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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7503069 | Network traffic intercepting method and system A computer system and method for intercepting, examining, and controlling data streams flowing via transport connections between the transport layer of an operating system and the user application. All data streams that pass from an external network, through the tra... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7502829 | Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture for intercepting, examining and controlling code, data and files and their transfer Apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture are claimed for processing code comprising the preprocessing of code, transferring of the code from a storage area to a transfer component, decomposing the code, valuing the code, and comparing the code to a threshold ... | 03/10/2009 |
| D585758 | Pregnant shaped package | 02/03/2009 |
| D585664 | Pregnant shaped stand | 02/03/2009 |
| 7479305 | Immersion plating of silver The problem in forming solderable and bondable layers on printed circuit boards is that the surfaces tarnish after storage of the boards prior to further processing (mounting of the electrical components), thus affecting solderability and bondability. In order to ov... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7473344 | Segmented counterelectrode for an electrolytic treatment system In order to even out the electrolytic treatment of workpieces 9 made of electrically non-conductive material and having a very thin base metallising 6, 8, a device is employed in a manner according to the invention comprising means for bringing treatme... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7351119 | Battery cable clamp This invention is an improved battery booster cable and clamp apparatus that operates in conjunction with a two piece split electrically conductive housing that is adapted to allow a battery terminal to reside therein, the two pieces of the housing being slid into o... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341627 | Fiber reinforced concrete products and method of preparation Concrete products and mixes with reinforcing carbon graphite fibers, the carbon fibers being provided in the form of resin coated warped beam fabric, and a method for producing reinforced concrete products, where semi-cured carbon fibers are mixed with concrete and ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7302903 | Floating vessel for producing hydrocarbons and method for producing hydrocarbons A floating vessel 11 for producing hydrocarbons comprises one or more containers 12 having a chamber 13 formed therein, a structural frame 15 for interconnecting the one or more containers 12, a power system 16 for producing... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7276377 | Method and apparatus for determining anticoagulant therapy factors Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining a new anticoagulant therapy factor (nATF) for monitoring oral anticoagulant therapy to help prevent excessive bleeding or deleterious blood clots that might otherwise occur before, during or after surgery. In one e... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7257548 | Method, apparatus and system for selecting, ordering and purchasing glass products A system, apparatus and method for facilitating the selection, purchasing and ordering glass products, which is informative to guide a novice user in selecting a glass product, even where the glass is comprised of glass panels of more than one manufacturer, the pres... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249524 | Fluid flow rate and volume sensor, and filtration apparatuses and purification apparatuses having such a sensor A flow rate and volume sensor for determining the rate and volume of fluid flowing through an apparatus, such as an apparatus for filtering and/or conditioning and/or purifying fluid, such as water, and for indicating when a predetermined volume of fluid has flowed ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7214004 | Mobile flood wall Mobile flood wall preferably comprising of plastic, characterized by support elements (1 through 5) as plates of a fitting thickness, each in the form of an equilateral triangle with one of the three equal outer sides as the base and wall elements (... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7155349 | Remote liquid level gauge for remote sensing, system for employing the gauge and method of use A system, method and apparatus for improving the logistical inefficiencies associated with the delivery of liquid petroleum gas or fuel oil to remotely dispersed locations, including a gauge for detecting the level of fluid or liquid in a tank, and a transmission me... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7143113 | Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture for securing and maintaining computer systems and storage media Apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture are claimed for securing, maintaining, monitoring and controlling computer files. Various predetermined files are hashed on the machine, providing a first data file with the file names and hash values, which data file ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138043 | Method for applying a metal layer to a light metal surface A process for applying a metal layer to surfaces of light metals is proposed, in which iron is electrolytically deposited on the surfaces from a deposition bath containing Fe(II) compounds using dimensionally stable anodes insoluble in the deposition bath. The proce... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7093135 | Software virus detection methods and apparatus The present invention is a system and method for identifying and securing code, as well as providing virus detection and code authentication. This detection and authentication occurs through modules or components which utilize certification identifiers to authentica... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087135 | Process for the manufacture of interpenetrating polymer network sheeting and useful articles thereof A novel method of producing interpenetrating polymer network (“IPN”) sheeting. Particularly, an improved method of producing such sheeting and bonding it to a backing layer for use as various types of wound dressings and scar management products. The new process... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074315 | Copper bath and methods of depositing a matt copper coating In the production of printed circuit boards it is required that organic protective coatings adhere tightly on the copper surfaces. Accordingly, matt layers of copper are to be preferred over lustrous coatings. The bath in accordance with the invention serves to depo... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070833 | Method for chemical vapor deposition of silicon on to substrates for use in corrosive and vacuum environments A method of passivating the surface of a substrate to protect the surface against corrosion, the surface effects on a vacuum environment, or both. The substrate surface is placed in a treatment environment and is first dehydrated and then the environment is evacuate... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063465 | Thrust bearing A thrust bearing 11 for use with a shaft 13 having a collar 15 mounted the shaft 13 and rotatable therewith has a base ring 17, a series of shoes 19 positioned on the base ring 17, and a compressible resilient spacing... | 06/20/2006 |
| D523343 | Food and beverage container | 06/20/2006 |
| 7025867 | Direct electrolytic metallization on non-conducting substrates The invention relates to a method for the direct electrolytic metallization of electrically non-conducting substrate surfaces comprising bringing the substrate surfaces into contact with a water-soluble polymer; treating the substrate surfaces with a permanganate so... | 04/11/2006 |
| D509540 | Envelope mail sorter | 09/13/2005 |
| 6919014 | Satin-finished nickel or nickel alloy coating In order to achieve an even satin-finished nickel or nickel alloy coating an acid nickel or nickel alloy electroplating bath is proposed which contains a sulfosuccinic acid compound of the general formula I additional to at least one quaternary ammonium compound, wh... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902563 | Irradiation device for therapeutic treatment of skin and other ailments The invention relates to an irradiation device and method for the treatment of totally or partially cell-mediated inflammations of the skin, the connective tissue and the viscera, viral and other infectious diseases such as HIV and prionic infections, fungal infecti... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899803 | Method and device for the regulation of the concentration of metal ions in an electrolyte and use thereof In order to regulate the metal ion concentration in an electrolyte fluid serving to electrolytically deposit metal and additionally containing substances of an electrochemically reversible redox system, it has been known in the art to conduct at least one portion of... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6867393 | Steam sterilization system for sterilizing medical waste A steam sterilization system for sterilizing medical waste comprises a cart for carrying a removable bin for holding medical waste, and a sterilization chamber that receives the bin when it is removed from the cart. The cart has wheels mounted thereon to provide mob... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6827512 | Refreshable Braille display unit A refreshable display unit with a housing, a plurality of refreshable cells housed in the housing, the cells having a guide block with at least six holes, six motors each with a coupler which may be rotated by the motor, a pin fastened to each coupler and extending ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6779225 | Mop bucket with wheels and wheel covers A mop bucket with wheels having covers protecting the wheels against contact with any liquid running down the sidewalls of the bucket and onto the wheels, axles, and swivels, and for preventing the liquid form picking up rust from the wheels and running onto the flo... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6772560 | Weather strip for doors A sealing device for a door, and in particular for a garage door, for sealing the door and frame to facilitate the exclusion of elements, such as, for example, draughts, wind, rain, snow, insects, and the like, with a first part or base provided for mounting to a su... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769205 | Pad for an ironing surface and method of making the same An ironing board pad having a plurality of fibrous elements arranged adjacently and held together by a web with a plurality of loops forming a network to hold the fibrous elements in compressive adjacent relation to one another, the web being made of a heat resistan... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6736983 | Method for producing microcomponents Micro-components having at least one individual layer are produced according to the method, which have functional layers 3 on the walls of inner structures, for example of flow channels. The micro-components are intended to be suitable for a large number of d... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6729878 | Composition and method for improving, altering, and treating teeth A composition and method for administering a treatment agent to a tooth, such as fluoride to improve the tooth's resistance to dental caries with a composition which can be selectively removed, the composition comprising a lac based compound with a treatment agent s... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726939 | Composition and method for reducing blood pressure, alleviating or eliminating angina pectoris and headaches, and enhancing skin and hair A composition for reducing or stabilizing blood pressure and relieving headaches comprises (a) a first component comprising (i) tea, or (ii) tea and vitamin B6, or (iii) a combination of vitamin C and vitamin B6, or (iv) a combination of tea, vitamin C, and vitamin ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6727801 | Lock box device A lock box device having a unit with a pepper spray dispenser or a signal transmitter, or both, each of which can be selectively actuated or actuated simultaneously. The device allows selective discharge by a user of an irritant, such as a pepper spray, and selectiv... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6715615 | Pressure vessel A pressure vessel comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, a side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, and a chamber formed by said walls, an inlet port extending through one of the walls for introducing fluid to the pressure vessel, an outlet port e... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6706536 | Method and apparatus for processing coagulation studies, chemistry procedures and the like A method and apparatus for processing coagulation studies, chemistry procedures and the like, the apparatus including a container having a space for containing a body fluid sample therein, a covered opening and being provided with optically clear sides and a uniform... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6698648 | Method for producing solderable and functional surfaces on circuit carriers Process for the production of at least one solderable surface in selected solder regions and of at least one functional surface in function regions differing from the solder regions on circuit carriers provided as well as of corresponding circuit carriers... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695333 | Chainless transmission mechanism for bicycles The invention is to provide a chainless transmission mechanism comprising a first shaft connected to a pedal of the bicycle; a first bevel gear connected to the first shaft; a second shaft perpendicular to the first shaft, two ends of which are connected ... | 02/24/2004 |
