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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7939609 | Redispersing agents for redispersible polymer powders and redispersible polymer powders including same A redispersible polymer powder including: a polymer to be redispersed; and an ortho-cresol based condensation product or salt thereof; wherein the ortho-cresol based condensation product or salt thereof includes N-containing units derived from a N-based component in... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939205 | Thin-film batteries with polymer and LiPON electrolyte layers and method A method and apparatus for making thin-film batteries having composite multi-layered electrolytes with soft electrolyte between hard electrolyte covering the negative and/or positive electrode, and the resulting batteries. In some embodiments, foil-core cathode shee... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931989 | Thin-film batteries with soft and hard electrolyte layers and method A method and apparatus for making thin-film batteries having composite multi-layered electrolytes with soft electrolyte between hard electrolyte covering the negative and/or positive electrode, and the resulting batteries. In some embodiments, foil-core cathode shee... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7919111 | Biodegradable hydrophobic polysaccharide-based drug delivery implants Medical implants formed of hydrophobic derivatives of natural biodegradable polysaccharides and that include bioactive agent are described. The implants demonstrate desirable bioactive agent release profiles and can be prepared to have high drug loading. The implant... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918055 | Construction spacer The present invention is related to spacers that can create fluid flow space at a variety of structural interfaces, particularly in building construction. The spacers of the present invention include unique hinges that can physically couple one panel of the spacer t... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913706 | Rinsing methodologies for barrier plate and venturi containment systems in tools used to process microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment fluids, and related apparatuses Tool for treating microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment materials, including liquids, gases, fluidized solids, dispersions, combinations of these, and the like. The invention provides an approach for rapid, efficient rinsing of wetted surface(s), and... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7845927 | Flexible lip extruder, and methods An extrusion die or extruder having a flexible lip that is moveable by a geared mechanism. A shaft is operably connected to at least one gear, which in turn is operably connected to a movable lip of the extruder. Rotation of the shaft results in movement of the extr... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879697 | Growth of low dislocation density Group-III nitrides and related thin-film structures Methods of growing Group-III nitride thin-film structures having reduced dislocation density are provided. Methods in accordance with the present invention comprise growing a Group-III nitride thin-film material while applying an ion flux and preferably while the su... | 02/01/2011 |
| D630445 | Hanger | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862755 | Constant shear rate extrusion die An extrusion die for extruding thermoplastic materials to produce a sheet of substantially uniform thickness, the extrusion die having a manifold width that increases from the centerline toward the die exit or lip. The increasing width manifold arms, with the prelan... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7856755 | Garden or planter system with elevated bed and water reservoir Described is a planter system, comprising: at least one water retaining vessel; a bedding material layer disposed above the at least one water retaining vessel; a structure surrounding the at least one water retaining vessel and the bedding material layer; and at le... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7839284 | Monitoring of shopping cart bottom tray A detection device is provided for alerting a cashier to the presence of an object located on the lower tray of a shopping cart. The detection device uses a combination of a weight sensor and a presence sensor to trigger a signal, all of which are mounted on the car... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7824704 | Controlled release bioactive agent delivery device The invention provides retrievable devices for sustained delivery of bioactive agent to a site within a patient, the devices including a body member having a direction of extension, a longitudinal axis along the direction of extension, and a proximal end and a dista... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7820158 | Ligand-coupled initiator polymers and methods of use Initiator polymers having an initiator group and a ligand group are provided. The initiator polymers are capable of specifically binding to a receptor on a surface. Using a macromer system, the initiator polymers are useful for the formation of a polymeric matrix on... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7818941 | Plastic sheet barrier enclosure, system, and method A method of forming a safer and more secure containment for the removal or isolation of harmful and/or noxious particulate materials. The containment is formed using adhesive coated plastic sheeting to form an isolated enclosure. The adhesive holds the sheeting unde... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7811660 | Polyimide film having high adhesiveness and method for producing same A non-thermoplastic polyimide film exhibits high adherability without expensive surface treatment and is made from a precursor solution having high storage stability. The non-thermoplastic polyimide film comprises a non-thermoplastic polyimide resin having a block c... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7807750 | Thermally-reactive polymers A thermally-reactive polymer that forms a polymer-coupled reactive species upon heating is described and useful for forming coated surfaces. The polymer-coated surface has improved lubricity and passivity. A thermally-reactive quaternary amine-containing polymer was... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7800066 | Detection beyond the standard radiation noise limit using reduced emissivity and optical cavity coupling The present invention provides thermal detectors having an optical cavity that is optimized to couple light into a sensor. Light that is on resonance is coupled with the sensor with as high as 100% efficiency, while light off resonance is substantially reflected awa... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7776382 | Advanced coating apparatus and method A method for coating a rollable device including a device rotator having a pair of rollers and spray nozzle is described. The spray nozzle produces a spray of coating material that is directed towards a gap that is between the rollers of the pair. The majority of an... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7764387 | Apparatus and method for measuring suspension and head assemblies in a stack An optical measurement device for determining at least two parameters of a measurement location of a surface of at least one workpiece positioned in a known coordinate system is described. The device comprises a first light source providing a first measurement beam.... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7757728 | Funnel with shut off valve A funnel with a shut-off valve terminates the flow of fluid from a reservoir to a spout passageway upon activation of the shut-off valve. The flow of fluid is terminated when a float contacts a seal mounted within the spout passageway. An upper magnet is mounted abo... | 07/20/2010 |
| D618886 | Clothing | 07/06/2010 |
| D618885 | Clothing | 07/06/2010 |
| 7717994 | Coating materials for cores The invention relates to coating material comprising a water-soluble salt as a filler. Such materials are especially suitable as core washes for salt cores for using in foundry technology. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| D615405 | Cosmetic container | 05/11/2010 |
| 7691476 | Hydrophilic polymeric coatings for medical articles The invention provides a durable, lubricious coating for a medical article that can be prepared from a first polymer that is synthetic, soluble in a polar liquid, and having first reactive groups, and a second polymer that is synthetic, hydrophilic, and that include... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7688525 | Hybrid primary optical component for optical concentrators A hybrid optical component that collects and concentrates incident light. The hybrid component includes both refractive and reflective elements. In preferred embodiments, refractive and reflective components focus rays on a common focal plane generally located at th... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681581 | Compact duct system incorporating moveable and nestable baffles for use in tools used to process microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment fluids Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include particular baffle members or duct structures having an inlet proximal to an outer periphery of a workpiece and/or workpiece support. ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7678315 | Process for producing adhesive film A process for producing an adhesive film includes laminating an adhesive layer containing thermoplastic polyimide onto at least one surface of a highly heat-resistant polyimide layer by coextrusion casting method, wherein a chemical dehydrator and a catalyst are con... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7670360 | Low profile anterior thoracic and thoracolumbar plate A spinal implant assembly is provided for stabilizing the spine. The assembly includes an elongated plate, bolts, and nuts. The plate is fixed to vertebrae spanning an injury or deformity to a disc or vertebra using the bolts and nuts. Screws can provide additional ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7656540 | Apparatus and method for measuring suspension and head assemblies An optical measurement device for determining at least two parameters of a measurement location of a surface of a workpiece positioned in a known coordinate system by a workpiece support is described. The device comprises a first light source providing a first measu... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7638344 | Active agent eluting matrices with particulates The present invention is directed to polymeric matrices for the controlled release of a hydrophilic bioactive agent. Generally, the elution control matrix includes a polymeric matrix having a first polymer and a plurality of microparticles that include the hydrophil... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7622666 | Photovoltaic concentrator modules and systems having a heat dissipating element located within a volume in which light rays converge from an optical concentrating element towards a photovoltaic receiver The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7622072 | Versatile processes for preparing and using novel composite particles in powder coating compositions Methodology for constructing composite particles from ingredients comprising two or more particulate components. The resultant particles are usefully incorporated into powder coating compositions. The approach also finds utility in other applications, including but ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7614551 | Method and system for securely encoding and decoding biometric data into a memory device using a two dimensional symbol A method of storing information on a memory device. The method comprises setting up a user to be associated with the memory device including biometric information obtained from a biometric reader. The method also comprises coding at least a portion of the biometric ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7612132 | Redispersing agents for redispersible polymer powders and redispersible polymer powders including same The invention relates to a redispersible polymer powder including a polymer to be redispersed and an ortho-cresol based condensation polymer or salt thereof and methods for manufacturing same. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of an ortho-cresol ba... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7608097 | Bone screw with fluid delivery structure A device and method to mechanically strengthen bone matrix and deliver tissue reinforcement material to weakened areas in skeletal structures. A preferred embodiment is an orthopedic screw configured to receive and directionally disperse a therapeutic fluid through ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7592264 | Process for removing material from substrates A method of removing materials, and preferably photoresist, from a substrate comprises dispensing a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors and having a water/sulfuric acid molar ratio of no greater tha... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7589065 | Catalysis of the cis/trans-isomerisation of secondary amide peptide compounds The present invention is based on the finding that the cis/trans isomerisation of secondary amide peptide bonds in oligo- and polypeptides can be catalytically promoted. This catalysis is effected by enzymes which are hereinafter called “secondary amide peptide bo... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7585499 | Method for encapsulation of cellular material using a charged initiator polymer Positively-charged initiator polymers having a polymerization initiator group and a cationic portion are provided. The initiator polymers can be used with a polymerizable material for the formation of a polymeric matrix on a surface. The initiator polymers are parti... | 09/08/2009 |
