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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5425708 | Catheter with an aorta-occluding balloon A catheter with an aorta-occluding balloon comprises a tube 1 extending between its L-shaped distal end 8 and its proximal end 9, and having a main lumen 2 formed centrally of the tube, a first and second subordinate lumens 3 and 4, both of them extending... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5422324 | Aluminum titanate ceramic and process for producing the same The present invention provides an aluminium titanate ceramic composed of, as main crystalline phases, 60-85% of an aluminum titanate phase, 10-25% of a rutile phase, 2-10% of a corundum phase and 2-10% of a mullite phase, wherein the amount of vitreous ph... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5422254 | Method to increase the trehalose content of organisms by transforming them with the structural genes for the short and long chains of yeast trehalose synthase Two nucleotide sequences encoding two different polypeptides found in yeast trehalose synthase have been isolated and cloned. The coding sequences can be inserted into suitable vectors and used to transform host cells. The transformed cells will produce i... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5421776 | Exhaust air hood An exhaust air hood has a tubular body and at least one plate member having a chamber inside thereof. The plate member has a planar configuration including widths gradually decreasing toward two longitudinal ends of the plate member, the chamber having an... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5420613 | Indirect thermal transfer printing method with a multi-usable transfer ink sheet A multi-usable thermal transfer ink sheet wherein on a foundation is provided a thermal transfer ink layer which is tranferable in portions in terms of the thickness thereof. To realize multi-printing even in an indirect thermal transfer method, the multi... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5420351 | Aromatic diamine compounds An aromatic diamine compound represented by formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, are each a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; and an aromatic diamine compound useful as an intermediate... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5419827 | Partially stabilized zirconia and its application to electronical device Partially stabilized zirconia is disclosed which contains yttrium oxide; an MgO ingredient in the grain boundaries; and the remainder being zirconium oxide and unavoidable impurities. Preferably a critical temperature difference of the partially stabilize... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5416620 | Pockels cell with AC driving voltage at frequency of periodic variation of writing light source Disclosed is a picture information memory device, including a picture information memory means for generating electric charges corresponding to the intensity of write-in light incident thereon, and for holding the generated electric charges as polarized c... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5416329 | Apparatus for counting liquid scintillation samples A device for counting liquid scintillation samples which can count a single sample or several samples simultaneously. A transport system moves samples from a storage section to a counting section. The samples are placed on sample plate holders to assist t... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5416328 | Method for evaluating sample activities in a multidetector liquid scintillation counter A method for the evaluation of sample activities in multidetector liquid scintillation counters. All prepared quench curve standards are measured only in one reference detector in order to establish the relationship between the quench levels and the count... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5416184 | High-molecular weight polycarbodiimide solution and methods for producing the same This invention provides methods for producing a high-molecular weight polycarbodiimide solution from an organic diisocyanate in the presence of a carbodiimidation catalyst, wherein 1) a chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon or 2) an alicyclic ether is used as... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5416149 | Pulp-like composite material and process for production thereof The present invention provides a pulp-like composite material free from the problems possessed by wood pulp and may be used as a possible substitute for asbestos, and a process for production thereof. The pulp-like composite material of the present invention c... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415908 | Polymer supports comprising highly reactive grafted polyolefin inescapably enclosed within a mesh fabric bag The invention concerns a polymer support of with highly accessible reactive groups onto which desired functional groups or metals can be attached, the polymer support comprising a polymer material which is grafted with reactive groups suitable to bind the... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415836 | Antifouling structure and method An antifouling structure in contact with seawater or at least its surface layer is made up of a beryllium copper alloy having a beryllium content lying in the range of 0.2% by weight to 2.8% by weight. While this antifouling structure is immersed in seawa... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415828 | Jig and method for isostatically pressing ceramic powder A jig for isostatic-pressing a ceramic feed powder to form a planar ceramic green body with a pressure of more than 300 kgf/cm2. The jig includes a mold in the form of a frame surrounding a cavity open at two sides and being made of a material ... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415735 | Recovery of organic substances dissolved in mechanical pulp This invention relates to a method for the recovery of organic substances dissolved or brought into a colloid form during the manufacture of a mechanical pulp where said mechanical pulp has not been subject to previous alkaline bleaching or other previous... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5413853 | Melamine resin foam The present invention provides a melamine resin foam comprising a foam body obtained by foaming a resin composition composed mainly of a melamine-formaldehyde condensate and a blowing agent, and hydrophobic component coated on said foam body. This melamin... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5408562 | Submarine, optical-fiber cable with optical fibers having tensile strain A submarine, optical-fiber cable having a central metal wire, a slotted rod surrounding the wires, an absorbent sheath surrounding the slotted rod, a plurality of strength members helically wound around the absorbent sheath, a metal jacket surrounding the... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5403829 | Use of bisphosphonates in endo-osteal bone surgery A method of enhancing the formation of bone tissue and/or eliminating late complications subsequent to bone surgery comprising administering an amount, which is safe and sufficient to promote the formation of bone tissue and/or eliminate late complication... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5400804 | Method and an equipment for installing a medicine capsule on a support The invention relates to a method and an equipment for inserting a tubular medicinal capsule on a support. In accordance with the invention, the opening extending through the capsule is expanded by blowing pressurized air into the opening immediately ahea... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5393444 | Piezoelectric semiconductor A piezoelectric semiconductor is a single crystal composed mainly of ZnO having properties such as electrical conductivity of 10-11 ~10-3 1/Ω.multidot.cm suitable for use as an acoustoelectric element, by adding a given amount of H | 02/28/1995 |
| 5393400 | Component sensor for molten metals A metal melt is used as a measuring electrode while a pure form of a particular metal component to be measured or an alloy containing it is used as a standard electrode. The active substance to come in contact with the standard electrode includes at least... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5392646 | Thermal type of flow rate sensor A thermal type of flow rate sensor includes heat-generating and temperature-compensating resistors RH and RC which are located within a fluid passage to measure the flow rate of the fluid. The linear term coefficient, , of the... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5380322 | Bone fixation device Bone fixation device comprising a profiled bar (1) on which at least two supporting members (2) have been movably and lockably mounted. The supporting members (2) comprise a sliding portion (3) having an opening (4) therein for passing the bar (1) and a s... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5379360 | Optical fiber connector and method of manufacturing the same Disclosed is an optical fiber connector comprising, (i) a lower plate having a first upper flat surface, a second upper flat surface being lower than the first upper flat surface, and a stepped portion interposed between the first and second upper flat su... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5373080 | Process for producing polycarbodiimide resin The present invention provides a process for producing a polycarbodiimide resin from an aliphatic diisocyanate and a terminal-blocking agent in the presence of a carbodiimidization catalyst, wherein the aliphatic diisocyanate is tetramethylxylylene diisoc... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5371583 | Roller breakage detector for roller hearth kilns Light projectors are located outside of a kiln inlet and at positions below the axis of a roller array for generating optical signals in the lengthwise direction. Light receptors are located outside of a kiln outlet and at positions below the axis of a ro... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5369943 | Equipment for providing a medicine rod with a shell The invention relates to providing a medicinal rod with a shell. The shell is formed from a hose, which is expanded by pressurizing its inner space. The medicinal rod is pushed into the expanded hose, after which the pressure is relieved. The hose tighten... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5369217 | Rhythm creating system for creating a rhythm pattern from specifying input data Rhythm patterns are created by producing primitive data not having any fixed meaning and by associating the primitive data with desired creating parameters among a plurality of creating parameters for specifying meanings of the primitive data. The rhythm ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5368047 | Suction-type blood sampler A blood sampler of the suction-type is provided with a gasket, a lancet unit and a plunger slidable in a housing having an open front and an open rear end. A rod is connected at its front end to the lancet unit. The rod extends rearwardly over a detent in... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5367170 | Method for measuring samples with liquid scintillation counting and a counter A method and a liquid scintillation counter for measuring a sample, a mixture of the specimen to be analysed and a scintillator, in a liquid scintillation counter where the sample (14) is measured with two photo multiplier tubes (23, 24) situated on diffe... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5365695 | Parking place obstruction Theft preventing means at a parking lot comprising a hindrance means (10, 30) raisable from a retired position and lockable in a raised position. The hindrance means comprises a tubular part (10) depressed into the ground at the parking lot, and a post (3... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5362556 | Pressure-sensitive transfer recording medium A pressure-sensitive transfer recording medium adapted to overlapping strike printing on a low-noise impact printer, comprising a foundation, and a porous ink-releasing layer containing an ink paste provided on the foundation, the ink paste comprising a c... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5360012 | Blood sampler and an amplifier for use therewith An adapter 4 fitted in a tube holder 1 is composed of four flexible extensions 23 integral with the forward end of the adapter, and each extension includes a slanted portion 27 and a gripping portion 28 which may have a stopping lug 30 formed on the latte... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5359149 | Superconductive device for helping shield magnetic field A superconductive device for helping shield magnetic field comprises at least two members; a layer containing superconductive oxide over each of the members; connecting component for connecting the members to form a substrate; and connecting element for c... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5357409 | Illuminated safety helmet An illuminated safety helmet including a protective core and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed around the protective core. The LEDs are sequentially illuminated by control circuitry. A housing encloses the control circuitry and a power ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5357114 | Method for use in liquid scintillation counting for detecting, recording and analyzing scintillation phenomena A method for use in liquid scintillation counting for detecting, recording and analyzing scintillation phenomena due to ionizing radiation in a device having a measuring chamber into which the sample is placed and which sample is measured with at least tw... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5346870 | Aluminum titanate ceramic and process for producing the same An aluminum titanate ceramic has as main crystalline phases, a crystalline phase of aluminum titanate and a solid solution thereof, a crystalline phase of mullite and a crystalline phase of rare earth titanate represented by RE2 Ti2 ... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5346303 | Shaker/incubator A shaker/incubator (10) comprising an even number of shaking planes (11) placed one on top of the other, which can be brought into a shaking motion by means of a rotating shaft (15) with eccentrics (20) attached thereto. Every second shaking plane is in t... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5344974 | Process for the preparation of N-acyl derivatives of 5-aminolevulinic acid, as well as the hydrochloride of the free acid The invention relates to a process for the preparation of N-acyl derivatives of 5-aminolevulinic acid of general formula R-CO-NH-CH2 -CO-CH2 -CH2 -COOH, in which R stands for methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, phenyl... | 09/06/1994 |
