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A Cloaking System designed to operate in the visible light spectrum, utilizes optoelectronics and/or photonic components to conceal an object within it.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7560014 | Method for airfoil electroplating A method is provided for electroplating a high temperature coating onto an airfoil. The method includes providing a shield having a recess defining one or more walls conforming to the shape of at least a portion of a pressure side and a suction side of the airfoil t... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7214901 | Duplex electrical discharge machining An electrical discharge machine includes first and second coaxial electrodes and corresponding carriages. A liquid dielectric is channeled between the electrodes and a workpiece which are suitably electrically powered for machining a duplex hole in the workpiece. | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204926 | Tandem blisk electrochemical machining A tandem blisk is mounted in a multiaxis electrochemical machine. A first row of blades is electrochemically machined in sequence. A second row of blades is then electrochemically machined in sequence while the blisk is still mounted in the machine. The machine is i... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7189064 | Friction stir welded hollow airfoils and method therefor A hollow component for gas turbine engine, for example an outlet guide vane, is assembled from a body having at recessed pocket formed therein, and an aerodynamic cover bonded over the pocket. Both the cover and the body are constructed from materials which are not ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185521 | Method and apparatus for process control of burnishing An apparatus for process control of a burnishing process comprising a body having a first end and a second end, at least one process control coupon, and structure for attaching the process control coupon to the body. At least one edge of the process control coupon i... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168899 | Apparatus and method for centering a workpiece on a machine tool An apparatus is provided for centering a workpiece on a machine tool that includes first and second guide plates having respective first and second aligned bores therein for supporting a centering pin mounted therein for axial movement between a retracted position a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7109436 | Laser shock peening target A laser target includes a shank having a first wedge converging from a step to a distal end of the wedge. A complementary second wedge is mounted on the step and converges with the first wedge. The two wedges have respective target apertures aligned with each other ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6958430 | Disposable absorbent article comprising expandable fibers and being capable of self-shaping in use A substantially flat disposable absorbent article for wearing adjacent a body discharge area having a longitudinal centerline, and a lateral centerline orthogonal thereto, and defining longitudinal and lateral directions respectively. The disposable absorbent articl... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6933420 | Doped odor controlling materials An odor controlling material and an absorbent article containing material for removing or reducing odor emanating from certain gaseous and liquid compounds in body fluid. The odor controlling material includes conventional absorbent materials such as silica, alumina... | 08/23/2005 |
| D505242 | Snack chip | 05/24/2005 |
| 6890580 | Method for preparing dehydrated starch products A method for preparing dehydrated fruits, vegetables and tubers, particularly potato products. The steps of the method include: boiling the whole raw edible product or slices or pieces of the raw edible product for a time sufficient to partially cook the starch and ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6830767 | Method for constrain-frying snack pieces having intact surface features Uniformly shaped snack chips, preferably tortilla-type chips, having raised surface features and a method for preparing the same. The chips can be made from a dough composition comprising pre-cooked starch-based material and pregelatinized starch. Preferably, the sn... | 12/14/2004 |
| D498033 | Snack chip | 11/09/2004 |
| 6812195 | Concentrated detergent compositions with stable sudsing characteristics The present invention is directed to a grease-cutting detergent composition that exhibits a stable foaming profile when used with non-enclosed automatic dishwashers. The composition can be sold in a concentrated form or in ready-to-use (RTU) diluted form. The concen... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6808731 | Coffee extract and process for providing customized varieties and strengths of fresh-brewed coffee on demand An improved process for providing an individually customized fresh brewed coffee beverage on demand by a consumer, in a wide range of variety and strength. Said brewing process is useful for making relatively large quantities of fresh brewed coffee beverages (in par... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6793956 | Low-moisture, reduced fat, lipid-based fillings Reduced-fat, low-moisture lipid-based fillings. The lipid-based fillings can be used in a variety of food products. The low moisture, reduced fat, lipid-based filling comprises at least about 20% non-digestible lipid and other suitable optional ingredients. The fill... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6783713 | Filters for removal of pathogens from liquids A process for forming an activated carbon fiber filter for removing viruses from liquids is provided. The process includes selecting a plurality of activated carbon fibers, placing the activated carbon fibers in a hollow form open at least one end, and applying a pr... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6759072 | Methods and systems for utilizing delayed dilution, mixing and filtration for providing customized beverages on demand System for making and delivering a customized beverage product to a consumer having a user interface, a customization director in communication with a customization data store and the user interface, wherein the customization director includes executable instruction... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6733827 | Processes for manufacturing particles coated with activated lignosulfonate Processes for forming a filter material are provided. The processes include the steps of coating a filter particle with a lignosulfonate, carbonizing the coating, and activating the coating. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6726947 | Process for providing customized varieties and strengths of fresh-brewed coffee on demand An improved process for providing an individually customized fresh brewed coffee beverage on demand by a consumer, in a wide range of variety and strength. Said brewing process for making relatively large quantities of fresh brewed coffee beverages (in particular cu... | 04/27/2004 |
| D487564 | Beverage bottle | 03/16/2004 |
| 6652477 | Tampon applicator with petals This invention relates to a tampon applicator, having a specific insertion tip structure with overlapping petals, connected to a tube. The petals are preferably curved such that one edge of a petal has an angle with the top edge of the tube of 40° to 60Â... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6588019 | Impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body The present invention provides an impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body. The impact structure is worn about a joint and/or muscle group of the body to protect that particular area from forceful blows in such common activities as... | 07/08/2003 |
