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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6671919 | "Air cushion effect" soft oral care brush A oral care brush device is described for use primarily for massaging and stimulation of sensitive gums and teeth. The brush head is hollow but closed at one end, and is made of a shape-retaining but soft and resilient material. One end of the brush handl... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6655587 | Customer administered autoload A system and method for automatically loading a pre-selected value onto a smart card allows a patron to enter or leave a transit system gate without having to add a fare value at a vending machine. The automatic loading provides added convenience and secu... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6645898 | Method for purification of lens gases used in photolithography A method and composition for the removal of contaminants in a gas stream used in the contamination sensitive processes of photolithography and metrology are described. The synergistic effect of a combination of an electropositive metal component, a high s... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6638341 | Method for rapid activation or preconditioning of porous gas purification substrates A method is described for rapid and economical activation and/or preconditioning of gas purification substrates by providing forced convection of the preconditioning or activating gas through the pores of the substrate. The gas is pumped into the substrat... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6629638 | Electro-optic system controller and method of operation The present invention provides an apparatus and methods to control and initialize an Electro-Optical System. The apparatus consists of a controller that includes all of the necessary electronics needed to drive the laser, monitor its operation with the us... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6628221 | Signal amplifying method, signal amplifier and devices related therewith An analog signal amplifying method, an amplifier to output a first pulse of high level by comparing an input signal with a first sawtooth-wave having an amplitude greater than that of the input signal and determining that the first sawtooth-wave is greate... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6612664 | Modular cabinets with portable stand mount Cabinet modules are readily attached and removed from selected attachment parts on a vertical support to provide customized portable storage and instrument mounting. Drawers may be accommodated within a module. A lock on a single drawer can secure all oth... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612255 | Severably sectioned and stackable boat A boat has two or more open hull sections that may be assembled prior to using the boat and disassembled or separated from one another prior to transporting or storing the boat. The forwardmost hull section is defined by the bow and an aft bulkhead. Each ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6592746 | Sensor probe for determining hydrogen peroxide concentration and method of use thereof A sensor probe is disclosed which can measure the hydrogen peroxide content of a single sample using two oxygen sensors whose electrodes are encased in defined membranes. The oxygen reference sensor is encased in a hydrophobic membrane which prevents the ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6585609 | Golf shot mapping and analysis system Aerial photographs are utilized to produce an image of images which illustrate the topography of golf holes from an overhead perspective. The images are digitized and each element is assigned to an array of x-y positions (cells) on the hole or green. This... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6581943 | H-block device for in-line skates An in-line skate apparatus has a frame for attachment to the sole of a shoe with a pair of outer, substantially flat side faces, a front end, a rear end, and a lower edge. A plurality of wheels are rotatably mounted on the frame in a line from the front e... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6579654 | Polymerization stabilizers A method of preparing a liquid ink or liquid toner for printing including the steps of dispersing a monomer in a carrier fluid and a polymerization stabilizer comprising a multi or single functional group containing polysiloxane, and in situ polymerizing ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6566326 | Chemically modified hemoglobin for burn shock resuscitation Hemoglobin chemically modified to reduce oxygen affinity and prevent dissociation are administered parenterally during resuscitation to patients suffering from burn shock. Such treatment, reduces base deficit, increases cardiac output and mean arterial bl... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6561197 | Hair integration system and method of attachment A hair integration apparatus and method of attachment thereof is provided. The hair integration apparatus is comprised of a cap-like base that has numerous spaced, hair pull-through openings located on its side and rear faces. The hair integration is atta... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6533105 | Grain augers and the like The invention relates to a material conveying assembly (10) of the kind comprising an outer tubular casing (11) and a rotary feed screw (12) mounted within the casing (11) on a tubular drive shaft (13), wherein the intake end of the auger is provided with... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534283 | Method for treatment and prevention of physiological shock Shock is a life threatening complication in situations associated with trauma including burns, surgery, ischemia, sepsis, and other critical care applications. Shock is induced by pancreatic proteases when they are released into the small intestine when t... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6524544 | Self-regenerative process for contaminant removal from ammonia A method and apparatus for the decontamination of fluid ammonia are described. Liquid or gaseous ammonia is purified of contaminants by passage through an adsorbent bed, the contaminants accumulating in the bed. A portion of the purified ammonia discharge... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6514539 | Antimicrobial composition comprising Leptospermum scoparium and Melaleuca alternifolia oils This invention relates to improvements in and relating to antimicrobial compositions. More particularly, it relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising or including a mixture of oils of melaleuca alternifolia and leptospermum scoparium and/or fractio... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6508566 | Under cabinet halogen light fixture with internal wire raceway An under cabinet halogen light fixture with an internal wire raceway includes a housing having a base and a removable cover, which when mated, define a hollow interior. The light fixture also includes at least one lamp assembly mounted inside the housing.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6508936 | Process for desalination of saline water, especially water, having increased product yield and quality A desalination process is disclosed which combining two or more substantially different water treatment processes in a unique manner to desalinate saline water, especially sea water, to produce a high yield of high quality fresh water, including potable w... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6506428 | Ozone cleaning and sanitation method and apparatus for ice and ice conveyance systems Apparatus and method are disclosed for production of ice and maintenance of an ice conveyance free of microbial contamination. Ozone is incorporated into water from which the ice is made, so that significant ozone content is present in the ice. This ice m... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6503457 | Container and method for high volume treatment of samples on solid supports A sample/collection container includes a plurality of wells, each for separating a sample from its solid support when solvent is dispensed into the wells and the centrifuge is activated at a low speed. Operation of the centrifuge at high speed concentrate... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6494008 | Dual section sound wall panel and method of manufacture A dual membered sound wall panel constructed of two pre-formed half-panels. The half-panels have an inner surface that contains a plurality of connectors around their periphery and an outer surface. The outer surface may be textured if desired. The half-p... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6458766 | Halovir, an antiviral marine natural product, and derivatives thereof The present invention provides a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R1a and R1b are independently selected from the group consisting of --H, alkyl, lower-alkyl, substituted alkyl and substituted lower-alkyl; R2a an... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6394346 | Contactless smart card high production encoding machine An apparatus automatically analyzes and culls-out defective contactless smart cards. Analysis of smart cards may include RF ranging for both near and far ranges, card type decoding for sorting or encoding using a multi-protocol reader, full memory reading... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6277214 | Protective iron oxide scale on heat-treated irons and steels The invention provides a process for the heat treatment of iron-based alloys, including irons and steels, such as carbon steels and low alloy steels, in a controlled oxidative environment, to modify the microstructure of the metal to obtain both improved ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6273029 | Anti-tangle/twist multi-animal walking leash Leash apparatus providing a user the ability to conveniently secure and walk two or more animals, especially dogs, from a single leash handle, without encountering the usual frustration of impossibly intertwined leashes as the animals move about. The leas... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6251643 | Method for using a vegetable biomass and a screw press to carry out said method A process and apparatus for recovering organic and inorganic matter from waste material wherein the waste material is sterilized and solid organic matter becomes soft when subjected to heat and pressure. The process may be carried out by first, feeding th... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6241955 | Method and apparatus for purification of hydride gas streams A process and apparatus for the decontamination of gaseous contaminants (especially oxygen, carbon dioxide and water vapor) from hydride gases (including their lower alkyl analogs) down to ࣘ100 ppb contaminant concentration are described. The critical c... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6241063 | Cable reel having slip ring capsule and overwinding protection A cable reel is disclosed which permits rapid and simple pay out and deployment of cable, retention of cable in operating position, and rapid and controlled retraction of the cable, without overrunning or overwinding of the reel. The reel utilizes a highl... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6220789 | Integrated excavation shoring building foundation method A integrated scheduling method for installing modified precast building columns, first floor grade slab and supporting beams prior to site excavation, and to use these components, together with specialized shoring panels and/or modified exterior wall pane... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6202307 | Power-driven hand-held tubing cutter A motor driven, hand-held tubing cutter is disclosed, which can be held stationary by a worker while cutting the tubing, and does not require that the tubing be held in a vise or other clamping tool. The device is reversible, and upon completion of the cu... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6197392 | Low-odor single element equipment grip A low odor grip is disclosed for a handle of a hand-held implement such as a sports implement or a manual or electric tool which is essentially free of disagreeable odors, which can be installed and quickly shrunk into a tight vapor resistant grip within ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6171368 | Gas extraction from closed containers Apparatus and an associated method of operation are disclosed for removal of gaseous contaminants, particularly oxygen, from closed containers. The apparatus is economical, simple to install and operate, of convenient size, and highly effective. A gas ext... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6168517 | Recirculating air mixer and fan with lateral air flow An air circulation and mixing device is disclosed which can cover a ceiling air ventilation duct, taking air discharged from the duct and drawing air at the room's ceiling, mixing the two, and redirecting the mixed air so that it is discharged radially an... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6122575 | APU troubleshooting system A system, method, and computer program product assist a technician in troubleshooting an aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU). A portable computer is couplable of download the fault data captured in a memory of the ECU. The fault data corresponds to one or... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6103218 | Therapeutic nasal spray administered composition containing feverfew A composition and delivery system are disclosed that will allow feverfew to be administered to a person in form in which an active ingredient of feverfew, particularly parthenolide can be readily and quickly assimilated by the person's body, particularly ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6085092 | Method for improving the radio cell illumination in a cellular mobile radio system and apparatus for carrying out the method A method for improving the radio cell illumination in a cellular mobile radio system provides that there are a number of neighboring cells adjoining each other and partially overlapping each other, wherein in the marginal region of each cell is arranged a... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6050708 | Under cabinet light fixture adapted for connection to wire raceway A light fixture comprising a metal housing and at least one lamp assembly mounted inside the housing. The housing, includes a metal backing plate and a metal cover secured to the backing plate. The lamp assembly is mounted in an interior of the housing pr... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5998335 | Herbicidal composition and method A knock-down herbicidal composition consisting essentially of the combination of (a) pine oil, and (b) tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil.... | 12/07/1999 |
