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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5316169 | Ringless paint container with drip free lid An especially configured, ringless, container-lid design is disclosed having improved sealing characteristics applicable to paint containers for the consuming public. The rim portion of the container is provided with a tapered, especially shaped wall sect... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5300754 | Submerged arc flux and method of making same A granular flux suitable for submerged arc electric welding comprising particles of composite fluxing ingredients of the agglomerated or fused type combined with a halogenated polymer as a reducing agent for diffusible hydrogen in the resulting weld metal... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5296300 | Method treating terne steel A method of treating a terne coating to accelerate the patina on the terne coating. The terne coated metal is coated with a specially formulated asphalt based paint which produces a semi-transparent or translucent, dull finish on the terne coated metal. T... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5287682 | Mower The invention provides a tractor-drawn mower for use in harvesting a crop. The mower comprises a frame and at least two rotatable cutting elements for cutting the crop mounted rotatably on the frame. The cutting elements have non-overlapping loci of cutti... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5287006 | Self-contained anti-theft device for motor vehicles An anti-theft device that is adapted to be connected adjacent to or on a battery of a motor vehicle and including a power switch for disconnecting the battery from its standard battery cable when current flowing through the cable exceeds a preselected sub... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5284419 | Propeller with blades which can be twisted Propeller with twistable blades comprising a spar with ribs which can be rotated in opposite directions about the axis of the spar by an adjusting device. A coupling device in the propeller ensures that when two ribs are rotated in opposite directions by ... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5284040 | Tube bending apparatus with stop and abutment means to set bend angle Tube bending apparatus comprising a lower support carrying a mandrel having a bending groove providing a bend axis, and an upper support mounted on the lower support for rotation about the bend axis and carrying a forming member for urging a tube between ... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5279591 | Protector for needle catheter A protector guard housing is disclosed for a catheter type needle apparatus to prevent accidental needle puncture. The guard housing is initially positioned between the hub of the catheter and the handle of the needle which slidably extends through the ca... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5278537 | Electronic alarm for avoiding collision with animals in a non-destructive manner An electronic alarm is disclosed for use in a moving vehicle which generates ultrasonic sound for preventing animals from moving into the path of the vehicle. The device includes a simplified driver circuit for generating electrical impulses in the form o... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5278390 | System and method for controlling a welding process for an arc welder A method and system for controlling a welding cycle of an arc welder comprising: a number of digital programs stored in a digital memory device, with each of the programs including a plurality of digitally coded welding parameters indicative of selected f... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5277314 | Retainer ring for welding wire container disclosure A retainer ring for a container of low twist welding wire which container includes a cylindrical outer wall, a lower partition and an upper opening through which the welding wire is drawn from a hollow, cylindrical spool of welding wire formed from a mult... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5277042 | Automotive, steering wheel anti-theft device A mechanical anti-theft device of the type applied to the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle which automatically ratchets to it's applied position without necessity of key lock actuation is provided with several security enhancing features which cumu... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5278728 | Diode mounting A mounting assembly for a plurality of bipolar electrical components connected between two generally parallel electrical supports, each bipolar electrical component having a lower base terminal fixedly mounted to the first electrical support and a general... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5261301 | Pipe cutting machine A portable pipe cutting machine comprises a frame, an arm having opposite ends and supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between the opposite ends, a cutting wheel rotatably mounted on one of the ends of the arm, and a hydraulic p... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5260070 | Microwave reconstitution of frozen pizza A method of making a microwave reconstitutionable pizza including coating the outer peripheral edge of the pizza crust with a liquid crust coloring substance, which includes an aqueous solution of an edible dispersion agent and a natural occurring colorin... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5259166 | Roofing system for potable water A method and system for applying a water gathering and channeling roof covering onto the upper roof of a building, which roof is at least slightly pitched, wherein fully annealed sheets of at least 99% titanium with a thickness of less than 0.020 inches a... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5260083 | Fruit spread and method of preparing same An edible fruit spread in a form similar to a jelly or jam having improved texture and flavor characteristics and a decreased dissipation rate in the mouth during consumption is prepared by incorporating a pectin, starch, cellulose, carrageenan or protein... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5254105 | Sheath for wound closure caused by a medical tubular device A tubular sheath is disclosed which is slidably disposed over a tubular medical device which tubular medical device is positioned at a body tissue access site. The sheath is deposited within a patient to assist in sealing the incision caused by the tubula... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5251655 | Flow control valves for post-mix beverage dispensers Adjustable flow control valves are disclosed for controlling the flow of syrups and diluents at a corresponding predetermined constant flow rate regardless of the pressure of the fluid being controlled. The valves include a cylinder and piston assembly in... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5249436 | Simplified, low cost absorption heat pump A simplified, low cost absorption heat pump includes a single pressure vessel having first and second insulated compartments in unrestricted fluid communication with one another and containing, hermetically sealed, a working medium. A heat transfer ar is ... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5250776 | Apparatus and method of measuring temperature A method and apparatus for measuring the temperature and heating rate of a workpiece during the induction heating cycle by inducing and detecting a plurality of eddy current pulses at varying frequencies during a short power interruption to the induction ... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5248372 | Apparatus for pickling a metal sheet material Apparatus for pickling metal sheet as it moves along a generally flat horizontal path, comprises elongated shallow and sequentially arranged electrolytic pickling and mixed acid pickling tanks each having input and output ends and through which metal shee... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5248323 | Vacuum cleaner and filter thereof In a vacuum cleaner comprising a reduced velocity chamber with a high velocity air inlet, an electric motor, a rotary means driven by the motor for creating a vacuum in the chamber, an outlet for exhausting air from the chamber, which air flows in a selec... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5247149 | Method and appliance for cooking a frozen pizza pie with microwave energy A combination of a frozen pizza of uncooked dough covered with a topping layer except for an outer sauce-free ring of dough and a microwave susceptor component enables the pizza to be cooked in a microwave oven so that the outer ring is brown and crisp. T... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5245997 | Valve cartridge assembly for a pressure regulator of supplied air breathing apparatus A cartridge valve assembly is slidably and sealingly receivable in a recess therefor in the housing of a pressure regulator for supplied air breathing apparatus. The cartridge valve is preassembled and slidably inserted as a unit in the pressure regulator... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5240411 | Atmospheric gas burner assembly An atmospheric gas burner assembly producing relatively low oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions comprising a gas-air feed tube communicating with a burner chamber portion provided with an apertured inner burner distribution plate member having a... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5240404 | Ultra low NOx industrial burner An industrial gas burner is disclosed which operates at low air/fuel ratios to avoid NOx formation without carbon sooting. The burner includes a refractory block having a cylindrically stepped throat passage extending therethrough, a housing ad... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5240138 | Ringless paint container An especially configured, ringless, container-lid design is disclosed having improved sealing characteristics applicable to paint containers for the consuming public. The rim portion of the container is provided with a tapered, especially shaped wall sect... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5233160 | Cored electrode with fume reduction A consumable welding electrode for electric arc welding in a shielding gas and producing reduced amounts of fume during said welding comprising in combination a steel sheath and a filler within the sheath. The filler including metallic aluminum powder and... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5230151 | Heavy duty shear head and mounting support A heavy duty shear attachable to the boom of a mobile machine, such as a backhoe, comprises a support structure of welded steel plate construction, and a shear head of steel plate construction mounted on the support structure and having pivotally intercon... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5230160 | Reduction of aflatoxin content in peanuts Peanuts with a moisture content of from 6% to 15% are subjected to vacuum drying and/or roasting in a chamber using microwave energy to ensure penetration of the kernel. Aflatoxin compounds are destroyed and/or driven off with the vapors exiting the vacuu... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5228850 | Industrial furnace with improved heat transfer An improved industrial furnace employing a new and unique heat transfer arrangement is disclosed. The furnace is a closed end cylindrical chamber with a circular, concentrically positioned plate dividing one side of the furnace into a fan chamber containi... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5228513 | Convective heat transfer by cascading jet impingement An improved convective heat transfer arrangement is disclosed achieving overall heat transfer efficiencies in the neighborhood of 30 Btu/(hr. ft2 ° F.). A heat transfer conduit including a heat transfer wall is axially divided into a plurality... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5228486 | Control circuit and method for automatically dispensing beverages A control circuit for a beverage dispenser provides accurate uniform automatic cup filling. The circuit includes an initial latch feature which prevents premature shut-off of the dispenser valve and a mechanism for overcoming false cup-fill conditions to ... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5228312 | Method and apparatus for dispensing cold beverages A relatively simple and compact beverage chilling device for providing uniform beverage temperatures in a post-mix beverage dispensing system regardless of the duration between usages. Chilled plain or carbonated water is circulated in an insulated condui... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5228597 | Flow valve arrangement for beverage dispenser A beverage dispenser of the type having a diluent mixed with a syrup to produce the beverage to be dispensed is provided with a solenoid actuated valve arrangement between the diluent and/or syrup supply line and the dispensing nozzle and which solenoid v... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5227601 | Adjustable welding torch mounting Automatic welding apparatus of the type comprising a carriage self-propelled along a guide track encircling end-to-end adjoining metal tube sections through a welding pass therearound for forming a weld bead joint therebetween is provided with a welding h... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5226764 | Method and apparatus for securing a load to a vehicle A strap corner for securing and protecting a transported load and increasing the useful life of the strap securing the load. The strap corner has side plates and a lower support to form a rigid strap corner. Rollers are provided for allowing equal tension... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5225661 | Basic metal cored electrode A consumable welding element for arc welding comprising a steel sheath surrounding a compacted core containing metal alloying powders and an essentially 100% basic compound in an amount less than about 1.60% of the total weight of said element. The basic ... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5224857 | Radiant tube arrangement for high temperature, industrial heat treat furnace A standard atmosphere furnace constructed of a steel casing formed as a cylinder with fibrous insulation attached is operated as a vacuum furnace. A plurality of radiant, fuel-fired ceramic heat tubes positioned in a centered but circumferentially spaced ... | 07/06/1993 |
