Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6609385 | Refrigerant charging/pressure testing hose assembly A refrigerant charging/pressure testing hose assembly meeting SAE standard J2196 is useable to both (1) check the pressure in a refrigerant circuit and, (2) if necessary, add refrigerant to the circuit. The assembly includes a length of refrigerant chargi... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6607968 | Method for making a silicon substrate comprising a buried thin silicon oxide film A method for making a silicon substrate having a buried thin silicon oxide film is described. The method consists of: a) producing a first element having a first silicon body whereof the main surface is coated, in succession, with a buffer layer of german... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607113 | Apparatus and method for removing a soldered device from a printed circuit board A rework nozzle includes a gripping device that is used to remove a soldered device from a circuit board. The rework nozzle attaches to a module that generates hot gas. The device that is to be removed from the circuit board is placed within the nozzle. T... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6604236 | System and method for generating file updates for files stored on read-only media A method and system of the present invention generates a representation of a new version of an original file system with reference to the original file system and the new version of the file system. Use of data from previous versions of the file system re... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6602702 | Detection system based on an analyte reactive particle A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6602415 | Polymeric membrane for separation of fluids under elevated temperature and/or pressure conditions A polymeric composite may be used for forming fluid separation membranes. The fluid separation membranes may go through a separation selectivity maximum as a function of operating conditions (e.g., temperature and/or pressure). The membranes may be formed... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6599259 | Computer input device having massaging elements A computer input device configured to provide massage stimuli to a user is disclosed. The massage stimuli may include stroking, compression, kneading, squeezing or percussion of a soft body tissue of a user of the input device. Characteristics of the mass... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6589779 | General signaling protocol for chemical receptors in immobilized matrices A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6579478 | Progressive lens apparatus and process A progressive lens mold, a method of making a progressive lens mold, and progressive lenses made using such mold or method. Back faces of progressive molds are preferentially tapered at their edges to reduce prism effects in lenses made using such molds. ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6576167 | Methods and apparatus for eyeglass curing using ultraviolet light and improved cooling Method and apparatus for making and coating a plastic lens. Oxygen barrier containing photoinitiator is used to cure incompletely cured lens portions. Radiation pulses are used to control lens curing rate. Lens is posted while in a mold cavity using a con... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6576016 | Adjustable height fusion device Method and apparatus for promoting a spinal fusion between neighboring vertebrae. Apparatus may be located within the intervertebral disc space and preferably includes a pair of engaging plates for contacting the vertebrae. An alignment device may be used... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6565566 | Sacral screw assembly and method A sacral screw assembly may provide a connection to a sacrum for a spinal fixation assembly. The sacral screw assembly may include a fixation component, connector, spinal rod, and a fastener. The connector and fixation component are configured to intercon... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562040 | Spinal fixation system A spinal fixation implant system for correction and fixation of the human spine to facilitate an anatomically correct fusion. The spinal fixation system may include a connector, a spinal rod, a spinal fixation component, and a fastener. The spinal fixatio... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6561914 | Water amusement system and method A water amusement system is described which includes a number of different water park rides. The water amusement system may include a water fountain system. The water fountain system includes a roof configured to turn in response to directing a stream of ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6559249 | Catalyst for producing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHWMP) and method for producing an UHWMP using the same The present invention provides a catalyst for producing an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and also a method for preparation of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene with the use of said catalyst. The catalyst of the present invention is pr... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6557734 | Plastic lens systems, compositions, and methods An apparatus for preparing a plastic eyeglass lens includes a coating unit and a lens curing unit. The apparatus is preferably configured to allow the operation of both the coating unit and the lens curing unit. The apparatus may also include a post-cure ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6543539 | Perforated casing method and system A perforated casing may be placed within contaminated soil. Perforations within the casing may be covered during insertion of the casing into the ground. Covering the perforations may inhibit plugging of the perforations during installation. Covering the ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6537370 | Process for obtaining a layer of single-crystal germanium on a substrate of single-crystal silicon, and products obtained The invention concerns a method which consists in: (a) stabilization of the monocrystalline silicon substrate temperature at a first predetermined temperature T1 of 400 to 500° C.; (b) chemical vapour deposition (CVD) of germanium at said firs... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534570 | Organoclay compositions for gelling unsaturated polyester resin systems An organoclay composition for gelling unsaturated polyester resin/monomer systems comprising a mineral clay mixture which has been treated with an alkyl quaternary ammonium compound. The mineral clay mixture comprises two components; mineral clay (a) comp... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6533191 | Water projection device, system, and method for projecting water Amusement devices including a water cannon are described, that include a reservoir member and a channel member disposed therein. A water cannon may also include a partition, or plunger member that partitions the interior of the reservoir and slides along ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6528341 | Method of forming a sion antireflection film which is noncontaminating with respect to deep-uv photoresists A method of forming a silicon oxynitride antireflection film which is noncontaminating with respect to deep-ultraviolet photoresists (DUV photoresists) on each of a series of silicon semiconductor substrates successively introduced into the same reactor c... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6524312 | Instrument and method for implanting an interbody fusion device A holder is provided which couples to the spine. In an embodiment, the holder has two conduits into which sleeves may be inserted during a spinal fusion procedure. The holder may have a distractor extending from the bottom of the holder. The distractor se... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6519996 | Pressing-bending machine with a device for detecting the lower and upper cross-members deflection, aimed at interacting with at least one crowning system A pressing-bending machine with a device for detecting the lower and upper cross-members deflection, aimed at interacting with at least one crowning system, essentially made up of means suitable for detecting the elastic deformation on the lower and/or up... | 02/18/2003 |
