Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7404869 | Method for producing packaging laminated material A method for producing a laminated material, which comprises providing a raw material roll containing a support layer, drawing out a support layer in a web form from the raw material roll, transferring a silver-based thin film layer on an inner face of the inside of... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7384545 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and/or antimicrobial agent provided in a localized area of the container formed by a ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7357863 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and antimicrobial agent for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7329441 | Water-soluble pouches A water-soluble pouch, a process for producing a water-soluble pouch and the use of an electrostatically charged powder for coating film material are provided. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7270876 | Enhanced adhesion of polyethylene terephthalate to paperboard A unique primer emulsion chemistry yields excellent adhesion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)resin to clay coated paperboard (with high starch content)at reduced coatweights of the primer emulsion and the resin as compared to other primer and tie-resin chemistrie... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258786 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241481 | Method of removing sulfur odors from packages An article, such as a polymeric film, sachet, purge control pad, or label, includes a sulfur scavenger. In some embodiments, an oxygen scavenger is also included. A method includes providing an article, including a sulfur scavenger and an oxygen scavenger; and subje... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235063 | Hypodermic injection system A hypodermic injection system particularly for use in mass immunizations having a handpiece with a grasping mechanism for holding ampules filled with injectate, a plunger for driving into the ampule to discharge the injectate in an injection process, an injection sp... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7182817 | Apparatus and method for developing latent fingerprints An apparatus and method for developing latent fingerprints has a breakable capsule containing a cyanoacrylate monomer disposed within an internal chamber of a housing containing a cyanoacrylate catalyst and being adapted for emitting vapors. The housing is impregnat... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165676 | Heat seal blister package having improved moisture vapor transmission barrier and method for forming same A heat seal blister package having an improved moisture vapor transmission barrier hindering penetration of moisture into the blister package from the surrounding environment to support and protect a product therewithin, and a method for forming same. The blister pa... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159718 | Electrostatic charge-free container Container for the storage and/or transportation of liquids or powders, in particular inflammables, suitable for preventing the formation of electrostatic charge, comprising a tank supported by a pallet, housed in a metallic cage and having an outer surface in contac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124771 | Spill containment system and method A spill containment system and method that contain leaks and spills from devices including but not limited to batteries. The system neutralizes and absorbs leaks and spills to prevent the leaks and spills from spreading. The system not only detects leaks, but also i... | 10/24/2006 |
| RE39339 | Compositions for manufacturing fiber-reinforced, starch-bound articles having a foamed cellular matrix Compositions, methods, and systems for manufacturing articles, particularly containers and packaging materials, having a fiber-reinforced, starch-bound cellular matrix. Suitable mixtures used to form the articles are prepared by first preparing a viscous preblended ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097895 | Cross laminated oriented plastic film with integral paperboard core A multi-layer lamination is formed from a core sandwiched between a first oriented plastic layer and a second oriented plastic layer. The orientations of the plastic layers cross at an angle between but not equal to zero degrees and 180 degrees relative to one anoth... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7074520 | Contoured casing of mating clamshell portions for an electrochemical cell The present invention provides an electrochemical cell of either a primary or a secondary chemistry housed in a casing having opposed major side walls of a contoured shape. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7029752 | Plastic container for liquid medicine and method of storing and recovering liquid medicine A plastic container for liquid medicine, which, concerning the effective components of liquid medicine, is capable of prevention of deterioration in quality due to mixing of oxygen and water vapor, prevention of variation in concentration due to water volatilization... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7005035 | Packaging device and method for absorbing moisture A packaging device and method for absorbing and reducing moisture as well as a manufacturing process for such device. The packaging device is a container made from paperboard such as containerboards or linerboards with a corrugated medium. The paperboard is insulate... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6977124 | Contoured casing for an electrochemical cell The present invention provides an electrochemical cell of either a primary or a secondary chemistry housed in a casing having opposed major side walls of a contoured shape. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955844 | Construction materials containing surface modified fibers Construction materials containing surface modified reinforcements are used to fabricate composite structures. The composite structures comprise a matrix material and surface modified reinforcements, such as fibers and particulates. The surface modifier may be applie... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6939592 | Carbamated polyols, and compositions and methods using the same The present invention is directed to coatings that provide improved retort and tropical decay resistance for use on metal food containers. The coatings generally comprise a carbamated polyol formed by the reaction between a polyol, an alkylene oxide and an alkyl car... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926846 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6908143 | Energy-absorbing structure A method of making an energy-absorbing structure in the form of a sheet having a pattern of alternating front and rear projections in front of and behind a median plane with each projection having an end face, a pitch region spaced from the end face, and a transitio... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905731 | Wafer container and dusting prevention method thereof and method for containing wafer There are provided a dust generation preventing structure of a wafer storage case and a process for preventing dust generation thereof, wherein dust generation is effectively prevented by blocking or suppressing free movement of particles constantly generated from a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6866944 | Automobile fuel container material excellent in environment compatibility and automobile fuel container An automobile fuel container material and container has good workability, corrosion resistance of internal and external surfaces and weldability. Excellent environmental adaptability arises from the material being free from the elution of harmful components such as ... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6858322 | Corrosion-resistant fuel tank A corrosion-resistant coated brass metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy is a tin metal alloy or a tin and zinc metal alloy. The corrosion resistant metal alloy may also include one or more metal additives to improve the coatin... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6857523 | Method and apparatus for reducing contamination in a plastic container A method and apparatus for reducing contamination in a plastic container. A coating is provided for the container serving two functions. First, it causes the surface of the container to wet more easily. Second, it reacts with organic molecules emitted from the conta... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6814235 | Serving tray A serving tray includes a holding portion, and handles at two sides of the holding portion; the holding portion has trenches formed on an upper side, recesses formed on a bottom, a through hole, upper flow passages formed on the upper side, and lower flow passages f... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6811891 | Corrosion-resistant coated metal and method for making the same A corrosion-resistant coated brass metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy is a tin metal alloy or a tin and zinc metal alloy. The corrosion resistant metal alloy may also include one or more metal additives to improve the coatin... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6794060 | Corrosion-resistant coated metal and method for making the same A corrosion-resistant coated brass metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy is a tin metal alloy or a tin and zinc metal alloy. The corrosion resistant metal alloy may also include one or more metal additives to improve the coatin... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6652990 | Corrosion-resistant coated metal and method for making the same A corrosion-resistant coated brass metal coated with a corrosion resistant alloy. The corrosion resistant alloy is a tin metal alloy or a tin and zinc metal alloy. The corrosion resistant metal alloy may also include one or more metal additives to improve... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6610763 | Polymer composition, the production and further processing thereof into receptacles A process for preparing a container for handling a household waste material which involves molding a household waste container from a plastic batch material containing 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one phenol biocide selected from the group consisting ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6508363 | Slurry container A slurry container includes an outer surface and a cavity within the outer surface. Slurry is deposited in the cavity of the container and subsequently used for a variety of different purposes. Air pockets occurring within the cavity of the container are ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6505740 | Resealable package containing an organic solvent or solution A package containing an organic solvent or solution and a carrier or applicator sheet is produced from a laminated sheet material having a polypropylene surface layer that is resistant to chemical interaction with the solvent or solution. The package is f... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6446794 | Absorbent/adsorbent containers The present invention relates to a packaging unit designed to absorb and/or adsorb liquid that is being transported or was spilled or was released. The packaging unit has at least one sealing multi-layer comprising a first water soluble film and an absorb... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6401925 | Fast-cure silylated polymer adhesive The cure-through rate of one-part silylated polymer adhesive/sealant compositions is improved by the addition of a small but effective amount of an alcohol-free hydrophilic solvent. The composition is particularly suitable for packaging in aluminum or alu... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6391946 | Rigid polymeric beverage bottles with improved resistance to permeant elution Carbonated beverages can have a substantially reduced concentration of water soluble materials derived from biaxially oriented thermoformed beverage containers. Such containers can comprise a permeant barrier and an active trap for water soluble materials... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6365244 | Method for heat absorption using polyoxymethylene polymer compositions The present invention provides methods for heat absorption and thermally protected enclosures for containing heat sensitive devices, which include a heat absorption composition including polyoxymethylene polymer.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6355215 | Wear-resistant olefinic medical implant and thermal treatment container therefor A prefabricated medical implant made of polymeric material having increased wear resistance without substantially changing its ductility and other physical properties is described. The implant is formed by a method including the steps of heating a sealed,... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6332538 | Container A reclosable container (10) is disclosed comprising a box (12) having an opening and comprising a base panel (20), end panels (22, 24), a back panel (26), a front panel (28) and a lid (14) which is hingedly connected to the box. The lid comprises a top pa... | 12/25/2001 |
