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The Identifier Registration Patent of the Day goes to an Independent Inventor from Ohio for a Method, product, and apparatus for determining the availability of similar identifiers and registering these identifiers across multiple naming systems
05/31/05

6,901,436 Method, product, and apparatus for determining the availability of similar identifiers and registering these identifiers across multiple naming systems
  Issued: May 31, 2005
  Filed: August 30, 2000
  U.S. Class: 709/219
Main Claim:  1. An identifier registration method comprising:
  selecting at least two registerable naming systems from a group of registerable naming systems including a domain name system, a top level domain alias naming system, a multilingual naming system, a fictitious identifier naming system, a trademark naming system, a keyword naming system, a telephone number naming system, a username naming system, an account name naming system, a product code naming system, a book number naming system, a catalog identifier naming system, a document identifier naming system, an intellectual property identifier naming system, a manufacturer identifier naming system, a merchant/reseller/affiliate code naming system, an image naming system, a geographic naming system, a classification naming system, and a license plate identifier naming system;
  at least one of a receiving and generating one or more identifiers either, before, during or after said selecting said at least two registerable naming systems, said one or more identifiers having a capability of being registered in said at least two registerable naming systems; and,
  providing a user with an ability to determine whether said one or more identifiers is available for registration in said at least two registerable naming systems.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 01:57:57 pm into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Spread 'Em Patent of the Day goes to Independent Inventor from Louisiana for an Intravaginal stimulation apparatus
05/31/05

6,899,671 Intravaginal stimulation apparatus
  Issued: May 31, 2005
  Filed: January 12, 2004
  U.S. Class: 600/38
Abstract:  A "Y" shaped tubular apparatus with each of the three arms of the apparatus containing a flexible member. The apparatus is both extendable in width and length with each arm rotatably adjustable and affixed at two ends with adjustable cuffs for securing the apparatus to the user at the ankles. One end of the extendable arm is capable of quick adaptation to a variety of intravaginal appliances. In use, the apparatus is attached to the user's ankles via the adjustable cuffs, and is adjusted to the most comfortable position in a sitting or prone position. The user may then attach the intravaginal appliance of choice. Once insertion of the appliance is made, the user manipulates the apparatus by movement of the user's hips and buttocks in a natural rhythmic manner without the use of hands.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 01:57:19 pm into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Homeland Security Patent of the Day goes to the U.S. Government for a Threat image projection system
05/31/05

6,899,540 Threat image projection system
  Issued: May 31, 2005
  Filed: July 30, 1998
  U.S. Class: 434/219
Abstract:  A means for training and testing baggage screening machine operators. The invention is a computer system which causes the baggage screening monitor to show computer-generated (i.e. simulated) contraband items in a piece of baggage. This can be done in one of two ways: the image of the contraband item can be superimposed on the image of an actual piece of baggage being screened so that it appears to be within the piece of baggage, or the image of an entire piece of baggage containing a contraband item can be displayed. The invention allows the operator's proficiency in spotting contraband items to be evaluated and it can be used for training a new operator as well as for providing continued proficiency training and evaluation.

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Adverse Decisions in Interference - 5/31/2005
05/31/05
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Requests for Ex Parte Reexamination - 5/31/2005
05/31/05
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Electronics giant sues Orient Power for US$60m
05/31/05

Orient Power Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed maker of home entertainment video and audio equipment and in-car electronic products, is being sued by Philips Electronics for more than US$60 million (HK$468 million) for breach of contract and patent infringement. Orient Power, which made and sold compact disc and digital videodisc players using Philips' patented products, reported fewer sales so it paid less royalties, law firm Herbert Smith, Philips' representative, said in a writ filed in the High Court.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:05:28 am into the following categories: In The News

King Controls Sues KVH for Patent Infringement
05/31/05

King Controls, a leading manufacturer of mobile satellite antennae systems for land and marine markets, today filed a patent suit against KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI - News) in Minnesota Federal District Court for infringing on three patents covering satellite locator systems for vehicles. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,538,612; 6,710,749; and 6,864,846 are owned by King Controls and are directed to methods and devices for automatically locating and tracking satellites for receiving direct broadcast satellite transmissions. In the lawsuit, King Controls seeks to stop KVH from infringing on its patents through the sale of its TracVision® products. King Controls is seeking injunctive relief in addition to monetary damages, costs, and attorneys' fees.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:04:38 am into the following categories: In The News

Acticon Technologies Settles with Dell Computer Corp
05/31/05

Acticon Technologies LLC (Acticon) has recently reached an amicable settlement of its patent infringement claims with Dell Computer Corporation of Round Rock, TX, in connection with two of its “smart connector” patents. General Patent Corporation International (GPCI), a leading patent licensing and enforcement firm headquartered in Suffern, New York, represented Acticon in this transaction. “We have now obtained 125 settlements and license agreements for Acticon,” said Paul J. Lerner, GPCI’s Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, “and we look forward to licensing the remaining companies.” Acticon’s “smart connector” patents cover specific aspects of PC cards and other “smart connector” devices used in mobile computer communication, networking, and instrumentation control. GPCI has successfully represented Acticon in 22 litigations and over one hundred licensing negotiations related to these patents.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:03:24 am into the following categories: In The News

Nautilus Case Against Icon Dismissed
05/31/05

Nautilus Group Inc., a maker of fitness equipment, vowed to appeal its patent-infringement claims against Icon Health and Fitness after a Seattle federal court dismissed the case on Thursday. The company said it will appeal the case - one of three Nautilus has filed against Icon - to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, which has twice ruled in the company's favor on past claims. The dismissed case will not go to trial June 20 as previously scheduled. The case dismissal will have no bearing on operating plans or results, the company said. Nautilus said "vigorously protecting intellectual property is fundamental to any company committed to bringing a fast pace of innovation to their customers and industry." The company, which makes exercise equipment under the Bowflex, StairMaster and Nautilus brands, said it will continue to prosecute two separate trademark-infringement cases against Icon.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:02:21 am into the following categories: In The News
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