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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5524797 | Double acting metering cylinder The invention relates to a double acting metering and dispensing apparatus for high viscosity materials having a cylinder and a piston reciprocally movable within the cylinder having a charging and discharging stroke and forming proportioning expandable a... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522212 | Rod equal displacement cylinder in a rapid transfer and feed system A single rod three chamber fluid cylinder is driven in an initial rapid advance forward stroke by a main pump, pumping fluid through a proportional directional control valve to act against a first equal area at the head end of the piston. Fluid expelled f... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5515655 | Adjustable, telescoping structural support system A pier foundation system provides for a preformed building structure to be erected on site in a final position level to ground. The system includes first and second elongated cylindrical members telescopically engaged with one another defining a longitudi... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5512182 | Process for removing trace amounts of ammonia-containing compounds from aqueous streams A method for removing trace amounts of ammonia and ammonia-containing compounds from process water involving the destruction of the ammonia by oxidative procedures which includes the steps of: concentrating ammonia and ammonium ions removed from the process wa... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5509873 | Exercise device with adjustable resistance An exercise device is provided which is useful as a jogging or aerobics accessory. The device is worn on a belt which fits around the waist of the user. The device features handles attached to retractable cords. As the handles are extended away from the w... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5507942 | Fuel filter assembly A fuel filter assembly that provides a constant level of least restricted fuel flow through the fuel filter assembly during the useful life of the filter media by utilizing the least possible amount of filter media to provide the least possible pressure d... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5506605 | Three-dimensional mouse with tactile feedback A three-dimensional mouse is disclosed for interfacing with a central processing unit. The mouse comprises a hand-held housing adapted to be used in free space. The housing has a generally vertical orientation relative to the user. A mechanism, mounted in... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5501871 | Thermal insulating material and method of manufacturing same Hollow microspheres produced by the present method each have a hollow interior evacuated of gases to a predetermined pressure. A reflective material layer coats the exterior of each microsphere and, optionally, an outer layer of a protective material is a... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5500287 | Thermal insulating material and method of manufacturing same Hollow microspheres produced by the present method each have a hollow interior evacuated of gases to a predetermined pressure. A reflective material layer coats the exterior of each microsphere and, optionally, an outer layer of a protective material is a... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5495962 | Constant quantity discharging device for powdered object A constant quantity discharging device for measuring and discharging a constant quantity of powdered object from a powdered object container includes a fixed cap, a rotary disk, and a rotary cap which are coupled and mounted to the container. The rotary d... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5496657 | Modular battery system comprising individual interconnected modules A battery includes a module having a case with a conductive connector mounted on each of two opposed exterior walls. At least one connector includes compliant contacts. The connectors are respectively connected to electroactive material within the case to... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5494374 | Secondary containment flexible underground piping system The secondarily contained piping system having two spaced access chambers that are interconnected by a secondary containment pipe to provide a sealed arrangement for a flexible fluid supply pipe, the ends of which are disposed within the access chambers. ... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5492327 | Shock Absorbing iron head An iron type golf club head has a cavity in a back and a continuous recess extending into the top surface, toe and a portion of the sole along the perimeter of the club head. The recess and a back wall of the cavity are spaced from the front striking surf... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5492443 | Apparatus for handling a workpiece between work stations An apparatus for automatically handling a workpiece between automated workstations wherein the workpiece is lifted from an unloading workstation, moved along a predetermined linear reciprocal path between work stations while simultaneously inverting the w... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5489140 | Portable beautician's chair A portable, lightweight, swivelable, elevatable and tiltable beautician's application chair is equipped with a pair of pneumatic tire transport wheels and a retractable pull tongue. The invention is equipped with an elevatable neck rest, a faucet-attachab... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5483749 | Measuring and cutting apparatus Apparatus for cutting tiles or similar items to size comprises a measuring device having first and second measuring members which are movable towards and away from each other to set a required size to which a tile is to be cut, a cutting device comprising... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5483827 | Active integrated circuit transponder and sensor apparatus for sensing and transmitting vehicle tire parameter data An active integrated circuit transponder with on-board power supply is mounted in or on a vehicle tire. A pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a tire rotation sensor are mounted on a substrate along with the integrated circuit transponder chip, the p... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5484541 | Process and product for lubricating metal prior to cold forming A composition for lubricating a metal workpiece prior to cold forming consists essentially of: an aqueous alkaline stearate compound present in an amount sufficient to impart metal lubrication between about 180° F. and about 320° F.; an aqueous alkaline... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5477594 | Niche panel A modular urn holder comprising a niche panel made of polymer material whereby each niche panel is convertible to be used as a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall of the urn holder. Niche panels are connected together by corner connectors that slidab... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5477618 | Sand core dimension checking apparatus A frame has sensors mounted thereon for engaging selected portions of a sand core and generating signals proportional to sensed dimensions of the sand core. A control unit compares the sensor signals with a zero reference dimension and a dimensional toler... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5476478 | Preoperative skin stretching apparatus and method A preoperative skin stretching apparatus and method for preoperatively stretching facial and neck skin to alleviate the complications associated with the extensive undermining of the soft tissues of the face and neck that occur when performing facelifts. ... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5472440 | Apparatus and method for surgically performing a filtering operation on an eye for glaucoma The present invention provides an apparatus and method for performing a filtering operation for glaucoma. The apparatus is a jig comprising a base for supporting the jig on the eye. An offset aperture in the base above the cornea allows cutting of a flap ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5466057 | Modular storage apparatus A plurality of panel members are interconnected into a peripherally closed structure by elongated edge connectors to form at least one storage compartment. The panel members are of different proportional widths so as to be interconnected in various arrang... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5464556 | Composition for the paint spray treatment using secondary alcohol esters in water A composition for treating oversprayed paints that contains an effective amount of alcohol esters and alcohol ester derivatives in water. The carbonyl compound is capable of dissolving paint while remaining non-reactive with water. The alcohol ester emplo... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5462263 | Modular tooling system for die model verification A modular model verification mounting system and method for building and verifying a production tooling verification model with a surface contour made of a workable material is disclosed. The mounting system can include at least one base member for suppor... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5460585 | Muscle training and physical rehabilitation machine using electro-rheological magnetic fluid A force development system for controlling and generating variable shear forces in an exercise machine is disclosed for strengthening and developing body muscles during weight training or physical rehabilitation therapy. In the force development system, f... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5457860 | Releasable clasp A clasp includes releasably interconnectable first and second clasp members. The first clasp member has a hollow, cylindrical shape with first and second ends and a side wall. The second clasp member includes a hollow, cylindrical outer tubular member wit... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5456126 | Fluid valve and gas sample container using same A body has a through bore with first and second ends and an intermediate disposed transverse bore extending through a side wall in fluid flow communication with the through bore. A flow control member with a first transverse bore is movably mounted on the... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5454771 | Step aerobic platform An improved step aerobic platform comprises handrails and a foldable seat that locks in an upright position when in use, and can be retracted and folded against said handrails when not in use.... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5454355 | Engine oil inlet adapter An oil inlet adapter assembly connectible to an oil inlet channel or gallery leading to at least one oil filter for an internal combustion engine. The oil inlet adapter assembly comprises an inlet fitting, a nipple extension, and a quick connect nipple co... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5452669 | Incineration apparatus Incineration apparatus for incinerating a particulate material comprises a furnace housing (2), feeding means (7) for feeding material to be incinerated into said housing (2), and gas supply means (6a-c) for introducing a gas into the material in a lower ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5452981 | Automatic tool changer A production line which includes a shuttle conveyor extending between two work stations. A first transfer device for transferring a workpiece from one of the work stations to the conveyor and a second transfer device for transferring the workpiece to the ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5452695 | Apparatus and method for changing oil in an internal combustion engine at a location adjacent to an engine oil filter unit A method and device for changing oil and measuring oil consumption in an internal combustion engine having an internal oil lubrication distribution passage system with an oil filter and oil reservoir which includes the steps of connecting an external, sep... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5451117 | Keyed alignment system An alignment system for a robotic gun assembly comprising a dual-keyed alignment system having a gun mounting arm comprising a keyway with a positive stop that corresponds to a key on the gun housing, and a second keyway with a positive stop within the gu... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5447187 | Truck door cushion A roll-up door for a truck or the like is provided with a sealing member in order to seal the lower edge of a door against a lower sill when the door is in the closed position. The sealing member comprises three sealing strips consisting of two end strips... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5447087 | Drum head tensioning mechanism In drum head tensioning mechanism of or for a musical drum, an intermediate hoop assembly or cage is secured about the drum shell by end abutment therewith and supports top and bottom drum heads. Top and bottom counterhoops are provided about the drum hea... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5445267 | Golf bag A lightweight golf bag having flexible rods extending longitudinally through double stitched seams of the bag body. The rod is secured at one end in a socket located in a top member of the golf bag and secured at the other end in a socket integral with a ... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5443138 | Universal sandwich adapter and threaded nipple for attaching same A two-part oil filter mounting adapter for use with internal combustion engines. The filter mounting adapter includes a universal sandwich adapter and a nipple adapter that engages with a filter mounting boss at one end and an oil filter unit at the other... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5443304 | Restraint free ambulation device A combination chair and walker comprises a frame having laterally spaced apart front legs and rear legs spaced rearwardly thereof for movement over a floor in a stable, upright configuration. A seat has a forward edge spaced rearwardly of the front legs a... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5442159 | Method of induction bonding juxtaposed structural members A method of bonding two structural members, such as two metal sheets, by heating a bonding material disposed between juxtaposed perimeter edges of the two sheets. An induction heater is disposed adjacent one sheet surface and adjacent the juxtaposed perim... | 08/15/1995 |
