical and low-maintenance, at least one partial air stream of the supply air to the machine is guidable towards the heat-emitting components and the supply air is able to absorb heat from the components and subsequently flow via outlet through components of the textile machine.
US08006474B2	Pond cleaning implement An improvement implement for cleaning ponds and the like includes features which facilitate multi-functional applications. The implement includes an open frame having a forward section with opposing side portions, a rearward section, an upper surface, a lower surface, and an inner surface. A plurality of tines extend downwardly from the lower surface of the forward portion of the frame. A net has a bottom defining a length and a periphery. A structure is provided for attaching the periphery of the net to the open frame such that the bottom of the net may be oriented above or below the plane of the frame without interfering with the tines. A handle attached to the rearward section of the flame.
US08006470B2	Crop harvester having metal conditioner rolls with herringbone rib pattern The conditioning rolls of a crop harvester have intermeshing metal ribs arranged in a herringbone pattern, each rib comprising a pair of end-to-end segments that converge spirally from opposite ends of the roll to a centermost apex. Alternative embodiments provide a single pair of metal herringbone rolls, two pairs of metal herringbone rolls, or a front pair of metal herringbone rolls and a rear pair of compressible surface herringbone rolls.
US08006464B2	Beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage filling material, having an apparatus for exchanging operating units disposed at rotating container handling machines An apparatus for exchanging operating units disposed at rotating container handling machines, particularly upper handling components for varying the filling program, the cleaning program, and/or the closing program, wherein units are removed and replacement units are mounted in place of the removed units, it being proposed that each upper operating head (for example, filling element) {4} is associated with a plurality of replacement units {18, 19, 20} and these replacement units can be attached during a replacement at all operating heads {4} at the same time and/or exchanged at the same time and/or can be brought into the operative position with/connected to these operating heads {4}. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
US08006451B2	Building system and method of constructing a multi-walled structure A building system including a plurality of supports structured to be vertically disposed in an underlying surface in spaced apart relation from one another, and a plurality of support headers removably disposed on an exposed end of each of the supports. Each support header includes a mounting hub that removably engages the exposed end of the support. A span element is further provided and extends between adjacent supports, each span element including a lock element that matingly engages a corresponding engagement element at the supports so as to removably secure the span element in position. A reinforcement panel formed of a stiff, open grid configuration is suspended from the span element along with an application panels. The application panel includes a plurality of apertures defined therein to define an open mesh, and a quantity of unhardened concrete is applied to the application panel in order to substantially cover the application panel, the reinforcement panel and the supports, thereby defining a wall upon hardening.
US08006434B2	Adjustable garden stake A stake for insertion in soil to support an item such as a plant. The stake includes primary and secondary telescoping shafts and a foot adjustably secured to the primary shaft. The primary shaft has an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured for insertion into the soil at a first location. The foot has a supporting protrusion for insertion into the soil at a second location removed from the first location. Retractable ties are disposed within the secondary shaft and may be extended to support a plant. An adjustable collar may provide an anchor point for additional support.
US08006433B1	Plant supports A gardening plant support can be a plastic semi-circular base which can face another base to form a circle on the ground or in a flower pot. At the end of each base may be a removable spike to allow shipping in a flat box. When in use the spikes are pressed into the ground. Then wires are pushed through holes in the base to reinforce the footing on the ground. The wires protrude upward one to four feet to allow clipping plant stalks thereto. A straight head version can have eight or more wires and a central spike.
US08006432B2	Device for trapping flying insects A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion.
US08006420B2	Retractable banner display stand A retractable banner stand includes a canister with an extendable banner having an ad and/or message thereon viewable when the banner is extended. A kit comprised of a pair of end caps with foldable legs and a pole support are releasably engaged to the canister and can be removed without tools. The kit can be releasably engaged to a second canister, without tools, with the second canister containing a second banner with a different (or new) ad and/or message to thus facilitate changing banners.
US08006415B2	Connector for earth moving implements A connector for connecting an implement to a digger or other prime mover is mountable on the digger and has a recess for receiving a connecting pin mounted on the implement. The connecting pin is retained in the recess by a retaining pin that is mounted on the connector. The retaining pin has a head that is seated on a face of the recess and a cylindrical tail portion that is received in a passage formed in the connector to secure the retaining pin on the connector with the head projecting into the recess adjacent the connecting pin. There is clearance between the head and the connecting pin and the head is shaped so that the clearance is reduced to a minimum when the retaining pin is rotated in the passage. The connector advantageously comprises spaced apart side walls joined together by across member in the form of a bent plate.
US08006408B2	Impact-attenuating elements removably mounted in footwear or other products Impact-attenuating elements include a plurality of impact-attenuating members and a means for releasably securing the impact-attenuating element to at least one of the upper member or the sole member of a piece of footwear or other foot-receiving device. The impact-attenuating elements may be included in the footwear or other foot-receiving devices in a selectively removable manner so that a user, retailer, or another can customize and freely select an appropriate element, e.g., depending on user preferences, characteristics of the user, characteristics of the intended use, and the like.
US08006398B2	Method for scanning the surface of a workpiece A measurement system has a surface sensing device mounted on an articulating probe head, which in turn is mounted on a coordinate positioning apparatus. The surface sensing device is moved relative to a surface by driving at least one of the coordinate positioning apparatus and probe head in at least one axis to scan the surface. The surface sensing device measures its distance from the surface and the probe head is driven to rotate the surface sensing device about at least one axis in order to control the relative position of the surface sensing device from the surface to within a predetermined range in real time.
US08006396B2	Measuring device for measuring deviation of body and method thereof A measuring device, for measuring a deviation of a body to determine an amount of shimming requisite for the body, includes an elongated member, a level indicating member, a gauge member and a jack screw member. The level indicating member is disposed on the elongated member. The gauge member is disposed on the elongated member, and the jack screw member is disposed adjacent to the gauge member on the elongated member. The elongated member may be placed on the body for measuring the deviation of the body to determine the amount of shimming requisite for the body. The jack screw member is capable of adjusting the elongated member on the body until the level indicating member indicates a horizontal orientation of the elongated member on the body. The gauge member is capable of measuring the deviation of the body, at the horizontal orientation of the elongated member on the body.
US08006391B1	Releasable locking mechanism for the shank of a knife or other implement A releasably locking mechanism for locking and releasing the shank of a blade or other implement snugly within a receiver, wherein a magnetized ball extends through aligned holes in the shank and the first wall of the receiver, and seats in a smaller hole in the second wall of the receiver so that the equator of the ball is positioned on the side of the shank nearer to the second wall of the receiver. Unseating the ball and repositioning its equator to the opposite side of the shank, nearer to the first wall of the receiver, facilitates removal of the ball to allow removal of the shank from the receiver.
US08006374B1	Paperclip fastening apparatus A paperclip fastening apparatus includes paperclips each having a first half loop, a second half loop and an inner half loop. A support has an upper surface, a front end and a rear end. A track is positioned in the upper surface. A driving plate is positioned on the upper surface and is slidably movable toward and away from the front end. A housing, containing the paperclips, is attached to the support and the driving plate is slidable through the housing and engages a lowermost one of the paperclips positioned in the housing. The driving plate engages the paperclips and pushes them outwardly of the housing toward the front end while a flange on the house engages the first half loop to lift the first half loop to allow one or more sheets of paper to be placed between the first half loop and the inner half loop.
US08006369B2	Making food serving tray assembly having disposal opening with deep serving wells Making a food serving tray assembly includes molding a serving platter and a receptacle platter. The serving platter includes a disposal opening and serving wells for receiving food items. The receptacle platter and serving platter releasably couple to one another in a serving configuration and a transport configuration. An improvement includes the serving platter having an outer peripheral wall having a first height and dividing walls defining and separating the serving wells, each of the dividing walls being approximately equal to the first height. The peripheral wall of the receptacle platter has a third height and a bottom of the receptacle platter defines a plurality of dividers having a fourth height substantially less than the third height. When the serving platter is received within the receptacle platter, each of the dividers aligns with and engages a respective dividing wall such that two wells are isolated and sealed off from one another.
US08006363B2	Manufacturing method of lens with built-in hologram element A method for manufacturing a hologram optical substrate having a hologram element includes: a cutting process that employs a laminate sheet having a pair of protective sheets with a hologram photosensitive sheet peelably interposed therebetween, and makes a cut to a depth for cutting the hologram photosensitive sheet, the cut corresponding to a hologram element forming section; a first peeling process that peels the protective sheet having the cut; a sticking process that sticks a hologram photosensitive material of the hologram element forming section to an inclined surface of the optical substrate, with the hologram photosensitive material adhered to the other protective sheet; a second peeling process that peels the other protective sheet; an exposure process that exposes the hologram photosensitive material to a laser beam after the second peeling process; and a developing process that develops the exposed hologram photosensitive material so as to form a hologram element.
US08006358B2	Method for manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator, the method comprising: co-extruding alternating strips of a high permittivity material and a low permittivity material to form a green tape comprising said alternating strips of said high permittivity material and said low permittivity material; cutting said green tape to form a plurality of sheets, each sheet comprising a high permittivity region and at least two low permittivity regions adjacent to the high permittivity region; applying at least one conductive region to each one of two or more of the sheets to overly the high permittivity region and to leave exposed at least one low permittivity region; and stacking a plurality of sheets to form an actuator stack comprising adjacent sheets, wherein the or each conductive region on each sheet is offset with respect to a conductive region on a different sheet within the actuator stack.
US08006356B2	Method of forming an array of drop generators A method for making an electromechanical device including forming an electromechanical transducer that includes a deposited metallic diaphragm, and attaching the electromechanical transducer to a fluid channel substructure.
US08006355B1	Lawn crypt covering system and method A lawn crypt covering system that provides a substantially continuous exterior surface between adjacent crypts is disclosed. The covering system includes a plurality of crypt lid covering and at least one insert that slidably engages with the crypt lid coverings of two adjacent crypts. The insert interlocks with the two crypt lid coverings, thereby covering the gap between the two crypts and provides a stable support surface to people to walk on without getting the heel of the shoe stuck in the gap. The interlocking mechanism allows a side edge of the insert to mate with a side edge of each crypt lid covering.
US08006351B2	Short-handled, ergonomic garden tools Handles allow hand tools, implements or other utensils to operate within their arc of natural use, motion and attack without requiring extension, flexion, radial deviation, or ulnar deviation of the wrist from the neutral plane of the forearm. The preferred embodiments further include a grip shaped to increase the effectiveness of the tool and minimize antagonism between muscles and tendons of the wrist, forearm and upper arm, while maximizing the effectiveness of the gripping force delivered to it by the user. Maintaining the wrist and forearm in a neutral position increases a tool user's potential strength by increasing the synergy between large muscles of the forearm and upper arm and shoulders. It also decreases compression of the tendons and nerves in the carpal tunnel and between the wrist and forearm. Grips according to the invention preferably conform in shape, diameter and dimensions to the physical architecture of the hand such that grip tension and compression of the tendons in the wrist and forearm is optimized, minimizing the compressive force on the small muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm, while maximizing the contributive effectiveness of the larger muscles of the forearm, upper arm and shoulder.
US08006350B2	File handle A file handle has a handle and a connector. The handle has a sleeve formed on one end and having a clamp and a shaft hole. The clamp has multiple resilient claws. The shaft hole is formed in the clamp. The connector is detachably mounted on the sleeve of the handle and adjustably presses the clamp to selectively adjust the clamp. A blade may be a file, rasp or chisel and has a shaft corresponding to and being mounted in the shaft hole of the clamp and being securely clamped by the clamp. Therefore, the file handle can be carried easily and may be used with a file, rasp, chisel or the like for improved convenience and portability.
US08006349B2	Lightweight grip and method of making same A light flexible hand grip and method of making with an inner tubular core of flexible rubber with apertures formed therein and an outer tubular cover disposed over the core with a lighter weight annular flexible foam spacer between the core and outer cover. The spacer may be formed by injecting curable material through the apertures. The apertures may be formed by inserting a mandrel in the core, punching the holes and removing the mandrel.
US08006343B2	Duster for vehicle There is provided a duster which is suitable for cleaning. To prevent a brush wound around a rod from slipping in the direction of the length and the direction of the axial rotation of the rod, the duster comprises: a number of sharp protrusions formed on a portion of the rod around which the brush is wound, so that a stitched portion of the brush is stuck to the sharp protrusions to semi-permanently prevent the slip of the brush, thereby maintaining the product to be like a first assembled state thereof, preventing the function of the duster from being deteriorated, and preventing the surface of an object to be cleaned from being scratched by the rod which is partially exposed. In addition, since the slip of the brush is prevented by using no adhesive agent, the product is easily assembled and the cost is greatly reduced accordingly.
US08006341B2	Floor-cleaning appliance The invention relates to a floor-cleaning appliance having a housing, on the underside of which is disposed at least one floor-cleaning tool adapted to be driven in rotation or oscillation, wherein the floor-cleaning appliance, for the purpose of cleaning a floor surface, can be guided manually by the user in an operating direction along the floor surface. In order to develop the floor-cleaning appliance such that it can be transported in a simple manner, it is proposed according to the invention that the floor-cleaning appliance has transporting wheels which are adapted to be rotatably fixed by the user, for the purpose of transporting the floor-cleaning appliance, on wheel bearings disposed on the side of the housing.
US08006340B2	Cleaning apparatus The invention provides a cleaning apparatus for removing particles attached to the fine roughness on the surface of an insulating body coated on the metal surface of a vacuum processing apparatus. The present cleaning apparatus comprises an adhesive sheet 5 having a base material 51 and an adhesive surface 52, a conductive sheet 7 in contact with the base material 51, and a pressing member 11 for pressing the conductive sheet 7 onto the adhesive sheet 5, a voltage applying mechanism 9 for applying positive or negative voltage to the conductive sheet 7, and a pressing force controlling mechanism 8 for pressing the adhesive sheet 5 onto the curved surface 10 of the vacuum processing apparatus, wherein the pressing member 11 presses the conductive sheet 7 and the adhesive sheet 5 by a pressing force controlled via the pressing force controlling mechanism 8 in order to closely adhere the adhesive surface 52 of the adhesive sheet 5 to the curved surface of the insulating body 10 so as to remove particles attached to the insulating body 10, and positive or negative voltage is applied to the conductive sheet 7 to generate electrostatic attraction force so as to attract and remove particles attached to the insulating body 10.
US08006330B2	Sturdy, collapsible, telescoping bed frame A collapsible bed frame that supports a box spring includes side rails and telescoping cross rails. A first hinge connects upper and lower portions of a first side rail that are each at least 35 inches long. A first portion of a cross rail telescopes inside a second portion of the cross rail, and the first portion is connected to the first hinge. Upper and lower portions of a second side rail are connected by a second hinge that includes a slot. The second portion of the cross rail has a tongue that fits into the slot on the second hinge. The side rails also have support legs with flanges that extend above the side rails when the support legs are extended. The first and second hinges also include flanges that together with the support leg flanges prevent the box spring from sliding towards either side of the bed frame.
US08006328B2	T-shaped side rails for bed frame A bed frame comprising T shaped side rails provide support for a box spring and mattress. A leg assembly is affixed to the bed frame and is affixed to the side rail and to the cross rails for better strength of connection. The use of T-shaped side rails provides more resistance to twisting and bowing and thereby more resistant to damage a leg or other structural component of the bed frame from moving the bed frame across the floor. The use of the T-shape cross section side rails enables the overall bed frame to support more weight with less deflection than the convention L-shaped side rails. There are also headboard and footboard brackets that take advantage of the greater height of the vertical flange of the side rail to have affixation means, such as rivets, that are further spaced apart to provide a more rigid connection between the brackets and the side rails.
US08006327B1	Pivoting leg assembly for folding furniture A pivoting leg assembly for an article of folding furniture having a frame and which can be rotated between a storage position and a use position includes: a leg support bar adapted for slidable movement with respect to the frame, such that the leg support bar can move forward and rearward in a plane substantially parallel to the frame; and a leg pivotally connected to the leg support bar, such that it can be pivoted from a first position to a second position in which it extends downward and away from the frame, thus providing support to the frame in the use position.
US08006325B2	Pumped shower drain system A pumped shower drain system (10) comprises a shower base (12), a waste water unit (14) provided on the shower base (12) and having a waste water inlet (28) and a waste water outlet (30), and a reciprocating water pump (20) for pumping water from the waste water unit (14) to a drain (22). The reciprocating water pump (20) includes: a pump housing (40) having a pump inlet (48) in liquid communication with the waste water outlet (30) of the waste water unit (14), and a pump outlet (50) in liquid communication with the drain (22); first and second inlet valve seals (56, 58) in spaced relationship; and first and second outlet valve seals (84, 86) in spaced relationship. Each set of inlet and outlet valve seals comprise different kinds of valve seals from each other, and are independently closable to close the pump inlet or outlet. Preferably, the inlet valve seals and/or the outlet valve seals have different modes of operation.
US08006322B1	Padded chin guard A chin guard has a shell with a cup suitable for fitting upon a human chin and a resilient layer received within in the cup of the shell. The resilient layer has a periphery overlying the outer peripheral edge of the shell. The resilient layer has a support layer in surface-to-surface contact with a surface of the shell. A plurality of padded sections are integrally formed with the support layer. The plurality of padded sections include a rectangular portion extending centrally across the support layer on a side opposite the cup and a plurality of fingers extending outwardly of the rectangular portion.
US08011013B2	Method for securing and controlling USB ports A method for limiting devices and controlling the applications executed from USB ports on personal computers (PCs). More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for ensuring that only authorized devices and applications are accessed from USB ports using software and configuration files on the PC. Using the software application stored on the PC storage device in conjunction with functionality performed by a designed security file server, the use of USB applications and devices is limited to authorized applications and devices.
US08011008B2	Application security model Performing security sensitive operations with an application security model. Security agnostic code is executed. The security agnostic code is identified as not having authorization to perform a security sensitive operation. Executing the security agnostic code includes calling code identified as security safe critical code. In response to the security agnostic code calling the security safe critical code, the security safe critical code is executed. The security safe critical code includes functionality for performing validity checks. Executing the security safe critical code includes performing an validity check for the security agnostic code. When the security agnostic code passes the validity check, code identified as security critical code is called. In response to the security safe critical code calling the security critical code, the security critical code is executed. The security critical code is authorized to perform the security sensitive operation.
US08011004B2	Apparatus and method for VPN communication in socket-level Provided is an apparatus and method for virtual private network (VPN) communication in a socket level that can be applied in an Internet Protocol version 4(IPv4)/IPv6 complex network, and can process data in a socket level to make a VPN communication apparatus available in many applications requiring more security, as well as a web application, wherein the data is transmitted to and received from any one of the internal device and the external device.
US08010981B2	Method and system for creating television programming guide A household level electronic program guide which provides a PC user with a specific guide of television stations which are available at a location where a cable has been scanned to determine the television channels and stations being broadcast thereon and being provided to the PC.
US08010951B2	Fault-tolerant dynamic editing of GUI display and source code A fault-tolerant method of bottom-up editing whereby simultaneous display of the GUI view and source code view are available, and wherein real-time bottom-up editing is provided. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, changes to the source code are isolated, first by isolating and analyzing source code according to groupings associated with the structure of the language used for the source code and then isolating and analyzing individual lines of source code within these groupings. If there are no errors in a particular grouping of source code, the changes in the grouping are automatically applied to the GUI. If errors are found in a grouping, the grouping is further analyzed to determine which lines contain the error. Semantic and syntactic errors are thereby isolated and, where found, are ignored. However, correct lines of the source code are also identified and thereby applied to the GUI for interpretation and display. Thus, correct edits to the source code are displayed in real-time while errors are ignored.
US08010949B2	Database breakpoint apparatus and method An apparatus and method define the concept of a “database breakpoint.” One or more conditions in the database are specified as a database breakpoint in a debug environment for debugging a computer program that accesses the database. When the database conditions exist, one or more debug functions may be performed with respect to the execution of the computer program. Examples of debug functions include halting execution of the computer program and halting operations to the database by other programs. With both the computer program and database halted, the user may then interrogate the database to determine its state, and may interrogate the program to determine its state. Database breakpoints greatly enhance the utility of a debugger by providing additional conditions for debugging a computer program that accesses a database.
US08010948B2	System and method for measuring latch contention A system and method is provided for measuring lock usage in a non-intrusive manner. Measurements are performed only when a lock is contended. When a lock is requested and the lock is available (i.e., is not contended), the only data gathered is a counter that is incremented to keep track of the number of times the particular lock was requested. When a lock is contended, an operating system trace hook is requested. The trace hook records data such as the timestamp that the requester requested the lock, the request count, a stack traceback to identify the function corresponding to the requester, and the address of the lock that was requested. Post-operative processing analyzes the recorded trace hook data to identify contended locks and processes that may not be efficiently using locks.
US08010943B2	Dynamic memory management system and method A data expression is created to be executed on a computer. At least one of the at least two objects is tagged as temporary. A first non-assignment operator is executed to instruct the computer to perform a mathematical operation on object data corresponding to the one of the at least two objects and thereby creating resultant object data corresponding to the one of the at least two objects. The object data corresponding to the one of the at least two objects is overwritten with the resultant object data corresponding to the one of the at least two objects. A first assignment operator is executed to instruct the computer to assign the one of the at least two objects to the second of the at least two objects thereby copying correspondence of the resultant object data to the second of the at least two objects. The overwriting is performed after the executing a first non-assignment operator and prior to the executing a first assignment operator.
US08010939B2	Method for the graphic planning of the control of a technical installation with integrated planning of operating devices including a planning system and a computer program product The inventive method interacts with a project planning window, which has a working area at least with one window for a project planning level for displaying and linking graphic objects and with a window for a symbol library containing the graphic objects available for a project planning. To this end, graphic control objects are provided, which represent technical objects of the installation and graphic control unit objects, which represent control units that can be used for a control. In a first step, the control objects of a project planning are activated in the window for the system library and transmitted into the project planning level. In a second step, the transmitted control objects are, in the window of the project planning level, subsequently linked in a logical manner according to a control task. In a third step, at least one control unit object is activated in the symbol library and transmitted into the project planning level. In a fourth step, the graphic control unit object is assigned to selected graphic control objects. The invention offers the advantage of enabling, in a closed project planning method, both the graphic control objects, which are required for controlling installation resources, as well as control unit objects, which are required for operating and monitoring the control, to be linked in a defined and logical manner.
US08010937B2	Method and apparatus for application building using build styles A method of building several software products using build styles. The method receives target settings including definitions for several build settings for directing build applications to build the several software products. The method receives build styles to build each particular software product. Each build style includes definitions for build settings for directing the build applications to build the particular software product. At least a first received build style inherits from a second build style. The method searches the build styles to identify a definition for a particular build setting by automatically retrieving the second build style to search for a definition for the particular build setting based on an inheritance relationship between the first and second build styles. The method generates final build settings for the particular software product by applying the definition of the particular build setting to the target settings without changing the target settings.
US08010936B2	System and method for describing method process using guided architectural decisions A method author uses a method generator to create a customized project-specific method that includes first class decision elements. The decision elements are included in a meta model for a process framework, and describe actual decisions for a user to resolve. Once created, a method advisor uses the project-specific method to guide a user through architectural decisions by refining the project-specific method's process flow based upon the user's decisions. The refining includes removing activity elements and decision elements from the process flow that are not reachable by a path corresponding to the user's choice selection. The method advisor also stores the user's choice selections, along with considerations, conditions, and consequences, for the use to view at a later date.
US08010929B2	Method and apparatus for generating layout regions with local preferred directions Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for defining wiring directions in a design layout having several wiring layers. The method decomposes a first wiring layer into several non-overlapping regions. It assigns at least two different local preferred wiring directions to at least two of the regions. In some embodiments, the method decomposing the first wiring layer by using the vertices of items in the layout to decompose the layout. In some of these embodiments, the items include macro blocks. The method of some embodiments also identifies several power via arrays on the first wiring layer, and identifies a local preferred wiring direction based on the arrangement of the power via arrays on the first wiring layer.
US08010921B2	System and method for statistical timing analysis of digital circuits The present invention is a system and method for statistical or probabilistic static timing analysis of digital circuits, taking into account statistical delay variations. The delay of each gate or wire is assumed to consist of a nominal portion, a correlated random portion that is parameterized by each of the sources of variation and an independent random portion. Arrival times and required arrival times are propagated as parameterized random variables while taking correlations into account. Both early mode and late mode timing are included; both combinational and sequential circuits are handled; static CMOS as well as dynamic logic families are accommodated. The timing analysis complexity is linear in the size of the graph and the number of sources of variation. The result is a timing report in which all timing quantities such as arrival times and slacks are reported as probability distributions in a parameterized form.
US08010917B2	Method and system for implementing efficient locking to facilitate parallel processing of IC designs Disclosed is an improved method and system for implementing parallelism for execution of electronic design automation (EDA) tools, such as layout processing tools. Examples of EDA layout processing tools are placement and routing tools. Efficient locking mechanism are described for facilitating parallel processing and to minimize blocking.
US08010916B2	Test yield estimate for semiconductor products created from a library Disclosed is a method that predicts test yield for a semiconductor product, prior to design layout. This is accomplished by applying a critical area analysis to individual library elements that are used to form a specific product and by estimating the test yield impact of combining these library elements. For example, the method considers the test yield impact of sensitivity to library element to library element shorts and the test yield impact of sensitivity to wiring faults. The disclosed method further allows die size growth to be traded off against the use of library elements with higher test yield in order to provide an optimal design solution. Thus, the method may be used to modify library element selection so as to optimize test yield. Lastly, the method further repeats itself at key design checkpoints to revalidate initial test yield (and cost) assumptions made when the product was quoted to a customer. Thus, the method provides increased accuracy of test yield estimate from initial sizing through design and further allows designs to be modified to improve test yield.
US08010912B2	Method of shrinking semiconductor mask features for process improvement Provided is a method to design an integrated circuit. The method reduces a time delay between introduction of a new lithography process and a start of production. A first semiconductor mask is designed at a first process feature size. The first process feature size can be based on an anticipated process feature size of the new lithography process. A second semiconductor mask is created by enlarging the first semiconductor mask to a second process feature size for which production is available. Thus, the second process feature size is larger than the first process feature size. An integrated circuit (IC) is fabricated with the second semiconductor mask. After the new semiconductor process has been developed and is available for production, another IC is fabricated with the first semiconductor mask.
US08010911B2	Command input method using motion recognition device A command input method makes use of a three-dimensional motion recognition device embodied with an inertia system and is particularly directed to extend the total number of inputable commands using initial posture information as well as movement pattern of a motion recognition device. The command input method includes the steps of: determining initial posture at start point when movement of the motion recognition device is generated; determining a pattern of the movement at the end of the movement; and deciding a command from the determined initial posture and the movement pattern. Since the three-dimensional spatial motion can be further differentiated into different commands by the initial posture of the input device, the command input system can be simplified in structure with less number of recognizable motions.
US08010901B1	System and method for automated synchronized co-browsing A system and method for automated synchronized co-browsing is provided. A co-browse session is established and includes a plurality of Web browsers. Each Web browser is loaded with social session code, which displays a social viewport. Web content is obtained in response to a request from one such Web browser. The Web content is provided to each Web browser. Substantially similar portions of the Web content are made viewable in each social viewport by selectively resizing the social viewports of the Web browsers.
US08010896B2	Using profiling when a shared document is changed in a content management system A content management system (CMS) includes a content modification mechanism that detects a change to a shared document in the repository, and in response to the detected change, inserts applicability metadata in the shared document. The content modification mechanism may broadcast the change to each parent document. Each parent document votes on whether or not to accept the change. If enough of the parent documents accept the change (i.e. the votes meet a defined voting threshold), the applicability metadata is removed from the shared content. If not enough of the parent documents accept the change, the applicability metadata remains in the shared content, and a profile corresponding to the applicability metadata is created for each parent document that accepted the change. In this manner, profiling may be used to account for changes to shared content in a content management system.
US08010889B2	Techniques for efficient loading of binary XML data Various techniques are described hereafter for improving the efficiency of binary XML encoding and loading operations. In particular, techniques are described for incrementally encoding XML in response to amount-based requests. After encoding enough binary XML to satisfy an amount-based request, the encoder stops encoding the XML until a subsequent request is received. The incremental encoding may take place on the client-side or the server-side. Techniques are also described for reducing the character set conversion operations by having a parser convert tokens in text XML into one character set while converting non-token text in the text XML into another character set. Techniques are also described for generating self-contained binary XML documents, and for improving remap operations by providing a binary XML document on a chunk-by-chunk basis.
US08010887B2	Implementing versioning support for data using a two-table approach that maximizes database efficiency A method, system, and storage medium for providing versioning of data by associating a version number having a value with a data item, establishing a table for storing a most recent version of the data item, establishing a second table for storing all versions of the data item other than the most recent version, storing the current version of the data item in the first table, storing all other versions of the data item in the second table, and determining the version of said database data item based on the version number and storage location of the database data item.
US08010880B2	Forward error correction decoder and method thereof Provided are a forward error correction decoder and a method thereof. The method comprises: generating mapping information on a location of a symbol; deciding a location of an error in a packet; deciding an erasure of a subsequent packet following the packet on the basis of the error location and the mapping information; and decoding the subsequent packet on the basis of the erasure.
US08010878B2	Data transmission method, data transmission system, transmitting method, receiving method, transmitting apparatus and receiving apparatus In variable rate data transmission, a data transmission method or the like is provided which enables adjustment for achieving desired erroneous rate detection. A transmitting side places a calculated error detecting code after the transmission data in each frame, generates frame data in which an R-bit series before the final bit position of the error detecting code is rearranged in inverse order, and transmits. A receiving side assumes the transmission data and error detecting code by assuming the final bit position of the frame data in each frame, conducting the assumption presuming that the rearrangement in inverse order has occurred on the transmitting side. Among the assumed final bit positions, the position determined to be errorless as a result of the error detection based on the assumed transmission data and error detecting code is determined as the final bit position. R can be greater or less than the number of bits of the error detecting code.
US08010872B2	Electronic controller The invention improves safety of an electronic controller using a nonvolatile memory MRAM able to easily perform reading and writing operations at high speed. Therefore, MRAM for writing a control program from an external tool has a correction code adding writing circuit, a decoding reading-out circuit, and error registers for writing an error generating address number thereto as error data. When the error generating address is designated and confirmation reading-out is performed and an error is generated as before, an overlapping abnormality judgment is made and abnormality notification is performed. A program memory area of MRAM is normally in a writing inhibition state. When the external tool is connected, the inhibition state is released. The error registers are arranged in a data memory area set to no writing inhibition object.
US08010867B2	Error correction code decoding device An error correction code decoding device comprises a first memory having a memory space like a matrix, a first decoding unit writing a first information into the first memory along a first direction, a second decoding unit reading the first information from the first memory along a second direction and a plurality of turbo decoders included in the second decoding unit, and differentiating access timing to a same row or same column with each other.
US08010855B2	Semiconductor device controlling debug operation of processing unit in response to permission or prohibition from other processing unit A semiconductor device is capable of being coupled to first and second debuggers, the first and second debuggers being capable of debugging a program in the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first chip, and a second chip that is coupled to the first chip. The first chip includes a first processing unit that executes a first instruction group, and a first debug control unit capable of being coupled to the first debugger to control a communication with the first debugger. The second chip includes a nonvolatile memory that stores an ID code and the program including the first and second instruction groups and, the ID code stored in the nonvolatile memory being compared with an ID code inputted from the second debugger to control permission or prohibition of a connection configuration to the second debugger, a second processing unit that executes the second instruction group, and a second debug control unit capable of being coupled to the second debugger to control a communication with the second debugger. The first debug control unit controls permission or prohibition of a connection configuration to the first debugger based on whether the connection configuration to the second debugger is permitted or not.
US08010853B2	Semiconductor storage device and memory test circuit Each of a plurality of nonmatching detection circuits is provided for each bit, compares bit output of memory with an expected value corresponding to the bit output, and outputs a nonmatching detection signal when the bit output does not match the value. A selection circuit selects and outputs the output of one or more nonmatching detection circuits in the plurality of nonmatching detection circuits. When the selection circuit outputs at least one nonmatching detection signal, a nonmatching result holding circuit holds the value of the nonmatching detection signal.
US08010851B2	Testing module, testing apparatus and testing method A testing module including a designation information storing section that stores designation information designating an order of decoding fundamental patterns, a fundamental pattern storing section that stores the fundamental patterns, a plurality of pattern generating sections that each generate a test pattern to be supplied to a device under test, a plurality of position information storing sections that each store, in association with a corresponding pattern generating section, position information designating a read position from which the designation information is read from the designation information storing section, and an information transmission path shared by the pattern generating sections that transmits a part of the designation information from the designation information storing section to the designation information temporary storing section in each pattern generating section. Each pattern generating section decodes the fundamental patterns in an order designated by the partial designation information stored on the designation information temporary storing section.
US08010847B2	Memory repair A memory chip having a memory with a plurality of non-redundant memory lines and a plurality of redundant memory lines, and a controller configured to allocate dynamically a redundant memory line to a failed memory line during runtime.
US08010840B2	Generation of problem tickets for a computer system A computer system and program product for managing events. Program instructions, respond to notification of an event, by determining if a problem ticket can be automatically generated for the event. If so, the program instructions make a request to generate the problem ticket. The program instructions determine if the problem ticket can be automatically generated based in whole or in part on (a) a type of the event and a customer who owns or uses a computer system in which the event occurred, (b) a type of the event, a customer who owns or uses a computer system in which the event occurred, and a severity of the event, (c) a type of the event, a customer who owns or uses a computer system in which the event occurred, and a magnitude of the event, or (d) a type of the event and whether other events of a same type occur at approximately a same time. If a determination is made that a problem ticket cannot be automatically generated, other program instructions notify or initiate notification of an operator and supply event information for the operator so that the operator can determine whether to generate a problem ticket.
US08010833B2	Software application cluster layout pattern In forming a cluster of processors and applications among a plurality of processors connected in a network the embodiment of a pair of cluster nodes, as applications, in each server/system and arranging for communication between them in a ring or tiered ring configuration of servers/systems provides network status monitoring and failure recovery in a highly redundant and flexible manner at increased speed without the requirement of separate communication links for monitoring and control or redundant hardware such as a so-called “hot standby” processor in each server/system.
US08010824B2	Sampling chip activity for real time power estimation A system and method for real-time power estimation. A core may be divided into units. Each unit is simulated to achieve a real power consumption characterization. The power consumption is sampled. Statistical analysis is performed that assumes the core has node capacitance switching behavior that is approximated by a stationary random process with a Poisson distribution. The statistical analysis determines the number of samples to take during a sample interval. The operational frequency, sample interval, and number of samples are used to determine the number of signals to sample. Signals are chosen that have a high correlation with the node capacitance switching behavior, such as clock enable signals on the last stage of a clock distribution system. Weights with tuned values are assigned to each sampled signal. Sampling occurs during every predetermined number of clock cycles. The weights of asserted sampled signals are summed in order to determine a repeatable power estimation value.
US08010822B2	Power-aware thread scheduling and dynamic use of processors Techniques and apparatuses for providing power-aware thread scheduling and dynamic use of processors are disclosed. In some aspects, a multi-core system is monitored to determine core activity. The core activity may be compared to a power policy that balances a power savings plan with a performance plan. One or more of the cores may be parked in response to the comparison to reduce power consumption by the multi-core system. In additional aspects, the power-aware scheduling may be performed during a predetermined interval to dynamically park or unpark cores. Further aspects include adjusting the power state of unparked cores in response to the comparison of the core activity and power policy.
US08010818B2	Power efficient method for controlling an oscillator in a low power synchronous system with an asynchronous I2C bus In a method and apparatus for saving power in a device coupled to a bus, the device is placed to operate in a power saving mode by powering off a selective portion of the device including a device clock. If data communication over the bus is addressed to the device then the selective portion of the device, including the device clock, is triggered to return to a power on state from the power off state. The data communication is stored in shadow registers using a bus clock while the device clock is transitioning to the power on state. The data communication stored in the shadow registers is transferred to a register map under the control of the device clock operating in the power on state. Upon completion of the transfer of the data communication to the register map, the device is returned to operate in the power saving mode.
US08010816B2	Method and system for reducing power consumption of active web page content A method and system for reducing power consumption of active web page content includes identifying those threads associated with active advertisement components of the web page and synchronizing the wakeup periods of such threads such that the total number of wakeups over a given period is reduced.
US08010815B2	Computational device power-savings A user may invoke energy savings in the operation of a computational device performing a processing task. The device performs the processing task in the invoked energy savings mode and determines an energy amount expended by the device in performing the processing task in the energy savings mode, creating a net energy savings value as a difference between the energy amount expended and a standard energy expenditure amount predicted as required for the computational device to perform the processing task in high-performance mode. The device displays the net energy savings value to the user, with the user continuing the invoking of the energy savings mode or engaging another performance mode for the computational device as a function of the displaying.
US08010814B2	Apparatus for controlling power management of digital signal processor and power management system and method using the same Provided are an apparatus for controlling power management of a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and a power management system and method using the same. The power management system includes a command decoding device for decoding a program into which a PSM (Power Saving Mode) command and a general command are inserted and transmitting module information required for execution of a corresponding command to a power management control apparatus at the time of decoding the corresponding command; a pipeline control device for blocking and restarting the transmission of data through a pipeline upon receipt of a pipeline control signal (pipeline stall) from the power management control device; and the power management control apparatus for controlling power in respective modules by setting/resetting corresponding bits of a PSM status register and a PSM flag register in accordance with the PSM command and the general command decoded in the command decoding device.
US08010806B2	Information processing apparatus and method, information recording medium, and computer program An information processing apparatus includes a content usage control information analyzer configured to read content usage control information recorded on an information recording medium and to perform content usage processing according to the content usage control information. The content usage control information analyzer determines whether the usage of content corresponding to the content usage control information is allowed based on a value of a flag included in the content usage control information and device information whether the information processing apparatus is an extended device having an extended function or a basic device without an extended function.
US08010805B2	Secure porting of information from one device to another A generic access card is paired with a data destination device by insertion into its card slot, and the public portion of a public/private key is stored in the card. The card authenticates the destination device. The paired card is transported to a data source device which includes a card slot and a removable mass storage medium. The card, when inserted into the card slot of the data source and authenticated, transfers the public key to the source device. The source device generates content encoding keys, and encodes the data on the storage medium. The content encoding keys are encoded using the public key, and loaded onto the card. The card and the storage medium are transported to the destination device, where the card provides the encoded encryption keys. The destination device decodes the encrypted content encryption key(s) and decodes the encrypted data for playback or display.
US08010800B2	Search engine and digital rights management DRM-encrypted content is opened up to “trusted search”, without compromising copyright control, thus allowing end users to locate DRM-encrypted content alongside upon unencrypted content. The indexer (or crawler) (216) of a search engine (214) is provided with a DRM module (302) for communication with a DRM server (306) so that the indexer (216) can access even the encrypted content nominally as if it were a human end user of the content. The indexer (216) may be issued with a DRM-recognized “identity” so as to distinguish itself from other end users and DRM-enabled search engines. Thus, the search engine (214) can programmatically access the content, subject to being able to obtain permission from the DRM solution.
US08010798B1	Handheld computer system configured to authenticate a user and power-up in response to a single action by the user A computer system configured to authenticate a user and to power-up in response to a single action by the user is described. In particular, the computer system includes a user verification device which interacts with the user. In an embodiment, the user verification device includes a biometric sensor which captures biometric data from the user. The biometric data can be of any type. The user verification device is configured to capture biometric data in response to an action by the user desiring access to the computer system. The user verification device can have a button-shape for receiving the finger, thumb, or any other part of the user.
US08010783B1	Service provider invocation A service provider may provide one or more services to and/or for a client. Providing a service may involve receiving a service request including a security token at the service provider and determining whether the security token is valid. Providing the service may also involve determining a session security token if the security token is valid and generating a service response including the session security token. Providing the service may further involve receiving a service request including the session security token, determining whether the session security token is valid, and, if the session security token is valid, generating a second service response.
US08010781B2	Method and system to accelerate cryptographic functions for secure E-commerce applications A device and method for accelerating functioning of a software application having multi-layer, high overhead protocols, wherein the device has a first processor operating a software application having a multi-layer protocol; a second processor configured to operate at least one layer of the multi-layer protocol; and a memory accessible to each of the processor and the second processor.
US08010779B2	Techniques for secure network searching Techniques for network searching are provided. A search is defined and the search is encrypted in a format known to a search service. Return instructions are defined for delivering search results of the search to a principal that defined the search and the return instructions. The return instructions are encrypted in a different format know to a return search process. The encrypted search is delivered to the search service for processing the search and the encrypted return instructions are delivered to the return search process for handling search results provided by the search service and for conforming delivery of the search results to the return instructions.
US08010777B2	Managing a deployment of a computing architecture Embodiments are provided to deploy a number of computing devices based in part on a deployment file, but the embodiments are not so limited. In an embodiment, a dispatch application can be used to deploy a number of computing devices, wherein the deployment includes a number deployment parameters and functions associated with a configuration of the number of computing devices. The dispatch application can be used to deploy a number of computing devices, including virtual devices, logical devices, and other devices and systems. Other embodiments are available.
US08010775B2	Method and related apparatus for reducing CHIPSET power consumption A method for reducing computer system power consumption. The computer system includes a memory module having a plurality of address pins, and a chipset having a plurality of driving units for driving the address pins. The method includes obtaining number of required address pins by detecting a capacity of the memory module, and disabling the driving units so as to make a number of the active driving units substantially equal to the number of the required address pins.
US08010771B2	Communication system for controlling intercommunication among a plurality of communication nodes The invention provides a communication system including a plurality of communication nodes respectively arranged at predetermined lattice points in lattice space forming a three-dimensional rectangular solid, a communication link that interconnects communication nodes arranged at adjacent lattice points, and a shortcut link that connects, for at least two faces that are not an end face on the lattice space among faces formed of communication nodes of which any adjacent lattice points do not have communication nodes, a communication node constituting one face and a communication node constituting another face.
US08010766B2	Increasing buffer locality during multiple table access operations Disclosed are a method, information processing system, and computer readable medium for managing table scan processes. The method includes monitoring a plurality of storage medium table scan processes. Each storage medium table scan process in the plurality of storage medium table scan processes is placed into a plurality of scan groups based on storage medium pages to be scanned by each of the storage medium table scan processes. Each storage medium table scan process in a scan group can share data within a storage medium page.
US08010760B2	Storage system performing virtual volume backup and method thereof The respective data fragments stored in each page assigned to the respective virtual areas of the virtual volume are copied to the logical volume, and information representing the respective copy source pages corresponding with information representing the respective virtual areas in the mapping information that indicates which storage area corresponds with which virtual area is updated to information representing the respective copy destination storage areas of the data fragments stored in the respective copy source pages and copies the updated mapping information to the logical volume which constitutes the data fragment copy destination.
US08010754B2	Memory micro-tiling According to one embodiment, a memory controller is disclosed. The memory controller includes assignment logic and a transaction assembler. The assignment logic receives a request to access a memory channel. The transaction assembler combines the request into one or more additional requests to access two or more independently addressable subchannels within the channel.
US08010749B2	Multi-node computer system with proxy transaction to read data from a non-owning memory device A node includes several devices including a memory, an active device, and an interface configured to send and receive coherency messages on an inter-node network coupling the node to another node, as well as an address network and a data network. In response to receiving a coherency message requesting an access right to a coherency unit, the interface is configured to send a first type of address packet on the address network if the global access state of the coherency unit within the node is the modified state and a second type of address packet otherwise. The memory is configured to respond to receipt of the second type of address packet by sending a data packet on the data network, regardless of whether the memory currently has an ownership responsibility for the coherency unit.
US08010748B2	Cache structure for peer-to-peer distribution of digital objects A method for the distribution of digital objects in a peer-to-peer network is disclosed. The digital objects are distributed in a plurality of pieces. At least some of a plurality of peers are connected to other ones of the plurality of peers and at least one of the peers is connected to at least one cache.
US08010744B2	Virtualization method and storage apparatus for a storage system having external connectivity A virtualization method for a storage system recognizes one or more logical devices located in a first and second storage apparatus and defined in a host apparatus as being connected to a channel, based on an inquiry command sent from the host apparatus when the channel comes on-line; detects one or more logical devices among the one or more logical devices defined in the host apparatus as being connected to the channel and located in the first and second storage apparatus, based on the recognition result; sets, based on the detection result, one or more virtual volumes in the first storage apparatus, respectively corresponding to the one or more logical devices in the second storage apparatus; and sets a first logical path between each of the set one or more virtual volumes and each of the corresponding one or more logical devices in the second storage apparatus.
US08010741B1	Methods and apparatus for controlling migration of content Some embodiments relate to a migration policy that controls migration of content from a transactional storage system to a fixed content storage system. In some embodiments, content may be migrated from the transactional storage system to the fixed content storage system based on at least one criteria that relates to whether at least a portion of the content is binding.
US08010727B2	System management interrupt interface wrapper In a personal computing system function calls, formatted in 16-bit format for a 16-bit interface to the firmware, are communicated through an operating system providing a System Management Interrupt (SMI) interface to the firmware. An SMI function call in SMI format is generated and sent to an SMI Interface Wrapper module between the operating system and the firmware. The SMI function call is received over the SMI interface at the SMI Interface Wrapper. In the SMI Interface Wrapper, function data from the SMI function call is extracted to provide function call data. A 16-bit function call with the function call data is generated by the SMI Interface Wrapper and passed to the firmware.
US08010725B2	Access right managing method for accessing multiple programs Provided is an access right managing method for a resource of a storage system, in which a management computer stores access right definition information of the resource, and resource correspondence information including information on a management program which manages another resource related to the resource managed by the management program. In case of which receiving an updating request of an access right of the resource, the management computer updates an access right based on the updating request of the access right, selects a management program of the resource whose access right is requested to be updated based on the resource correspondence information, transmits an updating request of an access right for a relative resource to a management computer which executes the selected management program, and in case of which the access right updating request of the related resource is received, updates the access right of the relative resource.
US08010720B2	Storage system disposed with plural integrated circuits To provide a transceiving technology that controls the mounting area of a circuit pertaining to transmission and/or reception and where the utilization efficiency of a buffer is improved. In a transmission side circuit, there are disposed a transmission side first circuit component that generates a first packet that follows a request and a transmission side second circuit component that is a lower-level circuit component of the transmission side first circuit component, includes a transmission buffer and temporarily stores in the transmission buffer, and transmits, a second packet that includes the first packet. The second packet includes a second header portion and a second data portion. In the second data portion that the second packet that is transmitted from the transmission side second circuit component includes, there is included the first packet, and in the second header portion, there is included a predetermined value as a parameter value that represents the type of the second packet. The predetermined value is a value that represents a predetermined one second packet type of plural second packet types.
US08010716B2	Methods and apparatus for supporting multiple configurations in a multi-processor system Methods and apparatus provide for interconnecting one or more multiprocessors and one or more external devices through one or more configurable interface circuits, which are adapted for operation in: (i) a first mode to provide a coherent symmetric interface; or (ii) a second mode to provide a non-coherent interface.
US08010714B2	Method for assigning addresses to nodes of a bus system, and installation A method for assigning addresses to nodes of a bus system, and installation, bus nodes being furnished with an identical delivery address, where (i) an assigning entity, particularly a central computer, start-up computer or bus node sends information to the delivery address via the bus system, (ii) the information includes a first address, (iii) an action is performed whose effect is detected by a first bus node, (iv) the first bus node accepts the first address, (v) the first bus node sends a response to the assigning entity, and (vi) steps (i) through (v) are repeated, each time with a further address for a further bus node.
US08010712B2	Macro transmission server apparatus and control method therefor A macro transmission server apparatus stores a combination of functions of a multifunction peripheral and an order of processing of the functions as a macro. The macro transmission server apparatus manages a plurality of such macros and determines a portion of the plurality of such macros to be transmitted to a multifunction peripheral on a network as a transmission set. The macro transmission server apparatus includes a change detection unit configured to detect a change in function of the multifunction peripheral, a transmission set updating unit configured to change the transmission set according to the change detected by the change detection unit such that at least one of the macros that is executable by the multifunction peripheral is included in the transmission set, a macro storage unit configured to store the transmission set and the plurality of such macros, and a macro transmission unit configured to transmit the transmission set to the multifunction peripheral.
US08010698B2	Network application layer routing Techniques for network application layer routing are provided. Requests for services are inspected at an application layer of a network. A priority for a requestor is obtained and in response to the priority the requests are routed to particular processing environments. Depending on the priority the processing environments may be high performing or low performing.
US08010692B1	Adapting audio and video content for hardware platform A single stream synchronously forwarded from an application runtime engine and comprising at least first and second types of data is received, the single stream having a format associated with the runtime engine. A first type data stream and a second type data stream are generated from the single stream. Converted data streams are generated from the first and second type data streams by changing the format to a standard-compliant format according to a standard with which at least one hardware decoder in the electronic device complies. The method includes determining that the hardware decoder is available to decode the converted data streams. Upon the determination, the converted data streams are forwarded to the hardware decoder. The method includes generating, by the hardware decoder, at least one decoded data stream from the modified data streams. The method includes generating an output from the decoded data stream.
US08010688B2	Content use management system, content use management method, and client device A content distribution system distributes a content key and content use conditions for controlling a content use in a client apparatus to the client apparatus, via a communication channel, from either a multicast distribution server or a unicast distribution server. A content distribution management server determines by which distribution method to send the content key and content use conditions of each content according to an attribute of the content (a compression format, a compression ratio, a content holder, and the like). An encrypted content distribution server distributes only encrypted content whose content key and content use conditions are to be distributed by the unicast, and the multicast distribution server distributes encrypted content whose content key and content use conditions are superimposed by the multicast.
US08010686B2	Methods and systems for proofing identities using a certificate authority A digital certificate is provided to a customer having an electronic account linked to the customer's physical address. Using the digital certificate, the customer performs electronic transactions with a third party. A proofing workstation receives a request from a third party to validate the digital certificate. The proofing workstation communicates with a proofing server that maintains a list of valid certificates and a list of revoked certificates. The proofing server sends a response to the proofing workstation, where it is received by the third party.
US08010684B1	Redirection gateway A redirection gateway is provided that bridges connections between redirection server computers and redirection client computers. The redirection gateway communicates with a redirection gateway client executing on a redirection client computer. In response to receiving a request from the redirection gateway client application, the redirection gateway establishes a connection to a redirection server application. The redirection gateway client application then causes an appropriate redirection client application for connecting to the redirection server application to be executed. The redirection gateway client application also instructs the redirection client application to connect to the redirection gateway. Once a connection between the redirection gateway and the redirection client application has been established, the redirection gateway bridges its connection to the redirection server application with its connection to the redirection client application.
US08010679B2	Methods and systems for providing access to a computing environment provided by a virtual machine executing in a hypervisor executing in a terminal services session A method for providing access to a computing environment includes the step of receiving, by a broker machine, a request from a client machine for access to a computing environment, the request including an identification of a user of the client machine. One of a plurality of virtual machines is identified by a session management component, the identified virtual machine providing the requested computing environment. One of a plurality of execution machines is identified, the identified execution machine providing a terminal services session in which a hypervisor executes to provide access to hardware resources required by the identified virtual machine. The hypervisor launches the identified virtual machine. A connection is established between the client machine and the identified virtual machine, via the terminal services session.
US08010677B2	Alternative bandwidth management algorithm Methods, systems, and devices are provided that propose allocating bandwidth in a distributed network. According to a decentralized mode of operation, bandwidth between network devices is cooperatively shared and managed, allowing one or more call processing modules to selectively and intelligently place calls or perform activities. A single authoritative mode of operation for a given communication link is also provided, wherein one or more network devices may consult an authoritative member to determine if sufficient bandwidth is available to support an activity. Various triggering events or conditions may facilitate the transition from one mode to another. Audits or accountings are conducted, wherein devices may update or synchronize information stored in a control table related to system bandwidth.
US08010674B2	Learning and community-based web aggregation techniques Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that facilitates access to a website from an application. During operation, the system obtains community data associated with interactions between a set of users and the website and examines the community data to identify an interactivity request made by the website to users of the website. Next, the system obtains user-specific data from a new user of the application, which includes a response to the interactivity request from the new user. Finally, the system uses the user-specific data to automate access to the website for the new user.
US08010671B2	Method and system for shared resource providers The present invention facilitates the sharing of resources among multiple applications hosted on a server using shared resource providers. A shared resource provider is a logical grouping of shared services and resources to support the shared services, and is associated with one or more applications hosted on a computing device. The server fulfills requests for the shared services from the shared resource provider with which the requesting application is associated. Shared resource providers may be associated with many different applications, but each application may be associated with only one shared resource provider. The shared services may be configured for consumption by the applications at the server level, at the level of the shared resource provider, and the level of the application.
US08010670B2	Meta-data based method for local cache utilization A system and method for caching data and verifying cached data using a client-server model and meta-data. In particular, a client proxy and a server proxy are in communication with each other and with the client and the server, respectively; client proxy meta-data and server proxy meta-data related to the data cached by the client proxy and server proxy, respectively, are calculated and communicated between the client proxy and the server proxy; and the client proxy meta-data and the server proxy meta-data are compared to determine a cache hit or miss.
US08010659B2	Executing resource consumption control limits A resource consumption control execution method and system. The method includes a computing system receiving a resource consumption rate limit value for a portlet/servlet and action data associated with the resource consumption rate limit value from a portlet/servlet. The computing system receives monitor data associated with a resource consumed by the portlet/servlet. The monitor data comprises a resource consumption rate value for the portlet/servlet. The computing system compares the resource consumption rate value to said resource consumption rate limit value. The computing system determines if the resource consumption rate value exceeds the resource consumption rate limit value. The computing system stores data indicating whether the resource consumption rate value exceeds the resource consumption rate limit value.
US08010637B2	System and method for router virtual networking A host router is logically partitioned into virtual router domains that manage independent processes and routing application copies but share a common operating system. Each v-net manages an independent set of sockets and host router interfaces, each associated with only one v-net at one time, but interchangeably repartitionable. Traffic is removed from an interface during repartitioning. Duplicate arrays of global variables copied to each v-net are accessed by macro references. A v-net facility can separate route tables used internally from the externally visible route tables and can avoid conflicts between internal and external IP addresses that share the same identifier. For example a common FreeBSD operating system supports a dynamic routing protocol (DRP) application. Each v-net runs an independent copy of the DRP software and is logically independent. A failure in one DRP copy does not adversely affect other copies.
US08010628B2	Software to provide geographically relevant website content Internet based software application that identifies the geographic location of each a website visitor by their IP address to provide geographically relevant content to each individual visitor in a customized web page. In an embodiment, content can be further customized by web page viewing patterns of users in similar geographic locations. In an embodiment the software application matches the visitor's location to likely travel departure points with offerings likely to interest a visitor from said location and displays likely attractive offers dynamically to that visitor.
US08010623B1	Method and system for localized short-term broadcasts The invention relates to a method for using a multimedia service associated with a venue. The method includes steps of obtaining a pre-approved activation code associated with the venue, activating the multimedia service associated with the venue using the pre-approved activation code and an identification of a multimedia device, requesting the multimedia service using the multimedia device, and receiving the multimedia service using the multimedia device within a pre-determined range from a pre-determined locality of the venue, wherein the request is authenticated based on a locality of the multimedia device being within the pre-determined range from the pre-determined locality of the venue.
US08010619B1	Methods and apparatus for integrating social network metrics and reputation data A method for a computer system includes determining a first social distance for a first user with respect to a second user, determining a second social distance for a third user with respect to the second user, determining a first qualitative rating associated with the first user, determining a second qualitative rating associated with the second user, determining a first trust-metric for the first user in response to the first social distance and the first qualitative rating, determining a second trust-metric for the third user in response to the second social distance and the second qualitative rating, and prioritizing a first listing from the first user over a second listing from the third user for the second user, in response to the first trust-metric and the second trust-metric.
US08010617B2	Securing serial console redirection via serial-over-LAN (SOL) An information handling system has the capability of securing serial console redirection via serial-over-LAN (SOL) by using a baseboard management controller (BMC) and a baseboard serial controller. The BMC may be coupled to the baseboard serial controller over a DCD and/or GPIO bus. De-assertion of the data carriage detect (DCD) signal from the BMC to the baseboard serial controller may cause the OS console to logout the user session. If the BMC does not support a DCD signal then a general purpose input-output (GPIO) signal from the BMC may be used instead. Most operating system (OS) consoles will logout a user session when a de-asserted DCD (or GPIO) signal is detected.
US08010615B2	Instant messaging multilingual configuration A computer implemented method, computer usable recordable-type medium having a computer usable program code, and a data processing system provide a custom dictionary associated with an instant messaging contact. A chat window within an instant messaging application with the instant messaging contact is initially opened. The chat window is associated with the instant messaging contact. The instant messaging application then identifies whether the instant messaging contact is listed in a contact list. If the instant messaging contact is listed in a contact list of the instant messaging application, a default language dictionary that is associated with the instant messaging contact is loaded. The default language dictionary is one of a plurality of language dictionaries for languages that can be implemented within the instant messaging application. Further, if the instant messaging contact is listed in a contact list of the instant messaging application, a personal custom dictionary associated with the instant messaging contact is also loaded. The personal custom dictionary is unique to the instant messaging contact and is not shared with other instant messaging contacts.
US08010614B1	Systems and methods for generating signatures for electronic communication classification In some embodiments, fully-automated spam identification is facilitated by accelerating a signature extraction process, allowing the use of a relatively large number of signatures finely tailored to individual spam waves, rather than a smaller number of highly-accurate signatures generated under human supervision. The signature extraction process is performed in a distributed manner. A message corpus is classified into a plurality of message clusters. Cluster-specific spam identification text patterns are extracted selectively from members of each cluster, and the text patterns are combined into cluster-specific spam identification signatures. A cluster may represent an individual spam wave. Genetic algorithms are used to optimize the set of spam identification signatures by selecting the highest-performing combinations of cluster-specific spam identification text patterns. Performing signature extraction at a subclass level allows accelerating the signature extraction process, which in turn allows frequent signature updates and facilitates fully automated spam identification.
US08010606B2	Dynamic bandwidth control Data transfer over a computer network relating to a data object of a multiple user network application, from a network user who owns the data object to an updating user, is achieved by transfer of a subset of data fields that define the data object, such that the subset of data fields is specified by the updating user and is less than a full update transfer comprising updated values for all the data fields that define the data object. Each data object is defined by multiple data fields, such that the transfer of a subset of the data object data fields ensures that the network bandwidth utilized for data updates will be reduced from the situation in which all the defining data fields for an object being updated are transferred over the network.
US08010605B2	System and method for sharing information among provider systems A system is provided wherein information is provided once, and that information is provided to multiple provider systems. Information provided by a user is stored and implemented for each provider as needed. The information is provided by a user to a central server that distributes the information to one or more provider systems. In particular, the information is stored in a database and distributed to the provider system depending on the type of transaction. According to one aspect, the information is stored in an unstructured format in the database. In some embodiments the information contains metatags or indicators that can be parsed by a parser to extract the data content from the desired data fields.
US08010601B2	Contiguous location-based user networks A system and method are provided for creating location-based user networks. In general, a proximity group including a number of users is identified. Each user in the proximity group is within a proximate area of at least one other user in the proximity group and has an area of interest. The areas of interest of the users in the proximity group are aggregated to provide an aggregate area of interest for the proximity group. Other users within the aggregate area of interest are identified as neighbors of each of the users in the proximity group. Once the neighbors are identified, each of the users in the proximity group may use the neighbors as members, or potential members, for a user network.
US08010597B2	Componentized site engine services A plurality of modules which provide a user with tools for engaging in social networking are created. The plurality of modules are associated with a service. A server hosting the web space receives a selection from the user corresponding to a first module. In response to the selection, the server associates the service with the web space. The first module renders the web space on a client accessing the web space. The server enables a visitor to the web space to access a second module form the plurality of modules associated with the service. The accessed second module will display the web space in a second format on the client of the visitor.
US08010594B2	System and method for billing system interface failover resolution A determination is made whether a first application server of a group of N application servers, N being at least two, is a coordinator of the group. Responsive to determining that the first application server is the coordinator of the group, a connection to a billing system is established, via a terminal server, by the first application server. A determination is made whether a second application server of the group of N application servers is the coordinator of the group. Responsive to determining that the second application server is not the coordinator of the group, a periodic check is made whether the second application server of the group of N application servers is the coordinator of the group. The second application server may later be determined to be the coordinator of the group, when the first server experiences difficulty. Once it is determined that the second application server now is the coordinator of the group, a connection is established to the billing system, via the terminal server, by the second application server.
US08010586B2	Apparatus and method of generating DBI signal in semiconductor integrated circuit An apparatus for generating a DBI signal in a semiconductor integrated circuit includes a full adder that includes data input terminals and a carry input terminal, each of which receives data, performs an operation on the received data, thereby outputting a sum and a carry. A half adder includes data input terminals, each of which receives data, performs an operation on the received data, thereby outputting a sum and a carry. A DBI determining unit determines a logic value of each of the data according to the sums and the carries that are transmitted from the full adder and the half adder, thereby outputting a DBI signal.
US08010583B2	Computer readable medium, document processing apparatus, and document processing system with selective storage A computer readable medium storing a program causing a computer to execute a process for performing an image processing, the process including: selecting a first storage location as a storage destination of an electronic document based on image information of the electronic document generated by reading a document to be stored; selecting a second storage location as a storage destination candidate of the electronic document; registering the electronic document to the first storage location; creating result information including information on the electronic document, the first storage location and the second storage location; allowing a user to instruct changing the storage destination of the electronic document from the first storage location to the second storage location; and registering the electronic document to the second storage location on the basis of the instruction.
US08010581B2	Knowledge discovery tool navigation A system including a knowledge model is provided. The system includes an interface for presenting a relationship between two entities of a knowledge model. The interface includes a method that accepts a first input representative of a selection of a first interface item, the first interface item associated with an entity of the knowledge model. The method also includes presenting, in response to the acceptance, a second interface item, the second interface item associated with a second entity of the knowledge model, wherein the second entity has a relationship with the selected entity and the relationship has a relationship type selected from the group consisting of a direct relationship type or a derived relationship type. Finally, the method also includes presenting a relationship indicia representative of the relationship between the first entity and the second entity.
US08010578B2	Method of refactoring a running database system A database development system is provided. The system includes a current-state source representation of a database that can be captured in a model of the database and a metadata component that preserves user intentions describing when a user interacts with the system to perform a refactoring operation (or other code enhancement) for use in subsequent operations by the system. A deployment component is provided that utilizes the preserved user intentions to optimize behavioral upgrades to the system, where simulations can be run against the model to facilitate efficient and automated deployments.
US08010576B2	Inventory and configuration management A schema is provided that describes specific executables and parameters. Relationships between the executables and parameters are also defined. The schema is provided to represent SCM and IM tasks uniformly. Information regarding a specific component is represented by the schema. The schema may then be used to describe metadata for specific components. For example, the schema provides information for components such as how the component is comprised (its parts), its relationship to other components (i.e., dependencies), its parameters, the parameters' constraints and dependencies, etc. This provides a universal framework that is independent of specific component and can be used for SCM as well as for IM.

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