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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7404480 | Belt with openings used to support and guide garments in overhead conveyor systems The present invention refers to a belt for overhead conveyor systems, of the type provided with regularly spaced openings (F), characterised by the fact that it has a close series of brackets (1) fixed to the upper longitudinal edge of the belt, each bracket ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7320324 | Bronchoscopy oxygenation system A bronchoscopy oxygenation system having a channel for inserting alternately an instrument or fluids and for delivering oxygen to a patient. The system being provided with pressure relief vent and a pressure relief valve for the relief of excessive oxygen pressure. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 6475086 | Wagering system with improved communication between host computers and remote terminals The necessity for spontaneously transmitting each individual wager from a remote terminal or terminals to a host computer in a computerized lottery system is completely eliminated. As a result, the total amount of data transmitted between the remote termi... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6395721 | Low potency unpreserved sterile topical corticosteroid compositions for dermatitis Low potency, preservative free sterile topical anti-inflammatory steroid compositions are to be applied to the area surrounding the eye. The compositions involve, for example, sterile gauze pads in a sterile package, as well as single-use capsules and tub... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6383181 | Method and apparatus for cryogenic spray ablation of gastrointestinal mucosa A method and apparatus to treat Barrett's tissue, a pre-cancerous condition, by removing the epithelium above the lower esophageal sphincter through cryo-ablation. An endoscope with fiber optics is used to view the operation, and a catheter for supplying ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6347565 | Multi-drive specialty tool A specialty tool having removable and interchangeable jaw members which are secured to the handles by twist locking. A ratchet gear and pawl are disposed at the pivot hub of the tool to lock the tool in a selected position. A releasing lever provides an o... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6344335 | Liposome immunoassay A liposome or microsphere containing guaiac or other reagent is used in an immunoassay to detect an antigen or antibody. The guaiac or other reagent reacts with hemoglobin or other blood constituent to produce color indicating a positive result.... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6340061 | Lawn and garden tool A hand-held portable lawn and garden tool having implements. A housing encloses a motor and at least two sets of gears arranged in cascade to provide low speed and high torque to the implements. Each set of gears is a sun gear with a plurality of planetar... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6338175 | Movable safety tunnel for use during bridge maintenance A movable safety tunnel rides on parapets within a bridge. The safety tunnel is locked in place in a respective section of the bridge while maintenance or other operations are performed on that section of the bridge. This allows the traffic to flow throug... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6334418 | Method of using fuel in an engine A method of using a petroleum based fuel in an internal combustion gasoline engine. The fuel has a flash point of at least 5° F. and the fuel is heated, within the engine, to a temperature above 5° F. The electrodes of the spark plugs are continually en... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6333360 | Non-hazardous pest control A pesticide and a method of using the pesticide to kill invertebrates, especially insects, arachnids and larvae. The method is to prepare a mixture of a carrier with the pesticide and apply the mixture to the insects, arachnids and larvae and their habita... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6331572 | Non-hazardous pest control A pesticide and a method of using the pesticide to kill invertebrates, especially insects, arachnids and larvae. The method is to prepare a mixture of a carrier with the pesticide and apply the mixture to the insects, arachnids and larvae and their habita... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6329433 | Non-hazardous pest control A pesticide and a method of using the pesticide to kill invertebrates, especially insects, arachnids and larvae. The method is to prepare a mixture of a carrier with the pesticide and apply the mixture to the insects, arachnids and larvae and their habita... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6325001 | Process to improve boiler operation by supplemental firing with thermally beneficiated low rank coal The invention described is a process for improving the performance of a commercial coal or lignite fired boiler system by supplementing its normal coal supply with a controlled quantity of thermally beneficiated low rank coal, (TBLRC). This supplemental T... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6318304 | Water heater The water heater includes a water tank, a burner below the tank, a casing around the outside surface of the tank and spaced therefrom so as to define a flue path within the casing and along the outside surface of the tank for combustion products. Multiple... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6320346 | DCC decoder for model railroad An apparatus for controlling a model railroad locomotive includes a Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder and a power switch. The power switch selectively connects the railroad locomotive's motor to either the decoder or directly to an energy source, such... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6302945 | Electrostatic precipitator for removing SO2 An electrostatic precipitator for removing sulfur dioxide and other polluting particles has a wet liquid removal area or compartment down stream and in the last section of plates of the electrostatic precipitator.... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6300140 | Rapid test employing an adhesive slide A slide having a portion thereof provided with transparent adhesive which adheres to a test sample. The slide and adhesive may be transparent. Specific types of infection and particularly fungal infections can be detected in the test sample using immunote... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6296335 | Luminous rod used to support revolving shelves inside cabinets A vertical tubular rod used inside cabinets to support revolving shelves. The rod is made of transparent materials and capable of housing a neon tube inserted therein. The neon tube is electrically powered at the ends of the transparent rod.... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6296675 | Alternative fuel for use in a diesel engine-powered emergency generator for intermittent use in fixed installations A special fuel is formulated for use with diesel engines which are used infrequently in emergency situations.... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6293919 | Hand brace The present invention relates to a hand brace comprising a bandage capable of embracing the external regions of the distal ends of the metacarpal bones of the II° and V° finger, which incorporates a dorsal support, composed of a coated and internally pa... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6290497 | Surgical instrument used to drill parallel holes in dental implants The present invention concerns a surgical instrument used to drill parallel holes in dental implants, comprising a handle on which a rod with a series of small spheres is screwed, with the ability for tightening a pair of small plates on each sphere in or... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6291732 | Diesel fuel for use in diesel engine-powered vehicles A special fuel is formulated for use with diesel engines, which are employed to power vehicles such as trucks, buses, tractors and boats.... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6272004 | Rotary switch lighting device The current lighting device incorporates a seal which prevents water under external pressure from entering the device while permitting hydrogen gas under low pressure to exit. A power control activator permits the hydrogen gas to bypass the seal, thus red... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6260448 | Top load ratchet wrench A ratchet wrench having the opening in the head formed from the top with the pawl being disposed adjacent to the gear within the opening. A retaining plate is disposed over the gear and pawl in the opening in the head. An aperture is formed in the cover p... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6255377 | Structural element of metal turnings in a plastic moldment A structural element having a plurality of recycled, convoluted scrap metal turnings or shavings disposed randomly within a transparent plastic moldment. The turnings or shavings are interlocked with each other and with the plastic and substantially fill ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6254480 | Wagering system with improved communication between host computers and remote terminals A computer selected "quick pick" wagering system uses keys in the form of random numbers to serve as seed numbers in a pseudo-random number generating algorithm. A sales agent's terminal uses the algorithm and seed to produce random number combinations fo... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6244543 | Model railroad track switch A switching device adapted to be used with a model railroad track which has a track switch. The switching device has a slide member connected to a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is spring connected to a link member which moves a throw bar to move the ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6240692 | Concrete form assembly A concrete assembly form having a plurality of panels adjoined to one another to form opposing walls. A plurality of studs are encased in each panel. Each stud has a truss structure for increased strength and has a plurality of cylinders extending from th... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6227514 | Support bracket A bracket having a wedge-shaped lower body and an upper body. The upper body has an end formed at a right angle with respect to the faces of the upper body and an opposite end which is formed at a selected angle with respect to the faces of the upper body... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6222082 | Diesel fuel for use in diesel engine-powered vehicles A special fuel is formulated for use with diesel engines, which are employed to power vehicles such as trucks, buses, tractors and boats.... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6209431 | Automated degate and trim machine A general purpose molding and casting machine which will run unmanned to receive a casting assemblage and then separate the runners and sprue from the casting. Once the separation has taken place the casting is carried to the finished parts area and runne... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6203081 | Easy lift levered shovel A shovel has a pan connected to an end handle by a shaft. A lever is attached to the shaft to assist in lifting a load. The lever has an L-shaped member and a portion of the L-shaped member is received in the bight portion of a spring. The lever preferabl... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6197215 | Composition for generating chlorine dioxide A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6189627 | Lawn and garden tool A hand-held portable lawn and garden tool having implements. A housing encloses a motor and at least two sets of gears arranged in cascade to provide low speed and high torque to the implements. Each set of gears is a sun gear with a plurality of planetar... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6187815 | Methods and compositions for the promotion of hair growth Compositions, medicaments, and methods for the promotion of hair growth are disclosed. These compositions and medicaments are comprised of either local anesthetics of the secondary or tertiary amino type or niacin. The preferred secondary and tertiary ami... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6183905 | Terminal seal for electrolytic devices A terminal assembly for sealing and electrically isolating a conducting terminal from a container of an electrolytic device uses a lock nut and a single-piece deformable gasket. When the lock nut is threaded down the terminal, an inwardly tapered sleeve o... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6183767 | Non-hazardous pest control A pesticide and a method of using the pesticide to kill invertebrates, especially insects, arachnids and larvae. The method is to prepare a mixture of a carrier with the pesticide and apply the mixture to the insects, arachnids and larvae and their habita... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6182669 | Requisite for reducing emissions of side stream smoke from a cigarette A smoker's requisite for reducing the amount of smoke given off by the smouldering tip of a cigarette. The requisite consists of a rigid sleeve that may be slid along a cigarette and momentarily positioned over the smouldering tip thereof then withdrawn t... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6177937 | Computerized apparatus and method for displaying X-rays and the like for radiological analysis and manipulation and transmission of data A computer apparatus and method for displaying radiological data such as X-rays, CT scans and other similar anatomical sequences in combination with other modalities such as plan views provides functionality which very closely resembles a standard radiolo... | 01/23/2001 |
