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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7194161 | Wavelength-conserving grating router for intermediate wavelength density A wavelength router to be used for fiber optical networking router is based on a diffraction grating which utilizes only N wavelengths to interconnect N inputs to N outputs. The basic approach is to augment the grating with additional couplers or wavelength selectiv... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7118661 | Nanolaminate microfluidic device for mobility selection of particles A microfluidic device made from nanolaminate materials that are capable of electrophoretic selection of particles on the basis of their mobility. Nanolaminate materials are generally alternating layers of two materials (one conducting, one insulating) that are made ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118630 | Apparatus for depositing a low work function material Short-wavelength photons are used to ablate material from a low work function target onto a suitable substrate. The short-wavelength photons are at or below visible wavelength. The elemental composition of the deposit is controlled by the composition of the target a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7092948 | Method and system of integrating information from multiple sources A system and method of integrating information from multiple sources in a document centric application system. A plurality of application systems are connected through an object request broker to a central repository. The information may then be posted on a webpage.... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7030071 | Solid-water detoxifying reagents for chemical and biological agents Formation of solid-water detoxifying reagents for chemical and biological agents. Solutions of detoxifying reagent for chemical and biological agents are coated using small quantities of hydrophobic nanoparticles by vigorous agitation or by aerosolization of the sol... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6947188 | High stroke pixel for a deformable mirror A mirror pixel that can be fabricated using standard MEMS methods for a deformable mirror. The pixel is electrostatically actuated and is capable of the high deflections needed for spaced-based mirror applications. In one embodiment, the mirror comprises three layer... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6929604 | Optic for industrial endoscope/borescope with narrow field of view and low distortion An optic for the imaging optics on the distal end of a flexible fiberoptic endoscope or rigid borescope inspection tool. The image coverage is over a narrow ( | 08/16/2005 |
| 6905885 | Portable pathogen detection system A portable pathogen detection system that accomplishes on-site multiplex detection of targets in biological samples. The system includes: microbead specific reagents, incubation/mixing chambers, a disposable microbead capture substrate, and an optical measurement an... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6893863 | PCR thermocycler A sleeve-type silicon polymerase chain reaction (PCR) chamber or thermocycler having improved thermal performance. The silicon sleeve reaction chamber is improved in thermal performance by etched features therein that reduce thermal mass and increase the surface are... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6866759 | Stepped electrophoresis for movement and concentration of DNA A fluidic channel patterned with a series of thin-film electrodes makes it possible to move and concentrate DNA in a fluid passing through the fluidic channel. The DNA has an inherent negative charge and by applying a voltage between adjacent electrodes the DNA is c... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6846639 | Method for detecting pathogens attached to specific antibodies The use of impedance measurements to detect the presence of pathogens attached to antibody-coated beads. In a fluidic device antibodies are immobilized on a surface of a patterned interdigitated electrode. Pathogens in a sample fluid streaming past the electrode att... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6846558 | Colloidal spray method for low cost thin coating deposition A dense or porous coating of material is deposited onto a substrate by forcing a colloidal suspension through an ultrasonic nebulizer and spraying a fine mist of particles in a carrier medium onto a sufficiently heated substrate. The spraying rate is essentially mat... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6844543 | Quantitation of absorbed or deposited materials on a substrate that measures energy deposition This invention provides a system and method for measuring an energy differential that correlates to quantitative measurement of an amount mass of an applied localized material. Such a system and method remains compatible with other methods of analysis, such as, for ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6835552 | Impedance measurements for detecting pathogens attached to antibodies The use of impedance measurements to detect the presence of pathogens attached to antibody-coated beads. In a fluidic device antibodies are immobilized on a surface of a patterned interdigitated electrode. Pathogens in a sample fluid streaming past the electrode att... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6828180 | Process for direct integration of a thin-film silicon p-n junction diode with a magnetic tunnel junction A process for direct integration of a thin-film silicon p-n junction diode with a magnetic tunnel junction for use in advanced magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cells for high performance, non-volatile memory arrays. The process is based on pulsed laser processin... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6818964 | Selectively-etched nanochannel electrophoretic and electrochemical devices Nanochannel electrophoretic and electrochemical devices having selectively-etched nanolaminates located in the fluid transport channel. The normally flat surfaces of the nanolaminate having exposed conductive (metal) stripes are selectively-etched to form trenches a... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6815116 | Flexible interconnects for fuel cell stacks An interconnect that facilitates electrical connection and mechanical support with minimal mechanical stress for fuel cell stacks. The interconnects are flexible and provide mechanically robust fuel cell stacks with higher stack performance at lower cost. The flexib... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6811741 | Method for making thick and/or thin film A method to make thick or thin films a very low cost. The method is generally similar to the conventional tape casting techniques while being more flexible and versatile. The invention involves preparing a slip (solution) of desired material and including solvents s... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6803141 | High power density solid oxide fuel cells A method for producing ultra-high power density solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The method involves the formation of a multilayer structure cells wherein a buffer layer of doped-ceria is deposited intermediate a zirconia electrolyte and a cobalt iron based electrode... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6790030 | Multi-stage combustion using nitrogen-enriched air Multi-stage combustion technology combined with nitrogen-enriched air technology for controlling the combustion temperature and products to extend the maintenance and lifetime cycles of materials in contact with combustion products and to reduce pollutants while mai... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6787018 | Dielectrophoretic concentration of particles under electrokinetic flow The use of dielectrophoresis to collect particles under the conditions of electrokinetically-driven flow. Dielectrophortic concentration of particles under electrokinetic flow is accomplished by interdigitated electrodes patterned on an inner surface of a microfluid... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6783401 | Apparatus for improving performance of electrical insulating structures Removing the electrical field from the internal volume of high-voltage structures; e.g., bushings, connectors, capacitors, and cables. The electrical field is removed from inherently weak regions of the interconnect, such as between the center conductor and the soli... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6774560 | Material system for tailorable white light emission and method for making thereof A method of processing a composite material to tailor white light emission of the resulting composite during excitation. The composite material is irradiated with a predetermined power and for a predetermined time period to reduce the size of a plurality of nanocrys... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6764583 | Using impedance measurements for detecting pathogens trapped in an electric field Impedance measurements between the electrodes in an electric field is utilized to detect the presence of pathogens trapped in the electric field. Since particles trapped in a field using the dielectiphoretic force changes the impedance between the electrodes by chan... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6755083 | Method for distinguishing multiple targets using time-reversal acoustics A method for distinguishing multiple targets using time-reversal acoustics. Time-reversal acoustics uses an iterative process to determine the optimum signal for locating a strongly reflecting target in a cluttered environment. An acoustic array sends a signal into ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6756091 | Lightweight flywheel containment A lightweight flywheel containment composed of a combination of layers of various material which absorb the energy of a flywheel structural failure. The various layers of material act as a vacuum barrier, momentum spreader, energy absorber, and reaction plate. The f... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6749826 | Carbon nanotube coatings as chemical absorbers Airborne or aqueous organic compound collection using carbon nanotubes. Exposure of carbon nanotube-coated disks to controlled atmospheres of chemical warefare (CW)-related compounds provide superior extraction and retention efficiencies compared to commercially ava... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6740194 | Apparatus for etching or depositing a desired profile onto a surface An apparatus and method for modifying the surface of an object by contacting said surface with a liquid processing solution using the liquid applicator geometry and Marangoni effect (surface tension gradient-driven flow) to define and confine the dimensions of the w... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6660493 | Hydrodynamic enhanced dielectrophoretic particle trapping Hydrodynamic enhanced dielectrophoretic particle trapping carried out by introducing a side stream into the main stream to squeeze the fluid containing particles close to the electrodes producing the dielelectrophoretic forces. The region of most effectiv... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6649977 | Silicon on insulator self-aligned transistors A method for fabricating thin-film single-crystal silicon-on-insulator (SOI) self-aligned transistors. Standard processing of silicon substrates is used to fabricate the transistors. Physical spaces, between the source and gate, and the drain and gate, in... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6453586 | Bucket assembly An tool adapted for attachment to a double pin mounting structure of the type that is commonly employed on excavator or backhoe type machines or vehicles. The tool is a bucket assembly with a grapple-like tine assembly mounted thereto and controlled by hy... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6390712 | Airtimer planning system A planning system which provides individuals the ability to combine the time saving advantages of mobil phones and personal planning systems. The planning system (Airtimer) incorporates a mobil phone to compliment the planning and execution of goals, task... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6344038 | Surgical anti-friction device A surgical anti-friction device for use with highly flexible, reinforced swan neck liposuction cannulas. The flexible cannulas are constructed of metal and plastic, with the metal cannulas having diameters of between 2.0 and 3.5 mm, and with the plastic c... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6344650 | Electron gas grid semiconductor radiation detectors An electron gas grid semiconductor radiation detector (EGGSRAD) useful for gamma-ray and x-ray spectrometers and imaging systems is described. The radiation detector employs doping of the semiconductor and variation of the semiconductor detector material ... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6341831 | Skin decoration apparatus and method The human body is decorated with highly detailed, multicolored, personalized designs using Wirejet™ or electronically controlled ink ejection or similar printing technology. The designs are applied to the epidermal and upper dermal skin layers and last ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6240630 | Apparatus for loading shape memory gripper mechanisms A method and apparatus for loading deposit material, such as an embolic coil, into a shape memory polymer (SMP) gripping/release mechanism. The apparatus enables the application of uniform pressure to secure a grip by the SMP mechanism on the deposit mate... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6237211 | Modular fabrication and assembly method for vehicle hidden storage systems A hidden storage system incorporated in the bed of a vehicle without altering the bed's external appearance or various contours thereof, and without revealing the storage system by assembly of modules containing various individual components. The storage ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6223510 | Mower deck with object tracing capability A power drive riding type lawn mower having a manual and automatic lateral/angular movement of the mower deck to provide an object tracing capability. The tracer mower deck arrangement enables moving the deck horizontally and laterally in a direction perp... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6206528 | Surface figure control for coated optics A pedestal optical substrate that simultaneously provides high substrate dynamic stiffness, provides low surface figure sensitivity to mechanical mounting hardware inputs, and constrains surface figure changes caused by optical coatings to be primarily sp... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6192897 | Apparatus and method for in-situ cleaning of resist outgassing windows An apparatus and method for in-situ cleaning of resist outgassing windows. The apparatus includes a chamber located in a structure, with the chamber having an outgassing window to be cleaned positioned in alignment with a slot in the chamber, whereby radi... | 02/27/2001 |
