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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6237140 | Compiler-assisted or interpreter-assisted windowing solution to the year 2000 problem for computer programs A method, apparatus, and article for solving the year 2000 problem involves limited modifications in the data definition portions of the source code and compiler support for processing the modified source code. Fields in the source code that contain a yea... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6233728 | Compiler-assisted or interpreter-assisted solution to the year 2000 problem with debugging option for computer programs A method, apparatus, and article for solving the year 2000 problem involves limited modifications in the data definition portions of the source code and compiler support for processing the modified source code. Fields in the source code that contain a yea... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6226791 | Compiler-assisted or interpreter-assisted compression solution to the year 2000 problem for computer programs A method, apparatus, and article for solving the year 2000 problem involves limited modifications in the data definition portions of the source code and compiler support for processing the modified source code. Fields in the source code that contain a yea... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6219662 | Supporting database indexes based on a generalized B-tree index A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for computer-implemented support of database indexes based on a generalized B-tree index. The index is stored in a B-tree on a data storage device connected to a computer. In particular, multiple key sources... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6219660 | Access path selection for SQL with variables in a RDBMS A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for a computer implemented query compiler. A query is executed in a computer, the query being performed by the computer to retrieve data from a database stored on a data storage device connected to the compu... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6205447 | Relational database management of multi-dimensional data A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for using a relational database management system to support on-line analytical processing (OLAP) systems. A multi-dimensional database is defined using an outline that contains one or more dimensions, each ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6199785 | Ratchet mechanism for a reel A ratchet mechanism for a retractor includes a flat spring (72), securely disposed between an interior surface of the sidewall (30) and an outside diameter surface (64) of a cylindrical spool (60). The flat spring has a detent (92) integrally formed there... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6193223 | Dampening strut An improved hydraulic strut (30) for mounting a moveable structure (24) to a support structure, the strut having an outer telescoping member (20) and an inner telescoping member (32). The outer telescoping member defines a first hydraulic chamber (402) an... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6192358 | Multiple-stage evaluation of user-defined predicates A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for a computer-implemented multiple-stage evaluation of a user-defined predicate. A statement is executed in a database stored on a data storage device connected to a computer. The statement is received cont... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6188400 | Remote scripting of local objects A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for remotely scripting local objects. An applet is executed in a browser in a remote client computer, thereby generating control information. The control information is transmitted from the client computer t... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6185571 | Compiler-assisted or interpreter-assisted solution to the year 2000 problem with flagging option for computer programs A method, apparatus, and article for solving the year 2000 problem involves limited modifications in the data definition portions of the source code and compiler support for processing the modified source code. Fields in the source code that contain a yea... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6174067 | Lighting system, apparatus, and method A lighting system (100) comprises a nonconductive niche (110) that is free of ground connections and bond connections, and a lighting fixture (108) having no conductive components, except for a current-carrying circuit (112). Snap fasteners (124) secure t... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6172040 | Immobilized lactoferrin antimicrobial agents and the use thereof Disclosed is a method for treating products, such as meat products, with immobilized lactoferrin to reduce microbial contamination. The lactoferrin is immobilized on a naturally occurring substrate, preferably a galactose-rich polysaccharide. In some embo... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6170788 | Melon stand A stand for supporting a melon or the like in a field, and including a lower ring, an upper ring, a plurality of ribs between the upper and lower rings positioning the upper ring above the lower ring, and a support carried on the upper ring for supporting... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6151755 | Front-mounted hinge Disclosed is a front-mounted hinge for mounting a door to a vehicle structure. The hinge includes a housing, a translating base, a hinge strap, and a cover assembly. The housing mounts to the exterior surface of the vehicle structure, and the hinge strap ... | 11/28/2000 |
