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| 8163243 | Zero-G condensing heat exchanger with integral disinfection The system that operates in a zero gravity environment and has an integral ozone generating capability is disclosed. The system contributes to the control of metabolic water vapors in the air, and also provided disinfection of any resulting condensate within the sys... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8159669 | Space radiation detector with spherical geometry A particle detector is provided, the particle detector including a spherical Cherenkov detector, and at least one pair of detector stacks. In an embodiment of the invention, the Cherenkov detector includes a sphere of ultraviolet transparent material, coated by an u... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159238 | Method and apparatus for in-situ health monitoring of solar cells in space Some embodiments of the present invention describe an apparatus that includes an oscillator, a ramp generator, and an inverter. The apparatus includes an oscillator, an inverter, and a ramp generator. The oscillator is configured to generate a waveform comprising a ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8093348 | Polyimides derived from novel asymmetric dianhydrides This invention relates to the compositions and processes for preparing thermoset and thermoplastic polyimides derived from novel asymmetrical dianhydrides: specifically 2,3,3′,4′ benzophenone dianhydride (a-BTDA), and 3,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8091445 | Offset compound gear inline two-speed drive A two-speed transmission having an input shaft and an output shaft, the transmission being capable of transitioning between fixed ratios, the high-range ratio being direct 1:1 and the low-range ratio being about 2:1. The transmission is a simple lightweight, yet rob... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8077103 | Cup waveguide antenna with integrated polarizer and OMT A cup waveguide antenna with integrated polarizer and OMT for simultaneously communicating left and right hand circularly polarized electromagnetic waves is adjustable to obtain efficient propagation and reception of electromagnetic waves. The antenna includes a cir... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8067478 | Process for preparing polymer reinforced silica aerogels Process for preparing polymer-reinforced silica aerogels which comprises a one-pot reaction of at least one alkoxy silane in the presence of effective amounts of a polymer precursor to obtain a silica reaction product, the reaction product is gelled and subsequently... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8052854 | Carbon dioxide gas sensors and method of manufacturing and using same A gas sensor includes a substrate and a pair of interdigitated metal electrodes selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd, Au, Ir, Ag, Ru, Rh, In, and Os. The electrodes each include an upper surface. A first solid electrolyte resides between the interdigitated e... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8001828 | Miniaturized metal (metal alloy)/ PdO/SiC hydrogen and hydrocarbon gas sensors A miniaturized Schottky diode hydrogen and hydrocarbon sensor and the method of making same is disclosed and claimed. The sensor comprises a catalytic metal layer, such as palladium, a silicon carbide substrate layer and a thin barrier layer in between the catalytic... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7999173 | Dust removal from solar cells A solar panel cleaning device includes a solar panel having a plurality of photovoltaic cells arranged in rows and embedded in the solar panel with space between the rows. A transparent dielectric overlay is affixed to the solar panel. A plurality of electrode pairs... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7990327 | Cellular reflectarray antenna and method of making same A method of manufacturing a cellular reflectarray antenna arranged in an m by n matrix of radiating elements for communication with a satellite includes steps of determining a delay φm,n for each of said m by n matrix of elements of said cellular reflectarray anten... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7935601 | Method for providing semiconductors having self-aligned ion implant A method is disclosed that provides a self-aligned nitrogen-implant particularly suited for a Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) semiconductor device preferably comprised of a silicon carbide (SiC). This self-aligned nitrogen-implant allows for the realization ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7933027 | Processing waveform-based NDE A computer implemented process for simultaneously measuring the velocity of terahertz electromagnetic radiation in a dielectric material sample without prior knowledge of the thickness of the sample and for measuring the thickness of a material sample using terahert... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7923715 | Chalcogenide nanoionic-based radio frequency switch A nonvolatile nanoionic switch is disclosed. A thin layer of chalcogenide glass engages a substrate and a metal selected from the group of silver and copper photo-dissolved in the chalcogenide glass. A first oxidizable electrode and a second inert electrode engage t... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7876276 | Antenna near-field probe station scanner A miniaturized antenna system is characterized non-destructively through the use of a scanner that measures its near-field radiated power performance. When taking measurements, the scanner can be moved linearly along the x, y and z axis, as well as rotationally rela... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7872750 | Space radiation detector with spherical geometry A particle detector is provided, the particle detector including a spherical Cherenkov detector, and at least one pair of detector stacks. In an embodiment of the invention, the Cherenkov detector includes a sphere of ultraviolet transparent material, coated by an u... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7813406 | Temporal laser pulse manipulation using multiple optical ring-cavities An optical pulse stretcher and a mathematical algorithm for the detailed calculation of its design and performance is disclosed. The optical pulse stretcher has a plurality of optical cavities, having multiple optical reflectors such that an optical path length in e... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7791552 | Cellular reflectarray antenna and method of making same A method of manufacturing a cellular reflectarray antenna arranged in an m by n matrix of radiating elements for communication with a satellite includes steps of determining a delay φm,n for each of said m by n matrix of elements of said cellular reflectarray anten... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7763325 | Method and apparatus for thermal spraying of metal coatings using pulsejet resonant pulsed combustion An apparatus and method for thermal spraying a metal coating on a substrate is accomplished with a modified pulsejet and optionally an ejector to assist in preventing oxidation. Metal such as Aluminum or Magnesium may be used. A pulsejet is first initiated by applyi... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7755292 | Ultraminiature broadband light source and method of manufacturing same An ultraminiature light source using a double-spiral shaped tungsten filament includes end contact portions which are separated to allow for radial and length-wise unwinding of the spiral. The double-spiral filament is spaced relatively far apart at the end portions... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7749341 | Precipitation hardenable high temperature shape memory alloy A composition of the invention is a high temperature shape memory alloy having high work output, and is made from (Ni+Pt+Y)xTi(100-x), wherein x is present in a total amount of 49-55 atomic %, Pt is present in a total amount of 10-30 atomic %, ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7704622 | Ion conducting organic/inorganic hybrid polymers This invention relates to a series of organic/inorganic hybrid polymers that are easy to fabricate into dimensionally stable films with good ion-conductivity over a wide range of temperatures for use in a variety of applications. The polymers are prepared by the rea... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7688117 | N channel JFET based digital logic gate structure A circuit topography is presented which is used to create usable digital logic gates using N (negatively doped) channel Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs) and load resistors, level shifting resistors, and supply rails whose values are based on the direct curr... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7624566 | Magnetic circuit for hall effect plasma accelerator A Hall effect plasma accelerator includes inner and outer electromagnets, circumferentially surrounding the inner electromagnet along a thruster centerline axis and separated therefrom, inner and outer magnetic conductors, in physical connection with their respectiv... | 12/01/2009 |
| D596369 | Winch cover | 07/14/2009 |
| D595923 | Winch handle | 07/07/2009 |
| D595922 | Combined handle and clip for jack assembly | 07/07/2009 |
| D595921 | Winch body | 07/07/2009 |
| 7542146 | High intensity fabry-perot sensor In a Fabry-Perot interferometer based sensor if insufficient light reflected from the sensor re-enters the fiber, the results from the Fabry-Perot interferometer-based sensor are compromised. Accordingly, a sensor assembly is provided that comprises an optical fiber... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537193 | Product display The present invention is directed to a product display. The product display can hold printed materials, literature, and other goods. The product display is a one-piece construction that is flat when it is in an unassembled position. In the assembled position, the pr... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7537042 | Door operating mechanism and method of using the same A mechanism and method for operating a track-mounted door is disclosed. The mechanism includes a pair of side drums that are connected by first cables to the bottom of the door. The side drums are coaxially mounted on a shaft for simultaneous rotation with a pair of... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7527458 | Key cutting machine A key cutting machine having a vacuum port connected to the housing and capable of removeably connecting a vacuum tube thereto so that when the vacuum tube is connected to the vacuum port the vacuum tube is capable of collecting key shavings created during a key cut... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7509863 | Measuring and testing device incorporating an air gauge The present invention relates to a measuring and testing device incorporating an air gauge capable of measuring dimensional characteristics of a tapered bore of a component. The measuring and testing device has an actuator for moving the air gauge or the component r... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7479086 | Structure of differential housing The present invention provides a differential housing having guide slots formed therein. The guide slots permit movement of pinion shaft axially therethrough. A plurality of apertures are provided in the housing for properly positioning a pinion shaft within the hou... | 01/20/2009 |
| D585149 | Single interior lamp for a vehicle | 01/20/2009 |
| 7479087 | Pinion shaft and differential housing assembly The present invention provides a differential housing assembly having a pinion shaft positioned therein. The differential housing assembly is capable of imparting torque to at least a pair of axle shafts of, for example a vehicle. The pinion shaft has a relief porti... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7476249 | Implantable prosthesis for positioning and supporting a breast implant An implantable prosthesis for use in positioning a breast implant comprising a sheet of a prosthetic material configured to form a sling-shaped receiving area for receiving and supporting the breast implant. The surface area of the implantable prosthesis contacting ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7474013 | Wave energy recovery system A wave energy recovery system includes a plurality of motion translating assemblies, each assembly includes a buoy coupled to a shaft segment. The shaft segments form a shaft that is coupled to an electric power generating device. Each shaft segment is coupled to a ... | 01/06/2009 |
| D583490 | Double interior lamp for a vehicle | 12/23/2008 |
| 7445120 | Folding reusable display and article storage package A reusable display package having a first body with a first pocket and a second body with a second pocket is provided. A hinge connects the first body to the second body to move the first body relative to the second body from an open display position to a closed car... | 11/04/2008 |
