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| 7178502 | Balanced rotary internal combustion engine or cycling volume machine A balanced rotary cycling machine suitable for use as an internal combustion engine, compressed gas or steam engine, compressor or pump is disclosed herein. The rotor assembly consists of four articulating pistons where the opposite pistons are inter-linked with eac... | 02/20/2007 |
| 6759757 | Method and apparatus for converting tidal power into electrical energy There is disclosed a caisson and a method of using same. The caisson is for creating electrical power from a tidal stream. The power may be used to create hydrogen for hydrogen fuel cells. The device includes a body having an inlet and an outlet to allow the passage... | 07/06/2004 |
| 7373971 | Pump jack and method of use An electromagnetic ram for use in artificially lifting fluid from a well and in particular an oil well. The disclosure also teaches a method and system employing the ram. The use obviates existing systems used today in terms of cost, environmental concerns, optimize... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7341102 | Flue gas injection for heavy oil recovery A variety of methods for thermal recovery of natural gas and bitumen from a formation containing the latter. In general, the methods incorporate a series of existing, but previously uncombined technologies. A modified flue gas from the steam generators conventionall... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338593 | Drilling fluid A drilling fluid for use in high oil viscosity formations containing tar, sand and oil entrained therein. The drilling fluid can be comprised of a polymer in an amount from between 0.05% and 5% by volume, a solvent in an amount from between 1% and 20% by volume and ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332458 | Drilling fluid A drilling fluid for use in high oil viscosity formations containing tar, sand and oil entrained therein. The drilling fluid can be comprised of a polymer in an amount from between 0.05% and 5% by volume, a solvent in an amount from between 1% and 20% by volume and ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7235118 | Process for agglomeration and densification of nanometer sized particles A method and product derived therefrom for consolidating nanoparticles to form particles in a micrometric size distribution. The method preserves the nanoparticles with the resultant micrometric particles. The primary processing operation is milling. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7141093 | Hydrated lime kiln dust recirculation method for gas scrubbing A method of scrubbing a gas stream with re-circulated kiln dust when the kiln dust is hydrated to form a sorbent. The sorbent is re-circulated with un-reacted flue gas stream for scrubbing. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7097761 | Method of removing water and contaminants from crude oil containing same A method for contaminant and water removal from crude oil. The method involves recirculating at least a portion of the dewatered crude into a dehydrator. The dehydrator contains a heated dehydrated crude oil and the surface or adjacent thereto is maintained at a tem... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6991408 | Soil replacement product A lightweight, non water retaining, biodegradable soil replacement material which may be charged into a flexible non biodegradable synthetic bag. The fill material may be expanded polymeric materials to afford lightweight, insulation and adequate drainage which may ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6986878 | Method of producing potassium sulfate via cation exchange A process for producing potassium sulfate from potash and sodium sulfate, which involves providing a source of sodium sulfate and passing the sodium sulfate through cationic exchanger. Eluted potassium sulfate containing sodium sulfate is reacted with potash to form... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6849175 | Method of removing water and contaminants from crude oil containing same A method for contaminant and water removal from crude oil. The method involves recirculating at least a portion of the dewatered crude into a dehydrator. The dehydrator contains a heated dehydrated crude oil and the surface or adjacent thereto is maintained at a tem... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6819009 | Method and apparatus for preventing unauthorized access to a vehicle A method for prevent unauthorized access to a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes apparatus which is positioned within a known motor housing and actuatable only within the motor housing. In one embodiment, an ignition generator coil interrupt circuit is provid... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6805821 | Wet granulation method for generating granules A method of wet granulation of fertilizer and other materials into granules. The method involves formation of the granule directly on the pan from the feedstock without intermediate steps or the use of seed materials. The result is a product having a completely unif... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6692716 | Method of formulating alkali earth salts Methodology for formulating sodium bicarbonate and potassium sulfate. In one embodiment, sodium sulfate and ammonium bicarbonate are reacted to form sodium bicarbonate with the remaining liquor or brine treated with sulfuric acid to remove carbonates with... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6683050 | Compounds with anti-KS and anti-HIV activity The present invention relates to a compound having anti-KS and anti-HIV pharmaceutical activity which comprises an HCG-like inhibitory protein and fragments or derivatives thereof, said protein and fragments thereof are isolated from a biologically active... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6597795 | Device to improve loudspeaker enclosure duct A waveguide for use in a loudspeaker. The waveguide is positioned within a loudspeaker enclosure and connect to a low frequency transport duct of the loudspeaker. The waveguide has a hollow body which is perforated with apertures. The body presents a high... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6582637 | Compost granulation method Method of granulating compost for the formulation of fertilizers. In one embodiment, the compost is ground to dust and pan granulated. A variety of ancillary materials may be incorporated into the compost mix for a wide range of possible applications. An ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6568155 | Fruit injector A fruit injector and method for squeezing a fruit segment into a container, particularly, a beer bottle. A channel shaped body includes a plunger and a compression member pivotally connected for movement to the body for compressing a fruit segment.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6447597 | Hydrated calcium aluminate based expansive admixture An additive, a mixture incorporating the additive and a method of formulating a mortar incorporating the additive. The additive is based on calcium sulfoaluminate composed of C3 AH6 and CAH10 where C=calcium oxide, A=alumi... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6439048 | In-flight calibration of air data systems using a nose-mask sensor A nose cone overlay for determining air data quantities. The overlay is adapted for removable mounting to a conventional radome or nose cone of a typical aircraft. The overlay includes transducers for measuring data with respect to pressure from which qua... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6417290 | Synthesis of energetic polyester thermoplastic homopolymers and energetic thermoplastic elastomers formed therefrom Polymerization of -bromomethyl--methyl-ଲ-propiolactone (BMMPL) or -chloromethyl--methyl-ଲ-propiolactone (CMMPL) yielded thermoplastic homopolymers that upon azidation led to a novel energetic thermoplastic polyester... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6414757 | Document security system and method A system and method for secured image creation. A bitmap image is processed to separate color or greyscale planes, or is used as a greyscale, single plane image. The plane(s) are each converted into microtype character layers with each layer arranged at a... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6398937 | Ultrasonically assisted plating bath for vias metallization in printed circuit board manufacturing A method and apparatus for enhancing the microthrowing power in a plating bath. The method involves the use of ultrasonic vibration of an electrochemical solution to increase the uniformity of copper deposition for blind hole vias. The apparatus includes ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6389783 | Fruit injector A fruit injector for squeezing a fruit segment into a container, particularly, a beer bottle. A channel shaped body includes a plunger and a compression member pivotally connected for movement to the body for compressing a fruit segment.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6375803 | Mechanical vapor recompression separation process A method and apparatus for removing a contaminant from a fluid feed stream containing the contaminant. The method includes the steps of providing a feed stream (10) and heating it in a first step (18) to at least partially remove some of the contaminants ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6375824 | Process for producing potassium hydroxide and potassium sulfate from sodium sulfate There is disclosed a process for producing a potassium sulfate electrochemically. The process involves the use of sodium sulfate which is electrolyzed in an electrolytic cell and which results in the production of sodium hydroxide and ammonium sulfate. Th... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6372123 | Method of removing water and contaminants from crude oil containing same A method for contaminant and water removal from crude oil. The method involves recirculating at least a portion of the dewatered crude into a dehydrator. The dehydrator contains a heated dehydrated crude oil and the surface or adjacent thereto is maintain... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6358398 | Waste water treatment method and apparatus A method for separating contaminants from a aqueous source containing contaminants. In one embodiment, the method involves the use of a high powdered oxidant dissolved within the aqueous system. The gas is dissolved within a reservoir in the aqueous solut... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6355145 | Distillation process with reduced fouling A method for removing a contaminant from a fluid feed stream containing the contaminant. The method includes the steps of providing a feed stream and heating it in a first step to at least partially remove some of the contaminants and recover energy from ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6339996 | Natural gas composition transport system and method A compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation system designed to operate at or just below ambient temperatures, that is either ship-based, truck-mounted, or modular for container transportation. The system is an alternative to LNG, pipeline, or convention... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6334990 | Formulation of potassium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate from potash brine A process for the preparation of potassium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate. The process involves the treatment of potash brines by the reaction of sodium chloride and potassium chloride with calcium sulfate and sodium sulfate. Syngenite p... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6331193 | Wet granulation method generating sulfur granules A method of wet granulation of fertilizer and other materials into granules. The method involves formation of the granule directly on the pan from the feedstock without intermediate steps or the use of seed materials. The result is a product having a comp... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6325916 | Waste water treatment method and apparatus A method for separating contaminants from a aqueous source containing contaminants. In one embodiment, the method involves the use of a high powdered oxidant dissolved within the aqueous system. The gas is dissolved within a reservoir in the aqueous solut... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6299663 | Granulation method and apparatus therefor Granulated particles by making use an initial feedstock having particle size of -150 mesh and 90% or greater particle size of 200 mesh. The feedstock may be contacted in a pan granulator which includes a minor amount of nucleating material of about -35 me... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6293985 | Fertilizer granulation method Fertilizer granulation method for incorporating urea directly into the matrix of fertilizer pellets. The process involves introducing the urea in a liquid form into the matrix and then progressively cooling the mixture of pellet and urea to recrystallize ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6229027 | Process for manufacturing paclitaxel and 13-acetyl-9-dihydrobaccatin IV A process for obtaining paclitaxel and other taxanes from a source containing taxanes. The process involves extracting taxane compounds from the source into an organic solvent and passing this composition through a distribution chromatography column and e... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6213915 | Apparatus and method of modifying an overdrive automatic transmission A valve body for use in an automatic overdrive transmission where the hydraulic fluid passages are blocked in selected locations in the body. The blockages result in increased pressure in the free passages and redirection of fluid flow such that the rever... | 04/10/2001 |
