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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8183336 | Poly (arylene sulfide) In a process for producing a poly(arylene sulfide) by polymerizing a sulfur source and a dihalo-aromatic compound in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide in an organic amide solvent, the production process comprises washing a polymer obtained by the polymerizat... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8158242 | Stock shape for machining and production process thereof A stock shape for machining, which is composed of an extruded product of a resin composition comprising 30 to 94% by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A), 5 to 40% by mass of a carbon precursor (B) having a volume resistivity of 102 to 1010 Ωcm a... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158240 | Stock shape for machining A stock shape for machining, which is composed of an extruded product of a resin composition comprising 30 to 94% by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A), 5 to 40% by mass of a carbon precursor (B) having a volume resistivity of 102 to 1010 Ωcm a... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158213 | Aqueous polymerizable monomer composition, gas barrier film and production process of the film An aqueous polymerizable monomer composition including an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a polyvalent metal ion in an amount sufficient to neutralize 10 to 90% of a carboxyl group of the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer in the form of a solut... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8148341 | Method for modulating responsiveness to steroids The present invention makes it possible to enhance steroid efficacy in a steroid refractory patient afflicted with an inflammatory condition not responding or responding poorly or inadequately to anti-inflammatory treatment, by administering an effective amount of a... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8138302 | Polyarylene sulfide and process for producing the same In a production process of a poly(arylene sulfide), a mixture containing an organic amide solvent, an alkali metal hydrosulfide and an alkali metal hydroxide in a proportion of 0.95 to 1.05 mol per mol of the alkali metal hydrosulfide is heated and dehydrated in a d... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7981619 | Composition for prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comprising cytokeratin 18 protein as an active ingredient. The present invention also provides a diagnostic composition and a diagnost... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7771339 | Method and system for radiotherapy treatment A method for radiotherapy treatment of a target organ in the vicinity of the rectum in an individual comprises withdrawing the rectum in a dorsal direction to increase a distance between the rectum and the target organ, and administering a therapeutical dose of radi... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7404544 | Tire carrier disk clutch A torque limiting clutch includes a drive shaft having central rotational axis, a disk-shaped spring member secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith, and a plate adjacent the spring member and having a plurality of grooves receiving bosses of the spring mem... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7342370 | Electronic control system with torque and/or speed boost for motor vehicle seats A motor vehicle seat adjuster includes a DC motor and a control system operably connected to the motor to control seat motion to a desired motion profile. Power to the motor is variable from less than 100% of normal power to greater than 100% of normal power. The de... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7219870 | Zero looseness fastener for linkage assembly A fastener is used to connect a first link to a second link in a vehicle seat assembly. The fastener has a head portion and a body portion extending outwardly from the head portion and defining an external diameter. The body portion is generally cylindrical and has ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213370 | Window regulator A closure assembly for a motor vehicle includes a closure member, a guide track and a carrier operably secured to the guide track for movement along the guide track and carrying the closure member therewith. A rack has a plurality of teeth and extends along the guid... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7197947 | Adjustable motor vehicle seat having mounting plates for occupant classification system (OCS) A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat, seat mounting brackets for securing the seat to a vehicle structure, and a pair of laterally spaced apart track assemblies secured to the mounting brackets to selectively move the seat in a horizontal direction. A plurality o... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7146875 | Locking device for cable assembly A cable assembly includes an adjuster body having a plurality of teeth, a slider movable along the adjuster body, and a lock body having a plurality of teeth. The lock body is movable between a disengaged position allowing movement of the slider along the adjuster b... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140270 | Adjustable pedal system having a slot-link mechanism A pedal assembly includes a booster link, a support having a slot formed therein, a guide moveable along the slot, and a single lead screw and nut connected to the guide to move the guide along the slot. A brake pedal includes a brake lower pedal arm pivotally conne... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7086664 | Jack handle with detachable jack driver A jack handle includes a handle arm having first and second ends, a jack driver having a coupling shaft, and a spring clip detachably securing the jack driver to the handle arm. The first end of the handle arm forms a socket receiving the coupling shaft. The spring ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7028989 | Tire carrier A tire carrier assembly for storing a spare tire on a vehicle which includes a carrier adapted for supporting the spare tire and a winch operatively connected to the carrier to raise and lower the carrier between a stowed position wherein the carrier is inaccessible... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6164036 | Flexible radiused corner key for insulated glass assemblies The invention is a flexible corner piece for use in the construction of a spacer frame for insulated glass panels. The corner piece is provided with opposing end sections suitable for mating with spacer tubes. In addition, the flexible corner piece has a ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5590506 | Earthquake-resistant architectural system A system for supporting an architectural element such that the supporting structure resists unexpected, infrequent shocks such as might be encountered during an earthquake or other disaster and isolates the architectural element from variations in the lev... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5182976 | Spring beamed shock absorbing circular saw blade body A body for a circular saw blade is a saw blade having intrinsic spring beamed segments in the annular sections of the body between the drive collar and outer cutting rim in which a slot system is provided as a means to limit deformation of the blade when ... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5075514 | Insulated thermocouple An improved insulated thermocouple having no asbestos insulation material. The improved thermocouple and a method for making it are described whereby individual conductors are wrapped with high temperature fiberglass insulation and are then coated with a ... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5064266 | Circular channel waveguides and lenses formed from rectangular channel waveguides An apparatus and method are disclosed whereby channel waveguides are formed to have substantially circular cross-section shapes to more closely match the circular cross-section shape of a typical optical fiber. Rectangular cross-section channel waveguides... | 11/12/1991 |
