Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090171908 | Natural language minimally explicit grammar pattern - The invention utilizes a known syntax and concept model to enable a user to make a reliable and accurate database query with words that more closely resemble the user's natural language and less like a structured database query. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72( | 07-02-2009 |
20090171912 | Disambiguation of a structured database natural language query - The invention compares a user-generated inquiry to a known data source in order to present a user with a choice of valid natural language inquiries. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-02-2009 |
20090171923 | Domain-specific concept model for associating structured data that enables a natural language query - The invention defines a domain specific concept model that is flexible, intuitive, and which easily integrates into disparate, but similarly architected, domain-specific databases. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 07-02-2009 |
20090171924 | Auto-complete search menu - The invention builds a natural-language query by associating a auto-complete menu system with a domain-specific concept model, generating a command displayed in a list of proper commands, in a auto-complete fashion to the user (the list of proper commands comprising all elements of a set of proper commands), detecting a command choice of the user, and displaying the command choice in the entry area upon determining that the command choice is a proper command, and generating a target concept in a similar manner. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 07-02-2009 |
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20130026782 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS - An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes folding panels that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration. | 01-31-2013 |
20130038086 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS - An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus is provided for use with vehicles having surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus including an exterior cover supported by moveable frames which in turn are supported by sets of supporting linkages. The moveable frames extend rearward and together with the exterior cover form a drag reducing shape for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration. | 02-14-2013 |
20130057019 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS - A drag reducing apparatus is provided for use with vehicles having surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes an exterior cover that forms a drag reducing shape when the apparatus is fully extended. The apparatus can be retracted to a space saving configuration. A scissors linkage extends and retracts the apparatus. The scissors linkage can be motorized, and the motor can extend the scissors linkage by turning in a first direction and can retract the apparatus by turning in a second direction. The scissors linkage can hold the exterior cover taut when the apparatus is fully extended. The scissors linkage can support the exterior cover at intermediate locations when the apparatus is not fully extended. The apparatus can include support linkages and intermediate moveable members that support the exterior cover and define the drag reducing shape. | 03-07-2013 |
20140077526 | AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS - An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes folding panels that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration. | 03-20-2014 |
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