| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7525735 |
High resolution head mounted projection display |
April 28, 2009 |
| An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to an on-axis or near on-axis optical head mounted projection display optical assembly for transmitting and magnifying a real image to an eye. The assembly comprises a miniature display, a projection lens for receiving the light rays f |
| 7524909 |
Fatty acid monomers to reduce emissions and toughen polymers |
April 28, 2009 |
| Novel fatty acid monomers and methods for their synthesis are provided for use in polymerization reactions. Fatty acid monomers are employed as reactive diluents in the polymerization of vinyl esters and polyesters for one or more purposes selected from improving the fracture resistance, |
| 7524794 |
Method for surface treating perlite sorbents for improved adsorbing of vapor phase metals and me |
April 28, 2009 |
| Perlite, particularly, perlite in powdered form, is employed to adsorb metals and metal compounds from a fluid flow. In select embodiments, the perlite is treated to expand its surface area and injected into a fluid stream, such as flue gas, held for a specific retention period, and |
| 7524579 |
Non-aqueous solvent electrolyte battery with additive alkali metal salt of a mixed anhydride com |
April 28, 2009 |
| A method for enhancing the performance characteristics of a battery through the use of the electrolyte composition comprised of a non-aqueous solvent, and a salt mixture. The salt mixture includes an alkali metal electrolyte salt and an additive salt having an anion of a mixed anhydr |
| 7518097 |
Reconfigurable imaging system |
April 14, 2009 |
| An image analysis and enhancement system is provided with an image processor, imaging metrics, an image storage depository, and a reconfigurable sensor device that can be present at the same location. A remote reconfigurable sensor device is connected to the image processor via a com |
| 7515269 |
Surface-enhanced-spectroscopic detection of optically trapped particulate |
April 7, 2009 |
| A method of particle detection includes optically trapping a single particle having an averaged linear dimension of between 0.10 microns and 50 microns in a focal region optical trap formed from a trap visible to near-infrared wavelength. The trap is proximal to a substrate having a |
| 7511654 |
Systems and methods for mine detection |
March 31, 2009 |
| Systems, methods, and devices for detecting land mines and unexploded ordnance are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a method that includes: inserting an antenna into the ground; transmitting an electromagnetic signal into the ground via the antenna; receiving a respo |
| 7510739 |
Assembled hematin, method for forming same and method for polymerizing aromatic monomers using s |
March 31, 2009 |
| An assembled hematin is formed by depositing hematin on an electrically charged substrate in one or more layers alternating with one or more layers of polyelectrolyte, preferably a cationic polymer. In a method for polymerizing an aromatic monomer, the assembled hematin is contacted with |
| 7506586 |
Munitions energy system |
March 24, 2009 |
| A munitions energy system combines various sources of energy generation with energy storage to provide power to a munition through various stages of the munition's operation. The system uses energy harvesting technologies which convert energy captured from the environment of the muni |
| 7504958 |
System and method for detection and identification of airborne hazards |
March 17, 2009 |
| Various embodiments of a system for detecting airborne hazards in a gaseous environment are disclosed. An embodiment of the system includes a plurality of sets of one or more detectors, where the detectors of each set measure different types of properties of gases, such as the color |
| 7498915 |
Application of superconductive permanent magnets |
March 3, 2009 |
| A fixed remanence rigid permanent magnetic structure is provided. The fixed remanence rigid permanent magnetic structure is fabricated from a number of superconductive magnetic segments composed of high temperature superconductive particles. The superconductive magnetic segments are |
| 7498182 |
Method of manufacturing an ultraviolet light emitting AlGaN composition and ultraviolet light em |
March 3, 2009 |
| An AlGaN composition is provided comprising a group III-Nitride active region layer, for use in an active region of a UV light emitting device, wherein light-generation occurs through radiative recombination of carriers in nanometer scale size, compositionally inhomogeneous regions h |
| 7495764 |
Coherent radar and ladar polarimeter |
February 24, 2009 |
| A polarimeter includes a receiver that is configured to receive a first polarization (P1) of the signal and to split the first polarization of the signal into the in-phase (I.sub.P1) and quadrature (Q.sub.P1) components and to receive a second polarization (P2) of the signal and to s |
| 7495145 |
Reactors and methods for oxidizing chemical or biological materials |
February 24, 2009 |
| The invention provides methods and a reactor for safely destroying containers having toxic chemical and biological materials contained therein. The reactor comprises a pressure vessel having an internal reaction chamber and at least one heater disposed on an exterior of the pressure |
| 7494980 |
Antimicrobial peptide and methods of use thereof |
February 24, 2009 |
| A method of preventing biofilm formation in an environment including the steps of administering to the environment an effective amount of a peptide having the amino acid sequence NH.sub.2-lys-lys-val-val-phe-lys-val-lys-phe-lys-CONH.sub.2 [SEQ ID NO: 1] The method is useful in preven |
| 7494946 |
Thermal insulation for articles of clothing |
February 24, 2009 |
| A thermal insulation material for articles of clothing, the material including fibers for providing thermal insulation and fibers for providing a stable structure for the material. |
| 7493861 |
Tandem shaped charge warhead having a confined forward charge and a light-weight blast shield |
February 24, 2009 |
| A tandem shaped charge warhead having a forward charge and a rear charge mounted in tandem along a charge axis. The forward charge has a shaped charge liner with an explosive surrounding it, along with a metallic confinement housing surrounding the explosive and liner, with a retaining |
| 7486229 |
Test method used for assessing target detection accuracy of ground moving target indicator data |
February 3, 2009 |
| The Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) target detection accuracy test system receives, compares and analyzes GMTI test data that is formatted according to the NATO-EX (v.2.01) Standard. The GMTI target detection accuracy test system also uses Global Positioning System (GPS) data from |
| 7486002 |
Lateral piezoelectric driven highly tunable micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) inductor |
February 3, 2009 |
| A MEMS device comprising a substrate; an anchored end connected to the substrate; and an actuator comprising a first electrode; a piezoelectric layer over the first electrode; and multiple sets of second electrodes over the piezoelectric layer, wherein each of the sets of second elec |
| 7485849 |
Light sensor protection and method for protecting a light sensor with laser radiation attenuatin |
February 3, 2009 |
| A light sensor protection system and method protects a light sensor system from a laser threat. The light sensor system has a sensor housing which contains optical elements disposed within the sensor housing and at a first end of the housing to converge light rays entering the housing at |
| 7485437 |
Method for detecting bacterial endospores in a sealed container |
February 3, 2009 |
| A device for detecting bacterial endospores in a sealed container. The device has a suction tube connected to an aerosol concentrator containing a lanthanide salt solution, a suction pump engaged to the aerosol concentrator, an excitation energy source and an optical set-up for direc |
| 7483501 |
System and method for radio receiver RF background noise estimation |
January 27, 2009 |
| A system and method of estimating radio frequency (RF) background noise in a radio receiver system comprises determining a total receiver front-end noise based on a noise equivalent receiver bandwidth; estimating external noise associated with the radio receiver system; determining inter |
| 7479329 |
Polymerization of aromatic monomers using derivatives of hematin |
January 20, 2009 |
| Hematin, a hydroxyferriprotoporphyrin, is derivatized with one or more non-proteinaceous amphipathic groups. The derivatized hematin can serve as a mimic of horseradish peroxidase in polymerizing aromatic monomers, such as aromatic compounds. These derivatized hematins can also be used |
| 7478595 |
Base mounted airburst fuze for projectile |
January 20, 2009 |
| A projectile comprises a payload portion and an airburst fuze mounted on a rear of the projectile and explosively connected to the payload portion. The airburst fuze comprises an arming and firing electrical circuit including a setback generator; a slider that is movable from a safe |
| 7478594 |
Laser primer |
January 20, 2009 |
| An explosive primer responsive to optical energy is constructed from an energetic composition optically coupled to an optical power source by a pigtailed optical fiber. The pigtailed portion of the optical fiber is positioned proximate to the energetic composition such that optical power |
| 7478580 |
Sculpted transparent armor |
January 20, 2009 |
| A gunner protection apparatus for a tactical or armored vehicle having a turret or hatch opening that exposes crewmembers to enemy threats. The gunner protection apparatus includes a turret portion attached to the vehicle's turret, the turret portion comprising a substantially circular |
| 7478495 |
Mechanical buffer for shouldered weapon |
January 20, 2009 |
| A weapon includes a receiver having a bolt carrier assembly therein; a buttstock disposed behind the receiver, the buttstock having a tubular opening adjacent an end of the bolt carrier assembly; a larger diameter spring disposed in the tubular opening; a smaller diameter spring disp |
| 7474980 |
Automated tool for monitoring archaeological sites (ATMAS.TM.) |
January 6, 2009 |
| An automation tool for resource managers to effectively schedule on-site visits and manage information obtained thereby. An embodiment of the present invention, the Automated Tool for Monitoring Archaeological Sites (ATMAS.TM.), automates the process by which cultural resource (CR) m |
| 7472652 |
Demolition charge having multi-primed initiation system |
January 6, 2009 |
| A demolition charge system has a multi-primed initiation system with a rigid container having interconnected thin end walls, side walls, a base and a lid. The lid continuously fits onto the end and side walls to cover and contain an internal chamber. Each of the ends walls has a threaded |
| 7470520 |
Method for enterobacter identification |
December 30, 2008 |
| The present invention is generally related to products and methods permitting the identification of Enterobacter species organisms. In addition, the invention provides the capability to differentiate Enterobacter infections from other acute bacterial infections. |
| 7470125 |
System and method for training and evaluating crewmembers of a weapon system in a gunnery traini |
December 30, 2008 |
| The present invention provides a multi-split screen image with audio feed to document the training engagement. The multi video image combines an over-watch thermal image, the Loader's actions, the Gunner's actions, and the imagery from the vehicle's thermal imaging system. The audio trac |
| 7469623 |
Remote firing mechanism to enable firing remotely from a weapon breech |
December 30, 2008 |
| A remote firing mechanism enables an operator to fire a weapon remotely, from a position other than from behind the breech, in order to minimize firing hazards to the operator. The remote firing mechanism is secured to a carrier assembly mounted on, or near the breech, for enabling an |
| 7460689 |
System and method of detecting, recognizing, and tracking moving targets |
December 2, 2008 |
| A system and method of tracking moving targets in video images comprises retrieving a reference video frames each comprising arrays of digital pixels; computing a first averaged image for each of the reference video frames, wherein each pixel value of the first averaged image comprises a |
| 7458743 |
Critical care platform for litters |
December 2, 2008 |
| An accessory clip for attaching medical equipment and the alike to a litter stand that is for attaching to a litter. The accessory clip preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and IV bags. The |
| 7455994 |
Methods for producing Marburg virus proteins |
November 25, 2008 |
| Using the MBGV GP, NP, and virion proteins, a method and composition for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against infection with MBGV in nonhuman primates is described. |
| 7455620 |
Method for interpreting forces and torques exerted by a left and right foot on a dual-plate trea |
November 25, 2008 |
| A method for interpreting data representing forces and torques exerted by a right and left foot on a first and second plate treadmill to determine forces and torques exerted on the right and left foot over a specified period of time. A plurality of signals is preferably analyzed to produ |
| 7454110 |
Method of constructing a reconfigurable photonic band gap device |
November 18, 2008 |
| A method for constructing a reconfigurable photonic band gap device having a substrate and a crystal membrane with a lattice structure having its ends attached to a substrate so that a midportion of the lattice membrane is spaced upwardly from the substrate and forms a chamber therebetwe |
| 7452721 |
Practical serological assay for the clinical diagnosis of leishmaniasis |
November 18, 2008 |
| Methods for the diagnosis of visceral, cutaneous and canine leishmaniasis in a subject suspected of being infected with the parasitic protozoa Leishmania is disclosed. Disclosed are antibody-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for the detection of antibodies to Leishm |
| 7451704 |
Multifunctional explosive fragmentation airburst munition |
November 18, 2008 |
| An explosive fragmentation munition having a longitudinal axis which includes a cylindrical shell portion having a thickness and an interior; a rounded shell portion having a thickness and an interior, the rounded shell portion being disposed at a front end of the cylindrical shell p |
| 7451703 |
Vented lifting plug for munition |
November 18, 2008 |
| Apparatus for venting munitions exposed to high ambient temperatures. The munition includes a casing having a nose end and an opening in the nose end; a lifting plug disposed in the opening in the nose end, the lifting plug including a bore therethrough; and a seal disposed in the bore i |
| 7451702 |
Electrically-fired multiple projectile large caliber round |
November 18, 2008 |
| An electrically-fired round includes a case sized to fit in a conventional large caliber gun; a launch tube disposed in the case; a plurality of projectiles axially stacked in the launch tube; each projectile comprising a cylindrical body having a circular lid that closes the forward |
| 7449525 |
Multi-modal vinyl ester resins |
November 11, 2008 |
| Multi-modal vinyl ester resins having one or more of good fracture toughness, good processing viscosity, and low volatile organic compound emissions are provided. The multi-modal vinyl ester resins are the reaction product of a liquid or crystalline epoxy and an amorphous, solid epox |
| 7449263 |
Phosphate-free electrolyte for rechargeable lithium ion cells |
November 11, 2008 |
| A more efficient LiPF.sub.6 lithium-ion electrochemical system composed of a phosphate free, borate lithium salt electrolyte LiTPTB composed of LiBC.sub.32F.sub.24H.sub.12 in a ternary mixed organic solvent containing a 1:1:1 volume ratio of EC, DMC and EMC is provided. The borate salt o |
| 7448941 |
Apparatus and method to test abrasion resistance of material using airborne particulate |
November 11, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method to test the abrasion resistance of materials. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a conduit network, a primary air stream generating device to generate a primary air stream in the conduit network, a secondary air stream generating device to produce a second |
| 7448835 |
System and method for automating pallet placement on a platform |
November 11, 2008 |
| An automatic pallet to platform locking system enables pallets of supplies or cargoes to automatically be locked down onto the top of a transportation platform, thus avoiding the use of tie down straps and allowing for automated material handling equipment (MHE) such as a forklift. T |
| 7448577 |
Apparatus for providing velocity differential between parachute and payload to reduce shock load |
November 11, 2008 |
| An apparatus for dissipating shock load in a parachute delivery system has at least one strip of material having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a predetermined length. The apparatus also has a piercing member having a first portion for piercing through the strip of |
| 7445908 |
Detection of oxidizing agents in urine |
November 4, 2008 |
| A method of detecting oxidants in a biological sample comprising: adding a source of ferrous ions to said sample, whereby the presence of oxidants in said sample oxidize at least a portion of said ferrous ions to ferric ions; adding a chromogenic compound to said sample, whereby said |
| 7445753 |
Automated ampoule breaking device |
November 4, 2008 |
| An automated ampoule breaking device includes a carriage having an opening for receiving and securely retaining a substrate in a substantially upright position, wherein the substrate includes at least one flexible compartment each having an outlet at the lower end and at least one am |
| 7445299 |
Mine resistant band track |
November 4, 2008 |
| A band track for a tracked vehicle having enhanced resistance to mines includes a plurality of track pad units disposed on the bearing surface of the track band. The track pad units have extended end walls of sufficient height to distance the vulnerable portion of the band track from |
| 7442677 |
Activated peroxide solution with improved stability useful for the decontamination of chemical w |
October 28, 2008 |
| A chemical solution and process for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents. More particularly, a process for the decontamination of the vesicant HD by oxidation to its corresponding sulfoxide and nerve agents VX and GD by perhydrolysis to their non-toxic phosphonic acids usin |
