Abstract: A multi-mode communication device (100) uses a quadrature transmitter (102) for transmitting both amplitude and constant envelope angle-modulated signals. For angle modulation, a separate feedback path is used from that used for amplitude modulated signal transmission. An FM receiver (136) is used to produce error signals (214, 216) used in correcting the I and Q quadrature signals (206, 208).

Abstract: A quadrature modulated transceiver (102) is used to generate a constant envelope angle modulated signal for communications. To produce the required feedback when operating in the constant envelope mode, an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed receiver (136) is used.

Abstract: A quadrature modulated transceiver (102) is used to generate a constant envelope angle modulated signal for communications. To produce the required feedback when operating in the constant envelope mode, an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed receiver (136) is used.

Abstract: A method of managing antenna usage within a communication device can include determining selected transceivers of a plurality of transceivers requiring a connection with an antenna (410) and identifying diversity requirements for the selected transceivers (420). A plurality of antennas can be allocated among the selected transceivers according to the diversity requirements (425, 430).

Abstract: A miniature multiple die packaging assembly suitable for use in a radio is provided. The assembly includes a heatsink having contact with a chassis of the radio, a circuit board containing a plurality of active devices having leads to a perimeter of the circuit board, and a mating board having an opening. The mating board attaches along a top perimeter of the circuit board to pass the leads of the circuit board for extending a connection of the active devices to a radio board. The plurality of active devices are in contact and coplanar with the heatsink for providing efficient heat dissipation. The circuit board can interchangeably accept single package die or multiple package die having different sizes and layouts.

Abstract: A packaging assembly (100) includes a plurality of dissimilar die (102, 104, 106) bonded to a base board (110) and ground coupled to a heat sink (108) through an opening (132). A mating board (112) is coupled to the base board (110) to provide separate surface mountable contacts (148-158, 166) with which to independently bias each die (102, 104, 106) while the heat sink (108) provides thermal dissipation for the die. Assembly (100) provides a surface mountable package well suited to multiband applications.

Abstract: A multi-mode wireless communication device (100) such as a cellular telephone. The communication device is capable of operating with a plurality of affiliations. A memory (110) contains timed affiliation profiles (111) for a plurality of timed affiliations (150, 160). Under control of a controller (112), time information broadcast over a system control channel is compared with information stored in memory (111) to determine which of a plurality of affiliations the communication device should be registered under. The controller (112) directs the communication device to register under a new affiliation or otherwise modify affiliations when a time associated with a timed affiliation profile (111) is reached.

Abstract: A corrective appliance, as an insole insert, and method of manufacture thereof, an improved insole design of this invention can be used as an insert or sole construction to evert the foot with a raised area having inclined sloping edges at the first metatarsal area with support in the region of the ball of the foot and the first metatarsal head to evert or support the foot by raising the ball of the foot, thereby causing the foot to rotate outwardly, and relieving, reducing and diminishing irritation, inflammation and pain associated with the lower leg ailment commonly known as shin splints.

Abstract: A seedling planter is formed by an elongated hollow container component of square cross section open at its upper end and closed partially at its lower end by crossed webs which provide support for the lower ends of a plurality of elongated tray components each having two joined walls secured together at their lower ends by a bottom wall. Anchor grooves on the lower inner sides of the container side walls slidably receive the lower edges of the tray components, with the inner sides of the tray walls facing the inner sides of a pair of adjacent walls of the container component. Four tray components thus are receivable removably in the container component, and plant growth medium may be filled into the four components formed by the four tray components and confronting walls of the container component. Seeds deposited in the growth medium grow into seedlings, and each seedling with its growth medium is removable with its associated tray component from the container component.

Abstract: A radio receiver (10) comprises a plurality of stages and means for selectively adjusting the stages (16, 18, and 22), as a function of the received signal strength to reduce intermodulation distortion. In still another aspect of the invention, a receiver determines the signal strength of a received signal and uses this information to selectively control stages of the receiver in order to reduce the receiver's current drain.

Abstract: A deep, free-standing, convertibly subdivided plant container adapted particularly for use in growing deep rooted plants. The container comprises an outer case having a floor comprising a plurality of bands arranged in a selected pattern as required to form ventilating openings. An inner, removable divider comprises a plurality of telescoping, interfitting plates having a cross sectional pattern predetermined to position the plates in bearing engagement with the bands when the divider is inserted in the case. Means also are present for manipulating the divider and for stabilizing it against displacement during use.

Abstract: A nursery plant container assembly comprising an inner container which houses the plant, a base plate which supports the container, and an exterior jacket which surrounds the container. The container may be of conventional construction, with an open top and drain openings at the bottom. The base plate underlies and supports the container a spaced distance from the base plate. A peripheral wall is mounted on the base plate, creating a reservoir into which the plant treating fluids drain through the container openings.Wicks extend through the container openings into the reservoir and return the fluid to active use in irrigating the plant. A jacket surrounding the container has at its bottom a radially extending support foot bearing against the base plate.A retainer on the base plate positions and retains the foot. Seal means at the top of the jacket contacts the outer surface of the container and seal off the space between the container and the jacket.

Abstract: A radio receiver (102) receives on a selected one of a plurality of channels, one of which is a control channel. A continuous signal is transmitted on the control channel. A frequency synthesizer (122) includes a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO 124) and a plurality of phase lock circuits (126), such as a phase detector (130), a reference oscillator (134), a programmable divider (128) and a loop filter (132). The input of the VCO can be switched between the phase lock circuits and an automatic frequency control circuit (AFC 114), which is connected to the radio receiver. When the radio receiver is receiving a quality control channel signal, the switch is positioned to select the AFC circuit and, consequently, the VCO is frequency locked to the control channel signal. Whenever the VCO is locked to the control channel signal, one or more of the phase lock circuits are deactivated, thereby reducing power consumption.

Abstract: A lidded container for growing, transporting and storing nursery plants. The container assembly comprises in combination an open-topped container dimensioned to receive the root structure of a plant and a lid which fits within the open top of the container. The lid has a central opening dimensioned to receive the stem or trunk of a plant and a radial slot of predetermined width communicating the opening with the exterior. A slide block or other closure is mountable in the slot. It slidably engages the slot margins when the lid is in its operative position, closing the open top of the container. Frictional interengaging means, such as a plurality of parallel, closely-spaced ribs on the upper inner margin of the container, releasably maintains the top in the closed condition of the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved container construction including a molded resilient plastic vessel having one open end and a molded resilient plastic cover removably and sealingly mountable on the open end of the vessel for containing materials, including liquids, in the vessel. The molded resilient plastic vessel includes a right circular cylindrical wall having a bottom formed integral with the interior of the wall adjacent to one end leaving the opposite end of the wall open. A handle assembly is formed integral with the exterior of the cylindrical wall adjacent to the open end. The handle assembly includes an arcuate handle having opposite ends formed integral with the cylindrical wall. The vessel includes a top seal defining the open end. The top seal includes a bead formed integral with the outer surface of the cylindrical wall and a top surface defining the open end of the vessel. The bead has a side and a lower locking face. The lower locking face is on the bead adjacent to the bottom.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a plate holder for holding a plate, and more particularly, an ornamental plate, in a substantially vertical attitude for displaying the plate. The plate holder includes a base having a track with a plurality of serrations on the track. A support is movably mounted on the track. The support includes a plate panel which is adapted for being substantially perpendicular to the base. The plate panel has a tooth formed integral therewith for engaging the serrations on the track for releasably locking the support to the base in a selected position.

Abstract: A knee stabilizer that allows complete freedom of movement of the leg and knee for support and protection of a knee joint, primarily to the medial collateral ligament or lateral collateral ligament of the knee comprising a double hinged single side brace having a rigid support bar formed to be positioned away from the knee aside the knee joint said, support pivotally hinged at one end to an upper padded plate and at the other end pivotally hinged to a lower padded plate; the upper padded plate removably secured to the thigh and the lower padded plate removably secured to the lower leg or calf.