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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7968397 | Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same A semiconductor device according to the present invention comprises a semiconductor substrate, a gate insulating film which is composed of a material whose main component is a tetravalent metal oxide, a mixture of a tetravalent metal oxide and SiO2, or a ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7785613 | Film-forming cosmetic composition The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one film-forming polymer, at least one aqueous microdispersion of wax, and at least one water-soluble aromatic acid ester that is liquid at room temperature. The pres... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7758179 | Inkjet recording apparatus for efficiently lighting semiconductor light emitting elements An inkjet recording apparatus 1 is provided with: a recording head 10 to eject light-hardenable ink onto a recording medium S; a plurality of light sources 12a and 13a configured with semiconductor light emitting elements to... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7644189 | Method for upgrading network server programming conditions, associated system and software product A network server having a current lower packet-interfacing layer and a current upper packet-processing layer is updated by providing an updated process having an updated packet-interfacing lower layer, an updated packet-processing upper layer packets, and a communic... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7638327 | BAFF receptor antibodies and methods Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7630476 | X-ray CT system and method of manufacturing an X-ray CT system An X-ray CT system according to the invention includes a holding plate which holds X-ray shield plates, a first support plate which supports one short-directional end portion of the holding plate, the first support plate conforming to a bend of the holding plate, a ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7591678 | Through-panel connector A through-panel connector, comprising a female connector (10) and a male connector disposed on one side and the other side of panel (50) and fitted to each other through a mounting hole (51) formed in the panel (50). The female connector ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7521678 | Charged particle beam apparatus, charged particle beam focusing method, microstructure measuring method, microstructure inspecting method, semiconductor device manufacturing method, and program A charged particle beam apparatus includes: a charged particle source which generates a charged particle beam to apply to a specimen having a microstructure formed on a surface thereof; an objective lens which excites at least one of an electric field and a magnetic... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7465597 | Method of manufacturing a diagnostic test strip A method for manufacturing a biosensor is provided. The method may include positioning a shadow mask containing a pattern of a plurality of feature sets over a substantially planar base layer containing a plurality of registration points. The method may also include... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7406234 | Method for determining spin characteristic parameters in spun optical fibers A method of determining characteristic spin parameters of a spun optical fiber by performing optical time-domain reflectometry measurements on the fiber, so as to obtain a state of polarization spatial function from a backscattered electromagnetic field, the state o... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7352773 | Relay apparatus and network relay method A relay apparatus according to an embodiment of this invention includes an ID acquisition unit configured to acquire the unique ID of a partner device connected to a predetermined network, and a control unit which controls various processes on the basis of the uniqu... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7324298 | Electronic appliance and fall detection method In an electronic appliance, accelerations in X-direction, in Y-direction that is orthogonal relative to the X-direction and in Z-direction that is orthogonal relative to both the X-direction and the Y-direction are synthesized and the size of the synthetic accelerat... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7217295 | Use of soluble conductive polymers for treating human keratin fibers The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one conductive polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, said polymer being in soluble form in said medium, as, or for the manufacture of, cosmetic products for giving a visual effect to human ... | 05/15/2007 |
| RE39624 | Feed head A feed head has a delivery path along which nuts are fed to a pressing station in the feed head, the pressing station having a pressing die which is reciprocated transversely to the delivery path under the action of a press to fasten a nut to a sheet metal member. A... | 05/15/2007 |
| 6985582 | Encryption/decryption unit and storage medium An encryption/decryption unit includes a first data encryption/decryption section for performing an encryption or decryption process, a first data substitution section for performing data substitution of an output from the first encryption/decryption section accordi... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6886310 | Device and method for making packaging bags An apparatus for forming reclosable bags, wherein said bags are formed from a continuously film (12) fitted with at least one closure tape (60), wherein the apparatus comprises a set of heat-sealed jaws (30) provided transversely relative to the... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6751095 | Cooling unit including radiator for radiating heat of heat generating component, and electronic apparatus including the cooling unit A cooling unit for cooling a heat generating component includes a heat receiving portion thermally connected to the heat generating component and a heat radiating portion including first and second radiating members having thermal conductivity. The first and second ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6709256 | Apparatus for encrusting a filling material An apparatus for encrusting bean jam is provided wherein patterns for opening and closing movements and up and down movements of shutter members of a cutting apparatus can be readily changed. The encrusting apparatus includes a cutting apparatus (13) having a... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6682907 | Use of triplex structure DNA in transferring nucleotide sequences A recombinant vector comprising a polynucleotide containing a cis-acting central initiation region (cPPT) and a cis-acting termination region (CTS) is disclosed. These regions are of retroviral or retroviral-like origin. The vector further comprises a def... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6419790 | Methods of making an ultra soft, high basis weight tissue and product produced thereby The present invention is a method of making an ultra soft, multi-ply tissue using wet press technology and the product produced thereby.... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6379497 | Bulk enhanced paperboard and shaped products made therefrom An improved paperboard has been bulk enhanced by retaining a substantial portion of bulk-enhanced additives including expandable microspheres in a suitable distribution within the paperboard. The cellulosic paperboard web has an overall fiber weight (w) o... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6371052 | Seawater circulating system The invention has the purpose of improving and maintaining the water quality inside bays where fish are cultivated, and achieving a habitat that is amenable for fish and other marine life. The supply of seawater from the open ocean into bays is controlled... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6344303 | Image forming material and preparation method thereof A preparation method of an image forming material comprising a support having thereon at least an image forming layer is desclosed, comprising subjecting one side of the support to a treatment to modify the surface of the support and coating an image form... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6338842 | Cosmetic composition comprising an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a polyolefin, a cationic polymer and a salt or an alcohol which is water-soluble, use and process The invention relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions having at least one anionic surfactant, at least one amphoteric surfactant, at least one oil of polyolefin type, at least one cationic polymer and at least one water-soluble salt or al... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6333246 | Semiconductor device manufacturing method using electrostatic chuck and semiconductor device manufacturing system A semiconductor device manufacturing method comprises the steps of placing a substrate to be processed on an electrostatic chuck on a substrate stand in a process chamber, and applying a negative voltage to the electrostatic chuck. After applying the nega... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6327674 | Digital information recording and reproducing system and defect managing system applied to the same A recording and reproducing system has a computer data table and an audio visual data table as address conversion tables for managing addresses necessary for a process in response to an access command for record or reproduction transmitted from a host sys... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6295111 | Liquid crystal cell and a method for fabricating that A LC cell is manufactured by the method including the steps of: rubbing a first alignment layer coating a first substrate, such that the first alignment layer has a first pretilt angle associated therewith; exposing said second alignment layer coating a f... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6259360 | Pressure monitor for vehicle tire The present invention offers a pressure monitor and a method of controlling the pressure monitor for a vehicle tire which enable reducing electric power consumption and issuing an alarm, when the tire pressure is equal to or lower than a predetermined ala... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6230426 | Access panel for a vending machine face A vending machine includes a vending machine face having an access panel therein for providing access to a graphics piece in the vending machine face. The access panel is movable from a closed position prohibiting access to the graphics piece, to an open ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6187916 | Process for the preparation of taxane derivatives and ଲ-lactam intermediates therefor A process for the preparation of a taxane derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R2 represents an RO--, RS-- or RR'N-- in which R represents an unsubstituted or substituted straight chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, or cycloalky... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6170465 | Engine driving control apparatus and method An engine generally performs compression, explosion, exhausting and scavenging strokes sequentially, and includes an engine driving control apparatus including a detector for detecting a position of an explosion stroke, a detector for detecting instantane... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6156755 | Use of pyrimidine derivatives for the prevention of cancer, on their own or in combination with other therapeutic measures Use of pyrimidine derivatives for the prevention of cancer, on their own or in combination with other therapeutic measures. The present invention is concerned with the use of pyrimidine derivatives as agents for the prevention of carcinomatous disorders. The p... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6150311 | Detergent cosmetic compositions and their use The invention relates to conditioning and detergent compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (A) a washing base and (B) at least one silicone comprising at least one glycerol group. The compositions can be applied for the cleansing an... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6081317 | Image reproducing method An image reproducing method includes a step of obtaining a print reproducing an object based on image information obtained by photographing the object, wherein logarithm E of object brightness satisfies formula (1) and formula (2) is effected with the log... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6013760 | Soluble polyimide resin for liquid crystal alignment layer and process of preparation of the same The invention herein relates to a soluble polyimide resin for a liquid crystal alignment layer and the process of preparation of the same, wherein aliphatic tetracarboxylic dianhydride and aromatic diamine having the amide group are used to yield a novel ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5993755 | Disinfection system for disinfection of contact lenses A disinfection system and method for contact lenses that ensures that a disinfection liquid maintains its strength until the moment it is used. The system includes a lens case specially adapted to receive a prepackaged disposable container of disinfection... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5995322 | Magnetic disk apparatus In a hard disk drive, the leading end portion of a main FPC is fixed to the bearing assembly of a carriage assembly. A plurality of connection pads are formed on the leading end portion in sets corresponding to the number of magnetic heads. The connection... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5978973 | Fastener for use on a protective helmet A protective helmet comprising an outer helmet shell of rigid material and having a fastener mounted into the outer helmet shell. The fastener comprises a rivet and a washer. More particularly, the rivet includes a flanged head portion at a first end of t... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5890791 | Light control sheet, surface light source unit and liquid crystal display device A light control sheet for receiving a light incident on one surface thereof and for emitting the received light from the other surface thereof, includes plural prisms which is provided at least one of surfaces of the sheet. Each of the prisms has a genera... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5888660 | Heat-shrinkable co-extruded multilayer polyolefin film having an improved heat seal resistance Heat shrinkable co-extruded multilayer polyolefin film having an improved heat seal resistance, comprising: A) A central layer consisting of a blend obtained by an homogeneous dispersion of an ethylene-propylene-butene terpolymer (EPB) produced by catalys... | 03/30/1999 |
