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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8174259 | Apparatus and method for determining magnetic properties of materials Apparatus for determining magnetic properties of materials comprises a portable probe (1), an equipment trolley (2) holding cryogenics and electronics and connecting cables (3). The probe (1) comprises a drive coil (4) and a correc... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8150264 | Methods for non-wavelength-converting multi-lane optical switching A method for providing multi-wavelength switching. The method comprising receiving a plurality of signals through at least one input port, and separating the plurality of said signals into at least one wavelength signal set based on wavelengths, wherein a first wave... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8076136 | Mineralized three-dimensional bone constructs The present disclosure provides ex vivo-derived mineralized three-dimensional bone constructs. The bone constructs are obtained by culturing osteoblasts and osteoclast precursors under randomized gravity vector conditions. Preferably, the randomized gravity vector c... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8030620 | System and method for nano-pantography A method is provided for creating a plurality of substantially uniform nano-scale features in a substantially parallel manner in which an array of micro-lenses is positioned on a surface of a substrate, where each micro-lens includes a hole such that the bottom of t... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7960708 | Device and method for manufacturing a particulate filter with regularly spaced micropores Various embodiments disclose devices and methods for fabricating microporous particulate filters with regularly space pores wherein sheet membrane substrates are exposed to energetic particle radiation through a mask and the damaged regions removed in a suitable dev... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7951864 | Nanocomposites of polymers with dispersed nanotubes The present invention provides polymer nanocomposites with dispersed nanotubes and methods of making same. The polymer may be a polyether. For example, the present invention provides an effective method to successfully disperse single walled nanotubes (SWNTs) into b... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7897135 | Carbon combustion synthesis of oxides The present invention is generally directed to a novel, economic synthesis of oxide ceramic composites. Methods of the present invention, referred to as carbon combustion synthesis of oxides (CCSO), are a modification of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893222 | Introduction of structural affinity handles as a tool in selective nucleic acid separations The method is used for separating nucleic acids and other similar constructs. It involves selective introduction, enhancement, or stabilization of affinity handles such as single-strandedness in the undesired (or desired) nucleic acids as compared to the usual struc... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7893148 | Nanocomposites of polymers with dispersed nanotubes The present invention provides polymer nanocomposites with dispersed nanotubes and methods of making same. The polymer may be a polyether. For example, the present invention provides an effective method to successfully disperse single walled nanotubes (SWNTs) into b... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7883839 | Method and apparatus for nano-pantography A method is provided for creating a plurality of substantially uniform nano-scale features in a substantially parallel manner in which an array of micro-lenses is positioned on a surface of a substrate, where each micro-lens includes a hole such that the bottom of t... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883831 | Method for translating a structured beam of energetic particles across a substrate in template mask lithography The present inventors have developed an accurate method for forming a plurality of images on a substrate. The present method provides an improved pattern replication technique that provides submicron resolution, for example 20 nm or less, especially 10 nm or less. T... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7838466 | Device for chemical and biochemical reactions using photo-generated reagents This invention provides method and apparatus for performing chemical and biochemical reactions in solution using in situ generated photo-products as reagent or co-reagent. In particular, the present invention provides methods and devices for selectively converting p... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7796843 | Design and performance of a Fiber Bragg grating displacement sensor for measurement of movement A displacement sensor based on the underlying principle that when the outer surface of a quartz fiber (fiber optic cable) is etched to form a series of regularly spaced lines (a Fiber Bragg grating), laser light of a wavelength matching the spacing of the lines whic... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7709418 | High transition temperature superconducting compositions Described is a superconducting composition comprising an oxide complex of the formula [L1−xMx]aAbOy wherein L is lanthanum, lutetium, yttrium or scandium; A is copper, bismuth, titanium, tungsten, zirconium, t... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7637960 | Short and thin silicon cantilever with tip and fabrication thereof Thin and short cantilevers possess both a low force constant and a high resonance frequency, thus are highly desirable for atomic force microscope (AFM) imaging and force measurement. According to some embodiments, the invention provides small silicon (Si) cantileve... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7611969 | Generation and applications of negative dielectric constant materials A negative dielectric is induced by the application of a dc bias-electric field in aggregates of oxide nano-particles whose surfaces have been specially treated. The magnitude of the dielectric constant and the frequency where the negative dielectric constant occurs... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7598371 | Nucleic acid separation using immobilized metal affinity chromatography An immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC) method for separating and/or purifying compounds containing a non-shielded purine or pyrimidine moiety or group such as nucleic acid, presumably through interaction with the abundant aromatic nitrogen atoms in the ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7587899 | Shape memory alloy actuated adaptive exhaust nozzle for jet engine The proposed adaptive exhaust nozzle features an innovative use of the shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators for actively control of the opening area of the exhaust nozzle for jet engines. The SMA actuators remotely control the opening area of the exhaust nozzle throug... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7544638 | Device for chemical and biochemical reactions using photo-generated reagents This invention provides method and apparatus for performing chemical and biochemical reactions in solution using in situ generated photo-products as reagent or co-reagent. In particular, the present invention provides methods and devices for generating a photogenera... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7491680 | Device for chemical and biochemical reactions using photo-generated reagents This invention provides method and apparatus for performing chemical and biochemical reactions in solution using in situ generated photo-products as reagent or co-reagent. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods and devices for generating one or ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7420175 | Explosives detection by directional fast neutron beams scan with associated particles This invention is related to equipment and techniques for fast neutron activation analysis of explosives and /or other warfare agent. The techniques are based on 14 MeV fast neutrons from D-T fusion reaction, the kinematics of the nuclear reaction and fast coinciden... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7381492 | Thin film solid oxide fuel cell and method for forming A thin film solid oxide fuel cell (TFSOFC) having a porous metallic anode and a porous cathode is provided. The fuel cell is formed by using a continuous metal foil as a substrate to epitaxially deposit a thin film electrolyte on one surface of the foil. The metal f... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7357509 | Metrics to predict subjective impact of eye's wave aberration Several metrics to predict the subjective impact of the eye's wavefront aberrations are presented. The metrics can be based on RMS wavefront errors or slopes, the area of the critical pupil, a curvature parameter, the point spread function, the optical transfer func... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7202362 | Transition metal complexes from solid state synthesis Methods and compositions related to the synthesis of photosensitizers of titanium dioxide performed in situ, stepwise, in the solid state, and directly on the surface of the titanium dioxide semiconductor material. The method is generally accomplished by first absor... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7006918 | Method for stress and stability related measurements in boreholes A method for the measurement of the stresses and pressure perturbations surrounding a well, and a system for computing the optimum location for initiating a hydraulic stress fracture. The technique includes using sensors attached to the wellbore casing connected to ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6939775 | Capacitor and method of storing energy A method for storing energy in a capacitor includes connecting a first conductor to a first electrode. A second conductor is connected to a second electrode. The second electrode is separated from the first electrode by a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer inclu... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6908768 | Process for testing catalysts using thermography Apparatus for testing catalyst candidates including a multi-cell holder e.g. a honeycomb or plate, or a collection of individual support particles that have been treated with solutions/suspensions of catalyst ingredients to produce cells, spots or pellets holding ea... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6890076 | Method and apparatus for using adaptive optics in a scanning laser ophthalmoscope A scanning laser ophthalmoscope incorporates adaptive optics to compensate for wavefront aberrations in the eye. Light from a light source is scanned onto the retina. Light reflected from the retina is detected for imaging and is also used for wavefront sensing. The... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6881979 | One-chip micro-integrated optoelectronic sensor This disclosure describes one-chip micro-integrated optoelectronic sensors and methods for fabricating and using the same. The sensors may include an optical emission source, optical filter and a photodetector fabricated on the same transparent substrate using the s... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6847737 | Methods for performing DAF data filtering and padding A method for padding, filtering, denoising, image enhancing and increased time-frequency acquisition is described for digitized data of a data set where unknown data is estimated using real data by adding unknown data points in a manner that the padding routine can ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6835626 | Method to overcome instability of ultra-shallow semiconductor junctions A method of forming a stable junction on a microelectronic structure on a semiconductor wafer having a silicon surface layer on a substrate includes the following steps: implanting dopant ions into the surface layer; cleaning and oxidizing the surface layer, and twi... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6834233 | System and method for stress and stability related measurements in boreholes A system and method for the measurement of the stresses and pressure perturbations surrounding a well, and a system for computing the optimum location for initiating a hydraulic stress fracture. The technique includes using sensors attached to the wellbore casing co... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6645656 | Thin film solid oxide fuel cell and method for forming A thin film solid oxide fuel cell (TFSOFC) having a porous metallic anode and a porous cathode is provided. The fuel cell is formed by using a continuous metal foil as a substrate to epitaxially deposit a thin film electrolyte on one surface of the foil. ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6630111 | Apparatus for testing catalysts using spectroscopy Apparatus for evaluating catalysts, including a multicell holder, e.g., a honeycomb or plate, or a collection of individual support particles, is treated with solutions/suspensions of catalyst ingredients to produce cells, spots or pellets holding each of... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6624429 | Lithographic patterning of curved substrates For producing an exposure pattern on a curved, in particular concave substrate field of a substrate which comprises a layer of resist material sensitive to exposure to an energetic radiation, in a pattern transfer system a wide, substantially parallel bea... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6623970 | Process for testing catalysts using spectroscopy Methods for evaluating catalysts, in which a multicell holder, e.g., a honeycomb or plate, or a collection of individual support particles, is treated with solutions/suspensions of catalyst ingredients to produce cells, spots or pellets holding each of a ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6623969 | Process for testing catalysts using mass spectroscopy Methods for evaluating catalysts, in which a multicell holder, e.g., a honeycomb or plate, or a collection of individual support particles, is treated with solutions/suspensions of catalyst ingredients to produce cells, spots or pellets holding each of a ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6623968 | Parallel flow reactor and apparatus for testing catalysts Apparatus for evaluating catalysts, including a multicell holder, e.g., a honeycomb or plate, or a collection of individual support particles, is treated with solutions/suspensions of catalyst ingredients to produce cells, spots or pellets holding each of... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6623967 | Process for testing catalysts using chromatography Methods for evaluating catalysts, in which a multicell holder, e.g., a honeycomb or plate, or a collection of individual support particles, is treated with solutions/suspensions of catalyst ingredients to produce cells, spots or pellets holding each of a ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6608360 | One-chip micro-integrated optoelectronic sensor This disclosure describes one-chip micro-integrated optoelectronic sensors and methods for fabricating and using the same. The sensors may include an optical emission source, optical filter and a photodetector fabricated on the same transparent substrate ... | 08/19/2003 |
