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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7110262 | Adapter device, memory device and integrated circuit chip A memory device has a variable storage capacity depending on the object of use by a user, thereby improving convenience in use of the device. The memory device has a casing which may be loaded into host equipment. The casing has a plural number of loading sections i... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6489107 | Method for identifying Escherichia coli strain DSM 6601 Methods for identifying Escherichia coli strain DSM 6601 and nucleotide sequences associated therewith.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6367377 | Level sensitive waste compactor A refuse compactor has a housing for containing a garbage receptacle, and a compression unit for compacting the refuse in the compaction unit from time to time. The compactor has a sensor for sensing the approach of persons wishing to deposit garbage. Thi... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6211572 | Semiconductor chip package with fan-in leads A compliant semiconductor chip package with fan-in leads and a method for manufacturing the same. The package, or "assembly", contains a multiplicity of bond ribbons connected between the contacts of a semiconductor chip and corresponding terminals on a t... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6036396 | Removable protector for a page of sample book A removable page protector for a sample book includes first and second elongated members which, in assembled relationship on a page, produce a protective reinforcement along the free edge of the page and the top and bottom edges adjacent thereto. Connecti... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5989846 | Assays to identify inducers of plant defense resistance The present invention relates to assays which can be used to identify inducers of plant resistance to pathogens. The assays use catalase and/or ascorbate peroxidase.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5986054 | Genetic sequences and proteins related to alzheimer's disease The present invention describes the identification, isolation and cloning of two human presenilin genes, PS-1 and PS-2, mutations in which lead to Familial Alzheimer's Disease. Also identified are presenilin homologue genes in mice, C. elegans and D. mela... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5950304 | Methods of making semiconductor chip assemblies A semiconductor chip having contacts on the central region of its top surface is provided with a dielectric element overlying the central portion of the top surface. The dielectric element has a first surface facing toward the chip and a second surface fa... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5932471 | DNA encoding chimeric toxin A chimeric toxin comprising protein fragments joined together by peptide bonds, the chimeric toxin comprising, in sequential order, beginning at the amino terminal end of the chimeric toxin, (a) the enzymatically active Fragment A of diphtheria toxin, (b) a fi... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5928286 | Tibial element for a replacement knee prosthesis A tibial element for a replacement knee prosthesis has a tibial tray, fastening connector for securing an attachment element to the lower part of the tray, and also provided with independently operable securing boss at its upper end which engage a coopera... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5916932 | Composite building materials from recyclable waste A composite building material is disclosed produced from recycled materials. The composite building material is composed of an extruded mixture of high density polyethylene and a thermoplastic coated fiber material such as fiberglass. The resulting materi... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5914033 | Insert for a pressure transducer within a medical treatment apparatus Removable inserts are disclosed for positioning within a dialysis machine in order to connect a pressure transducer to external apparatus such as a drip chamber. The removable insert comprises a cup-shaped container adapted to be disposed within the dialy... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5909856 | Duplex slitter/rewinder with automatic splicing and surface/center winding A high speed winding apparatus for winding a continuous web of material onto cylindrical cores to form winding rolls has at least one turret rotatably mounted to a frame. The web is surface wound at a predetermined surface speed on individual winding arms... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5897848 | Process for producing hypophosphite compounds Methods for the production of nickel or ammonium hypophosphite are disclosed, including combining sodium hypophosphite with nickel or ammonium sulfate to produce sodium sulfate and nickel or ammonium hypophosphite, and lowering the temperature of the solu... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5894896 | Orienting tool for coiled tubing drilling There is described an improved apparatus for azimuthal orientation of a tool in a wellbore. The apparatus comprises a tubular housing, a mandrel rotatably supported in the tubular housing and extending therefrom for connection to a tool for rotation there... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5890527 | Window cornice assembly A window cornice assembly is disclosed. The window cornice assembly may comprise a front section and two side sections upon which fabric may be arranged. Corner pieces may be mounted on the front and side sections. Fabric may be arranged and secured on th... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5890359 | Method and a device for reducing NOx emissions from a diesel engine A method and a device for reducing NOx emissions from a diesel engine is disclosed. The engine has an inlet system for introducing air into the engine, an exhaust system for exhausting gases from the engine and a branch conduit connecting the e... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5890293 | Cutting tool having blade holder assembly A cutting tool is constructed from a rigid, U-shaped frame member which supports a pivotable blade holder assembly. The blade holder assembly is operative for clamping a replaceable utility blade to the frame member by means of an easily engageable bolt. ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5891523 | Method for manufacturing metallized heat treated precision articles The invention provides a method for the metallizing of precision machine parts coupled with heat-treatment and machining to insure the minimal handling the remachining generally required due to dimensional distortion resulting from the standard heat-treat... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5885849 | Methods of making microelectronic assemblies A method of making a microelectronic assembly includes providing a starting subassembly having a microelectronic component with a top surface and having electrical contacts, the subassembly further including a plurality of terminals over the top surface o... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5881871 | Cartridge receiving casing A cartridge receiving casing capable of facilitating inserting of a cartridge into the casing and taking out of the same therefrom. The casing includes an upper casing member and a lower casing member and is provided at a front portion thereof with an acc... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5881412 | Dye scavenging article A dye scavenging article is provided for use in scavenging extraneous random dyes from the wash and rinse waters during a laundry process. The dye scavenging article is constructed to prevent its being entrapped or commingled with the clothing items. This... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5882509 | Chip-washing arrangement Apparatus for treating wash water is disclosed. The apparatus includes a settling tank in which sludge is separated from the wash water, a circulation tank for temporary storage of the clean wash water from the settling tank, and from which the clean wash... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5883053 | Nitrogen/carbon dioxide combination fracture treatment There is provided an improved fluid for fracturing an underground formation penetrated by a well bore comprising a mixture of a liquified gas and a gas.... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5884113 | Device and method for minimizing vignetting and stray light in a photographic apparatus A photographic device such as a camera having a camera body with a first side having a lens mounting device and a second side having a mounting device arranged to mount a film cassette or a rear camera body cover. The second side is located opposite to th... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5882221 | Socket for semiconductor devices A socket which compensates for non-planarities in a semiconductor device. The socket has a base with an aperture for receiving a semiconductor device and a plurality of bond pads within the aperture. The bond pads are typically electrically connected to e... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5878484 | Chip-type circuit element mounting apparatus A chip mounting apparatus capable of permitting a chip mounting operation to be executed at an increased speed and ensuring continuous running of the apparatus over a long period of time. The apparatus includes a chip observing camera mounted on the side ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5879328 | Method and connection unit for sterile transfer of solution via a connector Methods for the sterile transfer of a solution are disclosed, including sterilizing the inlet to a connector by flowing a sterilizing fluid around the connector inlet, sterilizing a penetrating element for the connector by flowing a sterilizing solution a... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5879422 | Separating arrangement and method for counteracting foam formation The present invention relates to a cyclone, mainly for separating liquid from gas/vapor, which is formed upon pressure reduction of spent cooking liquid in connection with pulp production. The cyclone includes an inlet arrangement connected to a supply li... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5880329 | DNA encoding pokeweed antiviral protein mutants Disclosed are PAP mutants having reduced phytotoxicity compared to wild-type PAP, and which retain wild-type PAP biological activity in plants. One group of PAP mutants is characterized by at least one amino acid substitution in the N-terminus of mature P... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5875545 | Method of mounting a connection component on a semiconductor chip with adhesives A semiconductor chip connection component is provided with an adhesive, desirably in a solid, non-tacky condition on its bottom surface. The adhesive may be present in a pattern covering less than all of the component bottom surface, so as to provide a vo... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5873367 | Method for breast tissue examination A method for examining the breast tissue of an individual for the presence of lumps or a change in texture, which method includes the steps of: applying to the skin of the individual in the area of the breast tissue while the skin is substantially dry an amoun... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5874385 | High viscosity crosslinked gelled alcohol A fracturing fluid composition for use in fracturing underground formations, such as oil or gas wells is described. It includes at least one anhydrous aliphatic alcohol, a modified guar gum polymer, and as a complexor, a sodium borate salt. A gel breaker ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5872244 | 3' protected nucleotides for enzyme catalyzed template-independent creation of phosphodiester bonds A method for the stepwise creation of phosphodiester bonds between desired nucleosides resulting in the synthesis of polynucleotides having a predetermined nucleotide sequence by preparing an initiation substrate containing a free and unmodified 3'-hydrox... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5871501 | Guide wire with releasable barb anchor An insertion guide wire with an anchor formed in the distal end for precisely locating a subcutaneous arterial wound and guiding a plug of hemostatic material thereto. When the hemostatic material is properly placed, the anchor can be released and the gui... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5868375 | Magnetostrictively actuated valve A valve construction relies upon solenoid-driven axial elongation of an annular magnetostrictive core element for opening displacement of an elongate poppet-valve member that is carried within the annulus of the core element. A first stiffly compliant pre... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5868312 | Climate control device for motor vehicles The invention relates to a climate control device for temperature regulation of passenger compartments in motor vehicles. The device comprises an air treatment chamber (2) through which incoming air to the passenger compartment is made to flow via channel... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5868301 | Semiconductor inner lead bonding tool A lead bonding tool for bonding leads to respective semiconductor chip contacts. The bonding tool having a substantially flat bonding surface region with a depression therein. The depression allows the tool to grasp the lead during the bonding step and fu... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5869081 | Progesterone vaginal ring for treatment of infertility The present invention relates to a method of administering progesterone to a normogonadal or a functionally agonadal human female undergoing an assisted reproduction technique. The invention further provides a method of hormone replacement for a human fem... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5866363 | Method and means for sorting and identifying biological information In one aspect the invention discloses a matrix comprising a discrete population of random oligopeptides of the same length, the length being selected from about 4 to about 12 L-amino acid residues, the population comprising at least 10% of all amino acid ... | 02/02/1999 |
