| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6955125 |
Practice projectile with smoke signature |
October 18, 2005 |
| A practice projectile allows for the release of flame or smoke and bang upon impact to simulate a successful deployment of the tactical cartridge. The practice projectile includes three main components: a center vent tube, a plurality of vent holes, and a plurality of vent plugs. The cen |
| 6955111 |
Method for safely removing the spindle and the breechblock from the carrier of an M777 howitzer |
October 18, 2005 |
| A method comprising the steps of lifting a stool-like device onto the recoil slide rails of a howitzer, sliding the device on the recoil slide rails of the howitzer until the device is centered under the breechblock of the howitzer, receiving and holding the breechblock on top of the |
| 6954512 |
Neutron spectrometer with aluminum proton absorber |
October 11, 2005 |
| A neutron spectrometer is provided by a series of substrates covered by a solid-state detector stacked on an absorbing layer. As many as 12 substrates that convert neutrons to protons are covered by a layer of absorbing material, acting as a proton absorber, with the detector placed |
| 6951846 |
Artemisinins with improved stability and bioavailability for therapeutic drug development and ap |
October 4, 2005 |
| A stable form of artemisinin wherein an artelinic acid or artesunic acid is complexed with cyclodextrin analogs, preferably, .beta.-cyclodextrin. The complexed cyclodextrin artemisinin formulation shields the peroxide portion of the artemisinin backbone from hydrolytic decomposition |
| 6951467 |
Conductive rivet for circuit card |
October 4, 2005 |
| The conductive rivet designed to connect the first and second conducting surfaces of circuit board through an aperture in the board. The rivet includes a conical member with an associated insulating washer associated on one side of circuit board. A T-shaped rivet and cooperating insulati |
| 6948975 |
Alternative lantern flashlight battery adaptor |
September 27, 2005 |
| In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a lantern flashlight power source adaptor, which may be used with a battery that has an electrical socket, includes a member and an electrical plug that is supported by the member. The electrical plug may be dimensioned and c |
| 6947319 |
Increased sensitivity in local probe of magnetic properties |
September 20, 2005 |
| An apparatus, system, and method for probing magnetic permeability of a material located a distance from the apparatus comprises a first hard ferromagnetic layer, a second hard ferromagnetic layer, a first soft ferromagnetic layer, a second soft ferromagnetic layer, an intermediate l |
| 6947134 |
Method and instrumentation for measuring fluorescence spectra of individual airborne particles s |
September 20, 2005 |
| A Fluorescence Particle Spectrometer (FPS) performs real-time measurement of the fluorescence spectra of aerosol particles in the size range 1-10 .mu.m diameter. The FPS has a sufficiently high sample rate (estimated to be a few liters/min) to measure aerosol within buildings (from 1 up |
| 6939647 |
Non-aqueous electrolyte solutions and non-aqueous electrolyte cells comprising the same |
September 6, 2005 |
| Non-aqueous electrolyte solutions capable of protecting lithium metal and lithium-inserted carbonaceous electrodes include an electrolyte salt, preferably LiPF.sub.6, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solvent mixture comprising at least one of trialkyl phosphites, one or more cyclic or/and |
| 6939546 |
Model for testing immunogenicity of peptides |
September 6, 2005 |
| Assay methods for determining whether a peptide is likely to be immunogenic are based on a computer modeling of binding to a Class II MHC DR1 receptor. This is confirmed by competitive inhibition binding assays. The peptides are useful for eliciting an immune response for vaccination or |
| 6938552 |
Corrosion-resistant structure incorporating zinc or zinc-alloy plated lead or lead-alloy wires a |
September 6, 2005 |
| Structure incorporating lead is fabricated from specially prepared components such that mobility of the lead is impeded when the structure is exposed to an unprotected environment such as weathering outdoors or saltwater. In a preferred embodiment, a bullet or bullet core is swaged f |
| 6936456 |
Bioremediation of nitrogenous contaminants |
August 30, 2005 |
| A novel process for the remediation of nitrogenous energetic materials such as 1,3,5,-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) which can be used in situ on contaminated media is provided. The process comprises the bioremediation by one or more miccroorganisms capable of metabolizing the energetic |
| 6935214 |
Noback bolt |
August 30, 2005 |
| There is described and claimed herein a noback bolt design which comprises an elongated shaft having two opposing ends. The first end has an enlarged conical bolt head that extends from this shaft. On the opposite shaft end is a terminus or tip. Between the tip and the conical head, the |
| 6933877 |
Multiple-antenna jamming system |
August 23, 2005 |
| The Multiple-Antenna Jamming System (MAJS) is useful for missile-borne jamming of active protection system radars that operate in close proximity to the frequency band of the missile's radio frequency seeker. The MAJS utilizes multiple receiving and transmitting antennas to reduce shadow |
| 6931993 |
System and method for a flameless tracer / marker for ammunition housing multiple projectiles ut |
August 23, 2005 |
| Small, medium and large caliber ammunition housing multiple projectiles are traced by means of a tracing/marking system utilizing chemlucent chemicals. The tracing/marking system also provides target marking when using small, medium and large caliber ammunition. Multiple projectiles are |
| 6929226 |
Twist lock mounting system |
August 16, 2005 |
| A twist lock mount for quick mounting and positioning a device to a support includes a mount receiving member attachable to or integral with the support and a mounting member attachable to or integral with a device to be mounted. The receiving member provides a channel covered by flanges |
| 6928130 |
Dodecahedron neutron spectrometer with tantalum proton absorber for aircraft |
August 9, 2005 |
| A neutron spectrometer for aircraft is provided by a series of substrates covered by a solid-state detector stacked on an absorbing layer. As many as 12 substrates that convert neutrons to protons are covered by a layer of absorbing material, acting as a proton absorber, with the detecto |
| 6922933 |
Primer removal tool |
August 2, 2005 |
| A primer removal tool comprising a starter tap, a holder for the starter tap, one or more setscrews passing through the holder and against the starter tap for securing the starter tap in the holder, a handle, a spacer bushing connected to the center of the handle, a shaft having one end |
| 6921052 |
Dragless flight control system for flying objects |
July 26, 2005 |
| The Dragless Flight Control System for Flying Objects utilizes paired fins that are mounted to rotate in opposite directions. When no lift is desired during the object's flight, the fins are completely retractable into their housings recessed into the body of the object. This minimizes t |
| 6919283 |
Fabrication of pure and modified Ta2O5 thin film with enhanced properties for microwave communic |
July 19, 2005 |
| This invention is directed to pure and modified Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5 thin films deposited on suitable substrate and methods for making these Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5 thin films. These Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5 thin films exhibit superior properties for microwave communication, dynamic random access memory an |
| 6919200 |
Purification method and apparatus |
July 19, 2005 |
| A purification apparatus, kit and method for purifying DNA, RNA, proteins, antigens, antibodies and cells. The apparatus has a wand and a reservoir tube. The wand is made of a cap, a sample collection assembly and an elongated shaft connecting the cap to the sample collection assembly. T |
| 6919005 |
Configuration and electro-osmotic pulse (EOP) treatment for degrading porous material |
July 19, 2005 |
| A configuration and treatment for degrading porous material, e.g., concrete, brick, or other masonry material, via rapid, efficient electro-osmosis. One application carries dehydration to an extent that it weakens a structure for demolition by significantly dehydrating its structural |
| 6916029 |
Independent steering device for an axle |
July 12, 2005 |
| A trailer axle has steerable wheels that rotate on hub assemblies pivotally mounted to the axle. Connected to the axle is a mechanism for controlling the pivoting of the hub assemblies and thereby limiting the extent to which the steerable wheels turn. The mechanism has a rod disposed al |
| 6914928 |
Diode array end pumped slab laser |
July 5, 2005 |
| A diode pumped solid state laser using a laser diode bar or a stack of bars with cylindrical lenses is used to end pump a rectangular cross section solid state laser slab. The combination of lenses and polished slab surfaces provides overlap of the pump light with the laser mode combined |
| 6914854 |
Method for detecting extended range motion and counting moving objects using an acoustics microp |
July 5, 2005 |
| An acoustic array platform comprising multiple spaced microphones and associated processing electronics/algorithms projects distinct beams in a chosen look direction across which moving objects such as vehicles pass. These moving objects are accurately detected, classified and counted at |
| 6914576 |
Multi-resonant double-sided high-temperature superconductive magnetic dipole antenna |
July 5, 2005 |
| A group of Double-Sided High-T.sub.c Superconducting (HTS) Magnetic-Dipole Micro-Antennas is provided. The multi-resonant double-sided HTS magnetic dipole micro-antenna are fabricated using thin-film (.tau..sub.YBCO.apprxeq.3000 .ANG.) YBCO material (with T.sub.c.apprxeq.92 K). The s |
| 6914554 |
Radar beam steering with remote reflectors/refractors |
July 5, 2005 |
| A reflected energy detecting device includes a transmitter for transmitting an electromagnetic signal and a receiver for receiving a reflected electromagnetic signal. An antenna may be operatively connected with the transmitter and the receiver for radiating the electromagnetic signal an |
| 6913553 |
Adjustable emergency V-belt |
July 5, 2005 |
| An adjustable emergency use v-belt is formed with a tapered end having a plurality of teeth and a housing adapted to engage and hold the teeth when inserted into the housing to allow the belt to be adjusted to the desired length when replacing the normal v-belt used in vehicular applicat |
| 6911637 |
Wavefront phase sensors using optically or electrically controlled phase spatial light modulator |
June 28, 2005 |
| Systems for optical wavefront sensing and control based on a phase contrast Fourier domain filtering technique. Optically or electronically controlled phase spatial light modulators (SLM) are used as the Fourier domain filter. A direct adaptive-optic feedback system using the optical |
| 6910445 |
System and method for containment and testing of extremely toxic substances |
June 28, 2005 |
| A containment and test system for extremely toxic substances includes a fume hood, a containment compartment such as glove bag or box, positioned within the fume hood, a source of a non-reactive gas to provide a stable environment within the containment compartment, an inline moisture tr |
| 6910261 |
Method of fabricating a colossal magneto-resistive detector using a thin film transfer method |
June 28, 2005 |
| A method of fabricating a colossal magneto-resistive detector using a thin film transfer method includes the use of a perovskite oxide material as a substrate, and a rock salt structure material as a buffer layer, template layer, and release layer. Advantages associated with the method i |
| 6909669 |
Scour detection and monitoring apparatus adapted for use in lossy soils and method of employment |
June 21, 2005 |
| A sensor for detecting and monitoring scour in sediment positioned beneath a body of water, which includes a probe at least partially embedded in the sediment. Sensor electronics are superimposed on the probe. Such electronics include a reflectometer, a battery supply and a telemetry |
| 6906098 |
Mixed steroidal 1,2,4,5-tetraoxane compounds and methods of making and using thereof |
June 14, 2005 |
| Disclosed herein are mixed steroidal tetraoxanes having the following structural formula 1 ##STR1##wherein n is 0, 1, 2, or 3; R is H; ethanoyl, propanoyl, or benzoyl; R1 is H, methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl; R2 is H, methyl, or ethyl; R3 is H, methyl, or ethyl; R4 is H, methyl, ethyl, |
| 6905762 |
Non-aqueous electrolyte solutions comprising additives and non-aqueous electrolyte cells compris |
June 14, 2005 |
| A non-aqueous electrolyte to be used in a Li-ion battery includes a lithium salt, a cyclic carbonate, a linear carbonate and an isocyanate-based additive, with the following general formulawherein R.sup.1 represents linear or branched alkyl groups which have 1 to 7 carbon atoms, or aroma |
| 6905454 |
Handheld and hand-powered centrifuge device |
June 14, 2005 |
| This invention relates to a handheld, hand-powered centrifuge device. The device preferably includes a centrifuge body and a sample-holding member connected to a tether. The device centrifuges the sample by a user physically spinning the member preferably in a vertical arc. The device |
| 6904912 |
Automated inhalation toxicology exposure system |
June 14, 2005 |
| In one embodiment, a method includes but is not limited to exposing an animal to an inhalant; acquiring near real time measurement of at least respiration during said exposing; and calculating a received dose of the inhalant in response to the near real time measurement of the at least |
| 6904838 |
Ballistically deployed restraining net |
June 14, 2005 |
| A restraining net launching device includes a planar restraining net which is tightly packed into a cylindrical shape having an outside portion. This restraining net, when planar or unfurled, includes a perimeter which is heavier than a remainder of the net. A launcher is provided in whi |
| 6904074 |
Diode-pumped microlaser |
June 7, 2005 |
| A diode-pumped microlaser in accordance with the present invention includes a diode pump, a first lens, a second lens and a laser glass. The diode pump generates an input pump beam. The first lens and second lens manipulate the pump beam by collimating the pump beam in focal planes that |
| 6903629 |
Electrode-free resonator structures for frequency control, filters and sensors |
June 7, 2005 |
| Double-sided, single-sided and ring electrode mesa resonators are provided that operate in the difficult 3 GHZ frequency with an electrode-free resonator area that serves as an energy-trapping area. The double-sided electrode-free resonator device is a double-sided mesa resonator plate, |
| 6902743 |
Therapeutic treatment and prevention of infections with a bioactive material(s) encapuslated wit |
June 7, 2005 |
| Novel burst-free, sustained release biocompatible and biodegrable microcapsules which can be programmed to release their active core for variable durations ranging from 1-100 days in an aqueous physiological environment. The microcapsules are comprised of a core of polypeptide or oth |
| 6901608 |
Method and apparatus for making body heating and cooling garments |
June 7, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus for making garments that can cool or heat the wearer of the garment. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of providing a pattern board having a channel configuration formed thereon that defines at least one channel circuit, disposing a first fusible |
| 6900477 |
Processing technique to improve the turn-off gain of a silicon carbide gate turn-off thyristor a |
May 31, 2005 |
| A structure and method for a silicon carbide (SiC) gate turn-off (GTO) thyristor device operable to provide an increased turn-off gain comprises a cathode region, a drift region having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the drift region overlies the cathode region, a gate |
| 6900025 |
Detection of antibodies to squalene in serum |
May 31, 2005 |
| The invention is a method for detecting squalene in sera. |
| 6897032 |
Method for detecting G- and V-agents of chemical warfare and their degradation products |
May 24, 2005 |
| Methods are described for detecting chemical warfare agents that contain organophosphorus compounds. Compositions containing either (1) a sufficient amount of phosphonate ester hydrolase with an alkali agent or (2) a sufficient amount of phosphonate ester hydrolase, a sufficient amou |
| 6896377 |
Interchangeable low-backscatter aperture structure |
May 24, 2005 |
| An interchangeable low-backscatter aperture structure includes but is not limited to an aperture insert that is releasably engaged in a base. The aperture insert includes an aperture that may be of any shape. For example, the aperture may comprise a slit or it may be circular. The ap |
| 6895370 |
Detecting, classifying and localizing minor amounts of an element within a sample of material |
May 17, 2005 |
| Minute amounts of material, such as a contaminant, are detected, classified and located using a single procedure that eliminates the need for using complex and sometimes redundant instrumentation setups, multiple (and sometimes overlapping) analytic processes, or both. In one embodiment, |
| 6891077 |
Fibrinogen bandages and arterial bleeding models and methods of making and using thereof |
May 10, 2005 |
| Disclosed herein are wound dressings comprising fibrinogen and at least one procoagulant such as propyl gallate in a therapeutic amount. Also disclosed are methods of treating wounds, increasing an amount of or rate of coagulation of blood from a wound, increasing an amount of or rate of |
| 6890322 |
Catheter securing device |
May 10, 2005 |
| A securing device for a catheter that preferably includes a guard that covers a patient's upper or lower teeth and a latch mounted on the guard for releasably immobilizing a catheter with respect to the guard. The guard preferably includes (or is attached to) a wedge, which contacts the |
| 6886324 |
Apparatus for reducing coking in gas turbine bearings |
May 3, 2005 |
| The bearings of a gas turbine are supplied with a lubricant from a reservoir by a main pump, when the turbine is operating. When the turbine is shut down and rotation ceases, the main pump also shuts down. When this occurs, an auxiliary pump is placed into operation to continue to supply |
| 6884588 |
Nucleotide sequences for detection of bacillus anthracis |
April 26, 2005 |
| The invention provides purified and isolated DNA fragments from Bacillus anthracis chromosomal DNA, primer sets and probes derived therefrom, as well as kits and detection methods for B. anthracis. The methods of the invention provide for specific detection of anthrax over closely relate |
