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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163112 | Method of fabricating a uranium-bearing foil Methods of fabricating a uranium-bearing foil are described. The foil may be substantially pure uranium, or may be a uranium alloy such as a uranium-molybdenum alloy. The method typically includes a series of hot rolling operations on a cast plate material to form a... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8133826 | Thermal control structure and garment A flexible thermally conductive structure. The structure generally includes a plurality of thermally conductive yarns, at least some of which are at least partially disposed adjacent to an elastomeric material. Typically, at least a portion of the plurality of therm... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8121396 | Assessing critical dimension and overlay tolerance A method for constructing an error map for a lithography process, by constructing a first error map using spatial error data compiled on a lithography tool used in the lithography process, and constructing a second error map using spatial error data compiled on a ma... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8120776 | Measuring characteristics of ultra-shallow junctions Carrier activation and end-of-range defect density of ultra-shallow junctions in integrated circuits are determined using modulated optical reflectance signals, DC reflectances of pump or probe laser beams, and in-phase and quadrature signal processing. A method for... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119986 | Infrared imaging for evaluating performance characteristics A system and method for enhancing inspections using infrared cameras through in-field displays and operator-assisted performance calculations. A handheld infrared imaging system typically includes an infrared camera having a programmed computer and an interactive us... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114677 | Passive in-situ chemical sensor A chemical sensor for assessing a chemical of interest. In typical embodiments the chemical sensor includes a first thermocouple and second thermocouple. A reactive component is typically disposed proximal to the second thermal couple, and is selected to react with ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110948 | Power conversion apparatus and method A power conversion apparatus includes an interfacing circuit that enables a current source inverter to operate from a voltage energy storage device (voltage source), such as a battery, ultracapacitor or fuel cell. The interfacing circuit, also referred to as a volta... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8106372 | Quick release containment and shielding apparatus A containment medical apparatus for use in association with medical treatments requiring radioactive substances has a tubular housing with a cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the cap on an open end of the ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8105085 | Endodontic instrument and method An endodontic instrument with an elongate shaft and a plurality of inverted frusto-conical sections with radial cutting edge disposed along a working portion of the shaft. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8097447 | Solid nutrient media useful for isolating and identifying alkaliphilic bacteria The present invention relates to a solid nutrient media composition having alkaline pH, useful for isolating and identifying alkaliphilic microorganisms in pure form. The media composition consists of 5-15 g of carbon source, 2.5-10 g of peptone, 2.5-10 g of yeast e... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097219 | Integrated reactor and centrifugal separator and uses thereof An apparatus for providing reaction of fluids and separation of products with increased residence time. The apparatus includes a stationary shell, a rotating hollow cylindrical component disposed in the stationary shell, a residence-time increasing device external t... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096719 | Continuous personalized plastic card manufacturing system A method for producing personalized cards on a substantially continuous basis. The method includes providing multiple supply rolls of card stock having a thickness of at least about 12 mils. The card stock is corona treated in an in-line corona treating unit to prov... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092927 | Shielding, particulate reducing high vacuum components A method of forming a gate valve for use in a high vacuum environment of an electron gun by machining a core of non-magnetic nickel-chromium-molybdenum-iron-tungsten-silicon-carbon alloy that is weldable with nickel alloys and has a tensile strength of about 750 meg... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090558 | Optical parametric model optimization A method is presented for selecting the order in which parameters are evaluated for inclusion in a model of a film stack, which is by ranking them according to measurement precision. Further, a method is presented for determining which parameters are to be floated, ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8090189 | Detection of thin line for selective sensitivity during reticle inspection Methods and apparatus relating to the inspection of photomasks are described. In an embodiment, detection of thin line or sub-resolution assist features may be used for selective sensitivity during photomask inspection. Other embodiments are also described. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8089038 | Reticle image generation using polarizers and metamaterial filters Methods and apparatus relating to generating reticle inspection images are described. In an embodiment, a reticle inspection image is generated by filtering incident light through a metamaterial filter. Other embodiments are also described. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8084403 | Lubricant formulations and methods The embodiments described herein relate to particular formulations and methods that provide reduced engine deposits. The lubricant composition includes a base oil having a NOACK volatility of from about 5 to about 15 and a zinc dialkyl dithio phosphate composition. ... | 12/27/2011 |
| D651101 | Yarn testing apparatus | 12/27/2011 |
| D650970 | Sports team novelty championship belt | 12/27/2011 |
| 8081521 | Two bits per cell non-volatile memory architecture A memory circuit for holding a single binary value. A first bit cell holds one of a logical high value and a logical low value, and a second bit cell also holds one of a logical high value and a logical low value. Circuitry is provided for placing a logical high val... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079255 | Yarn testing apparatus The device is used for the automatic determination of characteristics on textile test material such as yarns, rovings, and slivers. A path is provided for the test material, through which path the test material is moved in its longitudinal direction. At least one me... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8078926 | Test pin gating for dynamic optimization An improvement to an integrated circuit of a type having a test enable line for enabling an electrical test of the integrated circuit only when the test enable line is at a logical high value, and output lines that are only used during the electrical test of the int... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8077890 | Preprogrammed hearing assistance device with program selection using a multipurpose control device A user programmable hearing aid allows a user to select acoustical configuration programs that provide optimum performance for the user. The user may cycle through and evaluate various available programs by operating a single digital rocker switch on the hearing aid... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8077047 | Tampering detection system using quantum-mechanical systems The use of quantum-mechanically entangled photons for monitoring the integrity of a physical border or a communication link is described. The no-cloning principle of quantum information science is used as protection against an intruder's ability to spoof a sensor re... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066334 | Tool for cutting coke and other hard materials in drums A tool used for cutting coke or other hard materials in drums, adapted for being mounted to a boring rod with which the water can be run under pressure into the tool thus that, the water can be run toward the boring and cutting nozzles, being provided with a valve m... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8065109 | Localized substrate geometry characterization A system for evaluating the metrological characteristics of a surface of a substrate, the system including an optical substrate measurement system, a data analyzing system for analyzing data in an evaluation area on the substrate, applying feature-specific filters t... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061580 | Method of forming and assembly of metal parts and ceramic parts A method of forming and assembling at least two parts together that may be metal, ceramic, or a combination of metal and ceramic parts. Such parts may have different CTE. Individual parts that are formed and sintered from particles leave a network of interconnecting... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8059886 | Adaptive signature detection A processor-based method for detecting defects in an integrated circuit, by creating an image of at least a portion of the integrated circuit with a sensor, grouping pixels of the image into bins based at least in part on a common characteristic of the pixels that a... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8059268 | Inspecting a workpiece using polarization of scattered light A surface inspection system, as well as related components and methods, are provided. The surface inspection system includes a beam source subsystem, a beam scanning subsystem, a workpiece movement subsystem, an optical collection and detection subsystem, and a proc... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8053444 | Sirolimus formulation The present invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition that includes sirolimus. The pharmaceutical composition includes sirolimus in the amorphous form, a fatty acid ester, such as glyceryl behenate, and a pharmaceutically acceptable polymer wherein th... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052951 | Carbon nanotubes grown on bulk materials and methods for fabrication Disclosed are structures formed as bulk support media having carbon nanotubes formed therewith. The bulk support media may comprise fibers or particles and the fibers or particles may be formed from such materials as quartz, carbon, or activated carbon. Metal cataly... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8051826 | Injection system for an internal combustion engine The present invention relates to an internal combustion engine having an injector which functions as a positive displacement pump and dispenses an amount of lubricant fixed for each and every operation of the injector. The fluid dispensed could be a lubricant delive... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048834 | Additives and lubricant formulations for improved catalyst performance A method and compositions for lubricating surfaces with lubricating oils exhibiting increased phosphorous retention. The lubricated surface includes a lubricant composition containing a base oil of lubricating viscosity, an amount of a phosphorus-containing compound... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047094 | Hydraulic involute cam actuator Mechanical joints are provided in which the angle between a first coupled member and a second coupled member may be varied by mechanical actuators. In some embodiments the angle may be varied around a pivot axis in one plane and in some embodiments the angle may be ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8034752 | Lubricating composition There is disclosed a lubricating composition comprising a first base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. ranging from about 3.5 cSt to about 6 cSt; and a second high viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. ranging from about 6 cSt to abo... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028654 | Planar controlled zone microwave plasma system An apparatus and method for initiating a process gas plasma. A conductive plate having a plurality of conductive fingers is positioned in a microwave applicator. An arc forms between the conductive fingers to initiate the formation of a plasma. A transport mechanism... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028343 | Scanning probe microscope with independent force control and displacement measurements A nanoindenter that includes an interferometer, a rod, a force actuator and a controller is disclosed. The interferometer generates a light beam that is reflected from a moveable reflector, the interferometer determining a distance between a reference location and t... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8024984 | Device and method for testing decoking tools A device for testing decoking tools comprises means 30 for receiving the decoking tool 31 which can be connected to a high-pressure water conduit, as well as means for testing the water jet which exits from a nozzle of the decoking tool 31 follo... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8023674 | Connector for hearing assistance device having reduced mechanical feedback An electronic hearing aid apparatus comprises a first component, a second component and a cable assembly for electrically connecting the first component to the second component. The first component includes a vibration sensor generating a vibration signal based on s... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8023644 | Multimode block cipher architectures An architecture for a block cipher, where the architecture includes functional units that are logically reconfigurable so as to be able to both encrypt clear text into cipher text and decrypt cipher text into clear text using more than one block cipher mode based on... | 09/20/2011 |
