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Volume 41, Number 3, 1997
Performance analysis and its impact on design
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Vol. 41, No. 3 - Performance analysis and its impact on design - Patents

The following patents were recently issued by the countries in which the inventions were made.

Canada
2,057,318 A. J. Kerklaan Jacketted circuit card
2,061,298 D. J. Mortson Method for detecting critical failures during the building of complex computer programs from source code parts
France
444,376 H. A. Alaiwan Mechanism for passing messages between several processors coupled through a shared intelligent memory
530,423 B. Vollmer, M. Rosso, and P. Scotton Adaptive echo cancellation method and device for implementing said method
Germany
476,159H. Kohler and N. SchumacherProgrammable neural logic device
511,423B. Leppla, D. Schmunkamp, G. Knauft, and U. WeissElectrical circuit for generating pulse strings
4,424,396.0F. Druschke, G. Elsner, H. Gruber, R. Braun, R. Diemer, R. Kratzert, W. Beck, and W. SchmidCarrier element for use in chipcards or other data carrier cards
19,517,178.0H. Schroeder and W. BruegmannBackground clearing in electronically scanned pictures
19,532,842.6M. Graulich and M. VodegelRecording system
69,215,090.0K. Wagner-Drebenstedt, M. Schmidt, O. Torreiter, P. Rost, R. Vogt, and U. DieboldMethod and system for testing an integrated circuit featuring scan design
Japan
2,105,896M. Nishihara and T. SunagaFour-state ROM state
2,106,065Y. NakayamaDevice for line transformation
2,106,066M. Gohda and N. FujitaOptimized memory map generator by H/W
2,106,073K. Mitsui and S. ShahramA browsing user interface for information systems
2,106,074H. Minakata and M. A. OnoA pen-oriented object rotation method in 3D space using spherical coordinate system
2,106,083A. Doi, K. Koyamada, and S. UnoFast ray traverse method for irregular grid data
2,109,586G. Gohda and H. KomatsuAn optimal emulation for guest memory operations
2,110,832H. Masuda, M. Numao, and S. ShimizuA system and method for constructing solid models from orthographic views using non-manifold geometric modeling
2,110,836H. Masuda and M. NumaoA solid model construction from sectional views
2,117,200H. MinakataWireframe reconstruction method for sketch input
2,576,837H. Noguchi, H. Usui, and K. YonemochiEject mechanism for A4 note book/sub note book
2,577,510K. HidakaA system for making and changing figures under constraints
2,577,525M. Kobayashi, M. Mori, and R. KataokaMonitor-ID architecture
2,579,397A. Yamashita and K. ToyokawaGraphical user interface for making a layout model
2,579,426F. U. Sai, M. Hasegawa, and Y. YamadaLiquid crystal electrooptic device
2,579,427M. Ikezaki, S. Kimura, and T. KoikeESD free flat panel display
2,579,436T. YanagisawaInterface using signal isolation mechanism for expansion unit
2,579,444K. Fujii, T. Noguchi, and Y. NakazawaJack subcard implementation for world wide modem
2,582,487H. Niijima and Y. SakaueControl method and system for flash EEPROM solid state disk
2,583,009K. Koyamada and T. ItohAlgorithm for generating isosurfaces using extrema graph
2,584,179S. TakayamaHigh permeability Fe-based alloy films
2,589,901K. Kawase, S. Ishikawa, and S. H. AsakaMultiple active range sensor system
2,589,933T. Fujino, T. Sasakawa, and Y. IshiharaEject mechanism of PCMCIA card
2,589,963K. Katoh and N. KatoSliding ground plane from notebook PC for antenna performance improvement
2,590,045G. Ohsawa and H. KomatsuA method of controlling message passing and execution orders dynamically on a distributed parallel system with multiple processors
United Kingdom
463,252K. HolmesMessage handling in data processing apparatus
United States
5,561,805C. T. Ho, J. Bruck, and S. KipnisMethod for multi-packet routing of datablocks on a parallel system
5,561,806G. L. Rouse, J. A. Fitchett, and T. J. HahnSerial channel adapter
5,561,809A. A. Helffrich, B. B. Moore, D. A. Elko, J. A. Williams, J. F. Isenberg, J. M. Nick, and M. D. SwansonIn a multiprocessing system having a coupling facility, communicating messages between the processors and the coupling facility in either a synchronous operation or an asynchronous operation
5,561,820D. Cronin, D. Moeller, L. M. Venarchick, P. M. Bland, and R. G. HofmannBridge for interfacing buses in computer system with a direct memory access controller having dynamically configurable direct memory access channels
5,561,824D. Doan, D. R. Nowlen, J. T. Brady, P. Bowser, P. P. Carreiro, and R. R. FishStorage management of data expansion transparent to a host
5,562,320J. A. Bloomberg, J. A. Landor, M. W. Naughton, P. O. Johnson, and T. TongGripper head
5,562,760G. L. Ballard and J. G. GaudielloPlating bath, and corresponding method, for electrolessly depositing a metal onto a substrate, and resulting metallized substrate
5,562,770B. Chen, S. Kulkarni, and T. HookSemiconductor manufacturing process for low dislocation defects
5,562,778D. R. Vigliotti, R. Koretsky, and R. J. Von GutfeldUltrasonic jet semiconductor wafer cleaning apparatus
5,563,012M. O. NeisserMulti mask method for selective mask feature enhancement
5,563,086C. L. Bertin, E. L. Hedberg, G. A. Kelley, H. L. Kalter, and W. J. HowellIntegrated memory cube, structure and fabrication
5,563,105D. Dobuzinsky, J. G. Ryan, M. J. Shapiro, S. V. Nguyen, and T. MatsudaMethod of depositing fluorine doped oxide
5,563,273A. Viehbeck, M. Goldberg, R. Iyengar, S. L. Buchwalter, and T. R. O'TooleCovalent compound having a radical-cationic moiety covalently linked to a radical anionic-moiety
5,563,428A. Powell, B. A. Ek, F. Guarin, S. M. Gates, and S. S. IyerSingle crystal semiconductor on a substrate and method for formation thereof
5,563,517D. Boyne, G. A. Biery, K. P. Rodbell, M. H. Wood, and R. G. SmithDual channel D.C. low noise measurement system and test methodology
5,563,540D. J. Ashley and M. J. JohnsonElectronic switch having programmable means to reduce noise coupling
5,563,552J. E. Gersbach and M. HayashiSystem and method for calibrating damping factor of analog PLL
5,563,583A. Schrott, H. Heinrich, M. J. Brady, P. Chaudhari, P. A. Moskowitz, R. J. Gambino, and R. J. Von GutfeldMultibit magnetic radio frequency tag using micromechanics
5,563,595O. StrohackerMethod and apparatus for compressing data
5,563,625S. M. ScottFast 180 degree image rotation and reversal
5,563,720A. Edgar and S. C. PennExpert system for image enhancement
5,563,749B. W. Bicknese, D. W. Johnson, J. F. Boigenzahn, J. M. Rigotti, J. T. Coffey, M. A. Schlimmer, R. E. Lagergren, R. J. Bornhorst, and T. P. FracekDirect access storage device with opposing actuator and spindle flanges to reduce disk-to-disk spacing (as amended)
5,563,758E. D. Dembrosky, M. DeMoor, and R. S. MalikCircuit to permit three phase input power supply to operate when one phase drops out and provide lightning protection
5,563,805M. L. Williams and T. R. ArbuckleMultimedia context-sensitive real-time-help mechanism for use in a data processing system
5,563,818A. A. Bjorksten, F. G. Gustavson, and R. C. AgarwalMethod and system for performing floating point operations
5,563,833A. L. Roberts, G. S. Koch, J. Connor, J. J. Covino, J. R. Sousa, L. Ternullo, R. C. Flaker, and R. D. AdamsUsing one memory to supply addresses to an associated memory during testing
5,563,865A. R. WheelerCompact disk transport tray moved by a disk reading mechanism
5,563,871E. R. Childers, R. A. Bargerhuff, and R. W. LissnerMiniature rotary actuator with bias force
5,563,875L. T. Huynh, T. Hefel, and T. P. McSweeneyWrap-around route testing in packet communications networks
5,563,878B. C. Housel, D. B. Blakeley, J. R. Hind, and W. A. KingstonTransaction message routing in digital communication networks
5,563,946J. Nagda, R. F. Pryor, and T. E. CooperMethod and apparatus for enabling trial period use of software products: Method and apparatus for passing encrypted files between data processing systems
5,563,950R. J. Easter and W. A. MerzSystem and methods for data encryption using public key cryptography
5,563,990C. NarayanaswamiMethod and apparatus for processing a pick event
5,564,002K. BrownMethod and apparatus for implementing a virtual desktop through window positioning
5,564,003B. McKee, K. Varga, L. K. Bell, and T. T. NguyenBatch registration of object classes
5,564,004B. M. Grossman, C. A. Pickover, D. Winarski, J. G. McLean, and M. S. SchwartzMethod and system for facilitating the selection of icons
5,564,008D. J. FosterAn enhanced processor buffered interface for multiprocessor systems
5,564,011G. A. Yammine and G. L. MorrisSystem and method for maintaining file data access in case of dynamic critical sector failure
5,564,017S. M. French and V. E. CornProcedure for safely terminating network programs during network logoff
5,564,018D. Flores, G. Vega-Toro, L. Lachman, M. D. Smith, and W. J. JohnsonSystem for automatically distributing selected mail item to selected user associated with office location within physical office floor
5,564,019C. R. Berghorn, J. A. Hupcey, S. Schlosser, and W. F. BeausoleilShared direct access storage device for fixed block architecture devices
5,564,026G. N. Santos, N. Amini, and V. KohliBus-to-bus pacing logic for improving information transfers in a multi-bus information handling system
5,564,027B. C. Drerup, H. Q. Bui, and S. E. CurryLow-latency cadence selectable interface for data transfers between busses of differing frequencies
5,564,038J. A. Grantz and J. R. UreMethod and apparatus for providing a trial period for a software license product using a date stamp and designated test period
5,564,040J. P. KubalaMethod and apparatus for providing a server function in a logically partitioned hardware machine
5,564,042S. T. Ventrone and T. J. VonreynAsynchronous clock switching between first and second clocks by extending phase of current clock and switching after a predetermined time and appropriated transitions
5,564,047W. Bloem and W. BrulsTrigger generation in an active database management system
5,564,050A. J. Fogarasi and R. J. BarberSystem and method for enabling an interpreted programming language to be executed in a database management system environment
5,564,054A. Bramnick, D. G. Elkins, and J. R. UreFail-safe computer boot apparatus and method
5,564,062P. J. Meaney and P. K. MakResource arbitration system with resource checking and lockout avoidance
5,564,113D. Bergen, D. Fogle, H. Spickhoff, and H. H. HallComputer program product and program storage device for rendering relational database management system differences transparent
5,565,031C. Cabral, J. M. Harper, J. O. Chu, and K. K. ChanMethod for low temperature selective growth of silicon or silicon alloys
5,565,033G. D. Oxx, Jr., J. M. Zalesinski, M. A. Gaynes, and M. V. PiersonApplication of bonding agents for interconnection of components to carriers
5,565,040D. D. Hare, F. P. Donlan, Jr., J. D. Jones, R. F. Nelson, R. J. Moore, and T. L. MillerFluid treatment apparatus and method
5,565,060H. Linde, J. S. Nakos, and L. AustinMethods and compositions for the selective etching of silicon
5,565,119J. Funari, J. R. Behun, J. R. Young, and P. A. ChalcoMethod and apparatus for soldering with a multiple tip and associated optical fiber heating device
5,565,236J. M. Harper, R. J. Gambino, T. R. McGuire, and T. S. PlaskettMethod of forming a giant magnetoresistance sensor
5,565,286B. J. LinCombined attenuated-alternating phase shifting mask structure and fabrication methods therefor
5,565,386M. D. BolligerMethod for connecting to integrated circuitry
5,565,529E. D. Babich, J. M. Shaw, J. R. Paraszczak, M. Hatzakis, R. P. McGouey, and S. L. NunesDielectric structures having embedded gap filling RIE etch stop polymeric materials of high thermal stability
5,565,707E. Colgan, J. F. White, K. P. Rodbell, and P. A. TottaInterconnect structure using A12CU for an integrated circuit chip
5,565,798C. M. Durham and P. J. KlimSelf-timed control circuit for self-resetting logic circuitry
5,565,808T. LoLatch control circuit
5,565,816P. W. CoteusClock distribution network
5,565,847A. Schrott, R. J. Gambino, and R. J. Von GutfeldMagnetic tag using acoustic or magnetic interrogation
5,565,888E. J. SelkerMethod and apparatus for improving visibility and selectability of icons
5,565,894B. T. Watts and C. BatesDynamic touchscreen button adjustment mechanism
5,566,015K. A. PuzeyOptical demultiplexer
5,566,097J. D. Myers and J. L. RiveroSystem for optimal electronic debugging and verification employing scheduled cutover of alternative logic simulations
5,566,098N. J. Lee, P. S. Balasubramanian, R. Sapper, and S. A. LucenteRotatable pen-based computer with automatically reorienting display
5,566,121K. R. White and S. J. HaddermanA method for PCMCIA card function using DRAM technology
5,566,161K. A. Bates and M. MansuripurOptical devices having array detectors with light receiving photo array larger than an in laser beam cross section
5,566,177A. G. MacInnis, I. S. Bhandari, and R. RajkumarPriority-based arbitrator on a token-based communication medium
5,566,178A. S. Butter, C. Y. Kao, and J. P. KurutsMethod and system for improving the performance of a token ring network
5,566,292M. C. KrembsMethods for detecting the closest existing point on a spline or polyline
5,566,297A. Mohindra, M. Devarakonda, and W. KishNon-disruptive recovery from file server failure in a highly available file system for clustered computing environments
5,566,305S. B. LevensteinDuplicated logic and interconnection system for arbitration among multiple information processors
5,566,310J. M. MathewsonComputer program product for improving 3270 data stream performance by reducing transmission traffic
5,566,317J. Haswell, M. Yamaguchi, R. K. Treiber, and S. W. NgMethod and apparatus for computer disk drive management
5,566,329P. G. Gassner, P. J. Gainer, and T. J. LehmanSystem and method for mutation of selected assignment operations on large data objects
5,566,332B. G. Lindsay, D. J. Coyle, J. G. Adair, M. R. Zimowski, P. G. Selinger, R. A. Reinsch, R. J. Grafe, and R. P. ReschMethod and combination for minimizing data conversions when data is transferred between a first database storing data in a first format and a second database storing data in a second format
5,566,342C. B. Stunkel, D. G. Grice, M. M. Denneau, and P. H. HochschildScalable switch wiring technique for large arrays of processors
5,566,348A. Diaz, E. R. Morse, K. F. Day, and K. G. DahmanSystem for adaptively optimizing automated optical library management
5,566,351C. A. Schwendiman and J. M. CrittendenAdaptive polling system by generating sequence of polling signals whose magnitudes are functionally related to the occurrence of the busy signals
5,566,424D. Crompton, G. D. Hufford, H. G. Leonard, J. D. Thomas, and R. H. HarrisTilt adjustment mechanism
5,566,448A. Bhatt, J. A. Knight, J. P. Walsh, and T. P. DuffyMethod of construction for multi-tiered cavities used in laminate carriers
5,567,149D. Neff, D. Rock, J. A. Walker, R. Hansotte, and R. WanserExhaust system for high temperature furnace
5,567,300M. Datta and T. R. O'TooleElectrochemical metal removal technique for planarization of surfaces
5,567,304L. T. Romankiw, M. Datta, and R. ShenoyElimination of island formation and contact resistance problems during electroetching of blanket or patterned thin metallic layers on insulating substrate
5,567,484A. C. Tam, A. W. Wu, H. V. Nguyen, P. Baumgart, T. A. Nguyen, and W. P. LeungProcess for texturing brittle nonmetallic surfaces such as glass disks
5,567,553C. M. Hsieh, J. A. Mandelman, L. Hsu, L. R. Logan, and S. OguraMethod to suppress subthreshold leakage due to sharp isolation corners in submicron FET structures
5,567,569A. Aviram, D. Bucca, D. E. Seeger, W. Brunsvold, and W. E. ConleyProcess for producing a positive pattern utilizing naphtho quinone diazide compound having non-metallic atom directly bonded to the naphthalene ring
5,567,625J. M. Kurtzberg and J. S. LewApparatus and method for real-time spectral deconvolution of chemical mixtures
5,567,635A. Acovic, B. S. Wu, and C. H. HsuMethod of making a three dimensional trench EEPROM cell structure
5,567,653C. L. Bertin, D. J. Perlman, and J. E. CroninCube wireability enhancement with chips to chip alignment and thickness control
5,567,654C. L. Bertin, D. J. Perlman, J. E. Cronin, J. M. Leas, K. E. Beilstein, and W. J. HowellMethod and workpiece for connecting a thin layer to a monolithic electronic module surface and associated module packaging
5,567,884A. Zubelewicz, G. T. Dickinson, J. L. McGinniss, Jr., and R. F. TokarzCircuit board assembly torsion tester and method
5,567,984A. J. Emerick and J. M. ZalesinskiProcess for fabricating an electronic circuit package
5,568,055F. W. OlsenAdiabatic conductor analyzer method and system
5,568,064G. E. Beers, M. M. Smadi, and R. F. FrankenyBidirectional transmission line driver/receiver
5,568,075B. W. Curran and R. X. BlancoTiming signal generator
5,568,076A. R. Pelella and Y. H. ChanMethod of converting short duration input pulses to longer duration output pulses
5,568,097G. R. WoodmanUltra high availability clock chip
5,568,181D. B. Lindquist and D. G. GreenwoodMultimedia distribution over wide area networks
5,568,302K. A. PuzeyMethod of transmitting data via an optical data link
5,568,335H. Santini and R. E. FontanaNarrow gap magnetoresistive read head
5,568,380C. Spencer, D. A. Rickard, D. L. Stanley, J. LeBlanc, J. S. Bialas, Jr., S. A. King, and T. B. BrodnaxShadow register file for instruction rollback
5,568,383M. D. Smith, M. L. Williams, and W. J. JohnsonLanguage fidelity translation mechanism
5,568,401C. NarayanaswamiSystem and method for transforming program code for efficient pixel processing
5,568,433M. KumarMemory array having redundant word line
5,568,465G. A. Jaquette and R. A. HutchinsReading from record medium in either an inverted or non-inverted signal-processing mode
5,568,471J. G. Waclawsky and P. C. HersheySystem and method for a workstation monitoring and control of multiple networks having different protocols
5,568,525C. L. Haymes, D. T. Ulmer, and R. H. DenijsSystem and method for connection of multiple protocol terminals
5,568,526D. Casper, F. D. Ferraiolo, R. C. Jordan, R. S. Capowski, and W. LaviolaSelf timed interface
5,568,605J. H. Zeiger, J. S. Graham, and R. D. CloustonResolving conflicting topology information
5,568,606J. J. DobbekAdaptive skew for spindle synchronization of a disk drive
5,568,611B. Khatri, C. M. Merkin, D. E. Mayer, F. K. Marx, and I. VilaUnauthorized-access monitor e
5,568,616C. NarayanaswamiSystem and method for dynamic scheduling of three-dimensional graphics rendering using virtual packet length reduction
5,568,619A. Cohen, C. M. Merkin, J. W. Blackledge, and S. KatzA generalized method for defining PCI to micro channel bridge configuration space
5,568,631C. F. WebbMultiprocessor system with a shared control store accessed with predicted addresses
5,568,648A. S. Coscarella, J. L. Temple III, and M. W. SachsIndirect addressing of channels via logical channel groups
5,569,501A. C. Callegari, A. T. Pomerene, C. Scherpereel, D. Buchanan, D. C. La Tulipe, D. E. Seeger, D. G. Flagello, F. Bailey, F. E. Doany, H. Clearfield, H. J. Hovel, J. M. Shaw, N. Lustig, and S. PurushothamanDiamond-like carbon films from a hydrocarbon helium plasma
5,569,506A. W. Wu, C. Jahnes, J. H. Kaufman, M. Mirzamaani, and S. MetinMagnetic recording disk and disk drive with improved head-disk interface
5,569,570P. L. BalzerAutomated mask alignment for UV projection expose system
5,569,731H. Linde, R. A. Previti-Kelly, and T. J. ReenThermostable coating materials
5,569,739A. Viehbeck, E. Adamopoulos, G. F. Walker, J. Kim, J. J. Ritsko, J. M. Shaw, K. W. Lee, S. Purushothaman, T. R. O'Toole, and T. S. OhAdhesive layer in multi-level packaging and organic material as a metal diffusion barrier
5,569,895E. R. Veals, K. H. Myers, R. A. Smith, R. C. Lynch, and W. L. TalleyI/O assembly for use with point of sale terminals and other computing systems
5,569,950C. Narayan and D. LewisDevice to monitor and control the temperature of electronic chips to enhance reliability
5,569,973S. M. ZimmermanProcess and structure of an integrated vacuum microelectronic device
5,570,089L. C. HaasMethod and apparatus for providing data stream for cost effective transmission links
5,570,111J. D. Rutledge, R. C. Barrett, and R. S. OlyhaGraphical user interface cursor positioning device having a negative inertia transfer function
5,570,113J. M. ZettsComputer based pen system and method for automatically cancelling unwanted gestures and preventing anomalous signals as inputs
5,570,247D. H. Brown, E. A. Cunningham, T. C. Christensen, and W. A. RogelstadSelf servo writing file
5,570,249A. Aoyagi and O. J. RuizTransducer suspension system
5,570,261A. P. Giorgi, N. K. Frater, and O. J. RuizTransducer suspension system
5,570,268E. T. Selker and W. BaierStowable wrist rest for portable computers
5,570,281R. E. BerryMethod and system for facilitating visual connections between objects using handles
5,570,337C. H. DangModular independent libraries interconnected by a common media exchange and input apparatus
5,570,356D. W. Finney, M. Rayfield, and M. O. JenkinsHigh bandwidth communications system having multiple serial links
5,570,405J. G. Hartley, K. T. Chan, M. A. Sturans, and W. A. EnichenRegistration and alignment technique for X-ray mask fabrication
5,570,460G. RamanujamSystem and method for volume rendering of finite element models
5,570,815B. RamsayPhoto apply tools/chemical delivery system
5,571,106H. Coufal and R. K. GrygierSurgical cutting instrument
5,571,417A. C. Bhatt, G. S. Ksenak, J. A. Shurtleff, J. J. Wagner, and K. I. PapathomasMethod for treating photolithographic developer and stripper waste streams containing resist or solder mask and gamma butyrolactone or benzyl alcohol
5,571,591M. J. Brady, R. J. Gambino, and R. R. RufMagnetic film patterning by germanium or silicon diffusion
5,571,593B. J. Cayson, C. M. Boyko, I. S. Mahmoud, J. D. Kulesza, J. F. Muska, J. G. Sabia, J. M. Lauffer, K. I. Papathomas, P. C. Liu, R. A. Schumacher, R. L. Arldt, R. M. Kozlowski, and V. R. MarkovichVia fill compositions for direct attach of devices and methods for applying same
5,571,743W. Hwang and W. H. HenkelsMethod of making buried-sidewall-strap two-transistor one-capacitor trench cell
5,571,754C. L. Bertin, H. L. Kalter, and W. J. HowellEndcap chip with conductive monolithic L-connect for multichip stack, and fabrication methods therefor
5,571,852A. Afzali, A. Mehta, A. Viehbeck, B. E. Braren, E. Foster, J. Ayala-Esquilin, J. C. Hedrick, J. L. Hedrick, J. M. Shaw, R. T. Hodgson, S. Daijavad, S. Molis, and S. L. TisdaleFluorinated carbon polymer composites
5,571,991A. W. Mueller, E. A. Highum, E. E. Stadler, S. M. Thorvilson, and T. W. NashElectro-magnetic shield and method for making the same
5,572,150N. Rohrer and P. KartschokeLow power pre-discharged ratio logic
5,572,207E. R. Swiatek, J. L. Mace, and S. S. HardingMethod and apparatus for numeric-to-string conversion
5,572,209A. A. Wilson and H. R. FarmerMethod and apparatus for compressing and decompressing data
5,572,236E. Feig and E. LinzerDigital image processor for color image compression
5,572,339A. Edgar and S. C. PennFilm scanning system and method
5,572,352G. Miracle, P. Potvin, and Q. J. CarboneApparatus for repowering and monitoring serial links
5,572,387D. J. Wanek, J. B. Brown, J. T. Coffey, and W. W. Brooks, Jr.Low profile head suspension assembly with load and unload capability
5,572,392E. V. Denison, H. G. Kluge, J. A. Aboaf, J. D. Friedman, and V. N. KahwatyArbitrary pattern write head
5,572,395F. K. Yu and T. M. RasmusCircuit for controlling current in an adapter card
5,572,398D. R. Wright, L. Chen, and P. FederlinTri-polar electrostatic chuck
5,572,405J. W. Wilson, S. P. Moore, and S. R. EngleThermally enhanced ball grid array package
5,572,526A. Slater, I. Cidon, L. Georgiadis, R. Guerin, and Y. ShavittMethod and apparatus for improved throughput in a multi-node communication system with a shared resource
5,572,534A. D. Walker and B. S. TrubeyMethod for merging wrapped media segments onto a working network
5,572,590D. M. ChessDiscrimination of malicious changes to digital information using multiple signatures
5,572,608A. EdgarSinc filter in linear lumen space for scanner
5,572,637J. R. Brown and P. J. RichCAD vector file merge process
5,572,645A. Dan and D. SitaramBuffer management policy for an on-demand video server
5,572,647J. A. BladesVisibility seeking scroll bars and other control constructs
5,572,672J. E. DeWitt, J. H. Summers, S. L. Emrick, and T. M. HolckMethod and apparatus for monitoring data processing system resources in real time
5,572,695B. D. Mandalia, D. Arias, J. Sinibaldi, J. M. Linger, L. P. Andrews, and O. E. OrtegaTransparent memory mapping mechanism for a digital signal processing system
5,572,736B. W. CurranMethod and apparatus for reducing bus noise and power consumption
5,573,623E. H. Ratzlaff, L. Li, S. G. Barbee, and T. F. HeinzMethod and apparatus for contactless real-time in-situ monitoring of a chemical etching process
5,573,624E. H. Ratzlaff, J. Wong, L. Li, S. G. Barbee, T. F. Heinz, and Y. HsiaoA chemical etch monitor for measuring film etching uniformity during a chemical etching process
5,573,633J. P. Gambino, L. A. Nesbit, and M. JasoMethod of chemically mechanically polishing an electronic component
5,573,875D. P. Pulaski and L. H. KaplanLaser ablation mask and method of fabrication
5,573,964J. F. Shepard, L. Hsu, and M. J. SaccamangoThin film transistor with a self-aligned bottom gate
5,574,294J. F. ShepardVertical dual gate thin film transistor with self-aligned gates/offset drain
5,574,602A. Chliwnyj, J. F. Crossland, K. Cheung, R. C. Baca, and W. T. ComeauxProcessing servo signals concurrently read from plural spaced-apart servo areas for a magnetic tape having serpentine data track scanning
5,574,604D. Meyer, H. H. Ottesen, J. L. Neubauer, J. M. Mosbrucker, L. Berg, T. S. Larson, and Z. E. BoutaghouInner diameter disk drive head/slider load/unload device
5,574,605B. Dieny, B. A. Gurney, D. R. Wilhoit, P. Baumgart, and V. S. SperiosuAntiferromagnetic exchange coupling in magnetoresistive spin valve sensors
5,574,630D. N. Light, J. S. Kresge, and T. Y. WuA laminated electronic package including a power/ground assembly
5,574,665A. NarasimhanReceiver apparatus and method for frequency tagging
5,574,736P. B. BandyData storage device and method of operation
5,574,786P. E. Newman and R. A. DayanSecuring trusted personal computer system against unauthorized movement
5,574,798T. D. Greer and W. F. PhillipsVisual presentation system which determines length of time to present each slide or transparency
5,574,844A. K. Mohanty and F. ParpiaComputer system and method for processing atomic data to calculate and exhibit the properties and structure of matter
5,574,882J. Riegel, J. C. Wyllie, and J. M. MenonSystem and method for storing data in a storage array system
5,574,897D. L. Hermsmeier, G. R. Ricard, J. J. Vriezen, and L. W. YoungrenSystem managed logging of objects to speed recovery processing
5,574,900D. T. Huang, E. T. Lin, and Y. WangSystem and method for optimizing parallel processing of database queries
5,574,905L. A. DeCarmoA software mechanism for providing multimedia editing and data recovery
5,574,906R. J. MorrisSystem and method for reducing storage requirement in backup subsystems utilizing segmented compression and differencing
5,574,911R. J. Relyea, S. H. Goldberg, and S. J. D'AngeloMultimedia group resource allocation system e
5,574,921B. W. CurranMethod and apparatus for reducing bus noise and power consumption
5,574,938D. W. Westcott, N. G. Bartow, and S. GossAllowed operational-link transceiver table verifies the operational status of transceivers in a multiple conductor data transmission link
5,574,945A. A. Helffrich, D. A. Elko, G. A. Goldrian, S. N. Goss, and T. A. GreggMulti-channel inter-processor coupling facility processing received commands stored in memory absent status error of channels
5,574,950A. R. Qureshi, B. W. Holley, J. L. Iskiyan, R. Hathorn, and W. F. MickaRemote data shadowing using a multimode interface
5,576,099D. F. Canaperi, D. L. Rath, L. T. Romankiw, M. Krishnan, and S. KrongelbInductive head lamination with layer of magnetic quenching material
5,576,246A. J. Gregoritsch, E. J. White, F. Froebel, H. W. Conru, J. G. Pohl, R. R. Uttecht, S. Starr, and S. C. RieleyPersonalized area leadframe coining of half etching for reduced mechanical stress at device edge
5,576,566D. KenneySemiconductor trench capacitator cell having a buried strap
5,576,644A. R. PelellaAST edge triggered self-resetting CMOS receiver with parallel L1/L2 (master/slave) latch
5,576,651L. B. PhillipsStatic/dynamic flip-flop
5,576,765C. H. Ngai, D. P. Cheney, J. Phillips, R. T. Pfeiffer, and V. C. ConzolaVideo decoder
5,576,877D. C. Bogdan, D. L. Pearl, D. T. Pribula, G. W. Hutt, M. I. Hussain, and N. R. AuletAutomated system, and corresponding method, for measuring receiver signal detect threshold values of electro-optic modules
5,576,905J. A. Koski, J. L. Garcia, and P. Y. HuServo control of bi-directional reel-to-reel tape drivers using fine-line tachometers with index lines
5,576,908A. Aoyagi, G. A. Garfunkel, H. Terashima, H. Yanagisawa, K. Kuroki, and M. P. SaloActuator and file level initialization of magnetoresistive transducers
5,577,078D. Casper, F. D. Ferraiolo, P. R. Tomaszewski, R. C. Jordan, R. S. Capowski, and W. LaviolaEdge detector
5,577,125A. Salahshour and M. L. WilliamsGraphical manipulation of encryption
5,577,169R. PreziosoFuzzy logic entity behavior profiler
5,577,192D. C. Frank, T. P. Niederer, and W. R. LeeFrame register switching for a video processor
5,577,193E. Butler and R. SasakiMultiple data registers and addressing technique therefore for block/flash writing main memory of a DRAM/VRAM
5,577,220D. T. Crump, J. L. Combs, and S. PancoastMethod for saving and restoring the state of a CPU executing code in protected mode
5,577,222C. W. Mikkelsen, R. Shomler, and W. F. MickaRemote data duplexing asynchronous information packet message
5,577,231C. A. Scalzi and W. J. StarkeStorage access authorization controls in a computer system using dynamic translation of large addresses
5,577,244A. J. Killebrew and C. F. MannMethods of applying software modifications
5,577,249A. CalifanoMethod for finding a reference token sequence in an original token string within a database of token strings using appended non-contiguous substrings
5,577,262G. G. Pechanek, J. G. Delgado-Frias, and S. VassiliadisParallel array processor interconnections
5,578,151G. Andris and J. P. GauciManufacture of a multi-layer interconnect structure
5,578,796A. Bhatt, G. A. Hackett, J. McKeveny, and T. P. DuffyApparatus for laminating and circuitizing substrates having opening therein
5,578,854B. Chen and G. S. StarkeyA vertical load resistor SRAM cell
5,578,939G. E. Beers, M. M. Smadi, R. Frankeny, and R. F. FrankenyBidirection transmission line driver/receiver
5,579,033E. J. Selker and J. D. RutledgePointing device for retrofitting onto the keyboard of an existing computer system
5,579,145D. C. Bogdan, D. L. Pearl, D. T. Pribula, G. W. Hutt, M. I. Hussain, and N. R. AuletAutomated system, and corresponding method, for testing electro-optic modules
5,579,297E. R. Childers, J. S. Drier, and M. HenryOptical data storage cartridge system
5,579,337G. M. Grinstein and N. GershenfeldSystem employing dissipative pseudorandom dynamics and selective feedback for communications and measurement
5,579,441J. D. Bezek and P. M. KoggeRefraction algorithm for production systems with content addressable memory
5,579,461A. SahaMethod and apparatus for filling polygons
5,579,471B. J. Beitel, D. Petkovic, P. C. Yanker, R. J. Barber, T. R. Work, W. Equitz, and W. NiblackImage query system and method
5,579,475J. Bruck, J. M. Menon, J. T. Brady, and M. BlaumMethod and means for encoding and rebuilding the data contents of up to two unavailable DASDs in a DASD array using simple non-recursive diagonal and row parity
5,579,481B. C. DrerupStylus-controlled data transfer
5,579,509D. A. Furtney, D. L. Simonson, and M. E. IngebretsonApparatus and method for verifying compatibility of system components
5,579,514J. Turek and P. S. YuMethodology for increasing the average run length produced by replacement selection strategy in a system consisting of multiple, independent memory buffers
5,579,717D. J. Seagle, D. W. Crandell, and H. P. LeeMethod of grinding thin-film magnetic heads using optical grinding markers
5,579,792D. Stanasolovich, R. A. Warren, and W. A. SyversonApparatus for uniform cleaning of wafers using megasonic energy
5,580,602A. F. Renaldo and D. R. McKeanProcess for making a thin film magnetic head
5,580,694G. M. Wallraff, R. A. Di Pietro, and R. D. AllenPhotoresist composition for deep ultraviolet radiation and process for its use
5,581,021C. K. Lee, K. Flechsig, S. L. Lee, T. O'Sullivan, and U. V. NayakMethod and apparatus for optimizing piezoelectric surface asperity detection sensor
5,581,071C. F. Pells, C. L. Chen, M. Y. Hsiao, S. K. O'Trakoun, and W. W. ShenBar code scanner with adjustable light source intensity
5,581,073K. R. Shelley and S. L. FeldeMachine and human readable label for data cartridge
5,581,101B. S. Wu and T. H. NingFET and/or bipolar devices formed in thin vertical silicon on insulator (SOI) structures
5,581,420E. J. Yarmchuk, T. J. Chainer, and W. J. SohnA method and system for determining a radial positioning valve used for writing tracks at a desired track pitch
5,581,427D. J. Werner, J. S. Feng, and M. T. KrounbiPeak enhanced magnetoresistive read transducer
5,581,540C. H. DangSingle disk write protection system for multiple-disk cartridge
5,581,576A. Lanzetta and L. S. MokRadio information broadcasting and receiving systems
5,581,625J. H. ConnellStereo vision system for counting items in a queue
5,581,703A. P. Stephens, G. L. Morris, M. J. Baugher, and P. Y. ChangMethod and apparatus for reserving system resources to assure quality of service
5,581,710F. E. Noel, K. D. Schultz, and T. E. StammelyFull duplex communication on a single communication ring
5,581,715G. N. Santos, N. Amini, and V. KohliBus-to-bus prefetch logic for improving information transfers in a multi-bus information handling system
5,581,734D. A. Hicks, G. M. Lattimore, H. Youssef, K. So, and M. T. DiBrinoMultiprocessor system with shared cache and data input/output circuitry for transferring data amount greater than system bus capacity
5,581,737A. A. Helffrich, D. A. Elko, D. J. Dahlen, J. M. Nick, R. King, S. Palmer, and W. W. WilkinsonMethod and apparatus for expansion, contraction, and reapportionment of structured external storage structures
5,581,741A. R. Clark and S. KodukulaProgrammable unit for controlling and interfacing of I/O busses of dissimilar data processing systems
5,581,743D. A. Burton and R. L. MortonCKD to fixed block mapping for optimum performance and space utilization
5,581,750D. J. Haderle and J. Z. TengSystem and method for improving data recovery performance
5,581,758C. Burnett and G. L. HaasA computer program product for managing a distributed database system
5,581,765A. Sirjani, E. E. Voldal, and S. J. MunroeSystem for combining a global object identifier with a local object address in a single object pointer
5,581,769M. T. Wheatley and W. D. WallaceMultipurpose program object linkage protocol for upward compatibility among different compilers
5,582,411P. S. TylerScavenging compound infiltrated gasket
5,582,746E. H. Ratzlaff, J. Wong, L. Li, S. G. Barbee, T. F. Heinz, and Y. HsiaoReal time measurement of etch rate during a chemical etching process
5,582,858A. Viehbeck, E. Adamopoulos, G. F. Walker, J. Kim, J. J. Ritsko, J. M. Shaw, K. W. Lee, S. Purushothaman, T. R. O'Toole, and T. S. OhAdhesive layer in multi-level packaging and organic material as a metal diffusion barrier
5,582,860C. H. Tsang, F. A. Houle, and R. E. FontanaMethod for producing thin film magnetic structure
5,582,927B. Petek, J. D. Olsen, J. W. Chang, L. T. Romankiw, P. C. Andricacos, and W. J. HorkansHigh magnetic moment materials and process for fabrication of thin film heads
5,583,059J. BurghartzFabrication of vertical SiGe base HBT with lateral collector contact on thin SOI
5,583,368D. KenneyStacked devices
5,583,510A. Lanzetta, B. P. Gaucher, and S. PonnapalliPlanar antenna in the ISM band with an omnidirectional pattern in the horizontal plane
5,583,652M. S. WareSynchronized variable-speed playback of digitally recorded audio and video
5,583,722L. K. Dorius and L. S. SamuelsonNegative pressure slider with optimized leading pocket for profile control
5,583,725B. Gurney, D. Mauri, D. E. Heim, D. R. Wilhoit, H. Lefakis, K. R. Coffey, and V. S. SperiosuSpin valve magnetoresistive sensor with self-pinned laminated layer and magnetic recording system using the sensor
5,583,727S. S. ParkinMultiple data layer magnetic recording data storage system with digital magnetoresistive read sensor
5,583,805C. H. Olson, R. T. Golla, T. A. Elliott, and T. M. PotterFloating point processor having post-writeback spill stage
5,584,002J. H. Pomerene, J. W. Knight, K. N. Langston, P. G. Emma, and T. R. PuzakCache remapping using synonym classes
5,584,013D. A. Hicks, H. Cheong, and K. SoMethod and system for improving cache performance in a data processing system
5,584,033B. L. Beukema, D. F. Moertl, W. Barrett, and W. E. HammerApparatus and method for burst data transfer employing a pause at fixed data intervals
5,584,039A. Marron, A. S. Meritt, and F. E. JohnsonSystem and method for coupling channel programs without host processor involvement
5,584,042A. H. Preston, M. Kim, R. L. Cormier, and S. G. GlassenDynamic I/O data address relocation facility
5,584,617D. E. HouserSingle flute drill for drilling holes in printed circuit boards and method of drilling holes in a printed circuit board
5,585,220D. C. Hofer, G. Breyta, H. Ito, and R. A. Di PietroResist composition with radiation sensitive acid generator
5,585,600D. L. Gardell, F. Froebel, G. Irish, and M. ShaikhEncapsulated semiconductor chip module and method of forming the same
5,585,629H. A. Khoury, J. D. Rockrohr, P. F. Petric, R. A. Kendall, R. D. Moore, S. K. Doran, T. R. Groves, and W. A. EnichenElectron beam nano-metrology system
5,585,663D. J. Schepis, K. Seshan, and R. J. BezamaSelf cooling electrically programmable fuse
5,585,673H. M. Dalal, J. J. Cuomo, L. L. Hsu, and R. V. JoshiRefractory metal capped low resistivity metal conductor lines and vias
5,585,674M. J. Rutten and R. M. GeffkenTransverse diffusion barrier interconnect structure
5,585,919J. M. Kurtzberg and J. S. LewError minimization apparatus and method for real-time spectral deconvolution of chemical mixtures
5,585,968G. F. Guhman, M. Ray, and T. R. TouwOptical elements and method for fabricating them
5,585,979A. D. Erpelding, H. Lindner, J. Netzker, and T. SteinbrennerAssembly and method for wire encapsulation within head gimbal assemblies of DASD files
5,585,980Z. E. BoutaghouLow friction device for an actuator arm of a disk drive
5,585,986S. S. ParkinDigital magnetoresistive sensor based on the giant magnetoresistance effect
5,585,998D. E. Kotecki, K. L. Saenger, and W. H. MaIsolated sidewall capacitor with dual dielectric
5,586,040A. C. Tam, C. Gudeman, D. J. Krajnovich, F. D. Sargent, G. H. Vurens, P. Baumgart, S. W. Meeks, and T. A. NguyenProcess and apparatus for controlled laser texturing of magnetic recording disk
5,586,049J. M. Kurtzberg and J. S. LewApparatus and method for generating profiles of constituents of chemical mixtures
5,586,099B. I. Finkelstein and M. R. MadisonOptimized laser read power based upon scan speed of optical medium and erasure characteristics of the medium
5,586,243D. A. Ford, E. J. Selker, and R. J. BarberMultiple display pointers for computer graphical user interfaces
5,586,244J. H. Werner and R. E. BerryDisplay and manipulation of windows resembling real-world objects
5,586,252P. D. Heinlein, R. Barnard, and S. L. DohanichSystem for failure mode and effect analysis
5,586,261D. A. Jones, D. P. Brooks, J. C. Fletcher, J. L. Klonowski, and O. H. ChoiMethod and apparatus for interconnecting similar networks using a network of a different type as a virtual link
5,586,265B. L. BeukemaPriority arbitrating interface for a plurality of shared subsystems coupled to a plurality of system processing devices for selective association of subsystem to processing device
5,586,266J. G. Waclawsky and P. C. HersheySystem and method for adaptive, active monitoring of a serial data stream having a characteristic pattern
5,586,273C. S. McIlvaine, D. L. Blair, and G. T. DavisHDLC asynchronous to synchronous converter
5,586,302D. S. Keener and G. J. MoorePersonal computer memory write control
5,586,315B. Iyer, C. Mohan, and I. S. NarangComputer program product for off-loading host-based DBMS predicate evaluation to a disk controller
5,586,331S. B. LevensteinDuplicated logic and interconnection system for arbitration among multiple information processors
5,587,045G. Costrini and J. H. KellerGettering of particles from an electro-negative plasma with insulating chuck
5,587,054D. L. Ferguson and N. DiPaoloProcess and apparatus for contamination-free processing of semiconductor parts
5,587,604B. Machesney, E. J. Nowak, and J. A. MandelmanContacted body silicon-on-insulator field effect transistor
5,587,728A. EdgarOptical feedback printer
5,587,857A. J. Wallash, R. Wilcox, and S. H. VoldmanSilicon chip with an integrated magnetoresistive head mounted on a slider
5,587,858L. K. Dorius and L. S. SamuelsonNegative pressure slider with optimized leading pocket for profile control
5,587,920B. J. Wilkie, G. A. Parker, and J. E. MuyshondtFaraday cage for a printed circuit card
5,587,935J. S. Brooks and S. L. DohanichIntegrated software development system including group decision support subsystem, application development subsystem and bridge subsystem therebetween
5,588,010A. Z. Qureshi and W. R. HardellParallel architecture error correction and conversion system
5,588,063A. EdgarPersonal multimedia speaker system
5,588,122A. GarciaUniversal buffered interface for coupling multiple processors' memory units, and I/O interfaces to a common high-speed interconnect
5,588,152D. B. Rolfe, D. M. Lesmeister, J. W. Dieffenderfer, M. C. Dapp, R. E. Nier, T. N. Barker, V. J. Smoral, and W. J. KnowlesAdvanced parallel processor including advanced support hardware
5,588,199D. J. Seagle, H. P. Lee, and M. T. KrounbiLapping process for a single element magnetoresistive head
5,589,706A. Mitwalsky and J. G. RyanFuse link structures through the addition of dummy structures
5,589,707J. E. CroninMulti-surfaced capacitor for storing more charge per horizontal chip area
5,589,856F. L. Stein and G. F. VerrierSystem and method for dynamically labeled touch sensitive buttons in a digitizing display
5,589,998M. M. YuCylinder address storage in multiple servo sectors of a track
5,590,004Z. E. BoutaghouResilient clamp and compliant element data disk support system
5,590,006M. K. ShafeOne-sided, single platter hard disk drive with center parking features
5,590,071D. J. Kolor, N. B. Gupte, and S. ShahMethod and apparatus for emulating a high capacity DRAM
5,590,260G. J. Morse and S. ThompsonMethod and apparatus for optimizing the display of fonts in a data processing system
5,590,264J. J. Richards and P. J. KeaneIdentifying owning object (window) for dialogs
5,590,308Y. ShihMethod and apparatus for LRU synchronization in distributed systems
5,590,309E. W. Chencinski, J. C. Bixler, and N. T. ChristensenSP storage stack structure
5,590,313D. W. Sheffield and R. A. ReynoldsMultiple protocol device interface subsystem and method
5,590,321E. T. Lin and Y. WangPush down optimization in a distributed, multi-database system
5,590,324D. Simmen, M. Jou, M. H. Pirahesh, and T. Y. LeungOptimization of SQL queries using universal quantifiers, set intersection, and max/min aggregation in the presence of nullable columns
5,590,345C. A. Collins, D. Kuchinski, D. B. Rolfe, D. G. Grice, D. M. Lesmeister, D. S. Wehrly, E. E. Retter, J. R. Stupp, J. W. Dieffenderfer, M. C. Dapp, N. J. Schoonover, P. A. Wilkinson, P. M. Kogge, R. E. Miles, R. E. Nier, R. R. Richardson, T. N. Barker, V. J. Smoral, and W. J. KnowlesAdvanced parallel array processor (APAP)
5,590,348B. Blaner, J. Phillips, and S. VassiliadisStatus predictor for combined shifter-rotate/merge unit
5,590,362D. B. Lindquist, D. H. Gibson, G. A. Brent, and R. I. BaumDatabase engine predicate evaluator
5,590,372B. J. Morehead and J. N. DieffenderferVME bus transferring system broadcasting modifiers to multiple devices and the multiple devices simultaneously receiving data synchronously to the modifiers without acknowledging the modifiers
5,591,285A. Afzali, A. Mehta, A. Viehbeck, B. E. Braren, E. Foster, J. Ayala-Esquilin, J. C. Hedrick, J. L. Hedrick, J. M. Shaw, R. T. Hodgson, S. Daijavad, S. Molis, and S. L. TisdaleFluorinated carbon polymer composites
5,591,533M. PinarbasiThin-film magnetic transducer having a stable soft film for reducing asymmetry variations
5,591,789K. G. Sachdev, K. S. Olsen, and S. IruvantiPolyester dispersants for high thermal conductivity paste
5,591,941D. P. Watson, D. R. Banks, J. Acocella, J. Benenati, J. S. Corbin, K. G. Hoebener, and T. CaulfieldSolder ball connections and assembly process
5,592,142D. A. Evans, R. C. Flaker, and R. D. AdamsHigh-speed greater than or equal to compare circuit
5,592,236F. Rosenbaum and P. YosimMethod and apparatus for overlaying two video signals using an input lock
5,592,391B. J. Wilkie, G. A. Parker, and J. E. MuyshondtFaraday cage for a printed circuit card
5,592,412K. Roithner, K. P. Muller, M. Tsuchiaki, and R. L. KleinhenzEnhanced deep trench storage node capacitance for DRAM
5,592,426C. M. Durham, D. L. Jallice, and M. K. CiraulaExtended segmented precharge architecture
5,592,529R. LinskerTelephone inadvertent off-hook condition detector
5,592,553D. Coppersmith, D. B. Johnson, R. Guski, R. Larson, and S. M. MatyasAuthentication system using one-time passwords
5,592,600D. Kimelman, J. Vlissides, R. Helm, V. J. Cina, and W. De PauwAnimated display showing execution of object-oriented programs
5,592,604S. M. MarusakMethod and system for indicating boundaries of connected data subsets
5,592,618C. W. Mikkelsen, M. N. Wone, R. Shomler, and W. F. MickaRemote copy secondary data copy validation-audit function
5,592,620D. Chen and L. TemoshenkoSystem and method for controlling, monitoring, and retrieving accounting data
5,592,661B. T. Tran, C. S. Tribolet, G. R. Karasiuk, M. C. Lehner, N. R. Eisenberg, R. L. Huddleston, and T. K. LeeDetection of independent changes via change identifiers in a versioned database management system
5,592,674A. Gluska, L. Fournier, and R. GewirtzmanAutomatic verification of external interrupts
5,592,678B. R. Wood, G. A. Flurry, J. A. Cook, and L. W. HensonDisplay adapter supporting priority-based functions
5,592,683D. E. Stone, F. S. Shook, J. W. Marlin, R. D. Parrish, and W. ChenPrinter system data stream having nested pre-print commands, print data, and post-print commands
5,593,083B. Hernandez, F. G. Weindelmayer, K. Palmer, and R. R. HortonCastellated nozzle and method of use thereof
5,593,341N. T. Gonnella and S. F. StarckeMethod for manufacturing a disk drive unit having magnetic disks with textured data areas and head landing zones
5,593,720A. Viehbeck, G. F. Walker, J. Labadie, J. L. Hedrick, K. W. Lee, K. Y. Ahn, and R. TwiegProcess for making a multileveled electronic package
5,593,812D. E. Seeger, E. D. Babich, J. P. Simons, and K. E. PetrilloPhotoresist having increased sensitivity and use thereof
5,593,912T. V. RajeevakumarSOI trench DRAM cell for 256 MB DRAM and beyond
5,593,951F. J. HimpselEpitaxy of high-Tc superconductors on silicon
5,594,064R. L. BradshawPolymeric compositions containing inorganic fillers
5,594,436M. Hassner, S. Winograd, and U. SchwiegelshohnSignal processing channel with high data rate and low power consumption
5,594,607A. D. Erpelding and O. J. RuizViscoelastically damped slider suspension system
5,594,658B. Striemer and C. A. LemaireDigital paging system with voice output of messages
5,594,728J. G. Waclawsky and P. C. HersheyReal-time addressing for high-speed serial bit stream
5,594,749A. Behfar-Rad, C. Harder, and H. P. MeierSemiconductor laser with low vertical far-field
5,594,857C. D. King and R. J. TorresConceptual map showing the windows of a complex task
5,594,883W. D. PricerHierarchical data storage system employing contemporaneous transfer of designated data pages to long-write and short-read cycle memory
5,594,895J. Raymond and S. T. VentroneMethod and apparatus for switching between clock generations only when activity on a bus can be stopped
5,594,918C. Desnoyers, C. A. Collins, D. B. Rolfe, D. G. Grice, and W. J. KnowlesParallel computer system providing multiported intelligent memory
5,594,924D. H. Brown, E. A. Cunningham, G. J. Smith, G. W. VanLeeuwen, H. H. Ottesen, and R. GreenbergMultiple user multimedia data server with switch to load time interval interleaved data to plurality of time interval assigned
5,595,316J. E. Walker, P. Gallarelli, and R. E. SteinbuglerEquipment enclosure
5,595,600C. Cabral, J. M. Harper, J. O. Chu, and K. K. ChanLow-temperature selective growth of silicon or silicon alloys
5,595,791A. C. Tam, A. W. Wu, H. V. Nguyen, P. Baumgart, T. A. Nguyen, and W. P. LeungProcess for texturing brittle nonmetallic surfaces such as glass disks
5,596,170A. Kurz, F. L. Murray, J. McFadden, J. W. Deiso, R. M. Barina, and W. D. OwsleyFlexible dome electrical contact
5,596,226C. L. Bertin, K. E. Beilstein, T. H. Daubenspeck, and W. J. HowellSemiconductor chip having a chip metal layer and a transfer metal layer composed of the same metal, and corresponding electronic module
5,596,280S. R. RiggioApparatus and method for testing circuits by the response of a phase-locked loop
5,596,460J. C. Purkett and R. GreenbergSystem and method for encoding a servo address
5,596,462G. J. SmithData storage disk clamp apparatus for minimizing disk clamping force and surface area
5,596,700E. D. Smilowitz and M. J. DarnellSystem for annotating software windows
5,596,702J. E. Stucka and R. WissMethod and system for dynamically sharing user interface displays among a plurality of application programs
5,596,705J. A. Reimer and R. A. ReinschSystem and method for linking and presenting movies with their underlying source information
5,596,709B. E. Clark, M. F. Bond, and R. S. McRobertsMethod and apparatus for recovering parity protected data
5,596,745G. R. Shank, J. Y. Nishimura, M. Lai, and T. K. LeeSystem and procedure for concurrent database access by multiple user applications through shared connection processes
5,596,748C. J. Huang, E. T. Lin, J. Kleewein, and Y. WangMethods for function compensation in a distributed multidatabase (heterogeneous distributed database)
5,597,222F. E. Doany and R. N. SinghOptical relay lens system for projection displays
5,597,340A. M. Desouches, M. A. Church, and R. E. KrebsUltimate inductive head integrated lapping system
5,597,469C. F. Carey, D. O. Powell, G. P. Vlasak, K. M. Fallon, R. S. Zarr, and V. R. MarkovichProcess for selective application of solder to circuit packages
5,598,104J. E. BoyetteBreakaway test probe actuator used in a probing apparatus
5,598,186A. EdgarSystem and method for image mapping in linear space
5,598,306G. M. Frees and M. SasakiDamping post to reduce acoustic noise in a disk drive
5,598,308B. Dieny, B. A. Gurney, D. R. Wilhoit, I. L. Sanders, S. P. Parkin, and V. S. SperiosuMagnetoresistive sensor having multilayer thin-film structure
5,598,313J. E. GersbachElectrostatic discharge suppression circuit for integrated circuit chips
5,598,318J. H. Neer, J. R. DeWitt, O. Pimienta, and T. A. McClurgPersonal computer with configurational flexibility and service features
5,598,360D. C. Bogdan, D. L. Pearl, D. T. Pribula, G. W. Hutt, M. I. Hussain, and N. R. AuletAutomated system and corresponding method for testing electro-optic modules
5,598,367W. P. NobleTrench EPROM
5,598,398H. J. Rosen, K. A. Rubin, M. E. Best, and T. C. StrandMultiple data surface optical data storage system
5,598,442D. Casper, F. Ferraiolo, R. S. Capowski, and T. A. GreggSelf-timed parallel intersystem data communication channel
5,598,470H. Philips, R. F. Pryor, and T. E. CooperMethod and system for enabling trial period use of software products: Method and apparatus for utilizing an encryption header
5,598,473C. H. Bennett and R. LinskerDigital signature generator/verifier/recorder (DS-GVR) for analog transmissions
5,598,495J. R. Webb, J. W. Rittle, and W. W. VetterFiber optic connector housing, fiber optic receptacle, accessories employing fiber optic connector housings and corresponding optical assemblies
5,598,529J. A. Garay and K. J. PerryComputer system resilient to a wide class of failures
5,598,535A. A. Slane, B. L. Brech, and G. S. DelpMethod and apparatus for grouping packets using timed window
5,598,542W. L. LeungMultibus dynamic arbiter
5,598,570C. T. Ho and M. T. RaghunathEfficient data allocation management in a multiprocessor computer system
5,598,580D. W. Norton, R. C. Paddock, and W. F. DetschelHigh-performance channel adapter having a pass-through function
5,599,144D. W. Wilhite, G. D. Johnson, J. Negron, M. Bickham, and R. W. BurnsLow-friction flute tungsten carbon microdrill
5,599,582A. Viehbeck, E. Adamopoulos, G. F. Walker, J. Kim, J. J. Ritsko, J. M. Shaw, K. W. Lee, S. Purushothaman, T. R. O'Toole, and T. S. OhAdhesive layer in multilevel packaging and organic material as a metal diffusion barrier
5,599,611A. Afzali, A. Viehbeck, J. C. Hedrick, J. M. Shaw, J. T. Gotro, K. Papathomas, and N. M. PatelPrepreg and cured laminate fabricated from a toughened polycyanurate
5,599,619C. J. Lin, J. C. Suits, J. G. Eckhardt, and M. M. FarrowWrite once magneto-optic media and system
5,599,725F. F. Dorleans, G. C. Schwartz, G. R. Larsen, L. Hsu, and L. C. HsiaCMOS transistor with two-layer inverse-T tungsten gate structure
5,599,747A. Bhatt, D. E. Houser, G. W. Jones, J. McKeveny, K. L. Potter, and T. P. DuffyMethod of making circuitized substrate
5,600,257C. Perry, G. F. Walker, J. Van Horn, J. M. Leas, and R. KossSemiconductor wafer test and burn-in
5,600,259B. Bartyzel, D. A. Fields, K. A. Vanderlee, and S. DuncanMethod and apparatus for reducing interference in a pin array
5,600,347A. Ogura, J. D. Harwood, K. Takemura, M. Oie, and S. ThompsonHorizontal image expansion system for flat panel displays
5,600,465K. A. PuzeyOptical multiplexer operating in synchronism with a data stream having ascertainable pulse rate
5,600,519D. E. Heim and M. L. WilliamsControlled saturation thin-film magnetic write head
5,600,565S. E. Wheeler and S. L. WagnerMethod and apparatus for error reduction in item packaging
5,600,659C. L. ChenLow-cost symbol error correction coding and decoding
5,600,766B. Khatri, D. J. Deckys, G. Mathew, G. A. Vaiskauckas, K. D. Smeltzer, and S. MerkinMethod and apparatus for storing and displaying a power-on graphical image
5,600,773J. A. Wilkinson, L. Vepstas, and M. T. VanoverLogical partitioning of gamma ramp frame buffer for overlay or animation
5,600,776L. Lachman, M. D. Smith, and W. J. JohnsonMethod and apparatus for automatically organizing user interface objects for multiple users on a single workstation
5,600,778G. M. Mandelstam, R. F. Andrews, Jr., and S. SwansonGraphical resource editor for software customization
5,600,791B. A. Carlson, F. L. Huss, N. M. Schmucki, and R. E. ZelenskiDistributed device status in a clustered system environment
5,600,793J. H. NordMethod and system of bidirectional parallel port data transfer between data processing systems
5,600,798F. Y. Lai, K. K. Sy, and R. J. CherukuriSystem and method for controlling LAN data flow through a frame relay network by end-point station transmitting notification to LAN stations based on congestion notification from the frame relay network
5,600,805J. C. Mazurowski, K. J. Fredericks, K. J. Oakes, L. W. Wyman, M. Halma, R. E. Galbraith, R. E. Hough, R. R. Guyette, and S. M. JohnPass-through for I/O channel subsystem call instructions for accessing shared resources in a computer system having a plurality of operating systems
5,600,817F. H. Shih, J. Macon, and S. OngAsynchronous read-ahead disk caching using multiple disk I/O processes and dynamically variable prefetch length
5,600,822D. G. Grice and P. H. HochschildResource allocation synchronization in a parallel processing system
5,600,828O. Weber and W. J. JohnsonEnhanced file specification wild-card function
5,600,832C. S. Tribolet, G. R. Karasiuk, M. C. Lehner, N. R. Eisenberg, and R. L. HuddlestonVariant domains and variant maps in a versioned database management system
5,600,880C. D. Snyder and H. SantiniProcess for forming vertical gap in a thin-film magnetic transducer
5,600,883L. H. Faure and T. W. SpoorSpring probe with piloted and headed contact and method of tip formation
5,601,391J. GazzaDual gripper picker assembly for an automated storage system
5,601,672D. Gupta, J. Wylder, and J. A. CaseyMethod for making ceramic substrates from thin ceramic greensheets
5,601,675D. A. Sluzewski and M. K. HoffmeyerReworkable electronic apparatus having a fusible layer for adhesively attached components, and method therefor
5,602,051H. Wong, J. E. Cronin, and J. K. DeBrosseMethod of making stacked electrical device having regions of electrical isolation and electrical connection on a given stack level
5,602,563D. Y. Chang and S. G. LiFloat-to-surface display
5,602,597R. L. BertramVideo receiver display of video overlaying menu
5,602,657L. D. Dickson and R. D. RallisonHologram system having hologram layers with rotationally offset Bragg planes
5,602,668D. KuchtaData communications and illuminated light on the same optical fiber
5,602,692D. A. Freitas and S. M. ShihSampled position error signal demodulation system for banded data disk drives