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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6660978 | Electrically conducting textile and the method for realizing the same The invention pertains to the electrothermal field and in particular to the resistive heating elements on the basis of the glass-fibre textile with the pyrocarbon coating and may be used for the production of the heating elements in heaters for both indus... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6645712 | Oil-in-water emulsion stabilized with recombinant collagen-like material The invention provides oil-in-water emulsions comprising recombinant collagen-like polymer in an amount sufficient to act as stabiliser of the emulsion. The polymer is especially a polypeptide which is free of helix structure, has an isoelectric point at ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6645470 | Treatment and system for nicotine withdrawal A kit and associated method in which symptoms of nicotine withdrawal syndrome are relieved as well as addressing the associated weight gain issues and craving for sweets by combining nicotine replacement therapy with complementary dosages of xylitol.... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6645494 | Anti-CD40L immunotoxins for the treatment of diseases An immunotoxin molecule is described which comprises an antibody specific for human CD40L antigen located on the surface of a human cell, coupled to a toxin molecule or active fragment thereof, wherein the binding of the immunotoxin to the CD40L molecule ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6640847 | Device for distributing liquid to a number of consumers, and drinks machine provided with a device of this type The invention relates to a device for distributing liquid to a number of consumers, in particular for use in a drinks machine. The device comprises a number of receptacles which are positioned next to one another which corresponds to the number of consume... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6636701 | Ultraviolet imager system and method An ultraviolet imager for forensic and other purpose, e.g. for detection of fingerprints and other forensic evidence at crime scenes permits live simultaneous viewing, with live focusing adjustments, of an ultraviolet image, converted to visible light, an... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6635149 | Water purification system A water purification system and method for residential or commercial application having a first support structure coupled to a water supply having a first heat source of sufficient magnitude to change the water into steam, thus abandoning any insoluble ma... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6634138 | Self-sustaining indoor waterfall planter A decorative fountain comprising a support member that can be disposed on a floor or a wall is disclosed. The decorative fountain is comprised of a decorative element which may be disposed on the support member and at least one reservoir. A liquid can flo... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6628125 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SLOW AND SMALL CHANGES OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS INCLUDING THE SIGN OF THE CHANGES, AND CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR THE EXACT DETECTION OF THE PEAK VALUE OF AN ALTERNATING VOLTAGE Apparatus for detecting slow and small changes of electrical signals including the sign of the changes, the apparatus includes: a controlled switch (2); a capacitor (3) charged to the voltage of a signal to be detected; an amplifier (5) for generating a p... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6626670 | Powered periotome A periodontal surgical instrument is disclosed which includes a motor. A rotary member is mounted for movement at a center of rotation of the rotary member. A shaft couples the output of the motor to the center of rotation of the rotary member. A coupling... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6618556 | Chemically resistant pinhole camera A multiple axis pinhole camera has a base, a sidewall, a detachable cover, an inner surface, an outer surface, a support for holding a photographic material and at least one aperture. The pinhole camera is constructed from a paint can. The detachable cove... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6606403 | Repetitive inspection system with intelligent tools An automatic system for illuminating, inspecting and measuring stents and other precision cut tubes and components made of a: a linear array electronic camera with a lens, a light source to provide necessary illumination to create an image on said linear ... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6602417 | Process for the treatment of waste water containing specific components e.g. ammonia A process is described for the biological treatment of waste water containing a specific component such as ammonia, wherein the waste water together with surplus sludge from an activated sludge reactor is treated in a bioaugmentation reactor, applying a h... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6597452 | Compact littrow-type scanning spectrometer A Littrow-type spectrometer or monochromator using a folded light path to provide a compact optical instrument is disclosed. Light enters the instrument through an inlet aperture on a planar mirror. The aperture is located at the focus of a parabolic coll... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6595560 | Sleeve joint Two pipe sections (1-4, 31, 32) of a high-pressure line each comprise a fluid-tight inner jacket (9) made of a thermoplastic material and a reinforced outer jacket (10). The innner jackets are attached to one another by means of a fluid-tight weld (5-8, 3... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6581330 | Packaging for cut flowers Packaging for cut flowers comprises: a rectangular crate (1) with sloping side walls which are provided close to their top walls with a channel (5, 6, 7) that projects outwards and is open at the top, the base of which channel serves to support a foldable... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6539805 | Liquid metal flow condition detection An apparatus and method for detecting the condition of the flow of liquid metal in or from a teeming vessel includes one or more sensors for detecting vibration caused by a flow of liquid metal in or from the teeming vessel and for outputting a sensor sig... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6526906 | Page marking device An page marking device is disclosed. The marking device is part of a book. The book has a tab assembly carrier. The carrier has a plurality of removable tabs disposed on the carrier. Printed indicia is located on the tabs. The tabs are secured to the carr... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6524322 | Anastomosis device The invention relates to an anastomotic device for joining one end of a graft vessel to a target vessel at an opening made in the wall thereof The anastomotic device comprises a tubular body on which an outer flange, which comes into contact with the outs... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6508379 | Leak-free drinking cup A leak-free drinking beaker comprises a container as well as a lid closing the container, a drink opening which opens into the interior of the container, and a valve extending over the drink opening, which valve is held in the closed position under a cert... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6497623 | Amusement device An amusement device, such as a sling-shot machine, for successively propelling and retarding a rider to cause the rider to undergo a vertically oscillatory motion. The amusement device comprises cables (31, 32) one end of each of which is connected to a c... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6491882 | High-pressure device The invention relates to a high-pressure device (1) having a cylindrical high-pressure vessel (3) and prestressing means in order to exert an axial pressure on the vessel. The vessel (3) can have been formed from a number of layers of composite material, ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6482807 | LPS with reduced toxicity from genetically modified gram negative bacteria The subject invention lies in the field of vaccines. Specifically new compounds that can be used as adjuvants are provided. Recombinant LPS having a reduced number of secondary acyl chains per molecule of LPS vis a vis the corresponding non modified LPS m... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6479969 | Circuit arrangement and method for pulsated charging of batteries A circuit arrangement for pulsated charging of batteries that comprises: an alternating current source that has a predetermined inductance; a pair of bridge branches each comprising a parallel arrangement of a capacitor and a semiconductor switch element ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6478338 | Coupling sleeve for high-pressure pipe A coupling sleeve (4) for connecting to at least one pipe section (2,3) fitted in an insertion end (29) thereof comprises an inner bush (5) made of thermoplastic material and an outer bush (6), in which inner bush resistance wires are accommodated, which ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6475183 | Direct dual filling device for sealing agents A filling device for connecting a dispensing instrument having multiple fluid reservoirs to multiple containers is disclosed. More particularly, the present invention discloses a connecting device capable of coupling the individual reservoirs of a dispens... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6467717 | Portable dispenser for products spun on a hollow roll A device for dispensing a web of material wrapped around a hollow core, comprising a base having a support member and an arm. The support member is inserted into the hollow core and rotatably seated on the base in such a manner as to freely allow rotation... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6444664 | Method for controlling the plasma level of lipoproteins to treat alzheimeris disease A compound which is an antagonist of platelet activating factor (PAF-antagonist) or a structurally related compound thereof not having PAF-antagonistic activity can be used for decreasing the plasma level of lipoprotein(a) and/or increasing the plasma lev... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6441892 | Compact spectrofluorometer Spectrofluorometer employing a pair of linear variable spectral filters to produce a three dimensional data output is disclosed. A collimated white light source is used that first passes through a first linear variable spectral filter, then through a samp... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6424735 | High precision three dimensional mapping camera An optical imaging apparatus comprising a linear array-based camera, using a positional encoding technique highly insensitive to transient and steady state mechanical tolerances in the mechanical scanning system, with the capacity to capture a three dimen... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6424728 | Method and apparatus for verification of signatures An automatic signature verification system is set forth that utilizes a main routine for comparing signatures using forensic hand writing methodology. A secondary program is used to modify the algorithms used by the main program for making adjustments the... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6413605 | Tamper indicating adhesive tape An adhesive preventing system containing a flexible tape member that may be in the form of either a sticker or an elongated tape is disclosed. This flexible tape member has an upper and a lower side and has two patterns printed on the upper side of the fl... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6409991 | Treatment and system for nicotine withdrawal A kit and associated method in which symptoms of nicotine withdrawal syndrome are relieved as well as addressing the associated weight gain issues and craving for sweets by combining nicotine replacement therapy with complementary dosages of xylitol.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6409507 | Drive mechanism for oscillatory dental tool with improved bushing A transmission for changing rotary motion into angularly reciprocating motion and adapted to be mounted on the output end of a dental power unit of the type having a rotary drive output and used to drive a dental tool. The transmission is comprised of a s... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6409339 | Multifocal lens, and method for production thereof Multifocal lens provided with a reading part disposed near the bottom part and another lens, such as a distance lens, near the top part. According to the invention, the outer limit of the reading part lies on or within the (outer) radius RV of the remaini... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6399004 | Method for encapsulating a chip on a carrier Method for encapsulating a chip (10) on a carrier (12) whereby the chip (10) is positioned on the carrier (12), a dam (16a, 16b) is formed on the carrier (12) around the chip (10), encapsulating material (18) is poured into the space within the dam (16a, ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6400269 | Firearm alarm A device for safely storing or displaying a firearm that alerts its owner if the device or firearm are disturbed by unauthorized individuals and also provides its owner with quick access to the firearm when necessary. The device comprises a covered suppor... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6398643 | Promotional gaming device A promotional gaming device for determining whether a player has matched a predetermined winning sequence of characters or symbols. The gaming device is comprised of a substrate having at least one row of location designating symbols and at least one colu... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395191 | Method for protecting a paper security document or identification document In order to protect a paper-thin valuable document or identification document on which an identification mark has been placed, for example by means of a printing technique or by a laser technique, in such a way that counterfeiting is extremely difficult, ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6392238 | UV-imager system A UV-Imager system includes a camera. The camera includes a first UV coated mirror and a quartz UV transmittive camera lens. The UV-Imager system also includes a second UV coated mirror coupled to the camera, and an intensifier coupled to the second UV co... | 05/21/2002 |
