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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D511023 | Heater for hair curler | 10/25/2005 |
| 6952478 | Method and system for performing permutations using permutation instructions based on modified omega and flip stages The present invention provides permutation instructions which can be used in software executed in a programmable processor for solving permutation problems in cryptography, multimedia and other applications. The permute instructions are based on an omega-flip networ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6936435 | Compositions and methods for regulating bacterial pathogenesis The production of a purified extracellular bacterial signal called autoinducer-2 is regulated by changes in environmental conditions associated with a shift from a free-living existence to a colonizing or pathogenic existence in a host organism. Autoinducer-2 stimul... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6921653 | Crystalline UDP-glycosyl transferase (MurG) and methods of use thereof The present invention relates to crystals of the Escherichia coli MurG, a membrane-associated UDP-glycosyltransferase involved in peptidoglycan biosynthesis. The present invention also relates to three-dimensional atomic coordinates of the MurG protein, three... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6919770 | Method and system for operating an atomic clock with reduced spin-exchange broadening of atomic clock resonances The present invention relates to a method and system for using end resonances of highly spin-polarized alkali metal vapors for an atomic clock, magnetometer or other system. A left end resonance involves a transition from the quantum state of minimum spin angular mo... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6900346 | Method for decomposition of michael type adduct A method for the decomposition of a Michael type adduct, characterized by causing a Michael type adduct to react in the presence of an N-oxyl compound thereby decomposing the Michael type adduct into acrylic acid and/or the acrylic ester and/or the alcohol and a met... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899452 | Apparatus and method for preparation and supply of polymerization inhibitor An apparatus for the preparation and supply of a polymerization inhibitor which constantly effects stable supply of a polymerization inhibitor solution adjusted to a prescribed concentration and enables a compound handled at the next step to be prevented from polyme... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6891046 | Solution and solid phase synthesis of pyrrolinones and polypyrrolinones The invention provides a new process for the preparation of polypyrrolinones (I) of various sizes which have found to be useful peptidomimetics. One aspect of the invention is a new process utilizing α-amino-α-substituted-valerolactones as synthons. A second aspec... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6887493 | Multi component controlled release system for oral care, food products, nutraceutical, and beverages The present invention relates to an improved controlled release system that can encapsulate different flavors, sensory markers, and active ingredients, or combinations of flavors, sensory markers and various active ingredients and release multiple active ingredients... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6888780 | Method and system for operating an atomic clock with simultaneous locking of field and frequency The present invention provides a method and system to simultaneously use the microwave and Zeeman end resonances associated with the same sublevel of maximum (or minimum) azimuthal quantum number m to lock both the atomic clock frequency and the magnetic field to de... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6878850 | Catalysis using halophosphine compounds The present invention provides the preparation and use of halophosphine-transition metal complex as catalysts for cross-coupling reaction to produce substituted aromatic heterocycles, biaryls and arylamines by reacting pyridyl halides or aryl halides with arylboroni... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6871583 | Method and system for individual tire recycling The method of the present invention for handling scrap tires, includes a step of providing a compacting apparatus to a scrap tire generator, such as a tire retailer. Before compacting the tires, the tire can be marked with a unique identifier assigned to every tire ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6873215 | Power down system and method for integrated circuits A power down system and method for an integrated circuit that enables a power down mode to be maintained for a predetermined time is described herein. The power down system comprises an oscillator, a low power oscillator and an oscillator control circuit controlling... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6870066 | Method for decomposition of Michael type adduct A method for the decomposition of a Michael type adduct of an acrylic acid and/or an acrylic ester represented by the following formula [I] or [II] is disclosed, wherein decomposing the Michael type adduct in the presence of at least one copper salt and at least one... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6864067 | Compositions and methods for regulating bacterial pathogenesis The production of a purified extracellular bacterial signal called autoinducer-2 is regulated by changes in environmental conditions associated with a shift from a free-living existence to a colonizing or pathogenic existence in a host organism. Autoinducer-2 stimul... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6858579 | Anti-inflammatory compounds According to the present invention, there is provided a compound comprising the amino acid sequence AMVSE, wherein said compound does not comprise the amino acid sequence EQEYVQTV. Preferably the compound contains 5-11 amino acids. The compound is used in the manufa... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6848501 | Method for preventing plate type heat exchanger from blockage In an apparatus provided with a plate type heat exchanger as a heater and/or a cooler and operated to treat a gas containing an easily blocking substance, a method for preventing the plate type heat exchanger from being blocked is disclosed which is characterized by... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6844423 | Compositions and methods for regulating bacterial pathogenesis The production of a purified extracellular bacterial signal called autoinducer-2 is regulated by changes in environmental conditions associated with a shift from a free-living existence to a colonizing or pathogenic existence in a host organism. Autoinducer-2 stimul... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6831195 | Method for production of organic acid A method for producing an organic acid and/or an organic acid ester which utilizes a steam system permitting stable production of an organic acid and/or an organic acid ester and realizing a high thermal efficiency constantly relative to the waste heat generated in ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6831076 | Epothilons C and D, preparation and compositions The present invention relates to epothilon derivatives and to their use. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6827579 | Method and apparatus for rehabilitation of neuromotor disorders The invention relates to a method and system for individually exercising one or more parameters of hand movement such as range, speed, fractionation and strength in a virtual reality environment and for providing performance-based interaction with the user to increa... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6824664 | Electrode-less dielectrophorises for polarizable particles The present invention further provides a device for the integrated micromanipulation, amplification, and analysis of polarized particles such as DNA comprises a microchip which contains constrictions of insulating material for dielectrophoresis powered by an alterna... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6823794 | System and method for printing an extruded sheet The present invention relates to a system and method for printing an extruded sheet in which ink is applied over the extruded sheet. The extruded sheet is at an elevated temperature. The ink cures immediately upon contact with the extruded sheet having an elevated t... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6815123 | Lithium-ion battery using heat-activatable microporous membrane The present application discloses a lithium-ion battery using heat-activatable microporous membrane which comprises a hot-melt adhesive, an engineering plastics, a tackifier and a filler. It also discloses methods of preparing such microporous membrane and the lithi... | 11/09/2004 |
| D498303 | Aluminum roll up garage door with arched appearance | 11/09/2004 |
| 6812724 | Method and system for graphical evaluation of IDDQ measurements The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting defects within an integrated circuit in which one or more parameters of a classifier are determined by graphical evaluation of IDDQ current measurements. Parameters of the classifier can include a nu... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6796279 | System and method to prevent accidental starting of a motor during repair or maintenance A method and system to prevent the accidental reattachment of a spark plug wire or battery terminal wire during maintenance and/or repair of the motor is particularly well suited for use with small 2 and 4 stroke internal combustion engines used in lawn mowers, chai... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6790460 | Biodegradable bioadhesive controlled release system of nano-particles for oral care products The present invention relates to a controlled release system useful for site specific delivery of biologically active ingredients or sensory markers, over an extended period of time, targeting biological surfaces comprising the oral cavity and mucous membranes of va... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6787001 | Method for distilling (meth) acrylic acid solution A method for distilling a raw material liquid containing (meth)acrylic acid substantially free from azeotropic solvents, collected with a collection agent from a mixed gas obtained by gas phase catalytic oxidation reactions which includes feeding to a distillation c... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6774228 | Tetra-aza macrocycles and metal complexes thereof 1,4,7,10-Tetrazacyclododecanes carrying a side chain terminating in a group capable of reacting with an antibody, and their complexes with a di- or tripositive metal having a coordination number of 6 or more can be used to prepare imaging agents. Typical metals are ... | 08/10/2004 |
| D493275 | Toecap | 07/27/2004 |
| 6761157 | Pneumatic material delivery gun with removable material cartridge A pneumatic material delivery gun with removable material cartridge attached (100) is used with a high-pressure air source (not shown) which is coupled to mechanical fitting (202). The removable material cartridge (300) can be easily and rapidly... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6762325 | Method for production of alkoxylated compound When the reaction solution formed during the addition of an alkylene oxide to an active hydrogen-containing compound has viscosity of not less than 10 mPa·s, this invention provides a method for stirring the reaction solution by the rotation of a vane or vanes cont... | 07/13/2004 |
| D491202 | Freezer | 06/08/2004 |
| 6741319 | Method for separating substrates in liquid crystal display A process for separating substrates in liquid crystal display is disclosed. The process for separating substrates in liquid crystal display includes step of providing a first substrate and a second substrate, wherein the first and second substrates being combined to... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6740631 | Multi component controlled delivery system for fabric care products The present invention relates to an improved controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in dry granular, or powder, fabric care products, such as laundry detergents, tumble dryer sheets, rinse added products, and other fabric care products, to enhance fragr... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6732827 | Independently powered computer controlled vehicle wheels A propulsion system for a four-wheel-drive vehicle, including four independently powered, computer controlled wheel assemblies (24). A turbogenerator (10) for charging a storage battery (12). A power distribution unit with a central processing u... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6733693 | Acrylonitrile solutions of maleimides, method for preparation thereof, and acrylonitrile based copolymers obtained by use of the solutions An acrylonitrile solution of maleimide manifesting transparency, precluding coloration and opacification during the course of handling, and excelling in stability, a method for the preparation of the acrylonitrile solution, and an acrylonitrile based copolymer obtai... | 05/11/2004 |
| D489482 | Hair iron | 05/04/2004 |
| 6730041 | Learning disabilities diagnostic system The present invention relates to a learning disabilities diagnostic system in which a remote station includes a visual assessment component and an auditory assessment component. A diagnostic station is coupled by a communication interface to the remote station. The ... | 05/04/2004 |
