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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6818881 | Optical filter and passive infrared detector assembly An optical element including a substrate which is generally transparent to infrared radiation in a wavelength range of 5-16 μm, a pigment disposed in the substrate in an amount that does not generally decrease transmission of the infrared radiation, the pigment bei... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6497329 | Merchandise display A display for merchandising products is disclosed. The display includes a base panel, two side panels coupled to the base panel, and a top panel coupled to the two side panels. A plurality of display panels are disposed between the two side panels. The di... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6492160 | Methods for producing members of specific binding pairs Methods, recombinant host cells and kits are disclosed-for the production of members of specific binding pairs (sbp), e.g. antibodies, using display on the surface of secreted replicable genetic display packages (rgdps), e.g. filamentous phage. To produce... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6492138 | Polynucleotides encoding a novel SHC-binding protein Novel Shc-binding protein, oligonucleotides encoding the same, methods of producing and use thereof are disclosed.... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6485120 | Drawer glide for drawer slide assembly An improved drawer glide for a drawer slide assembly provides drawer slide securement means taking the form of an internal recess with a ramped locking tab that lockingly secures a rear portion of an elongated metal drawer slide extending past a rear pane... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6478820 | Artificial heart with synchronous rectification An apparatus adapted to be used in connection with an artificial heart assembly having a blood inlet conduit, a blood outlet conduit, and a pump that is adapted to pump blood from the blood inlet conduit to the blood outlet conduit. The apparatus includes... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6477578 | System and method for conducting secure internet transactions A system and method for conducting secure electronic transactions via the Internet uses a second secure communication link for the transmission of sensitive information. Transactions are split so that non-sensitive information is transmitted to a merchant... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472268 | Method for forming storage node contact In a method for forming a storage node contact, the inorganic SOG layer is deposited and heat-treated after forming a bit line having a conductive layer and a spacer on the semiconductor substrate and accordingly, there is an advantage that the density of... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6470651 | Method and device for feeding groups of cigarettes to a continuous wrapping line of a packing machine On a continuously operating cigarette packing machine, a group of cigarettes is transferred from a pocket--integral with an endless conveyor having at least one substantially straight portion--to a first seat--carried on an input wheel of a wrapping line ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6466893 | Statistical determination of estimates of process control loop parameters A method and apparatus statistically determines estimates of one or more process control loop parameters, such as bearing friction, seal friction, total friction, dead band, dead time, oscillation, shaft windup or backlash associated with a device or a co... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6466646 | Method for verifying the proper functioning of a system The invention concerns a method which consists in modelling the system under study using a system of automatons synchronised by a set of messages; in deriving from said modelling a system of linear equations whereof the unknowns are related to the status ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6465293 | Method of manufacturing a flash memory cell A method of manufacturing a flash memory cell is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming an oxide film on a semiconductor substrate in which a device separation film is formed and then patterning the oxide film to expose the semiconductor sub... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6464214 | Anti-vibration mounting for clip-fit connection means and vehicle fitted with this mounting An anti-vibration mounting comprises first and second rigid frames, which can be joined respectively to two rigid elements to be connected, an elastomer body connecting the two frames to one another and being designed to support a permanent axial load alo... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6463971 | Combined towel and putter headcover A golf towel is disclosed that also functions as a putter headcover. The dual-purpose product is formed from a panel of soft, absorbent toweling that is normally folded along at least one longitudinal fold line, and preferably along two such fold lines. I... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6462047 | Carboline derivatives as cGMP phosphodiesterase inhibitors Compounds of general structural formula (I) wherein A represents a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl group containing at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur, and use of the compounds, and salts and solvates th... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6461688 | Coating composition for metal substrates A coating composition for application to primed metal substrates as a topcoat is disclosed. The coating composition is especially useful on metal closures for vacuum-packed food products. The coating composition is free of a halide-containing vinyl-polyme... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6460991 | Vacuum drums for printing, and duplex printers A vacuum drum assembly for a printing machine has a drum with an array of passageways distributed along its length and around its periphery to permit airflow from outside the drum to inside the drum in response to reduced air pressure inside the drum. An ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6459995 | Electrical measurement of oil quality Method and apparatus for measuring oil quality based on the permittivity of the oil comprising a capacitive or radiative sensor for exposure to the oil, and an oscillator circuit including the sensor, wherein the oscillator circuit comprises a LC or cryst... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458787 | Cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors Novel pyrrolidine compounds that are potent and selective inhibitors of PDE4, as well as methods of making the same, are disclosed. Use of the compounds in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines, a... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6458164 | Artificial heart with energy recovery An apparatus for use in an artificial heart assembly includes an internal coil adapted to be implanted beneath the skin of a subject and an external coil coupled to transmit electric power to the internal coil through the skin of the subject. The apparatu... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6455682 | DNA mobility modifier Polyamides comprising at least one hydrophilic C1 -C10 hydrocarbyl substituent on an amide nitrogen atom, and methods for producing and using the same is provided. In particular, polyamides of the formula: ##STR1## and methods f... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455256 | Method of amplifying nucleic acids of microorganisms present in fruit juice The present invention provides improved real-time methods for amplifying nucleic acids from target microorganisms present in fruit juice comprising the steps of: a) passing fruit juice through a dissolvable filter having a pore size selected to retain the... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6454128 | Hand-held liquid candy dispenser A liquid candy dispenser may include a liquid candy reservoir having an internal space formed therein that may contain liquid candy. The reservoir may be sized to fit within a person's hand, and the reservoir may have a liquid candy supply hole. A dispens... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6453481 | Vacuum waste system having a vacuum control valve A vacuum waste system is disclosed having a receptacle for receiving waste, the receptacle having an outlet, and a collection tank in fluid communication with the receptacle outlet. A vacuum source is in fluid communication with the collection tank to pro... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6451807 | Methods of treating sexual dysfunction in an individual suffering from a retinal disease, class 1 congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction using a PDE5 inhibitor The present invention relates to highly selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme inhibitors and to their use in methods of treating sexual dysfunction in individuals suffering from a retinal disease, class 1 congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarct... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6451078 | Fitting for vacuum bags A fitting for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The fitting includes a retainer having first and second grooves within which a fitting is adapted to slide. The fitting includes a plate from which a cylinder extends and terminates in a radially inwardly direc... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6451055 | Artificial heart data communication system An artificial heart assembly is provided with a blood inlet conduit, a blood outlet conduit, a pump that pumps blood from the blood inlet conduit to the blood outlet conduit, and an internal electromagnetic coupler adapted to be implanted beneath the skin... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6450624 | Ink jet printer The invention relates to a droplet deposition apparatus comprising an actuator (100) having a plurality of spaced piezoelectric walls defining channels, said walls having opposed sides; said opposed sides being provided with electrodes being adapted to re... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6449715 | Process control configuration system for use with a profibus device network A configuration system for use in a process control network having a controller, a first device network that communicates using a first input/output protocol, such as a Fieldbus or a HART device protocol, and a Profibus network that communicates using a P... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6449624 | Version control and audit trail in a process control system A system useful for controlling a process includes a computer-readable medium and a processor in communication with the computer-readable medium. The system further includes a first database and a second database. The first database stores first data repr... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6446445 | Method of reducing the duration of the thermal stabilization phase of a liquefied gas converter A method of reducing the duration of the thermal stabilization phase of a liquefied gas converter (13) is characterized in that the method comprises providing in a feed line (11) between a source (12) of liquefied gas and the liquefied gas converter (13),... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6446414 | Modular panel construction system A utility shed is disclosed comprising modular side panels (30) which are connected together by corner connectors (26) and in-line connectors (28) to form sidewalls. The connectors (26, 28) have an I-beam cross section and comprise U-shaped ends (106, 80)... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6446202 | Process control configuration system for use with an AS-Interface device network A configuration system for use in a process control network having a controller, a first device network that communicates using a first input/output protocol, such as a Fieldbus or a HART device protocol, and an AS-Interface device network that communicat... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6444671 | Cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors Novel compounds that are potent and selective inhibitors of PDE4, as well as methods of making the same, are disclosed. Use of the compounds in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines, as well as ce... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6444518 | Method and manufacturing a device separation film in a semiconductor device A method of manufacturing a device separation film in a semiconductor device is disclosed. In a process technology in which a trench is formed in a silicon substrate, silicon is grown at the bottom of the trench by SEG method in order to lower the aspect ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6443042 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing a wood blind An apparatus for forming notches on the edge of a slat; e.g. a wood slat. The apparatus includes a feeding station to feed a slat to a punching station that locates the slat along a longitudinal edge and a leading edge of the slat. A stripper plate positi... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6442899 | Two bar hinge assembly for casement windows A hinge assembly for casement windows is shown. The hinge assembly includes a slide block for connection to the sash arm that includes a reinforcing plate that extends downward before extending upward and around the flange of the track overhang. A larger ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6439239 | Method for forming a packet of cigarettes To pack a group of cigarettes in a rigid packet, a collar, a respective inner sheet of wrapping material and a respective group of cigarettes are fed successively into a same conveying seat in which the collar and the inner sheet are at least partly folde... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6434767 | Floor support for bassinet mounted in a play yard A portable collapsible bassinet for suspension in a play yard is disclosed. The bassinet includes floor support bars disposed within fabric tunnels in the floor of the bassinet. The support bars each comprise at least two portions that are secured togethe... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6433597 | Delay locked loop with reduced noise response A delay locked loop is disclosed which is less responsive to noise so as to improve an AC parameter tAC. The delay locked loop generally includes: a phase detector, a shift register, and a noise determining circuit which is enabled when the delay locked l... | 08/13/2002 |
