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| 6444033 | Article comprising a diffuser with flow control features A diffuser comprises a conduit having a cross-sectional area that increases in a direction fluid flow. In one embodiment, the diffuser is used to reduce the incidence and severity of flow fluctuations that occur in an electrostatic deposition apparatus. I... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6410342 | Method and apparatus for controlled photoelution A method for photoeluting photocleavable linker-attached chemical compounds, and an apparatus suitable for implementing the method, are disclosed. According to the method, photocleavable linker-attached library compounds are photoeluted from solid support... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6394306 | Medication dispenser for dispensing flat dosage forms A dispenser for storing/dispensing pharmaceutical dosages that are provided in a stamp-like (flat) dosage form. In some embodiments, the present dispenser includes a housing for retaining a plurality of stacked, individual "stamp-like" pharmaceutical dosa... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6388322 | Article comprising a mechanically compliant bump Mechanically compliant bumps for flip-chip bonding have a base that is deposited, for example, on the contact pad of a semiconductor chip. A thin wall depends from the periphery of the upper surface of base. The wall advantageously completely encircles th... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6357636 | Article and method for flow control in liquid dispensing devices Flow-regulation means for improving the operation of a liquid dispenser, and liquid dispensers incorporating the same, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the flow-regulation means includes a conduit for receiving a pressurized fluid, wherein a flow restr... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6315957 | Article comprising a filter pocket-plate In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method and an article for segregating solid support media or other solids, from liquid, while at the same time maintaining such solids and liquid in intimate contact as may be required for various proc... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6313219 | Method for hybrid inorganic/organic composite materials The present invention provides a systematic method for "engineering" hybrid inorganic/organic compounds (IOCs) to exhibit specific physico-chemical properties as may be desired for a particular materials application. Such hybrid inorganic/organic compound... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6275516 | Article for detecting power drift in the putout of a diode array source A method and article for monitoring and controlling power drift in the output of a diode array is described. The diode array is used, for example, as a light pump for a fiber laser. In one embodiment, an improved fiber laser includes the light pump, which... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6218989 | Miniature multi-branch patch antenna A miniature, multi-branch patch antenna suitable for operating in the 1 GHz to 100 GHz frequency range, a method for making same and a communication system using the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the antenna comprises a planar dielectric substrate... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6182837 | Method and apparatus for secure storage and handling of elongate objects An improved packing member includes a rigid interior portion enclosed by a resilient exterior portion. The exterior portion is physically adapted to generate a force in response to, and opposing, the motion of an elongate object thereover. The generated f... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6177770 | Article comprising an incremental positioner An incremental positioner is disclosed. In one embodiment, the incremental positioner includes a motor, a drive shaft, a motion converter and a rack. The motion converter engages the rack and, impelled by the motor and drive shaft, causes the rack to move... | 01/23/2001 |
