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Number of patents: 142
Last date: May 09, 2006

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7041947Controlled flow instrument for microwave assisted chemistry with high viscosity liquids and heterogeneous mixtures
A controlled-flow microwave instrument for chemical synthesis that includes heterogeneous or highly viscous materials. Includes a fluid reservoir for supplying or receiving fluids, a fluid pump in fluid communication with the reservoir for pumping fluids to or from ...
05/09/2006
7001664Method and apparatus for high denier hollow spiral fiber
An apparatus and method for producing self-texturing hollow fiber that exhibits a desirable tendency to coil rather than to bend sharply or zig-zag. In one embodiment the invention is a spinneret for the production of hollow filament having first and second curved s...
02/21/2006
D515183Perimeter gutter having a curved section for a swimming pool
02/14/2006
6989519Controlled flow instrument for microwave assisted chemistry with high viscosity liquids and heterogeneous mixtures
A controlled-flow microwave instrument for chemical synthesis using heterogeneous or highly viscous starting materials includes a microwave source for generating electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequencies, a microwave cavity in wave communication with th...
01/24/2006
6987281Group III nitride contact structures for light emitting devices
A superlattice contact structure for light emitting devices includes a plurality of contiguous p-type Group III nitride layers. The contact structure may be formed of p-type indium nitride, aluminum indium nitride, or indium gallium nitride. Also disclosed is a ligh...
01/17/2006
6973994Apparatus for increasing the quality of sound from an acoustic source
An apparatus for increasing the quality of sound from an acoustic source comprises in one embodiment a hollow enclosure, an acoustic source, an acoustic guide, a pair of acoustic inlet openings, a pair of acoustic exit openings, and pair of acoustic paths, wherein t...
12/13/2005
6967116Light emitting device incorporating a luminescent material
A light emitting device uses a source of exciting radiation such as an light emitting diode to excite a photo luminescent material to provide a source of visible light. The photo luminescent material is loaded into a low density material such as a xerogel or an aero...
11/22/2005
6966226Pressure measurement in microwave-assisted chemical synthesis
A pressure-measuring vessel system for microwave assisted chemical processes is disclosed. The vessel system includes a pressure resistant vessel that is otherwise transparent to microwave radiation, a pressure-resistant closure for the mouth of the vessel, with por...
11/22/2005
6964917Semi-insulating silicon carbide produced by Neutron transmutation doping
A method is disclosed for producing highly uniform semi-insulating characteristics in single crystal silicon carbide for semiconductor applications. The method includes irradiating a silicon carbide single crystal having net p-type doping and deep levels with neutro...
11/15/2005
6959811Tackle container with nesting space
A container for the convenient transport and storage of fishing lures, particularly crank baits, is disclosed. The container includes channels running parallel to one another, with curved or slanted walls so that the bottom of the channel is offset from the top. A p...
11/01/2005
6955977Single step pendeo-and lateral epitaxial overgrowth of group III-nitride epitaxial layers with group III-nitride buffer layer and resulting structures
A method of fabricating a gallium nitride-based semiconductor structure on a substrate includes the steps of forming a mask having at least one opening therein directly on the substrate, growing a buffer layer through the opening, and growing a layer of gallium nitr...
10/18/2005
6952024Group III nitride LED with silicon carbide cladding layer
A semiconductor structure for light emitting devices includes a Group III nitride active layer positioned between a silicon carbide cladding layer and a Group III nitride cladding layer, wherein the silicon carbide cladding layer and the Group III nitride cladding l...
10/04/2005
6946739Layered semiconductor devices with conductive vias
A method of fabricating an integrated circuit on a silicon carbide substrate is disclosed that eliminates wire bonding that can otherwise cause undesired inductance. The method includes fabricating a semiconductor device on a first surface of a silicon carbide subst...
09/20/2005
6946682Robust group III light emitting diode for high reliability in standard packaging applications
A physically robust light emitting diode is disclosed that offers high-reliability in standard packaging and that will withstand high temperature and high humidity conditions. The diode comprises a Group III nitride heterojunction diode with a p-type Group III nitri...
09/20/2005
6927371Pressure vessel with composite sleeve
The vessel assembly includes a polymeric cylinder and a circular polymeric cap for the cylinder, the cylinder being closed at one end and open at the other end to receive the cap. The open end of the cylinder has a lip that is beveled inwardly from the open end, and...
08/09/2005
6926939Pressure vessel with composite sleeve
A self sealing vessel assembly for high pressure microwave assisted chemistry is disclosed. The vessel assembly includes a polymeric cylinder and a circular polymeric cap for the cylinder, the cylinder being closed at one end and open at the other end to receive the...
08/09/2005
6917023Reaction and temperature control for high power microwave-assisted chemistry techniques
A method is disclosed for carrying out microwave assisted chemical reactions. The method includes the steps of placing reactants in a microwave-transparent vessel, placing the vessel and its contents into a microwave cavity, applying microwave radiation within the c...
07/12/2005
6909119Low temperature formation of backside ohmic contacts for vertical devices
A semiconductor device is disclosed that includes a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface and a first conductivity type and at least one epitaxial layer on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate. The epitaxial layer is formed ...
06/21/2005
6906352Group III nitride LED with undoped cladding layer and multiple quantum well
The present invention is a semiconductor structure for light emitting devices that can emit in the red to ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The structure includes a first n-type cladding layer of AlxInyGa1−x−yN...
06/14/2005
6903446Pattern for improved visual inspection of semiconductor devices
A semiconductor structure is disclosed that enhances quality control inspection of device. The structure includes a substrate having at least one planar face, a first metal layer on the planar face, and covering some, but not all of the planar face in a first predet...
06/07/2005
6886408Pressure measurement in microwave-assisted chemical synthesis
A pressure-measuring vessel system for microwave assisted chemical processes is disclosed. The vessel system includes a pressure resistant vessel that is otherwise transparent to microwave radiation, a pressure-resistant closure for the mouth of the vessel, with por...
05/03/2005
6883667Automatic debris separation system
The invention is an automatic debris separation system for effecting air separation of fragmented materials, such as size-reduced fiber feedstocks derived from textile wastes. The system uses high-velocity air within an elutriation assembly to efficiently remove fer...
04/26/2005
6884644Low temperature formation of backside ohmic contacts for vertical devices
The invention comprises a method for forming a metal-semiconductor ohmic contact (18) for use in a semiconductor device (10) having a plurality of epitaxial layers (14a-c) wherein the ohmic contact (18) is preferably formed after d...
04/26/2005
6883668Method of automatic debris separation
The invention is an automatic debris separation process for effecting air separation of fragmented materials, such as size-reduced fiber feedstocks derived from textile wastes. The process uses high-velocity air within an elutriation assembly to efficiently remove f...
04/26/2005
6880959Vehicle illumination guide
The invention is a vehicle illumination assembly that provides a vertically extending guide member connected to the bumper of a vehicle. The guide member includes a longitudinal opening and a top opening that each provide entry into the hollow interior of the guide ...
04/19/2005
6871778Container for holding and dispensing multiple types of items
A container is provided with a main cavity partitioned into several compartments by dividing walls bridging the main cavity. The container and dividing walls are constructed by providing a single blank and forming the container out of the blank using folds and attac...
03/29/2005
6866189Retail carton and baking tray
A container is provided with a removable lid which allows for corner reinforcement structures to remain attached to the container after lid removal. According to one embodiment, the lid is removable via a combination of tear-away strips and reverse cuts. The contain...
03/15/2005
6867400Method and apparatus for continuous flow microwave-assisted chemistry techniques
The invention is a method and associated instrument for microwave assisted chemistry. The invention includes the steps of directing a continuous flow of fluid through a microwave cavity while applying microwave radiation to the cavity and to the continuous flow of m...
03/15/2005
6863871Sealing closure for high pressure vessels in microwave assisted chemistry
A dynamic sealing structure for pressure vessels used in microwave assisted chemistry is disclosed. The structure includes a cylindrical vessel liner and a removable liner cap, each formed of a microwave transparent material. The liner has a circular mouth with a li...
03/08/2005
6863212Reclosable container
A container is provided with a simple opening and closure mechanism which provides for easy reclosure of the container. A user may grasp a reclosable flap and move the flap between open and closed positions to effect opening and closure of the container. The reclosa...
03/08/2005
6860059Spinner bait tackle organizer with compression catches
A container for the convenient transport and storage of fishing lures, particularly spinner baits, is disclosed. The container includes channels running parallel to one another, a slightly raised portion for supporting the neck of a lure, and a vertically extending ...
03/01/2005
6860122Fabric with pain-relieving characteristics and structures therefrom, and method
A fabric for reducing endogenous pain by application of the fabric to a pain site to facilitate the flow of endogenous electrical current in the body, and including a knitted stretch fabric having a knit base structure of electrically non-conductive fibers forming c...
03/01/2005
6860400Container with friction dispenser
A container is provided for storing and dispensing objects in an easy-to-fill, easy-to-ship, and easy-to-use manner. The container is provided with a dispensing portion sized according to the size of the objects contained within the container such that the objects a...
03/01/2005
6852088Knee support device for applying radial pressure
An adjustable support device for the knee, including a strap having at least one elastic portion and first and second ends. A primary tensioning device is positioned on the strap for securing the strap around the knee and positioning the strap in a primary tensioned...
02/08/2005
6848947Cross-connector for interfacing multiple communication devices
A cross-connector capable of connecting communication lines between a variety of communication devices comprises in one embodiment a first housing having eight primary leads, a second housing having eight secondary leads, a plurality of conductive paths within the f...
02/01/2005
6849874Minimizing degradation of SiC bipolar semiconductor devices
A bipolar device has at least one p-type layer of single crystal silicon carbide and at least one n-type layer of single crystal silicon carbide, wherein those portions of those stacking faults that grow under forward operation are segregated from at least one of th...
02/01/2005
6832904Apparatus for cooling and finishing melt-spun filaments
A hollow quench stick tube capable of cooling and finishing melt-spun filaments comprises in one embodiment a hollow cooling tube connected to a hollow support tube, a finish applicator that substantially surrounds the hollow support tube, and a spoiler skirt that s...
12/21/2004
6832874Modular seabed processing system
To install a modular seabed processing system (1) on a seabed, a monopile foundation (3) is first lowered down and driven into the seabed. A docking unit (4) is lowered towards the installed foundation (3) so that a mating clamp system (
12/21/2004
6824611Method and apparatus for growing silicon carbide crystals
A method and apparatus for controlled, extended and repeatable growth of high quality silicon carbide boules of a desired polytype is disclosed which utilizes graphite crucibles coated with a thin coating of a metal carbide and in particular carbides selected from t...
11/30/2004
6825501Robust Group III light emitting diode for high reliability in standard packaging applications
A physically robust light emitting diode is disclosed that offers high-reliability in standard packaging and that will withstand high temperature and high humidity condition. The diode comprises a Group III nitride heterojunction diode with a p-type Group III nitrid...
11/30/2004
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