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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6635020 | Reusable fluid pressure transducer monitoring apparatus An apparatus for monitoring fluid pressure includes a reusable base section, and a disposable dome section detachably connected to the base section. The disposable dome section defines a fluid pathway and includes a dome viewing segment in fluid communica... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6592831 | Vaporization and cracker cell method and apparatus A method and apparatus for vaporizing and cracking chemical elements for use in a deposition process. The apparatus includes a vaporization cell integrally connected with a thermal cracker cell. The vaporization cell has an inlet section in communication ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6586098 | Composite reflective flake based pigments comprising reflector layers on bothside of a support layer A flake-based pigment is provided having improved specular reflectance characteristics in the visible wavelength range. The flake-based pigment has a plurality of composite reflective flakes each formed of a support layer and a reflector layer on one or b... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582738 | Process for preparing chewing gum containing a nutritional supplement A process for preparing a chewing gum tablet includes cooling a chewing gum composition to a temperature at which the gum composition is brittle, and grinding the cooled, brittle gum composition to form a chewing gum powder. The gum composition can be coo... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6579452 | Integrated monolithic microfabricated electrospray and liquid chromatography system and method An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrospray-liquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6572784 | Luminescent pigments and foils with color-shifting properties Interference pigment flakes and foils are provided which have luminescent and color-shifting properties. The pigment flakes can have a symmetrical coating structure on opposing sides of a core layer, can have an asymmetrical coating structure with all of ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6569529 | Titanium-containing interference pigments and foils with color shifting properties Interference pigment flakes and foils are provided which have color shifting properties. The pigment flakes can have a symmetrical coating structure on opposing sides of a reflector layer, can have an asymmetrical coating structure with all of the layers ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6569324 | Integrated monolithic microfabricated electrospray and liquid chromatography system and method An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrospray-liquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6570439 | Circuit arrangement to reduce the supply voltage of a circuit part and process for activating a circuit part In order to achieve reliable operation despite the greater interference susceptibility of a circuit (1) at a reduced power supply, in addition to a global power supply path (6, 7) to supply the circuit (1) in operating state, a rest state power supply pat... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565770 | Color-shifting pigments and foils with luminescent coatings Interference pigment flakes and foils are provided which have luminescent and color-shifting properties. A luminescent material coating structure is provided which partially covers or encapsulates a color-shifting pigment flake, or covers the outer surfac... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6563111 | Integrated monolithic microfabricated electrospray and liquid chromatography system and method An electrospray device, a liquid chromatography device and an electrospray-liquid chromatography system are disclosed. The electrospray device comprises a substrate defining a channel between an entrance orifice on an injection surface and an exit orifice... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6547314 | Camper anchoring and/or positioning system A system for anchoring and/or positioning a camper within a bed of a truck. The system comprising an anchoring assembly, a positioning assembly, and tie-down means for interconnecting the camper with said anchoring assembly. The anchoring assembly is atta... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6545809 | Color shifting carbon-containing interference pigments A color shifting multilayer interference film is provided which may be used to produce foils or flakes for use in pigment compositions and colorants having color shifting properties. The flakes can be interspersed into a pigment medium to form paints, ink... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6542306 | Compact multiple channel multiplexer/demultiplexer devices Multiple channel multiplexing/demultiplexing devices include an optically transparent optical block seated atop an optically transparent beam-directing member. The optical block includes a plurality of wavelength selective elements, a plurality of reflect... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6524381 | Methods for producing enhanced interference pigments Methods and apparatus are provided for uniformly depositing a coating material from a vaporization source onto a powdered substrate material to form a thin coalescence film of the coating material that smoothly replicates the surface microstructure of the... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6475454 | Thermally limited selective oxidation methods and apparatus A method and apparatus are provided for selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide in the presence of hydrogen gas while leaving the hydrogen substantially unoxidized. This method utilizes a catalytic material, such as copper/copper oxide, silver/silver oxide,... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6473165 | Automated verification systems and methods for use with optical interference devices An automated verification system for authenticating an object having an optical security feature includes an optical system, a transport staging apparatus, and an analyzing device. The optical system includes one or more light sources that are capable of ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6471506 | Methods for reducing NOx in combustion flue gas using metal-containing additives Various methods for decreasing the amount of nitrogen oxides released to the atmosphere as a component of combustion gas mixtures are provided. The methods specifically provide for the removal of nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) from gas... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6398364 | Off-axis image projection display system An image projection display system is provided which utilizes an off-axis illumination configuration. A beam splitter is configured to direct a first light beam along a first optical path toward reflective imaging devices adapted to direct a second light ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6383638 | Bright metal flake based pigments A flake-based pigment is provided having improved specular reflectance characteristics in the visible wavelength range. The flake-based pigment has a plurality of core flake sections each formed of a central reflector layer and dielectric support layers o... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6382841 | Optical component coupling and method for manufacturing same The present invention discloses a bonding collar for coupling optical components and methods for manufacturing the bonding collar and mounting the optical components to the bonding collar. The bonding collar is composed of a material having a thermal expa... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6312815 | Two layer protective coatings A system for protecting surfaces and facilitating the removal of unwanted substances therefrom is disclosed, the system including a polymeric coating having a low volatile organics content (VOC) which is safe for the environment, and a cleaner for applica... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6261141 | Ergonomic kayak paddle A kayak paddle with a generally straight shaft that is preferably about 0.7 inches in diameter, the shaft is also conically tapered at either end. A left hand grip and a right hand grip are mounted on the shaft, and there is a blade at either end of the s... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6211243 | Methods for treating cold sores with anti-infective compositions The present invention relates to a method of treated disordered epithelial tissues such as cold sores and other complications resulting from disorders such as herpes, and the like. The inventive method combines an anti-infective and/or antimicrobial activ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6144464 | Method and system for modification of fax data rate over wireless channels A method and apparatus for improving the successful transmission of facsimile data over a wireless communication channel is provided comprising a facsimile machine, a wireless transceiver and a connector interfacing therebetween. The facsimile machine det... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6115475 | Capacitor-less crossover network for electro-acoustic loudspeakers A crossover network for partitioning by frequency an electrical audio signal from an amplifier into a plurality of frequency bands, namely a high frequency band, and a low frequency band, and alternatively a high frequency band, a mid-range frequency band... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6088848 | Portable shower for invalids A modular portable shower with an impermeable liner and a modular frame that permits to shower a bedridden person while lying on bed. This level of comfort is provided to bedridden persons with the aid of an impermeable liner that can be extended and remo... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6073866 | Apparatus methods and systems for pulverizing and cleaning brittle recyclable materials A pulverizing pass having at one side an adjustable crushing plate which forces the material entering to pass between the plate and variable speed replaceable rotating hammers which are substantially open causing the material to be pulverized. The chamber... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6059209 | Manually operated apparatus for crushing tablets into powders A pill crusher with a pivotable hammer which applies pressure to the tablets when a press applies pressure to the hammer enables a user to quickly and securely crush tablets. The hammer and the press are pivotally connected to opposing ends of a body whic... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6054146 | Wax-based fish food compositions, articles and related methods Fish aquarium owners are enabled to feed fish during an extended absence through the use of wax-based fish food compositions. Fish food and a water-expandable material, such as clay, are substantially homogenous distributed within wax. The wax protects th... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6038996 | Modular boat anchor and kit A modular anchor with a stress sensitive shank that permits its easy retrieval from the floor onto which the anchor became stuck. This retrieval is accomplished by merely pulling the anchor cable, the integrity of the cable being preserved as a consequenc... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6021262 | System and method for detection of, notification of, and automated repair of problem conditions in a messaging system The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically monitoring the status of messaging software. When a deficiency in the messaging software or a messaging link connecting messaging systems is detected, the invention refers to a con... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5988317 | Modular hinged scaffold unit A modular foldable scaffold with hinged structures that can be easily assembled, disassembled and compactly stored. The three main components of the scaffold are modular end ladders, a modular support platform and modular stabilizing members. A clamping a... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5978566 | Client side deferred actions within multiple MAPI profiles A user-defined rule that specifies a condition and an action to be performed is processed in an electronic messaging system that includes a server and a client by determining at the server whether the condition is satisfied upon an occurrence of an event.... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5910369 | Methods for protecting substrates with urethane protective coatings A system for protecting surfaces and facilitating the removal of unwanted substances therefrom is disclosed, the system including a polymeric coating having a low volatile organics content (VOC) which is safe for the environment, and a cleaner for applica... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5835953 | Backup system that takes a snapshot of the locations in a mass storage device that has been identified for updating prior to updating A system and method for maintaining logically consistent backups using minimal data transfer are presented. A system comprises a backup system having a backup storage device and one or more primary systems having mass storage devices that are to be backed... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5823967 | Flush valve with cable attachment A flush valve having a fluid receiving housing having a first passageway, a fluid discharge housing having a second passageway, and a flow restricting device having a capillary tube defining a primary fluid flow path extending between the first passageway... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5820565 | Flush valve with interlocking seal A flush valve comprising a fluid receiving housing having a first passageway, a fluid discharge housing having a second passageway, and a flow restricting means having a capillary tube defining a primary fluid flow path extending between the first passage... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5820596 | Vascular blood containment device A blood containment, visualization and tactile confirmation device is provided for use with a vascular entry needle. The device includes a visualization channel and/or a compliant outer wall portion which indicates whether a needle connected to the device... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5819030 | System and method for configuring a server computer for optimal performance for a particular server type A technique for configuring a server computer using an optimizer program to achieve optimal performance of the server based on the server types supported by the server. Configuration may involve both calculating server configuration parameters and decidin... | 10/06/1998 |
