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  • Wireless distribution & collection system
    Patent number: 7765318
    Abstract: A system for data transmission and reception is provided. The system includes a wireless data broadcast system (100) broadcasting outgoing data from a data network to a plurality of users (126, 128) using one or more wireless broadcast repeaters. A wireless data return path system receives incoming data from the plurality of users and provides the incoming data to the data network. The wireless data return path system further comprises one or more wireless collector system (120) receiving data from a predetermined set of the plurality of users, and one or more return path repeater systems receiving data from one or more predetermined wireless collector systems. The system also uses terrestrial line-of-sight broadcasting in conjunction with satellite data transmission systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Magna Light Corporation
    Inventors: Sanjay H. Patel, Harikrushna S. Patel
  • Method for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods
    Patent number: 7763306
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on the manipulation of various unit operations used in the production of food products, particularly the washing and cooking unit operations. For example, the washing unit operation can be modified to provide a contacting step at an increased time and temperature, and adding components such as calcium chloride and L-cysteine to an aqueous solution used for the contacting. The cooking unit operation can be modified by dividing it into at least a higher-temperature first heating step and a lower-temperature second heating step in order to avoid the high-temperature/low-moisture conditions most favorable for acrylamide formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Lawrence Barry, Colin Jeffrey Burnham, Pravin Maganlal Desai, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Henry Kin-Hang Leung, John Richard Masson, V. N. Mohan Rao, Robert William Saunders, James William Stalder, Michael Grant Topor
  • Modular display rack
    Patent number: 7762410
    Abstract: A modular display rack capable of multi-unit stacking and simultaneously accommodating trays in either a gravitational-feed orientation or a non-gravitational-feed orientation. A preferred embodiment comprises: a first tray and a second tray, wherein each one of said trays comprises a left tray panel, a right tray panel, a front tray panel, a rear tray panel, and a bottom tray panel; a first pillar, a second pillar, and a third pillar; wherein the second tray is aligned above the first tray, and the first and second trays are spaced apart and secured in their relative positions by shared attachment to the first, second, and third pillars such that: the first pillar is adjacent to the trays' left tray panels; the second pillar is adjacent to the trays' right tray panels; and the third pillar is adjacent to the trays' rear tray panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Sabritas, S. de R.L. de C.V.
    Inventors: Maria Alejandra Noble Colin, Juan Manuel Avila Barriga
  • Methods for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods
    Patent number: 7763304
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on the manipulation of various unit operations used in the production of food products, particularly the washing and cooking unit operations. For example, the washing unit operation can be modified to provide a contacting step at an increased time and temperature, and adding components such as calcium chloride and L-cysteine to an aqueous solution used for the contacting. The cooking unit operation can be modified by dividing it into at least a higher-temperature first heating step and a lower-temperature second heating step in order to avoid the high-temperature/low-moisture conditions most favorable for acrylamide formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Lawrence Barry, Colin Jeffrey Burnham, Pravin Maganlal Desai, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Henry Kin-Hang Leung, John Richard Masson, V. N. Mohan Rao, Robert William Saunders, James William Stalder, Michael Grant Topor
  • Method for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods
    Patent number: 7763305
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for a method for reducing the amount of acrylamide in thermally processed foods. This invention permits the production of foods having significantly reduced levels of acrylamide. The method relies on the manipulation of various unit operations used in the production of food products, particularly the washing and cooking unit operations. For example, the washing unit operation can be modified to provide a contacting step at an increased time and temperature, and adding components such as calcium chloride and L-cysteine to an aqueous solution used for the contacting. The cooking unit operation can be modified by dividing it into at least a higher-temperature first heating step and a lower-temperature second heating step in order to avoid the high-temperature/low-moisture conditions most favorable for acrylamide formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Lawrence Barry, Colin Jeffrey Burnham, Pravin Maganlal Desai, Ponnattu Kurian Joseph, Henry Kin-Hang Leung, John Richard Masson, V. N. Mohan Rao, Robert William Saunders, James William Stalder, Michael Grant Topor
  • Embedded magnet type motor
    Patent number: 7750523
    Abstract: A rotor of an embedded magnet type motor is disclosed. A rotor core of the motor includes first accommodation holes and V-shaped accommodation holes. The first accommodation holes extend in radial directions, and the V-shaped accommodation holes protrude radially outward. The rotor core has grooves at positions corresponding to the first accommodation holes on the outer periphery of the rotor core. Each groove has a width as a dimension in the circumferential direction when viewed from the axial direction. Each first magnet has a width as a dimension in the circumferential direction when viewed from the axial direction. The width of the grooves is larger than the width of the first magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: ASMO Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiro Nakayama, Yoshiyuki Takabe, Hirotaka Itoh
  • Vehicle wiper/washer control apparatus and vehicle wiper/washer apparatus
    Patent number: 7735183
    Abstract: If a washer switch is turned on in a state in which a wiper determining portion determines that a wiper switch is in an OFF state, and a vehicle speed determining portion determines that a vehicle speed is equal to or more than a predetermined speed, a simultaneous operation control portion ejects the washer fluid in a state in which the wiper is positioned at a lower reversing position. The simultaneous operation control portion causes the wiper to reciprocate at least once simultaneously with the ejection. The simultaneous operation control portion additionally ejects the washer fluid at least once, in a state in which the wiper is positioned at an intermediate position between the lower reversing position and an upper reversing position. Accordingly, it is possible to inhibit a lack of the washer fluid from being generated on the surface to be wiped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: ASMO Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Harita
  • Bulkhead for dividing a cargo container into two compartments
    Patent number: 7731462
    Abstract: A bulkhead for dividing a cargo container into separate compartments. The bulkhead has a first side facing a first compartment and a second side facing the second compartment. One or more bars are attached to the first side of the bulkhead. In one aspect, mounting brackets having a vertically aligned elliptical opening permits the fastening bar to have some play to better operate during instances of rough transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: JPS Corporation
    Inventors: Jerrell P. Squyres, Kelly Lee Miller
  • Golf training device
    Patent number: 7731597
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sport training device for improving technique by providing resistance within the context of a sporting movement. The invention comprises an arcuate frame worn on the thigh of a user, which is secure to the user's thigh with an adjustable belt or cuff coupled to the frame. A lever coupled to the frame extends away from the frame in front of the user's body and an elastic cord is anchored to the lever. An attachment means is coupled to the other end of the elastic cord to allow the user's arms to extend the cord, thereby providing resistance to the user's movement. The attachment means attaches the cord to a wrist strap or glove worn by the user or to the handle of a sport implement such as a golf club.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen D. Burgess
  • Injection molded modular casket
    Patent number: 7730595
    Abstract: A modular casket that is easy to assemble and can be assembled with few or no tools is disclosed. The casket comprises a number of injection molded plastic pieces that can be snap-fit together. The casket is relatively compact and lightweight and is conducive to shipping and storage, yet has sufficient strength for its intended purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventors: Jose A. De La Fuente, Carlos A. Hoefken, Mike Don Harper
  • Method for pole-zero adjustment in radiation measurement systems
    Patent number: 7725281
    Abstract: A method for automatic Pole-Zero adjustment in a radiation measurement system, the method including steps of: receiving a plurality of pulses from a radiation detector; for each of the plurality of pulses, synthesizing a multiple-peak pulse shape; and using the amplitude measurement of individual peaks in each of the multiple-peak pulse shapes to adjust the pole-zero of the radiation measurement system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Canberra Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Valentin T. Jordanov
  • Single mold form fryer with product centering elements
    Patent number: 7717030
    Abstract: A mold form fryer utilizing a top conveyor that transports snack pieces through a constant velocity oil stream without the need for a bottom mating mold or conveyor. Herein, the form fryer is provided with a top conveyor disposed above a fryer oil pan positioned longitudinally through the fryer. Uncooked snack pieces are provided to the fryer oil pan by a bottom entrance conveyor. Snack pieces, once in oil within the fryer, meet with a top conveyor having convex molding surfaces with product-centering elements. At the exit portion of the fryer, a bottom exit conveyor receives the cooked snack pieces from the top conveyor. As no continuous bottom conveyor is utilized, the fryer oil pan may be provided with a reduced volume segment situated between the bottom entrance and exit conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: William Douglas Henson, Harold Reed McKay, Jr., Donald Joe Tatsch
  • Method and apparatus for dispensing for paste-like substances
    Patent number: 7717304
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a container having a cavity for dispensing a paste and a cavity for another material. In one aspect, a first cavity for a comestible paste resides in an area between a hollow piston and a top section having a dispenser. The top section and piston have corresponding male and female threads in their respective cylindrical sections. The paste can be dispensed by slidably advancing the piston towards the dispenser. The threads can then be engaged to rotatably advance the piston towards the dispenser to dispense additional paste. A comestible seasoning or other material can be disposed in the hollow piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Sabritas, S. De R.L. De C.V.
    Inventors: Darrin Bentley Patey, Sergio Octavio Montero Orozco, Diego Javier Moreno Cureño
  • Solar light
    Patent number: D615683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar light
    Patent number: D616135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Combined puck light and pivoting mounting bracket
    Patent number: D617930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Combined puck light and pivoting mounting bracket
    Patent number: D617931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar powered flashlight case
    Patent number: D619089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Combined puck light and fixed mounting bracket
    Patent number: D619744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Combined puck light and fixed mounting bracket
    Patent number: D620164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen