Patents Issued in January 20, 2004
  • Patent number: 6680044
    Abstract: The present invention provides chemical reactors and reaction chambers and methods for conducting catalytic chemical reactions having gas phase reactants. In preferred embodiments, these reaction chambers and methods include at least one porous catalyst material that has pore sizes large enough to permit molecular diffusion within the porous catalyst material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Anna Lee Y. Tonkovich, Yong Wang, Sean P. Fitzgerald, Jennifer L. Marco, Gary L. Roberts, David P. VanderWiel, Robert S. Wegeng
  • Patent number: 6680045
    Abstract: A compound for use as a diagnostic or therapeutic pharmaceutical and method of using the same where the compound consists essentially of an alpha-melanotropin stimulating hormone analog which has integrally located a radionuclide. The radionuclide is administered to the body in an amount sufficient to allow uptake and retention by the tumor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Silvia S. Jurisson, Thomas P. Quinn, Michael F. Giblin
  • Patent number: 6680046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to microspheres useful for embolization which comprises polyvinylalcohol. The present invention also relates to an injectable suspension suitable for embolization which comprises the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. The present invention further relates to a method for prophylactic or therapeutic embolization which comprises administering to a mammal an injectable suspension containing the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. Finally, the present, invention relates to a process for producing the polyvinylalcbhol microspheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Biosphere Medical, S.A.
    Inventor: Egisto Boschetti
  • Patent number: 6680047
    Abstract: Targetable diagnostic and/or therapeutically active agents, e.g. ultrasound contrast agents, comprising a suspension in an aqueous carrier liquid of a reporter comprising gas-containing or gas-generating material, said agent being capable of forming at least two types of binding pairs with a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Amersham Health AS
    Inventors: Jo Klaveness, Pål Rongved, Anders Høgset, Helge Tolleshaug, Alan Cuthbertson, Aslak Godal, Lars Hoff, Geir Gogstad, Klaus Bryn, Anne Nævestad, Dagfinn Løvhaug, Halldis Hellebust, Magne Solbakken
  • Patent number: 6680048
    Abstract: Cellobiose esters and particularly &agr; cellobiose octanonanoate has been found able to structure water-immiscible liquids well, and in particular can produce clear structured emulsions. However, such emulsions tend to lose clarity or structural strength during storage. Deviating from &agr;-cellobiose octanonanoate can result in impaired clarity and/or impaired hardness of emulsion sticks. However, acylated cellobiose which contains acyl substituents of formula —O—CO—R in which R represents an n-octyl residue and the percentage Y of the nonanoate acyl substituent —O—CO—R at the anomeric carbon is at least 60% and the percentage A of &agr; anomer is greater than the anomer and not higher than A=74.5 +0.2Y when Y is up to 92% and not higher than A=161−0.74Y when Y is greater than 92% offers the production of sticks combining structurant stability with product clarity and hardness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynda Grainger, Kathryn Elizabeth Gransden, Andrew Hopkinson, Adam Jan Kowalski, Nicholas Webb, Michael Stephen White
  • Patent number: 6680049
    Abstract: A cosmetic composition which provides a semi-permanent, crosslinked film on a keratinous substrate, comprising a film-forming polymer having functional groups capable of cross-linking upon exposure to a cross-linking agent reactive with the functional groups; a cross-linking agent reactive with the functional groups of the film-forming polymer; a dissipatable blocking agent which is operable prior to dissipation, to block the cross-linking agent from cross-linking the functional groups of the film-forming polymer, and which, after dissipation, leaves the cross-linking agent free to cross-link the functional groups of the film-forming polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Calello, Shichiu Kwan, Alexander Lukacs, III, Anjali Abhimanyu Patil, Barbara Ann Wolf, George Harvey Armstrong
  • Patent number: 6680050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to iodine demand disinfectants. It relates in particular to a process for preparing a polyiodide-resin for use as an iodine demand disinfectant wherein a porous strong base anion exchange resin in a salt form, is contacted with a material capable of donating a member absorbable by the resin so as to convert the resin to the polyiodide-resin. The adsorbable member is selected from the group comprising I2 and polyiodide ion having a valence of −1. The process is characterized in that conversion of the anion exchange resin to the polyiodide-resin is effected at elevated temperature and elevated pressure, the elevated temperature being 100 degrees C. or higher, the elevated pressure being greater than atmospheric pressure. The present invention also relates to disinfectant substance comprising an iodine (impregnated) resin as produced by the above process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Triosyn Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Jean Messier
  • Patent number: 6680051
    Abstract: Polymers containing amino acid and/or polypeptide moieties in their backbones or pendant to their backbones are made by metathesis. A method of making an amino acid or polypeptide containing polymer includes the steps of: providing a amino acid, amino alcohol, or polypeptide-containing monomer; forming a reaction mixture by contacting the monomer with an agent capable of catalyzing the polymerization of the monomer into a polymer; and placing the reaction mixture under conditions that result in the formation of the polymer in reaction mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Wagener, Timothy E. Hopkins, James H. Pawlow, Fernando J. Gomez
  • Patent number: 6680052
    Abstract: Methods of treating and/or imaging tumors utilize A1 adenosine-receptor activated cells (such as monocytes and macrophages) are described. Activated cells may be administered systemically or locally, and may be radiolabelled to provide imaging and diagnostic functions. Macrophages resident in tissues may be primed and activated for use in treating and imaging tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Endacea, Inc.
    Inventor: Constance Neely
  • Patent number: 6680053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable region of the monoclonal antibody against the S-surface antigen of hepatis B virus and a gene encoding the same, a recombinant vector containing the said gene, and a transformant obtained from the said recombinant vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Yuhan Corporation
    Inventors: Jong Wook Lee, In Young Ko, Heui Keun Kang, Jung Hyun Nam, Moo Young Song, Hyung Jin Moon, Tae Hun Song
  • Patent number: 6680054
    Abstract: The invention provides novel macromolecules, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations thereof and their use as anti-influenza agents. The invention also provides a novel diagnostic method which can be used for detection of all types of influenza A and B virus. The macromolecular compound of the invention has attached to it one or more molecules (neuraminidase binders) which bind to the active site of influenza virus neuraminidase but which are not cleaved by the neuraminidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Biota Scientific Management PTY Ltd.
    Inventors: Phillip A. Reece, Keith Geoffrey Watson, Wen-Yang Wu, Betty Jin, Guy Y. Krippner
  • Patent number: 6680055
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, polyketide macrolides including a polyketide macrolide of the structure wherein R1-R5 are the same or different and each is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, R6, a C(O)R7, a C(S)R7, a C(O)NHR7, and a C(S)NHR7, each occurrence of R6 is independently selected from the group consisting of a C1-C6 alkyl, a C5-C12 aryl, and a sugar, each occurrence of R7 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl, and a C5-C12 aryl, and wherein R1 and R2, R2 and R3, and/or R4 and R5 can be taken together to form a ketal ring. Also provided are asceptic mixtures of polyketide macrolides isolated from M.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Pamela L. C. Small, Kathleen M. George
  • Patent number: 6680056
    Abstract: Peptides which satisfy the formula of SEQ ID NO: 10 bind to HLA-Cw*1601 molecules, and stimulate proliferation of cytolytic T cells. Examples of such peptides are those set forth in SEQ ID NOS: 4 and 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Pierre van der Bruggen, Jean-Pierre Szikora, Pierre Coulie, Claude Wildmann, Pascale Boël, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 6680057
    Abstract: Isolated receptors for IL-17, DNA's encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Zhengbin Yao, Melanie K. Spriggs, William C. Fanslow
  • Patent number: 6680058
    Abstract: Amphipathic lytic peptides are ideally suited to use in a ligand/cytotoxin combination to induce sterility or long-term contraception in mammals. The peptides act directly on cell membranes, and need not be internalized. Administering a combination of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (or a GnRH agonist) and a membrane-active lytic peptide produces long-term contraception or sterilization in mammals in vivo. The compounds are relatively small, and are not antigenic. Lysis of gonadotropes has been observed to be very rapid (on the order of ten minutes.) The two components—the ligand and the lytic peptide—may optionally be administered as a fusion peptide, or they may be administered separately, with the ligand administered slightly before the lytic peptide, to activate cells with receptors for the ligand, and thereby make those cells susceptible to lysis by the lytic peptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Frederick M. Enright, Jesse M. Jaynes, William Hansel, Patricia A. Melrose, Philip H. Elzer
  • Patent number: 6680059
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the effect of vaccines in animals, such as domestic, sport, or pet species, and humans. More particularly, the use of Ribavirin as an adjuvant to a vaccine protocol and compositions having Ribavirin and an antigen are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Tripep AB
    Inventors: Matti Sällberg, Catharina Hultgren
  • Patent number: 6680060
    Abstract: A live hepatitis A virus adapted to growth in MRC-5 cells, which HAV is preferably characterized by suitable attenuation for effective vaccine administration to humans and animals without inactivation, methods for adapting HAV to growth in MRC-5, vaccine compositions and method of vaccinating humans against HAV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ann W. Funkhouser, Suzanne U. Emerson, Robert H. Purcell, Eric D'Hondt
  • Patent number: 6680061
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrophilic Eimeria polypeptides, DNA-fragments encoding those peptides, recombinant DNA molecules comprising such DNA-fragments, live recombinant carriers comprising such DNA-fragments or recombinant DNA molecules and host cells comprising such DNA-fragments, recombinant DNA molecules or live recombinant carriers. Furthermore, the invention relates to antibodies against the polypeptides and to coccidiosis vaccines based upon said polypeptides. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of such antibodies and vaccines, and to methods for the detection of Eimeria parasites and antibodies against Eimeria parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Theodorus Cornelis Schaap, Catharina Maria Kuiper, Arnoldus Nicolaas Vermeulen
  • Patent number: 6680062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for topical application to the skin afflicted with rosacea and treated with a retinoid. The composition for treating rosacea comprises an anti-irritating component and several other components for treating rosacea. The other components form a mixture of a salicylic acid, a phytosphingosine, green tea, hinokitiol, gorgonian extract, and polysaccharide. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the irritation on the skin caused by the heightened sensitivity experienced by skin suffering from rosacea. The other components are effective in treating the rosacea condition, but particularly, in treating the telangiectasic symptom of rosacea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Neelam Muizzuddin, Kenneth D. Marenus, Daniel H. Maes
  • Patent number: 6680063
    Abstract: The present invention provides a denatured albumin lamina, useful for repairing lesions on solid visceral organs. The lamina comprises human serum albumin, formed into a thin, pliant sheet and denatured. The denatured lamina can be sterilized and stored until used. As well, it can be impregnated with a variety of bioagents. A method for repairing a lesion on a solid visceral organ includes applying an energy-absorbing proteinaceous material to a lesion site on the solid visceral organ lesion; irradiating the proteinaceous material with energy sufficient to fuse the energy-absorbing material at least partially to the lesion site; applying a biocompatible denatured albumin lamina onto the proteinaceous material on the lesion site; and irradiating the biocompatible albumin lamina and the proteinaceous material with energy sufficient to fuse the biocompatible albumin lamina to the proteinaceous material and/or the lesion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Providence Health System-Oregon
    Inventors: Yasmin Wadia, Scott Alan Prahl
  • Patent number: 6680065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped articles which release agrochemical active compounds, are used for treatment of woody plants and are employed in a hollow preformed in the woody plant, are of a volume which fills the volume of the hollow to the extent of 10 to 95%, are of a volume which does not increase during the period of use to the extent that the preformed hollow space is filled completely, comprise a) agrochemical active compounds, b) water-insoluble thermoplastically processable polymers, c) water-soluble polymers and d) if appropriate further auxiliaries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wolfgang Podszun, Uwe Priesnitz, Jürgen Hölters, Bodo Rehbold, Rafel Israels
  • Patent number: 6680066
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material with an improved structure in which is dispersed an active organic compound, and a method for treating effluents, in particular a method for treating photographic effluents. The composite material takes the form of a structured gel comprising an aluminosilicate polymer matrix in the form of fibers in which at least two distinct fibers are interconnected by at least two covalent bonds to form an irreversible chemical gel and, dispersed in the matrix, an active organic compound. The choice of the degree of cross-linking of the matrix makes it possible to control the diffusion of a hydrophilic active organic compound. The invention further concerns a method for preparing such a composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Olivier J. Poncelet, Danielle M. Wettling
  • Patent number: 6680067
    Abstract: A controlled-release pharmaceutical preparation containing an oil suspension which comprises an analgesic and an injectable oil. The analgesic is either a nalbuphine free base or a pharmaceutical salt of nalbuphine such as nalbuphine HCl. The injectable oil is preferably sesame oil. The oil suspension contains microparticles in the size range of 1 to 100 &mgr;m, preferably less than 50 &mgr;m, which is produced by treating the analgesic and injectable oil in an ultra high energy mixing equipment. The controlled-release preparation permits nalbuphine free base or nalbuphine HCl to have a longer duration of action in relieving pain, and allows the administration of lower doses. A process for preparing the injectable oil suspension is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Oliver Yoa-Pu Hu, Cheng-Huei Hsiong
  • Patent number: 6680068
    Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that angiogenic vessels have heterogeneous surface charge and that cationic liposomes actually target human tumor blood vessels only in irregularly shaped patches. The invention thus features methods for delivering therapeutic compounds to angiogenic vascular endothelial surfaces using a mixture, or “cocktail”, of positively charged and neutral liposomes. The new methods can be used to target multiple regions on the same tumor vessel and/or clusters of vessels within the same tumor. Liposomes with different chemical and/or physical properties (e.g., charge, stability, solubility, diameter) can be delivered simultaneously, and can target tumor vessels and other angiogenic vessels with greater efficiency compared to cationic liposomes alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Campbell, Rakesh K. Jain
  • Patent number: 6680069
    Abstract: Processes for manufacturing a low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose are described that include dipping pulp into an alkaline solution to prepare an alkali cellulose, reacting the alkali cellulose with a hydroxypropylating agent to yield a product in a complete dissolution state, dissolving completely the product in an aqueous medium to provide a product in a complete dissolution state, neutralizing with an acid to yield a precipitate, washing, drying, and pulverizing to yield a powder having a volume-average particle diameter of less than 25 microns which is determined by a dry laser diffraction method, a loose bulk density of 0.29 g/ml or more and less than 0.40 g/ml, and a tapped bulk density of 0.55 g/ml or more. Low-substituted hydroxypropyl celluloses are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sakae Obara
  • Patent number: 6680070
    Abstract: The dry blends comprise a powdery or finely-divided active ingredient such as a pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, agricultural chemical, water-treating agent or biocidal agent, and a micronized synthetic polyolefin-based hydrocarbon wax and/or a micronized synthetic polyfluorocarbon wax that is compatible with the active ingredient. Shape-retentive compacted compositions are formed by pressure compacting such blends. Preferred active ingredients are 1,3-dihalo-5,5-dialkylhydantoins and profen pharmaceuticals such as naproxen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Albemarle Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan N. Howarth, Bruce C. Peters
  • Patent number: 6680071
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a carrier and, as active ingredient, an opioid (&mgr;receptor) agonist, such as fentanyl, or a salt thereof, characterized in that the composition is in the form of a fast-dispersing dosage form designed to release the active ingredient rapidly in the oral cavity. A process for preparing such a composition and the use of such a composition as an analgesic, for the treatment of chronic pain and/or breakthrough pain, as an anesthetic premedication, for the induction of anesthesia, as a sedative and/or for the treatment of anxiety are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: R. P. Scherer Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Stewart Johnson, Jon Lacy
  • Patent number: 6680072
    Abstract: A dry extract is reduced in volume by compacting to produce a solid form of pharmaceutical such as a tablet or capsule containing plant extracts. The particles of compacted matter are subsequently screened to a uniform grain size, masked with titanium dioxide, talc, and highly dispersed silicon dioxide in a first mixing process, and treated with additional adjuvants in two more mixing steps. The masked compacted matter has the flowability required for making tablets and is protected against moisture absorption. The extract portion is a minimum of 65 percent by weight, which allows for producing relatively small tablets that have low disintegration times due to masking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Steigerwald Arzneimitelwerk GmbH
    Inventors: Willi Kuper, Panagiotis Maidonis
  • Patent number: 6680073
    Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and method for the treatment of white line disease, including ailments such as Onychomycosis, sporotichosis, hoof rot, jungle rot, pseudallecheria boydii, scopulariopsis or athletes foot. The composition of the present invention is useful for the treatment of fungal infections such as Onychomycosis in warm blooded animals such as humans and horses. The method of the present invention is directed to the application of a therapeutic amount of the present composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Bryon J. Tarbet
  • Patent number: 6680074
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition including propolis, oregano and at least one essential oil and methods of making said composition. The compositions may be applied to the skin and/or mucous membranes and are useful for treating microbial infections including viral infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Andre Pierre Morice
  • Patent number: 6680075
    Abstract: Disclosed are a natural invigorating tea and a method for preparing the same. The natural invigorating tea may be in the form of powder, liquid, or granules and is made of parasitic herb, and alder and/or schizandrae fructus, optionally supplemented with torilis fructus and/or polygalae japonica herba. Taking of the tea at least twice a day, morning and evening, invigorates human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Jong-Hyun Nam
  • Patent number: 6680076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to natural teas and a method of preparing the same, which is effective in increasing sexual ability or stamina. According to the present invention, there are provided relatively inexpensive natural teas in the form of liquid natural teas, powders, segments, or concentrated extracts, in which Rhodiola sachalinensis, and Cuscutae Semens and/or Torilidis Fructus; Rhodiola sachalinensis and a parasitic plant; or a mixture of all the above herbs is contained as principal elements, to which at least one species selected from the group consisting of Alnus japonica, Salviae Radix, Polyglae Radix, schizandra and lycium is optionally added. Where the natural teas of the present invention are drunk two times one day, an excellent effect of increasing stamina can be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Jong Hyun Nam
  • Patent number: 6680077
    Abstract: Meat products are produced at high yield without phosphate supplements by using define starter cultures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kerry Ingredients (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Susan C. Bailey, Philippe R. Merlin, Evin D. Van Griethuysen
  • Patent number: 6680078
    Abstract: A method for dispensing a flowable substance, such as a flowable photoresist, on a microelectronic substrate. The method can include dispensing a portion of the flowable substance on the microelectronic substrate, receiving an image of at least some of the flowable substance on the microelectronic substrate, and, (with reference to the image), comparing a characteristic of the image with a pre-selected characteristic, or comparing a time required to dispense the portion of the flowable substance with a pre-selected, or both. The method can further include adjusting a characteristic of the dispense process when the image differs from the pre-selected image by at least a predetermined amount, or when the time differs from the pre-selected time by at least a predetermined amount, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Davlin, Greg Montanino
  • Patent number: 6680079
    Abstract: A magnetic recording medium is formed with a distribution of servo-marks in the form of pits or indentations with an attendant reduction in potential corrosion and increased tribology. Embodiments providing a protective overcoat, e.g. containing carbon, over a magnetic recording medium having a servo-patterned substrate; applying a fluoropolyether comprising one or more acrylate groups on the protective overcoat by dip coating the magnetic recording medium in a solution of the fluoropolyether and polymerizing the fluoropolyether by ultraviolet radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael Stirniman, Li-Ping Wang, Gary Rauch
  • Patent number: 6680080
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of antiglare treatment of an organic or inorganic substrate, particularly, sensitive to temperature increases such as phosphate substrates and to a material having antiglare properties that can be obtained by the method of the invention. The invention method comprises a step of deposition a layer of a fluorinated polymer with a low refractive index onto the substrate from a deposition solution that includes said fluorinated polymer. The invention method can be applied to the manufacture of a pockels cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventor: Philippe Belleville
  • Patent number: 6680081
    Abstract: A conductive powder having an organic silicon polymer layer on the surface of each particle and a metal layer enclosing the silicon polymer layer possesses a stronger bond between the particle base and the metal even at elevated temperature and exhibits a high and stable conductivity and heat resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Motoo Fukushima, Kunio Itoh, Shigeru Mori, Masaki Kasashima, Yoshitaka Hamada, Mikio Aramata
  • Patent number: 6680082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to neutralized copolymer resins having at least two different metals with one of the metals being zinc. These mixed metal resins are transformed into particulate or powder form for application to metal objects. The powder composition has a good balance of properties including all the advantages associated with neutralized ethylene acid copolymers while also having good powder coating behavior for coatings applied to metal objects. The invention also relates to coated metal objects containing the powder composition and metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Richard Tien-Hua Chou, Mark Bernard Kelly
  • Patent number: 6680083
    Abstract: A ceiling design tool and method of using the tool for forming plaster designs on walls and ceilings comprising a circular planar face portion having a centered cylindrical handle. The face portion comprises a rubber layer over a burlap layer clamped onto the edge of a circular metal plate. The face portion of the tool is dipped in a fluid plaster mixture and applied to a ceiling or wall surface of either plaster or drywall in a stepwise rolling motion to create a unique textured surface such as half-moons, bead work and scroll patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Robert M. Ray, Linda Seward
  • Patent number: 6680084
    Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate coated with an oriented multilayer polymeric film comprising at least two layers of polymer particles oriented along two different directions with respect to one another. Such an oriented multilayer polymeric film has improved flexibility as well as improved gas barrier properties. A method of forming the film on a substrate is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Simex Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Halim Chtourou
  • Patent number: 6680085
    Abstract: The method for thermal spraying, especially of metals, for the coating of surfaces, wherein the material employed for coating is supplied in the form of a wire, molten and sprayed, uses a plasma arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Grillo-Werke AG
    Inventor: Dieter Kley
  • Patent number: 6680086
    Abstract: Method and assembly for forming a paper or board web and a product made using the method. According to the method, the web (11) is made from fibers and then the web (11) is treated with pigment particles. The web is treated with microscopic pigment particles whose average size is so small as to permit the particles to adhere to each other by van der Waals forces. The particles are transferred to the web and adhered thereto advantageously using an ion-blast technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Mesto Paper Oy
    Inventors: Vilho Nissinen, Timo Nyberg, Pasi Rajala, Lars Grönroos, Pentti Virtanen, Veli Käsmä, Hannu Niemelä
  • Patent number: 6680087
    Abstract: A surface treatment composition of the present invention comprises (A) urethaneacrylate oligomer, (B) acrylate based monomer, (C) photoinitiator, (D) silicon additive, and (E) silica matting agent. The present invention provides a surface treatment composit on in which imparts beneficial properties to urethaneacrylate decorative floor coverings, including urethaneacrylates formed from soft type urethaneacrylate oligomer, hard type urethaneacrylate oligomer a and a mixture of soft type and hard type urethaneacrylate oligomer The stain resistance of a decorative floor covering in which a surface treating sub-layer is formed by UV curing after an above surface treatment composition is coated is excellent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ho-Zun Park, Min-Ho Son
  • Patent number: 6680088
    Abstract: A process for producing a magnetic recording medium is provided in which a magnetic layer including a ferromagnetic powder and a binder is provided on a non-magnetic flexible support. In the process, a magnetic liquid containing mainly a ferromagnetic powder and a binder, and an abrasive liquid paste including an abrasive and a binder are prepared separately, and the abrasive liquid paste is subsequently subjected to an ultrasonic dispersion treatment and then mixed with the magnetic liquid to prepare a magnetic coating solution for the magnetic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Naoe, Hiroyuki Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 6680089
    Abstract: To provide a thermal transfer sheet which is not affected by the illumination light source even in comparison with the pigment coloring material or printed matter and upon transfer of the coloring material thin film, ensures excellent sharpness of halftone dots, good sensitivity, reduced film fogging and very stable transfer releasability. A thermal transfer sheet comprising a support having provided thereon at least a light-to-heat conversion layer containing a light-to-heat conversion substance, and an image forming layer in this order, wherein the absolute value of the difference in the solubility parameter (SP values) obtained by the Okitsu' method between the binder in the image forming layer and the binder contained in the underlying layer thereof is 1.5 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhito Miyake, Mitsuru Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6680090
    Abstract: A complex profile made of a composite comprising a polyolefin polymer and a wood fiber. The composite is useful in conventional structural applications. The profile can be used in residential and commercial structures. The profile is used in the manufacture of the fenestration components such as windows and doors. The profile is designed with a cross-sectional shape to form structural elements in the fenestration units that possess sufficient strength, thermal stability and weatherability. The member comprises a hollow cross-section with at least one structural web or one fastener web. The profile can have a visible capstock layer and can be assembled using thermal welding processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Shankar Godavarti, Rodney K. Williams, Michael J. Deaner
  • Patent number: 6680091
    Abstract: A medicament container for storing a liquid medicament, such as insulin, comprises a wall with at least two opposite portions made of a polymer material having a light transmission at 400 nm of at least 25%, a glass transition temperature above 50° C., and a density of 0.95 g/cm3 or more. The polymer material comprises at least 70% by weight of a copolymer material composed of aliphatic cyclic or bicyclic hydrocarbons with 5 to 7 membered ring or rings and ethylene or propylene. The container is substantially inert to the medicament and, because it is either transparent or at least includes at least two opposed transparent portions, it is possible visually to inspect the contents of the container to make sure that the medicament has not crystalized or polymerized. The walls of the container provide a good barrier against m-cresol/phenol/benzyl alcohol preservatives and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Thomas Buch-Rasmussen, Patric Jannasch, Erling Bonne Jørgensen
  • Patent number: 6680092
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing high resolution patterns on a support comprising the following steps: high resolution printing of a varnish on the support; treating the support by electrolysis; washing and drying the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Cabinet Erman S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Michel Levy
  • Patent number: 6680093
    Abstract: A multilayer composite comprises a layer configuration A/C/B or A/C/B/C/A, wherein I. each layer A comprises a molding composition that comprises at least 50% by weight of a polymer A containing amino groups; II. layer B comprises a molding composition that consists of at least 50% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester or fluoropolymer B; III. each layer C comprises a molding composition that consists essentially of the following components a)-c): a) from 5 to 95 parts by weight of the polymer A, b) from 95 to 5 parts by weight of the polymer B, and c) from 1 to 90 parts by weight of a compatibilizer comprising an alkyl acrylate polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Hans Ries, Michael Schlobohm, Guido Schmitz
  • Patent number: 6680094
    Abstract: A packaging material having an oxygen-absorbing layer of a thermoplastic resin which is blended with an organic oxidizing component and with a transition metal catalyst, wherein the thermoplastic resin is not substantially oxidized in the presence of the transition metal catalyst. The thermoplastic resin is not deteriorated by oxidation and, hence, oxygen-barrier property is not deteriorated, making it possible to stably suppress the permeation of oxygen over extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi Kikuchi, Ikuo Komatsu, Toshiki Yamada, Yoshihiro Kitano, Go Saito