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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6467038 | Method for supporting optical international language modules flashed into ROM A computer system that includes a system ROM with at least two sets of character strings, one set in English and at least one other set in a non-English language. Generally, each set of character strings includes characters, words and phrases that are tra... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6464020 | Apparatus and method to drill and lift core-drilled specimens from an aggregate medium An single apparatus to drill and lift core specimens from an aggregate field includes a frame structure that can be deployed to a workface and is adapted to hydraulically deploy a rotating core drilling bit upon that workface to cut a core specimen from t... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6457082 | Break event generation during transitions between modes of operation in a computer system A break event in a computer system that can operate in one of a plurality of modes, such as a high performance mode and a low power mode is initiated only be logic that that detects when the transition between modes is complete. In the high performance mo... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6419279 | Threaded retainer rings for use in pipe flange connections A ball and socket misalignment coupling includes a socket flange, ball member, retaining flange, threaded studs, and threaded retaining rings of limited shear strength. The threaded retaining rings function to permit the coupling to be pre-assembled. When... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6415295 | Storing personal medical information A system and method for data compression of structured medical history information using multiple, updatable, static dictionaries in conjunction with an advanced probability-based model. The system is not a free text, word or phrase compressor as is prese... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6396400 | Security system and enclosure to protect data contained therein A security system includes a data storage device in which data or other information to be protected is stored. The data storage device, control logic, and other components are contained in a sealed first inner housing. The data storage device stores the d... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6302059 | Animal containment system with improved water container configuration An animal containment system includes a cage with a lid and a water flask. The water flask has a generally rectangular footprint and sits on top of the cage, preferably on the lid itself. A sipper tube connected to a port on one of the sides of the water ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6177780 | Battery charger with improved reliability A battery charger system providing increased reliability over conventional chargers includes one or more charging modules coupled to a central controller module. Each charging module is cable of charging one or two batteries and includes control logic tha... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6112701 | Animal containment system with improved water container configuration An animal containment system includes a cage with a lid and a water flask. The water flask has a generally rectangular footprint and sits on top of the cage, preferably on the lid itself. A sipper tube connected to a port on one of the sides of the water ... | 09/05/2000 |
