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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7166690 | Recycled method for a wasted polyester and reclaimed materials thereof The present invention relates to a method for the recycling waste polyester resins and the reclaimed materials therefrom. The method for recycling waste polyester resins according to one embodiment the present invention comprises (a) depolymerizing waste polyester r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7161361 | Device and method for measuring capacitance and device for determining the level of a liquid using one such device A device (5) measures capacity, and includes an electrode arrangement with a plurality of electrodes (E1, E2, . . . , En) which are adjacently and/or successively arranged on a carrier (6). An intrinsic measuring device (8) measure... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150590 | Machining tool, especially a milling tool A machining tool, especially a milling tool, includes a shaft-like holder defining a longitudinal axis (13). A seat (9) is provided in the front face of the holder for a cutting plate that can be inserted into the holder. The cutting plate has a coupli... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144045 | Electrofusion socket forming system An electrofusion joint assembly includes a meltable member, such as a pipe or fitting, and a heating element secured to the pipe or fitting. The pipe or fitting may be tapered to facilitate receiving another pipe to form an electrofusion weld joint. Fasteners are us... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140073 | Rotation-stop mechanism for folder of portable wireless terminal Disclosed herein is a rotation-stop mechanism for a folder of a portable wireless terminal. The rotation-stop mechanism enables the folder to be opened away from the terminal body at various angles, according to the user's need, while smoothly maintaining the openin... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137834 | Connector opening cover unit for electronic device A connector opening cover unit selectively covers a connector opening to prevent exposing a connector unit inside an electronic device housing. A connector opening is adjacent a device accommodating opening that is selectively openable by a user. A first cover opens... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7061997 | Method and apparatus for fine frequency synchronization in multi-carrier demodulation systems A method and an apparatus relating to a fine frequency synchronization compensating for a carrier frequency deviation from an oscillator frequency in a multi-carrier demodulation system of the type capable of carrying out a differential phase decoding of multi-carri... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059809 | Cutting tool A cutting tool, in particular for the turning out of drillings, has a clamping piece (10) for fixing the tool in a clamp holder. The clamping piece (10) includes two clamping surfaces (30), which converge on each other in the direction of the on... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6436092 | Adjustable universal implant blank for modifying corneal curvature and methods of modifying corneal curvature therewith A universally sized blank made of organic or synthetic material, or a hybrid combination of an organic and synthetic material, that can be placed on an exposed inner surface of a live cornea and, if desired, ablated with a laser beam to be altered to a pa... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432078 | System and method for removing cataract or other cells in an eye using water jet and suction A system and method for removing cataract cells inside of an eye having a heated inflatable brushing device adapted to pass through an incision in the lens capsule, the brush being inflated with a heated fluid after passing through the incision in the len... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6308891 | Jewelry identification A jewelry piece including a jewelry substrate having a recess formed therein, and an identification device, having detectable identification data formed thereon, disposed in the recess.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6273819 | Hand held electronic game with sensors for realistic simulation A hand held electronic game having sensors requiring the user to perform functions similar to those required during the activity simulated by the game. In a hand held electronic bowling game, both finger-movement sensors and game-moving sensors require th... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6269586 | Baits with electrolyte mixtures A gustatory stimulant component is described that can be molded into soft-bodied lures or mixed into doughbaits, gels, pastes, or viscous liquids. The stimulant contains a mixture of electrolytes that simulate or mimic the electrolytes in natural prey for... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6266959 | Device for saving energy A device to save energy for hydraulically-operated tool shanks uses a piston-type accumulator having a housing in which at least two longitudinally displaceable pistons are arranged and are connected to by a coupling part. The coupling part is guided to b... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6139353 | Electrical connection arrangement medical use An electrical connection arrangement has a cutting and clamping contact element including a slot opening for forming the contact with the conductor of an insulated cable. The slot opening has two facing cutting edges and an enlargement serving as the open... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6073607 | Spark plug A spark plug includes an insulator body provided with a longitudinally-extending through bore. A one-piece, central electrode is secured within the longitudinally-extending through bore, while simultaneously providing an annular zone communicating with a ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6061857 | Hugging mattress with holes for a user's arms This invention, the hugging mattress, consists of addition of two holes to any of the otherwise conventional mattress designs. Said holes go all the way through the mattress and are rectangular or oblong and situated near each end of the mattress at the a... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6054157 | Cookie dough storage-dispensing system and method A reusable cookie dough storage container for storing and refrigerating cookie dough comprising a generally tubular, hollow member having a self-sustaining shape and a substantially uniform cross-section substantially along its entire length is provided w... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6006440 | Process and apparatus for drying a slurry The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for drying a slurry, particularly a sludge, such as sewage sludge, in which a sludge mixture of recycled dried sludge and wet sludge is fed to a drier. The quantity of wet sludge or recycled dried sludg... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5998396 | Oil solubilized solutions and foods containing phytosterols and process for their production The present invention discloses oil solubilized solutions and foods containing phystosterols containing sitosterols with improved stability, for better absorption of those phytosterols into the body through their oil solubilization, as well as a process f... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5988300 | Composite material structures having reduced signal attenuation The present invention relates to composite material structures having reduced signal attenuation properties. In particular, the invention relates to composite drillstring components with electromagnetic properties and acoustic properties that enable the u... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5966838 | Process and apparatus for drying material with indirectly heated driers and for decontaminating waste gas A process and apparatus for drying material, particularly sludges, with indirectly heated driers includes a system for the thermal decontamination of exhaust air from the drier. Excess exhaust air from the drier loop is fed as secondary air to the heating... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5964776 | Internal keratome apparatus and method for using the same to form a pocket/flap between layers of a live cornea An apparatus and method for forming a circularly or substantially circularly shaped pocket between layers of a live cornea, and then, expanding the pocket to form a flap-like layer at the front of the live cornea which is pivotally attached to the remaind... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5944124 | Composite material structures having reduced signal attentuation The present invention relates to composite material structures having reduced signal attenuation properties. In particular, the invention relates to composite drillstring components with electromagnetic properties and acoustic properties that enable the u... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5943116 | System for imaging an ocular fundus semi-automatically at high resolution and wide field A system for obtaining images of the fundus of an eye includes an illumination device which directs a light beam onto a portion of the fundus of the eye, and a video camera which records the portion of the light reflected from the fundus of the eye. The p... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5939041 | Process and apparatus for removing metal oxide particles in the regeneration of pickling acids A process is disclosed for removing the very fine oxide particles produced during regeneration of used pickling acids by pyrolysis. The process includes the step of spraying water into the gaseous stream to produce a mist of fine droplets and thereafter p... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5939087 | Antimicrobial polymer composition The present invention provides a novel antimicrobial polymer composition having superior weatherability and discoloration resistance to those of the prior art. The present invention provides an antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a thermosetting ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5897008 | Ampule with offset longitudinal passage An ampule of plastic can have liquid removed from the ampule by an injection member having a conical member at its end. The conical member is introduced into the ampule neck. At least one longitudinal passage is arranged peripherally around the ampule nec... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5897733 | Method and apparatus for printing single sheet folded documents A method and apparatus for producing a folded document, such as a mailer, including a camera and microprocessor for viewing printed information on a printed sheet and storing the information in a memory. The printed sheet is then folded to enclose the pri... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5882708 | Milk-constituent-containing beverage The present invention is relating to milk-constituent-containing beverages which are preserved and distributed in metal cans, and characterized that a milk-constituent-containing beverage, which is provided with growth inhibition effects against heat-resi... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5878900 | Plastic bottle with two separation areas A plastic bottle includes a bottle body, a neck constructed on the bottle body and a head constructed on the neck. A separation area is provided between the head and the neck. On the neck and/or between the neck and the bottle body at least one additional... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5862824 | Mobility assisting device A mobility assisting device which includes a vertical support structure pivotally coupled to a substantially planar base structure. The base remains parallel to the ground as the base moves relative to the ground. The underarm support is mounted to the ve... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5861956 | Retroreflector for use with tooling ball A measuring apparatus for determining the location of a point in space using a coordinate measuring machine, such as a laser tracker. The apparatus comprises a retroreflector releasably coupled to a sphere of a tooling ball. The tooling ball is rigidly co... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5858540 | Fluororesin compositions, heat-shrinkable tubings and insulated wires employing the fluororesin compositions A fluororesin composition is disclosed which includes vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene copolymerized in a specific proportional ratio and a multifunctional monomer as an auxiliary cross-linking agent. The composition may op... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5836648 | Vehicle seat with multifunction backrest A vehicle seat has a seat part and a backrest adjustable in inclination relative to the seat part. The backrest is configured in two parts, a top backrest part and a bottom backrest part. The top backrest part is arranged pivotally relative to the bottom ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5810309 | Natural gas cylinder mounting assembly for a natural gas vehicle, and the method of installation A compressed natural gas cylinder mounting assembly is disclosed for supporting and coupling a compressed natural gas cylinder to the underside of a natural gas vehicle. The compressed natural gas cylinder mounting assembly has a pair of mounting bracket ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806057 | System for managing database of communication recipients A computer system for creating and managing a database of communication recipients which processes queries and otherwise operates in accordance with user commands to perform telemarketing, mass mailing, direct mailing and other communication functions. Th... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5804206 | Therapeutic composition and method for treating skin using Centipeda cunninghami extract An extract from the Centipeda genus is obtained by a successive extraction process using varying concentrations of aqueous-ethanol solvents. The resulting extract is effective in the treatment of various skin disorders including the relief of itching and ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5801806 | Eyeglass frames with resilient bridge An eyeglass frame having first and second rims for receiving lenses, temple pieces for positioning the frame over the user's eyes, and a first resilient bridge. The first bridge is coupled between rims and has first and second cables for allowing the rims... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5793415 | Videoconferencing and multimedia system A videoconferencing system is provided which comprises a personal computer having a 32-bit multi-tasking, native-networking operating system and a touch screen graphic user interface for controlling the system. The videoconferencing system is configured f... | 08/11/1998 |
