Patents Represented by Law Firm Harness, Dickey & Pierce
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Patent number: 8334562Abstract: A nonvolatile memory including a plurality of memory transistors in series, wherein source/drain and channel regions therebetween are of a first type and a select transistor, at each end of the plurality of memory transistors in series, wherein channels regions of each of the select transistors is of the first type. The first type may be n-type or p-type. The nonvolatile memory may further include a first dummy select transistor at one end of the plurality of memory transistors in series between one of the select transistors and the plurality of memory transistors in series and a second dummy select transistor at the other end of the plurality of memory transistors in series between the other select transistor and the plurality of memory transistors in series.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Hyun Lee, Jung-dal Choi
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Patent number: 8335446Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an encoder that detects a first pulse signal relevant to a conveyance velocity of an intermediate transfer belt, an encoder that detects a second pulse signal relevant to a conveyance velocity of a transfer-paper conveying belt, a print control unit that performs feedback control by using a count value of the first pulse signal per unit time and a target conveyance velocity value common between the conveyance velocity of the intermediate transfer belt and that of the transfer-paper conveying belt so that the conveyance velocity of the intermediate transfer belt attains the target value and also performs feedback-control by using a count value of the second pulse signal per unit time and the target value so that the conveyance velocity of the transfer-paper conveying belt attains the target value.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Natsuko Kawase, Jun Kosako, Shigeyuki Ishii, Takahiro Kamekura, Takahiro Miyakawa, Takashi Enami, Miyo Taniguchi
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Patent number: 8333068Abstract: An exhaust heat recovery device is provided with an evaporation portion for evaporating an operation fluid flowing therein by performing heat exchange with exhaust gas of an engine, a condensation portion for condensing the operation fluid flowing from the evaporation portion by performing heat exchange with coolant of the engine, and a flow adjusting portion for adjusting a flow amount of the operation fluid flowing from the condensation portion to the evaporation portion. A catalyst temperature detector is adapted to detect a temperature of a catalyst for purifying the exhaust gas, and a control unit sets a catalyst heating mode when the detected temperature of the catalyst is lower than a threshold value. Furthermore, the control unit causes the flow adjusting portion to adjust the flow amount of the operation fluid from the condensation portion to the evaporation portion at zero, in the catalyst heating mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Kenshirou Muramatsu, Yasutoshi Yamanaka, Kimio Kohara, Yuuki Mukoubara
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Patent number: 8335009Abstract: An image forming device is disclosed that is able to easily deal with image data stored in plural image forming devices. The image forming device includes an image reading unit that reads image data; a storage unit that stores the image data read by the image reading unit; a printing unit that prints the image data; and an image information transmission unit that transmits at least attribute information of the image data to an information management device through a network, which manages at least the attribute information transmitted from the plural image forming devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventor: Maki Yoshihama
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Patent number: 8335214Abstract: Provided are an interface system and a method of controlling the interface system. The interface system may include a memory, a first processor, a second processor, and an interface unit. The memory may be configured to store received data in packets. The first processor may be configured to analyze a header of each of the packets to obtain analysis information. The second processor may be configured to receive and process a payload of the packet that includes the analyzed header and the payload. The interface unit may be configured to transmit only the payload to the second processor based on the analysis information. Since the interface system and the method may directly transmit only the payload of the packet to the processor without copying the payload to a separate memory, memory usage efficiency and system performance may be improved and power consumption may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae-bok Lee, Ki-cheol Lee, Yong Ho Song, Jaehyeong Jeong
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Patent number: 8335109Abstract: Disclosed is a nonvolatile memory device which includes a plurality of cell array layers stacked on a semiconductor substrate. Each of the plurality of cell array layers includes a plurality of strings. Each of the plurality of strings has string and ground select transistors and a plurality of memory cells connected in series between the string and ground select transistors. A common source line is on each of the plurality of cell array layers. Each common source line is connected with first sides of the plurality of strings on a corresponding cell array layer. A plurality of bit lines is connected with second sides of the plurality of strings disposed on the cell array layers and arranged in the vertical direction to the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of word lines is connected with the plurality of memory cells.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-Soo Seol, Yoondong Park, Sukpil Kim
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Patent number: 8333445Abstract: An assembly adaptor (6) for the assembly of a functional mounting (19) that is attachable on a cabinet body (1) with a frame (2) structure has an assembly plate (7) with an assembly face (14) on which the functional mounting (19) is attached. A first attachment face (9), in the mounted condition of the assembly adaptor (6), is held in abutment to a frame (2) of a cabinet body (1). An attachment part (8) with a second attachment face (10), in the assembled condition of the assembly adaptor (6), is held in abutment to a side wall (3) of the cabinet body (1). The attachment portion (8) is retainable relative to the assembly plate (7) with a variable distance between the two attachment faces (9, 10).Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Huwil Butoripari Es Uzletberendezesi Rendszerek KftInventor: Juergen Schnell
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Patent number: 8334148Abstract: An example embodiment relates to a method of forming a pattern structure, including forming an object layer on a substrate, and forming a hard mask on the object layer. A plasma reactive etching process is performed on the object layer using an etching gas including a fluorine containing gas and ammonia (NH3) gas together with oxygen gas to form a pattern. The oxygen gas is used for suppressing the removal of the hard mask during the etching process.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun-Ho Jeong, Jang-Eun Lee, Woo-Jin Kim, Hee-Ju Shin, Yong-Hwan Ryu
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Patent number: 8333371Abstract: A creasing device includes: a first member on which a linear convex-edged blade is formed in a direction perpendicular to a sheet conveying direction; a second member on which a concave-edged blade pairing with the convex-edged blade is formed; and a drive unit that drives the first and second members to relatively come close to and away from each other, thereby making a crease on the sheet, wherein in a standby state, the drive unit keeps faces of the first member and second member not parallel; and in making a crease on the sheet, causes the convex-edged blade and the concave-edged blade to have point contact with each other via the sheet held therebetween so as to initiate a creasing movement by a rotation movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Naohiro Kikkawa, Hitoshi Hattori, Takashi Saito, Shuuya Nagasako, Naoyuki Ishikawa, Yuusuke Shibasaki, Hidetoshi Kojima, Naoki Oikawa, Go Aiba
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Patent number: 8333173Abstract: A camshaft assembly may include a shaft and a lobe member fixed for rotation with the shaft. The lobe member may include a lobe extending radially outward from a base circle. The lobe may include a valve closing profile defined between a peak of the lobe and an ending point of the lobe on the base circle. The valve closing profile may define a closing flank and a closing ramp extending from an end of the closing flank to the ending point. The closing ramp may have a radial extent from the base circle at the end of the closing flank that is less than ten percent of the radial extent of the peak from the base circle and may have a first angular extent of at least ten degrees. A second angular extent defined between the peak and the ending point may be at least eighty degrees.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventors: Robert Lionel Jacques, Gerald J. Hysko, Jr.
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Patent number: 8335463Abstract: A cleaning device including a first blade contacting a surface of an image carrier and a second blade separate from the first blade to contact the surface of the image carrier at a position downstream from the first blade in a direction of rotation of the image carrier relative to a transfer position on the surface of the image carrier. A leading end of the second blade facing up is positioned upstream from a trailing end of the second blade relative to the direction of rotation of the image carrier. A first edge of the leading end of the second blade contacts the surface of the image carrier at a point on the surface of the image carrier below a second edge of the leading end of the second blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventor: Akira Fujimori
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Patent number: 8336083Abstract: A trusted network access control system based on ternary equal identification is provided. The system includes access requestor AR, access controller AC and policy manager PM as well as the protocol interface among them. The protocol interface between the AR and AC includes a trusted network transmission interface (IF-TNT) and IF-TNACCS interface between TNAC client and TNAC server. The protocol interface between the AC and PM includes an identification policy service interface IF-APS, evaluation policy service interface IF-EPS and a trust measurement interface IF-TM. The protocol interface between the AR and PM includes a trust measurement interface IF-TM.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: China Iwncomm Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuelei Xiao, Jun Cao, Xiaolong Lai, Zhenhai Huang
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Patent number: 8333841Abstract: [Object] To provide a roll-to-roll vacuum deposition apparatus capable of easily and speedily adjusting a pressing force between a printing roller and a backup roller. [Solving Means] In the present invention, by adjusting a pressing force between a printing roller and a backup roller through a relative movement of a mask forming unit including the printing roller and a transfer roller with respect to a vacuum chamber, individual adjustments of the printing roller and the transfer roller are eliminated and an adjustment of a pressing force on a unit basis is realized, thus achieving simplification of a structure, simplification and enhancement in precision of tasks, and a reduction in work time.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Ulvac, Inc.Inventors: Nobuhiro Hayashi, Tomoharu Fujii, Isao Tada, Atsushi Nakatsuka
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Patent number: 8335617Abstract: A sensor detection controller is used in combination with a capacitive sensor that is mounted on a seat of a vehicle in such a manner that a capacitance of the capacitive sensor changes according to whether the seat is occupied. The sensor detection controller has a fault detection mode and a normal detection mode. The sensor detection controller includes a signal source for applying an amplitude signal to the capacitive sensor, a switch for switching a signal path, through which the amplitude signal is applied, between the fault detection mode and the normal detection mode, a signal detector for detecting a change in a voltage or a current of the amplitude signal when the amplitude signal is applied, and an impedance member connected to the signal path.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignees: Denso Corporation, Nippon Soken, Inc.Inventors: Masayoshi Satake, Noboru Maeda, Hiroyuki Mori, Kouji Ootaka
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Patent number: 8334321Abstract: A fat emulsion comprises a prostaglandin as an active ingredient, the fat emulsion comprising a phospholipid that comprises phosphatidylcholine (PC) and phosphatidylglycerol (PG) and has a ratio of PC to PG (PC:PG) of 85:15 to 99.7:0.3.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2007Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Q.P. CorporationInventors: Satomi Kamiya, Tomonori Uchida, Hideto Yoshida, Yasutaka Inoue, Noboru Yamada, Kenichi Kajihara
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Patent number: 8333515Abstract: A bearing assembly includes an inner race adapted to be coupled to an inner member and an outer race adapted to be coupled to an outer member positioned such that the inner race is in an opposed and spaced apart relation from the outer race. Roller elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. An inner flange is coupled to the outer race, includes circumferentially spaced apart recesses and extends generally radially toward the inner race. An outer flange is coupled to the inner race. A flexible sealing member contacts both the inner flange and the outer flange. A shroud includes tabs that extend through the recesses. The tabs are coupled to the outer race. The inner and outer members are permitted to rotate relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Emerson Power Transmission CorporationInventors: Collin B. Milliken, John P. Cook
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Patent number: 8335263Abstract: In one embodiment, the method includes determining reference picture index numbers in a reference picture list. The reference picture index numbers increase for reference pictures having a decreasing display order with respect to a picture including the macroblock. The reference picture numbers increase for reference pictures having an increasing display order with respect to the picture including the macroblock, and the reference picture index numbers of the reference pictures have a decreasing display order are greater than the reference picture index numbers of the reference pictures having an increasing display order. Motion vector information is obtained for the current field macroblock. A field reference picture index associated with the current field macroblock is obtained. A frame reference picture is selected based on the frame reference picture index and the reference picture index number.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yoon Seong Soh, Byeong Moon Jeon
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Patent number: 8334700Abstract: An arc detection system for a plasma generation system includes a radio frequency (RF) sensor that generates first and second signals based on a respective electrical properties of (RF) power that is in communication with a plasma chamber. A correlation module generates an arc detect signal based on the first and second signals. The arc detect signal indicates whether an arc is occurring in the plasma chamber and is employed to vary an aspect of the RF power to extinguish the arc.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: David J. Coumou, Riad E. El-Choueiry
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Patent number: D672666Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: William D. Rhodes, David Scott Drew
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Patent number: D672739Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sunho Sin