Patents Issued in November 9, 2004
  • Patent number: 6814852
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to the electrolysis of fluids in a lab-on-a-chip environment for generating gases. Various lab-on-a-chip embodiments are described along with a method of generating gas in a lab-on-a-chip environment. The method comprises the steps of (a) providing a substrate having active circuitry thereon, at least a portion of said active circuitry being readable by a computer; (b) providing an electrolytic cell configured for communication with the active circuitry, said electrolytic cell comprising an anode and a cathode in an electrolytic fluid bath; and (c) generating a gas in the electrolytic fluid bath by creating an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode through the electrolytic fluid bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Clayton L. Holstun, David Tyvoll
  • Patent number: 6814853
    Abstract: There is provided a method for water treatment, capable of greatly improving the effect of removing microbes contained in water for eating and drinking, or discharged water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhito Kondo, Yasuhito Shimizu, Masahiro Iseki
  • Patent number: 6814854
    Abstract: A method for the in situ measurement of atomic hydrogen permeation into carbon steel from process streams under operating conditions of up to 3000 psi and temperatures up to 300° F. includes providing a probe assembly that includes a test specimen electrode and a negatively charged counter electrode in a fluid-tight reservoir containing an electrolyte, mounting the probe assembly directly in contact with a process stream and passing electrical conductors from the probe through a supporting, electrically non-conductive isolator positioned between a mounting assembly and the probe; maintaining a constant voltage across the electrodes and thereby directly measuring and recording permeation current flow between the probe electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Arnold L. Lewis, II, John K. Boah
  • Patent number: 6814855
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a target constituent of an electroplating solution using an electroanalytical technique is set forth. In accordance with the method, at least two electrodes are employed to execute the electroanalytical technique. Gasses that are trapped or generated at the surface of one or both of the electrodes of the pair are reduced and/or removed by directing a flow of solution toward the electrode surface. This flow of solution against the electrode surface acts to automatically flush the generated gasses (typically in the form of small bubbles) from the electrode surface and generally eliminates the need for manual purging by an operator. Elimination of these gasses reduces or eliminates variability in the open circuit potential, and concomitant noise that would otherwise occur in the electroanalytical measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Semitool, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyndon W. Graham, Dakin Fulton
  • Patent number: 6814856
    Abstract: A process for transforming a gas oil cut from a conversion process or from an aromatic crude is described, the aim of the process being to improve the cetane number of said cut. The process comprises at least one hydrogenation step in which said gas oil cut is passed, in the presence of hydrogen, over a catalyst comprising an amorphous mineral support, at least one compound of a group VIB metal, at least one compound of a non noble group VIII metal and at least phosphorous or a compound of phosphorous, the process then comprising a hydrocracking step in which the hydrogenated feed is passed, in the presence of hydrogen, over a catalyst comprising an acidic support, at least one compound of a group VIB metal and at least one compound of a non noble group VIII metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Institut Francais du Petrole
    Inventors: Marcel Aussillous, Alain Billion, Patrick Briot, Christophe Gueret, Slavik Kasztelan, Narhalie Marchal, Pierre Marion
  • Patent number: 6814857
    Abstract: A process for contacting a bed of particulate material, usually catalyst, with a transverse flow of fluid is disclosed. The particulate material moves or is prevented from not moving, while the fluid passes through the bed at a rate greater than the stagnant bed pinning flow rate. This invention is applicable to hydrocarbon conversion processes and allows for higher fluid throughput rates compared to prior art processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Weikai Gu, Paul A. Sechrist
  • Patent number: 6814858
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a water treatment system for sterilizing water retained in a water container. The system includes a circulation process line for pumping the to-be-sterilized water out of the water container, sterilizing the water through electrolysis, and feeding the sterilized water back into the water container; an arrangement for producing a sterilizing solution having a sterilizing function by electrolyzing an electrolytic solution containing chlorine ions and having a function of promoting an electrochemical reaction; and an arrangement for supplying the produced sterilizing solution into the circulation process line as required. The system can constantly sterilize the water in the circulation process line and, as required, additionally supply the sterilizing solution produced by the sterilizing solution producing arrangement into the circulation process line according to a variation in the quality of the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Minoru Kishi, Yoshihiro Inamoto, Tatsuya Hirota, Tamotsu Kawamura, Takuya Noro
  • Patent number: 6814859
    Abstract: A frit for use in multi-layer microfluidic separation devices is provided. The frit comprises a polymeric membrane that may be securely bonded within the device and minimizes lateral wicking. A secure bond is ensured by treating the polymer to match its surface energy to that of the materials to which it is bound. Treatments include plasma treatment, irradiation and the application of acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Nanostream, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Koehler, Paren P. Patel
  • Patent number: 6814860
    Abstract: An oil strainer comprises upper and lower partial bodies, made of synthetic resin, joined together to form a roughly tube-shaped strainer main body, the interior of which is provided with a filter. The oil strainer has a flange section for attachment with bolts, and the flange section is provided with at least one bolt hole which passes through the interior of the roughly tube-shaped strainer main body. With this structure, it is possible to provide an oil strainer which can be installed on a small installation surface, which is able to reduce resin fatigue, and which can prevent impairment of the seal due to loosening of installation members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: GP Daikyo Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Iwata, Yoshihiro Takemoto, Yasumi Mototani
  • Patent number: 6814861
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of purifying feedwater to remove impurities including suspended solids therefrom, the method suitable for using in-line water pressure to permeate water through hollow fiber membranes and to backflush the membranes to remove solids collected or deposited thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Zenon Environmental, Inc.
    Inventors: Hidayat Husain, Andreas Draesner, Michael Blair, Henry Behmann
  • Patent number: 6814862
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for continuous processing of intra- or postoperative blood loss for autotransfusion. According to the present invention, certain cells of the cell suspension to be processed, mainly the red blood cells, are concentrated by centrifuging in a separation unit and removed from the separation unit without being rinsed or washed in the separation unit. The concentrated cell fraction is diluted with a physiological solution, preferably a Ringer's solution, after being removed from the separation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Fresenius AG
    Inventor: Wolgang Biesel
  • Patent number: 6814863
    Abstract: A radial flow septic tank includes: a main body having a wall and a floor defining a cavity; an inlet disposed at approximately a center of the cavity; an outlet having a collection device disposed around an inside perimeter of the wall of the main body; and a column disposed within the cavity at approximately the center of the main body, the column having openings to allow the flow to move from the inlet to the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis F. Hallahan, Stephen P. Dix
  • Patent number: 6814864
    Abstract: An extra-corporeal blood purification device includes a blood filter, and elements for measuring at least one parameter affected by filter resistance to liquid flow, elements for determining at least a threshold value of the parameter, elements for comparing the parameter with the threshold value, exchange control elements for calculating the distribution between the respective flow rates through connecting ducts, capable of reducing the difference between the value of the measured parameter and the threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Infomed SA
    Inventors: Olivier Favre, Francesco Di Lella
  • Patent number: 6814865
    Abstract: The invention includes novel anion exchange membranes formed by in situ polymerization of at least one monomer, polymer or copolymer on a woven support membrane and their methods of formation. The woven support membrane is preferably a woven PVC membrane. The invention also includes novel cation exchange membranes with or without woven support membranes and their methods of formation. The invention encompasses a process for using the membranes in electrodialysis of ionic solutions and in particular industrial effluents or brackish water or seawater. The electrodialysis process need not include a step to remove excess ions prior to electrodialysis and produces less waste by-product and/or by-products which can be recycled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Seventy-Seventh Meridian Corporation LLC
    Inventors: Tejraj Aminabhavi, Padmakar V. Kulkarni, Mahadevappa Y. Kariduraganavar
  • Patent number: 6814866
    Abstract: The leach field of a septic type sewage system is heated by various means, to raise the temperature and increase biochemical activity in the influence zone of leach field conduits. The capacity for waste water treatment is thus increased or restored. Heating is achieved by alternative means, including by flowing hot air through the leach field conduit and into the influence zone, and by delivering heat directly to the influence zone by means of heat elements embedded in or near the influence zone. The temperature in the influence zone is raised by 1-5° F. or more, preferably to the range 50-100° F. A dedicated, non-dedicated or geothermal heat source may be used. Heat loss upwardly through the soil is inhibited by insulation on the soil surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: David A. Potts
  • Patent number: 6814867
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for reducing or substantially eliminating chromium in non-volatile residue obtained from a certain processes, and particularly from cyclohexane oxidation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Inuista North America S.à.r.l.
    Inventors: Ludovic Fodor, Bennett Haines Novak, Jules Charles Joseph Perilloux, Jr., Bhagya Chandra Sutradhar
  • Patent number: 6814868
    Abstract: A process for reducing hair, trash or fibrous materials concentration in a waste water treatment system having a membrane filter in conjunction with a bioreactor comprises flowing a portion of mixed liquor through a screen in a side stream. The flow rate of the mixed liquor through the screen is about no more than the average design flow rate of the waste water treatment system. The screenings can be either treated or disposed of directly or in combination with the waste activated sludge. The openings of the screen are between about 0.10 mm and about 1.0 mm in size as can be provided by, for example, a rotary drum screen. The invention can be used to provide both screening and sludge thickening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Zenon Environmental Inc.
    Inventors: Deonarine Phagoo, Pierre Coté, Hidayat Husain, Doug Thompson, Baoqiang Ling
  • Patent number: 6814869
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the preparation of solutions to be manufactured from at least two concentrates and a solvent. After placing of two concentrate holders into associated recipients, both concentrate holders are connected using a single connector having two connection states. In a first connection state, solvent flows to the first concentrate holder, with the solution being led into a collection holder and, after the flushing of the concentrate from the first concentrate holder, the connector moves to a second connection state in which an automatic connecting of the second concentrate holder takes place, whereupon solvent flows through the second concentrate holder and the solution is likewise supplied to the collection holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Brandl, Peter Hilgers, Franz Kugelmann, Matthias Meisinger
  • Patent number: 6814870
    Abstract: A microchip-based electrospray ionization device and column with affinity adsorbents is disclosed. The invention includes a microchip array and a capillary tube or alone or attached in combination. At least a portion of the device or column has immobilized affinity adsorbents. Methods for using the device are provided as well for affinity capture of biomolecules to meet the needs for the modem life sciences such as proteomics and drug discover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Advion BioSciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng Zhang, Xian Huang, Thomas N. Corso, Gary A. Schultz, Simon J. Prosser
  • Patent number: 6814871
    Abstract: A process for removing pollutants from aqueous streams is disclosed. The process involves contacting the stream with a shaped ion exchange composite to remove ammonium and phosphate ions. The composite is a mixture of an anion exchange composition such as zirconia and a microporous cation exchange composition formed into a shaped article and optionally containing a binder such as hydrous zirconium oxide. The microporous cation exchangers are represented by the empirical formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: David S. Bem, Richard R. Willis, Daniel L. Ellig
  • Patent number: 6814872
    Abstract: Regeneration controller and method for controlling regeneration of a water softener are provided. The controller includes a water meter configured to output a signal indicative of the volume of influent water received by the water softener. A water-hardness indicator, such as a conductivity meter or ion-selective electrode, is configured to output a signal indicative of a degree of hardness of the influent water. A processor is coupled to receive the respective signals from the water meter and the hardness indicator. The processor is further configured to calculate a value indicative of the total level of hardness removed by the water softener. A comparator is coupled to receive a signal indicative of the quantity of resin capacity of the water softener. The comparator is further configured to receive the value indicative of total hardness to issue a regeneration command based on comparing the resin capacity relative to the value of total hardness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: James Rulon Young Rawson
  • Patent number: 6814873
    Abstract: Materials and a process are provided whereby polymers with the pendant group or end group containing —Si(OR″)3 (where R″ is H, an alkyl group, Na, K, or NH4) are used to control aluminosilicate scaling in a Bayer process. When materials of the present invention are added to the Bayer liquor before the heat exchangers, they reduce and even completely prevent formation of aluminosilicate scale on heat exchanger walls. The present materials are effective at treatment concentrations that make them economically practical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Cytec Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Donald P. Spitzer, Alan S. Rothenberg, Howard I. Heitner, Frank Kula
  • Patent number: 6814874
    Abstract: A ClariCone-type clarifier is provided with a level sensor, a flow-condition detector, and a controller that work together for automatic control of a blow-down valve. The flow-condition detector detects a condition of the flow through the tank. The detector sends the input to the controller, which uses the input to determine a desired blow-down level. The level sensor detects the height of slurry in the tank, and the controller opens the valve when the slurry level reaches the level determined by the controller. The valve can be set to close after a predetermined fixed period of time, by a timer, or when the level sensor detects that the slurry level has fallen to a predetermined or calculated blow-down termination level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
    Inventor: Donald Neil Ruehrwein
  • Patent number: 6814875
    Abstract: A solvent separator includes an introduction member which introduces a mixture including chlorine containing organic solvent and water; a separation unit including a separation member made of a water-repellent and/or lipophilic porous material, which carries out the separation of the mixture; a water drainage member through which water separated by the separation unit is discharged; and a solvent drainage member through which the chlorine containing organic solvent separated by the separation unit is discharged. Also, a method and a device for treating waste liquid are provided by which chlorine containing organic solvent present in waste liquid is selectively separated, decomposed by a photocatalyst, and converted into a harmless substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventors: Kunimasa Muroi, Yoichi Nagasaki, Akira Ohsawa, Go Ito, Jun Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6814876
    Abstract: Water may be purified and treated to kill and/or remove various harmful contaminants and microorganisms with a method and system including ozone treatment and oxygenation. In the present system and method, the ozone treatment and oxygenation process is carried out in the chamber of one canister and includes one or two further canisters, either a pre-filtration canister that contains a filter for removing large particulates that might interfere with the ozone treatment and oxygenation process, or a post-filtration canister that contains a filter for removing smaller particulates downstream, or both. The system is versatile in that one or the other of the filtration canisters can be eliminated. To limit the expense of manufacturing the system, the exterior of the canisters are identically molded and the bottom caps of the canisters are integrally molded to the body of the canisters, also eliminating one possible leakage point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Vortech Latinoamerica
    Inventor: Thomas F. Neal
  • Patent number: 6814877
    Abstract: A water purification system for a swimming pool, pond, aquatic mammal tank, spa or fountain, which is simple to operate, low in maintenance, and highly reliable. The system takes advantage of synergistic benefits derived from the combination of ozonation and electrolytic chlorination in the same system. Combining both of the technologies of Ozonation and Electrolysis allows as in-site production of at least one of chlorine dioxide that is used as a disinfectant agent for treating water reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Gargas
  • Patent number: 6814878
    Abstract: A batch process for carrying out a hydrogenation reaction comprises mixing a pyrophoric catalyst with reactants and solvents to form a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel. Hydrogen is added to the reaction vessel. After hydrogenation, the desired hydrogenation product is removed from the reaction vessel and the pyrophoric catalyst-rich material from the reaction vessel is delivered to a pressure filter. Water is added to the pyrophoric catalyst-rich material in the filter and the spent pyrophoric material is removed from the pressure filter in a water wet form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Pfizer Science and Technology Ireland Limited
    Inventor: William Tully
  • Patent number: 6814879
    Abstract: A method of forming a pattern, which comprises forming a first resist film on a surface of a substrate, patterning the first resist film to form a first resist pattern, and forming a covering layer containing silicon or a metal on the first resist pattern by making use of a coating method using a solution containing a solvent which is incapable of dissolving the first resist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Shibata
  • Patent number: 6814880
    Abstract: A liquid foam extinguishing formulation comprising a water soluble ammonium salt, a film-forming amphoteric fluorine surfactant, a foam-forming amphoteric co-surfactant, and a frostproofing agent, wherein the formulation is a stable, storable, ready to use, and frostproof single solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Robert Graf, Stefan Keipl
  • Patent number: 6814881
    Abstract: Semi-bleached to bleached sulfonated aromatic condensation resin alone or in combination with a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer of high molecular weight provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants in a fibrous polyamide or wool substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Trichromatic Carpet Inc.
    Inventor: Yassin M. Elgarhy
  • Patent number: 6814882
    Abstract: A fabric coating composition with latent heat effects and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The composition at least includes 1 part of the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and the thickener, wherein the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution contains 1 to 40 parts of microcapsules and the weight percentage of the thickener is about between about 2% and 12% based on the weight of the microcapsules. The water percentage of the composition is about between about 30% and 70%. The method for fabricating the composition comprises mixing the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and thickener together and then stirring the composition mixture until the viscosity of the composition exceeding 6000 cps. The solution is allowed to set for between about 6 minutes and 10 hours, prior to application in fabric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: China Textile Institute
    Inventors: Yen-Hsi Lin, Chun-Hung Lin, Lien-Hua Chiu, Shu-Lan Yao, Cheng-Chu Lin
  • Patent number: 6814883
    Abstract: A high frequency magnetic material includes a Y or M type hexagonal ferrite, wherein the hexagonal ferrite is expressed by the composition formula (1-a-b)(Ba1-xSrx)O.aMeO.bFe2O3, where Me is at least one selected from the group consisting of Co, Ni, Cu, Mg, Mn and Zn, 0.205≦a≦0.25, 0.55≦b≦0.595, 0≦x≦1, and 2.2≦b/a<3. A high frequency circuit element includes magnetic layers and internal electrode layers, wherein the high frequency circuit element is a sintered compact and the magnetic layers include the high frequency magnetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Marusawa
  • Patent number: 6814884
    Abstract: A method of using mixtures consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (R365mfc) and at least one further partially fluorinated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a), pentafluoroethane (R125), 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (R245fa) and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (R227ea) as the working fluid in high-temperature heat pumps. The refrigerant mixtures used according to the invention exhibit a high temperature glide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Solvay Fluor und Derivate GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Jannick, Christoph Meurer
  • Patent number: 6814885
    Abstract: A scale and corrosion inhibitor for use in the treatment of water comprises at least one oxyalkylene unit and at least one phosphonate unit (e.g. a unit derived prom a mono- or di-phosphonic acid such as VPA or VDPA). Inhibitors according to the present invention have been found to exhibit both scale-inhibiting and corrosion-inhibiting properties, especially in the treatment of cooling water and water used in oilfield applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Rhodia Consumer Specialties Limited
    Inventors: Gary Woodward, Graham Philip Otter, Keith Philip Davis, Robert Eric Talbot
  • Patent number: 6814886
    Abstract: In broadest terms, a craft composition and a craft composition kit, the composition comprising: a first component in a first container and comprising a first solution of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol and a first colorant, a second component in a second container and comprising a second solution of a tetraborate composition in a second colorant, the first and second components being adapted to present an appearance of striated colors upon initial admixture, which appearance transforms to a uniform single color resulting from the uniform mixture of the first and second colorants. The invention also includes a method of preparing a craft composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Elmer's Product, Inc.
    Inventors: John Anderson, Van R. Foster
  • Patent number: 6814887
    Abstract: A composition containing a high-molecular compound having as a photo-crosslinkable group any of a cinnamoyl group, a cinnamylidene group, a chalcone residual group, an isocoumarin residual group, a 2,5-dimethoxystilbene residual group, a thymine residual group, a styrylpyridinium residual group, an &agr;-phenylmaleimide residual group, an anthracene residual group and a 2-pyrone residual group, or an aromatic bisazide, is cross-linked by light irradiation via a mask to cure the composition in a prescribed pattern to form photoemission layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Okunaka, Takashi Inoue, Yoshiharu Nagae, Yuji Mori
  • Patent number: 6814888
    Abstract: A conductive polymer material can exhibit good heat resistance and good moisture resistance, in which the conductive polymer comprises as a dopant at least one of aromatic sulfonic acid derivatives represented by general formula 1: wherein at least one of R1 to R6 represents a sulfonic acid group having a counter cation selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen ion, an alkali metal ion, an alkaline-earth ion and a transition metal ion belonging to groups 8 to 10 in the periodic table; and the remaining R1 to R6, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen, alkyl having four or less carbon atoms or phenyl; or any two or more of R1 to R6 may be combined together to form an aromatic or aliphatic ring; and general formula 2: wherein at-least one of R7 to R10 represents a sulfonic acid group having a counter cation selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen ion, an alkali metal ion, an alkaline-earth ion and a transition metal ion belonging to groups 8 to
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: Masahiro Kuwahara
  • Patent number: 6814889
    Abstract: The invention relates to conductive heaters, and has its objective to provide a material that exhibits a uniform heating effect over the full area of the heater, relatively free from hot and cold spots, a further objective being to maintain the heater pliable. These objectives are met by a conductive material comprising finely divided carbon particles uniformly dispersed in an elastomeric carrier there being carbon particle levels of 20% to 75% by dry weight to carrier levels. Preferably, the carrier is an elastomeric polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Inditherm PLC
    Inventors: Patrick James O'Grady, John Buckley
  • Patent number: 6814890
    Abstract: A process for preparing a mixed solvent adhesive solution involving mixing an alcohol and an adhesive to form an adhesive solution; mixing a charge transporting molecule and a solvent other than alcohol to form a charge transport solution; mixing the charge transport solution with the adhesive solution to form a mixed solvent solution; mixing an electrically conductive filler and a solvent to form a filled solvent solution; and mixing the filled solvent solution to the mixed solvent solution so as to form a mixed solvent adhesive solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Ihor W. Tamawskyj, Xiaoying Yuan, Raymond K. Crandall
  • Patent number: 6814891
    Abstract: Electrically conductive, thermoset molding compositions are disclosed which comprise an unsaturated thermosetting resin, an olefinically unsaturated monomer which is copolymerizable with the thermosetting resin, a thermoplastic additive and carbon black. The carbon black is incorporated in a conductive additive which comprises the thermoplastic additive, the carbon black and, preferably, a lubricant. The electrical resistance of articles molded from the disclosed molding compositions is typically less than about 108 ohms/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Charles Rex
  • Patent number: 6814892
    Abstract: An ethylene propylene rubber foam which comprises as the crude rubber, an ethylene propylene rubber having an iodine value of 35 to 45 and a Mooney viscosity ML1+4 at 100° C. of 20 to 50, and which has less compression set and is suitable as a material for a transfer member, a primary transfer member, a secondary transfer member, a cleaning member for image formation bodies, a bias member, a backup member, etc.; an electroconductive ethylene propylene rubber foam which comprises as the crude rubber, an ethylene propylene rubber having an iodine value of 35 to 45 and a Mooney viscosity ML1+4 at 100° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Chikara Yamada, Toshiyuki Osaki, Tadashi Nakajima, Takahiro Kawagoe
  • Patent number: 6814893
    Abstract: A conductive adhesive agent of the invention contains an elution preventing film-forming agent 4, which becomes reactive after electric continuity through a conductive particle 3 appeared in the conductive adhesive agent when a binder resin 2 is being hardened, to thereby form an elution preventing film 5 on a surface of the conductive particle 3. By using this conductive adhesive agent, the packaging structure is made migration resistant and sulfurization resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industiral Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Takezawa, Yukihiro Ishimaru, Takashi Kitae, Tsutomu Mitani, Tousaku Nishiyama
  • Patent number: 6814894
    Abstract: A lithium-manganese complex oxide represented by a formula Li[Mn2-X-YLiXMY]O4+&dgr; (wherein M is at least one element selected from the groups IIa, IIIb and VIII of the 3rd and 4th periods, and 0.02≦X≦0.10, 0.05≦Y≦0.30 and −0.2≦&dgr;<0.2), having a spinel crystalline structure of 0.22° or less of half value width of the (400) plane of powder X-ray diffraction by CuK&agr; and an average diameter of crystal grains by SEM observation of 2 &mgr;m or less, and a spinel crystalline structure lithium-manganese complex oxide having a BET specific surface area of 1.0 m2·g−1 or less; production methods thereof; and a lithium secondary battery which uses the lithium-manganese complex oxide as the positive electrode active material are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Tosoh Corporation
    Inventors: Takayuki Shoji, Kazuaki Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 6814895
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of 1-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS 30071-93-3). This compound is useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Cvetovich, Tomoyuki Asai, Yoshiko Yodogawa
  • Patent number: 6814896
    Abstract: A method of making an optical element that includes a thermoplastic power portion, the method including laminating a first thermoplastic sheet to one side of a functional film, laminating a second thermoplastic sheet to a second side of the functional film, and affixing either the first thermoplastic sheet or the second thermoplastic sheet to the power portion, with the other of the first or second thermoplastic sheets being open to atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Vision-Ease Lens, Inc.
    Inventors: Sujal Bhalakia, Thomas J. Moravec
  • Patent number: 6814897
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for making mold tools. More particularly, the mold tools are used for molding a resin substrate which has fine pits, i.e., concavities and protuberances. The invention also pertains to a method for manufacturing a resin substrate. Such resin substrates may be used as an optical disk, a magnetic disk, a hard disk, etc., for recording data. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a first metallic (Ni) mold tool (father) is made which is a duplicate of a master substrate, then a resin mold tool (mother) is made which is a duplicate of the first metallic mold tool and finally a second metallic (Ni) mold tool (son) is made which is a duplicate of the resin mold tool. Both the father and son may be referred to a “stamper”. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing a mold tool for molding the base of an optical disk having at least one signal recording region and at least one non-signal recording region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Discovision Associates
    Inventor: Seiji Morita
  • Patent number: 6814898
    Abstract: A method of performing imprint lithography of a surface of a workpiece including a substrate, wherein a stamper/imprinter comprised of a material having thermal expansion characteristics different from the material of said substrate is utilized for embossing a desired pattern in said workpiece surface, the method comprising conducting the embossing at room temperature in order to avoid deleterious effects arising from differences in thermal expansion/contraction characteristics between the stamper/imprinter and the workpiece which occur during conventional imprinting at elevated temperatures. Embodiments of the invention include forming servo patterns in disk-shaped substrates utilized in the manufacture of hard disk magnetic recording media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Neil Deeman, Gennady Gauzner
  • Patent number: 6814899
    Abstract: An enhanced K-type polarizer includes a molecularly oriented sheet of polyvinylalcohol/polyvinylene block copolymer material having polyvinylene blocks formed by molecular dehydration of a sheet of polyvinylalcohol wherein the molecularly oriented sheet comprises light-polarizing molecules of polyvinylalcohol/polyvinylene block copolymer material varying in length, n, of conjugated repeating vinylene unit of the polyvinylene block, wherein an absorption concentration of each of the polyvinylene blocks in the range of n=19 to 25 is not less than approximately 65% of the absorption concentration of any of the polyvinylene blocks in the range of n=14 or 15, wherein the absorption concentration is determined by absorption of wavelengths from about 200 nm to about 700 nm by the polyvinylene blocks, and wherein the molecularly oriented sheet exhibits a photopic dichroic ratio, RD, of at least approximately 75.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John J. Cael, Jason W. Balich, Pradnya V. Nagarkar, Kim M. Vogel, Hassan Sahouani
  • Patent number: 6814900
    Abstract: A method for molding an optical attenuator having a unitary lens portion and supporting portion includes the steps of: providing a mold having cavity and core elements which together define a space in which the optical attenuator can be molded including a movable core pin having a proximal end defining a surface of the lens portion, and a core pin motor coupled to the core pin for adjusting the thickness of the lens portion; injecting a suitable polymer into the space to form the optical attenuator; separating the cavity and core elements to extract the optical attenuator from the mold; optically measuring the thickness of the lens portion; and providing a signal indicative of the thickness of the lens to a controller having an output coupled to the core pin motor, the controller providing a signal to the core pin motor specifying any movement necessary to retain the thickness of the lens portion within a desired range before repeating the injecting step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: L.L. Culmat, LP
    Inventors: Ricky W. Tumlin, J. Larry Underwood
  • Patent number: 6814901
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microlens array comprising forming microlenses by dropping or injecting to a plurality of through holes formed on a substrate a liquefied lens material so as to dispose the lens material at each of the through holes, the lens material being curable and has a predetermined transmittivity and a predetermined viscosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nobuki Itoh