Patents Assigned to E
  • Method for displaying flipping pages via electromechanical information browsing device
    Publication number: 20060125802
    Abstract: A method for displaying flipping pages of an electronic book via an electromechanical information browsing device that controls page flipping actions of information displayed as an e-book on a display device. The browsing device includes a controller that provides tactile feedback so as to lessen the user-interface differences between conventional books and e-books. Sensors and control mechanisms in the controller generate a series of electrical signals that are interpreted by the computer that displays the e-book to control various browsing operations, such as flipping pages, controlling a rate of page flipping, jumping to pre-set locations in the e-book, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: E-BOOK SYSTEMS PTE LTD
    Inventors: Chee Cheng Liang, Jason Austin, Seng Ho
  • Capsules, materials for use therein and electrophoretic media and displays containing such capsules
    Patent number: 7061663
    Abstract: An encapsulation material, intended for use in encapsulated electrophoretic displays, comprises the coacervation product of a polyanionic polymer having a vinyl main chain and a plurality of anionic groups bonded to the main chain, with a cationic or zwitterionic water-soluble polymer capable of forming an immiscible second phase on contact with the polyanionic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Lan Cao, Libing Zhang, Charles H. Honeyman, Kimberly L. Houde, Andrew L. Loxley, David D. Miller, Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Tibyron Quinn, Michael L. Steiner, Thomas H. Whitesides
  • Plant RNA-directed RNA polymerase proteins
    Patent number: 7060813
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a RNA-directed RNA polymerase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignees: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan T. Odell, Rebecca E. Cahoon, Jimei Wang, Gan-Yuan Zhong, Karlene H. Butler
  • Wheel provided with driving means
    Patent number: 7059437
    Abstract: A wheel is provided with an electric motor in the wheel, control, measuring and operating devices in the wheel for operating the electric motor, and a data communication link in the wheel. At least two of such wheels may be attached to one vehicle and coordinated. A wheel strut is attached to the wheel using an attachment that is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The wheel strut is able to rotate the wheel using the attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: E-Traction Europe, B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus Johannes Heinen
  • Consumer profiling and advertisement selection system
    Patent number: 7062510
    Abstract: Computer network method and apparatus provides targeting of appropriate audience based on psychographic or behavioral profiles of end users. The psychographic profile is formed by recording computer activity and viewing habits of the end user. Content of categories of interest and display format in each category are revealed by the psychographic profile, based on user viewing of agate information. Using the profile (with or without additional user demographics), advertisements are displayed to appropriately selected users. Based on regression analysis of recorded responses of a first set of users viewing the advertisements, the target user profile is refined. Viewing by and regression analysis of recorded responses of subsequent sets of users continually auto-targets and customizes ads for the optimal end user audience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Prime Research Alliance E., Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Eldering
  • Cold-curing binder and process ror producing molding with the same
    Publication number: 20060119018
    Abstract: This invention provides an unheated-curable binder composition and a method for manufacturing a phenolic resin molded article using the binder. This invention also provides a porous ceramic molded article obtainable by setting a ceramic and the above-mentioned binder composition under unheated conditions to give a set article and then baking the set article, and a method for manufacturing the article. This invention also provides an unheated-curable binder composition having as its main components a crosslinking agent, a catalyst, and a trifunctional or tetrafunctional phenol bearing one or two electron donating groups on the benzene ring of the phenol, and a method for manufacturing a phenolic resin molded article using the binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicants: E-TEC Co., Ltd., Osaka Prefectural Government
    Inventors: Isao Watanabe, Tadashi Kitsudo, Takeshi Hirohata
  • Method to prevent low temperature degradation of zirconia
    Publication number: 20060118035
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of producing the material that is unaffected by the low-temperature degradation, humidity-enhanced phase transformation typical of yttria-stabilized zirconia in general, as well as of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline ceramic (Y-TZP). Because of the high fracture toughness and high mechanical strength, this class of materials is widely used, including as implants, such as for the packaging material for small implantable neural-muscular sensors and stimulators. The destructive phase transformation is eliminated by converting the surface to stable cubic or T-prime zirconia by post-densification thermal treatment in a cation-rich milieu.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
    Inventor: Brian Lasater
  • Method to prevent low temperature degradation of zirconia
    Publication number: 20060121206
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of producing the material that is unaffected by the low-temperature degradation, humidity-enhanced phase transformation typical of yttria-stabilized zirconia, as well as of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline ceramic (Y-TZP). Because of the high fracture toughness and high mechanical strength, this class of materials is widely used, including as implants, such as for the packaging material for small implantable neural-muscular sensors and stimulators. The destructive phase transformation rate is dramatically reduced by coating the surface of the Y-TZP component with dense alumina by a physical vapor deposition process, preferably ion beam assisted deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
    Inventor: Guangqiang Jiang
  • Genes involved in isoprenoid compound production
    Patent number: 7056717
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from Methylomonas 16a sp. encoding the isoprenoid biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from a Methylomonas strain that is capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes and gene products of the present invention may be used in a variety of ways for the production of isoprenoid compounds in a variety of organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Stephen K. Picataggio, Andreas Schenzle, Jean-Francois Tomb, Pierre E. Rouviere
  • High Level production of arbutin in green plants
    Patent number: 7056742
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and materials to produce hydroquinone glucoside in genetically modified green plants and microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, Paul V. Viitanen, Dennis Flint
  • Electronic presentation generation system and method
    Patent number: 7058647
    Abstract: A method of presenting electronic data includes intelligently linking presentation data with data stored in a database that the presentation data was selected from. The presentation data is linked with intelligence information to permit searching of the presentation data and the data stored in a database that the presentation data was selected from based on the intelligence information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Charles E. Hill & Associates
    Inventor: Charles E. Hill
  • gene encoding aldoxime dehydratase
    Patent number: 7057030
    Abstract: A gene has been isolated from a Rhodococcus sp. encoding an aldoxime dehydratase enzyme useful for the conversion of aldoxime substrates to nitrilases and other downstream intermediates. The gene has been cloned into a recombinant host and expressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Bramucci, Vasantha Nagarajan, Mario W. Chen
  • Isolation and expression of a gene for a nitrilase from 72W
    Patent number: 7056709
    Abstract: Recombinant microbial strains are provided that express nitrilase enzyme and are useful as biocatalysts for the hydrolysis of nitrile-containing substrates. The recombinant cells are transformed with a foreign gene isolated from Acidovorax facilis 72W encoding a thermostable nitrilase enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of nitrile-containing substrates to carboxylic acids under mild reaction conditions. The nucleotide sequence of the nitrilase gene and the deduced amino acid sequence encoded by the nitrilase gene are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Sarita Chauhan, Robert Dicosimo, Robert D. Fallon, John E. Gavagan, Mark S. Payne
  • Stable aqueous solutions comprising titanium and zinc and process therewith
    Patent number: 7057006
    Abstract: A composition that can be used as catalyst in esterification, transesterification or polycondensation is disclosed, which comprises a stable solution comprising (a) titanium in the form of a titanium ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid or its salt, (b) a C1–C6 carboxylic acid, and (c) zinc in the form of a water-soluble zinc salt, and (d) water; and substantially free of an alkanolamine, an aminocarboxylic acid, or combinations two or more thereof. Also disclosed is an esterification, transesterification or polycondensation process, which comprises contacting, in the presence of the solution composition, an organic acid or its ester or its salt with an alcohol, optionally in the presence of a phosphorus compound, an organic or inorganic toning agent such as cobalt acetate, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Donald Edward Putzig, Edward Francis McBride
  • Multiple compartment pouch and beverage container with smooth curve frangible seal
    Patent number: 7055683
    Abstract: A polymeric film, multiple-compartment, pouch having an internal frangible seal for confining a fluid and related beverage container with a re-closable fitment for storing and delivering two different flavored liquids or the like. The frangible seal of the clear plastic pouch will burst when sustained squeezed thus allowing the flavors to swirl and mix within the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignees: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Kornick Lindsay, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Anthony Bourque, Daniel Young-Doo Chung, Richard M. Estabrook, Diane McCauley Hahm, James L. Henderson, Joseph Kornick, I-Hwa Lee, Jose Tirso Olivares-Cordoba, Donna Lynn Visioli, James P. Kane, Jr.
  • Dual-mode camera system for day/night or variable zoom operation
    Patent number: 7057647
    Abstract: A dual camera system uses a single lens and no moving parts in the optical path. A single lens directs a desired scene to a partially reflective beamsplitting mirror, thence to a pair of image sensors. For day/night operation, one sensor may be optimized for nighttime sensitivity, while the other is optimized for daytime operation. Alternatively, one optical path may have greater magnification, thus allowing electronic zooming with no resolution loss. The system may be enhanced with an image intensifier for nighttime operation; digital sensors for improved resolution, or orthogonal gyroscopic accelerometers for image stabilization. Additionally, the monochrome and color images may be produced simultaneously and ‘fused’ algorithmically, yielding an improvement in sensitivity and color resolution compared with a conventional color camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E-Watch, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Monroe
  • Productivity catalysts and microstructure control
    Patent number: 7056996
    Abstract: Improved Group 3–11 transition metal based catalysts and processes for the polymerization of olefins are described. Some of the ligands are characterized by a preferred substitution pattern which allows for higher productivities of highly branched olefins; substitution patterns which boost productivity or alter the polymer microstructure are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Peter Borden Mackenzie, Leslie Shane Moody, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Amy Kathryn Farthing
  • Vehicle testing apparatus for measuring a propensity of a vehicle to roll over
    Patent number: 7058488
    Abstract: A vehicle testing apparatus for subjecting a vehicle to a compound force includes a support disposed in a plane for supporting the vehicle, and a mechanism coupled to the support for moving the support along at least one of three perpendicular axes. The mechanism subjects the vehicle to the compound force resulting from simultaneous movements along any combination of the axes. The mechanism includes a first platform constrained for rectilinear movement along a first axis, and a second platform constrained for rectilinear movement along a second axis, with the support preferably also being movable along a third axis. The support preferably also includes actively or passively controlled contact surfaces in all three axes with an optional trip mechanism. In addition, a first actuating device is preferably coupled to the first platform and a second actuating device is preferably coupled to the second platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Burke E. Porter Machinery Company
    Inventors: Kevin Kemp, Hamid Alper Oral, Mark Hoenke
  • Method of bonding titanium to stainless steel
    Publication number: 20060113357
    Abstract: A method of bonding a stainless steel part to a titanium part by heating a component assembly comprised of the titanium part, the stainless steel part, and a laminated titanium-nickel filler material placed between the two parts and heated at a temperature that is less than the melting point of either the stainless steel part or the titanium part. The component assembly is held in intimate contact at temperature in a non-reactive atmosphere for a sufficient time to develop a hermetic and strong bond between the stainless steel part and the titanium part. The bonded component assembly is optionally treated with acid to remove any residual free nickel and nickel salts, to assure a biocompatible component assembly, if implanted in living tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
    Inventors: Guangqiang Jiang, Atilla Antalfy
  • Method to accelerate biodegradation of aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters by enzymatic treatment
    Patent number: 7053130
    Abstract: Provided is a method for accelerating the biodegradation of aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters comprising greater than 60 mol percent aromatic acid, based on total diacid in the co-polyester. The method involves contacting at least one hydrolytic enzyme in aqueous solution to the co-polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: E. I . du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Vasantha Nagarajan