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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7223718 | Enhanced glyphosate herbicidal concentrates A herbicidal concentrate of a glyphosate di-salt and an enhancement agent is obtained by adjusting the pH of a concentrate containing a glyphosate salt until a single-phase concentrate is obtained. The amount of base added to the concentrate is generally the amount ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 6437119 | Compounds formed from two or three antibiotics and their processes of preparation Processes for preparing compounds having two or three antibiotic functionalities using quinolone derivatives, ଲ-lactams and vancomycin and the like as the starting materials and chloride linking agents; and the novel compounds prepared by these proc... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6223590 | Volatilization device for liquids The process is disclosed for transforming a liquid mixture sample in a pressurized container to a vapor phase sample of substantially the same concentration as in the liquid mixture which includes the combination of a coarse filter, a first orifice or pre... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6120166 | Light source apparatus for a spectral analyzer A filter IR spectral analyzer has a highly efficient compact imaging optical collector having a first concave reflector of ellipsoidal design or shape, having a light source at one of its foci and a second concave reflector of spherical design which has i... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6113894 | Ophthalmic compositions and process of using An ophthalmic composition and process for treating blepharitis employing the composition of 0.5-10% of available nonionic surfactant in water to emulsify and remove lipids from the corneal surface.... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6100529 | Automatic portable automotive refrigerant analyzer An automatic no moving parts portable IR spectrometer for the purpose of analyzing automotive refrigerants comprising an IR source with intermittent output by electronic means not requiring an optical cavity or mechanical chopper, a gas cell which is acti... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6086912 | Topical drug delivery system A drug delivery system for the topical administration of medication or other therapeutic material wherein the prior art peripheral layer of adhesive surrounding the active drug delivery area of the system is replaced by a bandage wrap.... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6027413 | Golf club swing training method A golf club swing training method wherein the golfer swings a club while having a length of elastic material connected at one end to the elbow and connected at the other end at the contralateral hip of the golfer.... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6006591 | Volatization device for liquids Apparatus and process are disclosed for transforming a liquid sample in a pressurized container to a vapor phase sample which includes the combination of a coarse filter, a flow restricting orifice, a pressure cut-off switch, a coalescing filter, and a fi... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5979616 | Tilt control apparatus for vehicles A device for sensing the angular or turning movement of a moving vehicle is disclosed. At a pre-set point in the turn, the sensing device will provide a signal to the suspension system to change from "soft" to "stiff" suspension and thus prevent any furth... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5971115 | Tilt control apparatus for vehicles A shock-absorbing, tilt-controlling system is disclosed where the shock-absorbing unit is mounted between the vehicle's frame and axle and a tilt-controlling unit is mounted remotely from, but in communication with the shock-absorbing unit.... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5905144 | Antivirals and process for preparation A series of novel antivirals are disclosed intended to attack a broad range of DNA and RNA viruses, in which nucleosides closely related entities are linked via reaction with a diacid chloride of the general structure COCl--(CH2)n --... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5861148 | Ophthalmic compositions and process of using An ophthalmic composition and process for treating blepharitis employing the composition of 0.5-10% of available nonionic surfactant in water to emulsify and remove lipids from the corneal surface.... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5728301 | Apparatus and method for thin layer chromatography A method for spectral analysis of mixtures is disclosed using thin layer chromatography for separation of the components of the mixture followed by taking FTIR spectroscopic readings along the vertical length of the coated support.... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5723341 | Screen cell and method of using A method of analyzing a specimen by infrared spectroscopy is disclosed wherein a specimen support having a plurality of unobstructed holes of substantially uniform size and a film of the specimen enclosing each hole is positioned vertically in the spectro... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5693791 | Antibiotics and process for preparation A group of reagents, as diisocyanates, dianhydrides, diacidchlorides, diepoxides, carbodiimides and the like are utilized to link a wide variety of antibiotic moities, reacted two at a time with said reagents, the said antibiotic moieties containing group... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5677191 | Organic chemical compound test papers and method of using same A series of organic test papers are described for the detection and identification of all types of organic compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, esters, acids, amines, isocyanates, anhydrides, amides, nitrides, aromatics, phenols, ethers, and other organi... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5584557 | High efficiency compact illumination system An improved illumination system employing two concave reflecting mirrors and a non-imaging reflector to concentrate energy (light) more efficiently is disclosed.... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5540699 | Phaco-shield for protecting the posterior capsule during phaco-emulsification A phaco-shield for placement over an eye prior to surgery to prevent contact between the leading edge of a surgical probe and the posterior capsule of the eye. The phaco-shield includes a base with a central aperture and two flexible flaps on either side ... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5529153 | Tilt control apparatus for vehicles In a vehicle having a transverse axle and a body, and a shock absorber mounted between the axle and the body to absorb shock from vertical movement of the axle and prevent shock from being transmitted completely to the body of the vehicle, the improvement... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5523837 | Beam stealer laser power meter An essentially non-intrusive laser power meter is described which is dependent on the reflection of a minor fraction of energy from a laser beam. A small beam splitter positioned on the periphery of the laser beam directs a small amount of the beam's refl... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5519220 | FTIR chemical reaction monitor The device of the invention employs a small Teflon.RTM. vial which is mounted in a vertical position in a plastic box, and a segment of screen attached to a rod which can be raised or lowered into the reaction vessel which contains liquid reactants. When ... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5519219 | Portable filter infrared spectrometer There is described within a portable, battery-powered multiple filter infrared spectrometer consisting of a highly efficient optical system employing an infrared source with a chopper, from which IR energy passes through compound parabolic concentrators (... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5453252 | Screen cell for spectroscopy A specimen support for optical observation or analysis is disclosed. The support comprises a disc-like member composed of a rigid material and having a plurality of holes extending therethrough, preferably in a screen of substantially equal-sized holes. W... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5444247 | Sublimation apparatus and process A sublimation apparatus and process for separating solids and high boiling liquids are disclosed wherein a temperature gradient is imposed along the length of the vertically oriented, evacuated tube-shaped vessel or container and means for collecting and/... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5437354 | Tilt control apparatus for vehicles In a vehicle having a transverse axle and a body, and a shock absorber mounted between the axle and the body to absorb shock from vertical movement of the axle and prevent shock from being transmitted completely to the body, the improvement disclosed invo... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5428222 | Spectral analyzer with new high efficiency collection optics and method of using same A spectral analyzer has a high efficiency optical collector having a first concave reflector portion and an opposed second concave reflector portion providing an exit passage therethrough, and a light emitting source of a predetermined wavelength range is... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5423960 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing iodine-free iodides An electrochemical process and equipment for preparing iodides, e.g. hydriodic acid (HI), iodide salts and other iodide compounds, substantially free of iodine, are disclosed.... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5419821 | Process and equipment for reforming and maintaining electroless metal baths Process and equipment for reforming and maintaining the chemistry of an electroless metal bath, particularly an electroless nickel bath is disclosed.... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5403323 | Method and apparatus for phaco-emulsification A surgical method for removing tissue and other objects from the body of humans or animals, e.g. cataracts, blood clots, fatty deposits, etc. by disrupting them but minimizing the danger of piercing neighboring tissue through the use of a specially design... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5328144 | Tamper-proof ticket holder Tamper-proof ticket holder comprising two opposing fingers, both having the width of a ticket, the distance between the fingers being sufficient to allow depression of the fingers for insertion of the ticket; the fingers being sufficiently flexible to hol... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5302766 | Isomerization process A process for converting the isomers of HCFC-123 to HCFC-123 using TaF5 and/or Nb5 in the absence of HF.... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5204169 | Polystyrene foams containing 1,1-defluoroethane This invention relates to the use of polyfluorocarbon blowing agents in the preparation of polymer foams; particularly the use of 1,1-difluoroethane in the preparation of polystyrene foams for food packaging and food serving.... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5135350 | Method for transporting a patient from an ambulance This invention is a carrier for an ambulance litter which safely and easily transports a patient between the ambulance and a hospital gurney. The litter carrier includes a frame and a platform, the platform being pivotably mounted to the frame. Moving the... | 08/04/1992 |
| 4946436 | Pressure-relieving device and process for implanting This invention involves a porous device for implantation in the scleral tissue of the eye to relieve the intraocular pressure of glaucoma and a method for surgically implanting the device.... | 08/07/1990 |
