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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185292 | Method for estimation of at least one engine parameter A system comprising determination of tuning parameters enabling optimal estimation of unmeasured engine outputs, e.g., thrust. The level of degradation of engine performance is generally described by unmeasurable health parameters related to each major engine compon... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8184009 | Humidity-sensitive cutoff fuse A humidity-sensitive cutoff fuse RFID tag is provided with a bimorph element and thin conductive bridges positioned on an RFID tag substrate that can react to all changes in storage humidity conditions. The bimorph element is configured and positioned so that when i... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182715 | Chemical combination for the generation of disinfectant and heat This invention comprises a lightweight, portable chemical combination of reagents for sterilizing or disinfecting objects in the absence of electrical power or fire. The chemical combination includes a chemical oxidant with the capacity to liberate a biocidal interm... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8176849 | Warhead comprised of encapsulated green fragments of varied size and shape A fragmentation warhead includes a cylindrical body, and an explosive charge disposed within the innermost part of the warhead body. Upon detonation of the explosive charge, the warhead body is ultimately caused to shear and break into fragments with controlled size... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176832 | System and method for obstruction deflection A system and a method for obstruction deflection for a vehicle. The system generally includes a guide; and a support structure. The support structure includes one or more supports; one or more guide connectors; a fixed single support bracket; a tilt bracket; and a f... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8168386 | Methods for detecting Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus TC-83 and its use as a biological agent simulant The present invention is generally related to products and methods that facilitate the use of Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) virus TC-83 (TC-83) as a non-hazardous simulant, or surrogate, for viable pathogenic viruses. Specifically, TC-83 nucleic sequences are... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8168016 | High-blast explosive compositions containing particulate metal High performance aluminized explosive compositions for high performance, high blast, low sensitivity explosive applications are disclosed. The compositions include Cl-20, HMX, RDX, or another material as the explosive ingredient, a binder system of cellulose acetate... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8164742 | Photopolarimetric lidar dual-beam switching device and mueller matrix standoff detection system and method An optomechanical switching device, a control system, and a graphical user interface for a photopolarimetric lidar standoff detection that employs differential-absorption Mueller matrix spectroscopy. An output train of alternate continuous-wave CO2 laser ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163109 | High-density hafnium-based metallic glass alloys that include six or more elements A class of high-density bulk metallic glass hafnium-based alloys, having copper, nickel, aluminum, tin, and titanium or niobium as alloying elements is disclosed. This class includes alloys having higher densities and a higher reduced glass-transition temperature th... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161884 | System and method for explosively stamping a selective fragmentation pattern A selective fragmentation pattern of explosive material is applied to a surface of a munition. None, some, or all of the explosive material in the selective fragmentation pattern may be detonated, selectively stamping the surface of the munition with the detonated e... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161883 | Flash-bang grenade with greater flash intensity A safer flash-bang grenade that yields the state of the art sound intensity, plus a brighter, more intense flash of the order of 13.5 million candela—which effect is due to a combination of a particularly efficacious pyrotechnic formulation and a particular reacti... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161863 | Recoil-actuated gun scavenger A recoil-actuated gun scavenger for a gun having a bore, a breech, a recoiling mass, and a non-recoiling mass. The scavenger may include a pneumatic cylinder and a piston translatable therein. A rod may be fixed to the piston. The cylinder and rod may be fixed to re... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8161797 | Sampling device for low volatility hazardous chemicals A device for use with a detection means and a solvent source for sampling low volatility hazardous chemicals within a sample matrix is comprised of a sonicator having a probe for providing mechanical agitation to the sample matrix; means for transporting solvent gas... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8159738 | Large aperture polymer electro-optic shutter device and method of manufacturing same A large-aperture direct-view high-speed electro-optic shutter includes an electro-optic polymer material constructed to form a Pockels cell and an integrated photoconducting semiconductor switch. A chromophore-doped polymer material or chromophore copolymer, wherein... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157785 | Burn patient resuscitation system A method and system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered as part of the method and/or by the system. The method in at least one embodiment includes ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157383 | System for displaying images and/or information on aircraft blades and method thereof A system for displaying information via a light source on rotating helicopter blades of an aircraft such as a helicopter is provided. The light source may be a laser light source and the light therefrom may be directed onto the aircraft blade by one or more motion c... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156897 | “Implant and forget” mechanism to interact with biota, in particular fauna that may outgrow available habitat and method of use thereof An “implant and forget” device for interacting with biota after a pre-established time period. Preferably, the biota are fauna and more particularly fish. In select embodiments, the device comprises packaging enclosing an apparatus for timing interaction via ope... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156870 | Lightweight cartridge case Disclosed is an ammunition cartridge case that includes a sleeve, a base fixedly attached to the sleeve and a fiber reinforced polymer composite annulus that is at least partially within the base. In certain embodiments, the sleeve and the base are formed partly or ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153786 | Synthesis of azido heterocycles Energetic candidate azido heterocycles and their synthesis are described. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153397 | Recombinant light chains of botulinum neurotoxins and light chain fusion proteins for use in research and clinical therapy The present invention relates to the construction, expression, and purification of synthetic or recombinant light chain (LC) botulinum neurotoxin genes from all botulinum neurotoxin serotypes. The methods of the invention can provide 1.1 g of the LC per liter of cul... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151709 | Anti-setback spin clip application A stab type fuze mechanism, such as the 30 mm M759 fuze mechanism, which utilizes a generally horse shoe shaped configuration anti-setback spin clip initially lodged in a grove within the body of a target sensing probe, but extending partially therefrom, which exten... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151630 | Quantitative fit test system and method for assessing respirator biological fit factors A quantitative fit test (QNFT) system and method for assessing the biological fit factor (FF) performance of respiratory protective devices. The biological QNFT system includes the following three main elements: an aerosol generation system; an exposure chamber; and... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149956 | Method of automated demodulation and classification of phase-shift-keying signals using hysteretic differential zero-crossing time samples An automatic zero-crossing signal demodulation and classification device for rapidly identifying an unknown modulation in a signal identifies an unknown modulation in a signal, demodulates differential phase shift keying signals and automatically recognizes certain ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8149268 | System and method for determining three-dimensional information from two-dimensional images A system and method of determining three-dimensional data for an object by performing optical flow analysis to calculate surface profile analysis for a group of monocular component images that vary wavelength distribution, and determining three-dimensional data rela... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8148020 | Molybdenum/air battery and cell design A metal-air battery has an anode in which the electrochemically active material is molybdenum. The molybdenum may be in the form of a bulk body of material or it may comprise a particulate material dispersed with or in another material. In some instances, the molybd... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146215 | Flexible connection and release device and method A flexible connection and release device which allows quick release while under load. The device includes a first link; a second link; a first sling having one end attached to the first link; a second sling having one end attached to the second link; a tab attached ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144334 | Fiber-optic, digital system for laser Doppler vibrometers (LDVs) An apparatus and method for non-determination of the surface velocity of a target using optical interference and Doppler shifting of the light reflected from the target are disclosed. It may be used to measure small-amplitude, acoustic frequency surface vibrations a... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8143578 | Ferroelectric radiation detector employing frequency modulated readout A detector for electromagnetic radiation such as millimeter wave and infrared employs a ring-shaped ferroelectric element having a temperature affected by an absorber for the radiation. The dielectric constant of the ferroelectric material is a strong function of th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141469 | Quick-release spindle for gun tube The breech end of a gun may include a quick-release spindle assembly. A carrier may have a locking collar rotatably disposed therein. The locking collar may have a through-bore and one or more projections extending into the through-bore. The locking collar may be ro... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141286 | Cheek rest for firearm There is shown in this invention a face cheek rest for a firearm that cushions a shooter (to generally aim then shoot) against uncomfortable interaction with harsh surfaces on a firearm buttstock or body. The cheek rest provides a secure, easy to clamp on and use in... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8138950 | Programmable parking meter and integrated paging transmitter A programmable parking meter and integrated paging transmitter is provided to warn the parking patron with a pre-violation notice that the parking time is about to expire. The programmable parking meter and integrated paging transmitter includes a rechargeable batte... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8138716 | Portable multi-input remote AA battery chargers A portable multi-input remote AA battery charger is provided that can recharge as many as eight (8) AA batteries at once within 100 minutes. This invention's battery charger for rechargeable batteries can also be powered by a number of the currently available milita... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8138714 | Portable hybrid multi-input remote AA battery chargers A portable hybrid multi-input remote AA battery charger is provided that can recharge as many as four (4) AA batteries at once within 100 minutes. This invention's battery charger for rechargeable batteries can also be powered by a number of the currently available ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8134442 | Magic spheres assembled from conically magnetized rings A group of magnetic strands are configured into a minimal number of solid magnetized toroidal rings with a conical magnetization direction and then aligned, stacked and assembled into a magic sphere magnetic structure. Each magnetized toroidal ring has predetermined... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8134020 | Polymerization of hydroxytyrosol mediated by horseradish peroxidases The present invention provides a method of producing polyhydroxytyrosol comprising the step of reacting hydroxytyrosol monomers or derivative thereof in a mixed solution comprising an enzyme, hydrogen peroxide, and an aqueous solvent. ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133993 | Hydrogenolytic denitration of polynitro compounds: pentanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane A method for synthesizing pentanitrohexaazaisowurtzintane under neutral reaction conditions. Which synthesis involves treating a solution of hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane in ethyl acetate in the presence of a catalytic quantity of palladium on a carbon substrate, un... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133450 | Portable chemical sterilizer A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or o... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133449 | Portable chemical sterilizer A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or o... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133448 | Portable chemical sterilizer A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or o... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132985 | Armor unit Armor units for rubble mound structures including breakwaters, revetments, groins, jetties, and the like. Embodiments are appropriate for ocean, river, lake and reservoir structure armoring, to prevent erosion from damaging hydrodynamic forces resulting from waves a... | 03/13/2012 |
