Patents Issued in August 12, 2003
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Patent number: 6605280Abstract: Interleukin-18 binding proteins which are capable of binding IL-18 and/or modulating and/or blocking IL-18 activity are provided. Methods for their isolation and recombinant production, DNAs encoding them, DNA vectors expressing them, vectors useful for their expression in humans and other mammals, antibodies against them are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Company LimitedInventors: Daniela Novick, Charles Dinarello, Menachem Rubinstein, Soo Hyun Kim
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Patent number: 6605281Abstract: A replicon for delivery of a transgene for episomal gene expression in a mammalian host cell includes a transgene having an open reading frame or other nucleic acid sequence for transcription into RNA and under the transcriptional control of a first surrogate promoter and a first gene sequence expressing a papillomavirus replication initiator protein E1 tinder tile control of a second surrogate promoter. The replicon also includes second gene sequence expressing the papillomavirus replication origin binding protein E2 under the control of a third surrogate promoter, wherein tile transgene, the first and the second sequences are incorporated within at least one plasmid and less than three plasmids.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The UAB Research FoundationInventors: Thomas R. Broker, Louise T. Chow, Eric J. Sorscher, Nianxiang Zou, Vijayakrishna K. Gadi
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Patent number: 6605282Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel methods and compositions for protecting cats from infection by a broad range of FIV strains using a multi-subtype FIV vaccine. Multi-subtype FIV vaccines comprising either cell free whole virus or cell lines infected with viruses are described. Methods for vaccinating cats with the subject vaccine compositions are also described. Cats vaccinated according to the methods and compositions of the subject invention exhibit protective humoral and cellular immune responses to FIV when challenged with homologous or heterologous strains of FIV. The subject invention also pertains to novel feline cell lines that are susceptible to infection by FIV and their methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Janet K. Yamamoto
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Patent number: 6605283Abstract: The nucleic acid and the corresponding amino acid sequence for the attachment glycoprotein of Avian Metapneumovirus (Colorado) Type C strain is provided. The nucleotide sequence is 1,321 base pairs with only one substantial open reading frame encoding a glycoprotein of about 435 amino acids with a predicted Mr of about 48,483 and a net charge of about 23.15 at neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Bruce S. Seal, Rene Alvarez
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Patent number: 6605284Abstract: Disclosed is a measles virus mutant gene coding for a measles virus mutant H protein antigen, wherein said gene coding for a measles virus mutant H protein antigen is at least one member selected from the group consisting of the following genes (a) to (c): (a) a gene coding for an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 10; (b) a gene coding for an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 11; and (c) a gene coding for an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 or SEQ ID NO: 12. By the use of the measles virus mutant gene of the present invention, it has become possible to provide efficiently and economically a gene vaccine which is adapted for an epidemic strain of measles virus, and a diagnostic reagent capable of accurately detecting infections with an epidemic strain of measles virus.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka UniversityInventors: Shigeharu Ueda, Michiko Watanabe, Hitomi Kawanish
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Patent number: 6605285Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of Salmonella vaccine by treating entrotoxin and cytotoxins with formalin and adding immuno-potentiator selected from Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA) or Vitamin E or Saponin to said concentrated toxoids to get the desired vaccine. The present invention also provides a Salmonella vaccine for protection against Salmonellosis in poultry.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & TechnologyInventors: Vishwashwar Dutt Sharma, Subodh Kumar, Shri Krishna Garg, Ram Sagar Mishra, Tarani Kanta Barman
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Patent number: 6605286Abstract: Biologically active polypeptides and/or antigens are delivered by administering to a subject a non-invasive or non-pathogenic bacterium which expresses one or more antigens or polypeptides. The non-invasive or non-pathogenic bacterium can be included in delivery systems or pharmaceutical formulations.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1998Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignees: Vlaams Interuniversitair Instituut voor Biotechnologie, Microbial Technics LimitedInventors: Lothar Steidler, Erik Remaut, Jeremy Mark Wells, Richard William Falla Le Page
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Patent number: 6605287Abstract: Vaccine compositions protective against Chlamydia psittaci infections in animals, including but not limited to humans and avian species, comprising an immunogenic amount of a C. psittaci major outer membrane protein (MOMP) polypeptide lacking regions VD1 and VD2 are provided. Nucleic acid vectors for the expression of MOMP polypeptides and MOMP polypeptide fusion proteins are disclosed. Nucleic acid vectors encoding a C. psittaci major outer membrane protein (MOMP) polypeptide lacking regions VD1 and VD2 useful for genetic, or “naked nucleic acid” vaccination are disclosed. Methods for preventing a Chlamydia psittaci infection in a subject using MOMP polypeptides, MOMP polypeptide-fusion proteins, or nucleic acid expression vectors are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University & Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeInventors: Konstantin G. Kousoulas, Vladimir N. Chouljenko, Abolgasem Baghian, Thomas N. Tully, Jr.
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Patent number: 6605288Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising 0.03 to 5% by weight of a water-soluble metal salt, 0.01 to 5% by weight of a nonionic surface active agent, 0.1 to 10% by weight of silicone oil, and the balance of water.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Masayuki Okawa, Kazuya Otsuji, Hiroshi Sonohara, Masako Isemura
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Patent number: 6605289Abstract: A stannous fluoride composition is disclosed. The composition comprises stannous fluoride and at least one zinc containing compound. The zinc containing compounds stabilize and prevent hydrolysis of the stannous ions resulting in a stannous fluoride composition for use in the treatment of epidermal irritations and infections.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Embro Research Company, LLC.Inventor: William J. Embro
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Patent number: 6605290Abstract: An aerated composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains air or inert gas in a sufficient amount to have a relative density ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 and in that it comprises at least one amphiphilic polymer and at least one anionic surfactant. The composition exhibits a very fine texture and good cosmetic properties, while remaining very stable over time. In particular, it can constitute a cosmetic composition intended especially for treating and/or cleansing the skin, including the scalp, nails and/or hair and for making up the skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: L′OrealInventors: Veronique Roulier, Therese Daubig
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Patent number: 6605291Abstract: A therapeutic pad comprises a spinel powder having the formula of AB2O4 which emits 3-18 or 3-30 micron wave length depending the composition of the spinel for treatment of pain. A novel method for treatment of pain by placing the said pad with the spinel powder over the painful area.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Parker Holding Services Corp.Inventors: Yen-Kuen Shiau, Chung-Hsun Wu
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Patent number: 6605292Abstract: The present invention provides the sheets preserving a compound being volatile at room temperature, wherein plural sheets comprising of the compound being volatile at room temperature are constructed as layers. The volatile compound may be selected from the group consisting of N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, carane-3,4-diol, and pyrethroid compounds such as 1-ethynyl-2-methyl-2-pentenyl (1R)-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl (1R)-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; 1-ethynyl-2-methyl-2-pentenyl 3-(2-chloro-2-fluorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl 3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl 3-(2-chloro-2-fluorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate; and 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl 3-(1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Minoru Ueda, Yoko Saito
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Patent number: 6605293Abstract: Customized implants for use in reconstructive bone surgeries where anatomical accuracy and bone adaptation are important, such as plastic and craniomaxillofacial reconstructions. This implant comprises a porous surface layer and a tough inner core of interpenetrating phase composite. The porous surface layer enhances the biocompatibility, tissue ingrowth, and implant stability. The tough inner core improves the mechanical properties of the implant with a high fracture toughness and a low modulus. The anatomical accuracy of the implants will minimize the intra-operative manipulation required to maintain a stable host bone-implant interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Russell A. Giordano, Benjamin M. Wu
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Patent number: 6605294Abstract: Pharmaceutically acceptable hydrogel polymers of natural, recombinant or synthetic origin, or hybrids thereof, are introduced in a dry, less hydrated, or substantially deswollen state and rehydrate in a physiological environment to undergo a volumetric expansion and to affect sealing, plugging, or augmentation of tissue, defects in tissue, or of organs. The hydrogel polymers may deliver therapeutic entities by controlled release at the site. Methods to form useful devices from such polymers, and to implant the devices are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1998Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Incept LLCInventor: Amarpreet S. Sawhney
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Patent number: 6605295Abstract: The invention relates to stable ophthalmic preparations including the penetrant antiphlogistic diclofenac or salts thereof and the penetrant antibiotic ofloxacin present in the form of the racemate, an enantiomer, particularly levofloxacin, or the corresponding hydrochloride thereof. The preparations may be used for treating eye infections and/or inflammations and for preventing infections before and after eye surgery.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Bausch & Lomb IncorporatedInventors: Gunther Bellmann, Gudrun Claus-Herz, Christoph Kessler
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Patent number: 6605296Abstract: A food supplement with advantageous physiological effects containing the following essential constituents in a support material (e.g. dairy products, margarine, fruit juice, plant juice, yeast, pectin or olive oil): lecithin, red wine extract and D-alpha-tocopherolacetate in amount ranging from 0.05 to 10.0 parts by weight.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Numico Research B.V.Inventor: Franz Stuckler
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Patent number: 6605297Abstract: The present invention is substances comprising coupling isomerized highly unsaturated fatty acids and/or their derivatives having an activity of specifically promoting the uncoupling respiration of mitochondria (MC) and proton leak in the MC inner membrane in cells of the main tissues producing nonshivering thermogenesis (nST), skeletal muscles, white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT).Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Janiftec, Inc.Inventors: Yoshitaka Nadachi, Kenji Koga, Masayuki Mizuno
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Patent number: 6605298Abstract: The invention provides a composition for delivering at least one biologically active compound to a living organism, said composition comprising at least one micelle-forming membrane lipidType: GrantFiled: September 5, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Phares Pharmaceutical Research N.V.Inventors: Steven Leigh, Mathew L. S. Leigh
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Patent number: 6605299Abstract: A compound comprised of a hydrophilic polymer covalently yet reversibly linked to a amine-containing ligand through a dithiobenzyl linkage is described.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Alza CorporationInventor: Samuel Zalipsky
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Patent number: 6605300Abstract: A multiple pulsed dose drug delivery system for pharmaceutically active amphetamine salts, comprising an immediate-release component and an enteric delayed-release component wherein (1) the enteric release coating has a defined minimum thickness and/or (2) there is a protective layer between the pharmaceutically active amphetamine salt and the enteric release coating and/or (3) there is a protective layer over the enteric release coating. The product can be composed of either one or a number of beads in a dosage form, including either capsule, tablet, or sachet method for administering the beads.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Shire Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Beth A. Burnside, Xiaodi Guo, Kimberly Fiske, Richard A. Couch, Donald J. Treacy, Rong-Kun Chang, Charlotte M. McGuinness, Edward M. Rudnic
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Patent number: 6605301Abstract: The invention relates to dispersible tablets containing macrolides as active ingredients either on their own or associated with other active ingredients, in addition to a method for the production thereof. The dispersible tablets are characterized in that the macrolide is chosen from a group that is made up of pristinamycin, azithromycin, roxithromycin, clarithromycin and spiramycin, and is present in a basic form in proportions ranging from 20-60% of the total weight of said tablets. The dispersible tablets are also characterized in that they contain at least one disintegrator in proportions ranging from 1-25% of the total weight of said tablets in addition to at least one sweetening agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: CCL PharmaInventors: Noël Zakarian, René Gimet, Claude Laruelle, Dominique Toselli
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Patent number: 6605302Abstract: The present invention provides a dual release solid dosage form containing a first composition that releases oseltamivir in a controlled manner and a second composition that releases an H1 antagonist in a rapid and/or immediate manner. A wide range of H1 antagonist antihistamines, especially fexofenadine and loratadine, can be used in this device. Particular embodiments of the invention provide osmotic devices having predetermined release profiles. The device is useful for the treatment of respiratory congestion and other viral infection associated symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Osmotica Corp.Inventors: Joaquina Faour, Juan A. Vergez
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Patent number: 6605303Abstract: An enteric coated pharmaceutical extended release dosage form of a H+, K+-ATPase inhibitor giving an extended plasma concentration profile of a H+, K+-ATPase inhibitor. The extended plasma profile is obtained by a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a core material of a hydrophilic or hydrophobic matrix, and the H+, K+-ATPase inhibitor and optionally pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The dosage form may be administered once daily.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: AstraZeneca ABInventors: Per-Gunnar Karehill, Per Johan Lundberg
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Patent number: 6605304Abstract: A particle including anions dispersed throughout an amorohous, paracrystalline or crystalline solid solution, the anions being capable of reacting with hydronioum ions to generated a gas. The particle can be incorporated into a power capable of generating and releasing a gas after hydrolysis of an acid releasing agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1998Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignees: Bernard Technologies, Inc., Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Stephen T. Wellinghoff, Joel J. Kampa, Sumner A. Barenberg, Peter N. Gray, Michael D. Lelah
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Patent number: 6605305Abstract: The present invention related to safe plant drug for treatment of liver disease, specifically, this invention proves a safe plant drug Schisandrin and its preparation. Schisandrin has the following pharmaceutical functions: increasing tumor suppresson genes express activity, decreasing activity of oncogenes, increasing immune function, increasing liver DNA synthesis, decreasing serum alamine aminotransferase activity, increasing glutathione level, increasing glutathione reductase activity, decreasing lipid peroxidation of liver, increasing hepatic microsomal monooxygenases activity, increasing ATP content in liver, increasing energy metabolism activity, decreasing density lipoprotein oxidation, protecting gastrointestinal function, increasing killer cell activity, increasing complement activity, decreasing induced liver cancer activity and decreasing grown of cancer cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Xinxian Zhao
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Patent number: 6605306Abstract: A food supplement formulation comprises quercetin, bromelain, papain, passiflora incarnata, valeriana officinalis, gotu kola, usnea barbata, althea officinalis, and L-arginine.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Lonny S. Green
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Patent number: 6605307Abstract: The invention relates to a plated frozen meal comprising a plate, a first group of individually frozen predominantly meat-based ingredients positioned on the plate, a second group of individually frozen predominantly carbohydrate-based or predominantly vegetable-based ingredients positioned on the plate, and at least one pellet of frozen sauce. The at least one pellet of frozen sauce is positioned such that when it thaws it facilitates the thawing or heating of at least one of the first or second groups of ingredients. This invention is also directed to a method of increasing the rate of thawing or heating of a frozen plated meal.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Mats Olofsson, Lars Askman
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Patent number: 6605308Abstract: A system to control pathogens on a target element is disclosed, wherein the target element is subjected to hypochlorous acid. The present invention incorporates the use of hypochlorous acid as a pathogen control medium, wherein a hypochlorous acid stream of between about 4.3 and 7.0 pH as a pathogen reduction agent is utilized. In one embodiment, the hypochlorous acid stream is used to reduce pathogens in poultry processing plants.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: TomocoInventors: Tommy J. Shane, Harvey Swain
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Patent number: 6605309Abstract: Food compositions including a triacylglycerol component and a bulking agent are provided. The triacylglycerol component typically forms about 20 to 35 wt. % of the food composition. The triacylglycerol component can be formed by combining a lauric triacylglycerol with a saturated 16/18 triacylglycerol. The triacylglycerol component can be characterized by its fatty acid composition, which typically includes at least about 30 wt. % lauric acid and at least about 10 wt. % total of palmitic acid and stearic acid. Methods for making the food compositions and food products incorporating the food compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Cargill, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Freeman, Krista L. Ditzler, John J. Urbanski, Katy J. Dishart, Richard A. Schwartz, Robert E. Wainwright
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Patent number: 6605310Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid oral supplement and a method for using the same. The supplement provides at least 2.25 calories per ml and provides at least 15% by caloric content of protein.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Eileen Fuchs, Chandrasekhara R. Mallangi, Peter Carhuff
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Patent number: 6605311Abstract: Insoluble, denatured, heat-stable protein particles are used in food and beverage products. The particles are easily dispersible in aqueous solutions and take the form of substantially non-aggregated macro-colloids. In a hydrated state the preferred mean diameter particle size distribution of the insoluble, denatured, heat-stable particles ranges from about 0.1 microns to about 3.0 microns, with less than about 5 percent of the total number of particles exceeding about 3.0 microns in diameter. The majority of the particles are substantially spheroidal in shape and have a substantially smooth, emulsion-like organoleptic character similar to that of high-calorie fats and oils. Additionally, these particles have a degree of protein insolubility of at least about 80%, which provides processing advantages during heat treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Francisco Valentino Villagran, Glenn James Dria, Herbert Thomas Young, John Michael Baughman, Jing Chen
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Patent number: 6605312Abstract: Production of a thin-film system containing at least one ultra-thin film, preferentially in the film thickness range from 1 to 10 nm, which is deposited by plasma-aided chemical or physical vapor-phase deposition using magnetron discharges. The method is characterized in that in the course of deposition of the ultra-thin film the power output is introduced into the plasma in the form of a controlled number of power pulses and that the average power output during the pulse-on time is set higher by a factor of at least 3 than the averaged power output over the entire coating time during deposition of the ultra-thin film.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignees: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaftt zur Forderung der Angewandten Forschung e.V., International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Torsten Winkler, Ralf Blüthner, Klaus Goedicke, Michael Junghähnel, Hans Buchberger, Manfred Müller, Arno Hebgen, Hans-Hermann Schneider
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Patent number: 6605313Abstract: There is described a process and apparatus for the physical vapor deposition of an anisotropic phosphor composition with an auto-collimating, optical waveguide structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Air Techniques, Inc.Inventors: Claude Goodman, Alan Lyon, Daniel Wildermuth
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Patent number: 6605314Abstract: A method of preparing a capacitor having at least one porous element comprising applying to the element a masking material with an ink jet printer head. Preferably the masking material is a liquid resin such as an acrylic, a polyurethane, a silicone, or a polyimide.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Kemet Electronics CorporationInventors: Philip Michael Lessner, Peter Fernstrom, Brian John Melody, John Tony Kinard
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Patent number: 6605315Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a bonding paste applicator and a method of applying a bonding paste which allow satisfactory paste applying quality and excellent operability to be realized. A bonding paste application method for applying a bonding paste by making a drawing with a paste applying nozzle made to move to a position, where a chip is mounted on a substrate, comprises the steps of storing in advance in a storing unit 46 a drawing pattern for controlling each of X, Y and Z axes to move a paste applying nozzle and a drawing pattern setting table 53 to show a category corresponding to the size of a chip to be bonded, selecting a drawing pattern corresponding to the size of the chip, which has been designated, by means of a drawing pattern selecting unit 54 and obtaining a speed pattern for each of the X, Y and Z axes based on the selected drawing pattern by means of a speed pattern computing unit 55.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mitsuru Ozono, Seiichi Sato, Nobuyuki Suefuji, Nobuyuki Iwashita
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Patent number: 6605316Abstract: Provided are low-cost, mechanically strong, highly electronically conductive porous substrates and associated structures for solid-state electrochemical devices, techniques for forming these structures, and devices incorporating the structures. The invention provides solid state electrochemical device substrates of novel composition and techniques for forming thin electrode/membrane/electrolyte coatings on the novel or more conventional substrates. In particular, in one embodiment the invention provides techniques for co-firing of device substrate (often an electrode) with an electrolyte or membrane layer to form densified electrolyte/membrane films 5 to 20 microns thick. In another embodiment, densified electrolyte/membrane films 5 to 20 microns thick may be formed on a pre-sintered substrate by a constrained sintering process. In some cases, the substrate may be a porous metal, alloy, or non-nickel cermet incorporating one or more of the transition metals Cr, Fe, Cu and Ag, or alloys thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Steven J. Visco, Craig P. Jacobson, Lutgard C. DeJonghe
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Patent number: 6605317Abstract: An improved method for forming films of organic-metallic complexes in which an organic complex and a labile metal salt are vaporised together or sequentially and the vapour condensed on to a substrate to form a film or layer of the organic-metallic complex on the substrate. The method produces electroluminescent films with improved performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: South Bank University Enterprise Ltd.Inventor: Poopathy Kathirgamanathan
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Patent number: 6605318Abstract: A method for providing a caulk, sealant, elastomeric coating, pressure sensitive adhesive, or fabric treatment including: forming an aqueous composition including an aqueous acrylic emulsion polymer, the polymer including, as copolymerized units, 70 to 99.7% by weight, based on dry polymer weight, monoethylenically unsaturated nonionic (meth)acrylic monomer and from 0.3 to 10% by weight, based on dry polymer weight, monoethylenically unsaturated acid monomer, wherein the Tg of the emulsion polymer is from −90 ° C. to lower than −20 C., and wherein at least 40% by weight, based on dry polymer weight, of the polymer is formed by redox polymerization in the presence of 0.0005 to 0.05 moles chain transfer agent per kg dry polymer weight; applying the aqueous composition to a substrate; and drying, or allowing to dry, the applied aqueous composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Ralph Craig Even, Robert Victor Slone
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Patent number: 6605319Abstract: The method of the invention involves depositing a plurality of thin layers of film, each layer having a thickness ranging from about 500Å to about 2000Å. Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition or other techniques known in the art maybe used to deposit each thin layer of film. The film is polysilicon or silicon-germanium, where the germanium content ranges from about 4% by weight to about 20% by weight germanium. A Rapid Thermal Anneal (“RTA”) is performed on a deposited thin film layer to relieve residual film stress in at least that film layer. The use of RTA rather than furnace annealing permits much shorter annealing times. Optionally, but advantageously, hydrogen may be present during RTA to permit the use of lower processing temperatures, typically about 20% lower relative to a customary anneal. A series of film deposition/rapid thermal anneal cycles is used to produce the desired, nominal total thickness polysilicon film.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Chinn, Yi-Hsing Chen, Robert Z. Bachrach, John Christopher Moran
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Patent number: 6605320Abstract: A coating device for carrying out a die coating method, which is capable of rapidly and assuredly eliminating an undesirable streak occurring in a coating layer during the coating operation. The coating device includes a coating head spaced from a back-up roll, and a shifting mechanism for shifting the coating head close to and remote from the back-up roll. The shifting mechanism includes a reciprocation carriage mounted onto a stationary frame to be linearly reciprocatedly movable thereon, a drive section for reciprocating the reciprocation carriage on the stationary frame, and a stop section for selectively hindering the linear motion of the reciprocation carriage caused by the drive section at a desired position. The shifting mechanism operates to instantaneously reciprocate the coating head at a small distance so that a distance between the outer surface of the back-up roll now carrying out the coating operation and the coating face of the coating head temporarily increases.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Yuko Yoshida
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Patent number: 6605321Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a material to cause the material to evolve from one phase to a more ordered phase, the method comprising an operation of irradiating the material in which the irradiating particles are suitable, by their nature and by their energy, for inducing displacements of the atoms in the material towards positions that favor ordering of the material. Advantageously, the invention also provides apparatus for magnetically recording information, the apparatus comprising a material deposited on a substrate at a temperature of less than 350° C. and that has been subjected to irradiation with irradiating particles that are suitable, by their nature and their energy, for inducing displacements of the atoms in the material towards positions that favor relaxation of the material.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)Inventors: Dafiné Ravelosona-Ramasitera, Claude Chappert, Véronique Mathet, Harry Bernas
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Patent number: 6605323Abstract: In a monostable ferroelectric active matrix display comprising a liquid-crystal layer in the form of a monodomain having an unambiguously defined direction of the layer normals z of the smC* phase, the layer normals z and the preferential direction n of the nematic or cholesteric phase (N* phase) form an angle of more than 5°.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Aventis Research & Technologies GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Rainer Wingen, Barbara Hornung, Toshiaki Nonaka
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Patent number: 6605324Abstract: Disclosed are a liquid-crystalline resin laminated film comprising a liquid-crystalline resin layer and a non-liquid-crystalline thermoplastic resin layer laminated on at least one surface of the liquid-crystalline resin layer, and having an interlayer adhesiveness of at least 30 N/cm; and a liquid-crystalline resin laminated film comprising a liquid-crystalline resin layer and a non-liquid-crystalline thermoplastic resin layer laminated on at least one surface of the liquid-crystalline resin layer, and satisfying TN≧TL wherein TN and TL indicate the thermal deformation temperature of the non-liquid-crystalline thermoplastic resin layer and that of the liquid-crystalline resin layer, respectively, measured through thermal mechanical analysis (TMA). These are obtained by forming a non-liquid-crystalline thermoplastic resin layer on at least one surface of a liquid-crystalline resin layer through co-extrusion, followed by stretching the resulting laminated film.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Tetsuya Machida, Kenji Tsunashima, Jun Sakamoto
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Patent number: 6605325Abstract: An ink jet recording element having a support having thereon the following layers in order: i) a base layer of a polymeric binder, a polymeric mordant and a stabilizer having the following formula: and ii) an overcoat layer of a trisaryl-1,3,5-triazine ultraviolet light absorbing material.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Kristine B. Lawrence, Paul B. Merkel
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Patent number: 6605326Abstract: A shell part formed of honeycomb (20) with fibrous reinforcing regions (21, 24) at inner and outer surfaces of the honeycomb and with foam material (26) penetrating the honeycomb cells and reinforcing regions, where the outer surface of the article is convexly curved and the inner surface of the article is concavely curved. This permits the construction of a hollow object (10) by connecting the ends of two shell parts together. Each shell part is formed by laying an outer region of fibrous material including cloth (30) sandwiched between tissue paper layers (32, 34, 35), against a mold wall 44. Next, a honeycomb sheet is laid over the outer region and an inner region (21, 60, 62) of fibrous material is laid over the honeycomb. Then, foamable material (26) is laid in the mold and the mold is closed to cause the expanded foam to penetrate the honeycomb and most of the fibrous layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Foam Matrix, Inc.Inventor: Kent Sherwood
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Patent number: 6605327Abstract: A multilayer automotive hose includes an innermost layer of elastomer material, and a separate outermost layer of elastomer material, each including between about 40% and about 80% vinylacetate by weight in a copolymer. The elastomer layers are formed by an extrusion process. The vinylacetate is copolymerized with polyethylene. Each of the elastomer layers has a fully saturated backbone. As a result, each of the innermost and outermost layers is a non-thermoplastic elastomer.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Dana CorporationInventors: Marty A. Ramey, Ron H. Moody
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Patent number: 6605328Abstract: In an optical recording medium comprising a phase change recording layer (4) containing Sb and optionally, Te and/or In as a main component, the recording layer is able to be crystallized to provide a crystallized region which contains rhombohedral crystals consisting essentially of Sb and is substantially free of a crystal phase other than the rhombohedral crystals. When the recording layer contains a rare earth element, Zr, Hf, Ti or Sn as an auxiliary component, the medium has a dielectric layer (31) composed of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, aluminum oxide, or a mixture of zinc sulfide and at least 30 mol % of silicon oxide, disposed contiguous to and in front of the recording layer (4) as viewed from the recording/reading beam incident side. The medium has a high transfer rate and improved thermal stability.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: TDK CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Shingai, Hiroyasu Inoue, Tatsuya Kato, Hajime Utsunomiya, Yoshitomo Tanaka
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Patent number: 6605329Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic moulded part comprising at least a polyolefin or a polycondensation polymer and reinforcing fibers, characterized in that 1 to 60 wt. % of the moulded part consists of reinforcing fibers with a length of between 0.8 and 15 mm, at least a portion of which is present partly in the center and partly in the non-porous dish surface, and that the moulded part has a porosity of between 5 and 95 vol. %. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a moulded part.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: DSM N.V.Inventors: Markus J. H. Bulters, Petrus H. M. Stokman, Johannes H. Geesink
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Patent number: 6605330Abstract: A WORM optical recording element comprising a substrate and a phase-change recording layer wherein the phase-change recording layer has a composition expressed by SbaXbSncZndSieOfSh wherein X is an element selected from In, Ge, Al, Zn, Mn, Cd, Ga, Ti, Si, Te, Nb, Fe, Co, W, Mo, S, Ni, O, Se, Tl, As, P, Au, Pd, Pt, Hf,or V and a>0, b>0, c>0, d>0, e>0, f>0, h>0, and a +b+c+d+e+f+h=100.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Yuan-Sheng Tyan, Thomas R. Cushman, Giuseppe Farruggia, George R. Olin, Bruno Primerano, Fridrich Vazan