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    Modular Evaporator and Thermal Energy Storage System for Chillers text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0162400

Abstract
A modular evaporator which can be assembled from a number of standard modules is provided. Depending on the requirements, the modular evaporator can be assembled to meet a wide range of design cooling loads. Additionally, the modular evaporator is capable of generating and holding ice for thermal storage purposes, eliminating the need for external ice storage tanks. Furthermore, the heat transfer and thermal storage fluid for the evaporator can simply be water which considerably simplifies the system, lowers the cost, and increases the efficiency of the heat transfer loop.

    Power Add-On Device for Manual Wheelchair text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2010/0300777

Abstract
A power add-on device for powering a manual wheelchair includes a motorized component including dual electric motors and a power source electrically coupled to the electric motors, wherein each of the motors is configured to turn a respective one of a set of drive wheels. The power add-on device includes a latching mechanism adapted to attach the power add-on device to the camber tube of the manual wheelchair; and a controller, reachable by a person sitting in the manual wheelchair, that controls the latching mechanism, the motors, and a swing arm that allows the rear wheels of the manual wheelchair to be lifted off the ground. The front wheels of the manual wheelchair are allowed to be lifted several inches off the ground to avoid obstacles, or can be lifted by the user leaning back. Advantageously, the power add-on device can be detached from the manual wheelchair and loaded into the trunk of a car when travelling or may be checked in as baggage when flying.

    Tactical Knife Capable of Trapping and Cutting an Opponent's Limb text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0010949

Abstract
An improved tactical knife comprises a first portion, including a pair of substantially identical projections, each one of the pair of substantially identical projections including a left sharpened curved side and a right sharpened curved side, the left sharpened curved side and the right sharpened curved side of each projection meeting to form a respective piercing point. Preferably, the first portion is structured and arranged such that an area between the projections forms a trap sufficient to hold and immobilize a human limb. The improved tactical knife further comprises a second portion, including a handle for holding the knife and a third portion, including a guard for preventing slippage, the third portion situate between the first portion and the second portion. Preferably, the area between the projections includes a separate, inwardly curved edge for cutting the human limb trapped therein.

    Sponge cleaning utensil with inner core for solid soap text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2008/0166178

Abstract
A sponge cleaning utensil has an inner core for holding a cleaning agent and encouraging the cleaning agent to be continually in contact with water drawn into the inner core preferably via a plurality of conduits which are preferably molded into the sponge material. The inner core is fabricated so as to be substantially larger than the solid cleaning agent therein allowing the cleaning agent free movement within the core. This allows water to freely surround the cleaning agent creating rich lather production and the lather to be easily removed to the surface. The conduits preferably have openings at a plurality of positions on the sponge exterior surface so as to provide even moisture and lather to all portions of the sponge exterior including the edges. Each of the conduits forms a pathway from a starting point on the exterior surface to a terminal point at the inner core. Each of these starting points can be located at any arbitrary point on the exterior surface area and be however shaped (e.g., curved, linear).

    Device for Securing Household Systems from Young Children text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0024155

Abstract
A device for securing electrical outlets, switches, telephone jacks, computer network outlets, etc., from the reach of a young child is provided. The device can be easily installed over any standard outlet or switch. The device is made as a single piece and comprises a first portion adapted to substantially cover the outlet or switch but leaving access to it, a second portion adapted to cover the first portion such that the outlet or switch is no longer accessible when the second portion is in a closed position, and a third portion, between the first portion and the second portion, forming a living hinge allowing the device to bend along a line of the hinge. The device further includes a child-resistant lock. Preferably, the device has a sleek design and protrudes no more than necessary (e.g., in the case of an electrical outlet, no more than one-half inch) from the wall when installed. Thus, the device will not only secure the outlet but also camouflage it from an inquisitive child looking for objects in the room to play with.

    Sports Wristband with Layered Transparent Pockets text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0167536

Abstract
A sports wristband with layered transparent pockets is provided. The device includes an elastic band capable of being worn around a wrist and a storage portion attached thereto. The storage portion includes a transparent pocketed flap. Identification/license cards placed in the transparent pocketed flap can be displayed while the device is worn on the wrist and the flap is closed. When the transparent pocketed flap is opened, a set of twin, transparent pockets are revealed. Such a device is useful for carrying an identification card/license along with small items such as change and keys. Tournament fishermen can use the device to carry and display their fishing license and store tackle. Such an arrangement saves time during competition to access the tackle. In addition to providing a convenient way to carry small items, the wristband is preferably constructed of a sweat-absorbent material allowing the device to dually function as a sweatband.

     Secure Communication System For Mobile Devices    text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0131406

Abstract
A comprehensive solution for providing secure mobile communication is provided. The system includes techniques for authentication and control of communication end-points; chain of trust to ensure devices are certified as authentic; contact list management; peer-to-peer encrypted voice, email, and texting communication; and a technique for bypassing an IP PBX to ensure high levels of security. The system is able to support use of commodity mobile communication devices (e.g., smart phones, laptops) over public carrier networks.

    Technique For Bypassing an IP PBX text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0130121

Abstract
A method for establishing communication via a VoIP network bypasses the IP PBX component conventionally used to obtain address information. Instead of obtaining the IP address from a location register of the IP PBX, the method involves use of a server configured to assign and provide to the caller's communication device a unique address (IP address/port) of a proxy. The caller then sends a Short Message Service (SMS) text message to the callee with the assigned address of the proxy. Thereafter, the caller and the callee connect at the assigned address of the proxy, thereby forming a communication path. Preferably, the devices operated by the parties are conventional smart phones. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method further comprises the steps of: determining whether to encrypt the communication; and encrypting the communication, if it is determined that the communication is to be encrypted. Preferably, the Station-to-Station (STS) protocol is used to encrypt the data packets.

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    Method and system for a grass roots intelligence program text only

US Patent No. 7,944,357

Abstract
A system for gathering and assessing intelligence information comprises a credibility filter configured to assign a credibility value to intelligence information sent from a user. A data warehouse is coupled to the credibility filter and the data warehouse is configured to store intelligence information from the user. A predictive query engine is coupled to the data warehouse. The predictive query engine is configured to query the data warehouse to determine potential threat data. The predictive query engine is also configured to store the potential threat data in the data warehouse. An alert poller is also coupled to the data warehouse. The alert poller is configured to receive the potential threat data and compare the potential threat data to one or more comparison factors pre-selected by the user.

    Document Sharing Using a Third-Party Document Delivery Service text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0208836

Abstract
A virtual printer which includes a document transfer function can be activated within an application program using the standard operating system print mechanism. When the user selects the virtual printer, the software performs the steps of converting the document to a standard display file, requesting a document delivery from a database server, receiving a unique identifier and a name of a file server, uploading the standard display file corresponding to the document, to the named file server, using the unique identifier as the storage identifier, and displaying, in an outbox, an indication that the document was sent. At a remote site, a Document Delivery Service is configured to perform the steps of accepting document delivery requests, initiating such requests, responding with file transfer instructions (including a unique identifier), receiving the uploaded file, storing the file, accepting polling inquiries received from potential document recipients, responding with a list of available documents addressed to each potential recipient, and enabling the recipient computer to download the standard display file. To ensure confidentiality and avoid tampering or forgery, all communication and data transfers between the client computers and the managed file transfer service carried out over secure network connections.

    Computer knowledge representation format, system, methods, and applications text only

US Patent No. 7,860,815

Abstract
A near natural language format is used to codify knowledge (including information, programs, rules, and procedures). The codified knowledge is stored in knowledge snippet files according to a nomenclature in which each file has a name relating to a particular interrogatory and the type of the interrogatory (e.g., having a file extension of: ".what", ".how", ".where", ".which", ".when", ".who", or ".why"). The content of each of the knowledge snippet files comprises an answer to the interrogatory. Language systems and methods, including a run-time environment to process or execute the knowledge, are provided to use the knowledge so represented. The knowledge may also be presented in many different perspectives or views.

    Package Structure and Package Process text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0121442

Abstract
A package process includes following steps. A circuit mother board comprising a plurality of circuit boards is disposed on a carrier. Semiconductor devices are provided, wherein each of the semiconductor devices has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite thereto. Each of the semiconductor devices has conductive vias each having a first end surface and a second end surface exposed by the bottom surface of the semiconductor device. The semiconductor devices are connected to the corresponding circuit boards through their conductive vias with their bottom surface facing the circuit mother board. An insulating paste is formed between each of the semiconductor devices and its corresponding circuit board. A protection layer is formed on the circuit mother board to cover the semiconductor devices. Then, the protection layer and the semiconductor devices are thinned to expose the first end surface of each of the conductive   vias

    Methods and Systems for Assessing and Monitoring Student Progress in an Online Secondary Education Environment text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2010/0261150

Abstract
A set of rules are applied to information relating to student activity in online courses, to form a set of progress indicators. Each morning, dashboards are generated for instructors showing the set of progress indicators, so that the instructors have the latest pertinent information to ensure students are progressing properly. By proactively focusing on the progress indicators, instructors are able to ensure student success.
 

    System and Method for Evaluating and Analyzing Content text only

US Published Patent Application No. 2011/0213837

Abstract
A system for evaluating content includes a plurality of client computer systems, each one of the client computer systems configured to perform the steps of playing content on a media player; capturing, while the content is playing, a plurality of ratings from a user, each one of the ratings corresponding to a different play time; and sending the plurality of ratings and the corresponding play times to a media analyzer. The system further includes the media analyzer configured to perform the steps of, from a plurality of users, receiving a plurality of ratings and corresponding play times; grouping the ratings and corresponding play times according to content being rated; and analyzing the grouped ratings. Preferably, the media analyzer can store ratings from different content being played and evaluated simultaneously.

    Vending Machine text only

US Design Patent No. D629,462

Abstract
The ornamental design for the vending machine, as shown and described.