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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181934 | Shut-off device The invention relates to a shut-off device comprising a housing which is to be connected to an adjacent conduit in a pressure-tight manner. A tubular passage is defined in the housing for a medium flowing through the conduit. Said device also comprises at least one ... | 05/22/2012 |
| RE43388 | Silver-free low-E solar control coating A multi-layer, low-emissivity, solar control article comprises a dielectric substrate, a first dielectric metal oxide layer deposited on the substrate, a first highly conductive, silver-free metal oxide layer deposited on the first dielectric metal oxide, and a seco... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8168589 | Use of erythropoietin and substances increasing and/or prolonging the activation and/or stimulation of erythropoietin receptors for treating and/or preventing schizophrenia and related psychoses Method for treatment and/or prophylaxis of schizophrenia and related psychoses of a human being, erythropoietin being administered to the human being. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| D658685 | Profilometer | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163342 | Method of making low resisitivity doped zinc oxide coatings and the articles formed thereby A low-resistivity, doped zinc oxide coated glass article is formed by providing a hot glass substrate having a surface on which a coating is to be deposited, the surface being at a temperature of at least 400° C. A zinc containing compound, an oxygen-containing com... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162326 | Flat gasket and method for the production thereof The invention relates to a flat gasket, having at least one metallic layer in which at least one port is formed, the metallic layer or at least one of the metallic layers (1) being formed at least in regions in the form of an undulating and/or serrated profil... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158262 | Glass article having a zinc oxide coating and method for making same A multi-layer thin film having as a primary component, a coating of highly doped zinc oxide, and optionally, a color suppression underlayer and a protective metal oxide overcoat. The film stack is preferably deposited on a transparent substrate by atmospheric chemic... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8130594 | Mechanically filtered hydrophone A hydrophone (10) for immersion in a liquid body defining a depth-dependent static pressure and a dynamic pressure. The hydrophone (10) includes a pressure-bearing element (11) for exposure to the liquid body; a motion sensor (13) spaced ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8129516 | RNA complexes featuring paranemic binding, methods of their production and sensors and analytical methods involving same The present invention pertains to the use of paranemic crossover motifs for RNA self-assembly, and the use of those self-assembled complexes to carry out analytical methods, and as a basis for the creation of sensors. The invention includes RNA monomeric units compr... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8091588 | Metallic tubular structure A metallic tubular structure having an inner surface providing a passage for conveying fluid or vapor, an outer surface, a multi-layer, strength-enhanced first end segment, a multi-layer, strength-enhanced second end segment, and a flexible segment intermediate the ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088535 | Bipolar plate and its use, as well as a method for its manufacture and an electrochemical system containing the bipolar plate The present invention relates to a bipolar plate (1) for electrochemical systems which contains a first plate (2) with a first flowfield (2a) for media distribution as well as a second plate (3) with a second flowfield (3... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087191 | Device for the pixel-integrated return of fluid An apparatus for the pixel-integrated return of fluid in the pixel of a fluidic display is characterized in that the fluid with which the desired information is to be displayed and/or the carrier fluid in which the fluid is optionally embedded can be returned in a p... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083209 | By-pass valve for heat exchanger A valve that includes a housing defining first and second bores having a central axis, and a peripheral valve seat. An actuator is located in the first bore and has a reciprocating seal disposed for movement along the central axis for engaging the valve seat and clo... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080687 | Method for reducing aerosol emissions in a urea granulation plant The invention relates to a process for the granulation of a concentrated urea solution whereas the granulation produces a urea granulate and a dust laden air, which is then fed into a dust scrubber which removes the coarser dust with a less concentrated urea solutio... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075050 | Sunroof system In a sunroof system (3) for a vehicle using a push-pull cable (22) for actuating a sunroof panel (4), the push-pull cable is received in a drive pipe (25), and a sunroof frame (12) is provided with a drive pipe retaining feature ( | 12/13/2011 |
| 8057713 | Method for the production of nickel oxide surfaces having increase conductivity The invention relates to a method for producing electrically conducting nickel oxide surfaces made of nickel-containing material. According to the method, the nickel surface is first degreased and is then roughened for approximately ten minutes in a solution contain... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057670 | Biological fluid filtration system and biological filter used therein A biological fluid processing or fluid filtration system is provided having novel open and closed loop processing systems wherein the gases transferred into and out of the system during processing pass through a porous medium in upstream and/or downstream gas inlet ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8051684 | Knitted tulle A knitted tulle is disclosed, the tulle comprising a plurality of wales, each with a pillar stitch and at least two pairs of weft threads, each pair of weft threads interconnecting and tying-in at least four wales. Also disclosed is a method of knitting the tulle, p... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8028849 | Reusable container A reusable container comprises a base provided with a plurality of cut-outs, a lid provided with a plurality of cut-outs, and at least one wall panel comprising a plurality of tabs formed as unitary extensions of the wall panel, wherein the plurality of tabs engage ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8024893 | Powered slider drive interface and drive assembly A vehicular, powered slider drive interface and drive assembly are provided. The interface has a driver bracket, which includes contact surfaces, mounted on a regulator, a driver receiver, which includes contact surfaces, mounted on a slider panel, and separate bump... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8007569 | Method for removing hydrogen sulphide and other acidic gas components from pressurized technical gases The invention relates to a method for removing hydrogen sulphide and other acidic gas components from pressurized technical gases by means of a physical detergent and for obtaining sulphur from hydrogen sulphide by using a Claus system. The hydrogen sulphide and the... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002687 | Method of reinforcing a roller cladding material and clad lehr roller Methods of reinforcing a fibrous roller cladding material, reinforced roller cladding materials and clad lehr rollers wherein the cladding comprises a reinforced fibrous material are disclosed. The roller cladding material, which comprises a fiber board, is reinforc... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7989024 | Method of making a low-resistivity, doped zinc oxide coated glass article and the coated glass article made thereby What is described and claimed is an atmospheric chemical vapor deposition method of making a low-resistivity, doped zinc oxide coated glass article, made by directing one or more streams of gaseous reactants, specifically a zinc containing compound, a fluorine conta... | 08/02/2011 |
| D641691 | Photovoltaic module device | 07/19/2011 |
| 7975509 | Glass bending process A glass bending line for quickly shaping a complex bent glass sheet is provided that includes moving a ring-type female mold, which has a heated glass sheet placed on it, and a full face heated male mold, toward one another. Upon making shaping contact between the g... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972708 | Heat shield A heat shield for shielding an object against heat and/or noise has at least one metal layer having a first and a second surface, beyond at least one of which a plurality of embossments projects. At least a part of the embossments differ from the remaining embossmen... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7969823 | Methods, systems and apparatus for measuring acoustic pressure A hydrophone (10) for immersion in a liquid body defining a pressure is disclosed The hydrophone (10) includes a sensor (11) for providing an electrical signal indicative of the pressure; and a transducer (12) electrically connected to th... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968201 | Light transmittance optimizing coated glass article for solar cell and method for making A multi-layer thin film stack, particularly suitable as a component of a solar cell, is deposited on a transparent dielectric substrate. The multi-layer film stack comprises a transparent electrically conductive metal oxide layer deposited over the dielectric substr... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963510 | Compression coil spring device having a discrete support A compression coil spring device suitable for use in a strut wheel suspension system. The device includes a coil wire wound into a coil having an end turn. The end turn of the coil, and only the end turn of the coil, is provided with a plurality of projections along... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959768 | Partial load enabled falling film evaporator and method for operating a partial load The invention relates to a falling film evaporator, which is fitted with a liquid distributor which is divided into segments, such that it is possible to charge only a limited number of evaporator tubes with liquid and the evaporator can be operated in an optimum ma... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955211 | Axle assembly A drive axle assembly has at least one axle arm portion extending from a differential housing to a shoulder structure that is unitary with the outboard end of the axle arm portion. The shoulder structure houses a first bevel bear and a second bevel gear. Openings ad... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7947384 | Fire resistant glazings Solutions comprising a sodium silicate waterglass having a modulus of less than 3 and at least 8% by weight of an organic polyhydroxy compound such as glycerol are useful in the production of interlayers used in fire resistant glass laminates. The solutions are drie... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946339 | Multifluid heat exchanger A heat exchanger has a pair of heat exchange conduits having adjacent primary heat exchange surfaces thermally coupled together for the transfer of heat energy between the conduits. A third fluid conduit has a primary heat transfer surface thermally coupled to the p... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7534193 | Coupling assembly A coupling assembly comprises an input shaft driven by a prime mover, at least one output shaft drivingly coupled to the input shaft, a fluid pump selectively driven by the input shaft through an auxiliary clutch, a friction clutch for selectively frictionally coupl... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534048 | Center bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a shaft at varying angles relative to a support surface A center bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a shaft at varying angles relative to a support surface includes a bearing and a bearing support member that supports the bearing. The bearing support member has a curved outer surface. A bracket is provided for sup... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7520814 | Bearing cup retainer for a universal joint A cross for a universal joint includes a body portion having a trunnion that extends outwardly therefrom. The trunnion includes a surface. A bearing cup is mounted on the trunnion. A retainer includes a first portion that is supported on the bearing cup, a second po... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7520075 | Sign and method of making the same A sign having at least one support that is removably inserted into a core and the ground. A clamp is secured to the upper edge of the core, in part, by a connector system. The connector system also removably secures the support to the core. Sheets containing pigment... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7517392 | Breather system and method of using the same The present invention comprises a breather system and a method of using the system. The assembly has a breather tube, a baffle system at least partially located within the breather tube and a drain back tube connected to the breather tube. The baffle system has a pl... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7514819 | Semiconductor switch assembly for pulse power apparatus A capacitor-type pulse power apparatus for generating an electric current power pulse through an electrical load, comprises a charging power supply and at least one pulse power supply module. The pulse power supply module includes at least one capacitor for storing ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7494948 | Free flowing glass batch A process for preparing and storing moist glass-making batch is disclosed, comprising incorporating a surfactant in moist batch so that when the batch is either: a) stored at a temperature below 35° C., it remains free flowing without setting, or b) pre-heated at, ... | 02/24/2009 |