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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6901152 | Visual profile classification An automated method of, and computer software and apparatus for, classifying objects visually into one of a plurality of object types comprising receiving a still image including an object, bounding the object within the image, dividing the bound portion of the imag... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6899809 | Water filtering device A water filtering device suitable for locally, under atmospheric pressure, purifying contaminated water, and which comprises a container that is provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, which container is provided with at least: a preliminary filtration... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6893683 | Process for the preparation of a coating, a coated substrate, an adhesive, a film or sheet The invention comprises a process for the preparation of a coating, adhesive, film or sheet. In this process a mixture of a polyisocyanate functional, a polyepoxide functional, a polyanhydride functional or a polyketone functional compound or polymer and a compound ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6893552 | Microsensors for glucose and insulin monitoring A dual sensor for the simultaneous amperometric monitoring of glucose and insulin, wherein the glucose probe is based on the biocatalytic action of glucose oxidase, and the insulin probe is based on the electrocatalytic activity of metal oxide. Further provided is a... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6891512 | Antenna An antenna system, particularly for vehicles. A discone-type antenna is preferably utilized for frequencies outside the vehicle. At various frequencies, either or both the antenna and the vehicle serve as exciters. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| D504685 | Computer case | 05/03/2005 |
| 6878255 | Microfluidic devices with thick-film electrochemical detection An apparatus for conducting a microfluidic process and analysis, including at least one elongated microfluidic channel, fluidic transport means for transport of fluids through the microfluidic channel, and at least one thick-film electrode in fluidic connection with... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6848419 | Wetstacking avoidance in internal combustion engines An apparatus and method for reducing or eliminating wetstacking in internal combustion engine systems operating substantially under capacity comprising establishing an exhaust temperature minimum set point, monitoring exhaust temperature of an engine; and restrictin... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6837587 | Low cost fast steering mirror A fast steering mirror method and apparatus comprising employing a plurality of linear actuators and a plurality of springs. Four actuators and four springs may be employed, with one at each corner of the mirror. If only two amplifiers are employed, the linear actua... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6825456 | Signal processing for object detection system Methods and apparatus for detecting objects. In one embodiment, a person entering a secured or “Safe Zone™” is illuminated with low-power polarized radio waves. Differently polarized waves which are reflected back from the person are collected and measured. In... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6824353 | Water turbine A water turbine includes a casing, a rotor, a primary drive shaft, a speed-reduction gear set, and an output drive unit. The casing confines a water compartment, and is formed with a water inlet for admitting pressurized water into the water compartment, and a water... | 11/30/2004 |
