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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173389 | Process for determining the effectiveness of a sterilization The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comp... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8071362 | Sterilization indicator The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comp... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8003031 | Method and apparatus for producing oriented slit film tapes The invention relates to a method for producing oriented slit film tapes, comprising the following steps: extruding melt polymer through a die (2); simultaneous quenching and melt-drawing of the molten polymer in the cooling device to form a film sheet (3 | 08/23/2011 |
| 7994062 | Selective silicon etch process A process for etching a silicon layer disposed on a substrate, including anisotropically etching a first trench in the silicon layer; selectively anisotropic wet etching silicon surfaces in the first trench, the wet etching comprising exposing the silicon surfaces t... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7962034 | Method and device for creating pictures The invention relates to a method and a device for creating an enhanced picture by means of several consecutive exposures. The method comprises the steps of: exposing a light sensitive sensor to a series of exposures, wherein the whole light sensitive sensor in each... | 06/14/2011 |
| D638075 | Toy action figure | 05/17/2011 |
| 7533697 | Fuel valve assembly A valve assembly (10) comprises a valve body (20), a first valve (22a), a second valve (22b), and a manual override device (24). The valve body (20) defines a first inlet (30a), a second inlet ( | 05/19/2009 |
| 7485452 | Method of making optically active ester derivatives and their acids from racemic esters The present invention relates to process for the preparing of optically active ester derivatives and their acid derivatives which are used intensively as important chiral intermediates from racemic β-hydroxybutyl ester derivatives. In more detail, this invention re... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7441725 | Aircraft wet wing An aircraft wing (12) comprising a structural casing (14) defining a leading edge, a fuel cell (16) within the structural casing (14), a deicer (18) having electrical lines which receive a supply of electrical power from an onboard... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441583 | Sand-forming apparatus A sand-forming apparatus (10) comprising a sand magazine (12), a manifold (14), a core box (16) defining a cavity (18), a clamp table (20), and a blow tube assembly (22). The apparatus (10) is convertible from ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7410132 | Jam tolerant electromechanical actuation systems and methods of operation In a vehicle, having a fixed supporting structure and a load movable relative thereto, a jam tolerant actuating system, a method for controlling this system including: Locating a physical coupling/decoupling mechanism between the load and an actuator assembly as clo... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410706 | Machine direction only oriented films This invention relates to a facestock comprising a polymeric film, and a holographic layer on a surface of the facestock, wherein the film is conformable. The invention also relates to label stocks prepared from the facestocks, and labels made therefrom. The labels ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7403271 | Optical finger print input device for mobile apparatus An optical fingerprint image input device for a mobile apparatus includes: a plate-shaped fingerprint contact member; a distortion correcting member for correcting distortions; light sources disposed at both sides of the fingerprint contact member, other than an inc... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399263 | Food bag release valve A method of making a plurality of flexible containers (12/112/212) comprising the steps of manufacturing a plurality of bag structures (13/113/213), separately manufacturing a plurality of valves (10/110/210), aligning the valves (10/110/210 | 07/15/2008 |
| 7383157 | Decision-making support system for sewer maintenance and control method thereof A decision-making support system for a sewer maintenance that includes a graphic user interface that outputs a function selection means of a user and a decision-making support result through a GIS-based graphic screen, a sewage storing unit that stores sewer data in... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7364166 | Seal and retainer for a fluid connection A seal/retainer unit (10) comprising an annular sealing gasket (12) and a plurality of retaining legs (14) extending generally perpendicularly therefrom. The sealing gasket (12) and the retaining legs (14) are formed in one piece (... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7318668 | Agitator-incorporating container A container (10) includes a drum (12) and an agitator (14) positioned within the drum (12)for the mixing of the paint or other liquid contained therein. A one-piece conversion device (16) is installed in the drum's central opening ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309731 | Ink-receptive coatings, composites and adhesive-containing facestocks and labels This invention relates to ink-receptive coating compositions and to articles containing a layer formed from such coating compositions. In one embodiment, the articles comprise a polymer film substrate and an ink-receptive layer on the upper surface of the polymer fi... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302811 | Fluid expansion-distribution assembly An expansion-distribution assembly (30) for the heat-absorbing component in a heatpump system. The assembly (30) comprises an envelope (32) forming an expansion chamber (54) and a distribution chamber (56). A shuttle (80) wi... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296612 | Apparatus and method for low pressure sand casting A process for counter gravity sand casting including providing precision cores in a sand mould supported in a casting machine for rotation about a horizontal axis through the center of the mould, providing primary casting risers fed by a launder section, a pressure ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293598 | Cylinder liner improvements An engine block mold, including at least one barrel slab core (10), the or each barrel slab core (10) including a slab portion (12), and at least one barrel portion (14) adapted to receive a cylinder liner (1), wherein the barrel p... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284588 | Sand-forming apparatus A sand-forming apparatus (10) comprising a sand magazine (12), a manifold (14), a core box (16) defining a cavity (18), a clamp table (20), and a blow tube assembly (22). The apparatus (10) is convertible from ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278610 | Aircraft wing with electrothermal deicing and/or anti-icing device An aircraft wing (12) comprising a structural member (20) forming the wing's leading edge skin, a Kreuger flap (16) which moves relative to the structural member (20) between a stowed position and a deployed position, and an electrotherma... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7277628 | Heater for aircraft potable water tank A heater (10) for installation on a potable water tank (12). The heater (10) comprises a blanket (14) including an electrical resistance heating element (16) and a connection pad (18) for electrically connecting the heating ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7244223 | Food bag release valve A method of making a plurality of flexible containers (12/112/212) comprising the steps of manufacturing a plurality of bag structures (13/113/213), separately manufacturing a plurality of valves (10/110/210), aligning the valves (10/110/210 | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207876 | Flap wheel and method A flap wheel includes a hub with axially extending slots for receiving discrete packs, each pack including a clip receivable in the slot with walls projecting beyond the slot, and end caps fitting on the ends of the hub and including fingers interlaced with the ends... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7173181 | Coupling set for connecting ground plate for arrest of lightning A coupling set for connecting a ground plate for arrest of lightning is provided, in which the ground plate is embedded underground below an electric pole in order to effectively arrest lightning. Accordingly, lightning can be effectively grounded. The connection me... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7134225 | Pedicure shoe A protector for toes is provided including a toe enclosure configured to block exposure of the toes to an environment external of the enclosure. The toe enclosure may be a footwear article configured to protect the toes. A pedicure shoe system is also provided for p... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7124706 | Lepidoptera habitat A frame supports a bundle of natural logs providing nooks, crannies or crevices attracting lepidoptera and like insects as a nesting site. The frame may be affixed to a wall, tree or post at an elevation and in a location for ease of viewing and examination. Two fle... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7087769 | Process for the preparation of cationic surfactants The invention concerns the preparation of cationic surfactants derived from the condensation of an acid, preferably a fatty acid or a hydroxy acid with a number of carbon atoms of 8–14 with esterified amino acids, preferably basic-type amino acids, more preferably... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7039987 | Suspension system A suspension or staying system uses a length of wire or cable with a hook or plain bead secured to one end. The hook may be secured directly or indirectly to a structure. The other or free end of the wire or cable is extended through a jam cleat and around an object... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7009360 | Method for controlling SRM switching angle by analog encoder system Disclosed is a method for controlling an SRM (Switched Reluctance Motor) switching angle by an analog encoder system that can perform a precise control of the switching angle of the SRM by comparing an analog sensor signal detected by the analog encoder system with ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6974193 | Power operated brush and method A power operated brush or buff and method includes a plurality of brush or buff rolls mounted on a drive arbor. End caps provide a torque connection between the ends of the outermost rolls and the drive arbor while a bridge ring provides a torque connection between ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6959898 | Cable support and distribution system and method A cable support system provides the organization and support for bundles or runs of communication or database cables, for example, avoiding the mess usually associated with the distribution of such cabling. The system is designed to be a low cost and easier to insta... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6919729 | Corrosivity measuring device with temperature compensation An improved corrosion measurement system for determining the rate of corrosion of a fluid medium. The system is comprised of a highly sensitive excitation and amplification electronic circuitry for registering and displaying the stable and accurate measurement resul... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6880224 | Deformed reinforcing bar splice and method A process for forming an improved tensile strength deformed reinforcing bar splice for use in concrete construction by radially compressing or cold forming the bar end with dies literally to flatten any ribs or deformations on the bar end to cold work a section of t... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6878311 | Ceramic mixture having negative temperature co-efficient, a thermistor containing the ceramic mixture and a process for preparing same A ceramic mixture composition having negative temperature coefficient of resistance (NTC), the said composition comprising about 95 weight % of the tetragonal form of Mn3O4 and about 5 weight % of La2O3, the said ceramic m... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6846664 | Process for the preparation of protease inhibitor using novel alkalothermophilic bacillus sp The present invention relates to a novel strain of alkalothermophilic Bacillus sp. isolated from a hot spring at Vajeshwari, District Thane, The State of Maharashtra, India and deposited at American Type Culture Centre (ATCC), bearing accession No. PTA 972, s... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6798406 | Stereo images with comfortable perceived depth A method of producing a stereo image of a (real or simulated) scene using at least one (real or simulated) camera, which creates the impression of being a 3D image when viewed on a display by a user, wherein the depth of the scene is mapped onto a maximum perceived ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6795357 | Method for reading a non-volatile memory cell A method of detecting a charge stored on a charge storage region of a first dual bit dielectric memory cell within an array of dual bit dielectric memory cells comprises applying a source voltage to a first bit line that is the source of the selected memory cell and... | 09/21/2004 |
