EX-10.1 5 dex101.txt MASTER PATENT ASSIGNMENT EXHIBIT 10.1 MASTER PATENT ASSIGNMENT ------------------------ This Agreement, dated March 31, 2001, between Millipore Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation having a place of business at 80 Ashby Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 ("Millipore") and Mykrolis Corporation, a Delaware corporation, having a place of business at Patriots Park, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 ("Mykrolis"). WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Millipore Corporation has determined that it is in the best interest of Millipore and its stockholders to separate Millipore's existing businesses into two independent businesses; WHEREAS, as part of the foregoing, Millipore and Mykrolis, have entered into a Master Separation and Distribution Agreement (as defined below) which provides, among other things, for the separation of certain Mykrolis assets and Mykrolis liabilities, the initial public offering of Mykrolis stock, the distribution of such stock and the execution and delivery of certain other agreements in order to facilitate and provide for the foregoing; WHEREAS, Millipore is the owner via assignment from the inventor(s) or other assignors of the inventions claimed and described in the Letters Patents or applications for Letters Patent set forth on Exhibit A ("Patents"); and WHEREAS, Mykrolis is desirous of acquiring said Patents. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, MILLIPORE by these presents do sell, assign and transfer unto Mykrolis its successors and assigns the full, exclusive and worldwide right to the said invention including the United States of America, and the entire right, title and interest in, to and under any Letters Patent which may be granted on said invention, or any parts thereof, or on any continuation, division or reissue thereof in the United States of America, in the territorial possessions of the United States of America and in any country foreign to the United States of America, and including all rights to sue and recover for past infringement of the Patents, the same to be held and enjoyed by Mykrolis, its successors and assigns as fully and entirely as the same would have been held by MILLIPORE, had this assignment not been made. And MILLIPORE hereby authorizes and requests the Commissioner of Patent and Trademarks of the United States of America and respective Patent Office officials in any country foreign to the United States of America to issue said Letters Patent to Mykrolis as the assignee of its entire right, title and interest in, to and under the same, and MILLIPORE hereby further authorizes Mykrolis to apply for Letters Patent in its own name, utilizing any benefits which may exist under any International Agreement, in any country foreign to the United States of America. And MILLIPORE does hereby agree for itself and for its successors and assigns to execute any lawful document and to testify as to any material fact or thing which Mykrolis, its successors and assigns may deem necessary in order to secure unto itself, its successors and assigns the full right, title and interest in and to the full enjoyment of said invention or any part thereof and any Letters Patent, the same to be done without any further consideration. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on March 31, 2001. /s/ Francis J. Lunger -------------------------------- (Signature) Francis J. Lunger --------------------------- Executive Vice President, Millipore Corporation ------------------------------------------------- On this day and year aforesaid, before me personally appeared Francis ------- J. Lunger, known to me to be the person described in and the person who --------- executed the foregoing instrument of assignment and he/she did acknowledge the same to be his/her free act and deed. /s/ Patricia Ann Powers --------------------------------- Patricia Ann Powers ----------------------------------, Notary Public My Commission expires 8/9/2007 ------------------------- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand on March 31, 2001. /s/ Jean-Marc Pandraud -------------------------------- (Signature) Jean-Marc Pandraud ------------------- (Typed Name) President, Mykrolis Corporation ---------------------------------- On this day and year aforesaid, before me personally appeared Jean- ---- Marc Pandraud, known to me to be the person described in and the person who ------------- executed the foregoing instrument of assignment and he/she did acknowledge the same to be his/her free act and deed. /s/ Patricia Ann Powers ----------------------------------- Patricia Ann Powers ----------------------------------, Notary Public My Commission expires 8/9/2007 -------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ EPC 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted Austria 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Austria 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Code Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ ORD 83060/87 606110 Granted Australia 24-Dec-1987 23-May-1991 24-Dec-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/1 DIV 52930/90 624493 Granted Australia 05-Apr-1990 06-Oct-1992 05-Apr-2010 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-173/ EPC 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted Belgium 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/ PCT 2188649 Pending Canada 25-Apr-1997 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/ PCT 2098317 2098317 Granted Canada 13-Dec-1991 27-Jun-2000 13-Dec-2011 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ ORD 556859 1335043 Granted Canada 19-Jan-1988 04-Apr-1995 04-Apr-2012 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21,2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-173/ EPC 86907119-1 92/05 0262151 Granted Switzerland 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Switzerland 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-343/ ORD 2669/88-0 674263 Granted Switzerland 13-Jul-1988 15-May-1990 13-Jul-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/ Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Number Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-262/ PCT 95193666.2 Pending China 25-Apr-1997 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ PCT 95193755.3 CN1151125A Published China 20-Jun-1995 04-Jun-1997 26-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ PCT 95193838.X CN1151706A Published China 26-Jun-1995 11-Jun-1997 26-Jun-2015 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-278/5 PCT 95190604.6 1130423 Published China 30-Jun-1995 04-Sep-1996 30-Jun-2015 Title: In-line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT 96180085.2 1209086A Published China 13-Dec-1996 24-Feb-1999 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-290/1 ORD 97116298.0 CN1195569A Published China 10-Sep-1997 14-Oct-1998 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-296/ ORD 97111913.9 CN1173389A Published China 25-Jun-1997 18-Jan-1998 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-297/ ORD 97112224.5 CN1182632A Published China 11-Jul-1997 27-May-1998 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-309/ ORD 98103093.9 1206690A Published China 29-Jul-1998 03-Feb-1999 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-328/ PCT 98810367.2 Pending China 20-Apr-2000 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/1 PCT 95197568.4 Published China 20-Nov-1995 04-Mar-1998 20-Nov-2015 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-380/ ORD 98104437.9 1191309A Published China 13-Feb-1998 26-Aug-1998 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-388/ ORD 99/105676.0 CN1232925A Published China 21-Apr-1999 27-Oct-1999 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liquid --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-431/ PCT Pending China 22-Oct-1999 Title: A System and Method for Integration of Gas Components --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-443/ ORD 00132947.2 Pending China 16-Nov-2000 Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/ PCT PV 3097-96 Pending Czech Republic 25-Apr-1995 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-155/ EPC 89107944.4 0340732 P68923319.1 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 02-May-1989 05-Jul-1995 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ EPC 8690719.1 92/05 0262151 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-187/ EPC 92108369.7 0513843 P69212223.0 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 18-May-1992 17-Jul-1996 18-May-2012 Title: Integrated Dispensing System and Method for Filtering and Dispensing Fluid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-218/ EPC 93114362.2 0588217 P69308435.9 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 07-Sep-1993 23-Mar-1994 05-Mar-1997 07-Sep-2013 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-224/ EPC 93115812.5 0591847A2 Published Germany, Federal Republic of 30-Sep-1993 13-Apr-1994 30-Sep-2013 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-235/ EPC 69221119 DE69221119 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 04-Sep-1992 28-Aug-1997 04-Sep-2012 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-236/ EPC 94108234.9 0627256 P69401031.6 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 07-Dec-1994 30-Apr-1997 27-May-2014 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ EPC 95924003.7 0766589 69504075.8 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 20-Jun-1995 09-Apr-1997 12-Aug-1998 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ EPC 95927251.9 0768913 69502024.2 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 26-Jun-1995 23-Apr-1997 08-Apr-1998 26-Jun-2015 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273/ EPC 88104383.0 0283961 P3854793.7 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 18-Mar-1988 20-Dec-1995 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-276/ EPC 90905985.9 0521849 P69024976.4 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 30-Mar-1990 17-Jan-1996 30-Mar-2010 Title: Process, Composition and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/ EPC 92903528.5 0565610 0565610 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 13-Dec-1991 25-Jun-1992 03-Nov-1999 13-Dec-2011 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT 96945331.5 Pending Germany, Federal Republic of 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 EPC 97115631.0 Pending Germany, Federal Republic of 09-Sep-1997 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296/ EPC 97109973.4 0815928T1 Published Germany, Federal Republic of 18-Jun-1997 28-May-1998 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module(LVD) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ EPC 97111656.1 Pending Germany, Federal Republic of 09-Jul-1997 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309 EPC 98114019.7 69800126 69800126 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 27-Jul-1998 21-Sep-2000 21-Sep-2000 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-343 ORD P3838333.0 3838333 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 11-Nov-1988 16-Nov-1989 10-Dec-1990 11-Nov-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-358/ ORD P3408779.6 3408779 3408779.6 Granted Germany, Federal Republic of 09-Mar-1984 21-Mar-1985 22-Jul-1993 09-Mar-2004 Title: Adjustable Laminar Flow Bypass ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/ EPC 95940785.9 Pending Germany, Federal Republic of 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21,2001 Patent List Page: 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/3 EPC 99108929.3 Pending Germany, Federal Republic of 05-May-1999 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ EPC 87115487.8 0275374 3773883.6 Granted Germany, Federal Republic 22-Oct-1987 16-OCt-1991 22-Oct-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-155/ ORD 89107944.4 0340732 0340732 Granted European Patent Convention 02-May-1989 05-Jul-1995 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ PCT 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted European Patent Convention 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-187/ ORD 92108369.7 0513843 513843 Granted European Patent Convention 18-May-1992 19-Nov-1992 17-Jul-1996 18-May-2012 Title: Integrated Dispensing System and Method for Filtering and Dispensing Fluid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-218/ ORD 93114362.2 0588217 0588217 Granted European Patent Convention 07-Sep-1993 23-Mar-1994 05-Mar-1997 07-Sep-2013 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-224/ ORD 93115812.5 0591847A2 Published European Patent Convention 30-Sep-1993 13-Apr-1994 30-Sep-2013 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-235/ PCT 92918910 559904 Granted European Patent Convention 04-Sep-1992 23-Jul-1997 04-Sep-2012 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-236/ ORD 94108234.9 0627256 0627256 Granted European Patent Convention 27-May-1994 07-Dec-1994 04-Dec-1996 27-May-2014 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-262/ PCT 95916458.3 Pending European Patent Convention 25-Apr-1995 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ PCT 95924003.7 0766589 0766589 Granted European Patent Convention 20-Jun-1995 09-Apr-1997 12-Aug-1998 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ PCT 95927251.9 0768913 0768913 Granted European Patent Convention 26-Jun-1995 23-Apr-1997 16-Feb-1999 26-Jun-2015 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-273/ ORD 88104383 0283961 0283961 Granted European Patent Convention 18-Mar-1988 28-Sep-1988 20-Dec-1995 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ ORD 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted European Patent Convention 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/ PCT 92903528.5 0565610 Published European Patent Convention 13-Dec-1991 25-Jun-1992 13-Dec-2011 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/4 PCT 95928680.9 0720739 0720739 Granted European Patent Convention 30-Jun-1995 10-Jul-1996 10-Jul-1996 30-Jun-2015 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/5 PCT 99200890.4 0939315 Published European Patent Convention 13-Dec-1991 01-Sep-1999 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-280/ PCT 94923268.0 0714425 Published European Patent Convention 28-Jun-1994 05-Jun-1996 28-Jun-2014 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Semiconductor Process Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT 96945331.5 0881957 Published European Patent Convention 13-Dec-1996 09-Dec-1998 13-Dec-2016 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/D DIV 00110665.7 1043098 Published European Patent Convention 18-May-2000 11-Oct-2000 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 ORD 97115631.0 0831268 Published European Patent Convention 09-Sep-1997 25-Mar-1998 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296 ORD 97109973.4 0815928 0815928 Published European Patent Convention 18-Jun-1997 07-Jan-1998 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ ORD 97111656.1 0818228 Published European Patent Convention 09-Jul-1997 14-Jan-1998 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-303/ PCT 98924881.0 Nationaliz European Patent Convention 26-May-1998 Title: Vibrationally-Induced Dynamic Membrane Filtration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-308/ PCT 98946069.6 1019709 Published European Patent Convention 10-Sep-1998 19-Jul-2000 Title: Method and Apparatus for Measuring Moisture Content in a Gas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ ORD 98114019.7 0894527 0894527 Published European Patent Convention 27-Jul-1998 03-Feb-1999 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-328/ PCT 98946014.2 1028800 Published European Patent Convention 10-Sep-1998 23-Aug-2000 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-338/ ORD 99918761.0 1076633 Published European Patent Convention 01-Aug-2000 21-Feb-2001 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Moisture from a Fluorine Containing Gas and Process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/ DIV 99108928.5 0940741 Published European Patent Convention 05-May-1999 08-Sep-1999 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/1 PCT 95940785.9 0800672 0800672 Pending European Patent Convention 20-Nov-1995 20-Nov-2015 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/2 DIV 99108927.7 0940740 Published European Patent Convention 05-May-1999 09-Sep-1999 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/3 DIV 99108929.3 0940742 Published European Patent Convention 05-May-1999 08-Sep-1999 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ ORD 87115487.8 0275374 Granted European Patent Convention 22-Oct-1987 16-Oct-1991 22-Oct-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-380/ ORD 98250044.9 0860648 Published European Patent Convention 05-Feb-1998 26-Aug-1998 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-388/ ORD 99106951.9 0959331 Published European Patent Convention 08-Apr-1999 24-Nov-1999 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liqiud ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-399/ PCT 999372188 Pending European Patent Convention 08-Feb-2001 Title: Connector Apparatus and System Including Connector Apparatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-401/ ORD 00117948.0 1081098 Published European Patent Convention 21-Aug-2000 07-Mar-2001 Title: Filtration and Purification System for Aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-443/ ORD 00124812.9 Pending European Patent Convention 14-Nov-2000 Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21,2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Spain 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/ EPC 95940785.9 Pending 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/3 EPC 99108929.3 Pending Spain 05-May-1999 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-155/ EPC 89107944.4 0340732 0340732 Granted France 02-May-1989 05-Jul-1995 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ EPC 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted France 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-187/ EPC 92108369.7 0513843 513843 Granted France 18-May-1992 19-Nov-1992 17-Jul-1996 18-May-2012 Title: Integrated Dispensing System and Method for Filtering and Dispensing Fluid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-218/ EPC 93114362.2 0588217 0588217 Granted France 07-Sep-1993 23-Mar-1994 05-Mar-1997 07-Sep-2013 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-224/ EPC 93115812.5 0591847A2 Published France 30-Sep-1993 13-Apr-1994 30-Sep-2013 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-235/ EPC 92918910 559904 Granted France 04-Sep-1992 23-Jul-1997 04-Sep-2012 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-236/ EPC 94108234.9 0627256 0627256 Granted France 27-May-1994 07-Dec-1994 04-Dec-1996 27-May-2041 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element and Process for Making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-265/ EPC 95924003.7 0766589 0766589 Granted France 20-Jun-1995 09-Apr-1997 12-Aug-1998 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-267/ EPC 95927251.9 0768913 0768913 Granted France 26-Jun-1995 23-Apr-1997 08-Apr-1998 26-Jun-2015 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273/ EPC 88104383 0283961 0283961 Granted France 18-Mar-1998 28-Sep-1988 20-Dec-1995 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent Page: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration/Date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted France 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-276/ EPC 90905985.9 0521849 0521849 Granted France 30-Mar-1990 13-Jan-1993 17-Jan-1996 30-Mar-2010 Title: Process, Composition and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/ EPC 92903528.5 0565610 Published France 13-Dec-1991 25-Jun-1992 13-Dec-2011 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT Pending France 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 EPC 97115631.0 Pending France 09-Sep-1997 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296/ EPC 97109973.4 Pending France 18-Jun-1997 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ EPC 97111656.1 Pending France 09-Jul-1997 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ EPC Unfiled France Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-343/ ORD 8809402 8809402 Granted France 11-Jul-1988 10-Nov-1989 03-Sep-1993 11-Jul-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-358/ ORD 84/02519 2551545 84/20519 Granted France 20-Feb-1984 21-Jul-1989 20-Feb-2004 Title: Adjustable Laminar Flow Bypass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/ EPC 95940785.9 Pending France 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/3 EPC 99108929.3 Pending France 05-May-1999 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ EPC 87115487.8 0275374 87115487.8 Granted France 22-Oct-1987 16-Oct-1991 22-Oct-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-155/ EPC 89107944.4 0340732 0340732 Granted United Kingdom 02-May-1989 05-Jul-1995 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ EPC 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted United Kingdom 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-187/ EPC 92108369.7 0513843 513843 Granted United Kingdom 18-May-1992 19-Nov-1992 17-Jul-1996 18-May-2012 Title: Integrated Dispensing System and Method for Filtering and Dispensing Fluid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-218/ EPC 93114362.2 0588217 0588217 Granted United Kingdom 07-Sep-1993 05-Mar-1997 07-Sep-2013 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-224/ EPC 93115812.5 0591847A2 Published United Kingdom 30-Sep-1993 13-Apr-1994 30-Sep-2013 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-235/ EPC 92918910 559904 Granted United KIngdom 04-Sep-1992 23-Jul-1997 04-Sep-2012 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-236/ EPC 94108234.9 0627256 0627256 Granted United Kingdom 27-May-1994 07-Dec-1994 04-Dec-1996 27-May-2041 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ EPC 95924003.7 0766589 0766589 Granted United Kingdom 20-Jun-1995 09-Apr-1997 12-Aug-1998 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273 EPC 88104383 0283961 0283961 Granted United Kingdom 18-Mar-1988 28-Sep-1988 20-Dec-1995 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted United Kingdom 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-276/ EPC 90905985.9 0521849 0521849 Granted United Kingdom 30-Mar-1990 13-Jan-1993 17-Jan-1996 30-Mar-2010 Title: Process, Composition and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT Pending United Kingdom 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 EPC 97115631.0 Pending United Kingdom 09-Sep-1997 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296/ EPC 97 109 973.4 Pending United Kingdom 18-Jun-1997 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ EPC 97111656.1 Pending United Kingdom 09-Jul-1997 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ EPC Unfiled United Kingdom Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-343/ ORD 8826782.8 2218207 Granted United Kingdom 16-Nov-1988 08-Nov-1989 08-Apr-1992 16-Nov-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-358/ ORD 84/000171 2146781 2146781A1 Granted United Kingdom 05-Jan-1984 24-Apr-1985 13-Apr-1988 05-Jan-2004 Title: Adjustable Laminar Flow Bypass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/ EPC 95940785.9 Pending United Kingdom 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ EPC 87115487.8 0275374 Granted United Kingdom 22-Oct-1987 16-Oct-1991 22-Oct-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-524/ DES 2094686 Pending United Kingdom 03-Aug-2000 Title: OPTIMIZER FILTER AND MANIFOLD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Greece 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-431/ PCT Pending Indonesia 22-Oct-1999 Title: A System and Method for Integration of Gas Components ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-280/ ORD 110156 P/110156 Granted Israel 29-Jun-1994 24-May-1998 29-Jun-2014 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Semiconductor Process Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/ EPC 89107944.4 0340732 0340732 Granted Italy 02-May-1989 05-Jul-1995 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-173/ EPC 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted Italy 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-265/ EPC 95924003.7 0766589 0766589 Granted Italy 20-Jun-1995 09-Apr-1997 12-Aug-1998 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-267/ EPC 95927251.9 0768913 0768913 Granted Italy 26-Jun-1995 23-Apr-1997 08-Apr-1998 26-Jun-2015 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-273/ EPC 88104383 0283961 0283961 Granted Italy 18-Mar-1988 28-Sep-1988 20-Dec-1995 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Italy 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-276/ EPC 90905985.9 0521849 0521849 Granted Italy 30-Mar-1990 13-Jan-1993 17-Jan-1996 30-Mar-2010 Title: Process, Composition and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT Pending Italy 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 EPC 97115631.0 Pending Italy 09-Sep-1997 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296/ EPC 97 109 973.4 Pending Italy 18-Jun-1997 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ EPC 97111656.1 Pending Italy 09-Jul-1997 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ EPC Unfiled Italy Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/ EPC 95940785.9 Pending Italy 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-131/ ORD 60-504408 07-017782 2128513 Granted Japan 08-Oct-1985 01-Mar-1995 25-Apr-1997 08-Oct-2005 Title: Microporous Membranes of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-131/2 PCT 06-041793 7-48471 2727296 Published Japan 08-Oct-1985 11-Mar-1998 08-Oct-2005 Title: Microporous Membranes of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/ ORD 112400/89 2573524 Granted Japan 02-May-1989 22-Jan-1997 24-Oct-1996 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/1 DIV 087672/95 8-34874 2548092 Granted Japan 22-Mar-1995 06-Feb-1996 08-Aug-1996 02-May-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-173/ PCT 506094/1986 2594551 Granted Japan 30-Oct-1996 19-Dec-1996 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-187/ ORD 147955/92 PENDING Japan 15-May-1992 15-May-2012 Title: Integrated Dispensing System and Method for Filtering and Dispensing Fluid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-218/ ORD 5246030 6228233 Published Japan 08-Sep-1993 16-Aug-1994 08-Sep-2013 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-224/B ORD 276034/93 PENDING Japan 08-Oct-1993 08-Oct-2013 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-235/ ORD 91250220 Pending Japan 04-Sep-1991 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-235/1 DIV 92258851 5195110 Granted Japan 03-Sep-1992 03-Aug-1993 03-Sep-2012 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-236/ ORD 06-144102 7-136434 Published Japan 03-Jun-1994 30-May-1995 03-Jun-2014 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-262/ PCT 7-527746 3100638 Granted Japan 25-Apr-1995 18-Aug-2000 25-Apr-2015 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ PCT 08-502567 9-508580 Published Japan 20-Jun-1995 02-Sep-1997 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ PCT 08-503988 10-502296 Published Japan 26-Jun-1995 03-Mar-1998 26-Jun-2015 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273/ ORD 67458/88 57314/93 1846411 Granted Japan 23-Mar-1988 23-Aug-1993 07-Jun-1994 23-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-275/ ORD 67457/88 61416/95 2031606 Granted Japan 23-Mar-1988 05-Jul-1995 19-Mar-1996 23-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-276/ PCT 505716/90 1001627 Granted Japan 30-Mar-1990 17-Oct-1991 12-Nov-1999 30-Mar-2010 Title: Process, Composition and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-278/ PCT 503995/96 Pending Japan 30-Jun-1995 30-Jun-2015 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-278/1 PCT 503341/92 Pending Japan 13-Dec-1991 13-Dec-2011 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-280/ PCT 503603/95 Pending Japan 28-Jun-1994 28-Jun-2014 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Semiconductor Process Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT 09-530134 Pending Japan 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 ORD 09-259391 11-19438 Published Japan 09-Sep-1997 29-Jan-1999 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296/ ORD 09-186059 10-66836 Published Japan 27-Jun-1997 10-Mar-1998 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ ORD 09-196346 10-71326 Published Japan 08-Jul-1997 17-Mar-1998 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-303/ PCT 2000-507,464 Pending Japan 26-May-1998 Title: Vibrationally-Induced Dynamic Membrane Filtration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-308/ PCT 2000-514127 Pending Japan 10-Sep-1998 Title: Method and Apparatus for Measuring Moisture Content in a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ ORD 10-209,116 11-139,805 Published Japan 24-Jul-1998 25-May-1999 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-328/ PCT 2000-518772 Pending Japan 10-Sep-1998 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-343/ ORD 280250/88 1701368 Granted Japan 04-Nov-1988 08-Oct-1991 14-Oct-1992 04-Nov-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-344/ ORD 4-350321 92350321 Pending Japan 02-Dec-1992 Title: Thottle Valve ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-358/ ORD 15298/84 78926/94 1960809 Granted Japan 01-Feb-1984 05-Oct-1994 10-Aug-1995 01-Feb-2004 Title: Adjustable Laminar Flow Bypass -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359-1 PCT 520980/96 Pending Japan 20-Nov-1995 20-Nov-2015 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-363/ ORD 149659/97 Pending Japan 06-Jun-1997 Title: Fluid Flow Meter with Reduced Orientation Sensitivity ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ ORD 2566802 Granted Japan 29-Dec-1987 03-Oct-1996 29-Dec-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-377/ ORD 247153/92 Pending Japan 25-Aug-1992 Title: Method for Making Thin Film Piezoresistive Sensor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-380/ ORD 46339/98 267198/98 Published Japan 12-Feb-1998 09-Oct-1998 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-388/ ORD 11-105336 11-337385 3057082 Granted Japan 13-Apr-1999 10-Dec-1999 14-Apr-2000 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liquid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-390/C PCT 2000-557927 Pending Japan 01-Jul-1999 Title: Process for Coating a Solid Surface with a Liquid Composition ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-401/ ORD Unfiled Japan Title: Filtration and Purification System for Aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-435/ ORD 10-335573 Pending Japan 26-Nov-1998 Title: Process for Attaching Films, and Spiral Porous Film Conjugate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-443/ ORD 2000-348859 Pending Japan 15-Nov-2000 Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-458/ ORD 11-143946 Pending Japan 24-May-1999 Title: A Filter Housing Apparatus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-173/ PCT 1987-701174 1991-2902 44321 Granted Korea, Republic of 30-Oct-1986 05-May-1991 16-Sep-1991 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-218/ ORD 18087/93 94-7070 259,029 Granted Korea, Republic of 26-Apr-1994 16-Mar-2000 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-224/ ORD 20709/93 949672 10-263724 Granted Korea, Republic of 07-Oct-1993 20-May-1994 19-May-2000 07-Oct-2013 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-236 ORD 12645/94 95916 272990 Granted Korea, Republic of 04-Jun-1994 03-Jan-1995 31-Aug-2000 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/ PCT 706003/1996 Pending Korea, Republic of 25-Apr-1995 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-265/ PCT 707343/96 Pending Korea, Republic 20-Jun-1995 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-267/ PCT 707589 Pending Korea, Republic of 26-Jun-1995 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/2 ORD 701038/1996 96-705205 Published Korea, Republic of 30-Apr-1996 09-Oct-1996 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ PCT 1998-706483 Pending Korea, Republic of 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 ORD 97-46490 98-24486 Published Korea, Republic of 10-Sep-1997 06-Jul-!998 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-296/ ORD 28338/1997 98-558 240857 Granted Korea, Republic of 27-Jun-1997 30-Mar-1998 29-Oct-1999 27-Jun-2017 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-297/ ORD 32306/1997 225219 Granted Korea, Republic of 11-Jul-1997 16-Jul-1999 11-Jul-2017 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-308/ ORD 7003494 Pending Korea, Republic of 10-Sep-1998 Title: Method and Apparatus for Measuring Moisture Content in a Gas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ ORD 30358/1998 1999-14247 Published Korea, Republic of 28-Jul-1998 25-Feb-1999 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-328/ PCT Pending Korea, Republic of 10-Sep-1998 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-343/ ORD 16383/88 93-4079 66935 Granted Korea, Republic of 09-Dec-1988 20-May-1993 26-Oct-1993 09-Dec-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/1 PCT 704536/97 Pending Korea, Republic of 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-380/ ORD 98-4266 Pending Korea, Republic of 13-Feb-1998 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-388/ ORD 10-1999-14100 1999-83353 Published Korea, Republic of 20-Apr-1999 25-Nov-1999 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liquid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-401/ ORD 10-2000-49139 Pending Korea, Republic of 24-Aug- 2000 Title: Filtration and Purification System for Aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-443/ ORD 10-2000-67580 Pending Korea, Republic of 15-Nov-2000 Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ EPC 86907119.1 92/05 0262151 Granted Netherlands 30-Oct-1986 29-Jan-1992 29-Jan-1992 30-Oct-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ EPC 95924003.7 0766589 0766589 Granted Netherlands 20-June-1995 09-Apr-1997 12-Aug-1998 20-Jun-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Netherlands 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-289/ PCT Pending Netherlands 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-296/ EPC 97109973.4 0815928 0815928 Published Netherlands 18-Jun-1997 07-Jan-1998 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-309/ EPC 98114019.7 0894527 Pending Netherlands 27-Jul-1998 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-358/ ORD 84/00089 8400089 Granted Netherlands 11-Jan-1984 01-Apr-1985 11-Jan-2004 Title: Adjustable Laminar Flow Bypass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/ PCT 284360 Pending New Zealand 25-Apr-1995 Title: Composition and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/ ORD 222322 222322 Granted New Zealand 28-Oct-1987 01-May-1991 28-Oct-2007 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-275/ EPC 88104393.9 0283965 0283965 Granted Sweden 18-Mar-1988 08-Jun-1994 18-Mar-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/ PCT 9611821-1 Pending Singapore 25-Apr-1995 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-308/ ORD 200001653-5 Pending Singapore 10-Sep-1998 Title: Method and Apparatus for Measuring Moisture Content in a Gas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-309/ ORD 9802799-8 Pending Singapore 25-Jul-1998 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-328/ PCT 200002513-0 Pending Singapore 10-Sep-1998 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-359/1 PCT 9702828-6 42612 Granted Singapore 20-Nov-1995 27-Apr-1999 20-Nov-2015 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-380/ ORD 9800245-4 0069267 Published Singapore 04-Feb-1998 21-Dec-1999 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-388/ ORD 9901833-0 Pending Singapore 17-Apr-1999 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liquid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-401/ ORD 200004571-6 Pending Singapore 17-Aug-2000 Title: Filtration and Purification System for Aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-443/ ORD 200006603-5 Pending Singapore 14-Nov-2000 Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-380/ ORD 042268 34059 Granted Thailand 13-Feb-1998 23-Jul-1999 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-218/ ORD 82107222 288024 81463 Granted Taiwan, Province of China 03-Sep-1993 11-Oct-1996 11-Oct-1996 03-Sep-2013 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-224/B ORD 84216914 297509 UM-120893 Published Taiwan, Province of China 23-Sep-1993 01-Feb-1997 23-Sep-2005 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ ORD 84106992 326001 97215 Granted Taiwan, Province of China 22-Jun-1994 01-Feb-1998 01-Feb-1998 05-Jul-2015 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ ORD 84106993 294606 83681 Granted Taiwan, Province of China 01-Jul-1994 01-Jan-1997 11-Jun-1997 01-Jul-2014 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-309/ ORD 87112304 Allowed Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jul-1998 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-338/ ORD 88106740 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 21-Apr-1999 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Moisture from a Fluorine Containing Gas and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/ ORD 081535 Granted Taiwan, Province of China 20-Nov-1995 11-Sep-1996 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-380/ ORD 87108591 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 02-Jun-1998 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-388/ ORD 88106341 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 03-May-1999 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liquid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-389/ ORD 89101500 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jan-2000 Title: Microporous Hollow Fiber Membranes from Perfluorinated Thermoplastic Fibers (Submarine Fibers) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-397/ ORD 89101495 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jan-2000 Title: Method for Manufacturing Hollow Fiber Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-399/ ORD 88111784 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jul-1999 Title: Connector Apparatus and System Including Connector Apparatus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-400/ ORD 89101501 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jan-2000 Title: Method for Forming a Perfluorinated, Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Module ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-408/ ORD Unfiled Taiwan, Province of China Title: Apparatus and Methods for Pumping High Viscosity Pumps (Vertical Teflon Pump) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-418/ ORD 88117425 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 08-Oct-1999 Title: Filtration Module Including Unitary Filter Cartridge-Bowl Construction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-420/ ORD 88115459 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 08-Sep-1999 Title: Component Heater for Use in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-422/ ORD 89101503 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jan-2000 Title: Skinned Hollow Fiber Membrane and Method of Manufacture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-428/ ORD 89101494 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jan-2000 Title: Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-429/ ORD 89100903 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 20-Jan-1999 Title: Flow Controller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-430/ ORD 88120448 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 23-Nov-1999 Title: Pump Controller for Precision Pumping Apparatus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-431/ ORD 88120310 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 20-Nov-1999 Title: A System and Method for Integration of Gas Components -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-437/ ORD 89101497 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Jan-2000 Title: A Perflourinated Thermoplastic Filter Cartridge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-439/ ORD 89113385 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 06-Jul-2000 Title: In-Line Real Time Fluid Dispense Monitor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-443 ORD Unfiled Taiwan, Province of China Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-447/ ORD 89106988 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Apr-2000 Title: Method of Making Thin Film Piezoresistive Sensor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-449/ ORD 88121183 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 09-Mar-2000 Title: Filtration Cartridge and Process for Filtering a Slurry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-451/ ORD 89113530 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 07-Jul-2000 Title: Digital Mass Flow Control System and Method of Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-452/ ORD 89113538 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 07-Jul-2000 Title: System and Method for a Variable Gain Proportional- Integral (PI) Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-453/ ORD 89113526 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 07-Jul-2000 Title: Method and System for Driving a Solenoid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-454/ ORD 89113547 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 07-Jul-2000 Title: Method and System for Regulating a Voltage Supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-455/ ORD 89113530 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 07-Jul-2000 Title: A System and Method for a Digital Mass Flow Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-459/ ORD 89113537 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 07-Jul-2000 Title: Sensor Response Linearization ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-464/ ORD 89110879 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 03-Jun-2000 Title: HYDROPHOBIC AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES TO VENT TRAPPED GASES IN A PLANTING CELL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-466/ ORD 89110876 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 03-Jun-2000 Title: SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND FLUID CONNECTION FOR ANODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-467/CP ORD 89119357 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 20-Sep-2000 Title: REGENERATION OF PLATING CELLS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-470/ ORD 89119060 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 19-Sep-2000 Title: PROCESS AND FILTER FOR FILTERING A SLURRY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-472/ ORD Pending Taiwan, Province of China 28-Feb-2001 Title: Disposable Fluid Separation Device and Manifold Assembly Design With Easy Change-Out Feature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-473/ ORD 89121061 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 09-Oct-2000 Title: HOUSING DESIGN WITH TWIST RING TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE BOWL OR BOWL ASSEMBLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-477/ ORD 89121304 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 12-Oct-2000 Title: FILTER WITH REMOVABLE ALIGNMENT FIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-478/ ORD 89121317 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 12-Oct-2000 Title: Fluorocarbon Polymeric Compositions Having Hydrophilic Functional Groups and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-489/ ORD 90100845 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 15-Jan-2001 Title: System and Method for Liquid Filtration Based on a Neutral Filter Material ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-497/ ORD 90102923 Pending Taiwan, Province of China 09-Feb-2001 Title: Porous or Non-Porous Substrate Coated With a Polymeric Composition Having Hydrophilic Functional Groups and Process -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-131/ ORD 658600 4778601 ISSUED United States of America 09-Oct-1984 18-Oct-1988 18-Oct-2005 Title: Microporous Membranes of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-131/1 DIV 192595 4828772 ISSUED United States of America 09-May-1988 09-May-1989 09-May-2006 Title: Microporous Membranes of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/ ORD 190285 4902456 ISSUED United States of America 04-May-1988 20-May-1990 20-Feb-2007 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/2 DIV 346976 4906377 ISSUED United States of America 03-May-1989 06-Mar-1990 06-Mar-2007 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/C1 CIP 412959 4990294 ISSUED United States of America 26-Sep-1989 05-Feb-1991 26-Sep-2009 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-155/D CIP 569060 5032274 ISSUED United States of America 17-Aug-1990 26-Jul-1991 17-Aug-2010 Title: Fluorcarbon Membranes and Process for Making Fluorocarbon Membranes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-173/ ORD 852221 4690621 ISSUED United States of America 15-Apr-1986 01-Sep-1987 15-Apr-2006 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-187/ ORD 703148 5262068 ISSUED United States of America 17-May-1991 16-Nov-1993 17-May-2011 Title: Integrated Dispensing System and Method for Filtering and Dispensing Fluid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-218/ ORD 943355 5340552 ISSUED United States of America 10-Sep-1992 23-Aug-1994 23-Aug-2011 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Impurities from Hydride and Inert Gases and Process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-224/ ORD 958384 5339675 ISSUED United States of America 08-Oct-1992 23-Aug-1994 23-Aug-2011 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-224/1 CIP 08/281286 5477716 ISSUED United States of America 27-Jul-1994 26-Dec-1995 27-Jul-2014 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-224/3 REI 08/671,231 RE35544 ISSUED United States of America 27-Jun-1996 01-Jul-1997 27-Jul-2016 Title: Apparatus for Monitoring Impurities in a Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-235/ ORD 054928 5417917 ISSUED United States of America 28-Apr-1993 23-May-1995 23-May-2012 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-236/1 CON 08/281047 5487771 ISSUED United States of America 27-Jul-1994 30-Jan-1996 30-Jan-2013 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-236/2 REI 09/016706 36249 Granted United States of America 30-Jan-1998 13-Jul-1999 30-Jan-2018 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Element, Filter and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/ ORD 08/233640 5547760 ISSUED United States of America 26-Apr-1994 20-Aug-1996 26-Apr-2014 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/1 DIV 08/685432 5618433 Granted United States of America 23-Jul-1996 08-Apr-1997 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/2 DIV 08/745026 5980987 Granted United States of America 07-Nov-1996 09-Nov-1999 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-262/3 DIV 09/337837 Pending United States of America 22-Jun-1999 Title: Compositions and Processes for Separating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-265/ ORD 08/263636 5456740 ISSUED United States of America 22-Jun-1994 10-Oct-1995 22-Jun-2014 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Pending Page: 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ ORD 08/269,980 5695702 ISSUED United States Of America 01-Jul-1994 09-Dec-1997 09-Dec-2014 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-272/1 CIP 117207 4738693 ISSUED United States Of America 04-Nov-1987 19-Apr-1988 04-Nov-2007 Title: Valve Block and Container For Semiconductor Source Reagent Dispensing or Purification ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273/ ORD 029632 4781900 ISSUED United States Of America 24-Mar-1987 02-Aug-1988 02-Aug-2005 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273/1 DIV 154917 4781900 ISSUED United States Of America 11-Feb-1988 01-Nov-1988 01-Nov-2005 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-273/2 DIV 163792 4983363 ISSUED United States Of America 03-Mar-1988 08-Nov-1991 08-Nov-2008 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Arsine, Phosphine, Ammonia, and Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-274/ ORD 080478 4797227 ISSUED United States Of America 31-Jul-1987 10-Jan-1992 10-Jan-2009 Title: Process and composition for purifying hydrogen selenide and hydogen telluride, to remove moisture and oxident impurities therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-274/1 DIV 255765 4865822 ISSUED United States Of America 11-Oct-1988 12-Sep-1989 12-Sep-2006 Title: Process and composition for purifying hydrogen selenide and hydogen telluride, to remove moisture and oxident impurities therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-275/ ORD 029631 4853148 ISSUED United States Of America 24-Mar-1987 01-Aug-1989 01-Aug-2006 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA- 275/1 DIV 357049 4925646 ISSUED United States Of America 25-May-1989 15-May-1990 15-May-2007 Title: Process and Composition for Drying of Gaseous Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-276/ ORD 169400 4950419 ISSUED United States of America 17-Mar-1988 21-Aug-1990 21-Aug-2007 Title: Composition Process and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-276/1 DIV 494976 5015411 ISSUED United States of America 16-Mar-1990 14-May-1991 14-May-2008 Title: Composition Process and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-277/ ORD 323302 5057242 ISSUED United States of America 14-Mar-1989 15-Oct-1991 15-Oct-2008 Title: Composition Process and Apparatus for Removal of Water and Silicon Mu-Oxides From Chlorosilane --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-277/1 DIV 737181 5094830 ISSUED United States of America 29-Jul-1991 10-Mar-1992 10-Mar-2009 Title: Composition Process and Apparatus for Removal of Water and Silicon Mu-Oxides From Chlorosilane --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/ ORD 628490 5138869 ISSUED United States of America 14-Dec-1990 18-Aug-1992 14-Dec-2010 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/1 CIP 930184 5325705 ISSUED United States of America 17-Aug-1992 05-Jul-1994 05-Jul-2011 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-278/2 CIP 08/270171 5583282 ISSUED United States of America 01-Jul-1994 10-Dec-1996 01-Jul-2014 Title: In-Line Detector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-279/ ORD 898840 5260585 ISSUED United States of America 12-Jun-1992 09-Nov-1993 09-Nov-2010 Title: Endpoint and/or Back Diffusion Gas Impurity Detector & Method of Using the Same --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-280/ ORD 084414 5385689 ISSUED United States of America 29-Jun-1993 31-Jan-1995 31-Jan-2012 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Semiconductor Process Gases to Remove Lewis and Oxidant Impurities Therefrom ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21,2001 Patent List Page 5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-280/1 DIV 08/322315 5531971 ISSUED United States of America 14-Oct-1994 02-Jul-1996 02-Jul-2013 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Semiconductor Process Gases to Remove Lewis Acid & Oxidant Impurities Therefrom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/ ORD 08/604811 5814272 ISSUED United States of America 21-Feb-1996 29-Sep-1998 21-Feb-2016 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/1 DIV 08/820762 Pending United States of America 19-Mar-1997 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/2 DIV 09/168776 6197085 Granted United States of America 08-Oct-1998 06-Mar-2001 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/3 DIV 09/168795 6193778 Granted United States of America 08-Oct-1998 27-Feb-2001 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-289/4 CON 09/724147 Pending United States of America 28-Nov-2000 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/ ORD 08/711525 5738335 ISSUED United States of America 10-Sept-1996 14-Apr-1998 10-Sep-2016 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-290/1 CIP 08/921,059 5984267 Granted United States of America 29-Aug-1997 16-Nov-1999 Title: Apparatus for Isolating and Containing Reactive Medium --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-296/ ORD 08/674599 5762789 ISSUED United States of America 28-Jun-1996 09-Jun-1998 28-Jun-2016 Title: Low Volume Disposable Filter Module (LVD) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-297/ ORD 08/678795 6068770 Granted United States of America 12-Jul-1996 30-May-2000 Title: Disposable Separation Module with Quick Connect Capability --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-303/ ORD 08/863850 5985160 Granted United States of America 27-Aug-1997 16-Nov-1999 27-Aug-2017 Title: Vibrationally-Induced Dynamic Membrane Filtration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-308/ ORD 08/941977 5844125 ISSUED United States of America 01-Oct-1997 01-Dec-1998 01-Oct-2017 Title: Method and Apparatus for Measuring Moisture Content in a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-309/C CON 09/653214 Pending United States of America 31-Aug-2000 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-309/C2 CON 09/653212 Pending United States of America 31-Aug-2000 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-309/C3 CON 09/653213 Pending United States of America 31-Aug-2000 Title: Composition and Process for Removing Moisture from Hydrogen Halides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-328/ ORD 08/964934 6077487 Granted United States of America 05-Nov-1997 20-Jun-2000 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-328/1 DIV 09/195365 6042796 Granted United States of America 18-Nov-1998 28-Mar-2000 05-Nov-2017 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-334/ ORD Unfiled United States of America Title: Intelligent Control System of Pumping System for Filtering and Dispensing Process Fluid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-335/ ORD 09/005172 6109881 Granted United States of America 09-Jan-1998 29-Aug-2000 Title: Gas Driven Pump for the Dispensing and Filtering of Process Fluid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-336/ ORD 09/041699 6179132 Granted United States of America 13-Mar-1998 30-Jan-2001 13-Mar-2018 Title: Surface Modified Polymeric Substrate and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-337/ ORD 08/605878 5772899 ISSUED United States of America 23-Feb-1996 30-Jun-1998 23-Feb-2016 Title: Fluid Dispensing System Having Independently Operated Pumps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent Page: 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-337/1 ORD 09/106586 6105829 Granted United States of America 29-Jun-1998 22-Aug-2000 29-Jun-2018 Title: Fluid Dispensing System Having Independently Operated Pumps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-337/2 CON 09/503862 Pending United States of America 14-Feb-2000 Title: Fluid Dispensing System Having Independently Operated Pumps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-338/ ORD 09/069432 6033460 Granted United States of America 29-Apr-1998 07-Mar-2000 29-Apr-2018 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Moisture from a Fluorine Containing Gas and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-341/ ORD 107866 5516429 ISSUED United States of America 18-Aug-1993 14-May-1996 18-Aug-2013 Title: Fluid Dispensing System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-342/ ORD 329525 5167837 ISSUED United States of America 28-Mar-1989 01-Dec-1992 01-Dec-2009 Title: Filtering and Dispensing System With Independently Activated Pumps in Series ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-343/ ORD 189780 4823603 ISSUED United States of America 03-May-1988 25-Apr-1989 03-May-2008 Title: Capacitance Manometer Having Stress Relieve for Fixed Electrode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-344/ ORD 78365 5413139 ISSUED United States of America 16-Jun-1993 09-May-1995 13-Jun-2013 Title: Thottle Valve ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-345/ ORD 08/088317 5396803 ISSUED United States of America 07-Jul-1993 14-Mar-1995 07-Jul-2013 Title: Dual Balanced Capacitance for Suppressing Vibration Effects ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-346/ ORD 701200 5118078 ISSUED United States of America 16-May-1991 02-Jun-1992 Title: Butterfly Valve Having Improved Sealing Characteristics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-347/ ORD 660552 5099881 Granted United States of America 22-Feb-1991 31-Mar-1992 22-Feb-2011 Title: Flow Dividing Structure of Mass Flow Controller ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-349/ ORD 06/736224 4720807 Granted United States of America 20-May-1985 19-Jan-1988 20-May-2005 Title: Adaptive Pressure Control System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent Page: 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-358/ ORD 529057 4524616 ISSUED United States of America 02-Sep-1983 25-Jun-1985 02-Sep-2003 Title: Adjustable Laminar Flow Bypass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/ ORD 365861 5660207 ISSUED United States of America 29-Dec-1994 26-Aug-1997 29-Dec-2014 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/1 CON 691061 5765283 ISSUED United States of America 01-Aug-1996 16-Jun-1998 01-Aug-2016 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/2 DIV 685260 5850850 Granted United States of America 23-Jul-1996 22-Dec-1998 23-Jul-2016 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/3 DIV 08/685322 5765283 Granted United States of America 23-Jul-1996 16-Jun-1998 23-Jul-2016 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/4 CON 08/860343 5901741 Granted United States of America 24-Jun-1997 11-May-1999 29-Dec-2014 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-363/ ORD 691061 5763774 ISSUED United States of America 01-Aug-1996 09-Jun-1998 01-Aug-2016 Title: Fluid Flow Meter with Reduced Orientation Sensitivity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-364/ ORD 08/682170 5785297 ISSUED United States of America 16-Jul-1996 28-Jul-1998 16-Jul-2016 Title: Valve Mechanism ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-367/ ORD 588586 5191793 Granted United States of America 12-Mar-1984 09-Mar-1993 Title: Fluid Mass Flow Meter Device with Reduced Attitude Sensitivity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-371/ ORD 792150 4745811 ISSUED United States of America 28-Oct-1985 24-May-1988 24-May-2008 Title: Pressure Monitoring Apparatus Having a Hall-Effect Detector ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-372/ ORD 5830 4898036 ISSUED United States of America 21-Jan-1987 06-Feb-1990 21-Jan-2009 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-372/1 DIV 430133 5056373 ISSUED United States of America 01-Nov-1989 15-Oct-1991 01-Nov-2009 Title: Flow Responsive Transmitter and Indicator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-375/ ORD 872,350 5218991 ISSUED United States of America 23-Apr-1992 15-Jun-1993 23-Apr-2012 Title: Regulator Flow Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-376/ ORD 872407 5253669 ISSUED United States of America 23-Apr-1992 19-Oct-1993 23-Apr-2012 Title: Controlling Process Gas Flow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-377/ DIV 427846 5518951 ISSUED United States of America 26-Apr-1995 21-May-1996 26-Apr-2015 Title: Method for Making Thin Film Piezoresistive Sensor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-378/ ORD 683774 5697173 ISSUED United States of America 17-Jul-1996 16-Dec-1997 17-Jul-2016 Title: Inventory Control Collar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-378/1 DES 29/057078 D390111 ISSUED United States of America 16-Jul-1996 03-Feb-1998 16-Jul-2016 Title: Inventory Control Collar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-379/ DES 29/057079 D390138 ISSUED United States of America 16-Jul-1996 03-Feb-1998 03-Feb-2012 Title: Inventory Control Probe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-380/ ORD 08/802168 5953682 Granted United States of America 24-Feb-1997 14-Sep-1999 24-Feb-2017 Title: Automated Gas Cylinder Tracking System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-381/ ORD 08/683702 5949049 Granted United States of America 17-Jul-1996 07-Sep-1999 Title: Inventory Control Probe and Control Module with Docking Station ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-382/ ORD 08/683715 5713692 ISSUED United States of America 17-Jun-1996 03-Feb-1998 17-Jun-2016 Title: Inventory Control Collar Locking Ring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-388/ ORD 09/063079 6021925 Granted United States of America 21-Apr-1998 08-Feb-2000 21-Apr-2018 Title: Apparatus for Dispensing Precise Volumes of Liquid -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-390/C PCT 09/743008 Pending United States of America 29-Dec-2000 Title: Process for Coating a Solid Surface with a Liquid Composition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-391/ ORD 09/060524 5932987 Granted United States of America 14-Apr-1998 03-Aug-1999 14-Apr-2008 Title: Variable Step Rate Precision Pumping Apparatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-392/ ORD 09/060454 Pending United States of America 14-Apr-1998 Title: Universal Track Interface ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-396/ ORD 656490 4599902 ISSUED United States of America 01-Oct-1984 15-Jul-1986 01-Oct-2004 Title: Condition Responsive Apparatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-399/ ORD 09/113837 Pending United States of America 10-Jul-1998 Title: Connector Apparatus and System Including Connector Apparatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-399DE/ DES 29/090540 D423081 Granted United States of America 10-Jul-1998 18-Apr-2000 18-Apr-2014 Title: Connector ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-401/ ORD 09/383055 Pending United States of America 25-Aug-1999 Title: Filtration and Purification System for Aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-408/ ORD 09/451498 Pending United States of America 30-Nov-1999 Title: Apparatus and Methods for Pumping High Viscosity Pumps (Vertical Teflon Pump) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-420/ ORD 09/150458 6078030 Granted United States of America 09-Sep-1998 20-Jun-2000 09-Sep-2018 Title: Component Heater for Use in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-424/UT ORD 09/439911 Pending United States of America 12-Nov-1999 Title: Packaged Silicon Micromechanical Devices and Methods for Manufacturing Same ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-427/ ORD 09/438452 Pending United States of America 12-Nov-1999 Title: Spiral Anode for Metal Plating Baths -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-429/UT ORD 09/488146 Pending United States of America 20-Jan-2000 Title: Flow Controller ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-430/1 ORD 09/447504 Pending United States of America 23-Nov-1999 Title: Pump Controller for Precision Pumping Apparatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-431/1 ORD 09/216251 Pending United States of America 03-Mar-1999 Title: A System and Method for Integration of Gas Components ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-431/CP CPA Pending United States of America 28-Nov-2000 Title: A System and Method for Integration of Gas Components ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-439/ ORD 09/597331 Pending United States of America 19-Jun-2000 Title: In-Line Real Time Fluid Dispense Monitor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-441/ ORD 09/441984 Pending United States of America 04-Oct-1999 Title: Gas Filtration/Purification Device ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-443/ ORD 09/440749 Pending United States of America 16-Nov-1999 Title: Gas Flow Purification System and Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-447/ ORD 09/291486 Pending United States of America 14-Apr-1999 Title: Method for Making Thin Film Piezoresistive Sensor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-451/ ORD 09/350744 Pending United States of America 09-Jul-1999 Title: Digital Mass Flow Control System and Method of Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-451/1 DIV 09/755994 Pending United States of America 05-Jan-2001 Title: Digital Mass Flow Control System and Method of Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-452/ ORD 09/351098 Pending United States of America 09-Jul-1999 Title: System and Method for a Variable Gain Proportional-Integral (PI) Controller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-453/ ORD 09/351111 Pending United States of America 09-Jul-1999 Title: Method and System for Driving a Solenoid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-454/ ORD 09/350746 Pending United States of America 09-Jul-1999 Title: Method and System for Regulating a Voltage Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-455/ ORD 09/351120 Pending United States of America 09-Jul-1999 Title: A System and Method for a Digital Mass Flow Controller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-456/ ORD 09/330543 Pending United States of America 11-Jun-1999 Title: Polymeric Membranes Functionalized with Polyhydroxypyridinone Ligands ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-459/ ORD 09/350747 Pending United States of America 09-Jul-1999 Title: Sensor Response Linearization ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-467/ ORD 09/578388 Pending United States of America 25-May-2000 Title: REGENERATION OF PLATING CELLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-467/CP CIP 09/651016 Pending United States of America 30-Aug-2000 Title: REGENERATION OF PLATING CELLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-470/ ORD 09/660795 Pending United States of America 13-Sep-2000 Title: PROCESS AND FILTER FOR FILTERING A SLURRY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-472/ ORD Pending United States of America 28-Feb-2001 Title: Disposable Fluid Separation Device and Manifold Assembly Design With Easy Change-Out Feature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-473/ ORD 09/418978 Pending United States of America 14-Oct-1999 Title: HOUSING DESIGN WITH TWIST RING TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE BOWL OR BOWL ASSEMBLY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-477/ ORD 09/417035 Pending United States of America 12-Oct-1999 Title: FILTER WITH REMOVABLE ALIGNMENT FIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-477/1 CIP 09/670280 Pending United States of America 27-Sep-2000 Title: FILTER WITH REMOVABLE ALIGNMENT FIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-489/ ORD 09/759920 Pending United States of America 12-Jan-2001 Title: System and Method for Liquid Filtration Based on a Neutral Filter Material ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-524/ DES 29/127333 Pending United States of America 03-Aug-2000 Title: OPTIMIZER FILTER AND MANIFOLD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-526/PR PRO 60/229421 Pending United States of America 31-Aug-2000 Title: Porous or Non-Porous Substrate Coated with a Cross-Linked Polymeric Composition Having Sulfonyl Groups and Hydrophilic Functional Groups and Process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-527/PR PRO 60/229213 Pending United States of America 31-Aug-2000 Title: Modular Two Way Check Valve Construction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-529/ PRO 60/232209 Pending United States of America 13-Sep-2000 Title: Liquid Filtration Device ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-537/ ORD Unfiled United States of America Title: Methods and Apparatus to Regenerate Loaded Filters by Chemical Means ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-539/PR PRO 60/267295 Pending United States of America 07-Feb-2001 Title: Process for Degassing an Aqueous Plating Solution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-541/ ORD Unfiled United States of America Title: Process for Regenerating a Filtration Cartridge For Filtering a Slurry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-542/PR PRO Pending United States of America 20-Feb-2001 Title: Vacuum Sensor -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Pending Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-131/ ORD US85/01936 WO8602282 Granted Patent Cooperation Treaty 08-Oct-1985 24-Apr-1986 Title: Microporous Membranes of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-173/ ORD 86/02380 87/06306 Granted Patent Cooperation Treaty 13-Dec-1986 22-Oct-1987 Title: Filter Pump Head Assembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-235/ ORD JP92/01137 9305190 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 04-Sep-1992 18-Mar-1993 Title: Metallic Porous Membrane and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-262/ ORD US95/04833 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 25-Apr-1995 Title: Compositions and Processes for Seperating and Concentrating Certain Ions from Mixed Ion Solutions Using Ion-Binding Ligands Bonded to Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-265/ ORD 95/07821 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 20-Jun-1995 Title: High Efficiency Metal Membrane Getter Element and Process for Making ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-267/ ORD US95/09046 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 26-Jun-1995 Title: Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Membrane Module and Method of Manufacture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-276/ ORD US90/01700 WO9115868 Granted Patent Cooperation Treaty 30-Mar-1990 17-Oct-1991 Title: Process, Composition and Apparatus for Purifying Inert Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-278/ ORD US91/09356 WO9210749 Granted Patent Cooperation Treaty 14-Dec-1991 25-Jun-1992 Title: In-Line Dectector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-278/3 ORD US95/09415 WO9601423 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 30-Jun-1995 18-Jan-1996 Title: In-Line Dectector System for Real-Time Determination of Impurity Concentration in a Flowing Gas Stream ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-280/ ORD US94/07300 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 28-Jun-1994 Title: Process and Composition for Purifying Semiconductor Process Gases to Remove Lewis Acid and Oxident Impurities Therefrom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Pending Page: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-289/ ORD US96/20904 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 13-Dec-1996 Title: Formation of Dendritic Metal Powders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-303/ ORD US98/10641 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 26-May-1998 Title: Vibrationally-Induced Dynamic Membrane Filtration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-308/ ORD US98/19213 Nationaliz Patent Cooperation Treaty 10-Sep-1998 Title: Method and Apparatus for Measuring Moisture content in a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-328/ ORD US98/18846 WO992284 Nationaliz Patent Cooperation Treaty 10-Sep-1998 14-May-1999 Title: Process and Apparatus for Removing Metal Carbonyls and Moisture from a Gas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-338/ ORD US99/08755 WO99/5562 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 21-Apr-1999 04-Nov-1999 Title: Reactive Matrix for Removing Moisture from a Flourine Containing Gas and Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-359/1 ORD US95/15157 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 20-Nov-1995 Title: Flow Controller, Parts of Flow Controller and Related Method ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-389/ ORD US00/02198 WO0044484 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 27-Jan-2000 03-Aug-2000 Title: Microporous Hollow Fiber Membranes from Perfluorinated Thermoplastic Fibers (Submarine Fibers) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-390/C ORD US99/15024 00/01495 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 01-Jul-1999 13-Jan-2000 Title: Process for Coating a Solid Surface with a Liquid Composition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-397/ ORD US00/02382 WO00044480 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 28-Jan-2000 03-Aug-2000 Title: Method for Manufacturing Hollow Fiber Membranes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-399/ ORD US99/15462 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 09-Jul-1999 Title: Connector Apparatus and System Including Connector Apparatus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-400/ ORD US00/02193 WO0044483 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 27-Jan-2000 03-Aug-2000 Title: Method for Forming a Perflourinated, Thermoplastic Hollow Fiber Module ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MCA-408/ ORD US00/32865 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 30-Nov-2000 Title: Apparatus and Methods for Pumping High Viscosity Pumps (Vertical Teflon Pump) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-418/ ORD US99/22347 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 28-Sep-1999 Title: Filtration Module Including Unitary Filter Cartridge- Bowl Construction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-420/ ORD US99/19885 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 03-Sep-1999 Title: Component Heater for Use in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-422/ ORD US00/02194 WO0044482 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 27-Jan-2000 03-Aug-2000 Title: Skinned Hollow Fiber Membrane and Method of Manufacture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-428/ ORD US00/02378 WO0044479 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 27-Jan-2000 03-Aug-2000 Title: Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-429/ ORD US00/01493 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 20-Jan-2000 Title: Flow Controller --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-430/ ORD US99/28002 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 23-Nov-1999 Title: Pump Controller for Precision Pumping Apparatus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-431/ ORD US99/24770 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 22-Oct-1997 Title: A System and Method for Integration of Gas Components --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-436/ ORD US00/05179 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 01-Mar-2000 Title: Center Ring Diffuser/Filter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-437/ ORD US00/02423 WO0044485 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 29-Jan-1999 03-Aug-2000 Title: A Perflourinated Thermoplastic Filter Cartridge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-439/ ORD US00/16843 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 19-Jun-2000 Title: In-Line Real Time Fluid Dispense Monitor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-441/ ORD US00/27326 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 04-Oct-2000 Title: Gas Filtration/Purification Device ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-447/ ORD US00/09858 WO0062030 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 13-Apr-2000 19-Oct-2000 Title: Method of Making Thin Film Piezoresistive Sensor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-449/ ORD US99/28501 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 02-Dec-1999 Title: Filtration Cartridge and Process for Filtering a Slurry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-451/ ORD US00/17062 WO01/04715 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 21-Jun-2000 18-Jan-2001 Title: Digital Mass Flow Control System and Method of Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-452/ ORD US00/40275 WO01/04717 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 21-Jun-2000 18-Jan-2001 Title: System and Method for a Variable Gain Proportional-Integral (PI) Controller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-453/ ORD US00/40274 WO01/04923 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 21-Jun-2000 18-Jan-2001 Title: Method and System for Driving a Solenoid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-454/ ORD US00/40252 WO01/04580 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 20-Jun-2000 18-Jan-2001 Title: Method and System for Regulating a Voltage Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-455/ ORD US00/40251 WO01/04716 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 20-Jun-2000 18-Jan-2001 Title: A System and Method for a Digital Mass Flow Controller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-456/ ORD US00/16110 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 09-Jun-2000 Title: Polymeric Membranes Functionalized with Polyhydroxypyridinone Ligands ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-459/ ORD US00/40254 WO01/04582 Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 20-Jun-2000 18-Jan-2001 Title: Sensor Response Linearization -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Patent List Page: 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case Number/Subcase Case Application Publication Patent Status Country Name Type Number/Date Number/Date Number/Date Expiration Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-464/ ORD US00/14976 WO0075402A Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 31-May-2000 14-Dec-2000 Title: HYDROPHOBIC AND HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES TO VENT TRAPPED GASES IN A PLANTING CELL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-466/ ORD US00/14975 WO0075401A Published Patent Cooperation Treaty 31-May-2000 14-Dec-2000 Title: SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND FLUID CONNECTION FOR ANODE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-467/CP ORD US00/23807 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 28-Aug-2000 Title: REGENERATION OF PLATING CELLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-470/ ORD US00/24976 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 13-Sep-2000 Title: PROCESS AND FILTER FOR FILTERING A SLURRY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-472/ ORD Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 28-Feb-2001 Title: Disposable Fluid Separation Device and Manifold Assembly Design With Easy Change-Out Feature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-473/ ORD US00/27363 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 04-Oct-2000 Title: HOUSING DESIGN WITH TWIST RING TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE BOWL OR BOWL ASSEMBLY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-477/ ORD US00/27181 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 02-Oct-2000 Title: FILTER WITH REMOVABLE ALIGNMENT FIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-478/ ORD US00/28019 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 10-Oct-2000 Title: Fluorocarbon Polymeric Compositions Having Hydrophilic Functional Groups and Process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-489/ ORD US01/01293 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 12-Jan-2001 Title: System and Method for Liquid Filtration Based on a Neutral Filter Material ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCA-497/ ORD US01/03129 Pending Patent Cooperation Treaty 31-Jan-2001 Title: Porous or Non-Porous Substrate Coated With a Polymeric Composition Having Hydrophilic Functional Groups and Processes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------