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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6269274 | System and method for balancing and distributing control algorithm processing load and real time plant control system employing the same For use in a digital process controller (DPC), a system for, and method of, balancing a control algorithm processing load and distributing the load over a given time interval and a real time plant control system employing the system or the method. In one ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6259958 | Call mechanism for static and dynamic linked functions within an object-oriented controller using heterogeneous development tool sets For use within a computer-based digital control system, a calling mechanism and method for allowing both dynamic linked application objects and static linked application objects created with heterogeneous development tool sets to interact with a kernel of... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6122555 | System and methods for globally optimizing a process facility A control system and a method of operating the same are introduced that globally optimize associated processes within a process facility. The control system includes a global controller and many local controllers. The global controller monitors characteri... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6055483 | Systems and methods using bridge models to globally optimize a process facility A control system and a method of operating the same are introduced that globally optimize associated processes within a process facility. The control system includes a global controller, a bridge predictor and many local controllers. The global controller... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6029181 | System and method for translating visual display object files from non-component object model (COM) objects to COM objects A system for, and method of, translating a source visual display file having a plurality of related non-Component Object Model ("COM") objects arranged in a source file format into a destination visual display file having a destination file format. The sy... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5901058 | System and methods for achieving heterogeneous data flow between algorithm blocks in a distributed control system A system for, and method of, achieving heterogeneous data flow between first and second algorithm blocks in a control system, and a distributed, real-time process control system employing the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: (... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5890155 | System and methods for providing encapsulated and performance-efficient data references in an object-oriented controller and distributed control system employing the same A system for, and method of, providing encapsulated and performance-efficient data references in an object-oriented controller and a distributed, real time process control system employing the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5780453 | Uses of aloe products in the treatment of multiple sclerosis Method for reducing symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis in an animal by administering to the animal an effective amount of an acetylated polymeric mannan derivative.... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5742246 | Stabilizing mechanism for sigma-delta modulator The invention relates to a technique called "Internal Linear Feedback (ILF)" for the stabilization of high-order sigma-delta modulators. The ILF technique involves an overload detector and a selector. Once "overloaded" is detected by the overload detector... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5686541 | Modification of epoxy resins with urethane prepolymer for electronic encapsulation A modified epoxy resin is prepared by mixing an isocyanate terminated urethane prepolymer with an epoxy resin in reactive conditions. The modified epoxy resin has a low internal stress when it is cured due to the flexible backbone of the urethane prepolym... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5597546 | Selective oxidation of hydrogen sulfide in the presence of bismuth-based catalysts The present invention discloses a method of selectively oxidizing hydrogen sulfide to elemental sulfur, in which a H2 S-containing gas mixture contacts with an oxygen-containing gas at 50°-500° C. in the presence of a bismuth-based catalyst. ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5560813 | Solder electroplating solution containing gelatin The present invention relates to a fluoroborate solder electroplating solution containing lead (Pb) and tin (Sn) ions, in which the total Pb and Sn ion content is 35.5 to 150 g/l, and 70 wt % of them is Sn. The fluoroborate solder electroplating solution ... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5534302 | Method of preparing a fiber reinforced modified phenolic resin composite A method for the preparation of a fiber reinforced modified phenolic resin composite, which comprises preparing a resole type phenolic resin having 60-75 wt % solid content and 5-10 wt % free aldehyde; preparing a blocked polyurethane resin having an aver... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5532464 | Electronic check presentment system having a return item notification system incorporated therein An Improved Electronic Check Presentment System Having a Return Item Notification System Incorporated Therein provides banks with a fully automated capability to receive early notification of checks that it previously presented to a payor bank and that ha... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5526851 | Variable pitch cyclindrical cam mechanism for controlling the motion of a weft insertion member An apparatus for controlling the motion of a weft insertion member in shuttleless looms, the apparatus includes: a triple-threaded variable pitch cylindrical cam, adapted to be secured to the weft insertion member; and a slider, which contains three rolle... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527683 | Photo-induced DNA-cleaving agents The present invention discloses a photo-induced DNA-cleaving agent composition comprises N-aryl-N-(alkyl or arylalkyl)hydroxylamine having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is C1 -C6 alkyl, phenyl, C1 -C6... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527251 | Compressible fluid-based, adjustable resistance hydraulic system for exercise equipment A hydraulic system for exercise equipment and a method of providing resistance to piston motion in exercise equipment. The hydraulic system comprises: (1) a first piston in a first cylinder dividing an interior of the first cylinder into first and second ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526353 | System and method for communication of audio data over a packet-based network A system and method for communicating audio data in a packet-based computer network wherein transmission of data packets through the computer network requires variable periods of transmission time. The system comprises: (1) a packet assembly circuit for c... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5523983 | Dual rope vibration isolation module for towed hydrophone streamer Disclosed is a vibration isolation module for a towed hydrophone streamer comprising: (1) a first transition unit, an outboard end of the first transition unit capable of receiving a first tension member, the first tension member terminating within the fi... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5518660 | Aqueous colloidal dispersions of sub-micrometer alumina particles An aqueous alumina dispersion prepared from high quality, submicrometer alumina powder, suitable for manufacturing fine ceramic products, is disclosed. The sub-micrometer alumina particles have a surface area of 2.5 to 50 m2 per gram of the alu... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5517054 | N-InP Schottky diode structure and a method of making the same A new Schottky diode structure, Pt/Al/n-InP, is disclosed in the present invention. The thickness of Al layer of the Schottky diode structure is restricted in a range of about 80-120 Å. This structure gives a barrier height of 0.74 eV and an ideality fac... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5514722 | Shock absorbingg underlayment for artificial playing surfaces The present invention is directed to an underlayment composition for an artificial playing surface comprised of a butadiene rubber, such as polybutadiene or styrene-butadiene that is commercially available as recycled polycord tires that have been granuli... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5513151 | Towed hydrophone streamer with integrated module coupler An integrated module coupler for a towed hydrophone streamer and a method of transmitting towing forces and electrical signals therethrough. The coupler comprises: (1) a coupler body having a plurality of axial bores and a plurality of tension member aper... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5512488 | Colorimetric assay for bioactive polysaccharide An assay for the qualitative and quantitative determination of a bioactive polysaccharide, such as acemannan, in a product, such as an aloe vera-containing product. The method uses a complexing agent to react with the bioactive polysaccharide present, if ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5512677 | 3-substituted methyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo 1,2-c!quinazoline derivatives, the preparation and use thereof The present invention provides a novel series of 3-substituted methyl-2,5-dihydroimidazo 1,2-c!quinazoline compounds. These compounds are found useful as an active ingredient for the treatment of hypertension and dysuria.... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5499833 | Manually operated wheelchair A manually-operated wheelchair is disclosed, which includes a frame to which two front wheels and two rear wheels are fastened pivotally, wherein the frame is provided respectively on both left and right sides thereof with a horizontal fixation rod; and a conn... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5495037 | Liquid crystalline polymer having a polysiloxane backbone A side-chain liquid crystalline polysiloxane having the following formula is disclosed: ##STR1## wherein Me is methyl; m is an integer of 40 to 80; n is an integer of 1 to 12; Ar is phenylene, biphenylene or naphthalene; Ar' is phenylene or naph... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5484853 | Cryogenic adhesives made from epoxy terminated urethanes A two-part adhesive composition having superior adhesive strength at cryogenic temperatures contains a urethane resin composition part and a hardener part. The urethane resin composition part comprises 50 to 99% by weight of a modified polyurethane prepol... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5482907 | Ceramic composite containing a spinel phase and an oxide phase and the preparation thereof A ceramic composite contains one spinel phase and one or more than one oxides phases. The composite is derived from the mixtures of two oxides, A2 O3 and BO, with different molar ratio, in which A and B are metallic ions of three and... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5473949 | Coriolis mass flow rate meter having adjustable pressure and density sensitivity Several Radial Mode Coriolis mass flow rate meter geometries and electronic circuits are described that may be made to be sensitive to pressure or density changes. In one embodiment, the meter comprises: (1) a flow conduit for containing a fluid having a ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5472878 | Fluorescent method for monitoring oil degradation A method for the qualitative or quantitative determination of the deleterious agent in a substantially non-aqueous medium, such as an oil. The method involves using a non-azo 1,8-naphthalimide dye for the detection or quantitation of the total hydrogen io... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5468737 | Wound healing accelerated by systemic administration of polysaccharide from aloe A method for promoting wound healing involving initiating and accelerating wound repair and tissue regeneration in an animal by systemic administration of a bioactive polysaccharide derived from aloe vera plant.... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5466346 | Quinone synthesized from an aromatic compound in an undivided electrochemical cell A method for synthesizing quinone from an aromatic compound is developed that employs a paired electro-oxidation method and a undivided electrochemical cell. The electrolyte solution is a combination of an aromatic solution (aqueous or nonaqueous) and a r... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5450369 | Telemetry transmission protocol for towed hydrophone streamer Disclosed is a protocol for transmitting data in a towed hydrophone streamer, including a transmission method and a data frame. The method comprises the steps of (1) receiving a portion of the data frame into a data transmission circuit within a particula... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5443830 | Drink containing mucilaginous polysaccharides and its preparation A drink and a concentrate containing alcohol-precipitated mucilaginous polysaccharides from aloe vera leaves and its preparation is disclosed. Aloe vera mucilaginous polysaccharides, including acemannan, are precipitated from aloe vera juice and are mixed... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5441943 | Uses of aloe products Acemannan has been shown to be effective in treating a number of conditions where the principal mechanism of resolution or cure requires intervention by the patient's immune system. Acemannan has direct stimulatory effects on the immune system. Methods fo... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5423225 | Single path radial mode coriolis mass flow rate meter A flow meter apparatus for measuring the mass flow rate of a fluid using the Coriolis principle. A single straight flow conduit is employed which is vibrated in a radial-mode of vibration. Coriolis forces are thereby produced along the walls of the flow c... | 06/13/1995 |
