Patents Assigned to Engineering
  • Patent number: 6801429
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a package structure compatible with a cooling system, the package structure comprising a carrier, a chip, a mold compound and a cooling tubule that can be connected to a cooling system. The chip is arranged on the carrier and electrically connected to the carrier, while the mold compound covers the chip and one surface of the carrier. The cooling tubule is disposed either within the mold compound or on an outer surface of the mold compound. The cooling tubule is connected to a cooling tubing of the cooling system and a fluid driven by a pump circulates in the cooling tubing and the cooling tubule for heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yueh Tsai, Sheng-Yang Peng
  • Patent number: 6800454
    Abstract: The present invention provides chemokine-like factor (CKLF) polypeptides with chemotactic and hematopoietic stimulating activities and polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides. Additionally, a method for producing such CKLF polypeptides by recombinant techniques is provided. Also provided are the antibodies and antagonists against such polypeptides. The present invention further disclose a drug compound comprising a therapeutically effective amount of such CKLF polypeptides as well as pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and carriers. Also disclosed are the uses of such CKLF polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostics or therapeutics to treat immunodeficiency, hematopoietic diseases and primary tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignees: Beijing Medical University, Beijing Medical University United Biological Engineering Company
    Inventors: Dalong Ma, Wenling Han, Yingmei Zhang, Quansheng Song, Chunhui Di, Jiaqiang Huang, Jian Tang, Guanghui Chen
  • Patent number: 6801694
    Abstract: A face alignment device of the present invention comprises two units that are each provided with: a convex semi-spherical block having a contact surface that makes contact with a clamp member for securing an object and a convex semi-spherical surface on the opposite side of the contact surface; and a base block having a concave portion corresponding to the semi-spherical surface of the convex semi-spherical block for rotatably holding the convex semi-spherical block, wherein the two units are arranged such that their contact surfaces face each other. The clamp member is attached to the contact surfaces of the respective units at eccentric positions from the center axes of the convex semi-spherical blocks. This is advantageous since a load required for rotational sliding between each of the semi-spherical surfaces of the convex semi-spherical blocks and each of the concave portions of the base blocks can be small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: NEC Engineering Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyomitsu Ishimura
  • Patent number: 6801194
    Abstract: A display device includes a dynamic ratioless shift register which is operated in a stable manner and can expand the degree of freedom of design. In the dynamic ratioless shift register which is provided with thin film transistors having semiconductor layers made of p-Si on a substrate surface, a node which becomes the floating state is connected to a fixed potential through a capacitance element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Device Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshio Miyazawa, Iwao Takemoto, Atsushi Hasegawa, Masashiro Maki, Kazutaka Goto
  • Patent number: 6800209
    Abstract: An inlet structure for dissipating the energy of the influent to a feedwell of a clarifier. The inlet structure has a cylindrical wall centered in the clarifier and closed at the bottom. Ports in the wall are each equipped with a baffle that includes a fixed center vane aligned with the port, a pair of hinged gates on the sides of the center vane, and a bottom baffle underlying the port and the center vane and gates. The gates can be adjusted to control the size and velocity of influent streams that are directed in opposite tangential directions from each port into impingement with streams from adjacent ports for dissipation of the influent energy in the feedwell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: WesTech Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell C. Wright
  • Patent number: 6801050
    Abstract: A driver circuit integrated with a load current output circuit has a function as a driver for applying a predetermined test waveform to a device under test (DUT), and a function as a load current output for reproducing an actual use situation by receiving the load current to the DUT to judge a response waveform by receiving the response waveform from the DUT. Both functions are made up on a common circuit, operate as the driver circuit when applying the test waveform, and operate as the load current output circuit when judging the response waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Hi-Tech Electronics Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keizo Takechi, Akio Ohsaki, Yoshihiko Hayashi, Kazuhiko Murata
  • Patent number: 6800253
    Abstract: The improved process and apparatus of the present invention for extracting high purity aromatics from gasoline using a glycol solvent based extraction process decrease liquid-vapor flashing, reduce reflux flow rate, and use heat of enthalpy produces at one point as a source of energy used at another point, decreasing energy consumption while significantly increasing purity and amount of product obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Denim Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: George Winter, Zvi Merchav
  • Patent number: 6799591
    Abstract: A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Hydro Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. McCormick, Alan G. McCormick, Kerry G. Smith
  • Patent number: 6799376
    Abstract: A wheel alignment adjustment system includes sensing apparatus for sensing alignment characteristics of a vehicle to be aligned, and a memory for storing alignment specifications for a plurality of vehicles and alignment adjustment parts. A fixture is provided to secure the sensing apparatus to a wheel hub of the vehicle upon removal of the vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly, and a logic circuit is provided to determine, from sensed alignment characteristics, and corresponding alignment specifications, an adjustment to alter the vehicle alignment characteristics. A display is also included for displaying to a user a representation of the determined alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventors: David A. Voeller, Scott Hillman
  • Patent number: 6802034
    Abstract: A test pattern generation circuit for use with a self-diagnostic circuit which produces a test pattern through use of a microinstruction code, which includes a memory device RAM/ROM which temporarily stores the microinstruction code and outputs two different instruction codes within one clock cycle; a selector SEL which receives output from the memory device and selectively delays the two instruction codes, thereby outputting one code; and a pattern generation circuit PG which produces a test pattern corresponding to output from the selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignees: Renesas Technology Corp., Ryoden Semiconductor System Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Yukikazu Matsuo, Yoshihiro Nagura
  • Patent number: 6799460
    Abstract: A wheel balancer is provided that includes a shaft adapted for receiving a wheel/tire assembly and rotating a wheel/tire assembly removably mounted thereon, a motor operation connected to the shaft for rotating the shaft about its longitudinal axis, thereby rotating the wheel/tire assembly, a load roller for applying a generally radial force to the wheel/tire assembly during rotation so that loaded wheel/tire assembly measurements may be determined while the force is applied thereto and a control circuit. The control circuit is responsive the loaded wheel/tire assembly measurements and to a tire stiffness value to make a determination of a predetermined uniformity parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Hunter Engineering Company
    Inventors: Paul Daniel Parker, Nicholas J. Colarelli, III, Michael W. Douglas
  • Patent number: 6800579
    Abstract: There is provided a process for regenerating the activity of used metal catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide comprising decreasing the hydrocarbon content thereof, calcining under an oxidant-containing atmosphere, impregnating with a solution of at least one of a metal compound, calcining under an oxidant-containing atmosphere and activating by contacting with a hydrogen-contacting gas at elevated temperatures to form an active catalyst. The process regenerates and enhances both supported and dispersed active metal (DAM) catalysts. Used catalysts enhanced by the process are initially treated to decrease their hydrocarbon content. The treatment may be carried out in a single reactor, or by carrying out up to all steps after catalyst may be withdrawn from a reactor and returned to at least one reactor, both preferably during operation thereof. Up to all steps may be effected in a subsequent reactor, or in specialized apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Michel Daage, Russell John Koveal, Min Chang
  • Publication number: 20040190999
    Abstract: A method and system for attaching a TLP to its tendons using pull-down lines to rapidly submerge the hull to installation draft while compensating for inherent hull instability during submergence and to provide motion arrest and aid in station keeping. The system includes tensioning devices mounted on the TLP, usually one for each tendon. Each tensioning device is equipped with a pull-down line which is connected to the corresponding tendon. The TLP hull is submerged to lock-off draft by applying tensions to the pull-down lines connected to the top of the tensions, or by a combination of applying tensions to the pull-down lines and ballasting the hull. As the tensioners take in pull-down line, the hull submerges, i.e. the draft increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Modec International, L.L.C. and Sea Engineering Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Pieter G. Wybro, Shukai Wu, Johannes J. Treu, David E. Chaplin
  • Publication number: 20040188818
    Abstract: A multi-chips module package comprises a main substrate, a first chip, a second chip, a die-substrate, a plurality of electrically conductive wires and an encapsulation. The first chip and the second chip are respectively electrically connected to the main substrate via the electrically conductive wires, and the first chip is electrically connected to the second chip through the die-substrate. In such a manner, the thickness of the multi-chips module package will be reduced and the path of the electrical signal transmission will be shortened to enhance electrical performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Sung-Fei Wang
  • Publication number: 20040193589
    Abstract: The frequency of appearance of a keyword is calculated using a first database in which information about a base sequence and an amino acid sequence are stored, and a second database in which text data is stored. A keyword frequency calculation method includes a first text data extraction step for extracting first text data from said first database based on a base sequence or an amino acid sequence inputted by a user; an identifier extraction step for extracting an identifier identifying text data in said first text data from said first text data; a second text data extraction step for extracting second text data from said second database based on said identifier; and an appearance frequency calculation step for sequentially reading keywords from a keyword table containing keywords related to said first database, and for calculating the frequency of appearance of each of said keywords in said second text data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Tago, Junji Yoshii, Tadashi Mizunuma
  • Publication number: 20040187234
    Abstract: A system for aligning one end of a passenger loading bridge to an aircraft having a doorway is provided. A transmitter is disposed within a space of a side-wall of an aircraft, the side-wall including an inner wall defining an interior surface of the side-wall and an outer wall defining an exterior surface of the side-wall, the inner wall and the outer wall disposed in a spaced-apart arrangement one relative to the other, so as to define the space therebetween. The transmitter is for providing an electromagnetic signal including a homing signal for use during an operation for aligning the one end of the passenger loading bridge to the doorway of the aircraft. A receiver is disposed about a point having a known location relative to the one end of the passenger loading bridge, for receiving the electromagnetic signal transmitted from the transmitter, and for providing an electrical output signal relating to the electromagnetic signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: DEW Engineering and Development Limited
    Inventors: Neil Hutton, Rami Ibrahim
  • Publication number: 20040188215
    Abstract: A friction clutch includes a housing arrangement connectable to a drive element for rotation in common about an axis of rotation, a pressure plate connected to the housing arrangement such that the pressure plate is fixed with respect to rotation relative to the housing arrangement and axially movable relative to the housing arrangement, a force-exerting arrangement acting on a first axial side of the pressure plate to produce the engaged state of the friction clutch, and a friction disk connected to the housing arrangement such that the friction disk is fixed with respect to rotation relative to the housing arrangement and is axially movable relative to the housing arrangement. The friction disk has a ring-shaped friction lining carrier on which the second axial side of the pressure plate acts in the engaged state. The friction lining carrier carries at least one friction lining element on the axial side facing away from the pressure plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Sachs Race Engineering GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Istschenko, Werner Selzam, Horst Friedrich
  • Publication number: 20040187455
    Abstract: Air filter with a sidewall and inverted cone cap sections; a beveled crown unifying the sidewall with the cap to form a one-piece filter; a seat on the bottom of the wall section with seals for contact with a support; and a flange affixed to the cap to adjust contact with a support surface. The filter media includes four-layer oleophilic cotton mesh layers supported between two structural mesh layers, with an efficacious amount of oil to increase particle trapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahriar Nick Niakan, Stuart T. Miyagishima, Christopher C. Beau, Oscar Morales
  • Patent number: D496830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Leeds Engineering Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas W. J. Hockey
  • Patent number: D496849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Merrick Engineering Inc
    Inventors: Abraham Abdi, Charles L. Coulter, Terry Lee Oster