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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8082650 | Apparatus for forming hooked roofing panels during seaming An apparatus for the sealing of roof assemblies for a building structure, wherein the apparatus includes a vertically configured roller and a plurality of horizontally configured rollers to simultaneously produce a hook in the female panel edge and seal the male and... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082649 | Roof-seaming apparatus including an adjustable panel guide An apparatus for the seaming of roof assemblies for a building structure, wherein the apparatus includes an adjustable panel guide for the initial alignment of panel edges to a position uniform to that necessary for engagement of horizontal rollers to perform the se... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8076652 | Real-time, on-line analysis of haloacetic acid species and amounts thereof in drinking water supplies Post-column reaction-ion chromatography (PCR-IC) analysis of drinking water samples for quantity measurements and species identification of haloacetic acid contaminants therein is provided. With the necessity to chlorinate drinking water to remove harmful bacteria a... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8027745 | Non-linear, animated, interactive assembly guide and method for controlling production A non-linear, animated, interactive assembly guide, and a method and system for creating, using, and managing non-linear, animated, interactive assembly guides to facilitate the assembly of one or more articles of manufacture. The method includes identifying the par... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8022239 | Mechanism-based inactivators of autotaxin A novel class of compounds to inactivate autotaxin enzymes is provided. Such compounds include mono- and di-fluoromethylphenyl C12-C18 phosphodiesters and exhibit reactivity with autotaxin to ultimately reduce the size of the reactive sites the... | 09/20/2011 |
| D640768 | Firearm cover | 06/28/2011 |
| 7901145 | Mini optical subassembly A low-cost, high-speed micro-connector replacement for current electrical inter-connects and intra-connects on printed circuit boards is provided. The invention achieves its goal by including an optical transmitter module or optical receiver module mounted in close ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7901144 | Optical interconnect solution A low-cost, high-speed optical interconnect replacement for current electrical interconnects on printed circuit boards is provided. The invention achieves its goal by including an optical transmitter module or optical receiver module mounted in close proximity to a ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7892633 | Low dielectric composite materials including high modulus polyolefin fibers Disclosed are composite laminates that can exhibit high strength and/or low dielectric loss and can also be lightweight. The laminates include layers formed of high modulus polyolefin fiber. The fibers can be woven or knit to form a fabric or can be included in a no... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7811112 | Uniform, high radial contact force push-on connector A novel, reliable, easy-to-install cable connector requiring a combination of push-on force with minimal torque for proper clamping and sealing to a target port is provided. Such a connector device includes a rubber element that encircles metal contact fingers and w... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7806602 | Optical micro-connector A low-cost, high-speed micro-connector replacement for current electrical inter-connects and intra-connects on printed circuit boards is provided. The invention permits fast and reliable information transmission over a single fiber through the utilization of an opti... | 10/05/2010 |
| D615857 | Hose clamp | 05/18/2010 |
| 7704595 | Polypropylene fiber for reinforcement of matrix materials Disclosed are structural materials including polymeric reinforcement fibers that can provide added strength and fracture toughness to the matrix. The polymeric reinforcement fibers are polypropylene-based monofilament fibers or tape fibers exhibiting extremely favor... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7670593 | High-cleaning silica materials and dentifrice containing such Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated mat... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7653271 | Distributed feedback laser array The present invention provides a low-cost, high-bandwidth optical laser array where subsequent streams of data are injected in a serial fashion. The invention permits the creation of multiple channels of data on a single optical substrate without the use of costly m... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7650892 | Methods for hindering formation of tobacco-specific nitrosamines The present invention relates to methods for hindering formation of tobacco-specific nitrosamines during processing of dark fire tobacco, as well as a facility in which at least portions of these methods may be conducted. According to the present invention, dark fir... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7650891 | Tobacco precursor product The present invention relates to methods for hindering formation of tobacco-specific nitrosamines during processing of dark fire tobacco, as well as a facility in which at least portions of these methods may be conducted. According to the present invention, dark fir... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648758 | Low dielectric loss composite material Disclosed are composite materials that can exhibit low transmission energy loss and can also be temperature resistant. The composites include reinforcement fibers held in a polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix can include an amorphous polymer component. Also discl... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7555191 | Self-locking unidirectional interposer springs for optical transceiver modules This invention relates to novel latching mechanisms for a pluggable assembly or module that comprises a communications interface between a computer processing unit and the housing of an optical transceiver (such as a XENPAK module). Such connections require multiple... | 06/30/2009 |
| 6716775 | Range-dyed face finished fabrics exhibiting non-directional surface fiber characteristics Range-dyed fabrics that possess excellent hand characteristics and simultaneously exhibit substantially nondirectional appearances are provided. Such a combination permits the production and utilization of an extremely comfortable apparel fabric that can be attached... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6716439 | Gels comprising novel fluorinated and alkylated alditol derivatives Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene so... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6713412 | Low permeability, high strength timing fabric for utilization within airbag inflation modules Specific fabric articles exhibiting very low air and/or gas permeability (even upon application of high inflation pressures) and very high tear strengths are herein disclosed and claimed. Such a specific fabric also permits the incorporation of discrete openings (th... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6709728 | Cleated anti-creep floor mats The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the arti... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6710102 | Toned black offset inks exhibiting excellent chromatic characteristics A novel colorant compound is provided which is the addition product of an organic chromophore having at least one reactive hydroxyl or amine substituent, a mono or polyisocyanate, and/or an alcohol. In addition, colorants that provide the same toning characteristics... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6701971 | Low permeability side curtain airbag cushions having extremely low coating levels Coated inflatable fabrics, more particularly airbags to which very low add-on amounts of coating have been applied, are provided which exhibit extremely low air permeabilities. The inventive fabrics are primarily for use in automotive restraint cushions w... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6703443 | Low-viscosity nonaqueous liquid pigment dispersions and methods of utilizing such compositions A new and useful nonaqueous liquid pigment dispersion is provided which is easy to handle and produces thorough and effective colorations within target media, particularly as compared to standard solid pigments or high-viscosity liquid pigment dispersions... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6703434 | Methods of producing highly nucleated syndiotactic polypropylene The present invention relates to methods of producing syndiotactic polypropylene articles through high performance nucleation via the presence of certain novel nucleating agents within molten syndiotactic resins, and subsequently permitting the resultant ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6698458 | Low permeability airbag cushions having film coatings of extremely low thickness Coated inflatable fabrics, more particularly airbags to which very low add-on amounts of coating have been applied, are provided which exhibit extremely low air permeability. The inventive inflatable fabrics are primarily for use in automotive restraint c... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6675529 | Method of treating sandy soils to reduce water repellency therein Certain novel formulations of turf additives that act in such a manner as to permit proper amounts of moisture to contact root systems in order to reduce dry spots within highly managed turf areas and/or lawns. It is theorized that the accumulation of hum... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6672339 | Air bag fabric possessing improved packed volume characteristics A fabric for use in an air bag is provided. The fabric of the invention is produced by mechanically compressing a preliminary fabric constructed substantially of synthetic yarn such that the packed volume per unit area of the compressed fabric is less tha... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6673728 | Low permeability, high strength timing fabric for utilization within airbag inflation modules Specific fabric articles exhibiting very low air and/or gas permeability (even upon application of high inflation pressures) and very high tear strengths are herein disclosed and claimed. Such a specific fabric also permits the incorporation of discrete o... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6667392 | Polymeric acetoacetanilide azo colorants This invention relates to colorants comprising a chromophore having a single azo acetoacetanilide moiety, wherein said moiety each have at least one poly(oxyalkylene) chain. Such colorants exhibit extremely good base stability and lightfastness, particula... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663808 | Method of producing textile reinforced thermoplastic or thermoset pipes utilizing modified dorn structures Novel thermoplastic pipes which can withstand extremely high internally generated and/or applied pressures for utilization within, primarily, high pressure underground liquid and gas transport systems are provided. Such pipes are improvements over standar... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6664311 | Toner compounds and compositions for black offset inks A novel colorant compound is provided which is the addition product of an organic chromophore having at least one reactive hydroxyl or amine substituent, a mono or polyisocyanate, and/or an alcohol. Such a compound provides solubility in oil-based ink com... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6656404 | Methods of making low-shrink polypropylene fibers Improved polypropylene fibers exhibiting greatly reduced heat- and moisture-shrink problems and including certain compounds that quickly and effectively provide rigidity to the target polypropylene fiber after heat-setting are disclosed herein. In such a ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6640371 | Topical incorporation of solid antimicrobial compounds on yarn surfaces through high pressure Durable antimicrobial treatments for high pressure treatments (such as package dyeing) for specific dyed yarns for further incorporation within textile fabrics are provided. Such treatments preferably comprise silver ions, particularly as constituents of ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6642408 | Intermediates for selectively soluble magenta colorants Novel addition products of isocyanates with oxyalkylene-substituted aminophenol compounds as intermediates for the production of urethane-substituted xanthene colorants, particularly triphenylmethane derivatives such as rhodamines, are provided. The xanth... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6642290 | Highly nucleated syndiotactic polypropylene The present invention relates to methods of producing syndiotactic polypropylene articles through high performance nucleation via the presence of certain novel nucleating agents within molten syndiotactic resins, and subsequently permitting the resultant ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6642283 | Stable novel black polyurethane article colorants Polyurethane article black colorants which comprise a novel blue polymeric anthraquinone colorant, rather than the previous standard polymeric triphenylmethane blue-type colorants are provided. Such a novel blend of colorants to produce black colorations ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6641842 | Thermoplastic articles exhibiting high surface-available silver Improvements in increasing the amount of surface-available silver in thermoplastic articles comprising certain silver-containing antimicrobial agents. Such an invention requires the incorporation of a sufficient amount of a carboxylic acid salt within the... | 11/04/2003 |
