| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6881383 |
Explosive destruction system for disposal of chemical munitions |
April 19, 2005 |
| An explosive destruction system and method for safely destroying explosively configured chemical munitions. The system comprises a sealable, gas-tight explosive containment vessel, a fragment suppression system positioned in said vessel, and shaped charge means for accessing the inte |
| 6881374 |
Method for induction lamination of electrically conductive fiber reinforced composite materials |
April 19, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus for forming laminate composite structures. At least two laminae, each containing electrically conductive reinforcing fibers, are placed upon each other in contacting relationship to form a generally layered structure. The layered structure may be subjected to heat |
| 6878856 |
System and method for bioremediating wastestreams containing energetics |
April 12, 2005 |
| A bioremediation system converts a waste stream, at least part of which is a fluid containing energetics, to carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2), water, and environmentally benign end products. It uses gas-enhanced sequencing-batch-reactors (SBRs), treating the waste stream in three SBRs seria |
| 6878100 |
Force sensing treadmill |
April 12, 2005 |
| A force sensing treadmill preferably including a pair of treadmills mounted in tandem, each on its own independent force platform attached to a common chassis. Preferably, each of the force platforms, which are separated by a minimal gap, provides a plurality of signals representing forc |
| 6876780 |
Providing for automated note completion |
April 5, 2005 |
| A method and system which provide for automated note completion. In one embodiment, the method is characterized by sensing a presence of a first provider; detecting at least one incomplete provider note; and presenting the at least one incomplete provider note to the first provider. In |
| 6875602 |
Portable thermocycler |
April 5, 2005 |
| This invention relates to a portable thermocycler having a unique geometric configuration, which allows the device to be made durable, compact and adapted for field-use. In general, the device includes a case, a rotary plate having a plurality of constant temperature heating blocks and a |
| 6875433 |
Monoclonal antibodies and complementarity-determining regions binding to Ebola glycoprotein |
April 5, 2005 |
| In this application are described Ebola GP monoclonal antibodies, epitopes recognized by these monoclonal antibodies, and the sequences of the variable regions of some of these antibodies. Also provided are mixtures of antibodies of the present invention, as well as methods of using |
| 6875369 |
Ferroelectric/paraelectric materials, and phase shifter devices, true time delay devices and the |
April 5, 2005 |
| Single-phase, non-cubic and single-phase, cubic ferroelectric/paraelectric lead-based perovskite-structured materials having reasonably low and fairly temperature insensitive dielectric constants (stable dielectric constants over a wide range of operating temperatures of -80.degree. C. t |
| 6872398 |
Conjugate vaccine against gram-negative bacterial infections |
March 29, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to a broadly reactive vaccine against Gram-negative bacteria which is composed of a biological glycan-pilus conjugate. The conjugate core is a common pilus type to which is attached the glycan of choice in vivo. Pooling of these bioconjugates produces a |
| 6871147 |
Automated method of identifying and archiving nucleic acid sequences |
March 22, 2005 |
| A method of identifying and archiving a nucleic acid sequence includes a) creating a directory of files in a computer, for storing information related to the nucleic acid sequence; b) inputting a raw nucleic acid sequence into the computer; c) trimming the raw nucleic acid sequence to |
| 6870378 |
Test apparatus and method for reliability assessment of high power switching devices |
March 22, 2005 |
| A test apparatus and method is provided for dynamic thermal and electrical fatigue testing of a semiconductor in an operating environment, such as air, that mimic thermal and electrical stress in the semiconductor during high power switching in the operating environment. Comparisons of p |
| 6869787 |
Ricin vaccine and methods of making and using thereof |
March 22, 2005 |
| Disclosed herein are polypeptides and variants thereof comprising a polypeptide sequence having substantial identity to ricin A chain (RTA) that lack detectable N-glycosidase-rRNA activity or exhibit reduced N-glycosidase-rRNA activity as compared to controls and methods of making an |
| 6869602 |
Method for treating, preventing, or inhibiting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infections with |
March 22, 2005 |
| Disclosed herein are RBC preparations and methods of making and using thereof for treating, preventing or inhibiting ETEC infections. In particular, bovine red blood cell (RBC) preparations are shown to reduce enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) adhesion when administered orally. |
| 6868791 |
Single stage kinetic energy warhead utilizing a barrier-breaching projectile followed by a targe |
March 22, 2005 |
| A single stage kinetic energy warhead using multiple explosively formed projectile (EFP) liners in a stacked configuration is capable of breaching intermediate barriers and defeating a primary target. The main explosive charge is detonated and the subsequent shockwave causes the front li |
| 6868789 |
Adaptor for securing a blasting cap initiator |
March 22, 2005 |
| The present invention provides a two-part adapter for more securely holding a blasting cap initiator in place in a demolition or munitions device. This adaptor is an insert component, generally cylindrical in shape and having an inner diameter capable of surrounding a blasting cap initia |
| 6865977 |
Protective packaging device for blast and fragmentation mitigation |
March 15, 2005 |
| A protective packaging device provides mitigation of the blast effect and fragmentation of a hand grenade when the grenade is detonated. The device includes at least one protective housing assembly, formed by inner and outer nested housing members, in which the hand grenade is received, |
| 6864690 |
Apparatus for precision measurement of microwave material properties as functions of temperature |
March 8, 2005 |
| Apparatus for the precise positioning of a sample of dielectric material into a cavity resonator system for obtaining dielectric constant, and other measurements. Precision micrometer drive units are provided to move the sample about a vertical axis, to tilt the sample, and to move the |
| 6864056 |
Method for detecting ribosome inactivating proteins |
March 8, 2005 |
| The present invention concerns a method for detecting the presence of a ribosome inactivating protein in a sample. The method comprises contacting a sample suspected of containing a ribosome inactivating protein with a 2'-O-methylated oligonucleotide substrate having a GA.sub.x GA tetral |
| 6863488 |
Foldable tire dolly |
March 8, 2005 |
| A foldable dolly for moving and positioning a vehicle tire assembly is formed with a rectangular base member mounted on a plurality of casters. Two wings are hinged to opposite ends of the rectangular member and have adjustable positioning members having one end attached to the base memb |
| 6862147 |
Decentered field lens with tilted focal plane array |
March 1, 2005 |
| An IR sensor device in accordance with the present invention includes an optical train, a focal plane array (FPA) for receiving incoming ray bundles that have passed through the optical train, and a decentered plano-convex field lens positioned therebetween the filed lens is decenter |
| 6861935 |
Field tapering in magnetic spheres and cylinders with distortion free access |
March 1, 2005 |
| A permanent magnet comprises a shell surrounding a cavity. The shell has a magnetic remanence B.sub.r (.theta.) configured such that a magnetic field taper extends through the cavity and wherein the shell includes a non-distortive access region that is substantially magnetic field. |
| 6861208 |
Fullerene addition in photoresist via incorporation in the developer |
March 1, 2005 |
| A lithographic imaging method of the present invention includes the initial step of providing a substrate made from Mercury, Cadmium and Telluride materials (HgCdTe). The HgCdTe substrate is coated with a diazonaphthoquinone (DNQ) Novolak photoresist material to establish an imaging |
| 6859861 |
Space division within computer branch memories |
February 22, 2005 |
| Cache memory structures are arranged to further alleviate the continually increasing memory latency or delay problem caused by the ever increasing speed of computer processors. In these memory structures, a plurality of separate and independent memory branches are extended from a common |
| 6859764 |
Detecting, classifying and localizing minor amounts of an element within a sample of material |
February 22, 2005 |
| Minute amounts of material, such as a contaminant, are detected, identified 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 a preferred |
| 6859359 |
Modular sensor platform |
February 22, 2005 |
| Robot and remote controlled devices have been utilized for information gathering purposes. However these robotic vehicles lack efficiency because they are not capable of operating out of doors or where the sensors and apparatus located on the robots are subject to harsh environments.The |
| 6859111 |
Voltage tuned ferroelectric resonant oscillator |
February 22, 2005 |
| Burnout resistance ferroelectric material is used in the feedback path of a microwave oscillator as a frequency control element. The ferractor has rapid broadband frequency tuning capabilities limited only by the speed of an external DC source. |
| 6857535 |
Container interlocking device |
February 22, 2005 |
| An interlocking device for use with rectangular containers, such as metal ammunition containers having a top lid, is shown. The interlocking device comprises a substantially flat plate, coextensive with the top lid of the containers, and having a set of locking tabs to attach to the top |
| 6856224 |
End caps on hollow magnets |
February 15, 2005 |
| A compact permanent magnet structure is provided to produce a uniform magnetic biasing field confined to an internal cavity of a cylindrical magnetic flux source which eliminates the drawbacks, shortcomings, limitations and difficulties associated with an elongated magic ring. The co |
| 6855773 |
Polymer-based surfactants and interfacial modifier materials |
February 15, 2005 |
| Methods and systems for modifying a polymer are disclosed herein. A solution is generally provided having a surface thereof, wherein the solution comprises a plurality of highly branched polymers. The plurality of highly branched polymers can be chemically bound to a plurality of sur |
| 6855331 |
Sustained release hydrophobic bioactive PLGA microspheres |
February 15, 2005 |
| A controlled release microcapsulate pharmaceutical formulation for burst-free, sustained, programmable release of hydrophobic bioactive agent over a duration from 24 hours to 100 days comprising: and a blend of end-capped uncapped biocompatible, biodegradable poly(lactide/glycolide). |
| 6855322 |
Isolation and purification of P. falciparum merozoite protein-142 vaccine |
February 15, 2005 |
| This application is the expression and purification of a recombinant Plasmodium falciparum (3D7) MSP-1.sub.42. The method of the present invention produces a highly purified protein which retains folding and disulfide bridging of the native molecule. The recombinant MSP-1.sub.42 is u |
| 6852903 |
Decontamination of chemical warfare agents using a reactive sorbent |
February 8, 2005 |
| The invention provides reactive sorbents and methods of making and using the same in order to decontaminate surfaces contaminated with toxic agents, such as chemical warfare agents and/or industrial toxins. The reactive sorbents are of two general types, one of which comprises dehydr |
| 6849050 |
System and method for determining visual alertness |
February 1, 2005 |
| In one embodiment, a method is characterized by presenting a first pattern of light during a first interval of time: recording a first-pattern response set; presenting a second pattern of light during a second interval of time; recording a second-pattern response set; and assessing v |
| 6846633 |
Nucleotide sequences for detection of Bacillus anthracis |
January 25, 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 |
| 6845714 |
On-board power generation system for a guided projectile |
January 25, 2005 |
| On-Board Power Generation System for a Guided Projectile eliminates the need for batteries as a power source to power the guiding mechanism residing inside the projectile. Instead, an electrical generator and a wind-driven turbine to drive the generator are utilized to produce power. |
| 6845551 |
Method of making a power electronics capacitor |
January 25, 2005 |
| There is disclosed herein a high voltage and high temperature power electronics capacitor which comprises one or more insulator layers of mica paper, and one or more metal conductor layers, all dispersed in a pressurized environment of a nonreactive and high voltage strength gas main |
| 6844924 |
Ladar system for detecting objects |
January 18, 2005 |
| A high range resolution ladar includes a chirp generator for producing a chirp signal waveform that is used by a laser diode to propagate a divergent laser light waveform. The reflected light signals from the target are directed to a self mixing detector that is coupled to the chirp |
| 6844841 |
Radio frequency link performance tool process and system |
January 18, 2005 |
| A system and method for optimizing transmission of radio frequency communication link signals in a radio frequency communications network comprises determining a statistical difference between a mean radio frequency communication link propagation loss value based on a set of measured |
| 6844160 |
Nucleotide sequences for detection of Bacillus anthracis |
January 18, 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 |
| 6844010 |
Therapeutic treatment and prevention of infections with a bioactive materials encapsulated withi |
January 18, 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 |
| 6843014 |
Weapon inhibit using nitinol wire |
January 18, 2005 |
| A shape memory alloy serves to actuate or inhibit the function of a semi-automatic pistol in response to an identification signal produced by an identifier. The identifier operates to either detect the present or absence of an authorized user thereby enabling or disabling the function |
| 6842922 |
Critical care platform for litters |
January 18, 2005 |
| The invention preferably includes a platform for attaching to patient carrying devices such as litters. The platform preferably is capable of attaching to accessory clips connected to medical instruments that are useful for carrying for a patient. |
| 6841690 |
Polyazido compounds |
January 11, 2005 |
| This invention relates to a series of novel compounds having the general structures A and B: ##STR1##including 2-azido-2-azidomethyl-1,3-diazidopropane (1), 2-azidomethyl-2-hydroxy-1,3-diazidopropane (2), 2-azidomethyl-2-nitrato-1,3-diazidopropane (3), 2-azidomethyl-2-nitro-1,3-d |
| 6841346 |
Methods for detecting bacteriophage MS2 |
January 11, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to methods and assays for detecting bacteriophage MS2 in a sample. |
| 6840456 |
Injection valves |
January 11, 2005 |
| An injection valve is provided. A first conduit is disposed between first and second chambers of the valve. An entrance to the first conduit is located within the first chamber. A second conduit is concentrically disposed within the first conduit so that there is a first flow passage |
| 6840150 |
Device and method for safely removing the spindle and the breechblock from the carrier of an M77 |
January 11, 2005 |
| A stool-like device for safely removing the spindle and the breechblock from the carrier of a howitzer. The device comprises a frame; rollers connected to the frame for sliding the bottom of the frame on the recoil slide rails of a howitzer until the frame is centered under the breec |
| 6838277 |
Furthering the enzymatic destruction of nerve agents |
January 4, 2005 |
| A method of enzymatic degradation of hydrolyzed nerve agents GB, GD, GF, VX and O-isobutyl S-(diethyl-aminoethyl) methylphosphonothioate into biodegradable methylphosphonate products using enzymes from bacteria that can use for growth as the sole phosphorus source, low concentrations of |
| 6837496 |
Bullet trapping medium and system |
January 4, 2005 |
| A backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles generally includes a support structure having an inclined surface and a projectile trapping medium disposed on the inclined surface. The projectile trapping medium may be either a resilient granular ballistic medium or a combination of |
| 6837164 |
Propelling charge increment protector for 120mm mortar ammunition |
January 4, 2005 |
| A protector for propelling charge increments on a mortar shell includes a semi-cylindrical body, the semi-cylindrical body arranged around a bottom and sides of the charge increments; two generally horseshoe shaped end plates attached to a front and a rear of the semi-cylindrical body, t |
| 6834971 |
Low-backscatter aperture structure |
December 28, 2004 |
| A system including but not limited to a low-backscatter aperture structure, where the system can include but is not limited to a camera, an optical communications system, an imaging system, a test system, and a measurement system. |
