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  • Timing analysis for programmable logic
    Patent number: 7234125
    Abstract: Programming software for mask-programmable logic devices provides a timing estimation to the user for the user's logic design during the compilation stage, notwithstanding that the software is not aware of the ultimate placement and routing of the design, which will be performed by the mask-programmable logic device supplier. The software includes a timing model based on actual delay measurements for different user designs in similar devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Alasdair Scott, Gregor Nixon
  • Signal propagation circuitry for use on integrated circuits
    Patent number: 7233189
    Abstract: Signal transmission circuitry on an integrated circuit ameliorates the effects of possible inequality in rise and fall times of buffer circuits along the transmission circuitry by providing at least one of the buffer circuits as an inverting buffer circuit and at least one other of the buffer circuits as a non-inverting buffer circuit. The invention may be of particular interest for use in clock signal distribution networks on integrated circuits such as programmable logic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Boon Jin Ang, Thow Pang Chong
  • Compounds for enzyme inhibition
    Patent number: 7232818
    Abstract: Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome may be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include at least three peptide units, an epoxide or aziridine, and functionalization at the N-terminus. Among other therapeutic utilities, the peptide-based compounds are expected to display anti-inflammatory properties and inhibition of cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Proteolix, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Smyth, Guy J. Laidig, Ronald T. Borchardt, Barry A. Bunin, Craig M. Crews, John H. Musser
  • Method and apparatus for control of mobility-based ion species identification
    Patent number: 7230238
    Abstract: System for control of ion species behavior in a time-varying filter field of an ion mobility-based spectrometer to improve species identification, based on control of electrical and environmental aspects of sample analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Sionex Corporation
    Inventors: Raanan A. Miller, Erkinjon G. Nazarov, Evgeny Krylov, Gary A. Eiceman
  • Music information system for obtaining information on a second music program while a first music program is played
    Patent number: 7231175
    Abstract: A television and music distribution system is provided. Music programs are distributed over a number of analog and digital music channels to a number of users for playing by their user music equipment. Music information on the music program currently broadcasted on the music channels is provided in an in-band data stream on the channels. The user music equipment includes two tuners for providing users with the ability to listen to the music program on one channel while viewing the music information on another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D Ellis
  • Interactive wagering systems and methods for restricting wagering access
    Patent number: 7229354
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an interactive wagering application that restricts wagering access. The restrictions may be based on user-defined restrictions on the location of the user equipment or any other suitable criterion. The interactive wagering application may compare blackout information and user equipment location information. When blackout information and location information match, wagering access may be restricted. An interactive wagering system may verify that the user equipment is in a location where wagering is permitted. If verified, the user equipment may be granted a location verification token. The location verification token may indicate to the interactive wagering application that the user may be provided with wagering access. User-defined wagering restrictions may also be used to restrict wagering access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: ODS Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. McNutt, Connie T. Marshall, Masood Garahi, Douglas V. Ramsey
  • Phase-locked loop circuits with reduced lock time
    Patent number: 7230495
    Abstract: PLL circuits are provided in which a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) comprising one or more voltage-controlled delay units (VCDs) is initialized with the control voltage of a voltage-controlled delay line (VCDL) having substantially identical VCDs. In general, VCDLs provide for faster signal locking than do VCOs. The VCO locks to a frequency of a reference signal at substantially the same time that the VCDL locks to the reference signal. Lock time of the PLL circuit is thereby reduced. A timing circuit prevents the VCO control voltage from being adjusted during phase locking of the VCO. This allows the VCO frequency lock to be maintained during the VCO phase locking. Lock time is thereby further reduced. The timing circuit locks the VCO to a phase of the reference signal by restarting oscillation of the VCO at an appropriate time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Seong-hoon Lee, Feng Lin
  • Programmable logic device with routing channels
    Patent number: 7230451
    Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) is provided that includes at least one dedicated output routing channel configured to facilitate the processing of output signals generated by multiple function-specific blocks (FSBs). The output routing channel includes a plurality of functional units that may be programmably selectively chained, wherein each functional unit contains an operational block and output selection logic that are configured to programmably selectively implement any of a variety of operations (e.g., bitwise, logical, arithmetic, etc.) that may be performed on the outputs of single FSBs and/or several FSBs. In addition to the output routing channel, the PLD includes at least one input routing channel that is configured to facilitate the routing, registering, and/or selection of FSB input signals. The FSB input routing channel also includes circuitry for performing elementary processing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Langhammer
  • Microneedle drug delivery device
    Patent number: 7226439
    Abstract: Simple microneedle devices for delivery of drugs across or into biological tissue are provided, which permit drug delivery at clinically relevant rates across or into skin or other tissue barriers, with minimal or no damage, pain, or irritation to the tissue. The devices include a substrate to which a plurality of hollow microneedles are attached or integrated, and at least one reservoir, containing the drug, selectably in communication with the microneedles, wherein the volume or amount of drug to be delivered can be selectively altered. The reservoir can be formed of a deformable, preferably elastic, material. The device typically includes a means, such as a plunger, for compressing the reservoir to drive the drug from the reservoir through the microneedles. In one embodiment, the reservoir is a syringe or pump connected to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Prausnitz, Mark G. Allen, Inder-Jeet Gujral
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D543720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D543721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Decoro, Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Seat
    Patent number: D544238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Seat
    Patent number: D544239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Seat
    Patent number: D544240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D544241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro, Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D544242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D544244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D544245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D544246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DeCoro Limited
    Inventor: Luca Ricci
  • Media storage case
    Patent number: D544743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lax, Agjah I. Libohova