Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions of cactus fruit extracts combined with ginseng berry extracts and foods and drink products made therefrom. The novel beverages and extracts of the present invention may be used in food products and drinks to enhance flavor and nutritional value.
Abstract: A safety device, for securing a ladder to more than one structure type. The device includes a base, having one or more connection holes, designed to secure the safety device to a first structure type through the connection holes. The device also includes a securing section, coupled to the base section, designed to secure the safety device to a second structure type. The device may optionally include a support, removably coupled to the base, designed to engage a front edge of a gutter, to prevent structural damage to the gutter when the ladder rests on the gutter. The device may also include a removable bracket portion, having one or more bracket connection holes, perpendicularly oriented to, and coupled to, the base, and designed to secure the safety device to a third structure type, through the bracket connection holes, when the support engages the front edge of the gutter.
Abstract: A nonvolatile ferromagnetic RAM device which is capable of reading the data stored in each magnet quickly and efficiently utilizing a minimal number of components. Specifically there is a nonvolatile ferromagnetic RAM which is capable of reading the data stored in each magnetic bit. The ferromagnetic memory cell, comprising of a base (19) that is oriented in a horizontal plane. There is also a bit (3), made of a ferromagnetic material, having: a height that is oriented perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the base, and a polarity that can be directed along the height. Additionally, there is a sense line (1), positioned proximate the bit (3) sufficient to detect the directed polarity of the bit; and a write line (2), positioned proximate the bit sufficient to direct the polarity of the bit.
Abstract: A liquid remediation system is disclosed comprising a reaction chamber having an inlet in communication with a source of liquid. A pump directs the liquid through the reaction chamber. A reactive medium, that chemically reacts with a contaminant is dispersed throughout the reaction chamber. At least one discharge loop may direct the liquid back to the source from the reaction chamber after the liquid has undergone a level of remediation. Also disclosed is a method of remediating a liquid. In the method a reaction chamber is provided, having an inlet in communication with a source of liquid. The liquid is directed through the reaction chamber by a pump. A contaminant in the liquid is chemically reacted with a reactive medium that is dispersed throughout the reaction chamber. The liquid is then directed back to the source from the reaction chamber through at least one discharge loop after the liquid has undergone a level of remediation.
Abstract: A method for fitting a hearing device in an ear canal, comprises, providing a receiver module sized and shaped to fit in any of a wide range of ear canals, selecting a conformal tip from a plurality of differently sized conformal tips, each conformal tip of the plurality having an inside circumference adapted to engage the same size receiver module, wherein the selected conformal tip has an outside circumference slightly larger than the circumference of the ear canal, engaging the receiver module within the selected conformal tip, and inserting the selected conformal tip and engaged receiver module into the ear canal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 10, 1999
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2003
Assignee:
Sonic Innovations, Inc.
Inventors:
Owen D. Brimhall, Carl E. Ellis, Jerry L. Pauley, Craig M. Collotzi
Abstract: The present invention comprises novel combinations of ginseng berry juice and extracts combined with other skin nutrients and moisturizers which may be used to soften and moisturize the skin while providing essential vitamins and nutrients to the skin in a natural way.
Abstract: A hearing device comprises a housing having an outer wall and a compartment adapted to receive a battery. The battery forms a portion of the housing outer wall when engaged with the compartment. The hearing device compartment also includes an integrated switch comprising a contact adapted to engage the battery in response to a deformation of the hearing device, and a conformal tip adapted to engage with the housing such that the conformal tip surrounds the compartment and the engaged battery.
Abstract: A device for assisting a user with ingress and egress into and out of automobiles and other modes of transportation that includes an attaching member for attaching the device to the mode of transportation and a connecting member which includes a handle that the user grasps during ingress and egress from the mode of transportation and an adjusting means that allows the device to be strategically located for a user's particular needs or preferences.
Abstract: A Hall effect ferromagnetic non-volatile random access memory cell comprising a Hall effect sensor adjacent to a ferromagnetic bit which is surrounded by a drive coil. The coil is electrically connected to a drive circuit, and when provided with an appropriate current creates a residual magnetic field in the ferromagnetic bit, the polarity of which determines the memory status of the cell. The Hall effect sensor is electrically connected via four conductors to a voltage source, ground, and two read sense comparator lines for comparing the voltage output to determine the memory status of the cell. The read and write circuits are arranged in a matrix of bit columns and byte rows. A method for manufacturing said Hall effect ferromagnetic non-volatile random access memory cell.
Abstract: A nonvolatile ferromagnetic RAM device which is capable of reading the data stored in each magnet quickly and efficiently utilizing a minimal number of components. Specifically there is a nonvolatile ferromagnetic RAM which is capable of reading the data stored in each magnetic bit. The ferromagnetic memory cell, comprising of a base (19) that is oriented in a horizontal plane. There is also a bit (3), made of a ferromagnetic material, having: a height that is oriented perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the base, and a polarity that can be directed along the height. Additionally, there is a sense line (1), positioned proximate the bit (3) sufficient to detect the directed polarity of the bit; and a write line (2), positioned proximate the bit sufficient to direct the polarity of the bit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 29, 2000
Date of Patent:
December 11, 2001
Assignee:
Pageant Technologies, Inc. (Micromem Technologies,
Inc.)
Abstract: A non-volatile RAM device is disclosed which utilizes a plurality of ferromagnetic bits (6) each surrounded by a coil of a write line (13) for directing the remnant polarity thereof is disclosed. The direction of magnetic remnance in each bit (6) is dictated by the direction of a current induced into write line (13). Further, a magneto sensor (7) comprising a magneto resistor (1) coupled to a collector (2) is placed approximate each bit (6). The magneto resistor (1) is coupled to a control circuit (30) for receiving current. The current passing across magneto resistor (1) is biased in a direction either right or left of the original current flow direction. The collector is coupled to a sense line (4), which in turn, is coupled to an amplifier (12). When current flow is biased in the direction of the collector, the serial resistance of the magneto resistor will be decreased, and the sense line (4) will receive a high amount of current.
Abstract: A security system comprising at least one satellite unit coupled in signal communication to a main unit, the main unit for emitting an alerting stimulus in response to a signal received from the satellite unit indicating the presence of a security threat.
Abstract: A non-volatile RAM device is disclosed which utilizes a plurality of ferromagnetic bits (6) each surrounded by a coil of a write line (13) for directing the remnant polarity thereof is disclosed. The direction of magnetic remnance in each bit (6) is dictated by the direction of a current induced into write line (13). Further, a magneto sensor (7) comprising a magneto resistor (1) coupled to a pair of collectors (2a & 2b) is placed approximate each bit (6). The magneto resistor (1) is coupled to a control circuit (30) for receiving current. The current passing across magneto resistor (1) is biased in a direction either right or left of the original current flow direction. The collectors are coupled to a pair of sense lines (4a & 4b), which are in turn, coupled to a voltage differential amplifier (12). The collector in the direction of biased current flow, will receive a greater number of electrons than the other collector, and therefore have a greater negative charge.
Abstract: A nonvolatile ferromagnetic RAM device and method that is capable of reading the data stored in each magnet quickly and efficiently utilizing a minimal number of components. Specifically, there is a nonvolatile ferromagnetic RAM which is capable of reading the data stored in each magnetic bit. Specifically, there is a ferromagnetic memory cell, comprising a bit (3), made of a ferromagnetic material, having a remnant polarity. A write line (2), located proximate the bit, is coupled to receive: 1) a first current sufficient to create the remnant polarity, and 2) a pulsed second current, insufficient to create any remnant polarity, but sufficient to potentially fluctuate the remnant polarity during the second current pulse. A sense line (1), positioned proximate the bit (3), has the purpose of detecting any potentially created remnant polarity fluctuation.