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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5148134 | Optimized design for TE01 mode circular waveguide connected to a bend section An optimized design for circular overmoded waveguide, of both the dielectric lined or sheathed helix types, operating in the microwave and lower millimeter wave bands.... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5101270 | Method and apparatus for radon transformation and angular correlation in optical processors A method and electro-optical apparatus for generating the Radon transform and angular correlation of input images using optical signal processing techniques is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, video feedback of raster scanned images is utilized to ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5046016 | Computer aided design for TE01 mode circular waveguide A computer aided design (CAD) method for designing circular overmoded waveguide systems having optimal operating characteristics. The CAD method receives selected input waveguide operational, material and structural parameters and computes the resulting w... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5003687 | Overmoded waveguide elbow and fabrication process A process for fabricating a sheathed-helix circular overmoded waveguide bend comprised of an inner helical wound insulated wire, a dielectric lining, and an outer conductor layer surrounding the dielectric lining. The inner winding is wound on a removable... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4881939 | Implantable helical cuff The invention concerns an implantable, inflatable helical cuff which is wrapped about a tubular body member such as a nerve cord, esophagus, colon, intestine, or blood vessel in a pressure transferring relationship. The cuff may be completely inflated to ... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4749362 | Short-circuit-proof connector clip for a multiterminal circuit A connector clip, particularly useful in testing a dual in-line packaged (DIP) integrated circuit (IC), comprising a plurality of connector elements which are in contact with and serve to extend corresponding terminals of the IC, wherein at least one conn... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4688007 | Air inlet for internal cooling of overmoded waveguide For high power application of overmoded waveguide, air cooling is provided by applying air flow to the overmoded waveguide either directly or indirectly, through an air inlet which does not significantly disturb the internal electromagnetic fields.... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4679761 | Vibration dissipation mount for motors or the like A vibration dissipation mount which permits the mounting of a motor, generator, or the like such that the rotatable shaft thereof passes through the mount and the mount permits the dissipation of self-induced and otherwise induced vibrations wherein the m... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4679008 | Sharp mode-transducer bend for overmoded waveguide A sharp, mode-transducing bend structure for circular TE01 overmoded waveguide systems is formed by first transducing from circular TE01 waveguide into multiport rectangular TE10 waveguide, performing the desired bend, and... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4627726 | Method and apparatus using laser radiation for generating and measuring gas bubbles A non-intrusive method and apparatus for performing qualitative analysis of a liquid disposed within a container transparent to laser radiation comprises a first laser focused at a selected point within the liquid to produce or generate bubbles emanating ... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4628287 | Multiport rectangular TE10 to circular TE01 mode transducer having pyrimidal shaped transducing means A method and device for transducing multiple rectangular TE10 modes to circular TE01 mode. Multiple TE10 modes are transitioned into an intermediate mode which is transitioned into a circular TE01 mode and vice ... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4335432 | Optimal vehicle following control system A vehicle-follower control law for short headway automated guideway transit systems is implemented to provide an apparently optimal system in light of sensor accuracy, controller structure, and data transmission requirements. In particular, the spacing be... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4313254 | Thin-film silicon solar cell with metal boride bottom electrode The invention relates to an improved thin film semiconductor p-n junction device and its method of fabrication, utilizing vacuum deposition techniques, whereby continuous/batch processing may be utilized, capable of mass producing p-n junction devices; e.... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4295474 | Recorder with patient alarm and service request systems suitable for use with automatic implantable defibrillator The invention relates to a system and apparatus, particularly adapted for use with an automatic implantable defibrillator, for monitoring electrocardiagram (ECG) data signals to provide a continuously updated recording of the ECG data. The proposed record... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4275739 | Charge control switch responsive to cell casing deflection A switch structure, adapted for sensing the state-of-charge of a rechargeable cell, includes a contact element which detects cell casing deflection that occurs as a result of an increase in gaseous pressure within the cell when the cell is returned to its... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4260035 | Chin controller system for powered wheelchair An improved chin controller system, for controlling a motor-driven wheelchair or the like, comprises an elongated control arm which extends unobtrusively to a location adjacent to occupant's chin and there supports an actuator mechanism, designed with ver... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4196474 | Information display method and apparatus for air traffic control The invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing pilots of aircraft or the like with: information about the presence, identification and relative location of, and time to potential collision with, other aircraft, objects, and obstructions, i.... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4172382 | Laser interferometry detection method/apparatus for buried structure The present invention relates generally to the utilization of laser interferometry for performing detection of buried structures such as underground natural gas pipeline. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a laser interferometer system... | 10/30/1979 |
| 4125116 | Human tissue stimulation electrode structure The invention generally provides an improved, implantable electrode structure for human tissue stimulation application, and particularly proposes the use of pyrolytic carbon as material from which to fabricate the stimulation electrode. For cardiac stimul... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4114606 | Monitoring apparatus for resonant circuit intracranial pressure implants The invention relates to interrogation, detection, and monitoring apparatus useful for monitoring changes in the resonant frequency of a passive L-C circuit implanted in the cranium, the resonant frequency of the implanted circuit varying in a predetermin... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4096866 | Rechargeable body tissue stimulator with back-up battery and pulse generator An implanted tissue stimulator apparatus includes circuitry, powered by an implanted rechargeable battery, to produce electrical stimulation and apply it to selected body tissue. The condition of the rechargeable battery is monitored continuously and if t... | 06/27/1978 |
| 4047170 | Monotrack radar recording/playback system A recording/reproducing system for radar and similar type data is provided wherein all data necessary to record and later reproduce an accurate data (radar) display is formatted on a single recording track; e.g., on magnetic tape, in the form of a single ... | 09/06/1977 |
| 4020714 | Filament connected rim rotor The invention relates to rotary inertial energy storage devices comprised of wound filaments or discrete rings of essentially anisotropic material formed into a rim or disc-like configuration. Pairs of adjacent rings or windings in any given plane perpend... | 05/03/1977 |
| 3964341 | Multi-ring filament rotor A rotary energy storage device or flywheel structure is provided with a rim portion comprised of multiple rings or windings of filamentary material having high tensile strength and which are bonded or otherwise held together at a predetermined number of l... | 06/22/1976 |
| 3947849 | Loran receiver-navigator An integrated receiver and navigation instrument receives RF navigation signals and performs hyperbolic coordinate conversions utilizing a specially programmed computer to control the measurement modes and sequences and to improve the accuracy of the navi... | 03/30/1976 |
