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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6556682 | Method for cancelling multi-channel acoustic echo and multi-channel acoustic echo canceller In order to cancel echo on several sound signal channels, the method consists in generating on each channel a synthetic signal having the spectral characteristics of a white noise; computing the frequency masking thresholds in several adjacent frequency b... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6548878 | Method for producing a thin distributed photodiode structure A method is shown for producing a distributed PN photodiode having a first active region of the photodiode that can be made arbitrarily thin. A fabrication substrate is doped to have a first conductivity type in order to form the first active region of th... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6499792 | Motor vehicle covering system A method for opening a vehicle covering system for a convertible. The covering system has a first, second and third roof sections and a one-piece cover for stretching over all three roof sections. The three roof sections can be pivoted from an open positi... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494083 | Method for monitoring closed containers To test the tightness and/or the correct closure of containers which are transported on a conveyor, the containers succeeding each other at brief time intervals and the containers being sealed by attachment of a closure, a characteristic dependent on the ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6460702 | First aid kit and method of replenishing The first aid kit of the present invention includes a case (12), which includes a quick access to the contents carried by the case (12). The case (12) further provides, on the inside a plurality of compartments (37) arranged in sequence to obtain a card c... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6454280 | Independent suspension system for in-line skates having rocker arms and adjustable springs The present invention provides a suspension system for in-line skates. The in-line skate includes a boot and a tracking system attached to the sole of the boot. Opposing rocking arms that hold the wheels are connected to the tracking system using a trunca... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6426105 | Use of lysophosphatidylethanolamine (18.1) and lysophosphatidylinositol to retard senescence and to enhance fruit ripening The present invention relates to a method of enhancing fruit ripening and stability and of delaying senescence in fruit and other plant tissues. This method consists of applying an effective amount of a lysophospholipid, such as lysophosphatidylethanolami... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6378137 | Powder-free medical gloves A powder free medical glove having an outer side a silicon treated surface and the inside of cross linked coagulated glove bonded with a layer formed of an anti-blocking composition. The anti-blocking composition comprises of a polymer or copolymer mixed ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6374987 | Method and apparatus for rotating rotationally symmetrical containers, such as bottles, while transporting them under backup pressure Rotationally symmetrical containers (10) are transported under backup pressure on a conveying surface (12) limited laterally by railings (14). For rotating the containers (10) at a predetermined site along the conveying surface (12), one of two consecutiv... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6365646 | Method to improve humidity resistance of phenolic urethane foundry binders An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for improving the tensile strength of foundry cores and molds. More particularly, an embodiment of the present invention provides an improved binder for foundry cores and molds that include a fluori... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6360641 | Rip fence with dual locking mechanism A rip fence used with a table saw, where the table saw has an upper cutting surface with a front edge surface and a rear edge surface. The rip fence includes a main casing having a front clamping mechanism at the front end and a rear clamping mechanism at... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6357959 | Boltless connector The present invention relates to the connection of removable and replaceable equipment to a structural member. The invention is particularly advantageous in environments where there is vibration or movement, such as with a tractor-trailers, railroad freig... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6352666 | Manufacture of rubber articles A powder-free coagulant for use in latex dipping processes comprises a salt stable dispersion of a polychloroprene rubber and an inorganic metal salt. Optionally the coagulant will also contain a powder-free release agent, to aid release of the dipped art... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6347409 | Manufacture of rubber articles A powder-free coagulant for use in latex dipping processes comprises a salt stable dispersion of a polychloroprene rubber and an inorganic metal salt. Optionally the coagulant will also contain a powder-free release agent, to aid release of the dipped art... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6347131 | Non-contact volume measurement There is described a method and apparatus for measuring the volume of an object by means of penetrating radiation. The object is placed in an irradiation zone and measurements of amounts of radiation passing through respective areas of the object are made... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6344818 | Apparatus and method for the detection of materials A device to detect the presence of a target material comprising a source module and detector module. The source module includes a generator to producing a source signal corresponding to a characteristic frequency of the target material. The detection nodu... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6340785 | Inbred tomato line FDR 26-682 The present invention relates to an inbred tomato line, designated FDR 26-682. This invention further relates to plants and seeds of inbred tomato line FDR 26-682 and methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing the inbred line FDR 26-682 wit... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6338272 | Method for determining parameters, for example level, pressure, gas composition in closed containers In order to determine parameters of closed containers, primary mechanical oscillations are excited in a container wall. The secondary oscillations which are excited in the container by the primary mechanical oscillations of the container wall and which oc... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6337431 | Transgenic plants expressing DNA constructs containing a plurality of genes to impart virus resistance The present invention provides a chimeric recombinant DNA molecule comprising: a plurality of DNA sequences, each of which comprises a plant-functional promoter linked to a coding region, which encodes a virus-associated coat protein, wherein said DNA seq... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6332261 | Process for the attachment of a mounting rail as well as a connecting device for a mounting rail The present invention relates to a process for the attachment of a mounting rail, as well as to a connecting device for a mounting rail. In the process for the attachment of a mounting rail to a rod which is, if necessary, at least partially premounted, o... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6330490 | Data vending machine system and method thereof The present invention relates to a data vending machine system and a method thereof, and in particular to a data vending machine system and a method thereof which are capable of selecting a certain music file, recording the selected music file onto a reco... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6308354 | Upholstery pad with steel reinforced support A mattress is provided having an innerspring, at least one upholstery layer, which includes at least one foam layer, and quilt panel layers. The upholstery layer has an edged support layer, a steel wire grid laminated to the edged support layer, and a fir... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306514 | Slip-coated elastomeric flexible articles and their method of manufacture In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an elastomeric flexible article, such as a surgeon's glove,and its method of manufacture. A flexible elastomeric article has a wearer-contacting surface in which a lubricant composition has been ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6302918 | Shock-and torque absorber in a leg prothesis A device in a leg prosthesis provided with a shock- and torque absorber intended to absorb shocks as well as rotational movements which occur when the foot hits the ground during walking, running, jumping etc. and comprising two parts (10, 11) which are t... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6302259 | Method and apparatus for rotating rotationally symmetrical containers, such as bottles, while transporting them under backup pressure Rotationally symmetrical containers (10) are transported under backup pressure on a conveying surface (12) limited laterally by railings (14). For rotating the containers (10) at a predetermined site along the conveying surface (12), one of two consecutiv... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6299359 | Bearing assembly with locking collar A bearing assembly (10) with a locking collar (27) and provides a singular means for locking a bearing assembly onto a rotatable shaft (41). The bearing assembly (10) made in accordance with the principles of the present invention includes an outer bearin... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6298974 | Method and apparatus for inspecting rotating containers Rotationally symmetrical containers (10) are transported under backup pressure on a conveying surface (12) limited laterally by railings (14). For rotating the containers (10) at a predetermined site along the conveying surface (12), one of two consecutiv... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6295910 | Clutch assembly for use with a circular saw A circular saw includes a clutch assembly to surround the rotating blade shaft of the saw. The blade shaft is rotated by a shaft having a gear at one end. The clutch assembly includes a clutch gear to engage with the rotating pinion. The clutch gear is he... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6293176 | Dual sliding rail and locking mechanism for use with a table saw A table saw has a frame, an upper surface and an auxiliary table and having a dual sliding rail mechanism so that the auxiliary table moves between a first position adjacent the upper surface and a second position separated from the upper surface. The dua... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6293242 | Rotary valve system A complete rotary valve assembly and system is disclosed. The rotary valve includes a generally elongated valve body having first and second ends and a longitudinally extending axis of rotation. The rotary valve is mounted in a housing positioned above a ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6257191 | Rotary valve system A complete rotary valve assembly and system is disclosed. The rotary valve includes a generally elongated valve body having first and second ends and a longitudinally extending axis of rotation. The rotary valve is mounted in a housing positioned above a ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6247527 | Fin array for heat transfer assemblies and method of making same An improved fin array for use in a heat transfer assembly, such as a condenser for a vehicle air conditioning system, and a method of making the improved fin array, are disclosed. The fin array comprises an elongated one-piece fin member having top and bo... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6245536 | Process for preparing isoflavone aglucone using Rhodotorula glutinis having an ability to produce isoflavone aglucone The present invention relates to a process for preparing isoflavone aglucone using Rhodotorula glutinis, more specifically, to a novel Rhodotorula glutinis strain (KCCM-10172) which can be isolated from fermented soybeans and has a good ability to convert... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6240769 | Method for testing sealed containers To test the features of containers (10) which are sealed by means of a closure (12), such as central fit of the closure (12) on the container opening, tightness of the fitting of the closure (12) or the residual air volume in containers (10) in which the ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6239870 | Method for identifying materials, impurities and related defects with diffuse dispersion transparent objects Diffusely scattering defects are to be detected in items made from transparent material, e.g. drinks bottles. To this end, the items (10) are inspected using a light source (12) and a camera (16), a contrast pattern (14) being arranged between the light s... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6238463 | Process and device for the cleaning of exhaust air from kitchen equipment The present invention concerns a method of cleaning exhaust air from kitchen equipment, such as steamers, grilling equipment, baking ovens and the like. According to this method, the exhaust air is subjected to a pressure increase and then introduced into... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6239869 | Device for detecting diffusely scattered impurities in transparent receptacles The device for the detection of diffusely scattering impurities (18) in containers (10) that have a transparent wall (16) has a light source (12), which produces one or more light beams (14) for illuminating the wall (16), and an optical detecting device ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6235062 | Fastening device for prosthesis A fastening device for a prosthesis, the fastening device having a cylindrical channel and an inclined washer designed to accept insertion of a cylindrical inset, such as a tube, bar or peg, with minimal resistance and yet substantially prevent withdrawal... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6232368 | Ester cured binders An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for improving the tensile strength of foundry cores and molds over what may be conventionally achieved. The use of acidic methylene compounds in binder compositions which include strongly alkaline p... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6213534 | Closure mechanism for the tops of vehicles The present invention relates to a locking device for motor vehicle folding tops with a first connecting device (3) which, for the fixing of the folding top (9) to the motor vehicle, has a first closing mechanism with at least one second connecting device... | 04/10/2001 |
