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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6504508 | Printed circuit variable impedance transmission line antenna A meander line antenna (MLA) is fabricated by using printed circuit techniques to form a one-piece meander line. Previous MLAs so constructed required hand assembly. The present method of the invention utilizes photolithographic methods and plated through... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6485993 | Method of making opto-electronic devices using sacrificial devices A method for making optoelectronic devices with interdigitated arrays of photonic devices is disclosed wherein an array of first type photonic devices and sacrificial device(s) is hybridized to a driver circuitry substrate, the sacrificial devices are rem... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6486850 | Single feed, multi-element antenna An array antenna capable of use with a single signal feed has a transmission line oriented substantially parallel to a ground plane, which transmission line has a multiplicity of sequential sections with each sequential section having a different spacing ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6464365 | Light collimator for liquid crystal displays A collimator is provided to collimate light from a lambertian light source in which light from a fluorescent lamp is reflected towards an exit slit and in which light which leaves the slit at 180 degrees and is collimated in one direction to +/-1/2 degree... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6458312 | Automotive exterior panel and method for producing the same The present invention relates to a blow molded article with a smooth appearance and to the method of making the article. More particularly, the blow molding system of the present invention utilizes a thermal cycle to eliminate certain molding defects and ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6459842 | Packaging system for two-dimensional optoelectronic arrays The present invention features a packaging system for two-dimensional optoelectronic arrays. In one embodiment, the packaging includes a heat spreader, a housing with embedded electrical interconnections, a substrate including electrical contacts, an appl... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6452549 | Stacked, multi-band look-through antenna The present invention features a stacked, multi-band, antenna system consisting of a low-frequency, forward portion and a gridded, rear portion designed for operation at a higher frequency. Both front and rear radiating elements may share a common ground ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6451417 | Molded article laminated with fabric and method for reprocessing the same The present invention relates to a molded article laminated with fabric wherein a thermoplastic resin (A) has a fabric, made up of fibers of a highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B), adhered to the surface thereof, wherein the thermoplastic resin (... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6453081 | Optoelectronic device with integrated passive optical elements and method An optoelectronic device with an array of passive optical elements mounted thereon which provide optical communications between the active optical elements of the transceiver array as well as optical signal processing.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6447174 | Active optical interconnect A connector and cable provide a two dimensional array of optical channels for interconnecting electronic circuits using a two-dimensional, integrated circuit array of emitter and/or detector elements affixed to the fiber bundle, an ASIC substrate includin... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6441340 | Registered microperforated films for modified/controlled atmosphere packaging Microperforated packaging materials for use in modifying or controlling the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and/out of a fresh produce container, where the microperforations are specifically tailored in size, location and number for the specific pr... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6434308 | Optoelectronic connector system An optical transceiver system including a plurality of transceiver nodes with at least one two-dimensional integrated circuit array of optical emitters and detectors mounted on an ASIC drive circuit and forming a focal plane; a lens or light collimator lo... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6429824 | Low profile, broadband, dual mode, modified notch antenna A low profile, broadband includes an active conductive edge having a shape which approximates a quadratic curve. Two identical elements may be used in an opposed manner to form signals across their respective active edges, and two pairs of opposed identic... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6429758 | Miniature electromechanical switch The present invention is an RF electromechanical single pole single throw (SPST) switch providing a low loss path for RF signals in closed position and a high impedance path for RF signals in open position. The structure has two reed switches each having ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6417842 | Engonomic mouse apparatus An ergonomic mouse accessory that allows the user to vary the manner in which the control buttons of the mouse are operated, thereby reducing or eliminating repetitive strain injuries (RSI). A trigger arm rises from an attaching means, wherein the attachi... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6406079 | Automobile bumper core The automobile bumper core according to the present invention provides greater impact absorbing qualities from impact forces. The core (3) comprises a surface wall (8) and an opposing rear wall (9), with a pair of opposing side walls (7). In one embodimen... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6404655 | Transformerless 3 phase power inverter The invention in the simplest form is an improved transformerless 3 phase power inverter topology and control method for power distribution systems. This 3 phase power inverter system provides the necessary output voltage and current waveform regulation, ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6404391 | Meander line loaded tunable patch antenna The present invention features a compact tunable meander line loaded patch antenna where switches or the like are used to electrically connect and disconnect sections of the meander line adjusting the electrical length of the antenna. A fixed or switched ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6402199 | Vehicle storage tank mounting assembly The present invention is directed to a mounting assembly for firmly securing a storage tank having a curved bottom wall to a chassis of a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a pair of longitudinal support structures for securing to the bottom wall of ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6398425 | Self aligning optical interconnect with multiple opto-electronic devices per fiber channel A method for alignment in software and supporting circuitry of the optical transmitters and receivers to their respective optical channels at each connection of a multi-channel optical link to an optical planar array, permits non-critical physical alignme... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6384792 | Narrowband/wideband dual mode antenna The present invention features a dual mode, meander line loaded antenna (MLA) having an additional wideband plate or hat located above the horizontal top surface of the MLA antenna. The upper plate is spaced a predetermined distance above the MLA and held... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6375038 | Dispenser having timing means, multisensory output and means of tracking usage number The invention in the simplest form is a dispenser that is a teaching tool and uses audio and visual means to promote compliance with proper washing techniques. A detection means is used to commence a time interval, and washing instructions are used to com... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6377872 | Apparatus and method for microwave imaging and excavation of objects A microwave imaging excavator for the detection, imaging and excavation of objects on or buried beneath the surface of the ground, such as metallic and dielectric land mines. A continuous wave stepped frequency ground penetrating radar signal is transmitt... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6373446 | Narrow-band, symmetric, crossed, circularly polarized meander line loaded antenna The present invention features an improved cross-element meander line loaded antenna. Two pairs of triangle-shaped elements are each connected at their vertices to form bow-tie elements. The bow-tie elements are arranged orthogonally adjacent a ground pla... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6373440 | Multi-layer, wideband meander line loaded antenna A meander line loaded antenna (MLA) that utilizes more two or more layers of meander lines to greatly extend the operating frequency range. The antenna of the present invention can achieve an operating frequency range of 100:1, unlike antennas of the prio... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6366627 | Compressive receiver with frequency expansion A compressive receiver including a dispersive delay line (10) and a frequency translator (16, 18) is preceded by signal compressors (22a-d) that record the incoming signals at one speed and play them back at a higher speed. This increases the frequency sp... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6357596 | Sperm strainer system The invention in the simplest form is a passive method and apparatus for filtering motile sperm from a sperm sample. The invention passively filters the motile sperm using a membrane assembly disposed in a container. In operation, a sperm sample is placed... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6344664 | Electro-optical transceiver system with controlled lateral leakage and method of making it An electro-optical transceiver system with controlled lateral light leakage and a method of making such a system includes a plurality of emitter devices and detector devices including at least one of each, arranged in a planar array for transmitting and r... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6337265 | Method for integration of integrated circuit devices A method for integration of integrated circuit devices includes providing an array of first devices including dummy devices on a first chip; providing an array of contacts on a second chip; flip-chip bonding the first device to the contacts; filing the vo... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6323814 | Wideband meander line loaded antenna A meander line loaded antenna provides a wide instantaneous bandwidth with a first planar conductor extending orthogonally from a ground plane, a second planar conductor substantially parallel to the ground plane and separated from the first planar conduc... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6316286 | Method of equalizing device heights on a chip A method of equalizing device heights on a chip includes providing on a first chip an array of first devices having a predetermined height including dummy devices with bonding bumps; engaging the bonding bumps on the first chip with those on the second ch... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302037 | Posture stabilizing demountable component table system A demountable component table system to improve handicapped access to standard proportioned furnitures common to public places. A table top component has symmetrically positioned cut-outs for foam rubber covered, demountable flexible steel rods to pass fr... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6286732 | Dispenser valve with increased flow capacity The invention in the simplest form is a dispenser valve with an increased flow capacity. The device is particularly suited for dispensing liquids, and has a plurality of individual thin and streamlined elevated standoffs that serve as the spring seat, low... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6279926 | Removable wheel system A removable wheel system for luggage, baggage, portfolios, art tubes, knapsacks, golf bags, briefcases, and back packs. A frame structure with an integrated wheel base engages the article, and straps with attaching means secure the frame structure to the ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6236363 | Smart antenna channel simulator and test system The invention is a method and apparatus for verifying the integrity of a smart antenna system. The simulator section replicates multiple sensors with directional and non-directional components with variables from Doppler, delay and angular spread. Hardwar... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6208216 | Phase-locked-loop pulse-width modulation system A phase-locked loop applied as a phase modulator using an external analog control signal whereby a single-ended pulse-width modulated digital signal may be derived from the phase detector output, and two phase modulated square-wave digital signals may be ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6129214 | Sperm strainer system The invention in the simplest form is a passive method and apparatus for filtering motile sperm from a sperm sample. The invention passively filters the motile sperm using a nucleopore membrane that is contained within a membrane assembly, wherein the mem... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6098690 | Tape dispensing system with automatic backing removal The invention in the simplest form is a tape dispenser with automatic backing removal. The dispenser is specially designed for foil tape, and employs a rubber band drive connecting the feeder roller and the takeup roller to ensure that the tape is dispens... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5973638 | Smart antenna channel simulator and test system There is disclosed a method and apparatus for verifying the integrity of a smart antenna system. A signal simulator replicates the respective signals received at the multiple sensors of the antenna array, with signal parameters that include the correlated... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5959493 | Totem pole driver circuit A totem pole driver circuit for driving N-channel Field Effect Transistors and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors, using a binary to decimal decoder/demultiplexer or a decoding analog multiplexer integrated circuit and signal transformers for switching th... | 09/28/1999 |
