40th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 64 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080242149 | Receptacle, plug, and connector apparatus - A receptacle is provided that transmits another signal separate from a USB module compatible signal, without the occurrence of a fault, when a USB connection is made. This receptacle ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242150 | Fuse and power circuit breaker including the same - A power circuit breaker having a simple structure with a small number of components is provided. The power circuit breaker includes: a circuit receiver which receives a pair of circuit terminals connected to an end of an opened power circuit; and a plug body having a fuse to be mounted on the circuit receiver to close the power circuit. In the fuse, a pair of terminals extending from a housing, which receives a fuse element of the fuse, is bent approximately at right angles at the middle of the terminal. The bent part is provided with a notch. A cross section of the terminal exposed within the notch is pressed by a jig, which fits with the notch, so that the fuse is press-fit into the plug body. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242151 | FEMALE CONNECTOR TERMINAL FOR ELECTRIC POWER CONNECTOR - A female connector terminal includes a connector terminal body, which has a positioning portion on the middle for positioning in an electrically insulative member, a bonding portion at the rear side for bonding to a circuit board, and a tubular contact portion at the front side that has a receiving contact hole for receiving a rod-like metal contact of a male connector terminal, an annular groove extending around the periphery, and a longitudinal split, and a clamping shell clamped on the periphery of the tubular contact portion within the annular groove to enhance contact connection between the tubular contact portion and the inserted male connector terminal and having a locating portion fastened to the longitudinal slit to prohibit rotation of the clamping shell relative to the tubular contact portion. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242152 | PCI EXPRESS INTERFACE CARD - A PCI Express interface card includes at least two different sized PCI Express connecting interfaces ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242153 | Base connector, socket connector and complex type connector - A base connector includes an insulating base housing and a plurality of base contacts retained by the base housing. An anterior wall of the base housing includes a central convex portion which is formed at the center portion in a left-and-right direction of the anterior face of the anterior wall and projects forward, and a pair of concave portions formed on both sides sandwiching the central convex portion therebetween. At least a part of the upper face on the anterior wall including the upper face of the central convex portion is formed as a flat face. The upper face of the anterior wall is provided with a wide portion including the upper face of the central convex portion and being relatively wide in the front-and-rear direction, and a pair of narrow portions relatively narrow in the front-and-rear direction corresponding in position to the pair of concave portions. The wide portion is provided with a flat adsorbed face, which can be adsorbed by an adsorption member. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242154 | Powered, Mobile Electronics Mount - A powered, mobile electronics mount system has a male plug, a support arm, a connector housing, and an interconnecting wire. The male plug includes an electrical connector, wherein the plug is adapted to be inserted into an automobile electrical socket. The support arm is connected on one end to the male plug and on its opposite end to the connector housing, the connector housing having a transformer and a universal electrical connector socket, and the connector housing further including a mount for an electronics product. The interconnecting wire is in electrical connection with the automobile electrical socket through the plug and the universal electrical connector in the connector housing. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242155 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING INSULATIVE HOUSING AND FLEXIBLE BUS - An electrical connector includes an insulative housing receiving a plurality of terminals therein, an upper cover mounted on the insulative housing, a flexible bus, and a casing shielding the upper cover and fixed to the insulative housing. The insulative housing has a mating portion for mating with a mating connector. The flexible bus has a plurality of contacts on an end thereof. The upper cover presses against the flexible bus in assembly, forcing the contacts to contact the terminals. The casing biases against the upper cover, forcing the contacts of the flexible bus to contact the terminals reliably. The flexible bus of the electrical connector does not contact a mating connector directly, thereby lengthening the life of the flexible bus even after repeated plugging. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242156 | Electrical connector with improved crosstalk compensation - An electrical connector with improved crosstalk compensation is disclosed. By including at least one coupling with a different frequency dependency than other couplings in the connector, crosstalk compensation performance is improved over a greater frequency range. The different frequency dependency may, for example, be used to compensate for phase shifts caused by distances between compensation circuitry and the plug/jack interface. Embodiments for decreasing these distances are also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242157 | NON-CONDUCTIVE COATING FOR LIGHTING DEVICES - A device and method are disclosed that facilitate removal of an electric lamp, such as a light bulb, from a socket. A thin layer of electrically non-conductive material is applied to the contact surface of the lamp and/or the socket prior to the lamp being inserted into the socket. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242158 | CONNECTOR - A connector (A) has an auxiliary housing ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242159 | BATTERY TERMINAL FOR A VEHICLE - A battery cable terminal fitting is provided for a battery having a terminal post. The battery cable terminal fitting comprises an attachment flange and a conductor attachment portion extending from the attachment flange. The attachment flange has an interface area extending between the attachment flange and the terminal post when the battery cable terminal fitting is coupled to the battery. The interface area has a battery contact area that increases as a nut used to fasten the attachment flange to the terminal post is tighten. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242160 | Insert Designed to Mounted in an Element, for Fixing and Electrically Contacting an Electrically Connecting Socket - The invention concerns an insert designed to be mounted in a calibrated hole ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242161 | Electrical connector assembly - An electrical connector assembly has a fixed connector, a middle connector, and a plug connector. The fixed connector is attached to a circuit member of an electrical device. The middle connector is connected and pulled out to and from the fixed connector in a direction same as that of the plug connector being connected and pulled out to and from the middle connector. Each of the fixed connector, the middle connector, and the plug connector is provided with engagement portions at both end portions thereof in a direction parallel to a straight line extending in a different direction from an insertion and pull-out direction. With the engagement portions, it is possible to prevent the fixed connector from coming off from the middle connector when the plug connector is pulled out. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242162 | Scuba tank air powered, steady pulling, diver propulsion device uses dual compound pistons attached to dual water thrusters at efficiency where breathing air is supplied to diver without curtailing normal dive time - Scuba tank compressed air can now power a dual piston compound motor driving dual water thrusters of a steady pulling underwater propulsion vehicle. Motor exhaust provides diver breathing air through a demand regulator. Motor efficiency allows continual, powerful diver thrust without curtailing normal tank dive time. Lightweight vehicle can be strapped to the scuba tank for “hands free” operation or “diver held” for driving through the water. Diver controls off/on/variable speed with a simple throttle control. Propeller or battery is not required. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242163 | Articulated oar system - An oar system is provided that keeps the blade of the oar at approximately 90 degrees to the centerline or keel of a boat throughout the normal power producing stroke. This reduces the lost effort that is expended when operating oars whose blades are fixed to the oar shaft. A series of cables and pivotal attachment points holds the oar blade at the approximate 90-degree angle to the boat keel. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242164 | Marine engine exhaust system - A marine engine exhaust system is provided. One exemplary embodiment of the system includes first and second manifolds. A first gas is transferred through a first conduit from the first manifold and is isolated from cooling water through at least a portion of the first conduit. A second conduit is in fluid communication with the second manifold and allows a second gas to be transferred through that is isolated from cooling water through a portion of its length. The first and second conduits are in fluid communication with a third conduit in which the first and second gases merge. Cooling water is merged with either the first or second gas, or both, in the first and second conduits before the first gas and second gas merge in the third conduit. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242165 | PROCESS, VESSEL AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN FLOATING VESSELS USING FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND RELEASABLE MOORING SYSTEM - A system is provided for transferring fluids such as liquefied natural gas between a floating transport vessel and a floating storage vessel utilizing a transfer vessel to deploy, operate and return a fluid conduit to the storage vessel. The fluid is transferred through at least one submerged-subsea catenary flexible conduit, at least one floating flexible conduit, or any combination thereof. A transfer vessel, including a releasable mooring system, is provided for deploying the conduit from the storage vessel to the transport vessel, mooring with a transport vessel, maintaining a unified connection during fluid transfer, releasing the mooring once fluid transfer is completed, returning to and parking on the storage vessel, and storing the conduit between fluid transfers. The transfer vessel and releasable mooring system allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242166 | Disconnectable Buoyant Turret Mooring System - A mooring system includes a vessel with a lower-side cavity, a turret extending from deck level to the cavity, and a coupling mechanism releasably attaching a mooring buoy to the cavity, at least one buoy-supported riser. The riser end has a coupling member, the riser being slidable via a buoy opening, a riser connector member being attached to a movable transport member upwardly displaceable by a drive element, for: when the buoy and vessel are coupled, attaching the riser connector member to the transport member transporting the transport member upward while sliding the riser through the buoy and attaching the coupling member to a vessel transfer duct, and for lowering the riser while sliding the riser through the buoy until the connector member is supported by the buoy, prior to coupling member release, and release of the riser connector member from the transport member, followed by buoy lowering. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242167 | AQUATIC PROPULSION DEVICE FOR SWIMMERS - An aquatic propulsion device for holding a hand or foot in a desired position, the device comprising a curvilinear support surface and a linking element arranged across the hand or foot joint at a desired angle to secure the joint in the desired position. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242168 | Webbed finger sheaths for swimming aid - An improved “webbed finger sheaths for swimming aid” comprises the unitary integral body of truncated tubular structure and the web membrane, which being disposed between the longitudinal central lines on the lateral sides of the adjacent truncated tubular structures such that having same structure on both of the palmar side and back side for suitability of left-hand and right-hand, wherein, both ends of said truncated tubular structure are open not only to enable the fingers smoothly wearing through inside but also to let the fingertips protruding expose out for having the dexterity and maneuverability of the fingers during practical operation; And, said web membrane has at least one groove configured for sufficient flexibility; Moreover, at least one raised blade is configured on said web membrane, which being disposed between the adjacent truncated tubular structures, to increase the paddling effect. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242169 | SLIDER WITH RESISTANCE TO EROSION AND WEAR - A slider resists erosion due to moisture, dirt and ultraviolet of sunlight and protects a pattern or the bonded surface from wear and tear. The slider contains a foam core, a top layer, a pattern, and a bottom layer. The foam core has a top surface, a bottom surface and edge surfaces. The top layer is a composite layer heat laminated to the top surface and edge surfaces of the foam core. The pattern is formed within the top layer and visible from outside of the top layer. The bottom layer is heat laminated to the bottom surface of the foam core. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242170 | Flotation device - A flotation device including an elongated body portion with a substantially rectangular shape capable of fitting around a user's midsection. This elongated body portion is made of buoyant material and has an exterior shell made of substantially semi-elastic material. The semi-elastic material can be extended to form a tighter fit around the user's midsection. The flotation device of the present invention also includes at least two adjustable side straps attached to the elongated body portion. Each adjustable strap extends in a longitudinal direction and along the major dimension of the elongated body portion. These adjustable side straps can be adjusted for a tighter or looser fit around the midsection. The flotation device also features a two-part adjustable bottom strap having a first end attached to a front section of the elongated body portion, and having a second end attached to a back section of the elongated body portion. The first end and the second end can then be fastened through the user's legs to engage corresponding male and female buckles. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242171 | Production of nanofibers by melt spinning - A process and apparatus for forming nanofibers from a spinning melt utilizing a high speed rotating distribution disc. The fibers can be collected into a uniform web for selective barrier end uses. Fibers with an average fiber diameter of less that 1,000 nm can be produced. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242172 | Adhesion-activated polyester monofilaments, elastomeric composites and use thereof - Described are polyester monofilaments having a surficially applied glycidyloxyalkylenetrialkoxysilane-containing finish. They are notable for particularly good adhesion in elastomers. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242173 | UV light- and moisture-resistant textile barrier - A barrier for protecting contents such as insulation materials or ballistic materials that can be used with body armor or other protective gear. The protective panel comprises a barrier of ultraviolet light- and moisture-resistant fabric ultrasonically welded at its edges and a protective material encased therein. The ultrasonic weld is also ultraviolet light- and moisture-resistant. In the preferred embodiment, the molecular bonds created by the ultrasonic energy are such that a first set of bonds is oriented to a second set of bonds at 90 degrees and both sets of bonds are oriented to the fabric edge at 45 degrees. Optionally, the protective panel can include one or more attachment affixed to the exterior of the barrier using heat. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242174 | WASH RESISTANT SYNTHETIC POLYMER COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - A synthetic polymer composition comprising a blend of a synthetic thermoplastic polymer and a polymer containing a polyether chain as a constituent, wherein the article manufactured from the blend contains an active compound is disclosed. Yarns may be formed from the synthetic polymer blend and then knitted or woven into articles, such as net or fabric. The articles may be treated with active compounds such as a perfume, fabric softener, sunscreen agent, antibacterial agent, pesticide, insecticide and such other compounds that provide functionality on the article. The treated articles of the invention retain more than an effective amount of active compounds even after numerous washings. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242175 | Durable and fire resistant nonwoven composite fabric based military combat uniform garment - The present invention is directed to the design and manufacturing of a field durable, repeatedly launderable and permanently fire resistant, comfortable and economical FR nonwoven composite fabric based garment, which meets the stringent requirements of military combat uniform clothing. The nonwoven based garment is designed to replace the traditional woven textile fabric used in the military today. The novel garment of the current invention is constructed using a unique spunlaced or hydroentangled FR nonwoven composite fabric that exhibits mechanical, physical, durability and comfort characteristics similar to or better than that of the current woven military uniform fabric. In particular, the present invention contemplates the nonwoven composite fabric used to make the garment is prepared by combining at least two separate nonwoven webs forming the inside and outside layers of the garment. An optional rip-stop element such as a loosely knitted fabric may be sandwiched between the two nonwoven webs to improve the dimensional stability of the entire garment. Hydroentangling process combines the individual nonwoven webs to form a coherent base nonwoven composite fabric before dyeing and printing which is then made fire resistant by application of a phosphate ester chemical in an ammonia-cure process to form the FR nonwoven composite fabric of the garment. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242176 | Fabric with improved heat resistance and methods of making same - Fabric impregnated with polysiloxane. The fabric may be leather, synthetic leather or suede. Alternatively the fabric may be made from aramid or oxidized polyacrylic/nitride fibers. One method of making this fabric is to mix liquid silicone rubber; impregnate the fabric with the liquid chemical; and heat the fabric at 120-200° C. for 10-150 seconds. Another method of making the fabric is to mix liquid silicone rubber or a mixture of liquid silicone rubber and catalyzed polyurethane with fibers and heat the mixture at 120-200° C. for 10-150 seconds. Fibers may be polyester microfibers, nylon microfibers, suede, aramid, oxidized polyacrylic/nitride, and mixtures of these fibers. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242177 | Decorative fabric and method for making a decorative fabric - A decorative fabric has at least one layer and forms two surfaces. The at least one layer is woven with at least two materials. The at least one layer is corroded by at least one chemical agent to make a smooth emboss pattern. The decorative fabric provides an aesthetic appearance and is soft and smooth. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242178 | Flexible Ceramic Fibers and a Process For Making Same - The present invention is generally directed to ceramic fibers, which when employed in sheets to provide flexibility and to methods for making same. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to ceramic fibers that are heat and chemical resistant, and to a method for making same. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to ceramic nanofibers and ceramic nanofiber sheets, and to a method for making same. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to electrospun ceramic nanofibers and nanofiber sheets, products that include such fibers, and to methods of making same. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242179 | Tube run-in - Heavier noble gases such as xenon and argon can reduce the run-in period for vacuum tubes and in particular flame detector tubes. The tubes can be filled with a run-in gas and then run-in. The run-in gas can then be exchanged for an end gas, such as neon, and the tube sealed. A final conditioning step of running in the tube with the end gas can further smooth the tube's anode and cathode to thereby improve performance and operating life. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242180 | JOINTING METHOD FOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF FILED EMISSION DISPLAY ELEMENT - A jointing method for the support structure of a FED component is provided for fixing the relative position between the support structure and the electrode plates; first of all, a bearing plate is provided, on which a plurality of grooves spaced in parallel are, in advance, arranged for placing support structures thereon; furthermore, there is a metal jointing layer arranged respectively on the substrates of cathode and anode for aligning and positioning the substrates with respect to the bearing plate having a plurality of support structures, then the plural support structures are pressed together with the metal jointing layer; finally, both the jointed substrates and the bearing plates are simultaneously sent into a vacuum furnace for processing a high temperature sinter procedure, whereby the support structures and the substrates are formed into an eutectic structure through the metal jointing layers; therefore, the relative position between the support structures and substrates is fixed. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242181 | DISPLAY DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DISPLAY DEVICE PRODUCED THEREBY - A display device manufacturing method comprising: forming pixels | 2008-10-02 |
20080242182 | Method of forming electrode of plasma display panel - A method of forming electrodes of a plasma display panel comprises forming a first metal layer on a substrate, forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer using an offset printing method, forming first electrodes by baking the second metal layer, and forming second electrodes by etching the first metal layer using the first electrodes as masks. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242183 | Pattern forming method using printing device and method of manufacturing liquid crystal display device using the same - A pattern forming method using printing device and method of manufacturing LCD device using the same is disclosed, which uses a cleaning dry film to remove a pattern material from a printing plate, the printing device comprising a printing roller coated with a pattern material; a printing plate including embossing and depressed patterns for patterning the pattern material of the printing roller; a substrate to which the pattern material on the embossing patterns of the printing roller is transcribed; and a cleaning unit, for removing the pattern material from the printing plate, provided with a film-supplying roller, a cleaning roller and a film-collecting roller combined with one another by one cleaning dry film. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242184 | Device for Collecting and Playing with Circular and Spherical Objects with Launching Ramps Thereon - Disclosed is a device for collecting and/or playing with circular and spherical objects. The device comprises: a base comprising an open top portion and a closed bottom portion; an open top main body comprising a rim portion, and a circular portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the rim portion to an aperture concentric with the rim portion and coupling with the open top portion of the base; a flange extending horizontally and outwardly about the rim portion; and at least one launching ramp mounted on the flange. Due to the mounting of the launching ramps on the flange the device is capable of accommodating the launching ramps outside the rim portion, that is, outside the outer circumference of the circular portion. Such an accommodation of the launching ramps provides the entire surface of the circular portion as a rolling surface for the circular and spherical objects. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242185 | Flicker-Type Flying Toy Device - A flying toy ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242186 | TOY AIRCRAFT WITH MODULAR POWER SYSTEMS AND WHEELS - Toy aircraft may include an airframe, a modular power system, first and second wheel supports, and first and second wheels. The modular power system may be configured for selective use with and selective removal from the airframe. The power system may include a propulsion unit operable to propel the toy aircraft and a power unit, which may include an energy source configured to supply energy to the propulsion unit. The airframe may include a fuselage, a propulsion unit mount, which may be disposed on the airframe and configured to removably retain the propulsion unit, and a power unit mount, which may be disposed on the fuselage and configured to removably retain the power unit. The first and second wheel supports may extend from the power unit mount toward respective first and second wheel mounts to which the first and second wheels may be rotatably mounted. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242187 | Stimulating and comforting security item for children - A child's body of fabric article wherein at least one triangular shaped attachment is securely sewn into a seam along at least one edge. In other embodiments the body of fabric article may optionally include a pocket or a developmental closing mechanism. The pocket allows a child to safely insert a finger into the attachment and is further directed to the resulting method of sensory stimulation for a child. The optional closing mechanism further serves as a method for developing fine motor skills in children, ages two and up. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242188 | Inflatable Construction Set - An inflatable construction set comprising a plurality of inflatable modular blocks in various shapes and sizes for easy construction of various structures is provided. Each inflatable modular block has substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and an attachment means on each of the top and bottom surfaces so that a plurality of inflatable modular blocks are capable of being stably stacked in any orientation. Preferably, each inflatable modular block has at least one interior rib inside the modular block to reinforce the structure of the substantially planar top and bottom surfaces of the modular block. An inflatable construction set in accordance with the present invention may further include various accessory modules such as inflatable doors, windows, turrets, roof system, and other construction components. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242189 | Intelligent toy for children - An intelligent toy for children includes a body and a pattern element. The body has a base, a stud, two rotating elements and two magnets. The base has an upper surface, a front section, a rear section, a front end face, a rear end face and a positioning channel. The positioning channel is defined longitudinally in the upper surface and has a bottom and a width. The stud is mounted on the bottom of the positioning channel. The rotating members are mounted rotatably on the front and rear sections of the base. The magnets are mounted respectively on the front and rear end faces of the base. The pattern element is mounted detachably on the base and has a positioning hole defined in the bottom surface of the pattern element and engaging the stud on the base. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242190 | Novelty LED-projection message balloon - Described herein is a novelty led-projection message balloon for allowing a delightful and novel method of communicating endearing messages and/or animation. The inventive device includes a circuit board, lens assembly, housing, and power source. The circuit board consists of LEDs, a microcontroller, interfacing circuitry, spring brushes, a position detector, and a motor. The power supply provides power to the housed circuit board mounted inside a balloon. The circuit board spins with light emitting elements that are projected via a lens assembly onto the balloon inner wall. The elements are rapidly turned on-off in a sequenced manner to give the illusion of a message or animation (through the persistence of vision) being projected onto the exterior of the balloon. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242191 | Plush character having spinning nose elements - A plush toy that has a spinning nose construction. The plush toy includes a plush character form made of a sewn body shell that is filled with soft stuffing. The sewn body shell terminates along open seam edges in a head section. The open seam edges define an opening. A motor is positioned in the head section of the plush character form. The motor is positioned so that the shaft protrudes out of the head section through the opening. To prevent the motor from moving, the open seam edges of the sewn body shell are fastened directly to the motor. A nose structure is provided that is coupled to the motor. The nose structure includes a proboscis and a plurality of elongated elements that radially extend from the proboscis. An array of lights can be attached to at least one of the elongated elements. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242192 | REMOTE CONTROL SNOWBOARD - A radio controlled snowboard system having a steerable snowboard and an erect figurine. The erect figurine is pivotally attachable to the steerable snowboard. The steerable snowboard includes a plurality of steering edges and a steering system configured to control the movement of the snowboard by relative weight transitions relative to one of the plurality of steering edges. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242193 | Toy Vehicle Booster and Track Set - A booster for accelerating toy vehicles. The booster includes a rotation source and first and second wheels operatively coupled to the rotation source. Each wheel includes a thin-walled member configured to engage toy vehicles passing between the wheels as the rotation source rotates the wheels in opposite directions. The thin walled member is characterized by an S-shape that allows the relative distance between the wheels to change, thereby accommodating differently sized vehicles. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242194 | FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODEL CAR - A miniature gasoline engine is installed at the rear section of the model car. A first transmission gear is connected to and driven by the axle of the miniature gasoline engine, which in turn engages a parallel, second transmission gear, which is mounted at an end of a first transmission axle. A first bevel gear is provided at the other end of the first transmission axle, which engages a perpendicular, second bevel gear. The second bevel gear is connected to a center differential located in the center of the model car which in turn drives a second transmission axle (i.e., the main transmission axle). The second transmission axle runs through the center differential and axially through the model car, and directly drives the two front wheels and the two rear wheels, respectively. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242195 | CMP SYSTEM HAVING AN EDDY CURRENT SENSOR OF REDUCED HEIGHT - By providing an eddy current sensor element in a polishing tool at a reduced height level in combination with a corresponding optical endpoint detection system, standard polishing pads may be used, thereby enhancing the lifetime of the polishing pad and increasing tool utilization. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242196 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING BY TAKING ZONE SPECIFIC SUBSTRATE DATA INTO ACCOUNT - A system for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is disclosed which includes a polishing apparatus for polishing a surface of a substrate and a sensor for determining zone-specific substrate data respectively related to at least two zones of the substrate. A controller is provided for generating, in response to the zone-specific substrate data, at least one set-point value, e.g., a set-point window of values for at least one operating parameter of the polishing apparatus in a subsequent CMP process. The set-point value/set-point window of values may be displayed on a display device or automatically taken into account by the controller for controlling subsequent CMP processes. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242197 | Wafer polish monitoring method and device - The present invention aims to provide a wafer polish monitoring method and device for detecting the end point of the polishing of a conductive film with high precision and accuracy by monitoring the variation of the film thickness of the conductive film without adverse influence of slurry or the like after the film thickness of the conductive film decreases to an extremely small film thickness defined by the skin depth. To achieve this objective, the present invention provides a wafer polish monitoring method by which a high-frequency transmission path is formed in a portion facing the conductive film on the surface of the wafer, the polishing removal state of the conductive film is evaluated based at least on the transmitted electromagnetic waves passing through the high-frequency transmission path or the reflected electromagnetic waves that are reflected without passing through the high-frequency transmission path, and the end point of the polishing removal and the point equivalent to the end point of the polishing removal are detected. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242198 | MULTI-STEP PLANARIZING AND POLISHING METHOD - A multi-step planarizing and polishing method includes performing a first and a second polishing steps, wherein one of the two polishing steps is performed using a silica abrasive based slurry, while the other one of the two polishing steps is performed using a CeO | 2008-10-02 |
20080242199 | POLISHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF RECONDITIONING POLISHING PAD - This polishing apparatus includes a head that holds a semiconductor wafer, a polishing pad that polishes a surface to be polished of the semiconductor wafer held by the head, and a dresser that reconditions the polishing pad by cutting the polishing pad. The polishing apparatus polishes a surface to be polished of the semiconductor wafer while causing the head and the polishing pad to rotate and reconditions the polishing pad by use of the dresser before and after polishing the surface to be polished. The polishing apparatus of the present invention supports at least two said dressers so that the dressers can rotate on their own axes and further includes a dresser oscillator that causes the dressers to oscillate simultaneously on the polishing pad. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242200 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SURFACE-COATED CUTTING INSERT - This method for manufacturing a surface-coated cutting insert includes clamping and holding a surface-coated cutting insert with a pair of rotary shafts which are rotatable around an axis, and jetting an abrasive fluid to the surface of the surface-coated cutting insert using at least one blasting gun while rotating the surface-coated cutting insert, thereby, conducting wet blasting. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242201 | Apparatus For Reworking a Steel Edge of a Ski - An apparatus is described for reworking a steel edge of a ski ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242202 | EXTENDED PAD LIFE FOR ECMP AND BARRIER REMOVAL - A method and apparatus for extending a polishing article lifetime on a polishing tool with multiple platens is described. The apparatus includes an advanceable roll to roll platen with multiple embodiments of a polishing article to be used thereon. The polishing article is adapted to perform a polishing process by removing conductive and dielectric material from a substrate while minimizing downtime of the polishing tool. In some embodiments, the polishing article may be a dielectric material or a conductive material and is configured to include a longer usable lifetime to minimize replacement and downtime of the tool. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242203 | Apparatus and method for lapping slider using floating lapping head - An apparatus for lapping a slider comprises a lapping head for supporting elements while pressing the elements against a rotating lapping plate, the elements that are to be formed into sliders, a holding mechanism for supporting the lapping head, the holding mechanism having a first engaging member that extends in a vertical direction, a base for supporting the holding mechanism, the base having a second engaging member that extends in the vertical direction, wherein the second engaging member is engaged with the first engaging member to form an internal space therebetween, and a decompressing mechanism for decompressing the internal space. The holding mechanism is subjected to vertically upward force from the decompressed internal space in order to be movably supported by the base in the vertical direction. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242204 | METAL SANDING DEVICES - A multi-tasking disk which in one form is used primarily with a powered hand tool to remove measured amounts of material from the surface of a work piece, and, in another form, serving as a buffing tool for removing minute amounts of skin from feet, elbows and the like on a human, or removal of like minute amounts from vegetables. Each disk is formed with an array of either abrading or buffing elements in which each element involves a series of projections having sharpened edges raised above the surface of the disk to accomplish removal of material from the surface upon which it is engaged. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242205 | Portioner with multiple exits for mincemeat or the like - A portioner ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242206 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WASHING INTESTINES - Methods, devices, and systems are provided for washing an animal intestine. The device may include one or more flushing arms connected to a rotating fluid tank. The rotating fluid tank provides the fluid to the flushing arms, which in turn provide the fluid to the animal intestine. The rotating fluid tank may be adapted to rotate about a substantially vertical axis and during such rotation moves the flushing arms through a number of working sections around the washing machine. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242207 | Post Chill Decontamination Tank - The post chill decontamination tank assembly | 2008-10-02 |
20080242208 | Method and Device for Processing a Slaughter Animal - In a method and device for opening a blood vessel in the neck of a pre-positioned slaughter animal, a blood vessel is opened as a result of at least one cutting device being moved into the neck from one side of the neck towards the opposite side of the neck, the blood vessel being located in the path of the cutting device. The cutting device is an elongate blade which is moved in its longitudinal direction and is provided with a sharp, inclined front side. Before the blood vessel is opened, the distance between the trachea and the blood vessel is increased in an area of the opening. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242209 | Air-conditioning system with a redundant feed of supply air - The invention relates to an air-conditioning system with a redundant feed of supply air comprising at least one pack which is supplied with air, with at least one valve being arranged in the feed for the air flow control. In accordance with the invention, an electrical flow control valve and a pneumatic flow control valve are arranged in parallel connection in front of the pack for the air flow control. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242210 | Low-Noise Volume Flow Rate Throttling of Fluid-Carrying Pipes - The present invention relates to a fluid throttle screen for low-noise control of a fluid volume flow rate (Q) in a pipe and the use of such a throttle screen in an aircraft climate control system. In addition, the present invention relates to a climate control system in an aircraft in whose pipe system at least one such throttle screen is installed. The throttle screen according to the present invention comprises multiple friction elements extending longitudinally in the flow direction, which are situated at a distance to one another in such a way that a fluid is throttled continuously over the extension of the fluid throttle screen as a result of friction on the individual friction elements. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242211 | HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A PULLING VENTILATOR IN A FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for a vehicle, the apparatus having a pulling ventilator, wherein the ventilator minimizes a temperature in a housing while minimizing a noise level in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242212 | AIR-CONDITIONING REGISTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A register assembly for augmenting the flow of conditioned air from a central air-conditioning unit to a room includes a fan, a temperature sensor, and a processing means. The fan is operably positioned for increasing air flow through the register assembly. The temperature sensor is for measuring a temperature of air in the register assembly and for outputting a measured temperature signal. The processing means is for: receiving the measured temperature signal; using the measured temperature signal in determining whether the central air-conditioning unit is providing conditioned air to the room; and activating the fan to augment the conditioned air flow if the central air-conditioning unit is providing conditioned air to the room. The processing means also provides drift compensation to prevent unwanted operation of the fan due to temperature drifts. The register assembly may include a rectangular housing positioned around the components for use in a floor vent, or a housing adapting a floor vent to a centrifugal, tower fan. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242213 | Cover for a separating area of an air intake duct of an internal combustion engine - In connection with a cover for preventing foreign matters, such as water, dirt, ice, snow and the like, from entering into an air intake duct of an internal combustion engine, which cover covers an opening of the air intake duct at a separation area of the air intake duct in an air-permeable manner, when the separation area of the air intake duct is open, the cover is operatively connected to a mechanism by which the cover is movable from its covering position, in which the opening of the air intake duct is covered, into a withdrawn position, in which the opening of the air intake duct is uncovered so that the air intake duct can be closed at the separation area, and vice versa. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242214 | Vent system - This invention is directed toward a vent system comprising a base unit which attaches to a vent, a vent unit which is attached to the base unit by a plurality of adjustable screws, and, optionally, one or more removable sponge members or solid panels which are used to control and direct the air flow. The vent system can be removably attached to any vent from which air emanates, including fan outlets, heating outlets, and air conditioning vents. There are two basic mechanisms by which the invention controls and directs air flow: first, the adjustment screws allow for the space between the base unit and vent unit to be adjusted; second, the sponge members can be used to direct air flow. Because the vent unit is readily removable, different vent units, with variations in color, vent size, scent and other aspects can be changed at will. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242215 | Air supply shutter for livestock buildings - An air supply shutter for ventilating closed buildings includes a marginal frame with interconnected upper, lower and lateral frame members to define a centrally disposed air vent opening having inlet and outlet sides. A shutter flap is pivotally mounted on the frame for rotation about a generally horizontal axis between closed and open positions. A coupler is connected with the shutter flap and configured for engagement with an activator for shifting the shutter flap between the closed and open positions. The upper frame member includes an air guiding wall which is disposed on the outlet side of the air vent opening, faces the air vent opening, and extends upwardly at a predetermined angle to deflect the air flowing through the air vent opening. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242216 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A ROOM - Air-conditioning system for a room, comprising means for diffusing air in the room and regulating means for diffusion of the blown air, characterised in that said means are intended to be placed at the level of the ceiling of the room, and in that the regulating means are suitable for spatially modulating diffusion of the air in the room. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242217 | Flat Element For Thermally Adjusting Indoor Air - The invention relates to a flat element ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242218 | Ventilation system - A ventilation system comprises ductwork, a fan for creating a current of air passing through the ductwork, and an air supply outlet for supplying outdoor air into a living space of a house by means of the current of air. The ventilation system further comprises an electrostatic atomizer located at the side of the air supply outlet. The electrostatic atomizer is configured to produce mist of charged fine water particles by means of electrostatic atomization to spray the mist into the living space. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242219 | Carbon monoxide home exhaust system - This invention will protect creatures in buildings from deadly carbon monoxide gases emitted from various devices such as home heating systems, hot water heaters, leaky chimneys, stoves, cooking grilles and automobiles. It is designed to automatically remove carbon monoxide from buildings when dangerous levels have been detected. It will work independently or in conjunction with other carbon monoxide detection systems. For example: If an automobile has been intentionally, unintentionally or unsuspectedly started in an attached garage; the system will receive a message indicating the dangerous level of carbon monoxide, and automatically begin exhausting the carbon monoxide from the building, while supplying fresh air from outside. The system will not stop exhausting until reset, and would work in conjunction with alarms. For owner unoccupied buildings, pets would be spared harm from carbon monoxide gases. This system can be independently installed, or integrated within the building ventilation system. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242220 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND MOBILE DEVICE FOR PRIORITIZING A DISCOVERED DEVICE LIST - The described embodiments relate generally to methods, systems and computing devices, including at least a mobile device, for ordering a discovered device list according to a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of each device in the discovered device list. Thus, the discovered device list has at the top of the list the device that has the highest RSSI, with the remaining devices in the discovered device list presented in descending order of RSSI. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242221 | Customized Content Delivery System and Method - A method and system for providing customized content for a plurality of users is provided. In one embodiment, the method may comprise receiving user information from a plurality of users including location information of each user. For each of the plurality of users, the method may include constructing first compilation data that includes information of a first plurality of content elements and wherein the first compilation data constructed for each use may be different. For each of the plurality of users, the method may further include presenting the content elements of the first compilation data to each of the plurality of respective users. The first compilation data may be constructed from a first template, and the method may further comprise receiving feedback from a set of the users, modifying the respective first template of the set of users based on the feedback, and constructing second compilation data that includes information of a second plurality of content elements for the set of users. Finally, the content elements may be scheduled to be transmitted to the user device, such as a mobile telephone, according to rules configured to reduce peak communications network utilization. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242222 | UNIFICATION OF MULTIMEDIA DEVICES - Described herein are various methods and systems relating to the unification of media devices, and more specifically to the provision of wireless audio systems. In overview, two or more wireless speaker subsystem units substantially autonomously form a single wireless audio system having its own control interface. This control interface is used to apply operational changes across the wireless audio system, such as volume adjustment. That is, an operational change may be applied to the system as a whole, and this change is subsequently implemented by each of the individual wireless speaker subsystem units. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242223 | INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An information communication system for transmitting position data includes a short range wireless communication system for transmitting the position data between a cellular telephone and a digital still camera. There is a communication subsystem for communication, and for transmitting an enable signal between the cellular telephone and the digital still camera to establish the short range wireless communication in response to operation to instruct retrieval of the position data. The enable signal is transmitted while the short range wireless communication is inactive, and establishes the short range wireless communication. A controller terminates the short range wireless communication after the position data is transmitted through. Preferably, the digital still camera outputs the enable signal and receives the position data. Also, in the communication subsystem, public accessible wireless LAN network is used with the digital still camera, and connected with a mobile communication network by a gateway device. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242224 | Method and Apparatus For Delivery of High Rate Data as Part of a Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service - A communication system ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242225 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TESTING USING MODULATION ERROR RATIO - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for testing or qualifying a repeater/transmitter in a multicarrier system by utilizing modulation error ratio (MER). In particular, a disclosed method includes determining an estimated effective modulation error ratio of an output of the repeater/transmitter. The estimated effective modulation error ratio is compared with a predetermined threshold, and the repeater/transmitter is qualified when the estimated effective modulation error ratio is greater than the predetermined threshold. Using an estimated modulation error ratio for repeater/transmitters, which can have non-flat modulation error ratios over a total number of subcarriers, affords an efficient method to test and qualify repeater/transmitters. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242226 | Repeater for providing coverage within a wireless communications network and methods thereof - A repeater and methods thereof are provided. The example repeater first receives a donor signal (e.g., from a base station for repeating in a downlink direction, from a mobile station for repeating in an uplink direction, etc.) and a transmitted version of an internally generated pilot signal. The repeater configures an adaptive filter signal to cancel the received transmitted version of the internally generated pilot signal. In an example, the first receiving and configuring steps may be performed during a first mode of operation (e.g., a “training” mode). The repeater second receives the donor signal and a retransmitted version of the donor signal (e.g., retransmitted from the repeater). The repeater cancels the retransmitted donor signal based on the configured adaptive filter signal. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242227 | Movable apparatus and duplex module thereof - A movable apparatus and a duplex module thereof are provided. A duplex module comprises a bluetooth wireless module and a wireless network module. The bluetooth wireless module is matched with and activates an electronic product. The wireless network module retrieves an internet protocol address by internet connection, wherein the electronic product uploads/downloads digital data through the wireless network module. A movable apparatus has a duplex module comprising a bluetooth wireless module and a wireless network module. The bluetooth wireless module is matched with and activates an electronic product. The wireless network module retrieves an internet protocol address by internet connection, wherein the electronic product uploads/downloads digital data through the wireless network module. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242228 | RADIO COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, WIRELESS HEADPHONE AND RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a radio communication system has a radio communication apparatus and a wireless headphone for connecting a communication link with the radio communication apparatus to perform radio communication. The radio communication apparatus has a first radio communication device configured to connect a communication link with the wireless headphone to perform radio communication, and a transmission control unit configured to cause the first radio communication device to transmit sound data to the wireless headphone by streaming and cause the first radio communication device to transmit location information for obtaining the sound data to the wireless headphone. The wireless headphone has a second radio communication device configured to connect a communication link with the radio communication apparatus to perform radio communication, a reproduction control unit configured to perform streaming reproduction of the sound data received by the second radio communication device, and a data storage device configured to store the location information received by the second radio communication device. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242229 | Wireless Earphone - An audio device includes a Bluetooth receiver, a Bluetooth transmitter, a speaker and a housing. The Bluetooth receiver is capable of wirelessly receiving signals in at least two audio channels. The Bluetooth transmitter is capable of wirelessly retransmitting at least a first one of the two audio channels. The speaker plays the second one of the two audio channels. The housing contains the Bluetooth receiver, the Bluetooth transmitter, and the ear phone. The housing is shaped to fit in or on an ear of a user. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242230 | Method and Apparatus for Increasing Data Throughput - A method, according to various aspects of the present invention, for improving a data throughput between the wireless cell and the client. A wireless cell performs the method. The method includes in any practical order (1) determining a primary direction of data flow between the wireless cell and the client, wherein if the primary direction of data flow is from the wireless cell to the client, denominating the wireless cell as a transmitting device and the client as a receiving device, otherwise, denominating the client as a transmitting device and the wireless cell as a receiving device; (2) the receiving device detecting a factor that reduces data throughput for each one channel of the plurality of channels; and (3) assigning one channel of the plurality of channels to the transmitting device and the receiving device responsive to detecting thereby improving data throughput. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242231 | Updating Presence Based on Detecting User Activity - A controller in a wireless communication device automatically generates and sends presence updates when a detector in the device senses user motion or other parameters related to the user's current activity. The presence updates may indicate that the user is performing the sensed activity. When the detector no longer senses the user motion or other parameters, the controller automatically generates and sends another presence update to indicate that the user is finished performing the activity. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242232 | DIGITIZED REVERSE LINK MONITOR - A method of monitoring a broadband digitized reverse link system comprising monitoring at least one radio frequency down-convert path in at least one remote unit in the digitized reverse link system using an internal tone generating system, digitally verifying the health of at least one digitized communication link communicatively coupled to receive digital signals from a respective remote unit, and monitoring the health of a radio frequency up-convert path in a host unit communicatively coupled to receive the digital signals from the at least one digitized communication link in the digitized reverse link system using a wideband power detector in the host unit. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242233 | RADIO TRANSMITTING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND RADIO RECEIVING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A radio transmitting apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store a plurality of weight sequence sets, which are each assigned to a plurality of transmission blocks sectioned by time axes and frequency axes, by associating the plurality of weight sequence sets with the plurality of transmission blocks, a first selecting unit configured to select one transmission block from the plurality of transmission blocks, a second selecting unit configured to select one weight sequence from one weight sequence set assigned to the one transmission block signal, a converting unit configured to convert a data signal by using the one weight sequence to generate a converted signal, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit the converted signal by using the one transmission block. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242234 | Minimizing the noise figure of broadband frequency agile radio receivers - A wireless device includes an impedance transforming network that couples an antenna to a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and includes at least one digitally controllable variable capacitor that may be adjusted to maximize an impedance transformation ratio on a desired channel. A tuned response centered on the desired channel provides attenuation to undesired channels. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242235 | Circuit arrangement with improved decoupling - A circuit arrangement includes a component having a closed signal path, that closed signal path connected to a first port, a second port and at least a third port. The component has a directed signal flow of a signal applied to one of that ports. Such a coupling device can be connected to a transmitter and to a receiver path, respectively. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242236 | ENCODING AND DECODING SYSTEMS WITH HEADER AND DATA TRANSMISSION SUCCESS INDICATION - A transceiver includes a receiver that receives and demodulates a first encoded block of data. The first encoded block of data includes a first redundancy version that corresponds to a first payload portion and a first header portion. The first encoded block of data is received from a communication device that is remote from the transceiver and that is in a cellular telecommunication network. A transmitter transmits an acknowledgement/negative acknowledgement (ACK/NACK) signal that includes a dedicated decoding status indicator for the header portion. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242237 | Antenna system for use within a wireless communication device - An antenna system includes an antenna, a transmission line, an inductor module, a tunable capacitor module, and control logic. The transmission line is coupled to the antenna and to the inductor module. The tunable capacitor module is coupled to the transmission line in accordance with a capacitance control signal to provide a desired capacitance such that inductance of the inductor module and the desired capacitance tunes the antenna system. The control logic is coupled to generate the capacitance control signal based on the operational parameters. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242238 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE SPECTRAL EFFICIENCY OF A DATA COMMUNICATION LINK - An apparatus for communicating between a mobile device, and a plurality of transceivers. The apparatus includes a first transceiver which transmits to the mobile device on any one of a plurality of channels. The apparatus further includes a second transceiver which transmits to the mobile device on any one of the plurality of channels. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242239 | SOFTWARE-DEFINABLE RADIO TRANSCEIVER WITH MEMS FILTERS - A transceiver apparatus comprising a software-definable-radio-transceiver architecture. The transceiver apparatus comprises at least one up-conversion path including at least one configurable micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) transmit filter communicatively coupled to transmit output from a digital-to-analog converter to an antenna, and at least one down-conversion path including at least one configurable-MEMS-receive filter communicatively coupled to transmit signals received from the antenna to an analog-to-digital converter. The at least one configurable-MEMS-transmit filter prevents interference on the up-conversion path from signals transmitted from the antenna. The at least one configurable-MEMS-receive filter prevents interference on the down-conversion path from signals transmitted to the antenna. A plurality of upconversion and downconversion paths can operate simultaneously and on different channel frequencies. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242240 | Calibration of wireless communication device - A wireless communication device includes an integrated circuit (IC) and an antenna system. The IC includes a baseband processing module, a network processing module, a calibration processing module, a receiver section and a transmitter section. The network processing module establishes a wireless communication protocol and operational parameters based on the wireless communication protocol. The calibration processing module generates RF receiver calibration information based on the operational parameters and RF receive feedback and generates RF transmitter calibration information based on the operational parameters and RF transmit feedback. The receiver section provides the RF receive feedback and converts an inbound RF signal into an inbound symbol stream. The transmitter section provides the RF transmit feedback and converts an outbound symbol stream into an outbound RF signal. The antenna system provides the inbound RF signal to the receiver section and receives the outbound RF signal from the transmitter section. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242241 | Wireless communications systems, remote communications systems, external device circuits, wireless device communications modification methods, and wireless communications device communications methods - Some embodiments include wireless communications systems, remote communications systems, external device circuits, wireless device communications modification methods, and wireless communications device communications methods. In one embodiment, a wireless communications system includes a reader configured to output first wireless signals and to receive second wireless signals, a wireless communications device configured to receive the first wireless signals and to output the second wireless signals, wherein the first wireless signals and the second wireless signals individually include first baseband signals, and wherein the reader and the wireless communications device are individually configured to use respective ones of the first baseband signals to form respective ones of the first wireless signals and the second wireless signals, and an external circuit device electrically coupled via an electrical connection with electrical circuitry of the wireless communications device, and wherein the external circuit device is configured to communicate second baseband signals with the wireless communications device via the electrical connection. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242242 | Highly Reliable Receiver Front- End - A receiver front-end for use in a transceiver station of a wireless communication network. The transceiver station is associated with an antenna assembly having a primary and at least a secondary antenna. The receiver front-end is adapted for insertion between the antenna assembly and signal processing sections of the transceiver station. The receiver front-end includes a primary and at least a secondary receiving branch, the primary receiving branch being adapted for coupling to the primary antenna and to the signal processing sections of the transceiver station, the secondary receiving branch being adapted for coupling to the secondary antenna and to the signal processing sections. The primary receiving branch has nonsuperconducting components, including at least a non superconducting filter while the secondary receiving branch has at least a superconducting component. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242243 | Transmission Directional Antenna Control System, Base Station, And Transmission Directional Antenna Control Method Used For System And Base Station - To provide a base station capable of selecting an optimum beam from among transmitted ones of multi-beams. In the arrangement, a beam power determining part ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242244 | SYSTEM HAVING A FILTER - A system having a filter is disclosed. One embodiment includes at least two polyphase filter branches, each of the polyphase filter branches including a respective recursive allpass filter, wherein the filter approximates a linear filter. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242245 | REJECTION OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL LEAKAGE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - This disclosure describes techniques for reducing adverse effects of transmit signal leakage in a full-duplex, wireless communication system. The disclosure describes techniques for reducing adverse effects of second order distortion and cross-modulation distortion of transmit signal leakage from a transmitter via a duplexer. The techniques may be effective in rejecting at least a portion of a transmit leakage signal, thereby reducing or eliminating distortion. The adaptive filter may include an estimator circuit that generates a transmit leakage signal estimate. A summer subtracts the estimate from the received signal to cancel transmit leakage and produce an output signal. The estimator circuit generates the transmit leakage signal estimate based on a reference signal and feedback from the output signal. The reference signal approximates the carrier signal used to generate the transmit signal in the transmitter. The reference signal may be provided by the same oscillator used to produce the transmit carrier signal. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242246 | Rf Transmitter With Compensation of Differential Path Delay - A transmitter has a power amplifier ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080242247 | RESOLVING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IN INTEROPERABILITY COMMUNICATIONS - A communication device and computerized method to address conflicts in Virtual Talk Groups is provided. The method may comprise accessing a database to monitor resources in a plurality of Virtual Talk Groups (VTG) to detect if there is at least a potential conflict of the resources. When the potential conflict is detected, the method comprises identifying at least one resource which is contributing to the potential conflict, and initiating automatically an electronic communication to identify the potential conflict. In response to the electronic communication, a new VTG may be initiated and terminals of administrators associated with the conflicting resource may be assigned to the new VTG. Each administrator may administer an associated VTG. | 2008-10-02 |
20080242248 | Fm Receiver - An FM receiver which can be used by being switched between stereophonic and monophonic, and comprises detecting unit for detecting a received signal, two routes over which a detected signal is transmitted to an output buffer, and a switching unit for selecting either one of the two routes. The two routes consist of a route passing through a stereophonic demodulator unit and a route bypassing the stereophonic demodulator unit; and the switching unit selects either one of the two routes based on a control signal indicating the selection of either one of stereophonic and monophonic, and, when the route bypassing the stereophonic demodulator unit is selected, turns off power supply to the stereophonic demodulator unit based on the above control signal. | 2008-10-02 |