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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4630234 | Linked list search processor A relatively low cost, high speed search processor for efficiently scanning, inserting, and clearing certain data in an ordered linked list of data regarding a plurality of video scan line segments, which segments define mathematical elements (e.g. polygo... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4603730 | Multiple module furnace system There is disclosed a multiple module furnace and system for aerospace application useful for conducting high temperature experiments and treatments of materials, particularly for alloying of metals. The furnace comprises a frame having a plurality of rece... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4596174 | Wire handling and cutting apparatus A high speed wire handling and cutting apparatus having particular application for efficiently providing a continuous supply of uniform dimension wire leads which are to be electrically connected (e.g. welded) to an electronic component, or the like, so t... | 06/24/1986 |
| 4594673 | Hidden surface processor A high speed hidden surface processor capable of operating in real time and suitable for interaction with a computer-generated imagery or computer graphics system, whereby a realistic three-dimensional scene can be projected on a two-dimensional video dis... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4561066 | Cross product calculator with normalized output A cross product calculator to multiply mathematical representations of a pair of vectors in order to calculate a resultant vector, which resultant vector is aligned normal to the plane in which the pair of vectors is located. The present cross product cal... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4553220 | Matrix multiplier with normalized output A matrix multiplier having application to a real time computer-generated imagery or graphics system, wherein the output of the multiplier is normalized to increase both the accuracy and speed by which a three dimensional object can be displayed on a video... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4462012 | Combination low inductance fuse and electromagnetic noise filter A high performance, low cost filter having a capacitor electrically connected therein to effectively block electromagnetic noise signals that are generated by certain electrical and electromechanical devices, including an electric motor, such as that comm... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4433622 | Printing station for axial lead handling system An apparatus for printing upon the body of axial lead components arranged upon a component tape. The tape has equally spaced openings for receiving sprocket teeth and equally spaced component receiving openings. There are tabs associated with said compone... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4397602 | System for handling axial lead components that have low ratio of paramagnetism to weight System for handling axial lead components that have a low ratio of paramagnetism to weight comprising at least one nonmagnetic magazine and at least one packing and/or unpacking station for receiving the nonmagnetic magazine. The packing and/or unpacking ... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4396043 | Prestraightener for axial lead components An apparatus for prestraightening badly bent axial leads on electronic components and the like. The components are seated in notches on the periphery of a carrier disk assembly with the bent leads extending to each side of the assembly. The assembly is ro... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4387274 | Hook flash signal actuated telephone control device A hook flash actuated telephone control device that is connected into a subscriber's telephone line to permit a user to place an existing call on hold by selectively activating the hook switch of his telephone according to a particular sequence. The contr... | 06/07/1983 |
| 4319118 | Method of welding tantalum lead wires to tantalum capacitor anodes This application relates to a method and apparatus for welding together small oxide coated components by driving a sharp edge or point of one part into a face of another part and then discharging electrical energy, for example, a capacitively stored elect... | 03/09/1982 |
