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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5912153 | (1,3) ଲ-glucan synthase genes and inducible inhibition of fungal growth using the antisense constructs derived therefrom A (1,3)ଲ-glucan synthase mutant useful in the research and development of anti-fungal drugs. A key step in fungal wall assembly, hyphal growth and infection is the synthesis of (1,3)ଲ-linked glucan. Because ଲ-glucan is not made by humans... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5855340 | 3X multi-engine jet configuration and method of operation A centerline mounted overbalanced multiple main jet engine configuration. The multiple jet engines are centerline mounted rather than parallel offset. While each jet engine is a "main" engine, capable of safely operating the aircraft in the event of a fai... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5846333 | Method of producing fructose syrup from agave plants A pulp of milled agave plant heads are liquified during centrifugation and a polyfructose solution is removed and then concentrated to produce a polyfructose concentrate. Small particulates are removed by centrifugation and/or filtration and colloids are ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5840163 | Rectangular vacuum-arc plasma source A rectangular vacuum-arc plasma source and associated apparatus for generating and directing a stream of plasma containing an ionized vapor of a cathode material toward a substrate by vacuum arc evaporation of a rectangular planar cathode mounted in a rec... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5820639 | Method of manufacturing lead acid cell paste having tin compounds An active paste for an lead-acid electrochemical cell which in a preferred embodiment includes tin; a method of manufacturing the same; and an electrochemical cell utilizing the same. The tin may be a tin sulfate, tin oxide, or metallic tin. The active pa... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5813454 | Variably insulating portable heater/cooler A compact vacuum insulation panel comprising a chamber enclosed by two sheets of metal, glass-like spaces disposed in the chamber between the sidewalls, and a high-grade vacuum in the chamber includes apparatus and methods for enabling and disabling, or t... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5812256 | Vision system for wheel alignment A moving vision sensor scans the image of an object by moving the transducer to create a topographic image map of the object in three dimensions. In a preferred embodiment, the vision sensors are disposed in a preset camber, caster, toe wheel alignment st... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5807774 | Simple method of fabricating ferroelectric capacitors A ferroelectric capacitor device and method of manufacture. A substrate supports a bottom electrode structure, with an adhesion/diffusion barrier layer sandwiched therebetween. The electrode layer includes a metal or metal alloy and an oxide of the metal ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5799651 | Indicator device responsive to axial force A device to indicate the application of a non-rotative force, having particular utility in recording the dispensing of a push-down activated aerosol medication dispenser. A non-rotative force on an outer cover is translated into a rotation of an indicator... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5795873 | Method for treatment and prevention of deficiencies of vitamins B12, folic acid and B6 A method for orally administering vitamin preparations is described which combine vitamin B12 (B12, cobalamin) and folic acid (folate), with and without pyridoxine (B6), for preventing and treating elevated serum homocyste... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5795467 | Adjustable inlet for waste water treatment apparatus A method and apparatus for controlling the fluid flow through a waste fluid inlet channel, such as for a sewage treatment plant, includes a weir that may be inserted into the channel. The weir may be one or more plates that serve to reduce the effective c... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5790366 | High temperature electrode-barriers for ferroelectric and other capacitor structures A capacitor for use on silicon or other substrate has a multilayer electrode structure. In a preferred embodiment, a bottom electrode situated on the substrate has a bottom layer of Pt--Rh--Ox, an intermediate layer of Pt--Rh, and a top layer o... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5782808 | Antibacterial medical tubing connector An antimicrobial tubing connector for medical procedures, especially for extracorporeal connections as in peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis tubing sets. A male portion includes a central tube surrounded by a sleeve radially spaced apart from the centra... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5741280 | Knot tying method and apparatus A method and apparatus for placing a knot such as a laparoscopy knot. Knot material containing a knot is wound around a ferrule surrounding a cylinder. A second ferrule surrounds the first ferrule so that the edge of the second ferrule abuts and attaches ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5738616 | Rotator cuff exercise machine A rotator cuff exercise machine has a frame, a body support member spaced from the frame such that the user sits facing the frame, a weight resistance, a pulley system mounted 15° to 45° off center to the left side of the frame, a pulley system mounted ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5732836 | Indicator closure for closing a container A closure for a container, including means for counting and indicating the number of times the closure has undergone a cycle of closing and opening the container, and further including means for incorporating the closure into means for resisting the openi... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5722944 | Method of peritoneal dialysis A method for manufacturing and using a dialysis collection bag for peritoneal dialysis treatment, and the dialysis collection bag itself. A collection bag is fabricated with a sterilization tablet therein, having a soluble coating over a sterilization age... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5711883 | Method for testing dialyzer integrity prior to use The present invention includes a method and apparatus for the testing the integrity of a dialyzer prior to use. The dialyzer is tested on the same hardware used for the treatment of dialysis. The dialysate and blood sides of the dialyzer are primed in the... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5709663 | Syringe infusion device A device for transferring liquid between the body of a patient and a syringe includes a syringe barrel defining a bore, a plunger that may slide through the bore to force liquid into or out of the bore, and a pump capable of sliding the plunger. The pump ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5707379 | Method and apparatus for intracorporeal suturing A suturing device includes a rod partially covered by an elongate tube. A guide containing a one way slot is mounted to an end of the rod; a similar guide is mounted to the same end of the tube. The rod and tube may be rotated with respect to each other b... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5687879 | Device to secure lid to beverage and food containers and reduce spillage A method and device are provided to secure a lid to a teapot or other food and beverage container and to prevent dripping therefrom. The device for use with a teapot includes a loop of elastic cord, with a hook and a sponge attached to the cord. The spong... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5677078 | Method and apparatus for assembling electrochemical cell using elastomeric sleeve An electrochemical cell and a method of manufacturing the same. Plates of opposite polarity are wound spirally and end connectors with protruding hubs are attached to each end. Elastomeric sleeves are fitted around both of the hubs. The assembly is placed... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5666707 | Conventional or continuous rolling process A railroad rail produced by rolling a substantially round bloom, together with a process and system for manufacturing the same. The round bloom may be produced by continuous casting methods. The bloom is initially rolled into a substantially rectangular s... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5661036 | Process for the detection of sulfur A process and apparatus are disclosed for the detection and measurement of sulfur in both organic and inorganic sulfur-containing compounds. The process includes admixing a sample including a sulfur-containing compound with oxygen, and then exposing the m... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5651781 | Surgical cutting instrument A surgical cutting instrument for removing objects, such as a pacemaker lead or catheter, embedded in biological tissue. The cutting instrument includes a rigid proximal end and a flexible distal end, the flexible distal end having circular opening and a ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5638970 | Child-resistant indicator cap A closure for a container including an indicator mechanism to record the removal of the closure from the container and a child-resistant mechanism to resist the removal of the closure from the container by a child. A spring in the indicator mechanism urge... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5626576 | Electrosurgical catheter for resolving atherosclerotic plaque by radio frequency sparking An electrosurgical device for the resolution of an occlusive deposit within a lumen of the body, and a method of using such a device. The device has a distal end that is insertable within and along the lumen to a desired position with respect to the occlu... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5611444 | Indicator device responsive to axial force A device to indicate the application of a non-rotative force, having particular utility in recording the dispensing of a push-down activated aerosol medication dispenser. A non-rotative force on an outer cover is translated into a rotation of an indicator... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5572962 | Variable valve lift mechanism for internal combustion engine Valve lift and duration may be varied by moving the pivot of a rocker arm or finger follower, and simultaneously altering the valve clearance during engine operation. The phase of the valve event may also be varied by moving the rocker arm lengthwise at t... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5570416 | Call center management system A Call Center Management System for the operation of a public calling center includes a plurality of telephones, a junction box, a central operating unit, a print and a display device. The Call Center Management System provides: a prepayment before teleph... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5569379 | Grit collector for waste water treatment facility A grit chamber for removing grit and other dense inorganic materials from a waste water stream in a waste water treatment facility. The grit chamber includes an upper settling chamber and a lower grit collection chamber, separated by a divider with one or... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5550849 | Method and apparatus for detecting single or multiple bit errors instorage devices A method and system for detecting and correcting all single bit errors in a data word, for detecting all 2-bit errors regardless of whether the two bits in error are consecutive, and for detecting all consecutive 3-bit and 4-bit errors regardless of wheth... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5547464 | Joint device An apparatus for use in bracing or exercising a knee joint in a manner that allows bending of the joint only along a predetermined path which approximates the natural bending of the joint. On at least one side of the joint are upper and lower struts that ... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5546691 | Rifle mounted ballistic chart A cylindrical casing holds a spring mounted tape upon which is printed ballistic information. The user mounts the casing on a rifle and lines up a shot. While the rifle is in line to be fired, the user, with their trigger hand, extracts the tape from the ... | 08/20/1996 |
