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A Toothbrush with Flexibly Mounted Bristles: Patented by Peter L. Dawson, Bert D. Heinzelman, Donald R. Lamond, John Moldauer and Stephen J. Raven on November 25, 1996. Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle and a bristle bearing head characterised in that the head comprises a central skeleton, a resilient side member mounted either side of the central skeleton, tuft mounting means in the skeleton and/or the side member for receiving bristles, the side member bristle tufts being capable of a toggling movement.
Apparatus and method for test mode control: Patented by Eric J. Meyer on September 7, 2002. Abstract: A test mode control unit of an integrated circuit receives and decodes a test mode signal to perform testing of the integrated circuit. Logical AND operations are performed on the decoded test control signal and a test signal. The test signal allows the integrated circuit to toggle between test and non-test modes of operation. In one instance, the toggling allows real time debugging of the integrated circuit when test data outputs of internal signals or states are multiplexed onto a data bus.
Apparatus for Implantation into Bone: Patented by Isador H. Lieberman on September 28, 2001. Abstract: An apparatus (10) is provided for implantation into a bone (12) in a patient's spine or pelvis. The apparatus (10), when implanted, is resistant to toggling in the bone (12) and to being pulled from the bone. The apparatus (10) comprises a platform (24) having a first surface (38) for facing the bone (12) in a patient's spine or pelvis. The platform (24) includes structure (32, 34, 36) for connection to a spinal fixation implant (100).
Ballast: Patented by Ihor Wacyk, Vinit Jayaraj and Eugen De Mol on December 4, 1997. Abstract: Step dimming of a fluorescent lamp load through sensing of power line interruptions generated through the toggling of a switch. The number of power line interruptions through toggling produced within a predetermined period of time identifies the level of dimming desired. In the event that interruption of power to the ballast exceeds the predetermined period of time, the lamp load will be reset to a prefixed level of illumination once power is restored.
Circuit for frequency division by an odd number: Patented by Djahanyar Chahabadi on January 8, 1994. Abstract: In a circuit for dividing the frequency of a received signal by an uneven number, initially another signal is derived through half-integer frequency division and thereafter divided by two. Preferably, a frequency division is performed alternately by an integer under the half-integer and by an integer above the half-integer, in order to achieve frequency division by a half-integer, whereby the toggling is performed dependent on the output signal.
Computer-aided probe with tri-state circuitry test capability: Patented by Michael Ugenti and Richard Caiola on December 1, 1986. Abstract: A probe is connected to a tri-state circuit which generates a programmable dc voltage to be impressed on a circuit node by the probed tip. emory is provided for storing any change in tip voltage signifying a fault in the tri-state test. A separate circuit detects programmable data levels to eliminate gray area ambiguities. Further, a quick-check circuit determines whether a node is short circuited by determining whether toggling can occur at a node.
Control arrangement for escalator or moving walk: Patented by Vlad Zaharia on May 6, 1995. Abstract: A safety control arrangement for escalators includes a detector for generating a trigger signal, and a microprocessor connected to a memory. A serial data communications bus connects the detector to the processor. The memory includes toggling and interrogating routines which permit verifying proper operability of the detector.
DATA SAMPLING ARCHITECTURE: Patented by Jin H. Hwang and Patrick D. Conley on March 1, 1989. Abstract: The present invention provides an architecture for sampling incoming asynchronous data pulses and providing synchronous output pulses having a constant pulse width. The invention has an input stage comprising a toggling flip-flop receiving the asynchronous pulses on the clock input. The complementary output of the flip-flop is provided to a dual path synchronizer stage followed by a dual path one-shot stage to terminate the synchronized pulse.
Device for inputting alphanumeric and special symbols: Patented by Matthias Schneider-Hufschmidt and Rainer Volland on March 9, 1998. Abstract: In a keyboard with a restricted number of input keys, shifting between upper-case and lower-case character letters is effected with a key which is otherwise available for character or symbol entry. The upper case shift is accomplished by actuating a control element while observing a particular timing condition. Toggling the control element allows for comfortable caps shifting.
Fluorescent lamp dimming: Patented by Ihor T. Wacyk, Vinit Jayaraj and Eugen J. De Mol on December 7, 1996. Abstract: Step dimming of a fluorescent lamp load through sensing of power line interruptions generated through the toggling of a switch. The number of power line interruptions through toggling produced within a predetermined period of time identifies the level of dimming desired. In the event that interruption of power to the ballast exceeds the predetermined period of time, the lamp load will be reset to a prefixed level of illumination once power is restored.
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A Toothbrush with Flexibly Mounted Bristles: Patented by Peter L. Dawson, Bert D. Heinzelman, Donald R. Lamond, John Moldauer and Stephen J. Raven on November 25, 1996. Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle and a bristle bearing head characterised in that the head comprises a central skeleton, a resilient side member mounted either side of the central skeleton, tuft mounting means in the skeleton and/or the side member for receiving bristles, the side member bristle tufts being capable of a toggling movement.
Apparatus and method for test mode control: Patented by Eric J. Meyer on September 7, 2002. Abstract: A test mode control unit of an integrated circuit receives and decodes a test mode signal to perform testing of the integrated circuit. Logical AND operations are performed on the decoded test control signal and a test signal. The test signal allows the integrated circuit to toggle between test and non-test modes of operation. In one instance, the toggling allows real time debugging of the integrated circuit when test data outputs of internal signals or states are multiplexed onto a data bus.
Apparatus for Implantation into Bone: Patented by Isador H. Lieberman on September 28, 2001. Abstract: An apparatus (10) is provided for implantation into a bone (12) in a patient's spine or pelvis. The apparatus (10), when implanted, is resistant to toggling in the bone (12) and to being pulled from the bone. The apparatus (10) comprises a platform (24) having a first surface (38) for facing the bone (12) in a patient's spine or pelvis. The platform (24) includes structure (32, 34, 36) for connection to a spinal fixation implant (100).
Ballast: Patented by Ihor Wacyk, Vinit Jayaraj and Eugen De Mol on December 4, 1997. Abstract: Step dimming of a fluorescent lamp load through sensing of power line interruptions generated through the toggling of a switch. The number of power line interruptions through toggling produced within a predetermined period of time identifies the level of dimming desired. In the event that interruption of power to the ballast exceeds the predetermined period of time, the lamp load will be reset to a prefixed level of illumination once power is restored.
Circuit for frequency division by an odd number: Patented by Djahanyar Chahabadi on January 8, 1994. Abstract: In a circuit for dividing the frequency of a received signal by an uneven number, initially another signal is derived through half-integer frequency division and thereafter divided by two. Preferably, a frequency division is performed alternately by an integer under the half-integer and by an integer above the half-integer, in order to achieve frequency division by a half-integer, whereby the toggling is performed dependent on the output signal.
Computer-aided probe with tri-state circuitry test capability: Patented by Michael Ugenti and Richard Caiola on December 1, 1986. Abstract: A probe is connected to a tri-state circuit which generates a programmable dc voltage to be impressed on a circuit node by the probed tip. emory is provided for storing any change in tip voltage signifying a fault in the tri-state test. A separate circuit detects programmable data levels to eliminate gray area ambiguities. Further, a quick-check circuit determines whether a node is short circuited by determining whether toggling can occur at a node.
Control arrangement for escalator or moving walk: Patented by Vlad Zaharia on May 6, 1995. Abstract: A safety control arrangement for escalators includes a detector for generating a trigger signal, and a microprocessor connected to a memory. A serial data communications bus connects the detector to the processor. The memory includes toggling and interrogating routines which permit verifying proper operability of the detector.
DATA SAMPLING ARCHITECTURE: Patented by Jin H. Hwang and Patrick D. Conley on March 1, 1989. Abstract: The present invention provides an architecture for sampling incoming asynchronous data pulses and providing synchronous output pulses having a constant pulse width. The invention has an input stage comprising a toggling flip-flop receiving the asynchronous pulses on the clock input. The complementary output of the flip-flop is provided to a dual path synchronizer stage followed by a dual path one-shot stage to terminate the synchronized pulse.
Device for inputting alphanumeric and special symbols: Patented by Matthias Schneider-Hufschmidt and Rainer Volland on March 9, 1998. Abstract: In a keyboard with a restricted number of input keys, shifting between upper-case and lower-case character letters is effected with a key which is otherwise available for character or symbol entry. The upper case shift is accomplished by actuating a control element while observing a particular timing condition. Toggling the control element allows for comfortable caps shifting.
Fluorescent lamp dimming: Patented by Ihor T. Wacyk, Vinit Jayaraj and Eugen J. De Mol on December 7, 1996. Abstract: Step dimming of a fluorescent lamp load through sensing of power line interruptions generated through the toggling of a switch. The number of power line interruptions through toggling produced within a predetermined period of time identifies the level of dimming desired. In the event that interruption of power to the ballast exceeds the predetermined period of time, the lamp load will be reset to a prefixed level of illumination once power is restored.
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