Search Type: US Issued Patents
optic$ NOT aclm/"light source" AND aclm/(detector$ or sensor$) AND aclm/(wavelet or "wave guide") AND (web or gas)

Classification Number Url PMD Priority Assignee Assignee Loc Inventor(s) Inventor Loc(s) Filing Date Issued Date
6,778,100 Conduit network system 6,778,100
Yes
Automatika, Inc.Pittsburgh, PASchempf; HaganPittsburgh, PAMarch 6, 2003August 17, 2004
6,771,797 Watermarks carrying content dependent signal metrics for detecting and characterizing signal alteration 6,771,797
Yes
Digimarc CorporationTualatin, ORAhmed; FaridBeaverton, ORJanuary 27, 2003August 3, 2004
6,770,032 Passive ultrasonic sensors, methods and systems for their use 6,770,032
Yes
Microsense Cardiovascular Systems 1996Tel Aviv, ILKaplan; ShayGivat Elah, ILDecember 2, 2002August 3, 2004
6,763,322 Method for enhancement in screening throughput 6,763,322
No
General Electric CompanyNishayuna, NYPotyrailo; Radislav Alexandrovich:Shaffer; Ronald EugeneNiskayuna, NY:Clifton Park, NYJanuary 9, 2002July 13, 2004
6,741,765 Optical integrated circuit and method for manufacturing optical integrated circuit 6,741,765
No
Pioneer CorporationTokyo-To, JPOnoe; AtsushiTsurugashima, JPMarch 18, 2002May 25, 2004
6,731,388 Method of measuring surface plasmon resonance using interference structure of reflected beam profile 6,731,388
No
The University of ToledoToledo, OHSimon; Henry J.:Deck; Robert T.:Andaloro; Richard V.Sylvania, OH:Toledo, OH:Toledo, OHAugust 31, 2001May 4, 2004
6,731,210 System and method for detecting, localizing, or classifying a disturbance using a waveguide sensor system 6,731,210
Yes
The Penn State Research FoundationUniversity Park, PASwanson; David C.:Nicholas; Nicholas C.:Rigsby; DavidState College, PA:State College, PA:Fairfax, VAMay 2, 2002May 4, 2004
6,728,645 Method and system for automatic identification of objects type according to their characteristic spectrum of vibration frequencies 6,728,645
No
Electro-Optics Research & Development Ltd.Haifa, ILKozlov; Inna:Peled; Shimon:Zlotnick; Zvi:Kaftory; Ran:Zeiler; EitanHaifa, IL:Kiryat Haim, IL:Haifa, IL:Haifa, IL:Haifa, ILJanuary 7, 2003April 27, 2004
6,701,274 Prediction of error magnitude in a pressure transmitter 6,701,274
No
Rosemount Inc.Eden Prairie, MNEryurek; Evren:Lenz; Gary A.:Kavaklioglu; KadirMinneapolis, MN:Eden Prairie, MN:Edina, MNAugust 27, 1999March 2, 2004
6,675,164 Parallel object-oriented data mining system 6,675,164
Yes
The Regents of the University of CaliforniaOakland, CAKamath; Chandrika:Cantu-Paz; ErickDublin, CA:Oakland, CAJune 8, 2001January 6, 2004
6,665,425 Systems and methods for automated image quality based diagnostics and remediation of document processing systems 6,665,425
No
Xerox CorporationStamford, CTSampath; Meera:Nichols; Stephen J.:Richenderfer; Elizabeth A.Penfield, NY:Walworth, NY:Penfield, NYDecember 16, 1999December 16, 2003
6,629,934 Indirect calorimeter for medical applications 6,629,934
Yes
Healthetech, Inc.Golden, COMault; James R.:Pearce, Jr.; Edwin M.Evergreen, CO:San Francisco, CAFebruary 1, 2001October 7, 2003
6,572,265 In situ optical surface temperature measuring techniques and devices 6,572,265
No
Luxtron CorporationSanta Clara, CAGotthold; John P.:Hoang; Anh N.:Sandhu; Surinder S.:Shaver; John Leonard:Stapleton; Terry M.Sunnyvale, CA:San Jose, CA:Santa Clara, CA:San Francisco, CA:San Jose, CAApril 20, 2001June 3, 2003
6,529,809 Method of developing a system for identifying the presence and orientation of an object in a vehicle 6,529,809
Yes
Automotive Technologies International, Inc.Denville, NJBreed; David S.:DuVall; Wilbur E.:Johnson; Wendell C.:Morin; Jeffrey L.:Xu; Kunhong:Helleman; Henk:Chen; Tie-Qi:Kussul; Michael E.:Varga; Andrew J.Boonton Township, Morris County, NJ:Kimberling City, MO:Signal Hill, CA:Lincoln Park, MI:Rochester Hills, MI:Clarkston, MI:Sterling Heights, MI:Pontiac, MI:Farmington Hills, MIAugust 24, 1999March 4, 2003
6,517,512 Heart lung machine suction device with sensor 6,517,512
No
Cardiosmart SAFribourg, CHBock; Herbert:Knorr; AndreasNorten-Hardenberg, DE:Gottingen, DEJuly 16, 1999February 11, 2003
6,515,346 Microbar and method of its making 6,515,346
No
n/an/aKemeny; Zoltan A.1809 E. La Vieve Ln., Tempe, AZ 85284January 2, 2002February 4, 2003
6,403,975 Semiconductor components, in particular photodetectors, light emitting diodes, optical modulators and waveguides with multilayer structures grown on silicon substrates 6,403,975
No
Max-Planck Gesellschaft zur Forderung der WissenschafteneeVMunich, DEBrunner; Karl:Eberl; KarlEching, DE:Weil der Stadt, DEApril 8, 1997June 11, 2002
6,391,023 Thermal radiation facelift device 6,391,023
Yes
Pearl Technology Holdings, LLCClearwater, FLWeber; Paul J.:Da Silva; Luiz B.:Rubenchik; Alexander M.Ft. Lauderdale, FL:Danville, CA:Livermore, CAJune 6, 2000May 21, 2002
6,353,394 Seat occupancy sensor 6,353,394
No
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaKariya, JPMaeda; Junji:Mori; KatsuhiroAichi-ken, JP:Aichi-ken, JPSeptember 18, 2000March 5, 2002
6,278,523 Optical sensor on a silicon substrate and application for the in situ measurement of a fluorescent marker in the small bronchia 6,278,523
No
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique-CNRSFRGorecki; ChristopheParis, FRFebruary 13, 1998August 21, 2001
6,262,426 Technique and process for the imaging and formation of various devices and surfaces 6,262,426
No
S&F Technological Development and Solutions PartnersWilliamstown, NJZafiratos; SpyridonPhiladelphia, PAOctober 27, 1999July 17, 2001
6,229,453 Method to transmit downhole video up standard wireline cable using digital data compression techniques 6,229,453
No
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Houston, TXGardner; Wallace R.:Maddox; Steven D.Houston, TX:Houston, TXJanuary 26, 1998May 8, 2001
6,219,438 Produce indentifier using barcode scanner and wavelet image processing and having compensation for dirt accumulated on viewing window 6,219,438
No
Lucent Technologies Inc.Murray Hill, NJGiordano; David A.:Kochanski; Gregory P.Sayreville, NJ:Dunellen, NJSeptember 2, 1997April 17, 2001
6,172,346 Method of processing ceramic materials and a microwave furnace therefore 6,172,346
No
EA Technology LimitedChester, GBWroe; Fiona Catherine RuthSandbach, GBMay 22, 1996January 9, 2001
6,163,020 Furnace for the high-temperature processing of materials with a low dielectric loss factor 6,163,020
No
GERO Hochtemperaturoefen GmbHDEBartusch; Wolfgang:Muller; GunterLeonberg, DE:Rudersberg, DEAugust 12, 1999December 19, 2000
6,119,026 Radiation apparatus and method for analysis of analytes in sample 6,119,026
Yes
Hewlett-Packard CompanyPalo Alto, CAMcNulty; Chris:Mauze; Ganapati RamnathGarland, TX:Sunnyvale, CAFebruary 26, 1998September 12, 2000
6,101,015 Variable-coupling quasioptical electron resonance apparatus 6,101,015
Yes
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MABudil; David E.:Earle; Keith A.:Freed; Jack H.:Anderson; James R.Stoughton, MA:Ithaca, NY:Ithaca, NY:Chicago, ILOctober 21, 1997August 8, 2000
6,095,984 Arrhythmia detecting apparatus 6,095,984
No
Seiko Epson CorporationTokyo, JPAmano; Kazuhiko:Uebaba; Kazuo:Ishiyama; HitoshiSuwa, JP:Yokohama, JP:Toride, JPApril 6, 1998August 1, 2000
6,078,047 Method and apparatus for terahertz tomographic imaging 6,078,047
Yes
Lucent Technologies Inc.Murray Hill, NJMittleman; Daniel Matthew:Nuss; Martin C.Houston, TX:Fair Haven, NJJune 17, 1997June 20, 2000
6,045,259 Fiber-optic high temperature sensor 6,045,259
Yes
University of South FloridaTampa, FLDjeu; Nicholas I.Tampa, FLOctober 3, 1997April 4, 2000
5,957,858 Systems and methods for monitoring relative concentrations of different isotopic forms of a chemical species 5,957,858
Yes
Polestar Technologies, Inc.Needham Heights, MAMicheels; Ronald H.:Kaunitz; Jonathan D.Concord, MA:Santa Monica, CADecember 10, 1996September 28, 1999
5,738,992 Multiple output referencing system for evanescent wave sensor 5,738,992
Yes
Chiron CorporationE. Walpole, MACook; Thomas A.:Slovacek; Rudolf E.:Love; Walter F.:Schulkind; Richard L.:Walczak; Irene M.Corning, NY:Norfolk, MA:Horseheads, NY:Sharon, MA:Boston, MAApril 9, 1996April 14, 1998
5,710,432 Non-contact tension measurement of moving fiber using traveling wave time-of-flight analysis 5,710,432
No
Alcatel NA Cable Systems, Inc.Claremont, NCBell; David G.Newton, NCJanuary 18, 1996January 20, 1998
5,642,553 Imaging apparatus for scanning a clothed roll in a fiber processing machine and method 5,642,553
Yes
Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KGMonchengladbach, DELeifeld; FerdinandKempen, DEApril 3, 1996July 1, 1997
5,525,466 Multiple output referencing system for evanescent wave sensor 5,525,466
Yes
Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp.Medfield, MASlovacek; Rudolf E.:Love; Walter F.:Schulkind; Richard L.:Walczak; Irene M.:Cook; Thomas A.Norfolk, MA:Horseheads, NY:Sharon, MA:Boston, MA:Corning, NYMay 20, 1994June 11, 1996
5,363,192 Mode-locked active gyro solid state lasers 5,363,192
No
Honeywell Inc.Minneapolis, MNDiels; Jean-Claude M.:Dennis; Michael L.Albuquerque, NM:Albuquerque, NMJune 28, 1991November 8, 1994
5,274,573 Ultrasonic web edge detection method and apparatus 5,274,573
Yes
AccuWeb, Inc.Madison, WIBuisker; Raymond A.:Ziemann; Erich T.:Martyn; JamesMadison, WI:Middleton, WI:Madison, WIApril 5, 1991* December 28, 1993
5,246,782 Laminates of polymers having perfluorocyclobutane rings and polymers containing perfluorocyclobutane rings 5,246,782
No
The Dow Chemical CompanyMidland, MIKennedy; Alvin P.:Bratton; Larry D.:Jezie; Zdravko:Lane; Eckel R.:Perettie; Donald J.:Richey; W. Frank:Babb; David A.:Clement; Katherine S.Midland, MI:Lake Jackson, TX:Lake Jackson, TX:Midland, MI:Midland, MI:Lake Jackson, TX:Lake Jackson, TX:Lake Jackson, TXDecember 10, 1990September 21, 1993
5,072,414 Ultrasonic web edge detection method and apparatus 5,072,414
No
AccuWeb, Inc.Madison, WIBuisker; Raymond A.:Ziemann; Erich T.:Martyn; JamesMadison, WI:Middleton, WI:Madison, WIJuly 31, 1989December 10, 1991
5,029,273 Integrated optics Pockels cell voltage sensor 5,029,273
No
The University of British ColumbiaJaeger; Nicolas A. F.Richmond, CAFebruary 2, 1990July 2, 1991
5,012,679 Optical sensor 5,012,679
No
Pfister GmbHDEHaefner; Hans W.Aichach-Walchshofen, DEJuly 11, 1989May 7, 1991
4,989,974 Micro-flow cell 4,989,974
No
Ciba-Geigy CorporationArdsley, NYAnton; Klaus:Datwyler; Peter:Gassmann; Ernst:Jordi; Peter E.:Pericles; NicoBasel, CH:Oberwil, CH:Hofstetten, CH:Basel, CH:Herznach, CHJanuary 6, 1989February 5, 1991
4,964,415 Apparatus for diathermy treatment and control 4,964,415
Yes
n/an/aLarsen; Lawrence E.308 Hamilton Ave., Silver Springs, MD 20901July 17, 1989October 23, 1990
4,903,029 Delayed replica radar test set target 4,903,029
No
Hughes Aircraft CompanyLos Angeles, CANewberg; Irwin L.:Popa; Adrian E.Northridge, CA:Newbury Park, CAMarch 18, 1988February 20, 1990
4,830,461 Pressure-sensitive sensors 4,830,461
No
Bridgestone CorporationTokyo, JPIshiharada; Minoru:Chikaraishi; Toshio:Kaneda; Hiroshi:Tomita; SeisukeKodaira, JP:Akishima, JP:Kodaira, JP:Tokorozawa, JPJanuary 21, 1988May 16, 1989
4,714,835 Optical position-measuring sensor 4,714,835
Yes
ASEA AktiebolagVaster.ang.s, SEBrogardh; Torgny:Hok; Bertil:Ovren; ChristerVaster.ang.s, SE:Vaster.ang.s, SE:Vaster.ang.s, SENovember 6, 1985December 22, 1987
4,689,734 High-voltage direct-voltage source 4,689,734
No
BBC Brown, Boveri & Company, LimitedBaden, CHLang; ErnstWurenlingen, CHJune 11, 1986August 25, 1987
4,661,320 Gas sensor 4,661,320
No
Hochiki CorporationTokyo, JPIto; Kentaro:Kubo; Tetsuya:Yamauchi; YukioNagano, JP:Nagano, JP:Atsugi, JPAugust 2, 1984April 28, 1987
4,551,021 Discriminant apparatus for laser gyros 4,551,021
No
Honeywell Inc.Minneapolis, MNCallaghan; Stephen P.:Callaghan; Timothy J.:Gustafson; Harry A.:Lim; Wah L.Minneapolis, MN:Minneapolis, MN:Minneapolis, MN:Anaheim, CAMarch 1, 1982November 5, 1985
4,532,634 Electrode for electric arc furnaces 4,532,634
No
ARC Technologies Systems Ltd.Cayman Islands, IOTaube; Thomas:Lauterbach-Dammler; IngeErlangen-Steudach, DE:Nuremberg, DESeptember 13, 1983July 30, 1985
4,126,136 Photocoagulating scalpel system 4,126,136
No
Research CorporationNew York, NYAuth; David C.:Rushmer; Robert F.Bellevue, WA:Seattle, WAFebruary 9, 1976November 21, 1978