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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6575100 | Support structures The present invention relates to support structures. The present invention in particular relates to a telescopic track as well as a telescopic mast assembly which may for example be exploited in the context of a person (e.g. patient) handling system.... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6506786 | HIV protease inhibitors based on amino acid derivatives A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula I ##STR1## a compound of formula II ##STR2## and when the compound of formula I and II comprises an amino group pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1 | 01/14/2003 |
| 6455587 | Amino acid derivatives as HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors The present invention relates to a class of amino acid derivatives with HIV aspartyl protease inhibitory properties.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6453798 | Beverage brewing apparatus having automatic and semi-automatic brewing modes A beverage brewing apparatus having an automatic brew cycle mode and a semi-automatic brew cycle mode.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6362165 | Hydroxyphenyl derivatives with HIV integrase inhibitory properties An hydroxyphenyl derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula ##STR1## and when a compound of formula I comprises a carboxylic acid group pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and when a compound of formula I comprises a... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6329272 | Method and apparatus for iteratively, selectively tuning the impedance of integrated semiconductor devices using a focussed heating source The invention relates to a method of iteratively, selectively tuning the impedance of integrated semiconductor devices, by modifying the dopant profile of a region of low dopant concentration by controlled diffusion of dopants from one or more adjacent re... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6313177 | D-mannitol derivatives as HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors A D-mannitol derivative selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula ##STR1## pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and where applicable or appropriate pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 | 11/06/2001 |
| 6227551 | In-line roller skate with eccentrically pivot wheel frames A wheel frame for use with in-line roller skates, and in particular, in-line roller skates with eccentrically mounted, single pivot wheel frames. The eccentrically mounted frame is configured such that the moment arm of the front wheel about the pivot poi... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6224655 | Biostatic air filter A microbiocidal air filter assembly, for filtering air, having a) a housing component defining an air path b) an air filter component b) an air inlet, and d) an air outlet, wherein the air filter component comprises a first air filter element and a second filter el... | 05/01/2001 |
| 5894026 | Method of making a food composite comprising herring eggs A composite food substance having an adhesion enhanced seafood substrate and washed herring eggs adhered to a surface of the substrate. The seafood substrate may be kelp.... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5773709 | Method and apparatus for thermally inducing circulation of fluid between the interior of a system and a fluid pocket attached thereto A method and apparatus for inducing circulation of a fluid in an interior of a system between such interior and a fluid pocket. The fluid pocket is connected to a fluid access opening of the system for fluid communication between the fluid pocket and the ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5772776 | Process for the recovery of heavy metals such as lead from metal contaminated soil A process for decontaminating a metal contaminated soil aggregate wherein at least one water soluble dialkyldithiocarbamate is admixed with an initial soil slurry so as to obtain a product aqueous soil slurry comprising one or more water insoluble metal-d... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5771707 | Unitary heat exchanger for the air-to-air transfer of water vapor and sensible heat A unitary heat exchanger device, for the transfer of total heat, comprising air-to-air heat transfer means and configured such that air may pass there through. The heat transfer means comprises an air-to-air water vapor transfer element and an air-to-air sensi... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5704063 | Face covering An altenative face protector made of a covering body for covering at least a portion of a user's face below the eye area thereof, and attachments for attaching the covering body to a user. The face protector covers at least a portion of a user's face and ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5688075 | Boom system An improved boom for use in containing oil spills and the like on water comprises a flotation tube, an upper chain pocket, a skirt, and a lower chain pocket. The skirt may be made to sink by placing a chain in the lower chain pocket. The spill is containe... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5616030 | Flight simulator employing an actual aircraft A flight simulator kit which includes at least a simulated flight attitude control member, the simulated flight attitude control member being capable of mimicking the movements of an actual aircraft flight attitude control member. A visual display system ... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5605482 | Inflatable flotation devices An inflation system for the inflation of an inflatable flotation device wherein a gas is chargeable into a gas inflatable chamber, from a gas vessel containing compressed gas, so as to form a floatable body. The inflation system initiates or triggers the ... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5577725 | Hockey stick handle The present invention, relates to a hockey stick shaft or handle having both a forward and a rear gripping zone. The gripping zones each have elongated opposed faces which are of different configuration from each other. For example each gripping zone may ... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5513391 | Anti-slippage glove A glove provided with a releasable strap system for securing the glove body to a user's hand. The releasable strap system comprises a strap component and a wrist anchor component. The anchor component is able to slidably engage a wrist strap member of the... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5505503 | Conduit system The present invention relates to a conduit system comprising a plurality of conduit elements wherein adjacent conduit elements may be connected together by a coupling means in flexible yet fluid tight fashion. This coupling means may provide a fluid-tight... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5472768 | Tubular section rolled up from a flexible sheet The present invention relates to a tubular section which may be constructed from a sheet having a pair of opposed edges. The opposed edges are releasably connectable such that the section may be stored in a relatively flat configuration. The screw fastene... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5464648 | Process for preparing a cohesive mass of herring eggs A process is provided for the preparation of a cohesive mass of herring eggs from loose herring eggs, particularly the loose eggs of the North Atlantic herring. A cohesive mass of herring eggs may be obtained by subjecting loose herring eggs to a washing ... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5434062 | Process for the preparation of poly-beta-hydroxybutyric acid polymers The present invention relates to a type of polymer comprising repeating units of formula ##STR1## and in particular to a poly-ଲ-hydroxybutyrate polyester type polymer. The present invention also relates to a microbiological process for the ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5353569 | Construction block with guiding system for walls An interlocking block for use in the construction of a mortarless retaining wall wherein a plurality of interlocking blocks are stacked in a number of successive offset courses of blocks, a block in an upper row being in overlapping relation with respect ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5342449 | Process for the decontamination of toxic, heavy-metal containing soils The present invention relates to the decontamination of soil and the like and, in particular, soils which are contaminated with metal as a result of the activities of human beings. The invention provides a physical and a chemical means for treating soil a... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5317644 | Method for the enhancement of cell images The present invention relates to an image processing method for enhancing the digitised optical image section of a (e.g. substantially transparent biological) specimen and in a particular aspect the boundary outline of a specimen in such an image section ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5309820 | Beverage preparing assemblies The present invention relates to assemblies and devices for the brewing of a beverage (e.g. coffee); the invention may, for example, be used in coin operated vending machines and the like. The invention in particular provides a brew chamber assembly for a... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5306003 | Hockey stick shaft The present invention, relates to a shaft or handle wherein the palm or upper side of the shaft has corner edges whose radius of curvature, at least in the grip area(s), is greater than the radius of curvature in the corresponding finger area(s); a hockey... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5302525 | Methylobacterium extorquwns microorganism useful for the preparation of poly-ଲ-hydroxybutyric acid polymers The present invention relates to a type of polymer comprising repeating units of formula ##STR1## and in particular to a poly-ଲ-hydroxybutyrate polyester type polymer. The present invention also relates to a microbiological process for the ... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5282700 | Block interlock offsetting key for use in the construction of a retaining wall The present invention relates to a block interlock offsetting key for use in the construction of a mortarless retaining wall wherein a plurality of blocks are stacked in offset rows or courses, the blocks of the wall being provided with top and bottom gro... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5275092 | Carrousel basket for a cooking apparatus The present invention relates to a basket assembly for an apparatus for cooking and dispensing hot food products. The assembly may be incorporated into a vending machine to prepare fast food products such as (fried) fish, french fried potatoes, potato chi... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5273759 | Method and composition for treating the migraine complex An oral composition comprising in combination acetaminophen, dimenhydrinate and one or more antacid ingredients has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acute migraine attacks.... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5271263 | Fluid sampler for detection and monitoring of failure conditions in fluid insulated electrical equipment An apparatus for sampling and analyzing the fluid in an electrical system such as a transformer, a circuit breaker, a reactance or another electrical apparatus using a dielectric fluid as an insulating substance is disclosed. The apparatus includes a devi... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5268562 | Optical dual sensor bar code scanning system The present invention is directed to a system for optically scanning a bar code particularly a bar code provided on a generally transparent or translucent media through which light can be projected. In particular, the invention is directed to a system for... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5248156 | Ice skate blade assembly having a removeable runner An ice skate blade assembly which has a blade holder to which an ice skate runner is removeably secured; the runner may be preshaped and may be disposable. The runner is formed as a thin replaceable flexible strip arranged to be secured to the holder. Att... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5222569 | Propulsion means The present invention generally relates to a propulsion apparatus for imparting thrust to a person. The propulsion apparatus is configured so as to be disposed or mounted on the user such that the thrust is transmitted to the rear of the user's pelvic are... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5193610 | Defrostable ventilation system The present invention relates to an apparatus for defrostable ventilation systems which include an element for the transfer of heat from warm exhaust air (taken from inside a building) to cooler exterior fresh air which is drawn into the building, the sys... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5181743 | Drug information request system The present invention relates to a system whereby a consumer, and in particular a patient, may make a request that information with respect to a drug be transmitted to him or her. In accordance with the present invention, a doctor may provide a patient wi... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5141306 | Method and system for determining the effects of exposure on recording and reproduction of optical sound records A method is provided for assessing the effect of exposure conditions on the recording and reproduction of an optical sound track, comprising, a) providing the optical sound track with an image test pattern which is an image of a desired test pattern, the image... | 08/25/1992 |
