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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7156172 | Method for accelerating oil well construction and production processes and heating device therefor Methods are described for providing localized heating in an oil well at precise depths to accomplish or expedite specific objectives. The methods involve the use of a heating tool which can be lowered into an oil well to apply heat at a precise depth to achieve a de... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7028772 | Treatment well tiltmeter system The treatment well tiltmeter system comprises one or more tiltmeter assemblies which are located within an active treatment well. The treatment well tiltmeter system provides data from the downhole tiltmeters, and can be used to map hydraulic fracture growth or othe... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6985816 | Methods and systems for determining the orientation of natural fractures Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide for determining the orientation of natural fractures in the Earth resulting from hydraulic fracturing treatment. Data attribute information from a far-field point-source sign... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6905667 | Polymer and method for using the polymer for noncovalently functionalizing nanotubes A new, non-wrapping approach to functionalizing nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes, in organic and inorganic solvents is provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, carbon nanotube surfaces are functionalized in a non-wrapping fashion by functional conjugated... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6855338 | Anti-tumor therapies comprising a combination of a cartilage extract and an anti-neoplastic agent providing high efficacy and low toxic side effects This invention described a novel use for cartilage extract, namely a shark cartilage extract, in a combined anti-tumor therapy. The cartilage extract is used in combination with anti-neoplastics. The combined therapy provides for a higher anti-tumor efficacy with no... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6621691 | Portable computer with top mounted optical drive A portable computer includes a base member and a lid member attached to the base member and movable between a closed position and an open position. A display is mounted on a first side of the lid member positioned adjacent the base member when the lid mem... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6621811 | Method and system for generating multiple pilot beacons of different frequencies from a single pilot beacon A method and system for producing a plurality of pilot beacon signals with different carrier frequencies is disclosed. One original pilot beacon signal is first obtained, and a splitter is used to make copies of the pilot beacon signal. Each of the copies... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6618757 | System and method for dynamic IP address management An architecture for dynamic IP address management is disclosed. The architecture includes a gateway (GW) coupled between a private IP network and a public IP network. A dynamic host configuration processor (DHCP) is operatively coupled to the GW. A networ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6618259 | Push-pull latch cartridge with integrated cantilever latch A chassis has a module bay and a module is movably mounted to extend from and retract into the bay. A latch is mounted on the module and includes a movable portion mounted to extend from and retract into the module. A catch member is mounted on the latch ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6618242 | Method for retaining a user configurable wrist pad A customer configured computer includes a keyboard having an exterior surface and input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface. A user wrist rest area is adjacent the keyboard and includes a pad retention apparatus having a base member wi... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6611585 | Method and apparatus for intelligent release link trunk A system and method to connect a caller to a callee through the services of an operator, the method comprising: connecting the caller to the operator through an origination switch; connecting the operator to the callee through a destination switch; sendin... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6611887 | Assembly method and system for computer peripheral devices A system and method are provided for checking a computer with a peripheral device installed in one of a plurality of slots. The method can be performed by software running in the computer and/or software running in a separate computer. The method starts b... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6600298 | Switching DC-DC converter with the output voltage changing inversely to any change in the converter inductor current In a DC-DC converter, a technique for sensing current supplied to a load and establishing an output voltage that conforms to a predetermined load line. The current carried by an inductor is sensed and used to control the duty cycle of the voltage applied ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6482635 | Method of reducing off-flavor in water or aquatic life forms using Bacterium NRRL B-30043 A method is provided for reducing or eliminating off-flavor in water or fish by controlling cyanobacteria or algae in the water or fish wherein the cyanobacteria or algae produce agents that cause the off-flavor. The cyanobacteria or algae are susceptible... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6475219 | Anterior vertebral protection method and device A flexible shield or apron formed of a biocompatible material is placed between adjacent vertebral bodies and the vessels and body structure anterior of the spine subsequent to the performance of an anterior spinal surgical procedure. The apron is secured... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6450897 | Iron-type golf club head The present invention provides an iron-type golf club head having a bridge member across a cavity on its rear surface, which member influences the trajectory of a golf ball struck by the club head. By altering the bridge member orientation across the cavi... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6443174 | Fluid mass flow control valve and method of operation A fluid mass flow control apparatus, particularly adapted for use in controlling fluid flow to semiconductor fabrication processes, comprises a tubular body part having inlet and outlet fittings and a bore extending therethrough and supporting a valve sea... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6443955 | Fracture reduction clamp A fracture reduction clamp for the reduction of a fractured bone. The fracture reduction clamp is particularly suitable for surgical procedures wherein a bone having a fracture is to be fixated with a fixation apparatus after reduction of the bone with a ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6402613 | Portable environmental control system A portable environmental control system for evacuating particulate laden, toxic, and explosive gasses from an interior space includes a flexible partition for erection at the interior space, and a first section of flexible duct connected to the partition ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6401140 | Apparatus and method for booting a computer operation system from an intelligent input/output device having no option ROM with a virtual option ROM stored in computer A computer systems implemented with I2 O devices having no Option ROM associated therewith needs to boot an OS from such an I2 O device without restricting the arrangement of the system BIOS boot sequence. A Virtual Option ROM is int... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6359780 | Apparatus and method for cooling a heat generating component in a computer A computer system including an enclosure having a face with an opening formed therein. A door is pivotally mounted on the enclosure adjacent to the opening for being moved between an open position and a closed position with respect to the opening. A remov... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6351375 | Dual-purpose backplane design for multiple types of hard disks Method and apparatus is described herein for accommodating two types of hard disks, for example, SCSI disks and FC-AL disks, using a single, dual-purpose backplane. The dual-purpose backplane includes a plurality of drive bays each including a first conne... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6331936 | AC adapter for a module bay in a computer system A portable computer includes a housing including a top portion pivotally mounted on a base portion. The base portion includes a module bay formed therein and also includes an internal module bay connector. A modular AC adapter is removably mounted in the ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6321502 | Method of making connector hub A method of making a connector hub to mate with tubular frame members, for use in constructing a free span building. The method includes constructing multiple slots, each slot having an open end, a closed end, and a longitudinal axis; and for each slot; d... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6321437 | Multiple nut driver for computer assembly An apparatus and method for attaching a processor bracket to a system board. The apparatus includes: a) a driver base, b) a plurality of air drivers secured to the driver base, c) a screwdriver rod, with a screwdriver head, extending from each air driver,... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6321262 | System and method for identification and streamlined access to online services This is a system and method for automatically identifying a customer when accessing an online service. The system and method includes: providing general HTML content with tokens for the computer system; providing system information specific to the compute... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318732 | Gasket A gasket (10) comprises a first sealing member (12) and a second sealing member (14) both made of springy metal, and a clamping member (16) which holds the first and the second sealing members in an overlying relationship. The first sealing member (12) ha... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6314337 | Automated consolidation station An automated consolidation station for the assembly of computer systems includes a first conveyor and a second conveyor. A first code reader reads a label on a chassis on the first conveyor. A second code reader reads a label on a tote carrying computer c... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6310769 | Mounting bracket assembly for system components in a computer An apparatus for mounting a component in a computer includes a computer chassis and a mounting bracket assembly attached to the computer chassis. The mounting bracket assembly includes a first structural layer, a second structural layer spaced apart from ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6304433 | Portable computer having a sealed hinge clutch A portable computer including two plastic enclosures has a first hinge body attached to a first one of the enclosures. The first hinge body includes a bore formed therein. A flowable lubricant such as grease is disposed within the bore. A second hinge bod... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6301124 | Computer chassis identification method An apparatus to allow a computer system board to automatically identify the chassis in which the system board is installed. The apparatus includes a) at least one conducting pad on the system board, b) at least one spring action grounding clip on the chas... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6297947 | External hinge for a portable computer cover A portable computer includes a base and a cover mounted to the base. The base has a first hinge groove formed in an external surface of the base, and the cover has a second hinge groove formed in an external surface of the cover. The portable computer als... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6297946 | Portable computer having a sealed hinge clutch A portable computer including two plastic enclosures has a first hinge body attached to a first one of the enclosures. The first hinge body includes a bore formed therein. A flowable lubricant such as grease is disposed within the bore. A second hinge bod... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6297481 | Infrared food warmer An infrared food warming device is provided with one or more compartments having one or more food shelves. Food may be placed through an opening on such a food shelf in the compartment. An infrared energy generating sheet is positioned in the compartment ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6297458 | Printed circuit board and method for evaluating the inner layer hole registration process capability of the printed circuit board manufacturing process A printed circuit board includes a plurality of dielectric substrates. Each of the dielectric substrates includes a first and a second surface and has a first conductive layer formed on the first surface of the respective dielectric substrate. A first pat... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6298427 | Method and apparatus for mapping hard disk partitions and block devices to logical drives in a computer system A computer system includes at least one processor and at least one computer-readable drive. The at least one computer-readable drive includes at least one partition. The computer system further includes manufacturing process code having instructions for c... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6298443 | Method and system for supplying a custom software image to a computer system A method and system for supplying a software image to a computer system utilize a custom-programmed compact disk (CD) ROM that is configured for a specified individual computer system and constrained to be downloaded to and operable on only the specified ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6297957 | Apparatus for reducing electromagnetic emissions from a computer An apparatus including a base substrate including a reference voltage plane. A plurality of spaced apart printed circuit substrates are attached to the base substrate. Each one of the printed circuit substrates includes a reference voltage plane attached ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6297948 | Panel mounting system A panel latch system includes a chassis and a plurality of panels mounted on the chassis in a closed position. A latch body is mounted on the chassis for latched engagement with the panels. The latch body is spring loaded so as to be movable between a sta... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6293070 | Cladding for a domed structure Cladding for a domed structure bridges gaps between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding preferably utilizes adjustable cladding panels and bridges to bridge the gap between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding is particularly suited for doubly curved s... | 09/25/2001 |
