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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8085266 | System and method for smoothing three dimensional images A method and system for converting two-dimensional artwork into three-dimensional models. Data relating to an image is imported and segments of the image are chained into contiguous curves. The contiguous curves together may form loops. Subsets of closed loops are s... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7856285 | System and method for generating instructions for customization A method of creating a triangulated surfaces for generating machine readable instructions for customization is provided. The method comprises selecting text or symbols. The text or symbols are spaced. The text or symbols are mapped between first and second curves. T... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7757166 | System and method for yearbook creation A yearbook system is provided. The yearbook system provides a single, extensive resource to plan, create, educate about, sell, and distribute yearbooks. The system further provides an integrated yearbook system management and yearbook production system to enable the... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7337721 | Adjustable die fixture for a printing press An apparatus and methods for the adjustment of the position of a die in a printing press are disclosed. The apparatus and methods provide for the adjustment of a die frame within a chase. The chase defines a horizontal and a vertical axis. The die frame is slidably ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 6959624 | Apparatus and method for setting stones in jewelry A apparatus and method for setting stones in jewelry is disclosed. The apparatus includes two or more wheels and a jewelry mount secured to a body. The body is configured to bring the wheels in contact with a set edge of an item of jewelry secured in the jewelry mou... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6811336 | Registration cam for a printing press A register cam and a printing press incorporating the register cam are disclosed. The register cam permits the selection of alternative configurations that permit the alteration of parameters of the registration without the removal of the register cam from the print... | 11/02/2004 |
| 5900002 | Method and apparatus for manipulating page layouts in a desktop publishing system The present invention provides a method and apparatus for manipulating page layouts in a desktop publishing system. The present invention comprises an interactive computer-implemented productivity tool that is fast and easy to use and enhances the product... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5249670 | Award recognition package The award recognition package is formed from an originally flat diecut blank of paper stock. The blank is diecut so as to form a rectangular base section with four sides, with four flaps extending from each of the four sides of the base section. Each flap... | 10/05/1993 |
| 4486111 | Data binder slide A data binder having compression bars forming longitudinal rails and a center channel, flexible posts securing data sheets between compression bars and a retaining slide member embracing the rails to hold the bent over posts in place. Each end of said ret... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4482417 | Hinge for thermoplastic material A hinge for thermoplastic material particularly suitable for loose-leaf binder covers is constructed by embedding an embossed welding die into the thermoplastic material to a depth less than the full height of the embossment so that no vertical lines are ... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4435464 | Hinge for thermoplastic material A hinge for thermoplastic material particularly suitable for loose-leaf binder covers is constructed by embedding an embossed welding die into the thermoplastic material to a depth less than the full height of the embossment so that no vertical lines are ... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4397904 | Hinge for thermoplastic material A hinge for thermoplastic material particularly suitable for loose-leaf binder covers is constructed by embedding an embossed welding die into the thermoplastic material to a depth less than the full height of the embossment so that no vertical lines are ... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4370164 | Yellow metal alloy An alloy of about 4 to 10% gold, silver, copper, palladium, indium, zinc and boron producing an alloy with a pleasing yellow color. Tarnish resistance, wear resistance and heft are similar to 10 karat gold with a lesser cost due to the low gold content.... | 01/25/1983 |
| 3934350 | Photo cropping device An improved geometrical instrument for laying out and proportioning photographs and the like including a pair of angle members disposed in overlapping relationship, a diagonal strut connecting said angle members together for limited movement and means sec... | 01/27/1976 |
