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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6692700 | Heat-reduction methods and systems related to microfluidic devices A system and method for preventing or reducing unwanted heat in a microfluidic of the device while generating heat in selected regions of the device. In one example, current is supplied to a heating element through electric leads, wherein the leads are de... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685188 | Method and apparatus for performing a transaction without the use of spoken communication between the transaction parties A method for performing a transaction without the use of spoken communication is disclosed. The method consists of providing at least one transactional flash card having information about the transaction and the transaction goal displayed on the card in t... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6682113 | Wafer clamping mechanism The wafer clamping apparatus is disclosed including a cam rotatably coupled to a base plate. The cam is configured to couple with a robot arm. The clamping apparatus also includes a rotating clamp mechanism rotatably coupled to the base plate about a sing... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6669701 | Bone plate A bone plate includes an upper surface, a bone contacting surface, and at least one hole extending through the upper and bone contacting surfaces for receiving a bone screw. The at least one hole includes a first portion and a second portion that overlap ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6649896 | Method and a device for measuring the spatially averaged intensity of a light beam and a method and a device for regulating a light source A photoelectric module (1) comprises an electrically non-conducting support (2) and a photoelectric element including an array of spatially distributed photoelectric members applied to a surface of the support (2). High simplicity and efficiency is obtain... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6645495 | Compositions of saponin adjuvants and excipients Certain novel compositions of the adjuvant saponin QS-21 having improved properties are disclosed. The compositions of the present invention are designed (1) to minimize the lytic effects of QS-21, (2) to improve the tolerance of QS-21 containing formulat... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6638610 | Water and oil repellent porous materials and processes for making the same This invention relates to a hydrophobic and oleophobic porous materials and processes for making the same. In a first process of the invention, a thermoplastic substrate is at least partially coated and/or impregnated with a surface treatment material. In... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6638981 | Topical compositions and methods for treating pain Topical compositions and methods for treating pain. The invention provides oil-in-water emulsions comprising an antidepressant; an NMDA-receptor antagonists; a lipophilic component; water; and a surfactant. The compositions induce a local-anesthetic effec... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6635087 | Laminoplasty implants and methods of use Implants for use in the spinal column are disclosed. The implants comprise a bone allograft coupled with a non-allogenic plate. The plate has ends that fasten to opposing spine segments, and an intermediate portion that engages the allograft using deforma... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6623486 | bone plating system The present invention relates to a bone plating system and method for fracture fixation of bone. The bone plating system includes a bone plate, at least one locking screw, and at least one non-locking screw. The bone plate has locking holes with threads a... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6610887 | Methods of preparing didesmethylsibutramine and other sibutramine derivatives This invention encompasses novel methods of preparing sibutramine and sibutramine derivatives, and stereomerically pure sibutramine derivatives in particular. Examples of sibutramine derivatives include, but are not limited to, sibutramine metabolites suc... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6594077 | Slide for the microscopic examination of biological fluids A slide for use in microscopic examination of biological fluid is constituted by two plates of transparent material, one plate being a bottom and the other plate being a cover, the plates forming wells which are filled by capillarity with the biological f... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6591456 | Cushioning device The present invention relates generally to a cushioning device that is adapted to retain a flowable medium to provide a cushioning effect. The cushioning device has a cushioning member having a deformable bladder member defining a medium chamber and a flo... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6588113 | Shaving razor handle with covered core having an exposed area for marking A shaving razor having a razor handle comprising an extruded substantially rigid inner core and a compatible covering layer over the rigid inner core except for a select region at which an exposed portion of inner core is provided. A marking, such as prin... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6586476 | Methods for the treatment of nephro-disorders using aminothiol compounds The present invention relates to new uses of S-2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethyl dihydrogen phosphorothioate, (amifostine) and other aminothiol compounds to treat and reverse toxicities caused by therapeutic agents, radiation treatment or diabetes. In particula... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6570137 | System and method for lamp split zone control An operating voltage is supplied to first and second groups in accordance with a recipe for thermally processing a semiconductor wafer. It is then determined that the operating voltage is an undesired voltage in a range of voltages between a predetermined... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565710 | Filter material with flavoring and flavor-protecting properties and a process for its production A filter material is described that is coated with cyclodextrins charged with taste substances, whereby the filter material also has 1 to 99% uncharged cyclodextrins, as well as a process for its production.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6558927 | Method for the 5'-cap-dependent amplification of cDNAs The invention concerns a method for the modification, cloning and amplification of cDNAs which are complete at their 5' end which is essentially characterized in that the first strand cDNA synthesis is carried out in the presence of manganese2+... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6552045 | Methods and compositions using (+) norcisapride in combination with proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists The invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention, treatment, or management of gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof, employing two or more agents or compounds to provide a triple site action on 5-HT3 receptors, 5-HT... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6545143 | Magnetic particles for purifying nucleic acids Preparations of particles having a glass surface, wherein more than 75% by weight of these particles have a particle size between 0.5 μm and 15 μm and a glass surface which contains between 2 and 6 mole % zinc oxide, have proven to be particularly advan... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6544169 | Eyelid retraction device A device is disclosed to retract eyelid by employing the friction and adhesion between the device and the outer surface of the eyelid of an eye without engaging the inside of the eyelid, thus without giving rise to infection, contamination, or injury to t... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6509353 | Methods and compositions using terfenadine metabolites in combination with leukotriene inhibitors Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing a terfenadine metabolite and a leukotriene inhibitor for the treatment or prevention of inflammation or allergic disorders, such as asthma, or symptoms thereof. Also included are methods and compositions e... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6496259 | Optical device providing relative alignment The present invention is directed to an optical apparatus that provides for relatively aligning a first object with respect to a second reference object. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a generally rectangular substrate member with a reflective ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6489341 | Methods for the treatment of neuroleptic and related disorders using sertindole derivatives The invention relates to methods of administering pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms comprising the sertindole derivatives nor-sertindole, 5-oxo-sertindole, dehydro-sertindole, and dehydro-nor-sertindol. The methods of the invention are directed... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6455066 | Intradermal-penetration agents for topical local anesthetic administration A non-invasive and non-systemic method for administering a local anesthetic. The method comprises topical application of a local anesthetic in combination with an intradermal-penetration agent selected from the group consisting an aloe composition, a trig... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6451559 | Expression vector for improved production of polypeptides in yeast A new expression vector for the production of a polypeptide in yeast. The vector includes a sequence coding for the polypeptide and other sequences allowing expression of the polypeptide only in yeast. The other sequences lack any non-yeast sequences. Oth... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6436420 | High performance silver (I,III) oxide antimicrobial textile articles Fibrous textile articles possessing enhanced antimicrobial properties are prepared by the deposition or interstitial precipitation of tetrasilver tetroxide (Ag4 O4) crystals within the interstices of fibers, yarns and/or fabrics form... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6417112 | Post etch cleaning composition and process for dual damascene system A new cleaning chemistry based on a choline compound, such as choline hydroxide, is provided in order to address the problem of dual damascene fabrication. An etch stop inorganic layer at the bottom of a dual damascene structure protects the underlying in... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6413173 | Multiple purpose golf tool The invention relates to an especially handy and user-friendly multiple purpose tool for the sport of golf, which is light yet solidly built. Operation of the pitch fork is done with one hand, as well as the removal and insertion of the ball marker. The b... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6406234 | Blind rivet with fastener The present invention relates to an orthopedic fastener for fixing an implant, suture, or tissue to a bone. The fastener comprises a blind rivet and a closing element. The blind rivet includes a head at a proximal end, a shank connected to the head, and a... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6406179 | Sensor for measuring a substrate temperature A temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of a substrate in a thermal processing chamber is described. The chamber includes a reflector forming a reflecting cavity with a substrate when the substrate is positioned in the chamber. The temperature se... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6399551 | Alkanolamine semiconductor process residue removal process A two carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound composition comprises the two carbon atom linkage alkanolamine compound, gallic acid or catechol, and optionally, an aqueous hydroxylamine solution. The balance of the composition is made up of water, prefer... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6376804 | Semiconductor processing system with lamp cooling A semiconductor processing system includes a process chamber and an assembly of radiant energy sources. The radiant energy assembly is filled with a thermally conductive gas to cool the radiant energy sources.... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6369109 | Betulinic acid and derivatives thereof useful for the treatment of neuroectodermal tumor The present invention is, generally, directed to the use of betulinic acid and derivatives thereof for the treatment of neuroectodermal tumors. The present invention is based on the discovery that betulinic acid and its derivatives are potent anti-neuroec... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6369079 | Methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome using optically pure (+) norcisapride Methods for the prevention, treatment, or management of apnea, apnea disorders, bulimia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, bradycardia, bradyarrhythnia, syncope, other disorders, or symptoms thereof using (+) norcisapride, or a pharm... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6362202 | Methods and compositions using (-) norcisapride in combination with proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists The invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention, treatment, or management of gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof, employing two or more agents or compounds to provide a triple site action on 5-HT3 receptors, 5-HT... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6359194 | Compositions and methods for the treatment and diagnosis of cardiovascular disease The present invention is based on the generation and phenotypic characterization of transgenic knockout homozygous rchd534 mutant mice which display characteristic cardiovascular disease symptoms. Such transgenic knockout homozygous rchd534 mutant mice ar... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6345909 | Apparatus for infrared pyrometer calibration in a thermal processing system A calibration instrument for calibrating a temperature probe, such as pyrometer, uses a stable light source and a filter to simulate a blackbody of a known temperature. An alignment tool aligns a light-emitting surface of the calibration instrument to the... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6280790 | Reducing the deposition rate of volatile contaminants onto an optical component of a substrate processing system A system and a method for reducing the rate at which volatile contaminants are deposited onto one or more optical components of a substrate processing system are disclosed. A purge fluid is introduced into the processing system at an interior surface of t... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6280183 | Substrate support for a thermal processing chamber A substrate support, such as an edge ring, includes an inner portion, and an outer portion contiguous with the inner portion and extending radially outward therefrom. The inner portion has a raised annular extension forming a ridge for supporting a substr... | 08/28/2001 |
