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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE41108 | Semi-moist oral delivery system The subject invention is a carrier or product formed of a matrix having starch, sugar, fat, polyhydric alcohol and water in suitable ratios such that there exists a water activity of 0.6-0.75. The water activity of the product matrix may be adjusted up or down so th... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7630865 | Complex analysis of kinematics for non-hyperbolic moveout corrections A computer-implemented method for processing data includes receiving a collection of traces corresponding to signals received over time at multiple locations due to reflection of seismic waves from subsurface structures. A measure of correlation among the traces as ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628739 | Variable resistance device for an exercise machine A variable resistance device is adapted to be incorporated in an exercise machine to provide variable resistance. The device has a primary fluid chamber. A rotating mechanism rotates within the primary chamber. The rotation mechanism upon rotation encounters a degre... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7618828 | Method for histoprocessing The invention relates to the processing of a biological sample for histological analysis. In particular, it relates to a rapid automated processing system that can be operated with continuous throughput and that eliminates the use of toxic solvents such as xylene. P... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7615075 | Plastic implant impregnated with a degradation protector A plastic implant device for a mammal that contains a rare earth metal compound tracer and a method for detecting degradation such as wear of the implanted device are disclosed. The tracer can also be present with a separate antioxidant or the tracer compound can be... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7606801 | Automatic management of storage access control Methods and systems are provided for defining and creating an automatic file security policy and a semi-automatic method of managing file access control in organizations with multiple diverse access control models and multiple diverse file server protocols. The syst... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7604982 | High-throughput screening method for intergrin antagonist and new peptide screened therefrom The present invention relates to the screening method of antagonistic material of integrin using the protein chip and useful peptides screened thereby. The protein chip used in the present invention is unique substrate coated with new material, calixarene derivative... | 10/20/2009 |
| D601769 | Debris pan | 10/06/2009 |
| 7568203 | Mobile device with local server A method for operating a mobile computing device includes running a platform-independent application program using a virtual machine operating on the mobile computing device. A server program runs on the mobile computing device so as to access a native function of t... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7524559 | Resin particle, conductive particle, and anisotropic conductive adhesive containing the same Resin particles comprised of an acrylic resin. Not only is the maximum compression deformation ratio thereof as great as 60% or more but also the load required for 60% compression deformation is as small as 60 mN or less. Wiring boards are therefore coupled in using... | 04/28/2009 |
| D585708 | Food masher | 02/03/2009 |
| 7465334 | Zinc recovery process A process for the recovery of zinc metal from a zinc mineral includes the steps of leaching the zinc mineral in a solution including a halide species formed from two or more different halides, to leach the zinc into the solution. The zinc-bearing solution is then el... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7374614 | Method for manufacturing single crystal semiconductor The method for manufacturing a single crystal semiconductor achieves an object to reduce the impurity concentration nonuniformity within a semiconductor wafer plane and thus to improve the wafer planarity by introducing an impurity into the single crystal semiconduc... | 05/20/2008 |
| D567539 | Display cabinet | 04/29/2008 |
| 4376745 | Particle board process using furan resin/isocyanate binder A binder for use in the preparation of particle boards comprising blends of polyisocyanate and furan resins.... | 03/15/1983 |
| 4376208 | Hydroformylation of dihydrofuran A hydroformylation process is disclosed in which unsaturated cyclic ethers, such as unsaturated furans can be hydroformylated in good yield and under relatively mild conditions.... | 03/08/1983 |
| 4376089 | Particle board process using polymeric isocyanate/release agent A binder system is disclosed which incorporates an internal release agent and comprises a mixture of polyisocyanate resin, furfural and an ester of phosphoric acid. In the process of the invention the ester of phosphoric acid is placed into solution with ... | 03/08/1983 |
| 4353932 | Refrigerator pourable and stable pancake batters for preparing stable pancakes and method for preparing Microbiologically stable intermediate moisture batters for preparing microbiologically stable pancakes, both of which can be maintained at refrigerator temperature for extended periods of time are disclosed. The batters contain relatively high levels of s... | 10/12/1982 |
| 4348343 | Method and composition for a furan-modified phenolic novolak binder system A method and composition for forming a dry free-flowing particulate solid is disclosed which utilizes a novel binder system for bonding particles of carbon, sand and/or other solid particulate materials. The solid, non-sticky binder system comprises furfu... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4274770 | Hand-held burr remover for conduit and pipe A tool for deburring conduit and other piping is described. The tool is cylindrical with a stepped bore, having cutting blades mounted on each landing. Each succeeding bore is of a diameter that corresponds to a standard size of conduit. When the leading ... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4248150 | Combined squeegee and flood bar for automatic presses A flood bar actuator for initiating the flood cycle in a universal screen printing machine is described. The squeegee assembly is mounted for vertical movement relative to the screen. The flood bar assembly is mounted adjacent the squeegee assembly, with ... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4242956 | Takeoff apparatus for a wicket dryer A cantilevered takeoff apparatus is provided by the present invention which is particularly adapted to automatically remove printed stock from the bed of a screen printing press and transfer the stock to a wicket dryer, having a plurality of rows of wicke... | 01/06/1981 |
| 4242199 | Aerator apparatus An aerator apparatus for use in waste treatment plants and the like for imparting oxygen to the waste water forced through the apparatus by an axial flow impeller. The entire apparatus may be submerged, resting on the bottom of the body of water and has a... | 12/30/1980 |
| 4233897 | Long stroke attachment for a screen printing machine A screen printing machine is described which multiplies the normal carriage stroke of a printing machine to allow printing on the surfaces of large objects of revolution. The drive means comprises a sprocket-chain assembly with a chain connected to the ca... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4232469 | Fish lure A fishing lure is provided, which is particularly adapted for fresh water game fish such as bass, including a plug having flexible wings, tail feathers and feet formed to resemble those of a bird for simulating the flapping and fluttering motion of a non-... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4231676 | Collapsible traffic barricade A Type I Traffic Barricade is described having a reflective panel mounted between a pair of leg supports. Each leg support has two legs pivotally secured together at an upper end and in a spaced relationship by a pair of brackets on opposing sides of the ... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4227902 | Bench structure with dust collector A laboratory bench assembly having work stations which are retractable into the interior of the bench to provide a clear and unobstructed bench space when not in use; an air flow is created within said bench by a blower, the air flow carrying dust particl... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4223865 | Molding assembly for forming winding arbors A method and apparatus for a universal winding arbor including an arbor core adapted for use with a plurality of differently sized arbor blocks in winding transformers of different sizes. Each differently sized arbor block may be formed in a unique mold w... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4222624 | Interface wafer for printed circuit board The electric interface of the subject invention physically and electrically couples an electric connector to a printed circuit board, and employs one or more projections on the underside of the interface to engage a shoulder on the top of the connector fo... | 09/16/1980 |
| 4215194 | Method for forming three-dimensional objects from sheet metal A method for chemically milling sheet metal to form three-dimensional objects comprising masking the sheet metal by selectively applying a resist material to opposite sides of the sheet metal to form a design, applying an etchant to the masked metal which... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4210280 | Traction mat A traction mat having a plurality of pins captivated in a resilient mat, each pin having a head on each of the opposing ends, and a washer between the head and the mat. The mat provides increased traction to a vehicle stuck in snow and the like by seizing... | 07/01/1980 |
| 4205480 | Rodent trap A trap for the control of rodents comprising a compartment having two spaced parallel electrodes in the compartment interior in close proximity to a bait holder. The investigation of the bait causes the body of the rodent to come into contact with the ele... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4203240 | Container with related indicia A method and apparatus for increasing the return of discardable containers and associated elements on which complementary identifying indicia are placed on at least two portions of the container, one indicium being on a removable closure means, a second i... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4199143 | Pinball flipper An improved flipper bar used with a pinball game apparatus allowing increased challenges for skilled players and increased unpredictability in ball trajectory for unskilled players, comprising a cantilevered arm having a series of undulations on one side ... | 04/22/1980 |
| 4197658 | Tissue freeze dryer A freeze dryer for rapidly and efficiently drying tissue specimens, having a source of heat independent of the cover and mounted for efficient heat transfer to a copper support plate having a substantially flat top surface. A specimen plate is machined fr... | 04/15/1980 |
| 4187850 | Stoma centering apparatus A medical-surgical method and apparatus for facilitating the replacement of ostomy appliances. A hollow cylinder, filled with sterile absorbant material is used to center the sealing ring prior to the replacement of the ostomy appliance.... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4184427 | Multi-purpose screen printing machine for flat or curved surfaces An improved low cost screen printing apparatus for printing on both flat and curvilinear objects. Two vertically aligned shafts support the printing head and, by following the pivotal motion of a rocker arm, raise and lower the printing head relative to t... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4180911 | Method for direct bonding of orthodontic structures to teeth using flouride pretreatment A method and composition for the use of a cyanoacrylate resin and a silane-treated inorganic powder in direct bonding mount/bracket structures to teeth and other dental applications. The method and composition inhibit caries formation about the tooth stru... | 01/01/1980 |
| 4165974 | Mold lubricant and method A lubricant for improved performance in glass molding. The lubricant is smokeless, odorless, non-toxic and non-combustible. It is applied infrequently, such as once a shift or less. The lubricant is carbon monofluoride (CFx)n wherein... | 08/28/1979 |
| 4164941 | Disposable drape for surgical table A disposable drape for a surgical overhead table; the drape is liquid-proof and covers the entire surface of the associated table. Also, the drape is of a construction which will prevent the passage of any bacteria through the surface area of the drape.... | 08/21/1979 |
