Patents Issued in January 28, 2014
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Patent number: 8636187Abstract: A surgical stapling device that comprises an end effector. According to various embodiments, the end effector comprises a circular anvil having a staple forming surface and a plurality of staples facing the staple forming surface of the anvil. The end effector also comprises a staple driver assembly comprising a plurality of staple drivers. Each staple driver supports one of the plurality of staples and is configured such that, when the staple driver assembly is actuated, each staple driver drives the staple into the staple forming surface of the anvil. A first quantity of the plurality of staple drivers has a first height and a second quantity of the plurality of staple drivers has a second height, wherein the first height is less than the second height.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Hueil, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan
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Patent number: 8636188Abstract: This document discloses, among other things, a long reach, side ejecting fastener placement apparatus suitable for use in nasal septal surgery. A first linear member carries a fastener body and a second linear member delivers a fastener retainer or provides support for placement of the fastener body. In various examples, the fastener includes a single stud rivet or includes a two legged staple. A mechanical linkage coupled to the handle provides a linear force for placement and deployment of a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Ryan K. Buesseler, David B. Hom, Arthur G. Erdman
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Patent number: 8636189Abstract: An exemplary active wedge for use with surgical staples, comprising a wedge base having an upper surface; and at least one wedge grate movable relative to the wedge base between a first position and a second position, where in the first position of the wedge base substantially all of the wedge grate is located below the upper surface of the wedge base, and where in the second position at least part of the wedge grate is positioned above the upper surface of the wedge base.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Cardica, Inc.Inventors: Bryan D. Knodel, Philipe R. Manoux, Brendan M. Donohoe
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Patent number: 8636190Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus having a housing with an actuator and an elongated member extending from the housing. An end effector is disposed on one end of the elongated member. The end effector houses a plurality of fasteners that are operatively coupled to a plurality of pusher members. An actuation mechanism is operatively coupled to the actuator; the actuation mechanism includes a longitudinally translatable drive member and an actuation sled. The actuation sled is configured for engaging the plurality of pusher members. A pressure responsive element is also disposed in one of the jaws. The pressure responsive element communicates a signal to a controller. The signal is representative of pressure applied to the pressure responsive element. The controller is configured to activate a feedback response.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, Adam J. Ross, Russell Pribanic
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Patent number: 8636191Abstract: A surgical fastener for use with an anastomosis of two tissues includes a base leg and an upright leg. The base leg is selectively deformable and includes a traumatic tip for piecing tissue. The surgical fastener also includes at least one capillary disposed on the base leg which has a reservoir defined therein for retaining a liquid, e.g., bioadhesive, bonding agent, medicament, etc. Each of the capillaries is ruptureable upon deformation of the surgical fastener to dispense the liquid to the anastomosis site.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Edward C. Meagher
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Patent number: 8636192Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, a drive assembly, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, a dynamic clamping member, and a tissue stop. The drive assembly is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a movable handle of the handle assembly. The endoscopic portion defines a first longitudinal axis. The jaw members are each longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. The dynamic clamping member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with a distal portion of the drive assembly and includes an upper beam, a lower beam, and a vertical beam having a cutting edge on a distal portion thereof. At least a portion of the dynamic clamping member is longitudinally curved with respect to the longitudinal axis. The tissue stop is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the first jaw member and configured to impede tissue from distally escaping the jaw members.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: David Farascioni, Dino Kasvikis, Paul A. Scirica, Danyel Racenet, Michael Robbins
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Patent number: 8636193Abstract: A staple pocket arrangement on the anvil portion of a surgical stapler device includes pairs of staple pockets corresponding to each one of a plurality of staples to be closed. The staple pockets may have a generally triangular shape when viewed from above. Each respective staple leg is received at a longitudinal end of the staple pocket that provides a relatively wide target area for receiving the staple leg to eliminate or at least minimize the likelihood that a staple leg will miss the staple pocket due to, e.g., misalignment between a first jaw of the surgical stapler having the anvil and a second jaw of the surgical stapler having a cartridge configured to fire the staples. The staple pockets may be arranged in rows, each row of staple pockets being longitudinally offset from another row, such that each staple pocket in a first row of staple pockets is nested with a staple pocket from an adjacent row of staple pockets to make more efficient use of space on the anvil.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael P. Whitman, John E. Burbank
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Patent number: 8636194Abstract: A low-temperature friction-based coating method termed friction stir fabrication (FSF) is disclosed, in which material is deposited onto a substrate and subsequently stirred into the substrate using friction stir processing to homogenize and refine the microstructure. This solid-state process is capable of depositing coatings, including nanocrystalline aluminum and/or metal matrix composites and the like, onto substrates such as aluminum at relatively low temperatures. A method of making rod stock for use in the FSF process is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Patrick Schultz, Kevin Creehan
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Patent number: 8636195Abstract: A process of fabricating a rotating component and a rotating component formed thereby. The rotating component has a rotational axis, at least one rim member, at least one disk member, and at least one airfoil member. The rim and disk members are welded together to define a first solid-state weld joint lying in a first plane that is not parallel to the rotational axis of the rotating component. The airfoil member is welded to the rim member to define a second solid-state weld joint lying in a second plane that is not parallel to the rotational axis of the rotating component. The rim member is located in a radially outward direction from the disk member, and the airfoil member is located in a radially outward direction from the rim member.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Eric Scott Huron, David Paul Mourer, Brian James Girvin, Glenn Charles Culbertson, Daniel Edward Wines, Daniel David Noe
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Patent number: 8636196Abstract: A separator with a helix assembly that includes a plurality of segments disposed end to end and forming an intermediate casing. Each of the segments has a tubular portion with a first circumferential edge and a second circumferential edge and a helical portion extending from the second circumferential edge. The tubular portions of the segments form an intermediate casing, while the helical portions of the segments form a spiral helix. The helix assembly further includes an inner casing concentrically disposed within the intermediate casing and coupled to the spiral helix.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventor: Ronald J. Hill
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Patent number: 8636197Abstract: A method for attaching a roof panel to a roof rail of a vehicle bodyside frame, wherein the roof rail prohibiting access to an underside of an area at which the roof panel attaches to the roof panel, can include applying a single-component adhesive to a roof rail or to a portion of a roof panel that rests on the roof rail, placing the roof panel onto the roof rail, attaching the roof panel to the roof rail using single-sided spot welds, and heating the roof panel and vehicle bodyside frame to a temperature that cures the single-component adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David John Hill, Stephen William Gallagher, Shawn Michael Morgans
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Patent number: 8636198Abstract: A method for connecting a plurality of solar cells and an improved interconnect is disclosed. The method includes aligning an interconnect to a plurality of solar cells having solder pads, where the interconnect has a main body and tabs extending therefrom, and where each of the tabs has a downward depression, such that the tabs are positioned above the solder pads in between solar cells and pinning the interconnect against a work surface by pressing a hold down pin against the main body of the interconnect such that a lower surface of the interconnect tabs are maintained parallel to an upper surfaces of the solder pads, and such that the depression of each of the tabs flatly contacts the solder pads. The method can also include cantilevered tabs extending downwardly from the main body providing a controlled spring force between the tab lower surface and the solder pad upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Ryan Linderman, Thomas Phu
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Patent number: 8636199Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for matching a media manipulation with a media manipulation template. First, a media manipulation input is received. Next, the media manipulation input is compared with at least one stored media manipulation template. Then, the media manipulation input is modified to emulate at least one of the stored media manipulation templates when the media manipulation input is approximately equal to the at least one stored media manipulation template.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: April M. Slayden, Mathieu C. Hans, Mark T. Smith
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Patent number: 8636200Abstract: A method of operating a reader system includes: establishment a hand held reader configured to read an information bearing medium at an establishment and accepting text message communications from the establishment; reading the information bearing medium at the establishment with the reader; and, sending at least one text message communication to an operator of the reader at the establishment on the reader GUI from the establishment when the establishment recognizes a need for a specific notice requirement after reading the information bearing medium.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Sean Philip Kearney
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Patent number: 8636201Abstract: A method of identifying a plurality of items, the method comprising: performing a CT scan of a plurality of items, at least some of said items bearing information tags; reconstructing an image based on the CT scan; and identifying an information tag associated with the items based on the reconstructed image.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Eliezer Magal
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Patent number: 8636202Abstract: Provided is an apparatus that stores a formulary. The apparatus includes a memory device that stores the formulary, the formulary comprising a plurality of drug entries. A user input device allows a user to verify a drug of the plurality of drug entries of the formulary. A code reader interprets computer-readable codes. After a computer-readable code that is associated with the drug is read by the code reader, the drug is verified using the user input device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Codonics, Inc.Inventors: Gary Keefe, Alan Gilbert
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Patent number: 8636203Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems in accordance with the present invention allow partial authorization of a financial transaction. In one embodiment, where a balance of a prepaid card is insufficient to cover the entire amount of a transaction, the issuer of the prepaid card transmits over a payment processing system, approval for only the amount remaining on the card. The transaction can then be completed by the purchaser providing an additional sum from another source, such as a credit card. Such automatic partial authorization in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention avoids the delay and cost associated with having to re-execute the transaction for a less than the entire amount.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Barbara Patterson, Steve Diamond, Todd Brockman, Richard Pileggi, Amy Dalziel
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Patent number: 8636204Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating a business transaction wherein a merchant/operator is presented with transaction-related information in the operator's preferred language and currency, wherein the customer is presented with transaction-related information in the customer's preferred language and currency, and wherein the customer's language and currency are different from the operator's language and currency. This allows persons who speak different languages and who are used to conducting transactions in different currencies to readily engage in business transactions. The method and apparatus can be employed, for example, in a credit card or debit card terminal, thereby allowing a merchant to easily accommodate tourists from foreign countries.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Goldmine World, Inc.Inventor: Sung Bin Im
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Patent number: 8636205Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes generating a verification value in response to a transaction involving a portable consumer device, where the verification value is generated using a first dynamic data element and a second dynamic data element. The verification value is sent to a service provider associated with the portable consumer device so that the service provider can verify the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignees: Visa U.S.A. Inc., Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Ayman Hammad, Patrick Faith, Christian Aabye, Jagdeep Singh Sahota
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Patent number: 8636206Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Eagle Eye Solutions LimitedInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Edward James Pippin
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Patent number: 8636207Abstract: An information processing device is provided including: an identification information obtaining section configured to obtain identification information from an integrated circuit chip; a guidance information outputting section configured to output guidance information of a shop for the obtained identification information; and a guidance completion information transmitting section configured to transmit guidance completion information including the obtained identification information and information identifying the shop to a server.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Yusuke Murooka
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Patent number: 8636208Abstract: A mobile retail store structure transportable to a plurality of different locations includes a trailer construction configured both exteriorly and interiorly for housing a plurality of storage bins wherein products and/or parts can be stored. Each trailer is a self-sufficient module which includes doors at one end of the trailer unit for entry and exit thereto, portable stairs for providing access to the entry doors, opposed side doors and associated walkways for allowing coupling to additional similarly constructed trailers, extendable canopies for providing a secure passageway between the respective coupled trailers, and a generator/HVAC system for providing heating, cooling and electrical power to each trailer unit. In one embodiment, a terminal is provided to allow a user to either browse electronically various items for selection and/or sale, or access a self-service check-out station to complete a transaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: White Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Urban, Joseph J. Wisniewski, David Simon
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Patent number: 8636209Abstract: A system and method for interactive marketing to consumers and, more particularly, to a system and method for marketing merchandise to consumers in an interactive retail environment. The method includes detecting a disturbance in an area and sending information related to the disturbance to a back end merchandising system. The method further includes retrieving relevant information related to the detected disturbance from the back end merchandising system and displaying the relevant information ——————on a display surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark D. Dennard, Mark J. S. Schunzel, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8636210Abstract: A method for printing an image on a receipt is disclosed. The method may begin with the initiation of a transaction such as a purchase or return at a point-of-sale system. Next, an image unique to the transaction may be obtained or generate. The image may comprise non-textual graphics. While the transaction is being performed, the image may be passed to a receipt printer and stored with memory thereof. Accordingly, the images may be stored in memory of the receipt printer before the other tasks associated with the transaction have all been performed. Finally, to complete and document the transaction, the receipt printer may print a receipt. The receipt may have the image printed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Argue, Anthony Emile Marcar
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Patent number: 8636211Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for conducting an election. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for ensuring integrity of an electronic ballot. The method can include creating electronic ballots for voters based on votes received from the voters; digitally signing the electronic ballots; storing the signed electronic ballots; retrieving the signed electronic ballots from storage; verifying the digital signatures on the retrieved electronic ballots; and presenting the voters with validation pages derived from the retrieved electronic ballots, the validation pages including a user interface element for the voters to confirm that the retrieved electronic ballots accurately reflect their vote.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: e-Government Consulting Group, Inc.Inventors: Alisa Jones Backert, Christopher Charles Backert, Christopher Charles Dahl
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Patent number: 8636212Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a multiple pixel image sensor, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal, a communication interface, and a microprocessor configured to output decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal. The decodable indicia reading terminal can be configured, responsive to a triggering event, to transmit via the communication interface a decoding result and an indicia readability rating. The triggering event can be provided by a failure to detect decodable indicia, the indicia readability rating being less than a pre-defined threshold, exceeding a pre-defined time period to decode decodable indicia, a user interface action, and a command received via said communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Metrologic Instruments, Inc.Inventors: James Nahill, Mark Hernandez, Sergio DiVentura
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Patent number: 8636213Abstract: A system for encoding energy peaks of an identifier comprises an encoder. The encoder is configured to define a readable spectral range of an identifier. The identifier comprises a rugate microtag. The encoder is configured to divide the readable spectral range into a plurality of bins. The encoder is configured to encode in a center of a bin near one end of the readable spectral range a reference peak. The encoder is configured to encode in a center of each of a set of bins a set of peaks of a data pattern within the readable spectral range.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: TruTag Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Learmonth, Ting Zhou
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Patent number: 8636214Abstract: Systems and methods for recognition of encoded information on documents are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system includes a document reader configured to read encoded information from a document, and to output an electrical signal representative of the encoded information. The system also includes signal conditioning modules that are each configured to receive the electrical signal, and to condition the received electrical signal differently for outputting a plurality of conditioned electrical signals. Further, the system includes an information recognition module configured to analyze each of the conditioned electrical signals and to select one of the conditioned electrical signals for use in recognizing the encoded information.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tuyen Bui, Sharon C. Freedman, Dean F. Herring, Duane S. Miller
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Patent number: 8636215Abstract: A decodable indicia reading terminal can comprise a housing including a housing window, a multiple pixel image sensor disposed within the housing, an imaging lens configured to focus an image of decodable indicia on the image sensor, an optical bandpass filter disposed in an optical path of light incident on the image sensor, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter configured to convert an analog signal read out of the image sensor into a digital signal representative of the analog signal, and processor configured to output a decoded message data corresponding to the decodable indicia by processing the digital signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Yiwu Ding, Chen Feng, Ynjiun Paul Wang
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Patent number: 8636216Abstract: The invention provides an easy-to-clean cloth container and a stationary scanner having such a cloth container. This cloth container is to be attached to a support post of a stationary scanner, and has a first component and a second component. The first component has a cloth storing space and a first engaging portion, and the second component has an attachment portion to be attached to the support post, and a second engaging portion. The first component is attached to the outside of the support post by detachably engaging the first engaging portion with the second engaging portion with the second component.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: NEC Infrontia CorporationInventor: Hayato Mikami
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Patent number: 8636217Abstract: A system and method are provided for transferring data to a mobile device through animated barcodes. The mobile device scans, with a barcode reader, at least a first barcode and then scans at least a second barcode, whereby the barcodes are shown on a display. The display is in an open-loop relationship with the mobile device. The mobile device decodes the at least first and second barcodes to extract a first data portion and an associated first sequence identification, and a second data portion and an associated second sequence identification. The mobile device combines the first and second data portions according to the associated sequence identifications.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Christopher O'Byrne Saunders, Terrill Mark Dent
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Patent number: 8636218Abstract: An apparatus for reading a multi-modal barcode is provided. The apparatus includes a camera, an edge detector, wherein the edge detector comprises a filter to read a secondary image, a quantization component, and a barcode processor.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Peter Kuyper-Hammond, Michael Charles Osborne, Tamas Visegrady
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Patent number: 8636219Abstract: In accordance with the embodiment, a reading apparatus comprises a photographing device configured to photograph an object to produce the image of the object, a reading section configured to read information from the image output from the photographing device, a detection section configured to detect a portable terminal equipped with a display unit for displaying information read by the reading section from the image output from the photographing device and a control section configured to control the photographing of the photographing device according to a first setting for photographing an object other than the display unit of the portable terminal if the portable terminal is not detected, or the photographing of the photographing device according to a second setting for photographing the display unit if the portable terminal is detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yuta Sasaki, Hidehiro Naito
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Patent number: 8636220Abstract: Each personal identification device includes a planar identification element with at least a core of flexible, porous and preferably microvoided polymer sheet material and a planar RFID assembly encoded with a unique electro/magnetic code permanently and integrally joined together with the core. The sheet material is sufficiently porous to collapse around the core so the sheet product remains planar yet flexible. A separate carrier can be provided or devices can be made in batches with scoring define one or more individual RFID devices removable from a remainder of a sheet product.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Vanguard Identification Systems, Inc.Inventor: Richard O. Warther
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Patent number: 8636221Abstract: A transponder including a transponder circuit, wherein a first surface of the transponder has an adhesive backing that allows the transponder to be attached to an article. A second surface of the transponder may include a material having a high coefficient of friction such that, when the transponder is attached to the article, the material impedes the article from slipping on an external surface. The transponder may also include a substrate layer, wherein a first surface of the substrate layer is the first surface of the transponder, and a second layer that includes the transponder circuit, the second layer being disposed on the substrate layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Greenclay International Pte LtdInventor: Leonard Wee
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Patent number: 8636222Abstract: Selectively concealable indicator systems including an indicator assembly configured to mount behind a wall plate, which provides an interface to interior wiring and is operatively mounted to a wall with a mounting fastener. The indicator assembly includes an elongate member including a first end and a second end, a mounting pad proximate the second end, an elongate slot proximate the first end and configured to receive the mounting fastener. The elongate member is configured to move relative to and selectively behind the wall plate by sliding over the mounting fastener disposed within the elongate slot. The indicator assembly further includes a spacer disposed between the elongate member and the wall plate and is configured to receive the mounting fastener.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Kurt Vanderwel, Doug Vanderwel
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Patent number: 8636223Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of assembly, labeling and programming decoupled EM tags used in the tagging and tracking of items wherein the tags including a printable label portion and a decoupler portion which are combined after printing on the surface of and programming a programmable device associated with the label portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Omni-ID Cayman LimitedInventors: Andre Cote, Paul Richard Clarke, Anthony Kington
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Patent number: 8636224Abstract: There is described a system and method for automatically discriminating between different types of data with an image reader. In brief overview of one embodiment, the automatic discrimination feature of the present image reader allows a human operator to aim a hand held image reader at a target that can contain a dataform and actuate the image reader. An autodiscrimination module in the image reader in one embodiment analyzes image data representative of the target and determines a type of data represented in the image data.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventor: Ynjiun P. Wang
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Patent number: 8636225Abstract: This thermostat (1) comprises a body (10) which comprises a one-piece metal part (11) including simultaneously, in succession along the axis (X-X) of a thermostatic element (20) of the thermostat, a transverse tab (12) against which the piston (22) of this element can bear, a tubular part (13) centred on this axis and defining a shut-off seat (13A), and two support arms (14) supporting a return spring (40) for returning this element, which arms extend lengthwise more or less in the axial direction of the element and each delimits, at their opposite end (14A) to the tubular part, a surface (14A1) for contact with the spring against which surface the compressed spring is pressed.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: VernetInventor: Nicolas Pottie
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Patent number: 8636226Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating the fuel supply of a boiler, for a building (2) having a boiler (4) and energy accumulation means (4?), in order to ensure a desired indoor temperature during an autonomy period P, this method including the following steps: a) making an estimation of the average outdoor temperature during the autonomy period P, b) determining the consumption of the building (2) in order to ensure said desired indoor temperature, depending on the previous estimation of the average outdoor temperature, c) determining the amount of energy to be provided depending on the previous consumption, and the amount of fuel required for providing this energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Cedric Paulus, Phillipe Papillon
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Patent number: 8636227Abstract: A laminar flow water jet having a housing with a water channel flowing therethrough. A water input admits water into the housing and the water channel. One or more filter member(s) is provided along the water channel. One or more jetting element in communication with the housing jets a laminar flow tube or segment from the jet. One or more lighting element(s) emits light and communicates with the laminar flow tube or segment. An additive supply element communicates with the laminar flow tube or segment, where a laminar water flow is jetted through the jetting element to form the laminar flow tube or segment which is lit by the light emitted by the lighting element and receives an additive stream from the additive supply element to produce wave effects within the laminar flow tube or segment.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Bruce Johnson
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Patent number: 8636228Abstract: A water passage for embedded rotary sprinkler includes upper and lower tubes and upper and lower covers so as to form first and second independent chambers, integral water path, and upper and lower independent chambers. The first and lower independent chambers has clockwise and counterclockwise water paths. An outer ring water path connecting the first independent chamber is formed to the lower tube. A transmission gear is arranged inside the second independent chamber. A driving shaft having an upward open is arranged between the second and the lower independent chambers. An upper end of the driving shaft is connected by a nozzle, and a plurality of lateral hole is formed to a middle of the driving shaft in the upper independent chamber. A lower end of the driving shaft having a gear engaging the transmission gear is inside the second independent chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Shun-Nan Lo
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Patent number: 8636229Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler includes a riser and a nozzle mounted at the top of the riser that can rotate and emit a stream of water. The sprinkler further includes a diffuser mechanism that can intermittently interrupt the stream of water as the nozzle rotates. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser and a turbine is coupled to an input shaft of the gear train reduction and is rotatable by water flowing through the riser. A drive assembly couples the nozzle and the gear train reduction and is configured to allow a user to select between a full-circle mode of operation and an oscillating mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Clark, Donald M. Sheetz, III
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Patent number: 8636230Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler includes a riser and a nozzle mounted at an upper end of the riser for rotation and configured with a high flow rate port and a low flow rate port that can each emit a stream of water from a high flow rate nozzle port and a low flow rate nozzle port. The sprinkler further includes a diverter valve that can intermittently shift the flow of water between the high flow rate port and the low flow rate port as the nozzle rotates. The sprinkler also includes a gear train reduction mounted in the riser and coupled to rotate the nozzle. A turbine is coupled to an input shaft of the gear train reduction and is rotatable by water flowing through the riser.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Clark, Donald M. Sheetz, III, LaMonte D. Porter
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Patent number: 8636231Abstract: This system comprises: A tank for containing the liquid; the tank comprises a liquid conduit for transporting the liquid; Air compressing means connected to an air conduit for transporting the compressed air; Means for mixing the compressed air at the air conduit outlet and the liquid at the liquid conduit outlet for generating the high velocity first haze state-air mixture; A nozzle structure connected to the mixing means for causing the high velocity first haze state-air mixture to strike the upper surface of the liquid for generating the second haze state-air mixture; A haze conduit being connected to the top portion of the tank for transporting the air-third haze state mixture; and Air blowing means being concentric to the haze conduit outlet for dispersing the fourth haze state-air mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Paul Rosario, Thomas Kaps
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Patent number: 8636232Abstract: A method for spraying a medium mist, particularly a medium mist used in firefighting, over a large area. In the method, at least two sprays of medium mist are formed, of which a first spray is within a second medium mist spray at least at or near the spraying point. During the formation of the sprays, the medium is set into a swirling motion at least before the discharge opening of the nozzle used to form each spray and/or at least before the sprays are mixed with each other. The swirling directions of the medium in different sprays are opposite to each other, whereby a preferably homogeneous mist spray spread over a large area is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Marioff Corporation OyInventor: Harry Metzger
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Patent number: 8636233Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler includes an outer case and a riser extensible from the outer case by water pressure and normally in a retracted position. A nozzle is rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A turbine is mounted in the riser for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator valve is located inside a nozzle turret of the sprinkler and includes a valve member that is pivotably mounted between the gear train reduction and the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Clark, Daniel E. Hunter
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Patent number: 8636234Abstract: A swivel nozzle mechanism used with a high pressure fluid washer attaches to an output wand, typically through a flexible hose, to direct a high pressure fluid from the washer to a directed target. The swivel nozzle mechanism attaches to a distal end of the wand and is controllable by a handle mechanism attached to the wand which enables the rotation of a spray nozzle about an axis, normal to the wand axis, at the distal end of the wand. The handle controls the direction of rotation of the spray nozzle and has a plurality of stable operating points resistant to movement and thereby providing for prolonged use at a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Power Plus Products Ltd.Inventor: Da Quan Zhang
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Patent number: 8636235Abstract: Systems and methods for processing and sorting a municipal solid waste stream are described herein. A system can include a processing sub-system configured to receive a municipal solid waste stream and to remove the non-processable waste, a processing apparatus configured and disposed to receive constituents of the municipal solid waste stream from the processing sub-system and reduce the size of the constituents of the waste stream to an average particle size of less than about ¾ inch, and separators configured to sort the waste stream into constituents based on density.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: MPH Energy LLCInventor: Dingrong Bai
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Patent number: 8636236Abstract: The present invention involves a method for producing pearl powder through levigation and rolling porcelain balls. The method the present invention prevents metal element from mixing into the pearl powder, thus ensuring the pure naturalness and medicinal value of the pearl powder.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Wuxi Xishimei Daily Chemical Co., LtdInventor: Jianhua Zhi