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...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 |
| 7374699 | Slurry rheology modifier A slurry rheology modifier comprises a first water-soluble low-molecular compound [referred to hereinafter as compound (A)] and a second water-soluble low-molecular compound [referred to hereinafter as compound (B)] being different from the compound (A), wherein the... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368484 | Reverse thermal gels as support for rapid prototyping The present invention relates to novel polymeric compositions that exhibit Reverse Thermal Gelation (RTG) properties for use as Support Materials (SM) in the manufacture of three-dimensional objects. These polymers are Temperature Sensitive Polymers that respond wit... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7342050 | Method for preparing a lactic acid ester composition and use thereof as solvent The invention concerns a method for preparing a lactic acid ester composition based on a lactic acid composition involving a step of transforming the composition into a lactic acid oligomeric composition having a mean degree of polymerisation (DPM) ranging between 2... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7148260 | Water-based emulsifier wax gels including free sphingoid bases and oil in-water emulsion including the same Water-based emulsifier wax gels are provided that include skin-identical sphingolipids The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of such gels, the use of such gels for the preparation of oil-in-water emulsions, and the resulting emulsions tha... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7045589 | Bioerodible poly(ortho esters) from dioxane-based di(ketene acetals), and block copolymers containing them Bioerodible poly(ortho esters) useful as orthopedic implants or vehicles for the sustained delivery of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agricultural agents from dioxane-based di(ketene acetals). Block copolymers contain these bioerodible poly(ortho esters). These block ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6800663 | Crosslinked hydrogel copolymers The present invention relates to crosslinked polymers, synthesized through ring-opening polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated epoxides, in combination with α-hydroxy acids using a hydrophilic macroinitiator, such as poly(ethylene glycol), to form substituted ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6743756 | Suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents Liquid suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed particles. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water and to ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6716885 | Storage-stable aerated gel composition and a process for producing it A storage-stable aerated gel composition comprising 30 to 97% by weight of water, 0.2 to 5% by weight of a gelling agent selected from xanthan gum, sodium alginate and neutralized carboxyvinyl polymer and 2 to 5% by weight of a fine particulate hydrophobic silicone-... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6565768 | Method for producing water-swellable hydorphilic polymers, said polymers and use thereof Water-swellable hydrophilic polymers are prepared by neutralization of the acidic hydrogel having a degree of neutralization of 0-40 mol % to an ultimate degree of neutralization of 60-85 mol % by mixing with a neutralizing agent in a mincer comprising a ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6391928 | Process for preparing a novel synergistic solid/semi-solid organic composition This invention relates to a novel synergistic reversible solid/semi-solid organic composition, said composition comprising (a) at least one saturated long chain fatty acid and/or its glycerol esters and (b) one or more liquid neutral organic compounds, sa... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6258297 | Water-redispersible granules including a liquid active material and a non ionic alkoxylated type surfactant Water-redispersible granules including at least one active material in the form of a hydrophobic liquid, at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from polyoxyalkylene derivatives, and at least one water-soluble compound selected from polyelectrolytes be... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6235312 | Liquid crystalline phase drug delivery vehicle The composition disclosed herein comprises about 55 to about 90 weight percent of a monoglyceride component comprising a monoglyceride having an acyl chain of 12 to 22 carbons, about 5 to about 35 weight percent of an acetylated monoglyceride component co... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6139767 | Carboxylated polymers, process for the production of the same, and gels thereof A carboxylic acid polymer containing a carboxylic group and having at least one kind of bond selected from the group consisting of an amino bond, an ether bond, and a thioether bond in a side chain is prepared by polymerizing a monomer component containin... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6036887 | Water-redispersible granules including a liquid active material and a non-ionic alkoxyl-type surfactant Water-redispersible granules including at least one active material in the form of a hydrophobic liquid, at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from polyoxyalkylene derivatives, and at least one water-soluble compound selected from polyelectrolytes be... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5961823 | Oil coagulant products and methods of use therefor Oil coagulant compositions, and methods of using such compositions to coagulate the oil that has been spilled on water are prepared from a thermal reaction utilizing an oil component selected from the group consisting of glycerides, fatty acids, alkenes a... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5919398 | Oil-water mixed composition An oil-water mixed composition is consisted of a solid or semisolid oil phase at room temperature, and a water phase which is dispersed into the oil phase. The water phase contains a humectant and is solid or semisolid at room temperature. Preferably, the... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5908377 | Method of solidifying liquid oils A method of solidifying a liquid oil without heating the liquid oil. The method utilizes a solidifying agent for liquid oil which includes a gel-in-oil forming material (I) and a temporarily protective material (II) for the gel forming material (I), the s... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5872272 | Polyvalent metal salts of phosphoric diester and organo(poly)siloxanes modified with polyvalent metal salt of phosphoric diester The present invention relates to polyvalent metal salts of a phosphoric diester represented by formula (1) and organo(poly)siloxanes modified with a polyvalent metal salt of a phosphoric diester having the structural units represented by formulae (9) and ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5837146 | Oil coagulant products and methods of use therefor Oil coagulant compositions, and methods of using such compositions to coagulate the oil that has been spilled on water are prepared from a thermal reaction utilizing an oil component selected from the group consisting of glycerides, fatty acids, alkenes a... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5837272 | Process for forming stable gelled aqueous composition A process for compatibly hydrating a fragmented solid which forms a gel with an aqueous composition, said process comprising: a. generating a first aqueous composition and a second oily composition containing the said fragmented solid; b. combining the first a... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5783110 | Composition for the detection of electrophilic gases and methods of use thereof There is provided a composition for the detection of an electrophilic gas, such as chlorodifluoromethane or carbon dioxide, which comprises a Lewis base capable of removing a proton from the gas or reacting therewith in a similar electrophilic manner; a d... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5576064 | Multiple emulsions A multiple emulsion to administer at least one water-soluble or liposoluble active ingredient in the form of a water/oil/water emulsion comprising a dispersed phase of a water/oil type and an aqueous dispersion medium which is a gelled aqueous phase usefu... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5569683 | Gel compositions A gel includes a multi-component scented mixture in which the components act in concert to create a perceived scent, disposed in a polymer matrix comprising the polymerization product of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The monomers are sel... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5558701 | Sol-gel composition for producing glassy coatings Glassy coatings are made by curing in situ a coating of a sol gel of boron triethoxide, water, alcohol, and the alkoxides of: titanium and zirconium. A platey filler such as mica is present. The coating may be applied to teeth as a dental fissure sealant ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5527843 | Blood separating composition A blood separating composition for use in blood collection tubes, the composition having an absolute viscosity of 100,000-320,000 cP at 25° C. at a shear rate of 1 sec-1 when the blood separating composition turns into its dynamic state from i... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5501813 | Thickener for aqueous compositions A composition for thickening aqueous based personal care products is comprised of a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a diol, the mono alkyl ether of a diol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alcohol, a salt of a sulfated ethoxylated alkyl ph... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5422233 | Photographic processing compositions including hydrophobically modified thickening agent Photographic processing compositions comprising an aqueous alkaline medium and a hydrophobically modified thickening agent are disclosed. The subject thickening agent increases the viscosity of the processing composition while maintaining a relatively uni... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5403580 | Organosilicon gels and method of making An antiperspirant product contains as components at least one material selected from the group consisting of astringent antiperspirant compounds, a volatile silicone, a suspending agent, a waxy material, emollients, perfumes, and coloring agents used in m... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5380528 | Silicone containing skin care compositions having improved oil control A skin care composition in the form of a substantially oil-free aqueous gel comprising a water-soluble humectant, a hydrophilic gelling agent, a specific silicone component and a specific cationic surfactant component. The compositions provide improved oi... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5358103 | Containerization system for agrochemicals and the like This invention relates to a containerization system and to containers which are particularly suitable for storing, packaging and transporting toxic or hazardous products, such as agricultural chemicals. The containerization system comprises the chemical i... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5356566 | Polyester compounds and organic gelling agents comprising same Disclosed are a polyester compound having a repeating unit represented by the formula --OC--A--COO--BO-- (1) wherein A is a 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidenesorbitol or 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidenexylitol residue of the formula ##STR1... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5340390 | Rheological additive comprising derivatives of castor oil A theological additive especially for liquid organic systems containing a castor-oil derivative with hydroxyl values below that appearing in nature. The additive may also contain clays and other extenders. The preferred derivative is castor wax. The addit... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5290418 | Viscous electrophoresis polymer medium and method A viscous electrophoresis separation medium is disclosed. The medium is formed by a matrix formed by a copolymer composed of hydrophilic polymer segments having selected, substantially uniform segment lengths, and a plurality of hydrophobic polymer segmen... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5271943 | Wound gel compositions containing sodium chloride and method of using them Therapeutic gels are provided which promote the healing of wounds and which have a minimum yield point of about 800 poise and a maximum apparent viscosity of about 100,000 cps, which gels comprise water, sodium chloride, and a gelling agent.... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5253759 | Containerization system The present invention relates to a containerization system comprising at least one inner cold water soluble bag located within an outer cold water soluble bag. Each cold water soluble bag independently contains an agrochemical that does not substantially ... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5175202 | Salt-containing glossy surface coating polymer compositions and substrates coated therewith Gloss in surface coating compositions is increased by admixing a sol or gel containing salt with a polymer and a surface coating paste stock. A novel surface coating composition containing a polymer and salt homogeneously distributed in the composition is... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5173214 | Precursor composition for sols and gels An electrically conductive polymer composition containing a nonconjugated polymer and a salt is prepared by admixing a sol or gel composition containing the salt with a polymer. A novel sol or gel composition containing a nonionic surfactant stabilizer is... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5158605 | Sol/gel polymer surface coatings and corrosion protection enhancement Corrosion inhibiting properties in surface coating compositions are increased by admixing a sol or gel containing salt with a polymer and usually a surface coating paste stock. A novel surface coating composition containing a polymer and salt homogeneousl... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5145602 | Sol/gels containing nonionic surfactants and preparation methods An electrically conductive polymer composition containing a nonconjugated polymer and a salt is prepared by admixing a sol or gel composition containing the salt with a polymer. A novel sol or gel composition containing a nonionic surfactant stabilizer is... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5132285 | Method for thickening or stabilizing aqueous media with polyamphoteric polysaccharides A method of thickening, stabilizing, controlling mobility, or enhancing water retention in aqueous media and electrolyte-containing aqueous media employs neutrally-charged polyamphoteric graft copolymers of polysaccharides with zwitterionic monomers or ca... | 07/21/1992 |
