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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7040319 | Method and apparatus for monitoring oxygen partial pressure in air masks Method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring an oxygen partial pressure in an air mask and providing a tactile warning to the user. The oxygen partial pressure in the air mask is detected using an electrochemical sensor, the output signal from which is provided... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6997637 | Deceleration-limiting roadway barrier Roadway barrier system and method are disclosed for decelerating a moving vehicle in a controlled manner and for retaining the decelerated vehicle. A net or mesh of the roadway barrier system receives and captures the moving vehicle. The net or mesh is secured to an... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6985606 | Method for identifying sedimentary bodies from images and its application to mineral exploration A method is disclosed for identifying a sediment accumulation from an image of a part of the earth's surface. The method includes identifying a topographic discontinuity from the image. A river which crosses the discontinuity is identified from the image. From the i... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6818259 | Porous article with surface functionality and method for preparing same Porous organic articles having no surface functionality may be treated by remote plasma discharge to thereby introduce functionality to the surface of the article. The functionality is introduced throughout the article's surface, including the exterior surface and t... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6816117 | Distributed antenna system and method System and methods are disclosed for employing one or more radiators having non-unique phase centers mounted to a body with respect to a plurality of transmitters to determine location characteristics of the body such as the position and/or attitude of the body. The... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6730498 | Production of functional proteins: balance of shear stress and gravity The present invention provides a method for production of functional proteins including hormones by renal cells in a three dimensional co-culture process responsive to shear stress using a rotating wall vessel. Natural mixture of renal cells expresses the enzyme 1-a... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6716392 | Preservation of liquid biological samples The present invention relates to the preservation of a liquid biological sample. The biological sample is exposed to a preservative containing at least about 0.15 g of sodium benzoate and at least about 0.025 g of citric acid per 100 ml of sample. The biological sam... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6680797 | Spatial light modulators for full cross-connections in optical networks A polarization-independent optical switch is disclosed for switching at least one incoming beam from at least one input source to at least one output drain. The switch includes a polarizing beam splitter to split each of the at least one incoming beam int... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6676964 | Method for determining the three-dimensional structure of a protein Microcapsules prepared by encapsulating an aqueous solution of a protein, drug or other bioactive substance inside a semi-permeable membrane by are disclosed. The microcapsules are formed by interfacial coacervation under conditions where the shear forces... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6673597 | Growth stimulation of biological cells and tissue by electromagnetic fields and uses thereof The present invention provides systems for growing two or three dimensional mammalian cells within a culture medium facilitated by an electromagnetic field, and preferably, a time varying electromagnetic field. The cells and culture medium are contained w... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6647855 | Apparatus and method for deploying a hypervelocity shield Provided herein are apparatuses for deployment of at least one hypervelocity shield on a structure in exoatmospheric space. The apparatuses comprise a means of attaching to the structure at least at one place on the structure and further comprise at least... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6629449 | Bubble measuring instrument and method Method and apparatus are provided for a non-invasive bubble measuring instrument operable for detecting, distinguishing, and counting gaseous embolisms such as bubbles over a selectable range of bubble sizes of interest. A selected measurement volume in w... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6599449 | X-ray crystallography reagent Microcapsules prepared by encapsulating an aqueous solution of a protein, drug or other bioactive substance inside a semi-permeable membrane by are disclosed. The microcapsules are formed by interfacial coacervation under conditions where the shear forces... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6559645 | Detector apparatus and method Transceiver and methods are included that are especially suitable for detecting metallic materials, such as metallic mines, within an environment. The transceiver includes a digital waveform generator used to transmit a signal into the environment and a r... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6558698 | Microencapsulated bioactive agents and method of making The invention is directed to microcapsules encapsulating an aqueous solution of a protein, drug or other bioactive substance inside a semi-permeable membrane. The microcapsules are formed by interfacial coacervation where shear forces are limited to 0-100... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6498862 | Evaluation of biofilms and the effects of biocides thereon Biofilm formation is monitored by real-time continuous measurement. Images are formed of sessile cells on a surface and planktonic cells adjacent the surface. The attachment of cells to the surface is measured and quantitated, and sessile and planktonic c... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6485963 | Growth stimulation of biological cells and tissue by electromagnetic fields and uses thereof The present invention provides systems for growing two or three dimensional mammalian cells within a culture medium facilitated by an electromagnetic field, and preferably, a time varying electromagnetic field. The cells and culture medium are contained w... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6467331 | Bubble measuring instrument and method Method and apparatus are provided for a non-invasive bubble measuring instrument operable for detecting, distinguishing, and counting gaseous embolisms such as bubbles over a selectable range of bubble sizes of interest. A selected measurement volume in w... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6469487 | Solar-powered refrigeration system A solar powered vapor compression refrigeration system is made practicable with thermal storage and novel control techniques. In one embodiment, the refrigeration system includes a photovoltaic panel, a variable speed compressor, an insulated enclosure, a... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6463785 | Bubble measuring instrument and method Method and apparatus are provided for a non-invasive bubble measuring instrument operable for detecting, distinguishing, and counting gaseous embolisms such as bubbles over a selectable range of bubble sizes of interest. A selected measurement volume in w... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6457346 | Bubble measuring instrument and method Method and apparatus are provided for a non-invasive bubble measuring instrument operable for detecting, distinguishing, and counting gaseous embolisms such as bubbles over a selectable range of bubble sizes of interest. A selected measurement volume in w... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6453693 | Solar powered refrigeration system A solar powered vapor compression refrigeration system is made practicable with thermal storage and novel control techniques. In one embodiment, the refrigeration system includes a photovoltaic panel, a variable speed compressor, an insulated enclosure, a... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6387399 | Microencapsulated bioactive agents and method of making Microcapsules prepared by encapsulating an aqueous solution of a protein, drug or other bioactive substance inside a semi-permeable membrane by are disclosed. The microcapsules are formed by interfacial coacervation under conditions where the shear forces... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6312398 | Actuator for flexing a resilient covering The present invention provides a power assisted actuator assembly for flexing restraints in response to movement of an underlying member or a controller. The actuator assembly generally includes a flexible member, such as a cord or fabric panel, having a ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6261844 | Urine preservative Disclosed is CPG, a combination of a chlorhexidine salt (such as chlorhexidine digluconate, chlorhexidine diacetate, or chlorhexidine dichloride) and n-propyl gallate that can be used at ambient temperatures as a urine preservative.... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6258253 | Vapor corrosion cell and method of using same The present invention provides a vapor corrosion cell for a real-time and quantitative measurement of corrosion of conductive materials in atmospheres containing chemically reactive gases and water vapor. Two prototypes are provided. Also provided are var... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6253563 | Solar-powered refrigeration system A solar powered vapor compression refrigeration system is made practicable with thermal storage and novel control techniques. In one embodiment, the refrigeration system includes a photovoltaic panel, a variable speed compressor, an insulated enclosure, a... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6214300 | Microencapsulation and electrostatic processing device A microencapsulation and electrostatic processing (MEP) device is provided for forming microcapsules. In one embodiment, the device comprises a chamber having a filter which separates a first region in the chamber from a second region in the chamber. An a... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6206155 | Energy absorbing protective shroud The present invention is a dissipating protection energy system designed to receive and safely dissipate the kinetic energy from high energy fragments. The energy dissipation system dissipates energy transferred to it by the incremental and progressive ru... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6158729 | Compact, stiff, remotely-actuable quick-release clamp The present invention provides a clamp that is compact and lightweight, yet provides high holding strength and stiffness or rigidity. The clamp uses a unique double slant interface design which provides mechanical advantages to resist forces applied to th... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6133036 | Preservation of liquid biological samples The present invention provides a method of preserving a liquid biological sample, comprising the step of: contacting said liquid biological sample with a preservative comprising: sodium benzoate in an amount of at least about 0.15% of the sample (weight/v... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6125297 | Body fluids monitor Method and apparatus are described for determining volumes of body fluids in a subject using bioelectrical response spectroscopy. The human body is represented using an electrical circuit. Intra-cellular water is represented by a resistor in series with a... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6117674 | Pathogen propagation in cultured three-dimensional tissue mass A process for propagating a pathogen in a three-dimensional tissue mass cultured at microgravity conditions in a culture vessel containing culture media and a culture matrix is provided. The three-dimensional tissue mass is inoculated with a pathogen and ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6107081 | Uni-directional cell stretching device The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for applying various degrees of linear, mechanical loads on mammalian tissues, and in particular, for effecting linear stretching of tissue and simulating changes in hydrostatic pressures encountere... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6103271 | Microencapsulation and electrostatic processing method Methods are provided for forming spherical multilamellar microcapsules having alternating hydrophilic and hydrophobic liquid layers, surrounded by flexible, semi-permeable hydrophobic or hydrophilic outer membranes which can be tailored specifically to co... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6099864 | In situ activation of microcapsules Disclosed are microcapsules comprising a polymer shell enclosing two or more immiscible liquid phases in which a drug, or a prodrug and a drug activator are partitioned into separate phases, or prevented from diffusing out of the microcapsule by a liquid ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6055086 | Method and apparatus for improved spatial light modulation A method and apparatus for modulating a light beam in an optical processing system is described. Preferably, an electrically-controlled polarizer unit and/or an analyzer unit are utilized in combination with a spatial light modulator and a controller. Pre... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5962324 | Three dimensional optic tissue culture and process A process for artificially producing three-dimensional optic tissue has been developed. The optic cells are cultured in a bioreactor at low shear conditions. The tissue forms as normal, functional tissue grows with tissue organization and extracellular ma... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5946795 | Method of manufacturing a micromechanical oscillating mass balance A micromechanical oscillating mass balance and method adapted for measuring minute quantities of material deposited at a selected location, such as during a vapor deposition process. The invention comprises a vibratory composite beam which includes a diel... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5948977 | Soft-sided air displacement volumometer A soft-sided air displacement volumometer includes a soft-sided bag, an air injector, a pressure transducer, and a recording device. The soft-sided volumometer is used to measure the total body volume of a person or the volume of one limb of a person. Aft... | 09/07/1999 |
