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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7037721 | Protein-free defined media for the growth of normal human keratinocytes Improvements are made to a novel media that replace the requirement for all protein growth factors by the addition to the medium of physiological concentrations of retinyl acetate. The media are serum-free, companion cell or feeder layer-free and organotypic, matrix... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6717419 | Liquid dielectric capacitor for film thickness mapping The present invention includes capacitive film thickness measurement devices and measurement systems. The invention also includes machines or instruments using those aspects of the invention. The present invention additionally includes methods and procedures using t... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6708504 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by releasing a cooling fluid in a hollow portion of the extrudate. Hollows may be created in ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705523 | System and method for delivering supplies to a production line A system and method is disclosed for delivering supplies from a loading dock to a production line using a supply delivery computer system that interfaces with a conveyor computer system to control transportation of supplies from a conveyor system to pickup stations ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6674939 | Using fibers as delay elements in optical true-time delay devices based on the white cell The present invention provides for a delay unit for optically generating time delays in signals comprising: a delay entrance plane, the delay entrance plane comprising at least one row of signal input positions, wherein each signal input position is adapt... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6651759 | Hybrid electric vehicle A hybrid electric propulsion system for powering a vehicle using a natural fuel engine and an electric motor. The hybrid electric vehicle is comprised of a drive train; an electric motor for driving the drive train; an auxiliary power unit (APU); an elect... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6640223 | Seamless integration of internet resources A mechanism for seamlessly searching and accessing information available through the Internet and other resources is disclosed. The present invention maintains a database of file objects available from numerous sources. The present invention updates the d... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6637213 | Cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to thoroughly cool an extrudate by directing a cooling fluid toward a surface of the extrudate (e.g., an interior ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632364 | Engineered in situ anaerobic reactive zones An in situ method and system for reductive dechlorination, the precipitation of chromium, the precipitation of heavy metals, and microbial denitrification. The invention comprises the formation of in situ anaerobic reactive zones to precipitate and filter... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6633630 | System for integrated electronic communications A system is disclosed for integrating electronic mail, voice mail, and fax mail in a universal mailbox. Message receivers may access their messages with a telephone or a computer regardless of the communication medium used by the message sender. Using a t... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6623870 | Electroluminescence in light emitting polymers featuring deaggregated polymers In general terms, the present invention includes a light emitting polymeric material the light emitting polymeric material capable of producing electroluminescence upon being provided with a flow of electrons, the light emitting polymeric material compris... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6620271 | Open die system A die system for use in formation of a welded flashing, comprising a body portion comprised of a conducting material, the body portion having a first end and a second end; an indent portion at the first end of said body portion adapted to accept a portion... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6621100 | Polymer-, organic-, and molecular-based spintronic devices This invention relates to organic based spintronic devices, and electronic devices comprising them, including spin valves, spin tunnel junctions, spin transistors and spin light-emitting devices. New polymer-, organic- and molecular-based electronic devic... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6615437 | Gear-enabled wringing device A gear-driven cleaning device having two gear components attached to the elongate handle. The first gear component providing torque for driving the second gear component which drives a wringing component. The cleaning device also having a pawl and ratchet... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6616077 | Material processing apparatus A method for adjusting the separation between a pair of roller assemblies. A frame is provided. One roller assembly is rotatably supported by a first pair of supports fixed with respect to the frame. On the other hand, another roller assembly is rotatably... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6616781 | Open die system A die system for use in formation of a welded flashing, comprising a body portion comprised of a conducting material, the body portion having a first end and a second end; an indent portion at the first end of said body portion adapted to accept a portion... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6617376 | Flexible wood composition A flexible wood composition comprising at least one cellulosic filler and a material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic elastomers and melt-processible rubbers. Additionally, the composition may include other ingredients including, but no... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6616826 | Electrolysis apparatus and methods using urania in electrodes, and methods of producing reduced substances from oxidized substances The present invention includes uranium-bearing ceramic phase electrodes and electrolysis apparatus and electrolysis methods featuring same, including methods of metal production and the like by the electrolytic reduction of oxides or salts of the respecti... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6614922 | Wire pattern test system The present invention includes testing devices and testing systems. This invention also includes machines or electronic apparatus using these aspects of the invention. The present invention also includes methods and processes using these devices and syste... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6606076 | Reflective panel for wireless applications A reflective panel for deflecting electromagnetic waves comprised of a resistive material varying in resistivity across the panel; a center portion on the panel, having a predetermined resistivity; a periphery portion on the panel having a higher resistiv... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6598663 | Method for detecting density gradients The present invention includes molding additives and molded materials. This invention also includes machines or electronic apparatus using these aspects of the invention. The present invention also includes methods and processes for making and using these... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6598656 | Method for fabricating high-melting, wear-resistant ceramics and ceramic composites at low temperatures This invention relates to methods and apparatus useful in the ceramics industry. More specifically, this invention relates to the fabrication of high melting, wear-resistant ceramics and ceramic composites at low temperatures. The method involves reacting... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6598500 | Double-nut tool and method of setting the toe angle of a vehicle wheel A device for operating on each nut of a double-nut assembly, wherein an inner nut of the assembly is of a diameter larger than that of an outer nut of the assembly. The device comprises two components: the first component is provided to act on the inner n... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6592351 | Turret loading device for extrusion line The present invention includes an extrusion line system capable of simultaneous running and retooling. The invention utilizes a turret device having an upper surface adapted to rotate about a central point. The turret device has on its upper surface a fir... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6591977 | Conveyor and packaging apparatus and packaging conveyance and packaging methods The present invention relates to a conveyor and packaging apparatus, as well as packaging conveyance and packaging methods for irregularly shaped articles and packages, such as for packaged food products as in the case of conical packages for ice cream co... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6588690 | System and method for treating process material A method and system for treating material, especially medical waste, municipal solid waste and paper, such as newsprint. The system includes an input component having an air lock and shredder; a pressurized treatment component which includes a feed screw ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6588801 | Apparatus and method for sealing a vertical protrusion on a roof A pipe boot having a vertical portion adapted to surround a predetermined portion of the pipe to be covered, the vertical portion having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end has a top opening and wherein the bottom end has a bottom opening; a b... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6590004 | Foam composite wood replacement material The present invention is a foam composite wood replacement material and a method for its manufacture. One embodiment of the present invention is a cellulosic/polymer foamable composite material. The composite material may include at least one cellulosic f... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6579605 | Multilayer synthetic wood component A multilayer synthetic wood component comprised of a layer of a first synthetic wood composition that is secured to a layer of a second synthetic wood composition. As a result, the present invention may provide a component that utilizes the beneficial cha... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6578368 | Cryogenic cooling of extruded and compression molded materials The present invention relates to a system and a method for cooling extruded and molded materials. The present invention is especially useful to cool the hollows found in many extrudates. Hollows may be created in order to reduce material, weight and/or pr... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6579174 | Arcade game having interchangeable features An arcade race game having interchangeable components allowing for the formation of various games. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the race progression indication device. The first player to reach a predetermined point activ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6577700 | Neural network based multi-criteria optimization image reconstruction technique for imaging two- and three-phase flow systems using electrical capacitance tomography A new image reconstruction technique for imaging two- and three-phase flows using electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) has been developed based on multi-criteria optimization using an analog neural network, hereafter referred to as Neural Network Multi... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6575667 | Seawall panel The present invention is directed to a retaining panel of one-piece construction for a body of water. A preferred embodiment of the retaining panel comprises a central portion, two side portions, and two flanges. The central portion has a first end and a ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6569388 | Carbonation ash reactivation process and system for combined SOx and NOx removal The present invention includes methods and apparatus useful in the removal of air pollutants. More specifically, this invention relates to methods and apparatus useful in mitigating major air pollutants (SOx and NOx) and trace toxins... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6555001 | Accelerated remediation using tree crops A method of remediating contaminated groundwater using tree crops and a method of accelerating the root growth of said tree crops in order to hasten the remediation process. Trees are planted in the soil above an area of contaminated groundwater. At least... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6554181 | Reclosable pouring element and a flat gable composite packaging provided therewith A reclosable pouring element with a base member and a closure lid which serves at the same time as the opening device. A flange surrounding the opening surface of the pouring element is fixedly connected to a flat gable top composite packaging. The closur... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6546792 | Tree volume measurment device The present invention includes tree crown volume measuring devices and measuring systems useful in determining the necessary amount of growth regulator product to be applied to trees near power lines. The present invention also includes measuring methods ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6536771 | Laser gun for an arcade game A laser gun for an arcade game that provides a water mist in the path of the laser to allow an illumination of the laser path. The illuminated laser path provides a visible path for the contestants and provides an aesthetically pleasing effect.... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6533794 | Simplified stereotactic apparatus and methods The present invention includes a stereotactic system and a method of use for determining vectors involving no electronic components. The stereotactic system comprises a lower plane device and an upper plane device, each having a pair of non-parallel image... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6532750 | Method and system for densifying cryogenic propellants The present invention relates to methods and systems for densifying liquids, specifically the densification of cryogenic propellants. A preferred system of the present invention subcools and densifies liquid propellants by utilizing a countercurrent gas o... | 03/18/2003 |
