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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8129220 | Method and system for bonding electrical devices using an electrically conductive adhesive A system for bonding electrical devices using an electrically conductive adhesive to adhere the electrical devices together, the system comprising: an ultrasonic transducer to generate an ultrasonic vibration; and an ultrasonic to thermal energy apparatus operativel... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7714117 | Biomarkers for toxic algae The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Addition... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7452158 | Infill for bollard footing hole The invention relates to an infill which can be inserted into a bollard footing hole. The infill is designed such that it allows a bollard to be fit over it, and the infill fits within a footing hole. Methods of covering a footing hole are also bought. ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7177330 | Method and apparatus for controlling the polarization of an optical signal A method of controlling the state of polarization of an optical signal includes injecting the optical signal into a laser diode and matching the wavelength of the optical signal to a longitudinal mode of the laser diode. A stabilizer signal can also be injected in t... | 02/13/2007 |
| 6739025 | Method of improving properties of open end yarn Open end yarn is passed through a drawing zone located between a front roller and a back roller controlled to rotate at different velocities. An air jet nozzle is located between the two rollers and directs a jet of air at the yarn. The drawing improves various char... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6620303 | Process for making nickel electroforms It is known to apply a pulse current during electrodeposition of nickel. In the invention, pulse current waveforms have ramp-down spikes leading to improvements in surface finishes of electroforms created by the process.... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6543657 | Thermal manikin A thermal manikin has a closed perforated rigid frame covered by a breathable fabric extending over the frame and forming arms and legs. Water passages and a pump inside the manikin direct water around the manikin to simulate natural blood flow. The manik... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6528184 | Cobalt-molybdenum-phosphorus alloy diffusion barrier coatings Techniques are provided for electrolessly depositing and electrodepositing a CoMoP barrier coating onto copper or copper alloys to prevent copper diffusion when forming gold layers on articles such as watch bracelets, watch cases, imitation jewellery, spe... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6528185 | Cobalt-tungsten-phosphorus alloy diffusion barrier coatings, methods for their preparation, and their use in plated articles Techniques are provided for electrolessly depositing and electrodepositing CoWP barrier coating onto copper or copper alloys to prevent copper diffusion when forming layers on articles such as watch bracelets, watch cases, imitation jewelry, spectacle fra... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6521396 | Photographic chemical formula and process High density and contrast range photographic grids for a moire body scanner are made by a method including forming an image on a high density technical grade film, providing a recommended commercial developer chemical for said high density technical grade... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6499338 | Moisture management of textiles Moisture management indexes are determined for a textile sandwiched between two plates. Electrical conductors arranged in concentric opposing pairs are used to measure changes in electrical resistance of the fabric. A quantity of water (or other chosen li... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6454814 | Treatment of fabrics A method of treating a fabric including cellulose fiber to increase water absorption and hydrophilicity by graft polymerisation. The method includes pre-treating the fabric in a solution of an inhibitor for about one hour, and washing the fabric to remove... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6311600 | Electric power cable sheath cutter An electric power cable sheath cutter for longitudinally slicing an outer metallic sheath of a power cable include a frame arranged to be clamped by clamps to each end of a selected longitudinal section of the power cable. A carriage, slidingly mounted to... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6286747 | Ultrasonic transducer A bonding tool has a driver of piezoelectric elements in a stack. A sensor is positioned and held in the stack and includes a piezoelectric element sandwiched between electrodes and insulating wafers. Voltage developed between the electrodes is monitored ... | 09/11/2001 |
