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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7225999 | Spray array apparatus Spray array apparatus which includes a plurality of water and air carrying spoke members extending radially from a central fluid distribution assembly. The spoke members are connected to a plurality of water and air carrying strut members. The spoke members are divi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7025304 | Helicopter messenger cable illumination An apparatus for illuminating the messenger cable of a helicopter includes a helicopter having a floor and including a RAST system; the RAST system comprising a messenger cable with a connector attached to one end for lowering to a landing deck of a ship, the RAST s... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7010339 | Hybrid lidar-radar for medical diagnostics A hybrid lidar-radar system for detecting the presence of objects, such as cancerous tumors, within tissues by detecting reflected signals from the tissue and discriminating the information related to the cancerous tumor from the undesirable backscattering of light ... | 03/07/2006 |
| H2143 | System and a method of operation thereof for analyzing the performance of a tape recorder A system, and a method of operation thereof, for analyzing the performance of a tape recorder having a playback head is disclosed. The system allows for the recorded data of the tape recorder to be routed to a analog-to-digital converter whose output is delivered to... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6760571 | Automatic frequency deviation detection and correction apparatus An RF carrier signal is frequency modulated by a modulating signal, as a function of the amplitude of the modulating signal. The number of cycles in the frequency modulated carrier is counted in a first counter during the positive half cycle of the modulating signal... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6669764 | Pretreatment for aluminum and aluminum alloys Pretreated aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process and composition for pretreating said aluminum and its alloys to provide a coating with color recognition for identification purposes and to improved the corrosion-resistance, electrical conductivity,... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6667262 | Self-lubricating ceramic composites The invention comprises a self-lubricating ceramic composite characterized as having a low porosity derived from a mixture of at least one ceramic powder preferably selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, silicon carbide, zirconia, alumina,... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663700 | Post-treatment for metal coated substrates Aqueous compositions for post-treating metal coated substrates such as cadmium-plated steel, and zinc-nickel coated substrates and the process for using said compositions to provide a color recognizable coating and to improve the corrosion-resistance, abr... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6659963 | Apparatus for obtaining temperature and humidity measurements A probe for obtaining temperature and humidity readings within the oral and nasal cavity. An elongated tube having a wire cage at one of its ends, includes first and second longitudinally positioned pairs of thermocouples, one thermocouple of each pair ha... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6625510 | Computer-based tool management documentation system A computer-based system to create and modify documents used in a tool management program. A word processing module is used to create the document, in conjunction with a graphics module. The graphics module includes representations of all of the tools used... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6621836 | Tunable multi-frequency vertical cavity surface emitting laser A tunable Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) is disclosed that produces N frequencies of visible light. The VCSEL comprises an array of quantum wells (QWMs) which replaces one of the normally present Distributive Bragg Reflectors (DBR) at one ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6616097 | Reconfigurable reconnaissance pod system A sensor-carrying pod which has middle and readily detachable end sections. The end sections are chosen from a suite of different end sections, depending upon the sensors used in a mission. The sections may include panels, or windows specifically transmis... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6598802 | Effervescent liquid fine mist apparatus and method An apparatus for creating a fine liquid mist includes a container capable of holding fluid; one of a perforated basket and a porous bag disposed in the container; a liquid supply connector connected to the container; a mixing chamber connected to the cont... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6590377 | Narrow band frequency detection circuit A frequency detection circuit is disclosed that employs a phase lock loop circuit in operative cooperation with a microprocessor. The microprocessor provides a control signal to an oscillator of the phase lock loop circuit so as to control its free-runnin... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6527841 | Post-treatment for metal coated substrates An aqueous composition for post-treating metal coated substrates such as cadmium-plated steel or zinc-nickel coated substrates and the process for using said composition to improve the corrosion-resistance, abrasion, and adhesion bonding properties of the... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6521029 | Pretreatment for aluminum and aluminum alloys Pretreated aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process for pretreating said aluminum substrates to improve its corrosion-resistance, and adhesion properties which comprises pretreating said aluminums with an effective amount of an acidic aqueous solution... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6511532 | Post-treatment for anodized aluminum Composition for post-treating anodized aluminum and aluminum alloys and the process for using said composition to improve the corrosion-resistance, abrasion, and adhesion bonding properties of the anodized aluminum and its alloys. The composition comprise... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6485142 | Artificial human eye and test apparatus An artificial eye includes a generally spherically shaped container including a substantially hemispherical posterior portion, a substantially hemispherical anterior portion and a fastener for attaching the posterior portion to the anterior portion. The a... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6450449 | Crashworthy seat An apparatus for repositioning an occupant in response to a crash event including a seat, a pivot and an energy absorber. In response to the force of a crash, the energy absorber absorbs at least a portion of the energy of the crash and allows the seat to... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6436208 | Process for preparing aligned in-situ two phase single crystal composites of titanium-niobium alloys A process of preparing aligned, in-situ, two-phase single crystal alloys of titanium, aluminum and niobium which comprises growing the alloys at rates of about 3.0 mm. to about 6.0 mm. per hour by rotating a seed rod alloy consisting essentially of Ti-43 ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6411447 | Gimballed mirror assembly A gimballed mirror assembly having an inner gimbal unit which carries a reflective mirror, an outer gimbal unit and a housing. The inner gimbal unit rotates within the outer gimbal unit, about a vertical axis. The top and bottom of the inner gimbal unit i... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6411450 | Method of assessing the effectiveness of a laser eye protection device A method of assessing the effectiveness of a laser eye protection (LEP) device having an interference filter surface (IFS) includes (A) specifying optical densities at a number of points on the IFS for a user specified range of incident angles of a given ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6400645 | Sonobuoy apparatus Sonobuoy apparatus which fits into an A sized canister for use in the water environment. The apparatus includes an array of telescopic arms connected by hinges to a housing which contains receiver transducer electronics. An acoustic projector bears agains... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6375726 | Corrosion resistant coatings for aluminum and aluminum alloys This invention is for the protection and surface treatment of aluminum, aluminum alloys and coated aluminum substrates against corrosion. The aluminum substrates are treated with an acidic aqueous solution containing small but effective amounts of at leas... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6375123 | Air refueling drogue A refueling drogue for rearward deployment from a tanker aircraft into an air stream includes a fuel valve for receiving fuel from the tanker aircraft and controlling a flow of the fuel; a coupling attached to the fuel valve for receiving fuel from the fu... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6300778 | Solder paste and residue This invention relates to an on-line statistical process control device for solder paste and residues. The invention consists of electronics hardware, software, and probing systems. The electrical hardware of the invention provides voltage and current mea... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6249241 | Marine vessel traffic system The marine Vessel Traffic System (VTS) is an improved radar harbor surveillance sensor, computer and display system that monitors marine harbor traffic, provides advisories to vessels in areas selected by the system operators, and provide the operators of... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6240742 | Modular portable air-conditioning system A modular air-conditioning system is disclosed and consists of a power supply module, blower module(s), air-conditioning module(s), and an air-distribution module. The power module may be comprised of batteries, whereas the blower module provides ventilat... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6241164 | Effervescent liquid fine mist apparatus and method An apparatus for creating a fine liquid mist includes a container capable of holding fluid; one of a perforated basket and a porous bag disposed in the container; a liquid supply connector connected to the container; a mixing chamber connected to the cont... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6239725 | Passive visual system and method of use thereof for aircraft guidance A landing guidance system is disclosed for use with helicopters or other aircraft during the terminal phase of approach to a marine structure, such as a moving ship at sea. Signals from shipboard pitch and roll position sensors are routed to a signal proc... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6233740 | Aircrew integrated recovery survival vest A vest particularly suited for survival purposes is disclosed. The vest has removably attachable pockets as well as a removably attachable hoisting harness so as to facilitate the needs for survival and, in addition, has provisions for easily adjusting th... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6172940 | Two geophone underwater acoustic intensity probe Acoustic intensity is measured by a submerged probe consisting of two passive geophones mounted in spaced relationship with their sensing axes aligned. The geophones are connected through a cable to a remote spectrum analyzer in which acoustic intensity i... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6157505 | System and a method of operation thereof for analyzing the performance of a tape recorder A system, and a method of operation thereof, for analyzing the performance f a tape recorder having a playback head is disclosed. The system allows for the recorded data of the tape recorder to be routed to a analog-to-digital converter whose output is del... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6157021 | Active regulator for image intensifier power supply An active regulator that reduces the noise occurring on an image intensif tube particularly suited for use in night vision system is disclosed. The active regulator reduces the noise thereof and increases the sensitivity of the night vision system.... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6134183 | Under-ice surveillance buoy An air-launched sonobuoy, particularly useful for under-ice surveillance, rries a descent-retardation parachute whose lanyards activate a surface float during descent. Upon impact into an ice region, a slip-rod is jarred loose from the cannister top thus ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6125270 | Verification system for transmitters and command tone generators A system for verifying the operational performance of command tone generas, transmitters, and antennas including its signal quality and strength as well as its reflected power is disclosed. The system includes a receiver that receives a RF signal and dev... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6121911 | Data gathering circuit having reduced power consumption A system for conserving power and reducing heat generation, and a method of operation thereof, that turns off an analog-to-digital converter during e period of time of non-data acquisition is disclosed.... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6105382 | Chest mounted armored microclimate conditioned air device A cooling and heating device that may be used in conjunction with a perso air conditioned apparatus is disclosed. The cooling and heating device not only cools the user of the personal conditioned air apparatus, but provides for heating a user by harness... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6100969 | Distributed fiber optic laser ultrasonic system An optical fiber coupled to a high power laser carries laser energy to la-activated sound generating materials disposed at intervals along its length. The sound-generating materials are acoustically coupled to an object or objects to be monitored. Acoust... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6083330 | Process for forming a coating on a substrate using a stepped heat treatment The present invention is directed to a coating process for forming a high ality, high ductility, metallurgically bonded coating on a substrate or part. The process comprises applying a coating to the substrate using an HVOF spray coating technique and sub... | 07/04/2000 |
