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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8117040 | System and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating presence of substance A system and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating a presence of a solid, liquid, gas, or other substance of interest, particularly a dangerous, hazardous, or otherwise threatening chemical, biological, or radioactive substance. The system comprises one ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7887243 | Miniature mechanical transfer optical coupler A miniature mechanical transfer (MT) optical coupler (“MMTOC”) for optically connecting a first plurality of optical fibers with at least one other plurality of optical fibers. The MMTOC may comprise a beam splitting element, a plurality of collimating lenses, a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7838628 | System for removing contaminants from plastic resin A resin recycling system that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material in an environmentally safe and economical manner. The system includes receiving the resin in container form. A grinder grinds the containers into resin particles. The partic... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7604451 | Feed mechanism and method for feeding minute items A feeding mechanism and method for feeding minute items, such as capacitors, resistors, or solder preforms. The mechanism is adapted to receive a plurality of the randomly-positioned and randomly-oriented extremely small or minute items, and to isolate, orient, and ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7583743 | Method of differential-phase/absolute-amplitude QAM A method of quadrature amplitude modulation involving encoding phase differentially and amplitude absolutely, allowing for a high data rate and spectral efficiency in data transmission and other communication applications, and allowing for amplitude scaling to facil... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7473759 | Apparatus and method for removing solvent from carbon dioxide in resin recycling system A two-step resin recycling system and method solvent that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material. The system and method includes one or more solvent wash vessels to expose resin particles to a solvent, the solvent contacting the resin particl... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7473758 | Solvent cleaning system and method for removing contaminants from solvent used in resin recycling A two step solvent and carbon dioxide based system that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material and which further includes a solvent cleaning system for periodically removing the contaminants from the solvent so that the solvent can be reused ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7470766 | Method for removing contaminants from plastic resin A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material containers using a first organic solvent system and a second carbon dioxide system. The organic solvent is utilized for removing the contaminants from the synthetic resin material and the carbon dioxid... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7462685 | Method for removing contaminants from plastic resin A resin recycling method that produces essentially contaminant-free synthetic resin material in an environmentally safe and economical manner. The method includes receiving the resin in container form. The containers are then ground into resin particles. The particl... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7452962 | Method of removing contaminants from plastic resins A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material containers using a first organic solvent system and a second carbon dioxide system. The organic solvent is utilized for removing the contaminants from the synthetic resin material and the carbon dioxid... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7440527 | Method of differential-phase/absolute-amplitude QAM A method of quadrature amplitude modulation involving encoding phase differentially and amplitude absolutely, allowing for a high data rate and spectral efficiency in data transmission and other communication applications, and allowing for amplitude scaling to facil... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7383030 | Distributed data transmitter A distributed data transmitter (DTXR) which is an adaptive data communication microwave transmitter having a distributable architecture of modular components, and which incorporates both digital and microwave technology to provide substantial improvements in physica... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7350985 | Miniature MT optical assembly (MMTOA) An optical assembly (10) includes a rigid mount (12) with a recess (26) proximate a first side thereof, a substrate (14), and an optical die (16) flip-chip bonded to the substrate (14). The substrate (14) is secured t... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7304475 | Mechanism for and method of biasing magnetic sensor A magnetic sensor package having a biasing mechanism involving a coil-generated, resistor-controlled magnetic field for providing a desired biasing effect. In a preferred illustrated embodiment, the package broadly comprises a substrate; a magnetic sensor element; a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7277494 | Method of differential-phase/absolute-amplitude QAM A method of quadrature amplitude modulation involving encoding phase differentially and amplitude absolutely, allowing for a high data rate and spectral efficiency in data transmission and other communication applications, and allowing for amplitude scaling to facil... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258022 | Micro-tensile testing system A micro-tensile testing system providing a stand-alone test platform for testing and reporting physical or engineering properties of test samples of materials having thicknesses of approximately between 0.002 inch and 0.030 inch, including, for example, LiGA enginee... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253253 | Method of removing contaminants from plastic resins A method for removing contaminants from synthetic resin material containers using a first organic solvent system and a second carbon dioxide system. The organic solvent is utilized for removing the contaminants from the synthetic resin material and the carbon dioxid... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7245680 | Method of differential-phase/absolute-amplitude QAM A method of quadrature amplitude modulation involving encoding phase differentially and amplitude absolutely, allowing for a high data rate and spectral efficiency in data transmission and other communication applications, and allowing for amplitude scaling to facil... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7245061 | Micro-beam friction liner and method of transferring energy A micro-beam friction liner adapted to increase performance and efficiency and reduce wear in a piezoelectric motor or actuator or other device using a traveling or standing wave to transfer energy in the form of torque and momentum. The micro-beam friction liner co... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243554 | Micro-tensile testing system A micro-tensile testing system providing a stand-alone test platform for testing and reporting physical or engineering properties of test samples of materials having thicknesses of approximately between 0.002 inch and 0.030 inch, including, for example, LiGA enginee... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7239674 | Method of differential-phase/absolute-amplitude QAM A method of quadrature amplitude modulation involving encoding phase differentially and amplitude absolutely, allowing for a high data rate and spectral efficiency in data transmission and other communication applications, and allowing for amplitude scaling to facil... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239676 | Method of differential-phase/absolute-amplitude QAM A method of quadrature amplitude modulation involving encoding phase differentially and amplitude absolutely, allowing for a high data rate and spectral efficiency in data transmission and other communication applications, and allowing for amplitude scaling to facil... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7181110 | Apparatus and method for combining light from two or more fibers into a single fiber An apparatus and method for combining light signals carried on a plurality of input fibers onto a single receiving fiber with a high degree of efficiency. The apparatus broadly comprises the receiving fiber and a plurality of input fiber-lens assemblies, with each f... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7126104 | System and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating presence of substance A system and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating a presence of a solid, liquid, gas, or other substance of interest, particularly a dangerous, hazardous, or otherwise threatening chemical, biological, or radioactive substance. The system comprises one ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119478 | Piezoelectric step-motion actuator A step-motion actuator using piezoelectric material to launch a flight mass which, in turn, actuates a drive pawl to progressively engage and drive a toothed wheel or rod to accomplish stepped motion. Thus, the piezoelectric material converts electrical energy into ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107015 | ISM band to U-NII band frequency transverter and method of frequency transversion A frequency transverter (10) and method for enabling bi-frequency dual-directional transfer of digitally encoded data on an RF carrier by translating between a crowded or otherwise undesirable first frequency band, such as the 2.4 GHz ISM band, and a less-cro... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7091718 | System having unmodulated flux locked loop for measuring magnetic fields A system (10) for measuring magnetic fields, wherein the system (10) comprises an unmodulated or direct-feedback flux locked loop (12) connected by first and second unbalanced RF coaxial transmission lines (16a, 16b) ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088972 | Distributed data transmitter A distributed data transmitter (DTXR) which is an adaptive data communication microwave transmitter having a distributable architecture of modular components, and which incorporates both digital and microwave technology to provide substantial improvements in physica... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7024165 | ISM band to U-NII band frequency transverter and method of frequency transversion A frequency transverter (10) and method for enabling bi-frequency dual-directional transfer of digitally encoded data on an RF carrier by translating between a crowded or otherwise undesirable first frequency band, such as the 2.4 GHz ISM band, and a less-cro... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7013068 | Apparatus and method for combining light from two or more fibers into a single fiber An apparatus and method for combining light signals carried on a plurality of input fibers onto a single receiving fiber with a high degree of efficiency. The apparatus broadly comprises the receiving fiber and a plurality of input fiber-lens assemblies, with each f... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6983658 | Micro-tensile testing system A micro-tensile testing system providing a stand-alone test platform for testing and reporting physical or engineering properties of test samples of materials having thicknesses of approximately between 0.002 inch and 0.030 inch, including, for example, LiGA enginee... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6946671 | System and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating presence of substance A system and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating a presence of a solid, liquid, gas, or other substance of interest, particularly a dangerous, hazardous, or otherwise threatening chemical, biological, or radioactive substance. The system comprises one ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6897078 | Programmable multi-chip module A multi-chip module comprising a low-temperature co-fired ceramic substrate having a first side on which are mounted active components and a second side on which are mounted passive components, wherein this segregation of components allows for hermetically sealing t... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6818984 | Programmable multi-chip module A multi-chip module comprising a low-temperature co-fired ceramic substrate having a first side on which are mounted active components and a second side on which are mounted passive components, wherein this segregation of components allows for hermetically sealing t... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6806845 | Time-delayed directional beam phased array antenna An antenna comprising a phased array of quadrifilar helix or other multifilar antenna elements and a time-delaying feed network adapted to feed the elements. The feed network can employ a plurality of coaxial cables that physically bridge a microstrip feed circuitry... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6807219 | Laser housing having integral mounts and method of manufacturing same A housing adapted to position, support, and facilitate aligning various components, including an optical path assembly, of a laser. In a preferred embodiment, the housing is constructed from a single piece of material and broadly comprises one or more through-holes;... | 10/19/2004 |
