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| High threonine producing lines of nicotiana tobacum and methods for producing | 20110023178 | 20110127 |
| The present invention provides a method for producing plants with a desired phenotypic trait which comprises subjecting plants to mutagenesis, screening chimeric progeny for plants having the desired phenotypic trait, and propagating the survivors. In an embodiment, the phenotypic trait comprises an altered amino acid content. Preferably, the technique is used to generate Nicotiana tobacum plant lines having an increase in at least one amino acid. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides improved Nicotiana tobacum plant lines producing at least 1.35 nmole of threonine per milligram of dry plant weight. These plants are useful for improving the flavor and aroma of the tobacco.
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| Information processing device, lock controlling method, and lock controlling program | 20110023128 | 20110127 |
| In order to solve a problem in which the operation becomes complex when the user wants to view the data to which the lock is set, an information processing device includes lock temporal control means for bringing data which is locked into a lock canceled state based on a result of comparison between authentication request information input following a request for viewing the data and authentication information for canceling the lock, and display information creation means for creating display information to display the data brought into the lock canceled state, wherein the lock temporal control means locks the data brought into the lock canceled state again after the display information is displayed.
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| Method and system for cleaning malicious software and computer program product and storage medium | 20110023120 | 20110127 |
| A method and a system for cleaning malicious software (malware), a computer program product, and a storage medium are provided. A relation graph is established to associate processes in an operating system and related elements. A node marking action is performed on the relation graph when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The node corresponding to a malicious process and its related nodes are marked with a first label. The nodes of other normal processes and their related nodes are marked with a second label. Then, those nodes marked with both the first label and the second label are screened, so that each of the nodes is marked with only the first label or the second label. Finally, the processes and elements corresponding to the nodes marked... |
| Behavioral-based host intrusion prevention system | 20110023118 | 20110127 |
| In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for behavioral-based threat detection. An executing computer process is monitored for an indication of malicious behavior, wherein the indication of the malicious behavior is a result of comparing an operation with a predetermined behavior, referred to as a gene. A plurality of malicious behavior indications observed for the executing process are compared to a predetermined collection of malicious behaviors, referred to as a phenotype, which comprises a grouping of specific genes that are typically present in a type of malicious code. Upon matching the malicious behavior indications with a phenotype, an action may be caused, where the action is based on a prediction that the executing computer process is the type of malicious code as indicated... |
| Method and system for restricting access to user resources | 20110023117 | 20110127 |
| A user's set top box (STB), or other client, executes a shell and has an application program interface (API) by which certain features of the client can be controlled. The client is in communication with a walled garden proxy server (WGPS), which controls access to a walled garden. The walled garden contains links to one or more servers providing network-based services. The client sends a request to the WGPS to access a service provided by a site in the garden. To provide the service, the site sends the client a message containing code calling a function in the API. The WGPS traps the message from the site and looks up the site in a table to determine the access control list (ACL) for the site. The... |
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| Interactive video captcha | 20110023110 | 20110127 |
| Provided is a Captcha Access Control System (CACS) for generating an improved captcha that are based, in one described embodiment, upon a command in one format and a response in a different format, one or both of which are rendered in a format that is difficult for an automated system to interpret. A computer system or program to which a user is requesting access generates a textual or audible command. A video device captures the user's response and transmits the response to a response evaluation device. Based upon an analysis of the transmitted video and a comparison between the analyzed video and the command, the computer or program either enables access or denies access.
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| Network firewall host application identification and authentication | 20110023109 | 20110127 |
| Systems for providing information on network firewall host application identification and authentication include an identifying and transmitting agent on a host computer, configured to identify each application in use, tag the application identity with a host identity, combine these and other information into a data packet, and securely transmit the data packet to the network based firewall. The embodiment also includes an application identity listener on the network based firewall, configured to receive the information data packet, decode the data packet and provide to the network based firewall the identity of the application. The network based firewall is provided with an application-awareness via an extension of firewall filtering or security policy rules via the addition of a new application identity parameter upon which filtering can be... |
| Authentication method and framework | 20110023097 | 20110127 |
| Authentication in an ad-hoc network is established between a first device (for example a service-requesting device) and a second device (for example a service-providing device) using a third device (a peer device). An authentication request is transmitted from the first device to the second device. The second device transmits a query message to at least one third device (i.e. peer device). If the peer device has previously been authenticated with the first device, the peer device sends an authentication credential, for example an authentication key, to the first and second devices. Upon receiving the authentication credential, the first device sends the authentication credential to the second device. The second device then compares the authentication credential received from the first device with the authentication credential received from... |
| Profits give-back device, profits give-back method, program storage media, profits give-back system, content providing device, content providing method, program storage media, and content providing system | 20110023089 | 20110127 |
| A profit give-back device, profit give-back method, program storage medium, profit give-back system, content providing device, content providing method, program storage media, and content providing system are disclosed. Profits give-back processing is performed according to the accumulated points proportionate to the number of times the content with a commercial video is provided to a client PC 4 and thus the fare profits giveback can be easily performed. A preset content with a commercial video is provided to a user when requested from the client PC 4, and it is possible to surely provide advertisement information without the user being aware of the commercial.
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| Information processing apparatus, control method of the information processing apparatus, storage medium, and program | 20110023085 | 20110127 |
| An information processing apparatus for suitably registering policy information by considering an order of priority while reducing the burden on a user has the following structure. When policy information used for communication with an apparatus of a communication partner is to be registered in a storage unit, and when an address of the apparatus of the communication partner of the policy information to be registered in the storage unit is included in an address of an apparatus of a communication partner of policy information already stored in the storage unit, registering of the policy information to be registered so that an order of priority of the policy information to be registered in the storage unit is set lower than an order of priority of the policy... |
| Service discovery in broadcast networks | 20110023070 | 20110127 |
| Broadcast configuration data such as service information, program specific information and electronic service guide data may be misconfigured in non-standard or misconfigured broadcast networks. A network and data analysis server may be used to monitor network broadcasts for configuration information, check whether the configuration information is valid and transmit updated information to a central service discovery database system. The service discovery database system may be used to repair misconfigured or incomplete configuration information before storing it to a database. Terminals with fast service discovery enabled or that have received misconfigured data through the broadcast network may request configuration data from the service discovery database system. Additionally, terminals and/or network analysis servers may receive broadcast signals through a first network connection while communicating with the database system... |
| System and method for facilitating purchases associated with video programming | 20110023067 | 20110127 |
| A method for facilitating a purchase associated with video programming is provided. The method includes detecting a product signal related to video programming, and activating an indicator within a user interface in a remote control in response to the product signal. The method also includes placing a product corresponding to the product signal within a selected item list in response to an activation of an input selector within the user interface of the remote control.
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| Method and apparatus for generating 3-dimensional image datastream including additional information for reproducing 3-dimensional image, and method and apparatus for receiving the 3-dimensional image datastream | 20110023066 | 20110127 |
| A method of generating a 3-dimensional (3D) image datastream is provided. The method includes generating an elementary stream including an encoded bit string of 3D image data; generating at least one packetized elementary stream by packetizing the elementary stream; generating at least one section including service related information of the 3D image data; inserting 3D image reproduction information for reproducing the 3D image data into a program guide information section from among the at least one section; generating at least one transport stream packet for each of the at least one section and the at least one packetized elementary stream; and generating a transport stream by multiplexing the at least one transport stream packet.
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| Method for providing a television electronic guide | 20110023065 | 20110127 |
| A method and apparatus for providing a packet switched television guide such as an Electronic Program Guide or an Electronic Service Guide to a user. An Application Server receives and stores preferences relating to a packet switched television guide. When the Application Server subsequently receives a new or updated packet switched television guide from a packet switched television Guide Application Server, the Application Server filters elements of the packet switched television guide according to the preferences to remove information not relevant to a user associated with the preferences. The filtered packet switched television guide is then sent to the user. In this way, only relevant information is sent, which can reduce the bandwidth required in sending packet switched television guides, the frequency at which packet switched... |
| Inserting personalized information into digital content | 20110023063 | 20110127 |
| products, for inserting personalized information into digital content. A request for digital video content is received by a computing device. The request includes authentication data associated with a user of a client device. Personalized data to be inserted into the requested video content is generated by the computing device. The personalized data and the requested video content are combined by the computing device. The combining includes replacing one or more frames of the requested video content with the personalized data to generate personalized video content.
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| Resource scheduling apparatus and method, program requesting method and system | 20110023061 | 20110127 |
| A resource scheduling apparatus, a resource scheduling method, a program requesting method, a program requesting system, and a Set Top Box (STB) are provided. The resource scheduling method includes: distributing bandwidth greater than an inherent code rate of a program respectively requested by a user to a Video On Demand (VOD) program of the user within available bandwidth of a frequency point according to a received VOD user request; and reducing the bandwidth distributed to at least one VOD program to which bandwidth has been distributed according to the received VOD user request for currently requesting the program when the available bandwidth of the frequency point is smaller than an inherent code rate of a currently requested program, so that the available bandwidth of the frequency... |
| Standardized database connectivity support for an event processing server | 20110023055 | 20110127 |
| Techniques for facilitating communication between one or more client applications and an event processing server. In one set of embodiments, a framework is provided that enables a client application to communicate with an event processing server via a standard database connectivity API, such as Java Database Connectivity (JDBC).
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| Intelligent data placement and management in virtual computing environments | 20110023048 | 20110127 |
| Methods and apparatus involve intelligently pre-placing data for local consumption by workloads in a virtual computing environment. Access patterns of the data by the workload are first identified. Based thereon, select data portions are migrated from a first storage location farther away the workload to a second storage location closer the workload. Migration also occurs at a time when needed by the workload during use. In this manner, bandwidth for data transmission is minimized. Latency effects created by consumption of remotely stored data is overcome as well. In various embodiments, a data vending service and proxy are situated between a home repository of the data and the workload. Together they serve to manage and migrate the data as needed. Data recognition patterns are disclosed as is... |
| Core selection for applications running on multiprocessor systems based on core and application characteristics | 20110023047 | 20110127 |
| Techniques for scheduling an application program running on a multiprocessor computer system are disclosed. Example methods include but are not limited to analyzing first, second, third, and fourth core components for any within-die process variation, determining an operating state of the first, second, third and fourth core components, selecting optimum core components for each component type with the aid of bloom filters, statically determining which core component types are used by the application program, and scheduling the application program to run on a core having an optimum core component for a core component type used by the application program.
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| Executing multiple threads in a processor | 20110023043 | 20110127 |
| Provided are a method, system, and program for executing multiple threads in a processor. Credits are set for a plurality of threads executed by the processor. The processor alternates among executing the threads having available credit. The processor decrements the credit for one of the threads in response to executing the thread and initiates an operation to reassign credits to the threads in response to depleting all the thread credits.
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| Power-efficient interaction between multiple processors | 20110023040 | 20110127 |
| A technique for processing instructions in an electronic system is provided. In one embodiment, a processor of the electronic system may submit a unit of work to a queue accessible by a coprocessor, such as a graphics processing unit. The coprocessor may process work from the queue, and write a completion record into a memory accessible by the processor. The electronic system may be configured to switch between a polling mode and an interrupt mode based on progress made by the coprocessor in processing the work. In one embodiment, the processor may switch from an interrupt mode to a polling mode upon completion of a threshold amount of work by the coprocessor. Various additional methods, systems, and computer program products are also provided.
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| Application selection of memory request scheduling | 20110023037 | 20110127 |
| The present disclosure generally describes systems, methods and devices for operating a computer system with memory based scheduling. The computer system may include one or more of an application program and a memory controller in communication with memory banks. The memory controller may include a scheduler for scheduling requests. The application program may select a scheduling algorithm for scheduling requests from a plurality of scheduling algorithms. The application program may instruct the scheduler to schedule requests using the selected scheduling algorithm.
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| Method and system for abstracting virtual machines in a network | 20110023029 | 20110127 |
| One or more processors and/or one or more circuits may be operable to configure one or more virtual machines and a hypervisor for controlling the one or more virtual machines. The virtual machines and the hypervisor may be distributed across a plurality of network devices. A sub-hypervisor may be configured within each of the virtual machines utilizing the hypervisor. Load information of the network devices may be communicated to the hypervisor utilizing the sub-hypervisors. The virtual machines may include threads, may be load balanced utilizing the hypervisor, dynamically configured utilizing the hypervisor based on changes in the network devices, and scaled by the distribution of the virtual machines across the network devices. Information from the processing of data may be received in the virtual machines. The... |
| Information processing apparatus, workflow system, workflow management method, and storage medium of program for workflow management method | 20110023024 | 20110127 |
| An information processing apparatus, implementing data processes via network, includes a remote environment file obtaining unit, a plug-in environment file generating unit, a difference file generating unit, a determining unit, and a plug-in setting file generating unit. The remote environment file obtaining unit receives an updating notice of workflow definition for the data processing, and obtains a remote environment file storing a plug-in program retained by an operation node. The plug-in environment file generating unit generates a plug-in environment file including a plug-in identification of a to-be-updated plug-in program. The difference file generating unit generates a difference file between the remote environment file and the plug-in environment file. The determining unit determines whether to set an install/uninstall process, or an operation attribution value for the plug-in... |
| Method and system for automated code-source indexing in java virtual machine environment | 20110023020 | 20110127 |
| A method and system for class loading in a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) environment. Specifically, the system includes a code-source index and a mapper. The code-source index is associated with at least one class loader in a class loader tree in the JVM environment. The code-source index includes a plurality of parameters for cross-referencing packages in the at least one class loader to code-sources. The system also includes a mapper for referencing the code-source index. That is, the mapper maps a package associated with a class to one or more associated code-sources that potentially can access the class in the class loader tree.
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| Reserved component container-based software development method and apparatus | 20110023010 | 20110127 |
| The invention relates to a software development method and apparatus using Reserved Component Container (hereinafter referred to as “RCC”). An RCC-based software development method comprises designing, data storing (repository), information extraction from the repository, program creation, and testing. An RCC-based software development apparatus comprises: an RCC warehouse (201) where an RCC for use in an RCC modeler is stored; an RCC modeler (202), through which a developer makes design information; an RCC program creator (203) which automatically creates, based on the design information made by the developer, a program that can be executed with a program source with reference to a language dictionary; an RCC modeler tester (204) which runs executable programs to check whether the requirements of the developer are properly reflected (e.g., application of... |
| Associating workflows with code sections in a document control system | 20110023007 | 20110127 |
| Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for facilitating workflow control for a document. In one embodiment, a portion of computer program source code is associated with a workflow. The computer program is monitored for reference to or by the portion of the computer program source code. In response to a reference to or by the computer program source code, the workflow is fired off.
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| Connection navigation in electronic design automation | 20110023006 | 20110127 |
| Some embodiments provide a system that facilitates the creation of a design in an electronic design automation (EDA) application. During operation, the system obtains a set of parameters associated with parameterized connections in a hierarchy of the design and a set of net assignments to the parameters. Next, the system displays the parameters and the net assignments to a user of the EDA application through a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the EDA application. Finally, the system enables modifications to the net assignments by the user through the GUI.
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| Circuit design information generating equipment, function execution system, and memory medium storing program | 20110022995 | 20110127 |
| A design information generating equipment is provided. A control component of the design information generating equipment, when a basic function of the plurality of functions constitutes a requested function, and design information that corresponds to the basic function is stored in a second memory area, uses the stored design information, and, when the design information that corresponds to the basic function of the plurality of functions is not stored in the second memory area, uses a source program corresponding to the basic function of the plurality of functions stored in a first memory area, and performs control so as to generate design information corresponding to the basic function of the plurality of functions and stores the generated design information in the second memory area, and, using... |
| Determining source patterns for use in photolithography | 20110022994 | 20110127 |
| Embodiments of a computer system, a process, a computer-program product (i.e., software), and a data structure or a file for use with the computer system are described. These embodiments may be used to determine or generate source patterns that define illumination patterns on photo-masks during a photolithographic process. Moreover, a given source pattern may be determined concurrently with an associated mask pattern (to which a given photo-mask corresponds) or sequentially (i.e., either the given source pattern may be determined before the associated mask pattern or vice versa.). During the determining, the given source pattern may be represented using one or more level-set functions. Additionally, the source pattern may be determined using an Inverse Lithography (ILT) calculation.
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| Iterative feedback tuning in a scanning probe microscope | 20110016592 | 20110120 |
| A method, system, device, and software for automatically determining PI feedback parameters in a scanning probe microscopy application setup using an iterative feedback tuning process.
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| Computer readable medium storing program, information processing apparatus, and information processing method | 20110016535 | 20110120 |
| A computer readable medium storing a program causing a computer to execute a process for information processing, the process includes: receiving a first characteristic value calculated on the basis of first document information for use in detecting whether the first document information is tampered with or not; receiving a second characteristic value calculated on the basis of second document information for use in detecting whether the second document information is tampered with or not; and calculating a third characteristic value for use in detecting whether third document information is tampered with or not on the basis of the first characteristic value, the second characteristic value and the third document information related to integration of the first document information and the second document information.
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| Blind verification of computer firmware | 20110016524 | 20110120 |
| The means for using zero-knowledge protocols to provide assurance that the executable program instructions in a particular computing device are identical to given set of executable program instructions without revealing the executable program instructions themselves are disclosed.
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| Information processing method, computer readable medium, and information processing apparatus | 20110016521 | 20110120 |
| According to an aspect of the invention, a computer readable medium stores a program causing a computer to perform a process. In the program, the process includes receiving an instruction from a user, determining a rule based on a strength of authentication information of the user, and executing information processing according to the received instruction and the determined rule.
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| Device programmable network based packet filter | 20110016519 | 20110120 |
| A method is provided for filtering unwanted packets in a communication system. The communication system includes a first network, a wireless network and at least one wireless communication device. An instruction to add an entry to a blocked list is received from a specific wireless device. The entry includes blocking criteria. A first packet is received from the first network. The first packet is destined for the specific wireless communication device. If the first packet exhibits the blocking criteria included in the blocked list, the first packet is discarded before it can be distributed by the wireless network.
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| System to enable a single sign-on between a document storage service and customer relationship management service | 20110016518 | 20110120 |
| Described herein is a method for producing a single sign-on between two network accessible software applications using a server apparatus having a processor and a computer readable medium. The method includes calling a new program interface using a first software application, initiating a handshake between a first software application adaptor and the first software application, sending authentication information from the first software application to the first software application adaptor, authenticating the authentication information using a second software application and returning a valid session ID from said second software application to said first software application via the first software application adaptor.
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| Methods for monitoring and control of electronic devices | 20110016514 | 20110120 |
| The present invention relates to telemetry methods and systems and more particularly, to telemetry network connectivity systems, devices and methods. In accordance with various embodiments, a suite of software components configured to provide machine-to-machine network connectivity includes a configurable device translation server module, a complex message constructor and at least one database. In some embodiments the suite of software components, specifically the complex message constructor, may be configured to authenticate commands between an interface and the device translation server. Additionally, the suite of software components, specifically the complex message constructor, may be configured to manage messages between the interface and the device translation server. Managing messages may include initiating alerts and notifications based on a comparison of programming and substantially synchronous and stored information.
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| Systems, methods, and computer program products for adapting the security measures of a communication network based on feedback | 20110016513 | 20110120 |
| An adaptable network security system includes trust mediator agents that are coupled to each network component. Trust mediator agents continuously detect changes in the security characteristics of the network and communicate the detected security characteristics to a trust mediator. Based on the security characteristics received from the trust mediator agents, the trust mediator adjusts security safeguards to maintain an acceptable level of security. Trust mediator also uses predetermined rules in determining whether to adjust security safeguards. Despite inevitable changes in security characteristics, an acceptable level of security and efficient network operation are achieved without subjecting users of the network to over burdensome security safeguards.
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| Personalized time-shifted programming | 20110016504 | 20110120 |
| A method and apparatus for personalized time-shifted programming. Digital content is retrieved, for example, from a digital library. Once retrieved, the content is stored locally, for example, on a personal computer. The locally stored content is transferred, in whole or in part, to a playback device that allows a user to listen to the content of the playback device. In one embodiment, the user may designate portions of a playback time provided by the playback device to various selections. For example, with a playback device that provides two hours of content, a user may wish to listen to one half hour of news, one half hour of a series and one hour of an book. Thus, the user may partition one quarter of playback time to... |
| Terminal and method for receiving frames of broadcast data | 20110016495 | 20110120 |
| A user terminal and method are provided for receiving broadcast data based on frames. A determination is made whether the broadcast data is transmitted via a primary RS frame for transmitting first broadcast data or a secondary RS frame for transmitting second broadcast data. When the broadcast data is transmitted via the secondary RS frame for the second broadcast data, a channel state of a channel through which a frame containing the second broadcast data is transmitted is checked. When the checked channel state is greater than or equal to a preset first channel state, only the second broadcast data contained in the secondary RS frame is received. Therefore, the user terminal can periodically receive frames containing its necessary broadcast data and can thus reduce power... |
| Announcing the availability of an electronic programming guide to receivers of enhanced television transmissions | 20110016489 | 20110120 |
| A unique session identifier may be utilized to announce the availability of an electronic programming guide to users of an enhanced television distribution system. In some embodiments, the unique session identifier may be utilized in a variety of systems to provide a uniform way of recognizing the availability of an electronic programming guide in conjunction with enhanced television distribution systems.
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| Communication signaling engine | 20110016488 | 20110120 |
| A verbal request for an action to be performed in connection with a user's set-top box may be received by a Program Content Manager (PCM) from a voice-enabled input/output device such as a VoIP-enabled device or a mobile communication device. Alternatively, the user may request an action via email, text message, and the like. The PCM receiving the action request may execute, or schedule the request for later execution, depending on whether the request is for a real-time or future action. The user may also request to send an alert or a program recording request to others. Recipients may be able to request further alerts or confirm a program recording invitation if certain criteria are met.
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| Passenger information control device and method for providing video data for passenger information control device | 20110016486 | 20110120 |
| A passenger information control device having a video display controller that transmits video data sent from a ground transmission controller to display devices in a train includes: a storage unit that stores a program table and the video data, the program table storing a number of times an advertisement video has been presented, a validity period of the advertisement video, a time period from the last presentation time to the present, and a volume of the video data, being associated with each advertisement; a deletion determining unit that determines whether to designate the video data as a candidate for deletion based on a program table; and a deleting unit that deletes the video data stored in the storage unit based on determination by the deletion determining... |
| System and method for delivering and optimizing media programming in public spaces | 20110016483 | 20110120 |
| A system and corresponding methods for automating the execution, measurement, and optimization of in-store promotional digital media campaigns are provided. In one embodiment, a method in a computing system for deploying content to digital signage networks includes receiving from a user a marketing campaign goal and at least one optimization constraint suitable for generating a playlist. The method also includes generating a playlist designed to maximize a learning opportunity to achieve the marketing campaign goal. The method further includes provisioning the playlist to a point of presence on the digital signage network.
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| Electronic information request card generation and transmittal system | 20110016481 | 20110120 |
| An electronic information card generation and transmittal system generates audience member or user initiated electronic information request cards. Such electronic information request cards (EIRCs) enable broadcasters, network operators, advertisers and program producers to capture and take advantage of the impulse purchase urges, as indicated by the generation of an information request, of the audience members for converting those urges into purchases or information sharing. For example, a network provider/broadcaster notifies an audience member of eligibility to participate in the facility of the system. The audience member signs up to participate in the facility by registering the system for that user. Upon viewing or listening to a program or commercial of interest, the audience member initiates an EIRC through a user interface. The system bundles the user... |
| System and method for delivering and optimizing media programming in public spaces with audience identification | 20110016480 | 20110120 |
| A system and corresponding methods for automating the execution, measurement, and optimization of in-store promotional digital media campaigns are provided. In one embodiment, a method in a computing system for deploying content to digital signage networks includes receiving from a user a marketing campaign goal and at least one optimization constraint suitable for generating a playlist. The method also includes generating a playlist designed to maximize a learning opportunity to achieve the marketing campaign goal. The method further includes provisioning the playlist to a point of presence on the digital signage network.
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| System and method to allow multiple plug-in applications real-time access to a camera application in a mobile device | 20110016476 | 20110120 |
| A mobile device having a camera application is provided. The mobile device includes a camera and a controller coupled to the camera. The controller is configured to launch a first plug-in application within the camera application. The controller is also configured to launch a second plug-in application within the camera application. The first and second plug-in applications communicate with the camera application through an application programming interface. The controller is further configured to receive, from a user of the mobile device, a selection of one of the first and second plug-in applications. Based on the selection from the user of the mobile device, the controller is configured to update a user interface of the camera application to correspond to the selected plug-in application.
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| Managing services for workloads in virtual computing environments | 20110016473 | 20110120 |
| Methods and apparatus involve managing computing services for workloads. A storage of services available to the workloads are maintained as virgin or golden computing images. By way of a predetermined policy, it is identified which of those services are necessary to support the workloads during use. Thereafter, the identified services are packaged together for deployment as virtual machines on a hardware platform to service the workloads. In certain embodiments, services include considerations for workload and service security, quality of service, deployment sequence, storage management, and hardware requirements necessary to support virtualization, to name a few. Meta data in open virtual machine formats (OVF) are also useful in defining these services. Computer program products and computing arrangement are also disclosed.
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| Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program | 20110016472 | 20110120 |
| A job generation unit generates, from a source program, a job to be executed by any of a plurality of processing resources. The job generation unit calculates job characteristic information that allows estimation of an index value capable of indicating the amount of heat generated in the processing resources due to execution of the job, and appends the job characteristic information to the job. This makes it possible to estimate a temperature rise in a processing resource to which the job is allocated, by using a method that facilitates implementation in a system in which a scheduler allocates a job to a plurality of processing resources.
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| Systems and methods for synchronizing user and machine data during tracking of products on a user computer | 20110016465 | 20110120 |
| Systems and methods for synchronizing a web application service on a server with a user computer so that users are not required to log-in to access their data are described. An installed product application programming interface (IPAPI) is provided on the web server that is configured to associate a user ID associated with the user of the user computer with a machine ID associated with the user computer. The credentials are automatically transmitted to the web application through cookies from a browser at the user computer to the web application so the user does not have to log-in to the web application service or at their computer.
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| Information processor, information processing method, and computer-readable storage medium | 20110016464 | 20110120 |
| An information processor includes a first part storing one or more programs included in one or more packages; a second part correlating and retaining the package and version information of the programs on a program basis; a third part comparing, if one of the installed programs is to be installed, the version information of the installed one of the programs and the one of the programs to be installed; a fourth part determining whether the one of the programs to be installed is subordinate to a package other than a package including the one of the programs to be installed, if the version information of the one of the programs to be installed is determined to be lower; and a fifth part installing the one of... |
| Techniques to perform gradual upgrades | 20110016461 | 20110120 |
| Techniques to perform gradual upgrades are described. An apparatus may include a database with a data set for a first version of an application program, and a computing device to couple to the database. The computing device may have a processor and memory, with the memory to store a first version of an application program, an installer program, and a gradual update engine. The processor may execute the installer program to install a second version of the application program, and said gradual update engine to convert the data set to a data schema used by the second version one data segment at a time. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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| Systems, methods, and computer programs for dynamic binary translation in an interpreter | 20110016459 | 20110120 |
| Various embodiments of systems and methods for dynamic binary translation in an interpreter are disclosed. An embodiment comprises a method for dynamic binary translation in an interpreter. One such method comprises: receiving non-native code comprising a sequence of one or more operators to be interpreted; building a static branch destination table associated with the operators, the static branch destination table specifying a static branch operator that branches to another operator in the sequence and a corresponding memory location to which the static branch operator branches; parsing the sequence of operators and building a cross-reference table that specifies a pointer to an operator function associated with the corresponding operator, an index of the operator in a native code sequence, and a call to a native operator; selecting... |
| Systems, methods, and computer programs for dynamic binary translation in a master control program interpreter | 20110016458 | 20110120 |
| Various embodiments of systems and methods for dynamic binary translation in an interpreter are disclosed. An embodiment comprises a method for dynamic binary translation in an interpreter. One such method comprises: receiving non-native code comprising a sequence of one or more operators to be interpreted; building a static branch destination table associated with the operators, the static branch destination table specifying a static branch operator that branches to another operator in the sequence and a corresponding memory location to which the static branch operator branches; parsing the sequence of operators and building a cross-reference table that specifies a pointer to an operator function associated with the corresponding operator, an index of the operator in a native code sequence, and a call to a native operator; selecting... |
| Fault detection and localization in dynamic software applications requiring user inputs and persistent states | 20110016457 | 20110120 |
| The present invention provides a system, computer program product and a computer implemented method for prioritizing code fragments based on the use of a software oracle and on a correlation between the executed code fragments and the output they produce. Also described is a computer-implemented method generates additional user inputs based on execution information associated with path constraints and based on information from the oracle. Advantageously, the embodiment is useful in a test generation tool that generated many similar inputs when a failure-inducing input is found, in order to enhance fault localization. Further, described is a computer-implemented flow for extending the existing idea of concolic testing to applications that interact with persistent state.
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| Generating additional user inputs for fault detection and localization in dynamic software applications | 20110016456 | 20110120 |
| The present invention provides a system, computer program product and a computer implemented method for prioritizing code fragments based on the use of a software oracle and on a correlation between the executed code fragments and the output they produce. Also described is a computer-implemented method generates additional user inputs based on execution information associated with path constraints and based on information from the oracle. Advantageously, the embodiment is useful in a test generation tool that generated many similar inputs when a failure-inducing input is found, in order to enhance fault localization. Further, described is a computer-implemented flow for extending the existing idea of concolic testing to applications that interact with persistent state.
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| Method and system for identifying regression test cases for a software | 20110016452 | 20110120 |
| The present invention provides a method, system and computer program product for identifying regression test cases for a software application by identifying one or more units of functionalities of the software application, structuring the use case activity diagrams using the identified units of functionalities, modifying the structured use case activity diagrams when there is a change in the software application, and analyzing the modifications made to the structured use case activity diagrams to identify regression test cases for the changes in the software application.
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| Modularizing and aspectizing graphical user interface directed test scripts | 20110016453 | 20110120 |
| A test structure for testing graphical user interface applications (GAPs) modularizes test scripts by separating statements that define GAP test logic from statements that navigate to GAP objects. Composition rules weave the statements together to generate the test scripts that are executed to test the GAP. Because the test structure is modular, test logic can be reused across different GAPs and different versions of the same GAP. Reusing test logic is not only an efficient practice from a test engineer's point of view, but also leads to a reduction in test programming errors. The modular test structure also facilitates the efficient modification of test scripts to account for modifications in the underlying GAPs, greatly reducing the time, cost, and resource expenditures needed to arrive at updated... |
| Method and system for generating test cases for a software application | 20110016451 | 20110120 |
| The present invention provides a method, system and computer program product for generating one or more test cases for testing a software application by identifying one or more units of functionalities of the software application, structuring use cases of the software application, using the identified units of functionalities, generating a first set of use case activity diagrams from the structured use cases, and generating test cases from the generated use case activity diagrams.
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| Method and system for integrating java and javascript technologies | 20110016449 | 20110120 |
| A method and system for integrating Java and JavaScript technologies is provided. An example system includes a JavaScript proxy generator and a runtime module. The JavaScript proxy generator may be configured to automatically generate a JavaScript proxy in a form of a Java application programming interface. The runtime module may be configured to call the JavaScript proxy from the Java module, pass control of execution to the JavaScript module, execute the JavaScript module to generate an output method or object, and pass control of execution to the Java module to continue execution of the Java module.
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| Galactosyltransferase | 20090328251 | 20091231 |
| The present invention provides a method of expressing a plant Lewis-type β1,3-galactosyltransferase in an organism comprising the step of providing the organism with a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence A which is defined as being selected from: a) a sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1 with an open reading frame from base pair 1-1932, j) a sequence which is at least 50% identical with SEQ ID NO: 1, k) a sequence which hybridizes with SEQ ID NO: 1 under stringent conditions, or l) a sequence which has degenerated to SEQ ID NO: 1 due to the genetic code, wherein the sequences a) to d) encode a plant protein having Lewis-type β1,3-galactosyltransferase activity, or m) a sequence which is complementary to one of the sequences... |
| Method and system for performing interoperable digital rights management among different operating system platforms | 20090328234 | 20091231 |
| A method for performing interoperable digital rights management among different operating system platforms is disclosed. Digital rights management programs are coded and compiled based on specific operating systems. Directories and auto-run folders relating to the directories for the compiled digital rights management programs are set up in a memory device of an electronic device. The compiled digital rights management programs are stored in the auto-run folders, respectively. When the memory device is inserted in the electronic device, an auto-run function of an operating system of the electronic device is automatically activated to select an auto-run folder, and one of the compiled digital rights management programs stored in the selected auto-run folder is accessed and executed.
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| Systems, methods, and program products for secure code execution | 20090328232 | 20091231 |
| Methods, program product, and systems for providing tamper-resistant executable software code are provided to enable software code transport, storage, and execution security by formatting all instructions to use operand indirect addressing, resulting in an indirect table for each operand position, or field, in the instruction set. That is, rather than each instruction including an operand, each instruction includes an index to the location of the value of the operand in an indirect table. The methods, program product, and systems can also implement a non-typical instruction fetch associated with a program counter and a sequentially stored vector table, or jump table, to retrieve the next sequential instruction (“NSI”). Following rearranging or scrambling or encoding of the executable code, the code can be loaded and executed directly in... |
| Method of dynamic protection of data during the execution of a software code in intermediate language in a digital apparatus | 20090328231 | 20091231 |
| The invention concerns a method for protecting the data of an application compiled in intermediate for execution executed on a digital apparatus equipped with a virtual machine managing the execution of the code via a execution stack defining at least one stack frame corresponding to a method called during the execution of the code. A secured execution mode of the code involves the determination of at least one global checksum associated with each stack frame and, each time that a datum of the code is manipulated, the calculation of a local checksum associated with that datum. The calculation is on one hand, on the global checksum associated with the stack frame corresponding to the manipulated datum and, on the other hand, on at least one part... |
| System, method and computer program product for performing a data protection operation | 20090328229 | 20091231 |
| A system, method and computer program product for performing a data protection operation is provided. The method includes receiving a write instruction that is associated with a writable entity, the write instruction includes a writable entity identifier, and data protection metadata indicative of a relevancy of at least one data protection operation to be applied in relation to the write instruction, and participating in an execution of a relevant data protection operation, if such a relevant data protection operation exists.
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| System and methods for enforcing software license compliance with virtual machines | 20090328225 | 20091231 |
| A virtualization system supports secure, controlled execution of application programs within virtual machines. The virtual machine encapsulates a virtual hardware platform and guest operating system executable with respect to the virtual hardware platform to provide a program execution space within the virtual machine. An application program, requiring license control data to enable execution of the application program, is provided within the program execution space for execution within the virtual machine. A data store providing storage of encrypted policy control information and the license control data is provided external to the virtual machine. The data store is accessed through a virtualization system including a policy controller that is selectively responsive to a request received from the virtual machine to retrieve the license control data dependent on an... |
| Evaluating the effectiveness of a threat model | 20090328223 | 20091231 |
| Evaluating a threat model for structural validity and descriptive completeness. A threat modeling application provides a progress factor or other overall score associated with the structural validity and descriptive completeness of the threat model being evaluated. The structural validity is evaluated based on a data flow diagram associated with the threat model. The descriptive completeness is evaluated by reviewing descriptions of threat types in the threat model. The progress factor encourages modelers to provide effective models to a model reviewer, thus saving time for the model reviewer.
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| Dynamic policy provisioning within network security devices | 20090328219 | 20091231 |
| The invention is directed to techniques for dynamic policy provisioning. A network security device may comprise a memory that stores a first policy that identifies a first set of patterns that correspond to a first set of network attacks and a second policy, and a control unit that applies the first policy to the network traffic to detect the first set of network attacks. The control unit, while applying the first policy, monitors parameters corresponding to one or more resources and dynamically determines whether to apply a second policy to the network traffic based on the parameters. The control unit, based on the dynamic determination, applies the second policy to the network traffic to detect a second set of network attacks and forwards the network traffic... |
| Database context-based intrusion detection | 20090328217 | 20091231 |
| A method for detecting an unauthorized action in a database, the method comprising estimating correlation between a predicted result of an intercepted database statement and at least one context parameter associated with the database statement, wherein lack of correlation indicates the database statement being associated with an unauthorized action.
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| Data processing system, data processing method, and program | 20090328218 | 20091231 |
| A log output device and a program are provided, which append a signature to a log, prevent an undetectable tampering (alteration, insertion, deletion, etc.), and are able to narrow tampered position if tampered. The log output device forms a log record including a data part and a hash part, and outputs to a disk; the hash part is formed by combining a hash of the data part (data hash) and a hash of the hash part of the previous record (link hash); a signature is appended to only a part of records of a hash chain; when outputting the record to the disk, a copy of the hash part of the record is maintained on a process memory; when outputting next record, the hash part of... |
| Secure channel reservation | 20090328214 | 20091231 |
| A beacon method for use in a wireless communication network involves populating a beacon frame's channel identification data with accurate data associated with use of a particular channel for wireless communication; populating the beacon frame's network identification data with data including at least one false data element wherein it can be determined if an intruder has attempted to connect to the network by detecting the false data element in the intruder's attempt to connect to the network, where the beacon network identification data are intended to identify the network using the particular channel; storing the beacon frame in a computer readable storage medium; and transmitting the beacon frame over a channel to be reserved. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may... |
| Method and system for morphing honeypot | 20090328213 | 20091231 |
| A method, system, apparatus, or computer program product is presented for morphing a honeypot system on a dynamic and configurable basis. The morphing honeypot emulates a variety of services while falsely presenting information about potential vulnerabilities within the system that supports the honeypot. The morphing honeypot has the ability to dynamically change its personality or displayed characteristics using a variety of algorithms and a database of known operating system and service vulnerabilities. The morphing honeypot's personality can be changed on a timed or scheduled basis, on the basis of activity that is generated by the presented honeypot personality, or on some other basis.
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| Control flow deviation detection for software security | 20090328211 | 20091231 |
| Provided are methods and systems for control flow deviation detection. Provided are methods for software security, comprising executing a software program, generating a run-time signature variable, updating the run-time signature variable as the software program executes, comparing the run-time signature variable with a pre-computed signature, and detecting a deviation in control flow of the software program based on the comparison between the run-time signature variable and the pre-computed signature.
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| Simplified communication of a reputation score for an entity | 20090328209 | 20091231 |
| A reputation server is coupled to multiple clients via a network. A security module in each client monitors client encounters with entities such as files, programs, and websites, and then computes a hygiene score based on the monitoring. The hygiene scores are then provided to the reputation server, which computes reputation scores for the entities based on the clients' hygiene scores and the interactions between the clients and the entity. When a particular client encounters an entity, the security module obtains a reputation score for the entity from the reputation server. The reputation score may comprises a statistical measure based on a number of other trustworthy or “good hygiene” clients that have a hygiene score above a threshold. The client communicates this reputation score to a... |
| Parametric based conditional access codes for access control applications | 20090328203 | 20091231 |
| A system and method is disclosed for providing conditional access control using a parametric-based conditional access code. The parametric-based access code is generated by a access grantor, such as a homeowner, parent, employer, rental company, etc., from a set of parameter values associated with an access control device. Such parameters can include date and time, location, purchase amount, type of purchase, etc. Once a parametric-based access code is generated, it can be used by the grantee, i.e., the person seeking access, at the appropriate access control device. The access control device extracts the conditional parameter values and compares them to current parameter values of the access control device. Access is granted only when the conditional parameter values match the current parameter values.
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| Secure password organizer | 20090328198 | 20091231 |
| A computer-readable stored median has stored thereupon a program for performing a method of generating, storing, accessing, retrieving and displaying a plurality of records such as in an electronic device. The electronic device may include a data entry mechanism and a keyboard and may further include a processor, a memory, and a display. The method compromises the steps of generating and saving a master passcode in the memory and generating a record such as an account identification, a user ID and a password, and saving the record in the memory. The method further comprises the steps of generating a user ID for storage in the memory and generating and storing the password corresponding to the user ID in the memory. Access to the memory is provided... |
| Computer security system | 20090328186 | 20091231 |
| A method of packet management for restricting access to a resource of a computer system. The method includes identifying client parameters and network parameters, as a packet management information, used to determine access to the resource, negotiating a session key between client and server devices, generating a session ID based on at least the negotiated session key, inserting the packet management information and the session ID into each information packet sent from the client device to the server device, monitoring packet management information in each information packet from the client device, and filtering out respective information packets sent to the server device from the client device when the monitored packet management information indicates that access to the resource is restricted.
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| Detecting exploit code in network flows | 20090328185 | 20091231 |
| Disclosed is a method and apparatus for detecting exploit code in network flows. Network data packets are intercepted by a flow monitor which generates data flows from the intercepted data packets. A content filter filters out legitimate programs from the data flows, and the unfiltered portions are provided to a code recognizer which detects executable code. Any embedded executable code in the unfiltered data flow portions is identified as a suspected exploit in the network flow. The executable code recognizer recognizes executable code by performing convergent binary disassembly on the unfiltered portions of the data flows. The executable code recognizer then constructs a control flow graph and performs control flow analysis, data flow analysis, and constraint enforcement in order to detect executable code. In addition to... |
| Identity verification via selection of sensible output from recorded digital data | 20090328175 | 20091231 |
| A digital data sampler operating in a computer processor selects and stores digital data samples from a data stream used for generating audio-visual output during a session with a client operated by a user. The session generates the data stream independently of the data sampler. The data sampler may collect parameter data correlated to a probability will be remembered by the user at some future time, for each sample. The data sampler may store the data samples and parameter data as shared secret data for use in a future authentication session. During a future authentication session, an authentication device selects test data from the shared secret data to generate sensible output in an authentication process. The authentication process grants access to a controlled resource in response... |
| Method and system for providing internet services | 20090328174 | 20091231 |
| A service integration platform system for providing Internet services includes: an interface configured to receive a service request message that is initiated by a user of an application provided by an Independent Software Vendor (ISV), the service request message being implemented according to an Application Programming Interface (API) type and including a plurality of platform-level parameters that conform to the API type. The system further includes one or more processors coupled to the interface, configured to: locate a set of authentication checks that are appropriate for the API type, based at least in part on the plurality of platform-level parameters included in the service request message and a mapping of predefined combinations of platform-level parameters and corresponding sets of authentication checks; perform authentication of the service... |
| Method for registering and certificating user of one time password by a plurality of mode and computer-readable recording medium where program executing the same method is recorded | 20090328168 | 20091231 |
| The present invention relates to a method of registering a one-time-password user in a one-time-password terminal by the one-time-password terminal, in an environment including the one-time-password terminal loaded with a program for creating one-time-passwords in a plurality of modes, an authentication server for authenticating authenticity of the one-time-password user, a one-time-password server, and a one-time-password database server for storing information on the one-time-password user.
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| Method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing software application invitation | 20090328158 | 20091231 |
| An apparatus for providing software application invitations may comprise a processor. The processor may be configured to receive an achievement in a software application and formulate at least one invitation to execute the software application. The processor may further be configured to send at least one invitation to at least one invitee. The invitation may include a means to access at least a portion of the software application. Associated methods and computer program products may also be provided. Also, apparatus, methods, and computer program products for processing received software applications invitation may be provided.
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| Workflow based authorization for content access | 20090328156 | 20091231 |
| The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for workflow based authorization for content access. A workflow can be triggered when a protection policy does not fully express an intended recipient's rights in protected content. A workflow processes relevant inputs to more fully express the intended recipient's rights in protected content. Workflows can provide policy item updates and authorizations decisions with respect to protected content. Through the use of workflows to make an authorization decision, access to information can become more flexible, allowing it to follow the desired flow of information throughout its lifecycle. This flexibility allows organizations to protect their information without worrying about the protection stopping the natural flow of business.
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| Isolation of services or processes using credential managed accounts | 20090328154 | 20091231 |
| This disclosure describes methods, systems, and application programming interfaces for creating a credential managed account. This disclosure describes creating a new password managed account, defining the password managed account, wherein the password managed account is to access a service on a managed computing device, identifying the password managed account for a lifecycle, and automatically managing the password managed account by updating and changing a password for the password managed account on a periodic basis.
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| Program, apparatus, and method for access control | 20090328151 | 20091231 |
| In a computer which executes an access control program, an authentication information storage unit stores authentication information. A logical volume acquiring unit acquires a logical volume associating data with storage nodes storing the data, from a predetermined database. In response to an access request to access data, a data access unit identifies a storage node to be accessed, based on the logical volume, and sends the authentication information and a command corresponding to the access request to the identified storage node.
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| Systems and methods for webpage verification using data-hiding technology | 20090328142 | 20091231 |
| A system for webpage verification comprises an authentication module configured to authenticate a user identifier if the user identifier is unique in the system, the user identifier being related to the identity of a user, a data-hiding module configured to generate a first data-hidden object based on a unique user identifier, at least one webpage identifier and a base object in accordance with a data-hiding algorithm, each of the at least one webpage identifiers being related to the identity of one of at least one webpage of the user, a memory module to store at least one of the said user identifier, the at least one webpage identifier, the base object, and the required parameters of data-hiding algorithm, and a verification module configured to retrieve the... |
| Advanced security negotiation protocol | 20090328140 | 20091231 |
| This disclosure describes methods, systems and application programming interfaces for creating an advanced security negotiation package. This disclosure describes creating an advanced security negotiation protocol under a Simple and Protected Negotiation Mechanism (SPNEGO) protocol to negotiate an authentication scheme. The protocol describes defining a Windows Security Type (WST) Library message to protect negotiation data during the advanced security negotiation protocol. The protocol sends an initial message that carries multiple authentication messages to reduce redundant roundtrips and implements key exchanges by a mini Security Support Provider (SSP).
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| Method, apparatus, and computer program product for privacy management | 20090328135 | 20091231 |
| An apparatus for privacy management may include a processor. The processor may be configured to access one or more privacy options. In this regard, each privacy option may be configured to provide members of one or more groups access to content. The processor may also be configured to provide for selection of a privacy option in association with the content. Associated methods and computer program products may also be provided.
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| Licensing protected content to application sets | 20090328134 | 20091231 |
| The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for licensing protected content to application sets. Embodiments of the invention permit a local machine to increase its participation in authorizing access to protected content. For example, an operating system within an appropriate computing environment is permitted to determine if an application is authorized to access protected content. Thus, the application is relieved from having to store a publishing license. Further, authorization decisions are partially distributed, easing the resource burden on a protection server. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention can facilitate more robust and efficient authorization decisions when access to protected content is requested.
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| Dynamic entitlement manager | 20090328132 | 20091231 |
| Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring and/or controlling access to entitlements. For example, in one embodiment a computer program product is configured to periodically examine the members of a particular community in an organization and automatically identify members in the community that have access to software applications, datasets, or other organizational resources that are uncommon in the community, which may indicate that the member should not have access to the such resources. The computer program product of embodiments of the invention is also configured to automatically and periodically determine the resources that members of the same community should all probably have access to. As such, embodiments of the present invention allow an organization to more efficiently monitor and... |
| Adjustable headboard frame | 20080313808 | 20081225 |
| An adjustable headboard frame is provided that includes a left frame element, a right frame element, and a plurality of spacers that are installed between the left frame element and the right frame element. The spacers are of different lengths and are sized so that the total width of the headboard including left and right frame elements and spacer is sized to correspond with one of the standardized mattress widths, such as twin, full, queen, and king. Further, the adjustable headboard frame may then be covered by a covering to provide an adjustable headboard.
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| Sleep system | 20080313810 | 20081225 |
| A sleep system, for providing a bed, includes a frame with cross support members coupled with a first and second panel assembly. A sleep support mechanism operationally engages the first and second panel assemblies with one another and further engages a pad to provide adjusting support to the user. The sleep support mechanism employs a cone coupled with a first and second spring, the first and second spring further coupling with the first and second panel assemblies, and the cone engaging with the pad to provide the adjustable support capability.
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| Anthocyanin pigment/dye compositions and method of providing composition through extraction from corn | 20080313822 | 20081225 |
| Anthocyanin pigments/dyes are extracted from corn kernels by adding corn kernels with less than 5% by weight of corn kernels comprising broken kernels to an aqueous medium to form an aqueous-corn medium. The corn kernels have in excess of 0.1 mg of anthocyanin pigment/dye per gram of corn kernel therein. The anthocyanin pigment/dye in the corn kernels has greater than 40% by weight of anthocyanin as an acid or acylated form of the anthocyanin. The aqueous corn medium is agitated at a temperature above 35° C. The solid corn kernels are separated from the aqueous corn medium to form an extract of anthocyanin in aqueous medium having less than 1.0% solids therein before concentration or purification steps are performed on the extract.
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| Stationary dock leveler | 20080313826 | 20081225 |
| The subject matter of the invention is a stationary dock leveler with a ramp (10, 20) and with a dock leveler (12, 22) that is tiltably held, over a horizontally oriented pivot joint (14, 24), to the ramp (10, 20), whereby the dock leveler (12, 22) contains a dock leveler top plate (13, 23) constructed as a surface that can be driven over, and whereby a ramp plate (11, 21), constructed as a surface that can be driven over, is provided on the ramp (10, 20). Providing a device that reduces the impact on the vehicle that traverses it to a minimum, and that can be manufactured economically, achieved by that a ramp plate (11, 21) extending up to over the pivot joint (14, 24) and... |
| System for selecting modes of operation in a power toothbrush | 20080313829 | 20081225 |
| The mode selection system for a power toothbrush includes a first switch (25) operable to control the ON/OFF condition of the toothbrush and a second switch (29) operable when the first switch is in the OFF condition to select one of a plurality of possible modes of operation programmed in the toothbrush. A pre-established time is set during which the ON/OFF switch must be operated to an ON condition after the mode selection switch has been operated to select a particular mode. The selected mode is indicated by a lit LED on a handle portion of the toothbrush.
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| Transport roller for a transfer car | 20080313854 | 20081225 |
| The invention relates to a transport roller 6 for a transfer car, the roller being linked to a bracket and said bracket being rigidly or steerably mounted on the frame of the transfer car. Portions of the bracket (4) and/or the fastening elements (5) are provided with an electrically insulating coating and/or cleading.
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| Two-axis hinge device with rotation regulating function | 20080313855 | 20081225 |
| A two-axis hinge device with rotation regulating function including the rotation regulating function capable of wiring by passing a harness through a through hole of an axis member, simple in structure, and low in cost is provided. A folding axis rotatably supporting one case and a rotational axis rotatably supporting the other case are set to intersect each other, a rotation allowing portion is formed by recessing an outer circumferential side surface of a rotational operation range restricting head portion rotatably supported by a base frame and arranged on an end of the folding axis, a rotational operation range restricting deformed head portion arranged on an end of the rotational axis so as to face the rotational operation range restricting head portion, a restricting structure portion... |
| Extraction device for use when extracting a ceramic foam filter | 20080313876 | 20081225 |
| An extraction device is provided for use when extracting a ceramic foam filter, as used for example in the production and processing of aluminium. The extraction device includes an anchor device (1) having an anchor body (2) suitable for driving into the filter, and a screw thread (8) that extends along at least part of the length of the anchor body, for engagement with the filter.
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| Ram for powered hammer | 20080313880 | 20081225 |
| A method of manufacturing a ram configured to be mounted for reciprocation in a guide tube section of a powered hammer. The ram includes an outer circumferential surface, a radially outwardly projecting sealing portion, and a helically shaped vent channel defined in the circumferential surface and running from a front end portion of the circumferential surface to a rear end portion of the circumferential surface and being interrupted by the sealing portion. The method includes forming the outer circumferential surface of the ram and the helically shaped vent channel in a single manufacturing operation. For example, the method includes rotating a blank on a machine tool, forming the outer circumferential surface of the ram by applying a first machine tool bit to the blank while the... |
| Tool for connector assembly | 20080313891 | 20081225 |
| A multi-use tool for assembly of electrical connectors includes a main tool body having an electrical connector assembly holder. The holder includes first and second cavities. The first cavity includes spaced anvils and removably retains an electrical connector end cap between the anvils. A cutting ram is opposed to the first cavity and includes two cutting blades that are translatable between disengaged and engaged positions to trim and sever excess wire lengths from the electrical connector end cap. The second cavity removably retains the electrical connector end cap and a jack housing. A termination ram is opposed to the second cavity and movably mounted between disengaged and engaged positions to terminate the jack housing with the end cap. A trigger mechanism is operably connected to both... |
| Template apparatus | 20080313916 | 20081225 |
| A template apparatus is provided for the construction of a wall frame. A base section includes a plurality of base units. Each base unit has two ends and has two legs generally situated at an angle to one another to form an apex; A cross member is connected to both legs opposite from the apex. A pair of journal plates, are secured to the apex at each end and extending away from the cross members. A journal is located in each journal plate above the apex. A support shaft is mounted to rotate in the journals. A template section is mounted on the support shaft. The template section includes a plurality of longitudinal members. Each longitudinal member is secured to the support shaft. A pair of... |
| Electronic parallel lift and return to carry on a backhoe loader | 20080313935 | 20081225 |
| A backhoe loader with a controller that uses angular signals from at least one sensor to calculate a loader tool angle with respect to the vehicle frame or with respect to the earth and to maintain the loader tool angle via controller generated commands to a tool actuator as a function of the angular signals and commands to a boom actuator. The controller enables proportional control of the tool angle via a command input device such as an electronic joystick. If the electronic joystick is moved to an appropriate detent position, the controller executes a return to carry function.
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| Collapsible self-expanding frames and displays and methods for using | 20080313945 | 20081225 |
| Display frames and methods. The display frame includes an outer frame having a substantially hollow interior. The outer frame includes a front face having an opening, a back panel spaced from the front face, and side members hingedly connecting the front face and to the back panel. An embodiment includes at least one elastic member disposed inside the hollow interior and flexibly connected to the outer frame. An embodiment includes an inner frame having a second opening, where the inner frame is disposed between and spaced from the front face and the back panel. The method includes providing a collapsible, self-expanding display frame. An embodiment includes selecting a design for the outer frame and printing the design onto the outer frame. An embodiment includes selecting a... |
| Garden bed assembly and method and kit therefor | 20080313959 | 20081225 |
| There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for at least partially surrounding the box, and includes a series of fence sections. Each section has an open rigid frame and an open mesh material such as poultry wire or hardware cloth, extending thereacross to permit sunlight as well as pollinating bees to enter the assembly while prohibiting unwanted creatures such as a gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed box.
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| Mobile planter | 20080313960 | 20081225 |
| A mobile gardening planter includes a plant container and a drainage system that is adapted for both dripless operation and drip-drain operation. The drainage system includes a drain cap inside the plant container that has holes preferably only in a vertical side of the drain cap for indirectly draining water out of the plant container into a drain pipe extending outside and across the bottom wall of the plant container. A generally vertically-extending sight tube fluidly communicates with the drain pipe so that the water level in the sight tube is the same as the water table level in the plant container, and the gardener may therefore monitor the water table. The open top end of the sight tube allows water to overflow the sight tube,... |
| Window element, a profiled pultruded panel, a system of a profiled pultruded panel and one or more fixation elements, a covering of a buidling or a house, a building or a house, a method of providing an outer weather resistant covering, and a building ele | 20080313963 | 20081225 |
| A window element includes an outer window pane defining first and second sets of parallel sides; an inner window pane defining an inner window face; first and second sets of pultruded elements extending along the first and second sets of parallel sides, respectively and connecting the outer and inner panes in a window structure; a window frame of profiled pultruded elements surrounding the window structure; first and second co-operating hinged parts, the first part adhered to the window structure at a first edge parallel with one of the sides of the first set of sides, the second part provided by one of the profiled pultruded elements; and closure elements adhered to the inner window face at a second edge parallel with another side of the first... |
| Reusable worker housing and methods relating thereto | 20080313974 | 20081225 |
| Consideration is given to parameters for providing re-use of worker housing in similar, or the same, applications at other sites or other projects as well as parameters governing re-use for alternate secondary uses usually common to the area of initial use, thereby avoiding transport for long distances or wasteful disposal of worker housing structures. Secondary uses for manufactured worker housing modules according to the present invention can be, for example, smaller or reconfigured dormitory-style housing or residences or family housing.
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| Tiled panel shutter | 20080313981 | 20081225 |
| A window shutter comprising tiled panels that may be either fixed or replaceable. Specifically, the shutter comprises a frame with one or more panels within the frame, and the panels are affixed with one or more tiles. Replaceable panels float within the frame and are held in place with a removable fastener. These shutters combine the design flexibility inherent in ceramic, glass, porcelain, clay, stone, cork, wood, metal, plastic and other decorative tiles with the flexibility of allowing the appearance of the shutter to be changed without removing the shutter from the building structure.
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| Method for increasing wind uplift resistance of wood-framed roofs using closed-cell spray polyurethane foam | 20080313985 | 20081225 |
| The invention provides a method and structural member for securing a roof or an outer wall of a building against wind forces tending to lift the roof or outer wall off the building. A structural member has a panel, said panel comprising a plurality of spaced apart beam members, and a sheathing having an inner side and an outer side, the sheathing spanning a space between adjacent beam members and being attached to the beam members such that the inner side of the sheathing is in juxtaposition with the beam members. A layer of a rigid, closed cell foam comprising a polymer adhesive composition is on substantially the entirety of said beam members and substantially the entirety of the inner side of the sheathing such that... |
| Irrigation machine truss system connector assembly | 20080313992 | 20081225 |
| An apparatus is disclosed for connecting truss rods and other rigid braces of an irrigation system, wherein the rods include shaft sections with enlarged cylindrical heads at the ends thereof and form part of a truss-type framework supporting a conduit. A coupling assembly for holding a pair of such truss rods together in axial alignment is disclosed and includes a top plate and a bottom plate clamped together with a connecting bolt having a non-circular collar. The collar on the bolt cooperates with similarly shaped holes in the plates of the coupling assembly to prevent relative rotation between the plates and also between the bolt and the coupling assembly. The bolt includes a head with a hexagonal drive recess for use with an appropriate driving tool.
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| Lunch-meat stacker pro. | 20080314001 | 20081225 |
| The invention provides an improved collapsible food container made to save space in the refrigerator and time for the user. It consists of individual, sealable, collapsible plastic bag sections that can be made to be disposable or reusable to fit the needs of its owner. The frame includes spring-locking pivoting braces to provide stability when collapsing and expanding the machine. Each said sealable section can interlock with each other and the frame. An airflow control device is used on each of the plastic bag sections allowing air flow out but not in; similar to a check valve. By gently pushing down on the top of the machine, dispersing the air out of the section(s) creating a vacuum, will keep the machine collapsed until the section(s) is/are... |
| Quickly assemblable structure of molecular sieves and can filters in oxygen concentrator | 20080314006 | 20081225 |
| The invention is an assembly structure that allows molecular sieves and can-filters be fast assembled in an oxygen concentrator. The structure includes: a molecular sieve and can-filter set, which is composed of at least two molecular sieves and at least one can-filter; a support frame, which includes a base plate and a frame fixed on the base plate in an upright position, and the frame has a first support plate having a plurality of through holes and a second support plate having a hole, wherein the hole of the second support plate is for one of the at least one can-filter to pass through; and a plurality of bend joints, each of which including: a thin plate portion formed at a first end, wherein an opening... |
| Filter element and filter for exhaust-gas aftertreatment | 20080314008 | 20081225 |
| A filter element for an exhaust-gas aftertreatment device of an internal combustion engine is provided, which is made of a coated ceramic material and thus is more robust with respect to local overheating.
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| filter elements | 20080314012 | 20081225 |
| A ceramic filter element is formed from a flocculated slurry predominantly containing inorganic fibres, of 100-150 μm length and 1-5 μm thickness. The slurry also contains inorganic yarn in lengths of from 10 mm or greater, e.g. 10-150 mm and thickness 0.1-0.5 mm diameter. The slurry is formed in water with colloidal silica and starch added to flocculate the slurry. The flocculated slurry is then injected to a mould comprising an appropriately shaped mesh form, and water removed by vacuum, and the filter thus formed dried in an oven for 8-12 hours at 120° C. The addition of yarns, which may be glass or alumina mono or multifilament yarns, increases the shock resistance of the ceramic filter element produced.
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| Raking device disposed between outer raking devices | 20080314015 | 20081225 |
| An implement for raking a crop disposed on ground in a field has a frame adapted to be operatively attached to a prime mover, the frame having a front end and a rear end and being adapted to be moved in a forward direction by the prime mover. A first raking device has an inner end and an outer end, the first raking device being operatively attached to the frame for moving a crop inwardly towards the inner end thereof to form part of a first windrow. A second raking device has an inner end and an outer end, the second raking device being operatively attached to the frame for moving a crop inwardly towards the inner end thereof to form another part of the first... |
| System and method for maintaining the location of a fiber doff inner-diameter-tow at the point of payout within a constant inertial reference frame | 20080314017 | 20081225 |
| A method of maintaining the location of a fiber doff inner-diameter-tow at a point of payout within a constant inertial reference frame includes providing a flat fiber tow payout system with a center-pull doff of flat fiber tow that pays out at a point of payout along an inner diameter of the center-pull doff with rotation of the center-pull doff about a vertically oriented axis of rotation, the flat fiber tow payout system including a constant inertial reference frame for payout of the flat fiber tow along the inner diameter of the center-pull doff without twisting the flat fiber tow; and accelerating and stopping rotation of the center-pull doff with the flat fiber tow payout system so as to maintain payout of the flat fiber tow... |
| System for assisting regeneration of pollution management means in an exhaust line | 20080314024 | 20081225 |
| The invention concerns a system for assisting regeneration of pollution management means (1) associated with oxidation catalyst forming means implementing an oxygen storage capacity (OSC) function, and integrated in an exhaust line (3) of a motor vehicle diesel engine (4), wherein the engine is associated with common ramp means (7) supplying fuel to the cylinders thereof. The invention is characterized in that it comprises means (8) for determining the number of incomplete regeneration processes of the pollution management means and for comparing same to predetermined threshold values (10) to control the engine (4) in a first lean mixture regeneration operating mode (11) for a number less than the threshold values or in a second regeneration operating mode of engine operation sequences alternating rich mixture and lean... |
| Method for operating an internal combustion engine | 20080314028 | 20081225 |
| In a method for operating an air-compressing fuel-injection internal combustion engine having an exhaust gas post-treatment system with a particle filter and a nitrogen oxide reduction catalytic converter, a plurality of internal combustion engine operating settings are provided, each having respective predefined values for predefined internal combustion engine operating parameters. A heating operating setting is set when the internal combustion engine is warming up, while a basic operating setting is set in the warmed-up, while a basic operating setting is set in the warmed-up state. When the temperature in the exhaust gas system exceeds a predefinable first value, the heating operating setting is changed over to the basic operating setting. In the warmed-up state, at least one further, (third) operating setting, with an exhaust gas recirculation... |
| Treatment of diesel engine exhaust | 20080314033 | 20081225 |
| A diesel exhaust treatment system for treating exhaust gas from a diesel engine comprises at least one diesel particulate filter, at least one diesel exhaust fluid mixing chamber and at least one selective catalytic reduction converter (SCR). In one desirable embodiment, plural diesel particulate filters are arranged in parallel and plural SCRs are arranged in parallel. These components including the diesel exhaust fluid mixing chamber can be included in a common housing with the exhaust flow reversing directions a plurality of times as it passes through the treatment system from an exhaust inlet to an exhaust outlet. The housing can be coupled to one vehicle frame rail with most of the housing and components contained therein positioned outside the outer surface of the one frame rail.
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| Combined cabin air and heat exchanger ram air inlets for aircraft environmental control systems, and associated methods of use | 20080314060 | 20081225 |
| Aircraft environmental control systems having a single ram air inlet providing air to both cabin air compressors and associated heat exchangers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, and environmental control system for use with an aircraft includes a ram air inlet, an air conditioning pack, and an associated heat exchanger. In this embodiment, the ram air inlet provides a first portion of air to the air conditioning pack, and a second portion of air to the associated heat exchanger. The first portion of air flows from the air conditioning pack and through the heat exchanger before flowing into an aircraft cabin. The second portion of air from the ram air inlet cools the first portion of air in the heat exchanger before exiting the aircraft through... |
| Dual berth invertible bunk | 20070294822 | 20071227 |
| A dual berth bunk (20) for a sleeper cab (10) or other confined space includes a bunk frame (22) mounted for pivoting or rotating inversion. Berths (25a, 25b), or sleeping surfaces, are provided on the opposite sides of the bunk frame and a berth may be selectively positioned for use by pivoting or rotation of the bunk frame. A latch (56) or other device may be used to secure the bunk frame in the selected position. Retaining devices (104, 106) retain bedding in the berths when the berth in a downward inverted orientation.
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| Apparatus for transferring a person from a wheelchair to a fixed seat | 20070294823 | 20071227 |
| Apparatus for transferring a person from a wheelchair to a fixed seat is disclosed, including a wheeled gantry that includes opposed front and rear legs and an upper portion connecting the legs, the gantry spanning a transfer station with a side entry for the wheelchair, and being capable of spanning the fixed seat; and a holding apparatus including a transfer seat and support frame, the transfer seat being sized to fit within the fixed seat; a lift for raising and lowering the transfer seat; and a support arm for rotating the support frame within the transfer station. The wheelchair can be wheeled into the transfer station, the person can be raised out of the wheelchair and rotated to face the front leg, the wheeled gantry can... |
| Box-spring assembly | 20070294824 | 20071227 |
| A box-spring assembly includes two frames, a resilient member, a plurality of lateral springs, and a plurality of clips. The frames are spaced apart from each other, and each of the frames has a looped lateral frame rod. The resilient member includes an array of spring coil units disposed between the frames, and a plurality of connecting elements connecting the spring coil units to each other. Each of the lateral springs is connected between the looped lateral frame rods so as to reinforce the looped lateral frame rods. The clips connect the spring coil units and the lateral springs to the looped lateral frame rods.
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| Collapsible assembly | 20070294825 | 20071227 |
| A blanket or mat assembly includes a panel having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a sheet material substantially covering the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the sheet material assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member. The assembly further includes a covering having a top portion, a peripheral edge, an opening defined by the peripheral edge, and an interior, with the panel retained inside the interior and accessing the interior of the covering via the opening. The covering assumes the configuration of the panel when the panel is retained inside the interior of the covering. The covering and the panel can be twisted and folded to the folded orientation of... |
| Canister lift for a patient support apparatus | 20070294828 | 20071227 |
| A lifting device for a patient support apparatus is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a frame and a lifting device coupled to the frame. The lifting device is configured to move the frame between a raised position and a lowered position. The lifting device includes a motor and at least two canisters. The motor is operably coupled to at least one of the canisters to rotate the canister.
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| Backpack blower | 20070294855 | 20071227 |
| A backpack blower comprising a blower which has an air intake opening, a backpack frame which is used to support the blower on the back of a user, and a back pad that is coupled to the backpack frame and contacts the back of the user. The back pad is composed of a cushion material and has a back surface contacting the back of the user and an opposite surface. The air intake opening communicates with at least a portion of the opposite surface, so that the air intake noise of the blower can reach at least the portion of the opposite surface.
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| Testing mechanism for casings | 20070294899 | 20071227 |
| An exemplary testing mechanism (100) is used for testing for a sufficiency of a casing 90. The testing mechanism includes a framework (20) and a testing module (40). The framework includes a base board (21) and a pillar (26). One end of the pillar is mounted on the base board. The testing module includes a main board (42) and at least one testing pin (44). The main board is slidably mounted on the pillar. A bottom end of the testing pin is slidably mounted to the main board. A top end of the testing pin is positioned adjacent to the base board of the framework. The at least one testing pin is located in a position corresponding to at least one mounting hole of a sufficient... |
| Ramrod for wiping bore residue lubricating and loading muzzleloaders | 20070294930 | 20071227 |
| This is a device for a bore wiping, self-lubricating ramrod used for muzzle loading gun barrels. The device consists of a bullet jag with two 0-rings, and a center hole to allow the lubricant to get into the bore. As the jag is passed down the bore a small amount of lubricant is released into the bore. The first 0-ring stops the lubricant from leaving the bore, and the second 0-ring wipes the bore clean when the ramrod is pulled out of the bore. The ramrod may be made in different diameters to accommodate different caliber muzzleloaders. The shooter uses the same ramrod for lubing and loading the weapon with the same pass down the barrel.
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| Vehicle window mounting assembly | 20070294950 | 20071227 |
| The invention concerns a window assembly in a vehicle having a window pane that is fixed in a window frame that is also used for movable windows. The window assembly may have a window mounting bracket assembly including a support plate mounted to the vehicle structure; a window support cam mounted to the support plate and pivotable about a cam axis, the window support cam having a lobe portion extending away from the cam axis and a peripheral window support surface for receiving and supporting a lower edge of the window pane; and a cam lock operatively engaging the window support cam to selectively prevent the window support cam from rotating relative to the support plate. The invention also concerns a method of mounting the fixed... |
| Window regulator lifter plate | 20070294951 | 20071227 |
| A vehicle door includes a door body, a window panel, a window regulator rail and a lifter plate. The door body defines a window opening and a window panel is slidably supported in the door body. The window regulator rail is mounted to the vehicle frame and the lifter plate is slidably coupled to the window regulator rail for up and down sliding movement along the window regulator rail. The lifter plate includes a window glass support portion supporting a lower edge of a window panel and a water deflecting structure that is configured and arranged to deflect water running down the window panel away from the window regulator rail.
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| Low profile vehicle turntable | 20070294957 | 20071227 |
| A low profile turntable device constructed of wedge shaped sections with structural foam in between, support rollers on the bottom skin, a plurality of reversible drive motors inside a plurality of outer ramps around the exterior, and a concentric circular and perpendicular lateral band system for mounting the turntable on a surface.
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| Modular room and structure | 20070294958 | 20071227 |
| The present invention is directed to a modular room with rectangular floor space, a roof and side walls of a skeletal framework construction with sections, which is designed in such a way that it can be easily assembled, disassembled and connected to other modular rooms. The floor space is formed of a foundation consisting of grid-shaped floor plates, which form partial floor sections of the foundation. Furthermore, the modular room exhibits a support or spine portion that is attached to the roof at its top end and is attached to the foundation at its bottom end.
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| Eave for a building | 20070294959 | 20071227 |
| According to the invention, a method of making an eave for a roof on a building is disclosed. The method may include providing a structure with at least two sides and a roof frame. The method may further include coupling at least two of a plurality of eave blocks with a first trim piece. The method may also include a step of coupling at least two of the plurality of eave blocks with a side of the structure. The method may additionally include coupling a roof piece with a top of the roof frame and a top of at least two of the plurality of eave blocks.
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| Eave for a building | 20070294960 | 20071227 |
| According to the invention, a method of making an eave for a roof on a building is disclosed. The method may include providing a structure with at least two sides and a roof frame. The method may further include coupling at least two of a plurality of eave blocks with a first trim piece. The method may also include coupling at least two of the plurality of eave blocks with a second trim piece. The method may further include coupling a roof piece with a top of the roof frame and a top of at least two of the plurality of eave blocks. In some embodiments, the eave blocks may include lumber having a grain direction and the method may include coupling the eave blocks with... |
| Insulated concrete form | 20070294970 | 20071227 |
| There is described an apparatus for a concrete form for an insulated wall. The apparatus comprises first and second wall panels arranged in opposed spaced apart parallel relationship, each panel having an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper edge surface, a lower edge surface and end surfaces. A plurality of retainers are secured within each of said first and second panels at spaced apart intervals, each retainer including a connecting portion extending outwardly from the inner surface of each panel, and an anchoring portion. The anchoring portion includes a framework disposed within the panels, an upper connector extending upwardly from each panel's upper edge surface and a lower connector extending downwardly from each panel's lower edge surface. The upper and lower connectors are adapted to... |
| Non-combustible reinforced cementitious lightweight panels and metal frame system for building foundations | 20070294974 | 20071227 |
| A foundation system includes metal framing members that support a reinforced, lightweight, dimensionally stable cementitious panel. The foundation system is non-combustible, water durable, mold and rot resistant, and termite resistant. The panels employ one or more layers of a continuous phase resulting from the curing of an aqueous mixture of inorganic binder, for example, calcium sulfate alpha hemihydrate, hydraulic cement, an active pozzolan and lime. The continuous phase is reinforced with glass fibers and contains lightweight filler particles, for example, ceramic microspheres.
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| Methods and apparatus for the aesthetic enhancement of screened enclosures | 20070294980 | 20071227 |
| A method and apparatus for aesthetically enhancing extruded posts/beams, purlins and base members used in framing existing and newly constructed screened enclosures is comprised of pressure fitting opposing edges of flexible decorative inserts between available spline grooves or between mounted insert retention means. In an alternate embodiment, the inserts may be translucent, semi-translucent or perforated to serve as lenses through which light is transmitted when a light emitting means housed there under is activated. The inserts provide decoration to the framing members when the light emitting means is turned off, and permit the transmission of light there through when turned on, thereby accenting the framing member and/or casting light into the enclosed area.
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| Panel filter with frame | 20070294988 | 20071227 |
| A panel filter frame and panel filter are provided. The panel filter frame is made from a one-piece die-cut blank of material. The die-cut blank includes a grill portion, four sidewall portions and four flap portions all integrally connected. Individual sidewall portions are interposed between a side of the grill portion and one of the four flap portions. The plurality of portions of the die-cut blank are interconnected at fold lines. The frame is formed when the die-cut blank is folded about the fold lines and the portions are secured in the folded position by at least a plurality of interlock receptacles formed in the terminating folded portion of the die-cut blank.
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| Machine for harvesting stalk-like plants with a stripper | 20070294995 | 20071227 |
| A machine for the harvest of stalk-like plants is provided. The machine has a frame, two conveying elements supported on the frame and arranged one above the other with recesses distributed around their circumference for taking up and conveying a flow of crop that includes plant stalks. A stripper extends into the intervening space between the conveying elements in order to move the plant stalks out of the recesses. The stripper is connected to the frame by a free-standing post that extends vertically and is arranged outside the flow of the crop conveyed by the conveying elements. A point of the stripper interacts with the conveying elements located to the rear of the axis of rotation of the conveying elements relative to the forward operating direction... |
| Method and apparatus for affecting defrost operations for a refrigeration system | 20070295015 | 20071227 |
| A method for affecting a scheduled defrost operation for a refrigeration system includes the steps of: (a) after an extant the scheduled defrost operation commences, evaluating at least one predetermined parameter relating to operation of the refrigeration system; (b) if the at least one predetermined parameter manifests a behavior of at least one first predetermined nature over at least one first time interval, continuing the extant scheduled defrost operation; and (c) if the at least one predetermined parameter manifests a behavior of at least one second predetermined nature over at least one second time interval, discontinuing the extant scheduled defrost operation.
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| Display assembly for refrigerator | 20070295020 | 20071227 |
| A display assembly for a refrigerator includes: a display; a frame having a mounting part for mounting the display and provided on an outer wall surface of a refrigerator; and a tilting unit fixed to the display and the mounting part and allowing the display to be tilted. A direction of a screen of a display unit can be controlled, and thus, restrictions of a viewing angle of the display can be overcome.
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| Jewelry design for locket and method for making same | 20070295028 | 20071227 |
| A method for producing a pivotal frame assembly for a jewelry locket is provided. The method comprises the steps of stamping out a first frame element from a sheet of metal, including forming the first frame element with an extending lip, and then also stamping out a second frame element from a sheet of metal. Then, a pin is positioned along the lip, and the lip is wrapped about the pin in order to form a tubular element that is rotatable about the pin. Finally, the pin itself is attached to the second frame element, so that the first frame element is pivotally connected to the second frame element.
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| Plasma torch for overcladding an optical fiber preform | 20070295033 | 20071227 |
| Disclosed is a plasma torch for overcladding a primary preform of an optical fiber. The plasma torch includes a confinement tube for confining an induced plasma and a torch base. The torch base has a ceramic surface internal to the confinement tube. The plasma torch has extended life even at high input powers.
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| Ram retraction selection | 20070295053 | 20071227 |
| A compression tool including a ram; a drive system, a battery and a user selectable retraction control. The drive system is connected to the ram to extend the ram and allow retraction of the ram. The battery is connected to the drive system to at least partially power the drive system. The user selectable retraction control is connected to the drive system. The user selectable retraction control includes a plurality of ram retraction settings which are adapted to be selected by a user to at least partially control respective different retraction stopping locations of the ram.
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| Tire parameter monitoring system with inductive power source | 20070295070 | 20071227 |
| A battery-less tire parameter sensor system for monitoring a vehicle tire parameter such as pressure and temperature. A sensor assembly has a power system, a processor/transmitter, a sensor, and a power coil mounted on a substrate. This assembly is mounted on or in the side wall or tread wall of a tire. A magnet is mounted on the vehicle in proximity to the path of the power coil during tire rotation. The moving power coil passes through the magnetic field and generates operating voltage for the sensor assembly components. The power system includes a voltage multiplier, a voltage regulator, and a storage capacitor. Two or more sensor assemblies can be mounted on the same tire to monitor different parameters.
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| Air flow rate measuring device | 20070295080 | 20071227 |
| An air flow rate measuring device is provided in which a pressure loss across a grid therein due to the load which is generated when a hose band is tightened is reduced and deterioration of its measurement accuracy due to the grid deformation is prevented. The grid is configured to have a grid portion which absorbs deformation at the outer periphery thereof, and another grid portion which does not absorb deformation at the inner periphery thereof. In order to make the grid portions independent of each other, the grid is provided with a frame, and the mesh grid inside of the frame which maintains a rectifying effect, prevents the deterioration of the measurement accuracy, and does not absorb deformation, and the grid outside of the frame... |
| Method and device for fluid flow parameters determination | 20070295081 | 20071227 |
| A method and device for a liquid media parameters determination, wherein an extended heater oriented along the fluid flow is installed in the fluid flow. Fluid flow temperature is measured. The heater is heated up and the temperatures at the interfaces “heater front surface−flow zone” and “heater rear surface−flow zone” are measured; for the both interfaces, measured values are used for calculating temperature difference between the said heater and the flow, while the water-to-oil relationship is determined through calculations by using either mathematical or graphic relationships. The device for determining the parameters of fluid flow comprising a heater, characterized in that the heater has an extended shape and is oriented along the fluid flow direction, with two thermal sensors located at the opposite ends of the... |
| Ceramic oscillation flow meter having cofired piezoresistive sensors | 20070295103 | 20071227 |
| An apparatus is provided for measuring the amount of fluid (21) flowing in a channel (18, 20). The apparatus comprises a fluidic oscillation flow meter (10) including a housing (14) defining an inlet (16) for receiving the fluid (21), and first and second diversion channels (18, 20) for alternately receiving the fluid (21) from the inlet (16). The housing (14) comprises a first nozzle (46) for receiving the fluid (21) from the first diversion channel (18) and deflecting the fluid (21) from the inlet (16) into the second diversion channel (20). A second nozzle (48) receives the fluid (21) from the second diversion channel (20) and alternately deflects the fluid (21) from the inlet (16) into the first diversion channel (18). A first layer of material... |
| Assembly and method for accelerated weathering with an automated programmable cycle | 20070295115 | 20071227 |
| An apparatus and method for outdoor accelerated weathering of a test specimen disposed on an accelerated weathering test apparatus. A controller actuates a tracking servo-motor so the test specimen may be periodically exposed to concentrated sunlight and removed therefrom during a test period. A radiant exposure logging assembly logs a light dose measured by a radiant exposure measuring device that impinges on the test specimen over the test period.
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| Lead screw actuator with torsional anti-backlash nut | 20070295128 | 20071227 |
| A linear actuator assembly, such as a rod or piston-type linear actuator, comprising a rotating lead screw with external threads; and a nut assembly with threads engageable with the external threads of the lead screw; and a guide tube having a hollow interior portion with at least one internal surface. The lead screw and nut assembly are located within the hollow interior portion of the lead screw, and the guide tube is configured to prevent the nut assembly from rotating with the lead screw. The nut assembly translates in a linear direction within the guide tube as the lead screw rotates. A portion of the nut assembly, such as a wedge, is radially biased against an internal surface of the guide tube. In one aspect, an... |
| Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories | 20060288480 | 20061228 |
| A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. A siderail through use of an adapter is configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails.
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| Support net for persons with fluid element, in particular water | 20060288488 | 20061228 |
| Various embodiments of both the mattress (6, 48, 53) and the support structure (8, 22, 36) are described.
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| Rail assembly for a telescoping ramp | 20060288501 | 20061228 |
| A rail assembly for a telescoping ramp including a slider rail that is taller than it is wide, having opposed ends, opposed faces, and opposed edges. First ramp attachment means protrude outwardly from a first of the opposed faces. There is a hollow channel rail with a first side wall that consists of spaced co-planar wall segments that form a gap making the channel rail generally C-shaped in cross-section, the channel rail has an interior surface that defines an interior channel adapted to accommodate the slider rail with at least one of the opposed edges of the slider rail serving as a bearing surface which slides along the interior surface and the first ramp attachment means protruding through the gap between the wall segments. A second... |
| Sootblower frame assembly | 20060288515 | 20061228 |
| A sootblower frame particularly adapted for long retracting-type sootblowers for cleaning of internal surfaces of large scale combustion devices. The frame, preferably formed from sheet metal stock, incorporates integrally formed surfaces and configuration features which provide for guiding and movement of the sootblower carriage assembly. The side panels of the frame further provide the surface for the mounting of the drive rack by which the carriage is advanced and retracted along the frame.
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| Walker wheel interface | 20060288525 | 20061228 |
| An improved wheel interface for walkers that includes a spring interface connection between the frame of the walker and the wheel assembly. The walker is able to better absorb shocks that occur when encountering an obstacle such as a curb, allowing the user to avoid the necessity of allowing the walker to fall or to risk falling himself.
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| Adjustable bumper for door | 20060288528 | 20061228 |
| A vehicle instrument panel includes a glove box opening defined by a door frame, and a door hinged to the door frame. A threaded aperture is formed in the door frame. A one-piece elastomeric bumper has a threaded shank that threads into the threaded aperture to mount the bumper. The bumper has an abutment face that engages the door to establish a closed position of the door. Rotation of the threaded bumper advances or withdraws the abutment face so that the closed position is adjusted. A detent acts between the door frame and the bumper to retain the bumper at a selected rotary position, with the detent being released when the threaded shank of the bumper is stretched axially. A grip is molded into the bumper... |
| Automated z-pin insertion technique using universal insertion parameters | 20060288553 | 20061228 |
| In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of inserting at least one Z-pin into a composite laminate for providing Z direction reinforcement thereto. The method comprises the initial step of positioning at least one Z-pin upon the composite laminate. Thereafter, an insertion force is applied to the Z-pin at a first level which is sufficient to commence an insertion process wherein the Z-pin is driven into the composite laminate at a first insertion speed. The insertion force applied to the Z-pin is continuously monitored, with the first insertion speed being reduced to a second insertion speed in response to a monitored increase in the insertion force from a first level to a second level.
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| Fluororesin thin film diaphragm pressure sensor and method of fabricating the same | 20060288573 | 20061228 |
| A method of manufacturing a highly corrosion-resistant diaphragm pressure sensor capable of obviating the effects of temperature drift that arises when a pressure-travel coefficient changes with temperature of a fluid whose pressure is sensed. The diaphragm pressure sensor includes a pressure sensing element (10, 20) having a pressure receiving part with a deposition electrode formed on each of the opposing faces of sapphire or alumina ceramic diaphragms which are arranged in opposing relation, and a welding portion (10A, 20A) on a part of each of the surfaces of the diaphragms; and a fluororesin base (41, 61) for securing the pressure sensing element at the welding portion of the pressure sensing element. The pressure sensing element is coated with a fluororesin thin film having a cross-linked structure,... |
| Web guiding element of a newspaper press | 20060288603 | 20061228 |
| A web guiding element of a newspaper press includes guide rolls mounted in a frame to form a pre-assembled unit which can be inserted into a paper shaft extending through a ceiling between a reel changer region below the ceiling and a printing unit region above the ceiling. The unit is fixed to the ceiling by holding apparatuses fastened to web guiding walls fixed to the ceiling adjacent to the paper shaft.
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| Slip hitch for a snow plow | 20060288616 | 20061228 |
| A slip hitch connection to a drive vehicle for a snow plow comprises an elongated flat planar member that can be hooked on to a connecting lug of the drive vehicle, the flat planar member being mounted on the snow plow frame for reciprocal movement in each of a pair of spaced apart coupling assemblies secured to the snow plow frame for connecting the snow plow to the drive vehicle. Each of the elongated flat planar members have an upper and lower elongated guide slot in which guide bolts that move up and down as the snow plow itself is moved up and down are received to enable the guide bolts and snow plow to which they are connected make limited reciprocal movement up and down... |
| Identification plate for pallet container, and method of attaching an identification plate to a pallet container | 20060288620 | 20061228 |
| An identification plate for a pallet container includes a plate body for placement upon a lattice frame of a pallet container. The plate body has an upper edge, which is bent rearwards at a first angle for attachment to an upper horizontal rod of the lattice frame, a lower edge, which is bent rearwards at the first angle for attachment to a lower horizontal rod of the lattice frame, and opposite lateral edges extending between the upper and lower edges and bent rearwards at a second angle which is greater than the first angle. Each of the lateral edges ends at its rear in a rolled edge and is formed with terminal recesses for receiving the upper and lower horizontal rods. The rolled edge is hereby... |
| Universal attachment assembly for clamping and bracing covers over openings | 20060288646 | 20061228 |
| A universal attachment assembly system and method comprising a pair of clamping levers, a tension delivery member, and a tension adjustment member, wherein the tensile pulling force delivered to each clamping lever is directionally changed, via the fulcrum, into a compressive force, thereby facilitating secure placement and seating of the universal attachment assembly in a selected position relative for a plurality of uses, including but not limited to securing a planar covering over an opening and bracing a framed structure expanse.
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| Window and/or door frame having conduit | 20060288653 | 20061228 |
| Embodiments of the present invention provide conduits within a window and/or door frame to provide access, for example, for electrical purposes, and/or other purposes, during installation, and in some embodiments, post installation.
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| Exterior casing structure for an opening in a log wall | 20060288656 | 20061228 |
| A casing structure for an opening in a log wall includes a plurality of logs extending horizontally in an axial direction and stacked vertically to form a wall having opposing interior and exterior faces, at least selected vertically adjacent ones of the logs each having an end face at one end thereof, the end faces being generally vertically aligned with each other and defining a side surface of an opening in the wall, the opening having a height extending vertically along the adjacent end faces. A framing member extends vertically along at least a portion of the height of the opening, and a casing member generally abuts the exterior surface of the wall and extends vertically alongside the side surface of the opening, the casing member... |
| Filter sealing system | 20060288674 | 20061228 |
| An axial flow filter element including alternately arranged flat and folded filter media layers forming axial channels having an open cross-section, one end of each channel of a first group being sealed and the remaining channels being sealed at the other end so that fluid flowing through the element from an inflow face at one axial end must pass from a channel of the first group through the filter media to a channel of the second group to exit from a discharge face at the other axial end; a channel of the second group adjoining each side of each channel of the first group spaced from the edge of the filter element so fluid can flow through the entire lateral area of the first group of... |
| Exhaust gas purifying apparatus and method of regenerating the same | 20060288678 | 20061228 |
| An exhaust gas purifying apparatus is provided which includes a honeycomb structure used as a filter to capture particulates in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine such as diesel engine and as a carrier of a catalyst to convert the exhaust gas. The honeycomb structure is formed from a composite material comprising ceramic particles and crystalline silicon. The particulates captured by the honeycomb structure are removed by combustion at a temperature of approximately 250 to 800° C., thereby, even if a relatively low temperature is distributed or a heat cycle has been repeated from a long term, thermal stress is prevented from being stored, cracking is prevented and thermal shock resistance is thus improved.
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| Fence mower | 20060288679 | 20061228 |
| A fence mower comprising a base frame connected to an agricultural tractor, a swing away cutting and dirt removal arm mounted by a pivot pin to the base frame to produce a mower assembly which is free floating by being connected to the agricultural tractor using a 3-point hitching system. Power to the invention is supplied by the tractor's power take off by way of a power take off shaft connected to a right angle gear box mounted on the swing away cutting arm. Through a pulley system, power is delivered to a spindle with a cutting and dirt removal blade attached on the bottom side. The swing away cutting and dirt removal arm is designed to extend beyond the side of the tractor, thus allowing... |
| Modular power source for walk-behind mower | 20060288680 | 20061228 |
| A walk-behind mower includes a frame, and a cutting unit connected to the frame and at least one cutting element. Interchangeable power unit support assemblies are each adapted to support either a reciprocating engine or a battery unit. One of the power unit support assemblies is releasably connected to the frame. An electric motor is provided to displace the cutting element. An output voltage generated by either the reciprocating engine or the battery unit mounted on the power unit support assembly energizes the electric motor.
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| Vertical pivoting arm apparatus for offset towing | 20060288681 | 20061228 |
| An offset hitch apparatus includes a primary arm pivotally attached at an inner end thereof to the tractor about a primary axis aligned with the-tractor. A secondary arm is pivotally attached at an inner end thereof to an outer end of the primary arm about a secondary axis parallel to the primary axis. The primary arm pivots in a first plane located between a second plane in which the secondary arm pivots and the tractor. An implement attachment frame with wheels is pivotally attached to an outer end of the secondary arm about an implement pivot axis oriented parallel to the primary pivot axis. The primary arm pivots about the primary axis to move the implement attachment frame in or out. A driveline includes a drive... |
| Lawn striper | 20060288683 | 20061228 |
| A roller assembly for attachment to a lawnmower. The roller assembly generally includes a tow arm having first and second links. The first link is configured to be supported at least indirectly on the lawnmower frame. The second link is connected to a shaft mounted with one or more rollers. A spring is disposed between the first and second links and configured to bias the second link downwardly relative to the first link, thereby biasing the rollers against a ground surface. The roller assembly further includes a quick connect assembly for rapid attachment and detachment of the roller assembly to the lawnmower. The roller assembly yet further includes a latch assembly configured to hold the second link and shaft of rollers in a raised position relative... |
| Haymaking machine and a machine | 20060288684 | 20061228 |
| A haymaking machine comprising a frame and a rotatable processing member for crop processing. The processing member is connected with the frame and supported from the ground via a supporting device, which comprises at least one balance arm that is mounted on a substantially horizontal pivot axis and is provided with a wheel at each of its ends. During the crop processing, the wheels bear on the ground, the supporting device further being provided with an element for moving, for transport of the haymaking machine, the balance arm about its pivot axis to an oblique position in which the wheel at one of the ends of the balance arm is located at some distance from the ground. The balance arm comprises two balance arm portions that... |
| Exhaust gas purifying apparatus for internal combustion engine | 20060288693 | 20061228 |
| An exhaust gas purifying apparatus for an internal combustion engine, including a filter provided in an exhaust system of the engine for trapping particulates in exhaust gases, and a pressure difference sensor for detecting a pressure difference between an upstream side pressure of the filter and a downstream side pressure of the filter. A non-frozen state of the pressure difference sensor is determined based on at least one of a first parameter relevant to an exhaust gas temperature of the engine and a second parameter relevant to an atmospheric temperature. An abnormality of the filter is determined based on a result of the non-frozen state determination.
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| Axle driving apparatus | 20060288697 | 20061228 |
| An axle driving apparatus for being mounted on the body frame of a vehicle and for independently rotating drive wheel members. The axle driving apparatus includes a first axle driving unit (18L) having a housing (40) and a single axle (20L), the single axle (20L) defining a proximal end portion rotatably mounted in the housing (40) and a distal end portion extending outwardly from a first side of the housing (40). An enlarged region is defined by the housing (40), with the enlarged region extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the single axle (20L). A hydraulic stepless speed change assembly (22) is disposed within the enlarged region. The speed change assembly (22) includes a hydraulic pump (52) having an input shaft (21) projecting from... |
| Charge air cooler designed for tier 2 locomotive diesel engine | 20060288700 | 20061228 |
| A charge air cooler is composed of a framed heat exchange core which is sealably attached in a selectively removable manner with any suitably shaped inlet and outlet ducts, and is, at the other sides thereof provided with cover panels which collectively necessitate that all of the hot charge air coming from the turbocharger pass entirely through the heat exchange core. In this regard, the heat exchange core is provided with a pair of opposingly disposed mounting frames, each of which being connected sealably to a commensurately sized and configured mounting flange of an inlet duct or an outlet duct.
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| System and method for operating a turbocharged engine | 20060288702 | 20061228 |
| A method of operating a turbocharged system includes controlling speed of a turbocharger and substantially eliminating choke of a compressor coupled to a turbine by adjusting exhaust flow through a turbine wastegate, or by adjusting airflow through a compressor recirculation valve, or by adjusting a combination thereof in response to variance in parameters including compressor inlet temperature, compressor inlet pressure, and turbocharger speed.
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| Method for the cryogenic cooling of powders using an early control strategy | 20060288712 | 20061228 |
| A method for cooling a powder, in a tunnel provided with a vibrating support, and with at least two independently controllable cryogenic liquid inflows into the tunnel, and comprising the following steps: the thermal mass of powder entering the equipment is determined; the arrival of powder at the tunnel inlet is detected; the thermal mass measurement previously obtained is synchronized with the detection of the arrival of the powder at the tunnel inlet, according to a known or predefined response time of the means for controlling the said cryogenic liquid inflows into the tunnel; this synchronization data is transmitted to a data acquisition and processing unit, which is able to retroact, if necessary, on the basis of this data, on all or part of the parameters... |
| Folding brake | 20060288753 | 20061228 |
| A folding brake includes a frame having a pair of vertically disposed and spaced side members and a lower clamp member rigidly attached to each side member and disposed in a horizontal plane. An upper clamp member is pivotally positioned in relationship to the lower clamp member for selectively clamping a workpiece positioned thereon. A first drive member generates a clamping force and selectively moves the upper clamp member. A pivotally mounted bend rail is engageable with a portion of such workpiece protruding beyond a front edge of the lower clamp member. A second drive member generates a bending force and selectively pivots the bend rail in a first direction to apply the bending force to such workpiece and in a second direction to disengage the... |
| Method to test a dynamic torque-generating device and a device to determine the dynamic behavior of a driving shaft | 20060288764 | 20061228 |
| The course of torque transmitted though the driving shaft (3) between the torque generating device (1) to be tested and the driving or loading mechanism (2) is determined during an identification phase in the completely constructed test bench with the use of a rotating driving or loading mechanism (2) at pseudo-stochastic rotational speeds. Determined are thereby the parameters describing in a real and current manner the dynamic behavior of the driving shaft (3) whereby said parameters are used as an influence in further testing.
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| Filling level sensor | 20060288778 | 20061228 |
| The invention relates to a filling level sensor for a fuel tank 2, comprising a ceramic mounting plate 5 with a resistance network 6 arranged thereon and a contact structure 8 for the detection of an electrical filling level signal, and a cover 9 connected to the mounting plate 5, the cover 9 and the mounting plate 5 forming a housing 10. The cover 9 has at least one bead 11.
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| Method and apparatus for measuring grammage | 20060288782 | 20061228 |
| A grammage measuring apparatus includes a dielectric resonator which is arranged only at one surface side of a sample; a shielding container with which the dielectric resonator is substantially covered except for a sample measuring surface; a microwave excitation device which causes the dielectric resonator to generate an electric field vector; a detection device which detects transmission energy or reflection energy by the dielectric resonator; a storage device in which a calibration curve indicating a resonance frequency shift amount for a grammage is stored; and a data processing device which calculates the grammage of a measuring sample from the calibration curve and measurement result of the resonance frequency shift amount of the measuring sample.
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