Patents Issued in May 1, 2007
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Patent number: 7210622Abstract: An enhanced PIN, password, passcode protection system and method using an input terminal interface displaying a sequence of random symbols and a set of software rules set in a lookup table also prepared by software means, and the software means is stored in hardware means and at least one of a plurality of transformations are selected by a user and are based on preselected rules arranged in the lookup table and preprogrammed into the software. A currently used PIN has one or more symbols transformed according to the preselected rules and the user's PIN, transformed into a modified PIN, is input into the input terminal interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventors: Bruno Lambert, Éric Bourbonnais
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Patent number: 7210623Abstract: A shelf label assembly includes a support, a display, and a printable overlay, wherein the printable overlay has a window through which the display can be viewed. The display can be written or rewritten electronically, and the overlay can be printed.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert G. Capurso, Stanley W. Stephenson
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Patent number: 7210624Abstract: Redistributing parts includes defining locations. An actual inventory of parts is established among the locations, and a desired allocation of the parts is established among the locations. A demand for the parts at each location is determined using the actual inventory and the desired allocation. Paths are determined, where a path transfers an excess part from one location to another location. A transfer function describing a cost of transferring the excess part along the paths is generated. The transfer function is optimized to achieve the desired allocation of the excess parts at a minimum cost.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: i2 Technologies US, Inc.Inventors: Rosa H. Birjandi, Omer Bakkalbasi, Dharmaraj Veerappanaicker, Joel A. Shapiro
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Patent number: 7210625Abstract: An asset management system and method including an asset and a data tag attached to the asset. The data tag includes a data tag memory and a data tag communication interface. The system also includes asset information stored in the data tag memory, wherein the asset information including a characteristic of the asset. Also an asset management method for managing information related to assets. The method includes initializing a data tag with asset information and includes transmitting asset information to the data tag and storing the asset information in a memory of the data tag. The asset information includes service contact information The method also includes retrieving asset information from a data tag.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Leon J. McNutt, Thomas E. Nastek
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Patent number: 7210626Abstract: Articles being information management objects are brought together and stored in a preservation place arranged within the communication area by an antenna and a reader/writer unit, and electric wave communication of having an access to only wire-less tags of the number of the information management objects located in the preservation place or the number (object number) to be processed is performed, and communication without excess and deficiency is realized.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shigetoshi Asahina, Satoshi Ohishi
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Patent number: 7210627Abstract: A system for verifying the authenticity of data contained in a magnetic medium using the remanent noise characteristics of the magnetic medium. One embodiment of the invention includes an over-sampled modulator and at least one channel in communication with an output of the over-sampled modulator. The at least one channel is configured to filter the output of the over-sampled modulator and the at least one channel is configured to vary the bandwidth of the filter applied to the output of the over-sampled modulator in response to variations in the bandwidth of the signal generated by the sensing unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventors: Robert E. Morley, Jr., Edward J. Richter, George L. Engel
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Patent number: 7210628Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention employ solid state dynamic diffractive optical elements for reading information from a diffractive optics memory. The diffractive optics memory has stored therein information located at a plurality of points of the memory and at a plurality of angles at each one of the points so as to form a plurality of packets of information at each of the points. A matrix of the dynamic diffractive optical elements is configured to shape a laser beam to address the memory at one of the angles of one of the points to reconstruct one of the packets of information.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2001Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Research Investment Network, Inc.Inventors: Renaud Kiefer, Idriss El Hafidi, Romualda Grzymala, Patrick Meyrueis
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Patent number: 7210629Abstract: A portable communication device includes a first housing extending in a first direction, a second housing extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and formed at a bottom surface of the first housing so that a predetermined region of an outer circumferential surface of the second housing protrudes perpendicularly outward from the bottom surface of the first housing, and a camera lens module rotatably or linearly movably mounted in the second housing. The camera lens module is inserted into or drawn out from the second housing in the second direction. The camera lens module is repeatedly inserted into and drawn out from the second housing by pushing the camera lens module, and the camera lens module moves upward and downward when it is drawn out from the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Hee Cho, Byung-Sik Kim, Seung-Min Park, Chang-Soo Lee, Sung-Kwon Kim, Jun-Sang Park, Jun Kim
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Patent number: 7210630Abstract: An image scanning apparatus for scanning a plurality of mediums of different thicknesses with each medium scanned by pressing the medium to the scanning surface of an image scanning sensor with appropriate force using a first pressure mechanism comprising first rollers for pressing the medium to the scanning surface, a coil spring for urging the first rollers toward the scanning surface when the media thickness is less than a specified thickness, and a first tension spring for urging the first rollers to the scanning surface when the media thickness exceeds the specified thickness and a second pressure mechanism comprising second rollers for pressing the medium to the scanning surface, and a second tension spring for urging the second rollers to the scanning surface wherein the force imposed upon the scanning surface by the coil spring is substantially equal to the force imposed by the second tension spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Norio Nagata, Hideki Furihata
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Patent number: 7210631Abstract: A color bar code system includes a camera reader to read at least one color bar code having a subset of N bar code colors, a color association unit and an identifier. The color association unit associates each point in a color space with one of the bar code colors. The color association unit is calibratable to the range of colors that the camera reader is expected to produce given at least one environmental condition in which it operates. The identifier uses the color association unit to identify an item associated with the bar code from the output of the camera reader.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Imageid Ltd.Inventors: Erez Sali, Doniel M. Lax
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Patent number: 7210632Abstract: A cylindrical lens is axially moved along an optical axis to control a shape and size of a laser beam spot that is scanned across a symbol to be read by an electro-optical reader.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yuri Gofman, Vladimir Gurevich, Mark Krichever
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Patent number: 7210633Abstract: A data collection terminal is provided with an audible feedback system that self-compensates for changes in ambient noise levels. The data collection terminal comprises a central processor adapted to execute stored instructions and having at least a display, a keyboard and a communications interface operatively coupled thereto. An audio driver is operatively coupled to the processor. The audio driver includes a speaker for producing sounds responsive to functions performed by the central processor and a microphone for receiving audio input signals. The audio driver adjusts the output volume of the speaker responsive to variations in ambient noise detected by the microphone so that the speaker produces a substantially consistent volume level in relation to the variations of ambient noise.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventor: Gerald D. Broere
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Patent number: 7210634Abstract: A ID circuit produces a unique binary identification code (ID) for each integrated circuit in which it is implemented by setting states of each bit of the ID as a function of random variations in material forming the IC that occur at the time the IC is fabricated. The ID circuit includes an ID generating circuit for generating the ID, a non-volatile memory, and a control circuit for writing the ID generated by the ID generating circuit into the non-volatile memory in response to a first occurrence of a write cue event. Thereafter the control circuit responds to each occurrence of a read cue event by reading the ID out of the non-volatile memory and providing it as an IC output.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Icid, LLCInventor: Stephen Sapiro
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Patent number: 7210635Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a radio frequency identification. A barrier system is adapted to encase at least a portion of a radio frequency identification device. The barrier system includes a first layer defining a first set of physical properties and a second layer defining a second set of physical properties. A continuous transitory material is formed between the first and the second layers where they are interlinked at associated first and second margin portions. The physical properties of each layer of the barrier system provide protection to the component assembly from various types of physical and environmental damage.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, Randall G. Sommer, Thomas J Grabenstetter, Christopher J. Stickling
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Patent number: 7210636Abstract: In a transition rail (1) for the connection of rails having different rail cross sections (2, 3), the transition rail (1) comprises two transition zones (a,c), wherein in a first transition zone (c) the larger-height cross-sectional profile is reshaped to transition into a smaller profile height and in the following, second transition zone (a) the rail foot is worked to match the new profile of the consecutive rail foot. The method for producing the transition rail is characterized in that the transition rail is at first heated and introduced into a press mold, whereupon the rail is reshaped in the web region and pressed in the direction of the profile height, and that the rail foot is mechanically worked following complete reshaping.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignees: VAE Eisenbahnsysteme GmbH, VAE GmbHInventors: Helmut Jäger, Wolfgang Hölzl
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Patent number: 7210637Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing mist in a predetermined area includes means for obtaining water from a water source and means for dispersing the water as mist. A connecting means connects the obtaining means to the dispersing means. Upon the obtaining means obtaining water, water is provided through the connecting means for dispersing by the dispersing means thereby providing a cooling mist therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: James Johnson
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Patent number: 7210638Abstract: An electric arc spraying system includes a spraying gun for thermally spraying an inner surface of an object such as a cylinder block by blasting compressed gas substantially perpendicularly to the supplying direction of target wires. The spraying gun is rotated by a spraying gun rotation mechanism. The target wires are loaded in and supplied from wire supplying sources. A wire feeder rotation mechanism is provided for rotating the wire supplying sources synchronously with the spraying gun in rotation. Wire feeders are provided at the spraying gun or adjacent to the wire supplying sources for feeding the target wires. Wire support cables are configured to guide the target wires from the wire supplying sources to the spraying gun.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignees: Daihen Corporation, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Gen Tujii, Yousuke Nakamura, Masanobu Uchida, Kota Kodama, Nobuhide Kondo, Noritaka Miyamoto
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Patent number: 7210639Abstract: A fuel injector having an injection valve connected to a high-pressure source and a control valve including a control piston guided in a valve body and comprising a pressure piston section having a first pressure surface guided in a bush and a control piston section with a sliding seal that has a control edge; the bush is contained in a pressure chamber of the valve body. In a first valve position, a sealing seat of the control piston disconnects a valve chamber from a low-pressure/return system and in a second valve position, the control edge of the control piston disconnects the pressure chamber from the valve chamber; in the second valve position, a connection is simultaneously produced between the valve chamber and the low-pressure/return system, thus initiating an actuation of the fuel injection valve. The control piston section with the control edge is guided in a control cylinder that is contained in the pressure chamber of the valve body and is separate from the bush.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Hans-Christoph Magel
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Patent number: 7210640Abstract: An apparatus and method for multi-mode fuel injection is disclosed. A sleeve is disposed about a fuel injector tip movable between a first and second position and wherein the sleeve is capable of impinging the fuel spray as it enters into the combustion chamber. By impinging the fuel spray, different spray profiles or plumes can be obtained allowing the fuel injector to inject in different modes, including homogenous charge compression ignition.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: John M. Clarke, Kevin P. Duffy, Ronald P. Maloney, Devin C. Tornow
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Patent number: 7210641Abstract: Methods to at least partially reduce a niobium oxide are described. In one embodiment, a milling process is described wherein the surfaces of the mill in contact with the starting metal oxide, getter material, and/or oxygen reduced metal oxide are the same as the material being milled. Other milling techniques and products are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Cabot CorporationInventors: Ricky W. Kitchell, Heather L. Wolbach
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Patent number: 7210642Abstract: A rotor (1) for use in a comminuting apparatus (100) is described and claimed. The rotor (1) includes a hub (2) rotatable about a first axis (A) and one or more disc members (4) for comminuting material. The disc members (4) are secured to the hub (2) and rotatable about a second axis (B), removed from the first axis (A). Drive means is provided to simultaneously rotate the hub (2) disc members (4) about their respective axes. Guides (11) may be provided below the disc members (4) to remove comminuted material after it has passed through a screen (10). The screen (10) may include base portion (10A) and side wall portion (10B), the side wall portion (10B) extending up to a level approximately level with the disc members (4). The guides (11) may include arms (11A) extending up beside the side wall portion (10B). A comminuting apparatus (100) including a rotor (1) is also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventors: Phillip Malcolm Cook, Brian David Court
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Patent number: 7210643Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Chef'n CorporationInventors: David A. Holcomb, Peter A. Ryding
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Patent number: 7210644Abstract: A cartridge case includes a first case and a second case that are fitted together to form a cartridge body capable of housing an information recording carrier therewithin. The first case is constructed by attaching a reference hole forming member, in which a positioning reference hole is formed, to a main plate of the first case.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: TDK CorporationInventor: Hiroki Suzuki
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Patent number: 7210645Abstract: A safety element retention system having a reel upon which a safety element or strap may be wound, a spring return mechanism, for rewinding the reel and retrieving the safety strap, and further having at least one locking plate, connected integrally with the reel, with a locking hook associated with the reel, a ramp adjacent the hook, a locking dog adjacent to the hook and being swingable about a pivot axis, a damping device connected to said dog for slowing down movement a spring biassing the dog into a predetermined first position, and, a ramp follower member to contact the ramp on the locking plate, and cause the dog to move against the biassing force of the spring, into engagement with a hook on the locking plate, the biassing force of the spring causing swinging of the dog in the reverse direction, during normal operation, to remove the dog out from the path of the hook.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventors: Richard M. Paterson, Patrick J. Kelly
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Patent number: 7210646Abstract: A cord seat assembly includes a seat, a spool rotatably supported by the seat, and a cord. The seat includes an end wall and a through-hole in a bottom thereof. The cord extends through the through-hole of the seat. The cord is wound around the spool and includes an end fixed to a first end of the spool. The end wall of the seat includes a lateral extension wall extending from a side of the end wall along a lateral side of the seat. The lateral extension wall is adjacent to the through-hole and includes a guiding face facing a second end of the spool. The cord that has passed through the through-hole abuts against and is guided by the guiding face onto the spool when the spool is turned in the retrieving direction of the cord, avoiding the cord from overlapping or getting stuck.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Mu-Chuam Hsu
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Patent number: 7210647Abstract: A reel for receiving, storing, and paying out a cable, hose, or the like has a drum mounted in a frame and a level winding mechanism, which includes a carriage having a guide for the cable or hose, and a rotatable drive which moves the carriage approximately parallel to a rotational center of the drum. The rotatable drive is elongated and is mounted at each end on a mounting location attached to the frame. A source of motive power for rotating the rotatable drive is provided at each end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: PATCO Machine and Fabricating, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Bruce Dion
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Patent number: 7210648Abstract: A core adapter formed as a hollow cylindrical sleeve. A plurality of apertures extend through the sleeve, parallel to the sleeve's longitudinal axis. A plurality of radial apertures are formed in the sleeve for each longitudinal aperture. Each radial aperture is perpendicular to sleeve's axis and intersects a longitudinal aperture. Studs are provided in each radial aperture, initially recessed beneath the sleeve's outer surface. The sleeve's outside diameter is sized for insertion into a 6-inch inside diameter core. The sleeve's inside diameter is the same size as a 3-inch inside diameter core. The adapter is inserted into a 6-inch core until it is flush with the end of the core. Wedge-tipped bars are driven into each of the adapter's longitudinally aligned rows of studs, and against the bottom of each stud, thereby driving the studs perpendicularly away from the sleeve's axis into the core.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Catalyst Paper CorporationInventor: Douglas Henry Offerhaus
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Patent number: 7210649Abstract: A membrane packing dispenser includes a rotary shaft sleeve and a holding sleeve. The cylindrical portion of the rotary shaft sleeve is step-shaped and formed with a lower portion to be fitted with a membrane reel and an upper portion for receiving the cylindrical portion of the holding sleeve. The lower portion of the rotary shaft sleeve has its outer wall bored with plural slots respectively disposed therein with a tightening plate having its upper opposite sides respectively fixed with an engage projection. Thus, the lower portion of the rotary shaft sleeve can be firmly engaged with the end of a membrane reel by the engage projections of the tightening plates. The engage projections can be elastically adjusted to shift; therefore, the rotary shaft sleeves are applicable to various membrane reels with a little difference in size.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Hsiu-Man Yu Chen
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Patent number: 7210650Abstract: A paper back tape dispenser that includes a cylindrical outer shell with a center cavity designed to receive a standard roll of paper back tape. The outer shell includes a side opening with a forward extending lip. Formed on the distal edge of the lip is a serrated cutting edge. Aligned and attached to the rear surface of the outer shell is a hollow pipe Formed on the inside and outside surfaces of the short pipe are two longitudinally aligned slots. Located inside the short pipe is a sliding piston. Extending through the piston and the pipe is an axle that partially extends into the cavity to hold a spool that fits inside a roll of tape. A spring is disposed inside the pipe that automatically holds the axle in an upward position on the pipe. During use, the portion of the axle that extends outward acts as a finger bar that is used to lift the axle upward so that new, large roll of tape may be placed over the axle and into the cylindrical cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Brian David Metzger
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Patent number: 7210651Abstract: A dual, counter rotating, coaxial rotor system provides an upper and lower rotor system, with a reduced axial rotor separation distance along a common axis by way of rotor tip position sensing and rotor position controls to avoid tip contact.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft CorporationInventor: Mark Winfield Scott
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Patent number: 7210652Abstract: An inlet door assembly and method for reducing noise from an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft housing is provided. The inlet assembly includes an inlet duct, an actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage through which APU noise propagates. The actuator is disposed at least partially within the inlet duct. The door coupled to the actuator. The actuator is also configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position, in which at least a portion of the door deflects APU noise in a first direction, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the door deflects the APU noise in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Hein, Nicholas A. Williams, Yogendra Y. Sheoran, Cecilia S. Lam, Ora Morency Cowans, Benjamen Kurt Higuera, Andrew Stephen Peduchi, Ravisha Pramod Sellahewa, Daniel Brown
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Patent number: 7210653Abstract: Methods and systems for providing secondary power to aircraft systems. In one embodiment, an aircraft system architecture for providing power to an environmental control system includes an electric generator operably coupled to a jet engine. The jet engine can be configured to provide propulsive thrust to the aircraft, and the electric generator can be configured to receive shaft power from the jet engine. The environmental control system can be configured to provide outside air to a passenger cabin of the aircraft in the absence of bleed air from the jet engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Warren A. Atkey, Alan T. Bernier, Michael D. Bowman, Thomas A. Campbell, Jonathan M. Cruse, Charles J. Fiterman, Charles S. Meis, Casey Y. K. Ng, Farhad Nozari, Edward Zielinski
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Patent number: 7210654Abstract: An unmanned airborne reconnaissance system, the unmanned airborne reconnaissance system including a lightweight, portable, powered aircraft and a foldable launch rail, the aircraft, in a broken down condition and the launch rail in a broken down condition fitable inside a box, the box capable of being carried by one man. The launch system includes an elongated launch rail with the carriage assembly, and a propulsion means for accelerating the carriage assembly from one end of the launch rail to the other. The carriage assembly releasably engages the aircraft so as to propel the aircraft from one end of the launch rail to the other. The propulsion may be by a cartridge that explodes and releases a gas through a cylinder, or by elastic cords. The aircraft is guided through the air either by a programmed onboard computer which controls the control surfaces of the aircraft and/or by remote control. The aircraft typically contains a camera for recording and transmitting images received from the ground below.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Mission Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Beverly Cox, Hampton Dews, Nicholas Nyroth
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Patent number: 7210655Abstract: A reconfigurable interior sidewall system includes one or more simply curved sidewall panels, each curved around the fuselage but longitudinally linear and providing a consistent mating surface for monuments. Panel openings are provided in each panel so that inner window assemblies may be installed for opposing structural windows, each inner window assembly having outward sculpturing for additional cabin room. A cover plate is also provided for flush insertion into the opening to fill the opening when it is not needed and to provide a constant profile for cabin monuments whenever the layout of the cabin changes. This results in the production of fewer parts as well as facilitating faster and less expensive interior reconfigurations.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Keith H. Novak, Peter S. Guard, David A. Young
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Patent number: 7210656Abstract: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki
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Patent number: 7210657Abstract: A clamp holder to be suspended in an opening of vertical. The clamp holder includes a cantilever beam, a pillar, and a clamp slider. The cantilever beam is vertically at the beam end on an upper end of the pillar, on the back of the pillar. A beam extension is angled upward from the beam on the front of the pillar. A clamp slider, in a U-shape is on a free leg end vertically at a lower end of the pillar. A beam-like holding element is molded onto a free end of the beam extension. A cuboid support element is molded onto the free end of the holding element, with a cuboid transverse surface of the holding element placed in front of the pillar, and is angled upward from the support element molding. The support element has a mutual relationship with a cuboid pressure element. The latter is positioned removably attached to the support element. The pressure element has a receiver region with a chamber open to the base and the cover faces of the pressure element.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Hans-Georg Plate, Lutz Schapke, Doris Zyrull
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Patent number: 7210658Abstract: A quick acting gated retainer for wire, cable, or other elongated material requiring a permanent or temporary mount. The device features one or a pair of spring biased gates on one or both sides rotating and concurrently translating inwardly, during both the insertion and removal process of cable from the guide cavity formed to hold the inserted cable. This provides a clear line for both insertion and removal of cable or similar elongated objects from the guide cavity and prevention of damage to the inserted object from the gates which will naturally retract from contact with the inserted wire since the gates translate as well as rotate in their engagement. The nylon structure with the internal reinforcing guarantees a long lasting, rigid device that will not damage wires, cables or ropes held within the guide cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Jose Francisco Carrera
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Patent number: 7210659Abstract: The invention is directed to a combination of a telescopically extendable frame with a laundry bag assembly, adaptable to be mounted in closet receptacles of various articles of furniture. The combination comprises a telescopically extendable frame incorporating front and back support bars and a laundry bag assembly including one or more laundry bags interengaged with the front and back support bars and hanging below them. The one or more laundry bags can be translatable with respect to the front and back support bars. The front and back support bars are so spaced apart as to permit the laundry bag assembly to be located between and suspended from them. The telescopically extendable frame comprises left and right slides of ball bearing drawer type slides.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventors: Stephen Lawson, Christopher Isfeld
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Patent number: 7210660Abstract: An adapter for selectively mounting to an associated wall of a cabinet has a first wall having a plurality of openings for receiving associated peg hooks. The adapter further has a second wall depending from a first end of the first wall and a third wall extending from the second wall and including an opening for mounting the adapter to the associated wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Metal Fabricating CorporationInventors: Gary W. James, Gary R. Kish, Bernard J. Golias, Jr.
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Patent number: 7210661Abstract: An installation system for use with a motor comprising a motor base coupled to the motor and having a first aperture through the motor base, and a first post coupled to a support structure and configured to cooperate with the first aperture, wherein the first post is configured to temporarily support the motor while the motor is removably coupled to the support structure. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing the motor installation system.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLCInventor: Christopher L. Jentzsch
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Patent number: 7210662Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a front surface for display, a rear surface, and two opposite lateral sides. A supporting unit includes a mounting seat adapted to be mounted fixedly on a supporting surface, and a foldable suspension arm having a first end connected pivotally to the mounting seat, and a second end opposite to the first end and attached to the rear surface of the display panel. The suspension arm includes a plurality of suspension arm sections, each of which is connected pivotally to an adjacent one of the suspension arm sections such that the second end of the suspension arm is movable relative to the first end of the suspension arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Lo-I Cheng
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Patent number: 7210663Abstract: An apparatus for securing a tool to a hangtag is provided. A method for securing the tool is also provided. In one embodiment, the invention pertains to a hangtag assembly that includes a fastening mechanism for securing a tool having a shank portion, such as a socket driver. The hangtag has a body portion, and a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion. The hangtag also has a tool fastening mechanism for securely attaching a tool to the hangtag. The tool fastening mechanism includes one or more pairs of through-openings, and one or more ties, wherein each tie is wove around the shank of the tool and through a respective pair of through-openings. In another embodiment, the invention pertains to a hangtag assembly that includes a fastening mechanism for securing a circular tool having a centrally located hub portion defining an opening therethrough. The hangtag has a body portion with a plurality of apertures therethrough and a tool fastening mechanism for securely attaching a tool to the hangtag.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: JPJ Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Wheeler, Zareh Khachatoorian
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Patent number: 7210664Abstract: Supplemental bridging straps are used to increase the strength of a flexible metal concrete form assembly. A metal form has a flexible panel member with a perimetral flange projected laterally from one side thereof. Each of a pair of transversely opposite side sections of the flange is segmented by a plurality of longitudinally spaced V-shaped notches having their apices adjacent the one side of the panel member to provide for a lateral flexing movement of the panel member to a preselected shape. With the panel member in the predetermined shape, the segments in each of the flange side sections are connected together against relative movement to retain the predetermined shape of the panel member. In a first preferred embodiment, each flange segment is connected to an adjacent flange segment by a flexible metal strap. In a second preferred embodiment, extended flexible metal straps are used to interconnect a central flange segment to each of the pair of adjacent flange segments.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Wilian Holding CompanyInventor: Robert McCracken
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Patent number: 7210665Abstract: An actuator includes: a rotor assembly including an output shaft having a male screw portion and having a pin attached thereto, and a sleeve having a female screw portion and threadedly engaged with the male screw portion of the output shaft so as to convert a rotary motion of the sleeve into a linear motion of the output shaft; a stator assembly disposed around the rotor assembly; a housing attached to the stator assembly; a coil spring; and a spring holder having slits to guide the pin into an axial direction. In the actuator, the coil spring and the spring holder constitute a fail-safe mechanism and are contained inside the housing, and the coil spring is arranged at such a location that the output shaft is caused to move in a direction to achieve a fail-safe operation. Thus, the actuator incorporates a fail-safe mechanism as an integral unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yuzuru Suzuki
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Patent number: 7210666Abstract: A microelectromechanical fluid ejection device, comprising a mechanical actuator (28), an outer arm portion (31) and an inner arm portion (32), the actuator (28) being displaceable upon receipt of an electrical current in the inner arm portion (32), the outer arm portion (31) electrically isolated from the inner arm portion (32), said displacement causing ejection of fluid from an aperture (26) in the device, and, drive circuitry for supplying the electrical current to the inner arm portion (32).Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventor: Kia Silverbrook
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Patent number: 7210667Abstract: Redundant valve apparatus including a first valve seat and a second valve seat located in the fluid passage of a hollow valve body between the inlet portion of the fluid passage and the outlet portion of the fluid passage and a poppet member having valve seat sealing surfaces for cooperating with and sealing the first valve seat and the second valve seat. One of the valve seats is fixed within the hollow valve body and the other valve seat is movable within the hollow valve body. The redundant valve apparatus also includes an actuator nut for controlling the operation of the poppet member and for moving the movable valve seat to cause the valve seat sealing surfaces on the poppet member to sequentially engage one valve seat and then the other valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Barney F. Gorin
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Patent number: 7210668Abstract: A plug valve assembly includes a plug and a segment seal assembly. The segment seal assembly is configured to reduce the differential pressure load across the segment seal assembly when the valve is closed. The segment seal includes an opening in fluid communication with a sealed vent region that is formed between the segment seal and the plug.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventor: Russell D. Wilfert
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Patent number: 7210669Abstract: A deformable fastener is provided. The fastener includes a first member having a cavity and a second member sized to be rotatably attached within the cavity. The fastener further includes a protrusion disposed on either the first or second member for locking engagement with a corresponding portion of the other of the first or second member when the first member is attached to the second member. The protrusion is sized and configured to deform both an inner and outer surface of the corresponding portion to assist in maintaining the locking engagement.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: GT Development CorporationInventors: Brent L. LaRiviere, Alan K. Forsythe
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Patent number: 7210670Abstract: A drawworks having a main drum spool, a main drum shaft which passes through and is rotatably and concentrically supported by the main drum spool, an auxiliary drum spool, respective drum shafts passing through and rotatably and concentrically supported by the drum spools in a manner in which wireline pull from the spools is isolated therefrom, a clutch mechanism rotatably connected to the shafts and brake mechanisms respectively connected to the main drum spool and the auxiliary drum spool outside the working area of the drawworks.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Charles Gllen Franks
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Patent number: 7210671Abstract: The invention provides an improved natural draft cooling tower (10) having improved cooling capability and reduced liquid losses of evaporation and blow-out. To this end, the distribution of hot liquid to the packing assembly within the tower is increased around the perimeter zone of the packing assembly and reduced within the remaining packing assembly of the tower (24). A plurality of air injector fans (30) spaced circumferentially in the air inlet (20) between the shell (12) support columns (14), together with reduced air resistance through reduced hot liquid distribution to tower interior, produce increased air rates (32) and (34) resulting in improved cooling capability and reduced evaporation loss. With improved cooling, further reduction in evaporation, if required, can be achieved with a hot liquid by-pass (52).Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Knight Piésold Energy Inc.Inventor: Peter B Bosman