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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7245809 | Splitter modules for fiber distribution hubs A splitter module for a fiber distribution hub includes a main body with a first aperture configured to receive an input fiber entering the splitter module, and a second aperture configured for a plurality of distribution fibers exiting the splitter module. The spli... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7131380 | EB pattern profile printing The present invention provides a printing process and a printed product in which a coating is combined with an additive that lowers the surface tension of the dried coating. The coating pattern is printed on a substrate, and is cured using electron beam (“EB”) p... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7033821 | Device for monitoring cell motility in real-time The invention relates to devices, devices for arraying biomolecules, including cells, methods for arraying biomolecules, assays for monitoring cellular movement, and systems for monitoring cellular movement. The devices include a support; a first layer configured to... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033819 | System for monitoring cell motility in real-time The invention relates to devices, devices for arraying biomolecules, including cells, methods for arraying biomolecules, assays for monitoring cellular movement, and systems for monitoring cellular movement. The devices include a support; a first layer configured to... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6813904 | Differential pressure process for fabricating a flat-panel display faceplate with integral spacer support structures A process for fabricating a faceplate for a flat-panel display such as a field emission cathode type display is disclosed, the faceplate having integral spacer support structures. Also disclosed is a product made by the aforesaid process. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6631627 | Differential pressure process for fabricating a flat-panel display face plate with integral spacer support structures and a face plate produced by such process A process for fabricating a face plate for a flat-panel display such as a field emission cathode type display is disclosed, the face plate having integral spacer support structures. Also disclosed is a product made by the aforesaid process.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6564586 | Differential pressure process for fabricating a flat-panel display face plate with integral spacer support structures A process for fabricating a face plate for a flat panel display such as a field emission cathode type display is disclosed, the face plate having integral spacer support structures. Also disclosed is a product made by the aforesaid process.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6510709 | Shaping mold optical fiber guide block processes for the production thereof and optical fiber array Disclosed are a shaping mold for producing an optical fiber guide block which permits highly accurate positioning and fixing of optical fibers, an optical fiber guide block having such excellent properties, processes for the production of these, and an op... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6477863 | Method for producing a dielectric coating comprising embossed patterns on a plasma panel faceplate The invention concerns a method for producing on a plasma panel faceplate, a dielectric coating comprising embossed patterns. The invention is characterized in that a vitreous coat is produced on the plasma panel faceplate; a mould bearing embossed patter... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6393869 | Differential pressure process for fabricating a flat-panel display face plate with integral spacer support structures A process for fabricating a face plate for a flat panel display such as a field emission cathode type display, the face plate having integral spacer support structures is disclosed. Also disclosed is a product made by the aforesaid process. The support st... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6301932 | Method for forming an internally channeled glass article The present invention is directed to a method for forming glass articles containing enclosed channels. The method comprises the following steps: a) delivering and depositing a first length of a molten glass ribbon (18) to a surface of a mold (20) having a... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6279348 | Differential pressure process for fabricating a flat-panel display face plate with integral spacer support structures A process for fabricating a face plate for a flat panel display such as a field emission cathode type display, the face plate having integral spacer support structures is disclosed. Also disclosed is a product made by the aforesaid process. The support st... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6196026 | Method of making a glass array plate with closure A method of making a glass multiwell plate for use in biological or chemical laboratory applications whereby the plate is formed by a single ribbon of molten glass passing twice over a mold such that the first section of glass takes the form of the mold a... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6101846 | Differential pressure process for fabricating a flat-panel display face plate with integral spacer support structures A process for fabricating a face plate for a flat panel display such as a field emission cathode type display, the face plate having integral spacer support structures is disclosed. Also disclosed is a product made by the aforesaid process. The support st... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6000243 | Vacuum pull down method for an enhanced bonding process A process for effectively bonding arbitrary size or shape substrates. The process incorporates vacuum pull down techniques to ensure uniform surface contact during the bonding process. The essence of the process for bonding substrates, such as glass, plas... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5948130 | Method and apparatus for making large-scale precision structures in flat glass Flat glass provided with precision structures is required for precision applications, especially for glasses with optical properties, for example for modern flat display screen glass. A method for forming precision structures in or on flat glass includes ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5858046 | Method of making an internally channeled glass article The present invention is directed to a method for forming glass articles containing internal enclosed channels. The method comprises the following steps: (a) delivering and depositing a first or channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to a surface of a mol... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5858051 | Method of manufacturing optical waveguide A method of manufacturing an optical waveguide comprises a first step of laminating, on one major surface of a first glass material, a second glass material to a desired thickness, the second glass material having optical characteristics different from th... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5840391 | Decorative glass sheet with simulated beveled pane and method for forming the same A decorative glass sheet simulating a multi-pane, camed window or door, and a method for forming the same. The decorative glass sheet includes a glass panel having an outer surface. At least one groove is formed through the outer surface and into the glas... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5271755 | Method of joining corrugated glass plates of borosilicate glass For joining corrugated glass plates of borosilicate glass in heavy-duty packings for columns, the corrugated glass plates are placed one on top of another in the desired way and heated for 6-15 minutes at a temperature of 200-230K above their transition t... | 12/21/1993 |
| 4883524 | Invisible flat-top mold blank and method for manufacturing same A mold blank for manufacturing eyeglass lenses containing a flat top bifocal segment. A ceramic platform is first constructed containing an optical surface having a recess corresponding to the flat top bifocal segment. A concave-convex glass mold blank po... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4842633 | Method of manufacturing molds for molding optical glass elements and diffraction gratings A base material excellent in heat resistance and high-temperature strength is processed into a desired configuration. The processed base material is coated with a heat-resistant film having excellent strength at high temperatures and low reactivity with a... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4606960 | Process for making honeycomb sandwich panels A process for making a honeycomb sandwich panel in a single furnace cycle which is particularly applicable to making a glass honeycomb sandwich panel as might be utilized in the construction of a glass mirror substrate. In one embodiment, lengths of glass... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4234351 | Process for fabricating glass-encapsulated solar cell arrays and the product produced thereby The process includes the steps of (1) forming a pattern of indentations and adjacent boundary ridges in a base layer of glass which is heated to a temperature where it is formable but not flowing, (2) depositing electrically conducting first connecting el... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4157929 | Method of making a porous dimensionally stable heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant plate-like structure The plate-like structure is formed of glass filaments and a solid ceramic skin which envelopes the glass filaments to form a skeleton-like supporting structure. The glass filaments are also fused to each other at intersecting points to impart stability to... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4083710 | Method of forming a metal pattern on an insulating substrate A first die having a relief pattern is employed to provide predetermined shape and relative positioning for a first plurality of metal strips. A second die is similarly employed for a second plurality of metal strips Without removing the metal strips from... | 04/11/1978 |
| 4074994 | Process and apparatus for the manufacture of ornamental sheet glass The process comprises continuously forming a glass strip on surface of molten metal and concurrently treating the glass surface in plastic state with a reactant. The reactant comprises a substance which is capable of forming a surface layer having a visco... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4068707 | Matrix structure and method for making There is described an improved matrix structure for use in a heat regenerator for a turbine engine. The improvement comprises providing the structure's outer region with a plurality of corrugated and flat ceramic strips, a substantial portion of said stri... | 01/17/1978 |
| 3967944 | Millicane glass and a method for its production Disclosed is a method particularly suited to lampworking for producing unique surface effects on glass. In addition interlocking glass sections formed from bundles of rods preassembled on a cyclindrical core are disclosed.... | 07/06/1976 |