| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7375348 |
Micro UV detector |
May 20, 2008 |
| A biological aerosol detector is provided. The biological aerosol detector uses a semiconductor optical source with an ultraviolet emission band to excite biological molecules in an aerosol sample. Filtering optics are configured to attenuate radiation from a secondary emission band of t |
| 7375079 |
Previns as specific inhibitors and therapeutic agents for botulinum toxin B and tetanus neurotox |
May 20, 2008 |
| The compounds of the invention are generally described by the formula: B.sub.1Z*.sub.2B.sub.3Z*.sub.4X*.sub.5Q.sub.6F.sub.7X.sub.8X.sub.9X.sub.1- 0X.sub.11, (1) B.sub.1X.sub.2X.sub.3X.sub.4X.sub.5Q.sub.6F.sub.7X.sub.8X.sub.9X.sub.10X.- sub.11, or (2) B.sub.1Z.sub.2B.sub.3X.sub. |
| 7374931 |
Vaccine against staphylococcus intoxication |
May 20, 2008 |
| Using nucleic acids encoding mutant SEA and SEB exotoxins from Staphylococcus aureus, compositions and methods for use in inducing an immune response which is protective against staphylococcal aureus intoxication in subjects is described. |
| 7371714 |
Chemical agent decontamination composition comprising a perfluorinated alkyl bromide |
May 13, 2008 |
| A composition and methods of use for the decontamination of chemical agents, including chemical warfare agents. The decontamination composition is nontoxic, nonflammable and non-corrosive and includes an effective amount of a perfluorinated alkyl bromide or reactive perfluorinated al |
| 7360489 |
Non-lethal cargo projectile |
April 22, 2008 |
| A non-lethal cargo projectile comprises a projectile body; a fuze adapter attached to a front of the projectile body; a fuze attached to the fuze adapter; a boattail attached to a rear of the projectile body; a pressure tube extending from the fuze adapter to the boattail; a decelerator |
| 7359064 |
Quantum positioning systems and methods |
April 15, 2008 |
| Included in this disclosure is a quantum positioning system (QPS) that includes a corner cube reflector and a plurality of baselines. Each baseline may include an interferometer, which may include a photon source, a beam splitter, and a photon detector. The interferometer is configur |
| 7358327 |
Assembled hematin, method for forming same and method for polymerizing aromatic monomers using s |
April 15, 2008 |
| 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 |
| 7357375 |
Deployment and recovery system for self deployed multi-function imaging sensors |
April 15, 2008 |
| The invention enables the routine remote deployment of multi-function sensors from unmanned air ground platforms, such that a special assembly containing one sensor can be mounted and operated by remote control. The invention includes a circular frame with attached legs to grip the senso |
| 7357058 |
Safety latch assembly for use in a weapon breech |
April 15, 2008 |
| A safety latch assembly locks a firing tray mechanism and prevents it from firing a primer prematurely if a breech is not safely closed. The safety latch assembly includes a latch body, a latch hook for locking a firing mechanism tray, and a shaft that connects the latch body to a housin |
| 7355707 |
Systems and methods for analyzing dew in a system of interest |
April 8, 2008 |
| A system and method and for analyzing dew in a system of interest are provided. A representative method comprises receiving infrared information corresponding to a degree of polarization of dew in a particular environment, and using the degree of polarization to determine dew presenc |
| 7355513 |
Ultra-reliable personnel position locating system |
April 8, 2008 |
| A survivor locator system allows for the detection of the location for a person who is lost and requires recovery and extraction from their current environment. By using a phase matched antenna set, a GPS receiver, and a handheld simplified beacon-equipped survival transponder, an es |
| 7354021 |
Magnet for an ionic drive for space vehicles |
April 8, 2008 |
| A toroidally shaped magnetic device with distortion-free exit and access ports provides toroidal magnetic ionic drive systems for vehicles that achieve a more operationally efficient, uniform and stronger radial magnetic field. This is accomplished by magnetizing a group of magic cyl |
| 7353740 |
Rapid adjust muzzle system |
April 8, 2008 |
| A gun barrel adaptor includes a body having a central bore therethrough and including a flange, the flange having a hole therethrough, the body having a lower side on one side of the flange and an upper side on another side of the flange; a flat spring attached to a lower side of the |
| 7353148 |
Generation of displays of solutions to physics problems represented by complex mathematical equa |
April 1, 2008 |
| Graphic displays or audio sound representations of numerical solutions of physics problems modeled by complicated, computationally complex mathematics are generated by Type I and Type II quantum computers, which employs a plurality of classically interconnected nodes each consisting |
| 7351435 |
Deglycosylated ricin toxin a-chain vaccine |
April 1, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to a vaccine comprising deglycosylated ricin toxin A-chain and method for making and using the composition. |
| 7349087 |
Method for determining stokes parameters |
March 25, 2008 |
| A method of determining polarization profiles of points in a scene from video frames using Stokes parameters. The method includes emitting scene light rays from points in a region in a scene, and emitting a correlator light ray from a correlator. The correlator includes a uniform light |
| 7344751 |
Assembled hematin, method for forming same and method for polymerizing aromatic monomers using s |
March 18, 2008 |
| 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 |
| 7343725 |
Cutting attachment for vehicle |
March 18, 2008 |
| A debris cutting system for attachment to a vehicle. The system includes a nose shaped projection that extends horizontally in the forward direction from the forward moving end of the vehicle. The projection includes a front blade mount subsystem, a pair of rear blade mount subsystems, a |
| 7336981 |
Rare earth metal compounds for use in high critical temperature Josephson junctions |
February 26, 2008 |
| Rare earth metal containing compounds of the formula Sr.sub.2YbSbO.sub.6 have been prepared with high critical temperature thin film superconductor structures, and can be fabricated into a superconductor insulator superconductor step edge Josephson junction, as well as being used in |
| 7335739 |
Methods for the purification and aqueous fiber spinning of spider silks and other structural pro |
February 26, 2008 |
| Methods are described for the purification and spinning of recombinant and non-recombinant proteins. Specifically, the lysis of bacteria and purification of silk proteins occur in a single solution of organic acid. Bacterial proteins are hydrolyzed while the silk protein remains intact. |
| 7335336 |
Sensor array using lateral field excited resonators |
February 26, 2008 |
| A sensor for sensing a property of a plurality of analytes includes a substrate having a resonant frequency that varies based on contact with a predetermined property of an analyte. The substrate has an analyte contact surface and a non-analyte contact surface located opposed to the |
| 7334466 |
Method and apparatus for predicting and evaluating projectile performance |
February 26, 2008 |
| Apparatus and accompanying methods to evaluate the performance of an antipersonnel/canister projectile using either test data or theoretical data. It provides a three dimensional projection of the fragments/payload that can be evaluated using a variety of performance criteria. The method |
| 7333044 |
Rocket-powered sensor target assembly |
February 19, 2008 |
| A rocket tube for housing a reloadable rocket motor is connected to a spacer element and a wire-rider element. A sensor target for reflecting radar signals is screwably attached to the rocket tube. The sensor target is provided with a plug for effectively sealing one end of the rocket |
| 7332297 |
Enzymatic polymerization |
February 19, 2008 |
| The invention relates to a novel method for enzymatic polymerization which includes (1) obtaining a reaction mixture including a monomer, a template, and an enzyme; and (2) incubating the reaction mixture for a time and under conditions sufficient for the monomer to align along the t |
| 7332172 |
Transformed bacteria producing CS6 antigens as vaccines |
February 19, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein are antigens that stimulate protective antibodies against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. Also disclosed herein are proteins encoded by cssA and cssB genes as well as constructs containing the genes and methods of using thereof. |
| 7330565 |
Scale insensitive vehicle detection algorithm for flir imagery |
February 12, 2008 |
| An algorithm for the detection of military vehicles in FLIR imagery is used as a prescreener to eliminate large areas of the image from further analysis. The output is a list of likely target locations with confidence numbers, which may be sent to a more complex clutter rejection algorit |
| 7325351 |
Rotating hand grip trigger assembly for small arms |
February 5, 2008 |
| A firearm includes a barrel that has a central axis, a receiver fixedly supporting the barrel, and a gunstock that is connected to the receiver and that has a longitudinal axis. The gunstock and the receiver are each configured to provide for angular movement of the gunstock relative to |
| 7323635 |
Photovoltaic cell |
January 29, 2008 |
| A method of making a photovoltaic cell includes contacting a cross-linking agent with semiconductor particles, and incorporating the semiconductor particles into the photovoltaic cell. |
| 7322142 |
Rotating fore grip for small arms |
January 29, 2008 |
| A firearm includes a barrel that has a central axis, a receiver fixedly supporting the barrel, a gunstock that is connected to the receiver and that has a longitudinal axis and a fore grip connected to the receiver. The gunstock and the receiver are each configured to provide for angular |
| 7322141 |
Rotating fore grip for small arms |
January 29, 2008 |
| A firearm includes a barrel that has a central axis, a receiver fixedly supporting the barrel, a gunstock that is connected to the receiver and that comprises a longitudinal axis, and a shoulder stock extending in a plane that is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the |
| 7316298 |
Wheelchair safety brake assembly |
January 8, 2008 |
| This invention relates to gravity reactive braking systems. According to the invention there is provided a brake system to control speed in a forward direction for descending inclined surfaces and a brake system for controlling rollback when ascending an inclined surface. The speed pacer |
| 7316186 |
Air-powered electro-mechanical fuze for submunition grenades |
January 8, 2008 |
| A fuze for a submunition comprises a fuze housing with a stabilizer ribbon for aerodynamic orientation, a fuze slider released by tension on the stabilizer ribbon, an air-powered electric generator extended into the airstream by the fuze slider and powered in flight by high-speed airflow |
| 7312182 |
Rare earth metal compounds for use in high critical temperature thin film super-conductors |
December 25, 2007 |
| Rare earth metal containing compounds of the formula Sr.sub.2LuSbO.sub.6 and Sr.sub.2LaSbO.sub.6 have been prepared as high critical temperature thin film superconductor structures, and can be used in other ferroelectrics, pyroelectrics, piezoelectrics, and hybrid device structures. |
| 7304164 |
Melt-cast explosive material |
December 4, 2007 |
| 1-Methyl-2,4,5-Trinitroimidazole is synthesized starting from 4-nitroimidazole using stepwise nitration method and further methylation using Dimethylsulphate. It is relatively insensitive to impact and its thermal stability is excellent. The calculated detonation properties indicate |
| 7303759 |
Compositions and methods for reducing blood and fluid loss from open wounds |
December 4, 2007 |
| The invention described herein relates to methods for reducing and/or stopping bleeding or fluid loss from open wound, denuded tissue, or burned skin, comprising the step of applying to the open wound, denuded tissue or burned skin a gel-forming composition comprising at least one of |
| 7301493 |
Meta-materials based upon surface coupling phenomena to achieve one-way mirror for various elect |
November 27, 2007 |
| A one-way reflective sensor shield with an increased bandwidth meta-materials coating is provided which substantially reduces or eliminates deleterious electronic signatures and backscattering. The one-way reflective sensor shield with meta-materials coating operates according to sur |
| 7299709 |
Aerosol collecting device for a chemical detector |
November 27, 2007 |
| An aerosol collecting device adapted for attachment to a chemical vapor detection system is disclosed to include a chamber comprising an inlet with a collecting funnel attached thereto and open to ambient, an outlet, and a through cavity defined therebetween, wherein the outlet is adapte |
| 7298244 |
NBC marker light |
November 20, 2007 |
| An NBC marker light is designed to be simplistic, lightweight, and expendable. The case is two pieces, designed for ease of assembly. The assembly includes a circuit card, one or more batteries, light sources, typically IR and visible LEDs, and a custom designed rotary switch. A diff |
| 7298067 |
Damped package for piezoelectric devices |
November 20, 2007 |
| A packaging system for piezoelectric devices is provided that substantially reduces and avoids the deleterious effects of environmental vibrations and shocks with gas or fluid-filled chambers that drastically improve the resonator's ability to withstand unwanted disturbances and decr |
| 7295308 |
Air sampling method and sensor system for spectroscopic detection and identification of chemical |
November 13, 2007 |
| A continuous monitoring method and system wherein a porous substrate or film is used. The air from the environment is drawn through a region of the porous substrate by a simple air pump and the substances in the air are deposited or chemically adsorbed onto the surface of the substrate. |
| 7293742 |
Reefing assembly for a circular parachute |
November 13, 2007 |
| A reefing assembly for a circular parachute having a canopy including a skirt portion, and suspension lines attached to the skirt portion. The assembly includes a tension structure bounding a central opening and having a plurality of straight segments. A plurality of cords, each cord |
| 7291478 |
Rapid screening and analysis of present and potential nerve agents and their degradation product |
November 6, 2007 |
| Methods are described for detecting organophosphorus compounds in a sample. |
| 7290542 |
System and method for delivering and metering powder aerosol |
November 6, 2007 |
| Safe, reliable and controlled dissemination of a powder aerosol over a relatively short period is achieved by infusing the powder aerosol into a holding chamber to form a concentrated powder aerosol cloud, reducing the volume of the holding chamber to exhaust the concentrated powder aero |
| 7287929 |
Smart bollard |
October 30, 2007 |
| A smart bollard includes a compartment wherein a smart bollard circuit may be located and the smart bollard circuit, in turn, includes at least one processor, a transceiver that may be connected in circuit with the processor and configured to communicate with a central control station in |
| 7283045 |
System and method for semi-distributed event warning notification for individual entities, and c |
October 16, 2007 |
| An information system, method, and computer program product is provided for the semi-distributed warning of existing or developing significant events and/or threats to all network bridges in the system, and then to affected users carrying a user warning and positioning device, while |
| 7271763 |
Hybrid-phased communication array |
September 18, 2007 |
| A communication module is provided with a Transmit/Receive (T/R) element fabricated from psuedomorphic HEMT, High Electron Mobility Transistor technology (PHEMT). The T/R element drives multiple Radio Frequency MEMS switch-based phasing elements. Each of the phasing elements connects to |
| 7267943 |
Methods for detecting bacteriophage MS2 |
September 11, 2007 |
| The present invention relates to methods and assays for detecting bacteriophage MS2 in a sample. |
| 7266986 |
Portable system for measuring dynamic pressure in situ and method of employment therefor |
September 11, 2007 |
| A dynamic pressure testing or calibration system packaged as a portable unit for characterizing pressure sensors, such as transducers. Embodiments are packaged for carry on the body, are battery-operated, compatible with existing transducer mounts, and quickly learned and easily used |
| 7264924 |
Methods for detecting bacteriophage MS2 |
September 4, 2007 |
| The present invention relates to methods and assays for detecting bacteriophage MS2 in a sample. |
| 7264783 |
Device and method for neutralizing chemical agents |
September 4, 2007 |
| The Chemical-agent Access and Neutralization System (CANS) of the present invention is a small, portable, single-use, disposable chemical treatment apparatus that is used to access and treat Chemical Agent Identification Set (CAIS) ampoules, bottles and/or containers that contain vesican |
