Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147765 | Apparatus for hydrogen and carbon production via carbon aerosol-catalyzed dissociation of hydrocarbons A novel process and apparatus is disclosed for sustainable, continuous production of hydrogen and carbon by catalytic dissociation or decomposition of hydrocarbons at elevated temperatures using in-situ generated carbon particles. Carbon particles are produced by de... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8119198 | Three-dimensional carbon fibers and method and apparatus for their production This invention relates to novel three-dimensional (3D) carbon fibers which are original (or primary) carbon fibers (OCF) with secondary carbon filaments (SCF) grown thereon, and, if desired, tertiary carbon filaments (TCF) are grown from the surface of SCF forming a... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119057 | Method for synthesizing bulk ceramics and structures from polymeric ceramic precursors A method and product made by using a polymeric ceramic precursor to synthesize dense, crack-free bulk ceramics in a technique using a sacrificial mold provides a ceramic structure for many technical, medical and industrial applications. The novel process uses an ope... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8101032 | Ethanol based gel fuel for a hybrid rocket engine A cost-effective, renewable ethanol-based solid fuel compound, and method of making the fuel for hybrid rocket engines. Gelling agents, preferably methylcellulose can be used in conjunction with calcium acetate or calcium acetate alone make a stiff plastic out of et... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8092622 | Degradation of TATP, TNT, and RDX using mechanically alloyed metals Bimetallic alloys prepared in a ball milling process, such as iron nickel (FeNi), iron palladium (FePd), and magnesium palladium (MgPd) provide in situ catalyst system for remediating and degrading nitro explosive compounds. Specifically, munitions, such as, 2,4,6-t... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8084096 | Method for whisker formation on metallic fibers and substrates A method for whisker formation on the surface of aluminum-containing metallic alloy fibers and substrates provides a support structure for many technical, medical and pharmaceutical applications. The novel surface modification of metallic alloy fibers and other meta... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8062442 | Safe, in situ methodologies for the destruction of triacetone triperoxide and other explosive peroxides Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and other explosives of the peroxide family are safely degraded in situ. Nano and micron size metal particles in an elemental state include pure iron and magnesium or iron and magnesium particles that are mechanically alloyed with palla... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057724 | Portable water quality sensor fabrication method A disposable microsensor is designed, fabricated and tested for standard BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) measurements. A transparent Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) substrate is used for sensor fabrication. Standard lithographic procedures in addition to techniques li... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8003055 | Visual hydrogen detector with variable reversibility Methods, processes and compositions are provided for a visual or chemochromic hydrogen-detector with variable or tunable reversible color change. The working temperature range for the hydrogen detector is from minus 100° C. to plus 500° C. A hydrogen-sensitive pig... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002854 | Thermocatalytic process for CO-free production of hydrogen and carbon from hydrocarbons A novel process and apparatus are disclosed for sustainable CO2-free production of hydrogen and carbon by thermocatalytic decomposition (dissociation, pyrolysis, cracking) of hydrocarbon fuels over carbon-based catalysts in the absence of air and/or water... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988902 | Interconnecting microfluidic package and fabrication method A one-piece, microfluidic package with standardized multiple ports allows devices to be connected in series without resorting to extra tubing connections or bonding processes. The one-piece construction consists of microfluidic channels that can be connected to flui... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7968525 | Use of RNA interference to validate new termiticide target sites and a method of termite control Methods, matrix compositions and kits for increasing the mortality of termites (R. flavipes) and interfering with termite development using RNA interference techniques to target cellulase, lignocellulase, hexamerin, broad, farnesoic acid methyl transferase, c... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968072 | In-situ synthesis of carbon nanotubes filled with metallic nanoparticles using arc discharge in solution A novel method for simultaneously forming and filling and decorating carbon nanotubes with palladium nanoparticles is disclosed. Synthesis involves preparing a palladium chloride (PdCl2) solution in a container, having two graphite electrodes, then immers... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7964333 | FRET-based two photon three dimensional optical data storage An optical data storage system and method with non-destructive multiple readout of 3-D data stored in multiple layers uses two-photon induced fluorescence modulation. The novel system uses the photochromic properties of the open and closed form of diarylethene in th... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7964015 | Metal extraction without cyanide An improved process and composition for the extraction of metal from a metal-laden ore, soil or rock is provided. A liquid, three-component aqueous lixiviant comprises water, an alkali metal salt and a low pH acidic composition. A four-component aqueous lixiviant co... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959690 | Nanoparticles for soot reduction Novel nano-sized rare earth metal oxide prepared from aqueous reverse micelles is provided. The engineered nanoparticles have large surface area to volume ratios, and sufficient oxygen vacancies on the surface of each particle, so that when mixed with carbon-contain... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7914683 | Particles of spilled oil-absorbing carbon in contact with water Hydrogen generator coupled to or integrated with a fuel cell for portable power applications. Hydrogen is produced via thermocatalytic decomposition (cracking, pyrolysis) of hydrocarbon fuels in oxidant-free environment. The apparatus can utilize a variety of hydroc... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7855091 | Excitation band-gap tuning of dopant based quantum dots with core-inner shell-outer shell A composition and method for fabricating and tuning a dopant based core-shell semiconductor having a quantum dot core with an excitation band-gap are provided. A quantum dot core composed of an alloy of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and zinc sulfide (ZnS) as semi-conductor ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7842276 | Catalysts for the evolution of hydrogen from borohydride solution Organic pigments are capable of catalyzing the decomposition reaction of hydrogen-rich, stabilized, borohydride solutions to generate hydrogen gas on-board an operable hydrogen-consuming device such as a motor vehicle or other combustion engine. The organic pigments... | 11/30/2010 |
| RE41938 | Kit and method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7816004 | Three-dimensional carbon fibers and method and apparatus for their production This invention relates to novel three-dimensional (3D) carbon fibers which are original (or primary) carbon fibers (OCF) with secondary carbon filaments (SCF) grown thereon, and, if desired, tertiary carbon filaments (TCF) are grown from the surface of SCF forming a... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7804571 | Vertical alignment liquid crystal display with high transmittance and wide view angle Structures, devices, systems and methods of using multi-domain vertical alignment liquid crystal displays with high transmittance, high contrast ratio and wide view angle in which at least one of the electrode substrates has circular or ring-shaped openings, such as... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7803349 | Method and apparatus for hydrogen production from water A method, apparatuses and chemical compositions are provided for producing high purity hydrogen from water. Metals or alloys capable of reacting with water and producing hydrogen in aqueous solutions at ambient conditions are reacted with one or more inorganic hydri... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7776630 | Excitation band-gap tuning of dopant based quantum dots with core-inner shell outer shell A composition and method for fabricating and tuning a dopant based core-shell semiconductor having a quantum dot core with an excitation band-gap are provided. A quantum dot core composed of an alloy of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and zinc sulfide (ZnS) as semi-conductor ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7728040 | Polyamine conjugates as selective NMDA inhibitors and anti-cancer drugs Polyamine compounds, method of synthesis and method of use for anti-cancer purposes, for enhancing the activity of existing anti-cancer drugs, as well as, for inhibiting N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptors found in neurotransmission systems are provided. Certain p... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7727559 | Inhibition of reactive oxygen species and protection of mammalian cells Methods and compositions useful for neuronal protection in retinal cells in vitro and the protection of mammalian cells from reactive oxygen species in vivo are provided. Ultrafine nano-size cerium oxide particles, less than 10 nanometers in diameter, have been prov... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722853 | Catalysts for the evolution of hydrogen from borohydride solution Organic pigments are capable of catalyzing the decomposition reaction of hydrogen-rich, stabilized, borohydride solutions to generate hydrogen gas on-board an operable hydrogen-consuming device such as a motor vehicle or other combustion engine. The organic pigments... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7687800 | Excitation band-gap tuning of dopant based quantum dots with core-inner shell-outer shell A composition and method for fabricating and tuning a dopant based core-shell semiconductor having a quantum dot core with an excitation band-gap are provided. A quantum dot core composed of an alloy of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and zinc sulfide (ZnS) as semi-conductor ... | 03/30/2010 |
| RE41109 | Acidic composition of matter for use to detroy microorganisms A composition of matter and the method of making that provides a low pH acidic composition that is useful for destroying microorganisms that are undesirable and useful for destroying or reducing melanomas on human skin. The composition and method include sulfuric a... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7654261 | Automated system and device for management and dispensation of respiratory therapy medications A computerized, mobile respiratory therapy medication dispensing device, apparatus, system, and method having a mobile housing having a plurality of different size drawers for storing and transporting respiratory therapy medication, devices, and supplies. The housin... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7648643 | Metal recovery process and method A process and composition of matter for the recovery of metal from a metal-laden ore, soil or rock is provided. A liquid, non-toxic, low pH acidic composition is used as a chelating agent that extracts the metal into a pregnant liquid solution. The pregnant solution... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7611823 | Photosensitive polymeric material for WORM optical data storage with two-photon fluorescent readout Image formation via photoinduced fluorescence changes in a polymeric medium with two-photon fluorescence readout of a multi-layer structure. Fluorophore-containing polymers, possessing one or more basic functional groups, underwent protonation in the presence of a p... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7608384 | Two-photon fluorescent ternary optical data storage Ternary optical data storage method and apparatus for Write Once Read Many Times (WORM) optical data storage with two-photon fluorescent writing and readout. The data storage capacity is limited by the optical resolution of a system. In CD/DVD systems, an increase i... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7598018 | Photosensitive polymeric material for worm optical data storage with two-photon fluorescent readout Image formation via photoinduced fluorescence changes in a polymeric medium with two-photon fluorescence readout of a multi-layer structure. Fluorophore-containing polymers, possessing one or more basic functional groups, underwent protonation in the presence of a p... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7595036 | Synthesis of tetragonal phase stabilized nano and submicron sized nanoparticles Novel, monodispersed, spherical ZrO2 particles in the size range of approximately 10 to approximately 600 nm exhibiting metastable tetragonal crystal structure at room temperature and novel methods of preparation. The ZrO2 particles are approxi... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7588746 | Process and apparatus for hydrogen and carbon production via carbon aerosol-catalyzed dissociation of hydrocarbons The present invention relates to a novel process for sustainable, continuous production of hydrogen and carbon by catalytic dissociation or decomposition of hydrocarbons at elevated temperatures using in-situ generated carbon particles. Carbon particles are produced... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7572431 | Synthesis of tetragonal phase stabilized nano and submicron sized nanoparticles Novel, monodispersed, spherical ZrO2 particles in the size range of approximately 10 to approximately 600 nm exhibiting metastable tetragonal crystal structure at room temperature and novel methods of preparation. The ZrO2 particles are approxi... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7458384 | Surfactant incorporated nanostructure for pressure drop reduction in oil and gas lines Nano-sized rare earth metal oxide particles are prepared from aqueous reverse micelles. The engineered nanoparticles have large surface area to volume ratios, and uniformly incorporate a surfactant in each particle, so that when applied to the inner surface of a pip... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7419516 | Use of oxide nanoparticles in soot reduction Novel nano-sized rare earth metal oxide prepared from aqueous reverse micelles is provided. The engineered nanoparticles have large surface area to volume ratios, and sufficient oxygen vacancies on the surface of each particle, so that when mixed with carbon-contain... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7375069 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 05/20/2008 |
