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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6428912 | Electron transport material and light emitting diode that contains the electron transport material An improved multilayer light emitting device includes novel compounds for use as the electron transporting layer. In particular, the novel compounds are novel aluminum cheltates (e.g. tris(9-oxidophenalenone) aluminum [Al(9-opo)3 ] and tris(6-o... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6419424 | Coil pipe trailer A tailer for transporting coiled pipe and assisting in the unwinding of the pipe for laying in a trench. A support cradle contacts the outer surface of the coil, thereby obviating the need for a reel. The cradle includes self-centering support rollers upo... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6401912 | Conveyor pan assembly with replaceable deck A conveyor pan assembly, and a corresponding conveyor line, for an armored face conveyor is provided wherein each pan assembly has a replaceable upper deck plate fabricated of wear-resistant steel. A lower support plate of mild steel is mechanically attac... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6384305 | Method and apparatus for sensing key movement in a musical keyboard A method and apparatus for measuring and recording keyboard motion in which an array of magnets and sensors capture key movement with high accuracy. This method uses a non-contact sensing and assembly technique that requires no mechanical or electrical co... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6364095 | Modular conveyor system with side flexing belt having roller support A modular link conveyor system for transporting articles is provided having a plurality of modular link sections providing a support surface for the articles and wherein one or more rollers are positioned in the underside of selected link sections to prov... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6348346 | Method of inhibiting binding activity of immunoglobulins A method for inhibiting culture agglutination in a fermentation medium including immunoglobulins includes the step of treating a source of immunoglobulins with an enzyme, such as papain, ficin, bromelain and mixtures thereof to hydrolyze the immunoglobuli... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6344221 | Compositions and methods for reduction of effects of endophyte-infected forages A method of binding and inactivating ergot alkaloids from forages is described whereby a combination of a modified yeast cell wall extract and a mineral clay is fed to animals in amounts sufficient to inactivate alkaloids present in the forages. The yeast... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6332283 | Indicating mechanism A price totem includes a carriage for carrying the display numbers at one or more vertical spaced number locations. The carriage has upper and lower portions which can be collapsed relative to each other enabling the construction of a large carriage which... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6331262 | Method of solubilizing shortened single-walled carbon nanotubes in organic solutions Naked single-walled nanotube carbon metals and semiconductors were dissolved in organic solutions by derivatization with SOCl2 and octadecylamine charge. Both ionic (charge transfer) and covalent solution phase chemistry with concomitant modula... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6323451 | Particle separation system using parallel multistage electrostatic separators An electrostatic separation apparatus includes of a plurality of separators is provided for separating a particle mixture into two constituent species. Each separator includes one and preferably a plurality of modular separation stages. Each stage of the ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6308973 | Suspension system with axle oscillation circuit A suspension system for a heavy duty crane, excavator or the like is provided with a transverse rear axle and semi-independent suspension by hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders are pivotally attached adjacent the ends of the axle to allow oscillation in a ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6300326 | Composition and method for control and treatment of cutaneous inflammation A composition for treating cutaneous inflammation by topical application comprises a range of percentages of anti-infective solvent, water, an emollient agent, and anti-inflammatory/anti-pruritic agents. The composition is sufficiently viscous to be appli... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6298982 | External guide assembly for reducing conveyor belt drag An external guide assembly for reducing the frictional drag force acting on a side-flexing modular link conveyor belt, particularly along curves or bends in the conveyor system. The guide assembly is formed from one or more roller assemblies, each having ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6297042 | Cheese making with bacteriophage resistant bacteria A method is provided for reducing or preventing bacteriophage attack on bacteria used in a cheese making process. The method includes (a) treating a blocker peptide precursor with a protease enzyme that hydrolyzes the precursor to produce blocker peptides... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6279287 | Prefabricated building panel and method of manufacturing same A prefabricated building panel includes first and second side panel members. A thermally insulating core is disposed between those side panel members. A first panel end surface includes a pair of spaced projections defining a channel-way. A second panel e... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6270868 | Composite container with stabilized base A composite plastic container is formed by blow molding a body from a plastic parison into a base having a bottom, side walls and an open top, which includes an upper annular edge. A peripheral shoulder defines the upper portion of the body. The double si... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6259648 | Methods and apparatus for implementing pseudo dual port memory A pseudo dual port memory is constructed using a zero bus turnaround random access memory (RAM) wherein data words stored in the RAM each make up a plurality of data words for the pseudo dual port memory. Words written to the dual port memory are accumula... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6257645 | Floorboard for a vehicle Rigid floor panels define side edge channels which receive ribs formed on side edges of elastic mats so that the mats can be secured quickly to a floor panel, preferably without the need for adhesives, by engagement of the ribs with the channels. Pull tab... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6253911 | Reduced drag side flexing conveyor system A modular conveyor system having an improved side flexing conveyor belt and improved active guide rail is provided. One or more roller assemblies replace the passive inside or outside guide rails in a curved section of the conveyor system for reducing the... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6243715 | Replicated database synchronization method whereby primary database is selected queries to secondary databases are referred to primary database, primary database is updated, then secondary databases are updated A database system comprises a plurality of replicated databases and a database provisioning system such that when a record needs to be updated, the database provisioning system selects one of the replicated databases as a selected database with the remain... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6236927 | Intelligent braking system for materials handling vehicles A computer controlled braking system utilizes gross vehicle weight of a materials handling vehicle and maximum allowable vehicle speeds to calculate braking force in response to a service brake request. For vehicles equipped with a caster brake, the calcu... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6202834 | Modular link conveyor with I-beam guide rail A conveyor system has an upstanding integral I-beam guide rail of extruded plastic for use with a narrow width chain conveyor belt. The belt is formed from a series of modular links interconnected through an apex and spaced legs. The legs terminate in foo... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6199890 | Gooseneck hitch assembly A gooseneck hitch assembly for mounting on a vehicle includes a hitch ball, a housing and a mounting assembly for securing the hitch ball and housing to the frame of a vehicle. The hitch ball is pivotally connected to the housing and includes a convenient... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6193054 | Modular accumulator conveyor system A conveyor system especially suitable for transfer and spacing of articles in a smooth distortion-free manner and controlled acceleration/deceleration is provided. An endless transfer belt is driven by an endless drive belt selectively engaging the lower ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6137398 | Device for a materials handling vehicle A materials handling vehicle is provided with a frame including an operator's compartment having an entrance, a drive mechanism supported on the frame, a material handling unit coupled to the frame, and a device including an actuator located across the th... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6122799 | Vacuum cleaner with three stage air induction system A vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a nozzle for picking up dirt and debris, and a vacuum generator. The vacuum generator includes a motor and drive shaft, a first fan connected to the drive shaft, a shield including a recess that functions as an air ind... | 09/26/2000 |
