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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6556699 | Method for combining automated detections from medical images with observed detections of a human interpreter A method and system for detecting and displaying clustered microcalcifications in a digital mammogram, wherein a single digital mammogram is first automatically cropped to a breast area sub-image which is then processed by means of an optimized Difference... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6526911 | Feed or water dish assembly for animal cages A feed dish assembly for use in combination with a cage having a cage side formed as a lattice of horizontal and vertical members. The feed dish assembly includes a dispenser and mounting structure wherein the mounting structure includes a pair of elongat... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6499202 | Quick-strip stretcher for tubular fabric A stretcher comprising: two stretcher arms (1), the stretcher arms being provided with idle shaped rings (5), driving wheels (2a, 2b), and two pairs of inclined wheels (4, 4') in correspondence with the shaped rings (5), in which the inclined wheels (4, 4... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6487910 | Method and apparatus for quantitative sputter target cleanliness and characterization A non-destructive method for characterizing a sputter target material comprises the steps of sequentially irradiating a test sample of the sputter target material with sonic energy at a plurality of positions on a surface of the sample; detecting echoes i... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6474098 | Integrated condenser-receiver desiccant bag and associated filter cap An adsorbent package is provided for use within the sealed canister of a fluid flow tube of an air conditioning system. The adsorbent package includes a desiccant bag formed of a pouch having a sealed first end and a substantially cylindrical second end. ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6467745 | Mounting bracket assembly A mounting bracket assembly for adjustably mounting an object to a support surface. The bracket assembly includes a first mounting member removably attached to a support surface. A locking device is supported by the first mounting member and defines a plu... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6446392 | Window weatherstrip for motor vehicles A window weatherstrip that can be clipped onto a mounting structure of a motor vehicle door frame adjacent an opening containing a window glass such that the weatherstrip can be completely hidden from view thereby avoiding the need for any decorative type... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6441569 | Particle accelerator for inducing contained particle collisions A particle accelerator for inducing contained particle collisions. The particle accelerator includes two hollow dees of electrically conductive material which are separated and electrically insulated from each other. The dees are located between the poles... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6436329 | Method of making fused film plastic parts and parts made by such methods Methods for making fused film-plastic parts and parts made thereby are disclosed. The paint film covered parts include a show surface section with a paint film laminate overlying the plastic substrate of this section of the part to provide the desired aes... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6423196 | Method of making Ni-Si magnetron sputtering targets and targets made thereby A method for making a nickel/silicon sputter target, targets made thereby and sputtering processes using such targets. The method includes the step of blending molten nickel with sufficient molten silicon so that the blend may be cast to form an alloy con... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419806 | Insert target assembly and method of making same Method of forming a two-piece hollow cathode sputter target assembly and the assembly formed thereby. The sputter target assembly includes an outer shell having a substantially cylindrical side wall and is composed of a relatively low purity metallic mate... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6414044 | Foamed caulk and sealant compounds Stable foam caulk, sealant and insulation compositions are disclosed. These compositions comprise aqueous emulsions of film forming polymers in combination with microfibers. The preferred film forming polymers and the microfibers include functional groups... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6395794 | Stable, foamed caulk and sealant compounds and methods of use thereof Stable foam caulk, sealant and insulation compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise solid, waxy non-ionic lipophilic surfactants having low HLB values. These surfactants, upon foamed dispensing of the composition, provide stable support for bu... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6394262 | Impact idler roller system for conveyor belt A modular roller conveyor system in combination with a conveyor belt and load impact zone for loading material on the conveyor belt. The modular roller conveyor system includes an elongated support member extending transversely of a direction of conveyanc... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6395074 | Desiccant bag with integrated filter and method of making same The present invention relates generally to desiccant bags and filters for use in receiver/dryers or accumulator canisters of automotive air conditioning systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a dual or single desiccant bag provided w... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6389663 | Stretcher for tubular fabric with magnetic attraction A stretcher for tubular knitwear fabric comprising: two arms (5, 6), driving wheels (7a, 7b), wheels (10, 11) with inclined axis (12), rings (8) mounted on the arms (5, 6) and magnets (17, 18) the magnets attracting the arms (5, 6), respectively, such tha... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6386068 | Apparatus for sharpening/bevelling of ski or snowboard edges An apparatus for the sharpening and/or bevelling of either a ski or a snowboard side edge or base edge (12). The apparatus comprises a guide (10) adapted to be held by the hand and moved lengthwise along an edge portion of a ski or snowboard while in cont... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6389157 | Joint optimization of parameters for the detection of clustered microcalcifications in digital mammograms A method and system for detecting and displaying clustered microcalcifications in a digital mammogram, wherein a single digital mammogram is first automatically cropped to a breast area sub-image which is then processed by means of an optimized Difference... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6378690 | Apparatus for conveying and rotating book packs, pamphlet bundles and the like An apparatus for conveying and rotating book packs (11), pamphlet bundles and the like upon deposition onto a conveyor belt (7) for stacking the packs (11) onto a pallet or a stacking plane, comprising a device (A) for grasping and rotating the pack (11) ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6372086 | Pulper and countercurrent washer sugar cane extraction Processes are disclosed for extracting sugar rich liquor from sugar cane. The sugar cane is first treated by pulping it in two tub type pulpers having a rotating impeller. The contents of the first pulper are extracted through the bedplate of the extracto... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6367948 | Illuminated basketball backboard A self contained lighting apparatus releasably supported by a conventional translucent basketball backboard. The lighting apparatus includes a translucent front panel and a back panel defining an interior chamber. A reflective surface is disposed within t... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6348130 | Variable pressure screening Pressure type screening apparatus for screening papermakers' stock and method of use is disclosed. Screen (20) has an inlet screening surface (23) and an outlet surface (unlabled). Pressure transducers (not shown) vary the fluid pressure on the inlet surf... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6343824 | Apparatus for suspending a load Apparatus for suspending a load, in particular a person, from a cable comprises a harness plate adapted to be secured to a harness for supporting the person. The harness plate includes a locking mechanism comprising two locking members spaced apart to def... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6336493 | Pleated wall covering and method of making same A wall covering system including a pleated material, and the method of producing and installing the plated material. The pleated material includes a plurality of permanently fixed pleats extending in substantially parallel vertical relation to each other.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6336240 | Modular sponge mop A mop having a mop head with a first sponge member supported to a bottom side thereof and defining a first floor engaging surface. A second sponge member is supported on the mop head and defines a second floor engaging surface. The second sponge member re... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6333365 | Stable, foamed caulk and sealant compounds and methods of use thereof Stable foam caulk, sealant and insulation compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a waxy, solid foam stabilizer and a liquid lithophilic surfactant having low HLB value of about 3-14. The foam stabilizer provides stable support for bubbles f... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6319868 | Zirconia particles Porous zirconia or zirconium-containing particles, methods of making such particles and methods of using such particles including modifications to the surface of the particles are described. The method comprises heating zirconia particles to provide a sub... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6315548 | Booking apparatus Improved booking drive mechanism for vertically extending mold presses such as SRIM mold presses. Opening and closing of the booking plate relative to its associated moveable ram are actuated by a pair of horizontally disposed hydraulic cylinders. Tension... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6309291 | Brush cutter A brush cutter adapted to be driven in rotary motion by a conventional machine tool. The brush cutter includes an annular wall having a cylindrical outer surface defining a longitudinal center axis. Front and rear faces are connected to opposing ends of t... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6309010 | Collapsible streamlined tail for trucks and trailers A deployable airfoil to reduce wind resistance of trucks and semi-trailers including first and second frame structures supported for pivotal movement at the rear of the truck. Each of the first and second frame structures include a pair of frame members i... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6305234 | Absolute encoder A non-contact absolute encoder for determining the absolute position of a movable workpiece includes a movable transducer element adapted to be coupled to the workpiece, and a sensor positioned proximate the transducer element. The encoder may be of eithe... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6290097 | Viscous liquid composition supply system A mobile supply apparatus for supplying heated waterproofing composition to a remote work site and a method of operating the apparatus are disclosed. Heat exchange fluid from the motor vehicle's cooling system is used to heat the waterproofing composition... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6291536 | Foamed caulk and sealant compounds Stable foam caulk, sealant and insulation compositions are disclosed. These compositions comprise aqueous emulsions of film forming polymers in combination with microfibers. The preferred film forming polymers and the microfibers include functional groups... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6290195 | Mounting bracket system for supporting accessories on a structure A system for providing a support for mounting accessories to a generally cylindrical structure, such as a vertical cell tower structure. The system includes a support bracket having a facing surface located in engagement with a surface of the structure. A... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6284077 | Stable, foamed caulk and sealant compounds and methods of use thereof Stable foam caulk, sealant and insulation compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise solid, waxy non-ionic lipophilic surfactants having low HLB values. These surfactants, upon foamed dispensing of the composition, provide stable support for bu... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6277319 | Method for trimming shaped plastic workpieces A method and apparatus for laser trimming a shaped plastic workpiece use a laser beam positioned and directed by a robotic arm traveling along a pre-programmed path to trim the edges of a workpiece held against a positioning block. Preferably, the positio... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6262332 | Surgical prostheses A biomaterial is provided which is suitable for use in surgery in a human patient. It comprises a coherent layer of non-human collagenous tissue which has been subjected to glutaraldehyde tanning so as to comprise cross-linked collagen fibrils, and a rein... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6241303 | Method and apparatus for protecting an exposed surface of a motor vehicle from adverse weather A device for protecting a windshield of a motor vehicle against adverse weather comprises a cover so dimensioned to at least substantially cover the windshield and a plurality of straps extending from the cover for securing the cover against the windshiel... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6238170 | Agricultural implement trailer An agricultural implement trailer for supporting one of a plurality of implements for field usage and transport. The trailer includes a trailer frame supported by transport wheels, and a turntable supporting a hitch member for attachment to a conventional... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6232786 | Apparatus and method for measuring conductivity An improved apparatus for measuring conductivity or resistivity compensates for series capacitance and parallel capacitance. A sine wave excitation potential is applied to the series combination of a reference resistance and a conductivity cell. The volta... | 05/15/2001 |
