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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6170800 | Automatic fluid control valve An automatic fluid control having a first and second tube members and a slidable valve element capable of moving from a sealed closed position to an open position permitting fluid passage therethrough. In a preferred first embodiment, the elastomeric valv... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6131523 | Reconfigurable apparatus for storing and displaying items A post with a series of generally parallel grooves defined therein and at least one shelf received, engaged, and supported by any of the grooves. A support frame has a base, a top, and cross-members disposed within and generally coextensive with the tubul... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5983475 | Apparatus for repairing and assembling of a vehicle transmission A versatile bench mounted fixture for automotive repair applications is disclosed. The fixture, for assembling and testing a transmission, or removing a concentric member press fit to a shaft, for example, comprises a base having a first arm extending ver... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5967225 | Body heating/cooling apparatus A body heating/cooling apparatus comprising an enclosure (10) for raising or lowering the temperature of a fluid (22) prior to circulating the fluid (22) through a vest (55). The enclosure (10) has a first chamber (13) where the fluid (22) returning from ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5921159 | Rotating turret for an engine lathe A rotating turret (10) having an outer plate (12) with several interchangeable tool (13) posts mounted to an index plate (22). The index plate (22) is mounted to a first axle (23) that extends through a block (24) and rotates on a set of bearings (28) mou... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5829349 | Apparatus for receiving and compacting garments An apparatus and method for collecting and compacting articles, such as hospital scrub garments. Included is a cabinet assembly, having user and operator accessible doors; collection bags and support associate with the cabinet; a control assembly includin... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5823233 | Apparatus for cutting and crimping coil A cutting and crimping apparatus (14) for automatically cutting and finishing the ends of a spiral coil. The apparatus (14) comprises a jaw set (17) comprising a first fixed plate (20), a second fixed plate (50), a cut plate (70) and a push plate (130), e... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5806551 | Automatic fluid control valve An automatic fluid control having a first and second tube members and a slidable valve element capable of moving from a sealed closed position to an open position permitting fluid passage therethrough. In a preferred first embodiment, the elastomeric valv... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5803943 | Apparatus for forming insulated glass Apparatus for forming insulated glass from a first and second sheet of glass, normally with a spacer seal disposed therebetween, comprising a frame assembly having a rigid frame assembly, a plurality of torsion bars pivotably mounted thereto, an aluminum ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5797133 | Method for automatically determining the approval status of a potential borrower A method is provided for the real-time automatic determination of the approval status of a potential borrower of a loan. The method of acquiring information from the potential borrower includes the steps of (1) detecting the change in a data stream of a t... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5793343 | Display apparatus for signage A portable display signage for all weather and ambient lighting conditions has dual matrices of character generating elements. One matrix is provided by a multiplicity of passive display units arranged in an array for cooperatively displaying graphics or ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5788093 | Object support system An object support system for use in a confined space and supportable from a support structure such as a door includes a support frame having vertically disposed side rails and horizontally extending support arms extending from the side rails. Containers, ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5778490 | Tension device for live axle doors A live axle tension device (15) that is suitable for adjusting the setting of a spring (16) on a live axle door (10). The tension device comprises a spring (16) that connects to a drum wheel (14) and to a spring connecting plate (22). The spring connectin... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5755702 | Adjustable angular sheath introducer A sheath introducer for a catheterization or similar procedure comprises a main body having an exterior tapered sidewall, an interior lumen, a beveled top surface and an annular boss extending from the top surface; a rotating section having an exterior si... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5713270 | Apparatus for receiving and compacting garments An apparatus and method for collecting and compacting articles, such as hospital scrub garments. Included is a cabinet assembly, having user and operator accessible doors; collection bags and support associate with the cabinet; a control assembly includin... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5690218 | Compact disc storage case A container for storing a disc comprising a planar surface having a recessed receptacle therein, a lip projecting from the planar surface over the recess, and a pivotable lip attached to a button, the button being attached to an elongated flexible tab, wh... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5666749 | Automobile plate protector and display apparatus An automobile display plate protector and display assembly comprises a rear mounting box capable of being affixed directly onto an automobile license plate receiving mount and having a reflective interior surface, at least one light bulb mounted within th... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5663420 | Depolymerisation A polymer such as poly(methyl methacrylate) is depolymerized, e.g., to give MMA, by heating the polymer in a fluidized bed at a temperature below the autoignition point of the monomer.... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5660432 | High chair catch attachment A high chair catch tray attachment comprising a generally rectangular tray is selectively engageable with a child's high chair and supported thereby to provide a catch surface to catch and support objects, food and utensils dropped by the child occupying ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5634478 | Method for attaching pre-manufactured braids to natural hair on the scalp A method for attaching manufactured strands of hair (13) to natural hair on the scalp (15) to form pre-manufactured braids (16). The method comprises braiding a base plait (11) out of human, animal, or synthetic hair, anchoring additional strands of hair ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5551108 | Portable baby cushion and cover combination An infant cushion and cover combination including an integrated blanket and a cushion placed inside of a fabric cover. The fabric cover includes a blanket which is closable over the top of the fabric cover. With the blanket closed, an infant may be positi... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5540440 | Baseball chess game A baseball board game comprising three game boards, two of which represent offensive and defensive players, the third of which represents the field of play. The field of play board is generally in the shape of a baseball diamond, but is divided into verti... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5533615 | Disc storage case A container for storing a disc comprising a planar surface having a recessed receptacle therein, a first retention means comprising at least one lip projecting from the planar surface over the recess, and a second retention means comprising a pivotable li... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5533506 | Nasal tube assembly A nasal ventilation system comprising a tube terminating in a pair of nasal inserts. Each insert tapers at its end and has a soft membrane covering the tapered end for wearer comfort. A washer positioned below the membrane provides a positive seal with th... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5512038 | Spinal retractor apparatus having a curved blade Surgical retraction apparatus having a retractor blade with a curved blade and a quick release mechanism. The blade has a complex curved shape and notches on the sides to reduce tissue damage during retraction. Blades can be removed from a rack and pinion... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5509908 | Angular sheath introducer A sheath introducer for a catheterization or similar procedure comprises a body having a upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being angled with respect to the upper portion; a curved tapering channel extending through the upper and lower p... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5462255 | Automatic fluid control valve A fluid control valve assembly including a first tube member, a second tube member and a cylindrical valve element. The first tube member has a narrower diameter passageway connected by a transitional surface to a wider diameter passageway. The narrower p... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5450977 | Insulated shipping container A refrigerated shipping container is disclosed. The container has a rigid support structure surrounding the walls thereof. The floor, roof, endwall, door assemblies and sidewalls are made from a light, non-metal, highly insulative material. These componen... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5438978 | Device for enhancing moisture content of inspired air in a closed respiratory system A hollow, elongated shaft (20) containing a layer of porous material (30) that is capable of retaining moisture is designed to fit within the airway (13) of the mouthpiece (11) of a closed respiratory system to receive water vapor from expired air and all... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5419439 | Apparatus and method for automatic multiple level sortation of laundry Apparatus and method for performing multiple level sortation operations upon a number of randomly ordered garments. The garments are identified by unique identification data, which can be scanned and entered into a computer. The computer remembers the ord... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5417641 | Device for folding articles A device for folding flexible articles such as shirts, towels, piece goods and the like comprising a generally flat main member with two side panels foldably attached to the main member. A base attached to the main member supports the main member and elev... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5394899 | Pet watering bowl Apparatus for controlling the level of a fluid in a reservoir. A reservoir has a trough within which is a valve means comprising a hollow cylindrical body having inlet and outlet apertures in fluid communication with a fluid source. A valve shuttle assemb... | 03/07/1995 |
