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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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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110043062 | ACTUATOR Actuator comprising a reversible electric motor (7) which through a transmission (8) rotates a spindle (9), and where there on the spindle is a spindle nut (10), whereto an activation rod (11) is connected, and where there on a front e... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110042449 | RECYCLABLE THERMALLY INSULATED CONTAINER A recyclable container is provided wherein the recyclable container includes an outer carton and an inner wall affixed to the interior of the outer carton. The inner wall and the carton defining an enclosed cavity within the carton. A cellulose-based substrate is dispos... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110041749 | SHIP A roll-on and roll-off ship comprising a front part, a rear part and a central part is disclosed. The ship is arranged with holds adapted to accommodate containers etc. in the front part and in the rear parts and roll on/roll off cargo in the central part of the ship. T... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110041595 | Test stand arrangement A test stand arrangement is connected to at least one electric motor (4) connected to a test specimen (1) for driving and/or loading the test specimen (1) and comprises a control arrangement (6) for the or each electric motor (4). ... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110038514 | METHOD FOR CHECKING A PREPARATION OF A PREPARED TOOTH WITH CAD METHODS The invention relates to a method for checking a preparation (14) of a prepared tooth (13) using CAD methods and utilizing a first 3D image (11) of the prepared tooth (13) including at least a portion of its adjacent tooth (2, 3). The ... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110036845 | CONTAINER COMPRISING AN INNER LINING, A METHOD OF APPLYING SUCH A LINING TO A CONTAINER AND USE OF A PEEL-ABLE COATING AS AN INNER LINING IN A CONTAINER The invention relates to a container (1) for holding fluid or particle compositions which container (1) comprises an inner lining (6) applied to an inner side (2) of the container (1), where the container (1) is provided with an... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110034361 | CONCENTRATED BASE FOR DETERGENT PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS FOR PERSONAL CARE AND HYGIENE COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF AT LEAST THREE NON-ETHOXYLATED SURFACTANTS The invention relates to a concentrated base, particularly for detergent products and products for personal care and hygiene, comprising a combination of at least three surfactants selected from the group consisting of acylmethyltaurates, alkylamidopropylbetaines, alkyl... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110031742 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A HYDRAULIC HOSE TO A CONNECTING NIPPLE A hydraulic connection comprises a connecting nipple, preferably of steel or of another metal, whereby, on said nipple's tube-shaped extension, a hydraulic hose is held by compression by means of a fitting. A swelling element is arranged between the extension and the hy... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110031247 | CLOSURE FOR A PACKAGE The invention relates to a closure (1) for a package (20), preferably for a beverage can, the package (20) having a lid (2, 21), which has at least one off-center outlet area (4, 22) having an predetermined breaking line (6, 23)... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110031065 | Self-belay set as well as a system with belay points For the purpose of avoiding accidents during use, a self-belay set with two carabiners (K1 and K2) which can be hung at belay points (2) and which are each attached to a connection piece (6) attached to the self-belaying person, is characteri... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030227 | Top-handle working machine A top-handle portable working machine is provided with a grip configuration that makes it easy for a worker to manipulate the implement as intended in order to adapt to tasks in which accuracy, fineness, or an attractive finish is needed. T... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110030046 | GUARDIAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A computer-implemented method for allowing a guardian for a dependent to manage electronic services provided by a third party service provider to the dependent comprises the steps of: establishing an account for the dependent with the service provider by providing at le... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110011169 | Test stand for an internal combustion engine A test stand for an internal combustion engine (1) is provided with a drive (2) and/or load system (3), a force transmission device (4) for connecting the internal combustion engine with the drive and/or load system (3), and a sensor a... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110011168 | Test stand for an internal combustion engine A test stand for an internal combustion engine (1) is equipped with a drive (2) and/or load system (3), a force transmission device (4) with a system (5) for a non-destructive and play-free automatic coupling of the internal combustion... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110006062 | LID OF A CONTAINER The invention relates to a lid (8) of a container, especially a beverage can, comprising a substantially flat lid surface (9) and a preferably folded edge area, with at least one re-closeable pouring opening (10) being provided on the lid surface (<... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005614 | VENT VALVE A vent valve assembly at least partially disposed within an interior of a fuel tank is provided. The vent valve assembly comprises a housing, a first venting orifice, a float configured to close the first venting orifice when the level of fuel in the housing reaches a p... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110000804 | Storage device for a data carrier A storage device includes a rear element and a front element; where in at least one of the rear or the front element at least one holding means is provided for holding a data carrier in a releasable manner, where the storage device includes first material and further in... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110000486 | VALVE FOR AN AEROSOL DEVICE The invention relates to a valve for an aerosol device. More specifically the invention relates to a valve for an aerosol device for a Metered Dose Inhaler. The valve assembly (60) is receivable in an opening (68) provided in a container (66) of the... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110000291 | Test stand arrangement A test stand arrangement comprises an electric machine (4) for driving and/or loading a test object (1) which is connected by means of a connecting shaft (2) having an adapter flange (3) to the electric machine (4). | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100326774 | Braking assembly There is described a vehicle braking assembly for a wheel which comprises a braking member arranged to move relative to the main body of the wheel between an inoperative and an operative position, blocking means adapted to prevent the braking member from moving to an op... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100325839 | Braking Assembly There is described a vehicle braking assembly for a wheel which comprises a braking member arranged to move relative to the main body of the wheel between an inoperative and an operative position, blocking means adapted to prevent the braking member from moving to an op... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100323840 | GEAR SET FOR DIFFERENTIAL A differential includes a side gear comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; a pinion housing configured to house the helical pinion; and a first support member configured to support the helical pinion. The s... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100323565 | Drive Device for a Watercraft The invention relates to a drive device (1) for a watercraft (2) comprising a U or Z-shaped drive train. The drive torque is preferably deflected in the operating position at least twice about the angle (b, g)>0 via at least two bevel gears (23, 24, ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100319729 | EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING ARTICLES OF HOSPITAL AND CARE FURNITURE A control for ensuring periodical cleaning of articles of hospital and care furniture (1). The control is initiated either by manual activation when the piece of furniture has been cleaned, or when the piece of furniture (1) is driven out of the automatic ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100318475 | Method for meeting U.S. government security controls under export control regimes A business method which enables full conformance and probable approval within the U.S. International Export Controls, such as the Export Administration Regulation (EAR); the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR); and the international Missile Technology Contro... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100317483 | HIGH PERFORMANCE DIFFERENTIAL A gear set includes a first gear having at least one tooth with a first tooth profile. The first tooth profile may comprise a first segment comprising a first plurality of sections. At least one of the first plurality of sections may have a first profile angle, and at l... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100317482 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL USING FACE GEARS AND A PINION HOUSING A differential includes a differential case; a side gear comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; and a pinion housing configured to support the helical pinion. The pinion housing includes a first face; a sec... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100317480 | FACE GEAR DIFFERENTIALS INCORPORATING A TORQUE RING A gear set is provided including a side gear comprising a helical face gear with at least one helical tooth and a helical pinion. The helical pinion may have at least one helical tooth and may have an apex angle that is less than about 20°. The helical pinion may be co... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100316497 | Impeller For A Pump An impeller for a pump, in particular for a cooling water pump of an internal combustion engine, having an impeller body having a hub, a suction-side cover disk having a central opening for suctioning a delivery medium, and having at least one blade, which is connected ... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100315031 | Linear actuator Linear actuator comprising a housing with a reversible DC-motor, which through a transmission can displace an activation element between two end positions, where an further switch located in the longitudinal direction of the spindle is activated and deactivated when the... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313690 | Piece of Furniture Such as a Bed or a Chair A piece of furniture such as a bed or a chair, with an adjustable section (2, 3) adjustable about a pivot shaft (4) embedded in a frame (1). A claw shaped arm (5) intended for engagement with a spindle nut constructed as a sliding element in ... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313684 | DEVICE FOR DILUTING A GAS TO BE ANALYZED WITH A DILUTION GAS A device for the dilution of a gas to be analyzed with a dilution gas has a sample gas tube (1) and a feed (3) for the dilution gas, which open into a common line (6) for the diluted gas to be analyzed. In order that ev... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100311260 | Actuator System An actuator system comprising a housing (2, 19) having at least one socket (6) for the insertion of an electrical plug (7). The housing (2, 19) is provided with an arrangement which is capable of retaining an electrical plug, preferably of th... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100307988 | Filter system A filter system includes a back-flush unit to back-flush a filter unit, the filter including a housing and a first filter element separating a raw material compartment from a filtrate compartment. The filter unit has a first filtrate outlet and is in communication with ... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100306916 | Portable jet stream device A portable jet stream device for swimming pools, comprising a housing in which a propeller is arranged which is driven by a drive motor, with the jet stream device having a holder for detachable positioning in the pool, said holder having a pedestal-like supporting foot... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100304916 | LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR TO FRICTION DISC UNLOADING A differential is provided that includes a case, a cam side gear disposed proximate a first end of the case, and a side gear disposed proximate a second end of the case. The side gears have respective hubs. The differential further includes a first clutch pack disposed ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100299046 | Method for Controlling the Air System In an Internal Combustion Engine In a method for closed loop controlling the air system in an internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel internal combustion engine with a first actuating element for recirculated exhaust gas in the exhaust gas recirculation tract and a second actuating element f... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100292974 | Method and device for verification of an automation system Specific tests on vehicles or parts thereof must be performed and analyzed according to a prescribed standard. The verification of an automation system for performing such a test and the final result of such a test is a complex and time-consuming procedure, however. So ... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100292057 | RESISTANCE APPARATUS A resistance apparatus includes a track adapted to be secured in a vertical position on a support. A vertical slide is mounted and slideable and has on the track a spring loaded plunger near a first end thereof. A hook is mounted on the slide and has a pair of spaced ap... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100291621 | ANAEROBIC PROCESS An anaerobic process uses a continuous oscillatory flow reactor (1) having a reaction tube with baffles (7) along its length. Fluid material is introduced into the tube through a circulating loop (41) and control valve (28) configuration. The... | 11/18/2010 |
