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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6044371 | Method for modifying computer system and system resulting therefrom The invention provides a calendar interface system associated with a host computer for returning date-compliant data to an application running remotely from the host and requesting date data and a method for modifying such systems to be date compliant.... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6012047 | Reverse mortgage processing system A data processing system for selectively determining an appropriate balance of credit parameters associated with the issuance of Reverse Equity Mortgage financing. The system manages the risk associated with the credit by structuring a concurrent single p... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5991652 | Protective two position shell for an infrared thermometer An infrared thermometer is disclosed comprising a first housing member having an interior chamber, and housing a sensor mounted within the chamber for sensing temperature change and generating an indicative electrical signal, means for directing infrared ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5991740 | Data processing system for integrated tracking and management of commerce related activities on a public access network A data processing system manages transaction related information generated on a network of interconnected public access computers, including monitoring purchases and providing referral fee accounting based thereon. The integrated software package establis... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5957572 | Remodeler light fixture support structure and method A method, system and apparatus for supporting a light fixture in an aperture formed in a planar member is disclosed. An aperture is first cut in the planar member at the point where the lighting fixture is to be installed and a light fixture support struc... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5950175 | System for managing real estate SWAP accounts A data processing system for managing a plurality of discrete accounts. Each account provides a swap between a property holder and the plan manager wherein the holder dilutes their exposure to the real estate market by exchanging future appreciation of th... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5905974 | Automated auction protocol processor A data processing system for implementing transaction management of auction-based trading for specialized items such as fixed income instruments. The data processing system provides a highly structured trading protocol implemented through a sequence of tr... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5890141 | Check alteration detection system and method A system and method for detecting and thus preventing check fraud utilizing a digital computer with image capture and interpretation systems. The system converts the payee information, issue date and the MICR line information (account number, check number... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5838917 | Dual connection interactive video based communication system An interactive video based communication system provides apparatus and methods for user guided information retrieval in video frame format and transmission of the selected and retrieved information to a remote location for subsequent review and analysis. ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5837224 | Method of inhibiting photoaging of skin Photoaging of undamaged skin due to UVB irradiation exposure is inhibited by administering an agent that inhibits (1) the activity of UVB irradiation inducible MMPs in the skin, (2) one or both of the transcription factors AP-1 and NF-.kappa.B or (3) at l... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5811958 | Portable electric power source with attached battery charger A portable electric power source characterized by the fact an electric double layer battery is placed at a stage which follows a cell which generates electricity by receiving sunlight; and in which in order to produce current bit by bit from said electric... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5789730 | Automatic hand-supportable laser scanner and method of reading bar code symbols using same A method and apparatus for reading bar code symbols using a substrate hand-holdable bar code symbol reading device. In general, the automatic bar code symbol reading device comprises a hand-holdable housing containing operative elements which provide an o... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5781654 | Check authentication system utilizing payee information A system and method for detecting and thus preventing check fraud utilizing a digital computer with image capture and interpretation systems. The system converts the payee information, issue date and the MICR line information (account number, check number... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5775873 | Spillstrip design for elastic fluid turbines and a method of strategically installing the same therein Disclosed is an improved spillstrip ring for use in forming a tip seal in an axial flow elastic fluid turbine having one or more stages. Each turbine stage has a diaphragm and a rotor. The spillstrip ring consists of an arrangement of spillstrips mounted ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5765144 | System for selecting liability products and preparing applications therefor A system is disclosed having a graphical interface for interactively interviewing and educating a customer regarding their credit needs and the available products. The system also inquires, for example, about the customer's opinion regarding the future of... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5756219 | Industrial stretch films The invention provides a stretch wrapping film (i.e., non-heat shrinkable) having (i) skin layers and (ii) at least one core layer which includes at least 25% by weight, more preferably from about 60% to about 90% by weight (of the layer composition) of a... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5750570 | Method of treatment of hyperpigmentation in black skin with retinoic acid and method of lightening black skin with retinoic acid Hyperpigmentation of black skin may be treated by topical application of retinoic acid to the skin. Topical application of retinoic acid is also effective for lightening normal black skin.... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5708819 | Process and apparatus for generating power management events in a computer system A process and apparatus for reducing power consumption in processor-based system by interrupting the main system power supply during periods of inactivity. Existing input/output circuitry is powered from a constant auxiliary power source to monitor system... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5703557 | Noise absorbing device A noise absorbing device is adapted to prevent radiation noise or induction noise from a cable connected to an electronic apparatus. A pair of holder segments (11 and 12) receive core pieces (20) in receiving recesses and are coupled by hinge portions (19... | 12/30/1997 |
