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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D622742 | Needle holder | 08/31/2010 |
| 7711523 | System for remote monitoring and control of an instrument The invention relates to a web-based instrument and data management system and method including software executing on an instrument controller computer system that receives a web file from a web browsing software executing on a remote computer. The web-based interfa... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7473316 | Method of growing nitrogenous semiconductor crystal materials What is described here is a process for the initial growth of nitrogenous semiconductor crystal materials in the form AXBYCZNVMW wherein A, B, C is an element of group II or III, N is nitrogen, M represents an e... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7032298 | Apparatus for replacing defective PCB from PCB panel The present invention relates to an apparatus for replacing a defective PCB unit formed on a PCB panel with a nondefective PCB unit, in which the location of the nondefective PCB unit disposed on a location correcting table is corrected by a location correcting driv... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033921 | Method and device for depositing crystalline layers on crystalline substrates The invention relates to a method and device for depositing several crystalline semiconductor layers on at least one semiconductor crystalline substrate. According to said method, gaseous parent substances are introduced into a process chamber of a reactor by means ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6705333 | Perforated dental appliance case A container receiving dental appliances includes a pair of top and bottom members which are relatively displaceable between open and close positions of the container. Each of the members is provided with a respective plurality of apertures, so that the top and botto... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6655435 | System for creating linerless pressure sensitive coil of stamps A system for creating a coil of stamps from a web of stamp material having an adhesive applied to a side thereof is provided. The system includes an anvil and a perforation die cooperating therewith with the web passing therebetween in order to perforate ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6651056 | Readership information delivery system for electronically distributed investment research A system for delivering rankings information on readership of investment research reports is provided, which comprises the use of a plurality of readership information reports each including at least an article identification, a computer having a software... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6622651 | Device and method for the automatic milking and feeding of animals The invention relates to a device and method for the automatic milking of animals. The animals enter the milking stall (5) from a gathering area (A) via an access path (B). The milking stall comprises a feeding device (7) and automatic milking equipment (... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6513804 | Connecting module providing the connection between a printer and an enveloping machine This connecting module, inserted between a printer and an enveloping machine, comprises a first zone for receiving documents, a second zone for receiving documents, a sheet outlet zone and an envelope outlet zone, first conveying means connecting the firs... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6508558 | Retroflective prismatic retro-reflectors without visually disturbing seams A method and apparatus for making retro-reflective articles are described wherein continuous or large sheets of retro-reflective material can be made without visually disturbing seam lines. In one embodiment molds having retro-reflective elements have ser... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6497509 | Method for measuring absolute value of thermal conductivity A method of measuring the absolute value of thermal conductivity of low thermal conducting solid materials is disclosed. Thermal conductivity and heat capacity of the sample are determined simultaneously in a single measurement with the prerequisite that ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6408993 | Control arrangement for a brake lever A brake lever is to be attached to a splined S-cam shaft of an automotive drum brake and to be connected to a brake cylinder push rod. The lever has a control arrangement for transmitting a control movement from a control disc with a reference point to a ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6328691 | Endoscope with at least one glued and additionally welded end window The invention discloses an endoscope having an outer tube in whose distal end area are mounted an endoscope objective whose image is transmitted by an image transmitter to the proximal end of the endoscope, and a distal end window which closes the outer t... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6299624 | Handle for a medical instrument A handle for a medical instrument comprises a first connecting means for connecting a shaft of said instrument of said handle, said shaft defining a longitudinal axis of said instrument. The handle further comprises a second connecting means for connectin... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6251108 | Smooth-surface rotary electrode for HF surgery What is described here is an electrode for HF surgery and especially for vaporizing tissue, comprising at least one electrode body which comes into contact with the tissue to be treated at least in parts, at least one lead via which the electrode body is ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247764 | Full function valve for heavy duty semi-trailer brake systems A full-function value for the tractor-trailer vehicle is provided with a unitary valve body enveloping service brake, pressure-protection, at least one solenoid, modulator and delivery pistons actuatable to be displaced between respective rest and operati... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6221008 | Device for lifting the abdominal wall for laparoscopy Disclosed is a device for lifting the abdominal wall for laparoscopy, whereby the device can be inserted into the abdominal cavity through an opening in the abdominal wall, having an instrument shaft, which is provided at its distal end region with at lea... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6189422 | Screwdriver A screwdriver for introducing and screwing a screw into the human or animal body and/or for unscrewing and removing a screw from the human or animal body has a handle and a shaft whose front end has a blade that can be brought into engagement with a screw... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6096058 | Surgical instrument with an apparatus for limiting the transfer of a force An surgical instrument comprises a movable actuation element, at least one working part moved by said actuation element, an apparatus for limiting a transfer of a force transferred via said actuation element to said at least one working part. Said apparat... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6077286 | Instrument with a bendable handle What is described here is an instrument having a shaft element carrying an engaging element disposed on the distal end thereof, which is operated via a proximally disposed actuator element which is integrated into a handle for being mobile in such a way t... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5991434 | IC lead inspection system configurable for different camera positions A system for inspecting leads of an IC using at least one camera is provided, where the system permits configuration of the camera to various positions. The camera provides a digitized frame of the IC leads. The system includes a set of configurable param... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5982904 | Wireless headset A wireless headset is provided, comprising: a microphone for receiving a first audio signal and for generating a corresponding microphone electrical signal; a portable receiver/transmitter electrically connected to the microphone for transmitting a first ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5974210 | Probe for spectroscopic analysis A probe for use in spectroscopic analysis comprises an optical fiber with a rod-like end piece. One form of the probe has a local detector which can be deposited on the end piece or located close to it. This improves collection efficiency of radiation dif... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5956766 | Stroller blanket A blanket for warming a child seated in a stroller having a frame, a seat, and push handles is provided. The blanket includes a sack portion for receiving the legs of the child seated in the stroller, the sack portion having side walls, a rear wall, and a... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5951570 | Intracorporal treatment system Disclosed is an intracorporal treatment system for crushing concretions, such as stones in the urinary tract, calcium deposits in the blood vessels or bone cement, having a thrust unit which accelerates a thrust element in an acceleration path in such a m... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5951465 | Device for carrying out manipulations in the human body Disclosed is a device for carrying out manipulations in the human body, in particular in the uterus. The device includes a hook element provided with at least one hook which is connected via a rod, which is guided in a shaft, to a grip end provided at a p... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5904130 | Gaseous fuel injection system A gaseous fuel injection system for use with a combustion engine having a throttle cable. The system include a supply tank connected to a pressure regulator connected to a throttle assembly, and a safety valve preventing fuel flow when the engine is not o... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5901847 | Package for container and packaging method A multi-pack comprising a plurality of containers, each having a respective label attached thereto, and packaging for holding said plurality of containers together, wherein the packaging is formed from a strip of sheet material which also constitutes at l... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5896917 | Active heat sink structure with flow augmenting rings and method for removing heat An active heat sink is described for use in the transfer of heat from a heat generating device such as a semiconductor chip and the like with a heat sink having an embedded fan surrounded by a plurality of heat conducting flow augmenting rings separated b... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5845514 | Chilling apparatus An apparatus for chilling beverage containers such as bottles or cans, includes a chamber which containing chilling liquid cooled by a refrigeration unit and a support arrangement for sup-porting containers in the liquid. A flexible membrane in the form o... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5816277 | White stick for blind persons The invention relates to a white stick with a transmitter for emitting directed signals, a receiver for receiving signals which are reflected by an object and with display means for converting received signals into an indication which is perceptible by th... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5692188 | System for processing and washing photographic images A drum photographic processor is provided which comprises a trough for receiving processing liquid, a drum mounted within the trough in contact with the liquid, the drum having an outer surface for mounting the photographic sheet material such that a non-... | 11/25/1997 |
